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July/August
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Shriners of the Month pg7
Who’s Retiring?
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CSSA Info
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World Record Ray
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Hospital Award
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Volume 74, Issue 6 • St. Louis, MO
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John A. Cinotto
Imperial Potentate
2013-2014
2014 Elected Divan &
Board Of Directors
Dennis Kelley............................. Potentate
David Dieckhaus................ Chief Rabban
Victor Dane, Jr.....................Asst. Rabban
Leonard Martin, Jr.High Priest & Prophet
Richard Weber.......................... Treasurer
David Jacobi, Sr..........................Recorder
Dean Isbell......................... Oriental Guide
Representatives to
Imperial Council
Dennis Kelley David Dieckhaus
Victor Dane, Jr.
Lenny Martin
Kyle McEvoy............1st Ceremonial Master
Don Taylor...............2nd Ceremonial Master
Ken Myles, PP..................................Director
Wayne Price.................................... Marshal
D.L (Monty) Kennedy..Shrine Club Marshal
Mitch Weinsting...........Shrine Club Marshal
Joe Shivley.................Captain of the Guard
Russell Georgen.......................Outer Guard
Potentate's Aides
Robby Dirkers Wallace Bowman
David Brannon
Ryan Braun
Mark Davis
Michael Davis
Dennis Kelley
Lenny Martin
Gary Fanger
Emil Fett
David Dieckhaus
Victor Dane, Jr.
Douglas Gabel
Georgen
Gale Bennington, P.P. ................President Ryan
Brett Grimm
James W. Smith, P.P. ..................Ad Vitam Harold Hargiss
DJ Hermen
Gary Holland
Moolah Temple Association
Randall I. Ottinger, P.P...............President David Hope
Jason Johnston
Representatives to Central
States Shrine Association
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
Edward J. Kellogg, III.........................2008
Frank "Pancho" Windler....................2009
William I. Drake..................................2010
James C. Brandenburg...................... 2011
Andrew Metzger.................................2012
Patrick Hensley...................................2013
Director General
Kenneth E. Myles, PP (1992)
Chief Aide
Assistant Chief Aide
Michael Justvig
Dennis Martin
Richard Mayer
Eric McVicar
Jack Melton
Dale Nagel
James Naucke, Jr.
Richard Pollock
Michael Reese
Ronald Reynolds
William Ross
Ted Schamburg
Shaun Ruether
Casey Thompson
Bud Waters
Richard Watts
Potentate's
Personal
Aides
Shrine
Club
Aides
Ernie Boulicault
Richard Braun
Dennis Burkholder
Jerry Gaddy
Ronald Geisler
Gale Going
Greg Heins
Kevin Heins
Adam Iwanow
Dennis Kelley, Jr.
Randy McDougal
Mark Rethemeyer
Richard Steed
Lloyd Wilkes
Fred Zurfluh
A. 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
Ron Pratt
Greggory Price
Paul Rose
Jimmie Sanders
Logan Santschi
Raymond Schulte
Michael Shulse
Rick Uebinger
Kevin Wooden
Assist. Directors General
Randall I. Ottinger, PP 1993
James W. Smith, PP 1983
H.H. "Bud" White, PP 2002
Frank "Pancho" Windler, PP 2009
Potentate’s Emeritus Aides
John Hewitt, Chief Aide Emeritus
Irv Henning, Chief Aide Emeritus
Charles Baker
Donald Baur
John Bowman
Robert Callaway
Richard Carlson, Jr.
Bob Daniels
John Dodge
Albert Earls
Robert Grimm
James Hubeli
Conrad Jacobi
Mark Lyles
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Herbert Mahler
Robert Means
Raymond Moore
John Morrison, Jr.
George Pappas
Fred Plough
Wayne Price
Donald Staffne James Stahl
Herschel Vernon, Sr. Kenneth Will
Donald Worley
Chairman of The Board of Trustees
Shriners Hospital for Children
Moolah Appointed Positions
2014 Appointed Divan
Rich Viner
Douglas Maxwell, P.P. 96
Past Imperial Potentate 2008-2009
Carl Barthold.......................................................Almoner
John Hewitt...............................Ambassador Chairman
Wayne Price.................Building Committee Chairman
Karl Erselius.......................................................Chaplain
Dennis Burkholder.............Donor Relations Chairman
Brainerd LaTourette............................General Counsel
Joe Shivley..................................Insurance Committee
Al Earls...................................... License Plates Director
David Schmucker.......Memorial Brick Walk Chairman
Richard Watts.......................................Co-Membership
Ed Fesenmeyer...................................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
Don Baur.............................. Camels' Tales Consultant
Shriners Hospital for Children
St. Louis 314-432-3600
Board of Governors
Ted Dearing...............................Chairman
Douglas Bachman..................... Secretary
Members
Gale Bennington, PP Bernard G. Stever
Ronald Krueger, II
John Schloot
Charles M. M. Shepherd William Tracey
Associate Member
David Dieckhaus
Emeritus Members
Moolah Shrine Circus
Lester “Al” Greene, P.P. Harry E. Hays*
David Dieckhaus................ Circus Chairman Stephen K. Lambright
Gene McNary*
Fred Veinfurt...............................Circus Director John B. Morgan Stephen F. Pieper, P.P.
James W. Smith, P.P.* Barry Todd, P.P.
Wayne Price............Parade Marshal Emeritus Geo. E. Stephenson, P.P.* Fred Caress
Richard Sopp...........Parade Marshal Emeritus Ronald Risher*
Jack Morrison..........Parade Marshal Emeritus
*Past Board Chairman
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125th Moolah Shrine Potentate
Illustrious Sir Dennis E. Kelley
Nobles:
Once again this issue of the Camels’ Tales will cover two months, July and
August. If you’ve been attending all of the events at the Temple so far this summer, it
probably feels good to sit down and relax for a while, while you read this issue.
Although we do slow down a little I think there is enough on the calendar to keep
us as busy as we want to be. Remember that all of our events are open to your
friends and family. July 13th we are having a good old fashioned ice cream social in
the Oasis and Patio area. Plenty of ice cream and toppings, clowns, and even some patriotic music. A good time to bring
prospective members and their families out to see what being a Shriner is all about.
Central States is the biggest event in the immediate future. August 27 through 30. Tulsa OK. Details have been in
the last two issues of the Camels Tales, so I’m sure everyone knows all of the details and has made their reservations
already. Although our hotel, the Wyndam is not downtown, we a VERY close to Expo Square where 99% of the activities
are taking place, including the marketplace. Our hotel will run a shuttle service to the Expo Center upon request.
I have added several events to the Calendar. September 25th we will be having a Scotch tasting event in the Sheiks
Club, September 27th we will host a washer board tournament, October the 3rd we will have a Jest Murder Mystery
dinner show. “DEATH OF A BLACKHEART”. Full details will be in the next issue, but seating will be limited. Save the
date. November 6th (penciled) we will have a very special Beer Pairing dinner and November 15th we will have the
Moolah Auction to help our Capital Fund Raising Campaign.
Items on the calendar already include a Ladies night out on September the 19th, Hospital Awareness Day on
September the 20th, Friday night October 24th is a pre-ceremonial party, and Saturday the 25th is our Fall Ceremonial.
October the 11th we have DeMolay King and Queen Dance.
I am pleased to announce to everyone that PP Bill Drake and Patti’s daughter Lydie was elected the 2014/15
Missouri State DeMolay Sweetheart at the Conclave held in Jefferson City over the Memorial Day weekend.
Congratulations to Lydie. It was a wonderful experience to see all of the excellent young DeMolays perform their ritual
work better than most of us could, and then spend a whole day competing in sports. The future of Freemasonry in
Missouri is in good hands. At the Awards banquet on Sunday evening three of Moolah’s Units were publicly recognized
for their support of the Conclave. A Tip of the Fez to the Guides, Legion of Honor, and Swing Dance Units.
MEMBERSHIP
Membership is the number one concern in all of Shrinedom. I have talked about our Membership issues since January 1,
2014. We are opening our Hospital and our Shrine to anyone you want to bring to show them what we do. To try to make
them feel “that” feeling we feel when we see and listen to one of our kids. I have encouraged, and have asked for the
ladies help. All of you are members of the Moolah Membership Team. Bring your friends to one of the Shrine meetings
when the ladies have their vendor fair or play Bunco. If we can get the wife or girlfriend interested in what we do she will
bring her significant other back with her.
As of this writing we have created 41 new Nobles. Puts us on pace to do 80 for the year. My goal was 150. So far
the Black Camel has taken 23 of our brothers. I can’t say it any other way than membership is in YOUR hands. Only
YOU can bring in new members. If you are reading this and are one of the 250 Nobles that have not paid dues for 2013
PLEASE consider all of your options and the kids that you help. If you are one of the other 250 that have not paid your
2014 dues, now is the time. If there is a circumstance that we need to be aware of please call the office and let’s see how
we can help. We need YOU!
In all you say, in all you do, in every thought, remember we are Shrine Masons and yes, we are making a difference.
Yours in the Faith,
Illustrious Sir Dennis Kelley
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"Es Selamu Aleikum"
Chaplain's Corner
By Karl Erselius
When the Heat is On
and August, that time of year when we “feel the heat”—temperature wise.
Jwhenuly
But what about those times in life “when we really feel the heat”, those times
conditions get really hot and we wonder if we can endure. It’s an experience
common to us all. Heat is an image much used in Scripture, usually to indicate
difficult life situations, stresses and strains of living, times when we feel pressure
and vulnerable, even angry. Scripture speaks much about such times. Jeremiah
17:5-8 is one such place. In Vs.5 the Lord says “Cursed is the one who trusts in
man and whose heart turns away from the Lord.” Vs.6 “He will dwell in the parched
places of the desert” BUT Vs.7 then tells us “Blessed is the man who trusts in the
Lord. Vs.8 "He will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the
stream. It does not fear when heat comes.” Jeremiah’s point here is this: Those
who live in dependence upon themselves are like the desert in seasonal rain. When
the heat comes they don’t have the resources to give themselves life. But those
whose trust is in the Lord are blessed, like that tree planted by water sending its
roots out by the stream.
There are only two ways to walk in life; as the Psalmist says, “in the counsel of
God” or, “in the counsel of the wicked.” Therefore we must sink our deep roots
into the river of life that pours forth from God and God’s Word. What he means by
“delighting in the law of God” is simply that in doing so we are drawn to an eternal
source of water; into a God-centered life rather than a self-centered life. Of course
the heat and drought will come along even to God-centered lives. A God-centered
life is no insurance against that. But what it does ensure is that when the heat and
drought do come, those who have entrusted themselves to God and God’s ways are
like that tree Jeremiah described. Having put down deep roots, they draw deeper
and deeper from the source of living water and discover God’s Will and Power to
give us life, both now and in the life to come. May God Bless and keep you “cool” in
life’s heat, both externally and internally.
Giving a Hand to DeMolay
Recognition given to Moolah
Shriners, for their donation
to the DeMolay conclave.
Also Moolah units received
awards for the Guides,
Legion of Honor and
Swing Dance respectively
for their contributions.
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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.
May
ELDON E. BLUST SR.
VICTOR A. FREUNING
RALPH W. KALISH JR.
CLARENCE E. RYAN
J. F. SITZES
THOMAS M. WATKINS
CHARLES F. WOODROOF
Mark Your Calendars!
SERVPRO Golf
Tournament
Wednesday, August 6
Ice Cream
Social
Sunday, July 13
Stated Meetings
NO MEETING IN JULY
Next Stated Meeting
Wednesday, Aug. 20
Hospital Roaring
20’s Gala
at the Fox
August 22
Hospital
Homecoming
August 23
Imperial Session
Hospital
Awareness Day
Hanifan & Armey
Golf Classic
Ladies Night
Out
September 19
TCAA Pig
Roast
September 13
September 20
Sporting Clays
Tournament
August 2
July 20
September 16
Dinner 5:30
Meeting 7:30
Minneapolis, MN
July 5-10
Mounted Lancers
Chuck Wagon
Cookout
Death of
Blackheart
October 3
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CSSA - TULSA
August 27-30
Texas Hold ‘em
September 13
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CHUCK WAGON COOKOUT
The Moolah Mounted Lancers Present
Sunday, July 20th at Moolah Lancers Ranch
6932 Highway O, Robertsville MO 63072
Gate Opens at12pm
Vittles served at 5pm
We only got room for a 150, so send us a telegram quick
like. You can email [email protected] or call 314-974-5000.
Mail checks to Moolah Mounted Lancers, PO Box 202, Gray
Summit, MO 63039. If you want to use a credit card please
call. We will have tickets at front gate.
Directions;
Take Highway 44 west to Pacific, MO Exit #257
(next exit past Six Flags)
Go down ramp & go left under highway
At stop light go left on Osage (Old Route 66)
Go ¾ mile to stop light which is First St. (also HWY
F & O) turn right
Stay on Hwy. F & 0 for 2 ½ miles then stay to the
right on Hwy 0 for 4 ½ miles
After you pass the BP Gas station at intersection of
hwy N & HH
Start looking on your left for our drive way, it’s ½ of
mile past the BP station
Sign says Moolah Mounted Lancers, your there.
You’ll see brisket, pulled pork, cheese potatoes, fresh string
beans and salad prepared the old fashioned way. Then a
real treat fresh homemade peach & cherry cobbler done in
cast iron pots. Why heck, you’ll even see real ice cream
being made right there on the spot.
Ticket price $30 adults, $20 kids under 9, babies free.
Beer $2, Soda & water $1, Mix drinks $5, horse pictures $5.
Free wagon rides.
Hey bring your lawn chairs too!
-Pancho Windler
Shriner of the Month
July
Shriner of the Month
August
Herbert Mahler
Charlie “Tuna” Rieder
For over 54 years Herbert Mahler
has been an active member of the
Moolah Motor Patrol. He is also a
member of the Moolah Drum Corps,
Order of Quetzalcoatl, Arca #21,
Moolah Clowns and Moolah Guides.
He has been a member of Fenton
Lodge for over 55 years.
For over the last two decades it
has been hard to miss Noble Mahler
and his wonderful bright red Harley
Davidson motorcycle and sidecar.
Between his many visits to our hospital, and parades he
has also made over 400 grand entries with his motorcycle
escorting such special guest as local mayors, celebrities, St.
Louis Cardinals Fredbird, and
our wonderful Shriners Hospitals Patient Ambassadors.
The Moolah Public Relations Committee is proud to
have Noble Herbert Mahler as our Shriner of the Month
of August.
Most of us know this fun loving
clown as “TUNA”. Noble Charlie
Rieder joined Moolah in 1983 and
quickly became an active member of
the Moolah Clowns. He is the past
president of the Moolah Clowns, Past
President of the CSSCA, a Charter
Member of the Order of Quetzalcoatl
and life member of the Arca Teocali
#21.
For over 30 years he has brought
smiles to our kids at Shriners Hospitals for Children St.
Louis and over the years I’m sure he has thrown over 200
cream pies at other clowns and has made over 8,000 balloon
animals. Through all the years, he always has a smile and a
joke that has made a difference in so many lives. The Moolah
Public Relations Committee is proud to have Charlie “Tuna”
Rieder as our Shriner of the Month for July.
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PROUD TO BE A SHRINER . . . and Retiring.
Steve Pieper, PP , aka Pieps, has announced his plans
to retire as the Administrator of Moolah Shrine by the
end of this year.
Steve has served as the Moolah Administrator for the
past nine years. His slogan and song has always been
“Proud to be a Shriner”.
Steve joined the Moolah Shriners and the Moolah Drum
and Bugle Corps in September 1972. He served as
Director of the Drum Corps from 1980 – 1987 and under
his leadership the Drum Corps won 1st place in Central
States competition six times. He was appointed to the
Divan in 1888 by Potentate Richard Haag and served
nine years on the Divan line until he became Potentate
in 1997. He was Circus Chairman in 1996, moving the
circus from Busch Stadium (it’s home for 25 years) to
the Kiel Center. As Potentate he was successful in
creating 179 new nobles through his “All the Way in One
Day” ceremonial classes.
Steve, although retiring as Administrator, he will continue
to have a song in his heart, a bugle in his hand and a
guitar by his side and singing “Proud to be a Shriner”.
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Friday evening October 3
Moolah Shrine Announces Hest
Murder Mystery Dinner Returns
with Death of a Blackheart.
Complete details to follow. . .
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MEETING SCHEDULES
Shrine Clubs
Units & Committees
Air Patrol
2nd Monday
American Muscle
2nd & 4th Wednesday 6:30 Sheiks Club
Antique Cars 1st Monday
Call for location
Arab Patrol
1st Monday
Band Every Wednesday
BBQ Smokin’ Nobles
1st Monday
Sheiks Club
Chanters
1st Monday
Rehearsal every Monday
Clowns
3rd Monday
Computer Club 2nd Monday 7:30
Directors Staff
1st Monday
Drum Corps
2nd Monday
Rehearsals 1st, 3rd,
4th Monday
Gateway 500
2nd Tuesday
Guides
Last Friday
Hospital Committee
Legion of Honor
Motor Patrol
Mounted Lancers
Pipes & Drums
Provost Guard
Reception Committee
Sound Unit Stage Crew
Swing Dance Unit Unique Motors
YOMO
3rd Wednesday
Unit Room
4th Tuesday
2nd Monday
2nd Wednesday
Ranch
2nd Monday
2nd Monday
2nd Wednesday
2nd Monday
1st Wednesday
1st Monday 6:30
2nd & 4th Monday
2nd Wednesday
Cape SC
Capital SC
Daniel Boone SC ECMO SC
Four Rivers SC
Joachim SC
4th Wednesday 6:30 PM
Call for location
2nd Tuesday
6:30 PM
Capital SC
Last Thursday
6:30 PM
JJ's Restaurant
1st Friday
7:30 PM
ECMO SC
2nd Monday
7:30 PM
Gray Summit
2nd Monday
Call for location
Little Dixie SC
MID-MO SC
NEMO SC Ozark SC
SEMO SC
Three Rivers SC
Tiger SC
4th Wednesday
6:30 PM
LD Shrine Park
2nd Wednesday
6:30 PM
Call for location
3rd Thursday
6:00 PM
Call for location
3rd Wednesday
6:00 PM
Shamrock Bar
1st Monday
6:00 PM
SEMO SC
3rd Friday
6:30 PM
Three Rivers SC
Last Monday
Tiger SC
UPCOMING STATED MEETINGS
NO STATED MEETING IN JULY
Next Stated Meeting August 20
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U nit & Com mi t t e e Re po r t s
Ai r P atrol
Director: Bud Hildebrand
President: Randy Schmidt
1st VP: Ted Lindner, Jr.
2nd VP: John Szuba
Treasurer: Richard Prine
Secretary: James Harris
314-283-3014
633-447-0640
636-798-2602
636-928-0595
314-603-6031
314-809-9105
July 4th…. Happy Birthday America!
he Air Patrol will be holding their meetings as usual in
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July and August. Stay tuned for our ANNUAL FLY-IN
meeting... tentatively in September... NOTAM and STATS
to follow.
Gone West... after this wend to press... It is with sadness
that we report the passing of Noble Charlie Wilson. Charlie
was a great friend and team player for the Air Patrol . He was
very active with the transportation of our Shrine Patients.
Charlie was at one time our Room – Bar Committee
Chairman. He always made sure everyone was taken care of.
He and his bride always participated and supported our many
Air Patrol Events and Activties.
Thanks to our friend, Beer Ambassador Extrordinaire Tony
Caradonna for the GREAT time at Ball Park Village. We had
the second floor balcony of the Brew House. It was Fridays
on Clark with Goose Island IPA beer the Token Beer Tap. The
band Dance Floor Riot rocked out and we had a front row
seat to the field as well as a V.I.P. Tour of the finished Ball
Park Village.
By the time you receive this.. Imperial Session 2014 will
be history... stay tuned for STATS and NOTAM.
If you haven’t been to the Air Patrol Hangar lately, you are
missing your flight. Thanks to Dave aka “Dog”, Tim Sanders
and John Cordel for getting our bar area updated with some
new equipment.. Refrigeration and Hot water. Thanks to our
GREEK Brother, Byron S. for pulling some strings to get the
new Libation Beverage Cooler. A Duct-Tape Plaque has been
ordered to Mark this auspicious Occasion and contribution.
Our friend Noble Tracy Smith is moving back up North
East to start a life of R&R. Tracy is a Past President of the
Air Patrol. He was a Jet Jockey – Flat Top Lander – Naval
Aviator and knows how to have a GREAT Time. Thanks for
the Great Times Tracy... Save Journey and be sure to look us
up when you hit St. Louis again... Tailwinds !
Festival of the Little Hills is August 15, 16 and 17th.... Set
up on Thursday, Aug. 14th. We will once again be distributing
a variety of Malted beverages. Plans are to have a repeat
performance as last year only better. We will be in the Beer
Garden – Tented Area. We need EVERYONE to do a tour of
Duty for this event. Please contact Festival Chairman Noble
Rick Oloteo.. [email protected]** 636-485-7901 and let
him know when you can help out. Thanks in advance **
Family and Friends are welcome to join in the fun.
Our Annual FLY-IN / DRIVE-IN is planned for Saturday,
September 13th. 2014. at Creve Coeur Airport ** 1H0. We
will once again be using the FBO Area and party room as
last year. This is for Air Patrol members and their families.
Weather permitting, there will be plane rides available. Please
note you must be able to get in and out of the plane on your
own accord. Bring your favorite chair and something to
share... aka snack, dessert, what-ever. The Air Patrol will
provide burgers and hotdogs as well as the usual libations. If
you prefer something other than our standard offerings, feel
free to bring them for yourself. Festivities start at 11:00 hrs
and goes till 16:00 Hrs . CHECK the NOTAM of STATS and
such.
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As usual... if you need more info... check out our
website... www.moolahairpatrol.com and Facebook
page at Moolah Shrine Air Patrol... or.... contact any
Air Patrol Officer / member... contact info available
via the ROSTER. ** And Yes... the Roster is being
updated so if your information has changed, PLEASE
let it be known to our Air Patrol Secretary, Noble
James “Jim” Harris... [email protected]
PLEASE remember our Team that are unable to
make it to the meetings and activities. Give them a
call, send them a note, do what you do..... Just don’t
forget them.
As a wrap..... It’s SUMMERTIME… What’s that
DENSITY altitude ?? Can you and the plane meet
or beat the conditions… check that NOTAM at your
destination as well for those enroute TFR’S
S w in g Dan ce
Director: Bud Waters
President: Jack Melton
Secretary:
Gary Fanger Treasurer: Dennis Martin
636-225-2534
314-605-5845
636-447-2361
636-936-8295
s I write this article we are preparing
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to celebrate our Third Anniversary
as the Swing Dance Unit/ Dance Club.
It sure doesn’t seem like three years.
We will be celebrating Friday night with
a Margaritaville Theme, complete with
margaritas as our featured drink and
free cheeseburgers for everyone. On
the 13th the Sound Unit will be joining
us at our Friday night dance for a
ladies night. On the 17th of June will
be having our picnic in the park before
the Muny presentation of “Billy Elliot”.
I will report on these events in the
September issue.
July 4th is Independence Day.
Hope everyone has a safe one. The
5th thru the 10th is the Imperial Session
in Minneapolis. The 13th is the Ice
Cream Social at Moolah. Sounds like
a lot of fun.
August is a full Month, with the
Potentate’s trip to the Emerald
Isle,(Ireland). Sorry I’m going to miss it.
We just missed the cut. The 23rd is the
90th anniversary of Shriners hospital.
Everyone should try to attend some of
the festivities. Finally closing out the
month is CSSA in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
We dance every Friday in the
“Oasis”. Free lessons at 7PM with
dancing at 8PM. Hope to see you
there. WE DANCE SO KIDS CAN
WALK
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A rab Pat r o l
Captain: Doug Bachman
314-406-9729
President: Rich Rammelsburg314-842-5503
Secretary: Ken Elam
314-471-9883
By: Gary Oakley
ot fun in the summertime…
hopefully the Cardinals will be as
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hot as the St. Louis Summer by the
time this issue of the Camels’ Tales
makes it your way.
Everyone had a good rest over the
last few weeks? Hope so. It’s time
to prepare to defend!! Central States
competition and parade take place
August, 29-30.
Practice dates are:
8-4 (Meeting AND practice), 8-7, 8-11,
8-14, 8-18, 8-21, 8-25
Bus transportation will be available
to Tulsa for a very reasonable cost
Thursday, August, 28. Return home
will immediately follow the parade.
Please be sure to get these
important dates on your calendars/into
your memory banks:
7-4 St. Charles July 4th Parade
8-2 Sporting Clay Shoot…The always
charming Mr.’s Rickert and Grimm can
tell you everything you need to know
about this. As always, “Uncle” Freddie
will be the Grillmeister supreme. Billy
Kratz! We are counting on NO mishaps
this year!
8-22/23...90 Year Hospital
Celebration…More information will be
available soon on Moolah’s website
and in Patrol Notes.
Our Friends at Ainad will be hosting
the Great Lakes Shrine Association
competition and parade September
12-13. In true Patrol spirit, let’s cross
the river and win there too! The
Captain’s goal/hope is to use the same
Patrolmen here that plan on being in
Tulsa. Be sure he and your Lieutenant
know you are ALL in!
Thanks to everyone who
participated in the Belleville parade.
Ricky Hoppe…As proud as you are
of our immediate Past President, the
rest of us are that proud AND MORE!
We’re just sayin.
See you in September. Yeah Baby!
U nit & Com mi t t e e Re po r t s
An ti qu e C a r
Commi t tee
Chairman: Steve Dodson 314-846-5588
President: Joe Weber 314-920-9210
Vice President: Don Schuchmann 314-606-4094
By: Steve Dodson
e are in our Summer mode now
with lots of activities in July
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and August:
July 19th (Saturday) Dupo parade
July 26th (Saturday) Smithton, IL
parade.
August 23rd (Saturday) Wildwood,
MO parade.
Our July meeting is July 2 at Rich
& Charlie’s Restaurant located at 9942
Watson Road, St. Louis, MO 63126.
Time, 6:00 PM dinner with our ladies
and the meeting to start at
7:00 PM.
TO ALL SHINERS 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.
What’s going on about town: July &
August 2014July 13th Lions Club Car Show in St.
Charles McNair Park.
August 1st (1st Friday) Memories Car
Club Cruise-in, 6-9PM, Fenton, MO
Did you know or do you care!
July 4, 1909 The first rural mile of
concrete pavement is opened in Wayne
County, MI July 22, 1904. The first gas
powered Studebaker vehicle is built
and leaves the South Bend factory after
John M. Studebaker recants and very
reluctantly allows the car to be built.
“Wheelbarrow Johnny” had insisted
that gas powered cars are: “clumsy,
dangerous, noisy, stink to high heaven
and are apt to break down at the worst
possible moment. In shout, a public
nuisance.” Nevertheless, this first
vehicle so impresses one H.D. Johnson
that the man buys the car “on the spot”.
paying $1,250 for it. (Mr. Johnson just
happened to have that much cash on
his person at the time.)
C h an t e rs
Director: Jerry Lee Gaddy
President: William Bradford
Treasurer: Richard Farrar
Secretary: Monte Safron
C l ow n s
Director Mike Howard
(Howiee) 314-952-8164
President Scott Wright
(Flat Tire) 314-280-2802
1st Vice President Jim Fritz
By Monte Safron
(Fritz) 636-698-4268
usying ourselves rehearsing
through the many hours and days
2nd Vice President Terry Aaron (Chopper)
that made May and June months
636-724-1696
of continual vocal improvement, we
Treasurer John Tremblay
honed our skills in preparation for our
performance at the Imperial. Thanks to (Shabba-Dabba) 314-602-0712
636-458-8951
314-974-3084
636-349-2264
314-453-9363
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the splendid leadership of our Choral
Director, Nobel Dr. Tom Cupples,
accompanied by our concert pianist,
Nobel William Triplett, adorned in
our new uniforms assembled by our
personal couturier, Nobel Barry Spitzer,
Handel's Hallelujah Chorus and Roger
Emerson’s arrangement of Seize the
Day were splendiferously performed.
Having returned from the Imperial
Session in Minneapolis, MN proud
and victorious in ways more important
than any placement... proud to have
represented Moolah...delighted to have
given our very best effort ...happy to
have had the experience ...loved
our sound...as did all within earshot
of our voices!
Various Chanters, members of the
Hospital Committee, spent several of
June’s days at The Hospital attending
and assisting in events for patients
and staff during Shriners Appreciation
Day as well as The Moolah
Membership Picnic.
Father's Day fell in June's calendar
during which most Dads get their
annual new ties. Those not fortunate
enough to get theirs have to wait
until Christmas.
On June 22nd, we had our day at
the ol’ Ball Yard to sing The National
Anthem. It went very well.
Except for the Imperial Competition
in Minneapolis, July’s events are pretty
skimpy. August 7 thru 10th will find His
Illustrious Sir Dennis Kelly, First Lady
Kathy, their entourage and some of our
Chanters touring Ireland.
A Funny: Some men take good care
of a car; others treat it like one of
the family.
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ood month with more activities and
events than ususal. Events were held
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at Cabela's, Union Station, Carrolton Bank,
Litzinger school, Armed Forces Day at the
American Legion and the always long and
fun Belleville parade. Plus how many of
you saw Merlin(Tom Dolan) blowing the
bugle at the start of the Kentucky Derby?
This guy gets into everything. All I want is
free tickets to the race and a good tip.
This month at the Clown Circus
Appreciation Bar B Que there were lots of
great food cooked by the Master Baisters
and other members of the unit. In case you
missed it Pop Tart (Derek Koleas) smoked
some outstanding chicken and pork
steaks. Barley (John Frederick) kicked in
baked potatoes, grilled bacon sandwiches,
grilled cheese and if you haven't tried it you
should, grilled pineapple with honey. The
kitchen crew with Howiee (Mike Howard)
and Shamrock (Ernie Boulicault) put out
some really good corn on the cob and
all the salad fixings. I'm sure I'm missing
someone, and I'm also sure that you will
let me know about it, but to all it was really
a great time. Congrats to all of the Foooey
Award winners which were presented at
the Bar B Que. If you weren't there or didn't
receive an award all I can say is try harder
next year and make sure you come to the
party. From what I understand there were
supposed to be more awards given out but
the presenters ran out of wood! Now I'm
expecting Shabba-Dabba (John Trembley)
to repeat this.
Finally, Congratulations to Shamrock
(Ernie Boulicault) for being appointed as
Assistant Directior for the Clown Unit. This
is very derserving honor for this long time
clown and past president. All know how
much time Shamrock has put into this unit
and all that he is still willing to give. I'm sure
with Howiee (Mike Howard) and you this
will be a great year.
Question Time --Who said this
remarkable line which we should all follow?
Try, there is no Try there is only Do or Don't
Do.
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Unit & Co mmi t t e e Re po r t s
Directors
St aff
Co m puter
Cl ub
Director: Bob Holscher President : Ray White
636-240-8552
314-567-0455
Dir. Dennis Kelley Jr.
636-861-4582 c. 314-368-3999
Pres. Emil Fett
314-825-0957
Vice Pres. Andrew Stonum
314-402-2217
Sec’y/Scribe Christopher Matero 510-604-1143
Treasurer Tyler Pollard
314-313-5312
Sgt. At Arms Fred Zurfluh IV
314-910-3950
Chaplain Rick Braun
314-703-2524
Bar Chairman James Naucke, Jr. 314-882-9997
Executive Committee
Rick Braun
314-703-2524
Wayne Gullet
636-448-1559
Don Gruner
636-477-0014
Email: [email protected]
ho? We are a group that meets monthly to share
activities, information and knowledge. We discuss
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members queries, issues and programs with computers,
plan activities, hold working sessions 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 having 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 individuals
problems. Check note on the door for location of demos
and discussions. Come learn with us.
he entire Directors Staff would like to welcome our
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newest assortment of goons…uh, members, that
is…Congratulations and welcome to: Nobles Dan St.
Lawrence, Rick Veiner, Shawn Hanley, Jon Trammell,
Dennis Ellis, and Travis Taylor. You are all now members
of the most elite, top-secret unit. While other Shriners can
tell others what they do, you have to act like a member
of the Secret Service, or just laugh and say, “You know…
’secret society’ stuff....” Yep, you’ve made it!
What’s up with us? Have you heard murmurs of another
night of Mouse Races? Have you heard this one was
going to take all the fun of the first couple times it
happened and quadruple it? If so, someone has leaked
the right info into your ear! The Mouse Races are making
a triumphant return, so mark your calendars! Save the
date, APRIL 11th, 2015! That gives you plenty of time to
rearrange your schedule to come out for a night of wickedfun gambling, with a boat load of surprises. It’s going to
be a complete game-changer, as far as fund raising events
are concerned. We’re setting a new bar at Moolah, and
you should be there to experience it! Stay tuned!!
Dru m C orps
Director - Tom Duke
President - David Glenn
Secretary - Rick Gwydir
Treasurer - Bill Vomund
314-568-9026
314-560-4431
314-504-1091
314-780-2083
he Drum Corps always enjoys taking part in the Ainad
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Circus Parade in Belleville and the parade this year on
May 30 was no exception. We always arrive at the Bel-Air
Bowling Lanes early and take our trailer to the starting
point off Main St. Our driver, Gale Going had trouble
getting around the street construction but we finally made
it there. Then we waited almost two hours to get in the
parade since we are almost last in the lineup. The same
thing happens to Ainad in our Circus Parade. Our bugles
started off strong playing long songs or three songs in
a row but by the time we got halfway to the Belleville
fountain we were down to short songs since we were out
of air. The drummers don’t have this problem, only achy
arms. The crowds along the route are always huge and
also loud. The weather was excellent and it didn’t even
rain until the parade was over. We enjoyed the chicken
dinner and the dinner music by the Ainad Drum Corps
who are very professional and play difficult music. Moolah
Drum Corps had good attendance at Belleville as follows:
PP Ken Myles - Bass Drum, Tom Duke,Will Hartmann, Al
Jants, Rick Gwydir- Snare Drums, Miguel White - Quad
Drums, Richard Watts - Cymbals, David Glenn, Jim Hubeli,
Don Jones - Baritone Bugle, PP Steve Pieper, Rich Steed,
Don Baur, Joe Shapiro - Soprano Bugle. Director Tom
thanks all for playing in the parade.
At Press-time, these events are imminent, and you all
should make it out:
July 5th – 10th - Imperial Session, Minneapolis, MN
July 13th - Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social, at Moolah
Temple 1 – 4 pm. Bring a Brother, or two, from your Blue
Lodge and get them excited to join the Shrine!
August 27th – 30th - Central States Shrine Association
(CSSA), hosted by Bedouin Shriners, Tulsa, OK
August 29th - Hospital’s 90th Anniversary!
Winners?
We are chock-full of ‘em! At our past two meetings, Wayne
Gullet and Tyler Pollard won bar cards, and Rick Braun
cashed-in on the 50/50, but donated it all back to the Unit,
like a champ. Want to win, too? Show up to our stated
meeting, the first Monday of each month. Meeting starts
at 7 pm promptly, but come early for food, drinks, poker,
and hanging out. Stay late for more of the same and
shenanigans galore! Visitors welcome…as long as you’re
a good sport, and willing to put yourself in harm’s way.
SHRINERS MAKING A DIFFERENCE
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Unit & Co mmi t t e e Re po r t s
Gui de s
Director-Robby Dirkers
314-650-3094
President-Dale Nagel
636-489-8765
Secretary-Robert Granquist 636-300-8001
hanks to those who helped at the
Guides Social. Good food was
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furnished as usual. Thanks to those
who prepared the meal.
The Hospital Membership Picnic was
held on June 8th. The Guides Unit
cooked and the Guides ladies helped
serve. Thanks for all your efforts.
A big congratulations to Rick Braun on
being awarded the May Shriner of the
month.
Bingo is every Thursday at 10:00
A.M.@ VFW Hall, 10815 Midland Blvd.
Overland, MO 63114 314-427-2744
An upcoming event is the Guides Picnic
on July 12th from 11 AM to 5 PM in the
Oasis. Hope to see you there.
Hos p it al
C om m it t e e
Chairman: Bob Sudholt
President: Jim Gesell
Secretary: Dan Nickel
By: Bill Bradford
314-205-9662
636-352-5146
636-532-1797
314-974-3084
ow, what a busy couple of months!
The Hospital Committee together
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with the Nobles from Prince Hall hosted
two Hospital Screening Clinics at
Grace Hill Clinics in North and South
St. Louis City. Seven potential patients
were referred to the Hospital for further
review and treatment. We also hosted
BBQ Luncheons at the Hospital in April
and May for patients, their families, and
staff. In addition, committee members
also conducted nine Hospital Tours.
Kudos to Bob Berry and committee
members who were recognized by
the Hospital Staff for their many
contributions to the Hospital. Karen
Brendell of the Hospital Staff is
presenting the autographed, oversize
Fez to committee members. Nobles,
thanks for all of your hard work.
Our sympathy goes out to Russell and
Ryan Georgen who lost their mother
recently.
Director: Sir Thom McCann 314-283-3128
President: Ken Wright 636-288-1130
Vice Pres: Jake Jacobs 314-566-7547
Treasurer: Gary Fanger 636-697-5290
Please look for the Unique Motor Unit
at the St. Charles Riverfest on July 3,
4, and 5 and at the Festival of The Little
Hills on August 15, 16, and 17. Both
festivals are held at the St. Charles
Riverfront. As always, we will be
selling “Gus’s Pretzels” with our FREE
“Souvenir Bag”.
As always look for us at many of the
local parades “We Ride UNIQUE
Vehicles, So Kids Can Walk”
he Commander has ordered that
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the next meeting will be on 24
JULY. The normal meeting time is
1900 (7pm) on 4th Tuesday, in the
Moolah Shrine Center’s second floor
unit room, across from the Moolah
store, next to fez & memorabilia
display cases.
REPEAT NOTICE: Friday 6 June was
to be the day to carry the flags into the
rotunda of St. Louis City hall for the
Hospital Awareness Day but now has
been moved to 22 August instead.
CSSA-LOH will be in Tulsa 20 August
2014 and everyone is invited to save
that time period to attend. It is an easy
drive from St. Louis down I-44. Hope
to see you there.
U n ique M otor
Un i t
We served over 175 plates of Porksteak,
Chicken breast, Potato Salad, Cole
Slaw, Baked Beans, and dessert. I
spoke to many of the Veterans at the
hospital, and they were very thankful
for the food and the company. A very
special “Thank you” to the Rainbow Girls
and DeMolay for helping serve the food.
Captain: Gale Going
314-487-1623
Commander: Thomas McCann636-946-3232
Adjutant: Charles Dasho 314-831-0726
Treasurer: James Hartley
314-607-1433
Need a ride? Contact the following:
North County: Charlie Dasho 314-921-2976
South County: Gale Going 314-487-1623
St Charles: George Merkle 636-441-2836
NOTICE OF MEETING
22 August is also the Cottleville parade
for their 90th Home Coming Day.
Have a safe July!
irst of all, I would like to thank
everyone who helped with our annual
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Jefferson Barracks VA Hospital BBQ.
Legion of
Hon o r
The following events are scheduled
in July.
•Thursday, July 3rd from 12:30pm –
2:30pm: Independence Day Ice Cream
Social with all the trimmings in the
Hospital Cafeteria.
•Friday, July 18th from 11:00am –
1:00pm: BBQ Luncheon in the Hospital
Cafeteria.
The Hospital Committee meets on the
3rd Wednesday of the month in our Unit
Room at the Shrine Center at 6:30pm,
prior to the Stated Meeting. All Nobles
are welcome to join us.
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After receiving a letter of thanks from
the DeMolay of Missouri, they ask for
a donation for their year book (page
sponsor). The unit voted to buy a
page. The Soldier’s Child Foundation
and Sullivan DeMolay also requested
a donation. The unit voted to give to
their “booster” fund.
The unit received from the Temple a
“Certificate of Appreciation” for the
unit’s help at this year’s circus.
Remarks by Director Gale reminded
us about the Temple’s “Old Fashion
Family Ice Social” here at the Temple
on Sunday 13 July.
As always, we invite any and all
discharged veterans to join our unit.
WE WELCOME ALL BRANCHES:
ARMY, AIR FORCE, NAVY, MARINES,
COAST GUARD, and MERCHANT
MARINE.
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Unit & Co mmi t t e e Re po r t s
Reception
C o m mi tt ee
Pres. Matt Niedringhaus 314-550-5994
Chairman Ted Nagle
314-966-5185
week, you will pull two drivers to root for
the next 6 weeks. ($30 all together). You
need not be present to win and for just
$30 you can walk away with $200 (1st
Place), $150 (Second Place) and $100
(Third Place).
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C on n e c t i o n
veryone will be pleased to know that
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the Murder at the Temple has been
solved! It was a night of fun and laugher,
and a great time! But rest assured, if
you missed this event, keep an eye out
for an upcoming Murder Mystery Dinner
hosted by our Potentate in October.
Look for the save the date flyers
throughout the Temple.
What a great time on Friday night at
the Reception Committe First Friday
Dinner!
Mark your calendars to be there and
enjoy the fun with Reception Committee!
Please keep in mind the Reception
Committee's First Friday dinners that are
open to all! Please bring your families to
a great dinner with camaraderie and fun
for all. Our dinners start at 6pm and cost
$10/person and include drinks. Our next
First Friday Dinner is July 11th.
At our May First Friday Dinner, we
had a great time and celebrated 3
birthdays! Congratulations to Ted Nagel,
Lady Jean Greenlaw and Lady Rhonda
Laudel on growing a year younger! We
had a great time celebrating, and look
forward to seeing more fellow Shriners
and New Candidates at our next First
Friday on June 4th!
Sadly, we had one of our Members,
Dennis Burkholder, lose his Father,
Richard Burkholder several weeks ago
to a heart attack. Another member, Don
Wander, lost his brother the beginning
of May. We keep both of them in our
prayers, and share with them our
condolences.
We also keep in our prayers, Maria,
a patient of Shiners Hospital and friend
of John and Marcela Spraul, as she
recovers from her surgeries. Other
Members of Reception under Sick and
Distressed include Alex Popkey, Bob
Apple and Harry Hay.
Lastly, Reception Committee hosted
the Monthly NASCAR Day at the
Races that was June 28th. I would like
to personally say thank you to Linda
and Flash Adams for all of their work
in helping the Reception Committee in
manging this event! It takes time and
energy to this and Flash and his Lady
Linda are relatively new members
of Reception Committee. All of us at
Reception Committee thank you for your
involvement!
If you would like an opportunity to
win prize money, please email Matt, and
we can get some drivers. For just $5/
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Unit Director: Jack Scherrer
314.725.3764
President/Asst. Conductor: Roger
Fagerberg 314.878.7646
First VP/Conductor: Chuck McKenzie
314.550.5899
[email protected]
Second VP: Barry Hyatt 314.469.0605
Secretary: Howard Funck
636.447.2203
Treasurer: Roger Fagerberg
314.878.7646
Greetings from your Moolah Band
ess than a month until the start of
concert season. With new music, we
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are set to give the folks a change from
what we have been playing for several
years. This is the perfect time to join
us and help fill out the instrumentation
to give us a fuller sound. We love to
bring entertainment to folks who can no
longer get out, and a little joy into the
hearts of some who are otherwise very
lonely at the retirement homes. You
can't imagine the expressions on their
faces when they hear music they heard
or danced to in their youth. Their smiles
make it all worthwhile.
In years past we would have
father-son nights where the youngsters
would play in the band with their dads.
Now that we're a community band,
the kids are allowed to participate at
all but Shrine functions. This allows
them to play during the summer and
play with experienced musicians.
They can also get to volunteer their
time helping entertain our senior
citizens. Encourage your children or
grandchildren to participate with us;
keep them active musically when they
are not in school.
We are the Shrine's outreach to the
community, and we always leave
'em smiling!
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Daniel Boone
Sh rin e C l u b
President: Mark Rethemeyer 314-605-7615 314-921-4873
Secretary: Robert Holscher 636-240-8552
e had a great turn out for our
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June dinner meeting at Brew
house. This is a new restaurant and
our first time. But it definitely won’t be
our last time. Even though we had a
group, they let us take advantage of
the Happy Hour specials. Half-priced
appetizers and discount drinks. The
food was really good and reasonably
priced. I received lots of compliments
from our members so we’ll definitely
return. Thanks to everyone that came
out and joined the FUN!
We meet all summer long -- we
meet 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.
If you would like more information
about joining Daniel Boone, give
President Mark a call and he’ll fill you in
on our upcoming activities. We would
love for you and your Lady to come out
and join us!
Call Mark at 314-605-7615
Unit & Co mmi t t e e Re po r t s
A m b ass ado r s
Meeting Schedules
Ambassadors
2nd Friday
Oasis/Glass Area/Patio
Membership 1st Monday
Rathskeller
Seniors
3rd Monday
Guides Room
TCAA
4th Wednesday
Glass Area/Patio
Chairman- John Hewitt 636-456-4885
Secretary- Ted Schamburg 314-638-3633
From Chairman John:
his is the summer edition for the Ambassadors:
We concluded the first half of the year with the annual
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Ladies Spring Party on Friday, June 13th. Even though
TC AA
President Ryan Georgen
1st VP Dave Marino
2nd VP Gary Fanger
Sec’y Treas/Scribe, Bob Daniels
C-314-630-4765
C-314-573-8487
H-636-447-2361 C-636-697-5290
H-636-441-4917 C- 636-293-6696
E-MAIL [email protected]
ave the Date: Saturday, September 13 for the “Annual
TCAA Bloody Mary Pig Roast” more information will be
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coming soon!
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Don’t know what TCAA stands for or what we do…. Ask your
Unit Representative and/or come and find out. Our meetings
of officers and representatives are on the 4th Wednesday
of the month in the Oasis with social/dinner prior to our 7pm
meeting. All are welcome to the meeting but we do ask that
you talk to your unit representative or you can give me a
call 314-630-4765 so that we make sure we have enough
refreshments.
TCAA will have some "HLP-KDS" License Plate Stickers
for sale--only $3.00 each. Ask your unit representative.
Proceeds will be used to purchase needed supplies for
Shriners Hospital. TCAA needs volunteers to generate
Corporate Donations, to ultimately provide necessary funds to
support the Saint Louis Shriners Hospital. We need your help
in our mission to support our Hospital.
TCAA Circus Kick-off Update: We had lots of fun watching
the kiddos shoot baskets and chasing after the ball. We had
approximate 75 participants that were able to place their
name in for the Basketball drawing and a little girl about 6
years old won the ball. We also had a 50/50 for the bigger
kids (adults) with the winner receiving just over $30.00.
Thanks to all those that stopped by and visited with us and a
special thanks to those that gave us a donation as well.
Keep our shut-ins in your thoughts and prayers.
Glen Duncan is dealing with an eye problem.
it was the 13th, we had no mishaps. We included our
Widows, Past Potentates and Divan Members and had very
good attendance. Ambassadors are the representatives
for Moolah Temple and take responsibility for growing the
membership. Ambassadors provide support for Temple
functions. They also take an active role with their units, clubs
or committees. One of their special functions is making
courteous calls to our members who are delinquent in their
dues. If you are asked to help with this, please give it careful
consideration.
Just a reminder: All Moolah Ambassadors are
encouraged to attend the monthly lunches on the 2nd
Friday of the month. No lunches will be held in July and
August. This is the time to exchange news and ideas about
your Unit, Club or Committee and show support for fellow
Nobles. To celebrate your birthday we give you five dollars
off the cost of lunch.The next Ambassador’s Lunch will be
on Friday, September 17, in the Oasis at Mooolah Temple.
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 planned for the
rest of the year. 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 STATED MEETING AUGUST 20 - Stated Meeting
SEPTEMBER 12 - Ambassador Meeting at the Moolah
Temple SEPTEMBER 12.
ONCE AN AMBASSADOR ALWAYS AN AMBASSADOR
Se n iors
President: Bob Atwell
Secretary: George Pryor
PLEASE ALERT THE OFFICERS WHEN YOU KNOW OF
SICKNESS OR DISTRESS.
(314) 638-4771
(636) 926.9942
CALLING ALL RETIREES!
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f you belong to AARP, or you could belong, you belong here on
the THIRD MONDAY of each month.
We meet at 9 am, in the Guides Room and play some Gin
Rummy or Poker until 11:30. Then we break for a short meeting
and enjoy a brown bag lunch, then back to the Games!
Come when you want and leave when you want!
A Life time 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!
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Daughters of
the Nile
Meeting Schedules
Daughters of the Nile
1st Wednesday
Noble Lodge Room
Sudyk Temple #107
Ladies Oriental Shrine Queen: Anne LaTragna
314-771-1611
Princess Recorder: Olive Sanburn
314-487-8599
Written by: P.Q. Mary LaTragna
3rd Monday
7:00 pm
Noble Lodge Room
Noble Lodge
1st & 3rd Tuesdays
7:00pm
Noble Lodge
Rainbow Girls 4th Wednesday
7:00 pm
Noble Lodge Room
Temple Club
upreme Session Daughter’s of the
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Nile held in Omaha, Nebraska is
but a fond memory. Nine Ladies of the
4th Wednesday
Oasis
Ladies Oriental Shrine
of North America
Mary LaTranga, High Priestess
Angela Kuhn-Glass, Recorder
314-566-4727
314-526-9141
[email protected]
[email protected]
www.losna-stlouis.org
ailah Court has been busy all summer with membership drives,
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parades, cleaning the hospital grounds, and fundraisers. We have
had a great time attending shrine events, making new friends, and we
are looking forward to the Hospital Homecoming. Our new Grand High
Priestess will be conducting her official visit during the Homecoming
and we can’t wait to show her the amazing things the St. Louis Shriners
Hospital is doing for children. We would love to be able to perform an
initiation at our official visit. If you are interested in joining, we meet on
the 3rd Monday, and are open to women 18 years of age and older.
Nailah is dedicated to helping Moolah provide for the children of the St.
Louis Shriner’s Hospital. Please contact us if you are interested in joining
our organization..
Mary LaTragna, High Priestess
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Household and two of their husbands
accompanied the Queen to Omaha.
They all had a wonderful time learning a
lot, and shopped till they dropped. They
weathered a bad storm on Tuesday
when the afternoon and evening
sessions had to be cancelled due to
severe tornado warnings, high winds,
much rain, and large hail. All were forced
to remain in a safe area until the weather
bureau lifted the tornado warnings. The
Queen was not a happy camper by that
time because they were then permitted
to return to the hotel. She who is greatly
afraid of heights and was on the seventh
floor, listening to tornado sirens still
going off found sleeping to be the best
antidote. From then on all went well and
Sydyk Temple was honored by receiving
four Supreme appointments.
They are: P.Q. Mary LaTragna,
Supreme Goodwill Ambassador to the
Central Region; P.Q. Chapel Kertell,
Supreme Escort to the American Flag;
P.Q. Linda Erfurdt, Supreme Escort
to the Canadian Flag; P.Q. Suzanne
Schewartz, Supreme Escort to the
Supreme Temple Banner
It is now time to prepare for the
Supreme Queens visit to our temple in
early September. At that time it is our
Queen’s wish that we take many Tee
Shirts, child friendly pillow cases, and
filled cosmetic bags for the girls. Our
Queen also plans to have a backpack
filled with a variety of items for the
Supreme Queen to present each child
as she makes her rounds at the hospital
visit. Please plan to be present for her
visit to the hospital and to our temple
so we can show her a big St. Louis
welcome.
Appen d a n t Bo d i e s
No b le Lodge
Temple Club
Worshipful Master: Jeff Henty 314-805-5600 [email protected]
Secretary: Charlie Wiegert 314-565-8523 [email protected]
he summer break for Noble Lodge has started. On June 3rd
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the election of officers for 2014-15 was held. Congratulations
to Corey Woodward who was elected as our 11th Worshipful
Master. We’ll be celebrating our 10th year starting in the fall.
WB Juan White was elected Senior Warden and Dan Coffey
elected Junior Warden. Gary Fanger and Charlie Wiegert
were re-elected treasurer and secretary. Corey’s installation is
expected to be late August or early September.WB Jeff Henty
was presented with a Proclamation on June 5th from Maryland
Heights Mayor Mike Moeller recognizing June 14, 2014 “Masonic
Home of Missouri Day” and recognizing Noble Lodge for their
support of the community. The MHM celebrated their 125th
anniversary on June 14th with an open house at the Masonic
Complex in Columbia. As part of the festivities, the art glass
from the “home” on Delmar which had been refurbished was
unveiled, including the Shriners window dedicated to Moolah’s
125th Illustrious Sir Dennis Kelley. Thanks to the Moolah
Guides, Ceremonial Cast, Swing Dance Unit, Noble Lodge,
Greg Gates and Richard Steed in honor of his father Ollie
Steed for making this possible.
Noble Lodge will have several candidates participate in
the Saturday July 12th C2A class being hosted by St. Louis
Missouri Lodge #1, then we’ll have a break from degree work
till this fall. If you have a candidate you’d like to bring in, please
have his petition for degrees ready for our Tuesday, September
2nd meeting. We can receive it that night and get his degrees
scheduled.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. Proficiency…remember that? It still exists, but
now on a volunteer basis. At our May 20th meeting, WB Steve
Bukovic and SD Dan Coffey were examined by WB Juan White.
Congrats to all on a splendid job! Noble Lodge will be sponsoring
MOCHIP programs at Ronnie’s Cine on Saturdays from Noon
to 5 PM this fall. Bring the kids or grandkids and get them
chipped! Contact Dan Coffey to sign up to volunteer to work at
the event 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.
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Mary Rammelsburg President
Anna DeClune, Vice President
Gloria Means, Secretary
Janet Loesch, Treasurer
ur Honorary President promised us a Garden Party
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and that she gave us at our May Luncheon. We were
greeted with a room full of Yellow, brightening up the Oasis
Room. At each setting on the Tables, was a gift from Kathy,
a decorative Tile, one a little different from the rest and the
owner of that one, carried home the Center Piece, a Potted
Plant, a gift from our Guest Speaker.
Many accepted the invitation to wear a Hat, really
beautifying the Room. Thanks, Beautiful Ladies!
We enjoyed the Wine served by the Potentate and some
of the Divan, and the luscious appetizers, via Jo’s Crew.
Soon Kathy quieted us down and our meeting began.
Sandy gave an inspiring Invocation, we Pledged Allegiance
to our Flag, Introductions were made and Kathy told us
of Future Events at Moolah. Our Pres. Mary, displayed a
Plaque we received for the help our Members gave at the
Circus, working in the Lemonade Booth. Vice. Pres. Anna,
gave us information on her Luncheon in August. Chris
asked for and we voted to donate $100.00 for the flowers
that the members of DeMolay and Moolah planted on
the grounds.
After enjoying our Luncheon, it was time to hear from
and see Jackie Reynolds and her husband demonstrate the
planting of a Garden Container. Easy for Her...! She also
gave us information concerning Potting Soil and Compost.
After POG and WAM, it was time for Kathy to close our
Garden with these words:
May Your Thoughts Be As Glad As The Shamrocks;
May Your Heart Be As Light As A Song.
May Each Day Bring You Bright Happy Hours
That Stay With You All Year Long.
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2014
Central
States
Shrine
Association
August 27 - August 30
2014 CSSA —Tulsa, Oklahoma
Hosted by Bedouin Shriners
Wyndam Hotel
10918 East 41st Street
Tulsa, OK 74146
Includes
• Breakfast daily
• Welcome BBQ Thursday
• Moolah Hospitality
You won't want to miss CSSA 2014
Get your reservation in NOW!
Name_____________________________________________________________Unit_____________________________________
Lady, Guest or Noble you will be staying with_____________________________________________________________________
Address_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
City_________________________________State______________Zip________________Phone(____)_______________________
Mark the Days you will need hotel accommodations:Aug 27th______Aug 28th_______Aug 29th_______Aug 30th_____
__________Nights @ $110 per night (King or Double)
__________Registrations @ $20.00 per registration
Total amount for Hotel _____________________
Total amount for Registrations
_____________________
__________CSSA Pub Crawl (Brady Arts Dist.) @ $20.00 per person Total amount for Pub Crawl
_____________________
__________CSSA Ladies Luncheon (at the Doubletree)@ $35.00 per person
Total amount for Ladies Luncheon
_____________________
Total amount for Late Fees
_____________________
__________LATE registration fee @ $10 per person AFTER July 1
Event Total
MC/Visa/Discover/AmEx
_____________________
Check Enclosed
Card number________________________________________________ Exp. Date________/__________
Moolah Temple - 12545 Fee Fee Road - St. Louis, MO 63146
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A Big Thumbs
Up Ray!
Sunday, June 8, Moolah Shriner
and YOMO member Ray
Westhouse set a new
World Record.
He drove 2.4 miles on two
wheels in his Shrine car...
down Lindbergh Boulevard!
Don’t worry, he had a police
escort and it took place at 7:30
am, so traffic was light and he
was very safe.
International
Humanitarian of
the Year Award
Goes To . . .
On June 19, our hospital was the proud
recipient of the International Humanitarian
of the Year award from the World
Affairs Council.
It was a great evening for our hospital
leadership, staff, patients and Shriners.
We thank Alderman Louis Reed and
County Executive Charlie Dooley for
attending and SM Wilson and Moolah
Shriners for being sponsors of the evening.
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Stop messin’ with me.
I’m trying to sing.
Fa, La, La, Argggh!. . .
(314) 821-3999 Concealed Carry Classes
David J. Hart
(president)
Buy, Sell, Trade and Consignments
KIRKWOOD OUTFITTERS INC.
10716 MANCHESTER ROAD
KIRKWOOD, MO 63122
Guns, Ammo, Knives and Collectables
SCHERRER INSTRUMENTS, INC.
Electrical & Electronic
Test Equipment
Sales-Service-NIST Certification
[email protected]
314-644-5362 Fax 314-644-3530
YOUR
AD
Could Be Here.
Contact the Shrine Office
about advertising in the
Camels' Tales.
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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
Moolah Temple Guides Bingo
Art Goerke, Bingo Chairman
V.F.W Post #3944
10815 Midland Ave,
Overland, MO 63114
314-427-2744
Doors open at 8:30 AM Selling starts at 10:00 AM
Regular Bingo @ 11:00 AM
Progressive jackpot
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Hospital Awareness Paper Drive
September 20 through December 31
Get ready to raise awareness about
Shriners Hospitals for Children!
Pick up Newspapers and Supplies in the Office!
All Nobles are invited to participate.
Please call the Temple Office at 314-878-6301 x 100
for any further assistance.
Contact High Priest & Prophet Lenny Martin for store assignments.
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Moolah Shriner and Financial Advisory
Arthur Montgomery
has just published his first book.
Planning on
retiring? This book
is an easy to read
common sense
guide to planning
your retirement.
Available at your
favorite book stores,
Arthur Montgomery
www.amazon.com
or
314-238-0207
*Directlly behind Mid-Rivers Mall
Valenti's
Market & Catering Co.
Since 1937
Moolah Temple Special
10% off In-Store
Purchase
CLIP & BRING IN
Check Us Out
For These Great
Fall Items
• Brats
• Fresh Steaks
• Daily Baked
Bread & Pies
• Full Service
Catering Dept.
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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636/970-2992
I BUY CARS
Advertising Schedule
The costs for Advertising**
The prices are per issue rates
1
Issue
3
Issues
Business Card
$ 57.00 $ 51.00 $ 45.00 $ 39.00
¼ Page
$115.00 $102.00 $ 90.00 $ 78.00
½ Page $313.00 $280.00 $247.00 $214.00
Full Page
$495.00 $429.00 $363.00 $297.00
Trucks, Vans up to $3000
High Miles, OK!
5
10
Issues Issues
FAC (Ferguson Auto Center)
In business 36 years at
the same location
these includes a 2 line Directory Listing
*we may not be able to put 2 or more ads next to each other
Randy Wieser
The costs for business & directory listing.
Prices per issue rates.
1
Issue
3
Issues
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
Half Price for all
Unit, Club or Committee Events Ads!
314-434-1868
A new way to refer Patients
to Shriners Hospitals for Children
call 1-800-850-2960
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Pl e a s e Su p p or t our Ad ver t i s er s
Directory
LPL Financial -- Bob Drury 314-962-5600
[email protected]
Astounding Travel- Dennis & Dianne Traw
618-416-3669
Steven Nudelman - Bommarito Cadillac, Inc.
636-928-2300
Arthur Montgomery Financial Advisory 314-238-0207
Scherrer Instruments - Electrical and
Electronic Test Equipment 314-644-5362
Brandenburg Law Offices Wills, Trusts &
Probate Estates - 314-993-4261
Stephen F. (Steve) Pieper, PP, CLU, ChFC
Donor Relations Committee
314-392-8754
Ferguson Auto Center- Randy Wieser
Guides BINGO! Starts at 11:00 a.m. every
Thursday at the VFW Post in Overland
Valenti's Market & Catering 6750 Mexico Rd. 636-970-2992
Intek.net, LLC - Computer Engineering
Services
314-596-8750
Wehrenberg Theatres, call 1-800-Fandango for
tickets and show times
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
Kirkwood Outfitters, Guns, Ammo, Knives and
Collectibles - (314) 821-3999
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oolah
Statistics
as of May 31
Creations
Affiliations
Restorations
Associated
Demits
Suspensions
Deceased
Expulsions
Resignations
Associates Dropped
Net Change
Membership Numbers
Year to Date
47
3
7
2
3
7
30
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Feztivities @ MOOLAH Temple
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July
4
5-10 12
13
16
20
September
Independence Day- Office Closed
Imperial session- Minneapolis, MN
Guides Picnic
Ice Cream Social
No Stated Meeting
Mounted Lancers Chuck Wagon Cook Out
August
2
Sporting Clay Tournament
2-10
6
20 22
23
27-30
Potentate's Ireland Trip
SERVPRO Golf Tournament
Stated Meeting- Ladies Welcome
Hospital 90th Anniversary - Roaring 20’s Gala
Hospital 90th Anniversary - Home Coming
CSSA- Tulsa, OK
GO GREEN!
Have your Camels’ Tales emailed
to you. Just contact the Moolah
Shrine Office.
5-6
6
12
13
13
13
14
16 17
19
20
24
25 27
28
28-30
Poplar Bluff Rodeo
DON Supreme Queen Visit
Ambassadors Lunch
Q Texas Hold’em
TCAA Pig Roast
Great Lakes Shrine Assoc. Parade- Belleville, IL
Buick Car Show
Hanifan & Armey Golf Classic
Stated Meeting-Ladies Welcome
Ladies Night Out Party
Hospital Awareness Day Campaign
Temple Club- Oasis
Scotch Tasting - Sheiks Club
Cornhole Tournament
Daniel Boone Shrine Club Car Show
Grand Lodge
October
4
10
15
17-18
22
24
25
Shriner’s Hospital Ride
Ambassadors Lunch
STATED MEETING- Ladies Welcome
Scottish Rite Fall Reunion
Temple Club-Oasis
Fall Ceremonial Party
Fall Ceremonial
Dates highlighted in color indicate a Moolah Temple Function. Please do not schedule Unit, Club or Committee
activities on these dates. Encourage your members to attend Moolah Temple activities.