april 2014 - Osman Shrine

April 2014
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Osman Shrine Officers
2014
Divan
Roger Berge (Jennifer)
Potentate
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Jeffrey Olsen (Julie)
Chief Rabban
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Directors Staff, Winona Area Shrine Club, Crown Jewel
Bruce Thomas (Terri)
Assistant Rabban
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Osman Cycles, Pipe Band, St. Paul Zagalas
Rich Purcell (Sharon)
High Priest & Prophet
Ill Sir Roger Berge presenting Russ Christofk his certificate for
Treasurer Emeritus
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Drum & Bugle, East Central Shrine Club, Friendly Valley Shrine Club,
Mighty Mites
Mike Nehm (Sandy)
Oriental Guide
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Blooming Prairie Shrine Club, Cannon
Valley Shrine Club, Clubs & Units, Provost
Russell Christofk (Pauline)
Treasurer
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Tom West (Rose)
Recorder
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Anders Haugen (Adriana)
1st Ceremonial Master
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Austin Oriental Band, Austin Area
Shrine Club, Clowns, Patrol
Larry Norte (Audrey)
2nd Ceremonial Master
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St. Cloud Go-Karts, St. Cloud Shrine Club,
St. Cloud Zagalas, Legion of Honor
Sean Gardiner (Tracy)
Marshal
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Chanters, Hi-Hats, Mankato Shrine Club,
Mankato T-Birds, Sheiks
Mark Galloway (Lori)
Captain of the Guard
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Alexandria Shrine Club, Alexandria Calliope/Four Wheelers,
Nomads Club, Cigar Club
Jim Gratias (Connie)
Outer Guard
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Albert Lea Shrine Club and Cars, Rochester Cycles, Rochester Dragons,
Merry Medics, Rochester Shrine Club, Rochester Zagalas
Russ’ son, Alan Christofk, proudly presents him with his new
Treasurer Emeritus Fez
Pote’s Notes
As I move into
the year I reflect on
friends. Friends I
have and friends I’ve
had. Someone told
me recently that the
Roger Berge
hardest part of being
a Shrine Mason is you
lose so many good friends. I agree,
it can be sad but even sadder is the
fact that some of the new members
didn’t get a chance to meet those
who came before them. I am a much
better person for having known these
men and women and would not be
standing here today without their
support and guidance. This is one more
important reason for us to focus on
membership. We have had a decline
in membership for 34 years and That
Stops Today! We want you to be part
of us, we want you to Parade with us,
we want you to participate in the social
functions, and I want to keep you as
a Shrine Mason. The biggest reason
we decline is suspension from unpaid
dues. Check your wallet for your 2014
dues card. Make sure you renewed
your membership. I personally want
to grow our Blue Lodges and build on
the foundation. I also want to maintain
or grow what we have here. I have for
the past 9 years dedicated myself to
membership and will continue to do
so. Mike Yankovec is working hard
to accomplish our goal of 99 new
creations. But he needs the help of the
membership team THAT MEANS
YOU. All of us need to be part of
membership from the newest Noble in
to the oldest one around. We all need
to be part of the team, the team that
saves Osman.
I survived my first Stated meeting
from the front of the room as Potentate
and Servant to you. It was an exciting
meeting as we created 7 new Nobles
and with the addition of those men
to the room the room was packed.
Congratulations to all the new Shrine
Masons that just came in. We had a
visit from the Grand Master who came
to us with a candidate also and was
kind enough to say a few words. I also
was honored to present a certificate
of Emeritus status to Russ Christofk
who has been one of my Mentors over
the years. His son Noble Al Christofk
presented him with his new Treasurer
Emeritus fez, Congrats Russ, Osman is
a better place because of what you and
Pauline do for it.
We are getting ready for a busy year.
I would like to remind everyone of the
Osman Picnic July 27th at the Cannon
Falls River Park. MSA in Sioux Falls (a
registration form is in this issue), Potes
trip September 18 - September 21
and the Potentates Ball on September
13 which will have some incredible
entertainment and fun for all. The
theme of the Ball is Jacked Up For
Osman, will be based off some old 60s
Rat Pack era fun, we have an incredible
band called the Senders that will
perform late into the night. We have a
block of rooms reserved just around the
corner at a Great rate and the office has
the details to reserve them. We will have
many more details coming soon on
these and will get information on the
website soon about it.
Yours in Faith
Roger H. Berge
Potentate 2014
In This Issue...
Stated Meeting.............................................................................. 4
Club & Unit News........................................................................... 6
April Birthdays............................................................................... 7
Club & Unit News........................................................................... 8
Midwest Shrine Association Summer Session................................ 13
Hospital Day................................................................................ 16
Your Gift at Work.......................................................................... 17
Osman Paper Supporters............................................................. 18
Club & Unit Heads........................................................................ 19
Daughters of the Nile................................................................... 20
Notes from the Ticket Booth.......................................................... 21
Osman Womens Auxiliary............................................................. 22
Shrine Santa’s............................................................................. 23
SHC Athlete’s Compete in Paralympics.......................................... 24
Calendar of Events....................................................................... 26
April 2014
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Osman Shrine Stated Meeting, March 11th, 2014
Meeting called to order at 7:10. There
was a mini ceremonial prior to the start
of the meeting.
The Shrine Pledge was led by 1st
Ceremonial Master Anders Haugen.
The Invocation was given by Illustrious
Sir Roger Berge.
n Good Cheer – P.P. Marv Edelstein,
Bob Hoffman, Travis Roether, John
Drake, Robert Meyer, Bill Hubbard,
Roger Taylor, Art Stambaugh, Mark
Hughes, Dave Barker, Daryl Hirschel,
Chris Ingles, Burt Rovner, Ron Williams
and P.P. Roger Robinson.
Past Potentates present were; Faye
Hassie, Peter Ekholm, Hank Paulson,
Frank Peterson, Roger Robinson, Jim
Berg, Michael Awada, Frank Spevak and
Don Harmsen.
n Honored Guests; Grand Master of
Minnesota, Most Worshipful, David E.
Olson, Consistory Master of Kadosh,
Dayton Berg, Osman’s seven new
Nobles and Matt Peterson from Zuhrah.
The minutes from the last stated
meeting were approved as published.
n Treasurer’s Report: Given by
Treasurer Russ Christofk. The report was
approved.
n Trustee’s Report: Given by Trustee
Rich Johnson. The report was approved
as given.
n Demits - James Love asked for a
demit. It was voted on and approved.
n Associations – none.
n Affiliations –David McCormick II
and Gerald Campbell. Voted on and
approved.
n Restorations -Gregory Smith and
Jeffrey Bester. Voted on and approved.
Grand Master David E. Olson
n Hospital Report: Given by P.P. Roger
Robinson. The hospital is in great shape.
They have approval to hire two new
Doctors. They have made an offer to
one and are still looking for a second.
As always, we need more patients.
That is always our biggest issue. Roger
welcomed P.P. Jim Berg as the newest
Hospital Board member. Congrats Jim!
Hospital Day is May 16th. It is open to
all, please plan to attend. Call the hospital
to let them know you will be there.
n Circus Report: Given by Circus
Director, John Davenport. We are
having a circus in two weeks. All of our
acts are top notch. Please come out and
lend a hand. We are all volunteers and
more hands make lighter work for all.
If you have never helped at the circus,
come out to the Coliseum, we have
many great Nobles and Ladies that
would love to teach you the ropes. John
fielded questions from the Nobles in
attendance.
n Membership Report: Given by the
Membership Chairman, Mike Yankovec.
Mike shared that he believes there are
four ways that men become Shriners: 1.
Curious about the Shrine 2. They are
referred by a friend. 3. Referred by a
Brother Mason 4. Referred by a family
member. Mark Hughes added another
reason, being a former patient. Mike
encouraged everyone to ask a friend
or relative. Let’s spread the word. We
all need to be asking. Osman will be
having at least two rush parties. We
are modeling them after El Riad’s very
successful format. The first “Rush Party”
is April 6th. It is $10.00 for all Nobles
and their Ladies. Ladies are welcome.
The candidates and their Ladies meals
will be on Osman.
n Chief of Staff Report: Given by
Chief of Staff, Rique Beslin. Currently
Osman has four Temple parades on the
docket, with three more in the process.
The confirmed Temple parades are;
South Saint Paul – June 27th, July 9th –
White Bear Ave, July 12th – Lakeville’s
Pan-O-Prog, and River Falls in October,
date to be determined. The Imperial
is in July. Zuhrah needs our help. The
MSA is August 21st – 23rd in Sioux
Falls, South Dakota. There will be two
n New Creations – Michael Schultz,
James Niehoff, Mark Kujama, Clinton
Christensen, Collin Dahl, Tyler
Stockinger and Patrick McCarthy. Voted
on and approved.
n Black Camel – John Cokinos
Sr. 12/16/2013, Daniel G. Davis
12/16/2013, Lynn Johnson 1/12/14,
Bert Alexander 2/10/2014 and P.P. Earl
Holcomb 2/12/2014. A moment of
silence was observed in their memory.
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April 2014
such as the Chanters or the Drum &
Bugle, to entertain us all and the public
on stage. They have numerous time
slots, hundreds if memory serves. (Mine,
not Matt’s).
n Good of the Order: Nothing offered.
New Nobles with Grand Master David E. Olsen and Ill Sir Roger Berge.
parades. Watch the Osman for details.
There can be no Ladies or Kids in either
parade because they are both Shrine
Parades. Get your room reservation into
Doreen or Ellen in the office by July 7th.
n New & Old Business: Potentate
Roger Berge presented Treasurer Russ
Christofk with a Treasurers Emeritus
Certificate of Appreciation, along with
a new Fez. Roger assured us that Russ
is still our Treasurer and will remain as
Treasurer. Russ spoke of all the friends
he has made along the way in Blue
Lodge and in the Shrine, and how great
it has been.
P.P. Frank Spevak also thanked Russ.
Frank said that the Certificate was
well deserved and that Russ has been a
“Rock” to numerous Divan members.
Frank then shared that the Cycle Corps
will be having a Fun Run on June 7th.
They will start at Shriners Hospital,
tour for a few hours and then end at
the Osman warehouse, where food and
refreshments will be served. Zuhrah will
be hosting their 2nd Annual Kids Fishing
Day at the Hospital that day as well.
Illustrious Sir Roger spoke about Osman’s
upcoming events and special dates,
including the Pote’s Trip August 18th –
21st. The Potentate’s Ball with the theme
“All Jacked Up”, and the upcoming
Lynnhurst Dinner. Osman currently has
one table of eight reserved for that.
Illustrious Sir asked Matt Peterson from
Zuhrah to speak about his guest, Bart
the Bear. Matt explained that Bart is an
Ambassador from the St. Louis Hospital
and Mulla Temple in Missouri. Bart is
one of 2,700 bears. He has been around
the world and is working his way back
to St.Louis. Please like the Imperial
2014 page on Facebook, as well as Bart’s
page. World famous comedian Louis
Anderson will be performing during
the Imperial in Minneapolis this July.
Zuhrah is asking for our help in July.
They are also seeking performing acts,
Most Worshipful, Grand Master David
E. Olson spoke to us after a standing
ovation. Most Worshipful shared with us
that he crossed the hot sands 35 years ago.
“I am here tonight to celebrate the seven
new Nobles of Osman”. Most Worshipful
shared that he has 24 days left in his term
as Grand Master. Most Worshipful then
asked Dayton Berg and Joe Kivens to
stand and be recognized for their great
work for Masonry. They received a round
of applause. Most Worshipful closed with
“Brethren live in peace”.
Osman was recessed by Illustrious Sir at
8:08pm.
Respectfully submitted by:
Mike Nehm
Minutes taken with a pen given me by
Larry Norte. Thank you Larry.
BLACK CAMEL
n Jay Kane
2/9/2014
P.P. Roger Robinson
Norm Hecimovich
New members Mark Kujawa, Clinton Christensen, Collin Dahl, Michael Schultz, Patrick McCarthy,
James Niehoff, Tyler Stockinger with Ill Sir Roger Berge.
April 2014
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The Chief’s Corner
Spring is here, and
Parade season is fast
approaching!!
By the time you
get this we will have
completed our 91st
Osman Shrine Circus!!
Rique Beslin
I know many of you
have tired bodies and tired feet, but it
is really and truly the hardest fun you
will have all year. But I will say, good
thing it only happens Once a Year!! The
Circus workers party was a great deal of
fun and a nice way to say Thank You to
all of you for the hard work that you put
in every year to ensure that our Circus is
one of the best in the country.
Backing up a bit to March, it was
nice to see so many of you at the Stated
meeting on March 11th; where we
welcomed 7 new Nobles into Osman
Shrine. Please make sure to introduce
yourself and get to know these new
members of our temple.
It was also a pleasure to join many
of you in the annual St. Patrick’s Day
dinner at the Lost Spur on March 15th.
A great time was had by all, and a few
green beers or two were consumed.
Our Parade schedule is shaping up
nicely, and what we have so far is as
follows:
June 27th - Kaposia Days - South St.
Paul. Line up at 5, step-off at 6:30.
July 8th - Imperial Parade Downtown Minneapolis - No details yet
as to parade line up or start time.
July 9th - White Bear Ave - Lineup is
at 6 (may be moved to 5:30), step-off is
at 7.
July 12th - Pan-O-Prog - Downtown
Lakeville - line up at 4:30, step-off at
5:30
Details for all Oasis’ are still being
finalized.
of the best MSA’s in some time, El Riad
Temple has put a great deal of work into
planning this session. Please make every
attempt to join us. We have 2 hotels
reserved for MSA, they are the Springhill
Suites and the Courtyard (both are
owned by Marriott) and are right next to
each other for both Thursday night and
Friday night. We’ve set aside 35 rooms
in each hotel for both nights. Hotel
Reservations must be to Doreen no later
than July 7th. Room rates will be $134/
night.
Until we meet on the street for a
parade, or at another stated function,
please consider “getting back to the
basics” and visiting your Masonic lodge.
Fraternally Yours,
Rique Beslin
Chief Of Staff, Osman Shrine
[email protected]
MSA will be August 21-23, in Sioux
Falls, SD and is shaping up to be one
Directors Staff
Hope you all got a
chance to get away for
some warm air and
sunshine during this
winter of all winters.
Another Osman Circus
has come and gone.
Kent Swedberg
We have overheard
nothing but good reviews and remarks.
Thank you to our Chief Rabban, Jeff
Olsen, and our Circus Director, John
Davenport, for arranging a great show,
and thanks to all of the Director’s Staff
who helped at our novelty booth.
The second parade of the 2014
season will be in Roberts, Wisconsin on
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June 1st. Line-up is at 12:00 and the
parade is at 1:00 pm sharp. We’ll keep
you updated on future parades, and as
soon as the weather permits, we’ll get
the parade vehicles washed, waxed, and
ready.
We are pleased to announce
that Gene Dunn is moving back to
Minnesota this spring. We are happy
to have him back and active in the
Director’s Staff. Welcome back Gene.
don’t march, we ride in the parades.
Members of the Director’s Staff
wish to extend their deepest sympathy
to Bob Misner and his family upon the
passing of his wife, Darlene.
Keep on rollin’
with the Director’s Staff
Kent Swedberg
Our next dinner meeting will be
on April 15th, at 6:00 pm, at DeGidio’s
on West 7th street in St. Paul. Ladies are
always welcome. If you are interested in
becoming a new member, remember, we
April 2014
Mighty Mites
Greetings from the Mighty Mites
Every organization from time to time
steps back and reviews the building
blocks of their club or unit. With that
thought in mind, we, the Mighty Mites,
have taken a look back to our past with
the goal of listing the components that
we regard as contributing to the growth
of our unit. During our assessment, it
became clear that we have many things
and people to be thankful for.
With the above in mind, I would like
to share with our Osman brothers the
thoughts from one of our members,
Gary Hoven. Gary, I believe, has
clearly captured how we understand
the influence Nancy Fish had with this
brotherhood.
Our thoughts of Nancy
A shutter lens clicks as the camera
scans a typical street in America on a hot
summer’s day. Along the street are lines
of citizens reaching out with enthusiasm
waiting for the parade to begin. Nancy’s
shutter captured the moment and
forever the essence of community is
frozen in time. Through her lens we
have witnessed our clowns greeting
young children, our motorcycles passing
the crowd, amazed as they weave on
by. She captured the face of one of our
chanters singing a familiar song, and
the crowd as the Mighty Mites whizzed
April Birthdays:
Ross Alexander • Roy Alexander • Ken Arehart • Richard Arends • Fred Austin • Adam
Barker • Robert Bay • John Becvar • Theodore Billy • Charles Borneman • Harold
Bosshart • James Broberg • Thomas Callies • Todd Cannon • Dean Carlson • Curtis
Coltrain Jr • Estevan Cortinas • Donald Deringer • Brad Drake • Thomas Elden • Harold
Erickson • P.P. Charles Ferguson • Daniel Flicek • Robert Flood • Earl (Pete) Goodwin •
L. G. ‘Jerry’ Goplin • Kevin Griebel • Dr. Kenneth Guidera • Robert Gulbrandson • Daniel
Hansen • Jon Haugan • Karl Haugen • Clifford Helgeson • Robert Hoffman • Thomas
Ireland • H James Jacobsen • P.P. G Robert Jagusch • Robert Jones • Roy Jones Jr •
Steven Keister • Ben Kellogg • E Gary Klein • Peter Kloskowski • Christopher Koenig
• Sean Krauss • Glenn Kruckeberg • Arthur Kuhlman • Dennis Lacquay • Fred Lantz
• Lawrence Lauber Jr • Donald Leslie • Warren Lynch Jr • Thomas Maine • Malcolm
Mcdonald • Dennis Mecl • Dennis Mehrer
Jason Moran • Jack Ingram Morehouse • Derald Morfitt • Byron Nelson • Melvin Neren
• Milton Olsen • Newman Olson Jr • Buddy Overcashier • Ramond Pederson • David
Peterson • Lyle Pettey • Michael Pray • Tom Redmon • Curt Richter • P.P. Roger
Robinson • John Ross • Thomas Rubenstein • Wayne Ruhl • Jeffrey Ryan • Gregory
Smith • Scott Smith • Mike Stavros • Samuel Stee • William Rosenberg Sturtz • Roger
Taylor • Gilbert Thoele • Terry Thorvilson • David Tompsett • Larry Tyson • Leland Walkky
• Jason West • Richard Wilson • Jerry Winnick • Richard Witte
April 2014
by. She was always there to capture
the Fez with its tassel blowing in the
wind. The shutter clicks, capturing a
group laughing on a corner sharing the
camaraderie between brothers, what a
great memory!
In honor of Nancy, and how we
understand the difference maker she
was, the Mighty Mites have designed
a pin that will soon be available to all
Osman clubs and units for purchase
allowing us to display on our shirts and
caps. All income from the Nancy Pins
will be donated to the Osman Auxiliary.
Wally Larsen
Nobles,
Just a reminder
Bring in two new
nobles (be the first line
signer) and get your
Osman dues paid for
2015 and remember
make every event this
year a membership
event.
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Provost
The upcoming
Provost meetings/
dinners:
The April 21 Provost
meeting will be at the
Little Venetian, 2900
Jerry Johnson Rice St., Little Canada.
The location of the May
19 Provost meeting is to be determined.
Other Upcoming Events
• 161st Annual Communication of
the Grand Lodge of Minnesota,
April 4-5, Marriott Brooklyn Park,
7025 Northland Drive North,
Brooklyn Park, MN., Osman Shrine
will have a membership booth at this
event.
• Osman Shrine Rush Party, April 6,
St. Paul Masonic Center, 200 East
Plato, St. Paul, 4:00 PM Social, 4:30
PM program; $10 nobles and wives
and prospects and wives are free.
• Osman Circus Party, April 7, 2014,
5:00 PM, Lost Spur/Osman Event
Center. All Osman Shrine Circus
workers are invited to this event;
complementary food will be served.
• Annual Lynnhurst Turkey Dinner,
April 8, 6:00 PM, Lost Spur/Osman
Event Center, Eagan. This is a good
time to get together with Masonic
brothers from throughout the greater
Minneapolis and St. Paul area. The
incoming Grand Master will speak at
this event.
• St. Paul Scottish Rite All-Masonic
BBQ, April 30, 5:00 PM, St. Paul
Masonic Center, 200 East Plato, St.
Paul. Besides dining on great BBQ
food, there will be ample opportunity
to meet Masons well-versed in
Freemasonry and its appendant
bodies. The $10 fee is waived for all
non-Masons and non-Scottish Rite
Masons. Contact Jerry Johnson at
651.739.3812 if you and your guest
(s) are interested in attending. Note,
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this is a men’s only event.
• Annual Shrine Children’s’ Hospital
Day, May 16, 2014, Shriner’s
Hospital Twin Cities, 2025 East River
Pkwy., Minneapolis, MN.
• Osman Cycle Corps Fun Run,
June 7, 2014, Shriner’s Hospital
Twin Cities, 2025 East River Pkwy.,
Minneapolis, MN. The Osman
Cycle Corps Fun Run is a motorcycle
ride beginning at the Shriner’s
Hospital and ending at the Lost
Spur Warehouse. Ride participants
will be required to donate a toy
to the hospital. Provost assistance
is requested for traffic handling
and other duties as needed. More
information will be made available in
the near future.
2014 Osman Shrine Provost Unit
Annual Valentine’s Party Notes
The Annual Provost Valentine’s
Party was held on February 17, 2014
at Kozlak’s Royal Oak Restaurant,
Shoreview with 26 Nobles and wives
in attendance. The social hour began
at 6:00 PM with a cash bar. At 7:00
PM, Captain Seavey called on Tom
West, Chaplain to lead the Nobles and
guests in prayer. The dinner was then
promptly served. The dinner consisted
of the following main entrees: Saut’eed
Chicken Breast, Back Loin Barbecue
Ribs or Beef Medallions. The food
was judged as excellent by those in
attendance!
Noble Mike Nehm, Unit Liaison and
his lady Sandy attended as guests of the
Provost. Unfortunately, Gee Winter
could not attend as she had begun
procedures to prepare her for medical
treatments. Thoughts and prayers were
extended to Gary and Gee as they deal
with this issue.
It was noted that Provost and Past
Potentate Earl Holcomb, 330 had
recently passed to the Celestial Lodge
Above and his visitation was scheduled
the same evening as the Valentine’s
Party. A Memorial Service was held on
Tuesday, February 18. The Provost sent
a memorial, in the name of Ill. Bro./
Ill. Sir Holcomb, to the $100 Million
Dollar Club.
After dinner a few comments were
made by Captain Seavey. He thanked
Gary Winter and Lady Gee for
preparing the Valentine’s gifts for the
ladies in attendance. He also thanked
Nobles Al Christofk and Jerry Johnson
for their assistance with the Valentine’s
Party preparations.
Captain Seavey passed out Circus
Schedule Sign-up sheets and encouraged
Provosts to work at as many sessions as
possible. Dates for the 2014 Circus are
Thursday, March 27 – Sunday, March
30.
Captain Seavey noted that a request
had been made to the Provost to assist at
the Imperial Session on Tuesday, July 8,
3:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
Copies of the newly published
Provost Invitation to Join brochure
were distributed by Captain Seavey.
Information contained in the brochure
include: updated Provost description;
reasons to join, contact information and
an application for membership. The
updated Provost description has been
incorporated in the Osman website and
a link to the application for membership
is included. Also, a copy of the brochure
will be included in portfolios given to
new candidates during their Ceremonial
event. Copies of the brochure can be
obtained from Jerry Johnson.
Captain Seavey thanked Mike Nehm
and his lady for attending the Valentine’s
Dinner. Noble Nehm introduced his
lady Sandy and issued greetings from
Ill. Sir Roger Berge, Potentate of Osman
Shrine. He stressed the importance of
participation at the upcoming Osman
Circus.
Erik closed the evening by thanking
April 2014
the ladies for their attendance and then
gave them Valentine gifts.
The Valentine’s Party ended at 8:03
PM.
News
Russ Christofk, Osman Shrine Treasurer Emeritus
This month’s news begins with
congratulations being extended to
Russ Christofk, Osman Treasurer. At
the Stated Meeting on March 11, Ill.
Sir Roger Berge, Osman Potentate
presented Russ Christofk a Certificate
of Treasurer Emeritus. Al Christofk had
the honors to present Russ with a new
fez emblazoned with the words Treasurer
Emeritus. Russ graciously accepted this
honor and then made comments about
all the friends he had gained in his many
years as a Freemason and Shriner, which
all began shortly after WWII.
Osman Shrine Temple. This begins with
participation in the Kaposia Days Parade
in South St. Paul on June 27 with lineup at 5:30 PM and step-off at 6:30 PM.
Other parades that Osman Temple will
be participating in include: White Bear
Lake (July 9), Lakeville (July 12), and
River Falls (October date TBD).
Russ Christofk is an outstanding
example of a long-standing member of
the Masonic Fraternity and its affiliated
bodies. His testimony regarding the
many friendships that he has acquired as
a result of being active in Freemasonry is
a good reason for the uninitiated to join
the Blue Lodge and Osman Shrine.
The Imperial Shrine meets in
Minneapolis July 6 through July 10.
Zuhrah Guardians have requested
assistance from the Osman Provost to
work on parade day which is July 8. If
you have not already done so, please let
Jerry Johnson know of your willingness
to help on parade day.
Regarding Masonic membership,
Illustrious Sir Berge’s strategic focus
of “Getting Back to the Basics” is
centered on Osman Shrine membership
development. At the last Osman Stated
meeting, Ill. Sir Roger Berge and Mike
Yankovec, Membership Chair welcomed
seven new nobles into the Mystic Shrine.
All in attendance were reminded to
work with their respective Blue Lodges
to increase membership. This also
holds true for Osman Provost and so
its members are challenged to identify
potential candidates for Blue Lodge,
Osman Shrine and the Provost Unit.
As previously stated in this edition of
Osman Shrine Provost Updates, an
Invitation to Join brochure is available
for distribution.
MSA will be in Sioux Falls August
21 through August 23. El Riad Shrine
has requested Provost Assistance from
all participating temples and more
information on specific assignments for
Osman Provost will be made available
at a later date. Al Christofk, Assistant
Chief of Staff will be handling MSA
hotel reservations and so your early
response to his request for reservations
will be appreciated.
Provosts will be busy this summer
performing their duties in support of
I hope to see all of you this summer
at one or more of the above mentioned
events!
Fraternally,
Jerry J. Johnson
Provost Secretary
Email: [email protected]
H: 651-739-3812
C: 612-839-4389
2014 Provost Valentine’s Party
April 2014
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Rochester Area Shrine Club
Nobles and Ladies.
This month I send
out my newsletter with
brighter news and much
much better weather
here in Rochester! We
Bob Gregor
are getting warmer and
the snow is slowly going away, so spring
and parade season is getting closer. The
Rochester Area Shrine Club had another
successful Herberger community Days
fundraiser this month! The club worked
together selling books prior to the sale
days and also during the sale dates at the
Apache mall. I want to thank everyone
who helped make this a success! We
will be doing it again this fall. We also
Lady Tina Gregor verifies the results with
Nobles Steve Groteboer, Larry Norte and
Scott Hippert.
just held our 2014 (rescheduled from
Feb) Sweethearts dinner at Michaels
Restaurant in downtown Rochester! We
had a great turnout and an awesome
meal was served by the staff at Michaels.
We had some good cheer and lots of
fun. We held a little trivia contest with
everyone and had 3 of our couples,
Scott and Brenda Hippert, Steve and
Bev Groteboer and Larry and Audrey
Norte do a couple’s competition that was
proudly won by the Norte’s. Those 2 can
do things with “Red Solo” cups like I’ve
never seen before!? CONGRATS Larry
and Audrey! Once again, thank you to
everyone that attended.
Our club has its annual Father
Daughter/son banquet coming up April
2nd at Willow Creek Golf club here
in Rochester. We are hoping to have
another huge Shrine club turnout for
this event. I will be sending out more
information on this as we get closer
to the 2nd. Other upcoming events to
remember are the club and unit meeting
May 13th and also coming in May is
Hospital day at the Shiners Hospital.
If you have never been to the hospital,
this is a great time to go check out our
awesome hospital and meet everyone
that works there.
I want to congratulate our newest
Steve and Bev Groteboer
Rochester Shrine member, Tyler
Stockinger who was brought into the
Osman Shrine on March 11th 2014 CONGRATS Tyler!!
Fraternally,
Bob Gregor
2014 RASC President
Rochester
Dragon Patrol
Greetings Nobles and Ladies,
While Chang is still in hibernation,
the days are getting longer and finally
warmer! Parade season will be here
before we know it. We already have five
parades scheduled with more requests
coming in. Also, we are planning for
MSA and Imperial parades.
It is shaping up to be a busy summer
and the Dragon Patrol is looking
forward to seeing all of Chang’s
supporters at the many parades we
participate in. We always look forward
to a great time and the opportunity to
socialize with other Shrine units while
raising money for the Shrine Hospital
and Kids.
Our next stated meeting is April 23rd
at the Clarion Inn in Rochester at 7:00
p.m.
Contestants prepare for the solo cup drill. Left - Steve and Bev Groteboer,
Center - Noble Larry Norte and Lady Audrey, far right – Noble Scott Hippert and Lady Brenda
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Check us out at www.rochesterdragon.
com and Rochester Dragon on
Facebook.
April 2014
Legion of Honor
What a Winter!! We
had to cancel our Feb
meeting due to the
weather, and are way
behind on planning
and getting ready for
the Circus! Hopefully
Jim Moore
we will catch up at
our March meeting at
O-Gara’s. The next newsletter will be all
about the great Circus we had this year!!
Congratulations to all 7 of the latest
Osman Nobles FEZED at the Feb Mini
Ceremonial. The LOH passed out 2
petitions and hopefully they were able to
join us for dinner on the 20th of March.
Our “Updated” Calendar for the next
few months is;
March 20th we met at O-Gara’s on
Snelling and Selby and had a great time.
Got a lot accomplished too!
ATTENTION OSMAN NOBLES
Photo Contest
Mar 27th –30th at the Circus!!! Hardest
fun anyone ever had!!
April 7th is Osman’s Circus Workers
Party at the Lost Spur
April 8th the Lynnhurst Dinner
April 17th LOH mtg is at the 7th St
Social to celebrate our ladies, the Circus
volunteers and the delayed recognition of
over 150 years of service to the Legion of
Honor.
Email Doreen pictures of
parades, events and parties.
May 15th meeting will be at the Lost
Spur, if open, for meeting and practice for
Acacia on Memorial Day
annual outing with the Potentate, Divan
and our families.
Our next big event is Acacia Memorial
Day Service. We will be practicing at the
Osman warehouse after the May meeting
at the Lost Spur clubhouse grill. This
is truly a moving and heart warming
event. We will do a 21gun salute, besides
presenting the colors at the Acacia
Cemetery in Mendota Heights. If you
have never been to one of these services,
please try and attend. It will make you
realize how thankful we all should be, for
our freedom and the sacrifices so many
made to protect it. God Bless America
There are only 4 Osman parades this
summer. South St Paul parade I believe
in late June, White Bear Ave, in July,
LOH parade in Hastings on July 20th,
Osman and the LOH will be at Lakeville
on July 12th, I believe, not sure of all the
dates yet.
Imperial is in July in Minneapolis
and MSA in Aug along with the LOH
Kenyon parade. More details on parade
dates dates to follow.
The Legion of Honor would like to
invite any new Noble or Old Noble to
attend one of our meetings, or events to
see what it is we do, and the pride we all
feel in doing it!
With Pride and Honor,
Commander Jim Moore
June at the Spur and July will be our
Top 15-20 pictures will be
used in the next Osman.
If interested email Doreen Lynch
at [email protected]
Men’s Suits/Tuxes/Blazers/Sports Coats
April 2014
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Austin Area Shrine Club & Oriental Band
Nobles and ladies
met on March 13th at
Lansing Corners Supper
Club North of Austin
on Hwy 218. Following
the Invocation, and
Pledge to our Flag, a two
Neil Hanson
meat buffett dinner was
enjoyed prior to the business portion of
the meeting.
Business items included minutes of the
February meeting, treasurer’s report, and an
update on the sale of Pennants and Plaques
by Noble Otto Volkert. It was indicated
that we still have approximately 10 sales
that can be made. Noble Neil Hanson
distributed a tentative parade schedule for
2014 and explained the dates that were
confirmed or pending at this time.
Communications included a thank you
letter from the University of MN-Hormel
Institute for the monetary donation during
the PTTP Campaign.
The sickness and distress report
indicated that Noble Norm Hecimovich
had been taken to St. Mary’s in Rochester
on February 28th, as he was experiencing
some chest pains. He had two stints
inserted, and we were glad to see him at
our March meeting.
The “Paint the Town Pink” (PTTP)
campaign in Austin during parts of
February included two of our members
participating in the Polar Plunge. Nobles
Dan Hernandez and Riley Broisma were
the two brave ones. Fidelity Lodge #39,
the Shrine Club and the Oriental Band
contributed $1800.00 to this project
which was matched by Minnesota
Masonic Charities. These dollars, as well
as all money raised during the PTTP
campaign goes to the Hormel Institute in
Austin for Cancer Research.
Nobles Bill Newell, Brad Stout and Les
Buck, along with Lady Bonnie Newell
delivered a trailer load of Toys to the
Shrine Hospital on Saturday, March 8th.
The toys are the result of gifts that are
brought by members to the All Masonic
Dinner in December, and donations
from the Salvation Army in Austin. A
huge thank you to all who donated a gift
and made this activity successful. The
children at the Shrine Hospital are the
lucky recipients.
President Brad Stout indicated that the
Shrine Club would be working at the Pizza
Ranch on Weds. June 4th. This is a good
fund raiser for the Club, and workers will
be needed.
The next meeting will be April 10 at the
Travel Lanes in LeRoy, MN.
Neil Hanson
Business Manager
Chanters
March has come in like a lion and a
lamb. Some days cold some warm. Nice
when we can see blue sky and sunshine,
helps the brain too relax from all the
gloom and the cold. Surely hope all this
snow helps the crops and the grass and
flowers, trees and all things associated
with water and lakes also.
We the Chanters are here and doing
what we can. St Patrick’s Day has come
and gone, surely hope everybody had
good time at this party time of green
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clothes and green beer. Party at the Lost
Spur of Corned beef and Cabbage and
a good time was had by all that were in
attendance.
Circus at the end of the month, we
were at set up on Monday working with
novelties, fun time. Circus ushering,
some of us made all of the shows, Big
crowds and good show.
Potentate’s trip this year is going to
be good. Rapid City, Bad Lands, Wall
Drug, great doughnuts at Wall Drug., Try
them. The monuments are terrific. How
could you carve mountain into our faces,
Tremendous. You can wear your boots
and your (cowboy) hat.
Always remember to forget
The troubles that passed away
But never forget to remember
The blessings that
Come each day
Eselamu Aleikum
The Scribe
April 2014
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2 0 1 4 O S M A N PA P E R S U P P O RT E R S
MEMORIALS
Warren & Doreen Lynch
In Memory of P.P. Mike Hildebrand,
Dick McNary, P.P. Tom Huppert &
Doris Plachecki
Leonard Schrade
In Memory of Carole Schrade
Wayne Longwell
In Memory of Jerry Longwell &
Richard K. Brown
Henry L Gleason
In Memory of Henry L. Millis &
Charles R Gleason
Ernie Flury & Becky
In Memory of P.P. John Brockman
Osman Cycle Corps
In Memory of Dale Roberge
Bill & Bonnie Newell
In Memory of Heidi & Carter Newell
Art Lemke
In Memory of Shieks and Might Mites
Dorthee Angel
In Memory of Husband Harold Angel
P.P. Charles & Judee Ferguson
In Memory of P.P. Robert Ferguson
SUPPORTERS
John E Raymond
In Memory of Albert E Raymond (Tim)
Dennis & Elaine Boom
Mankato Shrine Club
Corrine Bergstrom
In Memory of Robert “Bob” Bergstrom
Arthur & Janice Lingo
Leonard Hislop
P.P. John & Debbi Thorstad
- Zor
John & Arlene Thordson
In Memory of Bill Huber, Bill & Dot
Fadden
Esther Olson Matthews
In Memory of P.P. Robert Olson
Osman Past Potentates
In Memory of all Past Potentates
Lloyd & Pat Rogers
Peter & Dolores Kloskowski
Austin Oriental Band
Austin Shrine Club
Art Lemke
Betty Porter
P.P. John & Pat Perkins
In Memory of Nancy Fish
Cannon Valley SC
Hank Brimmer
In Memory of P.P. Charles P. Brimmer
& P.P. William Dodge
P.P. Charles & Judee Ferguson
Albert Lea SC
In Memory of Nancy Fish
P.P. Frank & Beverly Peterson
Dr. Alyn & Anna Dull
Provost
Russ & Pauline Christofk
Tom & Diane Brockman
In Memory of P.P. John Brockman
Neil & Mary Hanson
Roger Berge
In Memory of Vern Hanson
Mankato T-Birds
Edward & Audrey Highum
Jim & Dianna Herriott
P.P. Jerry Plachecki
P.P. Jim & Joan Sweitzer
Russ & Bev Boogren
Heather Krastins Lambert
Chet Harvey
Legion of Honor
Alexandria Shrine Club
P.P. John & Pat Perkins
George & Arline Carlson
Ray & Dianne Hobot
Bill & Donna Witte
Daughters of the Nile
Mat -Sha Temple No 62
Van & Jan Kellogg
Russ, Ralph & Alan Christofk
In Memory of Joe Christofk, Father &
Grandfather
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April 2014
CLUB &
& UNIT
UNIT HEADS
CLUB
HEADS
OFFICERS
ALEXANDRIA CALLIOPE &
OFFICERS
President:
President:
Dave Tabor
Dave Tabor
651-206-8574
651-206-8574
[email protected]
[email protected]
Vice President:
MikePresident:
Yankovec
Vice
320-493-0776
Mike Yankovec
[email protected]
320-493-0776
[email protected]
Secretary/Treasurer:
Dan Mueller
Secretary/Treasurer:
763-295-8797
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651-739-3653
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CLUBS & UNITS
ALBERT LEA&SHRINE
CLUB
CLUBS
UNITS
ALBERT LEA CARS
ALBERT
LEA SHRINE
CLUB
Lynn Davis,
President
ALBERT LEA CARS
507-325-4683
Clarence Schroeder, President
[email protected]
507-373-2778
ALEXANDRIA
AREA
[email protected]
SHRINE CLUB
ALEXANDRIA
AREA
Dale Graff, President
SHRINE CLUB
320-759-4666
Mike Denke, President
320-491-8381
[email protected]
ALEXANDRIA
CALLIOPE &
4-WHEELERS
FOUR-WHEELERS
John
Phillips, Captain
John Phillips, Captain
320-762-0474
320-762-0474
[email protected]
[email protected]
AUSTIN AREA SHRINE CLUB
AUSTIN
SHRINEBAND
CLUB
AUSTINAREA
ORIENTAL
AUSTIN
ORIENTAL
BAND
Brad
Stout,
President
Brad Stout, President
507-433-8294
507-433-8294
[email protected]
[email protected]
BLOOMING PRAIRIE SHRINE
BLOOMING PRAIRIE SHRINE CLUB
CLUB
Andrew Weiss, President
Andrew
Weiss, President
507-528-2533
507-433-8294
CANNON
VALLEY SHRINE CLUB
[email protected]
Dennis Monroe, President
CANNON
VALLEY SHRINE CLUB
507-789-6399
Dennis Monroe, President
CHANTERS
507-789-6399
Dean Strand, President
[email protected]
651-770-2159
CIGARCLUB
CLUB
CIGAR
President
Mike
Ordorff,
Mike Ordorff, President
612-919-0475
62-919-0475
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Stop by to view
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CHANTERS
PATROL
CLOWNS
Dean Strand, President
Wade Brooks, President
651-770-2159
952-447-5702
[email protected]
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PROVOST
George Carlson, Captain
Gary Winter, Captain
651-774-7793
651-484-1763
[email protected]
[email protected]
DIRECTORS
STAFFPresident
Wade Brooks,
Ronald
Clarstrom,
President
952-447-5702
763-754-5547
[email protected]
[email protected]
ROCHESTER
AREA
SHRINE CLUB
Erik Seavey,
Captain
President
Larry
Norte,
608-738-37879
(507) 250-1855
[email protected]
[email protected]
DRUM & BUGLE CORPS
Kent Swedberg, President
Dean Brown, Captain
763-755-6011
612-963-9159
[email protected]
[email protected]
ROCHESTER CYCLE PATROL
SHRINE CLUB
Josh Allen, President
Bob
Gregor, President
507-272-7323
507-261-7985
[email protected]
CLOWNS
DIRECTORS STAFF
DRUM
& BUGLE
CORPS
EAST
CENTRAL
SHRINE
CLUB
Joe
Saad,
Captain
Don Vaughn, President
651-486-7743
320-358-4040
[email protected]
EAST
CENTRAL SHRINE CLUB
Mike Perreault,
President
FRIENDLY
VALLEY SHRINE
CLUB
651-343-4142
Jim Smith, President
[email protected]
651-459-8320
[email protected]
FRIENDLY
VALLEY
SHRINEOFCLUB
LEGION
HONOR
Jim
Smith,
President
William
Beslin,
Commander
651-459-8320
651-322-4562
[email protected]
[email protected]
LEGION OF
HONOR
MANKATO
AREA
SHRINE CLUB
Jim
Moore,
Steve
Igou,Commander
President
952-892-6815
507-546-3827
[email protected]
[email protected]
MANKATO
AREA SHRINE CLUB
MANKATO
T-BIRDS
MichaelMeyer,
Meyer President
Michael
608-395-7609
507-608-395-7609
[email protected]
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MIGHTY
MITES
MANKATO
T-BIRDS
John Watson
Crew Chief
Steve
Igou, President
651-639-9357
507-546-3827
[email protected]
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NOMADS
MIGHTY MITES
BobRovner,
Golder, Crew
President
Burt
Chief
651-777-3781
763-286-2075
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OSMAN
CYCLE CORPS
NOMADS
Dennis
Sherwood,
Captain
Bob
Golder,
President
952-937-5054
651-777-381
[email protected]
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PAST
POTENTATES
OSMAN
CYCLE CORPS
Mike
Awada, President
Peter Staloch,
Captain
612-723-4864
651-343-3152
[email protected]
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PATROL
PAST
POTENTATES
George Carlson, Captain
Mike
Awada, President
651-774-7793
612-723-4864
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PROVOST
ROCHESTER AREA
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ROCHESTER DRAGON PATROL
ROCHESTER
Doug Brick,CYCLES
President
Mark
Anderson, President
507-254-6715
507-254-3129
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ROCHESTER
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Ryan Colligan,
President
Dan
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507-250-2730
608-520-4237
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ST. CLOUD AREA SHRINE CLUB
ROCHESTER
MERRY
MEDICS
Roger Robinson,
President
Ryan
Colligan, President
320-420-8142
507-250-2730
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ST.CLOUD
CLOUDGO-KARTS
AREA SHRINE CLUB
ST.
Mike
Captain
MikeYankovec,
Yankovec,President
320-493-0776
320-493-0776
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SHEIKS
ST. CLOUD GO-KARTS
SteveMathews,
Hoyer, Captain
Steve
Captain
651-487-1089
320-309-6437
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WINONA
SHEIKS AREA SHRINE CLUB
Robert
Stedman,
President
Steve
Hoyer,
Captain
507-454-7209
651-487-1089
[email protected]
[email protected]
ZAGALAS
ROCHESTER
WINONA–AREA
SHRINECHAPTER
CLUB
Steve Groteboer,
President
Robert
Stedman, President
281 467-9333
507-454-7209
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Roger
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Pavlish,
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507-288-7303
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Dan Mueller,
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Mat-Sha Temple No. 62, Daughters of the Nile
We knew that 2013
would be a big year for
Daughters of the Nile
everywhere. We had no
idea what a big year it
would be. The theme
has been Growth,
Education, Motivation
and Service. Mat-Sha
temple has made strides Sara Malewitz,
Queen
in all of these aspects.
We have thirteen lovely new princesses.
Our Choir has expanded and we now
have a Flag Corp. We instituted an
Education committee to teach us about
our order and its history. Our ladies are
having a great time together, working,
playing, meeting and learning. These
ladies provide a huge service to their
communities, serving other Masonic
bodies (such as O.E.S., Job’s Daughters,
Order of the Amaranth and Beauceant).
They volunteer in churches, schools,
hospitals, professional organizations, and
with various philanthropic organizations.
I am proud of the work of the ladies of
our household. They are all exceptional
ladies with so much to give.
I would be remiss if I did not tell you
the amazing time My Husband Donald,
and I had at Homecoming in Grapevine,
TX. What a fun event! Lots of social
time, some shopping, and relaxing and
only one meeting. It was wonderful to
share the time with PQ Heather KrastinsLambert and PQ Gooch KrastinsMcKinnon. The informal dinner on
Friday was a blast, with skits and the
Rithmah Temple Unit performances.
They have five units, including dancers,
pageantry and a clown band. The Past
Supreme Queens and Supreme Elective
Officers dressed up and provided a skit
on music throughout the decades. The
Supreme Appointed officers gave a short
account of some of their favorite stories
from the “Love For The Children Tour”.
Some of the Midwest ladies including
our own PQ Heather and PQ Gooch
performed a dance and threw “snowballs”
commemorating the long winter and
the many times SQ Margaret Ann
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was snowed in at hotels while visiting
temples. Of course, what would a party
be without a song from PSQ Alice
Thomas, who creates her own little
masterpieces having us all buckled over in
laughter. Saturday evening we shared in
a beautiful Ceremonial where three ladies
were welcomed into our order. This was
followed by a banquet and entertainment
from Ron Cole who sang and got us all
out on the floor dancing and enjoying
our last evening together.
I am also happy to report that we are
currently taking orders for Full-zip slub
fleece jackets made by Port Authority.
The Jackets are navy blue and have the
Daughters of the Nile logo and our
temple’s information on the breastplate.
You can also have your name on the
opposite breastplate if you wish. The
cost is $50. To order please contact me at
([email protected] or 651459-6787) before April 19th. We aim to
have the jackets for distribution at our
May Stated Session.
As this is the last article that I will write
as Queen, I must tell you all how blessed
I feel to be a Daughter of the Nile. I
have made some of my dearest friends
and met some of the most wonderful
people. I am especially grateful to the
ladies who agreed to stand with me as
officers this year, every one of you is
exceedingly special to me, and I cherish
the time that we get to spend together.
To the Past Queens who have been
supportive and helpful at every turn and
the ladies of the household who have
volunteered their time and energy when
mine was running low, I am greatly
appreciative. I am grateful to the staff of
Shriners Hospital- Twin Cities, especially
Charles Lobeck and Don Engel who
attended events and wowed our guests
reminding us that what we do is for the
best hospitals in the country. I would
also like to thank Illustrious Sir Don
and Lady Terrie Harmsen. I feel greatly
blessed to know you and am very proud
to have served with you. Thank you for
all of the support you have shown to all
of us at Mat-Sha. To Illustrious Sir Roger
(All events are at the St. Paul Masonic
Center unless otherwise noted)
Saturday, April 12th 2pm
Open Installation Of Officers
Guests welcome
Saturday, April 19th 10am
Stated Session
Saturday, May 17th 10am
Stated Session
and Lady Jennifer Berge, I wish you a
wonderful year. I hope that it is all that
you have imagined and more.
I know that as we move into a new
Nile year, Mat-Sha is in good hands. We
are moving forward with many great years
to look forward to.
I hope to see you soon!
Sparkles of Nile Love,
Sara-Marie Malewitz, Queen
April 2014
Notes from the
Ticket Booth
Now Hear This
WE DID IT AGAIN !
The 91st St. Paul Osman Shrine
Circus is in the history books!
Osman Shrine Stated Meeting
June 10th, 2014, 6:30 pm
We are working to get everything
counted and put away and pay the
remaining bills. We may have some
general finance numbers by the circus
party.
We all deserve a good rest for a job
well done. I hope you are relaxing at
home recovering from
“THE HARDEST FUN WE’VE
EVER HAD!”.
As always, Osman is as much a family
as a fraternity, and that is what makes
our circus the best Shrine circus in the
world!
On behalf of Potentate Roger Berge,
Circus Director Jeff Olsen, Circus
Comptroller Bruce Thomas and
myself,
THANKS TO YOU ALL FOR
ANOTHER GREAT YEAR!!!
Lost Spur/City View
Buffet dinner before the meeting
Notice of Vote
Due notice is hereby given that, at a Stated meeting of Osman Shrine on
June 10, 2014, the following will be voted upon:
As required by Osman Bylaws, the Nobility will vote on the 2015
fundraiser.
There shall be a 2015 fundraiser for the Osman Shrine, a Circus to be
held at the State Fair Coliseum.
Notice of Expenditure from Pilgrimage Fund
There shall be appropriated from the Pilgrimage Fund the sum of
$8,000.00 or as much thereof as is necessary, for the Divan, the Nobility,
and the seven elected Midwest Representatives to attend the Midwest in
Sioux Falls SD, August 21-23, 2014.
There shall be appropriated from the Pilgrimage Fund the sum
of $2,500.00 or as much as is necessary to send the Imperial
Representatives to attend the Imperial Session in Minneapolis MN.
July 6 – July 10, 2014.
And Now - May All Your Days Be
Circus Party Days!
John
Attest. Roger Berge, Potentate
Thomas West, Recorder
Meeting starts promptly at 6:30 pm
Richard N. Purcell, Divan
April 2014
Dennis W. Boom
PP Earl J. Holcomb
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in for a wonderful talk by “Ole Oleson”
about the Norwegian immigration
process to the US. “Betty Crocker” had
stopped by before the meeting and left
a few baking treats for each attendee.
Our Potentate, Roger Berge and his
lady, Jennifer, were our guests for the
day. Thank you, Roger and Jennifer for
attending our luncheon. We appreciate
your support.
Greetings to our members and friends,
We want to thank all of you who
renewed your membership for 2014. If
you are just returning from your “winter
home” and forgot, you can still send in
your dues for 2014. The year has started
really well. For the first time in several
years, we held a February luncheon.
Forty members and their guests joined
The Osman Auxiliary participated
in the Volunteer Expo at the Mall of
America once again this year. It’s a
great opportunity to meet with the
general public and tell our story and
our connection to Shriners Hospital
for Children-Twin Cities. Our board
members did a fine job sharing
information of the services we provide
for the children and their families.
We’re busy planning for our Bunco
event on April 3rd and of course, many
of the members will be helping at circus
again this year. Always a fun time! The
General Auxiliary will be holding their
annual meeting in April. Several of
the Osman Auxiliary members will be
participating in that two day event. This
is the day when Auxiliary representatives
come together from all over the six state
area. We highlight the day by hosting
a patient from our hospital and their
family. It’s also when the Auxiliaries
present checks to the Board for the
monies they’ve raised throughout the
year. It’s truly a blessing to see and hear
how all these ladies and gentlemen
support our kids at the hospital.
Kay Skoog is looking for volunteers to
model at our fall fashion show luncheon.
Contact Kay if you’d like to volunteer –
651-653-0814
Our sympathy and prayers to our
friends, Jerry Payne and Rosewitha
Holcomb.
As always, thank you for your
continued support. Look forward to
seeing you at upcoming events
Rose West, Chairman
[email protected]
651-459-3813
On Saturday, March 8th, Marjorie and David Park, Anders Haugen and Linda
Johnson met members of the Austin Shrine Club at the Hospital to receive a 5 x
8 trailer load of toys. Bill and Bonnie Newell, Les Buck and Brad Stout delivered
the toys they received from the Salvation Army. Every year, the Austin Shrine Club
rings bells for the Salvation Army along with the Masons. Together they raised over
$11,000. Thanks to our great club in Austin, the Salvation Army donates the extra
toys they receive to the kids at our hospital. This is the fourth year the club has
delivered toys. We appreciate your hard work and dedication for all you do for our
kids. It was like Christmas all over again on Saturday. We know the kids will really
love them! Thank you, Shriners and your ladies.
For more information about the Auxiliary, go to our website: www.womens-auxiliary4kids.org.
Marjorie and Linda
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April 2014
Linda Johnson
Helen Nutchals
Chuck Nutchals
Ginger Kreuger
Winona Womens Auxiliary
Theodore and Geraldine Jaros
Please print or type
q
Memorial Gift
q
Tom and Rose West
PP David and Marjorie Park
Rosanna Ash
Lori Galloway
Gary and Ayrica Ash
Helen Kosin
Honorarium Gift
Made by ____________________________________________________________
___________________ ________________________________________________
In Memory of
In Honor of (circle one)
___________________________________________________________________
Send acknowledgement to:
___________________________________________________________________
Name
___________________________________________________________________
Address
Make checks payable to: Osman Womens Auxiliary. Send check along with this
form to: Elizabeth Ekholm, Memorial Chairman. 1703 Lilac Lane. Mendota
Heights, MN 55118
SHRINE SANTA’S
The Midwest
Shrine Association
has approved the
start of a Shrine
Santa Association.
Whether you are
a real bearded
Santa or one that
uses a artificial
beard and hair you
are welcome to
join. As a Shrine Santa you can work with the
Shrine Hospitals. Be a Santa for a child at home.
Maybe a family member of a Shrine Patient is
being deployed you are there for them, or maybe
an early Christmas or a late one so they can have
a Christmas with family.
A few requirements must pass a back ground
check once a year, cost around $50.00, and have
insurance. No DRINKING as a Santa, always
having a clean Santa suit.
For more information you can contact me
at home 715-688-2335, cell 651-491-2825
or emails [email protected] or
[email protected].
Yours in the faith
Santa Warren
April 2014
Osman Womens Auxiliary
Events for 2014
May 3, 2014, Saturday
Luncheon – 11:30 AM
Guest Speaker Joe Dertinger, Shriners Hospital patient and
Special Olympic Skier - Lost Spur/Osman Event Center
September 27, Saturday
Luncheon and Style Show -11:30 AM
Style Show by Baglios, The Afton House
3291 St. Croix Tr. S., Afton, MN
October 25, Saturday
Luncheon and program to be determined
December 6, Saturday
Holiday Luncheon – 11:30 AM
Entertainment by the “Flute Cocktail”
Mendakota Country Club
Osman is Looking For
A Few Good Nobles.
Are you retired
or have
time during
the day?
Do you have a clean, safe
and reliable vehicle?
Would you like to help save the Temple
money?
Are you a safe driver and a
timely person?
If yes, Osman needs you. We are looking to
set up a call list of Drivers to transport patients
to Shriner’s Hospital Twin Cities Campus as
needed.
Please call Doreen or Ellen in the office for
details on how you can be added to the
approved drivers list. Your mileage would
be deductible on your taxes or mileage
reimbursement is available.
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SHC Athletes Compete in Sochi, Russia,
Paralympics’ Competition
Nine current or former SHC
patients from across our North
American service areas have
competed in the Sochi Paralympic
Competition. These athletes include:
Steve Cash (SHC – St. Louis)
• Ice sledge hockey (rt, rt)
Heidi Jo Duce (SHC – Salt Lake
City) • Snowboarding
Stephanie Jallen (SHC –
Philadelphia) Alpine skiing
Dan McCoy (SHC – Erie)
• Ice sledge hockey
Tatyana McFadden (SHC –
Philadelphia)
• Biathlon & cross country skiing
Kevin McKee (SHC – Chicago)
• Ice sledge hockey
Nicole Roundy (SHC – Salt Lake
City)
• Snowboarding (rt, lt)
Santiago Vega (SHC – Salt Lake
City, competing for Chile)
• Alpine skiing
Many of these athletes were
introduced to their sport and
got their first taste for athletic
competition through SHC adaptive
sports clinics. Each of them has
a remarkable story to tell of how
hard work, determination, and
an “accept-no-limits” mindset has
helped to get them to where they
are today. Dan McCoy is in the
photo, left, and Heidi Jo Duce is in
the photo, right. We are proud of
all of these young men and women,
who have distinguished themselves
in such remarkable ways and who
have honored our hospitals, which
aim constantly to inculcate vision,
courage, and going-beyond-your
limits in our pediatric medical care.
Brody Roybal (SHC – Chicago)
• Ice sledge hockey—at 15, the
youngest member of the team
One day to Masonry Special Midyear Event set for
June 21st at the Minnehaha Lodge #65
Cost $250 per person for all three degrees in One day including apron, Cypher,
the book Freemasonry for dummies and all meals that day
vvvvvvvvvvvv
If you have a candidate to get into Lodge and limited time, here is your opportunity to do so.
You must have your petition voted and accepted so you can notify Grand Lodge by June 13th
(NO EXCEPTIONS)
vvvvvvvvvvvv
First come first serve. If you have a candidate please get the information to Grand Lodge
800-245-6050 or the Osman Office 651-452-5660 who will notify them no later than May 31st
vvvvvvvvvvvv
Building Masonry in MN is what will save the Lodges, Rites and Shrine.
Please help us make a difference.
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April 2014
April 2014
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APRIL 2014
1
6
7
Rush Party
After Circus
Party
13
14
20
21
2
3
4
Rochester SC
Austin Oriental
Band
Grand Lodge
Communication
Grand Lodge
Communication
9
10
11
Clowns,
Rochester
Zagalas
Austin SC, Austin
Oriental Band
16
17
Director’s Staff,
Alexandria
Calliope &
4-wheelers,
Alexandria SC
Albert Lea SC,
Albert Lea Cars
Legion of Honor,
East Central SC,
Sheiks, St Cloud
Go-Karts
22
23
24
Rochester
Dragon Patrol
Rochester
Merry Medics
8
Lynnhurst
Dinner
15
Provost
27
28
29
30
St Paul Scottish
Rite BBQ
5
12
Mighty Mites
18
19
25
26
Winona SC,
Cannon Valley SC
If your Club or Unit would like your activities
listed on the calendar please contact the
Osman Shrine office 651-452-5660,
[email protected]
Upcoming Events
May
September
June
October
Club & Unit Meeting 13th
Hospital Days 16th
Ladies Appreciation Brunch 18th
Ceremonial 7th
Stated Meeting 10th
Alexandria Circus 20th
July
Imperial Session 6th-10th Mpls, Mn
Club & Unit 8th
Picnic 27th
August
Midwest Summer
Session 20th-23rd
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Stated Meeting 9th
Potentates Gala 13th
Potentates Trip 18th-21st
Chili Cook Off 12th
November
Hufli 3rd
Club & Unit 11th
December
Stated Meeting 2nd
Club & Unit Holiday
& Parade to Glory 9th
April 2014
St. Patrick’s
Day 2014
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