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THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF TEBALA SHRINERS
Lawrence R. Keyser, Potentate
Vol. 15, No. 2, February
Pictured from left to right: Imperial Sir William “Bill” Bailey (Imperial Marshal), Imperial Sir James R.
Smith (Imperial Ceremonial Master) ,William Kuehn (Chairmen Chicago Hospital),R. Duncan Brown PP
(Tebala), Mark Berillo (Board Member), Robert Cotner (Director of Development)
Medinah Shrine Center, Addison, IL.
A Special award was presented to R. Duncan Brown PP
Schedule of Upcoming Events:
02/13
02/14-2/15
02/18
02/22
03/13
Valentines Dinner
Concealed Carry Classes
Temple Meeting
Daughters of the Nile Ceremonial
St. Patrick’s Day Dinner
3-18
3-22
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4-5
Tebala Monthly Meeting
Daughters of the Nile
Installation of Officers
Children’s Easter Egg Hunt
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POTENTATE’S MESSAGE
A special thank you to those who attended the Installation of Officers
and shared a momentous day with me and my family. Also thanks for
the good wishes from those who were unable join us.
My theme for the year is Freemasonry and Shrinedom United. If we
plan and work together we can
Increase both our membership and our attendance at planned events
Tebala Memorial Service on January 4th was well attended even with the unfriendly weather. We are saddened by the loss last year of 41 Nobles to the Black Camel. We cannot stop the Black Camel, but we can
stop the loss due to suspension. We suspended 29 Nobles due to non payment of dues this past year. Are
we doing something to cause these Nobles to drop their membership? How do we solve this problem and
keep the ones we have? With everyone’s help maybe we can reverse this trend. Membership is the key
to our survival.
We have a very busy year planned with Tebala and our Shrine Clubs and Units.
These are not only for our Nobility and their Ladies, but also for family and friends.
February 13th is the Valentine’s Day Dinner
March 13th is the St. Patrick’s Day Dinner
March 22nd is Alabet Temple Installation of Officers
April 5th is the Children’s Easter Egg Hunt
April 18th is Spring Ceremonial and Membership Award Night
May 23rd is a trip to Medieval Times
These events are open to your family and friends – Bring some of them with you.
Our main goal is to bring back the fun and increase membership.
I want to thank Past Potentate Loy Rice for all his hard work this past year. I have big shoes to fill and
with the help of the Nobility I hope to be successful.
Yours in the Faith
Lawrence R. Keyser
Potentate
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NOBILITY BIRTHDAYS
IN February
Ralph Pullin
James Olmsted
Quinn Riley, Sr.
2nd
8th
1st
Richard E. Anderson
Loren O. Wilson
Richard Michelsen
Frank Rutter
Derek W. Ward
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th
3rd
Andreas Dahl
Kurt P. Keene
Jesse H. Miller
Arthur Swanson
Henry Toms
4th
Victor Green
John R. Red
10th
John Cord, Jr.
Jerry Minor
Gregory Warner
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th
Erick Haglund
Robert Macklin
Charles Slater
Patrick Sornsin
6th
Luther R. Gabriel
Peter Junor
7th
Bradford Huddleston
Leonard Jones
Lester Krug
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Samuel Thomas
James Hackbarth
Arne Larsen, Jr
Eugene Morris
Gene Snyder
Lawrence Spence
William Wenger,
PP
17th
26th
16th
Robert L. Hooper
Richard Kennay
Craig Manley
Dennis Brinkman
David Marshall
Jeffrey Moll
Herbert Walberg
27th
18th
Matthew Gibbons
Thomas E. King
Mitchell C. Kraft
James Novak
Thomas R. Stone
John Markuson
Gary Tewksbury
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Ryan C. Collin
Arnold J. Meyers,
Jr
Ronald Naden
Larry Whitsel
Lowell Baxter
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5th
25th
19th
12th
Warren E. Brander
15th
William Henbest
Larry Margis
Dennis Streid
David Tuell
Jerry E. Sanders,
Jr.
20th
Frank McReynolds
Rollo
Wagenknecht
21st
29th
24th
Henry Keyser
George W. Nelson
Dallas R. Smith
David Babcock
James Leason, PP
Harry Beattie
John Reining
Thomas McGovern
Keith Rundle
Thomas Stone, Jr.
Jerald Snyder
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Orval J. Johnson
Kenneth Rodermel
Ryan Zimmerman
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TEBALA SHRINE TEMPLE MEETING MINUTES, Dec 17, 2014
LOY RICE, POTENTATE
LARRY KEYSER, CHIEF RABBAN
TOM WATSON, ASSISTANT RABBAN
LES MCCLELLAND, HIGH PRIEST & PROPHET
JERRY MINOR, ORIENTAL GUIDE
TOM RUNGE, P.P. TREASURER
MARK TORRANCE, RECORDER
Those present per register.
THE MEETING WAS CALLED TO
ORDER AT 7:30 P.M. BY: LOY RICE,
POTENTATE.
MINUTES: Motion made by Richard
Hoovler, 2nd by Hollie Guist to dispense
with the reading of the minutes, motion
passed.
TREASURER’S REPORT: Motion made
by Hollie Guist &2nd by Leon Larsen, PP
to accept the Treasurer’s report. Motion
passed.
PRESENTATION OF BILLS:
Motion made by Austin Kelley, 2nd by
Carlos Duran to pay the bills, motion
passed.
DEATHS, DEMITS, RESTORATIONS:
Starting membership 1004, created 6; restored 1; expired 5; resignations 0; suspensions 0; associates 7; gain of 3; total membership 1013.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
CIRCUS – Tom Runge, PP. reported that
we have held the 2nd meeting & are proceeding with the changes we will have to
make with the new venue. We will be voting on the telemarketing contract tonight.
Show times will be changed next year.
HOSPITAL - Ron Obara, PP showed pictures of R. Duncan Brown, PP receiving a
reward for his service to the Chicago hospital. The hospital has signed an agreement
with the University of Chicago hospital for
mutual help.
KARNIVAL OF KARNAGE – Mark Tor- High Priest & Prophet: Craig Sand, PP
rance reported that they didn’t do so well placed into nominations Jerry Minor for
this year. Will have a full report at next High Priest & Prophet, Gary Ackerman
month’s meeting.
cast the unanimous vote, 2nd by Richard
Hoovler. Are there any further nominaRECYCLING – Dave Babcock, PP pre- tions was asked 3 times. After hearing no
sented a check for $250.00 collected from further nominations, Jerry Minor was
can recycling. Thanked the nobles for all elected to the position of High Priest &
their efforts.
Prophet for the ensuing year, by acclimation.
OLD BUSINESS: Anyone interested in
babysitting the Temple, please contact Oriental Guide: Chuck Slater nominated
Denise or Mark to sign up.
John Milliren, PP for Oriental Guide. Barry Kasmar placed into nomination Bill
NEW BUSINESS: Motion made by Bill Robertson, PP for Oriental Guide. Bill
Robertson, PP, 2nd by Bob Bell to renew Robertson, PP won the election for Orienthe Circus contract with Craig Sand, PP. tal Guide. Recorder: Leon Larsen, PP
Motion passed.
Placed into nomination Mark Torrance for
Leon Larsen, PP thanked everyone for the Recorder, Austin Kelley cast the unanicards and support he received during his mous vote, 2nd by Martin McDaniel, PP.
illness. Bruce Sumpter presented $343.00 Are there any further nominations was
cash from collecting tabs for the Chicago asked 3 times. After hearing no further
Hospital.
nominations, mark Torrance was elected to
the position of Recorder for the ensuing
year, by acclimation.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS:
Potentate: J oe Blanchar d placed into
nomination Larry Keyser for Potentate, Treasurer: Leon Lar sen PP placed into
Austin Kelley cast the unanimous vote, 2nd nomination Tom Runge, PP for Treasurer,
by Gary Ackerman. Are there any further Bob Bell cast the unanimous vote, 2nd by
nominations was asked 3 times. After hear- Pete Holm. Are there any further nominaing no nominations, Larry Keyser was tions was asked 3 times. After hearing no
elected to the position of Potentate for the further nominations, Tom Runge, PP was
ensuing year, by acclimation.
elected to the position of Treasurer for the
ensuing year, by acclimation.
Chief Rabban: Martin McDaniel, PP
placed into nomination Tom Watson for FINANCE COMMITTEE ELECTION –
Chief Rabban, Joe Blanchard cast the Jack Atchison nominated Hollie Guist &
unanimous vote, 2nd by Leon Larsen, PP. Gene Gambel, 2nd by Martin McDaniel, PP
Are there any further nominations was
asked 3 times. After hearing no further
nominations, Tom Watson was elected to MEETING SUSPENDED AT 8:37 P.M.
the position of Chief Rabban for the ensu- RESPECTFULLY
SUBMITTED:
ing year, by acclimation.
MARK TORRANCE RECORDER
Assistant Rabban: Roger Anderson PP
placed into nomination Les McClelland for
Assistant Rabban, Richard Hoovler cast
the unanimous vote, 2nd by Gary Ackerman. Are there any further nominations
MEMBERSHIP – Jerry Minor thanked was asked 3 times. After hearing no further
everyone for their help with membership. nominations, Les McClelland was elected
to the position of Assistant Rabban for the
TEBALAGRAM – Gary Ackerman stated ensuing year, by acclimation.
that he needs articles & pictures. Due to
printing & mailing issues, please submit
your articles & information at least two
months in advance to insure it gets in in
time.
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MOTOR PATROL RECEIVES HONOR
AT CHRISTMAS PARTY
The Tebala Motor Patrol Christmas party was held
at the Moose Lodge in Zion Illinois on Saturday December 13, 2014. The m.c. for the evening was the
2014 Director of the Motor Patrol Mike Hoeth.
Again this year, the Moose staff did a great job
with a complete steak meal, cooked to order. Ziggy
and I tested all the desserts and decided after he and
I had eaten eight cupcakes, they were the best!
The Chinese’s Raffle had its usual surprises and then some. I was able to steel lottery tickets from our
Chief Rabban-2015 Potentate Larry Keyser and won money. I won’t say he was too upset about that, but
when he got up to pull another ticket, he asked Ziggy, who was sitting next to me, would he like to be the
2015 Chief Aid? (LOL)
The ladies of the Motor Patrol. What can you say
about them? Each greet everyone coming into the
party with a smile and a hug and some nice words.
They are a great group of ladies. Speaking of the
ladies, they make each year, by hand, beautiful
miniature Christmas trees which some go to the
hospital. Two were raffled off at the party this
year. A great addition to the party and a great example why the SHRINER LADIES need to be included in all our clubs and units. Great job ladies!!
Speaking of Chief Rabbans. Chief Rabban Larry Keyser assisted by P.P. Bill Robertson swore in the new
officers for 2015 who are President “ZIGGY”, V.P. Austin Kelly, Secretary Brian Wilber, Treasurer Mike
Patterson. Director for 2015 appointed by the Potentate, Mike Hoeth.
The highlight of the evening was the “Honor” bestowed on the Tebala Motor Patrol by past Director Bill
Dowden. Bill was the ‘original’ director of the motor patrol. Bill served from 1962 to 1975 as the Motor
Patrol Director.
Bill along with his lady, presented to the present Motor Patrol Director Mike Hoeth, his “DIRETOR EMERTIUS FEZ” as a keep sake to the Tebala Motor Patrol. Pictured is the 2014-15 Director of the Tebala
Motor Patrol Mike Hoeth, Director Bill Dowden and President of the Motor Patrol “Ziggy”
This was truly a very high honor for all the members of the Motor Patrol to receive and will be cherished
for many years to come. From all the members of the Motor Patrol and their ladies, a heartfelt thank you to
Bill for his many, many years of support to Tebala and The Tebala Motor Patrol. A very distinguished carrier of service to others.
Respectfully Submitted
Joe Blanchard 2015 Chief Aid
Motor Patrol Member
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LOVES PARK SHRINE CLUB NEWS…(and random thoughts)
It’s February already—my how time
flies. We are still dark with not much
to report except some dues trickled in.
The nearest was from Machesney Park
and the farthest from Florida. If you
haven’t paid up for 2015 yet, send
$10.15 to the address at the end of the
column.
Now St. Valentine is here.
We greet his birthday with a cheer.
For happiness from friend to friend
Flies with the Valentines we send.
Today as Valentines go out
To people near and far,
This one I’m sending right to you
To say how nice you are.
Author Unknown
My Lady and I attended a Hi-Twelve
reunion in December, (after the deadline), at the Hoffman House. Brother
Lee Johnson made it go. All Brothers
received similar gifts to the LPSC Ladies Nite (wrapped in designer paper
with sterling silver tape). Ladies received chocolate. We had excellent
food and before we left we all met
S.O.S.O.B. (Son of Sweet Old Bob)
alias Mike Prosser. He explained the
very large ring he was wearing. You
may know about it already but if you
don’t you missed a fine explanation.
Our thanks, to Mike for his hospitality.
July 31 is the date for the next re-union.
JEFF FOXWORTHY SEZ:
YOU’RE NOT A KID ANYMORE
WHEN...
You have a dream about prunes.
People call at 9 p.m. and ask, “Did I
wake you?”
Neighbors borrow your tools.
You take a metal detector to the beach.
You wear black socks with sandals.
You start believing that you really did
walk five miles to school barefoot and
in the snow.
You tell the barber to comb it over the
best he can.
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Did you remember Elvis’s 80th Birthday on January 8?
Three Essential Elvis Talking Points:
Elvis was a natural blond who
started dying his hair in high
school.
He bought Franklin Roosevelt’s
Presidential yacht.
He never performed outside
North America.
TRIVIA TEST TIME:
Which State was the
First in the modern era with a
Government-sanctioned lottery?
A. New Hampshire
B. Colorado
C. California
D. New York
Keep reading for the answer.
SIGNS & PLAQUES:
Wine a bit, you’ll feel better…
I can’t clean because…I get distracted
by all the Cool stuff I find…
You never see a MOTORCYCLE
parked outside of a Psychiatrist’s office.
“There is a better way for everything.
Find it.”
Thomas Edison
“Success is a journey, not a destination.” Ben Sweetland
“Always bear in mind that your own
resolution to succeed is more important
than any other one thing.”
Abraham Lincoln
“Personal relationships are the fertile
soil from which all advancement in real
life grows.”
Ben Stein
“Whenever you are asked if you can do
a job, tell ‘em “Certainly, I can!” Then
get busy and find out how to do it.”
Theodore Roosevelt
“In golf, as in life, it’s the follow
through that makes the difference.”
Unknown
“A pessimist sees the difficulty in every
opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.”
Sir Winston Churchill
“Experience is not what happens to a
man. It’s what a man does with what
happens to him.” Aldous Huxley
“You can get by on charm for about 15
minutes. After that, you’d better know
TODAY I WILL BE HAPPIER THAN something.”
A BIRD WITH A FRENCH FRY
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
TOOL RULES!
DON’T TOUCH THEM
DON’T MOVE THEM
DON’T BORROW THEM
DON’T EVEN LOOK AT THEM!
GREAT BUMPER STICKER:
“Honk if you love Jesus. Text while
driving, if you want to meet him.”
“Doubt is often the beginning of wisdom.”
M. Scott Peck
PONDER A WHILE:”
The most important trip you may take
in life is meeting people halfway.
What I know for sure is that what you
give comes back to you.
WHO SAID THAT?
“Others can stop you temporarily—you
are the only one who can do it permanently.
Zig Ziglar
“Anything one man can imagine, other
men can make real.”
Earl Nightingale
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LOVES PARK SHRINE CLUB NEWS…(and random thoughts)
Do not wish to be anything but what you WALKED INTO A BAR
are, and try to be that perfectly.
IT WAS TENSE.
Luck is when preparation meets opportunity.
“Yes, I remember you well, but
you aren’t the one I’m looking for. I
mean the guy who left the stall door
open.”
Her bootlegging was illegal
BUT I LOVED HER STILL.
The Proud Papa
One day shortly after the birth
of their new baby, the mother had to go
A willing helper does not wait until they
out to do some errands. So the proud
are asked.
CAN’T TALK,
papa stayed home to watch his wonderGAMES ON.
ful new son.
Setting goals is the first step in turning
Soon after the mother left, the
the invisible into the visible.
baby started to cry. The father did eveTRIVIA TEST ANSWER:
New Hampshire
rything he could think of to do but the
One person’s mess is merely another
baby wouldn’t stop crying. Finally, the
person’s filing system.
dad got so worried he decided to take the
KIDS & GRANDKIDS TIME:
Teacher: Tom, please recite Lincoln’s
infant to the doctor.
It isn’t what you do, but how you do it.
Gettysburg address.
After the doctor listened to the
Tom: Gee, I didn’t know he’d moved!
father all that he had done to get the baNever confuse movement with action.
by to stop crying, the doctor began to
Teacher: Bruce, I hope you’re studying examine the baby’s ears, chest and then
hard for the geometry test.
down to the diaper area. When he undid
RECENT T-SHIRT SIGHTINGS:
I’M NOT ALWAYS
Bruce: Not to worry, Teach—I know all the diaper, he found that the diaper is
SARCASTIC
the angles!
indeed full.
Sometimes I’m sleeping.
“Here’s the problem”, the Dr.
Teacher: Gene, name a product raised
said. “He needs a change.”
HERE I AM
where the annual rainfall exceeds 40
The father was very perplexed,
Now what are your other
inches.
“But the diaper package says it is good
two wishes!
Gene: Umbrellas!
for up to 10 lbs!”
Don’t find fault, find a remedy.
My theory on inertia
Has no momentum.
I CAME
I MOWED
I KICKED GRASS
If it weren’t for “crazy “ I’d never
go anywhere!
I’M PERFECT.
YOU ADJUST.
If I can’t fix it,
It must not be broken...
IT IS WHAT IT IS….
OR IS IT?
SARCASM,
Just one more service
I offer
If it wasn’t for PHYSICS,
I’d be UNSTOPPABLE
THE PAST
THE PRESENT
THE FUTURE
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LAUGH A LITTLE TIME!
Eternally Grateful
Benjamin is in the midst of a
long dry spell in Las Vegas. Eventually
he gambles away all his money and has
to borrow a quarter from another gambler just to use the men’s room. He
finds a stall that happens to be open and
pockets the quarter.
Believing that his luck has finally changed, he puts the quarter in a slot
machine and hits the jackpot. He takes
his winning and goes to the blackjack
table and turns his modest winnings into
a million dollars.
Wealthy beyond his wildest
dreams, Benjamin goes on the lecture
circuit, where he tells his incredible story. He tells his audiences that he will be
eternally grateful to his benefactor, and
if he ever finds the man he will share his
fortune with him.
After months of speaking, a man
in the audience jumps up and says, “I’m
that man. I was the one who gave you
the quarter.”
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It’s about time to duck out, but just a
reminder---Please forward your ideas,
comments, questions, complaints, Attaboys, suggestions or whatever to: President PP Leon Larsen at 1-815-6337437
(home) or 1-815-494-1554 (mobile):
Vice President PP Tom Runge at 1-815389-8622 (home) or 1-815-389-6566
(mobile): Secretary Gene Snyder at 1779-475-0222(home) or 1-815-520-4997
(mobile), or Treasurer Jim Hall at 1-815633-1784. The mailing address remains:
Loves Park Shrine Club, P.O. Bo 2411,
Loves Park, IL. 61132-0411. Now it is
time to duck out! Jim Hall, Scribe
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APPLY HERE FOR PART TIME WORK
Earn Extra CASH!
“Building Babysitters” are needed at Tebala Shrine Center
Flexible Hours - - - - Good Compensation - - - - - Meals Included (at some functions)
Tebala is looking for responsible “Building Babysitters” to watch and oversee the
Shrine Center rental functions. We would prefer couples to better meet the needs of
most rentals. Please contact the Tebala business office and sign-up today. Good compensation and many lucrative benefits await. We will train and provide all instructions
required. Become a part of great team of Nobles and Ladies who truly care about
Tebala’s future! Fall training sessions starting soon!
If you have any interest at all – please call the Tebala office at
provide your name and an address/phone
number to contact you. We will be in touch.
815-332-2010 and
We Need You!!! Please Call Today!!!
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BLUE HAZE CHOPPERS-DRESSER SHRINE CLUB-DIRECTORS STAFF COMBINE
CHRISTMAS PARTY
The Tebala Blue Haze Choppers, Directors Staff and Dresser Shrine Club had a combined Christmas
party on Friday December 5th at the Hoffman House Restaurant. The menu consisted of the Hoffman
House Specialty Roast Prime Rib and Pesto Primavera with a house special dessert. Mike Prosser and the
staff did an outstanding job supplying great food and great service again this year.
Jean Keyser headed up the Chinese Raffle this year. A lot of great gifts including a few ‘special’ gifts.
Attending were past potentates Bill Robertson and his lady Barb, P.P. Richard Bowers and his lady Judy,
P.P. John Milliren and his lady Bonnie.
Divan members attending were Illustrious Sir Loy Rice and his lady Sandra and Chief Rabban Larry
Keyser and his lady Jean and High Priest and Profit Les McClelland and his lady Pat. Also, representatives from the motor patrol, air squadron, horse patrol, loves park shrine club.
Everyone had a great time and thought the ‘combined’ Christmas party was a great idea and it will be
done again next year. If you missed this party, you missed one of the best Christmas party’s at Tebala.
Mark your calendar for December 4, 2015 and see you next year. Happy Holidays to everyone.
Nobility Service Directory
If you would like your service listed below, send your service, name and phone number to [email protected]
Cleaning
Jerry Minor - 815-978-0582
Clergy
Les McMclelland - 815-222-7943
P l a c e
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DJ
Carlos Duran - 847-877-2664
Stained Glass
Barry Kasmar - 815742-2195
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Gary Ackerman - 815-540-8433
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DUES DUES DUES
Want to end that annual bill from TEBALA?
Tebala is excited to offer this program. As technology grows, life is sometimes made simpler for all
of us. AUTOPAY is a great way to get rid of that annual dues notice. With a onetime signature and authorization from you we will automatically charge your card one time a year, every October when we are mailing
dues cards. This will be done manually and securely and doesn’t have that risk of sending card numbers over
the internet.
We have for some time offered Nobles the ability to pay with plastic, but in a way to make it more
convenient for you we can keep track o when your payment is due and make it with your approved credit
card. This is an optional program it is not required that you do this.
Tebala sends in excess of 1,100 dues notices each fall at $0.49 each just for postage not including the
envelope letter printing and administrative cost; then you spend the same to return a payment and we spend it
again to mail your card. The auto pay method for those choosing will have a $2.00 fee for the transaction.
Tebala spends $0.49 to mail your dues card and receipt for the card transaction, that simple. This program has
been very successful in many Temples throughout North America and with your help it will be very successful here.
If you would like to participate in this program, and have not already signed up, please fill out the
form below and return it to the Tebala Temple office.
………..AUTO PAY AUTHORIZATION……….
Name as it appears on card (print)_______________________________________________
Membership # (on your dues card)_______________________________________________
Address (including City, State, Zip)
Home Phone (____) ____________________ Work (____) ________________________
Cell (____) ___________________ Email address ___________________________________
Credit Card Type: Visa/MasterCard
Card # __________________________________________ * VPN _________________
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"Judy Bowers presents a check to Jeri Hopper winner of the 2014 Ceta Education Foundation
Scholarship Raffle, for $10,000 , Assistant Rabban Tom Watson is congratulating Jeri on her good luck..
Judy wanted to let everyone know that when she comes around with her tickets, people you know do win.
Congratulations Judi"
"MEMORIAL BENCH GIVEN THE FINAL TOUCH
Two large planters with pine boughs were added to the setting for the 2015 Memorial Service.
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Rockford, IL
Tebala Shrine Center
7910 Newburg Road
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 332-2010
Attention,
Nobles!
Join the fun and get involved.
Make a call today!
2015 TEBALA OFFICERS
Potentate:
Lawrence R. Keyser
email: [email protected]
Home: 815-544-7733
Chief Rabban:
Tom Watson
email: [email protected]
Home: 815-633-2054
Cell: 815-494-2545
Assistant Rabban:
Les McMclelland
email: [email protected]
Home: 815-398-7399
Cell: 815-222-7943
High Priest & Prophet:
Jerry Minor
email: [email protected]
Cell: 815-978-0582
Oriental Guide:
Bill Robertson P.P.
Email: [email protected]
Home: 815-544-9664
Cell:
815-543-2941
Treasurer:
Tom Runge, P.P.
email: [email protected]
Home: 815-389-8622
Cell: 815-222-6566
Recorder:
Mark Torrance
email: [email protected]
Cell: 815-871-6226
Tebala Shrine Office:
7910 Newburg Road
Rockford, IL 61108
Office Hours:
8 AM – 4 PM M-F
815-332-2010
815-332-5923 Fax
Blackhawk Farms Weekend
Dave Babcock P.P.
815-335-2498
Cell: 815-979-7528
June 20th & 21st
Marshal Aides
Dressers
Larry Whitsel
815-332-5760 Walter Lockhart 630-892-2251
Meeting fourth Tuesday
at Temple at 7p.m.
Mini-Bikes
Arthur Swanson 815-547-1064
Circus
Freeport T-Ten Parade Club
Meeting first Thursday of the
Tom Runge
815-222-6566 month at Zamador Club –
Dean White
815-541-2772
July 17-19th
Richmond, Il – 7 pm
Jo-Carroll Shrine Club
Corn Boil
Lewis DeGraff 815-493-6554
Motor Patrol
nd
Director’s Staff
Mike Hoeth
847-223-1824 Meeting 2 Wednesday of the
Divan Aides
month – call for location
Greg Stanbury 815-985-4471
August 19th
Parade Staff
Legion of Honor
Ron Lanquist
815-397-0656 Glenn Klebsdel 815-389-2426
Tebala Family Picnic
DeKalb County S.C.
Divan All Aides
Ritualistic Divan
Loves Park Shrine Club
August 30th
Donald Kimes, P.P.
Leon Larsen, P.P.
815-985-8454
815-494-1554
Vidalia Onions
Meeting 2nd Thursday
Bob Armstrong 815-459-3898 Air Squadron
April thru November
Paul Thorne
630-365-6217 Tom Watson
815-494-2545
Joe Zimmerman815-703-8696 Meeting 4th Wednesday of the
McHenry County Shrine
month - call for location
Club
Arabic Patrol
Mark Indyke
815-245-6659
Charles E. Beard 815-218-3623 Batavia Shrine Club
Bob Armstrong 815-459-3898
Chanters
Mendota Shrine Club
Ronald Pauly
815-398-4548
Vade Wadmeyer 815-866-6177
Big Wheels
Director’s Staff
Bill Owens
773-870-0296
Bruce Sumpter 815-654-2049
Ogle County Shrine Club
Hollie Guist
815-734-6393
Honda Patrol
Blue Haze Choppers
Charles E. Beard 815-218-3623 Todd Roberts 815-979-3632
Past Masters
Horse Patrol
Hugh DeGroff 815-988-9437
Bill Heflin
815-289-1200 DeKalb County Shrine Club
Chuck Slater
847-774-7400
Klowns
Membership Chairman
Dan Hartman 815-946-2000 Dixon Shrine Club
Paul Cronin
207-406-1999
Meeting first Tuesday of the
John Red
815-288-0250
month at Tebala – 7:30 pm