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August 2015
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The Tradition Continues at Imperial Session.
Imperial Sir Jerry Gantt receives his Al Malaikah
Swagger Stick from Illustrious Sir Lynn Georgson and
Potentate’s Personal Aide Gary Kahvedjian
Inside This Issue
What’s Inside page 2
Shrine Event Listings page 2
Contact Information page 3
Pote’s Notes page 4
Thanking Our Donors page 4
Koppers POV Invitation page 5
Al Malaikah Golf Tournament Form page 6
Al Malaikah Golf Club Information page 7
Shriners Trail of Fame Information pages 8 & 9
Event Pictures page 10
Shrine Family Picnic Information page 11
Region 2 POV Information page 12
Hillbilly Family Cruise Info page 12
Advertise Your Business Here pages 12 & 13
Al Malaikahan Supporters page 14
Shriners Hospital For Children Golf
Tournament Volunteer Information page 15
Al Malaikah Masons Night Information page 16
Youth Orders Halloween Dance Info page 17
Hillbilly Degree Information page 18
Stagecraft POV Info page 18
Shrine Application page 19
What’s In Store For 2015 back cover
What’s On The Horizon
August
Saturday, 1
Cigars Under the Stars Fundraiser
Friday, 7
Fiesta Parade
Saturday, 8
Ventura Parade; Santa Maria & Lompoc POV
Sunday, 16
Stagecraft POV
Tuesday, 18
San Bernardino Scottish Rite Visitation
Sunday, 23
Koppers POV
Monday, 24
Divan Meeting/Auditorium Co. Meeting
September
Wednesday, 9
Masons Night
Saturday, 12
Orange Belt Shrine Club POV
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Sunday, 13
Beach Cities Shrine Club POV
Friday, 18
Shrine Golf Tournament
Saturday, 26
Ceremonial
Sunday, 27
Hillbilly Degree @ San Fernando Lodge
Monday, 28
Divan Meeting/Auditorium Co. Meeting
Tuesday, 29
Trojan Shrine Club Celebrity Dinner
October
Saturday, 3
Koppers Fundraiser
Sunday, 4
Shrine Family Picnic
Saturday, 10
Paso Robles Parade
Saturday, 24
Stated Meeting
Lobster Fest
Sunday, 25
Hosts POV
2nd Ceremonial Master’s Roast
Monday, 26
Divan Meeting/Auditorium Co. Meeting
Friday, 30
Youth Halloween Dance
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Leo Anselm 661-803-8458
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Brad Bergman 760-247-5404
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Jeremy Chongco 818-568-8135
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Steve Hale 951-858-1942
Desert Legion of Honor Corps Ben Spolarich 909-210-9404
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Jerry Deprest 818-980-8370
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Donald Clark 760-799-0636
Steve Worford 661-664-6297
Thomas McKinney 760-376-6962
Marty Morrow 818-510-0440
Fred Holmes 805-733-3685
Donald Kuehne 310-216-6888
Sam Huston 310-328-0457
Joe Goldwine 818-343-1631
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Lee Fogle 909-798-1615
Gregg Mandinach 760-327-4575
James Halladay 626-798-1981
Richard Morton 805-238-1454
Dave Chernik, PP 310-679-4066
Ron Marney 661-703-0970
Nick Romano 909-307-8848
Alan Schweitzer 805-967-5358
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MARK T. ELLIOTT
Editor & Publisher
Volume 54 Number 8
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August 2015
AL MALAIKAH SHRINERS
CHARTERED JUNE 25th,1888
LYNN GEORGESON
117th Illustrious Potentate
MIKE WOLF...............................Chief Rabban
MIKE METZLER..................Assistant Rabban
GUY RICHMOND...........High Priest & Prophet
BRUCE PONOROFF...................Oriental Guide
DALE ST.CLAIRE.............................Treasurer
THOMAS REOCH..............................Recorder
SEB BADOYAN............1st Ceremonial Master
RAFFI BARSAMIAN....2nd Ceremonial Master
JOSEPH CAMPBELL..............Temple Director
KALANI JENSEN................................Marshal
PERRY ERICKSON.........Captain of the Guard
ROBERT ORGEN........................Chief of Staff
BILL FRANKENSTEIN....Commandant of Units
ILL. DAVID WEHMEYER, PP...............Chaplain
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES,
AL MALAIKAH SHRINERS
John Everson, President
Glen Christensen, P.P., Vice President
Richard Ullman, Real Estate
Dave Chernik, P.P., Investments
Lynn Georgeson, Potentate, ex officio
Mike Wolf, Chief Rabban, ex officio
Dale St. Claire, Treasurer/Investments
with Tom Reoch, Secretary
Aaron Blackman, P.P., Trustee Emeritus
William Froelich, P.P., Trustee Emeritus
David Haldeman, P.P., Trustee Emeritus
Aaron Grossman, P.P., Treasurer Emeritus
AL MALAIKAH MEMBERS OF
SHRINERS INTERNATIONAL
(Voting member of the “Iowa” [fraternal] Corporation
and the “Colorado” [Shriners Hospital] Corporation)
     Nicholas Thomas (At Large)
Past Imperial Potentate
Elected Representatives
Lynn Georgeson
Mike Wolf
Mike Metzler
Guy Richmond
Also representing Al Malaikah as voting members,
Colorado [Shriners Hospitals] Corporation only:
Aaron Grossman,P.P., Stuart Wright, P.P.
Shriners
Hospitals
For Children
Los Angeles
Opened February 15, 1952
3160 Geneva Street
Los Angeles, CA 90020
Telephone 213-388-3151
Fax 213-387-7528
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Pote’s Notes...
H
i y’all,
The month started out with the Imperial Convention in Houston,
Texas attended by representatives from most all of the Temples. Jerry
Gantt was elected Imperial Potentate for 2015 - 2016. Dale Stauss, P.I.P.
was voted in as the new President of the Colorado Corporation (hospitals).
An amendment to raise the per capita from $15.00 to $30.00 was voted
on and passed by the representatives at this meeting. Our own P.I.P. Nick
Thomas, to his surprise, received the Imperial Potentate’s Award of Merit
for his dedication and service to the Shrine. Also P.P. Glen Christensen
received his Emeritus status for the Colorado Corporation (Hospitals).
Congratulations to both of them.
Saturday, July 18th was our quarterly stated meeting with
a large number of 50 year members receiving their certificate
and pin. The day started out with a great breakfast; we had over
a 120 people attend. I would like to thank Bruce Ponoroff who
orchestrated the meal and I appreciate all you did to make it a
success. Some of the Temple events coming up are Cigars under
the Stars on August 1st and the Ventura parade on August 8th.
The week of August 10th, we will begin engraving the pavers on
the “Shriners Trail of Fame”, then on August 20th we plan on having a ribbon cutting and unveiling
of the engraved pavers. I encourage all of you to come out and be a part of the momentous event.
We have Mason’s night on September 9th which will be held at the Shrine Auditorium.
Our second annual golf tournament benefiting our Shriner’s Hospital will be on September 18 at
Griffith Park. On September 26th we will have a ceremonial at the Temple and I encourage all
of you to recruit a new member from your Blue Lodge for this ceremony. Mark your calendars to
attend our Shrine Family Picnic on Sunday October 4th. For more information on these events,
check the Al Malaikahan. Please participate in as many of these events as you can. The Shrine
is only as strong as its participating members. Remember, we put these events on for you, the
Nobles, and your family and friends.
Well, that’s it for this month. Now where did I put that mucking fork? May the Great
Architect be with you and your loved ones.
Fraternally
Lynn Georgeson, Potentate
Thank You to Last Month’s Transportation Fund Donors
Robert W. Ponder
Redlands Lodge 300 F & AM
Aaron & Natalie Grossman, in loving memory of Herbert Lewis
Santa Barbara Shrine Club
Joy Clarke
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H
ello Al Malaikah Golf Nobles, IT is OFFICIAL! As of the 18th day of May, 2015, Al Malaikah Golf Shrine
Club By-Laws were approved and signed by ILL Sir Georgeson, Recorder Reoch along with the Divan.
This is the first new Shrine Club to be established in Years. Woo Hoo!!!
We have a “Founding Membership” offer for $75.00 which will include membership from July through
December 2015. This price includes your membership in Southern Cal Golf Assoc. as well as some special
merchandise exclusive to “Founding Members”. 2016 and beyond will be regular annual dues but you will always
be a “Founding Member”!
Our first Golf event is scheduled for Saturday July 11, 2015, contact Noble Guy Richmond for course
location and times.
Calling All Noble Golfers
and Want To Be Golfers!
Al Malaikah is starting a NEW GOLF Club and we want YOU to
be part of it !!!
The tentative plan is to play once or twice a month rotating play
between weekends and weekdays.
The Al Malaikah Golf Club philanthropic roll will be to run our
annual Golf Fundraiser tournament to benefit the LA Shriners
Hospital for Children.
Last year we raised over $5500 for our hospital.
So, if you are interested in Fun, Fellowship & Philanthropy
centered around Golf then this is the Club for you.
Please email Noble Guy Richmond at [email protected]
with your questions, interest and commitment.
Thanks for your support,
Noble Guy Richmond, Golf Club Chair
August 2015
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50 year members received their official
recognition at the Stated Meeting
Illustrious Sir Glen Christensen
was recognized as an Emeritis
Member at Imperial session
Imperial Sir Nick Thomas receive the Imperial
Potentate’s Award of Merit at Imperial Session
Silver Mounted Patrol POV
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REGION 2 SANTA MARIA & LOMPOC
SHRINE CLUBS
REQUEST ALL SHRINERS, FRIENDS,
AND GUEST TO ATTEND THE
POTENTATES OFFICIAL VISIT
HONORING THE ILLUSTRIOUS SIR LYNN
GEORGESON AND FIRST LADY CAROLYN
When:
Saturday, August 8, 2015
Social Time 3 PM Dinner Time 4 PM
Where: Angela’s Restaurant 115 South “J” Street
Donation: $ 20.00 per individual, Mexican Menu
Donations are for the benefit of the Lompoc Shrine Club
and are not deductible as a charitable contribution
Dress: Informal-but please wear FEZ
Information: Contact Rod McCarthy 735-6259
R.S.V.P.
[email protected]
or
Fred Holmes [email protected]
Close out date
August 3, 2015
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If you have any questions please contact Blanca Alvarado at the
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August 2015
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HERE’S YOUR CHANCE TO BE A 2015 ALMALAIKAHAN SUPPORTER !!!
TJ, Benny and Madi Elliott
Dennis R. Pearson, in loving memory of Rollin E. Pearson
Gayle Lewis, in loving memory of Gil Lewis
Bill Humphreys. Host Unit
J. D. & Lela Skaggs, in loving memory of Dwight & Millie Waddington
Jeanne C. Barks
Carl F. Watson
Robert J. Martin
Rosa & Fred Holmes, Lompoc
CAPT 95 Wayne Landis, in loving memory of Carolyn Landis
Ed Cameron
Charles R. Lovin
Kaarin Driggers, in loving memory of Ned Driggers P.P.
George Anderson, in loving memory of Sue Anderson
Shirley Houghland, in loving memory of her loving husband Erv. Houghland.
J. W. and Amelia Van Holst
Bob and Geri Kirklin
Tom & Shannon Ray
Capt. Sandbar Orr
Bob Dietrich, in loving memory of Sue Dietrich
Steven and Fidelia Klein
Tom Rogers
Michael and Vera L. Murphy
Morris Lazar & Markie Theriot
Beth Ferris, in loving memory of Noble Bert R. Ferris
J. D. & Lela Skaggs, in loving memory of Ronnie G. Newton (Hog)
John Morrison, in loving memory of Elaine
James & Ginger Ireland
Eluterio “Luther” Rivera
Noble Frank Witherell, Jr. in loving memory of Noble Frank
Bob Haynes, in loving memory of Dale Kanagy
Whitherell, Sr.
Albert M. Quon
Maureen Boas, in loving memory of Hank & his dad Henry, Sr.
Jim and Tracey Oswood
Tom Rogers
Fred and Paula Bernhardt
Stu & Julie Wright
Charlie & Barbara Chastain
Marilyn Leonard, in loving memory of Davis Leonard
Hilda Chapman, in memory of Noble James M. Chapman
Allan J. Butler
Stan & Bobbie Gold
David & Joanna Maxwell
Larry & Edie Dobbins
Robert & Leone Meador
Stan & Bobbie Gold
David & Judy Handelman
Mildred Schinazi, in loving memory of Noble Len Schinazi
Doris Ritchie, in loving memory of Noble Dean Ritchie
Mary F. Sharp
Blanche Buckland, in loving memory of Donald Buckland
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“God rested them in Peace”
To the land of promised rest,
Their work is done and the setting sun
Has sealed their life’s request.
They have left this earthly strand
For the house beyond the sea,
Though the past is gone,
They will still live on
To us all- Sweet is our memory.
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In
Memoriam
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John J. Brooks, Jr.
Abelardo P. Cabrera
Henry A. Chemmitzer
Frederick H. Kingdon
Harry A. Minehart
Harley William Phares
Samuel M. Praytor
Donald W. Preston
Bo C. Roos, Jr.
Robert W.Thompson
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AL MALAIKAH SHRINE
AT THE WORLD FAMOUS SHRINE AUDITORIUM
INVITES ALL MASONS, SHRINERS, FAMILIES & GUESTS
TO MASONS NIGHT
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2015
SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER Dan Caro
Social & Tours: 5PM - 7:15PM
Food & Program: 7:30PM
Cost: FREE
Illustrious Sir Lynn Georgeson would like
to invite all Masonic related youth ages 10
to 21 to join in the fun with the DeMolay,
Rainbow Girls, and Jobs Daughters.
Friday, October 30th
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700 W. 32nd Street Los Angeles, CA 90007
Come join the in the Free Food and Fun!
Enjoy all the GREAT FOOD and enter the COSTUME
PARADE and CONTEST, and win great PRIZES and GIFTS!
FREE PARKING
For more information please contact: Noble TJ Elliott,
Youth Dance Chairman (909) 954-7220
E-mail: [email protected]
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THE STAGECRAFT UNIT
OF AL MALAIKAH
SHRINE
The Grand and Glorious Order of the Hillbilly Degree
Oil - Patch - Trash Hillbilly Clan #69
Sign up for your Hillbilly Degree TODAY!!
Location: San Fernando Lodge,
1112 N MacLay Ave. San Fernando Ca. 91340
When: September 27, 2015
Registration: 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
Lunch: 1:30 PM
Degrees: 2:15 PM 3:30 PM
New Candidates: Nobles & Ladies $50.00 per person,
includes:
*Lifetime Membership Card *Pin *Certificate *Hat
*Feather *Corn Cob Pipe
*One Year Subscription Hillbilly News & *LUNCH!
Already a Hillbilly? YOUR LUNCH is ONLY $10.00
For Registration & Information, contact:
Gary Kahvedjian @ 626-797- 7265 or email - [email protected]
or
Dale Mower @ 760-403-5711 or email - [email protected]
Make checks payable to Al Malaikah Shrine, memo
Hillbilly Degree- mail to 665 W
Jefferson Blvd, Los Angeles, Ca. 90007.
For credit card payments please call the
Shrine Office @ 213-748-0173
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INVITES YOU TO ATTEND
THE POTENTATES
OFFICIAL VISIT
HONORING THE
ILLUSTRIOUS POTENTATE
LYNN
GEORGESON
AUGUST 16, 2015
SOCIAL AT 4:00 PM
DINNER AT 5:00 PM
94th AERO SQUADRON
16320 Raymer Avenue
Van Nuys, CA 91406
THE EVENING’S SELECTION
IS:
PRIME RIB OF BEEF
or SHRIMP SCAMPI
Vegetarian Plate available
SHRINER CASUAL, WEAR
YOUR FEZ
Cost is $40.00 a person.
Checks made out to
“Stagecraft”
Save the stamp. Call or e-mail
PLEASE RESPOND BY
AUGUST 8th
Richard Johnson, Secretary
13911 Barner Ave.
Sylmar, CA 91342
818 367-2642
[email protected]
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