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THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF BOUMI SHRINE • BALTIMORE, MARYLAND FEBRUARY/MARCH 2016 2016 Illustrious Potentate Kurt L. Frevel Sr. and First Lady Beth Business Sessions of Boumi Shrine February 11, 2016 – 7:30 p.m. – Business Meeting March 10, 2016 – 7:30 p.m. – Business Meeting INSIDE: 13 Imperial Session Information 18 – 19 Full-Color New Year’s Eve Photos 22 – 23 Event Calendar Illustrious Potentate 2016 Kurt L. Frevel Sr. N oble Kurt L. Frevel Sr. was born in Baltimore on May 27, 1963. Kurt and his wife Beth have been married since Sept. 3, 1988, and have two sons, Kurt Jr. and Robert, one daughter, Michelle, and two grandchildren. Kurt began his Masonic affiliation as a member of Tuscan Chapter DeMolay where he is a past master counselor, and he joined Concordia Lodge #13 in Towson in 1984. In 1986, he became a Scottish Rite Mason; and in 2001, he became a member of Tall Cedars. After becoming a member of Boumi Shrine on June 7, 1986, Kurt joined several clubs and units, including the Ambassadors, Camel Wheels, Clowns, Arab Patrol, and the Ocean City Shrine Club. He was appointed to the Divan as First Ceremonial Master in 2011. Kurt started working at Atlantic Caterers when he was 13 years old and, in 2000, he became president of the company. Kurt is a founding member of the Oyster Recovery Partnership for the State of Maryland. In 2010, he received the Vernon P. Johnson Exceptional Environmental Stewardship Award. A board member for the Shriners Hospitals for Children in Philadelphia, he also sat on the board of directors of the Baltimore Museum of Industry for eight years. Also, Kurt is an honorary member of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #4. ES-SELAMU ALEIKUM . . . GREETINGS TO ALL NOBLES AND LADIES OF BOUMI TEMPLE, I am honored to have been elected Potentate of Boumi for the upcoming year. Beth and I are excited to work with all of the members of Boumi to insure a successful 2016. I would like to thank the rest of the Divan for their support as I progressed through the line. I owe a special thanks to Mark and Kathy Hartz for a wonderful Potentate’s Reception. I look forward to working with Ernie Palmer in the hopes of receiving invitations to the Maryland Blue Lodges to discuss membership opportunities and the amazing work done at the Shriners Hospitals for Children. The Potentate’s Inaugural Dinner will be held on March 5 with entertainment provided by the “Mood Swings” big band. Beth and I hope to see you all there—it will be a fabulous celebration. I was honored to be named a Board Member at the Shriners Hospital for Children in Philadelphia, and I would like to thank Past Potentate Jim Davis for his nine years of service and dedication to the Hospital. Finally, I owe a special debt of gratitude to Past Potentate Charles Johnston for appointing me as his First Ceremonial Master, thereby beginning my journey to Potentate of Boumi. I look forward to a successful year with many outstanding events and trips that will be featured in upcoming issues of the Boumi News. With your support, we will all be “Standing Tall for our Children.” Yours in faith, Kurt L. Frevel Sr. Illustrious Potentate “ PAST POTENTATES 1884 1885–89 1890 1891 1892–98 1902–06 1907–09 1910–12 1913–14 1915 1916–18 1919 1920 1921–22 1925 1926–28 1929–30 1931 1932–33 1934 1935 1936 1937–38 1939–40 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * THOMAS McCOUBRAY JR. WILLIAM C. NICKUM WILLIAM DOCHTERMAN WILLIAM C. NICKUM GEORGE W. STARR WM. J. CUNNINGHAM, P.I.P. ALEXANDER P. BAYLISS FRANK W. DRYDEN WILLIAM G. SPEED JOHN H. DUNCAN HARRY O. PERRY FREDERICK T. DORTON WM. L. K. BARRETT EDWIN H. BROWNLEY J. HENRY KRAFT GEORGE M. ARMOR ROBERT A. SINDALL CHAS. W. GALLOWAY WILLIAM E. WELLMANN ALLAN CLEAVELAND WHITNEY W. JONES J. PURDON WRIGHT JOHN H. ZINK E. ELMER LANGRALL J. PURNELL JOHNSON J. ADRIAN H. GRAPE CHARLES W. SYLVESTER JOHN H. HESSEY HERBERT L. LANGRALL JOHN C. CURLETT C. ELMER NOLTE JR. RALPH W. MARTIN PRESTON A. PAIRO 1950 * T. E. SCHLUDERBERG 1951 * WM. F. HILGENBERG 1952 * PAUL E. TIGNOR 1953 * WILLIAM E. VOYCE JR. 1954 * WM. L. K. BARRETT JR. 1955 * HARRY McN. FORD 1956 * J. EDGAR STEIGERWALD 1957 * H. WAYNE CLARKE 1958 * EDMUND F. WOELPER 1959 * GEORGE W. DELLA III 1960 * WILLIAM O. BARNES 1961 * WILLIAM W. PEAT 1962 * CHARLES W. COWAN 1963 * GEORGE E. ROGERS 1964 * GEORGE J. MURPHY 1965 * GEORGE A. BRATT JR. 1966 * G. MAXWELL ARMOR JR. 1967 * ROBERT A. PHELPS 1968 * CLARENCE R. ZARFOSS 1969 * WILLIAM H. BITTORF 1970 * CARL O. BRUDIN 1971 MAHLON W. HESSEY 1972 * I. SEWELL LAMDIN 1973 * J. CALVIN SMYTH 1974 A. KENNETH HUTCHERSON 1975 * DR. ROBERT H. WRIGHT 1976 * DR. WILLIAM A. NIERMANN 1977 * J. ROBERT BIXLER 1978 * C. RANDALL KELLER 1979 DR. JOHN L. CHARLTON JR. 1980 * FRANK U. STEWART 1981 * C. ALBERT RUPPERSBERGER 1982 * MICHAEL N. MALLIS ” 1983 * WILLIAM F. BAUER JR. 1984 THOMAS N. EVANS JR. 1985 G. DELMAR BOUGHTER II 1986 * CHARLES W. THOMAS JR. 1987 ROBERT F. WILSON 1988 WILLIAM J. FLETCHER 1989 * FERD J. EINSCHUTZ 1990 FREDERICK J. REITZ 1991 * THEODORE H. WILHIDE 1992 RAOUL L. FREVEL SR., P.I.P. 1993 * WILBUR C. JENSEN 1994 * D. HUGH WILKINSON JR. 1995ROBERT L. SIMMONS 1996 * RALPH D. MASON 1997 RAYMOND V. MERKLE 1998 JOHN W. FINK JR. 1999 * JAMES McD. HOSSBACH 2000 * JOHN W. PICKETT JR. 2001 ALBERT C. WINTERLING 2002 JOHN A. DUNNIGAN SR. 2003 ERNEST L. CARTER 2004 P. EDWARD TRIPLETT SR. 2005 PAUL F. HUETHER 2006 GLENN J. DANIEL 2007 C.J. REX WILLIAMS 2008 CHARLES W. NEEDER JR. 2009 JAMES L. DAVIS III 2010 RONALD F. CARLSON 2011 CHARLES L. JOHNSTON JR. 2012 * F. CARL WEISS III 2013 JAY I. BLOCK 2014 PAUL R. REINKE JR. 2015 WM. RAYMOND BOSLEY JR. *Deceased BOUMI TEMPLE NEWS The Official Publication of Boumi Shrine Boumi Lunch Club Noble Bill Skinner, Chef 5050 King Ave. Baltimore, MD 21237 Published bi-monthly, except July and August. Second class postage paid at Baltimore, MD. Subscription price: $8 per year. POSTMASTER: Please send address changes to Boumi Temple, 5050 King Ave., Baltimore, MD 21237 Boumi Temple News Staff Kurt L. Frevel Sr. . . . . . . . . . . Managing Director Nedra Cruz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Editor/Designer Roblyn Grimes . . . . . . . . . . . . Editorial Assistant Ernest L. Carter, P.P. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Proofreader Photo Staff. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Photographer LUNCHEON EVERY WEDNESDAY Fellowship: 11 a.m. • Lunch: 12 p.m. $5 per person 5050 King Ave., White Marsh, Md. Boumi Shriners, wives and friends invited NO SPEAKERS! We still need help in the kitchen. Come see us at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays for lunch and at 6 p.m. on Boumi business nights. No experience needed, we teach you for free! If you want to help Boumi and have fun, come see us. For information, call Bill at 443-500-9295. 2016 Boumi News Deadli nes April/May 2016 Arti cles due: Feb. 20 June/July/August 2016 Articles due: Apr. 20 November/December 2016 Articles due: Sept. 20 January 2017 Articles due: Nov. 20 September/October 2016 Arti cles due: july 20 Send to: [email protected] or [email protected] BOUMI TEMPLE SPEAKERS BUREAU SLIDES • FILMS • TRAINED SPEAKERS YOUR COMMERCIAL PRINTING COMPANY FOR QUALITY & SERVICE Available to ALL Units and Clubs of Boumi Shrine or any Masonic or Community Group Approved by Illustrious Potentate Kurt L. Frevel Sr. FAMILY OWNED SINCE 1947 REQUEST FOR SPEAKER GERRY QUINN 6836 Harford Road Baltimore, MD 21234 phone: 410-254-1111 fax: 410-426-1462 e-mail: [email protected] www.advanceprintingonline.com Name of Unit or Club Name of Chairman Phone Number Date Needed Mail to: BOUMI TEMPLE 5050 King Ave. Baltimore, MD 21237 Phone: 410-391-6400 NEWS VOL. LXXVII NO. 2 FEBRUARY/MARCH 2016 CONTACT INFORMATION Business Office 410-391-6400 Fax 410-391-0659 E-mail [email protected] or [email protected] Editor E-mail [email protected] or [email protected] Baltimore, MD 21237-9695 ISSN 0006-8306 BUSINESS OFFICE HOURS Monday to Friday—9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Website: www.boumishriners.com BUSINESS SESSIONS OF BOUMI SHRINE Business Meeting – Thursday, February 11, 2016 – 7:30 p.m. Business Meeting – Thursday, March 10, 2016 – 7:30 p.m. ATTEST: BY ORDER OF Recorder Illustrious Potentate WEAR YOUR FEZ Your 2016 Dues Card Will Be Required for Admittance at All Business Meetings BE SURE TO BRING THESE THREE THINGS: Your Fez on Your Head • Your Card in Your Pocket The Spirit of Fun and Good Fellowship in Your Heart ILLUSTRIOUS POTENTATE KURT L. FREVEL SR. Residence: 13 Kristal Court, Nottingham, MD 21236 Home: 410-256-4784 Work: 410-254-6662 Cell: 443-695-2398 E-mail: [email protected] ELECTED DIVAN CHIEF RABBAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MARK E. HARTZ ORIENTAL GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WILLIAM C. NEEDER ASSISTANT RABBAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EVERETTE Q. COOK TREASURER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHARLES W. NEEDER JR., P.P. HIGH PRIEST & PROPHET����������������������� ERNEST N. PALMER RECORDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. EDWARD TRIPLETT SR., P.P. APPOINTED DIVAN UNIT OFFICERS Residence: 850 Elmhurst Road, Severn, MD 21144 [email protected] Cell: 410-969-7017 Work: 202-502-3230 Residence: 308 South Macon Street, Baltimore, MD 21224 [email protected] Residence: 1397 Teaberry Lane, Severn, MD 21144 [email protected] Home: 410-534-4999 Cell: 301-343-4710 Home: 410-551-4724 Residence: 8704 Richmond Avenue, Parkville, MD 21234 [email protected] Residence: 17 Deep Dale Drive, Timonium, MD 21093 [email protected] Residence: 1460 Barrett Road, Baltimore, MD 21207 [email protected] Home: 410-882-9182 Cell: 410-960-7905 Home: 410-561-5531 Cell: 443-742-6282 Home: 410-747-5008 Work: 410-391-6400 FIRST CEREMONIAL MASTER . . . . . . . . . . ANTHONY “TONY” FUSCO COLONEL OF THE UNITS����������������������������������������������� DONNIE SAINE SECOND CEREMONIAL MASTER ����������������������������������R. JAY FISHER LIEUTENANT COLONEL ���������������������������������������������������� VINCE POIST MARSHAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JOSEPH F. BAIRD MAJOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . STEPHEN M. GLUSHAKOW DIRECTOR OF THE TEMPLE ����������������������������JONATHAN W. FULLER CAPTAIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KARL F. BALLWANZ III CAPTAIN OF THE GUARD ������������������������������������� JEFFREY ZABLOCKI LIEUTENANT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JOHN CORDANI Home/Cell: 410-818-4802 Work: 410-296-5400 ext. 200 Home: 410-683-6659 Home: 410-335-6618 Home: 410-838-6121 [email protected] [email protected] Cell: 410-218-1337 Cell: 410-688-8271 Cell: 443-226-4777 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] OUTER GUARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GARY JOHNSON Home: 410-787-8762 Cell: 410-440-1424 [email protected] Home: 410-321-4570 [email protected] Cell: 443-690-8886 [email protected] Home: 410-733-4444 [email protected] Cell: 443-324-5507 [email protected] Home: 410-582-8483 [email protected] FINANCIAL ADVISORS CHARLES L. JOHNSTON JR., P.P., CHAIRMAN . . . . . . . . . . . . 2016–2017 OTHER APPOINTEES INNER GUARD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EDWARD A. DEWATERS III CHIEF AIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .WILLIAM F. BRUCHEY CHAPLAIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . REV. ELWOOD ULMER NOBILITY RELATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WILLIAM MEZOFF WAYNE WILSON, VICE CHAIRMAN ��������������������������������������� 2016–2017 JACK A. COMER, SECRETARY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2016–2018 JAMES L. DAVIS III, P.P. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2016–2018 MALCOLM E. STEIGERWALD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2016 CHARLES WINEBRENNER JR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2016 EDWARD G. SCHAFER JR. ���������������������������������������������������� 2016–2018 6 BOUMI TEMPLE NEWS From the Desk of the RECORDER Here we go, the beginning of another year!! We have just elected and installed our new Potentate Kurt L. Frevel Sr. and he has hit the ground running. What a year the Potentate and his Divan have planned. We will have events for every budget, some new events, some old favorites, and many of our traditional events. In January, the Potentate held a trip and convention presentation for those who are interested. He will have two cruises: a cruise of the Alaskan Coast and a Cruise of the Southern Caribbean, both of which are at good prices. The Imperial Convention will be held in Tampa, Fla. Fill out the paperwork for the trip as it appears on page 13 of the Boumi News. The Potentate plans on having as many nobles as possible involved in all of the events. We need to think about membership and our new Potentate has done just that—he has appointed Ernie Palmer, High Priest and Prophet, as membership chairman. The committee is putting some bold plans together to keep up the momentum that we started in 2015. We must remember: it cannot be done without your help. You are the missing part of the plan, for without you, it will not work. Let’s all get on the Boumi bandwagon and make 2016 the year we turn things around and Welcome New Members Joseph F. Conaway Jr. George R. Bowers Wade C. Cooney Wayde Ezell Jr. Michael R. Raab David F. Hammond Brian P. Rose Robert P. Hummel Jr. Taras Chuhaj Earl R. Ascano Restituto M. Rodriguez Jack Vineberg Douglas J. Wills Sr. Chester P. Holloway Jr. William J. Otovic Robert N. Resch James T. Rose Richard Woods James G. Eichelberger Eugene B. Brinegar Jr. Harvey W. Spurlock Jr. Keith E. Thornton Jr. George B. Linvill Joseph W. Jeffries Merrill W. Lockfaw Jr. George A. Bickel William R. Sparrow You are now a member of this very Illustrious Shrine, and we urge that you take advantage of its many privileges. Activities are diversified and continuous at Boumi Shrine. Designed mainly to stimulate fun, joy and good fellowship, it is ever the aim of our offices and committees to plan for every noble’s interest and pleasure. That you will join active participation in Boumi Shrine’s functions is our sincere hope. Your interest and inclusion are certain to bring you the full share of dividends to which every Boumi noble is entitled. continue to build Boumi back up. I hope everyone had a safe and wonderful holiday season and got a chance to count all of the blessings God has showered on us. May the New Year be safe, healthy, and full of love for each and every one of us. On a personal note, I want to thank everyone for your support during the past two years. Your prayers and cards have helped Gin and I get through the physical problems we have had. I promise to do the best I can to show that faith was not misplaced. May God bless you and cause his face to shine on you for your kindness. Ed Approved for Initiation Christopher Paul Bauer John Ross Wenzel Joel Palmer Stockbridge William J. Wickham Jr. Stephen Gerald Paulus Richard Allen Jenkins Richard Amato Frank McGrath Download a Petition for Initiation and Membership at www.boumishriners.com Search “Boumi Shriners” Fusco Financial associates Our advisors have been offering investment, retirement and estate planning since 1986 E x p e r i e n c e ¡ i n t e g r i t y ¡ r e l i a b i l i t y For over 28 years, the Fusco Financial Associates team has prided itself on being client-focused. That means our advisors offer: independent, unbiased research, no proprietary products, no conflict of interest – total independence. 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Our business meetings are held the second Wednesday of the month, and our work meetings are the fourth Wednesday of the month. Our meetings are held in the first Unit Room on the left coming from the rear parking lot. We would like to see you at our meetings—new members welcome. If you have an interest in photography, Photo Lab, or Photoshop, we need you. Contact John Friskey at [email protected]. Patrolmen, Nobles, Ladies and Friends, The Patrol is strong. We are working on something to help our members who can no longer march so that they can join us in parades. If it has been a while since you have been to a parade, please join us at our next meeting. The Owls are looking for you! If you are a patrolman’s lady or widow, please get in touch and we will let you know when the next Owls meeting will be held. The Patrol is family. We would like to invite our new nobles and all Masons to come by on the second Monday of the month at 7 p.m. for fellowship and refreshments. Remember your Blue Lodges. Reach out and let your Brothers know what Shrine Masonry is all about. For more information, contact Noble Mike Nelson at 410-627-9990, [email protected], or hit us up on Facebook (search “Boumi Arab-Patrol”). We are the oldest unit in Boumi (cir. 1887), and we are growing, so come by and see what it is all about! Holiday Poinsettia Donations In Memory Of Lady Minnie McMillan Noble Gilbert W. McMillan The Boumi News made an error in the Holiday Poinsettia Donations in the January 2016 issue. Unfortunately we misspelled Lady Minnie's name. We apologize to Noble Gilbert for the mistake. Download the Boumi Shriners app on your smartphone The 2016 Carnival will be held at the Shrine from June 6 through 11. The committee is always looking for volunteers to assist in the daily operations of the events. If interested, please contact Ron Parker at 410-5918872 or Karl Ballwanz at 443-324-5507. It’s fun and it’s a great way to interact with Brother Nobles, working together to put on an event for all to enjoy. Boumi Shrine Presents Potentate’s Inaugural Ball Boumi’s Most Elegant Event Saturday, March 5, 2016 5:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Boumi Shrine Center 5050 King Avenue $75 per person Formal attire and fez preferred In Honor of Chief Rabban Kurt L. Frevel Sr. and Lady Beth Premium Open Bar all evening Food fit for a king, including First Class Appetizers & Hot Hors D’oeuvres Two bottles of wine on each table 6:00 p.m. Hors D’oeuvres 7:00 p.m. Introductions 7:15 p.m. Dinner 8:15 - 11:00 p.m. Dancing Dinner music by the Mood Swings Combo. Then dance the evening away to great music by the Mood Swings Big Party Band, a 20-piece big band Chairman: Past Potentate Charles L. Johnston Jr. 410-529-5122 Cut off and mail to: James Cullison, 5 Veitch Court, Baltimore, MD 21236-1332, 410-256-4536 Make check payable to Boumi Shriners Enclosed is $ ________________________ for _____________________ tickets Name: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone: _______________________________________________________________ Address: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ State/Zip: ____________________________________________________ Please seat me with _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Proceeds from this event are not for the benefit of the Shriners Hospitals for Children and are not deductible as charitable contributions for income tax purposes. 10 BOUMI TEMPLE NEWS Knights of Mecca Colonel’s Staff In the last Knights of Mecca article I wrote the following paragraph: “So before the frost is upon us I hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable summer. And as we move rapidly through the year we all now start thinking about the upcoming holidays.” So let me say again, before the frost is upon us…amazing as I write this it is seven days before Christmas and we are dressing like it’s spring. It is our hope that everyone had a wonderful Christmas and has entered 2016 with good health. At the time of this publication the 2016 Knights of Mecca officers have been elected and installed. They are as follows: President Art Dickerson, 1st Vice President Bob Chase, and 2nd Vice President Jim Hill. I wish the new officers the best in the next year. I would like to thank those who have allowed the Knights of Mecca to raise over 200 Masons to the sublime degree of Master Mason. The Knights of Mecca continue to encourage all lodges that have Master Mason 3rd degree conferrals coming up and would like to have us visit and lend a helping hand, contact Noble Bob Chase at 410-9166528 or [email protected]. Gus Vourvoulas, past president 2016 is in full swing and Boumi has already been active with a number of events and functions. Our new Potentate, Kurt L. Frevel Sr., was installed along with his Divan. So to him and the rest of the Divan, congratulations and thank you for your commitment to Boumi. Expectations are high that this will be one of our best years ever and your guidance is much appreciated by everyone. In January, we had the Clubs and Unit Heads Installation. Things were a little different this year and I hope you found them to your liking. The Colonel’s Staff is open to any feedback to help make next year even better, so please feel free to share your thoughts. As your colonel for 2016, I want to say thank you to everyone who came out in support of Boumi in these early months and especially to those club presidents and unit leaders who are making the extra effort to participate in a leadership role. Our goal this year is to put more feet on the street so that our community knows who we are and that we are “Standing Tall for our Children.” I will be getting information to unit and club leaders on the upcoming parades, and it won’t be long until we head south to Tampa for the Imperial Session in July. It would be so rewarding to have Boumi well represented amongst our peers in Tampa. I hope you can join us. The office of the Colonel’s Staff is open, so all so feel free to stop by and visit. Let us know how we can help get your unit or club on the street in 2016. President Art Dickerson Colonel Donnie Saine Hillbilly Clan #67 Noble Vernon Young Raban of the Clan Howdy Cuzzins, Important Note: All Hillbilly meetings have been moved to the third Tuesday of the month instead of the second Tuesday. Our next meeting will be on March 15. The meetings for the rest of 2016 are May 17, July 19, Sept. 20, and Nov. 15. Good news: Now you can leave the tabs on your cans when you put them in one of our eleven collection barrels placed throughout the Shrine. If you have loose tabs, please put them in the cans too. Thanks to Vernon Young and Jim Frederick who collect, crush, and deliver the cans and tabs to the recycler at their own expense. All proceeds go to the Shriners Hospitals for Children. Please continue to support the Hillbillies in this fundraising effort. So far this activity has raised almost $1,500 for the Philadelphia Hospital. Hope to see all you guys and gals at the March 15th meeting. Support Boumi and your Blue Lodge. ELC Provost Guard Commander Robert Creech New Commander Robert Creech has a great year planned for 2016. Please come out and give him the support he deserves. The installation of the Provost officers in January was a great party—the food was super and the camaraderie was excellent, as usual. If you missed this one, you should be ashamed. Dues notices for 2016 were mailed in January. The dues will remain the same—no increase. If you are one of the few who haven’t yet paid your 2015 dues, please do so now. Be sure to update your roster information. Thank you. We continue to meet on the second Thursday of the month in our unit room starting at 7:30 p.m. We have refreshments after every meeting. Attend a meeting and enjoy the friendship of the great nobles who are members of the Provost. This is truly an excellent unit. Hope to see you there. Support Boumi and Your Blue Lodge. ELC FEBRUARY/MARCH 2016 11 Catonsville S.C. Eastern Shore S.C. President James A. Massey President Garneth Brown Congratulation to the Divan and the officers of the units and clubs on being installed in their offices. We need to support the clubs and units of Boumi Shrine. All the clubs and units are looking for new members, and Catonsville Shrine Club needs new members too. Most of our meetings are held at Chef Paolino Cafe—they sponsor Boumi in the Catonsville July 4th Parade every year. Our other meetings are held at Charlestown in Catonsville and Toby’s Dinner Theater in Columbia. We would like to see you at our meetings. John Friskey, Scribe Our December meeting was held at the Princess Anne American Legion. Good food and a good time was had by all. Thanks to host Lee Hurley who always does a fine job. This meeting is a memorial to Frank Widic, past president and dedicated Shriner. In January we had our installation of officers at Adams Grille (hosts Phil Stephenson and Spike Simpkins). Feb. 17 is in Cambridge, Md. (host Wallace Dodson). March 16 is our joint Md./Del./Va. meeting at Bridgeville, Del. firehouse (hosts Preston Rogers and M.C. Dick Feeser). I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and is looking forward to a happy and prosperous new year. Another year has gone by and how lucky we have been with the weather. Let’s hope it continues a little longer, but we all know there is bound to be snow in our near future. Our Christmas party was held December and I hope everyone had a great time. Thank you to all of the ladies who brought desserts and other treats. Happy New Years to everyone, and I hope to see you in February. One final note: if you had a chance to see how beautiful the Shrine looked this Christmas, remember that the Boumi Ladies shared in the decorating. Thanks again, Rebecca Yocum President George “Bo” Barranger Boumi Temple 5050 King Ave $45 per person Boumi Ladies April 30, 2016 7-11pm Captain Bob Candler: (410) 377-4142, [email protected] Sec. Clark Deems: (443)690-8667, [email protected] Or Any Motor Corps Member Not Tax Deductible Does not benefit Shriners Hospital Mark Your Calendars Now for Imperial Session 2016 in Tampa The 2016 Shriners International Imperial Session is scheduled for Sunday, July 3 through Thursday, July 7, 2016 in Tampa, Fla. Tampa is home to the headquarters of Shriners International and Shriners Hospitals for Children, the Tampa Shriners Hospital, and Egypt Shriners. In addition to being a community that strongly supports the Shriners organizations, the nation's 54th largest city offers a unique and exciting experience for everyone. Once considered the Cigar Capital of the World, Tampa Bay is a vibrant region with a rich, cultural heritage. Visitors can experience a lively downtown area, thriving arts scene, expansive culinary offerings, exceptional shopping, serene river excursions, and thrilling attractions. With all this and more, Tampa surely offers a wide range of entertaining things to do for all ages. Discover Tampa Bay Our city is looking forward to welcoming you to the unique blend that is Tampa, centrally located with easy access by air, highway and waterways. A laidback city with plenty of opportunities for adventure, Tampa is a one-of-a-kind destination surrounded by glistening bay waters on Florida's gorgeous west coast. The 2016 Imperial Session will be held at the Tampa Convention Center, a world-class 600,000 square-foot space offering stunning waterfront vistas. Located along the beautiful Riverwalk in downtown Tampa, the convention center is boat accessible, and situated near many of Tampa’s premier attractions, first-class accommodations and topnotch restaurants. Adjacent to the center, you’ll find one of the area’s leading attractions, The Sail, a 360-degree waterfront bar and performance venue. Downtown Tampa is also home to a diverse collection of cultural organizations, including the David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts and Patel Conservatory, Tampa Bay History Center, Tampa Museum of Art, Glazer Children's Museum, Tampa Theatre and Henry B. Plant Museum. For fun and relaxation, pay a visit to downtown’s Channelside Bay Plaza, where you can shop ‘til you drop, get a bite to eat, grab a drink, and enjoy the Mediterranean style courtyard on the water. You may even want to take a relaxing dining cruise on the bay, or spend time at the spectacular Florida Aquarium. To explore even further, hop aboard a unique, vintage streetcar, the TECO Line Streetcar, and bounce between downtown Tampa, Channelside, and world-famous, historic Ybor City. Outside the downtown districts, the Tampa Bay metropolitan area offers even more to see, do and Photo Credit: Visit Tampa Bay explore. For starters, golfers can take advantage of the diverse courses available, thrill-seekers can ride the roller coasters at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, and sports fans can catch a Tampa Bay Rays game at Tropicana Field, which is also home to the East-West Shrine Game. And don’t forget our many surrounding beaches, parks and recreational trails. However you decide to experience the Tampa Bay area – whether you choose to relax at an outdoor cafe, stroll along the Riverwalk, unwind at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, or float down the Hillsborough River alongside the graceful manatees that populate our area, we know you will have a great time exploring our favorite city. Join Us for the Most Important Event of the Year Shriners International invites all nobles, ladies and their families to join us for the 142nd Imperial Session. Imperial Sirs Jerry Gantt and Chris Smith, the 2016 Imperial Session Committee members, and Egypt Shriners look forward to being your hosts in picturesque Tampa. To learn more about everything this Sunshine State destination has to offer, please visit visittampabay.com. For more information about the upcoming Imperial Session, please visit tampa-2016.com, facebook. com/2016ShrinersImperialSession, or download the free app by searching “2016 Shriners Imperial Session” on your smartphone or tablet. Future Imperial Sessions: July 9 - 13, 2017 – Daytona Beach, Fla. July 15 - 19, 2018 – Daytona Beach, Fla. June 30 - July 4, 2019 – Nashville, Tenn. July 5 - July 9, 2020 – Kansas City, Mo. OSAUG15MYCN Home of the International Shrine Headquarters July 2 - 7, 2016 Stay at the Embassy Suites Tampa Downtown Convention Center 513 S. Florida Ave., Tampa, FL 33602 All rooms are non-smoking. The hotel is connected by sky-bridge to Tampa Convention Center and is within walking distance of many Tampa attractions. There is a Teco Trolley stop at the hotel as well. ROOM RATE: $177.10 per night (including tax) Plus a $20 non-refundable Binder Fee, per room DETACH AND RETURN WITH CHECK 142nd Imperial Session Make check payable to: Boumi Shrine Mail registration form and check(s) to: Chairman Charles Johnston Jr., P.P., 9500 Amberleigh Ln, Condo-N, Perry Hall, MD 21128; 410-529-5122 Please include a check for the 1st night’s room rate plus the $20 binder fee. Check # Amount $ * Remainder, room charges, and additional nights must be paid by YOU at checkout * Noble: Lady: Address: City: State: Home Phone: Cell Phone: Arrival Date: Departure Date: Zip: 14 BOUMI TEMPLE NEWS Motor Corps Ambassadors Captain Bob Candler Chief Ambassador Jack A. Comer The New Year is underway now so we’re getting down to business as usual. Let’s all work together not to just have a good year but a great one. The weather was great for the parades in White Marsh and Aberdeen and also for the Mayor’s parade the next day. We had a pretty nice turnout for them. Our captain thanks all those who participated. We did have a really nice Christmas party to close out the year. January brought a lot of nobles and their ladies together for the units and clubs installation and dance party. That evening is always enjoyable for everyone attending. A big event coming up is the Potentate’s Inaugural, and we expect some of our group to be there. This is one of the best parties at Boumi and anyone who hasn’t been to that should go and get the experience. We would like to thank Past Captain Don Hurcombe for his leadership and dedication to our unit last year. Also we want to tell William Needer, our divan representative, how much we appreciated his attendance all year; that also goes to Steve Glushakow, our colonel’s representative. It is important to have those nobles at our meetings. Note of interest: You already know Bob Candler is a past master and he sits in a chair in the Grand Lodge, but he is also proud to let us know that his wife, Chris, is the Grand Guide for Miss Maryland Congeniality for Job’s Daughters, and his daughter Becca is Miss Maryland Job’s Daughter. Our Motor Corps will be represented at the Timonium Motorcycle Show at the Fairgrounds once again this month. They have done this for many years and it’s a good way to let the public know about the Shrine. Stop by and say hello. About once a year we try to stir up a membership drive. Remind every noble that if, during the entire time he is a member of Boumi, he would get JUST ONE new member, our membership would never decline. In a perfect world this would work, so let’s try to do that. In closing, we remind all nobles to attend Boumi Business Meetings. See you there! Spencer Wilson Greetings to all Ambassadors, Congratulations to our newly elected and installed Potentate, Illustrious Sir Kurt L. Frevel Sr., and his 2016 Divan. We wish you and all of the nobles of Boumi a happy and successful year of 2016. We also want to congratulate our new Chief Ambassador for 2016 Jack A. Comer and wish for him, his board, and the entire Ambassador membership a year of great fellowship, interesting programs, and many successes in the coming year. We also want to congratulate and thank our 2015 Chief Ambassador, Edward A. DeWaters III, and his board for the wonderful year our club experienced under their committed leadership. Our monthly meetings and programs, with many top-notch speakers, were all very interesting and worthwhile as was evidenced by larger than usual attendances. Also, thanks again to Past Chief Bill Mezoff—we had another outstanding crab feast with a huge attendance of over 500. Due to the wonderful and profitable crab feast and the Ambassadors’ sales of our Sportsman’s Raffle tickets, we can proudly say that we were able to contribute $1,200 to the new Christmas decorations in the ballroom and also contributed to the Boumi Tailgate Party in January. Reminder to all current Ambassadors: plan on attending our next regular meeting on Feb. 4. Likewise, our Ambassadors are always looking for nobles who are supportive of Boumi’s activities and are active in other units and clubs. We always look forward to accepting new appointments to our club. We need all of your support for upcoming Shrine and club activities. Best of everything throughout this coming year to all, Richard G. “Dick” Feeser Chief Ambassador 2011 "No man stands so tall as when he stoops to help a child." Gun Club President Charles Leight At our December meeting we were fortunate to have an unusually balmy day. The shooting was spirited and we had a good turnout. The officers were elected for 2016: President Charles Leight, 1st Vice President Phil Nicholson, 2nd Vice President John Siegel, Secretary Dan Powell, and Treasurer Jim Sebra. We are looking forward to a fun year with some special events, starting with a Valentine’s Day shoot in February. We took in three new members and perhaps there are some “eagle eyes” in the group that will be ready for the famous Tri-Temple event in August. We invite guests, both Masons and others, to come out on the second Saturday of the month to enjoy a unique fellowship along with the challenge of breaking those elusive clay targets. We meet at the Carney Rod and Gun Club on Hilltop Drive in Carney at 9 a.m. Hope to see you at the club. 16 BOUMI TEMPLE NEWS Daughters of the Nile Zitta Temple #27 Queen Leah Wilhelmsen Model Railroad Club President Jim Frederick The new Boumi Model Railroad Club is now in full swing. The model train platform we had up between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day was a great success. The children (and adults) at the Clowns’ Christmas Party enjoyed the display. The children enjoyed playing with the “Thomas and Friends” trains we had set up for them. Many of the adults stated that this is one of the greatest things for the children the Shrine ever had and hope that it will be on display again. Many thanks go out to nobles Ron Burdynski, John Fink, Leonard Elliott, and Bill Skinner, as well as visitor Robert Hess for their help in the construction and display setup and for their time showing and running the trains for the visitors. The club wants to give a special thank you to Noble Stanley Kriel Jr. for his contribution of the trains, displays, and many other items (some of which go back to the ‘40s and ‘50s). In 2016 we are hoping to have a larger display for everyone. If you are interested in joining the BMRC, please contact Noble Ron Burdynski at 443-882-5178. You don’t need to have trains, you just need to enjoy them. All of the members of Zitta Temple #27 hope everyone had a very happy holiday season, and we wish all a very happy and healthy new year. We had a great December session and added a new “Queen”—Princess Jean Querfurth was crowned our Cookie Queen for her “Peppermint Forgotten Cookies.” Our annual cookie exchange has now produced three queens and lots of delicious cookies to be enjoyed by all. Our second ceremonial was held at our January session and we were happy to welcome several new princesses. Everyone was invited to join us for refreshments before the session, which was an excellent meet and greet opportunity. The memorial service for those members who are no longer with us will be held at our February session on the 16th. Please join us in honoring their memory. Before our upcoming March session on the 15th, we will again be hosting our annual pasta dinner, which is prepared by our own Past Queen Laura Bell. Each and every member is invited and we hope you will bring your family and friends to make this fundraiser a success. You don’t have to be a Daughter of the Nile to come. For more information, please contact Past Queen Laura Bell at 443-226-4953 or Past Queen Joan Mezoff at 410-661-4367. Come and join us as we enjoy socializing with friends and partake of an excellent meal and delicious desserts. Our session will begin after the dinner. It seems like only yesterday that I was installed as Queen of Zitta Temple #27, Daughters of the Nile, but it is already time for me to say goodbye and for us to welcome a new queen for 2016-2017. The installation of Pr. Kathleen Palmer will be on March 20 at 2 p.m. at Boumi Shrine. I invite everyone to join us—you do not have to be a member—to honor Kathleen on that day. This past year has been wonderful—filled with fond Harem memories and warm friendships made. My sincerest thanks Director William E. Lautenschlager to all of the Ladies of the Household for your incredible An employee benefit that maximizes the support over the past year. Congratulations to all of the newly elected officers of effectiveness all the othershas a very successful year. Boumi Shrine.ofI hope everyone At the Harem’s meeting in December, we had our election of officers. The following persons were elected: Director Ladies Oriental Shrine of William Lautenschlager, Secretary Thomas Whitehead, and North America Treasurer Ted Roux. Yak-Rem-Peh Court #32 It was so nice to see so many members present. I hope High Priestess Theresa Needer we continue to see you at future meetings. We are still Greetings to all! I hope you’ve had a chance to get your looking for new members. Our meetings are held on the breath back from the holidays. The Ladies Oriental Shrine second Wednesday of the month beginning at noon. We had several holiday events including a gift card tree raffle, enjoy a nice lunch and then hold a brief business meeting. a soup dinner, and our Tea and Fashion show in January. If you are interested in joining our group, please contact We’re not finished yet, though. We have another dinner Ted Roux at 410-838-8363 or William Lautenschlager at and a sale of yummy Easter candy. We hope you can join us 443-469-9586. before the installation of new officers in April. K.T. FINANCIAL EDUCATION FOR THE WORKPLACE TESTIMONIAL Honoring “Illustrious Sir Ray Bosley, Past Potentate” Join us, as Nobles and Friends, to say Thank you for his dedicated service as the “2015 Potentate” Sunday, April 17, 2016 3pm to 7pm Boumi Shrine 5050 King Avenue Cost: $45.00 per person For tickets, contact Boumi Office (410) 391-6400 or Tony Fusco (410) 296-5400 x200 Proceeds from this activity are not for the benefit of The Shriners Hospitals for Children and are NOT tax deductible as charitable contributions for Federal or State Tax Purposes. Noble Jack Raines and Lady Jane Noble Wayne Wilson and Lady Nancy Noble Bernie Rogalski and Lady Carol McKinney Past Potentate Chuck Needer and his sons celebrate on the dance floor. Noble John Friskey and Lady Ellen Lady Carol McKinney (left) socializes at the party. Noble Bob Seidel and Lady Betty Nobles Dave Sandy and Bob Wilkinson Partygoers enjoy delicious food provided by Atlantic Caterers. Past Potentate Ernie Carter and Lady Peggy Ladies Lois Robinson and Anita Bosley Noble Bill Needer and Lady Kathleen Palmer 2016 Potentate Installation: Ill. Sir Kurt L. Frevel Sr. Ill. Sir Ray Bosley (2015), Ill. Sir Kurt Frevel (2016), and Ill. Sir Jim Davis (2009) P.I.P. Raoul Frevel swears in new Potentate Kurt Frevel. Ill. Sir Bosley and Noble Kurt Frevel Jr. place the Potentate jewel on Ill. Sir Frevel. Past Imperial Potentate Raoul Frevel Sr. Ill. Sir Charles L. Johnston Jr. (2011) places the new fez of office on Kurt Frevel Sr., Potentate 2016. Frevel Sr. holds the Potentate's gavel next to Kurt Jr. FEBRUARY/MARCH 2016 Brass Band Bandmaster A. Harrison Caughey Here I go again. I’m either in the past or the future because of the lead time required. It’s five days before Christmas as I write this so I can wish you Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and hope you had a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year simultaneously. Our annual Christmas party provided a rare opportunity for band members and wives to socialize. John White earned our thanks for handling all of the party details. Atlantic Caterers provided the food, and the raw oysters were exceptional. Touch of Class had a very successful 2015. With several events already scheduled, we are anticipating 2016 to be another successful year. Officers for 2016 have been elected and will be installed in February. In addition to the business meetings, we played at several Shriners events, including the Unit Head’s Installation, the Hospital Day Picnic, the Carnival, the MASA convention, and the Scimeter Club’s Christmas Ball. The weather cooperated this year and Touch of Class ended 2015 playing the Mayor’s and the White Marsh Christmas parades. Band members enjoyed some great seasonal fellowship at the Tilted Kilt following the White Marsh parade. The Clown’s Christmas Party was an especially fitting start for the holidays. Thanks to the Clowns we began with coffee and donuts that got us started and ended with hot dogs for lunch. Watching the kids having fun was a joy and we appreciated the number of thanks we heard from those attending. I know there are guys out there who play musical instruments. Don’t be a Scrooge. Bring your instrument and join in the fun. Try it—you’ll love it. Marvin Oed, Scribe 21 Auto Club / Cigar Club Bou-Tem-Sci President Linda D. Barnes President Karl Ballwanz The Auto and Cigar clubs finished the year on several good notes. Both clubs met in late October at Boumi Shrine’s outdoor pavilion for burgers and dogs on the grill, for good cigars to smoke, to show off their cars, but most of all, to have some great fun and camaraderie with brother nobles, family and friends. The Auto Club was very proud to drive their vehicles in the White Marsh Parade and represent the Potentate, the Divan, and the general membership of Boumi Shrine. Plans are underway to provide assistance to newly elected Potentate Kurt Frevel and the 2016 Divan. The Auto Club will be driving to Ocean City Maryland for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Mar. 12. If you are interested in the Auto Club or the Cigar Club, contact Karl Ballwanz at 443-324-5507, Mark Hartz at 410-991-3496, or Ernie Palmer at 301-343-4710. We wish all of the elected officers of the Divan and the Financial Advisors a most successful year. May they guide the membership throughout 2016 to many achievements. Don’t forget our main purpose: to support our Shriners Hospitals for Children who care for the children with disabilities and burns. I hope that 2016 has started well for you. The new year looks promising with wonderful entertainment lined up for our monthly luncheon meetings, as well as a June outing and our only fundraiser, our 88th fashion show and luncheon in October. First VicePresident Sandi Phillips is doing a fantastic job getting different entertainment for each meeting. We look forward to the Feb. 15 meeting when the nobles join us for our luncheon. It is always a great pleasure to honor the nobles for the great work they do. I look forward to seeing many nobles on this special day. I know 2015 was an exciting year for Past Potentate William Raymond Bosley Jr. and his Lady Anita. I am sure the year went all too quickly for them. Congratulations to the new Potentate, Illustrious Kurt L. Frevel Sr. and his Lady Beth. I know they will have a wonderful and enjoyable year. If you made any resolutions for 2016, I do hope one is to attend and support your Bou-Tem-Sci Club. We meet the third Monday at Columbus Gardens beginning with a social hour at 11 a.m., followed by a delicious lunch, entertainment and a short meeting. It is a lovely afternoon spending time with your many friends. I look forward to seeing you. The Boumi Owl Store Custom Fezzes • Fraternal Jewelry Sweaters • Shirts • Caps • Jackets • Ties Clocks • and much more Open Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. or on Boumi Business Meeting/Ceremonial nights Other times by appointment: Call Noble Bob Wilkinson at 410-665-6113 22 BOUMI TEMPLE NEWS February 2016 Sunday Monday 1 Scimeter Club Tuesday Wednesday 2 3 Brass Band Magic Carpets Atlantic Tasting Thursday Friday Saturday 4 5 6 11 12 13 Ambassadors MBR Highlanders Divan Mtg. Wednesday Lunch 7 8 Arab Patrol Blues Band Bou-Tem-Sci Camel Wheels Clowns Western MD S.C. 14 15 "I Love Lucy" Spaghetti Dinner 9 10 Brass Band Drum Corps Annapolis S.C. Color Guard Shepherds Steel Drum Band Provost Guard Boumi Bus. Mtg. Gun Club Private Party Motocycle Show in Timonium Wednesday Lunch 16 17 Brass Band DoN - FH Motor Corps Eastern Shore S.C. Towson S.C. Motocycle Show in Timonium 18 Catonsville S.C. Pa-Po-Peake S.C. Private Party SC/B 19 LoH Bus. Mtg. LoS Stated Mtg. 20 Boumi News Deadline Wednesday Lunch 21 22 28 29 Arab Patrol Bou-Tem-Sci Boumi Ladies CR Camel Wheels Clowns Susquehanna S.C. 23 Big Rigs Brass Band Chester River S.C. Dundalk S.C. 24 25 Color Guard Auto Club Drill/Mtg. Hamilton S.C. Photo Staff Yacht Club Wednesday Lunch Financial Advisors 26 Ocean City S.C. 27 Lodge Night 2016 EVENTS IMPORTANT DATES Motocycle Show in Timonium • Feb. 1: Divan Meeting • Feb. 11: Boumi Business Mtg. • Feb. 20: Boumi News Deadline • Feb. 24: Financial Advisors • Mar. 1: Unit Heads Meeting • Mar. 7: Divan Meeting • Mar. 10: Boumi Business Mtg. • Mar. 23: Financial Advisors • • • • • • • • • Apr. 3–6: Imperial Potentate’s Visit Apr. 17: Ill. Sir Bosley’s Testimonial Apr. 23: Queen’s Ball Apr. 28–30: Spring MASA Apr. 30: Bull & Oyster Roast May 6: Spring Dance June 3–10: Alaska Cruise June 6–11: Boumi Carnival July 3–7: Imperial Convention • July 16: LoH Hospital Day Picnic • Aug. 24: Ambassador’s Crab Feast • Aug. 25–Sept. 6: MD State Fair/Beer Brigade • Sept. 8–11: Fall MASA • Sept. 17: Sportsmen’s Raffle • Oct. 7–Nov. 5: Caribbean Cruise • Dec. 4: Boumi Christmas Party • Dec. 10: Bull & Oyster Roast FEBRUARY/MARCH 2016 23 Sunday Monday Tuesday 1 Brass Band S.P.H.I.A - UR March 2016 Wednesday 2 Magic Carpets Thursday 3 Ambassadors Friday 4 Wednesday Lunch LOS - MBR 7 Scimeter Club 8 Brass Band Drum Corps Divan Mtg. 9 Annapolis S.C. Color Guard Shepherds Steel Drum Band 5 Highlanders Potentate’s Inaugural Ball Unit Heads Mtg. 6 Saturday 10 Provost Guard 11 12 18 19 Ocean City S.C. Gun Club LoH Mtg. Boumi Bus. Mtg. Wednesday Lunch 13 14 LOS Spring Bull & Oyster Roast 20 DoN Installation MBR 27 Easter Arab Patrol Blues Band Bou-Tem-Sci Camel Wheels Clowns Western MD S.C. 21 28 Boumi Ladies CR Camel Wheels Clowns Susquehanna S.C. 15 Brass Band DoN - FH Hillbillies Motor Corps 16 Ambassadors Bridgeville Eastern Shore S.C. Towson S.C. 17 Catonsville S.C. DoN Rehearsal BR Pa-Po-Peake S.C. LoH Bus. Mtg. LOS Stated Mtg. Kid’s Easter Party Wednesday Lunch 22 Big Rigs Brass Band Chester River S.C. Dundalk S.C. 29 Brass Band 23 24 Color Guard Auto Club Drill/Mtg. Hamilton S.C. Photo Staff Yacht Club Wednesday Lunch Financial Advisors 30 25 31 To those who celebrate their Natal Day in February or March, All of your Brother Nobles and Temple Officers wish you a "Happy Birthday!" 26 Private Party LoH Commander’s Ball 24 BOUMI TEMPLE NEWS BOUMI SHRINE March 19, 2016 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 5050 King Ave. Baltimore, Md. 21237 R.S.V.P. Pat Pieper 443-324-3814 Mail to: Clowns c/o Boumi Shriners 5050 King Ave. Baltimore, Md. 21237 410-391-6400 tear off and mail Name of Shriner: _________________ Address: ______________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ Number of Adults attending: __________ Number of Children attending: _________ Phone #: _____________________ BOUMI BRICK GARDEN WALKWAY $75 All proceeds go to the Boumi Temple Investment account to maintain our grounds and building includes engraving Up to fifteen spaces per line Line 1: Line 2: Line 3: Make all checks out to Boumi Shrine Mail to Charles L. Johnston Jr. 9500 Amberleigh Ln., Condo-N Perry Hall, MD 21128 Phone: 410-529-5122 Name: Address: Phone: Proceeds from this project are not for the benefit of the Shriners Hospitals for Children. FEBRUARY/MARCH 2016 25 26 BOUMI TEMPLE NEWS Home Care to Match Your Personal Needs Professional personal care services in your home or any place you call home. We specialize in providing as much or as little care needed by our clients to live independently in the comfort of their homes. Our compassionate and skilled caregivers ensure your or your loved one’s safety and meet their daily needs. 2 to 24-hour care Light housekeeping Personal care assistance Driving to doctor appts., shopping, and more. Meal preparation Call today for custom-fit solutions to provide home care for the physical, emotional, and social aspects of life. 1-877-357-0795 Sandra Bosley Betsill, Owner 10 % disCount toABOUT shriners PLEASE INQUIRE 10% applies to the first day of care over 4 hours ORGANIZATIONAL DISCOUNT www.homewatchCareGivers.com/Baltimore FEBRUARY/MARCH 2016 27 100 Million Dollar Club Noble James G. Cullison Chairman E ach month I come to you with a request for $100 for the 100 Million Dollar Club. This is one of the few “clubs” that I know of where no other dues are required; once you make the initial contribution of $100, you are a member for life. However, there are many nobles and friends who make annual and more frequent donations. This month we want to sincerely thank Illustrious Wm. Ray Bosley Jr. for a very successful year, and we want to warmly welcome the Potentate for 2016, the Illustrious Sir Kurt L. Frevel Sr. As we start 2016 with a new Potentate, we realize the many challenges and decisions he will need to overcome and make; we pledge our help and assistance in making this year another successful one in the history of Boumi Shrine. You, too, will need to make many important decisions this year. One of the most important is to make a donation to the 100 Million Dollar Club. Let’s support the Illustrious Sir and help keep the Shriners Hospitals for Children strong by contributing with a generous donation today. When children need medical care, only the BEST will do. For more than 94 years, our Shriners Hospitals have provided state-of-the-art medical attention. We must, as Shriners concerned about the future of our Shrine children, do all we can to continue the work of our hospitals for decades to come. The future of the Shriners Hospitals for Children is dependent on this 100 Million Dollar Fund and your donations. Please make your contribution now and as often as you can. JGC Have You Thought About This? IT IS A GREAT IDEA . . . WHY NOT JOIN? MEMBERS OF THE 100 MILLION DOLLAR CLUB FEBRUARY/MARCH 2016 – IN MEMORY OF – His wife, Lady Nancy L. Marvel Noble Martin E. Marvel Noble Herbert W. Spath Mrs. Mildred D. Spath Stephen & Sherye Sedlak – IN HONOR OF – Ill. Sir Wm. Raymond Bosley Jr. & Lady Anita The Scimeter Club of Boumi Noble Frederick T. Parker Noble Thomas S. Parker Sr. PLEASE ENROLL ME AS A MEMBER OF THE 100 MILLION DOLLAR CLUB I have previously made a will leaving a bequest to the SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN. I have added a provision in my will leaving a bequest to the Hospitals. I prefer to make a cash contribution at this time of at least $100, which is tax deductible. Make your check payable to: SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN I am a member ofTemple Signed Address City State Please have the certificate read: Please return to: P. Edward Triplett, Recorder, Boumi Temple, 5050 King Ave., Baltimore, MD 21237 Zip Shrine No 28 BOUMI TEMPLE NEWS In Memoriam “There was a friend whose heart was good. He walked with men and understood. His was a voice that spoke to cheer, and felt like music on the ear. His was a smile men loved to see. His was a hand that asked no fee for friendliness or kindness done. And now that he has journeyed on, his is a fame that never ends—He leaves behind countless friends.” 16707 – HORACE ALLEN FYLE SR. 20654 – WILLIAM J. MALASHUK 22448 – FRANK WAYNE FOWLER 24504 – MARVIN E. GREENE 25394 – BRUCE WILLIAM TARVIN 21209 – CLINTON LEE HURLEY 23134 – WILLIAM M. CLARK JR. 18730 – WILLIAM E. CHELL 20573 – KIRKWOOD S. WYATT 20523 – PLATO THOMAS PAPPAS 12483 – PHILLIP L. KILLEN 17699 – HOWARD B. SINGLEY Created Dec. 9, 1967 Died Dec. 7, 2015 Age 81 Created Dec. 10, 1983 Died July 23, 2015 Age 78 Created June 2, 2007 Died Sept. 24, 2014 Age 53 Created June 13, 1987 Died Dec. 19, 2015 Age 94 Created Dec. 11, 1976 Died Dec. 18, 2015 Age 90 Created Dec. 11, 1954 Died Nov. 29, 2015 Age 89 22544 – ILL. SIR JAMES MCD HOSSBACH, P.P. Created June 9, 1984 Died Dec. 23, 2015 Age 85 Created June 18, 1977 Died Sept. 10, 2014 Age 94 Created June 15, 1996 Died Dec. 28, 2015 Age 72 Created March 16, 1979 Died Dec. 30, 2015 Age 84 Created Dec. 14, 1972 Died Dec. 30, 2015 Age 88 Created Dec. 11, 1976 Died Jan. 7, 2016 Age 86 Created March 20, 1970 Died Jan. 15, 2016 Age 96 FEBRUARY/MARCH 2016 29 Nobility Relations Committee William Mezoff, Chairman Greetings: If you are aware of any noble who is sick, please notify the Recorder’s office at 410-391-6400 and, if possible, indicate the club or unit in which the noble is most active. Your cooperation will be greatly appreciated. “As we do our work and mingle with persons, may we strive to bring calm where there is confusion, instill faith to banish doubt, build confidence to replace fear, offer comfort to those who are in sorrow.” RECENT SICK REPORTED SHUT-INS KEN NICKOLES 17516 Shenandoah Court Ashton, MD 20861 THOMAS LEE 37057 Canvasback Road Selbyville, DE 19975 RAYMOND LEWIS II 735 Bradley Road, Unit 202 Ocean City, MD 21842 ALLAN J. MILLS 8820 Walther Blvd., Apt. 3108 Parkville, MD 21234 WILLIAM SWEENEY 13122 Eastern Ave. Baltimore, MD 21220 RONALD H. TEUFER SR. The Woodlands 1320 Windlass Drive Baltimore, MD 21220 VINCENT W. GUTOWSKI 1920 Aliceanna Street Baltimore, MD 21231 JACK D. LLOYD Genesis Healthcare 613 Hammonds Lane Brooklyn Park, MD 21225 FREDERICK C. REITZE JR. Riverview Nursing Center 1 Eastern Blvd. Essex, MD 21221 HAROLD SCHILLING Spring Arbor 5308 River Road Fredericksburg, VA 22407 410-960-1963 WILLIAM H. SCARBOROUGH 9926 Nearbrook Lane Baltimore, MD 21234 HOWARD A. HOLLAND 8834 Walther Blvd. Rm. 103 Orchard Hill Parkville, MD 21234 DAVID C. CLARKE Genesis Multi Medical Center 7700 York Road Towson, MD 21204 Please remember your fellow nobles, who may be sick or shut-in, with a card or brief phone call. 30 BOUMI TEMPLE NEWS Shriners Hospitals for Children Fund Remember a loved one or a friend. Honor someone on the occasion of a birthday, anniversary, graduation, recovery or just because you love them. Make a donation to the Shriners Hospitals for Children. FEBRUARY/MARCH 2016 CONTRIBUTIONS – IN HONOR OF – Robert E. Bennett Jr. Ill. Sir & Mrs. Thomas N. Evans Jr., P.P. – IN MEMORY OF – Noble A. Ross Bates Jr. & Lady Dottie Mrs. Dorothy Hudson Mr. Vernon Hain Noble & Mrs. Theodore A. Tepper Noble Horace Allen Fyle Noble & Mrs. David B. McClyment Noble Robert V. Peterson & Lady Pauline Ms. Peggy S. Peterson Noble William J. Malashuk Ms. Faith I. Malashuk Ill. Sir James McD Hossbach, P.P. Ill. Sir & Mrs. Albert C. Winterling, P.P. Ill. Sir & Mrs. P. Edward Triplett Sr., P.P. Noble & Mrs. Robert F. Weber O.P.C. Inc. Noble & Mrs. Stanley L. Curtain The Poth & Tanner Families Mrs. Mary Lou Suggs Noble & Mrs. Robert G. Stull Mrs. Louise P. Gaertner Bloxom Associates, LLC Mr. & Mrs. William R. Fletcher Corporate Billing Dept. of Genesis HeathCare Mr. & Mrs. Howard R. Sheely IV Ms. Mary Jane Wilson Mr. & Mrs. Richard E. Suggs Mr. & Mrs. David P. Evans Their Parents, Mr. & Mrs. Bordley Sparks and Mr. & Mrs. Albert Winterling Ill. Sir & Mrs. Albert C. Winterling, P.P. The Metcalf Family Mrs. Elizabeth Houghton – DONATIONS – Hillbilly Clan No. 67 (can and tab collection) The Woman’s Club of Towson Inc. Noble Gilbert L. Ingram Noble Charles Krantz Mrs. Elizabeth A. Krantz Noble Wade O. Smith Noble & Mrs. Stanley M. Kriel Jr. Legion of Honor Captain Holly W. Bennett Sr. & Edith C. Bennett Ill. Sir & Mrs. Thomas N. Evans Jr., P.P. Ms. Cindy Rohe Noble & Mrs. E. Vernon Young Jr. George & Joyce Ober Sharon, Laura & John Jones Holly W. Bennett Jr. Ill. Sir & Mrs. Thomas N. Evans Jr., P.P. Their Grandsons, Benjamin M. Bailey & Zachary W. Bailey Noble & Mrs. Elwood L. Wallich Noble William E. Dixon Mrs. Dolores L. Dixon Noble Thomas N. Evans Sr. & Elizabeth R. Evans Ill. Sir & Mrs. Thomas N. Evans Jr., P.P. Noble Kenneth G. Ritter Ill. Sir & Mrs. Thomas N. Evans Jr., P.P. Ill. Sir Paul R. Reinke Jr., P.P. Mr. C. David Sherrill Miss Catherine King Noble & Mrs. Thomas A. Whitehead Noble Richard C. Francis Legion of Honor Noble Albert G. Parrott Crazy Tuna Bar & Grill Noble Edward C. Burton Jr. – HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT – Leica Microscope Project Annapolis Shrine Club Ambassadors of Boumi Temple Date................................... Amount $.................................................. In Memory of............................................................... In Honor of ........................................................................................... Person to whom acknowledgment is to be sent: Name................................................................................. Name of Donor ................................................................... Address.............................................................................. Address ............................................................................... City/State.............................................. Zip....................... City/State ............................................. Zip ........................ Make Checks Payable to: Shriners Hospitals for Children Mail to: Boumi Temple, 5050 King Ave., Baltimore, MD 21237 ROBERT L. KRACH, Chairman FEBRUARY/MARCH 2016 31 DONATIONS TO TRANSPORTATION FUND FEBRUARY/MARCH 2016 – IN MEMORY OF – – IN HONOR OF – Noble Marshall S. Cook, at Christmas Ms. Chris Millirons Noble & Mrs. Denny Lessner, on their 40th Anniversary Noble & Mrs. Lewis F. Leister Ill. Sir James McD Hossbach, P.P. Ill. Sir & Mrs. Wm. Raymond Bosley Jr., P.P. Ill. Sir & Mrs. Robert L. Simmons, P.P. Ill. Sir Jay I. Block, P.P. Noble & Mrs. Robert F. Weber Noble Stanley L. Curtain Ill. Sir & Mrs. Wm. Raymond Bosley Jr., P.P. Dr. Donna Zepp Leister, on her retirement Noble Frank Leister Ill. Sir Kurt L. Frevel Sr. & Lady Beth Ill. Sir Wm. Raymond Bosley Jr. & Lady Anita – DONATIONS – Noble James P. Detweiler Ill. Sir & Mrs. Wm. Raymond Bosley Jr., P.P. Noble Harry R. Carter Ill. Sir & Mrs. Wm. Raymond Bosley Jr., P.P. Pa-Po-Peake Shrine Club (funds collected with 2015 dues) SPONSOR A CHILD Send a check for $50 or more to the Boumi Shepherds to defray the cost of transportation of a child to the Philadelphia Hospital. Receive a certificate ready for framing and a Road Runner pin in appreciation of your generosity. 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