Bedouin Temple AAONMS

Bedouin Temple A.A.O.N.M.S.
SEPTEMBER 2015
Oasis Of Muskogee • Desert Of Oklahoma
Volume 160 Number 9
Camel Tracks
Published Monthly - Address All Communications to
P.O. Box 1667 - Muskogee, OK 74402
1-918-682-2761 1-888-782-8117
All News items must be submitted no later than the 15th of the month
preceding publication.
[email protected] Fax: 918-682-6511
Bedouin Website www.bedouinshriners.com Web Master: Mike Brawley
ELECTED DIVAN
Potentate
Jerry Davidson............................................918-441-6952
Chief Rabban
Rory Robertson..........................................918-839-7923
Assistant Rabban
Mike Bibee..................................................918-448-9004
High Priest and Prophet
Jamie Hibbs................................................405-227-5407
Oriental Guide
Dennis Brown................................................918-781-2668
Treasurer
Mark Hamrick, P.P. ....................................918-520-2463
[email protected]
Recorder
Gregory Schuler, P.P. .................................918-682-2761
[email protected]
Member of Shreveport Board of Governors
Mike Brawley, P.P. .....................................918-346-3578
Hospital Chairman
Jim Ritchey.................................................918-781-9803
Chaplain
B.K. Smith...................................................918-687-6238
Personal Aide
Bill Johnson................................................918-822-1093
Cliff Smith (Roho).......................................918-686-3005
Chief Aide
Randal Brison....................................................869-6969
Assistant Chief Aide
Gene Foster.................................................918-869-6308
Membership Chairman
Mike Brawley, P.P. .....................................918-346-3578
Parade Marshal
Ron Marchant.............................................918-816-6339
[email protected]
Commadant
Phil Thompson............................................918-869-8252
Commadant Assistant
Dennis Sparks.............................................918-616-6965
BEDOUIN SHRINE CLUBS PRESIDENTS
Cher-O-Dair, Ken Browder..............................918-931-8293
Haskell County, Ryan Bibee............................918-470-8257
Leflore County, Tommy Robertson................918-647-6119
Latimer County, Mike Elder............................918-448-9606
Little Dixie, Larry Conditt...............................580-916-5554
McCurtain County, Joel Morgan.....................580-306-0960
Okmulgee County, Jan Colombin...................918-752-7890
Pittsburg County, Robert Paggett.................918-429-4444
Wagoner County, Bret Young...........................918-939-8500
McIntosh County, Andy Killingsworth..............918-781-9752
BEDOUIN SHRINE UNITS
Clowns......................................................................................President
Shaun Selman...............................................................918-351-9214
Potentate’s Message...
Greetings Nobles All:
It has been a great Summer for Bedouin
Shrine! School has started back and the
temperature soon will be coming down. We have
had a great time this summer with the Bedouin
Shrine Ball at Western Hills, South Central Shrine
Association we hosted here at the Temple,
Imperial Session in Houston, the Summer Cooler
and all the golf tournaments conducted by
Haskell County, McIntosh County, Okmulgee Co
and Chair-O-Dair shrine Clubs. If you didn’t make
it to the Dinner Club here at the temple in August
you missed a really good time and a great meal. Special thanks to
“Grilling Bob” Lackey and his lady Sandy, Cliff “RoHo” Smith and his lady
Brenda, Gene “Frosty” Foster, Bill “Tuna Fish” Johnson and
Phil “Fireboots” Thompson and all the others that helped put on a great
meal, and thanks to all the ladies that helped with the decorations.
If you haven’t got a raffle ticket yet, you need to get it soon. We have
to turn in the tickets at the end of September for the big drawing on
the 10th of October. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, for the
first time ever, all three Shrine Temples, (Bedouin, Akdar and India) are
working together and having a 75 gun raffle, the tickets are $20.00
each and on October 10th a ticket will be drawn every 15 minutes.
If you win, your ticket will go back into the hopper and you have a
chance to win again. If you win you will be sent a certificate to take
to your nearest licensed gun dealer and the weapon will be shipped
to that dealer and you can pick it up there. If you are looking to buy a
chance contact Dennis Sparks or contact the front office at the temple.
September is going to be a great month, the clowns are putting on
the “Clown Car Show” at Honor Heights Park September the 12th. If
you have not been to a Clown Car Show, it is really a fun time. All the
cars and motor cycles are really something to see. The food is good
and prizes are given away all day. Come out and enjoy and thank the
clowns for all they do. And right behind the car show is the Bedouin
Shrine Circus starting September 14th through the 20th. We are
looking forward to a great circus this year. Your Chief Rabban has put
together what looks to be a great circus and we are looking forward to
helping him make this a huge success.
Just a reminder, if you haven’t sent in you 2015 dues, you need to get it
in soon. Your membership is what allows Bedouin Shrine to continue
to help the children of South East Oklahoma. We currently have 872
children we are actively supporting and making their lives better. If
you know of any child that needs our help, please contact the temple
and let us help. Making children lives better is what we all do.
Iron Horse Patrol.......................................................................President
Ryan Rosson.................................................................918-869-9300
Legion of Honor ...................................................................Commander
Jim Kinser....................................................................918-351-8669
Merri Makers.............................................................................President
J.R. Salyers....................................................................918-682-6161
Mounted Patrol.............................................................................Captain
Tesie McCrary..............................................................918-681-0114
Fire Brigade...............................................................................Fire Chief
Asti McFarland..............................................................918-429-5927
Drum Corps..............................................................................President
B.K. Smith.................................................................918-687-6238
Camel Herders...........................................................................President
Gene Foster................................................................918-869-6308
Bedouin Brewers...................................................................Brewmaster
Teddy Parris................................................................918-457-9974
[email protected]
Bedouin Bandits........................................................................President
Gordon Carlin............................................................918-351-4070
[email protected]
Yours in the Faith,
Jerry Davidson
Potentate
LIFE IS GOOD CARING FOR KIDS
Fire Brigade
Bedouin Shrine Fire Brigade monthly meeting was held at Solomon
Masonic Lodge. All were reminded of the 75 gun fundraiser to be held
in October. Our next big project is
the Bedouin Shrine Circus in Sept. A
combination of banner sales &
donations of $500 will earn you a
circus shirt. Up coming parade
schedule will be the Henreyetta
Labor Day parade, scheduled Labor
Day. Line up will be at 10:00 a.m.
All were reminded unit meeting is
scheduled the 2nd Monday night of
each month. Be active and
participate with the Bedouin Shrine
Fire Brigade unit. Show your
support.
Yours in the Faith,
Fire Chief, Asti McFarland
Living Past Potentates
1969........................................Bartis M. Kent, M.D.
1972........................................John W. Russell, Jr.
1985................................................John E. Rogers
1986....................................................Jim Bushnell
1989....................................Harvey C. Johnson, Jr.
1990.................................................Jim Alexander
1991........................................................Leo Beller
1994..............................................Gregory Schuler
1996.....................................................Bud Morgan
1997......................................................Dick Morris
1998..................................................Mark Hamrick
1999.......................................Billy Ray Williamson
2000..........................................Andy Killingsworth
2001........................................Billy Ray Williamson
2003..................................................Clint Warnock
2004.....................................................Gary Dunlap
2006....................................................Steve Wright
2007...................................................John Godwin
2008...................................................Ray Caviness
2009..................................................Randy Griffith
2011...................................................Steve Willcox
2012........................................................Ed Palmer
2013...................................................Mike Brawley
2014..................................................Gordon Carlin
For those that missed the last trip to Remington Park Horse Races, now is the time to make plans to attend
the next trip. September 27th 2015, Illustrious Sir Jerry Davidson has made plans to return to Remington
Park for the thoroughbred racing season starting this fall. We will be taking a chartered bus from the
Bedouin Shrine at 10:00 a.m. to Remington Park and will return when the races are over. There will be a bar
provided on the bus for those that would like to partake.
The cost for the trip is $100.00 for each person which needs to be paid in advance so please send your check
in as soon as possible. Make checks payable to Bedouin Shrine PO Box 1667 Muskogee, Ok 74402. On the
memo section of the check please put horse races, this will assure your spot on the bus.
The price includes the listed items below.
Racing form for Remington Park
Tip sheets
Suites Racing Package (Open Bar Premium Brands)
Hors d’oeuvres in suite
Crisp Corn Tortilla Chips & Salsa
Chef’s Assortment of Imported and Domestic Cheese
w/ Seasonal fruit and berries
Chilled Shrimp w/ Cocktail Sauce, Lemon Wedges
Cookies, Brownies, Assorted Pastry Mini’s
Buffet in corridor
Suite Salad bar w/Selection of Greens, Dressings, Accompaniments
Carved Prime Rib Station
Chef’s Choice: Entrée of the Day (non-beef ); Seasonal Vegetable: Seasonal Starch
Jumbo All Beef Hot Dogs w/Sauerkraut, Mustard, Relish, Chopped Onions
The open bar in the suite will last for four hours and will be a cash bar until the end of the races. So make
plans to attend the races September 27th, 2015. Send your checks in today.
Yours in the Faith
Mark Hamrick
Bedouin Treasurer
Bedouin Clowns
Long ago when men cursed and
beat the ground with sticks,
It was called witchcraft; TODAY IT’S
CALLED GOLF!!!!!!!!!
Hello all you Clowns,
What a hot, wet, busy summer we
had. We showed the world what
Bedouin Temple is all about!!!
I’m so proud to be a part of this
Temple.
I hope you had a chance to
get out for the august dinner Club.
What a feast we had, my hats off
to the Kitchen staff. It was like
Thanksgiving in August without the
butterball. Thank you to everyone
who came out to Arrowhead mall.
I know all the kids enjoyed themselves even us big kids had a great
time. Way to show support to our
community Bedouin.
Now on to upcoming events:
Bedouin Clown Car Show will be
September 12th.Time is getting
short so if you know of anyone who
would like to sponsor or would like
to donate a door prize. Just let us
know. September 11th at 6:30 we’ll
have a goodie stuffing bag party.
Clowns will provide Pizza.
Then September 14th we need
all the Clowns who can, please
Show up at the Temple September
14th at 8:15 AM to hand out Circus
tickets. We’ll leave the Temple at
8:30AM.Personal experience it’s
a blast. Nope we’re not done yet
that same day the circus kicks off.
So kick off the dust on them clown
shoes and let’s show everyone what
the Bedouin Clowns are all about.
Having fun bringing laughter and
smiles to everyone and caring for
our Kids.
Till next time, Live by this
Credo: Have a little laugh at life
and look around you for Happiness
instead of sadness. Laughter has
always brought me out of unhappy
situations. The most wasted of
all days is that in which we have
not laughed. Keep on Smiling and
remember the Kids.
Yours in the Faith,
Dennis Rebar Brown
Chief Rabban
Greetings Nobles and Lady’s;
Fun, Fun, Fun the 2015 Edition of the Bedouin Shrine Circus is
coming to town. We will be starting September 14th in Stigler, 15th in
Tahlequah, 16th in Sallisaw, then over to McAlester the 17th and 18th,
finishing up in Muskogee Saturday the 19th and Sunday the 20th.
The circus promises to be the biggest and best yet, Tigers, Lions,
and Big Bears. Flying Motorcycles, Highwire acts,plus a variety of
comedy acts. Plus our own award winning Bedouin Shrine Clowns.
Remember our purpose is to help kids. The circus is our largest
general fund, fund raiser of the year (the daily operations of the
Temple ).Let’s support our circus which in turn supports our
fraternity and the future of Bedouin Shrine for year’s to come. Without
Shriners their wouldn’tbe any Shrine Hospitals. Let’s continue all of the
great work we do on a daily basis. Remember “Bedouin is the Heart
Beat of the Shrine “
Yours in the Faith,
Rory Robertson Chief Rabban
Camel Herders
I would like to express what great fun and fellowship I had at the
Okmulgee Golf Tournament. I had the great pleasure of playing with
Jerry “GI” Davidson, Dennis “Rebar” Brown, and Mike “Noisey” Brawley. If
you didn’t make it you missed a great time.
The Camel Herders will be scheduling a meeting before the fall ring
race watch the Camel Tracks for time and place.
For those of you who are selling gun raffle tickets for the Camel
Herders, after you have a sold a booklet please get it turned in to me. If
you need more tickets let me know.
Yours in the Faith,
Gene “Frosty” Foster
Keep It Piled High
Welcome Our
New Member
Patrick Shawn Springer
Black Camel
We do not lose the ones we love, they only go before
Where there is everlasting life, where sorrow is no more....
And there the soul will always live, and peace is everywhere
We do not lose the ones we love God takes them in His care.
Ralph L. Stewart
Iron Horse Patrol
Dear Fellow Iron Horse Patrol
I hope everyone has a Great Labor Day! September is here and with
that brings lots of things. Kids are back in school, vacations are coming
to an end, the temperatures are starting to drop, the Clown Car Show
and the Circus are coming to town! The Clown car show is a great event
with some beautiful cars to see, I hope you make a point to attend.
The Circus starts on the 14th and ends on the 20th. This years Circus is
going to have lots of new acts, so put on that Fez and come out and
support the Temple. Later on this month the organizational parties for
the Ring Race will begin on the 28th. There is still enough time to get
that Master Mason you know that would make a Great Shriner signed
up. Here are a couple of fun circus facts. The first Shrine Circus was
held in Detroit, Michigan in 1906 for the Moslem Shrine Temple. The
Shrine Circus was originally a one-ring affair, but by 1925 it had grown
to three rings. The Detroit Circus is still the largest, in 1996 it ran for 17
days with 40 performances making it not only the oldest Shrine Circus,
but also the most attended. The most Famous venue to host circus is
the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California, where the Southern
California Shrine Circus takes place. Here’s a little circus fun. Did you
hear about the human cannonball? He got fired! Till next time…
Yours in the Faith,
Ryan “Kingpin” Rosson
Pittsburg County Shrine Club
Our monthly meeting was held on August 11, 2015. I would like to
thank all the ladies who brought food. It was delicious. Next months
meal will be hamburgers & hot dogs. Discussion was held about the
up coming circus in Sept. Circus Chairman Howard Thompson
discussed n depth about getting out and getting banners and
donations . With a $500 donation you can earn a circus shirt. Since we
are only having one show on Thursday it was decided that we would
just have cold cuts that night, with a meal on Friday.
Ladies you now have a brand new bathroom. It has two stalls, one
is a handicapped stall. It is very beautiful. Ladies don’t forget we need
deserts for the circus hospitality room.
We would like to thank the Divan for their attendance at our meeting.
It is appreciated very much.
I would like to encourage all Nobles and their Ladies to support
your club.
Yours in the Faith,
Robert Padgett
Sun
Mon
Tue
1
SEPTEMBER 2015
Haskell Co.
-Sigler
6
7
Divan Meeting
LABOR DAY
13
14
20
Scottish Rite Reunion
-McAlester
Circus
-Muskogee
27
Remington Park
-Horse Races
8
Pittsburg Co.
-McAlester
Circus
-Tahlequah
Okmulgee Co.
21
Wagoner Co.
-Wagoner/Pryor
28
Latimer Co. -Wilburton
Organizational Temple
22
Little Dixie
-Durant
4
9
10
11
16
17
After 5 Club
Bedouin Brewers Mtg
Circus
-McAlester
23
24
McIntosh Co.
Circus
-Sallisaw
After 5 Club
After 5 Club
Sat
5
12
Clown Car Show
-Honor Heights Park
18
19
Circus
-McAlester
McCurtain Co. -Idabel
Scottish Rite Reunion
-McAlester
Circus -Muskogee
25
26
30
Organizational
-Temple
Organizational
-Temple
Tue
Wed
Camel Hearders Meeting
-Temple 6:30
Sun
Mon
Thur
1
Organizational
-Temple
OCTOBER 2015
Fri
3After 5 Club
Cher-O-Dair
-Tahlequah
29
Thur
2
Dinner Club
-Temple
15
Circus
-Sigler
Wed
4
Scottish Rite Reunion
-Guthrie
5
Fall Ring Race
-Wagoner Co.
6
7
Haskell Co.
-Sigler
Fall Ring Race
-McIntosh Co.
Fall Ring Race
11
12
18
25
Fall Ring Race
Pittsburg Co.
-McAlester
19
20
26
Latimer Co.
-Wilburton
TransportationReport
for July 2015
SHREVEPORT
12 Trips
>>
14 Patients
13
Fall Ring Race
Cher-O-Dair
-Tahlequah
ST. LOUIS
2 Trips
>>
s Patients
27
8
Fall Ring Race
-Okmulgee Co.
2
Sat
3
Organizational
-Temple
Scottish Rite Reunion
-Guthrie
9
10
Fall Ring Race
-Novice Committee
After 5 Club
14
Fall Ring Race
-Muskogee
21
Bedouin Brewers Mtg
Little Dixie
-Durant
After 5 Club
Fri
28
15
Fall Ring Race
Candidates Party
-Muskogee
After 5 Club
22
16
Fall Ring Race
Orientation
-Temple
23
17
Fall Ring Race Ceremonial
-Temple
Iron Horse Patrol Fall Dance
McCurtain Co.
-Idabel
24
After 5 Club
Pittsburg Co.
Hauted Forest
-McAlester
Pittsburg Co.
Hauted Forest
-McAlester
29
30
31
After 5 Club
HALLOWEEN
Membership Report as of August 17, 2015
Bedouin Members.............................1009
Associate Members...............................20
TOTAL MEMBERS........1,029
Begin Members.................1029
Creations...........................1
Affiliations........................0
Restorations......................0
Expires.............................-2
Demits............................0
Resignations....................0
Suspensions......................0
Dropped.........................0
NetGain.........................-1
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DONATIONS
B M A D (Bikers Making a Difference) X+
Brady Etchison Fund Raiser 6X
Elaine Green
Bedouin Shrine Masonic Degree Team 3X+
Greg Mace 10X
50/50 from August Dinner Club X+
J.R. and Pat Boerner, In Memory of Mary Catherine Conditt