Official Publication of El Korah Shriners • 1118 W. Idaho

Volume XV Issue 6
June 2015
Official Publication of El Korah Shriners • 1118 W. Idaho Street • Boise, ID 83702
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Id aho Fa l l s
Sandy Downs
Monday, June 15
Shows at 3: 00 p.m. & 7: 00 p.m.
(Additional $1 per at tendee cit y tax will be charged at the gate)
P o c at e l lo
Bannock County Fairgrounds
Tuesday, June 16
Shows at 3: 00 p.m. & 7: 00 p.m.
T wi n Fa l l s
Twin Falls County Fairgrounds (in Filer)
Wednesday, June 17
Shows at 3: 00 p.m. & 7: 00 p.m.
Bois e
CenturyLink Arena
Friday, June 19
Shows at 3: 00 p.m. & 7: 00 p.m.
&
Saturday, June 20
Sunday, June 21
Shows at 1: 00 p.m. & 5: 00 p.m.
Visit Our Site
w w w.elkorah.org
Follow us on Twit ter
@elkorah
C I RCUS PARADE
Saturday, June 20
Dow n t ow n B o i s e
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Tickets available at elkorah.org and these locations. *Albertsons only in Idaho Falls.
Proceeds from this activity are for the benefit of El Korah Shrine and are NOT tax deductible.
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OFFICERS
ELECTED OFFICERS
Potentate................................ Joe Randall
Chief Rabban........................ Corey Turner
Assistant Rabban....................Mike Yavno
High Priest & Prophet..........Dave Thomas
Oriental Guide...................Garland Risner
Treasurer ......................... Clarence Jones
Recorder...............................Max Bearden
APPOINTED DIVAN
Director ....................................Ron Harris
Assistant Director................... John Martin
1st Ceremonial Master.........Rick Holloway
2nd Ceremonial Master............. Blake Titus
Marshal...................................... Bill Wentz
Captain of the Guard..................Ed Meyer
Outer Guards...................... Steve Siebers,
Dale Rutter, Bill Newbry, Gary Anton
Chaplain................................. Stan Barker
June 2015
CHARITABLE GIVING REPORT
This is for the Nile Year of April 1, 2014 to March 31, 2015
Princess Jennifer Essary, Chairman of the My Gift Program
Princess Eliza Philips Estate (CEF).................................................... $107,415.07
Hopes and Dreams Plaque (CEF)....................................................... $ 5,761.18
Supreme Temple Banner Escorts scarves (CEF)................................ $ 1,200.00
Pins, Ornaments, Pyramid, Certificates (CEF).................................... $ 1,484.50
Scarves sold to Temple Members (CEF)............................................. $ 126.00
Stepping Stones To Happiness (CEF)................................................. $ 5,839.00
2014 Holiday Sharing (CRA)............................................................... $ 883.16
Now Certificate and 2014 Silver Tea................................................... $ 1,139.96
TOTAL................................................................ $123,848.87
CEF….$ 121,825.75
CRA…$ 2,032.12
AIDES
Chief Aide.................................. Dick Swift
Gary Betts, Blake Brumfield,
Bob Carleton, Bill Curtis, Jr.,
Bruce Drewes, Terry Dufur, Rod Horn,
Jack Gardner, Mark Isserman,
Ray Liercke, Richard Martin, Gene Strate
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Editor....................................RickHolloway
[email protected]
Cell 208-412-9140
Asst. Editor........................................ Mike Yavno
Cell 619-212-5435
Typesetting & Design...... Cherie Collins, LLC
PHONE NUMBERS
Recorder.....................................343-0571
Oasis..........................................343-1341
Office Fax...................................336-1527
Events: Circus, Football..............333-8350
John D. Martin
Cell~(208) 861-2614
Bus~(208) 344-0200
Fax~(208) 344-8187
Email~ [email protected]
219 N 27th Street
Boise, ID 83702
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POTENTATE’S MESSAGE
by Joe Randall
The “Circus is Coming” the El Korah Shrine circus will start the third week in June in Idaho Falls.
We will also have performances in Pocatello, Twin
Falls and Boise! One of the highlights is the circus
parade on June 20th in downtown Boise. All Nobles
and Ladies can help increase circus attendance by
giving out free kids tickets. They are available at the
Recorder’s office. This is the most effective way to
advertise the circus so jump in and do your part!!!!!
Our pre-circus ticket sales are ahead of last year so
we are hoping for a good circus turnout. Thank you
Circus Chairman Ron Lester!!
The Shrine Circus Parade will line up in the parking lot east of the El Korah Shrine
Temple. Lineup time will be 9 AM. All floats, cars and walking/dancing participants are
welcome. Contact Director Ron Harris to reserve a space. This is a great opportunity for
the entire Masonic Family to show the community what we are about.
Our next major fund raiser is the Sportsman Raffle. We are selling raffle tickets for
50 quality firearms. The raffle items may be exchanged for other merchandise at the
Sportsman Warehouse. Ric Bobier is chairman of the committee and Garland Risner
and Corey Turner are committee members. This raffle, in the future, is expected to rival
or exceed the circus as El Korah’s major fund raiser. The raffle tickets are being sold for
$20 each or a book of 5 for $100 which includes a bonus raffle ticket. We need all nobles
and their ladies to support this effort by selling tickets. You may get tickets to sell at the
Recorder’s Office or if you would just like to purchase some for yourself they are available
there too.
The Provost Guard Wine Tasting event was well attended. They had music, prizes
and an auction. Our very own PP Gary Adams served as both the Master of Ceremonies
and Auctioneer. What a talented noble!!! While I’m speaking of talent another noble, Jack
Gardner and Friend’s band provided the music. Prominent local wineries provided wine
samples and had bottles of their wine for sale.
The Past Potentates offered up many tasty options for their Mother’s Day Brunch.
This was served with a smile and champagne and enjoyed by many Nobles and Ladies.
The Baron Car Show was a smashing success, they had over 140 cars and raised
over $20,000 for the El Korah Patient Travel. This was up from $12,000 last year! Thanks
to Ken Rufe and his team for putting this together.
The Duck Club sponsored another successful concert in the El Korah Ballroom.
Utilizing our facility for fund raising events is key to our financial health. Thanks to all the
many volunteers that help make this happen.
El Korah Shrine involvement in your community can help improve membership and
in turn help our hospitals. One way to do this is by participating in your local parades. I
encourage you to participate but if you cannot then be on the side line cheering on those
participating. Let people know that Shriners are alive and well in your community.
Summer is here with many Clubs and Unit picnics, parades and football games
(Twin Falls and Baker City). Enjoy these events with your friends and families. See you
there!
Joe Randall
Potentate
June 2015
CHAPLAIN’S
CORNER
By Stan Barker, Chaplain
Greetings to one and all, and
welcome to summer 2015 in
El Korah Shrine, Boise! We
are thankful for the spring
weather which we all enjoyed
to get into the feeling that
summer is here. We have
a great program of events
which has been developed
for us. To name a few, there is some football,
golf, circus, camping, and just enjoying the summer in the events in and around El Korah.
This is the month in which we should all pause
and give THANKS, to all who served in World
War II, while stationed in Europe to help preserve
our freedom. We ask our Citizens display the
flag of our country on June 14, FLAG DAY.
This year we are noting that this is the 117th year
for El Korah Shrine in Boise, Idaho.
June 21 is the day this year when we should
pause and give THANKS, to our fathers or
THANKS for the memories. June 21, 2015 is
FATHER’S DAY.
A TRIBUTE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED
STATES OF AMERICA
Our Father, we bow our heads at this time in
gratitude for all the blessings we have received
from Thee. We are an honored Nation in a great
company of Nations. Our Flag stands for all that
is noble and true in word and in deed. May we
be stirred with pride as we gaze upon its beautiful
colors of red, white, and blue, and may our love
for our Flag grow with each year of our lives.
May Flag Day to us mean a closer walk with
Thee and each other.
SHALOM
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SEPT. STATED MEETING
The next STATED
MEETING of El Korah Shrine
will be held September 9th, 2015.
Dinner 6:30, meeting 7:30.
Nobles are encouraged to
attend. Come early and socialize
with your Brother Nobles.
June 2015
SHRINER
BUSINESS
OWNERS
Shriners who OWN their
own businesses, please
consider advertising your
business in YOUR
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CONTACT
Rick Holloway
(208) 412-9140
“Have you paid your
2015 Dues?
Check the old wallet, is your El Korah dues card
there? It should be. If you have not paid your 2015
dues, please do so today. It is important to you,
your community and your hospital program.
If you have not paid your 2015 dues
please contact the Recorder
as soon as possible. 208-343-0571
Life Style Wellness
Noble Myron (babyface) Gilbert
Free Wellness Consultation
Myron recommends John 3:16
208-995-7505 Bone Health
[email protected]
quickdraw.nerium.com
You too can be beautiful!!
Gib Thongstad has a block of seats
for the East/West Shrine Game in
Baker City on August 1, 2015.
Anyone interested in attending
please call him at 503-786-9961
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THIRD ANNUAL BARON’S / SHRINER’S CAR SHOW
Nobles and all,
In one word for our Third annual Baron’s / Shriner’s car show
event on Sunday, May 17 is WOW!
We had wonderful weather, a great crowd (about 150 people
based on rough estimates) and we had over 145 cars in the show,
some Barons, Idaho Chariots, Classy Car Clubs and some general public. We also collected over $20,000, final numbers are not
ready yet, for the Children’s Travel Fund which is outstanding.
We sold breakfast, raffle tickets, tee shirts, and auctioned of
several items. We also had the pleasure of Ava, one of our youngest Shriner Children ever, and her family at our car show. There
were many Barons, “Kids pick” awards and the Potentate’s car
show awards given out, the clowns were clowning around and
creating tons of fun for the kids, face painting, the Provost Guard
was there supporting the event and keeping the crowd under control. We also had one potential Shriner from the membership
booth. See the link that Blake Titus put together, thanks Blake
great job - 2015 Barons Car Show Link and the Classy Car Club
would like to thank the volunteers for their support as well.
In closing, I want to thank everyone very much for your support and commitment in making this a great event and more importantly being able to help the Children and as we say “Helping
Kids and Having Fun” was a perfect example of this car show.
Can’t wait for next year’s show.
One historical note. I was looked at the amount of funds we
raised on our first year and we raised $7315.70 and had 94 cars
compared to upwards of $20,000 and 145 cars this year. We have
come a long way in 2 years and I can’t wait for next year.
Fraternally yours,
Ken Rufe
June 2015
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SHRINERS PROVIDE PRIZES FOR
LOCAL SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Shriners for years have been helping kids with medical problems through
their medical facilities either at burn centers or orthopedic hospitals. To help
fund some of their activities, El Korah Shrine in Boise sponsors a Shrine Circus
that performs through South Eastern and Western Idaho cities in June. Local
Shriners buy tickets to the circus to give out to children in their areas. This year,
local Shriners in Challis found out about a fitness program at Challis Elementary
School as well as the achievement awards program at the end of the School year.
Challis Elementary School held a walking program for the Elementary school
kids to promote good health. Each time they walked through a predetermined
course on the playground they received credit for the distance they walked.
These credits were totaled up and prizes were given out to the winners in each
grade. All the kids participating in the walking program had a chance at winning a
ticket to the Shrine Circus either by walking the most miles or having their name
drawn randomly from out of a hat. The next day at the end of the year achievement awards ceremony the rest of the tickets were given out for good spellers,
good attendance ect. The teacher of the year award from Challis Lodge # 92 AF
& AM Masons of Idaho was also given out. Karen Coonts the District Special
Education teacher was this year’s winner.
The Kindergarten winner had 10 miles plus 12 laps, 1st grade 10 miles, 2nd
grade 10 miles plus 9 laps, 3rd grade 20 miles, 4th grade 30 miles, 5th grade 5
miles plus 10 laps and 6th grade 5 miles plus 7 laps. The K-3 grade overall winner was Ty Farr and the 4-6 overall winner was Wiley Turek who both received
additional prizes. Ty had already left school for the summer so the second place
winners for the 3rd grade each got a shrine circus ticket.
Due to the number of local Shriners the excess tickets (almost 40 total) were
donated to the Elementary School. Two local Shrines were at the awards ceremony for the fitness prizes and one was at the awards program the next day
for the teacher of the year and student awards activities. Another example of
Shriners helping Children.
These are the winners for the most miles walked Kindergarten through
6th grade With Shriners Ken Miller and Doug Hammond in the back row with
the “Genie” hats on. Kids left to right Jaiden Wright, Rylee Bartel, Jessa Hunt,
MaKala Bruno, Cody Lanier, Wiley Turek, Jessica Lafeen, and Grace Kowarko.
June 2015
PAYETTE PARADE
Parade season is here! El Korah Tin Lizzies
riders Ron Harris, Dick Berry and Joe Kowalczyk
and El Korah Shrine Clowns Dave Thomas and
Rodger Hood gathered May 16th in Payette for
the Apple Blossom parade. Dick Swift drove the
El Korah Van while El Korah Shrine Nobles Rick
Holloway and Mark Isserman walked the parade
route handing out free Shrine Circus kids tickets.
Many more parades coming up. Please take
this opportunity to support your Nobles. This
is great publicity for the Shrine and the Shrine
Hospitals for Children. Don’t miss the El Korah
Shrine Circus parade on June 20. Contact our
Director Ron Harris if your Club or Unit would like
to participate. It is always great fun. Encourage
your friends and family to line the streets of Boise
to cheer on our Nobles.
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2015
El Korah Shrine
Elmer Keith Memorial
Sportsman’s RAFFLE
Beer, Brats, Burgers while we give away 50 Guns!
FREE With a Ticket
-SATURDAY-
OCTOBER 31, 2015
2pm - 5pm
1118 W. Idaho Boise, Idaho
www.ElKorah.org Ph: 208.343.0571
Be sure to thank our sponsors:
50 Guns in 3 Hours
Net proceeds from this event are for the benefit of El Korah Shrine.
Payments are not tax deductible as charitable contributions.
All guns will be provided through Sportsman’s Warehouse, ID. Winner must be 18 years of age and successfully complete a firearms purchasing
statement. Gift Cards will be presented to winners for purchase of the gun or like valued items at Sportsman’s Warehouse. Ticket holder need not be
present to win. *Guns listed on back are subject to change due to availability and at our discretion.
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2015 El Korah Shrine
Elmer Keith Memorial Gun Raffle
Saturday, October 31, 2015 El Korah Shrine Center
1118 West Idaho2PM to 5PM
50 Guns in three Hours, One gun given away every 3 to 4 minutes
Admission will be limited, based on capacity of El Korah Shrine Center
Must have a ticket to attend Event and you do not need to be present to win
We will be providing free beer, pop, burgers and brats
Winners will receive a gift certificate for the gun raffled to be redeemed at Sportsman’s
Warehouse in Boise where you will be required to fill out the Federal Firearms certificate.
Gift cards are for a special pricing on each gun and not at full retail value. Any substitutions will be at full retail value for other items such as camping gear, clothing, etc..
Tickets are $20.00 each in books of 5, or tickets books for $100.00 / book, with the
packet there is a bonus ticket in each book, for prizes valued at over $2,000.00 as an incentive.
Must be 18 years of age to participate, every winning ticket will go back into the drawing for the remainder of the raffle
Bonus tickets will be drawn from an additional drawing with just those tickets
2015 El Korah Shrine
Elmer Keith Memorial Gun
Raffle Sellers Information
Sellers are required to fill out and sign a Seller Sheet so we can track tickets and money
You will be required to return either ticket stubs with the appropriate money or unsold
tickets complete
Return money and stubs as soon as you practically can, so you do not have to be responsible for them, but at least monthly going forward, everything has to be back in by the
week of October 12th unless you are actively involved in a transaction
We are going to sell up to and including the day of the event
If you have any problems, we need to know as soon as possible so we can deal with
them and do whatever we need to do to take care of the issue.
Any one selling 15 or more books will get their 2016 El Korah Shrine dues paid, life
members or ladies will receive a gift card instead
There will be Club and Unit Top Sales prizes, still working on that at this point.
Questions:
Ric Bobier
[email protected](208) 739-0222
Garland Risner [email protected]
(208) 866-9070
El Korah Shrine(208) 343-0571
June 2015
EL KORAH SHRINE 2015
SPORTSMAN'S RAFFLE
RUGER AMERICAN
223 W/3X9 REDFIELD
MOSSBERG 500 WF 12/28 3 MOSGB
SAKO TIKKA LITE 270 WIN
BROWNING BPS STLK 12GA 28" 3.5" N
S&W 686 .357MAG 6" 6RD
RUGER 10/22RPF 10RD
22LR
BENELLI SUPER NOVA 12/26" MATTE
BROWNING X BOLT HUNTER
30/06 SPRG
STOEGER CONDOR COMP 12/30"
RUGER GP 161
357 MAG
BERETTA A300 MAX4 12/28”
SAVAGE 111 TH XP 270 WIN
REMINGTON 870 EXP 3 1/2" 12/28"
WEATHERBY VG BLAZE 30/06 SPRG
RUGER LC9 9MM W/LASER
STOEGER 3500 12/26 MAX
BROWNING A BOLT !!! COMP
7MM REM
BROWNING BPS FLD WOOD 12GA 28"
RUGER AMER.
223 W/3*9 REDFIELD
S&W SHIELD 9MM 7/8RD
REMINGTON 700 ADL SS 308 WIN
MOSSBERG 500 WF 12/28 3 MOSGB
WINCHESTER M70 FWT 308 WIN
REMINGTON 870 EXP 3 1/2" 12/28"
TAURUS MILPRO G2
9MM
MARLIN 1895GBL 45/70
BENELLI SUPER NOVA 12/26" MATTE SAVAGE 93R17 BTVS 17HMR ACTR SPRINGFIELD XD SC
9MM 16RD 3"
STOEGER CONDOR COMP 12/30"
BROWNING X BOLT COMP
300 WIN MAG
SAVAGE 111 TH XP 270 WIN
WINCHESTER M70 SG 270 WIN
SIG SAUER 1911 .22LR FDE
BROWNING BPS FLD WOOD 12GA 28"
REMINGTON 750 WOODMASTER 30/06
RUGER 10/22RPF 10RD
22LR
SIG SAUER P220 CARRY .45 NS BL
BROWNING X BOLT WHITE GOLD
30/06 SPR
REMINGTON 1187 SPT FLD
12/28
BERETTA A300 MAX4 12/28
TRISTAR VIPER G2 28/28
REMINGTON 700 SPS TAC 308
WEATHERBY SA08 DELUXE
28/28
KIMBER CUSTOM TARGET II
45ACP 7RD 5"
REMINGTON 870 WINGMASTER 410/25" LW
SAVAGE 116 TH XP 30/06 SPRG
MOSSBERG 935 WF 12/28 3.5 MOSGB
SPRINGFIELD XDM BITONE 40S&W 16
BROWNING A
5 HUNTER 12/26
SPORTSMAN'S BONUS
PRIZE LIST
SAR B6 9mm Semi Auto
MOSSBERG MAVERICK
12GA Syn
UNDERARMOR
COLD GEAR
RUGER LCR .38SPL 5RD
OPTICS PACKAGE
RUG SR9C 9MM
RUGER 10/22RPF 10RD
22LR
CUSTOM HELLS CANYON CUSTOM ROD
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June 2015
DAUGHTERS OF THE NILE
Iras Temple No. 40, Boise, Idaho
Jackie Holloway, Princess Badoura
The Silver Tea was, once again, a
huge success and we were so lucky to
have so many special Ladies attend!
Everyone enjoyed meeting our hostess
Gwen Brandsetter and touring her beautiful home.
As we enter into the summer months,
our Temple will be busy with many fun
events and “fun” raisers. June 6th is the
Buckle up for Bobby fun run and walk.
This is a special, annual event in memory
of our Queen Delta’s grandson. This organization works to educate both youth
and adults on the importance safe driving
habits. We are so excited to have some
of the Nobles from El Korah Shrine participating and greeting everyone at the fin-
ish line this year! This is a free event, and
we would like to invite everyone to join us!
Check in is at 8:00 am at Tully Park behind
The Villages at Eagle Road and Fairview
in Meridian. The walk/run starts at 9:00
am.
This year, Supreme Session is being
held in Albuquerque, NM. Queen Delta
Holloway and several Ladies from Iras
Temple No. 40 will be attending.
The Nile Family Picnic is at Municipal
Park, Tuesday, August 11th, at 6:00 pm.
Please bring your family and join us. This
picnic is a potluck and there is always lots
of yummy food.
August 29th is the Iras Temple Golf
Tournament at Eagle Hills. We still have
opening for teams, so please contact our
chairman, Princess Sony Yates or Sally
McDonald with your team members and
join us for a fun-filled day!
Our next Stated Session is on
September 17th at 1:30 pm, and our
Ceremonial will be held Saturday,
September 19th at 1:30 with our Supreme
Queen and Ceremonial Banquet following
at 5:30 pm. Tickets will go on sale over the
summer.
We are excited to be receiving so
many registration packets for our North
West Daze being held October 1 – 3, 2015!
There are several fun events planned and
everyone can look forward to 3 days fun
and excitement.
Wishing everyone a fun and safe
summer!!
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READ THE
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ONLINE!!
Thanks to the cooperation of many
Nobles and others, the Desert Dust is
available to you via the internet. Go to
our web site, elkorahshrine.org, follow the link (to the left of the picture)
and you will be able to see it. For other
back issues, click the word “News” (left
the picture), choose the year, then the
issue. Frequent the El Korah web site
often for other important information.
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EDITOR
NOTICE
The Desert Dust is published monthly except JULY & AUGUST by El Korah Shriners at 1118 W. Idaho
St., Boise, ID 83702.
All articles, events, unit activities, announcements, and pictures must be in the hands of the Editor by
the 15th of the month proceeding the publication month in order to get them in the Dust. In other words if you
want an article in the April Dust it must be received by March 15th.
Please submit all articles for publication in WORD to Rick Holloway at [email protected] or
drop them in the Desert dust box at El Korah.
Rick can be reached by phone at 208-412-9140. Please leave a clear message and return phone number if I am not available. I will return your call. Thank you, Rick.
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June 2015
WIDOWS OF
SHRINERS
“ATTENTION”
The El Korah ‘Honored Ladies’
are looking for a few good women to join their organization. If
you are interested and want
more information, please contact Ellie Flinn at 939-2206.
PARKING AT
EL KORAH
During weekdays the
parking lot adjacent to El
Korah may not be used.
Recently, we have had
several members and
guests ticketed for parking there. However, that
parking lot may be used
for members and guests
after 5:00 p.m. on weekdays and weekends.
NOTES ON EMAIL BLASTS FOR THE SUMMER
Rick Holloway, Editor
As you know, I have been putting out the periodic email blasts on upcoming events. Although we
will not have a Desert Dust published in July or August, I will continue to send out email blasts as
necessary. If you need an email blast sent out, please send me the topic, date, time, location, cost,
who is invited, contact information, and any other information necessary to get the word out about
the event. Thank you and have a happy and safe summer!
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June 2015
EL KORAH SHRINERS
PETITION FOR INITIATION AND MEMBERSHIP
FALL CEREMONIAL – OCTOBER 24, 2015
To the Potentate, Officers and Nobles of El Korah Shriners, Boise, Idaho.
I, the undersigned, hereby declare that I am a Master Mason in good standing in
_________________________Lodge # _______ located at _________________________________
City
State
which is the Lodge recognized by or in amity with the Conference of Grand Masters of North America. Furthermore, I
have resided at my current address for not less than 6 months as required by the Bylaws of the Imperial Council. I
respectfully pray that I may be made a Noble of the Mystic Shrine, and become a member of your temple.
If I be found worthy, and my request granted, I promise to conform to the Articles of Incorporation and bylaws of the
Imperial Council and the bylaws and Ceremonies of your shrine.
Were you ever a DeMolay? _____ If so, what was the Chapter name and location ____________________________
Have you ever applied to any Shrine of the Order? ____ If so, which ___________________ and when ___________
Print full name: ____________________________________________ Lady’s name ___________________________
Profession/Occupation _______________________________________ Email Address _________________________
Date of Birth _________________ Place of Birth _________________________________ Hat Size ______________
Residence _______________________________________________________________ Phone _________________
Street #
Town
State
Zip Code
Business ________________________________________________________________ Phone _________________
Street #
Town
State
Zip Code
Date:________________________Signature_____________________________________________
Name in full, initials not sufficient
Recommended and Vouched for on the Honor of:
Noble______________________________
Member #_____________
Noble _________________________________
Member #______________
Petition Received: ___________________
Elected: ___________________________
Member # _________________________
Posted to Membership Data Base: ______________
By:_______________________________________
Fees to be paid prior to Ceremonial
Fees to be paid prior to Ceremonial
Sub-Total………..$ 242.50
New Fez $135 $_______
Used Fez $65 $_______
Total Due
$_______
Entered:____________ By:_________________
Petition to be accompanied by a check in the amount of __________or credit card information below. This cost covers initiation fees, fez cost, hospital
and per capita assessments, balance of dues for 2015 dues.
Visa_____ Mastercard_____ Card number_____________________Exp. Date_______
Security Code_________ Zip Code_____
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June 2015
SHRINE CIRCUS
Ron Lester, Chairman
Many of us have memories of a circus in our earlier years.
My earliest memories are those of being taken to the Circus by my
Shriner Uncle and aunt. They were instrumental in getting their
family to the circus. The Circus is an excellent source of entertainment for kids (and adults). It is an excellent way to share a fun
event with your family
As Shriners we can be proud of our Shrine Circus and enjoy
the fact that It provides our Shrine Temple the financial support
required to allow us to do the things we do best- - - Help Kids and
Families. I am proud to serve as Chairman of the Shrine Circus
and allowed to represent our Nobles of El Korah in the presentation of the Circus.
I hope each of you will support the noblest of our causes by
purchasing your Noble’s Tickets and allowing the use of them by
your neighbors, friends and family.
The purchase of your tickets shows you are taking pride
in producing the Shrine Circus and will see to it that your children and grandchildren will be afforded an opportunity to see the
GREATEST SHOW IN IDAHO.
2015 Parade Schedule
for the rest of the year
June 13................. Cherry Festival ....................................Emmett
June 14 ................ Outlaw Days....................................... Richfield
June 19................. Dairy Days......................................... Meridian
June 20................. El Korah Circus....................................... Boise
June 20 ................ Old Time Fiddlers .................................Weiser
June 21 ................ Filer Fun Days .......................................... Filer
June 28 ................ Hazelton Fun Days............................Hazelton
July 4 ................... 4th of July............................................Cascade
July 4 ................... Vale Rodeo .......................................Vale, OR
July 4.................... Sagebrush Days ......................................Buhl
July 4.................... 4th of July........................................... Pocatello
July 4.................... Independence Day......................... Idaho Falls
July 13 ................. Good Neighbor Days ........................ Kimberly
August 1 .............. E/W Shrine Day.............................. Baker, OR
Aug 3 ................... Kuna Days...............................................Kuna
Aug 6 ................... Fair and Rodeo ................................... Jerome
Aug 15 ................. Summer PNSA................................. Butte, MT
Sept 5 .................. Air Force Appreciation....................... Mt Home
Sept 5 .................. Eastern Idaho Fair............................ Blackfoot
Nov 7 ................... Veteran’s Day.......................................... Boise
Nov 21 ................. Holiday Parade....................................... Boise
Nov 27.................. SEISC Christmas Lights................... Pocatello
Dec 5 ................... Christmas Parade.........................Ontario, OR
THE CIRCUS IS COMING!!
THE CIRCUS IS COMING!!
El Korah Shrine Circus will be starting beginning June 15th in Idaho
Falls, with the final performance June 21 in Boise. Mark your
calendars, Nobles! When the circus is in your area, plan to attend,
wear your Fez and show the public what a great organization we
are.
Noble tickets were mailed in the first part of April. Please purchase your tickets and give them to people who would enjoy the
circus. If you are unable to purchase them, please return them
to the Temple and enclose a check for the amount that you can
afford. Wouldn’t it be great to see a smile on a child’s face as the
guy is shot out of the cannon, taking a ride on the elephant, or the
clowns pulling their pranks.
Thanks to all the Nobles who are working hard to sell advertisements for the program. Posters will be available by the middle of
May. Scatter them all over the towns. Once again, we have free
tickets for kids. When you have a parade, have nobles go along
the parade route and hand out tickets. Tents will be available to
be put in a business along with kids free tickets. In the Pocatello
area, McDonalds will be putting kid tickets in happy meals, and the
Idaho Food Bank will be distributing tickets as well. The following
business will have tickets for sale: Ridleys, DL Evans Banks, Albertsons in Idaho Falls, Broulins in Eastern Idaho, and Quick Cash.
With the cooperation and hard work of many Nobles, we can make
this the best Circus ever for El Korah!
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UPDATE ON HARLEY
WADE’S HOUSE
We were recently informed that the widow of Harley Wade, a past Shriner
and member of Boise Lodge #2, was having problems with her roof leaking and general maintenance issues on her home. Boise #2 donated
$290 so far for the materials, Clarence Jones donated $100, Dave and
Ann Triplett donated $50, Rick and Jackie Holloway have donated about
$300 so far, and Ken Beaudreau has donated a considerable amount as
well for the repair of Mrs. Wade’s house. Franklin Building Supply donated all the materials to replace her roof, two teams of roofers removed
the old roof and installed the new roof, and Rick has replaced two areas
of damaged sheetrock, finished it and textured it, and installed a new
bathroom light and fan. We still need to paint the interior ceilings, replace the soffit and fascia all around the house, and replace the awning.
This should be done by the end of next week. A full report on the donations and a picture of the finished work will be published in the September
Desert Dust. Thanks to everyone for your donations so far!
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
SHRINERS HOSPITAL VISIT
June 2015
THE EAGLES CONCERT
The Eagles, one of the most recognized bands of the 1970’s
and forward, held a concert in Boise on May 31. Recognizing the
contributions the Shriners Hospitals give to so many kids, they allowed volunteer Shriners to sell a digitally remastered copy of their
Greatest Hits album 1971-1975 as well as a chance to win a guitar
signed by the Eagles. The profits from the sale of these items was
equally split between Don Henley’s Walden Woods charity and the
Shriners Hospital.
Corey Turner wanted to send out a note for a huge thank you
for all the Nobles and Ladies who helped sell CDs and the chance
to win the signed guitar. We ended up selling about 660 units.
After the concert started, the Nobles and Ladies were given free
tickets to the concert. The area where we were seated were normally $150 per seat!
Lady Ellie Mastropaolo was the one that sold the ticket to
Karen Reaves who was the winner of the Autographed Guitar. The
best part of this is Karen was a volunteer with Treefort and worked
our venue three of the five nights.
By illustrious Sir Mike Mastropaolo
On Wednesday May 6th, Lady Ellie
and I along with Ellie’s sister Bernadette
visited the Sacramento Shriners Hospital
and delivered some of the wooden toys
donated by our friends, The ADA County
Wood Workers Club.
As we entered the facility, there
was a clown (Pinwheel) standing in the
hallway and I asked him if he was getting a time out for something he done.
He chuckled and explained across the
hall is the outpatient check in and he
was there to entertain the children waiting to receive treatment upstairs.
We were greeted by Mr. Joseph Ramos, Special Events Coordinator and
shown a brief video on the facility. Our tour was about an hour and covered many areas of the hospital. One of the most interesting areas was
the casting department. They have a piece of equipment that I have not
seen in other hospitals. It is used to make castings for prosthetic devices
out of Styrofoam in a matter of minutes in an enclosed cabinet driven by
computer. We were told they often use this device to support other hospitals in Salt lake and Portland as well. We met some of the Shriners who
volunteer as drivers waiting in the Shriners Lounge for the kids to be treated so they can be driven home or back to the airport.
As always, a visit to a Shriners Hospital is good for the soul. If you
haven’t visited a hospital and an opportunity presents itself, go and see
for yourself. The rewards are great and you will see the Kiddo’s smiling
faces and will put a smile in your heart.
EL KORAH BAND NEWS
The El Korah Shrine Band performed Wednesday, May 20,
2015 at the Meadows Lake Village Senior Living Complex. The
Band was under the direction of Cal Bowen and performed for
an hour. In addition, a talk was given regarding Freemasonry in
Idaho over the past 150 years, the El Korah Shriners and their
presence in Idaho for 120 years, and the Shriners Hospitals.
The Meadow Lake Village presented a donation of $100 and
another $100 was received from Noble Deek.
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PORTLAND SHRINE HOSPITAL SCREENING CLINIC
Shriners Hospitals for Children — Portland is coordinating with our affiliated Temples for the first ever regional screening clinic day, in conjunction with our board members.
On Saturday, October 24, 2015 FROM 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., we are inviting our affiliated Temples, clubs and/
or units to hold a screening clinic in their home towns (the goal of increasing the number of new children
seeking care at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Portland ).
On that day (10-24-2015), we will have a staff member in the hospital manning the patient referral phone
number to accept calls from these clinics to “onboard new patients” who are referred from these clinics (to
put the referred child’s information in the computer system and to coordinate with the family a scheduled
date, time for their first appointment at Shriners Hospital)
Why are we doing this? In the past at screening clinics, families were given an application or referral form
to complete, and the Shrine Club coordinating the clinic would mail the forms into the hospital. (Causing a
built in delay for the family) We would then review and approve the application and mail the family a date
and time for a first appointment in an acceptance letter.(most likely a date/time which didn’t fit the families’
schedule which ultimately made our successful show rate at the first clinic appointment a negative situation).
If your club/units are considering hosting a Screening clinic in the fall; please have them consider selecting October 24, 2015 for their date. Our hope is that the families that attend the clinic and who are referred
by the volunteer physician at the clinic can call from the screening clinic directly to Shriners Hospitals for
Children — Portland and be given a first appointment date and time right then.
Please email or call with questions or to receive a pdf on how to set up a screening clinic.
Patricia Grennan
Director, Community Relations
Shriners Hospitals for Children — Portland
3101 SW Sam Jackson Park Road
Portland, OR 97239
503-221-3458
[email protected]
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At Shriners Hospitals for Children® – Portland, our mission is simple: Deliver world-class care to children who need it most –
whether their families can afford it or not.
For over 90 years, accomplishing this mission has been possible thanks to individuals like you who send their love through
generous donations. That love is what helped our Portland hospital treat almost 6,000 children in 2014, helping them at
every step as they made their journey from patients back to kids.
Orthopaedic Treatment Specialties
Included but not limited to:
Cerebral palsy (orthopaedic related issues)
Chest wall deformities
Cleft lip and palate care
Clubfoot and congenital deformities of the foot
Developmental musculoskeletal deformities
Gait abnormalities
General pediatric orthopaedics
Hand and upper limb disorders
Hip disorders - congenital and developmental
Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
Limb deficiency and amputations
Limb length discrepancies
Metabolic bone disease
Musculoskeletal injuries and diseases, subacute and chronic
Musculoskeletal tumors
Myelodysplasia (spina bifida,
myelomeningocele)
Neuromuscular disorders
(Muscular dystrophy,
SMA, CMT)
Scoliosis, kyphosis, spinal
deformity
Skeletal dysplasia
Skeletal growth abnormalities and
deformities
Sports injuries
Follow-up care of burn patients
Did you know?
In 2014, Shriners Hospitals for Children – Portland had:
5,510
1,991
442
703
1,145
11,006
6.5
5.8
293
140
13,301.65
$1,362,130
4,744
1,791
1,166
630
7,546
3,249
187
Number of active patients*
New referrals approved
Inpatient surgeries
Outpatient surgeries
Total number of surgeries
Outpatient visits (includes
outreach)
Average daily census
Average length of stay (days)
Employees (head count)
Number of volunteers
Volunteer hours worked
Cash donations (excludes capital
campaigns)
Physical therapy visits
Occupational therapy visits
Speech therapy visits
Recreational therapy visits
(may include siblings)
X-ray exams (includes 2,356 EOS
exams)
Portland orthotics
Portland prosthetics
– Portland
503-241-5090
3101 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, OR 97239
shrinershospitalsforchildren.org
*active patients seen during 2014
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EL KORAH VOLUNTEER EVENT CALENDAR 2015
As you know, 2015 is and will be a busy year. Please see the events listed below. Many of these events will require 2 or more
Noble volunteers to make them successful. Please look at your own personal calendar and see when you can volunteer. We need
your help!
Please make it your personal goal to participate in at least ONE event this year. Call the El Korah Recorder @ 208-343-0571. You
can also call the Event Point of Contact listed under each event, to volunteer and get any questions answered prior to the event that
you would like to be a part of.
Thank You,
Joe
Joe Randall
Potentate El Korah Shriners, 2015
2015 Events
Emmett Parade........................................................... Contact Noble Mike Yavno 619-212-5435................................................June 13th
El Korah Circus........................................................... Contact Noble Ron Lester PP/Circus Chairman.................... June 15th Idaho Falls
208-941-997 Cell
June 16th Pocatello
June 17th Twin Falls
June 19-21st Boise Idaho
Boise Circus Parade................................................... Contact Noble Mike Yavno 619-212-5435 Cell.........................................June 20th
Meridian Dairy Days Parade...................................... Contact Noble Mike Yavno 619-212-5435 Cell.........................................June 19th
PNSA 2015 .................................................................. Butte, MT......................................................................................... August 13-15th
Mt. Home Idaho Air Force Appreciation Day............ Contact Noble Johnny Willis 208-590-2147....................................September 12th
El Korah Motor Patrol Fun Run................................. Contact Noble Ken Rufe 208-906-9590 Cell.................................September 13th
Sand Duners Screening Clinic.................................. Contact Noble Steve Siebers 208-371-7824 Cell................................ October 3rd
El Korah Food Caravan to Portland Oregon............ Contact Noble Jay Garrett 208-452-4654............................................October 17th
El Korah Symposium & Ceremonial......................... Contact Noble Ron Harris.............................................................. October 23-24th
Boise Holiday Parade................................................. Contact Noble Mike Yavno 619-212-5435....................................... November 21st
El Korah East West High School Football Game..... Contact Noble Corey Turner 208-841-2097 Cell.............................November 27th
All Masonic Christmas Party..................................... Contact Recorders Office 208-343-0571...........................................December 6th
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NOMAD NEWS
by Warren Hill, Scout
Nomad officers for 2015 are: David Thomas, Trailboss; Jay Leonard, Assistant Trailboss; and Warren Hill, Scout.
Our annual camping outing schedule has been finalized. Listed below are the 2015 Nomad trips:
Park at the River, (Wallowa Lake), Joseph, OR. June 15-19. Please contact Debbie at (541) 432-8800 to make your reservation.
Mountain View RV Park, Baker City, OR. July 31-August 3. Annual East-West Shrine Football Game. Contact the park at
(541) 523-4824 or www.mtviewrv.com to make reservations.
Challis Hot Springs, Challis. August 21-23. Call (208) 879-4442 or www.challishotsprings.com to make reservations.
Arrowhead Park, Cascade. September 11-13. Contact the park at (208) 382-4534 or www.arrowheadpark.com for reservations.
Southside RV Park, Dillon (Bannack), MT September 11-13. This is an alternative site for the September outing for those
who may want to attend this annual event. Contact the park at (406) 683-2244 or www.southsidervpark.com to make reservations.
Meadows RV Park, Ketchum. October 9-11. This is the annual Trailing of the Sheep event. Contact the park at (208) 7265445/www.themeadowsinketchum.com for reservations.
Have a camper or RV? We welcome fellow Shriners to participate in El Korah
Nomad activities. Contact Trailboss David Thomas (208) 405-9560 or Scout
Warren Hill (208) 991-0555 for more information.
Compliments of...
Serving Masonic Families
for over 50 years
Boise Chapel
208-343-6493
Ask for the Shriners Discount!
Ustick Chapel
208-898-0642
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June 2015
JUNE 2015
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
1
2
3
4
Thursday
5
Friday
Saturday
6
Band
7
8
9
15
DON Supreme
Circus - Idaho Falls
Albuquerque
Grand Chapter OES Grand Chapter OES
21
22
16
Circus - Pocatello
Grand Chapter OES
23
17
Circus - Twin Falls
Band
Jobs Daughters
Grand Session
24
DON Supreme
Albuquerque
18
Jobs Daughters
Grand Session
25
12
13
DON Supreme
Albuquerque
19
DON Supreme
Albuquerque
20
Circus - Boise
Meridian Dairy Days
Parade
Jobie Grand
Circus - Boise
Shrine Circus Parade
Jobie Grand
26
27
Band
Circus - Boise
28
11
DON Supreme
Albuquerque
Director’s Meeting
Divan Meeting
14
10
29
30
JULY 2015
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
1
2
Thursday
3
Friday
4
Saturday
High Country
Duck Race
5
Imperial Session
Houston, TX
6
Imperial Session
Houston, TX
7
Imperial Session
Houston, TX
8
Imperial Session
Houston, TX
9
10
11
Silver City #13
3rd Degree in
Silver City
Imperial Session
Houston, TX
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
Daughters of the Nile
Yellowpine Festival
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June 2015
AUGUST 2015
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Band
2
Saturday
1 Daughters
of the Nile Yellowpine
Festival
East/West Shrine
Football - Baker
3
4
5
6
7
8
10
11
12
13
14
15
Daughters of the Nile
Yellowpine Festival
9
PNSA
Butte, MT
PNSA
Butte, MT
PNSA
Butte, MT
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
Information Night
30
Daughters of the Nile
Golf Tournament
31
SEPTEMBER 2015
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
1
2
Tin Lizzies
US Klowns
6
7
8
Director’s Meeting
Divan Meeting
13
Cycle Addiction
Motorcycle RIde
20
14
Twin Falls SC
21
Payette SC
El Korah Clowns
27
28
Snake River SC
Black Light Patrol
Band
Provost Guard
9
Sand Duners
15
Cameleers
Director’s Staff
22
Elmore SC
SE Idaho SC
29
3
Thursday
10
4
Friday
Nobility Night
Greeters
Players
11
El Korah Ladies
Book Club
Stated Meeting
5
Saturday
12
Mtn. Home Air Force
Appreciation Day
16
17
18
19
23
24
25
26
Band
Grand Lodge
AF&AM of Idaho
Pocatello
Band
Caldwell SC
30
Meridian SC
Grand Lodge
AF&AM of Idaho
Pocatello
Information Night
Nobility Night
Grand Lodge
AF&AM of Idaho
Pocatello
Upper
Snake River SC
DON - Supreme
Queen’s Visit Idaho
Grand Lodge
AF&AM
Jokers