October 2014 - Morocco Shrine

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Volume 61, Number 10
moroccan
“Strong Devotion to Children”
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF MOROCCO SHRINERS
Patient
Transportation
Fund Needs
Your Help
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OCTOBER 2014
2014 Circus Huge Success With New Stadium Seating
By John W. Howard, Treasurer
The Patient Transportation Fund
(“PTF”) is exactly what the title indicates,
a fund at Morocco Shrine with the sole
purpose of disbursing funds for the
transportation of patients under
Morocco’s jurisdiction. Currently, we
reimburse a patient’s care taker a
mileage reimbursement at the rate
allowed by the Internal Revenue Service.
From time to time, this may include air
fare, lodging, taxi service, life flight, etc.
This fund cannot be used as part of
Morocco’s general operating or
pilgrimage committee funds. It is kept in
a separate bank account with a separate
accounting. In fact, this fund is reported
separately to Imperial for their reporting
purposes.
We need your help! Currently, the
fund balance is critically low as we have
disbursed almost $50,000 in eight
months for patient transportation. You
can help not only in direct contributions
but also when your club, unit or
association has a charitable fundraising
event. Each time an event is held, your
unit, club or association completes a
Charitable Activity Form (“CAF”) that is
approved by Imperial with a tracking
number assigned. Once the activity is
completed, Imperial requests the form be
completed to show the net proceeds on
the event so a determination of how
much of a donation to the Shriners
Hospitals will be made. Imperial holds
the Recorder and Treasurer responsible
for making sure all the CAFs are
completed,
submitted
and
the
appropriate donations are remitted.
On the CAF are line items to split the
profit between the Shriners Hospitals
and PTF. Splitting the profit is perfectly
legitimate and does NOT affect the
advertising that may have been done for
the event regarding the proceeds
benefitting the Shriners Hospitals for
Children. Imperial considers PTF part of
the Hospitals for fundraising purposes.
This is where YOUR HELP comes in.
Once your club, unit or association has
completed the CAF, forward same along
with the donation to the Recorder. We
will then submit the completed CAF to
Imperial with a request to retain a
percentage of the donation in our PTF.
Imperial has never denied a request from
Morocco to retain a percentage of the
proceeds. The funds are segregated in
an account designated by the Divan for
Hospital donations and remain there
until the permission to retain fund is
received from Imperial. At which time
the approved amount is transferred to
the PTF account and a check is issued to
the Shriners Hospitals for Children. We
are allowed to retain up to 2.5 times our
prior year expenditures in the PTF.
However, if you remit a check directly to
the Shriners Hospitals for Children along
with the completed CAF, Morocco
Shrine PTF is not allowed to retain a
percentage of the funds raised. Please
contact the Recorder or Treasurer with
any questions related to the PTF.
The Circus is over and a huge thanks goes out to all who worked so hard before the
event, during the circus and even after. There would be no circus without the dedicated
men and ladies of Morocco Shrine. The smiles of the children and families are so worth
it all. Here are a few photos of some of the workers.
The DeMolay supporting the Circus.
Rainbow Girls
Daughters of the Nile
Circus Workers
NOTICE!
From the Potentate and attested by
the Recorder there will be a Stated
Session at the October 8, 2014
meeting.
We will have Veterans’ Appreciation
during the social dinner beginning at
6:30 PM.
Clay County
Shrine Club
Official Visit.
Illustrious Sir
James “Jim”
Raines receiving
a certificate for
his emeritus
status from
Shrimers
International
for his ten
consecutive
years as a
representative.
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MOROCCO SHRINERS
Oasis of Jacksonville
3800 St. Johns Bluff Rd., S.
Jacksonville, Florida 32224-2620
Tel.: 904-642-5200
ELECTED DIVAN
Illustrious Potentate . . . . . Brian K. Painter
Chief Rabban . . . . . . . . . . Donnie Boree
Assistant Rabban . . . . . . . . . Frank Cruce
High Priest and Prophet . Comadore Perry
Oriental Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hal Mix
Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . John W. Howard
Recorder . . . . . . . Jimmy Holderfield, PP
APPOINTED DIVAN
J. Hansford Joiner . .1st Ceremonial Master
Bruce Ford . . . . . . 2nd Ceremonial Master
Kurt Morauer . . . . . . .Captain of the Guard
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Brian K. Painter, Potentate
Donnie Boree, Chief Rabban
Frank Cruce, Assistant Rabban
John Wood (2012)
John Keane (2013)
Paul Cummins (2014)
John Howard, Treasurer
Jimmy Holderfield, P.P. Recorder
Wilford Lyon, P.P.
SHRINERS INTERNATIONAL
IOWA CORPORATION
REPRESENTATIVES
Wilford C. Lyon, Jr., P.P., Emeritus
George Ferber, P.P., Emeritus
Brian Painter, Potentate
Jimmy Holderfield, P.P., Recorder
Jerry Smith, P.P.
Dennis Green, P.P.
SOUTHEASTERN SHRINE
ASSOCIATION
Russell P. Lea, P.P., Past President SESA
Brian K. Painter, Potentate
Jimmy Holderfield, P.P., Recorder
Gary Thigpen, P.P.
October 2014
“Strong Devotion to Children”
Potentate’s Message
Nobles and Ladies,
Nobles and Ladies,
It is hard to believe that summer is over and we are hitting fall. Our Fall Ceremonial was a
huge success. Noble Bruce Ford 2nd Ceremonial Master coordinated the event Honoring
Noble Art Allison. We created 13 new Nobles and welcomed two by affiliation. Noble David
Colson led the ritualistic crew in the deliverance of the First Section. The ritualistic cast was
your very own Divan members and all performed to the highest levels. The Wrecking Crew
assisted with the candidates as the performance progressed.
Just before lunch we held a dedication ceremony of the Brick Memorial in the front of the
Temple, honoring some very special Nobles and their Ladies. This project has greatly improved
the aesthetics of the Temple. I would encourage you stop by to see the new lighting, provided
by Illustrious Sir Russell Lea and his dedicated team, and the refurbished Sphinx. Noble Jon
Temple, Noble George Alexander and crew laid the brick along with help from two High
Schools in the North Florida area. Many thanks go to Noble Jon Temple and Noble Big George
Alexander for finishing the memorial for our deadline.
The program that was presented at the ceremonial luncheon is still being talked about. We
provided three presentations on the Hospitals and what Shrinedom is. The Arch Ceremonial
was performed with excellence under the Direction of Noble Paul Cummins after which the New Nobles were Fezzed. Most of
the unit rooms were open for display to our new members for a while. We topped the evening off with our now famous Steak
Night orchestrated by Noble Ralph Rawles, Lady Dee and our wonderful Aides.
At our stated dinner our competing Nobility (the Motorcycle Escort, the Morocco Thunder and the West Jax Road Runners)
presented their trophies won at Imperial and the Southeastern. What a fine display of awards by some of our very dedicated and
devoted Nobles making Morocco SHINE. We also were in receipt of many brick orders, PTF contributions and other presentations.
The Arts and Crafts show was a success under the direction of Noble Lee Umstead and the Arab Patrol. I was told attendance was
up and the event went off with precision. There were plenty of people helping with the various duties surrounding the event. The
concession stand was standing room only, with the Patrol and the Divan making sandwiches and serving cold drinks and hot dogs.
The Divan traveled to Clay County Shrine Club on Saturday the 13th for an Official Visit. We were treated to a fine dinner and
great hospitality. It is very refreshing to see our past leadership stepping up to reenergize our Shrine Clubs and Units. That is real
dedication and understanding the “Big Picture.” Clay County Shrine Club presented us with donations for the PTF, First Ladies
projects and the Potentates Wish List fund. Illustrious Sir Jim Raines, Past Potentate was presented a Certificate of Emeritus from
Shriners International for his many years o service as a Representative.
September the 20th West Jax Shrine Club held their Yard Sale at the Temple in a heavy rain storm. After moving once or
twice they still managed to make a success story out of the soggy morning. It was a great job done by all who participated. Later
that evening we enjoyed another great Steak Night. West Jax Shrine Club held their drawing for the “Cooler of Cheer.” The
winner of the Drawing was West Jax First Vice President Noble Richard McGlew. The West Jax Shrine Club will present the
proceeds at the October Stated Dinner.
It saddens me to report after many, many years of dedication to Morocco Shrine Center, Patricia Rossi will be retiring October
18. We wish her well. Morocco’s office will not be the same without you here.
Moving into October, the Hahira Festival is first up and will prove to be another great Morocco event. Steak Night scheduled
for the 18th of October has been canceled as well as the Oyster Roast / Florida-Georgia party scheduled for November 1st has
been canceled due to the First Ladies Halloween Party on the October 31st and the Chowder Debate on November 2nd. Stay
tuned for more fun and fellowship to come as we continue to have a Strong Devotion to Children through Strength, Unity and
Purpose.
The Morocco Family has lost many friends and loved ones this year. This past month we suffered the loss of Lady Thelma
Boree. Please keep the Boree and Gay families in your thoughts and prayers.
FLORIDA SHRINE
ASSOCIATION
Norman Blackwell, P.P., Past President
Brian Painter, Potentate
Donnie Boree, Chief Rabban
Frank Cruce, Assistant Rabban
Comadore Perry, High Priest and Prophet
Hal Mix, Oriental Guide
John Howard, Treasurer
Jimmy Holderfield, P.P., Recorder
BOARD OF GOVERNORS,
TAMPA
Board Members:
Robert L. Curry, Sr. – Member
Cecil G. Kimberly – Member
APPOINTMENTS
Director . . . . . . . .Brian Painter, Potentate
Parade Marshal . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim Suber
Coordinator
Marshal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jerry Gartman
Outer Guard . . . . . . . . . . Thomas Moore
Inner Guard . . . . . . . . . Manning Woodley
Emeritus Members
Chaplain, Emeritus . . . . . Billy Collier
Chief Photographer . . . . . . . Joe Tull
Colonel of the . . . . . . Horace Leprell
Motor Corps
Director . . . William E. ‘Ed’ Anderson
Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim Hodges
Assistant Director . . . . . . Jim Peebles
Executive Director . . . . . . . Vic Papa
Shrine Bowl
Imperial Representatives:
George Ferber, P.P.
Wilford Lyon Jr., P.P.
Marshall . . . . . . . . . . . . Levi Starling
Treasurer . . . . . . . . George Baccash
BRIAN K. PAINTER – Illustrious Potentate, 2014
FIRST LADY FAITH’S MESSAGE
What does it mean to be the Lady of a Shriner?
Hi Everyone. Morocco just had a
wonderful
Fall
Ceremonial
on
September 6th. The honoree was
Arthur Allison, a very dedicated
Noble, and his lovely wife Kim.
Art and Kim thank you very
much for your tireless work
for Morocco.
We have
some new ladies in our
Morocco family now and I
would again like to
welcome them heartily.
Please help them find a place
to serve within the many clubs,
units and associations.
The ceremonial has me thinking
about what I can say to them in this
article that I didn’t get a chance to say
on ceremonial day. I’ve been in the
Morocco Shrine family for over 26
years. It was not until the last 10 years
that I became really active. You saw
Brian here a lot more in the Wrecking
Crew. Since becoming more active, I
have had my eyes opened to the fun and
fellowship available to not just the men,
but to the ladies too.
Ladies, if you can just step out of
your “comfort zone” and volunteer to
help with an activity or just attend and
meet new friends, you will receive the
most rewarding experiences. In 1988
if Brian had been asked to join the
Divan, I would have said emphatically
“NO WAY.” It’s not that I didn’t believe
in the mission of the Shriner’s, but that
I was very, very shy. As I got to
know the other ladies in Morocco
in recent years, I realized that
they are not going to pick
apart and criticize your
actions. In fact, they will
usually chip in and help with
whatever you ask. I have so
many friends now that I would
have never known. The best
part of being the Lady of a Shriner
is that I get to participate in the mission
of the “World’s Greatest Philanthropy” or
as we refer to it now “Sending our Love
to the Rescue.” Awesome.
October 31st we are having the First
Lady’s Halloween Costume Party in the
Activities Building. We’ll have music and
games planned. (Cindy Cummins says
this is her favorite holiday so no telling
what she’s going to help me plan.) Cost
will be a $5.00 donation per person.
BYOB and we will have set-ups and ice
available. You can bring your own fingerfood or there will be some hot dogs and
chips you can purchase. I just want you
to all come out in your best, most creative
costume and let’s have some fun! I’ll be
awarding prizes at the party for: the most
“original” costume; the best couple’s
theme costume, and the funniest
costume. I know you creative-types
have those wheels turning now! The
plans for the First Lady’s Hawg Calling
are underway. Save the date, November
15th. It should be another good ole’
fashioned Shriner Hoe Down and all
proceeds
go
to
the
Patient
Transportation Fund.
Here’s a poem from one of my
favorite poets, Helen Steiner Rice.
This is dedicated to all my Shrine-lady
friends with all my love!
Lady Faith Painter
“The Gift of Friendship”
Friendship is a priceless gift
that can’t be bought or sold,
But its value is far greater,
than a mountain made of gold.
For gold is cold and lifeless,
It cannot see nor hear,
And in your times of trouble,
it is powerless to cheer.
It has no ears to listen,
no heart to understand.
It cannot bring you comfort,
or reach out a helping hand.
So when you ask God for a gift,
be thankful that He sends,
Not diamonds, pearls or riches,
but the love of a real, true friend.
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Chaplain’s Corner
It’s like the story of a man
named Jack who was
walking along a steep
cliff one day when
he accidentally
got too close to
the edge and fell.
On the way
down he grabbed a branch, which
temporarily stopped his fall. He looked
down and to his horror saw that the
canyon fell straight down for more than
a thousand feet. He couldn’t hang on to
the branch forever and there was no way
for him to climb up the steep wall of the
cliff. So Jack began yelling for help,
hoping that someone passing by would
hear him and lower a rope or something,
“Help! Help! Is there anyone up
By Frank Elkins
Within the walls of the Morocco
circus tent many dedicated brothers and
sisters from appendant bodies worked
in a cohesive manner to bring these five
days/nine shows to fruition in an
amiable manner for all those in
attendance.
Whether their commitments are to
Masonic rituals, study or organizational
and charitable work, most active
Masons simply speak of the
camaraderie among trusted friends and
a satisfying sense of purpose.
The camaraderie at the 54th Annual
Shriner Circus cannot be equaled
elsewhere. The unity and harmony can
be viewed in the photos posted
elsewhere in this Moroccan.
Illustrious Sir Brian Painter and all
others were pleased with the outcome
of the circus, especially the feeling of
good fellowship and friendship among
the Rainbow Girls, Daughters of the
Nile, DeMolay, and the representatives
of the Child ID Program from the
Grand Lodge of Florida.
Everyone loves the circus. Kids are
fascinated by the acrobats, clowns and
animal performers. Parents, become a
kid again seeing the wonder of the
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By Samuel Bennett
Publically Speaking
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circus through their
son’s or daughter’s
eyes. Grandparents
are brought back to
their first visit to
the circus all those
years ago and feel
connected to their
grandkids by an
exciting life experience shared with
them.
The Morocco Shrine Circus has
been my family tradition for four
generations and it’s an experience our
families are proud to support and don’t
want to miss.
The Morocco Shrine Circus is fun,
affordable and animal-friendly. The
animal performers work in close
partnership with their trainers,
challenging one another to delight their
audiences, showing how well people
and animals can live and work together
in harmony.
This is an important lesson for all
kids to learn through the circus
experience. Above all, we’re proud to
have a renewed sense of harmony and
fellowship that was presented by all this
year.
Stated Session
The Associations, Clubs and Units were recognized.
Petitions were read 1 for affiliation and 1 for creation. Both were favorable by a
clear vote.
Illustrious Sir Brian Painter thanked Noble David Colson for his assistance with
the instruction of the theatrical parts to the Divan for the recent Ceremonial.
Treasurer’s report accepted as read. Minutes dispensed with in due order.
Motion for a comprehensive financial report presentation in October.
Meeting closed in due form.
there? Help!” He yelled for hours but
no one heard him. He was about to
give up when he heard a voice. “Jack,
Jack, can you hear me?” “Yes, yes! I
can hear you! I’m down here!” “I can
see you Jack. Are you alright?” “Yes,
but — who are you and where are
you?”
“I am the Lord, Jack.
I’m
everywhere.” “THE Lord? You mean,
GOD?” “That’s Me.” “God please help
me. I promise if You will get me down
from here I will stop sinning. I’ll be a
really good person. I’ll serve you for
the rest of my life.” “Easy on the
promises Jack. Just let Me get you
down from there and then we can talk.
Now, here’s what I want you to do.
Listen carefully.” “I’ll do anything
Lord. Just tell me what to do.”
“Okay. Let go of the branch.” “What?”
“I said, let go of the branch. Just trust
Me. Let go. “There was a long silence.
Finally Jack yelled, “Is anyone ELSE up
there?!” Like Jack, when the rubber
meets the road in life, we want a god we
can reach out and touch. That’s why we
have this tendency to worship things we
can see and feel. God, of course, knows
that we are like this. He knew that this
would be a very real temptation for us so
He gave us this second foundational law.
Like His other laws God gave us this one
to PROTECT us and disobeying this
particular law can indeed cause us great
harm in many ways. You see, when we
put anyone or anything other than God
in charge of our lives we become slaves
to that thing or person. Now — I want
to share a truth here that may be hard
for you to believe. Are you ready to hear
it? You and I will be slaves to something
or someone in this life. It is unavoidable.
You see, we’re created to be controlled.
We were made to be mastered. The only
freedom we really have is to choose what
or who controls us.
With that in mind, think with me for
a moment. What do our children see you
devote your time and devotion and
money to? What idols are there in
YOUR life? You can be sure your
children notice—and copy your example.
Scary isn’t it!? Happy Halloween…….
Donations 2014
Patient Transportation Fund
Ann and James Hodges
Patricia Flowers and Joseph Goss
Horace and Gayle Leprell
Mildred Baxter
William Newman
Flying Fezzes
In Memory of Craft Thomas
Mary Moyer
In Memory of Charlotte Smith
Bob and Mary Miller
In Memory of Robert Dennis
Horace and Gayle Leprell
September Dinner Meeting
The September Dinner Social had nearly 100 in attendance, of which ten were
Past Potentates. We also had the pleasure of visiting with M:.W:. Richard Lynn,
P.G.M. and R:.W:. Jason Cowart, DDGM District 12. We were proud to have the
opportunity to visit with the Queen of Khem Temple, Mable Colson, DON.
Garret Wolfe, Jan (Yuan) Olsson, Chris Knight, and Pete Danish were four of our
new Shriners from the recent Ceremonial who attended. Welcome to all.
We listened attentively to the inspirational message, “Foundational Rules and
Principles,” presented by Noble Sam Bennett.
Noble Ralph Rawles informed us of the Bonanza reverse drawing date this year
on December 11 with a grand prize of $20,000 cash. High Priest and Prophet
Comadore Perry brought to our attention the need for many door prizes for the
Bonanza. Contact all the places in which you conduct business and ask for donations,
large and small.
Noble Ken Sowers was delighted to announce more than 200 have confirmed
their attendance for the Hahira Festival October 2-4.
The fall Paper Crusade date is October 25. Noble Vince Gomez requested to send
him information regarding the locations you desire so he may get the required permits
from the City of Jacksonville and notify our insurance carrier.
Hal Mix, Oriental Guide, boasted of the Brick Memorial Garden dedication to
Noble W.W. Gay in a previous ceremony. The Brick Campaign continues for this
capital improvement fund. Your association, club, or unit can purchase a red brick for
$100 or granite brick for $250 to be placed around the sphinx in front of the building
with 34 characters available to note your cause which will be everlasting.
Noble Bob Curry brought to our attention the need to make contributions to the
Patient Transportation Fund. We have spent $55,000 this year and the request is to
replenish the fund by splitting some of your presentations or make additional donations
to the PTF.
“The circus was a great success,” stated Noble Tony Flaris. “Everyone took
ownership in everything they worked.”
Presentations:
The Flying Fezzes gave $550 to the PTF from their Christmas in July event.
Starke Shrine Club gave $1800 to the PTF from their paper sale.
Noble Horace Leprell gave $204.50 to the PTF from various donations.
Mark Hudson with West Jax Shrine Club gave $500 to capital improvements
from the Womanless Wedding.
Red Brick presentations included John and Cathy Short and David Palmer, Jim
Hodges x2, Darrell Boone x2, Lonnie Green x2, Ken Sowers, and Buddy Williams.
Granite Brick presentations included Ballyhoos, Ballyhoo Ladies, and Vince
Gomez.
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Child ID by members of Grand Lodge of Florida.
Contact Oriental Guide Hal Mix if your club or unit is interested in participating
in the Gator Homecoming (non-mandatory) Parade on October 17th.
The Motorcycle Escort brought back from Imperial and SESA; one 3rd place,
two 2nd place, and five - 1st place trophies. Morocco Thunder brought one 2nd place
and one1st place trophies. WJSC Road Runners brought back one 2nd place trophy.
Illustrious Sir Brian Painter introduced and congratulated 50 year member Tom
Boyette.
Ester Gartman won the dinner ticket drawing. Linda Williams won the 50/50 in
the amount of $110.
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Morocco’s Capital Campaign
Fund and Committee
We are extremely fortunate to enjoy such a wonderful building thanks to the
sacrifices of the Nobles who contributed and built it some 30 years ago. Now we are
called on to honor their commitment by maintaining and optimizing our great facility
for the next 30 years.
What is the Capital Campaign Fund?
A focused, restricted fund dedicated physical repair and improvement of the
Morocco Shrine Center building to accomplish three primary goals:
• Refurbish the Morocco Shrine Center building and grounds
• Make repairs, Beautify
• Optimize for the future Update key systems (e.g., sound and lighting)
• Anticipate the needs of future Shriners
• Increase our value to the community
• Make Morocco the ‘must-have’ event rental destination
• Impress the general public with a well-kept facility
(Circus, various shows, etc)
• What is the financial goal? One million dollars!
• How are we doing? The fund is just getting rolling, and already we have
raised over $72,000 toward the fund.
Did you know.
Leading from the front: Each sitting Divan member has
committed $5,000 over 5 years toward the fund. In fact,
thirteen Nobles have formally committed $5,000 over 5 years
already.
• Who administers this fund? The Capital Campaign Fund Committee
members are (currently): Noble Donnie Boree (Chairman), Noble Frank Cruce (Vice
Chairman), Noble Bruce Ford (Scribe), Illustrious Sir Brian Painter, Illustrious Sir
Jimmy Holderfield, Noble Hal Mix, Noble Hansford Joiner, Noble Comadore Perry,
Noble Steve Barnett, and Mr. Mark Gibson.
• How can I help now? Buy a brick in our new Memorial Brick Yard! Ask any
committee member about this. When this is filled, this alone will raise $360,000
toward our goal. Make a direct commitment. Ask any committee member. Plan a
fundraiser!
• What can the Nobility expect? Coming soon: Regular updates via Stated
Sessions and Moroccan articles
• Visual goal reminders Fundraisers Contribution recognition levels ...and
much more!
Shriner’s Support for Blue Lodges
Did you desire to become a Shriner
before even thinking of becoming a
Mason? I did. Shrine is the most visible
of our Masonic Bodies and provides the
greatest public service of all of our
Masonic charities. No other club or
organization has been able to create
what Masons have created through the
Shrine Hospitals. None have created the
publicity through parades, circuses,
rodeos, and athletic events that Shriners
have. One reason why, the members of
other fraternal organizations do not
undertake the obligations that we take as
Masons at our Holy Altar and
consequently have not undertaken the
search for nor found some of the ‘light”
needed to maintain the integrity and
commitment it took to build the Shrine
hospital network.
How many good men are out there,
who are not now Masons, but might
think that becoming a Shriner is a great
way to give back to their community?
The unfortunate reality for Masonry in
Florida is that all of the Masonic Bodies
are suffering the realities of an aging
membership and of the continuing
recession. Social media greatly reduces
the need for one‐on‐one communication.
Recognizing that the health of all of
the Masonic Bodies is totally dependent
on the health of the Blue Lodges, I
submit to you that the Nobility is in the
best position, due to public awareness of
our Hospitals and community outreach,
to bring new members to our Blue
Lodges. Yes, OUR Blue Lodges. In an
effort to build the Nobility’s numbers,
WE need to be responsible for building
Blue Lodge membership. If a Shriner
brings in a new Master Mason because
that man is interested in becoming a
Shriner, then everyone wins. The
Nobility directs the quest for quality over
quantity. And as valuable for building a
healthy Grand Lodge, Nobles who have
forgotten that they are Master Masons
get back to their Blue Lodge roots and
return into the light.
Serving the Nobility,
Yours in the Faith
Kurt Morauer,
Captain of the Guard
Last Chance for Awards -- Calling all Clubs, Units & Associations
This is your last chance to get your written requests turned in for the making of:
• Ambassadors
• Ambassador at Large
Description of awards that you can pick from:
• Standing Tall Awards - For those who have raised $1,000.00 or more
for the Hospital
• Public Relations Awards
• Shriner of the Year - Let’s hear from you, who is your pick and why?
• Sprit of Shrinedom Award - Tally up your points for this award
• Special Service Award
• Special Potentates Award
Nobles, a detailed description of these awards can be found in your Operations Manual. This part of the Manual
has not changed in many years. We give these out at Shrine Day!!!.
If you don’t have one, please visit MoroccoShrine.org to get your electronic copy of these awards descriptions from the Operations
manual.
Thanks, Outter Guard Hal Mix
E mail: [email protected]
Deadlines for
2014 Moroccan
Nov. 14 for Dec. issue
Dec. 12 for Jan. 2015
issue
Deadlines are firm,
if you must be late a
courtesy phone call to
Editor, Ruth Sauncers
904-262-8305
Upcoming Events
Hahira Festival. Ken Sowers 904-777-0009
Stated Session. Dinner reservations required by October 3rd
Steak Night. Reservations 904-642-5200 by October 10th
Fall Hospital Paper Drive. Vince Gomez 904-287-9641
First Ladies Halloween Costume Party
Chowder Debate at Conch House Marina in St. Augustine
Daylight Savings Time ends
Steak Night
Veterans’ Day Parade. Jacksonville
Morocco Awards Night and Dinner Reservations
required by November 7th.
November 15
First Lady’s Hawg Calling
November 22-23 Christmas Arts & Crafts
November 24-26 Suwannee River Shrine Club Cane Grinding
December 6
Callahan and Macclenny Christmas parades
December 10
Election Night (Nobles Only)
December 11
Christmas Bonanza
Keystone Shrine Club Christmas parade
December 13
December 20-21 Gun Show
Many more events can be found in each and every issue of the printed
Moroccan coming to a mailbox near you or view it online at
On May 16, 2013, I became a
mother for the first time, to a
beautiful, healthy daughter, Lyla
Elise Erskine. After receiving
Lyla’s clean bill of health after
birth, I never in my wildest
dreams even considered the
possibility of her having any
medical issues.
Life was falling perfectly into
place for my little family. It wasn’t
until Lyla was about 5-months-old
that I noticed a curvature to her
spine when sitting supported in
the bath. Being a first time
mother, I immediately scheduled
for her to be seen by her
pediatrician. After a thorough
examination, her doctor reassured me
that once her spine strengthened, and
she could sit on her own, that her spine
would look straighter. I tried to accept
what her doctor had told me, but each
time I looked at Lyla’s spine I simply
knew that it wasn’t “normal.” I believe
it was my motherly intuition that
convinced me to schedule a second
opinion with another pediatrician.
As soon as her new pediatrician
walked into the exam room, he instantly
could see that something was off with
Lyla’s spine, as she was slumped to one
side. Being that this was not his field of
expertise, the pediatrician scheduled
Lyla for x-rays, and a follow up
appointment with an orthopaedic
surgeon. The next few months were a
whirlwind. The orthopaedic surgeon
confirmed my worst fear; that Lyla had
Idiopathic Progressive Infantile Scoliosis
(PIS), a rare form of scoliosis affecting
approximately 1% of children with
scoliosis. Not only did she have PIS, but
also her curvature was measured at a
COBB measurement of 56°, and a
RVAD (rib-vertebrae angle) measurement
of 40°. These measurements classified
her scoliosis as severe. Essentially, Lyla’s
spine was not only “curved,” but her
vertebrae were twisted as well.
I began researching to better educate
myself on this potentially fatal disorder. I
came across The Infantile Scoliosis
Outreach
Program
(ISOP),
and
contacted the Founder and Coordinator,
Heather Hyatt Montoya, whom provided
me with beneficial information regarding
this disorder. It was she that first
introduced me to “Mehta Casting.”
Developed by Dr. Min Mehta, Mehta
casting uses serial corrective plaster casts
to gently guide the spine into a straight
position. This is a non-surgical
alternative method to traditional growth
rods if treated at early onset. Without
Heather, I would have never been
directed to the Shriner’s Hospital for
Children in Greenville, SC. I sent Lyla’s
x-rays, medical records, and MRI results
to Greenville, SC. Within a matter of
days I received a phone call from Eileen,
who is the Patient Care Coordinator to
Dr. Peter Stasikelis, the Chief of Staff to
the Shriner’s Hospital for Children in
Greenville, to schedule Lyla’s first casting
surgery.
The date was set, New Year’s Eve
2013. I was advised by Eileen to call my
local Shrine, which is the Morocco
Shrine of Jacksonville, FL. I was
connected to Lindsey Birnbaum of
Hospital Finances of the Morocco
Shrine. Lindsey so graciously took our
information, and informed me that the
Morocco Shrine would reimburse us for
our mileage to help cover our gas
expenses.
This
news
was
so
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Menu for October
Chicken Parmesan • Breaded Eggplant
Ravioli (three cheese)
Bowtie Pasta
Marinara Sauce • Alfredo Sauce
Salad
Garlic Bread
Fruit Cocktail
October 2-4
October 8
October 18
October 25
October 31
November 2
November 2
November 8
November 11
November 12
Lyla’s Story (A Hospital Patient)
the
October 2014
Please make your reservations
now to attend!
From the Recorder:
Nobles and Ladies,
It has been a busy and exciting
summer for everyone. The Southeastern
Shrine Association Annual Conference
brought many of our friends from
throughout the southern states to
Jacksonville and everyone had a great
time. Special thanks goes out to the
Director General, Illustrious Sir Gary
Thigpen and his team for putting it all
and
working
diligently
together
registering our guests and catering to the
needs of the Nobility.
After the SESA, we jumped right in
and presented the 54th Annual Morocco
Shrine Circus. Thanks to our Circus
Director, Noble Tony Flaris and the
Pilgrimage Officers, children of all ages
were delighted and mystified.
Two weeks later, we had a wonderful
Ceremonial at the Morocco Shrine
Center. The Divan, led by Noble David
Colson did a marvelous job with the first
section. The candidates and the Ladies
enjoyed the theatrical presentation. Of
course no Ceremonial would be
complete without the Arch Ceremony
and the usual cast did yet again a great
job. We had 13 new Nobles created and
a tip of the Fez goes to our Membership
Chairman, Cecil Mathews for his
dedication to growing our Temple’s
numbers. During the Ceremonial, our
Potentate dedicated the new paver
pavilion around our flags in front of the
Shrine Center, and recognized Noble
W.W. “Bill” Gay for his continued
support of Morocco Shriners. A big
thanks goes out to Oriental Guide, Hal
In Memoriam
These We Do Not Forget
“ES AELAMU ALEIKUM”
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.
IN HONOR OF THOSE WHOM
WE REMEMBER
Clifford W. Echols
Frederick K. Petty
Samuel E. Cowan
Gilbert A. Reed
George T. Maurer
Lewis H. Thompson
Lamar P. Veal Jr.
Kenneth D. Pace
John J. Lilly
Gordon Deshler Leonard
Alvin Monroe Towns, Jr
Eugene R. Schutt
Robert Lee Dennis
Coy L. Alvarez
Keep the families of this
Noble- in your prayers.
Mix for his oversight on this major
Project. We all knew that summer was
nearing an end when we started back
with the required Stated Session earlier
this month. As I said, it was a busy and
exciting summer and a great time to be
a Morocco Shriner.
I am saddened to report to you that
Lady Pat Rossi will be retiring in
October. Pat has served Morocco
Shriners for over 25 years and is best
known for her friendliness and keeping
up with the Black Camel Fund, the RV
Park, and the Pilgrimage Committee
Circus ad book. She is going to be
missed since we all love and respect her.
Speaking of front office personnel
and staff in general, we have a loyal
group of folks that do so much for us all.
Mr. Mark Gibson, the Operations
Manager has done some amazing tasks
around the center and has saved up a lot
of money and frustration by doing
various maintenance works. Noble
Kenny Holderfield is the backbone of
most of the Shrine events we have, is our
in-house IT specialist, and is a great asset
to the Recorders office by processing
membership information in our system
and providing needed information/
updates to the Nobility. Mr. Tim Cook
does a great job at renting our facility
and setting up for all of our internal and
external events. Ms. Lindsey Birnbaum
takes care of imputing funds received by
Morocco, handles the transportation
needs of our children going to the
various hospitals and processes all
requests for fundraising events. Danny is
our go-to-guy and keeps the grounds
looking good, sets up and takes down
the tables and chairs for most events,
and helps out where needed. Zack is the
behind the scenes fellow helping with set
ups and general sanitation and clean ups.
And last but not least, Miss Dee. She is
responsible for the housekeeping in the
Shrine Center. Her work is never done
but you would know it if she was not with
us. She does a great job. I ask everyone
the next time you are at the Shrine
Center, make it a point to thank our staff
for the jobs they do. Without them, we
would not enjoy the much success we
have achieved.
Please read our Treasurer’s article on
the Patient Transportation Fund in this
publication. We are in critical need to
boost that fund so we my continue to
pay for transportation and lodging for
our children. We have the best
Children’s Hospital Network in the world
but if we can’t help the children get
there, we have failed in our pledge as
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WEBSITES:
http://www.shrinershq.org
http://www.moroccoshrine.org
http://www.fla-shrine.org
http://www.glflamason.org
http://www.seshrine.org
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Fun time had by all who attended the 2014 Circus
Bob Simpson selling
50/50 tickets.
At Left: Fall Ceremonial
Honoree Art and Kim
Allison with their
daughter Morgan.
New
Nobles
from the
Fall
Ceremonial
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Memorial Brick
Dedication
October 2014
the
Stated Session
Ocala Shrine Rodeo
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Report from the
Operation’s Managers Office
Greetings Nobles and Ladies. Hello FALL… Time for cooler days, more Football,
have you started your fall decorating yet, and it will be Christmas before you know it.
We are done with the Brick Yard Memory Garden, and what an outstanding
addition to the Shrine this is. Brick orders are going fast. Don’t be left out without a
memorial brick. See the order form in the Moroccan (page 11) for placing your order
for as many bricks as you wish to have and inscribed. This is here for life! We thank
the High Schools and Master Brick Mason’s that donated their time and skills to
construct this show piece of our Temple. We would also like to throw out a big thank
you to George Alexander and John Temple for donating many hours in helping us
complete our Masterpiece. We are fortunate to have such a well-constructed Brickyard.
Please order your bricks as quick as you can, as I said they are going fast. What a
fabulous and life lasting way to recognize your family or loved one than on a
commemorative brick.
We are currently doing some cost studies on LED lighting for our building. The
old fluorescent lighting is being sunset by the government, and we are doing LED
lighting studies for our building for possible building enhancement initiative for 2015.
The old lighting cost is rising tremendously as the supplies become lower as the
manufacturing of fluorescent lighting is going away. Fluorescent is old technology and
not very energy cost efficient, so with the study, we will be able to determine how
quickly our energy savings will pay for the enhancement. More to come on lighting
this place up!
I would like to humbly request of all Units and Nobles that use the various venues
and facilities of the Shrine, to please take the time, and clean up the venue that you
used after your event. We are having trash cans filled, empty boxes, debris on floors,
etc, left after Unit run events. This is your duty to making “The Shrine Shine.” Our
staff has multiple duties assigned to them, and having to remove them from assigned
duties to clean up after a Unit event is challenging to manage and becomes costly
with labor. Please discard trash bags and boxes in the dumpsters as needed. I thank
you in advance for your participation on cleaning up and removing your trash and
equipment after your events.
Last, and most certainly not least, Pat Rossi has announced her retirement effective
October 18, 2014. Miss Pat, has worked for the Shrine for 25 years, and has been
a key member of running Black Camel, Membership, RV Park, and anything else she
could get her hands into. Pat’s dedication to her job and the Shrine is second to none.
Pat has more knowledge of the entire Shrine and Imperial organization as many of
our long term Nobles. Pat has developed many lifelong relationships with Nobles and
their families over her long career at Morocco Shrine. Pat said she is going to miss
this place, but is looking forward to spending more time with her family, and traveling
more. Pat, we will all miss you, however you will never be forgotten. We all wish you
a Happy Retirement. Please feel free to stop by and wish Pat well on this next stage
in her life!
Best Regards
Mark Gibson, Operations Manager
Morocco Shrine Temple
2014 Morocco Paper Crusade
This is a reminder that our Second Paper Sale is scheduled for Saturday,
October 25th. Last year our spring and fall crusades collected approximately
$27,067 Our crusades support our Tampa Shriners Hospital, and at the same
time we are on the street and venues reminding everyone who we are and our
mission of helping children and protecting their childhood.
Please provide your requirements NLT October 1st, if you have not done so,
for aprons, buckets, signage and fliers and the locations you will work. To my
email [email protected] or place them in my inbox in the front office.
Let’s double our efforts from last year!
Vince Gomez
Lyla’s Story
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extraordinary to my husband and I.
Finances have been tight, and due to
Lyla’s condition, I have become a stay at
home mom in order to better facilitate
her.
Lyla’s first casting went completely
smooth, and we are now about to head
back to Greenville, for cast number 5!
Lyla’s spine is growing straighter with
each concurrent cast thanks to the
expertise of Dr. Pete, and his medical
staff. Casting life is so much more
difficult than we anticipated. Lyla, while
in a cast cannot get wet, or overheated.
Living in Northeast Florida makes this
very difficult. It saddens me sometimes
to see other children enjoying the pool,
beach, zoo, and other fun summertime
activities, because Lyla cannot partake
while in her cast for fear of getting the
cast wet, or having Lyla overheat. I
believe it is actually harder on my
husband and I, as Lyla still doesn’t
understand. However, these are things
we are adjusting to. Lyla has enjoyed a
few 5-day cast breaks while awaiting her
next surgeries. We try to fit as many fun
activities into those few days.
My family will never be able to
adequately express the gratitude and love
we have for all at the Shriner’s Hospital
in Greenville, and our local Morocco
Shrine in Jacksonville. With each trip to
Greenville, Lindsey so kindly sees to it
that we are reimbursed for our gas
mileage. This means more to us than
anyone could ever know. It allows some
of our stress to be taken away, so that
we can be stronger to fight Lyla’s
scoliosis.
My
Great-Grandfather,
William
Stafford Henderson, was a Shriner in
Jacksonville for many years, and
personally wanted to make a difference
in children’s lives. I know he would be so
proud to see how the Shriners have
personally saved my daughter, and
family.
Bridget Erskine
(Mother of Lyla Erskine)
This makes all the work Shriners do to
raise funds for Shriners Hospital
worthwhile.
Great Chowder Debate
For more than two decades the Conch House Marina has been holding its annual
Great Chowder Debate, and every year this great event shines with seafood brilliance.
Chowder from a variety of seafood is offered, all topped with the wondrous secret
spices of the Conch House Marina. Experience for yourself this year the many
tremendous sights and tastes of the Great Chowder Debate and St. Augustine. The
event starts at 12:30 p.m. on November 2. Proceeds are for the Shriners Hospitals
for Children.
From the Oriental Guide
Nobles,
It looks like we are going to finish up
the year same as we started, Busy. The
Capital Campaign Fund for the brick
memorial is off to a great start thanks to
all of you. George it looks great, Thanks.
Steak Night is really cooking, Thanks
to the Aids for all the cooking and all of
you for coming out.
Awards Night will be coming up fast,
please get your information into me.
Waiting until the last minute is not a
good thing. Give me what you have and
you can always add more later, just not
a lot later.
To all of the Pilgrimage Committee
thanks for another great circus. Art,
Tracy and Tony good job by all.
Bonanza tickets are out -- get yours
today. Please see any Divan member or
Club officer and we can see that you get
yours. You can’t win $20,000 without a
ticket
I want to thank all of you who showed
up at the Ocala Rodeo this year we had
right at 40 in attendances from up here
at the Temple. Thanks
Hal Mix Oriental Guide
Sweetheart’s Corner ...
The Shrine Sweethearts was developed to
extend the hand of fellowship and guidance to the
widow of a Noble, specifically to let her know that
she is remembered, not forgotten, and that she belongs
to our Shriner’s Family. Our meetings are held at 10:30
a.m. in the Activity Building on the 3rd Thursday of each
month as we enjoy each other’s company
prior to a luncheon. It is an easier journey when
accompanied by other women who, no matter how different
in other ways, understand each other because of our shared
experiences.
For more information and / or clarification, please
contact Jessie Booth at 928-8772.
Recorder’s Message
Shriners.
Please continue to keep our Chief
Rabban and the Boree/ Gay families in
your prayers with the passing of Lady
Thelma Boree who touched us all with
her class and charm. She will be missed
but never forgotten.
Remember to get your requests for
recognitions and/or awards to the
Oriental Guide by September 30th.
Mark your calendar now for awards
Night on November 12th.
All Units, Clubs, and Associations are
required by Morocco By-Laws to
conduct their elections for officers, for
the next year, by their November
meeting. The reason for this
requirement is to allow the Recorder and
office staff (Kenny) ample time to plug in
the information for the 2015
Potentate’s calendar. If you cannot meet
this deadline, please call me so that we
can work through it. Also, 2015 dues
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noticed will be arriving to your listed
address soon. If you don’t receive a dues
notice or you hear of a Noble that says
he didn’t receive anything from the
temple, call us and let us know how to
contact the Noble. It could be a glitch in
our system or the Noble may have
moved and we didn’t get the update. In
any case, we don’t want to miss anyone.
All Shrine Clubs should conduct an
annual review of their by-laws, State of
Florida Articles of Incorporation, and
their insurance general liability coverage.
Now would be a good time to do this.
There are specific requirements set by
Imperial law that must be followed. If you
need assistance, please contact me and
if I cannot provide the answer, we will
refer to our Temple Attorney, Noble
Seth Rothstein.
Be safe and I will see you at our next
great event.
We Make Magic Happen
When we understand how a child with morbility impairment moves,we
can help them move more efficiently, more effortlessly and more confidently.
and, by combining a little bit of Hollywood-style magic with a lot of medical
knowledge, Shriners Hospitals for Children® is able to gain that needed
understanding.
Thanks to your generous support, the lives of thousands of children are
transformed with the innovative medical expertise found at many of our 22
locations in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
The magic happens in the world’s largest clinical network of movement
analysis labs at Shriners Hospitals for Children.
October 2014
Khem Temple #85 - Daughters of the Nile
Monday, October 20, 2014
Orange Park Golf and Country Club
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The value of just the gold is $850.00. Any Brother
or Noble wishing to bid on this jewel place your bids
to the Recorder. The Starting bid is $850, this piece
has historical and Scottish Rite significance. Please
put your bid into a sealed envelope and get it to the
Recorders office by October 31st. Bids will be open
by the Recorder, the highest bidder will be
announced at the awards night and presented his
jewel that night on November 12th. Nobles will be
allowed to inspect the bids with the Recorder in the
Recorder Office at 4PM November 12th. Happy
Bidding!
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Registration: 8:00 AM – Continential Breakfast
Entry Fee: $65.00 Per Person, includes Lunch, Flight Prizes,
and Door Prizes
Format: Captain’s Choice, Mulligan’s available for purchase
Prizes: Low net on each Flight (Men, women, mixed)
ENTRY DEADLINE: OCTOBER 15, 2014
Player Registration Form:
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Beautiful Jewel For Sale to Highest Bidder
Queen Mable Colson’s 2014 Golf Classic
Orange Park, Florida
the
1st Player: __________________________________ Phone ______________________
2014 Southeastern Shrine
Provost Guard Association Awards
2nd Player: ________________________________
Phone ______________________
3rd Player: ________________________________
Phone ______________________
4th Player: ________________________________
Phone ______________________
At the 2014 Southeastern Shrine Provost Guard Association, two members of
Morocco Shrine Center were recognized. The Southeastern Shrine Provost Guard
Association is composed of Provost Guard Units from 14 Shrine Centers.
Jack Bivins Memorial Award:
Southeastern Shrine Provost Guard of the Year.
This award was named after one of the Secretaries of the Provost Guard
Association. It is awarded to the Shriner and a member of a Provost Guard Unit who
manifested their talents to improve their Unit, their Shrine Center and Shriners
International.
This year the award was given to Jack Woodley. Noble Jack is a Past Captain of
Morocco’s Provost Guard. Noble Jack served as Executive Aide to our Potentate and
his Divan, served as the Chair of the Spring Bazaar at Morocco bringing $3,000.00
towards the revenue of Morocco Shrine Center. He assisted the Potentate and the
Divan in various tasks for the benefit of Morocco
Police Officer of the Year:
This year, the Police Officer is James Holderfield.
Email Address ____________________________________________________________
Email Address ____________________________________________________________
Email Address ____________________________________________________________
Email Address ____________________________________________________________
Proceeds benefit Khem Temple’s general fund. Not a charitable tax deduction.
Daughters of the Nile -- Providing support to Shriners Internatioal Hospitals for
Children.
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: KHEM TEMPLE NO. 85
Mail payment with form to: Rochelle Alford
12055 Blackfoot Trail • Jacksonville, FL 32223 • 904-262-7133 or 904-568-1116
Units, Clubs and Association News
Pilgrimage Committee
Sickness and Distress – Jerry Walden’s wife with knee replacement issues, Doug
Judkins , Rae Mckee, Tracy’s sister,
Secretary report, roll call and minutes – Units in Attendance: Bally Hoos,
Morocco Thunder, Wrecking Crew, Motorcycle Escort, Provost Guard,
Transportation patrol, Funsters, Motion made by Tony Flairs and passed to accept
minutes as published in Moroccan
Treasurers report – Read and discussed circus numbers. Full review of circus
financials will occur this month as the report only came out within the last few days
and the PC has not had time to analyze it. Motion made by Larry Giggy seconded
and passed to accept treasurer’s report.
FERNANDINA BEACH
Looking for some relief in the Fall
By Philip Harris
[email protected]
Seems like the summer passed with
a big “swish” and all of a sudden it’s
September again. It was a hot one in
Fernandina and everyone is looking to
the fall for some relief and the ACs can
have some rest.
But, even with the severe heat,
several of our Nobles were able to
KEYSTONE HEIGHTS
Minneapolis – Done, Hotel bill paid. Houston Trip – Contract delivered.
Circus – Tony – Thanked all who helped and discussion on how to improve for
next year. Discussion items included: Crowding at door, specific location for Clown
Alley, Increase price on Saturday and Sunday shows, Centralized Ticketing System,
Reinstate ticket sales for trip qualification, Make Child ID more accessible.
Gun Show – In December, Gun Raffle tickets available.
Committee Reports – Mark Hudson offered a table at Arts and Crafts show this
weekend for the PC to sell raffle tickets.
New Business - Nominating Committee Mark Hudson Chair –Members Jim from
Bally Hoo and Gerry from Provost
By-law Review Committee – Bill Hudson Chair – Committee Ken Sowers, Phil
Potts, Larry Giggy
Good of the Order - Phil Potts raffle tickets for ISMAC for Dennis Green.
Benediction by Mark Hudson.
Where Did The
Summer Go?
By Russell Raulerson
Well summer has come and gone.
We will have had our first meeting by the
time this comes out but we have a very
busy rest of the year. We will have a
meeting in October, so plan on coming
and having fun and fellowship with all
the Nobles and Ladies. We will have the
paper drive for the club in November the
weekend of the Florida Homecoming so
plan on helping out. This raises a lot
funds for the cripple children’s charities.
We will have our elections in the
November Meeting so be thinking of
who you would like to run the club for
the next year. I have been told that we
are going to need a Treasurer and
President for sure.
We also have to start planning for the
Christmas Parades we will have this year.
So be thinking about that. I also would
like to remind all Nobles to support your
local Lodges, they need your help. So go
visit your lodge.
We also would like to remind all
nobles to get out and support your local
Shrine Club. As always we invite all
Nobles and Ladies to come visit us at our
meetings. We meet on the 2nd Saturday
of each month at 6 PM for the Oasis
with Dinner at 7 PM. Be Proud to be a
Shriner and God Bless America.
participate in the Catfish Festival and
parade where our antique Ford came
through like a champ even though it was
doubtful at times. It is presently
“hospitalized” and will be back in service
after some delayed and much needed
surgery.
In order to accommodate more of
the membership; our club meeting time
was changed to 1st Wednesday of the
month at 6:30 beginning in September.
Hopefully, the new time and day will be
convenient to more of our Nobles.
The biggest thing on our plates for
this month is preparing for the upcoming
Golf Tournament and it promises to be
a good one. Final touches were put on
all efforts at a meeting on September 18.
Plans and accommodations for the
Hahira Honeybee Festival have been
made by several of our members and it
is anxiously awaited. More on this next
month.
Tony Martin is the featured member
Noble this month. Tony is not a native to
Fernandina, but he got here as fast as he
could. He and his wife arrived here from
Wheeling, West Virginia after he retired
after nineteen years with Auto Zone and
Penny from teaching. Tony had a varied
and interesting background and career as
he had worked in the coal mines in WV,
served his country during Vietnam,
graduated from college, and was a
member of Osiris Shrine Temple in
Wheeling for 34 years. He thinks that
now, he should slow down, do some
traveling, play some golf and try his hand
at surf fishing. He and Penny are
welcome additions to our club!
Plan now to attend
the Daughters of the Nile
trip planned for
November to
Myrtle Beach, SC
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COOKING CREW
Hey Y’all! We Have Been A Busy Group
Well it’s been a long and very hot
summer with lots of activities and events.
Normally we slow down during this time
of year, but not this year. We’ve done
official visits, the Motorcycle drawing,
hot dogs and sausage dogs at the SESA
competition field (loved watching everyone compete, it was awesome!). SESA
Banquets (3 in one night, what a workout), the SESA Parade, Birthday parties,
The Circus and the Fall Ceremonial.
Although all of these events were fun,
busy, tiring and energizing, one stands
out a little more than the others, and that
was the SESA banquets. I think it’s
because it is out of the normal for us and
we had the honor and privilege of
meeting these Nobles and their Ladies.
This is always fun meeting others that
work as hard as we do for the same
organization. The one regret was that we
were short-handed and did not get to
spend more time with each of the
individual groups and get to talk with
more of the Nobles and their Ladies that
traveled near and far to be here. We
really enjoyed the ones that we did get to
talk with. There are some really amazing
and diverse people in this organization
with so many different backgrounds. All
three groups were so nice and really easy
to work with, which made it a pleasure
to cook for them.
We really enjoy seeing all of you at
stated sessions, ceremonials and other
events that we cook for. We sure would
like to see more of you there at stated
GOLF ASSOCIATION
Next Meeting is
Tuesday, Oct. 7th
By Frank Woodard
Social hour of libation and snacks
provided by our oasis crew at 6:30pm.
Meeting at 7:00pm. Snacks for the
September meeting were Krystals and
from the creation kitchen of Lady
Brenda, yummy Peach Cobbler. To
order ahead, call Noble Ted with your
desires.
Upcoming Play Dates: September
24, 2014 - Hyde Park Tee Time 9am
Green Fee $25.00 October 8, 2014 –
Orange Park Country (Pending) October
22, 2014 – The Champions Club
(Pending)
Play Date Results: August 13,
2014 – Amelia River Golf Club 16
Played. First: T. Lee, B. Krug, A. Krug,
P. Stilley (even) August 27, 2014 –
Magnolia Point Golf Club 23 played
First: A. Jordan, G. Poole, G. Jarrett,
D. Perkins September 10, 2014
Deerfield Lakes Rained out with way too
much casual water on the fairways,
chest waders would have been helpful.
We are always looking for new
golfers to join the group. We play a
different course every other Wednesday
with a shotgun start at 9am or earlier.
To even out the scoring, we use the
Callaway point system with Dean
Crawford keeping the handicaps up to
date. Interested nobles can call Noble
Frank Woodard, 268-4884. Green fees
range between 24 – 30 dollars which
includes carts. Membership fee is a
meager $20 for the year. Come on out
and join the Feztivities of golfing with
brother Nobles.
Golf Quote of the Month: “Most
golfers prepare for disaster. A good
golfer prepares for success.” Bob
Toski
Hospitality
ST. AUGUSTINE
sessions and the ceremonials. We
thought that we would ask if you may
have suggestions for our dinner menus
or maybe have a recipe that you think
we should try for stated session. We are
always open to suggestions or comments
from you. What type of meals or menus
would you like to see us cook again or
what would you like for us to try. Each
meal, we have to keep two things in
mind, the cost of the actual food and we
also have to ask “can we make this in a
large quantity at a low cost.” Well Ladies
and Nobles, look through your “crowd
pleas’n recipes” and let us know some of
your ideas. You can write down your
suggestions, comments or recipes on a
piece of paper and hand it to any of us
on the cooking crew the next time you
see us or you can send me an email at
[email protected]. The October
theme will be Italian and is printed
elsewhere in this edition of the
Moroccan, so get your reservations in
and come see us, we sure do miss you
and love cook’n for you!
SPITFIRES
The Ruppster Rooski!
By Don Miller
I am sure you remember Bobby
Bowden’s now famous “Fumble Rooski”
play. The Southeastern Shrine Convention was fast approaching and the
Spitfires were filled with excitement.
Director and Past Potentate Bruce Oliver
was out of town leaving our selfappointed competition unit in a
leadership vacuum. Our two fearless
leaders and good time buddies arrived at
the competition site. They had not seen
the obstacle course. They had not run
the obstacle course. They were running
two Ruppsters that were 43-years-old.
They were completely convinced that
they were THE team to beat (some
things never change)! After the first
Spitfire ran the course the other one
jumped into his buggy with great
enthusiasm and confidence. Shucks, it
would not crank! It was at that time my
good buddies began the “Ruppster
Rooski.” They marched around the two
Ruppsters several times and when they
stopped – driver #2 was beside Ruppster
#1. He jumped in and entered the
course with his tires smoking and great
expectations dancing in his head. A little
later the official for the course asked the
Spitfires if he had seen a “Rooski.” This
is where things got messed up because
everyone know that a Spitfire will not lie.
My good time buddies looked at the
official with a big grin and said, “YES,
but we sure had a good time”!
The September meeting was business
as usual. Yum! Yum! Thanks go to Cecil
Kimberly for cooking and President
Scooter Ferber for washing the dishes. It
was great to see good ol’ Gary Garner
back after missing several meetings
(personal to Gary – make sure your
excuses are notarized). We enjoyed
delicious corn of undetermined origin
and the old fridge kept the goats’ milk
cold. I understand that the fridge will be
replaced at some vague, indefinite date
in the future. Tom McAnally reported on
his parade project and the next article
will bring exciting parade news from the
Spitfires – NO! we will not give up our
Ruppsters – NEVER!
Great Chowder Debate
By Don Williams
The 30th Annual Great Chowder
Debate will be held on November 2nd
from 2 to 4 PM on the Conch House
parking lot. This is our biggest fundraiser
of the year for the Tampa Shriners
Children’s Hospital and we are
expecting this to be the biggest and best
ever. Noble Chairman Dwight Wilkes has
been working feverishly to improve on
last year’s very successful event and he
will be needing lots of volunteers. We
need help with ticket sales, t-shirt sales,
runners, and of course, help at the beer
truck. You can call me about volunteering or if you are wanting more
information 534-1775.
The St. Augustine Shrine Club has
had a very busy and successful year
under the leadership of President Bill
Thomasson and his officers. We have
put on around 25 events this year with
the help of many volunteers who work
very hard and long hours to make these
events successful. Our Ribs to Go event
on August 29th was again very
successful as was our Labor Day Fish Fry
on September 1st. Now we are looking
forward to our Famous Johnny’s Fried
Chicken on September 26th and
October 31st as well as the Ambassadors
Dinner on October 11th plus the
Chowder Debate.
When we choose a captain to run
our ship, it is not for us to try to get our
hands on the Helm, but to grab an oar
and help propel the ship in the direction
the Captain has set out.
We all need to wear the St.
Augustine Club shirts when we are in
front of the public at these events. This
shows solidarity and unity of our club and
helps advertise the Shrine. Shirts can be
purchased at Sports Corner 824-5618.
Cotton Shirts are $21 and $22 with
pocket. The new dri-fit shirts are $37
(no pocket) all shirts plus tax. “Be Proud
To Be a Shriner.”
100+ Gallon Man
Binion (Bin) (Loco) Williams long
time member of the Funsters Unit is an
amazing person, he is soft spoken, but
he does amazing things. Recently he
made his 489 and 490th donation to the
Florida Georgia Blood Bank (that’s over
100 gallons). Bin became the first in
Northeast Florida to accomplish such an
amazing, selfless deed.
Information taken from the Times
Union article August 27, 2014 by
Dan Scanlon photo from the Blood
Alliance Complete article at WWW.TU
August 27, 2014
By Samuel Bennett
Hospitality is the relationship
between the guest (Noble) and the host
(Morocco Shriners), or the act or
practice of being hospitable. This
includes the reception and entertainment
of guests, visitors, or strangers. Stop
and think about this; In our teens and
twenties, our friendships are everything.
They define who we are, what we do
and even what we buy. At the time, we
assume it will always be this way. Then
life races forward. Careers take off.
People get married, have children.
Others move away. We struggle to
manage our time and responsibilities,
and slowly our friends get pushed down
the priority list. This is not necessarily
what we want. Some people would
dispute the benefits of the Hospitality
Association of the Morocco Shriners, but
let that roll off your back. The problem
seems to be how to fit our new Nobles
(families) and existing Nobles (families)
into an already busy life. Think of it this
way; the Hospitality Association is like a
marriage. It cannot be created once. It
must be created over and over again.
People and priorities change. What
worked yesterday may not work today.
We must nurture our friendships so they
may flourish with us through our
changing lives, and that’s where our
Hospitality Association comes in. Get
involved to maintain an ever changing
entity of the Morocco Shriners, come to
our meetings to find out how you can
help us in welcoming new and existing
member, or how we can help you. I look
forward to seeing you all at our October
Dinner Meeting. Semper Fi…
ATTEND YOUR
BLUE LODGE
We really need your help!
Articles need to be written for
the Moroccan every month
This is what we need of you.
1.
Attend Stated Sessions and
Dinners
2. Write monthly articles about
what happened at the
meeting
3. Write an article telling others
of the great happenings in
and around your Morocco
Shrine Center.
4. Contact Ruth Saunders for
details, deadlines,
904-262-8305. PLEASE!!!!
Watch for information on
First Lady’s
Hawg Calling
on November 15
moroccan 11
Morocco’s Business Directory
the
October 2014
10% Moroccan Discount
Local business owner/operated or employing Shriners
4 lines of text $10.00 per month with 6 month commitment.
Illustrious Sir
James H. “Jim” Raines
and Lady Ann
Home First Home Health Care
101 Century 21 Drive, Suite 210
904-725-6766
[email protected]
(32216)
Have you ever wondered is there a Shriner I could call to repair .... or to
replace .... need yard care, new roof, windows, refrigeration .... or whatever. This is where you should be advertising your services / business.
• Family-Owned and Operated
• Cremations
• Prearranged Plans
• Monuments and Headstones
• National Cemetery Service
904.284.4000
Big Blind Man Blinds/Window Treatments
Brian Painter
C 904-305-9520
[email protected]
Contact: [email protected] or call 904-262-8305
We cannot accept Travel Agencies or Insurance Ads due to Postal Regulations.
The Lose One-Gain One” fund is a scholarship that will pay
the initiation fee for a new Shriner specifically chosen for his
dedication and commitment to carry on for the “Kids.”
If you have lost a Shriner and would like to contribute to the
Lose One-Gain One call or email Ruth Saunders 904-262-8305
or [email protected]. Or contact the Morocco Shrine Office
at 904-642-5200 ext. 10.
www.broadusraines.com
Beach Boulevard
Green Lawn Cemetery
Restricted for Shriners
Lady Faiths
HALLOWEEN Costume
Party & Dance
Crypt, Joint Tenants
Make offer
See Full Details on Page 12!
Come Join the Fun!!!
904-277-4710
November 2014
October 2014
Hahira
Festival
Membership Membership Membership
Conference Conference Conference
Divan
Meeting
Hahira
Festival
Stated
Dinner &
Session
Potentate’s
Personal
(Veterans
recognition
and honors)
St. Augustine
Shrine Club
Veterans’
Day
Parade
Divan
Meeting
Sweethearts
Luncheon
DON
Golf
Tournament
Ocala SC
O.V.
Araba
Potentate’s
Ball
Steak Night
Chowder
Debate
Awards
Night
Sweethearts
Luncheon
Paper Sale
First Ladys
Halloween
Costume
Party
Potentate’s First Lady’s
Personal Hawg Calling
Arts & Crafts
Show
Suwannee River Shrine Club
Cane Grinding
THANKSGIVING
DAY
Arts & Crafts
Show
MOROCCO SHRINERS
3800 St. Johns Bluff Rd., S.
Jacksonville, FL 32224-2620
Veterans’ Appreciation Day Dinner
Wednesday, October 8th
NON-PROFIT ORG.
U. S. POSTAGE
PAID
Jacksonville, FL
Permit No. 236
Social: 5:30 - 6:30 • Dinner: 6:30
Stated Meeting Following Dinner
All Veterans please come for this Special Day
VETERANS DAY • VETERANS DAY • VETERANS DAY • VETERANS DAY • VETERANS DAY • VETERANS DAY
MOROCCO SHRINER’S
BONANZA DRAWING
Grand Prize
Come join
First Lady
Faith Painter
at the
HALLOWEEN
COSTUME PARTY!
Friday, October 31st
7:00 PM until
BY0B, Set ups
will be available
$ 00
5
Per Person
Hot dogs, chips, and
drinks will be available Morocco Activities Building
for purchase or you can
bring your own food.
Franklin Richey will be our DJ for the
evening with lots of Halloween music.
Prizes will be given for:
Funniest Costume
Best Couple’s Costumes
Most Creative Costume
MEMORIAL BRICK
Buy a brick for the Memorial Walk Way around the
Silent Messenger and Sphinx in front of the Temple.
Bricks will be engraved with your information
Type of Brick:
Red Clay
$100.00
Granite
$250.00
Number of Bricks _____ $ _______
Number of Bricks _____ $ _______
Inscription on face of brick PLEASE PRINT up to 34 letters
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
Name ______________________________________________
Contact Phone Number ________________________________
MasterCard ______ VISA ______ Check ______
Credit Card Number ___________________________________
3 Digit Code on Back ____________
DATE MAILED: 9-30-14
Return to Morocco Shrine Center, 3800 St. Johns Bluff Rd., S.,
Jacksonville, FL 32224 • phone 904-642-5200
$
Includes
Cocktails
and Dinner
for Two
20,000 Cash
Thursday
December 11, 2014
Morocco Shrine Auditorium
3800 St. Johns Bluff Road South
6:00 PM
Reverse Draw
begins at 7:00pm
Each $100.00 Ticket admits Two (2) (Maximum 600 Tickets Sold)
You do not have to be present to Win
Proceeds for Morocco Shriner’s Building Fund – non Tax Deductible
Chief Rabban Donnie & Lady Terri
Invite all Nobles,
Ladies, Family and
Friends to join them on
a cruise in 2015 aboard
Royal Caribbean’s
“OASIS OF THE SEAS”.
May 23rd - 29th, 2015
Western Caribbean departing from Ft. Lauderdale
Ports: Labadee, HaitI – Falmouth, Jamaica – Cozumel, Mexico
Contact Pam Brickle 384-9954/ 699-3522 [email protected]
or Shirley Flynn 777-0888 [email protected]
Daughters of the Nile
Queen’s Trip
November 20th - 23rd, 2014
The stars will Shine.
The Water is Fine.
And we can drink some wine.
Cause nothing could be finer,
than a trip to Carolina!
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, that is!
Beach Cove Resort
Single Occupancy $515. Double $450.
Deposit $100. Full payment DUE 11/05/14
Call Pam Brickle 384-9954/699-3522 or
Gail McCaffrey 264-5558/716-5558
BE SURE AND CHECK OUT THE CALENDARS ON PAGE 11 FOR IMPORTANT DATES!!!