Topics - Midian Shrine Center Wichita Kansas

vol. 70
issue 7
Potentate’s Message
MTopics
IDIAN
July, 2015
St. Louis Shriner’s Hospital Visit
Wichita, Kansas
June Stated Meeting
WAYNE WELLS
Greetings Nobles and Ladies. If you
are having the summer time blues, come
to Midian where you will find something
to do.
Midian had several Units in the River
Festival Sundowner Parade. The crowd
was huge and they were glad to see us.
Thank you to those who participated.
When you are out doing your parades
-- THINK MEMBERSHIP!!
During the entire week of River
Festival several Midian Nobles & Ladies
had the opportunity to sell our Light-Up
Novelties. It was a long week. Thank
You to all who helped out on this, our
first try at selling Light-Ups at a venue
other than our circus. Lots of notes were
taken if the opportunity arises for us to
do this event again. Thank You to Noble
Cy Lampe for letting us use his trailer.
We had a great Midian Theme Party
on June 6th – the Keystone Kops 40th
Anniversary. The entertainment was
outstanding. Congratulations to the
Keystone Kops. Thank You to Noble
Scott Shirkey & Lady Nikki for heading
this event.
On June 11th, about 28 Nobles and
Ladies made a bus trip to the brand new
Shriner’s Hospital for Children – St.
Louis. It was awesome to see the new
hospital and Our Group was the first
tour ever given in the new hospital. Our
group split up into 3 sections, so we all
See Potentate, page 3
Midian Shriners first to tour new Shriners Hospital for Children.
June Stated Meeting
Shriner of the Month
First Lady of Isis Shriners and former Shrine Child Lynette Streit
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Topics Contents: Pg 2 Midian Officers, Annual Schedule; Pg 2 Plane of Mercy; Pg 4 Clubs Articles; Pg 5 Units Articles; Pg 10 Current Month Calendar; Pg 16 Business Directory; Pg 18 Ladies Artices; Pg 19 Event Photos
Midian Shrine Topics
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2015 Midian Sportsmen’s Event JULY Update
JULY, 2015
WE NEED YOUR HELP SELLING TICKETS!
2015 APPROVED PARADE LIST
Nobles and Ladies, it’s time to rack that final round into the chamber and pull the trigger
on your sales for the 2015 Sportsmen’s Event!
As of the time of this writing, we are 1/3 of the way to break-even. We Need Your Help
Selling Tickets!
Final preparations are being made NOW for the 2015 Event to be held August 1, 2015
at the Cessna Activities Center at 2744 George Washington Blvd.
Thanks to Noble Nick Miller’s work, we have secured beer trailers from the local beer
distributors - that will help us tremendously in serving! (And we will need Nobles and
Ladies to Serve ... )
In June we mailed out 5 tickets to EVERY Midian Noble to reach those who don’t often
venture into Midian Shrine Center. Please buy them, sell them, and turn your money back
into Midian as soon as possible.
Please turn your ticket stubs and money in ASAP after you sell them. PLEASE retain
any tickets you check out and do not sell. PLEASE turn these back in ASAP after the event.
We will need Nobles to assist with funneling vehicles into the parking lot and getting
them parked appropriately. If you can assist, please let the committee know - or, better yet,
attend the meeting on July 27th, 2015 in the Divan Room.
We need everyone to really put their best effort into selling tickets as we start really
ramping up now and closing in on the event and we need all hands on deck to staff this
event. Midian needs your assistance, Nobles & Ladies!
Upcoming planning meetings and schedule for the Sportsmen’s Event is as follows and
ALL Nobles are welcome to attend:
NOTE: All Motorized Unit Leaders please see that all your members that parade have a current liability
insurance certificate on file at Midian and a 2013 parade sticker for their vehicle.
Stickers are available at Midian at the time proof of insurance is submitted.
JULY
Fri. 10...................................................Wellington Parade LU/7pm-horses LU/7:45pm
Sat. 11.................................................................................Sedan Parade LU/9am
Sat. 18.............................................................................................Howard Parade LU/9am
Sat. 18...............................................................................Pretty Prairie Parade LU/9am
Sat. 25.................................................Kansas Shrine bowl - MANDATORY Parade - Hays, KS
AUGUST
Sat. 15.............................................................................................Mulvane Parade LU/10am
Sat. 15.............................................................................................Eureka Parade LU/1pm
Thur. 27 - Sat. 30.....CSSA in Golden, CO - 30th is MANDATORY Parade in Golden, CO
SEPTEMBER
Sat. 19..........................................................................................Sedgwick Parade LU/9am
Sat. 19........................................................................................El Dorado Parade LU/9am
Sat. 26.....................................................................................Conway Springs Parade LU/10am
Sat. 26.....................................................................................Medicine Lodge Parade LU/9am
OCTOBER
Sat. 17..................................................................................Haysville Parade LU/ 8am
Sat. 24.........................................................................................Arkalalah Parade
NOVEMBER
Sat. 7................................................................Fall Ceremonial - MANDATORY Parade
Fri. 27.......................................................................Anthony Christmas Parade LU/5pm
Hospital Van Drivers May 2015
TIMELlNE:
July 27, 2015 Monday, 7:00 pm, Divan Room
July 31, 2015 Setup at Cessna Activities Center. Some Teams will Meet at Cessna
Activity Center at 6pm.
Some Teams will meet at Shrine Warehouse at 6pm.
August 1, 2015 Event at Cessna Activities Center. All Teams meet at Cessna Activity
Center at 9am.
Lee & Robbie Humbolt ~ Glen Taul & Maurice Knepp ~ Gerald “Jerry” Buller & Wally Payne
Patrick “Sean” Smith & Rolland “Rick” Alamo ~ Glen Taul & Steve Towns
Alan Orr & John Staton ~ Walt Mciver & Troy Matthews ~ Myron Frick & Paul Ditty
Walt Mciver & Paul Ditty ~ Ken Dainty & Tom Wilson ~ Farold Hoover & Kyle Sharp
Everyone, we need your assistance to make this event a success. If you would like to
volunteer to assist with this event, please contact me at [email protected] or by my
cell phone at 316-648-6525.
MIDIAN TOPICS
Yours in the Faith,
Bart Ogden, 2015 Midian Chief Rabban
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May 15, 2015 - June 15, 2015
CREATED
NAME
BORN
11/20/1946
Noble Joseph Hipp
02/18/1919
05/18/1959
Noble Thomas H. Mcburney
09/26/1938
05/10/1975
Noble Lowell E. Willcut Jr.
05/15/1932
05/10/1976
Noble J. Stanley Kimple
04/24/1930
DECEASED
06/15/2015
05/17/2015
05/09/2015
06/02/2015
Midian Shrine Tentative Schedule of Events
Subject to change
JULY
July 5-9 Imperial Session - Houston, TX
July 10 Wellington Parade
July 15 Stated Meeting
July 18 Family Day - Hyde Park
July 24 Shrine Bowl Banquet - Hays
July 25 Shrine Bowl - Hays
AUGUST
Aug. 1 Sportsman Event
Aug. 8 Midian Stag (Maybe Golf Stag)
Aug. 15 Mulvane Parade
Aug. 19 Stated Meeting (Hamburgers / Brats)
Aug. 22 Pre-CSSA Party
Aug. 27-30 CSSA - Golden, Colorado
SEPTEMBER
Sept. 12 Sedgwick Parade
Sept. 12 EE Kids Run
Sept. 13 Midian Car Show
Sept. 16 Stated Meeting
Sept. 19 Post-CSSA Party (Possibly Golf Stag also)
Sept. 26 Conway Springs Parade
OCTOBER
Oct. 2 Champagne & Chocolate
Oct. 3 Midian Golf Stag & Sumner County Hog Roast
Thank you to these men and women for their dedicated service to Midian and the St Louis Hospital for
Children. They, as all concerned persons of the Shrine, volunteer for the sake of the children.
Thank you for your support. - Don Bush, Van Unit Commander 2015
Oct. 10 Theme Party
Oct. 9-10 Scottish Rite Reunion
Oct. 14 Stated Meeting
Oct. 16-24 Pote’s Trip - New England/Nova Scotia Cruise
Oct. 24 Halloween Party (Keystone Kops)
NOVEMBER
Nov. 6 Pre-Glow
Nov. 7 Ceremonial / After-Glow
Nov. 7 Ladies Luncheon
Nov. 14 Masonic Youth Fall Ball
Nov. 18 Stated Meeting
Nov. 21 New Nobles and Veterans Party
Nov. 22 Aides Appreciation-Decorating
Nov. 28 Christmas Express
DECEMBER
Dec. 12 Children’s Christmas Party
Dec. 16 Joint Stated Meeting
Dec. 18 Midian’s Christmas Party
Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve Party
JANUARY 2016
Jan. 8 Awards Banquet
Jan. 16 Done & Done Party
Jan. 20 Stated Meeting
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JULY, 2015
Vol. 70, No. 7
ELECTIVE DIVAN
Wayne Wells..................................Illustrious Potentate
Alvin “Bart” Ogden.................................Chief Rabban
John “Rocky” McWilliams..................Assistant Rabban
Reiferd Acord...........................High Priest & Prophet
Jay Danler..........................................Oriental Guide
Bob Bulman......................................................Treasurer
Ron Van Etten, PP.........................................Recorder
CEREMONIAL DIRECTOR EMERITUS
Ron Van Etten, P.P.
Fred Smith
APPOINTIVE DIVAN
Harold Brewer......................First Ceremonial Master
Cliff Premer...........................Second Ceremonial Master
Mike Ward.....................................Ceremonial Director
Tom Propps..................................................Marshal
Steve Julian.................................Captain of the Guard
Scott Shirkey...........................................Outer Guard
Gary Dix...........................................................Chaplain
TRUSTEES
Robert Giesen ~ Randy Brown ~ Lynn Ungles
TRUSTEE EMERITUS
Robert Giesen
RECORDER EMERITUS
Michael J. Kelley, P.P.
EDITORIAL STAFF
Darren Schopf
LIVING PAST POTENTATES
Judge Tom Raum........................................................P.P. 1969
Les H. Brown.............................................................P.P. 1970
Leslie D. Hostetler......................................................P.P. 1978
V.E. “Gene” Lygrisse.................................................P.P. 1982
James B. McNerney...................................................P.P. 1984
Stephen A. Wolf...........................................................P.P. 1985
Jack U. Russell..........................................................P.P. 1989
Douglas G. Roland..........................................................P.P. 1990
Tonk Mills, D.D.S..........................................................P.P. 1992
William K. Himebaugh...................................................P.P. 1993
Berkley Conn...............................................................P.P. 1995
Warren R. Rensner D.D.S...............................................P.P. 1998
Martin L. Sharp............................................................P.P. 1999
Michael J. Kelley............................................................P.P. 2001
Ron L. Capps...............................................................P.P. 2002
David A. Schopf...........................................................P.P. 2003
Jeffrey L. Sowder........................................................P.P. 2004
Gary K. Gates...........................................................P.P. 2005
John Auch..............................................................P.P. 2006
Ron Van Etten.......................................................P.P. 2008
David Byerley........................................................P.P. 2009
Richard C. Schopf....................................................P.P. 2010
David Pate...............................................................P.P. 2011
Terry Schrant............................................................P.P. 2012
Lonnie Nichols......................................................P.P. 2013
Ed Day.................................................................P.P. 2014
ENDOWMENT/WILLS/GIFTS HUGH GILL, IV
PUBLIC RELATIONS ALEXANDER ROSELL TEMPLE ATTORNEY JON MCCONNELL
STATEMENTS OF THE OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, CIRCULATION, ETC., required by the Act of Congress of August 12, 1970, Section 3685, Title 39, United States
Code of MIDIAN SHRINERS of Wichita, Kansas, for October 1, 1988 State of Kansas, County of Sedgwick
Midian Shrine Topics
JULY, 2015
”PLANE
OF MERCY”
DONATIONS
MAY 15, 2015 - JUNE 15, 2015
Honor Roll
Midian Bowlers
$100 Club
Noble Robert Hill Jr
& Lady Judy
LONNIEJ. NICHOLS, P.P. CHAIRMAN
Noble Steve Julian
Noble Kyle Rhorer
& Lady Sissy
& Lady Joellen
Noble Dale Gibson
Noble Doug Chartier
& Lady Linda
& Lady Michelle
Noble Jim Price - Wichita
Rugby Club/National Champs
We respectfully hope that no errors are made listing these donations. It is never our
intent to make errors, but they can happen. Each donation is important for the
Plane of Mercy to exist and is deeply appreciated.
MEMORIAL DONATIONS IN MEMORY OF
Randy Cook
Mike & Judith Fast
Donnie E. Cook
Noble Myron Frick
Noble Bob Hekel
Midian Directors Staff
Noble Joseph Hipp
Noble Doug Chartier
& Lady Michelle
Maxine Hilton
Sharon Sherar
Orin Hilton
Sharon Sherar
Noble Buck Fischer
Noble Andrew Johnson
Noble Gene Payne
Noble Andrew Johnson
Noble Thomas H. Mcburney
Nobel Ancel Gonzales
Noble Otto Stuber
Noble Andrew Johnson
Noble Ray Sanders
Bill & Gayle Huffman
Noble J.R. Willcut
Noble Jack Mccreery
& Lady Chelsea
Lady Billie Johnson
Noble Andrew Johnson
J. Stanley Kimple
Noble Kyle Rhorer
& Lady Joellen
Rande Penny & Family
Colleen Gerstenhorn
Noble Patrick Tucker
& Lady Nancy
Noble Billy Ewert
Noble Billy Davis
& Lady Carey
Noble Benny Eggel
& Lady Mary
Robert Dickson
Noble Richard Miller
& Lady Nancy
Noble Larry Wilson
& Lady Jackie
James & Elise Cleary
William & Joyce Crowe
Noble Richard Ebersole
Mark & Debbie Ostgren
Rebecca Twietmeyer
Steven Twietmeyer
Rena Mies
Van & Donna Dewey
Gerald & Sylvia Hartman
James & Betty Hare
Doris Wyatt
Duane & Pauline Koehler
Midian Cartoon Unit
Ms. Nancy Herbert
Travis Lochhead
Les & Betty Dolbow
James Marples
Enterprise Holdings
Wilford Wyckoff
Noble Andrew Johnson
Margie Zenishek
Anonymous
Brandon Hall
Calisa Marlar
Carolyn Roby
Clinton & Irlene Huntington
Dorothy Ramsey
Franke Rentals
Insurance Planning Center Inc.
Larry & Myrna Jones
Monte & Tammi Burtin
Morrow & Company L.L.C.
Nancy Mckenzie
Nina Oakes
Noble Allen Hall & Lady Sheri
Noble Jack Berentz
& Lady Shirley
Noble W.E. Sprague
& Lady Shirley
Paul T. Hendrickson
Lady Kande Brown
Randall & Karmi Green
Noble Andrew Johnson
Ruby Foster
Troy & Jennifer Richardson
Noble Ronald Page
W.K. & Mary Teichgraeber
Noble Myron Frick
Wanda Komarek
Peter & Barbara Gattermeir
Illustrious Sir Roger G. Snellen P.P. Christopher & Kelli Springer
Sharon Whipple
Noble Bill Butterworth
& Lady Pat
Membership Awards 2015
25 YEARS
Raymond E. Barber
Ronald L. Boese
Richard D. Bradfield Jr.
Jeffrey W. Branstetter
Lawrence M. Bryan
Mark A. Butterfield
Chester L. Crawford
James K. Dillehay
Charles F. Donham
J S Emerson
Jack E. Fordham
Richard D. Gilpin
B L Green
Gerald R. Hall
Paul C. Hilton
Michael L. Hylton
James J. Kelly
Kenneth D. Miller
Paul G. Miller
George E. Mohrbacher III
James R. Moody
Roger L. Moore
Kent E. Ochs
Walter J. Payne
Gail F. Schroeder
Ghassan A. Shaban
Howard E. Sims
Buford C. Spiers
Gary D. Young
50 YEARS
Daniel M. Bird
Gary D. Denniston
Carrol W. Glenn
Richard L. Hamilton
William K. Himebaugh PP
Larry D. Holden
Robert R. Lee
Kenneth C. Maechtlen
James B. McNerney Sr. PP
Ludwig P. Nulik
Wesley A. Smith
Robert A. Tanner
Roger D. Wallace
Max M. Whitson
65 YEARS
Edward H. Hawthorne
Bill E. Mesker
Ross B. Smith
Jon Tribbey
Glenn C. Vanderwork
Daniel M. Wyckoff
Potentate
got to see some different things. Some
of us got to go into the new Laboratory
where all of the research will happen.
They have not yet got the Lab set up.
Once they get the lab operational, we
will not be allowed to enter. There is a
special Driver’s Lounge you will have
to ask Noble Cliff Premer and Lady
Kay about. I would highly recommend
all Nobles and Ladies go to a Shrine
Hospital and take a tour when they get
a chance. The entire weekend was full
of fun filled adventures (even though
the KC Royals lost). Lady Terri & I
enjoyed every bit of it. Thank You
Noble Bart Ogden & Lady Lesa for
setting this up with Village Tours.
Noble Bart has already started the
rumor that there will be another trip
next year.
Congratulations to all 25 Year, 50
Year & 65 Year Members of Midian.
It was an honor to have you attend our
joint stated meeting on June 17th. We
had one 65 year member in attendance
– Noble Ross Smith. In 65 years he
has never missed a Shrine Ceremonial.
Noble Ross is was indeed a pleasure
to have you there. Also in attendance
was Illustrious Sir Les Brown, PP,
who has been a member for 67 years.
I’m sure he has seen a lot of changes
in 67 years. It was great to hear Lady
Lynette Streit, First Lady of Isis Shrine
Center and Former Shrine Child, tell
her heartwarming story. Illustrious
Sir, Ralph Streit, Potentate of Isis
Shrine accompanied her. Thank You
to Aides Teams 3 & 4 and Chief Aide
Ray Richecky and Lady Diana for the
yummy refreshments after the meeting.
Noble Robert Hoch and Lady
Franny and their team worked hard
in making the Bug-O-Rama that was
held on June 20th at Midian a success.
Thank You both for doing this.
The 3rd Annual Float Trip is coming
up June 26th-29th. Some of us will
be floating and some of us will just be
watching the floating. Anyway we are
all expecting a fun time. Will report
on that next time.
Several of the Elected Divan and
Ladies will be heading to Houston,
Texas (a nice cool and dry place to go
to) for Imperial Session from July 3rd
thru July 9th. There are a few other
Past Potentates, Members and Ladies
going also. They say everything is
inside where it is cool. We will find
out. We will have a great time anyway.
Our Chief Aide Noble Ray Richecky
& Lady Diana are already working on
hospitality treats.
July 15th and August 19th Stated
Meetings will be casual. We will be
leaving the coats & ties at home. In
July we have an important building
issue that will be discussed during the
meeting. Please come to this meeting
for the discussion. Before the August
meeting the Chefs will be cooking up
brats.
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Noble Jay Danler and Lady Tracy
have been working on the 2015 Midian
Shrine Family Day. It will be held
on July 18th at Hyde Park. There are
lots and lots of things planned for this
event. It is all FREE – NO CHARGE.
Bring your children, grandchildren,
etc. This is your day ! On behalf of my
Lady Terri and the 2015 Divan – Thank
you for all you have done and are doing
to make this a great year for Midian.
See the Family Day ad in this Topics
for details.
There are several other events
happening in July. See the ads in this
Topics. If you can’t find something
to do in July, you aren’t looking very
hard. While you are looking – THINK
MEMBERSHIP!!!
CSSA is in beautiful Golden,
Colorado from August 27th-30th. It
is getting close now and it is time to
make your reservation with Tracy Dahl
in the Midian Office. First Night must
be paid in advance to hold your room.
Midian will be staying at the Hampton
Inn Denver West Federal Center in
Lakewood. Room Rates are $107.00
($120.00 which includes tax) per night.
There is a hot breakfast included each
morning. CSSA Registration is $20.00
per person ($40.00 per couple). If you
have any questions, Lady Terri or I
would be glad to answer them.
Our 3nd Annual Sportsmen’s Event
is August 1st at Cessna Activity Center.
It is a GREAT Fundraiser for the Units
and Clubs. The $20.00 ticket practically sells itself and your Unit/Club
gets to keep $5.00 for every ticket.
Let’s Sell Sell Sell. All Nobles and
Ladies, please turn in the money and
your tickets early. Don’t hold them
until the last minute.
Remember -- Let’s have fun and keep
smiling at our Parades. There are lots of
people watching us. Another great time
to be THINKING MEMBERSHIP !
Lady Terri is still taking orders for
the Purple “LOVE” T-Shirt for her
fundraiser going into the Leggs Fund.
This year she is collecting money for
the chairs in the Oasis
REMEMBER – Be Thinking
Membership !! Our Fall Ceremonial
will be here before you know it. Now
is the time to get your new candidates
ready.
Congratulations to the Shriner of the
Month – Noble Don Bush. Job Well
Done !!
Lady Terri & I want to thank Dawn
Richards for the hard work and dedication she has shown for the past 4 years
at Midian. We wish you success on
your journey back to California. We
will miss you.
Everyone have a great July!
Fraternally yours,
Wayne Wells
(aka WW)
Potentate 2015
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Midian Shrine Topics
Greenwood County
Harper County
The Legendary Bucking T’s
Endless Summer continues. Most of
the Harper County Bunch were recently
gathered at Sammys Roadhouse. Haley
McKee was on location for the photo
opp. Haley is a student at WSU and re-
Butler County
The folks that were previously
reported as having made various
hospital visits are doing pretty well. I
continue to anticipate a clean slate for
the Augusta group, but then I heard via
the long road that Lady Thelma Rountree
made a visit to the hospital. Fortunately she
is mending well too. From the far reaches
of Latham, Noble Jim Brewer was unable
to make the Fish Fry and the presentation of
his certificate and pin honoring his 65 years
as a Mason. It was reported that he took a
fall and was in the hospital just to make sure
everything was okay. If you have never been
to a Latham Lodge Fish Fry, I can now highly
recommend that you go. The quality of the
cooking in Butler County is top notch.
GARY L. UMMEL
Reporter
cieved a $1000.00 Scholarship
from the Harper Masonic Lodge
for continued education. The T’s hope
to see YOU at The Harper County Fair
in August.
ARV KRUMINS
Reporter
Attending Lodge is a good
way to stay in touch with the
tenets of the Masonic organizations
we belong to. Hopefully the words
of brotherly love and friendship are
backed up by true, real world actions.
We are also reminded to continue the search
for more knowledge and to work to improve
ourselves. If you get the opportunity to
mentor someone through Blue Lodge, you
have the opportunity to pass on the wisdom
of the ages and you would also be amazed at
your own personal growth.
The next meeting is planned to be at the
Real Deal Cafe in El Dorado at 6pm on the
8 th of July at 6 pm. I hope everyone can
make it.
I can’t believe how fast this year
is going by! Even though the date
was changed, and the weather was cool,
Eureka Days went off without a hitch.
Understandably, our turnout was low,
but everyone that came over had a great
time. Thanks to everyone who helped set up
and tear down at the Community Building for
the hospitality, and of course to Noble Lonnie
Nichols PP and Lady Melinda for the poolside
hospitality after the hospitality!
We had a small but fun showing at the
Riverfest Parade in Wichita. Nobles C.F.
Cox, Jed Morse, and Jim Cross rode in the
parade, with Lady Coleen being our support
group. This parade is the biggest crowd by
far we parade in front of for the year, and even
though it is a long ride (mostly on 2 wheels)
the crowd response is fantastic.
It was reported at our June meeting, that
our beer garden at the PRCA Nut Fry was a
break even deal for the beer we bought, but it
should really pay off for us during the Rodeo
in August since we already have it in inventory.
Speaking of June, attendance at our June
Steak Cookout was very low. Those that did
Harvey County Club
& Hobo Unit
After more than a quarter-century of arranging the annual Club
and Unit picnic, (among many
other things) Hobo President
Noble Don Dody has turned over his grill
tools and apron to Hobo VP Noble Rex Yohn.
and Club Prexy Noble Ron Calbert. Originally set up to use left-over food from
the now-defunct hospitality at the Halstead
Old Settlers celebration and parade, the
picnic was at the mercy of bugs and weather
at Harvey County East Lake until moved to
the air-conditioned comfort of the Newton
American Legion several years ago, and
carry-in food replaced left-overs. Noble
Rex says the picnic will be held this year
as scheduled, 5:00 PM August 30th at the
Legion Post. Thanks to Noble Dody and
helpers for a job well-done.
A chimney fire several months ago caused
extensive damage to the home of Noble
Larry Wells and Lady Mary, forcing them to
“batch it” at motels and a rental while repairs
JULY, 2015
CARL “C.F.” COX
Reporter
come all had a nice evening of
fun and fellowship. The weather
was perfect, and so were the steaks! Our
next cookout is July 11. Please mark
your calendars now. I believe this will
also be a prospect night for Greenwood
County, so it is important that we have a good
turnout for this event.
As many of you know, Lady Lynnie Teter
had a setback in her road to recovery. She has
been a very sick lady, but as I am writing this,
she is getting stronger every day, and we are
all hoping that by the time she reads this, she
will be doing it from the comfort of her own
home. Noble Eldon, along with Noble Steve
and Lady Melissa have been though quite a
time this year. Thanks to everyone for the
thoughts and prayers for the Teter family. The
power of prayer seems to be working!
By the time you read this, reservations will
be due for CSSA. The 3-Wheelers are going
to Golden Colorado to defend our First Place
trophy. If you don’t already have your reservations in, check with Tracy at the Shrine and
get them in. We are sure to have a great time!
JOHN HECKMAN
Reporter
were done. Finally, after moving
back home recently, Lady Mary
said sentiment is fine but she
missed the laundry facilities the most.
Noble Adrian McCulloch and Lady
Luberta are back home after a Hawaiian vacation. Noble Adrian, master of under-statement,
said the islands are “nice!”
Get well wishes are extended to Noble
O.W. Demain, recovering from surgery and a
lengthy hospital stay.
“We didn’t really mean it, Chief” A typo
in our membership book changed former
Police Chief Jim Daily’s occupation from
“retired” to “retred!”
As this is written ahead of the event, we
can only assume the Caboose and company
will be in the 10:00 AM Kechi parade June
27th, and the Harvey County Fair parade 6:00
PM August 1st.
Join the “roof-toppers” or just ride
along...and come smile with us, the fun-iest
Club in Midian.
JULY, 2015
Southwest Shrine
President Jimmy Johnson
organized the Southwest Shrine Club
picnic on June 1st at the Arkalon Park
located northeast of Liberal. The previous rain made for a beautiful landscape
full of wildlife and wildflowers that the
Shriners and their guests enjoyed. Brother
Mike Brack was the grill master and
prepared delicious ribeye steaks to go along
with all the side dished that were brought.
We especially enjoyed the homemade
watermelon pickles that Sarah Odom brought
and the pickled green tomatoes that Brother
Carl Lynn and his wife Chris make every
year. The name of the person that made the
chocolate sheet cake escapes me, but I’m sure
we are all still working off the calories! Our
Assistant Rabban, Rocky McWilliams, made
the trip out from Wichita to bring greetings
from our Illustrious Potentate, Wayne Wells,
who had an injury at work and was not able
to join us. After dinner we were introduced
to Chelsea Gardner and her son, Braedin,
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MIKE BRACK
Reporter
who was a patient at the Shrine
hospital in St. Louis, MO for two
years because of the congenital birth
defect on his left hand (born missing
four fingers). The perfect ending to the
evening was being serenaded by Steve
Leete’s singing and guitar playing.
Vidalia onion sales are complete for the
year, but the final numbers are not yet in to be
announced. As normal, the onions didn’t last
long, but they sure tasted good! Next year
we may want to consider ordering more bags
of onions and selling them at the Farmers
Market….or perhaps selling onion rings at
an event like the fair or festival.
We will be dark over the summer months.
Our next Shrine meeting will not be until
September 14th at 6:30 p.m. at Billy’s BBQ
at the Bowling Alley. We hope everyone has
an enjoyable summer full of family, food and
fellowship…and a few fireworks too! Safe
travels to all our Shrine brothers and we will
see you all in September!
Dodge City
Shrine Club
Another month has come and
gone. We now roll into June 2015.
The Dodge City Shrine Club held their
June 2015 monthly meeting on the 10th
at the Central Station Bar and Grill, 207
E Wyatt Earp Blvd, Dod .
Well, you all know Western Kansas in
June, people are out there farming, planting,
traveling, getting married, and so many other
things since school has just ended for another
semester and many have children who have
graduated from either High School or
College. With that said there was still a good
“turnout” for the Month of June. It seems that
everyone had a wonderful time with great
food at Central Station and camaraderie of
fellow Nobles and their wives.
OK, yes, you know me – I am a ‘ CIRCUS
“ fan and it is now only about 8 more months
before the next Shrine Circus in Dodge City.
You have to remember that this is going to be
the 65th Shrine Circus to show up in Dodge
City. Now take your calendar and put this
on your calendar. NOTE: It is also your
obligation to remind others to put it on their
calendar also. This is the 65th Annual Dodge
City Shrine Circus. The 2016 circus will be
the weekend of 12th – to – 14th February.
We are going to have 3 days and 8 shows
for 2016.
Friday: Feb: 12 --2 shows
Saturday: Feb: 13 - 3 show
Sunday: Feb: 14 - 3 shows
Always know that the proceeds that are
made from the Shrine Circus go to a great
WheatWackers
Summer is finally upon us, and
although we really needed the rain,
harvest is here and the combines need
to be in the field, hoping for some dry
time to get things finished. Kechi is
next on the parade list so hope to see
everyone there.
Pictures were taken in front of the Midian
Shrine, with the expertise and assistance
from Past Potentate David Pate, to showcase
the new uniforms and update the unit photo.
From left to right Noble Ken Golightley,
Noble Winston Smith, Noble Jeff Bryant,
and Noble Michael Horton. Noble Dale
Morrow was seated in one of the unit
combines.
Our business meetings occur on the
second Thursday of each month, and the
unit is actively looking for new nobles interested in joining this special and unique unit.
Nascarts
Hey y’all it’s your old buddy
Rick N Bobby. It looks like the dog
days of summer are knockin and things are
starting to heat up in the Nascarts.
First off welcome to the unit Todd
Lassley. Y’all will see him drive the 24 on
a full time basis. Buckle up Todd your in
for a great time. Hope ya saw my boys at
the River festival parade doing what they do
best. Pleasein the crowd.
We got a couple parades coming up this
month July 10th in Wellington, July 11th in
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“Doc” MAC
Reporter
cause helping children who
need medical help.
The DC Shrine Club will hold their
JULY meeting on the 08th. The meeting will be held at Casey’s Cowtown
Club – 503 E. Trail St., Dodge City, KS
(620) 227 – 5225. in Dodge City.. Social
time starts at 6:30 pm. Dinner is at 7:00 pm.
When you think about some of the
earliest Shrine Centers they often chose a
Moorish Revival style for their Temples.
Architecturally notable Shriners Temples
include:
The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles,
New York City Center, now used as a
concert hall,
Newark Symphony Hall,
The Landmark Theater (formerly The
Mosque) in Richmond, Virginia,
The Tripoli Shrine Temple in Milwaukee,
Wisconsin,
The Helena Civic Center (Montana)
(formerly The Algeria Shrine Temple),
Abou Ben Ahem Temple in Springfield,
Missouri and the Fox Theatre (Atlanta,
Georgia) which was jointly built between the
Atlanta Shriners and William Fox.
NOTE: Hope that you enjoyed seeing
some history of Shrine “May All Your Days Be Circus Days”
Have a truly blessed and wonderful
month.
Goodbye, Farewell, and Amen
Good night America wherever you are.
MICHAEL HoRTON
Reporter
Contact any Wheatwacker for
information.
Officers: Commander Noble Dale
Morrow; Vice Commander/Reporter
Noble Michael Horton; SecretaryTreasurer Noble Jeff Bryant.
RICK N BOBBY
Reporter
Sedan Parade, July 18th in Howard
and July 25th in Hays for the Shrine
bowl.
Hope to see y’all at the Midian family day
July 18th YMCA camp Hyde. Don’t forget to
be sellin your gun event tickets and getting
em turned in as soon as you can.
Happy birthday to Lady Stacie Smith
on July 30th. Happy anniversary to Noble
Scott and Lady Stacie Smith on July 11th.
See y’all on the track OOOOOWWWWW!!!
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Well our 2015 Parades continue
on to be a fun time for the Classics.
We had another good showing of our
Nobles at the Eureka Day’s Parade, and
the River Fest Parade. Also June 27th
ended with the Kechi & Moline Parades
and then on into July 10th at Wellington
Parade, Sedan July 11th, July 18 Howard
Parade, and July 25th is the Mandatory
Kansas Shrine Bowl Parade in Hays, KS.-Thanks to Nobles: Cliff Premer, Jim Groff,
Jerry Mason, Gary Harris, Ron Boese,
Bob Fox, Bob Giesen, Daryl Crotts, Bob
Griffith, Terry Schrant, Gene Alexander,
John Stewart, Rodney Ott, Don Feekes,
Stephen Wolf, and Kevin Roland for
making our Classics Parades special and
chrome shinny.
The Classics also participated in the
first year of selling our “light up” novelties
at the River Festival. This was a learning
experience for us first timers, and we soon
learned that nighttime is good! Thanks to all
the Nobles that worked the festival –and to
include the Nobles Ladies that were there
to help as well!
We are continuing our Parade preparations for the Shrine Bowl in Hays, KS. at
the end of July- 24th -25th! Hotel room
reservations have been made, and Parade
time and line up details are forth coming.
Our Classics Club is also looking forward
to sponsoring a player at the Bowl. The
plans are also being finalized for the Annual
CSSA Convention and Unit Competition
in Golden, CO. August 27-30th, 2015. We
look forward to good participation from the
Classics members and mile high fun!
June the 11th -14th a number of the
Classics Car Nobles and other Midian Shrine
Nobles and their Ladies went on a Village bus
tour to St. Lewis, MO. to visit and tour the
New Shriners Children Hospital. Fantastic
new Hospital and Staff! And we were the
first Shriners tour group of the Hospital
Nomads
What happens at the lake, well
most of it, stays at the lake. There
were seven campers at the June camp
out. Thank you to the ladies of Arami
Court #101 Kan-Du-Dancers for a delicious breakfast. Please keep the following
in your prayers; Lady Sally Balderson is
undergoing test and possible procedures for
a tumor behind the right eye that is wrapping
around the optic nerve; Noble Carl Moss
is home recovering from back surgery; and
Noble Roscoe Taylor and Lady Cecelia for
continued strenght and healing. In between
rain showers the group enjoyed Noble Bill
Bailey’s Tiki Hut at his campsite. It was
awesome! This prompted some cogs to start
moving in some of the other Nomads heads
to add to the Tiki Hut. I have a feeling this
is going to grow and get even better! The
Hospital Van Drivers
Meeting called to order by
Don Bush commander.
Pledge of allegiance by a member
of our unit.
Prayer by Harvey Owens visiting
person - Hank Wolenhaupt.
New member Troy Matthews.
Balance in treasure of $643.40.
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JIM GROFF
Reporter
since opening. (It was a proud
and touching moment to see the
new Hospital Lounge room donated
by wall plaque that displayed-“Ill. Sir
Larry Premer- Lady Barb Premer- and
Family”- Thank you again to our Classics
President Noble Cliff Premer, his Lady Kay
and the Premer Family for their generosity
to the Shriners Children Hospital. Of course
next-- we also visited the Budweiser Grant
Farm and Plantation and Anheuser-Bush
Brewery. (Great fun and tasting was had by
all—even the Bud Clydesdale horses got-or
gave- a treat-per say!) We were also able to
take in the KC Royals vs. St Louis Cardinal’s
baseball game at Busch Stadium. (That didn’t
go so well for the Royals-or their fans!) Of
course we ended the trip with a ride to the
top of the Arch and watched a movie of the
history of its construction. It is truly one
of our Country’s wonders of the USA. The
Shriners trips are just all fun!
Happy Birthday wishes go out to Noble
John Stewart, Noble Rodney Ott, and
Ladies Janet Wolf and Deb Feekes. Happy
Anniversary to Noble Jim Groff and his
Lady Judy Groff- July 4th no less.
Our last Classics meeting was a dinner
meeting with our Ladies located at Benton
Airport-Stearman Field Restaurant- on
June10th. We had a good turnout and of
course great food! See you Classics July 8th
at the next meeting.
We Classics are looking forward to some
fun trips coming up throughout the Summer/
Fall, so be a great time to join the club. New
members welcome.
Are you interested in Classic Cars? Come
join the fun with the Midian Classics. We
meet on the 2nd Wednesday of each month
in the Pyramid Room at 7:00PM. To find out
more about the Classics, contact Noble Bob
Giesen at 316-721-4178, or stop by during
one of our Classics meetings.
TURTLE-AT-LARGE
Reporter
Next camp out will be July 10th
& 11th at Lake Afton Shelter #1.
Breakfast is at 9am, meeting begins at
2pm with the white elephant auction
immediately following and a pot luck
dinner at 5:30pm. If you would like
additional information please contact Noble
Ray Richecky, Wagon Master at (316)2504374. See you at the lake! Remeber, home
is where you park it!!!
JOHN PARKER
Reporter
Cliff Premer talked about
new Hospital in St. Louis.
David Pate talked about the Shrine
Bowl and taking an add out in the
program.
Meeting was closed and trips were
passed out and snacks were served.
Sidewinders
What a rush! The Sidewinders
made our very first appearance in
the Riverfest Sundowners parade,
and the crowd was electric to say the
least! They say professional players
get pumped up when the crowd goes
wild, well it’s true! We had so many people
yelling and applauding with our tricks and
maneuvers that we pushed our trikes harder
and harder with the roar of the crowd, so
much so that by the end of the parade every
one of us had destroyed our brand new
plastic tire sleeves that we use for sliding,
and those are suppose to last more than
one parade! The Sidewinders made such an
impression on Wichita that David Brown
Jr. made the Wichita Eagle and the cover of
the Sundowner Parade headline on Kansas.
com webpage! How cool is that?!
Over the last month or so I have overheard so many people talking about the
Midian Sidewinders that I thought I would
take a minute to explain a little more about
them. The best description that I can come
up with is they are “Big Wheels for grown
ups.” They are technically motorized drift
Oriental Band
A big OB Welcome to two new
bandsmen! Noble Sean Roberson,
grandson of Merle & Mary Cannon.
Sean works for Theatrical Services
owned by another famous Shriner,
PP Steve Wolfe. The other is Noble
Gabriel Roberson, who is the greatgrandson of Merle & Mary’s. Gabriel is
an intern for National Institute of Aviation
Research. The band is especially thrilled as
both the Roberson’s are going to try their
hand at playing the musette!
Sorry about missing the last two issues
of the Topics. I have excuses but I will try
to get back on track. Moon can always
entertain you when I don’t show up……..
Noble Bill Bailey is busy at his house
some Sundays trying to teach some new
guys the art of playing the musette! I have
heard rumors it is more of a party than
a learning session. Oh well that’s what
oriental bandsmen do…..
The OB is gearing up for CSSA in
Golden this year. We haven’t decided
Million Dollar Band
“If music be the food of love,
play on,” wrote William Shakespear.
Play on we do, even in the face of
adversities such as an indisposed
director. Life seems intent on doing
Noble Lynn Moller harm. The latest
being a parking lot mishap involving a idling
vehicle in drive rather than park that pinned
his leg against his own rear bumper. Lynn,
when afoot, look both ways…but don’t cross
the street anyway.
Noble Bruce Rose had surgery on an arm
and appears to be coming along well. Noble
Rick Milhon had hernia repair and has been
released to full duty. He told Lady Marilyn
that it didn’t include housework. She said
she was allergic to that, too.
Gosh, I remember when we talked of
girls and sports in between rehearsals.
Now it seems to be joints, like shoulders
and knees, and stitches here and there on
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Robert Hoch
Reporter
trikes, and the secret to the
tricks and maneuvers that we do
is PVC, plastic plumbing pipe that
fits over our rear wheels that makes
it easier for us to slide around on
pavement, that’s our secret! We have
a chassis builder that does 90% of our
frames and we finish by adding rear disc
brakes and seat bracing, then we paint and
assemble them ourselves. You can go out
and buy a drift trike, but we go that one
extra step and make them unique to Midian.
This is the only place you can get trikes
exactly like ours, and we want to make
sure that when you see those bright red
Big Wheels, you know that it’s the Midian
Shrine Sidewinders!
“OUT OF TOWN”
Reporter
whether we have enough for
a bus but we are going anyway.
The competition song this year is
one we already play so that makes it
a little easier. Unfortunately we are
getting rusty on a bunch of our songs
due to lack of parades and practice.
The photo this month is the latest
group picture the OB has taken. You will
notice everyone is facing forward and their
pants are up. Unfortunately about 15 or so
members didn’t have time to be there for
the picture, so it is a small group.
RICK MILHON
Reporter
our bods.
As the Topics deadline approached, the Million Dollar Band was
looking forward to participating in the
Kechi Parade on June 27. Maybe we
saw you there.
In July, the Polkatz will play as Nobles
and Ladies gather for the Stated Meeting
on the 15th. That weekend the DixieKatz
are scheduled to help a Wichita gentleman
celebrate his 90th birthday. The only music
he wants to hear is Dixieland. Hey, we like
it, too!
We welcome folks to sit in with our
groups. Woodwind, brass and percussion
players are always in demand. Drop in at
one of our rehearsals: DanceKatz at 7pm
Mondays; Concert Band (also parade and
circus band) at 8:30pm Mondays; Polkatz
7:30pm on 1st and 3rd Tuesdays; DixieKatz
7pm on 2nd and 4th Thursdays.
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Keystone Kops
The Midian Keystone Kops have
been rockin’away so far in 2015! We
just celebrated our Forty Year Anniversary
with a blow out party at the Midian
Shrine. Yes, the Midian Keystone Kops
were chartered in 1975. Our Chief Scotty
Clark has been in 38 of those years and yours
truly Steve Mitchell 36 years. I am here to
tell you that is quite an accomplishment and it
says a lot for our unit to have someone stay in
that long. I do not know of any Keystone Kop
anywhere who has been in as long as Scotty or
Moon. Scotty and I were grade school friends
who stayed friends forever and along came the
Shrine and it has taken us down a long journey
together. When I joined Midian Shrine there was
Scotty at the afterglow and he tells me I should
join the Keystone Kops. I was a little hesitant at
first but here we are today, still friends, Shrine
Brothers and Keystone Kops. We have certainly
seen our share of Brothers come and go through
the Kops and have memories that no one else
have. It is my pleasure to have Scotty as my
friend today!
The anniversary party was a hoot. The
Crawdaddies rocked the house! They are a very
talented group of musicians who know how to
have fun and entertain Keystone Kops. They
let us do two sing along group songs, including
our signature song Friends In Low Places, that
were the hits for the night. The songs were both
entertaining and really fun. I am thinking the
new Forty Year Anniversary shirts had a lot
to do with how hopped up the Kops were that
night. They look great. I know they make the
Koppers revved up as seen on FB at the KK
“MOON”
Reporter
golf tournament. Did you notice
all the Koppers in the picture were
wearing them? Probably not, but they
were. I believe they are the shirts that will
take us into the next phase of Kop history.
I predict this is the dawn of the new era of
Koppers. The wild side is back!
It was special to see Chet Green and Lady
Susie there as well as Doc Jon Gillilan. They
are Gold Whistle Chiefs from our past who are
true blue Keystone Kops! It was also good to
see Rick Roberts and Roxanne there. They
came all the way from Tulsa, where Rick is
a Keystone Kop, to join in the fun. It turned
out to be a special night in another way as we
honored Kopper Mike Brittain with the Bert
Cooper award. This is a CSSSAKK award
that is presented annually to the Central States
Keystone Kop who is voted to be the best of
the best for all he has done for the Keystone
Kops. Congratulations Mike in winning this
award. You certainly earned it and I am proud
that you did!
The Midian golf tournament held in
Winfield each year was certainly one to remember. Lots of fun and lots of things happened
but what stands out to me was the two hours
of afterglow that us Kops and friends spent on
Saturday evening. That was more fun than I
have had in a long, long time. It was well worth
every penny it cost to be there.
I Wonder?? Who put the lights out in
Winfield?? I Wonder?? Were Chet and Doc
Jon as ornery as the new revved up Koppers?? I
Wonder?? What will the Fifty year party bring??
I Wonder?? Wow?? I Wonder??
Provost Guard
The Provost guard meeting
was called to order on June 3
at 7:35 PM by Marshall Dennie
Brunhoeber.
There were 14 members and five
ladies present. A new member Klent
Harkness was voted in, welcome to the
unit and your lady Kate.
Congratulations go out to Jessica and
Dan Hauserman on the arrival of a baby
girl. A collection was taken and given to
them as our gift from the unit.
Last month’s minutes were accepted
and approved, treasurer’s report was given
CARL L. LOSEY
Reporter
and approved. Noble Harold
Brewer gave the liaison report.
99 shooters braved the rain, little
Dan and Levi won the flurry at the
shoot congratulations.
Thanks to all that braved the stormy
day to participate. The CSSA report was
given, banquet will be at the Marriott West
in Golden Colorado. We need to know
who’s going by July 25, amount for the
banquet is $45 a person. Be sure to bring
your money for the banquet and registration also at the next meeting.
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Motor Patrol
Captain Cy Lampe led
the June meeting at the classy
Rolling Hills Country Club dining room.
There were no liaison from the divan to
present a fact filled report on Midian
Activities.
The Motor Patrol appeared to be rained
out at the Law Enforcement parade even
with our tops up. The Motor Patrol supported the Eureka Days parade. Captain
Cy Lampe and Lady Jessica and Noble
Mickey West, who suggested the operation, sold Novelties at the River Festival.
Thanks Mickey for the idea to help market
Circus Novelties. The Keystone Kops
40th anniversary party was attended by
MP Nobles and Ladies Norm, Debbie,
Lynn, Laurie, Reiferd, Judy, Mickey,
Donna, Terry, Jill, Paul, Rebecca, Rocky
and Bev. We danced to our own Motor
Patrolman Terry Henry and his band. We
had Great music and fun. HPP Reiferd
Acord and Lady Judy won costume prizes
and the couple prize went to Noble Paul
and Lady Rebecca Mayfield. ‘You Dog
you and Beth’…
The River Festival Sundown parade
saw Motor Patrol members Noble Captain
Cy Lampe, Bob Ragsdale, Austin
Henry, Terry Henry, Dave Johnson,
Mickey West, PP Ron Capps, PP John
Auch, Paul Mayfield and Ron ‘Bumper’
Stowell rolling through downtown Wichita
in front of a record crowd.
The month was topped by the Motor
Directors Staff
Thanks to all of the Directors
Staff Nobles and Ladies that
helped with the River Fest
novelties sales. Let’s hope that develops
into a long term successful fund raiser for
Midian as well as the Directors Staff. Now
that SDA and Ceremonial are behind us, it
is time to catch our breath, kick back and
enjoy life. And just that we did on Saturday
June 13th with a steak fry and auction at the
home of Noble JR Gelvin and Lady Denise.
The clouds parted and the rain stopped just
in time for us all to have a great time, raise
a little money for the unit and enjoy what
was surely the finest steak I have wrapped
a lip around in quite some time. Sorry we
missed some of our members that were on
the St. Louis Hospital bus trip. Next stop
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NORM CONLEY
Reporter
Patrol’s own ‘Grease Monkey’
Degree. The Seven new Novices
learned how to cleanup, prepare, parade
and clean their Jeepsters after the parade.
They were awarded with hospitality and
large great steaks. It was good to see
Noble Bruce Detwiler and our Greenwood
county brothers. Noble Terry Williams
came back for a visit and attended the
Degree work.
We miss member Noble Archie Moon
and the members who are not active. We
have Jeepsters available to be a part of
the “Most Active unit in Shrinedom”.
Jeepster pictures and History of our activities are found on the www.motorpatrol.us
website and out Facebook page.
MARK BUTTERFIELD
Reporter
on the social calendar is the
Table Rock Lake weekend
August 7-9. Please RSVP
to President Ricky ASAP.
The Directors Staff will not hold a
regular meeting in July or August. So that
gives us all extra time to get out and sell
Midian Sportmen’s Event tickets. Nobles,
we really need to get out and hit this one
hard and bring in some much needed funds
to Midian as well as the Directors Staff. And
what an exciting way to add some money
into the coffers of Midian.
Be careful with your fireworks and have
a safe summer in whatever you are doing
or wherever your travels may take you.
Remember to stop in and support the food
service at the Oasis every chance you get!
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Hank Wright
Reporter
Executive Chef Yohn finally got
the June Chef’s meeting under way
only 5 minutes late at 7:05pm.
After introducing notables among the
13 members present, such as Illustrious
Sir Wells and Marshal Propps he turned
the meeting over to Marshal Propps who is
also our liaison for the year. It soon became
obvious that Tom “Hop Sing” thought our
meetings had not been lasting long enough.
As he gave the liaison report, He went on
and on and on and on. Most (not all) of his
statement was concluded with “I don’t know
a lot about that” but we had a fairly good
idea of what was coming up in the next few
weeks in Midian.
Following the liaison report EC Yohn
called up on our treasure Noble Ron Fuller
to update us on our financial status as he had
missed the last few meetings due to family
health problems. We soon noticed that Noble
Fuller felt he had to out do Liaison Propps
as far as time spent giving his report.
At the close of his report it was concluded
that we were in good shape but could not
cover all of the purchases needed for the
annual Sportsmen’s Event.
Illustrious Sir Wells then covered how
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john gracy
Reporter
Greetings from Toon Town,
once again, Members, Ladies, Nobles
and friends. Is it really July already?
Hard to believe that we are already
halfway through the year. Seems like
just yesterday this little shindig was just
getting started. I guess it’s true what they say;
time sure does fly when your in costume in
the miserable, humid, hot summer of Kansas,
dehydrated, and showing early signs of heat
exhaustion!
So we had a couple notable things happen
lately. First off, the unit received an award
from the ARC of Sedgwick County for our
participation in the SOC Walk at Intrust Bank
Arena. It was a great way for us as Shriners
to get out in public, help out another worthy
cause, and in the process get some further
public exposure. The award was received
by members in full Toon gear at the ARC
building, and we got to take some pictures
with some of the kids that benefit from this
wonderful program.
Next up on the agenda, we participated
in the Riverfest Sundown Parade! The first
Sundown Parade we’ve done in quite a
few years, and I have to say, it was awful
and fantastic, all at the same time. Hugely
attended event. Your favorite unit, us of
course, nearly brought up the rear, with only
two other groups between us and the street
sweepers. So after waiting over an hour in
line, we finally got the show moving, and
boy oh boy children and grown-children alike
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we should handle the primary
purchases and still have back up
in case we are pleasantly surprised and
need additional supplies at the last
minute. Potentate Wells also covered
the Family Day event and the fact he had
no idea as to how many we should plan on
for the day. Being a Shrine Event he will be
glad to fill us in on the number of hot dogs
and hamburgers needed as soon as it is over.
Due to the length and normal dryness
there of, the meeting was kept light and
entertaining by Noble Duane Allender adding helpful hints and explanations to almost
every statement made.
Other news of interest to some, not
most---It seems that Noble Bob Herman has
had the tailgate stolen off of his F150
pickup. This reporter thinks that since he is
now a Keystone Kop that he and his fellow
“Officers” should be able to solve this heinous crime and prosecute the guilty. Perhaps
a bottle of certain size and shape to the Chief
would hasten the investigation.
Until next time--------Make-IT Smoke boys------It’ll taste great when we serve it up!
Member FDIC
were beyond enthusiastic to see
us roll by. Always a good feeling
to hear the cheering, and as this route
was a long and slow half hour, they sure
made us feel like rock stars. No doubt
about it folks, when the Toons are in the
show, we’re always a crowd favorite.
One of Midian’s own Shrine patients,
and one of our biggest fans, Landon (a.k.a.
Bear) had a big 5th birthday party up in Park
City! Of course we couldn’t miss that! What
a wonderful time we had, both in costume
and out, as we helped Bear and his family
celebrate his big day.
Finally, in an effort to conduct character
studies, and further develop our artful craft,
we went to observe the subjects of our art in
their natural habitats. Well, their natural habitat replicas. We loaded up the families and
set course for the Sedgwick Co. Zoo! What a
great way to gather together, members, ladies,
and youngins. Keep an eye on those calendars
for more fun Cartoon socials. There are some
more family fun events coming up soon. Our
usual invasion of the Drive-In comes to mind.
As usual if you would like to invite us to
your event, party, charity, or odd fascination
with grown men in costumes, you can contact
us on Facebook, or email us at [email protected]. Until next time, That’s
All Folks!!!
Arab Patrol
The Arab Patrol Golf Raffle
drawing was held at the Winfield Golf
Tournament on May 16th at Quail Ridge
Golf Course. The grand prize winner
for the foursome at Flint Hills National
Country Club was Ken Voss, husband
of Kim Voss, who happens to work with
Jackie as an Administrative Aide to one of the
District Court Judges. Other winners include
Veteran Patrolman Ron Smith, Patrolman Mike
Latimer, Geoff Robinson, Greg “Hurley”
Stobart (2), Brock Tharman, Patrick Hurley,
and Assistant Rabban Rocky McWilliams.
Next up for the Patrol was the Riverfest
Parade. Thanks to all that attended. If memory
serves me right, we had nine marching along
with Captain Kyle Rhorer and drummer Past
Potentate Warren “Doc” Rensner. We were
positioned immediately in front of the WSU
Shocker bus with Coach Gregg Marshall so
we had a lot of visibility. Not sure the cheers
were for us or the Shockers LOL. I managed
to keep myself busy helping Oriental Guide
Jay Danler and High Priest and Prophet
Reiferd Acord with running the novelty sales
during Riverfest by stocking the carts and
transporting people to/from the warehouse and
Shrine Center. Since we were selling lighted
novelties, sales did not get going until after dark
with Saturday being a complete madhouse in
keeping everyone restocked. On Wednesday,
Captain Kyle Rhorer along with 1st Lieutenant
Larry Tomes and 2nd Lieutenant Steve Travis
Antique Autos
Q: Which came first, the Ford
Model A or the Model T ?
Midian Antique Autos! A big thank
you to all who sold novelties at the
Wichita River Festival, supported the
Show & Shine at Davis Moore and all
the fun activities. Our July meeting is on the
6th at 7:00pm at Midian. On July 18th Midian
Family Day, from noon to 6pm. There will be
water slide, horseback riding, laser tag, canoes,
climbing tower, food, and lots of fun. Bring the
kids! The event will be held at YMCA Hyde
park in Viola. On August 1st, the 3rd Annual
Sportsmen’s Event will be held at the Cessna
Activity Center – Wichita, Ks $20.00 tickets &
100 guns to be given away – you do not need to
be present to win!
September 26th The Antique Autos will
be hosting a live auction at Lake Afton as a
fundraiser. Mark your calendars and stay tuned
for more details. If you have items to donate to
the auction please contact Capt. Grant Richeky
[email protected] and Lt. Randy Edwards
[email protected]
Happy Birthday! Nobles Joe Matthews,
Jerry Elscott, John Davis and Captain Grant
Richecky and to our Ladies Thrish Gilbert and
Christal Chrisco. We wish you many more! And
Happy Anniversary to Noble Alan and Sheila
Orr, we wish you many more happy years of
marital bliss.
JULY, 2015
LARRY WILSON
Reporter
tried their hand at selling and did
fairly well.
Competition Practice for CSSA began
on May 8th and will continue weekly until
August. Depending on the progress, it
may go to twice a week so it is up to all of
you to put all of your efforts at every practice
prior to August.
The Black Camel paid a visit to the Patrol
with the passing of Honorary Veteran John
Stanley Kimple. Many patrolmen attended the
funeral in Conway Springs. Some of the veterans present include Dick Miller, Bill Davis and
John Bybee. Captain Kyle Rhorer and 2nd
Lieutenant Brian West served as Honor Guard
in Class B uniform flanking his coffin prior
the service. The Patrol family extends their
condolences and prayers to the family. Finally,
Patrolman Sanford Kauffman was hospitalized with low blood pressure following a stress
test. As of this writing, he has responded to
treatment and doctors will be monitoring the
medication to insure stabilization. He will be
fitted with a wraparound vest to monitor his
heart for forty days and very likely followed
up with an implant of a pacemaker.
Upcoming events include the Midian
Touchdowners Golf Tournament and the Shrine
Bowl Parade. Captain Kyle said that the Horse
Patrol will not be making the trip so the Patrol
will be carrying the colors for Midian. Hope to
see you at both events. Until next time, Keep
in Step!!!!
edward chrisco
Reporter
A: The Model T came 1st
or did it . The Ford Model A of
1928–1931 (also colloquially called the
A-Model Ford or the A, was the second
huge success for the Ford Motor Company,
after its predecessor, the Model T. First
produced on October 20, 1927, but not sold until
December 2, it replaced the venerable Model T,
which had been produced for 18 years. This new
Model A (a previous model had used the name in
1903–04) was designated as a 1928 model and
was available in four standard colors. This all
came from the internet so has to be true.?
May we all enjoy the freedom that was earned
by the brave and remember all of those who gave
it all, so that we could live, in the land of the free!
I look forward to seeing you down the
road……..
JULY, 2015
Electraglide Elite
Simply a great ride to the
Ozarks last month and many thanks
to our Captain Steve and Lady Sue for
putting it all together for us! We got
a break on the weather with only an
isolated sprinkle on Saturday (you could
count the drops on the windshield) and what
little we got felt pretty good! If laughter and
fun are one of the keys to good health and
long lives, we should all make triple digits. It
was a blast, so much so that we forgot to get
an all-inclusive photo in front of the motel or
anywhere for that matter. We do have a shot
of the Captain in “different” surroundings
and a terrific shot of our Gals at the end of a
busy day provided by Brother Jeff. At the
time of this writing, Brother Bob is editing
lots of film footage of all of us. Thanks Bros
and to all that took and are sharing pics of
us in the Ozark Mountains. We’ll be using
these in a number of places and events to
come! Memories are priceless and that’s
what makes us rich!
As you read this, the Midian Bug-O-Rama
is a wrap and huge thanks to Brother Robert
for all the hard work again! Our hopes are for
another nice check to the Shriners Hospital
in St. Louis and Captain Steve wants us
to keep the pressure on for the Kid’s Run
coming in September. We can add to what
is already well over $15,000.00 presented by
the Electraglide Elite to the Hospital!
Lieutenant Fritz did a fine job running the
June Meeting as the Captain was with Lady
Sue (aka Queen of the Daughters of the Nile)
on her trip to Albuquerque. Thanks too for
Oriental Guide Jan Danler’s message on
Hillbilly Band
With great sadness we report the
unexpected and untimely passing
of lady Janet Bergman, wife of
Veteran bass player, Noble Robert
Bergman. Noble Bob said she
never quite recovered from a fall and complications from that event. Sincere regrets to
Noble Bergman and family on the death of a
supportive and most gracious lady.
This little group was busy the last couple
of months....in May we worked the Ladies
Luncheon mixer Ceremonial Day, followed
by ballyhoo outside for the crowd at the
Temple instead of parading later that day.
We’re pleased to report reaction to that
experiment was mostly favorable. May
also found us working concerts at Kansas
Christian Home in Newton and the Masonic
Home.
We didn’t get registered in time for a
slot for the Model T in the recent Riverfest
parade, so several of our members and a
couple of “associates” had an impromptu
Horse Patrol
Happy Fourth of July. The Horse
Patrol was well represented at the
Wichita River Fest.
Nobles Ray Richecky, Jerry
Elscott, George Finley, Gary Dix
and their Ladies, Diane, Susan, and Nadine
Bruner, as well as Noble Bruce Rose and
his Lady Cathy, all worked the Tent and
had a good time. Although we didn’t make
as much as what we had hoped, every little
bit helps.
Our next meeting will be July 9th. at
Midian Shrine Topics
N. B. Forrest K.G.C.
Reporter
where we are as we approach
mid-year and gave us heads up on
events still on the horizon. Brother Fritz
discussed several opportunities for us to
get together (Captain’s Runs, Bad Boar,
and some events at the Scottish Rite) so
stay tuned for emails and reminders as we
“make the turn and start the back nine” in
the 2015 Season.
Closing with a familiar, but sincere hope
that you ride safe and take one more look –
lots of memories still to make and we want
and need everybody helping us make em’.
Golden VIPS
Golden VIP’s met at the Kansas
Masonic Home, Thursday, June 11, 2015
at 11:30 am for social and 12:00 Noon for
our meal. There were 27 persons present
which included one guest. Ms. Denise
Groene, Kansas State Director for the Better
Business Bureau, our guest speaker.
After the meeting was called to order by
President David Pate, PP, the Flag Salute was
led by Noble Bill Weber and the opening prayer
given by Joan Harris.
Our members and guest enjoyed our Annual
Picnic consisting of Hamburgers, Hot Dogs and
all the condiments, Baked Beans, Potato Salad
and Cookie for dessert. WE even had beer and
some wine with our meal.
VIP guest speaker, Ms. Denise Groene was
introduced and she gave a program of Scams
and how the BBB can help. She stated that a
complaint can be filed in person, or on-line. If the
business in question and the complainant cannot
resolve the issue, the BBB will assist in dispute
resolution with both parties. Ms. Groene spoke
about “bait & switch” false advertising, IRS
Scam, Microsoft Scam, and Grandparents Scam.
Her sole and continued advice to us was the
fact that the IRS and Microsoft will not place a
call to you personally (unless they are returning
a call initiated from you). If you receive a call,
DO NOT answer any of their questions for additional information about you, your finances, etc.
Microsoft will not call you personally as well.
Should you get an email from a “spammer” that
is asking you to follow the link to answer their
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DAVID PATE, PP
Reporter
questions to resolve the “problem”
with you, DO NOT open any link and
do not open any attachment either. Should
you receive a call from your “grandchild”
stating that they are in trouble and need
money to get out of trouble. Hang up on
the caller and immediately call the grandchild’s
parents to verify of the need for cash to the
grandchild.
Ms. Groene advised to take particular care
with any charities that call also. The caller is usually a third-party charity and they are the biggest
benefactor of the cash given, NOT the charity
they are calling for. These callers are really
persistent and will not take “no” for an answer;
they will always drop the amount in order to get
something from you. Hang up on them. Then if
you wish to donate to the charities you can do so
directly to them not going through a third-party
that reaps the benefits of the donation.
Ms. Groene was given a much sought after
and collector VIP Coffee Mug for her taking the
time to visit with the VIP and for the excellent
presentation.
There were no Birthdays for June, there was
one Anniversary for June; Scott and Sue Kailer
celebrating the 48th Wedding Anniversary with
us today! Congratulations Scott & Sue!
Reminder to all VIP’s that we will go dark
during July and August. Our next VIP meeting
will be Thursday, September 10th.
Benediction was given by Pat Pate
Meeting adjourned at 1:25 pm.
JOHN HECKMAN
Reporter
jam on the Ambassador’s Riverboat,
invoking memories of the late
Noble Corky Edminster and his
Dads of Dixie. Great to have “our
guys” playing live music instead of
recordings, even if they were on a different
float! Kind of a last-minute deal, so more on
“who played what” next column.
June found us rehearsing as usual on the
4th, then working the Oasis Lounge for the
regular Stated Meeting warm-up the 17th and
a concert at Avita East Retirement Center on
the 20th.
Various vacations, minor illnesses and
work conflicts led us to skip the Kechi and
Park City parades and Imperial Session was
the second week in July, but we’ll be on hand
Saturday, July 11th for our first appearance
of the year at the Old Town Plaza Farmer’s
Market.
Remember our motto, “Will play for
produce!” and we’ve got the radishes to
prove it!
GEORGE FINLEY
Reporter
the Shrine. We will gather in the
Oasis around 6:00pm and will have our
meeting around 7:00pm.
We need to start thinking about
CSSA. This yer the Horse Patrol will
not have a separate hotel as we have had in
the past. Each of us will have to register
with Midian in order for us to Participate.
We will also Register will CSSAHP. I have
all of the forms for the Horse Patrol.
Until next time.
Ambassadors
The Ambassadors of Midian stand
ever ready to uphold the traditions and
responsibilities of the Ancient Arabic
Order of the Nobles of the Mystic
Shrine. From the Almas Shrine Temple
in Washington, D.C. to the newest Unit
approved and recognized here in Midian in south
central and southwest Kansas. We shout to any
and all who will listen: “IT’S ALL ABOUT
THE KIDS”.
Our joy in dining and parading together as
well as sipping coffee at the Beacon rings out
acknowledging our sincerity of purpose. Come
join us.
On June 18th our Director General and Noble
Ambassador “Al” Bass called our monthly dinner to Order and open for all in attendance at the
Petroleum Club where we enjoyed the food and
fun offered. One minor hitch was experienced
when we found the east door to the Bank of
America building now being locked at 6:00 p.m.
each evening. This forced us to gain admission
only through the runway across Broadway
into the Bank building from the west side. The
convenience of having access just across the
street from the Shrine Center no longer exists.
Still remembering the Sundown parade at
Wichita’s Riverfestival on May 29th. Our hats
(Fezzes, that is) are off to Noble Ambassador
Al Brumbaugh and the mannor in which he
organized the Dixieland Jazz Band to play
throughout the parade route on our Riverboat.
It was the hit of the parade and received accolades galore from the majority of the parade
JOHN W. STEWART
Mild Mannered Reporter
route attenders; Noble “Al” put
together Noble Ambassador Larry Bell
on Clarinet, together with Andy Horner on
Trumpet, and Bob Wambold on Trombone;
plus Jim Aronis on amplified Banjo and
Jim Marlia on amplified Guitar with Dennis
Schmidt on Tuba.
Riding on the Riverboat were Captain Noble
Ambassador Kenny Loffland at the helm. D.G.
Noble Ambassador “Al” Bass in charge of the
food and camels milk. Sailing along were a crew
of Noble Ambassadors: Ray Barber, Ward
Marrs, John McDonald, Bill Bell and John
Stewart.
At the Petroleum Club our laision officer
delivered an update on the schedule of events
going on throughout the Shrine, In addition we
want to report on the fun some of our Unit had
at the Chuckwagon Feed and Barn dance out at
Noble Jim Reeves ranch in Butler County on
June 13th.
If you are buying or selling tickets (chances) on winning a nice new gun at the 3rd
Annual Sportmen’s Event on August 1st at
Cessna Activities Center, be sure to insist that
Ambassadors of Midian be written on the back
of the entry. Our Unit will receive a commission
on every ticket sold this way.
Remember, also, to support the Shrine
Bowl through our ad in their program by being
sure your assessment is paid in care of Noble
Ambassador Art Van Dresser. A worthy cause
which we voted to accept. Thank you in advance.
MIDIAN
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
JULY BIRTHDAYS:
Billy L. Aday
Dale K. Allen
Michael D. Argabright
Ronald E. Arnett
Mark Ashenfelter
Nickolas A. Baldi
Clair Banta
Marvin G. Banwart
Billy-Joe W. Bardin
Gailand D. Bartlett
Alfred E. Bass
Michael E. Beard
Garland J. Bell
Steven C. Bell
Jack E. Bender
Kenneth E. Bergman
Ronald J. Betzen
Frank B. Bible
Daniel M. Bird
Harry D. Bledsoe
Gary L. Blevins
Alfred L. Blocher
Joel A. Blount
Douglas W. Bogart
James E. Bolinger
Edgar E. Bonar
Steven R. Boyd
Wilbur C. Bradley
Scott S. Branscum
James D. Branstetter
Robert A. Brill
Roy C. Brown
Jeffrey A. Bryant
Bruce W. Buehler
Jack W. Bunyard
Vance A. Burns
John L. Carmichael
Clarence W. Cash
Paul D. Cauthron
Larry D. Cheever Jr.
Richard A. Clark
Brian Coram
Donald N. Corning
Paul D. Courson
Mark A. Cox
Charles W. Cramb
David R. Cross
Harry O. Dalvine
Glen W. Davidson
John H. Davis
Jonathan J. Davis
Richard Dennis
Gary D. Denniston
Bruce C. Detwiler
Richard Dickerhoff Jr.
Leslie L. Dolbow Jr.
Daniel C. Dreese
Taylor W. Durr
Craig W. Dutton
Christopher B. Eddy
Jerry W. Elscott
Roger G. Epperly Jr.
Herbert D. Farabough
Gregory P. Farber
Cecil L. Fauchier
Kenneth E. Johnson
Jerry R. Middleton
Ernest B. Feeler Jr.
Loren J. Johnson
Daniel W. Miller
Lynn M. Finley
Evan M. Jones
Donald E. Miller
James D. Fischer
Glenn R. Jones
Paul L. Miller
Ronald G. Fisher
Henry F. Kersting Jr.
Robert E. Miller
Carl W. Fraley
Donald H. Klein
Jim L. Molz
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Jimmy D. Montgomery
Ryan A. Furlong
Edward M. Kroll
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Robert W. Murdock
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Joseph A. Matthews
Max A. Pecht II
William R. Heath
Ronald A. Maynard
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Alan L. Heine
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Andrew A. Porter
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Jefferis M. Mead
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Laurel G. Menefee
Lester M Reiter
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Eric C. Menne
Kyle M. Rhorer
Kenneth Hughes
Ronald D. Metzger
Steven E. Richard
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Andrew L. Roberts
Keith E. Roberts
Patrick R. Robinson
Richard Rodriquez
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William A. Royse
Darrel L. Ruth
Arthur L. Rutledge
Raymond N. Ryman
Norman E. Sauder
Edward R. Schauf
Norman E. Sauder
Edward R. Schauf
Michael W. Schilling
Jakie L. Schoenhals
Gail F. Schroeder
Beryl I. Scranton
Mark D. Seaman
Phillip S. Shrack
Thomas D. Simons
Howard E. Sims
A. Wesley Smith
Billy T. Smith
Robert M. Smith Jr.
Robert M. Smith Jr.
Roger D. Smith Jr.
Ronald W. Smith
Ross B. Smith
Wallace C. Smith
Kenneth W. Snook
Ronald F. Sontag
Everett S. Stephenson Jr.
Mikey G. Strong
James D. Sullivan
Billy T. Smith
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J. Roscoe Taylor
Drew V. Teinert
Chuck N. Thurston
Brent Traylor
Martin E. Updegraff
Heber M. Villers Jr.
Bret L. Walker
Joe E. Walker
Starnes E. Walker Jr.
Willard F. Walpole Jr.
Jerry W. Walton
Michael W. Weekley
Eugene L. West
Joel E. Westbrook
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Robert E. Williams
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FROM YOUR
WICHITA
SCOTTISH RITE
Come and enjoy your Scottish Rite
JULY – 2015
Every Tuesday
Donuts & Coffee - 8 – 9:30 AM
Everyone is welcome, come and enjoy the fellowship
Wed – Jul 1
Knights of Saint Andrew Meeting Covered Dish Meal – 6:00 PM
Meeting at 7:00 PM
Members and Ladies welcome!
Fri – Jul 3
Office closed for Independence Day.
Sat – Jul 11
Elmo Lodge Family Day
Picnic Lunch at 12:30 PM (Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Potato Salad
and Baked Beans). Cost is $4.00 per person,
Elmo Lodge meeting at 2:00 PM, followed by a screening of
“American Graffiti” along with other activities for the children.
Please make your reservations by Wednesday, July 8.
Sun – Jul 12
The 21st Automobilia Car Show will also be held this day
starting at 6:00 PM. Cars will be displayed in front of the Center.
Normal Second Sunday activities from - 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
The Knights Grill will be open and the poker tournament will be
in full swing! Come and join in for a time of fellowship and fun.
Sun – Jul 26
Thurs – Jul 30
Knights of St. Andrew Chicken Feed - 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM
Meals can be dine in or to go
One piece meal $7.50
Two piece meal $9.50
Includes mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetable, roll.
Drink is include for dine in.
Second Sunday
Ride for the Rite begins at 8:00 AM with the first rider out and last
rider returns by 1:00 PM. American Graffiti will be shown in the
Auditorium beginning at 2:00 PM.
Free Lunch - 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
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If your Unit, Club, Lodge or any affiliate body has a function you would like in this free listing,
then just get the information to Tracy Dahl [email protected].
functions
functions
other
other than
than
midian
midian
derby lodge #365 biscuit & Gravy
4th sat every month - 7am - 10am - 125 E. Market, derby
HAYSVILLE LODGE #112
200 S. MAIN - HAYSVILLE - 2ND SAT. EVERY MONTH -7AM - 10AM
MENU CHANGES MONTHLY
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AMERICAN LEGION, 421 1/2 N. MERCHANT - BREAKFAST - $7.00 DONATION
1ST SUN. EVERY MONTH - 7AM - 10AM
Keystone Masonic High Twelve Club #376
Every Monday at 11:30 am - Kansas Masonic Home
Lunch, Fellowship and Program
Free Poker Games
4th Sunday ~ 2-6 pm ~ Scottish Rite ~ Open Bar
Soup and Chili Feed
4th Sunday Every Month - 11 am - 2 pm ~ Sunflower Lodge #86
2929 W. Pawnee, Wichita ~ More Details on sunflowerlodge.org
AugUST 9th at the Scottish Rite
Car Show
Questions? Contact Leroy 316-648-9043
Knights of St. Andrew Golf Tournament
September 13th, 2015
Questions? Contact Leroy 316-648-9043
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Arami Court
A number of our ladies have recently returned from the 101st Grand
Council Session in Orlando, FL and
we are happy to report that the year
of the “Beacons of Light” has begun.
We spent a week getting together with
friends from across the U.S. and Canada,
attending business meetings, taking part in
fun, social events and of course, shopping
at Marketplace. Our Second Ceremonial
Lady Mona James learned she is no longer a
“mushroom”, she is now a “Phantom of the
North”. The phantom is a Great Grey Owl.
Several of our members were honored
by the Grand High Priestess, Lady Joy
Moore, with special appointments. Ladies
Terri Wells, PHP and Susan Elscott, PHP
were named Executive Aides. Ladies
Cheryl Ross, PHP, BJ Kauffman, PHP,
Betty Argyle and Nadine Bruner were
appointed as Aides for this year. We’re
proud of you Ladies for your continuing
support of our organization.
At Grand Council we learned that due
to a math error last year Arami Court was
actually the Court which gained the most in
membership of all the Courts. We thought
we were but it took some time to get the
figures corrected. Anyway, the announcement of this correction was made in the
business session and Arami Court’s name
will be on inscribed the membership trophy
for last year.
It was reported at the session that our
Ladies had made philanthropic donations
valued at nearly $2 million. That’s part of
why we do what we do!
Arami Court’s Kandyland Klowns have
been parading all over the place. Watch for
them in Halstead, Mulvane and Wellington
Daughtersof theNile
Zohar Temple No 65, Daughters
of the Nile have been very busy
since the first of the year and now
we are taking a break for a couple of
months. Zohar No. 65 will be dark in
July and August. We do have a BBQ/Ice
Cream Social planned for July 17th at JPQ
Sue Sheets home. Our next session will be
September 21, 2015. Hope everyone will
relax and enjoy the summer.
Several of our ladies have recently
returned from the 99th Annual Session
Supreme Temple Daughters of the Nile.
This year the Annual Session was held
in Albuquerque, New Mexico. A presentation in excess of 2.3 million was
given to Imperial Sir Dale Stauss, Shriners
International. A total of 1107 members of
Daughters of the Nile representing 135
Temples attended the Annual Session.
Seven members from Zohar No. 65 and
three of their husbands attended.
Past Queen Glenda King of Zohar
attended her 43rd consecutive Annual
Session. Her goal now is to make it 45.
That is quite an accomplishment and
shows her dedication to the Daughters of
the Nile. Another Past Queen from Zohar
Midian Shrine Topics
Jan Hiebert
Reporter
in the next couple of months.
They are a very colorful group.
The Krafty Krew will be putting their
talents to work creating centerpieces
for Midian’s Feztival of Trees. It’s
amazing what can be made from
leftovers and other folks trash. The KanDu-Dancers cooked and served breakfast
to the Midian Nomads at Lake Afton in
June. A planning meeting was held in June
to establish a new cooking unit, tentatively
called Kulinary Kuties. The premise is
that this group will take cooking classes,
hold food fundraisers and cook for special
events. More to come from this group.
The Kibetzing Haz Benz’s bowling ball
was won by Michelle Tomes. It was soooo
cute. Appreciate everyone who bought an
opportunity to own it.
The official visit of our Grand High
Priestess has come and gone. We got to visit
casually with her at dinner at Spear’s on
June 19. Then, on June 20 we held a Court
meeting followed by a carry-in lunch. She
is such a gracious and kind Lady and she
considers Arami Court to be like her own
having gotten to know a number of our
Ladies over the past 5 years. We had a
wonderful time with her.
A ceremonial to initiate new members
is scheduled for August 8. At this writing
we have about 15 ladies who will be learning the mysteries of the Ladies’ Oriental
Shrine. If you’d like to know more about
us, contact Lady Terri Wells, Recorder
or myself. We’d love to answer all your
questions.
Until next time, let your “Beacon of
Light” shine.
SUE SHEETS JPQ
Reporter
came from Florida and is now
on the line to become Queen
of Shimron Temple No. 133 in
Pensacola, Florida. Congratulations
to Past Queen Shelia Russell.
Queen Sue Towns represented
Zohar Temple No. 65 with much grace
and dignity. She also had a lot of rice to
eat since we were in the southwest part of
the country but had to look a little harder
to find white snowballs. However the mission was accomplished. Thanks to Queen
Sue’s husband, Steve Towns for finding
us several nice places to eat.
Congratulations to three of our members for receiving Supreme Appointments
from Supreme Queen Sharon K. St. John.
Past Queen Julie Ward, Supreme Temple
American Flag Escort, Past Queen Laura
Dixon, Supreme Temple Canadian Flag
Escort, and Past Queen Joan Harris,
Supreme Temple Banner Escort.
The 100th Annual Session will be held
in Indianapolis, Indiana, June 15th through
June 19th, 2016. Ladies, have a wonderful summer and we will see everyone
September 21st.
RECRUIT
A SHRINER
JULY, 2015
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