Midian Shrine Topics July 2011 - Midian Shrine Center Wichita

vol. 66
issue 7
Potentate’s Message
MTopics
IDIAN
July, 2011
Congratulations to Midian’s 25
and 50 Year Members!
Wichita, Kansas
Eureka Days
see more, page 4
Welcome New Nobles of Midian!
Butler County
Chuckwagon Feed
DAVID PATE
Well, here it is, July has snuck upon us.
June was not quite as busy as the previous
months and July will be about the same.
Reminder that Midian’s Stated Meetings will
NOT go dark in July and August. We have
planned activities for the two Stated Meetings. In July our Midian Chef’s will prepare
a Hamburger/Hot Dog, Chips & Beer meal
before the meeting. And of course there will
be a meal in August before Stated as well.
Details of this meal are currently being worked
on as we speak.
Congratulations to Noble Ed Day and
Lady Marilyn for the great job they worked
on getting Midian’s Family Day together with
the pass and the hamburger/hot dog luncheon.
Depending on your visit at the Zoo, most were
able to see some of the animals being fed early
in the morning. Then the heat set in and boyo-boy was it HOT!! But from what I was able
to see, the Family Day was a great success at
the Zoo. Did you get to see all of the newborn
animals? Really cute! And the mothers were
very protective of the babies too.
June Stated Meeting was Midian’s 25 and
50-year member recognition and Emblem
presentation. Thanks to all of our Nobles in
attendance supporting these men that have
given so much to the Shrine during their distinguished tenure in Midian Shriners. Thank
you Nobles, and a very special thanks to our
25 and 50 year Nobles. We trust all enjoyed
the dinner before Stated Meeting as well!
Imperial in Denver, July 3rd thru 7th will
be enlightening and very productive. There
are several items on the agenda that may prove
See Potentate, page 3
A warm welcome our newest Nobles created during Stated Meeting
with a Short Form - Tye Pameticky (left) and Brendan Gelinas (right)
Southwest Shrine
Club Picnic
Foster Smith, President and other members of Midian Bowlers
presented a check to the Plane of Mercy from the Bowlers for just
over $9,000.00 at Stated Meeting, June 15, 2011
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Topics Contents: Pg 2 Midian Officers, Annual Schedule; Pg 3 Plane of Mercy; Pg 4 25-50 yr Members; Pg 5 Clubs Articles; Pg 6 Units Articles; Pg 8 Current Month Calendar; Pg 14 Ladies Articles; Pg 15 Event Photos
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Midian Shrine member Noble
Jerry Smith an Imperial Ambassador spoke to the membership
and several ladies of his experience at Shriners Hospitals for
Children when he was a child
in the 1950’s. Jerry lived at
the hospital for several years as
he was being treated because
of the distance from his home
making traveling a hardship on
his family.
Noble Jerry just recently completed a bicycle trip from Newton,
KS to Washington DC. This is not
the first bicycle trip Noble Jerry
has taken and completed. Not too
long ago, he bicycled from Bozeman, Montana to Alaska! Occasionally,
Jerry’s Lady Shirley will accompany him on a distance bicycle expedition.
Now we know why Noble Jerry is an Shrine Imperial Ambassador!
JULY, 2011
2011 APPROVED PARADE LIST
JULY
Sat. 2..............Park City Parade – LU starting at 8am – Parade 9am - Staging area South of 61st St
Sat. 2..................................................................................Toronto, Ks Parade – Parade @ 10am
Sat. 2......................................Lewis Days Parade, Lewis, KS - LU 9:00am - Parade 10:00am
Mon. 4..................Hutchinson Parade – LU 9:00am – Parade 10am – Hospitality @ Lodge 124
Mon. 4.....American Legion July 4 Parade, Sterling, KS – LU 12:15pm – 1:45pm – Parade 2:00pm
Thurs. 7.....Sedgwick Co Fair Parade, Cheney, KS – LU 6:00pm Cheney High School Parade 7:00pm
Fri. 8.....................................Wellington Wheat Festival Parade – Parade 8pm
Sat. 23..................................Chautauqua County Parade, Sedan, KS, - Parade at 10:00am
Sat. 30........Shrine Bowl Parade – Hays, KS – Form at 9am, north end of Main and will start at 10am
AUGUST
Sat. 6.........................................Sumner Co. Fair Parade, Caldwell at 6:30pm – LU at 5:30pm
Sat. 6.......Harvey County Fee Fair Parade, Newton, KS – LU 5:15pm 9th & Main – Parade 6:00pm
Sat. 13..........................................Halstead Old Settlers Day Parade – Parade at 10:00am
Sat. 20...................................................Mulvane Old Settlers Day Parade at 11:00am
SEPTEMBER
Sat. 17..............Sedgwick Fall Festival Parade – Parade 10:00am –LU 9:00am 4th & Commercial
Sat. 17.....................................Harvest Home Festival Parade, Leon, KS - Parade 10:30am
Sat. 24.............................................Conway Springs Fall Fest Parade at 11:00am
Sat. 24..........................................Valley Centers Fall Festival Parade at 10:00am
Sat. 24.................................................Burrton’s Fall Festival Parade at 2:30pm
Sat. 24...................................Medicine Lodge Peace Treaty – Parade 10:00am
OCTOBER
Sat. 1..................Augusta Homecoming Fest Parade - LU 9:00am - Parade 10:00am
Sat. 1.....................................Goddard Fall Festival Parade – Parade 10:30am
Sat. 8....................................................Douglass Frontiers Day Parade – Parade 10:00am
Sat. 8..................................................Towanda Days Festival Parade - Parade 10:00am
Sat. 15...............................Haysville Fall Festival Parade – LU 8:00am – Parade 9:00am
Fri. 22..........................................Clearwater Fall Festival Parade – Details to follow
Fri. 22.......................................Ark. City Arkalalah Parade – Parade 2:00pm
NOVEMBER
Sat. 5..........................Fall Ceremonial Parade – Details at a later date – Mandatory – no other parades
Sat. 17 ..........Hutchinson Christmas Parade – LU 9:00am – Parade 10am – Hospitality at Lodge 124
Fri. 25.........................“Light Up Anthony” Christmas Parade at 6:00pm – LU at 5:00pm
Sat. 26.....................Santa Day Parade – Norwich, KS – LU 3:00pm – Parade 4:00pm
NOTE: All Motorized Unit Leaders please see that all your members
that parade have a current liability insurance certificate.
MIDIAN TOPICS
The Fourth of July, our Independence Day, Freedom. Who is paying the price today and who
has paid the price for each of us in the past? to any and all of them we offer up our honor and give
thanks. To all Active Personnel, Vetrans, Patriots, alike - rememberance.
O-ver hill, o-ver date, we will hit the dust-y trail.... An-chors a- weigh, my boys. An-chors aweigh... From the Halls of Mon-te-zu-ma to the shors of Trip-o-li.... We-re al-ways read-y for the
call, we place our trust in Thee... Off we go, in-to the wild, blue yon-der, climb-ing high in-to the sun.
These wonderful Hymns from each branch of our Armed Forces touch our memory and our heart.
Music speaks what cannot be expressed, it soothes the mind and gives it rest, it heals the heart
and make is whole, and flows from Heaven to the soul. “But it never sounds with such seraphic
harmony as when employed in singing gratitude to the Creator of the Universe. There with it we
are to remain until the trumpet shall sound on the resurrection morn. Until then we can cheerfully
leavet it in the hands of a Being who does all things well.”
O say can you see A-mer-i-ca, A-mer-i-ca, my home! A-mer-i-ca! In GOD we trust.
John W. Stewart, Chaplain
Midian Shrine Tentative Schedule of Events
Subject to change
JULY
Jul. 3-7 Imperial Session – Denver, CO
Jul. 9 Automobilia
Jul. 12 BOD Meeting – 5:00 pm
Jul. 16 Midian Golf Stag
Jul. 20 Stated Meeting – Relaxed
Jul. 23 Theme Party – “Midian’s Got Talent” – Auditions
Jul. 29 Shrine Bowl Parade – Banquet
Jul. 30 Shrine Bowl Game
AUGUST
Aug. 9 BOD Meeting – 5:00 pm
Aug. 13 Theme Party – “Midian’s Got Talent” (conclusion)
Aug. 17 Stated Meeting – Relaxed
Aug. 27 Midian Stag
SEPTEMBER
Sep. 1-3 CSSA – Overland park, KS
Sep. 10 Post CSSA Party / Trophy Presentations
Sep. 13 BOD Meeting – 5:00 pm
Sep. 17 Casino Night
Sep. 21 Stated Meeting
Sep. 30 - Oct 4 Albuquerque Balloon Festival – Bus Trip
OCTOBER
Sep. 30 - Oct 4 Albuquerque Balloon Festival – Bus Trip
Oct. 11 BOD Meeting – 5:00 pm
Oct. 19 Stated Meeting
Oct. 29 Keystone Kops Halloween Party
NOVEMBER
Nov. 4 Pre-Glo
Nov. 5 Fall Ceremonial / Ladies Fall Luncheon
Nov. 8 BOD Meeting – 5:00 pm
Nov. 16 Stated Meeting
Nov. 19 New Nobles Party
Nov. 20 AIDES Appreciation and
Temple Christmas Decorate
Dec. 10
Dec. 13
Dec. 17
Dec. 18
Dec. 21
DECEMBER
Children’s Christmas Party/Scottish Rite
BOD Meeting – 5:00 pm
Midian’s Christmas Party/Dance
Children’s Christmas Fantasy Century II
Stated Meeting
JANUARY 2012
Jan. 7 Awards Banquet
Jan. 10 BOD Meeting – 5:00 pm
Jan. 14 Hey! We’re Through and What A Crew! Party
Jan. 18 Annual Meeting – Election of Officers
“I pledge allegiance to my flag and country for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all.”
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Vol. 66, No. 7
ELECTIVE DIVAN
David Pate..................................Illustrious Potentate
Terry Schrant.......................................Chief Rabban
Jodie Mosier........................................Assistant Rabban
Lonnie Nichols................................High Priest & Prophet
Ed Day........................................................Oriental Guide
Bob Bulman......................................................Treasurer
Michael J. Kelley, PP.........................................Recorder
APPOINTIVE DIVAN
Larry Wilson..............................First Ceremonial Master
Christopher Hawn...................Second Ceremonial Master
Fred Smith....................................Ceremonial Director
Ray Richecky.......................................Marshal
Wayne Price Jr..............................Captain of the Guard
Randy Pierce...........................................Outer Guard
John Stewart................................................Chaplain
HONORARY DIVAN
Gary D. Denniston ~ William L. Cozine
TRUSTEES
Robert Giesen ~ Bob Baker ~ Randy Brown
CEREMONIAL DIRECTOR EMERITUS
Ron Van Etten, P.P.
EDITORIAL STAFF
Darren Schopf - Editor
LIVING PAST POTENTATES
Judge Tom Raum........................................................P.P. 1969
Les H. Brown.............................................................P.P. 1970
James K. Steele..........................................................P.P. 1973
Leslie D. Hostetler......................................................P.P. 1978
W. Nolan Artz..........................................................P.P. 1981
V.E. “Gene” Lygrisse.................................................P.P. 1982
Verne F. Thornton........................................................P.P. 1983
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
Roger G. Snellen...........................................................P.P. 2000
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
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JULY, 2011
”PLANE
OF MERCY”
DONATIONS
MAY 15, 2011 - JUNE 15, 2011
Donations
Remington High School
Midian DixieKatz
Anonymous
BOB BULMAN CHAIRMAN
Midian-Provost Guard
Jeff Drehl
Jack Bender
Shrine Ladies Purse Auction
Kohls
Otto & Melissa Stuber
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
Jack Ocy Connell
Betty Newton
Emerald Court Reporting LLC Michael & Pat Maloney
Praire Rose Funeral Home
Gary Dunn PP
Roman Kerschen
Joe Patton
Wayne & Ann Kiser
Ed Kimminau
Dr. Dale Hague
Dan & Beth Farmer
Pat Sauble
Reiford & Judy Acord
Lesa Ogden
Gordon Wayne Harnden Kay McKaig
Karen Hare
Tom & Chris Tharp
Bea Thurman
Harper County Shrine Club
Irma Hays
Greg & Cheryl Thurman
Robert Hottman
Raymond & Anne Barber
Larry & Shirley Stranathan
Wayne & Donna Palsmeier
Gene Gregory
Lois Hofmeier
Walter & Nancy Porter
Daniel Bird
Donna Collins
Orin Hilton
Jack & Chelsea McCreery
Karen Sherar
Shirley Schwerdtfeger
Randy & Becky Newberry
Charles John Maechtlen
Deborah Harnden
Gary & Lana Elwick
Rex Gates
Jeff & Diana Capps
Bud Moon
Brenda Carpenter
Harper County Shrine Club
Joyce Welshans
Harper Lodge NO. 206 A.F. & A.M.
Kenneth & Brenda Dixon
John & Shirley Stewart
Floyd Kendall Seaman
John & Kathy Eck
Pat & Lurlene Seaman
Gary & Pam Green
Larry & Bette Jo King
Gene & Shirley Martin
Mr & Mrs Eugene Alexander
Darrel & Nancy Trantham
Charles & Glenda Sill
Jerry & Ruth Vanlandingham Vicky & Keith Grant
Gary & Connie Peetoom
Robert & Feryl Giesen
Lana Barkman
William & Eva Murphy
Mr & Mrs RW Watt
Robert Conley
Fred & Deanna Mott
Dolores Seaman-Turnquist
Ruth Carr
Joe & Bonnie Cooke
Curtis & Gayle Slagell
Keith R Hanshaw
Jason & Kris Calvert
Glenn & Carol Holmes
Bryce & Carol Hayes
Ray & Delores Schapansky
Howard & Debra Hatfield
George & Lila Miller
Ernest, Verla & Tricia Niquette
Tony & Bridget White
James & Theresa Frey
Rob & Susan Hughes
Susie Regan
David Jabara
Lloyd & Diana Klein
Toni Gerleman
Wray & Pauline Skinner
Clyde Wehling
El Paso Teachers Hospitality Fund
Margery Wohlgemuth
Art & Carolyn Busenitz
Glenn & Judy Berg
Harry & Kathy Baker
Cindy Friesen
The Dalton Family
Frank & Marty Hopkins
Larry & Rita Smith
Jim & Jane Johnson
Max Whitson
John Meyersick
Theodore Graham
Richard & Nancy Miller
Gerald & Janet Duncan
Deak & Cleta Ralston
Bret & Julie Mosiman
Fred & Shelley Hopkins
James & Leanna Hefley
Patrick & Nancy Tucker
Darryl & Marsha Meyersick
Patricia G Rank
Eunice P Wohlgemuth
Garry & Dona Pack
Kenneth & Judy Guthrie
Furley United Methodist Church
Mildred Hicks
Dale, Ginny & Rod Wohlgemuth
Kenneth & Michelle Wilkerson
Hospital Van Drivers June 2011
Farold Hoover & Clayton Scott ~ Ed Miller & Landon Williams
Howard Malone & Glen Taul ~ Steve Towns & Maurice Knepp
Harvey & Carol Owens ~ Lynn & Ina Sage
Lee & Robby Humbolt
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. Howard Malone, Van Unit Commander 2011
NAME
Charles David Holt
Jerry Lynn Griffith
Donald Lee Berger
Wendell R. Johnson
Donald Weldon Henry
Jack Ocy Connell
Daniel Harry Birr
May 15, 2011 - June 15, 2011
CREATED
BORN
01/09/2006
12/17/1938
05/21/1960
01/26/1931
11/07/1987
10/02/1937
04/24/1954
04/09/1929
11/15/1975
02/21/1938
05/23/1959
04/20/1917
11/08/1990
04/21/1924
DECEASED
05/14/2011
05/25/2011
05/27/2011
05/25/2011
05/29/2011
06/2011
06/12/2011
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Membership
By BART OGDEN
Greetings Brother Nobles,
As we move into the summer months we MUST keep working for MEMBERSHIP! In fact,
RIGHT NOW is the time we must focus and amplify our efforts to find new nobles and masons.
There will be some great opportunities to bring your friends to Midian as the July and August
Meetings will be “Open”, the “Midian’s Got Talent” Auditions and Finals Competition (complete
with plenty of Camel’s Milk) will be happening. BRING YOUR FRIENDS – they’ll see how much
fun Shiners have!
All Masonic Information Nights will be held on the following dates:
July 15th, August 23rd, September 12th at 7pm in the Isis Room. We will have light snacks and
sodas for all who attend and we will do an excellent job with the recently updated Masonic Information Presentation!
There will also be an All Masonic Information Night held in Hutchinson, KS on October 7th,
2011, at the Plaza Truck Stop on Highway 50. Social Hour will be at 6pm, there will be a short business meeting followed by a Masonic Membership Presentation. For information, please call Bob
Hannigan at 620-663-7373. You are responsible for your prospect’s meal at the reasonable cost of
$12.50. The presentation will conclude by 8pm.
There will be a Chance to Advance Class held on October 22nd. Your candidate MUST have
taken his 1st degree in his home lodge and show satisfactory proficiency in his first degree. Please
check with your individual lodges immediately to find out what their proficiency requirements are and
what the timetable is for getting their Entered Apprentice Degree completed PRIOR to October 22nd!
Nobles, I must have your help. On page 14 of this issue of the Topics is a step-by-step guide on
how to become a Midian Virtual Mentor. PLEASE sign up to help! We need 100 Mentors signed up
ASAP to cover Midian’s jurisdiction. Right now, we’re about halfway there. We are in the middle of
doing outreach to all the Masonic lodges in Midian’s jurisdiction and we need people in place who
are ready and able to talk to Masons and those who are interested in becoming Masons and Shriners.
I am extremely puzzled by something that was related to me. It seems that there are actually Clubs
and Units out there that aren’t participating in the Virtual Mentor Program because “they only want
to recruit for their Club or Unit”. Nobles, that is extremely shortsighted. We will have a “brand new,
fully energized fraternity and every unit will surely reap the benefits!” We ALL must pitch in and
find Nobles for Midian.. Whether or not they join your Club or Unit is absolutely irrelevant. The
goal is to make Masons and Nobles, then to get them placed in a Club or Unit that interests them. I
urge and implore ALL of you to get on board for MEMBERSHIP. If we don’t get on board NOW,
we will continue to see declines.
Want to create some excitement? Want to fill your Clubs and Units? Want to MAX OUT attendance at Midian’s Parties and Events? Want to totally change the face of Midian in the next 6 months?
MEMBERSHIP will do ALL these things. MEMBERSHIP really is the solution!
Nobles, I absolutely, positively, unconditionally guarantee you that if we put in 80 – 100 nobles
in the Fall Ceremonial, we will have a brand-new, fully energized fraternity. We CAN do this, but
ONLY if EVERYONE does their part.
I personally challenge you to the following: Simply find 1 person that is not a Noble and bring
them to the next All Masonic Information Night and we will help YOU top-line that person. Nobles,
if you cannot make it to one of our All Masonic Information Night, call me and we will arrange for
someone from the Membership Committee to personally meet with you and your friend and introduce
them to the Shrine Mason Fraternity.
Midian’s future is in YOUR hands…
Yours in the Faith,
Bart Ogden - Midian 2011 Membership Chairman
Potentate
to be really tough and thoroughly discussed.
Whatever the decisions, we are sure there
will be positives and progress. Thanks to
Captain Rocky McWilliams and members
of the Motor Patrol that will be attending
Imperial and driving the Divan in the Imperial Parade!
Automobilia. Thanks to all Nobility that
intend to entered in this event. Thanks to the
promoter, he again allowed Midian an early
sneak into the parking area in front of Midian. What a better way to showcase Midian
Shrine Temple! This event grows more and
more each year and Midian is proud of our
Clubs/Units that showcase their vehicles and
to be part of the Automobilia activity.
Midian’s Golf Stag, Saturday, July 16th a
winner for all Shriners who participate. Golf,
cart, lunch, and beverages throughout the day
at Hidden Lakes Golf Club. This will be a
new location for the golf stag and from the
comments made, we will most likely return
to Hidden Lakes again! Thanks to Assistant
Rabban Jodie Mosier and 1st Ceremonial
Master Larry Wilson for making the Golf
Stag a fun time for all!
From page 1
Although our Midian’s Got Talent (and
we can prove this!) Audition has not arrived
as of this publication; I predict it to be a
ROUSING success. You do not want to miss
this talent by fellow Shriners!! Our planners
are working very hard on the TWO shows.
July 23rd and August 13th. ALSO, our Midian Chef’s will prepare dinner before both of
the Midian’s Got Talent shows. Meals will be
served from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm. A Pork
Loin and all the fixings will be the menu for
July 23rd. And all of this for only $8.00!!
Midian Chef’s will also prepare the meal for
the Midian’s Got Talent Show-Conclusion,
Saturday, August 13th as well. The menu for
August is being prepared and will be shared
in the Topics and emails.
Reminder of Midian’s Stag on August
27th. This event promises to be fun along
with lots of fellowship with various competitions!
Together, We Can Achieve!
Fraternally, David Pate, Your
Potentate 2011
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JULY, 2011
CONGRATULATIONS! Midian’s 50 Year Shriners for 2011
Marvin B Collins, Melvin L Davis, Ronald G Fisher, Edward A Fry, Eddie E Harrison, Wallace M Hill,
Donald E Jenkins, Arylan D Siebert, Norman C Vickers, Ted M Waggoner, C W Womack Jr
50-Year Member Arlyn Siebert
50-Year Member Ron Fisher
50-Year Member Norman Vickers
50-Year Member Wallace Hill
50-Year Member Marvin Collins
Midian’s 25 Year Shriners
Roger W Chrislip, Clair E Evans, Leslie W Evans, John S Fetherston ,Edward J Hakenholz
Lewis F Hoobler, Robert A Houston, Robert J Martin, Charles U McVay Jr, Charles A Morgan III
Sherman B Parry, James M Rasnic, Patrick R RobinsonBobby J Shanks, Harold R Thomson, Lee E Vangieson
25-Year Member Roger Chrislip
25-Year Member Bobby Shanks
25-Year Member Sherman Parry
JULY, 2011
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Harvey County Club
& Hobo Unit
Butler County
Happy Birthday America.
Thank you to all that have contributed in whatever way to the freedoms
that we enjoy. We quickly recognize
those on the front lines, but the support of family, friends and neighbors is
important too.
President Chris Nelson tried to scare up
some support to get the fire engine to Eureka,
but couldn’t get a quorum. Even our most
stalwart Noble Ken Dainty wasn’t available,
plus he ran into some doctor trouble. Noble
Harold Brewer, a.k.a. Mr. Photographer,
was focused on taking pictures at the River
Festival. I wonder if he has entered another
contest.
The June Chuck Wagon feed was fantastic! Good weather prevailed and the food
was excellent. August Ponte entertained us
with a wonderful mix of songs that helped
cement the sentiment that wells up when you
are among friends that you find in the Shrine.
Like family, you may not see everyone every
day, but the spiritual ties of common good
Sumner County
Can the weather get any hotter? I know summer is a great time
for us but I sure would like to have some
cooler weather. Oh well, at least we
know the heat means lots of parades.
Speaking of parades, several SCSC
members attended the Eureka Days Parade.
This was a great event and we also want to
take the time to thank Lonnie and his Lady for
the fine hospitality after the parade. The pool
was warm and everyone had an excellent time.
As I mentioned last month, we are still
dark until August. There will not be a meet-
Southwest Shrine Club
The June Southwest Shrine
Club meeting was held on June 6th
at Arkalan Park. Noble Mike Brack
was available to cook the prime rib
steaks that were provided by National
Beef at no cost to the club. Thank you
National Beef. Thanks go to the ladies who
brought side dishes and deserts to go with
the meal.
Midian Potentate Dave Pate and Lady
Pat, Ceremonial Master Larry Wilson and
Lady Jackie were able to make the trip from
Wichita to be with us.
Steve Leete (Music Man) was again on
hand to entertain the Nobles, Ladies and
honored guests with his repartee of songs.
ARV KRUMINS
Reporter
and common purpose carry
on. Those that have been with
BCSC for some time can remember and
reminisce of other fun events. Mine are
limited to events at the campground of
Noble Jim Brewer and Lady Loriene or
the home of Noble Kenny King and Lady
Ruth. From time to time, I hear our members
speak of other good times with a smile on
their face. We can fondly appreciate those
that have previously provided the fun venues
despite my not knowing who to include by
name and we can once again give thanks to
Noble Jim Reeves and Lady Sally for providing this fine hospitality this year as in the
past. Thank you!
Nobles Ray Kennedy and Myron Frick
may be plotting another steak feed to show
off their cooking talents. They did it last
year and we can only hope that they will be
able to put it together again this year. The
July meeting heads out to the Benton Airport
Grill. This should be a good time starting at
6pm on July 13th. See you all there.
JEREMY WOODSON
Reporter
ing until August 3rd. I also
want to remind everyone about the
SCSC Hog Roast that will be coming up
in October. Remember that Gene has
decided he will allow dry camping so
start thinking about attending this event.
It will be a blast.
Not much else to report. Many of our
members are busy with parades and golf
as both of these activities are in full swing.
Please get out and participate as much as you
can. I hope to see everyone at as many activities as possible. Have a safe and fun summer.
GARY McCARTY
Reporter
The Vidalia onion sales
were another success this year
thanks to the leadership of Noble Bill
Larrabee. Noble Jim Odom was the
top Vidalia onion salesperson again this
year. A big thank you goes to Carl Lynn
and Lady Chris for e-mail and cards sent out
to keep us informed about our upcoming
meetings.
The Southwest Shrine Club will go dark
until September.
The September meeting will be held on
the 5th at Ruffinos Italian Restaurant. Ruffinos is located at 2 Rock Island Rd. in Liberal.
Start time will be 6:30 p.m.
Have a great summer!
Congrats to Unit Treasurer
Noble Byron Brittain on his 92nd
birthday. Lady Jan furnished table
decorations for our May meeting,
and then both supplied free birthday cake to
the members. We understand Noble Byron
can still “shoot his age” on the golf course..
or so he tells us!
Noble Guy Wright, Hobo Unit Treasurer,
Club VP, District Deputy Grand Master and
Junior Steward of Newton Lodge #142 has
found still another chore as he has had to preside over our recent meetings in the absence
of Club President Noble Marvin Harman.
Noble Marvin has been moving from this
area to Wellington and had to take a couple
of meetings off. As our May dinner was the
last until Fall, hopefully Noble Marvin will
be back behind the gavel by then.
Circus Chairman Noble Donnie Anderson tells us our share of the Circus ticket and
JOHN HECKMAN
Reporter
advertising sales was well over
four-thousand dollars; not our
all-time best, but a very close
second, particularly in view of the
sluggish economy. He thanks all who helped
to make this effort a successful one!
Hobo President Noble Don Dody reminds
us the next parade will be June 25th at 10:00
A.M. for the Newton Chisholm Trail festival.
We won’t go to the Shrine Bowl outing, so
next parade will again be in Newton August
6th at 6:00 P.M. for the Harvey County Fair.
Welcome back to Masonry Brother
Leslie Hybsha, son of Newton Lodge Past
Master the late John Hybsha. Brother Leslie
dropped out of Masonry and the Shrine several years ago as he was on the road a great
deal. Now he’s retired and hopes to resume
his Masonic affiliations.
Until next month, come smile with us,
the fun-iest Club in Midian.
Greenwood County
How nice it was to have our Eureka Days Celebration back to the first
weekend in June and to share the day
with all of our Shrine friends. Thanks
to the 3-Wheelers who pulled it all
together. Nobles Allen Hall and Eldon
Teter headed up the hospitality and as always
it was a huge success. Also thanks to Noble
Lonnie Nichols for the brisket for lunch and
then opening up his house for the afternoon
and evening “fez”tivities which included his
pool. We had a good showing of 3-Wheelers
and other local shrine members along with a
large contingent of our Wichita shrine buddies. We got our picture taken for the new
calendar page and what a great looking group!
The weather was perfect and everyone had a
great time.
Our next big event is our July steak cookout at Eureka Lake. Mark your calendars
for July 23rd. This will be an extra special
cookout as we are having an all Masonic
Prospect Night. Bring your Blue Lodge and
your Shrine Prospects and they will eat free.
Contact President Noble Leroy Moreland or
Worshipful Master Noble Robert Kurtz for
the details. This is sure to be a great evening
for Shrine and Masonic fellowship.
Noble Carl Shewmaker and Lady Em-
CARL “C.F.” COX
Reporter
ily have had quite a rough spell
lately. Reports are that Lady Emily
fell and broke her hip, had surgery to
fix it, then had a stroke after the surgery.
She is now recovering at the Kansas
Masonic Home in Wichita. Noble Carl
has also moved over there to be near her and
is living in the assisted living section of the
Masonic Home. I know they would appreciate
hearing from their Greenwood County Shrine
friends. Cards can be sent to Emily in care
of Carl at 400 S. Martinson #308, Wichita,
KS. 67213. Let’s hope Lady Emily makes
a speedy recovery and they can both come
home soon.
Another one of our long time members has
been taken by the Black Camel. Noble Jack
Connell died June 6th at the ripe old age of 94.
He loved the Shrine and even though his eyesight has been gone for many years, he loved
to sit and visit with anyone who stopped by.
He was always a big supporter of the Shrine
Circus and loved to tell tales from the Shrine
days of long ago. Our thoughts and prayers go
out to Lady Virginia and the Connell family.
Remember, if I don’t know it, I can’t
report it… Please keep the news coming!
You can send it to me at [email protected]
or give me a call.
www.dignitymemorial.com
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Dodge City
Shrine Club
“Though the clown is often a
deadpan face, the clown is truly a
connoisseur of laughter & fun”
The Dodge City Shrine Club held
their June meeting at Central Station
on Wednesday, 8th June. We had a great
turn out for this month with it being so hot
out here in western Kansas and the fields the
way they are right now. The fellowship this
month was extremely great in getting to meet
old friends and new ones too.
Larry Wilson who is the 1st Ceremonial
Master and our Liaison for 2011 made that
drive out from Wichita again in the heat to
talk with us and tell us what is going on with
the Midian in Wichita. It is always a pleasure
to have him come out and fellowship with us.
Just to let you know, there is a raffle going on and you can still buy your tickets for
this at $20.00 a ticket. The winner will get
a Lifetime Membership. This is a great deal
and all the proceeds go to Sunshine Fund.
Upcoming events are as follows:
2nd July – Parade at Lewis, Kansas –
10:00 am
16th July – Parade at Fowler, Kansas –
8:30 am
“Doc” McCosh
Reporter
21st July – Parade at Ashland, Kansas – 4:00 pm
29th July – Parade at Dodge City –
Dodge City Days – 10:00 am
6h Aug – Parade for Dodge City
Children – 10:00 am
Remember about the Fall Ceremonial
in Wichita on the 5th Nov. Get your name
and reservations made for this, because this
is a wonderful time to fellowship with your
Noble brothers.
The next Dodge City Shrine Club meeting
will hold their meeting of 2011 on the 13th
of JULY 2011. The meeting will be held
at Central Station Club and Grill at 207 E.
Wyatt Earp Blvd. Social time starts at 6:30
pm. Dinner is at 7:00 pm.
NOTE: Please come to the July meeting,
we are going to have a guest speaker to talk
about the upcoming Shrine Bowl.
Well folks, that is just about it for another
month. Good night America wherever you are.
“I remain just one thing, and one thing
only, and that is a clown. It places me on a
far higher plane than any politician.”
“May All Your Days Be Circus Days”
Hospital Van Drivers
The past month has been busy
with transporting our Shrine Childern
to St. Louis Shrine Hospital. We also
had our Van Drivers Picnic at Boeing
Lake. Vice Commander Glen Taul
reported that more than 50 Van Drivers
and families attended. Illustrious Sir Dave
Pate and his Lady Pat also joined us in the
festive afternoon. We thank Noble Tommy
Wilson and his Lady Michele for getting
the building and helping set up and clean-up
also Dennis and Tommy Malone for doing
the cooking. We thank all the Ladies for the
dishes they brought. The food was outstanding and enjoyed by all. Also Noble Glen Taul
and his Lady Marty for all their help.
St Louis has been named by U.S. News as
one of the top pediatric hospitals in America.
Gerald Buller
Reporter
The hospital is co-listed with
St Louis Childern’s Hospital and
Washington University School of Medicine due to their partnership in providing
pediatric orthopedics.
Chief of Staff, Perry L. Schoenecker
M. D. said the ranking confirms that pardnership between the three entities brings the
nations best in orthopedic care to childern
and families in St Louis.
We welcomed Noble Don Bush as our
new Hospital Van Driver, welcome aboard
Don. We could use more van drivers!
We pray for continued healing for Noble
Ken Dainty also continued prayers for Judi
Smith.
Travel safe with our Shrine Children.
Cartoon
The Cartoon Unit wants to
again thank the Hospital Van Unit for
the lift they gave us during the Spring
Ceremonial Parade and we are proud to
announce that the repairs of our parade
tractor came in under budget, and it is
ready to roll, as we are looking forward to
other parades throughout the season.
We are pleased to announce our Cartoon
Unit Fund Raiser will be an All You Can
Eat- TACO FEED/RAFFLE on New Nobles
KURT SIEGRIST
Reporter
Night, Saturday, November
19, 2011. More details to be announced, our members will be selling
tickets late this summer until the event.
Happy July Birthday wishes to:
Dean Lauterbach, Lawrence & Lady
Donna Lee, Ladies Kami Berry & Julie
Ward. Happy June Anniversary wishes to:
Unit President, Kurt & Lady Kim Siegrist;
July Lawrence and Donna Lee’s 55th!
As always, having fun & helping children!
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Antique Autos
Wow, half the year is nearly
gone. We have been to several parades already with more in the coming
weeks. Please keep in mind that Midian needs your insurance cards if you
are going to parade. If you do not have
the sticker letting the parade marshal know
you have it on file you will not be allowed
to participate. Guys this is a mandate from
Imperial that we must follow if we are to be
allowed to continue participating.
Now that the important, must relay information is out of the way on to the fun. I
know there were four of our vehicles at the
Argonia Parade, great going. The parades
in the near future that we are looking at
participating in are the following parades.
Most of these will be before the next Antique
Autos meeting. June 25, Kechi parade with
meeting at the Highway Patrol parking lot at
K96 and Hillside. July 2, Park City parade
with the meeting at 7:30 at 61st and Broadway across the street from the Sonic. July
4, Hutchinson parade with line up at 9:00
and parade at 10:00. On July 23 the Sedan
Parade at 10:00 and July 31 Shrine Bowl
Parade in Hays. We will discuss these at the
July meeting on the 11th.
I almost forgot to mention this CSSA is
coming up and will be in Overland Park so
be thinking about going to that. I have not
been, but understand there is fun for all who
attend. Please let Curtis or Kent know if
you are planning to attend.
We had one inspection on Noble Randy
Chippers
Here we gather, the hopeful, the
wanna-bes, the would be golfers, for
the annual Chippers photo, prior to beginning the first round of competition.
After 5 rounds of spirited competition, the leader board reads as follows:
A-Flight: 1st place team Nobles Sage
& Sage, 2nd place team Nobles Wilson &
Electraglide Elite
Brothers and fellow Nobles Summer
is here. We are having a Past Capt ride
the 18th of June to CY’s Hoof and
Horn, this will be an awesome time of
fellowship and great food. At out meeting
in June we had 3 Brothers that were looking
at the unit to join possibly, and we hope they
will. They will be welcomed with open arms.
September 11 is just around the corner
this is our annual POKER RUN. This year
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dale gibson
Reporter
Edward’s new car which has
passed. Hope you have fun at the
parades.
On June 25th we will have our next
outing and will be going to Lumber
Yard in Zenda, KS. Guys those that have
made the trip for other groups say the food
is excellent. Let’s get out and support our
group, these are the kind of things that build
a good group. We have fun and fellowship
so let’s have a great turn out. By the way the
ones we have had have all been a goodtime.
Keep in mid the stated meeting and our
Scimitar points as we work toward that goal.
Noble and Ladies on a sad note the Black
Camel has visited our group, please keep
the families of Noble Jim Smith and Noble
Larry Light in your prayers. Noble Jim
lost his father and 50 Year lodge member
Brother Merrill Ralph Smith on May 13 and
Noble Larry and Lady Barbara lost their
mother Bertha M Light on May 14th. Please
remember them in your prayers.
Birthday wishes to: Noble Dale Daniel, Noble Jerry Elsoctt, Noble Grant
Richecky, Noble Bill Weber, Lady Trish
Gilbert and Lady Chris Roach.
Sorry I missed part of the meeting in June
I got hung up talking with a friend and then
could not get away from him. He was letting
me know about work in their lodge coming
up. Do not forget that is where we need to
be looking for new members as half the work
is done, they are already brothers.
Mel Graves
Reporter
West, 3rd place team Nobles
Clark & Broyles
B-Flight: 1st place team Nobles
Bailey & Craft, 2nd place team Noble
Payne & Chief Rabban Terry Schrant,
3rd place team Nobles Tomes & Traylo.
Any bets on standings after round 10?
WILDMAN
Reporter
it is very special, we have the cancer
awareness. Fire Truck that is PINK will
be with us from start to finish. Brother
Nobles we need your help getting support and door prizes for this very special
run, it is the 10th anniversary of 9/11 we need
to show support for those that gave some and
for the ones that gave all. It will be such an
awesome time. Ride safe and often
JULY, 2011
Provost Guard
The Provost recent trap shoot was
a great success. Due to the hard work
by the Nobles of Midian Shrine, we had
a great turn out. This project allows the
Provost to make our annual gift to The
Plane of Mercy. Also the drawing for the
SKB shotgun was held and the winner chose
to take the $l,000.00 in cash. This allows us
to again have the gun to raffle off next year.
On a personal note I have a spot in my gun
case for that shotgun. Many of the winners
of cash payouts made a gift to the Plane of
Mercy. Because of these gifts we were able
to give $364.00 to the Plane of Mercy. The
Officers and Nobles will be reviewing the
final numbers and a decision will be made
in the near future on the size of the gift we
can give to the Plane of Mercy for 2011. On
Mini-Cycles
Four! We are glad to say that
our golf tournament was a success! I
would like to thank every member of the
Mini-Cycles for all the hard work put
into the tournament. That is truly what
makes it a success. We ended up having
11 teams this year in our tournament, it was
probably the smoothest one that we have ever
had. No carts were damaged very badly and
I never saw one cart in the pond or creek this
year. That my have had to do with the lack
of water but never the less it was a plus. As
always we appreciate all the support that we
receive from our fellow brethren in the shrine
and all of our sponsors. We will be sending
out the appropriate “Thank You” notes in
the coming weeks. Noble Fred Smith was
Ambassadors
Hello to you all!
On May 26, we all met at the Wind
Swept Winery outside of Udall. The tasting began at 6:00 followed by a fine meal
at 7:00. Thanks to Noble Glen Holmes
and Lady Carole for putting on this affair.
Everyone enjoyed all the wine tasting, the
wine information and the food. Noble Art
VanDresser kept insisting that he hates wine
but he drank every taste! What a trooper!
It has come to my attention that Noble
Orlin Wagner hospitalized sometime in early
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RICHARD BENNETT
Reporter
behalf of the Provost we would
like to thank all the people who gave
of their time and money to help us.
Because of this project we were able to
have some fun and give hope to some
very special children.
New Uniforms have been ordered and
should be here soon. The guard will be one
of the best dressed units at Midian. Also
the Guard is committed to the membership
of the Shrine.
We have open meetings at the Shrine on
the 1st Wed. of the month and target practice
at the Bullet Stop on West Pawnee on the
Third Tuesday of the month. If anyone is
interested in joining Midian’s gun unit please
get in contact with us in order to get the full
story on our unit.
TAYLOR DURR
Reporter
a true Joy to have about at the
tournament, I hope he found some
aloe vera lotion for his torso sunburn!
I think all enjoyed Fred’s heckling! We
are now looking forward to the remaining summer parades and ceremonies.
Keep an eye out for us at the parades and if
you are looking for a fun active unit to join
come and see us at the Midian. We meet the
second Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm.
We can usually be found making a monetary
donation to the Kansas Lottery via Keno and
enjoying each others company in the Oasis
prior to the meeting. Once again thank you
to all the Mini Cycles for all the hard work to
make our golf tournament a success!
IVEN KELTY
Reporter
June but may now be home. Feel
better quickly, Orlin!
This month’s activities and “goings
on” will be brief. Your editor was out of
commission and hospitalized last week so
he gathered not much news. He had a small
stroke (TIA) but all is better now.
Our next outing will be June 17 at Cowtown at the The Empire House. It will be
hosted by Noble Art VanDresser. We are all
looking forward to the evening.
Talk to you all next month.
Motor Patrol
Captain Rocky McWilliams
led the May Motor Patrol meeting
at Tommies. Divan Liaison Asst. Rabban
Jodie Mosier, Nobles, PP John Auch, PP
Jim McNerney, PP Ron Capps, Norm
Conley, Dick Dennis, Dave Johnson, Paul
Morris, Bob Ragsdale, PP Doug Roland,
Ron Stowell, Les Unrein, Roland Belcher,
and Frank Galbrath, enjoyed fellowship.
Asst. Rabban Jodie Mosier reported on the
near term events. Captain Rocky promoted
Imperial in Denver and CSSA in Overland
Park. The MP raffle at Fall eremonial is
going to give away a ½ a cow, second place
gets a ½ pig and third prize cwill be a turkey
in a box. Past Captain Reiferd Acord will
custom cut the cow or the pig. I suppose you
can designate the ½ of the animal you would
get. A turkey is a turkey. Get your chances
now from a MP number. Our treasurer was
on business in Mexico, Hope he makes it
through Airport security on the way back.
Rajah PP John Auch reported sales perfor-
Tin Lizzies
Hi-de-ho neighbors, well here
we are past the middle of the year and
all is well in the world of the Tin Lizzies.
Birthdays and Anniversaries start with
my wife Lady Rita’ Birthday on the
25th. Claude Thompson’s on the 26th,
Lady Ruth Bender o the 16rh and Claude and
Shirley’s anniversary on the 25th.
As you all know our main fundraiser this
year is a dive into the golf tournament realm.
Our golf tournament is Aug. 13, 2011. I hope
it is not too hot but we’re going to have a ball
anyway. Two person scramble with a $10,000
hole in one prize, other hole in one prizes,
lunch, payout and trophies for 1st and 2nd
place. Flights will depend on teams,
Register by Aug. 1. Call Fred @ 617-2628
or Tommy @258-6289. Cost is $65.00 a
Yoshi
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NORM CONLEY
Reporter
mance of over $29,000 including
credit for the MP from Brother
Gene Mudd who I exercise with every
morning at the West Branch YMCA. Hope
we get some help for the Special Olympics.
Our thoughts and prayers are with PP
Jack Russell in ICU at St. Francis. Glad to
hear PP Kenny Steele got his ring back after
being robbed in his house at gun point allegedly by his ex-house cleaner’s boyfriend.
The ‘purp’ tried to sell the Past Potentates
ring at a local pawn shop for $400. What a
rube to do that. Noble Charlie Kelley had
back surgery. He will be down for 8 weeks.
Jill took off for Seattle TDY. Actually she is
waiting for Charlie to get well enough he can
travel. Good fortune friends. Noble Archie
Moon is not doing well. Noble Paul Morris
took a “Cat House” over to Archie for his
..a.. cat. The Jeepster history and pictures of
our activities and some lies are found on the
www.motorpatrol.us website as listed on the
new Midian website.
FRED THOMPSON
Reporter
person. Please visit our sponsors
listed below.
Speaking of golf, Tommy and myself
finally were able to play the Kops tournament with our female partners of course.
We had a blast I would recommend it to
anyone.
I would like to welcome back Cal and
Lady Sharon who have been off vacationing for quite some time. They sure do make
retirement look inviting; to bad I’m to young
and poor to join the ranks of the retired class.
Sponsorship List: Lafarge NA, M6 Concrete Acc., Charlie’s Famous Burgers, Danny
Boys Liquor and Smokes, A Plus Heating and
Air, Shurts Logo and Apparel, Judy’s Club,
VFW in Hutchinson.
DAVID FINLEY
Reporter
There was a good turnout for the
Unit barbeque on May 21st. We will
be hosting the Hospitality at Ed Parker’s House after the Kechi Parade on
June 25th. We would like to welcome
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Scotch and Cigars Coming in July!
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Hillbilly Band
So much done and so much yet to
do; it’s hard to know where to begin.
As you read this we will have made a
zany debut at Reflection Ridge Retirement Center June 14th, pleased
and proud to have resident and Veteran fiddler Noble Bill Boggs joining us on stage
as featured performer! And perform he did,
stroking that old white fiddle with stage
presence and skill that had the audience
toe-tapping from start to finish, and the rest
of us just trying to keep up! Noble Bill still
“gots lots of chops:” it was a privilege and a
pleasure to work with him again.
Another new opportunity for us was the
Old Town Farmer’s Market June 25th, where
we provided outdoor entertainment as part of
a Midian membership drive
For the first time in recent memory the
Hillbillies will compete in the Festival of
Music part of the Imperial Shrine session
in Denver early in July. As we now share
musicians with several other Midian Band
Million Dollar Band
Mark your calendar right now,
July 21. At 7:00 that evening the Million Dollar Band is sponsoring a Concert to benefit the Plane of Mercy and
the Shriners Hospitals for Children.
One of our groups will start things off
and will be followed by the Senseney Music
Community Band, an outstanding group of
woodwind, brass and percussion musicians
playing a varied and entertaining program.
The free will offering will be used to help our
favorite two charities named above.
Much to our regret, drum-thumper Noble
Iven Kelty, spent a couple of days in the hospital in June. As we write this, he’s recuperating
at home. We don’t know yet whether he will
be with us in Denver at Imperial. We hope so.
Hill Billy beater of things rhythmical,
Noble John Heckman, has filled in nicely
in our rehearsals. Both he and bass player
Noble Bob Bergman have helped at several.
Bergman played bass with the Jazzkatz at
the Old Town Farmers Market on May 28.
Midian Classics
Oh, that glorious lunar orb in full
glory tonight, beaming in preparation
for the mystique of the summer solstice
on June 21st at 12:16 PM. For car
howling hounds, the growl of muscle
cars and the sweet sight of classics and
vintage vehicles can mean only one thing:
AUTOMOBILIA, coming July 9th! Staging
on the north side parking of the Scottish Rite,
the barricades moved at 3:35 PM for line up
on Topeka south of 1st street. All Shriners
welcome, but you can bet the Midian Classics
will be there. The party goes on till whenever
and the Midian Temple will be open. This is
an awesome summer blast!!!
Lordy, how spring took to flight – as well
as the memory of this reporter. The City of
Benton parade had a few unmentioned nobles
belonging to the Midian Classics. I was specifically instructed to mention the presence of
a “potbellied stallion,” Noble Gary Harris.
Razing aside, it was a great and well attended
parade by our unit. Thanks to all.
The phrase, “edge of town” can only
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JOHN HECKMAN
Reporter
units who were already planning to
compete, drummer Noble John
Heckman signing up filled our
roster.
From being almost “dis-banded” (pun intentional) last year to rehearsals,
frequent performances and participation
in a national competition; “we’re baack!”
Thanks to “crossover” Million Dollar Band
Nobles Al Brumbaugh, Rick Milhon and
Jim Malia for their help in making this
transition possible.
July the 9th our Model T will be on
display as part of the Automobilia car show
and we may have a brief show on it, weather
permitting. Saturday the 16th we’ll perform
at Unity Lodge in Clearwater for the 50th
anniversary Keel Pit Moonlight Lodge
steak feed. The 30th finds us trying another
new venue as we entertain patrons of the
“Hitchin’ Post Café in beautiful downtown
Matfield Green.
RICK MILHON
Reporter
June was a light month as far
as performances were concerned. We
could focus most of our efforts to prepare
for Imperial. The DixieKatz played by
the stairway before the Stated Meeting
June 15.
July will be busier. Once we’ve returned
from Mile High City we have a lot of work
to do preparing for the Benefit Concert.
In addition, the Polkatz play before Stated
Meeting, and the DixieKatz will play for the
good folks at Reflection Ridge Retirement
Center on July 27.
If you play a woodwind, brass or percussion instrument, we would love to have you
sit in at a rehearsal. That goes for your spouse
or high school age kids, too. Monday nights
the DanceKatz rehearse at 7:00, the Concert
Band at 8:30. On the first and third Tuesday
evenings the Polkatz rehearse at 7:30. On
the second and fourth Thursday nights the
DixieKatz rehearse at 7:00 and the Jazzkatz
at 8:30pm.
ANDREW SNOW
Reporter
mean the Eureka parade, with
1st class hospitality inclusive of
the renowned shindig put on by Noble
Lonnie Nichols and Lady Melinda. The
Midian Shriners showed up to parade
and party; the Midian Classics showed
up in force to do their part.
The classics will be going back to Branson with a stop at the Downstream Casino
on the road trip down June 24th . Another
memorable trip in the making.
Anniversaries and Birthdays: Congrats
to Noble Andrew Snow who is one year
older June 23rd. Noble Lou and Lady Sue
Sheets celebrate an anniversary June 28th.
Lady Deb Feekes has a birthday July 8th and
Lady Sue Sheets has a birthday on July15th.
Congrats!
We have a bunch of fun and welcome
new members. If you like sports cars or
classic cars, check us out. Call Bob Giesen
at 316-721-4178, or just show up at our next
meeting the 2nd Wednesday of the month.
Arab Patrol
It’s been a little slow for May
and June. There was a good turnout at the Patrol Stag that was held
on May 20th at the VFW. Patrolman
Dave Bailey served as the grill master
for the steaks, sausages and hot links. As
always, the shrimp cocktails were great.
I think I ate three bowls of shrimp and I
don’t believe we had any leftovers this
year. Either that or I missed the sale of
the extra bags. Probably was done when
some of us had to leave early to visit the
Great Mandarin at the Shrine Center where
the Mandarin Degree was conferred upon
Patrolmen Brian West, Devon Olson,
and Rob Pohlman. Did I miss anyone?
The Birthday and Anniversary was held
at Boeing Lake on Sunday, June the 5th.
The turnout was well attended but a little
less than last year due to the extremely
hot weather and the Midian Shrine Family Day at Sedgwick County Zoo. Again
Dave Bailey served as the grill master
with the excellent sausages, beef kabobs,
hot dogs and hamburgers. Also thanks to
Kyle Rhorer and Loyd Geist for the set
up and clean-up. For the second straight
Chefs
Saturday morning (May 14) a
goodly group showed at 9:00AM at
the Shrine Center to start preparations
for the Winfield Golf tournament. By
1:00PM or shortly after the Beans,
Slaw, Bread, and Taters were done, loaded,
and ready for those hungry golfers. Duane,
Cuffy, Richard, Chuck, Tom, Kurt, and
Rex all headed south. Guthrie had to go
to work, and Wright had another steak feed
to get started on. They were supposed to
be replaced in Winfield. (W.W.----did you
actually work and help out)? One side light
to the food preparation, without Rosco being there, all of the cans and jars got thrown
away without having to be washed, sterilized,
and saved. Hopsing greatly appreciated this
change. Sorry Rosco.
Our June 8th meeting was certainly different. Neither Executive Chef Mitchell,
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LARRY WILSON
Reporter
year, Past Captain Mike Staats
and Patrolman Jay Danler have remained unbeaten at horse shoe. Any
takers for next year? And thanks to
Devon Olson, the kids really enjoyed
the sprinkler. A suggestion was made to
start early next year and have a fishing
tournament as well. At the June Stated
Meeting, Honorary Veteran Ron Fisher
received his 50 Year Shrine pin. Congratulations, Ron. It was also the Patrol Ladies
turn to supply the snacks after the stated
meeting and what a wonderful job they did.
Thank you very much, Ladies! By the time
the Topics is published, the Kechi parade
will be under our belts but looking forward
to the Shrine Bowl Parade in Hays. July
also means practice, practice, and more
practice as we get ready for CSSA competition with the Mulvane parade thrown
in. The Captain needs everyone attending
the practices. At the last practice, only 12
patrolman were available. That’s only half
of that we need out there. We need your
support and commitment to make it to an
“A” number one A-class.
HANK WRIGHT
Reporter
nor Secretary Phillips made
the meeting due to vacation and a
funeral. Rosco, being the last Chef to
enter the meeting got to be the acting
E. C. for the evening. To help out in
his confusion the Illustrious Sir visited to
cover some up coming opportunities for the
Chefs. Seems we will be serving up FOOD
for the July Stated meeting, so all you “belly
Masons” be sure and show up for an inexpensive meal. Marshal Ray Richecky was also
in attendance to make plans for the annual
Midian Stag on August 27th.
Up Date on the Winfield Golf outing: No
one seems to remember WW showing up except to pick up his steak. Without his interference things went smoothly, or at least normal
Until next time--------Make it Smoke boys!
It’ll taste GREAT-----when we serve it up.
JULY, 2011
Oriental Band
Another Knee Replacement! OB
Musette expert Noble Bill Argyle is
the latest member to have a knee or
two replaced. I wonder if many years
of parading with the OB is hard on the
knees, I wonder! Bill is recovering and
we expect to have him back in service very
soon.
The OB is taking a bus to Shrine Bowl
this year again. We have some seats available
with in- flight service! We will be going out
early Saturday morning and returning that
evening. If interested contact Director Jerry
Craft at 706-5036 or 722-6915.
I want to congratulate Illustrious Sir
David Pate for stepping-up and meeting the
Mandarin. He now enters that elite group of
Shriners who go around saying Ah-So...! He
was joined by about 20 of his closest friends
and a good time was had by all! I understand
Horse Patrol
Hey Guys, it is hot already, and
its only July. Just wait until August.
We would like to welcome a new member Noble John Winchell, he is from
Medicine Lodge. John, we welcome
you with open arms.
We will be parading in the Kansas Shrine
Bowl this year in Hays. That will be quite a
haul at 5:00AM, but it will be worth it for
the Kids.
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Reporter
all are waiting to enter the Calaboose Degree which I have heard is
back on the drawing boards again.
Thanks to Lonnie Nichols for his
hospitality after the Eureka parade.
Not many of the OB took advantage of
it, but those of us that did had a good time.
The pool was full and the food and camel’s
milk was top drawer!
We have another new band member.
William Reuschel was voted into our group
of merry men at the June 14th meeting….
Welcome! Also we had a first reading for
new noble Bill Johnson who has some connection to a past OB director?
The picture this month is the 3 stooges at
Texas Shrine Association meeting last year!
Hey Koppers, you need three more members
to change units and join you so they can
wear stripes?
GEORGE FINLEY
Reporter
I forgot a Birthday in June.
Noble Dewane Ewert was on the
25th and Noble Fred Taylor and his
bride Marilyn celebrated their Anniversay on June 2nd. Birthdays for July
are Lady Nadine Burner on the 11th.and
Noble Gary Mason on the 22nd. Our Anniversay for July is Noble Gary and Lady
Paula Rice on the 17th.
Until next time
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Keystone Kops
Hello July! Yes, Shriners and
Ladies it is summertime in the good
ole USA and the Keystone Kops love
it. Right now several Kops and Friends
are at Table Rock Lake in the midst of
the annual bass tournament we hold near
Viola campground. It is genuine shootout and
may the best Kopper win! Those of you not
there, well you are missing it. It is a Kopper
tradition that all Kops and Ladies are invited
to attend every year. It happens to be one of
the funniest and finest things we do every year.
So maybe some of you brand new Kops can
make it down next year, as many of the ole
Kops just can’t seem to show up. There is a
place in a boat for all who attend or bring your
own boat. You can come for a month, as some
do, or just a few days. I hope we see some new
faces next year.
Speaking of brand new Kops, we have
another one. Noble Danny Oliver has joined
the Midian Keystone Kops. We welcome you,
Danny, and your Lady Norma. I know you are
new to the Kops, but I have seen you at most
all the Kopper activities. We love it. Keep it
up and you could be the Kopper of the year.
Keep it up longer and you could be elected
to our Board, then on to stardom as Chief of
the Kops. Wow, I can see it now. Us ole Gold
Whistles are like visionaries, so if you want
to know about your future just ask one of us
and we will enlighten you and fill your mind
with our vast wisdom and knowledge of all
we see in your future! In the mean time, enjoy
being a gopher!
The Koppers are out there parading. Have
you seen us? We had a big turnout for Ceremonial and the Eureka parade. Hey, we even have
our hauler fixed. Thanks to some hard work by
several of the Kops. Thanks Jackie and Mark
for fetching the tranny. I heard it was a long trip
Midian Riders
“MOON”
Reporter
through Conway to Anthony and
back and kind of pricey. I thought
I might see a gas bill or bar bill, but not.
Thanks to Tank, Bert and Casey for
putting it in. I know others helped, so
you can beat me up next time you see me.
Our annual golf tournament went off great.
We had a couple of prep parties to get ready
for it, one at Bill and Sheryl Richards, then
another one at Jeremy and Tina Woodson’s.
Thanks for hosting them. Then we were off and
golfing on a beautiful Kansas morning. We had
many winners and everyone walked off with
a goodie bag and a prize. We enjoyed having
you all attend and look forward to seeing you
back next year. Also, a big THANK YOU from
the Koppers to all the Koppettes who helped at
the golf tournament. You did fantastic!
And now for Kopper news: Donnie did
not beat up Moon. (Well, not yet anyway).
The Broyles lost their ice coolers at Kaw
Lake. Moon and Darrin, both rang the “dinner bell” at the Kaw City Marina and boy did
they come a runnin”. Lady Merrilee Baker is
having trouble with her “pool boy”. He just
can’t seem to catch on and really just isn’t
worth a plug nickel, so I hear. I guess he is
pretty good at tearing up screen doors though!
You know Merrilee, you can dress them up, but
you just can’t take them out anywhere, now
can you? I know, I know, Bob, that door was
just waiting for you to show up! But it was a
brand new door!
I Wonder?? Will Merrilee find a new “pool
boy”?? I Wonder?? How much do screen doors
cost nowadays?? I Wonder?? Who caught
the BIG BASS?? I Wonder?? Did Casey’s
super mosquito repellant work at Chetopa?? I
Wonder?? Anyone got an ice cooler for sale,
cheap, one with wheels?? I Wonder??
Goldwingman
Reporter
At our last Rider’s meeting Noble
OJ Brock’s wife, Lady Bonnie, visited with us. She had brought up some
various Shrine hats and pendants for
those who wished to have them. She
also had some pictures of the burial site
where OJ is buried in Arlington. It was great
to visit with Bonnie and see the pictures she
had taken.
Am still on the lookout for new members.
If any of you know of someone
who may be interested, by all means
have them call one of us or come to a
meeting. Mentoring is a good way to
communicate with others.
If you know of a good destination for
us to ride to let Noble Lonny Mendenhall
hear about it so we can set up a date. Poker
run will be here soon enough.
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Directors Staff
Spring has sprung, fall has
fell, summer is here, and it’s
drier and hotter than, “HELLO”
everyone. Hope you’re all doing well. We
will be going dark for the months of July
and August so will not have D.S. meetings
these months. However, we will still have the
Topics articles so if you have something to
put in over the summer please either email or
call me. We also will still have our socials so
please keep reading your emails for information on them.
Our May social was held Saturday, May
14th at Whiskey Creek restaurant. As this
was also the first day of the Midian 2 day
Golf Tournament at Quail Ridge in Winfield
there was still a pretty good turnout. President Dean Lauterbach said good food, good
friends, and good fellowship was enjoyed
by all.
At our June D.S. meeting it was noted
by Ceremonial Director, noble Fred Smith
that we were well over half way to achieving enough points for receiving the Scimitar
Award. However, he would like to do more
than that and be the unit with the most scimitar points. So don’t forget that we can still
receive these points for our unit when you
attend parades even if you’re at the parade
for another unit that you also belong to. Just
make sure noble Fred is aware of your attendance.
Also at the June meeting, new Membership Chairman, noble Bart Ogden said he
is seeking nobles that are interested in being
mentors. If this is something you would be
interested in, please see noble Bart and I’m
sure he would be happy to explain to you
how to sign up.
Our June social was held Saturday, June
11th at Chief Aide, noble J.R. Gelvin and
Lady Denises’ home. This is one of our
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Reporter
premiere socials for the year
as this is a steak cookout, as
well as an auction to raise
money for our unit. The weather was perfect
this year and there was a great turnout. We
again had our world famous Chef, noble Ron
Fuller cooking up the steaks to perfection.
Our auctioneer for the evening was novice,
noble Ricky Brotherton. I think noble Ricky
may have missed his calling as he did a terrific job. We would like to thank noble J.R.
and Lady Denise for all the preparation it
took to get ready for this event. Also thank
you to everyone who brought side dishes for
the meal. It’s always great getting to taste all
the different things people bring. Thanks also
to noble Ray Scadden and Lady Barbara for
bringing the homemade ice cream. It was
a big hit. And a BIG thank you to all that
brought items for the auction. We took in
a little more than $1,500.00. Without your
continued support, this event would not be
such a huge success.
Our next social is scheduled to be at noble
Ray Scadden and Lady Barbara’s home on
Saturday, July 16th. This is a hamburger
cookout with a homemade ice cream contest.
Let’s have lots of entries in this event and
make this a social we want to keep doing.
This should be a lot of fun.
Birthday wishes for July go out to Nobles
Jim Branstetter, Kevin Coons Sr., Glen
Davidson, Dean Lauterbach, Jim Bob
Montgomery, Ross Smith, and Ladies,
Jeanie Brotherton, Sheana Godwin, Kim
Siegrist, and Ruth Lauterbach. Anniversary
wishes for July go out to noble Brian Byrd
& Lady Hidi, noble Kevin Coons Sr. &
Lady Libby, and noble Ron VanEtten &
Lady Dorie.
Here’s hoping everyone has a super fun
and safe summer. See you at the socials!!
CSSA RESERVATION DEADLINE
IS AUGUST 3, 2011
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FROM YOUR
WICHITA
SCOTTISH RITE
JUNE – 2011
NO ELMO LODGE THIS MONTH
Mon – July 4
Office closed for Independence Day
Have a safe and enjoyable holiday!
Every Tuesday
Donuts & Coffee - 8 - 9:30 AM
Everyone is welcome, come and enjoy the fellowship
Thurs – July 14 32nd Degree Practice - 6:30 PM
If you don’t have a part but like to, come to the rehearsal
Sun – July 17
Knights of Saint Andrew Lunch & Movie
Open to the public
Hot Dogs, Chips & Cookies $5.00 per person
Lunch @ 1:00 PM, Movie @ 2:00 PM
The movie is FREE
Thurs – July 21
Sensensy Band Concert 7:00 PM
Sponsored by the Million Dollar Band
Donations accepted, proceeds to the Plane of Mercy
And Shrine Hospitals
Thurs - July 23
Knights of Saint Andrew
Meeting at 7:00 PM
Open to all Scottish Rite Masons and their Ladies
Mon – July 25 32nd Degree Practice - 6:30 PM
If you don’t have a part but like to, come to the rehearsal
Thurs – July 28
Free Lunch - 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
If your Unit, Club, Lodge or any affiliate body had a function you would like in this free listing,
then just get the information to Jody Frazier [email protected].
functions
other than
midian
derby lodge #365 biscuit & Gravy
4th sat every month - 7am - 10am - 125 E. Market, derby
HAYSVILLE LODGE #112
200 S. Main, Haysville
2nd Saturday – 7am – 10am each month
Menu changes monthly
LADIES ORIENTAL SHRINE BINGO
EVERY TUESDAY – MINI’S AT 6:30PM – REGULAR GAMES AT 7:30AM
BEAR’S BINGO – MERIDIAN & MCCORMICK
$499 blackout jackpot, plus 2 progressive jackpots
MIDIAN TIN LIZZIES GOLF TOURNAMENT
SIERRA HILLS GOLF COURSE
SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 AT 9:00AM
$65.00 PER PERSON – OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
2 PERSON SCRAMBLE
Contact Fred @ 316-617-2628 or Tommy @ 316-258-6289
KRAZY KLOWNS AND CANDY LAND KLOWNS (L.O.S.)
MIDIAN HI-LIGHTS
FOR JULY
JULY 3-7
Imperial Session – Denver, CO
JULY 20
Relaxed Stated Meeting - 7:30pm
JULY 9
Automobila
JULY 23
Midian’s Got Talent Audition
JULY 16
Midian’s Annual Golf Tournament
Hidden Lakes
JULY 29-30
KANSAS SHRINE BOWL
Hays, KS
Steak Feed before Post CSSA Party on
September 10- Starting at 5:00pm
Scimitar Room (Dining Room)
39TH ANNUAL SILVERDALE QUARRY LODGE
Sat. Sept. 24, 2011 Steak Dinner $10.00
Gates open at 5PM Dinner Served at 6PM
3rd Degree by the Oklahoma Indian Degree Team
For tickets contact Dale Morrow,
e-mail [email protected]
FOR SALE
32nd ◦ Diamond Masonic Ring.
Center Round Diamond 1.20ct
Call 316-772-5306
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Arami Court
JAN HIEBERT
Reporter
We caught the “Spirit of Riverfest” parading in the Sundown
Parade. The crowd seemed to appreciate
our bubble machine and our colorful
float. We owe a big thank you to our
Trailers who helped us finish off the float
décor. And a huge thanks to Noble George
Finley for the use of his truck and trailer
and his driving expertise. We didn’t win any
prizes but we had a great time! Not sure at
this time, but we may be in the Kechi parade
later this month.
Registration packets for the 2011 MidStates Unit Meet went out in June. Now, we
have to really get serious about our Fun Night
USO Show. And preparations are underway
for the 2nd Annual Ya-Ya Sisterhood degree
which will be held during the unit meet.
At our June meeting we learned that several of our Ladies received Grand Appointments. Ladies Terri Wells, PHP and Billie
Whitney, PHP are Honorary Aides. Ladies
Maxine Bible, PHP and Diana Richecky,
PHP are Honorary Pages. And, Lady Cheryl
Ross, PHP is now a member of the LOSNA
Daughters of the Nile
Hello Nobles and Ladies, summer is here and I hope you are having
some fun in the sun! Several of our
members will have just had some Sand
& Sea Fun in the Sun at Supreme Session in Tampa Florida. Hope all is well
upon your return. We cannot wait to hear
news about your travels (although I hear
what happens at Supreme stays at Supreme).
June was a busy month for the Daughters
of the Nile. We welcomed 3 new members
during our June session. A hearty welcome
to Princess Alysha Greer, Princess Lisa
Bahruth and Princess Tammy Mosier. We
Grand Council Foundation Executive Board. Congratulations,
Ladies to you for the honor you bring to
Arami Court. Lady Cheryl announced
that our LOSNA Foundation will be
fully funding the St. Louis Shrine Hospital’s Hand Camp this year.
Our next Ceremonial has been moved to
August 27. Our initiates and their spouses,
we and our spouses will have a carry-in
brunch at 11:00am with the initiation ceremonies at 12:30pm. We look forward to
welcoming some new ladies into our order.
We invite everyone to come join us at
Bear’s Bingo every Tuesday for bingo. We
play minis at 6:30pm and regular games
at 7:30pm. The evening features two progressive jackpot games and a $499 jackpot
blackout game. Come on out and play with
us. You never know what our caller is going
to call besides bingo numbers.
One last thing. Be sure to ask Lady BJ
Kauffman why she’ll be purchasing a GPS
unit before the next big car trip!
Until next month, seahorse hugs!
PR JULIE WARD
Reporter
are glad to have you as members
of the order.
Just as we settle into our new home
at the Kansas Masonic home (which I
might add is very spacious). We would
love to see you during July and August.
Please remember that we are dark during
those months for session. However we do
have an Ice Cream Social this month on July
24th from 2-4pm at the Kansas Masonic
Home. Put the date of September 19th as
the next session. Stay Cool, Wear your sunscreen and remember to Smile for the Nile.
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