Second Quarter, 2012
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Second Quarter, 2012
Potentate Message Chief Rabban of Amran Shriners, Raleigh, NC as well as five other divan members from Omar. This year we have a great deal of work ahead of us as we continue to promote our fraternity. Such as in membership, I challenge each one of you to find one new member this year. I already have mine, as my brother Ed Norris from Archer, FL became a noble at our Winter Ceremonial. I am very proud of this, but I assure you I am always on the lookout for “quality members” and I hope you will be also. We have approximately 30,000 masons in North Carolina who are not Shriners. If we could attract just 1% this year, that would be 300 new nobles. Working together, I’m sure we can. Along the lines of revenue sources for our fraternity, in addition to our $10,000 give-away, we have added a golf cart raffle and candy sale. You will find additional information about these in this issue of the Red Fez and on our website. Your assistance is needed on all these events to keep our temple financially secure and allow us to provide the events that you, the nobility, deserve as members of Sudan Shriners. My slogan this year is “Honoring our PastLooking to our Future”. We have a rich and distinguished history at Sudan, which we must never forget, yet we must always be ready to adapt and change to ensure an equally successful future. I hope that each of you are as excited as I am about the future of our great temple and I hope that you join with me and your Divan as we make plans for a fun filled, enjoyable and successful 2012. Again, thank you for allowing me to serve you as your Potentate this year. May God bless you, our fraternity and our philanthropy! First, let me take this opportunity to thank the nobility for allowing me to serve you for the year 2012. Lady Traci and I pledge to do our best as we lead Sudan Shriners this year. I would also like to congratulate and thank Illustrious Sir Bruce Bulluck and Lady Peggy for their service, not only last year but all their years on line. It has been our honor and pleasure to serve with them and follow behind them as we progressed through the divan. To those of you who were not able to be with us at our winter ceremonial, you missed a great weekend. The weather was perfect, which made our attendance at the parade and other functions well attended. The Cane crew from Cumberland County sold out early, the Chef Crew gave out of food at the Moslem Feast and it was standing room only for the events on Saturday and Saturday night. We also created 52 new nobles and 2 new affiliates on Saturday! It’s a great way to start a new year with the excitement and enthusiasm of the greatest nobles and ladies in the world! I would like to thank the members of Team 2012 (over 80 nobles and ladies from 7 shrine clubs) for the fantastic hospitality rooms, ladies breakfast and decorations for Friday and Saturday night. One focus this year is on “quality” members and with the caliber of events that were provided in January we hope to have given both our existing and new nobles and ladies a reason to go home and find the quality people in their communities that we need to make Sudan grow. We were privileged to have in attendance the Grand Master of Masons of North Carolina, Most Worshipful Robert E. Gresham and Lady Carolyn and our Imperial Oriental Guide, Imperial Sir Chris Smith and Lady Ethel. In addition, we had visiting Potentates from Acca Shriners, Richmond, VA. Alee Shriners, Savannah, GA., Héjaz Shriners, Greenville, SC, Oasis Shriners, Charlotte, NC and Omar Shriners, Mt. Pleasant, SC. We were also pleased to have the April 2012 Yours in the Faith Steve M. Norris Potentate “Honoring our Past - Looking to our Future” 1 Red Fez Recorder’s Message Our headquarters building in New Bern still needs repairs and renovations. We hope to continue these improvements as funds become available. Please review Sudan’s calendar of events contained in this Red Fez. I hope to see you at as many events as your schedule will permit. REMEMBER – YOU ARE THE KEY TO SUDAN’S SUCCESS Sudan Shriners began 2012 with a “BANG”! Our Annual Winter Ceremonial was a tremendous success. The weather was perfect. The Cane Sales Crew from Cumberland County sold all their canes and the Chef Crew ran out of food during the Moslem Feast. Attendance at the Potentate’s Ball on Saturday evening was overflowing. Our new Potentate, Illustrious Sir Steve Norris, is well qualified to lead Sudan and he and First Lady Traci are off to a fine start. From Illustrious Sir Norris’ education, experience and business success, to his progression from Outer Guard to Potentate, his Shrine career is filled with travel, Shrine seminars, and untold contacts across Masonic and Shrine fraternities, all of which have well prepared him for a successful year. He is a Past Master of his Blue Lodge and has been a Grand Lodge Certified Lecturer for years. Sudan is on solid ground for 2012. The Ceremonial Cast executed a fine First Section on Saturday morning and our Units were spectacular during the mid-day parade. The Wrecking Crew orchestrated a flawless Second Section and those who were privileged to have crossed the “Hot Sands” of Sudan Shriners were most impressed, as was the audience. Sudan, like many other temples, continues having a net loss in membership. Our membership as of 31 December 2011 was 5508 and our net loss for 2011 was 307. There about 30,000 North Carolina Master Masons who are not Shriners, so we have a large number of men who qualify, with the perquisite, to be created Nobles. I urge each of you to strive to find a Master Mason and offer him membership in Sudan and “THE WORLD’S GREATEST PHILANTHROPY”. For 2012, Sudan is holding Fraternal Fundraisers to support the temple, such as a $10,000.00 cash giveaway, Candy Sales and Golf Cart (with trailer) raffle. Please review the information contained elsewhere in this issue of the Red Fez Magazine and on Sudan’s website for more information on these fundraisers. We must have sources of revenue other than temple dues in order to avoid future dues increases. April 2012 Yours in the Faith, Benny Smith Recorder Robinson AND Stith Insurance Dennis A. Leoni Vice President Jimmy Robinson President 513 Pollock Street New Bern, NC 28563 252-638-2111 Fax: 252-638-8624 1-800-726-1227 Home Phone: 633-4560 Complete Insurance Since 1905 2 Red Fez Steve M. Norris Allen R. “Buddy” Brown Jr. Potentate Captain of the Guard Steve M. Norris was born June 26th, 1961 in Conway, Horry County, South Carolina and raised on his family’s tobacco farm in the Hickmans Crossroads community of Brunswick County, North Carolina. He attended public schools and graduated from Coastal Carolina Community College with a degree in Surveying Technology. He is a professional Land Surveyor Licensed in North & South Carolina and a partner in the firm of Norris & Ward Land Surveyors, P.A. in Calabash, NC. Steve and his wife Traci have three daughters. They are members of Andrews Chapel United Methodist Church. He began his masonic travels in 1982 when he petitioned Shallotte Lodge #727 AF & AM in Shallotte, NC. He was appointed Junior Steward of his lodge in 1983. He became a Certified Lecturer in 1985 and was appointed District Deputy Grand Lecturer in 1986, a position he held for 5 years. He served as Master of his lodge in 1989 and was appointed District Deputy Grand Master that same year. During 1989, he also joined the Wilmington Valley Scottish Rite and crossed the hot sands of Sudan Shriners in Roanoke Rapids at the Fall Ceremonial that same year. He joined Brunswick County Shrine Club and served as its President in 1993. In 1994, he joined the York Rite of Wilmington and also became the first president of the newly chartered South Brunswick Islands Shrine Club. In 1995 Illustrious Sir Bobby Womble appointed Steve as Shrine Club Coordinator for Sudan Shriners. He held that position for 5 years and in 2000 he was elected to serve on the Board of Trustees. He resigned this position at the Winter Ceremonial in New Bern January 2004 to accept the appointment as Outer Guard from Potentate-Elect Brack Wilson. He was elected Potentate of Sudan Shriners on January 28, 2012. Allen R. “Buddy” Brown Jr. was born December 14, 1960 to Allen R. Brown and Suzanne Collins Brown in Dunn, NC. Following in his father’s footsteps he worked over 25 years in the tire industry with 20 plus in wholesale marketing and distribution. Currently, he is a Maintenance Mechanic and assistant to the Maintenance Administrator for the Benson Housing Authority in Benson, NC. Buddy is married to Tina P. Brown and they reside in Dunn, NC. They have 4 children, Mallarie, Josh, Corey, and Kristin, as well as 2 grandchildren, Kayden and Talyn. He and Tina attend Westfield Baptist Church in Dunn, NC. Buddy was raised a Master Mason on March 14, 2000 at Palmyra Lodge #147 in Dunn, NC and served as Master in 2006. He joined the Scottish Rite in Wilmington, NC March 18, 2000 and became a Sudan Shriner in November 2000 at the ceremonial in Dunn, NC. Buddy joined the Dunn Shrine Club in 2000. He was presented the Nelson Banks award in 2005. He served on the board and as President in 2006, as well as Secretary from 2009 through 2011. The members of Dunn Shrine Club awarded him Shriner of the year in 2009. After becoming a Shriner, Buddy joined the Sudan Dunn Clowns, and as “SKITTLES” the clown has represented Sudan and Shriners Hospitals by performing in parades all over eastern North Carolina. He served the Clown unit as President in 2005 and 2007. In 2002 he was elected Sgt. at Arms for the South Atlantic Shrine Clown Association and progressed through their offices to serve as President in 2007 and 2008. Buddy has had the privilege of being Co-Chairman of Team Membership for Sudan Shriners in 2010 and 2011, and is very honored and excited to continue to work for the children and serve the members of Sudan Shriners. April 2012 3 Red Fez Coble D. Wilson, III Sudan Public Relations Director Appointed Noble Coble D. Wilson, III was born on February 5, 1968, in Lumberton, North Carolina to Coble D., Jr. and Pattie Wilson. Coble graduated from Lumberton Sr. High in 1986. He then went on to attend Kings College graduating with a Degree in Marketing in 1988. Upon graduation, he went to work with Freeman Motor Company where he joined his grandfather and father as the third generation of Wilsons to work at the family owned business. In 1999, Coble partnered with his brother Dayton to open Wilson Automotive, their own independently owned automotive dealership. In 1997, Coble married Lumberton native Sheryl Gore. They were blessed with the birth of their son Jameson Coble “Jace” in November 2009. They are members of First Presbyterian Church in Lumberton. Coble was raised to the Degree of Master Mason on March 9, 1993, at St. Alban’s Lodge #114 in Lumberton, NC. He presided as Master of the Lodge in 1998. He became a member of Sudan Shriners on August 7, 1993 and later that same year joined the Robeson County Shrine Club. Since his joining, Coble has been very active with his club and Sudan Shriners. In 1998, he received the Nelson Banks Membership Award. In 2001, he was honored with the award of “Shriner of the Year”. He served as club president in 2002 & 2003. Following his tenure as president, he served as the club’s treasurer from 2005 to 2011. He is a charter member of the Sudan Tomcats unit where he assisted with its formation in 1997. Coble proudly served as Fall Ceremonial Chairman in 2001 for Illustrious Sir Joe I. Joyner and in 2006 for Illustrious Sir C. Olen Smith, Jr. He was elected in October 2002 to the New Bern Court Royal Order of Jesters #145. He served as Membership Chairman for Sudan Shriners from 2005 – 2009 and Co-chairman in 2011. Coble has also been an active part of his community by serving on the Lumberton Area Chamber of Commerce Board from 2004 - 2006. Noble George Raecher from the Wayne Shrine Club has been appointed as the Director of Public Relations for Sudan Shriners. Noble Todd Lewis from the Dunn Shrine Club has been appointed as the Assistant Director. The Potentate’s theme for 2012 is “Honoring our Past - Looking to our Future”. For Sudan to accomplish this, we must re-vitalize our Public Relations Program. Illustrious Sir has requested every club and unit appoint representatives to assist in this program. We would like these appointments to be those nobles that are very actively involved in their clubs and units. Area Coordinators have been appointed to assist and manage the five areas in Sudan. The challenge of revitalizing the Public Relations Programs in Sudan is probably not as difficult as you might think. Public Relations is the art of “selling” and “telling” what we do. Our business as Shriners is no different than private business. We can do this by using radio, television and newspapers in the communities where we live. PR materials to do this are available at Imperial. I can assure you if you run a success story about a child in conjunction with a charitable fundraiser you will increase your profit! Public Relations is teaming up with the Membership, Masonic Relations and the Plaque Sales Committees to increase our overall effectiveness. We need to expand awareness of our Shriners Hospitals for Children and we need new Shriners to sustain our future. Noble Todd Lewis has put together a very impressive Burn Awareness Program. That initiative is addressed in a separate article in this Fez, “Be Burn Aware”. We have asked Sudan Director, Noble Frank Long, assist us with another initiative by capturing the unit history of all our units. We might even consider, if possible, publishing this and making it available as a booklet. We have tackled and done well with our initiative of expanding the Red Fez quarterly publication. The publication is expanding the page count to 24 pages with hopefully a lot more information to our nobility and the ladies on activities and initiatives around Sudan. We need articles from clubs, units, and success stories on patients. Another project is to have every club and unit tell others of your yearly projects and activities in fundraising. Someone else might want to try it! How many clubs entertain their patients in their area with a special event? Has your Shrine Club President made contact with our patient’s families? If you have an idea, please share it. Outer Guard April 2012 4 Red Fez 2012 Shriners International Public Relations Initiative “BE BURN AWARE” a yearlong event and a permanent part of our Public Relations efforts. We can make this plan a reality with your assistance. Bringing awareness to the public about Shrinedom and what we do for our children is most important. We are looking for shrine clubs, nobles and PR Reps to assist us with this initiative. If there are any firefighters in your clubs that may be familiar with fire prevention activities and such they would be a great asset. Our plans this year include multiple public events within Sudan and taking advantage of the time we spend at public events that are already scheduled to get this information distributed. Shrine clubs and nobles that are interested in assisting with this initiative and helping our children to “Be Aware” may submit their interest to us by email. Further details are being developed at this time for the remainder of the year. We look forward to hearing from you in the near future. References- Shriners International; www.burnawareness.org Fraternally, Todd D. Lewis, Assistant Director Sudan Public Relations The Sudan Public Relations team would like to introduce to you our primary initiative for 2012. As requested by Illustrious Sir Steve Norris, we would like to get Sudan Shrine re-involved with burn awareness. Even with what we do for children in the way of medical assistance, one of the most important things we can do for children is teach them to be aware of the dangers that cause burns. Shriners International has introduced to us this year a new campaign concerning this. The new burn awareness slogan is “Be Burn Aware”. This refers to teaching children to be aware of all the dangers in and around homes that cause burns. Dangers around kitchens, stoves, bathrooms, and even outdoor dangers such as gasoline canisters are a few examples. The teaching of home escape plans is also included. February 5-11 of this year was the actual week set aside for Burn Awareness. However, with this being a new venture for Sudan, we are planning to make this “Proud Sponsor of Sudan Shriners” April 2012 5 Red Fez Winter Ceremonial Ill. Sir Steve Norris Camel Drivers at work Ladies Breakfast Beautiful table set-up Chef Crew Norris Ladies Sold Out Canes Anticipating a Parade! Omar Divan Reviewing Stand Patrol The Children Being a Hillbilly Tom Cats Camel Drivers April 2012 6 Red Fez Winter Ceremonial Thunderbolts Candidates in the Parade Pender County’s Finest! Mini Cars Beach Bums A Boat on Middle Street Harnett County Racers Uh oh....Arthur Desert Rats New Potentate Installation The Ladies Imperial Oriental Guide Chris Smith Traci’s Bracelet The Norris Men April 2012 7 Red Fez NEWS from Cincinnati Elite Transport Team Gives Children Top Care All Care and Services are Provided Regardless of the Patients’ Ability to Pay Four year-old Jacob always wanted to be a policeman. Before his burn injury, Jacob loved to dress up as a policeman and run around his neighborhood. But overnight, Jacob went from fun-loving toddler to fighting a serious burn injury. Conditions Treated at the Cincinnati Hospital BURN CARE • Burn injuries • Inhalation injuries • Burn reconstruction & rehabilitation Quick action by his hometown hospital and just hours after his injury, Shriners Hospitals for Children® — Cincinnati’s transport team was mobilized and Jacob was enroute to the Cincinnati hospital. Jacob’s transport to Cincinnati was managed by the hospital’s elite group of clinicians that recently earned its 5th accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS). This accreditation represents the highest standards of medical transport services. An internationally recognized organization, CAMTS is ranked as the leader in establishing air ambulance standards over and above FAA, State and Federal regulations. PLASTICS & RECONSTRUCTIVE CONDITIONS • Congenital ear deformities • Congenital hairy nevus (large birthmarks) • Cleft lip and palate • Brachial plexus injuries (nerve damage affecting upper extremities) • Congenital hand malformations • Gynecomastia (abnormal breast development in teenage boys) • Congenital breast deformities • Hidradenitis (chronic sweat gland disorder) • Post trauma deformities (treadmill injuries, dog bites, lawnmower accidents) There is such a critical component to pediatric burn care that quick action on everyone’s part provides children with the best possible outcome. COMPLEX WOUND & The sooner a child reaches Shriners Hospitals for Children - Cincinnati, SKIN CONDITIONS the better the chances for a full recovery. • Purpura Fulminans The hospital’s transport team is one of only 147 in the country and the • Necrotizing skin infections & Necrotizing Fasciitis only pediatric burn transport team in the Tri-state to receive such designation. Of an estimated 500 air ambulance services nationwide, less • Stevens-Johnson Syndrome • Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis than 30% are CAMTS accredited. • Port wine stains The Cincinnati hospital transport team has flown more than 2,000 missions to 30 states. The team also transports children with spinal cord injuries to the Shriners Hospitals for Children that provide spinal cord injury rehabilitation. Four weeks after his injury, Jacob was ready to be discharged. His road to recovery was short thanks to the expert care he received at the Cincinnati hospital, beginning with our elite and nationally recognized medical transport team. If you know a child we can help, please call: Emergency Patient Referrals 866-947-7840 Non-emergency & Non-burn Patient Information 513-872-6240 or [email protected] shrinershospitalsforchildren.org April 2012 8 Red Fez The Traveling Roadrunner Noble Paul Bullard All Roadrunners had to travel to New Bern to pick up the van, travel to the city where the patients and families lived and then make the long trip to either the Greenville or Cincinnati hospitals. In 2008, Illustrious Sir Bobby Waller, directed vans be positioned in New Bern and Wilson. The eight vans utilized now have an assigned Roadrunner with the responsibility of making sure his vehicle is road worthy and properly maintained at all times. Noble Bullard has a fantastic philosophy of the “Team Effort” needed for the Shriners Hospitals System. The hospital provides the technical and medical expertise to correct the medical issues and the Roadrunners make sure the patients are taken to and from appointments. Shriners work very hard to support the system by fundraising and finding patients and the general public contributes by supporting the fundraising activities and the media sends the messages about Shriners Hospitals for Children. Noble Bullard stated, “Miss one of these links and we are all in trouble, “I love what I have been able to do over my eighteen years and certainly don’t regret one minute”. From the nobility and especially the children, we say “Thank you Noble Bullard for your dedication and service.” Two hundred and fifty times, you made a difference in a child’s life. Noble R. Paul Bullard holds the record for Roadrunner Trips carrying our patients and their families to the Shriners Hospitals for Children, garnering over 250 individual trips. Cumulatively, he has spent an estimated one year and five months on the road with these precious children. The miles traveled are most likely in the tens of thousands. Trips to Greenville are generally two days and trips to the Burn Center in Cincinnati are three. He made trips from around Sudanland to Charlotte where the Cincinnati Shriners Hospitals for Children Burn Center often times sets follow-up appointments for recovering patients that will not require actual medical treatment. Noble Bullard became a Shriner in 1986 and is a member of the Lenoir County Shrine Club. R. Paul Bullard retired from the National Forestry Service in 1992 and in 1993 he joined the Roadrunners and remained an active member until 2011 at the age of 75. He has many stories to tell and memories of helping countless families. When he joined there were only twelve Roadrunners and the unit made approximately 5 trips a month. Noble Bullard states he probably dealt with over one hundred patients. He often saw patients on their first visit and through the years saw the results of long term care by our hospitals. Noble Bullard doesn’t know all the history of the Roadrunner Unit but provided the following. The Roadrunners were originally formed in 1974. Sudan did not have any “Roadrunner” vehicles or uniforms. Shriners transported the patients and the patient’s family in the Shriners’ privately owned vehicles to and from the hospitals. Uniforms were not obtained until about ten years ago. April 2012 Roadrunners Presented John S. Phillips Unit Award Roadrunner Director Tim Boykin shows the plaque presented to Sudan Roadrunners, as outstanding Sudan Unit for 2011. The plaque was presented to Boykin by Sudan's Potentate at the Winter Ceremonial in New Bern on January 27. 9 Red Fez No Coincidence! Lost In The Desert (Bad Addresses) First of all let me make it perfectly clear that I do not believe in coincidence! We as Masons say we put our trust in God and if that is true we acknowledge that by trusting Him we are pawns to be used at His will. With that said, let me tell you a true story that took place February 15 & 16, 2012. Rod Hughes and I are Roadrunners and as such were on a trip to the Shriners Hospital in Greenville, SC. We had been on the road since 4:30am in an effort to pick up two patients and get to a 1:00pm appointment. We had to go to Leland and Lumberton. We made our hospital appointment on time with no problems. Since we were spending the night with no real schedule to follow, we decided to leave for home at 6:00am. The trip that usually takes about seven hours would put us back in New Bern by early afternoon. As I was checking us out of the Days Inn, the clerk casually mentioned that the woman and her son sitting in the lobby had flown in from Florida the day before and had no way to get to the Shriners Hospital. Now the purpose for our partially filled van became clear. We had two empty seats and no schedule to meet. We could take her to the hospital. As we went she told her story. She had never made contact with Shriners. Her pediatrician had told her to take her son who was on a walker to the Shriners Hospital for help. She had flown to Greenville, SC on her own and rented a motel room. Her plan was to take a cab to the hospital and ask for help. I have no idea why she picked the Days Inn, but that is the one motel that is usually full of Shriners. There we were with two empty seats; no schedule to meet and we knew the way to the hospital. We took her there and got her checked in. We told the people at the desk her story and asked of their assistance and for them to see to it she had a ride back to the motel and to the airport the next day. We also asked that she be put in touch with Shriners in her area. Before leaving we gave her the phone number of Shriners in Tampa, Florida. When we left the hospital she was being checked in and we had done all we could. In all that was taking place I forgot to ask her name. Coincidence? Not a chance. Everything happens for a reason and each Roadrunner has a purpose. Never forget it! Respectfully, Robert N. Shaw P.O. Box 1184 Gaston, NC 27832 Michael J. Davis 838 Sara Lane Fayetteville, NC 28312 Dwayne E. Spillman 5864 Anthony Drive Woodbridge, VA 22193 Roque Gonzalez III 2523 Canyon Crest St. Sierra Vista, AZ 85650-6826 Eddie D. Stephens 6929 Mosquito Hill Ash, NC 28420 Walter N. Johnson P. O. Box 30073 River Ranch, FL 33867 Raymond A. Warren 335 Riverwalk New Bern, NC 28562 Daryl Khan 903 Angus Valley Dr. Rolla, MO 65401 UNDELIVERABLE ADDRESSES In Memorium NAME TOWN CREATEDEXPIRED Eugene A. Bowen Newport 1/23/1999 1/20/2012 * Thurman Bruce Boyette PP Wilson 5/26/1954 2/16/2012 * Jessie E. Briley Greenville 12/15/1965 2/1/2012 Jerry J. Brown Aurora 5/24/1975 1/18/2012 * James B. Bullard Castle Hayne 11/9/1985 1/13/2012 * Thomas H. Crane, Jr. Conway 11/1/1967 2/1/2012 * Tom A. Denton Rocky Mount 11/30/1968 12/26/2011 William H. Easterling Rocky Mount 11/30/1968 1/7/2012 * Clifton H. Edens Sneads Ferry 5/23/1968 2/10/2012 Jerry W. Forrest Fayetteville 1/27/2001 12/30/2011 * Lawrence J. Fortin Apple Valley, CA 1/25/1951 12/6/2011 * George T. Griffin Camden 9/10/1966 1/20/2012 James R. Grizzle Fayetteville 11/4/1961 1/8/2012 Joseph Gurganus Williamston 11/20/1982 1/23/2012 Ben T. Haddon Bolivia 5/21/1988 2/9/2012 * William O. Hale New Bern 11/30/1968 1/2/2012 James O. Harvell, Jr. Key Biscayne, FL 5/24/1956 11/22/2011 Irvin L. Hayes Nashville 11/12/1977 1/20/2012 Jetter C. Hobgood Creedmoor 6/9/1955 1/3/2012 * Stanley H. Howard Henderson 12/7/1974 1/12/2012 Dan G. Johnson Wrightsville Beach 5/18/1961 10/21/2011 Charles T. Manning, Jr. New Bern 1/26/1980 12/28/2011 * James L. Menius New Bern 1/23/1964 2/11/2012 * Anderson Midgett Hatteras 9/3/1947 1/13/2012 Walter L. Mills Riegelwood 5/26/1979 12/24/2011 Larry R. Moore Wilmington 1/27/2001 1/27/2012 * Larry W. Piver Nakina 11/21/1987 1/20/2012 * Arthur J. Poillon Fairhope, AL 1/27/1973 12/2/2011 * Oscar B. Porter, Jr. Rocky Mount 1/25/1969 1/28/2012 Ray J. Reaves Kinston 5/19/1984 2/9/2012 * Carl L. Reece Fayetteville 11/17/1979 12/26/2011 * John S. Shallcross Smithfield 5/21/1964 1/6/2012 David J. Shortridge Raeford 11/20/2004 1/4/2012 * Roy B. Sloan Fayetteville 5/23/1970 1/2/2012 Milton E. Smith New Bern 5/23/1968 1/17/2012 Benjamin P. Terrell, Jr. Louisburg 1/25/1951 1/26/2012 * Gerald F. Timon Jacksonville 11/18/1978 1/15/2012 Gary T. White Goldsboro 11/22/1980 12/21/2011 Ronald K. Wray Little River, SC 1/27/1973 12/28/2011 Noble A.M. Kinker Roadrunner April 2012 William E. Covington, Jr 325 N Cool Spring St #501 Fayetteville, NC 28301 * Widows Fund 10 Red Fez Sampson County Sudan Roadsters & Shrinettes 20th Annual 4-Person $240.00/Team by ted icap h g Fli hand m Tea Lakewood Country Club Golf & Leisure at it’s Best Superball Golf Tournament April 21, 2012 9:00am Mulligans & Red Bomb Included Lakewood Country Club 555 Country Club Road Salemburg, NC 28385 910.525.4424 www.golfatlakewood.net Breakfast Compliments Of Hardee’s Of Roseboro Limited to the 1st 20 Paid Teams Breakfast & Lunch Provided EXTRAS Hole #17 $100.00 Cash Closest to the Pin J&B Cleaning & Janitorial Service, Warsaw NC Hole #15 $100.00 Cash Closest to the Pin By: Harold’s Barber Shop Hole #3 $100.00 Club Gift Certificate Closest to the Pin Lakewood Country Club Hole #9 Hole-In-One New Car or Truck Vester Nissan of Clinton By: Donnie Lamm Hole #13 $100.00 Longest Drive Seniors and Men By: Wilson Manufacturing Hole #4 $100.00 Longest Drive Women By: S.C. Shrinettes Proceeds are for the benefit of Sudan Roadsters. Payments are not deductible as Charitable Contributions. Captain:__________________________________Hdcp:_________________________Phone:________________ Player:___________________________________Hdcp:_________________________Phone:________________ Player:___________________________________Hdcp:_________________________Phone:________________ Player:___________________________________Hdcp:_________________________Phone:________________ FMI CONTACT: Karl Thurber, Lakewood C.C. 910.525.4424 Earl Smith 910.385.8229 Jona Smith 910.590.2453 April 2012 11 Make Checks Payable To Sampson County Shrinettes P.O. Box 663 Clinton, NC 28328 Red Fez SUDAN SHRINERS SPRING CEREMONIAL In Honor of Albert H. Parker, PP New Bern, North Carolina May 18 – 19, 2012 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Friday ~ May 18, 2012 10:00 am 10:30 am ~ 12 noon 1:30 pm 4:00 pm ~ 11:00 pm Golf Tournament – River Bend Golf & Country Club Widows Fund Meeting / Lunch (Shrine Temple ~ Board Room) Board of Directors Meeting (Shrine Temple ~ Board Room) Fun, Food, Fellowship & Dance – DJ – Fred Rouse (Across from Temple - Waterfront) (Dress – Casual – Flip flops optional) Admission by 2012 Shrine or Blue Lodge Dues Card Saturday ~ May 19, 2012 7:30 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 10:00 am 11:00 am 12:00 noon 1:00 pm 2:30 pm ~ 4:00 pm Registration of Candidates (Shrine Temple) Stated Business Meeting (Shrine Auditorium) Ladies’ Breakfast & Entertainment (New Bern Convention Center ~ 203 S. Front St.) (All Ladies & Candidates Wives Invited) First Section – Shrine Degree by Ceremonial Cast (Shrine Auditorium) Parade Formation at Kafer Park (George Street) Parade Steps Off – (George St. ~ Broad St. ~ Middle St. ~ Disbands on South Front St. at BB&T & Hilton) Moslem Feast - Chef Crew Unit - (Riverfront Convention Center) Second Section – Initiation by Wrecking Crew - (Riverfront Convention Center) 3:00 pm ~ 5:00 pm 7:30 pm ~ 9:00 pm 9:00 pm ~ 12:00 midnight Sudan Hospitality Room - (Hilton) Introduction of New Nobles, Memorial Service, Hospital Patients Introductions, Awards & Check Presentations & Potentate’s Remarks (Shrine Auditorium) Potentate’s Ball – “Big Sam” (Shrine Auditorium) Nobles / Ladies & Invited Guests Only Fezzes Requested All Weekend Nobles Coat / Tie & Fez Requested Ladies ~ Dress or Pantsuit April 2012 12 Red Fez SUDAN SHRINERS ROADRUNNERS are hosting the ANNUAL SPRING CEREMONIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT Friday, May 18, 2012 shotgun start at 10:00 am THE RIVER BEND GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB located on Hwy 17 South, New Bern, NC Tournament is open to all Masons, Shriners, Candidates, and Guests 4 MAN SUPERBALL Entry Fee: $60.00 per player Includes green fee, cart fee, full sit down meal at end of round prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places MAIL FORM TO: Noble Richard Wagner 4335 Hwy 55 East, New Bern, NC 28560 Player 1 _______________handicap _____ Player 2 _____________handicap____ Player 3 _______________handicap _____ Player 4 _____________handicap____ Directions: leaving New Bern, head south on Hwy 17 South, at approximately 5 miles, turn left at River Bend stop light, go 1 1/2 miles, entrance to club on left April 2012 13 Red Fez Fiancial Statements A-1 Tree, Inc. G. Scott McDaniel, CPA, PC Earl W. Temple Certified Public Accountant 3301 Old Cherry Pt. Rd. New Bern, NC 28560 Scott McDaniel, CPA [email protected] 252-636-0611 [email protected] Evergreen, NC 910.654.5506 www.scottmcdanielcpa.com www.a1treeinc.com April 2012 14 Greer, SC 864.877.4831 Fax 888.655.7376 Red Fez Sudan Cart Caravan Of Lenoir County Shrine Club 10 “Annual Golf Tournament” Falling Creek Country Club April 14th, 2012 th April 2012 15 Red Fez Twenty Years of Trucking For The Children 2012 Winter Ceremonial Candidates Nicholas Adam Armstrong Douglas Michael Bacskay Wayne Edward Baker James Robert Blalock William Allen Brandon Jr. Joseph Dean Buchanan Jimmie Donald Bullis Jr. Cornelius Stewart Chance Jr. Edward Earl Croom Craig Shawn Davis William Edwin Douglas Kenneth Michael Ellison Andrew Roy Ennis Jeffrey David Garner Chester Eric Dolph Gartin Peter Christopher Gartin TommyHarold Hall Jr. David Watson Hamill Gary Cuthral Hamilton III James Frederick Hinson Randy Ray Hoffer Robert Michael Horner Jeremy Scott Howard Timothy Paul Woodrow Lanier Jacob Kendall Lea Joshua Reagan Lea Andy Earl Lee Steven Louis Lupton Christopher Todd Magee DonnieGene May Clifton ManleyMills Jr. Dennis Carroll Mills Cory Adam Noe David Thomas Norris Edson D Norris Jarrod Eugene Norris Ronnie Alan Odum Jr. Gene Kelly Parker James Lonnie Peacock Leland (Lee) Ray Pearson Logan (Nmn) Penman Mark David Renn Daniel Arrington Robinson Corey Austin Sasser Chad Everette Smith Derwood Kenneth Spell Jr. Richard Leslie Stout Jr. Larry Herbert Thomas Marvin Eugene Thomas Jr. Richard Polaski Watkins Jeffrey Wayne Watson John Ashley Westbrook New Bern, NC 28560 Vanceboro, NC 28586 Wilmington, NC 28403 New Bern, NC 28560 Holly Ridge, NC 28445 Sanford, NC 27330 Wilmington, NC 28405 Lumberton, NC 28358 Wilmington, NC 28409 Cerro Gordo, NC 28430 Tabor City, NC 28463 Leland, NC 28451 Manteo, NC 27954 Hampstead NC 28443 New Bern, NC 28560 New Bern, NC 28560 Hope Mills, NC 28348 Pollocksville, NC 28573 Dunn, NC 28334 Whiteville, NC 28472 Holly Ridge, NC 28445 New Bern, NC 28560 Trenton, NC 28585 Sneads Ferry, NC 28460 Hampstead, NC 28443 Hampstead, NC 28443 New Bern, NC 28560 New Bern, NC 28561 Manteo, NC 27954 Trenton, NC 28585 Trenton, NC 28585 Trenton, NC 28585 Smyrna, NC 28579 Whiteville, NC 28472 Archer, FL 32618 Sneads Ferry, NC 28460 Pollocksville, NC 28573 Wilmington, NC 28411 Benson, NC 27504 Wilmington, NC 28409 Clinton NC 28328 Wilmington NC 28409 Bethel, NC 27812 Benson, NC 27504 New Bern, NC 28562 Clinton NC 28328 Pollocksville NC 28573 Wilmington, NC 28403 New Bern, NC 28560 Wilmington, NC 28412 Clayton, NC 27520 Newton Grove, NC 28366 The Sudan Mini-Rigs from Wayne County are celebrating their twentieth year of operation this year. The Unit was formed in Wayne County by members of the Wayne Shrine Club in 1992. The unit was created during Past Potentate Illustrious Sir Arnold Brown’s term in office and consisted of thirty-five (35) charter members. The identical red “Mini Tractor Truck Rigs” were purchased by members at a reported cost of $1800.00 each. Initially, there were twelve (12) trucks in the unit. The unit’s first parade was in November 1992 at the Sudan Fall Ceremonial in Lumberton, NC. They performed in six parades in their first year. In 1993, they made their first donation to the Shriners Hospital of $650.00. During the 20 years of operation, the Sudan Mini-Rigs have grown and now have fortyfour members, with twenty Mini-Rig Trucks and seven Recovery Vehicles. They have maintained a “truck history ownership” on every truck since the unit was formed. This unit has participated in as many as 41 parades/performances in one year. Members incur all of the costs of upkeep for the Rigs and the cost of driving to the many events. Every penny donated to this unit has been given to Shriners Hospitals for Children or the Sudan Transportation Fund. At the conclusion of this units 20th year, over $200,000.00 will have been donated from the 700 plus parades and events they have attended. The Mini Rigs are a crowd pleaser no matter where they go. Congratulations to the Mini Riggers and Keep on Trucking for the Children! Affiliates Thomas Locke Shuping Newport, NC 28570 Harry August Strand New Bern, NC 28562 April 2012 16 Red Fez Sudan Shriners – Membership 2012 Shriners Hospitals for Children is a health care system of 22 hospitals dedicated to improving the lives of children by providing pediatric specialty care, innovative research, and outstanding teaching programs for medical professionals. More than 9,500 Physicians have received their residency education or post graduate fellowships at our hospitals. Shriners Hospitals operate at a cost of $2.9 million a day caring for approximately 190,000 children annually. Children up to age 18 with orthopedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and palate are eligible for care and receive all services in a family-centered environment, regardless of the patients’ ability to pay. By: Allen “Buddy” Brown Total Membership as of December 31, 2010 Nobles Created100 Nobles Affiliated10 Nobles Restored35 Nobles Associated4 5815 TOTAL GAIN149 Nobles Demitted-28 Nobles Suspended-213 Nobles Expelled-0 Nobles Deceased-205 Nobles Resigned D -0 Asso. Members Dropped -10 Nobles, we have a wonderful product to sell! Make a commitment to share our story this year with someone of Quality. You may not ask a man to be a Mason, but you can surely ask a man to be a Shriner. NET LOSS -307 Candy Sales Fundraiser Total Membership as of December 31, 2011 5508 We need Quality Shriners versus Quantity Shriners The following has been initiated: ● Pay Pal on the temple website ❍ This is for convenience ❍ Speed ❍ Easier record keeping ● Phone Tree ❍ Saves Money ❍ Reaches people faster ❍ More timely contact As a new fundraiser – 500 boxes of candy bars (50 per box) has been ordered to be sold immediately from “World’s Finest Chocolate”. Any Club, Unit, Shrinettes or individual that would like a box, please call the temple at 252-6375197 or email [email protected] to place your order. Ask yourself – How can I help? Take responsibility for the members of your club or unit. If you see a name on the NPD list, don’t just dismiss it; see if you can make contact and help! Notify a member of the Divan or Team Membership of a financial hardship case or sickness. Don’t wait until a Noble is suspended to find out why! Proceeds are for the benefit of Sudan Shriners and not deductible as a charitable contribution ATTENTION NOBLES 1451 Members HAVE NOT PAID THEIR MEMBERSHIP DUES FOR 2012 Shriners are distinguished by an enjoyment of life in the interest of philanthropy. Through fellowship and philanthropy, Shrinedom strengthens the soul and adds inner-meaning to daily life. It thus spreads a glow of joy through one’s entire family. The Shrine is best-known for its colorful parades, its distinctive Red Fez, and its official philanthropy, Shriners Hospitals for Children, which is often called “The heart and soul of the Shrine.” April 2012 This represents a $79,805.00 shortfall for the current operating budget! Your active financial support is vitally important in order for our great temple to function on a day-to-day basis. Illustrious Sir Steve Norris and the Membership Team are encouraging every Noble to remit his current year dues as quickly as possible. Thank you for your continued interest and allegiance to help Sudan, both Charitably and Fraternally. “Honoring our Past – Looking to our Future” 17 Red Fez 138th Imperial Session in Charlotte Sudan has reserved 200 rooms at the Hilton University Hotel on JM Keynes Drive. All reservations will go through the temple. According to Sudan Potentate Steve Norris, “This is the best and possibly the only chance many Sudan Shriners will get to attend an Imperial Session in their lifetime. This is a great way for our Nobles, Ladies, children and grandchildren to have a great vacation at this very special event.” Celebrate the 4th of July in Charlotte. Governor Beverly Perdue Proclaims 2012 Year Of The Shrine In North Carolina Oasis Shriners, John Sullivan PP and Imperial Sir Alan W. Madsen met recently with Governor Beverly Perdue. Gov Perdue proclaimed, “2012 year of the Shrine in North Carolina”. North Carolina will see their very own, Imperial Sir Alan W. Madsen, become the Imperial Potentate at the 138th Imperial Session for Shriners International. The Imperial Session will be held in Charlotte, July 1-5, 2012. As a reminder to all, this is the 140th Anniversary of Shriners International and the 90th Anniversary of Shriners Hospitals for Children. While visiting with Imperial Sir Madsen, Gov. Perdue enjoyed the company of hospital patient, Brady, and expressed her admiration for the work our hospitals do with the children. The Imperial Potentate is both the President and chief executive officer of Shriners International and serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors for both Shriners Hospitals for Children and the fraternity. Many events are scheduled for the 5-day event, one of which is the parade on July 4th. It will step off at 2:30pm with motorized units, clowns, horse units, drum and bugle units, bag pipe units from all over the United States and possibly from other countries to make this a truly memorable event. Website, imperial2012.com contains other information about the 2012 Imperial Session. I’m sure Sudan will be well represented. Director Frank Long will keep everyone informed of the parade details. April 2012 18 Red Fez Sudan Noble Ronnie Blount Elected Chairman of The Board Shrine Bowl of The Carolinas The Sudan Plaque Sales Program The Sudan Plaque Sales Program is off and running and is a year-long event. We are asking Shrine Clubs to appoint a Plaque Sales Chairman and help with this project. This program does not apply to just Shriners, although many invest in this worthy cause. Everyone knows this is another way for clubs and units to raise the needed money for Shriners Hospitals for Children. It is a relatively easy project to get involved in and have fun doing. Sales can be made in the denominations such as $25, $50, $100, $250, $500 and $1000. The successful plaque program in Sudan has plaques hanging in barber shops, law firms, fire departments, privately and family owned businesses and even churches. All of the plaques offered are very attractive. Sudan Shriners has to say congratulations to the Wayne Shrine Club which has won the Annual Plaque Award for the past ten years and has averaged $12,000 over the past years. They have offered this challenge -- Wayne Shrine Club will donate $1,000 to the Transportation Fund if a shrine club or unit, other than Wayne Shrine Club wins the 2012 Plaque Award. Again, the benefactor of the Plaque Sales is the Shriners Hospitals for Children! The Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas meeting was held at Hope Mills Shrine Club on February 24, 2012. The meeting was followed by a Banquet. Election of Officers for 2012 was held with Noble Ronnie Blount from Sudan, being elected Chairman of the Board in a tight election. Others elected for the ensuing year were President - PP Don Addman, Jamil Shriners; 1st Vice President - PP Connie Altman, Amran Shriners; 2nd Vice President Noble Jamie Smith, Héjaz Shriners; 3rd Vice President, PP Brack Wilson, Sudan Shriners; 4th Vice President Noble John McLeary, Omar Shriners; Treasurer, Noble Henry Long, Héjaz Shriners; Secretary, Noble John Davidson, Omar Shriners. PP Connie Altman was elected Game Ball Chairman. Illustrious Sir Steve Norris installed the officers. There was a special Public Relations video on the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas presented entitled, “A Past to Remember and a Future to Build On”. Sudan will obtain a copy of the video and make it available to our clubs and units. There are nearly 19,000 Shriners in the Carolinas representing Omar Shriners, Mt. Pleasant, SC; Sudan Shriners, New Bern, NC ; Héjaz Shriners, Greenville, SC; Jamil Shriners, Columbia, SC; and Amran Shriners, Raleigh, NC. The Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas is played to benefit the Greenville Shriners Hospitals for Children and 21 other Shriners Hospitals for Children across the nation. Last year’s game receipts and temple contributions raised $1.4 million. Over $69 million has been raised since the first game was played in 1937. The Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas game is the nation’s oldest and most prestigious high school Potentate Bruce Bulluck presents a 25 year pin and football all–star game in America. For more informacertificate to Elbert Lee, Sr. of Oriental. tion on this event go to www.sudanshriners.com and pull up SHRINE BOWL BOARD. April 2012 Red Fez 19 25-Year Presentation Sudan Shriners 403 East Front St. New Bern, NC 28560 Phone (252) 637-5197 ~ Toll Free (800) 697-5197 ~ Fax (252) 637-9935 To: Club & Unit Presidents / Secretaries & all Nobles From: Coble Wilson III, Co-Chairman Re: Golf Cart Raffle Nobles: One of Sudan’s planned fraternal fundraisers for 2012 is a Golf Cart Raffle, with the grand prize being a cart and trailer and some lucky person is going to win this on November 17th at our Fall Ceremonial in Dunn. You do not have to be present to win. The objective is to get the golf cart and trailer located in strategically high traffic areas with a lot of people, local festivals, expos and parades anywhere in Sudan’s area we can, then set up and sell tickets. Tickets will be 5 for $20 or $5 each. Specifications of Cart: PDS Golf Cart • EZ-GO solid color paint of choice • Custom lights front and rear • Factory Diamond plate Rocker Panels • New tinted folding windshield • 6’ Lift kit with 12” custom wheels • Rear folding seat • Front and rear custom seat covers • 36V charger • 2011 6X10 Trailer w/wood floor & ramp gate • The golf cart will be available to be picked up at Wilson Automotive in Lumberton and used to show and sell tickets by any of Sudan’s clubs or units at local events in your area. Sudan will carry insurance during this time period. Winner may choose the color they want. Attached is the Reservation Form with instructions. Proceeds are for the benefit of Sudan Shriners and not deductible as a charitable contribution. April 2012 20 Red Fez SUDAN SHRINERS Golf Cart Fundraiser SUDAN SHRINERS Golf Cart Fundraiser 403 East Front St. ~ New Bern, NC 28560 403 East St. ~ New NC 28560 Office:Front (252) 637-5197 Fax: Bern, (252) 637-9935 (252) 637-5197 Fax: (252) 637-9935 USE THIS FORM TOOffice: RESERVE GOLF CART AND TRAILER AT AN EVENT A custom Golf Cart and Trailer will be raffled off on Nov. 17th to some lucky winner at the Fall Ceremonial in th Dunn,Golf NC.Cart The and winner will will havebetheir choice will be $20 per sheet 5 orCeremonial $5 each. in A custom Trailer raffled off of oncolors. Nov. 17Tickets to some lucky winner at theofFall Dunn, NC. The winner will have their choice of colors. Tickets will be $20 per sheet of 5 or $5 each. (PLEASE PRINT) (PLEASE PRINT) Shrine Club Shrine Type of Club Event Estimated # at event: Estimated at event: Charge for #event: Type of of Event Date(s) Event Date(s) of Event Location Held Charge for event: Location Held Requested by: Requested by: Mailing Address Mailing Address Home # Home E-Mail# E-Mail # of Tickets: # of Tickets: Work # Work Cell ## Cell # Date cart to be picked up: Date cart to be picked up: Date cart to be returned: Date cart to be returned: Office Use Only: Office Use Only: Money turned in: Money turned in: Ticket numbers: Ticket numbers: Receipt signature: Receipt signature: Seller signature: Seller signature: Proceeds are for the benefit of Sudan Shriners and not deductible as a charitable contribution. Proceeds are for the benefit of Sudan and of not deductible a charitableand contribution. Proceeds are for theShriners benefit Sudan as Shriners not deductible as a charitable contribution. April 2012 21 Red Fez Shriners Hospitals Children Donations CAF - In Mem - Dec 2011............................................................ Donor Alton Yopp...........................................Mr & Mrs Snow Piver & Family Ben Williams............................................................... Tom & Kay Jones Betty Miller Mathews.................................................Arab Shrine Club Catherine “Pat” Cromwell........................ Onslow County Shrine Club Catherine Rhodes Stilley........................... Robinson & Stith Insurance Charles James, Jr............................................... Caron & Betty Norman Claudia Proctor Whitley....................................................... B.J. Hunter Eddie Troy Lane.................................................. Charles & JoAnn Eley Ellen Wemyss Granade.................................. Wayne & Marsha Benton Erlene Williams............................................ Elizabeth & Mat Raymond Erlene Williams........................................ Claudia Linkous/Billie T. Ray Ernest Morgan.................................................................Chris Blake, Sr. Florine Howard..............................................................Jack & Jean Lea Garland R. Smith........................................... Irish & Joyce O’Laughlin Gary White.................................................... Wayne & Marsha Benton Irvin C. Smith.................................................................... Buddy Inman James D. Smith..............................................Albert & Kathleen Parker James Hufham, Sr....................................................John & Sherry Russ Jamie Beaman................................................ Douglas & Brenda Dexter Jeff Jones................................................................................Joy William Jeff Jones...................................................................... Tom & Kay Jones John R. Godwin................................................................Abbe Godwin Johnnie Nitschke.................................Mr & Mrs Snow Piver & Family Julian C. Adcock....................................... Robert F. & Julia C. Adcock Latoyia D. Cowell................................................... Helen J. McPherson Madline Griffin....................................Mr & Mrs Snow Piver & Family Mary E. Rogers.............................................. Mr & Mrs King B. Leggett Max Jones............................................................. Doug & Becky Currin Melissa Williams...................................... Claudia Linkous/Billie T. Ray Mr & Mrs Tom Allgood.............................................. Tom & Kay Jones Mrs Ellen Gray............................................................. D. Calvin Stokes Nelson W. Newton................................. Mingo Lodge #206,AF & AM Phillip Bressler............................................................. Janet H. Monroe Roger Rouse.................................................... Southwood Ruritan Club Sandy Carter...............................................................Arab Shrine Club Shirley Allgood........................................................... Tom & Kay Jones Susan Blessing Carothers............................................Barbara Cucciarre Susan Blessing Carothers....................................... Dick & Jean Bechtel Susan Blessing Carothers..............................................Emil W. Krug, Jr. Susan Blessing Carothers........................................Fred & Karen Beech Tario Turco................................................. Robinson & Stith Insurance Thelma Nobles............................................ Robeson County Shrinettes Virginia E. Burnette...............................................Bill & Brenda Moore Virginia Evans Burnette........................ Ladies of the Arab Shrine Club Warren Dudley............................................... Brooks & Joann Marriner William “Bill” Hill..................................................... Olna D. Winstead William “Bill” Hill....................................................... Gene B. Allgood William “Bill” Hill..............................................Everett & Jeanne Cole William “Bill” Hill, Jr..................................William & Barbara Wooten William “Bill” Hill, Jr................................. William & Annette Lassiter William “Bill” Hill, Jr......................................... Ray & Lynette Radford William “Bill” Hill, Jr..........................................Mr & Mrs Bill Stuckey William “Bill” Hill, Jr........................................................... Lena Brown William “Bill” Hill, Jr.................................... TCI Business Capital, Inc. William “Bill” Hill, Jr............................................... William Lee Powell William “Bill” Hill, Jr........................................................ Frank Peoples William “Bill” Hill, Jr...........................................Marshall & Sue Brock William “Bill” Hill, Jr.........................................................Elton L. High William “Bill” Hill, Jr.............................................. The Santelia Family William “Bill” Hill, Jr.......................................... Hubert Carroll Arthur William “Bill” Hill, Jr....................................... Allen & Barbara D. Bass William “Bill” Hill, Jr.......................................Aubrey & Linda Nichols William “Bill” Hill, Jr.....................................Albert & Kathleen Parker William “Bill” Hill, Jr....................................................... Nancy Narron William “Bill” Hill, Jr....................................... Ron & JoAnn Poythress William “Bill” Hill, Jr.................................... Johnnie & Jane Albritton William “Bill” Hill, Jr.................................... Wilson County Shrinettes William “Bill” Hill, Jr..................................................... Ruth Breedlove William “Bill” Hill, Jr..................Brad, Susan, Amanda & Nichols Bass William “Bill” Hill, Jr................................................. Walter T. Hannan William L. Downing.................................... Robert, Kim & Aren Ipock Willie “Billy” Edwards........................................... Lisk & Jean Everette Total $3,829.00 CAF - Plaques/Donations Dec 2011 Arab SC -Plaque Sales..................................................................$50.00 Bennie & Susan Howard............................................................$500.00 Bladen Co SC - ..........................................................................$196.20 Bladen Co SC - Fish Fry..........................................................$1,000.00 Bob & Janice Nelson..................................................................$200.00 Chris Vurnakes..............................................................................$25.00 Cumberland Co SC - Cane Sales............................................$4,600.00 Cumberland Co SC - Fish Fry.................................................$7,600.00 Cumberland Co SC - Plaque Sales.............................................$100.00 Don & Sharon Harrison.............................................................$300.00 Elizabeth City Shrine Club......................................................$1,020.47 Elizabeth City Shrine Club......................................................$2,202.88 Elizabeth D. Bryan,MD.................................................................$50.00 Harnett Co SC - BBQ.............................................................$8,784.01 Harnett Co SC - Plaque Sales....................................................$250.00 Hope Hills Shrine Club -Plaque sales........................................$600.00 Hospira Employee Giving.............................................................$48.44 Hospira Employee Giving.............................................................$24.22 Lawrence C. Higgins...................................................................$100.00 April 2012 Martin Co SC - Plaque Sales......................................................$100.00 Offshore Interest, LLC...........................................................$14,500.00 S Brunswick Islands SC ..........................................................$1,000.00 Tri County Electric Foundation, Inc.....................................$10,000.00 Wayne SC - Plaque Sales............................................................$200.00 William & Juanita Lundie..........................................................$300.00 Wilson Co SC -Plaques..............................................................$100.00 In Honor of - Dec 2011 Amanda Dougherty............................................................ Joy Williams B.J. Hunter..........................................................Jim & Kathryn Hunter Billy & Jackie Montague.................................................... Joy Williams Trey Grooms........................................................ Doris & Stacy Grooms Total $266.00 Trans - In Mem of - Dec 2011 Albert & Inez Ormond...........................................Glenda O. Woodard Catherine “Pat” Cromwell.................................John & Doris Laumann Donna Sykes.....................................................................Pamela Nunez Linda Evers Cone......................................... Johnny & Barbara Rackley Lonnie Carl Boykin, Jr..................................... Ron & JoAnn Poythress Lonnie Carl Boykin, Jr....................................Leroy & Debbie Marshall Lonnie Carl Boykin, Jr........................................ Sudan Monster Trucks William “Bill” Hill.............................................John & Virginia Owens William “Bill” Hill................................................... Pam & Tim Boykin William “Bill” Hill................................................... Sudan Horse Patrol William “Bill” Hill..........................................Leroy & Debbie Marshall William “Bill” Hill............................................... Horace & Gerry Stott William “Bill” Hill................................................ Becky & Teeny Jones William Randy Hawley........................................... Mrs Rose T. Hawley Total $740.00 Trans - Donations - Dec 2011 Anonymous Family.....................................................................$750.00 Billy Sharpe, III........................................................................$1,000.00 Cathy L. McMillan..................................................................$1,000.00 Elizabeth City Shrine Club......................................................$1,605.88 Hope Mills Shrinettes..............................................................$1,000.00 Horse Patrol..................................................................................$75.00 Onslow Co Shrine Club.............................................................$800.00 Roanoke Chowan Shrinettes...................................................$2,600.00 Rocky Mount Shrinettes..........................................................$2,500.00 Sudan Horse Patrol..................................................................$2,000.00 Sudan Monster Trucks.............................................................$1,000.00 Wilson County Shrinettes.......................................................$2,500.00 Trans - In Honor of - Dec 2011 Dean Hawley........................................................... Mrs Rose T. Hawley Dorothy Watson........................................................Durham Shrinettes Tim Boykin............................................................. Mrs Rose T. Hawley Tony Ferrell............................................................. Mrs Rose T. Hawley Total $400.00 CAF - In Mem of - Jan 2012........................................................ Donor Addison Smith.............................................. Friendship Baptist Church Al Huettl........................................................................R.J. Edwards, III Barbara Smith.................................................................... Buddy Inman Bea Swindell.........................................................................Eddie Rowe Beatrice Swindell................................................Jasper Overhead Doors Beatrice Swindell............................................................ Shirley Traister Beatrice Swindell........................................................ James B. Quill, Jr. Betty T. Swindell................................................ Charles & JoAnn Eley Bill Batchelor................................................. Scott & Lisa Tharrington Bobby E. Greene.....................................................Sherby G. Slaughter Carl Boykin......................................................Aubrey & Linda Nichols Charles “Chuck” Manning............................. Wade & Chris Matthews Charles T. Manning................................... Mr & Mrs Richard Dunham E.C. Holloway.............................................. Graham & Angela Neville Earl Pittman........................................................... Lisk & Jean Everette Earl Pittman............................................................................ BJ Hunter Frances Trafficanti............................................................ Nancy Narron Harold Dean Griggs.......................................................Diane Winstead Howard Dickerson.....................................Sherby G. Slaughter & Wife Irvin Hayes.............................................................Keith & Jane Abbott J.C. Wood..................................................................Neal & Jane Davis James Bullard.................................................Mr & Mrs John Campbell Jerry Browne............................................................... Johnnie Burtscher Kathleen Willis Koelliker............................ Mr & Mrs George P. Willis Larry Benton..........................................................Bill & Brenda Moore Lillian Haddock................................................... Eddie & Evelyn Rowe Lonnie Carl Boykin Jr..........................................Tony & Sandra Ferrell Lynn Jeffreys..........................................................Ted & Phyllis Hardee Lynn Jeffreys..........................................................Ted & Phyllis Hardee Mark Churchill Kreisher.............................Lester & Elizabeth Woolard Mrs Nymp Lancaster...............................................................Hugh Pate O.J. Holloway............................................... Graham & Angela Neville Peggy Ormond......................................................................Eddie Rowe Peggy Ormond.............................................Pamlico County Shrinettes Red Holloway .............................................. Graham & Angela Neville Rodney A. Turner........................................................ Louis C. Johnson Sheldon Davis......................................................Chris & Sharon Davis Susie Carothers................................................ Mr & Mrs Keith Pontius Suzanne Carothers......................... Harding High School Class of 1954 22 Thomas A. Denton................................................................. BJ Hunter Thomas A. Denton................................................Keith & Jane Abbott Thomas Johnson.............................................. Dennis & Mona J Quick Tom Denton...........................................................W. Ronald D. Barnes Tom Denton................................................... Scott & Lisa Tharrington Tommy Bowmer............................................................ Latitia H. Grant Warren C. Laughlin....................................... Brooks & Joann Marriner William “Bill” Hill.........................................Erline & Thurman Batten William “Bill” Hill..................................................... Phil & Pat Cheers William O. Hale.............................................................. Alvia Hearren William T. “Bill” Hill.................................... CV & Ernestine Poythress Total $2570.00 Jan 2012 CAF Plaques/Donations Beaufort Co United Way,Inc......................................................$162.00 Brook & Jeffrey Massey............................................................ $2,000.00 Camel Drivers..........................................................................$2,000.00 Chowan County Shrine Club..................................................$1,500.00 Columbus County Shrinettes..................................................$1,000.00 D.C. Ratley, Sudan Pirates......................................................$1,000.00 Dare Co Shrine Club.......................................................................$100 . Desert Rats...............................................................................$1,000.00 Elizabeth City SC - Donation.....................................................$463.00 Elizabeth City Shrinettes.........................................................$3,000.00 Havelock SC - Plaque Sales.......................................................$175.00 Henry Haddock.............................................................................$50.00 Hope Mills SC............................................................................$450.00 Fairmont Shrine Club..............................................................$1,500.00 Johnston County Shrine Club.................................................$2,000.00 Kim Matthews.................................................................................$2.00 Lady Guardians........................................................................$1,500.00 Legion of Honor..........................................................................$500.00 Lenoir Co SC - Plaque Sales......................................................$100.00 Martin Co SC - Plaque Sales........................................................$50.00 New Bern SC - Plaque Sales.........................................................$25.00 New Bern SC - Plaque Sales.......................................................$140.00 Pamlico Co SC - Plaque Sales......................................................$25.00 Pamlico Co SC - Plaque Sales......................................................$25.00 Pitt County Shrinettes.............................................................$2,000.00 Robeson Co SC -Plaque Sales....................................................$400.00 Rocky Mount SC - Plaque Sales.................................................$100.00 Sudan Cooligans......................................................................$1,000.00 Sudan Dare Devils...................................................................$1,000.00 Sudan Mini Rigs....................................................................$10,000.00 Swansboro SC - Plaque Sales.....................................................$475.00 Wayne SC - Plaque Sales............................................................$100.00 Wayne SC - Plaque Sales............................................................$660.00 Jan 2012 - Trans - In Memory of Peggy Griffin Ormond........................................ Shelby F. Witherington Phillip Hamm...........................................................Linda & Brian Hill Thomas “Tom” Denton................................Rocky Mount Shrine Club Thomas “Tom” Denton...................... Jerry & Mary Linda Tharrington William “Bill” Hill...............................................Tony & Sandra Ferrell William Easterling.............................. Jerry & Mary Linda Tharrington William H. Easterling...................................Rocky Mount Shrine Club Total $180.00 Jan 2012 - Trans - Donations Animated Animals..................................................................$1,500.00 Arab Choo Choo........................................................................$500.00 Cart Caravan...........................................................................$4,500.00 Columbus Co Shrinettes..........................................................$1,000.00 Cooligans....................................................................................$500.00 Drum & Bugle Corp.................................................................$1,000.00 Durham Shrinettes......................................................................$600.00 Ladies of the Arab Shrine Club...............................................$1,000.00 Mabel Harris.................................................................................$40.00 Martin Co Shrine Club..............................................................$165.00 Mini Choppers............................................................................$500.00 Pitt County Shrinettes.............................................................$1,000.00 S Brunswick Islands Shrinettes................................................$1,000.00 Sampson Co Shrinettes...........................................................$1,700.00 Shrinettes of Lenoir County.......................................................$500.00 Sudan Desert Rats....................................................................$1,000.00 Sudan Dunn Clowns................................................................$3,000.00 Sudan Motor Escort....................................................................$500.00 Sudan Mourners.......................................................................$1,000.00 Sudan Patrol.............................................................................$2,000.00 Sudan Roadsters.......................................................................$5,000.00 Sudan Truckers.........................................................................$1,500.00 Wayne Shrinettes........................................................................$800.00 Feb 2012 In Memory of Addison Jane Smith................................................Greg & Amy Barnes Beatrice “Bea” Swindell........................... Beatrice Riggs & Susan Riggs C. Mitchell Moore......................................................... Billy G. Rhodes Carey Hunter..................................Christine & Lyman Laughinghouse Clarence Johnson................................... Charla,Brett & Chas Connors Clarence M. Johnson.......................................... Charles & JoAnn Eley Clarence M. Johnson.......................................... Charles & JoAnn Eley Curtis Farrance.................................................. Hugh & Shirley Hardee Don H Lamm..................................... A.T. High/Pittard,Perry & Crone Dr. Griggs Dickson...............................................Marshall & Sue Brock Effie Laughinghouse................................... Robinson & Stith Insurance Red Fez Gaye Renfrow...........................................................R. Harold Hinnant George Moores.............................................................Janet C. Wingate Herchel Epperson............................................................. JoAnn Koontz Herman L. Kinlaw............................................................. Buddy Inman Irvin Lee Hayes................................................ Mr & Mrs Gerald Harris Irvin Lee Hayes.................................................... Francis & Emily Biggs Irvin Lee Hayes............................. Kathy,Wayne,Teresa, Chris & Sarah Irvin Lee Hayes.................................................................Lillian J. Batts Irvin Lee Hayes......................................................... Rebecca S Gupton J.B. “Jim” Bullard..................................................Mrs William C. Tripp James Earl Vann.................................................. Billy & Phillip Rhodes James Earl Vann.......................................Mr & Mrs Claude H. Blanton Jerry Forrest........................................Myers Bigel Sibley & SaJovec,PA Jesse Briley...................................................................Janet C. Wingate Jesse Briley.......................................................... Pitt County Shrinettes Jesse Briley........................................................ Hugh & Shirley Hardee Jesse Briley.......................................................... Tom & Darlene Harris Jesse Briley........................................................... Roger & Brenda Mills John Rowan.......................................................................Sandra Owen John Rowan...................................................................... Brenda Prease John Rowan.....................................................................Dixon Britt, Jr. John Rowan.....................................................................Ava Gray Britt John S. Thompson Sr........................................................ John Gooden Joseph Gurganus...............................................Sylvia & Kenneth Perry Joseph Gurganus...............................................Sylvia & Kenneth Perry Joseph Gurganus...............................................Sylvia & Kenneth Perry Joseph Gurganus........................................Rabbit & Kathy Edmondson Joseph Gurganus.............................................................. Linda Pittman Joseph Gurganus.............................................Richard & Verona Taylor Joseph Gurganus..........................................Milton & Elizabeth Wynne Joseph Gurganus................................................Mr & Mrs King Leggett Joseph Gurganus......................................................Sharon G. Halstead Joseph Gurganus............................................................ Anne Gurganus Joseph Gurganus............................................... Mr & Mrs Andrew Eure Joseph Gurganus............................................................Brenda M. Mills Joy Tanner......................................................... Hugh & Shirley Hardee Leigh Ferrell Gay.................................................... Tom High & Family Lottie E. Roberts................................................. Charles & JoAnn Eley Margaret T Roseman.......................................................Rex L. Overlin Marion A. Gore...........................................S Brunswick Islands Shrine Mary T. Honeycutt............................................................. Buddy Inman Mary Whitley.................................................. Bruce & Jeannette Tyson Michael Rogers...................................................... Ernie & Erin Carson Patricia Floyd Cox...................................................... Bruce McPherson Peggy Ormond.......................................................... Elizabeth Haddock Philip Pridgen................................................. Wade & Chris Matthews Stella Jones Wright..................................Mr & Mrs Claude H. Blanton Stella Jones Wright........................................ Frederick & Susan Joyner T. Bruce Boyette.......................................................Fred & Sue Oglesby T. Bruce Boyette................................................ Hugh & Shirley Hardee T. Bruce Boyette..................................................Mr & Mrs Joe I. Joyner T. Bruce Boyette...................................................Marshall & Sue Brock T. Bruce Boyette................................................................... Lena Brown T. Bruce Boyette...............................................Martha & H.H. Walston T. Bruce Boyette................................................Janice & Hubert Arthur Vivian Singletary.............................................................. Brenda Prease Will Stanaland............................................... Wayne & Marsha Benton William Fodrie....................................................................... Tim Fodrie Total $2309 Feb 2012 - Plaque/Donations Davis Caudill, Boys Scout Troop 200...........................................$10.00 Edgar Rich, II................................................................................$50.00 Elizabeth City SC - Venison Feast..............................................$845.00 Havelock Shrine Club Plaques...................................................$300.00 Pamlico County Shrine Club Plaques........................................$125.00 Robeson Co SC Plaque Sales.....................................................$225.00 Wayne SC - Plaque Sales............................................................$900.00 Feb 2012 - In Honor of Donna Horton..................................................... John & Diane Collins Marie DeBruhl..................................................... John & Diane Collins Sharon Evans....................................................... John & Diane Collins Sheila Foy............................................................. John & Diane Collins Total $200.00 Feb 2012 - Trans - In Memory of Earl Pittman.....................................................Rocky Mount Shrinettes George “Tommy” Griffin...................................Leah White and Family Joseph Gurganus................................................Martin Co Shrine Club T. Bruce Boyette............................................... Ron & JoAnn Poythress Travis G. Page....................................................... Buddy & Tina Brown Total $135 Feb 2012 -Transportation Donations Alpha Delta Kappa Soriety.........................................................$130.00 Elizabeth City Shrinettes............................................................$320.00 Johnston County Shrine Club.................................................$2,000.00 Wrecking Crew...........................................................................$600.00 Wrecking Crew...........................................................................$250.00 Feb 2012 - Trans - In Honor of Buddy & Tina Brown..............................................Cale & Jamie Grady Coble & Sheryl Wilson..........................................Cale & Jamie Grady Janelle Ezzell.....................................................Rocky Mount Shrinettes Mary Linda Tharrington..................................Rocky Mount Shrinettes Steve & Traci Norris...............................................Cale & Jamie Grady $110.00 Camp Rainbow is a summer camp for Girls and Boys that was established in 1954. The Camp is nestled in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains between Boone and Banner Elk, North Carolina....... The cost for camp is $280.00 per camper per week. This includes all activities, meals, lodging and a T-Shirt! A family of four can stay for only $55.00 per night,excluding the months of December, January and February when the rate is $75.00 per night. Each additional person will be $5.00 per night with a limit of six people in each cottage. Check our availability and come enjoy a weekend or week in the mountains! They also rent facilities for other events including weddings, meetings and parties. 337 Camp Rainbow Road ~ Boone, NC 28607 ~ ph: 828-963-4680 ~ http://www.camprainbow.biz/ For Sale: Greenleaf Cemetery Plots Masonic II, Lot 108, Spaces 3 & 4. $1800 each; both for $3500 Perpetual Care Included; $200 value each Will split the $250 transfer fee Contact: Chuck Denham 719-237-3368 Oys t erCreek Seaf oodandLodge One hour east of New Bern overlooking Pamlico Sound Five minutes by boat from NC Game Lands and Mouse Harbor Duck Hunting, Fishing, Kayaking, Crabbing and Oystering Bunkhouse, Full Kitchen, Shower, Cleaning Station and Ice Boat Slip rentals available, average 3-4 feet of water FIND US ON FACEBOOK! 832 Oyster Creek Road, Lowland NC James and Monica Carawan 252-771-3234 ASPHALT PLANT ASPHALT PAVING CURB & GUTTERING Onslow Grading & Paving, Inc. 115 Atlas Brown Dr. Jacksonville, NC 285401”x 2 column Atlas Brown Jeff Brown NCL#42085 April 2012 Commercial 23 910-346-8266 Fax 910-346-9555 Red Fez TO THE POTENTATE, OFFICERS AND NOBLES OF SUDAN SHRINERS, SITUATED IN THE OASIS OF NEW BERN, DESERT OF NORTH CAROLINA. I, the undersigned, hereby declare that I am a Master Mason in good (If Fez size is unknown, measure around head) April 2012 24 Red Fez