Midian Shrine Topics July 2014 - Midian Shrine Center Wichita

vol. 69
issue 7
Potentate’s Message
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IDIAN
July, 2014
Touchdowners Golf Tournament
Raises over $26,000 for Shriner’s Hospitals
The highlight of this year’s tournament was the participation of Wichita State
University’s head basketball coach Greg Marshall, who contributed greatly to our
total. Two Nobles paid a total of $2500 for the coach to play 9 holes with their
team. Marshall has as connection to the Shrine, as his grandfather was a member
of Hejaz Shrine Center in Greenville, SC. According to Noble Mike Latimer who
arranged the coach’s participation, he will play again next year. If you know Coach
Marshall, please be sure to thank him for his help.
The Tournament was held at Tallgrass Country Club with really great weather for
golf and over 90 golfers participating. Thanks to Touchdowner’s President Noble
Justin Robelli and all the members who put on an outstanding event. Also thanks
to those Nobles who played and those who helped sponsor this great fundraiser for
our great philanthropy, the Shriner’s Hospital for Children.
ED DAY
On behalf of the Divan and our
ladies, we wish you a very happy and
safe Fourth of July weekend.
Nobles, we need your help!!! We
have membership issues that need to
be addressed and you can help.
We have, as of this writing, 294 members who have not paid their dues for
2014, which is very concerning to your
Midian leadership. But what is more
concerning is that we have 30 members
who paid their Midian dues for 2013,
but did not pay their Blue Lodge dues.
Therefore they are no longer Shriners
and can no longer participate in Midian
Shrine activities. As the deadline for
automatic re-instatement by the Blue
Lodge has passed, they will have to file
a restoration petition and be voted on
by their lodge for re-instatement. Their
membership in Midian will be restored
by presenting their current Blue Lodge
membership card and paying your current years dues.
If you are a life member and have
not remitted your $20.00 per capita
and hospital assessment, we ask that if
possible, please remit these fees. We
realize that there are members that are
retired and have limited incomes or
have had health problems. We have our
“Sunshine Fund”, to help those Nobles
who are deserving, and genuinely
need help paying their dues. We have
See Potentate, page 3
Wichita, Kansas
Potentate’s Ice
Water Challenge!
Your Potentate was called out by
Noble Dan Cookson to take the Ice Water
Challenge by making a $20.00 donation to
the Plane of Mercy and then being doused
with a five gallon bucket of ice water or
make a $100.00 donation to the POM.
Illustrious Sir Ed presented his $100.00 at
the June stated meeting and told the Nobles
that he didn’t have a problem with the ice
water being dumped on him and that he had
a dollar amount in mind as what it would
take for this to happen. A fez was passed
around and the $250 that Ed suggested
was quickly raised. Not really wanting to
get wet Ed said ‘double or nothing “ and
another $250.00 was again quickly raised.
To see your Potentate soaking wet, please
be at the July stated meeting on the 16ththis will take place at 7:00 PM.
Noble Nico Domingeuz found this
event on-line and brought it to Midian to
raise money for the Plane of Mercy. Many
nobles have taken the challenge and more
are taking it. Over $1,000 has been raised
for the POM.
Coach Marshall prepares to putt!!
Noble Nico taking Ice Bath Challenge
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2nd Annual Float Trip
Those that went on the trip had a fantastic time and plans are already being
made for next year’s trip. We learned what to do to make the event even better for
all who want to have this great fun.
JULY, 2014
2014 APPROVED PARADE LIST
JULY
Fri. 11........................………………………Wellington Parade Line up at 7:00 pm at City Hall
Sat. 25................................................Kansas Shrine bowl - MANDATORY Parade - Pittsburg, KS
AUGUST
Sat. 2......................Harvey Parade Line up at 5:15 pm at the corner of 9th and Main
Sat. 9......................................................................................................Halstead Parade
Sat. 9....................................................................................................Harper Parade
Sat. 16..........................Mulvane Parade Line up at 10:00 am on 1st Street North of Main
Thur 28 - Sat 30.........................CSSA in Tulsa - 30th is MANDATORY Parade in Tulsa, OK
SEPTEMBER
Sat. 13....................................................................................................Sedgwick Parade
Sat. 13............Burden Parade Line up at 9:00 am in the High School parking lot (700 N. Main)
Sat. 27......................................................................................Conway Springs Parade
OCTOBER
Sat. 25.......................................................................................Arkalalah Parade
NOVEMBER
Sat. 8............................................................Fall Ceremonial - MANDATORY Parade
NOTE: All Motorized Unit Leaders please see that all your members that parade have a current liability
insurance certificate on file at Midian and a 2013 parade sticker for their vehicle.
Stickers are available at Midian at the time proof of insurance is submitted.
Hospital Van Drivers May 2014
Dale Hannah & Lee Humbolt
Myron Frick & Michael Megonigle
Lee Humbolt and Ken Dainty
Harvey & Carol Owens
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. - Vance Burns, Van Unit Commander 2014
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JULY, 2014
Vol. 69, No. 7
Midian Shrine Tentative Schedule of Events
Subject to change
JULY
Jul. 5-10 Imperial Session - Minneapolis
Jul. 11 Wellington Parade
Jul. 16 Stated Meeting
Jul. 19 Shrine Night at the Wichita Wingnuts
Theme Party
Jul. 25 & 26 Shrine Bowl - Pittsburg
AUGUST
Aug. 2 2nd Annual Sportsman Raffle
Aug. 9 Parades - Halstead & Harper
Aug. 16 Mulvane Parade
Aug. 20 Stated Meeting
Aug. 23 Pre-CSSA Party
Aug. 28-30 CSSA - Tulsa
SEPTEMBER
Sep. ? Potentate’s Trip
Sep. 13 Post CSSA Party - Klown Steak Feed
Sep. 13 Sedgwick Parade
Sep. 17 Stated Meeting
Sep. 20 OB Steak Feed
Sep. 27 Conway Springs Parade
OCTOBER
Oct. 4 Theme Party
Oct. 10 & 11 Scottish Rite Fall Reunion
Oct. 15 Stated Meeting
Oct. 25 Arkalala Parade
Oct. 25 Keystone Kops Halloween Party
NOVEMBER
Nov. 7 Fall Pre-Glow
Nov. 8 Fall Ceremonial
Nov. 15 New Nobles Party
Nov. 19 Stated Meeting
Nov. 22 Theme Party
DECEMBER
Dec. 6 Christmas Express
Dec. 17 Joint Meeting
Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve Party
JANUARY 2015
Jan. 10 Final Farewell Party
ELECTIVE DIVAN
Ed Day……...................................Illustrious Potentate
Wayne Wells...........................................Chief Rabban
Alvin “Bart” Ogden............................Assistant Rabban
John “Rocky” McWilliams...........High Priest & Prophet
Norm Conley...................................Oriental Guide
Bob Bulman......................................................Treasurer
David Byerley, PP.........................................Recorder
CEREMONIAL DIRECTOR EMERITUS
Ron Van Etten, P.P.
APPOINTIVE DIVAN
Gene Alexander......................First Ceremonial Master
Mike Ward...............................Second Ceremonial Master
Fred Smith....................................Ceremonial Director
George Finley.................................................Marshal
Larry Tomes....................................Captain of the Guard
Rodney Ott..............................................Outer Guard
Kent Butz...........................................................Chaplain
TRUSTEES
Robert Giesen ~ Randy Brown ~ Lynn Ungles
EDITORIAL STAFF
Darren Schopf
Richard C. Schopf P.P.
RECORDER EMERITUS
Michael J. Kelley, P.P.
LIVING PAST POTENTATES
Judge Tom Raum........................................................P.P. 1969
Les H. Brown.............................................................P.P. 1970
Leslie D. Hostetler......................................................P.P. 1978
W. Nolan Artz..........................................................P.P. 1981
V.E. “Gene” Lygrisse.................................................P.P. 1982
James B. McNerney...................................................P.P. 1984
Stephen A. Wolf...........................................................P.P. 1985
Jack U. Russell..........................................................P.P. 1989
Douglas G. Roland..........................................................P.P. 1990
Tonk Mills, D.D.S..........................................................P.P. 1992
William K. Himebaugh...................................................P.P. 1993
Berkley Conn...............................................................P.P. 1995
Warren R. Rensner D.D.S...............................................P.P. 1998
Martin L. Sharp............................................................P.P. 1999
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
David Pate...............................................................P.P. 2011
Terry Schrant............................................................P.P. 2012
Lonnie Nichols......................................................P.P. 2013
ENDOWMENT/WILLS/GIFTS HUGH GILL, IV
PUBLIC RELATIONS ALEXANDER ROSELL
STATEMENTS OF THE OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, CIRCULATION, ETC., required by the Act of Congress of August 12, 1970, Section 3685, Title 39, United States
Code of MIDIAN SHRINERS of Wichita, Kansas, for October 1, 1988 State of Kansas, County of Sedgwick
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”PLANE
OF MERCY”
DONATIONS
MAY 15, 2014 - JUNE 15, 2014
GARY K. GATES, P.P. CHAIRMAN
Midian Ice Challenge
Honor Roll
Midian Dodge City Shrine Club Douglas Bogart
Albert Hawkins
David “DJ” Brown
Donations
Pam Byerley
Benton Lions Club
Nikki Brown
Girls Scouts - Derby
Rose Frick
Midian Bowlers
Sherry Hawkins
In honor of Jeff Breault Ron & Janis Parr
$100 Club
Rodney Ott
Mel Hambelton/Alan Oliver
Reiford & Judy Acord
Scott & Nikki Shirkey
Get Wells
Midian Antique Autos Randy Edwards
Midian Provost Guard Steve Towns & Richard
Gierre
Midian Classics Bob Griffith
Secret Sister Greeting
Jeanette Luckner
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Warehouse Cleanup
Saturday July 12th 8:00 AM
We would ask that if your unit has an area in the warehouse that someone from your unit be present to tell us what is junk and what should
be kept. If you haven’t touched it in three year, you probably don’t
need it and should be disposed of in some manner.
For things that you don’t need that have value, we will set up an area
for garage sale items.
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
Joan Culler
Jim & Carolyn Corbin
Bruce & Teresa Detwiler
Melanie Garten
Intrust Bank Employees
Dave & Pat Pate
NAME
Robert Blankenship
Marvin Collins
Richard Fougeron
Lyle Powers
Orin Hilton
Karen Sherer
Lorene Whitcomb
Pat Sauble
Donald Kind
Ron & Dorie Van Etten P.P.
Paul Younkin
Midian Bowlers
Colleen Mccollough
Pat Sauble
May 15, 2014 - June 15, 2014
CREATED
BORN
04/01/1965
01/24/1927
05/13/1961
02/28/1921
04/29/1995
07/05/1942
05/23/1970
06/12/1940
Potentate
guidelines in place where we will give
this help. If you sincerely wish to
continue to be a Shriner and need this
help, please contact us so we can make
arrangements to help if at all possible.
Listed elsewhere in the Topics is
a list of those Nobles who have been
suspended in the last three years for
non-payment of dues. I would ask, that
if you as a Noble, were a top-liner of
any of them, that you contact them
to see why they have dropped their
membership and find out what we can
do to get them to become active again.
We have a terrific opportunity to
get a large number of new members
since the Grand Lodge of Kansas is
allowing a “Chance to Advance Class’
on August 9th. A candidate must take
his Entered Apprentice Degree is his
home lodge to be in the class and
bring a certificate of proficiency with
him to the class. He will receive his
Second and Third Degrees that day,
and after a reception, we will hold
the First Section Shrine Ceremonial.
Following the degree, we will have
a “Midian Afterglow”. This is a
great opportunity for a man who has
expressed interest in being a Shriner
and who does not have time to become
one in the traditional manner. It is also
a great opportunity for someone who
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is a Mason already. WE need your help
in finding those men!!!
CSSA is Tulsa is fast approaching
and we received word late on the
24th that the deadline for registering
without penalty has been extended to
July 15th. We already have over 150
Nobles registered to attend along with
their ladies. Bedoiun Shrine Center,
the host this year assures me their still
are rooms available in our hotel. Get
your registration in and don’t miss out
on the fun of CSSA!!!
The annual Kansas Shrine Bowl
All Star Football Game will be played
in Pittsburgh on July 26th, hosted by
Mirza Shrine Center. Your support by
buying some or all of the tickets sent
to you supports our great Philanthropy,
Shriners Hospital for Children, with a
small portion of the proceeds going
to our Plane of Mercy Transportation
Fund. The parade starts at 10:00 AM
with great hospitality with your fellow
Midian Nobles and the opportunity to
become friends with other Nobles and
ladies from the other Shrine Centers
in Kansas. Please help and attend if
possible.
Ed Day
Potentate 2014
Sumner County
Limited news came to this
reporter because we are not active during the summer months and no one tells
me anything to post anyway, therefore
you get what I got.
The Sumner County club purchased
some of the chairs that were for sale through
the temple, they are being stored at the Gene
Alexander, farm in Belle Plaine where we use
them the most.
Next function is at Belle Plaine, we are
calling it the Rib Feed, it will be held Oct.
18th, this year and of course it will be at
Harvey County Club
& Hobo Unit
The usual Hobo parade crew
is enjoying an unexpected vacation as this is written…Toter
engine problems while enroute
to McPherson for the All-schools parade
resulted in more than a little inconvenience
and a long tow back to Newton and the shop.
Unit President Noble Don Dody says
no firm diagnosis as yet, nor exact details
on what outings might have to be skipped.
Assuming no major faults, next event
is the Kechi parade June 28th, the Harvey
County Fair event August 2nd, and the
traditional Halstead Old Settler’s parade
August 9th. The Unit will not go to CSSA.
Happy 95th birthday to our long-time
Treasurer, Noble Byron Brittain. Noble
“By,” famous for his “We had some, we
spent some…we still got some” reports, has
had some medical plumbing and mechanical
issues corrected, says he feels great and
plans to be back on the golf course by the
Butler County
Welcome to July. With the
fourth on Friday, many will get to
enjoy a three day weekend. Time again
to gather with family and friends and
celebrate the birthday of the United
States. Just remember to exercise a little
caution and make it safe.
This article will be submitted before
our Chuck Wagon Feed, but I’m sure it was
another wonderful time at this now annual
event. The Chuck Wagon crew has been
feeding us at Noble Jim Reeves’ place since
2006. A big Thank You to Noble Jim Reeves
for hosting this great event.
The next meeting will be in Latham at
DEL WHARTON
Reporter
Noble Gene Alexander’s
farm. Mrs. Alexander will be
doing many things to make this a great
feast (as she always does). There will
be plenty to eat and visit about. This
will be an easier function this year due to
lack man hours required of members to help
set up. Who knows there may be some strong
stories floating around when it is over. Mark
your calendars for a great time on the farm.
By the way most of the farm nails have been
collected from the driveway on the farm.
JOHN HECKMAN
Reporter
time you read this. He tells us
he welcomes birthdays because
each one makes it easier to
“shoot his age!”
Also anxious to return to the links is
Noble Tom Petersen, recent recipient of a
heart pacemaker. Noble Tom says he feels
great, but every once in a while when he’s
excited his garage door goes up!
Noble Lyle Powers, Jr, long-time police
officer, construction inspector and Shriner
was recently visited by the Black Camel.
To lady Kay and family we extend sincere
sorrow and regrets.
NOTE!!! The August 30th date of the
Club Annual picnic listed in your Member
Directory is incorrect! Actual date is August
24, at the Newton American Legion. Social
hour around 4:00, feed at 5:00, and it’s all
free. Come smile with us, the fun-iest Club
in Midian.
ARV KRUMINS
Reporter
the Latham Bar and Grill.
After the meal we will be treated
to a tour of the Masonic Lodge.
The Latham Lodge was founded in
February of 1913. It celebrated its
100 year birthday last year. It is also
known for its annual fish fry that draws quite
a crowd. So plan to join us July 9th at 6pm in
Latham. The location of the August meeting
has not been decided yet, but September is
in the works for the first Saturday at Noble
Richard Wentworth’s place in the early
afternoon. The date for the ladies tea party
has not been set, but will probably be one of
the September Saturdays as well.
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Greenwood County
We are now getting into the “Dog
Days” of summer, but that hasn’t
slowed the 3-Wheelers down a bit. We
had a fantastic time at the Riverfestival
Parade in Wichita (see picture), it was
long, and the crowd was huge. We
don’t often get to showcase Shrine and the
3-Wheelers in front of such a large crowd.
Yes, we were near the end of the parade, but
must they have saved the best for last. Noble
Dave Pate PP was having such a good time,
he sorry to see it end I’m sure!
Our next big outing was our very own
Eureka Days. We had an excellent turnout
of bikes and took our annual group picture
which is included in this month’s article.
Thanks to our very own Imperial Sir Noble
Jeff Sowder for making time in his schedule
to put on his 3-Wheeler fez and join us along
with Illustrious Sir Noble Ed Day and of
course our other Past Potentates, Nobles Dave
Pate and Lonnie Nichols. With this much
leadership in our unit, we can’t help but have
a successful group. The weather threatened
us right up until early that morning which
probably attributed to a lighter than normal
showing of our Shrine friends, but it turned
out to be a gorgeous day and everyone that did
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CARL “C.F.” COX
Reporter
make the trip had a great time at
out hospitality and then over to Noble
Lonnie and Lady Melinda’s for more
fun and fellowship around the pool.
We also paraded in Madison and
Moline and then rounded off June with
a Prospect Night at Midian to show off our
unit and try to attract new Nobles that have
not yet decided on a parade unit. As usual,
this is being submitted before the event, so I
hope all went well!
We have decided to make the trip to Tulsa
at CSSA in August. Reservations are due
now, so if you haven’t committed yet, and are
thinking about going get with Captain Leroy
Moreland and he can get you the information
to get signed up. This trip is sure to be another
fun weekend. As of now we have 9 bikes
committed to go and are always looking to add
a few more. Practicing will be starting soon so
we can be polished and ready for competition.
Keep in mind we still have at least two
more Greenwood County steak cookouts and
will be doing pancakes again at the fair this
year, so it will be another busy summer. Please
make time to come and join the “Fez”tivities.
Remember OUR success depends on YOU!
Dodge City
Shrine Club
Here we go again – we are in
the middle of June 2014 – Half of
2014 is almost over and we continue
to keep rolling along through Western
Kansas -- Harvest time is out here in
most of Kansas – A very special time for
many of our Noble Brothers – working long
hours out in the fields – getting all the crops
harvested and in - - which makes those
Dodge City Days just around the corner –
The Dodge City Shrine held their June
meeting on the 11th June at Central Station
Bar and Grill in Dodge City. Even with
all the Nobles who are harvesting crops
during this time of a season, there was a
very nice turn out. It does seem to be that
the Noble brothers who get together with
their Ladies every month have a nice time
sharing together and keeping friendship
and relationships strong with this group.
Million Dollar Band
The first time through the
Dixieland march, the ensemble
swung the tune passing the lead
back and forth after a drum intro by
Noble John Heckman, sitting in for
the day. Then Noble Steve Schmitter
danced around the melody on his clarinet.
Variations expanded when Noble Bob
Wambold stood for a trombone solo.
The next chorus was a lyrical tenor sax
solo from Noble Andy Roberts. Noble
Martin Geeding then punched the air
with a rhythmical trumpet riff. I tooted my
soprano sax on the next chorus. Noble Jim
Malia played what sounded like a banjo but
was, in fact, a guitar. He was followed by
Noble Gene Peterson with a driving tuba
chorus. The Dixie Katz reformed as an
ensemble to swing “Washington and Lee”
to a finish. That’s how we ended a gig at
Park West Senior Living on June 14. Oh,
it was better than I can describe.
Krazy Klowns
Hello Shrinedom them from
the Krazy Klowns Just a note on
your calendar keep CSSA post party
date open we are doing the steak feed
with several silent auctions. If you
have any items to donate contact
Klum-Ze. Speaking of CSSA it is fast
approaching make sure you have you
JULY, 2014
“Doc” McCosh
Reporter
The Dodge City Shrine
Circus for 2015 will be held
on Saturday, 07th February with
3 performances and Sunday, 08th
February with 3 performances which
will be at the Dodge City Civic Center.
So please put this on your Calendar and
mark it for 2015.
The DC Shrine Club will hold their
JULY meeting at the Casey’s Cowtown
Club – 503 E. Trail St., Dodge City, KS.
Phone: (620) 227 – 5225 -- The meeting
is on the 9th of July (Wednesday) at 6:30
pm for social hour and dinner served at
7:00 pm.
May All Your Days Be Circus Days
Have a truly blessed and wonderful month.
Goodbye, Farewell, and Amen Good night
America wherever you are.
RICK MILHON
Reporter
Also in June, the Polkatz
played as Shriners and Ladies
gathered on Stated Meeting night.
The band is preparing for the
Central State Shrine Association
meeting in Tulsa in August. You won’t
see band members at most of the CSSA
meetings because we are involved in the
Central States Shrine Band Association
rehearsals and meetings. You might see and
hear us as the Ladies gather for the Ladies
Luncheon, or in the Marketplace or in the
parade. We will be part of a “massed band”
of Shrine musicians from the seven state
area. We are making arrangements to get
our parade trailer to Tulsa so some of the
Shrine musicians can ride on it while others
ride on another Temple’s trailer.
In the meantime, the Dixie Katz are
playing for the three Textron Aviation
plants: Beech, Cessna Pawnee and Cessna
West during July.
Brian Chestnut
Reporter
registration turned in. The
teacher I prayed was a hoot with
Klum-Ze and Clip Clop spreading
smiles along the route. Keep those
sports media event tickets coming in
as you sell them so they can keep an
account of everything. Until next time...
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Motor Patrol
Motor Patrol’s June meeting was
at Ciao in west Wichita. The meeting
went well …as a unit we had a “nice” discussion
about membership and the implementation of a
membership program sponsored by the Motor
Patrol. Ill Sir Ed Day attended the meeting.
We also discussed how great Noble Reiferd
Acord’s health was coming along. Horst Hiller
is said to be having his gallbladder removed. We
are ramping up to really sell a lot of gun raffle
tickets. We will be attending the Sam Adams
Beer tasting in the Oasis as a unit on June 27th
I believe is the date. We are looking to have a
great time at the Kechi Parade too. Noble Kip
Hawkins purchased Noble Cy Lampe’s other
Jeepster. Kip and his Lady Kristi also just had
their first baby…it was a boy! Congratulations
to them. The Captain is sure that young man will
make a fine Motor Patrolman someday. Captain
Jerod’s goal is to have more Jeepsters in Tulsa
for CSSA on August 27th-30th.
The Nut Fry hospitality at Noble Cy
Lampe’s was great. Cy is a great cook, but don’t
let it get out. Cy had his Jeepster and Kips soon
to be Jeepster out front of his house.
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NORM CONLEY
Reporter
Eureka Days Parade was fun.
Motor Patrol Members driving in the
parade were Captain Jerod Cox, PP John Auch,
Robert Ragsdale, Jeff Breault, Trustee Lynn
Ungles, Cy Lampe, and Paul Mayfield. The
unit saw Noble Reiferd Acord and Lady Judy
and they are doing well. Thanks to PP Lonnie
Nichols for hospitality.
Membership is the key. That and sell
Sportsman’s Event tickets. That will be a great
way to get ready for CSSA. We have Jeepsters
looking for new owners. If you are curious about
joining the Motor Patrol contact Capt. Cox at
316.322.3572.
Noble Ron Stowell had his spleen removed.
Noble Ron Stowell was doing very well and is
at home now. Noble Reiferd Acord is at home.
Noble Charlie Kelly still has back problems.
Word has it Noble Charlie bought himself a
Harley to ride. Keep Noble Archie Moon in
your prayers.
Jeepster pictures, new pictures, what to wear,
and history of our activities are found on the
www.motorpatrol.us website.
RECRUIT
A SHRINER
Keystone Kops
Happy Independence Day to
everyone out there in Midian Shrine
land! We once again celebrate the birth
of our great nation. One nation under
God with liberty and justice for all! Hey
ain’t it great to be a Shriner in America.
The ole Keystone Koppers are busy,
busy, busy. I have something on my plate for
every weekend coming up through July and
into August. We will all be busy parading,
camping, fishing, golfing and having a big
gun raffle around Midian. It is going to be
a summer of fun. Then when you think it is
about over, along comes CSSA August 27-30
held down in Tulsa town once again. I have a
few memories from down there, oh yeah, but
more to make this year.
The Koppers made the River Festival parade this year for the first time in many years.
How many? I am not sure, but it was a ways
back. The Koppers are sometimes a little high
strung for this type of parade, but remained
in control this year and brought it on home
without any incidents. Well maybe one at
the end when Howard Brooks told the Kops
“you throw confetti on me one more time and
I’ll kill ya!” (something like that anyway…..
lol) We also made the Eureka parade and
afterglow at Past Potentate Lonnie Nichols’
house. Highlighted with Scotty’s half gainer
off the high board! You still got it Scotter!
I have to say to Kyle Rhorer, “what a golf
tournament you put on at Winfield!”. I know
you had some outstanding helpers but you got
Golden VIP’s
Midian’s Golden VIP’s met at
the Kansas Masonic Home, Thursday
June 12, 2014 at 11:30 am. There were
24 persons in attendance. This meeting
was the VIP’s Annual Picnic meal
before going dark in July and August.
Meeting was called to order by President
David Pate, PP. After the flag salute led by
Noble Bill Weber and the invocation by
Joanne Harris, all members of the Golden
VIP’s enjoyed the Picnic lunch of hamburgers, hot dogs, all the condiments, potato salad
and dessert.
Thanks to Illustrious Sir Dave Byerley,
PP, and Recorder our Liaison giving the
members a count of what’s going on at
Midian. This included the new non-smoking
area of the Oasis Lounge. Illustrious stressed
the upcoming Sportsmen’s Event at Midian
August 2nd. Encouraged all to attend this
2nd annual event at Midian Shrine.
President Dave Pate, PP spoke to the
membership of the needed items for the
Midian Shrine Car Show & Swap Meet
“goodie bags”. He explained their purpose
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it done right. I also have to say
that “Midian leaders you have got
to keep this golf tournament going”. I
firmly believe that golf and golf activities
associated with Midian Shrine are the
gateway to get more men into the Shrine!
Just look how big the Chippers unit is and how
many guys attend this Winfield tournament.
Please keep your eyes and budget open to
golf. Everyone had a blast at the Winfield
tournament and some guys even got an “X”
tra bonus while there.
I know a lot of you have seen the ice water
challenges on Facebook. Wow! They do send
shivers down my neck and I am sure Casey
Garner looks at them and knows how “thrilling” they can be. You see he is the original ice
water challenger. It was preformed many years
ago on him in Viola, MO by Scotty Clark
and Jackie Broyles early one morning. Allen
Williams and yours truly (the Mooner) were
eye witnesses to this awesome feat! We were
trying to be “very, very quiet” for Casey and
Mike Brittain and BAM it happened! He
looked a little startled at first, as he couldn’t
seem to speak, but snapped out of it and said
“we’ll have another pitcher of Zombies over
here” and at that he said goodnight! A sure all
time Midian Keystone Kop Classic!!
I Wonder?? Did you know the Kops are
the first “ice lobbers” also?? I Wonder?? Who
are Greg Stowbard and Hank White?? I
Wonder?? Does anyone know what X stands
for?? I Wonder??
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and the free advertising to the
company that donated any items
for the car show. Asked if the members
knew of a business that could contribute
such items and to seek the item(s) and
bring to the Shrine for the car show.
It was good to have Pat Rank, widow
of Hiram Rank PP, at the luncheon. Pat
is recovering very well from the open
heart surgery to replace a heart valve. She
continues with her therapy.
There were no illnesses or birthdays to
report for June. However, Happy birthday
to Noble Andy Roberts in July as well as
Glenda King. Noble Bill Weber & Cindy
celebrates their anniversary in July. Scott
Kahler and Lady Sue will celebrate their
47th Wedding Anniversary in July. And
Noble Glenn Holmes and Lady Carol
celebrate their 63rd Wedding Anniversary
in August.
Lady Pat Pate was thanked for the table
decorations of Fireworks in honor of July 4th
as the VIP’s will be dark in July.
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Oriental Band
The Midian Keystone Kops
pulled into the Silver Dollar in
Eureka, after the big parade to help the
OB faithful consume a little camel’s
milk! Guess what, they were nowhere
to be found, having stayed home that
fateful day. This is a sad story and the koppers
are still thirsty!
Chief Aide and outstanding cymbal
player Noble Hose Kasenberg’s lady Liz
underwent some heart surgery last month. We
are happy to report she is recovering and by
this publication is probably back in action!
With her ticker repaired I don’t know how the
Mr. is going to keep up with a woman who
feels like 30 again?
The OB will have their pre-CSSA party
at the Nomads shelter house at Lake Afton
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on August 17th. Also it’s not too
soon to start planning to attend the Fall
Steak Feed in Clonmel on September
20th. Gather up a few friends, Shriners
or prospects and get your tickets from
your favorite bandsmen!
Nobles Veteran Bill Bailey and Bill
Johnston made their way to Texas in June
to help judge the Oriental Band competition
at the Texas Shrine Association get-together.
I didn’t hear any hair raising stories this year
so I assume everything went well!
The OB will be helping out again with
the games at the Gun event. This has become
a major fund raiser for our Shrine Center.
Maybe I’ll win something this year!
The picture this month is an old one ….
The OB in Ark City in 1954!
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Midian Classics
We had a good turnout for the
River Festival Sundowners Parade.
Nobles Cliff Premer, Jim Groff, Ron
Boese, Bob Giesen, Bob Wolf and
Jerry Mason were in attendance and
enjoyed the large turnout. It was wall
to wall people for most of the parade route
and was a nice evening for a parade unless
you were Noble Cliff’s Firebird. Sitting and
idling for nearly 90 minutes during the parade
isn’t what a big block Pontiac was designed
for, so there may be some investing in some
additional air flow in the engine compartment
in the near future.
The Classics are well on our way to making
plans for CSSA in Tulsa. Several of us are
planning to attend and are looking forward
to a great time. We are also in early planning
stages for a road trip with our Classic cars for
probably the early part of September. We’ll
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keep everyone posted as we get
more details.
Reminder, the Automobilia car show
is right around the corner. If you want
to show your car make sure and get
registered at Automobilia. Space will
be available on the west side of Topeka right
across from the Shrine Center for us to show
our cars. Be in the Scottish Rite parking lot
prior to the event and they’ll let us in early so
we can all park beside each other.
Happy birthday wishes to Ladies Deb
Feekes and Janet Wolf.
Are you interested in Classic Cars? Come
join the fun with the Midian Classics. We meet
on the 2nd Wednesday of each month in the
Pyramid Room at 7:00 PM. If you’re interested in finding out more about the Classics,
contact Noble Bob Giesen at 316-721-4178,
or stop by during one of our meetings.
Directors Staff
Provost Guard
I am happy to report that Steve
Towns continues to make improvements with his health status, post his
motorcycle wreck. He told me that he
will be back with us soon and plans
to be at CSSA in Tulsa in August. His
beautiful Harley Davidson is being repaired
and should be ready to go very soon.
Just a reminder that CSSA is just around
the corner. We will be in Tulsa, OK on
August 27-31 2014. Be sure to check in
the Midian office with Tracy Dahl regarding
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registration. Little Dan won
Top Gun last year and I am sure he
will be trying to repeat his performance
again this year.
On August 2, 2014 the second
Annual Sportsman Event will be held
at Midian. This was a big success last year
and raised a lot of money. This year should
be no different
The Provost will be in charge of security.
Please let the Provost Marshall know if you
can work this day, thank you.
Hospital Van Drivers
Well Parade season is in full
swing. We had a few out to the
Wichita Sundowner’s parade. Where
the Midian Divan rode along on our
Hospital Van float. There are several
other parades scheduled so come on
out and enjoy. Our June Van driver’s unit
Picnic was held June 8th Good food and a
good time was had by all. If you haven’t at-
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tended one of the picnics plan
on doing so in the future. Trips
to St Louis have been down this year,
but we have some coming up. Be sure
to attend the unit meeting to get a trip
and help the kids. If you haven’t done so
check out the Midian van drivers Facebook
page to keep up to date on happenings in the
shrine. Drive safe, we care precious cargo.
The Directors Staff’s Annual
Unit Steak Feed and Auction
has now past and it was epic.
If you are a part of the Directors Staff and
have not attended the Annual Steak Feed
you are truly missing out on great time
filled with food and fellowship. It was an
amazing day, the cooks did a phenomenal
job and only lost a little hair in the process.
The auctioneer was struggling to keep his
voice but powered through the auction with
grace. Thanks to all the came out and a
special thanks to Noble JR and Lady Denise
Gelvin for allowing the Directors Staff to
invade their garage for the event. We also
need to thank Noble Steve Morrison for
helping Procure and Deliver the Grill?
The Annual Midian Shrine Float Trip
is now one or the books! A great time was
had by all that attended, the weather was
beautiful and the water was. . .ok maybe a
little cool, but you got use to it if you were
in it all day. There will be stories galore
floating around (yes, pun intended) from
our travels for years to come, some may
possibly be true and others should never be
believed. There are definitely some new tan
lines that will arise from the trip and a few
Nomads
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might be a little disturbing,
thank god a lot of what
happens on the river, stays
on the river. If you want to know, sign up
to attend next year, and even though there
may be a few battles scares, a few suffering
from hypothermia (ICE CHALLENGE),
a few sore muscles, a few hangovers, and
maybe even a broken toe, the event is not
one to be missed. The fun and fellowship,
along with the Scavenger Hunt and Naughty
Santa / White Elephant gift exchange makes
a person forget all that ails them!
Last but definitely not the least, the directors staff would like to welcome several new
members to the Shrine Family and congratulate the families. Noble Mark Butterfield
became a new Grandpa, on 2/15/2014.
Mark’s Grandson James Butterfield was
born to Noble Brett Butterfield and his
Lady Andrea. Then the Latest addition,
Finley Frederick Lane Smith was born
6/5/2014 to Noble Scott Smith and his
Lady Stacie, yes that means our very own
Noble Ross Smith and Noble Fred Smith
are again a Great-Grandpa and Grandpa
respectfully. Congratulations to all the
families.
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Reporter
At the June Nomads camping
weekend there were 11 camping
families with many more members
arriving for the meeting, auction
and potluck dinner. Please keep the
following in your prayers; Noble Guy
Cobert has now had his knee replacement,
Lady Willodene Kauffman is currently in
ICU with a blood clot, and Lady Mary Brown
has a collapsed lung. We wish all a speedy
recovery. The next camp out will
be July 11 & 12 at Lake Afton Shelter
#1. The Ladies of Arami Court #101
will be serving breakfast on Saturday
the 12th. The Midian Nomads camping
unit is open to all shrine families, please
join us. If you have any questions please
contact Noble Roscoe Taylor at (316) 8414569. See ya at the lake!
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Antique Autos
The Riverfest Sundown Parade
was May 30th. There was a large
crowd and beautiful weather. Fred
Booher, Kent Butz, Grant Richecky,
Ray Richecky, Joe Matthews, Wayne
Orr, Curtis Gilbert, Ed Chrisco, Gary
Gelvin, Jerry Elscott, and Vernon Kafka
brought their cars out for the festivities and
had a great time.
May 31st saw several AA members in
Howard for the Elk County Shrine Club Stag.
Dale Gibson, Gary Gelvin, Kent Butz and
Ed Chrisco enjoyed the hospitality of Elk
County Shrine Club. There was a lot of fun,
food and sporting activities at the lake.
Antique Autos will not be having their
monthly meeting on July 7th. Instead, we
will meet July 19th at Two Brothers BBQ at
6730 W. Central Ave. Social at 6:30 p.m. and
Dinner at 7:00 p.m. Please bring your Lady.
Horse Patrol
We would like to welcome
our newest member. He is Noble
Michael Megonigle and I know that
he will be a great asseite to our unit.
His first Parade was in Eureka and
he did a great job. Along with Noble
Michael, Nobles DeWane Ewert, Gary
Mason and George Finley also Paraded
there. Our next Parade will be the Shrine
Yoshi
The warm month of July is here
and the year is half over already.
Time continues to fly almost as fast as
the Yoshi go-karts fly over the streets
during parades. Which is fast, faster,
fastest?
Practice has begun for CSSA as we work
on our routine and the obstacle course. Can
Noble Brian Chestnut be beaten this year
on the obstacle course? If so we hope it is by
someone in our own group that does it. If we
can’t beat him, then no one should. Best of
luck C-Nut on your efforts to retain the title
of fastest kart alive. One of Brian’s closest
competitors, our own Noble Chris Hurt, has
moved to North Carolina to pursue a new
job. We wish him the best as he changes
careers and employer. Darn jobs always get
in the way of having fun when we are young.
As practice goes, we have a good commitment of Yoshi members to CSSA this
Chippers
These are the leaders for the
first month of Chippers golf
Flight A: Max & Terry Pennington
16.5, Kyle Rhorer & Terry House 14.5,
Richard Anderson & Paul Keely 13,
Tom Troutman & Loyd Geist 12.5.
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Reporter
The 2014 Sportsmen’s Event
will be here soon. Keep selling
tickets and remember to turn them in to
the office as they are sold to help those
with the job of data entry keep up.
It is time for C.S.S.A. August 28th30th. Turn in your registration as soon as
possible if you haven’t already done so.
Antique Autos will have a planning meeting
on August 16th at Solo’s Diner at 6815 W.
Kellogg at 6:00 p.m. Randy Edwards is
providing an undercarriage wash and preinspection on Sunday August 3rd at 1:00
p.m. The new license plates are to be here
in time for C.S.S.A.
Any nobles interested in our Antique
Autos unit are welcome. You do not have to
have an antique car to become part of AA.
Come see us at one of our meetings or at one
of the parades.
GEORGE FINLEY
Reporter
Bowl in Pittsburg, Ks on July
26th.
We would like to invite any new
Nobles as well as any other Nobles that
would like to Join us to come to our
next meeting, which will be July 10th.
We will meet for Social/dinner in the Oasis
at around 6:00 PM then have our meeting
at 7:00 PM. Until next time.
TORRIN REED
Reporter
year. Practice is on Sunday
evenings at an undisclosed location. (Just ask if you’d like to come
and watch). The more we practice, the
better we will perform. Past problems
have been the reversal of fields once we
get there as well as kart break downs. It’s
easy to get turned around when they mirror
the course on you. Start thinking about
uniforms, banquet wear, and dusting off the
Fez. CSSA will be here before you know it.
We will discuss those items and more at our
next few meetings.
Welcome to new Yoshi member Noble
Daryl James and Lady Monique. We hope
you will enjoy your new unit.
Congratulations to Noble Patrick
Kennedy on being voted in as a Yoshi
lifetime member. Patrick has committed
many years and time to our unit and it is
greatly appreciated. Thank you Patrick!
RODNEY
Reporter
Flight B: Rob Ott & Mike
Smith 15, Alvin Ogden & Dean
Lauterbach 14, Steve Travis & Larry
Tomes 13, Bob Martin & Ken Lofflan
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Nascarts
Let me start this article
by giving a warm welcome to
Nascarts newest member and rookie driver
Noble Taylor Gelinas. Taylor started his
Shrine membership this spring and knew he
wanted to join a winning team, so he came
to a Nascarts meeting and joined that night.
He started his driving career right away by
driving in the Riverfest parade and having a
great time! It only took a week to wipe the
smile off his face! Taylor is a great addition
to a fine unit. Last years Riverfest parade
took out two veteran drivers, however, this
year claimed no casualties. Charter member
and Relief driver Noble Gary Dix got
caught up in the action. See his impressive
photo on the Midian Shrine Nascarts page.
A big thanks to the Greenwood county
Arab Patrol
Lady Jackie would like to thank
all the ladies who provided the snacks
for the May Stated Meeting. Special
thanks to Lady Lise Fisher, Lady
Bernie Sanders, Lady Anita Simpson,
Lady Tracy Danler and Lady Michelle
Tomes for their help in setup and serving
the snacks. The snacks you ladies provided
was well received with very little leftovers,
if any, to take home. May started the Midian
Chippers golf season and it’s nice to see many
of the patrolmen playing. A few patrolmen
also made their yearly trek to Winfield for a
weekend of golf and fellowship while other
patrolmen attended the wedding of Patrolman
Greg Barley and Lady Jessica. Still other
patrolmen were at the Midian Pig Roast and
celebrate Illustrious Sir Ed Day’s birthday.
May was closed out with the Patrol marching in the Wichita Riverfest Sundowner’s
Parade. Along with drummer Warren “Doc”
Rensner, PP, and myself, the marching unit
included Foster Smith, Greg Barley, Kyle
Rhorer, Brian West, Mike Smith, and
Alan Geist. The parade route was pretty
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Reporter
three-wheelers and PP Lonnie and
Melinda Nichols for the super terrific
hospitality at the Eureka parade. It would
seem that they outdo themselves every year!
The second annual Midian Sportsmens
Event is right around the corner. If you need
tickets, see any Nascarts member. We will
once again be teaming up with the Provost
Guard to help with security and setting up,
so any help would be greatly appreciated.
Happy birthday to Lady Ruth Lauterbach
on July 16th and her husband Noble Dean
Lauterbach on July 30th. Happy birthday
to Lady Stacie Smith also on July 30th.
Happy anniversary to Noble Scott and his
Lady Stacie Smith on July 11th. C-ya on
the track! I’m Rick N Bobby and I’m out!
LARRY WILSON
Reporter
long, starting on Main Street at
Central to Douglas Avenue, then
west to Waco and back north to Central.
We were fortunate to get relocated
behind the Hospital Van trailer that
carried the Divan so we had a ride back
to Scottish Rite where we parked before the
parade. Drill practice has been progressing
very well. We are practicing with an eight
as well as a twelve men drill team until we
determine what will work best. Nick Rhorer,
son of Veteran Patrolman Kyle and Jo Rhorer,
got married. Congratulations, Nick. Veteran
patrolman Ron Smith is in good spirits and
progressing well with his cancer treatments.
Patrolman Devon Olson’s father-in-law is
under hospice care for his stage four cancer
and Honorary Past Captain Ray Ramos’
Lady Peggy is also undergoing treatment for
her cancer. Please keep them in your thoughts
and prayers. The black camel did visit the
Patrol with the passing of veteran patrolman
Bob Blankenship. Our thoughts and prayers
to the family. Until next time, keep in step!
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JULY, 2014
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Midian Shrine Night at the
Wingnuts!!!
Saturday July 19th 7:05 PM
Wichita Wingnuts Baseball vs Sioux City Explorers
Lower Box Seats $10 each
Price includes free hot dogs, pop, and peanuts in the
parking lot prior to the game with your ticket purchase!!!!!
Advance Tickets only at Midian
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Their Membership is Important
As of June 25th the following Nobles have not paid their per capita and hospital assessment and/or their dues.
Casey Alexander
Brent Allen
Robbins Allen
Leslie Anderson
Onofre Astorga
Brady Ayers
Jareth Bailey
Kyle Bailey
Mark Baldwin
Brent Ballard
Donald Ballard
Roy Bandhauer, Jr
Charles Barber
Christian Barlow
Harold Belt
Gary Bertram
Thomas Blair
William Blanks
Harry Bledsoe
Lloyd Boles
John Bossi
Gary Boyd
Bruce Bradley
Kevin Brady
Jack Brewer
Bradley Brodersen
Lyle Brothers
Eugene Brown
Orby Brown
John Buche
Charles Bundrick, Jr
Billy Bunyard
Brad Burns
Larry Burns
Brian Burnside
Michael Camacho
Billy Campbell
Bob Campbell
Thomas Carr
Dr Steve Cauble
Charles Cauthon
Kenneth Chaffin
Frank Charles
Roger Chrislip
Roth Christopherson
Vincent Clark
John Cleaver
Dennis Clifton
Albert Cooper
Donald Corning
Dru Coulson
James Culbertson
James Daily
Charles Davis
John Davis
Johnny Davis
James Day, Jr
John Day, Jr
Eric Deyle
Daniel Diefenderfer
Kenneth Divall
James Dorsett
Harold Downing
Dennis Doyle
Blaine Dreitzler
Jason Duncan
Kenton Elley
Laurence Engler
Larry Erne
Lonnie Erwin
Ruben Espinosa
Earl Everitt, Jr
Kevin Farlow
C P Farr
Ernest Feeler, Jr
Doyle Ferguson
James Fischer
William Fischer
H Doyle Fisk
William Fitzgerald
Michael Flannery
William Foley
James Frank
Edwin Frazer
Kennith Galloway
Jason Gibson
David Gilbert
Terry Gillespie
Richard Gordon
Galen Gose
David Grant
Randy Gregg
David Griffin
Richard Guthrie
Donald Hagbom
Howard Haines
Donald Hamill
Norman Hammergren
Norman Hampanier
Will Hanna
John Harding
Phillip Hatfield
Steven Heft
John Hill
Horst Hiller
Andrew Hilton
Albert Hogoboom
Larry Holden
Robert Holder
Christopher Hollon
Stan Howard
James Huebert
Leon Huff
Richard Huff
Kenneth Hughes
Robert Hyde
Danny Hypse
Burl Ingle
Michael Inman
Gerald Isaacson
Gary Jacobs
John Jones
Raymond Jones
Ronald Kammerer
Richard Kane
Scott Kane
James Kapp
Jeffrey Kellogg
Patrick Kennedy
Dallas Kenney
Ralph Kimzey
Michael Kinslow
David Kirby
William Kizzire
Donald Klein
Dean Kline
Ronald Kloefkorn
John Knotts, Jr
Keith Koontz
Gary Kraisinger
J. Derwin Langley
Orville Lanier
Jason Lee
Robert Lee
Kenneth Leu
Kenneth Lewellen
Leslie Linneman
Jeff Logan
Jack Long
Phillip Marr, Sr
John Marshall
Harry Marshall, IV
Richard Martin
Danny Mason
Chad Mast
Jerry May
Leon May
Harold McBride, Jr
Dr Kenneth McCanon
Billie McCreary
Carl McFadden
Jack McInteer, Jr
Scott McNett
George McPeak
Aaron Medina
Jon Medlam
Donald Meyers
Donald Miller
Matthew Miller
James Mills
Roy Minor
Nolan Mize
Bill Moore
Lonnie Morris
Howard Morton,III
Darol Moseley
Paul Moses
James Murphy
John Myers
Ronald Nance
Ronald Neumayer
James Newby
Rex Noel
Kevin Norton
Johnny Nugent
Mark Nunley
Kevin O’Crowley
Lynn O’Donnell
Burnell Oman
Herbert Ottaway
Kevin Otto
Tom Page
Lloyd Pappan
Carlos Parrales
John Patton
Wayne Payne
Jerry Pennington
Jarrett Perry
Dennis Peterson
Michael Porter
Gary Potter
James Putnam
Jared Ragsdale
Edward Raney, Sr
Robert Raymos
Franklin Reed
Donald Rensner
William Reuschel
Edwin Roach
Justin Robelli
John Rogers
Roger Rollmann
Luis Rosado
Leroy Roseberry
James Rowe
Dr John Rumisek
Michael Rutherford
Joel Schaffer
Walter Scheib
Michael Schilling
Loren Schleining
Michael Schmitz
Clifton Schopf
Daniel Schopf
Harvey Scott
Thomas Scott
Douglas Seaberg
V Steve Shaffer
Loren Sheets
Brandon Simon
Howard Sims
Jeffery Skinner
Randy Slaughter
A Wesley Smith
Jeremie Smith
Joel Smith
Matthew Smith
Vaughn Smith
Warren Smith
Winston Smith
Kenneth Snook
Andrew Snow
Willis Sorensen
Justin Sorrell
Buford Spiers, III
Jason Stanton
Jerry Stein
Paul Stenger
John Stewart, III
Charles Stickney
George Stover
Anthony Striffler
Francis Strong
Douglas Sumner
Robert Tanner
Fred Taylor
Clint Teinert
Nathan Teter
Maurice Thomas
Steven Thornburg
Joel Tinsmon
Fred Travis, Sr
Christopher Trenary
Ronald Trenary
Thomas Turkle
Lyle Turner
Dane Volkman
Jerome Volm, Jr
Richard Wade
Dale Walker
Jerry Walton
Leroy Ward
Jimmy Warren
Travis Watson
Eldon Watts
Craig Weaver
Billy Weber
Dr Curtis Wheeler
David L. White
David H. White
Derik White
Lawrence White
Dwight Wiebe
Edward Williams
Lon Williams
Richard Williams
Charles Willis, Jr
Dennis Wilson
John Winchell
Richard Wortman
Wilford Wyckoff
Solen Yanda
Jeffrey Zitlow
William Zuercher
Suspended Members
The following members were suspended for non payment of dues in the years, 2011, 2012, and 2013.
If you know any of these members and know that they still have interest in being a Shriner please contact them and find out what we need to do to have them rejoin.
Jimmie Alcorn
Thomas Anderson
Robert Archer
William Atherton
James Atkins
Richard Augustus
John Bagley
Timothy Bailey
Aaron Beck
Kenneth Becker
Scott Becker
Donald D Bedell
Dean Beebe
Billy G Bell
Franklin Bergquist
David Blair
Luke Blankenship
Robert Bonat
James Brant
Lonnie E Brown
Daryl Burnham
Earl F Jr Callison
Kenton Campbell
Larry Carey
Frank L Carson III
John Chambers
Daniel Clark
Donnie Clark
Donald W Clary
Gerald Cleverley
Jeffrey Cook
Randell Cook
Richard Cook
Kevin Coons Sr
Kevin Coons Jr
Terry J Cox
Aaron Cunningham
Charles Dannenfelser
Coe V Darling
Armando Davila
Melvin L Davis
Brian Dickinson
Denis Dieker
Richard Dixon
Wendell Dodd
Steven Dorfman
George Downum
Rodney Durham
David Eaton
Refell Edwards
Timothy Englett
Greg R Esping
David Finley
James Foraker
Mike Foster
James E Foster
Benjamin Fuller
Daniel Gary
Rodney Gates
Earl Gatz
Philip Giebler
Jeffrey Gorcos
Darrin Green
Gary Gregory
Terry L Haas
Darrin Harding
Marvin Harman
W Floyd Harper
Bradley Harris
Arthur Hawk
Richard Haywood
John Hein
Jack Hensley
James Herd
Wayne E Herzog
Bradley Hewitt
Jerry Himebaugh
Chester Hockett
Lonnie Hoepfinger
Corrin E Holden
Larry A Holland
Jack Hosler
Harold E Hoss
Robert Houston
George Jaso
Edward Jennings
Jack Johnson
Jeffrey Johnson
Robert Johnstone
Charles L Jones
Francisco Judilla
James Kaminsky
Jordan Kentzler
Richard Knowles
Sammy Kouri
Douglas Krogh
James D Lane
James D Lazelle
Larry Leatherman
Bennie M Lee
Greggory Lewis
Fred Liebau
Charles L Liles
Mathew Limpscomb
Leroy L Loggins
Joel Lovesee
Jack L Lowry
Leif Macmartin
Mark Mahieu
Gene Manning
Donald Martin
Paul D Maxwell
Gary Mazurek
William Mccurdy
Todd Mcfarland
Randall Mcintosh
Charles Mcvay
Lonny Mendenhall
Lawrence Miller
Scott Montoya
Donald Moore
Rex Moser
Gene Mudd
Clyde Nicks
Jason Nixon
Alan Oliver
Chadwick Owings
Richard Palmer
Keith Parish
Douglas Pate
Darrell Patterson
William Peckham
Gregory Pickering
Homer Price
Tom Redinger
Michael Rice
Hugh E Richards
Kenneth Rinke
Richard Riopelle
Howard Roe
John Royston
Hugo Sanchez
Jack Shaffer
Norman D Sherman
Steve D Sixkiller
Daniel Smith
Douglas Smith
Frank Solomon
Frank Spangler
James Steele
Benjamin Steinmetz
Kyle Stockham
Jack Stonehocker
Rick Stout
Dennis R Stover
Trent Stringer
Jason Strunk
Richard W Sybert
Stephen Thomas
Claude Thompson
Jack Verbeck
Randell Voth
Donald Wasielewski
Ray Westfall
Curtis White
Douglas Williams
Harold H Wilson
Paul Witt
Robert S Wunsch
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Cartoon
Oh my what a month it has been.
It was so busy I forgot to write last
months notes and want to take the time
right now to thank John Gracy for
bailing me out! With that being said
John seems to be healing up just fine, he
was able to make it to a couple outings and
it is always good to have his support. Also,
want to wish Roger Snellen PP and his lady
Pat a very Happy Anniversary!
This last month was full of outings.
Riverfest was in full swing and that means
the Sundown Parade. We had a great turn
out to support one of Wichita’s biggest traditions. Thanks to Mike Ward for driving the
tractor and Tigger, Pooh, Scooby, Raphael,
Mario and Luigi for coming out and braving
the heat.
The Toons want to wish a Happy Happy
Birthday to Wichita’s own Spinner of the
Wingnuts! Thanks for the invite to celebrate
your Birthday with all your other Mascot
friends. The games were great and I still
think that the tug of war was rigged. The
truth will come out when this scandal is made
public! Please checkout the Midian Shrine
Midian Shrine Topics
COLE ROBINSON
Reporter
Cartoon Unit Facebook Page to
watch the video and tell us what you
think! Daffy took a spill so that will be
worth the watch.
We also had a chance to help with
Wal-Mart’s March of Dimes charity. Had
a good turnout of Toons and Ladies. Made
the day, of almost, everyone that walked into
the store! Be looking for us on the People
of Wal-Mart! If you can’t stomach People
of Wal-Mart, Facebook as a great selection
of Walmart photos also! Thanks Michelle
Tomes for asking and allowing us to help!
Lastly, we helped with another charity at Auntie Mae’s Café for The American
Diabetes Association! For those of you that
have not had the chance to eat there you need
to! Add it to the new places to try list. Scooby
and Mario made the appearance and had lots
of fun meeting the staff and customers for
this cause. I think Auntie Mae’s Café may be
looking for more help from us in the future!
Lets keep the momentum up! And as
always thanks for all your support!
“Today was good. Today was fun.
Tomorrow is another one.” --Dr. Seuss
Hillbilly Band
Time to be serious for a moment;
sorry about the recent missing columns;
in over thirty years of writing these I’ve
only missed a couple, but my lady
“Bert” underwent major surgery twice
and spent three weeks in the hospital. She’s doing fine now and we sincerely thank all who sent
cards, phoned and visited during her ordeal…it
meant a lot. That, coupled with some less serious
medical issues of my own combined to absorb
most of what little spare time was available. Or
could it be that I’m just disorganized? Nah!
“Vacations, get thee away!” Nobles Cecil
Goldsmith, Jim Malia, Rick Milhon, John
Heckman and Al Brumbaugh have been or
shortly will be absent from stage. Thanks to
those who have filled in…many times on short
notice…(can you say Riverfest Parade?) for the
first time in a decade.
On that subject, special thanks to trumpeter
Noble Martin Geeding, who took the seat his
late father Noble Wilbur occupied for so many
years on the Model T. Noble Martin is a fine
musician, but seldom ventured into the “ad lib,
Electraglide Elite
No excuses from this Reporter
on the June Topics Bro’s and Sis’s,
just ran completely out of time but back
in business now and there’s plenty going
on! The most important thing missed
in no EE message in that issue was the
fact that three of our Members tangled with
four-wheeled vehicles and lost the fight and
all within a couple of days in May. The good
news is that Brothers Rick Whiteside, Bert
Hawkins and Steve Towns are all still with
us and doing well. That’s the most important
thing of all!!
As you read this, the Midian Bug-O-Rama
paperwork should be wrapping up. We all have
Brother Robert Hoch to thank for what he did
to put this together! This could be a platform
for the EE and Midian for quite a while and
that would be way out there beyond great.
Lots of hard work from everyone on this and
as Captain Steve said, “Sportman’s Event and
MSKR are just ahead” with plenty more to do.
No doubt that both these projects are important
to Midian, Shriners Hospitals for Children and
JULY, 2014
JOHN HECKMAN
Reporter
play by ear, improvisational” world
of the Hillbillies. Unknown to us, to
honor his late father he memorized
the charts of the songs we planned
to perform in the parade, then showed
up, went to work and did well! “Pops”
Geeding would have been proud!
Thanks also to drummer Noble Ronnie
Maynard for handling chores in that parade so
“regular” drummer Noble John Heckman could
drive in the absence of vacationing baritone sax
man and “regular” parade driver Noble Cecil
Goldsmith.
Finally, Bassman Noble Bob Bergman has
taken Veteran status in the HBB, citing ongoing
health reasons for retiring from active participation in our group. This has to hurt…Noble Bob
has been and still is a solid and reliable performer
and we hope when his health improves he’ll
join us for a gig from time to time. Welcome
guest tuba player Dennis Schmidt, along with
newcomer Noble Don Klein, who can sub on
both bass and guitar.
N. B. Forrest, K.G.C.
Reporter
of course the Electraglide Elite!
Like the rest of you, this Reporter
is very proud to say he’s a Member and
supporter of all three!!
Let’s not forget to thank Brothers Bill
Bailey, A.J. Hawkins, Greg Reida, Don
Richards and all who helped with the Bad
Boar Degree. It definitely shows the strength
and unity of our “thing” as this came together
under some pressure, and why the Electraglide
Elite is one of the largest and strongest Units
in Midian Shrine!
Brother Dan Krenke is doing yeoman’s
work on upcoming activities and keeping us
informed! Evidence of this was the Breakfast
Ride to Benton Airport in early June. Thanks
Dan, terrific way to start a day and even the
weather played fair with us. Even the worst day
of riding beats the best day of working and this
was a good day so you know how that figures
in. Until next time…be safe.
Willie G. Davidson says “There’s a little
outlaw in all of us”…it doesn’t hurt to let him
out once in a while.
I would like to thank you for your helmets. Six weeks ago today I was run over by a
pickup. I have a lot of injuries, but feel your helmet saved my life. I belong to the Shriners
of North America and Midian Shrine Center
of Wichita, KS.
I see on your web site that you support
several charities. Our bike unit is having a
poker run to support the 22 Shrine Hospitals
across North America. All donations are
tax deductible. I hope you can help us by
supporting our efforts. The hospitals spend
about $28 per second 24 hours a day and
charge on the parents ability to pay. Once
again thanks for your great helmets.
MIDIAN
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JULY, 2014
CONTACT RANDY BROWN
FOR PLACEMENT
[email protected]
BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL SPONSOR DIRECTORY
AEROSPACE MANUFACTURING
Capps Manufacturing
Ron Capps
212 S Edwards
Wichita, KS 67213
316-942-9351
AUTO COLLISION REPAIR
Frick Body Shop
Myron Frick
1346 S. Mosley
Wichita, KS 67211
316-263-2825
AUTO SALES AND LEASING
Dave Johnson Sales “The Gunner”
See Dave, Mike or Rusty Johnson
Tyler & Kellogg
316-721-0442
www.davejohnsonsales.com
USED OR NEW CARS & TRUCKS
Davis-Moore Chevrolet
Used & New Cars & Trucks
“Big Al” Ceynar
8200 W. Kellogg
Wichita, KS 67209
DECORATIVE CONCRETE OVERLAY
ReDeckIt Kansas, LLC
Chris Nelson
redeckitkansas.com
[email protected]
316 648-3775
ELECTRICAL APPARATUS SALES & SERVICE
B & B Electric Motor Co.
Bob Giesen
332 Lulu
Wichita, KS 67211
316-267-1238
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS/PERSONAL LIFE AND
LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE
The Hawkins Group, Inc.
Dan Hawkins
9406 Harvest Ln
Wichita, KS 67212
316-371-1667
FINANCIAL PLANNING/INVESTMENTS
316-749-4058
Cell: 316-706-6888
CHIMNEYS & FIREPLACES
Home Safe Hearth and Chimney
Bart and Lesa Ogden
Come visit our showroom!!
Wood - Gas - Pellet - Electric - Tools - Doors - Caps - Accessories
504 S St. Francis
Wichita, KS 67202
316-265-9828
Carey, Thomas, Hoover & Breault
Jeff Breault - Vice President
8080 E. Central Suite 200
Wichita, KS 67206
316-634-2222
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Strategic Financial Concepts Inc.
Vance A. Burns
216 N. Waco
Wichita, KS 67202
316-262-2929
JT Enterprises Inc
John Auch - President
6320 E. Crestmark
Wichita, KS 67220
Jack Bunyard
Richard Burke
Vance Burns
John Carmichael
Clarence Carter
Clarence Cash
Paul Cauthron
Kenneth Chaffin
Larry Cheever Jr
Roth Christopherson
Richard Clark
Donald Corning
Paul Courson
Mark Cox
Charles Cramb
David Cross
Harry Dalvine
Glen Davidson
John Davis
Jonathan Davis
Richard Dennis
Gary Denniston
Bruce Detwiler
Eric Deyle
Richard Dickerhoff Jr.
Leslie Dolbow
Daniel Dreese
Earl Dunagan
Taylor Durr
Craig Dutton
Christopher Eddy
Jerry Elscott
Ruben Espinosa
Herbert Farabough
Gregory Farber
Eagle Financial Services
O J Lichlyter, CLU
1033 N Buckner Suite 1033
Derby, KS 67037
316-788-6303
INSURANCE
Damien Cook Agency
Farm Bureau Financial Services
Property-Casualty-Life-Business-Farm
1786 S. Seneca Suite #1 - Wichita, KS 67213
[email protected]
316-425-0918
Gary Tomes
Farm Bureau Financial Services
300 W Douglas Ste 120 - Wichita, KS 67202 316-866-2100
[email protected] - garytomes.fbfs.com (f) 316-978-9953
(c) 316-204-8208
PET FOOD & SUPPLIES
CW Feed Products
Jeff Sowder
1009 N. Mosley
Wichita, KS 67214
Kenneth Johnson
Loren Johnson
Evan Jones
Glenn Jones
Henry Kersting Jr.
Ralph Kimzey
David Kirby
Donald Klein
Keith Koontz
Edward Kroll
Michael Latimer
Dean Lauterbach
Lawrence Lee
Richard Lemaster Jr.
Billy Lemasters
Thomas Lewis
Michael Lillibridge
Don Lock
Keith Mae
Patrick Maloney
Jack Marinelli
Harry Marshall IV
Darin Mason
Gary Mason
Joseph Matthews
Ronald Maynard
Jonathan Mcconnell
David Mcdaniel
George Mcevoy Jr.
Darrel Mcnamar
Jefferis Mead
Michael Megonigle
Laurel Menefee
Eric Menne
Ronald Metzger
Camelot Realty, Inc.
Dahl R. Carmichael
920 N. Tyler, Suite 104
Wichita, KS 67212
Off: 316-773-9400
Cell: 316-650-2014
Realty World Alliance
The John Head Team
8414 W 13th St
Wichita, KS 67212
[email protected]
316-734-2609
Signs, Banners, Decals & Graphics
Signs & Design
Mike Janzen
4545 W. Central
Wichita, KS 67212
www.signsdesignwichita.com
316-264-7446
SIGNS, FABRICATION - INSTALLATION - SERVICE
Dynamic Sign Solutions
Dave Branson/Owner
SERVING THE SIGN INDUSTRY FOR OVER 40 YEARS
800 W Maple St. Wichita, KS 67213
Cell: 316-641-8948
[email protected]
Office: 316-440-6429
TREE SERVICE
316-265-5263
PRINTING/MAILING/COPIES
Direct Mail Printers
Randy Brown
231 S. Ida
Wichita, KS 67211
Cecil Fauchier
Ernest Feeler
Lynn Finley
James Fischer
Ronald Fisher
Carl Fraley
James Frank
Donald Fromong
Ryan Furlong
John Garrison
Benjamin Gelinas
Rodger Gracey
Billy Griffin
Philip Griffith
Jack Grubb
Lawrence Gurney
Gerald Guthrie
Edward Hakenholz
Roger Hawk
Kip Hawkins
Roland Hayden
Landon Haydock Jr..
John Head Jr.
William Heath
Alan Heine
Robert Hekel
Jack Herron
Joseph Hilyard
Gerald Hoepfinger
George Holland
Larry Holmes
James House
Terry House
Stan Howard
Kenneth Hughes
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316-652-9200
HEALTH INSURANCE
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! -
Billy Aday
Dale Allen
Michael Argabright
Ronald Arnett
Mark Ashenfelter
Nickolas Baldi
Clair Banta
Marvin Banwart
Billy-Joe Bardin
Christian Barlow
Gailand Bartlett
Alfred Bass
Michael Beard
Garland Bell
Steven Bell
Jack Bender
Kenneth Bergman
Ronald Betzen
Frank Bible
Daniel Bird
Harry Bledsoe
Gary Blevins
Alfred Blocher
Joel Blount
Douglas Bogart
James Bolinger
Edgar Bonar
Steven Boyd
Wilbur Bradley
Scott Branscum
James Branstetter
Robert Brill
Roy Brown
Jeffrey Bryant
Bruce Buehler
REALTORS
FUNDRAISING AND ADVERTISING
DLM Tree Care
Complete Tree Care
Derrick Metzger
Wichita, KS
316-207-5703
WINE & SPIRITS
316-262-0211
R & J Discount Liquor
Matt Hess - Manager
3015 E Douglas
316-681-3761
JULY BIRTHDAYS:
Jerry Middleton
Daniel Miller
Donald Miller
Paul Miller
Robert Miller
Jim Molz
Jimmy Montgomery
Archie Moon Jr.
Albert Moore
Lonnie Morris
Paul Moses
Carl Moss
Robert Murdock
Charles Neff
Donald Nelson
Jon Nicolet Sr.
Ronald Oliver
Ralph Oringderff
Leslie Osterman
Rodney Ott
Kevin Otto
Tye Pameticky
Larry Papps
John Patton
Max Pecht II
Scott Perkins
Ray Peterson
Leland Pontius
Andrew Porter
Lavern Powers
Harold Purkey
Duane Rasmussen
Jack Rasmussen
Robert Raymos
Lester Reiter
Steven Richard
Grant Richecky
Troy Riner
Andrew Roberts
Keith Roberts
Patrick Robinson
Richard Rodriquez
David Roe
Roger Rollmann
Bruce Rose
Todd Rostetter
William Royse
Darrel Ruth
Arthur Rutledge
Raymond Ryman
Norman Sauder
Edward Schauf
Michael Schilling
Jakie Schoenhals
Gail Schroeder
Beryl Scranton
Mark Seaman
John Sheaks
Phillip Shrack
Thomas Simons
Howard Sims
Wesley Smith
Billy Smith
Robert Smith
Ronald Smith
Ross Smith
Vaughn Smith
Wallace Smith
Robert Smith Jr.
Roger Smith Jr.
Kenneth Snook
Ronald Sontag
Justin Sorrell
Everett Stephenson Jr.
Mikey Strong
James Sullivan
Finace Taylor
Roscoe Taylor
Clint Teinert
Drew Teinert
Kyle Thorer
Chuck Thurston
Joel Tinsmon
Brent Traylor
Christopher Trenary
Martin Updegraff
Heber Villers Jr.
Richard Wade
Bret Walker
Joe Walker
Starnes Walker Jr.
Willard Walpole Jr.
Jerry Walton
Billy Weber
Michael Weekley
Eugene West
Joel Westbrook
Joshua Whiteside
Max Whitson
Danny Wickham
Richard Williams
Robert Williams
John Wooley
Gary Young
Melvin Zeman
Daniel Zimmerman
Midian Shrine Topics
JULY, 2014
FROM YOUR
WICHITA
SCOTTISH RITE
JULY – 2014
Every Tuesday
Donuts & Coffee 8 – 9:30 AM
Everyone is welcome, come and enjoy the fellowship
Tue – Jul 1
Elmo Lodge Meeting
7:00 PM
Fri – Jul 4
Happy 4th of July!!
Office Closed
Thurs – Jul 31
Free Lunch
11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
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If your Unit, Club, Lodge or any affiliate body has a function you would like in this free listing,
then just get the information to Tracy Dahl [email protected].
functions
functions
other
other than
than
midian
midian
derby lodge #365 biscuit & Gravy
4th sat every month - 7am - 10am - 125 E. Market, derby
HAYSVILLE LODGE #112
200 S. MAIN - HAYSVILLE
2ND SAT. EVERY MONTH -7AM - 10AM
MENU CHANGES MONTHLY
BELLE PLAINE LODGE #173
AMERICAN LEGION, 421 1/2 N. MERCHANT
BREAKFAST - $7.00 DONATION
1ST SUN. EVERY MONTH - 7AM - 10AM
AUTOMOBILIA’S
MOONLIGHT CAR SHOW & STREET PARTY
SATURDAY, JULY 12, 2014
6:00 PM - MIDNIGHT
DOWNTOWN
DAUGHTERS OF THE NILE
ICE CREAM SOCIAL
SUNDAY, JULY 27, 2014
KANSAS MASONIC HOME - 410 SOUTH SENECA
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
FOOD SPECIALS FOR JULY
Monday - California Burger
Tuesday - Meatloaf
Wednesday - Steak Kabobs
Thursday - Grilled Chicken Salad
Friday - Steak Dinner
MIDIAN HI-LIGHTS
FOR JULY
JULY 6-10
IMPERIAL SESSION IN MINNEAPOLIS MINNESOTA
JULY 11
WELLINGTON PARADE
JULY 12
SEDAN PARADE
KEYSTONE KOPS 11TH ANNUAL CO-ED GOLF TOURNAMENT
JULY 16
STATED MEETING
LADIES MEETING
JULY 25-26
KANSAS SHRINE BOWL - PITTSBURG KANSAS
JULY, 2014
Arami Court
Well, the 100th Grand Council
Session – “Honoring the Past, Looking
to the Future” has come and gone. And
though the convention has ended and all
our 660 guests have gone home, there is
still work to complete. Decorations and
paraphernalia must be sorted out and returned
to their owner or storage, the final accounting
must be completed and the books closed out
and the task of thanking dozens of groups
and people must be done.
Arami Court could not have successfully
produced such a huge convention without the
help of lots of folks. Our heartfelt gratitude
is extended to:
•Wichita Scottish Rite Center staff and
stage crew
•Midian Directors Staff
•Cowboy poet Donna Penley, and everyone
who carried a flag for our unusual Sunday
cowboy service
•Midian Antique Autos
•Hotel at WaterWalk and shuttle driver
Bob Hiebert
•Illustrious Sir Jeff Sowder and our Lady
Cheryl for their educational and informative seminars
•Illustrious Sirs Ed Day & his lady Marilyn
and Lonnie Nichols & our Lady Melinda
for their support
•Midian Divan and their ladies
•Midian Oriental Band for a rousing kick
off to the opening night
•Lady Suzan Kelly, PR Specialist at
Shriners Hospital St. Louis and a Shrine
Child
•Shrine Child Justin Bowman, Jr and his
parents Justin and Beth
•Direct Mail Printers
•Go Wichita Convention & Visitors Bureau,
especially VP Maureen Hofrenning and
Convention Service Manager Susan Cohrs
•Hyatt Regency staff
•Arami Courts’ Nobles (our Trailers)
•I hope I didn’t forget any!
On a personal note, I owe a huge debt of
gratitude for all the support and love given
me by the small but mighty Arami Court.
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Jan Hiebert
Reporter
This group of dedicated Ladies
worked their b**ts off not just for the
10 days of the convention but for the 8
years leading up to it. They were smiling, gracious hostesses working from
first light to way after midnight each
day and always with a smile. THANK YOU!
The Grand High Priestess of LOSNA
picks a special project each year which
our members across North America work
to support. The 2013-2014 project was to
replace an obsolete, outdated Multi-Channel
Analyzer which is used to diagnose the very
rarest metabolic bone diseases. I am pleased
and proud to announce that the goal of
$90,000 was met and a check for that amount
will be presented on July 18 to Dr. Michael
Whyte at the Shriners Hospital St. Louis.
The actual total raised was $96,988.63. The
$6,988.63 will be donated to the St. Louis
unit for furnishing family room/s in the new
Shriners Hospital which will open next year
in St. Louis. Arami Ladies and their Nobles
are invited to join us for the presentation on
Friday, July 18.
We have a trailer again, so Arami Court
will be parading in Kechi on June 28. The
Kandyland Klowns served breakfast at Lake
Afton to the Nomads in June. The Krafty
Krew will be cooking for the July outing.
Lady Nadine Bruner and Noble George
Finley turned in 360 pounds of aluminum
cans recently. The funds collected go
annually to the Plane of Mercy. Thanks to
everyone for collecting cans.
Congratulations to Lady Doreen Foster,
PHP who has been appointed an Honorary
Aide and Ladies Terri Wells & Louise
Kabler, both PHPs, who have been appointed
Honorary Pages by this year’s Grand High
Priestess. Good job, Ladies!
We have a ceremonial coming up soon.
If you would like to join this fun group of
Ladies who work the help the kids, contact
me or one of our members.
Until next time, it’s the year of the
Graceful Swan!
SAVE THE DATE
OCTOBER 5TH, 2014
MIDIAN SHRINE
FAMILY DAY
ADVENTURE SPORTS
DETAILS TO FOLLOW
JULY, 2014
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Shrine child Lilly May and her mother Melissa donate a check to Plane of Mercy at the June Stated Meeting
Riverfest Parade 2014
The current WuShock with the original WuShock Noble Dave Johnson!!!
JULY, 2014
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