Camel`s Calf - Hella Shrine

Volume 49, No. 3
Circulation 5,000
Garland, Texas
April 2012
To A Clown, Nothing
Can Beat The Circus....
Thanks To Everyone For Making
The 2012 Circus A Success!
Camel’s Calf
We b S i t e : w w w. h e l l a s h r i n e r s . o r g
HELLA TEMPLE
Official Publication of
HELLA TEMPLE AAONMS
2121 Rowlett Road, Garland, TX 75043
Telephone (972) 240-6624
www.hellashriners.org
Created May 31, 1887
Chartered June 22, 1888
at Dallas, Texas
Elective Divan
Roger Carney, Illustrious Potentate
Morgan Robnett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chief Rabban
Don Young . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assistant Rabban
Bobby Caldwell . . . . . . . . . . . .High Priest & Prophet
Jeff Forrester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oriental Guide
Bob Mantle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Treasurer
Roger Nelson (P.P.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Recorder
Appointive Divan
Grady Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . .First Ceremonial Master
Wayne Osborne . . . . . . .Second Ceremonial Master
Mike Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Director
Everett Warner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marshal
Ken Flournoy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Captain of the Guard
Darrell Pryor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Outer Guard
Steve Conley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chaplain
Representatives to Imperial Council
Roger Carney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Illustrious Potentate
Morgan Robnett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chief Rabban
Don Young . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assistant Rabban
Bobby Caldwell . . . . . . . . . . . .High Priest & Prophet
Larry Winkle (P.P.) . . . . . . . . . . . .Treasurer Emeritus
Claude W. Lyon, Jr. (P.P.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Emeritus
Don Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Editor
Ginger Jolly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assistant Editor
David Ethington . . . . . . . . . . . . .Advertising Manager
Art Edwards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Press Corps
Darrell Hefley . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assistant Press Corps
Mike King . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Publicity
John Rodriguez (P.P.) . . . . . . . . . . . .Public Relations
Bill Neil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Temple Attorney
Norma Taylor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Accountant
Mary Sakuta . . . . . . . . .Sales and Catering Manager
Ronny Hampton . .Kitchen & Dining Room Mgr.
Chuck Currie . . . . . . . . .Burns Awareness Chairman
Grady Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Membership Chairman
Hella Shrine Circus
Phone (972) 240-6628
Morgan Robnett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Circus Chairman
Wayne Osborne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Circus Daddy
Executive Aide:
Potentate’s Aides:
Phelps Brown
Eddie Stutzman
Louis Tolliver
David Sims
Jeff Davis
Buster Barrier
Hospital Board of Governors
John Rodriguez (P.P.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Galveston
Larry Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Houston
Jim Alford (P.P.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Houston
Roger Carney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Houston
HELLA TEMPLE
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Garland, Texas 75043
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SHRINE CLUBS
Bowie / Cass
Cebron O’Bier, Jr.
Ellis County
Ken Scales
972.268.0069
Garland
John Rodriguez, P.P.
972.948.3460
Greater Southwest
Steve Eason
469.667.4274
Irving
Peters Colony
Walter Lambright
972.252.3432
Dean Melton
214.924.1894
North Collin County
Plano
Larry Winkle
214.733.3423
Ken Garner
972.306.7171
North Texas
Red River
Keith Bates
903.564.5140
Benny Lovell
903.227.1497
North East Texas
Top of Dallas
Jack Reed
903.577.8563
S. K. Choudhury
972.293.3333
UNIT HEADS
Director of Units
Directors Staff
Motor Patrol
Glen Day
972.740.6648
Mike Hall
972.943.9616
Roger Fuller
972.250.4255
101 Association
Dixielanders
Nobles of Note
Buster Barrier
972.288.6789
Byron Parks
469.964.5242
Gary Zerfas
972.333.6952
A-La-Karts
Drum & Bugle Corps
Novice Committee
David Sims
972.270.8563
Billy Cryer
972.226.4107
Pat Lee
972.475.9214
Arab Patrol
Flying Fezzes
Oriental Band
Jim Freeland
214.707.0047
Mario Portillo
214.948.1395
Dean Melton
214.924.1894
Black Horse Patrol
Golf Association
Darrell Pryor
940.635.7955
Kerry Davis
214.912.6474
Parade
Committee
Boat Club
Greeters
Bobby Caldwell
972.636.0590
Ronald Carney
972.551.3169
Bowlers
Guards
Dean Melton
214.924.1894
Darrell Pryor
972.635.7955
Camel Herders
Gun Club
Dean Melton
214.924.1894
A.D. Palmer
972.286.8680
Cavaliers
Hospital
Transportation
Ricky Randall
972.427.3966
Everett Warner
214.255.7357
Peace Officers
Bud Mann
972.429.7495
Press Corps
Art Edwards
214.339.1437
Provost Guard
Ted Frieze
214.616.9262
Rangers
John Rodriguez
972.948.3460
Glen Day
972.734.9626
Knights of Mecca
Rollin’ Nobles
C. D. Kelton
972.230.4567
William Nelson
817.430.5170
Legion of Honor
Sons of the Desert
Concert /
German Band
Bob Moore
469.698.0871
John Krodel
214-762-6077
Mini Patrol
Sons of Hella
Alton Polk
214.607.0633
Ben Wilson
214.402.3643
Ted Lyman, P.P.
972.270.0813
Classic Cars
Steve Moore
972.495.3175
Clowns
Jerry Patterson
972.979.5816
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Potentates Message for April
I want to thank the Nobility for their work during IHOP National Pancake Day, your efforts raised over
$98,000 for our Shriner Hospitals for Children. Thanks to
our High Priest and Prophet Bobby Caldwell for his work
in organizing the Nobles at the I-Hops. We are #1 in raising the most money of all the Shrines that participated in the fund raiser.
As promised the Divan has been present at every Mid-Winter and I want to thank each unit for
your warm welcome and reception. We have several more Mid-Winters to attend and we are looking
forward to being there. So far the Gun Club took three trophies and the Clowns brought home thirteen
trophies from Tyler. The Legion of Honor won two throwaways at New Braunfels.
On March 16th the Divan traveled to the Red River Shrine Club and conducted a short form for
three new Nobles.
The circus has come to town in Garland and Fair Park, lets give all the support we can to our
Chief Rabban Morgan Robnett and make it a great time . I am looking forward to seeing the smiling
faces of the children when they meet all of the clowns.
The Spring Ceremonial will be April 14th honoring P.P. Jim Alford, let’s bring out all of our
candidates and fill the ballroom up. This year we will also have a Parade of Units. Please encourage
your Blue Lodge to attend the Blue Lodge Dinner night on April 12th and bring any Mason interested in becoming a Shriner.
Yours in the faith,
Roger Carney
March Greetings From First Lady Julie!
Dear Ladies,
March arrived and of course that meant Mid-Winters for several Units. The
Divan spread out into several groups and attended Mid-Winters from New Braunfels
to Ft. Worth to Tyler. And several more are to take place well into the month of April.
Congratulations to the winners!
On March 11th, her Majesty Diane Wilson was installed as Queen of the
Daughters of the Nile, Shalman Temple No. 90 in the ballroom at Hella. It was a very
beautiful installation ceremony and was well attended. Thanks to all my fellow Nile members that participated in the ceremony and those who attended. I know she will continue to support the Shriners Hospital for
Children and have a very successful year.
Thank you Nobles and Ladies who participated at the IHOP fundraiser, it was very successful. Hella
Shrine and Shriners Hospital for Children appreciate you giving up your time at the IHOP restaurants for such
a great cause.
The circus is in town in Garland and Fair Park. Lets get behind our Chief Rabban and make it a successful circus.
Be Safe and Stay Healthy
Julia Carney
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HELLA SHRINE TEMPLE
Blue Lodge
Prospects Dinner
Dear Nobles, Clubs and Unit Heads:
On Thursday, April 12th, Hella Temple is hosting a Prospects Dinner for potential Shrine, Scottish & York Rite and Blue Lodge members to be held at Hella
Temple at 6:30 pm. Our goal is 150 new members of Hella Temple in 2012 and we
all need to work together to achieve success.
I would like to take this opportunity to personally encourage you and your
unit/club to lend your support to such a worthwhile event. Please take time out
of your busy schedule to work towards searching for names of men you know
in your area who are Masons, but not yet Shriners, or non-Masons who should
be. The list could include sons, in laws, friends, neighbors, golfing buddies, fellow church members, friends at work, etc.
Now, for the best part, Candidates who join the Hella Shrine and who
are in the Spring Ceremonial Class on Saturday, April 14, 2012, all candidates will receive the unbelievable low price of only $125.00 to become
a Noble of Hella Shrine!!!
The future of our fraternity is the focus of this event. I would sincerely appreciate and encourage you to participate in this effort by getting your prospects to
the Prospects Dinner. Our membership is only as strong as its members and
there is definite strength in numbers.
I look forward to seeing a large gathering of your prospects at the Prospects
Dinner on Thursday, April 12th, 2012 at 6:30 pm.
Yours in the faith,
Grady J. Smith
First Ceremonial Master / Membership Chairman
RSVP - by April 6th, 2012 to Grady Smith at 972.202.3906 or Hella Offices 972.240.6624
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Hella Shrine
Spring Ceremonial
Saturday - April 14, 2012
Honoring Sir Jim Alford, PP
Limited Time Offer
Price of only $125.00
Discounted price includes:
Ceremonial, Fez and 2012 dues card
Spring Ceremonial Class Schedule
Registration
Opening Prayer by Steve Conley
Opening Remarks Grady Smith
Introduction of Potentate and Divan
Potentate's Opening Comments
Queen of the Nile Comments
Honoree Presentation by Ill. Roger Carney
First Section
Lunch
Second Section
Ladies Program
Coffee Break / Unit Demonstrations
Parade of Units
Arch Ceremony
Fezzing Ceremony
Potentate's Closing Remarks
Reception
8:30 ~ 9:30 am
9:30 ~ 9:35 am
9:35 ~ 9:45 am
9:45 ~ 10:00 am
10:00 ~ 10:15 am
10:15 ~ 11:30 am
11:30 ~ 12:30 pm
12:30 ~ 2:00 pm
12:30 ~ 2:00 pm
2:00 ~ 2:30 pm
2:30 ~ 3:00 pm
3:00 ~ 3:45 pm
3:45 ~ 4:30 pm
4:30 ~ 4:45 pm
4:45 pm
** Unit/Clubs may setup display tables to promote their groups at the ceremonial between 7:30 ~ 8:30 am
There will be a Traveling Trophy presented to the Unit /Club with the best display table
$$$ GET TWO and GET YOUR HELLA 2013 DUES FREE!!! First line petition signers with TWO NEW Candidate
petitions who become New Nobles in 2012, Hella will pay $50.00 of your $70.00 dues of 2013! You will only
be required to pay the Hospital and Imperial amount of $20.00 for 2013!!!
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Harry Donald
(Don) Moore
Potentate 2000
MOORE,
HARRY DONALD, JR.
of Mesquite, Tx. passed
away March 18, 2012 in
Dallas, Tx. He was born
July 31, 1933 in Dallas, Tx.
Don is preceded in death by
his parents Marie (Tillery) and H.D. "Red" Moore
and is survived by his wife of 56 years, Patsy C.
(Phillips) of Mesquite, Tx; son, Philip Moore and
wife Bonita of Shreveport, La; granddaughter,
Taryn Leigh Moore of Crockett, Tx; sister, Joanne
James of Mesquite, Tx; and many cousins and
friends. He was a graduate of Sunset High School
and SMU, served in the US Army during the
Korean conflict, and retired from SW Bell after 38
years of service. Don was a Master Mason, 32
degree Scottish Rite KCCH, York Rite Mason,
Past Potentate of Hella Shrine, Past Worthy Patron
of the Order of the Eastern Star, Red Cross of
Constantine and Emeritus Member of the Board of
Governor's for the Shrine Hospital for Children in
Houston. Family received friends on March 21st
at Restland Funeral Home. Services were held on
March 22nd with Masonic Rites at Restland
Memorial Chapel. Burial followed at DFW
National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials
may be made to Shriner's Hospital for Children,
6977 Main St., Houston, Tx 77030 or the
American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville
Ave., Dallas, Tx 75231
“We were so hoping for a good outlook for Don
this time, but it didn’t happen. It is hard to describe
how much he will be missed. He will be missed by
many, many people, especially us here in the office
at Hella. Don was a good friend and was always
around to help us. Let’s keep his family in our
thoughts and prayers.”
Ginger Jolly, Hella Office Staff
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Hella Gun Club
Well, the little birdie was right. One of
our shooters was unable to attend MidWinter due to an out-of-town commitment.
Yes, Sharon Temple was laying for Hella and
ambushed us good. Sharon won Class A First
Place and High Overall Shooter. Hella #1
took Second Place and Dustin, being the
good son, took Third Place. Shooters for
Hella #1 consisted of Tommy Wooten, Ben
Erwin, Johnny Lillard, Paul Witt and Dustin
Wooten.
Hella #2 took Class A Third Place.
Shooters for Hella #2 consisted of A.D.
Palmer, Mark Travis, Tom Fulton, Joel
White and James Andrews.
Hella #3 took Class C Third Place.
Shooters for Hella #3 consisted of Bill
Davidson, James Mentesana, Mike Walker,
Scott Hill and Gordon Carline.
Shooters for Hella #4 consisted of Bill
Daum, Allen Tuell, Lane Wortham and two
other extra shooters from other Temples.
Although Hella #4 did not win any trophies
this time, they were not dead last in the
standings.
Sharon, being the host Temple,
showed us a great time. We enjoyed a great
meal, terrific speaker and a band. We were
honored with the presence of our High Priest
and Prophet, Bobby Caldwell, and Illustrious
Sir Roger Carney, our Potentate.
Again, I want to extend a special invitation to any Noble interested to come on out
and shoot with us at the Terrell Rifle and
Pistol Club. For further information or directions, please contact A.D. Palmer at home
by calling 972.286.8680 or his cell phone at
214.457.365
Fraternally
A.D. Palmer
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Plano Shrine Club
The Plano Shrine Club had another great meeting on Tuesday evening, 2/21/12. We moved it up one
week so as to not interfere with the Shrine I-HOP day.
The meeting was chaired by our Pres., Ken Garner. We
opened with a prayer from our Chaplain, Sam Tiner,
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. This was followed by a great meal.
After dinner we played 4 games of BINGO
with cash prizes. We had our “above board” drawing
this month and 4 had a chance to win – Sadly none
won! THE POT GROWS FOR NEXT MONTH!!
We followed this with Birthday announcements. Our sickness report was much better this
month. Noble Lloyd Carpenter was able to attend and
do his duties as ticket seller and running the “above
board drawing”. He plans to go down to M. D.
Anderson in Houston to be in a test program to fix his
problems. Lady Shirley and Noble Jeff Jeffrey are still
ill and home bound. Lady Barbara McGriff’s foot
problems continue to improve.
Pres. Ken Garner reviewed all the upcoming
events at Hella and in the Masonic world here in North
Texas. We signed up Nobles & Ladies to man the IHOP in Plano on the 28th and Noble Larry Kester
announced the dates and preliminary meeting schedule
for our participation in the Plano Ballon Festival in
September. We ended the meeting with a Benediction
given by our Chaplain.
The Pres. of the Plano Shrine Club this year is
Noble Ken Garner who invites all Nobles in North
Dallas and Collin County area to join us at our monthly meetings. We meet at the Holiday Inn on the
Southbound Service road of Rt. 75, just South of
Campbell Rd. in Richardson, Tx. We meet on the last
Tuesday of each month. Social hour starts about 6:00
pm. Meeting starts at 7:00 pm and we try to be finished
by 9:00 pm. Nobles & Ladies please come and join us!
Fraternally, Larry Kester, Past Pres.
Attn: All Nobles:
LOST
FEZ
Will you please check your fez. If the one you have
has the words President Bowlers 89 – 90, you have
the wrong fez. Please return to the Temple or call
L. A. Vernando 972.467.1399 or 972.270.7803
Greetings From
The Greeters!!!!!
The Greeters welcome all Nobles and their Ladies
to become part of Hella’s Unit of first impressions.
President Ron Carney, along with his Greeters, is
among the first Nobles that visitors see before Hella
functions. Donning white gloves, and now dark blue
blazers, we merrily welcome all Nobles and Ladies
at the door at Hella’s Stated and Special Meetings.
Our duties are scheduled to expand to make all new
Nobles and their Ladies welcome to Hella. We
appreciate all Greeters and Nobles and their Ladies
who participated on IHOP pancake day at the IHOP
on Hwy. 190 in Garland benefitting the Shriner
Hospitals. We also want to thank those who assisted
with the successful Hella Circus this year.
We meet the second Thursday of each month at 6
pm at the IHOP located at Centerville and LBJ [I635] in Garland. Come a bit early to take advantage
of the senior discount. For further information, contact Greeter President Ron Carney at 214-738-1701
or at [email protected].
Congratulations!
Illustrious Sir Roger Carney will be honoring the Greater Southwest Shrine Club,
Greeters and the Gun Club at the April
Stated Meeting. These fine groups will
receive a free meal and be seated in a
reserved section. Everyone is encouraged to
step over to their table and express our
mutual appreciation for all the good things
they have contributed to our Temple and our
communities!
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Pictured Above are Grady Smith 32 KCCH, Hella Shrine First Ceremonial Master/ Membership and Scottish
Rite Relations Chairman and Buck Howard 32 KCCH, Dallas Scottish Rite Personal Representative of the
Sovereign Grand Inspector General and Chairman for the Executive Committee, of the Valley of Dallas.
WORKING TOGETHER TO ACHIEVE
THEIR GOALS - NO MATTER THE HAT!
The Dos Amigoes are having some fun! Buck Howard, Chairman of the
Valley of Dallas, is a member of Hella and has worked closely with Hella
Noble Grady Smith, Hella Shrine Membership Chairman and on the Valley
Membership Committee as Chairman for the Scottish Rite Red Fez
Membership Committee which is made up of Hella Shriners who are
Scottish Rite Masons.
Both of these Amigoes believe it is in the best interest of both the Shrine
and Scottish Rite to work together to achieve membership growth.
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Thank You!
On February 28, 2012 IHOP celebrated National
Pancake Day, and Hella Shrine was there to help!
Since it's beginning in 2006 IHOP has been able to
use National Pancake day to donate over $10 million
to charities like the Shriners Hospitals for Children.
Customers enjoy a free short stack of buttermilk pancakes, and they are asked to consider donating. In
Texas, Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas
and Louisiana, those proceeds benefit the Shriners
Hospitals for Children. And even though our country
is still in the midst of troubled economic conditions,
Americans came out in droves for the pancakes and
donated big. Here's how the numbers broke down.
For the Dallas area market, we had over 170 Shriners AND Masons volunteer their time to help with the cause.
And because of such a big showing of fezzes, clowns and aprons in the stores, we brought in a total of $98,121,
an INCREASE of over 13% from last year. The only other city to come close to what Hella did brought in around
$78,000. The top four stores were all from Texas, which should make us all doubly proud. We never could have
done so well without the dedication and support of so many Nobles and Masons.
In addition to the Units and Clubs at Hella committing to cover specific stores to make sure there was a Noble
present for most of the day, Lodges in our jurisdiction stepped up as well. The Ladies of Hella were there to open
doors and hold donation buckets, as well. We also heard several stories of IHOP managers and wait staff going
out of their way to make this such a great success. We will be recognizing the top IHOP store salespeople at our
April meeting.
Thanks go out to the Hospital Committee who has been working since October of 2011 to make this a success..
Members were Ken Scales (Hospital Chairman), Jeff Forrester (OG), Robert Davidson (Temple Website), Jerry
Patterson (Clown Director), Guido Costa, Mike Hall (Director), Buster Barrier (Chief of the 101's). Also a big
shout to PP, Ill Sir, John Rodriguez and Rick Hall for escorting one of our great kids to different IHOP stores in
our area during that day. Special thanks to PP, Ill Sir, Jim Alford for bringing Mt. Pleasant back into the fold. And
finally a big thank you to our Ill Sir, Roger Carney for his support by giving us the flexibility to do things a little differently this year.
This fundraiser generates over $500,000 each year for our Hospitals. Every bit of that is for the children, and it
was clear that this thought was in the minds of many Nobles and friends that day. We heard great success stories
of Shriner children from guests of the IHOP stores, and it really helped bring home the importance of what we
do. Congratulations to all who participated for making such a significant contribution to our noble cause!
For A Job Well Done, I Thank You!
Bobby Caldwell
High Priest and Prophet
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Hella Flying Fezzes
TO ALL NOBLES INTERESTED IN FLYING
OR AVIATION IN GENERAL.
The Flying Fezzes Unit is aflight in 2012.
With Commander Mario Portillo at the controls,
we’re spreading the Shriner message with new
events, new missions and a new vision which
included participating in the Greenville Ave. St.
Patrick’s Day Parade and assisting at the Hella
Circus. A special thanks to those of the unit who
helped at the gate.
Originally formed in 1976 for the express
purpose of providing air transportation for burned
or crippled children to Shrine Hospitals, the Flying
Fezzes now assist in providing and securing appropriate transportation for burned or crippled children
to a Shrine Hospital for treatment as requested.
We’ve recently committed monies to transport a
burn victim from South America to the Hospital in
Galveston. We’re still a unit of pilots and those with
an interest in flying or aviation are our only requirements to join.
The dues of the Unit are twenty-five
($25.00) dollars per year. Regular stated meetings
of the Unit are normally held on the third (3rd)
Saturday of the month or at a special meeting at a
time and place to be announced by the Commander
and wives are invited. Come join us. Contact Steve
Eason, Vice Deputy Commander at 214-638-0345
or email him [email protected]. Come join us!
Daughters of the Nile News
The Daughters of the Nile sessions are the
first Wednesday night of the month except June,
July and August (03/07/12, 04/04/12, 05/02/12,
09/05/12, 10/03/12, 11/07/12, and 12/05/12) at
7:30 pm in the Hella Shrine Center.
For more information contact
Amy Kirkpatrick at 972-234-4252
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Greater Southwest
Shrine Club
To All Nobles And Your Ladies Living In The Oak
Cliff, Cedar Hill, Lancaster, Duncanville And
DeSoto Areas – April Has Sprung Upon Us!!!!!!
The GREATER SOUTHWEST SHRINE CLUB
welcomes you and your lady to join us for dinner,
fun, fellowship and parades. Our meeting provides
a great opportunity to keep up with the doings and
activities at Hella. I want to thank all Greater
Southwest members and their ladies for their efforts
at the Hella Fair Park Circus this year at the gate to
welcome all circus goers to the Circus. Definitely a
good impression about Shriners was imparted to all
who entered. As to our new Shriner friends, we
await you to help us participate in parades year
round. Organized carpooling to Hella for stated
meetings is available. Club cookouts are frequent
and plentiful. We currently meet at 6:30 pm on the
1st Thursday of each month at Ojeda’s Restaurant,
2109 N. Hampton Rd, DeSoto, Tx. Cash Bar is
available. For more information and to make your
reservation, please contact President Steve Eason at
214.638.0345 or Secretary/Treasurer SK at
214.704.6699. Come join us for a good time!!!!
Garland Shrine Club
Calling all Shriners
in the Garland and
surrounding areas!!!
The Garland Shrine Club meets the 1st Thursday of each
month. The April Meeting is Thursday, April 5, 2011 at The
Taste of Italy at 2210 West Buckingham Road, Garland, Tx.
Attitude adjustment and social hour begins at 6:30 pm. with
Dinner at 7:00 pm. We always have a guest speaker.
Bring your lady and enjoy this special program.
John Rodriguez, P.P. - 972-205-9779
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Top O’ Dallas Shrine Club
Come Join Us!
Hella Cavaliers
We would like to invite all Nobles
and their Ladies to the next Top O'
Dallas meeting. Visit us on the 4th
Thursday of each month (Thursday
after Hella Stated Meeting) at 6:30
pm at our new location, Joe’s Italian
Villa, 15757 Coit Rd, Dallas, Texas
75248, (972) 386-5050 [northwest
corner Arapaho and Coit]. Dinner
starts at 7:00 pm – and there will be
live entertainment. Cost of the three
course dinner is $17 per person,
including gratuity. For more information, contact VP Steve Eason at
214-638-0345.
Greetings to all,
The weather is changing, the sun is coming
out, Mid-Winter is over, and the Circus is behind us.
Thanks to all that helped to make the Circus a success by lending a helping hand (or two) to Robert
Davidson with ticket sales. The Cavaliers have a
long, proud tradition of supporting the Hella Shrine
Circus, so it was great to see so many Cavaliers and
their Ladies out there.
We will start practice for TSA Drill
Competition on April 15th. The pad has been
cleaned and the bikes are ready. Now it is time for us
to ride a little, have some fun and get ready for
Competition, all in due and Cavalier form. Come on
out on Sunday mornings if you'd like to see what the
TSA Drill Competition is like for the motorized
units. For more information drop us a line at
[email protected].
East Texas Shrine Club
The East Texas Shrine Club was
out in force at the I-HOP in
Greenville, Texas on I-HOP’s
National Pancake Day as can be
seen here.
Pictured Above are Jimmy Jackson and
James Duck
Pictured at Right are Kenny Barnett,
Harold Conner, J.D. Baumgardener,
Jimmy Jackson, James Duck and
Lawrence Brister.
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The $100 Million-Dollar Club
Since 1922, Shriners Hospitals for Children® has provided lifesaving
and life-changing medical care to children. The money to provide
these needed services comes from many sources: community donations; fundraising events; investment income; and support from the
Shriners International fraternity. As health care costs increase,
Shriners Hospitals for Children® needs your help, more than ever, to
continue to provide specialized care, offer medical education and conduct more research. Too many people believe that if they cannot
donate or leave a large sum or money, their gift will not count. Every
contribution helps. In order to encourage donors to contribute to
Shriners Hospitals for Children®, the $100 Million-Dollar Club was
established in 1972. The club is named for its goal of adding $100 million to the endowment fund through gifts or bequests of $100 or more.
How to join
There are three ways to become a member of the $100 Million-Dollar
Club: (1) By contributing $100 or more to Shriners Hospitals for
Children®; (2) By having your will include a bequest of $100 or more
to Shriners Hospitals for Children®; or (3) By adding a provision to
an existing will leaving $100 or more to Shriners Hospitals for
Children®. Shriners, please send your contribution to Hella Shrine
2121 Rowlett Road Garland, Texas 75043.
What you receive
Each donor receives a handsome $100 Million-Dollar Club Certificate and a commemorative Fez Tassel pin. By
contributing $100, you can feel like a million, knowing that you have helped to ensure that Shriners Hospitals
for Children® will be able to continue helping children in the years to come.
For more information
Thank you for considering supporting Shriners Hospitals for Children®. Shriners Hospitals for Children® is
a fully qualified 501(c) 3 charitable organization under IRS regulations. Donations are tax-deductible to the
fullest extent provided by law.
Pictured below are the nobles who received their Fez Pins and a Certificate at the March Stated Meeting.
– Ken Flournoy
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Yellow Rose of Hella
off to a Good Start
This year we have introduced to the Nobility a new program to supplement our participation in the $100 Million-Dollar Club. Our goal
is that Hella will be #1 in Shrinedom in contributions to the Shrine
Hospitals for Children.
This program is called the YELLOW ROSE of HELLA. When a
Noble contributes $100 or more to the Hospital Fund in the name
of a lady, the lady will receive a $100 Million-Dollar Club
Certificate and it will be presented to her prior to the Hella Temple
Monthly Stated Meeting during dinner. She will also be given a rose
to commemorate her becoming a YELLOW ROSE of HELLA.
The donation can be designated on behalf of your wife, mother, sister, daughter, granddaughter, grandmother, aunt or significant other
or in memoriam, This is a wonderful way for Shriners to say thanks
to a lady, or ladies, in their life and in doing so helping the Shrine
Hospitals.
Each lady will also receive a limited edition, commemorative pin in the form of a yellow rose for her to wear at
Shrine functions. There are only 250 of these pins and once they are given out the mold for the pin will be
destroyed and only this limited number of pins will be in existence. So Shriners, please donate to the hospitals
early so that you will not miss the chance to honor a lady, or ladies, in your life with a membership in the
YELLOW ROSE of HELLA
Also, for a limited time, we are offering a two for one contribution plan. For a $150 immediate donation, or a
$150 bequest in your will, both the Noble and his lady will each receive $100 million Club Certificates plus a
Fezz pin and yellow rose pin.
Using the form included in this issue, indicate your immediate donation or bequest, and mail your check for the
$100 Million-Dollar Club to: Hella Shrine Temple, 2121 Rowlett Rd., Garland, TX, 75043.
These Ladies were honored at the March Stated Meeting as being the second group to receive the
YELLOW ROSE of HELLA Certificate, a Yellow Rose and the Commemorative Pin.
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Grand Masters'
Official Visit to Hella
The Grand Masters' Official Visit for
Masonic District #14 to Hella Shrine
will be Wednesday, April 25th.
Dinner will be served at 6:30 pm in
the Ballroom. Tickets are $15.00 in
advance and $20.00 at the door. For
tickets and more information, call
Brad Billings at 806-787-7600.
Peters Colony Shrine Club
Meeting of March 2012:
Peters Colony Shrine Club’s March meeting called to order by President, Dean Melton.
Prayer was by Noble Jim Brittain, Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag of United States led by
President, Dean Melton.
Noble Jim Brittain, representative of Hella
Shrine swore into office Noble Douglas Strom as
Vice President of Peters Colony.
Delicious meal of Chicken Fried Steak and
all the trimmings, cookies, ice cream and all the
coffee and tea you could drink was served.
President Melton discussed Hella Shrine
Circus and the need for volunteers to make this
effort a success. “If you have time please help” was
his request. This is our big money raiser for the
operation of Hella.
VP Douglas Strom held our monthly 50/50
drawing and he won it hands down! While he was
at it, he received help in drawing the winning Door
Prize which went to Lady Nancy Johnson, wife of
Noble Frank Johnson.
Closing prayer was by Noble & Past
President, Jim Brittain. Dismissed with thought of
helping with Hella Shrine Circus to be a success.
Fraternally,
Glenn Luster, Sec./Tres.
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Garland
Scottish Rite Club
FISH FRY
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Donation to the Garland Scottish
Rite Club Scholarship Fund
$8.00 (One Serving)
Pay at the door or see
Grady Smith for Tickets
North Garland High School
2109 Buckingam, Garland, Tx
5:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Hella Fantastics
Thanks to all of you who attended our last meeting.
I want to invite all of the widows of Hella Shrine
to join us when we meet (March 2nd, May 4th,
July 6th, September 7th, December 7th, and January
4th, 2013)
We meet for lunch (11 am) and always have an
interesting program, which is usually some kind of
entertainment.
Hope to see you there.
For more information call
Jo Dudley, P.P., at 972.271.0259
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A Message from the Imperial Potentate
Greetings my fellow Nobles,
It’s been another fun and busy month!
I would like to start this message by reminding you about the Imperial Potentate’s
trip to Alaska from May 28 - June 11. Patty and I had a fantastic time with 60 Nobles
and their Ladies during the European Holiday Riverboat Cruise in November, and this
trip promises to be just as spectacular. The exciting itinerary features a six-night inland
excursion, a train ride from Denali National Park to Anchorage and a seven-night luxury cruise to Vancouver. For more information, contact Cheryl Sheehan with Vantage
Deluxe World Travel at 800-994-6321, ext. 714, or view a presentation at www.brainshark.com/vantagetravel/imperial_shrine_alaska.
Speaking of colder climates, I had the pleasure of attending the Midwest Shrine
Association business meeting in Grand Forks, N.D. More than 230 Nobles attended and the Kem Shriners could not have
been better hosts. While in the area, I was given a behind-the-scenes tour of the hockey arena at the University of North
Dakota. A little fun fact you might enjoy is that Imperial Sir Dale Stauss is a former goalie for the Fighting Sioux. There
has been talk he might make a comeback, but I think he is enjoying retirement too much.
My next stop was a visit to the newly rebuilt Shriners Hospitals for Children® —Honolulu. I met with the hospital’s wonderful staff and we discussed the idea that an efficient way to transport more patients from the Pacific Rim would
be to use a portion of the 3.3 million air miles our health care system received from earning the most fan votes in the United
Airlines 10 Million Mile Charity Miles Giveaway in December.
Later in the month, I also visited Shriners Hospitals for Children — Lexington and was impressed by the knowledge, attentiveness and care of the hospital staff. In fact, I am always impressed by the staff at every hospital I visit!
We had a great turnout at the Pacific Northwest Shrine Association in Medford, Ore. Representatives from Shriners
Hospitals for Children — Portland, Spokane and Salt Lake City each gave terrific presentations and I would like to thank
the Hillah Shriners for hosting the event.
As it does every year, Shriners International sponsored the Frank S. Land Memorial Breakfast at the Conference
of Grand Masters, which was held in Atlanta. The event was a great opportunity for me to renew relationships with many
Grand Lodge officers. This year, the breakfast commemorated the 100th anniversary of Frank S. Land joining the Masons.
For those who may not know, Frank S. Land was both the founder of DeMolay International and Past Imperial Potentate
of Shriners International. In addition, he was a personal friend of Noble Harry S. Truman and was a trustee for Truman’s
Presidential Library and Museum.
I also traveled to Shriners Hospitals for Children — Tampa for the Daughters of the Nile $3 Million plaque presentation ceremony. In attendance were Supreme Queen Laura Richardson, Chairman of the Board of Trustees Doug
Maxwell and Imperial Treasurer Gene Bracewell. Throughout their history, the Daughters of the Nile have raised many millions of dollars for our health care system. I cannot thank the organization enough for all their dedication and support.
At the Shrine Recorders Association Seminar in San Diego, Calif., the Al Bahr Shriners gave a presentation previewing the
new clinic in Tijuana. Having a physical clinic location in that part of Mexico would be more cost effective and allow us
to treat more patients.
I would also like to thank the Al Bahr Shriners for their generous donation to Patty’s fundraising program “Stepping
Forward Toward a Brighter Future.” Burn awareness is a subject that is extremely personal and important to her; she greatly appreciates all of your support. Please visit http://support.shrinershospitals.org/site/PageNavigator/FirstLady.html to find
out more about Patty’s program.
While in San Diego, I also had the pleasure of going on a gorgeous scenic motorcycle ride from Imperial Beach to
Ocean Beach with two other Nobles. Harley-Davidson is a big supporter of the fraternity and was gracious enough to loan
me a bike. I know I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again… The life of a Shriner sure is fun!
“Remember Why You Became a Shriner!”
Yours in the Faith,
Michael G. Severe, Imperial Potentate, Chairman of the Board of Directors
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13 Wins for Hella Clowns!
Hella Clowns were a big part of Texas Shrine Clown Association Mid-Winter with a large turnout of
Clowns and Ladies. Texas Shrine Clown Association Midwinter had them all. Hella Clowns were well represented in all categories of competitions. They brought home 13 awards from the competitions. John “Spinner”
Krodel was elected Secretary/ Treasurer and Chuck “Cheetoe” Hudson was elected Second Vice President of
the Texas Shrine Clown Association. Jim “Hot Rod” Wells was honored as the unsung hero for all the help he
has given to the novice clowns and the clown unit this last year. The Association collected $5,067.00 for the
Red Sneaker fund which goes to the Shrine hospitals for burn research. The most hotly contested auction was
the red clown wig which eventually went to John “Spinner” Krodel.
Many Thanks to the Divan Members who came to Tyler to support the Hella Clowns, Potentate Roger
Carney; Chief Rabban, Morgan Robnett; High Priest and Profit, Bobby Caldwell; Treasurer, Bob Mantle and
their ladies.
Presidents Award
First place – Hella Clowns
Seniors
A tie for First place - Chuck “Cheetoe” Hudson & Charles “Goosey” Prock
August
First place - Robert “Ten Pin” Westenhaven
Tramp
Second place – John “Spinner” Krodel
Character
Second place – Robert “Pip” Evans
Third place – Jerry “Patches” Patterson
Novice
First place – Robert “Ducky” Carter
Second place – Danny “Cuffs” Starrett
One Man Skit
Second place – Chuck “Cheetoe” Hudson
Third place – Robert “Ducky” Carter
Two Man Skit
First place – Robert “Ducky” Carter and Robert “Pip” Evans
Second place – Steve “Tiny” Whitehead and Jerry “Zipper” Williams
Keep On Smilin’
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Pip
Illustrious Potentate Roger Carney
and Lady Julia
Imperil Sir
Michael Severe &
Lady Patty
Most Worshipful
Grand Master of Texas
Jim Brumit &
Daughter Vicki
Ill. S.I.G., Oasis of Texas
Dallas Scottish Rite
M. Douglas Adkins &
Lady Carole
2011 Junior
Past Potentate
Jerry Garey &
Lady Anna
Chief Rabban
Morgan Robnett &
Lady Loretta Harris
Assistant Rabban
Don Young &
Lady Sue
High Priest & Prophet
Bobby Caldwell &
Lady Janie
Oriental Guide
Jeff Forrester &
Lady Julie
Treasurer
Bob Mantle &
Lady Priscilla
Recorder & PP 2001
Ill. Roger Nelson &
Lady Sally
1st Ceremonial Master
Grady Smith &
Lady Peggy
2nd Ceremonial Master
Wayne Osborne &
Lady Carol
Director
Mike Hall &
Lady Dianne
Marshal
Everett Warner &
Lady Carol
Captain of the Guard
Ken Flournoy &
Lady Ginger
Captain of the Guard
Emeritus
Don Montgomery &
Lady Margie
Chaplain
Steve Conley &
Lady Beverly
Chaplain Emeritus
Bill Berryman &
Lady Alice
Past Potentate 1984
Bill Pardue &
Lady Joan McGuffey,
P.P. Widow
Past Potentate 1988
Larry Winkle &
Lady Lucretia
Past Potentate 1995
J.W. Nelson &
Lady Della
Past Potentate 1999
Ed Kirkpatrick &
Lady Amy
Past Potentate 2000
Don Moore &
Lady Pat
Past Potentate 2002
Delmar Wallace &
Lady Jo
Past Potentate 2005
Bob Jensen
Past Potentate 2006
John Rodriguez &
Lady Betty
Past Potentate 2008
Jim Alford &
Lady Barbara
2010 Past Potentate
Dr. Bob Sparks &
Lady Tana
Director of Units
Glen Day &
Lady Melba
Executive Aide
Emeritus
Phelps Brown &
Lady Sharon
Potentate’s Aide
Buster Barrier &
Lady Vicki
Potentate’s Aide
Jeff Davis &
Lady Trisha
Potentate’s Aide
Eddie Stutzman
Potentate’s Aide
Louis Tolliver &
Lady Olivia
Potentate’s Aide
Emeritus
Steve Brazeal &
Lady Becky
Potentate’s Aide
Emeritus
Joe Corley &
Lady Shirley
DeMolay
A Life Changing Experience !
Helping the YOUNG MEN of Today … Become the LEADERS of Tomorrow !
DeMolay is a premier leadership organization for boys from ages 12 to 21 that was founded in 1919.
As a Masonic sponsored youth group with Chapters throughout America, it focuses on the following.
Leadership
Confidence
Patriotism
Character
Loyalty
Chivalry
Integrity
Fun
Respect
Teamwork
Brotherhood
Friendship
Responsibility
Commitment
Accountability
Positive Social Skills
Positive Mentoring
Strong Adult Role Models
Community Awareness and Involvement
Well known DeMolays Include: Tom Leppert (recent Dallas mayor), Walt Disney (creator of Disney World), John Wayne
(film star), Frank Borman & Edgar Mitchell (astronauts), Mel Blanc (voice of Bugs Bunny and others), Terry Bradshaw &
Fran Tarkenton (athletes), plus many governors, legislators, journalists, businessmen, authors, attorneys, doctors & more.
Annual Events: Toys for Tots Dance, Frank Marshall Competition, Masonic Youth Camp, ‘Law Makers’ for a weekend in
the seats at the Texas State Capitol, and the Texas DeMolay State Conclave, with competitions, presentations & games.
Please share this with the parents and young men you know. More information is available at the following web sites.
www.whydemolay.org
www.txdemolay.org
www.demolay.org
For More Information about DeMolay, Please Contact Richard Gilman (214-697-6491) Jan. 2012 (HT, ML)
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Prestige Ford... Your Home
When You Buy Your Next Vehicle.
I’m Justin Wright, General Manager/Managing Partner of
Prestige Ford in Garland and a fellow Shriner.
I firmly believe in upholding the standards and traditions
of our organization. As such, I carry those values into the
vehicle-buying experience at Prestige Ford. Not only will
you be treated as family, I want to extend our special X-Plan
equivalent pricing that is normally reserved for internal
partnerships. I want you to know you are receiving real value
for your hard-earned dollar.
Brotherhood
Family
Tradition
Giving
When you’re ready to get the best deal in town, call or email
me at 214.605.0263, [email protected].
Visit online anytime at PrestigeGarland.com
Justin Wright
General Manager/
Managing Partner
3601 S. Shiloh Road Garland, TX 75041 | PrestigeGarland.com
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Calling All Kids!
For the March Stated Meeting, we will have another
Game Night. Please bring your favorite Card or Board
Game to play. Please come for a good time that’s
Just For Us Kids!
Keep an eye out for our monthly
column in the Camel’s Calf!
– BJ (edit) Camp
[email protected]
www.kidskorner.hellashriners.org
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Hella Legion of Honor
Attended the
Texas Association of
Legion of Honor
Mid-Winter
The Hella Legion of Honor attended the Texas Association of Legion of Honor Mid-Winter the weekend of
March 2nd in New Braunfels. We were honored to have two members of the Hella Divan and their Ladies attend.
Legion of Honor representatives from seven Texas Shrines were in attendance. Unit competition is always part
of the annual meeting, and I am proud to report that your Hella Legion of Honor won First Place in the Flag
Competition and Second Place in the In-line Inspection Competition. The picture above shows all five Legion of
Honor members attending, the Divan representatives and their Ladies. From left to right, Charles Lee and Lady
Judy, Chuck Currie and Lady Nelda, Don Young and Lady Sue, Rex Walthers and Lady Jenice, Bob Moore and
Lady Diane, Morgan Robnett and Lady Loretta, and Pete Diehl and Lady Pat. The competition trophies won are
in front of Diane.
LOH Commander
Bob Moore
Tom Fulton
CLU, ChFC, Registered Principal
32 years experience
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E-mail: [email protected]
Lorenzen Chiropractic
Dr. Steve Lorenzen, D.C.
1st Visit Free for Shriners!
Chiropractic, Medical Massage
Acupuncture, Weight Management
972.231.7580
www.drlorenzen.com
April Stated Meeting Menu
Chicken Fried Steak/Grilled Chicken Breast
Mashed Potatoes/ Gravy
Corn
Spring Salad
Vanilla Ice Cream/assorted desserts
Rolls, Tea, and Coffee
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Hella Shrine Building Fund
“Wall of Fame”
This is a program to benefit the Hella Shrine Building Fund.
Simply make a one time donation of $100.00 and receive a
Benefactor Medallion. Your name will be also added to the “Wall
of Fame” Plaque!
?We are very proud to be Shriners, let’s be proud to be a
“Wall of Fame” Benefactor!
?Mail your donation today to: Hella Shrine, Recorder’s Office,
2121 Rowlett Rd., Garland, TX 75043
?Thank You in advance for
your consideration!
Yours in Faith, Nick Stoisolovich, Chairman
Sons of the Desert
The Sons of the Desert Unit was formed for all
new Nobles at the request of Potentate Roger Carney.
This Unit is free to all new Nobles and their
Ladies. It is to inform the new Nobles and their Ladies
on the working parts of the Temple. Our Ladies are
very important to the Shrine Family. Unlike many
other Masonic appendages, the Shrine is focused on
family.
We will have representatives from different
units to inform the new Nobles about their units and
how they can join. We will have a monthly meeting
and dinner, usually the second Friday night.
However, there will be conflicts. The April meeting
will be April 13, 2012 at 6:30 pm.
We have had three very successful meetings to
date and look forward to many more. Please join us if
you are a new Noble and bring your Lady.
For more information contact: John Krodel at
[email protected] or 214-762-6077
Directors Staff News
The Directors Staff, A La Carts, Clowns,
Rolling Bar Stools and Flying Fez units participated in
the Saint Patrick's Day paraded on Greenville Ave. in
Dallas, Tx on March 17th. It is the longest parade of
the year. Hella Shrine was well represented by these
groups. Everyone had a great time and the public
cheered us as we passed by. This was great exposure
for Hella Shrine as well as for being a Shriner.
These next couple of months will be very busy
for us. We have the Circus, which will be over by the
time you get this article. We are rebuilding a parade
trailer. We have our porch to upgrade. And we have a
couple of projects our Illustrious Potentate Roger
Carney is wanting us to take care of.
April 12th we will have the Blue Lodge Dinner
with some of us performing the Arch Ceremony. Then
on the 14th we will have our Spring Ceremonial honoring Sir Jim Alford, Past Potentate. This year we will
have a Parade of Units through the Temple. I hope all
can participate in the event. Plus the Directors Staff
will be hosting the 2nd Section. We need every unit to
help show our incoming Nobles what we are all about.
Fraternally,
Mike Hall
Director 2012
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Attention Nobles
Our list of Shrine Units and Shrine Clubs with
Unit and Club contact person and phone number
is sorely incomplete. And with the new year there
will be many changes! If you do not see your information, or the correct information, listed on Page 2,
please send to:
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6TH Annual
Get out your favorite Jalapeno recipe and come
join the 101's for a great time !
Jalapeno Categories: Stuffed, Sweets, Dishes
$5.00 Entry Fee
Open to all Shriner’s and Guest's
Date: June 9th Start Time 11:00 am.
Judging @ 1:00 pm.
Place: Hella’s Outdoor Pavilion
BYOB
A Light Lunch will be served at 1:00Pm
Contact:
Beau Markham @972-978-1069
Eddie Stutzman @ 469-713-9356
Jeff (JD) Davis @ 214-607-0902
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East Dallas Lodge Open Competition Bulls Eye Pistol Match
(Sponsored and Hosted By East Dallas Masonic Lodge 1200)
Space limited to first 150 entries
Rain or Shine
DATE: Saturday, May 19, 2012
TIME: 10:00 AM-COMPETITION BEGINS
REGISTRATION-8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
RANGE INSTRUCTION – 9:45 AM
WHERE: DALLAS PISTOL CLUB
1830 WEST BELT LINE RD. Carrollton, Texas
(Luncheon with Trophy Presentations immediately following the Match)
Your choice of caliber of Pistol
All competitions will be open caliber from the 25 Yd Line, NRA 500 Point Match (50 Rds),
Bulls Eye Targets with timed stages of fire. No Quick Draw.
PRIZES
NOVICE:
MARKSMEN:
EXPERT:
1
$ 35.00 & Trophy
$ 45.00 & Trophy
$ 55.00 & Trophy
nd
2
$ 20.00 & Trophy
$ 20.00 & Trophy
$ 30.00 & Trophy
rd
3
Trophy only
Trophy only
Trophy only
(An optional $10.00 5-Shot Turkey Neck Shoot Tournament after the Match,
with gift certificates for prizes!!! All invited to participate.)
Do Not Bring Loaded Weapons Onto Range Property!!
All Shooters Must Be Familiar With Their Weapon.
Release Of Liability Signature Required Before Match Begins.
CUT HERE ************************************************************
CUT HERE
PRE-REGISTRATION ENTRY FEE: $ 35.00 [$45.00 ON SITE]
st
Name _______________________________________________________________________________________
Address:_________________________________________City:_________________Zip:____________________
Best Contact Phone Number(s): ___________________________________________________________________
MARK THE LEVEL OF COMPETITION YOU WILL BE ENTERING:
Optics permitted only in Expert Category (No Lasers)
Novice: ________________
Marksman: __________________
Expert: ____________________
(Infrequent Shooter, 2-3 times or less/yr)
(Match experience and/or frequently shoot/train with pistol)
(Optics permitted, No Lasers)
To Register With A Credit Card Or If You Have Any Questions, Please Contact:
Steven L. Eason 214.638.0345 ext. 18 (Office) or 214.638.6221 (Fax)
[email protected]
Please See Other Side For Additional Details
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Directions to Dallas Pistol Club
The Dallas Pistol Club is located on the northwest corner of W. Belt Line Rd. and Luna Rd. in
Carrollton, Texas.
From I-635:
Take Luna Rd. north to W. Belt Line Rd.
Take Belt Line Rd. west about 200 yards.
Turn right onto the gravel road between the two posts.
The number "1830" is painted on the curb at the entrance.
Follow the gravel road under the railroad tracks to the gate.
From I-35E:
Take W. Belt Line Rd west past Luna Rd.
Continue an additional 200 yards after crossing Luna Rd.
Turn right onto the gravel road between the two posts.
The number "1830" is painted on the curb at the entrance.
Follow the gravel road under the railroad tracks to the gate.
Map: go to www.dallaspistolclub.com and click on Directions to print out a map
Shooters Must Provide Their Own Ammo And Pistol.
Unaided Sights Only For Novice And Marksman Entry; Optical Aided Scopes
Allowed For The Expert Entry Competition Only. No Lasers!
Only One Entry Level Competition Per Entry Fee.
Silent Auction Of Quality Items At The Luncheon.
Please Mail-In Your Entry By May 5th, 2012!!!
Late Entries Accepted At Check-In Table.
$10.00 Turkey Neck Shoot Is Optional - Enter After Match Or At The Check-In Table.
Luncheon Included For Shooters. Non-Shooters Are $10.00.
Bring Your Own Lawn Chairs!!!
Please Send $35.00 Mail-In Entries To:
Payable To: East Dallas Lodge 1200
4230 LBJ Freeway, Suite 330
Dallas, Texas 75244
Pay With Credit Card By Fax At 214.638.6221 Or Phone at 214.638.0345 x18
Credit Card And Cash Payments Also Accepted On Site
On Site Cost $45.00
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Brown
Burley
Byrd
Cashon
Combest
Crocker
Darby
Fox, Jr.
Hoorman
Jackson
Lyman, Jr.
McLendon
Miles
Pirkle
Rhodes
Richardson
Solomonson, Jr.
Taylor
Tucker
Turner
Troy
Charles
Donald
Glenn
Billy
John
Joseph
Philip
James
Leonard
Theodore
William
Lynn
Rodney
Billy
Charles
Sidney
Morris
Alton
Donald
Fred
Fred
Arthur
Duane
H.
Richard
Michael
Evan
Howard
Wayne
Joel
Clyde
Earl
Wayne
F.
P.
Frank
Hoyte
Aaron
01/29/2012
02/26/2012
02/05/2012
10/28/2011
01/31/2012
02/19/2012
02/15/2012
06/29/2008
02/10/2012
02/01/2012
02/20/2012
02/27/2012
02/09/2012
01/18/2012
02/02/2012
12/21/2011
12/10/2010
02/23/2012
2011
02/14/2012
Our fallen brothers who have gone on to ride the
black camel before us. We will miss them!
Membership as of 01/01/2012
Creations
Affiliations
Restored
Associate Members
Demits
Suspensions
Deaths
AMD
Resigned
Expelled
Current
12
3
11
0
-2
0
-31
0
0
0
Membership as of 02/29/2012
Net Loss/Gain for 2012
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3295
Year to-date
26
3321
-33
3288
-7
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March Images from Hella Temple
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Arab Patrol
Weldon Warren Says Hello
I do not intend to toot my own horn, but I was wondering if
I might not be only the oldest in age (90 in March 2012).
Perhaps I might be the oldest Shriner in our Hella Temple
Fraternity.
1. Raised in Blue Lodge 1242 in Borger, Texas in
January 1952
2. Received Knights Templar (York Rite) and Khiva
Shrine in Amarillo, Texas in June 1956 (member
of the Borger, Texas Shrine Club)
3. President of the Borger Shrine Club in 1962. The
Borger Shrine Club had 138 members including
Khiva Temple Past Potentate and Past Grand
Master of Texas John R. Collard.
4. Potentate’s Aide and Special Representative for 12 years
5. Co-Chairman of the Khiva Temple Special Event and
Entertainment Committee in 1962
6. Received Khiva Shrine Service Medal award in 1962
7. Transferred Khiva Shrine membership to Hella Shrine in
Dallas in 1968 (before it moved to Garland, Texas)
8. Transferred Blue Lodge membership to Lodge 928 in
Mesquite, Texas in 1994
9. I am endowed in all of the above and a life member of
the following:
a. Knights Templar Eye Foundation
b. Knights of Buckingham
c. Ancient Order of Camel Herders
d. Order of Yellow Dogs
e. Clarendon, Texas Blue Lodge 700 (My home
town where I was never a member but attended
some meetings. I was honored by these lifelong
friends and brothers)
I still wear my Khiva Fez as Past Pres. of Borger S. C.
Fraternally Yours,
Weldon Warren
Hello Fellow Patrolmen
We had a very successful TSPA Mid-Winter
Meeting in Fort Worth. Hella was well represented
with our Illustrious Potentate Roger Carney, Grady
Smith, Ken Flournoy, George Secor, and myself in
attendance. Thank you for your service.
During the meeting, we confirmed that we
would be fielding a drill team at the 2012 TSA
Competition in Tyler, Texas .
March was a very good month for the Patrol.
We were honored guests of the Potentate at Hella’s
March Stated Meeting. For those of you who came,
thank you!
With Mid-Winter concluded, it is time to get to
business with defending our TSA First Place Trophies.
Our Drill Master, Grady Smith, has sent a request to
determine who will be able to drill at the TSA. We will
be having our first drill meeting on April 15th at 3:30
pm at Hella in the Patrol Unit room. At that time we
will sort out registration, uniform and practice issues.
Please make every effort to attend. We need everyone
in attendance and if you could, please bring a Shriner
friend to check us out.
Hella Arab Patrol Drill Master/Ceremonial
Master Grady Smith and Captain Jim Freeland would
like to welcome our three newest members and nobles,
Brian Brown, Jeff Hershberger, and Chris Knox.
Mark your calendars. May 26th will be the
Ennis Parade. We have always made a grand appearance at this parade. It is always a fun day and a great
way to start the Memorial Day Weekend!
Take care and look forward to seeing you soon!
Jim Freeland
Captain Arab Patrol
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APRIL 2012
SUNDAY
1
MONDAY
TUESDAY
2
3
4
10 am Retiree’s Lunch
Easter
Sunday
9
15
16 Scottish Rite
Stated Meeting
6:30 pm Dinner
7:00 pm Meeting
10
11
5
12
Blue Lodge
Dinner
17
18
23
19
SATURDAY
6
7
Good Friday Hella Offices
Closed
10:00 am
Children’s Easter
Egg Hunt
13
6 pm - Dinner
14
7 pm - Bingo
20
Spring Ceremonial
24
25
26
21
Camel Herders
Initiation
6:30 p Dinner
7:30 p Std Mtg
Grand Master’s
Official Visit
6:30 p Dinner
29
FRIDAY
TSRVA - Boer ne
Golfers Mid-Winter - Amarillo
7:00 p Divan and
Finance Meeting
22
THURSDAY
7:30 pm Daughters of the
Nile Session at
Hella
Circus at Fair Park
8
WEDNESDAY
27
28
6 pm - Dinner
7 pm - Bingo
30
MAY 2012
MONDAY
SUNDAY
TUESDAY
1
WEDNESDAY
2
10 am Retiree’s Lunch
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
3
4
5
10
11
12
7:30 pm Daughters of the
Nile Session at
Hella
6
7
8
9
6 pm - Dinner
7 pm - Bingo
13
15
14
16
27
21
Scottish Rite
Stated Meeting
6:30 pm Dinner
7:00 pm Meeting
at Scottish Rite
28
Denison
Parade
Memorial Day
Hella Offices
Closed
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18
19
25
26
6 pm - Dinner
7 pm - Bingo
Ennis Parade
6:30 p Dinner
7:30 p Std Mtg
7:00 p Divan and
Finance Meeting
20
17
22
29
23
30
24
31
TSA - Tyler
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Attention All Nobles!
James A. Pipkin, CLU, RHU, LUTCF
Life, Health, Disability, Medicare Supplement and
Long Term Care Insurance
214-731-0100
The Camel’s Calf is a monthly
magazine with articles written
by and for the Nobles of Hella
Temple. However if the Nobles
do not write any articles, the
magazine does not meet its
intended purpose – to inform
the Nobility of the events and
activities of the Nobility.
So please get your informative
articles and pictures into
the Camel’s Calf by the
10th of each month.
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Shriners Hospitals
for ChildrenTM
A Charity Worthy of Your Donation
Ballroom
11,187 square feet
Theater seating and
Tableside dinning
Terrace Room
3,750 square feet,
Private entrance and
foyer. overlooking
lakeview
Red Fez Room
4,480 square feet
perfect for banquets,
anniversaries or
any occasion
Cabiri Room
1,680 square feet
Perfect for meetings,
showers, and other
small gatherings
Hella Shrine Catering
For Reservations and Information
Mary Sakuta 972-2240-66624
[email protected]
Pavilion
Outdoor structure
overlooking
Lake Ray Hubbard with
Picnic tables
and a fireplace.