July 2016 - Syrian Shrine

The Shriek
JULY/AUGUST
2016
GREETINGS NOBLES AND LADIES. THE YEAR IS HALF OVER
Let’s GET SERIOUS FOR JUST A FEW MINUTES HERE.
The Syrian shrine is in good shape. 2016 is moving along on a positive note. The big
concerns I have been the following; Dues Revenue - We have 103 still on the delinquent
dues list. To whom this concerns please pay your dues. We simply cannot afford to
lose 80 members that are needed. When we lose a noble for nonpayment of dues it not
only hurts the year the noble is lost. It hurts future years as well. It really hurts the
following year because you have less membership to start with. This in turn has a
negative impact on trying to budget the dues revenue in this case 2017. To put it mildly
we cannot let the dues revenue slip below our operational costs. Every member active
or inactive is needed. Every member makes a difference. Your dues for budgeting purposes are a major budgeting
factor for running the temple year after year. I don’t want to be the guy that preaches about money all the time,
but once or twice per year it is necessary to remind everyone that there is a financial commitment to being a
Shriner. After the Dark period and from 9/l/2016 through 12/31/2016 we have a lot going on that requires your
financial attention. The 2017 dues notices will be going out from Imperial on 9/l/2016, the motorcycle raffle will
be drawn at the Christmas party, another Paper Crusade, the fundraising committee is having a couple more
rummage sales, there is a possibility of a Jim and Jacks Bengal Bash fundraiser, the Shrine/Mason Reds game.
Please realize that the circus contractual dates have been moved back to the first weekend in February. Activity
book ads and sponsorships, One Liners and a very important Mom and Dad’s Effort for Circus 2017.
We all know that all of this CAN NOT be financially
accomplished from January1,2017 to Circus Showtime
February 3,4, and 5, 2017. Most of us have two
months July and August to rest up, enjoy some
relaxation and vacation and hopefully regroup our
spendable cash so that you can continue to support
the Syrian Shrine like you have done so remarkably
well in 2016 thus far.
Whether you are an active member or a card carrying
member in good standing please take this message to
heart. If you are not in good standing, please bring
your dues up current. Being the potentate 2016, Lady
Kathy and myself thank you for a valiant effort the
first half of the year 2016 It has been an honor and
privilege for us both. Being the circus director for the
2017 circus please read the circus committee 2017
Article further along in this Shriek.
Thanks again
Art Weingartner
Potentate 2016
Circus Director 2017
MEMORIAL DAY 2016
SUMMER CAMP
FMDOA COOKOUT AND MEETING
KEEPING THE FRATERNITYALIVE
HAPPY BIRTHDAY - BLACK CAMEL
NOBLES JULY BIRTHDAY
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LARRY SPAW
GLENN SMITH
DONALD TAYLOR
MICHAEL LARKIN
JACK COX
DAVID LUCK
JOSPEH MARCUM
MICHAEL GOINS
JEFFERY GILLS
DAVID HOLLAN
STANLEY ALLEN
HARRY LEE
CLARENCE MAUS
THOMAS UMBACH
BRYAN MCGLONE
PAUL H. TUERCK
ROGER KETTERER
DENVER STANFIELD
PAUL WILDER
DAVID MCINTIRE
ROBERT PEETZ
KENNETH HAYES
QUINN ORR
ROBERT HOLDEN
HAROLD OAK
JAMES S PROWS
MARTIN A MEYER
WILLIAM ALLEN
PERRY KELLY
ROBERT MOORE
DAVID JONES
H. S. MOORE
GERRY HEATON
HARLEY PAGE
LARRY WALLACE
ROBIN BOSSMAN
BILL SMITH
ROGER THACKER
NEIL BILLMAN
CHARLES INLOW
JAMES JONES
COOPER SNYDER
TIMOTHY MALSBARY
NICK GODWIN
JOHN FRANKLIN
STEPHEN MASON
WILBUR FALHABER
JAMES TROY
CALVIN HAMLIN
WALTHAM SHELTON
ARTHUR TRUMBLE
ENESS JIM
SHAWN HODGE
CALVIN BRANSCOMB
ROBERT GRAY, JR
RAYMOND LEURCK
DONALD NEWMAN
JERRY WELLS
DONALD CARSON
DAVID KERMAN
WERNER KUMMERLE
MICHAEL W. OLIVER
EDWARD FOLEY
DONALD GOOD
ROBERT GREGG
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AMBROSE HALL
PAUL REUSCHER
DELMAR EVERSOLE
DARWIN MCGLADDERY
RICHARD MURPHY
MARVIN SCHUBERT
JAMES CRESAP
WILLIAM BOSSENBERGER
ROBERT EADS
WALTER KAUTZ
HOWARD LEWIS
ROBERT FORD
RICKY WOODS
KENNETH ROWE
NORMAN HEBERER
CHARLES MOEHLMAN
COREY S VENTURA
IRA ABRAHAMSON, JR
RICHARD HOTT
DAVID SPENCER
JOHN CROXTON
CHARLES OSBURN
WILLIAM RHODES
DOUGLAS DYEHOUSE
STEVE BOURFF
RONALD PEASLACK
ROBERT L. DUERLER
JAMES WILSON
ADAM COWAN
ROBERT EHRHARDT
WILLIAM RICHMOND
NICHOLAS BRUYNIS
JOSEPH MASON
DAVID TODD
CHARLES GREGORY
JAMES BEATTIE
PAUL LONG
MICHAEL MAHORNEY
DONALD SCRANTON
DENNIS DEWEESE
ROBERT NEALAN
ARTHUR F KOENIGER
MARK HENSLER
RONALD SPAULDING
MATTHEW HAKES
MICHAEL GRIFFITH
ROBERT VEITE
CHARLES OGDEN
WILLIAM HUNTER
THOMAS NADLER
DONALD JEFFERS
DAVID ORMES
DARRELL SHEPHERD
TED REED
ROBERT SCHMITT
JOSE ROGER
WILLIAM TIDD
ARTHUR B CHATFIELD
GERALD WALKER, PP
ENESS T JIM, JR
KENNETH GURBBS
DONALD MORGAN
BOBBY ROARK
JOHN DAPPER
DAVID L BALDWIN
NOBLES AUGUST BIRTHDAY
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STEPHEN J WERKOWITZ
ROBERT M BRATTON, JR
JERRY L NEWMAN
MICHAEL A HIMES, 33RD
JAMES D LAMB
JOHN C WAGNER
ROBERT H GORMAN
ROBERT F BARGER
RAYMOND J DOXSEY
RONNIE JOHNSON
ALFRED KWIESINSKI
JEROME A JOHNSON
HARRY C BOWMAN
DAVID R TOLER
JAMES J BOND
MICHAEL A CARMACK
DAVID L HAWKEY
DAVID P ZEEK
RALPH K WARD
ROBERT D LINDNER
ANTHONY W WIMMER
JOHN M CRAIGMILES
JAMES F CAMPBELL
SPENCER R ESSELL
JESSE W ALLEN
IAN P SCHULTE
F. A. FINK
MICHAEL M HARP
DAVID J OWENS
HAROLD R GATTS
WILLIAM R OLIGEE
ROBERT W DUMFORD, 33RD
RONALD A ZINS
FREDERICK O WAGNER
ANDREW S KABEL
ARTHUR L BUTLER
DAVID R PELFREY
JAMES C ZIMPHER
WILLIAM B HILLIS, 33RD
GARY M SINGER
MARSHALL C GRANGER
JAMES S ULM
CHRISTOPHER T TONEY
LOWELL W DAULTOLN
ROGER L TAYLOR
JOHN E FAHRNBACH
JAMES WILSON
KARL E KOETT
JOHN A KIMMEY
JAMES N SUMNER
ROBERT D WUBELER
HORACE O WHITAKER
DAVID F MCAFEE
CYRUS B RICHARDSON, JR
RONNIE BENNETT
WARREN BALES
GENE CROW, PP
ALVIN G MILLER
STEVE A GRAYSON
BRUCE C CORSER
DONALD E BAXTER, II
KENNETH R FURNISH
JAMES SAUNDERS
EDWARD T GEIL, JR
JERRY C ULM, SR, PP
LONNIE G ALLEN
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KENNETH R WILZBACH
RANDY H HAMBRICK
WALTER R DUERMIT, SR
JAMES W STRAIN
WENDELL N BARNES
ERIC A KAMINSKY
LYNN M ELBE
EARL M DAVENPORT
CHARLES C AYNES
CARL I KUHN
DANNY A LUTZ
DONALD H BROCKMAN
ROBERT L PEACOCK, PP
ROBERT V MILLER
HARRIS F COMBS
JUNIOR GODBEY
KENNETH J HARPER, PP
GARY R PELOPIDA
MARVIN H ROGERS
STEPHEN H GAIBLE
DONALE E MEINZEN
DONALD N ABBOTT
BOBBIE L THOMPSON
JOHN E DENNIS
WILLIAM L CHIPMAN
CARL M FREEMAN
JAMES K BARRIER
MICHAEL R PEACOCK
CHARLIE KING, JR
BURGESS L DOAN
TIMOTHY D DURHAM
ALVIN E ABERNATHY
DONALD G SAUERWEIN, PP
ROBERT J HONS, JR
THOMAS G SAMPLE
JOSEPH W SCHWARZ
FRED E KAY
WILLIAM R TIEKE
F HARRISON GREEN
BRUCE C PENDLETON
STEPHEN R FITHEN
JOSEPH W SCHWARZ
ROBERT J KEELY
THOMAS G HAEGELE
JEFFREY W DENNISS
GENE A WESPESSER
JAMES T BETLEJ
WILBUR J TISCH
PAUL E COURTNEY
JAMES O CAIN
ELY L HILL
THEODORE W CLINE
VICTOR G GASKINS
GARRY D BROWN
ALVIN C DRINGENBURG
JOHN KASIDONIS
DONALD S RUSSELL
KENNETH J WALLACE
JACK M HANKS
JOHN E DEBRA
JOHN D GILLESPIE
FRED H RASNAKE
CONRAD C KNEPP, JR
ROBERT R FEAZEL
WILLIAM D SWINGLE
CLIFFORD W JONES
THESE WE DO NOT FORGET
IN MEMORIAM
Paul J. Brill ............................................ 12/03/2004
Hyman T. Fink ....................................... 10/08/2007
Robert L. Wigor ..................................... 12/22/2007
Wallace B. Lawrence ............................04/27/2012
Charles R. Combs ................................. 01/25/2013
Forest R. Duncan .................................. 11/21/2013
Ralph E. Heitmeyer ...............................07/09/2014
John J. Foster ........................................05/08/2015
Vincent J Goebel .................................... 08/29/2015
Ance McIntosh ...................................... 11/14/2015
Wilbur D. Bergert .................................. 04/18/2016
Sherman “Dale” Woosley ......................05/13/2016
James E. Manning ................................. 05/29/2016
Joe M. Sloan .......................................... 06/05/2016
IMPORTANT DATES
2016 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
JULY & AUGUST
JULY
3-7
12
19
21
IMPERIAL SESSION
FUNDRAISING MEETING - 6:30
CIRCUS MEETING – 6:30
POTES CALL MEMBERSHIP
RUSH FELLOWSHIP, FUN
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OWENSVILLE PARADE
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NORWOOD PARADE
30/31 LEXINGTON HOSPITAL DIVAN/BOG DAY
AUGUST
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FUNDRAISING MEETING - 6:30
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FAMILY PICNIC
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CIRCUS MEETING – 6:30
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POTES CALL MEMBERSHIP
RUSH FELLOWSHIP, FUN
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RUMMAGE SALE
RAIN DATE FROM MAY 14 & JUNE 4
SEPTEMBER
2-4
PORTSMOUTH RIVER DAYS
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PORTSMOUTH PARADE
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LABOR DAY – TEMPLE CLOSED
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DIVAN/TRUSTEES MEETING - 6:00 –
UNIT DIRECTORS/CLUB PRESIDENTS -7:00
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HARVEST HOME PARADE
7-11 GREAT LAKES SHRINE ASSOCIATION –
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
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BUSINESS MEETING - 7:00 P.M.
@ 9730 READING ROAD, 45215 – ALL WELCOME
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FUNDRAISING MEETING - 6:30
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POTES CALL MEMBERSHIP
RUSH FELLOWSHIP, FUN
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F.M.D.O.A. – SHARONVILLE #204 –
DINNER 6:15 – MEETING 7:00
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BONA COURT # 8 MEETING – 7:00
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CIRCUS MEETING – 6:30
22-24 L.O.S.N.A. – GLUM – FRANKENMUTH, MI
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DIVAN/TRUSTEE LADIES MEETING – 6:30
30/1 SEPTEMBER 30 & OCTOBER 1 – PUMPKIN RUN
SAUERWEIN WELDING
“Small Jobs a Specialty”
DON SAUERWEIN
Phone: (513) 563-2979
Fax: (513) 563-1063
605 Wayne Park Drive
P.O. Box 15033
Cincinnati, Ohio 45215
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SYRIAN SHRINE UNITS
Antique Caravan
The Antique Caravan is a motorized unit of Syrian Shrine based on fun,
fellowship and the Masonic and Shrine principles of brotherly love, relief
and truth, and so-far this year, we have lived up to this statement, with 7
parades and numerous shrine center participations. With 11 Model T replicas
the Caravan’s mission, mirrors that of the Shrine International….to be the
premier motorized unit for men of good character, provide attractive,
quality programs and services for our members, their families in a spirit of
fun, fellowship and social camaraderie, and to foster self-improvement
through leadership, education, the perpetuation of moral values and
community involvement. Caravan members are distinguished by an
enjoyment of life in the interest of philanthropy. We enjoy parades, trips,
dances, dinners, sporting events, and other social occasions together.
Furthermore, the Antique Caravan supports our hospitals that have become
known as the “World’s Greatest Philanthropy,” in fact, this little unit has
had a Cincinnati - Hospital Board Chairman, and member Dave Aaronson is
currently the Vice Chairman of the Cincinnati Hospital Board, slated to be
Chairman in 2017. Through fellowship and philanthropy, Shrinedom
strengthens the soul and adds inner meaning to daily life. It thus spreads a
glow of joy through one’s entire family. Men from all walks of life and all
levels of income find fun, fellowship, and relaxation being a member of the
Syrian Shrine Antique Caravan, and our activities. So it’s not too late to join
the Caravan this parade season, we have cars available…contact any member.
Gary
Bona Court #8
From the Ladies of Bona Ct #8 welcome to summer. Our
month of June was very busy. We had our ceremonial and
took in Ladies to our court. They had a tour of our hospital,
nice lunch and then were welcomed into our organization.
After this we had our Grand High Priestess visit with us. Lady
Diana Schmitt is a very fun lady to be with. We treated her to
a visit of our hospital with lunch at the hospital. Then we had our “visitation”
at Montgomery Lodge. We are donating a trophy for the Nobles car and
bike show on June 18th. That is really a fun time.
We are gearing up for Sharonfest in July. Last year we won “Best of the
Fest” for our booth decorations. Fun is just around the corner there. We
have a quiet August. But watch out - here comes September before we know
it. Harvest home parade is September 8th, our carless car wash is September
17th. Come join us for the fun. Wanoka Motz, PHP, Bona Ct #8
Clowns
Hello all, for this month’s article, I would like to
feature Wheels the Clown! Wheels has been a
clown for about 5 years now. When Wheels got
into the clown unit he decided that he was going
to clown up and clown at every hospital that the
Shrine has, well he made it to most of them on the east coast, and in the
south, but a deer crossing the road to get to the other side stopped him in
Texarkana. Wheels is a full-time businessman with a successful company, he
puts in more hours at work than most of the people that work for him.
Wheels makes all the meetings maybe a minute or two late but he’s there. If
Wheels is in town he’s at each and every parade and all the Shrine functions
not limited to clown functions you’re see him a hillbilly rally you’re see him
at the business meetings you’re see him the clown meetings you see him at
the Potentate Ball you’re see him at picnics, it’s almost like there two or
three of them what a scary thought. Most recently Wheels travel to
Mississippi to a young man’s birthday party not wishing a happy birthday
like most kids but to meet him and talk to his parents about helping him
become a Shriner kid, this particular young man only has one arm so Wheels
decided to become what he described as a clown in action he went to this
young man party and then introduced his parents to what Shriners do.
Wheels is also a food artist whenever he goes out to dinner he must make a
face a :-) with his food take a photo and then post it on Facebook so
whenever you need a smile on your face look at the food. In closing Wheels
thank you very much for all you do for everyone that you do it for.
Barrels DaClown
Ishtar Temple No. 54
Daughters of the Nile,
Summer is finally here! And we’re all
scheduled for many picnics – just don’t forget our Summer Social on Sunday,
August 14th in Evendale. Make your reservations with Princess Royal Beth
Mason at 513-870-9412. For all our new members, Beth will be glad to give
you directions to the Shelter House.
Our Supreme Session in Indianapolis was well attended by our members, and
we’re delighted that our PQ Shirley Roberts is now the Supreme Princess
Tirzah (remember that in 1918 we’ll be hosting all these ladies in Cincinnati).
Enjoy the summer and remember to attend our monthly session on September
10th – come out to see what a great job our Queen Karen is doing this year,
along with all her officers. Marian Baird, Past Queen
Flying Fez
Summer is here and with it more parades to come leaving
us with great memories of our past parades. Our first
parade sent the Fez to Pigeon Forge Fun Fest, and Fun it
was. A strong showing from our Syrian Temple was present.
Lexington Hospital was our next parade and that would be
the last parade at that location. Sadly we did not have a
strong unit presence, but we did have our important officers
and our faithful Escort Unit. After that parade we were asked by North
College Hill to join them and celebrate their bicentennial parade. Surprisingly
for Non-Temple Function we had a great showing and a great time. The next
parade was a special time to celebrate the Memorial Day parade in Arlington
Heights and the city of Reading and we had a great Unit response. After that
parade a great time was had by all by having a celebration at our Temple with
our families after the parade. We cannot forget our Milford Parade that took
place in the rain. Again our Escort Unit who are proud to call themselves
Shriners rode in the rain with their heads raised high. Of course the rain
stopped at the finish line. Another great time was had by all especially our
Clowns who prepared great food for us to enjoy, thanks to our chef Barrells.
Finally, for the month of June the Fez will be heading to Burlington, KY. to
celebrate in a carnival for our Hospital Children who would be spending a
time of fun at the YMCA Camp Ernst for our children it is Camp Ytiliba to
have them learn from these activities that they are loved and that we are
always there for them, and to remind the world that these children are not
outcast. There are so many children out there that are out of our sight and
reach. My childhood world was a place that had no compassion or feelings
for those children, leaving them in a space all by themselves. Lets not allow
this to happen to our needy children by taking these trips in their support
and show them that we care. These parades and trips are very important to
me and should be to every Shriner as this is one way we can reach these
children and let the world know what and who we are. Ever wonder why
there is a stairway to heaven, and a highway to hell? Apparently there is
more traffic to hell! Es Salamu Aleikum Sam Mattar
SHRINE GOLF LEAGUE
Greetings Nobles and friends. Well Nobles the birdies and pars are coming
fast and frequent on this beautiful golf course. Yes, and even a few of them
happen in our Syrian Shrine Golf League. We do encounter an occasional
boogie, double boogie…double par. But we still, have a great time on Glenview
Golf Course, one of the best maintained public courses in the area. If you
would like to get nine holes in on a Thursday morning, first tee time is 8:45
and we’re usually finished by noon. The league schedule runs all the way
through September. So come out and get a little exercise….you’ll love it!
One little story…seems Fred was teeing off from the men’s tee and on his
downswing, he realized his wife was teeing off from the women’s tee directly
in front of him. Unable to stop his swing, he nailed it, and hit her directly
in the temple killing her instantly. A few days later he got a call from the
coroner regarding her autopsy. Coroner: “Fred, your wife died from blunt
force trauma to the head. You said you hit the golf ball and hit her in the
temple.” Fred: “Yes, that’s correct.” Coroner: “Well inexplicably I found a
ball wedged in that certain location where the sun don’t shine.” Fred: “Was
it a Titleist 3?” Coroner: “Yes, it was.” Fred: “That was my mulligan.”
Fellow hackers….Keep on swingin”
Dick Manifold
HAMILTON SHRINE CLUB
Greetings Nobles and friends. The HSC will continue to meet the 1 st Tuesday
each month. Even though active membership has diminished to a great
degree, there is still business to conduct. We would like to bring this active
and important club back to where it once was, but we need nobles who have
SYRIAN SHRINE UNITS
an interest in rebuilding this Syrian Shrine Club for our area. Please consider
helping us re-energize this club. Look for you at our next gathering.
Dinner at 6:00 P.M., meeting to follow. Location to be determined. Each
month we will choose a different restaurant/meeting place.
Please R.S.V.P. by 7/4
Call Dick Manifold 829-1584
HOSPITAL HOSTS
Greetings Nobles and friends. Hospital Hosts Unit would like to wish all the
Moms, the happiest Mother’s Day ever. Including Grandmas and Great
Grandmas. If you can spend the day with her, terrific, if not then spend a
little time reminiscing about a special time you had together and her influence
in making you who you are today. Also, this month of May, we should
remember with pride those men and women represented on Armed Forces
Day the 21st, and Memorial Day, May 30th.
The Hospital Hosts Unit is always looking for Nobles willing to put to good
use, a day or two, or more doing the good volunteer work at the Shriners
Hospital for Children. Check us out. We meet at the hospital, on Burnet
Ave, each 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 9:30 A.M. Meetings last about an hour and
parking is convenient in the attached hospital parking garage.
Now for a quick little story. Seems on the first day of the new Seniors
Complex, the manager addressed all the new seniors pointing out some of
the rules. “The female sleeping quarters will be out-of-bounds for all males,
and the male quarters out-of-bounds to the females. Anybody caught breaking
this rule will be fined $20 the first time.” He continued, “Anybody caught
breaking this rule the second time will be fined $60. Being caught a third
time will cost you $180. Are there any questions?” An older gentleman
stood up in the crowd and inquired: “How much is it for a season pass?”
My friends, live life…laugh often…love much…and keep on smiling.
Dick Manifold
Hillbilly Clan #5
Welcome the 4 new hillbilly guys and 5 new hillbilly gals who took part in the
Hillbilly Degree in May. Thanks to everyone who brought something for the
pot luck dinner and participated in the degree work. The clan donated 10 fans
to camp Ytiliba for the patient cabins at summer camp. Seventeen clan
members were present for the fan donation to the hospital and some fellowship
at dinner afterwards. The clan will not be going dark for the summer, but here
are some of the upcoming events to put on your calendar. Contact Dave
Ormes, Jerry or Judy Ulm to see when the hillbilly bus will be at parades this
summer. Portsmouth Parade is the first weekend in September so come out and
spend the day/weekend for this parade. Pumpkin run is coming in Oct, we need
all available people to come out to help park cars and serve bean dinner.
Anyone is welcome to come help park cars and you can help for any amount
of time. This is the clan’s biggest fund raiser for the year, so come and support
the clan. The Hospital also receives a generous donation from the sponsor of
this event. The hillbillies hope everyone has a nice and safe summer and look
forward to seeing everyone at parades and temple function this summer. The
clan is always looking for new hillbillies, so come and see what we are all about
at 7:00 pm on the 4th Monday of the month at Shrine Center.
Northern Kentucky Shrine Club
Congratulations are extended to Illustrious Fred Robinson upon his installation
as President of the Ohio Shrine Association. The club would like to recognize
Bro. Monte Rummer and his wife Danielle. Bro. Monte has petitioned Syrian
Shrine. He is a Mason in good standing at Alexandria Lodge and belongs to the
Scottish Rite Orient of Pennsylvania. June is the month that NKSC participates
in the City of Union parade. We will do so again this year. With that in mind
we would like to invite all the units and clubs of Syrian to participate with us.
This year’s parade will be held on Friday, July 1. Of course, the only drawback
is that it’s rained every year for the past three or four years. Hopefully, it
won’t rain this year. As you may know from our last article for The Shriek, the
NKSC is looking for a new venue to meet. We are still looking. Hopefully we
will find a place soon. Until next month. Al Tucker, Secretary
Mini Racers
As our unit has continued to add new members and new cars we have enjoyed
participating in community and Temple events. The Milford parade was
wet and fun with a great turn out. The Owensville and Norwood parades were
enjoyed by all. We had fun at the Car and Bike show with a fantastic show
of support. We all had a great time at the Potentate Ceremonial with honors
to Art and thank you for your hard work and dedication to our Syrian Shrine.
Mini Racers enjoyed being part of the Jack Ramsey benefit at the Amelia
Lodge and remembering such a great man and the wonderful dedication he
had to our Nobles and Temple. We continue to have our monthly meetings
at By Gollys in Milford to conduct business of our unit and strengthen our
friendships. We wish our member Greg Pelfrey a speedy recovery after his
spinal surgery to get back to the crazy fun of being a Shriner. The Cincinnati
Reds Shrine / Mason day was a lot of fun as we showed support for the Reds
and enjoyed the events of the day. As we enter into September we will be
participating with the Cheviot Harvest Home parade and looking forward to
all of the fall events at our Shrine Temple. Doc Hakes
Roadsters
Well... the Milford Parade was a wash out for the Roadsters and a few other
units. but we did have fun eating at Acapulcos. At our June Meeting, we have
another prospective member to be voted on. Come out and meet the newest
member. We still have a few cars available if you are looking for a fun
family-oriented unit. Now we are gearing up for the Madeira Parade and the
festival afterwards which is our biggest fundraiser of the year. We have a
good time each year in our booth selling brats, metts, hot dogs, nachos and
drinks. Hope we can get some of our fellow Shriners to stop by the booth and
enjoy the fireworks show that evening. Later on in July is the Owensville
Parade and the Norwood Parade - hope to see all of our cars and other fellow
units at these events. In August we will be having our Roadster family gettogether at Lake Waynoka. We wish everyone a safe and happy Summer
SYRIAN SHRINE UNITS
Oriental Band
Dan Depenbrock, Director..Happy to report that our Syrian Oriental Band won four (4) first place
trophy’s at the annual Great Lakes Society of Oriental Bands (GLSOB) held recently in Flint, Michigan.
Editor’s Note: No, we did not drink the Water, but we found several alternatives. Five Bands
participated in the Stage Competition. They were El Hasa Temple from Ashland, Kentucky, Zorah
Temple from Terre Haute, Indiana, Hadi Temple from Evansville, Indiana and of course our Cincinnati
Syrian Temple Oriental Band. The four first place trophy’s won by Syrian were the result of winning
a) the Large Band Category, b) the Best Conductor, won by our Randall Proctor, c) the Best Dancer/
Genie won by our Steve Gavin, and d) the trophy for being the Overall Best Band at the Competition.
In addition to the Stage Competition, members our Group participated in a Golf Outing, a Jam Session
with the other Bands, and a Dinner Banquet with the Trophy presentations were made and also at
the Banquet was where the Oriental Band Units presented our $ checks to the Ladder of Smiles
which is the Oriental Bands path to giving $ to our Hospitals. Next year our Band will travel to Terre
Haute. Indiana for the annual Competition held the first week in June. Hope to see you at this year’s
Summer Parades! John Longsworth Oriental Band Scribe.
Shrine Hospital Special Events Coordinator
Hello Nobles and All, Thanks for all who has volunteered or visited our Hospital in the first half of 2016. Thanks
to our Hospital leaders, from Cincinnati, Doug Sitzler and Dave Aaronson and Lexington Rob Smith and Cliff
Fullman. What a great group of leaders. We continue to better aligned our nobles with the Shrine Hospital for our
children. Just a reminder, my position will be to coordinate volunteers for Hospital special events where Shriners
can be more involved as well as getting the word out to the community. We the Shrine has the best hospitals in the
world and we all are an owner. So if you want to be on the volunteer list for upcoming needs, please call or email
me. ( 859-445-6829 or [email protected]) The Hospital will be talking a presentation on the road soon to educate
the tristate, or maybe just picking up a check, Selling CD at a concert, Fireman’s Awards etc. we need you to
build a stronger relationship between the Shriner/Hospital and the community. Remember our #1 goal as
Shriners is to help our Children and of course fun and great fellowship. Hospital notes: July and August
were busy months at the hospital. What a great time, The Northern Kentucky Shrine Club all had working the
Camp Ytiliba. The They handle the food at the Carnival. Also had a strong appearance from the Clowns and the
Brothers Keepers, they drove their Motor cycles from as far as the Tennessee state line and back that evening in
June. It was Heaven for all the support we had selling Bryan Adams CD’s for the Hospital and then enjoying a
great concert! August Divan Days was stacked with good times and a lot of Shriners to help make the event a
success.
SHRINERS INTERNATIONAL - JOB WELL DONE
Dear Illustrious Sir,Congratulations to you and the Nobility of Syrian Shriners for your overall
membership improvement in 2015. In recognition of this achievement, your temple has earned
the Silver Award. Your award certificate will be mailed to your temple. Your temple will also
receive recognition at the 2016 Imperial Session during Imperial Sir Jeff Sowder’s Membership
Report and the Shriners Membership Hall of Fame Luncheon. Again, my heartiest
congratulations on a job well done and for all you do “For the Love of Children!” With best
wishes and kindest regards, I remain Yours in the Faith,. Jerry G. GanttImperial Potenate
MEMBERSHIP
As Shriners, we all know that we are a part of a very special fraternity. This fraternity not only
strengthens us as individuals, but our families as well. As Shriners, we have the unique
opportunity to pass on our legacy of brotherly love, relief and truth to those closest to us.
The Shriners’ Legacy Program allows us to do just that. All of your family members, sons,
sons-in-law, brothers, uncles, grandfathers, and nephews, cousins, etc. are eligible to become
a part of the Legacy program. What better way to honor someone that is special to you. You
may even start a new family tradition. Here’s all you do. The Membership Development
Office requires one member of your family’s legacy to register with Shriners Village
(shrinersvillage.com). When registered, click on the “Membership” tab on the top of the
page. From this page, select “Legacy Program” on the left side of the screen. As always, if
you have questions or problems, just contact the Membership Development Office at
[email protected] or call 813/281-0300. We know that there are several of you
that have family members in the Shrine, so why not let us recognize that by being a part of the
Legacy Program. The Membership Committee is planning several activities for the coming
year. As February is Legacy Month, we would like to develop a Legacy Night in February to
celebrate and recognize those of you that are continuing our Shriner heritage. In order to do
this, you need to be a participant in the Legacy Program and just let us know that you are. We
would really like to honor you in February. The Membership Committee is undertaking several
worthwhile projects this year. We do need more Nobles to serve on this committee. Please
consider serving Syrian Shrine in this capacity. If you are interested in serving on this
committee or becoming an Ambassador to your Blue Lodge, just call Al Tucker at 859/3844119 or send him an e-mail at [email protected]. Your help is always appreciated. Al Tucker,
Membership Co-chairman Membership Committee
HOSPITAL SPECIAL EVENT
HOSPITAL NEWS
HOSPITAL SUMMER SAFETY
BUY YOUR TICKETS - BE A WINNER
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CIRCUS - NEVER TO EARLY TO MAKE YOUR PLANS
ONE OF THE BIG REASONS CIRCUS 2016 DID WELL WAS THE
SYRIAN NOBILITY STEPPED UP. ONE/THIRD OF THE TICKET SALES CAME
FROM THE CIRCUS TICKET SALES OFFICE AT THE SYRIAN SHRINE CENTER.
THIS AMOUNTED TO ABOUT $33000 IN TICKET SALES!
What we have to realize is that most of these sales were purchased by the nobility or sold by the nobility
and a lot of these same tickets were distributed or delivered to the customer by the nobility. We must also
realize that most of these tickets were purchased before the advertising even hit the TV Screens or Aired
on the Radio stations. This was not the case in prior years and less results were obvious. My point is the
nobility stepped up sold tickets, sold group sales, and contributed to the Mom and Dad’s effort. It is the
SHRINE CIRCUS and if we want it to continue the SYRIAN NOBILITY will have to continue to support
it at least the same level it supported the 20l6 Circus or more. We thank all those who support the Syrian
Shrine Circus year after year and do so much. We need you. We need the entire nobility supporting Circus
2017. The mom and dad’s mailings will go out again for Circus 2017 in August of 2016 asking each noble
to purchase 4 ($l0.00 tickets) or donate $40.00. We must thank the circus 2017 circus committee for
attending the meetings thus far. The activity books are in process, ads and banners are being sold. Tim
Redrow has the circus tickets sales office up and running and selling tickets. He has a full staff to put in
place as they are needed. Please take Circus 2017 seriously Purchase and sell ads in the activity book,
Buy some one liners. Purchase activity books and peanuts when you attend the circus 2017. Please purchase
your tickets in advance to guarantee the seats you want.
We thank you all for turning the Syrian Shrine Circus around
and with your help we look forward to taking it to the l00th
year anniversary performance. On behalf of The Circus
Committee 2017 I am asking the entire Divan, Trustees,
and Nobility to support the 2017 Shrine Circus February
3,4, and 5, 2017 at the BBT Arena. throughout the
remaining calendar year 2016. The performance dates have
been pushed back we cannot wait until the last minute and
expect the same results or more.
Art Weingartner
Potentate 2016
Circus Director 2016
UPCOMING EVENT
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SUPPORT OF
Syrian Shrine and Syrian Shriek
Cliff and Caryl
Fullman
Hamilton Shrine Club
Supporting Syrian Shrine
MEMORIAL DAY 2016
Potentate:
Arthur Weingartner
Chief Rabban:
Robert H. Smith
Assistant Rabban:
Greg Pelfrey
High Priest and Prophet:
Tim Redrow
Oriental Guide:
Jerry A. Ulm
Treasurer:
Clifford E. Fullman
Recorder:
Gary Caudill
Trustees;
Dave Sparks,
Tony Bowling,
Josph M. Harper,
Joseph P. Hancock,
Jack Ramsey
Office Staff
Sue Martini,
Debbie Idler
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Shriners Hospitals for Children — Cincinnati, which specializes in
burn care and pediatric plastic and reconstructive surgery, has named
John A. van Aalst, M.D., as the hospital’s new director of research.
Dr. van Aalst has practiced in the Cincinnati area since 2014. He
began working with Shriners Hospitals for Children — Cincinnati
in July 2015. “I’m very passionate about research and look forward
to having a sense of team. Good research comes out of
collaboration,” said Dr. van Aalst. Dr. van Aalst specializes in cleft
lip and palate, craniofacial anomalies, complex nasal reconstruction
and secondary reconstruction of facial deformities. He is also the
director of the division of plastic surgery at the Cincinnati Children’s
Hospital. Dr. van Aalst received his medical degree from Vanderbilt
University and completed his training in general surgery at Case
Western Reserve. His plastic surgery residency was completed at
Indiana University along with a fellowship in craniofacial surgery.
He is also fellowship trained in vascular cell biology from the
Cleveland Clinic. Teaching is another passion of Dr. van Aalst. A
few times a year he travels to places such as Palestine, Israel, Jordon,
Gaza and Lebanon to teach physicians how to do comprehensive
surgery for cleft lip and palate patients.