EL KAHIR KARAVAN - El Kahir Shrine
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EL KAHIR KARAVAN - El Kahir Shrine
EL KAHIR VOLUME 116 - 4 KARAVAN HIAWATHA, IOWA APRIL, 2016 Illustrious Sir Ron DeVoll Jr. and Lady Jill Invite you to the 2016 El Kahir Potentate’s Ball Saturday, June 11th Sunday, June 12th 2:00 - 5:00 pm - Hospitality 6:00 - Grand Entry 7:00 - Dinner 8:00 - 12:00 - Dancing (Music by Never The Less) 9:00AM - Breakfast Buffet See page 7 for details EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION DO NOT SEND YOUR DUES PAYMENT TO THE ADDRESS SHOWN ON YOUR DUES NOTICE. The P O WILL RETURN IT. MAIL IT TO PO BOX 38, HIAWATHA, IOWA 52233-0038 NOTICE TO EL KAHIR SHRINE NOBILITY APRIL 13, 2016 STATED MEETING - SHRINE & LODGE DUES CARD REQUIRED WEAR YOUR FEZ / MEAL 6:30PM / 7:30PM MEETING LOCATION: EL KAHIR SHRINE, 905 TOWER TERRACE, HIAWATHA OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY - THURSDAY 8:00AM - 4:00PM CLOSED FRIDAYS PHONE (319) 395 - 0109 E-mail address [email protected] 1 Find us on At El Kahir Shrine Greetings Nobles! I hope this finds you all well! April is here and El Kahir is ready for Spring! We will kick April off with a steak fry April 9th in honor of Nobile Leonard Nielsen who was a long time member of El Kahir. Future events include: Minneapolis Hospital trip May 20,21,22, the Potentates Ball, Karavan, Shrine Bowl, the 142nd Imperial Session and CSSA in Little Rock, Arkansas. Reservations for rooms to the Potentates Ball can be made at the Coralville Marriott under the group (2016 El Kahir Potentates Ball June 10, 11, 12)(319-688-4000). Also room reservations for CSSA (August 24th-27th) can be made at the Holiday Inn Presidential in downtown Little Rock under the group (El Kahir Shrine)(501-235-5610). Please book your rooms early, so the temple can release unused rooms and not incur a fee for the rooms not released. Nobles it is important that units/clubs provide in a timely manner parade and fundraising request forms to the Temple Recorders prior to such activity or event for approval. Have you been to a temple event? If you have thank you! If your answer is no, why not? Come on out to the temple and enjoy some fellowship with others. If you’re in the area on Tuesday nights stop into the temple and meet someone new, bring a friend, socialize with others. Have you been selling the Gun Cabinet Raffle tickets? The Raffle is April 23. We, the Divan, need everyone selling Gun Cabinet Raffle Tickets. If you don’t have any please check some out from the office. The temple is going on a trip to the Minneapolis Shriners Hospital for Children the weekend of May 20-22. We plan on taking a bus up Friday and will catch a Minnesota Twins Game. Saturday we will attend Hospital Day event at the Minneapolis Shriners Hospital for Children. Returning Sunday May 22. Please get your reservations in to the temple office ASAP as space is limited. Lastly, I would like to recognize a noble for his excellence and commitment to El Kahir Shrine. I would like to recognize Noble Dennis Hanna a member of the Northeast Iowa Shrine Club. Noble Dennis is a recipient of the El Kahir Excellence, Commitment and Tradition award for graciously serving 36 continuous years as Secretary/Treasurer for the Northeast Iowa Shrine Club from 19802016. Congratulations, your commitment and willingness to serve as an Officer in the Northeast Iowa Shrine Club brings great credit upon yourself, your club and El Kahir Shrine. Yours in the faith, Ron DeVoll Jr., Potentate Greeting Shrine Ladies, It has been nice seeing and visiting with you through the many events these past couple of months. I want to wish everyone a Happy Easter and hope you enjoy time with family and friends. I wanted to update you on a few dates and events that have been planned in hopes you would consider attending. April 9th: Steak Dinner. Please consider attending this event as it is honor of my late grandfather Leonard Nielsen a member of the Firehouse Gang. This event is taking place instead of the ceremonial. May 11th: Stated Meeting. I am very excited to announce I have arranged for an Art & Wine Party. This is scheduled for May 11th while the Nobles are conducting their meeting. This will start at 7 PM - 9PM. I have been informed this is a prompt start at 7PM, please don’t be late. We will enjoy an evening full of wine and painting. We will be painting our own artwork with some guided coaching. Please wear comfortable clothes. Cost is $20.00 cash or charge, which you can pay that evening. Please call the temple to reserve your spot as space is limited. May 20th thru 22nd: Weekend planned up north to visit the Minneapolis Hospital. The weekend will include a Twins baseball game, visit to the Minneapolis Hospital and Dinner Theatre. Please consider attending especially to have a great representation of our temple at the hospital. A flyer will be posted for more details. I am very excited about the upcoming couple of months. Please do not hesitate to contact me at [email protected]. Please allow 48-72 hours for a response. Thank you for all that you do! Jill DeVoll, First Lady 2 Ramblings from the Recorder Welcome to WebFez! WebFez is the new Shrine Temple Membership Management System introduced by the Imperial Shrine Information Services Team last fall. It is a web (cloud) based system that replaces the inhouse Red Fez Membership system that we have been using here the last 10 years or so. Using WebFez, individual Nobles have access to their same membership data that we have here at El Kahir. This information includes Club and Unit Memberships, payment information, address, telephone numbers, and eMail addresses. All information is currently read only, but in the next couple of months, an upgrade will allow Nobles to update their own contact information. (At the present, if you see an error or change in your contact information, please contact me and we will get it updated.) WebFez is located at: WebFez.shrinenet.org To register for WebFez the first time, you will need to have your Member Number (printed on your dues card) available, to know that you belong to El Kahir, and also your first and last name (easy). You also need to have an eMail account that will be used for your login name. The registration process is pretty painless and you will soon access to your Nobility data. Until next monthPlease remember that beginning in 2016, All Shrine Temples Dues Cards are being issued out of Shriners International Headquarters in Tampa, Florida. They will be permanent plastic cards and will only be issued twice a month. It is taking at least 6-8 weeks after your dues payments are posted before the Permanent Dues Cards will be mailed out. After 2016 there will be a year sticker sent out when dues are paid and the sticker will need to be put on your permanent plastic dues card. Yours in the faith, Richard Bowersox, Recorder MARCH, 2016 DONATIONS In Memory of Lady Irene Bontty Curtis Selzer David Neuhaus El Kahir Ladies Auxiliary R. J. Kilberger Richard & Marvel Jean Janko Donna J. Young Denice A. Haehlen El Kahir Shrine Transportation Fund In Memory of Illustrious Sir Robert Pierson Noble Leslie and Lady Patricia Core Noble Don and Lady Shirley Twiselton Lady Shar Petersen In Memory of Greg Larson The Hughes Family Mr. & Mrs. James Bradley Mrs Janet Rater Mrs. Kent Hill Mr. & Mrs Clinton Dennis Mr. & Mrs. Bill Van Horst Mr. & Mrs. Thomas King FEB 2016 2016 YTD Creations 0 0 Affiliations 0 0 Restorations 0 1 Associates 0 0 Associates Dropped 0 0 Deceased 2 2 Demitted 0 0 Suspended 0 0 Resigned 0 0 -------------------------------------------------------------------Total Gain -2 -1 EL KAHIR MEMBERSHIP REPORT Membership as of January 31,2016: 669 Membership as of February 29, 2016 667 El Kahir Building Endowment Fund In Memory of Illustrious Sir Robert Pierson Noble Norman and Lady Mary Ellen Wright Noble Keith and Lady Judy Zeigler Illustrious Sir Rod and Lady Wilda Solberg Illustrious Sir Marlin and Lady Marty Mullnix Noble Hal and Lady Joyce Schaefer 3 Find us on At El Kahir Shrine Greetings Nobles & Ladies: Membership. We all need to work on new members to our great fraternity. Best way to do it? Just ask. Ask their ladies. Bring them to our activities. Once they are new members, don’t forget about them. Spring Ceremonial is April 9 th. We do not have enough candidates so we will have a Masonic/Shrine Dinner. Candidates Free, $10 per person steak dinner. Invite Masons and their wives and make sure your unit or club is there to show these future candidates what El Kahir has to offer. This will help make the Fall Ceremonial a larger event with more meaning to all. I call it “Get Your Candidate To Dinner Night” With your help this will be a success. If the nobles are not required to wear their fez, anyone can be asked to attend the event. Dinners, fundraisers, activities. Anytime the Nobles do not wear their fez, invite a friend a neighbor or a coworker. Are you ready for another night of Fun? April 23, 2016. Dinner, Play and Auction. Dinner a full meal served for only $25.00 per person and served by the Divan & their Ladies. Play a mystery play by your very own Nobles & Ladies is sure to entertain. Auction back by demand the One Pound Auction. Bring something that weighs a pound and is wrapped up. Fun, Fun and more Fun. Limited seating so get your reservations into the Recorder by April 18 th, I’ll be there, so will Wayne, Marvin, Dale, Connie, Jimmie, Dave, Nancy, Ron, Jill, Tom, Julie, Mike, Judy seating is limited. Let’s raise some quick money to have fun for the Shrine. Examples: Cruise in, public Bar-B-Que, parking cars at county fairs, sell umbrellas on a rainy day, Hot Beef sandwich dinner, box meat night, talent night, drive in dinner, outside bag tournament, campfire dinner, live band outside, wow! Laugh, Smile, Wink More. The world will guess what you are up to. Do you like to dress up and go to nice places? You have a great opportunity to attend the best Potentates Ball in the Midwest. El Kahir’s Potentates Ball will be June 10th thru 12th Get your reservations in! “B” There. I am the Shrine Picnic committee this year. I am looking for some suggestions of fun, outside games, where to have it, when to have it and even what food to have. Can you help me? Let’s have some Outside Fun. The Harley Raffle is more than a motorcycle raffle. It is a money raffle. Don’t ride a motorcycle? Then win $10,000. Yes you read that right $10,000 or the motorcycle. You can’t win if you don’t have a several tickets. When you care the world is a better place. We all need to make this world a better place. Isn’t that why you became a Mason and a Shriner? Yours in the Faith, Jay Owens High Priest & Prophet [email protected] 319-269-1775 MYSTERY MURDER NIGHT The HP&P and OG invite you to help solve a mystery murder and determine what a pound is worth on April 23 We will be having a social, dinner, and dessert with lots of laughter. We will also have a live auction with mystery items. Bring a mystery item (weighing #1 or more) wrapped and ready for the auction block. $25 p/person * Fun begins at 6pm *RSVP by 4/18 at El Kahir Office 395-0109 4 Hello Nobles and Ladies, I would like to talk a little bit about a story I heard from a fine Shriner in North Iowa. There was a Shriner who received a call from El Kahir Temple to take a young girl up to the Twin Cities Hospital. He didn’t know this young lady at all but went to pick her and her mother up and took them to the Hospital. The young lady had a problem with her leg and was unable to walk correctly. Soon after arrival at the Hospital and examinations with the medical personnel there, the Shriner was asked if he could please bring the young lady back the following week for more care. He stated, “well is there anything that you can do now? Heck, we are already here so if it takes a while longer no big deal”. They said, “Well, if you can wait a few more hours we should be able to get the care needed done and you will be on your way”. So, he waited, and he waited, and waited some more. Yes, it did take a while but, it was well worth it. Upon completion of the care, the young lady came not just walking, but bouncing out with a customized prosthetic leg. Smiling from ear to ear while looking up at him she said, “I am so happy, I can play, and we can dance!” As she looked up at him with the smile and gave him a big hug around his waist. How do you think that Noble felt? How would you feel? Let me tell you about this Noble and what he has done for the North Iowa Shrine Club and the Shriners Twin Cities Hospital. He has taken all that positive energy and the love for the children and Hospital and turned it into more great things to help. Now this Noble isn’t necessarily a young lad, I think he is around 70-80ish but, I don’t want to say because he may get mad at me. Anyway this Fine Noble has taken it upon himself to sell advertisements for the North Iowa Shrine Club Circus. He has communicated with all types of businesses and people in that area. This Noble has sold over $5000 in advertisements. This is over one third of the advertisement sales. This Noble has his heart in the right place and when he tells me the story about the young lady, his eyes tear up, my eyes tear up, and I know how much the Shrine and Shriners Hospitals for Children mean to both of us. I’m going to tell you who he is but, don’t tell him because he may get mad at me. His name is Noble Roger Muth. We as Shriners are very fortunate to have Noble Roger. Noble Roger is someone all of us can look up to as a model. If our hearts are in the right spot as his we too will be able to bring the positive energy you can bring to bear in helping our fine Fraternity and The Shriners Children Hospitals. Thank You, Noble Roger for all you do and all that you have done! If anyone has any questions or comments please feel free to contact me via my cell phone at (319) 610-0877 or email me at [email protected] at any time. David A. Robinson, Chief Rabban How do our New Shriners learn about excellence and living it each day? How do they learn of our rich traditions within the Shrine? Or why you and I are committed to this great fraternity? This can be as simple as our Old Shriners mentoring our New Shriners. This does not have to be a structured program. Each of us can be a mentor by including a New Shriner when making plans such as when attending the HP&P and OG dinner. Shake the hand of someone you do not know and welcome them. Share some camel’s milk with someone that is new to your club or unit. Each of these actions will strengthen our Shrine Temple. Do not leave the task of mentoring only to the top line signer. What if a couple of Shriners would mentor the new Shriner, think of the difference to that Shriner and his Lady. Think of the strength and knowledge of tradition, excellence and commitment that will be shared and which will create a stronger El Kahir. Will you be that mentoring Shriner to make El Kahir stronger? Mark your calendar: Invite your Masonic brothers to the April 9 Steak Fry and April 23 there is the most anticipated HP&P and OG Dinner and Play with a live and silent auction. Both of these events would be a great opportunity to spend some time with a new Shriner, getting to know them and creating that bond that will strengthen this Temple. Any questions or comments please contact me at [email protected] or 612-386-1020. In the Faith, Dale Roberge II, Oriental Guide 5 April 2016 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1 Saturday 2 3:00 PM Keith Zeigler 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 8:30 AM Omelet Breakfast 6:30 PM Foot Patrol 6:30 PM Wright County 6:00 PM Mobile Nobles 7:00 PM Revvin' Fezzes 7:00 PM Color Guard 6:00 PM Vintage Auto 6:00 PM Flying Fez 7:00 PM North Iowa 5:30 PM Basket Night 7:30 PM Oriental Band Sesostoris Ball 3:00 PM Leonard Nielsen Memorial Steak Dinner 15 16 10 11 12 13 14 6:30 PM Divan Mtg 7:30 PM Directors Staff 6:00 PM Greeters 7:30 PM Stated Meeting CSSA Business Session Little Rock 5:00 PM Event - Chris Lauderdale Arab Ball 17 18 5:00 PM Event - Chris Lauderdale 6:00 PM Grundy County 7:30 PM Shrine Band 6:30 PM Trustees 7:30 PM Trojan/Kingston Lodge 6:00 PM Dubuque County 12:00 PM Noon Auxiliary 6:00 PM Northeast Iowa 6:00 PM Delaware County 25 27 3:00 PM Kruzers 24 19 20 26 21 22 28 23 OG /HPP Dinner Ararat Ball Mirza Ball Bedouin Ball 1:00 PM Stuff the Gun Cabinet Raffle Party 29 7:00 PM Hospital Dads 7:00 PM IC Shrine Club 30 9:00 AM Masonic Coffee; Scottish Rite Reunion Cedar Rapids Scottish 6:00 PM Taste of Rite Elegance APRIL BIRTHDAYS Robert L McGowan (1) Richard E Campney (7) Harlan M Jones (12) Marvin L Berg (19) Leslie H Core (27) Kha N Phan (1) Dennis Hrabak (8) James C Kepple (12) Chris A Witt (20) Larry Potter (27) Charles T King P.P. (2) David P Kroeger (8) Shad K Roys (12) James E Scott (21) Matthew G Trask (27) Melvin H Pexa (2) John M Waychoff (8) James L Albright (13) Jerome R Nixon (22) Kelly F Mulford (28) Douglas R Havel (3) Ross D Anthony (9) Jeffery D Hatch (13) Adam J Roeder (22) S M Brain P.P. (30) Serge S Coronas (4) F H Kolda (10) Amaury G Lendasse (16) William D Wallace (23) John W Zehms (30) Richard W Peshek (4) Douglas C White (10) Keith A Myhre (16) Bradley D Kurtz (24) Robert H Wilson (4) Donald R Katterhenry (11) Steven C Van Fleet (17) Jack R Locke (24) Kenneth W Smith (5) Robert H Matheson (11) Daryl P Grecian (18) Ronald O Masters II (24) Tom E Boeckmann (6) Dave Hartley (12) Timothy E Allen (19) Daniel Kelley (25) BLACK CAMEL REPORT Ill Sir Robert Pierson (Feb 20, 2016), and Noble Roy Bonham (Feb 16, 2016), and Noble Howard W. Treloar (Mar 5, 2016) El Kakir KruZers 26th Annual Car, Bike, & Truck Show SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2016 CEDAR FALLS EAGLES CLUB 2125 LONETREE ROAD, CEDAR FALLS, IOWA U.S. HIGHWAY 218 NORTH EXIT #189 LOANTREE ROAD WEST - FOLLOW THE SIGNS TO BLACK HAWK PARK Send pre-registration form and $15.00 entry fee Martin Mullnix, 3918 Sturgis Dr. Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613 For more information call Jim @ (319) 277-6927. Entry must be received by Friday Sept. 9th.. MAKE CKECKS PAYABLE TO EL KAHIR KRUZERS. PLEASE GO TO EL KAHIR WEBSITE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 6 Find us on At El Kahir Shrine RESERVATION FORM Noble’s Name _________________________Lady’s Name____________________________ Street Address_______________________________________________________________ City________________________ State _______________ Zip Code___________________ Phone Number ______________________________________________________________ Email ______________________________________________________ (for confirmations) Shrine Center _______________________Noble’s Shrine Unit/Club____________________ Title _________________________________________ Will you be representing your Shrine Center/Unit/Club in the Grand Entry? Y / N (circle one) SELECT ONE PACKAGE _____Package #1: Saturday & Sunday ‐ $150/Couple; $75/Single If possible, I wish to be seated with (indicate Unit or Individuals’ Names) for Saturday’s Dinner:________________________________________________________________ Special Dietary Requirement ___________________________for___________________ _____Package #2: Saturday Only ‐ $130/Couple; $65.00/Single Location: Coralville Marriott Hotel _____Package #3: Sunday AM Only ‐ $45/Couple; $23/Single 300 East 9th St. DRESS CODE: Hospitality Room – Casual Attire, No Fez; Coralville, Iowa Grand Entry/Dinner – Formal Attire, Fez Required or 80’s Costume Sunday Breakfast – Casual Attire, No Fez 1-800-228-9290 Please return Ball Reservation Form & Check by May 20th to: Illustrious Sir Mike Brain, PP. 1540 Midland Court NE Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 (Make checks payable to: El Kahir Shrine Ball) (Request for cancellations must be received by Mike Brain no later than June 1.) Hotel Reservations: Coralville Marriott Hotel – Ask for the El Kahir Shrine Room Block. Make your own reservations by calling toll free 1 - 800 - 228 - 9290 or 319 - 688 - 4000; Online at: www.marriott.com . Rate: $100.00 + tax/night. Make your room reservation by May 20th in order to receive this rate, and to be sure of availability. Packet Pick-Up: The Registration table will be located at the entry beginning at 1:00pm on Saturday. After 4:00pm, it will be located outside the Ballroom. Nobles and Ladies: Hope you were able to get to the Easter Egg Hunt and see the kids. Thanks to Hospital Dad’s, North East Iowa Motor Clowns, and Women’s Auxiliary and all Nobles who helped and attended. I missed last months stated meeting, I was in Tampa at Assistant Rabban School. Earlier in the month my lady and I attended Moolah’s Potentate Ball, it is nice to get out and see other nobles. We had a great meal with the Flying Fez. I went to North Iowa Shrine Club where they sent some old photos back to the Temple for display, thank you Nobles. Also, had a great time with Dubuque County Shrine Club, they are working on a Kids Identification Program which they may need help with this Spring and Summer. It was great to see all the public at the Shrine Center for the Wild Game Feed and Noble Jeff Lorimer and his bride Jill’s wedding reception. Let’s be proud to be a Shriner and show the public. Yours in faith, Dave Sutton, Assistant Rabban 7 HOSPITAL DRIVERS ` Date Destination 19-Jan 28-Jan 24-Feb 1-Mar 7-Mar Mpls Mpls Mpls Mpls Chicago Drivers Co-driver Keith Zeigler Bart Waddell Ding (Darrell) Hanson Dale Crosier Cliff Haynes Wayne Wunschel Girlfriend--Julie Jim McClintock Gary Hunt Wayne Jones As a Noble of El Kahir Shrine you are encouraged to get involved with the work of our fraternity. Our Hospital Dads Unit is the tip of the spear in the effort to help our kids. We strongly encourage you to join the Hospital Dads Unit or call the Temple office at (319) 395-0109 to volunteer to drive and join the elite team of Nobles who transport our children to our Twin Cities and Chicago Hospitals. We encourage every Noble to become a driver and to experience the life changing effect of working with the younger and the weaker. We extend a BIG THANK YOU to the Drivers who transported children so far this year! DIRECTORS STAFF Greetings from the Directors Staff. By the time you read this you will be all rested up from the change to Daylight Savings Time. Spring is here! Since we’re talking about spring - What is Irish and comes out in the spring? (Read the article to find out.) If you missed activities so far in March you missed a lot. The Director’s Staff entertained a large crowd for the Basket Night. Mark your calendar for April 8. The best burgers and tenderloins in a 4 state area. While your pen is out, mark your calendar for April 30. The Director’s Staff “Taste of Elegance” wine tasting is just around the corner. Talk to another Noble, talk with your neighbor, bring a group with you. It will be a fun evening to remember. See the advertisement in the Karavan. Parade season will be here before we know it. Director’s Staff is starting practice soon so keep your eyes open. I think I heard several members mention starting calisthenics and more nutritional diets to ensure we are all in tip-top shape. I remind you again - The Shrine Directors Association annual meeting will be upon us quickly. Plan your holiday now for April 13 – 16, 2016 in Springfield, MA. If you haven’t attended SDA before or it has been a while, you owe it to yourself to attend. I can tell you, it can be slippery, and fun, you could get odd wardrobe suggestions, and learn LOADS about making our Ceremonial more fun for new members. Mark your calendar now, visit http:// www.sda2016.org/ today, and buy your plane ticket. Don’t miss out, plan ahead for all of the fun activities at El Kahir. Oh yeah, the answer above is – Paddy O’ Furniture. Yours in faith, Jim Arnold BASKET NIGHT APRIL- 8 THE WORLD FAMOUS “EL KAHIR” DIRECTORS STAFF BASKET NIGHT HAMBURGERS - TENDERLOINS - CHICKEN STRIPS ALL BASKETS INCLUDE FRIES AND COST IS $6.00 SERVING FROM 5:30PM - 7:30PM ON THE SECOND FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH AT THE SHRINE CENTER 8 HAPPENINGS AT THE HOSPITAL Plan on boarding the bus on May 20th at 9:00 AM that leaves for Hospital Day at Minneapolis Shriners Hospital for Children. See complete details in this issue. Support your hospital, as well as having an enjoyable, interesting and informative trip with other nobles, ladies and guests of El Kahir. Prom Night for our teen agers is scheduled for April 9 th. This date marks the 5th anniversary of a fun, exciting time for our high school youngsters. For many of these kids, attending their own high school prom is very difficult; consequently, this a highlight for them. Unfortunately, many of the young men do not have the proper attire. The staff would welcome any tuxes, shirts, studs, cuff links, shoes and other accessories that are no longer being used, It may be too late to help them this year, but by giving this year, the staff will have plenty of time to prepare the youngsters for next year. Also if any the ladies have old prom dresses, shoes and other accessories, the young girls would appreciate it. Contact me or the office, if you wish to have me pick up the clothes, or desire additional information. Through February 29th, El Kahir had four patient intakes at SHCTC. We are exactly on target to meet our goal of twenty four for 2016. Keep prospecting for kids, who need our help. It can be a life changing experience for the child. Unlike past years, it is unusual for people to remain with a company or organization for many years. This is not the case at SHCTC. On Friday Evening, March 18, employees who have reached milestones in their years of service to the hospital were recognized. Three staff members had been associated with SHCTC for five years, nine for ten years, three for fifteen, one for twenty, five for twenty five years, three for thirty and two for thirty five years. In addition to applauding these individuals for their dedication, credit must be given to the administration for creating an environment that employees enjoy. If you have an opportunity to visit with a member of the staff, thank him or her for their years of service and dedication. Until next month, remember to keep our kids in your heart. Carl Hallberg The El Kahir Shrine Directors Staff Cordially invites you to the 2016 Taste of Elegance Saturday evening, April 30, 2016 at 6:00pm Join us in sampling some of the finest wines, cheeses, and hors d’oeuvers in the Cedar Valley $10.00 Payable at the door El Kahir Shrine Center, 905 Tower Terrace Road, Hiawatha Business casual dress. Please no jeans or non-collared shirts 9 Find us on At El Kahir Shrine TWIN CITIES SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN HOSPITAL DAY TRIP MINNEAPOLIS, MN FRIDAY, MAY 20 - SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2016 Depart Friday morning at 9:00 AM, in a spacious, video and restroom equipped motor coach, from El Kahir Shrine Center for Minneapolis with stops in Cedar Falls and Clear Lake. Check into a Minneapolis area motel. Friday evening, choose your favorite activity: 1: See the Minnesota Twins battle the Toronto Blue Jays in beautiful Target Stadium 2: Choose to attend a play at Guthrie Theater or Theatre in the Round 3: Attend Art-A-Whirl: The largest open studio in the country. 600+ artists in more than 20 mediums: clay, painting, sculpture, photography, printmaking and more, in 50+ locations, including art galleries, studio homes, restaurants, storefronts, homes. Saturday morning: Minneapolis Shriners Hospital Activities Tour the Hospital and Parent Accommodation Center; meet the staff; attend department presentations; see how prostheses and orthoses are made; trout pond; rodeo; Rainbow of Hope Winners; lunch; stuffed animal clinic and other activities Saturday afternoon activities: 1: Mill City Museum: Bus Tour with guide + gallery visit* 2: Art-A Whirl 3. Explore other activities on your own in downtown Minneapolis Saturday evening: Chanhassen Theater Dinner and Show Stevie Ray’s Comedy Cabaret, a hilarious comedy act that is rated PG-13 Sunday morning: 1. Complimentary Breakfast at Motel 2. Mall of America Early Sunday afternoon: Homeward bound Cost: Each Individual Based on Motel Double Occupancy - $210.00 ` Includes Bus, Two (2) Nights at Motel, Hospital Day Activities, Art-A-Whirl, Chanhassen Theater: Dinner and Show, Mall of America Optional Activities and Additional Charges Baseball Game - $36.00 Yes, Count me in: Name___________________________________ Guthrie Theater or Theater in the Round - $28.00 Address- ____________________________E-mail Address____________________ Mill City Museum $13.00 Phone No._______________________________________________ Amount of attached check is for $210.00 + Ball Game __________Guthrie Theater in the Round ___________ Money must be received in Shrine office by April 27. See El Kahir website or call Shrine Office at 395-0109 10 Good news about the Shriners Hospitals-Twin Cities: 2015 Patient Satisfaction numbers from Press Ganey survey are in and here's how the Twin Cities Shriners Hospital ranks: In Patient satisfaction - top 10% of hospitals nationwide Ambulatory Surgery - top 4% of hospitals nationwide Outpatient Service - top 1% of hospitals nationwide (December ranking) Parent Accommodation Center - 98% satisfaction from surveyed clients POPS - 100% satisfaction with the service and devices CONGRATULATIONS TO THE STAFF ON A JOB WELL DONE!! From March 2016 Thru the Window issue from News of Shriners Hospital and the Women’s General Auxiliary Continuing Needs for Patients submitted by Marty Mullnix, Auxiliary Advisory Board Member Elastic Band Shorts · large size elastic band shorts with snaps · any size shorts without snaps Shorts should not contain any buttons, buckles or zippers. Christmas Stockings There is a new pattern for the Christmas stockings. The pattern will be available at the Annual Meeting. Critical Needs · Games for pre-teen and teen boys remote controlled cars and trucks, (ear buds, frisbees, frisbee gold, Manga books (comic books), Magic sets, Advanced board games, hand held games, arts and craft sets, footballs, basketballs) Other items for all ages are: · Any size activity Coloring books and crayons (24 plus count) · button batteries · Barbies (with the real Barbie logo) The WGA could use gift cards (preferably Target and Walmart) that can be used for purchasing items that we currently need. Remember - Please make sure that all donations of clothing, blankets, afghans, etc. are CLEAN and SMOKE FREE. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. 11 El Kahir Shrine Center NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE P.O. Box 38 PAID Hiawatha, IA 52233 PERMIT NO. 35 CEDAR RAPIDS, IA EL KAHIR KARAVAN EDITOR - NOBLE DOUG TORSON WEBMASTER - NOBLE MIKE MOSELEY Find us on At El Kahir Shrine www.facebook.comgroups/105510502486/ PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY EL KAHIR SHRINE CENTER PO BOX 38 HIAWATHA, IOWA 52233 OFFICE HOURS: 8:00AM - 4:00PM CLOSED FRIDAYS www.elkahir.org PHONE: 319 - 395 - 0109 FAX: 319 - 395 - 7146 E-mail: [email protected] 12