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Meet Your 2008 Divan! Inside: We are Family ‐ Your 2008 Sphinx Shrine! Divan Directory..................................... 2 Potentate’s Message ........................... 3 Meet The Pote / Aisha Temple #83...... 4 Meet the Divan "Baby"......................... 5 Sadie Hawkins Night............................. 5 Sphinx Noble Contributes..................... 6 March Events........................................ 6 New Shrine Hospital Scanner ............... 7 Caravan Shrine Club ............................. 8 Chaplain / Lady K's................................ 9 Imperial Session / Trip Info................... 10, 11 Remembering Imperial First Lady......... 12 Motor Patrol Update ............................ 12 Funsters Update / 2008 Events List ...... 13 Profile ‐ Shriners' Kid 60 Years Later..... 14 April Event ‐ Sphinx Receptions............ 15 Washington DC Trip.............................. 16 Transportation Unit ‐ Feature Story .... 17 Leadership Profile ‐ Al Cunningham ..... 17 $100 Million Club ................................. 18 Divan Ladies Fundraiser........................ 19 Fall Ceremonial ‐ New Nobles .............. 20 Children's Holiday Party ....................... 21 Million Dollar Contributors................... 21 2008 Events Form................................. 22 Supporters / Black Camel ..................... 23 Feature Stories: •
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Transportation Unit ‐ Shriners Quiet "Workhorse" ‐ Page 17 Our 2008 Sphinx Theme! Sphinx Booster Oasis of Newington, Desert of Connecticut Charter #73 Sphinx Recorder’s Office Sphinx Shriners 3066 Berlin Turnpike Newington, CT Phone Numbers Recorder’s 0ffice: (860) 666‐5449 Fax: (860) 666‐1774 Email: [email protected] Sphinx Booster Editor Bruce Fairclough 860‐666‐3435 Fax: 860‐667‐0795 Cell: 860‐982‐5193 Mailing Address P.O. Box 310157 Newington, CT 06131‐0157 Sphinx Shrine Website: www.sphinxshrine.org Shrine of North America Website: www.shrinershq.org Deadline ‐ next Booster April 2008 Issue: Mar. 5, 2008 Sphinx Shrine Monthly Meeting** The stated meetings of Sphinx Shrine are held on the third Wednesday of each month except July and August. Meeting time is 7:30 PM at the Sphinx Shrine Center. (See above address) The “Sphinx Booster” is the magazine of Sphinx Shrine A.A.O.N.M.S. and is published in the interest of Shrinedom and the activities of the Nobility of Sphinx Shrine in particular. Sphinx Shriners Divan Potentate Samuel A. Frink (Alty) 38 Timothy Street Newington, CT 06111 (860) 666‐8153 Email: [email protected] Chief Rabban Richard A. Cassada (Dawn) 72 Lamplighter La. Newington, CT 06111 (860) 666‐0890 Email: [email protected] Assistant Rabban David W. McDonough (Heidi) 176 N. Anguilla Rd. Pawcatuck, CT 06379 (860) 599‐9076 Email: [email protected] High Priest & Prophet Raymond A Basley Jr (Kathy) 10 Knob Hill Rd. So. Meriden, CT 06451 (203) 213‐1154 Email: [email protected] Oriental Guide Jean P. Maheu (Diane) PO Box 328 Moodus, CT 06469 (860) 608‐2796 Email: [email protected] Treasurer George E. Lincoln (Jo‐Ann) 358 New Britain Ave Newington, CT 06111 (860) 667‐1801 Recorder Robert Eno 15 Fox Hill Rd. Wethersfield, CT 06109 860‐666‐5449 (office) [email protected] 1st Ceremonial Master Howard R. Pinkham 239 Old Farms Rd. Unit# 10D Avon, CT 06001 (860) 205‐2911 Email: [email protected] 2nd Ceremonial Master Howard "Skip" Northrop 81 Joy Rd. Middlebury, CT 06762 203‐758‐9592 203‐525‐1078 (cell) [email protected] Divan picture Front Page: (L‐R) Howard Pinkham, Robert Eno, George Lincoln, Howard "Skip" Northrop Ray Basley, Dick Cassada, Samuel Frink, David McDonough, Jean Maheu ** Reservations for Monthly meetings and functions Because we are using an outside caterer for our meals at meetings and functions, we are being charged based on the number of dinners ordered. We order based on the number of reservations received. Unfortunately, if you reserved and are a “no‐show” you may be billed the charge for the meal! 2 Potentate’s Message January 2008 Thank you for putting your trust in me and electing me as your Potentate for 2008. Since this is a leap year, we have one extra day to work toward creating a better Sphinx Shrine! I would appeal to you all to make a serious effort to pull together. What we do all year as Nobles needs to build membership and keep Sphinx moving forward on a positive path. We started with one small fund‐raiser on Chief Rabban's Night. We will need others. I appeal to the entire Nobility to come forth with your ideas and your input for our consideration. We will strive to look at everything that can work ‐ and with your enthusiasm, we can put those ideas into posi‐
tive action! We are addressing the challenges of our physical Shrine Center. The contract for the new roof has been signed and work will begin this Spring. Other new projects are in the talking and planning stages. Samuel A Frink The best action we can have from you is your continued participation in our 2008 Sphinx Events. Well‐attended functions result in overall team spirit Sphinx Potentate 2008 and forward momentum ! Reserve early and see you there! Installation Night was a great evening, with the ceremony at the Scottish Rite building being very inspiring. The dinner, dancing and camaraderie shared by all at the Shrine Center were awesome. WE ARE FAMILY! Throughout the year, I urge you to continue checking the calendar, Booster, Website and email newsletter for updates on all our events. Again, thank you from the bottom of my heart for your faith in me. I hope we can build on the recent momentum we've shared and keep it going into the foreseeable future. Fraternally yours, Samuel A. Frink Sphinx Potentate, 2008 Potentate Sam Frink, with Imperial Potentate Bernard Lemieux 3 MEET YOUR POTE! Samuel A. Frink was born in New Milford, CT on April 29, 1933 to Samuel E. and Alice Johnson Frink. He is the oldest of 7 children with 3 surviving siblings. Sam is a Veteran of the Ko‐
rean Conflict in the USAF from 1952 ‐1956. He mar‐
ried Alty Donnelly in June 1955 and is the father of 6 children and has 12 grand‐
Sam and Alty Frink children. In the community, Sam served the Newington Volun‐
teer Fire Department from 1970 ‐ 1982. Sam started his own lawn maintenance business in 1956 as a second job which eventually evolved into a full‐time landscaping business in 1961. He opened a small family‐run garden center on the Berlin Turn‐
pike in the Spring of 1970 and moved to the present facility on Pane Road in Newington in Spring 1993. Samuel A. Frink ‐ Masonic / Shrine History: •
Raised ‐ Sequin‐Level Lodge #140 ‐ 1970 •
Scottish Rite, Valley of Hartford ‐ 1987 •
Sphinx Shrine ‐ 1987 •
Charter member, Legion of Honor ‐ 1991 •
Commander, Legion of Honor ‐ 1997 •
Commander ‐ Adjutant ‐ NE Shrine Legion of Honor ‐ 1997‐2000 •
Potentate's Aide ‐ 1996, 1997, 1998 •
Appointed 2nd Ceremonial Master ‐ 1999 •
Meritorious Service Award ‐ Scottish Rite ‐ 2000 •
Assistant Director ‐ Transportation Unit 2002‐2004 •
Appointed 1st Ceremonial Master 2003 •
Elected Oriental Guide ‐ 2004 •
Elected High Priest & Prophet ‐ 2005 •
Elected Assistant Rabban ‐ 2006 •
Elected Chief Rabban ‐ 2007 •
Elected Potentate ‐ 2008 See all the photos from every event posted online at www.sphinxshrine.org Aisha Temple No. 83 Daughters of the Nile: Our next stated session will be on Saturday February 9, 2008. We will have Soup and Sandwiches at 12 noon followed by our session at 1 p.m. Ladies of the Household dues are due $20.00 please remit to the Pr. Recorder Grace Peterson. Our 2008 Theme! Installation of officers will be on March 29, 2008 at the New Britain Masonic Temple at 2 p.m. Please come and bring a friend, it is an open installa‐
tion. The Sphinx Shrine Chanters will be entertain‐
ing at this wonderful event. Want to see more of the latest Sphinx Shrine News? Visit our website at: www.sphinxshrine.org And check out our new "Sphinx News" pages! 4 MEET OUR NEW DIVAN "BABY" Howard "Skip" Northrop… Skip was born and raised in Middlebury, CT and attended the Middlebury School System and Kaynor Tech High School. He is a graduate of the CT Police Academy in 1983. He has 3 daughters and 2 granddaughters ‐ one deceased. Skip was employed by the Woodbury Police Department and retired from that position in 12/07. Additionally, Skip owned and operated his own carpentry business. His other community involvement includes being a member of the Middlebury Volunteer Fire Department. Our newest Divan member is a Past Master of King Solomon's Lodge #7 in Woodbury, and is currently serving as interim Jr. Warden of that Lodge. He has also worked on the Caledonian Degree Team. Skip is a member of the Scottish Rites and joined the Shrine in 1978. He is a member of the Kaabans Shrine Club and Sphinx Motor Patrol. One of his other pastimes is being an avid motorcyclist. He is a Past President of the CT Chapter #1, Blue Knights L.E.M.C. and currently serves as the present Secretary / Treas‐
urer of the Northeast Conference. Skip currently resides in Middlebury. He and his Lady, Donna, have been seen frequent‐
ing many of the recent Shrine events. Be sure to greet them and say hello if you haven't had the opportunity to meet them. We notice that Skip always seemed to be wearing hats. We're all glad now that he wears a Sphinx Fez! Welcome to the Divan, "Skip!" Sadie Hawkins Night Saturday, February 9, 2008 Come on Ladies! Bring your guys to our first Sadie Hawkin's Night! •
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Social Hour ‐ 6:00 PM Dinner ‐ 7:00 PMPot Roast main course and Pot Luck side dishes Entertainment ‐ Connecticut's Bristol Old Tyme Fiddlers Club Dress ‐ CASUAL! Cost - $25.00 per person. Reserve with the Recorder's Office Open to the public - other guests welcome! Questions? Contact Ray Basley @
(203) 213‐1154 Email: [email protected] Featured Entertainment: Connecticut's Bristol Old Tyme Fiddlers Club (featuring our own Mounted Sheik, Gerry Lagace!) 5 Sphinx Noble Makes Major Contribution To Springfield Hospital Noble Robert Sinibaldi of Sphinx Shrine and his wife, Phyllis, recently made a $40,000 donation to the Shriners Hospital for Children in Springfield, Mass. The gift, in memory of their son, Steven Sinibaldi, will be used for the procurement of a 3‐D body Scanner being developed at the hospital. It will be utilized by the medical staff at Spring‐
field to improve their ability to diagnose and determine remedial surgical procedures for children with spinal injuries and diseases. (see opposite page) Pictured in the photo, from left to right: Hospital Administrator Mark Niederpruem, Phillis Sinibaldi, Robert Sinibaldi and Phillip Thomas, Chairman of the Springfield Hospital Board of Directors. A plaque in honor of this generous contribution was presented to Noble Sinibaldi and his Lady, Phyllis, at the September 20, 2007 hospital Board of Directors meeting. (see right) Featured March events! St. Patrick's Day Irish Orange / Green Night Pancake Breakfast Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, March 8, 2008 at Sphinx Shrine Center Saturday, March 22, 2008. Bring the kids down to the Shrine Center for a pancake breakfast and our Annual Easter Egg Hunt for the kids! Sphinx Funsters to be present to add to the spirit of the morning! •
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Dinner ‐ 7:00 PM Choice: Corned Beef or Chicken •
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(860) 608‐2796 Sphinx Easter Eggs! 6 7 SPHINX CARAVAN SHRINE CLUB The officer’s and members of the Sphinx Caravan Shrine Club would like to take this opportunity to welcome the Sphinx Fall Class of new Nobles. Not only do we all as No‐
bles of this great philanthropy enjoy the fun of belonging but also receive great satisfaction in knowing that we are helping those children who suffer either orthopedic or burn problems. As a member of the Sphinx Shrine for over 25 years, as a member of several Shrine Clubs, and as a Past Potentate, I encourage you get involved in order to get that special feeling that you are making a difference in a child’s life. As one of my last official duties, as the outgoing Secretary of the Caravan Shrine Club, I want to officially welcome, on behalf of my fellow officers and members, two new mem‐
bers of the club: Noble Joseph C. Miller, Sr., from Waterbury, and Noble Edward Schike, from Middletown. Both attended our last meeting in November 2007 at An‐
gelico’s Lakehouse Restaurant, in East Hampton. Noble Joe is a member of the Sphinx Shrine Funster Unit and a member of the Kaaban’s Shrine Club. Noble Ed was a former member of the Caravan Shrine Club and had just returned to the area and wanted to rejoin the club. The Caravan Club met at Angelico’s Restaurant, in New Britain, for our January meeting. Newly elected Potentate Samuel A. Frink, accompanied by his Chief Rabban Richard Cassada, Oriental Guide Raymond Basley, and 2nd Ceremo‐
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On behalf of the membership I would like to thank Past Potentate Ed Pahl for his support of the club this past year and welcome him in committing to join the club. The membership would also like to thank outgoing Caravan Club president, William Voigt for doing an excellent job in 2007 running the club. The Caravan Shrine Club serves the Nobles of Middlesex County, but for those Nobles who might consider joining , membership consists of Nobles from all areas of the juris‐
diction of Sphinx. We meet monthly on the 2nd Wednes‐
day of the month, except in July and December, at various restaurants within or near our county area. Our ladies and widows of past members are always invited to attend our meetings. Please consult your Sphinx Shrine Directory on how to reach one of the club officers or you can contact me at [email protected] and I will give you the necessary information about joining. I want to thank all the members of the club for their sup‐
port, at the meetings, these past seven years as secretary of the Caravan Shine Club. David R. Blythe, Sr., Past Potentate Outgoing Caravan Shrine Club Secretary Advertise in the Booster! President…..David Little 1st VP………...Dominic DiStefano Secretary……Joseph C. Miller, Sr. Treasurer…..Francis DiStefano Chaplain…….P.P. Vernon K. Cleaves BOOSTER SCHEDULE BOOSTER SPONSOR RATES Deadline .................. Issue Months Dec 5.......................... Jan/Feb/March Full Page .......................$675.00 per year Mar 5 ......................... Apr/May/June 1/2 Page ........................$350.00 per year June 5......................... July/Aug/Sept 1/4 Page ........................$175.00 per year Sept 5......................... Oct/Nov/Dec 1/8 Page (Biz card) ........$100.00 per year One Year is 4 Issues Contact the Recorder’s Office for more details PAYMENT DUE IN ADVANCE PAGE SIZE 8 1/2 X 11 ??? QUESTION ???
www.sphinxshrine.org Do you receive the official Sphinx Shriners E‐Mail Newsletter? If not, then WHY NOT? Go to: On the front page, look for the blue button “Get Email Newsletter” Click on it, sign up! It is painless. (the official Sphinx Shrine Website) 8 “COMMON SENSE”
CHAPLAIN’S
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Ralph and Edna were both patients in a mental hospital. One day...While they were walking past the hospital swimming pool, Ralph suddenly jumped into the deep end. He sank to the bot‐
tom of the pool and stayed there. Edna promptly jumped in to save him. She swam to the bottom and pulled him out. When the Head Nurse became aware of Edna's heroic act, she immediately ordered her to be discharged from the hospital as she now considered her to be mentally stable. When she went to tell Edna the news, she said, "Edna, I have good news and bad news." The good news is you're being dis‐
charged since you were able to rationally respond to a crisis by jumping in and saving the life of the person you love. I have concluded that your act displays sound mindedness. The bad news is, Ralph hung himself in the bathroom with his bathrobe belt right after you saved him. I am so sorry.... but he's dead." Edna replied... "He didn't hang himself, I put him there to dry. Now how soon can I go home?" “THE DUCK AND THE
DEVIL”
There was a little boy visiting his grandparents on their farm. He was given a slingshot to play with out in the woods. He prac‐
ticed in the woods, but he could never hit the target. Get‐
ting a little discouraged, he headed back for dinner. As he was walking back he saw Grandma's pet duck. Just out of impulse, he let the slingshot fly, hit the duck square in the head and killed it. He was shocked and grieved! In a panic, he hid the dead duck in the wood pile; only to see his sister watching! Sally had seen it all, but she didn't say anything at all to anyone. After lunch the next day Grandma said, "Sally, let's wash the dishes" But Sally said, "Grandma, Johnny told me he wanted to help in the kitchen." Then she whispered to him, "Remember the duck?" So Johnny did the dishes. Later that day, Grandpa asked if the children wanted to go fish‐
ing and Grandma said, "I'm sorry but I need Sally to help make supper." Sally just smiled and said, "Well that's all right because Johnny told me he wanted to help" She whispered again, "Remember the duck?" So Sally went fishing and Johnny stayed to help. “THOUGHTS FOR THIS DAY AND
EVERY DAY THERE AFTER”
Whatever is in your past, whatever you have done... And the devil keeps throwing it up in your face (lying, cheating, debt, fear, bad habits, hatred, anger, bitterness, etc.)...whatever it is, you need to know that God was standing at the window and He saw the whole thing. He has seen your whole life. He wants you to know that He loves you and that you are forgiven. He's just wondering how long you will let the other guy make a slave of you. Just because someone doesn't love you the way you want them to, doesn't mean they don't love you with all they have. Sometimes knowing your rights, thinking someone else is to blame or that you are just a victim, is all you have, but remem‐
ber WHO IS STANDING AT THE WINDOW SEEING ALL. After several days of Johnny doing both his chores and Sally's; he finally couldn't stand it any longer. He came to Grandma and confessed that he had killed the duck. Grandma knelt down, gave him a hug and said, "Sweetheart, I know. You see, I was standing at the window and I saw the whole thing, but because I love you, I forgave you. I was just wondering how long you would let Sally make a slave of you." Ladye Kaabans Donation At the Ladye Kaabans meeting on Sunday, 1/13 they were recognized for making a $500.00 do‐
nation to the Shriners Hospital in Springfield and received this plaque. Pictured (left) is Patti Puglisi, Past President and Roberta Layton, Past Treasurer. (photo Grace Peterson) 9 IMPERIAL SESSION ‐ SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Shriners, family and friends will gather in St. Louis – known as the Gateway to the West – for the 134th Imperial Council Session June 29‐July 3. “The presence of the St. Louis Shriners Hospital and support from Moolah Shriners make this location an excellent choice,” said Imperial Potentate Bernard J. Lemieux, M.D. “And there are many attractions and great things to do in this city.” While in town, you can catch exciting baseball action with Major League Baseball’s 2006 World Series Champions, the St. Louis Cardinals, be amazed by the view – 630 feet above the Mississippi River – at the top of the Gateway Arch, or visit the Missouri Botanical Garden, widely considered one of the top‐three botanical gardens in the world. “Since the last Session was held here in 1997, St. Louis has received awards for its renaissance and revitalization,” said Director General Barry Todd. “It is a wonderful destination for families. There are world‐class attractions, such as our St. Louis Zoo – amazingly, it’s free – museums, casinos, Six Flags theme park, a Shriners Hospital and many other interesting things to do and visit.” In addition to the St. Louis Zoo, there are several other free attractions in “the Lou,” including the Saint Louis Science Center, Missouri History Museum and the St. Louis Art Mu‐
seum, which houses paintings by Rembrandt, Van Gogh and Picasso. And of course, the area offers plenty of quality shop‐
ping and dining options. TENTATIVE SCHEDULE FRIDAY, JUNE 27 •
Representatives Registration SATURDAY, JUNE 28 •
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Representatives Registration SUNDAY, JUNE 29 •
Canadian Breakfast •
Motorcycle “Ride So Kids Can Walk” Benefit for Shriners Hospitals for Children •
Representatives Registration •
Daughters of the Nile and Ladies Oriental Shrine Coffee •
Recorders’ Annual Meeting and Banquet •
Treasurers’ Annual Meeting and Luncheon •
Church Service •
Marketplace Opens in Convention Center •
Public Opening – Imperial Council Session MONDAY, JUNE 30 •
Texas Breakfast •
Official Opening – Imperial Council Session •
Representatives’ Ladies Luncheon •
Emeritus Members Luncheon •
Chairman and Trustee Luncheon •
Membership Hall of Fame Luncheon •
Marketplace TUESDAY, JULY 1 •
Donor Relations Breakfast •
Imperial Council Session •
Marketplace •
Night Parade WEDNESDAY, JULY 2 •
Cabiri Breakfast •
Pageant for Newly Elected Potentate •
Imperial Council Session •
Public Relations Presentation •
Marketplace •
Imperial Sir’s Evening THURSDAY, JULY 3 •
Imperial Council Session •
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Imperial Session
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Amtrak train from Albany to St. Louis via Chicago
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Sat. June 28th - Thurs. July 3 - Imperial Session
Imperial Session, Luxury accommodations (6 nights) at Missouri
Athletic Club, located downtown, near all the convention activities!
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Sunday banquet, hospitality and daily breakfasts!
Potentate's Trip
Branson, Missouri
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overnight coach with sleeper seats. We need 15-20 couples signed up
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11 Remembering Helen Coe Lemieux First Lady Helen Coe Lemieux, the wife of Bernard J. Lemieux, M.D., the Imperial Potentate of Shriners of North America, passed away Tues‐
day, Jan. 1, after battling cancer for many years. She leaves a long legacy of dedication to Shriners of North America and Shriners Hospitals for Children. Mrs. Lemieux, the oldest of four chil‐
dren, was born in Mishawaka, Ind., and raised on a beef farm. Her father was a Notre Dame gradu‐
ate who majored in accounting and maintained both a private accounting practice and a farm business. Mrs. Lemieux graduated from Purdue University in Indiana with a Bachelor of Science in home economics and a Master of Sci‐
ence in textile and food research. She taught home economics in public schools in Indiana and Ohio, ultimately joining the faculty of Bowling Green State University. She began night school at the University of Toledo Law School during her final year at Bowling Green State University. She resided in Perrysburg, Ohio, and practiced law for approximately 35 years; her areas of specialty were family law and probate. Mrs. Lemieux owned and operated a wire service floral shop in Maumee, Ohio, for seven years. Her educational background and the flower shop were foundations for the major role she played in supporting Dr. Lemieux during his tenure as Potentate of Zenobia Shriners, planning the activities leading up to Impe‐
rial Sir Lemieux’s election to the Imperial Divan and developing educational seminars for the Shriners of North America. Imperial Sir Lemieux and Mrs. Lemieux’s son, Bernard J. Lemieux Jr., who resides in Scottsdale, Ariz. became a Shriner in 2007. Over the years, Mrs. Lemieux demonstrated her dedication to Zenobia Shriners and Shriners of North America through a vari‐
ety of programs, events and projects. Her fundraising program, “Research – Straight to the Heart,” provides scholarships for a summer internship program for medical students at Shriners Hospitals for Children. The scholarship program, with an empha‐
sis on research, will increase medical students’ awareness of the important work being done at Shriners Hospitals and, ideally, entice them to become part of the team. Another of Mrs. Lemieux’s recent achievements was leading the development of a children’s book, “Granny Uncovers Miracles at Shriners Hospitals for Children,” to support the first research scholarship program for the hospitals. Donors receive a copy of the children’s book for each contribution of $25. The Shriners organization is truly grateful for Mrs. Lemieux’s extraordinary commitment and many years of dedicated service. She will be greatly missed by her family, friends and her Shriners family. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to sup‐
port “Research – Straight to the Heart.” Memorial donations can be sent to Shriners International Headquarters, Donor Relations Department, P.O. Box 31356, Tampa, FL 33631, with a notation that it is to support the First Lady’s Program in honor of Helen Lemieux, or made by phone at 1‐800‐241‐GIFT (1‐800‐241‐
4438). (reprinted from "www.shrinershq.org") During the past year, we welcomed new members: Howard "Skip" Northrop, Sphinx Motor Patrol had a very successful 2007 parade year James Copperthite, Bart Blonstein, and where we celebrated the use of our new trailer. With our new Andrew Dellamarggio. members on board, we are looking forward to an even more exciting 2008! While the "Little Cars" will be getting a much needed rest over the next few Our Captain, Bill Logvin, led the Unit with a firm hand which con‐
months, the Unit will be hard at work refurbishing them for the upcoming pa‐
tributed greatly to our success. Continuing the tradition of Tues‐
day night practices reinstituted by past Captain Sam Blonstein, rade year, headed up by Past Captain, Bob Burns. The work will Bill was able to whip the Unit into shape. After a few weeks, our include repairing mechanical components and doing cosmetic maneuvers would have made any drill instructor proud! improvements as necessary. All members should contact Bob to see where they might be needed most. The following officers were elected for 2008: •
Captain ‐ Bill Logvin That new "parade year" will kick off in March! The Unit always •
President ‐ Charles Weiss has room for a few new members who are not afraid of a little •
V.President ‐ John Taylor hard work and dedication. It is in the spirit of reminding public •
Secretary ‐ Truman Alderman at parades of all the fine work we do as Shriners in helping our •
Treasurer ‐ Ron Goodrich kids at our hospitals. Truman Alderman, Scribe All their experience ensures a banner year in 2008! Motor Patrol Update! 12 2008 Events List! Funsters Update! The new year is just beginning for the Funsters! We had our annual Holiday Party on January 12th, at the Sphinx Shrine. The following Funsters were installed at the party: •
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Howard "Fizz‐Bo" Pinkham (1st VP & 2008 1st Ceremonial Master) •
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Ken "Gold Dust" Dellhime (Secretary, Scribe & 2008 Asst. Aide) Last year (2007) we welcomed Norm "Giggles (A.K.A. New Guy)" Cormier, as our newest Full member. This year we are look‐
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Scott Hannan We attended Clown College from January 18th to the 20th. This was a great time and especially informative for all our new clowns. We highly recommend that our new clowns go there for at least their first three years, as they are taught numerous items relating to clowning ‐ make‐up techniques, balloon sculp‐
tures, parading, how to interact with special care children and adults and most importantly, proper clown conduct. Parade season is just around the corner. We start off our parade season, in March, with the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Hartford, followed by the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Meriden. In April, we follow those up with the Daffodil parade in Meriden and in May, the Shad Derby Parade in Windsor, the Memorial Day Parades in Newington, Portland and East Hartford. In between the parades, we have several walk‐arounds to par‐
ticipate in. So as you can see, we are starting the new year busy as ever ! Fraternally; Kenneth "Gold Dust" Dellhime Sphinx Funster Secretary February •
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Dec 6 ‐ Fall Ceremonial Dec 14 Children's Holiday Party Dec 31 ‐ New Year's Party (tentative) Get your reservations in EARLY! Use our Events Sign‐up Form! Sphinx Ladies Night Dinner Dance Sponsored by: Directors Staff November 8th Shuttle Meadow Country Club. Dance to "After All" SAVE THE DATE! 13 Profile in Success ‐ Being a "Shriners Kid" 60 Years Later…. extended periods of time some of them were staying, it gave her the motivation to want to get up out of her wheelchair and leave as soon as possible! She was afraid she might end up being one of the long term kids who were there for multiple opera‐
tions! To this day, Laureen has fond memories of her Shrine Hospital experience. Even remembering back to such a young age, in her Laureen Macklin, age 67 heart, she knew it felt like a spe‐
Former "Shriners Kid" cial place. When hearing of the At age 8 young "Shrine Kids" we met in Anaheim in 2007 like Garrett Bur‐
gess or little Leigh Dittman, her eyes fill up with an emotional understanding and knowing compassion of their circumstances. As Shriners, we need not look to just the young patients as our motivation. Looking into the grateful eyes of an adult like Laureen Macklin 60 years after her stay in a Shriners' Hospital, also effectively tells the story of how important Shriners Hospi‐
tals can be and how important our work as Shriners continues to be in the future. It is all about success stories like Laureen! B.F. There's over 835,000 of them that have been helped over the last 85 years. You never know where you'll run into one. This past Summer, Marge Fairclough, the wife of this Editor, was out drumming up contributions for the upcoming Arabian Shrine Club walk‐a‐thon. As she sat in her chair at her local hair salon, the owner of the salon heard of her request for dona‐
tions and enthusiastically proclaimed she would be happy to contribute! Why? Because she was, herself, once a "Shriners Kid" from the Springfield Hospital! Laureen Mackin, now age 67, is the owner of "The Cutaway" hair salon in Newington. At age 8, she was living in a foster home in Palmer, Mass and remembers sitting in her bathroom during a time when some house renovations were going on. One of the old‐style heavy cast‐iron radiators was leaning against the wall disconnected. Next thing she remembers it came crashing down across both her feet and she was rushed to the local hospital. Shortly thereafter, she was transferred to the Shriners Hospital in Springfield where she was treated for crushed bones in both feet. Laureen remembers being placed in double casts on both her feet and receiving specialized treatment in Springfield for the crushed bones she endured. While it was almost 60 years ago, she distinctly remembers the cheery atmosphere in the hospi‐
tal. The sun porch where all the children congregated to play and pass the time was the best place of all. She clearly remem‐
bers how warm and friendly the staff was with the kids and how the kids all seemed to help each other out and give each other strength. Unlike many of the kids who were there for extended periods of time, Laureen knew her stay was relatively short compared to the kids that were "really sick." When she found out the Nobles... Do YOU know of a similar success story with an adult who once had treatment as a "Shriners' Kid"? Please contact your Editor and let us know. We are looking to share more such success stories on a regular basis! To see complete photo albums of ALL Sphinx Shrine events! Click on "photos" at: www.sphinxshrine.org •
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On site officer portraits and group shots Membership directories and yearbooks Special event photography Full service family photography Digital imaging services Specializing in serving the Masonic community Official Sphinx Photographer www.theallseeinglens.com/masonic [email protected] 860‐666‐3435 14 Annual Sphinx Communications ‐ 3 Parts 1. Updated website. Get us your long‐term information—things about your units and clubs that tell the story of what your Unit or Club is all about. Info in the website should be more long‐term in na‐
ture. For example ‐ who your officers are, what your Unit or Club does, when they meet, etc. Check out the NEW "News" section created in a "blog" style format. 2. The Sphinx “Booster.” Units and Clubs ‐ Get us your info for the upcoming months that the Booster is about to cover. This can be information about upcoming events, news of recent events, and anything of interest to the Nobility, etc. 3. E‐mail Newsletter. We continue to issue regular Sphinx E‐mail newsletters. If you are not already getting them, be sure to go to the main page of the Sphinx Website. You’ll see the link to “subscribe” to the Sphinx e‐mail newsletter in our Sphinx Website. These email newsletters are for general Shrine info, but can also be used by units and clubs to help broad‐
cast reminders for their upcoming events. Info in these should be for current events . Sphinx Shrine Reception Friday ‐ Sunday April 25‐27th Windsor Marriott Remember—to ALL the units, clubs and ALL Nobility... PLEASE… be sure to use all 3 of these methods of communication! •
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What did your unit/club do in the last 3 months? What’s coming up with your unit/club in the next 3 months…? We want to know! We’re here to offer better communications within the organization and about Sphinx Shrine in general! HELP US GET THE WORD OUT! Send any information and content to: “[email protected]” We will accept content and news updates in a plain text email or attachment. Or… Contact the Webmaster / Editor Bruce Fairclough @ 860‐666‐3435 Or fax… 860‐667‐0795 www.fergusonmcguire.com Lewis P. Bither CPCU Commercial Sales Manager 360 Main St. ‐ P.O. Box 189 ‐ Durham, CT Phone: 860‐349‐1715 Fax: 860‐349‐7799 Cell: 203‐214‐1101 Res: 203‐634‐3442 15 Join us for another great time and a great weekend at the Windsor Marriott. Stay the entire weekend or join us for the Banquet. Details (menu choices, costs) to be posted on the website soon! Deposit ‐ $100 Due March 1st Use events sign‐up sheet or contact the Recorder's Office. SAVE THE DATES! Questions? Contact Dick Cassada. Washington DC Trip Wraps up 2007! A nearly full bus of Sphinx Nobles, ladies and friends made the final trip of 2007 down to Washington DC. It was a whirlwind 3 days that started early on Friday, Dec. 7th and had the travelers back to Sphinx Shrine late Sun‐
day evening. The Hotel Washington was the venue, which was directly across the street from the White House Christmas tree, which had been lit just that Thursday. Friday evening's dinner was at the Orleans House in Arlington, followed by a moving night time visit to the WWII memorial under the lights. Saturday was a full day of sightseeing, and included Arlington National Cemetery, a stop across from Lafayette Park in front of the White House, lunch at Union Station, a visit to the reflecting pool at the Mall in front of the Lincoln Memorial, and a tour of the George Washington Masonic Museum in Alexandria. As was so often the case, many new friend‐
ships were created on this trip and it was a perfect way to wrap up all the fun that was enjoyed throughout the year in 2007. For complete photos of the trip, go to our photo galleries on the web from the Sphinx Shrine Website. 16 Transportation Units ‐ The Shrine's "Quiet Workhorse" While everyone sees the fine work of the Shrine Hospitals as the most visible sign of what Shriners do for our "kids," not as many people know of the quiet "army" of Transportation Units from most every Shrine Center that does work that is just as important ‐ getting the patients to and from their treatments. While many parents choose to get their children to and from the hospitals, many cannot afford to do so. When this hap‐
pens, the Shrine Transportation Unit steps in to lend a helping hand. Except for one patient who travels to our Philadelphia Hospital, all of our patients through Sphinx Shrine go to either Springfield or Boston. We use 2 Hospital Vans. A 2002 Ford E150 and a 2003 Ford Windstar. All trips are made in the vans ‐ no personal cars are allowed to be used. Fourteen Nobles shared the driving ex‐
perience, with 7 doing 95% of the trips. Each trip has a ride‐a‐
long adult that goes with the driver. These ride‐a‐long’s are No‐
bles, Masons, family or friends. It is not required they be Nobles. In 2007 we went to the Springfield Shriners’ Hospital 114 times, to the Boston Burns Unit 27 times and to the Bay State Medical Center 2 times. That breaks down to 80% Springfield, 19% Bos‐
ton, and 1% Bay State Medical Center for a total of approxi‐
mately 17,600 miles. We transport patients to Bay State Medi‐
cal Center when the Springfield Hospital makes appointments for patients at that facility. The Massachusetts General Hospital is connected to the Shriners Burns Hospital by a tunnel and when patients have appointments there we take them to Shriners and they go via the tunnel. There are 2 funds used for the Hos‐
pital Transportation ‐ the Hospital Transportation Fund and the Van Replacement Fund. Sphinx is cur‐
rently in the process of replacing one of our vans. The Springfield Hospital has two floors. The out‐patient facilities are on the first floor, as is the cafete‐
ria. The second floor has the in‐
patient facilities. The Shriners Lounge is on the basement level. The Boston Hospital has 9 floors. The out‐patient facilities are on the 6th floor and the in‐patient facilities on the 7th and 8th floors. The cafeteria is on the 9th floor and offers views of the Boston area. The Shriners Lounge is on the 3rd floor. These drivers lounges become important "sanctuaries" for the drivers to rest while the patients receive their treatments. While the distances to Springfield and Boston are close for us here in CT, some drivers from northern New England and travel almost an entire day and are often called upon to stay overnight before returning their patients home. Our own Sphinx Transportation Unit is headed up by Noble Alan Cunningham and Assistant Director, Everett Spencer. Noble Cunningham handles the bulk of the "dispatching" and the duties of coordinating the drivers and patients. He plans on stepping down in this role at the end of 2008 and hopes to stay on "simply as a driver." Anyone interested in this extremely rewarding position, should contact Noble Cunningham. Leadership by Example: Noble Alan Cunningham Whether it be in his church, his community, his home lodge, one of the appendant Masonic bodies or at Sphinx Shrine, Noble Alan Cunningham has quietly gone about giving of his time and energy to help make our corner of the world a little better and lighten the load of his fellow man. Noble/Brother Alan was active in his blue lodge as an officer and later went on to be a District Deputy in District 5. He has been active in the Scottish and York Rites, and most recently, has served as the Director of the Sphinx Transportation Unit. No, being a Hospital Driver its not the most flashy job we have, but according to Noble Al, possibly one of the most rewarding. So if you see someone quietly off in a corner somewhere do‐
ing some important work to help out, chances are, you'll find Noble Alan Cunningham. It is this quiet dedication to Masonry that recently had Alan presented with the Pierpont Edwards Medal in Bronze for Dis‐
tinguished Masonic Service. We at the Shrine know all about Noble Al's quiet dedication and want to congratulate him on a job well done! 17 Give $100 and FEEL LIKE A MILLION! Join the Shrine’s 100‐MILLION‐DOLLAR CLUB! I want to become a member of the 100‐Million Dollar Club: I have added a provision in my will leaving a bequest to the Hospitals I prefer to make a tax‐deductible contribution at this time of at least $100. No certificate is necessary – just list in the Booster Name:
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Send to: Sphinx Shriners P.O. Box 310157 Newington, CT 06131‐0157 Make Check Payable to: Shriners Hospitals for Children Coins Stamps Are you a coin or stamp collector? Perhaps you have some sitting around gathering dust? No matter. I can offer you a chance to turn them into cash! As a devoted collector, coins and stamps are my love ‐ not my living. So, if you have any you are considering selling, call me. Donald E. E. Anderson (860) 649‐1111 Columbia, CT 18 Sphinx Divan Ladies 2007 ‐ 2008 Fundraiser Continues! UPDATE! For our building ‐ a statue of “Editorial Without Words” Please help us now to meet our goal! We need only 200 donors to make this project a reality… We can show the world what Shriners are all about by having this monumental 9‐foot statue in front of our building! Won’t you help us…? Paving the way to tell the world what we do! Help us create a commemorative paved walkway leading to this 9‐foot statue at our building. •
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Option 2 – Commemorative paver brick AND a take‐home trophy‐sized statue with your name engraved as a “thank you” ‐ $175.00 Send your donation NOW with the submission form to the Sphinx Recorder’s office! The Divan Ladies would like to report they are looking for everyone to keep the momentum moving forward! They have collected $8300+ so far…!!! Dorry Watkins, Agent Gordon C. Willoughby, Jr. ‐ Insurance Committee 161 Mountain Road Suffield, CT 06078 Phone: (860) 668‐3960 Fax: (860) 668‐4496 19 Fall Ceremonial ‐ Welcome our new Nobles! December 1, 2007 •
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Our Fall class of new Nobles! James D. Bender Bart Blonstein Andrew D. Dellamarggio Scott Geary Jorge Rodriguez Matthew Binkley Joseph D. Cleary Sr. Gary Fenster Curtis E. Hawkes Jason M. Stork 20 Sphinx Children's Holiday Party a Hit With the Kids ! December 2, 2007 One Hundred Million Dollar Club Contributors Carol & Donald Rittman & Family ……......................................In Memory of Donald Rittman, Sr. Sphinx Shrine............................................................................In Honor of the Daughters of the Nile Sphinx Shrine............................................................................In Honor of Patty Hynes for her many hours of work Norman Strong.........................................................................Donation Ruth and Elton Mitchell ...........................................................In Memory of Elton Mitchell, Jr. Fred & Mary Cramer ................................................................In Memory of Wes Petrin Sphinx Chanters .......................................................................In Memory of PGM James Desmond George & Jo‐Ann Lincoln..........................................................In Memory of Wes Petrin Sphinx Motor Patrol.................................................................In Honor of Sherry Badore Sphinx Motor Patrol.................................................................In Honor of Vinyl Tech. School Auto Body ‐ Mr. White Mr. & Mrs. Robert Sinibaldi .....................................................In Memory of Beverly Keogh Mr. & Mrs. Robert Sinibaldi .....................................................In Honor of Gordon & Dorothy Willoughby Jean & Robert Hadley...............................................................In Memory of Melissa Backus Mr. & Mrs. Albert Kandarian....................................................In Memory of Everett (Kandy) Kandarian Robert Massion ........................................................................In Memory of Mary Beleski Sphinx Mounted Sheiks............................................................In Memory of Everett (Kandy) Kandarian Sphinx Mounted Sheiks............................................................In Memory of Bradford Ames The Hartnetts and The DIllons .................................................In Memory of Wes Petrin Ronald Packer, P.P. & Lady Marie ............................................In Memory of Wes Petrin Albert & Lillian Kandarian ........................................................In Honor of the Willoughby's 50th Anniversary Robert Gallagher ......................................................................In Memory of Margie Gallagher, P.Q. Lorie & George Seely................................................................In Honor of Janet & Bob Rader's 40th Anniversary George & Ruth Genlot..............................................................In Memory of Charles Rust Haden Patten ...........................................................................In Memory of Carol Ann Patten Harold Mason...........................................................................In Memory of Beloved wife, Pauline June Mason Bob & Estelle Adams ................................................................In Honor of Janet & Bob Rader's 40th Anniversary Ronald Packer, P.P. ..................................................................In Memory of Leroy Baldwin Sphinx Sachems........................................................................In Memory of all Past Sachems Daniel George ..........................................................................In Memory of Lazer George 21 (make as many copies of this form as you need…) Submitted by: 2008 SPHINX SIGN‐UP FORM SEND TO: Sphinx Shriners P.O. Box 310157 ‐ Newington, CT 06131‐0157 Attending? Event Information Sadie Hawkins Night Sat., Feb. 9th, 2008 Pot Roast & Pot Luck 25.00 p.p. $ Irish Orange/Green Night Sat., March 8, 2008 Corned Beef Chicken 25.00 p.p. $ Easter Egg Hunt & Pancake Breakfast Sat. March 22, 2008 April Fool's Dance Sat. April 12, 2008 TBD ‐ Reservations Accepted $ Sphinx Reception ‐ Windsor Marriott April 25‐27, 2008 $100 p.p. Deposits Accepted $ Imperial Trip ‐ St. Louis June 26 ‐ July 3 Deposits $150.00 p.p.
Including train Own transportation $ Pote's Trip ‐ Branson, Missouri July 3 ‐ 6 Including train Own transportation $ Hanover Weekend ‐ East/West Shrine Bowl July 31 ‐ Aug. 3, 2008 TBD ‐ Deposits Accepted Including Thurs. Fri ‐ Sun $ NESA ‐ Manchester, NH Aug. 20 ‐ 24, 2008 TBD ‐ Deposits Accepted Including Wed Including Thurs Fri ‐ Sun $ MASA ‐ Virginia Beach, VA Sept. 4 ‐ 7 TBD ‐ Deposits Accepted Including Thurs. Fri ‐ Sun $ Sphinx Family Field Day Picnic Sept. 27th TBD ‐ Reservations Accepted $ Harvest Night ‐ Pot Luck Sat. Oct. 25th TBD ‐ Reservations Accepted $ Sphinx Shrine Ladies Night Sponsored by Directors Staff Shuttle Meadow Country Club Sat. Nov. 8th TBD ‐ Reservations Accepted $ Sphinx Divan Ladies 2007 Fundraiser: Commemorative paved walkway Inscribed Paver Brick (any 3 lines of inscription) Name: ____________________________________ Unit/club: ___________________________________ In memory of: ______________________________ $125 for Commemorative Paver $175 for Commemorative Paver AND inscribed trophy‐
sized statue # Persons 22 $5.00 p.p. Amount Enclosed $ Booster Supporters Anton Petras 2008: George Geer Gordon Willoughby Alan Cunningham Art Tinsz Howard Pinkham Sam & Alty Frink A. Harry W. Olsen Jr. P.P. Curtis & Fay Wall Bob & Carolyn Gimbel Hal Twitchell Gordon & Dotty Willoughby Frederick Arndt In Memory of Curt B. Arndt Al & Lil Kandarian May we add your name here? VAN REPLACEMENT FUND Patty Hynes ……..........................................In Honor of Ill. Sir Ed Pahl & Lady Linda Kaabans Shrine Club .................................In Honor of Wes Petrin Robert Heavisides .....................................In Memory of Harold & Dorothy Flagg George “Fuzzy” Seely ……… ........................Return Cans & Bottles Warren & Dorothy Blessing .......................In memory of James F. Kennedy Terryville Firefighters .................................In Memory of Wes Petrin Bob & Harriet Harrison ..............................In Memory of Leroy Baldwin Directors Staff ............................................In Memory of Leroy Baldwin Dorothy June..............................................In Honor of John & Carol Russell's daughter, Susan's, wedding Ann Petrin ..................................................In Memory of Leroy Baldwin Helen & Ralph Green .................................In Memory of Edwin J. Paquette Brainard Lodge #102 ..................................In Memory of Edwin J. Paquette Tom & JoAnne Meucci/Ed & Patty Hynes ..In Memory of Jackie Panella George & Jo‐Ann Lincoln............................In Memory of Dick Heywood Fred & Mary Cramer ..................................In Memory of Roy Baldwin Fred & Melba Griffin ..................................In Memory of Charles & Phyllis Trott, Charles & Gertrude Griffin, Henry & Betsy Griffin Winnie Knapp.............................................In Memory of Richard Heywood & Dorothy Church Sam & Alty Frink.........................................In Memory of Dick Heywood, Spike Winn, and Gary Lee's wife, Donna Edward & Joanne Schilke ...........................In Memory of Susan Schilke Aisha Temple #83, Daughters of the Nile...In Honor of Arthur Peterson W. Robert Schmidt 9/25/07 George "Fuzzy" Seely 12/22/07 Wesley Alexander 10/27/07 Robert J. Hurlburt 11/24/07 Willard Dekow 11/25/07 NOBLES VISITED BY THE BLACK CAMEL Eugene J. Osik William J. Carew Theodore W. Olson Charles D. Cascio James A. Grace William J. McKee 4/07 8/2/07 8/3/07 8/22/07 9/1/07 9/23/07 23 Dates to Remember – Sphinx Shrine 2008
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