South Atlantic Shrine Association Fall Festival

DESERT DUST SEPTEMBER 2016
A Publication of Oasis Shriners, Charlotte, North Carolina
Desert Dust
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Volume 81 Number 9 September 2016
South Atlantic Shrine Association Fall Festival
Nobles and Ladies of Oasis,
The South Atlantic Shrine Association will have its 2016 Fall Festival
in Myrtle Beach, SC September 14-18. President, Mike Mathews, PP,
and SASA would like to invite you to attend, participate, and enjoy
Myrtle Beach. A full schedule of events has been planned for you.
The week begins with Wednesday’s Golf Outing at River Oaks Golf
Plantation. Thursday’s busy day is filled with business meetings and
the annual Ladies Luncheon. Friday’s schedule will showcase our
Nobles’ talents participating in the Unit & Motor Corp competitions.
Saturday’s events will start with the iconic SASA Shrine parade,
including 20 Shrine Centers, followed by its inaugural Beach Bash.
Following the parade, the Beach Bash kicks off with hospitability and
band entertainment. Bring your blanket, chair, cooler, and dancing
shoes. Free to you with your SASA registration!
Also, a Hospital Trailer will be onsite for PR and pre-screening
information. I encourage you to invite and bring along children who
may benefit from our hospitals.
Please take a moment and complete your registration with Noble
Truman and Lady Mary Newton. Additional information along with times
and locations can be obtained by visiting www.SouthAtlanticSA.org.
Gordon M. Ellis, III (Buddy)
Director General, SASA 2016
EVENT SCHEDULE:
4-5 p.m. - DJ Eric Bowman
5-6 p.m. - The Swash Tones
6-6:30 p.m. - DJ Eric Bowman
Tones
6:30-7:30 p.m. - The Swash
man
7:30-8 p.m. - DJ Eric Bow
stline
8-9 p.m. - Jim Quick and Coa
n and
tatio
9-10 p.m. - Awards Presen
DJ Eric Bowman
Coastline
10-11 p.m. - Jim Quick and
Note: The SASA Registration form can be found on page 19
What’s Inside...
Past Captains Night
Hillbilliy Hi-Lites
Shrine 100 Race Roundup
Membership Update
We are family
working for the kids!
604 Doug Mayes Place
Charlotte, NC 28262
Nonprofit Organization
US Postage Paid
Winston-Salem, NC
Permit No. 319
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The Potentate’s Message
Hello Nobles and
Ladies,
This summer has
baked the green
grass to khaki. It has also been
a busy time at Oasis Shrine &
Convention Center with new
carpet giving the offices, ballroom
and restaurant a brand new feel.
We have also taken measures to
lower our future irrigation costs
by sinking a new well.
There has been a change
in the front office with Wendy
Rosales’ exit to pursue other
endeavors, and we wish her well.
I am happy to report that Linda
Wallace has returned to work for
Oasis, joining Brittany Wright to
help keep us on track. Be sure to
welcome her back!
While we were all dealing
with the oppressive heat in
July, I experienced another of
life’s hurdles that forces you
to slow down a bit, cataract
surgery, but Lady Theresa and
I enjoyed several events. We
were honored to attend High
Point Shrine Club’s first Masonic
Unity Night. Club President,
Noble Ed Hurley and Treasurer,
Noble Doug Garland worked
hard to draw Master Masons
in the High Point area to the
event where Noble Chad Delp
(President of Mystic Shrine Club)
and I spoke on Shrinedom and
answered questions. While we
were engaged in that, the ladies
in attendance were treated to
lessons from a local artist. You
should see their paintings! Lady
Theresa and I later returned to
Greensboro to Noble Harold
Baucom’s, where we met Past
2016 Oasis Schedule
Sept. 8
Divan Meeting
Oct. 20
Divan Meeting
Sept. 15-17 SASA Fall Meeting,
Myrtle Beach
Nov. 4-5
Fall Ceremonial
(Charlotte)
Sept. 24-
Oct. 4
Nov. 17
Divan Meeting
Sept. 24-25 Grand Lodge NC
Dec. 3
Annual Election &
Stated Meeting
Oct. 7-8
Oxford Homecoming
Dec. 15
Divan Meeting
Oct. 12
Oasis Circus Fletcher
Oct. 13-15 Membership Seminar
Dec. 16
Game Week Shrine
Bowl Meeting BOG
Oct. 14-15 Oasis Circus
Cabarrus
Dec. 17
Game Day
Shrine Bowl
Johnny and Theresa
Trip
Potentate John Elder and Lady
Jean for the Provost Guard BBQ
hosted by Captain, Noble Steve
Blake.
Question: What does the
Provost Guard do at Oasis?
Answer: The Provost Guard
is one of the busiest units at
Oasis. Members reach out to
our new candidates prior to
each Ceremonial, shepherd the
candidates through the entire
experience making sure they are
present, accounted for, and on
time – and ensuring each new
Shriner gets his ‘money’s worth.’
PP Elder and I trucked it
back to Charlotte, just a tad
tardy for the annual Oasis Patrol
Past Captain’s Night. Outer
Guard, Noble John Harder was in
attendance for this event, where
the Patrol welcomed seven new
members. Noble Harder had a
few words to mark the occasion:
“My congratulations to the Oasis
Patrol on a wonderful event.
Great food, great friends, and
superb planning and execution.”
Look for photos in this issue of
the Desert Dust.
Lady Theresa and I began
August at the Catawba Shrine
Club’s first ever fish fry/comedy
show. We were part of a crowd
of about 80 who enjoyed a great
meal and a great show. When
you see the pictures you’ll see
why we’d all go again.
August 9 we attended
the 44th Annual Shrine 100
at Carolina Speedway hosted
by the Gaston County Shrine
Club. We were greeted by Club
President, Noble John White,
Second Ceremonial Master,
Noble Tim Daniels and emcee
Chaplain John Stanley, who was
this year’s honoree. Race King
Eli Poulsen and Queen Raylee
Hill, both Hospital patients, were
our distinguished guests. Dune
Cats Cpt. Jack Stallings was right
up front with his unit helping the
Gaston County Shrine Club make
the event a smooth affair. Check
out pictures here in the Desert
Dust.
As I suggested earlier this
year: if you would like for Lady
Theresa and me to attend your
events or fundraisers, reach out
to us by email, text, or phone.
We have had a blast so far and
are looking forward to seeing
even more of you. Just let me
know, and if time permits, we’ll
be there.
The second half of this year
appears to be speeding up as
yearend comes into sight. Thank
you, each of you, for allowing
me to serve as your Potentate.
It warms my heart to see –
everywhere I go – that your goal
is the same as mine. “We are
family working for the kids.” I am
always proud to be a Shriner.
We are family working for the
kids!
Yours in faith
Johnny King
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The Recorder’s Message
Greetings once
more Nobles,
Ladies and
Friends. Do you
know what the best thing about
September is? You may have
your very own opinion, but for
me it is S.A.S.A. The 2016 Fall
Festival is quickly approaching so
please be sure to get registered
and make your reservations for
a fun-filled time in Myrtle Beach.
There is plenty of information in
this Desert Dust issue, and on
the Oasis Shriners and S.A.S.A.
websites. Let me know directly if
you’re interested in joining one of
our competition parade units, and
I will do my best to assist you.
Plan to come to Myrtle Beach to
have some fun and show your
Oasis Shriner Pride!
Bylaws: The last official
and approved modification to
the bylaws of Oasis Shriners
was in 2001. Since then there
have been many changes in
the way we perform our Shrine
business and functions. Shriners
International has adopted a
recommended bylaws template
and references their bylaws for
many of the articles and sections
that are not specific to individual
Shrine Centers. As a matter of
housekeeping and updating, our
Oasis bylaws are currently under
review by the Oasis Divan Board
of Directors for amending this fall.
Be on the look-out as the official
notification will be in a future issue
with a copy of amended, proposed
bylaws in the on-line version of
the Desert Dust. Every Oasis
Noble in good standing is invited
to participate in the governance
affairs of Oasis Shriners.
Non-Payment of Dues:
Nobles, we have a problem. A
higher than normal number of
our Oasis members have yet to
pay their dues for 2016, and we
also have a rather large group
that has yet to pay their dues
for 2015. The Nobles that are
still in arrears on December 31
run the risk of being suspended
for non-payment of dues. If you
have not yet paid your dues
to current, I highly encourage
you to do so. If you are unsure
of your dues payment status,
please give the Oasis office a
call at 704-549-9600 or send an
Oasis Young Shriners Club
President - Brandon Penley,
VP - Jesse Campbell,
Treasurer - Cody Gustafson,
Secretary - Rory Byers
If you are under forty and interested
in joining - Contact
young.shriners@gmail.com
We now have Oasis Young Shriners Club bracelets free with membership or for donation.
inquiry email to membership@
oasisshriners.org. Dues notices
for Oasis’ 2017 Shrine year will
be sent by Shriners International
Headquarters from Tampa in
mid-September. Please be on the
look-out and be aware that those
Oasis dues are payable no later
than January 1, 2017.
Membership: Oasis has
recently remapped its Districts.
We have doubled the number of
Membership Districts from 7 to 14,
including an ‘At Large’ district for
our out of jurisdiction members.
This move will streamline the
organizational efforts and shrink
the territories to be managed
better. The Oasis Membership
Team is on the prowl for dedicated
and committed members,
especially in the out-lying areas,
to join their team. Send an
inquiry email to membership@
oaisshriners.org if interested.
Office Staff: Recently
Oasis had some personnel
changes in the administrative
office. Lady Brittany Wright
has been promoted to Office
Manager with an emphasis on
accounting and Lady Linda
Wallace is embracing the patient
coordination, membership and
receptionist duties. These two
Ladies are packing a great onetwo punch for serving our Nobles,
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Illustrious Sir Johnny King - Potentate
604 Doug Mayes Place, Charlotte, NC 28262-8410
Phone: 704-549-9600 www.OasisShriners.org
2016 DIVAN
Chief Rabban
Assistant Rabban High Priest and Prophet
Treasurer
Recorder
Oriental Guide
1st Ceremonial Master
2nd Ceremonial Master
Director Marshal Captain of the Guard Outer Guard
Mike Neaves
John Burgess
Kenneth Jarrett
William M. Harward, PP
Bob Saye
Bill Carter
Tommy Helms
Tim Daniels
David Johnson
Chris Hall
Rodney Morgan
John Harder
Editor: Edie Wilson 704-221-0333 ediewilson7@gmail.com
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- M t . M itchell S hrine C lub Meets First Thursday of every month, centrally located in McDowell County
Contact: Noble Secretary Jack Wood 828-925-9663
Our Shrine club is committed to community
service and supporting the Shriners Hospitals for
Children. We host the famous Fall Pecan Sale,
and participate in the annual Paper Crusade,
car shows, parades and many other high profile
events to benefit our children. Our annual dues
are $20. Call for more information!
8th Annual
Wednesday,
September 14
Caine’s Panther Sponsorship
$3,500
With your help to date we have donated over
$140,000 to Shriners Hospitals for Children!
Company logo on Tournament Banner
Company Logo Displayed on the
Tournament Gift Towel
Company Name on Plaque
Two Complementary All Inclusive Foursomes
Golf & Shooting Package
$1500 per Team (4 Players)
1 Golf Team (4 People)
1 Shooting Team (4 People)
1 Hole Sponsor Sign
4 Mulligan’s per Player
(2 Golfing 2 Shooting)
2 50/50 Tickets per Player
2 Tickets per Player for Drawing
Lunch & Dinner for 4
Caine’s Bulldog Sponsorship
$2,500
Company Logo Displayed on the
Tournament Gift Towel
Complementary All Inclusive Foursome
Shooting Only Package
@The Fork Farm
8:00AM
$1000 per Team
1 Team Shooting (4 Players)
1 Hole Sponsor Sign
2 Mulligan’s per Player
2 50/50 Tickets per Player
2 Tickets per Player for Drawing
Lunch for 4
Golf Only
@ The Tillery Tradition CC
12:30PM
$1000 per Team
1 Team Golfing (4 Players)
1 Hole Sponsor Sign
2 Mulligan’s per Player
2 50/50 Tickets per Player
2 Tickets per Player for Drawing
Lunch & Dinner for 4
To register please contact Anna Yates-Lipcsak
email: ayrussell@jtrussellandsons.com or 704-796-0547
I look forward to seeing everyone and making another SUCCESSFUL tournament!
If you have not signed up for Shriners
Village, do so today.
Shriners Village is a website designed to keep
members of Shrine International up to date on all
aspects of Shrinedom.
On July 22, 2016, members of the Lake Wylie Golf Classic and
Harrah’s Cherokee Hotel and Casino presented the Greenville
Shriners Hospital with a very generous donation of $75,000 from their
annual golf tournament! Not only will this gift help purchase new
surgical equipment used in the OR, but will also fund the technology
upgrade in our Radiology Department. A huge thank you for their
faithful support and dedication to helping the kids!
COME JOIN THE OASIS ORIENTAL BAND
WE PLAY FOR THE CHILDREN
YOU DO NOT NEED TO KNOW HOW TO PLAY
CONTACT
CAPTAIN LARRY
GREGORY
AT
336-272-4011
FOR MORE
INFORMATION
Put Some Camping in your Life!
Fun - Food - Fellowship
Go Camping!
Simply google Shriners Village and follow the
instructions.
So easy, even a Shriner can do it.
www.shrinershq.org • www.twitter.com/shriners
www.facebook.com/shrinersinternational
Jerry “Pete” Brittain • 828-397-3487 • hbrittain53@yahoo.com
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Wyatt’s mom, “We are a family that has been changed by people like you.”
Abby Banks
By Edie Wilson
From Delta faucets to dream vacations, there was something for
everyone at the second annual Shriners ‘Auction for Love.’
The Highland Lake Inn Grand Ole Hall was the site, and
Hendersonville Shrine Club was the host on July 21 when close to 200
people, including local dignitaries, gathered to raise funds for Shriners
Hospitals for Children.
There was music, fabulous food, and fezzes all around. County
Commissioner Noble Tommy Thompson steered the live auction. The big
money was on a Cancun vacation valued at $2800.
Hendersonville Shrine Club, known for it’s fundraising prowess,
partnered with Sam’s Club and other generous sponsors and donors to
make this a memorable and successful event where was once again it
was “Love to the Rescue.”
Wyatt Banks is a patient at Greenville and Philadelphia Shriners
Hospitals for Children.
“He took his first steps at
Shriners Hospital.”
Tommy Thompson urges
the crowd to “Bid with
your heart!” When the
party was over, close to
$30,000 had been raised.
“I’ve accomplished three
bucket list things: I became a
Shriner, I am a Shrine Clown,
and I’m making a trip to
Shriners Hospital in Cincinnati
to help a burned child go
through the process
of healing.”
Dimples
Club President, Wayne Alley, better known as Dimples the Clown, shared
a personal story of how Shriners Hospitals saved his life when, at the
age of five, a gasoline fire burned 70% of his body.
Noble Don Hayes hawks
tickets for the Teacup
Drawings.
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Partyin’ Hillbilly Style
Pictures by Chrissy Leatherman
For us Hillbillies, the month of July was pretty eventful. After three
parades, Hillbilly Clan #13 had our annual meeting on July 15 at
Martha and Ellis Jones’s beautiful lake house. The weather was perfect
and the fellowship was wonderful, but let me tell y’all, the food those
Hillbillies whipped up was out of this world! If you didn’t gain a little bit
of weight, it was definitely your own fault. The memories we made were
more than any of us could ask for. It was such a pleasure being able
to watch all the lil’ Hillbillies jumping and swimming in the lake, running
around playing, and just being kids. We took boat rides and were able
to just appreciate what all God has created for us. If you’re looking for
a close knit group of friends, us Hillbillies will welcome you with open
arms. The more in our
family, the merrier! Don’t
forget to Honor the Cobb!
Wanna’ be a Hillbilly, please contact:
Jack Devine (828) 464-3930
Gary Patterson (704) 938-3930
Lee Moody (704) 451-6151
Bobby Leatherman (828) 312-2462
The Hillbillies are lookin’ fer ya!
Oasis Steel Drum Band
Got that island flair?
Know your way ‘round those wild
tropical shirts ?
Then come join one of the
most popular parade
& entertainment units
- The Oasis Steel
Drum Band!
Call Captain Cody Gustafson
If interested in joining the Oasis Clan #13 parade unit, please contact Jack Devine
@ 828-464-9886, or Gary Patterson @ 704-938-3930 or Lee Moody @ 704-451-6151
704-498-5029
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Recorder
continued from page 3
patients and their families.
Claudie Strickland continues to
do a marvelous job leasing and
managing the maintenance affairs
of our fine facility. When you get
a chance, stop by and visit the
Oasis office staff of the largest
Shrine Center in the world.
Please continue to be
supportive of our Oasis
Rick McLemore,
Sales Manager
Provost Guard
Clubs and Units with their fall
fundraisers. Thank and kiss your
Lady, and always be mindful of
our Nobles and family members
with health issues.
Let me leave you with an
inspirational quote by the late
Muhammad Ali. “Impossible is not
a fact. It’s an opinion.”
Respectfully Submitted,
Bob Saye
Recorder, Oasis Shriners
Billy Joe Estes,
Finance Manager
Ambassador at Large
Steve Lee, Internet Manager Scott McCorkle, Owner
Provost Guard
Drum & Bugle
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Keystone
Kops
Keystone Kop Cal
Greene received
his 50 year pin and
certificate from
Rodney Morgan
during our August
meeting.
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Oasis Golf Club Mountain Outing
Members of the Oasis Golf Club
and their guests beat the 90
degree heat in July by traveling
to the North Carolina High
Country for a two-day golf outing.
The group played at Linville
Land Harbor, a golf, tennis and
recreation resort in Linville, North
Carolina just four miles south of
Grandfather Mountain. Morning
temperatures were in the low
60’s and afternoons were in the
low 80’s while Charlotte residents
were sweltering in the high 90’s.
The group enjoyed lunch at Land
Harbor’s “19th Hole” before their
“Shotgun” start. This beautiful
semi-private, member-owned,
mountain golf course boasts
18 challenging holes of golf
with tree lined fairways, several
water features and excellent
conditioning. At an elevation of
3,500 feet, the layout followed
the natural contours of the
land, which created the perfect
setting for a strong test of golf
with exhilarating views. Two
distinctively different nines tested
all aspects of the player’s game.
The golfers discovered quickly
that accuracy, not length, was
the key to a good score, and the
back nine rewarded the player
whose short game was their
strength. Green speeds were
at a fast and fair pace, as the
design combined a good variety
of undulating sloping and level
putting surfaces.
Following the afternoon
round of golf they enjoyed
a catered dinner at a local
restaurant in Newland, NC.
The next day, the group
played a round of golf at the
beautiful golf course at the
Village of Sugar Mountain in
Banner Elk where they were
royally treated by Golf Director
Tom McAuliffe. This club may
be the best kept secret in
mountain golf. Located just
minutes from Boone, Banner Elk
and the Blue Ridge Parkway,
the 18-hole municipal course
is “Everyman’s Golf Course” in
a region home to some of the
world’s premiere private country
club communities. The par-64
layout maximizes every view,
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Shriners on Bikes
President - Trent Oates 704-412-0120
Vice President - Steve Trites 704-517-2876
Secretary - Gary Taylor 704-507-3693
Treasurer - Tim Morgan 704-634-8476
Sergeant at Arms - Kenneth Abernathy
Road Captain - Joey Ham
Shriners on Bikes
met in early
November 2014.
The SOB’s were
recharter as a
riding club vs a
motorcycle club.
Our purpose is
for Shriners with
motorcycles to
come together ride and have fun while supporting
other clubs in units when possible. We will meet
quarterly and weather permitting ride. There will be
other rides scheduled based on the interests of the
Riding Club. If you own a motorcycle and want to
ride and have fun with other Shriners contact
one of our Officers.
Members and Guests of Oasis Golf Club at the golf course at
The Village of Sugar Mountain in Banner Elk, NC.
Linville Land Harbor Golf Course
OASIS
DUNE
CATS
jumping hurdles for Children
Captain “Jack” Stallings 704-609-0535
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Golf Club
Outing
continued from page 8
every mountain brook, and every
stand of rhododendron and forest
on the 60-acre site. The course
featured nine par threes, eight
par fours, and a single par five.
At an elevation of 4,000 feet,
the course offered immaculate
putting surfaces, hailed by
those who play here as second
to none. The golfers left Sugar
Mountain won-over, marked
for life by the brilliance of the
routing and the magical quality
of the putting surfaces. The
layout courses through a verdant
land rich in laurel and rushing
streams, and exploits every
panoramic view the property
possesses. Best of all, the
course delivered an enjoyable
experience for players of all
skill levels.
The two day outing was
hosted by Noble French Harvey,
a charter member of the Oasis
Golf Club who lives at the Land
Harbor Resort during the spring
and summer. He was able to
arrange for reduced rates at both
courses. Another outing for July
2017 has already been planned.
Membership in the Oasis
Golf Club is open to any Oasis
Noble who has a love for golf,
regardless of their ability. The
club plays each month from
April to November at a course in
or around Charlotte. For more
information contact Ben Pigg at
ben@benpigg.com.
Special Discounts
for Shriners
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Chaplain’s Corner
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by
so great a cloud of witnesses…. let us
run with perseverance the race that is set
before us.” - Hebrews 12
A few weeks ago, Noble Chris Hall,
Membership Chairman, hosted
a Shriners Legacy Evening. At
the dinner/meeting were Shriners
whose family members were/are
also Shriners. (Example: I have
had two brothers, an uncle and a
great uncle as Shriners). It was
a great evening. We received
plaques, presented by Imperial
Potentate Jerry Gantt, had pictures
made, enjoyed wonderful food and
outstanding fellowship.
It was at that meeting that I
thought of our verse of Scripture
from Hebrews: “…we are
NASCARTS
John H. Stanley,
P.M., P.P., Chaplain
surrounded by so great a cloud
of witnesses…” A great cloud of
witnesses. We do owe much to
those who have gone before us.
Those of us of a certain age (smile)
will remember a particular year that
The Yankees played the Dodgers
in one of their memorable World
Series Baseball Games. The year
was 1963 Sandy Koufax pitched
for the Dodgers. The game was
memorable in that Sandy Koufax
broke the record of 14 strike-outs in
a World Series game. Carl Erskine
had held the record since 1953.
Of course, the game was
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memorable for Koufax in that
he had set a new record. But
following the game, Koufax said
it was a tremendous inspiration
to know that among the 69,000
spectators that day in Yankee
Stadium was Carl Erskine. In fact,
not only was Erskine in the stands,
but Erskine-- the person who had
held the record for over ten years-was cheering Koufax on to break
that record.
We as Shriners and we as
individuals are surrounded by
so great a cloud of witnesses. It
is much the same that Sir Isaac
Newton wrote: “If I see further
today, it is because I stand on
the shoulders of giants.” In such
manner, if we “see” further today
it is because we too, stand on the
shoulders of giants.
Think about those few people
who journeyed to Richmond, VA. In
1894 to join the Shriners, and who
in 1895 established Oasis Shriners,
Charlotte. And, then we think of the
Shriners at that Imperial Session
in 1923 who voted to establish
a network of hospitals: Shriners
Hospitals for Children. What a
grand legacy they leave us!
And, it is up to us as Shriners
to do those things and to act
in those ways that some day—
perhaps over 100 years from
now—someone will say of us, “if
we are great today, it is because
we stand on the shoulders of
giants”. What are those things that
we should be about to ensure the
continuation of Shriner Fraternity
and of Shriners Hospitals.
John Stanley, P.M., P.P. is Chaplain of Oasis Shriners. He is Chaplain,
McLean Funeral Directors (Gastonia), and Minister of Visitation of First
Presbyterian, Gastonia. In the fiscal Shrine Year, 2012-13, he served
Shriners International Imperial Potentate Al Madsen as Imperial Chaplain.
He can be reached at jstanley1@carolina.rr.com.
OASIS Shriners Keystone Kops 2016
APRIL THRU
SEPTEMBER
Captain George Hunsucker - Phone Number: 336-451-6250
Get your copy of our inspirational book, Our Stories
Order online at http://support.shrinershospitals.org/OurStories
$15 donation
All proceeds
benefit Shriners
Hospitals for Children
Join Us Every Wednesday from April thru September in
Historic Downtown Belmont, NC on Glenway St.
(behind Friends Restaurant & next to Glenway Pub) for
The OASIS Shriners Keystone Kops 2016 CLASSIC CAR CRUISE-IN
*No Entry Fee *Door Prizes Every Night & Car Owner Prizes Awarded
50/50 Tickets for $1 each raise money for Shriners Hospitals for Children.
The 50/50 Drawing is held around 8:20 pm
Friends Restaurant and Glenway Premium Pub will have food and beverages for sale on site.
DESERT DUST SEPTEMBER 2016
WE ARE THE
CREST PONTOON DEALER WORLDWIDE!
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Catawba Shrine Club Gators and Gals Make the Most of Summer
NEWTON, NC – August 6 at Catawba County Shrine Club, the Gators
hosted a Fish Fry Dinner and Fundraiser followed by the hilarious
entertainer, Rev Billy Wirtz. Over 80 guests attended and shared lots
of laughs and fun! Thanks to all who joined us.
Cpt. Larry Hale and Lady Nanette
Other outings included the Annual Gathering of
the Gators at the Crawley’s mountain cabin on
the New Ashe River.
Scooter Patrol
For Additional
Information
On The
Thundering
Scooter
Patrol:
Captain
Bill Phillips
336-202-3052
P.C. Terry Cox
336-509-6545
Oasis Oldies
If you have a classic car or are
interested in the old classics come
join us for some fun and fellowship
Captain: Thomas M. Sumpter
1st Lieutenant: David Stillman
2nd Lieutenant: Steve Peeler
Treasurer: Pat Stanley
We meet the 2nd Sunday of each quarter
3 pm - Lone Star Restaurant
700 Sullivan Rd. Statesville, NC
DESERT DUST SEPTEMBER 2016
Mark Your Calendar for
our Fall Ceremonial
It’s not too soon to start thinking about our Fall Ceremonial,
November 4-5 at Oasis Shrine Headquarters & Convention Center.
Your Potentate and Lady Theresa have planned a stunning lineup of
events starting with Friday night’s Pirate Party. You’re encouraged to
dress out in your pirate gear and come aboard The Good Ship Oasis.
Friday night’s festivities include dancing to the music of Summerdaze
Party Band. If your wardrobe doesn’t include boots and a sword, just
come dressy casual.
Saturday’s events include a ladies luncheon beginning at 11
o’clock. Lady Theresa’s theme will be “Fight Like a Girl,” in keeping
with Breast Cancer Awareness. Suggested attire—Sunday best or
dressy casual with hats welcome.
Saturday night dance music will be provided by The
SwashTones. Dress for gentlemen is suit and tie, turtleneck or
sweater—no denim. Ladies are invited to wear semi-formal attire.
Complete details will follow in the October issue of The Desert Dust.
OASIS PAST
MASTERS UNIT
Elkin-Jonesville Shrine Club
Are you a Past Master?
We are your unit. Join Us.
For more information:
Noble Gary D. Handy, Captain: (336) 416-1323
Noble Gordy Peeler, Secretary: (704) 223-1531
PAST
CAPTAINS
CLUB
3RD MONDAY
of the MONTH
6 PM @ BIG DADDY’S
HWY 150
MOORESVILLE
Noble Lee Maynard,
PC, President
336-996-8712
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Come check out the
Cabarrus Shrine Club
Membership meeting is the last Friday of every month
Social at 6:30pm – Dinner at 7:00pm – Meeting at 7:30pm
Address: 1460 Oakwood Ave, Kannapolis NC
Nobles, Ladies and Guests Welcome!
Phone: 704-933-2797
Email: CabarrusShrine@carolina.rr.com • Web: www.cabarrusshrineclub.org
Like us on Facebook: Cabarrus Shrine Club
We also rent out our building for your special events
Moore County Shrine Club
During a Moore County Shrine
Club meeting July 19 at Table
on the Green Restaurant, Noble
Rodney Morgan, Oasis Divan,
joined the Shriners for dinner.
Rodney was presented with a
handmade oak fez carrying
case constructed by Noble Thom
Dunning of the Moore County
Shrine Club. Thom Dunning
is a master woodworker and
makes these fez cases to give to
members who provide selfless
service to the Shriners Hospitals
for Children. The presentation
was made by Bill Loeser because
Thom could not be present for
the meeting.
Pictured left to right: Rodney
Morgan-Divan and Bill LoeserPresident of Moore County
Shrine Club
Oasis Keystone Kops
Join us and have a fun time while raising money for the Shriners Hospitals!
Other Events Include:
• Meetings the 2nd Thurs. of the month
• Annual Keystone Kop Golf Tournament
• SASA and Oasis Installation Trips
• Antique Car Show Appearances
• Bring Your Wife & Kids!
Contact Captain Don Deese for Information:
704-578-8991 • ddeese48@yahoo.com
Oasis Shrine Wagoneers
Oasis Shrine Wagoneers are currently seeking new members.
We have 3 very cool antique
firetrucks and parade annually at
the Oasis ceremonials, Welcome
Easter Parade, SASA fall
convention in Myrtle Beach and
several Christmas parades. Very
inexpensive to join, no vehicles to
buy, uniform and brass is the only
thing needed. $15 annual dues.
Please contact Benjie
Creasman at 704-860-4976 or
ddgl36districtnc@gmail.com
Meetings usually in the Gaston/
Mecklenburg area. Family
is always welcome and
encouraged to attend meetings.
DESERT DUST SEPTEMBER 2016
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Oasis Membership Team and Oasis District Changes Important Announcements
Jurisdictional Area is the
New Oasis Districts
During the July 14 Divan
meeting, the Divan voted to
increase the number of districts
within the Oasis jurisdiction.
This was a unanimous decision
and has been met with great
enthusiasm by existing District
Representatives. Several of our
old districts simply contained
too many counties for a District
Representative and his team to
manage in the type of intensive
manner needed for membership
purposes. Below, you will find
a list of the new Oasis districts
followed by the names of all new
appointments and moves to those
districts.
New Vice Chairman
At this time, I am also pleased to
announce that Noble Joe Burris
now serves as the Membership
Vice Chairman for the entire
membership team, effective
immediately. Noble Joe has
served Oasis well and diligently
as a District Representative
and has assumed several other
responsibilities along the way. He
will continue to be a tremendous
asset to the team and to Oasis.
I appreciate his willingness
to serve in this key capacity.
Please join me in congratulating
Noble Joe and please feel free
to contact him at any time with
questions.
Filling New District Vacancies
We are in the process of filling
some District Representative
vacancies on the Membership
Team due to the creation of new
districts. If you know the name
of an outstanding, hard working
noble who resides in one of those
districts and would be a great
asset to our team, then feel free
to pass along his name to me.
Please join me in welcoming
District Representatives Brian
Clay and Robert Efird as the
newest members to our team.
continued on page 17
OASIS SHRINE CLOWNS
50 Counties as Shown in
Western North Carolina
1
2
14
7
3
4
5
6
9
12
13
Oasis Shriners Membership Districts
Revised July 2016
1
Cherokee, Graham, Clay, Macon (Donnie Wallace)
2
Swain, Jackson, Haywood, Transylvania
3
Madison, Buncombe, Henderson, Polk
4
Yancey, Mitchell, Avery, McDowell
5
Caldwell, Burke, Alexander, Catawba (Russell Bridges)
6
Rutherford, Cleveland, Lincoln, Gaston (Pete Craft)
7
Watauga, Ashe, Alleghany, Wilkes (Bobby Leatherman)
8
Iredell, Davie, Davidson, Rowan
9
Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, Union (Brian Clay)
10 Surry, Yadkin, Stokes, Forsyth (Todd Hurm)
11 Rockingham, Guilford, Randolph (Butch Stalker)
12 Stanly, Montgomery, Moore, Anson (Robert Efird)
13 Richmond, Scotland, Hoke, Robeson (Buck Kirk)
14 Non-WNC Counties (All Oasis nobles who reside outside the
Oasis jurisdiction) At-Large (Thomas Sumpter)
MOORE COUNTY SHRINE CLUB
& The Sand “T” Parade Unit
Accepting New Members No Experience Necessary
Activities Include:
Contact Captain John “Farris Wheel” Farris at 704-604-5024
11
8
Outside of Western
North Carolina
Come and join us and put a smile on the face of a child!
Stars Of The Oasis Shrine Circus
Shrine & Community Parades
Social Gatherings that Include Your Wife
Individualized Instructions on Makeup & Costumes
10
321-604-5050
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SEPTEMBER 2016 DESERT DUST
Oasis Shriners Patrol Unit
Holds Past Captains Night
On Saturday, July 30, the Oasis Shriners Patrol Unit held its annual
Past Captains Night which historically honors all living Past Captains
while welcoming new candidates into the Patrol. The Patrol was
fortunate to welcome seven new members into its ranks including two
new members who are sons of Oasis Patrolmen. This event marked
the first time since the 1970’s that seven new members joined the
Patrol during a single Past Captains Night event. The Oasis Patrol is
the oldest unit in Oasis Shriners having been formed in 1910.
Reminder: All ads and articles for the October edition of the
Desert Dust must be submitted no later than September 15
What:
When:
Where:
Monthly Club Meeting
2nd Wednesday of
each month
Social - 6:30 PM
Meal - 7:00 PM
Meeting - 7:30 PM
505 Pinkney Road
Dallas, NC 28034
www.gastoncountyshrineclub.com
- 6:30stood
PM so tall as when he stooped to help a burned or crippled child.”
“No Social
man ever
Meal - 7:00 PM
Meeting - 7:30 PM
Pictured from L-R: Illustrious Sir Johnny King (back left) joined by
Oasis Divan Outer Guard Noble John Harder who welcomed the
following new members into the Patrol - Nobles Scottie Cox, Jesse
Campbell (son of Patrolman Dave Campbell), Joe Burris, Rory Justin
Byers, bottom left Paul Southworth, Matt Richter, and Robby Saye, Jr.
(son of Patrolman, Past Captain, and Oasis Divan Recorder
Bob Saye).
Proud Patrol fathers Dave
Campbell and Bob Saye join their
sons to commemorate this historic
occasion.
Nobles Scottie Cox and Rory
Justin Byers receive their Oasis
Patrol member certificates upon
completion of their first year as
Patrolmen-in-Training.
DESERT DUST SEPTEMBER 2016
Membership
continued from page 15
Thank you for what you
have done and continue to do for
Oasis Membership. It has been
a pleasure to serve with you
as your chairman since August
2013.
Please join me in welcoming
Noble Todd Hurm as the
newest member on our Oasis
Membership Team. Noble Todd
resides in Forsyth County and
will serve as the District 10
Representative which includes
Surry, Yadkin, Stokes, and
Forsyth. He has seen and
understands the duties and
responsibilities of being a District
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Representative.
Noble Todd is a Past Master
of Kernersville Lodge 669 and
serves as Second Vice President
of the new Mystic Shrine Club. He
is one of the Vice Chairmen of the
Oasis Blue Lodge Ambassadors
Program and is a Knight of
Saint Andrew in the Scottish
Rite. Noble Todd has also been
associated with DeMolay.
We are excited to have
Noble Todd as a District
Representative. He may be
reached at thurm1971@gmail.
com or (870) 814-7357.
YITF,
Chris Hall
$12
Children
5-10 yrs. - $6
At the door $13 Public is Welcome
Proceeds Go To The Building Fund
Not Tax Deductible
For more information, contact Don Lyerly
704-213-6775 • donlyer@aol.com
Shriners Hospitals for Children aren’t the only ones who will
benefit from this drawing! 20 lucky people will go home
with these gorgeous handmade quilts on October 1.
The Thirtieth Annual Shriners Benefit is sponsored by Oasis
Mountain Buggies, WNC Coonhunter Clubs, and Longnecks
Restaurant in Marshall, NC. Mars
Hill Recreation Park is where supporters
will gather for the drawing and auction.
For ticket information contact Tommy
Wilson, Captain Oasis Mountain Buggies,
wils9833@yahoo.com.
Tickets are $1 each, six for
$5, or twenty-five for $20.
Don’t miss out on this rare
opportunity.
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SEPTEMBER 2016 DESERT DUST
Gaston County Shrine Club Hosts 44th Annual Shrine 100 Race
Eli Poulsen, this
year’s Shrine 100
King poses with
Queen Raylee Hill.
Both children have
been treated at
Shriners Hospital in
Greenville, SC.
Gastonia, NC 8/9/16 - Johnny Pursley of Clover, SC took home the
victory at the Carolina Speedway in the Carolina Clash Super Late
Model Series Shrine event worth $3,000. But the real winners were the
Shriners Hospitals for Children. Over the 44-year span of this event,
Gaston County Shriners have donated over two million dollars to
benefit the children who are cared for at our hospitals.
Honoree John Stanley PP took the stage with Ill. Sir Johnny King and
the Divan to begin the evening’s events.
Yellow was the color of the day
as caution flags waved drivers
to a restart again and again.
“There were times when the skies were threatening which kept
attendance down, but this year we were able to get the race in with no
rainout. Money is still coming in, but our proceeds will exceed $20,000
once all donations are in and the bills have been paid.”
- Dan McCurry, Club Treasurer
DESERT DUST SEPTEMBER 2016
NOBLE REGISTRATION FORM
September 1, 2016
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SEPTEMBER 2016 DESERT DUST
Howard Keys Receives Diamond
Jubilee Certificate
SHRINERS
TELEMARKETING FOR OASIS CIRCUS
This is to inform the Nobility that we have contracted with Etsell, Inc (Shrine
Services) to handle the telemarketing for our circus again this year. The
telemarketers started in April and we have sent them an updated listing
of Oasis Nobles and their telephone numbers so they would not call our
members. If you have multiple telephone lines or run a business, then you
may be called by the telemarketers. If you do receive a call, politely inform
the caller that you are an Oasis Member and that you will be contributing
through our Circus Mom & Dads Program which is for Oasis Shriners and
their family.
We have had several people contact local Shriners to see if this is a legitimate operation. This is very much supported by Oasis and was approved
at the stated membership meeting at the beginning of the year. If you are
asked about this, please let the interested party know that this is an Oasis
Fundraiser and that Etsell (Shrine Services) sends runners out to collect
the contributions from participants after they agree to contribute to the
circus project.
If you have questions, please contact Noble Rodney Morgan at (704)
985-5253. If you need to leave a message we will get back in touch with you.
Asheville, NC - Noble Keys has
been an Oasis Shriner since
1981, but the progression of
events that led him here began
much earlier. On July 19,
2016, Noble Keys received the
prestigious Diamond Jubilee
certificate for completing 60 years
as a Master Mason. The award
was presented by Past Master
Clay Sorrells of Biltmore Lodge
446 A.M. & F.M.
“My Masonic journey began
October 16, 1956, in Queen
City Lodge 761, Clarksville,
Tennessee. In 1988 I transferred
to Biltmore Lodge here in
Ashville, explained Keys.
ATTENTION
CLUBS & UNITS
“I received the 32nd Degree
(Scottish Rite) in 1959 and was
Created by the Nile Temple #111
of Seattle, Washington in 1965,
as a Shriner.”
Present for the celebration
was Keys family including Lady
Shirley.
If you are having a special event
and would like photographs,
please contact:
Mark Jordan
828-231-3880 • mark5.jpg@gmail.com
PO Box 632 Weaverville, NC 28787-0632
These photos may be displayed in the Desert Dust
305
E Phifer St,
Monroe, NC
SHRINE DANCE - 2nd & 4th Friday of every month
Starting @ 7pm. $10 admission.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC • Full service bar • Live music by The Rock Bottom Band
Playing all of your favorite country & southern rock tunes
DESERT DUST SEPTEMBER 2016
Dear Nobles,
We are excited to announce
that the Shriners Hospitals for
Children® Healing Power of
Love racecar, driven by fellow
Shriner and Love to the rescue®
ambassador David Ragan, will
be made into a die-cast car for purchase.
The paint scheme on the Healing Power of Love car was
designed by patient Hailey Randall and was driven by Ragan
at the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coke Zero 400 in Daytona,
Florida on July 2.
The die-cast cars are available at davidraganstore.com
and will begin shipping October 2016. All cars will be autographed
by David himself!
Use promo code Shriners15 at check out to reduce the price
of the car from $44.99 to $29.99. This discount is a thank you
from David for all Shriners and Temples.
Thank you for your support of David Ragan and the Healing
Power of Love racecar.
Yours in the faith,
Chris Smith,
Imperial Potentate
Visit this website to purchase a Healing Power of Love die-cast
David Ragan car:
http://www.davidraganstore.com/2016-David-Ragan-23Shriners-Hospitals-For-Childr-p/c236823s3dr.htm
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Legion of
Honor Club
Nobles, the Legion of Honor Club has been formed! Here is a list of your current officers.
President Noble Jim Glen J-Glen@att.net 704-379-9217
1st Vice Noble David Johnson dtcarolina@wilkes.net 336-467-0107
2nd Vice Noble Don Greene donsgreene84@gmail.com 828-226-6069
Treasurer Noble Dick Weinberg hedjoff@ix.netcom.com 941-735-9426
Secretary Noble Eddie Wrenn chev1995@hotmail.com 704-579-8149
Chaplin Noble Dick Gardner dpgard32@att.net 704-918-3399
If you or know of someone who would like to become a member of this new club
please contact any of the Nobles above.
Fourth Tuesday of the Month
• Monthly Meeting
(Families & Guests Welcome)
• Program with meal & fellowship
• Doors open at 6pm with social time
• Dinner with program/entertainment
at 7pm
Second Friday of the
Month - Grill Night
Members & Guests
Grill opens at 5:30pm to 8pm
510 Gate City Boulevard (Formerly High Point Rd.)
Greensboro, NC 27407 • 336-299-5901
Rent The Shrine Club - Weddings, parties, dances & more!
Check us out at www.greensboroshrineclub.org or call 336-707-6588 for information.
Did you play in a high school band or college band?
If so we need you!
The Oasis Temple
Band
CAPT. NOBLE SHEA FADEL, PC
CHARLOTTE – 704/309-5396
LT. NOBLE DOUG TEAGUE, PC
TAYLORSVILLE – 828/381-8415
SEC. NOBLE JOHN ELDER, PC PP
HIGH POINT – 336/687-8139
NOBLE ALLEN JONES, PC
THOMASVILLE – 336/313-0346
Latona Temple # 154 Daughters of the Nile
Supreme Assembly 2024
Working together to benefit the children
of Shriners Hospitals
The Grand Assembly of NC is raising funds and taking donations in order to host
the biennial international convention of the International Order of the Rainbow
for Girls (IORG). Donations may be tax deductible as the International Order
of the Rainbow for Girls is designated by the Internal
Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. If
you are interested in donating or in helping us raise the
needed capital to host this convention, please contact the
Committee Chair at NorthCarolinaIORG@gmail.com.
If you are a lady related by birth or marriage to a Shriner, Master Mason or Daughter of
the Nile, you are eligible to become a member of this growing organization committed to
supporting the important work of Shriners Hospitals for Children. For more information on
this dedicated fraternal order for women, contact Sally Saulsbery at (704) 996-5064 or
Betty Parker, PQ at (704) 654-7108 or email her at latona154char@gmail.com
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SEPTEMBER 2016 DESERT DUST
Memorials
Memorials
Donor:
IN Memory of:
Donor:
IN Memory of:
Mr Robert Parrish III
Phillip Ridge
Burch Living Trust
Robyn Vandresser
Graybar Electric Company
Cathy Rogers
Patrick & Kay Crouch
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Nunnery
Keystone Kops
Oasis Oriental band
Nancy & Bill Porterfield
Iris Haislip
Doyle & Kathy Simmons
Mary Neece
Albert & Kathryn Lochra
Mary & Douglas Cross
Susan & Keith Carver
Betty White
Bill Howell
Royal Order of Jesters
Kathyryn Greene
Millie Brittain
Oriental Shrine Ladies Auxiliary
Iva Hartley, Heather & Phil Reynolds
George Allen
Robbinsville Shrine Club
Lloyd Golding
Waynesville York Rite Masonic Bodies
Glenville Masonic Lodge
Blue Ridge Masonic Lodge
Noble Howard & Shirley Keyes
Julia Brannon
Rodney & Carol Hilton
Harold & Susan Davis Hillbillies
Clarence F. Hensley & Family
Margaret V. Thompson
Carl & Virginia Ferguson
Billie Sasser
Henry & Karen Morgan
Robbinsville Shrine Club
Robbinsville Shrine Club
Waynesville York Rite Masonic Bodies
Butch Stalker
William Hall, Sr.
Donald Cox
Dennis Sockwell
Dennis Sockwell
Dennis Sockwell
Dennis Sockwell
William Hall, Sr.
William Hall, Sr.
Cris Oehler
Dennis Sockwell
Dennis Sockwell
Dennis Sockwell
Dennis Sockwell
Dennis Sockwell
Dennis Sockwell
Clyde Tate
Donald Leatherman
Dennis Sockwell
Eulah Stamey
Lester H. Broussard &
James R. Joyner
David Greene
David Greene
Eunice Ritter
Virginia Brannon Huggins
Nell & Donald Leatherman
Capt. Joseph Deich
Larry Gregory
Robbinsville Shrine Club
Thomas & Andrea Lovins
Land of the Sky Shrine Club
Thorton & Pam Beroth
Darlene Phillips
John Miller
Nell Leatherman
Capt. Joseph Deich
Larry Gregory
Douglas Liingle
Priscilla McCall
William Maness
Kenneth & Sherry Eudy
Randy Ellis & Charles Shuffler
Royal Order of Jesters
Buddy’s Distribiting Company
Mike & Coleen Hopkins, Mike & Chris Orlando
Gary Jobe Builder, Inc.
Tammy & David Johnson
Connie Warren
Steven & Kathleen Durham
Donald Nelson
Susan Hays & Charles Barr
Dennis & Gail Ruppert
William & Helen Kirk
Shepherd Revocable Living Trust
Candace Howard
Mark & Sandra Burger
Terry Ward
Guy Deborah Peckitt
Pamela & Ramiro Reyes
Karen Ramey
Paul & Susan Lewis
David & Nancy Kinney Rob & Brenda Sheldon
Mark & Sandra Burger
Mountain Buggies
Stanley & Sylvia Wilson
Mountain Buggies
James & Catherine Sockwell
Sticky Burch
Joe Deich
Donald Leatherman
Dennis Sockwell
Dennis Sockwell (25),
Evelyn Gregory (300)
Christine Oehler
Lynne Crump
Noble Frank Morris
Noble V.V. Beroth
Lynne Crump
Herb Blankenship
Donald Leatherman
Dennis Sockwell
Dennis Sockwell (25),
Evelyn Gregory (300)
Richard Teeter
Dennis Sockwell
Dennis Sockwell
Col. Charlie McGugan
David Greene
Dennis Sockwell
Donald Cox
Dennis Alson Sockwell
Lynn W. Crump
Christine Oehler
Mrs. Callie Burge
Noble Robert C. Kraus
Noble Robert C. Kraus
Noble Robert C. Kraus
Eulah B. Stamey
Virginia Huggins
Virginia Huggins
Clarence Moran
Charles Ray Huffman
David D. Greene
Jan Hendricks
Mary (“Jan”) Hendricks
Jan Hendricks
Jan Hendricks
Christine Oehler
Jean Jones
Robert C. Kraus
Dennis Sockwell
Dennis Sockwell
Bonnie Latimer
Jan Hendricks
Mike “Putter Boy” Cray Golf Tournament
Michael Cray (Putter Boy Tournament)
Michael Cray (Putter Boy Tournament)
Michael Cray (Putter Boy Tournament)
Michael Cray (Putter Boy Tournament)
Michael Cray (Putter Boy Tournament)
Michael Cray (Putter Boy Tournament)
Michael Cray (Putter Boy Tournament)
Michael Cray (Putter Boy Tournament)
Michael Cray (Putter Boy Tournament)
Michael Cray (Putter Boy Tournament)
Michael Cray (Putter Boy Tournament)
Michael Cray (Putter Boy Tournament)
Michael Cray (Putter Boy Tournament)
Michael Cray (Putter Boy Tournament)
Michael Cray (Putter Boy Tournament)
Barbara Gillis
Barbara Gillis
Penny Bullock
Dennis Sockwell
Gene Walser
Gene Walser
DESERT DUST SEPTEMBER 2016
Memorials
Donor:
IN Memory of:
Harold & Susan Davis
Joyce & Al Clegg
Larry Gregory
Shirley Putman
Betty Bates
Mr. & Mrs. Claude Helms Jr.
William Maness
Steve & Julie Matlock
Sticky Burch
Charles & Eve Cobb
Mildred Long
Vance & Poochie Neece
Margaret Lepore
Jack & Linda Wallace
Harold & Susan Davis
Joyce & Al Clegg
Joyce & Al Clegg
Paul & Sybil Hagerty
Abbigail & Don Wheeling
Karen Orr
Charles & Colene Russell
Gene Walser
Gene Walser
A.E. “Gene” Walser
Mr. James W. Niell
James Warren Niell
James Warren Niell
Arnold E. Welser
James Niell
Robert Foxwell PP Khedive Temple
William Hall Sr.
James Warren Niell
R. Lynn Horney
Earl Dudley Blake
Ray Hough
Dennis Sockwell
Donald Cox
Dennis Sockwell
Dennis Sockwell
Dennis Sockwell
Chris Oehler
Jesse “J.P.” Huggins
Donations
AMOUNT:DONOR:
$5,000.00 $65.00 $100.00 $10.00 $70.00 $200.00 $1,000.00 $12.00 $460.00 $25.00 $5,000.00 The Ethel & George
Kennedy Family
Howard & Shirley Keyes
Tommy & Annie Greene
Richard Gagnon
David Faircloth
Elizabeth Morgan
George & Jamie Padgett
Lois Belk
Hillbilly Parade Unit
Donald & Judy Tucker
New River Shrine Club
Honors
Donor:
IN HONOR of:
Cavin-Cook Funeral Home
Philma Corp
Sara Guignard & Barry Hoover
Harold & Susan Davis
Sue Freeman
Oasis Nascarts, Oriental Band,
Oasis Clowns, Oasis Patrol,
Surry Mini Truckers, Oasis Hillbillies
Chris Oehler
Calvin Donald Cox
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Passed Within The Unseen Temple
- SEPTE M B E R 2 0 1 6 Name
City, State
CreaTED Died
George Vessell
Valdese, NC 8/29/87
6/12/16
Freddie Smith
Stanley, NC
11/2/96
6/13/16
Jonathan Turpin IV
Burnsville, NC 9/8/94
6/13/16
Calvin Cox
Randleman, NC 11/8/80
6/23/16
Thomas Thompson
Statesville, NC 4/2/05
6/14/16
Charles Baxter
Shelby, NC
10/29/77
7/12/16
Richard Watson
Belmont, NC
11/8/03
7/11/16
Joseph Lamm
Ridgecrest, CA
11/4/00
6/6/16
Robert Kraus
Franklin, NC
6/1/68
6/8/16
William Hall
Lenoir, NC 1/19/50
6/26/16
David Greene
Spruce Pine, NC
8/24/90
6/11/16
Paul Thompson, Jr
Charlotte, NC 5/2/70
7/11/16
Bobby Beaver
Myrtle Beach, NC 5/24/75
6/22/16
Dennis Sockwell
Browns Summit, NC
1/26/74
6/25/16
Eugene McLendon
Charlotte, NC
1/23/65
3/15/16
Robert Edwards
Shelby, NC
8/20/11
7/15/16
Samuel Hopkins
Norwood, NC
1/31/81
7/13/16
John Barwick
Charlotte, NC
10/15/66
5/25/16
Albert Sorrells
Arden, NC
10/21/61
7/22/16
Jesse P. Huggins, Jr
Mountain Home, N.C.
10/21/61
7/13/16
Walter M. Plaue
Weaverville, N.C.
6/12/92
7/29/16
George H. Allred
Bonlee, N.C.
5/9/56
7/29/16
Jack T. Sullivan
Thomasville, N.C.
10/30/89
7/29/16
James F. Greene
Marion, N.C.
5/28/80
8/10/16
Richard Spainhour, Sr.
Welcome, N.C.
3/1/80
8/8/16
Donald M. Putnam
Oak Island, N.C.
10/23/71
7/30/16
Arnold E. Walser
Raleigh, N.C.
10/28/72
7/24/16
OASIS HIGHLANDERS
Can ye play the pipes? Can ye play the drum?
Would you like to?
The Oasis Highlanders are recruiting new
members and would like to hear from you.
Experience is a plus, and so is the willingness to
learn a rare skill. We also would like to have a
drum major...Interested?
Contact Captain Mike Avery (704) 279-8076
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