Moolah®Shriners

Volume 75, Issue 9
St. Louis, MO
David Dieckhaus - Potentate
David
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May/June
2015- Potentate
November 2015
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What’s Inside...
Potentate Holiday Ball on 12/5
Save the Date
2016 Roster
Lunch with Santa
December Stated Meeting
Clown Trivia Night
Crossword Puzzle
Shriner of the Month
Santa Party for Shriners Patients
2016 Circus Update
Honor Those Who Served This
Veterans Day
Dedicated to Helping Shriners Hospitals for Children
2015 Elected Divan &
Board Of Directors
David Dieckhaus....................... Potentate
Lenny Martin, Jr...................Chief Rabban
Dean Isbell...........................Asst. Rabban
Kyle McEvoy.......... High Priest & Prophet
Richard Weber........................... Treasurer
David Jacobi, Sr..........................Recorder
Don Taylor, Jr..................... Oriental Guide
Representatives to
Imperial Council
David Dieckhaus Lenny Martin Dean Isbell
Don Taylor Jr.
Jerry Gantt
Imperial Potentate
2015-2016
2015 Appointed Divan
Moolah Appointed Positions
Russell Georgen......1st Ceremonial Master
Joe Shivley.............2nd Ceremonial Master
Frank “Pancho” Windler, PP............Director
Robert Daniels................................. Marshal
D.L (Monty) Kennedy..Shrine Club Marshal
Bill Snell.......................Shrine Club Marshal
Mitch Weinsting...........Shrine Club Marshal
Jack Melton................Captain of the Guard
Dennis Burkholder....................Outer Guard
Carl Barthold.......................................................Almoner
John Hewitt...............................Ambassador Chairman
Wayne Price.................Building Committee Chairman
Karl Erselius.......................................................Chaplain
Carl Barthold......................................................Chaplain
Dennis Burkholder.............Donor Relations Chairman
Ted Dearing.........................................General Counsel
Joe Shivley..................................Insurance Committee
Al Earls...................................... License Plates Director
David Schmucker.......Memorial Brick Walk Chairman
Shaun Ruether.....................................Co-Membership
D.J. Herman.........................................Co-Membership
Kenneth Myles, PP................ Shrine Club Coordinator
James Smith, PP...........................Co-Public Relations
Dennis Burkholder.........................Co-Public Relations
Jim Tracy............................................. Technical Advisor
Ronald Risher...................... Patient Referral Chairman
Todd Litzau.............................Clinic Referral Chairman
David Jacobi, Sr.............Grand Lodge Representative
Potentate's Aides
Rich Viner
Robby Dirkers Ernie Boulicault
Wallace Bowman
William Bradford
Mark Davis
Michael Davis
David Dieckhaus
Lenny Martin
Gary Fanger
Emil Fett
Dean Isbell
Kyle McEvoy
Don Gabel
Gaddy
Gale Bennington, P.P. ................Ad Vitam Jerry
Ryan Georgen
James W. Smith, P.P. ..................Ad Vitam Brett Grimm
Harold Hargiss
DJ Hermen
Moolah Temple Association
Randall I. Ottinger, P.P...............President Gary Holland
David Hope
Representatives to Central
States Shrine Association
Chief Aide
Assistant Chief Aide
Dennis Martin
Matthew Mayer
Richard Mayer
Eric McVicar
Jack Melton
Dale Nagel
Richard Pollock
Michael Reese
Ronald Reynolds
Shaun Ruether
Casey Thompson
Bud Waters
Richard Watts
Director General
Frank “Pancho” Windler, PP 2009
Potentate's
Personal
Aides
Benjamin Allen
Frank Cali
Lucas Dieckhaus
Scott Dieckhaus
Jerry Gaddy
Gale Going
Greg Heins
Kevin Heins
Robert Mathewson
Randy McDougal
James McEvoy
Matthew Niedringhaus
Mark Rethemeyer
Ted Schamburg
John Spraul
Don Wander
Shrine
Club
Aides
Elmo Blum
Terry Bunting
Benjamin Dennison
Gregory Dortch
Dennis Eaton
Melvin Gordon
Robert Holscher
Eugene Hopwood
Scott Hunt
Allen James
Jack Kairy
Ronald McCoy
Verle Naughton
Michael O’Cheltree
Ronald Pratt
Gregory Price
Paul Rose
Jimmie Sanders
Logan Santschi
Raymond Schulte
Michael Shulse
Rick Uebinger
Kevin Wooden
Lawrence D. Jones, PP........................1994
George E. Stephenson PP .................1984
Kenneth E. Myles, PP............................ 1992
Potentate’s Emeritus Aides
Charles Baker
Donald Baur
John Bowman
Richard Braun
Robert Callaway
Richard Carlson, Jr.
Bob Daniels
John Dodge
Albert Earls
Robert Grimm
James Hubeli
Conrad Jacobi
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Mark Lyles
Herbert Mahler
Robert Means
Raymond Moore
John Morrison, Jr.
Fred Plough
Wayne Price
William Ross
Donald Staffne James Stahl
Mitch Weinsting Kenneth Will
Donald Worley
Shriners Hospital for Children
St. Louis 314-432-3600
Board of Governors
Harvey L Mirly, M.D...................Chairman
Alex B. Rabin.....................Vice Chairman
Gale Bennington, PP................. Treasurer
Adrian Croissant........................ Secretary
Members
David Dieckhaus
Gale Bennington, PP Bernard G. Stever
Ronald Krueger, II
John Schloot
Charles M. M. Shepherd William Tracey
Associate Member
Moolah Shrine Circus
Dean Isbell............. .............Circus Chairman
Ron Reynolds..............................Circus Director
Wayne Price............Parade Marshal Emeritus
Richard Sopp...........Parade Marshal Emeritus
Jack Morrison..........Parade Marshal Emeritus
Mark Rethemeyer...... Circus Director Emeritus
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Living Past Potentates
James W. Smith.....................................1983
George E. Stephenson.........................1984
Richard H. Haag.................................1988
Kenneth E. Myles...................................1992
Randall I. Ottinger...............................1993
Lawrence D. Jones............................1994
Douglas E. Maxwell...............................1996
Stephen F. Pieper...............................1997
Ronald P. Krueger.................................1999
Barry R. Todd......................................2000
Ronald D. Woods.................................2001
H.H. “Bud” White..................................2002
Albert Faulstich.. .................................2003
Gale F. Bennington...............................2004
John G. Smith.....................................2005
Merle R. Truckenmiller..........................2006
Lester "Al" Greene..............................2007
Frank "Pancho" Windler.......................2009
William I. Drake......................................2010
James C. Brandenburg.........................2011
Andrew Metzger....................................2012
Patrick Hensley......................................2013
Dennis Kelley.........................................2014
Dale W. Stauss
Past Imperial Potentate 2014-2015
Chairman of the Board of Trustees
Shriners Hospital for Children
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126th Moolah Shrine Potentate
Illustrious Sir David W. Dieckhaus
Greetings Nobles,
We are quickly approaching the year end and the holiday season is upon us. The Fall Ceremonial was a success
as we bought in many new members. The “Trunk or Treat” was also a “huge” success (witch) the big kids, as well
as, the little kids enjoyed themselves. The Membership Committee held its 1st Annual Corn Hole and Washer
Tournament where we were able to show several potential Shriner candidates what the Shrine is all about. If you
missed this event you truly missed a good time. We hope to see you there next year.
November is a busy month starting out with the Potentate and First Lady “Jingle All The Way” Branson Christmas
Tour, November 12th-15th. There is a stated meeting on November 18th in the ballroom and ladies are welcome
to attend dinner with us, followed by a fun game of Bunco in the Oasis while we meet. Remember to stop by the
Sheiks Club after the stated meeting for a night cap or just to participate in some great fellowship.
The Potentate Holiday Ball is December 5, 2015 in the Ballroom. The Ballroom will be decorated in the theme
of “It’s a Wonderful Life” Every time a Bell Rings, a Shriner gets his Wings. Please make your reservations
today for this festive event. We will have great food and music by the “Fanfare of St. Louis” band and special
visits from some of our Hospital Ambassadors. Christine and I hope to see you there as this will be our last
event for the year.
Don’t forget to mark your calendars for Brunch with Santa on December 12th for all Moolah Shriners and
their families to visit with Santa. It’s a “free” event that all the children certainly will enjoy.
December 16th is my final Stated Meeting of the year and don’t forget that it is Election Night.
(This night is for men only as it is election night.)
I wish each and every Shriner and their families a very blessed holiday season. Please continue your support
for our great fraternity, as well as your, support and prayers for all of our shrine kids and their families.
“Let’s Be Seen In 2015”
Illustrious Sir David Dieckhaus
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Chaplain’s Corner
by Karl Erselius
Give Thanks to God
Last month I mentioned that as a child of God, giving thanks is NOT confined to a
day or season. Well November has two “official days” to give thanks. Nov. 11, Veterans Day, when we are to remember those who serve or have served our country in the
military, AND, thank God for their patriotism. Nov. 26 is Thanksgiving Day; a day of
giving thanks proclaimed by President and Brother, George Washington way back
in 1789. His proclamation reads in part, “Whereas it is the duty of all nations, to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His
benefits, and to humbly implore His protection”. Further, he was requested by Congress to “recommend to the people of the U.S. a day of public thanksgiving and prayer,
to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many single favors of
Almighty God.”
The tradition of Thanksgiving is to look to God in gratitude for His care and blessings. It does NOT matter that times may have been tough. We’re familiar with the hardships of the Pilgrims in the winter of 1620-21. In the fall of 1621 the Pilgrims harvested
crops. After all the trials they had been through they gave THANKS for their survival, for
food, and for the hope they had for the future. They had life, and it was clear to them
that their life and survival came from their Creator and Sustainer.
Throughout Scripture, God tells us it is important for us to remember Him. In the
Old Testament, God delivered His people twice to the land He had reserved for them,
once with Abraham; once with Moses. Both times, God reminded them repeatedly not
to forget Him when they had settled in the land, because He knew they would forget
Him as they became more secure and comfortable in the land. Among the reminders
God gave His people is Psalm 100, a Psalm that recognizes God for who He is, and
what He does for His people. It is a Psalm known throughout Israel’s history, as a
psalm of thanksgiving. In Israel when this Psalm was sung, there was almost constant
turmoil and insecurity. The nations around Israel continually threatened the nation’s
security. The Old Testament tells of many times when Israel had to fight for its survival.
(Sound familiar in today’s world?) Psalm 100 was one of the reminders God gave them
to look to Him as their Creator, Provider, and Sustainer.
In closing, a suggestion that prior to our Thanksgiving meal prayer, we read Psalm 100.
It’s short, very uplifting and certainly is fitting for today’s world situations. Remember,
always, that GOD IS LOVE. Let us be thankful this season not just for what He has
done for us, but for who He is! But, also remember, every day is a day to give thanks
to God. Peace, Shalom, and God Bless you all.
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These We
Do Not Forget
“Es Selamu Aleikum”
We do not lose the ones we love
They only go before
Where there is everlasting life
Where sorrow is no more....
And there the soul will always live
And peace is everywhere
We do not lose the ones we love
God Takes them in His Care.
September
Truman R. Askins
Dewitte L. Beaver
Paul D. Bridgewater
2015 Potentate’s Holiday Ball on December 5th, 2015
Wonderful Life
It’s a
$40.00 per person
Cocktail Hour 5:30 Presentation of Officers 6:30 Dinner 7:00
Music by FanFare Band
Open Bar • Free Babysitting Available
Black Tie/Dark Suit attire
RSVP with Payment by Nov. 27th
Reservation Form
Please return this form to Moolah Temple 12545 Fee Fee Road, St. Louis, MO 63146 or call 314-878-6301
Name__________________________________________________________ Lady or Guest(s)___________________________________
Address________________________________________________________________Phone_____________________________________
Please reserve________ seats.
Enclosed is $______ at $40 per person
I would like to be seated with_________________________
I have enclosed ________check payable to Moolah Temple
______________________________________________________
Credit Card is only accepted via phone
______________________________________________________
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2016 Roster
It is time to update the
Information Guide and Roster!
Get Connected and Log onto Shriners
Village! Go to www.shrinersvillage.com
to learn more!
Have you moved?
Changed phone numbers?
Do we have your current
contact information?
Please email updates to Lauren
at lauren@moolah.org or call
314.878.6301 x101
Please send by DECEMBER 14th!
2016 SHRINE CIRCUS UPDATE
Ron Reynolds –Circus Director (314-732-2121)
The 2016 Moolah Shrine circus will be held at the Family Arena in St. Charles. Mark your calendars for March 17th
through the 20th. We will be having the same number of performances as last year.
We will have our Circus parade in Old town St. Charles on Saturday, March 5th at Noon. After the parade we will return
to Moolah for the Circus kick-off. On Saturday, March 12th we will participate in the Cottleville parade to get exposure
for our circus. All Shriners are asked to join in the fun for all these events.
Ad packets should be in the hands of each unit, club or committee. If you do not have one, please let me know. The
earlier you get to the sponsors, the more time they will have to get funds budgeted for our circus. The time to get ads is
NOW!
Circus tickets for Shriners to sell will be available at the November stated meeting. Please have a representative at the
meeting to pick up your tickets. Remember, the circus is only as successful as YOU make it.
The Circus Committee is meeting on the second Wednesday of each month from September to March in the Guides unit
room. Any and all volunteers are welcome to join us. There is always plenty to do. Arrive at 5:30 PM for a light dinner
and the meeting begins at 6:00 PM. Please RSVP so we know how much food to prepare. 314-732-2121 or rdreynolds6@charter.net.
Our goal is to continue to make our circus the best ever, and to keep the seats full.
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November Shriner of the Month
Jay Traxel
Noble Traxel joined the Masonic Lodge in 1977 and the
Scottish Rite and Shrine in 1978. He is a Past Master of
Lambskin Lodge #460 and Master of Bridgeton Lodge
#80. Jay is a 33 degree Mason with the Scottish Rite and
continues to be active in all three branches of Masonry
including DeMolay. As a senior DeMolay he has received
the Chevalier and Legion of Honor degrees and also the
Zerubbabel Key for starting a new DeMolay Chapter in Sullivan Missouri and was the awarded the Advisor of the year
in 2013.
Better known as “Splatter” the Clown, he is the past
president of the Moolah Clowns, and past President of the
Moolah Drum & Bugle Corps.
Noble Traxel is always there to share a smile and a kind
word. As a Shrine Clown he has received the Red Nose
Award through the ISCA for several years. Each year, he
puts in hundreds of hours entertaining our kids at hospitals
and local events.
The Moolah Public Relations Team is proud to have Jay
Traxel as our Shriner of the Month for November.
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Mark Your Calendars
2 0 1 5
7th: Ainad Ceremonial
Yoway 250
12th-15th: Branson Trip
18th: STATED MEETING
LADIES WELCOME
26th: Thanksgiving Holiday (Office Closed)
27th: Thanksgiving Holiday (Office Closed)
2 0 1 5
5th: Holiday Ball
12th: Brunch with Santa - Ballroom
13th: Shriner’s Patient Party 12-3pm
16th: STATED MEETING/ELECTION
(Snow election date Dec. 23rd)
24th: Christmas Eve (Office Closed)
25th: Christmas Day (Office Closed)
2 0 1 6
1st: New Year’s Day (Office Closed)
9th: Clowns Triva Night
13th: Circus Meeting
20th: STATED MEETING
LADIES WELCOME
2 0 1 6
10th: Circus Meeting
17th: STATED MEETING
LADIES WELCOME
27th: Presentation Ball
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Meeting Schedules
Units & Committees
Shrine Clubs
Air Patrol - 2nd Mon.
Cape SC - 4th Wed. 6:30p Call for Location
American Muscle - 2nd Wed., 6:30p, Unit Room
Capital SC - 2nd Tues. 6:30p, Capital SC
Antique Cars - 1st Wed., Rich & Charlies Restaurant Daniel Boone SC - Last Thurs. 6:30p, JJ’s Restaurant
Arab Patrol - 1st Mon., Drill Practice - 4th Monday
ECMO SC - 1st Fri. 7:30p, ECMO SC
Band - Every Wed.
Four Rivers SC - 2nd Mon. 7:30p Gray Summit
BBQ Smokin’ Nobles - 1st Mon, Oasis
Joachim SC - 2nd Mon. Herculaneum
Chanters - 1st Mon. Business Meeting 7:30p Unit
Little Dixie SC - 4th Wed. LD Shrine Park
Room, Rehearsal every other Mon. 7:30p Mid-Mo SC - 2nd Wed. 6:30p Call for Location
Clowns - 3rd Mon.
Nemo SC - 3rd Thurs. 6:00p Call for Location
Computer Club - 2nd Mon. 7:30p
Ozark SC - 3rd Wed. 6:00p Shamrock Bar
DeMolay - 1st Wed. 7:00p
SEMO SC - 1st Mon. 6:00p SEMO SC
Directors Staff - 1st Mon.
Three Rivers SC - 3rd Fri 6:30p Three Rivers SC
Drum Corps - 2nd Mon, Rehearsals 1st, 3rd, 4th Mon
Tiger SC - Last Mon. Tiger SC
Gateway 500 - 2nd Tues.
Guides - Last Fri.
Hospital Committee - 3rd Wed., 6:15p, Committee Room
Legion of Honor - 4th Tues.
Motor Patrol - 2nd Mon.
Mounted Lancers - 2nd Wed., Ranch
Nomads - 4th Wed., 6:30p Food
Shriner
JUST A
REMINDER ABOUT
UPCOMING STATED MEETINGS...
• Dress in business casual
Provost Guard - 2nd Mon. 7:00p
• Dues Cards will be required
Reception Committee - 2nd Wed.
• Ladies are always welcome
Sound Unit - 2nd Mon.
Stage Crew - 1st Wed.
• Babysitting is provided
Swing Dance Unit - 1st Mon. 6:30p
• Dinner is served at 5:30p
TCCA - 4th Wed. 6:00p Oasis
• Meetings begin at 7:30p
Unique Motors - 2nd & 4th Mon.
YOMO - 2nd Wed.
• Balloting on all new petitions for membership
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ECMO Unit donates $997.64 to the
hospital fund!
Arab Patrol donates $1,000 to the
Shriners Hospital fund
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STATED MEETING PHOTOS
Swing Dance Unit donates $1,000 to the
transportation fund!
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Unit & Committee Reports
Air Patrol
Director: Bud Hildebrand President: Ted Lindner, Jr. 1st VP: Byron Smyrniotis 2nd VP: John Szuba Treasurer: Richard Prine Secretary: Chris Grau 314.283.3014
636.798.2602
314.872.8778
636.928.0595
314.603.6301
314.591.1710
Ambassadors
Chairman: John Hewitt
Secretary: Ted Schamburg
636-456-4885
314-638-3633
From Chairman John:
The first thing we notice in November will be the
end of daylight saving time on November 1st. We
have to adjust for early darkness in the evening.
There is plenty of election news leading up to the
national election for a new president next year.
This is an important time for all citizens.
Happy Thanksgiving!!! The autumn harvest is
upon us. The hustle and bustle of the Season gets
so hectic that we often forget to take time for the
things that are important to ourselves and family.
Take a moment to think, reflect and give thanks.
The next important date will be Nov. 11 in which
we pay our respects and honor to our Veterans.
To close out the month of November we will have
Thanksgiving Day. A time to give thanks for our
families, friends and the Shriner’s Hospital who
provides care for the special boys and girls.
Veterans Day is November 11th . Fly OUR FLAG
of These United States of America. Stand, Salute,
Put your Right Hand over your heart and give
thanks to the men and women that protect and
represent our great nation in the past, present
and future. THANKS !!!
Remember to be seen for the rest of 2015.
The Air Patrol meeting is November 12th. Watch the
calendar this month due to the way the days fall.
I call all of the Ambassador’s attention to the Ambassador lunches on the 2nd Friday of the month.
The next Ambassador’s Lunch will be on Friday,
November 13 in the Oasis at Moolah Temple.
The proposed slate of officers for 2016 will be
presented at the November Air Patrol meeting.
The election of Officers for the Air Patrol will be
held at our December Annual meeting. Come
on up to the meeting and support those that are
leading our crew into the future. Please consider
this your 14+ day notice of the same.
The Potentates Christmas Ball is December 5. As
in the past, this will be the Air Patrol’s Christmas
Celebration as well. Please make your reservations
with the Moolah Temple office and let them know
you want to sit with the Air Patrol Family.
Please mark your calendar for our annual Christmas Celebration for our Shrine patients and their
families. The date is Sunday, December 13th .
Celebration starts at 12 noon and goes till 3 pm.
This is a great event and is an expansion to what
we did in the past at our Shrine Hospital.
Don’t forget to sign up for the Potentates Jingle
All the Way to Branson trip on November 12-15.
Another reminder is to see 1st Lady Christine for
the Moolah Cookbook.
Please watch the Camels’ Tales for information
about all of the Moolah activities. Information
about all Ambassador Events will come to you
through the Camels’ Tales, E-mail or word of
mouth. For luncheon reservations call Gary Larrabee, 314-839-7421 or e-mail him at glhih123@
gmail.com.
NEXT MEETING
NOVEMBER 13 – Ambassador Meeting at
Moolah Temple
NOVEMBER 18 – Stated Meeting
ONCE AN AMBASSADOR
ALWAYS AN AMBASSADOR
Wishing you and yours a bountiful Thanksgiving.
God Bless.
In closing…
Tailwinds,
Dan-O – N4637K
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American Muscle
Director: Dave Evans
President: Keith Schilb
1st Vice President: Greg Martin
Secretary: Jim Gesell
Treasurer: Tom Nelson
The American Muscle Unit is having an exciting
year of growth. We would like to welcome our
newest 2015 member John Anderson. We are
very happy to have you as part of the Unit.
In November, the American Muscle Unit will hold its
yearly Veteren’s Day BBQ to show our appreciation
to our wounded veterans at Jefferson Barracks. This
will be the second year we will hold this event in
conjunction with that great bunch of guys from the
Smokin’ Nobles Unit.
The American Muscle Unit held a raffle at the
September 20th Buick Car Show at the Shrine.
The prize was a CCW Class taught by Kirkwood
Outfitters (all equipment and instruction provided)
and was won by Mike Reese. Congratulations
Mike and a big “Thank You” to everyone else who
participated.
The American Musle Unit participated numerous
parades this year. We drove both of our Magic
Carpet parade vehicles with their new, high-powered
engines as well as several of our muscle cars. If you
have a muscle car you would like to show or parade,
join us. If you do not have a muscle car but would
like to drive one of our Magic Carpets, join us! We
meet the second Wednesday of every month at 6:30
pm in the Unit Room we share with the Hospital
Committee. We hope to see you there.
Unit & Committee Reports
Arab Patrol
Captain: Doug Bachman
President: Ed Fesenmeyer
Secretary: Ken Elam
Treasurer: Phil Phillips
314-406-9729
314-487-3482
314-471-9883
314-348-7919
By: Gary Oakley
Greetings from the Happy Haven Retirement
and Rehabilitation Center….(The Bachman
Residence). To eliminate any confusion, it’s
not your editor sending greetings. It’s our
own Fearless Leader…AKA…the Captain…
Buldug. Janet ordered a special shipment of
Camels’ Milk with pureed prunes and bananas
that is now part of his regular diet. Enjoy your
retirement big guy. None of us can believe you
made it this far.
The next few weeks are busy. The holidays and
more are here. Be sure to get these events on
your calendars:
Election of Officers and Awards Night…The
date, time and location for this momentous annual event was not available at the time of this
writing. So watch Patrol Notes, keep eyes and
ears open, connect with president Ed for information. As always, your editor strongly suggests
you show up for this one. Otherwise you may be
elected to an office you were not expecting or
receive an award you would rather not accept.
An award everyone would be pleased to accept
will be presented to three in our ranks. A tip O
the Fez and thank you to the following for 25
years of service and dedication:
“Uncle” Freddie Plough
“Fast” Eddie (Lug Nuts) Wilder
Jerry “Never Late” Limbaugh
Other dates to remember:
11-21 Stated Meeting
12-5 Potes’ Holiday Ball and Patrol Party
12-7 Patrol Business Meeting
12-12 Santa’s Brunch
12-13 3rd Annual Hospital Patient Party
12-16 Stated Meeting/Christmas Party
Can’t bypass an opportunity to give a heartfelt
shout out to our own Bob Grimm. We’re all glad
to know you are feeling better.
Chanters
Director: Jerry Lee Gaddy
President: Jim Gesell
Treasurer: Richard Farrar
Secretary: William Bradford
636/458-8951
636/352-5146
636/349-2264
314/974-3084
By Monte Safron
Somewhat concerned! Somewhat describes the
cause of our concern.
Every month, in every issue of the Camels’ Tales
we plead, to the point of begging, for the chance
to sing for someone, a crowd, a nursing home
or even an individual in need of joy of a Chanter
melody. Maybe it’s because that plea has been
at the end of each article! Well here we are
at the beginning, so here’s our plea, PLEASE
CONTACT ANY CHANTER OR ANY OF THE
OFFICERS LISTED ABOVE. We need the work
and someone out there is in need of the joy of the
melodious melody we can provide.
It’s not too early to start getting ready for Thanksgiving. Sales are on NOW. As a matter of fact it’s
not too early to start making room in your freezer
to make ready for those early sale items.
Join us at the Stated Meeting November 18th. As
usual, you may bring your Lady. Give her a night
out! She’ll enjoy the games the Ladies play while
we attend our stated meeting during which Illustrious Sir David Diekhaus leads us down the path
of deciding those concerns of and for Moolah;
where we can help make moves in the most
positive direction...Better take a breath if you read
that whole sentence in one!
Clowns
Mike Howard (Howiee) Director
Jim Fritz (Fritz)– Pres
Terry Aaron (Chopper)- 1st Vice Pres
Mike Stevens (Mibo) - 2nd Vice Pres
John Tremblay ( Shabba-Dabba)- Treas
It seems like I just wrote an article last week for
the Camels’ Tales but a lot has happened this past
month. The Master Baisters placed second in the
annual Bar B Que contest with participants coming
from all over the United States. In fact, one guy
was from Wentzville.
Several parades and events were attended well
by our Unit and a lot fun always takes place during
these times. If you haven’t been able to attend a
recent event I hope you can make one in the near
future because its a lot more fun seeing everybody
dressed out and making the kids happy. Plus, I
need to learn some new balloon animals. The dog
and sword are getting old.
By the time you get this we will be in the holiday
season with Holiday Ball, Brunch with Santa
and my favorite the Shriner’s Patient Party. The
patient party really is the most rewarding event
besides the Circus. It is really great to see all of
our patients who are now doing well because
of the treatment our hospital was able to give to
them. If you attend you will see nothing but smiles
and a lot of kids running around having fun and I
mean running.
Congratulations are overdue to our own Nobel
Jim Gesell on his being chosen October Shriner
of the Month. We are very proud of Jim for all he
does for Moolah, The Chanters and Our Hospital.
As our President and choral conductor we follow
where and when he leads.
I am not sure what the Cardinals did in the playoffs
this year but I hope they did well and made it to the
World Series. I attended the second game of the
divisional series and guess who sang God Bless
America during the 7th inning. You’re right Merlin
(Tom Dolan) who is a retired Major in the Marine
Corps. He was in his dressed blues with a lot of
salad on his chest. For those of you who were not
in the service salad is slang for medals. Anyway he
did great.
Let’s not lose sight of our need of more Shriners.
We are an easy product to sell...get to those who
need what we have to offer...and that’s a lot!
Hope you all have a Merry Christmas and a
happy New year. Can I say Merry Christmas or
will I get in trouble?
God Bless the Shrine.
Today I will do what others won’t so tomorrow I
can accomplish what others can’t.
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone from the
Patrol. I’m just sayin’. Yeah baby!!
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Unit & Committee Reports
DeMolay
Committee
President Kurt Schumacher
V-President Jeff Kitsmiller Sr
SecretaryBob Weber
Treasurer Kent Barnett
Chairman Fred Veinfurt
314-503-5369
314-435-7908
314-560-2222
314-315-5469
314-960-7787
Nobles and Ladies,
On October 24th – Moolah has a new Youth King
and Queen!!
They will be announced soon. We would like
to extend a big MOOOOOLAH Thanks to the
retiring King, Queen, Prince, and Princess
for their participation in the Shrine events of
2014-2015. They were great representatives
of our Shrine Organization at youth activities
throughout the year!
Volley Ball – Volley Ball – Volley Ball at Moolah’s
Gym!!!!!!!!!
The DeMolay League runs during October and
November from 12:00 – 4:00 pm on Sundays
at the Moolah Sports Center. The DeMolay
Chapters will play in a recreational environment
promoting brotherhood and sportsmanship. This
is a great opportunity to introduce young men
to our Masonic Fraternity through athletics and
good clean fun. The Sweethearts help keep them
focused.
Mineral Area Chapter sponsored an Outdoor Degree in Park Hills, MO – The degree teams were
superb!! We will try to give you some advance
notice next year on the date of this event. Future
Shriners at work – Great Job!
The Circus is just around the corner. We’ll
be ready for March 2016 (Parades, Coupons
Distribution and Floor Operations). Always a
great time!
Drum
Corps
Director - Tom Duke
President - David Glenn
Secretary - Rick Gwydir
Treasurer - Rich Steed
By Jim Hubeli
Three cheers for Don Baur who again this year
promoted our annual Hospital Awareness Days
on September 11 and 12. We collect 2 days in
order to double the results. Don thanks all of the
volunteers for manning their posts and we thank
Don for being the first one there in the morning
and the last one there in the evening to take care
of the collection. We always receive good comments about Shriners and the Shrine Hospitals
from shoppers. Many people have had personal
experience with family and friends who have
been helped at the Hospitals.
Later on September 19th we participated again in
the Green Tree Parade in Kirkwood. We gathered
at the Kirkwood Lodge and proceeded to the start
at Kirkwood High School. Our new driver for the
parade was Rita Glenn, wife of our President
Dave. We appreciate she let us use her SUV to
pull the trailer in the parade. Kirkwood is known
as the Green Tree City and they always have
large crowds along the route which even closes
Kirkwood Road. At the end of the parade is the
fair in the park with many booths for food, drinks
and crafts. We decided to give our Director Tom
Duke and retired Kirkwood fireman Richard Watts
a break and sent them to the Motorcycle Ride in
St. Charles to help out. Our lucky soprano bugler,
Joe Shapiro, won a prize at last years Bike Ride
and believe it or not, he won the top prize at this
years raffle. Congrats Joe, you owe everybody
a drink. The Drum Corps donated to the Motor
Patrol for the Bike Ride.
LET’S BE SEEN IN TWENTY FIFTEEN
Note: The Missouri DeMolay State Installation of
Officers will be held on December 12, 2015 at the
Scottish Rite in St Louis (Program and times TBA)
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Guides
President: Ryan Georgen
Secretary: Robert Granquist
Director: Robby Dirkers
314-630-4765
636-300-8001
636-461-1571
I would like to thank everyone who gives of their
time and efforts at our activities to make them a
success. A special thanks to all the wives and
ladies who also give of their time
Congratulations to Richard A. Sopp, Jr. for being
a Shriner for 60 years.
Bingo is doing well, but could always use more
workers.
The hospital van is doing well, but can always
use drivers.
A Special Thanks to Nobel Wayne Price who
is stepping down as Parade Marshall. This has
been a job that he has done with ongoing energy.
He will be missed by all who have worked with
him.
Upcoming Events:
November 13 Guides Social Guides Room
November 23 Guides Meeting Guides Room
December 5 Holiday Ball Moolah Temple
December 12 Brunch with Santa Moolah Temple
December 13 Guides Christmas Party
December 21 Regular Unit Meeting Guides Room
Have a Safe Thanksgiving!
Unit & Committee Reports
Hospital
Committee
Director: Bob Sudholt
President: Bill Bradford
1st Vice President: Justin Fowler
2nd Vice President: Mike Heuer
Secretary: Dan Nickel
Treasurer: Bob Berry
314-805-5371
314-974-3084
September was a busy month for the Hospital
Committee. The September events included:
• Hospital Awareness Day on the 12th. The Committee collected over $300 from patrons of the
Schnucks Store near the Frontenac Hospital
• Hospital BBQ on the 14th . The Committee
cooked and served barbecue to over 150 patients, family members, and hospital staff
• The Hospital Committee participated in a
screening at Affiniahealthcare in North City on
the 19th
• The Committee conducted hospital tours for
@100 Nobles and their ladies from Arab Shrine
on the 26th of September.
A special tip of the Fez goes to Bob Berry for
coordinating the Hospital BBQ and Mike Heuer
for handling the Hospital Awareness event.
In October, the Committee has the following
special events:
• Friday, October 16th, 10:15am to 1:00pm the
Hospital Committee will conduct a BBQ, and
afterwards present a check from the Racquet
Ruckus to the Hospital. A big “Thank You” to
Bob Berry and everyone who supported him in
conducting his 7th Annual Racquet Ruckus which
concluded Saturday, August 22nd. This annual
fundraiser includes an Internet Auction, a Racquetball Tournament, and a Silent Auction with all
proceeds going directly to the St. Louis Shriner's
Hospital for Children.
• Saturday, October 24th, at 9:00am the Committee will provide Hospital Tours for Candidates,
Nobles, and Ladies preceding the Fall Ceremonial.
Motor Patrol
The Hospital presentation at the September
stated meeting was very informative and enlightening. The Motor Patrol thanks Illustrious Sir
Dieckhaus for the timely program.
The Wine Trip to Wright City’s Cedar Lake Winery, was enjoyed by 14 Nobles and guests of the
Motor Patrol. Special thanks to Patrick McEvoy
for providing the transportation and organizing
the trip.
Motor Patrol now has a Facebook page. Check
it out!
The Motor Patrol will be participating in the Veterans Day Parade on November 7th. Look for us.
Harley’s, Corvettes, Firetruck, and mini-choppers.
We will also be participating in the Thanksgiving
Day parade on the morning of Thanksgiving.
Start planning your special dish from the Moolah
cookbook for the November 14th pot luck meal at
the Motor Patrol Suite or bring your own special
dish! Either way it will be a “pig out”. Lots of fun
and adult beverages and food.
As a result of recruiting new members at the October Ceremonial, we look forward to some new
faces. The Motor Patrol is open to anyone interested. We have monthly social events, participate
in parades, work to raise money for the Hospital
and serve the Moolah Temple.
Swing Dance
Unit
Director Bud Waters
President Jack Melton
Vice President Beril Gillman
Secretary Gary Fanger
Treasurer Dennis Martin
This last months article was left out of the Camels’
Tales, so I have included it with this months.
August started off with a bang. On the 7th, we
celebrated Bob Kuban's Birthday with a large
crowd of his closest friends and fans. The
Sheiks club is now open on Friday and Saturday
evenings. Our Swing Dance crowd enjoys going
down for a nightcap after the dance is over.
On the 11th, 40 of our St. Louis dancers invaded
Chattanooga Tennessee, for the Shag Trax dance
convention, held at the Alhambra Shrine Center.
What a great bunch of hospitable people. The
Divan prepared 3 meals for over 300 dancers.
September was a busy month, with the hospital
ride, wine tasting, 2 car shows, a barbeque and
a wedding. Unfortunately, some of these events
were poorly attended or in the case of the Barn
Dance cancelled, because of lack of reservations.
I heard a number of people say I was going to go
to the Barn Dance, but they waited to make their
reservations. DON'T WAIT to make reservations.
Facilities, caterers, and entertainment have to be
confirmed. All events take a lot of planning, so if
you think you might go, make your reservations.
On the 25th of September our Director Bud
Waters married Judy Newton, in the "Oasis".
Congratulations to them both.
One of our main activities is the staffing of the reception desk at the Hospital to greet and welcome
our patients and their families. We are in need of
volunteers that can help work this front desk of the
Hospital during clinic hours in the morning, afternoon, or both. If you are available, please contact
President Bill Bradford at (314) 974-3084
Our Halloween dance is the 30th in the Ballroom,
with Fanfare supplying the music.I will report on
this next month.
On the 7th is the Yoway 250, the Branson trip on
the 12th, and the Stated meeting on the 18th.
For November we have Fanfare again for the
night before Thanksgiving, and they will be back
for the Holiday Ball in December.
If you would like to interact with our Shriner Kids,
their families, and the Hospital Staff and support
them through our activities, then we would love to
have you join us. We meet at 6:15 pm every third
Wednesday in our meeting room at the Shrine
(across the hall from the Chanters on the 2nd
floor). We look forward to seeing you there!
We dance every Friday in the "Oasis" at 7:30.
Hope to see you there.
WE DANCE SO KIDS CAN WALK
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Unit & Committee Reports
TCAA
President Dave Marino
C-314-574-8487
1st VP Gary Fanger
H-636-447-2361
C-636-697-5290
2nd VP Dennis Martin
C-636-293-3348
3rd VP Jim Gesell
Sec'y Treas/Scribe, Bob Daniels H-636-441-4917 C-636-675-4590
E-insurancebob@yahoo.com
Hope all had a great summer and all are doing well.
We are saddened to report that our TCAA Past
President and long time member Glen Duncan has
passed away. Please keep his family and friends in
your thoughts and prayer.
Don’t know what TCAA Stands for or what we do….
Ask your Unit Representative or call Bob (636-6754590) and we can come out to your meetings and
give a brief talk.
TCAA has “HLP-KDS” License Plate Stickers for
sale--only $3.00 each. Ask your unit representative.
TCAA is looking for “Corporate Donations”, to
ultimately provide necessary funds to support The
Saint Louis Shriners Hospital. We need your help in
our mission to support our St. Louis Shriners Hospital. Please give Gay a call (314-697-5290) if you
know a company with surplus items to be donated
that can be used to sell.
Unique Motor
Unit
Upcoming Stated
Meeting Menu
Director: Sir Thom McCann
President: Dan Jacobs
Vice-President: Rick Bruce
Treasurer: Gary Fanger
Secretary: Ken Wright
November
Sliced Beef Sirloin
We would like to say a big “Thank You” to everyone
who came out this summer and purchased Gus’s
pretzels from us. We had a great summer and it
was fun visiting with fellow Shriners.
We are looking forward to participating in the St.
Louis and Florissant Veterans Day parades. Please
come out and watch and give us a big wave.
At the end of November we will be having our
Unit elections and in early December we will have
our Unit Christmas Party.
If you would like to see what our unit is all about,
please stop by our unit room on the second and
fourth Mondays. We start at 7:00pm. We are
always looking for new members.
with Gravy
Parslied Potatoes
Green Beans Almondine
Italian House Salad
Rolls & Butter
Dessert
Looks like the new Hospital is well on its way and
going well, here are the newer numbers.
August 2015 Hospital statistics:
Outpatients 837, Inpatients 21, Outpatient
Surgeries 59
September Report not yet available.
Hope everyone is enjoying the Fall and get a head
start on your Christmas shopping!!!
PLEASE ALERT THE OFFICERS WHEN YOU
KNOW OF SICKNESS OR DISTRESS.
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Jimmy and Austin Naucke with
Potentate David Dieckhaus
donating $66 to the Shriners
Kids Christmas Party!
What a great story!
February 28, 2015
Dr. Luhmann,
Hello, my name is Haley Miller, I am 16 years old, and a student at Northwest High School in Cedar Hill, MO. About two years ago I was actually a patient of
yours at Shriners Hospital for Children. I first sought your care due to the scoliosis in my back. Following your wonderful work with my back, you performed a
lateral release on my left knee. Let me start by saying how truly thankful I am for the procedure. I am beginning my second year running high school track and
I am hoping to advance passed the district meet and on to the sectional and state meets within the next two years. This would not have been possible without
the help of you and the rest of the Shriners’ faculty, so I thank you from the bottom of my heart. As a young athlete who has experienced first hand what is
like to need medical intervention, but not want to give up activities, I have been considering the medical field more and more, specifically pediatric orthopedic
sports medicine. As a high school sophomore I have been looking into different career possibilities and being categorized as a “gifted student” I am blessed
with numerous opportunities to travel down a vast amount of career pathways. Currently I am enrolled in my second year of the school’s four year Biomedical
Program. This program is a rigorous college course through Missouri S&T and and a program called Project Lead The Way, which focuses on many different
aspects of the medical field. Completion of my first year has provided me with information on the principles of biomedical sciences. In first year the course
revolved around a woman named Anna Garcia and piecing together the reason behind her untimely death. Throughout the course we studied things such as:
diabetes, sickle cell anemia, and hypercholesterolemia. As a freshman I also took a biology course which tied in immensely with the biomedical course as
we covered things such as the role of genetics in the human body. The biomedical program has advanced me in my chemistry course and numerous other
courses as well. Thus far in my second year of the program (which is entitled Human Body Systems) we have learned about directional terms in the body as
well has the different body systems. We have covered systems such as the respiratory, nervous, and digestive systems. Soon my class will be evaluating
x-rays and identifying things like fractures when we cover the skeletal system, which I am very excited about. In late March we will also visit Logan University’s
cadaver lab. These courses have definitely sparked my interest in the medical field even more than before. However, I want to ensure the field is something
I will truly be able to handle. Which brings me to the reason I am writing this to you. I was curious if you would be interested in letting me do some kind of
job shadowing with you. I know some hospitals require a student to be 18 for legality purposes, but I was not certain on the age requirements at Barnes or
Shriners. Shadowing you would be a wonderful opportunity and something I would really like to experience. However, I understand if my age is problematic. If
my age is not a problem however, I would really like to take time this summer in late June or anytime in July to work with you. Thank you for your time, both in
reading this letter and treating me as your patient, I am very grateful. Seperately I have enclosed a letter of your work in action.
Sincerely,
Haley Miller
Email: haleyjean00004@gmail.com
Cell phone number: 314-278-7976
Home address: 866 Matthews Dr. Fenton, MO 63026
Haley Miller
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Nailah Court
#107
Noble Lodge
#684
It’s been a fun and exciting summer for Nailah
and we are just getting started for fall. These past
few months we have been busy. We volunteered
at the Father and Son Dinner serving dinner and
we enjoyed a fun evening supporting the Moolah
Swing Dancers on August 14th. This was a great
evening to enjoy music and dancing!
Worshipful Master: Juan White
314-341-9111
Secretary: Charlie Wiegert
314-565-8523
cwiegert1@gmail.com
Toni Burst, President
Gloria Means,Vice President
Kathy Myers, Secretary
Janet Loesch Treasurer
We could use your help! Our next chip program
is Sunday, December 13th from 11 AM to 2 PM
in the ballroom at Moolah Temple, in support of
the Shriners Hospital Patients Holiday Party. This
is easy work, you can do it! Please contact Ken
Fontana to sign up to help at kenfontana@att.net
or call him at 636-485-2984.
“Twas the first day of Fall and the Temple Club
Ladies enjoyed their Fall into another terrific
meeting. That “All Star” Decorating team, Dorothy and Janet, worked their magic and turned the
Oasis Room into a Mini Cardinal Baseball Team
Celebration of Victory. (to come)
September we had several of our ladies helping
out the Motor Patrol Unit assisting with serving
lunch at the Shrine Bike Ride. What a beautiful
day for a bike ride!
We started back on our regular scheduled stated
meetings and are getting ready for upcoming fall
fundraisers! We had a table at Lady Christine’s
Vendor Fair on October 21st and we thank everyone who participated in the “Super Card”.
Fun was had by all at our trip to Villa Antonio Winery! Perfect fall day and enjoyed seeing everyone!
We were excited to initiate three new ladies into
Nailah this past month and as always we are looking for new members. If you see any of our ladies
out and about and would like further information
in joining Ladies Oriental Shrine of North America,
just let us know. We are always looking for new
members to join and always have a petition in
hand! As our current Grand High Priestess motto
states, “It is the light within that makes a smile
glow.” Join Nailah today and share your beautiful
smile with the children of Shriner’s Hospital.
In Service,
Mary Haupt, HP
Our November meetings are on Tuesday November
3rd and Tuesday November 17th. Dinner is at 6PM
with Lodge opening at 7PM. There is a good chance
we will be conferring the Entered Apprentice degree
one or both nights. Any Shriner is welcome to attend
a meeting anytime they would like!
Congrats to WB Corey Woodward , who continued
the Noble tradition, and received the Grand Lodge Of
Missouri Honor Lodge Certificate and Jewel for his
outstanding year leading Noble Lodge in 2014-15.
This is the 11th year in a row we have earned this
distinction, and Noble Lodge is the only Lodge that
can say they have earned this prestigious award
every year of their existence! Noble Lodge was
also presented with a certificate of recognition by
Most Worshipful Brother C. Brent Stewart from The
Masonic Home Of Missouri for The Vincil Society for
their participation and contributions.
If you know someone who might be interested in
becoming a Mason, you can be the 1st line signer
of your candidate’s petition. Only 1 signer of a
Masonic petition needs to be from Noble Lodge,
the other signer can be from any Lodge. Keep
this in mind if you have a candidate.
It all starts with you submitting the petition for
your candidate. The petition (and $75 initiation
fee) will be received at our next meeting, and
your candidate will be notified. In most cases he
will be invited to attend the next meeting, meet
with the investigating committee,
and then his EA degree will be
scheduled. Regular meetings
are on the first and third Tuesdays of each month.
Temple Club
After a rallying Call to Order, our President
Toni,gave an Inspiring Invocation and led us in
Pledging Allegiance to our Flag.
Our meeting progressed in the regular manner
with the reading of the Minutes, the Treasurer’s
Report and with Jackie reporting that the Books
had been audited and were in perfect order.
Chris and Toni made their Introductions and Chris
brought us up to date on future happenings at
Moolah.
Sandy has been working extra hard on our
constantly changing Rooster and she has it
ready for us now. THANK YOU, Sandy, we really
do appreciate all your hard work Just a gentle
reminder-our Temple Club will be 100 Years Old
next year. Be on the look-out for the planned
celebrations
After a delicious luncheon we were entertained
by a Representative of the KAKAO Candy
Comp[any, located in our Area. He had three
different kinds of Chocolate for us to Sample,
ymmm and he assured us that Kakao was the
best candy in St. Louis. Did you know that
Chocolate is grown on a tree and it is actually a
vegetable? Good Trivia Info.
After another great meeting, seeing and visiting
with one another, enjoying the Cardinal Decorations, good food , luscious chocolates, it was time
to head for Home Plate,with that Famous Departing Shout. GO CARDS!!!
If you have any questions, contact
the Master or Secretary from the
information listed above.
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Swing with the Best! Have Dennis & Dianne from the
Swing Dance Unit help set up your next Get-A-Way.
Daughters of the
Nile Sydyk
Temple #107
Colette Nagel, Queen
PQ Mary LaTragna, Recorder
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314-560-3864
314-566-4727
We want to extend an invitation to all ladies, 18 and older, to join our wonderful group of ladies for a sisterhood of philanthropy, good friends, and
good times. We would love to have young women join us aged 18 to 26
to form a special place in our Temple designed specifically for them. We
welcome their ideas, energy, and willingness to help support our temple.
As always, all our funds go to support the Shriners Hospital for Children.
Our schedule of events is:
Our Annual Bazaar and turkey dinner, October 18 at Freedom Temple
from 12:00 pm to 4:30pm. Dessert is included. $8.00 for adults and $5.00
for children under 10. Come and join us! We have great raffle prizes,
including 42” color TV, vendors, and a wonderful full menu turkey dinner.
Our annual Trivia Night will be on November 7th at Freedom Temple. Dinner is provided with the entrance fee. We will be raffling off great baskets
and other items.
Watch for us at the Trunk or Treat at the Shrine October 30th!
Our Supreme Queen Visit will be on November 23rd, with a Ceremonial
and Banquet and on November 24 we will tour the new Shriners hospital
and have lunch immediately after.
Help us help the children! Please attend our annual bazaar to keep our
Temple going and trivia night is a major fundraiser for the hospital.
If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact
Queen Colette or PQ Mary LaTragna at the numbers above.
Hear ye, Hear ye, Save the Date!
All Nobles of the
Moolah Temple
are hereby notified of a Magical Ball to be held
February 27th. We humbly request the pleasure of
your company at this Magical event.
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Club Connection
Daniel Boone
Shrine Club
President: Mark Rethemeyer
Secretary: Robert Holscher
314-605-7615
636-240-8552
Daniel Boone Shrine Club is a very friendly group
of Shriners and their Ladies. We meet every
month for dinner and we always have a great
time when we get together. We would love to
have you and your lady come check us out!
Our next 2 meetings are:
• Thursday, November 19th – JJ’s restaurant in
O’Fallon. Arrive between 6:00 and 6:30 for dinner (separate checks) and at 7:30 the guys have
a meeting and the ladies play Bunko.
• Thursday, December 3rd – Holiday Party at All
Occasion Banquet Center located in St. Charles.
There will be appetizers, a buffet dinner and open
bar for around $25 per person. We have to give
the banquet center a guarantee, so “Reservations
are required”. Call President Mark Rethemeyer at
314-605-7615 for all the details and to reserve.
You do not have to be a member of Daniel Boone
to join us for our events. All Shriner’s and their
Ladies are always welcome and encouraged to
join us. We will make sure you are greeted when
you arrive, and that you and your lady will have
a great time. For more information or to RSVP
for any of our events, contact President Mark at
314-605-7615.
Joachim Shrine
Club
Tiger Shrine
Club
President: Leonard Keller
1st Vice President: Joe Smart
2nd Vice President: Jim Westcott
3rd Vice President: Bill Kohout
Secretary/Treasurer: Elmo Blum
Director: Erie Gonzalez-Rubio
314-565-7646
In case you missed it we have some celebrities
in our ranks. Leonard Keller, Elmo Blum, Monty
Kennedy and Ron Aldridge were on Show Me
St. Louis. They brought the I Pads that Joachim
Shrine Club bought and donated them to the St.
Louis Shriners Hospital for Children. The hospital
has asked for I Pads to be used for informational tours for patients and their families. Every
member should be proud through their hard work
from barbeques this past summer we were able
to raise the money to supply these I Pads from
the club.
Also President Keller has raised the stakes on
Christmas baskets to the needy. Last year the
club bought 6 baskets that provided 6 needy
families with the fixings for a great Christmas dinner. Leonard has made the goal of this year to
provide 12 baskets and also include gifts for the
kids of these families. If you are able to contribute or assist with distributing the baskets please
contact Leonard.
Everyone have a great Thanksgiving.
President: Jason Acton
Secretary: Dr. Jim Kern
573-289-6858
573-999-7993
By Mitch Weinsting
573-446-1327
Email MO6022@AOL.COM
As we approach the end of the year I know
everyone is busy getting ready for the holidays.
But don’t forget to come out to the club for fun
and fellowship. We have done a lot of work lately
and the club looks great. Thanks to everyone
that came out to the October Ceremonial and
congratulations to the new Nobles of Tiger Shrine
Club and all of the new Nobles of Moolah temple
from both ceremonials. Tiger is back and growing so come out and be a part of the fun. Thank
you to Ill Sir Dieckhaus for all the support this
year as Tiger makes a comeback.
Don’t forget to plan on attending the meeting at
Moolah, especially the December meeting where
we vote on the new officers. Come out and be a
part of the festivities.
Our November meeting will be on 11/30 so come
out and have a say as we discuss the officers for
2016. Have a say in how we continue to grow.
Dinner at 6:00 with meeting to follow, see you at
the meeting and don’t forget to bring your fez.
The Tiger Shrine club meets at 2315 N Stadium
Blvd, Columbia, MO 65202.
Stephen F. Pieper, MBA, CLU®, ChFC®
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Book your next event with Moolah®
Moolah Unit/Club/Committee Events:
Ballroom: $650
Oasis: $450
$500 security deposit (refunded if no damages are found)
Member Benefits for Moolah Shriners & Immediate Family:
Ballroom: $875
Oasis: $550
$500 security deposit (refunded if no damages are found)
Non-Shriner & General Public Events:
Ballroom: $1,750
Oasis: $1,100
$500 security deposit (refunded if no damages are found)
Booking: Moolah Office 314.878.6301
Caterer: Genesis Catering 314.894.7073
Come on in and book your next event with us! If you would like to take a look at our rooms feel free
to stop by 9:00a-4:30p Monday-Friday. Gensis Catering can also provide viewings on the weekends.
Weddings • Receptions • Class Reunions • Birthday Parties • Graduation Parties
Moolah Temple Guides Bingo
Wayne Price, Bingo Chairman
V.F.W Post #3944
10815 Midland Ave,
Overland, MO 63114
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LPL Financial
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December Stated Meeting
and Election of Officers
12/16/2015
snow date 12/23/2015
Important Notice - Annual Election Meeting
The election of officers for the Moolah Temple will take place at the Stated Meeting on December
16th, 2015 or on December 23rd, 2015 in case of inclement weather. Please be aware of the following
section of Imperial By-Laws pertaining to the electioneering.
325.11 Election Regulations
(a) Electioneering. A candidate for an elected office in a Shrine temple may print, publish and circulate
during the year he is seeking the elected office, a résumé consisting of his educational background,
his vocational history, and his Masonic and Shrine record. Except as provided in the prior sentence, the
printing, publication, circulating or distribution of resolutions, letters, telegrams, tickets, email or other devices, by a unit, club, Noble, or group of Nobles, suggesting, recommending opposing, or containing the
names of proposed candidates for office in the temple is prohibited.
Moolah Temple Association Meeting in the office at 5:30pm on December 16th, 2015
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Fundraising Brick Program
building a strong foundation brick by brick
In the courtyard in front of the Moolah office, there is a pyramid. The walk-way running to and from
the pyramid is the “Moolah Walk of Fame”. You can have a brick in the “Moolah Walk of Fame” for
a donation of only $100.
For $100 you get a 4” x 8” brick with 3 lines of 18 characters each. Along with that, you will receive
a certificate you can display on your wall.
For $250 you get a 4” x 8” brick with 3 lines of 18 characters each AND a small replica (1.5” x 3”)
with the same inscription to use as a paper weight. In addition, you will receive a certificate to display on your wall.
For $500 you get an 8” x 8” brick with up to 6 lines of 18 letters each. In addition, you will receive a
certificate to display on your wall.
What an excellent way to pay tribute to the memory of someone that has been very dear and
special to you.
To order a brick, cut on the above line and complete this bottom portion and send it to the Moolah Office.
I would like to order the following brick to be placed in the “Moolah Walk of Fame”
$100 4” x 8” Brick (Enter up to 3 lines for inscription in the area below.)
$250 4” x 8” Brick (Enter up to 3 lines for inscription in the area below.)
$500 8” x 8” Brick (Enter up to 6 lines for inscription in the area below.)
Your Information:
Full Name_________________________________________________________________________
Your Address______________________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip_____________________________________________________________________
Phone Number____________________________________________________________________
Payment is accepted via check or credit card. (credit cards are taken by phone only 314.878.6301)
Print how you want the brick to read. (Punctuation counts as a character)
Please print clearly - Not responsible for misprint of names
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Check out these photos!!
1. Nomads bribing Potentate David Dieckhaus
for the best BBQ
2. Clowns bribing Potentate David Dieckhaus
for the best BBQ
3. Hospital Ambassador Madelyn Hubbs with
Jack Melton and Potentate David Dieckhaus
4. Potentate David Dieckhaus and Jack Melton
with Best Car Pick at Car Show: Fred Caress
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A big THANK YOU to all Units,
Clubs & Committees for your
participation in Hospital
Awareness Day!
To Date Collections:
$8,982.61
Leader to Date:
Drum Corps
Father & Son
Richard and Matt Meyer
Moolah Shriner and Financial Advisory
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or
314-238-0207
PETITION FOR INITIATION AND MEMBERSHIP
Moolah Shrine
®
To the Potentate, Officers and Nobles of Moolah Temple, situated in the Oasis of St. Louis, Desert of
Missouri, I, the undersigned, hereby declare that I am a Master Mason in good standing in
_________________________ Lodge, #________, located at _________________________________,________
which is a Lodge recognized by or in amity with the Conference of Grand Masters of North
America. Furthermore, I have resided at my current address for not less than 6 months, as required
by the By-laws of The Imperial Council. I respectfully request that I may be made a Noble of the
Mystic Shrine, and become a member of your temple.
If, I be found worthy, and my request granted, I promise to conform to the Articles of Incorporation and
Bylaws of the Imperial Council and the Bylaws and Ceremonies of the Moolah Temple.
Print Full Name:_____________________________________________ Wife’s Name:_______________________________
Birthplace:_____________________________________________________________Birthdate:______/________/________
Were you ever a DeMolay?________ If so, what was the Chapter name and location?______________________
Profession or Occupation:________________________________________________________________________________
Hobbies/Interests:________________________________________________________________________________________
Have you previously applied for admission to any temple of the Order? Yes_______________ No______________
If so, to what temple?____________________________________________________________ When?________________
Address:_________________________________________________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip:__________________________________________________________________________________________
Home Phone: (_____)___________________________ Business Phone: (______)__________________________________
Cell Phone: (______)____________________________ Fax: (_______)____________________________________________
E-Mail Address:___________________________________________________________________________________________
Signature:________________________________________________________________________________________________
Initiation Fee: $100.00 (Payment must accompany this petition)
Dues: January-March= $120 April-June= $95 July-October= $70 November-December= $20
25 years of age and younger= $30 (No initiation fee)
Recommended and Vouched for on the Honor of
1. Print Noble’s Name:___________________________________________________________________________________
Signature:________________________________________________________________________________________________
Member Number:________________________________________________________________________________________
2. Print Noble’s Name:___________________________________________________________________________________
Signature:________________________________________________________________________________________________
Member Number:________________________________________________________________________________________
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Stephen F. (Steve) Pieper, PP, CLU, ChFC
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Valenti's Market & Catering 6750 Mexico Rd. 636-970-2992
Brandenburg Law Offices Wills, Trusts &
Probate Estates - 314-993-4261
Wehrenberg Theatres, call 1-800-Fandango for
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Weiss and Associates, P.C., Attorneys
specializing in Corporations, LLCs, Contracts,
Real Estate, Trademarks and more
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Guides BINGO! Starts at 11:00 a.m. every
Thursday at the VFW Post in Overland
Intek.net, LLC - Computer Engineering
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Jim Butler Chevrolet
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oolah Statistics
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