January Osman - Osman Shrine

January 2014
Vo l u m e 1 2 9 • N u m b e r 1
Osman Shrine Officers
2013
Divan
Roger Berge (Jennifer)
Potentate
rberge2@yahoo.com
Jeffrey Olsen (Julie)
Chief Rabban
jjolsen12@gmail.com
Directors Staff, Winona Area Shrine Club, Crown Jewel
Bruce Thomas (Terri)
Assistant Rabban
partsxpress@charter.net
Osman Cycles, Pipe Band, St. Paul Zagalas
Rich Purcell (Sharon)
High Priest & Prophet
purcellrs@aol.com
Drum & Bugle, East Central Shrine Club, Friendly Valley Shrine Club,
Mighty Mites
Mike Nehm (Sandy)
Oriental Guide
smnehm@comcast.net
Blooming Prairie Shrine Club, Cannon
Valley Shrine Club, Clubs & Units, Provost
Russell Christofk (Pauline)
Treasurer
rchristofk@comcast.net
Tom West (Rose)
Recorder
twest212@hotmail.com
Anders Haugen (Adriana)
1st Ceremonial Master
ajhaugen@gmail.com
Austin Oriental Band, Austin Area
Shrine Club, Clowns, Patrol
Larry Norte (Audrey)
2nd Ceremonial Master
mn442man@yahoo.com
St. Cloud Go-Karts, St. Cloud Shrine Club,
St. Cloud Zagalas, Legion of Honor
Sean Gardiner (Tracy)
Marshal
sean.gardiner@stigardiner.net
Chanters, Hi-Hats, Mankato Shrine Club,
Mankato T-Birds, Sheiks
Mark Galloway (Lori)
Captain of the Guard
markgalloway65@yahoo.com
Alexandria Shrine Club, Alexandria Calliope/Four Wheelers,
Nomads Club, Cigar Club
Outer Guard
Albert Lea Shrine Club and Cars, Rochester Cycles, Rochester Dragons,
Merry Medics, Rochester Shrine Club, Rochester Zagalas
Ill Sir Roger Berge’s family. Roger, Jennifer,
daughter Brittney and son Austin.
Pote’s Notes
Nine years and 3
days. That is the length
of time since I stood
before you all for the
first time as your Outer
Guard. A lot of time has
passed since that cold
Roger Berge
and icy January day in
2005 and a lot of things have changed.
We have a new building, some new
units and clubs and many many new
Nobles. I have grown personally and
professionally thanks to all of you,
I have learned to be a better Shrine
Mason because of you, I have learned
a greater value and importance of
family because of you. Osman has
done many things for me and I
would like to think I am giving
something back. I have held many
positions in Osman and in the
Masonic Lodge during my years on the
Divan and while going through the chairs
at Lodge, but one thing has not changed;
I still have a strong focus on Membership.
I saw a need to change and grow in 2005
and picked my theme that year and I was
told I was being kinda bold naming my
theme the day I was appointed as Outer
Guard. I’ll tell you it may have been bold
but it is the same theme today as it was
in January 2005. “ABC-123 Back to the
Basics”. Back to the Basics doesn’t mean
we need to do what we did 20, 50 or even
100 years ago. Back to the Basics simply
means we need to be New and Innovative
like the 13 Masons that started this Great
Shrine. Come up with new ideas, new
units,
new games, new
parties and pretty soon we’ll have New
Nobles. Friends want to have fun with
friends and if we provide fun we will
grow and keep the Nobles we have.
This year we are going to create 99 new
Nobles, How? Simple, Just Ask. One way
to build Osman Shrine is to build the
Blue Lodges within our area. Just think if
every one of us brought in 1 new Bother
Mason to Lodge and saw them through
the degrees we would have 275 new
Nobles. How you ask? Simple, it’s proven
that appx. 25% of all Masons will join
the Shrine and with almost 1200 strong
in Osman we can
surely
get a 10% jump
on new creations. Osman’s Membership
Chairman Mike Yankovec and I are
looking forward to attaining this goal
and working with you to make it. I
look forward to serving you over the
next twelve months and will not take for
granted the trust you have all put in me
to serve as Potentate of Osman Shrine.
Fraternally Yours
Roger H. Berge
In This Issue...
Osman State Meeting.................................................................. 4
Club & Unit News........................................................................ 6
Breakfast with Santa................................................................. 12
Enter Shriners Essay Contest..................................................... 13
Osman Paper Supporters.......................................................... 14
Club & Unit Heads..................................................................... 15
Parade to Glory......................................................................... 16
Daughters of the Nile................................................................ 18
Osman Womens Auxiliary.......................................................... 20
Zagalas Holiday Party................................................................ 22
Notes from the Ticket Booth....................................................... 24
Calendar of Events.................................................................... 26
January 2014
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Osman Stated Meeting, December 3, 2013
Motion made to accept report. Motion
was seconded and passed.
n Oriental Guide: Rich Purcell
Rich Purcell reported there were
four demits: Darwin Meyers, Stephen
Leinen, Dr Ralph Magnusson , and Bob
Holly and 52 suspensions will take effect
on December 31, if their 2013 dues are
not paid.
Prior to the meeting, there was
a presentation by Don Ingles from
Shriners Hospital for Children – Twin
Cities regarding the various ways to
make contributions to the Hospital.
n Meeting called to order:
Illustrious Sir Donald Harmsen called
the meeting to order at 6:40 PM. All
present were Nobles. Pledge recited,
invocation given by Chaplin Dan Skoog.
n Chief Rabban: Roger Berge
Roger Berge gave the report on the
associations, affiliations, restorations and
new creations. All were voted on in the
affirmative. An affiliation voted on was
Harold King. New Creations voted on
were: Michael Kauss, Ben Kellogg, James
Beavers, Houssam Abou Mourad, Shawn
Carlson, Tyler Cooley, Chris Chopp,
Riley Brolsma, Robert Corwin, Trevor
Faundeen, and Kurt Walleser.
n Introductions of Past Potentates:
Faye Hassie PP 1982, Jerry Plachecki
PP 1999, Henry Paulson PP 2003,
Franklin Peterson PP 2007, Roger
Robinson PP 2008, James Berg PP
2009, Frank Spevak PP 2012.
n Nobels attending their first meeting:
James Beavers
n Recorder: Tom West
Motion made to accept the minutes
from the Stated Meeting held September
10, 2013, as printed in the Osman.
Motion seconded and passed.
n Treasurer’s Report:
Russ Christofk
Treasurer Russ Christofk gave the
Treasurer’s report. A motion was made
to accept the report as given. The
motion was seconded and passed.
n Treasurer’s Report:
Rich Johnson
Trustee Rich Johnson gave the report.
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report. These Nobles are now or have
recently been ill: P.P. Marv Edelstein,
Bert Aikens, Al Rieder, Merlin Mattson,
Richard Seppala, Mike Nehm, Gary
Ness, and Roger Taylor.
n Black Camel Report:
Assistant Rabban Jeff Olsen
Jeff Olsen read the list of Nobles who
have passed since our last meeting. A
moment of silence followed the reading
of their names, and the Chanters
honored their memory with a song.
They were Lester Strouse Jr., Elmer
Malinen, Mike Elwell, Louis Gerald
Wagner, David Wick, Warren Nelson,
Gerald Wrubel, Orvis Alberts, and Wally
Ask.
n Good Cheer Report:
Marshal Larry Norte
n Hospital Report:
PP Roger Robinson
Roger reported that PP Hank Paulson
will complete his term on the Shriners
Hospital Board at the end of the
month. This will result in an opening
for an Osman Shriner on the Hospital
Board. Candidates were interviewed
and the Hospital Board appointed PP
James Berg to the position. Roger also
reported that the Hospital is hiring a
new physician. There is also another
physician who is working part time one
weekend per month at the Hospital.
Roger stated that we always need more
kids. Our Hospital is growing, and it is
one of the highest rated Hospitals in the
system.
n Circus Report:
Assistant Rabban Jeff Olsen and
John Davenport
John introduced the 2013 Circus
Banner. The cost is the same as last year,
$50. He also has plaques available for
the same amount. John stated that we
need to sell ads for the Circus Coloring
Books. He also stated that Shriners can
sell all of these items plus tickets. Bikes
were donated to the Circus tonight by
the Chanters, the Cycle Corps and the
Cigar Club.
Larry Norte gave the good cheer
January 2014
n Membership Report:
Warren Lynch
Warren stated that there are 52
members to be suspended for nonpayment of dues. He stated that we
desperately need new members and he
would welcome any ideas or suggestions
as to what we can do to increase
membership.
Deadwood, SD. The trip will be 4 days
and 3 nights. The bus will pick up at
Albert Lea, Rochester and the Osman
Temple. Some of the sights that we
will see are the Corn Palace, Mount
Noble Dave Tabor asked for the
Nobility to make sure they RSVP for the
Club and Unit meeting which will be on
Dec. 10.
n Chief of Staff Report:
No report.
n New and Old Business:
Rushmore, Bear Country, the Badlands
and Deadwoods Boot Hill. The cost
will be $499 per person, which includes
some meals.
Oriental Guide Rich Purcell reported
that the Children’s Holiday Party will
be Dec. 8, 2013, from 1:00 PM –
3:00 PM. Bring your children and
grandchildren. There will be games,
crafts and entertainment.
Budget. The Budget was presented
and moved for adoption. Motion was
seconded and passed.
Treasurer Russ Christofk moved for
a vote for the expenditure from the
Pilgrimage Fund for 2014 Midwest
Winter Session. There shall be
appropriated from the Pilgrimage Fund
the sum of $9,000 or as much there
of as is necessary, for the Divan, the
nobility, and the seven elected Midwest
Representatives to attend the Midwest
Winter Session in Sioux Falls, SD.,
February 20 -22, 2014. The motion was
seconded and passed.
Noble Mark Hughes announced that
Dec. 11, 2013, will be Mark Hughes
day in St. Paul. The ceremony will
take place at the Ramsey County Court
House at 3:30 PM.
First Ceremonial Master Mike Nehm
reported that the Directors Staff are
selling pies.
It was suggested that we form a
transport club to provide rides for
patients and parents to the Hospital.
Illustrious Sir Harmsen asked Chief
Rabban Roger Berge to present his 2014
n Good of the Order:
Illustrious Sir Don Harmsen stated
that the New Year’s Brunch will be from
10 Am to 1:00 PM on New Year’s Day.
Nobles are free with their 2014 dues
card, Ladies are $10.00.
It was also reported that the contract
for adding to the parking lot has been
signed and work may start soon, weather
providing.
Illustrious Sir Harmsen recessed
Osman Temple at 7:45 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Tom West, Recorder
BLACK CAMEL
n John Cokinos Sr.
12/16/2013
n Daniel G. Davis
12/16/13
Illustrious Sir Don Harmsen
announced that the Annual Meeting will
be January 7, 2014, at 6:30 PM.
Illustrious Sir Don Harmsen presented
a 60 year pin to Noble Marv Wolf.
P.P. Marv Edelstein
Bob Hoffman
Travis Roether
Chief Rabban Roger Berge stated
that the Osman trip for next year is
scheduled September 18 – 21, 2014. It
will be a bus trip to the Black Hills and
January 2014
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The Chief’s Corner Chanters
Rique Beslin
Happy New Year and
Happy 2014!! For those
of you who don’t know
me, let me introduce
myself, I am Rique
Beslin, and I am your
new Chief of Staff.
I will keep this fairly
short for now, as there are not a ton of
activities coming up, but those that you
need to take note of are as follows:
New Year’s brunch was January 1st
and well attended, with good food and
great friends.
Open Installation of Officers Saturday, January 11th, 1:00
Potentate’s Reception - Saturday,
January 11th, 2-4 P.M.
Both to be held at the Osman Event
Center
We are really into winter now, with
snow and cold all over the place.
Christmas will have come and gone
when you read this. We surely hope
everyone had a Merry Christmas and
will have a Happy 2014. The Holiday
Brunch was as usual, with excellent
food and good fellowship. Our next big
event is to elect our new Potentate in
January.
December 2nd we had our Christmas
party at Darwin and Barbara Korum’s
house. We had a grand time, and were
glad to bring the party to Darwin, who
has a bit of difficulty getting around.
The Chanter guys are always willing to
help one another out.
December 14th we gave a concert for
residents of a retirement home. All of
the active Chanter members showed
up to sing. Barb Korum was at her
usual place at the piano. Following
the concert, we adjourned to Joseph’s
restaurant for dinner before heading
home after a very satisfying evening.
We were surprised to see the Sheiks
there too, having their Christmas party.
We raided their party to sing “We Wish
You a Merry Christmas” and all in all
everyone had a nice evening.
When the first light of sun
Bless you
When the long day is done
Bless you
In your smiles and in your tears
Bless you
Through each day of your years
Bless you.
Es Selamu Aleikum
The Scribe
One Day to Masonry - Saturday,
January 18th - Minneapolis Scottish
Rite
St. Paul Winter Carnival - Saturday,
January 25th, watch your Parade
Blast for step off time. Oasis to be
BEFOREHAND at St. Paul Masonic
Center, 200 East Plato Blvd.
Club and Unit Seminar - Saturday,
February 1st - Twin Cities Children’s
Hospital
MSA Winter Meeting - February 2022 - Sioux Falls, SD
That’s all for now, more information
coming your way next month!!
Looking forward to a great year ahead!
Fraternally Yours,
Rique Beslin
Chief Of Staff, Osman Shrine
riquebeslin@gmail.com
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Ray Hobot, Bob Meyer, Dean Strand, and Ill Sir Don Harmsen
January 2014
Provost
The upcoming Provost
meetings/dinners:
January’s meeting
on Monday January
20th will be at the
Little Venetian in
Little Canada, social
Eric Seavey
at 6:00pm, dinner at
6:30pm, meeting at 7:00pm. The
February meeting will be our Valentine’s
Party and will be held at Kozlak’s Royal
Oak in Shoreview, 6:00pm social and
7pm dinner. The March meeting will
be back at the Little Venetian. Please try
and make it to our meetings to socialize
and to plan upcoming events.
Treasurer Alan Christofk
Secretary Jerry Johnson
First Sergeant Dave Langer
Sergeant TBD
Quartermaster Mike Werth
Chaplain Tom West
The MPA (Midwest Provost
Association) will be holding its winter
meeting concurrent with MSA (Midwest
Shrine Association) winter meeting
this year in Sioux Falls, SD, hosted by
El Zagel temple. If Provost members
wish to go to the MPA meeting 10:30
on Friday 2/21/2014 they can join the
Osman Divan going up for the MSA
session and stay at the same hotel,
hospitality room will be provided by
Upcoming Events
Osman. The hotel room is $135.13/
• New Year’s Brunch, Jan 1st – Provost night and meals are available if the noble
are needed for parking. Shriners are would like to dine with the MSA group.
free with paid 2014 dues. Reservation Friday breakfast $14.11, lunch $12.81,
required.
dinner $37.17, Saturday breakfast
$10.90, lunch $12.81 or Total for all 5
• Annual Meeting Jan 7, Provost
meals $87.80.
needed for tyling. Remember that
your Osman dues must be paid to
This is the first time the MPA has
attend! Dinner Buffet in Spur 5-6pm, tried meeting concurrent with the MSA
Meeting 6:30pm
Winter Session. This is also a great time
• Potentate’s Reception Jan 11
• One Day to Masonry Jan 18th
• Winter Carnival Parade, Jan 25th. I
love this parade!
• Club and Unit Officers Seminar, Feb.
1. 9am – 2pm at the Shriners
Hospital for Children. Rolls and
Coffee at 8:30am, lunch will be
served, tours of the hospital will
follow the seminar. All officers should
attend.
to meet all the Divan and aids from the
other 14 temples. Check-in is Thursday
night social time that evening. MSA
business meeting starts at 8am Friday,
the MPA meeting is at 10:30am, lunch
is at noon, general session business
meeting in the afternoon. Awards and
steak dinner is that night with a short
meeting Saturday morning. Attendees
are typically on the road by noon. The
cost for 2 night’s hotel and 5 meals totals
$358.06.
If anyone is interested in attending,
please contact Tom West at the Shrine
Office.
Fraternally,
Erik Seavey
Provost Secretary
Email: erik.seavey@gmail.com
Phone: 651-263-4744
ATTENTION
Dave Tabor, President of
Club & Units would like to
start up a Go-Kart unit in the
St. Paul area.
If you are interested please
contact Dave Tabor at
651-206-8574 or
shrinerdave1@yahoo.com
• Feb 20 – 22nd MSA and MPA Winter Session. (See below for MPA details).
The Christmas Party was nice. We
had a good turnout and it was good to
talk with everyone. The party ended
with installation of 2014 officers.
Officers:
Captain Erik Seavey
First Lieutenant Paul Kuehl
Senior Second Lieutenant TBD
Junior Second Lieutenant Kelly O’Neil
January 2014
Clowns Holiday Party
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Mighty Mites
Greetings from the Mighty Mites
The annual Mighty Mites Christmas
party was held at Joseph’s Grill in St.
Paul this year with most of our members
in attendance. In addition to our
members, we enjoyed the company of
three of our officers from Osman. Our
Potentate, Donald Harmsen along with
High Priest and Prophet, Bruce Thomas
and his Lady Terri in addition to our
Oriental Guide, Rich Purcell and his
Lady Sharon were kind enough to share
their busy holiday season with us.
It was truly a great evening planned
by Art Lemke and Gary Hoven.
Gatherings of this size and significance
take time, planning, and follow-through.
We as members thank Art for bringing
us together to share this social event with
our Ladies and Shrine friends. Also,
Gary as our MC was exceptional with
his wit and attention to detail.
Membership in this group allows
me to reflect on a life style that I have
attempted to maintain over the years.
My philosophy of life is simple. It’s my
belief that the world is made up of two
types of people, those that give energy,
and those that take energy. It’s always
been my goal to spend time with the
energy givers. This unit continues to
provide each of us with an abundance
of associates that have similar goals and
continues to give each other the energy
needed to carry out our mission of
caring about kids and each other.
Next month I look forward to sharing
the progress that the Mighty Mites have
made with their plans for the future.
One change as you may have noticed is
the new logo displayed with this article.
Until then, we wish all clubs and units
the best in 2014 as we continue to serve
the Temple in the name of kids.
Wally Larsen
Austin Area Shrine Club & Oriental Band
Neil Hanson
Nobles were busy
during the Holiday
Season as they have a
partnership with the
Austin Area Salvation
Army to help them reach
their goal.
For over 50 years
Nobles in Austin attempt to cover as much
of Austin as possible on the first Friday
of December. Some of our Nobles were
out as early as 4:00 a.m. to be at the main
gates of the Hormel and QPP Plants.
Others worked sites such as Hy-Vee
Foods, the Post Office, Jim’s Market Place,
Shopko and others as needed. And, the
ladies stepped up to help us out.
Potentate Donald Harmsen, and Divan
Representatives Roger Berge, Mike Nehm,
Bruce Thomas and their Ladies.
Introductions, other than the Divan
Representatives included four widows,
and Riley Brolssma, our newest member.
Other guests included Riley’s father Gary,
and Mike Dodge.
Following a delicious dinner we were
entertained by the Austin High School
Mariachi Band. Then, door prizes and an
auction of items followed.
Officers for 2014 were Installed by
Potentate Harmsen and they are: Nobles
Brad Stout, President; Tim Bass, Vice
President; Bill Newell, Secretary, Norm
Hecimovich, Treasurer; Neil Hanson,
Business Mgr; and Forrest Miller, Band
Director.
Donations from the Shrine Club and
Oriental Band were presented by Norm
Hecimovich, Treasurer, and President
Stout summarized our activities during
2013, and thanked everyone for attending.
The evening ended with remarks from
Potentate Harmsen.
We had a good year!!
Neil Hanson
Business Manager
As the day ended, several Nobles
canvassed some of the bars in Austin, and
then we enjoyed either Chili or Oysters at
the Salvation Army. This year our efforts
raised $4,182.90. And this amount will
be matched by a grant from Minnesota
Masonic Charities. This is needed support
for the Salvation Army Food Shelf, but we
wish it had been a warmer day, as wind
chills were -20 degrees.
The month of Shrine activities came to
a close with our annual Holiday Dinner
held at the Austin Country Club. Forty
Nobles and Ladies attended including
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January 2014
Albert Lea Shrine Club and Albert Lea Cars
Greetings Nobles, Ladies and Friends,
HAPPY NEW YEAR! 2013 is gone and 2014 is HERE.
Noble Mark Galloway, Divan Outer Guard, Installed
our new officers for 2014. President Noble Lynn Davis,
Vice President Noble “Jake” Loper, Secretary/Treasurer
Noble Greg Morfitt, Director (Past President) Noble
Clarence Schroeder, Director (Past President) Noble Jerry
Pineau (not present Director Jack Brown). The party was
wonderful. Past President Clarence gave us some parting
words and new President Lynn will be taking the helm in
January. Gifts for the Shrine Hospital were received, TOYS
and CAN TABS. We were entertained by the Northwood
Kensett high school music department singers. The
Christmas Season is a GREAT time of the years. May your
new year bring you happiness and Love.
Greg Morfitt, Secretary/Treasurer
Divan Noble Mark Galloway installing officers Clarence Schroeder (Director)
Lynn Davis (President) Greg Morfitt (Sec./Trea) Jake Loper (Vice Pres.) and
Jerry Pineau (Director)
Noble Paul Foss and his Lady Genevieve who donated over
50,000 can tabs!!!!
Past President Clarence Schroeder and his Lady Dorothy
President Noble Lynn Davis and his Lady Karen
January 2014
Northwood Kensett music department singers
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Alexandria Shrine Club and 4 Wheelers
Greetings All...
I
hope
that
everyone had a great
Christmas and a
Happy New Year!
The
Alexandria
Shrine Club Calliope
and 4-Wheelers had
Brion Golde
an awesome year
this year! The Holiday party was a great
success and I want to thank everyone that
came and everyone that helped! I want to
thank Illustrious Sir Don Harmsen, Chief
Rabban Roger Berge, Recorder Tom
West and Lady Rose--Head of Women’s
Auxiliary, Captain of the Guard (Our
Divan Rep) Sean Gardiner, and Outer
Guard Mark Galloway and Lady Lori for
all making the trip up for the Holiday
Party! Illustrious Sir Don Harmsen had
the great pleasure of installing all of the
2014 officers. To help promote the 10
Million Charity Miles Giveaway, Amelia
Golde had everyone take a guess of how
many votes the Shriners Hospital for
Children had at 7pm that night. There
were people that had very close guesses
to the actual number that was 68,066 at
the time. Even though Illustrious Sir Don
Harmsen guessed 68,146, he went over
so that made Loren Van Wyck the winner
of the apple pie and Alex Shrine beanie,
with a guess of 68,000! Illustrious Sir Don
Harmsen made the comment of, “I didn’t
realize that this was the Price is Right and
you can’t go over”! Amelia Golde also
read a paper that she wrote for an English
paper. She had to write a commentary and
she decided to do one on Parade Etiquette
and how watchers should give respect to
our Country’s flag as it goes by. It was an
amazing paper that was greatly received
by everyone there. A standing ovation was
given for her. Great work, Amelia!
Trailer Update...The trailer is still
being worked on but will be ready to go
for Winter Carnival! We want to thank
Osman for granting our request; it truly
shows that the support goes both ways.
As we were gathering during our social
hour with Fezzes on, a gentleman walked
by and had seen all the fezzes. He stopped
and asked what was going on. We found
out that he is a Shriner and his dad who
is staying in Grand Arbor is a Zuhrah
Shriner! Illustrious Sir Don and Captain
of the Guard Sean invited them in to
join in on the dinner. They enjoyed some
socializing and at the end of the dinner,
they proceeded to leave. As they were
leaving, I stopped and talked with the
son and he stated that his father was really
excited to be able to come and join in on
our Shrine function. The son also stated
that because of this he wants to become
more active in his Shrine Club.
Want to remind everyone that the
Valentine’s dinner will be Sunday,
February 16th at Grand Arbor.
Respectfully Submitted,
Brion Golde
Secretary
Illustrious Sir Don Harmsen enjoying the
cheesecake. He only claimed that he ate two...
The Jefferson High School Carolers sang Christmas songs
Roger Berge and Amelia Golde at the Alex
Shrine Holiday Party
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Going left to right for 2014 Officers...Jim Bridenstine (Co Captain), John Phillips (Captain), Brion
Golde (Secretary), Dale Graff (President), Rudy Denke (Vice President), Jim Gratias (Treasurer) and
Illustrious Sir Don Harmsen.
January 2014
Legion of Honor
Happy New Year!! My
hope for all of you in
2014 is for happiness
and good health!!
This will be my last
article for the Osman
as the Commander of
Rique Beslin
the LOH. It has been
both a pleasure and an honor to serve
as Commander for the LOH for not
only one but the past two years!! I have
learned much in the past two years. I
thank you for your patience with me as I
learned the ropes and made my mistakes
along the way. We sure are lucky to be
Shriners!
December was a busy one for us, as
we had a stated meeting on December
3rd, the Children’s Christmas party
on December 8th, Parade of Glory
on December 10, and our own LOH
Christmas Party and Installation of
offices on December 19th. All were well
attended by so many. At our Installation,
we installed the following officers for
2014: Commander - Jim Moore, Vice
Commander - Todd Swedberg, Adjutant
- Wiley Davis and Treasurer - Jim Smeby.
Congratulations fellow Nobles - you will
serve this Legion well!! January meeting
will be at 7th street grill. Fellowship at six
followed by dinner and meeting
January started out with the annual
New Year’s Day brunch, and while the
food is always good, much attention was
on the TV’s behind the bar as we tried
to catch a glimpse of our very own Sean
Gardiner’s son Ian as he and the rest of
the Rosemount High School Marching
band took part in the Rose Bowl Parade!
Ian and the rest of the band worked so
hard to get to where they are, we are so
proud of you!!
taking on within Osman Temple. If you
are new to Osman, and are proud to carry
the flag of this nation, please consider
being a member of the Legion of Honor.
We would love to have you. Happy New
Year everyone!!
We have also elected a new Potentate
for 2014, congratulations to the 2014
divan line. I’m sure we are in for a
wonderful year of fun and activities.
January 11th was the Open Installation
of Officers and the Potentates Reception.
What a great turnout for this event.
Rique Beslin,
Commander 2012-2013
With Pride and Honor,
Our Parade season kicks off on January
25th with the Winter Carnival parade.
Oasis will be beforehand at Plato
Boulevard, check your Parade Blast or the
Chief ’s corner for additional details.
So some good news to report on
the Beslin family front; demo and
construction rebuild started on our home
the first week of December! We are
looking for a possible completion date of
Early April - post Circus!! My lady Kim
and I would like to thank you all for your
love, support, encouragement and that
needed hug or two that we’ve received
from all of you since July. I really don’t
know where we’d be without the support
of this great Shrine Family.
So, while this will be my last article
for the LOH, please know that I’m not
going anywhere, though I just may not
be involved in as many LOH activities
due to some new responsibilities I will be
Alexandria Shrine Club
& Four Wheelers
ALEXANDRIA, MN
Meeting the Third Tuesday of Every Month
January 2014
Page 11
Breakfast with Santa
Shriners Hospitals for Children
- Twin Cities’ annual Breakfast
with Santa event was a huge sucess again this year thanks to the
planning and organizing of Judy
Carns, hospital staff, and the support from Zuhrah and Osman
Shriners. The Bloomington Area
Shrine Club took over the cooking
this year and made pancakes and
sausage for everyone. Santa’s lap
was visited by around 175 children
(and even some adults too!). Photographers Rick Kessler and Emily
Fishman volunteered their time
and talent to capture the spirit
of the holidays on camera. Despite the 2 degree weather, Santa’s
reindeer, Donner and Blitzen gave
sleigh rides around the front circle
and everyone was thrilled to visit
Ruby and “D”, the South African
Black Footed Penguins who were
in the clinic. Thank you to everyone who made this event a success.
Save the date for next year...December 6th, 2014.
Scott Hippert - Service Dept.
Direct: 507-424-1957 scotthi@lupient.com
Scott Hippert - Service Dept.
Direct: 507-424-1957 scotthi@lupient.com
4642 Hwy. 52 North Rochester, MN 55901
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January 2014
Enter the 3rd Annual Shriners
International Personal Essay Contest
Shriners believe in fun, fellowship
and philanthropy. For this year’s
essay contest, we want to focus on
the fellowship and brotherhood
you have experienced during your
time as a Shriner.
organization. We hope that you
share your story of friendship,
brotherhood and fellowship with us
and, in doing so, remind yourself
and others how great it is to be
Shriner.
Did your fellow nobles go out of
their way to help you or someone
else in a time of need?
Shriners are brought together by
shared values and interests, whether
it’s a love of motorcycles, playing
music in a band, planning a circus
or volunteering at a hospital. Over
time, this camaraderie often grows
into deeper long-lasting friendships
that last a lifetime. Shriners love
to get together and have fun,
but they also stand by each other
during times of struggle, providing
comfort and support.
What should I write about?
Did you meet your best friend
through the Shriners?
The people that you surround
yourself with shape who you are
as a person. As a Shriner, your life
has been influenced by some of
the great men that make up our
*Please note: Your essay does
not have to answer one of these
questions. These are just writing
prompts to inspire you.
Have you had an experience
as a Shriner that exemplifies the
true meaning of fellowship &
brotherhood?
Do you and your Shriner friends
have a special tradition that you
take part in?
Are you part of a tight group
of friends that met through the
Shriners?
Are you part of a unit that shares
a special bond or connection?
How will the winners be
recognized? The top three winning
essays will be printed in the new
quarterly fraternal publication. The
winners will also receive plaques,
pins and Amazon.com gift cards.
How do I submit an essay? Essays
must be submitted to shrinepr@
shrinenet.org by February 28,
2014. Download the entry form
at www.shrinersvillage.com/News/
ShrinersEssayContest2014.aspx
and a complete list of rules and
guidelines. Please call 813-2818162 with questions.
AmazonSmile Andover Wrestlers
Do you like to shop on Amazon?
There is a fabulous new
program through Amazon called
AmazonSmile. When you shop
at smile.amazon.com, Amazon
will donate 0.5% of the price of
eligible purchases to the charitable
organization of your choice, and
Shriners Hospitals for Children is
one of the options. AmazonSmile
is the same Amazon you know.
Same products, same prices, same
service...so check it out today!
January 2014
For the second time this year,
wrestlers from Andover High
School offered a special treat to
patients in our clinic lobby. The
wrestlers received donations of
wooden crafts from Home Depot
and spent the afternoon assembling
them with patients. The patients
and wrestlers enjoyed this noisy
project and all look forward to
the next visit. Thanks for the fun,
team!
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2 0 1 3 O S M A N PA P E R S U P P O RT E R S
MEMORIALS
Warren & Doreen Lynch
In Memory of P.P. Mike Hildebrand,
Dick McNary, P.P. Tom Huppert &
Doris Plachecki
Leonard Schrade
In Memory of Carole Schrade
Wayne Longwell
In Memory of Jerry Longwell &
Richard K. Brown
Henry L Gleason
In Memory of Henry L. Millis &
Charles R Gleason
SUPPORTERS
Bill & Bonnie Newell
In Memory of Heidi & Carter Newell
Dennis & Elaine Boom
Art Lemke
Art Lemke
In Memory of Shieks and Might
Mites
Arthur & Janice Lingo
Betty Porter
Leonard Hislop
P.P. Frank & Beverly Peterson
Lloyd & Pat Rogers
Cannon Valley SC
Austin Oriental Band
Dr. Alyn & Anna Dull
Austin Shrine Club
P.P. Charles & Judee Ferguson
Dorthee Angel
In Memory of Husband Harold Angel
Trudy Harper
In Memory of Oscar Olin
HONORARIA
PP Charles & Judee Ferguson
In Memory of PP Robert Ferguson
Ernie & Becky Flury:
In honor of Jim Flury
Ernie Flury & Becky
In Memory of P.P. John Brockman
Osman Cycle Corps
In Memory of Dale Roberge
SUPPORT YOUR OSMAN PAPER
Honoraria and Memorials are $35.00 and a Supporter is $25.00.
Call the office at (651) 452-5660 • Fax (651) 683-0231
Email: doreen@osmanshrine.org. Thanks!
Men’s Suits/Tuxes/Blazers/Sports Coats
Richard N. Purcell, Divan
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Dennis W. Boom
PP Earl J. Holcomb
January 2014
CLUB &
& UNIT
UNIT HEADS
CLUB
HEADS
OFFICERS
ALEXANDRIA CALLIOPE &
OFFICERS
President:
President:
Dave Tabor
Dave Tabor
651-206-8574
651-206-8574
shrinerdave1@yahoo.com
shrinerdave1@yahoo.com
Vice President:
MikePresident:
Yankovec
Vice
320-493-0776
Mike Yankovec
mikeyanko@gmail.com
320-493-0776
mikeyanko@gmail.com
Secretary/Treasurer:
Dan Mueller
Secretary/Treasurer:
763-295-8797
Brent Metcalf
daninmout@aol.com
651-739-3653
brent.metcalf@comcast.net
CLUBS & UNITS
ALBERT LEA&SHRINE
CLUB
CLUBS
UNITS
ALBERT LEA CARS
ALBERT
LEA SHRINE
CLUB
Lynn Davis,
President
ALBERT LEA CARS
507-325-4683
Clarence Schroeder, President
landkdavis12@gmail.com
507-373-2778
ALEXANDRIA
AREA
clarenceschro@yahoo.com
SHRINE CLUB
ALEXANDRIA
AREA
Dale Graff, President
SHRINE CLUB
320-759-4682
Mike Denke, President
320-491-8381
madsmdbdjd@hotmail.com
ALEXANDRIA
CALLIOPE &
4-WHEELERS
FOUR-WHEELERS
John
Phillips, President
John Phillips, Captain
320-762-0474
320-762-0474
donnajohnphillips@charter.net
donnajohnphillips@charter.net
AUSTIN AREA SHRINE CLUB
AUSTIN
SHRINEBAND
CLUB
AUSTINAREA
ORIENTAL
AUSTIN
ORIENTAL
BAND
Brad
Stout,
President
Brad Stout, President
507-433-8294
507-433-8294
bradstout1957@hotmail.com
bradstout1957@hotmail.com
BLOOMING PRAIRIE SHRINE
BLOOMING PRAIRIE SHRINE CLUB
CLUB
Andrew Weiss, President
Andrew
Weiss, President
507-528-2533
507-433-8294
CANNON
VALLEY SHRINE CLUB
bradstout1957@hotmail.com
Dennis Monroe, President
CANNON
VALLEY SHRINE CLUB
507-789-6399
Dennis Monroe, President
CHANTERS
507-789-6399
Dean Strand, President
monroed@myclearwave.net
651-770-2159
CIGARCLUB
CLUB
CIGAR
President
Mike
Ordorff,
Mike Ordorff, President
612-919-0475
62-919-0475
anawesomecarpenter@
anawesomecarpenter@
yahoo.com
yahoo.com
ACACIA
P
ARK
CEMETERY
A non-profit
perpetual care cemetery
serving all faiths
since 1925.
Stop by to view
our picturesque grounds,
the old stone chapel and our impressive
Veterans Memorial.
You’ll like our majestic view.
2151 Pilot Knob Road
Mendota Heights, MN 55120-1198
651-452-1555
January 2014
CHANTERS
PATROL
CLOWNS
Dean Strand, President
Wade Brooks, President
651-770-2159
952-447-5702
dmnspmn@webtv.net
wbrooks@facilitechservices.com
PROVOST
George Carlson, Captain
Gary Winter, Captain
651-774-7793
651-484-1763
northinlino@hotmail.com
gwwinter@comcast.net
DIRECTORS
STAFFPresident
Wade Brooks,
Ronald
Clarstrom,
President
952-447-5702
763-754-5547
wbrooks@facilitechservices.com
rcclarstrom@gmail.com
ROCHESTER
AREA
SHRINE CLUB
Erik Seavey
Captain
President
Larry
Norte,
608-738-37879
(507) 250-1855
erik.seavey@gmail.com
mn442man@yahoo.com
DRUM & BUGLE CORPS
Kent Swedberg, President
Dean Brown, Captain
763-755-6011
612-963-9159
seniorswede@comcast.net
dhbrownco@comcast.net
ROCHESTER CYCLE PATROL
SHRINE CLUB
Josh Allen, President
Larry
Norte, President
507-272-7323
507-250-1855
allen146@hotmail.com
CLOWNS
DIRECTORS STAFF
DRUM
& BUGLE
CORPS
EAST
CENTRAL
SHRINE
CLUB
Joe
Saad,
Captain
Don Vaughn, President
651-486-7743
320-358-4040
sandy@grayowlfarms.com
EAST
CENTRAL SHRINE CLUB
Don Vaughn,
President
FRIENDLY
VALLEY
SHRINE CLUB
320-358-4040
Jim Smith, President
sandy@graywolfarms.com
651-459-8320
psmith8320@msn.com
FRIENDLY
VALLEY
SHRINEOFCLUB
LEGION
HONOR
Jim
Smith,
President
William
Beslin,
Commander
651-459-8320
651-322-4562
psmith8320@msn.com
riquebeslin@gmail.com
LEGION OF
HONOR
MANKATO
AREA
SHRINE CLUB
Jim
Moore,
Steve
Igou,Commander
President
952-892-6815
507-546-3827
jj22@charter.net
tbirdsigou@yahoo.com
MANKATO
AREA SHRINE CLUB
MANKATO
T-BIRDS
MichaelMeyer,
Meyer President
Michael
608-395-7609
507-608-395-7609
meyerauctions@aol.com
meyerauctions@aol.com
MIGHTY
MITES
MANKATO
T-BIRDS
John Watson
Crew Chief
Steve
Igou, President
651-639-9357
507-546-3827
watsonays@yahoo.com
tbirdsigou@yahoo.com
NOMADS
MIGHTY MITES
BobRover,
Golder,Crew
President
Burt
Chief
651-777-3781
763-286-2075
Email curlerbob@aol.com
mnrov@comcast.net
OSMAN
CYCLE CORPS
NOMADS
Dennis
Sherwood,
Captain
Bob
Golder,
President
952-937-5054
651-777-381
dennis@hometechniques.com
curlerbob@aol.com
PAST
POTENTATES
OSMAN
CYCLE CORPS
Mike
Awada, President
Peter Staloch,
Captain
612-723-4864
651-343-3152
mikeawada@hotmail.com
staloch@gmail.com
PATROL
PAST
POTENTATES
George Carlson, Captain
Mike
Awada, President
651-774-7793
612-723-4864
mikeawada@homail.com
PROVOST
ROCHESTER AREA
mn44man@yahoo.com
ROCHESTER DRAGON PATROL
ROCHESTER
Doug Brick,CYCLES
President
Mark
Anderson, President
507-254-6715
507-254-3129
dbrick@rclbus.com
msnanderson@charter.net
ROCHESTER MERRY MEDICS
ROCHESTER
DRAGON
PATROL
Ryan Colligan,
President
Dan
Rasmussen, President
507-250-2730
608-520-4237
colliganman79@gmail.com
danrasmussen@centurylink.net
ST. CLOUD AREA SHRINE CLUB
ROCHESTER
MERRY
MEDICS
Roger Robinson,
President
Ryan
Colligan, President
320-420-8142
507-250-2730
rrobinson@globalcolliganman79@gmail.com
continuum.com
ST.CLOUD
CLOUDGO-KARTS
AREA SHRINE CLUB
ST.
Mike
Captain
MikeYankovec,
Yankovec,President
320-493-0776
320-493-0776
mikeyanko@gmail.com
mikeyanko@gmail.com
SHEIKS
ST. CLOUD GO-KARTS
SteveMathews,
Hoyer, Captain
Steve
Captain
651-487-1089
320-309-6437
steve.hoyer@thermofisher.com
sjmathews@hotmail.com
WINONA
SHEIKS AREA SHRINE CLUB
Robert
Stedman,
President
Steve
Hoyer,
Captain
507-454-7209
651-487-1089
rdstedman@yahoo.com
steve.hoyer@thermofisher.com
ZAGALAS
ROCHESTER
WINONA–AREA
SHRINECHAPTER
CLUB
Steve Groteboer,
President
Robert
Stedman, President
281 467-9333
507-454-7209
steve@groteboer.com
ZAGALAS – ROCHESTER
ZAGALAS
CHAPTER– ST. CLOUD CHAPTER
RogerGroteboer,
Robinson,President
President
Steve
320-420-8142
281-467-9333
rrobinson@
steve@groteboer.com
global-continuum.com
ZAGALAS – ST. CLOUD CHAPTER
ZAGALAS
– ST. PAUL
CHAPTER
Dan Mueller,
President
David Gagnon, President
612-802-3790
651-436-6765
daninmonti@aol.com
dd.gagnon@hotmail.com
ZAGALAS – ST. PAUL CHAPTER
Dave Gagnon, President
651-436-6765
dd.gagnon@hotmail.com
Attention Clubs & Units: Make sure you have a person appointed to
Attention Club & Units: Make sure you have a person appointed to make a
make a monthly report to The Osman. Return your report by the
monthly
report to(usually
The Osman.
Return
the deadline
deadline
around
the your
15threport
of thebymonth)
to (usually
around the 15th
of the month) to doreen@osmanshrine.org
or mail to
doreen@osmanshrine.org
or mail to
Sibley
Memorial
Highway,St.
St.Paul
Paul55121
55121
27502750
Sibley
Memorial
Highway,
651-452-5660 • Fax (651) 683-0231
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Parade to Glory 2013
SHRINERS HOSPITAL – TWIN CITY UNIT
ALBERT LEA SC
(350.00 FROM NOBE DAVID STEFFENS)
OSMAN CYCLE CORPS
ROCHESTER ZAGALAS
OSMAN CLOWNS
MAKATO T-BIRDS
MAKATO SC
ST CLOUD GO-KARTS
(RENIDEER FOR HOLIDAY PARTY)
ROCHESTER CYCLE
DIRECTORS STAFF
TOTAL
SHRINERS HOSPITAL – TC CHILD LIFE
ROCHESTER ZAGALAS
ROCHESTER MERRY MEDICS
DONOR MATCH – MERRY MEDICS
ROCHESTER DRAGON PATROL
TOTAL
850.00
1000.00
900.00
500.00
250.00
250.00
1250.00
4,500.00
250.00
$ 9,750.00
1,500.00
500.00
500.00
500.00
$3,000.00
SHRINERS HOSPITAL – TWIN CITY OUTREACH & SCREENING
ROCHESTER ZAGALAS
1,500.00
ROCHESTER DRAGON PATROL
500.00
TOTAL
OSMAN WOMEN’S AUXILIARY
AUSTIN SC
AUSTIN ORIENTAL BAND
ALBERT LEA SC
ROCHESTER ZAGALAS
MIGHTY MITES
OSMAN CLOWNS
PROVOST
MAKATO T-BIRDS
MAKATO SC
EAST CENTRAL SC
ALEXANDRIA SC & CALLIOPE 4-WHEELER
(TOYS OVER $3000 & WHEELCHAIR)
ROCHESTER CYCLE
ROCHESTER MERRY MEDICS
DONOR MATCH – MERRY MEDICS
ROCHESTER DRAGON PATROL
LEGION OF HONOR
TOTAL
$2,000.00
TRANSPORTATION & AID FUND
AUSTIN SC
AUSTIN ORIENTAL BAND
ALBERT LEA SC
OSMAN CYCLE CORPS
ROCHESTER ZAGALAS
MIGHTY MITES
OSMAN CLOWNS
PROVOST
WINONA SC
MAKATO T-BIRD
MAKATO SC
DRUM & BUGLE CORPS
ALEXANDRIA SC & CALLIOPE 4-WHEELERS
LEGION OF HONOR
SHEIKS
ROCHESTER MERRY MEDICS
DONOR MATCH – MERRY MEDICS
ROCHESTER DRAGON PATROL
DIRECTORS STAFF
TOTAL
OSMAN SHRINE NEWSPAPER
OSMAN CYCLE CORPS
PROVOST
ALEXANDRIA SC & CALLIOPE 4-WHEELERS
TOTAL
500.00
500.00
250.00
1,500.00
500.00
250.00
100.00
250.00
250.00
100.00
4,500.00
100 MILLION DOLLAR CLUB
AUSTIN SC
AUSTIN ORIENTAL BAND
ROCHESTER ZAGALAS
PROVOST
ROCHESTER DRAGON PATROL
TOTAL
OSMAN SHRINE – CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
AUSTIN SC
AUSTIN ORIENTAL BAND
2,000.00
500.00
500.00
1,900.00
100.00
TOTAL
$ 13,700.00
TOTAL
DAUGHTERS OF THE NILE
EAST CENTRAL SC
DAUGHTERS OF THE NILE
GRAND TOTAL Page 16
250.00
500.00
500.00
5,500.00
500.00
1,000.00
300.00
500.00
1,000.00
250.00
250.00
250.00
700.00
100.00
500.00
500.00
500.00
1,000.00
250.00
$14,350.00
35.00
100.00
25.00
$160.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
$500.00
100.00
100.00
$200.00
100.00
150.00
$250.00
$43,910.00
January 2014
Parade to Glory
January 2014
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January 2014
ATTENTION!
OSMAN
NOBLES
We are interested
in restarting the
Photo Club.
Osman needs people to take pictures of Osman events for the
newspaper and our files.
We are looking for at least 5 people so one person doesn’t have
to be at all events. You don’t need to be a professional – just
enjoy taking pictures.
Clubs and Units will be providing their own pictures for
newspaper articles, so pictures would be needed for the general
Osman events, like the picnic, Hufli, Ceremonials, etc.
If interested, call Doreen Lynch
in the Osman Shrine Office
651-452-5660
January Birthdays
Happy Birthday to Nobles
whose birthdays are in the
month of January.
Due to computer problems we
can’t provide your names.
January 2014
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Carolyn Loutzenhiser, Amy Loutzenhiser, Vickie Wolff, Kay Skoog, Assistant Rabban Jeff Olsen and
Lady Julie, Diane Johnson and Darlene Strain at Holiday Party
Dear Auxiliary Members and Friends
of the Auxiliary,
I hope everyone enjoyed the holidays
with your family and friends. As
we begin the New Year, the Osman
Womens Auxiliary wants to congratulate
our newly elected Potentate, Roger Berge
and his Lady Jennifer. We wish you a
great year, and we are looking forward to
working with you in 2014.
Barb Anderson winning the raffle for the bowl that
John Thordson crafted
We ended 2013 with our Auxiliary
Holiday Party at the Osman Event
Center/Lost Spur. It was wonderful to
see so many of our members and their
guests enjoying all the fun activities.
The Osman Womens Auxiliary Past
Chairmen who attended were recognized
for their dedication and service to the
Auxiliary. The leadership these women
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provided has contributed to the success
of the Auxiliary over the past 90 years.
Everyone went home with a gift plus
there were drawings for additional prizes
and the fabulous Holiday centerpieces
made by Betty Porter and Kathy Flicek
were given away. Barbara Anderson was
the lucky winner of the raffle for the
beautiful hand crafted wood bowl which
John Thordson made and donated to the
Auxiliary as a fund raiser. Several thank
you’s are in order: to John Thordson for
donating that fabulous bowl, to Linda
Johnson for making all that delicious
lefse and donating the proceeds to
the Auxiliary, and to all the Auxiliary
members who brought toys for the
children at Shriners Hospital. A special
thank you to Kathy Flicek, Betty Porter
and Linda Johnson for planning and
hosting this festive luncheon.
Linda Johnson, Outreach
Coordinator, and I attended the Osman
Parade to Glory meeting on December
10th and the Rochester Area Shrine
Club Holiday party on December 20th.
I also attended the Alexandria Shrine
Club Holiday party on December
17th. Once again, the Osman Nobles
have been extremely generous with
their donations to the Osman Womens
Auxiliary. With an annual budget of
$300,000, your gifts go a long way in
helping us provide wheelchair, walkers,
crutches and other equipment and
supplies free of charge to the children at
Shriners Hospital for Children – Twin
Cities. We appreciate all you do year
round to support the Womens Auxiliary.
Kathy Flicek, Betty Porter, Linda Johnson hosts for
the Holiday Party
I’m very pleased to announce that
our current Osman Womens Auxiliary
Board members have graciously agreed
to continue to serve on the Board for
2014. These dedicated ladies have
already planned exciting events for the
upcoming year. The first event for
2014 will be on Saturday, February 8th.
This will be a Valentine’s Party with a
luncheon and entertainment. Roger
Hellesvig will portray Ole Oleson, “The
Trunk-Immigrants to the United States”.
Please mark your calendar now; so, you
won’t miss this interesting, entertaining
event. The calendar of events for the full
2014 year is below, be sure to put all of
these on your 2014 calendar.
January 2014
Again, it is a pleasure and honor to serve as your
Chairman, and thank you for all of your continued support
to the Auxiliary. We would not be able to accomplish our
work and make a difference in the lives of the children at our
Hospital without your support. We appreciate everything you
do. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me.
Rose West, Chairman
rwest330@hotmail.com
651-459-3813
2014 Osman Womens Auxiliary Board Members, Kathy Flicek, Linda Johnson,
Betty Porter, Rose West, Marjorie Park, Elizabeth Ekholm & Kay Skoog (in
attendance but not pictured Sue Doty & Kimberlee Remus Buck)
2014 Osman Womens Auxiliary
Board Members
Past Chairs of Osman Womens Auxiliary, Rose West, Marjorie Park, Linda
Johnson, Darlene Strain, Florence Mitchell, Jackie Lallieer and Betty Porter (in
attendance, not pictured Gloria Kullenkamp and Marge Zachow)
Osman Womens Auxiliary
Events for 2014
February 8, Saturday
Valentine’s Day Luncheon – 11:30 AM
Roger Hellesvig, portraying Ole Oleson, “The TrunkImmigrants to the United States
Lost Spur/Osman Event Center
Chairman........................................................ Rose West
Past Chair, Hospital Parties........................Marjorie Park
Treasurer/Membership.................................Kathy Flicek
Gifts/Memorials/Honoraria................. Elizabeth Ekholm
Recording Secretary.......................................Betty Porter
Corresponding Secretary.............Kimberlee Remus Buck
Auditor................................................... Sandy Simpson
Community Outreach.............................. Linda Johnson
Remembrance...................................................Sue Doty
Reservations....................................................Kay Skoog
April 3, Thursday Evening
Third Annual Auxiliary sponsored BUNCO Night
Lost Spur/Osman Event Center
May 3, 2014, Saturday
Luncheon – 11:30 AM
Guest Speaker Joe Derthinger, Shriners Hospital patient
and Special Olympic Skier - Lost Spur/Osman Event Center
September 27, Saturday
Luncheon and Style Show -11:30 AM
Afton House, Afton, MN
October 25, Saturday
Luncheon and program to be determined
December 6, Saturday
Holiday Luncheon – 11:30 AM
Mendakota Country Club
January 2014
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Zagalas Holiday Party
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January 2014
Door Prizes
will be given out
throughout
the day
January 2014
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January “Notes From The Ticket Booth”
Ladies and Gentlemen, Children of All Ages
The 2014 circus is about 90 days out,
and Jeff Olsen is locking in more great
acts! So far, we have return engagements
of the “The Chicago Boyz” acrobatic
team, and the extreme motorcycles.
Also big cats and of course elephants. I
will let you know as more performance
details become available. You can also
track our progress on the official circus
website www.OsmanCircus.com or on
Facebook.
I have already seen many of the new
Mommy and Daddy pins being worn.
If your Mommy-Daddy mailing got
lost in the snow, just let me know and
I’ll send you another. Circus Mommys
and Daddys receive a unique 91st year
edition of the Mommy and Daddy
Pins, recognition in the circus program/
coloring book, and the sincere thanks of
many kids who otherwise would not get
to see a circus.
Pennants, Plaques, Tickets
and Advertising
Ticket Sales
The sales season is open for pennants,
plaques, tickets and advertising! Any
Club, Unit , Noble, Lady or friend can
participate. The goal again this year is
for every Noble to sell two of anything,
be it two tickets, two advertisements,
or a couple of pennants. The key is,
we really need is just a little help from
everyone.
Mommys and Daddys
You should have received your Circus
Mommy and Daddy letter last month.
Ticket sales to the public via phone
and internet will officially begin
in February. Although our main
advertising campaign does not start until
March, we have loyal customers who will
be on our website as soon as it opens!
Our on-line customers are able to pick
their own seats and even print their
tickets at home. Of course personalized
phone sales are still available too.
Remember that great tickets are available
right now through the Nobility Sales
program.
ATTENTION OSMAN NOBLES
PHOTO CONTEST
Email Doreen
pictures of parades,
events and parties.
Top 15-20
pictures will be
used in the next
Osman.
IF INTERESTED, EMAIL DOREEN LYNCH AT
doreen@osmanshrine.org
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Bicycles
Thanks to the following Clubs,
Units and Shrine businesses who have
sponsored bicycles this year.
• Chanters
• Cigar Club (2 Bikes!)
• Cycle Corps
• Directors Staff
• Drum & Bugle
• Legion of Honor
• Merry Medics
• Mighty Mites
• Provost
• Rochester Dragon
• Sheiks
• St. Cloud Go Carts
That’s it for now.
In less than three months it will be
SHOWTIME!
“And may all your days be circus
days!”
John Davenport
651-452-5662
Now
Hear This
Osman Shrine Stated Meeting
March 11th, 2014, 6:30 pm
Osman Shrine Center/Lost Spur
Buffet dinner before the meeting
Attest. Roger Berge, Potentate
Thomas West, Recorder
Meeting starts promptly at 6:30 pm
January 2014
January 2014
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JANUARY 2014
If your Club or Unit would like your activities
listed on the calendar please contact the
Osman Shrine office 651-452-5660,
Doreen@OsmanShrine.org
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6
7
1
19
26
13
8
14
20
21
Provost
Director Staff
27
28
3
4
9
10
11
New Years
Brunch
Open Installation,
Potentates
receptions
St. Cloud
Go-Karts
Annual Meeting
12
2
15
16
Albert Lea
Cars & SC
Legion of Honor,
East Central SC,
Sheiks
22
23
17
One day to
Masonry
24
Rochester Merry
Medics
29
30
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25
Winter Carnival
parade
31
St. Cloud
Go-Karts
Upcoming Events
February
Club & Unit Seminar 1st
MSA Winter Session 20th-22nd
March
Stated Meeting 11th
Osman Circus 27th-30th
April
MN Grand Lodge 3rd-5th
Lynnhurst Dinner 8th
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May
Hospital Days 16th
June
Stated Meeting 10th
July
Imperial Session 6th-10th
Mpls, Mn
Club & Unit 8th
January 2014
Past Potentate 1969 Earl Holcomb recently received this certificate
recognizing his 75 years of Masonic membership from Tusler
Summit Masonic Lodge #263 in Roseville. Presenting the award
is Past Grand Master John Cook along with Frank King and
Oriental Guide, Rich Purcell.
Congratulations and well done to our Ill. Sir and brother PP Earl.
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