Rhode Island Shriners!

The
Rhode Island
Shriners
Newspaper
June/July
2013
Vol. 15
Issue 164
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Membership has to be our #1 priority
and to that end, the Membership Committee has
scheduled a Blue Lodge “Unity Night” Steak Fry
for Friday June 21st. Invitations have been sent
to the Lodges inviting 3 Master Masons who are
not Shriners already and their Ladies to attend
(at no cost to them) a night of Food, Fun and Fellowship. We’ll have some presentations, speakers and informational packages. We’ve asked a
Greetings Nobles, Ladies and our Friends in the
few of out Ladies to share their Shine experience
Community,
as well. We’d like to see a good representation of
the Units there as well. We’d appreciate as many
Spring time is here and parade season is
of our Brothers who are also Shriners to attend
right behind. As most Lodges prepare to go dark in
and show support for not only potential Shriners
the summer, the Shrine heads into our busiest seabut for the Membership Committee who is workson. Parades, Cookouts, Car Shows, Duck Races,
ing very hard to increase the ranks. Tickets are
Imperial Sessions, Circus, and much, much more.
Illustrious
Bob
O’Brien
$25 and can be purchased at the bar. We need adIf you’re a Mason and find your summers a little
ditional volunteers for the membership commitslow, come join us. Plenty to do.
tee also. The work required to increase membership requires many
In March we had our Annual Adult Easter hunt. It was a HUGH hands. There are sub-divisions of membership; Recruitment, Retensuccess! Good crowds came responding to a RI Monthly mention. tion and Restoration. Each of these categories need separate commitThe McIntyre Room was packed. Fun was had by all. Speaking of tees to work more efficiently. The results will be more new Nobles,
fun, most of us belong to a Unit (which is the best way to experience existing Nobles who are more engaged and enthusiastic and Nobles
being a Shriner IMHO) but we also have clubs you can join to in- who we might have lost, we’ll be able to retain.
crease that experience. One is the Hillbilly Clan which includes the
A good Shriner is a good Mason. If you’re not a regular, visit
“gals” as well. Its a fun group with a heart of gold. Profits from Clan
your
Lodge. Your Brothers miss you. We’re all in this together. Many
functions go directly to Shrine hospitals. If you’re looking for a fun
hands make light work. Don’t forget to go to RIPOTE13.com to keep
group that your Lady can also enjoy, join the Hillbilly Clan!
up with whats going on.
The Artisan Unit has had a summer picnic at the Shrine/MaYours in the Craft,
sonic Center on the third Saturday of July for as long as I can remember. Always a fun time. After last years joint Artisans/Legion of
Honor cookout, the boys decided that the “fun” could be geometrically increased if ALL the Units were invited. So on July 20th, we’ll
have our first of many All Units cookout. I’m looking forward to this
Potentate 2013
already. Stay tuned for details.
Bob O’Brien
The preparation for the Ceremonial is well under way. We
still need a few more volunteers. We’d like this to be the premier
event of the year and we need additional help. Contact me if you are
interested.
25th Annual Burn Congress.........................8
Andrew’s Story..........................................19
Artisans Unit Report....................................6
Birthdays in June and July.........................23
Ben Lortie’s Story........................................8
Calendars.............................................12-13
Circus Day Report.....................................10
Current/Upcoming Event Notices.........14-17
Editor’s Column...........................................3
Everyone Can Play Sports........................21
Fred Sez......................................................6
From the Desk of the Recorder...................9
Legion of Honor Report.............................20
News Boosters............................................7
Police Square Club Report........................18
Potentate’s Message...................................2
Shriners Hospital Safe Driving...................22
Teddy Bear Clinic.........................................4
Temple Guard Report..................................5
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Editor’s Column
Award Winning Publication
Dromedary Awards
FIRST PLACE
2012, 2008, 2007, 2005, 2003, 2001, 1999
Honorable Mention - 2006, 2000,
1998
SCIMITAR STAFF
Editor-in-Chief
Wayne E. Sutton
Photographer
Vacant
Advertising Manager
Wayne E. Sutton Tel: 461-0690
Editors Emeritus
Rene Boucher
George F. Coombs
Photographer Emeritus
George Doonan
The SCIMITAR is published bi-monthly for
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Island Shriners located at One Rhodes
Place, Cranston, Rhode Island 02905.
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Toll free 1-888-A CHILD 5
Web Site: www.rishriners.com
Telephone: (401) 467-7100
Office Extensions:
Potentate/CEO, Bob O’Brien......... #14
Recorder, Paul Healy . .................. #16
Secretary, Pat Deitch .................... #10
Treasurer, Bryan Martin................. #19
Bookkeeper, Elaine Williams......... #18
Sales, Hillary Williamson............... #13
Restaurant, Christopher Kurtzo......... 0
ELECTED OFFICERS 2013
Potentate/CEO
Robert O’Brien
Chief Rabban
PP William Hall
Assistant Rabban
Glenn Medeiros
High Priest/Prophet
Ronald Reed
Oriental Guide
Domenic DiStefano
Treasurer
Bryan Martin
ners and our members from the
restaurant business with a plan
that will no longer offer restaurant services to the public and
move in the direction of a full
time banquet facility. Our banquet business has flourished over
the years and with a big gamble
we are putting all of our energy
Noble Wayne E. Sutton
into that area with the greater
Dear Shriners, Ladies and Rhode hope to fill the loss of not having
Island Friends:
a daily restaurant.
Have you been to a recent Stated
or Special meeting here at the
Rhode Island Shriners? If you
have not been able to attend then
you should know that there are
a lot of changes being made to
protect the future of our fraternity, especially the very place that
we meet.
Over the past 13 years since we
broke ground and erected our
new facility to house our Rhode
Island Shriners day-to-day operations we have undergone
many changes with a full service
restaurant open not only to our
members but also to our neighbors and friends throughout the
State of Rhode Island. With that
endeavor alone we faced many
challenges in a playing field
where we had very little experience. Even though we went
through an army of many people
for employment, we some how
always managed to keep the
doors open.
This year a very difficult decision was proposed and voted to
remove the Rhode Island Shri-
then you don’t want to miss this
event.
Our spectacular Strawberry Festival is coming. This sells out
fast and is one of the many favorite events happening here at the
home of the Rhode Island Shriners. Who doesn’t like a night
out to see the Pawsox Baseball
team? The Shriners and the
Pawsox knock it out of the box
with the many game events that
You may have also noticed that we host for our members and for
we are investing a huge amount many children and young adults
of money, time and labor to make that require special needs.
many repairs and updates to our
home. Over the past many years There are a couple of nice inwe have been so concentrated on door dinners and events taking
trying to make our restaurant a place over the summer that will
success that we have neglected keep you coming back for more.
the required maintenance need- All of these great activities with
ed to keep our facility running dates and times can be found in
like a fine oiled machine. Now our current and upcoming events
that this time has passed us by so section in the issue of the Scimiquickly, we are playing catch up tar.
to get our house in order.
Happy Father’s Day and enjoy
One of our major projects for the Summer!
this year is to increase membership. Most recently a committee Please find yourself a comfortwas formed to put forth a plan able Summer lounge chair, take
of attack so that we could reach in the warm sun and air, sit back,
out to our many Brother Ma- relax and enjoy all of the excitsons throughout Rhode Island ing articles, stories and a wealth
opening our door for an invi- of information that we have
tation of membership into the made available to you at your
World’s Greatest Philanthropy, fingertips in the “Award Winthat of providing medical as- ning Scimitar Newspaper.”
sistance to children and young
adults throughout the world. All Fraternally and Sincerely Yours,
Brother Masons should explore
the opportunity of becoming a
Rhode Island Shriner.
Noble Wayne Edward Sutton,
With all of this work to be done, Editor-in-chief
there is always plenty of room
for fun. Summer is a great time
of the year for the Shriners with
our many outdoor events. We
have our annual Classic Car and
Truck Show with plenty of fun,
games and food for all to enjoy. If you’re a car enthusiast,
Recorder
Paul Healy
APPOINTED OFFICERS 2013
First Ceremonial Master
Gregory Hajder
Second Ceremonial Master
Donald Williamson
Marshal
Louis Sherman
Director
Robert Chase
Public Relations Chairman
Wayne E. Sutton
All materials for the August/September 2013 issue
will be due by
Friday,
July 5
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Teddy Bear Clinic
Sponsored by the Shriners Hospitals for Children
A playful group of 2 and 3
year olds clutch their teddy bears
as they step on the footprint path
to check in, the first stop of the
Teddy Bear Clinic, sponsored by
Shriners Hospitals for Children
– Boston. Robert, an energetic
3-year-old, holds Clifford, his
stuffed animal dog that hurt his
ear when he fell down the stairs.
He checks his dog into the clinic,
where he receives a certificate
with his dog’s name, interests,
and injuries. The paw prints lead
Robert to the first room, where
Clifford is weighed and measured. He is then led to the room
where Clifford’s ear is wrapped
in gauze and a Superman band
aid is applied to the injury. Next,
Robert has to put on his mask
and hat in order to enter the operating room, where he can hear
his dog’s heart-beat, and watch
the medical team perform any
necessary surgeries, applying antiseptic first, of course. Finally,
Robert takes Clifford to get his
ear wrapped in green bandages
and a splint put on it to ensure
recovery.
For 31 years, Shriners Hospitals for Children – Boston has
been partnering with the Boston Children’s School to offer
children The Teddy Bear Clinic.
“It’s all about what the kids want
and what the teddy bears need,”
says Diane Topliffe, who has
been coordinating this event for
many years. “Some teddy bears
have broken bones, and some are
just sick.” They all gather here,
in the hospital clinic, to help their
beloved teddy bears, dogs, bunnies, and turtles feel better.
Boston Children’s School,
located in Charles River Park,
across the street from Shriners
Hospitals for Children – Boston,
has about 45 to 55 students, all
ranging from the ages of 2 years
and nine months, to seven years.
It has been around since 1965,
and accommodates students from
all over the world. Judy Langer
has been the school’s director
since 1981, and is a key player
in the Teddy Bear Clinic. The
tradition was started by moms at
the school who were nurses. The
first year the nurses came to the
school, but in the years following, it has been held at Shriners
Hospitals for Children – Boston.
In order to prepare the kids for
their outing to the hospital, the
children go through a unit on
hospitals and learn about children who have special needs, and
may be in a wheelchair or on certain medications. Langer states,
“We are very fortunate and lucky
to have special relations with
Shriners Hospitals for Children –
Boston.” She adds that they love
when the patients are able to participate in the clinic as well.
Judi Fabbri, Pediatric Nurse
Practitioner at Shriners Hospitals
for Children – Boston is another key player in the Teddy Bear
Clinic. Her nursing students at
Salem State University celebrate
their last day of their clinical experience by participating in the
clinic, filling in as official teddy
bear doctors, along with other
Boston Shriners Hospital employees. Jessica Morehouse and
Catherine Winslow, two Salem
State University students commented, “We were able to teach
them how to use antiseptic and
listen to the heart beat. They got
to wear masks—they were pretty
happy about that.” All the kids
“heard” their teddy bear’s heartbeat.
Retired teacher and grandmother of one of the children,
Sarah Ramsey said, “This tops
everything.” In her 35 years
of teaching, she had never seen
anything like the Teddy Bear
Clinic, and was thrilled that she
could participate with her granddaughter. As the children hold
their bandaged bears and follow
the footprints out of the hospital,
they wave goodbye to the doctors, and thank them for healing
their teddy bears. This special
clinic is another way that Shriners Hospitals for Children –
Boston brings awareness of the
hospital and its services to the
community.
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Guard Unit and looks forward to
working with don in the future.
Under “old business”, he mentioned the promotions (using Air
Force criteria) of:
-Dick Urquhart from 2nd Lieutenant to 1st Lieutenant.
-Joe Bennett from command
Chief Master Sgt. To 1st Lieutenant.
-Howard Curtis from Chief
Master Sgt. To Command Chief
Master Sgt.
-Ralph Boone new uniformed
member to Chief Master Sgt
Note: It has come to the Captain’s attention that some retired
Air Force personnel have become
Annoyed that he has used the Air
Force criteria in promotion of nobles within the Temple Guard Unit.
Not wanting to “ruffle any feathers” he contacted other retired Air
force personnel he knew including a Colonel and explained his
rationale. Response...they see no
problem and were actually pleased
I recognized my grandson’s contribution to his Country. So to those
of you who are annoyed I suggest
you put your “big boy pants on”..
Cause it ain’t gong to *!!#*#!#@
change!
* A senior citizen drove his
brand new Corvette convertible out
of the dealership. Taking off down
the road, he floored it to 80 mph,
enjoying the wind blowing through
what little gray hair he had left.
“Amazing,” he thought as he flew
down I-94, pushing the pedal even
more. Looking in his rear view
mirror, he saw a state trooper behind him, lights flashing and siren
blaring. He floored it to 100 mph,
then 110, then 120. Suddenly he
thought, “What am I doing? I’m
too old for this,” and pulled over to
await the trooper’s arrival. Pulling
in behind him, the trooper walked
up to the Corvette, looked at his
watch, and said, “Sir, my shift ends
in 30 minutes. Today is Friday. If
you can give me a reason for speeding that I’ve never heard before, I’ll
let you go.”
The old gentleman paused. Then
he said, “Years ago, my wife ran off
with a State trooper. I thought you
were bringing her back.”
“Have a good day, sir,” replied
the trooper.
* A Tennessee State trooper
pulled over a pickup on I-65. The
trooper asked, “Got any ID?”
The driver replied, “Bout
whut?”
* The young man from Mississippi came running into the store
and said to his buddy, “Bubba,
somebody just stole your pickup
truck from the parking lot!”
Bubba replied, “Did you see
who it was?”
The young man answered, “I
couldn’t tell, but I got the license
number.”
That’s all folks! Respectfully
submitted by OTTIE.
The Rhode Island Shriners’
Everyone is Welcome
The Captain returned from
his 3 month hiatus to Florida, in
time to conduct the April 18, 2013
T.G. Meeting. He thanked Captain
Don Thornton and 1st Lieutenant
Francis Kay for taking chare of the
meetings and the day-to-day coverage of Temple Guard duties and
responsibilities during his absence.
He made a special tribute/congratulations to Don Thornton being selected: “Shriner of the year
for CY2012”. He challenged other
members of the Temple Guard Unit
to follow the Temple Guard tenets
that were recently successful Captains Thornton and Fletcher to be,
number one considered for such
and honor...that being: Work hard,
continue to do our masonic outreach, be conscious of what we’re
all about and be “humble and gracious” as we go about our Shriner
business.
He made note that he and Lady
Marilyn traveled up to Sarasota,
Florida on February 22, 2012 to
say hello and congratulations to Ill.
Potentate Bob O’Brien on his elevation to Potentate of the Rhode
Island Shriners.
He welcomed new liaison officer, Don Williamson to the Temple
TEMPLE GUARD UNIT
cordially welcomes everyone to its
4th Annual
HAM & BEAN
SUPPER
Friday, September 27, 2013
serving from 6:00 to 8:3 0 (no social)
at the Shrine Temple Imperial Room
One Rhodes Place, Cranston
• MENU •
Ham & Beans
Salad & Corn Bread
Dessert
Coffee & Bug Juice
• TICKET INFO•
Adults (over 12) . . . $10
Children (6-12) . . $6
Children (under 6)
free
Tickets may be purchased at the Shrine Bar
or from Joe Bennett @ 323-7470
or smokeyribsa@yahoo.com
DOOR PRIZE RAFFLE • 50/50 RAFFLE
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Tidbits, Tidbits and More
Tidbits
• Unit Night Out – the unit
held a dinner with our Ladies at
Lemongrass on Saturday, May
25th. This event has not occurred
at I write this article. Assumption
- without a doubt, everyone had
plenty to eat and had a very good
time. Hopefully, quirky things
occurred that I will gladly report
in the next Scimitar.
• Cinco de Mayo / Kentucky
Derby – I understand everyone
had a great night on May 4th at
the Shrine pot luck dinner to celebrate these two events. Many of
the Ladies wore lovely colorful
hats. Per our Chief, our unit’s
decorations put to shame all of
the other units. What else is new!
• Annual Summer Picnic –
mark your calendars for Saturday, July ? for our unit picnic
at Buttonwoods. No doubt your
participation will be needed to
make this family affair a great
day. Details will be provided at
our June meeting. Hopefully,
Past Chief Lou Sherman will remember that he is sitting at a picnic table and not on a see saw.
• Han’g’over – our annual trip
to the lovely state of New Hampshire will be held the weekend of
August 2nd thru the 4th. Chief
Bob St. Jean will be coordinating
the room reservations. A check is
needed at the June meeting for
$80 made payable to Super 8
that will guarantee your luxurious suite with unbelievable amenities. Please provide your room
number so that you can cuddle
in the same room that you have
made everlasting memories in.
Most importantly the 7th annual
Han’g’over regatta will be held
as the Artisans are again the defending champions. The Artisans
have won this event three times,
the Legion twice and the Clowns
once. Maybe this year the Directors/ Divan will finally do themselves proud. I suggest that Ron
Read be their oarsman, he surely
cannot do any worse than all of
their prior oarsmen. The current
odds from Las Vegas are: Artisans 2 to 1, Legion of Honor 5
to 1, Clowns 10 to 1 and Divan/
Directors 100 to 1. By the way, if
the parade is held in Hanover, we
should return and visit Molly’s
Molly without our Ladies.
• Artisan Snowbird Unit – all
have flown safely back to Rhode
Island for the summer and fall
seasons. We all need to get together on a monthly basis when
we return to Florida. Who is
willing to be the coordinator for
the year 2014? If you are willing to volunteer someone other
than yourself, than you should
be the coordinator. You will be
applauded by all and given the
most prestigious title as the 2014
Artisan Snowbird Coordinator
and will be allowed to appoint
the 2015 coordinator.
• Who am I? – I am an Artisan
and a Chief. I have been very active with the unit. I have not been
officially initiated by participating in the ‘Hot Sands’ ceremonial. Who am I?
• April/May, Who am I? Don
Williamson (Hillary’s husband)
• Uniforms – all Artisans are
required to have the Artisan
uniform consisting of the white
dress shirt, red polo shirt and
gray red stripped pants. Please
see Paul Healy for all informa-
tion on acquiring the uniform.
• Gaspee Day Parade - Saturday, June the 8th is our opportunity to come out in full force and
show our friends and families
what we are all about in Pawtuxet Village. We need your participation because this is our home.
Hopefully, there will be at least
a few pictures of the unit in the
Scimitar.
• Boys of Summer Trivia –
who was known as the Splendid
Splinter, the Kid and _____ Ball
Game?
• Always invited – an invitation is always there for all Nobles
to join us at our monthly meeting on June 27th and July 25th at
7:30PM.
• Isobel Smith – our deepest
condolences to Gardner Smith
and family on the passing of Isobel. She was one of the sweetest
ladies with a never ending smile.
Her homemade raisin squares
were always a treat at our annual
trip to Hanover.
• Always remember – the
Rhode Island Shriners needs active Nobles and not just card carrying members!
A warm day, a cool breeze, a
shady tree, a comfortable chair
and some serious ZZZZZ’z
…… The Artery
PS – As always, I look forward
to your feedback, positive and
negative.
Some Great Things About Getting Older
1. Your secrets are safe with your friends because they can’t remember them
either.
2. things you buy new won’t wear out.
WEBSITE: www.qmcemetery.org
3. No one expects you to run into a burning building.
4. There’s nothing left to learn the hard way.
5. Your joints are more accurate than the national weather service.
6. Finally you can eat dinner at 4:00pm
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Arnold & Linda Adams
Rick & Patti Baccus
Herb & Irma Bloom
Rick & Linda Bloom
Rusty & Kathy Booth
*Mike & Barbara Christopher
Ed & Karen Deluty
Stu Eddy
Harold & Marcia Greiner
Paul M. & Louise B. Healy
*PP Andy & Jan Hencler
Al & Ruth Hollingworth
Dave & Mickey Joly
Russ Kawa
Rose Ann & Raymond Kershaw, Sr.
Phil & Barbara Lundgren
PP Arthur & Laiana Macdonald
*Ralph & Barbara Matteson
Elsie Maymon
David G. McKay
Barbara Persson
Charles & Emily Reade
Ken & Luci Scanlan
*PP Gardner & Isobel Smith
Wayne & Lois Sutton
Richard & Nancy Urquhart
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25th Annual Burn Congress
October 9-12, 2013
Rhode Island Convention Center
Host Sponsored by the Shriners Boston Hospital for Children along with Rhode Island
Hospital, Providence Journal and University Surgical Associates.
This year, Shriners Hospitals for
Children –Boston is a host sponsor
of The Phoenix Society’s 25th Annual World Burn Congress, along
with Rhode Island Hospital, Providence Journal and University Surgical Associates. The World Burn
Congress will be held on October
9-12, 2013 at the Rhode Island
Convention Center.
The Phoenix Society is a national, leading non-profit organization that specializes in the care of
burn survivors and their loved ones
by offering support during the road
to recovery. Each year, the Phoenix
Society holds the World Burn Congress, an international conference
for burn survivors, their families
and caregivers, health care professionals, fire services, as well as any
other supporters involved in the
burn recovery process. The mission
of the conference is to provide educational and support programs with
a wide array of information and resources to increase knowledge of
burn recovery.
There is a growing need for support for people living in the aftermath of a severe burn. The World
Burn Congress brings together over
800 burn survivors, families, caregivers, health care professionals,
and fire fighters. For some, it is
the first time survivors are able to
share their stories with others who
have experienced a similar trauma.
For firefighters and health care professionals, it is a chance to receive
closure by witnessing survivors and
their families fulfill meaningful
lives.
As a host sponsor, Shriners
Hospitals for Children – Boston is
involved with the promotion and
operations of events. Staff members and fraternity members will
volunteer for the World Burn Congress. If interested in being a volunteer, please go to the following
link and fill out the online application. http://www.phoenix-society.
org/programs/ worldburncongress/
world-burn-congress-2013/worldburn-congress-2013-volunteer-opportunities/Caitlin Bazinet, a for-
mer patient of Shriners Hospitals
for Children – Boston and Shriners
Hospitals for Children – Springfield says, “I love the World Burn
Congress. It is as life altering as my
burn injuries but in a good way. The
World Burn Congress opened me
up to new experiences. I’ve made so
many real friends and look forward
to it all year long. This is my fourth
year and I can’t wait for October.”
For more information on the
World Burn Congress, visit http://
www.phoenix-society.org/programs/worldburncongress/worldburn-congress-2013/ or call 800888-2876.
Ben Lortie’s Admiration for the
Shriners Hospitals for Children
Ben Lortie, former patient of
Shriners Hospitals for Children –
Boston stopped by Board Day to
read a letter he wrote to the hospital
to our Board Members.
Ben won an essay contest
through the Veterans of Foreign
Wars organization and was award-
ed with $100 prize money for his
achievement. Ben chose to donate
his entire $100 to Shriners Hospitals
for Children – Boston because of
his strong connection to and admiration for the hospital in the hopes
that he can help future patients of
the hospital. With his donation, he
included a letter detailing his gratitude to Shriners as well as his reason for donating his money.
When Ben was just eighteen
months old, he accidentally pulled
a cup of hot tea onto his chest and
neck. He was immediately taken to
Morton Hospital in Taunton, where
the doctors decided to send him to
Shriners Hospitals for Children –
Boston. In his letter to the hospital,
10 years later, Ben Lortie writes, “I
knew I was in great care when I
got to Shriners, and that I would be
treated with the same amount of respect and care as any other child.”
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News from the International Police Square Club
Rhode Island Chapter #1 – “Masons Against Drugs”
from the Desk of the Recorder
by Bradford L. Barco, PGM, President
Rhode Island
Shriners
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should certainly brighten everyone’s spirits. As May
arrives it
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and
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a long winter in storage.
CLUB
PAWSOX NIGHT
Club, Inc., held its Annual Steak Fry
❑ Regular Member
Brothers who are Master Masons and in Law Enforcement, present or retired
Fund Raiser and their Above and
Summer
also Award
planned for the warm weather. The
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❑ Associate
Strawberry
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Police
Department.
If you as
a member
have any questions concerning the Shrine
at McCoy Stadium
Thursday, August 15, 2013
Tickets are $6 each
and include the Bar-B-Q.
Tickets will go on sale in the office and lounge
on or about July 9, 2013.
We are limited to 225 tickets!
six (6)
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(4) to a
Center
or the Imperial bylaws, please feel free to contact the ofOfficer Reis joined the Cranston Police Department in December
fice
at 401-467-7100.
2008.
While on vacation with her family at Myles Standish State
Forest enjoying the day at Curlew Pond in Plymouth, MA, she
observed
a female carrying a limp body from the water. Her instincts
Respectfully,
kicked in as well as her training and she took control of the scene.
Due to Officer Reis’s attention to duty, her CPR training and quick
Paul M.she
Healy,
Recorder
thinking,
was directly
responsible for reviving a 3-year old boy
and saving his life. In recognition of her valiant actions, she was
presented The Above and Beyond the Call of Duty Award by
M. W. Bradford L. Barco, P.G.M., the president of the Rhode Island
Chapter of the IPSCI, in the presence of members from her department including Lt. Paul Saccoccia, her mother, her husband, and
sister, along with other family and friends. Congratulatory remarks
on behalf of the membership were given by M.W. Barco, along with a
standing round of applause from all in attendance.
member on a first come, first served basis.
After August 7th, if there are any tickets left,
they will be sold on an unlimited basis,
first come, first served.
Get your tickets early
as we will definitely sell out.
Families Welcome!
Club Secretary Ray Cahoon (left) and Club President Bradford Barco (right)
present this year’s Club award to Officer Mallory Reis.
GAME and EVENT SCHEDULE
HOME GAMES indicated in BOLD,
Shriners’
Night is
August
15th!
WALK-ON AT MCCOY
1 vs.
2 vs.
3 vs.
4 vs. 5 vs. 6 vs. 7 vs. 8 @ 9 @ 10 @ 11 @ 13 vs. 14 vs. 15 vs. 16 vs. 17 @ 18 @ 19 @ 20 @
21 @ 22 @ 23 @ 24 @ 25 vs. 26 vs. 27 vs. 28 vs. 29 vs. 30 vs. JUNE
Syracuse, 6:05 PM
Syracuse, 1:05 PM
Syracuse, 7:05 PM
Charlotte, 7:05 PM
Charlotte, 7:05 PM
Charlotte, 7:05 PM
Charlotte, 7:05 PM
Syracuse, 7:00 PM
Syracuse, 5:00 PM
Syracuse, 7:00 PM
Syracuse, 10:30 AM
Buffalo, 7:05 PM
Buffalo, 7:05 PM
Buffalo, 6:05 PM
Buffalo, 1:05 PM
Columbus, 7:05 PM
Columbus, 7:05 PM
Columbus, 7:05 PM
Columbus, 7:05 PM
Toledo, 7:00 PM
Toledo, 7:00 PM
Toledo, 6:00 PM
oledo, 12:00 PM
Toledo, 7:05 PM
Toledo, 7:05 PM
Toledo, 7:05 PM
Toledo, 7:05 PM
Scranton/WB, 6:05 PM
Scranton/WB, 1:05 PM
JULY
1 vs. Scranton/WB, 6:15 PM
2 vs. Scranton/WB, 6:15 PM
3 vs. Scranton/WB, 6:15 PM
4 @ Rochester, 7:05 PM
5 @ Rochester, 6:05 PM
6 @ Rochester, 6:05 PM
7 @ Rochester, 1:05 PM
8 @ Lehigh Valley, Suspended: Rain
(Completion of game suspended on 4/10/13)
8 @ Lehigh Valley, 7:05 PM
9 @ Lehigh Valley, 7:05 PM
10 @ Lehigh Valley, 7:05 PM
11 vs. Rochester, 7:05 PM
12 vs. Rochester, 7:05 PM
13 vs. Rochester, 6:05 PM
14 vs. Rochester, 1:05 PM
18 @ Durham, 7:05 PM
19 @ Durham, 7:05 PM
20 @ Durham, 7:05 PM
21 @ Durham, 5:05 PM
22 @ Norfolk, 7:05 PM
23 @ Norfolk, 7:05 PM
24 @ Norfolk, 7:05 PM
25 @ Norfolk, 12:05 PM
26 vs. Lehigh Valley, 7:05 PM
27 vs. Lehigh Valley, 6:05 PM
28 vs. Lehigh Valley, 1:05 PM
29 vs. Lehigh Valley, 7:05 PM
30 vs. Norfolk, 7:05 PM
31 vs. Norfolk, 12:05 PM
FREE YOUTH CLINICS
June 15, July 13 & August 17
2:00 - 3:15
Bring the Children – Stay for the Game
Proudly supporting
the Rhode Island Shriners!
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Rhode Island Shriners Circus Day
at the Ringling Brothers & Barnum and Bailey Circus
By: Shriner, Wayne Edward Sutton, Public Relations Chairman/Circus Day Chairman
Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys
and Girls, the Rhode Island
Shriners are proud to have once
again made it possible for thousands of less fortunate and special needs children and young
adults throughout the State of
Rhode Island to be our special
guests for a “free” day at the
Circus. We could not have made
this possible without the continued, kind and generous support
that has been offered to us for so
many years with contributions
from our friends and neighbors.
For that we offer our most sincere and heartfelt thanks. We
cannot do it without YOU!
Our Great BIG
Shriners Thank You!!
The Rhode Island Shriners
formed a great partnership many
years ago with the Ringling
Brothers and Barnum & Bailey
Circus and the Dunkin Donuts
Center so the we could continue
our tradition of making it possible for thousands of children that
we invite by special invitation,
to enjoy a wonderful and exciting day at the Circus. We call
this “The Rhode Island Shriners
Family Day at the Circus”.
On Saturday morning May
4th, 2013 at 11:00 am with a 1
hour free pre-show, the Rhode
Island Shriners proudly made our
presence known at the entrance
of the Ringling Brothers & Barnum and Bailey Circus held at
the Dunkin Donuts Civic Center
in Downtown Providence. After the Gates opened, our Public
Relations and Circus Chairman,
Noble Wayne Sutton and the
Rhode Island Shriners Potentate,
Bob O’Brien along with his band
of Shriners, proceeded to help
usher in our many guests that responded to our invitations.
Special thanks to Noble Bob
Correira, who offered his volunteer time and expert driving skills
to chauffeur our Nobles to the
Dunkin Donuts Center in Shrine
style with the Shriners Directors
Staff Antique Bus. In the greatest of Shrine pride we drove the
bus right up to the front entrance
of the Dunkin Donuts Center to
let everyone know that the Shriners were in town. Special thanks
to the folks at the Dunkin Donuts
Center and the Patrolmen from
the Providence Police Department for allowing us this unique
opportunity.
Great BIG Shriners thank
you to our Shrine Circus Day
ticket administrator: Rose Henry. With her help and expertise,
we’re able to send out invitations
to local group homes and various
organizations, inviting thousands
of children and young adults to
be our guest and enjoy a free seat
at our Annual Shrine Circus Day
event.
Thanks to the
Group Sales Management Team at
the Dunkin Donuts
Civic Center. They
make it possible for
us to assist in hosting this event in a
very kind and professional manner.
The kind folks at
the Dunk have this
event down to a science and go more
than the extra mile
to make sure that we
get as much expo-
sure as possible while ushering in
our guests and giving everyone a
special Red Nose keepsake.
In our continued effort to
contribute our support to children and young adults throughout every community in the State
of Rhode Island we proudly
continue our Shrine Circus Day
Event each and every year. This
is one of the many ways the Shriners help to make it possible to
improve the quality of life for
our most precious children and
young adults.
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hriner Calendar
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
June
WEDNESDAY
2013
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
1
2
7:30
Brass Band
3
4
6:30 Divan Meeting
Ladies Meeting
9
10
11
7:30
Brass Band
Father’s Day
23
9:30
Clown
Meeting
18
7:30 Directors Staff
Meeting
24
25
7:30
Brass Band
30
SUNDAY
MONDAY
S
TUESDAY
1
Imperial Session
6/30 - 7/4
7
8
Gaspee Days Parade
12
13
11:30
Drivers’ Luncheon
19
7:30
Oriental Band
7:30 Temple Guard
27
7:30 Artisans/Motor
Corps
July
WEDNESDAY
2
20
26
7:30
Oriental Band
hriner Calendar
Members
Drawing
Members
Drawing
14
15
21
22
Flag Day
11:30
Ladies Luncheon
17
7:30
Brass Band
6
7:30
Oriental Band
7:30
Oriental Band
7:30 Legion of Honor
16
5
Members
Drawing
1st Day of Summer
Members
Drawing
28
Clowns Pancake
Breakfast 7:30am
29
Shriners Strawberry
Festival 6pm
2013
THURSDAY
3
FRIDAY
4
SATURDAY
5
6
Independence Day
Restaurant/Facilities
Closed 7/1 - 7/7
7
RI Shriners-Legion
of Honor Car Show/
Duck Race
14
7:30
Brass Band
8
9
6:30 Divan Meeting
Ladies Meeting
Legion of Honor
15
7:30
Brass Band
22
16
7:30 Directors Staff
Meeting
23
7:30
Brass Band
28
9:30
Clown Meeting
29
7:30
Brass Band
11:30
Ladies Luncheon
7:30
Oriental Band
Shriners
Stated Meeting
7:30pm
21
10
17
7:30
Oriental Band
24
7:30
Oriental Band
30
31
7:30
Oriental Band
11
Members
Drawing
12
13
18
Members
Drawing
19
20
11:30
Drivers’
Luncheon
7:30
Temple Guard
25
7:30 Artisans/Motor
Corps
Middle Eastern Night
Members
Drawing
26
27
Clowns Pancake
Breakfast
13
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S
hriner Calendar
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
August
WEDNESDAY
2013
THURSDAY
1
FRIDAY
Members
Drawing
SATURDAY
2
3
Maple Sugar Bowl
Parade, Hanover, NH
8/2 - 8/4
4
11
7:30
Brass Band
5
6
6:30 Divan Meeting
Ladies Meeting
12
13
7:30
Brass Band
19
7:30
Brass Band
25
20
7:30 Directors Staff
Meeting
26
27
7:30
Brass Band
MONDAY
1
8
7:30
Brass Band
7:30
Brass Band
S
TUESDAY
22
2
3
6:30 Divan Meeting
Ladies Meeting
9
16
7:30
Brass Band
23
7:30
Brass Band
29
9:30
Clown Meeting
30
7:30
Brass Band
15
10
Members
Drawing
16
17
Members
Drawing
23
24
Shriners Pawsox
Night
7:30 Temple Guard
22
7:30 Artisans/Motor
Corps
28
29
Clowns Pancake
Breakfast 7:30am
Members
Drawing
30
10
7:30 Directors Staff
Meeting
24
5
7:30
Oriental Band
18
7:30
Oriental Band
25
7:30
Oriental Band
2013
FRIDAY
Members
Drawing
SATURDAY
6
7
Artisans Steak Fry
11
7:30
Oriental Band
17
THURSDAY
4
11:30
Ladies Luncheon
31
Shrine Ceremonial &
Appreciation Dinner
September
WEDNESDAY
Legion of Honor
15
9
11:30
Drivers’ Luncheon
21
7:30
Oriental Band
Members
Drawing
7:30
Oriental Band
hriner Calendar
SUNDAY
8
14
11:30
Ladies Luncheon
9:30
Clown
Meeting
7:30
Oriental Band
7:30
Oriental Band
7:30 Legion of Honor
18
7
12
Members
Drawing
13
14
19
Members
Drawing
20
21
11:30
Drivers’
Luncheon
7:30
Temple Guard
26
7:30 Artisans/Motor
Corps
NESA Field Days
Cornwall, Ontario
9/20 - 9/22
Members
Drawing
27
28
Clowns Pancake
Breakfast
14
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Current Event Notices
PLEASE JOIN US
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
For the RI Shriners
Ladies Luncheon
11:30 am Social Period ~ 12:00 pm Luncheon Seating
JUNE 2013 HOSTESSES
Mrs. Alison Cate & Mrs. Rose Henry
Seated menu
Turkey Panini
Roasted Turkey, Applewood Smoked Bacon,
Monterey Jack, Tomato, & Thousand Island Dressing
Served with a side of Sweet Potato Fries
Philly steak saNdwich
Shaved Steak, Onions, Mushrooms, & Melted
Mozzarella ~ Served on a Toasted Bulkie Roll with a
side of French Fries
Grilled vegetable plate
RESERVATIONS ARE
REQUIRED, and may be made through
the Shrine Office – 401.467.7100 EXT. 10
Marinated Grilled Seasonal Vegetables
Served over a Bed of Rice Pilaf
GRAPENUT PUDDING
Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, & Tea
RESERVATION DEADLINE:
June 10, 2013
$12.00 per person
Includes Gratuity & Applicable Taxes
The Imperial Room At One Rhodes Place ~ Cranston, Rhode Island 02905
HANOVER
“Hangover”
Weekend
Join your fellow Shriners and their Ladies for a
weekend full of fun. frolic, and friendship
. . . with a parade tucked in the middle.
August 2-4, 2013
FOR INFORMATION, RESERVATIONS . . . CALL
Tom “Lucky” Holton at 401-787-2381
Fred “Uncle Sham” Stahle at 401-294-34666
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Current Event Notices
The Rhode Island Shriners Legion of Honor
&
The Rhode Island Street Rodding Association
Present their 6th Annual Car and Truck Show
All Cars and Trucks Welcome,
Breakfast served at R.I. Shriners Restaurant. 7:00 to 11:00
Great food, indoor restrooms, Clowns, Fun for the entire family.
Rubber Duck Race on the Pawtuxet River
Chips identification program for Kids
Dash plaques to first 200 cars, 25 Trophies,
50 - 50 raffle
Sunday July 7 th, 2013
Registration starts at 7:00 am, trophies at 2:00pm
$10.00 donation
1 Rhodes Place, Cranston R. I.
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Current & Upcoming Event Notices
Please join us!
FRIDAY, JUNE 28, 2013
for the
Rhode Island Shriners
STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL
6:00 pm Social ~ 7:00 pm Dinner
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED,
AND MAY BE MADE THROUGH
THE SHRINE OFFICE ~ 401.467.7100
RESERVATION DEADLINE
(Space Permitting): June 24, 2013
* A $5.00 Charge (PER PERSON) will
be applied for reservations received AFTER June 24, 2013.
Thank you.
FAMILY STYLE DINNER,
STRAWBERRIES FOR DIPPING IN
YOUR CHOICE OF CHOCOLATE,
DANCING (DJ SERGIO),
$22.50 PER PERSON INCLUDES
SERVICE CHARGE, & APPLICABLE TAXES
PUBLIC ALWAYS WELCOME!
The Imperial Room At One Rhodes Place ~
Cranston, Rhode Island
Rhode Island Shriners
A. A. O. N. M. S.
ONE RHODES PLACE, CRANSTON, RHODE ISLAND 02905
Ph: 401-467-7100 Fax: 401-383-9413
STATED MEETING
JULY 15, 2013
Notice is hereby given that a STATED MEETING of the Rhode Island Shriners will be held on
MONDAY, JULY 15, 2013 at 7:30 PM at the Shrine Center, One Rhodes Place, Cranston,
Rhode Island. At that time any business pertaining to the Temple will be transacted.
A membership card for the Year 2013 is necessary for admission to the meeting.
Pub menu will be available prior to the meeting from 5:00 PM.
ATTEST: Paul M. Healy
Recorder
Ill. Robert J. O’Brien
CEO/Potentate, Rhode Island Shriners
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Current & Upcoming Event Notices
The Rhode Island Shriners
REGISTRATION FORM
TRIGGS MEMORIAL GOLF COURSE
SUNDAy, OCTOBER 6, 2013 AT 8 AM
GOLF:
Sunday, October 6, 2013 at 8:00 am
Triggs Memorial Golf Course
1533 Chalkstone Avenue
Providence, Rhode Island
Hole-in-One Competition
Snacks on the Turn
Closest to the Pin Competition
LUNCH ONLy:
•
•
•
•
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC - ALL ARE WELCOME TO PARTICIPATE!
* Singles are Welcome
INFORMATION
Bill Dawless, 401.258.0704
Bob St. Jean, 401.529.0707
Bryan Martin, 401.808.9848
Glenn Medeiros, 401.793.0017
Louis Sherman, 401.829.7043
Gil Fontes, 401.413.3452
Bob O’Brien, 401.487.4750
______ GUeSTS x $35.00 eACH
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ReservationsMUST BE RECEIVED By SEPTEMBER 15, 2013.
PAYMENT IN FULL IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION
ReservationsmayalsobemadeattheShrineOffice:
The Rhode Island Shriners
ShrineOffice–Attention:Pat
One Rhodes Place - Cranston, Rhode Island 02905
401.467.7100 ext. 10 – 401.383.9413 Fax
$99.00 per Player – INCLUDES Dinner, Cart & Green Fees
Dinner Only - $35.00
Social Hour: 1:30 - 2:30pm, Dinner: 2:30pm
TeLePHONe NUMBeRS
1.
2.
3.
4.
Adult Beverages Available
Dinner will be held at the Rhode Island Shriners
Imperial Banquet Room
One Rhodes Place - Cranston, Rhode Island
______ PLAyeRS x $99.00 eACH
GOLFeRS’ NAMeS:
SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION
I would like to sponsor a tee Sign ($99.00)
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How would you like your sign to read? Please print!
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ALL RAFFLE ITEMS MUST BE RECEIVED By SEPTEMBER 22, 2013.
Descriptionofitem: ________________________________________________________________________
Value: __________________________ Donated by: _________________________________________________
PROCEEDS ARE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE RHODE ISLAND SHRINERS,
AND ARE NOT TAx-DEDUCTIBLE.
My PAyMENT INFORMATION
CHeCK NO.: _______________________ IN THe AMOUNT OF: ___________________________________________
NAMe: _____________________________________________________________________________________________
PHONe: ____________________________________________________________________________________________
ADDReSS: __________________________________________________________________________________________
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Please join us
SUNDAY, JUNE
16, 2013
For our delicious
FATHER’S
DAY
BREAKFAST
BUFFET
MENU
BUFFET
Scrambled
Eggs
~
Assorted
Frittatas
Bacon
~
Sausage
~
Home
Fries
Carved
Baked
Ham
Served 8:30
AM ~ 12:30 PM
Cinnamon
Texas
French
Toast
* Last Seating at 12:00 PM
Pancakes
~
Assorted
Breakfast
Pastries
Fresh
Fruit
Salad
Bagels
&
Cream
Cheese
Assorted
Fruit
Juices
~
Milk
Coffee,
Decaffeinated
Coffee,
&
Tea
ADULTS:
12.99
CHILDREN
(4~10
years):
8.99
*
Prices
listed
do
not
include
20%
Gratuity
&
Taxes
RESERVATIONS
ARE
REQUIRED,
AND
MUST
BE
RECEIVED
BY
JUNE
10,
2013
(Space
permitting).
A
$25.00
deposit
will
be
required
for
parties
of
4
or
more
Guests.
ALL
MAJOR
CREDIT
CARDS
accepted.
THE
IMPERIAL
ROOM
AT
ONE
RHODES
PLACE
Cranston,
Rhode
Island
02905
401.467.7102
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International Police Square Club, Inc.
Rhode Island Chapter
Above and Beyond the Call of Duty Award
one had stolen her iPad which years recipients of the Above and
is the only way that the young Beyond the Call of Duty Award.
girl who is nonverbal can comAfter M.W. Bradford L. Barmunicate. As you could imagine co, Past Grand Master and Presithe eight year old and her par- dent of the chapter presented the
ents were devastated. Seeing the awards he gave congratulatory
heart break on this child’s face, remarks on behalf of the memOfficer’s DeCecco and Raposa bership along with a standing
took action and decided that they round of applause from all in atwould replace the iPad. They tendance.
went to the Apply store at the
This years event was anProvidence Place Mall to pur- other great success, but would
chase a new one for her. When not have been possible without
the manager had heard what the help from its members and
had happen the store donated many of our masonic lodges here
the iPad. These two officers cer- in our jurisdiction who helped
tainly went Above and Beyond us through their generous donathe Call of Duty with their acts tions. On behalf of the officers
of kindness, and it was the chap- and our membership I take this
ters pleasure to recognize them time to thank each of you. Withfor that. Also in attendance were out your help we would not be
family
members and Colonel able to support the charities that
Brother Ray Cahoon, Jr. Vice President, M.W. Brad Barco, Past Hugh T. Clements, Jr. the Chief we do.
Grand Master, President
of the Providence Police DeFor information on becoming
partment to help honor his of- a member of the International
The Rhode Island Chapter of third floor burning apartment in ficers. The Colonel thanked the Police Square Club, Inc. Please
Freemasons contact: M.W. Brad Barco at
The International Police Square South Providence. Officer Clary chapter and the
Club, Inc. held its Annual Steak- entered the smoke filled apart- for choosing his officers as this BLB1134@Yahoo.Com.
Fry fund raiser and their Above ment in the early morning hours
and Beyond The Call of Duty of May 1, 2012, with the smoke
Award presentation on Friday so dense it was difficult for him
May 10th at the Rhode Island to breath, but with his training
Shrine Center. The evening was and without personal regard for
well attended with over 100 in his own safety by the time the
attendance. The evening start- Fire Department arrived he was
ed with a social followed by a carrying out one of the children
fantastic steak dinner. The main and was able to save the entire
event of the evening was The family. Officer’s DeCecco and
presentation of The Above and Raposa were given the award
Beyond The Call of Duty Award. for their actions on December 9,
This award is given each year to 2012. Two weeks before Christa member of Law Enforcement mas while on routine patrol they
who goes above and beyond his received a call that an eight year
or her normal duties.
old girl with autism went missThe chapter this year nomi- ing after she wandered rom her
nated three members from the family’s home in the Manton
Providence Police Department, Heights section of Providence.
Officer’s Michael Clary, Mark The young girl was found a short
DeCecco, and John Raposa, Jr.. time later just a few blocks from
Officer Clary was presented her home. The officers returned Officer Micale Clary, Brother Ray Cahoon, Officer Mark DeCecco,
the award for saving the lives of the girl to her frantic parents. M.W. Bradford Barco, Officer John Raposa, Jr. and Col. Hugh T.
four family members from their However while missing some- Clements, Chief of Police
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Andrew’s Story
By Hannah Jurgens and Victoria Cruz,
Public Relations Interns
Recently we sat down with Victoria Krukowski whose 3 year old son Andrew is an outpatient at Shriners Hospitals for Children – Boston. Victoria was
very enthusiastic to share Andrew’s story and to express her gratitude about
Shriners.
Can you tell us about Andrew’s injury?
My husband Dennis and I adopted Andrew when he was 1, from China.
He is now 3. Andrew has a facial and hand burn of unknown origin, as he was
abandoned with the burn as a tiny infant and was rescued by Chinese police. He
lived in an orphanage until his adoption.
How did Andrew become a patient at Shriners Hospitals for Children—
Boston?
Andrew became a patient when he arrived in the U.S. after his adoption, in
January 2013. Prior to his adoption, we researched the best places in the country to come for pediatric burn care. We chose Shriners Boston and applied, and
were approved for care before Andrew came home. We were so very happy.
Do you have a favorite person at the hospital? Why is he or she your
favorite?
Sue Brogna, the staff photographer, always remembers our names. Dr. Liao,
our surgeon, is very kind hearted and superbly talented at reconstructive surgery. The music therapists are wonderful and Sandy Barrett, our Nurse Care
Coordinator, frequently calls us at home. She is very helpful and kind.
Andrew’s infectious personality touched our team, as well as the rest of the
staff at Shriners Hospitals for Children – Boston. Andrew is a reminder that
through our expert care and healing power our patients go on to live productive,
happy lives despite their injuries.
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Greetings Nobles!
It’s that time of year when
the weather is getting better and
all the “snowbirds” are flying
back. On May 5th, we had our
flag disposal ceremony. The ceremony went well, but we would
have liked to see more people attend.
Some upcoming events-Saylesville and North Providence
parades are May 27th. Attire is
short sleeves for all participants.
The Directors are having their
second bingo night on May 31st
at the Temple. The Gaspee Days
parade is June 8th. Other parades
are still in the works. We will
keep you posted. There will be
a “Stated Meeting” on June 10th
at 1900. Our monthly Legion
of Honor meeting is the same
night. On June 29th, the Clowns
are going to Seekonk Speedway,
times and more info to follow.
The Legion of Honor’s Annual
Car Show will be held on July
7th, 7am to 2pm at the Temple. There is a possible unit or
combined unit picnic at Buttonwoods on July 20th. More info
will be passed via phone calls
for all events listed above. Participation in these events would
be greatly appreciated.
A quick note to all Nobles
who have not yet paid their dues,
please get the money to Al soon.
As always, please keep in
mind all our active duty service
members and veterans who have
served their country in the past
and their families.
David Cate
1st Lieutenant Commander
Legion of Honor
RI Shriners
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Everyone Can Participate in Sports
Adaptive sports can play a significant role in the
rehabilitation and quality life of persons with
disabilities. Participation in these sports encourages
patients to develop a healthy lifestyle, become
independent, gain confidence, make new friends
and achieve goals.
Shriners Hospitals for Children® values the
importance of adaptive sports and many of our
facilities provide programs to help get patients
involved. For example, the Shriners Hospitals for
Children — Erie facility offers a six-week wheelchair
basketball program every summer. The Erie facility
also sponsors a sled hockey team that plays in
tournaments throughout the region and has helped
establish other teams in Pittsburgh, Pa., Columbus,
Ohio, and other locations.
And, each summer the recreation therapy and
child life department of Shriners Hospitals for
Children — Chicago hosts a sports camp that gives
patients the opportunity to participate in a variety
of adaptive activities including adaptive golf, tennis,
softball, kayaking and archery. The hospital also
works closely with the Wheelchair Bulls, a team
sponsored by the Chicago Bulls, to help patients
get involved with wheelchair basketball. Several
professional sports teams help support or sponsor
adaptive sports teams, and our hospitals work
closely with them to encourage patient involvement.
Being physically active is important for everyone
and there are adaptive sports opportunities for
virtually every activity and every skill level. Today,
many communities offer adaptive programs through
local organizations, such as BlazeSports. In addition,
some colleges offer adaptive sports opportunities.
Participants can play for fun or compete as seriously
as any other athlete. The top athletes may even find
a spot on their nation’s Paralympic team.
The Paralympics
The Paralympic Games are held every four years,
following the Olympic Games. The first Paralympic
Games were held in Rome in 1960 and featured
400 athletes from 23 countries. The event has
grown significantly over the years, and is now the
second-largest sporting event in the world. The
2012 Paralympic Games, held in London, featured
4,200 athletes from 165 countries, and had recordbreaking ticket sales.
The event features more than 20 sports such as
archery, cycling track, football, judo, powerlifting,
rowing, sailing, swimming, sitting volleyball,
wheelchair basketball, wheelchair fencing,
wheelchair rugby and wheelchair tennis. In order to
compete in these events, every athlete must meet
the “Minimum Qualifying Standard,” as set by the
International Paralympic Committee.
The Paralympic Games helps inspire people with
disabilities to become involved in sports, and helps
change public perceptions about the limitations
of disability.
At the 2012 Summer Paralympics, held in
London, England, at least five current or former
patients from Shriners Hospitals for Children
competed, including Jordan Bird, Anjali Forber-Pratt,
Dalton Herendeen, Hannah and Tatyana McFadden
and Jerome Singleton. Congratulations to them all.
(Top left to right) Anjali Forber-Pratt, Hanna McFadden,
Tatyana McFadden (Bottom left to right) Jerome
Singleton, Dalton Herendeen, Jordan Bird
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Christopher Reed - President
Craig Viens - Vice President
Joseph Tougas - Treasurer
Sandy Robinson - Secretary
Jason Renchan - Trustee
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Shriners Hospitals for Children Encourages Safe
Driving to Help Reduce the Risk of Spinal Cord Injury
Motor vehicle crashes are the number one cause
of death for those between the ages of 16 and 24,
and the leading cause of spinal cord injuries in all
age groups. Nearly 6,000 teens die and more than
325,000 are seriously injured in traffic accidents
each year. Approximately one in five new teenage
drivers will be involved in a crash within the first
year of becoming a licensed driver. Improving driving
skills, especially for young drivers, may be the key to
fewer deaths and injuries.
Shriners Hospitals for Children® is committed to
raising awareness to help prevent spinal cord injuries.
The health care system has created a brochure
promoting safe driving among teens, as well as
additional materials raising awareness of spinal cord
injury prevention. The brochure is available through
the website, www.shrinershospitalsfor children.
org, and the other items can be obtained through
the online ordering system. In addition the Shriners
Hospitals for Children in Chicago and Texas have
participated in distracted driving summits, further
raising awareness in their communities.
Being aware of the risk factors that typically cause
a motor vehicle crash and reinforcing safe driving
tips – especially among younger drivers – may also
lessen the risk of motor vehicle crashes and spinal
cord injury.
Tips for Safe Driving
• Give driving your full attention.
• Follow the rules of the road and obey
speed limits.
• Always wear a seat belt.
• If transporting younger passengers, remember
to restrain children under age 12 properly in
the back seat, and to place children in age- and
height-appropriate safety or booster seats.
• Never get behind the wheel after
drinking alcohol.
• Be aware of the side effects of prescription
medications you are taking before driving.
• Use your side and rearview mirrors every five
to seven seconds.
• Never write, read or send text messages
while driving.
• Always have a safety zone: a space to your left
or right to drive into during an emergency.
• Your safety zone can also be the cushion of
space in front of your vehicle when a tailgater
follows too closely.
• Scan the space you are driving in by moving
your eyes left and right to get a sense of your
surroundings. Use your mirrors frequently.
• Keep your eyes up. Look as far ahead as you
can see. Do not focus only on the vehicle in
front of you.
• Scan your surroundings.
• Avoid distractions unrelated to driving.
Distractions Include:
• Texting or reading
• Talking on the phone – including using a
headset, earpiece or speakerphone
• Eating
• Fatigue
• Arguing
• An animal that is loose in the car
• Disruptive passengers
• Alcohol or other drugs
• Loud music
Helpful Online Resources
www.nhtsa.gov
www.nsc.org
www.safekids.org
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