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THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF TEBALA SHRINERS
Lawrence R. Keyser, Potentate
Vol. 15, No. 12 December 2015
Tebala’s Veterans
At the Tebala meeting in November we recognized 24 veterans who have served in all
branches of the armed forces of the United States . Potentate Larry Keyser presented
each man with a certificate of appreciation for their contribution and service to our
country
Schedule of Upcoming Events:
12 - 6
12-16
12-20
Tebala Silver Fizz
Tebala Monthly Meeting and Election of Officers
Tebala Children’s Christmas Party
1-3
1-20
1-23
Tebala Memorial Service
Tebala Monthly Meeting and installation of officers
Tebala Open Installation of Officers
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EDITOR: Gary Ackerman
email: tebalagram@tebala.org
Merry Christmas
And
Happy New Year
From your 2015 Divan
SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE:
All materials, notices, and articles
must be received NO LATER
than the 10th of each month previous to publication issue.
email: tebalagram@tebala.org
Mail to: Tebala Shrine Temple
7910 Newburg Road
Rockford, IL 61108
ADVERTISING:
Contact Tebala Shrine Office
815-332-2010 or
email: tebalagram@tebala.org
ADDRESS CHANGES: Direct
to Mark Torrance, Recor der
email: torrancemark@yahoo.com
Potentate Lawrence Keyser and Lady Jean
Chief Rabban Tom Watson and Lady Nancy
High Priest & Prophet Jerry Minor and Lady Kami
Oriental Guide Bill Robertson, P.P. and Lady Barb
Treasurer Tom Runge, P.P. and Lady Pam
Recorder Mark Torrance and Lady Lisa
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POTENTATE’S MESSAGE
I want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year. We have many ways to celebrate the upcoming season and I hope you all enjoy this time with family and
friends. The Divan and members of Tebala have been busy
traveling and visiting other Shrines. The Potentate’s Ball at
Tripoli Shrine was enjoyed by Larry Keyser and lady Jean,
Tom Watson and lady Nancy and Bill Robertson, P.P. and lady
Barb. Members of Tebala who attended the Chicago Shriners
Hospital 90th Anniversary Gala were Larry and Jean Keyser,
Matt and Rachael Thomann, Hollie and Anne Guist and Les
and Pat McClelland.
Our High Priest & Prophet, Jerry Minor and his lady Kami
were installed as Worthy Patron and Worthy Matron of Roscoe Chapter Order of the Eastern
Star.
At the Tebala meeting in November we recognized the veterans who have served in all
branches of the armed forces of the United States . They were each presented with a certificate recognizing their contribution and service to our country.
We are happy to report that due to the hard work by Loy Rice and his committee the
Karnival of Karnage had a successful month at Boone County Fair Grounds.
Reminder that at the Tebala Shrine meeting on December 16th we will be electing the new
officers for 2016. You must have a paid up dues card in order to attend.
The Silver Fizz is on December 6 and the Children’s Christmas Party is on December 20.
The Memorial Service recognizing our departed Nobles is on January 3rd.
Yours In The Faith,
Lawrence R. Keyser
Potentate
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NOBILITY BIRTHDAYS
IN December
1st
8th
James Weeter
Craig Bigelow
Alejandro Duran
Scott Erickson
Donald Hay
J.T. Roberts
Paul Gardner
Richard Korn
Rickey Parke
Neil Holland
9th
James Cox
William Dowden
Jon Miller
Alvis Nichols
10th
Gail Austin
11th
2nd
Donald Kleindl, II
Vern Lundberg
Christopher Owens
3
rd
Robert Armstrong
Lowell Beggs
Joseph Seipts
4th
Elmer Jackson
Frederick Schubert
5th
Tom Felker
Melvin Messer
Douglas Weerda
12th
Michael Lucas
Shawn Sheets
13th
Thomas Anderson
Gene Deisz
Fred Pierce
Kirk Preston
Ross Bates
William Smith
6th
Curtis Hoeppner
Gene M. Johnson
Charles Kline
Keith Oehmke
7th
David Bateman
Brian Hartmann
John Laursen
18th
Charles McGoldrick
William J. Owens
Leon Shepardson
Matthew Thomann
Scott Toepfer
Galen Vargason
19th
Curt Steffes
20
th
Joseph Pinion
Donald Ranken
Floyd West
21st
Stanley Fowler
Joshua Haka
Marvin Woessner
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rd
14th
Philip Brown
David Murphy
John Janssen
15
Gordon Allen
Louis Cowan, Jr.
28th
Larry Brostrom
William Giolitto
Phillip Mordick
29th
Malcolm Anderberg
Frederick Neslund
30th
31st
22nd
Ronnie Kling
Glen Kuhlemier
Jason Tornero
th
27th
Karl Trester
Michael Ward
24th
25th
16th
John S. Anderson
Timothy Johnson
Theodore Lilja
Joseph Rajcevich
17th
Graeme Kaufman
Darrow Olson
John Pippin
26th
Timothy Bowron
David Shurley
Merle Sturtevant
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TEBALA SHRINE ANNUAL ELECTION OF OFFICERS
At the December Monthly Meeting
Wednesday December 16, 2015
at Tebala Shrine Center
Attitude Adjustment 5:30 P.M.
Diner served 6:30 P.M.
Meeting starts at 7:30 P.M.
Reservations are requested by Monday December 14, 2015
Call the Tebala Office at 815-332-2010
2015 TEBALA DUES CARD REQUIRED TO ATTEND
Hosted by Air Squadron – Aide in Charge – Tim Miller
TEBALA SHRINE ANNUAL
Children’s Christmas Party
Sunday, December 20, 2015
12 pm to 3 pm
At Tebala Shrine Center
For all children and grandchildren of Tebala Nobles
Santa Claus - Shrine Klowns – Puppet Show
Children age 10 and under will receive a gift from Santa Claus
Reservation deadline is Monday, December 14, 2015
And must include Noble’s name and names and ages of children
Call Tebala at: 815-332-2010
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TEBALA SHRINE TEMPLE MEETING MINUTES, July 15 , 2015
LARRY KEYSER,
POTENTATE
TOM WATSON,
CHIEF RABBAN
LES McCLELLAND,
ASSISTANT RABBAN
JERRY MINOR,
HIGH PRIEST & PROPHET
BILL ROBERTSON,
PP, ORIENTAL GUIDE
TOM RUNGE,
P.P. TREASURER
MARK TORRANCE,
RECORDER
motion passed.
DEATHS, DEMITS, RESTORATIONS:
Starting membership 967, created
0;
restored
1;
expired
6;resignations 0; demits 1; suspensions 0; associates 8; loss of 6;total
membership 961.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
HOSPITAL: Hollie Guist r epor ted that Nov. 12 kickoff party for
the 90th Anniversary. Normal business.
Those present per register.
THE MEETING WAS CALLED TEBALAGRAM: Gar y Acker TO ORDER AT 7:30 P.M. BY: man stated that he needs more conLARRY KEYSER, POTEN- tent. Pictures, articles.
TATE
MINUTES: Motion made by Loy
Rice, PP, 2nd by Chuck Slater to Suggested you write an article
dispense with the reading of the about you club & unit.
OLD BUSINESS:
NO OLD
minutes, motion passed.
BUSINESS reported.
TREASURER’S REPORT: Mo- NEW BUSINESS:
tion made by Austin Kelley, & 2nd Question was asked by Bob Bell if
by Gary Ackerman to accept the it was necessary to have the Circus
Treasurer’s report. Motion passed. next year. Much discussion was
Finance committee reported by had. It was asked if a buyout was
Hollie Guist. Hollie received the possible. Tom Runge, PP is going
annual report, and will review & to check with our Attorney.
report next month. Recommended
paying the bills.
GOOD OF THE ORDER Les
McClelland read a letter of resignaPRESENTATION OF BILLS:
nd tion from his position as Assistant
Motion made by Hollie Guist, 2
by Gary Ackerman to pay the bills, Rabban. His letter will be availa-
ble upon request from Tebala’s office.
MEETING
8:09 P.M.
ADJOUNED
AT
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
MARK TORRANCE, RECORDER
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Potentate Larry Keyser and Lady Jean
Invite you to the
TEBALA SILVER FIZZ BRUNCH
Sunday, December 6, 2015
11 am to 2 pm
Serving begins at Noon
$ 25.00 per person
Omelets made to order and wonderful buffet
Food prepared by Hoffman House
Dress is casual - holiday style
Bring your family – friends – neighbors
Call Tebala for reservations – 815-332-2010
By December 1st
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Be Burn Aware: Actor Joe Minoso of NBC’s hit show Chicago Fire joins
Shriners Hospitals for Children to keep children safe during the holidays
REALLY
Home fires and deaths increase significantly during the holiday months with
more cooking, decorations and open flames. * The biggest fire risk of all
could be your Christmas tree. That is why Shriners Hospitals for Children®
is joining forces with actor Joe Minoso of NBC’s popular television show
Chicago Fire, to keep families safe from fires and burn injuries this holiday
season, despite the increased seasonal hazards.
Shriners Hospitals for Children provides specialized care to children with
burns, orthopaedic conditions, spinal cord injuries and cleft lip and palate
regardless of the families’ ability to pay. In an effort to educate families
about the increased risks of fires and burns during the holidays, Shriners
Hospitals has created a new series of Be Burn Aware Public Service Announcements (PSAs) and community outreach events with Joe Minoso.
Now is the time to educate your viewers on what they can do to reduce the
risk of house fires and burn injuries this holiday season. The PSA series
reminds families to take extra precautions with seasonal activities such as
cooking, lighting candles and placement of holiday décor. One PSA features dramatic footage of a dry Christmas tree igniting in just seven seconds
and demonstrates how watering a tree daily can substantially reduce the
risk of fire and serious injury.
Hitch with Miss Wisconsin on his right and Miss Illinois on his left. Red Rib this year paid tribute to police
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LOVES PARK SHRINE CLUB NEWS…(and random thoughts)
DECEMBER…We made it
through another year. I’m going to
add a few FIRSTS previously omitted. The Club had its first meeting
at a County Forest Preserve. The
mosquitoes weren’t too bad. Another first occurred at the Harvard
Milk Days Parade. The warning
gate at the Rail Road Crossing suddenly descended downward between the Blazer and the Carousel.
Fortunately the METRA was two
tracks over and proceeded by without incident. Speaking of railroads,
the October meeting found the rails
well- greased, all officers were REELECTED for 2016.
Since this column will be submitted
before our Annual Meeting & Ladies Nite Out; I submit that a good
time was had by all. This is our
final meeting of the year. We will
be dark until April, 2016. We have
some repairs to address on the parade unit. Hope you can help on a
work party. More on this later.
You can still mail your dues
($10.15) to the address at the end of
the column.
My
Lady Delores and I spent some
time in Texas in October and I
brought some TEXAS lore back for
your enlightenment.
Predecessor to Texas Traffic
Jams
October 6, 1899. Terrell. The son
of Hetty Green, the eccentric heiress known as the “witch of wall
street,” Ned Green is flamboyant
and filthy rich.
The large, one-legged railroad tycoon dabbles in banks land and politics. Rumored to carry a pocketful
of diamonds, Green loves publicity.
He buys the first automobile west
of the Mississippi and announces
plans to drive 30 miles from Terrell
to Dallas. It’s the first car trip in
Texas.
Green finishes the journey in about
5 hours. When driven off the road
by a farm wagon, he makes history
again—the first car accident in
Texas.
Ned Green and his driving machine
made history 116 years ago this
month
in Texas history.
I brought some APHORISMS back
from Texas also.
“Aphorism - a short, pointed sentence that expresses a wise or clever observation or a general truth.”
1. The nicest thing about the future
is that it always starts tomorrow.
2. Money will buy a fine dog but
only kindness will make him wag
his tail.
3. If you don’t have a sense of humor you probably don’t have any
sense at all.
4. Seat belts are not as confining as
wheelchairs.
5. A good time to keep your mouth
shut is when you’re in deep water.
6. How come it takes so little time
for a child who is afraid of the dark
to become a teenager who wants to
stay out all night.
7. Business conventions are important because they demonstrate
how many people a company can
operate without.
8. Why is it that at class reunions
you feel younger than everyone
else looks?
9. Stroke a cat and you will have a
permanent job.
10. No one has more driving ambition than the teenage boy who
wants to buy a car.
Morning News.
SANTA’S REINDEER
“Come Dasher, Dancer, Prancer,
and Vixen. Come Comet, Cupid,
Donner, and Blitzen.” Santa said.
“My reindeer number eight. We
need to go. We can’t be late! It’s
dark this Christmas Eve night. We
need someone to carry a light. Rudolph, of course you’ll be fine.
Now my reindeer number nine.”
Author Unknown
OTHER DECEMBER STUFF:
December 1, 1909: Thr first
Christmas Club Savings Account
began.
December 9, 1951: Football’s Bob
Waterfield made 5 field goals in
one game.
December 15, 1938: Groundbreaking ceremony for the Jefferson Memorial.
CHRISTMAS PONDERABLES:
“Christmas is doing something a
little extra for someone.”
“At Christmas, play and make good
cheer for Christmas comes but once
a year.”
“Keep your Christmas-heart open
all year round.”
“Peace on earth will come to stay,
when we live Christmas every
day.”
“It’s beginning to look a lot like
Christmas, everywhere you go.”
“At Christmas, all roads lead
home.”
Finally, John Lennon of Fort Stock- “Perhaps the best Yuletide decoration is being wreathed in smiles.”
ton, Texas has been building custom ranch buggies since 1975. He “And so, this Christmas season
may our hearts with gladness
has never advertised his product.
There is a three year back-log cur- glow.”
“Christmas is the day that holds all
rently. He donates one vehicle
time together.”
each year to the TREASURE
“There are no strangers on ChristSTREET AUCTION. The entire
mas Eve.”
proceeds go to the Scottish Rite
Hospital for Children. Hi record to
date is $61,000.00 for one vehicle.
The entire article was in the October 11, 2015 issue of the Dallas
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LOVES PARK SHRINE CLUB NEWS…(Continued)
WHO SAID THAT??
“Selfishness makes Christmas a burden, love makes it a delight.”
Anonymous
“My idea of Christmas, whether oldfashioned or modern, is very simple:
loving others.” Bob Hope
“Christmas day is a day of joy and
charity.”
Phillips Brooks
“May Christmas lend a special charm
to all you chance to do!”
Garnett Ann Schultz
“I will honor Christmas in my heart,
and try to keep it all the year.”
Charles Dickens
“Peace on earth will come to stay
when we live Christmas Day every
day.”
Helen Steiner Rice
Just How Good Do I Have To Be?
UNWRAP ME FIRST!
OLD AGE IS GRAND
An elderly gentleman had serious
hearing problems for a number of
years. He went to the doctor and the
doctor was able to have him fitted for
a set of hearing aids that allowed the
gentleman to hear 100%.
The elderly gentleman went back to
the doctor a month later and the doctor
said. “Your hearing is perfect. Your
family must be really pleased that you
can hear again.”
The gentleman replied, “Oh, I haven’t
told my family yet. I just sit around
and listen to the conversations. I’ve
changed my will three times!”
Two elderly gentlemen from a retirement center were setting on a bench
under a tree when one turns to the oth“What the New Year brings to you
er and says, “Slim, I’m 83 years old
will depend a great deal on what you
now and I’m just full of aches and
bring to the New Year.” Vern McLel- pains. I know you’re about my age.
lan
How do you feel?”
Slim says, “I feel just like a newborn
RECENT T-SHIRT SIGHTINGS:
baby.”
Dear Santa,
“Really!? Like a newborn baby!?”
I’ve been good all year.
“Yep. No hair, no teeth, and I think I
Okay, most of the time.
just wet my pants.”
Once in a while.
Never mind, I’ll buy my own
POOF!
stuff.
One day a man spotted a lamp by the
HEY SANTA,
roadside. He picked it up, rubbed it
I CAN EXPLAIN!
vigorously and a genie appeared.
“I’ll grant you your fondest wish,” the
I’M FULL OF
genie said.
HOLIDAY SPIRIT
The man thought for a moment, then
IT’S CALLED VODKA
said, “I want a spectacular job – a job
that no man has ever succeeded at or
IS IT TOO LATE TO BE GOOD?
has ever attempted to do.”
“Poof!” said the genie. “You’re a
HE SEES YOU WHEN
housewife.”
YOU’RE EATING
Patient Confession
Farmer Josh killed a pig and hung it up
NAUGHTY OR NICE!
for the night, intending to butcher it in
DECISIONS! DECISIONS!
the morning, but the next day it was
gone He didn’t tell a soul about it, and
O COME LET US ADORE ME
nothing happened for more than two
months.
SANTA LIKES ME BEST
Then another farmer, who lived down
the road, came by and said, “By the
Santa’s Helpers are Subordinate
way Josh, did you ever find out who
Clauses
stole your pig?”
“Nope,” said Josh. “Not until just
now.”
THE CANDY BAR
Little Johnny was sitting on a park
bench munching on one candy bar after another.
After the 6th one a man on the bench
across from said, “Son, you know eating all that candy isn’t good for you.
It will give you acne, rot your teeth,
make you fat.”
Little Johnny replied, “My grandfather
lived to be 107 years old.”
The man asked, “Did your grandfather
eat 6 candy bars at a time?”
Little Johnny answered, “No, he minded his own business!”
WINDING DOWN TIME:
On behalf of the Loves Park Shrine
Club, I am pleased to direct you to
have the Merriest Christmas ever!
Followed by the Happiest, Healthiest,
Wealthiest New Year Possible. God
Bless You’ll (Texas talk).
FYI:
A Hi-Twelve Reunion Luncheon will
be held Friday, Dec. 11 at the Hoffman
House Restaurant. Time: 12 noon of
course. Be there, if you can. Questions to Lee Johnson, 815-397-1790.
Let him know if you plan to attend so
he can make reservations.
It’s about time to duck out, but just a
reminder—Please forward your ideas,
comments, questions, complaints, Atta
-boys, suggestions or whatever to:
President PP Leon Larson
at 1-815-633-7437 (home)
or 815-494-1554 (mobile):
Vice President PP Tom Runge
At 1-815-389-8622 (home)
or 815-222-6566 (mobile)
Secretary Gene Snyder
At 1-779-473-0222 (home)
or 1-815-520-4997 (mobile)
or Treasurer Jim Hall
at 1-815-633-1784.
The mailing address remains:
Loves Park Shrine Club,
P.O. Box 2411
Loves Park, IL 61132-0411
Now it is time to duck out!
Jim Hall, Scribe
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Tebala Shrine Memorial Service
Sunday, January 3, 2016 at 3 P.M.
Tebala Shrine Center
Please join us in celebrating the lives and memories of those Nobles of Tebala whose deaths
were reported during the year 2015. We invite all Nobles and their families to take part in this
tribute to our departed brothers. This service is an important part of Tebala tradition. Our future is built upon remembering those who have gone before and honoring their memories.
There will be light refreshments following the service.
Genoa Masonic Lodge #288
Hwy 23 just south of
Hwy 72
Excellent Old Fashioned Pancakes, Eggs to order,
Sausage, Coffee, Milk and Orange Juice (.75 extra)
First Sunday of each Month
6:00 am—10:00 am
Adults $6.00 / Children $4.00 (12 and under)
Contact Douglas Burrows for further information
(310) 707-7368 or Email: ddburrows@yahoo.com
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Hitch was ask to be photographed with Police officers from our area at the Red Ribbon, Back
the badge campaign, and Hitch photographed with Dave from WIFR Football Frenzy at the
back the badge campaign
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Anderson-Long-Klotz Funeral Home &
Cremation Service, Ltd.
Serving the Rockford Area for over 78 years ~ Onsite Crematory
www.alkfunerals.com
6825 Weaver Road, Rockford, Illinois 61114
Just South of East Riverside Blvd. & West of N. Perryville Rd.
Roger L. Anderson ~ 815-654-2255 ~ Jeffrey S. Anderson
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At the Tebala meeting in November Hollie Guist presented a 100 Million Dollar
Certificate to Arne Larson and Pete Ripley for their service to the Directors Staff
Tebala SporTSman’S Club
Coming Soon….
To be included in the startup,
Call The temple and put your name on
the list
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Gifts from Santa
Holiday Puppet Show
starting at 1:00 p.m.
Tebala Klowns with
their balloons
This year we are requesting that you bring
a canned good, for our local pantry, and/
or a pair of children’s socks for the homeless in our area.
Reservations required by Monday, December 14th
Members Name___________________________________________________
Boys, age 10 and under
Girls, age 10 and under
Age_____ Name___________________________ Age_____ Name___________________________
Age_____ Name___________________________ Age_____ Name___________________________
Age_____ Name___________________________ Age_____ Name___________________________
Age_____ Name___________________________ Age_____ Name___________________________
Age_____ Name___________________________ Age_____ Name___________________________
Please use back of form if more space is required
Number of Adults, including ages 11 and over:_________
Please consider making a donation and/or volunteering to help make this a good party.
Please contact the office at 815-332-2010.
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Jerry Sanders and Tim Miller with the Tebala Air Squadron
paying tribute to the red ribbon back the badge campaign letting children sit an and have
their picture take. In one of the famous Tebala Birds.
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You are Invited to
Tebala’s Open Installation of Officers
January 23, 2016
*****
Open to all Shriners, Family, and Friends.
Cocktail hour 5pm to 6pm
Followed by Dinner and Installation
Music by the Missing Links Band
$25 per person / Cash bar
Hoffman House Prime Rib dinner
Dress for the event will be
Black Tie to Sport Coat with Tie for Men
Formal to Cocktail for Ladies
Please RSVP by January 18, 2016
Call Denise at Tebala 815-332-2010
*****
Don’t miss out..It’s going to be a Great Night!
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Here you find Tebala Klown ‘Hitch’ with employees of Spirit Halloween in Machesney Park.
In 2014 Spirit Halloween raised over $ 1.5 million dollars for Shriners Hospitals for Children
Hitch with Spirit Halloween employee who was also a child patient at Shriners Hospitals For
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Tebala SporTSman’S Club
There has been a lot of interest in the nobility recently about what we can do as a fraternity
to promote activities that go beyond the parades, or the outings, or the monthly meetings
that are worthy of our attention, yet not necessarily all that inclusive due to the types of limitations that we all face. Not everyone can climb into a jet, or put on the makeup and walk
a mile long parade, or handle a chopper/dresser because, let’s face it, while we still have our
good looks and charm, some things are no longer as easy to do as they once were. What
can one do to participate and be active without having to spend a week recovering after
each event? Why not join a sportsman’s club?
What is a sportsman’s club? A sportsman’s club is a club that has at its core an interest in
those activities that can be described as “sporting”. These activities can include things like:
Attending professional sporting events such as
Motor sports (drag racing, NASCAR, AMA)
Team sports (NFL, MLB, NHL, or local equiv’s)
Individual sports (golf, tennis, boxing)
Holding local inter- or intra club competitions
Bowling
Trap/skeet/target shooting
Archery
Sponsoring regional or local competitions
Fishing
Hunting field trials
Golf
Indoor or chair sports
Poker
Table tennis
Video Gaming
The above lists are not all inclusive, they are a starting point. We don’t need to limit attendance at these activities to the Nobility, we can open it to ladies and family of we want to. If
you are interested in being a part of this, we need your help. To establish a new club we
need people to sign up, take a leadership positions, and help us vote/pass our by-laws so
that we can take it to the board for approval.
Interested? Please plan on meeting in the oasis before our next meeting on 12/16/2015 and
if we can get a quorum we will take our business plan and budget to the Divan for approval.
See you there sports fans!
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Non-Profit Org.
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
Permit No. 64
Rockford, IL
Tebala Shrine Center
7910 Newburg Road
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 332-2010
Attention,
Nobles!
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2015 TEBALA OFFICERS
Potentate:
Lawrence R. Keyser
email: jeanmkey@msn.com
Home: 815-544-7733
Chief Rabban:
Tom Watson
email: tewatson@comcast.net
Home: 815-633-2054
Cell: 815-494-2545
Assistant Rabban:
Les McMclelland
email: lesmcclelland@comcast.net
Home: 815-398-7399
Cell: 815-222-7943
High Priest & Prophet:
Jerry Minor
email: jminor@tebala.org
Cell: 815-978-0582
Oriental Guide:
Bill Robertson P.P.
Email: billrobertson41@msn.com
Home: 815-544-9664
Cell:
815-543-2941
Treasurer:
Tom Runge, P.P.
email: tlrunge@aol.com
Home: 815-389-8622
Cell: 815-222-6566
Recorder:
Mark Torrance
email: torrancemark@yahoo.com
Cell: 815-871-6226
Tebala Shrine Office:
7910 Newburg Road
Rockford, IL 61108
Office Hours:
8 AM – 4 PM M-F
815-332-2010
815-332-5923 Fax
Blackhawk Farms Weekend
Dave Babcock P.P.
815-335-2498
Cell: 815-979-7528
June 20th & 21st
Mini-Bikes
Arthur Swanson 815-547-1064
Meeting first Thursday of the
month at Zamador Club –
Richmond, Il – 7 pm
Circus
Motor Patrol
Tom Runge P.P. 815-222-6566 Mike Hoeth
July 17-19th
847-223-1824
Corn Boil
Parade Staff
Director’s Staff
Ron Lanquist
815-397-0656
Divan Aides
Greg Stanbury 815-985-4471
August 19th
Ritualistic Divan
Donald Kimes, P.P.
Tebala Family Picnic
815-985-8454
DeKalb County S.C.
Divan All Aides
Air Squadron
August 30th
Tom Watson
815-494-2545
Meeting fourth Wednesday of
Vidalia Onions
the month - call for location
Bob Armstrong 815-459-3898
Joe Zimmerman P.P.
Batavia Shrine Club
815-703-8696 Bob Armstrong 815-459-3898
Arabic Patrol
Charles E. Beard 815-218-3623 Big Wheels
Bill Owens
773-870-0296
Chanters
Ronald Pauly
815-398-4548
Blue Haze Choppers
Director’s Staff
Todd Roberts 815-979-3632
Bruce Sumpter 815-654-2049
Honda Patrol
DeKalb County Shrine Club
Charles E. Beard 815-218-3623 Chuck Slater
847-774-7400
Horse Patrol
Bill Heflin
Dixon Shrine Club
815-289-1200 Jack S. Baylor 815-751-7289
Klowns
Dan Hartman 815-946-2000
Meeting first Tuesday of the
month at Tebala – 7:30 pm
Dressers
Walter Lockhart 630-892-2251
Meeting fourth Tuesday
at Temple at 7p.m.
Marshal Aides
Larry Whitsel
815-332-5760 Freeport T-Ten Parade Club
Dean White
815-541-2772
Jo-Carroll Shrine Club
Lewis DeGraff 815-493-6554
Meeting 2nd Wednesday of the
month – call for location
Legion of Honor
Glenn Klebsdel 815-389-2426
Loves Park Shrine Club
Leon Larsen, P.P.
815-494-1554
Meeting second Thursday
April thru November
McHenry County Shrine
Club
Mark Indyke
815-245-6659
Mendota Shrine Club
Vade Wadmeyer 815-866-6177
Ogle County Shrine Club
Hollie Guist
815-734-6393
Past Masters
Hugh DeGroff 815-988-9437
Membership Chairman
Paul Cronin
207-406-1999