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David Dieckhaus - Potentate
April 2015
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Board Of Directors
David Dieckhaus....................... Potentate
Victor Dane, Jr.................... Chief Rabban
Lenny Martin........................Asst. Rabban
Dean Isbell............. High Priest & Prophet
Richard Weber.......................... Treasurer
David Jacobi, Sr..........................Recorder
Kyle McEvoy...................... Oriental Guide
Representatives to
Imperial Council
David Dieckhaus Lenny Martin Victor Dane, Jr.
Dean Isbell
Dale W. Stauss
Imperial Potentate
2014-2015
2015 Appointed Divan
Moolah Appointed Positions
Don Taylor................1st Ceremonial Master
Russell Georgen.....2nd Ceremonial Master
Frank “Pancho” Winder, PP.............Director
Robert Daniels................................. Marshal
D.L (Monty) Kennedy..Shrine Club Marshal
Bill Snell.......................Shrine Club Marshal
Mitch Weinsting...........Shrine Club Marshal
Joe Shivley.................Captain of the Guard
Dennis Burkholder....................Outer Guard
Carl Barthold.......................................................Almoner
John Hewitt...............................Ambassador Chairman
Wayne Price.................Building Committee Chairman
Karl Erselius.......................................................Chaplain
Carl Barthold......................................................Chaplain
Dennis Burkholder.............Donor Relations Chairman
Ted Dearing.........................................General Counsel
Joe Shivley..................................Insurance Committee
Merle Truckenmiller, PP ............Insurance Committee
Al Earls...................................... License Plates Director
David Schmucker.......Memorial Brick Walk Chairman
Shaun Ruether.....................................Co-Membership
D.J. Herman.........................................Co-Membership
Kenneth Myles, PP................ Shrine Club Coordinator
James Smith, PP...........................Co-Public Relations
Dennis Burkholder.........................Co-Public Relations
Jim Tracy............................................. Technical Advisor
Ronald Risher...................... Patient Referral Chairman
Todd Litzau.............................Clinic Referral Chairman
David Jacobi, Sr.............Grand Lodge Representative
Potentate's Aides
Rich Viner
Robby Dirkers Ernie Boulicault
Wallace Bowman
William Bradford
Mark Davis
Michael Davis
David Dieckhaus
Lenny Martin
Gary Fanger
Emil Fett
Dean Isbell
Victor Dane, Jr.
Don Gabel
Gaddy
Gale Bennington, P.P. ................Ad Vitam Jerry
Ryan Georgen
James W. Smith, P.P. ..................Ad Vitam Brett Grimm
Harold Hargiss
DJ Hermen
Moolah Temple Association
Randall I. Ottinger, P.P...............President Gary Holland
David Hope
Representatives to Central
States Shrine Association
Chief Aide
Assistant Chief Aide
Dennis Martin
Matthew Mayer
Richard Mayer
Eric McVicar
Jack Melton
Dale Nagel
Richard Pollock
Michare Reese
Ronald Reynolds
William Ross
Shaun Ruether
Casey Thompson
Bud Waters
Richard Watts
Director General
Potentate's
Personal
Aides
Benjamin Allen
Frank Cali
Lucas Dieckhaus
Scott Dieckhaus
Jerry Gaddy
Gale Going
Greg Heins
Kevin Heins
Robert Mathewson
Randy McDougal
James McEvoy
Matthew Niedringhaus
Mark Rethemeyer
Ted Schamburg
John Spraul
Don Wander
Shrine
Club
Aides
Elmo Blum
Terry Bunting
Benjamin Dennison
Gregory Dortch
Dennis Eaton
Melvin Gordon
Eugene Hopwood
Scott Hunt
Allen James
Jack Kairy
Ronald McCoy
Robert Morgan
Verle Naughton
Michael O’Cheltree
Ronald Pratt
Gregory Price
Paul Rose
Jimmie Sanders
Logan Santschi
Raymond Schulte
Michael Shulse
Rick Uebinger
Kevin Wooden
Frank “Pancho” Windler, PP 2009
Lawrence D. Jones, PP 1994
George E. Stephenson PP 1984
Kenneth E. Myles, PP 1992
Potentate’s Emeritus Aides
Charles Baker
Donald Baur
John Bowman
Richard Braun
Robert Callaway
Richard Carlson, Jr.
Bob Daniels
John Dodge
Albert Earls
Robert Grimm
Robert Holscher
James Hubeli
Conrad Jacobi
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Mark Lyles
Herbert Mahler
Robert Means
Raymond Moore
John Morrison, Jr.
Fred Plough
Wayne Price
Donald Staffne James Stahl
Herschel Vernon, Sr.
Mitch Weinstein Kenneth Will
Donald Worley
Past Imperial Potentate 2008-2009
Shriners Hospital for Children
St. Louis 314-432-3600
Board of Governors
Harvey L Mirly, M.D...................Chairman
Alex B. Rabin.....................Vice Chairman
Gale Bennington, PP................. Treasurer
Adrian Croissant........................ Secretary
Members
David Dieckhaus
Gale Bennington, PP Bernard G. Stever
Ronald Krueger, II
John Schloot
Charles M. M. Shepherd William Tracey
Associate Member
Joe Shivley
Victor Dane......................... Circus Chairman
Mark Rethemeyer......................Circus Director
Wayne Price............Parade Marshal Emeritus
Richard Sopp...........Parade Marshal Emeritus
Jack Morrison, Jr.....Parade Marshal Emeritus
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Emeritus Members
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Living Past Potentates
James W. Smith.................................1983
George E. Stephenson......................1984
Richard H. Haag.................................1988
Kenneth E. Myles.............................. 1992
Randall I. Ottinger...............................1993
Lawrence D. Jones............................1994
Douglas E. Maxwell............................1996
Stephen F. Pieper...............................1997
Ronald P. Krueger..............................1999
Barry R. Todd..................................... 2000
Ronald D. Woods...............................2001
H.H. “Bud” White................................2002
Albert Faulstich...................................2003
Gale F. Bennington.............................2004
John G. Smith.....................................2005
Merle R. Truckenmiller.......................2006
Lester "Al" Greene..............................2007
Frank "Pancho" Windler....................2009
William I. Drake..................................2010
James C. Brandenburg...................... 2011
Andrew Metzger.................................2012
Patrick Hensley...................................2013
Dennis Kelley......................................2014
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126th Moolah Shrine Potentate
Illustrious Sir David W. Dieckhaus
Greetings Nobles,
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hank you to everyone who came out in force again this year to make our Circus a
Huge Success. It takes dedicated people like you to make this such a success.
What a positive image it gives the public to look down on the circus floor and in the
novelty areas to see hundreds of Shriners working together to make it happen. You
certainly are being seen in 2015. April is such an exciting month for everyone at Moolah Shrine Center. Spring is here and the cycle of new life is beginning,
much as a new life for Moolah Shrine Center is beginning with bringing in the new members at our Spring Ceremonial. We have
our new Nomads committee working hard at nurturing the new ideas, while keeping with traditions of the Shrine. How Exciting!
If you did not get your candidate in at the ceremonial, we will conduct short forms at the stated meetings. Remember, all Moolah
members have been asked to bring in one new “quality” member this year. I know the challenge will be met, because you care
and want our fraternity to grow so we can do what we do best, helping children. Remember our children are counting on you.
We have a stated meeting in April and all ladies are invited to join us for dinner and entertainment. The ladies will be meeting in
the Oasis for Bunco while we meet in the Ballroom. Afterwards, the Sheiks club will be open to everyone for fellowship. Please
feel free to stop by.
Please remember to rent your space on the parking lot of Moolah for the ”HUGE YARD SALE.” You rent the space from
Moolah and you sell your treasures for a large profit and you keep the proceeds. Please talk this up to your friends and
neighbors. See you there on April 25, 2015 from 7:00 am until 3:00 pm.
Mother’s Day is quickly approaching, so please remember to honor your mother or special lady by bringing them to the
MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH at Moolah on May 10th from 10am – 1pm. Remember Lady Christine still has cookbooks available
so why not pick up a cookbook for your special lady as an outstanding Mother’s Day gift. I am only trying to help you out Nobles.
See you at the Brunch. Call Moolah today to make your reservations.
Moolah will be having a “MAGIC SHOW” on May 16th in the Ballroom. It will be a beer and set-ups event. Bring snacks for
your table. The cost is $20.00 per person or book a table of 8 for $150.00. This Magic show is open to the public and will be the
night before the dedication of our new hospital. Invitations have gone out to the Shrine Temples that serve our hospital to join us
for a good time. Please call Moolah to make your reservations.
May 17th will be the Grand Opening of our New Hospital. Moolah will be hosting a Brunch from 9:00am –Noon in the
ballroom. This is a great time to meet with all our shrine brothers and ladies from all around the county to enjoy a great breakfast
with them before we go to the New Hospital for this Exciting Grand Opening. The cost of this event will be $20.00 per person.
Please Come and enjoy some good old fashion fun and friendship with us.
Nobles,
Please keep our Brother and Chief Rabban Victor Dane and his lady Ann in your thoughts and prayers.
We are saddened with the sudden loss of our brother and divan member.
We do not lose the ones we love
They only go before
Where there is everlasting life
Where sorrow is no more…
And where the soul will always live
And peace is everywhere
We do not lose the ones we love
God takes them in His care
Let’s Be Seen In 2015
Illustrious Sir David Dieckhaus
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Chaplain's Corner
These We
Do Not Forget
"Es Selamu Aleikum"
By Karl Erselius
You Can’t Strike Out
with God
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ell, the baseball season has started and I love the game. GO CARDS! One thing
about playing baseball, or any game, is you must know the rules. The one rule in
baseball that most everyone knows is what happens when the batter gets three strikes.
His turn is over. He’s out. That’s a rule in baseball. Moreover, in many states, if you’re
convicted of three felonies, you go to prison for life. It’s also called the “3-Strike Rule.”
Well, what does all this have to do with God? With God there is NO 3-Strike Rule. That’s
good news. But what’s better news is not only NO 3-Strike Rule, but there is perfect and
total forgiveness for all who call on God for forgiveness. 1 John1:9, “If we confess our sins,
He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins, and purify us from all unrighteousness.”
What great news! King David was the perfect example of this verse. We all probably know
the story of David and Bathsheba. The story begins in 2 Samuel Chapter 11. King David
sees Bathsheba, sends for her, and sleeps with her even though he knows she’s married
to Uriah the Hittite. She later tells David, that she’s pregnant. (Adultery - Strike 1) David
has Uriah brought back from the war, and sends him home “to be with his wife,” so Uriah
would later be deceived that the child is his. (Cover it up by Deception – Strike 2) BUT,
Uriah doesn’t go home to sleep with Bathsheba, so King David has Uriah sent back to
the war and ordered him put in the front line of battle where he is killed. (Had Uriah killedStrike 3)
God could have said, “You’re out, David! Out of my favor, and out of My Kingdom.
Forget about getting back in My good graces. You’ve had your three chances. Three
strikes and you’re out!” But God doesn’t do that. Remember 1 John1:9. Re: confessing our
sins. He will forgive. So David, as filthy as he was, could call on God to clean him up. We
may think we can clean ourselves, but ONLY God can really do the cleaning. David indeed
called on God in his Psalm 51; one of many he wrote, but this one is often referred to as
“King David’s Psalm of confession”. It was written following the entire Bathsheba event,
and his being confronted by the Prophet Nathan.
Psalm 51 Vs. 10 & 11: “Create in me a pure heart, O God and renew a steadfast spirit
within me. Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me.” This piece
of Scripture is not only a Psalm, but even more, a prayer, that I pray each one of us will
take before our God after it looks like we just “struck out.” God Bless.
Hospital Van Drivers Needed
The Guides provide free transportation to and from the Shriners Hospital for patients and
families seven days a week. Over 15,000 trips have been made. The Guides have provided
the Hospital Van and the drivers since 1990. Each trip requires two volunteers, a driver and
a rider for legal and safety reasons. Many days we have several runs and on some days
we have only one or none. This service has been provided by the Guides Unit for years and
requires many volunteers. Ideally two people can volunteer to be the Van team the same
days each week. Lately we have had some real challenges with having enough drivers/
riders to maintain this long standing service for our patients and their families. The actual
drivers need to be registered (short process) but anyone can assist as a rider until this is
completed. We now need some volunteers from other Units in the Shrine to help us.
If you would like to be part of this very rewarding service to our patients and the Hospital
please contact our Van Chairman Lonnie Willis.
314 378 9093 or oldsalt48@msn.com.
You may also contact Dale Nagel or Wayne Price.
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We do not lose the ones we love
They only go before
Where there is everlasting life
Where sorrow is no more...
And there the soul will always live
And peace is everywhere.
We do not lose the ones we love
God takes them in His care.
February
Jules T Brown
Phillip J Jr Moody
Floyd W Mosley
Albert A Sr. Napier
Leroy Stubbe
R. B Jr. Thomas
Charles E Jr. Walter
April 15 Stated Meeting
Important Notice – Special Election Meeting
The election of officers for the Moolah Temple will take place at the Stated
Meeting on April 15, 2015. Please be aware of the following section of
Imperial By-Laws pertaining to electioneering.
325.11 Election Regulations
(a) Electioneering. A candidate for an elected office in a Shrine temple may
print, publish and circulate during the year he is seeking the elected office, a
résumé consisting of his educational background, his vocational history, and
his Masonic and Shrine record. Except as provided in the prior sentence,
the printing, publication, circulating or distribution of resolutions, letters,
telegrams, tickets, email or other devices, by a unit, club, Noble, or group
of Nobles, suggesting, recommending opposing or containing the names of
proposed candidates for office in the temple is prohibited.
Shriner of the Month
March
A Brief Reminder on
Stated Meetings
Ted Schamburg
Ted Schamburg, a very active
member of Moolah, is a third generation
Mason and a second generation
Shriner. Ted was a member of the
Carondelet DeMolay and has been a
member of Craftsmen Lodge, Scottish
Rite and Moolah Temple for 25+ years.
He served five years as President
of the South County Shrine Club. Ted
was Santa Claus at the Club’s annual
Christmas Parties for the patients at
the hospital. He always enjoyed being
around the children, especially when
he gave them their presents. One of
his best memories as a member of South County, was driving his
Alanzar Car (a replica of a 1902 Oldsmobile) in the circus parades
held inside the old Busch Stadium.
During his membership in the Motor Patrol, Ted had a dune
buggy and his beloved red ’77 Corvette. He drove in many
parades representing Moolah Temple.
Ted was proud to be appointed an Ambassador by Al Faulstich,
and serves as secretary for the group. He was appointed an
Aide by Gale Bennington and has served for eleven years. He
presently is a member of the Arab Patrol and also serves as First
Ceremonial Master in the Ceremonial Cast.
Ted and his wife, Carol, have been married for 59 years.
They raised three sons. Their two older boys are graduates of
West Point. Youngest son, Ted Jr., is a graduate of University of
Missouri. Ted and Ted Jr. completed the degrees for Craftsmen
Lodge, Scottish Rite and the Shriners together. Ted played two
years of professional baseball, twelve years in the St. Louis
semi-pro league and was inducted into and is a member of the St.
Louis Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame.
Current Dues Cards
Will Be Checked
Dress Code Reminder:
Business casual or Unit uniform
PLEASE no denim pants (no jeans)
Ladies are always welcome
(Babysitting is provided)
Dinner is served at 5:30 PM
Meetings being at 7:30 PM
unless otherwise noted
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Mark Your Calendars!
April
3
4
5
15
19
25
Good Friday (Temple Closed)
Spring Ceremonial
Easter Sunday
STATED MEETING – LADIES WELCOME
LOS Installation
Moolah Yard Sale (parking lot)
May
2
10
16
17 17 20
25
26 29
Ainad’s Spring Ceremonial
Mother’s Day Brunch
Moolah Magic Show
Hospital Dedication Ceremony
Moolah Brunch Shrine Center
STATED MEETING – LADIES WELCOME
Memorial Day (Office Closed)
Hospital First Day of Operation
Ainad Circus Parade
June
7-17 Potentate’s Alaska Trip
17
NO STATED MEETING
21
Father’s Day
July
4
5-9 15 18 Independence Day
Imperial Session – Houston, TX.
STATED MEETING – LADIES WELCOME
Guides Picnic
August
2
Shriners Day at the Cardinal Game
19 STATED MEETING – LADIES WELCOME
26 – 30 CSSA – Golden, CO.
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Victor F. Dane
Born 12/23/57
57 years of age
Chief Rabban Victor F. Dane passed away suddenly March 13,
2015. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and Lady
Ann Dane on her loss.
Victor F. Dane was created a master mason at Kirkwood Lodge
#484. He joined Moolah April 1, 2004. He joined the Drum Corp
and served as the President in 2008. He was a member of the
Athletic Committee. Victor served as an Aide to the Potentate
in 2008 and appointed an Ambassador in 2010. Victor was a
member of the Moolah Photo Staff, and an Honorary Member of
the Moolah Clowns.
Victor was a member of Arca #12, Order of Quetzalcoatl. In
2013 Victor earned his Clan 140 Order of Hillbilly Degree.
Victor was a retired Kirkwood Firefighter and EMT. He joined
the fire service as a Junior Firefighter with the Cedar Hill Fire
Protection District and became a Senior Firefighter. In June
1979, Victor joined the City of Kirkwood Fire Department and after 31 years of service retired from the department in May 2010.
His love was being a firefighter and EMT worker.
Many people will remember Victor in his role as Santa. When
he retired he grew his own beard and truly become Santa. Victor
enjoyed being Santa and was totally booked during the holidays
helping children smile. In 2014, Victor joined the International
Brotherhood of Real Bearded Santas.
Victor was very active in the Masonic and Shrine philanthropy
always supporting the Shriners Hospitals for Children. In 2010,
Victor was asked to join the Shrine Board of Directors’ advancing
Divan officer line. He was currently serving as Chief Rabban.
Victor would have served as Potentate in 2016.
Victor was a pianist and enjoyed photography and, most recently,
he was the Circus Chairman for the 2015 Circus. He will be
remembered for his music and many pictures that he provided
over the years. He will be deeply missed.
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Moolah
Shrine
Circus
2015 SHRINE CIRCUS UPDATE
adding up to a FANTASTIC group of dedicated workers with the
same goal – “A Successful Circus.” Our Units really came out
to participate in the Grand Entries this year, and really put on a
great show! This was exactly what Illustrious Sir Dave means
when he says, “Let’s Be Seen in 2015”. We had plenty of food
and drink at the tent this year, and that kept people around
longer. Pretty much anytime you went to the tent, there were
people there enjoying themselves. The Saturday night “Family Night Dinner” was outstanding again this year thanks to the
hard work of the SEMO Shrine Club preparing all the great
food and all the Demolay, Job’s Daughters, and Rainbow Girls
that helped keep the tent cleaned-up. Special thanks to Shaun
Reuther and his team that take care of the tent so we have
somewhere to go to relax. I can’t thank everyone individually
that helped because it takes every Unit, Club, Committee, and
most every Shriner, Shrine Affiliate Body, and lots of family
and friends to make our circus a success. I added it up and all
together it takes approximately 500 workers over the 4 days of
circus to pull it off. Of all the Shrine Temples in North America
there is only a hand full of them that could pull off an event the
size of our Circus. YOU should be very proud to be part of our
success. You have heard the old saying that “It Takes a Village”
– Well guess what? Thanks to YOU – the Village showed up!
I know that I speak for Illustrious Sir Dave and the entire divan
when I say THANK YOU for all your help! We simply could not
have done it without YOU!
Mark Rethemeyer - Circus Director (314-605-7615)
Thank You To Everyone Who Worked Hard To Make Our
73rd Annual Moolah Shrine Circus A Huge Success!
IRCUS KICK-OFF – We had another great turnout for our
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Circus Kick-Off. This year was a little different in that we
held it on the weekend before the parade. This worked out
better for most units because we didn’t have to run from the
parade to the temple. As a result, we had one of the largest
turn-outs in several years. Lots of units hosted a booth, along
with the petting zoo, clowns, plenty of food, and lots of FUN!!!
The place was packed from 2:00 until way after 6:00. Special
thanks go to Lenny Martin and his team for organizing such
a fun filled event and to all the units and affiliate bodies that
through their participation, made the day so much fun for so
many to enjoy. A very special, “Tip of the Fez” to the Clown
Unit. Our Clowns turned out in mass and worked for hours
painting faces and making balloons and hundreds of happy
kids (and parents) went home thinking “Circus! Circus! Circus!”
CIRCUS PARADE –Partnering with the Cottleville Parade
was a GREAT success. Although it is a St. Pat’s Parade, it
was hard to look around and not see something about our
circus. All the Units were out in great force showing everyone
what being a Shriner is all about, while advertising our upcoming Circus. And did I mention we had a fantastic time! The
streets were lined with people and our local Demolay, Job’s
Daughters, and Rainbow Girls handing out thousands and
thousands of our circus coupons. A huge thanks to Wayne
Price and his parade team for putting together such a great
event, to the Demolay, Job’s Daughters and Rainbow teams
that distributed coupons, the Daniel Boone Shrine Club for
hosting the afterglow party, and a very Special Thanks to all
the Units, Clubs and Committees and their Ladies that came
out and joined the Parade. Nothing shows the public what we
are all about better than having all our units out on the street in
a parade. Illustrious Sir Dave’s theme for this year is “Let’s be
Seen in 15.” Mission Accomplished!
The CIRCUS was a HUGE success! Huge crowds! Great
Circus! Great FUN! But most of all Great Shriners, Great
Shrine Affiliate Bodies, Great Families and Great friends all
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Shrine Clubs
Units & Committees
Air Patrol
2nd Monday
American Muscle
2nd Wednesday 6:30 Sheiks Club
Antique Cars 1st Monday
Call for location
Arab Patrol
1st Monday
Band Every Wednesday
BBQ Smokin’ Nobles
1st Monday, Oasis
Chanters
1st Monday
Rehearsal every Monday
Clowns
3rd Monday
Computer Club 2nd Monday 7:30pm
DeMolay
Directors Staff
Drum Corps
Gateway 500
Guides
1st Wednesday 7:00pm
1st Monday
2nd Monday
Rehearsals 1st, 3rd,
4th Monday
2nd Tuesday
Last Friday
Hospital Committee
Legion of Honor
Motor Patrol
Mounted Lancers
Pipes & Drums
Provost Guard
Reception Committee
Sound Unit Stage Crew
Swing Dance Unit Unique Motors
YOMO
3rd Wednesday
Unit Room
4th Tuesday
2nd Monday
2nd Wednesday
Ranch
2nd Monday
2nd Monday 7:00pm
2nd Wednesday
2nd Monday
1st Wednesday
1st Monday 6:30
2nd & 4th Monday
2nd Wednesday
Cape SC
Capital SC
Daniel Boone SC ECMO SC
Four Rivers SC
Joachim SC
4th Wednesday 6:30 PM
Call for location
2nd Tuesday
6:30 PM
Capital SC
Last Thursday
6:30 PM
JJ's Restaurant
1st Friday
7:30 PM
ECMO SC
2nd Monday
7:30 PM
Gray Summit
2nd Monday
Call for location
Little Dixie SC
MID-MO SC
NEMO SC Ozark SC
SEMO SC
Three Rivers SC
Tiger SC
4th Wednesday
6:30 PM
LD Shrine Park
2nd Wednesday
6:30 PM
Call for location
3rd Thursday
6:00 PM
Call for location
3rd Wednesday
6:00 PM
Shamrock Bar
1st Monday
6:00 PM
SEMO SC
3rd Friday
6:30 PM
Three Rivers SC
Last Monday
Tiger SC
UPCOMING STATED MEETING
Dress in Business Casual
Dues Card Will Be Required
Stated Meeting April 15
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Ai r P atrol
Director: Bud Hildebrand
President: Ted Lindner, Jr.
1st VP: Byron Smyrniotis
2nd VP: John Szuba
Treasurer: Richard Prine
Secretary: Chris Grau
314-283-3014
636-798-2602
314-872-8778
636-928-0595
314-603-6031
314-591-1710
ell, we are into the lull between storms. By
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the time you read this, Circus 2015 will be
in the History Book. PLEASE get any money or
unsold tickets to our ticket chairman, Noble Tim
Sanders, so that he can close the books. Let’s
make this easy for him... Thanks in advance!!!
The Spring Ceremonial will be held on April
4th this year. GET THAT CANDIDATE and be a
Good Big Brother / Mentor.
Lots of up and coming action is planned.
Come on up and hear what is going on as well
as join in the FEZ-Tivities.
Mark your calendar... Festival of the Little
Hills... Old Town St. Charles... Friday, Saturday
and Sunday, August 21st, 22nd and 23rd. Set
up will be Thursday, August 20th. Check out
this link for Festival information.
http://www.festivalofthelittlehills.com/index.html
Hope you had a Happy and Blessed
Easter... YITF.
In Closing... Make that PIREP.
Tailwinds,
Dan-O – N600SR
Se n i ors
President: Bob Atwell
314-609-6457
Secretary: George Pryor 636-926-9942
Chairman: Kenneth Zesch 314-610-7452
CALLING ALL RETIREES!
f you belong to AARP, or you could
IMONDAY
belong, you belong here on the THIRD
of each month.
A n t iq u e C ar
C om m it t e e
Chairman: Steve Dodson 314-846-5588
Captain: Doug Bachman
President: Joe Weber 314-920-9210
President: Ed Fesenmeyer
Vice President: Don Schuchmann 314-606-4094 Secretary: Ken Elam
By: Steve Dodson
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year! Last month we had our first
parade of the year, Moolah’s annual
Circus Parade in Cottleville‘s St.
Patty‘s Day Parade. It was great to
see everyone and their old cars out
of winter storage. Thanks to all our
members who participated.
Mark your calendars, this month’s
meeting will be April 1st at Rich &
Charlie’s Restaurant, located at 9942
Watson Road, St. Louis, MO. 6:00 PM
dinner with our ladies and the meeting
to start at 7:00 PM.
-Next month our meeting will be May
6th at Rich & Charlie’s Restaurant,
same time.
-Just a reminder that we will be
joining our Nobles from East St. Louis,
Aniad Temple, in their Shrine parade on
Friday, May 29th. This is always a nice
parade and lots of fun.
TO ALL SHRINERS interested in
classic or antique cars: we invite you
and your lady to join us for the evening!
You don’t have to own an old car, just
have an interest in these cars and their
heritage.
Did You Know or Do You Care!
April 22, 1907-Ford Motor Co.
authorizes the purchase of 57 acres of
land in the Detroit Area for $81,225, to
be used for the construction of its new
Highland Park assembly plant.
April 26, 1923-A press release
announces the formation and the
newly-elected officers of the David
Dunbar Buick Corp., which will build the
Dunbar car.
A Funny: I don’t have to use drugs.
I get the same effect just standing up
fast.
We meet at 9 am, in the Guides
Room and play some Gin Rummy or
Poker until 11:30. Then we break for a
short meeting and enjoy a brown bag
lunch, then back to the Games!
Come when you want and leave when
you want!
A Lifetime membership costs $1.00
(US) for which you will receive a “Card”
attesting your membership in this
august body!
TRY US, YOU WILL LIKE IT!
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314-406-9729
314-487-3482
314-471-9883
By: Gary Oakley
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CAMELS’ TALES reaches you,
the 2015 circus will be a fun, fond
memory. Before we call the circus
a wrap, the Captain and your editor
want to say “Thank You” to everyone
for a job well done. Thanks for getting
tickets to family and friends. Thanks
for participating in the Grand Entries
and selling novelties. EVERYONE
did a GREAT job!! “Uncle” Freddie…
You were the master of the grill. Bob
Simon…You had the novelties flying
off the shelves. And everyone made
it through the weekend avoiding
confrontation with an elephant as far as
we know!!
Some Dates and Other Things
to Remember:
4.4 Spring Ceremonial
4.15 Stated Meeting A great way to
end a taxing day.
5.17 Shrine Day-Busch Stadium
5.29 Ainad Circus Parade
8.28/29 CSSA-Denver
At the time this article was submitted,
there was still no word on a date for
dedication of the new hospital. Watch
your Patrol Notes for information on
everything we’ve shared here and
a whole lot more. As we know, the
Captain is very good at spreading the
word as soon as he knows.
As you are enjoying a well deserved
rest following another successful
circus, perhaps tackling some early
spring “honey do’s” or heading to
Florida for spring training, don’t forget
about our regular meeting nights and
drill practice. It’s a great time to share
some laughs, tell some lies, (I mean
stories. “Male bonding,” as my wife
calls it). Perhaps you’ll learn whether
“Fast” Eddie has all the tools needed
to change a flat after all these years.
Never know what might happen or
what’s to be found out.
I’m just sayin’. Yeah baby!
U nit & Com mi t t e e Re po r t s
Swing
Dan ce
Director: Bud Waters
636-225-2534
President: Jack Melton
314-605-5845
Vice-President: Beril Gillman 314-488-7759
Secretary: Gary Fanger 636-447-2361
Treasurer: Dennis Martin
636-936-8295
April is here. The Potentates Ball “Under
the Big Top,” is over. If you weren’t there
you missed a great time. The Ballroom was
transformed into a red and white striped
circus tent. There was a nice crowd even
though it was snowing heavily. As always,
the food was good, the music great and the
camaraderie over the top.
March 7th was the Circus Kickoff and was
a great time with the kids. This seems to
be the busiest time of the year for us. The
parade was March 14th in Cottleville, followed
with the Circus, March 19th-22nd.
The Swing Dance did novelties again this
year led by Wally Bowman, Lady Gloria and
Beril Gillman. All the red containers were
filled and loaded for the booths by the Swing
Dance group. Our thanks to the Clown unit
for donating materials to reinforce the novelty
display boxes.
We are still dancing every Friday even
though we were busy with the circus. Starting
April 1st Bob Kuban will be playing in the
“Oasis”, the 1st Friday of the month, and we
will be here the remaining Fridays. “NOTICE”- April 10th we will be having a
Fifties themed Sock Hop with the “Backstreet
Cruisers” band. Admission is $10 at the door
or reserve a table of ten for $90. Hope to see
you on the dance floor soon.
WE DANCE SO KIDS CAN WALK
C l ow n s
Mike Howard (Howiee) Director
314-952-8164
Ernie Boulicault (Shamrock) Assist Dir
Jim Fritz (Fritz) – Pres
636-698-4268
Terry Aaron (Chopper) - 1st Vice Pres
636-724-1696
Mike Stevens (Mibo) - 2nd Vice Pres
John Tremblay ( Shabba-Dabba) - Treas
314-602-0712
C h an t er s
Director: Jerry Lee Gaddy
President: Jim Gesell
Treasurer: Richard Farrar
Secretary: William Bradford
By Monte Safron
636-458-8951
636-352-5146
636-349-2264
314-974-3084
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in the Shrine Temple Gym and that
you had enough to eat and enjoyed the
games. If you were put in jail and no one
cared enough to buy you out, we hope
hat a great time we all had last
you’re not still there. We’ll check!
month. Who could have imagined
March was a busy month for all
so many clowns participating at the
Shriners with the Circus events. The
Parade and especially at the Circus.
Circus put all Shriners on their best
Although the dressing room was
behavior entertaining the multitude,
crowded, we all managed to fit in and
novelties had to be distributed and sold to
have a really great time. Do clowns
circus attendees. The Clowns performed
smell funny? Anyway, the skits went
their hilarious presentation; let’s say there
off without a hitch. You all know I’m
was a great deal of Shriner business to
writing this a month ahead of time but
producing this great show for our kids.
my confidence is high after watching the
The delay of the opening of the
practices. By the way, all of you who
New Shrine Hospital put a kink in the
took time out to come to the practices,
planning for the opening ceremony. The
whether to participate or to encourage
preparation for those events is now
the guys, I truely appreciate your help.
tentatively set for a May 17th dedication.
Did anyone notice any Hollywood
Our singing schedule is pretty scant
people at the Circus? Just asking
this month so if you hear of anyone,
because you never know what could
any group, a nursing home, a hospital...
happen.
anybody in need of our singing services,
A special thanks goes out to those
please let us know. Remember, our thrust
who face painted for us during the
is pleasure distribution through song. We
Circus. I know you had a ton of kids in
love to perform and people seem to like
front of you constantly which gave you
our singing.
little time for a break. But it also meant
If you are not a Chanter, once you
that you were helping out our kids and
hear us sing, you’ll wish you were. It’s
that you loved every minute of it. I
so much fun and so rewarding to sing for
think that everyone of you deserves a
those in need of a song...and who is not?
new car. Please see Shabba-Dabba
Wherever we sing there’s enjoyment.
at the next meeting to pick out your
Come enjoy with us! Come sing with us!
color. Also, thanks to Pickels (Norm
Come hear us on April 4th at the
Schultheis) and his wife Sweet Pickles
Spring Ceremonial. When you hear our
(Carolyn) for keeping the tent stocked
performance you’ll learn that there’s no
up and coffee hot.
risk to recommending that the Chanters
Although our busy time is done for
perform for their pleasure. You might gain
awhile, there are still plenty of events
a friend.
to keep active and hang out with our
It’s adios for now. If there were more
Unit. Howiee will have a full schedule
to report you’d still be reading.
for us at each meeting. I do know that
the Belleville parade is coming up and
the hearing impaired event that Buckles
(Dave Hartwig) organizes in May.
Sorry to hear about Merlin (Tom
Dolan) breaking his leg in the NCAA
Regional basketball game when he
tipped over Kenucky”s power forward
running backward’s in overtime. Heal
up quick buddy I know you have a lot of
neat things coming up this year.
“People who say it cannot be done
should not interrupt those who are
doing it.”
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Co m puter
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Director: Bob Holscher President : Ray White
was made an Ambassador and served as a Potentates aide.
Victor was President of the Drum Corps in 2008 and then
was appointed to the Divan in 2010. He was also a mainstay
of the Band Aide group where he could just play any tune
you could name on the keyboard or piano. Victor was Chief
Rabban and Circus Chairman in 2015. A masonic service was
held on March 16 directed by Jay Traxel with music by the
Scottish Rite Brass. A Memorial service was held on March
17 with the Reverend Ed Moncada. Eulogies were presented
by Kirkwood Fire Chief Thomas Openlander and Moolah
Potentate David Dieckhaus. Members of the Kirkwood Fire
Department also took part in the service. We will all think
of and remember the good times we had with Santa Vic.
Our sincere sympathies are extended to wife Ann and son
Alexander and rest of the family.
636-240-8552
314-567-0455
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activities, information and knowledge. We discuss
members queries, issues and programs with computers,
plan activities, hold working sessions and demonstrations
on new technologies.
Why? The Moolah Shrine Computer Club is a group of
professionals, computer enthusiasts and beginners who
want to teach and learn about computing and having fun
doing it.
When? Monthly meetings are the second Monday of
each month. Meetings start at 7:00 pm. We first meet for
demos and discussion and then move to the computer
lab on the second floor next to the Moolah Shrine Store.
There we have a chance to demonstrate and fix individuals
problems. Check the note on the door for location of
demos and discussions. Come learn with us.
Dru m C orps
Director - Tom Duke
314-568-9026
President - David Glenn 314-560-4431
Vice Pres - DJ Pizoni
314-963-1158
Secretary - Rick Gwydir 314-504-1091
Treasurer - Rich Steed 314-435-4774
Sgt at Arms - Al Jants
By Jim Hubeli
SHRINERS MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Reception
C om m it t e e
Pres: Matt Niedringhaus VP: John Sprauls
Secretary: Paul Greenlaw, Chairman: Ted Nagle
314-550-5994
314-703-2508
314-966-4282
314-966-5185
By Matt Niedringhaus
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We had great weather, good food, a petting zoo and lots
more! Thank you everyone for making our “Basket Of Booze” a
success again in 2015. We chose a winner on Saturday, and that
was Sara Gall. We look forward to another successful year next
The Drum Corps held its Ladies night on Monday, February 23 year.
Anyone interested in winning money? We had our 2nd Annual
and everyone enjoyed the snacks and desserts supposedly
NASCAR kickoff for Friday, March 6th. We have 10 drivers for
made by the men?. We know they didn’t make deviled eggs
this race period. Payouts are $75-1st place, $50-2nd place &
and rollups so the ladies probably had to make the treats as
$25-3rd place. If you missed your chance to pick a driver March
usual. We thank them for all they do for the Drum Corps and
6th, there will be 3 more drawings for new drivers which are April
for Moolah. We did practice that night under the direction of
Assistant Director David Glenn, trying to get ready for St. Pats 3rd, May 1st and June 5th. The cost is $20/race and you will
draw two drivers.
and the Circus.
If that doesn’t get you excited, how about winning a Uniform
On March 14, Moolah was invited again to participate
Twill Jacket of your favorite race driver (suggested retail value:
in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Cottleville. Huge crowds
$110). Reception Committee will be selling raffle tickets for this
lined up along the route all dressed in Shamrock green. Did
chance to win ($1/ticket or 6/$5). We will draw the winner at our
you know that the original St. Pats Day color was blue since
dark green was already taken. Found this on the internet along May 1st race. Please make sure you get your tickets!
Reception Committee still has Moolah Shrine Cookbooks
with St. Patrick was not Irish but was born in England. Also,
for sale as well. They will make great Mother’s Day gifts at the
there were no snakes in Ireland to drive into the sea. End of
Mother’s Day Brunch at the Temple in May. With over 1,200
history lesson. We played When Irish Eyes are Smiling and
recipes, at a price of $30 each, these beautiful books will make
McNamara’s Band along the long route until the buglers had
Mom very happy!
no more wind and the drummers had aching elbows. Moolah
The 2015 Circus is upon us! Anyone that would like to
volunteers passed out thousands of free childrens tickets
volunteer time at the Reception Committee Novelty booth,
which has proved to be very successful for attendance.
please contact Bob Mathewson or Matt Niedringhaus. Bob still
We are very sorry to report the passing of our member
Victor Dane on March 13. Victor joined Moolah and the Drum needs volunteers on both Thursday and Friday.
Lastly, remember that our Spring Ceremonial is coming
and Bugle Corps in 2004. Since Victor was an excellent
up
on us fast, and is on April 4th. Please be sure to get our
musician, he took up our glockenspiel (bells) to march in the
prospective nobles applications to Monica, and we can get them
parades. He also found time to join the Photo Staff where he
was very proficient. He was associate member of the Clowns, sized for their fez.
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President-Ryan Georgen 314-630-4765
Secretary-Robert Granquist 636-300-8001
Director-Robby Dirkers 636-461-1578
want to take this moment to thank all
IShrine
of the Guides, who helped to make the
Circus a success again this year. Without you giving of your time, this could
not have been possible.
Another big thank you goes out to
the parade marshals who helped at the
Cottleville Parade. Also, I want to say, as your
president, thanks to those who helped
and cooked at the Circus Kick-off. Congratulations to Wayne Price for
being named Shriner of the month
in February.
Please keep Grace Price in your
prayers and our service men and women
who are in harm’s way.
If you missed the Guides Social in
March, good food and fellowship was
enjoyed by all in attendance.
April 24 Guides meeting.
Hope you had a safe and Happy Easter
and please don’t forget what this
holiday means! Ban d
Unit Director:
Jack Scherrer 314-725-3764
President/Asst. Conductor:
Roger Fagerberg 314-878-7646
First VP/Conductor:
Chuck McKenzie 314-550-5899
tubastogo@hotmail.com
Second VP: Barry Hyatt 314-469-0605
Secretary: Howard Funck
636-447-2203
Treasurer: Roger Fagerberg
314-878-7646
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he Band is looking forward to
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participating in the mini-Circus at the
hospital, as we do each year. We enjoy
playing for this event as part of our service
to the Shriners Hospitals for Children and
the kids.
On a more serious note, the Band is
experiencing membership problems, much
the same as other units and clubs. We are
down to only six Shriners, the rest
being Community Band members. We are
in desperate need of Nobles who have
played in the past if we are to continue as a
functioning part of the Temple. We
ask you to dust off those old instruments
and join us; we promise a fun time with
good people and good music.
The Band is now rehearsing, preparing
for our concert season. Again, there is new
music to be learned for the many concerts
we have in the summer and fall months.
This year the Band is in the process of
replacing many of the numbers we have
played for several years to provide variety
for our players as well as our audiences.
Come see us on Wednesday nights
at 7:30 pm and rekindle the fun you had
when you were in the school band. We are
looking for new members, especially Nobles
who are interested in spreading the word of
what Shriners do for the kids by supporting
the Shriners Hospitals for Children. You
may be a Noble who is looking for a home
where you can make use of your musical
talents! If that is the case, please give me
a call or e-mail and I will answer any
questions you may have.
Remember we are also a community
band, so if your child or grandchild plays an
instrument, he or she is welcome to play in
the Band. We meet Wednesday evenings
at 7:30 pm to practice. Our concerts are
mainly Wednesday nights at 7:00 pm, and
on some Tuesdays.
We would love to have you participate
with us.
We always leave ‘em smiling!
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Chairman- John Hewitt
636-456-4885
Secretary- Ted Schamburg
314-638-3633
From Chairman John,
pril showers bring May flowers.
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What we really need now is
sunshine to melt the snow and give
us warm temperatures.
Circus time is here and we need
nice weather to attract parents and their
children to our circus. The Ambassadors
were busy setting up the Cake Walk for
the circus kickoff. They also handed out
tickets at the several events going on in
downtown St Louis: Automobile, Home
and Boat Shows. Lets give all Shriners a
big hand for a successful Circus and for
all their time and effort
The next Ambassador’s Lunch will
be on Friday, April 10, in the Oasis at
Moolah Temple. We will have our three
drawings: the 50/50, free dinner and
jackpot. Ambassadors, you are
missing a great time, if you do not
attend our meetings.
Please watch the Camels’ Tales
for information about all of the Moolah
activities. Information about all
Ambassador Events will come to you
through the Camels’ Tales,
E-mail or word of mouth. For luncheon
reservations call Gary Larrabee,
314-839-7421 or e-mail him at
glhih123@gmail.com.
NEXT MEETING
APRIL 10 – Ambassador
Meeting at the Moolah Temple
APRIL 15 – Stated
Meeting
ONCE AN AMBASSADOR ALWAYS
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Ambassadors 2nd Friday
Oasis/Glass Area/Patio
Membership 1st Monday
Rathskeller
Seniors
3rd Monday
Guides Room
TCAA
4th Wednesday
Glass Area/Patio
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Daughters of the Nile
Ladies Oriental Shrine
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1st Wednesday
Noble Lodge Room
Ladies Oriental Shrine Noble Lodge
1st & 3rd Tuesdays
7:00pm
Noble Lodge
Rainbow Girls 4th Wednesday
7:00 pm
Noble Lodge Room
Temple Club
Mary Haupt, High Priestess
Angela Kuhn-Glass, Recorder
636-359-8692
314-526-9141
mhaupt65free@yahoo.com
angelak971@msn.com
www.losna-stlouis.org
3rd Monday
7:00 pm
Noble Lodge Room
Well, we made it through another great Moolah Circus! The
Ladies of Nailah Court had a great time again this year with
the novelty carts. It’s so great to see the smiling faces of all
the children and of course the big kids, the adults.
Please join us in congratulating our new 2015-16 Nailah
Court. We have a great group of Ladies and I look forward to
a fabulous year!
4th Wednesday
Oasis
Lady Mary Haupt, High Priestess; Lady Paulette Wallis,
Princess; Lady Patti Aaron, Assoc. Princess; Lady Lisa
Kennedy, 1st Ceremonial; Lady Marcia Jacobi,
2nd Ceremonial
Looking for a fun Sunday afternoon activity? Join us for
our CRAZY BOWL fund raiser. The event will be Sunday,
April 12th from 1:00 – 4:00 pm at Olivette Lanes. Tickets
are $15 per person or $75 for entire lane (6 players). Price
covers 3 hours of bowling and shoe rental. Great fun for the
entire family! Any questions, please contact 636-359-8692
or any Nailah Lady for tickets. We’ll have raffles, a DJ and
other fun activities. We’ll have our Opportunity to Own which
means you will be able to bid on fun packages from all over.
We are also having our Annual RADA Cutlery fund raiser.
If you are looking for that perfect knife, kitchen utensil or
stoneware, we’ve got it! There are even cheesecakes and
pound cakes, dips of all varieties, grilling rubs and more.
Need a catalog? Just give us a shout and we will get one to
you! Sales run through the first week of April.
If you or anyone you know is interested in becoming a
member of Nailah, please contact Lady Patti Aaron or any
member. Patti is heading membership this year and would
love to assist.
Enjoy your spring and hope you had a great, Happy Easter!
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D aniel Boone
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President: Mark Rethemeyer 314-605-7615 Secretary: Robert Holscher 636-240-8552
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amazing how much our Shrine Club does
to help the circus be successful. We led
the coupon brigade to hand out hundreds of
thousands of child coupons from St. Charles
to O’Fallon. We had our Hockey Shot booth
at the Circus Kickoff, and if I must say so – it
was one of the most popular booths there. We
had a line for most of the day. Next up, we had
a full prairie schooner in the Circus Parade in
Cottleville. It was great to represent Daniel
Boone Shrine Club with a full wagon of riders.
And before you knew it, we were at the circus
holding down a novelty booth. Busy! Busy!
Busy! And through it all, we had a great time
with lots of FUN.
Thanks to everyone that participated and
helped with all the circus activities. When you
are such an instrumental part of making the
circus a success, it makes me proud to
be a member of Daniel Boone Shrine
Club. We work hard, but we also play
hard and always have FUN.
If you are reading this and are not
a member of Daniel Boone, we would
love to have you and your Lady join us
for one of our dinner meetings at JJ’s
in O’Fallon on the last Thursday of the
month. Arrive between 6:00 and 6:30 to
join us for dinner and at 7:30 the guys
have a meeting and the ladies play
bunko. We order from the menu and
have separate checks. They have great
food and reasonable prices.
You will find us to be a friendly group
of Shriner’s and our Ladies and we
promise to make you and your Lady
feel welcome. Give us a try and we
guarantee a great time!
If you would like more information
about our club and activities give
president Mark a call at 314-605-7615.
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573-446-1327
Email MO6022@AOL.COM
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If all went well we should have a few new
Nobles from the event. This is a great
organization with many opportunities. One
of those opportunities is the Tiger Shrine
Club. If you have not had a chance to
come out to the new club yet, you don’t
know what you are missing. Things are
really starting to shape up as the members continue to work around the club to
customize it for our use. As we get the
work done and the weather starts to warm
up, look for information on our next event
at the club. If you have not been receiving
your newsletter in the mail then contact our
Secretary to make sure we have your correct information.
The Tiger Shrine club meets at the new
building located at 2315 N Stadium Blvd,
Columbia, MO 65202 on the last Monday
of the month at 6:00pm. Come out for dinner and fellowship and stay for the meeting. The April meeting will be on 4/27/15.
Hope to see you at the meeting and don’t
forget to bring your fez.
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Secretary:
Dr. Jim Kern 573-999-7993
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Saturday, April 25th
7am -3pm
Spring Cleaning - Yard Sale - Vendor Fair
at Moolah Temple
12545 Fee Fee Road, St. Louis, MO 63146
Email - moolahyardsale@gmail.com for information
12 x 12 Spaces Available $50 for Moolah Members
Non-Members $65
You “Keep Your Profits”
Call to reserve your space now 314-223-8194
Tables, and chairs will NOT be provided
No knives, guns or adult material will be allowed
Refreshments Available
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LPL Financial
Bob Drury
Financial Consultant
13611 Barrett Office Dr. #100
Manchester, MO 63021
(314-962-5600 Office
(314)591-6666 Cell
bob.drury@lpl.com
www.bob-drury.com
Moolah Temple Guides Bingo
Wayne Price, Bingo Chairman
V.F.W Post #3944
10815 Midland Ave,
Overland, MO 63114
314-427-2744
Doors open at 8:30 AM Selling starts at 10:00 AM
Regular Bingo @ 11:00 AM
Progressive jackpot
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Stephen F. Pieper, MBA, CLU®, ChFC®
Life Insurance • Medical Plans • Pensions
Long Term Care Insurance
314/392-8754
spieperclu@charter.net
redfez@earthlink.net
Call Dennis for Shriner Service!
YOUR AD
Swing with the Best! Have Dennis & Dianne from the
Swing Dance Unit help set up your next Get-A-Way.
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Contact the Shrine Office
about advertising in the
Camels' Tales.
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Arthur Montgomery
has just published his first book.
Planning on
retiring? This book
is an easy to read
common sense
guide to planning
your retirement.
Available at your
favorite book stores,
Arthur Montgomery
www.amazon.com
or
314-238-0207
*Directlly behind Mid-Rivers Mall
Valenti's
Market & Catering Co.
Since 1937
From the Boardroom
to the Courtroom
Employment
Moolah Temple Special
Real Estate
10% off In-Store
Purchase
HOA & Condo
Associations
Estate Planning
Serving St. Louis
for more than 25 years.
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314.588.9500
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Contracts
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Tax
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• Brats
• Fresh Steaks
• Daily Baked
Bread & Pies
• Full Service
Catering Dept.
NOW OPEN: MON-FRI 9:00am-6:30pm
SAT 9:00am-6:00pm • SUN 9:00am-4:00pm
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636/970-2992
Advertising Schedule
I BUY CARS
Rates Are Per Issue
Trucks, Vans up to $3000
High Miles, OK!
1
Issue
3
Issues
5
10
Issues Issues
Business Card
$ 57.00 $ 51.00 $ 45.00 $ 39.00
¼ Page
$115.00 $102.00 $ 90.00 $ 78.00
½ Page $230.00 $205.00 $180.00 $160.00
Full Page
$460.00 $410.00 $360.00 $320.00
FAC (Ferguson Auto Center)
In business 36 years at
the same location
These includes a two line Directory Listing
*We may not be able to put two or more ads next to each other
Half Price for all
Units, Clubs or Committee Events Ads!
Randy Wieser
Directory
Listing Prices
per Issue
1
Issue
3
Issues
5
Issues
10
Issues
Two lines
$ 15.00 $ 12.00 $ 9.00
$ 7.00
Three lines
$ 20.00 $ 17.00 $ 14.00 $ 11.00
Limit for each line is 30 characters,
including spaces and punctuation.
314-434-1868
The Moonlight Serenade Orchestra from Kansas City will be in St. Louis on Saturday, May 16th from 8-11pm at the Casa Loma
Ballroom in South St. Louis. May 16th is Armed Forces Day and we will be honoring our Veterans that evening with a USO style
1940’s dance. The MSO will be performing music from the 1940s including Glenn Miller, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald and many
others. Tickets are only $15 per person, please call 314-664-8000 for advanced ticket purchase, as this event will be a sell out.
Feel free to wear period clothing from that era and Veterans please wear your uniforms!! Ron Ernst is the drummer and leader of
the MSO and used to be in Gardenville Demloy and Meridian Lodge in St. Louis.
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Steven Nudelman - Bommarito Cadillac, Inc.
636-928-2300
Directory
Astounding Travel- Dennis & Dianne Traw
618-416-3669
Scherrer Instruments - Electrical and
Electronic Test Equipment 314-644-5362
Arthur Montgomery Financial Advisory 314-238-0207
Stephen F. (Steve) Pieper, PP, CLU, ChFC
Donor Relations Committee
314-392-8754
Brandenburg Law Offices Wills, Trusts &
Probate Estates - 314-993-4261
Valenti's Market & Catering 6750 Mexico Rd. 636-970-2992
Ferguson Auto Center- Randy Wieser
Guides BINGO! Starts at 11:00 a.m. every
Thursday at the VFW Post in Overland
Wehrenberg Theatres, call 1-800-Fandango for
tickets and show times
Intek.net, LLC - Computer Engineering
Services
314-596-8750
Weiss and Associates, P.C., Attorneys
specializing in Corporations, LLCs, Contracts,
Real Estate, Trademarks and more
314-588-9500
Jim Butler Chevrolet
Dennis Gastreich - 636-349-3222
LPL Financial -- Bob Drury 314-962-5600
bob.drury@lpl.com
The Moonlight Serenade Orchestra-Ron Ernst 913-522-9745
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Feztivities @ MOOLAH Temple
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April
June
3
4
5
Good Friday (Temple Closed)
Spring Ceremonial
Easter Sunday
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LOS Installation
Moolah Yard Sale (parking lot)
July
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2
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17 17 Ainad’s Spring Ceremonial
Mother’s Day Brunch
Moolah Magic Show
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Memorial Day (Office Closed)
Hospital First Day of Operation
Ainad Circus Parade
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STATED MEETING – LADIES WELCOME
Potentate’s Alaska Trip
NO STATED MEETING
Father’s Day
Independence Day
Imperial Session – Houston, TX.
STATED MEETING – LADIES WELCOME
Guides Picnic
August
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Shriners Day at the Cardinal Game
19 STATED MEETING – LADIES WELCOME
26 - 30 CSSA – Golden, CO.
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Have your Camels’ Tales emailed
to you. Just contact the Moolah
Shrine Office.
Dates highlighted in color indicate a Moolah Temple Function. Please do not schedule Unit, Club or Committee
activities on these dates. Encourage your members to attend Moolah Temple activities.