Shriner of the Year, Myron Frick Illustrious Sir receiving his Gold

vol. 66
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Potentate’s Message
MTopics
IDIAN
February, 2011
Shriner of the Year, Myron Frick
Wichita, Kansas
Awards Banquet:
Andy Bayles, membership Chairman
receives his Honor Jewel.
DAVID PATE
Nobles, I am profoundly honored to
have been elected to serve the Nobility as
your Potentate for 2011. Be assured that I
will do my very best to serve our fraternity
and wholeheartedly support our Shriner’s
Hospitals for Children. A very grateful
“Thank You” is extended to Past Potentate
Richard Schopf and Lady Rosie for their
unselfish devotion to Midian in 2010.
Thanks to the Chief Aide, Executive
Aides, and all the Nobles and Ladies
who helped with the installation on January 28th. Thanks too to Bob Giesen our
Installation Director who has always performed an outstanding job with the script
to make the installation run smooth as it
was in January this year. Special thanks to
Roger Snellen, PP for being the Master of
Ceremonies and for Imperial Sir Jeffrey
L. Sowder for his expertise as my Installing Officer. There are so many others that
deserve big thanks for their help with the
installation. THANK YOU one and ALL
for your help! Lady Pat and I really appreciate it and when we see you we will
give each of you our thanks personally.
February starts off with a bang! Super
Bowl party at Midian, February 6th beginning at 2:00 pm in the Mecca and Oasis
and continuing until the Big Game is over!
And in between the times, Noble
Wayne Price, Captain of the Guard and
Lady Keli has a spectacular event planned
for you! From Bingo to Poker and much
more in between! Thanks to High Priest
& Prophet Lonnie Nichols for the next
weekend’s planned activity. Nobles this
See Potentate, page 3
Chief Aide Gary Miller received a
Certificate of Appreciation.
Illustrious Sir receiving his Gold
Whistle from the Keystone Kops.
Noble Bruce Rose accepting the Scimitar
Award for the Million Dollar Band.
Noble Gene Payne & grandson accepts their
Certificate of Appreciation for their Videography.
more on page 15...
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FEBRUARY, 2011
2010 Shriner of the Year
Noble Myron E. Frick joined Bestor Brown Lodge and the Scottish
Rite in 1972. He also joined Midian Shrine in 1972. In 1997 he received
his KCCH. In 2007, he was coroneted a 33rd Degree Mason. He
is a member in good standing of
the Chefs Unit, Hospital Van Unit,
Legion of Honor, Nascarts, Butler
County Shrine Club, and Sumner
County Shrine Club. He is a life
member of Midian. This Noble
helps drive our Shrine patients to
St. Louis on a regular basis. A lot
of times you can find him lending a helping hand preparing and
serving food at various Unit and
Club functions. He has worked
for many years on our membership Committee. Most of his work
on membership is working with a
number of our Nobles on the calling committee, helping to restore
past members and encouraging
members to pay their dues. He is
a member of the Top 25 Club with 37 Top lines and has earned his Honor
Jewel and 8 diamonds. He also has his Circus Jewel. We recognize Myron for his hard work and dedication to Masonry and the Shrine. He is a
good man with a good heart. Congratulations to Noble Myron Frick 2010
Shriner of the Year.
Midian Shrine Tentative Schedule of Events
Subject to change
FEBRUARY
Feb. 6 Super Bowl Party
Feb. 7 Circus Meeting – 6:00 pm
Feb. 8 BOD Meeting – 5:00 pm
Feb. 12 Valentine’s Dance at Midian
Feb. 16 Stated meeting
MARCH
Mar. 7 Circus Meeting – 6:00 pm
Mar. 8 BOD Meeting – 5:00 pm
Mar. 12 L.O.S. Installation – 2:00 pm Sunflower Lodge
Mar. 16 Stated Meeting
Mar. 18-19 Grand Lodge – Salina
Mar. 19 POTENTATE BALL – Marriott Hotel
Mar. 20 Potentate Breakfast – Marriott Hotel (?)
D.O.N. Installation – Scottish Rite
APRIL
Apr. 3 WSU/Midian Shrine Car Show at WSU
Apr. 4 Circus Meeting 6:00 pm
Apr. 8-9 CSSA Business Session, Lincoln, NE
Apr. 12 BOD Meeting – 5:00 pm
Apr. 14 Circus Parade and Work night at Arena
Apr. 15-17 Circus
Apr. 20 Stated Meeting
Apr. 23 Children’s Easter egg Hunt/Party
Apr. 30 After Circus Party
MAY
May 6 Pre-Glo – Greenwood Steak feed
May 7 Spring Ceremonial & Ladies Luncheon
May 10 BOD Meeting – 5:00 pm
May 14-15 Winfield Golf Tournament
May 16 After Circus Wrap-up 6:00 pm
May 18 Stated Meeting
JUNE
Jun. 3 Sundown Parade - Riverfest
Jun. 5 Family Day
Jun. 14 BOD Meeting - 5:00 pm
Jun. 15 Stated Meeting
Jun. 18 Midian Golf Stag
JULY
Jul. 3-7 Imperial Session – Denver, CO
Jul. 9 Automobilia
Jul. 12 BOD Meeting – 5:00 pm
Jul. 20
Jul. 23
Jul. 29
Jul. 30
Stated Meeting – Relaxed
Theme Party – “Midian’s Got Talent” – Auditions
Shrine Bowl Parade – Banquet
Shrine Bowl Game
AUGUST
Aug. 9 BOD Meeting – 5:00 pm
Aug. 13 Theme Party – “Midian’s Got Talent” (conclusion)
Aug. 17 Stated Meeting – Relaxed
Aug. 27 Midian Stag
SEPTEMBER
Sep. 1-3 CSSA – Overland park, KS
Sep. 10 (Medicine Lodge Pageant)?
Sep. 13 BOD Meeting – 5:00 pm
Sep. 17 Post CSSA Party / Trophy Presentations
Sep. 21 Stated Meeting
Sep. 30 - Oct 4 Albuquerque Balloon Festival – Bus Trip
OCTOBER
Sep. 30 - Oct 4 Albuquerque Balloon Festival – Bus Trip
Oct. 11 BOD Meeting – 5:00 pm
Oct. 15 Casino Night
Oct. 19 Stated Meeting
Oct. 29 Keystone Kops Halloween Party
NOVEMBER
Nov. 4 Pre-Glo
Nov. 5 Fall Ceremonial
Ladies Fall Luncheon
Nov. 8 BOD Meeting – 5:00 pm
Nov. 16 Stated Meeting
Nov. 19 New Nobles Party
Nov. 20 AIDS Appreciation and Temple Christmas Decorate
Dec. 10
Dec. 13
Dec. 17
Dec. 18
Dec. 21
DECEMBER
Children’s Christmas Party/Scottish Rite
BOD Meeting – 5:00 pm
Midian’s Christmas Party/Dance
Children’s Christmas Fantasy Century II
Stated Meeting
JANUARY 2012
Jan. 7 Awards Banquet
Jan. 10 BOD Meeting – 5:00 pm
Jan. 14 Hey! We’re Through and What A Crew! Party
Jan. 18 Annual Meeting – Election of Officers
CORPORATE CIRCUS ADS
NOW is the time to sell Corporate Ad Packages for the 2011 Circus!! In
order for companies to plan this type of advertisingWe MUST start talking to them now.
If you have a candidate for this excellent program, Please contact:
Rob Raymos @ 264-2222
Terry Schrant @ 722-4467
Or the circus office @ 264-7551
Your unit/club will be rewarded with the 20% commission on the Advertising Package and we will gladly send a representative to assist you in
capturing these WANTED ADS.
NAME
Clyde A. Nicks
Leonard Ray Wright
O.J. Brock
Sterl A. Smith
Ronald Cazel, Sr.
C. Michael Elliott
Glen W. Wright
Lewis F. Taylor
Johnnie R. Ruble
December 15, 2010 - January 15, 2011
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12/31/2010
12/29/2010
01/11/2011
01/10/2011
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FEBRUARY, 2011
Vol. 66, No. 2
ELECTIVE DIVAN
David Pate..................................Illustrious Potentate
Terry Schrant.......................................Chief Rabban
Jodie Mosier........................................Assistant Rabban
Lonnie Nichols................................High Priest & Prophet
Ed Day........................................................Oriental Guide
Bob Bulman......................................................Treasurer
Michael J. Kelley, PP.........................................Recorder
APPOINTIVE DIVAN
Larry Wilson..............................First Ceremonial Master
Christopher Hawn...................Second Ceremonial Master
Fred Smith....................................Ceremonial Director
Ray Richecky.......................................Marshal
Wayne Price Jr..............................Captain of the Guard
Randy Pierce...........................................Outer Guard
John Stewart................................................Chaplain
HONORARY DIVAN
Gary D. Denniston ~ William L. Cozine
TRUSTEES
Robert Giesen ~ Bob Baker ~ Randy Brown
CEREMONIAL DIRECTOR EMERITUS
Ron Van Etten, P.P.
EDITORIAL STAFF
John Auch, PP. - Editor
Darren Schopf - Editor
LIVING PAST POTENTATES
Judge Tom Raum........................................................P.P. 1969
Les H. Brown.............................................................P.P. 1970
James K. Steele..........................................................P.P. 1973
Leslie D. Hostetler......................................................P.P. 1978
W. Nolan Artz..........................................................P.P. 1981
V.E. “Gene” Lygrisse.................................................P.P. 1982
Verne F. Thornton........................................................P.P. 1983
James B. McNerney...................................................P.P. 1984
Stephen A. Wolf...........................................................P.P. 1985
Jack U. Russell..........................................................P.P. 1989
Douglas G. Roland..........................................................P.P. 1990
Tonk Mills, D.D.S..........................................................P.P. 1992
William K. Himebaugh...................................................P.P. 1993
Berkley Conn...............................................................P.P. 1995
Gary W. Dunn..............................................................P.P. 1997
Warren R. Rensner D.D.S...............................................P.P. 1998
Martin L. Sharp............................................................P.P. 1999
Roger G. Snellen...........................................................P.P. 2000
Michael J. Kelley............................................................P.P. 2001
Ron L. Capps...............................................................P.P. 2002
David A. Schopf............................................................P.P. 2003
Jeffrey L. Sowder.........................................................P.P. 2004
Gary K. Gates...........................................................P.P. 2005
John Auch..............................................................P.P. 2006
Ron Van Etten....................................................P.P. 2008
David Byerley....................................................P.P. 2009
Richard C. Schopf....................................................P.P. 2010
ENDOWMENT/WILLS/GIFTS HUGH GILL, IV
PUBLIC RELATIONS JOHN AUCH, P.P. , DAVID PATE & DERRICK KELLER
STATEMENTS OF THE OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, CIRCULATION, ETC., required by the Act of Congress of August 12, 1970, Section 3685, Title 39, United States
Code of MIDIAN SHRINE A.A.O.N.M.S. of Wichita, Kansas, for October 1, 1988 State of Kansas, County of Sedgwick
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FEBRUARY, 2011
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”PLANE
OF MERCY”
DONATIONS
DECEMBER 15, 2010 - JANUARY 15, 2011
Honor Roll
Bill & Sheryl Richards
Jack & Margaret Rasmussen
Gary & Lana Elwick
Allen Williams
Midian Ambassadors
Midian Antique Autos
Midian Class Directors
Midian Classics
Midian Electraglide Elite
Midian Harper Co. Shrine
Club
Midian Nomads
Midian Provost Guard
LOU SHEETS CHAIRMAN
$1, 000 Club
RAW Investments, Inc.
Jake Waller
Imperial Sir Jeff Sowder &
Lady Sheryl
Lonny & Melinda Nichols
Donations
Charles & Mary Johnson
Pat & Joyce Hurley
Helen Dennett Trust
Jay & Marmi Shrum
Wedding Reception
Gary McMillin
$100.00 Club
Barnard Zalaznik
John & Janet Friday
Ben & Anne Williams
Amy Danner
Honoring Doug Roland, P.P. Kathleen Loomis
& Lady Sharon
Wayne & Ruth Pyrant
By Darrel & Diane Roland
Robert Swanson
Richard & Barbara Wessling
Larry & Peggy Prouse
We respectfully hope that no errors are made listing these donations. It is never our
intent to make errors, but they can happen. Each donation is important for the
Plane of Mercy to exist and is deeply appreciated.
MEMORIAL DONATIONS IN MEMORY OF
O. J. Brock, Jr.
Irene King
Keith Hanshaw
Denver & Donna Bland
R. Cuffy Lorentz
Duane Patterson
Erie Group
Pat Rank
Howard & Judy Van Bibber
James & Sandra Price
Thomas & Doris Creel
Robert & Beverly Dandurand
Ed & Karine Barbee
Paul & Cheryl Hogan
#1 Lunch Bunch Group
Mr. & Mrs. Wayne White
Orlin & Norma Wagner
Kenneth & Billie Loffland
James & Wilma Edwards
Steve & Sue Towns
Gene & JoAnn Hutto
Mack Brooks
Bob & Mary Maze
Floyd & Elizabeth Piper
Millie Jean Christy
Krista Morrissey
Kathie Shaw
Charles & Helen Brown
Jerry & Karen Dillow
Gene & JoAnn Hutto
Glenn Holmes
Tonk Mills, P.P. &
Lady Jayne
Ed Cory
James Marples
U.S. Army SGT. Eric
Nettleton
Keith Hanshaw
Joe Edwards
Tonk Mills, P.P. &
Lady Jayne
Mike Elliott
First State Bank
of Burlingame
Larry & Donna Gaug
Roy Hobson, P.P.
Tonk Mills P.P. &
Lady Jayne
John J. Johnston
Martin & Shirley Davis
Clyde Nicks
Earl & June Alexander
Alan & Sheila Orr
Manley & Janice Williams
Freddie Booher
Kenny Steele, P.P.
Gene Lygrisse, P.P. &
Lady Betty
Eugene & Jacqueline
Neigenfind
Don Weber
Westar Energy- Newton
Hospital Van Drivers January 2011
Harvey & Carol Owens ~ Ken Dainty & Lee Humbolt
Lee & Robbie Humbolt ~ Myron Frick & John Stewart
Ed Miller & Vance Burns ~ Danny Meredith & Armando Davila
Thank you to these men and women for their dedicated service to Midian and the St Louis Hospital for
Children. They, as all concerned persons of the Shrine, volunteer for the sake of the children.
Thank you for your support. Howard Malone, Van Unit Commander 2011
Have you ever found yourself on an elevator, or in any other public place, when
a stranger spots your lapel pin or some other identifying object that would cause
him to comment: “I see that you are a Shriner.” At this point you have only a few
floors and seldom more than two minutes to respond to the stranger’s statement.
What do you do or say? Where do you turn? May I suggest that you turn to Faith.
Rely on Faith. “Faith is the substance of things hoped for and the presence of
things not seen.” Capture the moment when this door opens. It reminds me of
the time in Scripture when Phillip was sent by an Angel to the desert and there
met with an Ethiopian eunuch who had been to worship and was returning on his
chariot reading from the book of Isaiah. Phillip asked him if he understood what
he was reading. The answer was, “How can I, except some man guide me.” This
is the response that your stranger is seeking and you are left there to come with
the answer. Through it we understand the world as framed by God. That God
whom we reverence and adore. And from Faith we encounter Hope. That feeling
that what we desire will happen. It is here that we are arriving at something more
personal. So now, we encounter Love. The heaven sent affection that holds us
together with all mankind. Yes, Faith Hope and Love, but the greatest of these
is Love. May each of you find Good Health, Happiness, Peace, Prosperity, Joy,
Wisdom and Love. Especially Love in this Valentine season.
Potentate
would be a great time to take your Lady
out on a great date at Midian. February
12th is Midian’s Valentine’s Dinner and
Dance. Dinner, grilled KC Steaks with
all the trimmings will be prepared by
our own Oriental Band and served in
the Scimitar Room from 5:00 pm until
8:00 pm. Beginning at 8:00 pm the
Valentine’s Dance will be in the Mecca
Rooms. Nobles if you cannot make the
dinner, you can still come to the Valentine’s Day Dance with dancing to the
songs and music by DJ Nathan Jones.
Nathan will soon be in the competition
of America has Talent. We will keep
you posted on the date and time. We
wish Nathan great success! However,
Midian too will have a “Midian’s Got
Talent” show in July with a follow-up
show in August to determine Midian’s
Talent winners. You don’t want to miss
these two shows! There will be more
information about both of the shows but
in the mean time, if you have talent and
you do, plan on entering the contest.
Individually, duos, teams, instruments,
singing, dancing, impersonation, what
ever your talent is. Go for it!!
Nobles, remember our need for membership. Notably importantly is retention
of our members as well as recruitment of
new members for Midain. Imperial Sir
Jeffrey Sowder presented an outstanding membership segment at the Unit and
Club Seminar on January 29th. He has
demonstrated through the beashriner-
John W. Stewart, Chaplain
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now.com web page how we can retrieve
and use the necessary tools needed for
retention, recruitment and other important membership information. Noble
Andy Bayles, Membership Chairman
will present several Masonic Information Nights to help us with recruitment.
Watch for the dates this year. Thanks
to Chief Rabban Terry Schrant, John
Auch, PP and Dave Byerley, PP for their
role in the Unit & Club seminar as well.
Lady Pat and I would like to invite
you to attend the Potentate’s Ball and
Banquet at the Marriott Hotel, Saturday,
March 19th featuring “The Lesser Few”
band. The cost is only $90 per couple
and don’t forget the Breakfast also at the
Marriott. The Directors Staff sounds out,
“you DON’T want to miss the normal
(or abnormal) fun with the Potentate
at Breakfast”! They can be trusted …
can’t they?
Congratulations to our newly elected
Oriental Guide Noble Ed Day and Lady
Marilyn as well as our newly Trustee
Bob Giesen and Lady Feryl. Congratulations to both of you!
In closing, Nobles watch for the
Shrine information e-mails, your Unit or
Club Liaison Officer’s Shrine information as well as the Topics for activity at
Midian Shrine.
Together, We Can Achieve!
David Pate, Potentate 2011
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Harvey County Club
& Hobo Unit
Greenwood County
We started off the year with a very
cold meeting night in January which
kept several at home. Our Liaison
Noble Jodie Mosier and Lady Tammy
thanked everyone for letting them be a
part of our Club in 2010. Actually the
pleasure was ours! We had a great year and
enjoyed their fellowship and look forward to
having them back to visit any time. Noble
Jodie did say they would be back to help us
with the Haunted House again this year and
we will be looking forward to that.
Congratulations to our new Illustrious
Sir Noble Dave Pate and Lady Pat on being elected as our new Potentate. Since
the Illustrious Sir is one of our own, we are
especially proud of his achievement! There
must be something in the air in Greenwood
County, because we seem to get our share of
Potentates from out here in the sticks. Even
though Noble Dave was not brought up here,
we claim him as one of our own and always
will. We are looking forward to an exciting
year under his direction.
Our 2011 Officers are being formally installed at our Annual Installation on January
29th at the Eureka Country Club. Depending
on when you read this, it will have just happened or getting ready to happen. Our 2011
Club Officers are Nobles: Leroy Moreland
President; Keith Dalton 1st V.P.; James
Watson 2nd V.P. and our Board of Direc-
Dodge City
Shrine Club
CARL “C.F.” COX
Reporter
tors are Nobles Bruce Smith
1 year; Robert Kurtz 2 year; and
Robert “Fergie” Ferguson 3 year. Our
3-Wheeler Officers are Noble Francis
Chaplin Captain, and Noble Leroy
Moreland Lieutenant. Noble Eldon
Teter (with the help of Lynnie) will remain
as Secretary/Treasurer for both groups and
you are stuck with yours truly as Reporter
for another year.
I know it’s hard to believe but the Circus
is right around the corner. The dates are April
15-17 at the Intrust Arena, with Circus work
night on the 14th. As always, we will be
hosting the kids to the Friday matinee performance on April 15th. Mark your calendars
now for that weekend and plan to join us at
the Circus. It is not too early to start booking circus ads. If you know of someone that
would want to put advertising in the program,
contact Noble Bruce Detwiler. Look for
more information to come as we get closer.
We have had a couple of Nobles under
the weather lately. Noble Jake Schoenhals
is recovering from surgery, but is on the
mend. Noble Leonard Booth is still at home
and slowly getting better, but I’m sure our
thoughts and prayers along with some visits
would make him feel much better. We are
wishing them both a speedy recovery.
Until next time… Nobles don’t forget
your special valentine on Feb.14th.
“Doc” McCosh
Reporter
Happy 2011 to all of you.
Here we are now in the 1st month
of 2011. Winter is out here in Western
Kansas and some days you just do not
know if it is going to be Cold – Snow –
Ice - or – maybe warm. (haha).
The Dodge City Shrine Club held their
monthly meeting on the 12th of January at
the Mariah Hills Steak and Ale. For January, and the cold icy weather we had a really
great turnout for the dinner and meeting. Everybody enjoyed this new restaurant which
opened in November.
We were very fortunate to have at our
monthly meeting and dinner the Illustrious
Sir Richard Schopf and his wife who have
been wonderful to us every time they have
come out to visit and talk about events with
the Wichita Median during the past year.
Our Oriental Guide Lonnie Nichols who
has been our liaison for the past 2 years with
the Wichita Shrine introduced us to Larry
Wilson, 1st Ceremonial Master who will
be our new liaison with the Median for the
upcoming 2011 year. Lonnie will be missed,
but we know he will show up from time to
time out here to visit the grandchildren, so
we might just get a chance to
see him too.
The planning for the 66th - 2011
Dodge City Shrine Club Circus is in
full swing. Remember that the 2011
Circus is scheduled for February 11th,
12th & 13th at the Dodge City Civic Center.
*** As a hobby or as a life time job, being
a clown and making people laugh is a very
rewarding experience.***
The next DC Shrine Club meeting will
hold their meeting of 2011 on the 9th of
February, just right before the Circus. The
meeting will be held at the St. Bernard
Lodge. Social time starts at 6:30 pm. Dinner is at 7:00 pm. This will be a “Pot Luck”
so please bring either a salad or dessert. The
main dish will be provided by the Shrine
Club. Please put this on your calendar and
come out for a very special evening which
will finalize some of the events for the Circus
on the 11th, 12th and 13th.
Just a final reminder – The 66th year of
the Shrine Circus in Dodge City will be here
in February, 11th, 12th, & 13th.
Good night America wherever you are.
“May All Your Days Be Circus Days”
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Welcome our “new” Midian
Liaison Officer, Ceremonial Director Noble Fred Smith. This is his
second go ‘round with us; guess
Midian powers-that-be figured he needed more
time to whip us into shape. Of course, that also
gives us more time to whip him into shape.
Could be an interesting year. All kidding aside,
we’re pleased to have him with us again and
hope he feels the same. Our sincere thanks to
outgoing Liaison Noble Bob Bulman for his
interest, advice and support.
Club and Unit officers remain unchanged
for 2011; we can only hope they get it right
this time!
Among guests at the January meeting were
Lonnie Patterson and lady Jeannie. Brother
Lonnie, hopefully soon to be a Noble, is
one of Newton Lodge #142’s newest Master
Masons, and was top-lined by Noble Larry
Clover.
Noble Larry was active in Masonry years
Sumner County
The first event for 2011 will
be the annual Lamb Fry. Good
news! The new gas fryer has been tested and is ready to go. Jackie, Myron,
Chip, and Scotty worked on it the other
day when the Kops were working on the
paddy wagon. I also want to thank Casey
for the new gas line he had made. After the
mushroom cloud cleared in the warehouse, it
appeared to be working fine. For a second I
thought we had built a fire breathing dragon.
I hope everyone’s eyebrows are growing
back. A BIG thanks goes out to every noble
that works hard and donates their time for
this club. The dinner will be at the Belle
Plaine Legion. Social hour will be at 6pm,
dinner at 7pm on February 5th. I was advised
by the board to inform everyone we will be
changing the date of the monthly meeting for
February. We are going to move the meeting
to Friday February 4th. We will be preparing
the lamb fries on that date so the meeting will
take place at that time. The work will start at
approximately 5pm and the meeting will be
after we are done. If you are free and would
like to help, we can always use a fresh pair
of hands as they tend to get a little cold after
a while. If you can’t make the work night,
we hope you will plan to be the dinner and
FEBRUARY, 2011
JOHN HECKMAN
Reporter
ago, then just “drifted away” for
various reasons. He said helping
Lonnie study the ritualistic work
revived his interest, and vowed to
become more involved. Promise kept: Last
month Noble Clover was installed as Junior
Warden of Newton Lodge! Welcome Brother
Patterson, and welcome back, Noble Clover!
On a related subject, stepping aside after
many years of service to Newton Lodge were
Chaplain Noble Clifford Knauss and Secretary Noble Ron Calbert, both of whom said
they were ready for a little R-and-R. Thanks to
both for difficult jobs well and faithfully done.
Retired minister Noble “Bill” Hickerson,
elected as new Lodge Secretary, had to tonedown his “preacher-voice” at his first Stated
Meeting; seems he was keeping some of the
Brothers in the back awake. (snik)
Come smile with us, the fun-iest Club in
Midian.
Jeremy Woodson
Reporter
support your club. This is a
stag event and guests are always
welcome. I hope to see everyone there.
Remember, if you still don’t have your
SCSC membership card you can pick
one up at the door. This is a bargain at
twice the price and will admit you to the
December event that is free to members.
We have a date change to announce. The
SCSC dinner scheduled for April 19th will
actually be held on the 9th which is a Saturday night. We had a small misprint and want
to let everyone know of the correct date. Not
blaming the printers, (Randy) as we know
you do an excellent job for us every year.
We may have put down the wrong date when
we gave it to you. Anyway, hope to see you
all on the 19th. More details to follow in the
March Topics.
I attended several events in the month
of January. It was nice to see SCSC well
represented at all of these events. Many of
our members support not only our club, but
other units and clubs as well as all of Midian.
Keep up the good work.
As always, there are lots of events at Midian. This year will be no exception. Please
get out and support your Temple.
FEBRUARY, 2011
Butler County
Crunch, crunch, crunch went
the walk to our last meeting in
snow and one degree weather. Munch,
munch, munch we did at the Cheatwood Family Restaurant in Augusta.
President Chris Nelson took the helm and
took us through the meeting in due fashion.
Congratulations are in order to Noble
A.W. McVay as one of the top three salesmen
for circus. A couple of our members also
picked up circus awards for their contributions with other groups; Noble Bruce Rose
(Band) and Noble “Red” Rehburg (Director’s Staff). And then there is Noble Richard
Wentworth, who got a special award for
not being able to say “NO.” Whether it is
smoking up some meat or helping with some
task at Midian, he seems to always make
himself available. Thank you Richard. And
then there is Noble Myron Frick who was
awarded the very prestigious, “Shriner of the
Year.” We sure do have some great members.
Congratulations to all.
On the down side of things, Sherman
Parry isn’t getting around very well, so this
Barber County
Barber County Fire Wagons
met 1-10-11 at the Plum Thicket
Inn with approximately 12 members
and guests. The main topic of discussion was planning for our upcoming
calf fry January 31st. We have 150# on
Southwest Shrine Club
The Southwest Shrine club got
off to a great start on January 3, 2011
at the Salty Dog in Liberal. Noble Carl
Lynn was installed as the new president
of the SWSC..Noble Carl spent endless
days and numerous campaign funds to nail
down this position. (haha)
Several items we need to discuss at our
February meeting are the 1920 Seagrave fire
truck, Fez mobile and the ambulance. Usage
of the vehicles for parades is down and storage
has become a problem.
Midian Shrine Topics
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ARV KRUMINS
Reporter
may be a good opportunity to
catch up with him and pay him
a visit. In the middle is Sally Reeves,
who just got out of the hospital after
twenty-five days. On the plus side,
Harold Brewer is doing pretty well after
having some work done on his knee. Let us
keep them all in our thoughts and prayers.
I am a little late in offering condolences
to the families of Noble Lewis Brunhoeber
and Noble Allen Joe Edwards. Louie used
to ride a little red scooter around the fire truck
when BCSC had the Red Scats as part of the
unit. After the Red Scats stopped parading,
Louis helped found the Motoguzzi Unit. He
always seemed to enjoy riding around on
one of those scooters. I never met Joe, but
we traded notes every year when he paid his
membership dues, even from Colorado, and
then Fort Dodge, Kansas. We are sorry for
your loss.
The next meeting will be at 6pm at
Double D’s in El Dorado on February 9 th.
See you all there.
TOM TRAYLOR
Reporter
hand and scheduled a work
day for January 30th at 3:30 p.m.
to prepare the calf fries. We will meet
at the Plum Thicket Inn so come by to
help and bring a prospect.
gary mCcarty
Reporter
We have received word that
Jade Cathey, a senior at Liberal
High School has been selected to play in
the East-West Shrine football game in
July. Jade was a receiver and defensive
back for the Redskin football team.
Noble Carl Lynn and Lady Chris have volunteered to send out notices for our meetings.
Our next meeting will be at the Salty Dog
in Liberal on February 7th. Start time will be
6:30 p.m. Hope to see everyone there next
month.
Keystone Kops
Don’t you all just love winter?
Someday I hope to be a snowbird and
winter in “warm” Texas or Arizona. Oh
well, for now, I will just hang out here
in beautiful but cold Kansas and enjoy
this great state we have. Winter here
gives us Koppers a chance to catch our breath
after the hectic holiday season and get Shrine
elections and mid winter meetings done. We
have elected a new Kopper Board for 2011
and here they are: Chief Greg Stobart, Captain Bob Dukes, Lieutenant Mark Brown,
Sgt. of Arms Jeremy Woodson, Board
Member at Large Scotty Clark and Treasurer
Steve Mitchell. All subject to the blessing of
Illustrious Sir David Pate. Congratulations
to you all and may wisdom and fun follow
you in your 2011 journey.
Greg Stobart, aka “Hurley” or “Hurl
dog”, and his Lady Lesly will be making their
second journey as Chief and First Lady of the
Midian Keystone Kops. “Hurley” is known
for his “involvement” in all that is going on
around him. Greg will also be Commissioner
of CSSAKK this year. He will have his plate
full for sure. I say “go gettum ‘Hurley’!”
Bob Dukes, aka “Turf”, and his Lady
Gaga is making a second run for a Gold
Whistle. He might even make it in 2012,
but will he opt out for the fancy Fez? Not…!
Mark Brown, aka? , and his Lady Mary
Past Masters
Our last meeting was on the
October24th, those present were:
Cleland Condit, John Heckman, Tom
Johnson, Ross Smith and Larry Stafford. Our Divan Liaison officer Fred
Smith was in Oklahoma on Shrine business. Our next meeting will be March30th.
I would like to take this space to wish
all at MIDIAN SHRINE a very happy and
prosperous 2011.
Since I was unable to prepare this column
last month, there wasn’t one in the January
Topics. I apologize for the omission.
The officers for 2011 will be the same
our officers serve for 2 years. They are:
Commander Carl Younts; Vice Commander
Mike Bennett; Secretary/Treasurer Larry
Stafford; Topics Reporter Tom Johnson;
Chaplain Wayne White; Membership Larry
Stafford; Circus Mike Bennett.
Our Commander Carl was in the hospital, he had developed stomach ulcers, with
proper medication and rest he will be back
as good as ever.
Golden VIPS
On the Midian Golden VIPS’
first meeting of the New Year, the day
was bitterly cold, with the five inches
of snow still on the ground. The sun
shone brightly, though, and several of
our members were out to support our
new officers for the year, and to thank our
last year’s leader, Bill Weber, for a “job well
done”.
We really appreciate all he and Cindy did
for our great organization.
The new President for 2011 was introduced and the additional officers will resume
the positions they held last year: President:
“MOON”
Reporter
are going for the Gold and the
way he is going he will surely
make it down the road.
Jeremy Woodson, aka “Woody”,
and his Lady Tina have many paths to
follow to get to the end of the rainbow
where they will find their treasure of Gold!
Scotty Clark, aka “Scooter”, and his
Lady Charlene are going for the “triple
crown” of the Midian Koppers. Scotty may
be our first three time Chief, but will he make
it past the vote for that third Gold Whistle?
Steve Mitchell, aka “Moon” & a few others, and his Lady Sue have been down this
Treasurer road before and look forward to a
“prosperous” year for the Koppers!
What a year it should be for the Koppers
in 2011! I know we have already been on the
Kiowa bus trip and have had the KK Installation of Officers, so even though we are
recharging our batteries we have still been
busy. This month brings the all important
mid winter CSSAKK meeting in KC. This is
where we intimidate all the other Kop units
into submission and we bring home the bacon
again in 2011!
I Wonder?? Will “Hurl dog” get the pack
under control?? I Wonder?? Will “Turf” &
Gaga elope?? I Wonder?? Did we make it to
Kiowa on the bus??
TOM JOHNSON
Reporter
At the annual meeting on
January 12th. David Pate, a former
Divan Liaison became the Potentate
for 2011. Let’s all get out and support
David.
When you get this, I’ll have had my
second knee replacement. My first one went
very well. So I expect this one to be the same.
The next meeting will be March 23rd,
we’ll plan for the Circus, please plan to be
there. Larry Stafford has obtained some
new punches; we’ll have 3 of each so there
won’t be many back-ups at the check-in
table. The 2011 circus will be at the Intrust
Arena as last year. 2011Circus dates are
APRIL 14TH, 15TH,16TH, AND 17TH.
If you would like, our members will help
with degree work, we would appreciate 2
weeks’ notice.
Please contact: Commander; Carl Younts
at (316) 755-0882, or Vice-commander;
Mike Bennett at (316) 661-2235, or Secretary; Larry Stafford at (316) 619-0791.
CAROL HOLMES
Reporter
H. Gene Payne; First Vice
President: Floyd Piper; Second Vice
President: Paul Younkin; Treasurer:
Art Van Dresser; Secretary: Mary Cannon; Chaplain: Joan Harris; Reporter:
Carol Holmes.
The Midian Golden VIPS welcome new
members. Meetings are held on the second
Thursday of the month at the Masonic Home
Fellowship Hall, at 11:30 for fellowship and
a delicious lunch at 12:00 noon, prepared by
the Masonic Home personnel.
Contact any member for additional information.
Midian Shrine Topics
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Oriental Band
It’s February! Grab your sweetheart, wife, girlfriend or anyone who
will attend with you and venture out
to the Midian/Oriental Band Valentine
Steak Dinner and Dance…It will be
Saturday night, February 12th. A 12oz KC
steak, from Attica Locker, will be expertly
grilled and served by the Oriental Bands finest chefs along with all the trimmings. The
price is only $30 per couple. Contact any OB
member for reservations or purchase them
at the front desk by February 7th. There is
a limited number available. After the meal
you can move to the Oasis for dancing to the
sounds of DJ Nathan Jones.
The black camel visited Noble Lou Taylor last month. Lou was the third director of
the OB back in the 60’s. He was a long time
Shriner and will be missed by many friends
and loved ones.
“Out of Town”
Reporter
The OB is going gambling!
We have a charter flight going to
Atlantic City March 22-25th. Anyone
reading this is eligible to join us on
this fun trip at a special price. For more
information call Noble Carroll Dando at
522-2398.
Congratulations to our own musette player
Noble Ed Day on being elected to the position of Oriental Guide. I know he and Lady
Marilyn will do us all proud. Remember
February starts with a new potentate and lots
of new divan members. Let’s all get behind
them and have a great year.
The picture this month is a “blast from the
past”. One of our famous veteran members
showed standing by before a fantasy competition in 1993. I think I’ve seen that guy when
I was introduced to some fellow of Chinese
decent!
Antique Autos
Hi all we have started a new
year. Hope it brings all the good
things in life for each and every one.
I will say thank you to Grant and
Ray Richecky for the great work done
on behalf of the group in making sure we
were all informed of what was happening in
the Topics. Great Job!! I will try to carry
on and keep everyone updated with news
and happenings, if anyone has anything that
needs to be included please call Dale Gibson
at 316-361-0758 and leave a message if we
are not able to answer the phone or send
an e-mail to either deerangel@cox.net or
nose_art@hotmail.com.
We began the year with the installation of
our officers Captain Noble Curtis Gilbert,
Lieutenant Noble Kent Butz, Secretary
Noble Randy Edwards and Treasurer Noble
Wayne Orr by our liaison Noble Wayne
Wells at our January meeting on Monday
January 3rd. Noble Randy Edwards introduced the group to Pastor Joe (sorry I
missed the last name), from Derby, whose
family recently adopted a young child who
was diagnosed with several severe problems.
He was able to see a doctor in Dallas, who
is a Scottish Rite Mason and a Shriner, he
referred the family to another doctor who
specializes in one part of the serious problems this child has and as a result the child
will be seen at the Scottish Rite Hospital for
Children in Dallas. Joe was asked by an
intern, “Who do you know?”, because, this
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Well – here I am again. I was
told that I volunteered to be your
editor for 2011 so I guess it is so!
Before I get carried away, I was
told to give all of you a giant thank
you from our now Past Director, Noble
Kenneth Loffland and his main support,
Lady Billie Loffland. They appreciated
your support and your warm friendship. In
response, our group wants to thank them for
a job very well done.
I guess Noble Corky Edminster and his
boys closed out 2010 by entertaining at the
Marriott on New Years eve. They just keep
cooking that good old Dixieland stew for
everyone to enjoy.
Where oh where is Noble Chet and Lady
Ruth Cremeens now? The last I heard , they
took another cruise. Of course, there were
slots on board. I also heard that Noble Floyd
and Lady Elizabeth Piper spent a part of the
holidays in beautiful Hawaii. That is a hard,
FEBRUARY, 2011
dale gibson
Reporter
doctor, seldom sees anyone in
less than six to nine months and he
was seen in less than a day. Joe’s answer
was he knew Jesus, great answer. But
Joe and his family wanted to say thank
you to the Shrine and all other Masons
for allowing his son to be accepted into the
Scottish Rite Hospital and then on into the
Shrine system. This is truly what we are all
about Helping Children “The World’s greatest philanthropy”.
Noble Curtis our captain would like input
on places we can go as a group where we can
include our ladies, so give him some ideas.
I know he is open to any idea where we can
get together and fellowship with one another.
Curtis has scheduled an outing for February
19 to the Crow Uptown Theater for the Valentines show “Lovers and Other Strangers”
cost is 38.43 per person and includes the
show, meal, coffee or tea and desert.
Happy birthday to Noble Chris Cushman
and Lady Lynda, Noble Bob Hiebert, Noble
Harold Russell, and Lady Crystal Light. We
hope you had a wonderful birthday.
By the time this is published the Darryl
Starbird Rod and Custom show will be a
memory, hope everyone that everyone, in
the group that entered, best of luck. Do not
forget to attend The Sunflower Swap Meet
at the Kansas Pavilion on February 4th and
5th, the Super Bowl party on February 6.
Our next Unit meeting will be February 7th
at 7 pm at Midian.
IVEN KELTY
Reporter
hard tour of duty but they were
up to it and had a great time.
Lady Jan Kelty had her port-a-cath
removed; the last of her needed equipment. She is now 100 per cent free of her
cancer and that chapter is finished.
Lady Dottie Payne just keeps on “keepin
on”. She was just moved to the Masonic
Home and is continuing to work hard at
getting back to us as soon as possible. Send
her a card – she’d like it – room lll at the
Masonic Home. We’re all with you and on
your side, Dottie!
I’m sorry to say that we lost another
brother to the black camel on its journey.
We lost O. J. Brock, Jr. We will miss him.
Here it is 1/10/11 and snowing. It is supposed to get colder for a few days with maybe
more snow by the 16th so I’m out of here!
Jan and I are going to head for Arizona and
maybe the Rio Grande Valley for a few days.
See ya next month.
FEBRUARY, 2011
Million Dollar Band
Live music by five different
bands, delicious chili or soup and
a soft drink for one low price: Where
do you find such a great deal? At the
Million Dollar Band’s Annual Chili &
Soup Feed in the Mecca Room at Midian
Shrine on Sunday, February 20, 2011. Make
sure you mark your calendar right now! No!
Don’t wait to finish this article! Go mark
your calendar!
Now that you’re back from marking your
calendar, I’ll tell you more. The Concert
Band, DanceKatz, DixieKatz, Polkatz and
Jazzkatz will perform one after another from
11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Bring the whole family.
Bring some friends and neighbors.
In addition to the Chili Feed, members of
the Band will be busy in February. The Jazzkatz perform at the Riverside Health Center
on Valentine’s Day. The Polkatz perform
on the 22nd. The DixieKatz play at Maple
Directors Staff
Not a lot going on yet at
Midian but things are getting
ready to change. There was an
Awards Banquet held at Midian Saturday,
Jan. 8th. We were well represented at this
banquet by Nobles Dean Lauterbach, Rick
Godwin, J.R. Gelvin, and Ricky Brotherton and their Ladies. We received Circus
awards for selling over $1,000.00 in ticket
sales. Also our unit made enough points
throughout 2010 and was presented the
Scimitar award accepted by our President,
Dean Lauterbach. Way to go Director Staff.
We need to get everyone involved throughout
2011 so that we will receive this award again.
By the time you receive this newsletter we will have a new 2011 Potentate, our
Units’ very own Chief Rabban, Noble David
Pate. Let’s help David and his Lady Pat out
wherever we can in 2011 to show everyone
how great this unit is. Have a great year Dave
and Pat!!! Our officers in the Director Staff
will be the same as in 2010 and were also
installed at Installation on Friday, Jan. 29th.
Mini-Cycles
Hello again! As we look forward
to the New Year we installed new officers on the 12th of January.
Captain Jim Kyle passed the gavel
to our new Captain Jimmy Decker.
Noble Troy Ayres will be First Lt., Scott
Ayres will be the membership chairman and
Jerry Clapp will retain his position as the
circus chairman and Taylor Durr will retain
the reporter position.
With the official business out of the way
we started making plans for the upcoming
Midian Shrine Topics
RICK MILHON
Reporter
Gardens on February 26.
At the time of this reporting, the
Concert Band was preparing to play for
the Midian Installation on January 28.
The Million Dollar Band played its
final chord for January by holding the annual Dinner and Installation at the Hereford
House on January 29. I can’t tell you what
dignitaries were there because the deadline
for this article was January 17. The entertainment scheduled for the evening was
renowned jazz guitarist, Jerry Haun. The
Band’s January Topics article listed the officers to be installed.
Our groups are available for your special
events. To book a date, Contact Band Manager, Noble Ron Oliver, at 316-838-6560 or
teachdogtoquilt@yahoo.com.
“Where words fail, music speaks.” ~
Hans Christian Andersen
Midian Classics
Several of our members attended the Awards Banquet. Our
unit was honored again by receiving
the Scimitar Award for 2010. The participation of our members at parades,
Shrine activities and events qualified us
for the award. Your 2010 Unit Officers thank
you for your participation and your members
thank the officers for all their efforts to make
our unit great. We can do it again this year
with strong unit participation. Noble Lou
Sheets was honored for the efforts he has
made selling Circus advertising and tickets.
His sales exceeded over $15,000 making him
the number one circus sales person at Midian.
We are very proud of Noble Sheets and all
that he does for Midian Shrine. We want to
congratulate Noble Myron Frick for being
honored by Illustrious Sir, Richard Schopf
as Shriner of the Year for 2010. Noble Frick
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BOB GIESEN
Reporter
works very hard on the membership committee and is active in
several Clubs and Units. At our January
unit meeting our Divan Liaison officer,
First Ceremonial Master Wayne Wells,
installed our 2011 officers. Thank you
Noble Wells for a job well done this year
and we thank you for installing our officers.
This year our unit we will be celebrating our
Tenth Anniversary. We would like for you
to be a member of our unit and be part of
our celebration.
If you have a classy vehicle 1928 to 1980
or a sports car of any vintage we would like
for you to contact our membership chairman,
Noble Bob Giesen for more information, at
his home number, 316-721-4178, cell 316641-0375, or email bfgiesen@yahoo.com .
Below is a photo of our 2011 officers. Ask a
non Shrine/Mason to become a Shrine/Mason.
RICK GODWIN
Reporter
Our January Social at
Sunflower Lodge had to be
changed to Sunday, February
20th and you will be receiving more details
about this. Your officers will be getting together very soon to finish working out the
Director Staff socials for 2011 and should
be getting this information to you.
Birthday wishes for February go out to
Noble Ron Fuller and Lady Dorie VanEtten.
February anniversary wishes go out to Noble
Dean Lauterbach and his Lady Ruth.
Remember, if you want something to be
put in the D.S. topics article be sure to email
Noble Rick Godwin at godwin@wheatstate.
com or phone 620-782-3564. I still don’t
have a lot of your birthdays and anniversaries. Articles have to be submitted to Midian
no later then the 15th of each month for the
coming months Midian Topics.
Our Director Staff meetings are the 1st
Thursday of every month at 7:00pm in the
Isis room. Ladies will meet in the Oasis at
the same time. Wear Your Fez.
TAYLOR DURR
Reporter
event of the year. We will be
setting a date for our annual golf
tournament in the upcoming months,
so if anyone is interested in playing
contact Captain Jimmy Decker or
Noble Taylor Durr. We will have sign
up sheets and official information soon. We
will continue to hold our meetings on the
second Wednesday of every month, so if you
are looking for a fun active unit we encourage
you to stop by and say hello.
Yoshi
The Yoshi would like to welcome
our newest member from Albert Pike
Lodge #303, Brad Boggs. The officers
for the ensuing year are: Commander
Alan Martin, Vice Commander Brian
Chestnut, Parade Captain Chris Hurt, Treasurer Brad Hein, Reporter David Finley,
& Circus Chairman Paul Ditty. The Yoshi
DAVID FINLEY
Reporter
members are healthy, working on their
go-carts, and looking foward to starting a new year. The members are also
looking foward to the parade season and
CSSA in Overland Park. Keep the wheels
greased & we will see you at the next Yoshi
meeting on February 7th.
RECRUIT
A SHRINER
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Midian Shrine Topics
FEBRUARY, 2011
Scratch tickets from the Kansas Lottery available in the Oasis
FEBRUARY, 2011
Midian Shrine Topics
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Sunday, February 6th
SUPERBOWL PARTY AT MIDIAN
Doors open at 2:00 pm - Superbowl Preview Game starts at 5:30 pm
Mecca Rooms and Oasis
Fun and Games, Poker, L.C.R. (Dice Game)
Bingo, Super Bowl Game Board, Texas Hold’em $10 entry
Camel Herders are conducting their Second Annual Fundraiser
Chilympiad Cook Off in the restaurant.
$75 first place and $25 for second place winners
Interested in competing?
Contact Don Kabler of the Camel Herders: 807-5594.
Purchase your “$5 Testing Kit” for Chili testing from 2 pm until 4 pm
Units/Clubs can bring in Snackie stuff as well!
FREE KEG BEER in the Oasis while supply lasts
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$$ SPEND ZONE $$
A shopping Bazaar Deluxe during the Super Bowl Party
8’ Tables are available for the $$ Spend Zone $$ in the Isis Rooms at $10 each
To reserve your table contact:
Pat Pate - 775-7283 or Denise Gelvin - 744-2088 or Keli Cox - 508-603-0797
Saturday, February 12th
Valentine’s Dinner & Dance
First, enjoy a 12 oz KC Strip Steak Dinner with Garlic Salad OR
Green Salad, Baked Potato, Corn and Dessert for the reduced price of only $30 per couple!
Cooked and served in Midian’s Restaurant by the Oriental Band
Reservations only from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm
And then dance to the D.J. Music and songs by
Nathan Jones
in the Mecca Rooms from 8:00 pm until 11:00 pm
Cash Bar in the Mecca Rooms
Make your reservations now in the Midian Office or see any Oriental Band member.
Purchase tickets by February 7th
LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE
(If you choose not to have dinner, there is no charge for the dance)
Midian Shrine Topics
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Midian Bowlers
We have never reported the
results of the India Shrine Bowling
Tournament held in November on
Oklahoma City. The following are Midian Bowlers who placed in the top 5 in
respective events: Men’s events – Hot
Sands took 3rd in Team Event, Men’s Singles
– Larry Wilson (2nd), Doubles – Foster
Smith and Gary Woodard (2nd), Rick
Gilpin and Bill Gregory (4th), All Events
– Rick Gilpin (4th) and Dennis Neal (5th).
Ladies Events – Midian Ladies Team (Sharon
Wenke, Debbie Bales and Maxine DilsaverMillan) took 1st, Singles event – Veneta
Henderson (1st) and Heather Ballard (4th),
All Events – Maxine Dilsaver-Millan – (4th).
Men’s Tuesday Night Shrine League:
Eric Menne, Secretary
Reporting on weeks 15 through 18, the
following bowlers had one of the two High
Games or High Series during those weeks:
Cruz Alaniz (256), Robert Beckner (283),
Dale Gibson (255,674), Bill Gregory
(248,676), Marshall Gregory (288,710),
Alvin James (300,652), Jodie Mosier
(239), Dennis Neal (663), Rob Pohlman
(662), Foster Smith (713) and Brian West
(253,724). Good bowling Nobles and Congratulations to Alvin James for his 300
Game. The Camel Chasers were holding a 3
½ game lead after week 18.
Ladies Tag-Along League: Tammy
Mosier, President
During weeks 15-18, the following Shrine
BILL GREGORY
Reporter
Ladies had High Games or High
Series: Heather Ballard (212,536),
Michelle Fisher (557), Tammy Mosier
(534), Joellen Rhorer (202) and Linda
Woodard (246,606). Babes with Balls
were holding a commanding 7 game lead.
Midian Shrine Senior Mixed League:
Tammy Grimes, Secretary
Through week 13 the Unknowns were
holding a 5 game lead. High Scratch Games
and Series year to date have been bowled by:
Men - Kenneth Stuber (259,703), Jimmie
Wenke (235) Charlie Bales (235), Marshall
Gregory (646) and Larry Wilson (610).
Ladies: Maxine Dilsaver Millan (224,560),
Eileen Matthew (202,515), Sue Sheets
(191,515) and Tammy Grimes (524).
At the December Fundraiser the winners
were Mel Kimbrel, Lloyd Williams, Ken
Stuber, Leroy Ward, Maxine DilsaverMillan and Charlie Bales. Congrats to all.
Midian Shrine Plane of Mercy League:
Tammy Grimes, Secretary
After 15 weeks of bowling the Hot Sands
team is 7 games out in front. High Scratch
Games and High Series for the year to date
belonged to: Men – Marshall Gregory
(279,686), Dennis Neal (278,746), Dale Gibson (277,721) and Daryl James (268,683).
Ladies – Lise Fisher (235) Linda Gibson (221)
Iris Kelley (209, Carole Neal (208,553), Sue
Sheets (544), Melody Arnold (538) and Joellen Rhorer (525). Good bowling.
Hospital Van Drivers
Greetings, I am stepping into
uncharted waters as your new Recorder so bear with me. Looking
forward to working with our new
Commander Howard Malone and Vice
Commander Glen Taul.
We grieve the loss of Noble Donald R.
Weber, a valued Hospital Van Driver and
good friend. Our condolences to his Lady
Anita and family
The Christmas Party at the Masonic
Home was well attended and enjoyed by all.
We are happy to hear that our Commander, Howard Malone is doing fine after
a short stay in the hospital. Vice Commander
Glen Taul finished chemo and is doing fine.
GERALD BULLER
Reporter
Johnnie Ruble also has some
health concerns. Our prayers go
out to them.
The Van Unit made approximately
222 trips in 2010, transporting children
to and from St Louis and elsewhere the
children needed to go.
We have five trips scheduled to St Louis
for the month of January. Safe travel with
our Shrine Children.
Our Van Unit meetings are held on the
fourth Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm.
We would encourage all active and inactive
members to attend. We would welcome new
people to sign up for the Van Unit.
FEBRUARY, 2011
Arab Patrol
LARRY WILSON
Reporter
This may be my shortest newsletter ever. Let’s see… we had a few
patrolmen attend the Midian Christmas
Party and fun was had by all. Again,
our thanks go out to High Priest and
Prophet Jodie Mosier and Lady Tammy
for hosting the New Year’s Eve Party at their
home. Despite the very frigid weather, over
30 people attended to welcome in the new
year. In January, we had many patrolmen receive awards for their outstanding work at the
circus. It makes me proud to be associated
with a great unit. By the grace and thanks
to Potentate Richard Schopf, we were able
to submit our worksheet late and qualify for
the Scimitar Award for the seventh straight
year. The following weekend found the
patrolmen working on the first fundraiser of
the year, the Darryl Startbird Show. We had
a good turnout and Captain and the officers
would like to thank you for all of your help.
Our new patrolmen, Roth Christopherson
and Mike Latimer were great on their first
time out getting indoctrinated into Patrol
life. Thanks, guys! As always, special
thanks go to the ladies for without them, it
would nearly be impossible to work these
events. With permission from
the Canteen Corporation, we were able
to sell Breakfast Burritos on Saturday
and Sunday for the price of donation
to the Plane of Mercy. Needless to say,
we were sold out within 15 minutes on
both days. Rumor has it that it may be the
last year for the Darryl Starbird show. There
were fewer cars on display than last year and
attendance to the show as well probably due
to the entry fee. It’s going to be hard for Darryl Starbird to compete with the Black Top
Nationals. As a result, the sales were down.
The canteen did approach us about helping
out with the Big Boy Toy show coming up in
March, which is a one day show tentatively
scheduled from 10:00 Am to 5:00 or 6:00
PM. Exact date and time will be forthcoming. On a personal note, my involvement
with the Divan as the 1st Ceremonial Master
will be limiting my ability to devote the time
and effort to the Patrol as I have in past years.
I will make every attempt to continue to serve
you as your 1st Lieutenant and patrolman as
time will permit. The next fundraiser is the
Home Show. See you there!
Hillbilly Band
What do the terms organization,
planning, and rehearsals have to do
with our Unit? In the past, nothing,
but that’s all changing; hopefully
for the good. Trumpeter Noble Al
Brumbaugh assumed the chair of Music
Director, a position vacant since the retirement of fiddler Noble Bill Boggs. Noble
Bill and the old-pro members of the group
had been doing the same tunes for so long
that performances were almost automatic,
little preparation was needed as the “charts”
were in their heads, and there was little need
to “direct!”
Not so easy with the some of the newer
members, however, fine musicians, but
unfamiliar with many of the classic tunes,
used to a more structured atmosphere, and
at times a little uncomfortable “winging it.”
Noble Al soon realized help was needed,
and volunteered to put his experience to
work blending the best of the old and the
new. His offer was gratefully accepted and
we begin a new chapter in the long history
JOHN HECKMAN
Reporter
of this unique group.
Our first rehearsal under the new
music “boss” went well, serious
when necessary, but not without
humor. For example, one new goal
is to eventually have as few charts as possible visible when performing, reflecting
the free-wheeling tradition of the Unit. Veteran trumpet soloist Noble Wilbur Geeding
caught guitarist Noble Jim Malia peeking
at chord charts downloaded on an i-Pad and
said, “Paper or plastic, that’s still cheating.”
At members’ request and for the first time
in recent history, the Hillbillies will now have
regularly scheduled rehearsals; 6:30 P.M. the
first Thursday of each month in the Mecca
room. Prospects are welcome.
Welcome (again) to our new Midian liaison officer, Noble Fred Smith, appointed
to work with us for the second time in recent
years. We’re glad to have him back, and
thank outgoing liaison Noble Bob Bulman
for his advice and support this past year.
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Motor Patrol
Captain Reiferd Acord thanked
the Motor Patrol for their support
in 2010 at the January unit meeting. Horst
Hiller showed a video of the “Log Cabin” in
God’s Country (without the marshal music).
It was a great video. It should be on the
HDTV network. The version with the marshal music could fit in the History Channel.
Noble PP John Auch heard about the health
hazards of using e-cigarettes and may have
gone back to smoking. At least that’s what it
seemed like when Rocky and John walked
outside of the Scotch and left the door open
and cigarette smoke came back inside. 2011
Captain Rocky McWilliams let us know the
unit will travel to CSSA in Overland Park,
Kansas and Imperial Session in Denver. It
should be a hoot. Adjutant Noble Les Unrein
was in attendance, Lieutenant Noble Jerrod
Cox was taking mental notes. The Treasurer
Noble Lynn Ungles let us know about how
much was in the treasury (elf party!). Rajah
Noble Dave Johnson cheered the assembled
on. The Circus Chair Noble PP John Auch
passed out Circus Packets and reported on the
plans for the upcoming circus. Quartermaster Noble Mike Johnson was sick. Noble
Ron Stowell is membership chairman and I
continue to work the ‘gnus’. I decided using a format from the National Enquirer this
year. “Next month Orange Jeepsters abused
in Garages”. Outer Guard Noble Lonnie
Tin Lizzies
Our first meeting of the new
year is over, and we are ready to
get going! Noble Jim Bender handed
the gavel to our new Commander
Noble Fred Thompson. Noble Tommy
Wood, is again our Vice Commander and Circus Chairman. Noble Claude
Thompson turned over loose change and
the check book to our new Treasurer Noble
Hugo Sanchez. I turned over our notes and
mini-skirt to our new Secretary, Noble Alan
Turner. We will be getting a new Lazy John
Officer this year, Noble Chris Hawn taking
over for Noble Howard Brooks. We the
announcement was made about the change,
we all stood up and applauded.
Commander Fred is getting the ball rolling early, planning a golf tournament, and
preparing for CSSA. We will be practicing for
the competition once the weather warms up.
Midian Shrine Topics
NORM CONLEY
Reporter
Nichols told us what was coming up
and Midian in a short presentation.
Congratulations to all Motor Patrol award
winners. Noble Horst was first place in
circus sales ($13,150) for the Motor Patrol
this year. Noble Dave Johnson was second
place for his Circus Sales Noble Phil Frost
received the third place Circus sales award
for the year. Other members receiving Midian Awards for Circus sales were Nobles
Jeremy Cates, Noble Ron Stowell, Bob
Ragsdale, Les Unrein, Loren Wormington,
Bruce Detwiler, PP Ron Capps, Rocky
McWilliams, PP John Auch and Reiferd
Acord. The Motor Patrol Won a “Skim A
Tar” award for participation. We are proud
of this award. It means we have a vibrant active unit. It was good to see Chaplin Buck
Fisher recognized for his photography and
Chief Raban Dave Pate for his electronic
message service. This is saving Midian a
mountain of cost every year. A Motor Patrol
hats off to Noble Fisher and Pate.
We celebrate the lives of Noble Lew
Taylor and Noble Mike Elliott. Again keep
PP Gary Dunn and Noble Phil Frost in your
thoughts and prayers as they fight cancer.
Captain Reiferd Acord is recovering from
surgery. Noble Horst Hiller is still weighing options. He may be looking for a faith
healer. Pictures of the activities are found on
the www.motorpatrol.us website.
BOB HERRMAN
Reporter
Wedding Anniversary for
this month is Noble Bob Bulman
and Lady Jane, February 24.
Birthdays are Nobles Fred “Cupid”
Thompson. Feb. 14., and Les Unrein,
Feb. 7. Congratulations to all.
I want to thank Noble Jim Bender, for
helping me this year with the Topics. We will
alternate months. Remember Nobles if you
have anything you would like in the Topics,
please let Jim or myself know.
Gerardo Careosa, was the winner of our
quilt. We had our drawing at the Christmas
Party. He should get alt of use out of it as cold
as it has been. Congratulations to you even
though you work for our new commander
Fred Thompson.
Until next month stay warm and don’t
kick the covers off.
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Ron Kammerer
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Goddard KS 67052
316-722-9353
AEROSPACE MANUFACTURING
Capps Manufacturing
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Wichita, KS 67213
316-942-9351
AUTO COLLISION REPAIR
Frick Body Shop
Myron Frick
1346 S. Mosley
Wichita, KS 67211
316-263-2825
AUTO SALES AND LEASING
Dave Johnson Sales “The Gunner”
See Dave, Mike or Rusty Johnson
Tyler & Kellogg
316-721-0442
www.davejohnsonsales.com
AUTO - TRUCK SALES
Joe Self Chevrolet-Cadillac
Used & New Cars & Trucks
“Big Al” Ceynar
8801 E Kellogg
Wichita, KS 67212
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FOR PLACEMENT
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BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL SPONSOR DIRECTORY
CHIMNEYS & FIREPLACES
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FINANCIAL SERVICES
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PRINTING/MAILING/COPIES
Direct Mail Printers
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REALTORS
HOME/BUSINESS REPAIR
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Wichita, KS 67219
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WINE & SPIRITS
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Matt Hess - Manager
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Illustrious Sir David Pate was elected
Potentate at the Annual Meeting January 19, 2011.
Ed Day was elected as Oriental Guide at the
Annual Meeting January 19, 2011
Noble David Pate was elected as Midian’s Potentate at the Annual Meeting,
January 19, 2010.
January 2007, Potentate Delbert
Fowler nominated Noble David for the
position of Oriental Guard and was elected to the Divan positions until he was
elected as Potentate for 2011.
Noble David or Dave as most people
know him, has been very active in the
Shrine since his initiation in 1996 and
involved with many community services. Noble David has served as Marshal,
2002 and Chaplain, 2003, 04, and 05 on
Midian Divan he was Shriner of the Year,
2004 and was appointed 1st Ceremonial
Master by 2006 Potentate John Auch. He
is a member of the Director’s Staff, Provost Guard, Butler County Shrine Club, the Greenwood County Shrine Club and 3Wheelers, and a member of Albert Pike Lodge, #303 and a Life Member of the Wichita
Scottish Rite.
Noble David has been in law enforcement since 1968. While serving on the Wichita
Police Department he held numerous positions within the Police Department as patrolman, detective, lieutenant and retired as captain in the Forensic Lab (CSI). He earned a
Bachelor of Science Degree in Administration of Justice in 1976 and a Masters degree
in Educational Administration and Supervision from The Wichita State University in
1982 and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy, Quantico, VA 1996. Noble David
retired from the Wichita Police Department and was hired as the Director of Safety for
the Augusta Department of Safety, January 1993, until his retirement in January 2003.
David and his Lady Pat reside in Augusta, Kansas and are the parents of three
daughters, April, Tammy and Kim and three son-in laws that are Shrine Masons. They
are proud grandparents of eight grandchildren and two-step grandchildren.
Noble David is grateful for the opportunity, the faith and trust bestowed upon him
to be Midian’s Potentate for 2011.
A native of Iowa, Noble Day grew up
on a family farm outside the town of Villisca, a graduated from High school there
in 1967. After receiving a Bachelor’s
Degree in Business Administration from
Northwest Missouri State in December
of 1971, he began employment as a truck
salesman for the International Harvester
Co. in Omaha, Nebraska. After a short
stint with International in St Joseph, Mo.,
he was transferred to Wichita in October
of 1975. He was the sales manager here,
when International sold the Wichita branch
to an individual. He currently is the general manager for Roberts Truck Center, the
current dealer, but still occasionally gets to
sell a truck.
Day joined Albert Pike Lodge, the
Wichita Consistory, and Midian Shrine in
November, 1996 and holds lifetime memberships in those Masonic Bodies. He is
also a member of the Wichita York Rite. He is active in degree work for Albert Pike and the
Scottish Rite.
At Midian, he is a member of several units, most notably, the Oriental Band where he
has held several offices, including three years as director. He served the Nobility of Midian
as Chaplin in 2006, 2007, and 2009, and also as Second Ceremonial Master in 2008. He was
chosen as Shriner of the Year in 2009.
His lady of 11 years, Marilynn Burnell, was born in Colorado and moved to Wichita at
age four. She graduated from Wichita Southeast and has a Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology from Wichita State University. Currently she is Director of Therapy Operations for
Wesley Rehabilitation Hospital here in Wichita.
Together they have four children and soon to be four step-grandchildren. Ed’s daughter
teaches history courses on the Internet for several colleges. She resides with her husband
Billy Tope and eight year old son, Killion outside of Boston, Ma. His son, Noble Wil Day
is a newsman for KFDI radio here in Wichita. Noble Brandon Burnell is a flight nurse for
Life Watch and his wife Kellie is a Register Nurse in the emergency room at Kansas Medical Center in Andover. They have two daughters, Miranda 13, and Madison, eight. Christy
Burnell is a cosmetologist, and is marrying Adam Busey in June., who has a 12 year old
son Austin.
Midian Shrine Topics
FEBRUARY, 2011
FROM YOUR
WICHITA
SCOTTISH RITE
FEBRUARY – 2011
Every Tuesday
Donuts & Coffee - 8 – 9:30 AM
Everyone is welcome, come and enjoy the fellowship
Tue – Feb 1
Elmo Lodge of Perfection
Meeting at 7:00 PM (Men Only)
Thurs – Feb 10
Honors Men Meeting
Meal at 6:30 PM with meeting to follow
Thurs – Feb 17
Knights of Saint Andrew
Meeting at 7:00 PM
All Scottish Rite Masons & Ladies welcome
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If your Unit, Club, Lodge or any affiliate body had a function you would like in this free listing,
then just get the information to Jody Frazier jfrazier@midian.kscoxmail.com.
functions
other than
midian
derby lodge #365 biscuit & Gravy
4th sat every month - 7am - 10am - 125 E. Market, derby
Sun-Mon Feb 20-21 Signature Theatre – Willie Wonka and the Chocolate
Factory 7:00 PM performances both days
Tue – Feb 22
Sons of the American Revolution Dinner and Program
6:30 PM
Thurs – Feb 24
Free Lunch - 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
MIDIAN HI-LIGHTS
FOR JANUARY
FEBRUARY 6
Super Bowl Party
FEBRUARY 12
Steak Feed &
Valentine Dance
FEBRUARY 8
Circus Meeting
FEBRUARY 28
Divan Meeting
Ladies Meeting
HAYSVILLE LODGE #112
200 S. Main, Haysville
2nd Saturday – 7am – 10am each month
Menu changes monthly
LADIES ORIENTAL SHRINE BINGO
EVERY TUESDAY – MINI’S AT 6:30PM – REGULAR GAMES AT 7:30AM
BEAR’S BINGO – MERIDIAN & MCCORMICK
TWO PROGRESSIVE JACKPOTS & A $499 BLACKOUT JACKPOT
SUMNER COUNTY SHRINE CLUB
STAG LAMB FRY
BUCKAROO BARN - BELLE PLAINE
Saturday, February 5
Social 6pm – Meal 7pm
SUNFLOWER LODGE #86
2929 W PAWNEE
PANCAKE & SAUSAGE FEED
SATURDAY, APRIL 2 ~ 7AM – 1PM
$3:00 FOR CHILDREN UNDER 12, $7:00 ADULTS
Tickets available at next meeting
FOR SALE
M3 HAMMOND ORGAN
$300.00 or best offer.
1958 MS Hammond organ. The cabinet and bench are free of defects. Everything is in working order and it sounds wonderful. It comes with a vinyl cover.
$6.00 advanced tickets from any band
member. Tickets also available at the door
for $7.00. Chili or Soup and soft drink included in one low price. Desserts available
for additional charge.
If interested contact Larry at 316-619-0791.
This organ is in Wichita and an appointment can be made to hear how well it
sound. It will be the buyers responsibility to move.
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Midian Shrine Topics
Arami Court
JAN HIEBERT
Reporter
Lots of things happening this winter at Arami Court. January 29 began
with a ceremonial. We were very pleased
to initiate 8 Ladies into the mysteries of
LOS. Afterward, we enjoyed a tasty Irish
Stew Dinner prepared by Lady Phil Wohlford and her Noble Terry Benson. Thanks to our
Trailers who helped with the dinner preparations. It was a lovely, albeit busy, day.
We continue to be busy with bingo every
Tuesday night at Bear’s Bingo at Meridian &
McCormick. We recently gave away both of
our progressive jackpots of $1,000 each. Very
exciting! Come join us.
All members of Arami Court are encouraged
to attend the February 4 meeting for the election
of the 2011-2012 officers.
The 29th Annual Installation of Officers will
be held on Saturday, March 12 at 2:00pm at
Sunflower Lodge, 2929 W. Pawnee. All officers,
elected and appointed, should plan to attend the
practice on Friday, March 11 at
6:00pm at the lodge. The public is
invited to the installation.
Work continues on the Mid-States Unit
Meet. The decorations committee recently
got together to create centerpieces for the
banquet. Breakfast and Fun Night decorations
remain to be done. It takes a lot of work and
time to get everything done before October. Our
Ladies enjoy a challenge.
Several of our Ladies and their Nobles will
be off to St. Louis for the institution of a brand
new Court of Ladies the weekend of February
19-20. The weekend includes the institution
ceremony, initiation of the 50+ new members, the installation of the new officers and a
banquet. Ladies from all over the U.S. will be
participating. The institution of this new Court
have been in the works for about 2 years. What
an exciting event!
Until next time, thistle tickles and Tigger kisses!
RECRUIT
A SHRINER
FEBRUARY, 2011
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FEBRUARY, 2011
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Midian Awards Banquet
Paul Ditty recievied his Honor Jewel
Bob Grub receives Unit trophy for most new Petitions
Larry Hibbard receives Club trophy for most new Petitions
Nobles selling $1,000 to $4,000 Circus Sales
Nobles selling $4,000 to $5,000 Circus Sales
Top three Circus Sales Overall
Bart Ogden receiving the Scimitar Excellence Award
for the NASCARTS
Rob Raymos receiving award for Circus Chairman 2010
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FEBRUARY, 2011