January 2009 - Medinah Shriners

Hot Sands
JANUARY
2009
DUPAGE SHRINE CLUB
President’s Message
Greetings, Nobles:
Both attendance and reservations (more on reservations below) were down for our December meeting. I understand that winter
weather often makes travel difficult and the Holiday Season consumes a great deal of our time but, Nobles, the Club is only as
strong as the number of members who participate its meetings and activities. I encourage each and every one of you to support
the Club’s 2009 President in all his endeavors.
Remember, too, to wear your Fez and other items of red (e.g., tie socks, etc.) for the annual meeting. The Hump Bender will be on
the prowl!
Diane Anderson richly deserves the Club’s thanks for the many delicious desserts, which have graced our dinners over the last
several years. In addition to coordinating desserts for each meeting, Diane has selflessly prepared many of the desserts herself.
At the January meeting, please take a moment to thank Diane for her efforts.
At our January meeting we will conduct our normal business activities and then adjourn to the Annual Meeting, at which we’ll elect
the Officers and Directors for 2009. The recommended slate of candidates, prepared by the immediate Past President, John Day,
was published in a previous issue of the Hot Sands. As specified in the By-Law of the Club, additional nominations from the floor
will be entertained. Nobles, please plan to attend this meeting and have your say in the future of YOUR Club!
At the conclusion of the evening’s business, we will conduct annual initiation of the last year’s new members. This is always a lot
of fun and highlight of the Annual Meeting.
There was a small hitch with the Club’s gift of funds to the Chicago Hospital to purchase a Swedish Helparm for the physiotherapy
department. It seems the person who recommended the device to Bill Anderson failed to note that the Swedish Helparm had not
been approved as a capital expenditure item either by the Hospital’s Board of Governors or by the Club’s Board of Directors. As a
Consequence, approval of a revised gift may be tabled for several meetings. This will be discussed at the January business meeting. ( Continued on Page 3)
JANUARY 2009
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Elections
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16 Medinah Annual
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Installation of Officers
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18 Medinah Orientation & Shrine Club
Officers Installation
19 MLK Day
20 Inauguration
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The DuPage Shrine Club is a non-profit organization. Proceeds to benefit the DuPage Shrine Club are not tax deductible
DU PAGE SHRINE CLUB MINUTES OF DECEMBER 1, 2008
Call to order: President Doug Skelton called to order the regular meeting of the DuPage Shrine Club at 7:30 P.M. on December 1,
2008 at Medinah Shrine Center.
Roll Call: Secretary Bob Kurek conducted the roll call. The following Board Members were present: President Skelton; VP Reitz;
Secretary Kurek; Treasurer O’Brien; Membership Secretary King. Absent: VP Flock, VP Burke, Chaplain Phillips. Directors present:
Redisi, Henrich. Directors Absent: Pszotka, Bassi, Day.
Approval of minutes: President Skelton asked for a motion to accept the minutes as published in the Hot Sands for the November meeting as amended under Medinah Information to change date of Installation of Club Officers from January 19th to January
18th. O’Brien moved, King seconded. Minutes approved.
Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer O’ Brien gave the Treasurer’s Report. Henrich motioned, Reitz seconded to accept report as presented. Report approved.
Membership Report: Membership Secretary King reported 167 active members, with 7 members suspended, including two who
have not paid since 2007.
Correspondence: None
Old Business: DuPage Shrine Club insurance paperwork concerning parades will be turned over to Parade Chairman Redisi as
requested at last meeting.
New Business: Ron Stephan has proposed that all Club Unit presidents be required to attend all official Medinah functions. As of
now it is not mandatory. Question as to whether the DuPage Shrine Club should subsidize the Club president to attend these
functions was deferred to a future time.
All elected Club officers shall be required to attend the Installation of Club Officers at Medinah on Sunday January 18th, 2009 at
Medinah. Those that do not attend will not be allowed to perform their duties until duly sworn in by the Potentate.
January 5th, 2009 is the Regular and Annual meeting of the DuPage Shrine Club. Members will be required to wear their fez and a
red tie or be subject to a “fine”.
A motion was made by O’Brien and seconded by Redisi for the DuPage Shrine Club to present to the Chicago Hospital a Designated Gift of $2,597.00 for the purchase of a Helparm Sling. The motion was passed.
E-Mail received from Cal Tazelaar asking clubs to place an ad in the 2009 Medinah calendar. Redisi motioned and Kurek seconded a proposal that DuPage Shine Club purchase a full page ad for $200.00, one half of page for DuPage Shrine Club and one
half page for the clubs Crusin’ Coolers parade unit. Approved.
Treasurer O’Brien was congratulated for receiving a 50 year pin from Grove Lodge.
Medinah Information:
December 13th: Children’s Christmas Party.
December 31st: Medinah New Year’s Eve Party
January 1st, 2009 Medinah New Years Day Event.
Annual meeting January 16th 2009
January 18th: All officers must attend the Installation of Club Officers at Medinah.
The 600 Club raised $43,000.00. The 2009 event will be held earlier. It will be held on Friday September 25th at the Shrine Center.
1st Early Bird drawing will be on February 14th, 2009. Tickets are now on sale.
Chaplains Report: Made by President Skelton:
None.
Good of the Order: Membership, Parades, Clinic, Christmas Party, Annual Meeting.
Adjournment: Motion made by O’ Brien, seconded by King to adjourn meeting. Meeting was adjourned at 8:20 PM.
Respectfully submitted:
Bob Kurek, Secretary.
DuPage Shrine Club
Under Charter of Medinah Shriners A.A.O.N.M..S.
OFFICERS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President
First V.P.
Second V.P.
Third V.P
Douglas Skelton
Richard Reitz
Michael Flock
Jim Burke
630/462-1552
630.417.5192
630/359-4447
630/653-5664
Ray Redisi (09)
Joseph Pszotka (‘09)
Dustin Bassi (‘08)
Duane Henrich (’10)
630/372-0571
630/460-2840
630/669-2585
630/466-0133
Secretary
Bob Kurek
Treasurer
Membership Sec.
Chaplain
Asst. Shrine Club Director
Robert W. O’Brien
John King
Brad Phillips
Pete Papadogianis
630/894-0045
John Day, PPres ‘07 (‘08)
630/858-4754
630/833-2529
630/588-1852
630/758-0031
708/790-9039
Vacant (‘08)
AMBASSADORS
Joseph F. Dixon
James “Pate” Philip
Donald A Hill
Frank Stein
James Johnson
President’s Message—Continued
The January meeting will be held on Monday January 5, 2009 at the Shrine Center. As always, dinner is at 6:30pm and the meeting will begin at
7:30pm. Once again, the business meeting will be followed by the Annual Meeting and initiation of new members. Also, if you’re able to contribute
to our desserts of the evening, please contact Dianne Anderson at 630.545.0994.
Please give me a call or send me an e-mail each month (not later than Monday, December 29th, 2008), if you (or you and your lady), intend to join us
for dinner. This will allow an accurate count to be passed along to Medinah Catering and ensure that there is plenty of food for all to enjoy.
I’ll look forward to seeing you at the next meeting on January 5th, 2009.
Doug Skelton (630.462.1552, douglas.skelton2@gte.net)
Report from the Nominating Committee:
The Nominating Committee has presented the following slate of Officers and Directors for 2009 to the President. According to DPSC By-Laws, additional nominations can be made during the elections at the January Meeting
President: Morris Bartlett
First VP: Jim Burke
Second VP: Ray Redisi
Treasurer: Bob O’Brien
Recording Secretary: Bob Kurek
Membership Secretary: Bob Zimmerman
Chaplin: Brad Phillips
Hot Sands Editor/Publisher: John Day
Directors:
Joe Pszotka (‘09), Doug Skelton PPres ‘08 (‘09), Duane Henrich (‘10), Rich Reitz (‘10), Frank Stein (‘11), and
John Pansino (‘11)
John Day and John Boszko, Committee Members
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