November 2015 - Bektash Shriners
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November 2015 - Bektash Shriners
THE BEKTASH NEWS OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF BEKTASH SHRINERS—CONCORD, NH November 2015 Member Northeast Shrine Association Volume XXVIII, Number 11 Bektash “Fez”tival of Trees November 20—29 Bektash Shrine Center (Closed Thanksgiving Day) This page is available for your advertisement—contact the office. November 2015 1 THE BEKTASH NEWS Official Publication (USPS 549160) Published Monthly BEKTASH TEMPLE, AAONMS 189 Pembroke Rd., PO Box 4086 Concord NH 03302-4086 Postmaster : send address changes to Bektash Shriners PO Box 4086 Concord NH 03302-4086 Phone: (603) 225-5372 Fax: (603) 225-9430 E-mail: info@bektashshriners.org Web Site: www.bektashshriners.org BEKTASH OFFICE STAFF Office Hours: New! 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Mon-Fri) Annual Subscription: $12.00 Periodical postage paid at Concord, NH Recorder….…………..Guild “Bushie” Hill bushiehill@bektashshriners.org Secretary………………Jessica Fouts jfouts@bektashshriners.org BEKTASH NEWS Editor………………………....Daniel E. Salo editor@bektashshriners.org Ar cles for the Bektash News are needed for each issue (twelve issues per year). We are looking for Units and Clubs, Shrine related stories and photos. Please be sure to meet the deadline for each issue. The next Bektash News is the DECEMBER 2015 issue, with deadline for ar cles NOVEMBER 21th , 2015 E-mail address: editor@bektashshriners.org Tel: 603-225-5372 FAX: 603-225-9430 Bektash Shrine Center PO Box 4086 Concord NH 03302-4086 Att. Bektash News Please Visit the new Bektash Web Site for latest news and upcoming events... www.bektashshriners.org 2 The Bektash News NOBILITY CALENDAR November 2015 SUNDAY 1 MONDAY 2 TUESDAY 3 WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 4 5 6 7 Portsmouth SC Turkey Shoot Clowns 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Mini-Chopper Patrol C Bingo ”Fez”tival of Trees 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 ”Fez”tival of Trees ”Fez”tival of Trees ”Fez”tival of Trees ”Fez”tival of Trees Thanksgiving Day ”Fez”tival of Trees ”Fez”tival of Trees 29 30 4 5 ”Fez”tival of Trees NOBILITY CALENDAR December 2015 1 2 3 Clowns Christmas Party 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Stated Meeting Election of Officers Mini-Chopper 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Patrol C Bingo November 2015 3 POTENTATE CALENDAR November 2015 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Fez”tival of Trees Setup Fez”tival of Trees Finance Mtg. 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Fez”tival of Trees Fez”tival of Trees Fez”tival of Trees Fez”tival of Trees Thanksgiving Day Fez”tival of Trees Fez”tival of Trees 29 30 4 5 Fez”tival of Trees POTENTATE CALENDAR December 2015 1 2 3 Christmas Party 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 25 26 Finance Meeting Stated Meeting Election of Officers 20 21 22 23 24 27 28 29 30 31 4 The Bektash News “DIVAN FOR 2015” Potentate .……………………………………………………...………Richard A. Quindley PO Box 1041, 321 Halls Hill Rd., Alton, NH 03809 (603) 455-6212 Email: rquin@tds.net Chief Rabban ....……………….….……….......………...................……...Wesley E. Lord 13 Pine Ridge Road, North Reading, MA 01864 (978) 664-2472 Email: wlord429@gmail.com Assistant Rabban ....……………….….………...……...................……...Mark A. Simard 19 Whittemore Road, Pembroke, NH 03275 (603) 365-9937 Email: msimard@comcast.net High Priest and Prophet…...…………………...………….………....Lloyd S. Doughty II 337 Saint James Avenue, Manchester, NH 03102 (603) 860-0435 Email: ldoughty@verizonwirelessarena.com Oriental Guide ....……………….….……….......………...................…..…...Rick Lavigne 1140 Page St., Manchester, NH 03109 (603) 668-3015 Email: rick@visionc.com Treasurer …..…….……………...……..…………………...……...…….William C. Kahlan 16 Groton Drive, Concord NH 03301 (603) 848-8751 Email: nhbill327@comcast.net Recorder ...…………………….…………...……………...……….Guild “Bushie” Hill, PP 84 Cameron St., Manchester, NH 03103 (603) 625-6833 Email: bushiehill@comcast.net 1st Ceremonial Master ……………………………………………………............VACANT 2nd Ceremonial Master ………………………………………………….John D. Flaherty 82 Pendleton Lane, Londonderry, NH 03053 (603) 391-2301 Email: flahertyj3@yahoo.com Director ..………………………………………………………………...…Thomas S. Lowe 41 Beech Hill Rd., Mont Vernon, NH 03057 (978) 210-8203 Email: tlowe43q@comcast.net Chaplain …………………………………………………………….……………..John Geas 4 Gena Ave., Derry, NH 03038 (603) 818-8745 Email:laf41pm@comcast.net Marshal ...……………….……………………..….……...……………,,,,,,,,,,…..Alan Tiede 14 Gray Road, Barnstead, NH 03218 (603) 269-3181 Email: altd@tds.net Captain of the Guard ………………………….….……………………...George E. Hause 10 Brier Lane, Derry, NH 03038 (603) 437-4571 Email: turandot@dslextreme.com Outer Guard ……...…………...…………….…...………………..………..Walter J. Young 625 Court St., Keene NH 03431 (603) 352-4815 Email: ginwalt@ne.rr.com November 2015 5 MEMBER EMERITUS Treasurer……………………………………………………...…………...Richard E. Melvin Assistant Recorder……..……………….………………..…………..G. Raymond Palmer Director ……………...…………………....…………………………,…C. Wayne Libby 33o Outer Guard……………………………………………………………...….Walter J. Young Major…………………………………………………………………….…..Alton M. Hopkins Chief Steward………………………………………………………….C. Leonard Petersen COLONELS & MAJORS Colonel George A. Langwasser #82 Deer Path Contoocook NH 03229 (603) 746-4046 Email: n1uwa@aol.com Major Craig A. Simmons 14 Henry Drive, Gonic NH 03839 (603) 746-4046 Email: csmsimm@metrocast.net TRANSPORTATION COORDINATOR George D. St. Laurent ,Jr. P.O. Box 164 Lempster, NH 03505 H: (603) 446-2358 Email: stlaurent@myfairpoint.net PHOTOGRAPHER HOSPITAL REPRESENTATIVES BOSTON TBA Main Tel. (617) 722-3000 MEMBERSHIP CHAIRMAN John Flaherty 82 Pendleton Lane, Londonderry, NH 03053 C: 603-391-2301 Email: flahertyj3@yahoo.com BINGO Chairman—Lloyd Doughty II 484 Notre Dame Avenue #3 Manchester, NH 03102 (603) 860-0435 Email: ldoughty@verizonwirelessarena.com Assistant Chairman—Rick Lavigne 1140 Page Street, Manchester, NH 03109 (603) 668-3015 Email: rick@visionc.com James O’Connor P.O. Box 158, Strafford NH 03884 H: (603) 767-0950 Email: jaoconnor@challiance.org Emeritus James T Fary, P.P., Eddy W. Whitcomb, P.P. SPRINGFIELD Main Tel. (413) 787-2000 Edmond Daneault P.P. 76 Ruby Rd., Portsmouth NH 03801 H: (603) 436-9323 Email: nhdano@comcast.net Emeritus Willard R. Lemaire, P.P. FEZ-TIVAL OF TREES CHAIRMAN Ronald D. Perry P.O. Box 32 East Derry NH 03041 (603) 819-8538 Email: RDPerrySR51@yahoo.com MONTREAL Main Tel. 1-800-361-7256 Wesley E. Lord 13 Pine Ridge Rd., North Reading, MA 01864 (978) 664-2472 Email: wlord429@gmail.com Emeritus William J. Lancaster 6 The Bektash News “DIRECTORY OF UNITS AND CLUBS” BEKTASH UNITS BEKTASH MARINERS YACHT CLUB Commodore—Raymond E. Desrochers 162 Woodridge Rd. Franklin, NH 03235 H: 603-934-5198 C: 603-387-5791 Email: des.hov@gmail.com BINGO Chairman—Lloyd S. Doughty II 337 Saint James Avenue Manchester, NH 03102 C: 603-860-0435 Email: ldoughty@verizonwirelessarena.com Assistant Chairman—Rick Lavigne 1140 Page Street Manchester, NH 03109 H: 603-668-3015 Email: rick@visionc.com CALLIOPE President—Allan M. Zecchini 60 Lake St., Salem NH 03079 H: 603-893-1714 Email: amz33msa@gmail.com CHEFS Chief Chef—Brett Tiede 151 New Road, Barnstead NH 03225 C: 603-723-0564 Email: bdtiede@tds.net CHROME DOMES Chief Dome—Richard D. Perry 13 Brook St., Derry NH 03038 H: 603-434-9993 Email: lrperry2@comcast.net CLOWNS Boss Clown—Tim “Roscoe” McMahon 14 Birchwood Dr., Merrimack NH 03054 W: 603-424-3387 Email: TimMcMahonNH@gmail.com CYCLE PATROL Secretary/Treasurer—TBD DRUM CORPS Leader—Ronald D. Perry P.O. Box 32, East Derry NH 03041 C: 603-819-8538 Email: RDPerrySR51@yahoo.com FIRST SECTION Director—Thomas S. Lowe 41 Beech Hill Road Mont Vernon, NH 03057 C: 978-210-8203 tlowe43q@comcast.net HIGH ROLLERS MINI-MONSTER TRUCK PATROL President—Raymond W. Barbuto 105 Vassar St., Manchester NH 03104 H: 603-627-6458 C: 603-391-1287 Email: rbarbuto@comcast.net LEGION OF HONOR Commander—Orrin G. Hakey 51 Glengarry, Stratham, NH 03885 H: 603-608-5149 Email: hakey@comcast.net MINI-CHOPPERS Chairman—John Flaherty 82 Pendleton Lane Londonderry, NH 03053 C: 603-391-2301 Email: flahertyj3@yahoo.com MINI-KAR PATROL Captain—Edward J. Kelvington P,O. Box 65, Sanbornville NH 03872 H: 603-522-8578 Email: pcbk72@gmail.com PATROL C President—Peter E. Wiggin PO Box 1193 Portsmouth, NH 03082 H: 603-778-1910 Email: pwiggin@hotmail.com PROVOST GUARD Captain—Ronald N. Crane 23 Garland Rd., Lancaster NH 03584 C: 603-611-1828 Email: fogg2@wildblue.net November 2015 SHORT SHRINERS President—Ill. Richard A. Quindley PO Box 1041 321 Halls Hill Rd., Alton, NH 03809 C: (603) 455-6212 Email: rquin@tds.net SHRINE GUARD Captain—David E. Kinson 4 Lindy Ave., Claremont NH 03743 H: 603-542-4988 STEWARDS Chief Steward-Ill. Richard A. Quindley PO Box 1041 321 Halls Hill Rd. Alton, NH 03809 C: 603-455-6212 Email: rquin@tds.net Emeritus—Carl “Len” Peterson 7 BEKTASH CLUBS CHESHIRE SHRINE CLUB President—Chester LaPointe 28 Coolidge St., Keene NH 03431 H: 603-313-9997 Email: chesterlapointepsmc@gmail.com PORTSMOUTH SHRINE CLUB President—Edmond Daneault PP 76 Ruby Rd., Portsmouth NH 03801 H: 603-436-9323 Email: nhdano@comcast.net SIMADI SHRINE CLUB President—Ronald D. Perry P.O. Box 32, East Derry NH 03041 C: 603-819-8538 Email: RDPerrySR51@yahoo.com WHITE MOUNTAIN SHRINE CLUB President—Marc P. Pouliot 137 Success Road, Milan NH 03588 H: 603-449-3326 C: 603-723-4157 Email: msbppouliot@yahoo.com Pro-Temp Staffing, LLC 316 S. Main Street Concord, NH 03302 Phone: 603-228-6535 or 1-800-261-TEMP(8367) E-mail:staffing@protempsnh.com 8 The Bektash News well as electing officers for the ensuing year. We are also in need of volunteers to serve on several committees. If you are willing to serve on a committee, contact Chief Rabban Wes Lord. To quote The Imperial Potentate "Remember that our efforts as Shriners effect both organizations. Raising awareness of the fraternity will positively effect our health care system. Just as strengthening Shriners Hospitals for Children will benefit the fraternity. We need every Noble to be an active one. POTENTATE “2015” RICHARD QUINDLEY Thoughts From the Potentate Hello Nobles! Lady Connie and I have been to the last visitation of the Northeast Shrine Association. It's hard to believe that the year has passed so quickly. I received some good news this week. I have been appointed to be The Associate Representative for the Springfield Hospital. I am looking forward to representing Bektash on the Board of Governors. November is a busy month for Bektash. The Feztival of Trees is November 20th29th. It is our biggest fundraiser. Please come and help out with this event. We need all the help we can get especially on Friday the 20th and Saturday morning the 21st, setting up. It is also time to think about the Christmas Party on December 5th. Details are available in this issue. Bektash needs your support at all our events, without your participation we will not be able to continue holding these events. Also coming up in December is the Stated Meeting. At this meeting you will be voting on the budget for next year, as One final thought, "How to kill your lodge: When you do come, come late. Never accept an Office, it is better to stay outside and criticize. The Officers ask for the job let them do all the work. Never pay your dues on time, wait until you get your money's worth, and then wait a little longer. It is good to tell your officer's failings to a visitor. If there are a few over zealous workers, inform everyone that the lodge is run by a clique. Disagree with established rules and regulations. Let people know you have a mind of your own. Keep talking to the brother next you during lodge, it makes for good fellowship. If one brother said or did something you don't like, be mad at the whole lodge." The same could be said for the Temple. Just Thinking, Ill. Dick Quindley, Potentate 2015 Proud to be a Shrine Mason November 2015 9 Mark Your Calendars!!! 2016 Installation of Officers January 15-17, 2016 Please make plans to join the incoming Bektash Divan for 2016 at their installation on the weekend of January 15-17. It will be hosted at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Nashua, NH. Friday Night we will be Beach Casual in Celebration of the 2016 Imperial Session in Tampa, Florida. There will be a buffet and a DJ for dancing and a few surprises. On Saturday in the morning, we will have a Ceremonial for new candidates followed by a light lunch & unit presentations. There will also be a Ladies Luncheon at 11:30 AM. At 2:00 PM the doors will be opened for the installation of the 2016 Bektash Officers. On Saturday evening there will be a formal banquet with music for dancing. John and Teresa Flaherty and Tom and Marilyn Brison are the chair people for this event and are working hard to put together a wonderful weekend. See the December Bektash News for the reservation form and more details. 10 The Bektash News BEKTASH 2015 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Installation January 16-18 Valentine's Dinner & Dance February 28 NSA Mid-Winter March 12-15 Stated Meeting March 16 Monarchs/Shrine Hospital Night (Verizon Wireless Arena—Manchester) April 18 Hobo Dinner May 2 Grand Lodge May 16 Reverse Raffle and Dinner (CANCELLED) May 23 Bektash Poker Run May 31 Stated Meeting June 15 With Springfield Hospital Administrator Lee Kirk as Speaker Spring Ceremonial June 27 Imperial Session July 5-9 Bektash Picnic July 26 Fall Ceremonial & Visitation August 28-30 NSA Field Days September 18-19 Stated Meeting September 21 “Fez"tival of Trees November 20-29 Christmas Party December 5 Stated Meeting & Election of Officers December 14 November 2015 11 Memories Studio 101 Lafayette Road Rye, NH 03870 Wedding Photography Portraits MemoriesStudios@comcast.net 603.964.6551 BEKTASH PATROL C IS LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS Attention All Shriners: Patrol C, the last of the marching units with a stellar history with the Bektash Shrine is looking for new members who are interested in joining a New Hampshire seacoast based Shrine unit that is in the process of rebuilding ! Our business meetings are held once a month in Portsmouth. If you would like to be part of an organization of good men brought together for the betterment of children in New Hampshire, New England and around the world we would like to have you. Uniforms will be provided ! Dues are cheap ! And hospitality is guaranteed ! For additional information contact; President, Peter Wiggin at : (603) 778-1910 NOTICE Current 2015 dues cards are required to attend all Bektash meetings. 603-225-5372 All Nobles must have 2015 dues card to march in any Bektash parade. 12 The Bektash News RECORDER’S CORNER The leaves are falling and the cold wind out of the north has made its way south. Soon the snow will fly and the favorite holidays of the year will be upon us. Here at the Temple there are strong signs that the “Fez”tival of Trees is not too far away and actually will be happening starting on Friday, November 20th thru Sunday November 29th here at Bektash Shrine on 189 Pembroke Rd. in Concord, NH. The hard working committee has put together another fine showing with all the Christmas Trees, wreaths, silent auction and gift room. The “Chefs” also will be serving their famous lunch and beverages to one and all. If you have never visited us before, make an effort to come see for yourself what a lot of hard work by our Nobles and their ladies can do. Note; the “Fez”tival is not open Thanksgiving Day. Before you know it, the Bektash Christmas Party will be here on December 5, 2015. It will feature a Prime Rib dinner with all the fixings. Please see an ad on page 20 that has all the information for this Yuletide favorite. Don’t forget to purchase your 2016 Cash Calendar. This is another fund raiser and we do not want you miss out. They are also a great item to give as a gift to that someone that you never know what to get for them. (No, I didn’t mean your wife.) Now, once again, I will mention new Shrine candidates. We are always in need of your help in finding Master Masons who would like to join us in the Greatest Philanthropy in the World. They are out there waiting to be asked. All it takes is an effort by you to seek out the ones who have the desire to become a Shriner. When they say yes, they want to become a Shriner, it will be one happiest moments of your life. Happy Thanksgiving to one and all. Enjoy the Holiday and eat more than your doctor says you should. Start your diet on the Friday after though. Yours in the Faith, Guild “Bushie” Hill, PP Recorder Bektash Shriners November 2015 13 BEKTASH BUILDING COMMITTEE BEING FORMED Duties and Responsibilities of the Bektash Building Committee The Bektash Building Committee is responsible for developing a long-range capital budget for maintaining and improving the buildings and grounds of Bektash Shrine. The Committee shall retain qualified contractors and craftsmen to develop plans, qualify vendors, develop bid specifications, evaluate bid proposals and make recommendations to the Elected Divan for improving and maintaining the facilities. All interested and qualified Nobles please contact Ill. Richard Quindley at 603-455-6212 or rquin@tds.net for additional information. 14 The Bektash News BEKTASH BOOSTERS Spiro Anastos Robert B. Arnold PP. & Lady Ruth Leo Axtin Donald C. Berwick PP. & Lady Ginny Joe & Ginny Bigwood Ginny Brison Barbara Brown John R. Cannon & Lady Martha Kevin & Melanie Carter Peta Chandler Mal & Fran Clapp Jerry & Dolly Classon David C. & Betty Collins David S. Collins Ed Daneault PP. & Lady Elly Jack & Judi Dempsey Dick & Mary Dewing Barbara Calt Dooley Richard “Ted” Dooley PP. Richard Donahue & Barbara Mortimer Al Durfee PP. & Lady Dot Charles Durgin Mary Durgin Cedric & Elinor Dustin John & Teresa Flaherty John & Amy Freeman Dave & Martha Gaudes Richard & Joan Gosselin Bill E. Greenan & Pamela A. Boyer Bill Hebert PP. and Lady Sharon Guild “Bushie” Hill PP. and Lady Judy Al & Dot Hopkins Dean & Suzanne Ingram Dave Jurta & Sandy Goodwin Bill Kahlan Raymond F. Kershaw Sr. George & Roberta Langwasser Richard & Phyllis LaPointe Bob Leonard & Dottie LaPlume Wes & Ellie Lord Greg “Scotty” & Donna Mackay Donald March PP. & Lady Judy Jack Murray PP. Jack Murray Jr. Joe Murray Ron Perry Frank & Ruth Quimby Everett & Keitha Richer Fred & Nancy Robertson Charles F Rossoll Fred & Nancy Simmons Georgia & Len Sousa Helen Taplin John Walker PP. & Lady Cathie Jerome & Rose Weinrieb Joel & Jean Weinstein Eddy Whitcomb PP. & Lady Barbara Bernie Wildove PP. & Lady Marty Walt & Ginny Young November 2015 15 In Loving Memory of David B. Balfour from his wife Beverly In Loving Memory of Bill Brown fom his wife Barbara In Loving Memory of Carls S. Brown from his wife Joann In Loving Memory of Willis S. Dyment Jr from David & Betty Collins In Loving Memory of Jean L. Pecunies from her family In Loving Memory of William H. Perry from his loving wife Barbara In Loving Memory of Robert B Taplin from his wife Helen Bektash Booster Rates One Line (One or Two Names) $10 for 1 Year Two lines (One name on each line) $20 for 1 Year BOOSTER ADS RUN FROM JAN-DEC Send check with name as it is to appear to: Bektash News Boosters, PO Box 4086, Concord NH 03302-4086 Yes! I want to be a Bektash Booster. Enclosed is my check in the amount of : $____________________ Name (s) ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ 16 The Bektash News NOTES FROM THE BEKTASH DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS—Est. 1916 Noble Ron Perry, Leader ♫ The 32nd Annual Potluck Dinner was a great success. There we 48 of the Drum Corps and their wives, girlfriends and even a child. The func on was hosted by Ill. Rick and Lady Linda Perry and Lady Janet Miller. Kudos! To them for an excellent job. Thanks. And let us not forget that bar tender that served the spirits with a smile and generosity. Thank-you Noble Bob Strickland. ♫ A special Thanks goes to Diandre Thoroughgood for drawing the numbers for the centerpiece raffle. She did a good job of reading the numbers loud and clear. Thank-you Diandre. ♫ It was very nice to have three of our Special Ladies join us for the dinner. Ladies Sue Bleckmann, Millie Dus n and Ginny Frawley. So good to see you all. ♫A en on to the Nobles of the Drum Corps. Our Annual Mee ng/Thank-you Dinner will be held on Monday, November 2nd. Camel's milk at 5pm. Dinner at 6pm. Mee ng at 7pm. Plan to be there. We will have elec on of officers and a discussion of ways to celebrate our 100th year. ♫ Please register to help at the “Fez” val of trees. It will run from November 21 to the 28 . Volunteers are always needed. st th ♫ The Annual Shriner's Christmas Party will be held on December 5th at the Shrine Center. It is that me of the year when we are winding down at the Drum Corps, but reflec ng back over the summer we had a wonderful season. It will be even be er when we can brag over our 100 years of marching. Fraternally, Ron Parsons Secretary See Drum Corps Potluck Dinner Photos on Next Page November 2015 Photos from the Bektash Drum Corps 32nd Annual Potluck Dinner on October 5, 2015 at the Bektash Shrine Center 17 18 The Bektash News September 2015 Regular & Associate Membership Report Beg. September 1, 2015 Membership (Regular & Associate) ……………..1,046 Affiliations ...……………..….….……...1 Associated ….…………..………….…...0 Associated Member Drop ...………….(1) Creation …..……....…….……….……...3 Demitted ……..…...….…...….……........0 Expelled ……………..…………………0 Expired-Active Member ..……….…......0 Resigned ……..………..…....………….0 Restored ……..…………….…………...0 Suspended …….....................….……….0 End of Month Membership (Regular & Associate) ………..…. .1,049 Net gain (loss) for Month ………..……3 Living Past Potentates James T Fary (1978) Victor A Elder (1986) Donald F Walentuk (1987) Bernard H Wildove (1989) Robert B Arnold (1991) Donald G March (1992) Robin A Guthrie (1993) Nelson J Murray (1996) John M Walker (2000) Guild F Hill (2001) Thomas E Brison (2002) Willard R Lemaire (2003) Allen D Durfee, Sr. (2004) Stephen H Peterson (2005) James L Chase (2006) Richard F "Ted" Dooley (2007) Bradford J Durfee (2008) Edmond Daneault (2009) Eddy Whitcomb (2010) Richard “Rick” Perry (2011) Robert St. Jacques (2012) William J. Hebert (2013) Kevin J. Carter (2014) Come Join Us Support your Bektash Fund Raiser! Every Thursday Night Doors Open-4:00 PM Regular Bingo-6:45 PM Progressive Jackpot! Bektash Shrine Center Concord NH November 2015 19 NOBLES THE UNITS NEED YOUR HELP. We need our new NOBLES who are not yet involved, and our more seasoned NOBLES to come out and join us. We need your help. If you play a musical instrument or want to learn. The Drum Corps needs YOU! If you are into law enforcement or the Military. The Provost Guard or the Legion of Honor need YOU! If you ride a motorcycle. The Cycle Patrol needs YOU! If you want to get back to your youth and drive a vehicle. The Mini-Choppers, Mini-Kar or the High Rollers need YOU! If you want to bring a smile to a kid, young or old. The Clowns need YOU! If you like to cook or bartend. The Stewards need YOU! If you like boating. The Yacht Club needs YOU! If you are an avid Casino attendee. The Bingo Committee needs YOU! If you like the satisfaction of delivering ritual. The First Section needs YOU! Please call one of the Nobles listed in the Directory of Units and Clubs on pages 6 and 7 in this Bektash News. Call today to find out how easy it is for you to get started. Thanks. Bektash really needs you, yes Bektash really needs YOU! 20 The Bektash News November 2015 21 Dinner Meeting November 15, 2015 Merlino’s Steak House Route 16 No Conway, NH Social 1:00 – Dinner 1:30 Order off the Menu Reservations a must! Cut-off date 11/5/15 Call Ron Crane 788-2045 or 631-1828 ALL NOBLES WELCOME OPEN TO THE LADIES 22 The Bektash News BEKTASH MARINERS SHRINE YACHT CLUB WANTS YOU Shriners of North America, is an Interna onal fraternity based on fun, fellowship, and the Masonic principles of brotherly love, truth and relief. Shriners Hospitals for Children is a network of hospitals dedicated to providing one-of-a-kind specialty pediatric care, innova ve research and understanding teaching programs. In April 1973 the Board of Directors of the Interna onal Council officially recognized the Interna onal Associa on of Shrine Yacht Clubs "IASYC". The IASYC body represents among its affiliated Shrine Temple Yacht Clubs the ambassadors of good will among the boa ng fraternity. Bektash Mariners Shrine Yacht Club was founded in March 2012, and Joined the IASYC in May that same year. BMSYC is an inner body providing good fellowship among members of Bektash Shrine who share an interest in boats, boa ng and kindred pleasuressuch as skiing, fishing and cruising. Since its incep on the club has lived up to its Masonic principals and has grown in membership each year. During 2014, all summer mee ngs have been well a ended and held at waterfront loca ons. Boat cruises have taken place as well. All Nobles interested in joining this res ul and adventurous BMSYC should get in touch with Commodore Noble Ray Desrochers at (603) 934-5198 or (603) 387-5791. November 2015 23 BEKTASH MARINERS SHRINE YACHT CLUB Bektash Mariners Shrine Yacht Club (BMSYC) Nobles and Ladies met on September 27th at the summer residence of Noble Chet Dunn PIC and Lady Hope. A brief mee ng was led by Commodore Noble Ray Desrochers. The Invoca on was given by Noble Chet Dunn followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Noble Richard (Ted) Dooley PP. Under old business Commodore Ray Desrochers discussed the progress of the Club in assis ng local Masonic Lodges in the development of new membership. BMSYC membership has increased by 50% in the past year. Under new business Commodore Desrochers spoke of the progress and future of the Interna onal Associa on of Shrine Yacht Clubs (IASYC) and its growth of 50% interna onally. IASYC has been working diligently with Shrine Temples around the globe assis ng in membership development. Bektash past Potentate Richard Ted Dooley spoke on efforts being made through the Past Potentates of Bektash Shrine Center to further increase membership at Bektash. The mee ng was adjourned followed by an interes ng tour led by Noble Chet Dunn through his trophy collec on of mounted authorita ve animals from his visits to Africa and around the world. Following the mee ng Lady Hope served a delicious buffet luncheon on the deck overlooking Great Bay inlet. For more informa on please feel free to contact Commodore: Ray Desrochers at 603-387-5791. 24 __ The Bektash News Septic System Design/ Installation NOTICE WITH THE ADDITIONAL RENTALS OF THE SHRINE CENTER, WE NEED ADDITIONAL NOBLES TO PROVIDE SECURITY DURING RENTALS. THIS JOB PAYS $10.00/HOUR. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE. "Bingo Office Staff Needed" We have openings in our Bingo office. Bingo is growing and has created several new openings. The job func on for these posions is to prepare financial records and/or to prepare bank deposits. Computer experience is required. We will train. Bingo operates every Thursday night throughout the year. Your schedule can be flexible either working one Thursday a month or every Thursday of the month. It is required that we have two office personnel every Thursday, week a er week. Nobles or their Ladies are welcome to apply. The shi starts at 4 PM and ends between 9:30 to 10:00 PM. If you are interested please call Lloyd Doughty II, Bingo Chairman at 603-860-0435 or Rick Lavigne, Bingo Assistant Chairman at 603-668-3015. Or call the office at 603-225-5372. Thanks. December 2015 November 2008 ___ 25 Shriners & Family Members. N.H State Inspections and Emission $20.00, call for appointment. #1 Quality Dealer of New England. David Chandler & Sons David & Michael. toystoreautosales.net Support our Adver sers They Support Bektash Aubin Hardware 762 Mast Road Manchester, NH 03102 (603) 668-5533 26 The Bektash News Bektash Shriners 2016 Annual Cash Calendar Sale To enter the daily cash drawing? It's simple; just follow the instructions on the back of the Cash Calendar above. They are $20.00 each and can be obtained from the Bektash Shrine Center or from some of our Shrine Units and Clubs. A $20.00 purchase per calendar year will get you 365 CHANCES TO WIN!!!!! There will be one drawing each month for the total days in that same month. After each drawing the winning ticket goes back in. That's right! "Each Calendar lasts all year". Payouts as follows: 41-$100 Winners, 12-$200 Winners and 312-$25.00 winners. Proceeds benefit the Bektash Shrine Center The Cash Calendar is not tax deductible. First Drawing, January 2016 for the month of January, 2016. Win once and your $20.00 is returned. They make great gifts for birthdays, holiday giving and any special occasion! Calendars ARE on sale NOW Buy one for your family and friends, Good Luck! November 2015 27 Want to earn money for your Unit, Club or a Bektash Charity with no cash investment on your part? Sell Bektash 2016 Cash Calendars We hope you all purchase or get involved on becoming part of the 2016 Cash Calendars Raffle. A repeat of our successful past events will be made for 2016. A copy of our ad is on the adjacent page. Take a look, it’s great! We will have a total of 2500 to sell as we did in 2015. This is a major fund raiser for Bektash. It is in the same league as Bingo and the “Fez”tival of Trees. It is and has been the major fund raiser for several of our sister Shrine Centers. Here’s how you can easily become part of this exciting fund raiser! No upfront investment or upfront cash required. We supply the calendars on consignment to your Unit, Club or a Noble, your choice. Your Unit, Club or Bektash Charity can earn a commission of $2.00 for each calendar sold. The $2.00 commission will be paid in July 2017. As a bonus, when all 2500 calendars are sold the commission will be increased to $3.00 for each calendar sold by the Unit, Club or Noble. The $3.00 commission will be paid in 2017 to the Unit, Club or Bektash Charity of your choice, once we sell all 2500 calendars. 1900 were sold 0n 2013. Help us sell all 2500 for 2016. We can do it! If the Noble does not belong to a Unit or Club, the Noble, his family and friends can sell the Calendars with the commission paid to a Bektash Charity of their choice. We will have these beautiful full color calendars in July. Based on what we have experienced for in the last two years we feel that the calendars will sell out quickly. So, get yours and help Bektash sell all 2500. Contact the Bektash Office at 603-225-5372 so that we can get you started. Thanks. Guild “Bushie” Hill Recorder 2016 will be here before we know it. Help Us Sell Out! 28 The Bektash News BEKTASH CLOWNS UNIT NEWS It was a busy summer for the Bektash Clowns with parades and events across New Hampshire. Many thanks to all our clowns who were "on the street" entertaining kids and parents alike. We also want to thank the members of our "Clowns Auxillary" - our ladies, retired joeys, and friends - who do so much to help and support us. Even though we are a small unit the Bektash Clowns still make a big impression for Shriners and our hospitals. November and December bring us the "brisk" Holiday Parades in Derry, Salem, Rochester, and Haverhill, MA which usually begs the question "How many layers of long johns can you fit under that costumer??". Be sure to check out the Clown's tree at the “Fez”tival of Trees this year. Our theme is "A Night At The Movies" thanks to our Auxillary Ladies who are busy as we speak planning their tree decorating. The tree will be filled with great surprises and we're thinking it will be a crowd favorite. We will soon be officially announcing the 2016 HOBO DINNER plans so stay tuned. We're working on some new ideas to make this the most fun Shrine event of the year (and one you won't want to miss!). At our Milford Labor Day parade we were pleased to welcome a Master Mason from Benevolent 7 Lodge as a "Clown For A Day". Afterwards he shared with us what a great time he had. Altho he had never clowned before we got him in costume, put on the clown face, gave some instruction on the art of clowning, and sent him into the parade with his mentor, Bobo. The rumor is we may have a new clown and Shriner in the near future. If you've ever wondered what it's like, we would love to have you join us for a day. No one has more fun than the Bektash Clowns! Roscoe t. Clown -- Boss Clown Tim McMahon November 2015 29 SAVE THE DATE!! COME ONE, COME ALL!! Saturday, April 16, 2016 The Bektash Clowns present … THE “KING OF THE HOBOS” BEAUTY (?) PAGEANT & ANNUAL HOBO DINNER If you’ve ever come to the Clowns Annual HOBO DINNER you know it’s a not-to-be-missed night of Hobo-tastic great food, drinks, fun, games, skits, laughs, and silly entertainment from our own Bektash Clowns. Now for 2016 we’re “taking it up a notch” with the very first “KING OF THE HOBOS” BEAUTY(?) PAGEANT - and you can be part of the fun helping us select the winner for this semi-coveted award! Our lovely Bektash Clowns will compete in all the traditional “Miss America” categories including evening wear, hobo swimsuit, talent, and “clowntelligence” before a 5-star panel of pageant judges selected for their vast experience and willingness to do this free. Your applause, laughs, and ballots will help select our winner - and you’ll be there for the glorious crowning of the newest King of the Hobos! So load up all your family and friends and plan to join us on April 16th. So SAVE THE DATE … and stay tuned for more information and tickets!!! 30 The Bektash News Company Stores Special Events Onsite Printing Embroidery Screenprinting www.shirtshappen.net THE BEKTASH NEWS WANTS YOUR PHOTOS FROM RECENT SHRINE EVENTS Let your fellow Shriners know what your Unit or Club is doing. Please submit photos and supply event name, date and location, and brief caption. Email photos to: editor@bektashshriners.org 45 Centre Street, Concord, NH 03301 office: 603.226.3900 toll free: 1.866.898.1135 fax: 603.225.5398 www.tarbellpa.com a November 2015 31 REMEMBER! SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS SUPPORT YOUR BLUE LODGE YOU MIGHT EVEN FIND A FUTURE SHRINER Kim McPherson Customer Service | Print Specialist kim@nhprintmail.com ALAN’S OF BOSCAWEN 133 N MAIN ST BOSCAWEN NH 03303 603.753.6631 Restaurant and Catering Any event booked by the Shriners will receive a 10% discount. 32 The Bektash News "Fez"tival of Trees Committee Meeting Date Wednesday, November 4 @ 7:00 PM Gift Assembly—Saturday, November 7, 2015 @ 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM DUE TO RENTALS PLEASE USE THE SIDE DOOR NEXT TO THE NOBILITY LOUNGE FOR THESE 2 EVENTS. We welcome anyone who would like to attend. Ron Perry, Chairman and the members of the "Fez"tival Committee Ron Perry: 603-819-8538 or rdperrysr51@yahoo.com 15th “Fez” val of Trees We’re Looking for Unscratched Lo ery Tickets to fill out our Lo ery Tree this year. Please drop off the tickets at the Shrine Center Office Thank You November 2015 33 BEKTASH FIRST SECTION IS LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS Attention All Shriners: The Bektash First Section performs the important task of initiating new Shriners three times per year, at the Installation, Spring and Fall Ceremonials. No Parades! If you enjoy ritual, there are a couple large and several small parts, the First Section has a place for you! Annual Dues are minimal. For additional information contact: Bektash First Section Director Tom Lowe tlowe43q@comcast.net or cell: 978-210-8203 Save Your Aluminum Can Tabs BEKTASH WANTS YOU! HELP THE CHILDREN! Bring your tabs to the Bektash Shrine Center Money received from sale of tabs will be used for patient transportation to and from Shriners Hospital. GET INVOLVED! JOIN A UNIT! 34 The Bektash News November 2015 35 BEKTASH MINI-CHOPPER UNIT How would you like to ride this beauty??? Next Mini-Chopper Meeting on Tuesday November 17, 2015 at 7:00 PM If interested in joining a new Unit contact: John Flaherty at 603-391-2301 or flahertyj3@yahoo.com 36 The Bektash News November 2015 37 “FEZ”TIVAL OF TREES LETTER FROM TED DOOLEY, PP AND RON PERRY, CHAIRMAN Nobles, As most of you know our “Fez”tival of Trees is now the largest fundraiser at Bektash. My Lady Barbara and I brought this idea to Bektash 15 years ago, and have worked hard to support it, as we believed it had the potential to raise $100,000 plus per year for Bektash. Having reached our goal in 2014, and worked for 15 years to do so it is now time for us to step aside, and let some new folks, with new ideas take this fundraiser to new heights. This is not a difficult event to run. We have detailed notes, and time lines of the things that need to be done to make it work. This will be our last year running this event, and Bektash needs someone to step in and take over. Likewise, Ron Perry has been taking a week of his vacation for the last 12 years, 7 of which he was the Chair of this event. He has also decided that this will be his last year as Chair. We will all still be supporting the event, but the time has come for someone else to run it. We will of course give full support to who ever steps up. The time is now for someone to step up. Ill. Richard “Ted” Dooley, PP Ronald D. Perry 38 The Bektash News Love to the Rescue™…… Changing the World through Caring for Kids Accessing Care is Easy…… No Written Application Required! Any child under 18 with a condition that can be treated at one of the Shriners Hospital for Children is eligible for care, regardless of the families’ ability to pay. All care and services are delivered in a family-centered environment. A few conditions that can be treated are; Orthopaedic problems, Clubfoot, Hip Disorders, Limb Deficiencies & Deformities, Scoliosis, Cleft Lip & Palate, Spinal Cord injuries and Burn injuries. Shriners Hospitals for Children To learn more about the hospital services, or to refer a patient, visit www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org to locate a hospital near you or call one of the numbers listed below: Ask the family to call the hospital’s outpatient clinic at either one of our local hospitals or the national toll free number for our other hospitals. The numbers are listed below. Springfield, Mass. 1-800-322-5905 1-413-735-1234 Boston, Mass. Montreal, Quebec Canada 1-617-726-3675 1-800-361-7256 1-800-255-1916 (ӿ) 1-518-842-4464 All Other Hospitals 1-800-237-5055 (ӿ) Burn Emergency Only) November 2015 39 40 The Bektash News Bektash Pe on Instruc ons Listed below are a few helpful steps so that a pe cessed without delay in me to be voted on. on can be pro- 1. Prior to either a Stated Mee ng or a Ceremonial, please get your pe ons in early so that there is enough me to process them. 2. All Pe ons have to be submi ed to the Bektash Office seven days prior to the mee ng. 3. A current copy of the applicant’s Masonic Blue Lodge card must be a ached to the pe on when it is submi ed. 4. All line items on the pe on must be complete and accurately filled out. If no informa on is listed either draw a line or write N/A. 5. Be sure to list the candidate’s hat or Fez size. 6. The Bektash Office will not accept faxed or emailed pe ons. 7. All Candidates must report to the designated mee ng place at the mes scheduled. First and second line signers please do not abandon your candidate a er you submit his pe on. It is your responsibility along with the Membership Commi ee to insure that the candidate experiences an ini a on never to be forgo en. Addi onally, you must make sure that he is mentored a er his ini a on ensuring that his Shrine learning experience and his personal involvement is fulfilled. His success and personal sa sfac on is up to you! November 2015 41 BEKTASH PULL-TAB RECYCLING PROGRAM Sylvia Grant Residents and Staff Evergreen Place The Frawley Family Hooksett NH Maggie Twobly Belmont NH Penacook American Legion Penacook NH Ted Brown Antrim NH Charles Martel Concord NH Nashua Emblem Club 170 Ellen and Dennis Joy Nashua NH Bow Young at Heart Bow NH The Gracichen Family Manchester NH Pinardville Lions Leonard S Sousa THANKS TO ALL! Noble Jack Dempsey and Lady Judy delivering large collection of Pull Tabs to Bektash for recycling. Proceeds from recycled PullTabs go the the Bektash Patient Transportation Fund. 42 The Bektash News BEKTASH CAR DONATION PROGRAM Now you can donate your car to the Bektash Shriners! Now, you can donate your un-wanted car, van, truck, motorcycle, RV, or boat directly to Bektash Shriners in association with Donation Angel. Donation Angel will come tow your vehicle away absolutely free! Donation Angel is a nationwide service, so don’t worry... even if your vehicle is far away from Concord, New Hampshire it can still help the Bektash Shriners. Donate your Car Running or Not You can also donate your Boat, Camper or Trailer And Receive a Tax Deduction Fast and reliable, we come and tow it away! It’s fast and easy just contact us at: www.donationangel.org/bektashshriners 866-434-1131 Donation Angel Does the Rest! November 2015 43 BEKTASH Adver sing Rates Advertising in The Bektash News is effective, easy and affordable. Annual—12 Issues If you adver sed here your ad would reach 6000 viewers consis ng of 2000 Shriners, their friends and rela ves. No matter what you’re advertising, it will be seen by every Shrine family in the area. 1/4 Page……………………..$195 1/3 Page……….…………….$290 1/2 Page………………...…...$335 Full Page…………………...$625 F/B Cover…………………..$775 Every issue of The Bektash News can also be read and seen on the internet— increasing your audience. John L. Carter SPRINKLER COMPANY INC. Design Service Installation 9 DUNKLEE RD BOW, NH 03304 603.224.5438 44 The Bektash News Ambassador World Travel Susan Hebert 800-842-4220 Susan@AW-Travel.com WWW.AW-Travel.com Ambassador World Travel’s knowledge and expertise can provide you with the personal service you need to plan your next vacation or business trip with ease! We realize you have a choice when making your travel plans and appreciate you thinking of us as your travel consultants. Whether we can assist you in planning a quick weekend getaway or the cruise of a lifetime; we’re here to help! Save Your Aluminum Can Tabs HELP THE CHILDREN! Bring your tabs to the Bektash Shrine Center Money received from sale of tabs will be used for patient transportation to and from Shriners Hospital. November 2015 BEKTASH CASH CALENDAR RAFFLE WINNERS—OCTOBER 2015 Thank you for Supporting Bektash! 45 46 The Bektash News 2015 BEKTASH SHRINER FEES AND DUES 2015 annual memberships dues are $75.00 2015 new member initiation fee is $150.00. (Includes dues only for the year joined) The initiation fee and the annual dues both include an Imperial. per capita fee of $15.00 and a tax deductible $5.00 hospital fee. Petitions must be in the office seven days before the initiation date. Stated Meetings and Ceremonials will be held to vote on Candidates. Make checks payable to the Bektash Shriners and mail to the Bektash Office at PO Box 4086, Concord, NH 03302 If you have any questions or need a membership petition, please call the Bektash Office at 603-225-5372 or Email to bushiehill@bektashshriners.org BINGO WORKERS NEEDED FOR THURSDAY BINGO Bektash Bingo is on the increase and that creates a need for additional workers. With your help we can make Bingo even more successful. Bektash is looking for part-time and full-time volunteer Bingo Workers for most positions. We are sure that we have a fun position for you. Come and join your fellow Shriners and their Ladies to help support our biggest fundraiser, in our smoke-free environment. TO PARTICIPATE, USE CONTACTS BELOW Chairman—Lloyd Doughty II 337 Saint James Avenue Manchester, NH 03102 C: 603-860-0435 Email: ldoughty@verizonwirelessarena.com Assistant Chairman—Rick Lavigne 1140 Page Street Manchester, NH 03109 H: 603-668-3015 Email: rick@visionc.com February 2015 November 2015 47 Help Wanted! The advertising staff of the Bektash News is seeking help to sell advertising space to local business outlets. Candidate must be a Shriner, retired, good knowledge about the Shriners, provide own transportation and have good communication and enjoy meeting new people. Interested? Call (401) 461-0690 and speak with Noble, Wayne "Wes" Sutton DOORS OPEN AT 4:00 PM GAMES START AT 6:15 PM STOP BURNS Anthony the Fire Ant wants to remind everyone to check their smoke detectors and replace the ba eries. 48 The Bektash News THE100MILLIONDOLLARCLUB The 22 Shriners Hospitals for Children have provided lifesaving and life-changing medical care to more than 800,000 children, regardless of their ability to pay. The money to provide these needed services at 22 hospitals comes from many sources: community donations; fundraising events; investment income; and support from the Shriners International. As health care costs increase, Shriners Hospitals needs your help, more than ever, to continue to provide more specialized care, offer medical education and conduct more research. Too many people believe that if they cannot donate or leave a large sum or money, their gift will not count. Every contribution helps. In order to encourage donors to contribute to Shriners Hospitals for Children, the HUNDRED MILLION DOLLAR CLUB was established in 1972. The club is named for its goal of adding 100 million dollars to the endowment fund through gifts or bequests of $100 or more. HOWTOJOIN There are three ways to become a member of the 100 Million Dollar Club: (1) By contributing $100 or more to Shriners Hospitals for Children; (2) By having your will include a bequest of $100 or more to Shriners Hospitals for Children; or (3) By adding a provision to an existing will leaving $100 or more to Shriners Hospitals for Children. Shriners. Please fill out the form on the right and send your contribution to Bektash Shriner's Recorder Joel Weinstein. WHATYOURECEIVE Each donor receives a handsome 100 Million Dollar Club certificate. By contributing $100, you can feel like a million, knowing that you have helped to ensure that Shriners Hospitals for Children will be able to continue helping children in the years to come. November 2015 49 100 Million Dollar Club Please enroll me as a member of the 100MillionDollarClub I have previously made a will leaving a bequest to the Shriners Hospital For Children. I have added a provision in my will leaving a bequest to the Shriners Hospitals For Children I prefer to make a cash contribution at this time of at least $100, which is tax deductible. A certificate will be sent. Make your check payable to: Shriners Hospital For Children I am a member of Bektash Shrine: _______ Signed: ______________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________ City: ________________________ State: ________ Zip: ______________ Please have the Certificate read: _______________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ Please return to: Bektash Shriners, ATTN: Recorder PO Box 4086, Concord, NH 03302 50 The Bektash News BOSTON HOSPITAL IN MEMORY/HONOR OF: DONATED FROM: No Donations received this month. SPRINGFIELD HOSPITAL IN MEMORY/HONOR OF: DONATED FROM: Robert “Bob” Frawley Charles & Mary Durgin BEKTASH GENERAL FUND IN MEMORY/HONOR OF: No Donations received this month. DONATED FROM: November 2015 51 Preserve Memory Of Your Loved Ones Order Your Bricks Now While Space Lasts Use Order Form Below 52 The Bektash News In Memoriam JEROME A BENUCK BEDFORD, N.H. Deceased: 10/19/2015 Born: 02/02/1937 Created: 06/12/1972 To the promised land our friends have gone, To the land of perfect rest; Their work is done—and the setting sun Has sealed their life’s request. They have left this earthly strand, For the house beyond the sea, Though the past is gone, they will still live on To us all—Sweet in our Memory. OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF BEKTASH SHRINERS PO BOX 4086 CONCORD NH 03302-4086 THE BEKTASH NEWS www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org PERIODICAL POSTAGE PAID AT CONCORD NH