Have A Happy Thanksgiving Holiday Vol. 63 • No. 11 November, 2014

Vol. 63 • No. 11
November, 2014
A Publication for the Members of
Za-Ga-Zig Shrine
Have A Happy
Thanksgiving Holiday
Za-Ga-Zig Feetprints
Vol. 63
Altoona, Iowa
November, 2014
Potentate’s
Comments
No. 11
ELECTIVE DIVAN
Potentate .............................................. James E. Hunt
Chief Rabban .................................. Steven R. Green
Assistant Rabban ................................ Stephen J. Hall
High Priest & Prophet ..................... Richard B. Corbin
Oriental Guide .......................................... E. Jay Coon
Treasurer ................................................. Jim L. Boyd
Recorder ..................................... John Miller, Jr., P.P.
APPOINTED DIVAN
1st Ceremonial Master ........................ Terry Augustus
2nd Ceremonial Master .................................. JR Legg
Adjutant ...................................................... Craig Long
Captain of the Guard ....................... Lonnie Greenfield
Outer Guard .............................................. Mike Fulton
Inner Guard ......................................... Marv Ver Meer
Chaplain ................................................ Dean Vaughn
Director .................................................... Mike Wright
Marshal ............................................ Craig Vander Zyl
Deputy Marshal ............................................ John May
Samsar ....................................................... Tim Kelley
Asst. Samsar .......................................... Tom Malicoat
Co Director of Units & Clubs - N ............. Donald Lynk
Co Director of Units & Clubs - S ................ Les Beaver
Raffle/Auction Chairman .......................... Shane Buck
Personal Aide ............................................ Mike Sharp
Director of Golf Cart Operation ...... Bob Williams, P.P.
Public Relations Director ........................... Jim Jensen
Donor Relations Chairman .............. Todd Mendenhall
Chief Aide .......................................... Johnny Audette
Asst. Chief Aide ...................................... Craig Luchtel
Asst. Chief Aide ......................................... Doug Miller
Asst. Chief Aide .......................................... Bob Stone
Asst. Chief Aide ................................. Wayne Whitfield
Asst. Chief Aide ........................................... Sam Wise
Circus Chairman ......................... John Miller, Jr., P.P.
Co-Asst. Circus Chairman ........................ Hollie Smith
Co-Asst. Circus Chairman ...................... Roger Wilson
Musical Coordinator ................................. Dave Beard
Insurance Audit Chairman .......................... Phil Myers
Webmaster ............................................ Les Hartshorn
Photo Director .............................................. Mike Bird
Feetprints Editor ........................................ Steve Klein
Area Coordinator ................................. Roy Boyd, P.P.
Area Coordinator ................... Mike Des Planque, P.P.
Area Coordinator ............................... Bill Jensen, P.P.
Area Coordinator ................................ Jack Lane, P.P.
Area Coordinator ............................ Jerry Sellers, P.P.
Area Coordinator ........................ Garry Wahman, P.P.
Area Coordinator .......................... Larry Lewellin, P.P.
Shrine Bowl Liaison ............................ Jared Whitfield
Shrine Bowl Board Rep. ........................... Garry Baker
Shrine Bowl Board Rep. ..................... Jack Lane, P.P.
Shrine Bowl Board Rep. ..................... Pat Myers, P.P.
Shrine Hospital Board Rep. ............................ Jim May
Legal Counsel ........................................... Paul Carey
LADIES AUXILIARY
Chairperson ................................. Cathy Des Planque
TEMPLE STAFF
Office Manager ............................... Carolyn Shannon
Office Receptionist .............................. Cheryl Leonard
IOWA SHRINE BOWL
General Manager .................................. Jerry Hoffman
Published monthly by
Za-Ga-Zig Shrine Center
1100 Shriners Parkway
Altoona, Iowa 5009-2117
Members please send change of address to the
Shrine Temple as soon as you know your new domicile.
It’s November and I’m sure you are ready for it.
You just can’t beat the fall weather in Iowa and I
love college football season. I truly hope you are all
excited for a great Fall Ceremonial planned for the
15th of this month. We are going to honor Past
Potentate Robert “Bob” Parker. I’m sure it’s going to
be a wonderful day at the Temple. Get your petitions
turned in right away and let’s have a great time.
Membership is so important to the success of our
Temple and our mission as Shriners. We must always
be looking for that good Mason we can make a great Shriner. Do the right thing
Nobles and help build the fraternity we all enjoy.
With the Holiday season heading our way things will continue as busy as before
but with a little more spirit. I sure hope your fall and winter schedules workout as
planned and everyone enjoys a super end of the year. My plans are made, I hope
yours are too.
During the month of November at the Temple you can catch these great events,
I hope to see many of you this year attend the Service on the 9th we have for the
Brothers we’ve lost to the black camel during the last 12 months. All past widows
are welcome and encouraged as well to attend. Please come out and show your
support for the fallen Nobles. Our regular monthly Nobles meeting set for the 13th,
during that meeting after dinner we will accept and receive any Unit and Club
donations to the different fund accounts we support. It should be a fun night and I
hope you all plan to attend. Dinner will be at 6 p.m. and the meeting will get started
at 7p.m. Nobles I want to draw special attention to the scheduled “Ladies Night”
on the 21st. It’s going to be the finest dinner we’ve had at the Temple all year. It’s
going to have all the extra’s every Lady would enjoy. Nobles it’s going to be the
special night where we say, “Thank You, Shrine Ladies” for all your energy, efforts
and talents during this calendar year. Don’t miss this event. It promises to be the
best it can be. That evening Nobles, leave your fez at home but we ask that you
wear a dinner jacket. You must RSVP the Shrine Office, the cost will be $20 for the
Nobles dinner ticket, the Ladies attend for free.... See details in this issue.
Let me drop back into October for just a minute and thank the several people
who made the events a blast. Everyone that help with the Halloween Party on the
31st, Thank You! Your efforts to make that a great event didn’t go un-noticed.
Super Job! The Circus Kick Off on the 7th was another success and it only shows
our biggest event is in good hands. We have a committee well on their way to make
the 2015 event another great one. But with that event, we need every Noble to step
up and do their part. If you can work a show, do that. If you can sell an ad and or an
extra block of tickets, super do that as well. But most of all when your tickets come
in the mail, BUY THEM! We make it a requirement with the Tin Lizzies and other
Unit and Clubs do too. Every Noble should be paying for their tickets.
Nobles the Raffle ticket deadline is fast approaching and we need as many tickets
sold as possible. We only printed 1000 tickets, so the odds are very favorable for
the winner. It should be an easy sale. Again if you don’t buy one for yourself, sell
one to a friend. If everyone does their part Za-Ga-Zig wins! You don’t have to be
present to win and we will extend the marketing of the campaign to the fullest. But
if we leave tickets unsold, we have not done all we can for the Temple.
Nobles, have wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday spending time with the ones
you love.
May God bless you all,
Fraternally yours,
Postmaster: Send Form 3579 to:
1100 Shriners Parkway
Altoona, Iowa 50009-2117
Opinions expressed in articles are not necessarily
those of the Editor, office staff and/or Publisher.
Jim Hunt, Potentate
LADIES
PRESENTATION
FOR NEW
CANDIDATES
Friday Nov. 7th 2014
Doors open @ 6:00
presentation @ 7:00
The Ladies will be giving a short
presentation on what the Shrine is
all about. Although this is for the
Ladies, the men are more than
welcome to sit in or the bar will be
open. This is NOT just for new
candidates EVERYONE is
welcome!! If you have new
candidates coming in or potential
candidates thinking about it, this is
a great way for them learn a little
more about what we do.
Za-Ga-Zig Nobles All Meeting
and Awards Night
This Is A Stag Event
Thursday
Thursday,, November 13, 2014
Dinner at 6:00 pm
Nobles All Meeting at 7:00 pm
Unit & Club Awards Night to Follow
NO R.S.V.P.’s REQUIRED
Upcoming Events
Nov. 2
Nov. 7
Nov. 8
Nov. 9
Nov. 11
Nov. 13
ATTENTION!
Regarding Za-Ga-Zig
Mass emails
We have changed our email
address system and are
experiencing problems with
sending out mass emails.
ALSO – some of the email
addresses we have in the mass
emails are coming back as not
valid emails.
We have to start again with
our email list – so please either
email Carolyn Shannon
(cshannon@zgzia.org) or call
Cheryl Leonard at the Shrine
Temple Office (515-967-3000)
and let us know your email
address if you want to be
included in the Za-Ga-Zig Mass
Emails.
Nov. 15
Nov. 16
Nov. 21
Nov. 22
Nov. 25
Nov. 27
Nov. 28
Nov. 29
Kids Halloween Party, 1-3 pm, Shrine Temple
Ladies Presentation/New Candidates
Ladies Auxiliary Bazaar, Shrine Temple
Memorial Service & Luncheon, Shrine
Temple, doors open 12:30 pm, Luncheon at 1 pm
Memorial Service to follow
VETERANS DAY - OFFICE CLOSED
Nobles Meeting - UNIT & CLUB AWARDS NIGHT,
STAG
FALL CEREMONIAL
Gourmet Club Canning Class,
2:00 pm, Shrine Temple
Ladies Appreciation Night & Ladies Auxiliaries
Awards Donations, 6 pm, Shrine Temple
Hillbilly Breakfast / Hillbilly Ball
Pote’s Birthday
Thanksgiving Day - OFFICE CLOSED
Thanksgiving Holiday - OFFICE CLOSED
Zag Trax Texas Hold Em
Dec. 2
STATED MEETING & ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Dinner 6 pm • Meeting 7 pm
Dec. 6
Hospital Dads Kids Christmas Party, 9 am
Dec. 7
Past Potentate’s Dinner
Dec. 13
Clown Christmas Party
Dec. 14
Divan Appreciation Dinner
Dec. 15-20 Bowlers Christmas Baskets
Dec. 21
Nov./Dec. Birthday Dinner
Dec. 24
Christmas Eve - SHRINE OFFICE CLOSED
Dec. 25
Christmas Day - SHRINE OFFICE CLOSED
Dec. 31
New Year’s Eve Party, 8:00 pm
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NOBLES
CANDIDATE FOR ORIENTAL GUIDE
a variety of offices and am currently the
Marshal for Za-Ga-Zig. I belong to several
Clubs in Za-Ga-Zig and am the Treasurer
for the Zig Zaggers Shrine Club.
It would be an honor to serve as the
next Oriental Guide of Za-Ga-Zig Shrine.
Support Unit and Club Events!
Stop out to the Shrine Center,
when you can.
It’s always great to see you!
Thanks, Jim
Za-Ga-Zig Shrine Temple
FALL CEREMONIAL
Honoring
Robert Parker, P.P.
My name is Craig Vander Zyl and I want
to be your next Oriental Guide. I was born
and raised in Iowa and am the son of Norm
Vander Zyl, P.P. and Marilyn (Aalbers)
Ahrens. I attended East High School and
graduated in 1979. I married my high
school sweetheart, Jeanette on October 17,
1981. Jeanette and I have two beautiful
daughters, Crissa and Emma.
After high school, I went to work for
Eagle Iron Works for 14 years, where I
worked in building maintenance and was
the union steward. I then got a job at Grove
Masonry where I worked for 7 years and
was a union laborer and union steward. In
2000 I went to work at Des Moines Public
Schools were I was hired to work in facility
management. I am currently the Relocation
Foreman for the Des Moines Public
Schools and serve on the budget and
calendar committees. In eash of me work
expeinces I have held a leadership role
which has given me the albility to be an
effective leader.
In 2001 I joined East Gate Lodge and
was raised to a Master Mason on
September 19, 2001. As a member of East
Gate Lodge I served as a trustee. In 2001 I
also became a member of the Scottish Rite
and joined the Shrine at the Fall
Ceremonial. I joined the Zag Trax Unit
where I served as the Secretary and
President. In 2007, I joined the Trikes
Patrol where I have served in every office
and am currently the Treasurer. I was
elected as a Trustee for Za-Ga-Zig Shrine
in 2007 and served for two years. I have
had the honor to serve on the Appointed
Divan since 2004, where I have served in
Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014
at the Shrine Temple
Get Your Candidates Prepared
Initiation fee is $230.00
SEND OR DELIVER YOU PETITIONS TO THE SHRINE OFFICE.
BE SURE TO FILL IN ALL THE INFORMATION REQUESTED.
WE ANTICIPATE AND HOPE WE WILL HAVE A LARGE CLASS
FOR THIS YEAR’S FALL CEREMONIAL
Ceremonial Schedule
11:00 am ...................... Doors Open
Ladies arrive for Ladies Wine & Canvas Trip
Chicaqua Long House at Jester Park
11:00 - 12:00 am .......... Welcome New Candidates & Fez Fitting
11:00 - 12:20 am .......... Unit and Club Fair
11:30 - 12:30 am .......... LUNCH
12:40 pm ..................... Ritual Staff Degree
2:00 pm ..................... BREAK
2:15 pm ..................... 2nd Section
3:30 pm ...................... Social with Hor’dourves & Cash Bar
4:15 pm ...................... Fez Presentations & Pictures
5:30 pm ...................... Comments and Closing Statements
** Candidates will not be allowed alcoholic beverages until after the 2nd section.
PLEASE NOTIFY JOHN MILLER, Jr., P.P., RECORDER AS
SOON AS YOU KNOW YOU WILL HAVE A CANDIDATE.
We need to have this information as soon as possible so Fezs can be ordered.
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Fall Ceremonial Honoree Robert Parker, P.P.
and one great grandchild within the mix.
Both son-in-laws, Jody and Kevin, are
members of Za-Ga-Zig Shrine. Both Bob
and Mary’s family have a rich history
within the Masonic Fraternity. Bob’s
father, Harold, was a member of the Flying
Fez Unit, his mother was a Past Queen of
the Daughters of the Nile. Mary Mae’s
father was a member of the Nomad Unit
and founder of the Calliope Unit, while her
mother is a past Worthy Matron. Mary Mae
was a member of the Rainbow Girls and
later went on to serve as Worthy Matron
in 1983. Bob’s Masonic journey goes way
back and starts with his time in the
DeMolay. Bob was raised in May of 1958
at Gnemith Lodge #577 in West Des
Moines and received his 50 year certificate
in 2008 from the Grand Lodge of Iowa.
I’m very pleased to have Past Potentate
Robert “Bob” Parker as the 2014 Fall
Ceremonial Honoree. I can’t think of a
more deserving Noble. Bob’s history with
our fraternity goes back a long way and as
some of you get to know Bob this month
you will understand why I feel the way I
do.
Let me start with the early years, Bob
Parker was born in 1933 and raised in West
Des Moines. He graduated from Valley
High School Class of 1952, went on to
Drake University where he was a member
of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. In 1956
Bob joined the Army and served in the
82nd Air-born Division and made many
jumps. When that call to duty was over he
found his way back to Wes Des Moines
and went into business for himself owning
and operating one single service station.
That single service station grew and turned
into Parker Oil Company, one of the largest
in this area. Bob stayed busy while
working his career serving on many
different boards and civic organizations.
Bob was President of the Jaycee in 1964,
Chamber of Commerce in West Des
Moines in 1965. Bob received the Junior
Chamber “Distinguished Service Award”
and was appointed by the mayor of West
Des Moines to serve on the Civil Service
Committee in 1969. Bob continues to serve
on the executive board of Iowa Business
Growth. With all that you might wonder
how Bob made time for his family and his
Masonic journey, but he did.
Bob and Mary Mae have been married
for 55 years and have two daughters,
Bobette and Courtney, four grandchildren
He joined the Des Moines Consistory in
1958, and crossed the hot sands of Za-GaZig in November of 1958. Bob was a
member of the Nomad Motor-Scooter Unit
at Za-Ga-Zig Shrine. Bob was elected and
served as Potentate of Za-Ga-Zig in 1975.
In 1975 Za-Ga-Zig had 7200 members and
38 Units. Things were busy to say the least.
Bob served on the building committee for
what is now our Shrine Building. Bob is
also a proud Past Director of ROJ, Court
#46 here in Des Moines.
A few special notes about 1975 that I’m
sure Bob is proud to be a part of, Imperial
Session was in Toronto, Canada that year
and ALL the Units attended the event. Also
in 1975 Bob had 3 Ceremonials and
initiated 223 candidates.
Jim Hunt, 2014 Potentate
OFFICIAL NOTICE
Za-Ga-Zig Shrine Temple A.A.O.N.M.S.
STATED MEETING AND
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
The Stated Meeting and Election of Officers and Representatives to
the Imperial Council will be held in the Shrine Temple in Altoona on
Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at 7:00 pm. Food will be served starting at
6:00 pm. To gain admission to this meeting, Imperial law requires that
a member must be in possession of and present his 2014 A.A.O.N.M.S.
Membership Card. FEZ is required as well. A current Blue Lodge Card
may also be needed.
325.10 Election Regulations
(a) The printing, publication, circulation or distribution of resolutions, letters, tickets or other devices, by a Noble, suggesting, recommending, opposing or containing the names of proposed candidates for office in the
Temple is prohibited.
(b) For any violation of (a), the Imperial Potentate may suspend any offending Noble, and he may declare the elecion of the officers void and
order a new election.
(c) At least one week prior to the annual meeting or any election, the Temple
Recorder shall mail to each member a notice, therof, containing this section.
Attest:
John Miller, P.P.
Recorder
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Jim Hunt
Potentate
July - August Birthday Dinner
photo by Dave Wurster, Public Relations Unit
ZA-GA-ZIG
SHRINERS
HOSPITAL
PATIENTS
SCHEDULING
TRANSPORTATION
NEEDS
Please note that all patient’s
scheduling and
transportation needs need
to go through the Za-Ga-Zig
Shrine office.
Nobles should refer all
inquiries to Carolyn
Shannon, Office Manager at
the Shrine Office, 1-515967-3000 or 1-800-9747463, extension 12.
Thank you for your help!
Fraternally,
Jim Hunt ,
2014 Potentate
HAMMER
PHARMACY/MEDICAL SUPPLY
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PHARMACY
515-243-4177
DES MOINES
515-243-2886
MARSHALLTOWN
641-754-0000
NEWTON
641-792-9339
CHARITON
641-774-4600
OSKALOOSA
641-672-2501
CRESTON
641-782-7995
OTTUMWA
641-684-6800
CORALVILLE
319-358-8000
URBANDALE
515-225-0838
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COMPLIMENTARY
SCREENING CLINIC
FOR CHILDREN WITH
ORTHOPAEDIC CONDITIONS
Does your child have a bone, muscle, or joint problem or need a second opinion?
You are invited to a complimentary screening where your child will be
evaluated by a McFarland Clinic pediatrician. If a child requires follow-up
care, they will receive a referral to Shriners Hospitals for Children – Twin
Cities. Shriners Hospitals for Children provides comprehensive medical,
surgical, and rehabilitative care for children with orthopaedic conditions
regardless of insurance coverage or ability to pay.
WHAT: Complimentary Pediatric Orthopaedic Screening
WHEN: The Third Tuesday of Every Month:
Oct. 21st, Nov. 18th, and Dec. 16th
1:30 – 3:30PM
WHERE: McFarland Clinic
1215 Duff Avenue • Ames, IA 50010
APPOINTMENTS: 515.239.4729 or 515.239.4749
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Hole in One News
By Steve Fedler, P.P.
Our last outing at Terrace Hill on Oct.
12, WOW, was one of the best turnout of
golfers for the Fall season. Winners were:
Closest to the Pin: Steve Green AR
(used a foot wedge)
Longest Drive: Zack Huseboe of
Marshalltown. We will have to work a little
harder to beat this young man. What a hit!!
And need to work on getting Zack in the
Masonic line as well. Longest Putt: Brad
Vonk.
First Place/First Flight: Len Ainsworth/
Bob Foronato
First Place 2nd Flight: Ron Blanchard/
Marv VerMeer
2nd Place/First Flight: Lee Leonard/
Randy Stoner
2nd Place/2nd Flight: Lance Palmitier/
Terry Smith
the 50/50 was won by John Rickabaugh.
The club threw in a few extra twists to
this one and that made for a fast, fun day.
Thanks to all who volunteered their time
to make this a nice outing. With over 40
participating, the day was a lot of fun and
laughter was abound. A very nice lunch
was presented by the staff of Terrace Hill
and a large assortment of door prizes were
presented.
The Club would like to Thank everyone
who joined our fun and outings this past
year and look forward to more
entertainment next year.
Keep your clubs ready. There are still
many days to sharpen your skills and be
ready for next season. Our list of dates and
times will be in the Feetprints in January.
CHRISTMAS PARADES
CHARITON - NOVEMBER 28, 2014
Line up: 6 PM corner of Roland & Grand
Parade: 7 PM
Contact: Jerry Adcock for questions
CORNING - NOVEMBER 29, 2014
Line up: 6 PM Northwest Corner of Square
Parade: 7 PM
Contact: Damon Claussen for questions
BE SURE TO DECORATE YOU RIDES WITH LIGHTS AND SUCH
Cruising with the”Klassy Chassis” Shrine Club
By Randy Andrews
We are past our last meeting, it’s been good. Parade season has been great.
We are all set for 2015.
About time to put the vehicles into hibernation. Sit back and enjoy Halloween,
Thanksgiving, Christmas and all the good things.
Looking forward to 2015, as usual looking for new members and looking forward to
seeing everyone at the Temple.
Hope everyone has a safe and happy Halloween.
FALL CEREMONIAL
LADIES TRIP
WINE & CANVAS
Painting (Blonde Angel)
Saturday,
November 15
DEADLINE FOR
DECEMBER ISSUE IS
NOVEMBER 10TH
$40.00 PER PERSON
DRINKS & FOOD
INCLUDED
Steve Klein, Editor
There are 4 options for
getting material to us:
Ladies Fall Trip
Mail it directly to
Feetprints
210 S. 1st Street
Carlisle, IA 50047
NEW VENUE AT
JESTER PARK
E-mail it to:
Feetprints@photo-print.com
Chicaqua Long House
Fax it to (515) 989-0743
RESERVATIONS
REQUIRED
Or you may drop it off
at the Shrine Office
If you have any questions you
can call us at (515) 989-3251, we are
at this number in the afternoons
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Hillbilly Breakfast and Ball
Fall Ceremonial is just around the corner!
By Guy Freeman, Keeper of the Quill
We will be having the unit and club fair and would like to have a
representative from each Unit and Club.
This is a great way to show the candidates what you are all about.
Doors Open at 11:00 a.m.
If you have any questions please call 2nd Ceremonial Master: JR Legg at
515-961-3675.
Hillbilly clan #112 will hold our annual
breakfast from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
November 22 nd . We will serve egg’s,
pancakes and sausage. We will also have
coffee, milk and juice. The cost for
breakfast will be $6.00. The breakfast is
open to the public.
The Hillbilly Ball will begin at 3:00
p.m. with hospitality and degree
registration at 4:00 p.m. we will have our
degree’s and at 5:00 p.m. we will have
dinner. P.P. cuzin Dan Willson will have
beans and chili for everyone. The hillbilly
gal’s are asked to bring dessert. The public
is welcome after 5:00 p.m. there will be a
king and queen contest. The Electric
Hillbillies will play from 7:00 p,m. to 10:00
p.m. The cost for the ball is $10:00. The
clan will have our shirts and pins for sale.
The breakfast and ball will be at the shrine
center. We will also have a raffle for a laser
engraved hillbilly knife and flask. If
anyone has questions they can call (515)
971-7968 or (641) 218-4545.
News From The Nobelles
By Beverly Beck
The Nobelles met on October 4th at Fire
Creek for lunch.
Mary Lucy said grace before lunch.
After lunch Connie Coy-Walker
introduced Lois Owen to the group. Ms.
Owen is a member of the Red Hat Ladies.
She had a collection of Red Hats and told
us all about them. They ranged in style
from the large Edwardian hats to the small
head band with a vail.
Madalene Lane reminded everyone
about the Ambassadors Spaghetti Dinner,
the Ladies Auxiliary’s Chicken Noodle
Dinner and the Ladies Fall Trip.
In November on the 6th the Nobelles
will meet at Mezzodi’s, 4519 Fleur Drive
at 12:30 p.m.
Our December (Christmas) luncheon
will be December 4th at the Urbandale
Country Club.
Greeters Unit
For every action, there’s an equal and
opposite criticism.
R. Bradley Skinner - Geri Skinner Huser
Ed Skinner
Ed Skinner PC & Skinner Law Office PC
Mitchellville, IA
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515-967-4264
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Altoona, IA
P.O. Box 367 - Altoona, IA 50009
Lifetime Shrine Membership
Have you considered the benefit and of never having to pay your
membership dues again. There is no age basis for you to qualify for a
lifetime membership to the Shrine. You can also pay for any Noble
such as a son, relative or friend.
A lifetime Shrine Membership Costs Only $1,700.
Please call the John Miller, P.P., Recorder at 515/967-3000 with
any questions.
SUNSHINE FUND
Help those Nobles who are unable to pay for
Their Za-Ga-Zig Membership Dues!
If you would like to help – please contact
John Miller, Recorder at the Temple Office
Or his cell# 515-975-6804
Looking to join in the Ritual Staff
and have Fun and be a part
of the Ceremonial ?
Contact:
Guy Freeman 515-971-7968
Lonnie Greenfield 515-770-8050
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Ambassador Unit News
Steve Fedler, P.P., Secretary
Parade, that is what we all enjoy, brings
a smile to all the fans, shows what Shrine
is about and we will always be there. The
season is coming to a close, but we have
not put the Limo away, yet. Let us know
about any other parades including Holiday
parades. We will make it happen if at all
possible.
Last month we were there as most of
you in the Marshalltown parade. MAN, I
don’t know how many people came out to
see a parade, but there were a lot....at least
10,000!!! OF course, our ventures to
recruit more members took us to several
more stops along the way home. It is not
just a parade day, it has become a day to
let everyone know about Shriners.
We want to send out a BIG Thank You
to all who enjoyed our Annual All You Can
Eat Spaghetti Dinner. We enjoy this event
each year and hope you continue to stop
by and support us as we do yours.
Looking forward to this month and the
Fall Ceremonial,. Halloween party for the
kids and most important the Widow’s
Luncheon on the 9th. Gee, it also brings
the Holidays along and we all know how
important that time of year is, Election of
2015 officers is around the corner.
Nominations of our officers are in order
and election will be at the November 20
meeting.
Last month I reminded everyone: keep
a petition in your pocket, someone may ask
HOW CAN I BE A SHRINER?
We welcome our new Ambassador
member Jason McVay and his Lady Kim
to our Unit, Kim is also a member of the
Ladies Auxiliary. WELCOME TO ZAGA-ZIG.
REMINDER:
STATED MEETING
December 2nd
Election of
2015 Officers
CURRENT Za-Ga-Zig &
Blue Lodge Dues Cards
as well as your FEZ is
REQUIRED
John Miller, P.P., Recorder
photos by the Public Relations Unit
Do you want an Old Fashioned Thanksgiving Dinner? Family out
of town and don’t want to spend the day alone? Come to Za-GaZig Shrine Center for a Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner. All we
ask is you bring your favorite side dish. Meat, potatoes and gravy,
and stuffing will be provided.
Thanksgiving Day, 11:00 - ????.
Watch the game, play cards, come
have a great time and an awesome
meal. Please contact Lou Ann at
515-967-6511
or
email
randyweldon@msn.com, and
RSVP by November 21. Please
state what you plan to bring for
your side dish and how many plan
to attend.
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Zig Zagger Club News
By Steve Fedler, P.P.
News from the ball field, games are over
for the year, we enjoyed not only playing
in the coed City league, but more
important, seeing all the fans from the
Shrine there to support us. Without the fans
and family there to show support, we
would be very sad. Just as the MLB
continues to strive, those fans pay for seats
to support their favorite team. BUT, you
can continue to watch us for the mere price
of $ nothing.
Each year we host 2 Omelet breakfasts
to raise money for our team supplies of
regulation balls, bats, entry fees, and
uniforms. Thanks to everyone who came
out and enjoyed our Omelets and all the
trimmings. Our last event on the 12th of
October was bigger than the last and it
looks to grow each time. Our Chief cook,
Tom Robbins, P.P. has again added more
of the items to the need list as we seem to
have run out of some side dishes. Don’t
be disappointed if you came late and we
were out of something. We will strive to
make this the best we can. We did keep up
with the eggs as fast as the chickens could
lay them. If it wasn’t for the extra help that
‘just shows up’, we could not make this
happen. Thanks to you all.
As we did NOT make the October
World Series, our meetings will go dark
till March. We will continue to talk the
game, keep our bats warm and swing to
shape. Always looking for any interested
member and his Lady to join in the fun we
have each season. Just give one of our
members a call and we will get you signed
up now, or until deadline approaches.
Spring training camp will be here before
you know it.
Our new president for 2015 is Mike
Williams and his ability to play ball along
with love of the Shrine will make him a
great leader. So, if you wish to get on the
list, call Mike Williams at 822-3042, Craig
Vander Zyl at 577-1752 or the coach if
need be, but remember the coach is the last
one to be bothered and is a very busy man.
Rick Corbin, 720-5640. We meet on the
2nd Tuesday of each month and that is also
a practice night here at the Shrine Temple
west lot by the garage.
photo by the Public Relations Unit
LOST IN THE DESERT . . . . . . . . .
The U.S. Postal Service has returned mail marked as “undeliverable as
addressed” for the following Nobles. If you can help with information for any of
these Nobles, please call John Miller, Recorder at the Shrine Office at 967-3000
or 1-800-974-7463. Many of our members go South/West for the Winter months,
if they put a forward on their mail, the USPS only forwards 1st Class Mail and not
our publication. If they call the Shrine Office and tell us they have a temporary
address change, we can make the change for them for the months they specify
they will be at the temporary address.
Rex E. Armstrong - 3065 Spruce St #1, Indianola, IA 50125
Thomas J. Berg - 5910 Lincolnway #326, Ames, IA 50014
Michael B. Callahan - 1165 Columbine Ct., Norwalk, IA 50211
Steven E. Chase - 2241 Camelot Ct., Altoona, IA 50009
Daryl E. Cummings - 1175 NE 52nd Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50313
James S. DeKruif - 6125 River Bend, Johnston, IA 50131
Douglas P. Duinink - 606 W. Marion, Monroe, IA 50170
John Earll - PO Box 567, Ogden, IA 50212
Clarence E. Else - 1971 Fairview Rd, NE, Alexandria, MN 56308
Erie E. Goodson - 692 - 15th St., Des Moines, IA 50314
Kenneth L. Haas - 5520 San Mateo Dr, Bakersfield, CA 91307
Chad W. Hansen - 4395 Cedar St., Boone, IA 50036
Herry A. Ilcken - 2111 Magnolia St., Mission, TX 78573
Andrew R. Johnson - 1109 Davis Avenue, Corning, IA 50841
Jerry L. Johnson - 35 Arkansas River Dr., Brownsville, TX 78520
Robert E. Kersten - 445 Broadway, Monticello, NY 12701
Richard A. Knuth - 5685 Coronado Ct, Bettendorf, IA 52722
James L. Murphy - 1623 NW 4th St., Ankeny, IA 50021
Kriss W. Phillips - P. O. Box 4942, Rio Rico, AZ 85648
James A. Schwiebert - P.O. Box 466, Brooklyn, IA 52211
David D. Sebring - Westhaven Comm, 114 W 4th St, Boone, IA 50036
Adam C. Seward - 22502 County Hwy F56, Eldora, IA 50627
William E. Shook - 11269 Wine Palm Rd, Fort Myers, FL 33966
James B. Sleeth - 1216 Spring Street, Des Moines, IA 50315
Floyd Webb - 4407 - 95th St, Urbandale, IA 50322
Franklin D. West - 4307 Aurora, Des Moines, IA 50310
H. Robert Wilson - 2700 Wedgewood Rd, Des Moines, IA 50317
8
CHICKEN NOODLE
DINNER
By Cathy Des Planque, Ladies
Auxiliary Chairperson
What a dinner, we had to set up more
tables. From what I’ve heard everyone
enjoyed the dinner.
There are a lot of ladies I need to thank.
They all came out ready to work and they
all did a wonderful job.
A very big Thank You goes out to Guy
Freeman, Mike Des Planque and Tom
Marlin. Theses guys worked in the kitchen,
lifting heavy pans, doing dishes and just
about everything we asked them to do, with
very little complaining, HA!
We had two guys that were not in the
picture, but had a lot to do with us having
supplies ready to go that night. Thank you
Johnny Audette and Doug Miller. We gave
them a list and our worries were over.
But most of all a very big Thank You to
the people who came out to our dinner. We
can’t do anything without the people who
support our dinners. With your support we
are able to help the hospital supply our kids
with the things they need. So again, Thank
You Everyone!!!
photos by the Public Relations Unit
In Memorium
Black Camel
(with dates of initiation)
Za-G
a-Zig Shr
ine T
emple
Za-Ga-Zig
Shrine
Temple
Ladies Appreciation Night
Ladies Auxilary and Ladies Group
Awards/Donations to be presented at this time.
Fr
iday, November 21, 201
4
Friday,
2014
6:00 pm - Social Time • 7:00 pm - Dinner
Prime Rib Dinner with all the extras
All Nobles and their L
adies are invited.
Ladies
The cost is $20.00 per Noble
Lady or Guest No Charge
Edwin Overturf
Hobart Cooper
Thomas Shroyer
Douglas Barnett
Lewis “Hugh” Elyea
Merle Haselhuhn
Raymond Duffee
Gordon Elliott
Roland Short
John Baird
10/6/80
11/21/58
5/22/73
4/28/02
5/6/94
11/9/58
5/11/68
5/1/73
5/13/04
11/21/75
Reser
vations Are Required!
Reservations
R.S.V.P. to the Shr
ine Office (967-3000)
Shrine
by November 1
8th
18th
Please be advised that the dress will be
coat with a tie, Fez is not required.
Jim Hunt, Potentate
9
MOBILE NOBLES
VISIT BRANSON
The Mobile Nobles, on a bus loaded
with forty-one Shriners and their ladies,
left Des Moines early September 29,
headed for a great time in Branson, MO.
They enjoyed three days of shows,
sightseeing, travel and fun. The Tour
Coordinators, President Jay Ochanpaugh
and Christie, kept the miles from getting
long with an entertaining patter of
questions and answers.
Among the Mobile Nobles were a
number of wedding anniversary
celebrants: Vic and Anita Van Horn, 61
years; Bob and Marilyn Kremers, 64 years;
Cleon and Jean Babcock, 65 years; Mel
and Ruth Shimp, 66 years; Roy and
Dorothy Boyd, 68 years. The couple with
the greatest number of years was Vernon
and Dee Hintz, 70 years.
Among the shows the group enjoyed
were the Dixie Stampede and the Brett
Family Show. After all that riding they
enjoyed some free time for strolling along
the four block long Branson Days Flea
Market down by the lake front. From there
they boarded the Princess Royal for a
leisurely formal dinner and a seven mile
cruise on the lake.
They returned to Des Moines late
Saturday evening – very pleased, very
Tired, yet very ready to go again!
NOBLES
Don’t forget your Blue Lodge.
Attend as often as you can.
Remember, it’s where the journey began.
Find a Good Mason,
we can make a Great Shriner.
Thanks, Jim
Texas Holdem Tournament
Za-Ga-Zig Shrine Temple
1100 Shriners Parkway
Altoona, Iowa
November 29, 2014
$50.00 Entry Fee
(Includes Lunch)
Check In Time is 10:00 - 10:45 AM
Start to play at 11:00 AM
Cash payout for 1st through 25th place
& 4 $25 door prize drawings
PUBLIC WELCOME
Players That Register Early
will receive an extra
$500.00 in playing chips
(Oct. 1st - Nov. 15, 2014)
OR PAY AT THE DOOR
ZA-GA-ZIG SHRINE
TEMPLE OFFICE
NEW PHONE SYSTEM
We have a new phone system in
the Temple Office. New
Extensions are:
1 - Cheryl Leonard,
Receptionist
2 - John Miller, Recorder
3 - Carolyn Shannon, Office
Manager
4 - Jim Boyd, Treasurer
5 - Jim Hunt, Potentate
6 - Steve Green, Chief Rabban
7 - Steve Hall, Assistant
Rabban
8 - Rick Corbin, High Priest &
Prophet
9 - Jay Coon, Oriental Guide
Register at the
Shrine Temple,
Countyline Tap or
Eagles Lodge
For Additional Information Contact
Harry Jordan
515-317-5725
Proceeds to Benefit the Zag Trax Unit
10
New Year’s Eve
with
Za-Ga-Zig Shrine
$50.00 Per Couple
(Limited To The First 250 Guests Only)
includes:
• Free KEG Beer - Pop - Well Drinks & Coffee
• Party Favors, Horns, Hats, etc.
• Full Breakfast Buffet After Midnight
• Open to Family & Friends
HOTEL ROOMS
Where:
When:
Dress:
Time:
Za-Ga-Zig has a block of rooms at the Settle Inn, 2101
Adventureland Drive, Altoona until December 15th. The
rooms are on a first come first serve basis. You must
make your own room reservations and be sure to tell
them you are with the Shriners when you call.
**NOTE** Settle Inn has been remodeled and they are
now a smoke free hotel and no longer have any smoking rooms.
Call (515) 967-7888, for room reservations.
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Za-Ga-Zig Shrine Temple
December 31, 2014
Casual
Doors open at 8:00 pm
Dancing begins at 9:00 pm
ÂÂÂ NOTICE ÂÂÂ
No beverages of any type may be brought into the Shrine Temple.
New Years Eve Reservation Form
Name __________________________________ Shrine Mbr. #__________
Address _______________________________________________________
City _______________________________________ Zip ________________
Phone ________________________________________
Number of persons __________ Amount Enclosed $ _______________
Bill my MasterCard / VISA # ___________________________________
Exp: ________ / ________ Total to be charged $ ___________________
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: ZA-GA-ZIG SHRINE TEMPLE
Send Reservation Form To:
ZA-GA-ZIG SHRINE TEMPLE
1100 SHRINERS PARKWAY
ALTOONA, IOWA 50009-2117
11
November 2014
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SR - Fall Reunion
Beer Bouts by
Bartenders Club
1
Zag Trax
Hospital Kids
Halloween Party
Bowlers, Cyclones, Story Co.,
Gourment Club,
Polk Co.
2
Bartenders
Memorial
Service &
Luncheon
1:00 pm
Directors Staff,
Hole In One,
Provost Guard,
Legion of Honor,
Nobelles,Tin
Lizzies
NOBLES ALL
MEETING
AWARDS NIGHT
STAG
3
4
Diplomats,
Sandrunners, Zig
Zaggers
Veterans Day
OFFICE
CLOSED
Adams Co.,
Karousel K-ups
Isettas, 5X80,
Lucas Co.,
Marion Co., PR
Ladies Night
Fez-B Ladies
Night
10
N. Valley Pacers
16
Hillbilly
Breakfast
Arab Patrol, Mini
Bikes, Nishna
Valley, YOSHI
U of Freemasonry
(World Series)
Antique Tractors,
Fez-B, Flying
Fez,
Mahaska Co.
Circus Mtg. 6 PM
9
Gourmet Club
Canning Class
Hillbilles, Public
Relations
ELECTION DAY
11
17
12
Membership Mtg.
6:30 pm
18
19
Q Meeting
Pote’s Birthday
Bar Specials
Warren Co.
23
5
24
25
26
Ladies
Presentation New Candidates
6
7
14
LADIES APPRECIATION NIGHT
& Ladies Groups
Award Presentations 6:00 PM
20
Clowns, Oriental
Band, Trike Patrol,
Krome Nobles
THANKSGIVING
DAY - OFFICE
CLOSED
8
FALL
CEREMONIAL
13
Ambassadors,
Fort Dodge,
Hospital Dads,
Road Runners,
Hot Rods
Mobile Nobles
Ladies Auxiliary
Bazaar
21
22
Zag Trax Texas
Hold Em
Tournament
Thanksgiving
Holiday
OFFICE
CLOSED
27
15
Hillbilly Ball
28
29
30
December 2014
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
Bowlers, Cyclones, Story
Co., Gourment Club, Polk
Co.
Hillbilles, Public Relations,
Royal Order of Beavers
STATED MEETING &
ELECTION OF
OFFICERS
1
Zag Trax
Past Potentates Dinner
Antique Tractors,
Fez-B, Flying Fez,
Mahaska Co.
7
Bartenders
Divan Appreciation
Dinner
WEDNESDAY
2
Diplomats, Sandrunners,
Zig Zaggers
8
3
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
Directors Staff, Hole In
One, Provost Guard,
Legion of Honor, Nobelles
4
Hospital Dads Kids
Christmas Party A.M.
5
Adams Co., Karousel Kups
9
Isettas, 5X80,
Lucas Co., Marion Co.,
PR Ladies Night
N. Valley Pacers
Arab Patrol, Mini Bikes,
Nishna Valley,
YOSHI
10
Fez-B Ladies Night
6
Mobile Nobles
Clowns Christmas Party
11
12
13
19
20
26
27
Ambassadors, Fort Dodge,
Hospital Dads, Road
Runners,
Hot Rods
Elected Divan Dinner
Membership Mtg.
6:30 pm
BOWLERS CHRISTMAS BASKETS
14
Nov/Dec Birthday Dinner
21
15
16
Warren Co.
22
23
Q Meeting
28
17
Christmas Eve
OFFICE CLOSED
29
24
NEW YEAR’S EVE
PARTY
30
31
12
18
Clowns, Oriental Band,
Trike Patrol, Krome
Nobles
CHRISTMAS DAY
OFFICE CLOSED
25
Za-Ga-Zig Business and Professional Directory
AUTO SALES
REAL ESTATE
Shane Buck. • Karl Chevrolet • Ankeny, Iowa
515 / 771-5271 .................... shane.buck@karlchevrolet.com
Tom Malicoat - Iowa Realty ................................ 515/975-4449
Doing Business in the Entire Metropolitan Area
165 S. Jordan Creek Pkwy #155, WDM, IA 50266
AUTO BODY SERVICE
SALON & SPA
Howard R. Martin Auto Body Service • 3700 SW 61st St, DM
Howard E. (Buss) Martin ................................. 515/243-2451
Fred Vasey, Brad Vasey
Hair FX Salon & Spa • 616 - 8th St., SW, Altoona • 50009
Craig & Anita Long • call today for an appointment ............. 515/967-4787
TMC AUTO BODY • 410 SE Garfield, Carlisle, IA 50047
Craig Peters .................................................... 515/989-2798
TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT & SERVICE
BAR & GRILL
Johnny Macs Bar & Grill ...................................... 515/263-1186
2279 Hubbell Ave., Des Moines, IA 50317
Information Tools, Inc..
1063 14th Place • Des Moines, IA • 50314
LANCE COOPER ........................................... 515/235-5240
lance@infotoolsinc.com
Rankin Communication Systems • 5444 N.W. 96th St.
Johnston, IA • 50131-2230
Bob Rankin ..................................................... 515/986-5654
bobrankin@rankincom.com
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
Timmins, Kroll & Jacobsen, LLP
10550 New York Avenue, Suite 200
Des Moines, Iowa 50322-3775
Don Timmins ................................................... 515/270-8080
TIRES AND SERVICE
McATEE TIRE & SERVICE
1-800-262-3848
Jefferson • Atlantic • Rockwell City • Marshalltown
NOBLES
This classified section is reserved for businessmen who are members of the Mystic Shrine.
It is a very excellent place to list their goods and
services. Many of the Nobility refer to it faithfully
when considering the purchase of products. Why
not list your firm along with the many other
buinesses alread shown?
PLEASE NOTE
The following charges are made for the Business and Professional Directory:
ELECTRIC
TWO-WAY RADIOS
1. $55.00 per year for a two-line listing.
Henrichsen Electric • 36670 Meadow Lane Cumming, IA
Jon Henrichsen 515/201-2651 or jon@henrichsenelectric.com
Electronic Engineering Co. • 1100 Keo Way, DM • 50309
Mark Clark, Bill Cronin .................................... 515/283-1100
2. More than 2 lines - $25.00 for each
addtional line per year.
FINANCIAL SERVICES
SIDING, ROOFING & REPLACEMENT
WINDOWS
3. Listing in Color only $25.00 per year.
Community Bank • www.bankcommunitybank.com • Keith Welling
1401 N Jefferson, Indianola, IA 50125 ........... 515/961-5880
EDWARD JONES INVESTMENTS
Luke Sibley ..................................................... 515/967-5356
Karl Ritland ..................................................... 515/266-8188
Adam Kline ...................................................... 515/967-7644
OCHANPAUGH FINANCIAL GROUP
Professional Financial Advising/Servicing
Solutions@OchanpaughFinancialGroup.com
Jay Ochanpaugh ............................................. 515/822-1723
IMPRINTED SPORTSWEAR
T’Shirts, Sweatshirts, Jackets, Hats - Fast Service/Competitive
Jim Natzke ................................. 515/276-5115 or 210-3388
PHOTOGRAPHY
Christian Photo • 6721 Douglas Ave. • Des Moines • 50322
Home Movies to DVD
Dick Christian .................................................. 515/270-8030
PLUMBING & REMODEL
Beyond Bath • 2311 E. 24th St. • Des Moines • 50317
Total Home Remodeling
Steve Fedler, Dana Bucklin ............................ 515/208-9508
PRINTING
Photo Printing, Inc. • 210 S 1st St • Carlisle, IA 50047
Bob & Steve Klein ........................................... 515/989-3251
Aluminum Distributors Inc. • 706 E. 2nd Street, DM • 50309
Nicholas Van Patten ........ 515/283-2383 or 1-800-383-2318
WEBSITE DESIGN & TELECOM
SERVICES
Black Fox Technology, Inc.
Stevin Dahl ...................................... Toll-Free 877/537-9998
Stevin@BlackFoxTechnology.com
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Za-Ga-Zig E-Mail Addresses
Carolyn Shannon - Office Manager
cshannon@zgzia.org
Cheryl Leonard - Receptionist
cleonard@zgzia.org
John Miller, Jr., P.P. - Recorder
jp.miller@mchsi.com
Jim Boyd - Treasurer
jboyd@zgzia.org
ZA-GA-ZIG TEMPLE
A.A.O.N.M.S.
Non-Profit
Presorted Standard
U.S. POSTAGE
1100 Shriners Parkway
ALTOONA, IOWA 50009-2117
PHONE: 515-967-3000
PAID
Carlisle, IA
Permit No. 34
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
Potentate Jim Hunt requests your presence for the
Memorial Service & Widows Luncheon
Sunday, November 9, 2014
Doors Open at 12:30 pm • Luncheon at 1:00 pm
Memorial Service to follow Luncheon
Come And Remember Our Brothers and Honor Our Widows
FEZ’S ARE REQUIRED
Please RSVP by November 6th to the Shrine Office 515-967-3000
Za-Ga-Zig Hospital Dads
Kids Christmas Party
Saturday, December 6th
at
Za-Ga-Zig Shrine Temple
Breakfast with Santa
Starting at 9:00 AM
FOR SHRINERS HOSPITAL PATIENTS ONLY