Second Quarter, 2016
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Second Quarter, 2016
Sudan Shriners Red Fez Volume 88, No. 2, Second Quarter, 2016 Tony Ferrell, 5133 Serenity Lane, Elm City, NC 27822............................... Children’s Activity Chairman Bobby Manning, 2511 Bells Fork Rd., Greenville, NC 27858........................................................Chaplain R. Ray Harrison, 687 Old New Bern Road, Trenton, NC 28585....................................Recorder Emeritus B. F. Smith, Jr., 107 Torhunta Dr., Goldsboro, NC 27534................................................Recorder Emeritus Tim Ludwig, 4710 Edgewood Dr., New Bern, NC 28562.Hospital Board of Governors - Greenville Unit Abe Elmore, P.O. Box 668, Dunn, NC 28335..... Hospital Board of Governors Emeritus - Greenville Unit SUDAN SHRINERS RED FEZ MAGAZINE (USPS 458-280) POSTMASTER: Send Address Changes To: Sudan Shriners, 403 East Front Street, New Bern, NC 28560 Published 4 times a year: January, April, July, October SUDAN SHRINERS 403 EAST FRONT STREET, NEW BERN, NC 28560 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Terry Adams (2016)..................................................................4500 Blue Bush Dr., Fayetteville, NC 28312 William Robert Brock (2017)..................................................4381 Frog Level Rd., Winterville, NC 28590 Ronnie Blount (2018)...............................................................3861 Oak Haven Rd., Hope Mills, NC 28348 Randy Smith (2019)..............................................................4212 Whitehurst Dr., Wilmington, NC 28409 George Raecher Director of Communications and Managing Editor Tommy Nelson Layout & Print Editor Photos - Courtesy of Kevin & Regina Chayer Second class postage paid at New Bern, NC and additional mailing office. CIRCULATION 5,000 CEREMONIAL STAFF William “Tom” Rice, Candidates Committee................................... 100 Crest Drive, Havelock, NC 28532 WIDOWS FUND DIRECTORS William E. Wooten, President..............................................................P.O. Box 100, Winterville, NC 28590 Dennis R. Sawyer, Vice President, Promotional Dir. ... 136 Chesapeake Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Garey W. Dunn, Secretary-Treasurer..................................................415 Swiss Rd., New Bern, NC 28560 Jimmie B. Hicks, Sr........................................................ 3623 Wedgewood Drive, Trent Woods, NC 28562 Charles P. Copelan..................................................................702 Woodlawn Ave., Wilmington, NC 28401 Joseph T. Fuller......................................................................2822 Town Hall Rd., Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Freddie W. Warters......................................................................4425 Cameron Rd., Hope Mills, NC 28348 Tommy Boyd, PP............................................................................. 1094 Bennett Rd., Arapahoe, NC 28510 L. Duane Howlett.................................................................217 Heritage Park Dr., Wilmington, NC 28401 Jimmie Hicks, Jr., General Counsel................................................... 416 Pollock St., New Bern, NC 28560 ELECTIVE DIVAN & BOARD OF DIRECTORS Cale Grady (Jamie).....................................................................................................................Potentate 4040 NC 903 N, Albertson, NC 28508 Cell: (252) 560-2075 Email: grady.cale@gmail.com Stacey Pugh (Danette)........................................................................................................Chief Rabban 1270 Windbrooke Drive, Grimesland, NC 27837 Res: (252) 752-3164 Cell (252) 341-1076 Email: stacey@pughstireservice.com Edwin Jones (“Teeny”) (Becky)............................................................................ Assistant Rabben 1709 Chamberlain Dr., Wilson, NC 27896 Res. (252) 291-0676 Cell (252) 266-6606 Email: teeny.jones@eagletransportcorp.com Carl W. Smith (Janet).......................................................................................High Priest & Prophet 3469 Batchelor Rd., Nashville, NC 27856 Res. (252) 903-9084 Email: csmith@eastern-environmental.com OFFICE STAFF Sharon Evans...........................................................................................................................Office Manager Donna Horton........................................................................................Patient Services/Children’s Activity Sheila Foy........................................................................................................................................Bookkeeper Marice DeBruhl................................................................................................. Widows Fund Administrator Allen R. Brown, Jr. (“Buddy”) (Tina).......................................................................Oriental Guide 108 Chelsea Lane, Dunn, NC 28334 Res. (910) 892-6105 Cell (919) 524-7906 Email: brown.buddy@yahoo.com C. Olen Smith, Jr. (Bobbie)..................................................................................................... Treasurer 4288 Penderlea Hwy., Watha, NC 28478 Res. (910) 259-0077 Email: olen.smithjr@gmail.com DIVAN AIDES Cale Grady.................................................... Guy Russell, 305 Dover Fort Barnwell Rd., Dover, NC 28526 Stacey Pugh............................................... Edward Braxton, 329 Laurie Ellis Rd., Winterville, NC 28590 Teeny Jones............................................................ Harry Tyson, 4415 Saddle Run Rd., Wilson, NC 27896 George Raecher................................Charles A. Davis, 1193 Indian Springs Rd., Mount Olive, NC 28365 Carl Smith................................................................James Thorpe, P. O. Box 28, Rocky Mount, NC 27802 Buddy Brown............................................................ Ken Page, 3881 Autry Mill Road, Godwin, NC 28344 Coble Wilson...................................................... John Aguirre, 4035 N Walnut St., Lumberton, NC 28358 Cleve Woolard...........................................................Zack Paul, 1106 Plymouth Dr., New Bern, NC 28562 Louis R. Smith, III..................................................Mike Spradley, 1248 Nightingale Ct, Leland,NC 28451 Randy Simpson...........................................Steve Marshburn, 1105 Haws Run Rd., Maple Hill, NC 28454 E. T. “Tom” Ferrell, III...........................................................David Ivester, P. O. Box 141, Davis, NC 28524 George Raecher (Jan)............................................................................................................... Recorder 108 Bryanwood Dr., Goldsboro, NC 27534 Res. (919) 778-4124 Cell (919) 394-3379 Email: sudanrecorder11@bellsouth.net APPOINTED DIVAN Coble D. Wilson III (Sheryl)..................................................................... First Ceremonial Master P.O. Box 670, Lumberton, NC 28358 Res. (910) 739-9019 Cell (910) 258-9860 Email: coble3@earthlink.net IMPERIAL COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES Frank Long (Linda)...................................................................................................................... Director 2885 Brick Mill Rd., Lillington, NC 27546 Res. (910) 893-5766 Cell (910) 890-2970 Email: flong@embarqmail.com Cleveland Woolard (Patsy)..................................................................Second Ceremonial Master 101 Dobbs Spaight Rd., New Bern, NC 28562 Res. (252) 633-1798 Cell (252) 229-7783 Email: clevewoolard@msn.com Louis R. Smith, III (Patricia)..................................................................................................... Marshal 6116 Claridge Rd., Wilmington, NC 28403 Res. (910) 452-0645 Email: lsmithiii@ec.rr.com Randy Simpson (Tammy)................................................................................ Captain of the Guard 207 Verona Rd., Jacksonville, NC 28540 Res. (910) 938-2278 Cell (910) 358-7015 Email: randysimpson2025@gmail.com E.T. “Tom” Ferrell, III (Milly)......................................................................................... Outer Guard 110 E. John St., Mount Olive, NC 28365 Res: (919) 658-2260 Cell: (919) 223-2301 Email: tometf@bellsouth.net Jeff Taylor (Colleen).................................................................................................Assistant Director P.O. Box 182, Roseboro, NC 28382 Cell (910) 337-1010 Email: jeco2a@intrstar.net Cale Grady, Potentate........................................................................ 4040 NC 903 N., Albertson, NC 28508 Stacey Pugh, Chief Rabban.................................................. 1270 Windbrooke Dr., Grimesland, NC 27837 Edwin “Teeny” Jones, Assistant Rabban..................................1709 Chamberlain Dr., Wilson, NC 27896 C. Olen Smith, Jr., PP.....................................................................4288 Penderlea Hwy., Watha, NC 28478 Albert Parker, PP, Emeritus........................................................................ P. O. Box 181, Supply, NC 28462 SOUTH ATLANTIC SHRINE ASSOCIATION REPRESENTATIVES Cale Grady, Potentate........................................................................ 4040 NC 903 N, Albertson, NC Stacey Pugh, Chief Rabban................................................. 1270 Windbrooke Dr., Grimesland, NC Edwin “Teeny” Jones, Assistant Rabban..................................1709 Chamberlain Dr., Wilson, NC George Raecher, Recorder.........................................................108 Bryanwood Dr., Goldsboro, NC Frank Long, Director.................................................................. 2885 Brick Mill Rd., Lillington, NC Charles H. Gates................................................................2338 Stroud’s Corner Road, Kinston, NC Steve Norris, P.P., (2nd Vice President).................................. 9750 Francis Marion Lane, Ash, NC Albert H. Parker, P.P. (Emeritus)............................................................... P. O. Box 181, Supply, NC R. Ray Harrison (Emeritus).....................................................687 Old New Bern Rd., Trenton, NC B. F. Smith, Jr. (Emeritus).............................................................107 Torhunta Dr., Goldsboro, NC 28508 27837 27896 27534 27546 28504 28420 28462 28585 27534 TEMPLE STAFF John O. Moore, P. O. Box 506, Farmville, NC 27828 ...............................................Master of Ceremonies Tommy Nelson, 1007 Albemarle Ct., New Bern, NC 28562................... Layout Editor-Red Fez Magazine Larry Barnes, 1287 Cole Road, Clayton, NC 27520............................................ Public Relations Director Brian Honeycutt, 500 E. Main St., Benson, NC 27504..........................................Membership Chairman Jonathan Johnson, 1985 Old Stage Rd., N, Coats, NC 27521..................... Masonic Relations Chairman Jimmie Hicks, Jr., 416 Pollock St., New Bern, NC 28560 ................................................General Counsel Earl Temple, 122 Dylan Lane, New Bern, NC 28562 ..................................................Building & Grounds J. R. Holloman, 4709 Trent Woods Dr., New Bern, NC 28562....................................Building & Grounds Wayne Sawyer, 7042 Core Point Rd., Blounts Creek, NC 27814................................Building & Grounds James Carawan, 1167 Campground Road, Elizabeth City, NC 27909......... Speakers Bureau Chairman Johnnie Albritton, 2404 Bradford Dr. 6-D, Wilson, NC 27896.......................................Plaque Chairman Rick Jackson, PP, 1500 Fisherman’s Way, Carolina Beach, NC 28428......................................................... Investment Committee Chairman April 2016 BOARD OF GOVERNORS – SHRINE BOWL OF THE CAROLINAS Cale Grady, Potentate....................................................................... 4040 NC 903 N, Albertson, NC 28508 Stacey Pugh, Chief Rabban.................................................1270 Windbrooke Dr., Grimesland, NC 27837 George Raecher, Recorder........................................................ 108 Bryanwood Dr., Goldsboro, NC 27534 Allen “Buddy” Brown, Jr., (5th VP).....................................................108 Chelsea Lane, Dunn, NC 28334 Jeff Taylor, Secretary.............................................................................P. O. Box 182, Roseboro, NC 28382 Tony Edwards (At Large)................................................... 10487 Brown Marsh Rd., Clarkton, NC 28433 Steve Bembridge (At Large).................................................................... P. O. Box 66, Hertford, NC 27944 Oscar Pace (At Large).............................................................. 564 Crystal Spring Dr., Sanford, NC 27332 Conrad Benton, (At Large Emeritus).................................. 1079 Wandering Way, NE, Leland, NC 28451 Mike Gore (At Large Emeritus)..........................................................1441 Lanvale Rd., Leland, NC 28451 1 Red Fez Potentate’s Message Recorder’s Message Nobles & Ladies: Well it seems like yesterday we were in New Bern starting our year at the January ceremonial. It was very eventful, filled with the usual excitement of new leadership, newly created nobles and as always Winter Weather in New Bern in January. What a great way to start! Thank you……… Sudan Shriner’s theme this year “Leading the Way… One step at a Time”, is how we plan to approach every aspect of Sudan’s program. In order to be successful at any level, whether it is family, business or life, you must set goals and from those goals develop a plan with the resources you have, which will allow you to achieve those goals. Sudan’s biggest resource is YOU, our members and their ladies. Everything we do and accomplish will revolve around you and the efforts that you provide our fraternity. The goals this year will be important to the future of the stability of Sudan Shriners. While we have a number of priorities, I would like to focus on two for now: Membership and The “Temple” Nobles & Ladies: On January 23, 2016, we saw the second youngest noble in Sudan history take the reins as Potentate of Sudan Shriners. Congratulations to our new Potentate, Illustrious Sir Cale L. Grady and Lady Jamie. The pace was fast and exciting at the 2016 Winter Ceremonial. We had 48 new creations brave a cold blast of winter and start yet another part of their masonic journey. The Fez and Rose Ceremony on Saturday night saw our auditorium filled on both sides of the aisle, front to back, with the future of our temple. We are not done though. Nobles, it will not take that much work to have another 50 creations ready to go at the Spring Ceremonial in May in Kinston. We want to acknowledge our immediate Past Potentate Jerry Tillett and Lady Tanya for their hard work and dedication to the fraternity in 2015. Our best wishes for their continued success in the future. Our Winter Ceremonial, Friday night festivities were filled with the normal time of giving by nobles and ladies representing their units and clubs. Membership will continue to be of the utmost urgency for our temple in 2016. Nobles Jonathan Johnson, Masonic Relations, and Brian Honeycutt, Membership have plans of turning the programs around. They plan to keep in contact with our new nobles and showing our new creations why they are important as new members. They are responding one-on-one to those men making inquiries through our Shriners International MDS programs desiring membership into our fraternity. If anyone wants to lend a hand to these committees or has some ideas, please contact these nobles. I would like to ask everyone to become involved in restoration and recruiting the “Quality Masons” into “Quality Shriners”. As you may already be aware, Sudan will start the 100th Year Anniversary Celebration in May 2016 and carrying over to September 2017. Illustrious Sir Cale and our Chief Rabban Stacey Pugh will share this honor and will release some more info on this historic event in the near future. We have good news about our noble’s participation in the annual Stated Meeting at our Winter Ceremonial with over 250 nobles in attendance. We have a highly motivated Divan with a “leave it better than I found it” attitude and outstanding teamwork amongst the entire group. Please make an effort to attend the next Stated Meeting at the Spring Ceremonial. Meet and make known to your Divan your concerns and questions about the operations of this temple. Noble Larry Barnes from the Johnston County Shrine Club was appointed as the newly Public Relations Director. Noble Larry and I will share the email listing being built to enhance programs for both the Red Fez and Public Relations. If you are one of these PR Reps, please share the blasts we send with your nobles and ladies and help with articles and information for the Red Fez! I strongly encourage every Noble to be active and attend your Blue Lodge. We can’t find new Shriners without this element. Pray for our sick and needy nobles and ladies. 1. Membership – We say this every year don’t we?? So what is different this year? The hope is to lay a foundation for not only this year, but for years to come. When Membership and Masonic Relations work hand in hand to promote our fraternity to search out and develop quality programs, we will not only bring in “Quality” nobles but will keep them as part of our brotherhood. Jonathan Johnson and Brian Honeycutt are recruiting and building a network of nobles that will help them build this foundation for a lasting future. Join them, be a part of the solution. 2. The “Temple” – We need a plan for the Shrine Center long term. Our forefathers built us a unique building that has long served us well, however, we have not been the best stewards of that asset. We have not, for various reasons, maintained that building to the level it needed to be kept. Once again we must lay a strong foundation and plan for our future. Where do we go from here and what are our options? We have appointed a team from the Divan to develop our plan and bring those options to you. Ultimately, it will be your decision on how we proceed. We are already well into the layout of that plan and hope to have it ready to present to you shortly. The FOUNDATION of our fraternity is YOU. Sudan’s brotherhood has withstood nearly 100 years. How did we get here? By working together as brothers in Masonic values to make us all better men. I challenge each of you to look at your actions, are you doing what will make Sudan Shriners stronger? Are we all working together? Is our cup half full or half empty? We don’t have to always agree but we do have to work together, to compromise, to achieve those goals. Thank you for all that you do for our hospitals and our fraternity because without you, we will not have that future. It is all of our jobs to “Lead the Way…One Step at a Time” Fraternally yours, April 2016 Cale L. Grady, Potentate 2016 2 Yours in Faith, George L. Raecher, Recorder Red Fez SUDAN SHRINERS SPRING CEREMONIAL In Memory of L. G. Grady November 20 – 21, 2016 Kinston, North Carolina SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Thursday, May 19, 2016 4:00 pm Board of Directors Meeting – Lenoir County Shrine Club, 1558 US 70, Kinston Friday, May 20, 2016 10:00 am 10:30 am 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Golf Outing – Falling Creek Country Club – Falling Creek Road Widows Fund Board of Directors Meeting Open for Lunch, Shopping, & Sightseeing Casual Friday – Hospitality and Entertainment – Woodmen Community Center – 2602 W. Vernon Ave., Kinston 4:00 pm – 11:00 pm (Admission by 2016 Shrine or Blue Lodge Dues Card - Casual Dress) Saturday, May 21, 2016 7:30 am 8:30 am 8:30 am 9:00 am Registration of Candidates, Candidates Orientation – Lenoir Community College Administrative Building – 231 Hwy 58 South, Kinston Ladies Breakfast & Entertainment – Woodmen Community Center All Ladies & Candidates Ladies Invited Stated Business Meeting – Lenoir Community College – Administrative Building First Section – Shrine Degree by Ritualistic Cast – Lenoir Community College Administrative Building 11:00 am Parade Steps Off – Queen St. 12:30 pm Moslem Feast – Lenoir Community College - Campus Grill & Courtyard Second Section – Lenoir Community College – Gymnasium Shrine Headquarters Hospitality Room – Woodmen Community Center Introduction of New Nobles, Presentation of Checks, Awards, Fez & Rose Presentations – Woodmen Community Center Potentate’s Dance – Music by “The Switch” Business Casual - Fezzes Requested for all Activities Shuttle Service will be provided to and from area hotels to the Woodmen Community Center. “Leading the Way…One Step at a Time” April 2016 3 Red Fez 0.5 NC 148 DOBBS FARM RD 55 WOODMEN CTR LR HUL HIL L FA R ! 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We are consumer friendly, driven to care for you so you can connect with those you care about. We are local people connecting people with an all American Hearing Aid. Service, Quality and Integrity Red Fez Outer Guard New Potentate Cale Lee Grady Eugene Thomas “Tom” Ferrell, III Cale Lee Grady was born August 21, 1969 to Lillie and L.G. Grady of Seven Springs where he grew up working on the family tobacco farm. He attended East Carolina University where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Cale worked for many years for Guilford Mills in various management positions before joining Park Designs as Vice President of Purchasing. Cale left Park in 2009 to run his convenience and hardware business full time that he purchased along with his wife in 2003. Upon selling the business in 2011, Cale joined 3HC (Home Health and Hospice) and currently is responsible for Community Relations. Cale is very active in his community as well. He is a member of Daly’s Chapel OFWB church where he has served on the deacon board as well as the finance committee chairman for a number of years. He has been active in other organizations serving as a past member of the local Chamber of Commerce, Ruritan Club, and served on various committees with the Lenoir County Board of Education as well the PTA president for Woodington Middle School for 5 years. He currently serves the local volunteer fire department as Vice President and as a Unit Commissioner for the Caswell District of Boy Scouts of America where he is a past Scout Master. Cale currently resides in the Albertson community of Duplin County with his wife, Jamie Johnson Grady and their sons, Jameson and Caleb. Cale began his Masonic life in March 1994 when he petitioned St. John’s Lodge #4 in Kinston. He became a member of the York rite later that year. He became a member of Sudan Shriners at the Fall Ceremony in Dunn in November 1994. He is a member and past president of the Lenoir County Shrine Club and has served as the Fish Fry Chairman on several occasions as well as being a member of the Board of Directors. He was the club’s Shriner of the Year in 1997 and again in 2005. He is also a member of the Wayne County and Dunn Shrine Clubs. He is a member of the Sudan Motor Patrol where he was a line officer and was one of the original members of the Sudan Cart Caravan. He was elected to the Royal Order Jesters in 2000. Cale also served Sudan Shriners as an elected Trustee from 2004 to 2008. Cale was appointed to the Divan line in 2008 by Illustrious Sir Bobby Waller. Cale believes that we can make a difference in children’s lives by “Leading the Way… One step at a time” Eugene Thomas “Tom” Ferrell, III was born on July 12, 1963 to Tommie and Goldie Ferrell. His father was a Mason and Sudan Shriner. Tom graduated from Southern Wayne High School in 1981, Mount Olive College in 1983 and was continuing his education at North Carolina State University when his father’s illness required him to return home to take over the family business operations. He is the President/General Manager of a third generation family business, E.T. Ferrell & Son Plumbing & Heating Company, founded in 1935 by his grandfather. He is a licensed Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Electrical Contractor. He is married to the former Ruth (Milly) Maxwell. They have three grown sons, Thomas, Sam, and Jake. Tom became an Eagle Scout in 1977 and his three sons have followed their father’s footsteps also becoming Eagle Scouts. Tom is a former Scoutmaster and currently serves on the Wayne County Eagle Scout Review Board. He is a retired Volunteer Fireman from the Mount Olive Volunteer Fire Department, a “Rooster” member of the Mount Olive Jaycees and a member of the Goldsboro Elks Lodge. His family attends the First Baptist Church in Mount Olive. Tom’s Masonic journey started in 1988 being raised to the sublimed degree of a Master Mason in Mount Olive Masonic Lodge #208, AF & AM. He served as Master of his lodge in 1993. In May 1988, he crossed Sudan’s Hot Sands in Wilmington, NC. He is a 32 Degree Scottish Rite Mason and serves the Wilmington Consistory 29th degree team. In 1989 he co-founded the Shriners Fish Fry in Mt. Olive. In 1999, he was initiated into the New Bern Court 145, Royal Order of Jesters. Tom began working with the Sudan Wrecking Crew in November 1988 and has never missed a Sudan Ceremonial since joining. He was Director of the Wrecking Crew in 2005 and 2006 and won first place in the National Stunt Competition among Director’s Staff in 2007. Tom was elected to serve on the Board of Governors of the Shrine Directors Association of North America for 4 terms (2007-2015) and was responsible for all Shrine temples in North & South Carolina and Georgia. He has been the MC of the Second Section of Sudan Ceremonials for 10 years. Tom is past member of the Wayne Shrine Club Board of Directors, Hospital Patient Chairman and President in 2010 and 2011. Tom is truly humbled and honored having been selected to serve on the Sudan Divan. He looks forward to continuing to serve our Masonic Fraternity, Shriners International and most importantly the Children who can benefit from our services. April 2016 6 Red Fez Rocky Mount Shrinette Christmas Gifts Dunn Shrinettes Host 10th Annual Party The Dunn Shrinettes hosted their 10th Annual Children’s Christmas Party on December 16, 2015. The Dunn Shrine Club, which has become a showcase in recent years, was decorated in the holidays finest. The Shrine children (patients), their siblings and children of Shriners enjoyed games in which they earned tickets which were turned in to gain prizes. There was food, Santa Claus and gifts. “It’s just a highlight of our year to treat the patients and their families,” said Dunn Shrinette President, Jane Davis. They just enjoyed it. It’s a wonderful occasion. Among those returning was Madison Strickland, 14, of Clinton who came with her parents and grandparents. Madison has cerebral palsy, which in Madison’s case imprisons the body. She was clearly excited to be there. “I don’t want to miss the party,” she said. She said the best part is the games. “I like playing.” Dawson Batts, 14, was back for the tenth time. The Midway High School student is still playing basketball despite being born without an arm. Also, the children present and some of the adults put together handmade Christmas cards for another Shriner (patient) girl from New York who was severely burned two years ago in a house fire. She lost her Dad and three brothers in the fire. She was the only survivor and been treated at the Shriners Hospital in Boston. Article provided by Lisa Farmer, My Daily Record, Dunn, NC. (Left to Rt) Noble Don Davenport, Lady Mary Ann Tharrington & Lady Kathy Watson One of the Rocky Mount Shrinettes annual fundraising events is their annual Christmas Party. They ask anyone who attends to bring a gift for a hospital patient. As you can see by the photo, “Santa” had a pretty good load. The toys were then loaded up by Rocky Mount Shriner and a member of the Sudan Roadrunners, Noble Don Davenport and delivered to Shriners Hospital for Children - Greenville. The Shriners, Ladies and guests always do a great job in participating knowing that the toys will be much appreciated by a child going through some tough times. Article & photo submitted by Noble Barry Mitchell Sudan Shriners The Red Fez would like to thank, Lady Lisa Farmer, a Shrinette from the Dunn Shrine Club for her continued support in writing these articles for our magazine. Lady Lisa is the managing editor of My Daily Record Newspaper in Dunn. 2nd Quarter STATED BUSINESS MEETING Saturday ~ May 21, 2016 8:30 am Lenoir Community College 231 Hwy 58 South Administrative Building Kinston, NC Election of Candidates and to act on any other business that should regularly come before the meeting. George L. Raecher, Recorder April 2016 7 Cale Grady, Potentate Red Fez Sudan Lady’s Page Elizabeth City Shrinettes Installed On January 15, 2016, the Elizabeth City Shrine Club Shrinettes were installed by Lou Smith, Captain of the Guard. Left to right: President, Shirley Elliott; Vice President, Ginny Bick; Secretary, Nancy Sansone; and Board Members – Ladies Lynne McClain, Crystal East, and Jamie White. Ruth Hutchinson, Treasurer was not present. 2016 Sudan Divan Ladies Dunn Shrinette's Christmas Party The Real Sudan Ladies Photo ID: (Left to Rt:) Ladies Patti Warren, Tammie Page, Tina Brown, Jane Davis, Lucrecia Jackson, Gwen Johnson and Donna Kennedy. Seated is Lady Jincy Wilson. Lenoir Ladies New ideas for a new year! The Red Fez magazine is designating one page each quarter for the ladies. If you have a contribution, please remit to Editor. April 2016 8 Red Fez 2016 Scimitar Ticket Sale Winners Sudan Shriners & Masonic Relations Hopefully you are all doing well and enjoying this time of year! We are looking for members for our Sudan Membership and Masonic Relations committee. We need Shriners who are active in their lodges and clubs and units for this. We are starting a “Blue Lodge Ambassadors” program where the members will communicate between the Blue Lodges and our shrine clubs. They will be responsible for keeping the Blue Lodges informed of events for our clubs, units, and Sudan Shriners and keeping us informed of their events as well. We are hoping that by putting this group together and getting it implemented we will improve relations between our groups and also increase attendance and membership for all! By working together as Brothers, we can reverse our losses in membership and improve our “tenants” as Masons. If you are interest or know of a brother who would be a good candidate for our team, please contact me at MasonicSudanMan@aol.com. Thank you for all you do for “Our Children”. Left to Rt: Illustrious Sir Cale Grady; Noble Richard Sealey, Robeson County Shrine Club; Noble Charles Davis, Wayne Shrine Club; Noble Gene Parker, Wilmington Shrine Club; and High Priest & Prophet Carl Smith. The photo depicts the winners for the most tickets sold in support of the 2016 Sudan Scimitar 52 Week Gun Raffle. Winners were presented their checks by Illustrious Sir Cale Grady at the annual Leadership Seminar on February 20th in New Bern. Noble Carl Smith, our HP & P initially developed and initiated the 52 Week Fundraiser in 2015. Masonic Relations Chairman Jonathan Johnson 1st Place Wayne Shrine Club /167 $1500.00 2nd Place Wilmington Shrine Club / 60 $1000.00 3rd Place Robeson County Shrine Club /55 $500.00 4th Place New Bern Shrine Club /48 5th Place Hope Mills /42 Elizabeth City Shrine Club Officers Installed Thanks again to all who sold or bought tickets and supported this fraternal fundraiser for the unit. We hope you will continue to help when we start for next year. A little added note if I may. If some of the units had teamed up with their shrine club the list above might have been different. As the saying goes nowadays, “Just Saying”! Did You Know? Sudan Capt. of the Guard Lou Smith, is shown above after installing the officers of the Elizabeth City Shrine Club for 2016. Officers left to right are: President Robert Sullivan; 1st Vice President, Chris Varga; 2nd Vice President Harald Laugginger; Treasurer, Mike McClain; (Noble Lou) and Secretary, Syd Hill. Board members are Nobles Ben Burgess, Ed Bick, Doug Gibbs, George Williams, Bobby Spruill, Tom White - Greeter. Not present were Roger Hutchinson and Joe Elliott. 1) In 1946, the average stay in a hospital was 120 days with a cost totaling $300.00. 2) This appeared in the Red Fez in April 1945: PASS IT ALONG – When you have read this issue of the RED FEZ and your family is through with it, hand it to some good Mason and perhaps you will get him interested in becoming a Shriner. April 2016 9 Red Fez Alan David Baggett Mickey Roy Baker DeVan Barbour, IV Ashley Ray Barnes Bryan Keith Bass Matthew Wayne Blanton Jerry Vance Blount Patrick Hammill Brown Coyier Lee Cannady Jason Leon Cash Steven Michael Clark Matthew John Collins Lucien Harry Cook, III Ronald Lee Downing Christopher Paul Edwards James Anthony Ellis Lonnie Shain Fransis Emery Donald Mitchell Fowler, Jr. Johnny Ray Gunnell John Davis Hayes, Jr. Tony Lee Hoffman, Jr. Jasin Matthew Johnson Clayton Ashley Lupton Charles Nixon Mallard, III David Bruce Meares Joshua James Miller April 2016 Winter Ceremonial – 2016 Adam James Mitchell Justin Ryan Norris Roy Shannon Norris Philip Thomas Padgett Thomas Mitchell Pogroszewski Jamie Riner Pope Jerrald Daniel Potts Charles Lloyd Ramsey James Douglas Savage, Jr. Edward Lewis Schoepf, Jr. Patrick Owens Seay John Michael Smith Marty Timothy Spain Joseph Berry Stallings Wilson Mark Sutton Owen James Thomas Christopher Curtis Tillman Russell Charlie Turner Jovanni Cesar Villagra Billy Carl Walters James Gaston Ward Charles Cameron Wright Deep Run Grantsboro Benson Grantsboro Clinton Four Oaks Fairmont Lumberton Clinton Deep Run New Bern Wilmington Sneads Ferry Wilmington Clinton Whiteville Oriental Whiteville Eure Washington Chinquapin Four Oaks Grantsboro Pollocksville Lumberton Rowland Fayetteville Coats Dunn Jacksonville Swansboro Clinton New Bern Maple Hill Wallace Stella Kinston Jacksonville New Bern Benson Kinston Lumberton Arapahoe New Bern Kinston Lumberton Ash Wilmington Affiliates Richard Wade Dickens, Jr. Erwin James Waterman Tarleton, III Mamers 10 Red Fez Winter Ceremonial New Pirate Ship Patient Presentation Chef Crew Check Presentation Sudan Plaque Winner Again Brunswick Check Presentation Burnouts Check Presentation Drifters Check Drifters-New Model Hotwheels Dance Dance Dance Cooligans on a Winter Day Ladies Agenda Tomcats Shrine Ladies from Lenoir SC April 2016 Sudan History 11 D&B Marching Proud Red Fez Sudan Cart Caravan 2016 Sudan Seminar The Sudan Cart Caravan unit was created in 2002 during PP Stuart W. Lewis’ term as Potentate. The unit is based at the Lenoir County Shrine Club consisting of fourteen Yamaha golf carts with a membership of twenty-one active members. The unit has won first place in many parades and in competition with other units in its weight class. The unit participates in numerous parades throughout the year. It is not unusual to ride in four parades on a weekend during the Christmas holidays. We ride in all the ceremonial parades and at Oxford Homecoming. We have competed in SAAMC competition and the SASA parades finishing in first place several times. The Cart Caravan has participated in parades as far west as Tennessee, as far south as Myrtle Beach, and as far north as Baltimore, MD. Our slogan is “Carting for the Kids.” WE RIDE SO KIDS CAN WALK. Through our annual Golf Tournament we have donated over $20,000 to the transportation fund of Sudan Shriners. Sudan’s annual seminar for the new leadership from each of our shrine clubs and units was held at the New Bern Shrine Club on February 20th. Approximately 80 nobles from throughout Sudan attended. The nobles from the New Bern Shrine Club did another bang up job as hosts for the second year. A great lunch was provided by our very own Chef Crew, with plenty to eat. The session was a busy one with over 15 topics being presented to the leadership. Hopefully this will help and assist them throughout the year. There were a lot of important questions ask and shared with the nobles participating and a great deal of good old Masonic fellowship. We would like to thank our Divan Nobles Buddy Brown, Oriental Guide, and Coble (C3) Wilson, 1st Ceremonial Master, for coordinating and managing the seminar. The power point program was prepared by Noble Dana Maudlin. Last but certainly not least, thanks to Sharon Evans, our Office Manager, for preparing the packages and documents for this seminar. Submitted by Guy Russell, Secretary of the Cart Caravan Robinson Stith AND Put on your calendar!!! I N S U R A N C E 513 Pollock Street New Bern, North Carolina 28562 252-633.1174, fax 252.633.5429 1.800.599.4724 Jimmy Robinson, CIC Home Phone 638.1239 President Cell Phone: 252.670.8860 Spring Ceremonial Kinston, NC May 20-21, 2016 April 2016 Complete Insurance Since 1905 www.newberninsurance.com 12 Red Fez When you are finished reading this Red Fez – Give it to a Mason ROADRUNNERS NEEDED If you are interested in becoming a Roadrunner, please contact: John Pugh – 252-633-4997 The Sudan Provost Guard has open positions that need to be filled. If you are interested in becoming a member of one of the oldest units in Sudan Shriners, please call the temple office or contact: Show pride in your legacy. Vann Cranford @ 252-531-9376 Main Office: 919-242-4735 Raleigh Outlet: 919-831-1848 nahuntaporkcenter.com “Pork King” Shriners International appreciates your role in building and continuing its legacy. NAHUNTA PORK CENTER, LLC - Specializing In FRESH, CURED & COOKED PORK PRODUCTS For more information about the Shriners Legacy Program please visit www.shrinersvillage.com. 200 Bertie Pierce Rd. Pikeville, NC 27863 BRANDON PIERCE Manager Shriners Village: Our Communication Hub Shriners Village is the central communication point for all things Shriners! There, nobles and their ladies have access to a wealth of information, including messages from the Imperial Potentate, membership recruitment tools, and information regarding the philanthropy, Shriners Hospitals for Children®. With a section dedicated entirely to the ladies, Shriners Village offers a lady’s toolkit with mentoring materials, information regarding the First Lady program and more. To learn more about Shriners Village and all it has to offer, visit www.shrinersvillage. com or for more information call the public relations department at 813-281-8162. April 2016 13 Red Fez 2015 Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas Sudan Motor Patrol (Left to Rt): Recorder, George Raecher, Capt. of the Guard, Lou Smith; High Priest & Prophet, Teeny Jones; Imperial Sir, Jerry Gantt; Chief Rabban, Cale Grady; 2nd Ceremonial Master, Coble (C3) Wilson; 1st Ceremonial Master, Buddy Brown; and Assistant Rabban, Stacey Pugh. The Sudan Motor Patrol is based in Kinston at the Lenoir County Shrine Club. It is one of the oldest units and the oldest motorized unit in Sudan. There were approximately 25 charter members. One of the charter members, Noble Lee Hamm is still active at the age of 87. The unit was formed in 1962 during PP William A Prince’s term of office. Noble John K. Ervin of Kinston served as its first Captain. The members perform intricate maneuvers on individually owned Yamaha V-Star 650 motorcycles. They perform and entertain crowds at ceremonial parades as well as many Christmas and civic parades. The above photo is a group photo of the golf cart and mini model T, which are recovery vehicles of the Motor Patrol. Noble L. G. Grady originally owned them, 2016 Potentate Cale Grady’s father. Illustrious Sir Cale is also a member of this unit. This photo was taken in New Bern at the 2016 Winter Ceremony in New Bern. As with all Sudan Shriners, the children are the most important reason for our cause and the Sudan Motor Patrol rides so that a child can walk. The archive photo below was taken early on in the unit’s years and shows an outstanding group of dedicated nobles. The 2015 edition of the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas went off in great fashion as always. This event is the oldest high school all-star football game in the nation and was played again this year at Gibbs Stadium at Wofford Collage in Spartanburg, SC. Our patients won the game again as they have for 79 years. The actual football game score saw our North Carolina All-Stars walk away with a resounding 54-39 victory on the field. The check for Shriners Hospitals for Children in the amount of $2,567,920.15 was presented to the Imperial Potentate, Illustrious Sir Jerry Gantt during the halftime festivities. The amount reflects the total amount of donations made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children by the six shrine temples in North and South Carolina for 2015. The presentation was made by Sudan PP and President of the SBOC Brack Wilson. We were also honored to have with us for the weekend, the Grand Master of Masons in North Carolina, Most Worshipful Bryant D. Webster. Left to Rt: Noble Lou Smith; NC Grand Master of Masons, Bryant D. Webster; Noble Teeny Jones; Sudan PP & President of the SBOC, Brack Wilson; Noble Cale Grady, Noble Stacey Pugh; and Noble George Raecher. April 2016 Article & Photos Submitted by Noble Andy Heath, 2016 Captain of the Motor Patrol 14 Red Fez SUDAN SHRINERS Golf Cart Fundraiser 403 East Front St. ~ New Bern, NC 28560 Office: (252) 637-5197 Fax: (252) 637-9935 Golf Cart Pick up Form A custom Golf Cart and Trailer will be raffled off on November 19 to some lucky winner at the Fall Ceremonial in Lumberton, NC. Tickets will be $20 per sheet of 5 or $5 each. The object is to get the golf cart and trailer located in strategically high traffic areas with a lot of people, local festivals, expos and parades anywhere in Sudan’s area we can and sell tickets. (PLEASE PRINT) Shrine Club Type of Event Estimated # at event: Date(s) of Event Charge for event: Location Held Requested by: # of Tickets: Mailing Address Home # E-Mail Date cart to be picked up and location: Work # Cell # Date: Location: Date cart to be returned: Office Use Only: Money turned in: Ticket numbers: Receipt signature: Seller signature: For Lumberton area: Contact information: Coble Wilson III coble3@earthlink.net W-‐910-‐738-‐9860 For New Bern area: 252-‐637-‐5197 April 2016 15 Red Fez Greenville Shriners Hospital for Children -2015 Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas - 2016 The first meeting for the 2016 Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas “kicked off” at 1:00pm on Saturday, February 26, 2016. Representatives from all six temples from North and South Carolina met at the Beach Colony Resort in Myrtle Beach with a board meeting, and elections of officers. Noble Ronnie Blount from Sudan did not seek re-election as Chairman after serving four years. A lot of good things happened during those four years under Ronnie‘s leadership. Noble Ronnie repeatedly said, “a lot of teamwork” and what “we accomplished” during his tenure was what counted. Amran Shriners PP Connie Altman, was elected Shrine Bowl Chairman. Sudan’s Oriental Guide Allen “Buddy” Brown, Jr. was elected as the 5th Vice President. The coaches for the game were announced with two of the six for the North Carolina team coming from Sudan territory as well as the Adult Athletic Trainer. Several changes were discussed and announced for 2016. There will not be parade this year but there will be a Junior Shrine Bowl All-Star Game comprised of sixth graders from both states. That will be followed by the annual contest between the senior all-stars from each state. There will not be a silent auction but a live action held immediately after the banquet on Friday night. Items are needed for that auction. In closing, Sudan’s Noble Tony Edwards, Chairman for the Shrine Bowl Clothing Sales Program was presented a game ball from the 2015 bowl game. The day ended with a great dinner, awards presentation and another evening filled with brotherly love and fellowship accompanied by lots of lovely ladies from our temples! Noble Tim Ludwig a member of the Board of Governors for the Greenville Shriners Hospital provided a report for 2015. Noble Tim started out with, “It was another banner year for our hospital. All of the year end numbers are not yet available but I will share what I have.” · 2,992 New Patients in 2015 – New record (19% increase) · 14,546 Outpatient appointments – New Record (15% increase) · 1,203 Surgical Cases – New record (5% increase) · Patient Satisfaction is 97-99.5% · Operating Budget for GSH is $24M · $3,055,517 donations raised locally for SHC-G · $5,382,892 total donated specifically for SHC-G · 16.1 days - Average new patient wait time · 274 trips, with 104,394 miles recorded by Sudan Roadrunners to our hospitals. Most by any group to the Greenville Hospital. There were two new surgeons hired in 2015 and plans are to add a 7th physician in August of 2016. Additionally, a request has been submitted to Tampa for the addition of a third Operating Room suite and the total renovation of the current OR space as well as pre-op, post-op, and family waiting area for those having surgery. This is a major project with a total cost of $7.2M. SHC-G has a goal to raise $3M for the project locally. Annual Shriner Days in Greenville was held March 11-12 and as always, was exciting to everyone especially those visitors who have not had that privilege to see and visit our hospitals. There were several patients and their families present to share their personal experiences. This year the Motion Analysis Lab tour and the OR tour were highlighted. Article submitted by Noble Tim Ludwig, Board of Governors SHC-G April 2016 16 Red Fez SHC December 2015 - In Memory of........................................... Donor Allgood, Tom & Mary Lou.............................................Thomas B. Jones Andreola, Anthony......................................... Johnston Co Shrine Club Austin, Hershel................................................. Irish & Joyce O’Laughlin Baker, Kenneth & Hazel........................................Frances Baker Schiller Bray, Morris S....................................................................... Dolly S. Bray Cumbo, Marion Douglas............................................ Dee & Don Cumbo Cumbo, Marion Douglas....................................................... Pam Herring Cuthrell, Pat..................................................... Elizabeth City Shrinettes Dodson, Nancy........................................................New Bern Shrinettes Holland, A. Orrell........................................... Johnston Co Shrine Club Howard, Susan................................................................. Bennie Howard Jones, Jeff.........................................................................Thomas B. Jones Jones, Tyler.......................................................... Genia, Teresa & Family King, Margaret....................................................... Tommy & Betty Boyd Lightfoot, Pauline.............................................. Tommy & Trudy Nelson Lightfoot, Pauline.............................................................. David Hartsell Lightfoot, Pauline.................................................. Glen & Sherry Pippin Ludwig, Nancy.....................................................Cleve & Patsy Woolard Ludwig, Nancy..........................................................Cale & Jamie Grady Ludwig, Nancy......................................................... Fred & Mary Bender Lupton, Gloria....................................................... Tommy & Betty Boyd Lyerly, Joseph.................................................................. Joseph V. Mason Mann, Allen L. Jr..................................................................G.G. Bonner McCracken, Hugh............................................ Elizabeth City Shrinettes Orsini, Greg......................................................................... Kelly Watson Orsini, Greg................................................................... Claude McSwain Pate, Hugh.......................................................Ed & Susie Sasser Vaughn Peterson, Jack................................................... Johnston Co Shrine Club Pope, William................................................................... Arthur T. High Quidley, Jack...................................................... Alvis & Harriett Collins Raleigh, Jack.............................................................Sudan Thunderbolts Richardson, Edith.......................................................R. Harold Hinnant Slaughter, Carrie............................................................Mrs Troy Sanders Slaymaker, George S. ........................................Louise Riddick & Family Sorrell, Lillie Mills...................................................Bill & Brenda Moore Starner, Gary...........................................................Ted & Phyllis Hardee Strickland, Benjamen................................................Wayne Shrine Club Tedder, Avis Barnes..........................................Leon C. Barnes & Family Tedder, Avis Barnes............................................. Forma-Fab Metals, Inc. Tedder, Avis Barnes........................................................Brenda B. Prease Tedder, Avis Barnes....................................................... Jeffrey B. Neelon Tedder, Avis Barnes.....................................................Earlene W. Ashley Wallings, M.L...................................................................... Tommy High Walston, Peggy.................................................................. Arthur T. High Warren, James Jr..................................................... Dean & David Ellison Warren, Tony D...................................................Mr & Mrs King Leggett Waters, William “Bill”.......................................Mr & Mrs Archie White Waters, William “Bill”.............................................New Bern Shrinettes Williamson, James W. Sr....................................... Ms Marea Kafer Foster Wright, Graham.............................................................Mrs Troy Sanders Total $1,670.00 SHC December 2015 - Donations/Plaques Beta Sigma Phi Chapter 1328......................................................$250.00 Bladen Co SC FF.....................................................................$12,386.07 Cumberland Co SC-Plaques.........................................................$100.00 Cumberland County Shrine Club - Fish Fry.............................$8,700.00 Cumberland County Shrine Club - Plaques.................................$100.00 Dare County Shrinettes.............................................................$1,000.00 Dunn SC - Plaques........................................................................$100.00 Elizabeth City SC.........................................................................$205.78 Elizabeth City SC Plaques............................................................$275.00 Harnett Co SC BBQ................................................................$12,410.82 Harnett Co SC Plaques................................................................$400.00 June Downey.................................................................................$100.00 April 2016 Lenoir Co SC-Plaques..................................................................$100.00 Little, Albert E..............................................................................$100.00 Martin Co SC Plaques....................................................................$50.00 Mumfest Donations .....................................................................$230.24 NC Tarheel Challenge Cadet Fund..............................................$500.00 Pitt County Shrine Club - Plaques...............................................$100.00 Nelson, R. J...................................................................................$200.00 Tuttle, Bob....................................................................................$100.00 Vurnakes, Cris A. ...........................................................................$25.00 Wayne Shrine Club Fish Fry....................................................$10,012.42 Wayne Shrine Club-Kitchen Crew..............................................$500.00 Wilson Co SC Plaques..................................................................$600.00 Woodward, Ruth................................................................................$200 SHC - In Honor of December 2015 All Children with Special Needs...............Norwood w. “Sam” Kornegay Debruhl, Marice........................................................Cale & Jamie Grady Evans, Sharon...........................................................Cale & Jamie Grady Ferrell, William A. and Family..........................................Tony R. Ferrell Foy, Sheila.................................................................Cale & Jamie Grady Horton, Donna.........................................................Cale & Jamie Grady Hunter, B.J............................................................Jim & Kathryn Hunter Johnson, Bill & Judy..............................................Ralph & Linda Waller Stephens, Terry.........................................................................H.D. Mills Total $2,850.00 Transportation - December 2015 - In Memory Benson, Tracie Winstead.............................. Ladies of Arab Shrine Club Gerock, Milton............................................. Ladies of Arab Shrine Club Gurkin, Carolyn Edwards............................. Ladies of Arab Shrine Club Johnston, Edna Hopkins........................................ Eddie & Evelyn Rowe Murray-Schumacher, Cathy.............................John & Betty Schliewenz Ormond, Albert & Inez............................................Glenda O. Woodard Turner, Coy.......................................................................... Swannie Coy Total $500.00 Transportation Donations - December 2015 Bunch, William.............................................................................$100.00 Cherry, Leroy.............................................................................$1,000.00 Harnett Area Shag Association ...................................................$400.00 Harrison, Don & Sharon..............................................................$200.00 Hope Mills Shrinette Club........................................................$2,000.00 The Korschun Foundation.........................................................$2,500.00 New Bern High School Reunion..................................................$146.00 Rocky Mount Shrinettes............................................................$1,500.00 Wayne Shrine Club Fish Fry....................................................$10,012.42 Westminster Presbyterian Church, Lucama.................................$200.00 SHC January 2016 - In Memory of............................................... Donor Bailey, Noble Snooks....................................William & Barbara Wooten Ballenger, William “Bill”.....................................Catherine Libbus Rowe Batchelor, Polly S......................................................... Ruth S. Breedlove Bell, Jurden Braxton “JB”................................................Carson Norman Bellamy, Marylin............................................................ Claude McSwain Bradshaw, Judy Thompson........................................... Al & Gene Felton Bradshaw, Judy Thompson........................................Margaret Thompson Bremer, Hubert E. “Beau”..................................... Ms Marea Kafer Foster Bremer, Hubert E. “Beau”.................................................. Alvia Hearren Cleve, Ms Sarah..............................................Jimmy Robinson & Family Cumbo, Douglas.................................................Linda & Thomas Calisto Devane, Robert Thurston.........................................Grover T. Henry, Sr. Edwards, Jimmy.................................................................... Buddy Inman Farrow, Doris Pickett........................................... Louis & Patricia Smith Farrow, Doris Pickett........................................Rodney & Glenda Elliott Godwin, Kizzie Barefoot.....................................................Clara Godwin Grooms, Mary Ann................................................ Hope Mills Shrinettes 17 Hattem, Fred........................................................Mr & Mrs King Leggett Heath, Patricia M. .................................................Charle & JoAnn Eley Jenkins, James “Jimmy”..................................Reuben Hill & Wanda Hill Jenkins, James “Jimmy”................................... Cynthia & Robert Barbee Jenkins, James “Jimmy”.................................Kennth & Suzanne Sumrell Jenkins, James “Jimmy”.......................................... Roger & Brenda Mills Jenkins, James “Jimmy”........................................................ Peter C. Eure Jenkins, James “Jimmy”............................. Voiture #1198% Ernest Taylor Jenkins, James “Jimmy”.............................................. Ayden Fire Dept #1 Jenkins, James “Jimmy”.................................................Joann M. Malpass Jenkins, James “Jimmy”....................................... John & Ellen Vernelson Jenkins, James “Jimmy”.......................................................Lorrie Stagner Jenkins, James “Jimmy”........................................ John & Pamela Jenkins Jenkins, James “Jimmy”........................................ Leedy & Anne Bullock Jenkins, James “Jimmy”.....................................Marian & Calvin Hardee Jenkins, James “Jimmy”...............................................Madge B. Manning Jenkins, James “Jimmy”........................................Mrs Jacqueline L. Jones Jenkins, James “Jimmy”.................................................Ollie N. Langston Jenkins, James “Jimmy”..................... Eva Edwards SSC, Bethany FWBC Jenkins, James “Jimmy”...................................... Rudy & Marie Robinson Jenkins, James “Jimmy”.................................Mr & Mrs Robert Lee Tripp Jenkins, James “Jimmy”...........................Bobby & Janice Weatherington Jenkins, James “Jimmy”.......................................Fred & Alice Wainright Jenkins, James “Jimmy”.................................................. D. Calvin Stokes Koelliker, Donald “Don”............................................ Mrs Ramona Willis Lien, Mrs .Hazel.................................................... Charles & JoAnn Eley Mickey, Ernest.......................................................... Jack & Ruby Mickey Moore, Betty T.................................................Mitchell & Dottie Oakley Moore, Elwood Marvin........................................................ Peter C. Eure Moore, Marvin....................................................... Betty & Claude Davis Owen, Donald................................................................ Claude McSwain Parrish, Leona......................................................Johnston Co Shrinettes Pope, Mrs Allene..................................... Mr & Mrs Harold T. Slaughter Radford, Lynette................................................Aubrey & Linda Nichols Radford, Lynette....................................................... Norm & Pam Pogue Radford, Lynette............................................................Katrina W. Nunn Radford, Lynette...................................................... Butch & Lisa Tedder Radford, Lynette................................................. Sammy & Peggy Barnes Radford, Lynette Lambert............................................ Ruth S. Breedlove Rhodes, Edwards..................................................Johnston Co Shrinettes Tedder, Avis............................................................. Bill & Becky Greene Tedder, Avis Marie..................................................V. Demetrial McNeill Tedder, Avis Marie........................................... Mr & Mrs Jetter W. Lewis Tedder, Avis Marie............................................................Biggs Park Mall Whitley, Joann Jones.........................................Aubrey & Linda Nichols Williams, Carolyn Joyce “Joy”..............................Cindy & Juan Muench Williams, Carolyn Joyce “Joy”................................ Conni & Robert Best Williams, Carolyn Joyce “Joy”..................William E. & Barbara Wooten Williams, Carolyn Joyce “Joy”...........................Linda & Russell Fleming Williams, Carolyn Joyce “Joy”.......................C.V. & Ernestine Poythress Williams, Carolyn Joyce “Joy”.................. Thomas & Elizabeth Jenswold Williams, Carolyn Joyce “Joy”.........Hunter,Nan, Zack & Davis Fleming Williams, Carolyn Joyce “Joy”....................................... Charlotte Turner Williams, Joy Allgood.................................................. Jerold B. Williams Williams, Joy Allgood............................................... Kathy & Lee Stokes Total $2550.00 SHC January 2016 - Donations/Plaques Arab S/C Plaques..........................................................................$100.00 Bell, Charles & Sandra.................................................................$500.00 Burnouts.....................................................................................$1,300.00 Chef Crew..................................................................................$3,747.00 Cooligans...................................................................................$1,500.00 Davis, Donald.................................................................................$40.00 Desert Rats....................................................................................$500.00 Doyless, Larry & Betty Jo................................................................$50.00 Red Fez Elizabeth City Shrine Club...........................................................$123.80 Elizabeth City Shrine Club Plaques...............................................$50.00 Garrett, Mike................................................................................$500.00 Grifton Shrine Club..................................................................$2,000.00 Mallory, Chastian.........................................................................$100.00 Metal Tech of Murfreesboro......................................................$5,000.00 Mini Rigs....................................................................................$5,000.00 Nelson, R.J....................................................................................$150.00 Noah’s Ark Preschool.....................................................................$20.00 Norman, Carson...........................................................................$500.00 Robeson County Shrine Club......................................................$100.00 Shriners Choo Choo.....................................................................$500.00 Simmons, Thomas, Jr. ....................................................................$50.00 Thorne, Redmond..........................................................................$25.00 Wilson Co SC Plaques..................................................................$800.00 SHC In Honor of January 2016.................................................... Donor Grady, Cale & Jamie....................................... Randy & Tammy Simpson Ferrell, Tom & Millie...................................... Randy & Tammy Simpson Ferrell, Tom & Millie...........................................Patsy & Cleve Woolard Nutter, Jan & Mike...................................................... Joyce O. Crawford Total $100.00 Transportation - January 2016 - In Memory Barnes, Helen Parker..................................... Johnny & Barbara Rackley Best, E. Clayton “Clay”.........................................................Tonya B. Lee Jenkins, James E..................................................................Janet Wingate Total $595.00 Transportation Donations - January 2016 Annie Baker....................................................................................$40.00 Burnouts.....................................................................................$1,300.00 Desert Rats.................................................................................$2,500.00 Garland-Fulcher Seafood..............................................................$200.00 Grifton Shrine Club..................................................................$2,000.00 Johnston County Shrinettes.........................................................$750.00 Lady Guardians.............................................................................$500.00 Martin County Shrine Club.........................................................$541.00 Pamlico County Shrine Club.......................................................$500.00 Pitt County Shrine Club...........................................................$2,000.00 Pitt County Shrinettes...............................................................$1,500.00 Provost Guard............................................................................$2,500.00 Ronnie Cashwell...........................................................................$100.00 S Brunswick Islands Shrinettes..................................................$1,000.00 Sampson County Shrinettes.........................................................$500.00 Shriners Choo Choo.....................................................................$500.00 Sudan Cooligans........................................................................$1,500.00 Sudan Drifters............................................................................$1,250.00 Sudan Mini Cars...........................................................................$500.00 Sudan Motor Patrol......................................................................$250.00 Sudan Truckers...........................................................................$3,000.00 Wilson County Shrinettes............................................................$500.00 SHC February 2016 - In Memory of............................................ Donor Albertson, Lesley “Les”................................................ M. Rex Teaney III Albertson, Lesley “Les”.................................... Michael Thomas Barwick Albertson, Lesley “Les”................................................ Angela P. Barwick Albertson, Lesley “Les”..........................................Tommy & Beth Smith Albertson, Lesley “Les”.......................................Mr & Mrs Gary Herring Albertson, Leslie “Les”....................................Mr & Mrs Steve Hamilton Albertson, Leslie “Les”..............................................Roy & Brenda Jones Albertson, Leslie “Les”..................................................... Ann D. Blalock Albertson, Leslie “Les”.............................................Jodie D. Woolard, III Albertson, Leslie “Les”.................................................Bonnie Broughton Albertson, Leslie “Les”...................................Gail Connor/Buck Gregory Albertson, Leslie “Les”...........................................................Kendall Hill Albertson, Leslie “Les”...............................................Mr & Mrs John Lee Albertson, Leslie “Les”...................................Hugh & Nannette Barwick Albertson, Leslie “Les”........................................James & Jacqueline Hill Albertson, Leslie “Les”...........................................................Mick Brown Albertson, Leslie “Les”............................................... Jill & Jimmy Boone Albertson, Leslie “Les”.................................................. Tommy Daughety Albertson, Leslie “Les”......................... Lenoir County Farm Bureau, Inc. Albertson, Leslie “Les”...................................................... Carl F. Barwick Antwine, Lena Marie Wiggins........................Southern Container Corp Baker, Mary Elizabeth.......................................................... Tommy High Bellamy, Juanita.................................... Brunswick Co Farm Bureau, Inc. Carroll, Hayes.............................................................. Al & Gene Felton Daniels, Frank...........................................................Harold & Verlie Fail Daniels, Frank Sterling........................................................John F. Lynch Daniels, Frank Sterling.............................................. Ray & Sylvia Davis Daniels, Frank Sterling............................................... All Friends at PAX Daniels, Frank Sterling...............................Cumberland Co Shrine Club Davis, Sheldon.......................................................Chris & Sharon Davis Dickerson, Margaret Smith............................... Harold & Kay Slaughter Doby, Adelle................................................................ Al & Gene Felton Doby, Adelle.............................................................Margaret Thompson Doby, Adelle....................................................... John & Leta Thompson Elzie, Hilda..........................................................Dave & Georgie Martin Farrow, Doris........................................................ Mr. & Mrs. Snow Piver Farrow, Doris Pickett.....................................Sudan Drum & Bugle Corp Feagin, Eugene “Sonny”..................................................... Nancy Narron Gregory, Elsie B..................................................... Charles & JoAnn Eley Harris, Ann Pollock.............................................................Leonard King Henke, Karen McLawhorn...................................... Carl & Susan Turner Henke, Karen McLawhorn.................................................... Jean Mullen Henke, Karen McLawhorn.............................................Barbara Watkins Henke, Karen McLawhorn............................................ Norma B. Kienel Jenkins, James “Jimmy”................................................... Victory Post 289 Jenkins, James E. “Jimmy”.................................Jimmy & Marjorie Dunn Jenkins, James E. “Jimmy”..................................... Bobby & Peggy Smith Jenkins, James E. “Jimmy”.........................................Paul & Scott Smith Johnson, Walter.....................................................................Genia Wade Lee, John C....................................................... Mr & Mrs James Connor Leggett, William H. Sr.........................................Mr & Mrs King Leggett Lingman, H. George..................................................... Sudan Chef Crwe Long, Lucille Moore Banks......................................... Marea Kafer Foster Moore, Elwood Marvin................................ Shrinettes of Lenoir County Morton, Cecil...................................................... Don & Rachel Hudson Padrick, Gene...................................................... Mr. & Mrs. Snow Piver Peterson, Pamela ................................................. Mr. & Mrs. Snow Piver Richardson, William......................................... Elizabeth City Shrinettes Richardson, William.................. Janie White%Elizabeth City Shrinettes Richardson, William............................................................ Lynn McLain Smith, Dennis William................................................... Joseph V. Mason Stokes, Carl........................................Tommy High/Carr,Riggs & Ingram Todd, Jimmie.............................................................Tom & Carole Jones Upton, Betty Lou......................................................... Bill & Billie Ricks Williams, C. Joyce Allgood...................................Debby & Bobby Ayers Williams, Joy..........................................................Rufus & Jane Walston Total $3000.00 SHC - February 2016 - Donations/Plaques Bank of American - Employee Giving.........................................$125.00 Bowers, Jerry...................................................................................$30.00 Elizabeth City SC Plaques............................................................$925.00 Elizabeth City Shrine Club...........................................................$397.87 Hope Mills SC Plaques.................................................................$250.00 Hope Mills Shrine Club - Plaques.............................................$1,050.00 Martin Co SC Plaques....................................................................$25.00 Pamlico Co SC -Plaques.................................................................$25.00 Robeson County Shrine Club Plaques.........................................$425.00 Sudan Suits...................................................................................$500.00 Swansboro SC Plaques....................................................................$50.00 Wayne Shrine Club - Plaques.......................................................$125.00 Wilson Co SC Plaques...............................................................$2,650.00 Trans - February 2016 - In Honor of Raecher, Jan..................................................................Wayne Shrinettes Weatherly, John and Shawna..........................Sam & Marion Weatherly $1,025.00 Trans - February 2016 - Donations Anonymous - Given on Roadrunner Trip......................................$20.00 Ladies of Wilmington Shrine Club...........................................$1,000.00 Alaska 7-Night Cruise Round Trip Seattle Princess Cruise Line: Ruby Princess Experience Alaska on a Spectacular Cruise with Imperial Sir Jerry Gantt and Lady Lisa for a Vacation you will always remember. Ketchikan is known as Alaska’s “First City” because it’s the first major community travelers come to as they journey north. Juneau is famous for its’ breathtakingly beautiful glaciers and stunning views of both water and mountains. Skagway was the gateway to the gold fields for the thousands who flocked to Alaska and the Yukon with the hope of striking it rich. Victoria exudes old world charm with fragrant and colorful flowers everywhere. PRICING Prices are per person rate based on Double Occupancy Itinerary Date Port ArrivalDepart May 15 Seattle May 16 May 17 at Sea Ketchikan May 18 4:00 PM 6:30 AM 3:00 PM Cruising Tracy Arm Fjord May 18 Juneanu 12:30 PM 10:00 PM May 19 Skagway 6:00 AM 5:00 PM May 20 7:00 PM May 22 7:00 AM April 2016 OPTIONAL ADD-ONS: Pre or Post Hotel, cruise air fare, transfers & travel Insurance Travel Insurance is recommended at Sea May 21 Victoria, B.C. Seattle STARTING PRICES: Mini Suites: $2095 PP Balcony Cabin: $1875 PP Ocean View Cabin: $1745 PP Inside Cabin: $1365 PP Price includes: All government fees, taxes and gratuities DEPOSIT: 11:59 PM MINIMUM DEPOSIT OF $250 pp DUE AT TIME OF BOOKING $500 PP DEPOSIT ON VISTA SUITES AND ABOVE 18 AMENITIES: 2 COCKTAIL PARTIES WITH HOT AND COLD CANAPES GROUP PHOTO: ONE PER CABIN GROUP DINING ESCORTED CRUISE FOR BEST PRICING & LOCATION Make Reservations Early Contact: Nannette Gwaltney, Master Cruise Counselor Vacations by Design, Inc. office: 210.656.6668 Cell: 210.373.5580 Make checks payable to: Vacations by Design, Inc. Mail: 522 Shin Oak Dr. San Antonio, TX 78233 Credit Cards Accepted by Cruise Line: MC, Visa, AX, Disc Red Fez Lost In The Desert (Bad Addresses) Raeford G. Henry PO Box 566 Dunn NC 28335-0566 Jeffrey C. Holton 4010 Arendell St. Morehead City, NC 28557-7976 Cecil R. Smith 423 Highway 466 Apt 22105 Lady Lake, FL Richard B. Alexander 2250 E Pointe Rd. Bloomington In 47401 NAME In Memoriam TOWN CREATEDEXPIRED Richard C. Andrews Wilmington 11/7/57 11/15/15 * Percy T. Autry Stedman 12/7/74 1/24/16 * Jimmy F. Ball Mount Olive 5/24/62 2/21/16 * William H. Ballenger New Bern 1/23/64 1/11/16 * Lindsey E. Barber Elizabeth City 1/24/63 1/1/16 Henson P. Barnes Goldsboro 5/22/71 11/22/15 Garland F. Buck Greenville 9/24/71 12/1/15 * Sam C. Burgess Linden 11/30/68 2/14/16 Donald C. Casey Buxton 1/22/11 1/29/16 James A. Chestnut Oak Island 1/29/66 11/29/15 * Marion D. Cumbo Bridgeton 1/23/64 12/10/15 * Frank S. Daniels Fayetteville 5/28/77 2/1/16 Robert T. Devane Castle Hayne 1/22/00 12/12/15 William W. Gillikin Harkers Island 5/23/68 2/18/16 Roland T. Horrell Atkinson 1/23/99 1/6/16 * James E. Jenkins Ayden 1/25/69 12/29/15 * H. George Lingman, Jr. New Bern 1/29/66 1/15/16 * Charles E. Mahaffey Elizabeth City 1/27/73 2/5/16 Allen L. Mann, Jr. Manteo 5/24/56 12/10/15 Bobby L. Meeks Beaufort 5/26/73 2/18/16 Elwood M. Moore Apex 1/25/62 12/21/15 * Cecil C. Morton Jacksonville 1/26/56 2/6/16 * Mitchell P. Newman Swanquarter 5/22/71 2/15/16 * Billy F. Patterson Greensboro 5/9/70 2/19/16 John D. Phillips Jacksonville 1/23/93 1/14/16 * Jack R. Quidley, Sr. Trent Woods 11/19/88 11/23/15 * Eugene H. Roberts, Jr. Raleigh 6/9/55 12/12/15 Thomas H. Russell Morehead City 1/27/55 2/16/16 * Charlie O. Smith Wilmington 5/23/63 2/18/16 * William M. Taylor Camden 1/22/72 11/29/15 * Cary B. Taylor, Jr. Clinton 9/25/65 2/13/16 James H. Turner Morehead City 1/28/84 11/28/15 Cornelius R.Van Niel New Bern 11/19/60 1/6/16 Henry J. Vroom Emerald Isle 11/19/94 11/18/15 * William A. Waters Atlantic Beach 1/26/74 2/12/16 Brian A. Weaver Pittsboro 9/13/08 12/18/15 * Robert G. Youngquist Crossville, TN 5/22/76 11/27/15 * Widows Fund Ricky L. Forrest 3265 NC 43 Vanceboro, NC 28586-8941 UNDELIVERABLE ADDRESSES Randy McCall J. Worth Westbrook P.O. Box 10906 • 139 Miller’s Chapel Road Hwy. 70 East & 111 Intersection • Goldsboro, N.C. 27532 (919) 751-0072 Fax (919) 778-7859 1-800-699-5749 April 2016 Open 7 Days a Week Catering Take Out 19 Red Fez In the U.S., electrical burns and injuries from lightning result in thousands of admissions to specialized burn units annually. In addition, electrical fires in residences cause more than 45,000 fires annually. When Outside, Remember: • Come indoors and remain there during an electrical storm (one with lightning strikes). • Never play near electrical wires • Stay away from areas marked DANGER: HIGH VOLTAGE. Remembering a few basic safety tips can help keep you and your children safe. • Never climb utility poles, transmission towers, etc. In Your Home, Especially if Young Children are Present: • Do not climb trees that are near power lines. • Place covers on all electrical outlets. • Do not throw anything at utility poles or wires. • Unplug all electrical items within a child’s reach. • Only fly kites in dry weather and in open spaces. If your kite does get caught in an electrical wire, call the electric company for help. • Do not allow toys that must be plugged into an outlet. • Teach your children to never touch electrical outlets or play with electrical cords. In Your Home, for Everyone’s Safety: Contact a Qualified Electrician: • If you have recurring instances of blown fuses or tripping circuit breakers. • Use extreme caution when using electrical appliances near water. • If you experience a tingling feeling when touching an electrical tool or appliance. • Do not overload electrical outlets. • If your outlet switches are warm or discolored. • Replace electrical items that show signs of wear, such as frayed wires. • If there is a burning or rubber-like smell coming from an appliance. • Keep your clothes dryer free of lint accumulation so that it does not become a fire hazard. • If you have flickering lights. • If there are sparks coming from an outlet. • If you are in or standing in water, do not touch anything electrical. • If wall outlets are cracked or broken. • Do not use extension cords to plug in appliances, • Plug items in appropriately (do not force a three-prong plug into a two-prong plug outlet). • Use certified surge protectors and power strips. beburnaware.org shrinershospitalsforchildren.org Sources: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Protection Agency and Lightininginjurylab.com • Keep clothes, curtains, and other flammable items away from heat sources. • Use correct wattage light bulbs. OSJAN16BBAB OSJAN16ABBA April 2016 20 Red Fez 90th Birthday Party & 50 Year Service Award Imperial Potentate Medallion Award \ A “Quality Mason”, Noble Walter Ray Anderson, was honored with a surprise 90th birthday party at the weekly coffee hour social at Goldsboro Masonic Lodge #634 on March 9th.. This “Quality Shriner” was then presented his 50th Year Service Award and pin from Shriners International. Sudan Outer Guard Tom Ferrell made the 50 Year presentation assisted by Sudan Recorder George Raecher. Noble Ray and Lady June were both very much pleased and thankful for this birthday present! Illustrious Sir Cale Grady had the honor of presenting the Shriners International, Imperial Potentate Medallion at the 2016 Winter Ceremonial, Saturday night festivities to Noble Charlie Riggs from the Wilmington Shrine Club. Illustrious Sir Grady was assisted with the presentation by PP Lloyd Tyndall. Noble Riggs was cited for the many years of hard work in support of the fraternity, the Wilmington (Arab) Shrine Club and the Shriners Hospitals for Children. This award is only presented to a very limited number of nobles each year. 2016 New Bern Shrine Club Service Awards Shriners Days at Shriners Hospitals for Children - Greenville Shriners Days at the Shriners Hospitals for Children Greenville on March 11 & 12, 2016 was awesome. The entire hospital staff is to be complimented for the outstanding programs, tours and information shared as to how our hospitals are working for the kids. Sudan had a large contingent of 100 Nobles, their ladies and guests to attend the two day event. Dr. J. Michael Wattenbarger, briefed on the progress through research and treatment programs for Cerebral Palsy. Tours were provided for the Motion Analysis Lab, Operating Room and the Radiology Lab. Make plans to attend and mark your calendar for March 10-11, 2017. It is a very impressive event to see what they are doing at our hospitals. April 2016 Potentate Cale Grady and First Ceremonial Master Coble Wilson III, presented six service awards at the New Bern Shrine Club, February 2016 meeting. The top photo are the two 50 year recipients, Noble’s Oscar Kafer and Jerry Stapleford. The bottom photo are the 25 year recipients: Noble’s Glenn Clark Jr., Warren Culbreth, Jr., David Collins and John Whitehurst. Certificates and pins from Shriners International were presented to each. Accumulative service to Shriners International and our Shriners Hospitals for Children equates to 200 years. Thanks to all for your dedication to Shriners Hospitals for Children. 21 Red Fez Mark Your Calendars Now for Imperial Session 2016 in Tampa The 2016 Shriners International Imperial Session is scheduled for Sunday, July 3 through Thursday, July 7, 2016 in Tampa, Fla. Tampa is home to the headquarters of Shriners International and Shriners Hospitals for Children, the Tampa Shriners Hospital, and Egypt Shriners. In addition to being a community that strongly supports the Shriners organizations, the nation's 54th largest city offers a unique and exciting experience for everyone. Once considered the Cigar Capital of the World, Tampa Bay is a vibrant region with a rich, cultural heritage. Visitors can experience a lively downtown area, thriving arts scene, expansive culinary offerings, exceptional shopping, serene river excursions, and thrilling attractions. With all this and more, Tampa surely offers a wide range of entertaining things to do for all ages. Photo Credit: Visit Tampa Bay Discover Tampa Bay Our city is looking forward to welcoming you to the unique blend that is Tampa, centrally located with easy access by air, highway and waterways. A laidback city with plenty of opportunities for adventure, Tampa is a one-of-a-kind destination surrounded by glistening bay waters on Florida's gorgeous west coast. The 2016 Imperial Session will be held at the Tampa Convention Center, a world-class 600,000 square-foot space offering stunning waterfront vistas. Located along the beautiful Riverwalk in downtown Tampa, the convention center is boat accessible, and situated near many of Tampa’s premier attractions, first-class accommodations and topnotch restaurants. Adjacent to the center, you’ll find one of the area’s leading attractions, The Sail, a 360-degree waterfront bar and performance venue. Downtown Tampa is also home to a diverse collection of cultural organizations, including the David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts and Patel Conservatory, Tampa Bay History Center, Tampa Museum of Art, Glazer Children's Museum, Tampa Theatre and Henry B. Plant Museum. For fun and relaxation, pay a visit to downtown’s Channelside Bay Plaza, where you can shop ‘til you drop, get a bite to eat, grab a drink, and enjoy the Mediterranean style courtyard on the water. You may even want to take a relaxing dining cruise on the bay, or spend time at the spectacular Florida Aquarium. To explore even further, hop aboard a unique, vintage streetcar, the TECO Line Streetcar, and bounce between downtown Tampa, Channelside, and world-famous, historic Ybor City. Outside the downtown districts, the Tampa Bay metropolitan area offers even more to see, do and explore. For starters, golfers can take advantage of the diverse courses available, thrill-seekers can ride the roller coasters at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, and sports fans can catch a Tampa Bay Rays game at Tropicana Field, which is also home to the East-West Shrine Game. And don’t forget our many surrounding beaches, parks and recreational trails. However you decide to experience the Tampa Bay area – whether you choose to relax at an outdoor cafe, stroll along the Riverwalk, unwind at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, or float down the Hillsborough River alongside the graceful manatees that populate our area, we know you will have a great time exploring our favorite city. Join Us for the Most Important Event of the Year Shriners International invites all nobles, ladies and their families to join us for the 142nd Imperial Session. Imperial Sirs Jerry Gantt and Chris Smith, the 2016 Imperial Session Committee members, and Egypt Shriners look forward to being your hosts in picturesque Tampa. To learn more about everything this Sunshine State destination has to offer, please visit visittampabay.com. For more information about the upcoming Imperial Session, please visit tampa-2016.com, facebook. com/2016ShrinersImperialSession, or download the free app by searching “2016 Shriners Imperial Session” on your smartphone or tablet. Future Imperial Sessions: July 9 - 13, 2017 – Daytona Beach, Fla. July 15 - 19, 2018 – Daytona Beach, Fla. June 30 - July 4, 2019 – Nashville, Tenn. July 5 - July 9, 2020 – Kansas City, Mo. OSAUG15MYCN April 2016 22 Red Fez TO THE POTENTATE, OFFICERS AND NOBLES OF SUDAN SHRINERS, SITUATED IN THE OASIS OF NEW BERN, DESERT OF NORTH CAROLINA. I, the undersigned, hereby declare that I am a Master Mason in good (If Fez size is unknown, measure around head) April 2016 23 Red Fez UNIT DIRECTORS 2016 Animated Animals ..John H. Westbrook, 8332 Harper House Rd., Newton Grove, NC 28366 H# 910-263-4364 Beach Bums ....................................... Neal Combs, 105 Daphne Ln., Manteo, NC 27954-9656 H# 252-473-2898 Buccaneers .................................... Robert Sullivan, 303 Kristin St., Elizabeth City, NC 27909 H# 252-340-1490 Burnouts .....................................................Billy Zerby, 208 Bandon Dr., New Bern, NC 28562 H# 252-671-9081 Camel Drivers ....................................... Tommy Arthur, 3103 Trent Rd., New Bern, NC 28562 H# 252-671-6996 Cart Caravan ...............................Darrell L. Kennedy, 129 Kennedy Lane, Trenton, NC 28585 H# 252-775-1998 Carteret Mariners.........................................Eric T. Pake Sr, 127 Pake Rd., Beaufort, NC 28516 H# 252-728-4433 Chef Crew ...............................David G. Franks, 3302 Huntmaster Rd., New Bern, NC 28562 H# 252-288-4420 Clowns .................................................. Brian S. Honeycutt, 500 E Main St., Benson, NC 27504 H# 919-961-5167 Convertibles................................ Charles H. Trott, 310 Park Avenue Ext, Southport, NC 28461 H# 910-457-6145 Cooligans ....................................................Tim Bennett, 112 Doe Lane, New Bern, NC 28562 H# 252-638-8684 Cruisers .......................................... Tom Shirland, 2070 Lothbury Dr., Fayetteville, NC 28304 H# 910-424-7353 Daredevils ....................................Chris Phipps, 5270 Ramsey Ford Rd.,Tabor City, NC 28463 H# 910-653-3008 Desert Rats ................................................. Brandon Feller, 513 Loop Rd., Cove City, NC 28523 H# 252-474-4708 Drifters ....................................... Nicholas Armstrong,189 Laura Drive, New Bern, NC 28562 H# 252-259-6995 Drum & Bugle Corps .............Mark K. Smith, 118 Whippoorwill Ln, Wilmington, NC 28409 H# 910-443-2919 Fire Brigade ....................................John T. Pugh, Jr, 5216 Pinetree Ln, New Bern, NC 28562 H# 252-633-4997 Flag Unit ...................................... Carey B. Barfield, 600 S Layton Ave, Dunn, NC 28334-5740 H# 910 892-8314 Gators ............................................... Greg Murphy, 754 Hardison Drive, Arapahoe, NC 28510 H# 252-249-3020 Ghostbusters .................................... Terry L. Baker, P.O. Box 1206, Elizabethtown, NC 28337 H# 910-862-8994 Hillbillies #2 ...................Phillip F. Caines, 1984 Bella Coola Rd., Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450 H# 910-646-4647 Horse Patrol ...............................Edward Allen, 4603 Dewfield Dr. N, Wilson, NC 27896-8764 H# 252-237-4661 Keystone Kops ..................................Trent Meadows, 229 Elizabeth Dr. W, Hubert, NC 28539 H# 910-333-8765 Legion of Honor .................................Steve Faucette, 204 Fleming St., Creedmoor, NC 27522 H# 919-943-5240 Mini Cars .................................................. Larry Sawyer, 3210 Oaks Rd., New Bern, NC 28560 H# 252-633-3454 Mini-Rigs ............................................... A. J. Hamm, 1903 Westover Dr., Goldsboro, NC 27530 H# 919-736-4832 Mobile Fez .............................David S. Schools, 389 Arvida Spur Rd., Rocky Point, NC 28457 H# 910-620-4209 Monster Trucks ......................Doug Raper, 1104 Ensworth Rd., NW, Wilson, NC 27896-2037 H# 252-243-3743 Motor Patrol ............................................Andy Heath, P.O. Box 84, Deep Run, NC 28525-0084 H# 252-939-6729 Mourners ........................ Billy Smith, 10426 NC Highway 306 S., Arapahoe, NC 28510-9618 H# 252-249-1228 Patrol .........................................Brent Hart, 2301 Old Cherry Point Rd., New Bern, NC 28562 H# 252-671-1239 Pirates ....................................................Adam R. Ward, P. O. Box 1543, Lumberton, NC 28359 H# 910-740-0098 Playboys ........................... Steven L. Dorsett, 514 Inman Lake Rd., Whiteville NC 28472-9157 H# 910-640-2432 Provost Guard ........................Vann R. Cranford, 803 Doctors Drive Apt E, Kinston NC 28501 H# 252-531-9376 Prowlers ........................................... Robert G. Hitt II, P. O. Box 4168, Rocky Mount NC 27803 H# 252-885-0121 Racers ..........................................Oscar H. Pace Jr., 564 Crystal Spring Dr., Sanford NC 27332 H# 919-499-9971 Roadrunners.................................... John T. Pugh Jr., 5216 Pinetree Ln., New Bern NC 28562 H# 252-633-4997 Roadsters ........................................Ray Boyette, 2272 Browns Church Rd., Clinton NC 28328 H# 910-590-4431 Shriners Choo Choo................ Gene K. Parker, 205 Poplar Grove Rd., Wilmington NC 28411 H# 910-319-0400 Steel Drum Band .............Danny N. Long, 4251 Walter Todd Rd., Clarendon NC 28432-9469 H# 910-653-5185 Suits ...........................................................Les Belles, 512 Andrea Court, Fayetteville NC 28314 H# 910-303-0213 Thunderbolts..................................... James P. Caton, 1176 Mebane Rd., Winnabow NC 28479 H# 910-619-9062 Tomcats................................................Boyce Lennon Jr., P. O. Box 461, Bladenboro NC 28320 H# 910-863-3072 Truckers ........................................................ Andy Lee, 342 Florence St., New Bern NC 28560 H# 252-745-4542 Van Patrol.............................Steven T. Marshburn, 1105 Haws Run Rd., Maple Hill NC 28454 H# 910-347-3433 Wrecking Crew............................. Bob E. West, 103 Spring Ridge Court, New Bern NC 28562 H# 252-633-9940 SHRINE CLUB OFFICERS Lenoir Co. S/C - 1st Wednesday - 7:00pm George Basden, Pres. ...................................................1835 Wyse Fork Rd., Trenton, NC 28585 (252) 521-9283 Sam McLawhorn, Sec..............................................1500 Smith Grady Rd., Deep Run NC 28525 (252) 569-0686 Martin Co. S/C - 3rd Wednesday - 7:30pm Rod Hughes, Jr., Pres. .........................................................29211 Hwy. 64, Jamesville, NC 27846 (252) 792-5292 Jason L. Roberson, Sec........................................19272 US Highway 64, Williamston NC 27892 (252) 799-6764 New Bern S/C - 3rd Friday - 7:00pm Richard Blythe, Pres.......................................................908 Runaway Bay, New Bern NC 28562 (252) 633-0517 Ron Packard, Sec. ................................................ 1986 Hoods Creek Drive, New Bern NC 28562 (252) 635-1371 Onslow Co. S/C - 1st Thursday - 7:00pm Hampton Hadley DC, Pres.....................................................117 Mill Ave., Jacksonville NC 28540 (910) 545-8615 Howard Kahn, Sec.................................................1282 Wolf Swamp Rd, Jacksonville NC 28546 (910) 455-1563 Pamlico Co. S/C - 2nd Thursday - 7:30pm J. R. Holloman, Pres............................................ 4709 Trent Woods Drive, New Bern NC 28562 (252) 633-6945 Gene Broughton, Sec...........................................................P.O. Box 104, Merritt NC 28556-0104 (252) 745-3653 Pender Co. S/C - 4th Tuesday - 7:00pm Julian Anderson, Pres.......................................................1039 Scott RoadRocky Point NC 28457 (910) 259-9632 Randy S. Taylor, Sec..........................................4900 Indian Corn Trail, Castle Hayne NC 28429 (910) 675-0485 Pitt Co. S/C - 3rd Thursday - 7:00pm Jonathan C. Thomas, Pres................................677 Davenport Farm Rd., Winterville NC 28590 (252) 717-9978 Bobby Padgett, Sec..............................................334 Vernon White Road, Winterville NC 28590 (252) 756-8615 Roanoke-Chowan - 3rd Tuesday - 7:00pm Randolph W. Whitley, Pres....................................... 412 Holly Hill Rd, Murfreesboro NC 27855 (252) 398-3073 Charles R. Harrell, Sec...............................................................127 Tayloe Dr, Ahoskie NC 27910 (252) 332-5573 Roanoke Valley S/C - 2nd Tuesday - 7:00pm Steven D. Aycock, Pres...................................... 5205 Fishing Creek Court, Whitakers NC 27891 (252) 937-1976 Buford D White, Sec................................................... 3359 Hwy 158, Roanoke Rapids NC 27870 (252) 532-3481 Robeson Co. S/C - 4th Monday - 7:30pm Richard D. Sealey, Pres................................................. 1207 E 7Th Street, Lumberton NC 28358 (910) 739-9776 Ronald C. Brown, Sec....................................................... 1207 N. Elm St., Lumberton NC 28358 (910) 738-5605 Rocky Mount S/C - 3rd Monday - 7:00pm Barry S. Mitchell, Pres........................................109 Greenbank Court, Rocky Mount NC 27804 (252) 450-5511 Phillip A. Wells, Sec.........................................................94 Romie Lane, Rocky Mount NC 27801 (252) 567-9129 Sampson Co. S/C - 2nd Tuesday - 7:30pm Ronie T. Robinson, Pres.......................................2310 Browns Church Road, Clinton NC 28328 (910) 592-7384 Kenneth R Boyette, Sec..........................................2272 Browns Church Rd., Clinton NC 28328 (910) 590-4431 S. Brunswick Island - 1st Thursday - 7:00pm - Social 6:00pm Ricky Buffkin, Pres.....................................769 Longwood Rd. Nw, Ocean Isle Beach NC 28469 (910) 287-3923 William G. Magee, Sec......................................521 Dartmoor Way, Ocean Isle Beach NC 28469 (910) 575-5958 St Pauls S/C - 3rd Monday - 7:00 pm Robert Evans, Pres.................................................902 N. Old Stage Road, Saint Pauls NC 28384 (910) 865-4771 .Duncan Mackie, Sec. ............................................................ P. O. Box 188, Saint Pauls NC 28384 (910) 785-4469 Swansboro S/C - 1st Friday - 7:00pm - Seaside Lodge James R. Shingleton, Pres...................318 Swansboro Loop Road, Swansboro NC 28584-8688 (910) 325-6597 Thomas Pogroszewski, Sec....................................... 913 Morganser Dr., Swansboro NC 28584 (910) 508-3253 Wayne S/C - 3rd Thursday - 6:30pm William Grice Jr., Pres........................................................108 Pinewood Dr.Goldsboro NC 27534 (919) 778-1512 Charles A. Davis, Sec..................................... 1193 Indian Springs Road, Mount Olive NC 28365 (919) 658-8803 Wilmington S/C - 1st Wed. – 7:00 pm Gene K. Parker, Pres...............................................205 Poplar Grove Rd., Wilmington NC 28411 (910) 319-0400 .James B. Watson, Sec......................................401 North Crestwood Dr., Wilmington NC 28405 (910) 622-3524 Wilson Co. S/C - 3rd Tuesday - 7:30pm Ryan B. Price, Pres.....................................................................P. O. Box 8243, Wilson NC 27893 (252) 205-4307 Phillip T. Capps, Sec............................................ 1727 Westwood Ave W, Wilson NC 27893-2755 (252) 243-4918 Bladen Co. S/C - 1st Thursday - 7:00pm Phillip Allen, Pres........................................................................323 Holly St., Tar Heel NC 28392 (910) 862-2931 Michael L Wyatt, Sec.................................................. 502 Johnson Rd.,Elizabethtown NC 28337 (910) 645-6230 Brunswick Co. S/C - 2nd Friday - 7:30pm Jack B. Cook, Pres. .................... 708 Alyssum Ave., The Arboretum, Caswell Beach, NC 28465 (910) 278-5249 Conrad C. Benton, Sec. .................................................1079 Wandering Way, Leland, NC 28451 (910) 253-6373 Camping Club - Spring and Fall Rally Robert E. Smith, Pres.................................................... 265 Farm House Rd., Roxboro NC 27574 (336) 364-0035 Larry L Keefover, Sec...................................................304 Deerfield Drive, New Bern NC 28562 (252) 633-6524 Carteret Co. S/C - 2nd Thursday - 6:30pm James K. Dixon, Pres....................................306 Diamond City Drive, Harkers Island NC 28531 (252) 728-6036 Eric T. Pake Sr., Sec.....................................................................127 Pake Rd, Beaufort NC 28516 (252) 728-4433 Columbus Co. S/C - 3rd Tuesday - 7:30pm Jeffrey D. Pridgen, Pres.............................................411 WJ Pridgen Lane, Whiteville NC 28472 (910) 642-3213 Boyce Lennon Jr., Sec. .........................................................P. O. Box 461, Bladenboro NC 28320 (910) 863-3072 Crystal Coast S/C - 4th Thursday - 6:30pm - Clam Digger Inn - Pine Knoll Shores Clifford H. Murphy, Pres......................................................1007 Live Oak St, Beaufort NC 28516 (252) 728-3732 James M Lewis Sr., Sec...................................................... 101 Lindsey Court, Beaufort NC 28516(252) 728-1713 Cumberland Co. - 2nd Monday - 7:30pm J. D. Elliott, Pres..................................................... 8557 Tissington Street, Fayetteville NC 28311 (910) 488-5382 Rodney L Stuart, Sec......................................................604 Woodclift Dr., Fayetteville NC 28311 (910) 822-5604 Dare Co. S/C - 1st Wednesday - 7:30pm Jay Hart, Pres. ..............................................................P. O. Box 1782, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948 (252) 441-1771 Tim Hinnant, Sec. ........................................................... 138 Daphane Lane, Manteo, NC 27954 (252) 473-6233 Dunn S/C - 3rd Monday - 7:00pm Brian Honeycutt, Pres................................................................500 E Main St., Benson NC 27504 (919) 961-5167 Jonathan Johnson, Sec...................................................1985 Old Stage Road N., Coats NC 27521 (910) 891-4749 Duplin Co. S/C - 2nd Thursday - 7:00pm Mike Rivenbark, Pres....................................................... 290 White Tail Lane, Willard NC 28478 (910) 285-4197 Andrew Crist, Sec.................................................................... 7992 Hwy 117 N., Watha NC 28478 (910) 285-0673 Elizabeth City - 3rd Friday - 7:00pm Robby Sullivan, Pres. ...................................................303 Kristin St., Elizabeth City, NC 27909 (252) 340-1490 Syd Hill, Sec...................................................... 208 Kingswood Blvd., Elizabeth City, NC 27909 (252) 548-8552 Fairmont S/C - 4th Monday - 7:00pm Steve A. Floyd, Pres.................................................................. P. O. Box 326, Fairmont NC 28340 (910) 628-6084 Mickey Williamson, Sec. ..........................................................P.O. Box 743, Fairmont, NC 28340 (910) 628-0412 Fayetteville S/C - 2nd Thursday - 7:00pm - RMA Building Franklin D. West, Jr., Pres. .........................................6475 Turnbull Rd., Fayetteville, NC 28305 (910) 323-1571 Terry Adams, Sec.........................................................4500 Bluebush Dr., Fayetteville NC 28312 (910) 624-3066 Franklin Co. S/C - 3rd Monday - 7:00pm Jerry A. Chapman, Pres. ......................................484 John Mitchell Rd., Youngsville, NC 27596 (919) 562-9991 Grifton S/C - 3rd Thursday - 7:00pm Chris Johnson, Pres. .................................................5649 Skeeter Pond Rd., Grifton, NC 28530 (252) 524-3978 Clifton Hales, Sec. .....................................................3255 Brooks Farm Rd., Grifton, NC 28530 (252) 524-5855 Harnett Co. S/C - 3rd Tuesday - 7:30pm Edward L Holder, Pres...........................................1290 Leaflet Church Rd., Lillington NC 27546 (910) 891-8115 Robert J. Wilson, Sec...................................................7463 Overhills Rd., Spring Lake NC 28390 (910) 436-4930 Havelock S/C - 1st Monday - 7:00pm El Cerro Grande, Havelock Edward Warren, Pres.......................................................... 7 Central Street , Havelock NC 28532 (252) 571-3303 Kevin R Brady, Sec........................................................117 Wanchese Way, New Bern NC 28560 (252) 444-1406 Hope Mills S/C - 4th Monday - 7:00pm William Washo, Pres. .................................................... 6810 S. Staff Rd., Fayetteville, NC 28306 (910) 424-3776 Paul Lanham, Sec...................................................... 2914 Laughton Dr., Fayetteville, NC 28306 (910) 425-8600 Johnston Co. S/C - 1st Friday - 6:30pm Morris S. Daughtry, Pres..................................3476 US Highway 301 N., Selma, NC 27576-8167 (919) 631-4786 Grover T. 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We welcome article and photo submissions from all Sudan members, clubs, and units with assurance that with space permitting and publishable photographs attached, you can expect to see your material published on either the Website or in the “Red Fez”. Submissions will be subject to rewrites or modification to insure journalistic accuracy, timeliness, and proper style. With a rich rewarding history to relish and help compose, Sudan Shriners will continue to provide you, the individual member, club or unit, outlets to share with others, your experiences in your Shrine journey. The results of your labors are evident in the number of children who have so much more than they might have had otherwise, through your support of the Shriners Hospitals for Children. Be proud that you wear the Red Fez of a Sudan Shriner! Submit material for the “Red Fez” to Sudan Shriners, 403 E. Front St., New Bern, NC 28560. Submit material for Sudan’s website to: sudanshriners@yahoo.com. Office: 252-637-5197 Fax: 252-637-9935. 2016 Sudan Shriners Schedule of Events April 16 Amran Shriners – 40th Anniversary Celebration May 4 - 5 PR Seminar - Tampa May 20 - 21 Spring Ceremonial – Kinston July 3 - 7 Imperial Session – Tampa, FL Sept. 10 Sept. 15 - 17 Oct. 7 – 8 Nov. 18 - 19 Dec. 17 One Day Ceremonial - temple SASA - Myrtle Beach Oxford Homecoming Fall Ceremonial - Lumberton Shrine Bowl