VOL. LXIV, NO. 3 MADISON, MARCH, 2012

Goal for 2013 membership is 1701 Members in good standing. Table of Contents

Birthdays...... 11 Calendar...... 2 Circus Story...... 6 Clown Party...... 8 Contributions...... 12 Read about the Event coupons...... 11 From the Potentate... 2 Clown Party In Memorium...... 12 inside! Recorder Roll Call.... 2 PAGE 2 ZOR ZEPHYR MARCH 2012 ZOR ZEPHYR (USPS 017-572) Published monthly under the auspices of Zor Shriners of Shriners International From The Potentate Address: 575 Zor Shrine Place, Madison, WI 53719 One year subscription as part of annual dues. Non-members subscription, $10 per year. Larry J. Riemenschneider Periodicals Postage Paid - Madison, WI Postmaster: Send changes of address to Zor Zephyr, 575 Zor Shrine Place, Madison, WI 53719. Winner of Nine First Place Dromedary Awards for Shrine Newspapers and seven Honorable Mentions. Todd Wohlert — Zephyr Editor S. Severson — Zephyr Correspondent WE DRIVE SO KIDS MAY THRIVE! and helped serve the annual Green with other Imperial Sirs. Don Davies — Zephyr Editor Eternal It is an honor to represent Zor Shriners County Shrine Club Pancake Breakfast We must concentrate on membership. Milt Helmer — Zephyr Correspondent as Potentate. I want to thank everyone to over 800 people. It was marvelous to We are at 1700 members starting out on Keith Krinke – Zor Photo Corps Advertising…Please call 608-833-6343 for their support as we continue to raise see such a big turnout. In the evening, 1-01-2012. We will be issuing passports funds for our fraternity and for the Shrine we returned to Waunakee to be guests to blue lodge members to enjoy Shrine ZOR SHRINE OFFICE Hospitals. In 2011, PP Steve Peterson of honor at the Zor Clown Party. This Club dinners and invite them to see what Mail Address: 575 Zor Shrine Place, Madison, Wl 53719 and Lady Mary Ellen did a great job of turned out to be a very fun event as Foxy Shriners do to have a little fun. Several of Phone 833-6343 (Area Code 608) Fax (608) 833-6348 growing members and having fun in the made me up as “AUTO” the clown. our northern shrine clubs already combine E-mail address: [email protected] process. My plans are to continue the Thanks to Dale Hansen, Larry Hansen, lodge and Shriners for various functions Website: www.zorshriners.com growth and retention. and the Clowns for providing such an together. We have approximately 13,500 Zor’s Governing Divan Showing our thankfulness is one of entertaining evening. Blue Lodge members in Wisconsin and Elective my goals this year. I want to begin by February 9 – 11, the annual Midwest approximately 4,500 Shriners (between Larry Riemenschneider, Amery...... Potentate thanking the Zor office staff. Recorder Jim Shrine Association (MSA) was hosted at Zor, Beja, & Tripoli) which is 33 percent. Robert Gorsuch, Fitchburg...... Chief Rabban Stelsel, Office Manager Lisa Boline, and Grand Forks, ND by the KEM Shriners, We must strive to increase this percentage. Larry Hanson, Albany...... Assistant Rabban Bookkeeper Pat Parrell-Sonnenberg are so who did a super job. The elected Divan My article next month will report on Monte Steiber, Prairie du Chien...... High Priest and Prophet Robert Gielser, Cashton...... Oriental Guide helpful to me and keep me on the straight plus Housing Chairman Joe Harker and the Zor Shrine Circus and the Mehara Dale Anderson, Evansville...... Treasurer and narrow. Thank you! PP Dick Jones Chief of Staff Wayne Henning attended Shrine Club Party. Until then, thank you James Stelsel Sr., Madison...... Recorder contributes countless hours looking after the event. We enjoyed being inside all to the hospital dads and their helpers who Appointive the building and grounds. I think some of at one location at the Alerus Center the “drive so kids may thrive”. David Bomkamp, Columbus...... 1st Ceremonial Master these things go unnoticed. So, Thanks! whole time. We also enjoyed having Fraternally, Chuck Miller, Milladore...... 2nd Ceremonial Master Gary J. Cuskey, Spooner...... Marshal My Divan line, along with their Ladies, Imperial Sir Mike Severe with us along Larry Riemenschneider Robert M. Hering, Roberts...... Captain of the Guard have generously given of their time at Miles Bradley, Edgerton...... Outer Guard events and meetings to keep current Karl Gant, Blanchardville...... Chaplain with issues. As they attend meetings and ORTHOPEDIC HOSPITALS events, we know they sometimes sacrifice Chicago— time with their families. Even though we 2211 N. Oak Park Ave., Chicago, IL 60707 tell them that family comes first, there are Area Code 773-622-5400 John Lubicky, M.D...... Chief of Staff times when Zor has to come first. Earl Buehler, Member of Board of Governors The Indianhead Shrine Club and Rice Lake Snobirds Snowmobile Club hosted Twin Cities— 2025 E. River Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55414 their 17th annual fundraiser on January -596-6100 21st. The lack of snow this year prevented Kenneth Guidera, MD...... Chief of Staff them from driving on the trails so some Rodney Rommel, Member of Board of Governors of them went ice fishing instead. Then Paul and Delores Buesser invited us for BURNS HOSPITAL Cincinnati— an indoor picnic lunch at their beautiful 3229 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45219 home. Captain of the Guard Bob Hering, Area Code 513-872-6000 Lady Julie, and I attended the daytime Richard Kagen, M.D ...... Chief of Staff events. In the evening, Lady Julie and I returned for the dinner at the Masonic Lodge and to hear the outcome of the Recorder’s Roll Call funds raised for the hospital…. $9,817.86. Thanks to Noble Jim Sockness for Here, it’s March chairing the event. and Spring is just On January 28th Lady Julie and I around the corner so attended the Zuhrah Shriners Potentate’s long as we do not get Ball in Minneapolis. The theme was the corner snowed in Mardis Gras and their Shrine Club did it before it’s officially up right. We met our counterparts from Spring. Osman, El Riad, Kem, and Khartoum Non-payment of there. Zuhrah Potentate Tony Krall and Lady Bev along with Zor Potentate dues for the current February 4th we journeyed to Monroe Larry Riemenschneider and Lady Julie. year again is a problem for Zor again Jim Stelsel, his year. Dues are Recorder payable by January Zor Shriner’s 2012 Calendar 1 of the current year. Your dues help support Zor Shriners, Imperial, and our March Eau Claire Masonic Center July Shrine Hospitals. In March, all Shrine 3 Mehara SC Potentate Party, 20 - 21 Scottish Rite Spring Reunion, 1 - 5 Imperial Session, Charlotte, NC Temples are required to send your $15.00 Plaza Hotel Madison Masonic Center 7 Mallards baseball Game, per capita and your $5.00 Hospital 3 Mini Cars Spring Fling, VFW Madison assessment to Imperial for each Noble May Club, Stoughton 10 Quarterly Meeting, Zor Shriners regardless if you have paid your dues or 15 Steak Fry, Zor Shriners Center not. As of March 1, 2012 we have over 11 Gun Raffle Drawing, Zor Center 300 Zor Nobles who have not paid their Shriners Center June 10 Steak Fry, Zor Shriners Center 2012 dues. When a Noble has not paid his 28-31 Shrine Directors Convention, 9 Zor Ceremonial, New Richmond 15 Mini Cars Picnic, Edgerton current dues, it costs time and money for San Antonio, TX 9 Potentate’s Ball, New Richmond 21 Zor Midgets Motorcycle Ride, the Office and membership. Nobles have 31 Scottish Rite Spring Reunion, La Crosse/Viroqua area to be assigned to contact you to follow up La Crosse Masonic Center 28 La Crosse Potentate Party, as to why you have not paid your current Jansky’s Eagles Nest dues. For these reasons, Zor is urging you April to please pay your 2012 dues. If for some 1 Daughters of the Nile reason you are unable to pay your dues, Installation, Zor Shriners Center please contact the Zor Shriners Office so we may determine if we can offer 7 Easter Egg Hunt, Zor Shriners assistance to you. Center March events start with the Mehara 14 After Easter Leaster Bowling SC Potentate’s Party at the Plaza Hotel event, Platteville in Eau Claire on the 3rd, the Gun Raffle 14 & 21 Scottish Rite Spring Reunion, Drawing at the Zor Shriners Center on the 11th, and the Scottish Rite Spring Reunion at the La Crosse Masonic Center COME & SEE DON LOCKWOOD on the 31st. In April, the Daughters of the FOR YOUR AUTO REPAIRS AT Nile Installation at the Madison Shrine Center on the 1st, the Easter Egg Hunt at the Madison Zor Shrine Center on the 7th, and the Scottish Rite Spring Reunion at 2413 S. PARK ST. the Madison Masonic Center on the 20th MADISON, WI 53713 -21st. BRING IN THOSE NEW STATE OF THE ART CANDIDATES! ALIGNMENT RACK PAGE 3 ZOR ZEPHYR MARCH 2012 Where’s the Scimitar? This mighty blade housed in a handcrafted wood display case is a sight to see and to show off at your Shrine event. The Midgets handed off the scimitar the Vernon Shrine Club (plus they brought some great meatballs for potluck). Tom Tourville also came along to cause problems and, mercifully, Jerry Mattakat was far, far away. Seated l-r, Al Scafe, Brian Rauch, Al Brueggen, & Roger Matson Jr. Standing l-r, Ramon Erickson, Duane “Dewey” Dreves, & Marlowe Nelson. When your Club or Unit takes possession of the scimitar, please take a picture of the event, get all the names of the Nobles, and email it to zorzephyr@ tds.net or mail it to the Zor Office, 575 Zor Shrine Place, Madison, WI 53717. Here are the 2012 stops so far: Zor Midgets, Tomah area Vernon Shrine Club, Viroqua area Updated Terminology Info

Zor Shriners is the name of our continues to support Shriners Hospitals talking about Shriners International or organization. It is NOT Zor Shrine, for Children®. Shriners Hospitals for Children®. or Zor Shrine Temple, or Zor Temple. Our charitable organization is our When you are writing your club It IS OKAY to just say “Zor.” Zor hospital system - Shriners Hospitals for newsletters, or working on material Shriners is a fraternal organization Children®. It is NOT the Shrine Hospital, for a fundraiser, it is important that NOT a charitable organization. Per Shrine Hospitals, Shrine Children’s you use the proper terminology as HQ regulations, anything following Hospital, etc. mandated by our HQ. “Zor” MUST be SHRINERS. It is NOT okay to say that we treat Zor Shriners, Zor, Shriners Zor Shriners belongs to Shriners children for free, or that we provide free International, Shriners Hospitals International. Shriners International care. This is not correct. All care and for Children® (with the registered is headquartered in Tampa, FL. It is a services are provided regardless of the trademark!) are all correct fraternal organization which provides patients’ ability to pay. terminology. Please DO NOT USE Easter Bunny support for a charitable organization. It is important that all our Nobles any variation! Shriners International founded and and Ladies are on the same page when Visits Zorland Summary Sheet of Proper Terminology: Mark your calendars for Zor’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Bring your kids, grandkids, great-grand kids, or the neighbor’s kids. This event is open to everyone. The Easter Egg hunt will be from 11:30 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. on Saturday April 7th at the Zor Shriners Center. Dress for the weather. We will hold this event outside if at all possible. Hopefully we can get the Easter Bunny when he has lots of candy on hand. He will be there at approximately 1 P.M. There is no cost to anyone but reservations are required. So Zor Shriners Zor Temple send in the coupon by April 2nd or call 1-608-862-3227 or 1-608-778-0802 or Zor Zor Shrine Temple e-mail [email protected]. Zor Shrine ******************************************************************************************* Shriners International Imperial Council AAONMS Shriners of North America ******************************************************************************************* Shriners Hospitals for Children® Shriners Hospital for Children Shriners Hospital for Children® Shrine Hospital Zor Shriners The Shrine Hospital petitions are now Shrine Children’s Hospital available on our Shrine Crippled Hospital for Children website: Shrine Crippled Children’s Hospital www.zorshriners.com ******************************************************************************************* Shriners Hospitals for Children® - Chicago Chicago Shrine Hospital Chicago Shriners Hospitals for Children® Shriners Hospitals for Children® in Chicago Shriners Hospitals for Children® - Twin Cities Twin Cities Shrine Hospital Twin Cities Shriners Hospitals for Children® Shriners Hospitals for Children® in Minneapolis ******************************************************************************************* All care and services are provided Free care; at no cost; at no charge; regardless of the patients’ ability to pay. without financial obligation

PAGE 4 ZOR ZEPHYR MARCH 2012 How Sweet They Are… Vidalia Onions

It’s the time of the year to think Vidalia those in other areas to do this, also. Onions. Our onion grower, Shad Dasher Pre-selling onions is a great way to get Pins in Platteville – The After- fellow Shriner, has planted those sweet sales prior to the delivery of the onions. onions. He is keeping the price per bag It worked well for many people last year. the same as it has been for the past several The secret for success is to get several Easter Leaster Returns years, so we will keep the price the same sales at one location, such as your work also--$10 per bag. place, an organization, etc. This simplifies The 2nd Annual After Easter Leaster In Low Ball, bowling strikes and spares I am challenging all Clubs and Units to the delivery process—you can deliver bowling tournament is back for more fun are scored exactly the same way you increase your onion sales this year! Let’s several bags of onions to one place! this year. The Southwestern WI Shrine would score a strike or spare in a regular sell TWO full semi truckloads of onions! I would like to recognize St. Croix Clubs special event is Saturday April game of bowling. At least one pin needs It has not happened yet—let’s make this Valley Shrine Club for outstanding onion 14th at Pioneer Lanes, 1185 Hwy 151, to be knocked down. A perfect game in the year we do it! sales in 2011. This club sold a record Platteville, WI. Only $20 per player entry low ball is a twenty (20). Meaning that Buy One Bag and Sell TWO Bags! I 12,500 pounds of onions—that’s 1,250 fee. 3 per lanes - Singles Scratch. To one pin is knocked over on each of the two am increasing the challenge this year. bags! They advertise on the radio and in register early, please send completed form balls per frame in the score. To get the Encourage every noble in your Unit or the newspaper and sell the majority of and payment to: Wally Trouten, 6786 N. lowest possible score, aim for the 7 and 10 Club to Buy One Bag and Sell Two Bags! these onions in just one weekend. I want Elm, Platteville, WI 53818. Deadline to pin each frame. If you knock down 4 pins If every noble in Zor Shriners buys one to thank Jerry Hauschildt and fellow guarantee your reservation is April 1st. on your first ball, you want to try to hit bag and sells two bags of Vidalia Onions, nobles for this wonderful effort. Try this Walk-ins will honored and mocked. only one of the remaining six pins down. we will meet the goal of selling two full idea with your Club or Unit. The object of the game is to get the If you knock down 6 pins on your first semi truckloads of onions! I would appreciate any ideas/ lowest score. The purpose of Low Ball ball, you want to try to hit only one of the Many nobles answered this challenge suggestions you may have to increase our is to practice on your 7 and 10 pins and to remaining 4 pins and so on. A gutter ball last year and stopped in at the Zor Shriners Vidalia Onion sales; please feel free to practice focusing on a specific target. You will be recorded as a strike if it is on the Center in Madison and picked up onions call or email me with your ideas, as well want to get the lowest score, but there is first ball in a frame. If on the second ball that were left there for that purpose. as with any questions you may have. a catch. Here are the rules for Low Ball: you do throw a gutter ball, it will score Nobles who have not participated in the Richard Winter • 10 frame game as a spare. You’ve got to knock or topple past answered this challenge. We increased 608.318.1514 • Ball must hit at least one pin over at least one pin on each thrown ball our sales and I want to thank those who 608.513.2309 (cell) • Every gutter ball or zero (0) count = to get a low score. Therefore, this version participated. I would like to encourage email [email protected] +10 to final score of the game is quite a challenge. If there • Lowest score wins is a tie, there will be a 5 frame bowl off. Miss America Visited Zorland as Miss Wisconsin By Milt Helmer

The strikingly beautiful and multi- talented Laura Kaeppeler of Kenosha, Wisconsin, was crowned Miss America on Saturday January 14th in Las Vegas, Valley of Madison NV. On a recent trip throughout the state as Miss Wisconsin, Laura visited with members of the St. Croix Valley Shrine Fundraiser Club during the club’s annual Little East- West Shrine Game and Parade. The Ladies of the Valley of Madison The then Miss Wisconsin Laura are hosting a fundraiser to support the Kaeppeler is shown above right with Zor Children’s Dyslexia Center-Madison Roadrunners parade unit members. Left to right are Dave Vold of River Falls, on April 14 at the Madison Masonic Bob Peirson & Gene Bonnes of New Center, 300 Wisconsin Ave, Madison. Richmond, Jim Wolfe of River Falls, Dan The schedule is: Multi-Item Raffle Hoffman of Hudson, Sherm Boucher of and Cash Bar at 10:30 a.m.; Luncheon New Richmond, Capt. Jerry Wilkens at noon; Yahara River Chorus at 12:45 of River Falls, Miss Kaeppeler, Dave Hoffman of Baldwin, and Jason Decheine p.m.; followed by distribution of the of River Falls. raffle prizes and tours of the Children’s The soon to be crowned Miss America Dyslexia Center. also greeted the Shrine Game’s parade For tickets, send a check for $30 per marshal Collin Schone of Glenwood City person to Children’s Dyslexia Center – (right). Madison, Deb Holmen, Treasurer, 13 St. Albans Ave, Madison, WI, 53714. Deadline April 4, 2012. For additional information about hosting a table for BRING IN THOSE the event, call 608-873-6433 or e-mail CANDIDATES! Judie at [email protected]. PAGE 5 ZOR ZEPHYR MARCH 2012 Snowmobile Event Lacked Snow, Had Excess of Fun!

The Indianhead Shrine Club at Rice Divan Aide Larry Wiegand and Sheila, a certificate for 17 Lake held a very successful Snowmobile Ralph and Laurie Thompson and Potentate years as chairman of fundraising event on Saturday, January Larry Riemenschneider and Julie. the snowmobile event. 21st. It was their 17th annual event Jim Sockness, President of Indianhead Then Potentate Larry with 17 riders. Because there was very Shrine Club and several volunteers presented certificates little snow, several of the riders went ice receipted the pledges. Pete Schneider, head of appreciation to all fishing instead. But they had already raised of the Snowmobilers thanked the riders for seventeen members of the $9,817.86 through pledges and outright obtaining pledges and also thanked the snowmobile club. donations. The riders were considering folks who solicited businesses for prizes. Seven employees a cookout for lunch that day; however Pete called the riders forward to receive of Kohl’s in Rice Lake with temperatures several degrees below their prizes in order of the top fundraisers. each donated three hours of service at Zach was born with a club foot. Zach, zero they were happy to go to Jim and Once again Jim Ebner took first place. Jim the dinner under the KOHL’S CARES now 19, was cared for from infancy at Delores Buessers’ home for a tasty lunch reported raising a total of $46,555 in the program. They took care of coats and hats the Twin Cities Shrine Hospital. Alyssa’s of barbeques, brats, hotdogs, beans, and all seventeen years of this event. And Brent as guests arrived, helped serve the meal father Barry Berschneider also attended the fixings. Thunberg, who is a Shrine kid, has raised and carry plates for those who needed the event and couldn’t say enough good The Snowmobilers and the Indianhead $14,953 himself since he was a child. The help, and cleaned up afterward. And then about the hospital. He was also pleased to Shrine Club members and guests met in poker run yielded $62 of which one-half Kohl’s donated $500 to the Indianhead learn about the follow up program for kids the evening at the Lodge for a delicious was donated to Indianhead for the Twin Shrine Club for theTwin Cities Shrine over the age of 21 who continue therapy at meal prepared and served by the Blue Cities Shrine Hospital, and the other half Hospital. Alyssa Berschneider, one of the Gillette Hospital and at Stillwater. Hills Caterers. Chuck Nelson acted as was divided among the three winning Kohl’s employees told us that her brother, host. Larry Hoyer was the Master of hands. Ceremonies. Several Zor Shriners attended Potentate Larry Riemenschneider including Past Potentate Kevin Johnson presented awards to several in attendance. and Janet, Divan Marshal Gary Cuskey, He presented Ellwood Thomas a certificate Divan Captain of the Guard Bob Hering, for 25 years as Chaplain and Jim Sockness

A rray ucti • Commercial • Industrial • Estates u on M e e e r Lee A. Murray, CAI e s Ellsworth High School entertains L SINCE 1977 Auctioneer/Appraiser at Shrine Valentine party www.leemurrayauctions.com The students of the Ellsworth High School entertained following the St. Croix Valley Shrine Club’s annual Valentines Party on Friday, P.O. Box 212 February 10 at the Ellsworth Masonic Center. Pictured are the students Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965 and choir director Peter Dulak. — Photo by Jerry Bristol, Past President Phone # (608) 254-8696 PAGE 6 ZOR ZEPHYR MARCH 2012 Elephants Proudly Parade at Madison Circus Story and photos by Todd Wohlert

“Programs! Get your programs here!” It was a long, tiring, but fun weekend intermission of each show. The Pipes and had to have a picture taken with her. ended up taking about 15 pictures. That at the Alliant Energy in Madison for the Drums again purchased the bike helmets A Cold Sands initiation took place was a highlight, along with the kids. I’m Annual Zor Shriners Circus. Nobles and for all the winners. Other program door between the first two shows on Saturday. proud to be part of the #1 Clown Unit – the their Ladies from all over the state came prizes were Mallards’ baseball tickets Please welcome our new Nobles Shane Zor Clowns.” to help with Zor’s largest fundraiser. The and Red Lobster gift card’s. Thank you Brath from Doric Lodge #356, Mike High Priest and Prophet Monte George Cardin Circus was amazing, as to everyone who paid for their tickets and Rufer from Columbus Lodge #75, & Jason Steiber shared this: “I think that it was always. Great weather made it possible for returned them so we could donate them to Nelson from Columbus Lodge #75. an excellent show. Good attendance this thousands of people from near and far to The Wisconsin Air National Guard and to Noble Jonathan Derer brought his year compared to last year when we had attend the shows featuring tigers, dancers, The 115th Fighter Wing. The Ringmasters 5 year-old daughter Jorja to the show the bad weather. The circus acts are good motorcycles, and elephants. There were Club and final circus results will be printed dressed as princess because that is what and everyone I talked to really enjoyed the some minor problems with animal lovers in the April Zephyr. you have to do when you go to the circus. show. I had my four grandchildren here with good intentions but a lack of facts Give a tip of the Fez to Dan Stormont, “Jorja loved the show all three times (on along with my son and daughter-in-law – and even they could not dampen the fun who made the arrangements for Miss Saturday). She was very excited about the that was a real highlight. It’s fun to watch and excitement for the circus. Wisconsin, Emily Guerin, to sing the elephants. Bo is awesome. Jorja has been the kids with the clowns prior to the show. The circus committee thanks the National Anthem at the performances. enthralled with the dancers. Everyone They stopped to get their pictures taken Clubs and Units for purchasing the 18 She was a big hit with the crowds and the that I have talked to has absolutely loved with them. The clowns really add a lot bicycles that were given away following Nobility. Almost every Noble and Clown the show. People have been really, really to the circus. The help we got from the pleased with the circus this year.” Nobles this year has been outstanding.” Noble Chuck Porter made a rare “Another great show, a little different statement: “The circus went great this than the last couple of years,” said Steve year…real good crowd…lot of support Peterson PP. “That makes it good; it makes this year from the Nobles. Miss Wisconsin it interesting so our customers come back was a real big highlight. Hopefully, ‘Sweet every year. It’s always fun to come to the Old’ Bill didn’t scare her away.” circus. The trampoline act was amazing “It was a special weekend for a lot of considering their size – these guys were reasons,” said Chief Rabban Bob Gorsuch. pretty hefty. It’s always fun to the watch “It’s great being with other Shriners and the motorcycles.” their families. It’s great seeing the joy on “George Cardin has put together the kids’ faces when they come out – that’s another fantastic show, as he always what it’s all about.” does. We’ve gotten compliments on the The best clown in the biz, Lyle “Foxy” circus, the costumes, the acts. It’s great Fox had this to say: “I thought it was to watch all the kids have fun and scream great. The crowds have been good; the and get excited.” This Circus Co-chair kids have been great, and the kids like and PP wore most of the leather off his the clowns, of course. Miss Wisconsin shoes running around the Alliant Energy was beautiful. I was a little upset at the Center but John Thorstad took a moment harassment we had from the PETA people. to speak: “Very few minors problems and Some of the literature they passed out a couple conflicts with the PETA people today was blatantly false and we ignored but compliments to the Dane County them. I had a fellow come to me who was Deputies, the RTM Security Company, with a group of handicapped seniors and and the Dane County employees in the he wanted to know if I would take a couple building here (for their work). Having The Directors Staff worked hard all weekend, greeting and taking care of pictures with them. I came over and Miss Wisconsin here to sing the National of our guests.

Danny & Casey from the Wranglers working the stands. That little radio did not play music but you could hear the soothing, dulcet tones of John Thorstad all weekend. PAGE 7 ZOR ZEPHYR MARCH 2012

That is the calmest that Mark looked all Murry stands at attention! He means business. Popcorn the Clown holds still long enough to weekend. take picture. Anthem is just fantastic. It’s nice to have Shriners really enjoy it. They like doing Wisconsin made it all worthwhile, though. someone to sing it live and not have to it as individuals. I think that it is a great Isn’t she a nice girl? She’s a lot taller than rely on a tape.” way to get ourselves out to the community I thought.” “It was a great circus; it was terrific. – to show who were are and what we are “I think that the circus was fantastic We had a Cold Sands today and one of about. It’s about having fun and helping this year,” said Potentate Larry the new guys is dressed up like a clown people.” Riemenschneider. “The weather was already,” said 2nd Ceremonial Master Miss Wisconsin Emily Guerin enjoyed perfect. The crowd has been good. It was a Chuck Miller. “He did a great job. He’s herself: “It was a great experience. I love real pleasure to have Miss Wisconsin here joining the Zor Clowns which some people singing and I was very blessed that they to sing the National Anthem. Everybody refer to as the #2 Clown Unit. Foxy did a asked me to do this for the circus. My worked hard. All the Ladies did a great terrific job making him up (as a clown). friend Dan Stormont, from the Pipes and job with the food and tickets. Security My wife had her face painted as a tiger but Drums, thought of me and called me up to has been good. John and Mark worked all the guys think she is a cougar.” do this. I haven’t seen a circus since I was very hard with the Directors Staff helping. “I enjoy the circus every year,” said little and I’m pumped to watch it!” Everything went real good. I am so happy Potentate Aide Wally Trouten. “Every A very tired Circus Co-chair and PP, with the outcome of the circus. I just think edition of the Shrine circus is always fun. Mark Severson, took some time to talk that it has been a perfect circus this year.” I always like watching the motorcycles about the weekend: “Everybody’s been – those guys are crazy. The dancers are real good. We had one issue with a video amazing. All these performers are great. camera. Other than that, everyone has I’m glad to see the great turnout.” been real cooperative. The crowds have “HONK HONK, SQUEEK SQUEEK,” been really good and everybody’s been went Billy the Clown with his horn, then well behaved. We have lots and lots of he actually spoke to us as Larry Hanson, nice comments. Grandmas and grandpas Assistant Rabban. “The opinions of the have been stopping to say ‘thanks’. The people, after the show, have been really kids are smiling when they’re leaving. positive. A lot of them said that they will Their lips are purple or blue or whatever be returning next year. I think overall, the from the snow cones or cotton candy. The circus has been really good.” shows have been tremendous.” “Ya know, it’s was a good circus. New Noble Shane Brath was impressed Weather was just wonderful for us. We and made up like a clown: “This is pretty had good crowds. Everything’s been cool. I’ve never been here before. I’m going great,” said Tom Nelson PP. “My always a clown but now I have a proper favorite part is the human cannonball. I place. I plan to join the Zor Clowns and like the little doggy dressed up as an Geekz Squad. I heard that there is a rivalry elephant, too. Overall, it’s a really good between the clown units. I’m waiting for circus.” the Hot Sands in the Fall.” “Real good show this year from what “It’s a great day to be a Shriner,” said I hear. I didn’t see too much of it. I was Treasure Dale Anderson. “Trying to working security for most of it,” said separate the clowns so I could have just Oriental Guide Bob Giesler then he added, one clown with me to sell programs was a “Really good participation from the Clubs challenge. I just wanted one, not an alley and Units and real good weather this year. of clowns.” “I always love the circus - I look “My feet hurt, I walked too much, forward to it,” said John “Rags” Pecotte and I lost my car in the parking lot,” from the Zor Clowns. “I think that the said “Sweet Old” Bill Burkhardt. “Miss The Divan Ladies can’t wait for the show to start!

Dick and the guys working the box office. The Divan stand at solemn attention, even the clowns. PAGE 8 ZOR ZEPHYR MARCH 2012

Riemo showing off one of the many Above, this is one of the greatest days of “Sweet bicycles that we gave away. Old” Bill’s life. Miss Wisconsin will probably never forget it, either… To the right, another one of our bicycle winners.

The Potentate with our new Nobles and their top line signers: Dale Holmen, Shane Brath, Stickers the Clown and Catwoman Potentate Larry, Mike Rufer, Matt Schultz, Jason Nelson, & Joe Thompson PP. It’s Time for the Annual Wausau Potentate’s Party The Wausauken Indians and their at the Jefferson Street Inn (only three Ladies invite you to their annual Potentate blocks from the Elks Club) in downtown Party on Saturday, April 28th at the Elks Wausau. Please call soon to make your Club (414 Scott St.) in Wausau to honor reservation at 715-845-6500 or 1-866- Ill. Sir Larry Riemenschneider and Lady 855-6500. $99 plus tax for rooms. Julie. They invite you to enjoy lunch Please send in the coupon for the at one of the fine eateries at or near the dinner reservation found in the back of Jefferson Inn. They have a room reserved the Zephyr. Deadline is April 14. at the City Grille at the Jefferson Inn at noon for those that would like to join us there. This is dutch treat for those that are interested. Otherwise, visit the rejuvenated Downtown Wausau area with great eateries. The Divan meeting will be at 1:00 at the Elk’s Club. Mark Severson will host a Hospital Dad’s meeting at 1:00, the Quarterly meeting is at 2:30 p.m., and the SVA Certified Membership meeting at 3:30 p.m. Public Accountants Social hour will begin at 4:45 with Tax, Audit and Business Strategy Three Clowns: one of these guys is not like the other. That’s right; the dinner to follow with entertainment, plus one on the right does not have a moustache. their annual raffle for the beautiful locally grown geraniums, and you won’t want to miss your chance to take one of those SVA Helped a Not For home. Profit Organization Save It will be a great weekend to spend in Central Wisconsin. They will have $16,500 in Taxes entertainment & shopping opportunities for the Ladies while the Nobles are Measurable Results. laboring in their meetings. See more details in the April ZEPHYR. 800.279.2616 | www.sva.com A block of rooms have been reserved PAGE 9 ZOR ZEPHYR MARCH 2012 Zor Shriners Welcome “Auto” the Clown Story and photos by Todd Wohlert Clowns of all shapes and sizes poured up the progressive line. Based on themes, into Rex’s Innkeeper in Waunakee for the professions, and previous adventures, this annual Zor Clown party Saturday March is the night the Zor Clowns transform 4 to honor the new Potentate and to show the new Potentate into his official clown off his inner clown. The Past Potentates persona – a once in a lifetime event! Lyle proudly showed off their portraits from “Foxy” Fox got out the grease paint and previous events featuring Soda Cracker, got to work on Potentate Larry “Riemo” Tommy Turtle, Lightbulb, Soot, and other Riemenschneider. The Nobles and Ladies Potentate clowns. Some other high ranking offered encouragement as Foxy worked clowns from the International Shrine Clown his magic on Riemo. One Noble offered Association (ISCA) were in attendance as to shave off Riemo’s moustache with his well - Randy “Wuzzles” Weldon, President, pocket knife but that wouldn’t be necessary and Mark “Buzzy” Burgad, Vice-President – Foxy had it under control. (soon to be President). Once the makeup was applied and the Emcee Dale Holmen started the banquet rubber nose was attached, Riemo was led off with warm greetings and clown to another room to put on his outfit. While hospitality. Our guests from the ISCA that was happening, Dale gave away door joined Dale in giving us the Red Skelton prizes and Wuzzles and Buzzy addressed version of the Pledge of Allegiance and an the Nobility with fun stories and info opening prayer. Then it was dinner time about the ISCA. They encouraged all of with Rex’s fantastic food and service. us to “just get out there and clown and help Table conversations were varied and support the hospitals and the kids.” Dale interesting, as always, including how NOT announced that the Nobility raised $586 to surprise your lady while dressed as a that evening for the Red Sneaker fund in clown, sound monetary investments, and honor of Potentate Larry and Lady Julie. being on vacation in Vietnam today as This also being the Sweethearts dinner, the opposed to 40 years ago. Nobles came up to the front and picked up After a great meal, it was time for the a long stem flower which was then gently show! This is an event that every Divan Foxy painstakingly applying the makeup to Potentate Larry. member looks forward to while on his trip (Continued on Page 10)

Larry wonders if this stuff will come off or not.

Our guests from the ISCA: Randy “Wuzzles” Weldon, President, and Mark “Buzzy” Burgad, Vice-President.

Lady Julie showed up with a Noble and went home with a clown. Foxy shows off his 2012 masterpiece, “Auto” the clown. PAGE 10 ZOR ZEPHYR MARCH 2012 “Just fantastic. Another great night “Auto” the Clown… with the Zor Shriners,” said Joe Thompson PP. “(The Nobility) was well represented. (Continued from Page 9) It was a good showing for Larry (with) Divan Attends MSA hand-delivered to his Lady. The lovely good support. The clowns do a great job young bartender received a couple of down here in #1 country. We hope, for the flowers from the bachelor Nobles. sake of competition, that #2 gets the hint Finally, the big moment had arrived – and moves up the ladder. My advice for Planning Session it was time to unveil the brand new Zor Larry in regards to getting the makeup out Clown “Auto”, decked out in a sparkly hat of his moustache – shave it off.” By Joseph Harker, PGM, and vest decorated with little cars and car One of our guests from the ISCA, Mark Housing Chairman, D.D.S., Ph.D., etc. salesmen quotes. The Nobility as well as “Buzzy” Burgad, shared his thoughts: the Potentate thoroughly enjoyed Foxy’s “This is a wonderful thing. It’s really nice is any indication, the summer session work yet again. Foxy made a special to see your Potentates willingly participate should be fantastic as well”. Additionally, presentation to PP John Thorstad to thank in this event. That’s something that we he indicated “it was good to hear right him for featuring his clown image in all the don’t see very often. It’s a really good idea from Imperial Potentate Michael Severe Shrine Circus advertising – a can of rare – it’s a good way for your Potentates to get about the current Michigan and Arkansas lutefisk pieces. involved with your clown units and get issues...Membership information Before Foxy was able to be interviewed them to support your clown units.” provided throughout the session was about the event, he disappeared into the “It was a good party… good turnout… insightful.” night. Rumor has it that the Funsters food was good,” said High Priest and HP&P Steiber attended the Standing stuffed him into the back of a van and took Prophet Monte Steiber. “Foxy does a super Committee meeting for the Circus him to Wisconsin Rapids in the hopes of job – it’s always interesting to see what Association. HP&P Monte stated “I getting him to join them and cement their they come up with for the new Potentate.” intended to give an update on the results claim as the #1 clown unit. These rumors “All I have to say is ‘if you’re gonna of the Magic Shows vs. outlying circuses are completely unsubstantiated but make be a Shriner, you’ve got to have fun’,” said by Zor in 2011. However, the standing for good reading nonetheless. Chief Rabban Bob Gorsuch. “What gets committee session was cut short due “Another great party. It brought back Shriners and keeps Shriners is having fun!” to one of the key note speakers running good memories – memories that I’ll never “I think that the party was great,” said Grand Forks, ND: Potentate Larry over. Only 4 of the Temples were able to forget,” said Steve Peterson PP. “They did Bob Calverley, Membership Chairman and Riemenschneider led Zor’s delegation to report on their current successes/failures a great job on Larry. It’ll take him awhile Funster. “The Zor Clowns always put on a Kem Shriners Oasis in Grand Forks, ND regarding their circuses. Due to time to get the make-up out of his moustache. good party but I still think that the Funsters to attend the Midwest Shrine Associations constraints, the committee was not able to When I went through the process, I got are #1. Foxy did a great job on Larry.” (MSA) mid-winter meeting. The event reconvene later in the session.” most of the makeup out the first night but I “I loved it; it was great,” said Randy was held Thursday–Saturday 9-11 Illustrious Sir Larry is urging all units had to check my moustache for a couple of “Wuzzles” Weldon, our other guest from February 2012. In addition to Potentate of Zor to seriously consider attending days after that to make sure it was clean!” ISCA. “I’m glad to see that this is a Larry, were Chief Rabban Bob Gorsuch, this year’s MSA Summer Session. The Assistant Rabban and Zor Clown Larry clown tradition that has been going on for Asst. Rabban Larry (Billy) Hanson, High session promises to be a fine time for all. Hanson had this to say: “The party went many years. At home, we actually dress Priest and Prophet Monte Steiber, Oriental Kem Shrine recently created a website great – it always does. Foxy always does our Potentate up as a clown at our Annual Guide Bob Giesler, Chief of Staff Wayne to provide the latest information to all an excellent job. We spend about a year circus. He gets to see what we do and he Henning, and Housing Chairman Joe those who are considering joining in on just getting ready for this. We’re already has a new outlook on what the clowns are. Harker. Also in attendance were special the fun in August. The City of East Grand working on the next Potentate’s project. It’s definitely worth putting the Potentates guests Imperial Potentate, Illustrious Sir Forks, Minnesota is also celebrating their I talked to the ISCA guys and there is no in makeup to see what we go through. Michael Severe, Imp. Deputy Potentate, 125th anniversary the same time that other Shrine that does this. We are the I’m just glad to see other Shrines are Ill Sir Alan Madsen, Imp. Asst. Rabban, we are there so it promises to provide only ones and they are pretty impressed. doing similar types of things and I really Ill Sir Dale Stauss, Imp. Outer Guard Ill plenty of observers for our competitions The Funsters will never turn Foxy. He is appreciated being invited up here to be a Sir James Smith, and Past Imp. Sir Doug and parades not to mention the added devoted to the Zor Clowns – the #1 clown part of it. Just remember the kids – that’s Maxwell, Chairman - Shriners Hospital activities available for your enjoyment. unit!” what we are here for.” for Children. Check out the summer session web site “It was another wonderful evening,” The Potentate gets the last word: “This Zor’s delegation, arrived late Thursday at www.MSA2012.com. Again this year said John Thorstad PP, “Dale does a great event is great. The Zor Clowns don’t afternoon, spent time checking in, there will be on-line registration, but, if job putting these parties together. We had make anyone look ugly. They don’t get reacquainting with old friends from other you need help in registering, Zor will a good crowd and Larry looks fantastic offensive. They don’t make anyone look 13 MSA Shrine Oasis’s and selling 40-gun assist individuals or units. dressed as a clown.” bad. It’s always good clean fun. The whole raffle chances. Friday morning opened The 2012 Summer Session will begin “It was a great party. Foxy does a great process was great. Foxy is a professional. with the General Session for all Nobles Wednesday evening with the Divan job every year making up the new Potentate. Everything is tastefully done. Of course, followed by numerous informational Counterpart and Past MSA Officers Larry’s enthusiasm is so contagious. We the Zor Clowns try to scare you a little meetings and making arrangements for dinner. Thursday late afternoon, the love it. It’s gonna be a great year,” said bit by threatening to shave you but it’s all the 2012 MSA Summer Session. Friday usual parade will occur in Downtown Chuck Miller, 2nd Ceremonial Master fun. I wasn’t worried. I saw what they did evening, Ahmed Shriners from Marquette Grand Forks with a Oasis at the end of the (a.k.a. “Marshal-for-life” a.k.a. “Dr. last year and Steve Peterson still has his Michigan, the newly determined site parade. Friday will be Unit competition, Feelgood”) and Funster. In regards to the moustache. I love the design and it fits me of the 2016 MSA meetings, hosted the Ladies Luncheon, and Shrine-A-Rama. competition between the Funsters and the to a T. The best part is I get to keep all the pre-dinner social hour in recognition The entertainment will be a Jimmy Buffet Zor Clowns, he had this to say: “We have clown gear!” Riemo finished his comment of Ahmed having been selected to host impersonator concert. Saturday late been and always will be #1 in fun.” with a clown horn squeak. 2016 winter and summer sessions. After morning, the units will again gather in dinner, Illustrious Sir Severe presented Downtown Grand Forks for the Get-out- a very informative session addressing a of-town Parade. new public relations commitment with Chief of Staff Wayne and Housing Leo Burnett that is just beginning. Chief Chairman Joe attended the Chief of Staff Rabban Gorsuch committed “it is very and Housing meetings and received a lot encouraging to see the renewed and of information that they are reviewing to revitalized effort in the area of public prepare a comprehensive mailing that will relations”. be sent to all units when finalized. They Oriental Guide Bob Giesler, attending then went and visited the hotels that will his first MSA winter session, “I was house all of Zor members who make the surprised at the total number in attendance 2012 MSA pilgrimage to the Oasis of (250+ nobles) representing 14 Shrine Kem Shriners in August. Wayne had this Centers.” Potentate Larry assigned to share: “If their summer session is as Noble Bob to attend the Membership organized as this winter session, we will breakout meeting. Bob said “the have a great experience in August.” material and ideas presented along with PLAN NOW! Don’t miss out on what discussions of what the various Shrine promises to be a fine event. Centers were doing was very beneficial.” Asst. Rabban Hanson, at the request of Potentate Riemenschneider, attended the LIFESTYLE fundraising breakout session and reported you deserve that there will be some gathering of ideas people you can of all Shrine Centers with facts and figures VALUE to share with each other. you demand TRUST Saturday morning, the 2012 general session continued where the plans for the 2012 Summer Session, August 8-11, Auto takes his place with the rest of the PP clowns. were discussed. The session concluded shortly after that announcement and the Zor members left for home. Potentate Larry stated “Kem Shriners 800.848.5306 / Dousman, WI did a fine job organizing and conducting Mallott_ZOR_Ad9'06 2/7/07 3:06 PM Pagewww.threepillars.org 1 the winter business session and if this PAGE 11 ZOR ZEPHYR MARCH 2012 Things You Might Like to Know Wish These Zor Nobles A Happy Birthday: Congratulations to C. Addison, Maurice Althaus, Barry Ausen, Howard Baker, Don Hospital Dads: Balczewski, Arthur Baldwin, Jerry Balschun, James Barnier, Our Lucky Winners! Dennis Barwick, Darrel Bauman, Richard Becker, Kenneth Berg, We Drive So Kids Congratulations to our first lucky Donald Bergstrom, K. Michael Berliner, Eugene Bjoin, Richard winners! Top winners were: Audrey Black, Miles Blodgett, Herbert Bloomer, Alan Boeck, Eugene Reichow, Oshkosh, $100; William Bonnes, Robert Brainard, Arnold Brawders, Brian Bredlau, Roger Can Thrive! Wadephul, Sparta, $100; Jerry Crocker, Brooten, Anthony Budaj, Earl Buehler, Mark Buehler, Louis Thank you to the Nobility who donate Sparta $100; Orlando Morales, Mosinee, Chicquette, Reginald Copas, Richard Davig, Charles Deadman, their time and energy transporting our $100; & Dave Maegher, Dodgeville, $150. Owen Demo, Max Dempsey, Richard Dennis, Jonathan Derer, kids in these wild and wintery conditions. The $20 dollar winners were: Monica If you see any of these caring folks, be Arnold, Sparta; Donna Miller, Conover; Robert Dietz, Charles Douglas, Jim Dummitt, Robert Edwards, Roscea Stelsel, Las Vegas, NV; Judi Birger Eklov, Thomas Eldredge, Robert Elford, Vern Engebretson, sure to thank them for all they do. If you would be interested in being a driver or a Spagnoletti, Menomonie; Lorraine Felos, Clyde Fenner, Arvid Flanum, Donald Forkner, James Foss, Lyle rider, contact your local club/unit or the Tomah; Bernadette Otto, Tomah; Delvin Fox, Ronald Gabrielson, Loren Gipp, Michael Goodman, Phillip Zor Shriners office. 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CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN In Memory of: Donor: Jody Ducommun Earland & Joyce Sagen Jean Emhotz Larry & Annell Nelson George Field James Filkins Edward Podratz, Wausau (12.07.63)...... 01.23.12 Chuck & Ruth Anne White Joshua Robinson, Platteville (06.03.67)...... 02.03.12 Richard Frazier Vern & Bev Engebretson, PP Phyllis Holcomb Gess Mrs. John Hein & Susan Richard G. Mahoney, Eau Claire (05.20.78)...... 02.08.12 Edgar C. Miller Larry & Yvonne Meier Past Potentate Robert F. “Whitey” Jenkins, age 75, from Patsy Natarus RK Brainard James Pendergast, Sr. Lewis Mallow, Jr. Oregon, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Feb. Edward Podratz Martin & Kathy Burkhardt 18 after collapsing at the circus. He joined the Zor Shriners Miles S Schroeder Mecca SC December 2, 1967 and served as Potentate in 1994. The Zephyr Loretta Smith Galen W Fox Debi Theorin Martin & Kathy Burkhardt will feature more on Whitey next month. Maria Thompson Larry & Yvonne Meier Elvira Arlene Warner Vern & Bev Engebretson, PP CONTRIBUTIONS TO ZOR Irving Robert Wirth Bruce Hinrichsen In Honor Of Donor ** ENDOWMENT FUND ** Godfrey Lewis Doris Griffiths In Memory of Donor Name Irene Lewis Loeta Cress Dayton & Karen Jones, PP Justin & Kimberly Lewis George Lambert Chuck & Ruth Anne White Marilyn Clark James & Linda Santy ** GENERAL CONTRIBUTIONS FUND ** Larry Riemenschneider Gerald & Mary Bristol – No contributions – Myrvin & Anne Christoperson ** BUILDING RESERVE FUND ** Donation – No contributions – Terry Decot Job’s Daughters Bethel #44 ** MEMBERSHIP FUND ** Henry Najat – No contributions – ** HMDC FUND ** In Memory of Donor Name Neil Spreen Timber Shrine Club Check us out on Facebook! ** TRANSPORTATION FUND ** In Memory of Donor Name Loeta Cress Teresa Westing Patsy Natarus Helen Anklam Joshua Robinson Harold Beals Neil Spreen Helen Anklam Bill & Candy Zirngible Justin & Carrie Zirngible & Son Nathan & Mary Ann Zirngible & Family

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