Moolah® January • Volume 79, Issue 1 • St. Louis, MO

Home of Shriners of Eastern & Central Missouri • Dedicated to Helping Shriners Hospitals for Children

Illustrious Sir Don Taylor 130th Moolah® Shrine Potentate Jim Cain Jerry Gantt Imperial Potentate 2018-2019 Past Imperial Potentate 2015-2016 Chairman of the Board of Trustees Shriners Hospital for Children

Moolah Appointed Positions Douglas Maxwell, P.P. 96 Past Imperial Potentate Potentate’s Aides David Dieckhaus, PP...... Almoner Rich Viner, Chief Aide David Dieckhaus, PP...... Ambassador Co. Chairman Past Imperial Chairman of Board of Trustees Wallace Bowman Patrick McEvoy Dennis Kelley, PP...... Ambassador Co. Chairman 2009-2015 Matt Niedringhaus William Bradford Wayne Price...... Building Chairman Shriners Hospital for Children Michael Davis Tim Radley Ron Reynolds...... Chaplain Kyle Eckhardt Richard Rammelsburg Mark Rethemeyer...... Clinic Referral Chairman St. Louis 314-432-3600 Gary Fanger Brandon Rarey Steven Pieper, PP...... Donor Relations Co-Chairman Executive Board of Governors Gale Going Mike Reese Kenneth Myles, PP...... Donor Relations Co-Chairman Gale Bennington, PP...... Chairman Harold Hargiss Dave Schmucker Ted Dearing...... General Counsel Dale Heise John Spraul David B. Schneidewind...... Vice Chairman David Jacobi, Sr...... Representative Gary Holland Alan Thal Tim Evans...... Treasurer Joe Shivley...... Insurance Committee Dave Hope Casey Thompson Adrian Croissant...... Secretary Bill Huey Don Wander Al Earls...... License Plate Director 2019 Elected Divan & Board of Directors Adam Iwanow Bud Waters David Schmucker...... Memorial Brick Walk Chairman Appointed Board of Governors Don Taylor...... Potentate Dick Long Jeff Kittsmiller, Sr...... Membership Chairman David Dieckhaus, P.P. Bernard G Stever Russell Georgen...... Chief Rabban Dennis Martin Dennis Burkholder...... Public Relations Chairman Gale Bennington, P.P. Joe Shivley Joe Shivley...... Assistant Rabban Matthew Mayer Jim Tracy...... Technical Advisor Robert Berry William Bradford Mitch Weinsting...... High Priest & Prophet Richard Mayer Moolah Shrine Circus Scott Link Richard Weber...... Treasurer John McDougal Potentate’s Personal Aides Russell Georgen...... Circus Chairman Dennis Kelley, Sr. PP...... Recorder Ron Reynolds...... Circus Director Robby Dirkers...... Oriental Guide Art Bardmass Associate Member Greg Heins Kevin Heins Wayne Price...... Parade Marshal Emeritus Dean Isbell, PP 2019 Appointed Divan Dave Jacobi Richard Sopp...... Parade Marshal Emeritus Ron Reynolds Emeritus Members Shaun Ruether...... 1st Ceremonial Master Jack Morrison...... Parade Marshal Emeritus Randy Schmidt Lester “Al” Greene, P.P., Ron P. Krueger II Jack Melton...... 2nd Ceremonial Master Ron Taylor Mark Rethemeyer...... Circus Director Emeritus Stephen K Lambright, Gene McNary*, Patrick Hensley, PP...... Director General Shrine Club Aides Douglas E. Maxwell, PIP Rick Pollock...... Marshal Camels’ Tales is published ten times per year and Cape SC MidMo SC John B. Morgan, Stephen F. Pieper, P.P., Mark Rethemeyer...... Shrine Club Marshal distributed by Moolah Shrine Temple Joe Sinning Rick Uebinger John Schloot, James W. Smith, P.P.* Greg Dortch...... Captain of the Guard Capital SC Kevin Worley Material contained herein may not be reproduced in whole Fred Caress, Ronald Risher*, Doug Bachman, Chuck Stratton...... Outer Guard Benjamin Dennison Nemo SC or in part whithout the written consent of the publisher. All Ted Dearing*, William Tracey, Jim Trammel Melvin Gordon Rights Reserved. Charles M. M. Shepherd Representatives to Imperial Council Daniel Boone SC Jack Kairy The titles used herein are service marks of various compa- Don Taylor Joe Shivley Don Newman, Jr. Michael O’Cheltree nies, organizations and others. All logos, service marks and *Past Board Chairman Russell Georgen Mitch Weinsting ECMO SC Mike Shulse trade marks are reproduced with permission. Representatives to C.S.S.A. D. Bryan Eaton Semo SC Donor Relations Kenneth E. Myles, PP...... Director, MO Don Taylor Joe Shivley Dennis Eaton Terry Bunting MOOLAH is a registered service mark of MOOLAH Temple. Stephen Pieper, PP...... Director, St.Louis Russell Georgen Mitch Weinsting John Hagerty Gregg Price Four Rivers SC Paul Rose Moolah Temple Association Camels’ Tales is a trademark of MOOLAH Temple. Eugene Hopwood Three Rivers SC Public Relations Randall I. Ottinger, P.P...... President Joachim SC Justin Dortch Dennis Burkholder Dennis Kelley, P.P...... Secretary All material copyright 2016 by MOOLAH Temple. Logan Santschi Daniel Phillips Emeritus Representatives Little Dixie SC Jimmie Sanders Although every effort is made to ensure legitimacy, Shriners Hospitals for Children, Scott Hunt Tiger SC MOOLAH Temple is not responsible for advertiser’s A Colorado Corporation Living Past Potentates John Lowry Allen James claims. James W. Smith...... 1983 Gale Bennington, P.P. Patrick Talbott Richard H. Haag...... 1988 ADVERTISING: Direct all questions concerning advertis- Lawrence D. Jones, P.P. Matthew Weinsting Kenneth E. Myles...... 1992 ing to the address and phone listed. Kenneth Myles, P.P. Randall I. Ottinger...... 1993 Merle R Truckenmiller, P.P. Lawrence D. Jones...... 1994 Potentate’s Emeritus Aides Douglas E. Maxwell...... 1996 John Hewitt Mark Lyles Pictures published in the Camels’ Tales are property of Stephen F. Pieper...... 1997 Chief Aide Emeritus Robert Means MOOLAH Temple unless otherwise noted. Moolah Temple Staff Ronald D. Woods...... 2001 Charles Baker Raymond Moore 314-878-6301 Albert Faulstich...... 2003 Donald Baur John Morrison, Jr. Send Camels’ Tales Articles to [email protected] Gale F. Bennington...... 2004 Richard Braun Dale Nagel Gale Bennington, PP Administrator John G. Smith...... 2005 Robert Callaway Fred Plough Submissions may be reviewed for grammar, spelling, Merle R. Truckenmiller...... 2006 Richard Carlson, Jr. Wayne Price punctuation, content, or edited for space allotted. Ext. 113 - [email protected] Lester “Al” Greene...... 2007 Robert Daniels Mark Rethemeyer Mark Davis William Ross Frank “Pancho” Windler...... 2009 The grammar, spelling, punctuation and content of all Monica Smith, Membership John Dodge Ted Schamburg William I. Drake...... 2010 submissions are the responsibility of their authors. Ext. 100 - [email protected] James C. Brandenburg...... 2011 Albert Earls James Stahl Andrew Metzger...... 2012 Donald Gabel Richard Watts Patrick Hensley...... 2013 Brett Grimm Mitch Weinsting Lauren Whittington, Graphic Designer Dennis Kelley...... 2014 Robert Grimm Kenneth Will Ext. 101 - [email protected] David Dieckhaus...... 2015 Robert Holscher Donald Worley James Hubeli Lenny Martin...... 2016 Diane Kitsmiller, Accounting Dean Isbell...... 2017 Conrad H. Jacobi, PP Ext. 102 - [email protected] Kyle McEvoy...... 2018

Director General Maintenance Patrick Hensley, PP...... 2013 Ext. 150 Moolah Temple Assistant Directors General 12545 Fee Fee Rd. Gale Bennington, PP...... 2004 St. Louis, MO 63146 Dennis Kelley, PP...... 2014 Phone: 314-878-6301 Fax: 314-434-5393 2 Toll Free: 888-9Moolah Nobles,

Thank you for putting your faith in me to be your Potentate for 2019. I am proud to hold this position and look forward to a great year. This year will mark the 130th Po- tentate of Moolah Shrine in conjunction with my 30th year as a Shriner. I have made many new friends since being on the Divan advancing line. Getting to know more of our Club members has been very enjoyable. Our Shrine Clubs are a big part of what makes Moolah one of the best Temples in North America. My motto for this year is “Together We Are One”. It refers to going back to your Blue Lodges to support and being involved with them as much as you can. By helping them grow, it will, in turn, help us grow. Our Blue Lodges are our roots and we need to let them know we are here to help.

Our Ceremonial Cast is one of the best. I believe we need to have all of our candidates see the great job they do. I have two ceremonials scheduled for 2019 and I do not plan to do any short forms on meeting nights. Potential candidates can still come to your unit events and see what we do. By waiting, it may help keep them active when they become Shriners.

We will kick off 2019 with our first bus trip to Hannibal, MO to install the new officers at Nemo Shrine on January 5th. It will be the first of many installations to take place throughout the first three months of the year. Our Potentate’s Ball is February 23rd. This will be a black-tie event. First Lady Diane and I hope you will join us for a night of fun. We will have hotel information and shuttles available soon.

Circus preparations have been well under way. Circus Chairman/Chief Rabban Russell Georgen and Circus Director Ron Reynolds have pledged to do $1 dollar better than last year to beat that great year we had for 2018. I think they can do it! Remember, the Circus is a Temple Callout. A Temple Callout is a call to all members to come out and help. There are things to do before, during and after the Circus. This is our biggest fund raiser and it takes a lot of people to pull it off. The Shrine Clubs can help too. We have committees that need help during the Circus. Come for one or two shows or whatever you have time for. If you can help, please see our Circus Director, Ron Reynolds.

We will also have the Sportsman Raffle again. This event has been a success and is getting better and better each year. It is also an event that every unit, club and committee can get involved in as well.

As most of you know, the Ballroom needs some renovating. This is going to be a big project this year. We will be proposing new carpet, wall coverings, lights, dance floor and other features to bring it up to date. Besides work on the dance floor and new AC units, not much has been done aesthetically to that room since we took over the building. We hope to have details ready at the January meeting.

Speaking of the January meeting. I am going to be starting the Stated Meetings at 7:00PM instead of 7:30PM. The Ladies are welcome, and Bunco will be played during the meeting for them.

As I close, as your Potentate for 2019, Lady Diane and I are there for you as you need us. We have been so blessed to have been supported in our journey by our families and our friends and will continue even stronger for yet another great year.

Fraternally,

Illustrious Sir Don Taylor 3 These we do not forget “Es Selamu Aleikum”

We do not lose the ones we love they only go before, God is a good God, and he has good plans for your life. Other people have bad Where there is everlasting life. Where sorrow is no more. And plans for your life, and you may make some bad plans yourself, but God only has there the soul will always live good plans for your life. and peace is everywhere. We do not lose the ones we love, God Not everything in your life may be good—God didn’t promise that. He didn’t say takes them in his care. everything that happens in your life would be good. We live on a broken planet. November Nothing works perfectly. Your body is broken. It doesn’t always work the right Carrol L Blackwell way. Your mind is broken. It doesn’t think the right way. The weather is broken, John K Burrows the economy’s broken, and relationships are broken. Nothing is perfect. Robert E Cook John M Cordell God did not promise us perfection. That’s called heaven! In heaven, there is no Bernard B Eder Welton B Gilbert sorrow, sadness, sickness, or suffering. We should not expect heaven to be on John B Gillis earth, because the earth is filled with brokenness. But even in the middle of all this Donald R Hoover brokenness, God has a good plan for your life. He is greater than your bad choic- Barry R Hyatt es, and he can fit even foolish decisions into a good plan. What a God! Harold E Jones Jewel E McMikle Kenneth Muehlrath The Bible says in Romans 8:28, “We know that God causes everything to work Alvin R Nance together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his pur- Michael D Nipper pose for them”. This is not a promise for everybody in the world. Not everything Steven A Price is working together for good for everybody. But everything is working together Everett J Scharenborg for good for those who say, “God, I give you my life. I want to fulfill the purpose Harry M Stoner Alpha H Walker Jr. you made me for.” And even then, it doesn’t say all things are good. It says they all work together for your good—even the bad and even the bitter.

Have you noticed that when you make a cake, the individual ingredients don’t taste good? Flour by itself does not taste good. Raw eggs do not taste good. Vanil- la by itself does not taste good. But mix it all together, and you can create a tasty masterpiece.

When you let God work all the “ingredients” together, God can take the bitter, put it in the batter, and make you better. Why? Because he’s a good God. The more you pray, the better you’re going to know your purpose. And the better you know your purpose, the more God can use everything in your life—even the bitter and broken things. Let us pray to work together for an outstanding year with God’s blessing.

4 DON TAYLOR 2019 MOOLAH® SHRINE POTENTATE Don was born and raised in the St. Louis area. He grew up in Spanish Lake and attended Hazelwood High School before graduating from North County Technical School in 1975, with Machine Shop as his trade. He is employed at BRI Inc., an industrial pump distributor in Fenton, MO. He started out modifying industrial pumps to fit the customer’s needs. He worked in field service and system trouble shooting, before moving into Sales, where after 41 years, he is still working for the same company. Don and his wife Diane have been married for 43 years and reside in St. Peters. Diane is an Office/Customer Service Manager for Superior Home Products. They sell and manufacture custom cultured marble, mirrors, shower doors, and shelving for the new home construction/ remodel industry. Don and Diane have two sons, Dan and his wife Julie, Doug and his wife Jessica along with two beautiful granddaughters Emma and Adelyn.

Noble Don was raised a Master Mason in Florissant Lodge #668 in 1989 and served as Master in 1993 / 1994. He was elected secretary in 1995 and held that position until the Lodge merged with Overland Occidental #623 in 2009. Don was appointed District Deputy Grand Master by Most Worshipful Bro. John Nations in 2005. Don has also served on the Grand Lodge Credentials Committee since 2006 and was named chairman in 2019. Don joined the and Moolah Temple in 1989. In 1995, he joined Gateway 500. He served as their President in 2000 and their Pit Boss from 2001 to 2012. Don was made a member of the ARCA #21 in 1999 and was Camaxtli in 2009. He received the Honor of High Pontiff of the Order of Knights, Eagles and Tigers. (OKET #25). He is also a member of R.O.J. Court 81. Don has had the proud pleasure of raising his son Dan a Master Mason and putting the Red Fez on his head. Dan was elected Master of his Lodge, Columbia Lodge, in Boston and Don had the honor of being his installing Chaplain. In 2012, he was appointed Marshall of Moolah Shrine by IL Sir Jim Brandenburg and again by IL Sir Andy Metzger. Don was appointed to the advancing line in 2013 by IL Sir Patrick Hensley.

“TOGETHER WE ARE ONE” -ILLUSTRIOUS SIR DON TAYLOR

5 POTENTATE & HIS DIVAN Don Taylor Mitch Weinsting Dennis Kelley, PP Patrick Hensley, PP Mark Rethemeyer Potentate High Priest & Prophet Recorder/Asst. Dir. General Director General Shrine Club Marshal Russell Georgen Robby Dirkers Shaun Ruether Gale Bennington, PP Rick Pollock Chief Rabban Oriental Guide First Ceremonial Master Asst. Director General Marshal Joe Shivley Richard Weber Jack Melton Greg Dortch Chuck Stratton Assistant Rabban Treasurer 2nd Ceremonial Master Captain of the Guard Outer Guard

PATRICK HENSLEY, PP DIRECTOR GENERAL Noble Hensley was raised at Kirkwood Lodge #484 in early 2001 and joined Moolah Temple in November that same year. Hensley is a Charter Member of Noble Lodge #684 and has served as an Elected Officer from 2004 to 2007.

Hensley served as the Illustrious Potentate in 2013 and appointed Noble Don Taylor Jr. as Outer Guard that year. Hensley currently is serving as Captain of the Marching 48, President of the Ceremonial Cast, 1st Vice President for TCAA and Director General.

A native of St. Louis, Noble Hensley graduated from DeSmet Jesuit High School, received a BA from Saint Louis University in 1995 and an MBA from Webster University in 1999. He currently owns Hensley Insurance and is in his 20th year in the business.

According to Hensley, his biggest blessing came to him on May 5, 2004, with the arrival of his daughter, Kathryn Lauren Hensley. She was his Little Lady Katie throughout his ascent to Potentate and what a fun time they had.

Hensley is honored to serve as Illustrious Sir Don Taylor Jr. as his Director General and is looking forward to another great year for Moolah in 2019. MARK RETHEMEYER SHRINE CLUB MARSHAL Mark was born and raised in St. Louis and grew up in south county where he graduated from Affton High School in 1973. He attended Fontbonne University where he earned a BS degree in Business Administration, and then attend- ed the University of Missouri St. Louis (UMSL) where he received an Advanced Project Management certification. Mark has been an IT Project Manager and a member of Project Management Institute (PMI) for over 35 years.

Mark met his Lady Debbie [Herzog] while attending Fontbonne University, and they have been together ever since. 6 They married in 1979 and have been married for 39 years. Mark retired after being an IT Project Manager for 35 years, and Debbie retired as Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Document Technologies, Inc. Debbie is a member of the Daughters of the Nile, Temple Club, and Ladies Oriental Shrine. Their hobbies include traveling, and snow-birding to warmer climates during the cold months in St. Louis. They both volunteer their time to several charities, but their favorite charity is of course Shriner’s Hospital for Children.

Mark's Masonic journey began in 1980 when he joined Florissant Lodge #668, and he is now a member of Overland Occidental #623. In 1981 he joined Scottish Rite before becoming a Moolah Shriner that same year. He joined the Moolah Shrine Clowns and took on the persona of Retread the Clown, a Happy Hobo. Over the years his clown persona changed to various costumes and characters, and his main character today is “Marky-Mark” the Clown. Mark served as Moolah Shrine Clowns President in 1989 when he was honored to present [on behalf of the Moolah Clowns] a Moolah Shrine Fez to , making him an Honorary Moolah Shrine Clown.

Mark is a member of the YOMO, Gateway 500, and Guides Units, and is most active in the Daniel Boone Shrine Club where he has served as President for the past many years. Mark was invited to join the Order of the Quetzalcoatl Arca #21 in 1996 where he served as Camaxtli (President) in 2013, and received the Honor of High Pontiff of the Order of Knights, Eagles, and Knights (OKET #33).

Mark is a Potentates Aide Emeritus and an Ambassador of Moolah Shrine Temple. He joined the Circus Committee as Ticket Chairman in 2001, and was asked to take the position of Circus Director in 2007 and held that position until 2015 when he was honored as Circus Director Emeritus. RICK POLLOCK MARSHAL Rick was born and raised in the St. Louis area, graduating from River Gardens High School, and currently resides in St. Charles. Rick has been married to his high school sweetheart, Nancy, for 43 years. They have two children, Jessica (their angel in heaven) and Justin, who has blessed them with two wonderful granddaughters, Emma and Jessica.

Rick earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Missouri-St. Louis and an MBA from Lindenwood University. Prior to retirement in 2011, he was a sales manager in the pharmaceutical/medical industry. Nancy earned both her undergraduate and master’s degrees at Linden- wood University. She was an Ethics Advisor at The Boeing Company prior to retirement in 2015.

While in high school,Rick began his Masonic journey as a member of Paul Revere Demolay. He continued his Masonic service at Clayton Lodge #601 in 1997, serving as Master in 2003. Rick is a member of Overland Occidental Lodge #623 after the merger of the two lodges. Also, in 1997, he became a member of the Scottish Rite and Moolah Shrine.

Currently, Rick is a member of the Gateway 500 unit, the Guides unit, and the Yomo unit, serving as past president of Gateway 500 and past treasurer of Yomo. He was elected to the Guides Board of Governors for 2019. Rick was appointed as an Aide to the Potentate, serving for 9 years, and was made an Ambassador in 2010. Rick is a member of ARCA 21Order of Quetzalcoatl, where he served as secretary for seven years. He received the Honor of High Pontiff of the Order of Knights, Eagles and Tigers (OKET #34) in 2016. Rick is also a member of the Court #81. CHUCK STRATTON OUTER GUARD Chuck Stratton was born and raised in Southeast Missouri. Chuck and his wife of 17 years, Carrie have resided in Chaffee Missouri along with their 3 children Lacie, Colby and Addison for the past nine years.

Chuck was raised to Master Mason at his home lodge, Whitewater Missouri #417 in 2009. He joined Moolah Shrine in the Fall of 2010. He is a member of YOMO, and both the Cape and Three Rivers Shrine Clubs. He was elected Pres- ident of the Cape Club in 2016 and 2017. He Chairs the annual golf tournament, the Patient Christmas Party, and has been a driving force behind Cape Shrine Club’s new Building Project slated for a Spring 2018 completion.

Chuck was named Moolah Shriner of the month in July, 2016 by Illustrious Sir Lenny Martin. He served as Shrine Club Aide in 2017, Out State Marshall in 2018 and serves on the Concession Committee for the Moolah Shrine Circus, and is a member of the Moolah Membership Committee.

He and Carrie own and operate an Auto Transportation Company and 2 Auto Transport Brokerage’s, as well as a dump trucking company and a wholesale auto exchange. In his free time, when not at Shriner functions you can find Chuck fishing a BassT ournament and spending time with his family in the outdoors hunting or fishing, and serving their community through their church. 7 8 January Shriner of the Month Jim Politte Jim was raised as a Master Mason at Magnolia-Euclid Lodge #625. He joined Moolah on November 3, 2001, and is an active member of the Arab Patrol. As a humble Shriner, he has on several occasions volunteered at our hospital by offering free haircuts to our patients along with Noble Dick Long. Noble Politte has consistently been top in circus sales each year and volun- teers each year to work the novelty booths. The Moolah® Public Relations Committee is proud to have Noble Jim Politte as our January Shriner of the Month.

2018 Shriner of the Year Jeff Kitsmiller, Sr. Our Shriner of the Year for 2018 is Noble Jeff Kitsmiller Sr. Noble Kitsmiller’s Masonic journey started as a DeMolay Member. He is a Past Master Councilor Gardenville Chapter, Past State Master Councilor Missouri DeMolay, Legion of Honor, Cross of Honor, Honorary Member International Supreme Council Order of DeMolay.

He was raised a Master Mason in 1974 at Gardenville Lodge, He is also a member of Noble Lodge. He has served as Worshipful Master, District Deputy Grand Master, Past Chairman Grand Lodge Public Relations Committee, Junior Grand Marshal for the .

Noble Kitsmiller is a member of Keystone Royal Arch, Jeremiah Council, Ascalon Commandery and Scottish Rite Member since 1974. As a member of the Scottish Rite, he is a Knight Commander of Court of Honour, Wise Master St Louis Chapter Rose Croix, Inspector General Honorary 33 degree and President 33rd Association.

Joining Moolah in 1975, Noble Kitsmiller has served as President of the Moolah® Clowns, President of the Moolah Past Mas- ter, President of the DeMolay Committee and is currently serving as Membership Chairman of Moolah®.

From every aspect of our fraternity, Noble Kitsmiller continues to give back from our Masonic Lodges to our Hospitals. From the Moolah® Public Relations Committee it is an honor to select Noble Jeff Kitsmiller as the Shriner of the Year! 2019 Shrine Circus Update Russell Georgen – Circus Chairman (636-459-6606) Ron Reynolds – Circus Director (314-732-2121)

The 2019 Moolah Shrine Circus committee is hard at work. Mark your calendars for March 21st through March 24th. We are getting close to our circus with the Billy Martin Circus.

Please get out and get sponsors and advertisers for our circus. All you have to do is ask. Most companies are putting together their budgets now and could easily add us to it.

You should have your Circus Tickets and Child Coupons by now, so let’s all sell as many as possible.

The Circus Committee is meeting on the second Wednesday of each month from September to March in the Guides unit room. Any and all volunteers are welcome to join us. There is always plenty to do. Arrive at 5:30 PM for a light dinner and the meeting begins at 6:00 PM. Please RSVP so we know how much food to prepare. 314-732-2121 or [email protected]. Our goal is to continue to make our circus the best ever, and to keep the seats full. 9 oolah® Statistics M as of October 31, 2018

10 Hotel Reservations for the Presentation Ball Hampton Inn St. Louis/Westport for $99.00 per night Address: 2454 Old Dorsett Rd. Maryland Heights, MO 63043 Phone: 314-298-7878 Check in: 2/23/2019 Check out: 2/24/2019 Hampton Inn does have a shuttle with the last return from Moolah being at 11:45pm Free Breakfast

Courtyard St. Louis Westport Plaza for $72.00 per night Address: 11888 Westline Industrial Dr. St Louis, MO 63146 Phone: 1-800-321-2211 or 314-997-1200 Check in: 2/23/2019 Check out: 2/24/2019 Courtyard does not have a shuttle service

Drury Hotels for $81.00 per night Address: 12220 Dorsett Rd. Maryland Heights, MO 63043 Phone: 314-576-9966 Check in: 2/23/2019 Check out: 2/24/2019 Drury Hotels does not have a shuttle service 2019 Moolah® Shrine Circus Important Information RINGMASTER CLUB – HERE IS HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER In years past you got a hat for selling 2 books of tickets ($300), you got a hat and a shirt for selling 5 books of tickets ($750) and a hat, a shirt, and a jacket for selling 10 books of tickets ($1500). Well this year, as long as you hit DOLLAR AMOUNTS, whether ads, tickets, or banners, you will get the items listed above. So sell those tickets, ads, sponsorships and banners.

CIRCUS PARADE IN ST. CHARLES AND KICKOFF AT MOOLAH • The Circus Parade is moving back to St. Charles. • Parade starts at 11:00am. Line-up is 10:00am but we recommend arriving at 9:00am. • Line-up is at ACF Foundry Art Centre 520 N. Main Street, St. Charles, MO • You MUST register to hold your space in the parade. Applications can be found at https://moolah.org/shrine-circus-parade/ • If you have a float with exposed wheels, you need to have “WheelW alkers” walking alongside your float to keep kids from getting under the wheels. • This is a “community parade” so remember the Imperial Shrine Rules. Our Ladies are welcome to ride as passengers in vehicles with at least 4 wheels. Ladies may NOT drive the float or a vehicle; they can only participate as a passenger • We will also be participating, in a limited way, in the Cottleville St. Patrick’s Day Parade. All units are encouraged to go to the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in St. Louis.

CIRCUS – MARCH 21 - MARCH 24 AT THE ST. CHARLES FAMILY ARENA. Child coupons are good at “ALL” performances. General Admission Only • Thursday, March 21st at 7:00pm – Grand Entry • Friday, March 22nd at 10:30am – Modified Grand Entry • Friday, March 22nd at 7:30pm – Grand Entry & Color Guard • Saturday, March 23rd at 10:00am - Modified Grand Entry • Saturday, March 23rd at 2:30pm – Grand Entry • Saturday, March 23rd at 7:30pm – Grand Entry • Sunday, March 24th at 1:00pm – Grand Entry & Hearing Impaired • Sunday, March 24th at 6:00pm – Grand Entry 11 12 13 14 dor luncheons on the second Friday of the month. We will be meeting on January 11th. Call Wally at 314-498-6915 or send an e-mail to wallyglo- Co-Chairmen [email protected] for a reservation. Gone West..... Noble John Michael Cordell...... PP Dennis Kelly 314-324-6456 …. It is with much sadness that we report the [email protected] Happy Birthday to all Ambassadors who have a passing of our friend and brother, Noble John PP David Dieckhaus 314-223-8124 birthday this month. Come to the Ambassador Mike Cordell. Regardless of how you knew him [email protected] luncheon and be the first in the food line. What name wise, he was an all around great individual. Treasurer: Don Wander 314-426-2582 an honor!!!! He was a CAN DO kind of guy and was a driving [email protected] force in many or of events, activities and causes. Secretary: Wally Bowman 314-498-6915 It is with sadness that we remember the loss Please keep his bride Carla and family in your [email protected] of John Michael “Mike” Cordell. He was an thoughts and prayers. outstanding Shriner who never complained or January is the Month of empty pockets. January said anything negative. He organized the Patient Happy New Year!!!! The 2019 PIC’s are ready to is also the month of renewal and inspiration. Party making it very successful. Prayers go out to take command. Congratulations to the New Team his family. that will lead the Air patrol during 2019 ** Stay The Christmas season is over and what a great tuned for 2019 Officers / Election had not taken time it was at Moolah. There were so many It is also with sadness that another Ambassador place at this time. parties and activities it was impossible to attend has passed. Robert Lang passed away in No- them all. It is hoped you and your family had a vember. He was a 33rd degree Mason and the A big tip of the Fez to our out-going Air Patrol Pres- joyful and happy Christmas. Director Emeritus of the Moolah Shrine Chanters. ident Noble Bill Stears and his crew. Thanks Bill for Prayers go out to his family. an outstanding tour of duty. Pretty sure the New In 2018 Illustrious Sir Kyle McEvoy lived up to his Crew at the Head Table have a great Flight Plan. motto: “Having Fun for Generations to Come”. There Several Ambassadors are in sickness and Consider yourself briefed. The Fasten Your Seat were many activities that kept all of us busy having distress. Remember them in your prayers. On a Belt Sign is on.. so.. Hang ON.. Wheels up in.... fun. Who can forget the two Ceremonials, the happier note: Russell Georgen is in good spirits Cardinal baseball game, the Mizzou football trip, and and improving every day. He is now back at work. Plans are in the making for The Air patrol Presen- the First Lady’s Rock-n-Roll Bingo fundraiser. The tation of officers. The date is set for ????. Stay highlight of the year was the Potentates’ Christmas As Shriners, it comes as no surprise, to have so tuned for details. Ball. The food was excellent, the music was known many famous men who were Masons and Shri- to us and people had fun dancing. A “big thank you” ners. The list is endless. We need to acknowl- Thanks to everyone that contributed to make and to Illustrious Sir Kyle. edge them and their contributions. Some of the put into action, A very successful Santas Party for names are very recognizable while other are not. our Shriners Patients. Hundreds of our kids and The Ambassador Christmas party was well One name that is familiar is Harry S. Truman. He their families had a phenomenally good time. attended. It was a time for all to relax, see old became the 33rd President of the Mark your calendars for A Night with The MO- friends and make new ones. It was a pleasure leading the country through the difficult post-war TOWN Review at Moolah. Mark your calendar for to see widows enjoying their time with us. The years. He was the first Worshipful Master of Saturday, February 16rd. Come on up, Support entertainment was fun and helped get people into Grandview Lodge, a 33degree Mason, the 97th the Air Patrol and GET YOUR GROOVE ON. the Christmas spirit. Grand Master of Missouri and a member of Ararat Check out the Moolah Printed Camels tale for Temple. all the info. ** Cash Bar available – Get a Table Several activities are planned for January. Put together and save on the admission price. down the bus trips for January and February Trivia about Truman: 1. Only President to receive a Membership to the Air Patrol is a bargain and on your calendar. January 5th is to NEMO and 33rd degree 2. Captain in the US army 3. Only Pres- comes with LOTS of incredible perks. Dues for January 19th-20th is to Three Rivers, and Feb- ident to receive a 50 year Masonic pin 4. Assassi- 2019 are due and we now have the ability to ruary 16th is to Jefferson City. Sign up by calling nation attempt was made on his life while President. process them via charge or debit card. Contact Monica at 314-878-6301.Space is limited. Do not Extra Trivia: Do you know what the “S” stands for in our Secretary Noble Chris Grau and he will take forget the Stated Meeting on January 16th. See Truman’s name? Answer in next month’s Camels’ care of it for you . the Camels’ Tales for other Moolah activities. Tales. No fair looking up the answer. Circus 2019 is March 21 through the 24th. Get At the November Ambassador lunch, Jack Melton ONCE AN AMBASSADOR those Ads, Booster sheets and tickets sold. ** gave a list of upcoming Moolah events. Bill Brad- ALWAYS AN AMBASSADOR Check the NOTAMS regarding Circus parade and ford gave a hospital report. There is a need to fill Kick-off. http://stlshrinecircus.com/ the toy chest for hospital patients. Jeff Kittsmiller encouraged all Ambassadors to ask a fellow Winter Flying is great fun ** Once you get that Mason to become a Shriner. Ron Reynolds cockpit warmed up a bit. Check that Tarmac spoke about the circus. Ads for the circus book breaking action on initial Taxi..... are needed. Car Shield is again a corporate sponsor. Also, the Circus Angel program needs Tailwinds, donations from units and clubs to help send kids Dan-O – N600SR to our great circus. Plan to attend the Ambassa- 15 Patrol. More information to follow. Rob Boland is was a teacher of music and our conductor for our Chairman and reservation clerk. many years. He and Lady June traveled to many places to hear music of many kinds. The Patrol was well represented at the 2018 Potentate’s Christmas Ball. We are definitely one We are very fortunate to now have as our of the largest and most active units at Moolah. conductor Nobel Jim Gesell. As Bob did before Director: Dave Evans Great turn out by the Ladies and their Patrol men. him, Jim carries on the duties as conductor in a President: Keith Schilb Ho Ho back at ya! manner that continues that success leading us to Vice President: Tom Shumate a level of musical pleasure. Secretary: Jim Gesell The Patrol Room was used to support the Grand With the joy of Christmas behind us and the Treasurer: Tom Nelson Lodge MO Chip Program during the Santa Break- hopes of a prosperous New Year ahead, we fast on December 8 th and 9 th. Noble Lodge Chanters continue to please those fortunate The American Muscle Unit has rennovated their and Kirkwood Lodge were the host organizations enough to be within the sounds of our melodious new room at the Shrine. The room has a brand for this event. We were happy to be a part of the award winning voices. In the coming year we new large screen TV, new lights, and new ceiling Masonic Children’s Identity Program. Our room hope to please with our sounds and deliver to fans. Stop by and check it out! provided a great atmosphere for the kids and your ears tones to be always pleasing. their families. The American Muscle Unit is an active parade “Shrine land” is busy with Nobles going about Unit, and we most recently paraded our Muscle A big Atta-Boy goes out to the Marching 48 their philanthropic work with expectations that Cars on November 17th in Granite City, Illinois. ground crew for the Fall Ceremonial. We had the they hope the future success of our efforts holds We are looking for additional new genies to pilot longest hole in the tournament. I mean the height for our kids in this New Year. our Flying Carpets. Please consider joining us of the grass. Tim and his acquisition of HS “as- if you wish to show off your Muscle Car or if you tro” turf provided a challenging par 48 hole. The The Chanters’ future is hinged on the group of would like to delight those attending our parades putters were kept shiny and the golf balls were worthy new officers leading us in the direction by piloting a Magic Carpet. the cleanest on the course. Hitting it straight was of bettering ourselves to a point beyond any not an option. previous year. They are listed above and we The American Musclemen will meet on Wednes- have hope that these Nobles have more success day, January 2 at 5 pm to paint the Unit Room. The Shrine Circus is here – Yes we have Ele- than any officers who have ever led the Chanters The regular monthly business meeting will follow. phants !!! Mark the dates! March 21-24th at the in years passed. St Charles Family Arena – You should be selling The American Musclemen will work with the Smokin' ads and tickets now. Tim McCraw is our ticket This is the time his Illustrious Sir Kyle McEvoyy and First Lady Kerry retire from office. The Nobles to conduct our Annual Memorial Day BBQ Chairman this year. Sell Sell Sell !!! Chanters very much appreciate their service and event at Jefferson Barracks on Saturday, May 18, wish them every future happiness. 2019. This popular event feeds all our veterans and Circus Parade is March 9th – Start time TBD the hospital staff at Jefferson Barracks pork steaks, Circus Kick Off to follow the Parade at the Temple We will like to thank all fellow Nobles for making chicken breasts, cole slaw, potato salad, drinks, and – Need Patrolmen to operate the Jail and sell our time as pleasurable as it could ever be with individually wrapped desserts. tickets to our Raffle Item. such a wonderful organization as our Moolah. March 16 th, 2019 – We are planning to partic- If you have a muscle car you would like to show ipate in the St Pat’s Parade Down Town. Save or parade, join us. If you do not have a mus- the date and dress warm. More information will cle car but would like to drive one of the Unit's be announced at the business meeting. John Frederick (Barley) Director Mystical Flying Carpets, join us! The American Lee Mueller (Green Jeans)- Pres Muscle Unit meets at 6:30 pm the first Wednes- “48 in 2019” May all your marching be down hill! Gary Fanger (Duffer)- 1st Vice Pres day of every month. Our Unit room is on the “PROUD TO BE A MOOLAH PATROLMAN” – Steve Leassner (Slap-Shot) 2nd V ice Pres. same level as the office, in the SouthWest corner SPREAD THE WORD – JOIN THE BEST John Tremblay ( Shabba-Dabba)- Treas of the Shrine What a great December! Lots of events which Director Emeretis: Jerry Lee Gaddy 636 458-8951 means lots of fun for all. The patient party was great Director: William Bradford 314-974-3084 with a few clowns getting on TV that night. Thanks President: Barry Spitzer 314-239-8179 to Duffer (Gary Fanger) and his lady Lucy for an Treasurer: William Bradford 314-974-3084 awesome Clown Christmas Party. Lots of food and lots of kids, who could ask for a better time. Captain Patrick Hensley P.P. 314-330-7028 Secretary: John Glass 314-805-8376 President Rob Boland 314-482-8866 1st Vice President: Jim Gesell 636 925-0098 Congrats to all of our new officers and we all are looking to have another great year for our Unit. Greeting to Nobles and Ladies! It saddens us to lose a friend. The loss of our

Follow us at www.arabpatrol.webs.com dear friend, Nobel Robert M. Lang is to his family, friends, the Shrine, the Chanters and most of Within a week we'll be hosting our 4th annual Save the date! One of the biggest events of all to his dear wife, Lady June, a loss that will Trivia Nite on January 12th. Hopefully you all the year will be the 2019 Arab Patrol Officer’s not soon pass for where there was music, there have a lot of friends coming and deposited all Presentation. It is scheduled for February 2nd in would be the Langs. Music began their lives your donations for door prizes and basket items the Moolah Oasis. We will be sharing the dance together when Bob fell in love with the singer in for our ladies to organize. Here's a big THANKS floor with the YOMO, Gateway 500, and the Air his band, a beautiful songstress named June. for all the preparation work you all have already Music continued to be their passion throughout put towards our fundraiser. Also thanks to all the their lives for wherever music could be heard, workers who helped out that night. Hope you all 16 there you could be certain to find the Langs. Bob have a great time. Its about time to start practicing for the skits. We receive a toy upon departing our Hospital. To help will meet every Monday until the skit director feels fund the purchase of these toys, the Committee vot- that we are Oscar ready. This probably means every ed to donate $1,000 to the TCAA Toy Chest Fund. Monday because he is a tough taskmaster. Not only do we have to get timing down but we have to If you like to interact with and support your fellow be able to move the props effienctly to and from the Nobles and our Shriner Kids and their families, then ring. Also if you do not have a part in the skits your we would love to have you join us. Because of the presense on the ring is important to the act itself. So responsibilities of the Committee members at Stat- hopefully you all can dance while sitting. President: Bill Bradford ed Meetings, we now meet the second Wednesday Vice President: Ernie DeClue of every month at 7:00 pm. Future events coming up will include the R-V Temple Coordinator: Matt Schoonover show and Home show which help to promote our Hospital Coordinator: Andy Maine circus. Get you circus tickets from Gonzo (Erie Secretary: Jim Gesell Gonzalez-Rubio) our man in charge of sales. By Treasurer: John Spraul Director: Bud Waters 636-225-2354 the way thats another thankless job so thanks President: Dennis Martin 636-293-3348 Gonzo for volunteering again. The Hospital Reception Committee Christmas Vice President: Gary Fanger 636-447-2361 Party was held on Friday, December 7. Attend- Secretary: Dwayne Hepler 314-324-3453 We need everyone ready for the upcoming ees were treated to a wonderful meal, great Treasurer: Charlie Haas 314-575-5020 America's Got Talent Show. Merlin (Tom Dolan) company, and Christmas Carols. informed me that he made it to the second round We Dance So Kids Can Walk where he will compete on TV against the other The Racquet Ruckus racquetball tournament Now that January and February are here the pace contestants in in February. He told me was held on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at of life slows down a little bit, so plan on joining us that his talent has something to do with his toes Vetta near 270 and Tesson Ferry. The on-line on Friday night and enjoy good music and friends. but would not go any further. He just said we silent auction (which began on November, 22nd During the month of January we have four Friday have to watch and vote for him. So get ready to ) ended on December 9th. As always, the orga- night dances to choose from, January 11 and 25 dial brothers. nizer Bob Berry did an outstanding job running are DJ nights. January 4 and 18 are band nights. both the racquetball tournament and the Silent In February we have four Friday night dances to Surpise sex is the best thing to wake up to. Unless Auction. The money collected will be used at our choose from, February 1 and 22 are DJ nights. you’re in prison!!! St. Louis Hospital to fund things not paid for by February 8 and 15 are band nights. Enjoy Friday Tampa, including Hand Camp, Dobbs Bars and evenings in the Oasis and please remember we are prosthetic supplies for POPs, food for Research open to everyone, so please tell your friend. patients and their families, PT/OT equipment, Pain-management materials, and BBQs for Director- Dave Glenn 314-560-4431 On January 4 the Moolah Shrine Swing Dance is Hospital patients, families, and staff. Over the proud to present Serapis in the Oasis- one of Saint by Jim Hubeli past 7 years that Bob has run this event, he has Louis premier bands playing R&B, Blues and Rock donated over $320,000 to our St. Louis Shriners and Roll. On January 18, the Moolah Shrine Swing At the Fall Ceremonial on Nov. 17, the day ended Hospital for Children. We all owe Bob a gigantic with a shrimp and sausage boil with potatoes put Dance is proud to present Crossfire in the Oasis “Well Done” and “Thank You” for all his efforts for together by Potentate Kyle and First Lady Kerry Room. They play a wide variety of music from Pop, and their crew. We all enjoyed this different feast the Hospital patients. Motown, R&B, Rock Classics. and there was plenty of food for everyone. Right before this was the Masters Golf Tournament with Committee responsibilities include collecting On February 8 the Moolah Shrine Swing Dance is courses in many of the unit rooms. Our President the password at Stated Meetings, running the proud to present Trilogy. They are a great band that Dave Glenn with help from Christian Wester- Shrine Gift Shop, collecting tickets and donations keeps the dance floor full. mayer put together a tough par 3 hole with green at Shrine meals, and other duties requested by On February 15 the Moolah Shrine Swing Dance is carpet for putting. We had plenty of players come the Potentate. Our certified members conduct proud to present the Charlie Mann Band playing the through and scores were recorded. Prizes were BBQs at the Hospital for patients, their families, Classics from 1960 thru 1990. awarded at the shrimp boil later. and staff and also provide tours of the Hospital. Some Committee members are volunteers who We provide a cash bar and sell pizza by the slice while At the Drum Corps meeting on Nov. 10, the staff the reception desk at the Hospital to greet they last, at each of our dances. You are welcome to following officers were elected for 2019. Director - and welcome our patients and their families and bring your own snacks. No outside drinks are allowed. Rick Gwydir, Drum Major - Dave Glenn, Presi- to provide a small gift to each child when they dent - Richard Watts, Vice President - Christian leave. Additional volunteers are always needed Admission is $6 on DJ nights. Doors open at 6:30 Westermayer, Secretary - Rick Gwydir, Treasurer to help at the Hospital during clinic hours in the pm. Basic dance lessons start at 7 pm. The DJ - Dave Glenn, Sgt. at Arms - Joe Shapiro, Exec- morning, afternoon, or both. If you are available, utive Committee - Don Baur and Tom Wigginton, plays from 7 pm to 11pm. please contact President Bill Bradford at (314) Admission is $10 on band nights. Doors open at TCAA Directors - Bob Atwell, Jay Traxel and Jim 974-3084. Hubeli. Chaplain - Don Baur. With this fine slate 6:30 pm. Band plays from 7 to 11 pm. No dance lessons are provided on band nights. of officers, we know the Drum Corps will have Our Shriners Hospital for Children sees on another successful year of fun, fellowship and average 800 patients per month in the outpatient service for Moolah and Shrinedom. If you are looking for a place to have a party clinc. This does not include patients for surger- with music, a dance floor and a cash bar, the The Drum Corps wishes to congratulate Illustri- ies, the POPS Department, Research, or therapy Friday night Swing Dance Club is the place to ous Sir Kyle McEvoy and First Lady Kerry for an visits, all who also receive a toy upon departing be. Reserve a spot for 20 or more guests and we outstanding and successful and productive year for the Hospital. This brings the total to more than Moolah in 2018. 1,000 children and toys a month, and this does not include the siblings of patients who also 17 will provide a cake and reserved tables for your Did you know as a Moolah Shriner, you are also a This is a fairly quiet time of year for our unit since celebration. Regular admission fees apply. Just member of TCAA? As a member of TCAA you may most of the festivals we participate in take place give us advance notice in order for us to provide also be a guest at one of our monthly board meeting in the summer and fall. We can use this time a cake.Plan a date night and join us for a fun (normally the 4th Wednesday of the month in the Air for planning both for the circus and for our unit filled evening. Invite your friends, too. There is Patrol room around 6:30pm), we just ask that you events. This is a perfect time for brothers consid- plenty of room to dance on our 2,600 square foot call the Secretary or President in advance so that ering joining us to get to know us in our informal meetings before the heavy season kicks off. Just dance floor. we have head count for refreshments. call one of us for details about our next meeting. If you hear or see a child or a family with a child Our best for a happy, blessed New Year for all, that may be able to use the services of our hospital, including our Shriners’ kids and their families. please let them know. Our Hospital needs patients.

* * * What is TCAA * * * As members of Temple Charity Activities Associ- President: Bob Atwell 314-609-6457 ation, we help provide and assist Our St. Louis Secretary: George Pryor 636-926-9942 Hospital with some of their needs and request for Director: Illustrious Sir Lenny Martin Director: Rich Schomaker the hospital and/or patients. Ask your Unit Rep- President: Stan Zurosky resentative or call Bob (636-675-4590) and we 1 Vice President: Dan Coffey CALLING ALL RETIREES! can come out to your meetings and give a brief 2nd Vice President: DJ Hermen If you belong to AARP or you could belong, you talk. Who are the Unit Representatives? Each Treasurer: Tim Carlson belong here on the THIRD MONDAY of each Shrine Unit can have up to 3 of their members to Secretary: Bill Pires month. This is our regular business meeting date. represent your Shrine Unit and can have a vote at our TCAA Monthly meetings. Happy New Year to all Nobles and their Ladies from YOMO. In addition, we also meet on the FIRST MONDAY TCAA has "HLP-KDS" License Plate Stickers for of each month. On both dates we meet at 9:00 sale--only $3.00 each. Ask your unit representative. We are YOMO, the guys in the little yellow cars A.M. in the Guides Room on the 3rd Floor of you see in parades. Right now we are in our the Temple and play Poker or Gin Rummy. We TCAA is looking for “Corporate Donations", to ul- clean up, repair, get ready for the year mode. usually play until noon and then break for our timately provide necessary funds to support The We will start with the Mardi Gras in February, brown bag lunch; then back to the game and play Saint Louis Shriners Hospital. We need your help then finish up in December. We will do about 100 until 2:00pm. in our mission to support our St. Louis Shriners events a year, including everything from parades Hospital. Please give Bob a call (636-675-4590) to events where we have the cars for display. We Come when you want and leave when you want. if you know a company with surplus items to be all owe a huge thank you to Cpt Greg Heins, and donated that can be used to sell. his two Lieutenant’s Stan Zurosky, Kevin Heins for all their hard work during the year for the Mini A lifetime membership dues is $1.00 for which you Patrol. Also a thank you to Rob Hynes and his will receive a card attesting to your membership. Ever thought about purchasing ID Theft Protection and/or Pre-Paid Legal assistance, give us a call and lady Nikki for great work on making our static we have a program in place that just may help you displays go so smoothly. This is a good opportunity to get out of those out while also supporting TCAA. “honey do” chores for a while. A thank you for a job well done goes to our The new Hospital is going well and here are the retiring president Rick Smith and his Lady Susan TRY US, YOU WILL LIKE US. Call any one of the newer Hospital statistics: November – Inpatient for all their hard work in 2018. officers above for more information. 15, Outpatient 733, Outpatient Surgery 62, Tele- We also owe a debt of gratitude to retiring Direc- health - December - Hospital statistics numbers tor Gary Holland, for his many years of advice not yet available. With the recent passing of John and help. Fortunately Illustrious Sir Lenny Martin Cordell, TCAA lost an active TCAA Repetitive has agreed to be our new director. who contributed a lot of time and talent to TCAA. He will be missed. A thank you to Paul Smith for his excellent job, gathering donations for the YOWAY 250. President Jim Gasell 636-925-0098 REMEMBER OUR HOSPITAL NEEDS KIDS, SO Lastly a thank you to Dave Schmucker for updat- 1st VP Tim Carlson 314-774-0679 SPREAD THE WORD. PLEASE ALERT THE OF- ing our by-laws. 2nd VP Patrick Hensley FICERS WHEN YOU KNOW OF SICKNESS 3rd VP John Jaegers OR DISTRESS. President Stan and his Lady Gretchen have a Sec'y Treas/Scribe, Bob Daniels H-636-441-4917 fun year planned for us. We also love to include C-636-675-4590 our ladies as much as possible. We have several E-MAIL [email protected] family events during the year. *** Happy New Year!! *** Director: Ken Wright 636-288-1130 We look forward to helping Illustrious Sir Don Congratulations to the newly Elected Potentate President: Derrick Bruce 636-634-5357 Taylor making this one of the best years ever. and the rest of the Divan line along with All the Treasurer: Mark Ballance 314-795-4058 other Units and Club Officers at Moolah for 2019, Secretary: Wayne Mosher 314-432-5718 Come to a meeting, check us out, we meet on especially for newly Elected officers of TCAA. Greetings Brethren. Hope you all had a wonder- the 2nd Wednesday in the YOMO room. ful holiday season and are ready to swing into 18 motion for this year’s circus. President: Dave Larkin 636-734-7718

We had one of the best Holiday Parties in the his- tory of Daniel Boone! Besides the huge turnout, the appetizers were fantastic (a big thank you to everyone that brought one to share), the food was outstanding. Also, back by popular demand we had Anita Rosamond as our entertainment and she brought a Sax player with her that really added a special level of entertainment. My favor- ite part was seeing the special musical talents of our own members. But, above all the highlight of the evening was the fellowship within our Shrine Club. We are truly blessed to have such a friend- ly group of nobles and Ladies.

We are a friendly and sociable group that include our Ladies in all our activities. We meet on the last Thursday of the month at JJ’s Restaurant in O’Fallon. Arrive between 6:00 and 6:30 for dinner. We order off the menu and have separate checks. After dinner (around 7:30) the guys have a meeting and the Ladies play bunko.

Whether you are a member of Daniel Boone, or not -- we would love to have you and your Lady join us. We’ll make sure that you and your Lady are greeted when you arrive and that you’ll al- ways feel welcome. If you want to join us for one of our dinners – just show up!!!

President: Fred Burks 573-881-4777 Secretary: Patrick Talbott 573-489-3539 By Mitch Weinsting

Well a new year is starting and hopefully we all enjoyed a Tiger win at the Liberty Bowl. Things continue to stay busy at Tiger Shrine. Make it a news year’s resolution to get more involved. Congratulations to our new Potentate, Illustrious Sir Don Taylor and his Divan. Tiger is looking forward to 2019!!

Due to the weather in November our Frog Leg dinner was postponed. At this writing it is planned for our January meeting which will be held on January 28. Come out and enjoy some good ole frog legs.

Be sure and mark your calendar for our installation of officers. It will be held on 2/16/19 in at the Elks lodge. This is the same location as before and it is always a good time. Look for details in the mail as we get closer to the event. I am sure we will have a bus for the trip.

The January meeting will be 1/28/19. Folks start showing up around 5:30pm. Come out and enjoy the club and have a good meal and some cool drinks.

The Tiger Shrine club is located at 2315 N Stadium Blvd, Columbia, MO 65202.

19 MISSOURI

Foreigner records special version of 80’s hit song to benefit Shriners Hospitals

Foreigner recently partnered with Shriners Hospitals for Children to re-record their biggest hit, I Want to Know What Love Is, alongside a choir of Shriners patients. The song will be released in January, along with an awesome new music video. Stay tuned! #ShowThemLove

Learn more on the Foreigner website: foreigneronline.com 20 Photo provided by foreigneronline.com Noble lodge # 684 Daughters of the Nile Worshipful Master: Tony White 314.704.8394 [email protected] Sydyk Temple #107 Secretary: John Schembri 314.878.4129 Queen: Joyce-Ann Jailette-Lobener 314-874-9095 [email protected] Secretary: PQ Mary LaTragna 314-566-4727 Asst. Secretary: William Benson 636.219.9249 [email protected] Happy 2019, another New Year, time to begin again with a fresh start. Time to work for the Children at the Hospital*. Noble Lodge’s Regular communications will be held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month but there will not be a meeting on The last couple of months was busy as well as being a lot of fun and hard work. We Jan 1st. Plans are underway for a special activity on January 29th, had our Bazaar, then Thanksgiving and of course Christmas with our Nobles. Decem- more details to follow. The February meetings will be on the 5th ber was full of a lot of activities. We welcomed a new princess and hope she enjoyed and the 19th. Light dinner begins at 6:00 pm with our gavel falling her night at Sydyk Temple No. 107. at 7:00pm. All Nobles of the Shrine are invited to attend. Any woman 18 years of age or older can become a princess in Sydyk Temple. All they We tentatively plan to do EA degree(s) on the second Tuesday of need to do is ask one of us for information and they are on their way. To find out more about every month. The first line signer or sponsor for each candidate Daughters of the Nile you can all PQ Mary LaTragna at 314-566-4727; she is our Secretary. can submit the Petition for Degrees in person or via mail along with a fee of $150 in cash or a check made out to Noble Lodge #684. In February we will hold a Soup and Chili Supper on February 10th. It is close to Val- Once received, the petition will be read and the candidate will be entines Day so bring your Valentine Sweetheart out and join us for Dinner. The meal notified of the next steps to be taken. The lodge address is 12545 will be served at Rose Hill on 11122 Olive Blvd, Creve Coeur 63141. Fee Fee Road, St. Louis, MO 63146. The lodge is located at the rear of the Moolah Temple on the far left hand side of the builing. March is just around the corner and the Circus right on it’s heels. It is the most fun time of the year for us because we get to work with the Nobles from our Shrine. So Noble Lodge conducted a MOCHIP event at the Moolah Shrine, keep March in mind and get ready to work for the Children. Arab Patrol Room, on December 8th. There were many parents who participated getting the benefit of getting important digitized March is also a change of officers for Sydyk. We will make sure the date and time of information that could be provided to the local police should their our installation is printed here. child or grand child ever be missing.

In addition, as part of the Lunch with Santa, Noble lodge spon- Temple Club sored 20 families in need from the Pattonville School District who HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! received a $50 gift certificate from Schnucks Markets, and their It is with great joy that we begin a new year that is hoped to be filled with all good children also received a stuffed animal and other small toys. things for all of us.

We would like to express that we morn the passing of John Michael At our December meeting, we installed our new officers: Cordell who was a strong supporter of our lodge and the Shrine. He Christine Dieckhaus, President was also the sponsor of many new candidates who became master Patricia Aaron, Vice President masons. He was highly respected and will be dearly missed. Kathy Meyers, Secretary Kathy Kelly, Treasurer. Noble Lodge now has a book rack outside the Lodge Room. It has various books and publications about Masonry. Feel free to borrow Congratulations to Darlene Newman on a great year as president. any thing you would like to read, or if you have some books you We had a fun year!! would like donate, please do so. We had a great time at the luncheon and sold lots of goodies at our bake sale. Hus- To get the most up-to-date information on what is happening at bands were invited and many were in attendance. The social hour began at 10:30 Noble Lodge, check out our website at http://www.noble684.com. with wine and Hors D’oeuvre’s. Lunch was served at noon.

If you have any questions, contact the Master or Secretary from the Do you wish you could join Temple Club and have a lot of fun while helping support information listed above. the Temple but you don’t know if you’re eligible? Women 18 or older recommended by a Temple Club member or related to a Shriner in good standing in any Shrine Tem- ple, preferable by – but not limited to – birth, marriage or adoption shall be entitled to membership in Temple Club. Dues are $12 per year. We’d love to have you as part of our fun friends. Call any of us or ask us at Bunko.

Here’s wishing you all a HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

Marcia Jacobi 21 2222 2018 Donations We thank you!

October Transportation Fund: Meramec Valley Aerie No. 3781 $2,051.00, Precision Daylighting, Inc. $300.00, First Motion Products, LC $300.00, Wilbur & Susan Heath $50.00, Thomas Turner DBA Turner Trucking Co. $100.00, Arca Teocalli #21 Order of Quetzalcoatl $6,000.00, Nailah LOS of North America $268.00, Drum & Bugle Corps $5,000.00, TCAA $1,000.00, Air Patrol $1,000.00, Yomo $2,000.00, Danielle & Marie Lambert $420.00, Gateway 500 $2,000.00, Yomo $500.00 Moolah Temple: Dorothy Bennett $20.00, James Moats $50.00, Lionel Goede $5.00, Harry Allen $2.50, Wayne Bridges, $100.00, Thomas Groves $5.00, William Greening $25.00, David Crader $10.00, Richard Porterfield $5.00, Ronnie Inman $5.00, Timothy Reinhold $20.00, Donald Scoville $25.00, Billy Swyres $5.00, Stephen Unnerstall $65.00, Ryan Georgen $10.00, Chad Casalone $100.00, Timothy Reinhold $20.00, Donald Werth $5.00, Frederick Deveydt $20.00, Todd Geraghty $5.00, Gary Julius $32.50 Circus: Guides Bingo $1,500.00, Guides Bingo $1,800.00

November Transportation Fund: Shrinettes $150.00, Air Patrol $1,000.00, Guides $2,000.00, Joseph Ryan $150.00 Moolah Temple: Philip Keim $12.00, Judd Presley $15.00, Irvin Waller $10.00, James Lambrich $25.00, Arthur Montgomery $50.00, David Devine $10.00, Gerald Oden $20.00, Eugene Loche $15.00 First Lady Fundrasier: Valenti’s Meat Market & Bakery $190.00 Circus: Daniel Boone Sc $600.00 Other: Guides $1,600.00 for Potentate Cups, Ladies $51.00 for Pote Suite

Book your next event with Moolah® Moolah Unit/Club/Committee Events: Ballroom: $650 Oasis: $450 $500 security deposit (refunded if no damages are found) Member Benefits for Moolah Shriners & Immediate Family: Ballroom: $875 Oasis: $550 $500 security deposit (refunded if no damages are found) Non-Shriner & General Public Events: Ballroom: $1,750 Oasis: $1,100 $500 security deposit (refunded if no damages are found) Booking: Moolah Office 314.878.6301 Exclusive Caterers: Genesis Catering 314.894.7073, Russo Catering 314.427.4955, Valenti’s Catering 314-691-7958

Come on in and book your next event with us! If you would like to take a look at our rooms feel free to stop by 9:00a-4:30p Monday-Friday. Events must use one of our catering companies with their event!

Weddings • Receptions • Class Reunions • Birthday Parties • Graduation Parties 23 24 March 9th, 1pm-4pm in the Moolah Gym (following the Circus Parade)

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Petting Zoo, Carnival Games, Funnel Cake, and More! (Some booths may have a charge)

Complimentary Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, and Refreshments

For Booth Reservations, contact Joe Shivley at [email protected] or 573-778-6117

25 Meeting Schedules Stated Meetings January 16th May 15th September 18th Stated Meeting Reminders: Dress in business casual, Dues Cards are February 20th June 19th October 16th required, babysitting is provided, dinner is served at 5:30pm and March 20th July 17th November 20th meetings begin at 7:00pm, along with balloting on all new petitions for April 17th August 14th December 18th (election) memberships. Units & Committees Name Date & Time Location Contact Air Patrol 2nd Mon. Bill Stears 636-279-0888 American Muscle 1st Wed. 6:30pm Unit Room Dave Evans 314-724-8606 Arab Patrol 1st Mon. Drill Practice 4th Mon. Patrick Hensley, PP 314-330-7028 B a n d E v e r y W e d . J a c k S c h e r r e r 3 1 4 - 6 4 4 - 5 3 6 2 BBQ Smokin’ Nobles 1st Wed. 7:30pm Unit Room Dennis Burkholder 314-570-1904 Chanters 1st Mon. Business Meeting 7:30pm Unit Room Bill Bradford 314-974-3084 Rehearsal every Mon. 7:30pm Clowns 3rd Mon. John Frederick 314-541-4985 DeMolay 3rd Wed. 6:30pm Jeff Kitsmiller, Jr. 314-991-1511 Directors Staff 1st Mon. Fred Zurfluh, IV 314-910-3950 Drum Corps 2nd Mon. David Glenn 314-560-4431 Rehearsals 1st, 3rd, 4th Mon. Gateway 500 2nd Tues. Dave Hope 314-406-0744 Guides Last Friday Wayne Price 314-540-5859 Hospital Reception Comm. 2nd Wednesday 7:00pm Unit Room Jim Gesell 636-352-5146 Legion of Honor 4th Tues. Gale Going 314-703-0548 Motor Patrol 2nd Mon. Steve Lovell 314-898-2372 Mounted Lancers 2nd Wed. Ranch Allen Coggins 314-602-7454 Provost Guard 2nd Mon. 7:00pm John Ledbetter 314-229-5824 Seniors 1st Mon. 3rd Mon. Business Guides Room Ken Zesch 314-610-7452 Sound Unit 2nd Mon. Mike Reese 314-229-3682 Sportsmen Unit 3rd Mon. 6:30pm Sheik’s Club Brett Grimm 314-606-4622 Stage Crew 1st Wed. Mark Davis 314-227-2178 Swing Dance Unit 1st Mon. 6:30pm Bud Waters 314-712-6622 TCAA 4th Wed. 6:00pm Oasis Gary Fanger 636-697-5290 Unique Motors 2nd & 4th Mon. Ken Wright 636-288-1130 YOMO 2nd Wed. Lenny Martin, PP 314-795-6561

Clubs Name Date & Time Location Contact Cape SC 4th Wed. 6:00pm Call for Location Albert Blumenberg 573-576-7414 Capital SC 2nd Tues. 6:30pm Capital SC David Lewis 573-338-5537 Daniel Boone SC Last Thurs. 6:30pm JJ’s Restaurant David Larkin 314-734-7718 Ecmo SC 1st Fri. 7:30pm ECMO SC Todd Inserra 573-631-2278 Four Rivers SC 2nd Mon. 7:30pm Gray Summit Tim Hopwood 573-226-3239 Joachim SC 2nd Mon. 7:00pm Shekinah Lodge #256 William Kohout 636-399-4814 Little Dixie SC 4th Wed. L.D. Shrine Park Larry Mitchell 573-721-1288 Mid-Mo SC 2nd Wed. Call for Location Jim Day, Jr. 636-359-3280 Nemo SC 3rd Thurs. 6:00pm Call for Location Paul Kempke 573-470-3329 Semo SC 1st Fri. 6:30pm Semo SC Paul Rose 573-703-4182 Three Rivers SC 3rd Fri. 6:30pm Three Rivers SC Daniel St. Lawrence 573-772-2085 Tiger SC Last Mon. Tiger SC Billy Neal 573-864-4500

Appendant Bodies Name Date & Time Location Contact Daughters of the Nile 1st Wed. Noble Lodge #684 Marie Preble 314-578-1671 Ladies Oriental Shrine 3rd Mon. Noble Lodge #684 Lisa Kennedy 314-471-8003 of North America Temple Club 4th Wed. Oasis Christine Dieckhaus 314-960-6721 26 PETITION FOR INITIATION AND MEMBERSHIP Moolah® Shrine

To the Potentate, Officers and Nobles of Moolah Temple, situated in the Oasis of St. Louis, Desert of Missouri, I, the undersigned, hereby declare that I am a Master Mason in good standing in ______Lodge, #______, located at ______,______which is a Lodge recognized by or in amity with the Conference of Grand Masters of North America. Furthermore, I have resided at my current address for not less than 6 months, as required by the By-laws of The Imperial Council. I respectfully request that I may be made a Noble of the Mystic Shrine, and become a member of your temple.

If I be found worthy and my request granted, I promise to conform to the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of the Imperial Council and the Bylaws and Ceremonies of the Moolah Temple.

Print Full Name:______Wife’s Name:______Birthplace:______Birthdate:______/______/______Were you ever a DeMolay?______If so, what was the Chapter name and location?______Profession or Occupation:______Hobbies/Interests:______Have you previously applied for admission to any temple of the Order? Yes______ _____No______If so, to what temple?______When?______Address:______City, State, Zip:______Home Phone: (_____)______Business Phone: (______)______Cell Phone: (______)______Fax: (______)______E-Mail Address:______Signature:______

Initiation Fee: $100.00 (Payment must accompany this petition) Dues: January-March= $135 April-June= $110 July-October= $85 November-December= $25 25 years of age and younger= $45 (No initiation fee)

Recommended and Vouched for on the Honor of 1. Print Noble’s Name:______Signature:______Member Number:______2. Print Noble’s Name:______Signature:______Member Number:______REV 1/1/16 REV 1/1/16 27 See your ad here!

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1st New Years Day - Office Closed 2nd Gateway 500, YOMO, Air Patrol, & 4th Swing Dance presents Serapis Arab Patrol Presentation 5th Nemo SC Installation 3rd Superbowl Party 11th Ambassadors Meeting 8th Ambassadors Meeting 12th Clowns Trivia Night Swing Dance presents Trilogy 16th Stated Meeting - Ladies Welcome 9th ECMO & MidMO Installation 18th Daniel Boone SC Installation 15th Swing Dance presents Charlie Mann Band Swing Dance presents Crossfire 16th Tiger/Capital/Little Dixie Installation 19th Three Rivers SC Installation Motown at Moolah Clowns Installation & 50th Anniversary Party 20th Stated Meeting - Ladies Welcome 23rd Temple Club 23rd Potentate’s Presentation Ball 26th Guides Presentation 27th Temple Club

March April

1st Swing Dance presents Pennsylvania Slim 7th LOS Installation Blues Band 12th Ambassadors Meeting 8th Ambassadors 17th Stated Meeting - Ladies Welcome 9th Circus Kickoff and Parade 19th Good Friday - Office Closed 15th Swing Dance presents Fanfare 24th Temple Club 20th Stated Meeting - Ladies Welcome 26th Swing Dance presents Trilogy 21st-24th Circus 28th Grand Masters Breakfast 27th Temple Club 29th Swing Dance presents Charlie Mann

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