The New Alhambran Apr-Jun 2014 Official Journal of the International Order ofAlhambra CP Pub AGT #PM41206513

Remember to sell your General Fund Raffle Tickets and get the stubs into Home Office along with your check soon. Also remember that if you need more tickets contact Denise and she will be more than happy Inside... to send them to you. For those of you who did not get tickets with the last issue of The Alhambran please let Denise know so she can get a set out to you to sell. This is one of the most important things this year. Operation Cover-up...... 6 Our Supreme From the Words of Important Chaplain Desk of the Wisdom from the SPEAKS OUT Supreme Vice-Supreme News by Rev. Msgr. Commander Commander Ricardo E. Bass by SC Vince Braun and Insurance..8 Monsignor Bass by VSC Eddie Smith Vince can be reached can be reached by Eddie can be reached by by e-mail e-mail at msgrbass@ e-mail vbraun_vb@yahoo. Alhambra comcast.net [email protected] com Directory...11-18 My dear friends, I would like to take this opportunity to Leadership has been described as “a process St. Francis let you all know about some of the work of social influence in which one person Camp...... 25 As the cold and formidable days of and challenges the Executive Committee can enlist the aid and support of others in Winter are finally coming to a close, the faces. This committee is serious about the accomplishment of a common task” beginning sights and sounds of Spring fill doing what is best for the order. We want although there are alternative definitions of Ocean City Get- the air. Birds are once again singing – to use the programs of the order, such leadership. For example, some understand Together...... 25 buds are beginning to show on various as the scholarship and Alhambra House a leader simply as somebody whom people trees and plants – people are wearing Programs to accomplish the work of the follow, or as somebody who guides or directs Spiritual Gift lighter jackets and seem to have a bounce order and at the same time do so in a others. While others define leadership as Cards...... 26-27 in their steps as they walk along. Spring manner that will allow for a long future “organizing a group of people to achieve a has definitely arrived. With Spring of the order. This team of officers is common goal. PLUS MORE also comes the greatest of all Christian committed to the long term existence of celebrations: Easter. the Order and the work all its members do Leaders are perceived as being more Editor’s Pen for those we serve. experienced, competent, and willing to Although March 20th is the official assume responsibility. But this may not Supreme beginning of Spring, Easter (no matter When considering request for funds for always be the case. A leader begins to Officer’s what date it is celebrated) more or less is Alhambra Houses and scholarships we try rely on individuals to help with especially Columns the unofficial beginning of Spring. The to balance the purpose of these programs challenging tasks. theme of Resurrection is everywhere: with the need to assure the ability of the lilies on the altar – the white/gold the Order to maintain these and other A leader is someone who stands not only vestments worn at the Masses – singing programs. It can be difficult at times to for his cause but takes responsibility and again of the Gloria - and the strain of find ways that we can provide the benefits motivates other individuals also. There is a “Alleluias” as part of almost every hymn of programs such as the scholarships fairly clear difference between being a boss and we sing. Jesus Christ is Risen from the though out the Regions. We set a budget a leader. A leader is a motivation for others dead – Jesus Christ is Lord! and do our best to provide the benefits and inspires individuals to aim high and to those deserving. When it becomes attain that aim. Winter brought with it thoughts of difficult is when the budget is reached darkness and death. Spring brings with it and the majority of the benefit has been One of the single most important aspects of centralized to just a few regions. This past a good leader is dependability. To be a leader (See Chaplain on Page 2) year there have been scholarships granted means you have a lot of responsibilities, so in just four regions. We are mindful of people have to depend on you to take care this and are discussing ways that will these responsibilities. Sometimes, being a allow these benefits to be balanced though leader comes with hard decisions, but it’s out the order. It is a similar case with your responsibility to make those decisions. the Alhambra house loans. We need to If people can depend on you to get them establish requirements for these loans that through not only the good times, but the hard would assure not only ones too.

(See Supreme Commander on Page 2) (See VSC on Page 2)

Dedicated to Assisting the Mentally Challenged (Chaplain continued from Page 1) (Supreme Commander continued from Page 1) (VSC continued from Page 1) thoughts of light and new life: the new life that the use of the funds meet the goals of the The essential quality of a good leader is which we will each share one day with Jesus Order, but also assure the Order’s ability to perseverance. With determination and Christ – the new life first brought to us with continue to support this program. That could be perseverance, we can know that our leader will the Resurrection of Christ. In preparing for the that we need to work out terms of these loans keep focused and get us through difficult times. great Feast of Easter, I made my annual Lenten that would more strongly protect the investment retreat last week. the Order makes. There are hundreds of leaders in this Order, from supreme officers, caravan officers to the persons We are fortunate enough to have a number of Don’t get me wrong, these are two of the who organize events. Each of these leaders have retreat centers in our area and I normally choose best programs the Order has to support our a common goal and that is to be the best. This to make my retreat with the Capuchin Fathers mission and they are well managed now with organization has and has had great leaders and at their retreat house. A retreat gives me the the guideline we have. We just need to be are great examples on how to lead. With hard opportunity to “slow down the engines” which able to have the resources to continue them. I work under the guidance of these senior leaders propel my life: no ringing of phones or ringing can assure you all the this team of officers is anyone can achieve leadership qualities and the of doorbells – no frantically running from dedicated to making that happen. Each has confidence to be a leader. meeting to meeting – no need to prepare for any contributed in a positive way. number of liturgical celebrations. On a retreat, Every organization has to have leaders to I have the ability to just sit and listen to the Lord As well as the Executive Committee works survive. in the quiet of prayer and to read words which well together we need the support and help me to reflect on where I am on my journey participation of the Supreme Directors. We Are you ready to be a leader? I believe you are. through this life. Like Springtime itself, a need make sure they are able to communicate Become a leader in your caravan and become a retreat is, for me, a real source of relaxation, to the members of their regions with the most leader for the future of the International Order refreshment and re-creation. For a few days, accurate information. To accomplish this I of Alhambra. at least, the frenetic schedule of life stops and will be inviting each Supreme Director to the the slow paced schedule of prayer and reflection Executive Committee’s next on-line meeting. We all have heard it “he’s a born leader” I believe takes its place. This will be as observers but will give them the we are “all” born leaders. opportunity for first hand information. We will If you have never been on a retreat, I would hold our next meeting in May and I will sent certainly encourage you to do so if you have the out notices. Gustavo Garcia-Siller, San opportunity. Most retreat centers offer weekend Antonio Texas, becomes an Alhambran retreats programs throughout the year; usually Also, don’t forget to sell the general fund raffle with both a theme and a retreat director who tickets. This could be the best way to keep gives talks throughout the weekend. Retreats the Order financially strong and also keep per have a long history in the life of the Church capita down. Remember if each member sold and are an invaluable way to re-establish just 5 tickets each we would be at our best. communication with the Lord.

As we continue through this Season of Easter – may each of you and your families be filled with the Spirit of Resurrection and New Life. May all of the Lord’s blessings be with you. May this Springtime bring with it not only the new Assisting the Grand Commander Joe B. Cortinaz life which comes from the great Easter event in presenting Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller, but also the new life that comes with Spring MSpS, of San Antonio TX his Fez, the official itself: a time of hope – a time of new birth of headpiece of the Order, were the Grand Chamberlain God’s creation – and a time to be in wonder of Jim Inglett and Sir Nobles Jesse Barrios and all that God has given us, especially His gift of Luciano Domingues. The remaining members of Christ who died and rose so that we might each Bejar Caravan No. 56 welcome the Archbishop to be given the gift of eternal life. Members of Bejar Caravan No. 56 participate in the the order. Charro Days Parade held in Brownsville, Texas on May the Lord bless each of you and all of you March 1, 2014. The Archbishop will assist Bejar Caravan No. 56 who so generously give of your time, talent and The Order to promote and provide assistance for and treasure to the International Order of Bejar Caravan No. 56 members were SN Leroy educating Handicapped and Special Needs Persons; to preserve, commemorate and/or mark Catholic Alhambra throughout the year. Your efforts Salinas, Scribe of the Exchequer SN Gene Perkins, historical places and events; and to promote such are praiseworthy and you are a true gift to the Grand Commander Joe B. Cortinaz (Region VII Supreme Director), PGC Carlos Camacho, SN Frank social and intellectual associations among its Church. May the Lord’s many graces continue members as shall be desirable and appropriate to be showered upon you and may you always Persyn, PGC Rene Valero, PGC Robert Sims, PGC Alex Camacho, PSA Jack Sims, Master of the Oasis within the Archdiocese of San Antonio, TX. be a witness to the Lord’s great love for all of SN Luis Martinez Jr., and Historiographer SN Jim His children. Palinkas (Not in picture.) The Alhambran 2 From the Supreme Scribe Ryan Mullen

Ryan can be reached by e-mail [email protected] FATIMA’S FEARLESS FEZ PHOTO CHALLENGE

Washington Divan Calls for Evidence of Fezzes in Public The Grand Divan of Fatima Caravan in conjunction with the Supreme Scribe has with quorum of eminent officers put forth a royal challenge of the highest degree: Send us photos of your caravan wearing it’s fezzes in public. The more public, the better. Yes, you heard right. Dust off your fuzzy bonnet, grab a camera and a noble friend (or noble enemy), and take to the streets. Closed events run by your caravan don’t count, there has to be strangers present. Here are the rules: 1. At least two Alhambrans must be wearing a fez in the photo. Why two? a. One is just weird. b. Two is intriguing. c. Three is a movement. 2. No photos of closed caravan events (no caravan pasta dinners, but marching in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade is perfectly acceptable). 3. There has to be at least a couple strangers in the photo. 4. Give a description of the photo and names of who’s wearing the tapered toppers. 5. Photos have to have been taken in 2014. 6. Send as many photos as you want. 7. Judges will change the rules as they see fit! So show Fatima your fearless fez face! The most entertaining and gutsy photo will win. Wear your sequined skullcaps while shopping for groceries at Loblaws. Have dinner at Red Lobster in your tasseled tams. Or simply take a jaunt down Sunset Boulevard in your strobilated sombreros. To start you off on the right flavor, here are some examples from Fatima Caravan; we dare you to outdo us:

Fatimites and Al Kamellians Fellow Fatimites Cubbedge and Mullen foolishly flaunt Fatima holds every monthly meeting publicly in their wooly posing in their fuzzy bonnets - flashy fezzes for four hours on the casino floor – Golden helmets – Bailey’s Pub, Arlington. Parthenon, Nashville. Nugget Casino, Biloxi.

Send your photos digitally to Supreme Scribe Ryan Mullen: [email protected] Alternately, you can send photos via camel mail taped to the back of a 1969 Lamborghini Espada: Illustrious Supreme Scribe Ryan Mullen 3636 16th St. NW Apt. A743 Washington, DC 20010 The winning caravan will receive a custom-made certificate printed on actual goat parchment, as well as gloating rights to every other caravan. The gutsiest photos will appear in the Supreme Scribe’s Column. Deadlines: June 1st in order to appear in July/Sep Alhambran. Final deadline is September 1st. Winners will appear in the Oct.-Dec. 2014 Alhambran. May the best caravan win!= And in closing, a selection of Moorish poetry from the personal compendium of the Supreme Scribe. This month’s selection was written in the city of Cordova in the year 1160 AD by the Moorish poet Ibn Quzman, and is entitled, “THE RADISH” (translated, of course): The radish is a good And doubtless wholesome food, But proves to vex the eater, A powerful repeater. This only fault I find: What should be left behind Comes issuing instead Right from the eater’s head!

The Alhambran 3 COUNCIL OF VIZIERS The Editor’s Pen 2013 – 2015 by ID Mike Carpenter Mike can be reached by e-mail at SUPREME PONTIFF REGION V – SUPREME DIRECTOR [email protected] His Holiness Francis I (IL, KY, OH, IN, IA, KS, MO, NE, TN) J. R. Black, -Sultana Barbara ECCLESIASTICAL PROTECTOR 8214 Wedgewood Dr., Norfolk, VA 23518-3113 Cardinal Adam Maida (H) 757-583-0284 (C) 757-641-3269 Well Easter is almost upon us. I plan to spend Easter with my mother 1234 Washington Blvd., , MI 48226-1800 (e-mail) [email protected] and daughter and her family in . My mother’s health (B) 313-237-5816 (F) 313-237-4642 REGION VI – SUPREME DIRECTOR has been at a low point recently but she is on the mends. We want (MI, MN, ND, SD, WI) SUPREME CHAPLAIN Gary A DeCarlo - Sultana Patti to get the chance for her to see two of my grandsons during that Reverend Monsignor Ricardo E. Bass 6015 E. Ten Mile Rd., Warren, MI 48091-3802 weekend because she has not seen one of them for a few years now. Pastor, St. Hubert’s Parish (H) 586-436-0121 38775 Prentiss St. (e-mail) [email protected] I am praying that she is well enough for us to visit with her. Harrison Twp, MI 48045-2652 (B) 586-463-5877 REGION VII – SUPREME DIRECTOR (e-mail) [email protected] (TX, CO, MT, NM. OK, WY) Now onto The New Alhambran. Based on some recommendations Joe B. Cortinaz - Sultana Gloria from the viewing audience I have made some changes to the front Executive Committee 950 CR 770, Natalia,TX 78059-2001 (H) 830-665-6217 (C) 830-832-0268 page. I hope that you do enjoy these small changes. Also, included (e-mail) [email protected] SUPREME COMMANDER with this issue, there is a listing of all Supreme Officers and the top Vince Braun - Sultana Kathy REGION VIII – SUPREME DIRECTOR officers of each caravan. This is an attempt to reduce costs at the 917 Citrus Edge St., Azusa, CA 91702-4736 (CA, AZ, ID, NV, OR, UT, WA, AK) home office along with making sure that the entire membership (H) 626-969--0183 (B) 562-634-7392 Chris Braun (F) 562-634-2478 (C) 562-572-4674 PO Box 1010, Idyllwild, CA 92549-1010 gets this information instead of just the top officers. There are a (e-mail) [email protected] (H) 303-319-6550 few caravans who did not submit their annual report of elections so (e-mail) [email protected] VICE SUPREME COMMANDER we inserted last years information so every caravan is represented Edward J. Smith - Sultana Kathleen REGION IX – SUPREME DIRECTOR in the listing. Next year this won’t be the case so make sure that 35024 Bunker Hill Dr, Farmington Hills, MI 48331-3238 (QU, MARITIME PROVINCES) (H) 248-848-9448 (C) 248-229-0192 Jean-Maurice Brosseau-Sultana Danielle Dore your caravan submits the election form immediately following the (e-mail) [email protected] 1585 rue Kirouac, Laval, QC H7G 4T4 Canada elections in October. Because of including this information I had (O) 514-384-4545 SUPREME CHAMBERLAIN to exclude some of the pictures and reports from the caravans who (H) 450-668-3508 Gilles Bénard-Sultana Fernande St-Pierre (C) 514-235-1950 sent me this information. I have also eliminated the Gleanings and 346 West Acres Cr., Dollard Des Ormeaux, QC H9G 1V1 (e-mail) [email protected] Canada replaced it with some of the news from the Caravans. This will be (H) 514-626-1627 (C) 514-550-6467 REGION X – SUPREME DIRECTOR saved and inserted, where I can, into the July-September issue. This (e-mail) [email protected] (ON, WESTERN PROVINCES) is the only issue where the listing will be included. Save these pages Jim DeZorzi - Sultana Joan SUPREME SCRIBE 8438 Defore Dr RR 2, Grand Bend, ON N0M 1T0 for your reference. Ryan J. Mullen Canada 3636 16th St. NW, Apt A743, Washington, DC 20010-1146 (H) 519-243-1683 (C) 519-282-0059 (C) 202-494-2221 (e-mail) [email protected] Also, remember that you need to get the raffle tickets sold, if you (e-mail) [email protected] haven’t already sent in your stubs and checks. This raffle is proving EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR to be the best idea in a long time. There are already a large number SUPREME ADVOCATE Roger J. Reid, PSC William A. Cubbedge - Sultana Lydia P.O. Box 1912, Nokomis, FL 34274-1912 of members who have sent back their stubs and funds to the home 530 E. Huntingdon St., Savannah, GA 31401-5135 (H) 941-486-0949 (C) 410-227-4545 (F) 941-486-8833 office. I believe, because of the lower cost per ticket along with (H) 912-354-7602 (C) 606-695-0914 (e-mail) [email protected] (e-mail) [email protected] the huge prize pool that we are offering, this has been why it is so EDITOR popular. If we continue on the path we are on now, we could make SUPREME DIRECTORS Mike Carpenter, ID PO Box 475 a huge impact on per capita that will be voted on at the end of July Dearborn, MI 48121-0475 in Detroit. If you need more tickets contact Denise at Home Office REGION I – SUPREME DIRECTOR (C) 313-218-9345 (F) 313-274-8564 (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT) (e-mail) [email protected] and she will be more than happy to get you as many packets as you Thomas Wall –Sultana Sue 52 Edgewater Rd., Hull, MA 02045-2716 wish. I, for one, would love to see us sell out on all of the tickets. I OFFICE MANAGER (H) 781-925-0609 (C) 617-984-9533 Denise Blakely am doing my part in helping out. (e-mail) [email protected] 4200 Leeds Avenue, , MD 21229-5421 (B) 410-242-0660 or 0661 (F) 410-536-5729 The other thing that would make a huge impact on per capita would REGION II – SUPREME DIRECTOR Toll Free - 800-478-2946 (NJ, NY, PA) (e-mail) [email protected] be to invite a Catholic friend or family member to join us in our Patrick Umbra, Jr. wonderful organization. One way you can do that is to ask your 163 S. Washington St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-2917 WEBSITE CHAIRMAN (H) 570-822-3597 PGC Eric Griffin parish priest if you can do a coffee and donut introduction to the (e-mail) [email protected] organization at a weekend Mass. Manresa Caravan #217 did just SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE REGION III – SUPREME DIRECTOR Chairman: MSGR Ricardo Bass that in a recent weekend. At this writing I don’t know how successful (MD, VA, DC, DE, NC, SC, WV) that was but, if every caravan would do one or two of these a year, Michael Stakem - Sultana Diane WEBSITE 828 Camden Ave. Cumberland, MD 21502-2605 www.orderalhambra.org you could possibly gather a lot of new members into your caravan. (H) 301-777-8336 (C) 301-697-6707 Think about that, if we were able to get one new member for every (e-mail) [email protected] member of the caravan we would double our membership which REGION IV – SUPREME DIRECTOR would definitely lower per capita. Get out there and do your part. (FL, LA, MS, AL, AR, GA, PR) Jim Rigby - Sultana Carol 188 Acacia Ave. Biloxi, MS 39530-3307 In closing I would like to wish every member and their families a (B) 228-435-5665 (F) 228-74-1556 wonderful Easter. Remember that Jesus died on the cross for us and (e-mail) [email protected] for our salvation. The Alhambran 4 NEW CANDIDATES Abd Er Rahman Caravan #1 Jamie Tamburo Abba Koval Caravan #200

Edwin G. Arriaga Caravan #77 Geraldine L.. Ryan Dominick D’Angelo Stephen Jack Joan Paul Fetty Garcia Caravan #230 Joshua Lopez Wayne Fetty Raymond Lukacs Elvera Paul Caroline Annett

Cordova Caravan #26 Baza Caravan #78 Guadalupe Caravan #234

Lawrence W. Gerbec Patrick Higgins Zeferino Bazan David J. Smith Toloza Caravan #81 Fatima Caravan #265 Darro Caravan #29 Christiane Guy Nathaniel Peter Anderson Travis J. Clark Denise Guy James Andrew Campbell Benjamin Dearborn Hough Oran Caravan #67 Alva Caravan #91 Christopher Michael Lubas Brian Edward Stine Mireya Alexander Manuel R. Mendoza Roger R. Houle Domonic Pitts Porto Caravan #104 Linda Pitts Paul D. Pitts, Jr. David Hefferon Mary Stafford Leigh Michelle Adamson Algarva Caravan #168 Robert (Bob) Theriot Shirley Lovelace Cynthia McNair Nancy D. Rosonet John Lammers We welcome all of you to the Order of Alhambra and hope that you find it rewarding and fulfilling.

Necrology

Grenada Caravan #3 Padul Caravan #69 Barcelona Caravan #143 Ramiro Caravan #241

PGC Rev. Jeddie Brooks PGC Donald A. Jones PGC Nunzio Curcuro SN Jean Hurtubise SN Joseph J. Maniscalco PGC Fred Mercardo Cordova Caravan #26 SN John H. Strohmeyer Sancho Caravan #261 Alcazaba Caravan #162 SN Vincent R. Scibetta Carmona Caravan #75 SN Daniel Tomasko SN Dr. Nicholas A Mancini SN Gerald J. Murawski Aurora Caravan #55 SN Harry A. Zaruba Ben Ziri Caravan #218 At Large Caravan #298 PSV Edward Muldoon Galicia Caravan #77 PGC Charles H. Poorman, Jr. SN Harry A. Varacchi REV Walter Stanievich PGC David O. D’Andrea PSC Stanley A. Matulewicz May Perpetual Light shine upon them and may they rest in the Peace of Christ. St. Francis pray for them.

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1. The Alhambran “The Alhambran” magazine is published and distributed quarterly to the officers and members of the International 1. The Alhambran 2. Agreement # PM41206513 Order of Alhambra. Members may contribute articles of interest by mailing them to: 2. April-June 2014 3. RETURN UNDELIVERABLE CANADIAN ADDRESSES TO: ID Mike Carpenter, Editor 3. Published quarterly (Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct) International Order of Alhambra PO Box 475 4. International Order of Alhambra 4200 Leeds Ave. Dearborn, MI 48121-0475 4200 Leeds Ave. Baltimore, MD 21229-5421 Fax: 313-274-8564 Baltimore, MD 21229-5421 e-mail: [email protected] 5. Volume 58, No. 2

The Alhambran 5 Operation Coverup

Operation Cover Up is still providing Afghans for God’s Special People. Since OCU’s inception we have “covered” over 2,317 God’s Special People. We thank everyone involved over the years who deserve a huge Al Salaam.

As most of you know we have lost one of the best supporters of Operation Cover Up, Amy Avila from Padul #69. She crocheted 296 Afghans for God’s Special People before her death. Not only did she donate her time, but she refused any reimbursement for postage and yarn on all 296 Afghans. The International Order of Alhambra, Operation Cover Up and all who benefited from the afghans thank Amy for her wonderful efforts over many years. We will all miss her. May she rest in peace.

Afghans Crocheted Monetary Donations

Name Caravan Amount Date Donor Amount

Sultana Amy Avila Padul #69 296 06/21/2013 Sultanas of Galicia #77 $300.00 Sultana Alma Dalinsky Valencia #138 167 10/15/2013 Alhambra Charity $600.00 Barbara Cunningham Valencia #138 95 03/06/2014 Alhambra Charity $600.00 Ruth Hetrick Lancaster, PA 78 03/06/2014 GCh John R. Krause $ 50.00 Sultana Jackie Patton Galicia #77 72 03/06/2014 Barcelona #143 $100.00 Sultana Tony Vandenberk Algarva #168 66 Sultana Catherine Landa Braga #114 63 Sultana Betty Hanzely Abba Koval #200 62 Sultana Judy Kielb Denia #196 29 Sultana Betty Nicholls Galicia #77 27 Afghans Distributed Sultana Linda Kelleher Galicia #77 24 Sultana Lorraine Lyons Castile #63 16 Date Alhambra Representative God’s Special People # Afghans Sultana Sandy Mihalic Galicia #77 14 Who Received Afghan Sultana Beverly Bechtel Galicia #77 10 02/25/2013 PSD Richard Sosin Christmas Gifts for Clients 3 Linda Baumbach Abba Koval #200 7 08/22/2013 ED Russ Smith St. Francis Camp Campers 27 Sultana June Gebstadt Galicia #77 6 09/15/2013 SN William Nicholls Malinda and Amanda - 2 Linda Born Denia #196 3 St. Mary Magdalen Church Anita Dubuque Galicia #77 3 12/13/2013 Barcelona #143 Christmas Gifts for Clients 30 Joyce Jaje Denia #196 1 02/02/2014 PSC Angelo Miele Lorrain Demi / Robert Sullivan 2 Jane Grabenstein Wamba #89 1 Mary Jo Mayer Galicia #77 1 Pamila Witkowski 1 Jessica Vostoris 1 Lisa Miller 1

Deadlines for the next three issues are Issue Date Deadline Date Press Date July/September June 20 July 1 October/December September 20 October 1 January/March December 20 January 1

All submissions are preferred in Microsoft Word format although we can accommodate other formats, just e-mail and let me know what format you would like to use and I will let you know if I can handle that. Pictures are also great if you have them. jpg or tiff format preferred. Both your pictures and articles must be sent as attachments to the e-mails addressed to [email protected]

This publication will only be as good as you make it. So get busy all you Grand Commanders, Scribes, etc. Tell me what you have been doing that you think the whole Order should know about. Maybe you are doing something that no one else has tried yet. You may just be the start of something big.

Supreme Directors have a column in every issue and should report the happenings in their Council of Caravans or in their region’s caravans. Sometimes two heads are better than one. You may discover something unique that one of your caravans is doing. Please share it with the rest of the membership.

The Alhambran 6 Padul Caravan #69 sponsors the Special Olympic Swim Team “Nemo” during the St. Patricks Day Parade. After the parade Padul 69 members take the swim team out for Pizza.

In January of this year SN Jean Duchesneau and Members of Bejar Caravan No. 56 support Alva his wife Louise took on one the highest peaks, to Caravan No. 91 at the Charro Days Parade held in escalade that of Mount Kilimandjaro...and they Brownsville, Texas on 1 March 2014. were successful. Bejar Caravan No. 56 members Grand Commander Jean cherishes high objectives...so it is no surprise Joe B. Cortinaz (Region VII Supreme Director) and that this objective was chosen. Master of the Oasis SN Luis Martinez Jr. present Alva Caravan No. 91 Grand Commander Eddie Lucio III The picture shown, with an Alhambra flag and logo, (State Rep. D - Harlingen, TX) a monitory donation was hoisted at 5895 meters on January 15, 2014... to their upcoming Golf Tournament fund raiser. what an accomplishment!

Jean is a generous and very active member of caravan Toloza, and currently serves as well as Chairman of the executive committee of the Society for Handicapped Children of Québec (SEHQ).

Congratulations to Louise and Jean as well as to Yvon Lafond, at Jean’s left on the photo, who is a good friend, and a generous donor as well to the cause of God’s special people.

Sultanas De Bejar Installation Luncheon and Fashion Show held February 20, 2014. New Board Members for year 2014/2015 are the following: Grand Sultana - Felis P. Salinas 1st Vice President - Mistress of the Oasis - Irene Mzyk 2nd Vice President - Hospitality - Frances Gaona 3rd Vice President - Decorations - Lillian O’Berg 4th Vice President - Membership - Susan Herrera 5th Vice President - Notifications - Clem Davila Recording Scribe - Sandy Migl Garcia Caravan #230 gave out 19 scholarships of $1,000 U.S.D. each to deserving students who are Correspondence Scribe - Norma Persyn studying to educate the developmentally challenged. Treasurer - Joyce Vllrich This makes $29,000 that this caravan from McGregor Ontario has been able to distribute to assist students Parliamentarian - Carol Van De Walle with their education. This small but active group Publicity - Marilyn Hoster continues to encourage young people to assist those who are some of the neediest in our community. Telephone Committee - Alicia Carrizales Board of Advisors - Past Grand Sultana, Doris Dettling Past Grand Sultana, Aileen Vilim and Sultana Dorothy Sims Alhambra Representative - Gloria Cortinaz

The Alhambran 7 ORDER OF ALHAMBRA CARAVAN INFORMATION PAGE

CARAVAN INSURANCE COVERAGE REVISIONS TO THE “ NEW MEMBERSHIP As many of you have heard in the recent past, the Order of Alhambra has PROGRAM” AND “THE MATCHING GRANT changed the insurance company that covers all of our insurance needs. As a result of this there is a new method of requesting coverage for your PROGRAM” Caravan functions. To request a Certificate of Coverage for any of your On October 12, 2013, the Executive Committee voted on revisions to events please follow the instructions below: the” New Members and Matching Grant Programs”. Please log onto our website: www.orderalhambra.org to read the revisions. Go to member section and you will then find them listed under membership forms. Fax McDole Edge Corporation at 1-410-982-0060 (Preferred Method); Thank you. Call McDole Edge Corporation at 1-800-774-6671;or Email to [email protected].

When requesting coverage include the following: CARAVAN TAX ASSISTANCE 1. Name and Number of the Caravan If there are tax concerns for any Caravan you can contact SN Dennis 2. Name of the Event Brose at [email protected] or call him at (443) 575-6445. There may be 3. Date of the Event a nominal charge for his assistance. 4. Host names

There may be other information required, be ready to provide it when asked. CURRENT ALHAMBRA FUND RAISING PROGRAMS

ALHAMBRA DONATIONS

There are numerous ways that you can make a donation to the Order of Alhambra. Listed below are some of the means to make a donation: 1 - Helping Hand Pin - $100 2 - Helping Hand Charm 10K Gold - $150 3 - Helping Hand Tie Tack - $100 4 - Scallop Shell Pin - $100 5 - Scallop Shell Charm - $100 6 - Scallop Shell Tie Tack - $100 7 - Memorial Plaque - $150 8 - Appreciation Plaque - $150 9 - Plaque - $100 10 - 365 Club NEW MEMBERSHIP, REINSTATEMENT 11 - Canister 12 - Charity Contribution AND TRANSFER FORMS AVAILABLE 13 - General Contribution The membership form, reinstatement form and transfer form 14 - Research Contribution have been updated and are available for you to use. Go to the 15 - Scholarship Contribution 16 - St. Francis Fez Pin - $100 Order’s Website and click on members, enter the password, 17 - St. Francis Pendant - $100 then click on “Membership Application” or “To reinstate a 18 - St. Francis Gold Pendant - $150 member who is no longer active, fill out the following form” All donations go to the Charity Fund except the St. Francis items. Those can be donated or “To transfer from one Caravan to another, fill out the to the Charity Fund or the General Fund. You designate which fund is to receive the following form”. You must print these out and either type in monies when you order them. For items 10 through 15 you decide how much you wish to donate. or clearly handwrite the information on the form. Follow the instructions on the bottom of the form and submit to Home The form to order or donate is located on the Order’s Website. Click on members then scroll down to the Contributions Form and click. Fill this form out and mail to home Office. office with your check. If you don’t have access to the website call home office and Denise will mail you a form.

The Alhambran 8 Regional News Region I Region II (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT) (NJ, NY, PA) Supreme Director: Thomas Wall Supreme Director: Patrick Umbra, Jr. 52 Edgewater Rd. 163 S. Washington St. Hull, MA 02045-2716 Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-2917 (H) 781-925-0609 (C) 617-984-9533 (H) 570-822-3597 [email protected] [email protected] The Most Reverend Timothy Anthony McDonnell, Bishop of the Diocese Abd Er Rahman # 1 , NY of Springfield, Mass., was the Principal Concelebrant of the funeral Mass Thomas Leaver Eminent Grand Commander celebrated for the late Father Jeddie Brooks in St. Patrick’s Church, Monson, MA, on February 12, 2014. Membership: At the Caravan meeting on January 24, 2014 Abd Er Rahman inducted five new members into the caravan. It increased their membership to 26. One of the Scores of priests and deacons filled the church as they joined with the new members Edwin Arriaga, was instrumental in recruiting the other new members parishioners of the parish and visitors from as far away as Hawaii to say a and will be honored at out next meeting with the presentation of a singled jeweled fond farewell to Father Jeddie. membership pin to be worn on his fez.

Founders Day Mass: The mass is scheduled for Sunday, March 30, 2014 12:30 pm at Representatives from Organizations which numbered Father Jeddie among St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 249 Fourth Street (corner of 4th Ave.) Brooklyn, NY. their members were represented at the Mass. Members are encouraged to wear their fez if they have one.

Father Jeddie served as Chaplain of Region One of the International Order of Garfield Manor: On December 11 caravan members attended the annual Christmas Alhambra. party for the residents of Garfield Manor. As always, the evening was most enjoyable, especially when the residents entertained the group with Christmas songs. As is our He was a member of Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. usual custom, we presented them with a check for $500.00.

A Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus member, Father Jeddie lead five Alhamar Caravan # 4 Incorporated Wilkes Barre, PA Councils as Chaplain during his priestly ministry. Paul S. Makuch Eminent Grand Commander

The Most Reverend Joseph Francis Maguire, retired Bishop of Springfield The Caravan will hold their annual Festival for the developmentally disabled in who ordained Father Jeddie in 1977, sent his condolences. August 2014 at the Plains Polish American Veterans picnic area, 2 Oak Street Plains, Pa 18705 from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.. This will be the second time the During the last four years, Father Jeddie bravely bore the pain of intense Festival was held at this picnic area and had over 150 developmentally disabled and suffering. Being the person he was, he did not complain. their staff the first time.

To those of us who had the pleasure of knowing Father Jeddie Brooks he was Cordova Caravan # 26 Incorporated Buffalo, NY a man’s man and priest. Carl Lombardo Eminent Grand Commander

In Carl’s Grand Commander message for March referred to Ed Smith’s Vice Supreme He treated the high and mighty and the ordinary person with the same love. Commanders message for membership “Ask” relatives, members of your church

and co-workers etc.. Also advertise for new members in your church bulletins and He never wavered from teaching people about correct Catholic protocol when local newspapers. he thought it necessary. The date for their 45th Cantalician annual picnic for the developmentally disabled In addition to St. Patrick’s, Father Jeddie was Administrator of St., Christopher is June 11, 2014 and all members are invited to get involved. Parish in Brimfield, Mass. Noted: Make sure to read the Alhambran from cover to cover see what the supreme officers have to say. We are sure Father Jeddie was greeted in Heaven with the words “Well done, My Good and Faithful Servant”. Learn what goes on in the Order. Keep up to date on newsworthy items such as the 2014 general fund raffle, the new membership program and membership pin, the matching grant program, the latest fez and jewelry prices. Find out what other regions are doing that might work in our caravan.

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Mrs. Robinson said “gather a thought that’s kind, one that’s sincere and deep,. Be sure to pass it along for sure are to precious to keep.”

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Region III Region IV (MD, VA, DC, DE, NC, SC, WV) (FL, LA, MS, AL, AR, GA, PR) Supreme Director: Michael Stakem Supreme Director: Jim Rigby 828 Camden Ave. 188 Acacia Ave Cumberland, MD 21502-2605 Biloxi, MS 39530-3307 (H) 301-777-8336 (C) 301-697-6707 (H)228-435-5583 (F) 228-374-1556 [email protected] [email protected] Padul #69 All of the caravans within Region IV have been very busy these past few months. February 2 – Special Olympics basketball tournament held at Wesleyan College. Each of the caravans held and participated in a Founders Day Mass and event. Oran, Darro and Cortez Caravans had the privilege of jointly hosting the February 23 – Founder’s Day Mass held at St. Stephen Martyr. Twenty-five Supreme Founders Day event this year. All of the Executive Officers emerged members were in attendance for mass and breakfast. on Biloxi MS to attend Mass at Saint Michael’s Church along with members March 15 – St. Patrick’s Day parade featuring the members of Padul Caravan of the local congregation and members from the joining Alhambra Caravans. and the Nemo Swim Team. Mass was con-celebrated by Father Greg Barras, the pastor of St. Michael’s and our own Sir Noble, Bishop Emeritus, Bishop Lawson Howze. March 20 – Divan meeting at the VFW Following the Mass all were taken to the local Knights of Columbus Hall and April 19 – Clasp Dance (Citizens Loving All Special People) held at the participated in a Mardi Gras themed event complete with locally prepared Bayside Recreation Center. foods from New Orleans and Biloxi.

April 24 – Divan and caravan meeting The Executive Officers also received well wishes from Muret Caravan in western Louisiana and Diego Caravan in eastern . They were also Wamba #89 entertained by the Gulf Coast Western Variety Dancers, a group of Special February 1 – Memorial Mass held at the Shrine of Saints Peter & Paul. Needs Dancers that have been Square Dancing for many years.

February 5 – Winter Frolic dinner dance. This event is held jointly with the In addition to that, while the Executive Officers were in Mississippi they were members of the Alhambra, Shriners and Knights of Columbus. also treated to a tour of the Gulf Coast after Katrina and the highlight of the visit was the trip to the newly created Alhambra House. February 20 – Divan meeting at the Wamba Alcazar

February 28 – Frigid Friday Party which is the kickoff to the Hooley Plunge held at the Rocky Gap Casino and Lodge. WAMBA CARAVAN #89 HOOLEY PLUNGE

March 1 – Hooley Plunge held. This year’s Hooley Plunge preparation was a little more intense than normal. The Plunge committee had to remove 11 inches of ice from the lake at Rocky Gap so the plungers could make their way into the water. This year the Hooley Plunge saw 800 brave people dressed in their best Irish green make their way into the lake. The dedicated people who support this event give financial pledges to the participants making the plunge into the frigid lake waters. The proceeds fund the Allegany County Specials Olympics and Wamba’s Scout Troop #89 in addition to school activities and local institutions that support the needs of the intellectually disabled of Allegany County. A group of plungers enjoying the nice Hooley Plunge Registration Committee “COLD” waters of the lake (Members of Wamba Caravan #89) A very profound Al Salaam and tip of the fez goes out to Sir Noble Dr. Sean McCagh, PGC Jim Stafford, Sultana Kathy Stafford, and PGC Brad Stafford for their dedication in chairing this successful event and to the throngs of Wamba Sir Nobles and Sultanas who assisted.

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The Alhambran 10 Founded 1904 – Brooklyn, NY

Supreme Commander Vince Braun Sultana Kathy Supreme Chaplain Aben Zoar Caravan No. 133 Vice Supreme Commander Rev. Monsignor Ricardo E. Bass 917 Citrus Edge St Edward Smith Galicia Caravan No. 77 Azusa, CA 91702 Sultana Kathleen Pastor, St Hubert Parish Home: 626.969.0183 Manresa Caravan No. 217 38775 Prentiss Street Cell: 562.572.4674 25024 Bunker Hill Dr. Harrison Township, MI 48045 [email protected] Farmington Hills, MI 48331-3238 Business: 586-463-5877 Home: 248.848.9448 [email protected] 2013-2015 Cell: 248.229.0192 [email protected] Alhambra Directory SUPREME PONTIFF His Holiness I

ECCLESIASTICAL PROTECTOR His Eminence Cardinal Adam Maida Supreme Chamberlain Supreme Scribe Gilles Benard Ryan J. Mullen Sultana Fernande St-Pierre Fatima Caravan No. 265 Toloza Caravan No. 81 3636 16th St. NW, Apt A743 346 West Acres Cr Washington, DC 20010-1146 Dollard Des Ormeaux, QC Cell: 202.494.2221 H9G 1V1 Canada [email protected] 514.626.1627 [email protected]

Supreme Advocate Executive Director William Cubbedge Roger J. Reid, PSC Sultana Lydia Sultana Agnes Fatima Caravan No. 265 P.O. Box 1912 530 E. Huntingdon St. Nokomis, FL 34274-1912 Savannah, GA 31401-5135 Home: 941.486.0949 Home: 912.354.7602 Cell: 410.227.4545 Cell: 606.695.0914 Fax: 941.486.8833 [email protected] [email protected] The Alhambran 11 Region I Region II Region III Region IV CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT NJ, NY, PA MD, VA, DC, DE, NC, SC, WV FL, LA, MS, AL, AR, GA, PR Thomas Wall Patrick M. Umbra, Jr. Michael Stakem James Rigby Sultana Sue Alhamar Caravan #4 Sultana Diane Sultana Carol Caravan #3 163 S. Washington Street Wamba Caravan #89 Oran Caravan #67 53 Edgewater Rd. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-2917 828 Camden Ave 188 Acacia Ave Hull, MA 02045 Phone: 570.822.3597 Cumberland, MD 21502 Biloxi, MS 39530-3307 Phone: 617.984.9533 [email protected] Phone: 301.777.8336 Phone: 228.435.5665 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

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Region V Region VI IL, KY, OH, IN, LA, KS, MO, NE, TN Supreme MI, MN, ND, SD, WI J.R. Black Gary A. DeCarlo Sultana Barbara Sultana Patti Padul Caravan #69 Directors Sancho Caravan #261 8214 Wedgewood Dr 6015 E. Ten Mile Rd. Norfolk, VA 23518 Warren, MI 48091-3802 Phone: 757.641.3269 Phone: 586.436.0121 Phone: 757.583.0284 [email protected] [email protected]

Region VII Region VIII Region IX Region X TX, CO, MT, NM, OK, WY CA, AZ, ID, NV, OR, UT, WA, AK QC, NB, NS, NL, PE ON, SK, AB, MB, BC Joe B. Cortinaz Chris Braun Jean-Maurice Brosseau James De Zorzi Sultana Gloria Sultana Joyce Sultana Danielle Dore Sultana Joan 950 CR 770 Aben Zoar Caravan #133 Toloza Caravan #81 Algarva Caravan #168 Natalia, TX 78059 26559 Farrell Street 1585 rue Kirouac 8438 Defore Dr Phone: 830.665.6217 Menifee, CA 92586 Laval, QC Grand Bend, ON Phone: 830.832.0268 Phone: 303.319.6550 H7G 4T4 Canada N0M 1T0 Canada [email protected] [email protected] Phone: (r) 450.668.3508 Phone: 519.243.1683 Phone: (b) 514.384.4545 Phone: 519.282.0059 Phone: (c) 514.235.1950 [email protected] [email protected] The Alhambran 12 2014 - CARAVAN DIRECTORY ABD ER RAHMAN CARAVAN #1, REGION II, CHARTERED 1905, BROOKLYN, NY GC Thomas Leaver 470-11th St. Brooklyn NY 11215 Cell: (917) 816-0143 Email: [email protected] VGC William A. Stewart 510-10th St. Brooklyn NY 11215 Home: (718) 499-5434 GS William Thompson 1369 74th St. Brooklyn NY 11228-2205 Home: (718) 837-8543 Email: [email protected] SE Robert M. Nevin 7609 Ridge Blvd. Brooklyn NY 11209 Home: (718) 748-2090 CHAP VACANT GRANADA CARAVAN #3, REGION I, CHARTERED 1906, BOSTON, MA GC Paul T. Coscia 807 Hyde Park Ave. Hyde Park MA 02136 Home: (617) 364-5074 VGC Horace C. Rider, Jr. 37 Scadding St. Taunton MA 02780 Home: (774) 501-2299 GS VACANT SE Thomas F. Wall 52 Edgewater Rd. Hull MA 02045-2716 Cell: (617) 984-9533 Email: [email protected] CHAP Rev Charles B Connolly 300 Newbury St. Boston MA 02115-2805 ALHAMAR CARAVAN #4, REGION II, CHARTERED 1906, WILKES-BARRE, PA GC Paul S. Makuch 20 N. Empire St. Wilkes Barre PA 18702 Home: (570) 822-0405 VGC Cathy Kennedy 17 Belles Ave. Ashley PA 18706 Home: (570) 825-3272 GS David C. Miller 212 Matson Ave. Wilkes-Barre PA 18705 Home: (570) 824-4961 SE Thomas J. Keeney 13 Gail Dr. Wilkes-Barre PA 18702-2701 Home: (570) 335-7743 CHAP James E. McGahagan 316 Parrish St. Wilkes-Barre PA 18702 Home: (570) 823-6242

AL KAMEL CARAVAN #10, REGION V, CHARTERED 1907, CINCINNATI, OH - NO UPDATED ELECTION FORM RECEIVED-2013 INFORMATION LISTED BELOW GC George C Kunath 4128 Carter Ave. Cincinnati OH 45212 Home: (859) 992-3471 Email: [email protected] VGC Greg Westwood 30 Faye Dr. Taylor Mill KY 41015 Home: (859) 655-9845 Email: [email protected] GS Alex McCullough 6616 Beechmont Ave. Cincinnati OH 45230 Home: (513) 633-0342 Email: [email protected] SE Arthur Conor Kunath 4128 Carter Ave. Cincinnati OH 45212 Home: (859) 992-6234 Email: [email protected] CHAP Rev. William C Wagner 800 Pike Cincinnati OH 45245 ALCALA CARAVAN #16, REGION III, CHARTERED 1908, BALTIMORE, MD GC Carl Lombardo 300 Fries Rd., Apt. 349 Tonawanda NY 14150 Home: (716) 432-2848 Email: [email protected] VGC John R. Walker 47 Roosevelt Dr. Lockport NY 14094 Home: (716) 316-6788 GS Christopher J. Hull 200 Duffy Dr. Tonawanda NY 14150-5129 Home: (716) 523-3282 SE Stephen W. Parada 23 Tremont St. Kenmore NY 14217 Home: (716) 875-3392 CHAP James Kingori 35 Brompton Rd. Williamsville NY 14221 Home: (716) 634-5678 CORDOVA CARAVAN #26, REGION II, CHARTERED 1911, BUFFALO, NY GC Carl Lombardo 300 Fries Rd., Apt. 349 Tonawanda NY 14150 Home: (716) 432-2848 Email: [email protected] VGC John R. Walker 47 Roosevelt Dr. Lockport NY 14094 Home: (716) 316-6788 GS Christopher J. Hull 200 Duffy Dr. Tonawanda NY 14150-5129 Home: (716) 523-3282 SE Stephen W. Parada 23 Tremont St. Kenmore NY 14217 Home: (716) 875-3392 CHAP James Kingori 35 Brompton Rd. Williamsville NY 14221 Home: (716) 634-5678 DARRO CARAVAN #29, REGION IV, CHARTERED 1913, NEW ORLEANS, LA GC Robert A. Stevens, Sr. 3716 N. Woodlawn Ave. Metairie LA 70006 Home: (504) 454-3421 Email: [email protected] VGC Arthur Chateau, Jr. 915 Minnesota Ave. Kenner LA 70062 Home: (504) 416-1298 GS Joe Welch 512 E. Louisiana State Dr. Kenner LA 70065 Home: (504) 469-8509 SE Edwin A. Cordilla 433 Hesper Ave. Metairie LA 70005-3249 Home: (504) 834-2826 CHAP Travis J. Clark 4940 Meadowdale St. Metairie LA 70006 Home: (504) 435-7071 AURORA CARAVAN #55, REGION II, CHARTERED 1926, CLIFTON, NJ GC Frank N. Coccaro 91 Ottawa Ave. Hasbrouck Hts. NJ 07604 Home: (201) 288-0513 VGC John Zipf 74 E 9th St. Clifton NJ 07011-1110 Home: (973) 772-0536 Email: [email protected] GS John Zipf 74 E 9th St. Clifton NJ 07011-1110 Home: (973) 772-0536 Email: [email protected] SE Clement Ceglarski 121 Blaine St. Passaic NJ 07055 Home: (973) 773-9577 CHAP Mgsr. Herbert Tillyer 179 Baldwin Rd. Parsippany NJ 07054-2939 Home: (973) 334-2092 BEJAR CARAVAN #56, REGION VII, CHARTERED 1927, SAN ANTONIO, TX GC Joe B. Cortinaz 950 CR 770 Natalia TX 78059 Cell: (830) 832-0268 Email: [email protected] VGC Roland C. DeWinne, Jr. 11141 Donkey Fit Helotes TX 78023-4280 Home: (210) 695-2413 GS David E. Gomez 1006 Shasta Daisy San Antonio TX 78245-2459 Home: (210) 383-2268 SE Leslie Perkins 153 Santa Gertrudis Dr. Sutherland Spring TX 78161 Home: (830) 581-8018 CHAP Ruben Garcia 125 W. Whittier San Antonio TX 78210 Home: (210) 533-7109 ORAN CARAVAN #67, REGION IV, CHARTERED 1942, BILOXI, MS GC Dionne Coulter 3309 Government St. Ocean Springs MS 39564 Home: (225) 238-0134 Email: [email protected] VGC Terrance P. Dickson 1790 Popps Ferry Rd. Biloxi MS 39532-2118 Home: (228) 332-1250 Email: [email protected] GS Neil P. Smith 2690 Broadwater Dr. Gulfport MS 39507-2839 Cell: (228) 341-0131 Email: [email protected] SE Carol A. Rigby 188 Acacia Ave. Biloxi MS 39530-3307 Home: (228) 435-5583 Email: [email protected] CHAP Bishop Lawson E. Howze 3912 Baywood La. Ocean Springs MS 39564 Cell: (228) 860-9297

The Alhambran 13 MURET CARAVAN #68, REGION IV, CHARTERED 1947, PLAQUEMINE, LA GC Thomas E Bickham, III 21890 Talbot Dr. Plaquemine LA 70764 Home: (225) 687-4198 Email: [email protected] VGC Mervin J. Gourgues 58370 Island Dr. Plaquemine LA 70764 Home: (225) 385-4054 GS Edwin Marvin Reeves, Jr. 58680 St. Clement Ave. Plaquemine LA 70764 Home: (225) 687-9073 SE Thomas R Le Blanc 58240 Sherburne St. Plaquemine LA 70764 Home: (225) 687-7082 Email: [email protected] CHAP Rev. Michael Galea P.O. Box 9 Sorrento LA 70778 Home: (225) 473-8804 PADUL CARAVAN #69, REGION III, CHARTERED 1947, NORFOLK, VA GC Gerald C. Mathei 3609 Don Ct. Norfolk VA 23518 Home: (757) 855-1802 Email: [email protected] VGC Joseph Anthony Beck 5749 Andrea Dr. Norfolk VA 23518 Home: (757) 588-0555 Email:[email protected] GS James R. Black 8214 Wedgewood Dr. Norfolk VA 23518 Home: (757) 583-0284 Email: [email protected] SE Paul F. Siebeking 2833 Charlemagne Dr. Virginia Beach VA 23451 Home: (757) 481-4030 Email: [email protected] CHAP Brian M. Rafferty 1544 South Battlefield Blvd. Chesapeake VA 23322 Home: (757) 421-7416 CARMONA CARAVAN #75, REGION V, CHARTERED 1948, CLEVELAND, OH GC David E. Hudec, Jr. 1359 Homestead Creek Dr. Broadview Hts. OH 44147-2580 Home: (440) 838-0829 VGC Patrick K. Gareau 19191 Tanglewood Dr. North Royalton OH 44133-5989 Home: (440) 582-1003 Email: [email protected] GS Kevin Gareau 19191 Tanglewood Dr. North Royalton OH 44133-5989 Home: (440) 582-1003 Email: [email protected] SE James V. Sterley 3806 Akins Rd. North Royalton OH 44133-5322 Home: (440) 582-1205 Email: [email protected] CHAP Br. Nicholas J. Spisak, OSB 10510 Buckeye Rd. Cleveland OH 44104-3725 Home: (216) 721-5300 GALICIA CARAVAN #77, REGION VI, CHARTERED 1949, DETROIT, MI GC Michael W. Kiefer 22837 Lakeshore Dr. St. Clair Shores MI 48080 Home: (586) 7765045 VGC John Mihalic 14132 Martin Warren MI 48088 Home: (586) 771-3602 Email: [email protected] GS Patricia E. Plotkowski 35038 Beacon Hill Harrison Twp. MI 48045 Home: (586) 791-3057 SE Donald G Kaiser 15600 Camden Ave. Eastpointe MI 48021 Home: (586) 779-5289 Email: [email protected] CHAP Jerome J. Campernel 12480 Cone Dr. Shelby Twp. MI 48315 Home: (810) 254-8638 BAZA CARAVAN #78, REGION VII, CHARTERED 1949, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX GC James R. Trammell 225 Ocean View Pl. Corpus Christi TX 78411 Home: (361) 814-0090 VGC Fred L. Mitchell 3217 Santa Cruz Dr. Corpus Christi TX 78414-3925 Home: (361) 992-3227 Email: [email protected] GS Alfred Hesse 930 Egyptian Cir. Corpus Christi TX 78412 Home: (361) 991-4063 SE Kenneth D. Morgan 1013 Karnak Dr. Corpus Christi TX 78412 Home: (361) 992-2622 Email: [email protected] CHAP Fr. Paul A. Hesse 5620 Gollihar Rd. Corpus Christi TX 78412 Home: (361) 993-4053 Email: [email protected] TOLOZA CARAVAN #81, REGION IX, CHARTERED 1951, MONTERAL, QC GC Paul Courville 3950 Natalie Laval QC H7P1N3 Home: (450) 628-6587 Email: [email protected] VGC Alain Courville 1595 Ave, Massenet Laval QC H7S1A2 Home: (514) 371-0709 GS Michel L’Archeveque 3803 Mercedes Laval QC H7P 1L7 Home: (450) 622-9086 SE Richard Rioux 403-7090, Boul. Cousineau Saint-Hubert QC J3Y 9K8 Home: (450) 462-1501 CHAP VACANT

RONDA CARAVAN #84, REGION VIII, CHARTERED 1951, LOS ANGELES, CA-NO UPDATED ELECTION FORM RECEIVED-2013 INFORMATION LISTED BELOW GC Robert Santos 632 W. Hermosa Dr. San Gabriel CA 91775 Home: (626) 576-8318 VGC Carl C. Fischer 9659 Quartz Ave. Chatsworth CA 91331 Home: (818) 886-5890 GS Thomas Marriott 610 S. Orchard Dr. Burbank CA 91506 Home: (818) 842-5315 SE Louis Darrin 2312 N. Sparks St. Burbank CA 91540 Home: (818) 842-6367 CHAP VACANT WAMBA CARAVAN #89, REGION III, CHARTERED 1955, CUMBERLAND, MD GC Louis Lindner Rt. 1 Box 263 Ridgeley WV 26753-9733 Home: (301) 697-6088 Email: [email protected] VGC John Steiner 714 Nemacolin Ave. LaVale MD 21502-1944 Home: (301) 777-7485 GS Michael G. Ruppenkamp 920 Oaklawn Ave. LaVale MD 21502 Home: (240) 362-7655 Email: [email protected] SE Timothy F. Jackson 417 Ave. Westernport MD 21562-3136 Home: (240) 362-3303 CHAP Francis L. Werner 412 Magruder St. Cumberland MD 21502-2020 Home: (301) 724-6649 ALVA CARAVAN #91, REGION VII, CHARTERED 1954, BROWNSVILLE, TX GC Eduardo A. Lucio, Jr. 32699 San Carlos San Benito TX 78586 Home: (956) 371-0127 Email: [email protected] VGC Sergio Zarate 234 Lindale Dr. Brownsville TX 78521 Home: (956) 350-3010 GS Ruben R. Pena 125 Old Alice Rd. Brownsville TX 78520 Home: (956) 546-5775 Email: [email protected] SE Jose Vega 1760 N. Brownsville TX 78521 Home: (956) 546-2829 CHAP VACANT PORTO CARAVAN #104, REGION III, CHARTERED 1956, NORTHERN, VA GC William Mundy 4519 Gilbertson Rd. Fairfax VA 22032 Home: (703) 978-7544 VGC John Reidt 6213 Sudley Church Ct. Fairfax Station VA 22039 Home: (703) 250-7158 Email: [email protected] GS Christopher Wnuk 1921 Buckthorn La. Reston VA 20191 Home: (703) 860-9685 SE Patrick Cross 13224 Stable Brook Way Herndon VA 20171 Home: (703) 689-0330 Email: [email protected] CHAP Rev. Edwin Dill, S.T. 9001 New Hampshire Ave.Silver Spring MD 20903 Home: (301) 439-2539 Email: [email protected]

The Alhambran 14 EL CID CARAVAN #106, REGION VII, CHARTERED 1956, RIO GRANDS CITY, TX GC Eloy Vera PO BOX 880 Roma TX 78584 Home: (956) 716-1558 VGC Roel Zamora 1304 W. Russell Rd. Edinburg TX 78541 Home: (956) 381-1135 GS Abelardo Omar Guillen 1810 E. 2nd St. Roma TX 78584 Home: (956) 849-3529 Email: [email protected] SE Mario Alonzo Lopez 2440 Date Palm Dr. Rio Grande City TX 78582 Home: (956) 487-8711 Email: [email protected] CHAP VACANT

SENECA CARAVAN #109, REGION X, CHARTERED 1956, BELLEVILLE, ON-NO UPDATED ELECTION FORM RECEIVED-2013 INFORMATION LISTED BELOW GC Maurille Roy 12 Kippling Dr. Belleville ON K9P 4Z5 Home: (613) 966-3902 VGC Fred Farrell 16 Farrell Lane Marysville ON K0K 2N0 Home: (613) 396-5941 GS James Cooper 19 Stavebank Rd. Belleville ON K8P 2N7 Home: (613) 966-6079 SE Bob Haker 25 Belvedere Rd. Trenton ON K8V 4A9 Home: (613) 392-8069 CHAP Rev. John Hibbard 119 Donald St. Belleville ON K8P 2J6 Home: (613) 968-5814 LUGO CARAVAN #113, REGION I, CHARTERED 1956, PEABODY, MA GC Louis M. Cersosimo 11 Will Sawyer Rd. Peabody MA 01960 Home: (978) 532-1804 Email: [email protected] VGC Manuel L. Santos 11 Kirkland Rd. Peabody MA 01960 Home: (978) 532-2741 GS Frank Harrington 19 Emily La. Peabody MA 01960 Home: (978) 535-8564 SE F. James Cronin 3 Rockdale Ave. Peabody MA 01960-6406 Home: (978) 531-4519 CHAP Rev. Herbert Jones, O.C. 4 Wheatland St. Peabody MA 01960 Home: (978) 532-0866

BRAGA CARAVAN #114, REGION VI, , CHARTERED 1956, MT. CLEMENTS, MI - NO UPDATED ELECTION FORM RECEIVED-2013 INFORMATION LISTED BELOW GC James M. Perna 38180 Saddle La. Clinton Twp. MI 48036 Home: (586) 286-2508 Email: [email protected] VGC Kevin Roche 23041 Englehardt St. Clair Shores MI 48080 Home: (586) 772-7955 GS Frank Patuna 15894 19 Mile Rd. Clinton Twp. MI 48038-3595 Home: (586) 469-8782 SE Thomas C. Bonk 52397 Creek La. Chesterfield MI 48047-4543 Home: (810) 751-8926 CHAP VACANT AL FATH CARAVAN #126, REGION II, CHARTERED 1957, LOWER BUCKS CO, PA GC George Brennan 91 Violetwood Dr. Levittown PA 19057 Home: (215) 791-5646 VGC Gordon Cumberland 1 Makefield Rd., K431 Morrisville PA 19067 Home: (215) 428-1463 GS Gerald A. Burke 70 Queens Anne Rd. Levittown PA 19057 Home: (215) 547-2173 SE Raymond Knasiak 5205 Castor Ave. Philadelphia PA 19124 Home: (215) 533-2348 CHAP VACANT ABEN ZOAR CARAVAN #133, REGION VIII, CHARTERED 1958, MONROVIA, CA GC John Gili 1001 Orange Ave. Monrovia CA 91016-3725 Home: (626) 303-5323 VGC Anthony M. Castaneda, Jr. 16342 Dalark St. LaPuente CA 91744 Home: (626) 893-6775 Email: [email protected] GS Christopher A. Braun 26559 Farrell St. Menifee CA 92586 Cell: (303) 319-6550 Email: [email protected] SE Thomas A. Ratchford 615 N. Pasadena Ave. Glendora CA 91741 Home: (626) 963-1726 Email: [email protected] CHAP Ronald Sanchez 327 E. Camino Real Monrovia CA 91016 Home: (626) 303-6339

MAHDI CARAVAN #142, REGION V, CHARTERED 1960, WILLOUGHBY, OH-NO UPDATED ELECTION FORM RECEIVED-2013 INFORMATION LISTED BELOW GC Martin R. Ryan, Jr. 90 E 203rd St. Euclid OH 44123 Home: (216) 531-6406 VGC James R. Mandelik 9412 Whalers Cove Mentor OH 44060-4576 Home: (440)392-0520 GS Russell L. Powers 175 E. 211th St. Euclid OH 44123 Home: (216) 731-4149 SE VACANT CHAP John M. Kumse 15519 Holmes Ave. Cleveland OH 44110 Home: (216) 761-7740 BARCELONA CARAVAN #143, REGION VI, CHARTERED 1960, DEARBORN, MI GC Carlos F. Chavez 8384 Senator Detroit MI 48209 Home: (313) 407-6491 Email: [email protected] VGC Michael L. Carpenter P.O. Box 475 Dearborn MI 48121-0475 Home: (313) 218-9345 Email: [email protected] GS Francis J. Tofil 26326 Doxtator Ave. Dearborn Hts. MI 48127 Home: (313) 562-0263 Email: [email protected] SE James E. Kremer 4715 Jasper Dr., Apt. 103 New Port Richey FL 34652 Home: (248) 914-8797 Email: [email protected] CHAP John Hedges 266 Antoine Wyandotte MI 48192

VIGO CARAVAN #151, REGION II, CHARTERED 1963, JOHNSTOWN, PA-NO UPDATED ELECTION FORM RECEIVED-2013 INFORMATION LISTED BELOW GC Andrew J. Solomon 302 Griffith Ave. Johnstown PA 15909-1006 Home: (814) 322-3287 VGC Bryan Bazyk 705 Saybrook Pl. Johnstown PA 15906 Home: (814) 534-0257 GS John R. Corcoran 1200 Luzerne St. Ext. Johnstown PA 15905-2153 Home: (814) 255-7268 SE Clifford Miller 110 Vivian Dr. Johnstown PA 15904-1233 Home: (814) 266-4809 CHAP Martin A. Cingle St. Mary’s Church Nanty-Gro PA 15943 Home: (814) 539-1632 AL JANA CARAVAN #159, REGION V, CHARTERED 1965, PARMA, OH GC Carl M. Majewski 2323 North Ave. Parma OH 44134 Home: (216) 749-1352 Email: [email protected] VGC VACANT GS Robert Paul Hallal 1241 Buhrer Ave. Cleveland OH 44109 Home: (216) 781-3823 SE James W. Morad 3287 Rocky River Dr. Cleveland OH 44111 Home: (216) 251-2885 CHAP VACANT

The Alhambran 15 ALCAZABA CARAVAN #162, REGION X, CHARTERED 1966, HAMILTON, ON GC Dr. Carmelo Scime 17 Braemar Pl. Hamilton ON L9C 1C9 Home: (905) 389-1100 VGC Stanko Rezo 20 Cresthaven Dr. Stoney Creek ON L8E 4S5 Home: (905) 643-1595 GS Jacek Olszak 243 Seneca Ave. Hamilton ON L9B 1M3 Home: (905) 679-3428 SE Vaclav G. Vostrez 18 Aintree Ct. Hamilton ON L8K 4R9 Home: (905) 547 6219 CHAP Jozef Vano, J.U.C. 204 Park St. N. Hamilton ON L8R 2N7 Home: (905) 529-6674 AL CASSIN CARAVAN #163, REGION VIII, CHARTERED 1966, ANAHEIM, CA GC Seth F Easley 625 S Hilda St. Anaheim CA 92806 Home: (714) 635-6134 Email: [email protected] VGC Anthony C. De Luca 4781 Ironwood Ave. Seal Beach CA 90740 Home: (562) 596-0623 GS Michael Eugene Miller 3686 Conquista Long Beach CA 90808 Home: (562) 429-5430 SE Stanley J. Pawlowski 1433 West Janeen Way Anaheim CA 92801-4716 Home: (714) 776-8570 CHAP VACANT ALGARVA CARAVAN #168, REGION X, CHARTERED 1967, GRAND BEND, ON GC Jack Van Haastert 5269 Douglas Line, RR 5 Plympton WyomingON N0N 1J6 Home: (519) 899-4150 VGC Louis Hendrikx 1584 Elginfield Parkhill ON N0M 2K0 Home: (519) 294-6413 GS Rose Vandenberg 8248 Jericho Rd., RR 3 Thedford ON N0M 2N0 SE Richard Vanos 35 Francis Dr. Forest ON N0N 1J0 Home: (519) 786-5563 Email: [email protected] CHAP REV Tom Donohue St. Christopher’s Parish Forest ON N0N 1J0 Home: (519) 294-6844 SANTIAGO CARAVAN #169, REGION V, CHARTERED 1966, CHICAGO, IL GC Richard M. Montalbano 206 Wood Glen La. Oak Brook IL 60523 Home: (630) 530-4925 VGC Mark A Montalbano 21544 N. 65th Ave. Glendale AZ 85308 Home: (708) 906-0026 Email: [email protected] GS Florence L. Stephens 3628 N. Hawthorne St. Franklin Park IL 60131 Home: (847) 678-1177 SE Thomas M. Cuomo 22 E. North Ave. Northlake IL 60104 Home: (708) 344-7660 CHAP Father Thomas Vermiglio Comboni Missionaries., Kitchener ON N2G 3M6 Cell: (708) 308-5335 148 Madison Ave. S

ZIRITA CARAVAN #182, REGION V, CHARTERED 1969, CALUMET CITY, IL-NO UPDATED ELECTION FORM RECEIVED-2013 INFORMATION LISTED BELOW GC Richard D. Magno 11612 Pineview Dr. Orland Park IL 60467 Home: (708) 460-2861 Email: [email protected] VGC VACANT GS Joseph S. Melnyczenko 518 Forsythe Calumet City IL 60409 Home: (708) 868-6786 SE Michael Victor Lukacek 3128 99th St. East Highland IN 46322 Home: (219) 922-0782 CHAP VACANT JEREZ CARAVAN #183, CHARTERED 1969, BROOKLYN, NY GC Richard A. Smith, Sr. 301 18th Ave. Baltimore MD 21225 Home: (410) 789-3103 VGC Louis M. Milan 1623 Sunshine St. Glen Burnie MD 21061 Home: (410) 766-0842 GS Richard Lagana 122 Amesbury Ct. Severna Park MD 21146 Home: (410) 647-8165 Email: [email protected] SE Littell A. Hobbs 510 Marley Station Rd. Glen Burnie MD 21061 Home: (410) 768-1037 CHAP VACANT MALAGA CARAVAN #188, REGION VI, CHARTERED 1969, HAMTRAMCK, MI GC Michael Frank Kapusniak 11833 Mt. Elliott St. Detroit MI 48212-2533 Home: (313) 414-3710 VGC David Krot 2687 Caniff Ave. Hamtramck MI 48212 Home: (313) 365-5240 GS Terrence S. Stopczynski 12104 Lumpkin Hamtramck MI 48212 Home: (313) 365-5081 SE John Rakowski 4202 Ziegler, Apt. 2 Dearborn Hts. MI 48125 Home: (313) 724-2134 CHAP VACANT DENIA CARAVAN #196, REGION VI, CHARTERED 1970, SOUTHFIELD, MI GC Donald J. Collom 22674 Heatherbrae Way Novi MI 48375 Home: (248) 349-1224 Email: [email protected] VGC Michael G Tucci 1308 Brambles Waterford MI 48328 Home: (248) 681-6592 GS Louis Schneider 2835 Silver Hill Dr. Waterford MI 48329 Home: (248) 673-2826 Email: [email protected] SE Pete Schneider 1806 Colonial Village, Waterford MI 48328 Home: (248) 622-1058 Apt. 2 CHAP VACANT BARCAIR CARAVAN #198, REGION V, CHARTERED 1970, SUMMIT, IL GC Robert W. Grogan 17325 Cambridge Pl. Tinley Park IL 60487 5241 Home: (708) 614-9489 Email: [email protected] VGC Thomas S. Granoski 22333 Boulder Ridge Dr. Mokena IL 60448 Home: (708) 479-9318 GS Patrick McHugh 10312 S. Laporte Ave. Oaklawn IL 60453 Home: (708) 422-8952 SE Kevin J Maloney 212 Louis Dr. Willow Springs IL 60480 Home: (708) 839-9392 Email: [email protected] CHAP VACANT ABBA KOVAL CARAVAN # 200, REGION V, CHARTERED 1970, LAKEWOOD, OH GC Domenico Madonia 3704 Newark Ave. Cleveland OH 44109 Home: (216) 651-7987 VGC Henry F. Kleinhenz 7425 Willow Woods Dr. N. Olmstead OH 44070 GS John Basso, Jr. 3225 W. 30th St. Cleveland OH 44109 Home: (216) 798-6773 Email: [email protected] SE Damian A Borkowski 4810 W. 14th St. Cleveland OH 44109 Home: (216) 351-5265 CHAP Joseph D. McNulty 2486 W. 14th St. Cleveland OH 44113

The Alhambran 16 DAR AL RUSE CARAVAN #209, REGION VII, CHARTERED 1972, DALLAS TX-NO UPDATED ELECTION FORM RECEIVED-2013 INFORMATION LISTED BELOW GC Terrence O. O’Brien 9423 Spring Hollow Dallas TX 75243 Home: (214) 341-3907 VGC VACANT GS Stephen J. Fox 821 Rockledge Dr. Garland TX 75043 Home: (972) 270-3646 SE Abraham R Gonzalez 5018 Abrams Rd. Dallas TX 75214-2213 Home: (214) 534-4255 CHAP Rev. Loyd Dean Morris 7406 Summit View Ln. Sachse TX 75048-2631 Home: (972) 867-2637 MANRESA CARAVAN #217, REGION VI, CHARTERED 1976, NORTHVILLE, MI GC John R. Templin 9033 Rockland Redford MI 48239 Home: (313) 937-3492 Email: [email protected] VGC VACANT GS John Galdes 3124 Cardwell Livonia MI 48150 Email: [email protected] SE John H Engerson 10266 Converse Rd. Fowlerville MI 48836 Home: (517) 223-3118 Email: [email protected] CHAP Rev. Stanley Tokarski 830 W. Lafayette South Lyon MI 48178 Home: (313) 846-2222 BEN ZIRI CARAVAN #218, REGION VIII, CHARTERED 1976, OCEANSIDE, CA GC Bruce Taber 1826 via Monserate Fallbrook CA 92028 Home: (760) 415-7669 Email: [email protected] VGC VACANT GS Stanley Gilliland 3968 Baja Vista Dr. Oceanside CA 92058 Home: (760) 967-6397 SE Fernando G. Acuna 3412 Hacienda Dr. Oceanside CA 92054-3833 Home: (760) 757-3309 CHAP Vincent N. Hughes 1523 Golden Gate Ave. Los Angeles CA 90026 Home: (760) 390-5618 GARCIA CARAVAN #230, REGION X, CHARTERED 1982, MC GREGOR, ON GC Richard H. Prieur 8039 Gardner Crestent Mc Gregor ON N0R 1J0 Home: (519) 726-6992 VGC Alvin L. Reau 14810 Mortenview Dr. Taylor MI 48180 Home: (734) 287-3034 GS Caroline Annett 251 Lakeside Dr., RR #5 Harrow ON N0R 1G0 SE Douglas J. Mangin 9554 Walker Rd. Mc Gregor ON N0R 1J0 CHAP Ronald Vermette 9489 Malden Rd. LaSalle ON N9J 2W3 Home: (519) 734-0261 GUADALUPE CARAVAN #234, REGION XII, CHARTERED, 1983, EL PASO, TX GC Ruben S. Gallegos P.O. Box 432 Canutillo TX 79835 Home: (915) 585-2622 VGC Thomas R. Michael 6716 Villa Hermosa El Paso TX 79912 Home: (915) 833-0015 GS Ricardo Jose Macias 328 Flynn Dr. El Paso TX 79932 Home: (915) 203-0335 SE Carlos A. Moncada 1750 Dick Mayers Dr. El Paso TX 79936 Home: (915) 204-6928 CHAP James W. Hall 2804 Beachcomber Dr. El Paso TX 79936 Home: (915) 595-1696 CAMBRIL CARAVAN #240, REGION II, CHARTERED 1985, BARNSBORO, PA GC Walter E. Rogal 610 Ivy St. N. Cambria PA 15714 Home: (814) 948-5850 VGC VACANT GS Donald J. Luther, Sr. 114 N. Church St., Carrolltown PA 15722 Home: (814) 344-8305 P.O. Box 85 SE Walter E. Rogal 610 Ivy St. N. Cambria PA 15714 Home: (814) 948-5850 CHAP Rev Msgr. John Sasway OurLady of the Lilly PA 15938 Home: (814) 886-2504 Alleghenie, 608 Main St. RAMIRO CARAVAN #241, REGION IX, CHARTERED 1986, MONTREAL, QC GC Claude Piche 38 Prevost Longueuil QC J4J 1H3 Home: (450) 679-4403 Email: [email protected] VGC Gilles Felx 1675 Poupart #205 Montreal QC H2K 3G9 Home: (514) 662-7508 GS Suzanne Trudeau 654-16 Jean Deslauriers Boucherville QC J4B 8N1 Home: (450) 641-7028 SE Robert Levac 3655 Mayfair Saint-Hubert QC J3Y 5P5 Home: (450) 445-4100 CHAP Gilles Dube 12350 Fort Laurette Montreal QC H2C 3C8 Cell: (514) 384-0080 DIEGO CARAVAN #255, REGION IV, CHARTERED 1998, ENGELWOOD, FL GC Carol A. Peschel 7339 Beardsley St. Englewood FL 34224 Home: (941) 473-2458 Email: [email protected] VGC John C. Knapke 761 Olive St. Englewood FL 34223 Home: (941) 474-8843 GS Catherine Farley 1157 Arbroid Dr. Englewood FL 34223 Home: (941) 460-1954 SE Kent Anderson 2557 Wurtsmith La. Northport FL 34286 Home: (941) 423-9570 Email: [email protected] CHAP Joseph L. Hart 3799 B830 Cadbury Cir. Venice FL 34293 Home: (941) 786-1980 MOSARA CARAVAN #260, REGION VII, CHARTERED 1997, HIDALGO, TX GC Marco A. Quiroz 3113 N. 33rd St. McAllen TX 78501 Home: (956) 534-6887 Email: [email protected] VGC David D. Saltazar, Jr. 4800 N. 10th St., Suite F McAllen TX 78504 Home: (956) 739-8085 Email: [email protected] GS Norm Jensen 4210 Michael Blvd. Edinburg TX 78539 Home: (956) 793-1810 Email: [email protected] SE Jose Eduardo Guerra P.O. Box 2 Linn TX 78539 Home: (956) 330-0387 CHAP VACANT SANCHO CARAVAN #261, REGION VI, CHARTERED 1998, WARREN, MI GC Joseph M. Barone 2574 Wexford Dr. Troy MI 48084-2713 Home: (248) 755-7507 Email: [email protected] VGC Ron Sanford 1856 W. 13 Mile Rd. Madison Heights MI 48071 Home: (586) 215-9325 Email: [email protected] GS Marvin J. Bielec 17364 Sprenger Eastpointe MI 48021 Home: (586) 944-6840 Email: [email protected] SE Leonard G. Elgin 11457 Fleming St. Hamtramck MI 48212-2903 Home: (313) 365-5513 CHAP Ronald Jozwiak 4300 Walnut Lake Rd. West Bloomfield MI 48323 Home: (248) 682-3303 Email: [email protected]

The Alhambran 17 ABD AL AZIZ CARAVAN #262, REGION VIII, CHARTERED 2000, ESCONDIDO, CA GC Kevin T. Nilles P O Box 232 Granville IA 51022 Home: (760) 484-6204 Email: [email protected] VGC Carole Herman 27755 N. Lake Wohlford Valley Center CA 92082 Home: (760) 749-2321 Email: [email protected] GS Charles A Ayash,Sr 2160 Eucayptus Ave. Escondido CA 92029 Home: (760) 746-0990 Email: [email protected] SE Edward J. Scheer 1436 N. Ivy St. Escondido CA 92026 Home: (760) 747-9657 CHAP Deacon James Kostick 8975 Lawrence Weld Escondido CA 92026 Home: (760) 749-8313 Email: [email protected] Dr., #7 FATIMA CARAVAN #265, REGION III, CHARTERED 2009, WASHINGTON, DC GC Stephen Kunath 4237 Jefferson Oaks Fairfax VA 22033-4072 Home: (540) 327-0302 Email: [email protected] Apt. F VGC David Wallace 230 Polk Ave. Front Royal VA 22630 Home: (571) 263-9883 Email: [email protected] GS Ryan Mullen 3636 16th St. NW, Washington DC 20010 Home: (202) 494-2221 Email: [email protected] Apt. A743 SE Thomas Becket Adams CHAP Fr. Kevin James Fimian 7401 St. Michael’s La. Annandale VA 22033 Home: (703) 256-7822 Email: [email protected] CORTEZ CARAVAN #267, REGION IV, CHARTERED 2011, KENNER, LA GC Brent A. Smith 4425 Janice Ave. Metairie LA 70003 Home: (504) 352-7107 Email: [email protected] VGC Dennis J. Cass 700 N.Causeway Blvd. Metairie LA 70001-5344 Home: (504) 427-8754 GS Anthony A. Duplessis 549 Gelpi Ave. Jefferson LA 70121 Home: (504) 296-6406 SE Lee Songy 3016 Kansas Ave. Kenner LA 70065 Home: (504) 232-8536 CHAP Jimmy Jeanfreau 2402 33rd St. Kenner LA 70065 Home: (504) 261-5228

ARAGON CARAVAN #268, REGION IV, CHARTERED 2013, LONGUEUIL, QC- NO UPDATED ELECTION FORM RECEIVED-2013 INFORMATION LISTED BELOW GC Francois Beauchamp 127 Labonte Longueuil QC J4H 2P5 Home: (514) 824-5419 Email: [email protected] VGC Nellis Paul 136 St. Paul St- Jean QC J3B 1Z7 GS VACANT SE Francois Beauchamp 127 Labonte Longueuil QC J4H 2P5 Home: (514) 824-5419 Email: [email protected] CHAP VACANT Alhambra Editor Office Manager Accounting Website Chairman Order of Alhambra Mike Carpenter, ID Denise Blakely Betty Dewey PGC Eric Griffin 4200 Leeds Ave. PO Box 475 4200 Leeds Avenue, Baltimore, MD 4200 Leeds Avenue, Baltimore, MD Baltimore, MD 21229-5421 Dearborn, MI 48121-0475 21229-5421 21229-5421 586-944-3270 Tel: 410-242-0660 (C) 313-218-9345 (F) 313-274-8564 (B) 410-242-0660 or 0661 (B) 410-242-0660 or 0661 Website: Fax: 410-536-5729 Website: www.orderalhambra.org (e-mail) [email protected] (F) 410-536-5729 (F) 410-536-5729 www.orderalhambra.org Toll Free - 800-478-2946 Toll Free - 800-478-2946 e-mail: [email protected] (e-mail) [email protected] (e-mail) [email protected] LIVING PAST SUPREME COMMANDERS Name Sultana Term Name Sultana Term Name Sultana Term Name Sultana Term

James E. O’Halloran, Sultana Jane Thomas J. Smith, Sultana Connie Roger J. Reid, Sultana Agnes Carl W. Dengel Galicia Caravan No. 77 1979 - 1981 Hafsun Caravan No. 176 1987 - 1991 Diego Caravan No. 255 1991 - 1993 Cordova Caravan No. 26 1993 - 1995 700 Country Club Drive 133 Saratoga Road. #112-1 P.O. Box 1912 P.O. Box 126 St. Clair Shores, MI 48082 Glenville, NY 12302 Nokomis, FL 34274-1912 Lafayette, NY 13084 (r) 586- 294-6163 (r) 518-399-7109 (r) 941-486-0949 (r) 315- 677-3796 (b) 800-478-2946 (f) 941-486-8833 (c) 410-227-4545 E-mail: [email protected]

Angelo Miele, Jr. Sultana Bernadette Robert Santos, Sultana Frances Edward A. Fiorella, Sultana Sandy Gerald K. Forster, Sultana Shelley Galicia Caravan No. 77 1997 - 1999 Ronda Caravan No. 84 2001 - 2003 Padul Caravan No. 69 2003 - 2005 Algarva Caravan No. 168 2005 - 2007 1741 Oakland Drive 632 Hermosa Drive 9480 Bayfront Drive 9982 Port Franks Estates Dr. Madison Hts, MI 48071-2254 San Gabriel, CA 91775 Norfolk, VA 23518 Port Franks, ON N0M 2L0 (r) 586-779-1274 (r) 626-576-8318 (r) 757-362-9225 (c) 757-288-6615 519-243-1613 (r) 519-243-1614 (f) E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

George P. De Winne, Sultana Gigi Francis J. Fodale, Sultana Theresa Andre Beauchamp,Sultana Daniele Bejar Caravan #56 2007 - 2009 Denia Caravan #196 2009 - 2011 Toloza Caravan #89 2011-2013 201 Herweck Dr Residence–May thru Mid-August and December thru Mid-January 3829 Mercedes Fabreville San Antonio, TX 78213 3212 Edgewood Park Drive Laval, QC H7P 1L7 (210) 344-5194 Commerce Township, MI 48382 450-622-1624 (r) E-mail: [email protected] 248-761-7485(c) 248-360-9206 (r) & (f) E-Mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

NOTE: This information is what we have on record at the home office, if there are any errors please contact Denise Blakely for corrections. This is a caravan listing only. An extended version of the directory can be found on our website: www.orderalhambra.org.

Normally we do not include the names in the directory for caravans who do not provide us with an updated election form. However, this year we added last year’s information in this directory as a courtesy, (where noted), and we assume there were no new elected officers. We will not do this next year, so please, when your caravan receives the election form this year, complete it and mail it to the secretariat a.s.a.p.

Anyone wanting an electronic version may call Denise 800-478-2946. Thank you.

The Alhambran 18 Regional News

Region V Region VI (IL, KY, OH, IN, LA, KS, MO, NE, TN) (MI, MN, ND, SD, WI) Supreme Director: J.R. Black Supreme Director: Gary A. DeCarlo 8214 Wedgewood Dr. 6015 E. Ten Mile Road Norfolk, VA 23518-3113 Warren, MI 48091-3802 (H) 757-583-0284 (C) 757-641-3269 (H) 586-436-0121 [email protected] [email protected]

Lady Nobles, Sir Nobles and Sultana’s: Carmona Caravan #75:

Our Annual Chili kook off at our January meeting was a huge success. The entrants Region VI has just completed three joint events with five caravans on one day. for the contest were St. Leo Kling, PGC Ken Kovacs (a.k.a. The Gas Man), BT We held our Founder’s Day Mass at St. Clements Church in Centerline, Michigan Michael Belanger (a.k.a. Michael ), PGC Jim Sterley (a.k.a. J. R. Black Jr.), and with over 100 Alhambrans attending Mass PGC Neil Corrigan (a.k.a. Perpetual Region V president). After many hours of deliberation the judges selected the winner. . . .BT Michael B!!! (or should we say At the end of Mass Region VI held a Historical Plaque Ceremony which marked Mrs. Michael B). Thanks to all who participated and the Judges. St. Clements as a National Catholic Historical site. This it’s 160th anniversary year. Our Memorial Mass and Winter Social were held at the St. Andrew Abbey on Sunday, January 19th, we had a nice Mass that was celebrated by Father Finbar. Then at the luncheon following Mass the same Caravans, Galicia 77, Manresa Followed by hours of camaraderie in the Parlor coupled with wonderful hors 217, Sancho 261, Barcelona 143 and Denia 196 presented a combined check d’oeuvres and a full dinner. A million thanks go out to Brother Nicholas and PGC for $16,500 to Cass Community Social Services in Detroit (which services the Kenny Kovacs for a great event. poorest of the poor developmentally disabled). It will be used for the purchase of a 15 passenger van. This van will enable Cass to bring our special citizens Founders Day Mass and Dinner for all Region “V” was extremely well represented to and from their skill building program. This check is only half the cost of at the Founder’s Day Mass and Dinner on Saturday, February 22nd. Afterward the the van. The other half is being raised in the “Alhambra Challenge” through food at Marie’s was wonderful and the arrangements were perfect. Thanks to RP Facebook, Twitter and the media. Neil Corrigan for putting it all together and to all the Sir Nobles and Sultanas who came out to enjoy the Order’s Birthday. In March, we have another joint venture bringing 2,700 developmentally disabled to a special Alhambra show at the Shrine Circus. Don’t forget the “Fez Pins” drawing; all you have to do to win one is be present at the meetings. None of the names drawn at the December 2013, January or February Our region is also coming together to host the Council of Viziers meeting in 2014 meetings were present. July. Hosting the International is an honor we take very seriously. Friday and It’s time to wrap up the Entertainment & Our Town Coupon Books sales. Please Saturday night dinners will be on us for all out-of-towners, along with a Friday bring your $$$ and any unsold books to PGC Jim Sterley. Ladies Tour and Hospitality Room. Ladies please contact Sultana Patti DeCarlo @586-436-3789 or e-mail [email protected] for more information. The next Poker Tournament will be held in October 2014. I am so proud to be a part of this Region and its wonderful Lady Nobles, Sir Congratulations to the Sultanas of Garfield Heights on a very successful After- Nobles and Sultanas, all working together to make a difference in the lives of Christmas Party and PGC Gala that was held at the Shiner’s Event Center on God’s special people. Saturday January 11th. The food was wonderful, the drinks were plentiful and the dancing was delightful. If you missed it you missed a good one. Did we tell you we loved you today???? The super bowl football pool was a huge success, and our thanks go out to PGC Vince DiCaprio for all his hard work to make this fund raiser the success it was. God Bless, Don’t forget the NCAA tournament is just about here so get your name in for a SD Gary A. DeCarlo square or two. Patti DeCarlo Region VI If you are a member of Carmona Caravan, you surely are aware of the St. Patrick’s Day Corned Beef Party Tray that RP Neil O’Corrigan provides each year. They are truly a sight to behold. You don’t like corned beef? No problem! There are all kinds of high quality cold cuts on these trays! Thanks in advance to Neil for this very joyous March meal/event!!! And, thank God for the Irish!!!

Keepers of the Chow RP Neil Corrigan and GPC Bill Plank are pleased to report that they made a wise selection in allowing ST Leo Kline to prepare our meal for the February meeting. The dinner was perfectly prepared. Thanks a million Leo.

(Continued on Page 24) The Alhambran 19 Regional News Region VII Region VIII (TX, CO, MT, NM, OK, WY) (CA, AZ, ID, NV, OR, UT, WA, AK) Supreme Director: Joe B. Cortinaz Supreme Director: Chris Braun 950 CR 770 PO Box 1010 Natalia, TX 78059-2001 Idyllwild, CA 92549-1010 (H) 830-665-6217 (C) 830-832-0268 (H) 303-319-6550 [email protected] [email protected] Sir Nobles, We have all been very busy with all kinds of winter activities, and now Tip of the Fez goes to Aben Zoar Caravan for their second annual High Hopes summer is upon us and many of you are planning a summer vacation, a summer Dance and Pizza lunch held for all Developmentally Disabled Citizens in bar-b-que or gatherings with friends and family. Having visited the various Pasadena, CA. Each year gets better as the mailing list continues to grow. caravans located in Region VII, I know summer is the time of year when the Alhambra families stay busy with Summer Olympics, summer camps, baseball For those unfamiliar with the High Hopes Band – let me bring you up to games, zoo trips, movie trips and picnics, and all this is in support of God’s speed. They are a group in , formed many years ago, comprised of Special Children. But let us not forget that back in late February early March Developmentally Disabled adults who travel to many locations and perform on when we received The Alhambran, we also received a white envelope with 10 a regular basis. When you hear them and see them in action one can only be supreme raffle tickets. Please do your best to sell these tickets. The drawing will amazed at the talent this group possesses. The drummer is their leader and he is take place during the Council of Viziers meeting on July 26 in Detroit, Michigan. blind – and he never misses leading the perfect song on cue each time. The more tickets we sell, the better chance we have to lower per capita. Two things They have performed for functions in our order for over fifteen years. will help lower per capita: the sale of supreme raffle tickets and new members. As our fraternal year comes to an end, we find in Region VII the following caravans All the clients in attendance hit the dance floor for a non-stop three hour time have been hard at work in recruiting new members: Baza 78, Bejar 56, El Cid span with only breaks for more pizza, punch, cookies and fruit. Participation by 106, Alva 91 and Guadalupe 234. These caravans will be holding ceremonials our membership in these events is truly what The Order Of Alhambra is all about. during the March-May time frame. It sure looks like Region VII will increase We have the opportunity to socialize and bring joy to God’s special children all by eighteen new Sir Nobles. Recruitment started in July of 2013 and with the at the same time. addition of these new Sir Nobles, Region VII can state it now has thirty-two new Pentecost Sunday 08-Jun-14 10:00 AM is the time for our annual participation in Sir Nobles to date. If your caravan has not recruited, please know that it is not the Portuguese Fiesta. Alhambrans carry the Living Infant of Prague in procession too late. Keep in mind our future. Great Work Region VII. And now to another at Point Loma in San Diego. We gather at Avenue de Portugal one block south of subject, recently Guadalupe Caravan lost an Alhambran brother, a most admired Shelter Island Drive at Scott Street. and loved man by his family, caravan and his community. Ben [OrderAlhambra.org / 262abdalaziz / fiesta.pdf] Floyd was a Past Grand Commander and a good friend of mine. Please keep in your prayers Ben Floyd and his family. Let us also remember to keep in our The California Council of Caravans (Region VIII) is busily preparing for the prayers Grand Commander James R. Trammell from Baza 78, Corpus Christi. upcoming biennial Convention which is slated to be held in San Diego in July of God Bless Alhambra and God Bless our Special Children. 2015. Be sure to make plans to be in there. The San Diego climate is perfect that time of year. Texas Caravans have been involved in the following activities. For the most current activity updates, when visiting Southern California, do not Baza 78, Corpus Christi, Texas hesitate to contact SD Chris Braun [303-319-6550] or SC Vince Braun [562-572- 4674]. The caravan participates in their monthly corporate mass for God’s Special Children at St. Paul Catholic Church. After the mass the caravan members and Are you moving? If so, don’t miss the their Sultanas provided a brunch for all in attendance. next issue of THE ALHAMBRAN

Alhambrans are also preparing for their annual summer camp for our Special USA AND CANADIAN MEMBERS Children which will be held in June. Baza 78 will provide the evening meals for Send your label and change of address all during the summer camp. to: Guadalupe 234, El Paso, Texas. International Order of Alhambra 4200 Leeds Ave., Baltimore, MD The caravan will be celebrating their Thirty-second Anniversary on May 17, 21229-5496 2014. The celebration will begin with a ceremonial and a mass will follow. After the mass all Alhambrans and their Sultanas will gather for a dinner at one of Attention: Membership their local restaurants. After this event the caravan will take their annual summer OR break and will be back in action in September. E-mail your changes to: [email protected] (Continued on Page 25)

The Alhambran 20 Regional News Region IX Region X (QC, NB, NS, NL, PE) (ON, SK, AB, MB, BC) Supreme Director: Jean-Maurice Brosseau Supreme Director: Jim DeZorzi 1585 Rue Kirouac 8438 Defore Dr RR2 Laval, QC H7G 4T4 Canada Grand Bend, ON N0M 1T0 (O) 514-384-4545 (H) 450-668-3508 (H) 519-243-1683 (C) 519-282-0059 [email protected] [email protected]

To my nine readers: As I am writing this it is the First Day of Spring but no one bothered to tell Old I am a much better looking man in person, please believe me. Here is a picture Man Winter. There still is 2 feet of snow on the ground and the forecast is for of good looking guy, ENS Paul Courville G.C. of Toloza Caravan, receiving a another 10 days of sub-zero Celsius weather with high winds out of the Arctic. 40 000$ cheque to be shared between our local Alhambran Foundation and the Well, by the time you read this I am praying that Spring has finally arrived. Special Olympics Foundation. Paul (wearing the fez) is accompanied by his wife Lady Noble Huguette Vendette. This cheque is the proceed of a golf tournament There is not too much to report from Region X this time. Again the weather has held for both organizations by the Sureté du Québec (our Provincial Police forced me to cancel a number of visits to my Caravans but I am hoping to get Force). One of the organiser of that tournament is N.S. Dominique L’Archevêque to Garcia #230 in April and Alcazaba #162 in May and Seneca #109 in June. of the Sureté du Québec (not wearing his fez nor hair on the picture, left of Paul) Of course, being a member of Algarva #168, allows me to visit them fairly “THANK YOU DOMINIQUE”. regularly. With the last issue of the Alhambran you have received 10 tickets of the general Algarva’s latest event was their 25th Annual Hayride. Over 100 of God’s Special fund raffle. I just want to mention that this raffle is an alternative to increasing the Children attended with their caregivers and everyone enjoyed the rides, food and per capita, draw your own conclusion. fun that day.

French Version This is Cara and her two caregivers getting hitched up for rides. In addition they A mes neuf lecteurs: used two farm tractors with wagons so that no one had to wait too long. The sultanas and Lady Nobles made up fruit cups and hot chocolate as snacks and at Je parais beaucoup mieux en personne, s’il vous plaît croyez moi. Voici une lunch time served pizza. photo d’un bel homme, ENS Paul Courville, Grand Commandeur de la Caravane Toloza, recevant un chèque de 40 000$ à être partagé entre la Fondation Alhambra Garcia presented 19 students with Alhambra scholarships in March. These Québec et celle des Olympiques Spéciaux. Paul (portant le fez) est accompagné students are all studying to be personal service workers (PSW) for the mentally par son épouse, la Noble Dame Huguette Vendette. Ce chèque provient d’un challenged. They will work in group homes. tournoi de golf organisé par la Sureté du Québec au profit de nos deux Fondations. Other than that all has been quiet north of the 49th. Un des organisateurs de ce tournoi est le N.S. Dominique L’Archevêque de la Sureté du Québec (il ne porte pas de fez ni de cheveux sur cette photo, à gauche Personally, I am looking forward to the Council of Viziers annual meeting in de Paul). « MERCI BEAUCOUP DOMINIQUE ». Warren MI this July.

Avec la dernière édition de l’Alhambran vous avez reçu, 10 billets pour le tirage Until next time I remain your humble servant, pour le fonds général de l’Alhambra. Je veux simplement mentionner que ce SD Jim De Zorzi, Region X tirage est une alternative à l’augmentation du per capita, tirer vos propres conclusions. Our website is www.regionx.biz Have a look sometime.

The Alhambran 21 From the Supreme Chamberlain Giles Benard

Giles can be reached by e-mail [email protected] DOLLARS AND CENTS In order to keep you informed with the financial information of the Order you can request a copy of the financials from Home Office. This section is being supressed to keep the information secured.

The Alhambran 22 The Alhambran 23 Region II (Continued from Page 9) Region V (Continued from Page 19)

Aurora Caravan #55 Clifton, NJ The Order has really charged up their efforts to raise money for the General Frank Coccaro Eminent Grand Commander Fund. You should have received your tickets in the last issue of Alhambran. The 10 prizes are listed on the Tickets. The drawing will be held July 26th. GC Coccaro reported they had their St. Paddy’s day party at the Athenia Veterans Post with about 150 developmentally disabled attending. Frank reported that on Jim Sterley will be passing out his fancy Carmona Caravan loose Change Banks June 20 they are taking a group of developmentally disabled to Cape Hope, West at the March meeting for your loose change. Drop in a quarter or two and bring Milford, NJ. your filled bank to the April Meeting. The next Region “” meeting will be hosted by Al Jana Caravan on Wednesday, Remember when collecting with canisters to make sure you have new membership March 12th at the Brooklyn-Pama K of C Hall. Please plan on attending. applications with you and don’t be afraid to ask a friend to join your caravan. Abba Koval Caravan #200:

Region III (Continued from Page 10) Happy New Year to all Sir and Lady Nobles. We will start with a Caravan Meeting on January 16th at St. Augustine on West 14th. At this meeting I, would March 9 – Final ACIT meeting before the ACIT basketball tournament. like to discuss our agenda for the coming year. Any ideas will be welcomed, I hope you will attend. March 12 – Welcoming dinner of the Alhambra Catholic Invitational Tournament. The Journey to Bethlehem Mass was well attended, even if it was delayed due to Speakers who welcomed the players and guests were given by Supreme Director a winter marathon! Thanks to all that helped. Michael Stakem, Grand Commander Louie Lindner and Tournament Director Joe Carter. A student representative of each of the eight high schools participating in Our Christmas party was a merry event, the food was excellent and the oasis this year’s ACIT spoke. These students told us about their schools and their season never went dry. A tip of the Fez to Gene Hanzley for his help in getting a caterer. they had. They were the best! Hopefully we can get our old location for next year.

The teams participating in the 54th ACIT were Bishop Walsh, Cumberland, MD; The date for the Memorial Mass and Winter Social is Sunday the 19th of DeMatha, Hyattsville, MD; Paul VI, Fairfax, VA; St. John’s, Washington, DC; January at St. Andrews Abby. Time of the Mass is NOON. Yes there will be Bishop O’Connell, Arlington, VA; Mt. St. Joe’s, Baltimore, MD; Benedictine Prep, food afterward. Please pray for the sick of our Caravan. Richmond, VA; and Calvert Hall, Baltimore, MD. Lenten Blessings to all Sir and Lady Nobles. Our meeting will be held March March 13 – First round of the tournament held at Frostburg State University. 21st, much will be discussed and I will provide the spirits and snacks. The Founders Day Mass was well attended by all the Caravans of Region “V”. March 14 – Second round and semi-finals I and Nancy Meichioris represented Abba Koval. After dinner we had dinner at Marie’s. The food was excellent. March 15 – The day began with the Coaches Brunch where all in attendance heard comments from the participating coaches followed by the ACIT Mass at St. Our Order has really changed up their effort to raise money for the General Fund. Patrick’s Church. You should have received your tickets with the last issue of the Alhambran. The Drawing will be held July 26th. I urge all members to support this fund-raiser. The same evening the Championship games were held with Paul VI winning the I hope this will keep the per capita assessments stable. 54th Alhambra Catholic Invitational Tournament and leaving with the Alhambra trophy. Following the tournament a reception was held at the Cumberland Ramada Upcoming events from the Disability Services and Ministries e-Newsletter: Inn. Known as the best Catholic high school basketball tournament in the United This is for adults with developmental disabilities age 16 and over. These dances States and Canada, for 54 years the Sir Nobles and Sultanas of Wamba Caravan will be held at OLA/St. Joseph Center: April 14th, May 9th and June 13th. take pride in their achievements and efforts to always improve the tournament. The ultimate success of this tournament can be attributed to its original director Joe Notes from Region “V” Meeting: Divico and for the past 11 years, Joe Carter. No minutes from last meeting due to the initiation by SD Black of new officers for Carmona, Al Jana, Abba Koval and Mahdi March 20 – Divan meeting at the Wamba Alcazar Journey to Bethlehem – Big Success. Bishop Gries celebrated Mass and there April 7 – Caravan meeting at the Wamba Alcazar were more Sir Nobles the bib previous years.

Porto #104 Field Day picnic formerly called Special Olympics – date to be announced –will be held in July March 13 – Porto meeting at OLGC church social hall Italian Festival formerly called the Tripe Dinner will be held September 24th, at L’Vera Party Center March 17 – Porto Derby held in the council room Founders Day Mass report – 31 at Mass and 29 at the dinner that followed. May 8 – Porto caravan meeting at OLGC Also discussed the International Raffle. Jerez #183 Next meeting to be hosted by Abba Koval at the St. Clarence Terrace Room. March 16 – Caravan meeting and luncheon at the Brian Borou Restaurant in Severna Park.

The Alhambran 24 St. Francis Camp OCEAN CITY ALHAMBRA GET TOGETHER www.saintfranciscamp.org Submitted by President Russ Kreinbring DATE: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 09 TO SUNDAY, From my Sultana Paula and myself a very Blessed Easter. OCTOBER 12, 2014

A lot has happened since the last issue came out. In October 2013, we decided a change was needed and let go our former Camp Director. A searching PLACE: OCEAN CITY MARYLAND – HOWARD committee of Vice President, Connie Quinn, Executive Director, Russ Smith, and Grand Commander Don Collum was formed. By the end of January JOHNSON HOTEL 2014, after interviewing several candidates, the committee’s recommendation 888-465-3451 (Toll Free) to the Executive Board was Miss Michelle Bitgood. The executive committee approved the new Camp Director unanimously. We are very excited about this coming year at St. Francis Camp on the Lake. We are looking forward to FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT PSC ED working with her and her staff this summer. Since coming on board, Michelle has revamped the website, co-created the electronic registration and nearly FIORELLA 757-362-9225 single-handedly is taking us out of the Stone Age.

Most recently she was called to the White House to receive recognition from WAMBA HAS AGAIN AGREED TO HOST THE the President’s Initiative “Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things” for her work with the developmentally disabled. Congrats Michelle and welcome HOSPITALITY ROOM AS THEY HAVE IN THE aboard. PAST – THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT “WAMBA” Just like the Detroit Tigers, we are getting ready for opening day. VISIT OCEAN CITY DOWNS CASINO ONLY 10 Because of the generous donation from the Sultanas of Galicia 77, our special campers this summer will be able to enjoy our new “slip & slide” water slide MINUTES FROM THE HOTEL and a no wake tube ride for two that can be used to pull from behind our platoon boat. This donation also will help us revamp our sensory room which will enhance the “autistic” sensoria’s of some of our campers. PADUL 69 WILL AGAIN SPONSOR THE HORSE

Vice Supreme Commander Eddie Smith, our campus building director, will RACING IN THE HOSPITALITY ROOM be very busy keeping up with the growing demands of our ever expanding programs. THIS YEAR WILL FEATURE “THE ENDLESS ED. Note “wait till ya see the place now!” SUMMER CRUISIN” OCTOBER 09TH THRU THE 12TH. THIS EVENT FEATURES 2,500 RODS, Region VII (Continued from Page 20) El Cid 106, Rio Grande City, Texas. CUSTOM CAR CLASSICS, TRICK TRUCKS AND MORE, PLUS THE BOARDWALK PARADES, The El Cid Alhambrans and their Sultanas will participate in a corporate mass during the month of May, and they too will continue their celebration WHICH WILL TAKE PLACE THURSDAY, with dinner at The Cattleman’s Steakhouse in Rio Grande City. The caravan will be preparing for the Annual Summer Baseball Games with God’s FRIDAY AND SATURDAY Special Children. During these games the caravan provides meals for all who participate in this event. COME ON OUT AND ENJOY A FUN WEEK-END Alva 91, Brownsville, Texas. - EVEN IF THE WEATHER IS BAD

The Alhambrans and their Sultanas will participate in the celebration of a corporate mass for Alhambrans and Sultanas during the month of April and WE HAVE A GREAT TIME WITH FELLOWSHIP of May. After these masses the caravan will hold a recruitment drive. The caravan will also be preparing for their annual Golf Tournament in September. AND REMEMBERING ALL THE GOOD TIMES

Bejar 56, San Antonio, Texas. WE HAVE HAD

The Caravan is getting ready for their biggest fund raiser of the year: the Annual Bar-b-que and Skeet Shoot. This event will be held on May 2, 2014, WITH PERMISSION FROM FATHER “K”, and on May 7, the caravan will hold their Annual Zoo Trip in which seven MASS WILL BE CELEBRATED ON SATURDAY hundred of God’s Special children will participate. At this event the caravan will provide a meal for all the children and their sponsors. AFTERNOON (APPROX 5:00 PM)

The Alhambran 25 SPIRITUAL GIFT CARD PROGRAM The main feature of the program is that all past and present enrollees will benefit and be remembered in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass offered by our Supreme Chaplain every Friday. The Spiritual Gift Card can be used for many occasions: for the deceased as well as the living; for birthdays, anniversaries and other special occasions. All monies derived from the use of the Spiritual Gift Cards are deposited in the Alhambra Charity Fund, Inc. (L) = LIVING Caravan 0 Unaffiliated Caravan 56 Bejar Caravan 77 (Cont’d) Galicia Operation Cover Up Amy Avila Dr/M Antonio P. Flores, MD Stella De Leo Santos-birthday(L) The Casasanta Family Richard Kaslly The Kofsky Family Sophia Kaznecki Dr/M Antonio P. Flores, MD Mrs. Pat Bugg-birthday (L) M/M Leon A. Merecki Fr. Charles Fontana (L) Mrs. Theresa Cammarata Rose Baroni M/M Dennis B. Ullrich Les Raab-Get Well (L) M/M Robert E. Plotkowski Frank Chut Mrs. Theresa Cammarata Ryan T. Fleming Dr/M Antonio P. Flores, MD Mrs. Ella Karl M/M Robert E. Plotkowski Thomas Ruthenberg Mr. John M. Mackin Lennon Harris (L) M/M Russell C. Kreinbring Lisa Titsworth (L) Mr. John M. Mackin John M. Mackin (L) Caravan 69 Padul Mr. John M. Mackin Healing-my immediate/extended fam. M/M Gerald C Hyatt Amy Avila (L) Caravan 84 Ronda M/M John J. Sangiovanni Roger Lantz (L) M/M Gerald C Hyatt Jean Schackelford M/M Carl C. Fischer Valente Cruz (L) M/M Edward Pogoda Wanda Kornacki M/M James R. Black Amy Avila M/M Carl C. Fischer Joseph Kulisek Mrs. Theresa Cammarata Velma Beck (L) Padul Caravan #69 Amy Avila M/M Dominick Pizzulli Warren Ripley Denise Blakely/Betty Dewey Linda Mary Wall (Tom Wall’s mother) M/M Richard J. Gregovich Amy Avila Ronda Caravan #84 Joseph Kulisek Denise Blakely Joe B. Cortinaz (L) M/M Edward A. Fiorella Amy Avila Denise Blakely Diane-Mike Stakem (L) New Grandchild M/M Paul F. Siebeking Amy Avila Caravan 104 Porto Padul Caravan #69 PGC Donald Jones M/M William C. Ubbens SN Joseph Youdell Caravan 1 Abd Er Rahman M/M James R. Black PGC Donald Jones (L) M/M Jerry John Janet Fairbank Ms. Kathy Assante John Danylchuk Padul Caravan #69 Joseph Maniscalco Ms. Kathy Assante Judith Caputo M/M James R. Black John Stohmeyer Caravan 106 El Cid SN John Monck John Jones Padul Caravan #69 John Strohmeyer Ramiro & Nicolasa Sarabia Ramiro Sarabia, Jr. Ms. Joan Kelly Ray Merhiges Mrs. Lillian Tyminski John Stromeyer M/M Roy Lanza Arlene Rose Cappiello (L) Padul Caravan #69 Elizabeth “Liz” O’Connor (L) Caravan 122 Leon Ms. Kathy Assante Angel Algorta Padul Caravan #69 Donald J. DiCiero (L) M/M Raymond G. Gagnon James Powers (L) SN Thomas F. Ansbro John O’Toole Padul Caravan #69 Melissa Wood (L) Ms. Kathy Assante Gino Terranova (L) Padul Caravan #69 Mary Tobin (L) Caravan 126 Al Fath Padul Caravan #69 Gus Russo (L) M/M George J. Walter Raymond Knasiak Caravan 4 Alhamar Padul Caravan #69 Tony Leketa (L) M/M George J. Walter Edward Trainer (L) M/M Thomas M. Dugan Paul F. Leonard Padul Caravan #69 Rose St John (L) SN Kenneth L. Young Josephine Scherer PGC Francis A. Kennedy, Jr. Samuel J. Mangino Padul Caravan #69 Carol Bryant (L) M/M Kenneth L. Young Raymond Knasik SN Kenneth F. Burke Paul R. Makuch Padul Caravan #69 PGC Jerry Hyatt (L) M/M Kenneth L. Young Lt. Col. Leonard Etcho Alhamar Caravan #4 Frank Malatins SD James R. Black PGC Ed Etheridge (L) M/M Kenneth L. Young Theresa Becht (L) PGC Francis A. Kennedy, Jr. Frank Malatino Padul Caravan #69 Peggy Gibbs (L) M/M George J. Walter Edward Trainer (L) M/M Francis A. Kennedy, Jr. Paul R. Makuch M/M George J. Walter George L. Walter Caravan 75 Carmona M/M George J. Walter Maureen Gonzales (L) Caravan 26 Cordova M/M Bryan P. Westfall Howard Curtis M/M George J. Walter Mary Galante (L) M/M Robert C. Robinson Sally J. McDonald M/M Joseph M. Mandula Ted Stepanski M/M Robert C. Robinson Vincent Scibetta M/M Bryan P. Westfall Ted Stepanski Caravan 138 Valencia PSV Samuel J. Yannello Therese A. Coughlin Dr/M Mario DiGeronimo John Harrington (L) PGC Vincent J. Valentini Joseph Valentini GS Christopher J. Hull Magdalne Repic Dr/M Mario DiGeronimo Donald Junglas, M.D. M/M Robert C. Robinson Barbara A. Braun Scheidel Mrs. Arline Latosky Phyllis Anato Caravan 143 Barcelona GS Christopher J. Hull Joan D. Pacqualii (L) M/M Joseph M. Mandula Casey Judd (L) Ms. Marjorie Anstett Eugene Ludwig M/M William. Sullivan Natalie P. Kaufman M/M Joseph M. Mandula Geraldine Dewaele Ms. Marjorie Anstett Geraldine Dobola GS Christopher J. Hull Vincent Scibetta M/M Joseph M. Mandula Pam Zone (L) SE James E. Kremer Fred Mercado PSV Samuel J. Yannello SN. Vincent R. Scibetta M/M Joseph M. Mandula Rev. Harry S. Winca SE James E. Kremer Stanley Walewski, II SE Crociano J. Monteleone Vincent Scibetta M/M Bryan P. Westfall Frederick Leek Sr. SE James E. Kremer Richard Domagalski (L) Mrs. Marilyn Robinson Marcia O’Neill (L) M/M Joseph M. Mandula Carol Crandall (L) Mrs. Marilyn Robinson Michael J. Matlock, Sr. M/M Joseph M. Mandula Barb Perez Caravan 151 Vigo Mrs. Marilyn Robinson Nicole Therolf (L) M/M Bryan P. Westfall Albin Bielawski Ms. Pamela Keklak Mary Migut Mrs. Marilyn Robinson Marian Schlager (L) M/M Joseph M. Mandula Dr. Javier Lopez (L) Ms. Pamela Keklak Catherine Siwy PRD Victor F. Turchiarell John Morse Ms. Barbara C. Pastovic Ryan Fleming M/M Donald H. Webster Mary Lou Willard Caravan 77 Galicia Ms. Barbara C. Pastovic Owen Andrew Sheridan (L) M/M Donald H. Webster Daniel Kushinger MS Patricia E. Plotkowski Mrs. Zachary (L) Ms. Barbara Pastovic Sam Salvia Mr. Robert Stoczynski Ronald A. Banas M/M Jerry Gagnon Sul Claudette Brazier (L) Ms. Barbara C. Pastovic Denny Ahtimore M/M Leon A. Merecki Jo Carnaghi (L) Ms. Barbara Pastovic Dennis Middler Caravan 29 Darro M/M Leon A. Merecki Elizabeth Wisniewski Ms. Barbara Pastovic Andre Balaschak PGC A. L. Abila-Darro SN Woodrow Richoux (L) SN Robert Wojtylo Mark Wolak M/M Allen G. Wright Mr. Andrew Balaschak M/M Don J. Gautreaux Steven David Montegut SN Robert Wojtylo Jean M. Gury M/M Allen G. Wright Mr. Ryan T. Fleming M/M Leon A. Merecki Ann Mienaltowski (L) Caravan 55 Aurora SN Robert Wojtylo Helen Mary Ashley Caravan 159 Al Jana M/M John A. Kaslow Michael Briganti (L) M/M William C. Nicholls Amy Avila Mr. Jerome Rizk & Family Eleanor Abraham (L) M/M Clement Ceglarski PSV Edward Muldoon M/M Robert E. Plotkowski Mike Krause M/M Edward N. Rizk Patti SN Frank O’Byrne PGC Edward L. Muldoon M/M Robert E. Plotkowski Renee Jaczkowski (L) Mr. Jerome Rizk Michael & Cheryl Joseph (L) GC Frank Coccaro-Aurora 55 Soney Noll GS Patricia Plotkowski Robert Gardner SN Edward N. Rizk Genevieve Bishilany M/M John A. Kaslow Michael Briganti M/M Lawrence W. Dishman Sabine Cunningham GC Frank Coccaro-Aurora 55 PSV Edward Muldoon The Casasanta Family Gwiseppe Leone Caravan 169 Santiago M/M John A. Kaslow Philip C. King, Jr. The Casasanta Family Antonio Roselli M/M Mark A Montalbano Helen Gialoini PGC Pat Casasanta Olive Wise The Montalbano Family William DiVito

The Alhambran 26 SPIRITUAL GIFT CARD PROGRAM (continued from Page 26) Caravan 183 Jerez Caravan 218 Ben Ziri M/M Richard A. Smith, Sr. Evelyn Jones The Van Tassel Family Jenny Keymer Ms. Dorothy Van Tassel Charles Poorman Caravan 200 Abba Koval The Van Tassel Family Rose Mary Talone (L) M/M Stephen J. Melchioris Mary Levinski Ms. Gertrude Winslow Charles Poorman M/M Stephen J. Melchioris Wayne Bednar M/M Donald E Getty SN Charles Poorman M/M Stephen J. Melchioris Mary Knowles (L) M/M Anthony Andreas Richard Gilliand M/M Stephen J. Melchioris Gregory J. Mikloric M/M Kennith C. Owen Charles Poorman M/M Stephen J. Melchioris Matthew Pavlik (L) Ms. Dorothy Van Tassel Charles Poorman M/M Stephen J. Melchioris Deborah Petrilla Ms. Patricia Dambach David Beimer (L) M/M Stephen J. Melchioris Antoinette Foster Ms. Patricia Dambach Pauline Wymer M/M Stephen J. Melchioris Gene Plona (L) M/M Anthony Andreas Charles Poorman M/M Stephen J. Melchioris James E. Gedeon M/M Anthony Andreas Mary Cloud (L) M/M Stephen J. Melchioris Matthew Panlik (L) Ms. Frances Samhammer Charles Poorman M/M Stephen J. Melchioris Daniel O’Donnell (L) M/M Stephen J. Melchioris Sara Varshall Caravan 261 Sancho Sancho Caravan #261 VGC Ron Sanford (L) Caravan 217 Manresa Sancho Caravan #261 GS Marvin Bielec (L) Manresa Caravan #217 SN Gerald Jagusch (L) Sancho Caravan #261 PGC Dominic Marzicola M/M Thomas W. Kaznecki Margaret K. Ackley Thomas M/M Leo Wojtylo Frank and Vivian Lodzinski M/M Cornelius P. Quinn Thomas McDermott M/M Leo Wojtylo Helen Plewa (L) M/M Cornelius P. Quinn Daniel Clarey SN George Jagitsch Ray Zasucha Caravan 262 Abd Al Aziz M/M Kenneth L. Kress Kenneth J. Smith M/M Joseph E. Ehrhart Charles Poorman M/M Cornelius P. Quinn Ken Smith M/M Joseph E. Ehrhart Gene Garibay (L) M/M Robert E. Karlek Ken Smith M/M Kenneth Kress Sophia M. Kaznecki Caravan 298 At Large M/M Robert E. Karlek Sophie Kaznecki M/M Robert Fischer Sandra Schaller M/M Rafael Suarez Sophia Kaznecki M/M Robert Fischer Donald Spense M/M Daniel A. Sewesky Sherman Manzagol M/M Robert Fischer Ralph Fay M/M Kenneth L. Kress Thomas R. McNamara M/M Robert Fischer Dorothy Pinkerton M/M Robert Fischer Matthew Nedella ALHAMBRA

The statistics published above come from the financial records of the International Order A PROUD of Alhambra and include Spiritual Gifts received up to March 20, 2014.

If you believe that a Spiritual Gift was made that is not reported here please contact the staff CATHOLIC at Headquarters at (410) 242-0660 as soon as possible.

Every effort has been made to correctly record these Gifts and any error is unintentional. FRATERNITY DEDICATED TO Spiritual Gift Cards are a really nice way *SOCIABILITY to remember someone *HISTORY who is sick or who has *SERVICE died.

The Alhambran 27 Region VI Founder’s Day Mass and Plaque Dedication Region III ACIT Tournament

On Sunday Jan. 19 Carmona Caravan #75 held it’s Winter Social at St. Andrew Abbey, Cleveland Ohio. Mass was celebrated at noon followed by an afternoon of fine food,good drink, and of course , plenty of camaraderie.

Together we are stronger

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