DESERT DUST FEBRUARY 2015 PAGE 1 PAGE 2 FEBRUARY 2015 DESERT DUST tribution to this special evening. quarters the Center to emulate never visited the Greenville hos- Shrine the greatest. by Shrine Centers worldwide. pital, this will be a great time to We have attended several Club see this wonderful Hospital from We have assembled a great team and Unit Installations of their Of- Lady Mary and I are excited a viewpoint that very few people at our Headquarters, and each ficers, and it has been great to about the scheduled Greenville get. We will be able to talk with person there can help with any spend time with each and every Shriners Open House on March the medical staff and the admin- question you might have. My one of these Clubs and Units dur- 13 and 14. Each visit we make istrative staff to give us informa- door is always open. If you need obles and Ladies: What a to attend this event and this was ing their changing of the guard. to one of our Hospitals makes us tion about the new procedures me - call me. I am there for you. fabulous start to a great very appreciated. I want to thank I want to wish each one of you a proud to be part of the most pro- they have been able to use. If you Nyear! I would like to start everyone who helped with prepa- wonderful and successful year. fessional hospitals in the world. have visited Greenville in the past, In closing, I want to thank the this message by Congratulating Il- ration of this event, especially the The trip this year will include a you are welcome to travel with us Nobility for their obvious support lus. Sir David Sumpter and Lady Aides, Divan members, and the We hope that the officers of all tour of the hospital as well as again. I guarantee you there will of Lady Mary and myself, and Sandy on their fantastic job in special friends who helped Lady Clubs and Units will take advan- other activities that will not only be new and exciting things there also thank the Divan, Committee 2014. It was a privilege for me to Mary. You did a wonderful job of tage of the Committee leadership be educational, but rewarding. that you have never seen before. Chairmen and Desert Dust staff serve with him these past 9 years, making our Temple look incred- teams, to help their individual I hear my clubs and units men- Please join us. for their continued efforts to fulfill his insight and wisdom will be ible. In addition, I need to give a Clubs and Units. Just keep in tion all the time how they would the plans to build a better Shrine missed on the board. Through special thanks to the Oasis office mind that each Committee Chair- like to visit our Hospital! This is I look forward to the Club and Temple membership that will help the dedication and hard work of staff. They went over and above man, and their teams, are there that opportunity. All members of Unit events in the future, and es- us live up to our reputation as the our Oasis members and Lady’s we their normal duties to make sure to help you in any way they can. Oasis Shrine are invited to come pecially our Spring Ceremonial best Shrine Center in the world. were able to donate $1.25 million that our weekend’s events went Please take advantage of their with us to this event. You will in beautiful Maggie Valley. My to Shrine Children’s Hospitals in off without a hitch. abilities to help you make your find the announcement giving goal is to attend every function Yours in the Faith 2014! So the goals for 2015 have Club and Unit grow. the activities for this visit, and a possible to show my full support Todd been set high, but I know the same I know everyone in attendance registration form, in this edition for you and your hard work, dedication from our members of appreciated the hard work by the Some very exciting plans have of The Desert Dust. If you have the members who make Oasis Generations Marching for Kids! Oasis Shrine will help us success- Catawba County Shrine Club in been made for 2015. We plan fully meet or exceed those goals. preparing that wonderful meal. to build on the momentum that No catering company I know of has been established to increase As you will see through the pic- could have done a better job! The membership through the efforts INSTALLATION LOBBY DISPLAY TELLS A STORY tures in this edition, the Club/ food was absolutely great. The of a much improved Membership Unit Appreciation night, with hard working Hospitality team Committee. We hope to increase recognition given by Illustrious deserves a big pat on the back as attendance at our functions with Sir David Sumpter to all of those well. Not many of us think about better communication through Clubs, Units and members who all of the work they do behind the our web site and the Desert Dust have made a difference in the past scenes. We are so lucky to have newspaper. We plan to increase year, was a really huge success. such a great team, led by Allen fund raising through the sup- My thanks go to everybody who and Doris Leatherman, to help port of our Clubs and Units from attended and participated. with our Hospitality needs. Oasis Shrine Center. We want to complete the facelift of your I can’t tell you how much Lady Another item that made the In- headquarters, and through our Mary and I appreciated the turn stallation banquet special was rental support team, we hope to out for this year’s Installation of the magnificent beach display in generate more income, which Officers. A special thanks to the the foyer of our Shrine Center. ultimately will serve to continue Drum and Bugle for their partici- Lady Laurin Carter, wife of 1st to keep your yearly dues at a pation in the event. I was beam- Ceremonial Master Bill Carter, level that is not burdensome to ing with pride as they marched designed and built this display. anyone. With the efforts of our into the auditorium. It made for a With a limited amount of time District Representatives, we have very emotional moment for Lady to complete this artwork, she hopes of reducing our member- Mary and myself. To my Shrine worked hard to produce a scene ship losses for Non-Payment of clubs and units that we have had that was very special to Lady Dues. All of these functions will the privilege to serve these past 9 Mary and myself. I cannot thank help to rebuild our membership Few people were aware that the beautiful display in the Lobby of Oasis Shrine Temple years, you made a special effort her enough for her valuable con- rolls, and will make Oasis head- on the evening of Installation actually delivered a message that we can all understand and appreciate. I would like to take this opportunity to explain my pin and slogan for 2015. As you faced the tent, there was one big Temple displayed which depicted the Imperial Shrine. There were a lot of smaller Temples shown, reflecting the individual Temples The obvious part would be my last name Ham, therefore the Pigs. I have played the that belong to the Shriners International. As you moved toward the rear of the dis- snare Drum with the Drum and Bugle Corps for the past 32 years. My dad Joe the sec- play, you could see Illustrious Sir Todd’s name to the left, and Lady Mary’s name to the ond in line who plays the bugle and has right. Beside each name sat small white lanterns that represented the purity of God’s since 1968. He is now at the age of 80 and love; his white light for each of you to guide you and protect you with his white light of still continues to march. The third Pig is my knowledge. Behind both names was inscribed “Potentate - 2015”. On each side of the youngest brother Brad who also plays the inscription were two sand piles with small sea shells surrounding them representing all snare drum. The fourth pig is my oldest son of our children in the hospitals we work so hard for. In the middle were two big conch shells with a sprig of Acacia on top, representing the life of Noble Richard Rozzell, a Joey who plays the Base drum, and always Noble of Oasis Shrine and a member of Catawba County Shrine Club in Hickory and wears his sunglasses. Bringing up the rear the Gator Patrol who was killed in an accident on the previous Wednesday. The sprig is my youngest son Jeffrey who plays the of Acacia was given to a Gator Lady after the Installation to be delivered to Noble Rich- snare drum as well. ard’s wife, Donna. Generations marching for kids This seems to be a great deal of information, but it tells a very heartfelt story, that brought forth lots of emotion from those familiar with what the display represented. I’m asked all the time if I will finally ride in a Now you, also, can enjoy this wonderful message, displayed for Illustrious Sir Todd and car now that I am Potentate, but as long as for Lady Mary, through the artistic hands of Lady Laurin Carter. my Dad is marching I will march with him. DESERT DUST FEBRUARY 2015 PAGE 3

Your 2015 Potentate of Oasis Shrine is Todd Ham, Lodge to confer all three degrees on both of his sons as his elected to lead the largest and best Shrine Center in most Memorable Masonic experience. the world. Todd was made a Shriner in November 1984 in Asheville, and Noble Todd was born in Charlotte, NC, and attended began a long and active association with Oasis Shrine. North Mecklenburg High School. After graduation, he attended Central Piedmont College, and is President of He became a member of the Oasis Drum and Bugle Corps Ham Brothers, Inc. in Mount Holly, NC. in 1983, following in his father’s footsteps. In addition, Noble Todd Ham Todd’s sons, both members of Oasis Shrine, complete three He and Lady Mary are the proud parents of Jeffrey, 23, generations of active Drum and Bugle Corps members. You 2015 and Joey, 25 who is married to Lady Lindsey. They are may remember seeing an article in the Desert Dust, with a also the proud grandparents of Finley, who recently picture of Todd, his father, brother and sons as they marched was listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as together in Blowing Rock at the Ceremonial Parade there. Imperial Session in Charlotte for 2012. His attendance being the most beautiful grandchild in the World. Todd has also served as Captain of his beloved Corps, and has to detail reflected in the accolades that resulted from played the snare drum for the past 29 years. Despite his duties the successful competitions for the many Motor Corps Noble Todd comes from a deep Masonic heritage. His on the Divan, you will see Noble Todd marching in nearly every participants from throughout the world. great Grandfather was a 33rd degree Mason, and his Oasis parade. We sort of expect our Divan members to take a father, brother and both of his sons are Masons and break from their unit duties when they assume the duties of It is obvious that Todd not only feels a deep dedication Shriners. He was raised a Master Mason in Novem- the Divan. Noble Todd prides himself in accomplishing both. to the organization that is a lifeline to so many children, ber, 1982, and in 2008 was awarded his twenty-five but he indeed displays that dedication. Please join our year veteran certificate. He was Master of his Lodge, Noble Todd was appointed by Imperial Sir Al Madsen as Divan and membership in congratulating him on his Mt. Holly 544, in 1992. He cites sitting in the East in his Chairman of the Motor Corps division for competition at the election, and welcoming him to the helm of Oasis Shrine.

Bears during the 1980s, will standing young men is a tremen- Canadian or American college four Canadian players (two per lead the East squad of college dous experience. I’m extremely football schedules to include team, one each on offense and all-stars. Jim Zorn, the playmak- happy to be doing that again players from both Canadian and defense) were invited. ing quarterback for the Seattle within the setting of the East-West American universities. Because Seahawks during the team’s Shrine game supporting Shriners of this, the Shrine Game is the The Calgary Dinos have had the fledgling years in the late 70s Hospitals for Children.” only game on either the Cana- most invitees, with 10. The Sas- ello Nobles, Ladies, and tended the 2015 game, currently will guide the West team. dian or American college foot- katchewan Huskies and Alberta Friends of the Shrine. held annually in St. Petersburg, The game matches teams of ball schedules in which players Golden Bears have five and four HSince I didn’t have any- Florida at Tropicana Field. Trop- In addition to their stellar play- players who attended college in from both sides of the border invitees, respectively. thing noteworthy last month, icana Field is a domed stadium ing careers, the two men also the Eastern United States against compete with or against each thus no article, I will take this op- in that has been the home of have extensive coaching back- those schooled in the Western other. No American university Well, we could probably go on portunity to say that I hope that Major League Baseball’s Tampa grounds - including serving as United States. The game and the currently has a Canadian foot- forever about the detailed his- everyone had fantastic holidays!!! Bay Rays since the team’s inau- head coaches of NFL teams - practice sessions leading up to ball program, and only one Ca- tory of the game, the actual Ca- gural season in 1998, when they Singletary with the San Francis- it attract dozens of scouts from nadian university currently has nadian invitees since 1985, etc., While researching for this were the Devil Rays. The East– co 49ers in 2009 – 2010, Zorn professional NFL teams. In re- an American football program but suffice it to say, the East West month’s message, I ran across West Shrine Game is an an- with the Washington Redskins cent decades, the game has been (the Simon Fraser Clan, which Shrine Game is a very important several items of East-West nual postseason college football (2008 – 2009). played in mid-January so players had pulled out of the NAIA in event for Shriners both from a Shrine Game trivia via the inter- all-star game played each Janu- from teams whose schools were favor of CIS football, but have media exposure perspective, net. Now, since everything one ary since 1925. The game is a Noting the contest’s mission to involved in bowl games can par- since joined NCAA Division II.). as well as a community rela- reads on the internet is true, Shrine sponsored event, with the support Shriners Hospitals for ticipate, which is important, as tions perspective. Tune in next I don’t mind communicating net proceeds benefiting the Shri- Children, Singletary said, “I’m these teams often have some of As of 2008, two players from month since we will be review- these items to you without hesi- ners Hospitals for Children. The very excited to participate in the very best players. each team are from Canadian ing our 2014 Oasis successes. tation. References are available game’s slogan is “Strong Legs this worthwhile event as a head universities. The Canadian play- upon request, but most of the Run That Weak Legs May Walk”. coach. So many of these young Now, I have to be honest, one ers on the Western team come O.K., once again you’re let me facts below came from the in- It’s not unusual to see as many as players are on the cusp of some of the most interesting pieces of from Canada West schools, take up way too much of your ternet mother-ship, Wikipedia 100 players from game rosters great seasons in the NFL, but I trivia to me involved the invita- while the players on the Eastern time. Things continue to go well or Shrinersinternational.org. sign with NFL teams. think that playing for a cause tion of Canadian football play- come from the other three Ca- here at Oasis, and we would love like Shriners Hospitals for Chil- ers to participant in the game, nadian conferences. The prac- to have you stop by and visit your We really don’t discuss the East Two NFL greats—each par- dren will provide worthwhile since I had no idea this was the tice of inviting Canadian players temple. Take care until next West Shrine Game very much ticularly legendary in the an- perspective as they transition to case. Since 1985, Canadian began in 1985 when Calgary Di- month, and remember, the work within Oasis, but this football nals of specific teams—have professional careers.” players playing in Canadian nos offensive lineman Tom Spo- you do for our fraternity and phi- game generates international ex- been selected as head coaches university football have also letini was invited to play. Two lanthropy is sincerely appreciat- posure for our philanthropy and for the 90th East-West Shrine Zorn agreed. “I coached college been invited (even though the Canadian players (one for each ed and essential to our hospitals fraternities. By the time this ar- game(2015). NFL Hall-of Fam- athletes for several years and the CIS and NCAA play by different team) were invited starting in and the children they serve. ticle is read, around thirty (30) er Mike Singletary, who starred opportunity to get to know and football codes). As such, this is 1986, and continued every year folks from Oasis will have at- as a linebacker for the Chicago watch the development of out- the only bowl game in either the since, except in 2008, when Gary PAGE 4 FEBRUARY 2015 DESERT DUST 2015 DIVAN

Todd Ham, Johnny King, Mike Neaves, John Burgess, Potentate Chief Rabban Assistant Rabban High Priest & Prophet

William Harward, Gary Taylor, Kenneth Jarrett, Bill Carter, Treasurer Recorder Oriental Guide 1st Ceremonial Master

Tommy Helms, David Johnson, Chris Hall, Rodney Morgan, George T. Wilcox, 2nd Ceremonial Master Director Marshal Captain of the Guard Outer Guard DESERT DUST FEBRUARY 2015 PAGE 5 Annual Shriner Days 2015 All events held at Shriners Hospitals for Children - Greenville

Friday, March 13, 2015 Hospital tour, Hospitality and Dinner agenda to be announced in March Desert Dust Saturday, March 14, 2015 9:00 - Hospital Update to be followed by tours of the Official publication of, for and by hospital. Specific details of the areas to be toured to be announced in the March Desert Dust Oasis Shriners 12:30 - Lunch Registration Fee includes meals. Illustrious Sir Todd Ham - Potentate 604 Doug Mayes Place Charlotte, NC 28262-8410 Registration for Shriner Days at Greenville Shriners Hospital Phone: 704-549-9600 March 13-14, 2015 You must return this form with your payment included by February 23rd. 2015 DIVAN Each person attending must register and pay a $10 registration fee payable to Greenville Shriners Hospital. 950 West Faris Road • Greenville, SC • 29605 • Attention Chris Stahl Chief Rabban Johnny King The registration fee includes the reception/dinner Friday evening and lunch on Saturday. Assistant Rabban Mike Neaves High Priest and Prophet John Burgess Name: ______Treasurer William (Bill) M. Harward, PP Address: ______Recorder Gary D. Taylor, PP Oriental Guide Kenneth Jarrett ______1st Ceremonial Master Bill Carter 2nd Ceremonial Master Tommy Helms Email Address: ______Director David Johnson Marshal Chris Hall Phone Number: ______Captain of the Guard Rodney Morgan Outer Guard George T. Wilcox Shrine Temple: ______

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nstalled fficers Moore County Shrine Club 2015 I O had the drawing for the Arnold Palmer Masonic Apron, with Lady Sandy Sumpter drawing the winning ticket. Grand Prize winner of the coveted and historic Apron is Noble Calvin Gladden of Robbinsville, NC. Moore County Shrine Club President William Loeser presented a check for $1,000.00, raised from this event, to Illustrious Sir David Sumpter for Shrine Hospitals for Children.

Moore County Shrine Club Come and join us and put a smile on the face of a child! OASIS SHRINE CLOWNS Accepting New Members No Experience Necessary Activities Include: Stars Of The Oasis Shrine Circus Shrine & Community Parades Social Gatherings that Include Your Wife Individualized Instructions on Makeup & Costumes Contact Captain Mark “Shortcake” Murphy, 336-561-3630 Oasis Camping Club (Above) Buzz Award Life Membership Presented to Buzz Benson (Left, L-R) 2014 President Claude Rentz, Chief Rabban Johnny King, 2015 Pres. David White Do you like Do you like Are you interested in community hanging out leadership opportunities? service? with friends? DeMolay is for guys, and IORG is for girls. Both are for those looking to: have fun; make friends; gain self-confidence; learn to lead; and make a difference.

Visit our website at Visit our website at Gaston County www.NCDeMolay.org www.GoRainbow.org Shrine Club Or contact us at Or contact us at [email protected] [email protected] DESERT DUST FEBRUARY 2015 PAGE 11 Membership Update Summer Ceremonial Illustrious Sirs and Nobles, The following is a list of motels, with prices and phone numbers, for the June 5 & 6 Ceremonial in Maggie Valley, NC In keeping with the Roadmap to Membership Success document shared by Shriners International as well as the ongoing strengthening of our Oasis Membership Team, I have been in the process of HOTEL NAME PHONE NUMBER GROUP RATE-SHRINERS scheduling individual meetings with select Oasis nobles to fill new key positions on the Member- ship Team. A Holiday Motel 877.686.4386 2 Double: Sunday-Thursday $62.10 In 2014, we built a strong, core team that includes our 8 District Reps and 91 Blue Lodge Ambassa- Friday and Saturday $71.10 dors. We’ve also asked for the name of a noble from each club and unit who will serve as the “Mem- King or 2 Queens: Thursday $71.10 bership Outreach” position for their respective clubs and units. These nobles will serve as a critical Friday and Saturday $80.01 communication and membership component of our overall strategies moving forward (adding about another 80 nobles to the Team). These nobles will be invited to the Oasis Membership Seminar on Maggie Valley Inn 866.926.0201 First Floor: $89.00 (Double or King) Saturday afternoon, January 24 (to be held following the Club and Unit Officers’ Orientation). All other Floors: $79.00 (Double or King) Maggie Valley 828.926.1301 Standard: $74 Noble Jack English once suggested to me that if we can create a Membership Team that is 200-300 strong, then the force would be unstoppable. I agree - and we continue to work toward such a vision. Creekside Lodge 2 BR Apt $129

Our membership numbers after this year are the best they have been in quite some time thanks to Comfort Inn 828.926.9106 All Rooms: $99 countless hours of work from many dedicated nobles not the least of which are our District Reps. Best Western 828.926.3962 All Rooms: $89 As part of the Roadmap to Membership Success and as one of my long-term goals as Membership Microtel Inn 828.926.8554 All Rooms: $89 Chairman, I will soon be filling the roles of four (4) Vice Chairmen - Masonic Relations, Recruit- & Suites ment, Retention, and Restoration. Ramada 828.926.7800 All Rooms: $89 I’m pleased to share that I had an outstanding meeting with Noble Rory Byers during the holidays and Travelowes 828.944.0700 All Rooms: $70 he has accepted the position of Vice Chairman for Masonic Relations. Noble Rory brings youth, energy, zeal, novel concepts, and diligence to the team. He is an active Endowed Member of Cherokee Lodge Laurel Park Inn 828.926.1700 Two Doubles: $69 146 in Murphy. Noble Rory is the Charter Secretary of the newly created Oasis Young Shriners Club. King: $74 He has served as both secretary and treasurer of the Western North Carolina Shrine Club and will serve as its president in 2015. He is a member of the Scottish Rite, York Rite, and Tall Cedars of Lebanon. Jonathan Creek Inn 828.926.1232 Standard: $85 Noble Rory’s communications with his fellow officers of the Young Shriners Club have been nothing Creekside (private porch) $110 short of stellar. I have had the pleasure of observing his positive interactions with members of our Creekside (shared porch) $100 fraternity for several months and have full confidence in his abilities to serve the Membership Team Creekside or Poolside w/hot tub: $115 with great passion. Noble Rory is aware of the excellent relationship we experience in North Carolina between our three temple Divans and our Grand Lodge and how fortunate we are in this regard.

A wise, elder Shrine-Mason once told me, “When you need something done, look around you and find the busiest person - then go ask him.” There’s truth in those words. Join the Potentate in Aruba! I hope you will join me in welcoming Noble Rory ([email protected]) to the Membership Team. October 15 to 19, 2015 I hope you all had a great Christmas with your families. 4 Nights YITF, RIU Palace Antillas Chris Rates are Per Person based on Double Occupancy (2 people per room)

Rates include - Hotel & hotel taxes, Airport to Hotel transfers OASIS DUNE CATS All Inclusive with meals, drinks & non-motorized water sports RIU Antillas Aruba - Junior Suite Ocean View - $1018 per person Junior Suite Ocean Front - $1118 per person Suite Ocean View - $1298 per person Suite Ocean Front - $1398 per person

Round trip Non-stop airfare from Charlotte is about $725 per person

Payment Schedule - $100 per person due at time of booking Hotel accommodations $100 per person due at time of booking airfare Balance due August 1, 2015 jumping hurdles for Children For more information or to book please call or email Melanie at Creative Travel Space is limited & based on availability. Call today to reserve your spot. 704-825-1865 – [email protected] Captain Donnie Wrenn 980-521-3523 Creative Travel, 34 W Myrtle St, Belmont NC 28012 PAGE 12 FEBRUARY 2015 DESERT DUST

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Congratulations to our 2014 Award Recipients DISNEY AWARD We want to join together to congratulate the Noble Roy G. Dickey several Nobles and Units for their sincere dedication and work for Oasis Shrine and for Noble Christopher L. Hall the Shriners Childrens Hospitals Noble George T. Wilcox Noble Timothy M. Daniels TINKERBELL AWARD Lady Sandy Sumpter OASIS SHRINER Whitley Sumpter CITIZENSHIP AWARD Lady Mary Ham Oasis Hospital Tripsters Lady Judy Bowman Oasis Clowns Noble C. Lee Abernathy LIFE MEMBERSHIPS Noble Rodney Morgan Noble Christopher L. Hall Noble Al Clegg Noble Dwight “Buzz” Benson Noble Harold Davis Noble Timothy M. Daniels Noble Leigh Upchurch Noble Robert “Gordy” Peeler Noble Jack Parton Noble Charles Van Gorder Noble Buck Kirk Noble Roy G. Dickey Illustrious Sir Todd and Lady Mary at Imperial Shrine Headquarters, Tampa Florida

SHRINE INTERNATIONAL HAS A FACEBOOK PAGE! IF YOU ARE A FACEBOOK SHRINER, Oasis Shrine Wagoneers VISIT THE PAGE AND LIKE IT. LET THEM KNOW YOU SAW IT. YOU WILL LIKE IT!

Oasis Shrine Wagoneers are currently seeking new members. We have 3 very cool antique firetrucks and parade annually at the Oasis ceremonials, Welcome Easter Parade, SASA fall convention in Myrtle Beach and several Christmas parades. Very inexpensive to join, no vehicles to buy, uniform and brass is the only thing needed. $15 annual dues. Please contact Benjie Creasman at 704-860-4976 or [email protected] if interested. Meetings usually in the Gaston/Mecklenburg area. Family is always welcome and encouraged to attend meetings. Ashe County Shrine DESERT DUST FEBRUARY 2015 PAGE 15 Club Hits A Milestone

December was a proud and exciting month for Ashe County Shrine Club members, in more ways than one.

At a spectacular banquet on December 20th, Ashe County Shrine Club held a historical event with a cere- monial burning of the mortgage note on the Shrine Club building, nestled deep in the mountainous Jefferson, North Carolina. Divan member, Noble Mike Neaves, Past President of Ashe County Shrine Club, entertained those in attendance with a history of the acquisition and building of their Club. It was with a great deal of pride that the officers of Ashe County Shrine, led by Noble Mike, struck the match that ended the indebted- ness they have carried for many years.

In a subsequent ceremony, Illustrious Sir David Sumpter, Potentate of Oasis Shrine, installed the offi- cers for 2015, capping out a night that will be Noble Bill Badger and Noble Edd Jenkins, the remaining Charter Members were remembered for many proud to be present at the Note Burning ceremony at Ashe County Shrine Club. years to come.

Join together in con- gratulating Ashe Mecklenburg Shrine Club Presents: County Shrine Club members for reach- St. Valentine’s Dinner Dance ing this historical milestone. They are truly a wonderful “Hearts & Flowers” asset to the Oasis Saturday, February 14th, 2015 Shrine family. At Mecklenburg Shrine Club 5200 Mecklenburg Shrine Club Road Charlotte, North Carolina Dress: Dress Festive OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

What: Monthly Club Meeting Date: Feb 14th When: 2nd Wednesday of each month Social: 6:30 pm • Dinner : 7:00pm Social - 6:30 PM Meal - 7:00 PM Meeting - 7:30 PM Italian Dinner, Salad, Rolls & Dessert Where: 505 PinkneySocial - Road6:30 P MDallas, NC 28034 Dancing: 8:00pm DJ –Brian Wilson www.gastoncountyshrineclub.comMeal - 7:00 PM {$50 per Couple or $25 per Single person} Meeting - 7:30 PM RSVP to: Sam Moody – 980-722-7951 by Feb. 10th “No man ever stood so tall as when he stooped Make Checks payable to : MSC and mail to: to help a burned or crippled child.” 146 Water Oak Drive Pineville, N. C. 28134 PAGE 16 FEBRUARY 2015 DESERT DUST honor a Temple Potentate can ners Past Potentate license Lieutenant Chris Hall was an- bestow upon a regular mem- plate and a ceremonial escort nounced and installed as Oasis ber. The best news of the from the Oasis stage under a Divan Marshall. A great night Patrol News for February 2015 night may have been that Oasis Patrol Arch of Steel and a pro- to be an Oasis Shriner and an Clubs and Units raised over cession of applauding Patrol- Oasis Patrolman, Standing Tall anuary is all but behind Oasis Shriner and Patrolman. was in reverential awe as No- $1.25 million dollars for Shri- men. Next our new Potentate for the Glory of Shrinedom. Jus and what a whirlwind ble Past Captain Tim Daniels ners Hospitals for Children. for 2015 Illustrious Sir Todd Congratulations once more of a start to our 2015 Shrine Our first order of Shrine busi- and Noble 1st Lieutenant Chris Like the moral of The Three Ham and his First Lady Mary to Illustrious Sir Todd Ham year we have had so far and ness was to attend the Clubs Hall, two of our Unit’s finest, Little Pigs story ‘hard work were announced and escorted and First Lady Mary. We are already. This is a very excit- and Units Appreciation event each received a Lifetime Mem- pays off’ – and great leader- by Nobles Dave Campbell and proud, proud, proud of you. ing time of year to be an ac- for Shrine Year 2014 on Friday bership and The Walt Disney ship helps too. Past Captain John Bean to the tive, dedicated and committed the 9th. The Patrol Captain Award which is the highest cadence of The Oasis Drum Our Patrol Unit has a full year The following Saturday eve- and Bugle Corp. Our new planned representing Oasis Oasis Shriners Patrol Unit & Color Guard ning we were in full Patrol- Potentate was installed with and Shrinedom. Many pa- 2013 East-West Shrine Game St. Petersburg, FL Force as Oasis MC George all of the fanfare afforded rades and fundraising activi- Pre-Game Full Compliment Color Guard Presentation Wilcox called for our Color this ceremony. His and Her ties abound. Working hard to Guard to present the seven (7) jackets were procured, thank play hard has not slowed our Shrine ‘State’ Flags flanked you Noble Past Captain John efforts for our cause; the pa- and protected by our chromed Bean and Lady Monie, and tients, the Children and Fami- ceremonial sabers for a stage presented along with a custom lies of Shriners Hospitals for presentation. Patrol Lady Oasis Shriners Potentate 2015 Children. Beth Downs sounded fantas- license plate from our Patrol tic as she sang our National Unit. The Patrol Captain es- “Don’t tell people how to do Anthem, it gave the Captain corted the new Second Cer- things, tell them what to do chills as he held the American emonial Master Tommy Helms and let them surprise you with Flag proudly. In rather quick and his Lady Kelly to the stage. their results.” George Patton and short order our outgoing By and all though, the Oasis 2014 Potentate David Sumpter Patrol Unit’s biggest and best Respectfully Submitted, and his First Lady Sandy were surprise of the evening was Bob Saye bestowed a custom Oasis Shri- one of our own, Noble First Patrol Captain Standing Tall for the Glory of Shrinedom 2014-2015 Captain Bob Saye www.OasisPatrol.com [email protected] 704-573-6644 Oasis Shriners Patrol

~ WINSTON-SALEM SHRINE CLUB ~ ANNUAL SHRIMP & OYSTER FEAST February 28, 2015 from 3:30 to 7:00 PM ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE $35.00 IN ADVANCE SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN $40.00 AT THE DOOR Where: Cabarrus Shrine Club When: Saturday, February 21, 2015 No coolers allowed Time: 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm 4909 HAMPTON ROAD CLEMMONS, N. C. Costs: $10.00 (13 and over) $5.00 (7 to 12) For Tickets Call 6 and under eat FREE GLENN PILCHER 336-998-2486 Email: [email protected] For benefit of the Winston-Salem Shrine Club Contact: Any Shrine Club Member DESERT DUST FEBRUARY 2015 PAGE 17 Oasis Keystone Kops Illustrious Sir Todd Ham and sons Joey and Jeffrey join Captain Bob Join us and have a fun time while raising money Saye at Bank of America Stadium, NEW Oasis for the Shriners Hospitals! collecting donations for Shrine Children’s Hospitals Smartphone App! We are pleased to announce that Oasis Shriners now has a free smartphone app available for download from both the Apple and Android app stores! Simply visit the app store on your smartphone and search for Oasis Shriners.

Download the free app and begin to enjoy the features Other Events Include: Contact today! • Meetings the 2nd Thurs. of the month Captain Bob Cowdrey for • Annual Keystone Kop Golf Tournament Information: • SASA and Oasis Installation Trips 704-671-8517 • Antique Car Show Appearances robert.cowdrey • Bring Your Wife & Kids! @att.net

If you are a lady related by birth or marriage to a Shriner, Latona Temple # 154 Master Mason or Daughter of the Nile, you are eligible to become a member of this growing organization Daughters of the Nile committed to supporting the important work of Shriners Hospitals for Children. For more information on this Working together to benefit the dedicated fraternal order for women, contact Sally Saulsbery at (704) 996-5064 or Kathy Southworth, PQ children of Shriners Hospitals at (704) 262-7739 or e-mail her at [email protected]. PAGE 18 FEBRUARY 2015 DESERT DUST ~ GOOD NEWS FROM THE PAST MASTERS ~ Chaplain’s Corner he Oasis Past Masters Unit is “on the grow”! During 2014, we created 40 new Tmembers, and in 2013 we added 44 new members. We now have 222 members! “Living Our Lives Looking in Good things are continuing within the Past Masters Unit (PMU). All Shriners should the Rear View Mirror” explore the new APP!! Three of our members were made Life Members of Oasis at the 2014 “I am about to do a new thing…I will make a way in the Celebration Event! Remember to mark you calendars for the 2015 Spring Ceremonial. wilderness ---Isaiah 43 If you haven’t downloaded your FREE Oasis App yet, it is real easy to do. Simply, visit the CHANGE. A long time ago not remember the former App Store on your Apple or Android Smartphone and search for OASIS SHRINERS, then someone said that the only things, or consider the things download the free app and begin to enjoy the features—today. person on the entire planet of old. I am about to do a who likes change is a baby! new thing; now it springs Three members of the Past Masters Unit were made Life Members of the Unit during the And, when we are told forth, do you not perceive annual meeting in January. Illustrious Sir Todd Ham, Potentate; Most Worshipful Sir “change is coming”, sudden it? I will make a way in the Doug Caudle, Grand Master of Masons in NC, and W. B. Noble Chris Hall, Membership terror seems to strike in our wilderness and rivers in the John H. Stanley, Chairman were made life members of the Past Masters Unit. How wonderful to see hearts. Weather even gets desert”. (Isaiah 43) P.P., Chaplain harmony prevailing within our beloved fraternities. Unity is at an all-time high within the into the act. Here we are in February, longing for the days At the beginning of the New tions. As we drive around, Grand Lodge of NC and Oasis Shriners. of summer. In February we Year, at Oasis Shrine Head- we do not drive all the way may even be looking back quarters as with many other constantly looking in the Three other members of the Unit were made Life Members of Oasis Temple during the to memories of a wonderful, organizations, we have new rear view mirror! Nope! We annual meeting. Gordy Peeler, Chris Hall and Tim Daniels, were made Life Members of warm summer. Shirley Jack- leadership taking their respon- check where we had been Oasis Shriners by Illustrious David Sumpter, immediate Past Potentate of Oasis. It was son said: “February, when sibilities. And, with the new occasionally, but where do wonderful to witness the recognition of these Past Masters for their dedication and hard the days of winter seem end- leadership comes CHANGE! we fix our eyes? Sure! Not work at the 2014 Celebration Evening. less and no amount of wistful And, we have a choice we on that tiny, little rear view recollecting can bring back can embrace the change and mirror—but, we fix our eyes Mark your calendars and plan to be a part of the Oasis Spring Ceremonial, June 5-7, 2015 any air of summer.” be a part, or we can resist and on that BIG, gigantic, wide in beautiful Maggie Valley! Now is the time to secure those petitions for Oasis. Illustrious become resentful and maybe windshield. Yes, we concen- Sir Todd and Lady Mary are planning a great week-end for everyone in the mountains of Nope! No about of longing even angry. trate on what is ahead—not Western North Carolina. You do not want to miss this! and recollecting can bring what is behind or where we back the past—no matter Choice. As we read from the had been. Do you know a Shrine-Mason who has completed his year as Master? Would you ask him how badly we wish for “the Book of Isaiah, God is con- to join The Past Masters? If you need an application for the unit, contact Captain Terry way things used to be”. stantly doing a new thing. He “If you’re always looking is doing a new thing in our back… you’ll never discover Jones or Secretary Gordy Peeler. Their contact information follows: In the Book of Isaiah, the individual lives and God is do- the treasure that lies just up prophet says that the Lord ing a new thing in the lives of ahead.” J.E.B. Spredemann, If you are interested in being active in the Unit please do not hesitate to contact: Terry has told him to preach: “Do Shriners and other organiza- Learning to Love - Saul’s Story Jones, P.M.,P.P., Captain, 5002 White Oak Dr., Lexington, N.C. 27295, Phone (336) 764- 5502, e-mail: [email protected], or Past Masters’ Secretary, Noble Gordy Peeler, P.M., 520 Cantiberry Drive, Salisbury, NC 28146, phone (704) 279-5764. He can be John Stanley, P.M., P.P (’97) is Chaplain of Oasis Shriners. He is Chaplain, McLean Funeral Directors (Gastonia), and Minister of Visitation of First Presbyterian, Gastonia. In the fiscal reached by e-mail at [email protected]. Shrine Year, 2012-13, he served Shriners International Imperial Potentate Al Madsen as Imperial Chaplain. He can be reached at [email protected]. Oasis Steel Drum Band

Got that island flair? Know your way ‘round those wild tropical shirts? Then come join one of the most popular parade & entertainment units - The Oasis Steel Drum Band! Call Captain Doc Phifer 803-675-7705 [email protected] DESERT DUST FEBRUARY 2015 PAGE 19 WINTER 2014 Join A Winning Team

We enjoyed a beautiful, sunshiny day on Saturday, December 13 for the annual Cat Square 2 pm Christmas parade and our monthly meeting/ breakfast beginning at 9 am at Allen and Doris Leatherman’s . The Leatherman’s fed 80+ of us scrambled eggs, cubed pork and gravy and “homemade” cat-head biscuits as huge as your hand. The delicious breakfast included Gator Whiz, coffee’s, teas, hot cocoa, apple cider along with Dunkin’ Doughnuts decorat- ed as Christmas wreath’s and Sadie’s “famous” Chocolate Covered Gator Cherries. Yum... Yum...! Captain David Reep held a brief Gator meeting and introduced special guests...mem- bers of the Divan...he also thanked our hosts and the food committee and all the help he had this year from the Gators. Kenny Jarrett introduced a special guest and Shrine patient Tory and her MOM Annette with the Mountaineer Shrine Club...Mitchell County ... Bakersville NC . Annette shared Tory’s journey from a 4 1⁄2 year old daughter riding on her dad’s knee while he mowed the yard on a riding lawn mower...the mower hit a hole and Tory fell off and had her leg and foot torn and wrapped about the mower... A trip to a hospital, a quick “fix” because the family had no insurance and was sent home with her MOM to care for that seri- ous leg/foot injury...wheel chair bound ...Long story short, it was three months later when a Shriner saw her injuries that were getting worse and not healing...He made a phone call NASCARTS and within 24 hours Tory and MOM were transported to Shriner’s Hospital in Greenville... where Tory was and still is treated 8 years later for the injuries...treatment will continue until she is 17 years old where a surgery can do some final corrections after her foot has Captain John Cable 336-880-5790 finished growing...She still must wear special soft type shoes but she is every bit a precious beautiful young lady who bounces around now like all little girls do. “What you do as a Shriner is important!” MOM and Tory and friends are so grateful for the care received from the Shriner’s and proudly rode in the Cat Square parade with the Shriner’s unit. The 15 Gators that paraded were joined by the Road Runners, the Dune Cats, Hillbillies and several Shriner’s floats and the two hour parade was enjoyed by a huge number of viewers who reaped the benefits of professional floats, country designs, fire trucks, “anything goes “ and ending with a Santa Claus atop a princess pumpkin carriage pulled by an reindeer carved from wood and designed by Fulbright Lumber Company!!! 180 + horses ended the parade around 4 pm. The Gator’s were invited back to the Leatherman’s house for Soup and crackers after a stop at the Lincoln County Shrine Clubhouse. This is an annual event that just doesn’t have any comparisons. On Wednesday, December 17th the Installation of Gator Patrol Officers was held at the Catawba County Shrine Clubhouse in Newton, NC. Officiating in this joint Installation with the Catawba County Shrine Club was our own Gator Patrol Organizer, Kenny Jarrett, who is 1st Ceremonial Master in the Oasis Divan. Gator Patrol Officers Installed for 2015 is the following: Captain - Larry Hale 1st Lieutenant - Danny Lyle 2nd Lieutenant - Richard Ellenburg Secretary - Rupert Little Treasurer - David Bowman

“And that’s the Way it Was...See ya’ later Gator!” PAGE 20 FEBRUARY 2015 DESERT DUST

Come check out the Cabarrus Shrine Club

Membership meeting is the last Friday of every month 2014 was a big year for Conner. He clinched the title of #1 Junior Wheelchair Ten- Social at 6:30pm – Dinner at 7:00pm – Meeting at 7:30pm nis Player in the US and is ranked number 21 in the world! Those are amazing ac- complishments for this dedicated 13 year old! And as a supporting member of our Address: 1460 Oakwood Ave, Kannapolis NC Shriners Hospitals for Children® community, you were with him the entire way.

Nobles, Ladies and Guests Welcome! Conner, who was born with proximal femoral focal deficiency (PFFD) in both legs - a Phone: 704-933-2797 condition that left his feet attached to his legs without ankles, femurs, or knees is just one of the many brave young patients we consider part of our Shriners Hospitals Email: [email protected] for Children family.

Web: www.cabarrusshrineclub.org When children facing serious medical conditions come through the doors of Shri- Like us on Facebook: Cabarrus Shrine Club ners Hospitals for Children, they receive the best care possible regardless of their families’ ability pay. It’s the gift we give to those who need it most. Join us. Give a We also rent out our building for your special events generous gift from the heart!

Every tax-deductible contribution from generous supporters like you makes a dif- ference for kids in need of critical care. Send Love to the rescue® for children who need it most. ATTENTION Mark Jordan 828-231-3880 On behalf of Conner and the thousands of children we’re able to help every year CLUBS & UNITS [email protected] because of you, thank you for your continued support! PO Box 632 Weaverville, NC 28787-0632 If you are having a special event and Sincerely, would like photographs, please contact: These photos may be displayed in the Desert Dust

Dale Stauss Chairman of the Board of Directors Shriners Hospitals for Children® is now Available!

PayPal is now available to pay the following: OASIS HIGHLANDERS • Annual Dues • Initiation Fees Can ye play the pipes? • Mom & Dad Program Can ye play the drum? • Ladies Tickets Would you like to? With PayPal, you can use your American Express credit The Oasis Highlanders are card to pay any of the above items. recruiting newShriners: members Changing and the would like toWorld hear through from Caringyou. for Just go to the Oasis Shriners website, Experience isKids—we a plus, call and it so is (http://www.oasisshriners.org/MEMBERSHIP.htm) the willingness to learn a rare click on Membership and you will see the PayPal link skill. We also would like to have a drum major...Interested? pictured to the right. You don’t need a PayPal account to use this new payment method. Contact Captain Tom Barnhardt Any questions, please contact the Temple at 704-549-9600. Home: 704-932-0727 • Cell: 704-796-5762 DESERT DUST FEBRUARY 2015 PAGE 21 that he is the 4th member of the Drum & Bugle Corps to “The Beat on the Street” become Potentate. On that list would be Illustrious Sir Ralph Hood in 1963; Gene with your Drum & Bugle Corps Morrison, PP in 1986; John Your Drum & Bugle Corps to offering great support now. I.S. Todd is a Past Miller, PP in 1991; Tommy would like to share with you to our Potentate again this Captain of the D&B and has Price, PP in 1994. all what an honor is was to year as together we all work continued to be an active be asked to participate in to keep Oasis the leading marching member of the Lastly, we offer our con- the Installation of Illustrious Shrine Temple in Shriners Corps during his journey as gratulations to D&B Past Sir Todd Ham as Potentate International. a member of the Divan. We Captain Tommy Helms who of Oasis Shriners for 2015. believe that you and your was appointed to the Divan The turnout was fantastic As you can imagine, we are club or unit would be espe- as the 2nd Ceremonial Mas- and we are all so very happy especially proud of our new cially proud too when the ter during the installation for I. S. Todd and Lady Mary Potentate and his Lady as time comes that one of your ceremony. Many of you may to have had such a wonder- they have been so active in Noble Members is elected know him from the work he ful evening. We look forward the Corps for over 30 years to serve as Potentate. has done during the past two years as Director. We send As we learned that I.S. Todd our best wishes as he and is the 120th Potentate of Lady Kelly begin this new Oasis Shriners, we believe journey in the Divan.

On December 14th, the Piedmont Pistons par- PAST ticipated in the Casar, NC Christmas Parade. Al- Illustrious Sir though not members of the Pistons, Nobles Don Todd Ham’s CAPTAINS Morgan and Floyd Williams accompanied the Pis- Fez adorning tons, on foot, walking the entire parade route col- the Oasis lecting donations for Shriners Childrens Hospitals. plaque at CLUB Their collection of $735.00 is especially amazing Imperial Shrine since the population of Casar is only 300 people. Headquarters 3RD MONDAY Thanks to Nobles Don and Floyd for their efforts, in Tampa, and to the citizens of Casar for their generosity. Florida. of the MONTH 6 PM @ BIG DADDY’S HWY 150 MOORESVILLE Noble Lee Maynard, PC, SHRINE BOWL President • 336-996-8712 Game DVDs and Photos

DVD’s of the ESPNU broadcast of the 2013 Shrine Bowl Games are available for sale. To order; send a check for $15.00, made payable to the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas and send to 377 Rubin Center Dr. Suite 106, Ft. Mill, SC 29708. Game Programs are also available - $5.00. There are also a limited number of pre-2013 game videos available. Call or email the office for information. DVD’S OF THE 2014 GAME WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL MARCH 2015. The player portraits and game photos are also available by contacting Carolina Sports, Inc. at sportsbanner. com or 800-951-3686, ext. 4. PAGE 22 FEBRUARY 2015 DESERT DUST S Memorials S S Memorials S 2015 Oasis Schedule Donor In Memory of: February 14 Valentine’s Day Donor In Memory of: Betty, Debbie, Sandy & Betty Jean Tammy Presnell Austin February 19 Proposed Divan meeting 4:00pm Oasis Larry & Pat Woodie Becky Cespedes Della P Gilbert Tammy Presnell Austin February 20-21 Greensboro Car Show Lynn R Blalock Becky Cespedes Brushy Mountain Shrine Club Thomas W Danner (Noble) February 28 Winston Salem Oyster Roast New River Shrine Club Billy Brooks WM Alfred Keller Tommy E Kelley March 4-8 Oriental Guide School (Kenny Jarrett) Clown Ladies Auxiliary Curtis Smith C Douglas Mayes Wayne Haas March 8 Day Light Savings Time Starts Eunice B Robbins Donald Robbins (Noble) March 8-12 Asst. Rabban School (Mike Neaves) Joyce L Lynch Douglas Gerald Hoot (Noble) March 12 Proposed Divan meeting 4:00pm. Oasis Brushy Mountain Shrine Club Everette Richardson (Noble) March 13 Patrol Past Captains C Douglas Mayes Gordon M Ellis, Jr (Noble) S S March 13, 14 Greenville Shriners Hospital Open House $100M Club March 27, 28 Spring SASA Pigeon Forge, Tn. George & Betsy Wilcox Gordon M Ellis, Jr (Noble) Kenneth & Vickie Jarrett Gordon M Ellis, Jr (Noble) Noble Robert A Morin, Sr April 5 Easter Sunday Oasis Provost Guard Gordon M Ellis, Jr (Noble) Noble William H. Boyles, Jr April 9 Stated Divan meeting 4:00pm Oasis Royal Order of Jesters, Gordon M Ellis, Jr (Noble) April 15-18 Shrine Director’s Savannah, Ga. Alee Shriners Charlotte Court No 109 April 24-25 Scottish Rite Spring Reunion Fred & Mary Lee Myers Grover C Godwin S S April 25 Rowan County Fish Fry Martin & Ann Rhyne Harold L Robinson Honors April 30 - May 1 Public Relations Conference W D Hale Harold L Robinson Al & Jan Madsen Illustrious Sir Tommy Arakas Donor In HONOR of: May 1, 2 Paper Sale May 10 Mother’s Day C Douglas Mayes Illustrious Sir Tommy Arakas Gaston County Shrine Club All 2014 GCSC Project Chairman May 14 Proposed Divan meeting 4:00pm Oasis Land of the Sky Shrine Ladies Auxiliary Illustrious Sir Tommy Arakas Joan B Barriage Bille Parke May 15 White Plains Golf Tournament Royal Order of Jesters, Illustrious Sir Tommy Arakas Bill & Linda Parke Emily Boles May 25 Memorial Day Charlotte Court No 109 Bill & Linda Parke Erin Boles J Earl Wise James T Bruce, Jr (Noble) Bill & Linda Parke Glenn Boles June 5-7 Spring Ceremonial (Maggie Valley) June 11 Proposed Divan meeting 4:00pm Oasis C Douglas Mayes Jeanne Maynard (Lady) Ikes Construction Inc H. Mike Cook June 12-13 NFL Alumni Golf Tournament Carson & Sandra Dawson Jeanne Maynard (Lady) Kenneth & Vickie Jarrett Illustrious Sir Tom Price & Lady Jo June 19-21 Family Fun Day Miracle Services Inc dba Supply Source Jeanne Maynard (Lady) Allen & Doris Leatherman Illustrious Sir Tom Price & Lady Jo June 21 Father’s Day Gaston County Shrine Club Jimmy McCurry (Noble) Todd Ham Illustrious Sir W. David Sumpter, III July 4 Independence Day Mrs John C Owen John C Owen (Noble) Johnny King Illustrious Sir W. David Sumpter, III July 5-9 Imperial Session Houston, Tx. Bob & Evelyn Henry Kennth C Mason (Noble) Mike Neaves Illustrious Sir W. David Sumpter, III July 16 Proposed Divan meeting 4:00pm Oasis East Burke Shrine Club Lewis Hudson (Noble) John Burgess Illustrious Sir W. David Sumpter, III July 18 Shrine’s Awareness & Auction Day (Oasis) B D Short Lois S Walker Bill Harward, PP Illustrious Sir W. David Sumpter, III July 25-26 Piedmont Shrine Club Golf Tournament Debra Long Lois S Walker Gary D Taylor, PP Illustrious Sir W. David Sumpter, III August 11 Shrine 100 Race, Gastonia Kenneth Jarrett Illustrious Sir W. David Sumpter, III Don, Kathlee, Craig & Kirk Edwards Lois S Walker August 13 Stated Divan meeting 4:00pm Oasis Frank H Eller Lois S Walker Bill Carter Illustrious Sir W. David Sumpter, III August 15 Conceal Carry Class James A Tsumas, Sr Lois S Walker Tommy Helms Illustrious Sir W. David Sumpter, III August 16 Genealogy Class (Oasis) Jeff & Kelley Clark, Lois S Walker Tim Daniels Illustrious Sir W. David Sumpter, III Friend of Enid Walker Butler Rodney Morgan Illustrious Sir W. David Sumpter, III September 7 Labor Day September 10 Proposed Divan meeting 4:00pm Oasis Jim & Susan Cashion, Jr Lois S Walker George T Wilcox Illustrious Sir W. David Sumpter, III September 16 Shooting For Cain (Golf Tournament) John T Robinson Lois S Walker C Lee Abernethy, III Illustrious Sir W. David Sumpter, III September 17-20 SASA Fall Meeting, Myrtle Beach Junetta Springs & Judy Edwards Lois S Walker Bill & Linda Parke Jamie Boles & Family September 25-27 Grand Lodge NC Maleia E Plyler Lois S Walker Robert & Barbara Cathey John & Doris Miller, Jr, PP; Merry Christmas September 26 Rowan County Fish Fry Max & Jane Waugh Lois S Walker & Laura & Paul and All The Best To You and Your October 1-3 Membership Seminar (Johnny Burgess) Mr & Mrs Harry Q Fitzgerald Lois S Walker Extended Family and Friends October 7 Drum and Bugle Golf Tournament Pocket Change Amusement of NC, Inc Lois S Walker Bill & Linda Parke Palmer Boles & Skyler Winkler October 8 Proposed Divan meeting 4:00pm Oasis Richard & Beth Reavis Lois S Walker October 9,10 Oxford Homecoming Robert H & Gale Moose Lois S Walker October 15-20 Potentate Trip (ARUBA) October 23-24 Scottish Rite Fall Reunion Rosenfeld & Company, PC Lois S Walker October 24 Patrol Covered Dish (Sand’s Restaurant) Susan R Fanjoy Lois S Walker OASIS HILLbilly Degree October 30-31 Fall Ceremonial (Charlotte) T A Fanjoy Lois S Walker Hosted by Metrolina Shrine Club C Douglas Mayes Lone F Saul (Noble) November 6 Rowan County Oyster Roast Carson & Sandra Dawson Lone F Saul (Noble) 5930 Brookshire Blvd. CLT NC 28216 Phone: November 12 Proposed Divan meeting 4:00pm Oasis November 18 Oasis Circus Fletcher Dennis & Sylvia Sockwell Lone F Saul (Noble) 704-393-5881 PO Box 781 Paw Creek NC 28130 November 20 Oasis Circus Cabarrus Robbinsville Shrine Club Marie Jordan November 21 Oasis Circus Cabarrus Robbinsville Shrine Club Marilyn Sherrill Saturday April 11th at 4:00 PM November 26 Thanksgiving Joe Deich Mary Francis Boozer Poor man supper afterwards: December 4 Patrol Covered Dish Rodney & Rita Morgan MC ‘Preacher’ Morgan (Pinto Beans, Chili Beans, Slaw & cornbread) December 5 Stated Divan meeting 11:00am New River Shrine Club Mother of Randy Miles Homemade desserts also provided. December 5 Oasis 2016 Elections Mooresville, NC Graduation Class of 1949 Mrs Willis Louise Barnette December 12 Gator Breakfast/Cat Square Oasis Provost Guard Polly Davis Please RSVP and/or Register by 4-3-2014 with December 19 Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas WM Alfred Keller Richard L Rozzelle (Noble) Noble Steve Chachoff 704-392-3848 December 25 Christmas DESERT DUST FEBRUARY 2015 PAGE 23 S Donations S PASSED WITHIN THE UNSEEN TEMPLE Clubs/Units Donald L Horton $6,132.30 Blue Ridge Shrine Club - Yardstick Sale Eddy & Linda McDaniel (Stanly County Shrine Club) $6,000.00 Brushy Mountain Shrine Club - Donation Elaine Yow Girgis (Moore County Shrine Club) – FEBRUARY 2015 – $4,500.00 Brushy Mountain Shrine Club - Paper Sale & Plaque Sale Frank R Bishop $475.00 Catawba County Shrine Club - Plaque & Year Bar Sale Fred P Clarke MEMBER# nAME City, State CreaTED Died $24,009.78 Chair City Shrine Club - Donation Fred Y Plummer 25211 Beacher Orr Palm Coast, FL 6/14/90 8/2/14 Gary R Cook $609.00 Cherryville Shrine Club - 50/50 36029 Vernon W Surrett Clyde, NC 11/6/93 10/10/14 $1,050.00 Elkin-Jonesville Shrine Club - Plaque & Year Bar Sale Gene C Anderson (Oasis Band) $1,307.00 Gaston County Shrine Club - Donation George Kress (Moore County Shrine Club) 10732 Roy L Tharpe Casar, NC 1/9/47 10/15/14 $60,000.00 Greensboro Shrine Club - Donation Gerald A Abshire 33472 Jack E Thomas Santee, SC 8/29/87 11/16/14 Gerald T Mundy $4,784.00 Metrolina Shrine Club - Xmas trees Gilbert J Denton 30460 Harry M Bowser, Jr. Concord, NC 1/30/82 11/20/14 $1,000.00 Moore County Shrine Club - Donation Harlow E Weeks, Jr $1,122.64 Moore County Shrine Club - Donation & Fish Fry 38129 Harvey B Davis Charlotte, NC 6/8/02 11/28/14 Harold R Brown $1,455.00 Mt Mitchell Shrine Club - Donations & Plaque Sale Harris Printing Company, Inc 30500 Robert D Crouse Kernersville, NC 5/29/82 12/3/14 $5,600.00 Oasis Band - Donation (Moore County Shrine Club) 25815 Harvey L Guffey Ellenboro, NC 9/13/75 12/8/14 $20,000.00 Oasis Dune Cats - Fundraising Projects Henri H Pety $1,053.00 Oasis Gator Patrol - Donation House of Vaccums (Blue Ridge Shrine Club) 38217 Buchanan J Nelson Fleetwood, NC 11/9/02 12/9/14 $500.00 Oasis Golf Club - Donation Jack F Hendricks (Moore County Shrine Club) 22873 Robert L Branson Charlotte, NC 1/29/72 12/9/14 $940.00 Oasis Hillbilly Parade - Donation James G Exum, Jr 36327 Douglas G Hoot Franklin, NC 11/1/75 12/11/14 $2,217.18 Oasis Keystone Kops - Donation James R Clayton (Moore County Shrine Club) $1,500.00 Oasis Provost Guard - Donation Jeffrey A Elmore 20684 Jimmy D McCurry Gastoina, NC 5/24/69 12/23/14 $500.00 Oasis Sand T’s - Donation Jerry R Garris 21649 John W Hunt Casar, NC 9/19/70 12/23/14 $79.82 Oasis Scooter Patrol - Donation Jim & Barbara Wilson (Piedmont Shrine Club) $500.00 Oasis Surry Mini Truckers - Donation Joe F Starnes, Sr 19798 Frank F Williams Maiden, NC 10/21/67 12/26/14 $4,795.00 Randolph Shrine Club - Raffle Joe I Crosby, Jr $2,350.00 Robbinsville Shrine Club - Plaque Sale John E Moffitt $2,300.00 Robbinsville Shrine Club - Rifle Raffle John R Stone ATTENTION ALL MECKLENBURG AND GASTON COUNTY SHRINERS $75.00 Surry Shrine Club - Year Bar Sale John W Mitchum $11,237.31 Winston-Salem Shrine Club - Donation Kenneth B Steen Lawrence D Roberts Whitley’s Wish Leonard B Denny The Dune Cats say... $150.00 Cherokee Lodge No 146 Mary Jane Voeltner $1,500.00 Samuel & Martha Duncan Michael E Bell Eat Wings for the Kids at Buffalo Wild Wings Albemarle Hearing Center, LLC (Stanly County Shrine Club) Michael E Everhart Allen & Jenny Furr (Stanly County Shrine Club) Mr. Poodle (Stanly County Shrine Club) Show a current Oasis Shrine Dues Andrew P Blanton, Jr R P Stephen Davis card and BWW will donate 10% Angus W Mercer Ralph T Dickson Anthony H Ledford Richard D Long of your FOOD bill to the Shriners Benny & Elizabeth Mabrey, Sr Richard K Condrey Hospitals for Children! Billy & Sue Clark dba Smoky Mountain Amusement Richard M Mingle *Alcohol not included (Robbinsville Shrine Club) Robert & Sue Kirkley, Sr (Oasis Patrol) Billy G Free Rodney & Rita Morgan (Stanly County Shrine Club) Bobby R Keller Roger W Walters Boyd C Wilson, Jr Scott D Lowder Charles A Doll Sidney R Lefler (Stanly County Shrine Club) Charles F Biesecker Stanley I Lindsay, Sr Charles L Black Stephen E Smith Charles Stephens Steven D Roberts Christopher D Rhodes Terry A Williams Claude M Mitchell, III Terry B Moore Coleman Rentals (Gaston County Shrine Club) Thomas A Jenkins D Ronald Millsaps Thomas F McSwain Dallas R Robbins Thomas R & Jane A Livingston Daniel A Wingo (Robbinsville Shrine Club) Daniel F Pierce Town of Matthews (Oasis Tripsters) Danny W Everhart Triad Optometric Group, PA David B Wilson (Blue Ridge Shrine Club) David C Carpenter Scooter Patrol Warren R Potter David C Thompson WD & Gail Lawhon (Stanly County Shrine Club) David T Pace William R Foster For Additional Information On The Thundering Scooter Patrol: David W Schronce William T McCurry Diron Properties, LLC (Oasis Director’s Staff) William V Hanes Captain David Ricketts 336-613-5173 P.C. Terry Cox 336-509-6545 PAGE 24 FEBRUARY 2015 DESERT DUST Did you play in a high school band or college band? CAPT. NOBLE SHEA FADEL, PC OASIS If so we need you! CHARLOTTE – 704/309-5396 PAST MASTERS LT. NOBLE DOUG TEAGUE, PC The Oasis TAYLORSVILLE – 828/381-8415 UNIT SEC. NOBLE JOHN ELDER, PC PP Temple HIGH POINT – 336/687-8139 Band NOBLE ALLEN JONES, PC THOMASVILLE – 336/313-0346 Are you a Past Master? We are your unit. Join Us. For more information: The 12th Annual Noble Terry K. Jones, PP, Captain: (336) 764-5502 Noble Gordy Peeler, Secretary: (704) 223-1531

Purchase tickets (cash or check only) by mail or at the following locations: Quality Equipment - John Deere Saturday, March 28, 2015 Cadillac Sign Co. (Norwood) Oasis Oldies Friendly Chevrolet (Albemarle & Troy) Market Station (West Main Street) Harley Davidson of Charlotte If you have a classic car or are interested in the old classics Albemarle, NC RPM Cycles come join us for some fun and fellowship We meet the 2nd Sunday of each quarter 3 pm - Lone Star Restaurant Early Bird Drawings 700 Sullivan Rd. Statesville, NC A John Deere Gator, Captain: Charles Hale 2 drawings of $2,500 each & 9 drawings of $1,000 each Home: (336) 696-2652 • Cell: (336) 902-9090 Lieutenant: Thomas Sumpter Cell: (828) 361-8532 12:15pm 2015 Harley Davidson Softail Deluxe 1:40pm $1,000 CASH 12:20pm Winchester SX3 Max-5 12 gauge 1:45pm Remington 783 .30-06 Secretary-Treasurer: Pat Stanly (336) 775-0620 12:25pm $2,500 CASH 1:50pm $1,000 CASH 12:30pm Remington VersaMax Sportsman 12 gauge 1:55pm Patio Custom Grill by B.Q. Grills 12:35pm EZ-GO Mossy Oak Camouflage golf cart 2:00pm $1,000 CASH 12:40pm Patio Custom Grill by B.Q. Grills 2:05pm Honda Recon TRX 250TME 12:45pm $1,000 CASH 2:10pm Franchi Affinity 12 gauge 12:50pm $1,000 CASH 2:15pm $1,000 CASH 12:55pm Winchester SXP Max-5 12 gauge 2:20pm EZ-GO Mossy Oak Camouflage golf cart 1:00pm CAN AM Outlander L450 2:25pm $1,000 CASH 1:05pm Remington 700 SPS .30-06 2:30pm SEA-DOO GTX 155 1:10pm $1,000 CASH 2:35pm $1,000 CASH 1:15pm Browning A-Bolt III .30-06 2:40pm Mossberg Int’l Silver Reserve 12 gauge 1:20pm John Deere Gator 2:45pm John Deere Gator 1:25pm Ruger American .30-06 2:50pm The Holland Apex Grill 1:30pm $1,000 CASH 2:55pm $1,000 CASH 1:35pm 2015 Harley Davidson Dyna Wide Glide 3:00pm 2015 Chevrolet 4x4 Crew Cab

Ticket Price: $100 Only 3,400 tickets to be sold! Winners need to be present to win! Purchase your tickets before/thru February 14, 2015 and be eligible for the Early Bird Drawings! (John Deere Gator, 2 drawings of $2,500 each & 9 drawings of $1,000 each) • Doors Open at 11am Drawings Begin at Noon • Food • Beverages • Music Visit www.outdoorsmansbonanza.com or call 704-984-9417 or 704-984-9415 for more info All proceeds benefit the Albemarle Downtown Development Corp., the Stanly County Shrine Club & the Stanly Regional Medical Center Foundation