KoraKora SandsSands Volume 34, No. 3 Fall 2019
August 23-25 Ossipee Valley Fairgrounds, Hiram, Maine
Meet former Shriners Hospitals Patient and America’s got Talent finalist Kechi Okwuchi on Saturday August 24th. Hear her beautiful voice and amazing story of recovery. KORA SANDS SUMMER 2019
E-MAIL ADDRESSES Potentate (Richard Hersom)...... [email protected] KORA SHRINE CENTER Recorder (John Knox, P.P.) ...... [email protected] 11 Sabattus Street Office Manager (Kate Hansen)…...... [email protected] Lewiston, Maine 04240 Webmaster (Marc DeBlois) ...... [email protected] Fax: 207-782-2870 Kora Sands ...... [email protected]
207-782-6831 HOSPITAL INFORMATION www.korashriners.org Boston Burns Hospital ...... 617-722-3000 Member Board of Governors...... David Saphier Springfield Hospital...... 413-787-2000 or 800-322-5905 ELECTIVE DIVAN Member Board of Governors...... Tim Luttrell Ill. Potentate...... Richard Hersom Associate Member...... Stephen Morgan Chief Rabban...... Gerard “Sonny” Jutras Assistant Rabban...... Brent Tanguay HEADS OF CLUBS/OTHER High Priest and Prophet...... Robert McKinley Androscoggin County Shrine Club ...... Tom Vining Oriental Guide...... James Bennett ATV Club...... John Hutchins Treasurer...... Barry Gates P.P. Brewers Club...... Scott Ainsworth Recorder...... John Knox P.P. Cash Calendar Club...... Robert Doyle APPOINTIVE DIVAN Circus ...... Glen Lalumiere, Michael Klick 1st Ceremonial Master...... Paul Gardner Communications Committee...... Marc DeBlois 2nd Ceremonial Master...... Kenneth Gotreau Cumberland County Shrine Club ...... Barry Irish Ceremonial Director...... Jim Henneman Donor Relations ...... Tim Luttrell Marshall...... Barry Irish Feztival of Trees...... Marc DeBlois, Bernie McAllister Captain of the Guard...... Michael Zubiate Foundation...... Barry Gates Outer Guard...... Ryan Sherman Hillbilly Club...... Christopher DiSotto Chaplain...... Charles “Russ” Thayer Hospital Committee ...... Tim Luttrell HEADS OF UNITS Insurance Committee...... Dick Albert Units Colonel...... Bernie McAllister Kampers ...... Dan Beardsley Units Lt. Colonel...... Robert Doyle Kare for Kids Ride-In ...... Brent Tanguay Aides...... Al Smith Kennebec Valley Shrine Club ...... Calvin Yeaton Ambassadors...... Ed Dodge Kora DeMolay Council...... Peter Provencher Arab Patrol...... Frederick Field Kraftsman ...... Brian Farrington Band...... Thomas Nelson Lobster Bowl ...... Joe Hersom Buccaneers...... Eugene Tanguay Membership ...... Paul Gardner, Ryan Sherman Crazy Cops...... Michael Klick Midcoast Shrine Club ...... Craig Cooley Cycle Corps...... Daniel Jordan Oxford County Shrine Club ...... Adam Tanguay Drifters...... Bernie Fortin Trustees...... Randy Murray Facts and Figures...... Glenn Cole Western Mountain Shrine Club...... Glen Gibson Flags...... Bruce Fifield Widows Club...... Eileen Fales Funsters...... Adam Tanguay York County Shrine Club ...... Ronald Bolduc Greeters...... Crawford Perry Highlanders...... Chester Matthews Karts...... Chris Bartsch KORA SANDS DEADLINES Klowns...... Jay Poirier October 15th, 2019 ~ to cover December, January, February Legion of Honor...... Tony Perkins Log Rollers...... Dana Brown January 15th, 2020 ~ to cover March, April, May Medical Unit...... David Saphier Mini Racers...... John Mellor April 15th, 2020 ~ to cover June, July, August Mopeds...... Jim Fairfield July 15th, 2020 ~ to cover September, October, November Motor Corps...... Thomas Budek Oriental Band...... Steve Cappers Please e-mail articles and photographs to: Provost...... John Dumas [email protected] Renegades...... Edward Beals Kora Sands editor: Joline Cloutier, Central Maine Graphics Second Section...... Robert Taylor Published four times a year by Kora Shrine Center Cover: See more info on page 15 for the Ride-In and BBQ
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Kora Shrine tivaltival A Proclamation FEZFEZ of Trees Es Selamu Aleikum The call of the muezzin Cries out to all Ye poor sons of the desert It is the will of the Potentate That the Fall Ceremonial of Kora Temple, Many Nobles and Ladies Ancient Arabic Order have helped in the past. Of the Nobles of The Committee would like to The Mystic Shrine, THANK YOU for your support. Be held at The Kora Shrine Center on We hope that when we call - Friday, September 27th you can help again this year. In the year of our Lord 2019 Aleikum Es Selam OUR VOLUNTEERS ARE THE REASON Ill. Richard E. Hersom FOR OUR SUCCESS! Illustrious Potentate If you would like to volunteer, please call Director of Personnel Bernie McAllister at 740-0813. See you at the State of Maine’s Premiere Holiday Event.
Kora Shrine FEZTIVAL OF TREES 2019 – HELP WANTED Kora Shrine tivaltival tivaltival FEZFEZ of Trees • Volunteer Santas willing to work 3 to 4 hours shifts FEZFEZ of Trees Contact Santa Director Noble David Saphier 207-357-4560 • Volunteers willing to work as a Photographer Contact Noble Calvin Yeaton at 207-441-0182 • People willing to donate items of interest to the Raffle Room Contact Raffle Room Director Noble Tom Budek at 754-2276 • People willing to volunteer with the Feztival Contact Noble Bernie McAllister, Director of Personnel at 740-0813 Let’s Make the 2019 Feztival of Trees ANOTHER GREAT YEAR - ONCE AGAIN!!!!! www.korashriners.org 3 KORA SANDS SUMMER 2019
FROM THE DESK of fun, food, and entertainment. Make sure to support this fun OF THE POTENTATE event. by Illustrious Potentate Richard Hersom As we move forward to the fall and many more events and happening at KORA remember our vows dedicated to the principles of brotherly love, relief, and truth. Yours in Faith, ILL. Sir Richard Hersom
FROM THE RECORDER’S DESK……… by John R. Knox, P.P., Recorder The message this issue …………….. MEMBERSHIP Greetings Nobles: We are now beyond Mid-Year in 2019 – and our membership levels are staying stable, but is that where we want to be? We need to begin an open conversation about where our organization is, where we want to be headed, and how we get there. While our Temple dues help to balance the annual operating budget, we are very dependent on having enough active members to maintain that level. With declining membership comes fewer people to assist in events which will eventually impact our ability to meet our Well, we have made it to the half way mark of the year and annual obligations financially. are looking forward to the second half being as fun filled and as Summer Ceremonial saw 18 new Nobles cross the Sands of challenging as the first half. the Desert. So far this year the Black Camel has taken 24 Nobles First, to the nobles and ladies who attended the summer - and I am sure that number will increase before year end. There ceremonial thank you for your support and I hope you is no way to control those losses, but we can impact demits enjoyed the weekend. To Tom Bayley and his staff at Bayley’s and suspensions for non-payment of dues. If you still have Campground, thank you for your hospitality and hosting us. A dues outstanding for 2019, please make every effort to pay big thank you to Glen Lalumiere, Mike Klick, and the units that them soon. Dues notices for 2020 will be distributed soon via help make the ceremonial a success. email, then by hard copy mail. If you require some assistance Then we were off to Nashville for the 145th Imperial Session please contact the Recorder and discuss the situation. There are and the installation of our new Imperial Potentate Jeff Sowder resources available to assist Brothers and we want to help. and his Lady Cheryl. What a great week with hot weather and On a more up-beat note, we are seeing increased activity fun times with fellow divan members and other KORA friends with newly established Clubs and Units – the Kora Drifters who made the trip. Imperial Sir Jeff’s message was “JUST ONE”; are a new unit that catches the eyes of the crowd in parades we will continue to grow if we all worked to invite one friend, and need to be congratulated. The Hillbillies are a Club that family member, or co-worker to join our great fraternity. He also is continuing to grow in numbers and are exemplifying our expressed concern with great optimism about the future and motto of “Having Fun and Helping Kids”. All of our Units and the changes we may see in our hospitals and the care we offer. Clubs should be visible in our communities, especially during Back home and ready for a busy week of events as we kicked the summer parade season, but also always remember that off the 30th Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Classic with a great we represent Kora Shrine and the Maine Masonic Family in day of golf followed with a long hot week of training camps. everything we do. Saturday was one for the record book with field temperatures I urge ALL members to regularly attend your Blue Lodge and reaching over 120 degrees and a lop-sided 60 to 14 victory by seek out those who you feel would be a contributing member to the West. Most important is a big thank you for all the units and Kora Shrine – I believe that we can have a membership class of nobles again with their families who worked in extreme heat 50 new members in October if everyone sets there mind toward to make the game successful. To my son Joe and the MSLBC that goal – contact your Membership Committee for assistance, Board of Governors, thank you for all you do. Barry and Brian or call me at the Kora Office – there are many resources and Richardson - thank you for your support of the game. materials available through Shriners International to provide Next up The KORA KARE for KIDS Ride-in and BBQ information regarding the benefits of Shrine membership – Competition with our special guest Kechi Okwuchi, a former let’s all do our part and recruit at least ONE new Noble this year. patient and finalist on Americas Got Talent. Assistant Rabban Fraternally, Brent Tanguay and his staff have put together a great weekend John R. Knox, P.P., Recorder
4 207-782-6831 KORA SANDS SUMMER 2019 KORA SHRINE CENTER FOUNDATION A 501 C 3 Corporation by Barry Gates, PP, President Kora Shrine Stated Meeting Mission Wednesday, September 25, 2019 The mission of the Kora Shrine Center Foundation is to raise Members Only funds to preserve, protect, and maintain the historic Kora Shrine AGENDA Center and its significant artwork. 5:00pm Unit Rooms Open for Refreshment HIGHLANDERS The Foundation will raise capital to help underwrite the real 5:50pm Invocation estate related costs associated with maintaining and preserving 6:00pm Dinner ** ARAB PATROL AND KORA BAND the Kora Shrine Center. All donations to the Foundation are tax 6:30pm Welcome / Pledge Allegiance deductible under IRS Code 170. Donors will be entitled to declare 6:35pm Roll Call their contribution as a charitable gift. Please consult your tax advisor. a. Moment of silence for our fallen brothers, friends and The Foundation welcomes gifts of cash, invested securities such as family stocks and bonds, real estate, collectables, and life insurance proceeds. . b Report of the Recorder Multi-year pledge-giving is also an option for donors. Please consider . c Report of the Treasurer the Foundation in your estate planning. Example: pledge-give . d Hospital Happenings $1,000/year for the next 5 years, payable in lump-sum or installments. . e Fall Ceremonial (Friday, Sept. 27th) Representatives of the Foundation are anxious to meet with Nobles, . f Membership and/or their families, to discuss these and other giving-options. . g Trustees Contact Rick Olfene or Barry Gates for more information. h. KORA KARE for KIDS Ride-in and BBQ i. N S A 2019 / Newfoundland MEMBERSHIP RAMBLINGS . j Feztival of Trees 2019 By Paul Gardner, Membership Chair . k KORA Foundation The year is flying by! After a long spring, summer is here. Units . l Unit Directors Surveys are very active; it seems like there is a parade every weekend. We m. MSLBC Follow-up had a very successful Summer Ceremonial, and about 20 new n. Fall Events Nobles traversed the Hot Sands of the desert to join our ranks. . o Question from the floor Many of them are already active in the Kraftsman, Crazy Cops, and Closing Remarks: Mini Racers. Colonial Bernie McAllister Imperial Sir Jeff Sowder was installed in Nashville at the annual ILL. Sir Richard Hersom session, and he has implemented his membership campaign Meeting Adjourns for the coming year. It is called “Just One.” A simple but powerful idea drives this initiative: If every current Shriner commits to Next Stated Meeting recruiting or restoring “just one” noble to our temple, the ranks of December 4, 2019 Legion of Honor Open Room our brotherhood will swell tremendously. If you know of a Master Crazy Cops and Buccaneers Serving Dinner and Clean Up Mason who would like to join our ranks, get them a petition, or drop us a line at [email protected]. Remember, any Noble who is the first line signer for two or more new Nobles will get next year’s dues paid. It’s easy to send in a referral by going to beashrinernow.com/referral. They will help get things moving and make these men Masons and Nobles. Our membership numbers are looking good for the year so far, but there are still quite a few Nobles who are “lost in the desert.” We haven’t heard from these folks and they are at risk of being suspended. Perhaps you are aware of one? Encourage them to contact the membership committee or the Kora office. There are still tickets available for the Membership committee’s rifle raffle. You could be the lucky winner of a Henry Shiners Tribute edition .22. Don’t be left out! See a committee member or Fall Ceremonial the Kora Office to get your tickets. Whether you are a shooter or not, this is a really nice addition to any Shriner’s collection. Since Friday, September 27, 2019 only 300 tickets will be sold, odds of winning are pretty good. including Cold Sands
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Kora Band Meeting/Rehearsal
Arab Patrol Mtg Lobster Bowl Mtg Kora Highlanders Kora Drifters
Membership Com. Kora Highlanders Northeast - Northeast - Northeast - Cycle Corp Mtg Newfoundland Newfoundland Newfoundland Kora Mini Racers Springfield Kora Flags Board Meeting Kora Band Northeast - Androscoggin Crazy Cop Mtg Kora Highlanders Boston Hospital Newfoundland County Shrine Club Kora Kares Ride in Oxford County Meeting and BBQ Challenge Buccaneers Mtg Shrine Club
Kennebec County Kora Klowns Kora Highlanders Shrine Club
SEPTEMBER 2019
Kora Highlanders Kora Band Arab Patrol Mtg Kora Drifters Meeting/Rehearsal Lobster Bowl Mtg
Cycle Corp Mtg Kora Mini Racers Mtg Kora Highlanders Mtg One Hip Night Kora Flags Mtg
York County Shrine Androscoggin Crazy Cop Mtg Kora Legion of Honor Springfield Potentate's reception County Shrine Club Kora Highlanders Board Meeting Buccaneers Mtg Feztival Mtg Oxford County Kora Band Shrine Club Meeting/Rehearsal
Kora Klowns Kennebec County Kora Highlanders Mtg Boston Hospital Fall Ceremonial HillBilly Degree Shrine Club Information Session Meeting at a Secret Location for Chief Rabban's Trip in 2020-6:30PM Dining Hall at Kora
Imperil Session
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Arab Patrol Mtg Kora Highlanders Kora Band Kora Drifters Meeting/Rehearsal
Demolay Breakfast Lobster Bowl Mtg Kora Highlanders Comedy Night presented by the Kora Crazy Cops
Cycle Corp Mtg Crazy Cops Kora Legion of Honor Springfield Second Section Kora Highlanders Board Meeting Auction Kora Mini Racers Oxford County Kora Band Kora Karts Shrine Club Kora Flags Mtg Meeting/Rehearsal
Androscoggin Buccaneers Mtg County Shrine Club Kora Highlanders Mtg Boston Hospital Feztival Mtg. Meeting
Kennebec County Kora Klowns Shrine Club Kora Highlanders Mtg
NOVEMBER 2019
Maine Rainbow Medievel Theater Banquet
Grand Assembly of Feztival of Trees Lobster Bowl Mtg Arab Patrol Mtg Kora Highlanders Mtg Kora Band Maine Set-up Kora Drifters Meeting/Rehearsal Maine DeMolay – Honors & Awards – Portland Masonic Hall - Time TBA
Feztival of Trees Cycle Corp Mtg Kora Highlanders Mtg Shriners Night at Set-up Kora Mini Racers Mtg Maine Nordiques Kora Flags Mtg at 7PM Kora Karts Mtg
Springfield Feztival of Trees Androscoggin Crazy Cops Kora Highlanders Mtg Board Meeting ACSC Turkey Feztival of Trees Set-up County Shrine Club Kora Legion of Honor Kora Band Smoker Buccaneers Mtg Oxford County Boston Hospital Shrine Club Meeting
Feztival of Trees Feztival of Trees Feztival of Trees Feztival of Trees Feztival of Trees Feztival of Trees Kennebec County Kora Klowns Kora Highlanders Mtg Shrine Club
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2019 FINANCIAL REPORT WELCOME TO NEW NOBLES KORA SHRINE CIRCUS (rounded to hundreds) Welcome to the following new Nobles who joined us at the Summer Ceremonial. Joseph Bolduc Ronald Bourque David Horne Scott Huff Tyler Jang Gary Nadeau Lyndon Oak Zack Timmermeyer Several have already connected to a Unit and we have seen them on the streets in several parades. We hope you all will enjoy your KORA Membership!
$$ Pot Of Gold $$ The 2019 Divan has decided to do a pot of gold starting with the April stated meeting. That evening each noble will be given a ticket, at some point during the evening we’ll draw a winning ticket. A lucky noble could go home with a crisp $100.00 bill. But, if we draw a blank ticket, it rolls over to next stated meeting which would be worth $200.00. Every stated meeting we’ll add $100.00 to the pot if no winner is picked. But you must attend stated meetings to get a ticket. Let us all bring the fun back and keep Kora strong. Good luck to all. TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE ~ 2019 Divan
8 207-782-6831 KORA SANDS SUMMER 2019 USING TECHNOLOGY SHRINERS HOSPITAL TO MOVE FORWARD FOR CHILDREN BOSTON John R. Knox, PP, Recorder In this issue of the SANDS, (page 10), I have included step-by- BOSTON RESEARCHERS WIN TOP PRIZES step instructions on using the WebFez system – how to sign up AT 2019'S ABA MEETING and how to log in. I realize there are still many Nobles who have not “connected” in this new electronic world – but I would urge you all to consider doing so, if only for your Shrine membership information and data. If you are not “computer savvy” ask a grandchild to help you – they’ll be glad to spend the time with you. With postage rates rising each year (currently at 50 cents for a standard letter) hard copy mailing on a regular basis becomes expensive. Shriners International is asking Temples to increase their member access to email and other electronic media for updating of information, which will help decrease communications costs to temples. The WebFez system allows Nobles to access your personal record, make changes to your address, telephone, and email information. It also lets your Unit or Club secretaries keep more accurate membership rosters. You can refer names for potential This year's Annual Burn Association meeting saw some members that will help our Membership Committee provide impressive results for Boston. Nearly 30 members of our staff follow-up to prospects for membership. At some time in the near attended the prestigious conference, where they moderated future we are in hopes to add a module to allow members to pay discussions, facilitated educational sessions and delivered a total your dues directly on line through the system. It also provides of 25 abstracts. On top of this, three Boston presentations received quick links to the Shriners Village web page which has resources Best In Category awards! Congratulations to posters Alexa available to everyone on Membership, the latest news on our Riobueno-Naylor, Nemanja Baletic, M.D., Robert Dabeck, M.D., Shriners Hospitals system and patient ambassadors, as well as Marianna Almpani, M.D. and all of those involved in the research events happening at other Temples. on their successes. Dues notices for 2020 will begin appearing in August – I ask you all to please take a few minutes to update any information on the UKRAINIAN AMBASSADOR PRESENTS dues notice when you pay your dues – particularly your address BOSTON ANESTHESIOLOGIST WITH and contact information, your Lady’s name and information and PRESTIGIOUS MEDAL your Blue Lodge data. Also consider signing up and logging in to WebFez where you can update this information directly on line. I will be scheduling some information and training sessions for the WebFez system, beginning with Unit Directors and Secretaries, then the Nobility in general. In the meantime, do not hesitate to contact me directly with any questions you may have. We can all have a positive impact on our communication efforts – thanks for doing your part.
Do you prefer to read the Sands online? Would you like to opt-out of receiving the printed Sands in the mail? Earlier this month, the Ambassador of Ukraine to the United If so please send an email to communications@ States presented Gennadiy Fuzaylov, M.D. with the Presidential korashriners.org or call Kate at 207-782-6831. Medal for Saving Life. Since 2010, Dr. Fuzaylov has led eight outreach trips to Ukraine to treat children with burn injuries. The most recent was earlier this year during which over 200 children were successfully treated. www.korashriners.org 9 KORA SANDS SUMMER 2019
Use WebFez to verify your personal information, payments and Shrine activity
10 207-782-6831 KORA SANDS SUMMER 2019 SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN BOSTON MADDISON'S STORY in age-appropriate ways, answer patients’ questions, and even utilize non-pharmacological pain management and distraction Back on the softball field after techniques during various procedures. frightening treadmill accident Emily recalls, “Rebecca came to introduce herself to Maddie and explain that it was her job to keep Maddie comfortable during her appointment. After that, I never saw a moment of nervousness throughout her recovery.” Maddison and her parents also met Robert L. Sheridan, M.D., assistant chief of staff and chief of the burn service at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Boston. Dr. Sheridan says treadmill injuries are very complicated because of the damage to the bone and the small blood vessels in the impacted area. He notes that some treadmill burns do not look severe at first but get worse in the days following the injury, which can complicate diagnosis and treatment. In Maddie’s case, the care team decided not to operate, but rather to manage her injury with rehabilitation and scar management. Maddie and her family say many positive things came out of such a scary experience, including the incredible support they received from their family, friends and all the staff at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Boston. With all that support, Maddie knew she had many people cheering her on and was able to tackle every challenge in order to get better. Not only did Maddie recover, she is back to playing softball! This season, she is even pitching for her team. Maddie says, “The new softball season is starting and because of Shriners, I can play ball!” She is also hoping to educate her peers about the potential Ten-year-old Maddison is back on the softball field after a scary dangers of treadmills. She recently gave a presentation to her accident involving a treadmill last May. She was not physically on class, reminding everyone that treadmills are not toys. the machine, but was playing alongside the moving belt when her hand slipped and was sucked underneath the treadmill. The Beach fire safety - Sawyer's story forward motion of the belt prevented her from being able to dislodge her hand on her own. Maddison’s grandfather lifted the Sometimes there is machine up to free her and called her mom, Emily. nothing better than a Emily says, “Everything happened so fast after that phone call, summer evening spent it was such a whirlwind. Once I got to Maddie, I took one look at at the beach. Beach her hand and we rushed to our local emergency room.” fires can make for a Maddison suffered a second-degree burn to the top of her hand particularly festive and and full thickness burns on two fingers. The injury left the tendons fun experience. That in her fingers exposed. Emily says, “Honestly, I never imagined glow of the flames something as common as a treadmill being able to inflict so much under the moonlight damage to someone.“ can be magical, but Maddie’s first question upon seeing her hand was, “Will I be beach fires come with able to play softball?” dangers of which some The emergency department team in Maine immediately people are unaware. referred Maddison to a local plastic surgeon who said he was unable Last September, to help Maddie due to the complex nature of her burn injury. She Sawyer and his family was referred to Shriners Hospitals for Children — Boston, where were on a Cape Cod the team specializes in burns, including treadmill burns. beach for his grandfather’s 85th birthday celebration. The family The family traveled from Maine to the Boston Shriners Hospital. had a permit for a beach fire and was well aware of all the safety Maddie was nervous in the car but her mom recalls those nerves regulations that come along with responsibly having a fire on a were put at ease as soon as they arrived at the hospital. One of the public beach. Plenty of adults were on hand to supervise the kids. first people they met was Rebecca Parmenter, a child life specialist. After a fun evening, it was time to clean up. The fire pit was Rebecca and the team of child life specialists at the Boston dragged down to the water’s edge to extinguish the flames. Shriners Hospital help patients navigate the hospital experience Sawyer continued on page 12. www.korashriners.org 11 KORA SANDS SUMMER 2019 SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN BOSTON
Sawyer, continued from page 11. The week following the accident, Sawyer was supposed to Keeping the fire in a container prevented hot embers and ashes start at a new school. When he got home from the hospital, the from hitting the sand where people were walking. However, school arranged for tutors to help him stay caught up on lessons because it was dark, it was difficult to tell where the fire pit had until he could return to the classroom. Six weeks into the school been and where very hot sand remained. year, Sawyer was ready. Brooke facilitated a school re-entry in Ten-year-old Sawyer was in a chair, near where the fire pit collaboration with the Harwich and Chatham Fire Departments, had been. When he got up, barefoot, to run to the parking lot, and members of the Boston Firefighters Burn Foundation. This he crossed the hot sand. Sawyer fell to the ground, screaming in allowed Sawyer’s peers to learn about his accident and better pain. Sawyer’s mom, Diane, pulled out her cell phone to use the understand his injury. Brooke was also able to help Sawyer answer flashlight. She could tell immediately that Sawyer’s feet were questions from the other students. burned. The family called 911. Paramedics arrived and knew An active kid, Sawyer had to sit out the fall golf season, but he that Sawyer needed specialized burn treatment. They called a was back on his feet in November to participate in a Spartan Race helicopter to fly him to Boston. at Fenway Park as part of Shriners Hospitals for Children’s Team No The ambulance ride and the flight to Boston were agonizing Limits. This was an awesome feat for Sawyer and gave him a major for Sawyer. Because Sawyer placed his right foot on the hot sand boost in confidence. After completing the race, Sawyer knew it first, it sustained more severe burns than his left foot. Burns that was just a matter of time before he could get back to all his favorite are very deep can affect nerve endings, actually decreasing pain. activities. Sawyer’s burns did not impact his nerve endings, which was a Looking back on his experience, Sawyer said, “I have learned good thing overall, but made for an excruciating experience. and received so much, I want to give something back. The Diane says they had no idea there was a hospital in Boston knowledge I have gained from this experience to help prevent this specializing in pediatric burn care. The team at Shriners Hospitals from happening to anyone else is the gift I would like to give back for Children — Boston was waiting for Sawyer when he arrived. to everyone.” With the soles of his feet badly burned, he needed painful As we head into another beach season, Sawyer’s family wants debridement to remove the damaged skin and frequent dressing his story to be a warning for others. “Sawyer was injured because changes to promote proper healing. Physical and occupational accidents happen,” said Diane. “We tried to take all the necessary therapy were also part of his daily care to ensure he remained mobile. safety steps to make sure everyone was safe, but there are steps Along with the obvious challenges that come with being people can take to make sure it doesn’t happen again.” hospitalized with such a serious injury, Sawyer was homesick. He missed his dog, Denver. Brooke Allen, a child life specialist The National Fire Protection Association recommends the assigned to Sawyer’s case, arranged a visit by one of the hospital’s following when having a fire outdoors: therapy dogs after a particularly difficult bandage change. Diane Before setting up a fire, be sure it is permitted. Check with your said, “This was the most amazing way to lift Sawyer’s spirits, and local fire department. really brought a smile to his face.” If fires are permitted, they need to be at least 25 feet away from Sawyer’s burns required around-the-clock care and he stayed any structure and anything that can burn. in the hospital for two weeks. After he was discharged, he returned Clear away dry leaves and sticks, overhanging low branches weekly for dressing changes. As his wounds continued to heal, the and shrubs. follow-up appointments became less frequent. Avoid burning on windy, dry days. It is easier for open burning to spread out of control when it is windy and dry. Watch children while the fire is burning. Never let children or pets play or stand too close to the fire. Attend to the fire at all times. A fire left alone for only a few minutes can grow into a damaging fire. Keep a fire small, which is easier to control. Never use gasoline or other flammable/combustible liquids. Always have a hose or bucket of water nearby to put out the fire. Make sure to put it completely out before leaving the site. Additionally, to prevent a burn injury after the fire is out: DO NOT PUT OUT BEACH FIRES WITH SAND. Beach fires should be put out with water only and left uncovered. Sand traps heat and can intensify the temperature, creating a hidden danger. Many burns occur after flames have been extinguished, when someone walks across the sand, unaware that a fire is still smoldering below. If you use a fire pit, mark a clear perimeter around the fire zone, so that even if the pit is removed, people can tell where the hot Sawyer with therapy dog sand or ground remains.
12 207-782-6831 KORA SANDS SUMMER 2019 SPRINGFIELD HOSPITAL HAPPENINGS Meet 16-year-old Mahlia, from Durham, Maine, this A “Starry Starry Night” for Raya year’s patient ambassador who will be representing For a senior in high school, the Springfield Shriners Hospital at the 2019 Shriners prom is notably one of the Hospitals for Children Open in Las Vegas this October. most memorable and long- awaited milestone events in a teenager’s life. While all of her friends were getting glammed up and ready to go for a night to remember, Raya was spending her prom in the last place she had ever imagined – the hospital. Raya was admitted to the Springfield Shriners Hospital inpatient rehabilitation program after inflammation in her brain caused her to lose cognitive and motor function. She also experienced a misalignment of the vertebrae in her neck, ultimately requiring traction to correct and a neck brace to maintain the alignment. Raya spent three hours per day, five days a week in intense physical, occupational and speech therapies for a number of weeks in order to regain her ability to process information and to improve her movement and function. With hard work comes frustration, and it was evident that Raya was upset about missing the end of her senior year. The child life department wanted to do something extra special for Raya, and thought that hosting a prom would relieve the stress and fear she was experiencing being absent from school. The therapeutic pieces of planning a prom were incorporated into Raya’s daily therapy, and staff members from a number of departments pitched in to throw her an event she will never forget. On Friday, June 7, an inpatient room was transformed into a “Starry Born in Shanxi, China, Mahlia was severely burned in a house Starry Night,” which was the perfect backdrop for Raya’s sparkling fire as an infant, leading to the loss of both her feet. At the age tiara and beautiful powder blue dress. Her dress was gifted to her by of 3, she was adopted by her loving parents, Erienne and Kevin, a patient care assistant and it fit her like a glove. Raya was overjoyed who soon made the choice to bring her to Shriners Hospitals for and surprised to see a room Children — Springfield for prosthetic services. full of attendees comprised Mahlia has an incredible connection with her prosthetist, Brock of hospital staff, friends and McConkey, because he is skilled in knowing which prosthetics are family, as well as school going to be accommodating and “in fashion” for a growing girl. officials from Central High Each of her prosthetics caters to her lifestyle and liking. Whether it School in Springfield, MA. is patterned with butterflies, flowers, chalkboard, you name it, she Prom was not the only has had it. To this day, Mahlia still reminisces about her favorite pair reason that made this of prosthetics, which included a split toe design, allowing her to particular day special. Raya wear her favorite flip-flops. Since her first appointment, Mahlia has made incredible progress had one revision surgery and nearly 23 pairs of prosthetics. during her time at the When she is not crushing sprints with her running blades at track hospital, and once the meets, Mahlia is fulfilling her competitive spirit through gymnastics, music turned off and the skiing, cheerleading or her all-time favorite sport, sled hockey. lights came on, Raya was Mahlia’s care at the Springfield Shriners Hospital has allowed finally able to go home. Her her to walk to the best of her ability and live her daily life with little discharge came just in time to no trouble at all. She is thriving as an athlete, is a big jokester, to graduate with all of her and has a zest for life by finding enjoyment in each person she friends – a milestone event meets and experience she encounters. Mahlia is an aspiring that she worked hard not to photojournalist who wants to travel the world. miss. www.korashriners.org 13 KORA SANDS SUMMER 2019 SPRINGFIELD HOSPITAL HAPPENINGS Cyprus Shriner completes sixth trip to the for more than just health purposes, and included a fundraising component to benefit his charity of choice, Shriners Hospitals Springfield Shriners Hospital on foot for Children. Morabito is a Cyprus Shriner based in Glenmont, New York, so he is well versed in the great work that the Shriners fraternity does to support the hospital philanthropy. In 2014, Morabito tasked himself with the ultimate challenge – get to Shriners Hospitals for Children in Springfield, Massachusetts…on foot. This 160-mile journey was extremely taxing on his body, and one of the most difficult experiences he had ever endured, but recalls it was also his most proud moment. When he turned the corner and arrived at the Springfield Shriners Hospital, he was greeted by a sea of grateful Melha Shriners, cheering him on and eager to hear about his inspirational voyage. Morabito has made the 160-mile trek to Springfield, MA six times, and three years ago extended his route to Shriners Hospitals for Children in Boston. This new destination brought his total trip up to 250 miles in just nine days. In his mind, no distance is too great to travel in order to raise awareness for Shriners Hospitals for Children. Shriners and friends have embraced his journey, inviting him into their homes to enjoy a delicious meal, take a hot shower and In 2008, at the age of 44, Eric Morabito was experiencing many rest until he sets out the following day. He enjoys these moments, of the warning signs of a heart attack, and that was the wakeup but also looks forward to “roughing it” wherever he is able to pitch call he needed to institute a serious lifestyle change. He promised his tent. Along the way, Morabito has developed a keen eye for himself and his family that he would put his health first, setting a picking up loose change during his travels. To date, Morabito has personal goal to walk at least four miles per day, rain or shine. He walked over 28,000 miles and counting and has raised over $44,000 hasn’t missed a day since March 15, 2009. to benefit the Shriners Hospitals in Boston, Erie, Philadelphia and Years and miles later, he decided to use his walking efforts Springfield, as well as the Cyprus Shriners transportation fund.
Henry – Shriners Tribute Edition 22 Rifle Drawing to be held December 7, 2019
The Shriners Tribute Edition is built on the award-winning Golden Boy platform featuring a 20″ blued steel octagonal barrel, American Walnut stocks, and fully-adjustable sights.
$20 per ticket, only 300 tickets will be sold!
Winner need not be present to win
Sponsored by the Kora Membership Committee The right side of the FMI: [email protected] receiver cover features an engraved Shriner shield in 24K Tickets available from the Membership Committee or at gold plating and a banner scroll the Kora Office with the words “Fun, Fellowship and Philanthropy,” the core THIS IS A FRATERNAL FUND RAISER TO BENEFIT MEMBERSHIP AT KORA SHRINERS values of Shriners International. AND IS NOT DEDUCTABLE AS A CHARITABLE DONATION
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August 23-25 Ossipee Valley Fairgrounds Hiram, Maine
Open to the Public
Friday: Shriner social-chicken BBQ and Barn dance with DJ Ron Parker. Saturday: Opening ceremonies 9:00am, Motorcycle Ride, ATV trail ride, Classic Car Show, Hillbilly’s Corn Hole Tournament, 50/50 raffle, Hot wing eating contest, Hurricane Mountain Band and much more. Sunday: KCBS BBQ competition.
Camping Thursday, Friday, Saturday- $25 per night, $5.00 parking Friday evening and Saturday.
Kechi Meet former Shriners Hospitals Patient and America’s got Talent finalist Kechi Okwuchi on Saturday August 24th. Hear her beautiful voice and amazing story of recovery.
BBQ Competitions SCA Steak cooking competition KCBS 4 meat category BBQ contest People’s Choice contest – You be the Judge Kids Q burger competition with SHC patient pit masters BBQ Demos by championed BBQ teams
For more information, contact: Chairman: Brent Tanguay [email protected] 860-874-7916 www.korashriners.org 15 KORA SANDS SUMMER 2019
Saturday night, October 12th at Kora Temple Doors open at 6:00PM and Show starts at 7:00 PM BYOB with hors d'oeuvres
Tickets are only $20 and are available at The Kora Temple Office or online at www.korashriners.org/comedynight/ This is a 21+ event and IDs will be checked at the door. Comedy Night Presented by Kora Crazy Cops
Headliner Feature Act Colby Kelly Bradshaw MacFarland
Net proceeds from this event are for the benefit of Kora Shriners and payments are not deductible as charitable contributions
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www.korashriners.org 17 th 14 Annual Fully Decorated Trees to be Rafϐled $500 Maine State Lottery Tree
Photos with Santa Craft Fair Food Court
Live Entertainment New 11 Sabattus Street, Lewiston Rafϐle Room 50/50 ADMISSION ONLY $2.00 ADULTS CHILDREN UNDER 12 FREE THANKSGIVING WEEK
Saturday, Nov. 23: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 25 to Wednesday, Nov. 27: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 28: CLOSED *DrawingsFriday, of winners Nov. and awarding 29: 10 ofa.m. prizes - presented8 p.m. at 6 p.m. Saturday,Need Nov. not be 30: present 10 a.m.to win. - 5 p.m. For more details contact Kora Temple at 782-6831 or visit us at www.korashriners.org *The net proceeds from this FEZtival of Trees are for the benefi t of Kora Temple. Payments are not deductible as charitable contributions.* KORA SANDS SUMMER 2019 ANNOUNCEMENT Kora Shrine FEZFEZ tivaltival WE ARE IN THE FINAL of Trees DISCUSSION STAGES HELP SUPPORT FOR KORA’S FIRST SATELLITE OUR SANDS!
FEZTIVAL OF TREES Ad Rates for the Sands (per issue) “OXFORD COUNTY SHRINE CLUB Full page ~ $200 FESTIVAL OF TREE AT 7.75” wide x 9.5” high Half page ~ $100 THE JORDAN INN AT SUNDAY RIVER 7.75” wide 4.75” high or 3.79” wide x 9.5” high NEWRY, MAINE” Quarter page ~ $50 th th 7.75” wide x 2.375” high DECEMBER 13 to the 15 or 3.79” wide x 4.75” high STAY TUNED FOR MORE UPDATES Business card size ~ $25 3.79” wide x 2.25” high
Boston Bruins Experience with Steve Leach Two Tickets in the Boston Bruins Alumni Box!
You and a guest will have the opportunity to watch a Bruins game in the Boston Bruins Alumni Box during the 2019-2020 season. During the game you will have the opportunity to meet one of Boston's greats, Steve Leach. Date of game is to be determined by the Lobster Bowl Committee and the Venue. All net proceeds benefit Shriners Hospital for Children. Drawing to be held at the start of the 2019 – 2020 NHL season, on October 4th, 2019
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Shriners Night at Maine Nordiques !!!
Kora Shriners have been invited back to the Androscoggin Bank Colisee for a hockey game between the new NAHL team in town, the Maine Nordiques and the Johnstown Tomahawks from Pennsylvania.
Let’s fill the rink to show support for our hometown venue and these young hockey players as they continue their pursuit of the National Hockey League.
Bring your FEZ so that the Shriners are noticed as an active part of the community.
Wear your Unit or Kora shirt / jacket to stand out in the crowd.
$5 tickets will be available for purchase in the Kora office for this game until November 8th.
Bring your families and friends !!!
Game date : Friday, November 15, 2019 7 pm game time (doors open at 6 pm)
Come on out and enjoy the new NAHL hockey team in Lewiston.
20 207-782-6831 KORA SANDS SUMMER 2019 We are hosting an Info Session with Royal Caribbean on Tuesday, September 24 @ 6:30pm in the Dining Hall at the Kora Shrine Center. Kora Shriners Chief Rabban Sonny Jutras and Lady Diane invite you to join them on a cruise to Alaska On Royal Caribbean’s newest ship Ovation of the Seas July 30 to August 7, 2020 EXPLORE “America’s Last Frontier”
Join Chief Rabban Sonny Jutras and Lady Diane as they travel to see wondrous wildlife and marvel at the glaciers. On this cruise you will see some of Alaska’s top attractions including the Inside Passage, Juneau, Skagway, Victoria British Columbia, Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier.
Endicott Arms Pricing is based on double occupancy : If air is from Portland cost is: Dawes Glacier Inside cabin—$2776 per person Oceanview cabin—$3006 per person Balcony cabin—$3426 per person
Itinerary If air is from Boston cost is: July 30—Flight departs from Portland or Boston to Seattle Inside cabin—$2831 per person Arrive in Seattle and transfer to hotel Oceanview cabin—$3061 per person Balcony cabin—$3481 per person July 31—Morning at leisure then transfer to ship at 11:30 am *pricing includes bus to Boston roundtrip Ship departs port at 4 pm August 1—day at sea August 2—Cruising Inside Passage in the morning **Single, triple or quad pricing available Juneau from noon to 9 pm upon request August 3—Skagway from 7 am to 8:30 pm August 4—Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier from 7 am to noon **Want a different cabin category ask us August 5—day at sea we will price it for you. Other categories August 6—Victoria, British Columbia from 8 am to 6 pm available are Spacious Oceanview, Balcony August 7—Back in Seattle at 6 am pick up at port for 1/2 day cabin with larger balcony, Obstructed City tour and drop off at airport for flight home Balcony cabin and Jr. Suite
Pricing includes: Payment Schedule: Estimated roundtrip air from Portland or Boston Deposit of $400 per person due with reservation form all transfers A second payment of $400 per person is due October 25 1 night pre in Seattle A third payment of $400 per person is due January 25 1/2 day city tour of Seattle 7 night cruise on Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas Final payment being due no later than April 15, 2020 Shipboard gratuities *Want a monthly payment plan let us know and we will Entertainment on board the ship get that set up for you. All meals and snacks on board the ship All port charges and taxes
For more information or to reserve your space contact: Dube Travel (207)784 2916 and ask for Terry or Erin or email Terry at [email protected] www.korashriners.org 21 KORA SANDS SUMMER 2019
KORA KARES FUND SCHOLARSHIP This fund is administered by the Potentate and Elected Board of Directors. A $500 scholarship will be given each year to a student con- tinuing his/her education. * To apply, the student should send a letter to the Scholarship Committee detailing plans to further/ continue his/her education. Include the reason he/she selected their field of study and their plans after graduating from an accredited college. Preference will be given to Graduates of Kora Nobles in good standing but is open to any qualified student. The scholarship will be awarded at the Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Classic in July and is for the ensuing academic year. In addition to the letter, please complete the following:
Name: ______
Address: ______
Email address: ______Telephone: ______
1. Father’s Name: ______Occupation: ______Is he a Shriner? ______
2. Mother’s Name: ______Occupation: ______
3. Father’s and/or Mother’s Address (if different from above) ______
4. If Father is a Shriner, Shrine Center: ______Member No.______
5. To what youth organization affiliated with Freemasonry do (have) you belong(ed)?
(DeMolay, Rainbow, Job’s Daughters, etc.) ______
6. To what other school related groups do you belong? ______
7. State briefly you extracurricular school-related interests/activities ______
8. Name of accredited school to be attended: ______Major: ______
9. Address of School: ______
10. Which year will you be entering? ______Current GPA: ______
11. What career are you pursuing? ______
12. If undecided, indicate possible choices: ______
13. Additional information you wish to be considered? ______
Please submit the following documentation with the application: a. Most current copy of high school/ college transcript b. At least one confidential letter or recommendation from an instructor, counselor, or advisor.
Please include a brief statement describing your current educational goals and their relationship to your career plans: ______
I believe the foregoing statements to be accurate. I hereby pledge any Kora Kares Scholarship monies awarded to me will be used strictly for college expenses such as tuition, supplies, and room and board.
Date: ______Signature: ______
Kora Kare Scholarship aid is a gift, not a loan, and can be based on academic achievement, participation in worthwhile activities, financial need, and self-help. Checks will be issued no later than August 1st to the successful applicant(s) and made payable to the student recipient. *Kora Shriners elected Board of Directors reserves the right to issue more than one scholarship based on availability of funds and academic rating of applicants! Preference will be given to Scholarship applicants continuing their education In the Medical Field Please mail completed application to: Kora Shriners, C/O Scholarship Committee, 11 Sabattus Street, Lewiston, Maine 04240 Completed Applications must be postmarked prior to May 7th, 2020 to receive consideration.
22 207-782-6831 KORA SANDS SUMMER 2019 Hillbilly Degree at The Crowley Farm
Kora Log Rollers and Renegades at Windham Summer Fest Parade
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Kora at the Boothbay Windjammer Days Parade
Kora Renegades at Westbrook Days Parade
24 207-782-6831 KORA SANDS SUMMER 2019 Kora at the Limington Parade
Kora at the Livermore Falls Parade
Old Orchard Beach Memorial Day Parade
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Old Orchard Beach Memorial Day Parade
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Calling All Shrine Ladies Go to korashriners.org/ladies to find current information on upcoming events and to sign up for the weekly Kora Ladies Konnection emails. www.korashriners.org 27 KORA SANDS SUMMER 2019 Summer Ceremonial ~ Bayley's ~ Saturday Parade
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www.korashriners.org 31 KORA SANDS SUMMER 2019 Summer Ceremonial ~ Bayley's ~ Home Town Hero Recognition Ceremony
14th Annual Lobster Bowl Golf Classic at Natanis Golf Club
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34 207-782-6831 KORA SANDS SUMMER 2019 Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Classic Kora Shrine Stated Meeting Wednesday, December 4, 2019 Members Only AGENDA 5:00pm Unit Rooms Open for Refreshment KLOWNS 5:50pm Invocation 6:00pm Dinner ** BUCCANEERS AND CRAZY COPS 6:30pm Welcome / Pledge Allegiance 6:35pm Roll Call a. Moment of silence for our fallen brothers, friends and family . b Report of the Recorder . c Report of the Treasurer . d Hospital Happenings . f Membership . g Trustees . j Feztival of Trees 2019 . k KORA Foundation . l Unit Directors Surveys . o Question from the floor Closing Remarks: Colonial Bernie McAllister ILL. Sir Richard Hersom Meeting Adjourns
Next Stated Meeting ~ 2020 - TBD
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Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Classic
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www.korashriners.org 37 Kora Shrine Band By Steve Peterson, Sec’y
By the time this comes out, the Kora Shrine Band will be deep into our parade season. We would have participated or will be at Summer Ceremonial, Lovell Old Home Days, Casco Days, Wilton Blueberry Festival (New), Great Falls Balloon Festival Parade (New) and ending the year with the Fryeburg Fair Parade. Thanks again to all who have participated with our parades. The Band is excited to have Noble KORA SANDS George Peterson (Steve’s son) back in our SUMMER 2019 area. Noble Peterson has taking a job locallyThe while Band his is wifeexcited finishes to have her PhDNoble at George Peterson (Steve’s UNITS COLONEL CORNER Penn State. By Kora Units Colonel Bernie McAllister son) back in our area. Noble Peterson has taken a job locally while his wifeKora finishes Band’ s herrehearsals PhD at arePenn held State. at 7 pm on the 1st & 3rd Thursday of every Where has the summer gone? Kora Band’s rehearsals are held at 7 pm on the 1st & 3rd Here I am, just a few days before Month at Kora Temple. We are always lookingThursday for of new every members, Month at so Kora if you Temple. have We are always looking for the Lobster Bowl, and thinking evernew played members, an instrument so if you orhave would ever like played to an instrument or would about the fall 2019 events and justlike “ helpto just out “help”, we out”,welcome we welcome you to join you the to joinNobles the band Peterson: unit Donnie,or just George, & Steve. the importance of our summer band“sit-in” unit at orany just of our“sit- rehearsalsin” at any or of meetings. our rehearsals If you or would meetings. like more If you would like more information please contact Noble Steve Peterson at 713-5318 or e-mail at sales@down- activities. information please contact Noble Steve Peterson at 713-5318 or For the units that participated in the Summer Ceremonial in east.com. e-mailDon at [email protected].’t forget to stop by and visit us in the band room at the top of the stairs, our door Old Orchard Beach, thank you for your unit’s commitment. The is alwaysDon’t open forget and to the stop music by isand always visit uson! in the band room at the top opportunity to honor our first responders through our HOME of the stairs, our door is always open and the music is always on! TOWN HEROES Event is one that will be remembered for a long time. The Grand Master, Mark E. Rustin, handed out 60 challenge coins to the Nobles of Kora Shrine. Some of those Nobles had more then 60 years of service as first responders. On July 19th, we are off to the Lobster Bowl and a new Lobster Bowl Unit Parade will be held around the track at Thorton Academy. As I am writing this, they are talking about temps in the 90s. Thanks for everyone who showed there commitment to the 30th Kora Shrine Lobster Bowl. As we continue through the remainer of the parade season into the fall let's remember a line from Hill Street Blues, “Let’s Be Safe Out There”. August will be another busy month: Western Mountain Shrine Club Potentate's Reception Saturday, August 10th Kora Band - Summer Ceremonial Parade Balloon Festival Saturday the 17th Ride-In on the 23rd to the 25th of August As we approch the fall and the end of another year, I want to BUCCANEERSKora Band - Summer Ceremonial Parade Gene Tanguay, Director let you know that I will be tending my resignation as Units Colonel and I will not seek reappointment. I want to thank all the Directors We knew from the start of the summer that this was going to be and Divan members for all of there support over the last 7 years. a busy parade season. The Summer Ceremonial put an interesting I have truly enjoyed my work as the Units Colonel and plege my spin to the welcoming of new members. As we left Bayley's we were support for who ever replaces me. filled with enthusiasm for the summer as we looked at our parade Kora ShrineIt will be Band Feztival time sooooooon again! schedule with La Kermesse soon approaching. The donations from parades are our main source of income and because of confusion By Steve Peterson, Sec’y BAND we did not participate in the La Kermesse Parade this year. by Steve Peterson, Secretary This year the Imperial Shrine Session was in Nashville, Tenn. By the time this comes out, the Kora Shrine Band will be deep With it being so close to home, Lorraine and I, along with Adam By the time this comes out, the Korainto Shrine our parade Band season. will be We deep would into have our participated parade or will be at Tanguay, decided to partake in the festivities. Adam and I were season. We would have participated or willSummer be at Summer Ceremonial, Ceremonial, Lovell Old Home Lovell Days, Old Casco Home Days, Wilton joined by Randy Murray and represented Kora in the Imperial Days, Casco Days, Wilton Blueberry FestivalBlueberry (New), Festival Great (New), Falls Great Balloon Falls Balloon Festival Festival Parade Parade (New) Parade. Even though the parade was at 7:00 PM it was a steamy 88 (New) and ending the year with the Fryeburgand Fair ending Parade. the year Thankswith the Fryeburg again to Fair all Parade. who Thanks have again to degrees when we stepped off. A big thank you to all those Nobles participated with our parades. all who have participated with our parades. and Ladies from Kora for supporting us on the parade route as well as including us in the activities and social gatherings. The Band is excited to have Noble As a side note, as a Unit member you only get to compare George Peterson (Steve’s son) back in our yourselves/Units with the other Units of the Temple. It isn’t until area. Noble Peterson has taking a job you get to the Northeast that you get a broader comparison. locally while his wife finishes her PhD at Appearing in the staging area of the Imperial parade we got to Penn State. see how we compare with the best of the best. It was eye opening Kora Band’s rehearsals are held at 7 and lots of ideas have come back with us. Kora has a great deal to be proud of as our Units are up there with the best that Shrine has pm on the 1st & 3rd Thursday of every to offer. Month at Kora Temple. We are always Having travel problems at the airport gave us a excellent looking for new members, so if you have opportunity to network with other temples. There was a good ever played an instrument or would like to Nobles Peterson: Donnie, George, & Steve sharing of ideas. We are looking forward to seeing our new friends just “help out”, we welcome you to join the Nobles Peterson: Donnie, George, & Steve. in Newfoundland. band unit or just “sit-in” at any of our rehearsals or meetings. If you would like more 38 207-782-6831 information please contact Noble Steve Peterson at 713-5318 or e-mail at sales@down- east.com. Don’t forget to stop by and visit us in the band room at the top of the stairs, our door is always open and the music is always on!
Kora Band - Summer Ceremonial Parade KORA SANDS SUMMER 2019 CRAZY COPS DRIFTERS by William Brochu, Scribe by Dan Guilmette, Scribe Hello all. Hope everyone enjoyed the late, short, but always I’m not quite sure I can pack everything I busy summer of 2019. The few weekends were filled with events want to say in to this article, theres just too like the Lobster bowl and many many parades. It is now time put much to be excited about, but here goes. the carts away and get ready for fall. The changing of the leaves, Greetings fellow nobles and ladies! Just two the crisp air, and yes the season that follows (not too fast) reminds months into our very first parade season, us that we are Maineahs. I can say we have at least 7 parades under out belt and countless hours of practices. Before we started our parade season we all got together to have fun and relax for a weekend at Bernie's where some of us learned how to properly stoke a fire, (thank you Chief Bucknam).
We have some annual and new events to look forward to before winter. Crazy Cops are hosting another Comedy Show which will be held on October 12th. The prior shows were very successful with a lot of laughs among so many friends. The 2nd Section Auction is happening the following Saturday which is a great time. The big show happens in November. That’s right…FEZtival of Trees. The many volunteers and helpers makes this event feel magical. So much fun to watch the children placing tickets into the candy canes of their favorite tree. Yes of course the Matchbox tree, obviously. Seriously, the Crazy Cops wish everyone the best as 2019 draws to an end. Stay safe our friends. Our first Parade in Auburn was super exciting and immensely gratifying to finally be doing what we set out to do. To hear the CYCLE CORPS crowd cheer us on and to see the kids waving and smiling makes by Lenny Perkins, Scribe everything worth it. Later that day we rushed to Old Orchard Beach for their memorial day parade and again were greeted with Greetings from the Cycle Corps! As I write this, our parade smiles and enthusiasm. Our first parade day was in the bag and we season is well under way. We started out with back to back parades were feeling pretty good. Summer Ceremonial was a blast as we on Memorial Day, first at Auburn’s 150th anniversary celebration again drifted through the streets of O.O.B. Then we experienced and ending with a showing at Old Orchard Beach, with 15 riders our first breakdown (outside of sleeve issues) at LaKermesse at both. Following the parade, a great lunch was had by all at the where a throttle cable snapped. This was a long parade and we OOB ballpark before we went our separate ways. We went back to pushed pretty hard to put on a good show. Independence Day OOB for the Summer Ceremonial parade, and on we go to Augusta, brought us two more great parades. The Town of Freeport showed Lisbon, Yarmouth, Wilton, Rangeley, and back into Lewiston over us some Incredible energy I won’t soon forget. Jaison and Cindy the next several weeks. Hall hosted our Unit 4th of July BBQ and we finished a very hot We are also looking forward to our annual fund-raising day in the Augusta parade. Moxie was next on our agenda as adventure at the Great Falls Balloon Festival held in Lewiston, we continued honing our routine and having a great time doing August 16th through 18th. Plan on stopping by our booth for a it. We are learning so much about these trikes and how we can bite to eat – we make the best burgers around! perform better, safely. Drifters continued on page 32. Our membership continues to grow, we are now at 32 members, consisting of active, associate, and auxiliary members. It’s great to see us parading with a full complement of riders, I must say we look pretty impressive. And speaking of impressive, I’d like to give credit to Frank Welch for hauling the bike trailer everywhere we go and making sure that we all are where we need to be with his email reminders, and to our wonderful mechanically inclined members who keep those bikes in good running order, of which I am not one! Sometimes we forget all the time and commitment it takes to keep them going. Until next time, peace and happiness to all and see you on the parade route! www.korashriners.org 39 KORA SANDS SUMMER 2019 Drifters, continued from page 31. GREETERS The help and support from other Kora units has been astounding By Craig Rubner, Scribe and we are so grateful to be a part of this Temple. And Finally, we would like to welcome our newest Member to the Kora Drifters Sometimes things appear to come together seamlessly and that Family, Noble Curtis Gray and his lady Tabatha and New Noble Joe was the case at the Summer Ceremonial this year. Beginning with Bolduc and his lady Sally. Incredible additions to the team and we the dinner Friday followed by the ice fishing derby to Saturday’s are looking forward to getting them driving sideways soon. candidate registration, the parade, a successful initiation, outstanding barbeque dinner, and finally wrapping it all up with FUNSTERS an amazing fireworks display everything seemed to just move by Adam ‘Simba’ Tanguay, Director effortlessly along. The team that pulled it all together deserves our heartfelt congratulations on a job well done! As Illustrious Rick Well we have arrived at the Hersom put it at the stated meeting show up and have fun. Well mid summer point of this year and this year’s ceremonial was fun from start to finish. Also a thank the Funsters have been having a you is in order for Bayley’s who hosted us again this year and did interesting parade season so far. an amazing job. Thank You! We have added a couple of new parades. We even got approached to do a parade next year just after finishing the summer ceremonial parade. We still have a lot of parade season left. With parades such as Rockland, Wilton, Rangeley, and Fryeburg Fair. But for me, the biggest parade that I had the privilege to participate in was the Shriners Imperial Session in Nashville, Tennessee. There were three members of Kora that paraded (Randy Murray, My Father, and Myself). The Parade Two of our fellow Greeters were recently recognized at Tranquil started at the Nissan Stadium (Where the Tennessee Titans play), Lodge, John Hodgkins and Fred Bockus. The Greeters were on we proceeded across the Wooland St. Bridge and down 1st Ave. for hand to congratulate our brothers for achieving these milestones. 4 very long blocks. The temperature was in the high 90s with high John received his 50 year medal and Fred was presented with a 5 humidity. You didn’t have to stand outside long before you were year star to add to his 50 year medal, representing a total of 105 sweating. Now imagine wearing my Simba outfit, not to mention years of Masonry. the parade was about 3 hours long and that they had staged us Brethren we were recently notified that our brother Harold in the wrong spot without tell us where we were supposed to “Pop” Gilbert has ascended to the Celestial Lodge above. Pop follow. When they finally came over to tell us to go, they told us always had a smile, a story or kind word for all. We will miss him. we should have gone awhile ago. So Randy set off to find where Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers. we were supposed to be while my father and I ran from behind By the time the Sands comes out the Shrine Lobster Bowl will cutting corners where ever we could to catch up. We ran about a have come and gone. As always we were on hand at the gate and quarter of the parade before we caught up with Randy whom had assisted where needed. Thank you to all who pitched in and made not found our exact spot but figured we would parade from that the day a success. spot. So after a nice hot and tiring run in full costume the parade At our meeting just prior to the football game we voted was fun. I was able to introduce the Funsters and Simba to a new on a new member joining the unit. Please join me in welcoming group of people. Andrew Gilbert to the Greeters. Andrew Gilbert is the son of Marc The Imperial Session wasn’t just the parade, the market place and Pam Gilbert and has previously helped us at the FEZtival of was more amazing then any I have seen at the Northeasts I have Trees and Lobster Bowl events. attended. There was not only your normal Masonic merchandise With that, I wish you all a great summer. buy, but they had different circus producers, Daivd Ragan’s Race Car, and Jewelers. They also had seminars on fundraising and the future of the circus. We were also introduced to the newest HIGHLANDERS Hospital Ambassadors during the Marketing presentation. by Chet Matthews, Chief Highlander The most impressive of all the things that happened at the La’ Math (good day) Noble Lads & Lassies, Imperial session was being able to meet the nobles for around the The Highlanders are well into the 2019 Parade and event season World. Especially Nobles from Brazil, Panama, Mexico, Germany have completed 5 events so far and as of this writing, July 15th, we and the Philippines. have 11 more appearances currently on the schedule before we I had so much fun at this years Imperial session that I am close out the 2019 season in November. And Oh yes, planning is looking forward to attending another. already underway for our 11th Annual Robbie Burns Night which Well there is a lot of parade season left so I hope to see you all will kick off 2020. Stay tuned for date, place, and time. on the sidelines. Highlanders continued on page 33.
40 207-782-6831 KORA SANDS SUMMER 2019 Highlanders, continued from page 32. LOG ROLLERS Most recently we once again were honored to lead the Moxie by Ron Guptill, Scribe Festival Parade in Lisbon on July 13th. It was a very warm humid We have gotten off to a rough start this parade season. On our day but record crowds of spectators and a welcome after parade second parade we had a roll over. Thank god both involved are ok. gathering with food and drink in abundance hosted by Pipe We have had several trucks with broken axles. All trucks are fixed Sargent Ryan Sherman and Guest Side Drummer Lady Renee’ and ready to continue to parade. Sherman at their estate in Wales made it a fine day indeed. We are all looking forward to Rangeley and the Kora Kare for Kids Ride-In. Hope that we have a great turn out for both.
Highlanders Leading the Moxie Festival Parade in Lisbon ME. While our music is always well received we are often asked This photo is of the new paint and decal job on the Fire truck. about our attire. While the most frequently asked question, you Nobel Jason (Jake) Tarr is also a fire fighter for the town of Baldwin. know the one, will have to go unanswered. The second most asked is why are the drummers' kilts different from the pipers. The Kilt Tartans are different for Drummers and Pipers because the Nobles who originally formed the Kora Highlanders decided to adopt SHRINE CLUBS the uniform of the Royal Scots Guards. So, The Pipers Kilts are the Some members may not be aware of the presence Royal Stewart tartan and the Drummers wear the tartan of the of local shrine clubs in Koraland. Shrine clubs for years Black Watch. For newer Nobles or even those who have been around a while have been a way to further extend the fellowship of our and have not yet joined a unit and may not be familiar with our fraternity. Clubs are localized to certain communities, group, The Kora Highlanders Pipe and Drum Corps is a vibrant making it more convenient for our nobles and their and colorful traditional military style unit. We are comprised of a ladies to gather and socialize on a more frequent basis. dedicated group of Nobles augmented by a similarly dedicated Membership is open to any noble; you are welcome to group of guest musicians and steadfastly supported by our join any shrine club you wish regardless of your home Highlander Ladies. While we take great pride in supporting Kora and our Hospitals location. Shrine clubs generally meet in the Fall, Winter, through our music we also take pride in doing it well and making and Spring, moving functions outside for the summer sure that we have fun doing it. So, if you’d like to know more months. Membership is extended to brand new nobles about us or think the Highlanders may be the place for you, plan for no dues assessment during their first calendar year to visit us at one of our practice sessions in the Highlander Room as a shriner. Many newer members do not get the at the Shrine Center to share a wee dram and learn more about us. We will be resuming our normal Wednesday evening at 6:30 opportunity to experience all that the fraternity has PM practice schedule in September or Contact Chief Highlander, to offer, these club meetings are a great way to meet Chet Matthews (207) 841-2474, [email protected] or any fellow nobles and ladies. Highlander any time. No musical background? No worries, we will This article should stand as an open invitation to all provide lessons. nobles not currently a member of a shrine club to seek Until next time, Slainte mhath (good health) and Sealbh math dhuit (good luck). out their local group, contact the person listed in this article and join in the camaraderie. See page 2 for a list STAY CONNECTED of active clubs and contacts.
Check out our website at and at: www.korashriners.org www.korashriners.org www.korashriners.org 41 KORA SANDS SUMMER 2019 MINI RACERS PROVOST by Alan Collins, Scribe by Robert Selberg, Scribe Drivers Wanted! Well Nobles and Ladies its been a quiet summer for the Provost, The Kora Mini Racers have had a busy start to the 2019 Parade We went “Dark” after the Ceremonial but will pick up in August season. With 3 new members and as many as 10 drivers a parade, with many potential events to come. we’ve already driven in 7 parades, and had two displays. With 8 Speaking of the Ceremonial.....we had eleven Provost show more parades this season, we would gladly welcome any Shriner ready to dazzle all with our traffic control skills, we loaded onto interested in joining our unit. And if you so desire, please contact the bus and were dropped off at the Police station for briefing, our unit Secretary at [email protected] and we will show you only to find that the police lieutenants only need for us was to the ropes. And if not with us, please consider joining another unit. guard the parking lot at the end of the parade route and see that The Shrine needs you, and the children need you. all the buses are lined up and pointing the right direction, eleven Best to all of you and your families in this beautiful Summer. Provost filed out of the bus and guarded the lot with vigorous vigor and we eleven saw to it that all ONE bus (incidentally the MOTOR CORPS one that dropped us off) was in fact in line and pointed in the right by Kevin T. Cole, Scribe direction. When we do a job we do it right! As I right this on the day of the deadline (which is when I do my best work) we are days away form the Lobster Bowl. A great event! I’m not much of a football fan, in fact I am not a football fan at all and I don’t think a football is a very good Christmas present, but seeing the high school kids doing such good work for the hospitals is inspiring. In my last submission I eluded to good things happening in three’s...... well Below is a good example these three Nobles were initiated together in 2016 Summer Ceremonial in Belfast/ Northport and all three found their way to the Provost Unit left to right is Kurt Howard, Rob Selberg (Scribe) and John Dumas (now unit director). This photo was taken at the Circus in Lewiston in 2018, the first event we all worked together.
Meet Joe and Kathy Gregory of Chesterville. Joe is a member of Maine Lodge #20 in East Wilton. Without Kathy, Joe might not have joined the Motor Corps or even the Shrine. Back in May of 2014, Kathy decided to reward Joe for all of his hard work taking care of the family by purchasing him a new Mustang convertible. This sweet ride is metallic gray with a black top, boasting 362 horsepower from its 289 engine. It’s mostly stock, but Kathy suggests that Joe may have made just a few small modifications to make it sound a bit louder—imagine that! Come on, gals. Your guys all need new convertibles and to join the Motor Corps. There’s nothing like receiving a nifty and unexpected gift In closing, I hope you all have a great rest of the summer. In the that can activate a person’s philanthropy. Not only was cruising next issue we will be talking FEZtival of trees! Can you belive it? in the convertible a great way for Joe to spend time with Kathy, but it presented an easy way to support Shriners’ Hospitals and to change children’s lives. The very next month after receiving the car, Joe joined Kora Temple and the Motor Corps. We’re glad to have them! If you hear a noise followed by seeing a gray streak go by, it’s probably not a cause for concern; it may just be Joe and Kathy headed to a parade. This parade season has been awesome! We’ve had eight to ten DO YOU SHOP WITH AMAZON? cars in every parade. Not long ago, we were happy to have had six. Consider using Amazon Smile! Every time you shop at smile. We thank all of our members for their participation. Also, I want amazon.com, Amazon gives right back to charity. Shriners to extend special thanks to Director Tom Budek and Lady Trudi for Hospitals for Children recently received a quarterly donation of hosting yet another awesome barbecue at their home in Turner $20,973.06 thanks to customers using the program! between the Turner and Augusta parades on July fourth. To date, AmazonSmile has donated a total of $133,555.84 to See you on the highway! Shriners Hospitals for Children.
42 207-782-6831 KORA SANDS SUMMER 2019 BREWERS - TAPROOM NO. 11 by Scott Ainsworth Kora Brewers - Taproom No. 11
The Kora Brewers Taproom No. 11 has been growing since we were formed last April. As of January 1st, we have over 50 regular members and 26 Honorary Members. We are always looking for new members so if you are interested please contact us. Through our fundraising efforts and thanks to all of you who supported us the Kora Brewers were able to make a donation to the Kora Foundation for $200 towards the new electrical project. Again, thank you to all of you who help support us through this past year. Get your “Green On & Kora Brewer’s Brew We are going to changeLeap this On up.” Aour distillery, St. Patrickapple picking,’s Day and Pub Crawl Bus on a whole lot of fun. TurnSaturday, outs for Friday March night 18thevents (seeoutside our of the ad). The Club will (Comedybe Mentalist Night) L/A area have been on the light side, please notice the new times chartering a Couch Bus and we willtickets be following sold. Sell 100 the tickets and earn yourself 10 chances to win and dates and bring aKora friend. Highlanders as they do their annual pub crawl. With new breweries, wineries, and distilleries bubbling up in all year long! Maine we need your helpPlease in locating sign theseup soon places. becauseSo please, if we you onlySo have thank ayou limited all, please like our Facebook page and feel free to come across a new place,number give it aof review seat. on our Also, Facebook the page, bus so is shareonly posts for to Shriners increase awareness of the Kora Shrine and Shriners others can enjoy somethingand their new. Ladies, no non Shriners please.International, and we look forward to your continued support. At our last meeting, the club brewed a batch August 10 – 1 PM FEZTIVAL OF TREES Split Rock Distilleryof Newcastle, beer and Maine we have kegged it. We will be serving by Kora Shrine it 2019 Feztival of Trees Committee http://www.splitrockdistilling.com/at the Spring Ceremonial so come by thand check it out. 14 Annual Feztival of Trees September 28 – 1 PM Keep an eye out for our information on our This committee is looking forward to Wine and Cider tasting with apple picking your support for another successful year. Vista of Maine VineyardSecond & Cidery Annual Greene, MaineBrew Tour during the upcomingKora Shrine * We will host Sponsors and Noble https://vistaofmaine.weebly.com/Summer Ceremonial. This will be open totivaltival all and FEZFEZ of Trees and Ladies Appreciation Night on will be on the Friday afternoon during theThursday, November 21st from 5PM to October 26 – 5 pm Ceremonial Weekend down in Topsham. Also, we7PM. This is our way of thanking you for Stars and Stripes Brewery Freeport, Maine your continued support of this important https://www.starsstripesbrewing.com/are planning on holding our raffle like we did at last year’s Summer Ceremonial. event. * Lewiston-Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce The purpose of Kora BrewersBreakfast is willto besupport on , November 22th at 7AM to 9AM. This will be a CASHKora CALENDAR Shriners and CLUB promote the goodChamber of ShrinedomMember Only Event by Cash Calendar Committee:and Brotherhood Bob Doyle, Rob Madore, in Pete general. Provencher, Kora Brewers* We will exists be open as for a few hours in conjunction with Carl Pinkham, Ken Goutreau, Gary Robinson Androscoggin County Shrine Club / Patrol Smoker on Friday, a means for members to explore their hobby ofth home Well summer finallybrewing. arrived, albeitOur followingmembership a very iswet madeand November up of those 22 for who those home who are brewer attending and the Smoker. also those who just like long spring. We trust everyone has had the opportunity to enjoy * The dates of the Feztival, which is open the public, will be some summer fun withto family enjoy and finefriends. beverages, but moreSaturday, importantly November we23th thrulike Saturday, to have November fun theand 30 thfellowship. while During the summersupporting months we Kora have andenjoyed our continued Hospitals. We Our have Annual created anddues placed are onlya poster $15 which per isyear. in this If you are success with the Cashinterested Calendar. We in have joining been fortunate us or enoughwant moreissue info of the please Sands. contact This will allowour Scribe,you to spread Steve the Peterson word at 207 to pay out winnings 713every 5318day to orsome e mailgreat supportersat sales@down of the about east.com the Feztival.. Please cut out the poster and place it Kora Shrine. in your workplace or some other place where the public We are currently planning for our FOURTH YEAR!! We had great success with new events this year and we have a few ideas for new can find out about the Feztival. public events in planning for 2020 that we are excited about. Senior Day, Monday, November 25th will remain the same With that being said we are already ramping up for our with special entertainment for seniors in the afternoon. We have 2020 Cash Calendar!! We currently have tickets on sale and we made arrangements to have the elevator area staffed to assist encourage you to visit our Facebook page for more information those coming in. Please encourage your senior friends to come on (www.facebook.com/KoraCashCalendar/). If any Noble wishes to this day, have a nice lunch & enjoy the feztivities. assist in selling tickets we are offering a free ticket for every 10 Feztival continued on page 36 www.korashriners.org 43 KORA SANDS SUMMER 2019
Feztival, continued from page 35. Complex to enjoy the band. Later we had our potluck supper and campfires at different sites. Food Court - We have a great committee that has been work- We are always looking for new members to join the Kora ing on some great food items. Kampers – open to any Shriner in good standing and his immediate Crafters - Come and check out what is new this year. We have family; you do not need a camper as Bayley’s Camping Resort rents some crafters that are returning again this year. Noble Bob Doyle campers and cabins; if you wish to come for just a day or weekend and his Lady Amy have added some new crafters that we hope will as guest to see how much fun we have; you are welcome. If you be an even more diverse group. wish to become a member there is a $5.00 application fee; dues The Raffle Room, you will see some major changes this year are $15.00 a year to be paid at the spring meeting. in the raffle room. We are in the process of identifying 15 small For more information e-mail Tony Perkins at shriner2019@ trees sponsor that will be placed on tables in the room. We have a gmail.com. large waiting list and we will be attempting to have some on that Next meeting is September 6, 7 and 8, 2019 at Bayley’s Camping list join us as tree sponsors. We know that some members have Resort in Scarborough. In the meantime happy camping. over the years donated to the room and we thank you for that sup- port. We will have two trees titled "Friends of Kora". If you would like to donate an item it can be placed under one of those trees. Tree ticket sold this year will be good in the raffle room or in the MAINE DEMOLAY COUNCIL by John Knox, P. P. Ceremonial Hall. The cost of the raffle tickets will be the same, 10 tickets for $5. Please see the help wanted ad in this issue of the Excitement is building with MAINE Kora Sands and contact Noble Tom Budek to donate items. DeMOLAY! Santa Photos - We are currently working with a Head Photog- Here is a listing of upcoming events rapher / Coordinator, Noble Calvin Yeaton. We are looking for help happening with Maine DeMolay – if with Santa Photos, please contact Noble Calvin Yeaton or see the you know a young man, age 12 to 20, Help Wanted Ad in this Sands issue. this is a great organization to get them Volunteer Santas - We would like to continue to add to the connected with. number of Santas who work during the Feztival. There will be September 14, Honorary DeMolay training for those interested in being a Santa this year. The training Degree Class in Bangor at 5pm. Bangor will be 6:30PM on Wednesday, November 13th at the Temple. I have Masonic Hall. asked Jay Poirier, Director of the Clown Unit or to have a member Sat, October 5th- Executive Officer, Rok Morin has invited a of the Clown Unit offer their expertise about working with chil- special guest to speak to Maine DeMolay, Maine Rainbow, and dren. If you are interest in having a rewarding experience during the greater Masonic Community. His name is Richard Flint, a best the holiday season; become a Santa. See Help Wanted Ad and con- selling author and an expert in personal growth and leadership. tact Noble David Saphier. He will be speaking to our youth groups in the morning at 9:00 If you have Facebook, please friend us and share the informa- am at the Portland Masonic Hall on Congress St. This is free to any tion about the Feztival. For updates on the Festival, follow us on and all youth. If you know of other youth groups that would be Facebook or the Kora Shrine Web Site for updates. interested we encourage you to invite them. This is a great way to promote DeMolay and Rainbow. That evening, at 6:00 pm, Richard will be presenting to an KORA KAMPERS audience in the Scottish Rite Auditorium. There is a $40 charge by Bonnie Perkins, secretary for this event. It includes a book and about a 90 min presentation from Richard. We are hoping to fill that auditorium. We will be Kora Kampers held their cabin fever get together at Pedro’s in advertising to the Masonic Family and to the public. The profits Lewiston on March 30, 2019; 16 attended. will be divided between the DeMolay Chapters and a donation will Kora Kampers held their first meeting of 2019 on May 17, 18 be made to Rainbow. and 19 at Bayley’s Camping Resort in Scarborough. We had 50 October 6th is the Kora/DeMolay Brunch in Lewiston. members camping, 44 members attended the meeting and other November 8th, the State Suite will be exemplifying the DeMolay events. Degree in full costume in the Scottish Rite Auditorium in Portland. Some members arrived on May 16th, the rest arrived on May The Scottish Rite will also perform one of their public ceremonies 17th and 18th; early birds get together to catch up on happenings for the DeMolays. thru the winter and the lunch at Pedro’s in March. It was not warm On November 9th the Maine DeMolay Association will be enough to go to the beach this year; we enjoyed campfires and holding their Annual Honors and Awards Night at the Masonic Hall visiting. in Portland. In addition to many others, they will be honoring our Saturday we had our Chinese auction followed by our Potentate, Ill. Rick Hersom. There will be a special focus this year meeting at which time we voted to donate $1,000.00 to the Kora honoring the DeMolay Moms and other women in and outside the Transportation Fund (this will be done at the 2020 ceremonial in Masonic Family for the support and contributions they have made January). We also donated $100.00 to the Scarborough Veterans' to the Order of DeMolay for so many years. Home in connection with Don Campbell Band benefit at the Please join us for dinner at 5pm followed by the Honors and Seaside Square Complex. Many of us went to the Seaside Square Awards Ceremonies in the Scottish Rite Auditorium.
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The John R. Schmidlin Trophy which is meant to recognize the Most Outstanding Senior Football Player was presented at the MSLBC by BJ Robbins (left) - Athletic Directer MSLBC and Joe Hersom (right) - President MSLBC.
West Team Player - #12 Tyler Bridge, Wells High School East Team Player - #14 Marcus Christopher, Skowhegan High School