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Members of the Abu Bekr Wrecking Crew at SDA with our Imperial Potentate and Imperial Chaplain (L-R) Imperial Sir Jerry Gantt, Noble Jarrod Knudsen, Noble Jeff Zook, and Imperial Chaplain Lee Stallings
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Abu Bekr Temple Potentate’s if you can. the tournament. He was the champion. On Shriners International Open house at our Twin Cities hospital the way home, the boy and sensei reviewed Oasis of Sioux City Message is May 21 and all Nobles are invited and every move in each and every match. Then Desert of Iowa The 66th Abu Bekr Shrine circus is urged to attend. It will be an open house the boy summoned the courage to ask what 820 Nebraska Street history and a great one it was. Mr. Carden format again this year so you can come and was really on his mind. “Sensei, how did I Sioux City, Iowa 51101 brought us an outstanding group of go as you choose. We are going to have a win the tournament with only one move?” Phone 712-255-7991 performers and the turnout of Nobles to bus trip to the open house leaving Friday “You won for two reasons,” the sensei Fax 712-255-4113 help was exceptional. I look forward to the morning May 20 and returning Saturday answered. “First, you’ve almost mastered circus and I am not sure whether it is with afternoon May 21. Check here in this one of the most difficult throws in all of Abu Bekr News optimism or fear. By the time Sunday night month’s Abu Bekr News for the details or judo. And second, the only known defense May 2016 came I know I wasn’t as” user friendly” as I give Jeff Zook a call (898-4218). Come join for that move is for your opponent to grab Volume 66, Issue 5 was Wednesday morning when we started us for a look at your hospital. your left arm.” The boy’s biggest weakness and I wasn’t able to be there for every show. Noel had become his biggest strength. Elective Divan It is a taxing week and I truly appreciate We all have our own weaknesses and the time and dedication of everyone who WEAKNESS or strengths. We always go to our strengths for Noel Plummer helped make it a successes. We will not our help and maybe we should look to our Potentate have the results for a while but preliminary STRENGTH? weaknesses. What are your weaknesses and numbers look very good. Sometimes your biggest weakness can yes, what our your strengths? Maybe with a Kelly J. Conolly I was not at the circus Thursday or become your biggest strength. Take, for little work on our part our weaknesses will Chief Rabban Friday because Todd Saunders and I make example, the story of one 10-year-old boy become our strengths! who decided to study judo despite the fact Neil L. Peck, Chaplain Larry Janssen a quick trip to Little Rock Ar. to support Phil Nuggent and David Krogh as they that he had lost his left arm in a devastating Assistant Rabban made their proposal at the CSSA business car accident. The boy began lessons with Animal Unit session to bring CSSA to Sioux City in 2019. an old Japanese judo master. The boy was Spring is here and the Animal Unit Todd Saunders They made an outstanding presentation to doing well, so he couldn’t understand why, is getting ready for great weather and High Priest & Prophet the delegates and that was followed by a after three months of training the master some exciting events. They met April 12 unanimous vote to come here in 2019. Phil had taught him only one move. “Sensei,” the at RonCo in Defiance. Since that meeting Sheldon Menin will be President of CSSA in 2019 and he boy finally asked, “Shouldn’t I be learning the Shrine Circus came to Sioux City and Oriental Guide has named David Director General for the more moves?” “This is the only move I the Animal Unit once again sent children summer session. Todd and I were just eye know, but this is the only move you’ll ever from IKM-Manning to enjoy the circus. Kent W. Kolbe candy, Phil and David did the work! need to know,” the sensei replied. Not quite After taking pictures with Shriner from the Treasurer With the circus in the rearview mirror understanding, but believing in his teacher, Animal Unit on Wednesday April 13th at that must mean parade season is almost the boy kept training. Several months 830 in the morning 55 1st graders loaded William Pelchat here. The first temple movement is in later, the sensei took the boy to his first up and took off to enjoy cotton candy and Recorder Allen, Neb. on June 11 and the second one tournament. Surprising himself, the boy the Shrine Circus. is in Charter Oak, Ia. on June 18 please easily won his first two matches. The third April 29th Vidalia onions will be mark them on your calendars and join us match proved to be more difficult, but after here and will be sold in 10# bags.See you Appointive Divan some time, his opponent became impatient favorite Animal for your onion needs. 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Abu Bekr time and the opportunity to help someone sheets, top soup with bread and add good I also must share this experience when they were hurting or needed to amount of cheese. Place on oven rack 6” to I had from the previous circus day Women’s lean on your shoulder. There is no greater heat sauce and cook for 2 to 4 minutes. Do performance. As I was ushering a group of feeling than to step up to the plate and pitch no over cook. Cheese should be melted and senior center ladies and attending to this Auxiliary in when we see that need. May we all have a golden brown. Serve. certain lady another lady was attempting Dear Ladies and Nobles, that power to be able to take advantage of The Animal Unit will be changing into to communicate with me. This must have The Circus is about over and what a those moments because usually friends last their favorite animal and attending Charter frazzled the first lovely lady as she spoke up great time. We get to see so many friends forever. Oak’s 125th Celebration on June 18th. and quoted “I know what you are doing! and get to visit and catch up. May you, your Shrine Clubs and friends Parade to begin at 11 am. Come and see You are watching all the pretty women.” We did try to start an evening meeting, have a great and productive summer. your favorite animal and the celebration. This certainly caught me by surprise as I but no one called. So we invite the ladies Frank Merrill, Scribe Scribe Trent Hodne laughed at her and told her that she was TO come to our regular meeting. We meet right and didn’t she see me wink at her. I on the third Monday of the month. Kan Duettes Foot Patrol almost got a smile out of her. We are still collecting dues. They are As we gathered for our last meeting, If I remember right the month of May A couple of other ladies shared with $5.00, please send to Harriet Boehm, 630 we were informed that Irene Bolton had comes after April. So it is time to hit the me that their husbands were Shriners and FrostSt. Merrill, Ia. 51038. passed away. Irene’s husband, Ken, has keyboard once again and see what kind of of how many fond memories they had with Several ladies went to the annual been gone for a while. He was a Member damage I can do. them. meeting, will hear about it at the meeting of the Cycle Corps. Irene was a nurse for Let me begin with the Shrine and The Circus certainly brings all of in May. the school system for many years and was Dale’s event, as things went quite well. We the Shrine units together as we strive to A big THANKS to the Wrecking active in all Shrine activities. We offer Kan had a fairly well attended younger group of accomplish the same goal. The fellowship Crew for their generous DONATION. Duette Condolences to all of her loved people. According to Lady Deb Petersen it is always there as one always finds someone We will be having Chistmas in July ones. ended up as quite a successful fund raiser they haven’t seen for ages. again this year. We will let you know what On a happier note, Rennie Batcheller along with a great fun event. Let me remind everyone of the will be needed for the Kids at the Hospital. celebrated her one hundredth Birthday. It is past 11 PM as I am typing this upcoming Foot Patrol’s Captains’ Meeting In Auxiliary Love and Service, Did you see her at her party, held at newsletter. We just left the Circus via Miles Friday, April 29 and Saturday, April 30. Bev Fagan and Officers Northern Hills, and covered by TV? Happy Inn where we shared a cup of tea with Also we are inviting all Shrine Units to Birthday, Rennie. some great conversation with Ron and Ann our April 30th Garden Party at the Shrine Kossuth Shrine Sid Baumert, also Cycle Corps Peterson. The newsletter needs to be in this Center Auditorium, beginning at 8 PM. Member, passed away. Sid had been in the Monday, so here I am. The cost is $20 per person. This is for Club nursing home in Sergeant Bluff for a long At this mornings Circus performance snacks, refreshments, games and DJ music. “Sons of the Desert’ while. I used to go to coffee at Timothy’s our Sergeant of the Color Guard, Dick The Patrol sends it’s condolences to Algona, Ia. just to listen to he and Bob Frank spar. All Storm, notified me that he would be late Kelly Conolly and Family of the untimely As time passes and we move into the in good fun. Both gone now. We offer for the evening show and requested that I passing of Linda. She was cherished by all warmer spring season, we tend to become deepest sympathy to Maria and the rest of would head up the evenings flag ceremony. and will be missed. more positive about life. I especially reflect Sid’s family. Maria and Sid used to go to I was so proud that he confided in me this Let us also send a belated birthday back on the group of friends I have found Mexico with Bud and Elaine Carlson and important duty that I told him he could wish to Chris Twiford. in our local Shrine Club and also the continued on next page rely on me. I was able to gather six fellow Now here is some philosophy that a Shrine members and friends that I have patrollers and we proudly marched out to couple of ladies gave me. “People say that made along this fabulous journey called the center ring holding our flags up high. drinking milk makes you stronger. Drink 5 life. I find that we sometimes take so much But then as we stood there for the music glasses of milk and try to move a wall. You for granted and don’t stop to look at how to begin all we heard was a short squawk can’t, can you? Now drink 5 glasses of wine. fortunate we are to live in a country that out of their CD player. And there we stood. The wall moves all by itself!” allows us the freedoms that we have. The Finally some of the audience saved the day And so until next month, freedoms that were earned by so many as they verbally sang the anthem. So here I Horst Zittlau, Sec / Scribe veterans that gave so much for such a Collectibles Fine Jewelry am again that I had to report to Dick that I cause. Looking back over my life, I recall many instances when I was given a helping hand by a Shrine member or another Lakeport Commons friend, when it was so desperately needed. 4830 Sergeant Road • Next to Best Buy And yes, it may partially have been because 712-255-7229 I was there in their time of need as well. I www.gundersons.com ELBON EVENTS hope so. 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Siouxland Youth Foundation in your estate Ginger was the widow of Clyde, former planning, they will be happy to discuss it Improvement Fund Cycle Corps Member. She was friends with you. Just give Stu a call. with Phyllis and John Hill and spent time Donna Black, who is a neighbor of in their pool while they still lived in Sioux Delores Mc Cuddin, became a Member City. Condolences to Ginger’s family and of Kan Duettes. Welcome, Donna. And, friends. thank you, Delores, for bringing her as Also at our last meeting, Stu Huff was your guest. our speaker. He talked about the Siouxland We held our Installation of Officers Youth Foundation which was founded in at this Meeting. Maxine Johnston was the New Donations 1999 with a Foundation gift from Leonard member in charge of the Installation. In In Memory Of Linda Conolly In Memory Of Ron Michener Dierking. I remember Leonard well. He the event you have forgotten, the Officers was; a long time real estate appraiser for 2016 are as follows: President, Sue Rick Belding Sheldon Menin & Rita Newman and community activist. The Siouxland Altman. Vice President, Donna Pottorff. Sheldon Menin & Rita Newman Youth Foundation serves physically and Secretary, Sheryl Brosamle. Treasurer, Richard & Judy Sams In Memory Of Jerry Dwyer emotionally injured youth in the Tri-State Colleen Bonnes. Corresponding Secretary, Richard & Judy Sams Siouxland area. There are all sorts of rules Horst & Judy Zittlau Gloria Zook. And, as usual, bringing up Rick Belding and regulations that must be followed the rear, as Scribe and Historian, me. In Memory Of Irene Bolten We also have a few changes to the By Shrine Ladies Emerald Laws. They are as follows: In November Sheldon Menin & Rita Newman and December, we will meet on the third Rick Belding $1703.00 (Ear marked for Horizon Tuesday of the month because of the banquet tables) holidays. Restaurant The Vice President is elected to assist Abu Bekr Foot Patrol Emerald 1220 Tri View & Hamilton the President. $1200.00 (ear marked boiler repair) Sioux City And, lastly, the Memorial to the Transportation Fund is increased to $10.00 Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner upon the death of a Member of the Kan Daily Specials Duettes. Open Wi-Fi Founders Day is Wednesday, April 27th. If any Members of the Divan are “on 24 hrs 712-255-1658 the fence” about joining us for lunch, let Next time you are at the Temple, stop in ballroom and look at the www.horizonfamilyrestaurant.com me clue you in... Brookdale really knocks plaques with the names of all of our donors. themselves out to dazzle you with their lunch that day. Try to make it. Thank You to Everyone Who Has Donated On a personal note, those of you SAHIB UNIT that know me well know that I have long wanted to visit Cuba. About two years ago MTA Building JEWELRY SALES I heard that it might be possible so I started working on it. 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MTA white tables will be moved to 2nd floor to from Rivertime on the river, about 11:00am Spiderman and Matt’s ability to pop swords Spring Cleaning has been completed replace the old wood tables we have been and head up river to Ponca State Park and and scare the ladies opening the light up and would like to thank the following using for years. float back to Rivertime , stop for lunch toys. We commend all the members who people that stepped up for this project. Thank you to The Chef Unit. We have and beverages. Then we are planning on worked so hard to make it a success. Illustrious Noel Plummer, Kris Brewer, a new 8 burner stove with ovens and a floating down to Terry Daum’s [place who Looking back on the Shrine N Dales the Eric Greenough, Todd Saunders, PP Joe double shelf with heat strip in our kitchen is just across from Wynstone. Crew was well represented with some of our Petersen, PP Baby Al Fagan, Sheldon Cost $3862.00.. Its nice to have a oven There is no charge for any of this, most Macho Men dancing up a storm and Menin, Rita Newman, Jeremy Robinson, that works and you can’t smell gas in the although we will take donations to help driving the ladies wild. Jeff Z, Pat B, Dan E Andrew Gerodias, Phil Severson, Tyrain kitchen. We have a kitchen that is better fund the DJ and beverages that the OC will all drove the ladies to distraction with their Lodge. We was able to fill a large roll off then most restaurants. Please help keep it be providing. This is open to both Shriners rugged good looks and incredibly hard dumpster of trash from our building. clean when you use it. and non shriners, so bring your friends. continued on next page We have completed the repairs on first We are getting some bids on a section Last year we had 65 people show up and it floor storeroom where we keep all the tables of concrete steps to the entrance of ninth was a blast. and chairs. Walls repaired and painted. street and the also repairs on the pillars. The OC Drop ceiling and new lights put in. Scribe Rick Belding Cost of $1000.00. First floor Ballroom Wrecking Crew lights have been replaced with all new Outdoorsmen Hello from the Crew LED lighting This cost on this project was Wow is all I can say. Thank You to $3078.74. We will get rebate check from Club everyone who worked so hard at the circus. MidAmerican Energy for $1820.00. Our The Outdoorsmen Club had a The Crew again ran the inflatables booths cost ends up $1252.74. It will also save on successful year at the Circus. Thanks to and we had a great year. From the guys that our monthly utility bill.. everyone who worked the booth and a worked downstairs blowing them up to the Rummage Sale went well and a we special thank you to the people who took runners to everyone who worked in the We Create Solutions. their vacations to work. booths selling we always had a full staff, and had a lot of items from the clean out of our Looking For Talented Employees? building and also a thank you for those The Outdoorsmen Club Saturday night for that I say thank you everyone. Keeping after circus party netted 2 new petitions that donated items for the sale. Items left on the circus we tried to keep our Facebook We’ll Help You Find Them. where donated to the Salvation Army. Total and 1 reinstatement. Thanks to all the folks page updated on the behind the scenes sales from rummage was $570.00 and the that showed up and helped. We even had a fun and hijinks, from the Pretty Princess process will help buy paint and supplies for few new Shriners who helped in the booth of the performance to the reunions of big this year. How refreshing to have new faces Spiderman. It truly is amazing the things 219 W. 7th St our building improvement. I will tell you Sioux City, IA 51103 its a lot of work to put together a rummage help us out. that you learn while working the circus with sale. We will be posting some upcoming someone, the past careers of Rusty Langel, 712.224.2090 We have installed three fan guards that events planned for this year. look for them the inappropriate fondness Slippy has for Executive Recruiting cover the belts in our fan room for safety on the Abu Bekr Facebook page and at the www.jleusa.com 877-240-1004 that is required buy law and insurance. temple. If anyone is interested in being o Thank you to Chet and Bill Scofield nthe email chain, just email Kelly@jleusa. Welding. Project cost $485.00. com and put in the subject: OC email chain. We will start buying some new banquet The boat float is planned for June 04. tables for 1st floor and some of the older The plan is to start at 12:00pm and leave For Every Life There is a Story. 2016 Abu Bekr Directory The directory is now available on the Abu Bekr website: www.abubekr.com Meyer Brothers The Shrine Office has a limited number of directories that are available for a nominal fee. funeral homes
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Colonial Chapel Morningside Chapel 3220 Stone Park Boulevard 6200 Morningside Avenue 255-0131 276-1921 6 May 2016 Abu Bekr News continued from previous page meetings. This is the national meeting of all assured me that they were on their best Anthon in May, Decatur in June, Schaller bodies. Dejay kept the music thumping and the Director’s Staffs and Wrecking Crews behavior so we won’t have to turn them in July and of course the temple movements was MC for the evening with the help of that is held every year. While the timing over to Gloria Z and our First Lady Jean for in June as well. We will discuss this year’s Rusty, AKA Russell the Love Muscle, who wasn’t the best as it took two of our workers corrective measures, although the author is schedule at our next meeting. Wednesday, was on injured reserve. Matt and Jarrod from the circus, they did connect with a lot sure they could both stand some corrective May 4th, 7:30 pm at the Elbon. served the drinks and kept the sexy going of great people and learned a couple of new measures. We are ready for new riders to join us. from behind the bar. It was a great time and stunts that we are going to try at the fall On to the upcoming events the crew It is not necessary to own a motorcycle to a good fund raiser for the Ladies. ceremonial. While there, they evidently had traveled to Sioux Falls on Sunday April 24th be a member of the Cycle Corps, we have The next night was Hockey night at quite a bit of fun based on the phone calls, to watch the circus with our brother nobles 14 bikes owned by the unit ready and the Tyson as El Riad brought a charter texts and pictures that got sent home. They from El Riad. It sure is a different experience waiting. Stop in at our next meeting to bus down to watch the game with us. We were seen hobnobbing with the Imperial to be able to see the performance. Thanks learn more about us. Plus, your first year's had some great fellowship with the guys Potentate and his Lady and the Imperial to everyone that attended the outing. dues are free. from their Directors Staff. Potentate Noel Chaplin and his Lady, which caused the May 1st finds us working on the parade Another circus is in the books, hope got the party zone right on the boards. director some worry as they are both more equipment to make sure that we keep our everyone had a great time. Unfortunately the Muskies came up on the than willing to throw Matt under the bus. It perfect record of never a breakdown in any Phil Hane, President short end of the score, but we did have a has also come to light that there may have parade! We strive to keep this perfect record good time. been some unintended, totally accidental intact every year. That and our promptness Provost Marshall Jarrod and Jeff traveled to Springfield flying of lobster shell which may or may for parades have earned the admiration of PROVOST— Mass. for the Shrine Directors Association not have hit the first Lady. They both have Abu Bekr’s chief of staff George Q. ALIVE AND GROWING May also is the start of our parade Wow, the circus has just come to an season with Morningside Day’s Parade, on end and what a time. It was the first time Don’s Pro Shop May 19th with a 5pm line up. May 28th is out for the New Provost Marshal Unit “Awards For Anthon’s Kid’s Day parade with line up at 5 and we made a great impression. We had Davenport pm. Then the heart of our season comes on several members present daily to assist with All Occasions” in a hurry with the two temple movements parking the school buses and vans during Cleaners in June. Look for more info to follow. the day and keeping the fire lane open and Remember that we try and keep current assisting with unloading attendees at the Trophies • Plaques events updated on our Facebook page, Abu evening performances. Provost Marshals Engraving • Sublimation 1924 Pierce Street Bekr Wrecking Crew, and that is usually assisted with ushering after their duties Also Your Bowling Headquarters the best method for staying up to date, so outside, provided a buffer for ticket sales The Latest in: Sioux City, IA 51104 like our page to stay in the know. at intermission and then back outside at Balls • Bags • Shoes • Etc. The last bit of info that I am going the end of the performance to keep traffic to write about is our upcoming Mother’s congestion under control. With the sale 924 Nebraska Street • 255-8565 712-255-5008 Day Brunch on May 8th at the temple it of KISS tickets also taking place daily is from 8am until noon. This is an annual during the performances extra vigilance tradition that is all about celebrating a most was needed to maintain traffic flow. The important person, because let’s face it we Provost Marshals this year performed are all alive because of our Mom’s love and several duties every performance to help unwillingness to strangle you when you make this year circus a success. We had really deserved it. So treat your grandma, several seasoned members work daily and mom, daughter, girlfriend or wife to a tasty provide a solid base for some of the new brunch. membership, who stepped up and helped Until next month keep ringing the Bell even though they had other duties. We had for the Kids. nonmembers ask if they could assist which Matt Plummer, Scribe was very welcomed. We also had two new members join our ranks during the circus. Cycle Corps I would like to thank every member I’ve heard rumors that Sheldon has and nonmember who gave up or made taken up residence in Scotland. Something time to help the Provost Marshal Unit. about the rush of riding a Harley in kilt?? Every one of you did a great job and it was We may never see him on this side of the very much appreciated. You are the type of ocean again. Nobility that help make events successful. While we keep our fingers crossed for Thank you again. Did you notice our good his return, parade season is quickly closing looking new shirts? in. We’ve got a few potential events in the Michael Pickett, Provost Sheldon Menin works including Morningside Days and Marshal General Manager I-Go HELP WANTED Van & Storage Co. 3701 Southgate Dr., P.O. Box 1916 The Chefs Unit is seeking Unit/Club or Sioux City, IA 51102 individuals that would like to earn a little extra cash by running a Wednesday Night Business: 712-258-7568 Fax: 712-255-9154 Burger night. If interested please call Cell: 712-389-8385 Toll Free: 800-798-7568 Roger @ 712-574-2986 or the Shrine Office. Abu Bekr News May 2016 7
organizations is our “edge” over them. (Choose only those that you wish to try. time set for closing and stick to it. Meetings Membership They are not in any order). should be short and snappy! Keep ‘em Happy and they will stay... In the beginning, the Shrine was founded to be an organization for masons Assign an active Membership chairman Have door prize drawings or a “Booby and bring others into the fraternity. who will discuss at each meeting the status prize” for fun before you close. A strong retention program will create to have fun and the organization flourished. Over the years the single purpose of having of potential new unit or club members and Thank everyone for coming and let a strong recruitment program. A noble who potential new shrine members. them know that you hope to see them at is excited and enjoying his Shrine activities fun has changed to include Shriner’s Hospitals for Children, temple buildings Make new members feel welcome at your next function. will automatically “sell” the fraternity to his meetings and social events and encourage Show films on Shriner’s Hospitals for friends and acquaintances. and equipment, restaurants, vehicles, golf clubs and other things. Because of the need your lady to make a new members lady feel Children. We need to balance our activities to welcome, too. Discuss the status of children you meet the needs of all our members. We can to fund all of these things the FUN has been getting smaller and the WORK has Review the interview sheets after each sponsor to the Shriner’s Hospitals. do this by focusing on the strength of our ceremonial for prospective new members. “Be loose”, this means tell a story or units and clubs and giving encouragement been getting larger. “FUN” is positive whereas “WORK” Follow up with phone calls and letters. two or read a joke, don’t be too serious. to create new units and clubs. We can let Find ways to have fun in your Laugh and have fun. each noble know that he is important to the is negative. Now that we have all of these things, they require that we work because meetings, correspondence, social activities, Keep the meeting dinner price as low temple by conducting quality ceremonials, fund raisers, parades and everything you mentoring, communicating and providing we don’t want to lose them, so like it or not, continued on page 10 we are locked into “WORK”! do. activities that re a good fit for them and Make sure the Director or President their families. How do we deal with this dilemma and still keep a positive attitude and have is prepared for the meeting. Know what “FUN”? you are going to talk about, know what Keep ‘em Happy, and they will stay! decisions you want made and know who T&W TIRE WORKSHOP KEY POINTS Some nobles “Have WORK doing WORK” (negative) where a handful of you are going to assign for new tasks and Develop Quality Activities projects before the subject is discussed. & RETREADING Develop and Maintain Units and Clubs members who do everything, get burned out and don’t attract others. The Director should be informed about Develop an effective NPD contact Temple operations, hospital arrangements, Phone: 712.252.4055 committee Some “WORK to have FUN” (negative & positive) and this is better, but the etc., so he can answer questions and be Develop methods of collecting dues informative. Don’t fumble around and end 309 Court Street -Explore our members’ needs “Henny Penny” syndrome develops where no one wants to work but everyone wants up with members guessing what to do. Sioux City, IA 51104 and desires and their expectations of Don’t ask for volunteers to do a job, membership to have FUN. The best way is to “HAVE FUN rather assign willing individuals and 24 Hour Emergency Road Service -Plan, Provide for and communicate, don’t be reluctant to ask new or inactive at a minimum 6 annual Temple activities WORKING” (positive)! This really works and everyone wants to join in. members. that promote fun, fellowship, and family. Don’t let meetings go too late, have a -Plan a balance of activities for Have you ever noticed when you go to different locations and demographics. a Shrine function, those having FUN are -Assist in maintaining current units doing OK but those that aren’t in trouble? and clubs The reason is because when you are having -Encourage the development of new FUN you possess the four principles of units and clubs success; Positive attitude, Communications, -Develop and train calling committees Teamwork and Enthusiasm! There is more for NPD’s on these later. This is the reason the Shrine -Initiate and promote temple Perpetual has been successful in the past and why Life Membership it will be successful in the future. We as -Initiate and promote Automatic Directors and Director’s Staff Members can Withdrawal of Dues. contribute considerably just by teaching -Develop credit card and online our units and clubs how to have more FUN. payment methods. Many Directors get more than one year to implement positive change. A Potentate Making Clubs and Units Fun has only one. THE OTHER ENGINE THAT MOVES Following is a “shopping list” of THE SHRINE “Ideas to Improve Shrine Units and clubs activities” that have been proven to be THE FUN ENGINE successful. You must understand that By Adrian J. Hampshire, ARARAT results do not happen overnight, but be Shriners patient and keep a positive attitude and I Shrine Directors Association President guarantee that you will be amazed at what 1991-92 happens. They really work! There is no question that the Shrine IDEAS TO IMPROVE THE has two major purposes, two engines, if ATTENDANCE AND ACTIVITIES FOR you will, that moves the Shrine. The first UNITS & CLUBS and original “engine” was “FUN” and Above all else, use the four principles the second “engine” that came later was of success in operating your unit or club. “Shriner’s Hospitals for Children.” We hear Having fun doing these will guarantee your all the time that the purpose of the Shrine success. is “Shriner’s Hospitals for Children.” but They are: I am not aware of any official change of 1. HAVE A POSITIVE ATTITUDE our purpose! I contend that the purpose 2. HAVE GOOD TWO-WAY of the Shrine is still “FUN” as eluded to COMMUNICATIONS in our First Section with the reason for 3. USE TEAMWORK the Shrine being “Shriner’s Hospitals for 4. HAVE ENTHUSIASM Children,” The “FUN” emphasis is what has Here are some suggestions that can set the Shrine apart from other charitable be used to support these four principles: 8 May 2016 Abu Bekr News
Lady Jean’s Fundraiser I am having a quilt raffle this year as my project to benefit the Abu Bekr Ladies Auxiliary and the Minneapolis Shrine Hospital Camp Fund. There are two quilts to be raffled off. One was pieced and quilted by Shirley Dunlop, widow of Noble Bill Dunlop, and one pieced by me. There will be two tickets drawn at the Potentate’s Celebration on Sept. 24th, with first drawn to get choice. The tickets are $5.00 for one ticket or $10.00 for three tickets. Tickets are available at the Shrine office. Thank you for helping me help the children. Jean Abu Bekr News May 2016 9
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FOR PARADE EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE Non Tax Deductible 10 May 2016 Abu Bekr News continued from page 7 Find ways to involve more members in your Unit/Club? probably did not get recognition. I will get as can be allowed. meaningful tasks, don’t try to do everything What new quality program can we with each of you individually because if I Every Unit or Club should have an yourself or with a few. Delegate! Don’t implement for the men? did it as a group I would not be able to keep annual project that can be accomplished refuse any help. What new quality program can we my composure. God Bless you all and I am successfully and involve lots of members. Don’t overwork your most dependable implement for the ladies? so proud to be an Abu Bekr Shriner. There Put cartoons with a meaning or members; they may “burn out” What new quality program can we were some mistakes this year at the circus message in your meeting and event notices. Accept all suggestions and ideas (that implement for younger members? and I take full responsibility for them. I Put articles about your unit in your doesn’t mean you have to use them). What new quality program can we can only say that I am sorry and I will do Shrine News magazine. This creates interest If a member has an idea, don’t say implement for families? anything I can for Larry next year to make in your group. “We tried that and it didn’t work.” Rather Membership would like to challenge sure it is better for him and the shrine. Publish a schedule of coming events inform him that we tried that before and it each Unit/Club to read this in your next When I took George Carden to the (meetings, parades and activities) for your didn’t work, but ask “How does he think it meeting and answer the questions. Send bank Thursday, I asked if he wanted to see members (don’t expect them to remember, will work this time?” You may be surprised. the answers to [email protected] the Shrine Temple. He said he had never especially the inactive). Have free dance lessons to promote a Also we would like the e-mail address been in it before. I gave him a quick tour Set up a calling committee assigned coming fund raiser dance. for your Unit/Club membership chairman and he was mystified at the beauty and size. to call specific members in emergencies Make home or hospital visits to the ill so that we can add them to Abu Bekr He said, “It must be an honor to become and to remind them about meetings and member. Membership e-mail address. potentate of a temple that is so grand activities. Developing Quality Activities: Keep ‘em Happy!!! and has such a great group of nobles and What activities have been successful at Abu Bekr Membership ladies”. I have to agree with him, all of the Committee past potentates, the current Divan and the future leaders should feel so privileged to Chief Rabban’s know such good people as our nobles and ladies and families. The Company You Keep Message Respectfully, On behalf of the Divan I would like to Kelly Conolly, Chief Rabban www.newyorklife.com Staber’s thank all of the nobles, ladies, children and friends who came to help put on this years Hospital Dads James M. “Jim” Lane circus. On a personal note, I was humbled Through the eyes of a child. When I Agent Meat Inc. to get to know some of you better and to was nine years old, and no, Lincoln wasn’t 2 S. Hidden Acres Drive meet others who reached out with kind President then, my parents moved from a DaveDave & JimJim Staber Staber farm near Akron to a farm they purchased Sioux City, IA 51108 words and support. There are no words that 200930 Pearl Clark Street, Street, Sioux City, City, IA IA 51101 51101 I can say that would describe my gratitude near Merrill. I was going from a country Bus. 712-279- 8856 to you all. I know Linda felt the sincerity school to a “big city’ school in town. When Fax 712-279- 8828 (712) 277-4682 and love that you all have shown. I first saw the gym at my new school, my I need to thank those who did so mouth fell open. It was the biggest room I many things behind the scenes who continued on page 12
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TRANSPORTATION FUND DONATIONS continued from page 10 was watching her parents dress for a party. When she saw her dad donning his tuxedo, From March 21, 2016 to April 18, 2016 had ever seen without hay in it! We even she warned, “Daddy, you shouldn’t wear had drinking fountains instead of a bucket that suit.” “And why not dear?” “You know with a community ladle. I won’t discuss the ◊ Robert L Curry that it always gives you a headache the next CONTRIBUTIONS bathroom, at least for now. Even English morning.” A teacher was giving a lesson on Chuck & Dorothy Swanson was a second language for me, with no ◊ Spencer Area Shrine Club the circulation of blood. Trying to make the ◊ Betty Farmer special tutoring. I was exposed to enough matter clearer, He said, “Now children, if I English to get along. That is enough, HONORING Keith Whittlesey stood on my head, as you know, the blood and maybe too much about me. Back to would run into it, and I would turn red in ◊ Rennie Batcheller’s ◊ John P. Hantla through the eyes of a child. A little girl 100th Birthday Thomas & Shirley Kinquist Corner 19th & Pierce • KARASTAN Alan L. Fagan Mary Ann Davidson ◊ C. Bruce Hunt Sioux City, IA Alan L. Fagan • MOHAWK Licensed Land Surveyor Thomas & Shirley Kinquist MAGIC • SHAW Licensed MEMORIALS CARPET • KANE 19th & PIERCE ◊ Alyce Leopold • TUFTEX Land Surveyor ◊ John S.”Sid” Baumert Kan Duettes Mary Ann Davidson ◊ James L. McClintock COMPLETE SELECTION OF MAJOR BRANDS ALAL FAGAN FAGAN Alan & Jan Jensen All Major Brands of Vinyl Floor Covering Roger Spencer & Karen Hanna Bruce & Bev Kolbe Large Selection of Laminate Flooring LANDLAND SURVEYING, SURVEYING, P.C. P.C. Pre-Finished Wood Floors • Ceramic Tile ◊ Jack H Bedell ◊ Ronald F. Michener PO BoxP.O. Box 858 858 Gordon & Ruth Espelund Norma Davis Merrill,Merrill, IA IA51038 51038 Roger Spencer & Karen Hanna Ph. 712-938-2228 Iowa Great Lakes Shrine club Call 277-2565 Ph. 712-938-2228 [email protected] ◊ Irene Bolton ◊ Vance J. Pflanz Residential & Commercial [email protected] Kan Duettes Thomas & Shirley Kinquist ◊ Delores Collins ◊ Tom Rhatigan Roger Wilson Neal Anthony Family If you would like to be on an email list to be notified ◊ Linda Conolly ◊ Ronald L. Ruhrer Thomas & Shirley Kinquist Neal Anthony Family of any Black Camels – please Email your request to Jim & Sally Diamond ◊ Russell Snyder Al & Bev Fagan Thomas & Shirley Kinquist [email protected] Alan & Tammy Fagan ◊ Alan E. Tasker Tom & Brenda Gustafson Thomas & Shirley Kinquist with “Notify of Black Camels” in the subject line. Alan & Jan Jensen Dick Lindblom Black Camel Dave & Sandy Nelson ◊ Jack H. Bedell Phil & JoEllen Nugent You may use this form to send your contributions to the Abu Bekr Transportation ◊ John “Sid” Baumert Shaun Sarff Fund or the Building Improvement Fund. You may write only one check if you would like to honor more than one individual. Please may checks payable to Abu Bekr. Roger & Maria Schultz ◊ Richard A. Brandes Roger Spencer & Karen Hannah Mail to: Abu Bekr PO Box 3347 Sioux City, IA 51102
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One lady may have Thank you the Daughters of the Nile, Lady Sessions. Supporting us in making our bid A dad saw his five year old son roughly been the organizer, or equivalent, and was Julie, and all who spun and sold Cotton to host CSSA was Ill. Sir Noel Plummer jerk on their toy poodle’s leash. The angry making introductions. When she finished, Candy. Having the additional support and Noble High Priest & Prophet Todd dad asked, “Do you want to tell me how I said, “I am Tom Cruise, and I will be your of a few members of the George Cardin Saunders. Ill. Sir Noel and Noble Todd flew sorry you are?” “Dad, I don’t know how driver.” The lady standing next to me said, Circus to sell and spin was a great addition to Little Rock Thursday afternoon to be in much you saw!” A Sunday school teacher “I don’t want to make you feel bad, but you this year. Congratulations to Noble Chief attendance for our presentation on Friday was discussing the Ten Commandments look a heck of a lot better on TV!” The most Rabban Kelly Conolly on a very successful morning. We are very happy to report that with her 5 & 6 year olds. She explained creative comeback I’ve heard for years! circus. for the first time in the history of Abu Bekr the commandment to Honor thy Father Now back to kids. Without saying, On another point of personal privilege, as a member of CSSA, we will be hosting and thy Mother. She asked if there was the incumbent responsibility we share Ill. Sir Phil Nugent and I traveled to Little both the summer and winter sessions in a commandment that teaches us how to in helping our “kids” is an awesome Rock, Arkansas along with Lady JoEllen 2019. This is huge for both Abu Bekr and treat our brothers and sisters. One boy, responsibility. They and their families can to the Central States Shrine Association for Siouxland. We will be assembling our the oldest of a family answered, “Thou be a great asset in helping the public have Winter Session. It was a challenge because CSSA 2019 team. Please contact me or Ill. shalt not kill!” Perfectly logical answers. a greater awareness of our philanthropy. the winter session was scheduled on top of continued on next page Try to visualize things you saw for the first A quote from Henry Ford might be our circus dates. After three short years on Abu Bekr News Ad 12_15.pdf 1 12/28/15 2:48 PM time, and compare that to what children appropriate for Shrinedom and other experience on a daily basis. Maybe why the endeavors. As follows: tykes ask “why” so many times a day. “Coming together is a beginning; The circus has come and gone, and Keeping together is progress; C Simply I’m sure kids are in awe of some of the Working together is success” Graphic acts in the shows. Then too, the kids Fraternally and Sincerely, M that go to Shriner’s Hospitals sometimes Trig Olund, Secretary Y Irresistible! have memorable trips. A trip I shared Design CM with Bill Pelchat who had our passengers Twin Cities playing Bingo, in an impromptu way, will Business Cards, Logos, MY be remembered for a long time. Other Hospital drivers have had enjoyable trips with our First up, I would like to offer my Letterhead, Posters CY passengers establishing bonding and trust. thanks to all the Nobles, Shrine Ladies, and Phil Hane CMY A change of pace here. Earlier this year volunteers who worked hard to make the there was a Shrine Clown Convention in Circus a terrific success this year. Thank 712-898-9705 K Sioux City. I was asked if I could drive a you to Noble Bob Gwin and his Lady Sue jollytime.com ©APCC2015 van to the Marina, where they were staying, for going above and beyond in the Cotton and take the Ladies to the Palmer Candy Candy area. Everyone did a fantastic job The Animal Unit from Denison/Manilla ANNUAL Twin Cities Hospital Days Bus Trip VIDALIA ONION SALE Hospital Days are coming May 21st. I am putting together a bus trip that would leave on Friday May 20 and return on May 21st. Prices will vary depending on how many participants we have. I have room for 50, but would love to have at least 30 - 40 people sign up. The hotel is close to the Mall of America and also has a shuttle service to get you there. I know you may have graduations that night, but we should be back in time. May 8th is the deadline to sign up. Pick Up Onions at the Temple Please contact the Shrine Office at 712-255-7991 or Starting May 3rd. myself at 712-898-4218 to register. We appreciate your continuing support Jeff Zook 14 May 2016 Abu Bekr News
continued from previous page month I haul at least a dozen boxes and his racecar this season. A winner will be a couple of bags of items that the Ladies selected from the designs submitted and Sir Phil if you would like to work with us in have prepared for our Shrine Kids. Their the artwork will appear on his car at the producing an outstanding CSSA 2019. love and generosity is amazing. Thank you Daytona 500 in July. Now to why I craft an article every ladies for all you do for our Twin Cities We continue to need your assistance month… here’s what happening at our Twin Shriners Hospital. in recruiting new patients. This is a topic Cities Shriners Hospital for Children. April Hospital Day is Saturday, May 21st. that I will continue to stress in the months is the month where the Board of Governors Noble Jeff Zook has organized a bus trip to come. The waiting time for new patients moves it meeting time to coincide with the to the Twin Cities Hospital Day. Members to see either of our two new orthopedic Phone: 712-873-5115 Annual Auxiliary meeting. The Ladies’ of the Wrecking Crew made the trek two surgeons is a week or less. It is critical that Fax: 712-873-5114 Auxiliary was well represented from Abu months ago and now it is your turn. Don’t we find new patients and keep our new Bekr with Lady Jean Plummer and a few miss the chance to visit our Shrine Hospital doctors busy. Cell: 712-870-1230 others in attendance. There was banquet on and visit with the staff. The deadline to sign Another way to reach the public and 201 North 1st Street Monday night and the Board of Governors up is May 8th. Don’t wait, call the Shrine spread the news about the great work joined the Ladies for lunch on Tuesday Moville, IA 51039 office at 712-255-7991 or Jeff Zook at 712- Shriners Hospitals is doing is through before our full Board meeting. Every 898-4218. Pricing will be set based on community education events. If there participation. Transportation and lodging are conferences, continuing education is included and the Mall of America is seminars for professional organizations, just five minutes away from the hotel. or community meetings where a The festivities start at the TC-SHC at 9:00 representative from Shriners Hospital am. You will want to arrive at the hospital would have the opportunity to speak, between 8:00-8:30 am. The new POPS please let me know. We need to share the lab is up and going. The new automated message and mission of Shriners Hospitals prosthetic carver machine is amazing. I and you are our greatest asset to open new look forward to seeing many of you at our doors. TC-SHC in May. Make sure that you have a referral card on your person, in your wallet, or The first annual Twin Cities Hospital in your purse at all times. These business Gala will be held on Friday, May 20th. Our cards have all the information a potential Director of Development, Jennifer Sutch, is patient’s parent needs to make contact with still seeking major auction items and event the TC-SHC to get their child the best care sponsorships. If you are interested in being available for the conditions we treat. It’s involved with the Gala, please contact me as easy as calling the 800 phone number with any questions. listed on the card. Cards are available at the Our Public Relations-Marketing Team Shrine office. Keep your eyes out for new is doing a terrific job. The PSA that you may potential patients… don’t be shy. Proudly have seen featuring President Jimmy Carter share the story of Shriners Hospitals for has been so well received, an extension in Children. As always, feel free to contact the original showing calendar has been me with any questions regarding your TC- extended. The ads with President Carter SHC. FREE soliciting support for SHC will continue Yours in the Faith, to run nationwide. NASCAR driver David David G. Krogh, P.P., Ragan has offered an opportunity for Shrine Twin Cites SHC Board of Kids to design a portion of the “wrap” for MOTORCYCLES Governors The Abu Bekr Cycle Corps has Honda beashrinernow.com Rebel 250cc bikes looking for new riders. shrinersvillage.com All you have to do to get your hands on one is join the unit!!! and there are no dues for the first year I make Insurance simple premium for simplified bill paying Call Phil Hane at 712.898.9705 or come to a policy for your home, vehicles and other possessions deductible for all covered possessions damaged in a single occurrence meeting, 1st Wednesday, 7:30, Elbon for more info. company with a reputation of honesty and fair-dealing agent to handle it all for you OK the fine print: 1 Colin Ross You don’t actually get to take the bike home. 1901 Cornhusker Dr You do get to ride with a great group of guys. Suite 150 We pay for all the gas and upkeep and storage. S. Sioux City, NE Your fez will not slow you down in a parade. 402-494-3972 A valid motorcycle license is required to ride. Dues are a measly $15 after the first year. Auto | Home | Life | Business | College | Retirement Abu Bekr News May 2016 15 Calendar of Events May 2016 June 2016 1 1 Burger Night, 5:00 pm Elbon Club 2 2 3 3 Mini-Indy's Picnic, Horseshoe Bend 4 Burger Night, 5:00 pm Elbon Club 4 5 5 6 Menu Night, 5:00-7:00, Elbon Club 6 7 7 8 Wrecking Crew Mothers Day Breakfast, Temple, 8am-12pm 8 Burger Night, 5:00 pm Elbon Club 9 9 10 10 11 Burger Night, 5:00 pm Elbon Club 11 Temple Movement, Allen, NE 12 12 13 13 14 White Horse Golf Tournament 14 15 15 Burger Night, 5:00 pm Elbon Club 16 Abu Bekr News Deadline 16 17 17 18 Burger Night, 5:00 pm Elbon Club 18 Temple Movement, Charter Oak, IA 19 19 Father's Day 20 20 Abu Bekr News Deadline 21 Hospital Information Day, Twin Cities 21 22 22 Burger Night, 5:00 pm Elbon Club 23 23 24 24 25 Burger Night, 5:00 pm Elbon Club 25 Cornhusker Golf Tournament 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 Burger Night, 5:00 pm Elbon Club 30 Memorial Day 30 31
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