FORT WORTH, TEXAS

VOLUME XCVIIi NUMBER 2 MARCH, 2012

In This Issue... Your new 2012 Divan! In This Issue... Potentate’s Column ...... 2 Legacy Dinner...... 5 Hawaiian Island Cruise Info..2 Check out more headline making news inside. TSA Rollout...... 5 New Members...... 2 Coming soon - Rays of Hope Gala, Hospital Fund Potentate’s Ball Candids...... 5 In Memoriam ...... 2 Drive and much more. Potentate’s Ball Pics ..6, 7, 8, 9 Moslah History Book ...... 3 Installation & Reception Pics10 Million Dollar Club ...... 4 Rays of Hope Gala...... 11 Moslah Honors...... 4 HFD Donation form ...... 12 Gala Donations ...... 5 Shriners Legacy ...... 13 Easter Egg Hunt ...... 5 Unit articles ...... 14, 15 Calendar ...... 16 Potentate’s Column 2012 is underway & Moslah is as busy as ever Moslah has hit fun and fellowship in your thoughts. Please (USPS 364-080) the ground running and a invite guests to come and be a part of our Published in the interest of Shrinedom by Moslah Shrine, very busy 2012 is under- many activities and let them see what a great 1100 Henderson St., Fort Worth, Texas 76102-4583, way. Congratulations to time we have being a Shriner. under the auspices of the Imperial Council, A.A.O.N.M.S. Issued monthly except bi-monthly in July/August, all the new officers of Yours In The Faith Periodical postage paid at Fort Worth, Texas all our units, clubs and Patrick Bobbitt Postmaster: send address changes to: associations. I know you Potentate Office of Publication –– Recorder’s Office are well qualified for Moslah Shrine Center, P.O. Box 1320 Patrick D. Bobbitt Fort Worth, Texas 76101-1320 your new positions of Telephone: 817-335-9469 • After hours: 817-336-1412 responsibility. Thank you for your service e-mail: [email protected] • www.moslahshrine.org Hawaii Island and commitment and please let anyone on ELECTIVE DIVAN the Divan know if we can be of assistance to Cruise Patrick D, Bobbitt ...... Potentate you this year. I 208 S. Natural Spring Ln., Azle TX 76020 . . .817-291-2423 I had the privilege of attending and t is not too late to make plans to Stephen C. Jones ...... Chief Rabban representing Moslah at the 2012 East - West travel with us. It 128 Shady Lake Ct. Hurst, TX 76054 ...... 817-692-0387 will no doubt be a trip to remember Robert L. Lee ...... Assistant Rabban Shrine Game in January. We were able to 2815 London Ln., Crowley, TX 76036 ...... 817-690-6557 meet athletes from all over the country and whether it is your first visit or a D. Michael Wallach ...... High Priest & Prophet return to paradise. 2501 Parkview Dr. Ste 303, Ft Worth, TX 76102, .817-336-4793 even a local hero and defensive star from Harold H. Benefield ...... Oriental Guide TCU named Tank Carder. The East – West We are looking forward to a great 508 Oak Hollow Ln., Ft Worth, TX 76112, . . .817-819-2913 game has been played for 87 years and is the trip and would like to share the Jimmy D. Flippin ...... Treasurer longest running college all – star football 4301 Country Ln.,Grapevine, TX 76051 . . . .817-271-2734 experience with anyone that would game. Although it was a great game it was Ray M. Moyer, P.P...... Recorder like to travel with us. Please invite 303 Westover Dr., Euless, TX 76039 ...... 817-269-3946 more than just a game, because it raises your friends and APPOINTIVE DIVAN awareness of and supports our Shriners family to get 1st Ceremonial Master ...... Wayne Kamper Hospitals for Children which are dedicated to 2nd Ceremonial Master ...... Scott A. Williams away to the Marshal ...... B. Carter Russell changing the world through caring for kids. Hawaiian Director General Emeritus ...... Malcom Clynch Our Hospital Fund drive events are Director General Emeritus ...... Barney J. McCasland Islands and Director General ...... James L. Mitchell coming up fast and our Assistant Rabban join us on a Captain of the Guard Emeritus ...... Norman K. Fountain Robert Lee is busy planning this year’s Gala Captain of the Guard ...... Harold G. Gerhardt, Jr. fabulous Outer Guard ...... Randall L. Bowden at the Historic Hilton Hotel located in down- cruise. Chaplain ...... Kenneth M. Sapp town Fort Worth. Please give Noble Robert Business Manager ...... John Henderson, Jr. and his Lady Linda a hand, as they prepare 2012 UNIT/ASSOCIATION PRESIDENTS Band ...... Rudy Zamora ...... 469-767-2661 for the Gala. They need auction items and Bedouins ...... Johnnie Wallace ...... 817-360-3221 Robert says there are none too small or none Car-vettes ...... Ricky Jennings ...... 817-597-0567 Chanters ...... Bill Kraus ...... 817-915-9225 too big. There are also sponsorship opportu- Clowns ...... Jim Godsey ...... 817-733-0271 nities and an early bird discount on table Directors ...... Mark Christopher . . . .817-538-1395 Drum Corps ...... Tim Herdman ...... 817-454-0156 purchases for you and your guests. Please Flying Fez ...... Roger Courtney ...... 972-697-8264 support the Gala and feel good about Golf ...... Jeff Barcafar ...... 817-233-4130 Warren S. Carin, III Legion of Honor ...... Cal Gibbs ...... 817-739-5654 supporting our hospitals and helping Claude R. Conwell Motor Corps ...... Brad Felmey ...... 817-304-3243 our kids. Mounties ...... Charlie Milam ...... 817-946-5847 Dale D. Gradmaison Mystic Wheels ...... Mike Kelley ...... 817-713-1101 As I close I would ask that you keep Robert A. Hobbs, Jr. Patrol ...... Trey Woodard ...... 817-905-3776 membership and the opportunity to share the Gun Club ...... Bill Conn ...... 817-219-2734 Randall D. Moore Stephen W. Todd 2012 COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN Ambassador to Shrine ClbsK. George White ...... 817-996-8845 SHRINE HOSPITAL BOARD MEMBERS Blood Bank ...... Gerald Ledbetter ...... 817-475-1469 William Risk, M.D., P.P. Galveston Hospital Chairman Emeritus Ceremonial Divan ...... Steve Wolfe ...... 940-319-3732 Jim Harris, P.P...... Houston Hospital Chairman Emeritus Colonel ...... Dan Winn ...... 817-829-1318 Bill Trice ...... Houston Hospital Board Member Emeritus Shriners Hosp for Children . . .Mike Bell ...... 817-408-8114 Jimmy King, Jr., P.P...... Houston Hospital Board Member IN MEMORIAM DeMolay ...... Richard P. Baker, P.P. . . . .817-239-2139 Richard P. Baker, P.P. . . . .Houston Hospital Secy Board of Govs Donor Relations ...... David Houston ...... 817-228-3633 David Henderson ...... Houston Hospital Assoc Board Member Entertainment ...... Paul O. Davis ...... 817-228-0713 Gary E. Reynolds, P.P...... Galveston Hospital Chairman, Board of Govs Hosp Fund Drive-Streets . . . .Jeff Ingram ...... 817-914-3675 James T. Barnett Hospital Fund Drive Gala . . .Chip Rodgers ...... 817-762-8367 2012MOSLAH TEMPLE J. Ralph Bickley Hospital Fund Drive Golf . . .Mark Nelson ...... 817-339-0565 Housing ...... Jeff Eaton ...... 817-944-9528 SHRINE CLUB PRESIDENTS Jerald E. Conrad Medical ...... Dr. Valentin Gracia . . . . .817-336-0446 Denton County Shrine Club Sal Russ ...... 940-231-4531 Everett Hackworth, Jr. Membership ...... Brett Wiesner...... 817-738-5696 Eagle Mountain Shrine Club Brandon Reese . . .817-994-0074 Photography ...... Wayne Kamper ...... 817-614-7648 Gainesville Shrine Club James Creviston . .940-580-3189 Gred E. Illston Pilgrimage ...... Ed Woodard, Jr ...... 817-831-6423 Lake Granbury Shrine Club Jack Williams . . . .817-776-1777 Provost ...... Darrell A. Carothers . . . .817-538-1387 Mansfield Shrine Club Joe Williams . . . . .682-422-3100 James R. Mortenson Stewards ...... Jim Bressert ...... 817-565-3502 Mid-Cities Shrine Club Russell Wines . . . .817-235-9357 Billy L. Truley Parker County Shrine Club Guy Tyra ...... 817-999-9718 VOL. XCVIIi MARCH, 2012 NO.2 2 Moslah History

Prior to 1914, Shriners in Fort Worth were a Shrine Club of that Temple east of the Trinity River (Hella). In that year, Fort Worth’s Shriners were given dispensation to form a new Temple, Moslah. In 1915 we received our charter and officially were on our own. Since then, an incredible amount of history has walked through the doors here. We owned a huge “mosque” on Lake Worth which burned in the early 20th century. We then led the way in the construction of our Masonic Temple which opened in 1932. Our members have included judges, mayors, NFL football players and untold numbers of community civic and business leaders. Our units have dominated TSA and we have contributed might- ily to the support of our Shriners Hospitals for Children. Unfortunately, what we have not done well is preserve this rich history. Therefore, as part of our Centennial Celebration we hope to publish a very nice hard bound book of Moslah’s first hundred years. We are working with a local historical publishing house. It will feature lots of pictures and stories about our organization, our people and our units. To fund the project, we are hoping to “pre-sell” as many books as possible. Pre-sale price is $85.00. The final pub- lished price will probably be close to $100.00, so buy early. There is no risk to you. If we cannot pre-sell enough books to make the project viable, all advance orders will be refunded in full but we believe that this book will be published. It will make a great book for home, office reception book or gift to family and friends, especially those connected to the Shrine. To order, you may send in your check for $85 to the Moslah office or give it to any of your Divan members. You may also call the Moslah office and give them your credit card number. The sooner we get the necessary minimum number of orders the sooner we can get started, so please order soon, and maybe even often! Sincerely, Robert Lee & Michael Wallach

3 MOSLAH HONORS You work long, hard hours raising money for the Galveston and Houston Hospital operating funds with our Gala and Street Corner collections and you should be proud of your efforts. However, there is a great need shared by all of our Hospitals. Over the last ten years, we have had to deplete the corpus of our Endowment Fund to keep our hospitals operating and working miracles for our children. In fact, we have had to invade the corpus for over $900 million over that period. Our endowment fund needs to be replenished so that our Hospitals can continue to provide the magnificent care they provide to our children! In 2015 Moslah will celebrate the 100th anniversary of its charter as a Temple. Over the preceding century, 100 men will have dedicated untold amounts of time, talent and resources in support of our fraternity and our philanthropy by serving as Potentates of Moslah. To honor our fraternity and our philanthropy, we are establishing the Moslah Honors program. We are asking members, families, units, clubs and associations to honor our past Potentates by purchasing memberships in the $100 Million Club in honor or in memory of them. Our goal is to have at least one membership purchased on behalf of each of our past leaders such that, by 2015, we can present to Shriners Hospitals for Childrens’ Board of Directors a certificate commemorating our support for the Hospitals in recognition of our Potentates. We would love to have memberships for all of our current list of past potentates completed by the end of this year. Please show your support for our Hospitals and your appreciation for your past Potentates by making a purchase now. A copy of the $100 Million Club application is attached to this newsletter and is available on the Moslah website. Please submit your com- pleted application to the Temple office or to any Divan member. YITF, Harold Benefield, Oriental Guide 4 Mark Your Calendar

JUST A REMINDER Easter Egg Hunt Rays of Hope Gala Donations may be: Brought to the Temple Office or picked up Sunday April 1 2-4 PM by calling Robert Lee @ #817 690 6557 Masonic Temple Lawn Egg hunts, face painting, games, Clowns In addition, someone will be in the Temple Special Guest: Deb the Bunny Basement from 6 pm to 9 pm to receive Bring your family and friends donated items on: Thursday March 15 Free Admission Tuesday March 20 Wednesday March 21 Legacy Dinner TSA Rollout Thursday March 22 July 13 Tuesday March 27 May 19 6:30 PM Temple Lockheed Martin Wednesday March 28 Ballroom Recreational Area Free admission Thursday March 29 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Men only Tuesday April 3 Come watch our units Wednesday April 4 Men, bring your sons, Thursday April 5 grandsons and any do their final rehearsals for TSA Tuesday April 9 other male relative by blood or marriage. competition. Wednesday April 10 Let us tell the Shrine Lunch will be provided story so that your by the Temple. Thank you in advance for all you do for family will know why Beverages will be Moslah and the children who are so grateful. being a Shriner is so provided by the Units, special to you, and Clubs and Associations. why they should Bring the entire family, become a part of it. bring friends. 20122012 Potentate’sPotentate’s BallBall

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CLOWNS FLYING FEZ

Well hello from the Clowns. I hope everyone is January has given us a great start. Five getting settled in for the new year. The Clowns trips with ten drivers were made to the have been a busy little unit since we have done hospitals. The Installation of Officers for the Cowtown Marathon and a couple of other the Flying Fez almost filled the Grand assignments so far this year. I am sure that everyone Ballroom of the Moslah Shrine Temple on 17 January. We had the had a great time at the Mardi Gras party that was Grand Prairie squadron Honor Guard from the Civil Air Patrol held at the Temple. I would like to thank the present the colors for the second consecutive year. It sure was great Membership Committee for all of their hard work. We had 6 new to see the cadets perform with such respect for our flags. A big nobles join the Temple in February’s business meeting. “Thank You” goes out to the 2012 Divan and their ladies. We Congratulations from the Clowns. appreciate them being there to help with the installation of officers. Speaking of membership, if you are a new noble and are thinking February is turning out to be very busy. We helped with a Burn about a unit, let me suggest the Clowns. We have a lot of fun for a Awareness Program in Trophy Club, the Cowtown Marathon, IHOP small unit and are very family oriented. If you are interested please Pancake Tuesday! These all added up to great opportunities to help contact one of the officers. We will be glad to help. our communities and hospitals. Preparations are being made to go to Tyler for the Clown Mid- If you are a Shriner with the time, we can use drivers. If you just winter. I know that we are looking forward to it. I think the Clowns want to support us in our efforts, your presence will be a big boost. who will be competing will do great and I am quite sure that every- Come join the Flying Fez if you want a very rewarding experience. one will have a great time – Roger Courtney, 2012 Flying Fez Commander, (972) 697-8264 Yours in Faith, – Jim Scooter Godsey, Clown President 2012

CAR-VETTES MYSTIC WHEELS

Mardi Gras, parades, and practice! That Time is moving along. The karts are cleaned, oil changed, gassed is what we have been working on since last up, and we’ve already hit the pad to start training for our new riders. month. A good time was had at the Moslah We will field two teams of 12 riders each this year. Look out TSA! Mardi Gras party. We were asked to provide a Everyone had a wonderful time at the temple Mardi Gras car for show purposes and to increase the visibility of the Shrine by party. Sort of a Cajun Valentines thing… Lots of fun, great food, one of the Masonic Lodges as a part if their activities. This sounds drink, great band… and of course plenty of beads! What more could like a good opportunity for us all to “show the fez” to our fellow you ask for? We do throw a party – aiiiyeee! Masonic brothers, and it was especially nice to be asked to participate. The Mystic Wheels hosted games night last month and had a Finally, we all want to wish a fond welcome to our newest member, fine crowd to sample our famous chili burgers with the secret Jonathan Hughes. Welcome aboard! sauce. We encourage all nobles to attend these, good chance to make Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like we will be able to participate new friends and introduce potential members to all the fun of in the General Granbury parade this year (Friday, March 17, 2012) Shrinedom. as it conflicts with Mid-Winter activities. This is generally a fun Lots more going on so check out the MYSTIC WHEELS FACE- activity and we will miss participating this year. If you are not going BOOK page for pictures and more information. to Mid-Winter, by all means go and enjoy the parade and all of the Are you looking for a new unit home? Check out the Mystic festivities. If you are going to Mid-Winter, look up the Car-Vettes Wheels. We are a very family oriented group with the ladies and and join us in some fun and conversation. We will be participating in kids at all our events. We ride inexpensive open wheel go karts, and the Sixth Annual Gainsville Medal of Honor Parade on April 14. we are very involved in all temple activities. Call Mike Kelley 817- Another fun parade with a full day of activities for the family. 515-6714, James Johnson 817-733-6417, or Brett Wiesner 817-360- The Car-Vettes are still planning to field two teams in the 7585 for information. We practice Saturday mornings starting in upcoming 2012 competitions and we have lots of parades coming March and we invite you to drop by and visit. Once you do you’ll up, so if you know someone who would look good in one of those see why so many have chosen the Mystic Wheels. We are proud to really cool yellow cars, please contact Guy Tyra (817-999-9718) or be the LARGEST and FRIENDLIEST motorized unit in Texas! Ricky Jennings (817-597-0567). – Doug Watkins – Fraternally, Ben Weatherall

14 MOTOR CORPS GOLF

Spring is here, and you know what that means - Moslah puts a Hello Nobles and welcome spring. I would like to thank all year’s worth of activities into three months. Time to crank it up! of the members of the Golf Unit as well as the HFD The Motor Corps is already underway with plans for competi- committee for a successful I-HOP day. What a great way to tion domination, including our new team of beautiful Fez-red Royal raise money for our hospitals and share what we do as Enfields. If you haven’t seen us ride, or want to see the new bikes, Shriners and units with everyone. Many folks have no idea come on by. We’re practicing every Sunday evening at the Motor what we do but once they do we gain even more support (and maybe Corps building. We might even convince you to take a test ride. new members). Of course the gala, store fronts and street corners are Whether you’re a long-time Shriner or hot off the presses, come just around the corner. Also, the HFD Golf Tournament which is hang out with us to get an idea of the warmth, welcome, and fun that close to our heart is May 14 at Waterchase in Ft. Worth. If you ensues from being a member of the Motor Corps. Don’t ride? No would like to volunteer we can always use the help and it’s not too problem! We have an active, affordable, and well-populated social early. Contact the tournament Chairman, Mark Nelson at 817-676- membership that’s just for you! 7203. Give us a call - Pres. Brad Felmey: 817-304-3243, VP David Thanks to the good weather we have made some play days. If Coker: 817-983-9132, or Membership Ambassador Phil Vaughan: you would like to join us on the links contact our tournament chair 817-729-6056. Jimmy Russell at 817-715-5339 and he will put you on the email – Brad Felmey list. Ray Stevens should have added a verse about golfers to his famous song, come out and have some fun! Best regards, – Jeff Barcafar, 817-233-4130 LEGION OF HONOR GRANBURY On Feb. 11, the LOH members attended the Shrine’s Mardi Gras SHRINE CLUB Party and everyone had a great time. On February 24th - 26th the LOH, with the help of the Flying Fez Unit, distributed food bags at The Granbury Shrine Club held its January meeting at the the Cowtown Marathon. Commander Gibbs sends out his thanks all Harbor Lakes Golf Club. We had a nice crowd and we held the who volunteered. On Feb. 28 we participated in our first Hospital election of officers for 2012. Fund Drive activity of the year at IHOP’s Pancake Day. 1st LT. Lee Gillespie Secr/Treasurer Cmdr. Clark wishes to thank all the volunteers for their help in Jerry Leake VP making it a success. The next Hospital Fund event will be the Gala Jack Williams President on April 21 at the Hilton in Fort Worth. Then storefront and street Gary Reynolds, PP, conducted the swearing-in corner collections May 4 and 5. For information on any Hospital ceremony and gave a talk on the Galveston Hospital. We enjoyed Fund Drive Event contact 1st. Lt. Cmdr. Clark. great food, lots of laughter and lots of visiting. Our Color Guard Drill Team has been meeting weekly preparing The Harbor Lakes Golf Club is centrally located and has very for competition at TALOH Mid-Winter and IALOH Annual nice ambience. Our March meeting will feature Patrick Bobbitt and Convention in April. To become a Color Guard team member, his Divan. Good programs foster good attendance. contact Drill Team Captain Ernie Parrish for details. – Jack Williams, President We will be attending the TALOH Mid-Winter March 1-4 in New Braunfels where we will participate in the in-line inspection and Color Guard competitions. We will also be competing in the in-line inspection and Color Guard competitions at the IALOH 81st. Annual Convention on March 21-25 in Alexandria, Virginia. Please make your reservations to attend ASAP. The IALOH Convention will be a Join us for meeting to remember for the Moslah Legion of Honor and the Moslah Temple. Our own Jack Tuomey will be installed as the the IALOH Commander. It required eight years on the line for him to achieve this position in IALOH. It is an extreme honor for him and 138th his Lady Sarabeth to have completed this journey. Our next LOH meeting will be March 26. Dinner will be at 1830 Imperial Session in hrs with meeting to follow thereafter. May the Lord be with you, Charlotte NC – Paul Davis, Past Commander 2009, 817-346-3151 July 1 - 5, 2012

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MARCH Sunday, Apr2:00 1 — pm Temple Masonic Easter Temple Egg FontHunt Lawn

8 — Temple Business Meeting Thursday, 6:00Apr 12 pm — TempleDinner Business Meeting Thursday, 6:00Mar pm Dinner 7:00 pm Meeting 7:00 pm Meeting Lunch Friday, Apr11:00 20 —am Ladies Without Shriners Lunch Friday, Mar11:00 16 —am Ladies Without Shriners Location to be determined Gloria’s in Montgomery Plaza Contact Carol Clarkson for details All are welcome

Sat, Apr 21Fort — HFD Worth Gala Hilton Friday, Mar8:00 16 —pm Bingo - Grand Ballroom - Directors Building Thursday, 5:30Apr 26 pm — Games Night - Directors Building Thursday, 5:30Mar 22pm — Games Night 2000 Samuels - Men only 2000 Samuels - Men only

If you know a Noble or Lady who is sick or shut-in, please contact the Shrine Office at 817-335-9469.

* The Ladies Without Shriners will meet each Wednesday at Old South Pancake House , University Dr. at 11:00 a.m. for games. Contact Coordinator Carol Clarkson at 817-447-4645 or [email protected] for details.