Moolah® Shriners CAMELS’ TALES Home of Shriners of Eastern & Central Missouri • Dedicated to Helping Shriners Hospitals for Children January • Volume 80, Issue 1 • St. Louis, MO

Illustrious Sir Russell Georgen 131st Moolah Shrine Potentate Jeffrey L. Sowder Jerry Gantt Imperial Potentate 2019-2020 Past Imperial Potentate 2015-2016 Chairman of the Board of Trustees Shriners Hospital for Children

Moolah Appointed Positions Douglas Maxwell, P.P. 96 Past Imperial Potentate Potentate’s Aides David Dieckhaus, PP...... Almoner Rich Viner, Chief Aide David Dieckhaus, PP...... Ambassador Co. Chairman Past Imperial Chairman of Board of Trustees John Anderson Richard Mayer William Bradford, Jr...... Ambassador Co. Chairman 2009-2015 John McDougal Wallace Bowman Wayne Price...... Building Chairman Shriners Hospital for Children Bill Bradford Patrick McEvoy Ron Reynolds...... Chaplain Dan Coffey Matt Niedringhaus Steven Pieper, PP...... Donor Relations Co-Chairman St. Louis 314-432-3600 Kyle Eckhardt Richard Rammelsburg Kenneth Myles, PP...... Donor Relations Co-Chairman Executive Board of Governors Gary Fanger Brandon Rarey Ted Dearing...... General Counsel David B. Schneidewind...... Chairman Dave Glenn Andrew Rieger David Jacobi, Sr...... Grand Lodge Representative Gale Going Dave Schmucker Kim Evans...... Vice Chairman Joe Shivley...... Insurance Committee Dale Heise Ron Taylor Bob Berry...... Treasurer Al Earls...... License Plate Director Mike Heuer Alan Thal Scott Link...... Secretary Gary Holland Donald Wander David Schmucker...... Memorial Brick Walk Chairman 2020 Elected Divan & Board of Directors Dave Hope Bud Waters Jeff Kittsmiller, Sr...... Membership Chairman Appointed Board of Governors Russell Georgen...... Potentate Bill Huey Dennis Burkholder...... Public Relations Chairman Dean Isbell, P.P. Bernard G Stever Joe Shivley...... Chief Rabban Adam Iwanow Jim Tracy...... Technical Advisor Richard Long Robert Berry Joe Shivley Mitch Weinsting...... Assistant Rabban Moolah Shrine Circus Dennis Martin Scott Link William Bradford Robby Dirkers...... High Priest & Prophet Joe Shivley...... Circus Chairman Matthew Mayer Shaun Ruether...... Oriental Guide Ron Reynolds...... Circus Director Richard Weber...... Treasurer Associate Member Potentate’s Personal Aides Dennis Kelley, Sr. PP...... Recorder Wayne Price...... Parade Marshal Emeritus Jack Melton Ryan Georgen Dave Jacobi Jack Morrison...... Parade Marshal Emeritus Emeritus Members 2020 Appointed Divan Lonnie Willis Mark Rethemeyer...... Circus Director Emeritus Lester “Al” Greene, P.P., Ron P. Krueger II Jack Melton...... 1st Ceremonial Master Kevin Worley Stephen K Lambright, Gene McNary*, Greg Dortch...... 2nd Ceremonial Master Camels’ Tales is published ten times per year and Douglas E. Maxwell, PIP Dennis Kelley, Sr. PP...... Director General distributed by Moolah Shrine Temple First Lady’s Aides John B. Morgan, Stephen F. Pieper, P.P., Wayne Price...... Marshal Greg Heins Material contained herein may not be reproduced in whole John Schloot, James W. Smith, P.P.* John Spraul...... Captain of the Guard Kevin Heins or in part whithout the written consent of the publisher. All Fred Caress, Ronald Risher*, Doug Bachman, Rick Pollock...... Outer Guard Randy Schmidt Rights Reserved. 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Robert Holscher Kenneth Will St. Louis, MO 63146 James Hubeli Donald Worley Phone: 314-878-6301 Jack Kairy Fax: 314-434-5393 2 James McEvoy Toll Free: 888-9Moolah 2020 Moolah® Shrine Potentate Russell Georgen Ill Sirs, Divan, Nobles All,

Terry and I are humbled and proud to be elected to the office of Potentate and First Lady of Moolah for the year 2020. Your faith and support are much appreciated. I want to thank everyone for all of the prayers and support received during my three years of struggle with renal failure. It was exhausting and I would not have made it without your help. I am happy to report that the doctors are very pleased and beyond a regiment of anti-rejection medications, I may resume a full, active, healthy life.

My motto for this year is “Transfiguratus Vitas Traditio” Latin for “Tradition Changing Lives.” I want all to remember why we became a Shriner and honor the 131 years of tradition. To commemorate the pin design is based on a logo discovered on a 1907 petition for membership. The two bears signify strength, courage, ferocity, and of course, the bears also refer back to the great state of Missouri.

As many of you know, the Shriners Hospital for Children has been a blessing to my family. Imagen a young couple just starting out having four children most all 18 months apart, a stay at home mother and diesel mechanic as head of household? Providing for six wasn’t hard enough; the oldest and baby of the family were born with severe musculoskeletal disorders. Both required years of surgery, including open spinal surgery, and years of back and leg braces. Shriners Hospital for Children provided care for both of them for decades. I wanted to share this with you to let you know my history and why I became a Shriner.

The entire Divan is looking forward to all the unit presentations and travels to our clubs for installations. The first bus trip of 2020 is to Hannibal, MO, to install the new officers at Nemo Shrine on January 4th. The following will be YOMO on January 11th and Three Rivers overnight bus trip on January 18th. We have rooms blocked a the Drury Inn located in Poplar Bluff, MO, under the name of Moolah. Be sure to make your reservations soon.

The Potentate’s Ball is February 22nd and will be a black-tie event. The band All Mixed Up will be playing. The band plays an excellent mix of music that includes three pieces of brass. First Lady Terry and I hope you will join us for a night of fun, music, and dancing. The band will play for four hours from 8 PM to midnight. To accommodate the schedule, we will have social hour starting at 5 PM, a sit-down dinner at 6 PM and ceremonies at 7 PM. We are looking forward to seeing you all.

Circus preparations are well underway. Circus Chairman/Chief Rabban Joe Shively, Circus Director Ron Reynolds, and commit- tee are planning another successful circus for 2020. Remember, the Circus is a Temple Callout; everyone, please come out, help and have fun. There are many things to do before, during, and after the Circus. This is our biggest fundraiser and it takes a lot of people to pull it off. The Shrine Clubs may help too. We have committees that need help during the Circus. Come for one or two shows or whenever you have time. If you can help, please contact Circus Director, Ron Reynolds.

We will also have the Sportsman Raffle this year. This event has been a success and is growing each year. It is also an event that every unit, club, and committee can get involved. Please participate and help sell tickets. Be sure to tell everyone about the drawing party.

After the great success of Feztival of Trees in 2019, we will be having another during Thanksgiving week of 2020. This is a big event and will require many to help out. As with the Circus, this will be a temple callout. We will be putting a committee togeth- er to plan this event. Please contact the office if you are interested.

The ballroom remodel gets raves and compliments by all. The Divan and entire temple would like to thank all who donated, worked, and help raise the capital for the updates. What a perfect example of what an organization like ours can accomplish on these types of projects.

Terry and I are thankful and looking forward to working with all to show how fabulous Moolah can be. We wish you all bless- ings, looking forward to having another fun-filled successful year.

Fraternally,

Ill Sir Russell Georgen 3 These we do not forget “Es Selamu Aleikum”

We do not lose the ones we love they only go before, There are two kinds of people: those that wake up and say, “Good morning, Lord!” and those that Where there is everlasting life. wake up and say, “Good Lord—it’s morning!” Where sorrow is no more. And there the soul will always live We tend to feel the way we expect to feel. We see what we expect to see. We hear what we expect to and peace is everywhere. We do hear. We act the way we expect to act. We set ourselves up for failure or success—for fulfillment or not lose the ones we love, God frustration—depending on our level of faith. takes them in his care. October Living by faith means expecting the best. Julius H Schneider Eugene H Weirich Matthew 9:29 says, “According to your faith let it be done to you” John F Litzsinger Norman M Reiter Faith is positive expectation. You expect God to answer. You expect the solution to come through. William H Johnston You expect things to work out. You expect to succeed. You expect it all to fall into place. Expecta- James H Bartholomew II tions are faith. Billy J Lawson Bernie E Bales As Christians, we don’t believe that everything in life will turn out well, no matter how much faith Carlton E Mathes we have. That’s just not a reality in a world full of sin. But we can be confident that God is working Mark A Lyles for our good. We can trust him with our future because he knows better than we do what is best for James R Hartley us—and he will help us become more like him. Leonard B Sendlein Charles M. M. Shepherd Living by faith does not mean you wear rose-colored glasses. It means you trust that God is always working, so you can expect things to work out just as he intends them to. That can give you great November confidence. That truth can build your faith. James B Guire Darryl L Helms To become a godly optimist, expect God to work in your life and in the world. Expect him to keep Mark A Price Raymond H Schulte his promises. Expect that he wants to accomplish his will through you. And expect him to provide Stephen J Simms Sr everything you need to do that. Richard A Sopp Jr Gregory R Strnad

Joe Shivley - Circus Chairman (573-778-6117) Ron Reynolds - Circus Director (314-732-2121

The 2020 Moolah Shrine Circus will be held March 19th through March 22nd. We are again working with the Billy Martin Circus to secure the best acts possible.

We will have our Circus parade in Old Town St. Charles on Saturday, March 7th at 11 AM, followed by the Circus Kickoff at Moolah. We will participate in the St. Patrick Day parade to get exposure for our circus. All Shriners are asked to join in the fun for all these events.

Circus Ad Packets have been given out to all the units. Please contact your sponsors from last year to get renewal ads. All other Circus information and ad forms are available on the Moolah Website. The earlier you get to the sponsors, the more time they will have to get funds budgeted for our circus. The time to get ads is NOW!

2020 Circus bumper stickers, Circus tickets, Child coupons and circus pins are available. Let’s get out there and sell ! ! !

The Circus Committee has started meeting to prepare for this great event. Any and all volunteers are welcome to join us. There is always plenty to do. Arrive at 5:30 PM for a light dinner and the meeting begins at 6:00 PM. Please RSVP so we know how much food to prepare. 314-732-2121 or [email protected]. Our goal is to continue to make our circus the best ever, and to keep the seats full. 4 ILLUSTRIOUS SIR RUSSELL GEORGEN 2020 MOOLAH® SHRINE POTENTATE

Russell Georgen was born and raised in the Saint Louis area- growing up in Florissant and attending Hazelwood Cen- tral High School before graduating from North County Technical School. In 1989, he earned his Bachelor of Science, Management Information Systems from DeVry University in Kansas City, MO. Georgen is employed by Charter Communication as Sr. Manager IT in Saint Louis, MO.

In 2008, he married Terry Parsons who has two children, Kermit and Marie. Parsons has an Associates Degree in Applied Science as well as a degree in Chemical Technology from Saint Louis Community College and graduated Summa Cum Laude from Lindenwood University in Saint Charles, MO with her Bachelor of Science in Information Technology.

In 2006, Georgen was raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason at Saint Charles Lodge No.241 and served as Worshipful Master of the Lodge in 2009-2010. In 2007, he joined Moolah Temple and immediately joined the Guides, serving as the unit president in 2010. He has also served as president of the Mid-MO Shrine Club in 2011 and is involved with the Director’s Staff and Gateway 500. Georgen has served as a Potentate’s Aide for three years as well as Personal Aide in 2010 for Illustrious Sir Bill Drake. He was appointed an Ambassador in 2011. On November 3rd 2019, Russell received a Demolay Legion of Honor.

5 INTRODUCING THE 2020 MOOLAH® SHRINE DIVAN

Russell Georgen Shaun Ruether Gregory Dortch John Smith, PP Potentate Oriental Guide 2nd Ceremonial Master Assitant Director General

Joe Shivley Richard Weber Wayne Price Ken Myles, PP Chief Rabban Treasurer Marshal Honorary Director General

Mitch Weinsting Dennis Kelley, PP John Spraul Assistant Rabban Recorder/Director General Captain of the Guard

Robby Dirkers Jack Melton Rick Pollock High Priest & Prophet 1st Ceremonial Master Outer Guard

6 wayne price - marshal Potentate Russell Georgen is proud to appoint Wayne Price as Moolah Temple Marshal for 2020. He previously served on the Divan in 2014. Price was initiated in Aurora Masonic Lodge in 1972 and served as Master of the Lodge in 1984, 1993 and 1996. He became a member of the Scottish Rite, Moolah Temple and the Guides in 1979. He was President of the Guides Unit in 2005; Guides Direc- tor Emeritus since 2014 and Moolah Guides Bingo Chairman since 2008. He has served as Moolah’s Parade Marshal Emeritus; Aide Emeritus and is the Moolah Building Committee Chairman. He is a member of the Director Staff; Gateway 500; Ambassadors, Yomo; Ecmo Shrine Club; Mid Mo Shrine Club; Royal Order Jesters; Order of Quetzalcoatl, ARCA Teocalli #21; OES 397; DeMolay; Legion of Honor and Hillbilly Clan 140.

Wayne was married to Grace for 53 years. They have 3 Children, 5 Grandchildren and 4 Great Grandchildren.

john spraul - captain of the guard John D. Spraul D.C. was born and raised in Saint Peters. He attended Francis Howell North High School, St. Charles County Community College and Logan University graduating in 2003 as a Doctor of Chiropractic. In 2003, upon receiving his board certification and license as a Chiropractic Physician, he went into private practice as an independent contractor at Chiropractic Center of St. Peters where he continues to practice alongside his Father and Aunt.

John and his lady, Cathy DiGaetano reside in Saint Peters with their 4 children Isaac, Simon, Mckenzie and Kelsey. Since completing her studies at North County Tech and Florissant Valley Community College, Ms. DiGaetano has been employed with the Ladue School District for 20 years in The Administrative Center as the Payroll Specialist.

John began his journey into our great philanthropy in 2010 after lunch discussions with his mentor Ben Allen at Shriners Hospital for Children. In 2010, Mr. Allen recommended John for petition into Noble Lodge 684. John was raised a Master Mason in 2010 and submitted his petition for Moolah with Mr. Allen in hand. Successively, John presided as president of the Reception Committee in 2013 and 2016. He also was involved with the Nomads and currently with Yomo in the Mini Patrol. John has served as a Potentates’ Aide for the past four years as well as Personal Aide in 2015 for Illustrious Sir David Dieckhaus. rick pollock - outer guard Rick was born and raised in the St. Louis area, graduating from River Gardens High School, and currently resides in St. Charles. Rick has been married to his high school sweetheart, Nancy, for 44 years. They have two children, Jessica (their angel in heaven) and Justin, who has blessed them with two wonderful granddaughters, Emma and Jessica.

Rick earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Missouri-St. Louis and an MBA from Lindenwood University. Prior to retirement in 2011, he was a sales manager in the pharmaceutical/medical industry. Nancy earned both her undergraduate and master’s degrees at Lindenwood University. She was an Ethics Advisor at The Boeing Company prior to retirement in 2015.

While in high school,Rick began his Masonic journey as a member of Paul Revere Demolay. He continued his Masonic service at Clayton Lodge #601 in 1997, serving as Master in 2003. Rick is a member of Overland Occidental Lodge #623 after the merger of the two lodges. Also, in 1997, he became a member of the Scottish Rite and Moolah Shrine.

Currently, Rick is a member of the Gateway 500 unit, the Guides unit, and the Yomo unit, serving as past president of Gateway 500 and past treasurer of Yomo. He was elected to the Guides Board of Governors for 2019. Rick was appointed as an Aide to the Potentate, serving for 9 years, and was made an Ambassador in 2010. Rick is a member of ARCA 21 Order of Quetzalcoatl, where he served as secretary for seven years. He received the Honor of High Pontiff of the Order of Knights, Eagles and Tigers (OKET #34) in 2016. Rick is also a member of the Royal Order of Jesters Court #81. 7

Clown Trivia Night Saturday January 25th, 2020 Sponsored by Moolah Clowns

Doors & Silent Auction Open at 6:00 PM

Trivia Starts at 7:00 PM Sharp

Variety Entertainment Between Rounds

Non-stop action and fun for all.

Moolah Shrine Temple Contact: Slapshot Ballroom – 3rd Floor (Steve Leassner) 12545 Fee Fee Road [email protected]

St. Louis, MO 63146 314-406-7445

Tickets $20.00 each or Tables of eight $160.00

Includes Beer & Set Ups

Two 50/50 raffles and Silent Auction.

Awards for the Best Snacks / Food on table.

Surprise Award for best Clown costume by Non-member.

8 9 10 Dan Cross January Shriner of the Month Dan Cross was raised as a Master Mason at Weston Lodge in 1973. He joined the Shriners in 1990. Noble Cross is a member of the Moolah Air Patrol and past President in 2000, Gateway 500 and the Moolah Guides. You can find him every week calling numbers and letters at the Guides Bingo. When ask why he joined the Shriners, “To Help Kids”. He is excited to see what the Shriners and Guides do everyday to help in transportation and their medical needs.

The Public Relations Committee is proud to have Noble Dan Cross as our Shriner of the month.

Rick Mayer 2019 Shriner of the Year Shriner of the month for December is Noble Rick Mayer. Rick began his Masonic Life by being initiated on January 18, 1996 into Forest Park Lodge #578 and was raised on April 4, 1996. He served as Worshipful Master during 1999-2000 of Forest Park Lodge #578. He was a member of King Solomon Lodge #95 and is currently a member of Arnold Lodge #673.

Rick joined Moolah Shrine on April 24, 2002 in Poplar Bluff, MO, and joined the Guides Unit shortly after that, serving as President in 2012 and is currently the Treasurer for the Guides. Rick is also a member of the Am- bassadors, ECMO Shrine Club, Hillbilly Clan, Sword of Bunker Hill, and a Potentate’s Aide.

The Moolah Public Relations Committee is honored to have Noble Rick Mayer as our Shriner of the Year for 2019! 2020 Camels’ Tales article deadlines Please submit articles to [email protected]. Lauren will respond if she gets your articles. If you do not receive a response, please check with her to make sure she received it.

January articles are due Dec. 5th, 2019 February articles are due Jan. 5th, 2020 March articles are due Feb. 5th, 2020 April articles are due Mar. 5th, 2020 May/June articles are due Apr. 5th, 2020 July/August articles are due June 5th, 2020 September articles are due Aug. 5th, 2020 October articles are due Sept. 5th, 2020 November articles are due Oct. 5th, 2020 December articles are due Nove. 5th, 2020 11 12 13 another Pinewood Derby with Ainad Temple. In the fall, Hospital Awareness day will need workers, Happy New Year !!!! The 2020 PIC’s are ready Co-Chairmen: as well as Trunk or Treat. Feztival of Trees will to take command. Congratulations to the New PP David Dieckhaus 314-223-8194 become an annual event, and December will have Team that will lead the Air patrol during 2020. Of- [email protected] the Holiday Ball. There are many activities and ficers for 2020 are... President-Rob Walters, 1st Bill Bradford 314-974-3084 times to be active. Select carefully. Have Fun. Vice-President Bob Sudholt, 2nd Vice-President [email protected] Neal “Diamond” Connor, Secretary- Chris Grau Treasurer: Don Wander 314-426-2582 Our next luncheon will be on January 10th in and Treasurer- Rich Prine. [email protected] the Oasis. The Cost is still $15. If you have not . Secretary: Wally Bowman 314-498-6915 attended a luncheon recently, mark this date on A big tip of the Fez to our out-going Air Patrol your calendar. Happy Birthday to all Ambassa- President Noble Jeffrey Stygar and his crew. [email protected] dors celebrating birthdays this Month. Thanks Jeff for an outstanding tour of duty. Pret- ty sure the New Crew at the Head Table have January, as the first month of the year, is the Two fine Ambassadors recently passed. They a great Flight Plan. Consider yourself briefed. perfect time to start all over again. were Robert A. Morgan and Randall Stevens. The Fasten Your Seat Belt Sign is on.. so.. Hang Prayers and condolences go out to their families. ON.. Wheels up in.... The rush of Christmas is over. We attended a Once an Ambassador, Always an Ambassador. variety of parties and special events. We spent The Air patrol Presentation of officers is set for time buying gifts and opening of gifts. We ate more Saturday, January 11th in the Moolah Shrine than we should have but everything was so good. Oasis. Check your email and / or mailbox for the We spent time with family and friends. We watched invitation with all the info many sporting events especially football. Maybe The FEZtival of Trees was a great and fun event for your team won. Now comes the time to focus on Captain: Patrick Hensley P.P. 314-330-7028 everyone. Kudo's to the Crew that made this hap- other interests. Walking more, making heathy life President : Jay Reynolds 314-629-9252 pen and set up the Air Patrols' Tool Themed Tree. choices or taking up a new hobby. Those New Year 1st Vice Pres.: Tim McCraw 314-346-1253 promises more commonly called resolutions need 2nd Vice Pres.: Jerry D’Agostino 314-565-3790 Thanks to everyone that contributed to make and to be continued. One resolution that is easy to keep Treasurer: Ken Elam 314-471-9883 put into action a very successful Santa's Party for is to be more active at Moolah. There are many Secretary: Jan Phillips 314-348-7919 our Shriner Patients. Hundreds of our kids and activities we can participate in to make a difference. their families had a phenomenally good time. Select one and follow through. Follow us at www.arabpatrol.webs.com Mark your calendars for A Night with The MO- “MARCHING FOR OUR SHRINER KIDS” Illustrious Sir Don Taylor gave us a great year. TOWN Review at Moolah. Mark your calendar for Saturday, February 15th. Come on up, There was the Potentates’ Ball, several bus trips The Officer Presentation will be held on January Support the Air Patrol and GET YOUR GROOVE and three Ceremonials. As Cardinal fans, Nobles 11, 2020 at Moolah. Mark the date. There will ON. Check out the Moolah Printed Camels tale had a good time at the game and even though be more information at our next regular business for all the info. ** Cash Bar available – Get a we lost the pinewood derby at Ainad, we all had meeting. We will be enjoying the evening with Table together and save on the admission price. fun. His motto “Together We Are One” was very YOMO, Gateway 500 and Air Patrol. Get your Membership to the Air Patrol is a bargain and appropriate throughout the year. We saw the reservations in ASAP. There will be fun, good comes with LOTS of incredible perks. Dues for motto in operation at the Circus with everyone food, and plenty of dancing 2020 are due and we now have the ability to working together to make it a success. At the process them via charge or debit card. Contact Feztival of Trees, the Units and Clubs came We had a gun raffle in December. Fast Eddie our Secretary Noble Chris Grau and he will take together to make Lady Diane’s fundraiser a care of it for you. did a great job chairing this fund raiser. It was a resounding success. We also will not soon forget “Henry” lever action “Golden Boy” 22 rifle. The The Moolah Shrine Circus dates for 2020 are the New Year Eve’s Party. A “big thank you “to winner was ????? March 19th through the 22nd. Get those Ads, Sir Don Taylor for making 2019 so awesome. Booster sheets and tickets sold. ** Check the The Circus is upon us. Yes we have elephants. NOTAMS regarding Circus parade and Kick-off . Illustrious Sir Russell Georgen has a great year You should already be selling tickets, advertising http://stlshrinecircus.com/ planned for Moolah. If you have not been on a bus and boosters. Jerry D’Agostino is our ticket trip recently, schedule one by calling the office. chairman and Tim McCraw will be handling Winter Flying is great fun ** Once you get that There is the Nemo trip on January 4th and Three advertising sales. Hats and jackets will be based cockpit warmed up a bit. Check that Tarmac Rivers on the 18”’ and the Tiger Shrine Club on in total dollars sold. Please get your uniforms in breaking action on initial Taxi..... and remember... February 8”’. Write down February 22nd for the order for the Grand Entries. Potentate’s Ball which is always a highlight of We Fly the Children the year. Motown is scheduled for February 15th Save the date. Circus Kickoff is scheduled for which brings back all kinds of memories for many. March 7, 2020. We’ll be running the “Jail” again Of course, we have our circus from March 19th to and probably a circus fundraiser for the Patrol. the 22th. There will be Ceremonials. It is not too Please volunteer to be a Sheriff and go ahead Tailwinds, early to talk with fellow Masons about becoming and polish up your “Stinking Badges”. Dan-O – N600SR Shriners. The Mother’s Day brunch is always a hit 14 as well as the June Cardinal game. There will be The St. Pat’s Parade will probably be held on March 14th downtown. More information will be available next month. We might be wearing the green sweatshirts again. Tim McCraw will be Director Emeritus: Jerry Lee Gaddy doing a seminar on crowd interaction. 636-458-8951 Director: Dennis Burkholder Director At Large: Dave Larkin 636-734-7718 Membership is a key factor to the Patrol’s President: Tom Shumate President: Jim Gesell 636-352-5146 success. Nobles, take a look at our unit! Great Vice President: Keith Schilb Treasurer: Barry Spitzer 314-239-8179 Activities, Affordable, Fun, and The best Dressed Treasurer: Dave Hope Secretary: John Glass 314-805-8376 Unit at Moolah. (Class A and Parade Uniforms Secretary: Jim Gesell 1st Vice President: Larry Lackey 314-608-3393 are provided with a paid membership- $ 25) Facing this New Year with its’ daunting challeng- The Smokin' Nobles again this year cooked and “48 in 2020” es, we pledge to our new officers the support served the food for the Moolah Patient Christ- May All Your Marching Be Down Hill” needed to meet the following tasks: mas Party held in the Ballroom of the Temple “PROUD TO BE A MOOLAH PATROLMAN” – 1. We pledge to recruit bases, on Sunday, December 15th. We prepared and baritones, tenors, even monotones SPREAD THE WORD – JOIN THE BEST served 800 hamburgers and 1,000 hot dogs to who like to sing. If they don’t think the Hospital patients, their families, guests, and they can, let us be the judge. We can Shriners in attendance! train them to blend. 2. We plan to socialize with other units. We will also BBQ for the workers at the Shrine 3. We will busy ourselves in hopes Circus on Thursday night, March 19, 2020. that we can load our schedules with Director: Dave Evans increased amounts of Sing Outs! If President: Keith Schilb you know of any, just let us know. Vice President: Tom Shumate The Smokin' Nobles will participate in the Buick There’s always room! Treasurer: Tom Nelson Collectors Club Car Show in Chesterfield on 4. We will do everything we can to plan Secretary: Jim Gesell Saturday, September 12th, 2020. The Smokin' and assist in all preparation of social Nobles will cook, serve and sell burgers, hot gatherings so that the few don’t have The American Muscle and the Smokin' Nobles dogs, chicken-on-a-stick, chips, drinks and des- to do it all. Units held their annual Veteran's Day VA BBQ at serts. A second major planned BBQ fundraiser 5. We plan to entertain and help where needed at OUR Shrine Hospital. the Jefferson Barracks on Saturday, November for 2020 will be the Wing Cook-Off Competition, won last time by the Clown Unit. 6. And we plan to do whatever we can 9. We served pork steaks, chicken, potato salad, to advance the cause of fellowship in cole slaw, drinks, and desserts to all the veterans The Shrine. and hospital staff. We were supported again this In honor of Veteran's Day, the Smokin' Nobles prepared and served pork steaks, chicken year by both Bonhomme and St. Louis #1 Lodges. We know these goals have been ongoing breasts, cole slaw, potato salad, drinks, and and we promise to continue that effort at their The American Muscle paraded as part of the individually wrapped desserts to veterans and strengthening! “Santa's Holiday Avenue Parade” in Granite City hospital staff at Jefferson Barracks on Saturday, on Saturday, November 23rd. Our Muscle Cars November 9, 2019 . These BBQs at Jefferson Our schedule for December has past, was were also on display entertaining the crowd as Barracks are twice annual Spring and Fall events almost as full as we can handle, but it is never we participated in the St. Louis Thanksgiving held in conjunction with the American Muscle that busy that another task can be squeezed in . SO, BRING THEM ON! Day Parade where we proudly represented the Unit, Bonhomme Lodge, and St. Louis Lodge #1

Moolah Shrine. First, a big “Thank You” to our outgoing Presi- If you were abundantly gifted last Christmas and dent, Tom Shumate, and Vice President, Keith 2020 opened with good health for family and A Whiskey Keg and Special Bicentennial Edition friends you are truly blessed. It is our wish that Schilb. We had a great, fun year with you at Bourbon (estimated value of $700) Raffle is being all good things and all fruitful experiences are conducted by the American Muscle Unit. The the helm. Second, a big “Congratulations” to in yours and the worlds’ future. If you’re one of raffle tickets are $2 each, 3 for $5, or an arm's our newly elected President, Rob Fowler and those so fortunate, carry it forward! length for $20. Tickets are available from any Unit our newly elected Vice President, Doug Payer. member or at any Stated Meeting. The drawing We look forward to another great year in 2020 Having exhausted our arsenal of platitudes and will likely be after the February Stated Meeting. under your leadership. Rob also deserves a encouragements , it is our wish that good health huge “Thank You” for his exceptional efforts in follows you wherever you go. The new officers for 2020 were elected at the acquiring donations for the Unit's 2019 Feztivus Please be careful. It sometime gets slippery out November 6th Business Meeting. They are Pole. Rob single-handedly solicited items valued at over $2,000! That, combined with the other there! Be informed as to the weather and road President John Verhaeg, Vice President Tom Shu- conditions before you leave home. mate, Treasurer Tom Nelson, and Secretary Jim donations by other Unit members, brought the value of our 2019 booth to over $3,000! Gesell. Congratulations to the new officers, and a God bless and good health to you and yours. big “Thank You” to our outgoing President of many years, Keith Schilb. Keith has been a key force behind both the growth of the American Muscle Unit and the acquisition of our Unit Room. 15 Guides John Frederick (Barley) Director Happy New Year to all the Nobles and Ladies of Gary Fanger (Duffer)-- Pres the Guides Unit Steve Leassner (Slap-Shot) - 1st Vice Pres Steve Kahre (Cecil) 2nd V ice Pres. I hope you all had a great and healthy holiday. President: Bill Bradford John Tremblay ( Shabba-Dabba)- Treas As this new year begins, there will be much to do Vice President: Ernie DeClue again. We will have new officers on the divan as Temple Coordinator: Matt Schoonover What a great December. Lots of events which well as our own unit. The Potentates Ball will be Hospital Coordinator: Andy Maine means lots of fun for all. The patient party was upon us before we know it and the circus kickoff Treasurer: John Spraul great with a few clowns getting on TV that night. party/parade always keeps the guides busy. Secretary: Jim Gesell Thanks to Slapshot (Steve Leassner) and his lady Sarah, for an awesome Clown Kids Christmas I would like to personally thank each and every one We are proud to announce two new members to Party. Lots of food and lots of kids, who could ask of you for all the support as well as participation that the Hospital Reception Committee – Kevin Davis for a better time. Congrats to all of our new of- our unit gets involved in. Some of our tasks come and Zack Rodgers. Congratulations, gentlemen, ficers and we all are looking to have another great as requests from the Potentate but others come and welcome! year for our Unit. Can't wait for dinner. from within the unit. You all continue to make the guides a unit we can always be proud of. Whether The Patient Screening conducted by this Commit- Later this month we'll be hosting our 5th annu- you are cooking, serving, tending bar or helping to tee on Saturday, November 2nd for the Winsor C-1 al Trivia Nite on January 25th. SOLD OUT!!! decorate for events, the nobles and ladies of the School District Community Resource Event resulted Hopefully you all have a lot of friends coming and guides always come through. I send out a special in 6 patient screenings and 3 patient referrals. A big deposited all your donations for door prizes and shout of gratitude to all members of the bingo thank you to Committee member Tim McCraw who basket items for our ladies to organize. Here's committee who work tirelessly week after week organized the event, and to President Bill Bradford, a big THANKS for all the preparation work you throughout the year working to raise monies for and Randy Baer who also participated. all have already put towards our fundraiser. Also donations to many good causes and our hospital. thanks to all the workers who helped out that I give a tip of the Fez to our Director Wayne Price The Hospital Reception Committee sponsored a night. Hope you all have a great time. for keeping us focused and informed while actively beautiful tree for The Feztival of Trees Event that directing our Thursday bingo as the chairman. began on Saturday, November 23 and ran through Its about time to start practicing for the skits. We November 30. A big “Thanks” to our outgoing will meet every Monday until the skit director feels As my year as president of the unit ends, I want to President Bill who supplied the Christmas tree and that we are Oscar ready. This probably means congratulate Kyle Eckhardt as our next president Matt Niedringhaus who was in charge of donations every Monday because he is a tough taskmaster. and wish him all the best for 2020. I know the no- and purchases. Not only do we have to get timing down on our bles and ladies of the guides will be there for him new skit but we have to be able to move the props and his lady Ashley just as you always are. The 11th Annual Racquet Ruckus Raquetball effienctly to and from the ring. Also if you do not Tournament Fun ran from November 29 through have a part in the skits your presence on the ring Our bingo on Thursdays is doing well but we can December 1. The Racquet Ruckus is the 2nd is important to the act itself. always use more guides to help. If you feel you largest racquetball tournament in the world, have some time to help out please contact Wayne second only to the US Open! Proceeds from this Future events coming up will include the R-V show Price to join the bingo committee and we will event will fund next years annual Hand Camp for and Home show which help to promote our circus. utilize your skill. our Kids as well as tens of thousands of dollars Get your circus tickets from Gonzo (Erie Gonza- worth of equipment for our Kids. A huge “Thank lez-Rubio) our man in charge of sales. By the way Thank you Nobles and Ladies for a wonderful year You” to Chairman Bob Berry and everyone who thats another thankless job so thanks Gonzo for and all your support and service throughout my participated and contributed. volunteering again. Ha Ha Ha!!! term. My Lady Sandy and I thank you for all your prayers and helping us to have a wonderful year!! We are also proud to announce the newly elected Merlin (Tom Dolan) just finished co-starring in the officers for 2020: President Ernie DeClue, Vice movie Top Gun : Maverick starring Tom Cruise that Fraternally, President Randy Baer, Treasurer Bob Berry, and will come out in June of 2020. Since as Maver- Secretary Kevin Davis. Congratulations, Nobles. ick's co-pilot he couldn't use the name Merlin be- Rick Uebinger President 2019 We look forward to an outstanding year under cause that was used in the last movie they had to your leadership. choose another name. So after a lot of considera- tion they chose "Duffer" to be his call sign. What Hospital Reception Committee responsibilities a downer. I got a list of 45 other names that would include conducting Hospital tours, distributing toys be better. But let's wish him the best. to our patients and their siblings after they visit our Hospital, collecting the password at Stated Some mistakes are too much fun to make only once!!! Meetings, running the Shrine Gift Shop, collecting tickets and donations at Shrine meals, and other 16 duties requested by the Potentate. Our certified members also conduct BBQs at the Hospital for on band nights. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Band patients, their families, and staff. We help staff plays from 7 to 11 pm. No dance lessons are the reception desk at the Hospital during clinic President: Bob Atwell 314-609-6457 provided on band nights. hours in the morning and afternoon, and addi- Secretary: George Pryor 636-926-9942 tional volunteers are always needed. If you are Director: Rich Schomaker If you are looking for a place to have a party with interested and available, please contact President music, a dance floor and a cash bar, the Friday Bill Bradford at (314) 974-3084. CALLING ALL RETIREES! Night Swing Dance is the place to be. You do If you belong to AARP or you could belong, you be- long here on the THIRD MONDAY of each month. not have to be a member of the unit to enjoy If you like to interact with and support our Shriner This is our regular business meeting date. this opportunity. Reserve a spot for 20 or more Kids and their families, we would love to have guests and we will provide a cake and reserved you join us. We meet the second Wednesday of In addition, we also meet on the FIRST MONDAY tables for your celebration. Regular admission every month at 7:00 pm in our Hospital Reception of each month. On both dates we meet at 9:00 A.M. fees apply. Just give us advance notice in order in the Guides Room on the 3rd Floor of the Temple Committee Room just around the corner from the and play Poker or Gin Rummy. We usually play until for us to provide a cake. Shrine Office. We look forward to seeing you. noon and then break for our brown bag lunch; then back to the game and play until 2:00pm. Plan a date night and join us for a fun filled evening. Invite your friends, too. There is plenty Come when you want and leave when you want. of room to dance on our 2,600 square foot dance Operational A lifetime membership dues is $1.00 for which you floor. We do not care how you dance just come support Unit will receive a card attesting to your membership. and have a good time. This is a good opportunity to get out of those Director: Mike Reese “honey do” chores for a while. President: Dave Jacobi President Patrick Hensley Sec./Treas.: John Reiter TRY US, YOU WILL LIKE US. 1st VP Charlie Hass Call any one of the officers for more information. 2nd VP John Jaeqers Moolah Shrine Center 3rd VP Jim Fritz OSU – OPERATIONAL SUPPORT UNIT Sec'y Treas/Scribe, Bob Daniels H-636-441-4917 On October 19, 2019, Potentate Don Taylor creat- Director: Bud Waters 636-225-2354 C-636-675-4590 ed a new UNIT at Moolah Shrine Center! President: Dennis Martin 636-293-3348 E-MAIL [email protected] The new Unit includes the Sound Unit, Stage Vice President: Gary Fanger 636-447-2361 Crew and Provost (Security Unit). Secretary: Will Hodgen 314-808-3208 *** Happy New Year!! *** Treasurer: Charlie Haas 314-575-5020 Congratulations to the newly Elected Potentate The purpose of this new Unit is to operate and and the rest of the Divan line along with all the maintain the audio/video, stage, decorating and We Dance So Kids Can Walk other Units and Club Officers at Moolah for 2020, lighting needs and operational security require- especially for newly Elected officers of TCAA. ments of the Moolah Shrine Center for all Moolah Happy New Year! Now that life is starting to slow functions, at the direction of the Potentate. To down keep your New Years resolution to get Did you know as a Moolah Shriner, you are also advance its members to attain the highest Sound/ more exercise by coming to the Moolah Shrine a member of TCAA? As a member of TCAA you Stage/Provost standard for the organization and Friday Night Swing Dance for fun, socializing and may also be a guest at our monthly board meet- Moolah Shrine Center. dancing. ing (normally the 4th Wednesday of the month in To promote respect, dignity, good fellowship and January we have 4 dances. January 10 and 24 the Sheiks Club around 6:30pm), we just ask that sociability for and among its membership. are DJ nights. January 17 and 31 are band night. you call the Secretary or President in advance so To work together as one single unit to support the There is no January 3rd dance due to the New that we have head count for refreshments. missions provided with this merger. Years celebrations. January 17 is Charlie Mann a band playing swing, pop, 80's, country, Rock and If you hear or see a child or a family with a child Meetings are normally held on the 2nd Monday of Roll, classic golden oldies and today's hits. that may be able to use the services of our hos- the month in our Unit Room located on January 31 is Fanfare in the Oasis Room. They pital, please let them know. Our Hospital needs the 3rd Floor, SW Hallway at 7:00 PM with Dinner play a wide variety of music from Pop, Motown, patients. at 6:00 PM. R&B, Rock Classics and Big Band. They play songs everyone can enjoy. * * * What is TCAA * * * For more info please contact: As members of Temple Charity Activities Asso- Mike Reese, Director at 314-229-3682 We provide a cash bar at all of our dances. You ciation (TCAA), we help provide and assist Our David Jacobi, 2020 President at 314-795-1732. are welcome to bring your own snacks. No out- St. Louis Hospital with some of their needs and side drinks are allowed. requests for the hospital and/or patients. Ask your Unit Representative or call Bob (636-675- Admission is $6 on DJ nights. Doors open at 6:30 4590) and we can come out to your meetings and pm. Basic dance lessons start at 7 pm. The DJ give a brief talk. Who are the Unit plays from 7 pm to 10:30pm. Admission is $10 Representatives? Each Shrine Unit 1717 TCAA continued.. can have up to 3 of their members to represent your Shrine Unit and can have a vote at our TCAA Monthly meetings.

The 1st Annual Heirloom Appraisal Event – “Date to be Announced”

In conjunction with the Kodner Art Gallery, the Temple Charities and Activities Association is organizing the 1st Annual Heirloom Appraisal Event at the Moolah Shrine Ballroom Date to be Announced with the proceeds to benefit Moolah Shrine. We plan to have two appraisal sessions: the first from 11 am to 2 pm and the second from 2 pm to 5 pm. The tickets for a session will be $15 each, and every $15 ticket will entitle the holder to an appraisal of an heirloom by one of the Kodner Galleries affiliated experts in the areas of art, glassware, jewelry, sports memorabilia, and more. Tickets to attend without an appraisal will be $5 each.

As with many other fundraisers, $5 from the sale of each ticket sold will go to the Shrine Clubs or your Units that sold the tickets.

Ever thought about purchasing ID Theft Protection and/or Pre-Paid Legal assistance, give us a call and we have a program in place that just may help you out while also supporting TCAA.

Our New Hospital is going well and here are the newer Hospital statistics: November – Inpatient 17, Outpatient Surgery 38, Outpatient Clinic 737, Telehealth 0 December - Hospital statistics numbers not yet available.

REMEMBER OUR HOSPITAL NEEDS KIDS, SO SPREAD THE WORD. PLEASE ALERT THE OFFICERS WHEN YOU KNOW OF SICKNESS OR DISTRESS.

Noble Tim Burkett recognized several mem- us when you can, just let Noble Jim Trammell Capital SC bers that had been extremely supportive of know you are coming so we have enough President: David Lewis 573-338-5537 the MOCHIP program. He reported that he meals to accommodate all of us. His phone Secretary: David Mauldin 573-338-0211 has a couple of MOCHIP events planned for number is above. Treasurer: Jim Trammell 573-896-4389 early in 2020. Noble Tim Burkett is the Grand Lodge representative for Region 5 Missouri David Mauldin, Secretary We want to wish everyone a very happy and Child Identification Program (MOCHIP) at the prosperous New Year. We closed out our last Cole County Health Department in Jefferson Daniel Boone meeting of 2019 with a wonderful Chicken City. Please remember that he is always will- Dinner at the Club. We talked about some ing to come to your event to provide MOCHIP SC cleaning up and brush burning around our Services. He is at the Cole County Health beautiful building in the upcoming couple As we welcome in the new year, we want to wish Department providing MOCHIP services on each of you a Happy New Year! of months. We welcomed back a couple of the 1st Wednesday of every month. The our members who had been in the hospital number to reach Tim is (918) 913-2275. Congratulations to Potentate Don Taylor and First recently. 2019 has been a good year for the MOCHIP works directly with Amber Alert. Lady Diane for a fantastic 2019! Illustrious Sir Don Capital Shrine Club. We made a good show- The Capitol Shrine Club meets on the second really packed his past year full of fun filled events. ing at Central States and our beautiful Lady Tuesday of every month except July and Michelle Dawson won Third Place at the first August and is located at 2432 Tanner Bridge First Lady Diane brought the 1st Annual FEZtival ever “Diva Derby”. And we collected more A & Road, Jefferson City, MO. Feel free to join of Trees to Moolah, and what a huge success! J dollars than any year before. Daniel Boone sponsored 2 Tree Displays in the 41 total displays. We had Santa, the Kris Kringle Café, the Chanters were singing, and the Moolah band was playing. What a fantastic idea to bring so many people to our building. Thank you, First Lady Diane and her Chairman Robby Dirkers, for getting us all in the Holiday Spirit!

But wait… There was even more in 2019… Illustrious Sir Don brought back the New Year’s Party and it was the icing on the cake to his very successful year. We had great food, lots to drink, and the band & DJ kept us dancing all night long. It was great to see the room filled to capacity and 18 everyone having a fantastic time. Congratulations Don and Diane for a very successful year; and thank you both for all your hard work to make this tiger SC past year fun for all of us! President: Andy Diehls 660-676-6523 Daniel Boone Shrine Club is a sociable group that Secretary: Patrick Talbott 573-489-3539 include our Ladies at all our activities. We meet By Mitch Weinsting the last Thursday of the month at JJ’s restaurant in O’Fallon. We arrive around 6:30 for dinner and Happy New Year!! Did you bring in the New Year in fun? As we start a new year at Tiger Shrine Club order off the menu. After dinner (around 7:30) the we will continue with a monthly meeting, chicken dinner and good ole fun! We continue to do work guys have a meeting and the ladies play bunko. around the club to keep it looking good and recently upgraded the sewer system to make things better. Whether you are a member of Daniel Boone, or Come out to the meeting to have a say in what we do this year. There are so many opportunities and not -- we would love to have you and your Lady we need to make sure we take advantage of all that is available. The installation of officers will be on join us. We’ll make sure that you and your Lady February 8, 2020, at the Knights of Columbus just north of the club and the food will be fantastic, the are greeted when you arrive and that you’ll always drinks will be cold and the conversation will be breathtaking. Please look to the mail for your invitation feel welcome. If you want to join us for one of our and plan to attend. dinners – just show up!!! For more information about our Shrine Club, give President Dave a call The January meeting will be on 1/27/20, come out and see what we have planned for 2020. Folks start at 636-734-7718. showing up around 5:30pm. Come out and enjoy the club and have a good meal and some cool drinks.

Our next meeting is Thursday, January 30th. The Tiger Shrine club is located at 2315 N Stadium Blvd, Columbia, MO 65202. Give us a try and I can guarantee you and your Lady will have a great time!

YOMO members Rob Hynes, Stan Zurosky, Justin Doherty, DJ Hermen, & Paul Smith Do got an exclusive meet & greet with the Stanley Cup! The St. Louis Blues won the Stanley Cup on June 12, 2019!

Cape Shrine Club donated $15,000.00 to Shriners Hospitals for Children!

Pictured with Illustrious Sir Don Taylor is Noble Jim Schmidt, Brandon Parker, & Gerald Eaker.

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Wishing you all the many blessings of the New Please note - Petitions for Degrees must be signed Year including good health, and peace on earth. by two sponsors, one of which must be a member in fall good standing of the Lodge the petition is presented Hoping to see you soon! to. The other signer can be a Master Mason in Phantom Hugs, good standing of any Lodge. Noble Lodge candi- Lady Marcia Jacobi, High Priestess date’s petitions will be read before the lodge at the next Regular Communication and the candidate will be informed of the subsequent steps necessary. oct 24th Noble Lodge has a book rack outside the Lodge Room. It has various books and publications about Worshipful Master: Tom Cupples, 636-685-5555 Masonry. Feel free to borrow any thing you’d like [email protected] to read, or if you have some books you’d like Secretary: John Schembri 314.878.4129 donate, please do so. j s c h e m b r i 4 1 2 9 @ g m a i l . c o m Asst. Secretary: William Benson 636.219.9249 To get the most up-to-date information on what’s [email protected] happening at Noble Lodge, check out our website at http://www.noble684.com. Noble Lodge’s Regular communications scheduled If you have any questions, contact the Master or in January will be held on Tuesday, January 7th Secretary from the information listed above. and Tuesday, January 21st and in February they will be held on Feb 4th and Feb. 18. Light dinner begins at 6:00 pm with our gavel falling at 7:00pm. All Nobles of the Shrine are invited to attend. We President: Patricia Darter January tentatively plan to do EA degree(s) on the second V. Pres.: Verna Pickles Stated Meeting Communication of every month. Secretary: Kathy Myers Treasurer: Kathy Kelley Menu Noble Lodge and the Masonic Home of Missouri Happy New Year! had a very successful Veterans program on No- Meatloaf vember 20th at the Moolah Shrine open meeting with over 120 Veterans receiving a masonic flag, All ladies of the temple are invited to join us on Mashed Potatoes pin and a certificate. the 4th Wednesday for lunch, fun, & fellowship. Lunch is $15.00 and we usually have a fun activity Corn O’Brien Noble Lodge conducted a MOCHIP event at the after lunch. This month we will hear some beautiful House Salad Moolah Shrine on December 14th as part of the songs from Dave & Marcia Jacobi. Rolls & Butter “Lunch with Santa”. We had 20 needy families Peach Pie from the Pattonville School District which Hope to see you there! 22 included roughly 60 young children. -Marcia Jacobi 23 24 2020 Moolah® Shrine Circus Ad Book 2020 Moolah® Shrine Circus Ad Book Ad Size Width x Length Black/White 2 Color Ad Size Width x Length Black/White Black/Red 2 Color Full Page 7.5” x 9.5” $500 Black/Red$600 Full1/2 Page Page (Hor.) 7.5”7.5” x x 9.5” 4.75” $500$250 $600$350 1/21/2 Page Page (Hor.) (Ver.) 7.5”3.75” x x4.75” 9.5” $250$250 $350$350 1/21/3 Page Page (Ver.) 3.75”7.5” xx 3”9.5” $250$180 $350$250 1/31/4 Page Page (Hor.) 7.5”7.5” x x 3” 2.375” $180$135 $250$190 1/41/4 Page Page (Hor.) (Ver.) 7.5”3.75” x x2.375” 4.75” $135$135 $190$190 1/4Business Page Card (Ver.) 3.75”3.5” xx 2”4.75” $135$ 50 $190$ 65 Business Card 3.5” x 2” $ 50 $ 65 2 color ads are in black and red. 2 color ads are in black and red. February 3rd, 2020 is the deadline to submit ads. 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Any questions related to paperwork or pricing call Monica at 314-878-6301 x100 or Any questions related to paperworkemail [email protected] or pricing call Monica at 314-878-6301 x100 or Any questions related to artworkemail [email protected] or graphics call Lauren at 314-878-6301 x101 or Any questions related to artworkemail or [email protected] graphics call Lauren at 314-878-6301 x101 or email [email protected] 2020 Moolah® Shrine Circus Ad 2020 Moolah® Shrine Circus Ad Company Advertising:______Company Advertising:______Contact Name:______Contact Phone:______Contact Name:______Contact Phone:______Address:______City, State, Zip:______Address:______City, State, Zip:______E-mail Address:______Date Submitting:______E-mail Address:______Date Submitting:______Size of Ad:______Cost: $______Size of Ad:______Cost: $______Check Payment Type: Cash______Check_____ Credit____ CheckCredit Paymentonly accepted Type: Cash______Check_____via phone 314.878.6301 Credit____ Credit only accepted via phone 314.878.6301 Shriner Name Selling Ad ______Shriner Name Selling Ad ______Unit/Club/Committee Name______Unit/Club/CommitteeThank Name______you! We appreciate your support! Thank you! We appreciate your support! Proceeds are for the benefit of Moolah® Temple. Payments are not deductible as charitable contributions. 4 Proceeds are for the benefit of Moolah2020® Temple. Circus Payments Sponsor Optionsare not deductible as charitable contributions. 4 2020 Circus Sponsor Options 25 26 Meeting Schedules Stated Meetings January 15th May 20th October 21st Stated Meeting Reminders: Dress in business casual, Dues Cards are February 12th July 15th November 18th required, babysitting is provided, dinner is served at 5:30pm and March 11th August 19th December 16th (election) meetings begin at 7:00pm, along with balloting on all new petitions for April 15th September 16th memberships. Units & Committees Name Date & Time Location Contact Air Patrol 2nd Mon. Bill Stears 636-279-0888 American Muscle 1st Wed. 6:30pm Unit Room Dave Evans 314-724-8606 Arab Patrol 1st Mon. Drill Practice 4th Mon. Patrick Hensley, PP 314-330-7028 Band Every Wed. Jack Scherrer 314-644-5362 BBQ Smokin’ Nobles 1st Wed. 7:30pm Unit Room Dennis Burkholder 314-570-1904 Chanters 1st Mon. Business Meeting 7:30pm Unit Room David Larkin 636-734-7718 Rehearsal every Mon. 7:30pm Clowns 3rd Mon. John Frederick 314-541-4985 DeMolay 3rd Wed. 6:30pm Jeff Kitsmiller, Jr. 314-991-1511 Directors Staff 1st Mon. Fred Zurfluh, IV 314-910-3950 Drum Corps 2nd Mon. David Glenn 314-560-4431 Rehearsals 1st, 3rd, 4th Mon. Gateway 500 2nd Tues. Dave Hope 314-406-0744 Guides Last Friday Rick Mayer 314-603-2106 Hospital Reception Comm. 2nd Wednesday 7:00pm Unit Room Jim Gesell 636-352-5146 Legion of Honor 4th Tues. Gale Going 314-703-0548 Motor Patrol 2nd Mon. Steve Lovell 314-898-2372 Mounted Lancers 2nd Wed. Ranch Allen Coggins 314-602-7454 Operational Support Unit 2nd Mon. Behind the Ballroom Mike Reese 314-229-3682 Seniors 1st Mon. 3rd Mon. Business Guides Room Ken Zesch 314-610-7452 Sportsmen Unit 3rd Mon. 6:30pm Sheik’s Club Brett Grimm 314-606-4622 Swing Dance Unit 1st Mon. 6:30pm Bud Waters 314-712-6622 TCAA 4th Wed. 6:00pm Oasis Tim Carlson 314-774-0679 Unique Motors 2nd & 4th Mon. Ken Wright 636-288-1130 YOMO 2nd Wed. Lenny Martin, PP 314-795-6561

Clubs Name Date & Time Location Contact Cape SC 4th Wed. 6:00pm Shriner’s Hall James Tilley 573-579-7543 5701 Old Cape Road East Jackson, MO 63755 Capital SC 2nd Tues. 6:30pm Capital SC Curt Mathews 573-636-7749 Daniel Boone SC Last Thurs. 6:30pm JJ’s Restaurant David Larkin 314-734-7718 Ecmo SC 1st Fri. 7:30pm ECMO SC Steve Zaitz 636-524-5276 Four Rivers SC 2nd Mon. 7:30pm Gray Summit Tim Hopwood 573-226-3239 Joachim SC 2nd Mon. 7:00pm Shekinah Lodge #256 William Kohout 636-399-4814 Little Dixie SC 4th Wed. L.D. Shrine Park Steve Sales 573-424-6938 Mid-Mo SC 2nd Wed. Call for Location Darren Brookman 573-220-6219 Nemo SC 3rd Thurs. 6:00pm Call for Location Steve Whitaker 573-248-6015 Ozark SC. 2nd Mon. 411 Springfield Rd. Matt Curtman 573-690-5617 Owensville, MO Semo SC 1st Fri. 6:30pm Semo SC Terry Bunting 573-620-1243 Three Rivers SC 3rd Fri. 6:30pm Three Rivers SC Bobby Wicker 573-718-4332 Tiger SC Last Mon. Tiger SC Andrew Diehls 660-676-6523 Tri County SC Last Tues. 6:00pm Masonic Lodge - Sikeston Chester Marrow 573-620-5479 Appendant Bodies Name Date & Time Location Contact Daughters of the Nile 1st Wed. Noble Lodge #684 Marie Preble 314-578-1671 Ladies Oriental Shrine 3rd Mon. Noble Lodge #684 Marcia Jacobi 314-541-3393 of North America Temple Club 4th Wed. Oasis Patricia Darter 314-954-2803 27 Imagine your next event at Moolah! Come on in and book your next event with us! If you would like to take a look at our rooms feel free to stop by 9:00a-4:30p Monday-Friday.

The below rates are only for 2020.

Moolah Unit/Club/Committee Events: Ballroom: $750 Oasis: $450 $500 security deposit (refunded if no damages are found)

Member Benefits for Moolah Shriners & Immediate Family: Ballroom: $1,000 Oasis: $550 $500 security deposit (refunded if no damages are found)

Non-Shriner & General Public Events: Ballroom: $2,000 Oasis: $1,100 $500 security deposit (refunded if no damages are found)

Booking: Moolah Office 314.878.6301 Exclusive Caterers: Genesis Catering 314.894.7073, Orlando’s Catering 314-638-6660, Russo Catering 314.427.4955, Valenti’s Catering 314-691-7958 Catering and bar services must go through one of our caterers. Imagine your wedding with this beautiful backdrop, our Gazebo! It can be rented for $750! This includes a Thursday night rehearsal.

Call 314.878.6301 to start the booking process! Donating toys & items to Shriners Hospitals for Children - St. Louis For individuals or groups wishing to purchase specific items, we are most in need of the items below. Please keep in mind that 50 percent of our patients are teenagers ages 11–18.

Accepted Donations: Board games such as Apples to Apples, Rummikub, Catch Phrase, Dominoes, Double 12 Sets, Playing cards such as UNO, Skip-Bo, Phase 10, Hair and nail care sets, nail polish, Jewelry – necklaces, bracelets, Makeup sets, makeup bags, Bath and body sets, Gift sets of Axe, Adidas or Old Spice for men with shower gel/sham- poo, Professional sports apparel with team logos – caps, t-shirts, sweatshirts (adult sizes S, M, L, XL, XXL), Gift cards to Wal-Mart, Target, or popular fast food restaurants, Holiday items prior to the holiday, AAA and AA alkaline batteries, Musical toys, Light up toys, Preschool toys, Dolls and Barbies, Popular character toys, Stuffed animals – brand new, 12” or smaller, Matchbox car sets, LEGOS kits andBionicles, Coloring and activity books, Crayons, Art/activity kits, Backpacks/sports bags, Fleece tie blankets and small lap quilts in small quantities of one bag or less. (Patients LOVE fleece tie blankets – they are their #1 preference!)

We are unable to accept: Used toys, Used stuffed animals, Beanie Babies, Large stuffed animals of any kind, Dollar store toys, Large blankets/quilts/afghans, Pillows (handmade), Pillow cases, VCR tapes, Books/comic books, Sports collector/trading cards of any type, Collectible postage stamps, Greeting cards (new or used), Campbells soup labels, Large ride-on items, Holiday items after holiday has passed, School notebooks, paper, scissors, erasers, Used medical equipment, Clothing (new or used)

Donations of 4 bags/boxes or less are accepted at the hospital on weekdays between the hours of 10 am and 2 pm. For larger donations, advance notice is requested. When applicable and with advance notice, larger in-kind donations will be directed to the Moolah Shriners at 12545 Fee Fee Rd. St. Louis, MO 63146. 28 *Directly behind Mid-Rivers Mall Valenti's Market & Catering Co. Since 1937

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October: Transportation: Anonymous $10.00, Swing Dance $1,000.00, Air Patrol $1,000.00, Drum Corps $1,000.00 Directory Ballroom Capital Campaign: Laura Murer $50.00, Charlie Eisenkramer $400.00, Arthur Montgomery Financial Advisory Steven Sellenriek $250.00, Ladies Bunco $46.00, Air Patrol $3,000.00, 314-238-0207 Hospital Reception Com. $500.00, James & Dorothy Hubeli $400.00 Moolah Temple: Arab Patrol Sporting Clays Shoot $1,000.00, Mike Becker $2,000.00, Noble Lodge Brandenburg Law Offices Wills, Trusts & #684 $1,000.00, Guides $1,913.51, Richard Watts $500.00, Guides Bingo $1,000.00, Probate Estates - 314-993-4261 William Hall $10.00, Farris Matney $100.00, Roger Fagerberg $5.00, Philip Keim $10.00, Carl Thornton $25.00, Robert Schumann $10.00, Larry Bumgarner $50.00, Eric Rau $5.00, Guides BINGO! Starts at 11:00 a.m. every Thursday at the VFW Post in Overland David Cook $10.00, Thomas Abernathy $100.00, William Kratz $5.00, Thomas Groves $5.00, Richard Krumrey $10.00, Dale Clark $25.00, A. Goeke $40.00, Robert Schmidt $30.00, John A. Mackiewicz Harold Turnbull $15.00, David Crader $25.00, Irvin Waller $10.00, Riley Fitzgerald $25.00, 314-565-3852 Charles Briner $30.00, Thomas Parshudie $20.00, Billie Anderson $5.00, Michael O’Cheltree $15.00, John Warren $10.00, John Story $10.00, Joseph Knese $30.00, Gary Wallace $50.00, South County Coin & Jewelry James Johnson $15.00, Jimmy Rayburn $15.00, Chad Casalone $150.00, Anthony Daniele $25.00, 3325 Lemay Ferry Road - 314-892-3678 Bruce Cooper $ 65.00, Frederick Deveydt $10.00, Joseph Sells $15.00, Herbert Johnson $25.00, Gary Julius $32.50, Tracy Whitehead $10.00 Steven Nudelman - Bommarito Cadillac, Circus: Guides $1,800.00 (Angels) , Guides $1,500.00 (child coupons) Inc. 636-928-2300 Potentate Account: Kentucky Colonels of Moolah $500.00 Valenti's Market & Catering 6750 Mexico Rd. November: 636-970-2992 Transportation: Robby Gale $1,000.00, Ring Central $100.00, Tuscan Lodge #360 $500.00 Potentate Suite: Larry & Lou Jones $50.00 Ballroom Capital Campaign: Coulter Family $50.00 Circus: $100.00 Moolah Temple: Donald Scoville $15.00, Reggie Hicks $5.00, Jeffrey Zesch $35.00

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January February

1st New Years Day (office closed) 1st Guides/Directors Staff Presentation 4th Nemo Bus Trip 2nd Super Bowl Party 10th Ambassadors Meeting 8th Capital/Little Dixie/Tiger (Ambassadors Only) Shrine Club Presentation 11th Yomo, Air Patrol, Arab Patrol, 12th Stated Meeting - Ladies Welcome & Gateway 500 Presentation 14th Ambassadors Meeting (Ambassadors only) 15th Stated Meeting - Ladies Welcome Swing Dance presents Trilogy 17th Swing Dance presents Charlie Mann Band 15th ECMO SC Installation 18th Three Rivers Shrine Club Presentation Clowns Presentation MidMo SC Installation 22nd Temple Club Motown at Moolah 25th Clowns Trivia Night 22nd Potentate’s Presentation Ball 31st Swing Dance presents Fanfare 26th Temple Club March April

6th Swing Dance presents Charlie Mann 3rd Swing Dance presents Charlie Mann 7th Circus Parade & Kickoff (ballroom) 8th Daughters of the Nile Installation 10th Ambassadors Meeting 11th Stated Meeting - Ladies Welcome (Ambassadors Only) 13th Ambassadors Meeting Good Friday (Office Closed) (Ambassadors Only) 11th Scottish Rite Reunion 19th-22nd Moolah Shrine Circus 15th Stated Meeting - Ladies Welcome 25th Temple Club 17th Swing Dance presents Crossfire 26th-27th Junior Achievement 19th Grand Master’s Breakfast 29th LOS Installation 22nd Temple Club

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