East-West All Star Game in Baker City Al Kader OASIS from the Potentate’S Desk Published Monthly Al Kader, Shriners International by 2019 Potentate I.S

A Publication of Shrine Masons. Sept. 2019 - Vol. 119, Issue 9

East-West All Star Game in Baker City Al Kader OASIS From the Potentate’s Desk Published Monthly Al Kader, Shriners International by 2019 Potentate I.S. Todd Weedman 25100 SW Parkway Ave. Wilsonville, OR 97070-9600 A few months back I talked about Phone: (503) 682-4420 “Vivid Visions” and “Audacious Goals,” Fax: (503) 685-5080 the spirit of which are not new ideas Email: [email protected] for Al Kader. This has been evident www.AlKaderShriners.org Subscription Price $8.00 / yr this summer by some exceptional achievements by our Clubs, Units, and Elected Divan Nobles. For example, the recent East- Todd Weedman, Potentate West Football game is composed of Carl Thompson, Chief Rabban many smaller tasks that require dozens Terry Griffith, Assistant Rabban Mark Phillips, High Priest & Prophet of Nobles and their Ladies to labor Carl Robinson,Oriental Guide hundreds of hours to make that event the Gillan Bradley, Treasurer grand success it is. Consider this for a Dick Duer, Recorder moment, the small but mighty Tillamook

Appointed Divan Shrine Club sold $10,800 in ads for the Greg O’Neal, 1st Ceremonial Master E/W game program, 66 of those ads Jeremy Ward, 2nd Ceremonial Master were a mere $35 each – That is a lot of Bill Hinkle, Director hustle from the Nobles in God’s Country! Mel DeHut, Marshal Kevan Snyder, Captain of the Guard Furthermore, the Food Caravan’s growth has been sensational and is on Curtis Hanson, Legion of Honor Adjutant track to break through the one million dollar mark this year. In Nashville, Larry Evey, Outer Guard Kenton Wolfe, Chaplain I had a chance to enlighten some Imperial officers about this – you should Zack Blalack, Outer Guard have seen their eyes! It apparently held their attention, because when Dick Crist, Outer Guard speaking with our Imperial Potentate at summer PNSA he indicated Carey Huckaba, Outer Guard it is on his calendar to attend and give acknowledgment of such an Bill Quier, Outer Guard accomplishment, placing the Food Caravan on the International Shrine Jim Loenning, Outer Guard Robert Miltenberger, Outer Guard map. This wouldn’t be the case without the hard work of so many Shrine Clubs thought out the state. Potentate’s Aides Executive Aides I.S. Ard and Carol Pratt One of many other successful efforts is the Shrine Run for a Child in Chief Aides Brian and Jennifer Williams Bend. Born from a casual conversation, it has raised in excess of $130,000 Larry Maine, Marty Bush, Roger Reed and over the previous 6 years and we forecast a bright future given its initial Kristie Bjork, Alicia Moss, Lori Calkins, John and Barbara Wilde, Steve and Paula Levin, trajectory. Nathaniel Pratt, Judy Smith Each of these is fueled by the energy of many nobles who are driven and Temple Unit Staff inspired. But in addition, those men have shared their enthusiasm in such Jay Carey, Director of Units a manner as to gain the support of their communities and thereby taking Ken Hall, Assistant Dir. of Units their efforts to a higher level. Other Appointments Whether it was recent or 65 years ago, we can see success is a product Skip Stanaway, Ambassador at Large of vision, inspiration through action, and achievement by means of Ron Ellenson, Ambassador Gary Scott, Ambassador refinement. We are fortunate to have many Nobles who have the knowledge to make these events so successful. Consider them a resource Emeritus to vet your own ideas, be what they may. Let this be the year your Club or Roy Armentrout, Recorder Unit takes the first step to breathe life into the next “Big Thing!” Kenji Yaguchi, Ambassador Robert Keller, Treasurer On another note, I want to thank everyone who attended the East-West I.S. Dave Johnson, Editor game in Baker City. All the activities were a pleasure to attend because you OASIS were there with us. Having the Concert and Oriental bands play during Potentate I.S. Todd Weedman, Publisher the Saturday luncheon brought back many fond memories of years past Patrick Sheehan, Editor – music, laughter, visiting and sharing tall tales with our brethren is the Art Thompson, Photographer cement that strengthens our bonds. Where would the hospital be without Items must be received by the 10th of the month to [email protected] for Al Kader Shriners – and us without each other? next month’s issue. Advertising Rates on Request

2 Al Kader Oasis - September 2019 Fez Lunch Hopwerks Urban Brewery 2944 SE Powell Blvd., Portland

September 27th, 12:00-2:00 pm Notice of Stated Meeting RSVP to [email protected] Monday, October 28, 2019

5:00 p.m. Oasis 6:00 p.m. Dinner 7:00 p.m. Stated Meeting

Al Kader Shrine - Shiners International Shrine Center - Wilsonville, Oregon

2019 Dues Card Required. Doors open at 5:00 p.m.

by Order of: Potentate I.S. Todd Weedman Attest: Dick Duer, Recorder

Chaplain’s Report good public speakers through Lodge and Shrine by Noble Kenton Wolfe activities. Relationships. Humans are social and need What can be more noble that participating in the relationships. What are relationships? They might greatest fraternity supporting the world’s greatest be connections, associations or involvement. We all philanthropy? The Shriners medical system has have relationships such as spouses, ladies, partners, treated over 1 ½ million children and improved their family, and friends. We might think of relations as lives. What a legacy! What a relationship! romantic. However, there are other types – and a As I attend and participate in Lodge and Shrine need for these relationships as well. activities I observe many great relationships Many people might have a need for a fraternal not seen elsewhere. There is something about relationship. Shrine/Masons experience participating in Lodge degree work, participating in relationships that they might not experience parades with a Shrine Unit, and working at Lodge elsewhere. They can find a need to be part of and Shrine activities that can form quite a bond of something bigger and greater than the individual. something greater than friendships. They can help be part of making and experiencing Attend your Lodge and Al Kader Shrine activities, good men becoming better men. They might bring someone with you and see what relationships experience good men becoming great leaders. They you develop than can enrich your life and that of might experience many activities they enjoy. others. I have observed good men become better men I also need to mention that it also can be fun as well! through Lodge and Shrine activities. They can experience leadership opportunities. They can work “Surround yourself with people who make you a better with others of like minds toward a common goal. person.” - Author unknown I have seen men who had difficulty standing before a group unable to introduce themselves become

Al Kader Oasis - September 2019 3 Tualatin Valley Shrine Club enough to be here to celebrate. by Noble Herb Richardson Any questions – please contact Past Queen Paulette Schlee at [email protected] or It is hard to believe that it is September already me [email protected], or visit www. and the summer time fun, parades, picnics, and nydiatemple.com. time at the beach are memories for many. Never- the-less it is time to put away the toys of summer and get back to business. Oh, and let us not forget Oriental Band to mind those school speed zones once more. by Noble Kevan Snyder Thanks to all who came out to our annual picnic The Dallas parade (Saturday, July 20th) was a great in August. President Bill and his staff put together event with Noble Mel Hervey and his Lady Kathy, some fine picnic offerings and I don’t think anyone hosting a social time and lunch before and after the left hungry. Many thanks also to the Al Kader parade. Noble Mel won ‘Best Band Director’ at the Oriental Band for joining in the fun and providing OB competition at the Shrine Imperial Session in the entertainment. Not to be forgotten are many Nashville earlier in July and he is an excellent host thanks to the ladies for bringing those cookies and as well. desserts. The Oriental Band enjoyed good fellowship and I really don’t have much else to report on this food on Tuesday, July 30th, at Famous Dave’s in month so I’ll just say that our next business Tualatin. meeting and dinner will be at the Peppermill The Black Camel visited the OB, when Noble Restaurant on Wednesday, September 18th at 6:00 Phil Strothers wife Robbie passed away July 31, pm. Come early for some social time before the 2019 and again when our Noble Brother Jim Lang meeting starts. And don’t forget to bring those passed. Please keep them (and Lady Katherine) in bottles and cans for our fund drive. If anything your thoughts and prayers. changes between now and then I’ll let you know by mail, email or phone call. The Baker City, Shrine East/West Football Game and Parade, was an amazing event and well My email address is [email protected] attended. Thursday August 1st, we dined at The and my home phone is 503-691-6711 El Erradero restaurant and they had room for our entire group. We had a great time. Friday was golf Have a safe Labor Day. in the morning, followed by lunch at The Main Event Bar. As usual we filled the back of the dining Nydia Temple No. 4 area and everyone had a good time. That evening by Past Queen Kathy Walliker we enjoyed the band “Steak Dinner” behind the hotel, and took the float to Dairy Queen for Lady The members of Nydia Temple, Daughters of the Janelle’s birthday, hosted by Noble Ralph Jubb. Nile, are very excited to be celebrating our 100th Special thanks to the Motor Escort for keeping us anniversary this year (see pages 10-11). We have all out of trouble. many activities planned, but the big one of the year is when the Supreme Queen visits. This year, we The next day, The OB got to trade tunes with the will be returning “home” to the previous home of Concert Band, at the hotel pool area. The music Nydia Temple for 60 years, now the Portland Art was heartfelt, and hung in the air like the sweet Museum. The members only ceremonial begins scent of flowers. at 1:30 in the Sunken Ballroom, and the banquet, which includes family and guests, will be upstairs A local Shrine Noble made a point of telling me how in the Grand Ballroom starting at 6:00 pm, social much he liked Noble Jim Lang. He told me of the time starting at 5:00. times spent with the OB, and that he had taken Jim to Lake Anthony on fishing trips. It reminded me of All friends of Nydia Temple are welcome to join us how our adventures together can help us stay with for the banquet. Tickets cost $55, and are available each other, in our hearts and minds. now through the deadline of September 17th. Included in the evening’s events will be a historical About a mile out of Baker City I got a shock. I saw gala – at look back at 100 years of history, a the OB bus and float on the side of the road with history table displaying valuable items from Noble Art Hermanson on the phone. It took me a Nydia’s history, and of course a champagne toast. while to process what I saw, but I pulled over. Noble It’s a once in a lifetime event for all of us fortunate

4 Al Kader Oasis - September 2019 Brian Williams (special thanks to him) and his actually do form a partnership with our spouses for Lady Jennifer were on the scene; with Noble Art the advancement of each of us. and Lady Lynn. The bus needed radiator repair, so everyone got on the phone and called for help. As Within the context of the Shrine, it is imperative always, Shriners were there to help each other. that each of us and every Club and Unit form partnerships. You can do it alone, but it is a great Please come to the next ‘Live at the Shrine Dance deal easier and financially advantageous for us to Night,’ to help pay for the radiator repair. cultivate our businesses and form these long-lasting bonds. Shriners Run for a Child In Central Oregon the Masonic Lodge and the by Terry Griffith, Assistant Rabban Central Oregon Shrine Club has worked together to do exactly that, form partnerships. We, like all By definition a partnership is “an arrangement groups, must look outside the box to enhance where parties, known as partners, agree to and expand our fraternities. It one case this cooperate to advance their mutual needs. Partners partnership overlaps from the Shrine into the may be individuals, businesses, interest based Masonic Lodge. Albertson’s/Safeway of Bend is organizations, governments or combinations.” Probably the most important and common partnership for each of us is our marriage. We continued on page 8

Fall Ceremonial Schedule - Dedicated to Earl Swenson

Friday, October 4th 6:00 pm Candidate Dinner at Portland Shrine Hospital 7:00 pm Hospital Tour

Saturday, October 5th 11:00 am Candidates arrive at Al Kader Shrine Center – Wilsonville 11:30 am Ladies depart for fun filled day 12:30 pm Divan Meeting (if required) 1-4:00 pm General shenanigans and initiation 5:00 pm Ladies return to Shrine Center for dinner and evening celebrating our new Nobles. Nobles contact the Al Kader Shrine Office for Reservations 503-682-4420, $20 per person. Candidates and their Lady are FREE

Earl David Swenson, 96, was Because of his childhood and memories of food born in Boone, Iowa on March strife, he has a heart to help those who currently 9th, 1923. Memories from struggle. Earl and Ruth also served with Meals on his childhood are wrapped in Wheels by delivering meals to seniors throughout hunger. He was only 6 when the Portland area for 30 years. He drove until he the stock market crashed in was 92 and then “retired” again. He continues to 1929. He remembers his father serve by being active in his church and says he lives lost the farm and moved the by H.I.M. - “Honor, Integrity and Mercy”. family into a house that rented for $8 per month. As a young man, he followed his Earl has family ties that thread through much of peers enlisting right after Pearl Harbor and served in western history; his great-great-grandfather was the Marines as a platoon scout and demolition specialist Jacques Cartier, who founded Canada – Earl is also in the 1st Marine Division, which landed on Guadalcanal a descendant of William Brewster, a passenger on in 1942 undersupplied and underprepared, frequently the Mayflower, who served as an English Official living on captured Japanese rice. In 1943 Earl was and Senior Elder of the Plymouth Colony. injured and honorably discharged. He took employment Earl is a devoted Mason of 73 years and a dedicated at the shipyard and there met Ruth McCraw. They were Shriner of 11 years; being a very active Greeter and married later that year and enjoyed 61 years together, was that unit’s Chaplain in 2015. He has received until Ruth’s passing in 2005. several service awards, including the distinguished Earl retired in 1985 after working 41 years as a network Hiram award in 2000. design engineer for Bell Systems. He then started Earl is definitely a man who has a passion for people serving the hungry through SnowCap Community and a huge zest for life! Charities, where Ruth was on the board of directors.

Al Kader Oasis - September 2019 5 FIGHT NIGHT September 14, 2019

IT’S TIME. The Cyclowns are proud to present the SECOND ANNUAL Black Tie Fight Night at Harrington Hall. LIVE Golden Gloves Boxing with Dinner by Riverview Restaurant and no-host Martini / Whiskey Bar.

5:30 Doors / Bar Opens 6:00 Dinner Begins 6:30 10 Bouts of Boxing

All seating based on availability. Ringside table for 4 (row 1) $500 Reserved table for 3 (Row 2) $300 Ringside and Reserved Tables: Call Patrick (503) 734-0337

THIS YEAR WILL FEATURE A “CHEAP SEATS” section under the Mezzanine, lowbrow bar, and no dinner - $30. Call Sarah The most exclusive social of the year. Great for entertaining clients, business partners, and very lucky friends. Must be 18 to attend. Attire: Black Tie Formal. “Cheap Seats” dress code is business casual. Space is extremely limited and previously purchased tables are subject to first right of refusal by last year’s attendees. Whiskey Bar available only to Ringside or Reserved table Guests

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Al Kader Oasis - September 2019 7 our greatest partnership to date. Through the their assigned duties. When they march in, not assistance of one store manager, Mike Connor, he only do they turn heads but each of us involved has helped out the Central Oregon Shrine Club’s with the Run are very happy to see the additional Shriners Run For A Child immensely. Each year help. In this partnership, the Cadets get the most he donates hundreds of dollars towards the free valuable reward – food. Their program keeps BBQ that each Run participant receives at the them on a very strict diet, so to be able to get out Run. Additionally, he feels so strongly about our of the normal routine, be outside and have a BBQ philanthropy that he personally attends the event, hamburger is quite the deal for them. Additionally, bringing ice cream, fruit and other items and I travel out to their base and give an hour-long mans his own booth. We are so lucky to have Mr. presentation twice a year on Masonry and being a Connor on our team. Shriner, complete with Fez. They ask a multitude of questions, beginning with whether or not we are a cult! Once it is established that we are not, then the questions usually get a little more realistic. Partnerships are important not only for what we can get but just as importantly that it gets us out within our communities, which is a way of “getting the Fez out.” To survive we must start thinking outside the box and trying something different. What can you do that is new and innovative? Rise and Shrine Portland Shriners Hospital Fraternal Monthly Newsletter by Dereesa Reid, Executive Director Now you are thinking, so what does he get in this partnership? This is where the true meaning of One of my favorite memories of childhood was the partnership takes over. The Bend Masonic summer camp. My earliest memory of camp was Blue Lodge at Christmas time gives over 75 needy Brownie Girl Scout camp. It was a warm,Texas families Christmas food boxes so they will have a morning in Coleman Park where we were learning complete Christmas Dinner. The food is purchased about early frontier life. The local from Mike Connor’s Albertsons in Bend, at a very equitable price. Additionally, the food purchased newspaper sent a news reporter to write an article for the Al Kader Family Picnic also comes from and take our picture. Today, I still have that faded his store. It is not only about money, it is about newspaper clipping of my childhood friends and working together with someone in the community our summer camp fun. Perhaps, this is one of the to let them see of fraternities. many reasons that I get so excited when we host summer camps at the Portland Shriners Hospital. Our second important partnership is with the Our outstanding therapy department hosts the Oregon Youth Challenge Program, based just Constraint Induced Movement Therapy Camp outside Bend. It is for children between 16-18 and the speech language pathologists (SLP) who are “at risk youth” and this is their only Augmentative & Alternative Communication opportunity to finish high school. This alternative Camp. Our Recreational Therapy program high school teaches discipline, personal growth, offers kids opportunities from horseback riding, self-improvement and self-improvement in a highly kayaking, rock climbing, and more. In July, we structured, non-traditional environment. This is hosted a new camp through our Clinical Research like a boot camp high school. Department called the Neuromuscular Camp, which lasted three weeks. This is an aspect of a For the past several years they have been Shriners Research Grant secured by Susan Sienko, volunteering to help with the set-up, tear-down and clinical researcher at the Portland Shriners course guards for the Central Oregon Shriners Hospital. During this camp, the children set their Run For A Child. They have literally changed the own goals to gain the ability to perform certain atmosphere of the event. tasks. Using games and play, they improved physical coordination, balance, and range of These young men, and women, are extremely motion. Think about it…playing games at camp for structured and disciplined in the performance of three weeks and gaining better physical abilities! If only my gym class was that fun! Just like the old

8 Al Kader Oasis - September 2019 days from my summer camp, our camps are filled Cyclowns with summer fun, friends and new experiences. by Noble Patrick Sheehan I can’t wait to see some of the photos from their experience with us! On August 1st, Al Kader lost one its most beloved members, Jim Lang. P.S. Summer camps aren’t over yet! Transitions Camp 2019 is scheduled for the week of August His amazing stories will live on among the 5th. Susan Labhard will hosting another fun- Cyclowns and other clubs in which he was an filled and information packed week for teens absolute legend. We are all devastated by his transitioning to adulthood! passing and grateful we all had the chance to know him. Wallowa County Shrine Club by Noble Bill Williams Here are a couple of photos taken at Fight Night 2018, which was held in Jimmy’s honor. We love We hosted Wallowa County Shrine players, their you buddy. parents and an Eastside coach at Vali’s Restaurant on Monday, August 12, 2019.

Pictured from Left to Right are: Noble Greg Johnson (Vice President), Noble Gerald Crawford (Treasurer), Coach Duncan Christman, player Tyler Homan (Joseph), Noble Sam Wade, player Coy Aschenbrenner (Enterprise), player Gus Ramsden (Wallowa), Noble Jim Eldred (President), Noble Melvin Brink, Noble Bill Williams (Secretary) and Noble Don Stein. One player, Trey Wandschneider (Joseph) was unable to attend. Coach Christman and the players all said that the visit to the Shrine Hospital and the game were great experiences they would never forget. Tyler will be attending Washington State University, Coy is an electrician apprentice with Joseph Electric, Gus will be playing football at George Fox University and Trey will be trying out for the Eastern Oregon University football team. Our club is proud to have sponsored such outstanding young men, and we wish them the best in all of their future endeavors.

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Queen Kathy Walliker cordially invites you to join Nydia Temple No. 4 for the Official Visit of Supreme Queen Dale Obernolte

October 8, 2019

Ceremonial in the Sunken Ballroom: 1:30pm [members only] Banquet in the Grand Ballroom: 6:00pm Portland Art Museum The Portland Art Museum was previously the Portland Masonic Building. For this historic event we are going “home” for the day. 1119 SW Park Ave.; Portland, Oregon

Banquet & A Memorable Gala Tickets: Guests: $55.00 Nydia Members: $50.00 Ceremonial & Banquet transportaon provided [with a guarantee]

Tickets / Informaon available by: Mail, or call for credit card payment: [advance purchase only .. not sold at the door]

Paulee Schlee, PQ - 515 NE 135th St.; Vancouver, WA 98685 or Phone [360-607-7801] Email: [email protected] Make checks [US Banks & FUNDS] payable to NYDIA TEMPLE No. 4 …. Credit Cards accepted [$2.00 transacon fee applied] Reservaon Deadline: September 17, 2019

10 Al Kader Oasis - September 2019 Nydia Temple No. 4 is excited to welcome you at these Events

….RETURN THE FOLLOWING PORTION….

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Transportaon Cost: $10.00 per person, covers all events [prepaid].

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Tickets / Informaon: Paulee Schlee, PQ - 515 NE 135th Street; Vancouver, WA 98685 Email: [email protected] .. Phone: 360-6077801 Make checks [US Banks & FUNDS] payable to NYDIA TEMPLE No. 4 …. Credit Cards accepted [$2.00 transacon fee applied]

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Al Kader Oasis - September 2019 15 Al Kader Shriners 65th Annual Food Caravan Dinner October 19, 2019 5:30pm

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF WOODSTOCK … PEACE, MAN Sponsored by Nydia Temple and the Hospital Support Group

Pull out your Hippie attire, put on your best bellbottoms And tie dye shirts

Tickets Available at Shrine Center 503-682-4420 Dinner $22.00

Menu: No-host bar: Featurin Purple Haze Beer made by Barbeued Chicken Al Keers Bre Club Potato Salad Cole Sla Baked Beans Chips

Appetizers: Mini hot dos ith condiments eie and ruit trays ith dips Chili small bols

Dessert: Bronies ith and ithout Ice Cream Al Kader Shrine Center 25100 SW Parkay Ave Wilsonville, OR 900

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Kenneth J Murray 9/1 Robert L Fountain 9/15 David D Fuller 9/22 Kenneth C Wright 9/1 Raymond P Reed 9/16 John K Gilman 9/23 Roger W Allen 9/1 James W Brown 9/16 Mark C Phillips 9/23 Robert C Graham 9/2 Brian T Canady 9/16 Michael D Drushella 9/23 James J Seitz 9/2 Larry E Lacey 9/17 George G Clark 9/24 Von D Bailey 9/2 Richard L Blankenship 9/17 Richard E Bangle 9/24 Lance C Shoemaker 9/2 Shawn T Floyd 9/17 Hunter T Bronson 9/24 Norman F Day 9/3 Rocky Wagers 9/17 Jay B Dick 9/25 Derek G Sprague 9/3 Jeffrey S Myers 9/17 John P Smith 9/25 Aaron B Codiga 9/3 Byron A Ward 9/18 Gary V Bowers P.P. 9/26 Ralph H Olsen 9/5 Roger K Williams 9/18 Richard E Mackinnon 9/26 Richard W Garner 9/5 John R Lackey 9/18 Thomas C Vincent 9/26 James E Black 9/6 James W Lehman 9/18 Christopher A Chuculate 9/26 Thomas H Serface 9/6 Lawrence E Bousquet Jr. 9/18 John F Mayse 9/27 Milton M Fox II 9/6 Larry M White 9/18 Bruce G Soulas 9/27 Albert Morris 9/7 James T Leitch 9/18 John R Olson Jr. 9/27 Henry E Keith 9/7 Timothy A Hall 9/18 Ralph P Himmelsbach 9/28 Andrew Stearns 9/8 Donald J Hayhurst 9/19 Roger L Bishop 9/28 Stanley L Buck 9/9 Gregory J Armstrong 9/19 Paul K Davis 9/28 Wayne R Johnson 9/9 Joseph M Moore 9/19 Robert D Bascom 9/28 Walter F McNeill 9/10 Marc L Strong 9/19 John Koch 9/28 Jack L Lozo 9/10 Frank A Bradford 9/19 Melvin J Hervey P.P. 9/28 Matthew A Wand 9/10 Richard King 9/19 Christos Efthimiadis 9/28 Leonard L Haldorson 9/11 Michael A Arnerich 9/19 Peter M Ohlmann 9/28 Jonathan E Dyk 9/11 Francis D Sells 9/20 Ron Carr 9/28 Arthur R Geary 9/11 Richard A Montee 9/20 Timothy W Packard 9/28 William G Field 9/12 Wallace M Thompson 9/20 Herald Reid 9/29 Rodney C Hevland 9/12 Hunt M Compton 9/20 Waldron O Lindblad 9/29 Vernon D Beard 9/13 Robert J Helton 9/21 Robert L Boldt 9/29 Darrell S Carter 9/13 Daniel L Moyer P.P. 9/21 Donald G Stose 9/29 Larry J Easter 9/13 Georg Birns 9/21 Kris J Trachsel 9/29 Durwood C Jaeger 9/14 Carey J Huckaba 9/22 Richard P Merritt 9/29 Jack Stocker 9/14 Michael E Clements 9/22 Brian S Jenkins 9/29 Robert W Miltenberger 9/14 David L Bergmann 9/22 Peter G Wylie 9/30 Roger H Hodge II 9/14 David S Simpson 9/22 Ric A King 9/30 Gerry E Backanen 9/15 Randell C Guyer Jr 9/22 William E Rokey 9/15 Philip W Derby 9/22

Nobles Visited by the Black Camel: Wilfred R Daggett 7/25/19 Curvin W Hagert 7/26/19 James B Lang 8/1/19

We do not lose the ones we love, They only go before. Where there is everlasting life, Where sorrow is no more. And there the soul will always live, And peace is everywhere. We do not lose the ones we love, God takes them in his care.

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Al Kader Shriners

Saturday, August 31, 2019 -- Noon ‘til 3:00 pm

Oaks Amusement Park, 7805 SE Oaks Park Way, Portland 97202 Picnic Site 11 – immediately south of the Dance Pavilion – There’ll be: Burgers, Brats, Hot Dogs, Salads, Baked Beans, Chips, Corn-on-the-cob, Desserts Games, Rides, Kids’ Raffle, Entertainment

18 Al Kader Oasis - September 2019 SAVE THE DATE! Join us for our 2nd annual Walk & Roll for LOVE to support the Portland Shriners Hospital!

Sunday September 8th 8:00am - 11:30am

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Tall Stack of Fluffy Pancakes - Classic Waffles 7:30 – 11:30 AM Sausage n’ Cream Gravy on Buttermilk Biscuits St. Helens Community Tasty Scrambled Eggs & Hash-Brown Potatoes Shrine Building Sausage Links & Crispy Bacon Strips 315 N. 18th Street Premium Coffee – Hot Teas – Orange Juice – 2% Milk St. Helens, OR Proceeds Benefit St. Helens Shrine Building and Restoration Fund September 7 and October 5 Al Kader Oasis - September 2019 19 Baker City Cold Sands and Queen’s Luncheon

20 Al Kader Oasis - September 2019 Congratulations Mel Hervey and the Al Kader Oriental Band for taking home this international award for exemplary performance and best Director!

Al Kader Oasis - September 2019 21 d 74 Annual Al Kader Golf Tournament Results Master of Ceremonies – Gary Scott It was a perfect day for golf and the golf was as good as the weather. There were 21 teams that enjoyed the challenge of scramble golf and the fellowship that goes with it. Golf was followed by a catered lunch from Buster's BBQ.

This year included a special raffle for 8 $50 prizes in recognition of Jim Dixon provided by Bev Dixon. THE WINNERS ARE Shrine Teams:st nd rd 1 with a 56 2 with a 61 3 with a 64 I.S. Todd Weedman Kevin Speer Don Slezak Brian Williams Matt Wand Gary Scott Jeremy Ward Rex Harrison Darrell Barton Roger Sellin Guest Teams:st nd rd 1 with a 59 2 with a 62 3 with a 62 Conner Olsen Lindsay Graham Patrick Haley Kyle Olsen Chris Curtis Steve Ajdrich Josh Peterson Sonia Cabrera Travis Amoree Blake Beehler Kameron Jensen Jay Wilt

Greeter Hole # 5: $50 – Kirk Althoff, $30 – Jeremy Ward

#12 Joe Fincham – Dozen golf balls

#14 Brian Williams – Dozen golf balls

#16 Kyle Olsen – Dozen golf balls

#9 Dixon Golf – Jack Firkins

Long Drive by Age: 39 and under – Pat Haley, 40 to 49 – Brian Williams, 60 to 69 – Tom Dorzweiler, 70 and older – Ron Eggers GM, Ladies – Julie Shevfelt

Please remember to patronize the sponsors that made all this possible. th Next year will be the 75 Annual Al Kader Golf Tournament. Lets plan on making it special. Remember this tournament has never been rained out or even gotten damp so lets make next year even better.

A special Thank You to Nora Timm for all the help.

Dixon Golf provided the prize on hole 9.

Thank you players and sponsors for an enjoyable day!

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Al Kader OASIS - January 2015 - Page 2 Union County Shrine Club - 4th of July Parade in Imbler, OR Noble John Hatton, Noble Chuck Anderson, Noble Ed Harrison, Noble PGM Joe Jarvis and Big Bear

TEMPLE ATTORNEY POSITION OPEN Al Kader Shriners is in immediate need of a Temple Attorney. The ideal candidate is a licensed attorney in good standing, who is knowledgeable and experienced in business/corporate issues, contracts, insurance, and litigation management. He or she will report to the Executive Board in an advisory capacity on an as-needed basis. This is a part-time position. For further information and/or to apply, please contact Recorder Dick Duer through the temple office. 503-682-4420

24 Al Kader Oasis - September 2019 Donors to the Transportation Fund in July 18karratgold.com Anonymous Linda Bierle Tammy Cain Marie Capizzo Gary Cook Shriners B racelets Bradley Hanson Forrest Hatch Now Available In the Shrine Center Office JoAnne Holeva

Mark Lamborn $5.00 each Kane Leone Little Toy Company, Ltd. Hasib Mohammed Money raised goes to improving our Shrine Center Grand Bethel of Oregon Garden and flowers. Grand Chapter of Oregon, O.E.S. Thomas Masson Call 503-682-4420 Al Kader Shrine CHANGE of ADDRESS NON PROFIT ShrinersWilliam Inter nPhillipsational -In memory of WilliamORGANIZ PhillipsATION Name ______(estate) U.S. POSTAGE Old Address ______PAID City ______State ___ Zip ______Norman Rosenbloom - In honor of PERMITHevland’s NO. 497 50th PORTLAND, OR NEW Address ______25100 Anniv.SW Parkway Ave Wilsonville, OR 97070-9600 City ______State ___ Zip ______Dated Material Rose Marie Schulz Please Rush Please add Telephone # ( ) ______SEND THIS COUPON TO: Michael Whitemiller Recorder, Al Kader Shrine Center 25100 SW Parkway Ave. John Wilde Wilsonville, OR 97070-9600

CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTSAl Kader Oasis - September 2019 25 Please note that all dates and events shown here are subject to change without notice January 2015 February 2015 March 2015 Friday, January 2 Sunday, February 1 Sunday, March 8 Divan Fellowship 6:00-8:00 PM Big Game Day Party 2:00 PM DON Installation-9:00 AM Saturday, January 3 Saturday, February 14 Monday, March 9 Rehearsal Mardi Gras Social 5:00 PM Stated Meeting Installation of Officers 5:00 PM Monday, February 16 Doors open 5:30 PM Sunday, January 4 Board Meeting 6:30 PM Monday, March 16 Caravaners Breakfast - 11:30 AM February 19-22 Board Meeting-6:30 PM Saturday, January 10 Winter PNSA Saturday, March 21 Hillah Installation of Officers 5:00 PM Seattle Potentates Ball Monday, January 12 Monday, February 23 Oasis-5:00 PM Stated meeting 5:30 PM Divan Meeting Monday, March 23 Friday,January 16 Dinner 6:00 PM Divan Meeting Club/Unit/ Divan Networking 6:30 PM Meeting 7:00 PM Dinner 6:00 PM Saturday, January 17 Thursday, February 26 Thursday, March 26 Club/Unit/Divan Training 8:00 AM Unit Head Meeting Unit Head Meeting 6:00 PM Monday, January 19 Dinner 6:00 PM Saturday, March 28 Board Meeting 6:00 PM Meeting 7:00 PM Al Kader Kids Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, January 24 Saturday, February 28 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM East/West Football Committee Meeting DeMolay Grand Master Prineville- 8:00AM Reception 12:00 PM Monday, January 26 Divan Meeting 6:00 PM Thursday, January 29 Sing Out For Unit Head Meeting 6:00 PM Saturday, January 31 New Members! Oriental Band Crab Feed 5:00 PM Nile Shrine Center Potentate’s Ball 6:00 PM Al Kader OASIS - January 2015 - Page 20 www.edwardjones.com Gary J Thomas Member SIPC Financial Advisor 12923 Nw Cornell Rd Ste 105 Portland, OR 97229-5834 503-644-5104 IRT-4395D-A

26 Al Kader Oasis - September 2019 PETITION FOR INITIATION & MEMBERSHIP AL KADER SHRINE - 2019

Shriners International 25100 SW Parkway Ave. Wilsonville, Or Office 503-682-4420 Fax 503-685-5080

Email: [email protected]

To the Illustrious Potentate, Officers and Members of Al Kader Shrine, Oasis of Wilsonville: I am a Master Mason in good standing in ______Lodge No. A. F. & A. M. and have been since (Date) ______Address ______City/State ______which is recognized by or in amity with the Conference of Grand Masters of North America. Furthermore, I have resided at my current address for not less than six months, as required by the Bylaws of the Imperial Council. I respectfully pray that I may be made a Noble of the Mystic Shrine, and become a member of Al Kader Shrine. If I be found worthy and my request granted, I promise to conform to the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of The Imperial Council and the Bylaws and ceremonials of your Al Kader Shrine. Have you previously applied for admission to any Shrine Center of the order? _____ Name? ______When? ______SIGNATURE ______DATE ______

CANDIDATE INFORMATION PRINT FULL NAME ______SPOUSE NAME ______RESIDENCE ______CITY ______STATE ______ZIP ______HOME PHONE (___) ______CELL (___) ______BUSINESS (___) ______EMAIL: ______HAT SIZE ______PROFESSION OR OCCUPATION ______BIRTHPLACE CITY ______STATE _____ DOB: MONTH ______DAY ______YEAR ______SPOUSE EMAIL: ______

Are you Sr DeMolay? ______Member of Scottish Rite? _____ York Rite ____ SPECIAL NOTE: PLEASE ATTACH A COPY OF YOUR CURRENT BLUE LODGE DUES CARD

This petition must be signed by two (2) Nobles in good standing in Al Kader Shrine Top line signer Noble ______Print Name ______Member # ______Second line signer Noble ______Print Name ______Member # ______

Involve yourself! Get active. Join a Shrine Club or Committee. If you are interested in any of the following, please make a mark next to the group you would like to learn more about.

Al Kader Brew Club ____ Calliope Corps ____ Caravaners (RV Club) ____ Classic Cars ____ Concert Band ____ Cyclowns ____ Desert Patrol ____ Emerald Patrol ____ Greeters ____ Golf Tournament ____ Hospital Guide ____ Hospital Support Club ____ Legion of Honor ____ Motor Escort ____ Oriental Band ____ Patrol ____ Ritualists _____ Shrine Club in my area _____ Shurtah (police club) ____

Initiation fees, in full, mus t accompany Petition. The special 50/50 fee is $50*. The first year’s dues may be prorated, b ased on date of initiation. *Cost of Fez not included.

New Velour Fez $175.00, Fez Case and Accessories $50.00. Some used fezzes available in select sizes for $20 Call the Shrine Office for details 503-682-4420. Total Fees for Initiation - Shrine Year 2018 $50 Ceremonials will will be be held held on on April 7, 2018 Total 50/50 Fees for Initiation $50.00– Total Fees for Shrine Year 2019 $104.00 Apriland October 13th and 27th, October 2018. 5th Anyone desiring to schedule additional Enclosed is payment in the amount of $ ______Check No. ______Cold Sands initiations, please contact The Recorder or Potentate Please charge my Credit Card No.______Exp ______For Office Use: Recorders Record: Elected ______Check $ ______Created ______Member No. ______

Al Kader Oasis - September 2019 27 The OASIS - Al KaderAl K Shrineader Shrine CHANGE of ADDRESS NON PROFIT Shriners InternationalShriners International ORGANIZATION Name ______25100 SW Parkway Ave. U.S. POSTAGE Old Address ______Wilsonville, OR 97070-9600 PAID City ______State ___ Zip ______PERMIT NO. 497 PORTLAND, OR NEW Address ______25100 SW Parkway Ave Wilsonville, OR 97070-9600 City ______State ___ Zip ______Dated Material Please Rush Please add Telephone # ( ) ______SEND THIS COUPON TO: Recorder, Al Kader Shrine Center 25100 SW Parkway Ave. Wilsonville, OR 97070-9600

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