April 23, 2011 2 ZUHRAH ARABIAN JUNE 2011

VOLUME LXXXIV • NUMBER 6 JUNE 2011 MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA • www.zuhrah.org

Easter Egg Hunt – April 23, 2011 2 ZUHRAH ARABIAN JUNE 2011

ZUHRAH ARABIAN Did you know? Zuhrah USPS 699-560 • That the ARABIAN is a Class 2 periodical mailing? Stated 2540 Park Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55404 Therefore the USPS can choose not to forward Meetings TELEPHONE: 612-871-3555 your copy when you move or go “Snow-Birding.” Friday, June 10th FAX: 612-871-2632 • That for every copy returned, Zuhrah is charged Time: 7:00 p.m. 50 cents for address corrections? This does assist WEB: www.zuhrah.org Horsemen’s Ranch in keeping our data base current but is an added RSVP for dinner by JUNE 2011 cost. Monday, June 6th All communications regarding the editorial content or advertising should be addressed to • That you can register your summer and winter The Zuhrah Arabian, 2540 Park Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55404. Entered as periodicals at Minneapolis, Minnesota, with additional mailing offices. addresses with the office? Just notify us of your IN MEMORIAM Published at 2540 Park Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Subscription price, $12.00 a year. effective dates.You can then enjoy uninterrupted Send changes of address to 2540 Park Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55404. service of the Arabian. ZUHRAH SHRINE DIVAN • That you can help us keep the data base current ELECTED and costs down? Verify your personal data with the Potentate...... Gary Sibben (Terri) Chief Rabban ...... Tony R. Krall (Bev) office by calling 612-871-3555 x 200 or emailing to Assistant Rabban...... Al Neiderhaus (Deb) [email protected] High Priest & Prophet ...... Theodore M. Martz (Lori) Oriental Guide...... Ross E. Hjermstad (Deb) Treasurer...... Timothy R. Jirak (Jamie) Irwin Rubenstein Recorder ...... Jon Hanson, PP (Kris) Lester J Johnson APPOINTED Attention: Gerald H Fosnaugh First Ceremonial Master...... Adrian R. Skytland (Mary) John V ‘Johnnie’ Bakke Second Ceremonial Master ...... Michael J. LaVine (Colleen) Units and Clubs Marshal ...... James O. Burlingame, Jr (Linda) Joseph D Ginsburg Captain of the Guard ...... Brad Roberts (Claire) When you have news to include in an issue James Tabata Outer Guard ...... Verl Raap (Jeanna Paradise) of the Arabian, please send it Woodrow J Torgerson Imperial Representative...... Ron Breberg (Nanc) by email, if possible, to [email protected] Chaplain ...... John Walsh Alan L Shapiro Dennis J Hopia ARABIAN EDITOR NEWS Send news to: [email protected] • Send your news in the body of an email, or William W Hogan Bobbie Lampi • attach a Word document, or Larry E Anderson RSL desktop publishing services • attach a PDF – especially for event ads. Gordon E Loffhagen 320-251-9115 [email protected] • Put Arabian in the Subject line of the email. 18 Fairfield Court, Saint Cloud, MN 56303 C P Jones PHOTOS Dean E Leedom SHRINE HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN – TWIN CITIES • Attach JPG photos to an email, or 2025 East River Road, Minneapolis, MN 55414 Frederick V Hrachovina Phone: 612-596-6100 • Embed in a Word document Vern E Linder • Original digital photos are preferred; Ronald B Lewcock editor will crop and adjust the color and size Jerald D Wickett • Set digital cameras to higher-quality file size Richard D Morelan Office Hours at for better results; 2-3 MB is not too big. Henry P Meyer Zuhrah Shrine Center • Identify people in photo, if required. Charles W Emme • Include caption for use with the photo. Over the past few months, the Divan has observed that the Shrine Lloyd E Mathews Center has had little activity from the Unit and Clubs on Thursdays. We are taking all measures to right-size expenses to match activity DEADLINE: 15th of the month Theodore P Lindberg and find it necessary to close the Shrine Center each week on Thursday. News submitted after deadline will be included on a space available basis. Laurel E Dunlap At this time, we do not know if this is a temporary or permanent change and we will continue to monitor Unit and Club activity at the Shrine Center to help us determine appropriate staffing for the Shrine Center building usage. Hours of Operation ARABIAN ADVERTISING RATES Sunshine Effective Monday, February 15, 2010, the Zuhrah Shrine Committee administrative office will be closed on Thursdays. Size General Rate Unit/Club Rate The Office remains open: When you hear of a (Column x Width) Monday–Wednesday and Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Noble who has been ill, (Column = app. 1.8”) hospitalized, convalescent, or The Oasis is open: 1 x 2" $24.00 $16.00 shut-in, please contact Milt Monday–Wednesday 5:30–approx 10:00 p.m. Bernu, 763-545-4219 or the 2 x 1" $24.00 $16.00 Temple Office, 612-871-3555. VoiceMail and Email Addresses It is important to provide We have added telephone voicemail boxes and email addresses for 1 x 3" $30.00 $20.00 the Noble’s address, name of specific functions at Zuhrah. Jane and designated volunteers will hospital or nursing home. monitor both the voicemail and email daily and respond as necessary. 2 x 1.5” $30.00 $20.00 A new sign-out system has Zuhrah general phone 612-871-3555 and 1 x 4" $40.00 $28.00 been implemented for wheelchairs on loan from you will hear a list of voicemail boxes as follows: 2 x 2.5” (Business Card) $44.00 $30.00 X 200 Fraternal Relations/Address Changes (Jane) Zuhrah Temple. If you have 2 x 5" $80.00 $55.00 obtained a wheelchair in the X 201 Accounting past and are not using it, we X 202 Julie, Events and Catering 5 x 7.25 (Half Page) $200.00 $135.00 would appreciate having it (is forwarded immediately to her direct # returned.We have had many 612-767-4107 at Mintahoe) 5 x 14.5" (Full Page) $380.00 $255.00 requests for wheelchairs this X 204 Operations year. If you return a wheel- For other sizes, contact Ed Reiners. You may also email comments and questions as follows: chair, kindly return it through [email protected] the office for our record [email protected] keeping. Donated wheel- [email protected] To place an advertisement in the Arabian, contact chairs in good condition will be accepted, too. Ed Reiners at [email protected] It is very helpful to Zuhrah for you to utilize these Milt Bernu, Chairman or by phone at 612-483-0664 efficiency measures and it is very much appreciated. JUNE 2011 ZUHRAH ARABIAN 3

From the Potentate The

CIRCUS DATES TO REMEMBER! BIRAK – JUNE 22 & 23, WILLMAR - SEPTEMBER 16 & 17, Workhorse MINNEAPOLIS - OCT. 20–23 We have kicked off the Circus Advertising sales at the May meeting of the Unit and Club Heads.This is a very important part of our overall revenue stream.All proceeds from the program advertising is directly contributing to the financial good of Zuhrah. Let’s all get out and sell an ad or two. If we each sold just one, quarter page ad in the book we would need nearly a ream of paper for each copy. Let’s all do our part to fill the book! Thomas H. MacLeod Circus Booster appeals will be forthcoming. Please respond to this Tom first appeared on Manhattan in New York City Control Data Corporation in the design, manufacture and request as it is how we contribute in 1934. He is the son of a Glasgow-born Shriner and a testing of Airborne Digital Computers for Naval Aircraft. back to the community and supply Massachusetts Lady. His father was an active member of Tom spent 17 years as a volunteer firefighter for the City tickets to the children of the area so Each month it becomes harder to the Scottish Rite and the York Rite. He was Worshipful of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, where he held the position express how I feel about the future.We they may have the opportunity to Master of the Brattleboro Lodge. of Lieutenant and Training Officer. strive to move forward in all aspects of experience the joys of the “Greatest His mother was active in Eastern Star, Daughters of Tom began his Masonic Journey in Robbinsdale our great fraternity. Often times we Show” in town. the Nile, Amaranth and the Order of Beauceant. They Compass Lodge No. 265 in 1998 and became a feel as if we are moving one step for- Imperial Session moved to Connecticut on their way to Tom’s Compassman. He began his Zuhrah trek on the “Hot ward and being pushed two steps back. July 3–7 will find us dealing with Elementary School in Brattleboro,Vermont. From there Sands” of Montevideo, Minnesota. He became a life mem- We have been busy preparing for our the business of Shriners International he went to Prep School at Mount Hermon School in ber of the Scottish Rite and takes part in many of their move out of our current home. and the Shrine hospital system as we Massachusetts. The College of Stevens Institute of degrees. He was certified as a Knight Temp1ar of the 2000 As we have been packing and sort- travel to Denver for the Imperial Technology in Hoboken, New Jersey, was an important Crusade and became a life member of the York Rite. In ing and reminiscing about the great Session. Let’s all have a safe and fruit- part of his education and was mentally challenging. the next two years he served as High Priest for times spent at our present facility, we ful pilgrimage. The Korean War made the Armed Forces draft seem Columbian Chapter No. 60. In 2006 he served three imminent. The Air Force appeared as a good choice in terms as Junior Deacon for Compass Lodge. He was cho- have had to make choices about what Midwest Shrine Session 1954. Airframe and Jet Engine School in Amarillo, Texas, sen in 2006 as “Mason of the Year” for Compass Lodge. is needed versus what is wanted to be August 3–6 will find us participat- was the next four-month tour. From there Tom was sent In 2007 he served as Vice-President of the Zuhrah Steel taken with us. Many have assisted in ing in the Midwest Shrine Session in to California,Arizona and Georgia as an F-86 Intercepter Drum Band and in 2008 as President. In 2007 he joined these tasks, and I thank each and every Winnipeg. For those attending I am one of you for all of your tireless work. crew chief. Another year ‘n Iowa and Minnesota with the Robbinsdale Chapter Order of Eastern Star #238 and sure there will be much fun and fel- F-89’s rounded out his Air Force Tour.The Air Force Tour took turns as a “Barker” for the OES Dining Hall at the As of this writing, we still await lowship abounding. the closure of the building sale. Many during the Korean Conflict enabled him to become a life Mlnnesota State Fair. In 2009 he served as a Potentate’s great inroads have been made in September dates member of the Legionnaire Post No. 1700. Aide for Potentate Jeff Lewis. In 2010 he was elected to preparation of the move. Units and September 16–17, Zuhrah will be A marital contract with a medical assistant at North serve as Secretary of the Robbinsdale Area Shrine Club. Clubs have found temporary meet- recognized and honored by the Memorial Hospital just prior to his Air Force discharge Tom has been very active with the Zuhrah Shrine ing and practice space. Most of the “New Hope Community Services of enabled the start of a family. Tom and Grace produced Circus, RASC Shrine Breakfasts, Zuhrah Masquers, and unwanted refuse has been moved to America” for all the good work three enterprising childreft in 1959 through 1966. The has been very instrumental in obtaining new members for the dumpsters. Many items of inter- being done for the community and college education allowed him to work for Sperry Rand the Masonic Order.Tom is a frequent blood donor for the est and value have been secured through our Hospital system. There Corporation for almost twenty years. He then went to American Red Cross and the War Memorial Blood Bank. within the hallowed walls of our will be activities both days including temple building. Let’s move forward! Twins Baseball, a Parade and a Ceremonials, parades, picnics, par- Concert. Our parade Units will be ties, vacations….. June is upon us and featured in this event! we will be busy doing all of these September 23 – 25 will find us things. Let us not forget the image we “Angling for Fun” and maybe even Summer Midwest Session – Winnipeg portray to the community! Shriner’s catching a few unsuspecting pike as are Masons having fun with a purpose! we travel to the Cass Lake, The FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2011, Minnesota, area for a relaxing and The headquarters location of the 2011 Summer fun filled “Pote’s Fishing Stag.” Zuhrah Stated Meeting will convene Midwest Shrine Association Session is the Fort Garry at 7:00 p.m. at the Zuhrah Lest we forget, each and every one Horsemen’s Ranch. This will be a of us had a father.Some will remember Hotel in Winnipeg,Manitoba. test run for the equipment and stag- the positive influences he had upon The Fort Garry Hotel is a historic hotel in Downtown ing of the ceremonial unit as they our lives, some of us will have a differ- Winnipeg, and one of Canada’s grand railway hotels. Built ent picture of life with Dad. Please find have been busy readying our in 1913 by the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, it is located encampment to receive visitors. a moment in your busy schedule and SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 2011, reflect upon the good things he did for one block from the railway’s Union Station, and was the we will be ceremoniously leading our you. Happy Fathers Day! tallest structure in the city when it was completed. latest group of Neophytes across the Before we know it summer will be Like other Canadian railway hotels, it was constructed over. Fall will be upon us, and we will “Hot Sands of Mecca” to the Oasis in the “château style” (also termed the “neo-château” or of Zuhrah and Shriners International. wish we had more opportunities on Oh, what fun we will have! All to be the parade route. Enjoy the summer! “châteauesque” style),which as a result the hotels became followed by our 125th Anniversary Until we again gather in the Oasis known as a distinctly Canadian form of architecture. Picnic. Come one, Come all! See of fellowship, I remain, details of the days events elsewhere Yours in the Faith, Fort Garry Hotel Today in the Arabian. Gary

Imperial Midwest Shrine Summer Session Session July 3-7, 2011 August 3–6, 2011 Winnipeg, Manitoba Fort Garry Hotel Denver, Colorado 1913 4 ZUHRAH ARABIAN JUNE 2011 ZUHRAH SHRINE UNITS

Association of North America would Dick Grant recovered enough from a grow so large that it took eight hours viral infection he had for a couple prior to complete a parade in Toronto 1989. weeks, but he still did a great job con- With the arrival of summer we can ducting once again this annual tradition focus our attention to various appear- which this was the 50th anniversary. ances and parades.We have June 11 – Also on that same day, Friday the Ceremonial at the Zuhrah Horseman’s 13th, our Golf League commenced the Ranch. As of this writing I have not 2011 season. Eighteen members “tried” I would like to start out by received any orders from the Chief of to play,no doubt working on their hand- announcing our annual Vidalia onion Staff for participation.Tuesday, June 21, icaps. Several were unable to play, but sales were fairly successful with over is the Nordeast Parade, step off at 6:30 we expect them back next week, or so. 5000 pounds sold. Just a great effort by p.m. Saturday, July 9, is the Mendota Our annual Pig Lunch was held on Next big event on our schedule is everyone who participated. A special Days Parade, step off at 12:00 noon. May 13th with 43 attending. Things the June 21st to the 24th annual fish- This has got to be the month when thank you to President Tim Thorbus For further info you can contact went very smooth with a lively social ing and golfing outing at Detroit Lakes, all is well with the world and so goes and his committee. Captain Jack Annett at (952) 884-4283. hour and the attendence of our with 10-12 now scheduled. More ZARC into some rebounding summer With the 2011 Imperial Session just Correction from May Arabian arti- Potentate Gary Sibben who introduced would be even better, and it is not too activities for the unit, when specified. around the corner, it gave me an idea cle:: our Monday night drills will con- his Divan in attendence and introduced late to let Dean Zickert know you are Much good has been done and to dig up some history involving Cap tinue to be held at Zuhrah Shrine until his Captain of the Guard, Brad Roberts interested. Call him at 612-861-2663 some of us have survived for over two Shuey. In 1901 Cap Shuey took the the doors are locked at Zuhrah. We who would soon be the “highlight” of for further details. Believe this will be decades and others have passed on. troops to Kansas City. Did you know will have our monthly Patrol Stated this ritual. Also introduced were the the 26th, or there-a-bouts, trip that Many of the ZARC hams instrumental Zuhrah Shrine paid his expenses $35 Meetings at Elsie’s. However it was Past Potentates led by the oldest, Rollie the Mobil Nobles have made. in the club’s beginning are to be salut- and $20 for each man? Wonder if noted that for the July stated we go Chapple and Don Hoglund. After the There is nothing more on our agen- ed for their efforts. In the beginning, as Zuhrah would pay the Captain’s dark due to the 4th of July weekend ritual was completed and Brad was offi- da except for some who will partici- the club was being organized by a expenses this year.What do you think, and a few of us attending the Imperial cially sworn in to our ascenders club, pate in the West Suburban’s annual golf group of Shriners who held U.S. gov- Ted? Attached is a photo taken in Session in Denver. Dick Grant introduced his officers and and picnic in August ernment FCC issued amateur radio Saratoga in 1903 with a newspaper The black camel knelt at the tent of other Past Presidents in attendence. We hope to perhaps have a picture licenses and were interested in pro- clipping. Cap Shuey is talking about the good friend Vern Linder, a life member Thanks to Dean Zickert and his able or two of our Pig Lunch and the fish- moting a meaningful project, they consequences of severe weather con- on April 29, 2011. Our sympathies are cohort, Stan Giesel, everyone was ing trip when the photographers are decided on an important project in ditions. Seems like we had the same in with Vern’s family and friends. served roast pork as an appetizer to able to furnish them. regard to helping the Shrine Children’s Rochester 2009. I also wonder if Cap Jackson our Prime Rib lunch. One and all With that, will close for now and hospital’s child residents to communi- Shuey ever dreamed the Shrine enjoyed this event, particularly the Past trust everyone has a happy and healthy cate with their families during their Potes who can reminisce when they summer! recuperating time at the hospital. were the featured attraction. Ha Ha. Scribe, Cliff Hall Those fine comrades of the Zuhrah Shrine pooled their equipments and knowledge into a club,where they were permitted to assemble and install an amateur radio station within the con- fines of the old hospital as it then exist- ed.There were a number of successful years when those dedicated ham oper- ators put in their divided share of time to assist those families and kids to keep in close contact by radio. The additional uses of the club were to add other communications as an organized charter and accepted as the Zuhrah Amateur Radio Club.This was to perform tasks complimentary to the Zuhrah Shrine Center events Potentate Gary Sibben installing President/Treaurer Dick Grant, through communications at parades Vice President Len Cramer and Secretary Stan Giesel for 2011 in January. or such necessary events by the use of personal portable hand-held commu- nication equipments as possessed by each individual club member. Later the Shrine children’s hospital, was elected to be torn down. A new hospital was built at the same location, but there was no provision set up at The text of the typewritten note above the photo of the Patrol in parade: the new hospital for an amateur radio “I will venture the assertion that such a plan will not only make a hit with room. It was concluded that any ZARC every officer and Patrol man, but that it will far better please the public. Then activities of the future would be an again, should rain interfere, it is not likely to occur on both days. assigned radio meeting room within “Do you recall the weather at Buffalo on Thursday when the rain made the the Zuhrah Shrine Center, where any drill impossible? future activity would be conducted. “I do not wish to be understood as offering any criticism of any local commit- In conclusion, the present day tee.They have always done their very best to properly entertain the Patrols.We ZARC organization at the Shrine have simply outgrown the show, and it is high time for a new arrangement. Center is basically social with any “Think it over.” Starting the Ceremony! Potentate Gary Sibben helping candidate Brad Roberts present Shrine radio communications hold the pig! President Dick Grant and chef Dean Zickert are helping. performed at home by all individually licensed amateur radio stations. With the sale of the Zuhrah Shrine Center eminent, we are holding our meetings at a restaurant for noon lunches. Until our next meeting a fond adieu! Ken Skoog,WØPTP

6800 France Avenue South Suite 350 Edina, MN 55435 (612) 333-4455 JUNE 2011 ZUHRAH ARABIAN 5 ZUHRAH SHRINE UNITS

Don Hadd, entered the Shrine about 50 years ago, and shortly after that he became a Drum Corps member. Don passed away almost three years ago, but he loved the Corps until the day he died. As for me, I loved it too. I felt a bit resentful sometimes when he was busy with the D.C. and not home with me, but overall, I loved it all.When we started out, Zuhrah had 12,000 members, so trips, usually over July 4th, for the Imperial Session were subsidized, making it affordable for us to travel to Greetings to all of the Zuhrah Shrine June is here already. Our first trip Finally spring, or early summer has many places, even Hawaii.Were it not Funsters. I hope this day finds you all with the kids from Camp Archive is on arrived.To go from snow flurries to 88 I like my elected position as for the Drum Cops, Don and I would well and happy. Summer is just about Wednesday the 22nd.We meet at the degrees in a week can only happen in Secretary of Zuhrah Drum Corps. not have done the traveling we did. here, and it will be time to put on make- Shrine parking lot at about 9:30 a.m. Minnesota. The good news is 88 Other Drum Corps members treat The members and wives were lots of up and clown around. I look forward to and car pool form there to Star degrees got the cars back on the road me with more respect than they fun and they pretty much made our seeing you all as much as possible. Prairie, Wisconsin. Fishing starts at with the tops down. would otherwise, because of my “social life.” I miss going to all the par- I would like to mention that we are 11:00 a.m. and goes until noon. Then We are starting a busy display and “power of pen.” Although there is a ties, celebrating holidays, closing each wishing our brother clowns who are we all enjoy pizza for lunch, then head parade season. We will be having dis- culture of humor in the Corps, mem- year with the Christmas party. We not 100 percent and we wish you a for home. No need to call anyone, just plays at the following locations: bers resist pushing me too far. They ladies usually wore long dresses and speedy recovery from your ailments show up at the parking lot, arrange 6/11 Zuhrah Spring Ceremonial and fear that I will reveal something in once in awhile the guys wore tuxes. and we wish we can see you at our who rides with whom, and take off. 125th Anniversary celebration at the writing about them that is unflattering. The parades all summer, sometimes next get together.Heal well, my friends! Our annual fishing contest is June Horsemen’s Ranch I know far too much about each of by bus, were fun, but a bit different from Our parade schedule is shaping up 10–13th. Results of that event in next 6/16 – St.Therese home – New Hope them individually to be trifled with. what has been the norm in later years. and here it is as of today— month’s column. Looks like we have a 6/22 – Texas Terrace home – St. Louis Park Following are some guidelines on how The V.P. of the D.C., being the June 12th – Durand,Wisconsin full house for that one. 6/24 – Bogart’s – Apple Valley Drum Corps members can show Entertainment Chairman, had guys put- June 19th – Arlington Jim Wendell’s Kids Fishing Clinic at Our first parades are on July 4th in more respect for me. First, do not ting things on the bus. Often, late the June 25th – Eden Valley The Buffalo Days is Saturday, June 18th. Delano and Apple Valley. If you can connect four letter words to my title night before we left, we were making July 3rd – Apple Valley Fun Night Call Jim at 763-927-3619 if you can give make it to any of the events, you’ll have when addressing me. Second, try to sandwiches for the next day to be eaten July 4th – Edina and Apple Valley him a hand running the Minnow Races, a great time. always speak positively about me. on the bus or at a picnic site. LOTS OF July 9th – Lakeville one of the more popular games at the Thank you to Chuck Tostenson who Simple isn’t it? Then why is it that peo- WORK, but we didn’t mind. I’d love to July 10th – Hamel. NOTE:Time change clinic, Jim could use all the help he can volunteered to be our Provost for the ple like Ron Nelson, Harry Bassett, do it again.We went to restaurants, too, this year, will start at 3 p.m. get for this event. year. He was installed at our May stat- Paul Thour and Tom Lutgen can’t figure but it as fun to do the picnics. July31st – Glenwood August 1st through the 4th are the ed meeting.Thanks also to Walt Girod it out? Respect your Secretary! I can’t close without mentioning the August 6th – Watkins dates for our Lake Michigan trip. We who had been our Provost.We will try competitions the D.C. took part in, and Mitzi Hadd writes us a letter… August 7th – Le Sueur travel to Algoma on Monday, fish to behave, Chuck. usually WON. I will never forget the Message from a Drum Corps Lady September 17th – SHRINER PARADE Tuesday and Wednesday, and return On a sad note, the black camel vis- pride I felt, watching them go through I always liked that the men called us downtown Minneapolis home on Thursday. There are sleeping ited our unit. Lloyd Mathews, past their marching and music routines. Lots Drum Corps Ladies…with few excep- September 18th – Robbinsdale Breakfast accommodations and showers on the president in 2000, passed away. He was of practice, but it was well worth it. It tions they have all made us feel accept- This can change a little, but it is camp grounds. Ray Bergquist is arrang- a very active member and will be was great to follow them on parade ed in their Man’s World.We don’t get pretty solid right now...please let me ing boats for all who come.We will be greatly missed. routes on a Sunday,but what they “pre- into the “secret” stuff, nor do we want know ASAP what parades you can letting you know how much the cost Our stated meetings are the 2nd sented” in competition was a real thrill. to. Just give us those smiles of thanks attend.You can reach me at 763-772- will be and how to make reservations. Wednesday of each month at Park I was proud to be a Drum Corps for when we help out. 3343. Let’s make this year’s parades Cost will depend somewhat on how Tavern in St. Louis Park at 7:00 p.m. Our Lady, and I hope you gals are, too. To any who do not know me, I season a truly fun one... Goose. many attend. Fishing equipment will be next Hamburger Run will be June 22 at Mitzi Hadd remember Sundays when we drove to a We also are being asked to attend supplied. We will prepare our meals. Wagner’s Drive-In at 7000 W.Broadway God bless this Drum Corps and parade, instead of taking a bus, seeing the ceremonial with a few clowns in Bring your personal items and raingear. at 6:00 p.m. Clean up the car and come each of its precious members, particu- Linda Lodgaard pushing present Drum make-up on June11th. The following More details to follow. and join us. Corps President Ryan in a stroller. So larly those who do not feel well. Haven’t gotten any fishing reports week if any clowns have time in the Jim Berg,VP I’ve been around awhile. My husband, Dick Larson, Secretary yet. Maybe the extreme Walleye chop morning, the Shrine Childrens Hospital on most of the lakes kept the fisher- has asked to come over a few days dur- Captain Bruce Lodgaard posts this “Tentative Parade/Appearance Schedule” men on shore. We will check some ing the week to help with Camp Splash. Date Day Festival/Parade Town Time more and relate ZRG’s fishing tales in June13th through June 17th they are June 9 Thursday Tower Days Spring Lake Park, MN 7:00 p.m. the next column. ’Til next month, bringing kids into the hospital to use June 11 Saturday Spring Ceremonial Minneapolis, MN TBA their pool. For those who can help Sven and Ole, ZRG scribes June 16 Thursday Tater Days Brooklyn Park, MN 6:00 p.m. please let me know right away—it is June 19 Sunday Midsummer Days North Branch, MN 2:00 p.m. between 8:30 and noon everyday. June 25 Saturday Barn Storming Milltown,WI TBA To all our Shrine and Mason Brothers June 26 Sunday Parade Milltown,WI TBA and their families we the Zuhrah Clowns Thank the advertisers July 4 Monday 4th of July Forest Lake, MN 10:00 a.m. wish you all a very happy and safe sum- July 10 Sunday Whiz-Bang Days Robbinsdale, MN 3:00 p.m. mer season....take care to all our friends. for their support of the Arabian! July 31 Sunday Little Canada Days Little Canada, MN 12:30 p.m. If there are any questions on anything Aug 11 Thursday Stockyard Days New Brighton, MN 6:00 p.m. mentioned here, please feel free to call Sept. 11 Sunday Jesse James Days Northfield, MN 2:00 p.m. me or our very wonderful President Rumpy. If there is something you would like mentioned next month, please let me know so I can include it in our news letter. Good Night and God Bless...... Goose

Imperial Shrine Session July 3-7, 2011 Denver, Colorado 6 ZUHRAH ARABIAN JUNE 2011 ZUHRAH SHRINE UNITS

after some lengthy conversation, asked, “What is the Horsemen’s Mission?” I thought that was an interesting question and after a moment of thought my reply was,“WE WANT TO BE THE Best.” And to be the best, we practice our drill every Wednesday night preparing for any event, whether it is for competition drill event or parade maneuvers. We provide the best of care for our horses so they are in top condition for Where has the time gone? It’s what ever event they are called on to Our new Captain Clutch Parker has Hi to all of our readers. already June and it seems I have just participate.We provide as good a facility Greetings, Nobles and Ladies— a few more practices under his belt June 5, 2011, is the Horsemen’s June completed the May article. Good news as we possibly can for their housing and Well, June is here, but for some rea- now. He is improving greatly. Brunch date.Everyone is invited—please is that nothing has been reported to pasture land. The Horsemen do every son, I’m still feeling winter. I missed We have seven parades confirmed come. It is going to be a great breakfast. me on sickness and health issues with thing they can to secure the position spring completely—I was getting a so far this year.There will be three on This truth I have been told by the chair- our Steel Drum family. that Zuhrah Shrine Center, Minneapolis, haircut when we had it. the Fourth of July again this year— man of the breakfast committee. I will Minnesota, has the finest Horse Group By this time, we should have a date Forest Lake, Richfield and Apple Valley. EVENTS FOR JUNE give this Horseman some publicity. It is of all the Temples.That is our intention. set to vacate the Shrine Center. The That always makes for a long, hot day! June 9th – Spring Lake Park Larry Messerli. He said it is going to be a “WE WANT TO BE THE BEST.” Chanters have all but moved everything Most of us who were able, helped June 11th – Ceremonial great breakfast, so you, as a person who The Horsemen are very proud to out, but our practices still are at on the Carver Fun Run. There were June 19th – Hennepin County enjoys good food, please do not miss be a unit of Zuhrah Zuhrah. The Spring Ceremonial is just over 300 bikes this year.The charities June 26th – Savage this breakfast. To make it even better, To repeat what Oriental Guide Ross around the corner, and a good time is involved should benefit nicely. Our Congratulations to Barb & Erv Moser show this article to your wife and bring Hjermstad has said, the date for the promised for all who are attending. The new rookie also showed up to help on their 60th Wedding Anniversary which the whole family. Make it a family affair! Spring Ceremonial is Saturday, June 11, Horsemen are hosting this one, with a out. One of our members has yet to will be celebrated with an open house at If you have neighbors that you have 2011, at the Shrine Ranch. Put this on family picnic happening at the same show up to practice on his new bike. the United Methodist Church, 44th & not socialized with all winter invite your calendar and come out to the time. Let’s have a great turn-out for this We are all wondering where it is? or if Fremont Ave. No., on June 25, 2011, from them. Tell them the price and remind Ranch. Become a part of that Spring one—It will be a lot of fun for all. he will ride with us this year? 2 to 5 p.m. Please RSVP 612-522-0331. them it is “all you can eat.” Ceremony and join into the festivities The parade season is upon us, and Time will tell— Now that our parade season is about $8 per plate for adults, includes tip and the food. At the same time, we really need a good turn out to ’Til next month, to began, I would like to remind every- $5 per plate for children 5 to 12 remember Denver July 3-7, and one that certain people have given much maintain our status as the “Best Ken Free for children 4 and under. Winnipeg August 3-6. Singing Group.” We will have a list out effort and time planning to ensure that Larry Messerli and wife, Susan, are Here is an interesting twist—did you as soon as the events are finalized.Try everything goes off without a hitch. I the chairpersons for the June breakfast know that the June stated meeting to make as many of the parades as you know that everyone has a life, but and our other chairmen have been Paul comes the night before the Ceremony can—WE NEED YOU! instead of just not showing up, it would Bantle and wife, Heather; Chris Mullin June 10th? Did you know that this stated We are not going to the Midwest help a great deal if you would make a call and wife, Leslie; Dick Rindal and wife, meeting is going to be held at the Ranch? this year, so our summer rehearsals to our elected leaders, so they can make Marie. The Horsemen say thank you To you veterans, this may not be the will be at a bare minimum. We will other plans to cover your absence. very much for your great effort and first time a stated meeting for Zuhrah have at least one practice a month (so June Birthdays: Audrey Adams 6/6, support.We have to include the wives was held outside of the Temple, but for we don’t forget what we know). Bette Finson 6/28, Doris Stavos 6/30. and give our hearty special thanks to some of us younger guys this will be We have three Birthday Boys in June, June Anniversaries: Erv & Barbara them for their wonderful support. the first! And to be held in a barn! This Past Prez Dick Tuttle (2nd), Lee Bay Moser 6/23, Harry & Marilyn Powers As some of you remember, the is great—and it will be alot of fun.This (3rd), and also Darrell Westling, (26th). 6/21. Horsemen in the past had breakfast the is a wonderful opportunity for all of Happy Birthday, guys, both verses. Later... first Sunday of each month, but for a the past Potentates, who try to make Keep smiling, keep singing and enjoy M.T. number of reasons they now have all stated meetings, to get their $300 the summer. brunch only on a quarterly bases.One of Stetson Cowboy hat with their Fez pb, Duty Scribe the pluses of doing it on a quarterly basis attachment out and wear it this is that it takes the Horsemen out of the evening. At the same time, all of you competition with other units who have other readers, if you have a cowboy breakfast sometimes to raise money.It is hat, wear it to the Ranch and become not that Horsemen have anything against a “Rhinestone Cowboy” for this short making money! Most of us think that is a period of your life! good idea but being a real friendly group Now I am not advocating changing as the Horsemen are, our one prime customs, but let us for one weekend intent is to open the door for the other just have a lot of fun and show our units or clubs to have a greater atten- new members what a fun organization dance at their breakfast. So folks put this they have now become a part of this June 5, 2011, date on your calander and weekend. come out for breakfast. Another great From the saddle of “The Colonel” – idea is to bring your children and your Don D. Myron grandchildren for a horse back ride. Do you know that the Ranch is probably the only place in the Twin City—or maybe in the whole world—that these fortunate children you bring out to the Ranch can ride a real live horse FREE. I have mentioned in the previous notes that I would like to hear from our readers.There is an old saying,“be care- ful what you wish for.” Some of the conversation has been great. One party,

Imperial Shrine Session July 3-7, 2011 Denver, Colorado JUNE 2011 ZUHRAH ARABIAN 7 ZUHRAH SHRINE UNITS

on June 11th. Our infamous world- The new schedule is as follows: renowned Master Chef, Jerry Oliver,will Ceremonial Set-up – Friday, June 10 be leading a crack team of cooks as they 9:00 a.m. Time is tentative prepare the food for the Zuhrah Spring and may be adjusted based on the Ceremonial at the Zuhrah Horsemen’s location of Ceremonial equipment due Ranch.At the same time in another part to the move out of Zuhrah. Load truck of the state, the rest of the members of and travel to Horsemen’s Ranch. the Pipes and Drums will be marching 12:00 p.m. Lunch (site to be and performing in Mapleton, Minnesota determined) for their annual parade. It should cer- 1:00 p.m. P r eliminary tainly prove to be a long and successful It is mid-May as this June article is Ceremonial set-up following lunch. The Zuhrah Pipes & Drums said day for the Pipes & Drums. prepared for the Arabian.Once again,we We are five months into 2011, and find our usual scribe, John Hultquist, farewell to one of our proud members Also upcoming for the Pipes and Ceremonial – Saturday, June 11 spring weather seems to be as far away in May with the unexpected passing of Drums is our annual trek to Eden “chained and padlocked” to his desk at at the Horsemen’s Ranch. as it was in January.I should have stayed Bruce Dronen. Bruce joined the band Valley for their parade on June 25th. the capitol. Rumor has it that his in Southern Florida for two more Republican bosses have told him that he unofficially back in 1987 when he ven- And as we start the month of July, for 8:00–8:30 a.m. Setup Ceremonial months and came back on May 1st. tured to the Met Center in Bloomington those members not venturing out to won’t be released until Governor Oasis and sound The Guardians now meet in Crystal at from his native Fargo to “help out” at Denver for the Imperial Shrine Dayton “caves in” and agrees to no new equipment the Plymouth Lodge. It’s not as central a our circus—an adventure he repeated Session, the Pipes and Drums will be taxes,$5 billion in spending cuts to elim- 8:30–9:00 a.m. Ceremonial Cast location,but it works for me,and we will for a number of years. When he finally performing in two parades on the 4th inate the deficit, plus another $3 billion walk-through meet there until further notice or until moved to the Twin of July holiday—at Eagan, then at Apple to reduce the size of government, plus a 9:00–10:00 a.m. Cast dress and we find a better location. We still meet Cities, he quickly Valley. Lest we also remember that we $300 million state participation package make-up on the third Wednesday of each month, joined Arc Lodge, the practice every Monday night, as we to the Viking Stadium in Arden Hills that 9:00–10:00 a.m. Registration of so if you want to find out more about Scottish Rite, Zuhrah prepare for all of these engagements. includes rebuilding the highways, candidates our group, come to one of our meetings. Shrine and the Pipes If you are a new or old member of extending the light rail, and a small air- 10:00–10:30 a.m. Musical They begin at 7 p.m. and Plymouth Lodge Entertainment & Drums, and Zuhrah,who would like to become a part port to handle those tailgaters that is located on West Broadway in Crystal became one of the hardest working of the only unit in Zuhrah which proudly want to avoid traffic, and finally remod- 10:00–10:30 a.m. Candidates receive just north of Bass Lake Road. eling the Excel Center. We’re all con- the password, members of our fraternity.As Bruce has wears a kilt,contact one of our members, tokens, and signs As of last month’s meeting, every cerned about John’s health under his member has paid their dues. Now if only laid down the working tools of a Master or stop by our practices at 7 p.m. on 10:30–11:30 a.m. First Section Mason, and set aside his tenor drum, he Monday nights, and we will tell you all current circumstances. Rumor has it we could get every member to come 11:30–11:45 a.m. Fez Lecture will be missed by all of the members of about the unbelievable experience, invari- that things are so austere John and out to a meeting at the same time, we other staffers are on a “bread and 11:45–12:00 a.m. Potentates Remarks could really make some great strides. the Pipes & Drums, as well as a large ably including a few stories about our & Fezzing of New group of members of our Masonic fra- brother Bruce.We offer both piping and water” diet for the remainder of the Nobles At the April meeting, several things session. It looks like it will be a long time ternity. I have no doubt that stories of drumming instruction,as well as opportu- 12:00–12:15 a.m. Photos of New of interest happened. We received a Bruce’s quirky escapades will be talked nities in our support clan program,should before his family sees him. As a result, Nobles $100 check from the national Job’s about and repeated for generations. you not be ready to march with the band. you will once again have to put up with 12:15–2:30 p.m. Picnic Lunch Daughters for our efforts as a unit at the ramblings of the Substitute Scribe. Even though I spent a large amount of It is truly a great time to be a mem- 1:00 p.m. Tear down Oasis last year’s Jobs Daughters meeting time shaking my head and smiling at the ber of the Zuhrah Pipes & Drums. The May unit meeting was held at and load the truck. held here in Minneapolis. Thank you, newest of Bruce’s unusual exploits, I was Until next month… the Golden Valley VFW.There were 15 (Tear down time is Jobies, we really appreciate it.We also proud to call him my brother. Cluich Le Ceol Binn (Play the nobles in attendance for the annual tentative and voted to require all events where we Torsk dinner. Past Potentate John dependent on are being requested to work at to be The Pipes & Drums will be doing sweet music) weather and other double duty for the Zuhrah Ceremonial Mac Andersen provided the Aquavit for the indoor activities in approved at a regular stated meeting evening. President Glen Miner noted the arena.) before hand by a simple majority vote. the passing of Nobles Jake Bozony and The spring Ceremonial will have a We voted to approve a new unit Bruce Dronen. Noble Dave Epling western theme. Dress for the day will badge; they will be ordered and hope- then gave a wonderful Masonic Prayer be western wear. fully available prior to the June in memory of Nobles Jake and Bruce. Unit Picnic Ceremonial.They will replace the cur- First Ceremonial Master, Adrian President Glen Miner presented rent gold badge and become part of Skytland and Past Potentate Darryl information on the Ceremonial Unit our class A uniform. Metzger provided an update on the Picnic to be held on Saturday,July 16th, Speaking of the Spring Ceremonial, status of the sale of the Shrine Center it will be at the Horsemen’s Ranch in It is a busy time for the Zuhrah This goes up to August which we’ll at Warnke Farms. Past President Tom and the move to new facilities. June. Class A uniform is the uniform of Band. Pending the sale of the Zuhrah announce later. and Lady Heidi have graciously volun- Plans for the Spring Ceremonial the day. Keep in mind that the ground Center, the Concert Band moved out We are set to perform at the Spring teered to host the event this year.The were discussed. Director General Ron conditions could be muddy or worse of the Center on Monday, May 9th. Ceremonial on June 11th at the menu will include Kentucky Fried Ward reported that the schedule for depending upon whether or not it Our new temporary home is: Horsemen’s Ranch. Chicken with appetizers, side dishes, the Spring Ceremonial that was previ- rains just prior to or during the event. 5400 NE Main Street, Fridley, MN Gary Lundgren, manager of The and deserts to be potluck. ously published in the Arabian was Wear the proper footwear! Call Gordy Backlund (763-574-0369) Flames, (our 16 piece “big band”) has Respectfully submitted, changed at the direction of Illustrious or President Dave Larson (651-483- set up our schedule. We will be at Pete Sharp, Scribe Potentate Gary Sibben. The schedule Ron Ward, 1361) for directions. Bryant Square in Minneapolis on June Substitute Scribe for Friday set-up remains unchanged. The Flames will continue to 30th and at Como Park in St. Paul on All events on the Saturday schedule rehearse at the Zuhrah Center. August 2nd. During July we’ll perform will be moved up by 30 minutes in Our Band Manager Gordy Backlund at Villa Way in Edina and some other order to accommodate other activi- is hard at work setting up parade locations to be firmed up later. ties that are planned to celebrate schedules.Tentative dates are We keep practicing so we can give Zuhrah’s 125th anniversary. June 3rd – Morristown, Minnesota you the best possible performances. June 5th – Roberts,Wisconsin We play so others can enjoy our per- July 4th – Forest Lake formances. July 4th – Apple Valley Keep playing, keep practicing and July 9th – Lakeville we’ll see you soon. July 10th – Mayer That Sax Man July 16th – Rush City (confirmed) Your Unit July 31st – Little Canada could have its Quality Pre-Owned Vehicles news here next month.

Send it in by the 15th of the month to arabian@ zuhrah.org 8 ZUHRAH ARABIAN JUNE 2011 ZUHRAH SHRINE CLUBS

At the Star in the East Lodge Past Masters and Awards night May 9th, Noble Mike Donahue presented outgo- ing Master Chuck Maeyaert with a Masonic watch engraved by Kottke Jewelers. It has been a long-standing tradition for our club to honor the out- going Master with a commemorative Anoka watch. Owatonna After this column went to press our We met at Billies in Anoka on a club appeared in the Memorial Day warm night for a change. I think sum- Nobles Richard Heide and Dave parade. Post-parade refreshments mer has finally arrived. Any way it felt Mussman planned and hosted our 2011 were planned at the Lodge. Our next like summer. The Nobles and Ladies Evaluation Clinic Saturday,April 23rd, at parades will be the Medford Straight who were present are Ken & Gail the Community Center. Seven children River Days Parade, Friday, June 17th, Roush, and they are having fun trying were screened and approved to make and the Faribault Heritage Days to get their grandson Skyler lined out appointments at the Shriners Hospital Parade, Saturday, June 18th. Nobles, in school and they were asking how to determine their next steps for med- don your Fez and walk with your club they deserved that. It is not for us to ical care. The Owatonna Shrine Club clowns and Dumbo or ride our new wonder, why but for us to do or ... has sponsored over 140 children during motorized picnic table. Ladies are Keep on a keeping on you two. the last 10 years for expert, no-cost encouraged to attend the post-parade Tony & Bev Krall are doing just fine care at our Shriners Hospital for frivolity and refreshments. with one boy employed and the other Children. Since 1922 Shriners Hospitals Nobles and prospective Shriners, with just one year to go in college. for Children have provided outstanding are you interested in dressing up as a John & Joyce Puffer and Patti—you got service for children with bone, muscle, clown and entertaining the apprecia- to keep coming, Patti, to keep the place or joint problems. For more informa- tive parade goers? It’s loads of fun, and livened up. Bill & June Saxton, and she tion contact Noble Richard Heide at our club clowns will help you get said they attended their great grand- 456-2069. The club thanks Nobles started.We can be reached by email at son’s wedding in Phoenix. Carl & Kathy Richard and Dave and all who helped [email protected] or con- Anderson, who both looked good. with this successful event. tact any officer. Roy & Lois Downs, but we missed A good turnout of Nobles and Ladies Check our website at Steve. Dick & Sandy Lehmann, who said enjoyed a delicious buffet at the Elk’s www.oasczuhrah.org for more infor- the business was doing just fine keep- Club for our May meeting. Noble Bob mation about your club’s upcoming ing them all employed. Burt & Jeanne Schmidt was not present to claim $200 events, including our summer parade Reitan, who I think have given up trying when his name was drawn for “Loken’s schedule, and photos. to sell the house up here cause the Lucky Money.” Nobles, you must be Owatonna area Masons, join your price is so low they can’t afford to sell. present for your chance to win $225 at Brothers for coffee at the Lodge every Jerry & Merry Mary Peterson, who said our next member meeting in September. Thursday morning from 7 to 9. Drop all is well with them. The club will not have member meetings in as your schedule permits for stimu- Dave & Denise Emery. Dave said in June,July,or August.Watch for informa- lating conversation and perhaps some they had a very good time at Grand tion about our important fundraisers in “entertaining” jokes. Star in the East Chapter in St Cloud. Denise was August – Mini Golf the first weekend fol- Lodge #33 celebrated 150 years of appointed Grand Chaplain, so she will lowed by the annual Steele County Free Masonry in Owatonna in 2010. be busy. Curt & Louise Speller. Curt Fair concession stand. Doug Brase, Scribe took the next step up the line towards Associate Grand Patron.Wayne & Jane LaMusga. I had a good talk with Wayne and he is doing well. Fred & Betty Kobs. He is Henry Kobs’ brother and said Henry is doing fine. My Lady Mary was with me, and she is a helpmate that is second to none. Prez Ken then made the annoucment that the next meeting in June will be Goof & Golf at Hayden Hills, and then said we could no longer have our own bar due to liquer laws and their insurance. We had to buy what we wanted from them in the club house. John said play begins at noon, and the menu is barbequed chicken and steaks as usual. Tony reported on the Temple saying the closing was still a go for May 31. In their look for a new place the dues had to support all the costs. Ken asked if it would be okay to meet in Albertville and most said yes, so he said he would try to line up Emma Krumbies so we will see what comes of that. That is all the news that is fit to print so take care Nobles and Ladies until we meet agan, and I am looking forward to it. Scribe,Arlan Ross JUNE 2011 ZUHRAH ARABIAN 9 ZUHRAH SHRINE CLUBS

guests who are wondering what this group is all about and thinking of perhaps joining in the fun. If you are curi- ous, give one of the officers a call and come for a Dinner Meeting. We meet at restaurants in the East Central Area of Minnesota and are always looking for new places to add to our list. Our Pres. Monte asks, "Have you the REALLY GRAND corn and steak next event will be at Running Aces in brought in your new member to the feed Saturday evening. If you want to East Central Forest Lake on Thursday, May 19, for Minnesota Valley West Suburban SC yet?" stay at the Comfort Inn (1511 East the Seafood Buffet. President Monte promises us a College Drive—the junction of Hwys They say you are lucky to maintain Every summer we have a picnic, and Well, this month’s article is just like meatloaf dinner at our next regular 19 and 23), call 507-532-3070. Note to friendships over the years with people this year it will be held on Sunday, today’s newspaper—lots of news of meeting: 15 June at 5:30 p.m. social the wise, call sooner rather than later who you meet at various stages in your August 14th, at Dean and Judy the past, with a few future events. (5:00 board meeting) and 6: 30 dinner. because the motel fills up early. Then life. They also state that people who Yorston’s home on Cross Lake in Pine Our Spring Pancake Breakfast is over. As is usual we’ll meet at the Hopkins Saturday, 20 August, the annual golf actively maintain a supportive group of City.The ladies always bring a salad or On Palm Sunday we had our Pancake, VFW. 1/2 scribe Lew Sampson will game followed by the barbeque at friends live longer, more fulfilling lives. dessert to share with the group and French Toast and Sausage Breakfast at have the details for your reservation Elaine and Jim Snyder’s. Who are your friends? Are they the peo- the Club supplies the main event. If the the Dan Patch American Legion Post in and the speaker,so pay close attention A very important date for all of ple you work with, your neighbors, weather is good, pontoon rides are Savage. It was a very nice breakfast and to his epistle. Nobles monthly lunch- Zuhrah, Nobles, Ladies, family and oth- extended family, and people from your available for those who love the water, we made a few $$s for our Organization eon will be at 11:30 on Thursday, 30 ers who can come: the Ceremonial to childhood, or are they people you enjoy and there are always a few games (not gazillions-but enough). As usual I’m June, also at the Hopkins VFW. be held at the Horsemen’s Ranch on meeting and breaking bread with while going on as well as lots of story telling, also sure that our reckoning will show For your planning schedule, the Saturday,11 June. It will be a family affair, having a few laughs and talking about eating, and just plain visiting. that our MVASC Ladies did well with Annual Mystery trip will be on both our Zuhrah family and our friends family,life challenges,and what it is like to We hope to see some new faces at their bake sale during the Breakfast. Wednesday, 20 July. Shhhhhh! I can’t and family.There’ll be a picnic for all and live in these difficult times. People who our summer outings.We meet the third Kudos to those members and their disclose where we are going, because special events for children. Check your support you and wonder where you are Thursday of the month all year long, Ladies and our MVASC Widows for all then it would not be a mystery, would Arabian for details and specifically how when you are missing an event. Friends except for August when we have our the prep work before and help during it? But I understand it will be a day to get there. It is Potentate Gary Sibben can be from any or all of these groups. picnic, and go dark during the cold win- and after the Spring Breakfast. affair so block out the day. and the Divan’s wish and hope that all Extend your family of friends and ter months of January and February, Our April Stated Meeting was on Coming up in August is our annual who can, will turn out for this special attend an East Central Area Shrine when we hibernate in our cozy homes the 28th of April 2011 at the V.F.W. in trek to Marshall to visit and party with day of fun and frolic and to welcome in Club Meeting. We meet the third in front of the fireplace with a big bowl Prior Lake. Our May 26 meeting was at the Marshall Area Shrine Club. Reserve our new Nobles. Thursday of the month with our signif- of popcorn. Come join the fun! Stephano’s Italian Restaurant. Any member may attend the board meet- Friday-Sunday, 5-7 August, or if you That's the news for now and there icant others, but you are always wel- ECSC President Mike Hill ing—your input is always welcome. prefer, come down Saturday the 6th. is lots going on, so join in the fun. come to come and meet the other sin- (651) 4646-4129 There’ll be a cook-out—usually ham- Slainte, gles in our group, for dinner, a short Our Board meetings will continue burgers and fixin’s—Friday evening and Tom Parry, 2/2 Scribe meeting and a lot of camaraderie. ECSC Secretary Dean Yorston to be on the third Thursday of the Both Zuhrah and Osman Shriners and (320) 629-3697 month through the summer.Watch for their Ladies are welcome as well as the mailings for time and place. We will be having an informal dinner in August to schedule the rest of Prez John’s year. The summer picnic date/place is still up in the air—gotsa Thank the advertisers wait for parade schedules for planning. Watch for an announcement via USPS. for their support of the Arabian! Summer is upon us—Parade Season! Supporting all our Units at the parades, especially during this season, The Zuhrah Pipes & Drums is a big part of who we are. Finally, don’t forget all our fellow Nobles who are not feeling up to Are Looking for snuff, their loved ones and our kids and staff at the Hospitals. New Members – T. D. No Experience

Necessary! Midwest Call Jerry Oliver Summer Session 763-449-9067 Winnipeg, Manitoba August 3–6

Now this is FUN-raising! Promote your We are excited to introduce Zuhrah Shrine you to a new Womens General Auxiliary partnership that will increase our fundraising capabilities.Womens Unit or Club General Auxiliary and dealeebob.com have joined forces to help raise funds Event by offering great daily deals of up to 90% off the best restaurants, spas, family entertainment and more. with an ad in It's so simple.All you need to do is click on the link the Arabian. below to register, and 5% of every purchase you make on dealeebob.com will go directly back to Womens Contact Ed Reiners General Auxiliary. Help yourself and Womens General Auxiliary, too! [email protected] Please go here to register: http://dealeebob.com/np/WomensGeneralAuxiliary 10 ZUHRAH ARABIAN JUNE 2011 ZUHRAH SHRINE CALENDAR

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY MAY 29 30 31 JUNE 1 2 34 MEMORIAL DAY Oriental Band ZUHRAH SHRINE ZUHRAH SHRINE CLOSED CLOSED Band – Chanters Drum Corps – Patrol

5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Band 101 Antique Cars ZUHRAH DIVAN DINNER Birak ASC Board Meeting Horsemen’s Cowboy STATED MEETING Brunch Chanters --- Patrol Cycle Corps Cobra Corps SHRINE Ceremonial & 125th Willmar ASC 23rd Annual Drum Corps Horsemen CLOSED at Zurah Horsemen Birthday Celebration at Ho Ho – Willmar LOH the Zuhrah Horsemen Toy Run Ranch Finance Committee Ranch 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Band – Chanters AASC Guardian ZUHRAH SHRINE Masquers Drum Corps – Patrol Owatonna Rod & Gun CLOSED Birak Steak Fry Funsters WSSC Flyers Steel Band

19 20 21 22 23 24 25 FATHERS DAY Band Ceremonial Unit Antique Cars Burger Run ZUHRAH SHRINE Chanters LOH CLOSED Drum Corps Birak Circus MVSC Patrol Birak Circus

26 27 28 29 30 JULY 1 2 Band – Chanters Unit Heads Marshall ZUHRAH SHRINE Drum Corps House Committee The Chairmen CLOSED Patrol WSSC Steel Drum Band

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 INDEPENDENCE DAY Cobra Corps ZUHRAH SHRINE DIVAN DINNER Birak ASC ZUHRAH SHRINE Cycle Corps New Ulm CLOSED STATED MEETING CLOSED IMPERIAL SESSION – DENVER, COLORADO – JULY 3–7

Advertise in these Contact Ed Reiners at Business Listings [email protected] or for $75.00 per year BUSINESS LISTINGS 612-483-0664 Accounting Quick Dry-Tech Carpet & Employee Benefits Heating & Air Retail Uphostery Cleaning Messerli & Schadow Health & Life Brokerage Standard Heating Mills Fleet Farm Larry E. Messerli CPA Chuck Stennes Services, Inc. Minneapolis, MN • 763-424-9668 Minneapolis, MN Minneapolis, MN Mark Berg 612-824-2656 Brooklyn Park, MN 952-927-8350 612-963-1816 Golden Valley, MN www.Standardheating.com • 651-779-7725 [email protected] [email protected] 763-553-0911 Insurance Oakdale, MN Attorneys Mark Berg: Computer Consultant Associated Insurance Agent Inc • 952-435-38/32 David E. Culbert [email protected] Scherstad Systems Inc. Owen R Seeley Lakeville, MN Minneapolis, MN Financial Consultants Ross E. Hjermstad Brooklyn Center, MN www.Fleetfarm.com 952-546-5440 763-549-2223 Elk River, MN Jirak, Rosvold & Associates Timothy Jirak [email protected] Roofing Hanson Lulic & Krall, LLC 612-221-2889 Tony R. Krall Eden Prairie, MN Kaufman Roofing [email protected] The David Agency Minneapolis, MN 952-746-9447 Dick Kaufman Dick Devine 612-333-2530 Consignment www.ameripriseadvisors.com Edina, MN Minneapolis, MN [email protected] It’s New To U Funeral Directors 612-333-4455 612-722-0965 Alison Formaneck Auto Dealers Thomson-Dougherty www.davidagencyinc.com [email protected] Savage, MN Lockwood Motors, Inc. Mike Dougherty Monuments Chet Lockwood 952-882-6060 Minneapolis, MN Security-- Twin City Monuments Bob Lockwood www.ItsNewToU.com 612-871-4407 Central Lock & Safe Marshall, MN Morrie Toretsky Contractors www.Thomson-dougherty.com Darryl Metzger 800-658-2455 Minneapolis, MN CCRCC Carlson 952-920-4738 Minneapolis, MN www.Lockwoodmotors.com Washburn McReavy Construction Co. 612-788-9124 James Ewald Oils & Fuel Mills FORD David Carlson "Too Tall" www.centrallockandsafe.com Mike Brown St Louis Park, MN Minneapolis, MN Wm H. McCoy Petroleum 612-377-2203 James McCoy Baxter, MN 952-545-2403 Time Clocks www.washburn-McReavy.com St Louis Park, MN 218-825-3536 Signal Systems Inc www.Millsford.com Embroidery 952-927-7991 Graphic Designers Brian Reiners DO IT RIGHT,Inc Pet Supplies Auto Repair MT Minneapolis, MN Susan Gainor Fromm T&R Distributing Youngstedts "Goodyear" Mark Toretsky 612-871-7500 Hopkins, MN Prior Lake, MN Minneapolis, MN Rod Hendrickson www.TimeClocksUSA.com 952-933-4305 952-226-1677 952-836-9040 Eagan, MN www.Youngstedts.com [email protected] [email protected] 651-452-2617 Travel Cleaning Services Pizzeria AAA Minneapolis Winter Company Process Displays Perfect Touch Cleaning Sarpino’s Pizzeria Lori Martz Brittani Wolf Janet Winter K. M.Anderson Simeon Dimitrov Minneapolis, MN Eagan, MN Savage, MN Minneapolis, MN Oakdale, MN 651-216-4943 952-763-9600 763-512-5123 651-210-9963 952-927-2741 www.MNPerfectTouchCleaning.com [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] JUNE 2011 ZUHRAH ARABIAN 11 UPCOMING EVENTS

2011 SUMMER MIDWEST SESSION Winnipeg, Manitoba 2011 Summer Midwest Cost Breakdown: August 3 – 6, 2011 Included: Registration Packet + Thursday Oasis + Saturday Oasis Registration: Noble Only $75.00 Wednesday – August 3, 2011 Noble & Lady $120.00 Time TBA Lady Only $45.00 Event V.I.P registration Location Fort Garry Hotel Past Potentates & Divan Counterparts Dinner August 3, 2011 Location: Fort Garry Hotel – 7th Floor 6:00 p.m. Time 6:00 p.m. Event Past Potentates / Counterparts Dinner Noble Only $50.00 Noble & Lady $100.00 Location Fort Garry Hotel – 7th Floor Ladies Counterpart Breakfast August 3, 2011 Cost $50.00 Canadian – Per Person Location: Fort Garry Hotel – 7th Floor 9:30 a.m. Lady Only $35.00 Thursday – August 4, 2011 Time 9:30 a.m. Ladies Luncheon August 5, 2011 Event Ladies Counterpart Breakfast Location: Fort Garry Place 11:00 a.m. Location Fort Garry Hotel – Provencher Room Main Floor Ladies $40.00 Cost $35.00 Canadian – Lady Only Shrine-A-Rama August 5, 2011 Event Nobles and Ladies Registration and Check in Manitoba Social 7:00 p.m. Location Fort Garry Hotel— Gateway Room, Second Level across the walkway Taste Manitoba 9:00 p.m. Noble Only $35.00 Noble & Lady $70.00 Parade Form up Time NOT ALLOWED EARLIER THAN 5:30 p.m. Saturday Parade August 6, 2011 Step off time 7:00 p.m. Location: Assiniboine Park 8:00 a.m. Location Form-up will be at the Legislature Bldg, all units will move onto Broadway and head “EAST” to the Fort Garry Hotel Approx distance 1 KM (0.6 miles). Go to the following website to register for the 2011 Summer Midwest OASIS Tailgate party. http://www.msa2011.org/index_files/SummerRegistration.htm Register by July 15 Location 2nd floor of the Fort Garry Hotel Parkade Accommodations Friday – August 5, 2011 Zuhrah is staying in at the Victoria Inn Hotel & Convention Centre Winnipeg COMPETITIONS AND EXHIBITIONS Cost: $156.00 per night /Double Occupancy The following will be competing at the Red River Grounds: Motorized and Horse Guard 8:00 a.m. Motor Corps Red River EX Park Zuhrah’s hospitality cost $25.00 per person per day 8:00 a.m. Horse Patrol Red River EX Park Please email Ross Hjermstad at [email protected] or phone 612-221-2889 to 9:00 a.m. Clowns Manitoba Hydro Place – 360 Portage Ave reserve your place for the 2011 Summer Midwest. 9:00 a.m. Chanters Fort Garry Hotel – Concert Hall Ballroom – 7th Floor All payments are in Canadian dollars. 9:00 a.m. Drum Corps The Forks – Festival Park (see map) 9:00 a.m. Pipes and Drums Minto Armoury – 969 St. Mathews Avenue 9:00 a.m. Oriental Bands Shrine Centre – 1155 Wilkes Avenue 10:30 a.m. Fife and Drum Barn Storming all over the city 12:00 n Flag Patrols Minto Armoury – 969 St. Mathews Avenue

9:30 a.m. Khartum Vintage Cars Cruise Place: Starting place Garden City Shopping Center NW Corner Show and Shine to be held at Skinners Restaurant Open to all Shriners and family with a special interest vehicle Enjoy a scenic Cruise down Henderson Highway along the Red River to Lockport, Manitoba Contact: Morley Kabernick 339-2830 or 949-2600

Children’s Program for Ladies Luncheon Time 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Location Fort Gary Hotel – Day Care Room – 5th Floor Cost $10.00 PER CHILD

Ladies Luncheon Time 11:00 a.m. Location Fort Gary Place – Grand Ball Room – 4th Floor Cost $40.00 Canadian – Lady Only

Children’s Program for Shrine-A-Rama Time 7:00 p.m. to Midnight Location Fort Gary Hotel – Day Care Room – 5th Floor Cost $10.00 PER CHILD

Shrine-A-Rama 50’-60’s THEME NIGHT WITH A COSTUME CONTEST Time 7:00 p.m. Manitoba Social 9:00 p.m. Taste Manitoba (Various hot and cold foods) Location Fort Gary Hotel – Grand Ball Room – 4th Floor Cost $35.00— Per Person

Saturday – August 6, 2011 Parade Form up Time 9:30 a.m. Step off Time 11:00 a.m. Location Form-up will be in the Assiniboine Park area, and all units will move through the park to the Zoo parking lot where an Oasis will be held. Approx distance 1.2 KM (1.0 mile). 12 ZUHRAH ARABIAN JUNE 2011 UPCOMING EVENTS

Spring Ceremonial and 125th Anniversary Picnic Saturday, June 11, 2011