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Abu Bekr Temple Potentate’s will need one. Friday, February 3rd, the with a policeman shows up and gets him Elbon will be open and we will be receiving arrested. Shriners International Message out of town guests and have a pre party The woman kept on asking where did Oasis of Sioux City for the ball. We look forward to seeing he hide her money but the man replied, Desert of Iowa Nobles, the installations are completed, the officers of the units are in place and our everyone there. IF you haven’t made your “It was empty when I found it, Mam.” The 820 Nebraska Street reservation you should be able to call Barb woman yelled at him, “Please give it back, it’s Sioux City, Iowa 51101 temple is secure. I first would like to thank Phone 712-255-7991 everyone who worked so hard to make in the Shrine office and get added. If you for my son’s school fees.” The man noticed Fax 712-255-4113 the process run as smooth as it did. Past need at room at the Stoney Creek Inn, call that the woman really felt sad, so he handed Potentate Noel Plummer will now be able and get a room on the fourth floor. her all his money. He could see that the Abu Bekr News to take a much needed sabbatical as he now IRELAND TRIP: There is still room woman was a single mother. The man said, February 2017 can get back to his retirement duties. Thank on the trip to Ireland from June 7-18. “Take this, sorry for the inconvenience.” Volume 67, Issue 2 you Noel for moving the nobility forward The cost is $3400/person based on double The woman left and policeman held the into some not so easy uncharted territory. occupancy. This will be a great trip with man for further questioning. Elected Divan We welcome Colin Ross as the newest about 30 of us going from the Shrine. We The woman was very happy but when Divan member. Although outspoken, would love to have you join us. she counted her money later on, it was Kelly J. Conolly Colin is without a doubt one of the hardest To those brothers and family members doubled, she was shocked. One day, while Potentate working nobles in the shrine. I am sure he who are experiencing health issues, we the woman was going to pay her son’s will continue his service on the Divan with keep you in our prayers and hope for a school fees, she noticed that some skinny Larry Janssen the same dedication and perseverance. speedy recovery. Remember attend your man was walking behind her. She thought Chief Rabban NEW WEBSITE: The new website Blue Lodge and appendant bodies and that he may rob her, so she approached a is state of the art and promises to deliver support them all when you are able. We policeman standing nearby. He was the Todd Saunders some much needed technology that will all need each other and know that bond same policeman, who she took along to propel the Shrine into the 21st century. that joins us is inseparable. I appreciate inquire about her purse. The woman told Assistant Rabban Every unit will have a sign on and will need your confidence and I ask for your support him about the man following her, but Sheldon Menin to enter their information, events, pictures for the Divan to lead our temple in the suddenly they saw that man collapsing. upcoming year. They ran at him, and saw that he was the High Priest & Prophet and articles. John Nash will be setting up computers on Wednesday nights at the God Bless, Kelly Conolly same man whom they arrested few days Wayne Rieckmann Shrine to help any noble learn how to get Potentate back for stealing a purse. He looked very weak and woman Oriental Guide logged in, set up their information or get their own email or Facebook account. If Learn To was confused. The policeman said to the Kent W. Kolbe you need assistance please do not hesitate woman, “He didn’t return your money, he Treasurer to let Bill Pelchat, John Nash or myself Appreciate! gave you his money that day. He wasn’t the know. As we begin this New Year and wonder thief but hearing about your son’s school William Pelchat February 4th, Potentate’s Ball: The ball what it may have in store for each of us. fees, he felt sad and gave you his money.” Recorder will be a Mardi Gras theme with the dress What will my life be like this year, will it be Later, they helped the man stand up, and either a suit and tie or a Mardi Gras outfit. filled with joy, or sorrow? Will I make good the man told the woman, “Please go ahead We will have masks available for those who judgement calls in my life or will I make and pay your son’s school fees, I saw you Appointed Divan mistakes fueled by misinformation? We and followed you to be sure that no one Michael Pickett simply do not know what lies ahead for us steals your son’s school fees.” The woman AlanAlan L. L.Fagan Fagan this New Year. The following story my help was speechless. 1st Ceremonial Master Licensed Land Surveyor Moral: Life gives you strange Licensed us all understand that whatever happens to Larry Davis us this year we need to appreciate all that is experiences, sometime it shocks you and Land Surveyor in our lives. sometimes it may surprise you. We end 2nd Ceremonial Master Once upon a time, there was a man up making wrong judgments or mistakes Matt Plummer who was very helpful, kindhearted, and in our anger, desperation and frustration. ALAL FAGAN FAGAN However, when you get a second chance, Director generous. He was a man who will help LANDLAND SURVEYING, SURVEYING, P.C. P.C. someone without asking anything to pay correct your mistakes and return the Patrick McCann him back. He will help someone because favor. Be Kind and Generous. Learn to PO BoxP.O. Box 858 858 he wants to and he loves to. One day while “APPRECIATE” what you are given. Marshal Merrill,Merrill, IA IA51038 51038 walking on a dusty road, this man saw a Neil L. Peck, Chaplain Rich Porter LookingPh. 712-938-2228Ph. 712-938-2228 for a better return?purse, so he picked it up and noticed that Captain of the Guard [email protected]@aol.com the purse was empty. Suddenly a woman Twin Cities Colin Ross Shrine Hospital If you have CDs about to mature or other assets to As protocol should always be “priority Outer Guard invest, consider all of your options. Not only do our one” as we start a new Shrine year, I offer Neil L. 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1The guarantees expressed here are based on the claims-paying ability of Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company. Note: Bank CDs are FDIC insured, the other products referenced here are not federally insured. Securities & services offered through FBL Marketing Services, LLC+, 5400 University Ave., West Des Moines, IA 50266, 877/860-2904, Member SIPC. Farm Bureau Property & Casualty Insurance Company,+* Western Agricultural Insurance Company,+* Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company+*/West Des Moines, IA. +Affiliates *Company providers of Farm Bureau Financial Services A132 (9-15) Abu Bekr News February 2017 3 award certificate is on display in the Abu activities that have been planned by our fortunate to be chosen by Headquarters Medical Services, Hospital Leadership, Bekr Shrine Office. Congratulations on outstanding marketing and recruitment to be one of the locations selected for Technology, and Patient activities. All everyone’s hard work in 2016! Looking staff at the Twin Cities. Currently we are filming. The first spot was just released and Nobles are invited to attend. Deadlines have forward, we all need to work even harder waiting for the results of the Strategic I actually made the cut. I am very proud passed for registration, contact the Shrine this year to acquire new patients for our Planning Consultants to move forward to have an Abu Bekr FEZ as a part of our Office for details regarding MSA Winter Twin Cities SHC. One of our biggest with marketing for the TC-SHC. The new 2017 Shriners Hospitals for Children Session and business breakout sessions. challenges is the overcapacity we have in Corporate Public Relations Department advertising campaign. It was a fantastic As always, I am glad to provide updates both facility and doctor caseload. With the in Tampa has approved expenditures for experience working with the true stars to you at unit or Shrine Club meetings addition of two new orthopedic doctors our TC-SHC to market our new Sports of our Philanthropy, our Shrine Hospital along with other civic organizations. Let this year, it is imperative that we increase Medicine services and Dr. Priola. While Kids! me know if you have any questions about the number of new patients for our doctors this is good news, it is my opinion that Nominations for the Rainbow of Hope your Twin Cities Shriners Hospital for to treat. Currently Drs. Mielke and Vara our TC-SHC is charged with many lofty Award are due by April 3, 2017. If you Children. If you have any potential donors have about a 15 day wait to see patients goals of patient recruitment and physician know of a current or former patient who is that would like to support the great things for their first appointment. Dr. Priola is referrals in determining our success while at least 12 years old that is a role model for happening at our Twin Cities-SHC, please available to see orthopedic patients almost the resources necessary for us as Nobles and others, nominate them today. Applications let me know so we can schedule a meeting. immediately. Always be watching children hospital staff to achieve those goals are not are available in the Shrine Office. Call Again, thank you for all you do to support who could be potential patients that our available, or at our disposal. I will remind Theresa Barlow at 612-596-6207 with any our TC-SHC. Shrine Doctors can treat. everyone that headquarters in Tampa has questions. Yours in the Faith, The Strategic Planning consulting charged the Twin Cities SHC to realize a Make sure to mark your calendar for David G. Krogh, P.P., Twin firm has completed interviews with key 10% annual growth in new patients for Hospital Day 2017. Our staff and Board Cities- SHC Board of constituents, hospital staff, and a few 2017. To meet our goal in patient growth, of Governors look forward to hosting the Governors Board members. The consultants will it is necessary to have adequate resources Nobility and their Ladies on Saturday, May Abu Bekr News Ad 12_15.pdf 1 12/28/15 2:48 PM meet with a second steering committee in to deliver our message to the Twin Cities 20, 2017. The Open House style event has January-February. A final report from the market and our greater TC-SHC service many activities planned that will give you a consulting firm will be sent to Tampa in area. chance to interact with staff and see what’s late March and those results will be shared The EOS project is moving forward. new at your Twin Cities-SHC. with the Board of Governors in April. The Congratulations to our Development Up next will be our MSA Hospital C Simply focus of the strategic planning report is to Team in the Twin Cities for meeting its Seminar, Friday, February 10, 2017. ThisM identify hospital service lines and strategic fundraising goal of $750,000 to finance the year in conjunction with MSA Winter Y Irresistible! partnerships with Mayo Clinic for the TC- new equipment. There is still a need for an Session the Public Relations/Patient

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Kossuth County “professionalism” fit into our fraternal with his new whistle clutched to his chest, Our Chanters installation party was to community? For the moment let’s say held off the waterworks by congratulating be held at the Temple Building on January Shrine Club that professionalism is a combination of Erik and Ann Molstad on the birth of their 16. As a result of weather concerns it had Hello from the Kossuth County Shrine dedication, competence, objectivity, care new son and future Rat, Gunner. With all been postponed until January 30. We look Club. This is my first article as the new and occasionally comfort. So many gifts this excitement we must not forget one of forward to having a good evening for this Scribe. I joined ZaGaZig on June 10th, and talents are available such as ritual the Rat Patrol's most prestigious awards, event. 1989, very shortly after being raised, and (NOT “ritual Nazis!), business, food, The Rollover Award. Congratulations went Again, we ask you to consider came by way of the York Rite and within trustee matters, cordiality and friendliness to none other than Superman himself, John becoming a member of the Chanters. We a few months also became 32°. I belong to as well as friendships. In many ways Jagger...... again! Good job on another practice on Monday nights at 7:30. They Moingona # 633 in the Des Moines area aren’t Brethren/Brothers that take their upside down season, a set of twins and say there is strength in numbers so come and Prudence # 205 here in Algona and obligations seriously influenced by and finding your belly button. The evening was help us spread the good news about Abu have been Master four times total and practicing “professionalism” with the topped off with great food provided by Bekr. It is a very enjoyable group. many other orders! biggest emphases on Brotherly Love, Relief, the Chefs Unit, fellowship and an evening Tom Gustafson, Scribe It is not unusual for one to talk about and Truth? of laughter brought to us by Darwin the their experience, because, after all, it is the Travel safe! hypnotist. Vintage Wheels only one they have. My most recent big Tom “Doc” Gruis, Ed. D., K. Y. The Rat Patrol would like to thank all A great 2016 year under the leadership event was falling on ice on December 5th. G. C. H., KØHTF its current and past riders and especially of Potentate Noel Plummer and Lady Jean. The results included a 19 day stay in the our ladies on making the past 40 years a Many parades and functions in hospital here in Algona both for the ankle Chefs Unit success. May we continue our success as we the Vintage Wheels unit were very well and for severe onset of the gout. I have been The Chefs Unit cooked on January ride into 2017 with Potentate Kelly Conolly. attended by our members including Noel doing volunteer Chaplain there for about 6th for the All Unit Installation. We also Rob Maise, Scribe and Jean with their classic car. two years. It is much different looking up cooked on January 7th for the Rat Patrol We look forward to a great year with from the bed at the good people I have Installation. Chanters 2017 Potentate Kelly Conolly. And, to come to know as they took very good care Our meeting in January was at Bob The Chanters started 2017 by start the 2017 Vintage Wheels year our of me - and modesty holds no sway! When Roe’s with pizza and cocktails. Our next performing at the Abu Bekr installation Thursday, January 26th meeting was held I started this volunteering at Broadlawns meeting will be at the temple on February ceremony. It is always great to see the new at Larry’s Automotive in Merrill Iowa. VW County Hospital in Des Moines about 9th. officers move up to their positions for the members Knowler, King and Dreessen fifteen years ago, a wonderful nurse told Eric Greenogh, Scribe year. The installation ceremony reminds (these guys are normally in charge of me in no uncertain terms that there was us of the commitment these nobles make ‘church communion’) arranged a catered nothing embarrassing in medicine. I Rat Patrol for the coming year. It is a time when they meal and then a tour of the two buildings tried to remember that…. I have always 2017 Marks 40 years for the Rat affirm their promise to take responsibility of classic and special interest autos and so appreciated professionalism and being Patrol as a unit. As part of this celebration, for the leadership of Abu Bekr. We auto memorabilia. confronted with its help and comfort Captain Johnny Schleis presented Bob appreciate the time, effort, and dedication This should be a priority meeting during that hospital stay brought home its Hostad, one of the founding members, of these nobles. as Larry will have just returned from value with a new strength. with a 40 year plaque. Bob was a staple in We had a short vacation from practices the Scottsdale Auctions and will provide Masonry is a volunteer organization the development of the Rat Patrol. over the holidays and are now back getting information on that event. that is so much more than a hobby. Does Ringing in the New Year, the Rat ready for our winter concert. This year it Also at this meeting, we officially Patrol held it’s installation of officers at will be held at The First United Methodist installed our 2017 officers of Randy Auen, the temple, Saturday January 7th. The church in Sioux City on Sunday, February President; Bruce Kolbe, 1st VP; Jack installation of officers was performed by 19 at 3:00 P.M. We hope you will put the Sorenson, 2nd VP and, Bob Knowler, Past Potentate and member Dave Benson. time and date on your calendar and join us. Treasurer. Our thanks to PP Noel Plummer Horizon Who also seconds as an outdoor winter Restaurant tanning consultant. The 2017 officers are: 1220 Tri View & Hamilton Captain-Johnny Schleis, Lieutenant-Mike 2nd Annual Magnolia Lodge Sioux City Gill, Secretary-Mark Harman, Treasurer- Joe Petersen, Membership Chair-Ben Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner Nordstrom and Scribe-Rob Maise. Daily Specials During the evening celebration Wild Game Feed Open Wi-Fi Captain Johnny was presented with his very own inscribed whistle by future Rat 24 hrs 712-255-1658 Jake Gill, son of Lieutenant Mike Gill. 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Aside from the work of the lodge dessert! humor as well as his ideas for building a Our “Accomplishments/Wreckage room, do we not crave for a meeting place For those not currently attending, better Shrine unit. Archivist, Dave Jensen made his annual to enjoy friendship and relaxation? please join us at 11:30 on Wednesday, 801 Our sincere condolences to Lady Betty presentation. Cornhuskers receiving A small group of Masons began Douglas Street in Sioux City (Scottish and the family. awards were: meeting at the Y.M.C.A. From this small Rite) with free parking in the Scottish Off Parade Season Happenings: Chopper Schopke South Sioux City group came the dream of many Masons, Rite parking lot on the North side of the 2016Past Pote Noel and Lady Jean wreck - Training Wheels, helmet, tape, and meeting together at weekly luncheons for building. have earned a well deserved rest....Unit body repair Kit fellowship and interesting programs. That Why the name High 12? It is the hour Treasurer Bob Knowler was in Florida Russ Urbanec Rope for tying up car idea has now spread across the nation and when we turn from labor to refreshment in mid January for “an old-timers Circus to prevent more runaways, brake light for around the world. in the glory of the day. All Master Masons Band” gig (some day they may keep him stopping short in parades, a repair kit and Sioux City proudly retains the title of are invited. And, unlike many luncheon for the animal or clown act)...Terry King is a helmet High 12 Founders Club #1. clubs, there are no fines, no obligations of recovering from shoulder surgery (Terry, Leon Bruns Best near miss award – Each Wednesday, Master Masons meet attendance, Remember...the purpose of you have to be kinder to Lady Jan!)...Scribe blamed it on his brother Ron who owns the for lunch and conversation in the Scottish continued on next page Larry Finley reports that the Mid America car Museum of Aviation & Transportation has Brian Bowers Most expensive motor install new LED lighting courtesy of the award Gilchrist Foundation Grant awarded to the David Jensen Second most expensive T&W TIRE museum for the project...We see, and visit motor award with, 2017 first and 2nd vice presidents at David Ley Two wheel award - helmet, weekly High 12 meetings..(Bruce Kolbe & repair kit, and a cooler for the lake & RETREADING Jack Sorenson)...they are looking forward Tom Gustafson Substitute of the year to helping the unit grow...Gary & Judy award Phone: 712.252.4055 Schindel are wintering in warmer climates R.C. Clements Second place 2 wheel Phone: 712-873-5115 and Warren ‘Bud’ Nelson was still here in award, new video camera for accident Fax: 712-873-5114 309 Court Street ‘the frozen NW Iowa for the holidays. investigations Sioux City, IA 51104 No other official or un-official scoop Neil McQuistan Trouble shooter award Cell: 712-870-1230 (unlike the national media) to report so - most restarts in a parade – new doctor kit 201 North 1st Street 24 Hour Emergency Road Service stay warm and get the dusters and polish Tim McQuistan Father of the year Moville, IA 51039 cloths ready for use in a couple months. award You can never have too many when you Gene Brown 25th year of parading own a classic. award – presented with a new whip Larry L. Finley, Scribe The Cornhuskers are looking forward to another great year on the parade circuit. American Flags Our next meeting will be our annual The Masonic Center is in need of 3 maintenance and safety meeting at Kevin For Every Life There is a Story. by 5 American flags;. If you donate a flag Kay’s shop on Saturday, March 4 (We to the Shrine there is a plague on the 2nd think?). floor by the flag pole that your name can be Tom Gustafson entered on. If you have an old flag that needs to be Iowa Great Lakes disposed. Drop it off at the Shrine office and Kelly Houts will pick it up and see that Mini - Indy’s is taken care on flag day in June 14. We want to thank all that got in our Meyer Brothers Kelly Houts lawnmower pool. We raised $1,000.00 dollars, thanks to the winners Paul Plumb Cornhuskers and the Wrecking Crew for donating the The Cornhuskers had their annual money’s back. That’s one way of paying it funeral homes meeting on January 7 at Geno’s Steakhouse forward. (It was really a shot in the arm). at Wayne. We were privileged have our We have now broke ground on our new Chief Rabban and Potentate elect Kelly building for the Masonic Temple and Conolly present to install our new officers Shrine building. This spring we will start and board members. putting it up. The following officers were installed: This has been a long time coming, Offering a Variety of Pre-Arrange Funeral Plans President Brian Bowers but with prayers and hope this is going to V. President Mark McCorkindale happen. I believe this will be a great year Secretary Treasurer David Ley even though we are not able to have the Parade Captain Mark Schopke parade in our town this year, but maybe in Board Members Neal McQuistan, another time. So we just Keep (LIVIN THE David Jensen, Tim McQuistan, John DREAM AND KEEP SMILING) Because Colonial Chapel Morningside Chapel Darling, Kent Meyer the Best Is Yet to Come!!!!!!!!! Scribe Tom Gustafson Your Humble Servant 3220 Stone Park Boulevard 6200 Morningside Avenue Accomplishments/Wreckage Terry Kinnetz 255-0131 276-1921 Archivist David Jensen Accident Investigator RC Clements Medic Neal McQuistan 6 February 2017 Abu Bekr News continued from previous page Clown Unit everyone that Unit, ISCA, CSSCA, and Cycle Corps MSCA dues are now due. Please get them High 12 is to promote Masonry in general February is upon us, and with that, we Well, the first month of 2017 is over look ahead to springtime in the near future to him as soon as possible. You can send and the new Abu Bekr Potentate and Divan and to provide a place of deepening bonds them in, or better yet personally bring of friendship....to make us better Masons and with it warmer weather, circus, and the have been installed and ready to work for upcoming parade season. them to one of our upcoming Clown Unit the membership. Congratulations to Kelly and better citizens by varied programs and meetings. Also, friendly reminder to get speakers who broaden our vision. First of all the upcoming Shrine Conolly on his installation as Potentate. Circus. The dates for the Circus this year your Masonic Lodge and Shrine dues paid We hope that he, the Divan and the entire Please join us any Wednesday at as well. It is very important to get these in 11:30am / 801 Douglas Street in Sioux City. are April 5th thru April 9th, please mark membership of Abu Bekr Shrine Temple your calendars. The deadline to get coloring soon as the circus, and parade season is have a great year. Come refresh and relax for a maximum right around the corner. time commitment of 90 minutes. If you are book ads in is March 1st. Likewise, if you On Friday, January 6, 2017, the All intend to have your picture updated for the Our monthly meetings take place on Unit Installation took place at the Abu Bekr still in the dining room at 1:00pm....you are the second Wednesday of every month probably ALONE. coloring book, those need to be in prior to Shrine Temple. The same members of the March 1st. At our January meeting, it was (except for December, or if there is a Cycle Corps were installed as officers as Larry L Finley, President voted on that in order to have you picture function that would cause us to move it last year. Congratulations to all the officers 2016-2017 on the coloring book you must have you to an alternate date) Please try to attend elected and installed. Blue Lodge, Shrine, and Clown Unit dues as many of these meeting as possible. This The Cycle Corps is in card dealing Crutches and paid prior to the March 1st deadline. You is where we will go over upcoming events mode and just like last month, we were can send in your clown dues or bring them and functions, as well as discuss the official once again running Black Jack tables and Wheel Chair Unit in person to an upcoming meeting. business of the unit. It is important that Wheels of Fortune for Rasmussen Machine Not much to report Here. The Clown Unit will be taking a unit we participate at meetings as well as at our at the Marina Inn. Helping to deal cards Things are slow right now, but we are picture on May 21st at the Temple. This clowning functions as often as possible in at this event was Maylon Chartier, Payne still looking for people to fill the wheel picture will be a more formal out of makeup order to keep our unit going. It is the input Sargisson, Leland Sargisson, Jim Stark, chairs so we can have a basketball game picture similar to ones that were taken and participation of all of us that make us Harlan VandeZandschulp, Larry Clausen, and fundraiser for those that need funds. years ago. The dress code for this picture is: successful as a unit, we will not continue Gary Cameron and our very own President, Even those that just might want to have a Back dress pants (not jeans), black socks, to be a viable and successful unit without Phil Hane. Roger Merrill, Colin Ross, good time doing something different. Who black dress shoes (not tennis shoes), the you. If you’ve been away for awhile, for one Sheldon Menin and Rita Newman were knows you just might like it. Well, just new clown unit shirt that will be available reason or another, please come back and not able to work that evening due to their like the Mini-Indy’s We are (LIVIN THE to order soon, and your fez. There will be participate in the fun that is being a clown. participation at the Divan Installation, All DREAM AND SMILING) Because we more information on this at an upcoming Until next time, keep Smiling!! Unit Seminar and festivities later on that know THE BEST IS YET TO COME!!!!! clown meeting, in the next Clown Unit Christopher “Clyde” Twiford, same day. It was nice seeing Jim, Harlan, Your Humble Servant article in Abu Bekr News, and watch our Scribe Larry and Gary help out on a day when Terry Kinnetz page on Facebook for future information P.S. Want in? Just ask. and details. Our Treasurer would like to remind Next time you are at the Temple, stop in ballroom and look at the plaques with the names of all of our donors. Thank You to Everyone Who Has Donated SAHIB UNIT Fox Building JEWELRY SALES Jewelry *CAR EMBLEMS *FEZ CASES Improvement Fund *LAPEL PINS *TASSEL HOLDERS Mike Fox Please consider becoming a Building Improvement 3821 Chippewa Ct. AND MORE! 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FOAM INSULATION If you would like further information, please contact: and COATINGS Matt Brown, President, Siouxland Masonic Center, 820 Nebraska Street PO Box 3347, Sioux City, lA 51102-3347 Commercial · Residential Asphalt Roofs · Flat Roofs Your name DARRELL BEVERLY Address 712-490-6161 · Sioux City, Iowa City, State, Zip Enclosed is $ Abu Bekr News February 2017 7 we were going to be short on card dealers. of the year award, and this year I awarded it any Oriental Band equipment that you Daughters of the Thanks again, to all those who worked the to our newest rider Mark Catton. Although are no longer using, or you know where card dealing that evening. his first time out was a very memorable some might be, please return it to us at the Nile Back on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 one, he has continued and been a great Temple, or let us know where it is, and we I received the yearly award for at our monthly meeting, Aaron Chedester asset to our unit. Thank Mark. will be glad to pick it up. Daughters of the Nile called the McHenry was voted in to be one of our new members. The work continues on the club house Our regular Oriental Band meetings Award. I feel so honored to receive a Congratulations, Aaron. It was nice having with tape and texturing and paint going on and practices are on the First Wednesday of beautiful emerald pin and pyamid that is you at our meeting and we know that you now. Soon the whole clubhouse will have a every month, unless some other event such in a glass case in my home to look at every can’t wait to get on one of the motorcycles face lift and it will be very beautiful when as Holidays, circus, in climate weather, single day and remind me why I work so this Summer to help out in parades it is done. etc. forces us to move the meeting to an hard for Daughters of the Nile and the We have some sad news to report. The ladies are making plans for the St. alternate date. When this happens we will Shrine Children in the Shrine Hospitals, Troy Baker, one of our members, Dad Paddy’s Day Party to be held March18th at get notification out to the bandsmen ahead passed away. We send our condolences to the clubhouse. The guys have set the date of time. If you are not receiving emails from continued on next page him and his family. for the spring pitchfork fondue which is the Oriental Band and would like to receive On a better note, of course as some April 1st, also to be held at the clubhouse. them, please email me at cmuddt@hotmail. of you know, we just had a gun raffle and Hope to see you all there, these are both a com put Oriental Band email in the subject that raffle was won by Mark Illian, Richard great time with great food and fellow ship. line and I will see to it that you get put onto Sams’ son-in-law. I understand that Mark Till next time and happy trails the list. gave the rifle to Dick as a Christmas Rich Porter, Scribe If you or you know of someone who present. What a thoughtful thing to do. would be interested in joining the band Well. we are doing the raffle again. We have Oriental Band please let us know, or better yet come to already purchased the rifle, another Henry The month of January is past us and now one of our regular monthly band meetings Masonic Tribute 22LR. Tickets are now we move into the short month of February. and we will get you started. We provide available for purchase. Just contact a Cycle Depending on whether the Groundhog the instruments and the uniforms. We will We Create Solutions. Corps member to purchase as many as you saw his shadow or not, will determine on teach you everything you need to know to Looking For Talented Employees? like. We are only printing 200 tickets and how soon spring will arrive. Seriously, be able to play in the Oriental Band. Our the price is $10.00 each. This is a beautiful though, now that we are in February, meetings are on the first Wednesday of We’ll Help You Find Them. rifle and would look stunning hanging on the spring will not be too far behind and every month at 7pm at the Temple any wall. with brings warmer weather, circus, and Until next time, Until next month, remember to keep parade season. Therefore, The Oriental Christopher L. Twiford, 219 W. 7th St the rubber down and chrome up. Band intends to hold regular practices at Scribe Sioux City, IA 51103 Sheldon Menin, Secretary/ every monthly meeting, depending on if 712.224.2090 Scribe we have enough bandsmen there in order Executive Recruiting to do so. These practices will ensure that www.jleusa.com 877-240-1004 White Horse we will be ready to go when parade season begins and should we be called upon to do Patrol a performance at any upcoming function. Greetings from the White Horse Congratulations to Kelly Conolly Mounted Patrol. and the members of the Divan on being We would like to congratulate ILL. installed as the 2017 leadership of Abu Bekr SR. Kelly Conolly on his installation as Temple. Included in that group are fellow Potentate for Abu Bekr Temple 2017 and bandsmen Sheldon Menin, Todd Saunders, we hope he has a great year. and Bill “Chopper Pelchat. Congratulations It’s been a slow month for us, nothing gentlemen, we are looking forward to major happened not even a spur of the having another fun year with you. moment horse walk (thank God). We had When our Quartermaster, Buster a great time at the all unit installation. Towns, returns from his winter hiatus Congratulations to Steve Albert and Dan in Texas, we will be working on putting Albert who were awarded the patrol’s together a list of all of our band equipment White Horse Patrolmen of the year awards. and uniforms. This is so that we have a These two guys are two of the hardest better idea of what equipment we have working guys I have ever met. Without and where it is. Apparently this was done them it’s hard to say just where the patrol several years ago, the last time was before would be. Thanks guys. We started a new many of us were members, and it is in need award this year, one I have talked about for of updating. Buster will be spearheading a couple years. It’s called our best dismount this project when he returns. If you have 712-943-6342 120 Gaul Dr. • Sgt. Bluff, IA Women’s Auxiliary Specializing in all types of insurance For record keeping purpose, please forward all Auto • Homeowners • Recreational Vehicles Donations and Dues payments to: Commercial • Worker's Comp • Business Autos • Bonds Judy Zittlau, Corresponding Secretary 1304 Warrior Rd., Sgt. Bluff, IA, 51054 www.hoffmaninsuranceagency.com 712-333-7174 8 February 2017 Abu Bekr News continued from previous page enthusiasm and love for Nile inspired Sue passionately inspires us to make a to Honolulu, Hawaai, with my father our philantrophy. I would like to share my many members to go to the extra mile difference. Kelly Houts (WHOOPS) and my story that was anonymously submitted. to sell fundraiser products, participate On behalf of Hathor Temple No. 38, Sue daughter Princess Jackie Siegfried. We Here it goes: in a Nile Founders Fashion Show, or graciously received a proclamation from had a personal invitation from my friend Those of us who know and love Sue attend a Luau. Whenever possible she is a Iowa Governor Terry Branstad recognizing Queen Beverly from the Honolulu Temple, believe that she is the very heart and soul cheerleader for the Daughters of the Nile and thanking Daughters of the Nile for our Daughters of the Nile. We have the honors of our beloved temple. For many years, Sue and the Foundation by sharing the great generous support of the Shriner Hospitals of actually participating in the presentation has tirelessly and joyfully served in many works of both, verbally at public venues, and the community of Sioux City. From with Supreme Queen Cathy Carol Rose in capacities, including Queen in 2007, 2011, and writing numerous articles for our Sioux City Mayor Bob Scott, Sue received presenting the Shrine Hospital in Honolulu 2013 and 2016. newsletter and local Masonic publications. the Key to the City, a commendation, and “a with their second Gold Plaque. We also Sue has continually supported Moreover, she has organized many trips to piece of his heart for blessings throughout get a tour of the hospital and lunch and the Daughters of the Nile Foundation Shriner Hospitals for members to see first her reign as Queen.” Also, Sue has been the then the next day will be busy too. We are in numerous ways, for example, by hand the fruits of their efforts and to spread recipient of a Certificate of Appreciation attending the Supreme Visitation of our spearheading numerous successful and joy to the Children. Sue also started our from the Foundation. Supreme Queen and then that evening will creative fundraising efforts; educating popular Ambassadors Club whose mission Well , That’s our beloved Sue in a be attending their formal banquet. our members, as well as the public about is to provide fun, fellowship and attract nutshell. I could go on and on, but I hope I want to give you a brief description the mission and vision of the Foundation; new members. In fact Sue was invited to that I have given you enough information on what this Gold Plaque means: It stands helping to meet the needs of the Shriner share her membership ideas at a Supreme and inspired you to honor Sue Berry with for the million dollars their Shrine Hospital Hospital patients; and increasing Hathor Convention in front of 2000 ladies which the McHenry Award. Thank You so much has received. Temple No. 38 membership. turned out to be a smashing success. for your time and consideration. Daughters of the Nile money is Sue’s effervescent personality, There was even a book written with her Letter Written By An Anonymous given to the Shriner’s International and ideas. Through nurturing and teaching, Daughter Of The Nile Member they actually administer the money to I have exciting news! the Shrine Hospitals. 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You will be given a map upon arrival  and can travel around on your own.  Families are welcome!  Trout pond and activities on the front lawn!  Lunch will be served from 11 am – 1 pm.   For questions, please contact Lauren Elm at [email protected] or 612-596-6119.       Abu Bekr News February 2017 9 from the Daughters of the Nile, they are Captain Roger Merrill could write a book Next on the agenda was the Abu Bekr presented with a Gold Plaque. SO now the Foot Patrol Fellow Patrollers: As I send out the Foot about that one. Every time we practice his Officers Installation January 14. Even Honolulu has received two million dollars favorite expression is, “You guys are like though I personally didn’t feel up to par from Daughters of the Nile and they are Patrol’s greetings to everyone once again, I am attempting to compose this periodical me having to herd a bunch of cats”. Now if that day, since battling a bout with the flu receiving their second Gold Plaque. These he read the White Horse article we will be for a week beforehand, everyone had a ball Gold Plaques are displayed on the donor slightly earlier this time around. To start with I just need to respond to Rich Porter, compared to this from now on for sure. He with Potentate Kelly’s installation. They recognition wall in each hospital. They already uses a lead rope to keep us in line, quoted that it was more of a three ring have introduced a new method now in the of the White Horse Patrol’s, extremely colorful written episode in last month’s but if Roger drives up to the barn to borrow circus act, with all of the punch lines flying new hospitals. They have installed glass those halters we will have to draw the line everywhere. After that Potentate Kelly held boards with names on them. article. To really appreciate this, I think you need to have been a farm boy once upon on that one. But, maybe, if he would get the Unit Seminar on what to expect in the OLOHA : Means Hello and Goodbye. some of those treats out we could cooperate upcoming year. The activities sound very “There are 14 letters in the Hawaai a time. Even though I, only having been a weekend farmer, and didn’t have horses, much better. much like they will be very exciting and we alphabet and every letter is pronounced.” Now let me jump to the month of are guaranteed to have a bushel basket full Queen Sue Berry our cattle herd was right up there in that caliber. We had a pasture right next to the January, as we had our rescheduled All of fun. One other thing I must share, since corn field and the cattle would ignore the Unit Installation on the 6th. We had a great you will not read about it in the Hospital Poker Run meal with a fairly good number attending Dad’s article. Recorder Bill Pelchat patted Fellow Nobles, field until the corn got about six feet tall and the ears began to tassel. Then, no matter the event. As usual the Chefs Unit did a the Hospital Dad drivers an “ate Boy” on The Abu Bekr Cycle Escorts are in the superb job. Potentate “in Waiting” Kelly their backs. Then he asked everyone if planning stages of putting together a great how good the fences were, we would be searching for hours in the maze, just trying Conolly didn’t even have to use his cue they saw the mug shot and news article summer long event for 2017. This event cards. A good time was to have been had of Trig Olund in the Journal, written by will include all units and clubs of Abu to locate them, as they all naturally would scatter to and fro. The corn field was their thereafter as we all attempted to solve Tim Gallagher. Then after a couple more Bekr. We would like every unit and club to world problems. choose two businesses that you would like candy treat and they did not want to leave continued on next page to see part of this summer long event. Can the field for anything. Of course we didn’t be bar, restaurant, golf course or any place dare use a pickup or tractor to extradite that doesn’t mind walk-ins. We will visit them as we would have done more damage with the businesses so that they understand to the crop. It was chase a couple out on what we will be doing. These businesses foot, then go back for some more while will be put into a booklet that will be sold hoping the first ones didn’t follow me back to participants. into the field. Now with the question of Participants will have all summer “does the Foot Patrol have runaway shoes?” to visit these businesses and get a stamp or initial from the businesses. They can 67th Annual visit by car, motorcycle, boat, on foot or ABU BEKR whatever means they would like. They SHRINE CIRCUS can visit whenever they want in a group or alone. Anyone can participate and can purchase multiple books if they would like. In September, we will hold a social at the Elbon to draw poker hands and reward the first place of $1000, second place $750 and third place $500 prizes. There will be opportunities to be able to draw extra cards to improve your chances. Please submit your recommended businesses to pickett@ netllc.net or [email protected] as soon as possible. We must have the books printed. If you have any questions, please contact Mike Pickett at 712-368-2550. Thank you for your participation. Pancake Abu Bekr Cycle Escorts April 5-9 Breakfast 2017 Mark Your Calendars for Noble David Burcham & family The Wrecking Crew is hosting a pancake breakfast for David Burcham to offset medical expenses for his daughter Jordan. Cycle Escorts Shrine Temple, 820 Nebraska St. If anyone has a Cycle Escort flag that is not being used, February 26th, 8:00am till noon please contact Gale Heyer at 712-259-8886. Thank you! free will offering 10 February 2017 Abu Bekr News continued from page 7 shortage of food to be had. And, needless and for new members. Our dues are $5.00 soldiers to show their pride, camaraderie to say, I was not shy, since that was my first a year and can be paid to Judy Zittlau. She and help with morale. From this developed complimentary remarks from Recorder true meal that I ate since the week before. keeps a record of this for our group. We a coin check to see if members of the unit Bill, believe it or not, Trig received a Well we finally heard from our snow can always use help cutting out patterns, were carrying their coin. Now termed as a five minute standing ovation. Trig all I bird, Kenny Hinds and wife Judy, just in stuffing animals or help packing boxes. challenge, when a coin is placed upon the can say, “at least that mug shot didn’t say time to replenish my humor files. All we You don't have to be crafty - just come and table, all fellow coin carriers are required to ‘Wanted Dead or Alive’. The day the article can tell him is “wish you were here to share enjoy spending time with others and giving produce their coin. If not, those without came out in the paper I couldn’t believe our wonderful weather”. special thoughts and ideas for the children. their coins are obligated to pay for the how FaceBook went viral for the next So with that here is Kenny’s Korner. We could use some hygene bags, drinks of those who have their coins, be several days with so many complimentary This was received by an algebra teacher, gowns for bears, colors and color books for it coffee, tea, soda or drink. However, If comments. We are extremely proud of you “Dear Algebra, Please stop asking us to find the hospital. All items must be new! everyone has their coins then the challenger Trig that you so righteously deserve. your X, she’s never coming back and don’t Remember - For the love of a child. must pay. It does not have to be at the One other item that needs mentioning ask Y." This one is when the wife complains Dorothy Schulz Temple but anywhere two or more coin is that Recorder Bill wants to reduce the to your mess, ask her. “If a cluttered desk carriers are. Imagine, at Perkins for coffee paperwork considerably. Therefore if you is a sign of a cluttered mind, of what, then, Collect Challenge and 4 or 5 Mason/Shriners challenge each don’t have one of those “smart phones or is an empty desk a sign?” And then there other. Think of the curiosity and the pride computers”, be sure to place these items on is that old saying, “Birds of a feather flock Memorabilia you will feel explaining to bystanders what your upcoming Christmas want list. Now, together”. .. But then they poop on your car. the coin is and the organizations it stands PP Don Lehmann, do not yell at me. Allow You may have seen a few of these coins Now here is the monthly advice, “When showing up. They are a new challenge coin, for and that you belong to both! If you are me to get you together with Mr. Recorder, nothing goes right…, go left. Let me end challenged and do not wish a coin or had Bill Pelchat so that you can tell him all collector’s coin, a way to show your pride with this short prayer. Lord, Keep you arm and help fellow nobles needing assistance; the opportunity to get one you will be given about of what you think. around my shoulder and your hand over a pass. If you would like a coin but wish not The best part about the Officer’s but most of all it is a physical reminder my mouth …Amen of the pride you felt after completing your to partake in challenges, when a challenge Installation event, I must say, was our Until next month, takes place inform the challenger of such. catered evening’s dinner by Central degree work and being raised to a Master Horst Zittlau, Sec / Scribe Mason, the feeling of accomplishment as You will be exempt from all challenges and Catering. I love their pork chops! Even the rewards from that time on. Sheldon Menin was eating the other you worked your way through the chairs Abu Bekr and became Worshipful Master of your The concept is to create interaction white meat. Since a variety of members with all Shriners, instill pride and went home early beforehand there was no Lodge and how you felt after crossing the Women's hot sands and finally have the Fez of a camaraderie, create curiosity about the Shrine placed upon your head. We are both Shrine and Masonry when a challenge is Ph: (712) 276-2831 502 Huntington Ct. Auxiliary Master Masons and Abu Bekr Shriners. We performed while having fun and raising Cellular: (712) 389-1452 Sgt. Bluff, IA 51054 www.Idsocurry.com Hello Nobles & Ladies. should be very proud of both. One side of funds for our Sunshine Fund. Coins cost I would like to thank everyone for the coin depicts the square and compass $20 and can be purchased at the Temple or their support of our Auxiliary. Bev has bordered by how, we as Masons should from Mike Pickett. done such a wonderful job in the past and I meet, act and part as a reminder to us. The can only hope that I can accomplish part of other side has emblem of Abu Bekr Shrine Kan Duettes what she has done. in the center with our Temple around the First of all, I need to thank Phil for I would like to thank all of the drivers edge. As active Masons and Shriners we whatever he had to do to get last month’s who takes our donations to the hospital sometimes lose sight of just who we are and column in the paper. Had a little trouble every month. I know it is extra work for what our travels have taught us. with the evil Windows 10. I ran the story by them, but it is for the children which is Challenge coins are said to have Donna Loftus and she laughed so perhaps Past Master what it is all about. started as a military process to allow it will lighten your day when I tell you all. 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Got the thing composed and typed out and Windows 10 indeed! Ran into Gail Berger When Tom became ill (Tom Corothers, eventful year for the Spencer ATV Corps. hit the “Send” button. “Oh no you don’t,” at the grocery store and she was not having long time Coroner) he wanted to go where As most of you know we moved forward came back from this evil machine. “That’s good luck with her Windows 10 either. My they “wintered” one last time. As fate would with a fund raiser in 2015 and purchased not Phil’s E-Mail address.” Well, it was and cousin had his son build him a computer have it, he passed away there. So, she called new ATV’s. The new ATV’s arrived shortly I knew it was because I sent it back on the with Windows 10 on it... for a while. He Marshall Morse, who would never leave a before Christmas 2015 and were unloaded E-Mail that he had sent me telling me when asked him to remove it. Just hated it! They friend dangling, and Marshall helped her. into our building. One of the first things the deadline was. After exhausting all the shouldn’t do this to old people such as I am Drove a vehicle back to Sioux City, too, as that needed to be accomplished was to put avenues for sending it on this machine, when we try so hard to “keep up”. I recall. Condolences to the family and a polish on to save the finish. Beyond that and never being one to panic, I decided There were only fourteen in attendance please know that she will be missed. the machines were ready and waiting for us the only thing to do was to drive it to the at the last meeting. I was among the missing Nice article in the Journal about “Trig” to abuse them in 2016. Shrine Office. Snail Mail could never get it but I had told my Caller that I would not be Olund, Hospital Dads Member. who has We had a successful year with there in time. So, I jumped in the truck and able to attend. As you know, we guarantee been transporting patients to the hospital recruiting new drivers. Most of our headed for town. Pulled up in front of the Brookdale a minimum of twenty paying for twenty years. Two hundred and ninety parades we had all 12 machines in them Shrine Office after calling Barb and telling guests so it makes it worth their while. If trips. Way to go, “Trig”. Heartfelt thanks. and had rookie drivers with us in almost her I was on my way. Opened up the door you are not going to be able to attend, We resume with the Meeting on all. The new drivers have caught on to and a gust of wind came from nowhere and please tell your Caller that you will not February 22nd. Let’s all try to make it. our maneuvers quickly and were a great put the column squarely underneath the be there. With such a sparse attendance, Your Scribe, Mary Ann addition to our veteran drivers. Everyone truck. Not a problem. Just back up and it perhaps President Sue would see fit to “call Davidson is looking forward to 2017, with parades at will be fine. So, I did and it was and just as it” because you really can’t get much club the IA Shrine bowl, participating at either I was about to pick it up, another gust of business done and we do not want to have Spencer Shrine CSSA or MSA and of course the temple wind picked it up and deposited it in the to pay for lunches not eaten. Happy New Year fellow nobles and movements. slushy street. Well, as you know, traffic on Long time Kan Duettes Treasurer Lon ladies. The ATV Corps and Spencer Area January 13th the Spencer Area Shrine that street imitates Danika Patrick about to Corothers passed away. One time Lon’s Shrine Club would like to congratulate Club, Spencer ATV Corps, and the Iowa cross the finish line ahead of “The Boys”. sister, who lives in Hawaii, came to visit and Potentate Kelly Conolly and the 2017 Great Lakes Shrine Club and Mini Indy’s So, I had to wait for traffic to clear. As I joined the Kan Duettes for lunch. I used to Divan on their installation and we look had their Installation of officers at the Prime plucked it from the slush, the left side kind call Lon from time to time just to visit. Had forward to a successful year. 2016 was an continued on next page of fell off so I hold the dripping thing and more trouble getting in contact with her get it into the office. We commandeered an the past few years because her phone was Abu Bekr News from the previous month on one floor and she would be on another and carefully laid out the poor thing to floor. The last time I was in her company dry. By this time I have kind of lost my was for Jeff Buckman’s Appreciation Davenport enthusiasm so I told Barb to tell Phil to Luncheon and we sat together. She and I do what he could and I headed home. So, took a class or two at WIT and would go Phil came thru for us and I thank you, to lunch. She made an entry in her journal Cleaners Staber’s Phil, and will try not to let it happen again. every day. I hope that turns into a book. 1924 Pierce Street Meat Inc. Sioux City, IA 51104 DaveDave & JimJim Staber Staber 200930 Pearl Clark Street, Street, Sioux City, City, IA IA 51101 51101 FREE 712-255-5008 (712) 277-4682 MOTORCYCLES Abu Bekr Shrine The Abu Bekr Cycle Corps has Honda Clown & Chef Unit Rebel 250cc bikes looking for new riders. Clowns will Breakfast Buffet be there to All you have to do to get your Sunday, March 12, 2017 make balloon hands on one is join the unit!!! 8:00 am - 1:00 pm figures and there are no dues for the first year Masonic Center, 820 Nebraska St. Menu Scrambled Eggs w/Cheese Call Phil Hane at 712.898.9705 or come to a Biscuits and Gravy meeting, 1st Wednesday, 7:30, Elbon for more info. $8 adults Apple Glazed French Toast Sausage and Ham FREE Children OK the fine print: (6 & under) Cheesy Hash Browns You don’t actually get to take the bike home. Tickets available at Orange Juice You do get to ride with a great group of guys. Shrine Office or from any Coffee We pay for all the gas and upkeep and storage. Clown or Chef Unit Your fez will not slow you down in a parade. Milk member A valid motorcycle license is required to ride. Iced Water Dues are a measly $15 after the first year. proceeds from this activity are not for the benefit of Shriners Hospitals for Children and payments are not deductible as charitable contributions. 12 February 2017 Abu Bekr News

TRANSPORTATION FUND DONATIONS continued from previous page a day at the fair. The midway provides free rides, and each participant is provided a From December 20 , 2016 Rib in Spencer. Installed to the Spencer free lunch of hotdog, chips, cookie and a Area Shrine Club were, Aaron Lowry, pop. Sam Harper and Steve Fox with the to January 16, 2017 President, Jerry Larson, Vice President, Spencer Area Shrine Club organize our and Rich Prentice as Secretary/Treasurer. folks to help guide buses to a staging area PLAQUES ◊ Wayne C. Johnson The Spencer ATV Corps officers are as and check people in. We has a group would follows, Doug Reese, Director, Larry Davis, like to thank them for their time. We also Jacquie Rygh & Fred Wells Captain, Gaylen Roskens, 1st Lieutenant, ◊ Dave Ley need to thank all the people who volunteer and Don Bartlett, Secretary/Tresurer. their time to help with our stands. Gaylen ◊ Kenneth Marbach As with every year we have 2 stands CONTRIBUTIONS Mark J. Montgomery and Chris Roskens have taken the reins of at the Clay County Fair. Other than a lot the ATV funnel cake stand for a number of rain on Thursday the week turned out ◊ Kan Duettes ◊ Dale A. Reese of years and put in tons of hours to see to be about the same. The best thing about that everything goes off without a hitch. Don & Deb Bartlett working at the fair though are the people ◊ LaCroix Business After many years of organizing the Shrine Spencer Area Shrine Club that come up to us and thank us for being stand Ron Mills stepped down this year, he Shriners, because they are related to or Solutions and Karen were a great asset. We however ◊ Gaylord N. “Slief” Sliefert know someone that our hospitals have didn’t skip a beat. The Shrine Club has a helped. It is the reason we are Shriners and ◊ Doug Reese Alan & Jan Jensen core of 4 guys that work hard to get things it gives you a sense of pride when you are in shape and make sure that everything is Phil & JoEllen Nugent thanked. On Wednesday the fair’s theme ◊ Spencer ATV Corps running smooth every day. We would like is Disability Awareness Day. This is a great to thank Wayne Burnham, Larry Davis, ◊ Laurie Thompson day, between the Pony Express and The MEMORIALS Don & Barb Lehmann Elmer Nielsen and our newest addition Spencer Area Shrine Club we help unload Jerry Larson (thanks to retirement). approximately 1,000 disabled people off of ◊ Lonita Corothers Black Camels In July we held our second annual buses and out of vans so that they can enjoy Spencer Area Shrine Club, ATV golf outing. Mary Ann Davidson ◊ Dale A. Reese ◊ Irene Cose Don & Barbara Kelsey ◊ Duane W. Spies If you would like to be on an email list to be notified of any Black Camels – please Email your request to White Horse [email protected] Mounted Patrol with “Notify of Black Camels” in the subject line. Clubroom rental available for parties, receptions, reunions, etc. You may use this form to send your contributions to the Abu Bekr Transportation Located in a country setting at 1689 Old Highway 141 Fund or the Building Improvement Fund. You may write only one check if you would like to honor more than one individual. Please may checks payable to Abu Bekr. Manager - Jim Lane 712-574-0748 Mail to: Abu Bekr Asst. Manager - Rich Porter 712-253-8869 Parade Booking - Leon Bruns (NE) 402-922-0114 PO Box 3347 Barn - 712-943-4682 www.abubekr.com/whmp Sioux City, IA 51102

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We had 5 foursomes this year and then we and it drew a nice response. When this lady Become a Virtual paired with a Candidate with similar met for a catered meal and fellowship. This and I parted, she gave me a hug that I’ll interests in your area. Communicating year’s event is will be held on July 29th, all long remember. There are beautiful people Mentor by phone, e-mail or in person, you’ll have interested are invited to attend. in this world! Can you guess how that Do you remember that special person the opportunity to share your knowledge Fraternally Yours, meeting would have turned out if either or who made a difference in your life? The and enthusiasm about Masonry and about Mike Burnham both of us would have been wearing a sour person who took the time to ask your being a Shriner. You’ll answer questions or face? With her optimism, I fully intend to name, introduce you around or show concerns, help find the right Lodge best Hospital Dads visit her business and see how she does. you the ropes? If we’re lucky, we have one suited to the Candidate’s interests, and Happy New Year! I read recently about a younger woman person in our lives who made a positive help him with his journey to becoming a Here we go again – for Hospital with smile experience. She had a good impact personally or professionally. Shriner. You will also have the opportunity Dads, Masons, Shriners, and to all. I’ve education and likewise a nice resume. She Being a Virtual Mentor is your to make a new friend. mentioned that I’ve been more active in commented about walking out of a new job opportunity to make the same difference in Principal Duties & Responsibilities greeting or commenting about smiles. because her employer screamed at people. the life of a man on his way to becoming a 1. Commit to being active in the Yesterday while running an errand, I met She said that within three days, she had Master Mason and Shriner. All it takes is Virtual Mentor program for 1 year. an attractive lady who gave me a giant size three job offers and she hadn’t even begun willingness, enthusiasm and time. 2. Explore the Candidates interests smile and went about spreading cheer. to look for new employment. The reason? As a Virtual Mentor, you will be continued on next page She is starting a business in one of the She smiles. Regardless of their walk in life, surrounding communities and doing that she smiles and be pleasant. with enthusiasm that surpassed anything I don’t necessarily overdo it, but the responses are usually positive and gives me Corner 19th & Pierce • KARASTAN I’ve seen for a long time. She went on about Don’s Pro Shop Sioux City, IA her plans and commented that her dad, who much satisfaction. 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Call 277-2565 924 Nebraska Street • 255-8565 2017 Burn Awareness Week Residential & Commercial Burn Awareness Week is February 5-11, and the American BurnB Association is focusing on scald prevention this year. Scald Shriners Play a Big Role injuries are the most common injury in children under the age of two. This in Referrals demonstrates that the need for burn education is still out there. When it comes to finding medical help for children, Shriners are now more important The Facts: than ever. 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On the back of each card is If you would like to be a part of burn prevention week and spread the word space for the Shriner’s name and Temple. in your community, several Burn Awareness materials are available to order Please stop by the Business Development from Shriners Village to help you do just that. These materials feature the ´ìŠȄË´Ȅ¾›¥ȄuÁ†ÅȄоǚȄ´ÁȄu§§ȄůūŭDzŲűŬDzŰŭųūȄ always kid-friendly Boots and Brewster characters, sharing their important to have them mailed to your Temple. safety messages. Follow us on Facebook: Shriners Play a Big Role in Referrals https://www.facebook.com/ When it comes to finding medical help for children, Shriners are now more ShrinersHospitalCincinnati important than ever. Members of the fraternity have always played a critical role in helping families in their communities get connected with Shriners Hospitals for Children® – Cincinnati. With your kind help, let’s get out there and teach our children to Conditions Treated BE BURN AWARE! 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in our fraternity. Seek to understand his 1. Blue Lodge experience and frequent reasons for wanting to join, learn about his attendance at your lodge. family, hobbies, interests and does he have 2. Active in your local Shrine any Masonic friends. Temple and familiar with general Temple 3. Educate the Candidate about local operations. Lodges and about the nearest Shrine 3. Experience in helping men become Temple. Freemasons and Shriners. 4. Encourage the Candidate to visit 4. Ability to commit time to being a local Lodges and the nearest Shrine Temple. good mentor. 5. Meet the Candidates Lady and 5. Good organizational, interpersonal introduce her to local brothers and nobles and communication skills. January 14 July 9-13 wifes. 6. Must have a genuine interest in 6. Introduce the Candidate to local Mentoring men to improve the quantity Divan Installation Imperial Session Brothers and Nobles. and quality of our membership. February 4 Daytona Beach 7. Introduce the Candidate to the local 7. Maintain consistent care, Temple and members. compassion and follow-up of all Candidates Ball/Temple Celebration July 19 8. Educate the Candidate about the assigned. (Stoney Creek, Sioux City) Temple Movement - Roadmap to becoming a Master Mason. 8. Must be comfortable using your 9. Educate the Candidate about the computer to update the Candidate’s February 9 Rivercade Sioux City Roadmap to becoming a Shriner. progress and to use email as needed. MSA Business Session July 29 10. Introduce the Candidate to local Read the press release Shriners Masonic and Temple events. Attend with Village Virtual Mentor Program Version Bloomington, MN Iowa Shrine Football Game him if able. 1.0 to learn more about how men become February 14 August 5 11. Introduce the Candidate to Temple Candidates, the goals of the program members and to Clubs and Units. and the components that will make Foot Patrol Val Party Temple Movement - 12. Communicate regularly with the this dynamic new online membership Lake Park, Iowa 125th Candidate and make sure he is getting his recruitment program a success. March 5 needs met and that he is getting properly Pull up the link below and start the Foot Patrol August 17-19 educated about our fraternity. process of Mentoring men to become 13. Login and update your Candidate Shriners. Spaghetti Feed MSA Summer Session communications in Shriners Village https://www.shrinersvillage.com/ March 12 Bloomington, MN Virtual Mentor program. Membership/VirtualMentor Chef/Clown Breakfast August 20 Knowledge & Skill Required March 10-11 Shrine Picnic & March 17-18 (Riverside Park) beashrinernow.com Scottish Rite Reunion August 26 March 21 Temple Movement - Football Media Dinner Vail, Iowa 150th Graphic March 31 August 31-Sept 2 Shrine n Dales CSSA Design March 31- April 2 Overland Park, KS Collectibles Fine Jewelry CSSA Business Session September 9 Business Cards, Logos, Lakeport Commons Letterhead, Posters Kearney, NE M’side Shrine Football 4830 Sergeant Road • Next to Best Buy April 4 - April 9 vs. Truman State 712-255-7229 Phil Hane Circus November 4 www.gundersons.com 712-898-9705 April 8 Fall Ceremonial Circus Oasis at the November 10-11 Tyson after evening & November 17-18 performance. Scottish Rite Reunion April 22 December 2 Circus Workers Party Divan Christmas Party May 14 December 16 Wrecking Crew Breakfast All unit Installation June 7-18 December 31 Ireland Trip New Years Eve Party at June 25 the Shrine Spencer/Spirit Lake Circus Abu Bekr News February 2017 15 Calendar of Events February 2017 March 2017 1 Burger Night, 5:00 pm Elbon Club 1 Burger Night, 5:00 pm Elbon Club 2 Groundhog Day 2 3 3 4 Potentate's Ball, Stone Creek Inn 4 5 5 Foot Patrol Spaghetti Feed 6 6 7 7 8 Burger Night, 5:00 pm Elbon Club 8 Burger Night, 5:00 pm Elbon Club 9 MSA Business Session, Bloomington MN 9 10 Hospital Seminar, Twin Cities Hospital 10 cottish ite 11 11 S R 12 12 Clown/Chef Unit Breakfast Daylight Savings Time Begins 13 13 14 Foot Patrol Valentine's Day Party Valentine's Day 14 15 Burger Night, 5:00 pm Elbon Club 15 Burger Night, 5:00 pm Elbon Club 16 16 17 17 St. Patrick's Day cottish ite 18 18 S R 19 Chanters Concert, 3:00pm, First United Methodist, Sioux City 19 20 President's Day 20 Abu Bekr News Deadline Abu Bekr News Deadline 21 Football Media Dinner 21 22 Burger Night, 5:00 pm Elbon Club 22 Magnolia Lodge Wild Game Feed, Elbon Club 6:00 - 8:00 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26

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