Hospital Night and Open Meeting

November 2018 Edition 3443 South Galena St., Denver, Colorado 80231

Join us Monday November 12th to hear firsthand the benefit of our fraternal philanthropy; Shriners Hospitals for Children.

Hospital night is when we invite one of our patients to be our dinner guest and speak about the care he has received. This year we are honored to have Cameron Watters and his family as our guest.

Cameron is a patient at our Salt Lake City Hospital. Noble Cary Williams and I had the pleasure of visiting with Cameron and his Grandparents at the Arvada Parade. He is a very expressive young man.

Attend the November 12th Shrine meeting to meet Cameron. Hear how our efforts and continued support of our Shriners Hospitals for Children make a difference in lives.

Let's show Cameron and his family our support! Fun and Fraternity, Ken Jones Your Oriental Guide

Rich Silver

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, this is Nobles, El Jebel will be parading three times in a good time to reflect on the many blessings in our lives! November. We will participate in two parades on Satur- Our November Family Night / Hospital Report will high- day, November 10, 2018 to celebrate Veteran’s Day. In light some of these tangible blessings provided for our the morning, we will be in the Denver Veteran’s Day Pa- kids by the Shriners Hospitals for Children. It is easy to rade and later that day some of our Units will be at Bass take for granted all the miracles that take place for our Pro in Northfield. And on the evening of December 7, Shrine children each and every day. This month will fea- 2018, El Jebel will participate in the Louisville Parade of ture Shrine child Cameron Watters and his family, and Lights. The number of kids that turn out for the Parade we will be treated to an update on the goings on at our of Lights is amazing. Salt Lake City hospital from Board of Governors Mem- Let’s keep the fun and fellowship that we have ber Noble Richard Frohlick. Family Night starts at 6:00 experienced throughout this year going as this year winds pm on November 12, 2018. Don’t miss this special down! evening and bring your friends and family to introduce them to El Jebel and Shriners Hospitals for Children! We created three new Nobles at our Fall Cere- monial this past month! Please join me in welcoming Roman Buzinov. Richard Hale and Asher Thoeming. Following the Ceremonial most of the new Nobles attended their first El Jebel social event at the 2018 Ok- Fall Ceremonial toberfest, which was held in conjunction with the Denver Consistory. This year approximately 160 people had a wonderful time. Keep an eye out for all our new Nobles at the November Family Night and future El Jebel func- tions and personally welcome them to our Shrine. The 28th Annual El Jebel Craft Show was a fun time for all the Nobles and Ladies that worked to support the event and those that were there to shop. We had a terrific group that worked tirelessly to prepare for the Craft Show and make sure it went off without any significant issues. A huge thank you to all those that made a big job go so well. We had good feedback from the ma- jority of vendors for this year’s Craft Show.

Remember our last two parades are the Veterans’ Day Jay Bobick Parade, Denver on 10 November and the Louisville Pa- rade of Lights on 30 November. Don’t miss these events that are always a great time for all our Nobles to partici- Time Marches On pate and their families to be a part of the crowd watch- ing. We are approaching the completion of 2018, a year of significant success for our EL Jebel Shriners. There Again, make sure you have put our Craft Show & Cow- have been a fine variety of meetings from the formal boy Christmas on your calendar. It will be held at the annual and stated to the summer party and the Chili Douglas County Fair Grounds on 26-28 October. Ad- Cook-Off. If you missed any of these, you will need to mission and parking is free. This is a great opportunity make sure you don’t in 2019 as the meetings and social to get those Christmas presents you need with a one-stop events are only going to get better. venue. Many items are locally crafted with competitive pricing. Tell your friends and neighbors about the Show Yet, now is also the time that you need to renew your and invite them to come with you. Remember, this is membership if you are not a life member in all three cat- one of our El Jebel fundraisers that needs your support. egories: Temple, Hospital and Per Capita. Membership Dues are due not later than the last day of the PREVI- OUS YEAR. That is, dues for 2019 must be paid by 31 Fraternally, December 2018 or you will be logged delinquent by Shriners International. Over the years, this dues pay- ment has been an issue with so many members that re- main under the impression that dues may be paid any time throughout the current year. Unfortunately, that is not and never has been true. Today, with the advent and James C. Bobick. Recorder growth of computer technology, tracking dues payments El Jebel Shriners has become much faster/easier and thus compliance or not is much easier to detect. That’s why you may have received Shriners International periodic notices during 2018. Again, the fact remains that dues are due for 2019 VIP’s on or before 31 December 2018. When dues are not By paid on time, officially a member is delinquent and Wayne Covert therefore is not eligible to participate in any Shrine activities. Parade season is over and we’re into the holidays. We are in the process of planning for our holiday Please actively assist your Temple to keep our mem- party for the VIP’s. It’s going to be held at Highland bership up-to-date and thus save money throughout the Hills Country Club same as last year. Mark your cal- year by not having to mail reminders, contact members or complete paperwork that is easily avoided when dues endars for December 9. That is when we have sched- are paid on time. This is your Fraternity, your Shrine, uled our Christmas party. We had a positive re- your Unit, your Club that is asking that every member sponse from all of our members, so I felt if it’s not abide by the system set forth for all of us. Let’s all pay broke don’t try to fix it. I will be contacting all of our 2019 dues THIS YEAR. (Temple: $100; Hospital, you by phone or email to give you details on our $5.00; Per Capita, $30; Total, $135) Christmas party. We will be discussing this at our Our Hospital Meeting Night is 12 November with din- November meeting, so please try to attend. We have ner at 6:00 pm and meeting at 7:00 pm. We will have had a very trying year for all of our members sick- the Salt Lake City Children’s Hospital and other ness, surgeries , and death. Hopefully we can end the Shriners Hospital for Children updates given by our SLC year on a positive note. I want to thank all of the Hospital Board of Directors; Rick Frohlick and Ed members who have participated in the parades and McKenna. Our guest will be Cameron Watters, a SLC coming to our meetings. I am looking forward to Shriners Kid with his Grand Father and Mother, Father next year. There are activities that are in planning and Mother and Siblings being with us at dinner. Don’t that I have had the pleasure of being informed of. I miss hearing this young boy’s message that is another always like to remember to remind the members that amazing story of our Shriners Hospital for Children we are all Mason’s first, always keep it on the making children better able to live a full and productive life. Make sure to introduce yourself to Cameron and Square and on the level. family.

EL JEBEL SHRINE Phone (303) 455-3470 Fax: (303) 458-8849 El Jebel Shrine Red Fez Articles—[email protected] THE RED FEZ Children's Christmas Party Desktop Edition 2018-11 Rich Silver Illustrious Potentate ELECTED DIVAN Bobby Marner Chief Rabban Joe Kent Assistant Rabban Ron Williamson High Priest & Prophet Ken Jones Oriental Guide Bill Schwartz Treasurer Jay Bobick Recorder APPOINTED DIVAN Rob Cheney 1st Ceremonial Master Gary Loberg 2nd Ceremonial Master Saturday, December 8, 2018 Carson Ribble Marshal P erry Mittler Captain of the Guard Noon to 3:00PM Bill Brassette Outer Guard-West Bob Elsloo Outer Guard—East Ron Dunsmore Director Highlands Masonic Temple Jim Oliver Chaplain LIVING PAST POTENTATES 3550 Federal Blvd.— Denver 80211 Lee E. Schlessman (1970) Robert G. Van Male (1988) A light lunch will be served from Thomas D. Palmer (1989) Jack D. Patten (1990) 12:30pm—2:00pm Steve Tucker (1991) Richard E. Williams (1993) Photos with Santa Amer Plaisted (1994) Dr. David Powell (1997) Gifts for the kids Jim Lear (1998) Michael G. Severe (1999) Door Prize drawing at 2:30pm Jim Fitzpatrick (2000) Ron Cosens (2003) (Must be present to win) Richard Karns (2004, 2005) Clint Dexter (2006) RSVP to the Shrine Office at Tony Dattilo (2007) Fred Taylor (2008) 303-455-3470 Jim Stewart (2009) Ed Rendon (2010) Let us know how many adults and how Dennis Proctor (2011) Jim Long (2012) many children Matthew Raia (2013) Phil Hause (2014) Any and all help is appreciated with: Michael Trevathan (2015) Set-up - clean-up—Solicit donations for Larry Clark (2016)

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Membership Report El Jebel Shrine emails Total Membership (with Associates) Recorder—[email protected] 1071 Susan Boles—[email protected] Red Fez articles—[email protected] Accounting—[email protected] 2-Creations Calendar—[email protected] 2-Demits Points—[email protected] 1- Suspension 8- Expired Calendar of Events

November 8 Nile Supreme Queen Visit 8-10 Consistory Fall Reunion 10 Veteran’s Day Parade 10 Bass Pro Christmas Parade 12 Family Night—Hospital Report 17 Operation Free Bird

December 7 Louisville Parade of Lights 8 Children's Christmas Party 10 Election Meeting (Ladies Program) 31 New Years Eve Party

Remaining 2018 Parade Schedule LOVE WORKING WITH YOUR HANDS?

The El Jebel Directors Staff is in need of Callout Parades carpenters, handymen, etc. to work with us on November 10 Veteran’s Day Parade projects around our Shrine building. Official Parades If interested please call the Director, Ron Dunsmore November 30 Louisville Parade of Lights at 303-519-3321 or email [email protected]

WESTERN CO SHRINE CLUB By Steve Thomas Lucky

Tri-County by Steve Thomas: Jim and his lady Lisa Ditmore did a fabulous job on our annual cookout at their beautiful home. All the shriner ladies added to the food selection with some of their own side dishes. We had some guests again. Our Worshipful Master Mark Wallen and his lady Denise Grumpy joined us along with Brother Stan Whiteford and his lady Sherrie. Denise Wallen won the door prize and re- gifted it so that one of the club could get it. Walt Wright won the 50/50 cash prize and is going to use it to take a trip to Paonia Colorado. Our next meeting is at Remmington's in Montrose Oct 27th at 1pm. When we appoint our election committee. We meet at Da- veto's in Delta Nov.17th and elect our officers for next year. We will be dark in December because of all the Blue Lodge installations and family stuff going on.

WCSC Clowns by Steve Thomas: Green River Utah saw 3 clowns show up. Bob "Boomer" Beeson, Jerald "Grumpy" Conyers and Tim "Timbo" Quealy who came all the way from Eagle Colorado to be there. I had some family doings the same time as Fruita parade but understand Boomer. Grumpy and Daran "Lucky" Mahoney did a fine job for us there. The hospital visit was canceled as they had some local clowns showing up for that. At our Oct. meeting we corralled our nominating committee which turned out to be Jim "Gassie" Ditmore and myself. We will be combing through all the candidates for the 3 officers we will have open. If you want to beat the rush and volunteer lets us know. We have only 3 positions open. Looking forward to Veterans parade in Grand Junc- tion and our election of officers Nov. 10th. We have some Scottish Rite Kids breakfasts with Santa coming up. Dec. 1st 8:30 at the Consistory in Grand Junction and Dec. 8th 8:30am at Montrose Lodge #63 at 8:30am. Pictured are Lucky, Grumpy and Boomer in Fruita Fall Festival Parade If you want to have some fun in the Shrine, talk to a clown. Drop your ego and have some fun. Boomer

TRANSPORTATION FUND Dune Buggy Patrol

DONOR IN MEMORY OF By: Don Weiser Boles Debe Ribble Carson Shepherd Jonell & James Ribble Carson October is about finished, and we are moving into the begin- Elsbrock Ruth Ann Ribble Carson ning of holiday season. We are also winding up our year of Lewis Claude & Nancy Ribble Carson parades, with 3 more to participate in, if the weather holds out. Claire & As we finish up this parade season, let’s all get out for these Caring Ladies El Jebel Cusick Barbara last parades. Card Tom & Nancy Ribble Carson I apologize for the lack of an October Red Fez article. Sep- Kirby Don & Mary Ribble Carson tember was very busy and I ran out of time . McLeod Don Ribble Carson Covarrubias Phil & Gloria Ribble Carson MONTHLY EVENTS: Ribble Norman & Dottie Ribble Carson October 10th was our monthly meeting, at Garrison St. Bar and Grill. We had another well attended meeting, with 10 of our active members present. 6 of our Lady Bugs were present also. Lots of business was discussed. Our new Jackets have been purchased and will be sent to Cathy Villhauer for embroidery. We also have voted to give $200.00 to support the Shrine Chil- SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR dren’s Christmas Party. We want to welcome back long-time CHILDREN member Ed Stoumbaugh, who has been absent from our activi- Welle Dick Donation ties for a while. Jessop Rita Mozer Lou UPCOMING EVENTS: Cosens Ron & Judy Edwards Donna 1. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday October 26 -28th: Craft Ziedins Astrid Jergensen Winifred Show and Festival of Trees. Douglas County Fair Grounds Baier Mr & Mrs Jon Jergensen Winifred let’s all come out and support our last fundraiser for 2018. Aguirre & 2. Saturday, November 10th Veterans Day Parade and Bass Family Fidel Jergensen Winifred Pro Santa Parade. Flag shirts are the uniform. Parade in- Jergensen Michael & Cindy Jergensen Winifred formation will be sent out soon. Gallo John & Pamela Jergensen Winifred th Jergensen Kent & Kristi Jergensen Winifred 3. Monday, November 12 , El Jebel November Family Night and Hospital Report Meeting, Social 5 pm, Dinner 6 pm, Nikurs Andis Jergensen Winifred Meeting 7 pm. Rubenis Martin & Anita Jergensen Winifred Pencis Dace Jergensen Winifred 4. Wednesday, November 14th Dune Buggy Patrol Meeting Leeper Harlow Jergensen Winifred at our usual place, Garrison Bar and Grill 5:30 Social time, Nagata Inge Jergensen Winifred 6:00 Dinner, 7:00 Meeting. Thorne Elvera & Ron Jergensen Winifred 5. Saturday, December 7th Louisville Parade of Lights This Fillipp Wallis Jergensen Winifred will be our second year at this Holiday parade, and last Roundtree year those of us that went had a cold but great time. This is Family Tom & Janet Jergensen Winifred a very well attended parade with thousands of kids lining Moody Mr. & Mrs Gary Edwards Donna the streets. Let’s all get those battery-operated Christmas Moody Mr & Mrs Michael Edwards Donna lights and garland out and decorate our Buggies to show Miller Judy Edwards Donna off our Holiday spirit. McBride Mr & Mrs Ed Edwards Donna Happy belated October Birthdays Willis Mr & Mrs Ty Edwards Donna October 16th Patti Pitcock Civil War Band Colorado Masonic Donation October 20th Don Weiser Covarribias Phil & Gloria Edwards Donna October 21st Judi Cantrell Iverts Janis & Marsha Jergensen Winifred Dumford Matt & Suzanne Edwards Donna October 25th Bill Schwartz Mangulis Astra Jergensen Winifred Happy November Birthdays

November 6th Ron Pitcock

November 30th Tom Mehsling

Let’s all remember to give thanks this THANKSGIVING

Sandblasters of El Jebel

New Nobles by Claude Akridge On Saturday October 20th, 2018, the Nobility th conducted a Ceremonial held in the beautiful Eleven Sandblasters met on September 26 at the Gold- Scottish Rite Consistory auditorium in Denver, en Corral Restaurant for lunch and monthly meeting. President Randy opened the meeting at 12:12 PM and led Colorado. Please extend a warm welcome to us in the pledge of allegiance and PP Jack Patten said the our three new Nobles. prayer. Golf Manager Jim, summarized the golf outings for 2018 and also said he would get more times in October for those who wanted to play, weather permitting. Randy brought us up to-date on all Sandblaster business and on the coming events of El Jebel. There will be a Past President’s Meeting in November prior to the regular monthly meeting November 28th. Randy is also working on this year’s Christmas Party, but a date and place has not been confirmed. Vice President Carl Gaumer and wife Margaret are going to AZ in late October to visit family and check on places in AZ and NV for a possible winter trip We all enjoyed lunch and after Randy closed the meeting, most members stayed around for a while to visit . RULES FOR SENIORS FOR 2019. Rule 3.B.3(G) There shall be no such thing as a lost ball. The missing ball is on or near the course and will eventu- ally be found and pocketed by somebody else, thereby making it a stolen ball. The senior player is not to com- October Chili Cookoff pound the felony by charging himself with a penalty. You are always welcome to join us for lunch on the last Wednesday of the month.

Jewel of El Jebel recipient John Titterington and his wife Lauren

Caring Ladies El Jebel Membership Corner By Jeanne Thompson By Cary Williams During the first week of October, Nobles Ken Jones and Cary Williams attended the Shriners International Mem- The Caring Ladies of El Jebel held their monthly meet- bership Seminar in Tampa, Florida. The Imperial Staff ing on October 10. The conversation was lively, the food provided valuable information, and lessons learned from and service good, and information about the Shrine was successful Temples who have overcome their own mem- appreciated. bership challenges were also presented. We are the widows of Shriners and Masons, and meet Cary Williams provided an overview presentation of year-around for camaraderie and friendship. If you are membership status from the seminar to the Elected Divan the widow of a Shriner or Mason, or know of one, please on October 23rd. In sum, based on historical data since join us on the second Wednesday of each month, 11:30 1978 and given a current demographic projections, El a.m., at the Chalet Restaurant, 7340 West 38th Ave., Jebel requires a minimum of 55 new Nobles annually to Wheat Ridge. Our meetings are informal, marked by sustain our current membership numbers of over 1,000. laughter, some gentle teasing, and news of Shrinedom. The food at the Chalet is good, the service As part of the effort to garner new members, a presence excellent, the prices friendly, and genuine friendships are was set up at the El Jebel Craft Fair, 26-28 October. forged. If you can attend, please call Kay Bell at 303-430 Thank you to those Nobles who volunteered to take a -9001 so we will know how many chairs to set around the shift at the membership booth. A special shout out to Har- table. If you decide at the last minute to come, please old “Rox” Roxburgh, the Al Kaly Membership Chair, come on down! We can always pull up another chair and who assisted with flyer distribution in Northern Colorado would welcome the opportunity. If you need a ride, let Springs and, along with his daughter, took a turn at the Kay know and someone who lives in your neighborhood booth as well. The booth took in $50 for Shriners Hospi- will be happy to pick you up. Come, give us a try, and tals for Children and acquired one new Prospect. you will enjoy the experience, I promise. The next membership initiative will be a joint fund rais- ing and outreach effort planned for the Google office in Membership Corner Boulder. Specifically we are looking for Nobles under the age of 40 to assist with this initiative. If you are a Are you an active Shriner, the kind that would be missed, member of the El Jebel “Shabab”—you know who you Or are you just content that your name is on the list? are—would like to take a shift, tour the building and get a free lunch (yes, there is such a thing in Google-land) please write to me soon at [email protected] Do you take an active part to help the work along, Or are you satisfied to be the kind who just belongs?

Do you attend meetings, and mingle with the flock, Or do you stay at home to criticize and knock?

Think this over Shriner, you know right from wrong, Are you an active Shriner, or do you just belong?

El Mejdel Temple No. 47 50 Year Award Recipients Daughters of the Nile By PQ Carole Bolduc Wayne Arner Duane Hess The Holidays are closing in, and the Jack O’ Lanterns James O’Dell and Trick- or-Treaters are gone for another year. We are excited about our Annual High Tea which will be held on Saturday, November 3rd. This event was sold out at the end of August, and that’s a great problem to have. We’re looking forward to an eager crowd and a great time; hopefully the weather will be willing to coop- erate. There will be no bus to Black Hawk for the month of November due to our Supreme Queen Visit on Thursday, November 8th. Bus will run again in December. Our Supreme Queen, Shirley Henley, will be visiting our Temple on Thursday, November 8th. It will be a full day with the Founders’ Day Luncheon, a Ceremonial and Stated Session along with a Banquet and performances by the El Mejdel Units. We’re looking forward to her visit. Don’t forget our Mystery Dinner Theatre, “Murder by Denial” coming up in January. This event is open to all, and we hope you will attend; it should be a good time. Details enclosed in this issue of THE RED FEZ. We wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving with family and friends.

Jeffco Shrine Club By Jim Cram Big Congratulations go to Herb Schillereff, was presented with his Silver ribbon at the October 8th Chili Cook-off. We are proud of your achievement. Get Well Wishes go to Glenn Moore for an elbow inju- ry and to Sam Wittner, who is recovering from recent surgery. Sam had just returned from a special Potentate event in Florida. Jim Cram is still convalescing at home from his broken right arm, but hopes to return to ‘active duty’ soon. Birthday – Gary Jewell

T-Nobles T-NOBLES Social at the Governor’s Mansion By Bobby Juchem & Dinner at Pete’s Greektown Café before the Capital Tour Nobles and Ladies as the season changes from summer to autumn we inherently take stock in what matters most in our lives. In that reflection, we come upon this truth, accepted amongst scholars that there are times in your life, that the stars align and you are able to be exactly where you were meant to be, with the people you were meant to be with. For many of us, the first time we felt this is when we fell in love with our spouse. During these instances, time seems to slow down, the colors ap- pear brighter and you feel more at ease, as if your soul found its counterpoint. On September 21, 2018, The T-Nobles of El Jebel were joined by some of the new Nobles and the Divan for an evening in downtown Denver. The evening started at the Governor’s Residence at Boettcher Mansion. There the Nobles, Ladies and guests were serenaded by the ele- gance and history of the Governor’s Residence, hors d’ oeurves, wine, beer and fraternal fellowship. The entire Executive Residence was open to our fair Nobles and guests as many participated in a self-guided tour of some of Colorado’s hidden treasures within and outside the Mansion. After this enchanting beginning our esteemed guests moved to a private room in Pete’s Greektown Café, for food, fellowship and drink. ‘Ompa’, and laughter filled the meeting space as we regaled each other with stories of the parade season and treasured time together. This all ended with a shot of Ouzo, for the health and wellbeing of the Divan, for friendships shared and the mission of the El Jebel Shrine. Not a single individual left without a full stomach and an equally full heart. Finally, our great adventure ended in the Colorado State Capitol, were we received a private tour of the building, rotunda and the secret tunnels. As you can see from the pictures we all had a wonderful time and the event was well attended. The purpose of this event was to honor the efforts of the Shrine and the leadership of the Divan, to welcome new Nobles into the Shrine Fami- ly and the Nobles and ladies who work tirelessly for the T-Nobles. You see my friends, we all say that we are a family but we rarely tell each other how we truly feel. This was an opportunity to do just that, to express the nobler purposes of the mind and the finer feelings of the heart.

Arab Patrol Provost Guard T-Nobles Larry Smith Mary Evans Richard Wenzel Chuck Schumacher Mary Trevathan Band Boots Lewis VIP’s Steve Munsinger RV Roamers (October) Dune Buggy Patrol Pat Graves Tony Dattilo, P.P. (October) Jim Ashley Phil Covarrubias Patti Pitcock Sandy Hogan Phil Hause, P.P. Don Weiser Richard Talkington Keith Meakins Judi Cantrell Jean Ashley (November) Bill Schwartz Chuck Schumacher Radops (November) Ron Pitcock Richard Anderton Judy Asay Tom Mehsling Ron Pitcock Jeffco Shrine Club Sue Wright Gary Jewel Legion of Honor Sports Russ Gray Joel Roche Neva Frohlick

Friday, January 18, 2019 Shrine Night At the Stock Show Denver Coliseum—4600 Humboldt Street Let’s Rodeo! Livestock and vendor exhibits all day - Rodeo at 7:30 PM

Tickets can be purchased and picked up at the El Jebel Office beginning November 1st 2018

Didja know? by ejgw

Ever notice that group of Nobles that are always around for things like the National Anthem and some choral parts in the Ceremonial and various degrees in Scottish Rite? This innerbody is The Chanters. They have been around a long time and have performed just about everywhere. There was a friend whose heart was good Not content with simply caroling for the ceremonials, they have entertained and/or performed for the Consistory He walked with men and understood in the 22nd Degree as well as other Masonic Lodges and His was a voice that spoke with cheer, And bodies, senior homes, the Eastern Star home, and other felt like music on the ear places they have been invited to bring their specialty. And the Eastern Sunrise service was an annual event for His was a smile men loved to see; His was a hand that asked no fee for friendli- them, and one which is fondly remembered by those in ness or kindness done. And now that he attendance. has journeyed on, His is a fame that never Noble Marv Feldman was very instrumental is bringing ends, He leaves behind uncounted friends professionalism to this unit/club. There is nothing like a Passed thru the Unseen Portals person who can get you to sing on key. And Marv did that. He was also Grand Musician in Grand Lodge. They In Memoriam have been known to do all kinds of musicals and many show tunes from Broadway. They once performed Ghost “Our beloved Brethren live on in a new and Riders in the Sky. A past-president of the unit, Ed Rich- ards, had a collection of western hats which the group more glorious life and service. We carry their used as props for this. As he said, “It came out good, and influence in our lives and their memories in we had fun doing it.” our hearts. They are not forgotten. Like most of the units, The Chanters have been decimat- ed by attrition. But they continue on, and still add that certain “something” to the Ceremonials. As their mem- Robert G. Buffalow bers always said, “I am proud to be a Shriner.” And El Jebel is definitely proud of them. J Bruce Espy Didja know that the information contained herein is Benjamin R. Hartman from a long-time chanter, Ed Richards? Thanx, Ed, for the great input! Stanley W. Henson, Jr. Richard L. Moore Hulbert E. Reichelt Alan D. Wheeler Charles E. Wyant

OPTARS By J & J Taylor On Sunday, October 21, we met for a coffee tour and photoshoot at the “Copper Door Coffee Roasters”, on 1st Avenue in Denver. We had 9 Optars, who enjoyed this tour; it was like a wine-tasting, including pastries and coffee and a discount on their products. See some pictures and see what you might have missed. Robyn’s and Kerri’s big find was burlap bags for craft projects! The Optars next dinner meeting will be on November 6th at the Shrine. It will be a pot luck dinner, which usually turns out to be quite a feast! We will show the pictures everyone took at the Coffee tour (and probably cri- tique them)! Come join us for some food and fun. Then in December we will meet at Homestead Grille for our Christmas dinner---sort of a tradition! This will be on December 4th, at 6:00. We invite several units to join us for a delicious meal with 3 choices, and entertain- ment---an electric trumpet player---excellent! We need to tell the restaurant how many will be there (there are usually about 30 Shriners, friends and relatives), so let us know if you’re interested, by calling our President, Ron Dunsmore, at 303-279-6272.

El Jebel Craft Fair

Pipe Band So, as we sit down to turkey and all the trimmings later on this month, we should thank the Grand Architect By Kent Burns of the Universe for all our blessings. And among those many blessings are our veterans, to whom we also owe a debt we can never repay in full. If any are interested all this fun and frivolity, come on down to the Shrine center any Thursday evening The last few months, some of the older members around 1900 and check us out. Admission is free. of the Band were commenting on the fact that our perfor- mance schedules of late have not been as full as in years past. Guess someone was listening, because November is the fullest we have had in a long time. And we have the veterans to thank for that. “Thank” can be taken two ways and was intended to do just that. First, we ended October with one of our favorite “shows,” an Honor Flight return. Then we have been asked to help some Aurora schools observe Veterans Day. These are well-received requests – it is so very re- RV Roamers freshing that some schools are now taking a proactive approach to acknowledging veterans and their contribu- by J. & J. Taylor tions to this country. After the September Caravan to Taos and Santa Fe, We will also be in concert with another of our most Roamers are bundling up their rigs for the winter, “brass partners,” the Rocky Mountain Brassworks. There and the startup of the “Innings”. We have found that Col- will be two such concerts observing Veterans Day and orado weather is just too unpredictable to risk an October honoring veterans. The first will be in Lakewood on Sat- Outing--- although most rigs are prepared for bad weath- urday evening, 10 November. Then this will be reprised er, it’s not as much fun to camp out in the rain or snow! at Broomfield High School on Monday morning, 12 No- vember. If any are interested, contact Kent Burns, 720- So our “Eat and Greet” in October was held at Mimi’s, in Lakewood. We had 16 Roamers enjoy the meal; see 394-6374 for more information. the picture. President Jim held a short meeting while we We continue to honor our veterans on the “real” waited (and waited) for our food. Veterans Day at Ketring Park in the morning. Remember that this will be the 100th anniversary of the end of the For the Sunshine and Shadows, we were sorry to learn “war to end all wars,” which is now known as World War this day, that former member Shirley Dietrick had just I. There are many restaurants that give veterans meals passed away. But on a brighter note, it was Billy and th gratis on their special day. One such is the Golden Corral Yoriko Umsted celebrated their 47 anniversary with us in River Point Shopping Center on Monday the 12th. The today, and even brought us a home-made gluten-free cake Band will be there to provide a little musical distraction to share! for those who are waiting in line. We have done this be- The Roamers’ next “inning” is Sunday November 18th, fore, and the lines are long. at Las Delicias in Littleton. Join us if you can; call Secre- The Band will also bring in the flags for the grad- tary Bruce Hepp (303-725-9876) to reserve your spot. uation ceremony of the Colorado Rangers Law Enforce- ment Academy at the Consistory. One of El Jebel’s own will be marching down that aisle as well – our Treasurer and business manager, Bill Schwartz. As mentioned earlier, we thank our veterans for the freedom to accept these invitations to perform. If not for them, we might not be allowed to wear kilts – we would be required to wear either kimonos or lederhosen. If not for them, we might not be allowed to play bagpipes – we might be “encouraged” to play accordions if we were allowed to play anything at all. So, whenever a veteran requests our services, we will move heaven and earth to honor that request. And it is always an honor to do so.

El Jebel Computer Club "Cuddles" By Jim & Judy Taylor The October 9 meeting was started with lunch at Swede Nelson Village Inn with 5 present. Following lunch, the group convened at El Jebel on the second floor for the meeting President, El Jebel Clown with 8 present: Ed Hamm, Mike Wallen, George Van Unit Trump, Dianne White, Ron & Robyn Williamson, Jim & Judy Taylor. The meeting began at 1:00 PM. The Sec- Clowns are NOT . . . retary and Treasurers’ reports were approved. (Minstrel Characters and Jesters) We looked at pictures of Christmas Trees. Con- cern (based on last year), that the silent auction wouldn’t It seems that I have been giving far too much attention raise as much as we would pay for the trees, so we voted to who and what clowns are; I've left out something very to offer the Dune Buggies $200 for a combined unit tree. important. That is, who are NOT clowns. Let's take a If they don’t accept, we will write a $200 check to the look! SHC-SL and take it to the Craft Show. (Later, we deter- Two well-known characters are NOT clowns. They are mined that we would take a check to the Craft Show.) characters of the old minstrel shows and jesters. The group agreed to set up the camera equipment Many of you may well recall the "blackface" characters for the Children’s Christmas Party on Saturday Decem- of the old minstrel shows (also called minstrels). Usual- ber 8. Taylors & Dianne White will volunteer. We need ly, they were white people who made their faces black to 3 more people. Maybe some Optars volunteers will help. project an image of a black person. As the popularity of There could also be a request for the NYE Dance. minstrels grew, they became very much a center of atten- Next meeting will be on November 13, with tion in vaudeville. But it was more than just a black per- lunch at New York Deli at 11:30 AM, meeting at the son that was attractive in the context of the minstrels. Shrine at 1:00 PM. The agenda will include elections. The minstrels mocked people of African-American de- The program will be an open discussion and planning for scent. The shows began in the 1830s in Northeastern 2018. states and grew in popularity as they lampooned African- Ron Williamson, our Divan Rep, gave a report American people. They made them look buffoonish, dim on the happenings at El Jebel, including the Memorial -witted, lazy or happy-go-lucky, and this was very well Bricks, flag pole & handouts for parades. accepted if not attractive during the later-1800s era. After the business meeting, Ed Hamm presented However, as the civil-rights movement progressed, min- an excellent program on Windows 10 Updates. strels lost popularity. All Shriners are invited to join our club; dues are The other "individual" that is NOT a clown is the jester due $12.00 per year; 1st year’s dues are free for new or sometimes called a "court jester." Jesters never were members. Wives, guests, and curious people are always clowns, nor did they pretend to be. In fact, they had pa- welcome. trons to support them, and they lived in the home of the If you have any questions, please contact Jim Taylor, monarch or nobleman. To their patrons, they were very 303-795-3278, [email protected]. loyal unlike parade clowns who allegiance to nobody. Jesters were most often very skilled in juggling, music, humor, acrobatics, telling stories, comedy and many other areas necessary to entertain their employers or their guests. Over the years (actually, over the centuries), however, jesters faded out. Interestingly enough, there are a very few that have lasted into the 21st century, but even those are few today, of course.

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DeMolay Optars Band Practice Poker Boys Veterans Day Parade Directors Staff Pipe Band Bass Pro Parade

Consistory Fall Reunion

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Stated Meeting Computer Club Band Practice Poker Boys Operation Free Bird Hospital program Pipe Band

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DeMolay Nassab Band Practice

Closed for Thanksgiving 25 26 27 28 29 30 Radops Divan Meeting Band Practice Poker Boys Pipe Band