JUNE 2021 VOLUME 63, No. 5 www.ElZagal.org CAMELTales POTENTATE’S MESSAGE Family Fun & Fellowship Greetings Nobles and Ladies,
Here Comes Summer! June is here and there is The Spring Ceremonial a plethora of activities going on within the El is June 25-26. Kevin Zagal Shrine Center and in our units and clubs! “Diesel” Thoele and Hope you all are making plans to attend the his committees have events coming up. been working hard to make this a fun event The Ladies Luncheon was very well attended, A for our new Nobles, big thank you to Lady Tammy and her talented their Ladies and us! Divan Ladies for putting it together. The silent Please see the article from Nick in this Camel auction raised over $900 for the Ladies Auxiliary. Tales and submit your registration thru your unit Quite a few of us stayed for Patricia’s Kentucky or club today! ATTENTION Derby party, where we had enjoyed good times NOBLES !!! and the warm sunshine on the deck was the place With all this fun happening, Patricia has gotten th to be! the units and clubs fired up to bring back Tuesday JUNE 9 AT 6:30PM night burgers on the deck! Even the Divan will Cleanup of the Grounds The Grand Communication for the ND Grand be on the grill three times this summer. Hope to at the Temple Lodge is June 10 through the 12. It will be held see you there! both at the Masonic Lodge and our Shrine Center. Our Past Potentate, Recorder and Grand With all this, we still haven’t mentioned the local Master of ND, Bob Wedberg, will be honored on events going on in your own communities etc. Friday evening. Please check your calendars and Get in your parade requests to the office and attend if you can. It was a trying year but Grand continue to be the best representatives of El Master Bob held us all together and our Grand Zagal and our philanthropy. Lodge is in great shape for years to come. There are many activities and events happening so join in the fun, fellowship and frivolity. Hope The Here Comes Summer Party is Thursday to see you soon. June 17, on the grounds of El Zagal. Fun for kids and their families with games & food galore Yours in Faith, happening from 5:00 to 7:30. This also coincides Dennis “Fluff ” Sand 2021 Potentate with the ND Shrine Bowl parade in Mayville. This is a new event so if your unit would like to parade, the information is available from El Zagal Shrine Bowl Chairman Shane Heiberg.
Hang onto your Fez as this same weekend, on TUESDAY NITE Saturday June 19, is the ND Shrine Bowl Game, IN THIS ISSUE: the Jamestown Clowns MC Ride & Raffle and Spring Ceremonial...... pg 4 the Jamestown Mystics Gun Raffle drawing. If BURGERS you can, please attend one of these great events, Temple Raffle...... pg 5 EVERY TUESDAY purchase a chance to win and have fun! El Zagal Pro Am...... pg 6 5:30 T0 7 PM Here Comes Summer Party...... pg 7 Wild Game Feed 2021 October 16th
PAGE 2 • Camel Tales • June 2021 Membership It’s Time to Show Off Just a Little Times continue to open and we continue to get Anytime we have an event it is our time to bring back to doing Parades, Shrine Football, Chamber out the Drift Trikes, Harleys, EMP/Sprint Cars, Events, and Tuesday Night Burgers returned on Clown’s Firetruck New etc.games It is also are a time coming to make it ! May 18. known of all the events we’ve got going on. Every one of these types of events is our “Time So as times continue to open it up it is ok to tell to Show Off Just a Little” about the work we do, someone “why you became a Shriner” and show but also the fun that comes along with it. off just a little bit. One comment from a friend of mine that Membership Chairman attended Suds n Spuds: “I had no idea the Shrine Russell Schell does things like this”. Detroit Lakes 800.422.3317 • nereson.com
Jerome Tappe Brad Richards cell 218.234.6496 cell 218.234.6358 Then if you need filler spots, can you slide this little fella in there? [email protected] [email protected] Last month youWild got a teaser of thingsGame to come. Feed 2021 The gears are still turning and new ideas are pouring out -- October 16th can’t come fast enough.
El ZagalPublished Camel monthly for Tales We will soon be printing and distributing tickets El Zagal Temple, for units /clubs to sell and make a few $$ on the Shriners International back side. If your company would like to sponsor 1429 North 3rd Street the 500+ tickets that go out, let us know, we have Fargo, North Dakota 58102 the back of the tickets reserved for you. email: [email protected] www.ElZagal.org Start thinking about the food items you are Office Manager willing to cook, in bulk, for the WGF. All net Andrea Kallstrom proceeds go to Buildings and Grounds. So were Office Hours: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. helping ourselves to have a better facility. Temple Office / 701-235-7521 We will be out scouting for the JUMBO Temple Fax / 701-235-7522 minnows this year, so if you hear when they are DIVAN OFFICERS migrating, give us a call. Elective Dennis Fluff Sand...... Potentate PP Mike Dow 701-730-5456 Steve Larson...... Chief Rabban Mike R 701-388-7123 Roger Ellsworth...... Asst. Rabban Travis Will...... High Priest & Prophet Chad Decker...... Oriental Guide Brad Richards...... Treasurer PP Mike Dow: 701-730-5456 Jamestown Mystics William R Wedberg Jr, PP...... Recorder Mike R: 701-388-7123 Moving Onward But… Appointive Bruce Ridgway...... 1st CM A Special One is Gone Mark Kennard...... 2nd CM Hello everyone in the El Zagal Shrine. I can’t Shane Heiberg...... Chief of Staff Mandan Indians Tribe Is Growing believe May is half over.
Membership Well, I can hear the drums, it is time to write. At Six weeks to go and our 10th Annual Gun Raffle Russ Schell 701-353-9250 our last meeting we had 10 tribal members and drawing will be held; if you don’t have a ticket yet [email protected] one new Indian. We keep getting new members call a Mystic Brother and we will sign ya up. Tickets and that is good. are going fast, thanks for everyone’s support . HOSPITAL REPRESENTATIVES Brock and the boys are busy in the shop changing Ken Leggate...... Dickinson 701-483-1681 At our last meeting Don Eck talked about Garret Njos...... Bismarck 701-426-3557 sprockets, chains and putting new paint on Mandan Indians and the Blackfoot. parade units as the 1st parade coming up is Rally Cal Braun...... Fargo 701-793-6586 When I worked out in Montana I had a girlfriend Jim Boatman....Jamestown 701-320-2080 In The Valley June 19th. Residents of Valley City that was Blackfoot so I know a little about the Lonnie Stippich....Hettinger 701-567-2664 can’t wait to see us in the little cars. Dean Anderson.....Gwinner 701-678-2695 Blackfoot. Greg Neisen...... Detroit Lakes 218-841-1783 Our prayers go out to the Arnie Becker family. Jim Hildebrant...Valley City 701-840-1056 Well, Low Vale is here and I am sure we will Brother Arnie passed away and he will be missed have a good time. And a good steak!! Also some by all. He was the one that didn’t have “No” in CAMEL TALES DEADLINE firewater – that makes us talk smart. his vocabulary. He was the ticket King as he sold 16TH OF EACH MONTH more tickets than anybody. Fish fry tickets, gun CamelTales Email Thanks to the Mandan Indians for the rain dance. raffle tickets, Circus ads and he was normally the [email protected] It has rained a little now. first one on the bus for parades and “Trips on a Tankful”. Editor This is going to be all for now. It is time to strike Rich Ellsworth 701-306-7424 the teepee. Thanks Arnie for all you did for the Shrine . Publisher/Creative Editor That’s all for now, see you all soon. J&M Companies Chief Mato Edward J C Dockter El Zagal Mystics June 2021 • Camel Tales • PAGE 3 Hospital Auxiliary Pote Ladies Luncheon was attended by 36 ladies. Color Guard Croonings Ah yes, spring has sprung! We are off to a nice nursing homes, mid-day happy hours and local Thanks to the Divan for coming and serving the start in Color Guard land, with a full schedule of Ladies of the Divan and to the Ladies of the food shelves. Their ladies have had to constantly parades to march in this summer. The drummers ship Geritol, Ben Gay and Milk of Magnesia to Divan for making and donating baskets for the are planning practice, and yes, even marching silent auction. The silent auction made $985 for them on the road. Look out! They may come practice. You see, it has been a very well-known limping to your town next! the wheelchair fund. Special thank you to Patty fact that marching crew need to be re-programed for all your help and preparing a beautiful setting. each year – you would think they are clowns or With his recent move to Moorhead, our President Respectfully submitted, something! Ian Somerville has joined the Directors Staff, and Sue Paul has also picked up a second job as a late night New to the Color Guard ranks is Chad Decker dancer at the Northern I understand. I was told – just the latest El Zagal member to see the life that he was planning on saving up a bunch of changing benefit of being a Color Guard member! cash, as he was hoping to be a new father very It was an easy vote tho, as Chad brought food and soon! Save your diapers and help the young buck beer to the last meeting. He was what you call “a out! shoe in!” Bismarck Meals at our meetings should get better now that We are still working on arranging a bike rodeo for all the “Chefs” are back! Just ask these guys – they Dusters the kids of our communities, but are struggling think they are good! Richards, Thompson, Neisen All is Well and Good a bit to get bikes. It seems there is a shortage and Amble will keep all the bellies full while the of bikes, as some “other units” have lost drivers good Father Jerry keeps the troops entertained licenses and have had to resort to motor-less with stories of his winter in Arizona, and how What a beautiful day it was for a parade. The transportation. Now I certainly am not one to easy it is to take possession of a home there! At Lord shined upon us. It was the Band Day parade pass on gossip and give away names – you know, I least he doesn’t take his shirt off anymore! in Bismarck and as usual a number of the Dusters would never CLOWN around – I am MYSTICal cars were in it. The temperature was about 70 that way! I am a true VIKING and keep things to Please join us for a meeting and hey, bring a degrees – not too hot - yet not too cold either! A myself! I take EMPathy with these fellows and friend! Our meetings are always the 3rd Monday perfect day for a parade. will follow my supreme DIRECTORS STAFFs of the month, and start around 5:30 with Past
advice! I would sure hate to DUSTER things up Potentates Ponderings, followed by a great meal The Dusters are well and good as always. We or make things OILERSer! and a meeting with Ian and the 30 ton gavel! are meeting and having our regular social on a Always a pleasure to have him rap us to order! monthly basis. Back from southern destinations, our “pool boy”
Jerome Tappe has hung up his “pool boy” clothes Remember to try to “replace” yourself and bring a Our illustrious (he’s illustrious to us anyhow!) and has taken up motor biking to pump up his ego. friend into the fraternity. It is a great way to meet president provided a schedule of events coming I am sure you remember the movie “Wild Hogs” people and have a positive effect on a child’s life! this summer – the significant ones are: Oiler’s – a movie about a bunch of old guys reliving their Until next time – make sure to keep your patch golf tournament on May 21 in Mandan; Pote’s “younger” years. Tappe and Robin Hanson have watered! Ball at the temple in Fargo; Low Vale on May 25 started a motorcycle gang and are on a trip as of here in Bismarck sponsored by Lodge 5; Shrine this writing. Aptly named “Tired Frogs”, they Lars Bowl Parade in Mayville; spring ceremonial June are on a multi-state motorcycle tirade visiting 25 and 26 in Jamestown.
The local lodges continue to be busy making Masons out of men – there will be at least five at Low Vale where they will receive their third degree. All three lodges have candidates. THIS AD WAS LEFT OUT OF LAST MONTH ISSUE – PLEASE PLACE IN CAMEL TALES The Rites are busy as well – the Scottish Rite in Bismarck had two candidates complete their 32nd degree last Wednesday (May 5), and the York Rite had a number of candidates go though their degrees on May 15.
We continue to prepare Masons to become Shriners. Hopefully, all of the new Masons will join El Zagal.
Until next time keep ‘em rollin…, rollin…, rollin.
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El Zagal County Fair 2021 Spring Ceremonial aka Fluffamonial June 25th and 26th Honoring Farmer/Seed man Joel Lees and registration in one of the six categories: Saturday July 26th Junk man Jeff Oster at Jamestown. Sewing, baked goods, canned goods, crafts, 9:00 1st and 3rd section (Masonic Lodge) needle work or open class which will be 11:30 Moslem feast (Masonic Lodge) Friday night theme will be “El Zagal County judged by everyone for the people’s choice 11:30 Ladies Luncheon (Masonic Lodge) Fair”, so men dig out your bib coveralls, straw awards to be given out at the banquet on 2 :30 Parade (Location to be announced) hats, and ladies, find your best country attire/ Saturday night! 5:30 Banquet (Gladstone Motel) fair outfit, and be ready to enjoy the evening Dress Code: unit attire/casual by eating some of that delicious fair food Cost: $85.00 per person covers: served from the diner “Joel’s Feed Trough” Meal Friday evening, Ladies Luncheon, and “Jeffs Junk Food.” Moslem Feast, Saturday Night Banquet. Children cost additional $15. 00/ child. Events: Tug of war between the new candidates and the Divan-Hay ridesSinging Schedule around the campfire---Pig races---and other Midway games. Friday July 25th 9:00 golf at the Jamestown Country club Exhibit Hall Registration 5:00 to 7:00 at Masonic Lodge Shriners and your Ladies ... Don’t miss El Zagal County Fair 5:00 until closing your chance to enter Friday night, during June 2021 • Camel Tales • PAGE 5 GOT TEMPLE WIDE RAFFLE?
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DIRECTOR’S STAFF Finally Out From Behind the Mask Greetings from the Director’s Staff! Looking Noble Bobby Anderson, has graciously stepped Also, Watch the calendar’s for our Hole in One back at the article from last year at this time, up and we are looking forward to seeing what he Event coming up this summer...I suggest start things were a lot different...unsure of the future, can bring to our competition team. Thank you to practicing up on your swing! no events, lockdowns, and the beginning of the Illustrious Sir, Mike Dow for his years as Captain. dreaded mask debate. We’ve made it this far and I hope everyone has a great month and is able are moving forward! We are back at the Buffalo River Race Park to get out and enjoy the weather. Hope to see selling 50/50 Raffles on Sunday Nights at the everyone soon at the Spring Ceremonial in The Director’s Staff has been busy planning and speedway. The new owners are excited to have Jamestown in June! filling our calendar’s up. We are looking forward racing back at the park and thankful for having to getting the motorcycles out and doing some the Shriners there to help. We’re hoping for good Stay Hydrated, parading and getting back into the community. crowds and sunny Sunday weather all summer! Shaun Engelsrud Stop out and support the speedway and say hi We have a new Competition Team Captian, the “Ticket Hawkers” in Orange and Black shirts. PAGE 8 • Camel Tales • June 2021
UPCOMING EVENTS: JULY 2021 July 5: Office Closed in observance of the 4th of July July 5-11: Un-Pote 2021 trip July 6: Tuesday Burgers July 13: Tuesday Burgers July 20: Tuesday Burgers July 22-25: Old Bastards/Pote’s Fishing Trip July 27: Tuesday Burgers July 27: Misfits @ Choice Bank Fundraiser
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