Moolah® Shriners May & June • Volume 79, Issue 5 • St. Louis, MO

Home of Shriners of Eastern & Central Missouri • Dedicated to Helping Shriners Hospitals for Children

Some extra special guests visited us in April! National Patient Ambassador Riley Desin made a special stop at our Shrine Center with Imperial Potentate Jim Cain, Imperial First Lady Patsy Cain, Imperial Chief Rabban Jeff Sowder Imperial Lady Cheryl Sowder, & Imperial Trustee Chuck Pittman! They also stopped by our St. Louis Shriners Hospitals For Children! Jim Cain Jerry Gantt Imperial Potentate 2018-2019 Past Imperial Potentate 2015-2016 Chairman of the Board of Trustees Shriners Hospital for Children

Moolah Appointed Positions Douglas Maxwell, P.P. 96 Past Imperial Potentate Potentate’s Aides David Dieckhaus, PP...... Almoner Rich Viner, Chief Aide David Dieckhaus, PP...... Ambassador Co. Chairman Past Imperial Chairman of Board of Trustees Wallace Bowman Patrick McEvoy Dennis Kelley, PP...... Ambassador Co. Chairman 2009-2015 Matt Niedringhaus William Bradford Wayne Price...... Building Chairman Shriners Hospital for Children Michael Davis Tim Radley Ron Reynolds...... Chaplain Kyle Eckhardt Richard Rammelsburg Mark Rethemeyer...... Clinic Referral Chairman St. Louis 314-432-3600 Gary Fanger Brandon Rarey Steven Pieper, PP...... Donor Relations Co-Chairman Executive Board of Governors Gale Going Mike Reese Kenneth Myles, PP...... Donor Relations Co-Chairman Gale Bennington, PP...... Chairman Harold Hargiss Dave Schmucker Ted Dearing...... General Counsel Dale Heise John Spraul David B. Schneidewind...... Vice Chairman David Jacobi, Sr...... Grand Lodge Representative Gary Holland Alan Thal Tim Evans...... Treasurer Joe Shivley...... Insurance Committee Dave Hope Casey Thompson Adrian Croissant...... Secretary Bill Huey Don Wander Al Earls...... License Plate Director 2019 Elected Divan & Board of Directors Adam Iwanow Bud Waters David Schmucker...... Memorial Brick Walk Chairman Appointed Board of Governors Don Taylor...... Potentate Dick Long Jeff Kittsmiller, Sr...... Membership Chairman David Dieckhaus, P.P. Bernard G Stever Russell Georgen...... Chief Rabban Dennis Martin Dennis Burkholder...... Public Relations Chairman Gale Bennington, P.P. Joe Shivley Joe Shivley...... Assistant Rabban Matthew Mayer Jim Tracy...... Technical Advisor Robert Berry William Bradford Mitch Weinsting...... High Priest & Prophet Richard Mayer Moolah Shrine Circus Scott Link Richard Weber...... Treasurer John McDougal Potentate’s Personal Aides Russell Georgen...... Circus Chairman Dennis Kelley, Sr. PP...... Recorder Ron Reynolds...... 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Director General Maintenance Patrick Hensley, PP...... 2013 Ext. 150 Moolah Temple Assistant Directors General 12545 Fee Fee Rd. Gale Bennington, PP...... 2004 St. Louis, MO 63146 Dennis Kelley, PP...... 2014 Phone: 314-878-6301 Fax: 314-434-5393 2 Toll Free: 888-9Moolah Nobles,

Thank you again for making our Moolah Shrine Circus a huge success! Billy Martin again brought an entertaining show for the entire family. The additional elephants and pony rides offered everyone an opportunity to get a ride and have family fun. Of course, none of this can be done without our members volunteering their time. I also want to thank the youth groups that also volunteered their time. Seeing all of them helping as they did, shows promise of our future in Masonry and Shrinedom.

April also brought us a visit by the Imperial Potentate, Imp. Sir Jim Cain and his Lady Patsy. They were here on our open Stated Meeting night to listen to our Patient Ambassador Riley Desin speak. We also had the Imperial Chief Rabban Jeff Sowder and his Lady Cheryl. It was a fun and informative night.

We have a lot of new members that will be coming in on the May 4th Ceremonial. I know this will most likely not reach you by the 4th, but know Moolah is growing. Our next scheduled Ceremonial is October 26th. There is time to get your prospect into Blue Lodge and have degrees done. Also, talk to your friends that are already Masons and let them know how much fun it is to be a Shriner and how we help our kids.

May 11th is our Lincoln Drive event. Come out to the Temple that Saturday from 10:00am to 4:00pm and take a test drive in a new Lincoln. A donation of $20 will be made to Moolah for every test drive taken up to $6,000. You must be 18 years old to take a test drive. It is open to everyone so get your friends and family to come out.

Mother’s Day is May 12th. We are having a brunch from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM in the Temple ballroom. For a small price, you can treat your lady, or ladies, to a great meal in honor of their day. Call the office and get signed up. May 31st is the Ainad Circus Parade in Belleville Il. This is a big parade. Come out and help our Brothers kick off their Circus. Speaking of Ainad, last year we had a pinewood derby race at Moolah with our Brothers from Illinois. Moolah lost to them in the final race. This year we are going to Ainad in August for a rematch! Details will be coming.

June will be here soon and we are all in full summer mode and sunshine. Everyone be safe in whatever you are plan- ning to do. Wear sunscreen to keep from getting sunburned. Don’t forget a hat if you need more protection on top. There has been information in the media about the Foreigner concert on June 25th at the Family Arena. It should be a great concert. They will also be looking for volunteers to help sell CD’s like they do at other concerts. It is a great way to help volunteer your time, and also you get to see the show.

Imperial Session is coming up the first week in July. If you were planning on going to Nashville and have not made a room reservation please call the office. There may be some room left but we are running out fast.

CSSA is also coming up fast. Reservations are being made in Sioux City IA at the Stoney Creek Hotel. You need to make your own reservations for the rooms. We will be sending out a notice for registering fees with Moolah. This fee will cover the CSSA registration and Hospitality room for Moolah.

First Lady Diane and I hope to see all of you at the coming events.

Fraternally,

Ill Sir Don Taylor 3 These we do not forget God Bless Us So we can bless others “Es Selamu Aleikum”

By: Ron Reynolds We do not lose the ones we love they only go before, No one sacrificed like the early church. In Acts 2:44-45, the Bible says, “All the Where there is everlasting life. Where sorrow is no more. And believers were together and had everything in common. Selling their possessions there the soul will always live and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need”. These early Christians didn’t just and peace is everywhere. We do give their money. They were generous with everything they had. You could say not lose the ones we love, God they were radically generous. takes them in his care.

March What would happen through our churches if we were just as radically generous? The Bible says we’re stewards—or managers—of all that God has given us. We’re Donald W. Coffer responsible to use our resources in a way that impacts the Kingdom. Robert L. Eberenz God doesn’t just give you resources for your own enjoyment, but to make a dif- Floyd H. Hahn ference in the world around you. God never blesses us just to sit on what we have. He blesses us so we can bless others. Ward C. Newman, Jr.

That’s a hopeful, encouraging truth to remember throughout the year, because gener- John A. Sailors osity isn’t something we only display at Thanksgiving or Christmas. Find ways to be Howard W. Sharp radically generous, and make an impact on the people in your church, the people in your community, and the people God has strategically placed in your life. Urah U. Vardell

George W. Yuede

2019 Shrine Circus Update Russell Georgen – Circus Chairman (636-459-6606) Ron Reynolds – Circus Director (314-732-2121)

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

What a great job everyone did to make this Circus a success.

Make sure you get all monies turned in as soon as possible so we can get final numbers.

Also, another GREAT job by the Circus Committee for all their hard work in making this happen.

Let’s get started on 2020.

314-732-2121 or [email protected].

Let’s continue to make our circus the best ever, and to keep the seats full. 4 May Shriner of the Month Steve Lovell Our Shriner of the Month of May is Noble Steve Lovell. Steve is the Captain of the Motor Patrol. He was raised in 1993 at Magnolia-Euclid Lodge and has since served as Master of his Lodge. He is the Past President of the Motor Patrol, and a charter member of the Legion of Honor.

He is active with many of our events including Hospital Appreciation Day, Moolah Shrine Circus, parades and as an escort during our ceremonial to the Shriners Hospital.

The Moolah Public Relations Committee is honored to have Nobel Steve Lovell as our Shriner of the Month of May.

June Shriner of the Month Robby Gale Becoming a Shriner was predestined for Robby, he joined Syracuse Chapter DeMo- lay at the age of 16 and after serving in many offices including Master Councilor and receiving the Chevalier Award, he turned 21 and joined the Advisory Council. The Chairman of the Advisory Council was noble Robert J. Eustace, otherwise know as Winky the Clown, who served as his mentor in Masonry. Syracuse Chapter was sponsored by Tigris Shrine Temple and as a DeMolay he spent many years working at the Shrine Circus, selling coloring books. He joined Syracuse No. 501 F&AM, the Valley of Syracuse AASR and ultimately Tigris Shrine AAONMS and of course Tigris Shrine Clown Unit; all before the age of 23.

After graduating college, Robby moved to Pensacola, Florida to work for Monsanto and transferred to Hadji Temple and Hadji Shrine Clowns. He served as President of Hadji Clowns in both 1984 and 1985 and was named an Ambassador of Hadji Temple. In 1990, Monsanto moved Robby to the St. Louis area and he joined Moolah Temple and Moolah Clowns. Robby has served in many roles within the Clowns and is currently Parliamentarian and Chaplain. He was appointed an Ambassador of Moolah Temple by Ill. Sir Patrick Hensley. Several years ago Robby was awarded the Legion of Honor with DeMolay and last year received his 50 year membership pin for DeMolay. He is still a member of (now) Liverpool-Syra- cuse No. 501 F&AM and the Valley of Syracuse AASR, approaching the 50 year mark in both. He will have been a Shrine Clown for 46 years this summer. Although he retired two years ago, he has no plans on retiring from the Shrine Clowns.

The Moolah Public Relations Committee is honored to have Noble Robby Gale as our June Shriner of the Month. “Together we are one!” -Illustrious Sir Don Taylor 5 6 2019 DONATIONS - THANK YOU! February Transportation Fund: Little Dixie Shrine Club $2,700.00, Membership Committee from the Super Bowl Party $353.00 Moolah Temple: YOMO $1,000.00, Sound Unit $1,200.00, Air Patrol $500.00, Swing Dance Unit $500.00, Archie Townsend $5.00, Wallace Franklin $5.00, A. Goeke $20.00, Harry Weber $5.00

March Transportation Fund: Ladies of the Oriental Shrine $350.00, JoAnn Moody $45.00, Air Patrol $2,000.00, Clown Unit $1,000.00, Jon Heacock $50.00 Moolah Temple: Tikiz Tom Ernst $15.00, YOMO $1,500.00, Mike Brooks $100.00, William Martin $30.00, William Kratz $10.00

April Transportation Fund: Chas & Ann Dittmer $100.00, Moolah Guides Bingo Fund $5,000.00, Air Patrol $1,500.00, JoAnn Moody $25.00 Moolah Building Fund: John Wind $100.00, Jerry Buback $3,500.00 Moolah Temple: Gateway 500 $1,500.00, Heath Sellenriek $100.00 Moolah Color Guard: Federated Garden Clubs of Mo, Inc 2019 FGCM Convention $50.00

7 8 9 oolah® Statistics M as of October 31, 2018

10 11 121212 1313 Hey crew, the May Camels’ Tale issue is a Two- Co-Chairmen: Month publication ”May and June” so hang onto PP Dennis Kelley 314-324-6456 [email protected] it so that you know WHO IS WHO IN THE ZOO!!! PP David Dieckhaus 314-223-8194 [email protected] Treasurer: Don Wander 314-426-2582 [email protected] From the Air Patrol President.. THANKS for all Secretary: Wally Bowman 314-498-6915 [email protected] the help and Team Work at Circus 2019. Great time while fulfilling our obligation and contributing The Circus is over and what a Circus it was. The performers were outstanding. How did the couple to the cause. who did the quick changes do their act? And how about the little dog act which was the hit of the show. When you saw the amazement and fascination on the faces of the children with eyes wide opened, all the hours of volunteering, setting up and doing many other tasks made everything worthwhile. The Air Patrol Float Crew has been doing an amazing job. Thanks for all the time, expertise As Nobles it gave us a feeling of satisfaction when the lights were turned off and all the children and care. It looks amazing and is always a hit. displayed their novelties. Of course, many of us saw the smiles on the faces of kids and adults as they Plus our Shrine Patient Passengers and their rode an elephant. Our Circus is for kids and it made kids of many adults who could not keep from antici- families enjoy the energy and excitement... pating one act after another. Tailwinds !!! A Circus does not just happen. Many hands go into making it successful. A big Thank You goes out to Spring Ceremonial is Saturday, May 4th and Russell Georgen, Circus Chairman and Ron Reynolds, Circus Director. They spent many long hours in a GREAT Day is planned. Check the Moolah preparing for the Circus. Camels’ Tale for all the info. *** Another Thank You to all the members of the Circus Committee, many are Ambassadors. Without each Committee doing its part, the Circus would never happen. The figures are not in but based on atten- Memorial Day is May 27th. FLY OUR FLAG of dance, this could be another record year or close to it. As Ambassadors, we should be proud of our part These United States of America. in making the Circus what it is. Moolah knows how to put on a Circus that people will remember for a ** Reflect, remember … and Thank our Men and long time. We can rest for a few months and begin again in September. Women that have and are curently serving our Great Nation. Make plans to attend the Spring Ceremonial, May 4th in honor of Ronald Krueger (PP). This is a time to renew our knowledge about Shrinedom and welcome new Shriners. The day will be full of activities Check your emails for info via Pres. Jeff coming and at 4:30 p.m. there is a Moolah Booty Scavenger Hunt planned by 1st. Ceremonial Master Shaun soon of up and coming events planned ** Harbor Reuther. Dinner to follow. outing, Fly In and more. First Lady Diane Taylor has a special event for the ladies: a Spring Ceremonial trip to Kimmswick. This Come on up to the Hangar, meet up with some old is a time for the ladies to enjoy lunch at the Blue Owl and to shop. friends, make some new ones and join in the fun. Our next luncheon is May 10th. Send an email to: [email protected] or call 314-498-6915 for a reservation. June 14th is our annual Spring luncheon. Invitations will go out soon and if by the end of Tailwinds, May you did not receive one, contact Wally. This is a very important time when we honor the widows of Dan-O – N600SR Ambassadors. Plan to attend.

Congratulations to Matt Niedringhaus who was made Shriner of the Month for February. Matt is a member May Stated Meeting Menu of the Hospital Reception Committee and Sound Unit. Congratulations are also in order for Bud Waters who was the April Shriner of the Month. Bud is very active in the Swing Dance and Sound Units. A big welcome to three new Ambassadors: Davis Lewis, Richard Schremp and Allen James. They are Fried Chicken from Capital, Tiger and Little Dixie Shrine Clubs. Give them a “big hello” and invite them to our luncheons. Sliced Roast Beef Au Jus Mashed Potatoes Hospital Awareness Day is May 18th. Sign up with your Unit to volunteer at a nearby Dierbergs store. Remember to wear your Fez and Unit shirt. People will tell you stories of how Shriners impacted their Slaw lives and how well we are received in the community. Corn O’Brien Dessert Do not forget Mothers’ Day brunch on May 12th. This is a good time to honor the ladies by taking them Rolls & Butter out for a great meal. They will not have to cook, and you will not have to do dishes. Congratulations to all Ambassadors who have a birthday in May. Please come to our luncheon so we June Stated Meeting Menu can help you celebrate.

Pork Tenderloin Unfortunately, we lost two Ambassadors: Bobby G Holland and Robert M Lang. They were very good men Chicken Modega who upheld the values and principles of Moolah Shrine. Condolences and prayers go out to their families. Scalloped Potatoes TRIVIA Question from last month. Where did the Cardinals play their games from 1893-1920? In 1893 Broccoli Spears the St. Louis Browns, which eventually became the Cardinals, played at Vandeventer and Natural Caeser Salad Bridge, which was called New Sportsmans Park. It was renamed Robison Field in honor of their own- Dessert ers. Another name change occurred in 1917 becoming Cardinal Field. The last game played there was on June 6th, 1920. Beaumont High School is now at the site of Robison Field. Rolls 14 Once An Ambassador, Always An Ambassador. american muscle unit Director: Dave Evans Captain: Patrick Hensley P.P. 314-330-7028 President: Keith Schilb President: Rob Boland 314-482-8866 Vice President: Tom Shumate Treasurer: Tom Nelson Greeting to Nobles and Ladies! Secretary: Jim Gesell Follow us at www.arabpatrol.webs.com The American Muscle Unit is proud to announce our newest members, Lee “Green Jeans” Mueller and his son, Douglas Mueller! Welcome, Nobles! Circus wrap up is here. Everyone should have turned in all their tickets by now. If not, please get them to A big “thanks” to the Musclemen who donated Tim McCraw ASAP. Start lining up your ads and sponsors for 2020. Never too early to promote the Circus. their time to assist with Novelties at the 2019 Shriners Circus. We had a great time helping We plan on participating in the Belleville Parade again this year. The date is Friday May 1st, 2019. It is the Swing Dance Unit transport, store, stock, a week earlier this year. The committee is currently working on transportation and refreshments. Mark and repair novelties at the Circus which ran from your calendars. It is always a big turnout.. Thursday, March 21 through Sunday, March 24. We are now practicing our marching routines after our business meetings. The American Muscle Unit will work with the Smokin' Nobles to conduct an Armed Forces Day The fourth Monday is our regular practice. We seem to perform our “best” in front of reviewing stands. BBQ event at Jefferson Barracks on Saturday, May 18, 2019. This popular event feeds all Please join us! We have ice cold Camel’s milk. our veterans and the hospital staff at Jefferson Barracks. The planned menu includes BBQ pork The Patrol is planning a new fund raiser. It will be known as “The Rocky Horror Picture Show”. Details steaks, chicken breasts, cole slaw, potato salad, are being worked out for this Fall event. We will need silent auction items and plenty of volunteers. drinks and individually wrapped desserts. We will More details to follow. prepare the grill at 8 am, be ready to start serving at 11 am, and finish by 1 pm. Director Dave Evans We are looking for more Patrolman. CSSA will be in Sioux City. Iowa this year. Our goal is to get back has already secured a date for a second BBQ this to marching 48 in competition. We are the biggest and best “Foot Patrol” in Shrinedom. We need the year for the veterans at Jefferson Barracks. It will membership of Moolah to help us attain this goal. We meet on the first Mondays. Please feel free to stop be held on Saturday, November 2, 2019. in and inquire about how to get involved. Let’s put more “Boots” on the pavement.

We will continue our Whiskey Keg Raffle until the Spring Ceremonial. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for “48 in 2019” $5. The possibility of a Car Show at the Shrine May All Your Marching Be On The Level” later this year is also being pursued. “PROUD TO BE A MOOLAH PATROLMAN” SPREAD THE WORD – JOIN THE BEST If you have a muscle car you would like to show or parade, join us. If you do not have a mus- cle car but would like to drive one of the Unit's Mystical Flying Carpets, join us! The American band Muscle Unit meets at 6:30 pm the first Wednes- day of every month. Our Unit room is on the President: Jack Scherrer 314-725-3764 same level as the office, in the SouthWest corner Conductor: David Glenn 314-560-4431 of the Shrine. We hope to see you then. Treas/1st VP: Roger Fagerberg 314-878-7646 Secretary: Paul Strong 636-464-1346

Greetings from your Moolah Community Band! Our mission is twofold: playing for the children in our hospital and bringing joy into the lives of local nursing home residents. Both are truly “Noble” objectives! Our nursing home concerts are usually on Tuesdays or Wednesdays. We also play during the dinner hour before Stated Meetings.

We are a “community” band composed of both Nobles and non-Nobles. We are always looking for anyone, regardless of ability, who wants to experience the thrill of playing in a band again. So, if you or any of your relatives or friends want to play, we will gladly welcome you to your band.

We are working on new music for the upcoming concert season, so drop by our practices on any Wednesday at 7pm to check us out, or even sit in!

Please remember, in your prayers, our longtime member and Director, Chuck McKenzie, currently on medical leave from his post. 15 right-hand corner of my keyboard where I keep my DELETE KEY!! Stupidity coupled with my awkward and strange typing skills made it neces- sary that I try to remember what I had previously Director - David Glenn written. With eighty-nine years behind me, I will President - Richard Watts Secretary - Don Baur Director: Dennis Burkholder attempt to recapture those lost words of wisdom in President: Tom Shumate my current/deleted article! By Jim Hubeli Vice President: Keith Schilb Treasurer: Dave Hope Those who attended April 28th Grand Masters March 9 was a bright sunny day for the Circus Secretary: Jim Gesell Breakfast were treated to a show of how im- Parade, Oops, I think that was last year. Instead, proved we Chanters have become. No more of we sat in our cars and watched the rain come The Smokin' Nobles Unit is proud to anounce that amateur stuff...We’re professionals now. down for several hours. Who said it never rains our newest members: Shaun Ruether, Lee on a Shrine parade?. Anyway, the day was not “Green Jeans” Mueller, and Douglas Mueller. lost as a large crowd gathered at the Temple for Welcome, Nobles! The circus is gone...The circus is gone, with all of its pageantry and glimmer...Till next year! But, the Circus Kickoff for lunch and fun activities by the Units and Clubs. A big “Thank You” to all the Smokin'Nobles who not so fast!! Kudos to Nobel Mark Brigugulio and supported the Shrine by preparing and serving his Lady Sherese for their management and or- hamburgers and hot dogs at the Thursday Night ganizing of the novelties. The order and labeling On March 16, the Drum Corps again participated Performance of the 2019 Circus. with which they assembled and displayed the in the downtown St. Patrick's Day Parade. We novelties made the workers jobs much easier and were dressed in the green Moolah sweatshirts Valenti's in St. Peters is working with our Unit and very efficient. which fit in with the large noisy crowd all dressed the American Muscle Unit to sponsor a Car Show. in green and shouting encouragement for the The tentative date is Sunday, June 9. President By the time you read this article, May Day will parade units. We are always impressed with the Tom is working to arrange an independent third have passed huge American flag displayed by St. Louis Fire party to judge the event, and the Smokin' Nobles Department from two ladder trucks where we play will cook, sell, and serve burgers, hot dogs, chick- " Grand Ole Flag" as we go by. Of course we also en-on-a-stick, chips, drinks, and desserts. We are But, least we not forget, MOTHERS DAY, May looking for other fund-raising opportunities as well. 12th! Our forgetting will be unforgivable!! play " When Irish Eyes Are Smiling " and " My If you know of any such events, please let us know. Wild Irish Rose " along the parade route. FATHER’S DAY, June 16th, same, same! New member Shaun Ruether requested that On Thursday March 21 Steve Pieper, Don Baur the Smokin' Nobles cook for the May 4th Spring Don’t forget to put aside anything you have and Jim Hubeli under the direction of Maestro Ceremonial, and we happily agreed to participate. planned other than attending Shrine Day at The Splatter Clown Jay Traxel played a few tunes We are also working with St. Louis Lodge #1 to Cardinals Game June 22nd. Last but certainly for the Mini Circus at Children's Hospital. The raise funds to pay down the Lunch Program defi- Potentate and Divan members and ladies were cit for the Pattonville School district. On Armed not least we forget, my birthday is not too far to start shopping. Join the thousands who know the in attendance to help several Circus performers Forces Day, Saturday, May 18, 2019 we will be entertain the children who are unable to attend serving pork steaks, chicken breasts, cole slaw, joy of giving! potato salad, drinks, and individually wrapped the main Circus. We understand the Circus was desserts to approximately 200 veterans and In this fourth year of the new Shrine Hospitals’ oper- again a big success and was well attended. The hospital staff at Jefferson Barracks in conjunction ation, let us not forget our BIG mission that makes Drum Corps along with the Chanters performed with the American Muscle Unit. us proud to be a Shriner...It’s all for our kids! the National Anthem at several performances. Director Dave thanks our members for the good If you like to BBQ, join us. If you like to eat BBQ, Be all that you can be in this year of 2019. attendance at all the shows. join us! We train new members to prepare the There’ll never be another more rewarding effort. grill and the meat, how to cook the meat, how to TOGETHER WE ARE ONE keep the meat moist, all leading to better tasting BBQ. And we charge no annual dues! The Good bye for now and God bless Smokin' Nobles Unit meets the first Wednesday of every month at 7 pm in our newly painted Unit Moolah Shrine Clowns, which are celebrating 50 years this year, Room around the corner from the Shrine Office in the Southwest wing. Come check out our big have donated $25,000 to Shriners Hospitals for Children St. Louis! screen TV and giant beer cooler! We hope to have you join us there.

Director Emeritus: Jerry Lee Gaddy 636 458-8951 Director: William Bradford 314 974-3084 President: Barry Spitzer 314-239-8179 Treasurer: William Bradford 314 974-3084 Secretary: John Glass 314 631-4463 1st Vice President: Jim Gesell 636 925-0098

Having written this article once, saved it, then highlighted it to search any changes I might want to make or typos needing 16 correcting, I made a move to the upper 17 Hospital Reception Committee The month of April brought an open meeting with President: Bill Bradford a hospital spokesperson making an impact on Vice President: Ernie DeClue each and every one of us. Each month I learn Temple Coordinator: Matt Schoonover something new as President of the Guides. The Hospital Coordinator: Andy Maine more I get into the details of what being a Guide Treasurer: John Spraul means, the more I find out what Nobles do be- Secretary: Jim Gesell hind the scenes. Nobles of our unit show up each time called upon not just to cook but to help Chief The Committee is proud to announce the member to the Hospital Reception Committee, Noble David Aide Rich Viner make preparations for events our Sir. Welcome, David! Illustrious Sir Don Taylor schedules. The Committee was proud to have contributed to the very successful 2019 Circus. A big “Thank You” Thank you Nobles and Ladies of the Guides for to our Vice President and Circus Chairman Ernie DeClue for all his efforts coordinating and scheduling being unselfish of your time and expertise. workers for our Novelty Booth. Additionally, thanks to all those members who contributed their time selling those novelties. Our room for the May 4th ceremonial looked great and I hope everyone had a great time A huge “Congratulations” to all those members who assisted Matt Schoonover and Andy Maine selling entertaining the new Nobles. Thanks to all who sale items from our Shrine Shoppe at the Circus Kick-Off. Sales reportedly exceeded $2,000! All helped make this a memorable day for all. Shriners are encouraged to stop by the Shoppe to see the new items available for purchase. Don’t forget to mark your calendar for our upcoming The Committee voted to participate again for the 5th year in a row at the Affinia Healthcare Clinic picnic July 13 in the Oasis. There will be fun for all. Screening. This Screening Clinic is one of the few for inner city children, and our annual participation and support is greatly appreciated. We can always use more van drivers so if available contact Art Goerke or the office. They can give you Committee members also staffed a display at the Missouri School Nurses Convention in St. Louis all necessary details and info. You do not need on Saturday, April 6. This display allows us to promote our Hospital and services to the healthcare to be a guide to help with the van. If you can at providers who see potential patients every day. least be a rider because it requires two people to transport patients, please sign up to help. A final pancake breakfast of the year was held on Friday, March 22nd. Members under the guidance of Head Chef Bob Berry prepared pancakes for over a hundred patients, their families, and Hospital Staff. The This has been quite an experience as President events going forward for the rest of 2019 will be BBQs at the Hospital. The Committee has been asked to of the Guides so far. I am proud to serve with you help support a BBQ for the Hospital's Limb Lengthening Patient Reunion on Saturday, July 27 at the Lions as an officer for 2019. Pavillion at Kirkwood Park. We will be funding and preparing the food for the event. Fraternally, Rick Uebinger President The Committee will also be hosting a BBQ for the opening night of Hand Camp on Friday, September 20 at the Trout Lodge in Potosi, Missouri. The Hand Camp is a special event for current and former Hand Patients from our Hospital, their families, and special Hospital Staff who volunteer their time to run the Camp. This event is funded by the proceeds of the Annual Racquetball Ruckus.

The Committee voted to provide funding to the Worldwide Pediatric Project to help pay for necessary medications for foreign research patient Genesis. Her investigatory medication can only be obtained directly from the manufacturer here in the US at a cost of $900.

Vice President Ernie DeClue and his Lady Kim escorted our Hospital's 2019 Representative to “The Night of the Superstars” at Union Station. This annual event featured a Red Carpet entrance, a televised inter- view with local celebrities, a formal dinner, and a guest presentation. The Hospital Reception Committee was honored to be able to represent the Shrine and our Hospital at this event.

Hospital Reception Committee responsibilities include distributing toys to our patients and their sib- lings after they visit our Hospital, collecting the password at Stated Meetings, running the Shrine Gift Congratulations to Shop, collecting tickets and donations at Shrine meals, and other duties requested by the Potentate. Illustrious Sir Pete Goltra of Our certified members conduct BBQs at the Hospital for patients, their families, and staff and also Akdar Shriners, who is proudly provide tours of the Hospital. We help staff the reception desk at the Hospital during clinic hours in the morning, afternoon, or both, and additional volunteers are always needed. If you are available, please displaying the bars he has received contact President Bill Bradford at (314) 974-3084. for top line signing more than 750 nobles over the years. If you like to interact with and support your fellow Nobles and our Shriner Kids and their families, then we would love to have you join us. Because of the responsibilities of the Committee members at Stated Meetings, we now meet the second Wednesday of every month at 7:00 pm. The new Hospital Reception Info provided by the Committee meets in the Unit Room east of the Shrine Office. We look forward to seeing you then! Shriners International 18 Facebook Page! Hospital Reception Committee Director: Bud Waters 636-225-2354 President: Bob Atwell 314-609-6457 President: Dennis Martin 636-293-3348 Secretary: George Pryor 636-926-9942 Vice President: Gary Fanger 636-447-2361 Director: Rich Schomaker Secretary: Dwayne Hepler 314-324-3453 Treasurer: Charlie Haas 314-575-5020 CALLING ALL RETIREES! If you belong to AARP or you could belong, you belong here on the THIRD MONDAY of each month. This is our regular business meeting date. We Dance So Kids Can Walk May and June are busy months for everyone. In addition, we also meet on the FIRST MONDAY of each month. On both dates we meet at 9:00 A.M. Trips to the lake, vacations and fun outdoors, in the Guides Room on the 3rd Floor of the Temple and play Poker or Gin Rummy. We usually play until Join us Friday nights in the Oasis, for fun and noon and then break for our brown bag lunch; then back to the game and play until 2:00pm. dancing. In May we have 5 dances. May 10 and 24 are DJ nights. May 5, 19 and 26 are band Come when you want and leave when you want. nights. In June we have live bands on the 7 and 21. June 12 and 26 are DJ nights. A lifetime membership dues is $1.00 for which you will receive a card attesting to your membership.

On May 3, Backstreet Cruisers are back in the This is a good opportunity to get out of those “honey do” chores for a while. Oasis with the best of 50's and 60's Rock and TRY US, YOU WILL LIKE US. Roll for everyone to enjoy. Call any one of the officers for more information. On May 10, we have a Combo dance with Saint Charles Imperial Swing Dance Club and as always we are open to the public May 17, Roy, Dave and Denny are back for their President Tim Carlson 314-774-0679 second time, 1st VP Patrick Hensley May 31, Crossfire Band fills the Oasis playing 2nd VP Vacant 50`s thru 90`s classics. 3rd VP John Jaegers Sec’y Treas/Scribe, Bob Daniels H-636-441-4917 C-636-675-4590 On June 7, we have Charlie Mann rocking the E-MAIL [email protected] Oasis. June 21, Pennsylvania Slim upstairs in the Main Ballroom. Tim Carlson will continue to be our President, since he decided to stay in St. Louis.

We provide a cash bar at each of our dances. Did you know as a Moolah Shriner, you are also a member of TCAA? As a member of TCAA you may You are welcome to bring your own snacks. No also be a guest at one of our monthly board meetings (normally the 4th Wednesday of the month in the outside drinks are allowed. Sheiks Club around 6:30pm), we just ask that you call the Secretary or President in advance so that we have head count for refreshments. Admission is $6 on DJ nights. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Basic dance lessons start at 7 pm. If you hear or see a child or a family with a child that may be able to use the services of our hospital, The DJ plays from 7 pm to 11pm. Admission is please let them know. Our Hospital needs patients. $10 on band nights. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Band plays from 7 to 11 pm. No dance lessons * * * What is TCAA * * * are provided on band nights. As members of Temple Charity Activities Association, we help provide and assist Our St. Louis Hospital with some of their needs and requests for the hospital and/or patients. Ask your Unit Representative or If you are looking for a place to have a party call Bob (636-675-4590) and we can come out to your meetings and give a brief talk. Who are the Unit with music, a dance floor and a cash bar, the Representatives? Each Shrine Unit can have up to 3 of their members to represent your Shrine Unit Friday night Swing Dance Club is the place to be. and can have a vote at our TCAA Monthly meetings. Reserve a spot for 20 or more guests and we will provide a cake and reserved tables for your cele- The 1st Annual Heirloom Appraisal Event – October 13, 2019 bration. Regular admission fees apply. Just give us advance notice in order for us to provide a cake. In conjunction with the Kodner Art Gallery, the Temple Charities and Activities Association is organizing the 1st Annual Heirloom Appraisal Event at the Moolah Shrine Ballroom on Sunday, October 13, 2019. Plan a date night and join us for a fun filled evening. There will be two appraisal sessions: the first from 11 am to 2 pm and the second from 2 pm to 5 pm. Invite your friends, too. There is plenty of room to The tickets for a session will be $15 each, and every $15 ticket will entitle the holder to an appraisal dance on our 2,600 square foot dance floor. of an heirloom by one of the Kodner Galleries affiliated experts in the areas of art, glassware, jewelry, sports memorabilia, and more. Tickets to attend without an appraisal will be $5 each.

As with the Sportsman’s Extravaganza, $5 from the sale of each ticket sold will go to the Shrine or your Unit. 19 We are expecting television coverage and a huge turnout for thanks goes to Dave Hope for his work on floor operations. this event, so the active participation of each Unit is request- ed. Although tickets will not go on sale until August, please Ever wonder where all those great pictures come from that you see of the YOMO guys/ladies designate a Chairman for the ticket sales now and inform one at parades or the circus? Well Susan Allinger Hanten is the person to thank for all the great of your Unit’s TCAA representatives. Also, there will be the pictures, well done Susan your hard work is much appreciated. opportunity to raise funds for your Unit by selling food items Captain Greg and his two Lieutenants, Kevin Heins along with Stan Zurosky, have the Mini to the more than 1,000 expected attendees. Again, please Patrol all ready for a great summer of events and parades. provide your ideas to your TCAA reps so we can coordinate all plans and prevent duplication. Please reminder May 4th is the spring ceremonial get your candidates ready. First Cere- monial Master Shaun Reuther has a full day of fun planned for us. The new Hospital is going well and here are the newer Hospi- tal statistics: Make your reservations for the Mother’s Day Brunch by calling the office, this is a great time.

March – Inpatient xx, Outpatient xxx, Outpatient Surgery xx, On May 18th it is Hospital Awareness day, YOMO will be at the Dierbergs on North Telehealth x Lindbergh. If you are interested in helping out, Noble Billie Inman is heading this up for us. Please contact him at [email protected]. April - Hospital statistics numbers not yet available. Our condolences go out to Stan Zurosky and his family on the death of his dad.

REMEMBER OUR HOSPITAL NEEDS KIDS, SO SPREAD If you are wondering where we’ll be, please check us out at https://www.moolahyomo. THE WORD.PLEASE ALERT THE OFFICERS WHEN YOU com/. Please remember the schedule is subject to change. Thanks for all your hard work KNOW OF SICKNESS OR DISTRESS. on this Brother Rob Hynes.

We meet the second Wednesday of the month in the YOMO room downstairs. Fellowship Unique Motors starts around 5:30, dinner around 6:00, with the business meeting at 7pm Director: Ken Wright 636-288-1130 President: Derrick Bruce 636-634-5357 As we go about enjoying Memorial Day, please take a moment to pause to remember our Treasurer: Mark Ballance 314-795-4058 troops past and present along with their families’. Please keep them in your thoughts and those Secretary: Wayne Mosher 314-432-5718 families’ that have lost loved ones in conflicts, so we can enjoy the freedom we have now.

The snow is gone and we turn our thoughts to shirt-sleeve fun. We are getting ready for a successful new year; our first major event on the horizon is in August. President: David Lewis 573-338-5537 That event is the well-attended Festival of the Little Hills Secretary: David Mauldin 573-338-0211 in St. Charles. This year it will occur August 16 - 18, 2019. Treasurer: Jim Trammell – 573-896-4389 Please put it on your calendar. We always look forward to having fellow Shrine members stop by our tent for some Mark your calendar: Our Annual Fish Fry on Saturday, June 15, 2019. Social Hour starts Gus’ Pretzels and visitation fellowship. We are in the early at 5:00 pm, Dinner Served: 6:00 pm and Price: $10.00 per person. Come join us at the planning stages and will be scheduling work days to prepare Shrine Club for some early Father’s Day fun and enjoy a great Fish Fry. We will have The our gear for the season and to welcome our new members. Missouri River Bottom Band play for the Fish Fry and it is always a great time. We had a great visit during our social hour before our Fried Chicken dinner at our regularly Please remember that we decided last Fall to cede our scheduled Capital Shrine Club Nobility meeting on April 9, 2019. Thanks to everyone who meeting room in the Shrine building and have meetings at came and supported us. A special thanks to our Ladies for their support in setting up the other venues throughout the year. Watch this space for meal and providing wonderful desserts. times and locations. On April 6, 2019, our Club volunteered to help the Region 5 Missouri Child Identification Program (MOCHIP) at the Jefferson City Skating Rink from 10:00 am to Noon. The Skating Rink provided a “Free Skate” for this period and 38 children were processed by MOCHIP. President: Stan Zurosky Please remember that Noble Tim Burkett is always willing to come to your Region 5 event 1 Vice President: Dan Coffey to provide MOCHIP Services. He is at the Cole County Health Department providing 2nd Vice President: DJ Hermen MOCHIP services on the 1st Wednesday of every month. MOCHIP works directly with Treasurer: Tim Carlson Amber Alert. Secretary: Bill Pires

Happy Memorial Day from your friends at YOMO. The CSSA in August at Sioux City, IA is an exciting event for our Club. Last year our Indie Cars took 2nd place and we are working towards first place this year. After a successful Circus, we are on to a very busy summer of events. The Capitol Shrine Club meets on the second Tuesday of every month except July and August and is located at 2432 Tanner Bridge Road, Jefferson City, MO. A huge thanks goes to all the YOMO guys and their Ladies who worked so hard at the circus. . A tip of the Fez to David Mauldin Dan Coffey who handled our ads, and Secretary DJ Hermen who handled our tickets. A huge 20 President: Christine Dieckhaus 314-960-6721 Vice President: Patti Aaron 314-954-2803 Secretary: Kathy Myers 314-329-6049 President: Dave Larkin 636-734-7718 Treasurer: Kathy Kelly 314-503-8026

Our monthly Dinner Meetings are on the last Thursday of the month and the extra bonus We are looking good for 103 years old. Thank you is that while the guys have their meeting, our Ladies have a great time playing bunko! For Christine Dieckhaus for the magical March celebra- those who have never played, no need to be afraid – it takes only 2 minutes to learn. So, if tion. Magician, Tim Shegitz, entertained us with his that is what has been keeping you from joining us, put your worries to rest. mystifying feats of magic and his humorous com- ments. Magic, great lunch and birthday cake made Mark your calendar for Thursday, May 30th and Thursday, June 27th and come to JJ’s in our day. O’Fallon for fun and fellowship. Our Ladies are always encouraged and invited to attend! Arrive for dinner between 6:00 and 6:30; we order off the menu and have separate checks. May 4th is the Spring Ceremonial. Our First Lady They have great food and reasonable prices. At 7:30 the guys have a brief meeting and and honorary Temple Club President, Diane Taylor, is the ladies play bunko. hosting the Spring Ceremonial luncheon in honor of You will find Daniel Boone to be a friendly group of Shriner’s and Ladies, and we promise Midge Krueger, First Lady of Moolah in 1999. We are to make you and your Lady feel welcome. Give us a try and I can guarantee you both will looking forward to lunch at the Blue Owl and shopping have a great time! in Kimmswick. After we return to the Temple, look forward to participating in a “scavenger hunt”. This If you would like more information about the Daniel Boone Shrine Club and our activities is our opportunity to visit some of the other units and give President Dave a call at 636-734-7718. We’ll put you on our mailing list and you’ll be meet the new members of Moolah and their ladies. able to keep up with our activities and join us when you are available. May 11th from 10-4pm is the LINCOLN DRIVEN TO GIVE. This has to be one of the easiest fund raisers at Moolah. Lincoln will have a few styles of Lincolns President: Billy Neal 573-864-4500 Secretary: Patrick Talbott 573-489-3539 at Moolah, waiting for you to test drive.

By Mitch Weinsting Each test drive is an automatic $20 donation from Lin- coln and Dave Sinclair Lincoln to Shriner’s Hospital. We still are having fun and fellowship and if you have not been to a meeting or meal then They DO NOT contact you afterwards and DO NOT you don’t know what you are missing. We continue to have a Fried Chicken dinner on the hit you with a sales pitch. It is so simple it almost 2nd Friday of each month. Be sure and check your newsletter for information. If you have doesn’t seem true. But it is. not received a newsletter than call our secretary, his number is above. May 12th, don’t miss your chance to be pampered at The May meeting will be moved up a week due to Memorial Day to 5/20/19. The June the Mother’s Day Brunch at Moolah. A wonderful meeting will be 6/24/19. Folks start showing up around 5:30pm. Come out and enjoy the way to start your day. Start a tradition in your family club and have a good meal and some cool drinks. of pampering mom; call the office for reservations. The Tiger Shrine Club is located at 2315 N Stadium Blvd, Columbia, MO 65202. Diane Taylor has some special plans for her May Temple Club luncheon. Don’t miss this one as it has been promised it will involve a yummy activity, cookies Nailah Court #107 and icing. Lady Marcia Jacobi, High Priestess 314-541-3393 Lady Mary Haupt, Recorder, PHP 636-359-8692 May Stated Meeting, with Bunco for the ladies, is on May 15th. Temple Club is May 22nd. Nailah Court is growing! At our April meeting, we voted on two new members and received in three new petitions. We will hopefully be having initiations in both May and June. Also in May, On June 22nd we can look forward to the Shriner’s Lady Marcia Jacobi, High Priestess, Lady Patricia Aaron, 2 year Trustee, PHP, Lady Sarah Day at the Ballpark, so get your tickets and wear red. Hanna, First Ceremonial Lady and Lady Kathleen Stringer will be heading to the Grand Council of the Ladies Oriental Shrine of North America which will be held in Richmond Virginia. Lady Marcia June Stated Meeting, with Bunco for the ladies, is on has been asked by the incoming Grand High Priestess to be the Soloist for the Grand Installation. June 19th. Temple Club is June26th That is quite an honor. Gail Melton In June, the Grand High Priestess will be coming to St. Louis for the “official visit” of Nailah Court #107. We have some fun activities planned for her visit.

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Joe and Marsha Shivley, Greg Dortch, TRSC VP Mikhail and Jackie Stith providing information on Shriners Health Care. 25 26 Meeting Schedules Stated Meetings January 16th May 15th September 18th Stated Meeting Reminders: Dress in business casual, Dues Cards are February 20th June 19th October 16th required, babysitting is provided, dinner is served at 5:30pm and March 20th July 17th November 20th meetings begin at 7:00pm, along with balloting on all new petitions for April 17th August 14th December 18th (election) memberships. Units & Committees Name Date & Time Location Contact Air Patrol 2nd Mon. Bill Stears 636-279-0888 American Muscle 1st Wed. 6:30pm Unit Room Dave Evans 314-724-8606 Arab Patrol 1st Mon. Drill Practice 4th Mon. Patrick Hensley, PP 314-330-7028 Band Every Wed. Jack Scherrer 314-644-5362 BBQ Smokin’ Nobles 1st Wed. 7:30pm Unit Room Dennis Burkholder 314-570-1904 Chanters 1st Mon. Business Meeting 7:30pm Unit Room Bill Bradford 314-974-3084 Rehearsal every Mon. 7:30pm Clowns 3rd Mon. John Frederick 314-541-4985 DeMolay 3rd Wed. 6:30pm Jeff Kitsmiller, Jr. 314-991-1511 Directors Staff 1st Mon. Fred Zurfluh, IV 314-910-3950 Drum Corps 2nd Mon. David Glenn 314-560-4431 Rehearsals 1st, 3rd, 4th Mon. Gateway 500 2nd Tues. Dave Hope 314-406-0744 Guides Last Friday Wayne Price 314-540-5859 Hospital Reception Comm. 2nd Wednesday 7:00pm Unit Room Jim Gesell 636-352-5146 Legion of Honor 4th Tues. Gale Going 314-703-0548 Motor Patrol 2nd Mon. Steve Lovell 314-898-2372 Mounted Lancers 2nd Wed. Ranch Allen Coggins 314-602-7454 Provost Guard 2nd Mon. 7:00pm John Ledbetter 314-229-5824 Seniors 1st Mon. 3rd Mon. Business Guides Room Ken Zesch 314-610-7452 Sound Unit 2nd Mon. Mike Reese 314-229-3682 Sportsmen Unit 3rd Mon. 6:30pm Sheik’s Club Brett Grimm 314-606-4622 Swing Dance Unit 1st Mon. 6:30pm Bud Waters 314-712-6622 TCAA 4th Wed. 6:00pm Oasis Tim Carlson 314-774-0679 Unique Motors 2nd & 4th Mon. Ken Wright 636-288-1130 YOMO 2nd Wed. Lenny Martin, PP 314-795-6561 Clubs Name Date & Time Location Contact Cape SC 4th Wed. 6:00pm Shriner’s Hall Albert Blumenberg 573-576-7414 5701 Old Cape Road East Jackson, MO 63755 Capital SC 2nd Tues. 6:30pm Capital SC David Lewis 573-338-5537 Daniel Boone SC Last Thurs. 6:30pm JJ’s Restaurant David Larkin 314-734-7718 Ecmo SC 1st Fri. 7:30pm ECMO SC Todd Inserra 573-631-2278 Four Rivers SC 2nd Mon. 7:30pm Gray Summit Tim Hopwood 573-226-3239 Joachim SC 2nd Mon. 7:00pm Shekinah Lodge #256 William Kohout 636-399-4814 Little Dixie SC 4th Wed. L.D. Shrine Park Larry Mitchell 573-721-1288 Mid-Mo SC 2nd Wed. Call for Location Paul Kempke 573-470-3329 Nemo SC 3rd Thurs. 6:00pm Call for Location Jim Day, Jr. 636-297-4953 Ozark SC. 2nd Mon. 411 Springfield Rd. Roger Jarvis 573-368-1356 Owensville, MO Semo SC 1st Fri. 6:30pm Semo SC Paul Rose 573-703-4182 Three Rivers SC 3rd Fri. 6:30pm Three Rivers SC Daniel St. Lawrence 573-772-2085 Tiger SC Last Mon. Tiger SC Billy Neal 573-864-4500 Tri County SC Last Tues. 6:00pm Masonic Lodge - Sikeston Chester Marrow 573-620-5479 Appendant Bodies Name Date & Time Location Contact Daughters of the Nile 1st Wed. Noble Lodge #684 Marie Preble 314-578-1671 Ladies Oriental Shrine 3rd Mon. Noble Lodge #684 Marcia Jacobi 314-541-3393 of North America Temple Club 4th Wed. Oasis Christine Dieckhaus 314-960-6721 27 Book your next event with Moolah® Moolah Unit/Club/Committee Events: Ballroom: $650 Oasis: $450 $500 security deposit (refunded if no damages are found) Member Benefits for Moolah Shriners & Immediate Family: Ballroom: $875 Oasis: $550 $500 security deposit (refunded if no damages are found) Non-Shriner & General Public Events: Ballroom: $1,750 Oasis: $1,100 $500 security deposit (refunded if no damages are found) Booking: Moolah Office 314.878.6301 Exclusive Caterers: Genesis Catering 314.894.7073, Russo Catering 314.427.4955, Valenti’s Catering 314-691-7958

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May June 3rd Swing Dance presents Backstreet Cruisers 5th-13th Potentate’s Trip to Hawaii 4th Spring Ceremonial 7th Swing Dance presents Charlie Mann 10th Ambassadors Meeting (Ambassadors Only) 14th Ambassadors Meeting (Ambassadors Only) 11th Lincoln Driven to Give 19th Stated Meeting - Ladies Welcome 12th Mother’s Day Brunch 21st Swing Dance presents Pennsylvania Slim Blues Band 15th Stated Meeting - Ladies Welcome in the Ballroom 17th Swing Dance presents Roy, Dave, & Denny 22nd Cardinal Game 18th Hospital Awareness Day 26th Temple Club 22nd Temple Club 28th-July 4th Imperial Convention 27th Memorial Day - Office Closed 31st Swing Dance presents Crossfire

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