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$21,042 PAGE 2 JUNE 2013 DESERT DUST cated Shriner. I have talked take over and participate”. May 31st and June 1st. The about how I, at an early age, Or any number of excuses. Shriners Celebrity Golf Clas- “got it”. What do I mean by But, we have thousands of sic takes place at Lake Nor- “get it”? It’s simple. I saw, children who depend on all man on June 8th and 9th. as a child, the results of all of of us to make a difference in And one of the most fun fi lled the countless hours and tire- their lives. If you have lost events of the year will take less work Shriners and our “it”, please work the Paper place at Family Fun Day on Ladies spend promoting our Crusade next year, or help June 15th at Red Fez Shrine Nobles and Ladies again congratulate them for of being rewarded by hear- great philanthropy. Rhonda your Club or Unit with one Club on the beautiful Lake reaching this milestone in ing fi rst-hand testimonials of and I have done our best to of the many events that they Wylie with swimming, games, One of the most exciting as- their Shrine travels. how the Shriners Hospitals show Holland and Warner participate in monthly. Hear- and excellent barbecue for pects of my year as Potentate for Children have impacted what it means to be associ- ing the testimonials will cer- all who attend. There will be has been my travels to the dif- I was given the exciting news the lives or the life of a fam- ated with the Shriners, and tainly put “it” back in your something for kids of all ages. ferent Shrine Clubs and Units that Noble Captain Scott ily member or friend. One I sincerely believe they also life. Or attend a Ceremonial And next month, I know I will to meet with old friends and Starnes and the Directors Sam’s Club location heard 35 “get it”. Holland’s Hope and watch the fun exhibited be able to report on our great make new ones. Staff were awarded the First testimonials over the two day has been a very successful by our Award Winning Direc- trip to Punta Cana. Place trophy for Best Stunt period. As for me, spending challenge for Holland, and I tors Staff. See them “Create a During May, one of my most at the Shrine Directors Asso- two days on the road traveling can already see that Warner Shriner”. It is bound to move In closing, I want to say how memorable visits was to ciation meeting in Knoxville, the Oasis jurisdiction, visiting is chomping at the bits to you. Or better still, take a heart-warming it has been Winston-Salem Shrine Club Tennessee. I look forward to the Nobles and Ladies work- carry the torch that someday trip to the Greenville Hospital seeing the members of Oasis where I had the distinct plea- seeing their new “Hot Sand ing the crusade was one of my I will lay down. I would not and see fi rst-hand what your Shrine striving to “Put Kids sure of presenting 50 year Stunt” at our ceremonial in most pleasurable experienc- be surprised to see Warner’s efforts, and your fellow Shri- First”. Oasis has, without pins and certifi cates to Noble Blowing Rock on June 1st. es so far as your Potentate. If picture displayed some day ners efforts has done to “Put a doubt, some of the most Charlie Prichard and Noble you were not able to work the as a Past Potentate. We have Kids First”. The Shriner with- dedicated and hardwork- Jim King. Noble Charlie has The largest single event for Paper Crusade this year, you been very careful to not lose in our heart is always there. ing Shriners in all of Shrine- been an active Shriner for Oasis, and Shrine Interna- missed out on a very unique sight of why we are Shriners, Sometimes we just need a re- dom. Keep doing the good his full 50 years, and is Past tional, is the Paper Crusade. experience. I sincerely hope and lose “it”. In our busy minder to get the fi re started work, showing the devotion, President of Winston-Salem It is wonderful seeing so you will be able to participate lives, we can easily say we again. and helping our kids. That Shrine Club. Noble Jim has many Shriners doing their next year. have other things to do and is what makes Oasis the best also contributed throughout best work for the Children. cannot participate. Or, we June will be another busy Shrine Center in the world. his Shrine Career, and has I visited multiple Clubs and Which brings to mind one of can adopt an attitude that, “I month for Oasis and for Shri- been a Clown for more than Units over a two day period. my most memorable experi- have been doing this so long, ners. Of course we will hold Yours in the Faith. 30 years. I would like to At each location, Shriners told ences as the son of a dedi- it is time for someone else to the Spring Ceremonial on Fred

hospital versus fraternal fund- controversy that revelation contributing at the Ringmas- raising. The account used for caused. I am not sure they ter level this year!! hospital fundraising should have fully recovered the do- be associated with tax EIN for nor trust that was lost. Also hot off the press, Impe- Oasis or that club/unit. rial just approved our request Just a couple other items and to purchase three (3), yes I There are a couple of key I’ll wrap up. The 2013 Oasis said three new vans to trans- Hello Nobles, Ladies, and hospitals, but this is another hospital fundraising project drivers for this rule; fi rst 1 Shrine Circus telemarketing port our most precious com- Friends of the Shrine. My topic for another day. Today and would like to celebrate by being the IRS severely frowns campaign has kicked off, and modity, our Shrine hospital topic this month will be co- we are discussing money. As having a dinner for the club/ upon any co-mingling of I would urge everyone to ac- children. These will replace mingling of hospital monies I had began above, money unit members. None of the funds, meaning that they tively participate in the Mom older, higher mileage vans and club/unit monies, or raised for hospital needs are funds raised from the hospi- could revoke our 501c3 sta- & Pops Program. Oasis raises and provide a higher level of more specifi cally why this one category, money raised to tal project can be used to pay tus, whereby we would be re- most of our monies used for safety to both our children should never be done. support the operations of our for the dinner. These monies quired to pay property taxes ongoing operations from and our Tripsters. clubs/units and Oasis Head- would need to come from the on our holdings, donor dol- dues, building rentals, and As everyone knows, we con- quarters is the other category. club/unit having a “fraternal” lars would cease, little things circus revenues which are Well, I’ve rambled long tinually have fundraisers for Just remember the phase (non-hospital) type fundrais- like that. But the second and mainly telemarketing monies. enough. Things are going both hospital projects and “never the twain shall er, from member donations, most important reason why The Mom & Pops Programs well here at Oasis, and we club/unit/temple projects. meet”, meaning “two things or from club/unit savings. It’s we would never want to co- is your opportunity to con- would love to have your stop The monies from the hos- which are so different as to a good idea to have at least mingle these funds, is that we tribute to this all-important by and visit your temple. Take pital projects help offset the have no opportunity to unite”. one club/unit fraternal fund- would never want to betray fundraiser. You may be inad- care until next month, and re- tremendous cost of owning raiser per year so that mem- the trust of our donors by us- vertently solicited through the member, the work you do for and operating 22 hospitals O.K. you may be asking, bers’ dues do not have to be ing any hospital monies for telemarketing campaign if you our fraternity and philanthro- in these times of higher and where is he going with this increased to handle ongoing fraternal purposes. Remem- are a local business owner, so py is sincerely appreciated higher medical costs. Pos- since I’m getting bored. Let club/unit operating expenses. ber a few years back when the if this were to happen, just let and essential to our hospital sibly even more important is me use an example for the Likewise and very important, Red Cross used monies raised them know that you are con- children. the volunteer work our Shri- sake of simplicity-say a club/ clubs/units should have sepa- from a disaster to offset their tributing through the Mom & Gary ner family provides for these unit has a very successful rate bank accounts for their operating costs and what a Pops Program. Join me by DESERT DUST JUNE 2013 PAGE 3

On the Road with

In the May issue of the Desert Dust, Illustrious TOn Saturdayh thee ladies shoppedO ina downtownsis Camping Club Sir Fred Laxton recommended that club and Seneca and the guys roamed flea markets. units visit a Shriners hospital. So the fastest Raeford Myers struck up a conversation at a growing club in Oasis made a trip to Green- yard sale and was given a 1915 Masonic ritual ville Shriners Hospital. Thanks to Illustrious Sir code book from St John’s #9 in Seattle, Wash- Rolla Rogers, who is our own Hospital Board ington. That evening Ron & Judy Valentine Member (and Lady Mary), we were treated cooked and served a great spaghetti dinner, to a full tour of the facility, and after lunch which we ate in the camp store (cold front & were shown a multimedia presentation which rain moved in). showed ‘before and after’ videos of patients, plus some of the unique challenges the staff Brotherly love and friendship, loads of laughs, faces daily. It is an experience every Shriner a great group of friends together and, most im- and Lady should have...more than once. portant, a renewal of the reason we are Shri- ners. Life is good. I should digress however. Club President Mike Smalley made arrangements for our Arriving home Sunday after a day of driving group to camp a few nights in West Union, rain we backed the RV into the barn once more. SC at Crooked Creek RV Park. It is situated on beautiful Lake Keowee, but cannot be found By the time you read this our club will have by any GPS unit. Despite being lost from the camped at Grandfather Mountain during the time we left the exit on I-85 to the arrival at the Spring Ceremonial in Blowing Rock. campground, the view of a rainbow over the lake when we arrived made it all worthwhile. The next trip will be to celebrate the club’s ten year anniversary in Maggie Valley August 16-17. We’ll be In all, 27 campers made the trip. Noble Alan camping at Pride RV and Judy & I plan to cook steaks Scott’s widow, for all the campers on Saturday night. Come join Gail, joined us, us. Dues are $20 for the year, so call President Mike pulling her cam­ (704)482-5775 and send your check. per in on Thurs- day. It was great Our final planned trip this year is to Marion, NC at the to see her, and Tom Johnson Resort. This will be October 25-27 and is she promised it our traditional time to elect officers. wouldn’t be her last trip with the Oasis Camping Club, the only club with a money back

club. guarantee! Keep it between the ditches - out. The Build a Bear room, where the bears are fitted with casts and other procedures to show our patients what they will experience. PAGE 4 JUNE 2013 DESERT DUST

Illustrious Sir William M. Harward The Divan for Oasis Shriners composes the Board of Directors for one of the largest Shrine Centers in the world. It is necessary that all members of the Oasis family know these dedicated men, who make the decisions which have caused our great Oasis Shrine to be one that is envied throughout Shrinedom.

Perhaps the most familiar face on our Divan belongs to Illustrious vast number of hours required to carry out his business and his extra- Sir William M. Harward, Past Potentate and Treasurer for Oasis curricular accounting positions, Sir Bill earned Junior Master in Ameri- Shrine since 1999. can Contract Bridge. He raced in NASTAR snow skiing, and holds 30 Gold Metals. He has participated in 25 Marathons, including NYC, US Illustrious Sir Bill has a long and storied past. He is a native of Marine Corps, Charlotte, and US Masters, winning 3rd place in his age served as fi nance and budget instructor for Imperial Shrine and served North Carolina. Sir Bill graduated from the University of North group. on the fi nance and audit committee for Imperial Shrine from 1996 until Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1963 with a BS degree in Accounting, hav- 1999. He also serves as Chairman of the fi nance and audit committee ing received the Outstanding Accountant Graduate scholarship from Sir Bill was raised a Master Mason in 1966, and shortly afterward be- for the South Atlantic Shrine Association, and is Past President of SASPA. Ernst & Ernst. He served our country, and received an honorable came a Scottish Rite member, of which he is a 33rd degree. discharge from the United States Air Force. He began his career Illustrious Sir Bill currently resides with his lovely Lady Evelyn in Rich- as an accountant with Arthur Young & Company as Manager from He became a member of Oasis Shrine in 1973, and is a Veteran of the fi eld, North Carolina. He and Evelyn are the proud parents of four 1963 until 1974 before founding his own Accounting fi rm, Har- Marching Patrol. He has served in a number of positions with Oasis, and children, grandparents to 10 grandchildren, and great granparents to ward, Colwell & Company, at which he was managing partner from with the Shrine. He was Assistant/Units Director 1986-1988. He was 6 great-grandchildren. 1974 until 1988. He moved to BDO Siedman as a partner from elected Potentate of Oasis Shrine in 1998. After his very successful year 1988 until 1990, after which time be became a fi nancial advisor as Potentate, he was elected Treasurer of Oasis in 1999, and continues Few Shriners are as devoted as Sir Bill, nor as knowledgeable about the and tax consultant, and remains in this position today. to serve in that capacity. operation and fi nancial condition of Oasis Shrine, and other associated organizations. We are fortunate indeed to have someone of his caliber Due to his expertise in accounting, Sir Bill has been tapped as Trea- Due to his exemplary service with Oasis, and with Imperial Shrine, he to keep watch over the funds entrusted to our Fraternity, and to Shrine surer of quite a number of organizations, including Oasis Shrine, was honored by being named Class Honoree for Oasis in 2007. He is Childrens Hospitals. Give Illustrious Sir Bill Harward a pat on the back his Church, Scottish Rite, Cabiri, Jesters and others. Despite the Past President, Shrine Treasurers Association of North America. He has the next time you see him. He is truly a blessing for Oasis Shrine Center. Oasis Oldies If you have a classic car or are interested in the old classics come join us for some fun and fellowship

We meet the 1st Sunday of the Month - Nobles & Ladies Logan’s Roadhouse in Statesville at 3 pm Contact one of the following for more info: Captain: Ron Bailey - 336-769-9780 • Lieutenant: Charles Hale - 336-696-2652 Secretary/Treasurer: Pat Stanley - 336-240-5728

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE THUNDERING SCOOTER PATROL: CAPTAIN DAVID RICKETTS 336-613-5173 P.C. TERRY COX 336-509-6545 DESERT DUST JUNE 2013 PAGE 5 Catawba County Shrine Club Holds A Masonic Unity Night

Article submitted and written by Noble Bill Carter, Secretary of Catawba County Shrine Club

he Catawba County Shrine Club held a “Ma- Tsonic Unity Night” April 24, 2013 at their Club House on Hwy 10 in Newton. Club Official publication of, for and by President Mark Abernethy lead the way with a great deal of Oasis Shriners hard work, ground pounding, posting flyers to all the Blue Lodges in Catawba County in Illustrious Sir Fred Laxton, Potentate organizing this special and most successful event. Over a 604 Doug Mayes Place 100 people of which 40 were invited guests attended this Pictured from left to right: Ken Bowan, Outer Guard, Mark Abernethy, President CCSC, Charlotte, NC 28262-8410 unique gathering. A wonderful Ken Jarrett, 2nd Cerimonial Master, Fred Laxton, Potentate of Oasis Shriners. Phone: 704-549-9600 and hearty “meatloaf dinner” Photograph by Noble C. Lee Abernathy with all the trimmings and fine deserts was prepared and sev- to see as a reminder of all the on to say that it would have cost worldwide that provide hope ELECTED DIVAN & BOARD OF DIRECTORS ered by Noble David Bowman, blessings and good things you him and his insurance com- for so many. He said we all a past President of the club. do and have bestowed on so pany untold millions of dollars are Masons and Shriners and Chief Rabban David Sumpter Officers attending were Po- many fortunate children. “ had Jacob been treated in any we supported 22 hospitals Assistant Rabban Todd Ham tentate Fred Laxton, Ken Jar- other hospital Burn Center. throughout America. He said High Priest and Prophet Johnny King rett, 2nd Ceremonial Master, President Abernethy next Steve cited how the Shriners “We are the clowns you see Ken Bowan, Outer Guard and brought the Keller family of Hospital staff did such a terrific in the parades, we drive the Oriental Guide Mike Neaves Membership Chairman for Oa- Burke County to the podium job in restoring Jacob’s burned funny little cars, we are the Treasurer William M. Harward, PP sis Shriners and The District 3 to tell their story to the large skin. That evening Jacob, a bands, the marching units and Recorder Gary Taylor, PP Representative Bill Carter. gathering. Father Steve, Moth- fine looking boy at 15 years so much more, and……….. er Lara and son Jacob Keller old, stood before the meeting we wear the fez you see on all Appointed Divan President Abernathy gaveled stood before all there. Steve with his family and showed Shriners.” Ken told us that the event to order after the began by telling us that Ja- us all barely visible scares of since 1922 The Shriners have 1st Ceremonial Master Johnny Burgess dinner and after a short busi- cob as a very young boy had that tragedy years before. He treated over a million patients. 2nd Ceremonial Master Ken Jarrett ness meeting, introduced Lady been burned over 30% of his is now an “honors student” in We now have over 25,000 new Director Tommy Helms Vivian, wife of CCSC Noble little body by an accidental hot High School and earns straight patients every year and each Jerry Johnson as our very own cooking grease spill. The little A grades. Jacob is an athlete time a patient goes to a Shri- Marshall Tim Daniels special former Shrine Hospital child was rushed to the Hospi- and has a bright future ahead ners hospital, they are assured Captain of the Guard Rodney Morgan patient. Lady Vivian, speaking tal in Lenoir where there was of him now thanks to Shri- of seeing a Doctor. Best of all! Outer Guard Ken Bowen from the podium told the audi- little they could do for him. ners Hospitals. Steve Keller There is never a bill! There are ence about her experience as He was ambulanced to Wake spoke again and said “Thank never any costs. The Shriners a Shrine Hospital patient and Forest- Baptist Hospital in Win- you, thank you so much! You raise the money to support all Editor: Noble Terry J. Cox being a “Shrine Child” for all ston-Salem and there treated all have been such a blessing of our hospitals and the care those years. She told of hav- for almost a week. Noble Alan to our family. The Shriners they provide. In closing, Ken [email protected] ing 19 operations before the Letterman, a family uncle after have changed our lives in so said “We provide hope.” age of 12. She recited the early learning of the accident told many ways and so much more. http://www.OasisShriners.org years of her life in the Shriner’s the Kellers the child needed to Again we thank you. “ A hearty Potentate Fred Laxton spoke Hospital where she actually be immediately sent to a Shri- round of applause with a to the group next. He thanked lived at the hospital and went ner’s Hospital. Arrangements standing ovation was received President Mark Abernethy for are a very important “key” to in Catawba County. home on special occasions. were made right away and by the Keller Family. a job well done in organiz- the success of all Shriners and Lady Vivian told of all the Shri- Jacob was flown to Shriners ing this most important event Shrine Organizations. If a Shrine Club or Unit in Oa- ner Daddies and Mothers she Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio Ken Bowan of the Divan and for Oasis Shriners. He then sis or elsewhere would like had and how meaningful these where he was treated for his Membership Chairman for Oa- thanked everyone there for As a result of this event that to know more about how this people were in her very early burns. There were countless sis spoke next. He said how attending. He spoke about evening, there were 10 appli- special event was coordinated years. In concluding, Lady operations and trips. Jacob’s he normally could speak for a the Shriners and noted espe- cations asked for and given and presented; you may call Vivian said “I am so grateful to Father, Steve said that while he long period, but so much had cially to all the guests there to potential new Shriners. President Mark Abernethy of have been a Shrine Child and had the best of insurance; the been said about The Shriners that the Shriners are all about Additionally there were 6 the Catawba County Shrine for all that Shriners Hospital short stay of only a few days at that he had a hard act to fol- families and dedication to our guests who requested and Club at 828-381-5477 or email did for me, so Nobles! Wear Baptist Hospital; created a bill low. Ken spoke on how we are philanthropy. Additionally he received petitions to join one Noble Mark at absworld66@ your Fez proudly for the world of over $250,000. Steve went part of the 300,000 Shriners proudly noted that the women of the Masonic Blue Lodges yahoo.com. PAGE 6 JUNE 2013 DESERT DUST – 2 0 1 3 – PAPER CRUSADE DESERT DUST JUNE 2013 PAGE 7 PAGE 8 JUNE 2013 DESERT DUST A message from the Imperial Potentate Dear Fellow Nobles, ties and the others for selling onions, working at the circus and attending Shriners and the divan helped with the Greetings from the leadership of Shriners International and Shriners Hospi- the Potentate’s Ball! arrangements. tals for Children. We thank you for all your efforts to promote your temples, Shrine clubs, units, and Shriners Hospitals for Children®. Please remember to keep MEMBERSHIP the Number ONE priority in your The Shrine Ladies sent so many books temples, clubs and units by promoting more family fun and more family to San Juan Puerto Rico that there will The 139th Imperial Session is right around the corner - June 30th through activities to attract younger members and KEEP them! be plenty to distribute at future Shri- July 4th. We hope the voting representatives will be prepared to make deci- ners Hospitals’ outreach clinics. A big sions on the various legislation changes being introduced for the Iowa and Anezeh Shrine Temple is on its way to becoming GOLD this year in mem- hand goes to Supreme Queen Suzie Colorado Corporations. bership under the leadership of Illustrious Sir Agustin Martinez! Schumacher for asking the Daughters of the Nile ladies to participate. An estimated 7,000 to 8,000 books were Appropriately, the session will begin with a church service on Sunday at 1 Imperial Sir Gary Bergenske is Chairman of the Strategic Planning Com- donated. A big THANK YOU to Tato and Elba Carrero for receiving and storing p.m. followed by the public opening ceremony at 3 p.m. mittee for our fraternity. At the Imperial Session he will be presenting a the 173 boxes of books. planning program for ALL Shrine Temples to use when setting up a three There will be a night parade on Monday, July 1st stepping off at 7 p.m. The to five year Strategic Plan. His TEAM has worked very hard with temples The Imperial Divan and Trustee Ladies distributed books to more than 450 Shrine Clowns and Shrine Clown Ladies will lead the parade in hopes of set- showing both positive gains as well as those with large loss percentages. children. There were many happy smiles on the children’s and parents’ faces. ting a world record of 851 Thank you, ladies, for your gener- clowns in a parade! In During our visitation to Tangier Shriners in Omaha, Neb., they celebrated ous hearts. You did indeed plant order to comply with cur- the many years of service of PP and Recorder Donald W. Madsen (40 years seeds for a lifetime of reading. rent ByLaws the clowns and since serving as Potentate) and PP Jerome Given (50 years since serving clown ladies will be ahead as Potentate). What amazing dedication to our great fraternity! What a We are very appreciative of the ef- of the Color Guard, and this wonderful gathering of family guests, nobility and their ladies – there were forts by the Phildelphia Shriners will be the called a Civic 16 Past Potentates in attendance. Hospital medical staff and the vol- parade! unteers from the San Juan medical A video featuring each of the honorees was shown followed by remarks community. It was a good day for First Lady Jan has planned from the Master of Ceremonies Tom Brummett, Illustrious Sir Charles the children of Puerto Rico. an extraordinary luncheon Lovell, and your Imperial Potentate. for the ladies featuring a The Western Shrine Association Broadway entertainer. The The Temple Divan, Past Potentates and invited guests were entertained at meeting was held in Albuquerque, representatives evening will the home of Noble Don Perry and his Lady Sharon. It was a fun evening! under the leadership of President be filled with lots of FUN and Potentate Richard Almeter of and a variety of music. You Next we traveled to Boumi Temple in Baltimore, Md., where we were Ballut Abyad Shriners and Western just might be a part of the entertainment. Tickets for the luncheon and the hosted by Illustrious Sir Jay L. Block and Lady Gina, with Chief Aide Donnie Shrine Association officers. Other representative’s entertainment are available on www.imperial2013.com Seine and Lady Dianne providing transportation. Past Imperial Potentate Imperial officers in attendance Raoul Frevel and Lady Rosie also looked after our needs. were PIP Douglas Maxwell, Impe- We thank the various ladies groups – the Daughters of the Nile, Ladies Orien- rial Sir Bill Bailey, and Imperial tal Shrine and the Shrine Guilds of America – for the millions of dollars they While in Baltimore, we visited the U.S. Naval Academy, Fort McHenry, and Sir Wayne Lachut, along with our raise for us. They also volunteer thousands of hours for Shriners Hospitals The Baltimore Basilica (America’s first cathedral). We also enjoyed a Ladies Jan Madsen, Janet Lachut and Deb Bailey. for Children. wonderful evening at the Boumi Temple with the Divan, Past Potentates and Trustees. It was very refreshing to see our Shrine Ladies participating in the band, In an effort to promote more family fun and family activities legislation is be- clowning and the pipe band! The clown competition included balloon de- ing proposed from SBANA for a Shrine bylaws revision to allow ladies to par- Next, we attended the Daughters of the Nile Latona Court #154 installa- signs, make-up and paradability along with the Powder Puff Competition. ticipate with performing units/clubs (Bands) with the approval of the Temple tion of officers in Charlotte, N.C. with incoming Queen Susan Hamrick and Potentate. The sponsors of this proposed bylaws change are Illustrious Sir her new TEAM of officers for 2013-2014. The incoming Supreme Queen The ice breaker on Wednesday evening, Western Cowboy Fiesta dinner and Steve Jones (Moslah Shriners) and myself. We hope you will support this Margaret Risk will visit them on October 30th in observance of Daughters nightshirt parade on Thursday evening, golf outing, poker run and counter- change that will strengthen the membership in units. of the Nile’s 100th Anniversary. parts dinner on Friday, and the parade and presidents dinner on Saturday provided lots of activity. Next year the WSA will hold their meeting in Mexico It is very interesting to note that the percentage of Master Masons who are And then we traveled to Panama City, Panama, for a visitation with Abou City, and it will be hosted by Anezeh Shriners. also Shriners ranges from a LOW of 10.50 percent in Arkansas to a HIGH of Saad Shriners. Illustrious Sir Danilo Quesada, Lady Nancy and his Divan 75.32 percent in North Dakota! The average throughout SHRINEDOM is 24 TEAM met us at the airport and fast- tracked us through customs. Lady Jan and I are looking forward to see you in Indianapolis, for the 139th percent. It is no wonder the Shrine temples in North Dakota continue to post Imperial Session from June 30th through July 4th. positive gains year after year. In addition to touring the recently renovated Shrine Center, we enjoyed a private tour of the Panama Canal, a visit with the First Lady of Panama, Next Imperial Potentate’s message will include the following: The last official action of the immediate past Grand Master of Arkansas, Marta Martinelli, and a tour of the Children’s Hospital Rehabilitation Cen- 1. Public Relations Seminar in Tampa, FL Robert Jackson, was to expel Past Imperial Potentate Gary Dunwoody for ter. The tour was conducted by Clinic Director Dr. Marcos R. Salazar. 2. Florida Shrine Association Meeting in Tampa, FL participating in Shrine activities! In fact, of the 24 nobles on the Arkansas 3. Sudan Temple Ceremonial visit in Ne w Bern, NC Grand Lodge expelled list, 13 were expelled for participating in Shrine activi- The Spring Joint Boards meeting in San Juan, Puerto Rico was coordinated 4. 100th Anniversary celebration and ceremony at Al Bahr Temple in with the outreach clinic conducted by our Philadelphia hospital at the Vet- San Diego, CA erans Administration Medical Center. While in Puerto Rico, we also visited 5. South Central Shrine Association Meeting in Baton Rouge, LA the Puerto Rico Grand Lodge. Illustrious Sir Rafael Acosta of Al Rai’e Saleh 6. Indy “500” visit sponsored by Murat Shrine Temple 7. Visitation to Hadi Temple in Evanston, IL 8. Russian Shrine trip…… 9. Daughters of the Nile Supreme Installation in Dallas, TX Yours in the Faith,

Alan “Al” W. Madsen, Imperial Potentate DESERT DUST JUNE 2013 PAGE 9

STATESVILLE , N.C. (May 6, 2013) – Front Row Motorsports earned its fi rst NASCAR victory Sunday night at Talladega (Ala.) Su- perspeedway when David Gilliland pushed teammate David Ragan to the checkers in a dramatic last-lap surge to cap off a wild and rain-interrupted race. Ragan earned Bob Jenkins’ young team its fi rst Sprint Cup Series win and Gilliland fi nished second for the best – and most dramatic – fi nish in team history.

The ending came in the form of a green-white-checkered fi nish, in which Ragan and Gilliland restarted in 10th and 11th respectively. In two laps, the pair freight-trained through the traffi c in their Roush Yates-powered Ford Fusions to emerge at the front of the pack – seemingly out of nowhere and to the surprise and delight of the rain- soaked crowd.

The win is the second Sprint Cup victory for Ragan, and the runner- up fi nish ties Gilliland’s best career result. The milestone event put partners Farm Rich (No. 34) and Love’s Travel Stops (No. 38) in the spotlight in their fi rst season working with Front Row Motorsports.

“This is a true David vs. Goliath moment here,” Ragan said. “This is special to get Front Row Motorsports their fi rst win. It feels like I’ve never been in Victory Lane before, I’m so excited. We’re a small team. We build our own chassis, our own bodies, and it’s such a special mo- ment for our team and all of our partners. This is big.”

For Jenkins, whose passion for racing led him to purchase a small mile race was red-fl agged at Lap 126 because of rain, and many Row Motorsports and our little team, and what we do it with, we’re NASCAR team in 2004, the Victory Lane champagne was long, and thought the race would be declared over. Ragan sat in 18th, Gil- really proud of that.” patiently, awaited. liland in 24th and teammate Josh Wise in 26th when racing was halted, and the drivers thought their workday was done. Gilliland owned the team’s previous best fi nish, a third-place show- “I’ve got guys at the shop that have the heart to win races,” Jenkins ing in the 2011 Daytona 500. said. “We just haven’t always had the resources. So the challenge But NASCAR saw clearing skies and the chance to fi nish the race for me is, as we build cars, to make them better every week and to under green. After a three-hour and 36-minute red-fl ag period, the Wise earned a commendable fi nish Sunday in his fi rst full Sprint Cup put ourselves in a position to win a race and that’s really what hap- track was dry and NASCAR called for drivers to return to their cars. race at Talladega, bringing home a top-20 fi nish after crossing the pened (Sunday). The race saw one more lengthy delay after a multi-car accident on line 19th. Lap 184, which led to the green-white-checkered fi nish. As dusk The team will be back at work Monday to prepare for the series’ next “It’s just so satisfying to see that over the last nine years, we’ve got- fell over the track and a light rain began falling once again, the event at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway on Saturday night. ten a little bit better every single year, and I felt the progress and fi eld went green for two more laps of hard racing. I knew it was just a matter of time before we’d win one of these things.” “My crew chief, Frank Kerr, said, ‘You’ve got to have the restart of your life,’ and we had a good one,” remarked Gilliland. “It’s a huge The 1-2 fi nish almost didn’t get the chance to happen. The 500- day obviously for any team to get fi rst and second, but for Front Calling All Clowns! There will be plenty of fun, fellowship and brotherly love at the upcoming 139th Imperial Session in Indianapolis. Our amazing Shrine clowns will lead the parade on July 1st. We are hoping to set a world record for the most clowns in a parade. To do that, we need to break the current record of 850! Shrine lady clowns are also welcome to participate and help set a new world record! So temple leadership, please help get your clown units to the parade in Indianapolis... let’s give the public a great time and showcase all our hilarious, fun-loving clowns!

Reprinted from The Public Relations Voice, April 2013 PAGE 10 JUNE 2013 DESERT DUST

ATTENTION ALL MECKLENBURG AND GASTON COUNTY SHRINERS The Dune Cats say... s the premier Shrine Headquarters in all of the Shrine, we are fortunate to Eat Wings for the Kids at Buffalo Wild Wings have our very own Imperial Sir Al Madsen serve as Imperial Potentate A for the 2012/2013 Session. We enjoyed a wonderful Installation for Sir Al in Charlotte last July.

Show a current Oasis Shrine Dues The lead up to the Installation of the Imperial Potentate for 2013/2014 will be a wonderful opportunity for Oasis members to show Sir Al our appreciation, and dis- card and BWW will donate 10% play our pride in having the privilege of enjoying one of our own to serve in this prestigious capacity.

of your FOOD bill to the Shriners The Imperial Parade, which will be held on July 1st in Indianapolis, Indiana, will be Sir Al’s parade. He has specifically requested that Oasis Units make a concerted Hospitals for Children! effort to attend this session to show off our spectacular award winning units to the rest of the Shrine world. He has specifically asked that Clowns from Oasis and from *Alcohol not included all other Shrine Centers attend, with the Clowns leading the Units, hopefully setting a Get out there and enjoy world record for the number of clowns in a parade. great food, cold beverages Being aware that there is some significant cost involved in traveling to Indiana for this event, Units are requested to start now making plans to attend in order to show and sports at BWW and do our support for Sir Al. He is the first Shriner from North Carolina, specifically from it for the Kids! Oasis, to serve as Imperial Potentate, and we certainly want to make a huge show of respect and appreciation to him, knowing he will swell with pride to see a large number of Oasis Units performing in the parade. Keep in mind also that Shriners from all over the world will be there to observe.

Information about reasonably priced motels will be posted in the Desert Dust to ac- commodate those who would like to attend. Please discuss with your members, and let’s show our pride and appreciation to Illustrious Sir Al.

The Shriners Celebrity Golf Classic will once again host a fabulous Dinner Gala and Auction. The event takes place on Saturday evening June 8th 2013 located at the Oasis Shrine Center in Charlotte Doors open at 6:30PM.

We are hoping that your schedule will allow you to attend this year as we will have a wonderful performance by renowned artist Jared Emerson. In addition, the event will feature a terrific dinner, open bar, fantastic band and dazzling magician Lance Las- ka. In addition, there will be 50 plus celebrities attending and an unbelievable live and silent auction will be conducted. All entry fees, purchases and donations will go to benefit the Shriner’s Hospitals for Children.

To purchase dinner gala tickets please call 954-607-3800 or visit the event website http://shrinerscelebritygolf.com

Don’t miss this great event and fundraiser !!! DESERT DUST JUNE 2013 PAGE 11 Volume IX, ® Shrinelines A weekly update for friends of Shriners Hospitals for Children - Chicago No. 17 University of Illinois Team of Engineers Visit SHC – Chicago Four engineers from the University of Illinois recently pre- of Mohammed Nobles Delbert Tjarks and Richard Bement, sented a special program for the medical and rehabilitation members of the Corn Belt Shrine Club in Gibson City, IL. In staffs of SHC – Chicago, introducing new equipment devel- the photo above, the group poses following the presentation. oped by intelliwheels inc., a non-profit unit on the forefront In the photo, right, you can see the components of the Intel- of orthopaedic engineering in Illinois. Besides unique pros- liwheel wheelchair. Both our medical team and members of thetic devices, the group introduced the latest in wheelchair the rehabilitation staff were pleased with the introduction of design, called “intelliwheels Easy Push.” This development these col-leagues. The U of I team was particularly pleased utilizes a set of geared wheels within the wheelchair de- to visit our Motion Analysis Laboratory, where advanced sign that allow wheelchair users to push themselves with research is continually being conducted on wheelchair use half the effort compared to a standard, manual wheelchair. and its impact on the well-being of patients. There is great The engineering team was brought here through the efforts promise of collaborative involvements with our new friends.

Shriners Hospitals for Children® – St. Louis Breaks Ground for New Pediatric Hospital SHC – St. Louis recently hosted a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate a new, $50 million re- beds, three surgical suites, and 18 clinic examination rooms. It also features enhanced space placement hospital on the campus of Washington University School of Medicine. The planned for its clinical research center for metabolic bone diseases and more room for same-day sur- facility, located on 3.75 acres, will replace the current 50-year-old hospital located in Fron- gery patients. Other additions to benefit patients are nine rooms for outpatient family housing, tenac. This will be the third facility for SHC – St. Louis, having originally opened in 1924. The a state of the art interactive and educational activity area and dedicated space for collabora- move is expected to further enhance clinical care and research collaborations with Washing- tive research with Washington University scientists. “We expect this replacement hospital ton University School of Medicine, with which Shriners has had a long-standing partnership will provide the nation’s leading providers of pediatric orthopaedic care an ideal place to care since the early 1920s. Most of the hospital’s medical staff—57 physicians, including Chief of for their patients, conduct their research, and educate the surgeons of the future,” said John Staff Perry L. Schoenecker, M.D.—are Washington University faculty physicians. “The closer Gloss, administrator. “Ultimately, we want this facility to help us continue to attract the best Shriners Hospital is to the resources of not only Washington University School of Medicine but and brightest physicians and clinic staff in pediatric care, in providing state-of-the-art care also St. Louis Children’s Hospital, as well other BJC facilities and services, the more effective efficiently, with a keen eye toward quality, patient safety and patient satisfaction. Officials we can be in providing care to our children and more fully collaborate in the research and report that the facility has a 20-month construction schedule and is expected to employ 100 education that is the hallmark of the medical center,” said Ted Dearing, chairman of SHC – St tradesmen with 350,000 man-hours. We congratulate our colleagues in St. Louis, with whom Louis’ Board of Governors. Plans for the new, 90,000-square-foot hospital include 12 inpatient we have a close association and frequent pleasant cooperative initiatives.

Latona Temple # 154 Daughters of the Nile

Working together to benefit the children of Shriners Hospitals If you are a lady related by birth or marriage to a Shriner, Master Mason or Daughter of the Nile, you are eligible to become a member of this growing organization committed to supporting the important work of Shriners Hospitals for Children. For more information on this dedicated fraternal order for women, contact Sally Saulsbery at (704) 996-5064 or Kathy Southworth, PQ at (704) 262-7739 or e-mail her at [email protected]. Membership begins with Me Captain Jim Church 336-215-5656 PAGE 12 JUNE 2013 DESERT DUST OASIS HIGHLANDERS

Can ye play the pipes? Can ye play the drum? Would you like to?

The Oasis Highlanders are recruiting new mem- bers and would like to hear from you. Experience is a plus, and so is the willing- ness to learn a rare skill. We also would like to have a drum major...Interested?

Contact Captain Tom Barnhardt

Home: 704-932-0727 For more information, contact David A. Johnson Cell: 704-796-5762 336.903.0225 ext. 220 or 336.467.0107 DESERT DUST JUNE 2013 PAGE 13 Greenville A New Outlook Referrals: 1-866-459-0013

It wasn’t Cyntell Logan’s curving spine that was pressing on her lungs that hurt her worst. The surgery not only made a difference in her appearance; it also made a difference in her It was the bullying she received at school. At eleven-years-old, Cyntell was diagnosed with outlook in many ways. Cyntell explains, “Before my surgery, I did not have an outlet for my scoliosis, a curvature of the spine. “I noticed as she was getting dressed one morning that emotions. Through my recovery, I discovered a whole new side of myself. I found out I like her back was twisting,” said Cyntell’s mother, Vonuya. She took Cyntell to her pediatrician writing poetry, music, and singing. ”With her newfound confi dence, when Cyntell returned who was quite concerned about the curvature and referred her to Shriners Hospitals for to school, she discovered that many other kids at her high school also had scoliosis, but had Children® - Greenville for treatment. When pediatric orthopaedic surgeon Michael Mende- been hiding it to avoid bullying. “Cyntell began telling the other kids about her journey. She low, M.D., evaluated Cyntell, he discovered her curve had already progressed to a danger- explained what she went through, and the kids began treating her like a celebrity! She’s on ous 103 degrees. In fact, her spine was already curved so much her breathing function was top of the world now,” says her mom. restricted. Dr. Mendelow says, “Without surgery to straighten and fuse her spine, Cyntell’s Poised, articulate, and exuding confi dence, Cyntell sums up her experience saying, “Shri- spine would continue to curve more and more, causing progressive restriction on lung func- ners Hospitals for Children - Greenville and Dr. Mendelow really changed my life. At the tion, as well as increasing change in body shape, hospital I met other children with the same condition, I was healed, and I got my confi dence physical appearance, and self-image.” back. Greenville Shriners Hospital is so different from anything you can imagine. They wel- By the time Cyntell was referred to the Greenville come you with open arms. You feel safe. This hospital gives you love.” Shriners Hospital, her misshapen back was not just noticeable to her parents; the hump on her right side was also obvious to her peers at school. “I was bullied badly. It took away any positive thoughts I had,” says Cyntell. Her mother recalls, “The bul- lying took away all of my daughter’s con- fi dence. She never wanted to do anything anymore.” At the Greenville Shriners Hospital, Dr. Mendelow performed a successful life changing surgery to straighten fi fteen- year-old Cyntell’s spine. With rods, hooks, and screws in place, Cyntell’s curve was straightened to 42 degrees. Following the surgery, physically, Cyntell’s shoulders and hips were now even and her back was fl at.

ATTENTION CLUBS & UNITS If you are having a special event and would like photographs, please contact: Steve Jordan, Chairman of the Photography Committee at [email protected]. He will be happy to come to your event and take photos. These photos will be displayed on the Oasis Shrine web site, and in the Desert Dust. Please give as much notice as possible. PAGE 14 JUNE 2013 DESERT DUST – NEWS FROM – haPlain S orner The Public Relations Voice C ’ C

Greetings Fellow Nobles, April, the fi rst full month of Can We Win Over Worry? spring, brings renewed energy as we (usually) can say goodbye We worry. We worry about worry about children, and win over worry? Probably to the gray and cold of winter. big things and little things. children worry about par- not. Plenty is happening – including We worry about the future ents. and we worry about the Those who know about celebrating groundbreaking for John Stanley, a much-needed new facility in St. past. We worry about out You name it, somebody is such things tell us that Louis, board meetings and get- Chaplain fi nances and we worry worrying about it. And, the question is: Can we EVER continued on next page ting ready for a public relations seminar later this month. about our family. Parents We’re also preparing for Imperial Session in July, and International Shrine Awareness Day, which is June 6. We ask that you put some energy and creativity into honoring the founding day of the fraternity – use the materials and websites available to you – and think of ways to showcase your temple, and your personal involvement and commit- ment to Shriners International. 7th Annual We are all aware of the importance of increasing mem- bership, and we have all been asked to make member- ship our number one priority. Certainly, efforts need to increase at both the national and temple levels, but indi- vidual efforts are equally important. International Shrine Awareness Day might just be the perfect day to renew those individual commitments to put the fraternity and philanthropy at the top of your priority list. What would happen if each of you truly made a concerted, ongoing effort to share your story of why you became a Shriner and why this organization means so much to you and your family? Of course we also need to reach out to our lapsed, inactive brothers, listen to their concerns, rekindle their interest and bring them back in. We are all ambassadors and each one of us must be committed to sharing the story of our great fraternity and philanthropy.

Just as membership numbers are a priority, so is “speak- ing with one voice” and recognizing the strength of a sin- gle, unifi ed organization. We talk a lot about being a single system of health care, but too often the confusing variety of everything from taglines to boilerplates to websites that can be found without any effort at all says otherwise, and weakens both our organization and our message. As we prepare for the upcoming public relations seminar, it’s a good time to remember we all have the same goal – a strong health care system that is recognized, remembered and relied on by the public. To get there, we need to work together.

Telling the stories and history of both our great fraternity and our amazing philanthropy whenever and wherever you can, and speaking with a single, positive and unifi ed voice will increase the chance of attracting new nobles to our ranks, new donors to our cause and new patients to our hospitals.

There is much work to do, so let’s have some fun and get to it.

John Cinotto Todd Ham: 704-363-9257 [email protected] • Johnny Burgess: 704-564-2193 [email protected] Shea Fadel: 704-309-5396 Public Relations Committee Chairman and Deputy Imperial Potentate [email protected] DESERT DUST JUNE 2013 PAGE 15 continued from previous page thew (6:34) in the Mes- the peace of God, which sage Translation, we read: surpasses all understand- worry causes, among “Give your entire attention ing, will guard your hearts other physical aliments, to what God is doing right and your minds. heart trouble, high blood now, and don’t get worked PO BOX 7536 PHONE (336) 299-5901 5010 HIGH POINT ROAD pressure, stomach disor- up about what may or may And, near the end of her GREENSBORO, NC 27417 GREENSBORO, NC 27407 ders as well as colds and not happen tomorrow. God life, Erma Bombeck wrote the fl u. Most of us literally will help you deal with that if she had her life to worry ourselves sick over whatever hard things come live over, there would have 2013 GOLF TOURNAMENT some situation over which up when the time comes. been more “I love you’s” and more “I’m sorry’s”. . . we have no control. Worry WHERE: GRANDOVER RESORT is a needless burden that Near the end of his life, but mostly, given another keeps us from being all Mark Twain said, “I am an shot at life, I would seize 1000 Club Rd. Greensboro, NC 27407 God created us to be. old man and have known a every minute . . . look at WHEN: JUNE 3, 2013, 1PM Shotgun start great many troubles…… it and really see it . . . and The late great humor- but most of them never never give it back.” DINNER AND DRINKS AT SHRINE CLUB AFTER TOURNAMENT ist, author (15 books) and happened.” newspaper columnist, And, how do we live “Wor- Erma Bombeck (1927- The Apostle Paul wrote to ry-Free Lives”? Live in the There will be prizes for 1st, NEW CHEVY FOR HOLE IN 1996) said, “Worry is like a the Philippians, “Do not present. We give our full 2nd, and 3rd place teams ONE DESIGNATED PAR 3 rocking chair: it gives you worry about anything, but attention to what God is something to do but never in everything by prayer and doing right now. And, we Please complete the following information and mail it, with gets you anywhere” supplication with thanks- always try to do the right giving let your requests be thing. your check, made payable to the Greensboro Shrine Club to: And, in the Book of Mat- made known to God. And PO BOX 7536, GREENSBORO, NC 27417 John Stanley, P.P. is Chaplain of McLean Funeral Directors, Gastonia and he is Minister of Visitation of First Presbyterian Church, Gastonia. This year he REGISTRATION FORM Please Print Clearly! is serving Shriners International Imperial Potentate Al Madsen as Imperial Chaplain. He can be reached (704) 616-6000 or at [email protected]. Your Name ______Phone # ______Mailing Address______E-mail Address ______Your Handicap______Non-Golfer (Dinner Only) ______

Guest Name ______Phone # ______Mailing Address______E-mail Address ______Your Handicap______Non-Golfer (Dinner Only) ______

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Select One: ______Sponsorship ______Participant

If Participant: ____ Golfers @ $75 each = ______Subtotal

____ Non-Golfers @ $25 each = ______Subtotal TOTAL $______If Sponsor: $______Sponsorship ______Beverage Cart $500 (need 2) Donations: ____ I would like to donate $______I would like to donate a door prize(s), door prize is ______

Please feel free to contact Dan Swanson at (336) 317-4957, [email protected], with any questions and/or to make arrangements for door prize donations.

“STRONG LEGS RUN - THAT WEAK LEGS MAY WALK” PAGE 16 JUNE 2013 DESERT DUST OASIS DIRECTOR’S STAFF TAKES FIRST PLACE!

experience fellowship. These directors also tend to enjoy testing All of the efforts of these new stunts on other, unsuspecting directors and Imperial Offi cers. nobles were rewarded on April 12th during the SDA Rumor has it that two of our Nobles who happen to work together, President’s Banquet when Darryl Blanton and Rodney Paulson, had something akin to cranial Oasis Headquarters Direc- fl atulence, and hatched an idea called the “Wheel of Misfortune”. tor’s Staff was awarded Nobles Rodney and Darryl soon enlisted the help and support of nu- First Place for best stunt. Captain Scott Starnes along with Direc- merous Nobles to start the construction of the new stunt. Special tor Emeritus, Buddy Ellis III accepted the award. The rather large The annual Shrine Directors Association (SDA) met in Knoxville, Tennes- mention should go out to Nobles Jerry, Neil and Chris Morris of Morris and heavy trophy will now reside at the Oasis Headquarters in see April 11, 12 and 13 to once again have the opportunity for informa- Scrap Metal of Kings Mountain who supplied the steel for construc- Charlotte for the next year. This is the fi rst time Oasis has received tion sharing, fellowship and of course, a little competition. Oasis was tion as well as Nobles John Grant and Tony Willis who assisted with this distinguished award. Our Director’s Staff is excited to add the represented by our Director’s Staff Offi cers and various members of the testing and provided moral support. Tanya Brown, Noble Tony Wills’ “Wheel of Misfortune” to their extensive menu of stunts and skits unit who made the short trek to Knoxville. daughter, provided the professional paint work as well as Hometown and look forward to having an internationally recognized stunt in- Hardware of Kings Mountain discounted the required hardware. The cluded on our second section. The only question remaining is who For those unfamiliar with the Director’s Staff, these are the Nobles who “Wheel” was rolled out in an impromptu meeting at Grant’s Automo- will be Vanna at the June Ceremonial in Blowing Rock? Buddy? work behind the scenes to insure the various Ceremonials go off with tive on Putnam Lake Road one evening where testing was conducted out a hitch. They move and set up the props for the ceremonial and with the assistance of numerous Nobles from both the Oasis Direc- Congratulations Nobles! Now do it again in Mount Pleasant conduct the second section. The Shrine Director’s Association is made tor’s Staff and White Plains Shrine Club. Special thanks go out to South Carolina next year! To all Nobles, come to blowing rock up of directors from all the Shrine Centers located though out the globe. these Nobles who possibly risked life, limb and reputation to assist to see your candidate experience the “Wheel of Misfortune”. No The SDA meets once per year for all of these directors to have an op- in the testing. Some say they were there for the food and fellowship candidate? Each Noble should fi nd just one! portunity to show case their new stunts and skits, compare notes and only, not knowing the ultimate outcome of this meeting. DESERT DUST JUNE 2013 PAGE 17

– DONATION – Gaston County Shrine Club

jumping hurdles for Children Captain Donnie Wrenn 980-521-3523

Ms Casey Shirey, advisor for Kings Mountain Spanish Club, presents 31 gallons of can tabs to Gaston County Shrine Club, to be turned in to Shrine Childrens Hospital. Ms Shirey is a former Greenville Shrine Hospital patient.

SOB - Are You One? Shriners On Bikes Got a bike and want to ride for Children, Prizes, and Fun?

Come join us! Captain Pat Glover 704-634-3025 PAGE 18 JUNE 2013 DESERT DUST The World Loves A Clown Come and join us and put a smile on the face of a child! OASIS SHRINE CLOWNS Accepti ng New Members No Experience Necessary

Acti viti es Include: Stars Of The Oasis Shrine Circus

Shrine & Community Parades

Social Gatherings that Include Your Wife

Individualized Instructi ons on Makeup & Costumes Contact Captain French B. Harvey “Patches” for informati on 704-840-8076

2013 METROLINA SHRINE CLUB Sponsored by SPORTS PAGE RESTAURANTS Dedicated to the Memories of Nobles Eddie Wright and Gary Mull Oasis Roadrunners & Shiners On Bikes Golf Tournament Founders of the Tournament - Missed but not forgotten

This year’s tournament will be held: SATURDAY, JUNE 22, 2013 - WESTPORT GOLF CLUB DENVER NC PLAYER 1 ______Shot Gun Start at 8:30am and 1:30pm Phone: ______Four Man Captain’s Choice - Players $60.00 Teams $240.00 E-Mail Address: ______Mulligans will be sold for $10.00 (limit two per player) We would like to ask for your support of this year’s tournament by either PLAYER 2 ______sponsoring a hole through a tee advertisement or donating a prize(s). Phone: ______• By purchasing a tee advertisement, you will have a sign placed at a tee on E-Mail Address: ______the golf course recognizing you as a contributor to the tournament. • By donating a prize(s), you will have your name and prize(s) place on a prize list recognizing you as a contributor to the tournament. PLAYER 3 ______Phone: ______1) Standard Sponsorship No players $ 100.00 E-Mail Address: ______2) Bronze Sponsorship 1 player $ 140.00 3) Sliver Sponsorship 2 players $ 180.00 4) Gold Sponsorship 3 players $ 230.00 PLAYER 4 ______5) Platinum Sponsorship 4 players $ 275.00 Phone: ______E-Mail Address: ______If you have any questions or need additional information about the tournament, please contact any member of the tournament committee listed here: *Please indicate your 1’st choice: Start 8:00AM______Start 1:30PM______Joe Tarleton 704-634-5402 [email protected] Pat Glover 704-634-3025 [email protected] Make checks payable to: Metrolina Shrine Club Randy Tamson 704-763-3658 [email protected] Mail to: Golf Tournament c/o Metrolina Shrine Club, PO Box 781, Paw Creek NC 28130 Gary Cooke 704-201-2593 [email protected]

All proceeds from the tournament are used for the benefi t of Metrolina Shrine Club to assist them in raising money for needy children. LET US ALL COME TOGETHER FOR THE BENEFIT OF CHILDREN. If you know of a child, up to the age of 18, in need of aid contact one of the committee members or any Shriner, we will be glad to help. DESERT DUST JUNE 2013 PAGE 19 EST. 1910 oasis shriners PATROL UNIT & COLOR GUARD PATROL NEWS FOR JUNE 2013 • WWW.OASISPATROL.COM reetings and Salutations annual Masonic Unity breakfast in tion for our visit, especially our everyone. Your Oasis conjunction with our fi ne Breth- headquarters / host The Chetola GShrine Patrol Unit has let ren at the Mecklenburg Shrine Resort. They go all out, all the down our kicked up heels for Club where we engage the Dog time. To be a dedicated and com- a rather busy Spring and early and Pony show for prospects for mitted Shriner there is an inbred 704-622-9574 anytime to discuss Shriners International as one of take care of yourself. Please con- Summer. Of course we stay a little Masonry, Shrinedom and The Pa- understanding of the important the virtues of becoming an Oasis the best Shrine Color Guards dur- tinue to advise the Captain of any busy even with heels kicked up. trol. Masonic Unity is not a new and signifi cant impact of a time Shriners Patrolman. ing the evening parade in down- health abnormalities within The term but was highly encouraged honored Shrine Ceremonial with town Indy. It has the makings of a Patrol family. Also look for some Between playing in golf tourna- by Oasis’ 2012 Potentate and fel- the pageantry and ritual, a true We’ll have a slight 2 week lull very fulfi lling trip. happiness to pepper in for good ments and multi-day outings to low Patrolman; H. Mike Cook. In right of passage to be enjoyed of quiet-time prior to ramping measure and keep Shrining. running logistic support for local 2012 every Oasis club and unit with reverence. Many Master Ma- back up hard to head on out to We are ever reminded how frag- corporate golf tournaments, the was challenged and encouraged sons were created as new ‘nov- Shriners International Imperial ile our lives and the lives of those “For people like us, In places Oasis Patrol is nearly golfed out, to develop and host a Masonic ice’ Shriners in Blowing Rock Session 2013 in Indianapolis, In- close to us are. Try to know who like this, We need all the hope, but that is curable. It is also very Unity event. Holding ours three as it is always good to see a few diana. Have Flags, Will Travel has is not feeling the best and do That we can get. Oh I still be- true that what many lack in abil- (3) weeks prior to a major Oa- new faces and perhaps having an been our motto this past year as something as simple and mun- lieve!” Last Verse of the Song I ity we make up for with excessive sis Shriner’s Ceremonial is no aspiring Patrolman in our midst. we have enjoyed sharing in the dane as hand writing and sending Still Believe (Great Design) as amounts of enthusiasm, all for the accident as it conveys the prem- Shrine spot-light with our own a note, pick up the phone and talk performed by The Call, written by sake of having fun as Brother Ma- ises bestowed by Shriners Inter- Eligibility requirements for con- Imperial Potentate / Sir Al Mad- in to it to the person on the other Beppe/Armato Canterelli sons, Shriners and Good Friends. national’s “Be a Shriner Now” sideration to become a new Pa- sen. The Patrol wishes to be pres- side that may not doing so hot. There were a few ringers on hand program. trolman are as easy as contact- ent for Imperial Sir Al and First Our lives are often too short and Respectfully Submitted; but mostly decent to good golfers ing any line offi cer. The Patrol’s Lady Jan’s opening ceremonies should not be taken for granted. Bob Saye having fun and raising some dol- Very recently the Oasis Shriners web-site is www.OasisPatrol. and represent Oasis Shriners and Try to take care of others as you LT1 Oasis Patrol Unit lars – that’s what it’s all about. Summer Ceremonial was held in com with email links to the offi - beautiful Blowing Rock, NC. The cer’s email in-boxes or send us a Looking back to May; we had a locals really come out in force to note to [email protected]. If couple of regular meetings, our show their unbridled apprecia- email is not your thing then call

For more information contact Charlie Fairbank at 828-697-5938. PAGE 20 JUNE 2013 DESERT DUST BLUE RIDGE SHRINE CLUB

In 2008, Blue Ridge Shrine Club member Todd Trivette came up with an idea for a unique fund raiser. Having a love for riding motorcycles, he started the Mara- thon 4 Miracles Charity Ride. While most riding enthusiasts are familiar with the poker runs you see all the time, this event was created to be a bit more, shall we say, challenging.

The premise was simple. Ride a route encompassing over 1,000 miles and do it in less than 24 hours. Donors were solicited before the ride to make contributions and that fi rst year over $3,700 was raised!

The fi rst year Trivette and Noble Lyman Williams were the riders and endured terrible weather but because of the strong outpouring of support from the do- nors it was decided to make this an annual event.

In 2009 Noble Brent Higgins joined Trivette and Williams in the fun and the trio have to date, through the kindness and generosity of donors, raised over $42,000.

The 6th annual ride is scheduled for June 23rd and donations are being sought ASIS HRINE ALENDAR now. If you would like to support these three in their endeavors, please make 2013 O S C your check payable to: Shriners Hospital for Children June 8 Celebrity Golf Classic and mail to : Blue Ridge Shrine Club, PO Box 1504, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 June 15 Family Fun Day - Red Fez Shrine Club June 30 - July 4 Imperial Session - Indianapolis August 13 Gaston Shrine 100 Race September 19 - 22 SASA - Myrtle Beach October 3 - 6 Potentates Las Vegas Trip November 1 - 2 Fall Ceremonial - Hickory December 7 Annual Meeting - Elections January 3, 2014 Club & Unit Appreciation DESERT DUST JUNE 2013 PAGE 21 News of the NEW Past Masters Unit John Stanley, P.M. ew? Yep! That is what er can be reached by e-mail ally, I am enthusiastic about would like to explore becoming com. Gordy’s telephone num- who are Shriners to cement the Illustrious Sir and Past at [email protected]. our new direction, and I am an Oasis Ambassador to your ber is (704) 279-5764. brotherly love and friendship. NMaster Terry K Jones, Gordy’s telephone number is committed to assist our Po- Lodge, or if you have questions Please consider the Past Mas- the new Captain of the Past (704) 279-5764. tentate as well as the Shrine regarding the unit, please do There is a needed and wanted ters Unit by calling either W.B. Masters Unit, has to say! Fur- in general, communicating not hesitate to call Illustrious Sir place for all Past Masters Jones or W. B. Peeler. thermore, Captain Terry re- Terry’s ambitions are great! He with our roots, our own Blue Terry Jones at (336) 764-5502. ports that the unit is now up says that there are 195 Blue Lodges”. Also, Past Master’s Secretary, John Stanley was Master of Gastonia Lodge 369 in 1979, to 80 members and climbing Lodges throughout the Oasis Gordy Peeler can be reached and Potentate of Oasis Shriners in 1997. each day. Jurisdiction. And, he and Po- Calling all Past Masters! If you by e-mail at gordypeeler@msn. tentate Laxton would like to If you are a Past Master of your have a Past Masters Unit Mem- Lodge, and you would like to ber as an Ambassador at EVERY join a needed unit, and growing Lodge in the jurisdiction—all unit, please do not hesitate to 195 Lodges! call Illustrious Sir Terry Jones at (336) 764-5502. Also, Past The new Past Masters Unit Master’s Secretary, Gordy Peel- Captain exclaims, “Person-

Robbinsville SHRINE CLUB

This last year for the Robbinsville Shrine Club was terrifi c. We felt the need to inform our broth- ers throughout the state of some of the unique achievements and acts of generosity by our members and ladies that took place in 2012. The hard work of many helped our club donate over $20,000.00 to the Shriners Children’s Hospital.

One couple that deserves to be recognized for their great work is Billy and Sue Clark. They are the proprietors of Smokey Mountain Amuse- ments and have supported the hospital with their carnival and their donations for over twenty years. Through their generosity directly we have donated over $7,000.00 to the hospital including checks totaling $3,100.00 in 2012.

Martin and Christine Oehler have also been spe- cial to us. They have been a big part of our an- nual Bar-B-Q for twenty years at the Robbinsville Shrine Club and are known to the attendees to serve the best baked beans around. The event was founded to honor the memory of Chris’ fa- ther Floyd Crisp. They have also generously sup- ported the hospitals with donations as well as a rifl e raffl e in 2012.

All of our members and ladies are so important to our shrine club and we appreciate their hard work. These are just two of the many exam- ples of our wonderful members who helped us achieve success.

Sincerely, OW Hooper Jr. Treasurer, Robbinsville Shrine Club PAGE 22 JUNE 2013 DESERT DUST S Memorials S S Holland’s Hope S

DONOR IN MEMORY OF: Buck Kirk - Holland Laxton on her Birthday Don & Holt Rhoney Ann Thompson Everidge Kevin & Terri Kiziah - Holland Laxton on her Birthday Benny & Elizabeth Mabrey Benjamin F (Dick) Lane Eric & Jenny Jones Benjamin Forrest (Dick) Lane Melissa Johnson - Holland Laxton on her Birthday      Jerry McCorkle Bill McCall Mom - Illustrious Sir Fred Laxton on his Birthday Biff & Cathy Schied Charles Owen Megan K Johnson - in memory of Judy Chandler It was his dream to become a Mason, Though he wasnʼt sure quite why. John & Jane Cain Frank Shields Candler Lions Club Jack Conley Hall Wayne & Renee Stoneman - in memory of Judy Chandler So he made an application, then waited weeks for a reply. Carroll Wright Jack Conley Hall Judy & Ron Valentine - in memory of Judy Chandler, No committee came to pay a call, to meet him and his wife. Charles & Gail Dowis Jack Conley Hall wife of Noble Danny Chandler Grassy Creek Ladies Sunday School Class Jack Conley Hall Deforest Maness - in memory of Morris King No invitation to Masonʼs Hall; nor offer of advice. Larry Howell Jack Conley Hall Finally a postcard in the mail said “Come Monday night at six, Red Hat Ladies of the Lake Jack Conley Hall Sticky Burch - in memory of Morris King Sam Hefner Jack Conley Hall Sticky Burch - in memory of Ray Earnhardt And bring us twenty dollars if you want to see our tricks. James Earl Wise Jack Hall Sticky Burch - in memory of Richard “Dick” L Anderson He made the solitary journey, and entered by the door. Tim M Farris Jack Timmons Tim M Farris James F Harrill Harold & Susan Davis - in memory of Ruth Marie Sipes But not one hand was offered as he slowly crossed the fl oor. Tim M Farris Jean W Anderson Nanny - Warner Laxton on his Birthday They fed him beans and hot dogs, and a piece of apple pie. Mr & Mrs John Hitchcock & Family John C Owen Jerry McCorkle John Ham New River Shrine Club Then led him to a little room, with no explaination why. Beverly J Shebs John Owen Union County Shrine Club The work was done with care and skill, no one could argue that. Bill & Linda Parke John Owen Buck & Dottie Kirk John Owen But the candidate was forgotten as they patted themselves on the back. Col Thomas & Julie Shaylor John Owen Digital Solutions Cooperative, Inc John Owen He came to the Lodge hall two more times, and was raised to the third degree. Gunther Properties, Inc John Owen S Honors S That was the last time they saw him. What could the trouble be? John & Lydia Boesch John Owen Ted & Ann Taws John Owen Ted Shiver in honor of Becky Shiver They scratched their heads and wondered, as again they cried and moaned. Al & Joyce Clegg Judy Chandler Alcy & Sudie Kates, Jr in honor of Floyd & Lil Brooks Our time has been all wasted! We should have stayed at home. Howard & Shirley Keyes Julius Cyphus, daughter of on their 53th Anniversary (3/26/2013) Gertrude Gardner It seems to me theyʼve missed the point, but they need to understand. Tim M Farris Kenneth Smith Hoyt & Garnetta Woodard, Sr in honor of Floyd & Lil Brooks Itʼs not just how well you do the work, but how you treat the man. Tim M Farris Michael T Elmore on their 53th Anniversary (3/26/2013) Howard & Shirley Keyes Morris King Because you can only be a Mason when youʼre a Mason in your heart. GCEMS Employees Association Noble Homer Colvard Junior & Colleen Oxner in honor of Floyd & Lil Brooks And along with his jacket seams, they had burst his dreams apart. Mark A Beebe PawPaw Robinson on their 53th Anniversary (3/26/2013) Lloyd & Cathy Golding Richard “Dick” Anderson Letha B Sigado in honor of Floyd & Lil Brooks So if you get an application, please call on the man at once. Alan & Cathy Cloninger Thomas (Mike) Elmore on their 53th Anniversary (3/26/2013) Invite him and his family, to tour your hall and share lunch. Gary & Carol Mason Thomas (Mike) Elmore Michael & Becky Conrad Thomas (Mike) Elmore Tri County Shrine Club in honor of Floyd & Lil Brooks Answer all of his questions. Let him share your pride. John & Jane Cain Thomas Michael Elmore on their Birthdays, April 2 & 9 respectively A Masonʼs work is honest work. Thatʼs not a secret to hide. Stanly County Shrine Club Wallace B Snuggs Tim M Farris Wallace B Snuggs Bob & Doris Burroughs in honor of Vance & Poochie Neece, And when its time to present him, with the gift of a degree. Stanly County Shrine Club William Goforth on their 50th Anniversary Remember, genuine friendship is the true gift of Masonry. Pick him up and take him home. Isnʼt it really worth the trip? No candidate should ever come alone. Please donʼt ignore this tip. All should rush to greet him as he enters by your door. Holland’s Hope Extend your hand in friendship. Thatʼs what a Masonʼs grip is for. UPDATE ~ JUNE 2013 And remember your obligation, as you lead him to the gate. Itʼs up to you to guide him through, not to hurt or humiliate. $19,562 Now armed with proper instruction, Masonryʼs door will open wide. previous balance Thanks to you, his best example, of what a Mason should be inside. And thank him sincerely for coming. Invite him back to his new home. $1,480 – June For a brother will not be a brother, if he feels unwelcome and alone. CREDIT: R.W. Bro. Alan Heath $21,042 YTD

$21,042 S Donations S DESERT DUST JUNE 2013 PAGE 23 PASSED WITHIN THE Appalachian Shrine Club - Fish Fry John & Reba Rogers Avery County Shrine Club - Various Plaque/Year Bars Johnson Roofi ng Concepts (Mt Mitchell Shrine Club) UNSEEN TEMPLE Cherryville Shrine Club - Paper Sale/Various Plaques & Year Bars L & R Knitting, Inc (East Burke Shrine Club) East Burke Shrine Club - Various Year Bars Leigh Upchurch (Western NC Shrine Club) Lake Norman Shrine Club - Fishing Tournament Little Sienna Restaurant (Mt Mitchell Shrine Club) Lake Norman Shrine Club - Paper Sale Low Country Dinner (Mt Mitchell Shrine Club) JUNE 2013 New River Shrine Club - Various Plaque/Year Bars Maple Springs Laundry, Inc (East Burke Shrine Club) Oasis Bobtails Marion Pharmacy (Mt Mitchell Shrine Club) Oasis Clowns - Paper Sale Mary Jane Voeltner MEMBER # NAME CITY, STATE CREATED DIED Oasis Keystone Kops - Paper Sale Mary P Enroth Provost Guard - Paper Sale Melody Johnson (Western NC Shrine Club) 13125 Robert L Honbarrier, Jr. High Point, NC 10/18/52 8/17/08 Robbinsville Shrine Club - Paper Sale/Various Plaques & Year Bars Miller Insurance Agency (Ashe County Shrine Club) 19192 Ernest E Tucker, Jr. Charlotte, NC 10/15/66 3/20/11

Surry Shrine Club - Paper Sale/Various Plaques & Year Bars Mountain Recycling (East Burke Shrine Club) 17455 Jack W Mock, Sr. Charlotte, NC 10/19/63 10/11/11 Associated Tax Service (Gaston County Shrine Club) Mt View Mulch LLC (East Burke Shrine Club) 23164 Charles E Jordan Harrisburg, NC 5/20/72 10/20/11 Ben A Fox, Sr (Appalachian Shrine Club) New Hope Greenhouse (Gaston County Shrine Club) BG Daughtry (East Burke Shrine Club) Nick C Waycaster, Sr (Mt Mitchell Shrine Club) 17967 Frank C Lupo Charlotte, NC 10/17/64 12/25/11 Biggerstaff Furniture Co (Gaston County Shrine Club) Parkwood Dental (Elkin-Jonesville Shrine Club) 25542 George N Finch Charlotte, NC 5/24/65 1/18/12 Bill R Barringer Premier Insurance Service (Mt Mitchell Shrine Club) 24818 James A Atkins Mount Airy, NC 6/1/74 3/14/12 Bill Rufty (Rowan Shrine Club) Quiktron (East Burke Shrine Club) 33481 Fred W Watts, Jr. Denver, NC 8/29/87 4/14/12 Bob Lackey (Gaston County Shrine Club) R Jason Deal DMD, PLLC (East Burke Shrine Club) Bridges Plumbing (East Burke Shrine Club) Randy Vines (Appalachian Shrine Club) 38555 Roy A Huse Rock Hill, SC 5/15/04 4/5/13 Burns Pet Food Inc (East Burke Shrine Club) Rebecca H Clarke (East Burke Shrine Club) 32719 Hugh O Wentz, Sr. Charlotte, NC 11/9/85 4/15/13 Byrds Auto Sales (Mt Mitchell Shrine Club) Recore Electrical Contractors (Gaston County Shrine Club) 27296 James L Faulk Charlotte, NC 5/28/77 4/16/13 Car Far (Gaston County Shrine Club) Reliable Appliance (Gaston County Shrine Club) Carothers Funeral Home (Gaston County Shrine Club) Rick’s Body Shop (Gaston County Shrine Club) 33985 Thomas F Edwards, Jr. Charlotte, NC 11/5/88 4/20/13 Charles E Cathey, Sr Robet A Yancey (Mt Mitchell Shrine Club) 21478 Kenneth R Smith Cherryville, NC 5/2/70 4/23/13

City Barber Shop (East Burke Shrine Club) Roland Lawrimore (Randolph Shrine Club) 35027 William V Whitley China Grove, NC 6/1/91 4/23/13 clifford G Becktel (East Burke Shrine Club) Scott Jenkins (Gaston County Shrine Club) 37506 James N Helgreen, Sr. Black Mountain, NC 11/6/99 4/23/13 Condrey Plumbing, Heating & AC (Mt Mitchell Shrine Club) Sheets Brothers, Inc Connelly Springs Electric, Inc (East Burke Shrine Club) Sign Connection (Gaston County Shrine Club) 24102 Frank B Gasaway Bryson City, NC 9/15/73 4/25/13 Country Market (Mt Mitchell Shrine Club) Smokey’s Inc (East Burke Shrine Club) 38722 John C Owen Pinehurst, NC 4/2/05 4/27/13 Countryside BQ (Mt Mitchell Shrine Club) Stamey Chrysler Jeep Dodge (Mt Mitchell Shrine Club) 18199 Thad G Bolin Gastonia, NC 5/8/65 4/28/13 David & Joy Miller (Ashe County Shrine Club) Steak House (Mt Mitchell Shrine Club) 16719 William L Goforth Albemarle, NC 1/27/62 4/30/13 Davids Jewelers (Gaston County Shrine Club) Terry A Williams Edward C Seegers Texlon Plastics Corp (Gaston County Shrine Club) 17675 James D Tomberlin Asheville, NC 1/18/64 5/4/13 Fire & Ice Jewelry(Mt Mitchell Shrine Club) The Pilot Club of Valdese (East Burke Shrine Club) 28192 Floyd L Brooks Clyde, NC 11/11/78 5/11/13 Forrest G McBryde, Jr Thomas A Jenkins Gary M Grindstaff, DDS (Mt Mitchell Shrine Club) Thomas W Danner, Jr Gary M Pace Todd’s Golden Fried Chicken (Mt Mitchell Shrine Club) Green Acres Mobile Home Park Inc (East Burke Shrine Club) Tom Johnson Camping Center (Mt Mitchell Shrine Club) Hawkins Lumber Company (Mt Mitchell Shrine Club) Traditions Woodcarvings & Frames (East Burke Shrine Club) Industrial Electric of Hickory, Inc (East Burke Shrine Club) Unifour Finishers (East Burke Shrine Club) James B Graham (Appalachian Shrine Club) Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign James Gaskill (Mt Mitchell Shrine Club) Westmoreland Funeral Home (Mt Mitchell Shrine Club) Jeff Ethridge (Mt Mitchell Shrine Club) William C Hooker Jim Cook GMC (Mt Mitchell Shrine Club) Wink’s Front End (Gaston County Shrine Club) Joe Davis Financial Associates (Mt Mitchell Shrine Club) PAGE 24 JUNE 2013 DESERT DUST News from Cincinnati

As National Volunteer Week April 21-27, 2013 approaches, thoughts turn to the Conditions Treated at many volunteers at Shriners Hospitals for Children® - Cincinnati and the incredible the Cincinnati Hospital contributions they make each and every day. On Tuesday, April 23 volunteers at Shriners Cincinnati, who individually and collectively, “Make a World of Difference,” BURN CARE will be recognized at a dinner and honored for their continued efforts to serve and • Burn injuries improve the hospital. • Inhalation injuries Volunteering at Shriners’ is a unique mission and many • Burn reconstruction & rehabilitation people give of their time and talents in various capacities. PLASTICS & RECONSTRUCTIVE For instance, there are the hospital hosts who act as tour guides; some who are drivers transporting patients CONDITIONS and families to and from the hospital, and still others • Congenital ear deformities who are distributors of miscellaneous materials and • Congenital hairy nevus (large birthmarks) the interoffice mail. The Cincinnati hospital is fortunate • Cleft lip and palate to have a wonderful group of sewing ladies who make surgical caps, toy bags and pillow cases. The Happy • Brachial plexus injuries (nerve damage affecting upper extremities) Service group gets creative making tray favors and crafts for the patients. Volunteer office assistants • Congenital hand malformations can be found in administration, development and the • Gynecomastia volunteer office, as well as the outpatient clinic and at (abnormal breast development in teenage boys) the information booth – the first stop when all visitors • Congenital breast deformities enter the hospital. All are quite involved in the hospital’s numerous endeavors. • Hidradenitis (chronic sweat gland disorder) Shriners Cincinnati is fortunate to have dedicated pet therapy volunteers, human and • Post trauma deformities canine, who recently celebrated a 20th anniversary of service at Shriners Cincinnati; (treadmill injuries, dog bites, lawnmower accidents) and, of course, Shriners’ infamous clowns, the comic performers and leading authorities in patient and family entertainment. COMPLEX WOUND & SKIN CONDITIONS This is just a sampling of the many responsibilities the volunteers undertake at the • Purpura Fulminans Cincinnati hospital. Every member of the volunteer team who does anything from “fun” • Necrotizing skin infections & raising to filing is a valued and appreciated part of the organization and keeps the Necrotizing Fasciitis hospital moving forward. • Stevens-Johnson Syndrome The volunteers are the heart and soul of the hospital. They offer their time and effort • Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis year round in service to others, dedicating their skills, talent, time and energy making • Port wine stains a difference at Shriners Hospitals for Children® - Cincinnati and in the world. All Services Provided Regardless of the Families’ Ability to Pay

If you know a child we can help, please call: Burn Services Non-burn Services (a burn injury, possibly requiring (non-emergency burns and admission to hospital) non-burn conditions) 866-947-7840 855-206-2096 or [email protected]