VOLUME LXXXVIII • NUMBER 11 NOVEMBER 2015 MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA • www.zuhrah.org View Zuhrah Arabian at http://zuhraharabian.com/CurrentMonth.pdf Stated Meeting at Zuhrah Shrine Center Photo Credit: Photographer Temple Dave Olsen – 2 ZUHRAH ARABIAN NOVEMBER 2015

ZUHRAH ARABIAN Zuhrah Stated Meeting 6120 Blue Circle Drive Friday, November 13, 2015 Minnetonka, MN 55343-9109 Zuhrah Shrine Center TELEPHONE: 952-426-3023 6120 Blue Circle Drive, Minnetonka, MN 55343 FAX: Call for assistance Dinner at 6:00 p.m. / Meeting at 7:00 p.m. WEB: www.zuhrah.org Dinner $15: Roast Turkey, Herbed Red Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables,Tossed Green Salad NOVEMBER 2015 Meal RSVP by November 6 to Shari at [email protected] or 952-426-3023 Zuhrah Arabian (USPS # 699-560) is published monthly by Zuhrah Shriners, 6120 Blue Circle Drive, Minnetonka, MN 55343-9109. Periodicals postage paid at Minnetonka, MN and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Zuhrah Arabian, 6120 Blue Circle Drive, Minnetonka, MN 55343-9109. Subscription price $12.00 a year. Zuhrah Stated Meeting ZUHRAH SHRINE DIVAN Friday, December 11, 2015 ELECTED Potentate...... Ross Hjermstad Zuhrah Shrine Center Chief Rabban ...... Adrian Skytland Assistant Rabban ...... Michael LaVine 6120 Blue Circle Drive, Minnetonka, MN 55343 High Priest & Prophet...... James Burlingame Jr. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. / Meeting at 7:00 p.m. Oriental Guide ...... Bradford Roberts Recorder ...... Donald Wurden Dinner $15: Marinated Flank Steak, Herb Red Potatoes, Garlic Green Beans,Tossed Salad Treasurer...... Al Niederhaus APPOINTED Meal RSVP by December 4 to Shari at [email protected] or 952-426-3023 First Ceremonial Master ...... Verl Raap Second Ceremonial Master...... Dean Botts Marshal ...... Owen Seeley Captain of the Guard...... Jon Pavola Outer Guard...... Jason Sagstetter Chaplain...... Jack Gersdorf Volunteer and Future ARABIAN EDITOR Zuhrah Send news items to: [email protected] Event RSVPs Stated Meeting Bobbie Lampi We are going to use email to locations RSL desktop publishing services Shrine coordinate our events, rather than 320-251-9115 [email protected] using a calling tree or preprinting 18 Fairfield Court, Saint Cloud, MN 56303 November 13, 2015 event tickets.To assist us in coordi- Circus Zuhrah Shrine Center nating volunteers at large events, SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN – TWIN CITIES 6120 Blue Circle Drive such as the Circus, you will sign-up 2025 East River Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55414 Minnetonka, MN 55343 at [email protected] help us Phone: 612-596-6100 Nov 27 – 29th plan adequately when food is served, please RSVP to [email protected]. December 11, 2015 Please use these email addresses Target Center Zuhrah Shrine Center Office Hours at when you see them in the various 6120 Blue Circle Drive communications to help us plan our Minneapolis Minnetonka, MN 55343 Zuhrah Shrine Center various events. Hours of Operation The Zuhrah Shrine administrative office: Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. VoiceMail and Email Addresses IN MEMORIAM Zuhrah phone 952-426-3023 You may also email comments and questions as follows: Sunshine [email protected] [email protected] Committee [email protected] [email protected] When you hear of a [email protected] [email protected] Noble who has been ill, [email protected] [email protected] hospitalized, convalescent, or Upcoming In an effort to make your Divan more accessible to the Nobility, shut-in, please contact the we have created an email address: [email protected]. Zuhrah Richard J Revell Temple Office, 952-426-3023. Please put this in your address book. If you want to ask the Divan a question It is important to provide or make a suggestion, or if you are concerned about something, send an email Donald J Brown Events the Noble’s address, name of to this address and the entire Divan will get a copy.The Divan has committed Harold J Lysne hospital or nursing home.We (new events are in red) to follow up with all emails that we receive. John (Jack) Beaver Send changes of address to now have a new e-mail address, Nov 8...... Potentate’s Pre-Circus 6120 Blue Circle Drive, Minnetonka, MN 55343-9109 Kenneth W Sotherlund you can contact the committee Thank You Party James A Snyder at [email protected]. Nov 13 ...... Zuhrah Stated Meeting John W Schultz Nov 13...... Cheers Pablos Ladies Night A new sign-out system has Nov 14 ...... Big Tent Event Units and Clubs been implemented for Nov 22 ...... Minnesota Valley When you have news to include in an issue of the Arabian, wheelchairs on loan from Pancake Breakfast please send it by email, if possible, to [email protected] Zuhrah Temple. If you have Nov 27–29....Minneapolis Shrine Circus NEWS obtained a wheelchair in the Target Center • Send your news in the body of an email, or attach a Word past and are not using it, we document, or attach a PDF – especially for event ads. would appreciate having it • Put Arabian in the Subject line of the email. returned.We have had many PHOTOS requests for wheelchairs this • Attach JPG photos to an email or a Word document Members Send year. If you return a wheel- • Original digital photos are preferred Changes of Address to chair, kindly return it through • Set digital cameras to higher-quality file size the office for our record • Identify people in photo 6120 Blue Circle Drive keeping. Donated wheel- • Include caption for use with the photo. Minnetonka, MN 55343-9109 chairs in good condition will DEADLINE: 10th of the month or: 952-426-3023 be accepted, too. News submitted after deadline will be included on a space available basis. or: [email protected] NOVEMBER 2015 ZUHRAH ARABIAN 3

From the Potentate

cornerstone, ironwork railings, and the list is growing. Personally, I am very proud of our accomplishments. I would like all our Nobles to know that our organization has some very talented people who are willing to take their personal time to create a Our new Zuhrah Shriners phone number November 27-29 at Target Center in Minneapolis – and the better home for all of us. With a new Zuhrah Shrine Center, a few new things are excitement is building! Program Book Ads are still available The rest of the year is filled with in order, including a new Zuhrah Shriners phone number. for the Circus, as deadline for your ads is November 1st. As several opportunities for us to use Our phone number is: 952-426-3023. Our next Stated plans for the Zuhrah Shrine Circus are spinning up, contact our new facility and come back Meeting is on November13th. Have you called or emailed Brad Johnson and the Circus Committee for how you can together as a great fraternity. On today with your RSVP for dinner that evening? You can call help and assist—we appreciate your assistance. November 8th we have a “Pre-Circus the office or email to [email protected] . Lifetime Membership Thank You” party in our new Oasis. It Big Tent Event – Fall Ceremonial Get your Lifetime Membership before January 1st – and is a time for all volunteers to get Big Tent Event IV is on November 14th at the Scottish Rite of you will save money. Your Shrine dues are comprised of revved up and excited for our biggest Minneapolis as a major event in Minnesota Masonry this year. three components that currently add up to $100 at Zuhrah fund-raising event for the year, This event is in cooperation with the Grand Master of for 2015. Zuhrah’s portion of the dues or Shriners Hospital Zuhrah’s Shrine Circus.It is also a time Minnesota Masons and the Potentates of Zuhrah, Osman, and did not change their dues amount – just the third compo- for your Potentate to extend his Aad Temples.The day will begin with a Master Mason Degree nent of Shriners International is increasing at the first of the ‘Thanks’ to the Nobles, Ladies and followed by the Zuhrah Ceremonial and the Ritualistic Divan. year.You can get a Lifetime Membership in all or any one of Ross E. Hjermstad, Potentate their families for their hard work and Contact 1st Ceremonial Master Verl Raap at these three components and is quite affordable. Inquire to dedication during the Circus. It will be [email protected] with your candidates and petitions. Cost Verl Raap or [email protected] for more information about a time of friendship and fellowship; to join Zuhrah Shriners is $150 which includes your dues for the this. *Be sure to refer to the Zuhrah eRabian weekly email Nobles, Ladies and Friends of appetizers and beverages will be avail- remainder of 2015 and also for 2016, your fez, and many more as well, as the link to click to find the PDF file with informa- Zuhrah, able,the Band is scheduled to perform benefits. Even if your candidate wants to be fezzed at the Shrine tion is on the left hand side column. Zuhrah is at home! The Nobility and we will have games and activities Circus at Target Center – contact our 1st Ceremonial Master to held its first Stated meeting in our Reminder - Opportunities for the kids. join our Big Tent Event on November 14th. Come and plan for Each day and each of our activities is a “Membership renovated space on October 16th. I November 27-29th is the Shrine another great day for Minnesota Masons and Shriners at The Big personally want to send out a big Opportunity”… consider this a chance to bring potential Circus at the Target Center down- Tent Event.Wear your Fez – support those new candidates. candidates to see and hear not only what being a Shriner is ‘Thank You’ to the many people who town Minneapolis. We are going to made this transition happen. I am Circus on Thanksgiving weekend! all about, but the fun of being a part of Zuhrah Shriners. need all hands on deck to help make We are preparing for the Zuhrah Shrine Circus on Making a difference – depends on what you do for others as referring to people who helped dis- this event one of Zuhrah biggest pose of three 40-yard dumpsters well. Opportunities are here: step forward, help others, and event. Please make plans to help at create a memory. from the Fridley location, the indi- one of our seven performances. viduals who moved the items to Please refer to the separate notice Minnetonka and moved into the in this edition of the Arabian. storage location and packed up the Once again I can’t thank the Circus equipment into its trailer. Nobles and Ladies of Zuhrah Shrine This has been a transitional year for their unselfish commitment to for Zuhrah. Hundreds and hundreds Zuhrah and making the renovated of volunteer hours were dedicated building our new home. by various Nobles to ensure Have a very Happy Thanksgiving. Zuhrah’s new home fits best with our See you at the Circus! Nobility. Zuhrah received the benefit of professional services from our Fraternally, Nobles in the areas of general con- Ross E. Hjermstad tract supervision, design, IT, kitchen 2015 Zuhrah Potentate and bar layout, outdoor patio design, [email protected] 4 ZUHRAH ARABIAN NOVEMBER 2015 New Dues Card Program IMPERIAL WORLD At the beginning of October, you card, much like the tabs for your car should have received your 2016 Dues license plates. statement.You will immediately notice Once our office receives your pay- two things: first, the price increase, ment it will be entered into the system. OF SHRINERS and second, the statement is coming Then starting in December/January, to you from the Imperial and not your new Dues card will be distributed Zuhrah. directly from Headquarters. After the For an explanation regarding the initial distribution of cards, new dues Per Capita Increase price increase, please see the article, cards will be mailed out on a bi-weekly Per Capita Tax Increase, on page 6 in basis. This new process will reduce the Nobles, the Arabian regarding the increase. work and the costs for our Temple.As At the 2015 Imperial Session, a motion was brought to increase the Imperial Per Capita Tax, from $15.00 to With regards to the 2016 Dues with any new process there is likely to $30.00, per year.This motion received the majority of the votes required to pass.The reasons behind the increase Statement being distributed by the be issues, we ask you to be patient as are many and similar to those being experienced in many Temples: decreasing membership, steady or increasing Imperial Headquarters, this is part of we work with Headquarters to operational costs, and a desire to increase the value to the Temples and to you, the Noble. the new membership database pro- resolve any issues that arise. What does this mean to you, the Noble? It means when you receive your dues statement in October, you will see gram that Imperial Headquarters If you have any question please feel an increase of $15.00. For the Noble with the status of ‘Regular’ you will be asked to pay $115.00, up from $100.00 rolled out this summer. Headquarters free to contact me at in previous years. will be distributing the Dues Notices [email protected],or any mem- Let me make this perfectly clear, the amount of the $115.00 that is your Zuhrah dues will remain at $80.00.All of and a new permanent plastic dues ber of the Divan. the extra $15.00 will go directly to the Imperial Headquarters. Zuhrah will not see a revenue increase because of card. If you are a member of the Fraternally, this increase. Scottish Rite, this program is very sim- 2015 Dues of $100 2016 Dues of $115 ilar. In subsequent years you will Al Niederhaus P.P. Zuhrah Dues $80.00 $80.00 receive a year sticker to place on your 2015 Treasurer Imperial Per Capita $15.00 $30.00 Hospital Per Capita $5.00 $5.00 Total $100.00 $115.00

What will you get for the extra $15.00? This will allow the Imperial Headquarters to continue to provide support for our Temple, as well as opportunities to expand our membership and recognition both locally and abroad. Just one example would be the new Dues Statement and Dues card program. Please see the other article on page 3 of this Arabian for a full explanation. If you would like to avoid paying this increased Per Capita Tax, you may become an Imperial Life Per Capita Member.To do so, submit a payment of $450.00 ($15 x 30 years), to the office by December 31, 2015.Then your FORMERLY 2016 dues would be only $85.00. Life memberships are also available for Zuhrah, and the Hospital Per Capita, for more details on these programs, please contact the office. DAVID AGENCY INC If you have any questions please feel free to contact me or any member of the Divan and we will be glad to answer them. DICK DEVINE If you would like to receive a copy of the official notification sent by the Imperial Headquarters, send me an email at [email protected] or the office has a copy as well. 6500 CITY WEST PKWY #100 Fraternally, Al Niederhaus P.P. EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344 2015 Treasurer PH 952-277-0610 EMAIL [email protected] NOVEMBER 2015 ZUHRAH ARABIAN 5 SHRINERS HOSPITAL – TWIN CITIES

2015 LEND A HAND Service Project for the Lauren Elm, Director of Public and Community Relations Shriners Hospital for Children® - Twin Cities Benefit of the Patients at Shriners Hospitals 2025 East River Parkway for Children-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN 55414 The focus of the project is to inform the Nobility and their Ladies about the specific Office: 612-596-6119 needs for the patients throughout the year,beyond the call for donated toys at Christmas. Cell: 612-214-8589 The project has received $2,420 directly plus non-cash donated items through October. Email: [email protected] Fezzy will have a collection basket at the November Stated meeting and at the Circus www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/twincities in the Potentate’s Room for you to drop off items. Deb Hjermstad, Lady of Zuhrah’s 2015 Potentate

FEZZY, our Love to the Rescue Ambassador for the Shriners Honored Ladies Luncheon Hospitals for Children, has volun- Thank you again to all the units and Clubs for your generous support. teered to help Deb share the mes- The Luncheon was held Saturday, September 26, 2015, at the Minneapolis Scottish sage throughout Zuhrah. This is Rite. Over 100 ladies attended the Luncheon.There was much visiting and laughter how you can LEND A HAND: from both old and new friends. The Metropolitan Boys Choir entertained the Donate items: fabric/fleece, yarn, ladies and they were a huge hit! Thank you to the Divan for serving the lunch and active wear, toys and craft kits. to the Guardians for assisting the ladies in the parking lot and in the building. Volunteer time: complete blan- A wonderful time was had by all. kets, hats, mittens, alter the active wear for rehab. Thanks again— Linda Burlingame Contribute money or gift cards: Chairperson 2015 Honored Ladies Luncheon Make check payable to Deb Hjermstad, note LEND A HAND in the memo.All monies will be used to purchase items listed with the bal- ance donated at the end of the year to the Womens General Auxiliary and Shriners Hospitals for Children–Twin Cities (designated o Child Life: craft items or kits local activities/programs). such as looms, beads, foam art, Left and below is an outline of items friendship bracelets. that are needed at the Hospital. o Travel Activity: crayons (small count), puzzle books, canvas book bag. o Active Wear: Suitpants for rehab that have been adapted with snap tape closures. o Prom Night: Formal wear (suited for teenagers), nail polish, accessories. The SHFC-TC holds an annual Prom Night for the patients in April. o Soft and Cuddly: fleece blankets, pillowcase, hats and mittens. o Teenagers: charm holders, soccer/footballs, fashion scarves, disposable camera. o Gift Cards: $5.00–$10.00 to fast food,Target, iTunes. o BINGO Prizes: Matchbox cars, card games.

The Nobility along with Units and Clubs, are encouraged to bring items regularly throughout the year.A collection basket will be at Zuhrah social events and stated meetings for items that you would like to donate to the Lend A Hand project.

Zuhrah Ladies Connect The Divan Ladies are developing a Ladies Mentoring program in tandem with the Zuhrah Strong Membership Committee. One feature of the program is direct communication to the Ladies about events happening at Zuhrah for the Noble's Lady and family, Zuhrah Ladies Connect.Another aspect is personal contact with the new Noble Lady dur- ing the time the Noble is going through the Ceremonial. In the near future The Zuhrah Ladies Guidebook will serve as an information resource tool, and will be available at www.zuhrah.org, LadiesInfo (tab in the upper right corner). Do you have a question? Email it to [email protected] and you will receive a response from a member of the Ladies Mentoring team. Do you know a Lady who would like to be added to the Ladies Connect communications? Email her name to [email protected].

Zuhrah Divan Ladies [email protected] 6 ZUHRAH ARABIAN NOVEMBER 2015 THE WORLD OF ZUHRAH SHRINE Masonic Relations Let’s all go to the Circus! Committee On November 8th, the Grand Masters • Sunday, November 22nd – 2:00 p.m. Class will be held by the Minnesota Officer Installation, Minnehaha Lodge Chapters DeMolay.The DeMolay degrees No. 165, Minneapolis, MN. will be performed at Templar Lodge. If • Monday, November 30th – 6:30 p.m. you are a senior DeMolay,then come out MetroEast Master Mason Degree and refresh your memory and take a trip Lodge of Instruction, Daylight Lodge down memory lane to see what you can No. 348, Roseville, MN. remember. If you are not a senior Scottish Rite DeMolay, then come and see the degrees • Thursday, November 5th – 5:30 p.m. to learn about this organization for youth. Minneapolis Valley Council of Kadosh We all need to be advocates for both Feast. DeMolay and Job’s Daughters. It is very • Thursday, November 12th – 5:45 p.m. important to get the youth involved Military Historical Society of Minnesota early. presentation, Minneapolis Valley. I remember one evening my dad • Friday, December 11th to Saturday, telling me to come with him to the December 12th – Centennial Reunion Lodge. I asked why and was told I would and Banquet, Minneapolis Valley. find out when I got there, so down to York Rite Lodge we went.The Master Masons who Detailed information on many York had teenage sons decided a DeMolay Rite events is now available on Chapter was going to be formed and www.mnyorkrite.org. that-was-that. Order of Eastern Star I hear parents saying the kids want to • Sunday, November 1st to Thursday, be in sports. Sports do not provide life November 5th – General Grand skills training like Job’s Daughters or Chapter OES, Pittsburgh, PA. The Shrine Circus is Zuhrah’s largest annual fundraiser. • Sell Ride Tickets on the Main Floor DeMolay. I am not advocating anyone Youth The past few years, the Circus has been held the Friday The rides consist of elephant rides, pony rides and keep their daughters or sons from par- • Sunday, November 8th – 2:00 p.m. through Sunday of Thanksgiving weekend,The proceeds are bounce ball structures.There are four ticket booths staffed ticipating in sports, but I do believe there Grand Masters Class, Templar Lodge, used to support the operations of Zuhrah Shrine Center by two Volunteers plus one Guardian at each booth, eight is much more richness to life that only St. Louis Park, MN. and the Nobility’s fraternal relations; they are not for the volunteers are needed at each performance. sports. Just look how much we all enjoy • 27 28 29 DeMolay Chapter will be benefit of the Shriners Hospitals for Children. our wonderful fraternity. Sometimes kids working at the Zuhrah Shrine Circus • Sell Circus Program Books, Cotton Candy and/or just need a little push to get them going. Check out www.MNDeMolay.org for Circus Program Book Novelties on all Levels So, if you have kids or grandkids, get additional information. The Circus Program Book is a coloring book with pages them engaged in our fraternity by supported by various sponsors that purchase advertise- introducing them to DeMolay and • Time commitment: You are welcome to post your ment,The Program Book also contains the Zuhrah Funsters Job’s Daughters. I don’t think you will One hour before the performance (coincides with the Masonic related events and fundraisers color photographs that are popular with autograph seekers, go wrong and they will build lifelong doors opening for customer access to the Target Center), dates on the Zuhrah Shrine Masonic Solicitation to businesses for advertisement in the Program relationships. during the ? hour intermission and ? hour at the end of each Relations Committee’s Facebook page at Book begins in the summer, If you need help in getting informa- performance. www.facebook.com/mnmasonicevents To purchase advertising in the Circus Program Book, tion about some appendant Masonic after you “Like” the page. contact [email protected], organizations and don’t know who to • Skills: The whole fraternity is better off when talk to, please talk to me and I will help Public friendly personality; Ability to accurately return we are all active and together. Don’t just you get connected. Booster Tickets change quickly to the cus-tomer; Accountable for money restrict yourself and limit your activity to Here are some events that are hap- The Booster Ticket program begins in mid-July when apron to the "Circus Bank". only one or two things. There is a rich pening: every Zuhrah Noble is mailed 10 Booster tickets, The experience in Masonry and plenty of phi- Nobles are asked to purchase the tickets and then 1) give Blue Lodges • Amenities for Volunteers: lanthropies in need of your assistance. them to neighbors, family and friends or 2) return the tick- • Saturday, November 14th – 7:30 a.m. The Zuhrah Pipe and Drums Unit has gained a reputation ets to Zuhrah to be distributed to non-profit organizations Big Tent Event with Master Mason Carl Lidstrom, Chairman for their culinary skills and will again offer hot meals (B, L, for them to bring children to the Circus. Degree in the morning, Minneapolis [email protected] D) at a reasonable price in The Elephant Room. The To purchase Booster Tickets, contact [email protected]. Scottish Rite. 952-232-6408 Potentate's Room is a place to relax between performances • Monday, November 16th – 7:00 p.m. with refreshments and snacks. Fourth School of Instruction, Lake Volunteer During Circus Week Zuhrah’s 1st Ceremonial Master is responsible for the Wilson Lodge No. 262, Lake Wilson, Before and After Circus MN. Zuhrah Circus Volunteer Crew and the scheduling, Volunteers will need a Circus “Worker Button” to gain • Two Days Prior to Circus: access behind the scenes at the Target Center.Volunteers At warehouse/storage: Load circus equipment onto mov- will be contacted to confirm the schedule and how to ing trucks for transport to Target Center, Minneapolis, obtain a “Worker Button.” At Target Center: Un-load circus equipment into Target Let us know when you are able to work at the Circus. Center storage area, Email the times you are available and desired area of inter- est to: [email protected]. • Friday Morning of Circus: At Target Center: Move circus equipment from Target At the Circus Center storage area to designated areas, • Circus performances: Friday,1:30 p.m. - be on the floor ready to work at 12:30 p.m. • Sunday Evening of Circus: Friday, 6:30 p.m. - be on the floor ready to work at 5:30 p.m. At Target Center: Load circus equipment onto moving Saturday,10:30 a.m. - be on the floor ready to work at 9:30 a.m. trucks for transport to Warehouse/storage, Saturday,3:00 p.m.- be on the floor ready to work at 2:00 p.m. At Warehouse/storage: Unload circus equipment Zuhrah’s Saturday,7:30 p.m.- be on the floor ready to work at 6:30 p.m. storage area, Sunday,1:30 p.m. - be on the floor ready to work at 12:30 p.m. Find additional information about the Zuhrah Shrine Sunday, 6:00 p.m. - be on the floor ready to work at 5:00 p.m. Circus on its website: http://minneapoliscircus.com

SAVE THE DATE !! Zuhrah Leadership Seminar January 9, 2016 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Zuhrah Shrine Center 6120 Blue Circle Drive Minnetonka, MN 55343 An event not to be missed for all in Leadership positions in 2016 NOVEMBER 2015 ZUHRAH ARABIAN 7 ZUHRAH SHRINE UNITS

set. We hope to be part of the The Ceremonial Unit Christmas Party Anniversary congrats goes out to Minnesota Valley Installation and prac- will be in lieu of our regular December Nobles and their ladies: Jim and tice just once or twice a month for the stated meeting on Tuesday, December Nancy Rust (22) and Mark and Sarah mini drill. Several Patrollers can march 15. Mike Rudolph did some checking Kipp (27). Birthday wishes to Lisa 4 to 5 minutes. We have our team around and El Rodizio Burlingame-Hockert. ready to go, wanting to go, and practice (www.rodiziogrill.com/maplegrove) in The band is planning on playing that will take place come rain or snow. Maple Grove is a great Brazilian steak- before some shows at the Circus Roger Jones has started to get his house where the servers come to your Thanksgiving weekend. If you are able, crew up and running for the Circus.We table with skewers of meat until you get please stop by and check us out. just have Friday, Saturday and Sunday. A the meatsweats.This scribe can attest to To continue the series on some of few shows to sell snow cones. His wife The Fall Shrine Ceremonial is coming the tremendous quality and unlimited the Frequently Asked Questions the Kathy does such a good job. Roger is up quickly—Saturday, November 14 to quantity of food from personal knowl- Band receives at parades: looking for someone to hustle snow be exact—and will be a joint edge.Plus,rumor has it that they are will- Q: Are steel drums used in today’s The Patrol has had a fun filled couple Ceremonial with Osman Shrine.It is also of months. We worked with Ron cones at the elevator as his wife does at ing to donate a portion of the money music? the other location. He thinks we can get a part of the Masonic Big Tent Event at they take in to the Shriners Hospital A: Yes, steel drums can be heard in Hechsel with John Benson at Benson the Minneapolis Scottish Rite. It’s fun to Metals painting the railings made by more business out of that area with an More details will follow next month. many different types of music today. out front sales person. Roger has work with our friends across the river No visits from the Black Camel for any Typically steel drums are used to play Benson Metals that will be used at the on joint Ceremonials. Zuhrah and Shrine Center. Gary Sibben past already turned in a Circus ad for the of our members last month, but the calypsos and other Caribbean Island Circus coloring book.Thanks, Roger. Osman have different productions for world lost a great American when God music. Today there is music for the steel Potentate, Robert Rannow, Tim their respective Ceremonials and it’s fun Thorbus President, John Rantala, and The Patrol held elections for next called Yogi Berra home.A baseball legend drums for just about every occasion and year. President Tim Thorbus after 5 to see the results of them being blended known perhaps more for his witty style of music. Steel drum bands have Captain Bill Ashbeck were able to help together.PLUS, there will be an Oriental John paint the Shrine emblem and years in office will be replaced by Past quotes (“It ain’t over till it’s over;” “when recorded such songs as Pachelbel’s Canon Potentate Gary Sibben. Captain Bill Band at the Fall Ceremonial, compli- you see a fork in the road, take it;” and in D, to (Beatles) Eleanor Rigby,to (Carlos Mason emblem. John Benson Company ments of the Austin Shrine Club. Below does great work.This work was done at Ashbeck after one year Vice President, “it’s déjà vu all over again”),Yogi once said, Santana) Oye Como Va,to Amazing Grace one year President, three years is the tentative cast as of early October: “A lot of guys go,‘Hey,Yog,say a Yogi-ism.’ to many Christmas songs. no charge to the Shrine. Please give Master of Ceremonies and Benson Metals a great thanks, well that Treasurer, three years Captain has I tell ’em,‘I don’t know any.’ They want me Robert Greenidge is one of the most been replaced by Jack Annett, our past Fez Lecture - Frank Spevak to make one up. I don’t make ’em up. I renowned steel drum players in the would be John Benson. Benson Metal’s Potentate - John Davenport phone Number 651-452-8556 or email; Captain. Noble Al Paulson was elect- don’t even know when I say it.They’re the world and is a member of Jimmy Buffet’s ed as Vice President, John Benson as Chief Rabban - Ron Ward truth.And it is the truth. I don’t know.” Coral Reefer Band. Any Parrotheads [email protected] Assistant Rabban - Tony Cicchese We mourn the loss of a true friend Quartermaster, Noble Tim Thorbus as Fraternally, should be able to hear the steel drums 2nd Lt., Noble Bill Ashbeck as 1st.Lt. High Priest & Prophet - John Curlott on such songs as Brown Eyed Girl, Edward Werbachowski who was killed in John Hultquist Our strong man Ivan Erickson as Oriental Guide - Steve Northquest Come Monday, Margaritaville, Changes a motorcycle accident. Ed was only 36 1st Ceremonial Master - Hank Paulson Arabian Scribe years old. He has two lovely children. His Treasurer again. We invite others to in Latitudes and many others. help the running of the Patrol. 2nd Ceremonial Master - Scott Rich Your Steel Drum Band mostly plays service was held at Compass Lodge and Marshal - Verl Rapp Washburn McReavy chapel.It was attend- Regards, Jamaican genre music including Yellow Muezzin - Todd Henderson Bird, Jamaican Farewell and The Limbo. ed by members of the many organiza- LTC Bill Ashbeck Help is needed setting up the ritualistic tions: The Knights Templar, Masonic Captain Zuhrah Patrol We also play the 1990’s Macarena which oasis following the Third Degree as well is always well received along the parade Grand Lodge, Ceremonial , Robbinsdale as dismantling it following the Ceremonial Shrine Club, the Shrine Potentate, and route.We are open to learning some new and loading the set and costumes into the tunes; but, need a few more panners to Patrol members to name a few.The lodge trailer. was packed with people paying their last make sure we can cover all the parts. As Zuhrah transitions into its new home If there are any Parrotheads or Nobles respects to a truly fine Mason. His daugh- at 6120 Blue Circle Drive in Minnetonka, ter, a member of Job’s Daughters, sang out in Zuharahland who would like to Units and Clubs will also begin meeting at know more about the Steel Drum Band, several songs, his dad shared his loss. One the facility.As of this writing, plans are for member at the service shared an event in please contact me for additional informa- the November Ceremonial Unit Meeting tion and a practice schedule.We practice Ed’s short life. Ed had visited a pawn shop (which will be on Tuesday, November 17) and found a Masonic ring in the shop. Ed Saturday morning at 9 a.m. at the will be at the new Zuhrah,and we are hop- Plymouth Masonic Lodge in Crystal.We was able to get the name of the Mason ing that our dinner will be catered. If not, and bought the ring back from the pawn participate in 12-15 parades each year. the officers will be stopping at White Castle Greetings Nobles, Ladies and Friends, shop and gave it back to the Mason. Ed You may drive to the parade site or ride on the way to the meeting. The black camel has once again visited was a Patroller and came to the Patrol with us in our 11-passenger van.We per- The Ceremonial Unit will be working our Brethen. As many of you know through Fred Sibben and Tim Thorbus.He form on a beautiful float under a colorful the circus—which is on Thanksgiving Noble Jack Beaver was called to the was instrumental in putting the Patrol on canopy. Learning to play the steel drums weekend, Friday, November 27–Sunday, Celestial Lodge on October 10th. Jack Facebook.We miss his energy he bought is quite quick and painless. You should November 29 again this year—doing was a very active Nobel in Zuhrah being and shared with us. give it a try. what we do best—counting the money. a member of several musical units includ- We had our last parade of the 2015 at Finally, as we will be celebrating Jay Peterson will be coordinating volun- ing the Steel Drum Band. Jack was a two DAYTON HERITAGE DAY was a great Thanksgiving this month, I will close with teers, so please volunteer a shift or two if time Past Patron of the Robbinsdale success. Rob Rannow, John Rantala, Al parts of the proclamation of the first you can. Jay always needs extra help Chapter of OES and was currently their Paulson, John Benson, Curt Tvinneriem Thanksgiving in the United States by Sunday evening. It is a lot easier of a task Associate Patron. Saturday mornings you Phillip Epstein, Captain Bill Ashbeck, President George Washington on with automated machines than in the old could frequently find him at McLodge in President Tim Thorbus , Past Potentate October 3, 1789. ‘Whereas it is the duty of days when someone would give Westberg Robbinsdale with many other Brothers all nations to acknowledge the providence of Gary Sibben on his Segway.The weather a stack of ones with a bill folded in half in and Nobles. Jack will be sadly missed by Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful was great the parade was short. The the middle of the stack and then laugh so many. Our thoughts and prayers are for His benefits, and humbly to implore His Patrol purchased the meal for us. Ivan when he counted $101 the first time and with his lady Sharon, their daughter protection and favor.… I do recommend and Erickson came to eat with us and paid the $99 when he counted it the second time. Jenifer and his entire family. assign Thursday, the 26th day of November bill and collected the check for the parade. We know that John is looking down on us next, to be devoted by the people of these We eat at the Senior Center 2 blocks “adjusting his glasses” right now. States to the service of that great and glori- from the parade. I would like to thank ous Being who is the beneficent author of all Patrollers who were able to overlook the good that was, that is, or that will be; that their aches and pains to march the parade. we may then all unite in rendering unto Him We did three movements, In Succession, our sincere and humble thanks for His kind Right and Left full about, and Company care and protection of the people of this Front.We did a little practice before the Quality Pre-Owned Vehicles country. … And also that we may then unite parade. All went ok. The company Front in most humbly offering our prayers and sup- needed a little more practice to come and plications to the great Lord and Ruler of form the straight line in crossing the Nations, and beseech Him to pardon our street. The beer tent was nice and the national and other transgressions; to enable cigar smoking added enjoyment to the us all, whether in public or private stations, to friendship shared after the event. perform our several and relative duties prop- Scott Jones, Roger Jones’ son, joined erly and punctually. … to bless them with us to march at the American Inn. Scott good governments, peace, and concord; to is going to help us with the Patrol promote the knowledge and practice of true Facebook page and march. The Patrol religion and virtue,and the increase of science will continue to practice at the Moose The Sunshine Committee reports that among them and us; and, generally, to grant restaurant located on Monroe and our Director Emeritus Jim Burlingame, Sr. unto all mankind such a degree of temporal Spring Street in North Minneapolis. PP is recovering well from his recent sur- prosperity as He alone knows to be best.’ The drinks are cheap and food good. gery.At the time of writing this article,our Mark Kipp Our Christmas Party date has been President, Ron Peterson, was scheduled 763-404-2476 set and the Cap Shuey date has been for surgery.Here is for a speedy recovery. [email protected] 8 ZUHRAH ARABIAN NOVEMBER 2015 ZUHRAH SHRINE UNITS

Cruising down to the south end of Gull Lake we arrived at our next desti- nation; a beautiful, relaxing cruise on Gull Lake with lunch buffet and some fall colors

September started out rather quietly for the Guardians, but things really The LOH will be presenting the col- This is the month of possible snow and What a year.We had a great Mystery picked up in the second half of the ors at the November 13th Zuhrah ‘Thanksgiving’ and the Shrine Circus Trip the weekend of October 3rd & 4th. month. It really got going with the Stated Meeting. begins to express our attention toward After some last minute instructions our Willmar Circus that yours truly worked Saturday, the 14th of November, the family communication efforts. ZARC group of 16 cars (34 people) headed out, on September 18th. Approximately Big Tent Event takes place in the morning expresses greetings to all of its members following our leaders Steven & Pat forty-three buses rolled into the Willmar with a Master Mason Degree followed by as well as the Zuhrah Shrine membership. Maslonka. We cruised the back roads Civic Center on that Friday morning as a Shrine Ceremonial.That evening start- During the month of October, our from Medina through Corcoran, Loretto, Willmar Shrine Club gives all third ing at 6:15 p.m. the LOH Annual Veterans ZARC meeting was held in the evening Greenfield, Rockford, Delano and Buffalo graders in their immediate radius of up Day Observance & Installation of at the Scottish Rite Temple.The last year to our first stop in Monticello at the VEIT to 100 miles a free entrance into the cir- Officers will take place at the Zuhrah 2014 we changed our unit meeting times Automotive Foundation (a hidden treas- cus. Of course, you can’t have that many Shrine Center on Blue Circle Drive. to the second Thursday of the month for ure);here’s a picture of some great Autos After the cruise we hit the road kids on the loose without some supervi- Social hour at 6:15 & Dinner at 7:15.This convenience of some members, and the and Memorabilia and Zuhrah Antique once again.With the day winding down sion, so for every six kids there was an will be a great day for Masonry & the VFW club scheduling is still at the Cars parked outside. we are on the last leg of our trip, fol- able-bodied chaperone to guide them. Shrine.We encourage all to take part and Richfield VFW Club. lowing the leader we arrive at our last In all there was about 1,600 people at enjoy the day. The cost of the dinner There is concern that the ZARC unit destination; a great little winery the open show on that Friday. In addi- will be $35; if you are interrested in may be able to add to our membership “DeCorsa Vineyard” Isle, Minnesota. tion, the ladies of the Wilmar Shrine attending contact me a 952-250-6420. if we met in the later evening hours for Club put on a fantastic meal every day I need to update the LOH email those who are working. In general the for all the circus workers.They not only addresses. We have people change e- Zuhrah Temple has experienced a fair cover lunch, but also dinner just before mail addresses and not receive the number of new members and hopefully the evening show crowd starts showing emails. Send me your email address to we could add a few to our ZARC unit as up. In the morning, to keep us going, they [email protected], and I will make well. We welcome any newer Shrine also supply coffee, donuts and other the changes. members to add their interest and share sweets. Great job, ladies, and thanks Thanksgiving weekend Zuhrah’s Circus our communication type experiences. from one well fed Guardian. will be taking place.The LOH will be sell- Our officers of ZARC for the ensuing Just two days later on September ing Popcorn, Peanuts & Candy again this 2016 year slate is in order, and it appears After two days on the road our 20th, four Guardians worked a very year. I will send a email with the show that our selection could remain unchanged. After viewing many beautiful cars, adventure comes to an end.We thank busy Bloomington SC pancake breakfast times and location of the room that we Presently the President and Treasurer has boats, motorcycles, classic gas pumps our Ladies, guests and members for for five and one- half hours. Thanks to will be using at the Circus. I encourage all been PP Don Wurden, K0IYN, with the and other memorabilia we headed out such a wonderful time. It’s time to Captain Brad, Keith, Nathan and Pete to come on down one day,two days or all Secretary position filled by Phil Epstein, to our next destination. Traveling head out dreaming of the warm for a job well done.There were no inci- three days and help to make the Circus a WE0K, Ken Skoog,W0PTP,is presently the through Clearwater, Clear Lake, St. breezes and open roads for next year’s dents or dents to report. success and enjoy working with your fel- scribe. Vice President Bernie Wiklund, Cloud,Sauk Rapids,Sartell,North Prairie adventures and parade season. The following Saturday on the twen- low Legion Brothers. W0ZIP has his time primarily taken up we stopped in Little Falls for a leisurely Our business meetings are held the ty sixth, five Guardians worked a very That’s it for this month—enjoy the within his job change and cannot be includ- lunch then a tour of The Minnesota 2nd Wednesday of the month starting busy parking lot at the Zuhrah Honored start of the Holiday Season. ed during daily ZARC meetings. Fishing Museum.Fishing has played a vital at 7 p.m. we currently meet at the Park Ladies Luncheon at the Scottish Rite PP Hank Gyllenblad Adj. There is time to honor our member role in the lives of many Minnesotans; Tavern in St. Louis Park and many Center.We helped the ladies get parked 952-250-6420 Jim Ekse, K0USR for continuing to be the with over 10,000 artifacts to display the members arrive early around 6 p.m. and then escorted many of them into Net control of the Shrine Hospital Net evolution of fresh water fishing, from for food, beverage and conversation. and out of the building.This is just one of for these many years.As we stated before motors dating back to 1902,fishing lures, Monthly Burger Runs are the 4th many events the Guardians work each our honorary member Arlan Ross, tackle boxes, poles and reels. Wednesday of the month and start year without charge to Zuhrah in the WD0BJT who had relinquished the job Back on the road, we head out of around 6 p.m.at preselected restaurants. spirit of brotherly love. Guardians work- and moved to Park Rapids a number of Little Falls through Randall, Pillager, Since we will all be busy with the holi- ing this event were Captain Brad, Brian years ago.This net started by ZARC per- Baxter finding our way to the days, Circus and more holidays our next Preuss, Jeremy Cohrs, Matt Petersen and sons many years ago is still functioning Arrowwood Lodge at Brainerd for our Burger run will be in January 2016— Pete.Then, on Friday night, October 2nd, and ZARC still strongly justifies its Sunday overnight stay.We enjoyed an evening watch for time and location. Matt Petersen and I handled the morning contacts on ham radio frequen- of good food and fun. If you can pic- Stephen Laumann Scottish Rite Care Gala of over one cy 3.908 MHZ at 8 a.m. For those ham ture this, after dinner to mix things up 2015 President hundred and twenty members and their operators who are interested there is we did a modified speed dating game. ladies for a evening of dinner,auction and room for more hams to take part in dancing. Now we can get rested up for those interesting half hour conversations. the next big event, the Zuhrah Shrine Notice that our November meeting Circus on Thanksgiving weekend. The will be at the Richfield VFW Club, Guardians can use a few more good Richfield, Minnesota, 67th and Lyndale men; as you can see by this article, there Avenue So., on Thursday, November 12, is plenty to do and we will keep you 2015, at 11:30 a.m. for lunch and a busy if you come and join us.But we also meeting.We welcome all Zuhrah Shrine have a lot of fun as a group. Call our cur- members as guests to attend. rent President, Matt Petersen, at 952- 220-1848 or me at 763-400-7919. Ken Skoog,W0PTP [email protected] Pete Sharp, Scribe

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Desert Knights quartet and, it became music appeal has changed. We are still an event labeled “Spring Thing” that singing songs from the forties and fifties. lasted about 20 years.The business por- I wonder if Bing Crosby would attract a tion of the event was to plan for the young audience today? Things change upcoming Midwsst Shrine Convention even if we don't want to change. but the social function of the weekend This final article doesn’t mean that “Saint Donna and the Sisters of Music” made it special. One year we reached we are unable to re-group as a unit if In 1974, when I first began to direct an attendance of 26 Zuhrah Shriners. someone can generate a plan to con- Zuhrah Band, I was amazed at the Another highlight was performing tinue an active Chanter group.We wel- devotion and pride these men had in the National Anthem at a Minnesota come your input! THEIR band. Each one had the one Twins baseball game attended by Tradition holds that we pay special quality which I always tried to instill in A bit of history whereby the approx 36,000 at the Metrodome. I tribute to the”Birthday Boys” through students, and that was to understand Chanters of Zuhrah was formed in believe we had 7-8 singers and we were the end of the year! Donald Yanzer, that music is the element which can 1922 making them as the sixth oldest treated by a tremendous applause for November 22nd, Lowell Turner, make life a pleasure in the innermost unit in the Zuhrah Shrine Temple. This our efforts. What an honor! I believe December 3rd & Charles Pickett, soul. No matter whether it’s playing an year, 2015 is our 93rd anniversary as a we performed this type of event at December 13th. This greeting includes instrument, singing, listening, or assist- Saint – Saint Donna O’Brien who Shrine Unit. least on two occasions. the 2nd verse! ing a group—that makes music hap- brought with her the “Sisters of Music The Chanters are a men's chorus Also credit is due our associate We often sing “I am proud to be a pen. Music is the one thing no one can – Joy Peters, Char Werner, Marva made up of Shriners who are interest- women’s group known as the Shriner” but I would like to add a second take away from you. Rausenberger, Linda Backlund, Kathy ed in choral singing, secular, religious, Chanterbelles. They provided much verse of “I AM PROUD TO BE A Involved in the band were our Lundgren, and Millie Freiberg. This barbershop, show tunes, pop music, support with organizing social events CHANTER”. Quartermasters and Librarians. Some group of ladies have spent hours get- etc., with no particular emphasis on for the Chanters. I am sure we never KEEP A SONG IN YOUR HEART! played instruments and some didn’t, ting our music in order, labeling a new any type of music. gave them enough credit for their Chuck Stennes but all were a huge part of this musical storage box for each composition, There was a time when there were efforts, many times behind the scenes. President 1997 group which grew to well over 100 tucking the pieces into the new boxes, about 80 active singers in our chorus. All of the Chanters always respond- 2015 members. Walt Bloom led our faithful and filing each one alphabetically into In fact there was a waiting list of ed for tasks necessary to keep the unit team of librarians, and Jim Fisher head- the cabinets, etc. I used to spend a lot Shriners that wanted to participate in functioning. At one time our float was ed up our quartermasters. If you have of time finding music because folders our chorus. Why did so many men in need of major repairs and thanks to never sorted and filed music, you can- would get shoved behind one another want to join Zuhrah Chanters? Lowell Turner and his team of Chanter not imagine the hours of work that it or were so thin you couldn’t read Camaraderie volunteers committed many hours to takes to do this thankless job. The titles. Now what took me hours of Deep Friendships rehab of the float and kept it function- quartermasters built equipment, searching usually takes only minutes. Good Fellowships al.This would not have happened with- moved equipment, and set up and tore To understand Donna is to know her Great desire to sing out you, Lowell! Also the van and float down the band all because they had background. Born in La Crosse, an only How did the Chanters become so needed annual maintenance and provi- pride and they were important to the child, she learned to play violin early and successful? Excellent leadership by sion for storage each year. Always making of #1 Band in Shrinedom. As later in life showed this discipline as she such competent director, namely someone stepped up to the plate and years went past, these men passed became a lady. Her daily practice paid off William Sowden and accompanist Sue provided this service. The last few away or moved on. Then along came as she played violin in the jazz band at Opland.William “Bill” joined our group years, Bruce Smith took on this Gene Olson who took the librarian school which won a national award spon- in 1975 and lead our group to a level responsibility and without you, Bruce, job by himself (we used to have four sored by Look Magazine and later she that no one had imagined. Every it would have put us out of performing Greetings, Is it me or do these sum- doing this work). was chosen to be concert mistress of the rehearsal was a music lesson which we during the many parades. Also the mers fly by? Seems like we just finished Gene has done this enormous task University of Wisconsin Orchestra. always didn't show the respect and banjo accompaniment was vital to our our first parade and Pow, summer is at and when I returned to direct the Playing such fine violin, she develop a honor that was due him. Phyllis “Sue” performance during the parade route. an end. The Corps had a good season band, I knew that we had to overhaul great ear and easily learned to play Opland was a true professional and The Chanters are ever grateful! and a lot of fun as always, and hardly any the system. We have over 1,000 con- French Horn in the UW band where she covered our mistakes many times Several Chanters need to be com- mishaps. A lot of fun in Fargo with our cert compositions and almost a like met her husband Bob O’Brien.After get- over. She took time from her personal mended for their efforts in driving fellow units and riders who attended the number of marches, specials, and music ting her degree in music education, she time to accommodate our schedules. long distances to rehearsals and con- MSA.The Rookies made their pilgrimage books. I knew something had to be and Bob later moved to Minneapolis. We never heard her say I cannot make cert events each and every week. and fulfilled their ”Orientation” to done to save this great library. Music in Donna began teaching music in Wayzata it for a rehearsal or concert. Also Some have traveled from places such become Regular Members of the Corps. folders couldn’t protect the fragile and later in St. Louis Park. Her talent accompanied us on out of town and as Willmar, Princeton, Watertown, Congratulations to Tim Thompson and pages. Our Board approved the pur- resulted in her being appointed assistant out of state concerts and competition Milaca.That has required a lot of time Tim Jirak for a great job! chase of new music storage boxes and concert mistress of the Minneapolis in a Midwest or Imperial sessions. and money over the years. Special trib- As always the Cycle Corp is constantly new filing cabinets. But this was not Civic Orchestra.And now talented Saint We are proud to say we reached a ute is due the Desert Knights quartet on the look out for members who love to the total solution. Donna and her cast of Music Angels have peak in 1997 with a first place Gold for providing such excellent entertain- ride and enjoy the opportunity to perform Out of nowhere appeared a come to Zuhrah Band to do the most Award at the Imperial in St. Louis, ment. Everyone says Thank You. in parades as we do our “Death defying Saint….The Saint of Music…..the Saint time consuming and tedious job of put- Missouri. We had 38 attendees includ- NOW COMES THE BAD NEWS! acrobatic precision drills” ….Hmmmm? whom the band had looked for and ting our music in order.To Donna and all ing wives at this event. There were 8 We were unable to perform our annu- On another note, we have a few they found in the great Irish music the Ladies who do this job, we are forev- Choruses participating and we came al Christmas concerts at nursing homes upcoming social things in the works, such er grateful for your doing this. Zuhrah out on top! What a thrill! Now 18 years last year due to a lack of singers. We as a anticipated Fall ride and planning for Band exists because of the support of later there was only one Shrine attempted to have chanter rehearsals the the upcoming Holidays! Attention to all each and every Zuhrah Band lady and Chanter unit participating in the past years but due to lack of singers it members: we do meet every month, it continue to give their support. Imperial held at Houston, TX, namely became impossible to have a productive would be nice to have more participation On a sad note, Past President and Moolah Temple of St. Louis, Missouri. rehearsals.This past summer we participat- from ALL MEMBERS! especially for tuba player, Jack Beaver, passed away in That would be a easy decision of judges ed in four parades but it became evident parades. Keep a eye on emails from our his sleep while at a convention in as to who is in first place. What does we could not represent Zuhrah properly officers with information about the group’s October. Our thoughts and prayers go that tell you of the fate of chanter units? with only 6-7 chanters and not fair to the activities. Hopefully starting in November, out to Sharon and the family. Also that same year 1997, our Chanter parade sponsors to accept payment for we will be having our Stated meetings (the Again, October was a busy month chorus traveled across the river to St. the event with so few chanters. first Tuesday of the month for those who with the Band playing a concert at Paul with 33 singers and accomplished It is in deep regret that we will func- forget) at Zuhrah’s new Temple! A shout Edinborough, the German Band and a Gold Award at the Midwest Shrine tion as a social club going forward. So out to “Jake” and “Baggy” to get well soon, Flames playing at RASC pancake Convention.We outnumbered all of the many of you have devoted much time and a Kudos to George for coming to the breakfast, the Flames at Lake Harriet Zuhrah unit in participation. and effort to keep our club going. I pro- last meeting! Also Congratulations to our Lodge’s pancake breakfast, and the I lost track of the numerous times our pose that we continue to sing at the cer- new officers for 2016 Mike Mclaughlin Dixie Kats at the October Stated unit took Gold Awards at the Midwest emonials as we have in the past.Which (Captain) Dallas Olson (President) Steve Meeting and the Metro Council’s performances. I always preferred term happens to come up soon on Miller (Vice-President) Tim Thompson annual recognition breakfast at St. performances rather competition as November 14th at the Scottish Rite. (Sec-Treas) Please everyone be safe and Thomas. In November the Band plays each and every unit performed the best This will not require a rehearsal. Also I have a Great Fall! at the ceremonial and circus. possible and really we are “All Brothers.” will be asking each member as to a social Yours Fraternally, One more big event – a fine TBone All I know is we have a wall at home that player, friend, and longtime Zuhrah calendar for next year as to where and To r c h is covered with plaques. band member,Jim Anderson,called and when you would like to meet. If you know of someone who would Another great memory of Chanters chatted. Jim was celebrating his 95th We need to recognize that music like to join our unit please contact us! was attending a “Spring Thing” of birthday. Congratulations, Jim! He also tastes and styles have changed. We see Mike Midwest Chanters held at Fargo each identified the unknown lady in the music groups perform at the TCF Bank Mclaughlin@[email protected] spring. This was always an annual trip Bandettes photo as his wife, Cleon. Stadium and Target Center draw Dallas Olson for Directors and President of each Looking forward to bigger things. 40,000+ for a concert. It seems that [email protected] Chanter unit. I recall Bill Sowden asking Remember “Compound Interest.” louder is better and lyrics and sound are Steve Miller if anyone else wanted to attend and I repetitive but people pay hundreds of [email protected] Gary said I would.The following year, Michael dollars to be entertained. Most Chanters Tim Thompson Lang and I attended along with the have survived 3 or 4 generations and [email protected] 10 ZUHRAH ARABIAN NOVEMBER 2015 ZUHRAH SHRINE UNITS

Cleanliness is key inventory of wood to burn in either the Important to a happy and healthy outdoor fire pit or indoor fireplace. A ranch is just how clean and orderly nice crackling fire on a cool evening is a things are. It takes a lot less effort to great way to enjoy the fellowship of being keep things clean that it does to take with other Shriners and horse lovers. care of the mess and implications that come with dirty operations. At least twice a day, the floors of the barn build- ings are swept and things are put back in order. While Horsemen try to help out, the ranch hands do most of the work.And the results are impressive. The hay barn is sizeable and, as you can see in the photo above, was fairly empty at the time this picture was taken. But the hay barn will fill up fast Greetings from the Horsemen! with hay in every nook and cranny. Hay bales will be stacked up to the rafters and the ceiling. During the winter months, the Ranch will go through over modern day equivalent of the cowboy’s 13,000 bales of hay to feed the horses chuck wagon! and keep them healthy and happy. For those of you who have seen the And when that fresh bunch of hay is Horsemen in a parade, you probably delivered to the feeders, the horses can have noticed the horses have their hear it and smell it from quite a distance hooves covered with sparkling glitter. and they come running. It is really enjoy- Horsemen Cowboy Brunch on But it is not just the floors that are Just like putting on a saddle and a bri- 13 December able to watch,even for a long-time expe- dle, this “hoof work” is an important The next Horsemen Cowboy Brunch kept clean. Even the horses get atten- rienced hand like The Shadow Cowboy. tion. Nothing like a nice shower after part of getting the troop ready to look will be Sunday, 13 December, from 9:30 working out with the humans! good in a parade. A clean hoof, a little a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mark your calendars! Elmer’s Glue, some silver glitter, and For the low price of $9 for Adults,$5 for the horses are ready to go on parade Children 5-12 years old, and free for and impress the crowd. children under 5 years old,you get LOTS of great food, horse rides for kids of all ages,enjoying a fire by the outside fire pit Your usual authors took a few weeks or indoor fireplace, as well as all of the “time off” and could not write the When horses come in from the pas- fun and fellowship that goes with being Horsemen article this month. So they ture, there is a definite order as to who at the Ranch.We hope to see you there asked me,The Shadow Cowboy, to step comes in when. Horses have their own to enjoy the wonderful food prepared in.Who is “The Shadow Cowboy”? Well, way of “setting the pecking order” and by Horseman chef extraordinaire, Max no one really knows. But one thing we very quickly every horse knows who is Downs, and his able assistants. do know… shadows are everywhere first in line, who is second, who is third, and there is no telling when a shadow is etc. Having this “pecking order” cer- IN CLOSING watching! And what this article is all tainly adds to orderliness and calmness Every Wednesday,Weekend, and about… what I, The Shadow Cowboy, when trying to get dozens of horses But also part of every parade is the Many Days in-between see while watching the Horsemen. into the barn all at the same time. If inescapable reality that horses do have Come spend some time with us at the you watch, you can see the herd sort- Trail Rides to “go” at times. And being good citi- Ranch located at 4505 County Road 92 Making Sure of the Right Gear ing out their pecking order as they There are several riding options at zens, the Horsemen make arrange- in Independence (just West of town and for Horses graze in the pasture. 1.5 miles south of the 92 and 55 intersec- the Ranch, but sometimes riders and Horses have gear they wear… sad- ments to pick up after themselves. Not horses want to get “off property” and necessarily a fun job, but one that tion) every Wednesday, weekends, and dles, pads, girth straps, bridles, reins, and many days in-between. Look for the two trailer to an area park for riding. Even such. More important than the look is needs to be done. And the “poop the horses enjoy this and look forward crew” does get a lot of applause and big horse statues by the road! Enjoy the proper fit. Having the wrong size of watching horses, sitting around a fire to new adventures. Just look at the anything is uncomfortable to the horse. cheering from the appreciative crowds! eager faces below! with a beverage, the country air, sights, This is not much different from a human and sounds of the Ranch, and partake in forcing on shoes that are the wrong size. fellowship with other Shriners. Contact And we all know what happens when Horseman Rick Heimark at 612-965- people (and horses!) are uncomfort- 7504 or [email protected] if you able… they get irritable! Never put any- have any questions. thing on a horse that you have not Fun for All at the Ranch And, let’s remember to keep all of inspected yourself to make sure it is cor- our Brothers in our thoughts and rect, in good condition, and the right size. In addition to the Horsemen horses, the Ranch is also where the prayers. Several have had serious Minneapolis Mounted Police keep their health issues over the past month. horses and there are a number of I hope you have enjoyed reading about boarders at the Ranch. The result is a some of the things that I, The Shadow lot of “coming and going” by men, Cowboy, have observed. Just remember, women, children, families, and friends. It Getting Ready for Cold Weather while you might not be able to see me, I may sound chaotic, but it does create While the weather had been quite am always there… watching. And often, an ongoing level of energy at the Ranch nice for most of the past few months, it just over your shoulder and behind you. Whether riding at the Ranch or and you never know whom you might is always best to spend a bit of time get- On Behalf of the Zuhrah Shrine somewhere else “out on the trail”, see or get to meet. Recently, there was ting ready for the cold weather that will Horsemen “America’s Second Favorite when a bunch of Horsemen get togeth- one occasion when four generations of be coming. Recently, several Horsemen Cowboys,” and your usual writers, I a family were at the Ranch. Centered in er,there is always a good time to be had spend part of a Saturday at the Ranch thank you — The Shadow Cowboy by all. The Horsemen below recently the picture below is Tara Downs (wife cutting timber, splitting logs, and stacking joined a number of other horse enthu- of Horseman Max Downs) and stand- firewood. The Ranch now has a good siasts for a tremendous weekend of rid- ing beside her on one side are her ing and fun at this Fall’s Caballeros del mother, Judy, and her grandmother, Norte ride. As you can probably imag- Alice. One the other side are Tara’s ine, the stories that come back from daughters, Cameryn and Morgan. Four these rides are phenomenal! generations of horse lovers!!

Hey!... No…. I mean HAY! It takes a lot of food to keep horses properly fed. In the late Spring, Summer, and early Fall, the grass is green in the pastures and the horses can graze to their heart’s content. But during the After a fun time of trail riding, arena Winter months, the pastures are not riding, cattle penning or ???, one can suitable for grazing. During those often see both a cowboy and a horse months, the Ranch depends on a LOT taking a break to catch their breath. of hay to keep the horses fed.The sup- Look closely at the picture below and ply of hay for the upcoming winter has you can see that even the horse is been arriving by the wagonload and is resting his head on the bench. quickly stacked in the hay barn. On Parade In addition to taking good care of the horses, it is important to keep Cowboys happy and fed.To do that, Kelly Gretton (wife of Captain Bob Gretton) sets up her “Iguana Cowboy Café” at the FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED parades.The Café is stocked with bever- SERVING THE TWIN CITIES FROM 16 CONVENIENT LOCATIONS ages, sandwiches, and snacks and makes (612) 377-2203 a big difference to the Horsemen! Also seen below in the background is the www.washburn-mcreavy.com NOVEMBER 2015 ZUHRAH ARABIAN 11 ZUHRAH SHRINE UNITS

Each and every year new people are attracted to the Shrine because of the circus Help keep the magic going. If you’re unable to help the Drum Corps sell snow cones, stop by and buy one for yourself and your guests. I promise they will be amazing and only add to your experience at the circus. This is a great opportunity for all of us. As you give thanks for all that has happened this past year, remember to connect with your friends and loved Greetings and good wishes to all Circus month is here already.We will The Chairmen have had a nice long ones. Life is precious and short. Give summer. We are back to in action and I was about to send this month's arti- fellow Shriners from the Zuhrah manning our permanent circus duty of thanks, enjoy the time that you’re meeting up.The Chairmen will be meet- cle to the editor when I received some Flyers! As this is being written the cal- selling novelties again this year. The pri- blessed with, and help others. May ing at Golden Leaf Tobacco in Minneapolis sad news that made me stop, reflect, and endar reminds us that we are already mary concern of the club is the novelty you have a blessed Thanksgiving, a on the second Wednesday, each month. rewrite. We lost a dear friend this past well underway in the Fall of 2015, booth. The more bodies who volunteer wonderful circus experience, and start You can check out our schedule at month when Jack Beaver passed away.As looking back on a wonderful summer to work the booth, the less time every- a wonderful holiday season. www.churchilllodge.org/TheChairmen.as a newer member of the Drum Corps, I season as well as ahead to the holidays body has to put in. Don your Fez and Sincerely, px incase the meeting place changes. don’t have the luxury of knowing every- and the new year. We hope you will show up as much as you can on Ross Eichele Even if you do not smoke cigars,The one as well as some of the guys who join us with anticipation and thanks for Thanksgiving weekend. An email will be Drum Corps Secretary Chairmen is a great way to get intro- have been in the Shrine and the Corps all we have and for all we serve. sent asking what shows you can take part duced to the Shrine. Our unit, called for decades. In the time that I knew Jack, The Flyers performed at about six in. Please respond so a schedule can be “The Chairmen,” is designed as a com- I knew a kind man who was always will- parades this summer. Once again, the set up, to cover all the time slots. After fortable entrance point for Masonry ing to help... who loved his family...always excitement on the faces of the children volunteering to work the booth and if and the Shrine. Meetings are social and had a kind smile... and was always ready who lined the parade routes with their you have more time, there are many our fellows enjoy getting to know new with a witty remark. Jack played the families made it all so special and so chores before, after,and during the actual prospective members. contrabass—a version of the tuba. And worthwhile.We love these kids as well as circus performances that need to be The Chairmen celebrate the style, like the contrabass, Jack was always the communities whom they represent; addressed. Anyone interested should swagger and generosity of the Rat Pack there providing a deep, rich background it really is a privilege to be “out there” email [email protected] and give the era.We raise funds for charity.Many like which provided a context for other entertaining these good folks.A very spe- times you are available.The Zuhrah Pipe cigars, and good BBQ. We do not do parts to shine. Without the bass, you cial thank you to Jay Nankivell, our Cart and Drums unit will be offering reason- parades. We do raise money though, have little to build on musically.That was Commander, who once again stepped ably priced hot meals in the Elephant just in a different “style”.We have a very Jack—his mind and tongue were sharp, forward and made it all possible. Room.The Potentate’s room is a place to nice dinner “Celebrate With The but never cutting; he listened and heard We ended the summer season with relax between acts with snacks and Potentate” as our main fundraiser.The what you were playing and saying.... and a dinner at Woody’s Restaurant in Eden refreshments. dinner has been at Jax Café in Arpil.We if the corps was out of tune or off-key, Prairie. It was well attended, the food There are 30# of wild rice left for have great food and music along with he could improvise on the spot and was very good and the fellowship even sale. Contact Bill if you want to purchase great raffle items. Next year we will be make us sound good; he was always kind better. some. It’s $8.00 per pound.Let Bill know raising money for camps our Shrine and generous; Jack made things happen So we look forward to 2016 with in time and show up at our monthly Hospital patients go to. and didn’t take the credit. The world much optimism. Get ready,now, for Tree meeting to pick it up. Next meeting is We will also be celebrating Frank needs more people like him. of Hope. As you know, that is our win- Wednesday, November 18th, at the new Sinatra’s, the “Original Chairman Of One of my first and fondest memo- ter project when we collect and distrib- building. 6 p.m. if you come for dinner, 7 The Board”, and 100th Birthday. Frank ries of him was when he gave me a This month’s article will be a bit short ute gifts to children in hospitals during p.m. the meeting starts. You will get an was born December 12, 1915.We will Drum Corps jacket. I was new and he as things have been a bit quiet with the the Christmas holidays. We need you email confirming place and time. There be having a “thing” at a nice restaurant wanted me to feel welcomed as part of Pipe Band since our parade season ended help and we trust you will respond. are Rod and Gun shirts available. We a couple of months ago. However, there TBA on December 5th.This will be an the group.We talked many times about The Black Camel look pretty sharp when all in uniform. has been activity behind the scenes as we open, black tie event (As Frank always hockey and his grandchildren. I always We are saddened to share with you Any hunting or fishing tales, true or gear up for some upcoming events. First, said, “You always wear black after enjoyed his company I will miss him....we the news of the passing of our great false will be welcome to be repeated our Pipe Band President, Dean Botts (and dark.”) will all miss him. We were very blessed friend and fellow flyer, Davd “Doc” in this space. Call or email Bob with his lovely wife, Judy) recently sold their If you are interested in attending a to be in his company while he was here, Hill, 88 years young. Dave was born in your story. If available send pictures house in Anoka faster than they thought Chairmen meeting, please contact and his spirit will live on in every kind, Saco, Maine, and retained to his last with the true ones. they would and have already moved to Chaz Miller [email protected] and humorous, and generous act we do. Jack day a distinct “Down East” brogue. This year’s Christmas party is Florida.We wish them well at their new he can give you all the details. did a lot for the Shrine, Masonry, and He began his work with the planned to be held at the new building. abode.We also wish Vice President Greg “Basically, I'm for anything that gets everyone he knew. The black camel Honolulu Police Department following Notice will be emailed with informa- Vokovan the best of our support as Greg you through the night - be it prayer, tran- took a good man. Our thoughts and service as an MP with the US Army in tion. You will be requested to bring a steps up to the helm to finish out Dean’s quilizers or a bottle of Jack Daniels.” prayers go out to his soul, his family, and Hawaii. His stories of his service were toy, but this year instead of just going year.Thanks, Greg. — Frank Sinatra each other as we deal with the loss. endless, and, to say the very least, quite to the hospital we are donating them Meanwhile, the group is getting ready This November the Shrine Circus entertaining. He went on to a very to the Flyers for a bigger distribution, to run the food ‘booth’ for the workers at comes to town. Jack was always a happy successful business career with including the Shrine Hospital. this upcoming Shrine Circus.We ask that man, and he would want us to be togeth- Carborundum and Di-Coat, where he Got nice thank you notes from Clays all the Pipe Band members contact Jerry er promoting the Shrine and the good it was active until his last day. for Caslin and the Ladies Auxiliary for Oliver to work out a time that they can does through the circus. Growing up in David was an active Zuhrah Flyer the donations we made to them. assist with the Booth. And if you’re not North Dakota, the Shrine Circus was and Mason who volunteered for Angel That’s about it for this month, into the food and hospitality services, the always a highlight of the year. I saw the Flight and Air Life Line. One of his except for wishing everybody and their rest of the Zuhrah Circus staff would magic of the circus; saw a human shot out most endearing traits was an unending families a very happy Thanksgiving from appreciate your help. Please contact of a cannon; witnessed a woman stand in devotion to his Mooney 231, N 231 all the ZRG officers. Divan member Verl Raap ( a cage with motorcycles flying around PS. Dave loved that plane, often flying Pres. Bill Vice 612-232-2495 [email protected]) who is coordinat- her; saw lions, and tigers, and a cars full of it solo on long cross countries, to and [email protected] ing the volunteer help at this year’s circus. clowns; witnessed a man ride a motorcy- from his beloved home state of Maine. V. P.Scott Fredell 612-790-0365 The Zuhrah Finally, we again invite anyone who is cle on a wire to the top of the arena; I had the privilege of spending the bet- [email protected] interested in joining our group to contact laughed at many jokes; and won a case of ter part of the day with Dave this past Sec. Stephen Kesler 612-790-0365 Pipes & Drums us ([email protected]).We have always Pepsi because I had the winning number summer at the Hopkins Raspberry [email protected] maintained that no previous musical expe- on a program. The circus brings many Festival Parade.I knew it was an effort for Treas. Bob Hagen 952-881-2946 rience is necessary as our members are Are Looking for wonderful memories for children and him to be there, but he was full of [email protected] always ready to give instruction (including families. If you can, help out over the enthusiasm and purpose. He was always New Members how to read music!) to interested Nobles. Thanksgiving weekend. If you’re unable to a gentleman, well read and acutely aware We have fun, enjoy the camaraderie for help, take the kids, grandkids, of current events and the histories that our fellow pipers/drummers, and seem to nieces/nephews and/or neighbor kids to created them. No Experience entertain our audiences. the circus while others deal with the cir- It was good knowing Dave Hill and Sláinte (health) to one and all, cus of shopping, dishes, and leftovers. If we will miss him very much. “Crystal Necessary! Your Pipe Band Scribes, you’re out of town for Thanksgiving, help Tower, 231 Papa Sierra, Good Night.” others attend by giving tickets so others Mel Praktiss HAPPY LANDINGS! Call Jerry Oliver and Dr. Soomee can enjoy the magic of a circus.The circus Tom Bredeson is a golden opportunity to do good. 763-449-9067 Everyone remembers their experi- ence at a circus, and it is a great oppor- tunity for us to connect with the general public, help kids, and promote the Shrine. 12 ZUHRAH ARABIAN NOVEMBER 2015 ZUHRAH SHRINE CLUBS

Minnesota Valley Litchfield As the bright colors finally appear and West Suburban LASC’s Wine & Beer Run in early Torsk Club the smell of bon fires fill the air, we know KNOCK! KNOCK! Who’s there? October was a resounding success. that fall is officially upon us.The change in OPPORTUNITY… Greetings, and can you believe that Sixteen LASC Nobles and their guests seasons bring comforting traditions and Your OPPORTUNITY to serve your What a wonderful turn out we had this fall the weather has gone pretty boarded the bus to tour the Third Street delicious comfort food like pancakes and Club as President, guiding the flock to for our October Torsk dinner, forty- much in our favor. Hopefully this com- Brew House in Cold Spring, and Millner maple syrup.The Minnesota Valley Pancake exciting places. You will have help as four in all. It was nice to see some new ing winter is easier on us than the Winery in Kingston.Following our tour of Breakfast will be held Sunday, November each one of us will take a month; find a folks join us; they were PP Nib Norby 2014-15 beginning. 3rd Streets state of the art brew house, 15th, at the American Legion in Savage place to meet. Programs are suggested. and his lady Peggy and Ken Chambers Let’s start with the notice that our we were treated to samples in their tast- from 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Our last pan- And, Knock, Knock, again; to serve and his lady Ann. I hope you come WSSC club has to make its selection of ing room. Later, at Millner Winery, we had cake breakfast was a success! We were as Vice President to assist the back again for good food and good fel- officers for its ensuing year 2016. It opportunities to sample their wine,stomp honored to have Potentate Ross E. President when help is needed to fill lowship. It was also nice to see PP John appears to get a bit complicated due to some grapes, and tour their wine making Hjermstad as a guest along with members our programs. Andersen back after his long recovery our lack of volunteers within our mem- facility. An executive coach, provided by of the Rod and Gun Club.We hope they And another OPPORTUNITY to from a broken ankle with his lady bership. It is noteworthy that a faithful Hicks Bus Line, made the entire day even will join us again this year and, as always, serve is as Chaplain – to write or read Caroline. A big thanks goes out to member volunteered to do the 2016 more enjoyable. Thanks to Noble Lyle we welcome other units to attend. prayers at the opening of our meeting. three people. Jack’s wife Sharon President’s job is Bro.Marlow Noren but Hicks for making their executive coach Our regular business meetings are (Short prayers.) checked everyone in, PP John without a Vice President to follow. To available for this event. the 3rd Thursday of the month and our OPPORTUNITY knocks again for a Andersen was our MC and Terry’s wife date our illustrious Treasurer duties have Benay sold the 50/50 tickets.The win- monthly dinners are held on the 4th writer of the Arabian article and the been filled in the guided hands of Bro.Jim Thursday of each month. Please watch monthly newsletter.This is a desk job. ner of the drawing was Jack and Snyder who has done his job faithfully Sharon’s daughter Jenifer Larson. for event details and mention of our OPPORTUNITY – for you – is for several years.There is a need to pres- new officers in the next newsletter. knocking more than once at the Hard Here are the dates for our upcom- ent a backup lineup for Secretary and it ing dinners to mark on your calendar I’d like to take this opportunity to Durham pancakes that turn into vein is hopeful that we can submit a lineup thank all of the members of the finders, wheel chairs and other things Nov. 4th, Dec. 2nd, Jan. 6th, Feb. 3rd, that can retain the presence of last year’s March 2nd,April 6th, May 4th and June Minnesota Valley for their dedication that your Club has been doing for 66 officers to the Zuhrah Shrine office this past year and look forward to years. Chairman, Dan Peterson, needs 1st.We have our dinners at the beau- soon. Bro. Jim Eastes has taken on the tiful Minnesota Valley Country Club working with all of you again! I’m also an assistant. Our next breakfast is task of Chaplain and the Roster upkeep, looking forward to the New Year bring- April 10, 2016. located on Auto Club Road in which is commendable. Bloomington. Social hour starts at 5:30 ing in new members, ideas and events. One more OPPORTUNITY. We are He was elected for our 2014 Noble Best Regards, looking for a place to store our 5-foot by with dinner being served at 6:30. If you of the year award. Hopefully the Board or your loved one is not a fish eater, Jerry Cleveland,VP 8-foot trailer.This could be on your land members we have will stay available to you can have an alternative meal, but 2015 MN Valley Shrine Club as it holds our supplies and equipment the WSSC cause.We do need someone needed for our pancake breakfasts. you must specify this to Jack when you to cover the Sunshine status of our ail- call in your reservations. Reservations How is your wrist? The OPPORTUNITY ing members.We could submit a month- Upcoming events: is to use it to ring bells on December must be called in by the Friday before ly reference within our Arabian column ! LASC Stated Meeting – Friday, our dinner. To make reservations or 12th at the Byerley’s in Maple Grove.The but that would only be on the monthly November 20th, Golden Fleece shifts are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for more information please contact basis, so we do need a current report. Lodge, Litchfield. Paul Thour at 612-281-4623 or And, what a deal, to take your spouse We mourn the passing of Elaine ! Christmas Party & LASC Installation – to our November meeting at the [email protected]. I Hope to see Kramer during October who was pre- Saturday, December 19th, Peter’s on everyone back in November and bring Sunshine Factory at their new location ceded recently by her devoted hus- Lake Ripley. Look for your invitation. in Plymouth near County Road 9 and a friend or two!! band, Allen Kramer. They were both Chuck Anderson, Scribe Sven Vinewood.We will gather about 5:30 to devoted to their duties to WSSC and 6:00 p.m. also within the Zuhrah Shrine temple OPPORTUNITY to have fun when and will be equally missed. Our meeting was held on October you come to the RASC Christmas party As usual there are some of our 12th at Dehn’s. They have developed a at Jax Café on Saturday, December 5th. members who depart into the south really nice variety of items for both a din- Gather at 1:00 p.m. for a late lunch and for the more elevated temperatures ner or something smaller. Kind of nice entertainment. The cost is $15 for like Florida, Arizona, Mexico or Texas, getting out in the fall and not freezing.We members and $15 for spouses. (This is which we will miss at our meetings.We had about twenty members, ample time half price as the Club pays the balance.) are hopeful that our present location at to kibitz,just sit and enjoy over your pre- Invitations will arrive in the mail. the Hopkins VFW club will still stay ferred drink. The orders were taken at OPPORTUNITY again: RASC sells available for our use.The roadway into 6:30, the meeting was pretty much over programs at the Zuhrah Shrine Circus the establishment has been a bit difficult by the time the food came out and no as we answer the OPPORTUNITY lately but hopefully the road rebuilding one seemed to be a hurry to leave. that knocks, knocks. Mark Kipp, our will soon be completed. Hooray! Our November 10th stated meet- Circus Coordinator, is asking YOU to This is the month to take the mem- ing will be at Willy McCoy’s in call him at either 763-494-2476 or bers of your family to the Zuhrah Shrine Champlin—you remember where the email at [email protected]. Circus during the weekend after the American Legion and TANK used to There will be two performances on Thanksgiving Holiday and I am sure be on 169. This is election of officers Friday, November 27th, three perform- those kids will relish the excitement of meeting. It was pointed out that con- ances on Saturday,November 28th, and both activities so use those ticket sideration should be given to have the two on Sunday.This is a fun experience. vouchers and support our Zuhrah election at the October meeting so Note: Your Board had the opportu- Shrine. the officers can be listed in the nity to purchase a brick paver with our We ask our membership to please ZUHRAH calendar. Also Zuhrah is Club name on it for our new building. attend our WSSC meetings as often as looking for workers at the circus over It is now installed. possible on the third Wednesday of Thanksgiving weekend. Let us know how YOU can answer each month for our stated meeting at Substitute Scribe, these opportunities! Ernie Ridens the Hopkins VFW Club at 100 Shady Rick Ackerman, 2015 Scribe Oak Road, Hopkins, Minnesota. Curt Speller 763-545-1233 President Scribe, Ken Skoog 763-422-6842 [email protected] [email protected]

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fast, you really missed a great meal. Not only did Rich, Julie and Chris obtain the eggs and sausage for us, they delivered them. Then they remained in town and helped out with the breakfast—working diligently in the kitchen and dining room. Special thanks to “Oak Grove Distribution Co.” for donating 50% of the cost for milk and orange juice. Greetings from Ho Ho Area It goes without saying these fund Shrine Club, and Classic Cars, raising events will not happen without Mat-Sha Temple Due to the Labor Day holiday on the collective efforts of many Nobles Zuhrah Womens Auxiliary Septmber 7th, the Shrine Club met on and Ladies. Ho Ho members gathered Greetings from Mat-Sha Temple No. Summer is gone and fall is fading as September 14th at Richter’s Woods in in Arlington at “O-Dark-Thirty” to 62. Fall is in the air.This is my favorite we soon make our plans for Montgomery, Minnesota. Thanks and make the necessary preparations – time of the year.Cool nights, warm days, Thanksgiving. I hope we are all ready “Fezzes off” to Noble Charles Richter setting up the dining room, kitchen and bonfires, apple orchards and pumpkins. for a change of seasons. and Lady Shirley for the table set-up, cooking stoves, preparing the food and Mat-Sha just had their first Stated Our next meeting will be held on door prizes and conducting the serving the guests. (Pictures) The table Session after the long summer break. Tuesday, November 10th. The time is “nature trail hike” through the woods. and stage decorations were exquisite. This is usually a long meeting; there is so 11:30 a.m. Our Chairperson Sue They even managed to not “lose” any- Lady Joyce Swenson set-up a comput- much to cover. We talked about our Borgersen has arranged for a speaker one in the woods. erized slide-show displaying the 2015 Supreme Session, the Official Visit representing the Shrine Hospital to If you are not attending these meet- accomplishments of our Shriners with Supreme Queen Sharon St.John,the come and talk to us. ing, you are missing a great opportuni- Hospital for Children – Twin Cities. 2 million dollar Plaque Presentation, and Sue wants to remind us that it is time ty to gain weight. Noble Charles and Thank you, Lady Joyce, the show was the hospital visits. But we made it to bring gifts for the Christmas stock- Lady Shirley provided delicious pork really a nice touch. Thanks to the through the meeting which was good, ings. Last year the Women’s Auxiliary of burgers for all, while numerous delec- efforts of Noble Don Seaman and because after our lunch, we started our the hospital filled about 500 stockings. table covered dishes were provided by Lady Mary for reserving the 20 hour Scrap & Craft-a-thon. I do You can include small toys for all ages. the Ho Ho Ladies Auxiliary. Club Community Center—the residents of believe I had a permanent smile on my Small stuffed animals, games, books, etc. members approved the purchase of Arlington and surrounding communi- face for two days after. The best thing Also, don’t forget mittens, hats and two pavers for the new Zuhrah Shrine ties can continue to look forward to about this event is just time taken to get scarves for those cold winter days. Temple. We were graced with the this fantastic pancake breakfast on the to know people. All in all, there were Nail polish and other fun things can presence of our Zuhrah first Sunday of October each year. nineteen people at the all-night event.We go in too. Hand held games and I tune Representative, Assistant Rabban November meeting will be held in had about five ladies who are members cards are nice for the pre-teen and Noble Mike LaVine and Lady Colleen. St. Peter at Whiskey River, sponsored who joined under three years ago and it teenagers. It will be much appreciated. Noble Mike provided an update on by Noble Duane Sunderman. Social 6 was fun just sitting around and talking The November meeting will be upcoming Zuhrah events. Lady p.m. Dinner at 7 p.m. Come and join and getting to know them. held at the Chester Bird Legion Hall at Colleen presented her upcoming fund with us for these exciting times. I do have to say these ladies are 200 North Lilac Drive in Golden raising program of producing a differ- Contact me at 952-405-9936 or FUNNY and full of SPIRIT; could it be Valley, near the intersection of Hwy. ent type of cookbook. Look for details Noble Duane Sunderman at 507-931- that some of them just happen to be 100 and Glenwood Avenue. in the Arabian. 4049 for information or directions. married to some of the Osman Cycle Reservations are very important. The Ho Ho Classic Cars ended the Corps Gentlemen? You learn so much Callers will be contacting members. If parade season on September 19th with a Noble Lynn Mooney about each other and build stronger President you are not a member and would like parade in New Prague.As far as I know, relationships. That is one of the best to attend, or to learn more about our the Classic Cars was the only Shrine Unit Ho Ho Area Shrine Club things about Daughters of the Nile, Email: [email protected] group, please call Sue Borgersen at in that parade.We put on a heck of show building friendships with people you 651-452-5370. Bring a friend. for a large welcoming crowd. Then on might never have crossed paths with. Sally Ackerman, Scribe September 20th, thanks to the efforts of Being a Daughter of the Nile I have met 763-545-1233 Noble Wayne Swenson and Lady Joyce, many inspiring women. Woman I can approximately twenty Classic Car mem- learn from and bounce ideas off of and bers and guests enjoyed a well-deserved have great conversations along with a two-hour dinner cruise aboard one of few good laughs. (The second best rea- Minneapolis/St. Paul’s Flagship Riverboats son to be a Daughter of the Nile is rais- on the Mississippi River. We enjoyed a ing money for children so they are given every meeting we will be collecting toys, fabulous dinner of braised beef brisket a better chance at life with our wonder- games, and gift cards for the children. with Mississippi vinegar splash,Port Royal ful Hospitals and superb doctors and Mat-Sha will again be hosting the chicken, roasted potato wedges, grilled nurses that the Shiners Hospital for Annual Nut and Candy Sales this year. vegetables,Caesar salad,assorted breads, Children have working for them.) Please see Pr. Dawn Hurd for an order dessert and coffee. Not to mention the Beside getting a lot of crafts and form or at our meeting. fantastic pay-as-you-go “refreshment scrap booking done, we had a chance Our next Stated Sessions are at 10:00 center” provided by the ship’s crew. to go ghost hunting at the St Paul a.m. on November 21 [dress like its The Ho Ho Pancake Breakfast Masonic Center. We were warned 1950’s theme] and December 12, 2015 Fundraiser was held in lieu of the October about the ghosts and not to let them [ugly holiday sweater theme], January 16, meeting at the Arlington Community bother us. But since they didn’t come 2016, will be our Ceremonial, Dress like a Center,October 5th from 8 a.m. to 12:30 to us, we went looking for them. I think Princess.We meet at the St. Paul Masonic p.m. Residents of Arlington, surrounding we scared them away.The Plato building Center 200 Plato Boulevard. After the communities and Zuhrah Shrine joined has some crazy hiding spots at night, Stated Sessions, Mat-Sha has a delicious with us for scrumptious potato pancakes especially with the lights off. So sorry if lunch for $5/per person. Everyone is wel- and regular pancakes, accompanied with you missed this excitement, we’ll have come to join us, including the gentlemen. eggs and sausage. A great big THANKS another one in eleven months…. I look forward to seeing everyone again. and Fezzes off to Noble Duane Our Back-To-¬School supply drive Sunderman and his children for their for the Twin Cities Hospital yielded 139 Nile Love extraordinary efforts in making this items valued at $295.81 for our first Queen Diane Anderson fundraising breakfast a success. drop-off. We still have bags of items [email protected] Noble Duane obtains the ingredi- needing to be brought to the hospital.At 612-868-5658 ents for this breakfast each year. However, this year, due to the bird-flu epidemic; eggs were not easy to obtain at a reasonable price.After an exhaus- tive local search, he enlisted the assis- tance of his children (pictured). They came through with flying colors. Noble Duane’s son-in-law and daughter, Richard & Julie Mills of Rochester, obtained the eggs we needed. His daughter, Chris Giersdorf of Deer River, came up with the tastiest sausage you ever put in your mouth. I cannot over-emphasize how good that sausage was! If you missed this break- 14 ZUHRAH ARABIAN NOVEMBER 2015 ZUHRAH SHRINE CALENDAR

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY October25 26 27 28 29 30 31 LOH Omelet Brunch Unit Heads Antique Car Burger Run WSSC Lunch Halloween WMSC Pancake LOH Stated Scottish Rite 25-26° Breakfast Mariners Marshall ASC NOVEMBER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Daylight Saving Time Band Stated/Election BASC Board 101 Flames Scottish Rite Council Birak Board Ends Chanters Stated Cycle Corps Motor Heads Torsk Feast Drum Corps Install OASC Board Western MN SC Ho Ho Patrol Robbinsdale ASC Willmar ASC Scottish Rite Stated Steel Drum Band 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 POTE’S “THANK Band Board Anoka ASC Veteran’s Day Finance Committee ZUHRAH STATED BIG TENT EVENT AT YOU” PARTY Funsters Bloomington ASC Antique Cars Scottish Rite 27° MEETING SCOTTISH RITE Guns & Hoses Membership Horsemen Stated ZARC 3:30 Divan Meeting LOH Holiday / Install Glenwood ASC Pipes & Drums Owatonna ASC The Chairmen Smoker 5:45 Dinner Past Potes 7:00 Stated Meeting Zuhrah Auxiliary Mobil Nobles Election 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Minnesota Valley Canby ASC Flames MN Valley SC Pancake Breakfast Ceremonial Unit Guardian Unit Scottish Rite 28-29° Cobra Corps LOH Stated RASC Board West Suburban SC Unit Heads Rod & Gun Stated 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Circus Move In Antique Car Burger Run Thanksgiving Day Willmar Bell Ringing Mariners Marshall ASC Minneapolis Circus 29 30 DECEMBER 1 2 3 4 5 BASC Board 101 Scottish Rite 30° BREAKFAST WITH Cycle Corps Flames SANTA OASC Board Motor Heads Birak Board Minneapolis Robbinsdale ASC Torsk Patrol Holiday Circus Scottish Rite Stated Western MN SC Pipes & Drums Holiday Steel Drum Band WMSC Holiday / Install

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Please note: the Casino Party previously scheduled for Saturday,, November 22, has been cancelled. An Adult Adventure is planned for Saturday, January 2nd. Look for information in future Arabians and eRabians. 16 ZUHRAH ARABIAN NOVEMBER 2015 UPCOMING EVENTS

Zuhrah Family Fun Afternoon Pre-Circus Thank YOU Party hosted by Potentate Ross and Lady Deb Sunday, November 8th 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. Zuhrah Shrine Center, 6120 Blue Circle Dr, Minnetonka

Open House style event intended to get ourselves energized for the Circus Weekend and for the Potentate Ross and his Lady Deb to extend a THANK YOU to you and your family for your dedicated service at the Zuhrah Shrine Circus performances. The Band will provide music, games and activities for the kids, hamburgers and hot dogs RSVP by Thursday, November 5th, to [email protected] so that we can plan accordingly.

Zuhrah Shrine Circus

November 27 – 28 – 29, 2015

Target Center – Minneapolis