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Zuhrah Leadership Seminar 2 ZUHRAH ARABIAN FEBRUARY 2016

ZUHRAH ARABIAN Zuhrah Stated Meeting 6120 Blue Circle Drive Friday, February 12, 2016 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: Garlic Cream Chicken Breast, Glazed Carrots, Fresh Fruit, Gourmet Cupcakes FEBRUARY 2016 Meal RSVP by February 5 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, March 11, 2016 ELECTED Potentate...... Adrian Skytland Zuhrah Shrine Center Chief Rabban...... Michael LaVine 6120 Blue Circle Drive, Minnetonka, MN 55343 Assistant Rabban...... James Burlingame Jr. High Priest & Prophet...... Bradford Roberts Dinner at 6:00 p.m. / Meeting at 7:00 p.m. Oriental Guide...... Verl Raap Recorder ...... Donald Wurden Dinner $15: Herb Roasted Chicken, Oven Roasted Red Potatoes, Glazed Baby Carrots, Treasurer...... Al Niederhaus Tossed Salad,Rolls & Butter APPOINTED Meal RSVP by March 4 to Shari at [email protected] or 952-426-3023 First Ceremonial Master ...... Jon Pavola Second Ceremonial Master ...... Chaz Miller Marshal...... Ron Peterson Captain of the Guard ...... Jason Sagstetter Outer Guard ...... Curt Quast Chaplain...... Jim Bagwell Volunteer and Future ARABIAN EDITOR Send news items to: [email protected] Event RSVPs Stated Meeting Bobbie Lampi We are going to use email to locations RSL desktop publishing services coordinate our events, rather than 320-251-9115 [email protected] using a calling tree or preprinting 18 Fairfield Court, Saint Cloud, MN 56303 February 12, 2016 event tickets.To assist us in coordi- 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 plan adequately when food is served, please RSVP to [email protected]. March 11, 2016 Please use these email addresses Zuhrah Shrine Center Office Hours at when you see them in the various 6120 Blue Circle Drive communications to help us plan our 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 John B Hidding 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 Robert Bender Events the Noble’s address, name of to this address and the entire Divan will get a copy.The Divan has committed Clifford C Hall hospital or nursing home.We (new events are in red) to follow up with all emails that we receive. Edward J Tanner Send changes of address to now have a new e-mail address, Jan 29-31 ...... Potentate’s Ball Weekend 6120 Blue Circle Drive, Minnetonka, MN 55343-9109 William W “Bill” Larson, PP you can contact the committee Feb 4-6 ...... Midwest Shrine Mid-Winter Henry C Mills, II at [email protected]. Marquette, Michigan Ralph Hallberg Feb 12 ...... Zuhrah Shrine Stated A new sign-out system has Feb 12 ...... Ladies Bunco Night Units and Clubs Arnold H Palmer been implemented for Feb 18...... Masons & Shrine Pistol Shoot When you have news to include in an issue of the Arabian, wheelchairs on loan from Feb 20 ...... Chilifest & Game Night please send it by email, if possible, to [email protected] Zuhrah Temple. If you have Mar 11 ...... Zuhrah Shrine Stated obtained a wheelchair in the Mar 13...... MVSC Pancake & NEWS French Toast Breakfast past and are not using it, we • Send your news in the body of an email, or attach a Word Mar 26...... Easter Egg Hunt 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] FEBRUARY 2016 ZUHRAH ARABIAN 3

From the Potentate

Shriners Hospital for children. I encourage you to submit names of nobles that make a difference in the process of daily activity. One of our objectives for 2016 is to Increase the health and strength of Zuhrah Shriners. Wine Tasting Within this objective is increasing Beer Brewing our communication in which two Shutterbugs changes have happened. If you are a Fantasy Sports club and unit leader you may have had communication with our Marshal, Ron Peterson. Within his These are just a few ideas for a new Club or Unit. Marshal position he will be the hub Creating a new Club or Unit will attract new of the Communication Committee members to stay active. and needs to know any additions or changes to events happening within Zuhrah. You may also have seen If you have an idea or interested changes to the eRabian and by this in starting a new Club or Unit, printing, a new Zuhrah.org website. contact Jon R. Pavola Adrian Skytland, Potentate All of which are making a difference at [email protected] . in how we communicate. Finally, as a longtime member of the Thank You, Nobles of Zuhrah Zuhrah Pipes and Drums, I’ve asked Shriners, for placing your trust and the unit to bring back two events that confidence in electing me to serve as had been traditions in the band and your Potentate for 2016.As is written both of these events will be at our new within the installation obligation, “he home. First, is the Chili Cook-off on who would be greatest among us must the 20th of February with a new twist be servants of all” is a promise that we, of a game night. So here’s the official the leaders of Zuhrah Shriners, make challenge to all of you and the clubs to you today and tomorrow. We will and units who think you can make the commit to you the needs of Zuhrah best Chili and challenge the Pipes and Shriners ahead of our own.This is rep- Drums who have years of experience. resented to you by the 2016 Then on Saturday, the 12th of March, Potentate’s Pin you see here. will be the Order of the Malt. Yes, The shape of the pin is scotch whiskey at its finest and a a diamond. If you can degree allowing you to become a remember signs on member in the Order of the Malt.This roadways where is a gentlemen’s only event but follow curves are ahead a the Arabian, the eRabian, and visit the diamond sign repre- website as there is also plans to have a sents change in the road- ladies event opposite this event. way. Likewise, the diamond In closing I leave you with this represents change that needs to hap- thought: We are Zuhrah – We pen in our organization to move for- Make A Difference ward and remain strong. The Zuhrah Shrine logo in the center represents Your humble servant, the future branding of our organiza- Adrian Skytland tion.The Scimitar,on the bottom of the 2016 Potentate pin, is our traditional logo representing [email protected] our heritage. The tag line We are 612-770-5343 Zuhrah – We Make A Difference is a statement to the strength of our organization and our desire to make a difference in every way. So how do we make a difference? The Starfish story is a story of the man seeing a boy throwing starfish back into the ocean. The man sees the difficult task of thousands of starfish on the beach where the boy sees just one and by saving the life of that one he’s able to make a difference. This is what we, as Zuhrah Shriners need to remind ourselves. Even though the task at hand seems to be large and overwhelming, focusing on some part we can change and we will make a difference. So it’s now my pleasure to introduce to you the Make a Difference award. The award is shown to the right and includes the story with a Zuhrah Ladies Connect lapel pin to proudly show your dedication to Zuhrah Shriners and the 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 during 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). 2016 Midwest Shrine 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? Mid-Winter Email her name to [email protected].

February 4-6, 2016 Zuhrah Divan Ladies [email protected] Marquette, Michigan 4 ZUHRAH ARABIAN FEBRUARY 2016 IMPERIAL WORLD OF SHRINERS

The Astros Foundation and the College Coming Events Classic announce naming rights agreement Feb. 26-28, 2016: 2016 Shriners Hospitals for with Shriners Hospitals for Children Children College Classic The Astros Foundation and Shriners May 4 – 5, 2016: Shriners Public Relations Hospitals for Children have announced Conference at the Renaissance a multi-year naming rights agreement International Plaza Hotel in for the annual Houston College Classic held at Minute Maid Park, renaming the Tampa, Fla. tournament the Shriners Hospitals for Children College Classic. The Astros July 3 – 7, 2016: 142nd Imperial Session of Foundation will continue to operate the Shriners International in Tampa tournament. The Astros Foundation has also reached an agreement with MLB Network to air all nine games of the 2016 Shriners Hospitals for Children College Classic. The Astros Foundation The invite only tournament once 2016 Shriners Hospitals for will donate $1 from the sale of each again boasts a strong lineup, featuring Children College Classic ticket directly to Shriners Hospitals as five teams that finished in the top 25 of Schedule* well as provide other fundraising and D1baseball.com’s final rankings in 2015. awareness opportunities. The 2016 Shriners Hospitals for Friday, February 26 The Shriners Hospitals for Children Children College Classic will include Houston at Texas Tech 12:05 p.m. College Classic returns to Minute Maid TCU (#4), Arkansas (#9), UL Lafayette UL-Lafayette at TCU 3:35 p.m. Park, home of the Houston Astros, (#16), Houston (#22), Rice (#25) and Arkansas at Rice 7:05 p.m. February 26-28,2016.This event is regard- Texas Tech. ed as one of the top collegiate baseball Last year’s College Classic featured Saturday, February 27 tournaments in the nation, as it continues two of the top three teams ranked in Texas Tech at UL-Lafayette 12:05 p.m. to draw fans, top-ranked programs and the preseason top 25. Historically, the Houston at Arkansas 3:35 p.m. scouts from every Major League organiza- College Classic has hosted the No. 1 Rice at TCU 7:05 p.m. tion each year. team in preseason polls six times in “On behalf of the Astros Foundation, tournament history and has hosted Sunday, February 28 we are grateful to Shriners Hospitals for two eventual College World Series Arkansas at Texas Tech 11:05 p.m. Children for their generous support of Champions. Several current Major TCU at Houston 2:35 p.m. the College Classic,” said Twila Carter, League players have played in the UL-Lafayette at Rice 6:05 p.m. executive director of the Astros “This event provides a wonderful plat- directors for Shriners Hospitals for Classic, including David Price, Michael Foundation.“Shriners Hospitals has had a form for us to share our story of caring Children. “Our agreement with the Bourn, Gerrit Cole, Mike Leake and long history with supporting collegiate for more than one million children at our Astros Foundation will help us advance Anthony Rendon, to name a few. athletics as a platform to raise awareness 22 Shriners Hospitals locations in the our mission of helping children lead Purchase tickets online at for their mission, making this a perfect fit United States, Canada and Mexico,” said active, healthy lives and accept no limita- Astros.com/CollegeClassic for both organizations.” Jerry Gantt, chairman of the board of tions to the goals they can accomplish.” FEBRUARY 2016 ZUHRAH ARABIAN 5 SHRINERS HOSPITAL – TWIN CITIES Notes from the Hospital Board of Governors

This new column is intended to be ongoing and will be authored by the three Zuhrah Nobles who are currently serving on the Board of Governors, and will be a vehicle in which we can communicate news and updated information to the Nobility. We will also have a section in which we will answer questions submitted by the Nobility. The Board of Governors meets at the Hospital on the third Friday of the month. It is here where the various committees hear reports and updates from the various Hospital staff and their committees. We hear about patient recruitment activities, fund raising activities as well as overall financial reports from the Hospital staff. The Public Relations team just completed a very successful media blitz.This included TV ads and sponsorships, radio ads, PSAs, website and social media.The immediate result of this was a large bump in the donations to the Hospital, a significant increase in public awareness,all of which leads to an increase in patient referrals and eventually new patients. We were recently approved to purchase a new X-Ray system.This system is being referred to as the EOS system. While this system is expensive,it is a huge benefit to our kids.The EOS X-Ray system emits virtually no radiation. Imagine, over the course of a lifetime of treatment at our hospital, some of our kids have hundreds and hundreds of X-Rays. Currently,there is a special fundraising ini- tiative to help cover the $700,000 for this Meet our Doctors: new system. Donate Formal Wear for You will be hearing a lot about a new Cary H. Mielke, MD venture from one of our newest doc- the Shriners Hospital Prom! Chief of Staff, Shriners Hospitals for Children – Twin Cities Unit tors. Dr. Priola is a specialist in sports injuries. This is an ever-expanding field Lady Deb Hjermstad's service project for 2015 raised over $3000 (in addition to Dr. Mielke is board certified by the as more and more kids are participating non-cash donations) to benefit Shriners Hospitals for Children-Twin Cities.We want to American Board of Orthopedic in sports. This will enable our hospital continue the momentum Deb started by including calls for specific donations. Surgery. His training includes to offer more services to more kids. Macalester College, in St. Paul, and the The Twin Cities Hospital will be University of Minnesota. He took his hosting the inaugural Gala. This is a The Twin Cities Hospital will hold a Please attach a note with your name huge undertaking and is intended to be Prom for the patients in April. They and address in order to receive an surgical residency at the Mayo Clinic and his pediatric orthopedic fellowship a large portion of the fundraising activ- need our help! Please consider donat- acknowledgement letter. ities for our Hospital.The date for this ing your gently used formal wear Drop off your formal wear dona- at Shriners Hospital in Salt Lake City. He has been on our staff since 2004 event is Friday, May 20th, at the (gowns, suits/tuxedos, accessories). tions at the Zuhrah Shrine Center Marriott City Center in downtown Donations should be dry-cleaned. before February 27th.Thank you! and has over 22 years of pediatric orthopedic surgery experience. Minneapolis. Tickets are $125 per per- On top of his work at our hospital,Dr. son, with personal and corporate spon- Mielke travels annually to Guatemala to sorships available. , There will be silent assist with medical missions. His area of and live auctions during the evening. special interests include Cerebral Palsy, This will be a great event, and we Hip Dysplasia, Orthopaedic Trauma,Foot encourage you to consider attending. Reconstruction, and Angular Deformities The Annual Hospital Day is sched- of the lower extremities. uled for Saturday, May 21st.This annu- To refer a patient to Dr.Mielke or one Cary H. Mielke, MD al event is a great opportunity for of the other doctors at our Hospital: Chief of Staff everyone to get a tour of the hospital, Referral Line: 612-596-6105 meet some of the staff and learn more Email: [email protected] about what is new at the hospital. For more information: Zuhrah is lucky enough to have twincitiesshrinershospital.org three of our members serving on the FORMERLY Twin Cities Hospital Board of DAVID AGENCY INC Governors. This Board works closely with the hospital staff in guiding our DICK DEVINE Lauren Elm, Hospital to be the best that it can be. Director of Public and Community Relations If you have any questions please feel Shriners Hospital for Children® - Twin Cities free to reach out to any of us. 6500 CITY WEST PKWY #100 2025 East River Parkway Fraternally, EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344 Minneapolis, MN 55414 Jim Bagwell, P.P. Office: 612-596-6119 PH 952-277-0610 Dr. Ralph Magnusson Cell: 612-214-8589 Al Niederhaus, P.P. EMAIL [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/twincities 6 ZUHRAH ARABIAN FEBRUARY 2016 THE WORLD OF ZUHRAH SHRINE Masonic Relations Pote Ross’ Farewell Committee There are two Educational Lodges in York Rite Minnesota. One holds its meetings at • Saturday, February 13th – 8:30 a.m. Templar Lodge in St. Louis Park. One Day to Council, Minneapolis Educational Lodge No. 1002 is a tiled Valley Scottish Rite. Master Mason’s Masonic Lodge.You must • Saturday, February 27th – 8:30 a.m. be a Master Mason to join. No Degree One Day to Commandery, work is performed but they have been Minneapolis Valley Scottish Rite. known to analyze the three Degrees.The meetings are held on the months that Detailed information on many York have five Tuesdays. The dinner is at 6:30 Rite events is now available on p.m. and the meeting is at 7:30 p.m. on www.mnyorkrite.org. the 5th Tuesday. The members present Youth discussion topics that deal with Masonry • Saturday, February 6th – 7:00 p.m. and the topic is thoroughly analyzed. Anoka Chapter DeMolay Installation, Dinner reservations are needed to be Anoka Lodge. sure there is food for you if you attend. • Saturday, February 13th – Robbinsdale This is a wonderful fellowship opportuni- Chapter DeMolay Snow Tubing. ty as well as a place to go to expand your • Saturday, February 20th – 7:30 p.m. Masonic knowledge. Come and enter MN Job’s Daughters SnoBall, into friendly Masonic discourse. The Minnehaha Lodge, Minneapolis, MN. members will get you to think about • Check out www.MNDeMolay.org for familiar topics from a new perspective. additional information. On Saturday, February 13, 2016, for the Council of Cryptic Masons Degrees You are welcome to post your and the Orders of Knight Templar on Masonic related events and fundraisers February 27, 2016. Both will be held at dates on the Zuhrah Shrine Masonic the Minneapolis Scottish Rite. Relations Committee’s Facebook page at If you need help in getting informa- www.facebook.com/mnmasonicevents tion about some appendant Masonic after you “Like” the page. organizations and don’t know who to The whole fraternity is better off when talk to, please talk to me and I will help we are all active and together. Don’t just you get connected. Here are some restrict yourself and limit your activity to events that are happening: only one or two things. There is a rich Blue Lodges experience in Masonry and plenty of phi- • Thursday, February 4th – 11:30 lanthropies in need of your assistance. a.m.16th Annual Minnesota Arizona Carl Lidstrom, Chairman Reunion, El Zaribah Shrine, 552 N [email protected] 40th St, Phoenix,AZ. 952-232-6408 • Saturday,February 6th – 11:00 a.m.Lake Harriet Lodge No. 277 Burger Day. • Saturday, February 13th – 9:00 a.m. Fellowcraft Lodge for Instruction, Anoka Lodge No. 30. In Memoriam • Sunday, February 14th – 5:30 p.m. Ancient Landmark Lodge No. 5 Officer Sweetheart’s Dinner,Mancini's, St Paul. • Saturday, February 20th, to Tuesday, February 23rd – 2016 North American Conference of Grand Masters,Madison Concourse Hotel, Madison,WI. • Saturday, February 27th – 6:00 p.m. Tusler-Summit Lodge No. 263 Prime Rib Table Lodge, Roseville, MN. Scottish Rite • Degrees are on-going. • Thursday, February 4th – 6:00 p.m. Rochester Valley Remembrance and Renewal. • Wednesday,February 24th – 5:30 p.m. William W. Larson, P.P. St. Paul Valley Council Feast, Lost Spur Zuhrah Shriners Golf Course, Eagan, MN. Potentate – 2004 FEBRUARY 2016 ZUHRAH ARABIAN 7 ZUHRAH SHRINE UNITS

To continue the series on the ques- Zuhrah to have its officers installed by tions the Band receives at parades: the new Potentate. Thank you, Q: Why are you a Shriner? Illustrious Sir Skytland. A: This is a familiar question to all By the time we read this edition the Nobles, so you can add your own Pote’s Ball will be history, and I am answer here. sure we all had a memorable time. As we celebrate Worshipful Brother Sunshine reports that Ron Hecshel is George Washington’s 284th birthday this suffering from some blood clot issues. month on the 22nd, here is a recipe for He is home and on the mend. Ivan one of Martha Washington’s “Great Ericksons’ Lady Janice continues to Cakes”. Great Cakes were a common struggle with Huntingtons Disease and is Greetings Nobles, Ladies and Friends, dessert in the Colonial Era and tended to still confined to the Nursing Home.Pres. We are hoping that you and your be a very large and could last several days. Quartermaster John Benson,Captain Gary Sibbens’ Lady Terri has experi- Happy New Years from the ladies are having an enjoyable Winter One transcription of Martha Jack Annett, Secretary/Treasurer Ivan enced some issues with falling. Her doc- Chairmen. I would like to congratulate season.Here is what has been happening Washington’s Great Cake recipe utilized the Erickson,VP Al Paulson, President Gary tor told her to stop doing that and come our new CEO Noble Mike Miller, new lately.We have a new Potentate and First following ingredients: a peck of flour, three Sibben PP, being installed for 2016 by back to see him in six months! To all oth- COO (VP) Mark Arnold and new CFO Lady at Zuhrah.We had a very success- quarters of a pound of sugar, three pounds Illustrious Sir Adrian Skytland. ers who are not feeling up to snuff, we (Treasurer) Scott Hughes. We had a ful Potentate’s Ball welcoming our new of melted butter, and seven pounds of cur- The Annual Meeting was held at the hope you feel better and are up to join- great installation on Wednesday, January Illustrious Sir Adrian Skytland and his rants.Added to these ingredients were four Shrine Center. All committee reports ing us soon. Please let us know of your 13th.We met up at Crooner’s Lounge in lady Mary. We also congratulate fellow grated nutmegs, cloves, cinnamon, mace, and the “Actions of the Officers” were needs so we can share with others. Fridley—a place where the Rat Pack panners Jim Burlingame, Jr. (Assistant caraway seeds, water, and salt. Other ingre- approved. We then had time to thank We miss our Snowbirds. Hope you would be proud to hang out. Rabban) and Ron Peterson (Marshal) in dients included yeast derived from barm Tim Thorbus for his five years of service are all having a great winter, enjoy safe Illustrious Sir Adrian Skytland and their new leadership positions. (the foam that rises to the top of ferment- as President. Captain Bill Ashbeck was travels home and we look forward to Outer Guard Curt Quast (both We also welcome our newest pan- ed liquor), and liquid derived from posset, a unable to attend as he is still in Nevada hearing all your stories of how you Chairmen) presided over the installation ners. Nobles Bob Johnson and Shaika warm mixture of ale and cream.The cake helping with family needs.We hope all is avoided the perils of sun stroke for all of our new officers and what a great job Musah joined the Steel Drum Band in would most likely have been baked in medi- well and we look forward to seeing you these months. they did.Thank you very much for being a January, and we look forward to them um oven in a large mould. in the spring. Thanks for your years of It is with great sorrow that I report part of our installation. It is always great playing with us this parade season. Mark Kipp dedicated service. that Honorary Patrol Member,William to have Divan members come to our The Steel Drum Band wishes to 763-404-2476 While we awaited the arrival of the “Bill” Larson, P.P. has been visited by meetings; it’s even more special when thank the Nobles of the Guardians, and [email protected] Potentate, the Patrol discussed some the Black Camel. Illustrious Sir, your those Divan members are also Chairmen. their Ladies, for sharing the hospitality [email protected] ideas for the future: including our contributions to the Patrol as “Grand Again, thank you, it was a great time. room and making it such an enjoyable Ladies at Stated Meetings, planning Eskimo”, your ever interesting presen- Our focus is now shifted to our time.A special thanks to all the Nobles social events for family and friends, tations at our special events and your “Celebrate With The Potentate”. Last and their ladies in providing the treats fund raising for the benefit of Zuhrah, support of the unit will be missed year we had a great event at Jax Café. in the room.We also hope you enjoyed Shriners Hospitals Twin Cities Unit as greatly. Rest In Peace, Our Brother. We were able to have a great event stopping by and were able to play one well as the Patrol. Ideas were flowing REMEMBER: and raise money for our Temple and of our drums. and details will be forthcoming! Drill every Monday, 5:30 at Zuhrah the Transportation Fund.This year we Our attention now turns to our Spring Captain-Elect Jack Annett discussed Shrine Center, 6120 Blue Circle Drive will be raising money for Ill. Sir Adrian’s Saturday practices and preparing for the the MVSC Installation and parade February1 Stated Meeting, 6:00 at project “Coins for Camps, and Dollars upcoming parade season. If you are inter- Happy New Year! opportunities for the coming year. He Elsies, Ladies Welcome.We will be dis- too”.This is a huge help because now ested in performing with us this year, we We had a great time at the ball.We also shared his thoughts of making the cussing options for moving to Zuhrah all of donations will tax deductible. will be practicing Saturday mornings at had our installation of officers last Midwest Session in Marquette, Michigan, Shrine Center as well as catering and Our event this year will be on Plymouth Lodge No. 160 in Crystal. month. a couples trip. other dinner options. Saturday,April 23.We are finalizing the Please contact Mark Kipp for details, A few of us were on the Al Moore The tradition of Zuhrah Patrol Yours in the Faith, location of the event. So, keep your The Sunshine Committee reports that memorial bus ride to the temple. Fun being the First Unit in Shrinedom con- calendars open. It will be a great night, our Director Emeritus Jim Burlingame, Sr. was had by all. It is hard to believe Pres. Gary tinued by being the First Unit of not to be missed. PP,and Ron Peterson continue to recover brother Al has been gone a year now. I know he is missed by his Cycle We will be meeting up again the second from their recent surgeries. Our thoughts Wednesday of the month at Golden Leaf also go out to Noble George Adams as he Corps, Motor Head and MN Valley brothers.The events do not seem the Tobacco in Minneapolis.Our meeting start recovers from a recent injury. at 7 p.m. with some of the fellas grabbing a Birthday wishes go out to ladies same without him. Check here for our upcoming bite to eat beforehand next door.If you like Audrey Braiedy (8), Cookie Burlingame information or would like to attend our (22) and Nobles George Adams (5), events, Till next month— meeting, contact Chaz Miller Jim Rust (11), Shaika Musah (12), Keith Willie G [email protected]. Braiedy (18) and Tom MacLeod (19). Zuhrah Motor Heads “The best revenge is massive success!” — Frank Sinatra

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meetings are a great way to jump in and gotten involved in an R & G event yet, get started! Come join us for some now is the time! See you all on February good brotherhood. 17th for the next R & G meeting and The first event on the calendar is the February 18th for the pistol shoot. Holes for Heroes fishing contest put on by Fishing for Life, held on Medicine Smokepole Lake February 6th.Check out the R & G website or Facebook page for the flyer. Pres. Scott Fredell 612-817-0325 This event is open to everyone, but it is [email protected] free to all veterans and military families. V.P.Ed Coppersmith 952-300-0835 We will be looking for 4-wheelers and [email protected] trailers to help move people on and off Sec. Stephen Kesler 612-790-0365 Greetings from the Zuhrah Antique Hi, Everybody! Hello Nobles, the lake as well as other help wherever [email protected] Cars! The ZUHRAH AMATEUR RADIO My name is Scott Fredell, and I am the we might be needed. Treas. Bob Hagen 952-881-2946 While it may be cold outside, things CORPS wishes all one happy and new president of the Rod and Gun Club. Next up is our “Come meet the [email protected] are warming up here in the ZAC as we healthy new year. We are looking forward to a great year Masons and Shriners” open pistol shoot prepare for the Spring and Summer Here is an issue I have come to know of some of our regular activities such as at the Osseo Gun Club on February parade and cruising seasons. in our unit and appears in other units of the Star Prairie Trout fishing outings, 18th, from 5-8 or maybe even later if We had a great time at our annual the Zuhrah Shrine. In fact it’s an issue Lake of the Woods fishing trip, the two needed! $20 gets you range time, a light banquet, held this year at Poor Richard's universally, so here is a note, part of our sporting clays shoots that benefit the U dinner and plenty of opportunity to Commonhouse in Bloomington. The meeting minutes, I sent our group of M Masonic Children’s Hospital and spend time with brothers and family. food was delicious and the fellowship recently: the Shriners Hospital. Speaking of the This shoot is open to anyone. Bring was fantastic as we celebrated the end of “All members should provide input Sporting Clays Shoot, we will be raffling your wife, girlfriend, kids, brothers and any one year and the beginning of another. about our continuing existence.We can off an AR-15 platform rifle in .308 cal.! potential Mason or Shriners. This is a Several members of the Divan graced us not continue with so little participation Along with a Government Model style membership event for Zuhrah and our with their presence including Captain of in meetings and activities. If times and .45 ACP pistol. We would also like to Blue Lodges, so come out and help spread the Guard Jon Pavola, Assistant Rabban locations are part of the problem, we continue our “Signature Hunts” this year, the word! OGC has guns to rent and Michael LaVine and Chief Rabban Adrian need to work out solutions. If disinterest the one planned for the fall of 2016 is a plenty of ammo if you need it. Call or e- Skytland. Noble Skytland installed the is the problem, we need to know what five-day Black Bear hunt in northern mail Bill Vice to get on the reservation list. officers for 2016 and lifetime member- will draw you in here.” Minnesota. The wild boar hunt last We have started selling tickets for ships were presented by 2015 President We understand meeting dates, times, September was a great time.We would the Shriners Hospital shoot gun raffle. Stephen Laumann. and locations are sometimes inconven- also like to add a Signature Fishing trip to This years prizes are a DPMS Oracle A common question we are asked is ient, but too often this is an excuse – not the list of our outings. One thought for .308 rifle, a Ruger SR 1911 .45 pistol, “Do I need to own a classic or antique a reason. If you just don’t feel like getting and a Savage thumbhole .17 cal. HMR a trip would be a trout fishing expedition Nobles and friends of the Cycle car to join the ZAC?” I often hear out of the house, perk up and join us in to Lake Michigan on a charter boat. rifle.Tickets are $5 each or 5/$20.Ask Nobles comment,“Maybe someday in a stimulating conversation in a warm com- any R & G member how to buy some. Corps, Look us up at the Pote’s Ball, we will Tradition has it that the outgoing few years I’ll buy one,” or they hear fortable atmosphere. Become part of a be the ones in a mix of camo and pirate Speaking of the shoot…. it is time to about a Noble who purchased a classic discussion on changing meeting times start putting together your team and to President pen the last Arabian article outfits.We will be happy to answer any of of the year... and of course, like Adrian and say, "Now you can join the Zuhrah and places to help increase involvement. your questions about joining our Club or help us sign up sponsors for the shoot- Antique Cars unit!” But the truth is that If you have difficulty driving at night call ing stations. If you know of a business or Peterson, I fumbled... dropped the ball joining in on some of our outings. As turned it over... jeez. anyone with an interest in classic cars is somebody for a ride. Move your meeting always be safe in the fields and waters person that may be interested in spon- welcome to join, and ownership of one times up during the winter so you can soring, let us know. Mark your calendar That said, 2015 was a heck of a year when out hunting and fishing.Always have for the Corps, as usual there were lots is not a prerequisite nor a requirement. get home before dark, or shortly there- a backup plan in case things go wrong. for April 30th for a fun day of shooting Whether you like muscle cars, Model after. Obligations of both the retired and and fundraising,to benefit the five camps of parades, lots of hard work practicing Maybe a change of dry clothes in the and fun in the sun! And it would not be A’s, Mercurys, Mopars or anything with working sometimes preclude attending vehicle to change into. Always let some- for the kids at OUR Hospital. classic cars and trucks we welcome you our group, that only goes so far.Try to The past two years we have raised the Corps without challenges... after all one know where you will be and when “bikers” are generally “type A” so we are at our events and would love if you keep your schedule clear for your you expect to be back. At a minimum $10,000 for the cause. This year it would join us. Masonic activities. would be huge if we could double that all head strong to a certain degree, but leave a note in your vehicle detailing we’re a family of brothers and we move If you would like to check us out, Again, if you want to attend and fear where your hunting area is or what type total! That means we will need all our business meetings are held the driving at night (I know that – it’s getting hands on deck to pull it off! through it. of boat you are in.This will aid rescuers All in all, it was a good year doing 2nd Wednesday of the month starting harder for me to see at night), swallow in the event an accident occurs while you May 21st is Hospital Day this year at 7 p.m. We currently meet at the your pride and ask for a ride. Someone and again we will be running the trout good work for the Shrine and our are out enjoying the great outdoors. Hospitals and of course the Kids... Park Tavern in St. Louis Park and many will be glad to pick you up and bring you Introduce a friend or non-hunter or pond, have our display, minnow races members arrive early around 6 p.m. back. Some guys will whine about going (to keep the carnage to a minimum we Illustrious Sir (now Jr. Past Potentate, shooter to the great sport of hunting Ross Hjermstad) did us proud by for food, beverages and conversation. out of their way, but ignore that and ask or target shooting. Help dispel the may need to keep our new Pres. away On the 4th Wednesday of the month anyway. If you have to scream and stomp from the races) and help out wherev- doing a fantastic job as Potentate... so myth that firearms are evil. Take the much so that we even gave him a ride we do our Monthly Burger Runs.These your foot – do so.They’ll be glad they did time to educate the anti-hunters or er else they may need it. start around 6 p.m. at preselected after it sinks in that they did a good deed. We are still collecting pop tabs to out of the new temple after he turned anti-gunners about our great sport. over the reins of Zuhrah to incoming restaurants. You don’t need to be a You went through the trouble and Even a few positive words will go a turn in on Hospital Day, so if you member to join in the fun! Be sure to ceremony of becoming a Mason and a haven’t been saving them yet, it is time Potentate Adrian Skytland. ... long way towards changing the minds Speaking of new officers, the Corps watch this space for upcoming dates. Shriner, so get out and do something – of those on the fence. to start. Please contact Thomas Walker at 952- don’t just sit around and vegetate. Will June is fishing month, with LOW line changed, as it always does... Be safe— Dallas Olsen relieves me as 2016 933-3008 or e-mail [email protected] the day come when they will talk about Scott Fredell June 17th – 20th. June 22nd is the first President, “I am relieved.” :-) Mike if you’re interested in joining our unit or you as being one of the greatest guys in Greetings all! Camp Achieve / Star Prairie trip. Mclaughlin fills out his last year as would like more information. You can the world? Maybe they will say he just sat The Potentate’s Ball is now history Hopefully we can get a day or two Captain, Steve Miller assumes the VP also send inquiries to: there and the room cooled to sixty-five and it is time to start focusing on the on the water during the early part of position, Tim Thompson is the [email protected] and degrees and so did he.That’s reality,folks. upcoming year. June as well. Secretary/Treasurer. one of our officers will respond. Now about our ZARC: Our next I would like to congratulate our July 4th week will find some of us in All Excellent Nobles, thanks to all Fraternally, meeting will be at VFW Post, 67th & new officers, Pres. Scott Fredell and V. Tampa for the Imperial. for stepping up. Thomas Walker Lyndale Avenue S. Thursday, February Pres. Ed Coppersmith. I know they will July 20th is the second Camp As for me, I think I'll join Ross for a 2016 Vice President 11th, 11:30 a.m. Open meeting.All wel- work to continue to keep ZRG one of Achieve outing to Star Prairie. fruity umbrella drink and enjoy being a Zuhrah Antique Cars come. If the daytime doesn’t work for the top clubs in Zuhrah, so please give August 27th is the U of M Masonic “Regular Guy” of the Corps. you, we will meet at Scottish Rite them all the support you can through Children’s Hospital Sporting Clays Thursday, March 10th, 5:30 p.m. the coming years. shoot in Pine City.This shoot we need Mike Parker -"HAZMAT" May the Bird of Paradise fly up your Get in touch with Scott or Ed for to work on more of our lodge broth- President nose with a winning Powerball ticket. details on the signature bear hunt this ers to get involved. Throughout the Zuhrah Cycle Corps fall and watch for notices about a pos- spring and summer we will be visiting Phil Epstein 612-803-9946 sible fishing excursion this summer! lodges around the area as well as out- [email protected] [email protected] 612 360-7575 Now onto our busy calendar! state too.We will be looking for volun- The R & G stated meetings are held teers to help spread the word. on the 3rd Wednesday of the month, at This is just a quick glimpse at our Zuhrah Shrine Center. Dinner is at busy schedule for the year. By no 6:00 p.m. and the meeting starts at means is this all we have going on, we 7:00. Let one of the ZRG officers know constantly have groups and people if you are planning on coming for din- reaching out to us to do things with ner so they have enough food! Cost of them.As these events come up we will dinner will be in the $15 range. get notices out to keep everyone If you are a new member to ZRG or informed and INVOLVED!! are thinking about joining our club, the So the bottom line is… If you haven’t FEBRUARY 2016 ZUHRAH ARABIAN 9 ZUHRAH SHRINE UNITS

count of meals for the caterer, please be sure to e-mail your reservations to Jay Peterson at [email protected] or you can call him with your reservation at 763-493-3527. Reservations need to be e-mailed/called in by the Friday prior to “Men on the March” or the meeting date – so in this case, please “Music for All Ages” RSVP no later than February 12. From the Sunshine Committee, Ceremonial Unit Past President and As we all recover from the swash- all-around great German, Jack buckling activities that recently took Gersdorf is recovering after a brief In the move from Fridley I found many Our monthly Guardian meetings Hello, Brother Nobles of The Mystic place at the Bloomington DoubleTree, I stay at the hospital. An unnamed old pictures of the Zuhrah Band in all will now be held on the third Tuesday Shrine. I am happy to welcome new want to express the Ceremonial Unit’s source speculated that he may have phases or appearances,from concerts to of each month at the same location as members Gerry Brandt and Craig appreciation to the Nobles and Ladies become a little tipsy from the parades, small groups to large groups, before, the Plymouth Lodge No. 160 in Peterson to the Funster as members. who helped make the weekend’s tribute Liebfraumilch. Get well soon, Jack. and also in the style and development of Crystal. This change was made to They have both supported our unit to Head Pirate – also known as With Valentine’s Day coming up, be instruments.The history of the Band first accommodate some members who over the last year in parades and joined Illustrious Sir Adrian Skytland – and his careful with your celebrations. Ole and started in America in the early 1800’s have other commitments on some us at the 2015 Zuhrah Shrine Circus lovely lady Mary a “bountiful” success. Lena had been married for many years with the development of the keyed bugle Wednesday evenings. Our meetings and performed flawlessly. Welcome to The Ceremonial Unit/Legion of Honor and hadn’t had a romantic dinner for eons, by Edward Kendall.The first bands as we start promptly at 7 p.m. with the a great and proud unit, brothers! Hospitality Room is always well decorat- so Valentine’s Day would be a nice occa- know them, were Kendall’s Boston Brass Pledge of Allegiance. By now we have completed the ed and the food is always first rate. sion for a special meal. A long time had Band. The early bands were military January will be busy for the Guardian Potentate’s Ball weekend and are now At the Ceremonial Unit Annual also elapsed since Ole and Lena made bands and did both concerts and of Unit, especially the end of the month moving towards the Funster Easter Egg Meeting and installation of officers, we love, so after dinner Lena gave Ole a course early marches for the movement with the Potentate’s Ball which starts Hunt! Craig has volunteered to be the approved of all of Secretary/Treasurer Viagra.The effect was almost immediate. of troops. Instruments during the Civil on January 29th. We have room #106 Easter Bunny this year,jumping right into Jay Peterson’s great work from last year Ole jumped up, pushed the plates, silver- War were developed with the bells fac- again and are sharing it with the Steel action. We will need help at the Easter (approved the Annual Secretary and ware and glasses off the table, tore off ing backwards so the troops following Band Unit. We can use all the help we Egg Hunt, so please put this on your Annual Treasurers Reports) and Lena’s dress, plopped her on the table and could hear the music to march to. The can get, so come out and join in the fun calenders—March 26th at Zuhrah installed the Unit leaders for 2016. Mike they made mad,passionate love – the kind bands used between eight to twenty- as our ladies and all ladies of Zuhrah get Shrine Center—please come to the Rouillard was installed President, Mike they hadn’t enjoyed since they were far four men on bugles and sometimes dressed up to have a good time for February meeting and help us plan this Rudolph 1st VP, John Hultquist 2nd VP, younger.When they were done and were added a few clarinets and a flute. three days.The uniform is class A for all event. and Jay was rewarded with his efforts by laying on the tabletop out of breath, the Uniforms also became a signature of events at the ball. We have a great year ahead of us,and continuing in the role of Sec/Treas. waiter came up to them and asked that the early bands. The 114th As previously written in this column, I hope we can take advantage of it and Although Pres. Rouillard has not headed they get dressed and leave the restaurant. Pennsylvanian Volunteer Regiment Guardian member participation at all have a fantastic 2016! This is our time up the Ceremonial Unit before, he does Fraternally, have experience running the show as Band, in 1864, styled their uniforms scheduled events we are working helps and we can achieve great things togeth- President of the Steel Drum Band – you John Hultquist from a French fighting unit in Algeria – to make working together that much er,so I encourage all of you to be at our Arabian Scribe know that group that plays that one The Zouave d’Afrique.You might recog- more fun with the full membership doing meetings and help to guide this unit.We song,Yellow Bird, on large tin cans. We nize a march entitled “Gallent Zouaves” their part.The Captain, Matt Petersen, is can use all ideas and welcome all effort look forward to the activities that Mike by Karl King, written many years later. looking forward to seeing a renewed to make our unit successful this season. has in store for us this year. Mehopes The regiment band uniform consisted interest by all fellow Guardians in work- I would ask that all of you take a they don’t include a Unit clean-up of the of “red pants, Zouave jacket, white leg- ing the events we are scheduled to work. moment and remember those who State Fairgrounds after its annual run gings, a blue sash around the waist, and Our first event in February is the have passed in the past year.We have ends in September. white turbans which at that time excit- Fishing for Life event on Medicine lake lost some of our Brothers and family The Ceremonial Unit dinners and ed new recruits.” Now going ahead to called the “holes for heroes” event for members.We can honor them by tak- meetings are now taking place at the new the Zuhrah Band picture in 1914, the veterans and their families on ing up where they left off and continu- Zuhrah facility, 6120, Blue Circle Drive in uniform was gold Arabic pantaloons, February 6th. beginning at 1 p.m. and ing the Funster tradition! Minnetonka. The February meeting will white spats, Arabic style jacket, green running to 4 p.m. in Plymouth. If you Parade requests have already started be on Tuesday, February 16. sash, and the red fez. Over the years we can make this event, let our Captain to come in so I am asking everyone to Entertainment Committee meets at 5:30, kept that uniform up through the 70’s know soon. look at their calenders and try to know dinner is at 6:15 and the meeting is at until we changed to more of a tuxedo I will be in Florida for about 18 days in what weekends you are available to do 7:00. Because we must have an accurate style uniform. Oh, I forgot to mention February ,so keep warm while I am gone. parades for 2016. I know this is early but if we can get a good idea of when you’re we also wore knee-high wool green Pete Sharp, Scribe socks with gold pantaloons. available, we can plan a season of parades more easily.We are also considering not parading on the 4th of July this year unless we have five solid commitments; we have two solid so far.The good is if we do not parade, we take the holiday weekend off; but the bad is we lose approx.20 % of our parade income. This is up to you and if you can let Tim know your availability by Concert Band in Old Uniforms – March 1st, it would be appreciated. Late 1970s If there are any questions or sugges- tions please do not hesitate to call Zuhrah Band has always had a great your officdrs.We will return all calls as marching band winning consistently at soon as we can...thank you all and in parades, Imperial conventions, the immortal words of our most Minneapolis Aquatennial, and community famous clown, Red Skelton, Good parades. To the surprise of all Zuhrah Parade in Minneapolis Night and God Bless..... marching units, we did a marching display Goose at a ceremonial in the old Minneapolis In looking through some old pic- Auditorium.We also did a Homecoming tures of mine I found pictures that show at Gustavus Adolphus College to show how true it is about ages and the delight of all the fans.The last time our audiences. One year I got a call from guys had done that was in high school or the Minnesota Twins about playing for The Zuhrah college. It was a lot of fun and always a Twins’ home game. Someone had exciting to play in front of a large audi- heard one of my 6th grade bands play Pipes & Drums ence.The fun of playing in front of an audi- and they wanted us to play the ence is always exciting at any age and with National Anthem to open the game. any crowd which enjoys your efforts. For the kids it was an experience of a Are Looking for lifetime to which they really respond- New Members ed in front of 20,000+ people. They stood at home plate and received a No Experience great ovation. The oldest kid was Necessary! eleven years old. The director began going bald that day! Gary Call Jerry Oliver 763-449-9067 10 ZUHRAH ARABIAN FEBRUARY 2016 ZUHRAH SHRINE UNITS

tions of this fine group of fighting men. joining the Horsemen, John was intro- Both John and Arnie will be dearly Included in the festivities were watch- duced to horses by his wife, Marge. His missed by all of the Horsemen. ing newsreels from World War II and wife was quite the accomplished horse IN CLOSING enjoying memorabilia and uniforms. trick rider and was an excellent coach Every Wednesday,Weekend, and for John as he fell in love with horses Many Days in-between and riding. After John retired, he and Come spend some time with us at his wife moved to Arizona where John the Ranch located at 4505 County continued his love of horses by joining Road 92 in Independence (just West of a Shrine horse patrol there. Once town and 1.5 miles south of the 92 and horses got in John’s blood, it was there 55 intersection) every Wednesday, to stay. weekends, and many days in-between. Look for the two big horse statues by the road! Enjoy watching horses, sit- Greetings from the Horsemen! LOOKING TO THE FUTURE ting around a fire with a beverage, the 2016 got off to a roaring start for 2016 Overall country air, sights, and sounds of the the Horsemen with the installation of Captain Dennis Myron is leading the Ranch, and partake in fellowship with this year’s officers. Looking to be a effort to pull together a busy and fun other Shriners. Contact Horseman great year coming! Pictured below are Installation of 2016 Officers 2016 for the Horsemen. Participation Rick Heimark at 612-965-7504 or the 2016 officers being sworn in by 9 January was the installation of the in numerous parades, Shrine events, [email protected] if you have Potentate Adrian Skytland. 2016 Horsemen Officers. The fun and more will make for a great time any questions. for the troop! And, let’s keep all of our Brothers Horsemen Cowboy Brunch on and their families in our thoughts and 13 March prayers. Several have had serious The next Horsemen Cowboy Brunch health issues or tragedies over the will be Sunday, 13 March at the past month. Horsemen’s Ranch. For the low price of On Behalf of the Zuhrah Shrine $9 for Adults,$5 for Children 5-12 years Horsemen “America’s Second Favorite old, and free for Children under 5 years Cowboys,” and we thank you – old, you get LOTS of great food, horse Batman and Robin Let’s get you caught up with recent evening started with appetizers and rides in the indoor arena for kids of all And in mid-January, Horseman Arnie happenings and tease you with a beverages and then proceeded with a ages,enjoying a fire by the outside fire pit Palmer passed away. Arnie joined the glimpse of exciting things to come. dinner of either shrimp (prepared using and/or sitting by the fireplace in the club Horsemen in1959 (57 years ago!) and room, as well as all of the fun and fellow- was an active member all that time.Arnie RECENT ACTIVITIES a Horsemen secret and fabled recipe) or chicken. The dinner was prepared ship that goes with being at the Ranch. was Captain in 1967 and was also part of Lend a Hand for the Shriners and served by Past Presidents of the And, weather permitting, we hope to the Zuhrah Shrine Horse Patrol troop Hospitals Horsemen with the help of Evie and her have horse-drawn sleigh rides for all to that rode in the 1998 Rose Bowl parade. Recent issues of the Arabian reported crew (who serve the catered dinner at enjoy. We hope to see you there to Arnie was known for his infectious on the many stuffed animals, mittens, the Ranch every Wednesday). Over 60 enjoy the wonderful food prepared by humor and he always seemed to find the scarfs, etc. that the Horsemen were able people were in attendance to share in Horseman chef extraordinaire, Bro. Max fun in anything he did.To be around him to donate to the Shriners Hospital for the food, fellowship, and observe the Downs and his able assistants. assured you would have a good time too. use with the children. In addition, installation. Amongst the 60+ people New Saddles and Tack!! Right before he passed,Arnie was talking through a number of fund raising events, attending were Zuhrah’s new Potentate The troop will have a new look at about rejoining all of the Horsemen that 2015 Captain’s wife Kelly Gretton and Adrian Skytland, Past Potentate Ross parades and events this year! After a had gone before him and putting togeth- the Horsemen Ladies were able to raise Hjermstad, and several members of the lengthy exploration of options, three er a Heavenly drill team. $550 in further support of the Twin Divan. Horsemen Dick Rindal and Bill new saddle candidates were shown and Cities Shriners Hospital.A check for this Leadens conducted the installation after discussed at the Horsemen 13 January amount was presented to Lady Deb which Potentate Adrian officially Stated Meeting. The troop voted to Hjermstad at the Horsemen’s declared the new Officers duly installed. proceed with the purchase of 20 new December Cowboy Brunch. saddles (including trade-in of 20 cur- The Horsemen Officers for 2016 are: rent troop saddles) and the purchase President: Rob Stewart of 20 new sets of head-stalls, reins, Vice President: Chris Mullin breast straps, etc. (current tack is quite Secretary: John Raley old and breakage is increasing). Money Treasurer: Larry Messerli in the Saddle Fund is almost enough to Trustee: Dick Rindal cover the above purchases. Some addi- Cowboy Brunch Update Trustee: John MacEachern tional minor fundraising will be needed. As reported in the last Arabian, the Captain: Dennis Myron IN-MEMORIAM 13 December Cowboy Brunch saw a 1st Lieutenant: Brad Randall On a sad note, since the last issue of huge turnout. In just the first hour, 135 2nd Lieutenant: Larry MacDonald the Arabian, the Horsemen have suf- people went through the serving Quartermaster Chuck Stefanoc fered the loss of two of our long-time line…and this number does not include Provost: Lowell Campbell and active members. the children under 5 years old! WOW! Potentate’s Ball The weather did not cooperate, so At the time of writing this article, Santa and his horse and sleigh had to the 2016 Potentate’s Ball had not yet move to the indoor arena. No big occurred so we cannot report on any deal…just made for more fun in the details or show any photos. But, we arena as some kids waited for their hope that you were able to stop by the time with Santa and some kids waited Horsemen’s hospitality room, take in for their turn riding a horse. the extensive pirate-themed decorations and costumes, and partake of our “Seven Seas” special drink.The special “Seven Seas” drink was the winner of a tasting competition of 5-6 candidates that were tasted and voted on at the Horsemen 2016 Officers installation. Congratulations to Larry MacDonald for the winning concoction! Look for details and pictures of the Horsemen at the Potentate’s Ball in the next issue of the Arabian! And for those who wanted to brave 101st Airborne Re-enactment. the cold mist in the outdoor air, On 30 January, the Horsemen were In early January, Horseman John Cowboy Larry MacDonald had a fire again proud to have the 101st Airborne Blake passed away. John joined the going in the fire pit with his pot of cof- FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED Re-enactment group hold their annual Horsemen in 1993 and became fee keeping hot above the flames. meeting at our Ranch. Several of the President in 1998. Also in 1998, John SERVING THE TWIN CITIES FROM 16 CONVENIENT LOCATIONS Several people had a great time enjoying Horsemen are members of this group. was part of the Zuhrah Shrine Horse (612) 377-2203 a cup of cowboy coffee! We are proud to do our part in pre- Patrol troop that rode in the Rose www.washburn-mcreavy.com serving the memories and contribu- Bowl New Year’s Day parade. Before FEBRUARY 2016 ZUHRAH ARABIAN 11 ZUHRAH SHRINE UNITS

parades for 2016 will help sharpen our privately or professionally, to do good skills, put smiles on more faces, and for those less fortunate. I didn’t know give more to our community and there were so many people willing to organizations. Towards the end of last sweat a little more to get the job done or year, we held our annual meeting to stay a little later because those few min- sum of the year, we got the families utes given cost little but are precious and together for a Christmas Party, helped memorable to those receiving.And all of out flipping pancakes and turning these people congregate once a year to sausages, showed up to help and sup- pass the torch on to newer generations port the Zuhrah Circus, and served up of Nobles and to ensure that the tradi- Oysters on New Year’s Day. In addition continues. I didn’t know any of that. The Force Awakens in the Cobra tion, with the money we raised That’s the hard work I mentioned Corps. With the dawn of a new year, The LOH would like to congratulate throughout the year, we donated to earlier. Chief Rabban Adrian Skytland on being the sensation of Oysters, the elation of With all the hard work complete the Transportation Fund,Tree of Hope, Now, you may be asking, “Joe, what installed as Potentate of Zuhrah Shrine Christmas, the Pote’s Ball and the rise of and no shortage of shenanigans, the Twin Cities Shriner’s Hospital, Dan-O about those shenanigans you were talking for the year 2016.We wish him and the the rookies, we are on our way towards Pote’s Ball has come and gone and will Fund, several Pavers in the new about?” The weekend is full of meetings Divan a good and prosperous year. another record breaking season. definitely be fondly remembered by all Zuhrah Shrine Center,multiple memo- and workshops and ceremony. I’d like to With the new Zuhrah building many To sum of last year,we trained in four in attendance, and for a few Nobles, I rials, and several other local charities use a phrase I picked up last summer: new activities and additions to the new rookies who started the season think I know why. and events. After all, what we do is “Having fun, helping kids.” I’m not sure building will be taking place this year. but only two and a half of them made My first Potentate’s Ball was in 2015. I put smiles on kids’ faces, help, pray and where or when it started, I’m sure long We have a sick call on Past the cut.The ‘half-rookie’ will be learning had marched in a few parades with the support those in need, and bring fami- before my time but I’ll make sure it does- Commander Richard Kachman; he had to use his throttle more in our practices Drum Corps the summer before,enjoyed lies together. n’t go anywhere anytime soon. The first heart surgery on January 13th and is coming up this spring. Two rookies fin- a couple of picnics and barbeques, and Sincerely, night of the Pote’s Ball I spent all night lis- recovering at the Masonic Home.We all ished their 2nd season and were chris- even taken a few bus trips. Many Ladies #Juan tening to stories and jokes, forgetting wish Dick a good and successful recovery. tened with some upgraded name plates and even a few little ones would travel Find us and ‘Like’ us on Facebook names and it was great. I’m also pretty The LOH has been asked to present that will read “Berry” and “#Juan” that with the Drum Corps, my own included. @zuhrahcobracorps sure I unofficially joined several clubs that the colors at the opening of the Armed you can look for and congratulate in the We would meet before practice for food I have yet to obtain dues cards for. Let’s Forces Ice Fishing Festival on Medicine upcoming parade season. and stay to chat over drinks afterward. just say after hours of speaking to the Lake,Saturday,February 6th,at 1:00 p.m. In the rise of the rookies, we had a When I arrived at the Pote’s Ball last year, members of all of these clubs about what The tournament will be simulcast to new parade leader step up to the I pretty much expected the same thing. they do and why they do it, one thing active military overseas. The LOH is plate.Ajax, in his 4th season, was seam- I didn’t expect the variety of Shrine became clear:That joining the Shrine the willing to make Flag presentations at less and we look forward to seeing activities filling two floors of the hotel next day was going to be the beginning of installations and Masonic and Shrine him at the front of the line-up again poolside with buzz and excitement. I a long and rewarding adventure. functions. this year. In addition, the group elect- didn’t know that most of these clubs That said, to our newest Nobles from Degree team President PC Lee ed a rookie to be an officer and I am even existed,the pages of them,with fan- the Drum Corps, sincerely: Welcome. I Dorholt has been working on dates sure that we’ll be seeing more deci- tastic articles, before and after this arti- hope I saw you at the Pote’s Ball for for presenting the Master Mason sions like this as the ‘experienced’ rid- cle.I had no idea.I didn’t know that there some hard work, having fun, helping kids degree and dates will be announced ers continue to break hips and whine were this many members of the Shrine. and, of course, little shenanigans. when firm dates are set. Any Lodge about how bumpy the streets are. I was unaware so many go above and Joe Toth requesting assistance on presenting The 2015 parade season was our beyond their appointed duties, whether Goose” and his son Connor Secretary the Master Mason Degree should con- best yet, and adding a couple new in the positions they hold personally, Drum Corps tact Lee at 612-382-0960. February 12th, the LOH will be presenting the colors at the Zuhrah Stated Meeting. Wednesday, February 24th, is the LOH Stated Meeting. Social and 2016 Midwest Shrine Mid-Winter dinner at 6:00 p.m. Stated at 7:00 p.m. The stated meeting will be held regularly Feb 4-6 Marquette, Michigan at the Shrine Center. April 24th is the date for the Spring Omelet Breakfast; we will have tickets available at the Stated Meeting. That’s it for this month—stay Active. Fraternally PP Hank Gyllenblad Adj. 952-250-6420 12 ZUHRAH ARABIAN FEBRUARY 2016 ZUHRAH SHRINE CLUBS

Details will follow in the March Arabian. Your officers for 2016 are: President ...... Ken Chambers Vice President ..... Jerry Cleveland Secretary ...... Kevin Raley Treasurer ...... Craig Van Meter Board Member ... Ron Hecshel Board Member .....Tom Blackwell Board Member ..... Bob Radebach The January meeting was held in a Board Member ..... Ken Johnson Willmar room at Sammy Perrella’s in Brooklyn Board Member ..... Paul Carlson West Suburban Park. All things considered not a bad Board Member ..... John Walsh The Willmar Area Shrine Club hosted turnout for our club. Again just under HAPPY GROUND HOG DAY their annual installation on January 4th twenty were in attendance.The temper- HAPPY PRESIDENT'S DAY Much appreciation goes to Rich Here we are with the colder weath- 2016. We were honored with several ature was so low even our President and HAPPY VALENTINES DAY to Lyons and Dave Culbert who have er turning up with the heaters on, and guest including our current Potentate, his lady went to San Diego for a short our ladies just completed their three year term as we look ahead for the better weather Adrian Skytland. The 2016 year is going reprieve.As always the buffet got a good MVSC held its Christmas Holiday Party Board Members. Thank you for your as if we did not have some already.We to be filled with many exciting actives for workout and it ended up being a very on December 17 at Dangerfields time and dedication to MVSC. of the WSSC look forward to our the Nobles in the Willmar Area. Just a short meeting with a lot of kibitzing.Tom restaurant in Shakopee with forty There is a new sheriff in town.This year, newly elected officers, where we look preview includes a Cabana Hospitality MacLeod is looking into a club even to nobles and ladies in attendance. Gus, law and order will be maintained by our forward to holding our 2016 year Room, 22 Nobles and their Ladies assist with the “Feed Our Starving the owner, served a delicious meal and new Provost Marshal, Ken Carlson, who meetings in friendship with our newly attending the Potentate’s Ball,2nd Annual Children” program sometime in April. each lady received a poinsettia plant. will be installed at the Zuhrah Stated meet- elected President, Marlow Noren; Joint Hutch-Litch-Willmar social, Mini- As always, for all things Zuhrah, Several members brought toys and gifts ing in February and receive his official badge. Charles Engh, Sectretary; Treasurer, Ceremonial and Steak Fry as well as a check the Arabian or eRabian for best for “our kids” in the hospital. Jake Von His job will be to keep us in line. Ken Gaines; and the Board of Trustees. Mystery trip which I would tell you more details! Bank and Ken Johnson delivered the MVSC will be in good hands this year We shall reflect on retaining our fine about it, but I’ve been sworn to secrecy. Our February meeting is on the 2nd toys and gifts to the Shriners Hospital. with spiritual guidance coming from monthly meetings on the third The Black Camel visited one Noble Tuesday, the 9th, and we will be order- Thank you to all for your thoughtful- Ron Hecshel and Rich Lyons who will Wednesday each month for a new in 2015, our dear friend and brother ing off the menu at: ness. We were honored to have our year.Installation was done by our 2016 serve as our chaplains. Ron has the Ike Kvam. GPS Friendly Address: Potentate Ross and his lady Deb, Zuhrah Potentate,Adrian Skyland. “square” and Rich has the “compass”— At this time, we are still planning the The Olive Garden along with the Outer Guard Jason what a great combination. location of each meeting so keep an eye 150 Coon Rapids Blvd Sagstetter, spend the evening with us. Happy 80th Birthday to Bob out for your monthly mailer. February’s Coon Rapids, MN January was a busy month. MVSC had Radebach. Bob’s children put on a cel- meeting on the 1st Monday of the month There is no “best entrance”; the a good attendance at Zuhrah’s New Year’s ebration for their Dad on January 2 that is at the VFW in Willmar and on March place is very visible from the Blvd, but Day Breakfast. Several members rode was shared by many of Bob’s relatives 6th our stated meeting will be held at the rather poorly marked entrances. the bus from the Savage Legion. This was and friends. George Custer was in American Legion in New London. Phone 763-786-1089 known as the First Annual Al Moore attendance—looking for “Walking Eagle” I want to take this time to thank our Memorial Bus Run. A special thank you but he couldn't find him. Past President, John Gilbertson, for his AASC MEETINGS ARE: to Phil Garbe for arranging the bus MVSC is preparing for its upcoming great job leading our motley crew of SOCIAL AT 6:00 p.m. transportation this year as he has done Spring Pancake Breakfast on March 13 Nobles in Willmar this past year. BENEDICTION, ORDER AND for several years. I hope to see you at the many events MEETING ABOUT 6:30 this year and look forward to building DINNER follows With regret to inform the members that brotherly bond even stronger! 2nd Tuesday of each month. that the black camel has come to WSSC Tom Gilbertson in the passing of member Gerald WASC President Substitute Scribe Ernie Ridens for Quilling,who was a teacher and was well the reluctant Scribe, known in aviation circles with the Civil Curt Speller Air Patrol.The good Lord took away my President spouse, Doris Skoog, of 69 years, begin- 763-422-6842 ning in January 2016. She was under hos- [email protected] pice care in my home for congestive heart failure and we were at least happy to have her home for the 2015 Christmas holiday season, God Bless! We shall miss her greatly, as she was a Everyone seem to enjoy themselves. at the Savage Legion Club. We are the very sweet human being. There was a shrimp and oyster bar, a only Shrine Club that features French Recapping of our December Christmas bloody mary bar with all the fixings,waffles Toast in addition to pancakes and sausage. WSSC singing party, it was very well and sausage and of course - camel’s milk. You will love our breakfast as our chefs accepted by all who those who attended, We had great fellowship and renewed prepare the food with a “touch of love” as it left us all with a good Holiday feeling some of those old tales from the desert. An old saying and a song says, “We which substantially enhances the flavor. and those Poinsettia plants for the ladies. For many, this was their first visit to have come from the west and are travel- We offer a money back guarantee if you In addition to this column we still our new Shrine home and from all ing to the east.” So, hitch your sleigh are not satisfied. In the 33 years we have look forward to receive advanced infor- reports, they liked what they saw. We toward the “eastern star” and travel east had pancake/french toast/sausage break- mation within our monthly newsletter enjoyed the music the German Band on Tuesday, February 1st, for our next fasts, we have never had a refund request. by Marlow, so we can look toward the and the Dixie Cats. We appreciate your gathering. Of course, you may bring your Zuhrah Womens Auxiliary This is also a perfect opportunity for you dates of the meetings reminding us to time and talent. betrothed (or 2nd half) to Malone’s Bar Another year has started. We are to purchase homemade cookies,bars,and send in our payments and we can find The members of MVSC want to and Grill at 12635 Elm Creek Boulevard looking forward to a good year. The breads at our Ladies Bake Sale table. We out what’s being served for our express their gratitude to Past Potentate in Maple Grove. Order off the menu; Auxiliary would love to see its mem- look forward to seeing you on March 13 February meal. In January we had Roast Ross Hjermstad for his nine years of anything your heart desires and gather bership and attendance grow. We will at the Legion Club in Savage. Beef with all of the trimmings.There are service on the Divan and for for serving about 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. continue to meet at the Chester Bird In the March Arabian, there will be a moments when at any possible WSSC as MVSC’s liason officer. We appreciate For those of you who have abilities, American Legion for our February and detailed report on our Installation date changes could happen, and it is nice all the time you have spent serving quickly raise your arm and volunteer to March meetings. We meet the second event along with the Potentates Ball. to keep informed. Zuhrah and MVSC. take charge of a monthly meeting –doing Tuesday of the month at 11:30. April New nobles and not so new We will continue to meet at the Also, we express our sincere apprecia- it your way.When you volunteer you get brings our annual Style Show which will nobles of Zuhrah Shrine are always Hopkins VFW Club located at 100 Shady tion to Al Niederhaus who worked so choices and use your ideas. Be aware be held at the Zuhrah Shrine Center. extended a warm invitation to join us Oak Road,Hopkins,MN,11:30 a.m.Social, hard for four years during the transition to that if you don’t volunteer, the old Army We want to thank all who made at one of our monthly dinner meet- followed by the lunch as specified. Please Zuhrah’s new home. A lot of Shriners are Mess Sargent could assign the job. One donations to the children this past year. ings. We would love to see you. plan to attend our friendly meetings, and not aware of all the hours Al spent with his old job was cleaning the garbage can – The Hospital continues to look for Please call me with any questions you we will be happy to see you there. team in finding our new home and over- so do volunteer. donations of hair combs and brushes, might have about our Shrine Club. Scribe, Ken Skoog seeing the purchase and remodeling of our A suggestion: You could gather a hand held games, coloring books and We honor our ladies always but [email protected] new building. Al – thank you for all your committee and make a delightful evening crayons and many other items. this month they receive special recogni- time and dedication to Zuhrah. for the Ladies Night Party in the spring. Please go online to the Ladies tion as our sweetheart Valentines. Congratulations to our new And, now for the coming attractions! Connect to check on events happen- Have an enjoyable month. Let your Potentate, Adrian Skytland, who was On Sunday, April 10, 2016, the secret ing with the Shrine. friends and relatives know how PROUD installed on January 8. We trust that recipe for Hard Durham Wheat Cakes For reservations or interest in the you are to be a Shriner and what the under his leadership, along with the rest event will take place. From the east we Auxiliary call Sue Borgersen, Chairman. Shrine does for “our kids.” of the Divan, that Zuhrah will have a might ask,“What are your duties there?” 651-452-5370. good year in its new Shrine home. Ken Chambers Rick Ackerman Sue Borgersen President MVSC held its installation of officers [email protected] Temporary Scribe Chairman on January 28 at the Savage Legion. tel: 952-888-8225 763-545-1233 651-452-5370 FEBRUARY 2016 ZUHRAH ARABIAN 13 ZUHRAH SHRINE CLUBS

As I mentioned in the January column, Lynn Mooney.Among those present were several of our members and ladies the elected 2016 leadership officers: attended the Pote’s Ball again this year.We President Noble Chris Brundage; 1st Vice also have five members who are showing President/Secretary Noble David Scheffert; interest in riding the Zuhrah bus to the 2nd Vice President Noble Dan Winter Midwest MSA in Marquette, Honetschlager; Treasurer Noble Kevin Michigan. We know they will bring back Pioske;Director Noble Duane Sunderman. some useful information to our club. Ho Ho meetings schedule for 2016: We were able to distribute Christmas February 1, 2016, (Happy Birthday First of all, congratulations to our new gifts to area children again this year as we Wanda) Installation of officers will be held Potentate, Adrian, as he begins his jour- donated to the Tree of Hope coordinat- Mat-Sha Temple Torsk Club in New Prague, to be hosted by Noble ney leading our Temple for the coming ed by the Zuhrah Flyers. This is a great Don Conn and Lady Judy. March 7th – event and the children are elated to be Jordan, to be hosted by Noble David year. Four of our members were able to Greetings from Mat-Sha Temple No. make the trek from “up north” to attend remembered in this way.2015 Chief Aide Vell, old Sven left for the Everglades Scheffert and Lady Dorothy. April 4th – and Birak member Ron Wilcox brought 62.Happy New Year.I hope everyone had in search of Rod Hendrickson. I hope Henderson, to be hosted by Noble Ned the installation ceremony. Two of our a wonderful holiday and that your wish- members were appointed that evening: the gifts from the Cities and Noble Ken he finds him in a nice cool bar.We had Pilling and Lady Mary. May 2nd – Friese distributed the presents to hospi- es come true.Yes,the Viking have made it 35 join us for our January dinner. Chief Winthrop, to be hosted by Noble Dean Ron Wilcox, Deputy Chief of Staff, and to the playoffs. I am writing this just two Dave Dumonceaux, Pote’s Aide. tals in Fergus Falls, Perham and Wadena. Rabban (at the time of this writing) Conklin along with Noble Peter Schue I’m sure many of you recall the movie days before the big event. Even though I Adrian Skytland and his wife Mary were and Lady Aggie. June, July,August we are Congratulations. know this is Minnesota, how can you go We are also saddened to learn of the “The Lion King” either watching it with in attendance to perform the installa- dark for parade season. September 9th your children or grandchildren. The from 33 degrees to a high of below zero, tion of the new officers. Also for the will see us in Montgomery, hosted by death of Past Potentate Bill Larson. Bill and of all days, the big play off? touched many lives, not only in the phrase Hakuna Matata means “no wor- first time, PM Merle Cole of Lebanon Noble Charles Richter and Lady Shirley. ries for the rest of you life.” I hear there’s It’s also 1 day before you welcome Lodge was there to dine on the won- We will not meet in October in lieu of Zuhrah Temple but beyond.We are espe- your new Potentate Adrian Skytland cially proud to have had Bill as Birak’s a new phrase circling the area, Hakuna derful torsk. I think he will be back for the Annual Pancake Breakfast to be held MaVodka which means “no memories and his Lady, Mary. I am looking for- more in the near future. Pat Tennessen on October 2nd, 7 a.m. to 12 noon Liaison to Zuhrah. He had many friends ward to the leadership of Ill. Sir Adrian in the Birak club. He will live on forever for the rest of your life!” volunteered to sell the 50/50 tickets Sunday morning at the Arlington Have a wonderful month! and the Zuhrah Divan. The Ladies of again since Nib was too busy drinking Community Center,Arlington,Minnesota. in our memories. Mat-Sha Temple are here to help and With the new year comes a new slate Scribe Jon Tamke Aquavit and looking for his socks. November 7th will bring us to St. Peter [email protected] support you any way you may need… We meet the first Wednesday of the for dinner at the oasis of Whiskey River of officers for our club. Our installation Please do not hesitate to call on us! was Monday,January 11,at the Eagles Club month at Minnesota Valley Country Club to be hosted by Noble Duane We are still collecting toys, books, and on Auto Club Road in Bloomington. Sunderman. No meeting in December in in Fergus Falls. Our Liaison to the Temple, school supplies for the Hospital along with Jon Pavola, and Chief Rabban Mike LaVine Social hour starts at 5:30 with dinner lieu of the Ho Ho Christmas Party, loca- gift cards to local restaurants. Gift cards being served at 6:30.The cost is $25 per tion and date to be determined. performed the installation ceremony. can range from $5 up to $20, or however Please see the accompanying photo to see meal. Here are the dates of the upcom- These have been exciting times this much you want to donate. A new toy ing dinners, February 3rd, March 2nd, year.It was a pleasure to meet with old the officers and their positions. President always puts a smile on a child’s face. Dave Dumonceaux gave a meaningful April 6th, May 4th, and June 1st. friends and make new ones. It’s now We are continuing our annual Nut and Reservations must be in by the Friday time to say adieu. Have a prosperous message after taking office and also intro- Candy Sales. Again we have chosen to duced his mother and father, who were before dinner! To make reservations or New Year. use Midwest/Northern Nut Company for more information, please contact present for the program. from Northeast Minneapolis. Order Noble Lynn Mooney Paul Thour at 612-281-4623 or email Past President forms are available from Princess Royal [email protected]. Please think about Dawn Hurd and she will be out and bringing a guest to make up for some of about selling nuts and candy at various our snow birds.The More The Merrier. upcoming events. Please contact Princess Your fill-in scribe, Gene Kelm and Kirby Norman at the Shrine Dawn at [email protected]. Einer Sckoalbecken information table at the Holiday Basketball Our next Stated Session is at 10:00 Tournament. a.m. on February 20, 201.We’ll go Back to the 80’s. We meet at the St. Paul Seated from the left are President Dave Masonic Center, 200 E. Plato Blvd. Dumonceaux,Vice President Ron Wilcox, Past After the Stated Session, Mat-Sha has a President Jeff Schafer and Secretary Jon delicious lunch for $5/per person. Tamke.Standing are Directors Bob Polzine,Al Everyone is welcome to join us, includ- Haiby,Arlyn Hustad and Jon Anderson.Not in ing the gentleman. I look forward to attendance were Directors Dustin Wynn and seeing everyone again Nathan Stokka and Treasurer Kirby Norman. We are having a Spaghetti Social and Auction on Sunday, February 28, at the St. Paul Masonic Center, from Also during the program, Kar Kor 1:00–5:00 p.m. Social starts at 1 p.m. President Bob Polzine presented the Secretary Russ Duncan and President Jeff and Auction closes at 4 p.m. For reser- Greetings from Ho Ho Area Kar Kor Hall of Fame traveling trophy Schafer ham it up at the Christmas party vations and tickets, contact Pr. Dawn Shrine Club, and Classic Cars, to Jon Tamke for his dedication and singing “I Searched the World Over”from the Hurd at 651-308-7501 or aroseinshad- It was the 9th of December when all service to our parade unit in 2015. TV show Hee Haw. [email protected] or P.Q. Jane Larson at through the house, not a creature was 651-636-5473. stirring except the Nobles and Ladies of Nile Love, the Ho Ho Shrine Club. They saddled their “camels” and meandered along the Queen Diane Anderson Minnesota River to the Oasis of [email protected] Henderson Haus located in the river city 612-868-5658 22nd ANNUAL ARIZONA of Henderson, Minnesota. There they gathered for the annual Ho Ho Area HAMBURGER RUN Shrine Club Christmas Party.Thanks to the efforts of Noble Ned Pilling and MEETING Lady Mary; Noble Vic Lueders and Lady Shelby; and Lady Wanda Mooney, the All ZUHRAH members past & present setup and table decorations were exqui- 2016 site. Twenty-five members and guests LADIES & GUESTS INVITED enjoyed a scrumptious meal of Bar-B-Q Midwest ribs and deep fried shrimp with all the Wednesday, February 24, 2016 trimmings. After dinner the attendees danced the night away to the big band at 11:30 a.m. Shrine sounds of the “Echo’s”. I must say again, if you are missing these gatherings, you call Bill Sandvig at 623-566-0220 Mid-Winter are missing out on a lot of fun and a Reservations are needed on or before Monday 2/22 great opportunity to socialize with your Ho Ho family members. Feb 4-6 The Ho Ho annual planning meeting was We will give you directions and take your menu order. held on January 9th at the same oasis of If no one is home leave your name and phone number Marquette Henderson Haus, in Henderson. Approximately 18 Nobles and ten Ladies and we will call you back! Michigan attended this workshop.The meeting was conducted by outgoing President Noble 14 ZUHRAH ARABIAN FEBRUARY 2016 ZUHRAH SHRINE CALENDAR

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY JANUARY 31 FEBRUARY 1 2 3 4 5 6 Drum Corps Stated BASC Board 101 Stated Scottish Rite 14° Ho Ho Cycle Corps Flames Patrol Stated OASC Board Motor Heads Stated Willmar ASC RASC Stated Torsk Steel Drum Band Western MN SC Scottish Rite Stated Steel Drum Band Potentate’s Ball Midwest Winter Session – Marquette, Michigan 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Band Board Anoka ASC Stated Antique Cars Finance Committee ZUHRAH STATED Funsters Stated BASC Stated Horsemen Stated ZARC Stated 3:30 Divan Meeting Guns & Hoses Stated Membership The Chairmen Smoker Scottish Rite 15-16° 5:45 Dinner Pipes & Drums Stated Owatonna ASC 7:00 Stated Meeting Birak Board Past Potes Stated Zuhrah Auxiliary LADIES BUNCO

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Glenwood ASC Stated Ceremonial Stated Flames Flyers Stated CHILI COOK-OFF Cobra Corps Stated Rod & Gun Stated Scottish Rite 17-18° GAME NIGHT RASC Stated West Suburban SC Canby ASC Stated Guardian Stated

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Litchfield ASC Unit Heads Antique Car Burger Run WSSC Lunch Marshall ASC Stated MVSC Stated LOH Stated Scottish Rite 19-20°

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