Moolah® Shriners September • Volume 79, Issue 7 • St. Louis, MO
Home of Shriners of Eastern & Central Missouri • Dedicated to Helping Shriners Hospitals for Children
Imperial Potentate Jeffrey Sowder was installed at the Imperial Session in July.
Our own St. Louis native Madelyn Hubbs joins Cristian Gray as the two new 2019-2020 National Patient Ambassadors for Shriners Hospitals for Children! Jeffrey L. Sowder Jerry Gantt Imperial Potentate 2019-2020 Past Imperial Potentate 2015-2016 Chairman of the Board of Trustees Shriners Hospital for Children
Moolah Appointed Positions Douglas Maxwell, P.P. 96 Past Imperial Potentate Potentate’s Aides David Dieckhaus, PP...... Almoner Rich Viner, Chief Aide David Dieckhaus, PP...... Ambassador Co. Chairman Past Imperial Chairman of Board of Trustees Wallace Bowman Patrick McEvoy Dennis Kelley, PP...... Ambassador Co. Chairman 2009-2015 Matt Niedringhaus William Bradford Wayne Price...... Building Chairman Shriners Hospital for Children Michael Davis Tim Radley Ron Reynolds...... Chaplain Kyle Eckhardt Richard Rammelsburg Mark Rethemeyer...... Clinic Referral Chairman St. Louis 314-432-3600 Gary Fanger Brandon Rarey Steven Pieper, PP...... Donor Relations Co-Chairman Executive Board of Governors Gale Going Mike Reese Kenneth Myles, PP...... Donor Relations Co-Chairman Gale Bennington, PP...... Chairman Harold Hargiss Dave Schmucker Ted Dearing...... General Counsel Dale Heise John Spraul David B. Schneidewind...... Vice Chairman David Jacobi, Sr...... 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Here we are in September. What a great summer it has been! There were many events that made it fun. Our trip to Nashville, Tennessee for the Imperial Session was a great trip. Congratulations are in order, as our very own Moolah Chanters took home two 1st place trophies. They truly are the “Champions of Imperial”. Great job gentleman! They have been invited again to sing in 2020 at the Imperial Convention in Kansas City. Besides some normal legislation about Temple locations or address changes, we did have some important items pass. One of the biggest items was giving the joint Boards of Directors for Shrine Hospitals for Children and the Local Boards power to make decisions affecting their hospitals and patient care as needed. This eliminates the long wait for Imperial Sessions to come around in order to keep things moving. We have seen this already. The Houston Hospital is moving into the Galveston Hospital to form one location and expand their patient care. In order to do this, the Joint Boards vote independent of each other and require a 2/3 majority each for passage.
Tip of the Fez to PP Dean Isbell who worked very hard and diligent to make the Sportsmans Raffle a success. The members of Moolah too stepped up through ticket sales. They went out selling them and talking up our Shrine and the things we do. I want to send out a special thank you to all the units, clubs and committees that came out the day of the event and worked booths or sold raffle and 50/50 tickets. The Guides, again, did a great job providing and grilling the hot dogs and hamburgers that everyone enjoyed. Also, a big “thank you” to our Shrine Ladies for their recognized participation as well. They were a big help serving food, selling tickets and supporting us in any way they can. This was our third year and we look forward to year number four being bigger and even better!
Moolah had a summer event on August 10th, with Dueling Pianos in the ballroom. This was a fun event. Everyone there sang along, and of course, we got better and louder as the night went on.
So how is the Ballroom going, you ask? Here is what is going on. The new dance floor is in and tile has been laid around the bar locations. The carpeting has been changed on the stage. The last few weeks in August we have seen the main floor carpeting go down. The new lighting controls were installed. Drapes and curtains had been hung. New tables and chairs are on order. So, we are getting close. We have a few minor things still to do, but it looks great. Our committee, along with Wayne Price, has done a great job seeing this project through. These updates are something we all can be proud of.
Central States was held in Sioux City Iowa. Congratulations to all that competed! As usual, Moolah was well represented, and congratulations to all the winners! Next year it is in Springfield MO. This is a great opportunity for you to travel, spend time with your fellow Moolah mem- bers, and root on our units in their competitions. You do not have to compete to go. Come and have fun.
As we approach the end of the year, there are two important events to be aware of. October 26th is the Fall Ceremonial. We are getting the Lodges back into session after the summer break. Please get your candidate’s petitions into the office as soon as you can. First Lady Diane is working on her Ladies trip. It promises to be a fun day. Look for more information in this issue of the Camels Tales. Our Second Ceremonial Master, Jack Melton, is putting together a fun Oktoberfest event he is calling “A Taste of Moolah”. Our units will be asked to put out small servings of their favorite “Tasteful Pairings” of food or beverages. A winner will be picked and awarded a prize. Of course, we will have brats, sauerkraut and potato salad to enjoy in the Oasis afterwards. We will be entertained by our Capital Shrine Club’s community group called Missouri River Bottom Band. We were entertained by them at Capital’s Annual Fish Fry in June, and sounds to be a good time!
The second event is the “Feztival of Trees”. This is something new for Moolah. First Lady Diane, along with Robby and Pam Dirkers, are putting a lot of work into this project. Committees have been formed and they will be looking for volunteers. Let us know if you can help work. We hope you are thinking about what your tree theme will be. Hopefully your units, club or committees have met, secured some sponsors, and are getting things together to showcase your theme. We are very hopeful for lots of participation! Help us get this new event off the ground as we look for this to be an annual family oriented event, only to get bigger each year! For detailed information regarding this event, go to moolah.org and click onto “About” and click into “About Feztival of Trees” and get your Commitment Forms turned in!
As you can see, things are still busy, but with all of your help, many big projects have been taken care of. We will continue to work at get- ting our membership strong. I thank each and every one of you for all that you have done so far in making this a great year for the First Lady Diane and myself.
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Ill Sir Don Taylor 3 These we do not forget “Es Selamu Aleikum”
We do not lose the ones we love they only go before, “If you pray to God and seek the favor of the Almighty, and if you are pure and live with integrity, he Where there is everlasting life. will surely rise up and restore your happy home. And though you started with little, you will end with Where sorrow is no more. And much” (Job 8:5-7 NLT). there the soul will always live and peace is everywhere. We do It may be tough for you to read a message about integrity because you’re replaying in your mind all not lose the ones we love, God the times you’ve fallen short, all the opportunities you had to show integrity but didn’t, all the moral takes them in his care. failures in your life. We could all make a similar list of failures. June St. Augustine said that the confession of bad works is the beginning of good works. Benjamin C. Allen Jr. If you are serious about becoming a person of integrity, the first step is to admit that you haven’t had Alexander Belko integrity. You just admit that you don’t always keep your promises. You often gossip, and you like it. Billy D. Jones Sometimes you slack off at work. You pretend to be someone you’re not. Just admit it all to God! James L. Scott Doran R. Stroud, Jr. A lot of people segment their lives and think they can live with integrity when they are harboring sin James C. Vaughan in one area of life, as long as it doesn’t affect the other areas. It is the Titanic myth. The Titanic was supposed to be unsinkable because it was the first ship to segment and compartmentalize the hull. The- July oretically, if the boat took on water in a certain area, you could batten down the hatch, and it wouldn’t sink the whole ship. Joseph Burstein James L. Fowler But, when it comes to your life, a hole in the boat is a hole in the boat, and eventually it’s going to sink Charles K. McKenzie you. That little area you thought you had under control will eventually take you down. And it will affect Adolph F. Vedder the people around you, because while sin is personal, it is never private. Joshua D. Zaitz
None of us are perfect, but God doesn’t expect you to be perfect! He does, however, expect you to have integrity, and the starting point is to own up to your sins—no matter how long the list is.
God is more interested in your heart than your sins. You’re never going to be perfect. You’re never going to be sinless. But you can sin less. That is the choice of integrity.
Joe Shivley - Circus Chairman (573-778-6117) Ron Reynolds - Circus Director (314-732-2121)
The 2020 Moolah Shrine Circus will be held March 19th through March 22nd. We are again working with the Billy Martin Circus to secure the best acts possible.
We will have our Circus parade in Old Town St. Charles on Saturday, March 7th at 11 AM, followed by the Circus Kickoff at Moolah. We will participate in the St. Patrick Day parade to get exposure for our circus. All Shriners are asked to join in the fun for all these events.
Make sure to get with your sponsors. The earlier you get to the sponsors, the more time they will have to get funds budgeted for our circus. The time to get ads is NOW!
The Circus Committee is meeting on the second Wednesday of each month from September to March in the Guides unit room. Any and all volunteers are welcome to join us. There is always plenty to do. Arrive at 5:30 PM for a light dinner and the meeting begins at 6:00 PM. Please RSVP so we know how much food to prepare. 314-732-2121 or [email protected].
Our goal is to continue to make our circus the best ever, and to keep the seats full. 4 2019 DONATIONS - THANK YOU! May Ballroom Capital Campaign: Ladies 50/50 $60.00, West County Swing Dance $3,000.00, Gateway 500 $2,631.00, Yomo $2,520.00, Stated Meeting 50/50 $72.00, Ambassadors $1,000.00, Drum Corps $10,000.00, Mike Brooks $100.00 Building Fund: Gilbert North Trust $172.07, Swing Dance $1,000.00, Creve Coeur American Legion $100.00 Transportation Fund: Larry Bumgartner $100.00, Drum Corps $1,000.00
June Ballroom Capital Campaign: Fred Plough $25.00, Robert Boland II $70.00, Three Rivers Shrine Club $1,500.00, TCAA $2,500.00, Swing Dance $3,000.00, Temple Club $500.00 Transportation Fund: Robert & Donna Holscher $50.00, Charles Dittmer $100.00, Air Patrol $2,000.00, TCAA $500.00 Potentate Suite: Randy Ottinger $250.00
July Moolah Temple: Steve Kern $50.00
Congratulations! We did it! We completed another successful Moolah Shrine Sportsman's Extravaganza! I would like to thank everybody that spread the word, sold tickets, helped prepare, decorate, cooked, served food and beverages and worked the games at the raffle. Without you magnificent sons of guns and lovely ladies we couldn't make it happen.
Like you, I'd like to know the results of the event, but like any big project it takes time to get all the numbers together. The final numbers should be announced soon. What I can tell you is that we did make money. While it appears, we will fall short of our budgeted goal, we will still be able to put a nice chunk toward the Ballroom renovations.
Planning for next year will begin soon and I'd like to expand this to a larger committee and spread out the responsibilities. I am looking for a couple Nobles to fill the following roles: Games Coor- dinator and Prize Coordinator. The Games Coordinator would help decide which games we would have the day of the event and do the pre-planning to have the necessary equipment, supplies and people there. The Prize Coordinator would work with our vendors to determine the prizes and follow through to make sure the event remains organized. If you'd like to take on a role in this event, please let me know. [email protected]
Once again, Thank You, to all who helped in whatever capacity you could.
YITF,
Dean A. Isbell P.P. Sportsman's Extravaganza Chairman 5 Wally Bowman September Shriner of the Month Our Shriner of the Month for September is Noble Wally Bowman.
Wally was raised as a Master Mason in 1977 and is a member of Alga- bil Lodge #544. He is a member of the Moolah Guides, Moolah Swing Dance, Daniel Boone Shrine Club, and a member of the Ambassadors. Noble Bowman has been a key member of the Circus Committee and leads in our success in novelties each year. You can find Wally every Thursday giving of his time for the Moolah Guides Bingo.
The Public Relation Committee is proud to have Noble Wally Bowman as our Shriner of the Month for September.
Driven To Give raises $3,960.00! The Chanters won first place at the 2019 Imperial Session that took place in July! Congratulations!
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There are tons of valuable resources at the click of a mouse! Brochures and manuals, toolkits, videos, information for ladies, and much more!
7 Jeffrey L. Sowder of Toronto, Kansas was elected Imperial Potentate at the 2019 Imperial Session!
Imperial Potentate Jeffrey L. Sowder Jeffrey L. Sowder of Toronto, Kansas, is currently serving his 11th year as a member of the Boards of Directors for Shriners International and Shriners Hospitals for Children®. He was elected Imperial Potentate, part of the 12-member body that helps govern the Shriners fraternity, during the Shriners’ 2019 Imperial Session – held in Nashville, Tennessee, June 30 – July 4.
Sowder was raised a Master Mason in 1975 at Toronto Woodson Lodge #121. He served as Master of his lodge in 1981, 1983, 1991 and 1992. After many Grand Lodge appointments, including District Deputy Grand Master, Area Deputy Grand Master, and Chairman of the Grand Lodge Membership Committee, and serving as an appointive Grand Officer on three separate occasions, he was elected Grand Junior arW - den in 1994, and he served as Grand Master of Kansas in 1997.
Sowder became a member of Midian Shriners in Wichita, Kansas, in 1988 and served as the temple’s Potentate in 2004. Sowder has served on many committees at the Imperial level, including the Pilot Implementation Team, Executive Membership Committee, and the Building and Equipment, East/West Shrine Game®, Strategic Planning, Donor Relations, TRAC, Ritual and Leadership Training and Education Seminars Committees. He has also been a presenter at the Imperial Membership, Oriental Guide and Assistant Rabban seminars.
Sowder served as the personal representative for the Wichita Scottish Rite Valley in Wichita from 2006 to 2009. He served on the 8 board of the Kansas Masonic Foundation for 25 years and as its President from 2004 to 2011. Sowder was born and raised on a ranch in Kansas. He operates four separate agricultural-related corporations — a 1,000-head cow/calf operation, a retail feed business serving ranchers throughout the Flint Hills of Kansas, a wholesale cattle mineral business with distribution in four states, and a multifaceted agricultural wholesale/retail business in Wichita.
Sowder and his wife, Cheryl, have been married for 45 years and have two daughters, Stephanie and Lindsay. Stephanie and her husband, Jamie Nelson, live near Toronto, Kansas, with their three children, Corinne, Sutton and Reid. Lindsay is married to John Hill, and they live in Fort Scott, Kansas, with their sons, JJ and Hudson. First Lady Cheryl Sowder Cheryl Sowder grew up in Eureka, Kansas, a town in southeast Kansas with about 2,500 residents. It’s the kind of place where roots are strong; she has only moved once in her life, and that was to the nearby town of Toronto when she married Jeff. In November, they will have been married and lived in that home (which they have made additions to) for 45 years.
Cheryl’s father was the district soil conservationist, and her mother was a secretary for the county health department. Cheryl was something of a tomboy, and enjoyed being outside and playing football and baseball with her older brother, Larry, and his friends. That outdoor spirit remains strong – Cheryl still loves to mow the lawn, work with her flowers and, most especially, go fishing with her grandchildren.
She grew up in a home where family was critically important, and guided by Christian faith and values. She learned the importance of giving to the less fortunate, making good grades in school and having a strong work ethic. Cheryl remembers her mother’s advice: “Anything worth doing is worth doing right, and giving it your all.” It’s easy to see that Cheryl still lives by these principles, as does the entire Sowder family.
Getting to know her future husband When the high school in Toronto closed, Jeff came to the one in Eureka as a freshman. He and Cheryl were aware of each other – she thought he was very smart and a sharp dresser – but it wasn’t until their senior year when they were chemistry lab partners that they began to know one another better. Apparently, he liked to get her in trouble in class. One Saturday evening, Cheryl went to the movies with her girlfriends. Jeff was there, with his brand new car. He had gotten help from Cheryl’s friends to make this “date” happen, as, according to Cheryl, he was afraid to ask her out. He got over that, they started dating, went to the Senior Prom together, and continued to date after high school, when she went to a nearby junior college and he left for college, thinking of possibly becoming an attorney.
College didn’t really suit Jeff; nor did the idea of being a lawyer, sitting inside at a desk all day. He returned home after a year, and went to work for the family feed business (where he still works today – except now it’s four allied firms – and more like a local conglomerate).A year later, after Cheryl graduated from junior college, Jeff proposed. They were married November 24, 1974.
Balancing family and career Cheryl went to a work as a bank teller, taking time off when their daughters were born. In 1996, after working at the bank for 20 years and achieving the rank and responsibilities of vice president, she left to become an insurance agent for Farm Bureau Financial Services in Eureka. After 23 years, Cheryl still loves her work there because it allows her to “protect families, and help them achieve their goals and dreams.”
Cheryl and Jeff raised two daughters who both grew up comfortable around the family business’ steers and heifers, and active in every school sport offered to girls. The girls were surrounded with the love, support and presence of their parents. They are both college graduates with master’s degrees, working, raising their own children, and making a difference in their communities. Stephanie is a teacher and 4-H leader. She and her husband, Jamie, have three children, Corinne, Sutton and Reid. Lindsay is a college volleyball coach. She and her husband, John, have two children, JJ and Hudson. When Cheryl has time, she enjoys nothing more than spending time with her grandchildren, whether it’s making cookies or going fishing.
Supporting Masonry and encouraging the Ladies Cheryl has been a part of Jeff’s Masonic journey for 44 years. She clearly believes in both his leadership abilities and the Masonic values. At every stage, she has worked tirelessly to involve the ladies, and help them see how important their role can be, and what a difference they can make. She has also taken that message to the ladies of our nobles, especially through the ladies’ program of the Membership Seminar, the Oriental Guide and Assistant Rabban Seminars.
As First Lady of Shriners International, Cheryl will continue her efforts to encourage and empower women to make a difference in the lives of children, and to strengthen the Patient Ambassador Program of Shriners Hospitals for Children®, helping these young advocates become better public speak- ers and letting them know how much they are appreciated. She truly believes that our patient ambassadors are the Heroes Among Us.
Imformation and photo provided by www.shrinersinternational.org. 9 10 Introducing the Shriners Hospitals for Children 2019-2020 National Patient Ambassadors Madelyn: Madelyn, now 19, was born 10 weeks early. Doctors told her parents that she was beautiful, healthy, tiny – and was born without her left arm.
Madelyn’s journey with Shriners Hospitals for Children began with her first visit to our St. Louis location, when she was just 3 months old. Throughout her childhood, Madelyn used prosthetics, mainly for balance and to help with various activities. Occupational therapists at the hospi- tal helped Madelyn learn to function and interact in the world. As she grew older, Madelyn began using her prosthetics less often, and by middle school, she opted to stop using them.
In school, Madelyn’s busy schedule included not only her classwork but also competitive swimming, first on a team for children with disabilities, then on her high school team. She also participated in competitive, coed water polo. “Nothing is impossible in my mind," she said. “It’s just the ability to adapt and work around it.”
Madelyn has always devoted herself to advocating and educating. She loves to make YouTube videos showing how to accomplish things using only one arm. At Ability Awareness Week, a program of St. Louis area elementary schools, Madelyn loves to share her story and to explain how Shriners Hospitals for Children changed her life. Drawing from her own experiences of being bullied for having only one arm, Madelyn likes to incorporate antibullying themes into her presentations.
Madelyn is currently a student at Maryville University in St. Louis, where she is very active in student activities, and made the Dean’s List her first two semesters.
“I am incredibly excited to see where this year takes me,” Madelyn said. “I hope to inspire other kids and be able to show them that they can do anything they put their mind to – they might just do it a little bit differently.” Cristian: Cristian, who is now 18, was born with spina bifida and hydrocephalus. In his first two weeks of life, Cristian had two surgeries and went on to have nearly a dozen more. Cristian faced several of the same challenges of many other patients with spina bifida, including gastrointestinal system and balance difficulties, as well as complications from various surgeries.
For several years, Cristian's family had difficulty finding doctors who understood how to best help him.That all changed one day in 2012, when Cristian met a Shriner who referred him to Shriners Hospitals for Children. Cristian was 13 when he had the surgery that he says changed his life and gave him hope, at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Los Angeles (now Shriners for Children Medical Center — Pasadena).
Devoted to his schoolwork and seminary studies, as well as his part-time job and playing the cello, Cristian has also been active in supporting Shriners Hospitals for Children. He even dedicated his Eagle Scout project to the cause, raising funds to present more than 200 Build-A-Bear toys to the Pasadena medical center.
Cristian is looking forward to his responsibilities as a National Patient Ambassador. “I know that I am who I am because of the Shriners,” he said. “I have been able to see that I can do whatever I want and I can overcome any obstacle that I face. I want to give back to them because of that – because of the life that they’ve given me. Through Shriners Hospitals for Children and the national ambassadorship that I’ve been given, I hope to share a message of positivity and hope to all those who need it.”
We congratulate Cristian and Madelyn, and thank them for their willingness to represent Shriners Hospitals for Children and share their stories. Information & photo provided by shrinersinternational.org 11 Lawrence Jones, PP 5/9/1938-8/6/2019
He was introduced into this world on May 9th, 1938 as the second son of Richard and Otis Jones. He is preceded in escaping this mortal realm by his older brother Dick Jones, and will greatly be missed by his wife of 59 years Lou, his children, Kim (Steve), Drew (Stacy), and his grandchildren Hadley and Kinder. His beloved West Highland Terrier, Willie, followed him in passing.
“What we dream, we can do” was the theme in 1994 when Illustrious Sir Larry Jones was Potentate. It was the same theme that he applied to his family and business life.
Larry Jones, PP was raised to be a Mastor Mason in Dallas, Texas; he has been a member of: Hella Temple-Dallas, Al Malaikah-Los Angeles; El Bekal Temple- Long Beach; Ainad Temple- East St. Louis; and Moolah Temple - St. Louis. He belonged to Scottish Rite Valleys in Dallas and Los Angeles and was a member of Scottish Rite Valley of St. Louis. He was a member of Kirkwood Lodge #484 and a member of the Royal Order of Jesters. the Legion of Honor of Demolay, as Potentate a honorary member of the Board of Shriners Hospitals for Crippled Children - St. Louis. He was appointed an Imperial Aide. Prior to being appointed to the Moolah Divan in 1984 by Illustrious Sir George Stephenson, he was an active bagpiper with The Pipes & Drums of Moolah and The Pipes and Drums of Ainad. While with these bands, he served as Pipe Sergeant, quatermaster, treasurer, vice president and president.
In the business world, Larry served as Chairman/President/CEO of the Campbell Companies, Inc. with offices in St. Louis, Illinois, Colorado, and Florida. He served as Chairman/CEO of CDG Engineers Architects Planners, Inc. St. Louis and served on the Board of Directors of Engineered Equipment and Systems, Inc. as Vice Chairman. He also had a professional license in commercial real estate, in the state of Missouri, with the Gundaker Commercial Group Inc.
Larry’s civic and professional activities and commitments are almost as extensive as those of his Shrine life. He served as Vice-Chairman on the “Friends of Scouting” Committee, Boy Scouts of America. He served on the National Senior Executive Committee for the Society of American Military Engineers, while also serving on the Executive Committee of his St. Louis Post of the SAME. Other activities include: Rotary International; two com- mittees of Downtown St. Louis Regional Commerce and Growth Associa- tion; Associate member, America Institute of Architects, National Histori- cal Society and an active member of the Missouri Athletic Club (MAC).
Married to former Lou M. Esther of Lebanon, Missouri. They have two children. Drew a graduate of the University of Missouri at Columbia. Their daughter Kimberly, a graduate of the University of Tulsa, now lives in New Jersey and is pursing a career in sales and marketing.
12 The Ceremonial Cast visited
HORSE HOOKY Fairmount Racetrack on July 23rd for a fun day at the races! Fun Fact: Fairmount Race Track hosts Horse Hooky Tuesdays. Post time is 1pm. Gates open at 11:30am. Admission is only $1.50! Learn more at fairmountpark.com! 13 Congratulations to Rick Uebinger as the July Shriner of the Month. He is a tireless Ambassador Thanks to everyone that did a tour of Duty at the Co-Chairmen: serving as President of the Guides and Mid-Mo Festival of the Little Hills 2019. Thanks Crew. PP Dennis Kelley 314-324-6456 Shrine Club. Rick is also an Aide Emeritus and Stay tuned for final STATS. [email protected] Past master of several Lodges. PP David Dieckhaus 314-223-8194 Mark your calendar for the Air Patrol Annual Fly-In [email protected] Congratulations to another Ambassador, Don / Drive-In. The date is Saturday, September 28th Treasurer: Don Wander 314-426-2582 Baur. He is the August Shriner of the Month. at Creve Coeur Airport 1H0. Action starts at 11:00 [email protected] Don is an Aide Emeritus, and has held several hrs > 16:00 hrs. Bring something to share and Secretary: Wally Bowman 314-498-6915 positions in the Drum and Bugle Corps, and plays your favorite chair. The Air patrol will be providing [email protected] for Ainad Riverside Bugle Band. He is frequently the entree and an assortment of libations. asked to serve as chaplain at Moolah functions. September feels like one of the busiest times of the year. Our Spring luncheon was well attended. Several The Air Patrol's Missouri Wine Country Outing is Kids go back to school, work piles up after the dog days widows attended, and it was a pleasure to have Saturday, October 12th. This is a great event in all of summer and Halloween is suddenly upon us. them as our guests. Everyone enjoyed the pre- aspects. If the bus is not full by the Air Patrol Sep- sentation given by law enforcement officers who tember meeting, it will be opened to others so that This has been a summer that St. Louis will never opened our eyes to how they handle their jobs. we can fill the bus. If the bus is full, can meet at forget. After so many years, so much frustration, and They gave us a new appreciation of what they do, the departure point.. or.. at the Winery. Check the so many promises, we now have the Stanley Cup. It and the forces against them. NOTAM for all the STATS and INFO. Reports are took 52 years; but it is now ours. The Blues brought that we will be going back to the Balducci Winery. the entire city together with the playing of “Gloria”. On a sad note to summer, we lost another Ambassa- You can bring FOOD ITEMS but NO BEVERAGE Never has a song caught the imagination and dor, Ben Allen. He was a good man, Shriner, and Ma- of any kind... inclusive of bottled waters. spirit of a city and team. The team had a great time son. He always had a positive attitude, and kind word. celebrating and their enthusiasm spread to all those Ben was a friend to all. Condolences to his family. Several of our Air Patrol Crew have been experienc- who watched the parade. St. Louis fans showed the ing Wake Turbulance Health wise. Please keep them entire country its appreciation. For some, the event On a brighter side, our first meeting since the sum- and their families in your thoughts and prayers. may have been greater than any other sporting event mer is on September 13th. We will once again meet in St. Louis, and the last game, what a game it was. in the Oasis beginning at 11am with a business meet- Come on up to the Hangar on the Air Patrol and / Not until the last few seconds was victory assured. ing and lunch to follow. The cost for lunch is $15. or Moolah Stated meeting and introduce yourself This memory will last a lifetime. to the New Crew Members. Lots of action going The Trivia Question from the last Camels’ Tales: on. We welcome you to be a part of it. Moolah was a place of activity over the summer. If Who was the goalie for the Blues in the last game you attended the Sportsman’s Extravaganza, you of the 1970 Stanley Cup Series?Answer: Glenn Tailwind, know how much fun and exciting it was. People had Hall. He was called “Mr. Goalie”. He is in the plenty to eat and drink and there was the anticipation Hockey Hall of Fame and is ranked number 16 in that your name would be drawn. There were many the list of the 100 greatest hockey players. other raffles that included the women’s raffle, the Wall September of Guns and 50/50. The estimate is that 500 to 600 Once an Ambassador, Always an Ambassador people attended. Many Ambassadors helped again Stated Meeting this year. Some sold tickets at Bass Pro while others Menu did a variety of jobs at the event. A big thank you goes to everyone who helped make the raffle successful.
Stuffed Pork Chops Another fun time was the Potentate’s trip to Hawaii. Mashed Potatoes The trip was successful with some rain, but mostly Captain: Patrick Hensley P.P. 314-330-7028 sunshine. There was plenty to do that included President: Rob Boland 314-482-8866 Stuffing spending time at the beach, attending a Luau, and Country Green Beans going on the Hana Highway adventure. Everyone Greeting to Nobles and Ladies! Follow us at on the trip enjoyed the experience. www.arabpatrol.webs.com Peach Pie Rolls & Butter The Imperial Convention was held in June/July. We are very proud of our members who served in Salad The Chanters participated and won first place for the Military. Last year Noble Frank Cali partici- the fifth straight time. There was increased com- pated in the “Honor Flight”. Thank you for your petition, but they prevailed. The Moolah Chanters service. I understand there will be a few more now have the title of International Imperial Shriner going this year. We will announce them as we get Chanters. They not only won the choral competi- closer to the flight. tion but the quartet as well. Several Chanters are Ambassadors. Way to go guys!!! The Patrol was well represented at CSSA. The 14 “Boland” orange was very visible! Although we’re headed back to 48 drill men, our competition is evenings when we do not have a performance dwindling. We may start competing Moolah 24a that week, and the rehearsals are from 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. in the Band Room just south of the against Moolah 24b. We would like to thank all Director Emeritus: Jerry Lee Gaddy 636-458-8951 who took the time to represent the Marching 48 Oasis Dining Room. The Band promotes Moolah Shrine Center and Shriners Hospitals at our Director: William Bradford 314-974-3084 at the exciting host town of Sioux City Iowa. The concerts. President: Barry Spitzer 314-239-8179 routine was dedicated to Lt. Floyd Hahn. He was Treasurer: William Bradford 314-974-3084 one of our best! We are a community band composed of both Secretary: John Glass 314-805-8376 Shriners and non- Shriners, including women and 1st Vice President: Jim Gesell 636-925-0098 All the marchers thoroughly pigged out at Freddie teenager girls and boys. Our officers and con- ductors are all Shriners, and we could use more P’s practice night café. We practiced the Monday Taking nothing away from the Hockey Blues and and Thursday before CSSA. The food was great Shriners to join our band, even if they continue to be members of another unit or committee. There their terrific win of the Stanley Cup, all things in and we appreciate the members who filled in are no Band initiation fees or dues or a require- their turn, Cup aside, this win by The Chanters is during the drill. ment that you attend a majority of Band functions. for us, more important than any win! As a matter of We are constantly seeking more instrumentalists fact, they’ve won so often, It’s almost expected! Stag Beer may be a thing of the past. Lt. Dick of different levels of ability who want to experience Long announced his retirement at a Patrol practice the pleasure of again playing in a band. Shriners, invite your relatives and friends to play with us. For the last five years the singing Chanters have in August. Now he’ll have to figure out his left from taken all the awards The Imperial offers! THE right again. Thanks for all you’ve done and will We have one Shriner’s wife who plays with us and we would like to have more. We will gladly wel- CHANTERS are winners of BOTH SMALL AND continue to do for the Patrol. A Six Pack to Ya! come new players to be in our band. If you want LARGE GROUPS. As a matter of fact, the truth to sit in or join us at a rehearsal, please call one of be told, this is the FIFTH WIN OUT OF FIVE The Arab Patrol “BIG Party is back !!!!! I repeat the officers listed above to let you know when the attempts. Not bad for a group of city boys! “Arab Patrol”. Start getting your bartender certif- next rehearsal will be held. We are in the midst of our concert season, with 12 retirement home and icates up to date. The date is October 5, 2019. Our talented accompanist, Ruth Notch, contributed The MC is Katie Kruse. Pres. Rob says we have nursing home concerts scheduled for the months of June through October. a great deal to the Chanter success. Having been the “Smash Band” on the agenda. Rest up boys, our accompanist in St. Louis for many years, her the party begins. We are sad to announce that our Moolah Band familiarity and expertise contributed greatly to the member since 1989, Assistant Conductor from Chanter wins. Ruth and her wonderful talent make Golf was enjoyed by all in Iowa. We will post the 1994 to 2002, and Conductor from 2002 until The Chanters a better group. results at a later date. his 2019 death, Chuck McKenzie, died on July 5 from a long illness. Chuck was a talented musician, playing tuba, trombone, electric bass, When next The Chanters perform you’ll want to Attention Nobles! Only $25 to join. You get fully catch their sound. It’s worth a trip to hear! outfitted at no cost. The best thing is that you get and many other instruments. He played in the Moolah Shriners Community Band, the all Shriners to march for FREE! Moolah Temple Band, the all Shriners South Main In this, my final article, I thank Lauren Whittington, Street Jazz Band, the all Shriners Nostalgia Big Graphic Designer of Camels’ Tales for her pa- “48 in 2019” Band, and the all Shriners Drum and Bugle Corps. tience with my delays when submitting my articles. May All Your Marching Be On The Level” Chuck worked very hard as Conductor, selecting Also kudos to Lauren, for the way she so expertly music, conducting most rehearsals, and almost designs and edits The Camels’ Tales. “PROUD TO BE A MOOLAH PATROLMAN” – all concerts until he went on medical leave in SPREAD THE WORD – JOIN THE BEST January, 2019. Band members expressed their condolences to Chuck’s widow, JoAnn, and all of It pains me to quit this writing since it is the only Chuck’s family and friends at a memorial/Masonic creative effort left since retiring from business. But service at Moolah Temple’s Oasis Dining Room on retire I must for at ninety years old the memory July 21. The Band is glad that the talented (trom- lags a little too slow, reaching for the words Director: Jack Scherrer 314-725-3764 bone and tuba player) musical director of the Drum President/Assistant Conductor: Roger Fagerberg and Bugle Corps, David Glenn, has taken over the To those of you who have taken the time to look 314-878-7646 Band Conductor duties. In a period of less than Vice President/Conductor: David Glenn 11 months, from August 29, 2018 through July 5, up some of my strange vernacular, used for the 314-560-4431 2019, the Band has seen the deaths of six long- purpose of teasing them into seeking definitions Secretary: Paul Strong 636-464-1346 time Shriners who were Band unit members. We from their dictionaries. ..it was fun. Treasurer: Douglas Ritterskamp 314-353-4823 lost former Band Director and Conductor Howard Funck on trumpet, B. Eder on trumpet, former To those who have taken the time to read my arti- Greetings from your Moolah Shriners Community Assistant Conductor Barry Hyatt on trumpet and cles...thank you! It’s been wonderful. God Bless!! Band! We perform to advance the cause of the baritone horn, Ronald Hartoebben on trombone, Shriners Hospitals for Children and play concerts Henry Cummings on percussion and piano, and to bring joy into the lives of nursing home and Conductor Chuck McKenzie on tuba and electric retirement home residents in St. Louis County bass. There are only seven Band unit members and St. Charles County, usually on Tuesday or remaining, two of whom no longer play with the Wednesday evenings. We also play during the Band because of medical reasons. It is obvious dinner hour before Moolah’s monthly Stated that the five remaining Band Unit musicians, con- Meetings, at the annual mini-circus at Ranken-Jor- stituting the five Band officers, need the participa- dan Pediatric Bridge Hospital, at the annual Lunch tion of usually 16 non-Shriners to perform quality with Santa, and at the annual Hospital Patients music for the monthly Stated Meeting dinner hour Party. We have rehearsals on those Wednesday and 12 nursing and retirement homes concerts. 15 Submitted by Band President, Roger Fagerberg.
John Frederick (Barley) Director Director - David Glenn Lee Mueller (Green Jeans)- Pres President - Richard Watts Gary Fanger (Duffer)- 1st Vice Pres Secretary - Don Baur Shriners Hospitals for Children® and Steve Leassner (Slap-Shot) 2nd V ice Pres. By Jim Hubeli Joffrey’s Coffee and Tea Company® John Tremblay ( Shabba-Dabba)- Treas have partnered to introduce the rise On June 30 the Drum Corps made their annual run and shrine blend. Well the gun raffle had to be fixed. Green Jeans to the Firemens Parade in Red Bud, IL. For the (Lee Mueller) won and I didn't. I think he knew be- past few years we have been meeting at the City $1 donation for every purchase to fore going there because he had a couple of tables Park just north of town. Of course it was a hot July Shriners Hospitals for Children reserved so all his friends could see him win. Next day but we all managed to survive. They always year I'm getting there early and reserving 3 tables. have good crowds with lots of kids and floats Free Shipping on orders of $50.00 or Can't wait to see what I win. and tractors and fire engines. I guess the parade starter felt sorry for us as we were started near the more! The Pinewood Derby was held in August and I'm sure beginning of the parade for a change. some trophies are already in the room from those who participated. I can only hope that our cars made Then on July 20 we had another hot parade way it all the way down the track this year. CSSA was down in New Athens, IL . Again we were sent into held in Sioux City, Iowa and several of our clowns the parade early, even ahead of the Bud Light won their respected divisions in make up and skits. I Brigade unit. Director Dave was able to obtain the am writing this 2 weeks before the convention but my services of drummer Fred Kratky of the Arab Patrol confidence is high that this is true. Great job Joeys!! who plays bass drum with his foot and snare drum. Thanks to all who attended the Stone Crest Senior We were also glad to have Miguel White help out Living event and the Hospital Screening event. Your on the snare drum. The New Athens parade also efforts are greatly appreciated. draws large crowds from Southern Illinois.
I want to thank everyone who helped to update our We are sorry to report the passing of Chuck McKenzie room at the temple and especially Barley (John on July 5. Chuck was an excellent musician on horns Frederick) who got rid of the old and added new and other instruments and was an Honorary member photos for our walls. It looks great! Fritz (Jim Fritz) of the Drum Corps since 2002. He marched with the has made a photo book, which is by the bar, with a Drum Corps some years back. He was, of course page for each member to put their favorite photos very active with the Moolah Band for many years of them clowning. This is a great idea and I'm sur- and recently was their Musical Director. On July 21, a prised that I didn't think of it first. Then again??? masonic service, Drum Corps service, prayer service and eulogies were conducted at Moolah Temple. Jay How about another one of members being named Traxel directed the services with the help of Chaplain Shriner of the Month. Our own Robby (Robby Don Baur and Buglers Paul DeMerath and Rich Steed Purchase at Gale) was given that honor at the June meeting. and the Drum Corps Brass. David Glenn helped wife joffreys.com/shop/give-back/rise- Congratulations it is well deserved. JoAnn arrange the service. Our sincere sympathies and-shine-blend/ are extended to JoAnn and the family. Trivia nite will be upon us fast. At the gun raffle we al- Donate at ready took reservations for 8 tables and I believe 3 of The Drum Corps is always interested in adding horn them were new groups. Please let Slapshot (Steve and drum player personnel to its ranks. If you are a donate.lovetotherescue.org/ Leassner) know of your intentions before it gets too past high school or college band player, Shriner or give/119312/#!/donation/ late. Also, I have been collecting door prizes and raf- non-Shriner, we are interested in having you visit us checkout?c_src=joffreys_rise_ fle items as I visit different stores and restaurants that on most Mondays at Moolah Temple at 7pm for our shine_lttr helped us out last year so we're ahead of schedule. practice sessions. We can furnish instruments. Call We have some new events for the between rounds David Glenn at 314-560-4431 for information. Info and photos provided by entertainment and if you have any idea for something fun let Slapshot know. Thanks. shrinershospitalsforchildren.org, lovetotherescue.org/joffreys, Merlin (Tom Dolan) was on the verge of being joffreys.com called up to the majors in late July and got by passed by some other second baseman from Rus- sia. It's Seattle's loss. So he quit and has joined the professional Pickleball league and signed a 3 year deal for 2.8 million dollars. He said at the next meeting he would pay for dinner. Great guy.
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I'll let you know. 16 Nobles with outstanding dues as of August 6th, 2019 Please renew your membership! 25 & Under Curt Branson Michael L Hatch Billy B McClain Michael Stevens Richard D Bruce John W Brillos Ronald D Hauser Gabriel W McClure Randell L Stevens Samuel C Carleton Raymond L Bryan Zachary R Hedrick Roger L McCowan Carl C Stifel James T Good Scott Bryant Jerry Henry Shawn McEvoy Spencer J Stith Paul E Harris Jr. Gerald L Burt Justin D Heskett Michael McMurtrey Daniel B Stopka Aric M Johnson Thomas L Cahall John M Hewitt Kenneth C McNeil James D Strait Richard A Rawlings James L Calvert Billy G Holifield Bradley E Meadors Stavros A Stratos Sean Cavanagh Joseph L Hollingsworth Marvin Meier James W Sullivan III Life Member James T Chaney Richard J Holmes Stuart R Meyer David Sutton Carl H Barthold James J Chavis Timothy M Hopwood James D Moffitt James M Svaglic Kerry N Dowling Michael E Clegg Larry G Howdeshell George Montanez Jr. Kelley L Swain Ralph W Drury Brandon R Cockerham Gary A Hughes Joel A Montgomery Troy L Thomas Elliott C Goeckeler Ryan M Cockerham Robert R Hughes Jackie N Moore Jon P Trammell Charles E Hunt Daniel F Colvin Timothy A Hulse Robert A Morgan Ronald M Traxel Floyd E Lawson Jr. Chad D Cossey Jack R Hunter Timmy G Morris Patrick Trentelman Carlton E Mathes Brian F Crawford August G Hurst Jackie E Morrison William L Tripp Donald W Parks George H Cross Christopher M Huskey Joseph C Mosley Tony E Valenti Norman I Roth Courtney R Cunningham Henry J Irvine W. F Mottaz Michael Vanlandingham John W Snider Michael N Dachsteiner William C Jackels Khalil A Mumin Joseph C Varone Jr. Ralph K Soebbing Edward T Darden Matthew A Jackson Melvin G Myrick Sr. John D Wade Steve Davis Brice R Jarvis James R Naucke Jr. Jean-Louis C Watts Regular Gary M Deem Ronald H Jett Charles M Neel Kyle R Weible David R Adkisson Coley P DeWitt Dale E Jones William Nekula Matthew C Weinsting Lon H Airsman Paul K Dillender Jeffrey A Keevil Douglas B Nuckolls Justin M Weissmann James E Akers Christopher Dixson Raymond H Keith Dennis M Oglesby Sr. Andrew Wilkerson Roger A Altvater Allen D Dolph James Kendall Brandon D Parker Michael Wilkes Christopher D Anderson Glen D Elledge Spencer A Kendall Steve P Pelak Calvin B Williams Phillip Anderson Christopher R Elliott Michael D Kennedy Jaret D Perryman David M Wilson Gregory S Arnold Brett C Farris Wade C King James P Peterson Elmer E Wilson James R Arnold Emil W Fett Jamie R Kirby Stanley D Petton Jr. Jerry D Wilson Ralph T Atkinson Douglas Franklin Kerry M Klein Stephen F Pieper Jr Raymond B Wilson Stephen E Atwill Edward Froidl Ronald C Knowles Michael W Pipkin Raymond M Wilson William G Austin Tommy R Fry William H Koehler Wesley W Pitman Ronnie L Wilson Joshua P Bailey James L Fuqua Steven R Korte Michael C Powers William H Wisbrock Thornton J Balogh Greig E Gatzert Michael A Kurtz Randall C Prince Christopher Wood Jason M Barbanell Donald A Geisler Matthew J Lamoureux Robert L Proper Michael D Woods Gary D Barnes John R Gillis Adam D Larkin Kenneth D Pruitt Robert A Wrather Jared D Barnes Joshua J Girdner Roger D Lawrence Timothy G Radley Christopher L Yarbro Billy G Barnett James W Goddard Edward E Lewis George T Riley Terry A Yarbrough James K Barnett Eric B Goetz Stanley L Librach Mark R Robb Ronald A Young Kenneth B Barron Sr. Keith B Going Steven J Lieser Matthew C Robinson Jeffrey D Figler James E Barton Robert G Going Brian A Lindenmann David Rodriguez Charles F Bayless John B Goodenough Jr. Billy R Link Fred H Rosenthal Karl E Beke James R Graham Brian E Lukowski Joshua M Russom Joseph C Belleville Jered W Green Larry L Lunn Stephen T Schlutow Jeffery M Benson Samuel Groeteke Ryan L Maddox James E Schmidt Eric E Bess James W Grooms Brad L Madry A. B Schulze Michael G Betts Michael P Groves Gary L Mann Kurt A Schumacher Jason L Bilbrey Shilo J Guthrie John P Marbarger III Steven G Sellenriek Glenn A Bilzing James E Guyer David L Marler Michael P Sievers Jason W Blumenberg Robert M Hagan Victor T Marshall Stephen J Simms Sr. Michael J Bockerstette Shawn A Hanley Charles V Masegian Jr. Gary Skaggs Randal B Bowden Zachary K Hardesty Ronald L Mayberry Jr. John A Small Patrick J Boyd John B Harness Steven M McCane Jeffrey D Smith John H Brand Michael Hart Aaron L McCann Tilford Spry Don’t risk losing your membership. It is an honor and a privilege to be a Shriner, but it does come with a cost. That cost is your annual dues to Moolah and the Imperial and Hospital Per Capita Assessments. Moolah doesn’t want to lose you! 17 equipment for our Kids not funded by Tampa. You can assist by writing a check to “The Racquet Ruckus” or by asking businesses you frequent to donate items, gift cards, cash, etc. to this major event. President: Bob Atwell 314-609-6457 Secretary: George Pryor 636-926-9942 Hospital Reception Committee responsibilities Director: Rich Schomaker include distributing toys to our patients and their President: Bill Bradford siblings after they visit our Hospital, collecting the CALLING ALL RETIREES! Vice President: Ernie DeClue password at Stated Meetings, running the Shrine If you belong to AARP or you could belong, you Temple Coordinator: Matt Schoonover Gift Shop, collecting tickets and donations at belong here on the THIRD MONDAY of each Hospital Coordinator: Andy Maine Shrine meals, and other duties requested by the month. This is our regular business meeting date. Treasurer: John Spraul Potentate. Our certified members conduct BBQs Secretary: Jim Gesell at the Hospital for patients, their families, and staff In addition, we also meet on the FIRST MON- and also provide tours of the Hospital. We help DAY of each month. On both dates we meet at It is with heavy hearts that we report the pass- staff the reception desk at the Hospital during 9:00 A.M. in the Guides Room on the 3rd Floor ing of not one, but two of our most well loved clinic hours in the morning and afternoon, and ad- of the Temple and play Poker or Gin Rummy. members, Ben Allen and Larry Jones. Ben passed ditional volunteers are always needed. If you are We usually play until noon and then break for in June and was laid to rest on Friday, June 28, interested and available, please contact President our brown bag lunch; then back to the game and 2019. Illustrious Sir Larry Jones left us on Tues- Bill Bradford at (314) 974-3084. play until 2:00pm. day, August 6, 2019. Please keep Ladies Sally and Lou and their families in your prayers. Come when you want and leave when you want.
The Committee again participated for the 5th year in Director: Bud Waters 636-225-2354 A lifetime membership dues is $1.00 for which you a row at the Affinia Healthcare Clinic Screening. This President: Dennis Martin 636-293-3348 will receive a card attesting to your membership. Screening Clinic is one of the few Health Fairs held V. Pres.: Gary Fanger 636-447-2361 for inner city children, and our annual participation Secretary: Dwayne Hepler 314-324-3453 This is a good opportunity to get out of those and support is greatly appreciated. In addition to the Treasurer: Charlie Haas 314-575-5020 “honey do” chores for a while. screening, we provided lunch for all the healthcare professionals who participated in the Health Fair. We Dance So Kids Can Walk TRY US, YOU WILL LIKE US. September is finally here, the hottest months are Call any one of the officers for more information. The Committee held a BBQ for our patients, their gone. Time to join us again as your Friday night families, and the Hospital Staff on Thursday, July destination for fun and dancing. In September 25. A huge number of our Shriner-related family we have 3 dances. September 6 and 20 are DJ were served. nights. September 13 is Crossfire. No dance on President: Tim Carlson 314-774-0679 We also conducted a BBQ for the Hospital's Re- September 27. 1st V. Pres: Patrick Hensley, PP construction Crew Patient Reunion on Saturday, 2nd V. Pres: Vacant July 27 at the Lions Pavillion at Kirkwood Park. We provide a cash bar and at each of our danc- 3rd V. Pres: John Jaegers Sec’y Treas/Scribe: Bob Daniels H: 636-441-4917 We both purchased and prepared the food for es. You are welcome to bring your own snacks. C: 636-675-4590 the event. Afterwards, the Committee conducted No outside drinks are allowed. E: [email protected] tours of the Hospital for our former patients, their families, and guests. Admission is $6 on DJ nights. Doors open at Did you know as a Moolah Shriner, you are also a 6:30 pm. Basic dance lessons start at 7 pm. member of TCAA? As a member of TCAA you may also be a guest at one of our monthly board meeting The Committee will also be hosting a BBQ for the The DJ plays from 7 pm to 10:30pm. Admission opening night of Hand Camp on Friday, Septem- (normally the 4th Wednesday of the month in the is $10 on band nights. Doors open at 6:30 pm. ber 20 at the Trout Lodge in Potosi, Missouri. The Sheiks Club around 6:30pm), we just ask that you Hand Camp is a special event for current and Band plays from 7 to 11 pm. No dance lessons call the Secretary or President in advance so that former Hand Patients from our Hospital, their fam- are provided on band nights. we have head count for refreshments. ilies, and special Hospital Staff who volunteer their If you hear or see a child or a family with a child time to run the Camp. This event is one of the If you are looking for a place to have a party with that may be able to use the services of our hospital, many activities and items funded by the proceeds music, a dance floor and a cash bar, the Friday please let them know. Our Hospital needs patients. of the Annual Racquet Ruckus. night Swing Dance is the place to be. Reserve a spot for 20 or more guests and we will provide * * * What is TCAA * * * Plans are already underway for the 11th Annual a cake and reserved tables for your celebration. As members of Temple Charity Activities Associ- 2019 Racquet Ruckus fund-raiser for the Commit- ation, we help provide and assist Our St. Louis Regular admission fees apply. Just give us Hospital with some of their needs and requests tee. The Racquet Ruckus is the 2nd largest advance notice in order for us to provide a cake. racquetball tournament in the world, second only for the hospital and/or patients. Ask your Unit to the US Open! Information sheets and donation Representative or call Bob (636-675-4590) and we can come out to your meetings and give a brief request forms are available from Chairman Bob Plan a date night and join us for a fun filled evening. Invite your friends, too. There is plenty of room to talk. Who are the Unit Representatives? Each Berry if you wish to assist in this noble, tax-deduct- Shrine Unit can have up to 3 of their members to ible fund-raiser for the Hospital. Proceeds fund the dance on our 2,600 square foot dance floor. represent your Shrine Unit and can have a vote at annual Hand Camp for our Kids as well our TCAA Monthly meetings. as tens of thousands of dollars worth of 18 October 13, 2019: The 1st Annual Heirloom Appraisal Event In conjunction with the Kodner Art Gallery, the Temple Charities and Activities Association is Director: Ken Wright 636-288-1130 organizing the 1st Annual Heirloom Apprais- President: Derrick Bruce 636-634-5357 al Event at the Moolah Shrine Ballroom on Treasurer: Mark Ballance 314-795-4058 Sunday, October 13, 2019. There will be two Secretary: Wayne Mosher 314-432-5718 appraisal sessions: the first from 11 am to 2 pm and the second from 2 pm to 5 pm. The tickets for a session will be $15 each, and every $15 The Unique Motors Unit is into this year’s events. Next on the schedule is OKTOBER FEST in St. ticket will entitle the holder to an appraisal of an Charles riverfront park. heirloom by one of the Kodner Galleries affiliated Times are as follow: experts in the areas of art, glassware, jewelry, September 27, 2019 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM sports memorabilia, and more. Tickets to attend September 28, 2019 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM without an appraisal will be $5 each. September 29, 2019 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM As with the Sportsman's Extravaganza, $5 from Please plan to attend this full-filled event and visit us for Gus’ Pretzels and fellowship. the sale of each ticket sold will go to the Shrine or your Unit.
We are expecting television coverage and a huge Director: Illustrious Sir Lenny Martin turnout for this event, so the active participation President: Stan Zurosky of each Unit is requested. Although tickets will 1 Vice President: Dan Coffey not go on sale until August, please designate a Chairman for the ticket sales now and inform one 2nd Vice President: DJ Hermen of your Unit's TCAA representatives. Also, there Treasurer: Tim Carlson will be the opportunity to raise funds for your Secretary: Bill Pires Unit by selling food items to the more than 1,000 expected attendees. Again, please provide your Happy Labor Day from your friends at YOMO. ideas to your TCAA reps so we can coordinate all plans and prevent duplication. Where has the summer gone? It seems like just yesterday we were at the Columbia, Mo Memorial Day parade, now we’re racing towards the fall. From static The new Hospital is going well and here are the events that Noble Rob has organized to CSSA and the parades, that Cpt. Greg has worked so hard on. newer Hospital statistics: We did miss several parades this year due to rain/floods. June – Inpatient 27, Outpatient 806, Outpatient Surgery 53, Telehealth 9 July – Inpatient 32, Outpatient 872, Outpatient A tip of the Fez to President Stan and ECMO for an outstanding picnic at Goose Creek this year. Surgery 51, Telehealth 6 August - Hospital statistics numbers not yet First Lady Gretchen also did an outstanding job of organizing a thank you party. A great time was had by all. available. Congratulations to Nobles Paul Smith and Greg Heins who served their Lodges as Worshipful Master REMEMBER OUR HOSPITAL NEEDS KIDS, SO 2018-2019. SPREAD THE WORD. If you wondering where we’ll be, please check us out at https://www.moolahyomo.com/. Please remem- PLEASE ALERT THE OFFICERS WHEN YOU ber the schedule is subject to change. Thanks for all your hard work on this Noble Rob Hynes. KNOW OF SICKNESS OR DISTRESS. We meet the second Wednesday of the month in the YOMO downstairs. Fellowship starts around 5:30, dinner around 6:00, with the business meeting at 7pm.
Please check us out, we have activities for the whole family. Grace 2019 Shriners Hospitals for Children Open Standard Bearer for the St. Louis Hospital Shriners Hospitals for Children — St. Louis proudly announces Grace as its patient ambassa- dor standard bearer to the 2019 Shriners Hospitals for Children Open. Grace lives in Perryville, Missouri, with her four siblings and her parents, Tim and Dana. Grace was born with pseudar- throsis of the tibia, which in short means “false joint.” At birth, her right leg bowed and she endured many surgeries and braces. However, nothing slows her down.
Grace loves golf, cheerleading and the color guard. Like many other 16-year-old high school students, Grace recently received her driver’s li- cense. She is interested in becoming an X-ray technician. Grace serves as a patient ambassador for Shriners Hospitals for Children — St. Louis and recently completed a training session to help her tell her story to others. 19 Info & photo provided by shrinershospitalsopen.com - Shriners Hospitals for Children Open volunteer info on page 28 Ribbon at Montgomery County Fair Parade for our Motor Patrol last month.
Our regular meeting 's held each month on the fourth Well it is time to get back to work after 2 months of Wednesday. Social 6:00 pm meeting 7:00 pm. being dark. We certainly have been busy these last President: Dave Larkin 636-734-7718 months, with the SQ Visit. July 12th was her day to Little Dixie Shrine Club is on HWY J just outside visit the Shriners Hospital for Children in St. Louis We had a good turnout for our dinner meeting Mexico, Mo. city limits. Look for sign with Fez on top. where she presented a Three Million Dollar Plaque and Bunko at JJ’s. It is great to have such a good from the DON Foundation. The presentation was turn out during the summer when activities in the well attended by the Imperial Potentate, our own Shrine are slow – let’s keep it going!!! We meet on Illustrious Sir and many other people of interest. the “Last Thursday of the Month” at JJ’s Restau- We were all happy that our Foundation was able to rant in O’Fallon. Arrive between 6:00 and 6:30 President: Billy Neal 573-864-4500 give this plaque to the Hospital. for dinner (separate checks) and at 7:30 the guys Secretary: Patrick Talbott 573-489-3539 have a meeting and the Ladies play Bunko. Our By Mitch Weinsting July 13th was SQ Dale Obernolte's official visit to next meeting is Thursday, September 26th. our temple. We initiated 2 new Princesses. PR Have you been out for one of the chicken dinners? Dianne Scheffing and PR Charlene Bruns, the Our “22nd Annual Car Show” is right around the If not then you are missing a great time. Remem- mother of our PR Badoura Lorraine Matthews. corner so mark your calendar for Sunday, Septem- ber these events are open to the public, bring The day started with a Champagne Brunch, then ber 29th. It will be at the O’Fallon Plaza on Hwy your friends and family for a good meal and great the Ceremonial. It was another great day. Thank M in O’Fallon. This would be a great way to get conversation. Coming up in September we have a You Your Supreme Majesty Dale Obernolte for introduced to Daniel Boone Shrine Club. Come special event planned. On September 20 we are your graciousness throughout your visit with us. out around 9:00 to help set up. Or, around noon having a Rib Feed, this will be a ticketed event, and enjoy the car show and get to know us. We and you must have a ticket to eat to ensure we We are still working to get our name to the outside would love for you to meet our members and give have enough food for everyone. Cost is $20/per world. We serve the Shriners their meal on Daniel Boone Shrine Club a try. person for ½ slab of the best ribs you have tasted Wednesday night and as always we are in need of along with sides and dessert. Come out to the help, serving or bussing tables. Of course we feed Whether you are a member of Daniel Boone, or club and pick up a pack of tickets to sell to make you at the end. If you are able to help let PQ Linda not – you and your Lady are always welcomed and this a success. If you need a ticket and unable Erfurdt know. encouraged to join us for any of our events. No to get to club then call Patrick at 573-489-3539 or need to reserve – just bring your Lady and show email at [email protected] or contact any oth- Always remember that woman 18 yrs old or older up! We will make sure you are welcomed and er member for a ticket. I hope everyone had a fun may become DON with proper DON backing. greeted when you arrive, and that you and your and safe trip to CSSA last month. Congratulations Please check with our Recorder PQ Mary La- Lady will have a great time. to all who came home with a trophy. Tragna at 314-771-1611 or our Banker PQ Marie Preble 314-578-1671. If you would like more information about joining The September meeting will be on 9/30/19. Folks start Daniel Boone, give President Dave a call and he’ll showing up around 5:30pm. Come out and enjoy the P.S. Our bazaar will be cancelled due to it fill you in on our upcoming activities. Dave Larkin club and have a good meal and some cool drinks. The not being publicized well. Look for it to be 636-734-7718 Tiger Shrine club is located at 2315 N Stadium scheduled in November. Place and time will be Blvd, Columbia, MO 65202. announced here.
President: Larry Mitchell 573-721-1208 Secretary: Richard Schremp 573-581-1294 Treasurer: Patrick Talbot 573-489-3539 By Richard Schremp
Our summer has been busy with activities such as our annual Rib Fest,Onion Sales,Golf Tournament and this past Saturday with our annual Tractor Pa- rade which was well attended and traveled around Amish Community with many antique Tractors involved, Breakfast and lunch was served to all entries. Park is looking beautiful again this year.
20 Noble Dale Groves was handed Blue Noble Lodge now has a book rack outside the Lodge Room. It has various books and publica- tions about Masonry. Feel free to borrow any thing you’d like to read, or if you have some books you’d like donate, please do so.
Lady Marcia Jacobi, High Priestess Worshipful Master: Dr. Tom Cupples To get the most up-to-date information on what’s 314-541-3393 [email protected] happening at Noble Lodge, check out our website Lady Mary Haupt, Recorder, PHP Secretary: John Schembri 314/878-4129 at http://www.noble684.com. 636-359-8692 [email protected] Asst. Secretary: William Benson 636/219-9249 If you have any questions, contact the Master or Secre- Welcome to September and cooler temps! We [email protected] tary from the information listed at the top of this article. are anxious to get back to work being members of the Ladies Oriental Shrine of North America/Nailah Noble Lodge’s Regular communications scheduled Court #107. September is when we get together to in September will be held on Tuesday, September rehash our summer events and start planning things 3rd and Tuesday, September 17th. Light dinner for fall and winter. This year is really flying by. begins at 6:00 pm with our gavel falling at 7:00pm. All Nobles of the Shrine are invited to attend. President: Christine Dieckhaus 314-960-6721 Vice President: Patti Aaron 314-954-2803 Our main goal this year is to build our membership. We tentatively plan to do EA degree(s) on the sec- Secretary: Kathy Myers 314-329-6049 We do this by asking other ladies of Moolah Temple, ond Communication of every month. Petitions for Treasurer: Kathy Kelly 314-503-8026 our friends who may not be in any Masonic organi- Degrees must be accompanied by a $150 initiation zations and don’t know about the great things we do fee, one of the signers of the petitions must be a WELCOME FALL and by introducing ourselves! We have already initi- Noble Lodge member in good standing, and the Corrections to the July/August Camels’ Tales are the ated 5 new members and have one lady who was other signer a Master Mason in good standing. first item for this article. I meant to thank Jeanne unable to attend one of our last two meetings. Candidate’s petitions will be read before the lodge Smith for the marvelous job she did with the plant- at the next Regular Communication and informed ings at the entrance to our building. I made an error In Nashville, our member, Courtney Tanner, and I of the subsequent steps necessary. and thanked Kim Isbell. I should have thanked Kim were able to assist at the Ladies Oriental Shrine of for volunteering to lead the FEZTIVAL OF TREES North America booth at the Marketplace. We were Over the past six years Noble Lodge 684 in committee. A big thank you to both of these ladies honored when Noble Jeff Hubbs came to tell me partnership with the Masonic Home of MO has for all they do for Temple Club and the Shrine. that Madelyn was around the corner. I promptly funded the Dorsett Village Fuel pack/backpack went to get her and she graciously agreed to have Ministry which provides food for needy students in We’ve had a busy – very hot summer and welcome a picture taken with us. The next day she was several school districts to cover their needs over the fall weather. August was a busy month: Dueling the weekends. Through this partnership we have introduced as one of the Shrine’s National Patient Pianos, Ainad/Moolah Pinewood Derby, CSSA. contributed a grand total of $23,260 and we intend Ambassadors. We couldn’t be more proud of you, Thanks to our Vice President, Patti Aaron, for plan- on continuing to do so in the future. Madelyn! Good luck for a FANTASTIC year! ning the “Day of Fun” August Temple Club luncheon. Noble Lodge also looks forward to attending 2019 Lady Courtney and I also marched in the Imperial Pa- This month, September, we are privileged to have rade. There were 34 members of the Ladies Oriental Grand Lodge Communication which will take place on Sept 22 through the 24th in support of out Two Dana Humphrey speaking on the “ladies involved Shrine participating in the parade. All along the parade in the Holocaust”. route, people were thanking us for all we do and clap- Grand Lodge officers, RWB Charlie Wiegert, Ju- nior Grand Deacon and Jeff Henty, Grand Chaplin. ping for us. It was an awesome experience. The Shrine has some fun activities in October, Finally, we would like to congratulate Madelyn chances to have a fun time and support your In July, Nailah Court #107 had a fun day at Candle Shrine, Trunk or Treat on the 25th and Fall Cere- Fusion creating our own candles, wax melts and Hubbs, daughter of our member Jeff Hubbs, for be- ing selected one of two 2019-2020 National Patient monial (Octoberfest) on the 26th. room sprays. Afterwards some of us enjoyed Ambassadors. Every year, Shriners Hospitals for some great ice cream at one of the local St. Children selects two National Patient Ambassadors Gail Melton Charles businesses. Yum Yum! to represent the health care system’s patients. The ambassadors spend the year sharing their stories BELIEVE IN YOURSELF AND YOU Thanks to all who came to our Spa Day on August of perseverance in the face of adversity and the WILL BE UNSTOPPABLE. 11. Men, women and children received haircuts ways Shriner’s Hospitals for Children has made a from our own longtime beautician, Lady Gail dramatic difference in their lives. Schormann, 2nd Ceremonial Lady. Lady Mary Haupt, Recorder, PHP beautified the women with Noble Lodge’s installation of officers for the 2019- pretty nail color from her Color Street products 20 term took place on Saturday, August 24th. The while Lady Marcia Jacobi, High Priestess gave Officers installed were: hand massages that felt oh so good. We also had Worshipful Master: Dr. Tom Cupples some items for sale and donations and appreciate Senior Warden: Dennis Martin all of the wonderful ladies who were able to assist. Junior Warden: Danny White Treasurer: John Bozarth If you think you’d enjoy being a member of our Secretary: John Schembri wonderful organization, please ask any of us for a Senior Deacon: Cole McNary petition. Hope you’ll join us soon to enjoy the fun and Junior Deacon: David White fellowship and the wonderful feelings we get when Senior Steward: Donald Brooks we give back to the Shriners Hospitals for Children. Junior Steward: Renato Justo-Ordonez Chaplin: Lance Mathis Phantom Hugs, Tyler: WB Tony White Lady Marcia Jacobi, High Priestess Marshal: RWB Juan White 21 I AM COMMITTED NOW... R U? REFER A GOOD MAN! It’s time to gather your Candidates! SHARE THE PETITION BELOW WITH SOMEONE YOU KNOW! Save the Date for the Fall Ceremonial in honor of 2013 Past Potentate Patrick Hensley Details of the day to follow! Noble Hensley was raised at Kirkwood Lodge #484 in early 2001 and joined Moolah Temple in November that same year. Hensley is a Charter Member of Noble Lodge #684 and has served as an Elected Officer from 2004 to 2007.
Hensley served as the Illustrious Potentate in 2013 and appointed Noble Don Taylor Jr. as Outer Guard that year. Hensley currently is serving as Captain of the Marching 48, President of the Ceremonial Cast, 1st Vice President for TCAA and Director General.
A native of St. Louis, Noble Hensley graduated from DeSmet Jesuit High School, received a BA from Saint Louis University in 1995 and an MBA from Webster University in 1999. He currently owns Hensley Insurance and is in his 20th year in the business.
According to Hensley, his biggest blessing came to him on May 5, 2004, with the arrival of his daughter, Kathryn Lauren Hensley. She was his Little Lady Katie throughout his ascent to Potentate and what a fun time they had.
Hensley is honored to serve Illustrious Sir Don Taylor Jr. as his Director General.
22 I AM COMMITTED NOW... R U? REFER A GOOD MAN! SHARE THE PETITION BELOW WITH SOMEONE YOU KNOW!
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26 Contact Dave Hope at [email protected] for tickets Meeting Schedules Stated Meetings January 16th May 15th September 18th Stated Meeting Reminders: Dress in business casual, Dues Cards are February 20th June 19th October 16th required, babysitting is provided, dinner is served at 5:30pm and March 20th July 17th November 20th meetings begin at 7:00pm, along with balloting on all new petitions for April 17th August 14th December 18th (election) memberships. Units & Committees Name Date & Time Location Contact Air Patrol 2nd Mon. Bill Stears 636-279-0888 American Muscle 1st Wed. 6:30pm Unit Room Dave Evans 314-724-8606 Arab Patrol 1st Mon. Drill Practice 4th Mon. Patrick Hensley, PP 314-330-7028 Band Every Wed. Jack Scherrer 314-644-5362 BBQ Smokin’ Nobles 1st Wed. 7:30pm Unit Room Dennis Burkholder 314-570-1904 Chanters 1st Mon. Business Meeting 7:30pm Unit Room Bill Bradford 314-974-3084 Rehearsal every Mon. 7:30pm Clowns 3rd Mon. John Frederick 314-541-4985 DeMolay 3rd Wed. 6:30pm Jeff Kitsmiller, Jr. 314-991-1511 Directors Staff 1st Mon. Fred Zurfluh, IV 314-910-3950 Drum Corps 2nd Mon. David Glenn 314-560-4431 Rehearsals 1st, 3rd, 4th Mon. Gateway 500 2nd Tues. Dave Hope 314-406-0744 Guides Last Friday Wayne Price 314-540-5859 Hospital Reception Comm. 2nd Wednesday 7:00pm Unit Room Jim Gesell 636-352-5146 Legion of Honor 4th Tues. Gale Going 314-703-0548 Motor Patrol 2nd Mon. Steve Lovell 314-898-2372 Mounted Lancers 2nd Wed. Ranch Allen Coggins 314-602-7454 Provost Guard 2nd Mon. 7:00pm John Ledbetter 314-229-5824 Seniors 1st Mon. 3rd Mon. Business Guides Room Ken Zesch 314-610-7452 Sound Unit 2nd Mon. Mike Reese 314-229-3682 Sportsmen Unit 3rd Mon. 6:30pm Sheik’s Club Brett Grimm 314-606-4622 Swing Dance Unit 1st Mon. 6:30pm Bud Waters 314-712-6622 TCAA 4th Wed. 6:00pm Oasis Tim Carlson 314-774-0679 Unique Motors 2nd & 4th Mon. Ken Wright 636-288-1130 YOMO 2nd Wed. Lenny Martin, PP 314-795-6561 Clubs Name Date & Time Location Contact Cape SC 4th Wed. 6:00pm Shriner’s Hall Albert Blumenberg 573-576-7414 5701 Old Cape Road East Jackson, MO 63755 Capital SC 2nd Tues. 6:30pm Capital SC David Lewis 573-338-5537 Daniel Boone SC Last Thurs. 6:30pm JJ’s Restaurant David Larkin 314-734-7718 Ecmo SC 1st Fri. 7:30pm ECMO SC Todd Inserra 573-631-2278 Four Rivers SC 2nd Mon. 7:30pm Gray Summit Tim Hopwood 573-226-3239 Joachim SC 2nd Mon. 7:00pm Shekinah Lodge #256 William Kohout 636-399-4814 Little Dixie SC 4th Wed. L.D. Shrine Park Larry Mitchell 573-721-1288 Mid-Mo SC 2nd Wed. Call for Location Paul Kempke 573-470-3329 Nemo SC 3rd Thurs. 6:00pm Call for Location Jim Day, Jr. 636-297-4953 Ozark SC. 2nd Mon. 411 Springfield Rd. Roger Jarvis 573-368-1356 Owensville, MO Semo SC 1st Fri. 6:30pm Semo SC Paul Rose 573-703-4182 Three Rivers SC 3rd Fri. 6:30pm Three Rivers SC Daniel St. Lawrence 573-772-2085 Tiger SC Last Mon. Tiger SC Billy Neal 573-864-4500 Tri County SC Last Tues. 6:00pm Masonic Lodge - Sikeston Chester Marrow 573-620-5479 Appendant Bodies Name Date & Time Location Contact Daughters of the Nile 1st Wed. Noble Lodge #684 Marie Preble 314-578-1671 Ladies Oriental Shrine 3rd Mon. Noble Lodge #684 Marcia Jacobi 314-541-3393 of North America Temple Club 4th Wed. Oasis Christine Dieckhaus 314-960-6721 27 The Shriners Hospitals for Children Open is looking for volunteers! This is a great opportunity for your clubs, units, and friends to get together to have some fun and do some good! Check out the website for details and make your plans for Las Vegas for this PGA Tour event!
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