A Publication of Shrine Masons. Sept. 2019 - Vol. 119, Issue 9 East-West All Star Game in Baker City Al Kader OASIS From the Potentate’s Desk Published Monthly Al Kader, Shriners International by 2019 Potentate I.S. Todd Weedman 25100 SW Parkway Ave. Wilsonville, OR 97070-9600 A few months back I talked about Phone: (503) 682-4420 “Vivid Visions” and “Audacious Goals,” Fax: (503) 685-5080 the spirit of which are not new ideas Email: [email protected] for Al Kader. This has been evident www.AlKaderShriners.org Subscription Price $8.00 / yr this summer by some exceptional achievements by our Clubs, Units, and Elected Divan Nobles. For example, the recent East- Todd Weedman, Potentate West Football game is composed of Carl Thompson, Chief Rabban many smaller tasks that require dozens Terry Griffith, Assistant Rabban Mark Phillips, High Priest & Prophet of Nobles and their Ladies to labor Carl Robinson,Oriental Guide hundreds of hours to make that event the Gillan Bradley, Treasurer grand success it is. Consider this for a Dick Duer, Recorder moment, the small but mighty Tillamook Appointed Divan Shrine Club sold $10,800 in ads for the Greg O’Neal, 1st Ceremonial Master E/W game program, 66 of those ads Jeremy Ward, 2nd Ceremonial Master were a mere $35 each – That is a lot of Bill Hinkle, Director hustle from the Nobles in God’s Country! Mel DeHut, Marshal Kevan Snyder, Captain of the Guard Furthermore, the Food Caravan’s growth has been sensational and is on Curtis Hanson, Legion of Honor Adjutant track to break through the one million dollar mark this year. In Nashville, Larry Evey, Outer Guard Kenton Wolfe, Chaplain I had a chance to enlighten some Imperial officers about this – you should Zack Blalack, Outer Guard have seen their eyes! It apparently held their attention, because when Dick Crist, Outer Guard speaking with our Imperial Potentate at summer PNSA he indicated Carey Huckaba, Outer Guard it is on his calendar to attend and give acknowledgment of such an Bill Quier, Outer Guard accomplishment, placing the Food Caravan on the International Shrine Jim Loenning, Outer Guard Robert Miltenberger, Outer Guard map. This wouldn’t be the case without the hard work of so many Shrine Clubs thought out the state. Potentate’s Aides Executive Aides I.S. Ard and Carol Pratt One of many other successful efforts is the Shrine Run for a Child in Chief Aides Brian and Jennifer Williams Bend. Born from a casual conversation, it has raised in excess of $130,000 Larry Maine, Marty Bush, Roger Reed and over the previous 6 years and we forecast a bright future given its initial Kristie Bjork, Alicia Moss, Lori Calkins, John and Barbara Wilde, Steve and Paula Levin, trajectory. Nathaniel Pratt, Judy Smith Each of these is fueled by the energy of many nobles who are driven and Temple Unit Staff inspired. But in addition, those men have shared their enthusiasm in such Jay Carey, Director of Units a manner as to gain the support of their communities and thereby taking Ken Hall, Assistant Dir. of Units their efforts to a higher level. Other Appointments Whether it was recent or 65 years ago, we can see success is a product Skip Stanaway, Ambassador at Large of vision, inspiration through action, and achievement by means of Ron Ellenson, Ambassador Gary Scott, Ambassador refinement. We are fortunate to have many Nobles who have the knowledge to make these events so successful. Consider them a resource Emeritus to vet your own ideas, be what they may. Let this be the year your Club or Roy Armentrout, Recorder Unit takes the first step to breathe life into the next “Big Thing!” Kenji Yaguchi, Ambassador Robert Keller, Treasurer On another note, I want to thank everyone who attended the East-West I.S. Dave Johnson, Editor game in Baker City. All the activities were a pleasure to attend because you OASIS were there with us. Having the Concert and Oriental bands play during Potentate I.S. Todd Weedman, Publisher the Saturday luncheon brought back many fond memories of years past Patrick Sheehan, Editor – music, laughter, visiting and sharing tall tales with our brethren is the Art Thompson, Photographer cement that strengthens our bonds. Where would the hospital be without Items must be received by the 10th of the month to [email protected] for Al Kader Shriners – and us without each other? next month’s issue. Advertising Rates on Request 2 Al Kader Oasis - September 2019 Fez Lunch Hopwerks Urban Brewery 2944 SE Powell Blvd., Portland September 27th, 12:00-2:00 pm Notice of Stated Meeting RSVP to [email protected] Monday, October 28, 2019 5:00 p.m. Oasis 6:00 p.m. Dinner 7:00 p.m. Stated Meeting Al Kader Shrine - Shiners International Shrine Center - Wilsonville, Oregon 2019 Dues Card Required. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. by Order of: Potentate I.S. Todd Weedman Attest: Dick Duer, Recorder Chaplain’s Report good public speakers through Lodge and Shrine by Noble Kenton Wolfe activities. Relationships. Humans are social and need What can be more noble that participating in the relationships. What are relationships? They might greatest fraternity supporting the world’s greatest be connections, associations or involvement. We all philanthropy? The Shriners medical system has have relationships such as spouses, ladies, partners, treated over 1 ½ million children and improved their family, and friends. We might think of relations as lives. What a legacy! What a relationship! romantic. However, there are other types – and a As I attend and participate in Lodge and Shrine need for these relationships as well. activities I observe many great relationships Many people might have a need for a fraternal not seen elsewhere. There is something about relationship. Shrine/Masons experience participating in Lodge degree work, participating in relationships that they might not experience parades with a Shrine Unit, and working at Lodge elsewhere. They can find a need to be part of and Shrine activities that can form quite a bond of something bigger and greater than the individual. something greater than friendships. They can help be part of making and experiencing Attend your Lodge and Al Kader Shrine activities, good men becoming better men. They might bring someone with you and see what relationships experience good men becoming great leaders. They you develop than can enrich your life and that of might experience many activities they enjoy. others. I have observed good men become better men I also need to mention that it also can be fun as well! through Lodge and Shrine activities. They can experience leadership opportunities. They can work “Surround yourself with people who make you a better with others of like minds toward a common goal. person.” - Author unknown I have seen men who had difficulty standing before a group unable to introduce themselves become Al Kader Oasis - September 2019 3 Tualatin Valley Shrine Club enough to be here to celebrate. by Noble Herb Richardson Any questions – please contact Past Queen Paulette Schlee at [email protected] or It is hard to believe that it is September already me [email protected], or visit www. and the summer time fun, parades, picnics, and nydiatemple.com. time at the beach are memories for many. Never- the-less it is time to put away the toys of summer and get back to business. Oh, and let us not forget Oriental Band to mind those school speed zones once more. by Noble Kevan Snyder Thanks to all who came out to our annual picnic The Dallas parade (Saturday, July 20th) was a great in August. President Bill and his staff put together event with Noble Mel Hervey and his Lady Kathy, some fine picnic offerings and I don’t think anyone hosting a social time and lunch before and after the left hungry. Many thanks also to the Al Kader parade. Noble Mel won ‘Best Band Director’ at the Oriental Band for joining in the fun and providing OB competition at the Shrine Imperial Session in the entertainment. Not to be forgotten are many Nashville earlier in July and he is an excellent host thanks to the ladies for bringing those cookies and as well. desserts. The Oriental Band enjoyed good fellowship and I really don’t have much else to report on this food on Tuesday, July 30th, at Famous Dave’s in month so I’ll just say that our next business Tualatin. meeting and dinner will be at the Peppermill The Black Camel visited the OB, when Noble Restaurant on Wednesday, September 18th at 6:00 Phil Strothers wife Robbie passed away July 31, pm. Come early for some social time before the 2019 and again when our Noble Brother Jim Lang meeting starts. And don’t forget to bring those passed. Please keep them (and Lady Katherine) in bottles and cans for our fund drive. If anything your thoughts and prayers. changes between now and then I’ll let you know by mail, email or phone call. The Baker City, Shrine East/West Football Game and Parade, was an amazing event and well My email address is [email protected] attended. Thursday August 1st, we dined at The and my home phone is 503-691-6711 El Erradero restaurant and they had room for our entire group. We had a great time. Friday was golf Have a safe Labor Day. in the morning, followed by lunch at The Main Event Bar. As usual we filled the back of the dining Nydia Temple No. 4 area and everyone had a good time.