May 2021 Page 9 THE ZENOBIA HADJI A Record Of The News, Tidings & Events of the Zenobia Shriners, Whose Members Are A Part Of Shriners “THE WORLD’S GREATEST PHILANTHROPY” International PERRYSBURG, OHIO ZENOBIA SHRINERS May 2021 The Potes Notes ROBERT E. “BOB” SECOY, PP March 6, 1947 – April 14, 2021 FAMILY, Zenobia recently lost another Bob is an Army veteran of the fine Mason and Shriner. Ill. Sir Vietnam era. He also is a past Robert E. “Bob” Secoy was commander of the Charles E. FUN AND called to the celestial lodge on Arnold American Legion Post Wednesday, April 14, 2021. Bob #284, past president of the Bryan served as the 2011 Potentate of Kiwanis Club, past Kiwanis FELLOWSHIP Zenobia. He was born in Athens, Lieutenant Governor and past Ohio, on March 6, 1947. On president Ohio Prosecuting At- We enjoyed the hospitality of both the 5th and 11th District re- September 14, 1969 he married torneys Investigators. Bob spent ceptions last month, and one of the highest compliments for our Sue (Newsom) Secoy. Having 30 years in law enforcement. He Shrine came during a conversation with the Ohio Grand Lodge offi- been wed for 51 years they have had served on the Bryan City cers. We spoke about the personality of each Masonic District and one son, Randy; two grandchil- Council, the originator of “Offi- when we discussed northwest Ohio they mentioned that Zenobia per- dren; one great-grandson, and cer Bob” for Safety Town, and meated the personality of this area. The Grand Lodge loved the way and one great-granddaughter also was a sports official for we are integrated into the blue lodges and how our members are so coming in May of this year. Over Ohio and Michigan High School active in all the various Masonic bodies and activities. I wanted to the years they hosted exchange Athletic Association, NCAA and thank all of our members for supporting their lodges, their districts students from four different semi-pro football. and all the other appendant bodies we are a part of. Without your countries. Bob was appointed into the presence we wouldn’t be the Shrine we are today. One Grand Lodge Bob became a Master Mason Zenobia Shrine line in 2005 by officer even spoke about becoming an endowed member of our in November 1999 at Bryan Illustrious Sir Bryan L. Wag- Shrine because he loves our members and activities. What high Lodge #215. Shortly thereafter goner III, D.C. He in turn ap- praise from these hard working Masons who see our fraternity in all he joined Bryan Council 101, pointed Charles R. Murphy, fashions from Ohio and around the nation and world. Northwest Chapter #45, Bryan P.G.M., in 2011. disease. I want to thank Noble John Fulton, Noble Dick Fries and all the Commandery #74, Super Excel- Bob, who had a strong posi- His funeral service was held Nobles and brothers who attended our Friendship Night. Your atten- lent Master Council 101, Valley tive attitude, fought Leukemia on April 18, 2021 at Sonrise dance is an amazing testament to how we all serve as ambassadors of Toledo AASR, Northwest for eight long years. He was l Church in Ney, Ohio. Well done to the fraternity, and we are all responsible for membership. Speak- Shrine Club, Hillbilly Clan #75 ike the Energizer Bunny, he … good and faithful servant, ing of membership, we are having our ceremonial in just a few days. and Legion of Honor. Bob is a kept bouncing back saying, enter now in to the joy of your It is not too late for a Mason to turn in their petition to become a Past President of Ohio Shrine. I am going to beat this terrible Lord. member for our ceremonial on the 15th at 2:00 p.m. Our Member- ship Director, Noble Steve Hessler, the Dramatic Cast and Director’s RECORDERʼS 15, ceremonial. Our member- day, June 5. Art Joslin will be Staff have a wonderful program planned. It is exciting to see the an- ship chairman has a new twist doing a Tribute Act to Frank tics coming back to our ceremonial, and I know that several of our E for the ceremonial, and your Sinatra, therefore we will have new members are excited for it. P club or unit should contact live entertainment and an open Please don’t forget to pick up your onions and provide them to Noble Hessler and make sure bar. Food, drinks and entertain- O the community for one of our biggest fundraisers. A big thank you you can take advantage of the ment for $35 per person. to Noble Dave Black and Noble Kevin Ridgeway for being our point R new twist. This could help your Please try to attend the stated people on this endeavor. Please thank Illustrious Tuttle, when you T unit or club bring in new mem- meeting on Thursday, May13, at see him as well, for all he provided to the onions for years. bers or, at a minimum, help in- 7:30 p.m. Mask and social dis- June is a big month for our Shrine as well, with the potentate’s form our new members what is tancing is expected. The party on Saturday, June 5; tabloid sales; the Clown golf outing Sat- Hopefully, as I am writing this available. Please bring your pa- Evzones are serving hot dogs. If urday, June 19, and the Strawberry Festival parade in Holland. The article, a farmer in Georgia is rade vehicle or wear your uni- you have a question, call the of- potentate’s party committee has put together an appropriate theme digging up Vidalia onions for form to the ceremonial. Any fice 419-661-9200. Check your this year with a Rat Pack vibe, live music and great drinks. I am sure Zenobia’s fund-raiser. We have questions call your Divan rep. dues card for a 2021 sticker. there are some tables left, so if you want to participate in the revelry, ordered a limited number of 10- The month of May is the time Hope to see you at stated meet- please contact the office or Noble Harder, Weiker or Illustrious Mur- pound bags of onions, so we may to purchase your tickets to the ing and be safe. phy for a reservation. run out. You may need to get Potentate’s Party, which will Yours in the Faith Our clubs and units have been very active lately and we are high- yours early or you may not enjoy take place at Zenobia on Satur- Dick Fries, Recorder lighting the Roadrunners this month and the Clowns in June. A big the great onions. We expect the thank you to the Wise Guys, Pitmasters and Tiffin Hornets for out- onions to be delivered to Zenobia standing representation this year. Please support these units by at- around the first of May. Price is OFFICIAL CALL OF THE POTENTATE: tending a meeting and checking them out. We are so lucky to have $12.00 for a 10-pound bag. such active and innovative units, so please support them. We have several petitions and NOBILITY OF ZENOBIA Continued on page 16 candidates for the Saturday, May –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– MONTHLY STATED MEETING UNDER THE BIG TOP –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– The possibility of a full house fun activities, so check the Zeno- performances. Thursday, May 13 at the circus is looking better bia calendar to stay informed. The first need is for people to Please check before attending and better! Vaccinations are Please be sure to block out your sell tickets prior to the opening reaching everyone, restrictions calendar to help at the circus of the circus. It is not stressful 419-661-9200 at restaurants are getting re- during November 18-21, 2021. and allows you to interact with duced, the NFL is going for The circus has something for wonderful customers. We can at 8048 Broadstone Boulevard “full capacity” in the fall and everyone. There have been many work with your schedule for Perrysburg, OH 43551 our Shrine Circus in November loyal workers for the circus over days and times. The help will be will have people in the seats. It the years, but these individuals needed starting October 18 and Stated Meeting 7:30 p.m. is exciting to anticipate our would welcome some new, addi- training will be provided. Please biggest event. tional co-workers. If asked, say consider this option and contact –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– We have many things going “Yes.” If interested, contact Teri Teri to ask questions or set up ATTEST: RICHARD G. FRIES, RECORDER on at Zenobia, and each of you at 419-661-9200 and give her training. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– is encouraged to participate as your information. Your assis- The circus will happen. Make Zenobia Web site: www.zenobiashriners.com you can. We are taking in new tance is appreciated whether for plans to be a part of this family members and holding some new one performance, one day or all friendly fun event. Page 10 May 2021 at least I hope you have, against flowers bloom and the sun CHAPLAINʼS this plague upon the land. Yet, in shines, you and yours will find Greetings H all these things He who created the blessings of the new day all A us guides our lives through these around you. difficult times. To look around Don’t forget that one of the from the T us and see trees in bloom and greatest blessings is in our gath- nests filled with the sound of ering. Our stated meetings bring Chief Rabban new life is to know that no mat- us together to share the joys of ter what the world may send our life which our Creator affords way the Great Creator moves his us.