May - Medinah Shriners

Vol. 1, No. 3 May - June 2011
MEDINAH SHRINER
A Publication of the Medinah Shrine, A.A.O.N.M.S.
Inside this issue:
The Potentate’s Perspective
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100 Million Dollar Club
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Shrine Club Membership Requirements
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Hospital Open House
14 - 15
Temple Communications
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The Potentate’s Golf Outing
18 - 19
The Roundy Jewel Award
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Clown Unit Unveils New Parade Bus
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Black Camel Report
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News of Units and Committees
24 - 28
Stated Meeting Notice
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Shrine Club Activities
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Ladies Fashion Show Review
10 - 11
Coming Events
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Do you remember that special person who made a difference in your
life? The person who took the time
to ask your name, introduce you
around or show you the ropes? If
we’re lucky, we have one person in
our lives who made a positive impact personally or professionally.
MEDINAH SHRINERS
Aleikum es Selamu
A non-profit corporation operating under
the auspices of the Imperial Council,
A.A.O.N.M.S., an Iowa Corporation
ELECTED OFFICERS 2011
Potentate
Chief Rabban
Assistant Rabban
High Priest & Prophet
Oriental Guide
Treasurer
Recorder
Paul D. Barber
Steven A. Schenk
Donald R. Marquardt
Frederick J. Martin
R. Michael Keltner
James B. Stoner, P.P.
Scott W. Sonnenberg
REPRESENTATIVES TO THE
IMPERIAL COUNCIL, AAONMS, 2011
Potentate
Paul D. Barber
Chief Rabban
Steven A. Schenk
Assistant Rabban
Donald R. Marquardt
Representative
Robert O. Kuehn, P.P.
Representative Ad Vitam
Lewis K. Molnar
Representative Ad Vitam Charles G. Cumpstone, Jr.
APPOINTMENTS FOR 2011
Captain of the Guard
Outer Guard
Ceremonial Coordinator
1st Ceremonial Master
2nd Ceremonial Master
Director of Parade Units
Parade Marshall
Director of Committees
Director of Shrine Clubs
MEDINAH SHRINER
Chief Editor
Chief Photographer I
Chief Photographer II
Design & Layout
Divan Liaison
Printing Services
Craig C. Stimpert
Lyle M. Johannsen
LeRoy C. Baumann
Dwaine A. Churma
David Miley
LeRoy C. Baumann
Ronald Culen
Joseph W. Smiesko
Calvin Tazelaar
James E. Burke
R. Patrick Moore
Jeffrey Klawitter
James E. Burke
Scott W. Sonnenberg
Viking Printing
PURPOSE
Medinah Shrine was established in 1883 to provide a
social and entertaining Oasis in the Desert of Chicago. The Shrine is a fraternity based on the Masonic Beliefs of the Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of Man. Medinah was founded to further
promote the tenets of Freemasonry, brotherly love,
relief and truth. Remembering our creed – Faith,
Hope and Charity –the greatest of these being Charity – we founded our own Charity, the Shriner’s Hospitals for Children. Nobles, support your Fraternity
and your Charity.
SUBSCRIPTIONS
Subscriptions are included in member dues.
Cost to purchase a subscription is $15.00 per year.
Contact the Recorder’s office if you wish to purchase
subscriptions for family members.
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Being a Virtual Mentor is your opportunity to make the same difference in the life of a man on his way
to becoming a Master Mason and Shriner. All it takes is willingness, enthusiasm and time.
As a Virtual Mentor, you will be paired with a Candidate with similar interests in your area. Communicating by phone, e-mail or in person, you’ll have
the opportunity to share your knowledge and enthusiasm about Masonry
and about being a Shriner. You’ll answer questions or concerns, help find
the right Lodge best suited to the Candidate’s interests, and help him with
his journey to becoming a Shriner. You will also have the opportunity to
make a new friend.
To learn more about this program please go to
www.ShrinersVillage.com
FROM THE EDITOR....
I hope you enjoy our new publication.
The “Medinah Shriner” is intended as a way to convey information to all of
our members about what is happening at our Temple. We will publish news
about events that have occurred as well as keep you up to date on those
events that will be coming up in the next two months to follow.
Please remember that this publication is for you the Nobility and any and all
articles that you feel may benefit our members will be accepted and reviewed
for inclusion in an upcoming issue.
Send articles to:
[email protected]
Thank you to all who submitted articles for this issue.
MEDINAH SHRINER MAGAZINE IS NOW ONLINE!
As a convenience to our members all issues of our magazine will now be
available online on our Web site www.medinah.org.
The most current issue will be included two weeks after printing and mailing
to our membership.
ON THE COVER....
MEDINAH SHRINE CENTER, A.A.O.N.M.S.
550 N. Shriners Drive
Addison, IL 60601
Tel: 630-889-1400 Fax: 630-705-9907
www.medinah.org www.shrinershq.org
Shriners Hospitals for Children - Chicago celebrated 85 years of service with
an Open House on Sunday, June 5th.
Volume 1, Number 3
May - June 2011
Hospital Open House photos provided by Reginald Van Johnson.
A review and photos of the day can be found on pages 14 and 15.
Medinah Shriner
The Potentate’s Perspective
What is a Shrine Convention?
To answer that question, let’s start with the stereotype. It’s a bunch of “wild and
crazy guys” who gather in one particular city, once a year, to have the very best
time they can. And that it is. But wait, there is more, in fact a lot more. There is
even more of the fun part! There are one or two parades featuring all of the ingenuity of the nobles from all 191 shrine centers. Medinah has some very unique parade units, but so do all the others. A spectator at an Imperial parade can be sure to see something he has never seen before. And then there are
the competitions. This year the Medinah Patrol and Motor Corps will be competing with the very best from the other
Shrines. Both of those units have done exceptionally well in competition. They put their whole heart into the effort
and I, as the Potentate, pop my buttons whenever they perform. Of course I will be rooting for them to bring home
the prizes, but regardless of the outcome, I will be so proud of them for making the effort. But even with the stress of
competition, that’s not all. It’s not just a big party. There is some business to attend to.
There are two corporations that have business sessions at the convention; the fraternal corp. and the hospital corp..
The meetings are conducted concurrently, but the representatives may only vote on the issues for which they have
been elected. Medinah has 4 elected representatives and 2 Ad Vitam who vote on both corporations and several
hospital only representatives who have formerly been elected representatives and have not missed a convention
session since. All elected representatives of the fraternal corporation are appointed voting members of the hospital
corporation.
Here are some of the fraternal issues up for consideration at the Denver Convention. Several amendments to the
bylaws are proposed to give Past Potentates and other long serving delegates additional voting power. If passed,
they would increase the number of nobles eligible to vote on future proposals. There are other proposals including
adjustments to include the temples created in other countries, to allow families of Shriners to participate in parades
and to change the initiation fee. There are several proposals to adjust jurisdictional regulations amongst various
temples, but none affecting Medinah. In my opinion, the outcome of the vote on any or all of these proposals will
have little impact on the day to day operation of Medinah Temple.
In the hospital corporation things are much different. If you have not heard, at present we are spending about $20
million a month of the principal in our endowment fund. This is clearly unsustainable. Following the directives voted
on at the last convention, the hospitals are pursuing collection of reimbursement for services from insurance companies where the patients have coverage. Unfortunately, some of the biggest insurers argue that their contract with the
families require that the provider (Shriners Hospitals) ask for deductibles and/or co-pays. There are some different
proposals on how we should proceed, but believe me, this is a BIG deal. There are also some proposals to increase
the number of hospital representatives by adding members of the local Board of Governors. This would increase the
number of voting hospital representatives by several hundred.
I have tried to present this information in an impartial manner. I will also try to inform you of the outcomes in the
same way. If I appear to have a bias, I apologize. I will however, along with all of our other representatives, vote the
way I believe is in the best interests of our fraternity and our hospitals. I think I speak for all of our representatives in
saying that we accept the responsibility of trying to do the best for our beloved fraternity and hospitals.
May God grant us the wisdom and strength to do the right thing. There is much more to a Shrine Convention than
just a party.
Paul D. Barber, Potentate
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TEMPLE COMMUNICATIONS
Recorder’s Message
Parade Reminders
Shriners love being in parades and spectators love seeing Shriner parades. Those two things have gone hand in hand since the
first Shriner parade. The thing we Shriners have to remember is that with a parade comes responsibility and liability. The responsibility you have as a parading Medinah Shriner is to follow some simple rules. Yes, simple rules! Such as; You should do nothing
before, during or after a parade that would endanger anyone. No touching of spectators while parading and you do not throw
things at them. No motorized vehicles shall engage their sirens, flashing lights or colored lights. No alcoholic beverages before or
during parades. Only Shriners are permitted to parade with Medinah. The Parade Marshal is in total control of the parade. Not too
many rules, right? Well, just remember to practice good Shrine etiquette and you should be just fine. Remember, when in public,
you represent nobles everywhere. If you follow the rules, our liability and yours is minimized. Medinah has parade insurance to
protect the Temple assets as well as the parading nobles. Your Board of Directors reviews the Temple insurance coverage annually and I recommend you review your personal insurance regularly as well. By following simple rules and acting as a responsible
noble, a parade can be enjoyed by everyone. Have a fun and safe parade season.
Scott W. Sonnenberg
Recorder
From Your Press Corp
On the menu, located on the left side of the Medinah.org Web site, when you click: “Photos and Videos” and then “Medinah
Online Photo Store” you are taken to our photo site. There are literally hundreds of photos to view and order.
Click on any event you wish to view and scroll through the photos. When you find one you wish to purchase, click on the small
box below and to the left. Double clicking the photo allows you to edit the photo. Then simply click “Add to Cart”. You will see
many options such as size and items that may be used as keepsakes and gifts.
Go enjoy our many events but we warn you that you may spend quite some time here.
Should you have any questions, I am listed in the Medinah Calendar book and will try to help and answer questions.
Pat Moore
Chief Photographer
YOU CAN HELP A FELLOW NOBLE WHO IS IN NEED
Donate to The Sunshine Fund
The Sunshine Fund helps those Fellow Nobles who, during these economic times, are unable to maintain
their dues payments but wish to remain active members. To make your donation go to the Medinah
Web site and click on the MAKE A DONATION link.. You may choose whatever amount that you’d like to donate.
Support Your Blue Lodge
Not all Masons are Shriners,
but all Shriners are Masons.
Remember to support your Blue Lodge.
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The Roundy Jewel Award
This award was named after Frank C. Roundy
who was the tenth Potentate of Medinah and
became the first Past Potentate of Medinah to
become an Imperial Potentate.
The Roundy Jewel Award is given to Nobles for
achieving a certain number of points associated
with recruiting new members and/or restoring former members.
You most likely have seen your fellow Nobles wearing a red, green
and yellow ribbon with a jewel hanging from it at certain Medinah
events...that is The Roundy Jewel.
You can obtain one also
The Board has voted on and approved several dates for Special
Obligations only. There is also the Fall Ceremonial in November
so you still have time to acquire your points.
The requirements are listed below, and a copy of the petition is on
the opposite page, so start acquiring your Roundy points now.
Points required for each Roundy Level
Basic Roundy Jewel
Red Bar added
Yellow Bar added
Emerald Star added
Gemstone added
500 pts
750 pts
1,000 pts
1,500 pts
each additional 1,000 pts
Acquiring Points
Candidates – 1st line signer 50 points, 2nd line signer 25 points
(new Nobles only; and as a member of Medinah upon initiation)
Affiliation – 1st line signer 25 points, 2nd line signer 25 points
(demits from his original Shrine and joins Medinah)
Restoration - 1st line signer 25 points, 2nd line signer 25 points
(return to member in good standing from a demit or suspension)
Associate - 1st line signer 15 points, 2nd line signer 10 points
(retains membership with his original shrine aka dual member)
Roundy Jewels are awarded annually at the ‘Roundy Brunch’ and is by invitation only to those
Nobles who already possess a Roundy, or those who are newly qualified to receive the award.
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STATED MEETING NOTICE
NOBLES VISITED
BY THE BLACK CAMEL
April 22 to June 22, 2011
Thomas K. Mooncotch
Mario J. Arroyo
James S. Sleith
George J. Vandon
Donald T. Anderson
John Herman Binder
Michael L. Swinford
James F. Snyder
William Donald Goodman
William Earl Costello, Sr.
Matthew J. Cusack
Roy F. Chesterfield
Vernon F. La Chappelle
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT A JOINT STATED MEETING
OF MEDINAH SHRINERS, A.A.O.N.M.S. AND CHICAGO MEDINAH
TEMPLE ASSOCIATION WILL BE HELD AT 7:30 P.M. ON MONDAY,
SEPTEMBER 26, 2011 AT MEDINAH SHRINE CENTER,
550 N.SHRINERS DRIVE, ADDISON, ILLINOIS.
THE BUSINESS TO BE CONDUCTED AT THIS MEETING WILL INCLUDE
THE USUAL AND CUSTOMARY DEALINGS OF THE TEMPLE.
PLEASE PLAN TO ATTEND. WEAR YOUR FEZ
AND BRING YOUR 2011 DUES CARD.
THIS MEETING IS STAG
ATTEST:
SCOTT W. SONNENBERG, RECORDER
Paul D. Barber
ILLUSTRIOUS POTENTATE
Special Meetings to Create New Nobles
My goal is to create as many new Nobles who would like to join Medinah for the year 2011 so, I am going to read the
following statement and give you the dates for our SPECIAL MEETINGS.
Pursuant to the latest Medinah Shriners Bylaws and Section 342.3 of the Imperial Bylaws:
Medinah Shriners may hold Special Meetings solely for voting on and the creation of New Nobles on the following
dates:
7/19
8/09
9/13
9/26
Medinah Board Meeting
Medinah Board Meeting
Medinah Board Meeting
Medinah Stated Meeting
Please notify the Recorder's office if you wish to attend one of these meetings.
Paul D. Barber
Potentate
MEDINAH RED FEZ SHOPPE
Open during Medinah Office hours too!
Operated by the Red Fez Committee
A SERVICE OF MEDINAH FOR ITS MEMBERS
All of your Shrine, Masonic and Rites needs in one location.
We will work with your Lodge, Club, Unit or Committee
Hats - Shirts - Ties - Jewelry - Gift items - and much, much more.
Contact Sam Spector at [email protected] or stop in and ask the office staff.
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One of Medinah’s happiest and successful fund raisers celebrated its 36th year on May 14, 2011, the Medinah Ladies Luncheon and Fashion Show. This year’s theme was “Favorite Things”. It was a sunny but
cold day and once again the women of Medinah and greater Chicago land came out to enjoy friendship, food,
great fashions and the thrill of winning wonderful prizes, all to benefit Shriners Hospital for Children, Chicago
Unit. The funds raised this year are to be used for research and care needed to help children with spina bifida. Over 900 women filled the lobby and ballroom of Drury Lane, Oak Brook Terrace, and hoped it would
be their “Lucky Day”. They had a chance of winning some of the one hundred raffle prizes, $250 money hats
or instant money by buying a pot of herbs with possible hidden cash. The Grand Prize was a luxurious seven
day cruise vacation for two to the Caribbean or Mexico, including air fare on Southwest Airlines. There were
many very happy winners of prizes.
Tracy Tarantio and her company ZZAZZ Productions showed us some fabulous fashions from top retail
stores and featured Chicago designers. The show was complete with two of my “favorite things”, dogs, a
beautiful Standard Poodle, Eli, and the adorable tiny Lily, a Yorkie, who captured everyone’s heart. Music,
another favorite thing, was also a wonderful part of the show and featured singer and model Anthony Rago
who added his singing and sexy self to the women’s enjoyment. Tracy’s dozen or so models covered a variety of sizes and ages. During the final section of formal gowns the models were escorted down the runway
by our own Medinah Divan, ending the show with an exciting and satisfying array of fashions and glamour.
My heartfelt thanks goes out to all of the committee chairs and their members, Medinah office personnel, and
all the Medinah Shrine Ladies and their families who donated their time and gifts to make “Favorite Things” a
success. Be sure to join us next year for “The Wonderful World of Fashion” on May 12, 2012, again at Drury
Lane, Oak Brook Terrace. With your help our Hospitals can continue their work to help our Shrine Children.
Peggy Barber
Medinah First Lady 2011
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100 Million Dollar Club &
Royal Order of the Rose
100 Million Dollar Club
The achievement of raising $100,000,000 will assure
maintenance of the “world’s greatest philanthropy”, and continue
on a permanent basis the work of the 22 Shriners Hospitals for
Children® in treating and restoring youngsters with orthopedic
problems and burn injuries to a normal, useful life. You can be
an important member of the 100 Million Dollar Club by sending
your check for $100 (or stating that you have provision in your will
giving at least $100) payable to the Shriners Hospitals for Children®,
to the Recorder’s Office at Medinah Shrine Center.
Nobles who make a contribution may also purchase a $100 Million
fez tassel pin, for a fee of $15.00, at the Medinah Office.
Royal Order of the Rose
In addition, when a Noble contributes $100 or more to the
Million Dollar Club in the name of a Lady, the Noble not only receives a 100 Million Dollar Club Certificate, the Lady will also receive a Royal Order of the Rose Certificate, as well as a rose pin to
wear at all Shrine Functions to commemorate her induction into the
“Royal Order of the Rose”. The donation can be designated on
behalf of, or in memory of, your wife, mother, sister, daughter,
granddaughter, grandmother, aunt, or any other special lady in
your life. So Nobles, honor your ladies by changing the lives of the
children in our care.
100 Million Dollar Club Donors April 22, 2011 to June 22, 2011
In Honor of Gus & Helen Zakos
James Zakos
In Memory of Carol Dahl
Sherman Fisher
In Honor of Vanessa Gronke
Brad Gronke
In Memory of Robert Burrow
Ronald P. Smith
In Honor of Felicia Rose Emigh
Richard P. Groves
In Memory of Earl Markhart
Ronald P. Smith
Richard U. Tejan
Royal Order of the Rose
Vanessa Gronke
Helen Zakos
Felicia Rose Emigh
Dorthe Hechler
Scott W. Sonnenberg, Recorder
Medinah Shrine Center
550 N. Shriners Drive
Addison, IL 60101
My Pledge
I want to be a member of the “100 Million
Dollar Club” and a benefactor of the Shriners
Hospitals for Children®.
Signed …………………………………………………
I have enclosed my check for $100 payable to the Shriners Hospital for Children®.
I have enclosed a copy of my will (or have added a codicil to my present will)
giving at least $100 to the Shriners Hospital for Children®.
If in honor or memory of a specific person, or with other special intent,
please so indicate in the area below:
Name ……………………………………………………………………………………..
Address ………………………………………………………………………………….
City ………………………………………………………. State ………. Zip ………..
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Remember, this is the reason why we became Shriners
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THE POTENTATE'S GOLF OUTING
Our own Illustrious Paul D. Barber had his golf outing on the 17th of June in
beautiful Darien IL, at the Carriage Greens Golf Course. It was a beautiful
day for golf with the two (2) words that golfers love to hear echoing through
out the day: NO RAIN!
The outing was attended by 72 golfers, both men and women with the “Best
Shot” format used for play. Since the notoriety of this annual outing has
spread we even had 4 Nobles from Orak participate. Doug Hepp, Terrible
Terry Kleban, Bill Gullikson and Big John Skrundz made the trek into IL.
Terrible Terry said everything was going fine until they had to show their
Passport’s at the IL Border.
Cal Tazelaar and John Boszko were instrumental in signing all golfers in and directing them to dogs, brats and
camel’s milk. These Nobles also did a fantastic job bringing bottles of ice cold water to those hot golfers on the
course and setting up the golf prizes on the prize table as well. Thanks guys!!
Prizes were awarded for low gross scores for both mixed and men only foursomes. The mixed foursome of Sue
Sycks, Randy Sycks, Teri Evans and Ryan Sycks won with a score of 73. The all male foursome of: John Dismang,
James Dismang, Sam Rizzo and Kyle Slechta won with a gross score of 64. Each group was the recipient of a 600
Club Ticket and a chance to win $50,000.00 for their hard work and strong play. The longest putt honors on the 9th
green went to PP Jerry Wilson whose mile long putt would certainly put Tiger Woods at awe! Jerry will be celebrating at Medinah’s Oasis with his prize. A big thank you goes out to Jim Brotts who was the official scorer for this
event.
One of the high-lights of the afternoon was the putting contest held on the practice green next to the 18th hole. The
object of the contest was to putt your ball closest to the hole to win a cash prize. Shari Fey and Kristen Holzkopf
spent hours on the practice green monitoring this activity insuring that all golfers entered. The word was that some
of the contestants were hesitant at first but when the girls smiled and told them that the proceeds would benefit the
children at our hospital all were willing to try their skill. The golfer who was closest to the designated hole was Bob
Popovich who won $100.00 for his putting skills. In fact, Bob was not only close to the hole he sank the putt!! However, the real winner in this event was our First Lady Peggy Barber. Between the split the pot raffle and the putting
contest over $700.00 was raised for her project at Shriners Hospital. This was a Fun Event and it is gratifying to
know that all participants were so generous.
Cameraman and Chief Aide Bill Morgan was driving around the course taking pictures of all participants. Now if you
don’t see your picture accompanying this article you know who to blame! Bill was doing double duty. He was not
only taking pictures for the Medinah Review but he was also passing out doctor’s excuses to those that were supposed to be at work. It was signed Capt. Morgan so I am sure it is official.
A special Thank You goes out to Kevin Acker of West Suburban Bank, Barrington who donated golf balls and Ken
Mercury of State Farm Insurance Agency, Chicago who donated golf towels. Additionally, Guy Trnka of Laurel BMW
was very generous in donating prizes as well. These gentlemen helped make the outing a success.
Lastly, we cannot forget the time and energy spent by Debbie Evans Prize Chairwoman, working to insure that the
whole outing went smoothly and we had quality prizes. She must be married to some lucky guy.
Thank you for coming and I hope to see everyone along with John Daily at the Al Daily Memorial Golf Outing on August 8th benefiting the Shriners Hospital for Children.
Lance M. Evans
Golf Outing Chairman
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MEDINAH CLOWN UNIT HAS A NEW BUS
The Clowns unveiled their new parade bus
on June 15th at the Medinah Shrine Center.
Here are some pictures of their vehicle.
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MY OLD RED FEZ
My old red Fez has faded a bit;
But that hasn’t dimmed my love for it;
For into that bit of old head gear
are woven the friendships of many a year.
It knows the touch of a friendly hand,
and symbolizes….you’ll understand….
all things I found both good and fine
in my happy days with the mystic Shrine.
My old red Fez has faded a bit;
But I’m still mighty proud of it;
Proud of all for which it stands, the loyal hearts, the willing hands;
Ready always to do their best and meet with courage every test;
Proud of the memories that are mine of Noble Friends of the Mystic Shrine.
My old red Fez has faded a bit;
and some day I’ll take leave of it,
But not without a friendly smile,
for it has been mine for a long long while.
So here’s to the red Fez and all those who have worn it;
May love and loyalty ever adorn it.
May the sun of good fellowship eternally shine in the hearts of the men of the mystic Shrine.
Author unknown
SHRINER WORD SEARCH
E D O F F V X S M D J U L P H
N C U E P L A E B W N A A O I
Try to find all twelve hidden words shown below.
S R M E L D D J Y U T O I T N
Words can be up, down, diagonal and backward.
U N I T S I M X N O L M N E A
S R E D N A L H G I H C O N V
T J C A S C R O F T Q S M T I
X S H I B Z U L E C J H E A D
CEREMONIAL
CLOWNS
CLUBS
COMMITTEES
DIVAN
DUES
FEZ
HIGHLANDERS
MEDINAH
OASIS
POTENTATE
UNITS
C Q S I X Y I Z Z D Y M R T J
Q A C O M M I T T E E S E E U
O G C S N W O L C H F A C F A
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News
of Units and Committees
BRASS BAND
The Medinah Brass Band is keeping busy with all the Medinah functions such as Parades, Hospital Day, etc. We hope to have a
good showing at the Convention in Denver.
We have been rehearsing some new music on the first and third Tuesdays of the month. It helps us keep up on our sight-reading
abilities. We also have been playing some new and various marches during the Parades. We would also like to mention that the
Smith family has been working on the trailer that we use at the parades. They are doing a great job of renovating and keeping it
clean and shiny. We appreciate it.
At present we are rehearsing tunes for our Brass Band O.V. on Sunday, July 24 in the afternoon where we will be presenting a
free out-doors concert at Medinah. After the concert we will have 3-4 bands playing inside for your listening and dancing enjoyment. They will be different venues such as Jimmy and the Bavarians (German) Synful Saints (Dixieland) Doc Watson Blues
Band, Chuck Masny and Friends, and a few other surprises. Hot dogs and other foods will be available as will be drinks at bargain prices. We hope you all can attend. We are asking our Chaplain to provide great weather. Hope to see you all there.
P.S We would like to see some of our new Medinah Nobles that were or are musicians come and visit our rehearsals. See or call
Roy Hanson or Frank Katzbeck or Chuck Masny for more info.
Frank Katzbeck , Assistant Director
CLOWNS
Hello Fellow Nobles and Ladies
It was a busy spring. The Medinah Clowns did two St. Patrick Day parades and the Lombard Lilac Parade, and the Libertyville
Parade. The entire Unit was especially excited to entertain at Hospital Day once again on June 5, 2011. We once again put tattoos on kids and made everyone smile. Hot Dog spent weeks talking about the thrill of parading around our beloved Hospital
once again.
On July 15, 2011, we welcomed Medinah Clown One, our new parade vehicle. The entire Unit and members of the Divan welcomed it in style with a pizza party. We just used it in the Libertyville Parade, and we are looking forward to introducing it to all of
Medinah at the Geneva Parade.
Our summer parade season will be pretty filled up once again. We have 9 parades over the fourth of July weekend. This is all on
top of our regular hospital visits.
The Unit is under way with preparations for this year's OV on October 15, 2011 at Medinah. Fliers are out and available at medinah.org. This Year's theme is Medinah's Got Talent. We are looking for those who wish to perform. Please let us know if you
are interested as soon as possible. Information is on the flier, or you can contact our Unit Director, Joe "Judgie" Consolo. Cash
prizes will be awarded to the three top acts as voted by our three Celebrity Judges and those in attendance. Seeing our version of
Simon Cowell is worth the ticket price. More importantly we will be honoring our Potentate Paul Barber and his Lady Peggy. As is
Clown Unit tradition, Paul will be dressed as a clown, and made an honorary member of the Clown Unit. There may even be a
cream pie involved. The Unit already has a great clown costume in production for Paul. Hope to see all of you there.
Keep on smiling and laughing. Hope to entertain you at a parade or event real soon.
Joe "Judgie"
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News
of Units and Committees
DEMOLAY COMMITTEE
Illinois DeMolay was selected to host the Heartland Ritual Tournament and is very appreciative of the support shown by the Medinah Shrine Center and Potentate Paul Barber.
Young men from Illinois, Ohio, Indiana and Michigan who were judged best at the state level in a particular ceremony, gathered to
compete in the presentation of the ritual and public ceremonies of the order to be selected as the best in the region. The winner
or team judged best received medals for all winners and trophies for the team events. There were 84 recipients of recognition this
year in 28 events.
Thanks and appreciation are also extended to the members of Frank S. Land Preceptor of the Legion of Honor for providing
judges. To Cyrille Girouard and the catering staff for providing assistance with meals and set up.
The young men are looking forward to returning.
Lee Bradley, Chairman
GREETERS COMMITTEE
History of the Greeters Committee
Written by Charles Ferre Submitted by Robert Beebe
The Greeters Committee was originated in 1944.
The Committee has changed over the years. It merged with the Hospitality Committee then separated.
In 1961 Noble Sellman C. Schulz started the Greeters Committee as the Chairman.
In 1962 it was known as the Greeter Hospitality Committee. The Chairman was Noble Walter Teising.
In 1963 it was known as the Hospitality and Greeters Committee. It’s Chairman was Noble Tom Roberts who became Potentate
in 1972.
In 1966 Noble Stafford Light became Chairman of Hospitality and Greeters Committee.
In 1967, when Noble G. William Sullivan became Potentate, Noble Arnold Sund asked to start up the Greeters Committee as a
separate committee. Potentate Sullivan gave his consent and Noble Sund became the first Chairman and the first Vice-Chairman
was Noble John A. Chapin who committed suicide and was replaced by Noble Al Hulben who soon quit his position and Noble
Charles Ferre replaced him.
Noble Sund set up the rules which were approved by the Potentate.
The rules were:
That the officers would be Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer.
Only 35 Nobles could be on the committee.
Must greet all Nobility at the entrance of the Mosque during all ceremonials, and shall receive from each Noble the password and
check their dues cards.
Must work the Circus and any other request of the Potentate.
At the Imperial Sessions the Greeters will work the registration desk and also distribute gifts.
During the 1968 Imperial Sessions in Chicago the Greeters were required to go to the airport and different motels to pick up visiting Nobles and bring them to the loop for their meetings. Cars were furnished to the committee for this purpose.
Noble Charles Ferre became Chairman of the Greeters and served in this position from 1973 to 1979.
F. Y. I. - The 2012 Greeter Calendars will be available November 5, 2011
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HOSPITAL USHERS COMMITTEE
Hey – Summer is here in full force. That means winter is over and you can’t use the bad weather as an excuse for not being present for your Hospital Ushering and also for not participating in Shrine functions. Come out – see what is going on – who knows
you might enjoy yourself.
Hospital Day – Open House – June 5th, 2011 has come and gone. This year was the 85th Anniversary of the Chicago Shriners
Hospital for Children. The Chicago Hospital was the tenth hospital to be built in the system March 1926. The first was Shreveport, LA September 1922, and the last one was Sacramento, CA April 1997.
We couldn’t have asked for better weather. Yes, it was a little on the humid side but there was bright sunshine for the afternoon.
735 guests toured the hospital. Staff members, including some of the doctors were stationed in various locations to explain what
was done in that area, why and how. The surgical area, central sterile supply, an operating room were also open. There were
forty five Ushers, both Medinah and Orak and we proudly marched in the “World’s Shortest Parade”. When our Committee was
announced and it was mentioned that we handled the tour, we got a large round of applause.
So far in 2011 the Ushers have been busy – and have again turned in some impressive numbers for the first four and one half
months:
Number of regular tours of 10 guests or less – 20
Number of visitors on regular tours – 61
Number of Ushers available for regular tours – 26
Number or special tours of 10 guests or more – 25
Number of visitors on special tours – 284
Number of Ushers for special tours – 30
Number of Ushers on duty for this reporting period -361
Total hours on duty – 1264
Total hours conducting tours – 45
In the coming months we will be hosting the Illinois Shrine Bowl football players. These young men are recent high school graduates and have been nominated by their coaches to be part of the Shrine Bowl team. They will tour the hospital, have lunch, interact with some of the patients, and try their hand at some wheel-chair basketball
Each of the new Nobles who indicated an interest in the Hospital Ushers on the back of their membership petition have been contacted in the hope that they will join the Ushers Committee. So far three have joined.
The Ushers Committee, the largest committee in Medinah is made up of dedicated Nobles committed to lending a hand, helping
out at the hospital. Yes, each and every one of you are welcome to come visit and see what the Ushers do – the work isn’t hard
– some don’t even call it work. Come see for yourself – you might enjoy yourself.
Until we see you in the next issue –
Yours In The Faith –
Robert Gillfillan
Director / Scribe
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
The dog days of summer are upon us, when our thoughts turn to barbecue, cold beer and a lazy afternoon in the back yard. Many
of our lodges go dark during these hot days, so what are we as upright Masons to do to keep ourselves busy? Time to make contact with lost Shriner friends. What better way to spend an afternoon, calling old friends. Lost touch with that Shriner buddy of
yours? Haven’t seen him around Medinah recently, wonder where he’s been? This is the time of year to pick-up the phone, hit
Facebook, send an email or a text and see what he’s been up to. Our fraternity is built on fellowship and the friendships we have
built with other nobles. But sometimes we let things slide, we forget to return that call, don’t cross the room to talk to an old friend
at a party and just slowly lose touch. It happens all the time. The next thing we know, we’re thinking “what happened to Joe or
Tom or Frank?” Pick up the phone and call that old Shriner buddy. I’ll bet he’d like to meet you at the Oasis for dinner or a beer
or join you for a Medinah activity.
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News
of Units and Committees
The hot days of summer are also a great time to get back to your club or unit. It may have been awhile since you went to a meeting or dinner. You may feel out of it and not involved anymore. Think the nobles in your group might not give you a warm welcome back? Balderdash! What defines us as Shriners? Along with our support of the world’s greatest philanthropy, it is our
hearty hospitable good fellowship. We’re always welcoming old friends and warmly greet prospects and new members. Get up,
and get back to your unit or club or check out a new one and start enjoying that fellowship you enjoyed for so many years. Medinah’s units and clubs are very active during the summer with golf outings, picnics, parties, parading, days at the track and many
other activities. It’s a great time to get back in touch.
As long as we’re talking about keeping in contact; how do you know what the various committees, units and clubs are doing?
First, check the Medinah Web site: www.medinah.org. There is a master calendar of Medinah activities. Check the communications section to see if your unit or club has a current newsletter. Go to the leadership section and send an email to the president
of the unit or club. If that doesn’t get you up to date on what’s going on, call or email me. I’ll be glad to help you out, it’s my job:
[email protected] , 847-501-5221.
Mark Donnell, Chairman
MOTOR CORPS
The Motor Corps is proud to have two newly elected full members, Patrick Temesvary and his Lady Julia and Kevin Peto and his
Lady Lynn.
We had a great time at Hospital Day on June 5, 2011.
While our newly elected full member Patrick Temesvary and his family were busy selling “My Father is a Shriner” shirts, his son
Brandon was presenting the Hospital with a bean bag toss game that he custom made and painted to donate to the Hospital.
left to right...
Aaron Boatright, Mike Molloy, Steve Sandeman, Don Shaffer,
Brandon Temesvary, Patrick Temesvary and Bill Kissane
The Motor corps competition team is making its final adjustments for the big event in Denver. We know they will do us proud!
The Riding members are gearing up for the Independence Day weekend parades. Look for us on our new 140th edition White
Shrine Motor Cycles.
Great Lakes will be coming up before you know it. Hope to see everyone there. Mark your calendars for Saturday, September
17th, the third annual Debbie Jo’s Pajama Party hosted by the Motor Corps.
What will you wear to the Third Annual Motor Corps / Highlanders Halloween Party? Better start on your costume now. The Big
Event will be on Saturday October 29th at Medinah. JP and the Cats will be entertaining us again. Followed by the children’s
Pancake breakfast on Sunday October 30 it will be another memorable weekend. Don’t miss it.
Drive safe and watch for Motor Cycles
William Kissane, Commander
May - June 2011
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ORIENTAL BAND
Helloooo Nobles!
Across the whispering sands of Shrinedom,
our little Band has travelled for 110 years. From one oasis to another, our
music has swooned the hearts of beautiful damsels and charmed parade goers all across the United States and Canada. We,
gentlemen, are the oldest Oriental Band in all of Shrinedom and the second oldest unit in Medinah only preceded by Medinah’s
champion Arab Patrol.
As what happens in many groups, we need to actively look for new members from time to time and this is one of those times. We
have a good strong core of Bandsmen but are looking for some new members and possibly you
may be interested. We
play snake-charming horns, tom-tom drums, cymbals, gongs, bass drums, tambourines and a couple of others I can’t spell. And
now…get this…you don’t need to already play an instrument. The horns we play by number or note and our drums beats are
easy to catch onto. Our members are happy to share their great knowledge. We have a trailer to ride on with a colorful canopy
that helps to keep the hot sun and rain off. We practice every first, third and fifth Friday at 7:30PM at our beautiful
Shrine Center. We play at Medinah’s Ceremonials and parades. We have periodic dinners with our Ladies. The next one will be
held on July 23rd, gathering for cocktails from 6:00 to 7:00PM, then dinner followed by a film on what else?....Oriental Band competitions. This will be held at the Shrine Center and yes..you or you and your Lady are welcome to join us.
We also have some of the best looking caps, jackets, and shirts
any Noble could want to wear and are working on
new uniforms. Well, Nobles, if you have any questions, please call Steve at 630-709-7875.
In the Sunshine of the Shrine,
Steve Elliott
PAST MASTERS COMMITTEE
The Past Masters Committee joined with the Mariners on Hospital Day, June 5, 2011, and helped to give out hundreds of popsicles and just as many bags of popcorn. A member of my Lodge volunteered to come along to help and said that it was one of
the best experiences of his Masonic life. He said that he could feel the spirit and magic that Shriners Hospital stood for.
NOW THAT IS WHAT WE ARE TRULY ALL ABOUT!
Every Shriner and his family needs to visit one of our hospitals at least once so that they can see first hand all of the good we do
for the children.
Also, just a reminder that on August 27th, 2011, the Past Masters Committee will be hosting a Leadership Seminar for Blue
Lodge Senior and Junior Wardens. The seminar will be from 9:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. with a lunch break in between. Manny Roth
and Sherwin Baker have worked countless hours to see that this event will come to pass. The Past Masters Committee is the
primary liaison between Medinah Shrine Center and the Blue Lodges; thus, we are truly fulfilling our mission statement. We have
received permission and extensive cooperation from the Grand Lodge of Illinois and extend our thanks for all of their help in this
endeavor. A letter has been sent out to all of the Lodges announcing this event. If you know of any Senior or Junior Wardens,
please encourage them to attend. This seminar will not be ritual instruction, it will truly be a leadership seminar geared towards
unifying and building our fraternity to new heights. If you would like further information, please contact Sherwin Baker at (847) 732
-2570.
John Peter Curielli, Director
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Activities
CHAIN O’ LAKES
The CHAIN O'LAKES SHRINE CLUB, located in Lake County, IL, donated 50 lbs of our famous Vidalia Onions to the Holy Family
Church Food Pantry located in Waukegan, IL.
Past President Art Waller delivered the onions to the food pantry, which was delighted to receive the donation.
The Chain O'Lakes Shrine Club has done well with the onions sales the past number of years. As a matter of fact, the club, having sold out again this year, ended up having to purchase the onions from one of the other local Shrine Clubs to accommodate
the donation commitment.
The Chain O'Lakes Shrine Club will be sponsoring it's second annual Wine & Beer Tasting fraternal fundraiser on November 12
of this year at Wine Knows in Grayslake, IL.
The club will follow that fundraiser up with a charitable fundraiser the following weekend, collecting donations with our "Fez Buckets" at a local Jewel grocery store.
The Chain O'Lakes Shrine Club meets each 2nd Wednesday of the month at Liberty Restaurant in Libertyville at 7:30 pm (6:30
dinner). All Nobles interested in joining the club, or just joining in some fellowship, are invited to join us.
For info, contact S/T Richard Stevenson at [email protected], or President Ray Billock at [email protected].
Raymond J. Billock, President
19th ANNUAL 600 CLUB
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2011
MEDINAH SHRINE CENTER
550 N. SHRINERS DRIVE, ADDISON, IL 60101
1st PRIZE - $50,000.00
2 PRIZES OF $10,000.00
2 PRIZES OF $5,000.00
2 PRIZES OF $1,000.00
30 PRIZES OF $500.00
DONATION $100.00
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO “THE 600 CLUB”
TICKETS AVAILABLE AT MEDINAH SHRINE CENTER
For the benefit of A.A.O.N.M.S Not deductible as charitable contributions.
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COMING EVENTS
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Medinah Shriner
A Journey into the Faith of Age
By
Robert Cotner
Director of Development
Shriners Hospitals for Children - Chicago
A Medinah Noble
Many Shriners have found this book
valuable in this time of discord.
[email protected]
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