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F E B R U A R Y 2 0 1 6 • V O L U M E 1 3 1 • N U M B E R 2
F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 6 V o l u m e 1 3 1 • N u m b e r 2
Bruce Thomas (Terri)Potentate
Rich Purcell (Sharon)Chief [email protected] Directors Staff, Winona Area Shrine Club, Crown Jewel
Osman Shrine Officers2016Divan
Anders Haugen (Adriana)High Priest & [email protected] Drum & Bugle, East Central Shrine Club, Friendly Valley Shrine Club, Mighty Mites, Sportsman’s Club
Russell Christofk (Pauline)[email protected]
Sean Gardiner (Tracy)1st Ceremonial [email protected] Oriental Band, Austin Area Shrine Club, Clowns, Patrol
Jim Gratias (Connie) [email protected], Hi-Hats, Mankato Shrine Club, Mankato T-Birds, Sheiks, Albert Lea Shrine Club & Cars
Ryan Colligan (Audrey) Outer [email protected] Cycles, Rochester Dragons, Merry Medics, Rochester Shrine Club, Rochester Zagalas, Daddy-O’s
Mike Nehm (Sandy)Assistant Rabban
[email protected] Cycles, St. Paul Zagalas, Pipe Band, Nerd Herd
Larry Norte (Audrey)Oriental Guide
[email protected] Prairie Shrine Club, Cannon
Valley Shrine Club, Clubs & Units, Provost
Tom West (Rose)Recorder
Mark Galloway (Lori)2nd Ceremonial Master
[email protected]. Cloud Go-Karts, St. Cloud Shrine Club,
St. Cloud Zagalas, Legion of Honor
Michael Meyer Captain of the [email protected]
Alexandria Shrine Club, Alexandria Calliope/Four Wheelers, Nomads Club, Cigar Club
New Year’s Brunch
Jerry Payne and Pauline Christofk
Noble Bob Seldon and Noble Todd Henderson
Zor members Ralph and Lady Lori Thompson, Lady Audrey Colligan and family with Dad Noble Ryan Colligan
Lady Audrey Norte, Lady Terri Thomas, Ill Sir Bruce Thomas and Larry Norte
Noble Dave McKinnon, Lady Simone Boesen, Noble Bob Boesen and Lady Gooch McKinnon
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Pote’s Notes
In This Issue...Osman Annual Meeting ...............................................................4Club & Unit News ........................................................................8Birthdays ..................................................................................11Notes From The Ticket Booth .....................................................15Osman Paper Supporters...........................................................16Club & Unit Heads .....................................................................17Osman Womens Auxiliary ..........................................................18Daughters of the Nile ................................................................20Calendar ..................................................................................22
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Osman Shrine Office StaffDoreen Lynch • Office Manager
Wow ! Talk about revving it up in 2016! What a wonderful start. January 1st at the New Year’s Day Brunch, January 5th at our Annual Meeting, and the installation ceremony on January 9th we had record
numbers of nobles, ladies, friends and family show up to support the new leaders of Osman Temple for this year. I want to thank everyone that joined us.
These were very special dates for Terri and I, you’re Board of Directors (the Divan) and all that accepted positions this year. I had the privilege of Introducing my son Nick, my future son in law Josh both of which are Osman Shriners along with my grandson Brayden future Shriner in 17 years (I predict). My Daughter Brittany and Daughter in-law Jess, thank you for your support. Another very special person in my life is Stephanie Krause and her family, thank you for attending my installation. Stephanie is a patient at Shriners Twin Cities Hospital. This is one of the reasons I became a Shriner, the other reason is all of YOU, the nobles, you’re ladies and families. The camaraderie we build every time we parade, go to a meeting or a function keeps me focused on why I joined. To top that off these functions were done in our own home Osman Shrine. The facility was set up beautifully with flowers and decorations, and the food was fabulous as always. If you were unable to come to the Installation on Saturday my wife Terri and I gave out some gifts and our Potentate’s Pins for the year and would like you to have them. Please stop by the office and Tom and Doreen would be happy to get you something from us (while supplies last).
Since our last Edition of the Osman Magazine the Divan and I have been
attending many of the Club and Unit Holiday Parties. We also attended installations for officers throughout Shrinedom, and our Masonic Lodges and appendant bodies. Please make sure you let the office know if you have a function or an event you would like us to attend and we will do everything we can to get you representation from Osman.
We had our first parade of the year at Winter Carnival with an Oasis ahead of time. It was fun and a great time was had by all who attended. Thanks for coming out as it is always cold.
There are many events for you to participate in this year. Please attend when you can, and remember to keep the Osman Magazine handy. Refer to it whenever you need a reminder of what’s happening. Please get your Osman Magazine photos, articles and dates in by the 10th of the month if you want it in the next month’s edition.
Here are some highlights of things taking place. You’re elected Divan, Chief ’s and a few membership representatives will be going to Midwest Winter Session in Marquette Michigan to review hotel setup and plan for the Midwest Summer Session August 4-6.
We will have our Club and Unit Seminar at Osman on February 13th, all Club and Unit leaders should attend along with anyone else that would like to learn about how we run the Temple. Please bring other members and your ladies are welcomed. Representatives from the Shrine Hospital along with a few patients will be there. The seminar will be followed by a lunch. After lunch we will hold our first Ceremonial of the year (please get your candidates signed up now) let’s build this group of men we call Shriners, bring in your brothers and show them how much fun we have, and the philanthropy we support - the Shriner’s
Hospital’s for Children.
The New York Potentate’s Trip informational presentations will be in Rochester on February 17th, and again on February 18th at the Lost Spur Event Center both at 6:30pm.Please attend to listen to the itinerary, if you are even thinking about going, come and listen in (no pressure) just fun.
On March 8th is our next Stated Meeting please come out in force a full room is always more fun!
March 26th is the Easter Egg Hunt.
March 31st April 1st, 2nd and 3rd will be the “Longest continuous running Shrine Circus worldwide” - The Osman Shrine Circus is coming to Town! “All hands on deck “- We need your help again this year!
I am looking forward to a fun filled year, seeing a lot of familiar faces and new faces to add to the excitement.
Let’s continue to REV it up in 2016!
Respectfully yours,
Bruce Thomas Potentate 2016
Bruce ThomasJosh Murphy, Daughter Brittany Thomas, Ill Sir Bruce Thomas, Grandson Brayden, Lady
Terri Thomas, Daughter in Law Jess and Son Nicklaus Thomas
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n Meeting called to order
Illustrious Sir Jeffrey Olsen called the meeting to order at 6:35 PM. All present were Nobles. Pledge recited, invocation given by Chaplin George Carlson.
n Introduction of Past Potentates:
Illustrious Sirs David Park PP 1979, Al Koenig PP 1985, Peter Ekholm PP 1988, John Perkins PP 1996, Richard Thompson PP 2002, Hank Paulson PP 2003, Rahn Lund PP 2005, Charles Ferguson PP 2006, Frank Peterson PP 2007, Roger Robinson PP 2008, James Berg PP 2009, Mike Awada PP 2010, Frank Spevak PP 2012, Don Harmsen PP 2013, Roger Berge PP 2014.
n Introduction of Nobles attending their first meeting:
Steve Ingram, David Stanton and Mike Smith.
n Recorder: Tom West
Motion made to accept the minutes from the Annual Meeting held January 6, 2015, as published. Motion was seconded and passed.
n Treasurer’s Report
Treasurer Russ Christofk gave the Treasurer’s report. A motion was made to accept the report as given. The motion was seconded and passed.
n Trustee’s Report
Trustee Jim Gratias gave the report. Motion made to accept report. Motion seconded and passed.
n Membership Report:
High Priest and Prophet Mike Nehm gave the Membership Report which showed a net loss of 43 members for the year. 2015 Membership as follows:
Regular members 1097, Associate members 28, total members 1125.
27 Creations, 8 Restoration, 3 Affiliations, 13 Demits, 33 Expired, 40 Suspensions for a total of 1049 Regular Members plus 33 Associates. Total Members as of January 2016 is 1082.
n Oriental Guide:
Oriental Guide Anders Haugen reported there were 2 demits: Robert H Golder, and James Beavers. There are 40 suspensions of Nobles whose dues were not paid by Dec. 31, 2015. The following Nobles were suspended effective December 31, 2015: Peter Anagnos, Raymond Baltos, Jeffrey Bester, Thomas Bramwell, Riley Brolsma, James Brown. Brian Bymers, Shawn Carlson, Tom Combs, Tyler Cooley, Robert Corwin, James Dozier, Todd Edwards, Daniel Ellison, Bruce Erichsen, Craig Fohrenkamm, John Fulgham, Neil Gitlin, Aaron Guetter, Shaun Hainey, Daniel Harris, David Jacobsen, Michael Kullmann, Mark McKenna, Joe Meyer, Byron Nelson, Lawrence Oevering, John Ross, Walt Rozell, Clarence Russell, Joseph Saad, Reggie Shones, Douglas Shrewsbury, David Singewald, Johnnie Timm, and Clint Watkins.
n Chief Rabban:
Chief Rabban Bruce Thomas gave the report that there were 2 Associations: Ralph Thompson and Emilio Munoz, and 1 candidate: Jason Perez, who were then voted on and approved.
n Black Camel Report:
Assistant Rabban Rich Purcell read the list of Nobles who have passed since our last meeting. A moment of silence followed the reading of their names, Edward Bronstien Jr. 1/18/15, Samuel Wilson 8/16/15, Floyd Forsberg 9/22/15, Paul Houska 9/24/15, W. Robert Kruger 9/27/15, John Watson 10/4/15, Edward Lindquist 10/8/15, and Edgar Lechner 11/5/15.
n Good Cheer Report:
Marshal Mark Galloway gave the report that the following Nobles are on the Good Cheer Report: Dave Langer, Allen Kauppi, and Ralph Berg.
n Hospital Report:
Illustrious Sir Roger Robinson gave the report for Shriners Hospital for Children – Twin Cities. Roger reported that the Hospital is in good shape and that we are always trying to obtain more
referrals. Roger said thanks to Osman for all their support for the Santa Claus party at the Hospital. He stated that we are still having positive conversations with the Mayo physicians, and several of them are coming to help in our Hospital. Roger also introduced Dan Flicek as the newest Hospital Board member. Illustrious Sir Dick Thompson is retiring from the Board. Dick will now have emeritus status. Illustrious Sir Jim Berg reported that Illustrious Sir Roger Robinson has been elected Vice –Chairman of the Board at the Hospital.
n Circus Report:
Rich Purcell and John Davenport gave the Circus report. Rich stated that we have hired James Hamid for our 2016 Circus Director. Rich reported that the Circus will have a new look, and we are looking forward to a great Circus. John stated that what makes the Osman Circus better than the others is the hard work of our Nobles. He stated that everyone needs to continue to sell more ads as we need more ads in the coloring book. He also reminded everyone that you can use this as a fund raiser for your club or unit. School programs are available. Please talk to John or Rich if questions regarding the school program. John stated that the peacock balloons are back this year! The Circus dates are March 31 – April 3, 2016.
n Chief of Staff Report:
Chief of Staff report was given by Rique Beslin. Rique reported that the Winter Carnival Parade will be on Sat., Jan. 30. The oasis will be prior to the parade at the Masonic Center on Plato from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. The parade begins at 2:00 PM. Shriners will be shuttled from Plato to the beginning of the parade beginning at 12:45 PM, and back to Plato following the parade. The Torch Light parade will be Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016, with line-up at 4:30 PM, step-off at 5:30 PM. This parade is for the Clowns and the Directors’ Staff.
n Election of Officers:
Osman Annual Meeting, January 5, 2016
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Illustrious Sir Jeff Olsen covered the rules and regulations that govern Shrine elections.
The following nominations were made and uncontested. Motions were made, seconded and carried for each nomination separately. Those who were elected and accepted the position were:
• Bruce Thomas as Potentate
• Richard Purcell as Chief Rabban
• Mike Nehm as Asst. Rabban
• Anders Haugen as High Priest and Prophet
• Larry Norte as Oriental Guide
• Russell Christofk as Treasurer
• Thomas West as Recorder
Trustees: Nomination was made for Chris Johnson for Trustee. This was uncontested. Motion made, seconded and passed electing Chris Johnson as Trustee.
Illustrious Sir Jeff Olsen recognized Illustrious Sir Dick Thompson for a nomination of a slate of 4 nominees as representatives to the 2016 Imperial Council.
Illustrious Sir Dick Thompson nominated Chief Rabban elect Rich Purcell, Assistant Rabban elect Mike Nehm and High Priest and Prophet elect Anders Haugen and Noble Sean Gardiner to be elected as Osman’s representatives to the 2016 Imperial Council. Illustrious Sir Jeff Olsen asked the question three times if there were any other nominations for representatives to the 2016 Imperial Council. There being no other nominations, motion was made that nominations be closed, and the Recorder was instructed to cast a ballot electing the nominees. Motion was seconded and passed.
Illustrious Sir Jeff Olsen recognized Illustrious Sir John Perkins for a nomination for a slate of 7 nominees as representatives to the Midwest Association. Illustrious Sir Perkins nominated Potentate elect Bruce Thomas, Chief Rabban elect Rich Purcell, Assistant Rabban elect Mike
Nehm, High Priest and Prophet elect Anders Haugen, Oriental Guide elect Larry Norte, Treasurer elect Russ Christofk, Recorder elect Tom West to serve as our representatives to the 2016 Midwest Shrine Association.
Illustrious Sir Jeff Olsen asked the question three times if there were any other nominations for representatives to the 2016 Midwest Shrine Association. There being no other nominations, motion was made that the nominations be closed, and the Recorder was instructed to cast a ballot electing the nominees. Motion was seconded and passed.
Illustrious Sir Jeff Olsen recognized Treasurer Russ Christofk for the purpose of approval of one Corporate Resolutions. The resolution is as follows:
Resolution number 1:
I move that Osman Temple authorize by resolution the newly elected Potentate, Chief Rabban, Assistant Rabban, High Priest & Prophet, Oriental Guide, Recorder, and Treasurer, to sign corporation checks with the signatures of the Treasurer and any one other of these officers to appear on all checks. In addition be it resolved that any of these officers, and any of the Trustees, are authorized to initiate wire transfers between banks or investment accounts, whether electronically or by signature.
Motion was made, seconded and carried on this resolution.
Potentate Illustrious Sir Jeff Olsen stated that the new officers will now be installed by Illustrious Sir John Perkins and Illustrious Sir Frank Peterson. Potentate Olsen stated that the new officers will be installed in short form by Past Potentates Illustrious Sir John Perkins and Illustrious Sir Frank Peterson. The officers elect were formed into a crescent for installation, and the oath of office was administered. Illustrious Sir John Perkins declared the officers to have been duly installed.
Illustrious Sir Jeff Olsen stated “I will now recess Osman Temple for the purpose of calling to order Osman
Properties Inc. annual meeting. I call the president of Osman Properties, Noble Jim Gratias, to the podium.”
President Jim Gratias stated:
As president of the corporation, I inform all Nobles of Osman Temple that you are fully accredited shareholders of the corporation, and entitled to vote.
The announced purpose of this meeting is to announce the 2016 Board of Directors and to elect the 2016 Auditor, who will not be a member of the Board of Directors.
The bylaws of the corporation provide the newly elected senior Trustee of Osman Shrine, Noble Gary Winter serve as President; the Chief Rabban-elect Rich Purcell as Vice President; the Assistant Rabban-elect Mike Nehm as Secretary; and the middle term Trustee of Osman, Noble Rich Johnson as Treasurer. Newly elected Osman High Priest and Prophet Anders Haugen, Oriental Guide-elect Larry Norte, Recorder-elect Tom West and Treasurer-elect Russ Christofk are to serve as Directors.
I recognize Russ Christofk for the purpose of making a motion to elect the Auditor as called for in the bylaws for 2016.
I move that the firm of Messerli, Schadow, and Johnson be elected Auditor.
Are there any other nominations? No other nominations were brought forward. Is there a motion to close nominations? Motion made, seconded and passed.
I declare Messerli, Schadow, and Johnson elected as Auditor for Osman Properties, Inc. for 2015.
Is there any other business to come before the shareholders of Osman Properties, Inc. Hearing none, I will entertain a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Motion made, seconded and passed.
Illustrious Sir Jeff Olsen stated “I will now call Osman Temple from recess to continue the Annual Meeting of Osman
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Temple. I will turn the meeting over to Illustrious Sir Bruce Thomas.”
n Potentate Thomas takes the podium
According to Osman Bylaws, “the Potentate, with the approval of the members at a Stated Meeting, shall appoint annually a practicing public accountant licensed by the State of Minnesota, to act as Auditor.” I hereby appoint Messerli, Schadow, & Johnson, PLLP, and put them before the members for approval.
According to Osman Bylaws Section 9.8 Life Membership- Meritorious Service, “A life membership may be granted to any member of Osman Shriners for Meritorious Service when approved by the Board of Directors and then authorized by a two-thirds affirmative vote of those present and voting at any Stated meeting provided due notice of such proposal be given the members. Each Illustrious Potentate, upon completion of his term of office, shall be eligible to be granted a life membership in Osman Shriners.”
I move that Life Membership for Meritorious Service be given to Past Potentate Jeff Olsen. Motion seconded and passed.
n Past Potentate Illustrious Sir Jeff Olsen’s Remarks:
Past Potentate Olsen thanked everyone for a wonderful year. We accomplished a number of events that would give us a higher profile in the community. We had a great success at our new events. The support of the Divan and the Nobility has been fantastic. I was so very honored to be your Potentate in 2015. Thanks to all of you for your dedication and commitment to Osman Shrine. Illustrious Sir Olsen received a standing ovation.
n Potentate’s Appointments:
Illustrious Sir Bruce Thomas announced his appointed Divan members.
Appointed Divan:
Sean Gardiner First Ceremonial Master
Mark Galloway Second Ceremonial Master
Jim Gratias Marshal
Michael Meyer Captain of the Guard
n Potentate’s Remarks:
Illustrious Sir Bruce Thomas stated: Ill Sir, Ill Sirs, members of the Divan, Nobles all.
It is my HONOR to serve OSMAN Shrine as your Potentate for 2016
CONGRATULATIONS to all that were elected and appointed tonight.
THANK YOU ……Ill. Sir JEFF OLSEN for a Successful 2015 you accomplished a lot and I know we can count on you in the future.… THANK the PAST POTENTATES that have helped me grow in my Shrine Life, you are and always will be my Mentors. THANK the Installation Team, and all who helped put this together today. THANK YOU to Tom West Recorder and Russ Christofk Treasurer as they have been and will be helping me get ready to run this Great Temple we call OSMAN. THANKS TO YOU ALL! FOR HAVING FAITH IN ME and helping me become a better man and Leader.
I would like to share my appointments for 2016 (read list attached) ask Jim Moore, Gary Hoven, Burt Rovner and Art Pavlish to come forward and be Fezzed.
I will now cover a little of the plans we have for next year.
A Few Community Events such as a Easter Egg Hunt and a Wine Tasting.
New Events such as Charity Membership Golf Tournament, Football experience (Vikings or Gophers), Chanhassen Dinner Theater visit.
Move forward again with Ladies Appreciation Brunch, Family Picnic (back at Como Park-special thank you to Norm Hodge and Fred Perez for taken on not such an easy task) and the famous Chili Cook Off (with a twist or two).
Don’t want to forget the Circus all hands on deck we need your help again March 31- April 3rd
We also have some Travel options for you this year as well.
Rochester in June for the Potentate’s Gala, Tampa in July for the Imperial Session (we have rooms available) and Marquette Michigan in August for our Midwest Summer Session and yes you heard it right New York City in October.
Opportunities to visit work and have fun at our own Twin Cities Hospital. Having a Prom and a Gala. Hospital Day and Children’s Holiday Party.
Many options to bring in new Nobles at our 3 Ceremonials this year in February, June and in October’s in conjunction with the Big Tent Event.
We have many active members in our Lodges all over the area. Please reach out to our Membership Co-chairs Gary Hoven, Burt Rovner or the office and we can get you in touch with a Lodge close to you to make the 1st step.
I will do my BEST to up hold tradition and continue to GROW our membership. It will take a TEAM effort to make this happen so I ask that you get out and participate in as many EVENTS as possible, bring fellow Shriner along or a friend. Show them how much FUN we can have for our cause The Greatest Philanthropy in the world “Shriners Hospitals for Children”
I would like to invite you all to our Formal Installation and Reception to follow from 2pm till 4pm on this Saturday JANUARY 9TH at 12:45
Thank you……………. and Let’s Rev It up in 2016!
Illustrious Sir Bruce Thomas invited everyone to his formal Installation and Reception of Officers on Saturday, January 9, 2016.
Illustrious Sir Bruce Thomas recessed Osman Shrine at 7:35 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Tom West, Recorder
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SATURDAY FEBRUARY 13TH, 2016GET YOUR CANDIDATES READY
12:30 PM LUNCH – MEET AND GREET CANDIDATES1:30 – 2:00 PM REGISTRATION2:00 PM OPEN CEREMONIAL
The cost to become a Shriner in 2016 is $200.00 which includes your 2016 dues, initiation fees and fez.
The Candidates & their lady/guest will be our guest for lunch.
RSVP Osman at 651-452-5660 or [email protected] by February 10th.
Now Hear ThisOsman Shrine Stated Meeting
March 8, 2016, Lost Spur/City View
5:00 pm Buffet dinner
6:30 pm Stated Meeting
Notice of vote
Due notice is hereby given that, at a Stated meeting of Osman Shrine on March 8, 2016, the Following will be voted upon:
As required by Osman Bylaws, the Nobility will vote on the 2017 fundraiser.
There shall be a 2017 fundraiser for the Osman Shrine, a Circus to be held at the
State Fair Coliseum.
Meeting starts promptly at 6:30 p.m.
Thomas West, Recorder
Attest. Bruce Thomas, Potentate
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The Chief’s CornerHappy Valentine
day to all the Ladies of Osman Shrine! Without your support, patience and forgiveness, we could not do what we do each year!
Our installation for 2016 and reception to honor our new Potentate and Divan was a great day, in spite of the weather.
We will also have completed our first 2016 parade by the time this issue gets to you, St Paul’s Winter Carnival Parade on Saturday Jan 30th. Thanks to all the units, Nobles, and everyone who helped make this first parade a huge success. Special thanks to last year’s COS, Rique Beslin, for all your help.
The Oasis before the parade was a lot of fun. I really enjoyed the chili dogs! Thanks to the Aides who dedicated their Saturday to serve their fellow Nobles some warm food and drink before the parade.
Our next event, Osman’s Club and Unit Seminar is Feb 13th, at the Spur this year, with Hospital staff and patients coming to the Spur. This is a great event and I highly encourage all units to attend and see what is happening at the hospital and get briefed on our parade and activity
plans for the year. Any Noble is welcome to attend, especially if you are new to Osman! New this year we are planning a Ceremonial after the Club and Unit meeting! This should be a fun day!
Parade Updates are:
Rochester Parade, Gala /Ball. June 24/25th. We will not be attending the South St Paul, Kaposia Day’s Parade this year due to the conflict with the parades and events in Rochester this year. More details to follow.
Lakeville Pan-O Prog parade is July 9th, Oasis will be advised, lineup is usually 4pm.
White Bear Ave Parade is July 13th, line up is 6pm, step off 7pm. The Oasis will be at the same location as last year, as I know it today, more info later.
MSA is Aug 3-6th, with the 2 parades, the 4th and the 6th. I sincerely hope we have a big turnout for MSA. The location of Marquette Michigan is one I personally have never been there and want to explore the area, plus help out the Ahmed Shriners show their city what Shriners are all about. The parades are Thursday evening the 4th, and Sat morning the 6th. We will gain more info at the winter planning session on Feb 4-6th.
St Paul Park parade will be returning this year on the 2nd Saturday in Aug, (the13th), I believe. Our Oasis would be at the St Paul Park Legion where we have enjoyed some great food and hospitality in the past.
The Northfield parade Defeat of Jesse James Day’s is Sept 11th as I know it today based on last year’s parade date of Sept 13th. I will advise more as I get more details from them.
River Falls Parade is usually the first Sat in Oct, but the exact date is not available yet. I don’t have a lot of details, but it should be early Oct and the AM Oasis, should be the same. A new wrinkle this year might be a combo with the Chili Cook Off event? Stay tuned for more info on this!
My major goal for this year is still to have our parade season defined as best we can by the February Club and Unit seminar. This will allow the units to better plan their involvement in local community parades, to raise money for themselves and our hospital.
I challenge all Nobles to get involved this year, to make it the best experience you have had as a Shriner!
Jim Moore,
2016 Osman Chief of Staff
Jim Moore
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Greetings Nobles and Ladies,
By the time you read this article the St. Paul Winter Carnival will be history , and the year 2016 will have been over for a month.
We would like to thank our 2015 Potentate, Illustrious Sir Jeff Olsen and his Lady Julie, for a great year and welcome our new Potentate Illustrious Sir Bruce Thomas and his Lady Terri. The Director’s Staff wishes nothing but success to Osman’s 2016 Potentate and his Divan.
I would like to thank Ron Clarstrom for stepping up to be our president for
2016, and thanks to Glen Anderson taking the position of secretary.
The Director’s Staff had a great turnout for the New Years Day Brunch at the Spur. The food was super, as usual offering a great variety.
Coming up, in March, is our 93 year old Shrine Circus. The dates are Thursday, March 31st thru Sunday, April 3rd. We will need help setting up on Monday, March 28th and taking down on Sunday, April 3rd.
We are always looking for new members. The Director’s Staff is responsible for the care and maintenance of most of the parade vehicles, including the calliope. We also perform the Ancient Order of the
Camel Herders Degree. Come and check us out. Our informal dinner meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month, and ladies are always welcome.
Our February meeting will be at 6:00 PM at the Exchange Food and Drink located at 500 5th Avenue, NW, in New Brighton 55112. It is at the corner of County Road E2 and 5th Avenue, NW--just west of 35W on County Road E2.
The pictures are from the New Years Day Brunch at the Lost Spur.
Keep on rollin’ with the Director’s Staff,
Kent Swedberg
Directors Staff
Kent Swedberg
Bill Stanley with daughter Stephanie & Granddaughter Reese
George and Arline Carlson
Glen and Barb Anderson, Dianne and Ray Hobot, and Dean and Marcella Strand
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Rochester ZagalasWas January in
Minnesota and all though the land not a car was running all parked and camped. The members were quit just waiting for spring in hopes that the weather would break with a zing. They
meet every Wednesday have breakfast together, planning and jawing with little
accomplished. They visit about last year and the year to come all knowing that spring really has begun. They look around the table to see who is there; they know that some are warmer than others as they look at the Brothers. They try to pretend they enjoy the cold weather knowing full well it could be better. Those that are south continue to plan on going back to the North, as soon as they can. The joy of white sand between their feet, and the
70 degrees cannot be beat. The wives all praying that winter will end, so their husbands can leave them alone again. It’s soon back to the North with parades and such, so we can all meet in a rush. Please end this cold weather so the Bothers can look at each other rather than a book.
May the Joy of the New Year be with each of you.
Chris [email protected]
Chris Christopherson
Legion of Honor
Daddy-O’s
Greetings All Osman Nobles and Ladies
By the time you are reading this, our first parade of the year will be in the books. It is personally one of my favorite parades. It gives
us all a little perspective as to why we live in Minnesota. With that being said, we had a great turn out and it was a fun way to start 2016.
The LOH provided the colors and was part of the Honor Guard at the
Potentate’s Installation. It was quite an honor and a great event. We had a lot of participation. Thank you to everyone that was involved.
Congratulations to the Illustrious Sir Bruce Thomas and his Lady Terri. The LOH is very excited about the events that are planned, and even a new parade or two.
It is going to be an exciting year for Osman, and the LOH is ready to “rev” it up in 2016. With all of your help and participation, we can continue to make a difference.
If you are a new Noble to Osman and are proud to carry the flag of our Nation, we would like to talk to you. You do not need to be a veteran to join. Please feel free to contact me or any other member of the Legion of Honor.
Have a great month! Commander,
Todd Swedberg
“A long time ago… In a galaxy far, far away.” This introduction holds special relevance for many of us that are reliving previous chapters of our life. We now have the pleasure of remembering the wonder we once felt as we saw the first installment of the Star Wars franchise, and have the ability to share that with a younger audience. Regardless of whether your inner-critic allows you to say you liked The Force Awakens, if you enjoyed the original Star Wars, chances are good that this new addition has taken you back to fond memories of when you first met the now classic characters.
As with Star Wars, all good things stay relevant – even if lost or forgotten for a while. It is as true with our fine
institution as with anything else. It is why our tenants and philosophies have withstood the test of time. The classics stick around.
The Daddy-O’s strongly believe in this message. As we build our Shrine unit, we remember to reminisce, laugh, honor, and cherish our childhoods by remembering the things that made them great. We are inspired by the laughter and wonder of the kids we serve – as is/will be reflected in our outerwear, events and most importantly: our hearts and dreams.
Production is underway for a new line of drift trikes (big wheels for big kids.) Our prototypes are being retrofitted. This will kick-start our ability to form a
unified set of trikes, and get us ready for parade season, and we look forward to building them together. There is also no doubt in our minds that once Shriners (or potential Shriners) ride on one, they will be instantly hooked; it is truly an instant injection of the giggles. … So that said, if you or someone you know is someone that all of this resonates with, please come see us. We meet on the second Thursdays at the Clarion in Rochester. We are always glad to see our friends, and Brothers. They are the cat’s pajamas.
Stay cool, and go go Daddy-O’s.
Fraternally,Brad Phelps (Ward Cleaver)
Todd Swedberg
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On behalf of the Austin Shrine Club Oriental Band, Congratulations to Ill Sir Bruce Thomas and the 2016 Divan. Based on your plans for 2016 you are in for a busy
year. Your working with the Clubs and Units will result in a very good year.
Twelve Nobles and two ladies traveled via the Band bus to the Osman Installation on Sat. Jan. 9th. And wouldn’t you know, it was the coldest day we have had so far this winter. But we survived and everyone had a very good day.
One of the very successful community projects for our Club and Unit is our partnership with the Salvation Army in the Austin Area. The first Friday of December is the day we cover as much of Austin as possible with the person power we have, collecting for the Red Kettle Campaign. Noble Bill Newell is in charge of this project. The collected amount on this day was $7,240.00. A
grant was submitted to MN Masonic Charities (MMC) for a match and the total resulted in $14,480.00. The members who participated along with help from the ladies (including widows) helped this project achieve success.
In addition, as a community project, Brothers from Fidelity Lodge #39, with help from ladies collected each Friday and Saturday from Thanksgiving to Christmas at the local HyVee Food Store. The amount collected with the matching grant from MMC resulted in $24,962.00 for the local Salvation Army Food Shelf. This combined with the amount generated by the Shrine Members totaled $39,400.00. Brother and Noble Dean Johnson was in charge of this project. Quite a contribution as a result of many volunteer hours at the Red Kettles. Our members should be very proud. Now we will gear for the sale of Circus Plaques. Noble Otto Volkert leads us in this project.
The monthly meeting will be Thursday, Feb. 11 at a site to be determined. The calling committee will provide details.
Neil HansonBusiness Manager
Austin Area Shrine Club & Oriental Band
Neil Hanson
February Birthdays:Charles Albrant • Lowell Anderson • Mark Anderson • Sidney Applebaum • Richard Armstrong • Ray Bean • Douglas
Black • Robert Boesen • David Boguslawski • Marvin Bosshart • Michael Brady • Terry Brindley • Douglas Campbell • Gerald Campbell • Paul Carlson • Randall Cirksena Jr • Dale Clark • Tommy Clymer • David Conover • Robert Darling • Jerry Dohrn • Michael Doyle • David Duncan • William Fern • Louis Fritsche • Mark Galloway • Ian Gardiner • Paul
Grabitske • George Green • Dave Griep • Lousi Grittner • John Halvorson • Arden Hanson • Peter Hauser • Phillip Hayek • James Herriott • Jeff Hislop • James Hooper • Herman Jackson • Walter Jergenson • Patrick Johnson • Steve Johnson • James Judisch II • Walter Kehler • Earl Kinneberg • Jeffrey Knorr • Merle Knudson • Loren Knutson • David Kompelien • Mark Kraus • Ronald Lamkin • Wallace Larsen • Edward Larson • Jay Lietzow • Kenneth Lindstrom • P.P. Rahn Lund • Paul Main • Jerry McCormack • Charles McKenzie • David Meier • Dean Meixell • Mike Meyer • James Miller • Robert Misner • Charles Moline • Stephen Neiswanger • Colonel Nemec • David Niebuhr • Michael Ordorff • Michael O’Reilly • Jerry Payne • Roger Plath • Douglas Pope • Frederick Rauschnot • Burt Rovner • Richard Schwartz • James Smith •
James Solin • Tyler Stockinger • Robert Suk • Mark Swenson • Jeffrey Thompson • Cole Tousignant • Leon Traeger • Gayl Waldvogel • William Weinand • Grege Wennes • Thomas West • Robert Witter • Paul Wolf • John Zima Jr
BLACK CAMELn Rudolph S Nelson 1/3/2016
n Carl Sudbrink 1/9/2016
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Pipe Band
Osman Cycles
THE PIPE BAND IS BACK!!!!WanttolearnhowtoplaytheBagPipesorDrumsHighlandstyle,thencomeandcheckusout.Weoffergrouppractices andoneononesession.NoExperienceisnecessary.PracticeconveneseveryMondayfrom7:00–9:00pm attheMasonicCenterat200E.PlatoBlvd. ContactJimSmith 651-459-8320or651-357-2149.
Osman Shrine Membership Committee“Let’s REV it up in 2016!”
The 2016 membership committee has officially launched! This committee includes some great members who are going to come together and change our Temple direction. Nobles, Club & Units, events and planning, Office staff and Masonic Lodges will soon be impacted by our efforts. Our mission is to reach out, approach and embrace all options in this effort to make our Temple grow and provide the best experience. Isn’t that setting the bar rather high? Maybe, but we are OSMAN!
New units underway this year are the “Sportsman Club”, “Daddy - O’s,” “Bowler Boyz Social Cigar Club”, and the “Bag Pipers.” Let me tell ya Nobles were in this all together. Better communication will provide all of us to get involved.
“Mail-chimp” will be BLASTING OFF more than ever. This communication will offer a weekly update on Events and Notifications. Look for it every Sunday afternoon in your Email. Make sure you’re on our Email list! Contact Doreen at [email protected] to be added.
Last but not least we are looking for input and participation. Please consider joining our team. Email us at [email protected] to join us in this great work!
During the annual installation of Officer’s at Newport Lodge No. 118, several members of Osman’s own Cycle Corps were installed. Al Rieder was installed as Worshipful Master, Pete Staloch as Secretary, P.P. Frank Spevak as Lodge Education Officer, Steve Ingram as Deacon, Greg French and Cliff Warling as Stewards, and Scot Overby as Tyler. Looks like the new home of the Osman Cycles!
John Hawthorne, Emilio Munoz and Chief Rabban Rich Purcell
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Bowler Boyz Social & Cigar Club“Life’s frustrations can be eased by one puff at a time”
The 2016 Cigar Cub has officially gone up in smoke! The purpose of the club
is to bring Nobles together along with their friends once a month to enjoy
conversation and discuss ways to support our Temple. Locations will change,
as we will be trying different menus, libations and smoking locations. This is
an open event to invite potential new Shrine members. Also, you don’t have to
smoke. Dinner camaraderie will prevail and a later smoke is optional.
It’s January and what a busy month. REV IT UP 2016! Thanks for all who attended and assisted our new Illustrious Potentate Bruce Thomas. Thanks to our newly elected
Divan and board of Directors. A special thanks for out going Potentate Jeff Olsen and his lady Julie for a great year.
Like other Clubs & Units (C&U) many members are flying the coup and heading for warmer weather. But most of us, it’s carry on and enjoy our Temple home and all it offers.
The Mites have been notified already
by communities requesting our presence. We will be at the Winter Carnival with wheels to the ground and Maple Lake for the St. Patrick’s parade in March. We need snow tires people, anyone have any contacts?
Many of our Mite members are also members of other C&U. Remember Nobles, you can have fun in many other ways by joining another C&U.
The Mighty Mites are looking foreword and spending time this winter with our fellow Nobles!
The Mighty Mites are always looking for new members. If you have not yet joined a Club or Unit the Mites maybe
just what you need. We provide many activities to all whether you ride a car or not.
Facebook: OSMAN SHRINE MIGHTY MITES
See you on the parade route…..
Gary Hoven MMSecty
Mighty Mites
Gary Hoven
Shirts & Coins for sale$15.00 2015 MSA official T – Shirt Size: M–3X including all of the Temples
$ 8.00 Shriner ankle socks with the Shrine symbol on the side
$10.00 Shriner/Mason challenge coin
Contact Gary Hoven at 651-239-9208 email: [email protected]
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Greetings fellow Nobles and Ladies!
We’re in the firm grips of winter now, but with a lot to look forward to in the coming months, including our much-anticipated parade
season, it will go by fast and soon we will have Chang on the street again!
First of all, let me congratulate our Dragon brother Bruce Thomas on being elected and installed as Potentate. We all know Illustrious Sir Bruce will do a tremendous job for us in 2016 and we will be there to assist him along the way. Whoo! Whoo! 2016 will be The Year! Incredible ceremony at at the Lost Spur. I know all of us were proud to be a part of The Honor Guard. I also enjoyed attending my first Shrine Temple meeting.
Congratulations also to our own Dan Rasmussen on being elected as the RSAC President for 2016. We are proud to have our guys leading us through the next 12 months.
As for our “happenings,” Art Pavlish tells me that Chang is currently getting a bit of a makeover. He is in for some very-much needed body repairs
(sounds like something we all need ourselves every now and then...!). Chang’s head is also getting some work—some paint touch-up and having some mechanical work done. Art has assured me he will be ready to go in time for our parade season.
Hope all of you who attended our Christmas Party last month at Willow
Creek had a good time. It’s
always good to spend an evening dining and sharing stories with fellow Nobles and our Ladies.
Don’t forget to contact Art about signing up to help at the Circus. This year’s Circus dates are March 31st through April 3rd at the State Fair Coliseum. We could use everyone’s help, for one shift or for as many as you can find time for. I had a great time up there last year—I think we all did—and I know we will again in 2016! We hope to have Chang on hand for this event, as well, as Art has been busy planning for a proper “Dragon Cave” for our booth this year. Can’t wait to see what he’s put together!
Remember to keep Dale Clark, who recently had surgery, in our thoughts.
Fraternally yours
Mike Smith
Mike Smith
Dragon Patrol
Bill Hubbard and Mike Smith are all smiles at the Jan. 9th Reception.
Brent Kisro, Al Shufelt and Bert Aikens enjoy a few relaxing moments following Illustrious Sir Bruce’s Installation.
They make a great team! Bert and Joan Aikens at the Reception January 9th.
Meghan Kisro and Donna Pavlish after the ceremonies on January 9th.
Dragon Patrol & Aide John Murphy, Chief Aide Art Pavlish, and Dragon Patrol members and Aides Jake Rasmussen
and Brent Kisro strike a dignified pose at the January 9th Reception following the Installation Ceremonies for Illustrious
Sir Bruce Thomas.
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It seems like the 2016 circus is still a long time away and here it is February, and we are less than 8 weeks to showtime! Everything is lining up to be another great year!
Thanks to all Mommys and Daddys!
Many Nobles and Ladies are already wearing their 2016 Circus Mommy and Daddy pins. There is still time to get yours! Mommy and Daddy reminders are going out soon. Thanks to everyone who has already sent theirs in!
Next Circus Meetings
February 13, 2016 - C&U Seminar at the Lost Spur – Circus sales and promotional materials will be available. There will be an update and time for questions at the seminar. We will be available before and after the seminar.
March 8, 2016 - The “Big Final” meeting will be at 4:30pm at the Lost Spur before the Osman Stated Meeting (at 6:30). This is our last chance to be sure everything is ready. Everyone is invited to attend this meeting!
Special Circus Hotel Rate
We have a special rate locked in at the Courtyard by Marriott in Roseville during the Circus.
The rate is $82.00 plus tax (currently 10.125%) per night for a King w/sofa sleeper or Double Queen as available.
The cut-off date for reservations is March 1, 2016.
The organization name to use is “Osman Shrine Circus”. Reservations can be made at 651-746-8000.
Nobility Sales
Nobility sales are going well this year, but we need a lot more folks who will sell just one ad so we can have a nice fat coloring book. The final date to submit advertising is February 29, 2016.
Don’t forget to get your Club or Unit advertisement in too. Let the world see how much fun you are having!
Ticket Sales
Ticket sales went live on the internet on February 1. Now that sales are open to everyone, the best seats are going fast. If you still have any ticket sales to turn in, let me know as soon as possible so I can fill them with the best seats available.
To encourage more BITS, we will also continue to have the super deal on “Senior Discount” tickets. These tickets are available for any of the first five performances and are just $5 for seniors and their guests.
Gift Certificates
Need a quick, easy Valentine’s Day present that everyone will love?
Give a Gift Certificate to the St. Paul Osman Shrine Circus!
Call the office to order yours with a special Valentines Day theme!
The circus office is open all day now, so if you need anything, just call at 651-452-5662 or send me an e-mail ([email protected]).
“And in just 7 weeks, all your days WILL be circus days!”
John Davenport651-452-5662
Check out our website at www.OsmanCircus.com.
February Notes From The Ticket Booth
John Davenport
! The “Man Power” initiative has started!
In accordance with last years experience we ask you, family and friends to help
make 2016 a great success. Check you’re Email, answer your phone as Hoven and Rovner will be making contacts for your
attendance.
Thanks to all who helped last year
Gary Hoven 651-239-09208 [email protected]
Burt Rovner 763-286-2075 [email protected]
“ATTENTION CIRCUS VOLUNTEER
WORKERS”
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2 0 1 6 O S M A N P A P E R S U P P O R T E R S
M E M O R I A L SWarren & Doreen Lynch In Memory of P.P. Mike Hildebrand, Dick McNary, P.P. Tom Huppert, Doris Plachecki & Nancy Fish
Wayne Longwell In Memory of Jerry Longwell & Richard K. Brown
Ann Erickson In Memory of P.P. D. Sam Erickson
Clarence Christensen In Memory of Marjorie Christensen
Michael Meyer In Memory of Erv Kooistra
Art Lemke In Memory of Shieks and Mighty Mites
Osman Cycle CorpsIn Memory of Dale Roberge
P.P. Frank Peterson In Memory of Beverly Peterson
P.P. Charles & Judee Ferguson In Memory of P.P. Robert Ferguson
Shirley McNary In Memory of Richard McNary
Dorethee Angel In Memory of Harold Angel
Tom & Diane Brockman In Memory of P.P. John Brockman
Esther Olson In Memory of P.P. Robert Olson
Russ, Ralph & Alan Christofk In Memory of Joe Christofk, Father & Grandfather
Kathy West In Memory of Husband Earl
Christopher H. Kittleson in Memory of Howard B. Kittleson
Corrine Bergstrom In Memory of Robert “Bob” Bergstrom
Barbara Korum In Memory of Darwin Korum & The Chanters
Tom and Rose West In Memory of P.P. Lloyd West- El Riad
S U P P O R T E R SDennis & Elaine Boom
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OFFICERSPresident:Mike [email protected]
Vice President:Steve [email protected]
Secretary/Treasurer:Chris [email protected]
CLUBS & UNITSALBERT LEA SHRINE CLUBALBERT LEA CARSLynn Davis, [email protected]
ALEXANDRIA AREA SHRINE CLUBMike Pray, [email protected]
ALEXANDRIA CALLIOPE & 4-WHEELERSMike Denke, Captain320-491-8381 [email protected]
AUSTIN AREA SHRINE CLUBAUSTIN ORIENTAL BANDBrad Stout, [email protected]
BLOOMING PRAIRIE SHRINE CLUBAndrew Weiss, President507-528-2533
BOWLER BOYZ SOCIAL & CIGAR CLUBMike Ordorff, [email protected]
CANNON VALLEY SHRINE CLUBRobert Boesen, [email protected]
CHANTERSDean Strand, President651-770-2159
CLOWNSDarrin Johnson, [email protected]
DADDY-O’sBrad Phelps, [email protected]
DIRECTORS STAFFRon Clarstrom, [email protected]
DRUM & BUGLE CORPSJoe Saad, Captain651-486-7743
EAST CENTRAL SHRINE CLUBDavid Rahm, [email protected]
FRIENDLY VALLEY SHRINE CLUBJim Smith, [email protected]
LEGION OF HONORTodd Swedberg, [email protected]
MANKATO AREA SHRINE CLUBChris Johnson, [email protected]
MANKATO T-BIRDSEric Mundt, [email protected]
MIGHTY MITESBurt Rovner, [email protected]
NOMADS
OSMAN CYCLE CORPSPeter Staloch, [email protected]
PAST POTENTATESDon Harmsen, [email protected]
PIPE BAND
PROVOSTJerry Johnson [email protected]
ROCHESTER AREA SHRINE CLUBDan Rasmussen, [email protected]
ROCHESTER CYCLESJeff Ryan, [email protected]
ROCHESTER DRAGON PATROLMike Smith, [email protected]
ROCHESTER MERRY MEDICSJames Randall Sr., President507-261-0457
SHEIKSSteve Hoyer, [email protected]
SPORTSMAN’S CLUBDavid Przetycki, President612-229-0555 [email protected]
ST. CLOUD AREA SHRINE CLUBJason Prodinsky, [email protected]
ST. CLOUD GO-KARTSSteve Mathews, [email protected]
WINONA AREA SHRINE CLUBRobert Stedman, President507-454-7209
ZAGALAS – ROCHESTER CHAPTERChris Christopherson, [email protected]
ZAGALAS – ST. CLOUD CHAPTERJon Asplund, [email protected]
ZAGALAS – ST. PAUL CHAPTERBrian Miller, President651-486-9253Email [email protected]
OFFICERSPresident:
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Vice President: Mike Yankovec320-493-0776 [email protected]
Secretary/Treasurer: Brent Metcalf 651-739-3653 [email protected]
CLUBS & UNITSALBERT LEA SHRINE CLUB
ALBERT LEA CARSClarence Schroeder, [email protected]
ALEXANDRIA AREA SHRINE CLUBMike Denke, [email protected]
ALEXANDRIA CALLIOPE & FOUR-WHEELERSJohn Phillips, Captain [email protected]
AUSTIN AREA SHRINE CLUBAUSTIN ORIENTAL BANDBrad Stout, [email protected]
BLOOMING PRAIRIE SHRINE CLUBAndrew Weiss, President507-528-2533
CANNON VALLEY SHRINE CLUBDennis Monroe, President507-789-6399
CHANTERSDean Strand, President651-770-2159
CIGAR CLUBMike Ordorff, [email protected]
Attention Clubs & Units: Make sure you have a person appointed tomake a monthly report to The Osman. Return your report by the
deadline (usually around the 15th of the month) [email protected] or mail to
2750 Sibley Memorial Highway, St. Paul 55121
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ROCHESTER AREA SHRINE CLUBLarry Norte, President(507) [email protected]
ROCHESTER CYCLE PATROLJosh Allen, [email protected]
ROCHESTER DRAGON PATROLDoug Brick, President507-254-6715 [email protected]
ROCHESTER MERRY MEDICSRyan Colligan, [email protected]
ST. CLOUD AREA SHRINE CLUBRoger Robinson, [email protected]
ST. CLOUD GO-KARTSMike Yankovec, [email protected]
SHEIKSSteve Hoyer, [email protected]
WINONA AREA SHRINE CLUBRobert Stedman, [email protected]
ZAGALAS – ROCHESTER CHAPTERSteve Groteboer, President281 [email protected]
ZAGALAS – ST. CLOUD CHAPTERRoger Robinson, President320-420-8142rrobinson@ global-continuum.com
ZAGALAS – ST. PAUL CHAPTERDavid Gagnon, [email protected]
CLOWNSWade Brooks, [email protected]
DIRECTORS STAFFRonald Clarstrom, [email protected]
DRUM & BUGLE CORPSDean Brown, [email protected]
EAST CENTRAL SHRINE CLUBDon Vaughn, [email protected]
FRIENDLY VALLEY SHRINE CLUBJim Smith, President651-459-8320 [email protected]
LEGION OF HONORWilliam Beslin, [email protected]
MANKATO AREA SHRINE CLUBSteve Igou, [email protected]
MANKATO T-BIRDSMichael Meyer [email protected]
MIGHTY MITESJohn Watson Crew [email protected]
NOMADSBob Golder, President651-777-3781Email [email protected]
OSMAN CYCLE CORPSDennis Sherwood, [email protected]
PAST POTENTATESMike Awada, [email protected]
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around the 10th of the month) to [email protected] or mail to 2750 Sibley Memorial Highway, St. Paul 55121
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Dear Auxiliary Members and Friends of the Auxiliary,
The Osman Womens Auxiliary wants to congratulate our newly elected Potentate, Illustrious Sir Bruce Thomas and his Lady Terri. We wish you a great year, and we are looking forward to working with you in 2016.
The Auxiliary had the privilege of running the coat check for the Potentate’s Installation and Reception. Thank you, Illustrious Sir Bruce, for allowing us to do the coat check, and thank you to everyone who donated “tip money” to the Auxiliary. This is one more way that we are able to raise money to help provide mobility equipment for the children at Shriners
Hospital for Children – Twin Cities. Also thank you to the ladies who manned the coat check: Linda Johnson, Marjorie Park, Gee Winter, Kay Skoog, Linda Will, Diane Johnson, Kathy Flicek, and Kathy Sportelli. You did a great job!
I would like to extend a special thank you to Ron and Paraleen Pew and the members of the Rochester Area Shrine Club for all of your donations to the Osman Womens Auxiliary. For the past several years, Ron Pew has made beautifully hand crafted wooden rolling pins, last year he added wooden bowls in addition to the rolling pins to raffle at the Rochester Holiday party with all of the proceeds going to the Osman Womens Auxiliary. This year Ron made the beautiful rolling pins, bowls, and he added dice shakers. Again, all of the items were gorgeous, and everyone wanted to win one of his handmade items. Ron sold $725 in raffle tickets at the Rochester Holiday party, and he once again donated all of the raffle money to the Osman Womens Auxiliary. Thank you Ron and Paraleen, you are amazing!! We so appreciate your generosity!
Thank you, thank you, thank you to all the Clubs and Units for your wonderful generosity to the Osman Womens Auxiliary. Through the Parade to Glory, the Clubs and Units donated $13,500 to the Auxiliary as printed in the January issue of the Osman. We
know how hard you work to earn your money, all the parades you participate in plus the fund raisers you do, and we so much appreciate your donation to our Auxiliary. We also appreciate all you do year round to support the Womens Auxiliary, donating toys, pop tabs and much more. Thank you!
I’m very pleased to announce that all of our current Osman
Womens Auxiliary Board members have graciously agreed to continue to serve on the Board for 2016. These dedicated ladies on the Auxiliary Board have been busy planning exciting events for the upcoming year. We are going to start our year with the Auxiliary BUNCO Party. Instead of having the BUNCO Party on a Thursday evening, we are going to have it on a Saturday this year. The BUNCO Party will be on Saturday, March 19, at the Lost Spur / Osman Event Center. There will be a light lunch prior to playing BUNCO. Please mark your calendar now; so, you can join us for the BUNCO Party. You will be receiving your invitation by e-mail or postal mail soon. The calendar of events for the full 2016 year is below, be sure to put all of these on your 2016 calendar.
Again, it is a pleasure and honor to serve as your Chairman, and thank you for all of your continued support to the Auxiliary. Your donations are making a difference in the lives of the children at Shriners Hospital for Children – Twin Cities. We appreciate everything you do. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me.
Rose West, Chairman [email protected]
651-459-3813
Auxiliary Members manning the coat check at the Potentate’s Installation and Reception: Linda Will, Gee Winter, Kay Skoog and
Linda Johnson
Ron and Paraleen Pew raffling the beautiful wood custom made items at the Rochester
Holiday Party. Lucky Chris Johnson showing off the rolling pin he just won.
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Thank You A Special Thank you to the people listed here who gave Gifts, Memorials or Honoraria to the Osman Womens Auxiliary October 1 to December 31, 2015. Your continued support is greatly needed and appreciated.
Elizabeth Elizabeth Ekholm Ekholm Gifts, Memorials, Honoraria Osman Womens Auxiliary
Tom and Rose West Betty Porter Gary and Georgette Winter Elfrieda Huntze Dennis Boom Donna Knop Heather Lambert Donald Bauman Lance Schultz Jewel Paulson Brian Ash Herb, Steve and the boys at Milbern
Osman Womens AuxiliaryEvents for 2016
March 19, Saturday Fifth Annual auxiliary sponsored BUNCOLight Lunch – 11:30 AM Lost Spur/Osman Event Center
April 22, Friday EveningOsman Shrine and Auxiliary Wine Tasting Event More information to follow
May 7, Saturday Luncheon and Style Show – 11:30 AM Style Show by Baglios, lunch at the Afton House 32St. Croix Tr. S., Afton, MN
September 17, Saturday Luncheon -11:30 AM Guest Speaker Shriners Hospital for Children - Twin CitiesChief of Staff Cary MielkeCannon Falls Golf Course
November 5, Saturday Luncheon – 11:30 Guest speaker Peter Rechleff will enlighten us on the Immigration of St Paul from the 1800’s to the present time Lost Spur / Osman Event Center
December 10, Saturday Holiday Luncheon – 11:30 AM Mendakota Country Club Entertainment by the “Flute Cocktail” ensemble
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Mat-Sha Temple No. 62, Daughters of the NileGreetings from
Mat-Sha Temple No. 62. Happy New Year. I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday and that your wishes come true. Yes, the Viking have made it to the playoffs. I am writing this just 2 days before the big event. Even though I know this is Minnesota, how can you go from 33 degrees to a high of below zero, and of all days, the big play off.???
It’s also 1 day before we welcome in our new Potentate Bruce Thomas and his Lady, Terri. Over the Year as Queen I have gotten to know Ill Sir Bruce and First Lady Terri. I have to say he did a wonderful job at our Official Visit, and our Supreme Queen Sharon St. John is most impressed with Ill Sir Bruce.
I am looking forward to the leadership of Ill Sir Bruce and the Osman Divan. The Ladies of Mat-Sha Temple are here to help and support you any way you may need…. Please do not hesitate to call on us!
I have to let you all know that Terri
Thomas plays one mean game of BUNCO. I partnered up with her a few time during the evening when I joined the Auxiliary’s Bunco night. The dice are lucky for her. I had a great night getting to know so many people.
Mat-Sha Temple would like to wish Ill. Sir Bruce Thomas, his Lady Terri and all of Osman Shrine a wonderful year.
We are still collecting toys, Books, and School Supplies for the Hospital along with gift cards to local restaurants. Gift cards can range from $5.00 up to $20.00, or however much you want to donate. A new toy always puts a smile on a child’s face.
We are continuing our annual Nut and Candy Sales. Again we have chosen to use Midwest/Northern Nut Company from North East Minneapolis. Order forms are available from Princess Royal Dawn Hurd and she will be out and about selling nuts and candy at various upcoming events. Please contact Princess Dawn at [email protected].
Our next Stated Session is at 10:00 AM on February 20, 2016 we’ll go
Back to the 80’s. We meet at the St. Paul Masonic Center, 200 Plato Blvd. After the Stated Session, Mat-Sha has a delicious lunch for $5.00/per person. Everyone is welcome to join us, including the gentleman. I look forward to seeing everyone again.
Nile love,Diane Anderson
Queen [email protected]
612-868-5658
Diane Anderson, Queen
Spaghetti Social & Auction
Cost is $12.00
Mat-Sha Temple No. 62 St. Paul Masonic Center
200 Plato Boulevard Saint Paul, MN
Sunday February 28, 2016 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Social starting at 1:00 p.m., Auction closes at 4:00 p.m.
Please call for reservations & tickets;
Pr. Dawn R. Hurd(651)-308-7501
[email protected], or P.Q. Jane Larson
(651) [email protected]
Queen Diane Anderson, PQ Sarah Mobroten and her son Jorun at Osman Potentate Bruce Thomas and Lady Terri reception.
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OSMAN MEMBERSHIP GOLF CLASSICSunday, August 28, 2016
NEW YORK CITYWithyourPotentate,
BruceThomasandLadyTerriOctober12-16,2016
InformationalpresentationswillbeinRochesteronFeb.17thandLostSpurEventCenteronFeb.18th
Bothareat6:30Pleaseattendtolistentotheitinerary,ifyouareeventhinkingaboutgoing,
Comeandlistenin,nopressurejustfun.
• Lost Spur Country Club. • 9:00 AM Registration. • 10:00 AM Shotgun Start.• Nine hole Event – Limited to 48 golfers
(12 foursomes). Ladies are welcome.• Contests, with prizes, for each hole – no
extra cost to golfer.• All players will win a door prize – no
raffle tickets to purchase. • Post golf awards, door prizes and BBQ
meal.• $60.00 – Golf, Cart, prizes, and a GREAT
post tournament meal.
NON GOLFERS
• For non-golfers, you may join us for the post tournament meal at the cost of $20.00.
HOLE SPONSORS
• Hole Sponsorships can be purchased for $150.00 - join the Sheiks, Mighty Mites, Provost, and Legion of Honor in supporting this membership-charity event.
Send checks to: Wally Larsen/Tournament Chair 2448 Beech Street West Rosemount, MN 55068
A donation will be made to the Ladies Auxiliary at the post tournament meal.
Make Checks payable to Osman Shrine Golf Tournament:
• Golf $60.00 per player.• Dinner $20.00 per person. • Hole Sponsorship $150.00 per hole.
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If your Club or Unit would like your activitieslisted on the calendar please contact the
Osman Shrine office 651-452-5660 [email protected].
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Rochester Zagalas
St Cloud SC Rochester SC
Winter Midwest Session, Marquette MI
Provost
Legion of Honor, East Central SC, Sheiks
Club & Unit Seminar, Ceremonial
Director Staff, Alexandria SC & 4-Wheelers
Rochester Dragon Patrol
Austin SC & Austin Oriental Band
Cannon Valley SC
To access the online Osman Shrine calendar please go to www.osmanshrine.org/node/3.
If you want to add the calendar to your personal Gmail account simply click on the Google Calendar button in the lower right and follow the instructions.
Upcoming EventsMarch 2016Stated Meeting – 8th
Easter Egg Hunt – 26th
Circus set – 28th – 30th
Circus – 31st – April 3rd
April 2016Grand Lodge Session – 7th – 9th
Shrine Hospital Prom – 9th
Circus Workers party – 11th
Lynnhurst Lodge Dinner – 12th
Wine Tasting – 22nd
May 2016Club & Unit Meeting – 10th
Ladies Appreciation Brunch – 15th
Hospital Days – 22nd
June 2016Stated Meeting – 14th
One Day to Masonry - St. Cloud – 18th
Rochesterfest Parade – 24th
Ceremonial and Potentates Gala – 25th
July 2016Imperial Session – 3rd – 7th
Club & Unit meeting – 12th
Osman Family Picnic – 31st
August 2016Midwest Summer Session - Marquette, MI – 4th – 6th,
Osman Golf Classic – 28th
Potentate’s Reception
Noble Bill Bale and his Lady Joyce, Lady Mary Lou Hodge, Lady Arlene Thordson and John Thordson
Lady Cathi & Paul Dallman and Carolyn & John Loutzenhiser
Deb and Troy Grosglags, Lady Terri and Ill Sir Bruce Thomas
Noble Warren Lynch and Lady Doreen
Lady Marjorie Park, P.P. David Park and P.P. Dick Thompson
P.P. Don Harmsen, Newly elected chief Rabban Rich Purcell, Terrie Harmsen and Lady Terri
Thomas.Zuhrah Potentate Adrian Skytland, Lady Terri Thomas,
Ill Sir Bruce Thomas, and Mary Skytland Brittany Thomas, Ill Sir Bruce
Thomas and Brayden
Osman and Zuhrah 2016 Board members
Nobles congratulating Members of the Board
Lady Pat Perkins, Ill Sir Bruce Thomas and P.P. John Perkins
2750 Sibley Memorial HighwaySt. Paul, MN 55121
651/452-5660
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Potentate’s Installation
Newly Elected Bruce Thomas fezzing P.P. Jeff Olsen
Installing Members P.P. John Perkins and P.P. Roger Berge
Newly elected Trustees Gary Winter and his Lady Gee, Rich Johnson and his Lady Linda, and Chris Johnson Austin Oriental Band at the Potentates installation
Newly appointed Outer Guard Ryan Colligan getting fezzed by his lady Audrey
Newly installed Ill Sir Bruce Thomas holding up a Wheaties box with his
picture on from Osman Womens Auxiliary
