VOLUME LXXXVII • NUMBER 1 • JANUARY 2011VOLUME LXXXX • NUMBER 11 • DECEMBER 2014

Kosair Shriners Building Dedication Address

Nobles & Guests,

Thank you all for attending this historic occasion during which we will dedicate the new Kosair Shriners headquarters. Before dedicating our new facility, I will

briefly recount some of our history which has brought us to this place.

On November 3, 1884, Grand Potentate Walter Fleming issued a dispensation to Charles H. Fisk of Covington, Kentucky, a member of Syrian Temple in Cincinnati, to organize Kosair Temple. This order was executed on December 5, 1884, in the Commandery room of the Masonic Temple in Louisville at 8:00 p.m. Noble William Ryan was installed as the first Potentate of Kosair Temple. On the following day, the first Kosair Shrine Ceremonial was held and twenty-five candidates were initiated.

On February 9, 1923, Noble Paul Compton, Building Committee Chairman, reported on the plans and specifications for a Shrine Mosque to be located at Floyd and Broadway. On November 26, 1925, the first Ceremonial was held in the new Shrine Mosque. Unfortunately, the Kosair Mosque & Hotel was lost by the membership during the Great Depression. In June of 1929, Kosair Temple moved into quarters furnished in the Henry Clay Hotel. On December 19, 1933, Kosair voted to move to property owned by the Scottish Rite (actually, a house on what

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Potentate cont. on pg.7

was the Scottish Rite parking lot at Brook and Gray Streets).

On August 10, 1945, a special called meeting of Kosair Temple was held to approve the purchase of the property of the Musicians Club at 812 South Second Street. It was explained by the Potentate that the property would be paid for with cash from the Temple funds and no indebtedness of any nature would be incurred by the Temple. A motion to purchase the property was unanimously carried. The first meeting was held in that facility on September 9, 1946. For 68 years, Kosair has grown, expanded its property and prospered at that location.

Since our inception, Kosair has labored to become a positive presence in the Louisville community and beyond. In 1926, we established the Kosair Crippled Children’s Hospital which has evolved into our philanthropic arm, Kosair Charities. Kosair has supported Shriners International and “The World’s Greatest Philanthropy,” our network of Shriners Hospitals for Children.

The names of Shrine Chapters are traditionally associated with places, designations or themes from the Middle East. Kosair was

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Golf ClubBy C.L. Lane

A quote from Billy Graham: “The only time my prayers are never answered is playing golf.” Well, our season is over without any major accidents on the courses. No reports of broken windows or damage to personal property. We could improve on attendance to our meetings and participation in our overnight outings. However, the club has had a great season of golf. The weather has been tolerable with enough rain to keep the grass green and favorable.

Our thanks to Noble Jack Nevin for his leadership as President and to all the committeemen and officers who served during the year. A special thanks to Noble Howard Goldberg for his marvelous job as handicapper.

League Winners are: Gold Flight- Paul Layman and Jim Solley, first place; Bill Jenks and Rodger McAllister, second place; third place, Jeff Butcher and Matt Rogers. Green Flight winners are: Wayne Linville and Tom Cissell, first place; second place Don Kissling and C.L. Lane; third place Tom O’Bryan and Rick Talbott. Red Flight winners are: Edwin Burke and Willie Delph; second place Dan West and Rich Weiss; third place Ernie Sanders and Mike Pawul.

Elected Officers for 2015 are: President - Richard Weiss; Vice President - Paul Pfeiffer; Secretary - C.L. Lane; Treasurer - Don Kissling. We are excited about the new format of play for the 2015 season. We will be playing The Crossings Golf Course on the second Monday of each month from May through September and playing Long Run Golf Course the fourth Monday of each month from May through September. We will have a shotgun start at both courses starting at 9:00am. So mark your calendars now and reserve these dates for league play. This new format will provide a better opportunity for fellowship and allow the same conditions for play for each team.

We are anxiously looking forward to a new season of golf and moving into our new Shrine Center on Bardstown Road. We hope that a new location will bring new enthusiasm to our Temple and fraternity.

The Gospel according to St. Titleist “ The more you practice the luckier you get.”

Foster Brooks with Bob Hope 1983 - Hurstbourne Country Club

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Oriental BandBy, Chuck Strothman

My thanks to the person who supplied the pictures for the last article. I haven’t learned yet how to send pictures; previous attempts sent pictures to digital limbo. Maybe someday I’ll get it right. I hope all Bandsmen get out to the Kosair Stated Meeting on Dec. 12. We will be electing our 2015 Elective Kosair Divan on that evening. These will be the men who will be leading us through our first year at our new home in Buechel. Please attend the meeting and exercise your right to vote. At our November 3rd business meeting, the Bandsmen present elected our Officers for 2015: Estill Jackson--President, Gil Puckett--1st VP, Al Dixon--2nd VP, and Joe Graves--Sec/Treas. These officers will be symbolically installed at our Christmas party Dec.5, awaiting their official installation by our new 2015 Potentate.

The Oriental Band has 2 new members; Pat Roseberry comes from Sunset Lodge, and Dave Brooks hails from Shawnee Lodge. Be sure to introduce yourselves to these men and welcome them to the Band.

Bandsmen and Ladies, there are a lot of plans and

Legion of HonorWe are ending 2014 and the Kosair Legion of Honor drives on. My hats off to those who worked the Roadblocks to support the 2015 Kosair Shrine Circus as our time draws to a close.

The Kosair Shrine Legion of Honor welcomes our newest Kosair Shriners and invite those who our Veterans of the US Armed Forces to join our “Band of Brothers.” We meet on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 7pm. On Saturday, December 13th, 2014, The Nobles and Ladies will be celebrating our annual Christmas Dinner for Kosair Legion of Honor at Kosair Shrine Temple in the Scimitar Room from 5-7pm.

We will soon be welcoming our new Commander, Noble Gary Morgan, HP&P and my tenure as

Commander is quickly drawing to a close. I thank all who have helped and supported me during this exciting and successful year. I salute you! It’s an Honor to belong to the Legion of Honor!

John Phillips, Commander

arrangements that are in need to get done for the 2015 SESOBA Hoedown that we will hosting in honor our own Noble Joe Graves, the current SESOBA President. The Hoedown is scheduled for May 14-16, and we have a lot to do. Please say yes when called to be on one of the committees. More info on the Hoedown will be coming soon. Although we will not be competing, we will still be performing! So come to practice!!! And remember, you have to be registered for the Hoedown in order to participate during the Hoedown..

So remember Mondays at 8 PM. We’ll be looking for ya’!!!

On Nov.3 the Bandsmen present voted to go dark in December, following our Dec.8 business meeting. We will resume our regular schedule at our Jan.5, 2015 business meeting, unless called back to order sooner. Our 2015 OB dues are now due.

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Meetings 1st and 3rd Tuesday7:00 p.m. in the Yoshi room at

Kosair TempleChapter Dad

B. Shawn Warren 995-8293

For more information please contactTheresa raidy

Sr. V.P. Mission Advancementtraidy@kosair.org

(502) 637-7696 ext. 115Cell (502) 381-0613

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Flowers for the Living

NOBLE JAMES G. DAVIS Kosair ShrinersNOBLE JAMES A. DOSS Kosair Shriners Mr. Robert N. Beaty George and Sandra Metclaf John and Pauline MoyersTHELMA WEBER DOYLE Clint L. Collins III and FamilyNOBLE RICHARD K. FENLEY Kosair Shriners Richard and Martha Bean Mr. and Mrs. Norman Berry Randy and Christe Coe John & Mary Ellen Burns and Kevin & Jean Cooke Winston and Pat Church Thomas and Marion Cooke Cub Scout Pack 317 Louisville Sealcoat Employees Merritt and Judith Marcus Mr. and Mrs. Ed Miller Joseph and Mary Phelps Pyramid Trust 1, LLC Mr. David Snowden John and Sally Taylor The Glenview Trust Company Beverly Tway WagnerHELEN M. GRAMMER Ronald Morris Gary W. MurphyDR. ROBERT GRAMMER Martha Brosky Jill Butters and Paul Winter Delta Dental of Kentucky Diane Ditrick Thomas and Lori Ewen D. Kevin and Cathy Holloway Barbara Knight Kosair Shriners Sean Meredith

Ronald Morris Gary W. Murphy Frank and Mary Pilipick Deborah Standiford John and Lynda Weeks Debra & Tom Wright, Lester and Camy Powell and Tom Schaefer John and Eloise YartzRICHARD M. HELM David DrescherDIANA HERNDON Felice Ishmael Richard E. WoodsMRS. MARTHA HINKEBEIN Kenneth and Shirley HansonNOBLE MICHAEL V. HOLT Randy and Christe Coe Troy and Ann Smith Thomas and Doloris TillyNOBLE GLENN M. HUNTER Mrs. Diane HunterLAYLA MARIE JOHNSON Jamesina CornellANTHONY J. KENNEY American Legion Auxiliary Highland Unit 201JOY KERR Donnie and Kathy GosserNOBLE DONALD N. KING, SR. Anna TatmanMRS. HELEN F. LANGLEY Jo Barrett Paulette Clephas Randy and Christe Coe John and Jayne Combs and Donald and Mary Jo Watters Ken and Brenda Reiss Carol SewellHAMILTON LIVINGSTON LYONS, IV Aaron L. Bortz Catherine SchaeferNOBLE WAYNE W. MEREDITH Kosair Shriners

WILLIAM HOWARD MOORE James and Shirley BattsDOROTHY RHEA MURPHY Carol Travis MooreWILLARD R. ODLE Mr. Dean OdlePAULINE PENDERGEST Steve and Lucy RickettsHENRY (HANK) PFOST Troy HeadNOBLE VERLIN G. RAY Kosair ShrinersJOE HARLIN SEAY Bill and Jean ShewciwROBERT L. SMITH Estate of Mary Jane Klausing; Cathy MathesMR. AND MRS. E.R. SMITHSON Mr. Richard A. SmithsonNOBLE FLOYD E. STROUD Chad and Stacy McCauley Bob and Beverly PetryOZZIE TAPSCOTT Jackie Langston, Marvin Tapscott, and Yvonne ReedSHARON TRACY Srinivasa Teja PallaGENE UPCHURCH Charles and Pauline Edwards Mr. and Mrs. James A. WhitworthNOBLE JAMES VAN ARSDALE Kosair ShrinersHENRY L. WALLER Henry Watson and Marlene LentzWILLIAM H. WALTERS Earl and Ann Pruitt

IN HONOR OF

EMILEE Kellee Duke

JACOB MILES EDGE Mike and Mary Pat GrayBONNIE GODDARD Stella LarsonBOB HAYNES AND ASSOCIATES Fred and Lavaun BalkeJOHN Sheila O’BrienJAMES MATTOX JOHNSON Marjorie F. DavidsonKOSAIR CHARITIES Matt GulleyLINCOLN LAWSON Diane LehrBEAU MATHIS Ms. Doris MathisKARIS SANDEFUR Eleanor AldersonCOLLEEN AND ADDISON SHAFFER Stephanie ShafferSAVANNAH TAYLOR Dana McCartyILLUSTRIOUS SIR RANDY COE (BIRTHDAY) Danetta WilbertHENRY AND BETTY JO GRAF (65TH ANNIVERSARY) Jim and Anna PriestKIMBERLY KENT (BOSS’ DAY) Paxton Wilt Elementary School StaffMATTHEW AND SUZI NEWTON (WEDDING) Kelly Shewmaker

OCTOBERMEMORIALS

IONA ADAMS Martha BroskyJAMES W. BAKER Family of Bill, Mac and Sylvia BakerWAYLON BLOOMER Teresa AlmonNOBLE THEODORE J. BODEMANN, JR. Kosair ShrinersHOWARD ELMO BOLIN Allyson VitatoANN BROCK Norma BrockNOBLE BOBBY BROCKMAN Kosair ShrinersNOBLE TED BURGIN Jo Barrett Mr. Robert N. Beaty Betty C. Burgin Randy and Christe Coe Nancy B. Frederick Mary L. Goff Donnie and Kathy Gosser Butch and Suzette Govoni Harold and Gail Herman Linda Kanter Robert King Jack and Joyce Kiper Kosair Shriners John and Pauline Moyers Ken and Brenda Reiss Jeffrey and Susan Roby Carol Sewell Mary L. ZimmermanNOBLE THOMAS B. CRUMP Lifetime Financial Growth Company of Kentucky, LLCNOBLE BENN B. DAVIS Kosair Shriners Randy and Christe Coe Charles K. McClure

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STATeD MeeTiNGANNUAL MEETING NOTICE

Nobles, Please Take Note Of the Year 2015

Annual Meeting of Kosair Shriners and

Kosair Charities Committee, Inc.

Will be held at Kosair Shrine Center

812 S 2nd Street, Louisville, KY 40203

Friday, January 9, 2015, 7:30 p.m.

Kosair Shrine Officers and Directors of Uniformed bodies and Clubs will make annual reports. Any business or reports specifically called for in the bylaws of Kosair Shriners or Kosair Charities

Committee, Inc. will be presented or acted upon. Kosair Shriners may act upon any business, which properly comes before the Temple. The installation of Shrine Officers for 2015 will be held at the

conclusion of the meeting.

Your 2015 dues card is necessary for admission. The Recorder’s Office will be open to receive dues. A Fez is also required for admission. Dress appropriately.

Yours in the Faith,

B Shawn Warren, Potentate, Kosair Shriners

Chairman of the Board, Kosair Charities Committee, Inc

Attest: Eddie Chrisman, PP, Recorder, Kosair Shriners

Attest: Eddie Chrisman, PP, Secretary Kosair Charities , Committee, Inc

Kosair Shriners (and Imperial Council Bylaws):325.11 Election Regulations:

(a) Electioneering. A candidate for an elected office in a Shrine temple may print, publish and circulate during the year he is seeking the elected office, a resume consisting of his educational

background, his vocational history and his Masonic and Shrine record. Except as provided in the prior sentence, the printing, publication, circulating or distribution of resolutions, letters, telegrams, tickets, email or other devices, by a unit, club, Noble or group of Nobles, suggesting, recommending,

opposing, or containing the names of proposed candidates for office in the temple is prohibited. (b) Expenditures Prohibited. The expenditure of money for gifts, favors, or entertainment on behalf of

a candidate for elected office is prohibited. (c) Violation. For any violation of (a) or (b), the Imperial Potentate may suspend any offending Noble,

and he may declare the election of the officer’s void and order a new election. (d) Notice. At least one week prior to the annual meeting or any election, the temple Recorder shall

mail to each member a notice thereof containing this section.

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Potentate from pg.1

an ancient seaport on the African coast of the Red Sea and it was selected because of our situation on the Ohio River. Since the time our charter, the name “Kosair” has become well recognized in our community and represents different things to many people.

•“Kosair” is: The men in sparkly red hats who bring smiles to the faces of our neighbors and children as we participate in community parades.•“Kosair” is: The organization that has brought high quality Circus entertainment to Louisville for 90 years, pleasing “children of all ages.”•“Kosair” is: The organization whose clowns bring joy and laughter to thousands of children, many of whom are suffering.•“Kosair” is: The organization that contributes millions of dollars to local children’s charities and agencies each year.•“Kosair” is: THE greatest advocate of children in our community.•“Kosair” is: A helping hand.•“Kosair” is: Healing to thousands of families.

We covet this name “Kosair” as it is has been associated with goodness in our community for 130 years. From this new location, Kosair will continue to build on our traditions, honor our fraternal heritage and be a blessing to this great city.

As we gather today, let us not forget those Nobles who paved the way and laid the foundation upon which we continue to build. Their memories we hold sacred in our hearts as we continue to fulfill the mission of the Shrine.

Join me now in dedicating this building…

•To the tenants of Freemasonry: Brotherly, Love, Relief and Truth•To the tenants of the Shrine: Toleration, Charity, Benevolence and Unselfish Friendship•To the Mission of the Shrine: Fun with a purpose.•To the support of our parent o r g a n i z a t i o n : S h r i n e r s International•To our philanthropic responsibilities of Shriners

Hospitals for Children and Kosair Charities.•To the cause of making good men better, developing leaders and cultivating friendships in the bonds of Fraternity and•To continued service to humanity and this community.

In the name of and by the authority of Shriners International, I hereby dedicate this building to the purposes of Kosair Shriners and pray the Great Architect’s blessing on all who enter its portals. With “Strength and Fury” may it become a house where fraternal brotherhood flourishes and God’s designs will be served above our own.

Es Selamu Aleikum

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GreetersBy, Gordon E. Berry, PP

The Greeters and Greeterettes would like to extend to all Kosair Shriners and their ladies

“HAppY HoliDAYS”Welcome to new Greeter, Don Lashbrook and Lady Denise. Greeters, mark Saturday, December 6, 2014 down on your calendar, we will celebrate the Holidays with our annual Greeter Holiday party at the University Club on the campus of the University of louisville, located at 511 South Floyd Street, beginning with the installation of the 2015 Greeter Officer’s by Greeter, Past Potentate David Owen; a social hour will follow, the cost is $50.00 per couple. The 2014 Greeter Holiday Party is being planned by next year’s Greeter President, Kent Gott and Lady Sherry.This a BAL Award eligible event.

Happy December Birthday to Greeters Don Lashbrook on the 3rd , Darrell Layman on the 11th, Roger Smith on the 22nd, JR Wilson on the 28th and Jay Townsend on the 30th. Happy December Birthday to Greeterettes – Kathy Sarver on the 6th, Sherry Gott on the 7th, Margie Elsler and Yvonne Bain on the 18th, Linda Roberts on the 21st and Pam Wilson on the 28th. David Holdaway will celebrated his 16th Greeter Membership Anniversary this month.

The Greeter Friday night Door Duty assignments for December are: Friday, December 5th – Gordon BerryFriday, December 12th – Sherman HarrisFriday, December 19st – IB Jenkins

Funsters

How is everything going on out there in Shriner land ? I hope all is well and just a friendly reminder that Thanksgiving is right around the corner and us Funsters would like to wish all our fellow Shriners and their families a Happy Thanksgiving.

Remember, don’t stuff yourselves with too much food because there’s another holiday coming up soon so, you need to save some room for those treats.

I really don’t know where to start, we have been in all directions entertaining people of all ages. I guess we could start at the Harvest Homecoming Parade. If you got there early, you could have had a real good breakfast that the Director Staff had served up. It was all good and delicious. Thank you guys for the good breakfast. Then we visited the children at the zoo for Kosair Charities at the zoo. It rained but it didn’t stop the children from coming out in their costumes and walking through the zoo for candy and looking at all of the animals and getting their pictures taken with the clowns and the characters throughout the zoo.

Our next stop was serving deserts with the King of Rock and Roll. Yes! The King was in the building that night. Had a good turnout of Funsters and other fellow Shriners. We all had a great time. And then our next stop was, Glendale Kentucky for the parade. Of what I heard there was a nice turn out. We also had a hospital visit by a couple of Funsters to entertain the kids and I’m sure

they enjoyed that because they always do.

There was the Ceremonial at Ham Days which several went through. I spoke with a new Noble the other night and he said he might be interested in becoming a Funster, I informed him when, where and time we meet. I hope he shows up.

For you new Nobles, we meet in the basement of the Temple following the Unit Directors Meeting. We start as close to 7:30 PM as possible. If by some chance, that you feel like you don’t know how to apply the make-up or dress out, there are enough Funsters to assist you in applying and dress out. If any of you just want to come down and see what we are all about feel free to. It doesn’t cost anything to come down to see what we are all about.

By the way, to you new Nobles, Congratulations on joining one of the oldest fraternities in the world.

Well! We hope to see you around the Temple at the old one or at the new one. It’s time for this Funster to go and do something productive.

Have a great day. Dennis (GABBY) HardinKEEPEMLAUGHING

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Street MachinesBy, Edd Fisher

Well, the year 2014 has come to the end of her run. Wow what a year it has been. The Street Machines members are looking forward to another busy year in 2015.

The new Kosair building has been dedicated. It was a very major event in the calendar of events for 2014. The new Temple will be occupied soon and we all will be on one floor. The ease of access is going to be great for everyone.

I know that change is difficult, but sometimes rewarding. We will need to get acquainted with our new surroundings. The new Ball Room and the new meeting rooms will finish out great. Many tanks

to the Potentate and the building committee members for keeping it on track.

The Street Machines members are looking for Spring. We have our annual car show scheduled for April 19, 2015 to be held at the Bullitt County Shrine Club located just outside Shepherdsville, Ky. off of Highway 44 east. We have had great participation from clubs, units and Nobles everywhere. I hope to see you there.

The Kosair Street Machines meet on the fourth Monday of each month (except for December because of the Holidays) at Kosair just after the Unit Directors meeting.

The Street Machines club is open to any Noble that has a street legal vehicle that is insured. If you wish to participate in the Kosair parades and functions and you have a car with 4 wheels and wish to bring along family members with you, we are your club. Your car or truck does not have to be a candidate for “Best of Show”. Any ride is worthy. You will not get a better feeling when you are moving down the lane and people on the sidelines are applauding and thanking you for what we do. Most of them are truly thankful for the Shrine and for what it stands.

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Ceremonial Director’s StaffJon S. Dawson, Secretary

Well, we started November with the Building Dedication of our NEW Temple (11/1/2014) and wrapped up November with The Shockers Ball (11/29/14) where everyone had a Great Time!

Our Roadblock team finished their year in November and did us proud once again – Thanks go out Nobles David Ruff and Mike Bryan for chairing the committees and to everyone who helped on the roads or on the Buck-a-Line and/or sold an ad or banner. You guys are the BEST – THANKS to all for supporting YOUR Kosair Shrine Circus.

I hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving holiday and is getting in the Christmas spirit. According to the retailers you should have started your Christmas shopping back in July. I figure mine will start and end on, or about, December 24.

Mark your calendars for the December Stated Meeting (12/12/2014). This will include the election of officers for 2015. The slate will include Temple Officers, Representatives to the Imperial Council, Representatives to the South-eastern Shrine Association, Representatives to the South Atlantic Shrine Association, Elective Finance Committee, Elective Board of Trustees, and One Member to the Planning committee will be elected. Any other Temple business that properly comes before the Temple may be acted

Kosair contributes over $10 million annually to health care for children

KoSAir BoAT ClUB

Jim Szofer, CommodoreGuy Gray, Vice CommodoreKent Gott, Rear Commodore

Henry Watson, Sr. Purser

upon. A 2014 dues card is necessary for admittance. The Recorder’s Office will be open to receive dues. A Fez is required for admittance. Dress appropriately.

Nobles, as the year comes to a close let’s think about the new Nobles created in 2014 as well as the Nobles we have not seen around the Temple or at our events for a while. Are we doing everything we can to make them and their families feel welcome? A smile and a handshake to a new Noble or a call to a Noble we have not seen for a while might be all it takes. Our future depends on our members, are you up to the challenge? Smile, stretch out you hand or make the call. Let’s make Kosair Shrine the best Temple around.

With that in mind, here is an invitation to any of our Nobles, if you want to get more involved, we invite you to attend a Director’s Staff meeting. We meet the first Thursday each month, unless there is a conflict such as the Shrine Circus, Pegasus Parade or a holiday. Our meetings start at 7:30 PM with social time before and after the meeting. Our next meeting will be on December 4, 2014, we hope to see you there.

Oh, by the way, don’t forget about the New Year’s Eve Party on December 31, 2014 and the Open House at the Scottish Rite Temple and at the Kosair Temple on January 1, 2015. Until next time, I wish each and every one of you a Very Merry Christmas and a Safe and Prosperous New Year!

Director’s Staff - Fall Ceremonial 10/11/2014 @ Bullitt Co. Shrine Club

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Hillbilly Clan 3

HOWDY CUZZ’NS and FLATLANDERS!! If you come to the AAHMED GROTTO for the Hillbilly’s meeting in December, please know, WE WON’T BE THERE as the Derby City Hillbilly’s are DARK IN DECEMBER! As we close the year of help’n children in 2014, a special “THANKS” for our Illustrious Sir (and favorite “LUSTRUS POOTENANNY”) B. Shawn Warren, for all you have done for Clan No. 3!!

Congratulations to our own ‘Possum Queen’, Sara Elmore, Crowned at our Thanksgiving Feast in November. We look forward to working with her in support of the Shriners Hospitals for Children!

It’s been an exciting time to be

Raban! Thanks to Clan No. 3, and especially Cousin Douglas Laslie, who braved the ‘Hillbilly Limousine’ through its many adventures! We look forward to supporting the new Raban, Herb Zimmerman, and Keeper of the Cob, Thomas Elmore, for 2015! Speaking of which, here is what we got ‘going on’ in 2015:

• MARCH 27-28, 2015 – SASA 42 ANNUAL MEETING (Spring Festival) at Pigeon Forge, TN. http://southatlanticsa.org/upcomingmeetings.htm

• APRIL 3, 2015 – Friday – HILLBILLY NIGHT at KOSAIR with the GRAND & GLORIOUS HILLBILLY DEGREE! This is your chance to join in the fun of help’n children as a CLAN NO. 3 HILLBILLY!!

• APRIL 16 18, 2015 – HILLBILLY DAYS

in PIKEVILLE (http://hillbillydays.com). Hotel: Hampton Inn, Pikeville (606-432-8181).

• MAY 7-10, 2015 - KERBLA Fun Fest in Pigeon Forge, TN.

• MAY 17, 2015 – Sunday, LEXINGTON ‘HOSPITAL DAYS’ with Parade.

• AUGUST 19 - 23, 2015 – BADGER CLAN 50 will host the 34th INTERNATIONAL

Noble Thomas Elmore-Dale Wallenius-Lady Sara “Possum Queen”and Rabban Clay Ackiss at the ‘Champions for Children Campaign’ kickoff luncheon for the new Shriners Hospitals for Children Medical

Center, Lexington

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The Rite StuffBill Meyer

The presents are bought and wrapped. The tree is up and glistening with lights and tinsel. Families come together to celebrate. Remember the reason we are celebrating. The birth of Jesus Christ.

Here are the upcoming events at Louisville Scottish Rite for December 2014 and January 2015:

On Thursday December 11th there is a STATED MEETING. Prior to the meeting at 6:30p.m. The Scottish Rite Guard will have their annual meeting with the election and installation of officers. Refreshments will follow the meeting. The STATED MEETING will follow refreshments.

Past Master’s UnitBill Meyer, Secretary

ATTeNTioN! Members of the pAST MASTer’S UNiT

Our annual Christmas party will be held on Saturday December 6th 2014 at the AHMED GROTTO, 10703 Manslick Road, Louisville. Happy hour will be 6-7p.m. Dinner will be served at7:00p.m. The Wulfe Brothers will be the entertainment for the evening. Please mark your calendar for this event.

On Saturday December 13th there will be the annual Guard Dinner. Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. Reservations will be needed for the dinner.

The Temple will be closed on December 25th and 26th.

On Thursday January 1st, 2015 there is the annual NEW YEARS DAY RECEPTION. The hours are 12 noon to 3p.m. Families and friends are invited to attend. Come on down to the Temple to renew old friendships and make new ones. If you are unable to come downtown, visit one of the SCOTTISH RITE clubs in your area.

On Thursday January 8th there is a STATED MEETING. Refreshments will be served at 6:30p.m. with the meeting to follow. There will be the election of officers for the CHAPTER ROSE CROIX and the CONSISTORY.

On Thursday January 22nd there will be a FAMILY NIGHT DINNER. Dinner will be served at 6:30p.m. Following the dinner we will retire to the auditorium for the installation of officers for the CHAPTER ROSE CROIX and CONSISTORY. As always there is no charge for the meal. Call the SCOTTISH RITE OFFICE at 584-6185 to make reservations for you and your guest.

Brothers it’s that time of year, remember to pay your dues.

Bill Meyer, 33°, Wise Master,Louisville Chapter Rose CroixLouisville Scottish Rite

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Transportation UnitRoger Hines, Transportation Unit Secretary

Last September the Transportation Unit acquired a new patient from the Jefferson County area who is a patient with the Shrine Cincinnati Burn Hospital. This child was born with a cleft lip/ cleft palate condition. This use to be called hare lip but this term is now considered to be offensive. Not that many years ago this defect was treatable but left the patient with highly visible scars. With today’s surgical techniques it can be repaired so that scars are barely visible and doctors at the CSBH have the ability to do this.

Me, being the curious type, used Goggle and found some interesting facts via Wikipedia on the above: This conditions affects about 1 out of 700 new born. It is not only genetic but can be caused by the mother smoking, or using alcohol or using ill-legal drugs. It causes other problems, such as feeding, ear, speech and socialization. It can be surgically corrected, especially so if surgery is performed soon after birth or early childhood. And some notable people who were born with this condition include Tad Lincoln(son of President Lincoln), old west gunfighter and gambler “Doc” Holliday and actor Cheech Marin.

When I was a student at Louisville’s J. B. Atkinson elementary school we had several classmates who were born with this problem. Being in a lower income neighborhood and not having an organization, such as the Shrine to provide help as needed, I have often wondered what additional problems they encountered as they grew older.

As to the numbers on the trips we had between September 16th and October 20th, 2014; we had 14 trips and drove 4399 miles for an average trip length of 314 miles.

And finally; Question: If a cat spits at you, what do you do?

Answer: Turn the grill down.

Until next month: Roger Hines, Secretary, Transportation Unit

IMPORTANT NOTICE - STATED MEETINGNobles Please Take Note:

DECEMBER STATED MEETING OF KOSAIR SHRINERS AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR 2015 SHALL BE HELD

ATKOSAIR SHRINERS 812 SOUTH SECOND

STREET, LOUISVILLE, KY.FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2014 AT 7:30 P.M.

Temple Officers, Representatives to the Imperial Council, Representatives to the South-eastern Shrine Association,

Representatives to the South Atlantic Shrine Association, Elective Finance Committee,

Elective Board of Trustees, andOne Member to the Planning committee will be elected. Any other Temple business that properly comes before the Temple may be acted upon. A 2014 dues card is necessary

for admittance. The Recorder’s Office will be open to receive dues. A Fez is requiredfor admittance. Dress appropriately.

Yours in the Faith, B. Shawn Warren, PotentateAttest: Eddie Chrisman, PP, RecorderKosair Shriners (and Imperial CouncilBylaws): 25.11 Election Regulations:

(a) Electioneering. A candidate for an elected office in a Shrine temple may print, publish and circulate during the year he is seeking the elected office, a resume consisting of his

educational background, his vocational history and his Masonic and Shrine record. Except as provided in the prior sentence, the printing, publication, circulating or

distribution of resolutions, letters, telegrams, tickets, email or other devices, by a unit,

club, Noble or group of Nobles, suggesting, recommending, opposing, or containing

the names of proposed candidates for office in the temple is prohibited.(b) Expenditures

Prohibited. The expenditure of money for gifts, favors, or entertainment on behalf of a candidate for elected office is prohibited.

Violation. For any violation of (a) or (b), the Imperial Potentate may suspend any offending Noble, and he may declarethe

election of the officers void and order a new election. Notice. At least one week prior to the

annual meeting or any election, the temple Recorder shall mail to each member a notice

thereof containing this section.

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Ladies Oriental ClubBy, Carol Grant

The Ladies Oriental Club November was a dinner meeting and a time to be “Thankful for our many Blessings”, that we have in our everyday lives, everyone went around the room saying what they had to be thankful for and most of all it reminded us to develop an attitude of gratitude as a way of life. The Style Show is history, it was well attended and made about $1,500. Seng Jewelry was given away and the nominating committee gave us a slate of officers to vote on, in December. Officers and jewelry winner will be announced in the January Kolumns.

December meeting will be Bruce Lott from the Masonic Homes of Kentucky, he will pick up the Ways and Means check, as well as the jewelry we have collected, for the ladies of the home.

Again, a reminder that our Christmas Party will be held on Tuesday, December 9th, with cocktails at 6:30 p.m. and dinner at 7:00 p.m. and entertainment to follow. Monday, December 1st is the last day to make reservations. This will be a fun and festive evening for everyone. If you so choose,

you may bring a $15.00 gift to exchange. If you have questions call Sandy Weiss.

Remember: Christmas waves its magic wand and everything is softer and more beautiful. Don’t put this spirit away, when you put the decorations away – keep it all year long!!

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Have You Moved?Your Temple does not care if

you move, when you move, or how you move but it certainly does care WHERE you move. Your address is never changed without instructions from you. Please notify the Recorder’s office each time you move.

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NEW YEAR’S DAY

12:00 Noon Open House

7:00 PM Glasgow S. C.7:30 PM Directors Staff7:30 PM Brass Band

12:00 Noon Patrol6:00 PM Gun Club6:30 PM Ladies Oriental7:30 PM Provost7:30 PM Communications8:00 PM Oriental Band

12:00 Noon Patrol6:00 PM Gun Club6:30 PM Ladies Oriental7:30 PM Provost7:30 PM Communications8:00 PM Oriental Band

12:00 Noon Hi 126:30 PM Dinner

12:00 Noon Hi 126:30 PM Desserts: Oriental Band

Children’s Christmas Party 10:00 AM

12:00 Noon 32 Club

12:00 Noon 32 Club

11:00 AM Hard Hat Unit12:00 Noon 32 Club

11:00 AM Hard Hat Unit 12:00 Noon 32 Club

6:00 PM Roustabouts 7:30 PM Brass Band 12:00 Noon Hi 126:30 PM DinnerDesserts: Funsters

7:00 PM DeMolay 7:00 PM Mark Twain

7:00 PM Mark Twain S.C.

7:00 PM Membership Committee7:30 PM Brass Band

House Committee at NoonDance Band 7:30pm

12:00 Noon House Committee6:00 PM Scottish Rite Stated Meeting7:30 PM Brass Band

Christmas

Temple Closed

Christmas Eve

Temple Closed

12:00 Noon Hi 12

6:30 PM Grandmaster-Wilson Wilder –DinnerDesserts: Oriental Ladies

Temple Closed

New Year’s Eve PartyNew Year’s Eve

Temple Closed

7:00 PM Greeters7:30 PM Sandbugs8:00 PM Oriental Band

7:00 PM Greeters7:30 PM Sandbugs8:00 PM Oriental Band

SHC Lexington BOG

Martin Luther King Jr Day

5:00 PM Divan Meeting7:00 PM Riasok Shrine Club8:00 PM Oriental Band

6:30 PM Divan Meeting 8:00 PM Oriental Band

11:30 AM Chanters

11:30 AM Chanters

12:00 Noon Hi 127:30 PM Stated Meeting Kosair Charities Annual Mtg Divan Installation of Officers

10:00 AM Organizational Meeting & Masonic Re-obligation

12:00 Noon Hi 126:30 PM Dinner Desserts: Sandbugs7:30 PM Stated meeting - FEZ and DUES card.

6:00 PM Scottish Rite Stated Meeting7:30 PM Directors Staff7:30 PM Brass Band

7:30 PM Brass Band

Hillbillys (AAHMED GROTTO) 1:30pm

Hillbillys (AAHMED GROTTO) 1:30pm

6:30 PM Unit Directors & Circus Meeting7:00 PM Nomads7:30 PM Flying Fezzes7:30 PM Funsters7:30 PM Street Machines7:30 PM Motor Corps8:00 PM Oriental Band

6:30 PM Unit Directors & Circus Meeting 7:00 PM Riasok S.C7:00 PM Nomads7:30 PM Flying Fezzes7:30 PM Funsters7:30 PM Street Machines7:30 PM Motor Corps8:00 PM Oriental Band

12:00 Noon Hi 126:30 PM DinnerTheme NightDesserts: Boat Club

12:00 Noon Hi 12

6:30 PM Dinner Theme Night - TBADesserts: L.O.S.N.A.

7:00 PM DeMolay7:00 PM Dale Hollow7:30 PM Legion of Honor

6:00 PM Advisory Committee7:00 PM Dale Hollow S.C7:30 PM Legion of Honor

KOSAIR TEMPLE A.A.O.N.M.S.812 S SECOND STLOUISVILLE KY 40203-2210

12:00 Noon Finance Committee5:00 PM Kosair Charities Board Meeting7:00 PM Oldham County7:00 PM Bullitt County

Kosair Charities Board Mtg7:00 PM Oldham County7:00 PM Bullitt County

11:00 AM Transportation

10:30 AM Transportation12:00 PM Finance Committee