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VOLUME LXXIV DECEMBER 2017 NUMBER 6

Page 2 December 2017 Kerbela KnewsPOTENTATE'S PAGE

KERBELA KNEWSPublished by and under the auspices of

Kerbela Shrine315 Mimosa Avenue, SE

Knoxville, TN 37920-2140C. Wayne Burkett, PP, Editor

(865) 573-1901http://www.kerbelashriners.org

e-mail address: [email protected] Irregularly

Imperial Dromedary Award Publication

Elected DivanIllustrious Potentate-Donald R. Nicholson

Chief Rabban-Terry M. VittetoeAssistant Rabban-William A. Pavlis

High Priest & Prophet-Jeffrey P. WhiteOriental Guide-James Johnson

Treasurer-Rodger D. Ricker, P.P.Recorder-C. Wayne Burkett, PP

Representatives To Imperial CouncilDonald R. Nicholson-PotentateTerry M. Vittetoe-Chief Rabban

Bart Iddins, PPRobert L. "Bobby" Vann, PP

William L. Grigsby, PP (Emeritus)Leonard Smith, PP (Emeritus)

Robert H. Bailey, P.P. (Emeritus)Bart Iddins, PP (Emeritus) - Colorado Corp.

Representatives To S.A.S.A.Donald R. Nicholson-PotentateTerry M. Vittetoe-Chief Rabban

William A. Pavlis-Assistant RabbanJeffrey P. White -High Priest & Prophet

James Johnson-Oriental GuideC. Wayne Burkett, PP-Recorder

Ben C. Barbee (Emeritus)Rodger Ricker PP (Emeritus)

Leonard W. Smith, PP (Legal Chairman, Representative, Parliamentarian)

Appointed DivanFirst Ceremonial Master-Howard FarringtonSecond Ceremonial Master-Jimmy Gammon

Director-George WebsterCaptain of the Guard-David Simpson

Marshal-Brian TonkinOuter Guard-Christopher Madison

Chaplain-Paul McDaniel

StaffExecutive Advisor - Brian Johnson, PPExecutive Advisor - Rodger Ricker, PP

Chief Aide-Billy BrownDeputy Chief Aide - Michael Byrd

Commander-Jim WallerDeputy Commander - Greg Hicks

Circus Chairman-Terry Vittetoe, Chief RabbanCircus Director - C. Wayne Burkett, PPFun Fest Chairman -Ernest K. Combs

Legal Advisors - T. Scott JonesPaper Sale Chairman - Doyle Arp

Parade Marshall - Ed NavarroPhotographer - Tim Webster

Photographer - George WebsterPoster Child's Aide - Jack Haggard

Membership Chairman - Jordan HoneycuttChief Ambassador - Johny FloydPublic Relations - Lee Rayburn

Webmaster, IT & Social Media - Jordan HoneycuttChief Greeter - Christopher Madison

Chaplain - Paul McDanielChaplain - Darrell Cook

year to plan together, to have 5 year plans that support and

coincide with each other and look down the road to keep good things going. Part of the plan is to learn what works and duplicate that as well as learn what doesn’t work and don’t

do it again. I also challenge you to

participate in as many activ-ities as you can at the Temple.

Participation and attendance is kind of like voting for public offices. Each of us has an opportunity to vote and we have a right to be able to do all the things our nation offers to us. It is the same at the Shrine---be there and know what is happening. If you don’t come you will not know what is happening and planned for YOUR organization. I plan on participating for many years to come so I know all the good things Kerbela is doing. I look forward to seeing all of you right there along side myself---forever being an active Kerbela Shriner. I love each and every one of you.

May God Bless America, May God Bless Kerbela,

May God Bless Shriners Hospitals for Children, and May God Bless You.

Don NicholsonPotentate 2017

Potentate’s Message

Table of ContentsPotentate's Message ......................................................................................... 2From the Desk of the Recorder ....................................................................... 3Unit News ....................................................................................................... 4Sick & Shut Ins ............................................................................................... 8Other News .................................................................................................... 20Calendar ........................................................................................................ 23

The glorious and never to be forgotten year of 2017 is rap-idly drawing to a close. I will never forget it or forget any one of you. Nor will I forget the good times, the hard work, the best friends, the privilege of serving the Children. I will certainly never forget the honor of being your Potentate. You trusted me to be your leader for this year and to do what I could for our Fraternity and do what I could for our Philanthropy. All of YOU have been the ones who made this year a success for you and for those we serve. I knew before I was elected that it was the ef-forts of all of you, not me, that would make it work. You have worked hard to do the things that Kerbela is known for throughout the realm of Shrinedom. You are simply the best and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. But we are not done by any means. December 31 is only the start. We still have a lifetime to do even more to cel-ebrate our success and our friendship. We still have time to continue our efforts to show worthy Brothers just how much fun we have being Shriners serving kids. I do not believe a man can resist joining us once he visits a hospital or meets a Poster Child. This is not the end of a year, but rather the start of even more chances to set goals and answer opportunities. We need to make our projects and goals one continuous effort from year to year. I implore each of you to not slow down a bit. Instead work continuously and seamlessly to keep our Fraternity and Temple alive and thriving into the future. Your Divan has worked this

RECORDER'S PAGEKerbela Knews December 2017 Page 3

MEMBERSHIP, MEMBERSHIP, MEMBERSHIP.

It has to be a habit with every Noble to seek out new members to make our Temple #1. Nobles and Ladies I would like to personally say Thank You to each and everyone of you for all of your hard work and support this year. Thank You for everything you have done for our Temple and our fraternity. Your efforts and successes are amazing.

December EventsSat. Dec 2 Ceremonial Christmas Dinner &

DanceTues. Dec. 5 Unit MeetingWed. Dec. 6 Membership MetingSat. Dec 9 Temple ElectionSun. Dec. 10 Children Christmas

PartyTues Dec. 19 NO STATED

MEETINGMon. Dec 25 Merry Christmas TempleOfficeCloseSun. Dec 31 New Year's Eve Party

In closing, Juanita, Cheryl, and I would like to wish you and your families a joyous Holiday Season and the happi-est of New Years. May God’s richest blessings be with you.

C. Wayne Burkett, PPRecorder

100 Million Dollar Club Members

Kerbelahas894membersinThe100MillionDollarClub—give$100andfeellikeamillion

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Recorder’s Corner

Birthday CelebrationsAll Nobles having a birthday for the month are invited to celebrate their birthday with a free dinner on the 3rd Tuesday at 5:30pm. This is Stated Meeting night so come and enjoy a free meal before the meeting. All Nobles who have birthdays in November & December your free birthday dinner will be:

November Stated MeetingNov. 21, 2017

RSVP the Temple Office 573-1901.

TEMPLE ELECTIONS

December 9 at 2pm

NO STATED MEETING

December 19, 2017

VITALSTATISTICSNOBLES AFFILIATEDRonnie W. Brown - Jericho

NOBLES RESTOREDJames D. Farmer

NOBLES DEMITTEDAaron W. Johnson "AJ"Richard E. HarrisBenny R. PattonMichael S. West

Membership as of 11/7/17 ....... 1674

Greetings Nobles and Ladies I am in hopes that this correspon-dence finds you warm and well. I think we may be seeing Ole Man Winter move in to stay for a while. It is hard to be-lieve that December is here and another year is coming to a close. December brings many activities for the Nobles of Kerbela with many Christmas parties, parades, and celebrations, all glorifying the most important event, the birth of our Savior which is truly the reason for the season. It has been a busy year for Kerbela and the Nobles. The Temple has seen many improvements with the building of some new rooms, the brick paving project, landscaping, and the paint/lighting project. Nobles, most all of this was completed by the members during the Temple work days. This speaks well of the Nobles support and commitment to make Kerbela #1. 2018 is just around the corner and will bring us many more opportunities to increase membership into our great fraternity. New members bring new ideas, financial support, networking opportunities, friendships and most importantly support for the World’s Greatest Philanthropy, “Shriners Hospitals for Children.” Nobles, please continue to seek out new members in your lodges and any other social settings that you may be a part of.

Page 4 Kerbela Knews December 2017UNIT NEWS

Kerbela Motorcycle UnitGreetings Nobles and Ladies of Kerbela Shrine, The Unit had a great time at Watts B a r L a k e , H o r n s b y H o l l o w Campground good food and fellowship being had. See pictures below. The Shrine Circus has come and gone and once again they were great shows put on by Hamid. The unit took pride in working the circus and we

Kerbela PatrolGreetings to everyone from Kerbela Patrol. I hope this article finds you doing well. We had a great time at the circus; we sure did miss you if you were not there. We are fast approaching the end of the year and with that comes the election of officers for the Patrol. Mike Smith will remain as your captain, Carl Boling is 1st LT, and Barry Trainor, PP will be Secretary/Treasurer for 2018. The Patrol participated in the Shrine Circus at Thompson Boling Arena, we paraded in our jeeps and manned the tickets; and I wish to give a BIG THANK YOU for all who worked so hard. December brings Hanukkah and Christmas and that means there will be a lot of different parades to participate in. We are looking forward to these and do hope you will try and make as many Christmas Parades as possible. It’s a blessing to watch everyone cheer us on. If you would like to join an active group give us a try. Our meetings are on the first Tuesday of the month at the Temple at 7pm. If anyone needs help repairing your jeep, I’ll be happy to help, give ma a call (865) 256-4831. Happy Birthday and/or Happy An-niversary to all Nobles and Ladies that have one in the month of December. May the warm tidings of the season bring wonderful peace and joy with God’s love to everyone.

May God bless you and keep you,Be proud to be a Shriner

Captain Mike Smith

I do believe they’re trying to

figure out how to keep us out

of trouble in the this picture.

sincerely hope all the boys and girls – children of all ages enjoyed themselves. Let’s not forget our Veterans during this time period as well as on Veterans Day, in fact every day let’s thank them and their families for the sacrifices they made and are making. Thank you Vets! The Holidays are right around the corner we hope everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and Happy New Year. Upcoming events / activities: Kerbela Hot Sands Ceremonial is Saturday, December 2nd this is a great time to bring in a new Shriner at a great price. Kerbela annual elections will be held on Saturday, December 9, 2017 at 2:00 p.m.

Unit Christmas Party will be Saturday, December 9th at 6:00 p.m. Officers for 2018 are: Jim “JP” Paull, Captain, Ray Skiles, PP, Treasurer a n d To m B u r c h i l l , Secretary.

It’s all About the Kids,Tom Burchill

2805 E. Broadway Ave. Maryville TN 37804983-8473

Jim Murrell Bob Murrell

Kerbela Knews December 2017 Page 5UNIT NEWS

Kerbela Go-Karts The Go-Kart Unit turned out in force for the 2017 Circus at Thompson-Boling arena in October. We had a blast getting those kids on and off the ponies and sell-ing ride tickets as well. As is custom, the Unit held a brief meeting and elected the 2018 officers. Dallas Rapier was elected Captain, Howard Farrington, 1ST. Lieu-tenant and Wayne Rivers, 2nd. Lieuten-ant. The ever faithful T.G. Ramsey was elected to serve as Secretary/Treasurer for another year.

Our returning Drill Captain Wayne Rivers promised to get the Unit in top shape for the upcoming schedule of parades. During the show, our 2017 Captain, Randall Martin, learned that his brother, Charles Martin had passed. We sin-cerely regret his passing and wish the Martin family our deepest sympathy.

Respectfully submitted,Howard Farrington

Recorder

Application for Membership

$100 MillionDollar Club

Yes I (we) want to Share in the Care of SHRINERS HOSPI-TALS FOR CHILDREN.

I have previously made a Will leaving a Bequest (of $100 or more) to the Shriners Hospitals for Children endowment fund.

I have added a provision in my Will leaving a Bequest (of $100 or more) to the Shriners Hos-pitals for Children endowment fund.

I prefer to make a cash donation at this time (of $100 or more).

Make your check payable to:SHRINERS HOSPITALSFOR CHILDREN

Signed

Temple Member?

Address

City

State Zip You may give a $100 Million Dollar Club Membership in another person’s name as a special anniversary birthday or appreciation gift. Please have the member certificate read

Mail to:Kerbela Shriners315 Mimosa Ave

Knoxville TN 37920


Kerbela Temple 2017 ParadesNov. 27 Kingston, TN, Step Off 7pm Nov. 30 Harriman, TN, Step Off 7pmDec. 1 Gatlinburg Parade, 7pmDec. 1 City of Rocky Top, TN, 7pm Dec. 1 Sweetwater TN, Christmas Parade, 7pmDec. 2 Fountain City Optimist Christmas Parade, Meeting 9am, Shopping Center at

Broadway and Tazewell Pike, Step Off 10am Dec. 2 Lafollette, TN, Christmas Parade, Step Off 6pmDec. 2 Oneida, TN, Christmas Parade, Step Off TBADec. 3 Elk Valley TN, Christmas Parade, Step Off 2pmDec. 4 Rockwood, TN, Step Off 7pm Dec. 10 Jellico, TN, Christmas Parade, Step Off 2pmDec. 16 Oliver Spring, TN Parade, 5pm Dec. 16 New Market TN, Line up 11am Lost Creek

Golf Course, Step Off 12pmDec. 23 Gatlinburg Parade, 7pmThis is the current list of towns/cities that have invited Kerbela to parade. If you town/city is having a parade, that is not listed above and wishes to have Kerbela participate, they need to submit a letter in writing, address to the Temple with: Attention Parade Marshal.

Contact Debra Vittetoe @ 865-679-4961 for orders OR Order forms in Temple office.

Legion of Honor The LOH is needing more members and we have a very special deal. It has been decided that for any eligible Shrine veteran that wants to become a LOH member is now very easy to do. If any eligible veteran who joins right now only pays the initiation fee of $10 and will not pay any dues until 2019. We have many uniforms available for new members which can be bought for a very reasonable price. Under the upcoming changes the uniform cost will be addressed. Right now the youngest LOH mem-ber is 53 and the oldest is 92. We only have one or two that carry a flag or rifle in a parade; the rest have to ride the trailer. At one time we had enough

members that we could carry the four national flags, two rifles and the five service flags. Since then we have lost several members or those that used to march can no longer do it due to health problems (bad hips, knees, etc.) You do not have to be in uniform to participate in parades (riding the trailer can be done in regular clothes) and we can get quite a few on the trailer. We are in a desperate need for new young Shriners who have served in any of the branches of our military and have a “honorable” discharge on their DD214. I know we have young men who have served duty during Iraq, Afghanistan and in peacetime. We are a proud unit with a pride in our past service to our country. We have pride for Kerbela and Shrinedom in general and what we do

for Shriners Hospitals for Children. I have heard it said that we parade so the children can have a fuller life. It is such a heart-warming feeling to be leading a parade and when you pass by people and they say; “Thank you for your service.” It is also gratify-ing to see the many veterans watching a parade who always stand and salute as the Colors pass; knowing that their chest swells with pride and the little children who also watch them and also salute (sometimes with the wrong hand, but it is the gesture and dedication that count.) If you have served honorably in the military and would like to become a member of the Legion of Honor call me at: 865-992-2922 or 865-591-4392.

Gary L. Thompson, PC, Adjutant,November Pecan Sale

Pecan Sale

Kerbela Knews December 2017 Page 7

Kerbela Shrine ChristmasDinner & Awards Presentation,

Dance & PartySaturday, December 2, 2017

Dinner & Awards Presentation -- 6pmDance & Party -- 8pm til ??

Music by The Shooter Band

Dress: Dressy Casual or Christmas AttireTickets $20.00 per person

Tickets available in Temple Office

Deadline to purchase tickets isNovember 28, 2017

Phone orders call: 573-1901 or mail check toKerbela Temple

315 Mimosa Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920

Visa/MC/Discover Cards AcceptedNet proceeds from this activity are for the benefit of Kerbela Temple.

Payments are not deductible as a charitable contribution.


As the nights are filled with lightmay your hearts be filled with joyat this special time of year.Happy Holidays from the Divan and Staff of Kerbela

JANUARYJan. 6 2pm Annual Meeting 5pm Public Installation 7pm Nobles Celebration

Jan. 7 3pm Memorial Service

Jan. 13 5pm 2018 Staff Meeting 6:30pm Dinner

Jan. 16 6pm Club/Unit Officers Meeting

Jan. 20 East/West Shrine Game, Tampa, FL

Upcoming Events Reminder

KERBELA T-SHIRTS

For Sale at TempleBurgundy with

white logo

$10 each

Kerbela Corvette Unit I think everyone will agree that No-vember has started the parade season off with a bang. The Corvettes began the season by participating in the UT Home-coming parade. We managed to finish and get loaded up before the rain came. Of course, since it was on a Friday, we followed the parade up by having dinner together. Veteran’s Day kept the parade units busy parading in Clinton and then moving on to LaFollette. I sure hope we all took time to thank a Veteran for his service to our country. Thanksgiving is going to be here and gone and “some of us” are already busy Christmas shopping. As you know, stores have had Christmas decorations up since before Halloween. The first Christmas parade of the year was NewTazewell (this article is being written prior to the parade but we are hopeful that Kerbela will be well represented). It is always a fun parade. As you know December is packed with parades that will keep us all running and having fun. The December calendar is packed so be sure to check your Knews so you won’t miss out on any of the fun. Of

course December events start with the Ceremonial and the Christmas dinner and dance then the Election. I think most units have their own Christmas dinners and there are also Christmas parties for the children, and of course, don’t forget all the parades – there are a lot of them. The parades are fun and the communities put a lot of work into planning them. Most of all, the kids love them, and that is an easy way for us to

repay the communities for their support during the Paper Sale. During this season, take a minute to look at the list of Sick and Shut-Ins in our Kerbela Knews. Chances are, you will know some of them. Keep them and their families in your prayers and maybe even take 30 minutes out of your busy day to go by and visit with them.

Hope to see you at the parades.Carl Huckaby

Reporter, Corvette Unit


Wade WhitesideFrank T. WittJerry WolfenbargerR.B. WoodardJohn N. Wright

In the hospital:None Reported

In a nursing home:Marion C. Brock - Beverly Park PlaceDavid Butler - Beverly Park PlaceHugh T. Christie - VA HospitalLeRoy Craze - The Estates of Oak RidgePaul Dickenson - Morning View, Maryville, TNJames Ferguson - NHC - HarrimanEugene Hatfield - Ben AtchleyJames L. Johnson - Ben AtchelyRalph E. Maples - WestmorelandTom Muncy - Golden Living CenterGlenn ODell - NHC LaFollettePGM Esco Owens - Assisted Living Elmcroft of HallsBenny Walker - Ben AtchleyWillard L. Walker - Broadway Towers, Maryville

Sick at home:Bennett W. Adkins Sr PPVernon P. BakerDon BallRaymond BargerParlen E. BeaverWayne Bell PPE.S. BevinsHubert F. BlaylockDon BledsoeNelson W. Bridge Jr.Ivan BrodySamuel H. Brown Jr.Coy L. BunchKermit B. CampbellBill ChoateRoger D. ClineEd CollinsI.D. CourtneyLaverne CravensCisco DockeryClinton F. FergusonSanford E. FieldenDwight FlynnBill Grigsby PPHarold Hall

Don HordKermit LoweRobert "Bob" McDanielTom McKameyDarrell MetcalfJoe R. MooreBrad PattenOrville R. PhelpsGilbert D. PickelJames Edward RichHerschal J. SharpJohn SheldonDon SimmonsAndrew SmithLeonard W. Smith PPWilliam "Bill" SmithJohn R. StephensonDennis E. StubblefieldDuie Swicegood James L. TeffetellerJoseph E. ThomasCharles ValentineBill VermillionNorm WatsonWilliam Weeks

Sick & Shut-InsThe following Nobles have been reported to the Temple office as being sick at home or in the hospital. A visit phone call or card would be most appreciated.

Knoxville Shrine Club Children's Christmas Party

Hey Folks!Listen to me now. It's still awhile away, but I'm tellin' you early so you and the little Lady can plan to attend.

Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017at the Temple, 2:00pmYou don't want to miss this!

Frank Moore, President, Knoxville Shrine CLub

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Hear Ye, Hear Ye, Hear Ye

All should be in attendance to participate in and be witness to aHot Sands Ceremonial

at Kerbela TempleSaturday, December 2, 201711:30am Divan Meeting12:00pm Registration of Candidates1:00pm Hot Sands Ceremonial

Petition on page 11



Kerbela Shrine

New Year’s Eve Party

Sunday, December 31, 2017

Hospitality 7:00pm - 8:00pmHors D'oeuvres

Dance 8:00pm-12:30amDress: Tux w/Fez

Music by RMS

Shriners: $40 single • $75 CoupleNon-Shriner: $50 single • $100 CoupleTickets are available in the Temple Office

Phone orders call: 573-1901 .........................or

Mail check toKerbela Temple

315 MimosaKnoxville, TN 37901

Visa/MC/Discover Card accepted

Net proceeds from this activity are for the benefit of Kerbela Temple.

Payments are not deductible as a charitable contribution


Come One,

Come All To The

Nobles

CelebrationHonoring Kerbela's 2018 Elected Divan & Nobility

Saturday, January 6, 20186:30pm Dinner catered by Pelancho's

8:00pm Music by Sound Revue

No Tickets Required

Casual Dress/Fez


evaluation of potential candidates by the voting members.1. He should have good business

judgment.2. He should have the ability to

express himself clearly, in lan-guage that will make us proud of him, rather than apologetic.

3. He should present an imposing personal appearance.

4 He should be able to hold his own and advance the interest of his Temple and Freemasonry, in high places as well as among the humble.

5. He should be a devoted Mason, and constantly promote the in-terest of Freemasonry, in high places as well as among the humble.

6. He should be proud, yet humble.7. He should have good character

and a past open to investigation.8. He should be a leader, have

good standing in his commu-nity, and be influential in its affairs.

9. He should be financially secure.10. He should be in good health, full

of energy and vitality.11. He should be able to devote

ample time to his Shrine duties.12. He should be a man who, when

he appears anywhere in public, you will be proud of, not apolo-getic for his short comings.

13. His wife should be able to un-derstand his devotion to duty; realize that he will become a Potentate and not she; be able to dress and wear appropriate clothing, and be familiar with the social amenities. Remem-ber, she is destine to become first Lady.

Nominations for Oriental Guide should be based upon thorough and ac-curate evaluation of character, ability and interest. Remember, you are electing your spokesman and standard bearer, the one who will represent you and your Temple. We have great talent in our Temple. Let us seek out the best man we can find who is willing to make the sacrifice. And it requires great sacrifice! Many Temples have suffered from inferior Potentates because of hasty judgment and oversight of qualifications when selecting Oriental Guides.

When the members of a Shrine Temple elect a Noble to the office of Oriental Guide, they are virtually start-ing that Noble through the Divan line on the assumption that he will prove quali-fied for and worthy of advancement to the high office of Illustrious Potentate. Hence, it is quite evident that the nomination for Oriental Guide should be based upon thorough and accurate evaluation of character, ability, prestige, interest and experience. A Noble can be a good fellow, a hard worker, and a loyal Shriner...and yet lack the basic qualifications which make a good Potentate. Unless a Noble is fully qualified for the job, he is unfair both to himself and his Temple in seeking the office or in permitting his fellow Nobles to support and promote his candidacy. Each Shrine Temple needs and requires able, quality leadership. The normal starting point of that leadership is the office of Oriental Guide The fol-lowing check list may prove helpful in evaluating potential candidates for the office of Oriental Guide. However, no thinking man would be naive or pre-sumptuous as to believe that any one Noble could possibly embody all of the virtues, talents, and qualifications which are set forth in this check list. Never-theless, the list has practical value...for self-evaluation by the Noble whose ultimate aspiration is the office of Il-lustrious Potentate...and for the advance

Oriental Guide...Must be Selected Wisely

Oriental Guide

Notice is hereby given to the Nobles of Kerbela Temple that the Annual Election of Officers will be held at the December Stated meeting to be held at Kerbela Temple, 315 Mimosa Avenue, Knoxville, TN on Saturday, December 9, 2017 starting at 2 p.m. according to the Kerbela Temple By-Laws, Article 3, Section 2 as Amended August 30, 1988. The following Section of the Impe-rial By-Laws is reprinted for the infor-

Imperial Potentate may suspend any of-fending Noble, and he may declare the election of the officers void and order a new election. (c) At least one week prior to the an-nual meeting or any election the Temple Recorder shall mail to each member a notice thereof containing this section. Wayne Burkett Recorder

Notice of Election of Officersmation of the nobility:325.11 Election Regulation: (a) The printing, publication circulat-ing or distribution of resolutions, letters, telegrams, tickets or other devices, by a Noble, suggesting, recommending, opposing or containing the names of proposed candidates for office in the Temple is prohibited. (b) For any violation of (a), the


Kerbela Shriners


NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING

The Annual Meeting of Kerbela Shriners will be held at Kerbela Shrine Temple, Knoxville, Tennessee, beginning at 2:00p.m. on Saturday, January 6, 2018. ARTICLE 3: Section 1 Kerbela Temple By-laws as amended August 30, 1988 Attest:

Donald R Nicholson C.Wayne Burkett Potentate Recorder

January 7, 2018 at 3:00pm

at Kerbela Temple.A special service will be held in honor and to

pay tribute to all Nobles visited by the Black Camel in 2016

Kerbela Annual Memorial Service

Annual Meeting & Public InstallationSaturday, January 6, 2018

2:00 p.m. Annual Meeting - Nobles Only

5:00 p.m. Public Installation - All officers of the Temple, Clubs, and Units elected and/or appointed will be installed. Business suits w/Fez. All Nobles, their families and friends are invited to attend.

7:00 p.m. Nobles Celebration

In Memoriam“Es Selamu Aleikum”


JANUARY 20TH & 21ST, 2018


Proceeds from this event do not benefit Shriners Hosptials for Children. Payments are not deductable as charitable contributions.


Holiday Poinsettia Sale

$18.00

SponsoredbytheDivanLadiesQuestions contact

Debra Vittetoe @ 865-679-4961Contact any Divan Lady

to place an order OR Order forms in office

STOP PLEASE READ

Do you want to make “EASY” money for your club or unit?

HERE IS HOW YOU CAN

Sell brick’s for our Paver Project in the front of the building

$125 per brick with a $50 commission to your unit or club.

Fill out the form on the previous page and put $$$’s in your account.

$18.00

Circus Daddy list as of November 7, 2017

Daniel E CaseDanny Moore, PPLarry G. CoxMatthew RoseMaCaleb RoseThomas M. JohnsDaniel A. GoodmanHerbert V. Kennedy, JrHoward A. Blackmon, Jr.James D Parks, SrJ D CantwellLee MiracleCharlie A CrumleyJerry L WofenbargerTimothy CarpenterDavid M. WhaleyLuther D. TrentJohn E WatsonWilliam C Powell, II

Lane SmithZafer RobackElery E SummersJack L JenkinsKenneth BibleDon Nicholson

CIRCUS MOMJoyce C Kinser

Page 20 December 2017 Kerbela KnewsOTHER NEWS

Daughters of the NileAbdiel Temple No. 147Fellow Officers, Past Queens and Ladies of the household; I hope this finds you doing well. Please lets remember Pr. Jennifer Doane’s family in your prayers and thoughts. It was a shock to them and they are taking it hard. Thank you to everyone that showed your Nile love in their time of need. The Queen’s Ball was a good time for the ones that showed up. The band was great and or own PQ Sherry was on stage with them singing. (Queen’s son and mother-in-law had a great time on the dance floor.) December 14th we are having our Holiday Party and Potluck. Bring a covered dish, gift cards for hospital and a $10-$15 gift to exchange. Hope to see you there. 6:30pm at the Temple.Remember our Temple is Dark so no stated meeting. December brings Hanukkah and Christmas. May all of those wonderful holidays bring peace and joy with God’s love to everyone. Next Stated Meeting is January 11th, 6:45 Social Time, and 7:30 Session. We still have some Christmas Orna-ments left over. We are now selling them at a cheaper price of just $5.00 each. You can get them from any member. Happy Birthday and/or Happy Anni-versary to all the ladies of the household that have one in the month of December. As always, please remember all members, who are sick or in distress, with your prayers, cards, and calls. Contact Pr. Chaplin PQ Judy Olinger at 865-947-4414 if you know of anyone who is sick or in need of our prayers.

In Nile Love and Mystical Pixies Kisses,

Michelle ButcherQueen

Kerbela Cabiri The Past Potentates continue to press forward with their unit. We elected Ill Sir Burkett as our new President and finished our room. We would not have been successful without the aid of many Nobles at the Temple Work Day. In addition to moving the Director Staff’s equipment from the trailer, we still found time to furnish the Cabiri Room and put our bricks in the front of the Temple. If you have not purchased a brick, there is no better way to honor someone that to have a brick placed at the Temple. Please do not forget the Ceremonial on December 2nd, and we could still use a few more candidates. The Divan has done a marvelous job in arranging for a one-time $100.00 petition for the Shrine. All of us should take advantage of this and encourage a Mason to join. Pray for our service members and pray for our country.

Ron Adams PPSecretary

Hillbilly Clan 24 Our Hillbil ly meeting for October was a good one. We elected new officers for the coming 2018 year. Raban of the Clan; Ron Sheldon, Asst Raban; Bart Iddins, Keeper of the Cob; Mike Smith, Guardian of the Still; Chris Madison, Keeper of the Quill; Charlie McDaniel, Guardian of the Strongbox; Ward Cook. For the Hillbilly Gals; Big Momma; Brenda Everhart, Guardian; Sherry Porter, Keeper of the Quill; Denise Madison, Hat Fitter; Becky Smith, Jug Toter; Michelle Butler, Deputies; Pat McDaniel & Kaye Sheldon. After elections we discussed more fun stuff. We are having a CHRISTMAS PARTY! Friday Dec 15th 7pm at Harri-sons Steak House at exit 122 off I-75 in front of Wally World. We are planning a Chinese Auction with a Hillbilly Theme. Really! This is going to be so much fun. For Christmas party info and to reserve a spot; call Ron Sheldon at 865-363-2028. Fun Fest was discussed for our next Ceremonial and we talked about next years Imperial Hillbilly Convention in Charleston, SC, Oct 4-6, hoping we can have a good turnout. That about does it for now; hope to see you at our Christmas Party. Don’t forget our next monthly meeting will be Jan 25th 2018. Let’s keep Tom McKamey in our thoughts and prayers for a speedy re-covery. Remember our troops and Freedom is not free.

Charlie McDaniel“The Possum”

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Publication DatesThe following dates are proposed for the publication of the Kerbela Knews. We will try to stay as close to them as possible. If material is submitted to the office by the deadline date it should make it into the Kerbela Knews to be published approximately 1 1/2-2 weeks later. Dated material and announcements of events should be submit-ted at least two months prior to the event to ensure that it will be published in time.Issue Deadline Publication DateJanuary/February 2018 Jan. 9, 2018 Late JanuaryMarch/April 2018 Feb. 6, 2018 Late FebruaryMay/June 2018 April 3, 2018 Late April

“Es Selamu Aleikum”Life is a story in volumes three the past the present the yet to be.The first we’ve written and laid away.The second we’re reading day by day.The third and last of the volumes three..Is locked from our sight and God keepeth the key.

Glenn L. Shields

Barry P. Wolfe

James M. Moser

Joseph L. Searcy (Associate Member)

Jonathan C. Harrison

C. Duane Fritts

Don Rather

SHRINECLUB&UNITMEETINGDATESBLOUNT COUNTY SHRINE CLUB-4th Monday Shoney's, Maryville 6pmCAMPBELL COUNTY SHRINE CLUB-4th Monday Campbell Co Lodge #778 LaFollette 6pmCLINCH VALLEY SHRINE CLUB-3rd Monday, Shoney’s 2405 Andersonville Hwy. 6pmCOCKE COUNTY SHRINE CLUB-3rd Monday Shrine Bldg. Newport 7pmGRAINGER COUNTY SHRINE CLUB-4th Monday Down Home Restaurant Rutledge 6:30pm dinner 7pm meetingGREAT SMOKY MTN. SHRINE CLUB-2nd Thurs. Applebee's, Sevierville Dinner 6pm Meeting 7pmGREENE COUNTY HILLBILLY UNIT-1st Fri. Mosheim Lodge, 6:30pmGREENE COUNTY SHRINE CLUB-1st Thursday, Ryan's Buffet 2645 East Andrew Johnson Hwy, Greeneville 7pmGREEN COUNTY ROADRUNNER PATROL-1st Friday, Mosheim Lodge, Mosheim 6pmHILLBILLY CLAN 24-4th Thursday, Kerbela 6pm JEFFERSON COUNTY SHRINE CLUB-2nd Tuesday Captin's Galley, Dandridge 6:00pmKERBELA ENGINEERS-2nd Tuesday, Shoney's 1933 West Andrew Johnson Hwy, Morristown, 7:30pmKERBELA KLOWN KORP-1st Tuesday Kerbela Temple 7pmKERBELA ROANE SHRINE CLUB - 1st Thursday, Kingston Lodge, Dinner 6:30pm Meeting 7:15pmKNOXVILLE SHRINE CLUB-3rd Tuesday Kerbela Temple Knoxville 6:30pmKERBELA ROAD RUNNERS-3rd Tuesday Kerbela Temple Knoxville 6pmLOUDON COUNTY SHRINE CLUB-5th Thursday 6:00pm Avery Lodge #593 Lenoir CityMONROE COUNTY SHRINE CLUB-1st Monday Tellico Lodge #80s Madisonville 7pmMORRISTOWN SHEIKS-4th Tuesday Morristown Lodge #231 7:00pmMORRISTOWN SHRINE CLOWNS-2nd Thursday Hamblen Library 7pmMORRISTOWN SHRINE CLUB-2nd Tuesday, Shoney's Morristown, Dinner 6pm, Meeting 7pmNORTH KNOX SHRINE CLUB-2nd Wed, Shoney's Emory Rd at I-74 Powell; Dinner 6pm Meeting 7pmROCO KLOWNS - 1st Tuesday Kerbela Temple 8pmSCOTT COUNTY SHRINE CLUB-1st Thursday Oneida Lodge Oneida 7pmUNION COUNTY SHRINE CLUB - 3rd Thursday J.C. Baker Lodge Maynardville 7pmWEST KNOX SHRINE CLUB-2nd Tuesday West Knox Shrine Club Bldg. 916 Olive Rd, Concord, Dinner 6pm Meeting 7pm

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Kerbela Knews...Kerbela Knews December 2017 I S Page 5Kerbela Go-Karts The Go-Kart Unit turned out in force for the 2017 Circus at Thompson-Boling arena in October. We had a blast