May 2014

VOLUME 32May 2014Official Publication of El Zaribah Shrine in Phoenix, Arizona

ARABIAN TALES

Mother’s Day Brunch

May 11, 2014

Reservations required (602) 231-0300RSVP by May 7, 2014

$25 for Adults advance paid$30.00 at the Door

Children 5 -12 years old $15.00(4 & under free)

HONOR - RESPECT - INSPIRE

ELECTED DIVAN POTENTATE: Gerry Massey CHIEF RABBAN: Chris Hagenian

ASSISTANT RABBAN: George Mather

HIGH PRIEST & PROPHET: Randy Peters ORIENTAL GUIDE: J.C. Reece

TREASURER: Phil Houghton PP

RECORDER: Jack Garrett, PP

APPOINTED DIVAN FIRST CEREMONIALMASTER: Alan Dye

SECOND CEREMONIALMASTER: Bob Beffel

TEMPLE MARSHAL: Lyman Hatch

TEMPLE DIRECTOR: Bob Heard

CAPTAIN OF THE GUARD: Charles Centers

OUTER GUARD: Leonard Williams

CHAPLAIN: Fred Wulff

SHRINE INTERNATIONAL REPRESENTATIVESGerry Massey George Mather Randy PetersEd Stolze, PP

HOSPITAL COMMITTEE Jim Miller, PP

Dave Scrimmanger

Tom Sheldon, Clinics

Los Angeles Salt Lake City Mexico City

BOARD OF GOVERNORS SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN Ed Stolze, PP and Jim Grone J. “Hut” Hutson, PP and Dave Polner, PP Chris Hagenian and Mark Lueck

PUBLIC RELATIONS CHAIRMAN: Ed. Stolze, PP

TEMPLE ATTORNEY:Michael Saltz

(USPS: 013-933) EDITOR: Leo Balthazor, PP W: 602-231-0300 ext 26 | 552 North 40th Street, Phoenix, AZ. 85008 Cell: 602-740-5635 | FAX: 602-231-8737 | E-Mail: [email protected]: One member from each Unit and ClubLAYOUT& DESIGN EDITOR: Krista Harmsworth/KMH Kreations LLC | E-Mail: [email protected] EDITOR: Bobbie Balthazor/KMH Kreations LLC | E-Mail: [email protected] PHOTOGRAPHER: Michael Folker 480-924-1635PRINTER & MAILING: O’Neil Printing 602-258-7789

* NOTE: ALL ARTICLES MAY BE EDITED FOR CONTENT AND SPACE.* NOTICE - Proceeds of all El Zaribah Shriners functions are only for the benefit ofShriners Hospitals for Children where so stated within the advertising materialpertaining to that particular affair. Also, some donations are not tax deductible.

Arabian Tales (USPS: 013-933) is the Official Publication of El Zaribah Shriners, 552 N. 40th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85008. (602) 231-0300

Published monthly except June, July & August.

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POSTMASTER: Please send changes of address to Arabian Tales, 552 N. 40th St., Phoenix, AZ 85008 Attn: Leo Balthazor, Editor, 552 N. 40th St., Phoenix, AZ 85008No contents of this publication can be reproduced without the written authorizationof the editor.

DEADLINE: All copy, advertising, and cancellations are due by the 1st day of the month preceding the month of publication.

Table of ContentsPote’s Message 3Officers and Shrine Email 4Membership 5365 Pay It Forward Program 6Love to the Rescue Ambassador 7Member Benefits 8Hospital Donations 10The Power of Social Media 11Hospital Chairman/Clinic Dates 12Greeters Fishing Tournament 13Mother’s Day Brunch Flyer 14Out and About/Parade Schedule 15Pistachio Flyer 16Cigar Night Flyer 16Shrine Calendar 17Bowing Palooza Photos 18Spring Ceremonial Photos 19WSA Photos 20Unit & Club Mtg. Schedule 21Unit & Club Updates 22Friends of the Arabian Tales 26Shriners on the Go! 28

HONOR - RESPECT - INSPIREEl Zaribah 2014

Red Fez (602) 231-8733 after 4:30 p.m., weekends & holidaysEVENTS COORDINATOR: 602-231-0300

EL ZARIBAH LIVING POTENTATES1986, A. Marshall Austin 2007, Russell Gunther1989, Donald D. Meinershagen 2008, David T. Polner1991, Ronald E. Randleman 2009, James G. Miller1992, Richard H. Russell 2010, Philip W. Houghton1994, Jack M. Garrett 2011, Thomas W. Calvin1998, E.M. “Monty” Fox 2012, Hon. J. Hut Hutson2000, Douglas H. Kurbat 2013, Ed Stolze2001, Leo R. Balthazor 2014, Gerry Massey2002, James L. Willittes

1980, Merrill Putnam, Tangier Temple – Omaha, NE1985, Russell Hinkle, Saladin Temple – Grand Rapids, MI1991, “Buzz” Pedroni, Aahmes Temple – Livermore, CA 1992, Tom Skoog, Ahmed Temple – Marquette, MI 1993, Elwin O. Studebaker, Kerak Temple – Reno, NV1994, Keith Smith, Hillah Temple – Medford, OR1995, Roger Nicholson, Tangier Temple – Omaha, NE1999, Joe Pendergast, El Bekal Temple – Anaheim, CA2002, David A. Gutknecht, Tripoli Temple – Milwaukee, WI2009, Joel Ozment, Moslem Temple – Detroit, MI 2010, Cecil Hammer, Al Kader Temple – Wilsonville, OR

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Arabian TalesVolume 32 – Issue #5

MESSAGE FROM THE POTENTATEIllustrious Sir, Gerry Massey

As 2014 began, I thought of how the year would be divided in 3 sections of 4 month intervals. The first section is in the history books. Now it is time to evaluate what worked and

what can be improved upon. I am really excited how well the pistachio sales are going. By the time you read this, we will have sold over 2,000 bags just within the first 2 months! Remember, this project will continue through the end of the year! Great job, Nobles and Ladies! We have modified the 365 Pay It Forward Program to include Life Members now as well. Check with your Divan members should you have any questions on this. There are a few other projects we are improving as well. You should see those improvements upon our return at the end of summer.

El Zaribah has had many visitors from all over the country in the past few months. Every time I have spoken with them, I have heard what great hosts you all are. Each of them was welcomed with a smile and open arms. Many of them want to come back and affiliate with us. That is what it is all about!

Please consider coming with Lady Janet and me on one of our weekend get-a-ways. We will be going to the Bisbee, Tombstone area over the Memorial Day weekend and we will spend the Labor Day weekend at the Grand Canyon. If you are interested, please give us a

call for the details. There will be tours, shopping and plenty of fun!Finally, I know many of you are traveling to your summer homes soon. Please travel safely.

While we at El Zaribah may only be your part time family during the winter months, we love you full time, year around. We look forward to seeing you again in the autumn. For those staying in the Valley, you know the Shrine never really goes “dark”, we may “dim” the lights for the summer, but there is always something going on at El Zaribah. Have a great Summer and see you soon!

Yours in the Faith,Gerry

Murder Mystery 2014We’ve had a lot of feedback that the Murder Mystery last year was fun for both participants as well as the audience so we will be putting on another one this year. It will be on Oct 10, 2014 and the fundraising will benefit the General Fund this time. So save the date and let me know if you would like to participate.

Gerry

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http://www.shrinersinternational.org/http://www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/http://www.beashrinernow.comhttp://www.shrinersmarketplace.com/http://www.shrinersvillage.com/loginhttp://www.el-zaribah.org

OFFICIAL CALL OF THE POTENTATE:Nobility of El Zaribah

MONTHLY STATED MEETINGWednesday, May 14, 2014

7:00 pm – El Zaribah Shrine CenterFor the Purpose of Old and New Business

Attest: Jack Garrett, PP, Recorder Yours in the Faith, Gerry Massey, Potentate

GERRY MASSEY: [email protected] CHRIS HAGENIAN [email protected] GEORGE MATHER: [email protected] RANDY PETERS: [email protected] JC REECE: [email protected] JACK GARRETT, PP: [email protected] PHIL HOUGHTON, PP: [email protected]

JANE SHELDON: [email protected] LYNN PICINICH: [email protected]

MEMBERSHIP: [email protected] HOSPITAL OFFICE: [email protected] ARABIAN TALES: [email protected] TALES ARTICLES: [email protected]

El Zaribah Shrine Officers, Staff

Email Addresses,

and

Internet Links

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Passed Through Unseen PortalsRichard D. BaumanDonald Wayne CountsHerbert M. Himes

AssociatedMalcolm FarrellJohn F. HermanWilliam Peter Kennedy

RestoredLowell Edwin FoxJeremy Elton Locklar

Jack W. MooreHoward Keith SlackJames XieRobert Zobel

AffiliatedDouglas Clifton Peeples

CreatedAlejandro AndradeG. Michael BogleRobert B. HephnerWilliam Anthony Kenny IX

March 2014 Membership

El Zaribah Shrine

William A. KennyAlfred H. LaraDavid L. McHome Jr.Alexander Charles TovarKeith Waterman

Membership NumbersMembership 2/28/14: 1,575Regular Members : 1,397Associate Members : 178Membership 3/31/14: 1,591Regular Members : 1,410Associate Members: 181

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Arabian Tales Volume 32 – Issue #5El Zaribah Shrine

El Zaribah Shriners365 Pay-It-Forward Program

THE BOTTOM LINEYour dues for the following year are PAID!

You will donate to El Zaribah AT LEAST $131.00 each year for the coming year’s operating budget

El Zaribah has the funds to maintain our programsAND

YOU FEEL GREAT BECAUSE YOU HELPED!!!

Get Your Automatic Deduction Formfrom a 365 Pay-it-forward team member

or call the El Zaribah office at 602-231-0300

THANKS FOR CARING ABOUT THE SHRINE!

The Program is QuiTe simPle...•Agree to pay a minimum of $20.00 a month in an automatic deduction from YOUR checking, savings, or credit card account.•Understand that it continues until you cancel it.

WhaT The Program Does...•It pays your dues for the following year, i.e. 2014 pays 2015 dues•The balance is donated each year to the NEXT YEAR General Fund

Pay iT ForWarD ParTiciPanTs...Roger Weber Guy Williams Phil HoughtonGeorge S. Mather Scott A. Mudd J Allan Corin “Curly”J. C. Reece James G. Thomas Richard D CeyerRandy Peters David A. Smith Norman W. LandreeDana Dobson Mark L. Brown William P. HerzigGerry Massey James G. Miller Jonathan CowenHenry Desenberg Robert Traskell

El Zaribah Shrine

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Arabian TalesVolume 32 – Issue #5Shriner’s Village

Love to the Rescue AmbassadorTHE PUBLIC RELATIONS VOICE March 2014

Former patient and award-winning actor RJ Mitte has been named a national Love to the Rescue Ambassador™ for our health care system’s 2014 Love to the rescue® campaign. Mitte will share his personal story of receiving both treatment for cerebral palsy and encouragement to pursue his dreams through a series of public service announcements and other appearances. Mitte is best known for his role as Walter “Flynn” White Jr. on the AMC television series Breaking Bad.

At age 3, Mitte was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, a neurological condition affecting muscle tone, movement and coordination. It sometimes affects other areas, including speech. He was referred to the Shriners Hospital for Children in Shreveport, LA, where he received care and treatment throughout much of his childhood, and, as a result, overcame many of the effects of his condition.“I can’t

t h a n k S h r i n e r s

Hospitals for Children enough for what they did to help me overcome the effects of cerebral palsy. Had it not been for my doctors and therapists, I would not be walking and talking as well as I am today, “said Mitte. “I know first-hand that Shriners Hospitals for Children is a special place where kids are given a life of possibilities because they send Love to the rescue every day.”

We are pleased to have been able to improve Mitte’s physical abilities, and proud to have him working with us today.

“We are honored to help RJ share his story so others living with disabilities see that there really are endless possibilities to what they can achieve,” said John Cinotto, Imperial Potentate. “Every day Shriners Hospitals for Children sends Love to the rescue by encouraging patients to accept no limits throughout their treatment process. Working with RJ will help us highlight the innovative pediatric care available at Shriners Hospitals for Children.”

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Arabian Tales Volume 32 – Issue #5Shriner’s Village

Benefits for Shrine Members

These discount offers have been submitted by businesses and are listed as a service to Shriners. The businesses are not affiliated with Shriners International and this content is presented for informational purposes only. Shriners International does not endorse

or affirm the quality of products or services provided by vendors.

As a member in good standing with Shriners International, you are the recipient of the many intangible benefits of belonging to our fraternity. Now, through this website

https://www.shrinersvillage.com/Shop/Benefits you also have access to special member benefits and discounts such as the following:

Insurance

• Travelers Auto and Home Insurance Program: Take advantage of special program

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and personal possessions from a highly-rated company

with over 150 years of experience. Call Travelers at

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• Liberty Mutual Insurance: As a Shriner you could

receive exclusive savings on Liberty Mutual Auto and

Home Insurance. Special Offer on Auto and Home

Insurance. We offer personalized coverage, Multi-Car

and Multi-Policy Discounts, 24-Hour Claims Assistance

and more. Liberty Mutual is trusted across the country

for quality coverage and exceptional service. Go to

libertymutual.com/shriners for a free quote or call 800-373-2570.

Rental Car Discount• Hertz discount for Shriners varies by

state. Use CDP number 53642 when

entering your reservation at http://www.hertz.com or call 800-654-3131.

• Avis discount for Shriners varies by

state. Use AWD number S143215 when

entering your reservation at https://

www.avis.com or call US 1-800-331-1212

or Canada 1-800-879-2847.

Check back often to see the discount updates!Note: To make sure you always get the best deal, be sure to check the

discounts with those available to the public or other associations.

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Benefits for Shrine MembersShriner’s Village

Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company provides a wide selection of products to

fit every taste and budget. Use your X Plan Friends & Neighbors

privileges to purchase new vehicles from these great Ford Brands.

Shriners can...

• Go to fordpartner.com

and log in using Shriners

unique partner code

(XY908)

• Research vehicle

specific X-Plan pricing

and incentives

• Review the latest vehicle product information

• View the complete X-Plan rules, as well as, helpful FAQ’s

• Generate Personal Identification Numbers (PINs) for exclusive

X-Plan vehicle pricing

GiftsReceive a 15% discount from the listed participants for online orders only.

Discounts cannot be combined with any other offers. Discount will be

applied at checkout. Offer does not apply to shipping, taxes, surcharges,

gift cards, certificates or codes, previous orders, or international orders, same day orders, or third-party hosted products (e.g. wine). Go to shrinersvillage.com for these online stores:• Red Envelope – unique and personalized

gifts• ProFlowers – flowers and gifts• Cherry Moon Farms – fruit and gift baskets

• Shari’s Berries – strawberries and chocolate gifts• Personal Creations – unique personalized gifts

Check back often to see the discount updates!Note: To make sure you always get the best deal, be sure to check the

discounts with those available to the public or other associations.

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Fraternal Donations for MarchEZ Cigar ClubTransportation Unit

In Memory of Ill. Sir Dave HumphreyMargarete ClaxtonJim and Alice WillittesJerry and Joan Hollis

In Memory of Ill. Sir Larry Kesselring Margarete ClaxtonJim and Alice WillittesJerry and Joan HollisNeves #27, Royal Order of JesterettesBill and Joyce ButlerIvan JohannsenSal and Eveline PicernoGary and Beverly StewartMary LinbergRoger LamoureuxJim TollefsonHarvey HawthorneCharles GrindstaffSharon Oien

In Memory of John McAfee Jim and Jill Thomas

In Memory of Oleta MundisJim and Jill Thomas

Hospital Donations for March 2014

Transportation Fund Donations for MarchTransportation UnitMaynard Flom

In Memory of Ill. Sir Dave HumphreyLeo and Bobbie BalthazorDorothy Netherton

In Memory of Ill. Sir Larry Kesselring Drum & Bugle CorpsPhil and Ronda HoughtonDorothy Netherton

In Memory of Susan SchmidtErnest Schmidt

In Honor of Brian TollefsonCommonwealth Cares Fund, INC

Shriners Hospitals for Children Donations

for March

In Memory of Ill. Sir Larry Kesselring William Sexton

Donations

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Arabian TalesVolume 32 – Issue #5Clinics

Bar

b's Corner

The Power of Social MediaBy, Krista Harmsworth, Arabian Tales Staff/El Zaribah Social Media Team

A note from the Editor...Barbara Hineman has agreed to provide us with stories each month about some of our Shrine Kids. Here is another in the series.

Since the beginning of April, the Social Media team for El Zaribah has been working on getting the El Zaribah Shrine page on Facebook up and really running (www.facebook.com/el.zaribah). As a part of this process, we have been making posts and working hard so members can share what they have been up to as they travel through their day.

Within the first 36 hours of really working to get the page going, we received a lovely note from a parent of one of “our” kids, Nancy D Orta. Nancy shared a couple of pictures of her beautiful little girl, Avianna, and wrote the following:

“I just wanted to say thank you so much for making it possible for my daughter Avianna and I to be able to get to Shriners in Utah . We would be lost without all the amazing things you guys do!

“Thank you, “Nancy”

When I approached Nancy about sharing Avianna’s pictures and story, Nancy was quick to reply, “Yes absolutely! Thank you we are pretty excited with the progress in such little time. This couldn’t have happened with out Shriners!”

Please know that the work you do and the volunteer time you take with El Zaribah IS noticed by the parents who entrust their children to the Shrine system. This also goes to show how powerful Social Media can be.

Please continue to share on our Facbook Page and we will continue to promote the wonderful work done by the members of El Zaribah

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Arabian Tales Volume 32 – Issue #5Clinics

Phoenix Outreach ClinicBoth the Intermountain (Salt Lake City) and

Los Angeles Shrine Clinics in Phoenix are held at Maricopa Medical Center, 2525 E.

Roosevelt St., 3rd Floor.

Outreach Clinic DatesSalt Lake City Los AngelesMay 9, 2014 cancelled September 5, 2014July 11, 3014September 19, 2014November 7, 2014

We’ve had some changes to the Outreach Clinic schedule and I wanted to give everyone an update. First of all, the SLC Hospital Clinic scheduled for May 9, 2014 has been cancelled.

Secondly, the Clinic in September has been changed to Sep 19, 2014 so that it will not conflict with the Circus. A big thanks goes out to Illustrious Sir Hut Hutson for getting this date changed for us.

Please see below for upcoming Clinic Dates. Hope to see you there.

Fraternally,Jim Miller, PPHospital Chairman

From the Hospital Chairman

THE GREETERS UNITOF EL ZARIBAH SHRINE PRESENTS:

GREETERS FISHING TOURNAMENT ON THE RIM CONTACT: TED BROWNELL

[email protected]

SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 2014FISHING STARTS AT FIRST LIGHT

FISHING ENDS AT 3PMMUST WEIGH-IN BEFORE 4pm AT TED’S

*LARGEST FISH $100*HEAVIEST FISH $100

*YOUNGEST TO CATCH A FISH $50*OLDEST TO CATCH A FISH $50

*BASS PRO SHOP GIFT CARD

TOURNAMENT HOSTTED BROWNELL

602.332.65671934 FOREST TRAIL

IN FOREST LAKES, [email protected]

CALL, EMAIL, OR MAIL TED FOR REGISTRATION

All participants must have a valid Arizona fishing license. Those 18 and older can purchase a one-day license at various locations for $15, and $5 for those aged 10-17. Anyone under 10 does

not need a State Fishing License, Saturday the 21st of June, 2014.

ALL FISH MUST BE TAKEN FROM A “RIM” LAKE OR STREAM.Entry fee will be $25 per person,

but entry fee is only $50 for a grandparent with up to 3 grandchildren.

NOTE: "Proceeds are for the benefit of the Shrine’s Greeters Unit and are not tax

deductible"

As an additional bonus, we will be joined by legendary football

coach, Frank Kush. He will offer fishing lessons and guidance with

his own, unique style and flair. There will also be a contest for anyone who can catch a fish larger than coach Kush’s largest. (Good luck with that... could happen.)

Sunday, May 11th11:00AM - 3:00PM

El Zaribah Shrine Auditorium552 N. 40th Street

DeMolay “Rose Talk” between 11 and 12

$25.00 per person with advance purchase by May 7th$30.00 at the door with Reservations

Kids 12 and under $15.00602.231.0300

To make your Reservations!

Dessert BuffetChocolate Fountain

Fresh Fruit | Cakes | PastriesAnd other sweets to make your

Mother’s Day Celebration complete!Champagne | MimosasFernando’s Omelet Bar

Prime Rib and Ham Carving StationsChicken, Fish, and Salad Bar

Kids Buffet

Proceeds are for the benfit of El Zaribah ShrinersPayments are not deductible as charitable contributions

Mother's Day Brunch

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Mother's Day Brunch

CITY DATE LINE-UP STARTPRESCOTT VLY. 6/14 8:00 AM 9:00 AMPAYSON 8/16 8:00 AM 9:00 AMCIRCUS 9/13 PRIOR TO PM SHOWPINETOP/LAKESIDE 9/27 9:00 AM 10:00 AMHAVASU 10/25 9:00 AM 10:00 AMANTHEM 11/8 9:00 AM 10:00 AMTEMPE 11/11 9:00 AM 10:00 AMWINSLOW 11/22 NOON 1:00 PMGLENDALE 12/6 9:00AM 10:00 AM

2014 Parade Information

Out & About

This year, J C Reece and Randy Peters have been working to get our newest Nobles introduced to our Shrine Family through our parades.

We have made contact with all the parade Units and Clubs who occasionally have trouble getting members to attend parades. Because of attendance, many Units and Clubs have little cars that do not get driven. Members who could be marching or playing an instrument are instead driving a truck that pulls a trailer. In some instances, nobody has been there to handle the camels so they have had to stay home. These are a few examples of problems we have had.

We are now in contact with the parade groups to find out if they have cars that will not be driven, trucks that pull trailers that need a driver, help with camels, etc. Then, we contact the new Nobles.

We also ask all new Nobles to sign up for the El Zaribah WebNet Google Group (left side of el-zaribah.org) for event notification. When they are available they need to contact the Oriental Guide or the High Priest & Prophet. All who can help us out, are assigned to a Unit or Club.

This has been working since the Tempe Veteran’s Day parade last November. We have had up to 6 empty parade positions in the past few months that we have filled with new Nobles.

It is working well. We not only help the Unit or Club get a full roster, but the new Nobles meet and get to know many of the Nobles in the Units and Clubs. This is not a recruiting tool, but a way for new Nobles to get an idea of what each group is about and help utilize our parade attractions.

If you are a new Noble to El Zaribah, and would like to help us out and allow our Units and Clubs to utilize all of their parade equipment, cars, animals, etc. please contact J C Reece (Oriental Guide) 602-531-6545 or Randy Peters (High Priest & Prophet) 480-296-3957 .

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The El Zaribah Shrine 4th Annual Cigar Night• Seating is limited to 100 people so buy your tickets

now before the event is sold out!!• Guests recieve a goodie-bag full of cigars,

lighter, smoking item coupons, raffle tickets, etc.• Wine, Port, Single Malt, and Unique Flavored

Spirits Tasting• Door Prizes, Silent Auction, and Live Auction of

rare items from the world, not available here• A gourmet dinner prepared by European trained

Executive ChefTickets: Limited to 100 seats... $99.00 each, or $150.00 Husband & Lady, or $500.00 for a table of 6.

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Arabian TalesVolume 32 – Issue #5Out & About

May 2014Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3

4- Q Cinco de Mayo

5 6-Unit & Club Leaders Mtg.

7 8 9 10

11- Mother’s Day Brunch

12- Nile Lunch and Stated Session

13 14 - Stated Meeting

15 16 17

18 19 20 21 22 23- Weekend Getaway Trip #1

24- Weekend Getaway Trip #1

25 - Weekend Get-away Trip #1

26 - HP #85 Lodge- Weekend Getaway Trip #1

27- LOS Stated Mtg.

28 29 30- Garage Sale(Janet Massey)

31- Garage Sale (Janet Massey)

June 2014Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1- Garage Sale (Janet Massey)

2 3 4 5- AZ Grand Lodge

6- AZ Grand Lodge

7- AZ Grand Lodge

8 9 10 11 12 13 14- Prescott Valley Parade

15 16 17 18 19 20 21- Greeters Fishing Tournament

22 23- HP #85 Lodge

24 25 26 27 28

29 30

July 2014Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3 4 5 Imperial

6 Imperial 7 Imperial 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18 19

20 21 22 23 24 25 26

27 28 29 30 31

August 2014Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2

3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13 14 15 16- Payson Parade

17 18 19 20 21 22 Cornfest SetUp 23 Cornfest

24 Cornfest 25 HP #85 Lodge 26 27 28 29 Weekend Getaway Trip #2

30 Weekend Getaway Trip #2

31 Weekend Getawa TTrip #2

1 Weekend Getaway Trip #2

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Band Band Room Ea Thursday 7:00 pmClowns Clown Room 1st Monday 7:00 pmCulinary Culinary Room 3rd Wednesday 7:00 pmDirector’s Staff Director’s Staff Room 4th Wednesday 7:30 pmEl Dulabs EI Dulabs Room 3rd Wednesday 7:00 pmGreeters Greeters Room 3rd Monday 7:00 pmLegion of Honor Fiesta Room 3rd Monday 6:30 pmMotorcycles Motorcycle Room 2nd Thursday 7:00 pmMounted Patrol Mounted Patrol Room 1st Monday 7:00 pmOriental Band Band Room 2nd Tuesday 7:00 pmPatrol Patrol Room 1st Wednesday 7:00 pmRoadrunners Roadrunners Room 3rd Tuesday 6:30 pmTemple Guard Temple Guard Room 3rd Tuesday 6:30 pmTransportation Transportation Room 1st Wednesday 7:00 pmAir Patrol Various Locations Saturday 9:00 amAl Jondi AI Jondi Room 4th Thursday 6:30 pmApache Wells Apache Hall Room A 2nd Thursday 1:00 pmCasa Grande Various Locations 2nd Thursday 5:30 pmCigar Club Director’s Staff Room 3rd Mon. (Feb, May, Aug, Nov)Computer club Computer Club Room 1st Monday 7:00 pmDrum and Bugle Band Room Ea Tuesday 5:30 pmHiCountry Rebels Various Locations Quarterly TBAHillbillies Various Locations When CalledLake Havasu Yacht Club 1st Thursday 6:00 pmMasonic Youth Red Fez Room 3rd Wednesday 7:00 pmMisfits Various Locations When CalledMobile Nobles Venture Out/Art/Craft Rm. 3rd Thursday 7:00 pmMohave Club Riviera/Bullhead 1st Friday 7:30 pmProvost Provost Room 2nd Thursday 6:30 pmSandbaggers Golf Club EI Zaribah Shrine 2nd Tuesday 6:30 pmShriners Helping Shriners EI Zaribah Shrine 4th Wed. or as needed 6:00 pm Sun Lakes Sun Lakes/ C’wood CC 3rd Mon. (Nov – Mar) 5:00 pmWest Valley Briarwood Golf/ CC 3rd Wednesday 5:30 pmWhite Mtn. Porter Mt. Steakhouse 3rd Sunday 12:00 pmWinslow Club House 2nd Friday 5:00 pmYavapai Elks Club Prescott Valley 2nd Thursday 6:00 pmYoung Guns Red Fez Room 3rd Wednesday 6:00 pmYuma American Legion #19 2nd Tuesday 7:00 pmYuma Foothills Fortuna del Ray 1st Monday 1:00 pmZane Grey Tiny’s Rest Payson 3rd Wednesday 5:30 pm

If you have an approved meeting change,please email us at [email protected] .

Shrine Units & Clubs Meeting Schedule

El Zaribah Shrine

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Arabian Tales Volume 32 – Issue #5Units and Clubs

Culinary UnitThe CIF Barbecue is behind us. 1,000

pounds of great tasting beef brisket done to perfection and not a scrap left over! WOW, can’t believe how great it was. A special thanks to Culinary

member Dave Smith for telling me about the hot gloves, they really saved our hands. We may get this cooking figured out in another 30 years.

We have finally chosen new unit shirts! Not sure when their debut will be, but it is sure to be a “not to be missed event.”

Mike Fenno has a #3 Dale Earnhardt car parade car for sale. When we sold the other 2 cars we donated $1,000 to the Temple.

Remember, I am the guy with the clean apron and Hal is the one with beans on his shoes, I won’t say what Ralph is wearing, but hopefully it is a new Unit shirt!Ken Conner, Culinary Scribe?

Director’s Staff UnitThank you to everybody who helped

with the “Big Day” on March 22. The Director’s Staff worked the Ceremonial with setup and tear-down and held the Steak Fry and Official Visit all on the same day. The Executive Committee

sincerely thanks each and every one of you for the great day we put on.

We will need volunteers for Lake Havasu, so set that time in October aside. We encourage you to join us as it is always a great time. .

We are always looking for new members so if you are interested please join us at 6PM in the Red Fez Room for dinner prior to our meeting. You and your Lady will be our guests.

Greeters UnitThe Greeters Fishing

Tournament is on Saturday, June 21 centered around Ted and Denise Brownell’s home on

the on the Rim. The entry fee is $25 and prizes will be gift cards from Bass Pro Shop. Awards will be given for the longest and heaviest fish caught in a lake or stream that is on “the rim” as well as to the youngest and oldest anglers. We will be joined by legendary football coach, Frank Kush, who will offer fishing lessons with his own, unique style and flair. There will also be a

contest for anyone who can catch a fish bigger than coach Kush’s largest. Many thanks to Chuck Richards and Jasper Nichols, Honorary Greeter, for their help in the planning of this event.

Like the Marines, we’re always looking for a few good men. Join us at 5:30 PM for libations and dinner before our Unit meeting.

Ellis (Nick) Nichols 1st VP

Legion of Honor UnitOn April 6 Legion of Honor members

presented the Colors at a luncheon put on By Arizona Lodge #2. The luncheon recognizes all the civic activities that a local Marine Veterans Group does.

It must be said that Ex-Marine SGT. Jeremy Cottrell looks real sharp in his Marine uniform. We of the Legion of Honor are honored to have participated with Jeremy in this function and appreciate him for inviting us. By the way, our color guard consisted of a member of each branch of service. Now, that’s unusual!

The Legion of Honor Unit consists of Nobles that have served honorably or are currently members of the armed forces of their country. Eligible Nobles and their Ladies are invited to check us out. Many of us meet for dinner in the Red Fez room prior to the meeting.Scribe - PC / Adj. /Fin. Officer - Virgil Johnston

Motorcycle UnitWhat a night we had at the

Bowling Palooza. It took 50 volunteers, and of that number 13 were from outside the Unit. Thanks to all of you for helping.

Special thanks to the chairmen Mick Degn and Jerry Weiers, Mayor of Glendale. It was a long but rewarding night and we will be presenting a whopping check to the Potentate in the near future.

We welcome Manny Campana and David Aguayo to our unit. The Motorcycle Unit has a Facebook page and we add pictures and information every day so search for us and like our page, please.

Here’s a big thanks and applause to our officers for 2014 who have worked tirelessly to make everything happen.

Bob Hicklin

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Mounted Patrol Unit Howdy folks, we are looking forward

to some interesting and fun summer activities. We have the Prescott parade and cookout at the Haylo ranch over the first weekend of July

and will be participating in the Payson Parade the middle of August. Please stay tuned for times and exact places and for last minute changes should there be any.

Although we sometimes do not have a regular monthly meeting immediately after a ride, we did have a meeting in May and we discussed a few topics. We would really would like some input from all the members about the new jacket or vest.

The ride at the beautiful EZ Ranch was once again fantastic, and successful. Approximately 50 folks had a great time visiting, participating in the round up, competing in the riding events, and of course chatting and singing by the campfires. Please try to attend and bring a friend to the next ride.

For sure, try to make any and all functions you can. The unit needs you.

We hope to see you soon.Vaya Con Dios

Patrol UnitThe Patrol won the first

prize at the Bash Before the Ball. We also managed to fill more than three tables at the

Pote’s Ball. Most of the time we do our duties and go out for Pizza, but this year we stayed for dinner and brought Pizza to the Pote. This was all done to support Ill Sir Gerry Massey who is a member of the Patrol and his Lady Janet, who is a very active member of the Patrol Ladies.

We held our annual St. Patrick”s Dinner. The next day we were involved in the Ceremonial and Arch Degree as well as the short Parade. I am proud to say that the Patrol has three of its members active with the Ritualistic and Arch Degrees. We also have several members who volunteer at the Shrine Clinics. If you would like to join a unit that is really involved, then check out the Patrol Unit.Ken

Transportation UnitWe are proud to announce that we

have three new members; Matt Armer, Marvin Klassen, and Keith Watermann. Matt has had his little truck out three times already and Keith will have his

vehicle parade ready pretty soon. Marvin got to drive in his first parade and is looking for his own truck. Tom Willet has also brought another semi-truck into our parade team. He recently led our parade troop and did a fine job. We also had a good showing at Roadrunner Park in Scottsdale. This growth and participation is exciting.

We were proud to participate, along with the Air Patrol, at the Bash before the Pote’s Ball presenting different forms of transportation. We served Chili along with Ham and Beans to those in attendance. We had pictures posted of various events.

Upcoming on our calendar is a parade in Yarnell on May 10 and a parade in Williams on May 24th.

We are in an exciting time with a lot of energy and want all of our members to enjoy the growth and activity.

Apache Wells Shrine ClubWe are having a Steak Fry for

members and guests on May 17th. Since the club goes dark from June till September, this will be the last chance

to get together as a club until fall. See you there.

Have a good summer and we will see y’all in the fall. The first fall function will be the Steak Fry at the Gazebo on September 18th at 5 PM.Jack Roberts, Scribe

Computer ClubOur April regular meeting was well

attended. Considerable discussion occurred regarding Microsoft’s ending support to the Windows XP Operating

System (April 8, 2014) and what the options are: Upgrade to Windows 7 or 8.1.

Our “Fix-it Time” was busy with a number of problems including that removing “junk” program files from a new laptop, what the basic files a rather novice user needs to have on a new machine that will replace an “XP” machine, and a machine apparently losing its

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battery backup etc. Our Gurus do great work with these challenging problems and they are appreciated.

We enjoy meeting in the Red Fez room for dinner and visiting with each other prior the meeting.Virgil Johnston, Club Secretary

Drum and BugleThe Drum & Bugle Corps lost another

former member with the passing of Ken Smith in late March. Ken was also a former member of the Roadrunners Our Condolences go out to Ken’s family.

We’ve had a tough year thus far with former members. Illustrious Sirs Dave Humphrey and Larry Kesselring were also former Drum & Bugle members. Our thoughts and prayers continue for Dave’s and Larry’s families. They are truly missed.

The Drum & Bugle Corps will probably take a month or two off from practice during the summer, but we will be back again practicing in August for the Cornfest. During the summer months we lose a few that spend their time in cooler places. We’ll do our best to encourage them to hurry back to Phoenix to join us in preparation for our Cornfest performances.

We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable summer.Alto Bugle

Mobile Nobles Shrine ClubIll Sir Jerry Massey, along with Divan

members, presented a check to M.J. Miller, Director of Development at the Salt Lake City Shrine Hospital. The check was presented on behalf of the El Zaribah

Mobile Nobles Shrine Club and will be used for the Patient Protective Clothing Program and

the Family Housing Program. Representing the Mobile Nobles were Nobles Fred Shaw, Junior Grimm and John LeClair.

Provost ClubWe are well into 2014 and events

have been picking up. Our rentals show signs of improvement and our Shrine events have increased. The

Provost Club has been working to support all these functions. Provost Officers check the duty roster and try to work some of them.

You are invited to join us in the Red Fez room at 5:00 pm for dinner and fellowship prior to the 6:30 pm meeting. Please come and join us.

The Provost Club motto is “Protecting and serving the Shrine” and our mission is “To provide security at the temple events and assist the Potentate as requested”.

Join Us if you are interested Working as security for your Shrine. Please contact Captain Don Obara (480-361-6339) or Email him at [email protected].

(Points to Ponder) It does not matter how rich or poor you are as long as you got money

(Words of Wisdom) Your temper is one of your more valuable possessions. Don’t lose it.Scribe, Don Obara, [email protected]

West Valley Shrine ClubOur March meeting was very well

attended. Dinner was great. We had a drawing, and several people won! The entertainment was a magician. It

was entertainment at its best!During the summer months we meet for

lunch at 12:00, at Tivoli Gardens on Bell Road. Reservations are required! Contact Secretary Bob Omer at 623-505-9293 or [email protected] for reservations.

Whie Mountain Shrine ClubThe sale of the Pistachio nuts is going

well. We have gotten very positive comments from everyone about the freshness of the nuts and minimal

waste.Fred Lara and Rob Hephner are two new El

Zaribah Nobles from the Show Low area who joined at the March Ceremonial. Fred Lara has wanted to be a Shriner since he was a young child due to the help given to him and his family by the Shriners, and Rob Hephner is a local radio

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personality.We are preparing to participate in the annual

Show Low Freedom Fest 4th of July parade. The float with updated banners and signs with a giant Fez will be featured.

We are looking forward to participating in Pinetop’s Fall Festival Parade (in the cool pines) on September 27 after which will be the Potentate’s Official Visit.

Daughters of the NileThe theme for the Daughters of the

Nile this year is to “follow your stars”. Our goals are sharing, caring and loving each other while we provide monetary support to the Shriners Hospitals for

Children. We are the second largest contributor to the hospitals after the Shriners themselves. Last year we donated over $1.5 million to this great philanthropy.

Our bags are packed and the officers of

Qadesh Temple are off to the 98th Annual Supreme Session in Omaha, Nebraska. We will bring greetings from the members of Qadesh Temple as well as the Nobles of El Zaribah.

We wish everyone a safe summer whether at home or while you travel.Betty Gough, Queen

LOSNAThe installation of newly elected

officers for Sphinx Court # 65 was a success. Thank you to all who were able to attend and enjoy our

celebration.In May we travel to Wichita, Kansas for our

Grand Council Session. I am looking forward to our clubs & units who will be performing. They have been working diligently on their routines.

I wish everyone a pleasant summer.Gina Baird, High Priestess

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