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THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF TEBALA TEMPLE A.A.O.N.M.S.

Dave Babcock, Potentate Vol. 12, No. 4, April 2012

TebalaTebala GramGram Oasis of Rockford Desert of Illinois

Sword of Bunker Hill 5/5

Pyramid Club Open House 5/9

Mothers’ Day Dinner 5/11

Potentate’s Trip to New Orleans 5/22 – 27

Scottish Rite Reunion 4/13 & 14

TebalaGram deadline for submissions 4/14

Tebala Shrine Temple Monthly Meeting 4/18

Tebala Spring Ceremonial with 2nd Section 4/21

Last month, Tom Watson and his Lady Nancy stopped at US Cellular to look at new phones. The sales con-sultant introduced herself as Serenity Fox. She asked Tom if he was a Shriner (Tom had a Shriner jacket on). He said yes he was, and she said, “Thank you.” Serenity told them that her son Galvin (age 6) is a Shriner’s Hospital “Kid.” Galvin was born three months premature with complications. At one year of age, he was diag-nosed with a form of Cerebral Palsy which affected his legs and the ability to walk. Galvin has had three surger-ies and goes into Chicago’s Shriners Hospital every six months for ongoing treatments. Serenity commented on the wonderful care and compassion of all the doctors and staff at the Hospital, and how they always make Galvin feel special. She said that at their visit in January, Galvin was given a gift. It was a construction toy (Backhoe) and he loved it. She was told that the toys were donated from one of the Shrine Temples. Tom told her that the toy Galvin received was one of the centerpieces from Tebala’s Installation of Officers dinner which were all donated to the Hospital. Great idea, Potentate Dave Babcock, it’s great to see a good idea come full circle. Tom told Serenity about Tebala’s St. Patrick’s Day Party, and if she would be interested in coming, he would drop off the information to her. Well, Serenity did attend the party along with her boyfriend, Joe Almond and his parents, her parents, Galvin, and Galvin’s little brother Blake (age 4). Galvin is doing great, as many of you might have noticed at the St. Patrick’s Party. Galvin and Blake were having a great time dancing and playing on the dance floor. It was a pleasure to have them there. As always, a great time had by all.

Tebala

has a special guest

at St.Patrick’s

Day Party!

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T e b a l a w o r k i n g m o v i n g H e a v e n a n d E a r t h f o r t h e K i d s !

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Greetings Nobles!

It seems like just yesterday that I was writing my

thoughts for the March TebalaGram. Time is just rac-

ing by!! First I want to thank everyone that attended

the St. Patrick’s Day Dinner/Party. We had a great

turnout and many of the non-Shriners indicated to me

that they had a wonderful time and that they will attend

future events that are open to the public. You never

know where you might find a potential new noble!

I also had an opportunity to attend the Shrine Wid-

ows Luncheon at Peterson Meadows. I really enjoyed the wonderful food

and great conversations! These Ladies are a tremendous asset to Tebala!

A special Thank You to Alice Alfredson for including me in this wonderful

event.

Queen Jenny Patterson and all of the officers of the Daughters of the

Nile were installed in a wonderful ceremony on March 18th. Each year, I

marvel at all of the hard work that goes into this event. I would like to

thank Jenny, her advisors and everyone else that made this event so special.

Looking forward, we really have a lot on the horizon! The Scottish Rite

Reunion is April 13th & 14th in Freeport. Try to make time to attend at

least some of the degrees; you won’t regret it!

The following weekend is our Spring Ceremonial. I am so excited at

the prospect of creating several new Nobles! We must all make them feel

welcome and offer our support as they enter our Fraternity. Also please

continue to be on the lookout for potential new Nobles for the Fall Cere-

monial.

As an incentive for bringing in new Nobles, we are reinstating “Tebala

Bucks”. “Tebala Bucks” are back! The top line signer on each new peti-

tion for membership in Tebala will receive 20 “Tebala Bucks”. These

“Bucks” can be used to pay for functions, meals, dues & Tebala Logo

items. Additional opportunities to earn “Tebala Bucks” will be added in

the future. Start collecting your “Bucks” today!

On May 11th we will be holding our Mother’s Day Dinner. Again this

year Hoffman House will prepare a fabulous Steak & Lobster Dinner.

Gentlemen, bring your mothers and/or any other lady in your life that you

could not do without!

The Potentate’s Trip is from May 22nd thru 27th. Space is limited so call

now to make your reservation.

The Circus is coming to town June 1st thru 3rd!! Please remember to

participate in the Circus Daddy & Granddaddy programs when you receive

your vouchers. More than ever before, we need your help & financial sup-

port for this event.

Why not start a new family tradition? Children, bring your fathers …

fathers bring your children to Blackhawk Farms Raceway and help raise

money for Tebala’s Transportation Fund. You will be absolutely amazed

by the beautiful park like grounds. This is also a great opportunity to see

some antique/vintage cars & vintage planes.

Yours in Faith,

Dave Babcock

Potentate

mailto:[email protected]





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P l a c e Y O U R a d v e r t i s em e n t i n t h e T e b a l a G r a m T O D A Y !

TEBALA SHRINE TEMPLE MEETING MINUTES, March 21, 2012 DAVE BABCOCK Potentate

JOHN MILLIREN Chief Rabban

LOY RICE Assistant Rabban

LARRY KEYSER

High Priest & Prophet

VERNON PEARSON Treasurer

MARK TORRANCE Recorder

Those present per register.

THE MEETING WAS CALLED

TO ORDER AT 7:30 P.M. BY:

DAVE BABCOCK, Potentate

MINUTES: Motion made by Tony

Kerby, 2nd by Matt Thomann to dis-

pense with the reading of the min-

utes. Finance committee report by

Pete Holm. Reported they approved

paying of the bills

TREASURER’S REPORT: Vernon

gave a report (see attached docu-

ments). Motion made by Tom

Brawner, P.P., 2nd by Carlos Duran,

to accept Treasurer’s report as pre-

sented. Motion passed.

INVESTMENT REPORT: Motion

made by Tony Kerby, 2nd by Carlos

Duran to accept investment report

as presented, motion passed.

PRESENTATION OF BILLS:

Finance committee recommended

paying the bills. Motion made by

Gene Gambrel, 2nd by Bill Robert-

son, P.P. to pay the bills, motion

passed.

DEATHS, DEMITS, RESTORA-

TIONS: Starting membership 1191, restored

0;expired 4;suspensions 2; associ-

ates 13;loss of 6;total membership

1185.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:

CIRCUS – Loy Rice explained that

we have a new telemarketer and ad

forms.

HOSPITAL – Ron Obara, P.P.

reported that the hospital is in need

of patients.

TEBALAGRAM – Pete Holm

needs articles photos, etc.

SHRINE HIGH SCHOOL

FOOTBALL GAME – Trying to

raise $100.00 to get this game go-

ing. We do receive some monies

back for our transportation fund.

July 14th is a parade in Blooming-

ton, IL at IL Wesleyan. Mohammed

has been doing this for 37 years,

this year all IL Temples will be par-

ticipating. Tickets are coming in the

middle of May.

ONIONS – Paul Thorne reported

date of end of April, 27th or 1st of

May.

MEAT DRAWING – Chuck Slater

& John Milliren reported the draw-

ing will be April 21st at the Ceremo-

nial. Wheel of Meat at the Hoffman

House didn’t go as planned.

RECYCLING – Ill Sir Dave says it

is going great, thanks for all your

help.

ROCKFORD SPEEDWAY – Hol-

lie Guist reported July 28th is the

date, letters will be going out to last

years sponsors.

BLACKHAWK FARMS - Fa-

thers Day weekend. Planning on

this being a great event this year; it

is getting better every year.

KARNAVAL OF KARNAGE –

Mark reported that we need newer

semi-trailers if we have to move.

OLD BUSINESS: Still taking con-

tracts in for lawn care.

NEW BUSINESS: Loy Rice gave a

report on the Assistant Rabban’s

school. Major goals #1 increase

membership, 5% new members; 2%

restoration; 2% suspensions. This

year we need to have 52 new mem-

bers, need to restore 21 members,

not to suspend more than 21 mem-

bers. Try to get members back by

picking them up and taking them

home. Get people interested in be-

ing here again. LET’S MAKE IT

FUN !!!

Tom Brawner, P.P. made a motion,

2nd by Carlos Duran, to accept both

the candidates’ petition; motion car-

ried.

Roger Palmer informed the Nobility

about a program he is putting to-

gether for musicians to help them

with their musical endeavors. The

program will be a scholarship pro-

gram in honor of his father, Dee

Palmer.

Bear Barker gave John Milliren his

certificate to be an usher at the Hos-

pital. Bear is in charge of ushers.

Anyone interested contact Bear.

Gene Gambrel gave a report on R.

Duncan Brown, doing great.

Don Carlson asked if we could look

into fixing the siding on the hangar.

Ill Sir Dave thanked Bill Robertson,

P.P. & Larry Keyser for represent-

ing Tebala at Ainad. St. Patty’s

party went well, thanks to all. New

contract for telemarketer is – 40%

for the 1st $100,000; 45% over that.

Art Hass made the motion, 2nd by

Matt Thomann, to approve the con-

tract; motion passed. West Lake

Village for Directors Staff golf play

day. April 21st will have a 2nd sec-

tion at the Ceremonial. Chuck Sla-

ter spoke about the Connor Wright

foundation, in need of $1,000 to

upgrade their website. Joe Klinck

made motion, 2nd by Gene Gambrel

to renew the copier contract; motion

voted down. William Keyser made

a motion, 2nd by Tony Kerby to so-

licit bids to price a new copier with

a three year monthly contract

against a maintenance contract. Mo-

tion passed.

GOOD OF THE ORDER – Bill

Robertson, P.P. presented a check

for $250.00 from the NDK Com-

pany for the Hospital for the Speak-

ers Bureau in appreciation for them

speaking at their event.

MEETING ADJOURNED AT

9:10 P.M.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:

MARK TORRANCE

RECORDER



NOBILITY BIRTHDAYS IN April

1st

Stephen L. Butler

Kenneth Curtright

2nd

David C. Brown

Richard W. Meyer

Ken Olafson, PP

3rd

Thomas E. Brown

John B. Eichler

Robert E. Glenny

George Schlupp, Jr

4th

Gordon D. Asher

Dave R. Bush

Michael Corirossi

Melvin Goldman

5th

Dennis Bussian

Terry Falconer

Robert G. Johnson

Lloyd Schneiderman

Conard L. White

6th

Joyce Jackson

Warren N. Ramsey

7th

Arnold C. Larsen

Thomas E. Vola

Larry F. Zimmerman

8th

Robert H. Felker

9th

Gordon Benson

William Blomgren

Richard Diaz

Barry L. Kasmar

Douglas H. Love

Gene McGee

10th

Martin Smith

11th

Carlos Duran

Earl V. Fulling

David L. Kennedy

Charles Parks

12th

James T. Duddy

Dale Macklin

13th

Ronald E. Niday

Gilbert Okeson

Philip Sulser

14th

Kent A. Mallquist

Gale R. Miller

Sidney Shoumake

15th

Robert Christianson

16th

Ulrich W. Dieterle

Daniel J. Nicholas

17th

John L. Crandall

James D. Halter

Billy G. Preston

Mark E. Torrance

18th

Paul B. Brands

Charles K. Ellsworth

Michael J. Lydon

Jeffrey Setchell

19th

Roger W. Cummings

Irvin Cuthbertson

J.Brick Vandersnick

20th

James S. Bauer

Richard L. Bean

Glynn Frankland

William Sweet

21st

Michael Hoeth

Richard Jacobson

Aubert C. Ruth

Samuel Vandyke

22nd

Robert O. Brice

Thomas L. Hosmann

Glenn R. Mapes

Ralph Olson

Mark Struppa

23rd

Donald Hudson

Charles Mongan, Jr.

Thomas E. Whitaker

24th

Glen Ballinger

Richard A. Hill

Gayle R. Plapp

James Sklavanitis

25th

Kevin Rothermel

26th

R. Duncan Brown, PP

Richard A. Garrett

27th

Russell E. Korn

Stewart Smith

28th

Marvin Alderks

Christopher Phelps

29th

Gene Darfler

30th

Anthony F. DiAna

Dort Fauntleroy

Gail Goodell

George Irick, Jr.

Theodore Kiefer



Chaplain’s Call Personal Message from your Chaplain

Why I Accepted Here it is in February 2012 as I am writing this article for the Tebala Gram to be published in April of this same year. It continually amazes me how God works wonders in our lives when we become open and receptive to the movement of his spirit. I have had the privilege of serving a number of churches over the years and through each of those experiences been blessed with the opportunity to gain a closer more comprehensive awareness of God’s influ-ence in our world as well as in my own personal life. It is very easy to pick up a text book and read about the history of a people, a nation, or even an individual and discover where deci-sions were made that made it possible for various events to take place. For example; we can look at the Old Testament, read about the struggles of the Hebrew people and their desire to have a better life and discover that they prospered and grew only when they placed God first in their lives. We can read about the history of our own nation and discover why we as a na-tion were ultimately faced with the necessity of legally providing all citizens to with the free-dom to vote as well as having equal opportunities in the work force of our nation. These de-cisions did not come easy and in fact are even being debated to this very day within various bodies of our government. Individuals who believed in their importance sometimes were

called to sacrifice their own life for the benefit of those who would follow after them. To be able to observe our own jour-ney and learn from our own mistakes is more difficult! It requires of us a willingness to admit that we may have made a mistake. That perhaps the foundation upon which a previous decision was made was not as correct as previously believed. Personal growth and change is hard! Once a change is achieved it must continue to be maintained, nourished, and strength-ened. Individuals like Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King, George Washington, the various signers of the Declaration of Independence as well as many others believed so strongly in their cause that they gave everything they had including their own lives to the endeavor at hand. The desired fulfillment of a dream or goal is not something that simply happens on its own without producing any duress to those who both embrace the change as well as those who oppose it. Individuals who have died on the various battlefields around the world willingly sacrificed themselves in an effort to protect and defend not only the life of a buddy, but also their country and the ability of their loved ones to have a blessed future as well as a better life tomorrow than they have today. It is as we commit ourselves to a cause greater than ourselves, under the guid-ance of a Supreme Being (God), that progress is achieved in spite of the resistance encountered along the way. When I was provided with the opportunity to become the Chaplain for Tebala I proceeded to seek guidance and came to understand that the membership of our fraternity consists of individuals from all walks of life, many religions (both Chris-tian and Non-Christian), even different cultures as well as career fields. In understanding this it became clear to me that the role of the Chaplain was involved with helping our fraternity continue to be open to the movement of Divine Spirit as well as Divine Wisdom through all perspectives and religious persuasions. This I decided was a tremendous opportunity to be a personal witness of my own faith and serve not only Tebala but also serve the families of all those men who have made the commitment to be a member of our great fraternity. It is through this activity of faith that the lives of all the children we assist in receiving the medical help through our hospitals and their respective families are likewise blessed. I have during the last several years while serving in this position as Chaplain been faced with situations where I had to choose to either serve a Christian Faith (which is my own perspective) or serve as a Spiritual Presence that also represents and reflects the viewpoints and faith of other religious positions. I pray that through the grace of God I successfully ac-complish this in a manner that pays tribute to the faith of all members of our fraternity. For those who choose to believe that I may have failed in this endeavor I seek your forgiveness but reserve to God (The Supreme Ruler and Creator) to make the final judgment. As you can hopefully see, the role of the Chaplain is more than simply being available to say a prayer at the appropriate time, or wearing a Fez that has Chaplain on it. The role of the Chaplain is to be a vessel through which the grace and pres-ence of God can be seen in our midst. If any member of our Fraternity, including Tebala, Scottish Rite, York Rite, the various Blue Lodges as well as any family or extended family member or friend are ever in need of prayer or spiritual coun-seling I stand ready to be of assistance. I pray for our Potentate (each year) and know that God is at work within him and his Lady plus each member of the Divan and their Ladies, as they devote the time, energy, and finances to the endeavor of making Tebala stronger tomorrow than it is today. That prayer also extends out to each Noble associated with this temple and their respective families. May each of you feel the strength of God’s presence within but also may each member of your family be likewise blessed beyond measure. May God’s Love and Blessings fill your life with great joy, peace, and happiness? May we all realize that by placing God first in all areas of our lives great miraculous events will unfold through us. I look forward to seeing you at the Tem-ple! I also celebrate your personal commitment to be an example that others desire to emulate in their own lives. God Bless us all, your Chaplain and fellow Noble,

Rev. Les McClelland

Tebala Temple Chaplain

815-222-7943 Phone

[email protected]

7399 Bermuda Drive

Rockford, Illinois 61108




Contact Dean White, Secretary, at 815-233-0513

Register Candidates Early-Contact Consistory Office Members-Renew Your Interest & Join us for Fellowship.

Valley of Freeport

Scottish Rite Spring Reunion Friday, April 13th & Saturday April 14th

Friday Registration

4:15-5:15 PM

4° 5:30 PM

Dinner 6:15 PM

14° 7:00 PM

Saturday Registration

8:00 AM

15° 9:00 AM

17° 11:00 AM

Lunch 12:30 PM

Class Exercises

& Introductions 1:15 PM

19° 1:30 PM

31° 3:00 PM

32° 4:00 PM

Tebala Shriners Bill Robert-

son, P.P., Bill Condon, Tem-

ple Chairman, and Larry

Keyser, High Priest and

Prophet, recently pre-

sented a program on Shrin-

ers Hospitals for Children

at the Chamber of Com-

merce Breakfast Before

Business event held at the

Belvidere Township offices.

Bill Robertson, P.P. of

Tebala Shrine, presents

a $250 check from NDK

Company, Belvidere, IL, to

Potentate Dave Babcock.



MONTHLY TEMPLE MEETING 7:30 PM, Wednesday, April 18th, 2012

At Tebala Shrine Center Attitude Adjustment 5:30 PM, Dinner 6:30 PM

Buffet Dinner prepared by S, H, B, G & Co. Illustrious Sir Dave Babcock invites all Nobles to attend.

Reservations are requested by Monday, April 16th, 2012 Call the Tebala Office at 815-332-2010

Hosted by: Ogle County Shrine Club, Aide In Charge: Chuck Slater

Potentate vs. Chief Rabban Vote With Your Donation to the Tebala Membership Fund To Decide Who Will

Represent the Divan in the Spring Ceremonial Second Section Finale on April 21, 2012 The Directors Staff will collect donations to decide the ‘winner’. The Shriner donating the most to the

Membership Fund will be able to ‘help’ the winning Divan member through the Second Section Finale.

11:00 AM Registration NOON Lunch 1:00 PM 1st & 3rd Sections 3:00 PM 2nd Section 5:00 PM Social Hour 6:00 PM Dinner $20.00 Per Person 7:00 PM Fezzing Ceremony with “The Badge of a Shriner”

Spouses Schedule Luncheon at Lino’s

5611 East State St., Rockford, IL 61108

11:30 AM Social Hour 12:30 PM Lunch $16.00 Per Person 1:15-3:00 PM Program 5:00 PM Rejoin Spouses for Social Hour 6:00 PM Dinner

Tebala Shrine Spring Ceremonial April 21, 2012

2012 TEBALA MEAT DRAWING TO BE HELD APRIL 21, 2012 AT TEBALA SHRINE CENTER

7910 Newburg Road, Rockford, IL (815-332-2010)

MEAT FURNISHED (in form of In-Store credit)

BY EICKMAN'S PROCESSING CO.

3226 S. Pecatonica Road, Seward, IL (eickmans.com)

IST PRIZE: $400.00 IN-STORE CREDIT AND CHEST FREEZER 7 cubic foot PROVIDED BY AL GRACE APPLIANCES & TV

811 W. Riverside Boulevard., Rockford, IL (algrace.com)

2ND PRIZE: $200.00 IN-STORE CREDIT

3RD PRIZE: $100.00 IN-STORE CREDIT WINNER NEED NOT BE PRESENT

TICKETS ARE $5.00 EACH OR 5 FOR $20.00



LOVES PARK SHRINE CLUB NEWS…(and random thoughts)

Did you remember to change

your clock? If not, do you wonder

why you’re early or you missed it

altogether? If you are not reading or

enjoying this column I hope some-

body checks your vitals.

Our first meeting of the year is

approaching rapidly, April 17 to be

specific. Your meeting notice will

have more details. Roger wants

O’DOULS, Bruce sez Miller Lite.

Better show up and see what hap-

pens. Incoming dues are at the

trickle stage. If you neglected to

send in $10.15 for 2012, the address

is at the end of the column. Loves

Park Shrine Club hosts the June

Temple Meeting. Mark your calen-

dar.

Something for Everyone TIME:

Brian Teaser Time:

Leon hit the jackpot at a Casino

recently. The payout was $85.00. It

contained the same number of dimes,

quarters and half-dollars. How many

of each coin were there? Keep read-

ing for the answer.

Miscellaneous:

The wall that gave New York’s

Wall Street its name was 12 feet tall

and 1340 feet long. It was erected in

1653 by Dutch colonists for protec-

tion from their enemies.

Mice, whales, elephants, giraffes

and man all have seven neck verte-

bras.

Barack Obama is the 44th presi-

dent, but Grover Cleveland served

two separate terms, which is why

only 43 men have been president.

A zebra is white with black

stripes, not black with white stripes.

The custom of shaking hands

with strangers came from the desire

to show both parties were unarmed.

Ponderings:

There are two kinds of people in

this world, those who finish what

they start and ………..

A good time to keep your mouth

closed is when you are in deep wa-

ter.

Once the game is over, the king

and the pawn go back into the same

box.

Enjoy the little things, for one day

you may look back and realize they

were big things.

When a husband brings his wife

flowers for no reason, there’s a rea-

son.

Every exit is an entry to some-

where else.

Now and then it’s good to pause

in our pursuit of happiness and just

be happy.

Lead us not into temptation. Just

tell us where it is; we’ll find it.

One who helps early helps twice.

I was walking down the street

wearing glasses when the prescrip-

tion ran out.

The surest way to be late is to

have plenty of time.

Who Said That?

“It is better to be silent and be

thought a fool, than to speak and re-

move all doubt.”

Abraham Lincoln

“Thinking is the hardest work

there is, which is probably the reason

why so few engage in it.”

Henry Ford

“You must learn from the mis-

takes of others. You can’t possibly

live long enough to make them all

yourself.” Sam Levinson

“If you don’t know where you’re

going, you’ll end up somewhere

else.” Yogi Berra

“My success just evolved from

working hard at the business at hand

each day.” Jonny Carson

“Experience is not what happens

to a man. It’s what a man does with

what happens to him.”

Aldous Huxley

“Doubt is often the beginning of

wisdom.” M. Scott Peck

“Tomorrow is a mystery. Today

is a gift. That is why it is called the

present.” Eleanor Roosevelt

Brain Teaser Answer:

There were 100 of each coin.

Recent T-Shirt Sightings:

Everything I say is fully

substantiated by my own opinion.

I JUST LOOK OLD.

YES. BEER QUALIFIES

AS AN APPETIZER.

HANDYMAN’S RULE:

Cut To Fit, Beat Into Place

I WAS BORN AWESOME

Think Outside The Quadrilateral

Parallelogram

FORGET THE FOUNTAIN OF

YOUTH. WHERE’S

THE FOUNTAIN OF BEER?

My mind works like lightning.

One brilliant flash and it’s gone.

I’d kill for a Nobel Peace Prize.

Life’s To Do’s:

1. Say “Please” a lot.

2. Live beneath your means.

3. Floss your teeth.

4. Buy whatever kids are selling on

card tables in their front yard.

5 Return all things you borrow.

6. Never refuse homemade brownies.

7. Put the cap back on the toothpaste.

8. Take out the garbage without be-

ing told to.

9. Always accept an outstretched

hand.

10 Never forget your anniversary.

Kids & Grandkids Time:

Q. How do you keep an elephant

from charging?

A. Take away his credit card.

Q. Why did the girl blush when she

opened the refrigerator door?

A. She saw the salad dressing.

Q. What’s a witch’s favorite subject?

A. Spelling!

Leon: Young man, why do you keep

looking at your watch? Caddy: This

isn’t a watch. It’s a compass!

Teacher: Bruce, where is the ocean

deepest?

Bruce: At the bottom!



On March 18, 2012, several members from Te-

bala met at Medinah for more Shrine football plan-

ning. The game will be on July 14 at Bloomington.

On March 27, Divans of all 14 Shrine Centers in the

Chicago region attended the meeting at the Chicago

Shrine Hospital to be more informed of projected

hospital activities. The 88 players will be going to

the hospital on July 11 to view the facilities at Chi-

cago. Also, “Racing for the Kids” will be on July

28. Be sure to support our Jack Atchison and his car

at this event. Please keep the Chicago Shrine Hospi-

tal for Children in your thoughts as they do a “whale

of a job” and constantly need funds.

Bill Condon, Donor Representative

Laugh a Little Time:

A blind guy walks into a bar. He says to the bar-

tender; “I’ve got a great blonde joke for you!” The

bartender says, “Just a minute there, buddy. There’s

something you should know. I’m blonde. The guy

sitting on your left is a Marine drill sergeant, and he’s

blonde. The guy on your right is a heavyweight boxer,

and he’s blond. Now do you still want to tell that

joke?” And the blind guy says, “Well, no, not if I’m

going to have to explain it three times!”

Waiter: Would you like your coffee black?

Tom: What other colors do you have?

Bruce: Waitress, why is my doughnut all smashed?

Waitress: You said you wanted a cup of coffee and a

doughnut and step on it.

Teacher: Gene, what is the distance from New York

to Philadelphia? Gene: about 95 girls, ma’am.

Teacher: What kind of answer is that?

Gene: Well, yesterday you said a miss was as good as

a mile.

It’s almost time to duck out but first a reminder—

Please forward your ideas, comments, questions, com-

plaints, atta boys, suggestions or whatever to President

PP Leon Larsen at 1-815-633-7437(home) or 1-815-

494-1554 (mobile): Vice President PP Tom Runge at 1

-815-389-8622 (home) 1-815-222-6566 (mobile); Sec-

retary Gene Snyder at 1-779-475-0222(home)1-815-

520-4997(mobile) or Treasurer Jim Hall 1-815-633-

1784. The mailing address remains: Loves Park

Shrine Club, P.O. Box 2411, Loves Park, IL 61132-

0411. Now it’s time to duck out!

Jim Hall, Scribe

Anybody know these guys?

Images & Memories

of St. Patrick’s Day



Mother’s Day Dinner

Friday May 11th

, 2012

Prime Rib & Lobster Prepared by Hoffman House

$30.00 per person Social 5:30PM Dinner 7:00 PM

DJ Music by Carlos For Your Listening & Dancing Pleasure

Open to the Public ~ Please Invite your friends! Reservations requested by May 7, 2012; Call Denise at 815-332-2010

Dear Brother Nobles,

CORRECTION! CORRECTION! Note the corrected date.

Spring has sprung and the Pyramid Club says welcome. Please

keep Wednesday, May 9th open on your calendars as The Pyramid

Club is going to open its doors for an Open House. The invitation

is open to all of Tebala’s Nobles. So stop in to have some Hors

d’oeuvres and “Refreshments”. We will be taking the time to ex-

plain what Tebala’s Pyramid Club is all about and enjoy the eve-

ning. Remember to change the date on your calendars. Remember it’s the 9th, not the 2nd of May. More infor-

mation will follow soon to Pyramid Club members by mail. The next month’s TebalaGram will arrive just

before the Open House so look for a member to find out what is going on in that little room next door. You

may also call for information – Dick Carlson (815) 397-0574 or Hollie Guist (815) 631-3695 (email:

[email protected]).

SWORD of BUNKER HILL Blackhawk Order #8

Stockton, IL Saturday May 5, 2012

Candidates 6:00 p.m. Start 7:00 p.m.




POTE’S TRIP TO NEW ORLEANS 5/22-27/12

LAST CALL-SPACE IS LIMITED!!

CALL DAVE AT 815-979-7528 OR TOM AT 815-494-2545 FOR INFO OR TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT!

Circus Time Time is near for the annual TEBALA SHRINE CIRCUS. The circus committee is working to try and have everything ready to make our circus a success. If any of you have a suggestion that you think might help make things better, call me, e-mail me, drop a letter, or if you are at the temple meeting, talk to me, and I will take it to the committee meeting. If it is something that the committee thinks might help, we will use it, or maybe build on it. When you read this, the circus vouchers should have arrived or will be there within a few days. As all of you are aware, the circus is one of, if not the largest, fund raisers for Tebala. To make this a success, your help is needed both in the purchase or sale of your ticket vouchers that you have received in the mail, and your assis-tance at the circus. As you know the circus is indoors in a climate controlled environment, so you don’t have to worry about wind, heat, cold, or rain. There are many things that need doing and a lot of jobs that can be done while seated if need be. Believe me, I know that many of our members are no longer “spring chickens”, but most would still like to help out. Bring your Fez and we will find a job that you can do. Many of you have circus shirts from the past few years with the Circus animals on them. The weather is warming up, so let’s start wearing them. Put a note in your pocket with the dates (JUNE 1st, 2nd, & 3rd AT THE INDOOR SPORTS CENTER FOR THE CIRCUS). Then, when the public sees your shirt and asks, “WHEN IS THE CIRCUS?” you will have the answer and help us all out. Word of mouth is the best advertising around. So, remember, don’t tell anyone about the circus; “tell everyone about the circus.” Hope to see you all there. Also, again this year I am looking for units and clubs to present the colors at the beginning of each perform-ance. If your unit or club would like to do this, contact me, and I will let you know what times are still open.

Yours in the Faith, Loy Rice, Circus Chairman

Tebala Shrine Directors Staff 2012 Golf Playday

Westlake Village Golf Course Saturday, June 16th, 2012

8:00 A.M. Shotgun Start Golf, Cart, Refreshments, Steak Dinner

Fun and Games on the Course

Get Your Team Together Now

For Tickets or More Information Contact: Tom Runge – 815-222-6566

Leon Larsen – 815-494-1554 Bruce Sumpter – 815-621-6497



19th

Annual Blackhawk Vintage Classic June 16th & 17th Father’s Day Weekend

Vintage Sports Car Racing

1.95 Mile Road Course Sanctioned by the Vintage Sports Car Driver’s Association

To benefit Tebala Shrine’s Children’s Transportation Fund

Vintage Airplane Display & Fly-In

Antique & Vintage Sports Car Displays

Adults $10.00 per day, Children 12 & Under are Free

Fun for the Whole Family!

Plan to spend a couple hours at this beautiful racetrack representing the Tebala Shriners! WEAR YOUR FEZ!!

Presentation of third $1,000,000 Plaque.



On a beautiful Sunday afternoon, March 18, 2012, Alabet Temple No. 31 Daughters of the Nile held their

installation of officers for the ensuing year at the Tebala Shrine Center. Princess Jennie R. Patterson was in-

stalled as Queen during the 86th annual installation along with the following officers:

2012-2013 ELECTED OFFICERS APPOINTED OFFICERS

Queen Jennie Patterson Princess Marshall Gloria Patterson

JUNIOR PAST QUEEN Julienne McDaniel Princess Chaplain Jerilynn Hopper

PRINCESS ROYAL Jenilee Johnson Lady of the Keys Barbara Robertson

PRINCESS TIRZAH Pat McClelland Lady of the Gates Mary Ann Hopper

PRINCESS BADOURA Princess Nydia Beverly Carr

PRINCESS RECORDER Doris McLendon, PQ Princess Zulieka Pat Aiello

PRINCESS BANKER Jean Holm Princess Zenobia Pamela Slater

Princess Zora Diane Oehler

Princess Zuliema Margaret Phillips

Princess Musician Teresa Kerby

Attendant Patricia Kasmar

Attendant Leah Junor

In attendance were Supreme Appointees, Past Queens — Jane Whitaker, Action Team/Daughters of the Nile

Foundation; Jacqueline Anderson, Goodwill Ambassador for the Central Area; Marjorie Anderson, Supreme

Escort to the American Flag; Doris McLendon, Supreme Escort to the Canadian Flag; Patty DeNeer, Otho Tem-

ple No. 36, Supreme Escort to the Temple Banner. Also attending was Past Queen Judy Bowers who is on the

Supreme Daughters of the Nile Charitable Giving Committee.

Also witnessing the beautiful installation was the Divan of Tebala Temple and their ladies led by Potentate

Dave Babcock.

The emblem/theme for this year is Suzie’s Girls; The String of Pearls with the colors of pink and black which

was carried throughout the Temple and on the dining tables. A reception was held immediately after the beauti-

ful installation. A banquet, catered by the Hoffman House, ended the afternoon festivities.

Queen

Jennie Patterson

Officers of Alabet Temple #31 On Friday, February 24, 2012, the DON

Foundation had their third one million dollar

plaque placed on the philanthropic wall at

Shriners Hospitals for Children - Tampa.

Daughters of the Nile Installation



TEBALA FAMILY TRIP TO THE ZOO

Join us July 15th for a trip to the zoo! We will take a charter coach

to Madison for a visit to the Henry Vilas Zoo.

$15.00* Ages 13 & Up

$10.00* Ages 6-12

Free* 5 & Under

*Covers the cost of your transportation…Admission to the Zoo is

free but donations are gladly accepted.

Bring a Picnic Lunch or enjoy lunch at the concession stands.

Minimum of 40 paying passengers….Watch for more information!

Sign up by calling Denise 815-332-2010.

2012 Imperial Session

Charlotte, North Carolina

June 29th thru July 5th, 2012

If interested in attending

Please RSVP to Denise

(815-332-2010)

so that we can reserve an appro-

priate number of rooms.

LOST IN THE DESERT Bauer, James S.

Donaldson, Robert W. Eddy, Lyle S.

Jackson, Elmer C. Johnson, William N. Kevern, Kenneth J.

Leber, David A. Lucas, Michael R.

Reinhard, Timothy L. Smith, Stewart M.

Parade Season is Coming Up Riding to Help the Shriners Hospital

Tebala Shrine

Big Wheels

Looking for New Riders.

If you can ride a regular bike,

you can ride one of these.

Call Bill Owens:

C-773-870-0296

H-847-803-6738

[email protected]

http://us.mc818.mail.yahoo.com/mc/[email protected]



Departure Date: October 18, 2012---12 days from only $3545 including airfare

Dear Noble,

Lady Jan and I just wanted to remind you that there is still time to join us in the fall of 2012 on a re-

laxing River Cruise with Grand Circle Cruise Line along the scenic shores of the Danube River. We’ll travel

aboard a comfortable private river ship, stopping in historic cities and towns, including Budapest, Vienna,

and Prague. We would be honored if you would join us for what promises to be a memorable journey.

We hope you’ll take part in this exclusive voyage—available for one departure only—during which

you’ll share in the camaraderie of fellow Shriners. Plus, I’m pleased to announce we’ll enjoy two special

included features: an open bar during dinners throughout our cruise, and an enchanting performance of

Austrian classical music during a special Musical Vienna excursion.

Traveling aboard the M/S River Adagio, we’ll set foot in four nations—the Czech Republic, Austria,

Slovakia, and Hungary. We’ll unpack just once upon boarding, with all meals on the ship included. Enjoy

conversing with new and old friends in the bar and lounge, or watching the riverside scenery unfold from

the panoramic Sun Deck. Also, you might be interested to know that the readers of Condé Nast Traveler

recently welcomed Grand Circle Cruise Line into its prestigious Platinum Circle.

Throughout our trip, we’ll be attended to by Grand Circle’s dedicated, English-speaking onboard staff

and gain invaluable knowledge from an expert, resident Program Director. In addition to helping us get

to know your fellow travelers, our Program Director will give us a candid, insider’s perspective on the re-

gion’s history and culture. We’ll enjoy included tours in Old World capitals like Budapest, Salzburg, and

Prague, as well as lesser-known gems like Bratislava, and gaze upon the castle-studded landscapes of

the Wachau Valley.

Since your airfare is already included, why not extend your vacation to experience more of these dis-

covery-rich destinations? Choose from a 3-night pre-extension in Budapest, Hungary, or a 3-night post-

trip extension in Prague, Czech Republic. Each extension includes daily breakfast, comfortable accommo-

dations, guided tours, and the services of an experienced Grand Circle Program Director.

Traveling is always exciting, and we're eager to share this River Cruise experience with you. We hope

that you choose to join us—we're in for a special treat.

Warm Regards,

Alan W. Madsen

Deputy Imperial Potentate

To explore one of Europe's legendary waterways in the company of fellow Shriners, please call1-800-866-6561 and select Option #2 today and

mention your Group Service Code, G2-23824.

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Blackhawk Farms Weekend Dave Babcock 815-335-2498 Cell: 815-979-7528 June 16-17, 2012 Circus Loy Rice 815-633-4673 Cell: 815-979-7528 June 1-3, 2012 Corn Boil Director’s Staff Divan Aides Greg Stanbury 815-964-3869 August 15, 2012 Tebala Family Picnic DeKalb County S.C. Divan All Aides August 26, 2012 “Karnival of Karnage” Mark Torrance 815-871-6226 Matt Thomann 815-310-0310 Rick Jenks 815-985-4302 October 5-6, 12-14, 19-21, & 26-28, 2012 Vidalia Onions Paul Thorne 630-365-6217 Bill Fisher, P.P. 815-519-6240 Arabic Patrol Charles E. Beard 815-218-3623

Chanters Ronald Pauly 815-398-4548 Director’s Staff Tom Runge, P.P. 815-222-6566 Guards Peter J. Holm 815-389-1246

Honda Patrol Charles E. Beard 815-734-4887

Horse Patrol Bill Heflin 815-234-2249 Klowns Dan Hartman 815-946-2000 Meeting first Tuesday at Temple,7:30p.m. Upcoming events Parade Season Marshal Aides Larry Whitsel 815-332-5760 Mini-Bikes Arthur Swanson 815-547-1064 Meeting first Thursday of the month at Zamador Club, Richmond, IL, 7:00 p.m. Motor Patrol Mike Hoeth 847-223-1824 Parade Staff Ron Lanquist 815-397-0656

Ritualistic Divan Donald Kimes, P.P. 815-335-2413 Air Squadron Bill Moses 815-547-9970 Meeting fourth Wednesday of each month; call for location. Batavia Shrine Club Bob Armstrong 815-459-3898 Big Wheels Bill Owens, Jr. 847-699-7101 [email protected] Blue Haze Choppers Joe Blanchard 815-985-4791 DeKalb County Shrine Club Chuck Slater 847-774-7400

Dixon Shrine Club John Red 815-288-0250 Dressers Walter Lockhart 630-892-2251 Meeting fourth Tuesday at Temple at 7:30p.m. Freeport Shrine Club Dennis Meyers 815-541-1784 Freeport T-Ten Parade Club Dean White 815-623-3434 Office: 815-235-6136 Jo-Carroll Shrine Club Walt Steffes 815-947-3624 Cell: 815-238-0725 Meeting second Wednesday of the month; call for location. Legion of Honor Glenn Klebsdel 815-389-2426 Loves Park Shrine Club Leon Larsen 815-633-7434 Cell: 815-494-1554 Meeting second Thursday, April—November McHenry County Shrine Club Roland Wood 815-385-9172 Mendota Shrine Club Vade Wadmeyer 815-866-6177 Ogle County Shrine Club Hollie Guist 815-631-3695 Past Masters Jim Allen 815-231-2555 Speaker’s Bureau J. Anthony Kerby 815-968-3771

Tebala Shrine Center

7910 Newburg Road

Rockford, IL 61108

(815) 332-2010

Attention,

Nobles! Join the fun and get involved.

Make a call today!

2012 TEBALA OFFICERS Potentate: Dave Babcock email: [email protected]

or [email protected] Home: 815-335-2498 Cell: 815-979-7528 Chief Rabban: John Milliren email: [email protected]

or [email protected] Home: 815-874-5922 Cell: 815-703-6803 Assistant Rabban: Loy Rice email: [email protected] Home: 815-633-4673 Cell: 815-494-8667 High Priest & Prophet: Larry Keyser email: [email protected] Home: 815-544-7733 Oriental Guide: Robert R. Boyd email: mastermason332 @aol.com Cell: 815-262-2737 Treasurer: Vernon Pearson email: vpears87@yahoo,com Cell: 815-543-9618 Recorder: Mark Torrance email: torrancemark @yahoo.com Cell: 815-871-6226 Tebala Shrine Office: 7910 Newburg Road Rockford, IL 61108

Office Hours: 8 AM – 4 PM M-F

815-332-2010 815-332-5923 Fax





Documents

THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF TEBALA TEMPLE A.A.O.N.M.S.THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF TEBALA TEMPLE A.A.O.N.M.S. Dave Babcock, Potentate Vol. 12, No. 4, April 2012 ... (Backhoe) and he