Moolah® ShrinersCamels’ TalesMay & June 2017 • Volume 77, Issue 5 • St. Louis, MO

Home of Shriners of Eastern & Central MissouriDedicated to Helping Shriners Hospitals for Children

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Chris Smith Imperial Potentate 2016-2017

2017 Elected Divan & Board of DirectorsDean Isbell..................................................PotentateKyle McEvoy.........................................Chief RabbanDon Taylor............................................... Asst. RabbanRussell Georgen........................High Priest & ProphetRichard Weber............................................TreasurerDennis Kelley, Sr. PP.......................................RecorderJoe Shivley...........................................Oriental Guide

2017 Appointed DivanMitch Weinsting....................1st Ceremonial MasterRobby Dirkers......................2nd Ceremonial MasterJim Brandenburg.............................Director GeneralGreg Dortch...................................................MarshalGregg Price...............................Shrine Club MarshalJack Melton.............................Captain of the GuardShaun Ruether........................................Outer Guard

Representatives to Imperial CouncilDean Isbell Gale Bennington, P.P. 04Kyle McEvoy Don Taylor

Representatives to C.S.S.A.Dean Isbell Don TaylorKyle McEvoy Russell Georgen

Moolah Temple Association

Randall I. Ottinger, P.P................................President

Living Past Potentates

James W. Smith .......................................1983 George E. Stephenson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1984 Richard H. Haag ..........................................1988 Kenneth E. Myles.................................................1992 Randall I. Ottinger ..............................................1993 Lawrence D. Jones ............................................1994 Douglas E. Maxwell ...........................................1996 Stephen F. Pieper .........................................1997 Ronald D. Woods ................................................2001H.H. “Bud” White ...........................................2002Albert Faulstich ..................................................2003Gale F. Bennington .........................................2004John G. Smith .................................................2005Merle R. Truckenmiller ....................................2006Lester “Al” Greene ........................................2007Frank “Pancho” Windler .................................2009William I. Drake ................................................2010James C. Brandenburg .....................................2011Andrew Metzger .................................................2012Patrick Hensley ................................................2013Dennis Kelley ......................................................2014David Dieckhaus................................................2015Lenny Martin........................................................2016

Director General

Assistant Directors General

Potentate’s Emeritus AidesJohn Hewitt, Chief Aide EmeritusCharles BakerDonald BaurRichard BraunRobert CallawayRichard Carlson, Jr.Robert DanielsJohn DodgeAlbert EarlsDonald GabelRobert Grimm

Robert HolscherJames HubeliConrad H. Jacobi, PPMark LylesHerbert MahlerRobert MeansRaymond MooreJohn Morrison, Jr.Fred PloughWayne Price

Mark RethemeyerWilliam RossDonald StaffneJames StahlMitch WeinstingKenneth WillDonald WorleyRichard A. Watts

Potentate’s AidesRich Viner, Chief AideWallace BowmanWilliam BradfordRyan BraunGary FangerGale GoingHarold HargisKip HarrisDJ HermenGary HollandDave HopeBill HueyDick LongDennis MartinMatthew MayerRichard MayerJohn McDougalEric McVicar

Dale NagelMike NelsonMatt NiedringhausRick PollockTim RadleyMike ReeseRon ReynoldsSteve SalesRandy SchmidtJohn SpraulRon TaylorCasey ThompsonDon WanderBud WatersFred Zurfluh

Potentate’s Personal AidesDoug BachmanRob BolandFrank CaliGeorge CoreyMark DavisMike DavisTom DempskiBrett GrimmGreg HeinsKevin Heins

Jeff HentyErik IsbellBob MathewsonJim McEvoyGary MesterMike MesterJay ReynoldsTed SchamburgDave SchmuckerMark Staffne

Shrine Club AidesTerry BuntingDavid ClarkBenjamin DennisonJustin DortchBryan EatonDenny EatonMel GordonShaun HanleyEugene HopwoodScott HuntAllen JamesJack Kairy

Moolah Appointed PositionsCarl Barthold.................................................AlmonerDavid Dieckhaus, PP....Ambassador Co. ChairmanDennis Kelley, PP...........Ambassador Co. Chairman Wayne Price................................Building ChairmanCasey Thompson........................................ChaplainCarl Barthold................................Assistant ChaplainTodd Litzau........................Clinic Referral ChairmanSteven Pieper, PP.......Donor Relations Co-ChairmanKenneth Myles, PP....Donor Relations Co-ChairmanTed Dearing....................................General CounselDavid Jacobi, Sr. .......Grand Lodge RepresentativeMerle Truckenmiller, PP............Insurance CommitteeKenneth Myles, PP.................Insurance CommitteeAl Earls......................................License Plate DirectorDavid Schmucker...Memorial Brick Walk ChairmanMatt Niedringhaus........Membership Co-ChairmanDJ Hermen.....................Membership Co-ChairmanKenneth Myles, PP..............Shrine Club CoordinatorJames Smith, PP.............Public Relations ChairmanDennis Burkholder...........Public Relations ChairmanJim Tracy........................................Technical Advisor

Moolah Shrine CircusKyle McEvoy...................................Circus ChairmanRon Reynolds......................................Circus Director

Wayne Price......................Parade Marshal EmeritusRichard Sopp....................Parade Marshal EmeritusJack Morrison....................Parade Marshal EmeritusMark Rethemeyer...............Circus Director Emeritus

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Douglas Maxwell, P.P. 96Past Imperial PotentatePast Imperial Chairman of Board of Trustees 2009-2015

Shriners Hospital for Children

St. Louis 314-432-3600

Board of GovernorsAlex B. Rabin.........................................ChairmanGale Bennington, PP...................Vice ChairmanDavid B. Schneidewind.........................TreasurerAdrian Croissant....................................Secretary

Board of GovernorsDavid Dieckhaus, P.P. Gale Bennington, P.P.Charles M. M. ShepherdRobert Berry

Associate MemberScott Link

Emeritus MembersLester “Al” Greene, P.P., Harry E. Hays*, Ron P. Krueger IIStephen K Lambright, Gene McNary*, Douglas E. Maxwell, PIPJohn B. Morgan, Stephen F. Pieper, P.P.James W. Smith, P.P.*, Geo E. Stephenson, P.P.* , Fred Caress,Ronald Risher*, Doug Bachman, Ted Dearing*, William Tracey

*Past Board Chairman

Donor RelationsKenneth E. Myles, PP........................Director, MO Stephen Pieper, PP....................Director, St.Louis

Public RelationsDennis Burkholder

Emeritus Representatives Shriners Hospitals for Children,

A Colorado CorporationGale Bennington, P.P.

Lawrence D. Jones, P.P.Kenneth Myles, P.P.Barry R Todd, P.P.

Merle R Truckenmiller, P.P.

Moolah Temple Staff314-878-6301

Gale Bennington, PP AdministratorExt. 113 - benningtong@moolah.org

Monica Smith, MembershipExt. 100 - monica@moolah.org

Lauren Schaefer, Graphic DesignerExt. 101 - lauren@moolah.org

Patricia Dodd, AccountingExt. 102 - pat@moolah.org

MaintenanceExt. 150

John LowryJames MeffenDon NewmanMike O’CheltreePaul RoseJimmie SandersLogan SantschiChuck StrattonJim TrammelRick UebingerMatthew WeinstingKevin Worley

Bernard G SteverJohn SchlootJoe ShivleyWilliam Bradford

Jim Brandenburg, PP............................................2011

William I. Drake, PP..............................................2010Douglas Maxwell, PIP...........................................1996John G. Smith, PP..................................................2005

Dennis Kelley, PP.........................................Secretary

Moolah Temple12545 Fee Fee Rd. St. Louis, MO 63146

Phone: 314-878-6301Fax: 314-434-5393

Toll Free: 888-9Moolah

Jerry GanttPast Imperial Potentate 2015-2016Chairman of the Board of TrusteesShriners Hospital for Children

Douglas Maxwell, P.P. 96 Vitam & Emeritus

“Celebrating Our Past...Building Our Future” -Illustrious Sir Dean Isbell

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2017 Moolah® Shrine PotentateDean Isbell

Happy Spring to All:

Our 75th Annual Circus is in the books and I believe you will agree that it was one of the best performances we’ve had in quite some time. I cannot possibly begin to list each of you who worked so tire-lessly to make this event such a tremendous success. But, to every-body who helped, in any way, THANK YOU! We will not know the results for a while but we do know that in the end the final profit will depend on you, the members, turning in their tickets. Please turn in your tickets to the office as soon as possible.

With the Circus behind us, it is now time to put our efforts into the Sportsmen’s Raffle. This is an easy sell and we need everybody to get behind this, so that we can build the Gazebo. This project will be an asset to Moolah in both terms of rentals and our own events. Please consider this a personal appeal from me to you to help make this fundraiser a suc-cess. Look for all the details in this edition of the Camels’ Tales.

Our Spring Ceremonial, honoring Illustrious Sir Jim Brandenburg, will be on May 6th, right about the time you are receiving this edition of the Camels’ Tales. All indications are that it will be a great class and that the Seis de Derby will be the best Seis de Derby party ever! Remember to tell your Lady, your friends and especially prospective new members about this event.

Macho Mania will be on Saturday, May 13th. This will undoubtedly be a crazy and fun evening. If you haven’t yet gotten your tickets, please call the office.

Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 14th. We will be hosting our Mother’s Day Brunch in the Ballroom from 10:00-2:00. If you’re looking for a place to take Mom for a great, relaxed atmosphere with great food, no lines and an affordable price for Mother’s Day, you’ve found it. Please call the office and make your reservations.

Memorial Day is Monday, May 29th. While you’re out enjoying your family, friends, BBQ’s etc., please remember the men and women of our armed forces who sacrificed their lives so that we can enjoy ours.

Shriners Day at the Cardinals will be June 25th. Tickets are available in the office. This is always a fun day and a great price on some good tickets. Be a part of it and enjoy a beautiful Sunday afternoon watching the Cardinals smash the Pirates.

Speaking of baseball, there are still a few openings for our trip to Chicago to watch a Cardinal/Cub game on the weekend of July 21st. Details are available further back in this publication. This will be a great trip and is an incredible value. Get your reservations into the office.

If you’re interested in going to Daytona for the Imperial Session, there are a few hotel rooms available. You will need to get your reservations in quickly. See the flier in this publication for more details.

As you can see there are plenty of activities and opportunities to have fun and get involved. Re-member to tell your friends and neighbors and share the news of this great fraternity of ours.

Yours in the Faith,

Illustrious Sir Dean A. Isbell

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These we do not forget “Es Selamu Aleikum”

We do not lose the ones we love they only go before,Where there is everlasting

life. Where sorrow is no more. And there the soul

will always live and peace is everywhere. We do not

lose the ones we love, God takes them in his care.

March

Michael J. Breen Jr.

Kendall M. Miller

Joel A. Montgomery

Amazing GraceBy: Casey Thompson

When you hear the word grace, what is the first thought that pops in your mind? My first thought is my six year old border collie named Grace. The second thought that pops in my mind is the definition of grace I heard in church not too long ago by our senior pastor Tom. The definition Tom gave for grace was un-deserved favor. The next thought about grace comes from the popular hymn, Amazing Grace. It is estimated that Amazing Grace is played 10 million times a year, and Amazing Grace has appeared on 11 thousand different records. I re-cently learned about where Amazing Grace came from and it blew me away.

Amazing Grace was originally written in 1772, by John Newton. Mr. Newton had a rough childhood with divorced parents. His mom passed away when he was only 7 years old and he later followed his dad’s footsteps as a ship captain. Mr. New-ton had a reputation as a mean person and his shipmates disliked him so much they left him at a port in Africa. Mr. Newton was sold into slavery and was treat-ed very badly while serving as a slave. Mr. Newton escaped slavery and was so angry at the hand life dealt to him; he turned around and became a slave trader himself. Newton was known in his ship captain days as “the great blasphemer”. Mr. Newton did not hit his turning point until his ship was reportedly near sinking in a horrible storm and Mr. Newton was thrown off of his ship. As he was about to drown he prayed to God for the first time asking boldly for deliverance. That is the amazing grace that God has in abundance for all of us. There is nothing you can do that repentance will not cover. God never gives up on us, and only wants for you to love God, and to love others.

God can take a man known as “the great blasphemer” and a slave trader and turn him in to an incredible servant of God who is known today for his hundreds of hymns. If God could use someone like John Newton, what can God do in your life? Nothing you did in your past is too extreme for God. God knows our past, present, and future. God knows our thoughts and knows our heart, and still chooses to love us unconditionally. God’s love for us never fails.

Ask for forgiveness, and it will be given. Do the same for your brothers.

1st Corinthians 13:7 NLT

Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.

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Thank you for your support of the 75th Annual

Moolah® Shrine Circus!

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Meeting Schedules

Units & CommitteesName Date & Time Location Contact Air Patrol 2nd Mon. American Muscle 2nd Wed. 6:30pm Unit Room Dave Evans 314-724-8606Arab Patrol 1st Mon. Drill Practice 4th Mon. Patrick Hensley 314-330-7028Band Every Wed. Jack Scherrer 314-644-5362 BBQ Smokin’ Nobles 1st Tues. 7:00pm Sound Unit 3rd Floor Dave Hope 314-406-0744Chanters 1st Mon. Business Meeting 7:30pm Unit Room Jerry Lee Gaddy 314-406-8292 Rehearsal every Mon. 7:30pm Clowns 3rd Mon. Mike Howard 314-952-8164 Computer Club 2nd Mon. 7:00pm Dale Nagel 636-489-0455DeMolay 1st Wed. 7:00pm Jeff Kitsmiller, Jr. 918-497-8008Directors Staff 1st Mon. Fred Zurfluh, IV 314-910-3950 Drum Corps 2nd Mon. Rick Gwydir 314-504-1091 Rehearsals 1st, 3rd, 4th Mon. Gateway 500 2nd Tues. Ron Reynolds 314-732-2121Guides Last Friday Wayne Price 314-540-5859 Hospital Committee 3rd. Wed. 6:15pm Committee Room Bill Bradford 314-974-3084 Legion of Honor 4th Tues. Gale Going 314-703-0548Motor Patrol 2nd Mon. Steve Lovell 314-898-2372 Mounted Lancers 2nd Wed. Ranch Allen Coggins 314-602-7454Nomads 4th Wed. 6:30pm Dinner Casey Thompson 314-560-4968Provost Guard 2nd Mon. 7:00pm John Ledbetter 314-229-5824Reception Committee 2nd Wed. Matt Niedringhaus 314-550-4995 Seniors 1st Mon. 3rd Mon. Business Guides Room Ken Zesch 314-610-7452Sound Unit 2nd Mon. Mike Reese 314-229-3682Sportsmen Unit 3rd Mon. 6:30pm Sheik’s Club Brett Grimm 314-606-4622Stage Crew 1st Wed. Mark Davis 314-227-2178Swing Dance Unit 1st Mon. 6:30pm Bud Waters 314-712-6622TCAA 4th Wed. 6:00pm Oasis Gary Fanger 636-697-5290 Unique Motors 2nd & 4th Mon. YOMO 2nd Wed. Gary Holland 573-259-2668

ClubsName Date & Time Location Contact Cape SC 4th Wed. 6:30pm Call for Location Chuck Stratton 573-208-6901Capital SC 2nd Tues. 6:30pm Capital SC Ed Glawson 573-690-9510Daniel Boone SC Last Thurs. 6:30pm JJ’s Restaurant Mark Rethemeyer 314-605-7615Ecmo SC 1st Fri. 7:30pm ECMO SC Dennis Eaton 573-760-3513Four Rivers SC 2nd Mon. 7:30pm Gray Summit Gene Hopwood 573-259-0885Joachim SC 2nd Mon. Herculaneum Leonard Keller 636-208-0716Little Dixie SC 4th Wed. L.D. Shrine Park John Lowry 573-473-2465Mid-Mo SC 2nd Wed. Call for Location Nemo SC 3rd Thurs. 6:00pm Call for Location Ozark SC 2nd Mon. 6:00pm White Mule Winery Rocky Campbell 573-680-1485Semo SC 1st Fri. 6:30pm Semo SC Henry Oliver 573-820-4005Three Rivers SC 3rd Fri. 6:30pm Three Rivers SC Scott Rommel 573-429-2583Tiger SC Last Mon. Tiger SC Rex Taggart 573-657-4371

Stated MeetingsJanuary 18thFebruary 15thMarch 15th April 19th

May 17thJuly 19th August 16thSeptember 20st

October 18th November 15thDecember 20th (election)

Stated Meeting Reminders: Dress in business casual, Dues Cards are required, babysitting is provided, dinner is served at 5:30pm and meetings begin at 7:30pm, along with balloting on all new petitions for memberships.

John Cordell 314-482-5235

Steve Sales 573-424-6938Michael Fenton 573-221-0246

Appendant BodiesName Date & Time Location Contact Daughters of the Nile 1st Wed. Noble Lodge #684 Marie Preble 314-578-1671Ladies Oriental Shrine 3rd Mon. Noble Lodge #684 Patricia Aaron 636-954-2803of North AmericaTemple Club 4th Wed. Oasis Nancy Bradford 314-974-5133

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2017 Shrine Circus UpdateKyle McEvoy – Circus ChairmanRon Reynolds –Circus Director (314-732-2121)

The 75th Annual Moolah Shrine Circus is history.

A great big THANK YOU to all that helped put this circus together. We could not have accomplished this without all the help of all of you. It is always amaz-ing to see how many volunteers we get helping in the various areas. Each year, the success of our circus depends on you.

Remember, the sooner you turn in your ticket and ad money, the sooner you can be wearing your 2017 Circus jacket, shirt and hat. Let your circus chairman know. Final numbers depend on everyone turning in their money on time.

If you have comments or can help, please let me know. 314-732-2121 or rdreynolds6@charter.net.

A thank you from Barry Hyatt,

A note to all the Nobles for your help in making my retirement sale a great success. After 65 years in the jewelry business I had mixed feelings about closing my shop perma-nently, but at the last minute my son David decided to take over and continue the Hyatt Jewelry tradition.

Dave has been managing a jewelry store in Chesterfield, MO for the past 14 years. He has tremendous knowledge of diamond, jewelry design and gemstones and is a certified quartz watch technician. I know I’m leaving Barry Hyatt Jewelers in good hands, which makes my retirement complete. Stop in and visit Dave, I know you’ll love my son.

Fraternally,

Barry Hyatt

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May Shriner of the Month Greg Martin

Greg Martin joined Noble Lodge 684 in March of 2012. In May of 2012 he received his 3rd degree and immediately joined Moolah Shrine.

He is a member of the American Muscle Unit, currently the 1st Vice President, a parade unit with classic American muscle cars and they are building a fleet of flying carpets for which he is the main mechanic and builder. Greg is the Secretary of the Moolah BBQ Smokin’ Nobles, a unit that he has participated with for the last 3 years. He is also a member of the Nomads, a unit he likes to participate with so that he can meet new members and help Moolah with their membership efforts, giving him the opportunity to get to know many new Moolah Shriners!

At Moolah, there are two events that he really enjoys participating in; the circus and a Veteran’s Day BBQ that Amer-ican Muscle and Smokin’ Nobles Units host each Veteran’s Day at Jefferson Barracks.

The ‘cream of the crop’ for Greg is the Veteran’s Day BBQ the units host. While trying to say, “Thank You!” to the vets for their service, he spent all day saying, “You’re Welcome, but really, THANK YOU for your service!!!” for grilling up a few pork steaks. Greg says, “It is a great feeling to put in the time preparing and serving all the vets and the staff! No one goes hungry!!!”

Besides being a Shriner, he volunteers as a Boy Scout leader, is a member of the Elks, American Legion’s S.A.L. and participates with a local homebrew club as an avid homebrewer.

The Moolah Public Relations Committee is proud to have Noble Greg Martin as our Shriner of the Month of May.

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WednesdayMarket Place Set upPacket Pickup (Temple Housing Chairs)Past & Present Counterpart dinnerPub Walk

ThursdayTop Golf (Eye openers start at 6:30am Maple Room)Provost RegistrationCSASMC Field Set UpLOH Opening/Necrology ServiceMarket Place OpenPacket Pickup (Temple Housing Chair)Provost Safety MeetingProvost Optics & Balloon ShootLOH CompetitionCSSA Luncheon/ShowLOH LuncheonProvost Lunch & Trap ShootCSSCA Registration & Hospitality OpenLOH Annual Business Meeting/ElectionsLOH Ladies ActivityCSASMC Officer's MeetingCSASMC Business MeetingCSASMC Judge's InstallationParade Marshall's MeetingKeystone Kops Annual Business MeetingCSSCA Business MeetingCSSCA Ladies MeetingMounted Patrol Business MeetingMounted Patrol Barn PartyFoot Patrol - Captain's MeetingCSSCA Ballloon CompetitionLOH Social, Banquet, InstallationCSSCA Hospitality ReopensOpening Welcome Party including

Night Shirt ParadeBallyhooDance featuring Josey Milner, former Shrine PatientFridayRoyal Order of Jesters' BreakfastA.S.O.B.C.S. Executive MeetingCSASMC CompetitionsProvost RegistrationKeystone Kops Pancake BreakfastA.S.O.B.C.S. BreakfastCSSCA Competition Registration OpensCSSCA Competition Registration ClosesProvost Business MeetingProvost Pistol ShootMarket Place OpenKeystone Kops CompetitionsFoot Patrol CompetitionCSSCA CompetitionA.S.O.B.C.S. Business MeetingCar & Bike ShowFoot Patrol LuncheonProvost Lunch & Sporting Clay ShootMounted Patrol CompetitionsA.S.O.B.C.S. Fantasy CompetitionCSSCA Hospitality Opens (Props removed by 10pm)CSASMC Social & Awards BanquetProvost Guard Social & Banquet

SaturdayCSSA Parade StagingCSSA Parade Step off (temples encouraged to be in staging by 9am)Parade Afterglow BashMarket Place OpenCSSCA SocialCSSCA Awards, Reception & InstallationKeystone Kops Social & BanquetA.S.O.B.C.S. Social with Banquet @7pmMounted Patrol Banquet

EVENTS AT CSSA

Noble Goerke joined Gardenville Lodge 655 in 1992, in 1998 he became Master of his lodge, he has since been the lodge Chaplin and Secretary. Noble Goerke is also a member of Noble Lodge #684, and past member of the Scot-tish Rite and York Rite. In 1993 he joined the Moolah Guides and has been a driver for the hospital van since and loves to share his many stories about helping many of our kids at Shriners Hospitals for Children.

Art is also a proud member of the Legion of Honor and Moolah Hospital Committee.

We are honored to have Noble Art Goerke as our Shriner of the Month for June.

June Shriner of the Month Art Goerke

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Units and individuals that are interested in attending the 2017 Imperial Session, please call the office and speak to Monica at 314-878-6301 x 100 to put your name on the list.

Hotel Reservations can be made at Ocean Breeze Club Hotel640 N. Atlantic Ave.Daytona Beach, FL. 321181-855-212-3224Mention “Moolah Shrine”$119 + 12.5% tax2 queens or 1 king available!Book Immediately! There is limited availability!

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UNIT & COMMITTEE REPORTS

Air Patrol Ambassadors

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Ambassadors Ambassadors

Hey crew, the May Camels Tale issue is a Two-Month publication ”May and June” so hang onto it so that you know WHO IS WHO IN THE ZOO!!!

From the Air Patrol President.. THANKS for all the help and Team Work at Circus 2017. Great time while fulfilling our obligation and contributing to the cause.

Spring Ceremonial is Saturday, May 6th and a GREAT Day is planned. Check the Moolah Cam-els’ Tale for all the info... Ceremonial and then a combined Kentucky Derby and Cinco D-Mayo celebration is planned. You DO NOT WANT TO MISS THESE EVENTS. Ladies and friends welcome to the after Ceremonial events. What a great way to introduce a potential NEW NOBLE and Air Patrol member.

Memorial Day is May 29th. FLY OUR FLAG of These United States of America. ** Reflect, remember … and Thank our Men and Women that have and are currently serving our Great Nation.

Congratulations to Illustrious Sir Noble Randy Ottinger P.P. Congratulations! I have been informed by the DAR Missouri State Chairman that you are selected to be the Patriot of the Month! He will be featured on the Missouri State DAR website during the month of April. Check it out at http://www.mssdar.org/

Imperial Session is in Daytona Beach Florida this year. July 9-13th http://www.imperial2017.com/

Don't forget to mark your Calendar for the Festival of the Little Hills. Old Town St. Charles.. August 18, 19, 20 2017. We need your help. ** Set up on Thursday, Aug. 18th. Check out this link for more info... http://www.festivalofthelittle-hills.com/

Mark your Calendar for Central States Shrine Association 2017. CSSA 2017 is being held in Overland Park, Kansas August 31 – Sept 2, 2017.... http://www.cssa2017.com/ Several of our Air Patrol members have had a few bumps in the road but are on the mend. Give them a call and let them know you haven't forgotten about them.

Come on up to the Hangar, meet up with some old friends, make some new ones and join in the fun.

Co-Chairmen:PP Dennis Kelley 314-324-6456

dksr815@gmail.comPP David Dieckhaus 314-223-8194

custom636@gmail.comTreasurer: Don Wander 314-426-2582

dandmat3119@sbcglobal.netSecretary: Ted Schamburg 314-638-3633

sted@swbell.net

Our Illustrious Sir Dean Isbell has a very busy schedule for us for May. Try to attend as many events as you can. Our ceremonial on May 6 is combined with an evening event celebrating the Kentucky Derby and Cinco De Mayo, sure to be a good time. Macho Mania, Mother’s Day Brunch and the monthly meetings provide additional opportunities for fellowship. LADIES SPRING LUNCHEONSATURDAY JUNE 10OASISWatch your mail for the invitation!

The next Ambassador lunch will be on Friday, May 12 in the Oasis Room. The June meeting will be on the 9th. At all of our regular meetings we will continue to have our popular open bar and our three drawings: the 50/50, free dinner and jackpot. You may be a winner but you won’t have a chance if you do not attend. Ambassadors, you are missing a great time if you do not attend our meetings.

Please watch the Camels’ Tales for information about all of the Moolah activities. Information about all Ambassador Events will come to you through the Camels’ Tales, email, or word of mouth. For luncheon reservations call or email Wally Bowman at wallygloria@sbcglobal.net or call him at 636-938-6915.

MEETINGSMAY 12 – Ambassador Meeting at Moolah TempleMAY 17 – Stated MeetingJUNE 10 – Ladies Spring Luncheon at Moolah TempleNo stated Meeting in June

ONCE AN AMBASSADOR ALWAYS AN AMBASSADOR

American Muscle

Director: Dave EvansPresident: Keith Schilb1st Vice President: Greg Martin2nd Vice President: John AndersonSecretary: Jim GesellTreasurer: Tom Nelson

The American Muscle Unit is proud to have been part of the very successful 2017 Moolah Shrine Circus. We assisted the great people of the Swing Dance Unit that were in charge of novelties. Everyone agrees that the novelty sales this year were the best ever, from the purchase of new items to the delivery and repair to the clean-up after the circus. I predict record sales!

The American Muscle Unit was also proud to have participated in all the Grand Entries at the Circus with three of our Flying Carpets, including the new zero-turn Carpet. A big “Thank You” to our own Greg Martin for all his work preparing the Flying Carpets for the Circus!

The American Muscle Unit has purchased a trailer to store and transport our Flying Carpets. When the second zero-turn Flying Carpet is com-pleted, we will need a second trailer. It will also need to have a ramp for loading and unloading. Please contact us if you have or know of a ten or twelve foot covered trailer for sale.

The American Muscle Unit is financing these Flying Carpets and trailers through our 2017 gun raffle. The gun is a Mossberg tactical shotgun with interchangeable barrels. The tickets are $5 each, 5 for $20. Please contact any Unit member for a chance to win!

The American Muscle Unit owns a portable professional steaming cart that we are still interested in selling. The cart is stainless steel, has a built-in sink and water tank, a storage cabinet with sliding glass doors, several storage compartments, and a couple of stainless steel basins that could be used for condiments, etc. The Cart would be an excellent unit for selling hot dogs, brats, or any food that can be steamed or boiled, It is parked behind the Shrine if you wish to look at it, and notices will be posted around the Shrine. Please let any American Muscle Unit member know if you are interested the cart.

If you have a muscle car you would like to show or parade, join us. If you do not have a mus-cle car but would like to drive one of the Unit's Mystical Flying Carpets, join us! The American Muscle Unit meets the second Wednesday of every month at 6:30 pm in the Unit Room we share with the Hospital Committee. We hope to see you there!

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UNIT & COMMITTEE REPORTS

Ambassadors ChantersAmbassadorsArab PatrolMarching 48 Unit

Captain: Patrick Hensley P.P. 314-330-7028President: Fred Veinfurt 314-960-77871st V-President: Mike Heuer 636-379-03602nd V-President: Rob Boland 314-482-8866Secretary: Ken Elam 314-471-9883Treasurer : Jan Phillips 314-348-7919

Greeting to Nobles and Ladies!

Follow us at www.arabpatrol.webs.com. We continue to have good turn outs to our events, be a part of the 2017 Arab Patrol. Bring-ing the traditions of the past into the Future!!!

A Big Moooooolah to all the Circus Volunters, the Patrol was well represented.

If you were not marching, you were working the Novelty Booth, MCing, BBQing on Sunday, Flag Honor Guard, or participating in the Grand Entry (Motors) – Arab Patrol Members – Thank You

Competition this year is in Kansas City. It would be great to March with 48 again. (2 full patrols), If you have never been to a CSSA before, Go and you’ll be hooked. Join us on August 30 – September 2, 2017 Setting up marching positions.

If you know of someone not receiving our e-mails, please call me, Fred V 314-960-778. Emails are needed to communicate with all of our Patrolman

Captain Patrick Hensley PP is working hard to get us back in Top Marching Form. We will be marching in the Belleville Parade on June 2nd. We have a Bus Rented – Save the Date.

The St. Charles Arena is working with us in regard to fund raising. In April we Participated in the Beach Boys/ Temptation Concert.

We have an entry in the Macho Mania in May – We need sponsors to support Rob Boland – He gets credit for donated silent auction items, attendees, etc.Contact Bret Grimm for info on the 100 Gun Raffle for July - $20 per chance.

Save the Date !!! Golf Tournament – June 4th, 2017 Country Lakes –Warrenton, 4 Person Scramble - $75 – 1:00 pm Sunday – Public Welcome, need hole sponsors - $50 per hole – Limit per event is 100 golfers, Register early, WANTED - NEW MEMBERS !!! 2 Patrols - 48 Marchers !!!!!!

Director: Jerry Lee Gaddy 636/458-8951 Pres. & Treas.: William Bradford 314/974-3084Secretary: Jim Gesell 636-925-0098First Vice President : John Glass 314/631-4463

There we were, raising our melodious voices, singing our part in the Spring Ceremonial. Duti-ful enjoyable and on cue.

We all love parties like our Ladies Nights. With good food, lotsa commiserating about baseball and all the fun and excitement and joy...when we win!

Thinking forward to the many thrills we Chanters share with those who have honored us along our way, brings to mind our ‘doers”:

Our Director Nobel Jerry Gaddy, serves us and The Shrine guarding that our rules and the guidance of the Potentate, are followed. Com-municating with His Illustrious Sir, following his guidance thus insuring the rules of our Unit do not conflict with The Constitution of The Shrine.

Then of course there’s our President, Nobel Bill Bradford, who does a superior job of keeping us on track by his guidance and his integrity. There must be something in his genes that sparks his influences on his wife Lady Nancy.

Lady Nancy Bradford, the wife of our President Nobel Bill Bradford, honors us by serving as President of the Temple Club. Like her husband Bill, they do all they can and more for the Chant-ers, The Shrine and the Hospital.

There are many Chanters whose efforts can be cited for their contributions to our sound and success. Those not mentioned are the remaining Chanters in the unit.

Pulling together has brought much success and we will continue to give our utmost, as do all Moolah Shriners.

Lest you miss our regular commercial, please pardon us as we do a little Chanter selling. Once you’re heard us, you’ll want to use our sound. Give us a hearing. We love to sing and you’ll want to hear us.

We are proud to be members of one of the great-est organizations in this world...Our unit, Moolah and the Shrine. “30” Monte

Band

Unit Director: Jack Scherrer 314.725.3764Pres./Sect.-Treas.: Roger Fagerberg 314.878.7646Conductor/1st VP: Chuck McKenzie 636.235. 8085

tubastogo@hotmail.comAssistant Conductor: Roger Fagerberg2nd Vice Pres: Barry Hyatt 314.469.0605

Hello, from your Moolah Band:

If you haven’t attended the monthly Shrine Dinner lately, the Band invites you to come to the next meeting. We have added several numbers to our repertoire and think you will enjoy what we have to offer. We have some new members and are able to play more types of music, the result being a more varied and enjoyable program.

The Band is proud to have participated in the Mini-Circus for the kids and their parents at Ranken-Jordan Hospital. We had a great time, despite a torrential rain that could have drowned the spirits of all involved.

Our concert season has ten performances sched-uled already! They will be starting soon and, as always, we are looking for new players. At the end of August, more performances will surely be added. We look forward to an exciting summer and fall. How about giving us a try and pick up your long-unused instrument and join us? We are asking any Noble who has played before to join us as we prepare for our Centennial Year in 2019. We need any and all Nobles to help, so consider us and do the things you used to love, and help spread the message of Shriners Hospitals.

Come see us on Wednesday nights at 7:30 and rekindle the fun you had when you were in the school band. If you need any information, please give me a call or e-mail and I will answer any questions you may have.

Also, remember we are a community band, so if your child or grandchild, or your significant other plays an instrument, he or she is welcome to play in the Band. We meet Wednesday evenings at 7:30 to practice. Our concerts are mainly Wednesday nights at 7:00, and on some Tuesdays.

We would love to have you participate with us.We always leave ‘em smiling!

Chuck McKenzie636-235-8085tubastogo@hotmail.com

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UNIT & COMMITTEE REPORTS

May Stated Meeting Menu

Pork SteaksBaked Potato

Corn on the cobRolls

Dessert

Director: Dale Nagel 636-489-0455President: Ray White 314-567-0455Vice President: Don Gruner 314-306-0553

Who? We are a group that meets monthly to share activities, information and knowledge. We discuss members’ queries, issues and programs with com-puters; plan activities, hold working sessions and demonstrations on new technologies.

Why? The Moolah Shrine Computer Club is a group of professionals, computer enthusiasts and beginners who want to teach and learn about computing and have fun doing it.

When? Monthly meetings are the second Monday of each month. Meetings start at 7:00 pm. We first meet for demos and discussion and then move to the com-puter lab on the second floor next to the Moolah Shrine Store. There we have a chance to demonstrate and fix individual problems. Check note on the door for loca-tion of demos and discussions. Come learn with us.

Computer Club

Drum Corps

Director: Rick Gwydir 314-504-1091Drum Major: Dave Glenn 314-560-4431By Jim Hubeli The Drum Corps met at the St.Charles Boat House parking lot on Sat. March 25 for the Moolah Circus Parade. Everyone was on time, so we hopped aboard our magic carpet trailer for the ride to the parade start. There was a large crowd with lots of children along the parade route to cheer on the marchers and units. We played "Mickey Mouse" for the kids and "Proud to be a Shriner" for the Divan, all dressed in red jackets, as we passed the reviewing stand. After the pa-rade, a large crowd of Shrine families and friends attended the Circus Kickoff at Moolah for lunch and activities by the Units in the gym.

Later in March on the first day of the Circus, Don Baur, Steve Pieper PP and Jim Hubeli played music for the Mini Circus at Children's Hospital. Divan members along with the Clowns and Circus performers entertained the kids who are unable to attend the main Circus. The 4 day Circus went off well with good attendance and novelty sales. Director Rick and Drum Major Dave thank all for their good attendance at all the Grand Entries. The Drum Corps played the National Anthem at 3 performances and we had favorable comments on our music. The animals have always been the main attractions at any Circus and all kids still like to ride elephants, camels and ponies. My favorite, where else can you see a bear riding a bicycle?

We are sorry to report the passing of longtime member Jerry Bratsch on March 24. Jerry was a loyal and faithful Moolah member. He joined the Drum Corps in 1963 and played the baritone bugle and marched for many years. Our sincere sympathies are extended to wife Barbara and the family. The Drum Corps funeral service under the direction of Jay Traxel was held on April 1. Sever-al military tributes were also in attendance.

Clowns

Director: Mike Howard (Howiee) President: Mike Stevens (Mibo)1st Vice President: Paul Goggins (Gametime)2nd Vice President: Lee Mueller (Green Jeans)Treasurer: John Tremblay ( Shabba-Dabba)-

What a great circus! Thanks to all and especially our ladies who worked very hard for us all week-end. The skit director wanted to thank everyone for their efforts at the practices and performanc-es. He especially wants to thank Gumball (Mike Bockerstette) and Poppy (Larry Clark) for helping him with all the ideas he had and making the props to his design. The skit director said "it's like they could read my mind"

I would say that now is the slow time for us but there are summer events and parades to keep us busy. As you can tell I don't have much to say.

Merlin (Tom Dolan) who is traveling this month with the Haneford circus, recently did his clown act on the tonight show with Jimmy Fallon. Hope you all caught that show on April 19th. He had the whole crowd laughing. This is one clown we should all be proud of to have in our unit and one that our young clowns can emulate. He has it on tape and will show it at the next meeting.

I knew I was going to take the wrong train, so I left early. Yogi Berra

Guides

President: Dean Rathert 314-894-9871Secretary: Robert Granquist 636-300-8001 Director: Wayne Price 314-487-3979

THANKS to everyone who in any way helped at the Shrine Circus. Without your help, it would not have be the success that it was. Also a thank you to everyone who helped at the Circus Kickoff.

Thanks to everyone who attended the Guides Social in March. I, Bucky Ward, wish to thank those who offered to help when I fell that night. A special thanks to Lonnie Wills and Robbie Dirkers, who made sure that I made it to my car safely. Who says angels don’t wear fezzes?

Don’t forget to support Casey Thompson, the Guides’ participant, in Macho Mania.

Bingo is doing well. It could always use help.

Van is doing well. Drivers are needed!

GUN RAFFLE! Contact Ricky Uebinger for tickets to sell.

Rob Bates is doing well with his new knee. Keep Rob in your prayers as well as others who are sick and shut- ins.

Upcoming Events:Spring Ceremonial Saturday, May 6th at Moolah Temple followed by a Seis-De-Derby Party from 5:00P.M.-11: 00 P.M.Guides Social Friday, May 12Macho Mania Saturday, May 13Mother’s Day Brunch Sunday, May 14

Remember those who served our country on Memorial Day.

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UNIT & COMMITTEE REPORTS

Hospital Committee

Reception Committee

Nomads

Seniors

DIRECTOR: BILL BRADFORDPRESIDENT: MIKE HEUER1ST V. PRES: JERRY D’AGOSTINO2ND V. PRES: RANDY BAERSECRETARY: JIM GESELLTREASURER: BOB BERRY Another Moolah Shrine Circus is in our rear view mirrors. Committee members actively partici-pated in circus events and we hope all enjoyed another circus this year. Hospital Committee is now preparing for the coming events as follows:Friday, May 5th, Cinco de Mayo theme lunch at 11:30 to 1:30 at Shriners Hospital.Thursday, June 22nd, Flag Day BBQ lunch at 11:30 to 1:30 at the Hospital.

Committee is also preparing for the Saturday, May 6th Moolah Spring Ceremonial. This event requires all available committee members to participate in the tour groups of new Nobles.

Hospital Committee is exploring the idea of a Dodgeball tournament to be held possibly in September. Plans are in the initial phase. Will update progress in future reports. Hospital Committee has conducted outreach efforts in past years by renting display space at the Missouri School Nurse Conventions. These Healthcare professionals have daily contact across Missouri with children who could benefit from services by Shriners Hospital. This year again, Committee members will man a booth at the Renaissance Hotel at Lambert Field on April 8th. Activity begins at 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Committee members have blocked out time frames during the day for our participation. Tours of Shriners Hospital continue to be a priority for Hospital Committee members, who are on short notice, some times, for calls that a tour guide is needed Invitation is open to any Noble who would like to visit or join at our monthly meeting of the third Wednesday of each month at 6:15 PM in our Moolah room.

President: Casey Thompson 314-560-49681st V. Pres.: Dave Fitzgerald 314-488-11792nd V. Pres.: Brandon Cohron 314-471-6269Secretary: James/Cub Boever 314-596-1173Treasurer: D.J. Hermen 314-341-3130

The Nomad’s monthly meeting is typically held on the fourth Wednesday of the month.Please watch for updates on the Nomad’s Face-book page or feel free to reach out to the executive board members listed above. If you are unable to find the Facebook group, please let us know and we will help add you to the group. During the meeting a light supper will be served at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting will start at 7:00pm. Any general nobility, please come join the Nomads. Enjoy some cold camel's milk on meeting nights, while learning about all of the different units, clubs, and committees at the Moolah Shrine Center. The Nomads committee is a great fit for everyone, whether you’re a new or experienced Shriner. Through your involvement in the Nomads committee you will feel welcomed and have fun while supporting the children who have been placed in our care at the hospital. If you have any questions, please feel free to call or text any of the Nomad’s executive board members, or just drop by the room located on the 3rd floor behind the ballroom. If you participated in the most recent ceremonial, or if you were brought in during a stated meeting you are officially a Nomad, and should come to the next Nomad’s meeting to pick up your polo style collared shirt. New Nomads first years dues are covered.

Nomad’s annual dues are $20.00 and are due. Please continue to support the Nomads committee. Your financial support is very much appreciated.

President: Bob Atwell 314-609-6457Secretary: George Pryor 636-926-9942Director: Ken Zesch 314-610-7452

CALLING ALL RETIREES!

If you belong to AARP or you could belong, you belong here on the THIRD MONDAY of each month. This is our regular business meeting date.

In addition, we also meet on the FIRST MONDAY of each month. On both dates, we meet at 9:00 A.M. in the Guides Room on the 3rd Floor of the Temple and play Poker or Gin Rummy. We usually play until noon and then break for our brown bag lunch; then back to the game and play until 2:00pm.

Come when you want and leave when you want.

A lifetime membership dues is $1.00 for which you will receive a card attesting to your membership.

This is a good opportunity to get out of those “honey do” chores for a while.

TRY US, YOU WILL LIKE US.Call any one of the officers above for more information.

Bruce Marren, PresidentMatt Schoonover, VPVacant, SecretaryDavid Dieckhaus, TreasurerMatt Niedringhaus, Chairman

Reception Committee would like to thank Ted Nagle for his generosity in providing complemen-tary prime rib dinners for all us at the May First Friday Dinner to celebrate his birthday. Ted, we greatly appreciate your kind gesture and wish you a happy birthday!

Reception is raffling off 4 sports memorabilia pieces to be raffled off at the Fall Ceremonial.

Please be sure to check out these pieces at the Stated meetings and Ceremonials, as just men-tioning them doesn’t give them justice. These are some very fine looking pieces that would look great in a man cave or Unit room. Tickets are $5 each or 3 for $10. Make sure to get you tickets today!

Keep in mind that dues are due for both Recep-tion Committee and Temple.

One last reminder about Moolah stated meetings: Per the Potentate, you must have your dues card with you to gain admittance into the Temple. Re-ception Committee Members will continue to tile the doors, and ask for your card and passwords. Even if you are not attending the meeting, and just attending dinner, a paid Moolah Membership card is needed to enter the Temple.

- Submitted by Matt Niedringhaus

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UNIT & COMMITTEE REPORTS

Swing Dance

Director: Bud Waters 636-225-2354President: John Bozarth 636-978-0915Vice President: Beril Gillman 314-488-7759Secretary: Gary Fanger 636-447-2361Treasurer: Dennis Martin 636-936-8295

April has come and gone and the Cross Fire Dance was huge. We got to see a lot of fellow Shriners mixed in with our other dancers and a lot of the general public. Thanks to all of those that stopped by for one or two of our dances.

We are planning some exciting upcoming live band nights. The next live band night is Friday, May 19, when we will have The Back Street Cruisers. Admission is only $10 per person. If you like to dance or just want to go out some-place relaxing and listen to good music with friends this is the night for you. Doors open at 6:30 pm

I want to continue the challenge to ALL the units to patronize our dances. Take one dance and bring as many of your members as you can, along with their Ladies and let’s see which unit made the top of the list by December.

Please note, if you’re a small group looking for a place to hold a birthday party, want music, a bar, and a reserved area to hold it, let us know. You’re welcome to have your party at one of our regular dances. If you bring at least 20 folks, we’ll buy the birthday cake for your party!!! Reg-ular admission fees apply. Just give us advance notice in order to obtain the cake.

We dance on Fridays each month in the Oasis Room. Doors open at 6:30 pm with music and free lessons starting at 7:00 pm. Our Dances are open to the public and we have pizza by the slice and a cash bar. So, if you are looking for a fun and inexpensive evening out with your Lady, please join us. If you like to dance or just want to go out someplace relaxing and listen to good mu-sic with friends, consider us. Basic swing dance lessons are included in the $6.00 admission. Go to www.mssdc.org for more information. We are also on Facebook.

YOMO

TCAA

Director: Gary Holland1st. V. Pres: Rick Smith2nd. V. Pres: Stan ZuroskySecretary: Wayne AldridgeTreasure: Tim CarlsonCaptain: Greg Heins A big thanks to everyone that came out for the circus kick off parade. We had 8 32’s and 6 jeeps plus 2 in the golf cart. Best part was that nobody had to be towed back. Great showing. Thanks to everyone for all the help at the circus. Once again floor operations were a big success and could not have been done without all the help. Parade season has officially begun. Yomo rides to bring awareness to shriners hospital for chil-dren. Please come out and show your support. We participate in over a hundred events a year and this year will be no different. This year at the downtown parades we will set up a family tent so bring the family and a snack to share! We meet on the second Wednesday of the month in the Yomo room which is located downstairs, down the hallway from the dining room. Dinner is at 6 pm and our meeting starts at 7 pm. All nobles are welcome to attend as we are always looking for drivers. You can also follow us on facebook at Moolah Yomo. We look forward to seeing you! If you haven’t paid your dues for 2017 please get them paid. You are in danger of being suspended.

President Dennis Martin C 636-293-33481st VP Jim Gasell 2nd VP Tim Carisonl3rd VP Patrick Hensley Sec'y Treas/Scribe, Bob Daniels H-636-441-4917

C-636-675-4590E-MAIL insurancebob@yahoo.com

* * * SHRINERS WELCOME * * *

Did you know as a Moolah Shriner, you are also a member of TCAA? As a member of TCAA you may also be a guest at one of our monthly board meetings (normally the 4th Wednesday of the month), we just ask that you call the Secretary or President in advance so that we have head count for refreshments.

* * * What is TCAA * * *

We help provide and assist Our St. Louis Hospital with some of their needs and requests for the hospital and/or patients. Ask your Unit Repre-sentative or call Bob (636-675-4590) and we can come out to your meetings and give a brief talk.

TCAA has "HLP-KDS" License Plate Stickers for sale--only $3.00 each. Ask your unit represen-tative.

TCAA is looking for “Corporate Donations", to ultimately provide necessary funds to support The Saint Louis Shriners Hospital. We need your help in our mission to support our St. Louis Shriners Hospital. Please give Dennis a call (636-293-3348) if you know a company with surplus items to be donated that can be used to sell.

Ever thought about purchasing ID Theft Protec-tion and/or Pre-Paid Legal assistance, give us a call and we have a program in place that just may help you out while also supporting TCAA.

The new Hospital is going well and here are the newer numbers.Hospital statistics:March – Inpatient 25, Outpatient 792, Outpatient Surgery 74April Hospital statistics numbers not yet available.

REMEMBER OUR HOSPITAL NEEDS KIDS, SO SPREAD THE WORD.

PLEASE ALERT THE OFFICERS WHEN YOU KNOW OF SICKNESS OR DISTRESS.

President: Ken Wright 636-288-1130Vice-President: Rick Bruce 636-233-9952Treasurer: Mark Ballance 314-795-5868Secretary: Wayne Mosher 314-432-5718

Greetings, Brothers!

It was great that the rain held off so we all could enjoy participating in the circus kick-off parade. It was an appropriate preamble for such a success-ful circus. We were pleased to be part of it.

As stated in our last article, this month is a time of planning for our Jefferson Barracks Barbecue and the festivals we will be participating in. We hope to see a lot of you this summer when you stop by to visit and buy a Gus’s pretzel!

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UNIT & COMMITTEE REPORTS

CAPE SHRINE CLUBGOLF TOURNAMENT

$100.00 per person 4 person scramble(Limited to 128 players or 32 teams of 4)

Your teams entry and/or individual fee MUST be submitted on or before May 9th, 2017

Mulligans will be sold, but may not be used on prize holes.

ENTRY FEE INCLUDES18 Holes of Golf and Cart

Lunch (served from 11:00 am–12:00 pm)

Beverage provided during play byCape Shrine Club

GIFT CERTIFICATESFlight A 1st. 3 TeamsFlight B 1st. 3 TeamsFlight C 1st. 3 Teams

Prize Award For a Par 3 Hole–in–OneTEE TIME12:30 P.M. Sharp

Shotgun Start

HOLE IN ONEHole 15

2017 Rav4 - donated byCOAD Toyota

WHO MAY ENTER?Shriners, Non-Shriner, Golfers,Duffers, Men and Women, etc.

Total $1,200 Gift Certificates

For More Information Contact:Chuck Stratton: 573-208-6901

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Team Member ______________________________ ___________________________________ _______________________*Make checks payable to: CSC Golf Tourney Mail to: Cape Shrine Club 1007 Hwy EE Net proceeds for this event are for the benefit of the Cape Shrine Club Chuck Stratton Chaffee, MO 63740

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Daniel BooneShrine Club

CLUB CONNECTION

President: Mark Rethemeyer 314-605-7615

We had a great turn-out for our April dinner meet-ing at Cappuccino’s in O’Fallon. The food was great! Prices very reasonable! Great service! And as always, the best part of the evening was the friendship and fellowship!

Our Board Meetings are on the last Thursday of the month and the extra added bonus is that while the guys have their meeting, our Ladies play bunko! Last month we had more Ladies than men, so bunko is really popular! For those who have never played, no need to be afraid – it takes only 2-3 minutes to learn. So, if that is

After a long sleepy winter, Cape Shrine Club is energized and ready for action!

The biggest news we have is that by the time this newsletter goes to print, we will be the proud owners of the land on which we will be building our new clubhouse. We had to jump through a lot of hoops surrounded by red tape, but we will have a groundbreaking ceremony soon and begin construction. The ground is in a prime location at the junction of Hwy 61 and I-55. We will be easily recognized and accessible from the interstate and sure to draw lots of positive attention as a prominent member of the community we serve. We are more than excited!!

The largest fundraiser we put on each year is our golf tournament. The 22nd annual Cape Shrine Club Golf Tourney is set for May 19, and is shaping up to be the biggest ever! We will have unbelievable prizes this year with two hole-in-one Lawless Harley Davidson Motorcycle holes , a Toyota RAV4 hole-in-one hole, an odds side bet hole, a giant (1 lb) pork steak dinner (bragged on by any golfer who’s played in our tourney), and a great day of fun and excitement. The date is closing in on us, get your team together and contact Chuck Stratton (573-208-6901) for team, sponsor, and tourney info.

Club President, Chuck Stratton, has set the goals high for us this year. With our increased presence in the community with our clubhouse underway, he is looking to and encouraging each member to look around your Masonic community and bring in 1 new member each to the club this year. The cause is great, and we are growing to support it even stronger. Bring a new Shriner to us this year!

The Shrine Circus was a wonderful time and an enormous success. Kids of all ages in atten-dance had a ball. Glad to be part of such a great event. Thanks to everyone on the Circus team who helped work the long hours to make it a success.

Congrats to a dedicated and hardworking Shriner Sarge Watson, Shriner of the Month. Your presence honors us and your worth to us is immeasurable

Don’t forget we are selling tickets to the giant 100 gun raffle put on by Moolah. Get yours from Chuck Stratton (573-208-6901). 20 bucks for a chance at 100 guns and if you win your name goes back in the hat for more. What a great deal!! Your ticket also gets you admission to the drawing party at the Temple with food and fun for everyone.

Cape Shrine Clubwhat has been keeping you from joining us, put your worries to rest.

Mark your calendar for Thursday, May 25th and Thursday, June 29th and come to JJ’s in O’Fallon for fun and fellowship. Our Ladies are always encouraged and invited to attend! Arrive for dinner between 6:00 and 6:30; we order off the menu and have separate checks. They have great food and reasonable prices. At 7:30 the guys have a brief meeting and the ladies play bunko.

You will find Daniel Boone to be a friendly group of Shriners and our Ladies, and we promise to make you and your Lady feel welcome. Give us a try and I can guarantee you both will have a great time!

If you would like more information about Daniel Boone Shrine Club and our activities give Presi-dent Mark a call at 314-605-7615.

Coming this Fall!

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Temple ClubNailah Court #107

Lady Patricia Aaron, High Priestess 314.954.2803Lady Mary Haupt, PHP, Recorder 636.359.8692

Greetings,

By the time, you read this month’s article Nailah Court #107 Ladies Oriental Shrine will have had their Installation of Officers. The new officers for 2017-2018 are as follows: Lady Patricia Aaron, High PriestessLady Lisa Kennedy, Princess Lady Marcia Jacobi, Associate PrincessLady Mary Haupt, PHP, Recorder Lady Lynn Henning, PHP, Treasurer Lady Colette Nagel, PHP, 1st Year Trustee Lady Victoria Pinkerton, 2nd Year Trustee Lady Paulette Green, PHP, 3rd Year Trustee

Congratulations to all the new officers and newly installed Appointed Officers and Aides. We look forward to a wonderful year.

Coming up in May 2017 for Nailah Court #107 is our Grand Council Session, which will be held in Sandusky, Ohio. We are all working hard to prepare for this exciting event. We will be able to get together with all our sisters from the other courts, which is always a fun time. The highlight of my trip personally will be watching the Lady Janet Larson of Hawaii Court #60, Honolulu, HI, the new Grand High Priestess ascending to the East.

Nailah Court #107 ladies look forward to working with Illustrious Sir Dean Isbell and his First Lady Kim Isbell as well as all the Divan members for the ensuing year. We are all excited about work-ing with them to help all the Shriners Hospital Children and their families. It is such a wonderful sight to see all the smiling faces of the children.

Pearls of Aloha Hugs,Lady Patricia Aaron, High Priestess

Noble Lodge #684

Worshipful Master: Dan Coffey 314-707-2126 actions2x@gmail.com

Secretary: Charlie Wiegert 314-565-8523 cwiegert1@gmail.com

Assistant Secretary: John Schembri 314-878-4129 jschembri@sbcglobal.net

Noble Lodge meetings are Tuesdays May 2nd (SW night) and 16th (JW night) and June 6th (Election) & 20th. We have a light dinner at 6:00 P.M. and the meeting opens at 7PM. All nobles are invited to attend.

Our next MoChip event is Saturday, June 17th at Ronnies Cine from 10 AM- 4 PM. If you’d like to help out, please contact Ken Fontana at kenfon-tana@att.net or call him at 636-485-2984.

Noble Lodge is planning a family event for Sunday July 2nd at the Gateway Grizzlies ball-park. Great food, drinks, baseball and a spectac-ular fireworks display. Contact anyone above if you’re interested in joining us!

Noble Lodge honored Illustrious Sir Dean Isbell with “A Night In The East” on Tuesday, April 18th. Most Worshipful Brother Richard L. Smith presented 25 year pins to our members who achieved the distinction. It was also “Past Masters” night, with Noble Lodge past masters filling the chairs.

Welcome to our newest Master Masons who were raised at the C2A class on Saturday, April 8th. Hopefully we’ll see a few of them at the Spring Ceremonial!

If you know someone who might be interested in becoming a Mason, you can be the 1st line sign-er of your candidate’s petition. Only 1 signer of a Masonic petition needs to be from Noble Lodge, the other signer can be from any Lodge. Keep this in mind if you have a candidate. It all starts with you submitting the petition for your candi-date. The petition (and $75 initiation fee) will be received at our next meeting, and your candidate will be notified of the next steps.

Noble Lodge now has a book rack outside the Lodge Room. It has various books and pub-lications about Masonry. Feel free to borrow anything you’d like to read, or if you have some books you’d like donate, please do so.

To get the most up-to-date information on what’s happening at Noble Lodge, check out our web-site at http://www.noble684.com

If you have any questions, contact the Master or Secretary from the information listed above.

President: Nancy Bradford 314-974-5133Vice President: Darlene Newman 636-949-0440Secretary: Kathy Myers 314-329-6049Treasurer: Janet Loesch 314-650-7662

The grand finale for our 100 year celebration was at our March meeting. Our “Time Capsule” was closed and placed on display. Imagine the conversations that will occur when this “Time Capsule” is opened in the future.

Congratulations ladies, you did a great job at our 75th Moolah Shrine Circus working the Lemon-ade and Kettle Corn booth. It must have been a popular booth as there were plenty of people walking around the circus with Lemonade and Kettle Corn.

April was a “sharing” meeting. We donated personal care and baby items to the “Circle of Concern”. We are blessed to be able to help others through this organization.

May is a busy month, so mark these dates on your calendars so that you won’t miss any of the fun. May 13th is our First Lady’s fundraiser, Ma-cho Mania. It’s not too late to get your tickets and support your favorite contestants. This promises to be a fun evening.

Don’t forget to start giving hints to your family that May 14th is the Mothers’ Day Brunch at Moolah. We all deserve to be pampered and this is a great way to start out the pampering. Call the office to reserve your spot.

Don’t forget that May 17th is Stated Meeting and that means Bunco, special drinks and lots of fun and laughs.

Our May Temple Club has been moved to May 31st. This is our First Lady’s luncheon. Kim has a special event planned; we will be visiting the Butterfly House. Please watch your mail for your Temple Club bulletin which will give you the necessary information concerning lunch and carpooling from Moolah to the Butterfly House and then back to Moolah.

Reminder: No Stated Meeting or Bunco in June.Get out your red for June 25th which is Shriners day at the Cardinal Game.

Our June meeting will be a departure from the normal in that it will be an evening meeting. The June 28th meeting will be from 5:30 – 7:30 pm. This evening meeting will enable some of our members who work during the day to attend Tem-ple Club. Watch your mail for more information in your Temple Club bulletin.Submitted: Gail Melton

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Shriners License Plate Program(Tax-deductible donations go to the St. Louis Shriners Hospital

for Children)

Shriners and non-Shriners, here’s an easy way to help kids in the St. Louis Shriners Hospital for Children. Just order personal-ized Shriners license plates (for your car, motorcycle or truck up to 12,000 lbs.) and proudly display them on your vehicle. These official Missouri state plates fea-ture a Shriner carrying a child, the word “Shriners” and our “Shriners Help Kids” message, all in bright colors on a white background.

Your donation will help with orthope-dic research and treatment at the St. Louis Shriners Hospital for Children!

You can order in five easy steps: 1. Make a minimum contribution of $25 (one year) or $50 (two years). If you want to make a larger contribution, just add it to your $25 or $50. Send your check to your nearest Shrine Center. Make your check payable to MO Shriners License Plate. 2. The Shrine Center will send you two documents 1) An application for personalized plates 2) An “Emblem Use Authorization Statement.” This is proof that you contributed to the Shriners License Plate Program. It will be required when you sub-mit your plate application. 3. Complete the “Application for Missouri Personalized and Special License Plates.” The Shriners plates allow 6 spaces for your personalized message. If you want a disabled plate, only 4 characters are allowed for personalization. All Shriners license plates are considered personal-ized plates and require payment of a $15 one-year personalized fee, or $30 two-year fee to the Missouri Department of Revenue. 4. Take your “Application for Missouri Personalized and Special License Plates,” “Emblem Use Authorization Statement” and $15 personalized plate fee to your local license office. 5. The Dept. of Revenue will order your plates. You will be notified by mail when your plates are available and given information about getting them at your local license bureau. If you have any questions about your processing or your “Application for Missouri Personalized and Special License Plates,” direct them to the Department of Revenue through your local license bureau.

Yes, I want to help support orthopedic research and treatment of children at the St. Louis Shriners Hospital for Children. My check for... $25 $50 more $_________________ Payable to MO Shriners License Plate is enclosedName____________________________________________Address______________________________________City_________________________State___________Zip_________________Local Shrine Center to receive credit_____________________________________________________________

Your donation is tax-deductible. Detach and mail this coupon with your check to: MO Shriners Li-cense Plate Program at your closest Shrine Center. The Shriners of Missouri and Shriners Hospital for Children sincerely thank you.

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Fundraising Brick Programbuilding a strong foundation brick by brick

In the Courtyard in front of the Moolah office, there is a Pyramid. The walk-way running to and from the Pyramid is the “Moolah Walk of Fame”. You can have a brick in the “Moolah Walk of Fame” for a donation of only $100.

For $100 you get a 4” x 8” brick with 3 lines of 18 characters each. Along with that, you will receive a certificate you can display on your wall.

For $250 you get a 4” x 8” brick with 3 lines of 18 characters each AND a small replica (1.5” x 3”) with the same inscription to use as a paper weight. In addition, you will receive a certificate to dis-play on your wall.

For $500 you get an 8” x 8” brick with up to 6 lines of 18 letters each. In addition, you will receive a certificate to display on your wall.

What an excellent way to pay tribute to the memory of someone that has been very dear and special to you.

To order a brick, cut on the above line and complete this bottom portion and send it to the Moolah Office.

I would like to order the following brick to be placed in the “Moolah Walk of Fame”

$100 4” x 8” Brick (Enter up to 3 lines for inscription in the area below.) $250 4” x 8” Brick (Enter up to 3 lines for inscription in the area below.) $500 8” x 8” Brick (Enter up to 6 lines for inscription in the area below.)

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Payment is accepted via check or credit card. (credit cards are taken by phone only 314.878.6301)Print how you want the brick to read. (Punctuation counts as a character)

Your Information: Full Name_________________________________________________________________________Your Address______________________________________________________________________City, State, Zip_____________________________________________________________________Phone Number____________________________________________________________________

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^ Don Worley & Steve Sales present a check from MidMo Shrine Club to Shriners Hospitals for Children for $1,500.00 at the March Stated Meeting

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PETITION FOR INITIATION AND MEMBERSHIPMoolah® Shrine

To the Potentate, Officers and Nobles of Moolah Temple, situated in the Oasis of St. Louis, Desert of Missouri, I, the undersigned, hereby declare that I am a Master Mason in good standing in_________________________ Lodge, #________, located at _______________________________,________ which is a Lodge recognized by or in amity with the Conference of Grand Masters of North America. Furthermore, I have resided at my current address for not less than 6 months, as required by the By-laws of The Imperial Council. I respectfully request that I may be made a Noble of the Mystic Shrine, and become a member of your temple.

If I be found worthy and my request granted, I promise to conform to the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of the Imperial Council and the Bylaws and Ceremonies of the Moolah Temple.

Print Full Name:_____________________________________________ Wife’s Name:_____________________________Birthplace:___________________________________________________________Birthdate:______/________/________Were you ever a DeMolay?________ If so, what was the Chapter name and location?_____________________Profession or Occupation:______________________________________________________________________________ Hobbies/Interests:______________________________________________________________________________________Have you previously applied for admission to any temple of the Order? Yes________ ______No______________If so, to what temple?____________________________________________________________ When?________________Address:_______________________________________________________________________________________________City, State, Zip:________________________________________________________________________________________Home Phone: (_____)___________________________ Business Phone: (______)________________________________Cell Phone: (______)____________________________ Fax: (_______)__________________________________________E-Mail Address:_________________________________________________________________________________________Signature:______________________________________________________________________________________________

Initiation Fee: $100.00 (Payment must accompany this petition)Dues: January-March= $135 April-June= $110 July-October= $85 November-December= $2525 years of age and younger= $45 (No initiation fee)

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Moolah® Shrine CalendarMay

6th Spring Ceremonial & Seis de Derby Party12th Ambassadors Meeting13th Macho Mania 14th Mother’s Day Brunch17th Stated Meeting - Ladies will have activities19th Swing Dance - Backstreet Cruisers Band24th Temple Club 29th Memorial Day - Office Closed

June10th Ambassadors Spring Ladies Party16th Swing Dance - Pennsylvania Slim Band is back21st No Stated Meeting25th Shriners day at the Cardinal Game28th Temple Club

July4th 4th of July - Office Closed7th No Ambassadors Meeting Swing Dance - Crossfire Band9th-13th Imperial Session in Daytona Beach, Fl.19th Stated Meeting - Ladies will have activities21st-23rd Potentate’s Trip to Chicago29th Sportsmans Extravagansa Gun Raffle

August11th No Ambassadors Meeting16th Stated Meeting - Ladies will have activities30th-Sept 2nd CSSA 2017