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1 Hot Sands Hot Sands Vol. 92 No. 5 Evansville, Indiana May 2017 HadiShrine.org Partnering with Rolling Thunder 18 Carnival Rides Air Shows Beirstubes Food Vendors And More!

2 Hot Sands Issued monthly via USPS or and Officially Published under the Auspices Hadi Shriners Desert of Indiana Oasis of Evansville Office of Publications: Hadi Shriners 6 Walnut Street Evansville, Indiana Mailing Address: PO Box 1 Evansville, IN Phone (812) Ext. 205 Fax (812) publications@hadishrine.org Editor: Ralph Pigman, Recorder 2017 Hadi Shrine Divan Officers Hadi Nobles In Nursing Homes Tarell Thompson Transcendent Health Care Ray Walker Heritage Center Richard Schnakenburg.... West River Health Campus Owen Vessell Willow Park Robert Harris Amber Manor Robert Fromm Oakview Heights Bill Musgrave Hamilton Pointe Alan Boomer Garnett Atria Senior Living William Duvall Newburgh Healthcare Robert Murnahan Hamilton Pointe David Stewart Amber Manor Donald Sanders Parkview Nursing Home Gerald Wiegand Solarbron Tom Gossett Good Samaritan Illustrious Sir Mike Stader, Potentate Mike Taylor, Chief Rabban Rod McDonald, Assistant Rabban Steve Hawes, High Priest & Prophet John Nelson, Oriental Guide John Hudson PP, Treasurer Ralph Pigman, Recorder Mark Shaw, 1st Ceremonial Master Dale Thomas, 2nd Ceremonial Master Robin Marshall, Director David Mullican, Parade Marshal Rick Hubbard, Captain of the Guard Terry Joyce, Outer Guard Bob Sheets PP, Chaplain Emeritus A good time was had by all who attended the Potentate s Ball. It was nice seeing everybody and I hope everyone had a good time. We are still trying to collect 2017 dues, so please call or come in to pay your dues. We also have people who are in arrears and some who are are more than one year behind -- give me a call if you are having problems paying and we have some options to help with this. Keep in mind these Upcoming Events: 1. ShrinersFest June if you have time to volunteer anytime during these days, please call the office and we ll get you in touch with the committee, we need help in several places. 2. The Imperial Session is being held this year at Daytona Beach, Florida July hope to see you there! 3. Spring Ceremonial is Saturday, May 6 Please look at the list of nobles on this page who are shut-in at several different hospitals and nursing homes. If you get a chance while you re out and about, stop in and see them! You would be surprised how appreciative they and their family would be. Thank you, Ralph Hadi Black Camels Dedicated to the Memory of Nobles Robert W.Maxedon Dds Created 12/15/77 Expired 2/14/17 Larry F. Owen Created 4/28/62 Expired 4/3/17 Otis L. Griffin, Jr. Created 12/16/10 Expired 4/7/17 George W. Keneipp Created 8/28/64 Expired 3/20/17 Daniel G. Frick Created 4/1/77 Expired 3/25/17 Chawn E. Caniff Created 5/15/82 Expired 3/21/17 James Kelly Created 11/23/85 Expired 3/30/17 Edward Boy Herr Created 11/11/89 Expired 4/3/17 Budric D. Kasinger Created 5/13/95 Expired 4/3/17 2

3 Use WebFez to Verify Your Personal Information, Payments and Shrine Activity How to REGISTER for WebFez: Go to your web browser s address bar and type in webfez.shrinenet.org Click the Register button on the Login page From the Registration page, choose Hadi from the drop-down list and then type in your Member Number (found on your membership card) and your First and Last Name. Click on the Register button. You will be directed to the Create a New Account page. On this page, enter an address you will use to login, confirm the address, then enter and confirm your password. Scroll down to read the WebFez User Agreement and Privacy Policy. Agree by clicking the checkbox. After the checkbox is selected, click on Register. This will register you for WebFez and log you into the system. How to LOG IN after Registration: Go to webfez.shrinenet.org Enter your login address and password Click Log in June From the Desk of the POTENTATE Mike Stader Nobles, I would like to thank everyone who attended the Potentate s Ball, especially our two very special guests, our hospital kids, Kenzie Moser and Kaj Shrode. A special thanks to Ill. Sir John Hudson and Lady Julie for helping to make the Ball such a success. I d also like to thank the Arab Patrol for their gift, which will be an everlasting memory at the Shrine. Thank you to the Color Guard for posting colors and to the Hospital Staff for their support and help seating guests. Thanks to our Chief Aides and their ladies for the beautiful decorations and all of their help. Also, to all of the Aides for their help and decorating. A big Tip of the Fez to all of the nobles, ladies, friends and family who came out and had a good time with us! The Potentate s upcoming trip to New Orleans is filling up fast so get in your reservations. We have a screening clinic Saturday, May 20, from 9am to Noon at the Temple. If anyone knows of a child in need of our services, whether burns or orthopedic, let their parents or guardians know. The Easter Bunny was a big hit, and everyone had a good time thanks to Anne and Steve Garrett and all the others who were involved. Plans are being finalized for ShrinersFest This year will feature day and night air shows and bigger and better rides. If you need booth space or can volunteer your time and talent please contact Ill. Sir Roger Fuchs at On behalf of myself and the nobility I would like to thank our special angel who See POTENTATE pg 14 3

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6 Billy Goats - a new tradition - at the Potentate s Pre-Ball Party 6 Your New 2017 Divan Members See their photograph, read their bio, find out something interesting you didn t know. Terry Joyce, Outer Guard Terry was born in Downers Grove Illinois in 1977 and attended Hinsdale South High School. Terry attended Purdue University, where he was a member of Sigma Pi Fraternity, earning a Bachelor of Science in computer information systems in Terry was raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason on October 20, 2012, as a member of Constellation Lodge No. 748 where he served as Worshipful Master in He joined Hadi Shrine on November 10, Terry is a member of the Hadi Motor Corps and active in parades with the Prowler Go-Kart group, and he served as president of the unit in Terry is also a member of the Evansville Past Masters Club, Hillbilly Clan No. 52, Swords of Bunker Hill-Pocket city Order No. 82, and Order of Turtles. Terry has worked for International Business Machines (IBM) since 1999 serving in multiple leadership and management positions. Terry moved to Blairsville in 2011 where he still resides and he has two children, T.J. and Alex. Terry serving as Den Leader for the past 5 years in Cub Scout Pack 393. Robin Marshall, Director Robin A. Marshall is a native of Evansville, IN where he graduated from Benjamin Bosse High School and attended Vincennes University. Robin currently works and lives in Evansville with his Lady Tanya and two children, son Evan Robert and daughter Jett Olivia. Robin is the owner of ProperT Pros Inc. and is an installer and project manager for Cellular Nation Video Security USA. Robin comes from a family of Shriners as his father and both uncles were Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. He was raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason in 2005 in Constellation Lodge #748 and joined the Scottish Rite later that same year. In November of 2005, Robin was proud to become a Noble of Hadi Shriners. He is a member of the Directors Staff and was previously Director from He has been awarded the Harvey Johnson Award as Director of the year twice. He is a member of the Mariners club, where he was an offi cer and Commodore in Robin s a member of Pocket City Order #82 Swords of Bunker Hill, Hillbilly Clan #52, International Association of Turtles, Y.B.Y.S.A.I.A. and Order of the HI-YA-KA-WA. Robin has also been awarded his Samsar Jewel for membership. Just one more thing, PROUD TO BE A SHRINER!

7 Dennis E. Isaac Chief Aide Billy Goats, the new children s group that is a kid-version of the Hillbilly Clan started at this year s Potentate s Pre-Ball Party, was a hit! Kids (big and small) had a great time at this new Hadi tradition. J.C. Land Chief Aide J.C. was born July 28, 1956, in Princeton, IN. He graduated from Princeton Community High School in 1975 and received a Paramedic Degree from the University of Evansville. In 1975, he started working for Gibson County Ambulance Service and remained there until He worked at Alexander Ambulance Service as a Paramedic until That same year, J.C. began his employment with the Evansville Fire Department and retired on January 31, On March 8, 2003, J.C. married his amazing wife Misti A. Stevens-Land. Together they have a daughter, Heather Beadles, and their granddaughter, Emma Mae Beadles. J.C. was raised as a Master Mason on April 25, 2009, in Lodge 748, and on May 2, 2009 he became a nobel with the Hadi Shriners. He was the Hadi Motor Corps President in J.C. is a Legacy Shriner, as his father Warren C. Land was also a Shriner. He is a member of the Hospital Staff, Swords of Bunker Hill, Turtles, and Hillbilly Clan #52. J.C. also belongs to the American Legion Post #25, Riverbend Association, Fraternal Order of the Owls #33, Fraternal Order of the Police #73 and Fire Fighters Local #357. Dennis was born in Evansville, IN on March 18, He graduated from North High School in Dennis worked at Double Cola as a route salesman then Vandco Beverage as a beer route driver. On September 6, 1979 Dennis reported to duty on the Evansville Fire Department. During his time on the EFD, he was a member of the Dive Rescue Team and Hazardous Materials Team, and assisted in the Training Division training new recruits. Dennis was a Muscular Dystrophy chairman for 12 years, Survive Alive president for 4 years,fire Fighter of the Year in 1995, and Union president for 4 years. He retired from No. 10 fi re station after 30 ½ years. In 1995, Dennis and his wonderful wife Lady Barbara were married. He was raised as a Master Mason in Constellation Lodge in 2009, where he is currently the Lodge Tyler. In the spring class of 2009 Dennis became a Hadi Shrine noble and joined the Motor Corps that same year. Dennis became Motor Corps president in He has been a great asset in the Toy Run, Onion Sales, and Coloring Book sales for the Circus. Dennis also did a wonderful job as chairman for the Motor Corps room renovation. In 2015 and 2016, he also served as a Potentate Aide. Treasure Hunt Raffle a Winner Every Thursday! Tickets just $1 ea - Red Fez Bar Buy as many as you like RULES: Write your name and an available number from the board on each ticket. You can repeat the same number or select different numbers. One ticket drawn each week at 7pm. Name on the ticket will be that week s winner. Number on the ticket will be matched to the Treasure Chest board and uncovered. Symbol will match amount the winner receives. Each week the chest continues to grow until it s won. Raffle is open to the public, bring your friends and family. Weekly winner from $25 to jackpot. Must be present to win entire amount. If not, then you win 1/2 the amount. 7

8 Class Honoree Isaac C. E. Feagley Isaac was born September 16, 1934, in Warrick Co. to William Kenneth and Selma J. Feagley. He graduated from Millersburgh School in Isaac married his lovely wife, Deloris E. Peck on September 1, Together, they have 3 children: Robert; Pamela; and Connie. They also have 15 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Isaac is an active member of Bethlehem United Church of Christ, where he was baptized, confirmed, and married. In 1957, he was drafted into the U.S. Army where he served 2 years active and 4 years inactive. Isaac served his apprenticeship and career as a Union Painter in Local 156 and retired after working as a painter more than 50 years. On September 2, 1975, Isaac became a Master Mason at Newburgh Lodge #174 F & AM. In the fall of 1975, Isaac joined The Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, and in 2004, he received the Double Eagle Award. He also received the Meritorious Service Award in Also in the fall of 1975, Isaac joined the Hadi Shrine Temple. In 1986, Drum & Bugle Corps presented him with its Achievement Award, and in 1992 served as their President. He enjoyed many parades and trips throughout the years with them. He has been an active Hospital Staff member, was Man of the Year in 2002, and served as Captain in For several Potentates Isaac has served as an Aide, and in 1989, he served as Chief Aide for Stanley Nevil, DDS. Since 1975, he has been a member of the No Ruz Grotto. Isaac is a member of the Hillbilly Club, Swords of Bunker Hill, and received an Honorary Life Membership to the Hadi Shrine Horse Patrol in He has worked very hard on the Quest for a Million Pennies, driving and organizing man power. He s driven 200 trips to the Shrine Hospitals, transporting children in need. Richard was born in Wabash, Indiana on October 6, He had 8 brothers and 4 sisters and attended South Side and Wabash Junior High School. Richard mostly remembers the School of Hard knocks, which taught him life experiences. He was drafted at the age of 17 on October 29, 1945, into the U.S. Army and Army Reserves, then continued his service for 13 years as a Staff Sergeant. In 1946, Richard met and married the love of his life, Jerry. They had a daughter, Diana, on November 24, Richard lost his wife to Alzheimer s in 2008, and lost his second wife, Shirley, to cancer in He became a Mason on December 17, 1958, and was raised to 3rd Degree Mason on January 7, He is a 320 Scottish Rite Member and member of Constellation Lodge. In 1961, he joined the Hadi Shriners. He was an 8-year member of Hadi Funsters, member of Mariners, and from 1991 to present, an active member of the Hospital Staff. Richard has been honored with 50 pins from both the Masons and Shriners. From his youth and years that followed Richard has had an assortment of jobs: selling paper flowers for his mother, and selling shoes and rolled steel; working as prison guard; working at Servel; and working at Sigeco where he retired in After retirement, he started driving our Shriners kids to and from our St. Louis and Cincinnati Hospitals. He is very proud of the 185 trips transporting our kids and would have continued if not for age restrictions. He is Past Captain of the Hospital Staff in 2001 and a proud recipient of the Samsar Jewel. Class Honoree Richard E. Smith 8

9 Are You Going to 2017 Imperial Session in Daytona, FL? If you plan to attend 2017 Imperial Session Sunday - Thursday, July 9-13 in Daytona, Florida -- going early or staying late -- please contact John Hudson, P.P., at (812) or JHudson70@gmail.com. Rooms are still available. If you have already made reservations, please confirm with John. Thank you! 2017 Potentate s Trip NEW ORLEANS Trip Itinerary Sun 9/24 9:30P Depart Hadi Temple Mon 9/25 1:36A Train Departs 3:30P Arrive New Orleans ~ Rest of day/meals on your own Tue 9/26 11:30A Brunch (attire, casual) Brennan s ~ Rest of day/meals on your own Wed 9/27 11:00A Private Bus Tour ~ Breakfast/Lunch on your own 6:00P Dinner Cruise Thr 9/28 5:00P Dinner (attire, business casual) Court of Two Sisters ~ All other meals on your own Tue/Wed/Thr Hospitality Room with Drinks/Snacks GUNS Once ticket is paid-in-full, call Amtrak individually for reservation number to check-in gun TRAIN ROOMS Available w/advance reservation, cost $304/rm Arab Patrol Greetings Fellow Patrolmen. What a great time we had at the Potentate s pre-party Friday night. Our VP Adam did an outstanding job of getting everything ready. Thanks to all who helped man the bar. Thanks to all the Patrolmen for attending the Shrine Stated Meeting on April 25. We have the Spring Ceremonial coming up on Saturday, May 6. Please come out and welcome our new nobles. We will also have a parade so come and march with us and have some fun. Onion pick up will be on Friday, May 12. The Paper Crusade is on Saturday, May 20. Let s take the opportunity to share what we are all about with the public and raise donations for the hospitals. Find a Patrolmen to buddy with for a couple of hours and let s make a difference. Please keep in our thoughts and prayers those that cannot be with us at this time. Keep our military service members in your thoughts as they protect this great country of ours. Proud to be a SHRINER! ~Fredrick W. Behnke III, Recording Secretary Nov 23 thru 26, 2017 Thur - Fri - Sat - Sun 9

10 Mariners Log Where are you from? Where did you grow up? What does the word noble or brother mean to you? A Thank You to Gary Crawford for loading the old Mariners boat and finding her a new port. Those are questions I like to ask a new member I just met, say at the Ceremonial. The first two are easy, most people answer quickly and smile. The third question will make them think. If we are lucky, the new member will become our friend and a member of our club. It takes all of us to make that new member feel special. Setting the hook is the easy part, it s our duty to reel them in. FUN. FOOD. BEVERAGES. What more can we say about the Mariners hospitality area at the Potentate s Pre-Ball? On behalf of the Mariners, I want to personally thank everyone for their support to make this event successful. A big Thank You goes for the help of are Lady s (Admirals) as well. If you attended the Potentate s Ball, there were special guests: Shriners children. Sometimes we all need a reminder of our purpose. PAPER DRIVE. Saturday, May 20. This is a very important event. Mariners will do something different this year with written permission from the City. We will locate on the corner of Riverside Drive and Walnut Street in front of the temple. Also, we will be smoking pork butts Friday night for sale on Saturday. Get your orders in early, this will be an exciting day! Thanks again Mariners for your continued support, Our Anchor Chain is Only as Strong as its Weakest Link. Attitude is the thing that makes the difference between success and failure! ~ Dave Horn - Commodore, IASYC. - Port Captain Many things are happening with the Mariners. The Mariners cooking team showed their skills Saturday, April 8, at Rural King on Morgan Avenue. We also sold smoked chicken with the usual menu at this event. Our next event at Rural King will take place Saturday, May 13. Mark your calendar and stop by and join in the fun! STEAK NIGHT. Wow, if you missed this event, we missed you! A Tip of the Fez goes to Mariner s Past Commodore Dwain Mullen and IASYC Fleet Captain Bill Davis for preparing the steaks for this event. A Big Thank You goes to Commander Jeff Baker and Lady Carla (Admiral) for the help with steak night. 10 Front of the Mariners Club, which recently received a face-lift

11 Hospital Staff Illustrious Sir Mike Stader has announced the Class Honorees for the Spring Ceremonial on Saturday, May 6. The Hospital Staff is very proud of PC Richard Smith and PC Ike Feagley for being selected to this high honor. Congratulations to both! A reminder the onions are due to arrive on or around Friday, May 12. Our Hadi Paper Drive will be on Saturday, May 20. Please help, as all donations collected are donated to our Hospitals. Ladies Night is Tuesday May 16, at Hadi Temple, 2nd floor with social hour at 6:00pm, dinner at 6:30pm, followed with our business meeting at 7:00pm. Entertainment will be provided by the Dixielanders, so, make your reservations now. Pipes & Drums The Hadi Temple Screening Clinic will be on Saturday, May 20, from 9:00am to Noon. Upon completion of the clinic, all forms are delivered to the appropriate Hospital for consideration of treatment. Our Hospitals care for children with burns, cleft lip and palate, and specialized plastic surgery, along with those with orthopedic conditions and spinal cord injuries. Most of our children are recommended for treatment from Shriners referrals. We ask all nobles who know of or have been aware of a child our Hospitals can help to please have them attend our screening clinic. No appointment is required. It doesn t get any easier than this. Advantages to Parents or Guardians Who Bring Their Child to the Screening Clinic: - Meeting and greeting our Hospital Staff members - Help with completing forms - Assessment by a doctor - Answers given to many questions - Transportation assistance is exploited Our Results Through March 31: 38 TRIPS - 40 PATIENTS -- 15,921 MILES The Imperial Pipes and Drums of Hadi Temple were honored to have been selected to escort Illustrious Sir Stader and Lady Cheryl for their grand entrance to HADI S POTENTATE S BALL at the Doubletree Hotel in beautiful downtown Evansville. The enthusiastic crowd received the couple with open arms. A great evening was had by all in attendance. May Ceremonial is upon us. We anticipate many new and intelligent members to join the ranks of Hadi and maybe to become a part of our humble pipe band. Fez s off to Past Potentate and our current Highlander President ROGER FUCHS for chairing the upcoming ShrinersFest in June, a major fun raiser for our Temple. Please offer your help and support to Roger and those working on the Fest. We wish to extend a speedy recovery to Steve Alsop for swelling of unknown nature or duration, and to Paul Black who has numbness of all extremities. Both illnesses are not alcohol-related. On a brighter side, most of the temporary green dye form St. Patty s Day has proven to be temporary after all. Dave Fitzsimmons, drummer emeritus and a life-long member of the Highlanders, was awarded WAR- RICK COUNTY S EMT of the Century for saving more than 27,513 lives. Drummer Dave attributes many of his saves to his patented Fitzsimmons Dilation, which he has perfected into an ART. CONGRATULATIONS DAVE. WE Love you! Highlanders meet every Wednesday at 7 PM; all are welcome. ~ Baby Doc, old fart. 11

12 Motor Corps Greetings to all, hope everyone is doing well. April has turned out to be a busy month. First, we had an excellent time at the Potentate s Ball on Saturday, April 1. Like I predicted, Illustrious Potentate Mike Stader made a big splash at the Ball. Did I mention the pool was heated and the water temp was 800?... NOT FAIR. Second, we had the kids Easter party which is always a big hit. Thanks to all who helped out. Third, as we know, our onion sales are now over. All Motor Corps members: our first Black Coal is Sunday, May 21, at Interlake. Times will be 6:00am to approximately 3:00pm. We want to welcome our new Motor Corps members to come up and help. A good time is always had by all. Don t forget, Spring Ceremonial is Saturday, May 6. This is the parade where you can get all the bugs ironed out of your little cars and mini bikes, plus you can show off your off season progress. Remember your Blue Lodge Brothers - it is up to all of us to keep our Fraternity and Shrine together. Let s remember all of our Shrine kids in hospitals and also our Shrine brothers who have passed. Be safe and So Mote it Be. Past Masters The Hadi Past Masters Club will meet on Thursday, May 18, at 6:00 p.m. CDT, at the Log Inn in Haubstadt, IN. Please Bring your ladies. We will have a short business session followed by a delicious family-style dinner. The cost is only $20 per person. Letters with details will be mailed to members the early part of May - please RSVP so we can get an idea on the total number for dinner. Hope to see everyone there! ~ Jerry Minto, Secretary MON, MAY 29 - TEMPLE CLOSED 12 Legion of Honor Notes Greetings from Hadi Legion of Honor. As you all know, the 2017 Potentate s Ball is history. It was a very nice occasion with many people attending in a very comfortable atmosphere. Congratulations to Ill. Sir Mike and Lady Cheryl for a great party. We were honored to have two International Association Legions of Honor officers in attendance at the Ball, our own Mike Murray, 5th Lt. Commander, and Ill. Sir Ray Combs, our 2nd. Lt. Commander, with his Lady Pat and Clairebelle. Since the IALOH Convention held in Texas, Mike and Ray have advanced to 4th and 1st. Lt. Commanders respectively. Congratulations to our leaders. Onions are due in a few days so get out and sell those onions! Our onions are probably the easiest fundraiser we have because they are first-rate, and once you sell a customer, you can almost bet that person will buy again next year. Once again, Sell Those Onions!!!! Spring Ceremonial is almost upon us. Hopefully, we will accept several new and active members at this time. We welcome all Shriners who have served in our country s military to join Hadi LOH. We meet the 4th Monday of each month, unless otherwise noted, in the Red Fez where we dine with our ladies prior to our meeting at 7:00 PM on the third floor of Hadi Temple. ~ Curran Wilkinson, Adjutant $ $ HAVE YOU PAID YOUR DUES? Would you like to make arrangements...? NOT A PROBLEM! Just Call the Hadi Office (812) or Mail Your Dues TODAY! Hadi Temple, 6 Walnut St

13 Drum & Bugle Corps Blast Greetings from the Hadi Drum & Bugle Corps. The spring season is well upon us and that means two things: cutting grass and parading with your unit. In fact, we have another parade right around the corner. Saturday, May 13, is the Spring Ceremonial. So if you need anything for your uniform, drum, or horn- please contact Mike Holman before this date. It is very important that we have a large member turnout for this special event. Vidalia onions are either here or fast approaching, so let s secure those orders. Let s all work to make this another successful fundraiser. Contact this year s newly crowned Onion King Rob Bell for questions. The D&B would like to welcome all new nobles to the Hadi Shrine and extend to one-and-all a warm welcome to join our awesome parading unit. You don t have to have any musical talent (we can t even read sheet music!), just a desire to have a good time and meet some great fellow Shriners. In the past month, a large number of members participated in the kick-off breakfast signaling the beginning of the selling of circus ads. Also, the Potentate s Ball was a huge success. Thank you to all who helped set up the D&B s pre-ball table and party supplies. The D&B will be taking pre-orders for their annual ribs and butts sale. Contact any member by Friday, May 19, or to Boganjohnr@aol.com, (Please specify your name and what items-quantities you would like). Pick-up and pay will be Saturday, May 27, at the Hadi Temple parking lot from 9am -1pm. We thank you for your support!! Lastly, please plan to sign up to participate in the Paper Crusade which will be held on Saturday, May 20. This is a great way we can educate the public about our Shriner s Hospitals. Upcoming Events: May 12 - D&B Practice, 7:30pm Monthly Meeting, 8pm May 13 - Spring Ceremonial May 19 - Pre-Orders Taken for Ribs/Butts Sale May 27 - Pick-Up & Pay for Ribs/Butts Sale Hope to do this again next month and bring you the past and future happenings of your Hadi Drum & Bugle Corps. Color Guard Greetings nobles. Congratulations are the flavor of the month of May. A hardy welcome goes out to our new Masonic Brothers who received their Master Mason degree at the One-Day Class. Let s all welcome our new Brothers into the fraternity. I m sure there is a Fez that reads Hadi out there that would look great on them. Not to be outdone, is the fine group of men who became members of Hadi Temple at the Spring Ceremonial. Congratulations to all the new nobles. Let s make them feel at home. It was another great job by the Directors Staff. A Tip of the Fez goes out to all who helped with the Screening Clinic. What a great day to be a Shriner and a member of Hadi. Let s also give a pat on the back to the nobles participating in the Paper Drive. What a great way to get the word out of what we do as Shriners. Last but not least, our veterans, especially those who paid the ultimate price for our freedom. This Memorial Day let us honor them with the utmost dignity. If you know of a fallen veteran who has no family, take some time to put a flower or two on the grave. Take it upon yourself or as a unit. This could become an annual competition next year between UCO s to see which group can adopt the most veterans. Think about it. Any noble interested in joining the Color Guard: we meet the first Friday of every month at 7:00 pm on the third floor. Come down to the Temple early to enjoy the Red Fez. 13

14 Funsters 14 Jasper: GLCA Clown of the Year If April showers bring May flowers, what do May flowers bring? Clowns to Spring Ceremonial, local events, and much more! And yes, Pilgrims, you can come, too. Hey all of you who want to be Clowns, we would love to meet you. So, come and visit us on the third floor every first and third Monday of the month at 6:30 P.M. We can make you a clown. We Funsters just got our new marble plaque to be placed outside on the Red Fez patio when the weather gets warmer, and it s real pretty. If you haven t seen it yet, you re missing something good. Come to the Funster Room and have a look at it. A Big Thanks to Greg Fireplug Whilhite for his hard work on making it happen. And did you know that Van Jasper Haas was made Clown of the Year of the Great Lakes Clown Association? How about a BIG Congratulations to him and all of our Clowns who brought home trophies. We would like to give a Big Thanks to all the Clowns who attend events and make it happen for the Shrine Hospitals by putting smiles on the children, young and old. Well, I ran out of words and my mind is gone til next month, keep smiling. ~ George Tickles Porth Van Jasper Hass Great Lakes Clown Association Clown of the Year POTENTATE from Pg 3 approached me at the ball and said she would like to make a donation to a worthy cause. I explained our Transportation Fund, as well as the Hospital Staff Building Fund, and why we needed the building. The person insisted on anonymity and excused themselves. When the person came back they handed me $1000 and I was told to use it for the Hospital Staff Building Fund. The donor reiterated their desire for anonymity, and if so, there would be additional donations to come. Thank you kind donor, may God bless you. Remember to come down and support the Red Fez. Watch your Hot Sands newsletter for the lunch and dinner specials and events. I ll see you at the Temple Kid s Easter Party Wrap-Up What a wonderful night for the hundreds of kids and adults who turned out to enjoy the 10th Annual Kid s Easter Party. It was great to see all the young ones get Easter baskets and fill them with all kinds of goodies from around the room. They had great painted faces and balloons from the Funsters who came to by Phil Smith, P.P. help entertain. The line to see the Bunny was continuous from 6:00 until 8:30pm and the kids got a souvenir photo thanks to Mike and Cathy McKinney. I wish to thank all the Honored Ladies, Nile Ladies, volunteers from different groups, the Potentate s Aides, and everyone else who came out to help make this an unforgettable event for the kids. It is good to know that thanks to EVERYONES help, these children will remember this evening for years to come. THANK YOU ALL!!!

15 May First Friday! Friday,, May 5 at 5:30pm Spring Ceremonial The Restaurant & Bar Cinco de Mayo at the Red Fez Mexican-style Buffet, Soup, Salad Bar, Desserts Fez (812) Call TODAY to Make Your Reservations! Important Dates to Remember! Cinco de Mayo/First Friday Fri, May 5 Spring Ceremonial Sat, May 6 Onion Projected Pick-up Fri, May 12 Mother s Day Sun, May 14 Screening Clinic Sat, May 20 Paper Drive Sat, May 20 Memorial Day (Office Closed) Mon, May 29 First Friday Fri, Jun 2 Father s Day Sun, Jun 18 Bike Night Fri, Jun 23 ShrinersFest June Ad Protection ENDS Fri, Jun 30 Independence Day (Temple Closed)..... Tue, Jul 4 First Friday Fri, Jul 7 Saturday, May 6 Breakfast 8:03-8:33 a.m. Physical & Fez Fit, Class Bonding 8:38-9:13 a.m. 1st Section Masonic Temple 9:32-10:33 a.m. 2nd Section Hadi Temple, 2nd Floor 10:47 a.m.-high Twelve Fez Presentation Wives/Girlfriends stop by Hadi to place the fez upon their new noble 12:15-12:33 p.m. Parade Line-Up 12:40-12:55 a.m. After parade, enjoy all-you-can-eat/drink at Units and Clubs of Hadi Shrine, 3rd Floor For More Details Contact: Darren Lewis (812) Neil Lynn (812) Membership Chairmen Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday Nov 23 thru 26,

16 DEDICATION CEREMONY of the NEW Lexington Shriners Hospital 16 Sunday, May 21, 2017 Our Lexington Hospital will have a dedication Ceremony for their new Hospital that will be located at 110 Conn Terrace on the University of Kentucky Campus. Potentate Mike Stader is now making arrangements for Hadi nobles, ladies and friends to attend and tour this great facility. Reservations are required and can be made at the Hadi front office. This will be a no cost event. As there are limited seats available please make your reservations early. Deadline for reservations will be May 14, 2017

17 Saturday May 20 8am-4pm Pick-up your Buckets, Aprons and Papers starting Monday, May 15 at the Temple QUESTIONS? Just call the Hadi Office (812) Mark YOUR Calendar! JUNE First Friday at the Red Fez Friday, June 22 thru Sunday, June 25 Save the date and think about volunteering! Contact the Hadi office at June 2 5:30pm The Fez Restaurant & Bar 17

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21 Hot Sands Vol. 92 No. 5 $ May Interior Room $ 2017 Potentate s Trip 1950 Courtyard Balcony $ 2250 Bourbon St Balcony NEW ORLEANS Sun-Sat, September Per Couple-Prices include: 4-Night stay at the Four Points by Sheraton French Quarter 2 Amtrack Train Tickets Bus Transport to/from Hadi Temple to Carbondale, IL Amtrack train station Bus transport to/from New Orleans Amtrack train station to hotel Brunch at Brennan s Restaurant 2-Hour, private Bus Tour of New Orleans Dinner Cruise aboard the Creole Queen Paddlewheel Dinner at The Court of Two Sisters courtyard restaurant Hospitality Room each night 2 EASY WAYS TO PAY 1. Pay In-Full - OR 2. Pay 3 equal Installments. Payments due by August 19, 2017 Call Hadi Temple Office to make arrangements or for questions (812) We ve added a second bus, but are capping the reservations at 100. Only 14 Seats Left! Send Your Reservation TODAY! Name Phone # Room Choice Amount Due $ Amount Paid $ Remaining Balance (due by August 19) $ 21

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