Hot Sands CIRCUS SHOW TIMES. FRIDAY & SATURDAY November 24 & 25 9:30AM 2:00PM 7:00PM. November 26 3:00PM. November 23 5:00PM

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1 Hot Sands Evansville, Indiana HadiShrine.org THURSDAY November 23 5:00PM NOTE: this is a DIFFERENT time than previous years CIRCUS SHOW TIMES FRIDAY & SATURDAY November 24 & 25 9:30AM 2:00PM 7:00PM SUNDAY November 26 3:00PM

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 Illustrious Sir Mike Stader, Potentate Hadi Nobles In Nursing Homes Tarell Thompson...Transcendent Health Care 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 Billy Duvall... Newburgh Healthcare Robert Murnahan...Hamilton Pointe David Stewart... Amber Manor Donald Sanders...Parkview Nursing Home Gerald Wiegand...Solarbron Tom Gossett...Good Samaritan Don Bradley... Newburgh Healthcare 2 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 Hadi Black Camels Dedicated to the Memory of Nobles Calvin Ashley Created 02/09/1964 Expired 08/17/2017 James Weigel Created 11/18/2000 Expired 07/25/2017 Greg Nuhring Created 11/10/2000 Expired 09/04/2017 $ $ It is the time of year to start the process of collecting membership dues. I would also like to thank Mark Shaw, for chairing the Sportsman Raffle with the assistance of his wife Diane. I would be remiss if I did not thank the many volunteers who helped make this event successful. There were many sponsors who helped support this event. Now it is time to focus on our Shrine Circus. We have changed seating and lowered the price of reserved tickets. Please sell as many tickets as you can -- if you cannot sell tickets, try to get people to buy the book of Circus Dad which is only $40. Don t forget, we will also have a Stated Meeting on Tuesday, October 24. (See ad on page 3) An important topic we will discuss is a major repair in our kitchen (repairing a broken sewer line). Please attend it you are able. Thanks, Ralph It s MEMBERSHIP DUES Time Mail Your Dues TODAY! Hadi Temple PO Box 1, Evansville, IN or Call the Hadi Office (812)

3 OFFICIAL NOTICE Hadi Shrine STATED & CALLED Meetings Notice TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24, :00 p.m. Notice is hereby given that the Stated Meeting of Hadi Shriners will be held at the Hadi Temple on Tuesday, October 24, 2017, at 7:00 PM for the purpose of transacting such business as may regularly come before the meeting. Additionally, notice is hereby given that a Special Called Meeting of Hadi Shriners will be held during the October Stated Meeting for the purpose to discuss building funds withdrawal for the repair of sewage drains in the kitchen. Your attention is called to Article III, Sections 3.1 and 3.3 of the Hadi Shriners By-Laws: 3.1 Stated Meetings. A stated meeting shall be held on the fourth Tuesday in April, the fourth Tuesday in July, the fourth Tuesday in October and the third Tuesday in December at 7:00 p.m. The exact hour of all other meetings, including the annual meeting, shall be designated by the potentate. 3.3 Special Meetings. Special meetings may be called by the potentate at any time, and they shall be called upon the written request of twenty-five members of this Temple, but notice must be given to each member stating the business to be considered and no other business than that specified in the call may be transacted. Mike Stader, Potentate Ralph Pigman, Recorder From the Desk of the POTENTATE Mike Stader Well, we re back from GLSA (Great Lakes Shrine Association) of which Hadi is a member. It consists of any state or providence that touches a Great Lake. Our own Ill. Sir Roger Fuchs was installed as 2nd Vice President, which means that GLSA will be coming to Evansville in When you see lll. Sir Roger congratulate him and let him know that he has your support. Imperial Sir Gary Berzenski was in attendance. He informed us there was no serious damage of our hospitals during hurricanes Harvey and Irma. Minimal damage was done to our hospital in Mexico City from the 8.1 earthquake. They all have remained open. In September, Shriners Hospitals for Children was featured on Disney- ABC s General Hospital. The Gun Raffle was a success. Congratulations to all who made this possible and the winners. The name of the winner of the MG was drawn and congratulations to the winner. Thanks to all the nobles and those who attended the 14th annual Hadi Toy Run that benefits our hospitals and children. A major tip of the Fez to you all. Also, many thanks to the Directors Staff for their help in the Red Fez kitchen renovations. Remember, Fall Ceremonial is Saturday, November 4. All petitions must be turned in by October 23. Let s go out there and get those potential Master Masons who are not yet Shriners, so they, too, can enjoy the fellowship and good times as we do. Last but not least, Remember the Great Pumpkin is about to descend on us. Lets make this the most successful circus ever. In order to do this we need to SELL, SELL, SELL. Remember, our significant others and family are excellent resources. Your humble servant, 3

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5 Hadi Shriners Petition for Initiation and Membership To the Potentate, Officers and Nobles of Hadi Shriners, Situated in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana: I, the undersigned, (Candidate Name) hereby declare that I am in good standing in (Masonic Lodge Name) Lodge # located at, (Masonic Lodge Location) 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 bylaws of Shriners International. I hereby make application to become a Noble of the Order and a member of your temple. If granted membership, I promise to conform to the articles of incorporation and bylaws of Shriners International and the bylaws and ceremonies of your temple. Have you previously applied for admission to any temple of the Order? Yes No If Yes, what Temple? When? Were you ever DeMolay? Yes No If yes, what Chapter? Name Location Have you been in the military? Yes No Lady s Name, if applicable Candidate Birthplace Date of Birth / / Address City State Zip Phone Number ( ) Address Employer Phone Number ( ) Address City State Zip Preferred Mailing Address: Residence Business Date / / Candidate Signature X Top Line Signer Member # Printed Name Second Line Signer Member # Printed Name Fez Size Method of Payment Amount Paid $ 5

6 HADI CIRCUS MOM & DAD PROGRAM What It Was, and What It Is! The Circus Mom & Dad Program was originally created to provide free Shrine Circus tickets to Hadi Hospital patients. Eventually, it was expanded to include the under-privileged and those who were less fortunate in our Hadi community. At its zenith, the Circus Mom & Dad Program had bus drivers and school systems from all the Hadi counties transporting between 10,000 and 12,000 needy children to Roberts Stadium and providing them the opportunity to attend the Hadi Shrine Circus for the Saturday morning performance. Ultimately, as the case is with so many things, the liability to Hadi, the various school systems, and our insurance carriers, was just too great, and the phase of that Mom & Dad Program ended -- and it changed into the tickets program we now know. In many ways, today s Mom & Dad Ticket Program is better than ever! In soliciting the sales efforts from our Hadi nobles, we return the goodwill by supplying circus tickets to various organizations within our communities. Additionally, we provide tickets to all of our Hadi Hospital patients, their siblings, and each of their parents. Plus, we provide circus tickets to the families of active military members within our community. Equally as gratifying, Hadi still provides circus tickets to those who are less fortunate, allowing children in all walks of life to experience the joy of the Hadi Shrine Circus. The children today are not restricted to only attending the Saturday morning performance, but they can attend ANY show! Or if they so desire, they could use the Mom & Dad ticket to upgrade to a discounted, Reserved seat ticket. Another plus to the Mom and Dad Ticket Progam is they are a great alternative for that business that felt they couldn t afford an ad in the circus book. Suggest they support their active-duty military families, needy children, and Shriners Hospital children by purchasing a Mom & Dad ticket book. How to Create VALUE When Selling Circus Tickets Value! Value is the word that can lead you to greater ticket sales for our 84th Hadi Shrine Circus. Over the past several months we have spoken to UCO members about their ideas for improving our annual circus attendance. The two changes driven by those suggestions are: 1. Closing the upper bowl of the arena 2. Reduce the price of Reserved seats This year, our tickets holders gain so much more VALUE in a simple $16 General Admission ticket. All General Admission seats will now be in the lower bowl with a better view of the circus acts. Plus, the difference is only $4 between the credit given on a $16 General Admission ticket and the lowest-priced Reserved ticket. In short, a family of four can now attend the Hadi Shrine Circus with guaranteed Reserved Seats for just $16 more than General Admission (non-reserved) seating. REMEMBER, emphasize the VALUE of buying from a Shriner and trading up to reserved seats with our Hadi Ticket Office! 6 November 23-26, 2017 Thur - Fri - Sat - Sun

7 Hurricanes Harvey & Irma: Shriners Helping Masons Wednesday, September 6, 2017 A message from Imperial Potentate Gary Bergenske I and other Shrine leaders have received inquiries from around the world as to how Shriners can help provide relief to Masons and Shriners who have been impacted by the incredible flooding damage caused by Hurricane Harvey. The floodwaters are receding, but water still covers many roads in the Houston and Beaumont areas as of the end of the Labor Day weekend. Therefore, the opportunity to assess the damage and provide assistance for established need may still be days away. We do know that there are many within our Masonic family, who have suffered severe losses. (Since this was written, Hurricane Irma devastated parts of Florida, affecting Masons and Shriners there.) Here s how you can give: Make checks payable to MSA Disaster Relief Fund and mail them to: Masonic Service Association 3905 National Drive, Suite 280 Burtonsville, MD Please write on the memo portion of the check, Texas Disaster Appeal or Florida Disaster Appeal to be sure the money is designated for the relief of Texas or Florida Masons. To donate via PayPal or credit card: In determining how to provide effective and meaningful help to Shriners and Masons in the areas of Texas that suffered damage, Shriners International, Shrine leaders in Texas and the Grand Lodge of Texas have determined that the best and most effective way to provide financial assistance to Texas Masons and Shriners is to use the charitable arm of the Masonic Services Association of North America ( MSA ) which has been specifically established for the purpose of obtaining tax deductible donations and to effectively distribute and account for the funds provided to Masons and Shriners who receive assistance. You should know that the entire gross donation will be sent to the affected jurisdiction. MSA deducts nothing for administrative expenses or expenses of any kind. Therefore, when you give $100.00, $ gets to Texas Masons! Shriners International is working closely with the Grand Lodge of Texas in using its communications capabilities to encourage Shriners who wish to assist Masons who have suffered Hurricane related and flooding damage to contribute using the website established by the Grand Lodge specifically for Hurricane Harvey relief. The link to that site can be found on the Shriners International website, Shriners Village and WebFez. I am proud to report to you that Shriners are also providing important assistance to area residents. For example, Al Amin Shriners, Corpus Christi, Texas, currently serves as a center for Federal, State and Local relief efforts. A number of agencies have set up temporary headquarters on the grounds of Al Amin Temple. Arabia and El Mina Shrine Temples are working closely together in the distribution of cleaning supplies and other essentials. Other Shrine Temples and individual Shriners have made numerous contributions of various materials to assist in the general relief effort. Shriners and Texas Masons are using the trowel to spread the brotherly love and affection that is an indispensable part of our masonic family. We are taught that dependence upon one another for protection and security permits members of our fraternity to fulfil our duties of reciprocal love and friendship. Therefore, Shriners and Masons joyfully and immediately respond when they can provide relief to a brother in distress. As a proud Shriner, we hope you will join us in providing what you can to assist these brothers in need. Yours in faith, Gary J. Bergenske, Imperial Potentate Disaster Appeal For Florida Hurricane Irma hit Florida with the longest-lasting powerful hurricane or typhoon ever recorded, worldwide, according to National Public Radio. More than 60% of the state was without power. Widespread flooding, depleted grocery shelves, and damage from high winds has made life miserable for many. The Grand Lodge of Florida has requested this Disaster Appeal to care for the many brethren who live in Florida, and have been impacted by the storm. While the damage is still being assessed, the certainty of many months of recovery is expected. Please forward any donations you feel appropriate to help our devastated Brothers and their families to MSA. 7

8 Highlanders Greetings from a swell bunch of guys! Our new marching snare drums arrived from the UK in time for the Dale Parade. Each snare drum weights only 10 pounds, which translates to about $90 per pound. Less weight for the old guys. Money well spent to delay spinal surgery. Paul Black handled all international transactions, legal and illegal. Thank you Paul! HADI TARTAN BALL is Saturday, November 18, at the new Doubletree Hotel. There are rooms available at the Highlander discount, so buy a ticket, get a room, and come have a swell evening. Silent auction, music by the Highlanders, Kylinki Pipes and Drums of Illinois, and Bill SEGER BAND. The Highlander BOAT RIDE is scheduled for Saturday, October 21, at 1 PM, on the Belle of Newburgh, with room for the first 80 couples who register. See Commodore Fitzsimmons for cruise information As always, we practice every Wednesday at 7 PM, third floor of Hadi Temple. ALL ARE WEL- COME. Respectfully submitted, Baby Doc Arab Patrol Greetings Patrolmen, The Dale parade was great as always. We want to thank all who were there and tell you how much you make our unit look good. We also want to thank everyone who worked on our new trailer to get it ready for the West Side festival on Sunday, October 1. It is the members of our unit who have made this such a success this year and with our new trailer for many years to come. We want to thank Terry Wolf for all of his work this year and the changes he and his entire line of officers has made to make it so much better for years to come. We need all the help we can get for the circus. We could use everyone in our unit with the new seating this year. Remember our service members and their families. Keep them in your prayers and thoughts. Be a strong Shriner and a good lodge member that we may help the little ones who need us. Don t forget Fall Ceremonial on Saturday, November 4. Come meet our new nobles and show your support for the Shrine. Drum & Bugle Corps Blast Greetings from the Hadi Drum & Bugle Corps. Hope everyone is enjoying the early days of Fall. The circus ticket sales kickoff was held and now it is up to all of us to do our part in selling as many tickets as possible. You should have received tickets in the mail. The circus will be here before we know it (November 23-26th). As this is being written, a group from the D&B are getting packed to go to the Great Lakes Ceremonial Parade in Springfield, IL. More information and stories about this journey will be forthcoming in the next issue. On September 9th, the D&B participated in the Dale Parade. For the first time, our parading unit was able to use a customized trailer for our members to ride in comfortably and play their instruments. Upon speaking with our group, many members feel this was an excellent idea. Hats off to Brian Lucas!! Since it is now October, that means the West Side Fall Festival parade is upon us. Let s make every effort to put a large group on the street for this popular parade. Hopefully, the trailer will still be an option. We just had our annual get-together at the end of September at Jack Likens camp on Lynnville Lake. This is always a great time with plenty of food, drink, and fellowship. Thanks to Jack for his hospitality in providing us a great location for many years. Our next stated D&B meeting for October will be held on Friday the 13th. Hopefully there will be no ghosts or goblins there. Maybe our 7:30 jam session will keep them at bay. Hope to do this again next month and bring you the past and future happenings of your Hadi Drum and Bugle Corps. Make sure you 8 on for the latest info!

9 Mariners Log Dear Mariners, As I m writing, Hurricane Harvey is slamming the Texas coast. Suddenly your perspective of your world changes as you see the devastation happening to fellow humans. There are things in our lives that we really care about, but sometimes we don t understand how much until there gone. When I was a child I could have discarded a toy without a second glance, but the moment my little sister wanted it, instantly the toy became my greatest treasure I could imagine. We are not appreciative of the what is in front of us. Mother Nature is a great equalizer, she does not discriminate between race, gender, or economic status. Hurricane Harvey may have taken material things from many people, but it can not erase the precious moments spent, which become beautiful memories forever. Nobles, please take a moment to appreciate those memories made in the past, the people standing next to you, and the possibilities of greater things in the future. Wow 50 Years Brother and Mariner Ronnie Riecken was raised as a Master Mason in September of This year marked his 50-year anniversary, and we celebrated this achievement amongst nobles and guests on Wednesday, August 30, at the Lessing Lodge. It is our pleasure to congratulate Ronnie from all the Hadi Mariners. Mariner Ronnie Riecken and Lady Gail receiving Ronnie s 50 yr gold pen and awards The Ark Two-by-Two Yes, the Ark. Captain Dan Brown piloted the Ark with 20 passengers, who entered two-by-two, en route to an unknown, abandoned island. Shortly after Captain Dan Brown piloting the Ark for Mariners Degree sunset, the bell began to softly ring. Suddenly King Neptune and his Princess appeared out of thin air. Seventeen pirates received their Mariner s Degrees as darkness approached. You read that correctly: 17, but three were unaccounted for on the return trip. The last known whereabouts of these lost souls was aboard an abandoned boat on the Ohio. Or are they in New Orleans? Who will do the Mariners Degree next year? The Mariners will continue this event in the future; this degree is for all nobles and ladies. During this event $170 was raised and all proceeds go to local hospitals. The Mariners Degree provides endless fun that will last a lifetime. I bet even the three who did not return had a blast! Mariners Events The Shrine Circus is once again our responsibility. Do not forget to sell those Mom and Dad books; they benefit everyone involved. Also, any Mariners who would wish to represent us in the circus parades, please contact me for information. Closing of the Mariners Camp Event This year, the Mariners are doing something different. We will have the closing of the camp event on Saturday, October 28, at 4:00 p.m. Nobles, ladies, and guests are invited. We will offer food, fire, and hay rides aboard the SS Mariner. This event will be exciting and fun, so please mark your calendars. Remember nobles, we generate fears while we sit. We overcome them by actions! Dave Horn -- Commodore. IASYC - Port Captain 9

10 Legion of Honor Notes By Curran Wilkinson, Adjutant Two nobles and their ladies from Hadi Legion of Honor attended the 42nd Annual Great Lakes Shrine Association Legion of Honor Convention. The event was hosted by the Murat Shrine Legion of Honor under the leadership of Bob Watson, Commander, who relinquished the command to Ron Buskirk of Mizpah Temple. It was a great convention. Those in attendance had a very Funsters nice time and enjoyed lots of good food and fellowship. The fall parade season is upon us, and there is a full schedule for Ned Wellmeier and the caliope. If you are able, come out and enjoy a parade near you. October is Halloween month, so be especially cautious during the season because ghosts and goblins are everywhere. During our August meeting we had the opportunity of swearing Scott Thompson into Hadi Legion of Honor. Congratulations Scott, and welcome to our unit. We meet the 4th Monday each month on the 3rd floor of Hadi Temple. If you are a Shriner and a Veteran of any branch of the armed services, we invite you to join us. Remember it is an Honor to belong to the Legion of Honor. Oh my, it s October already and soon the frost will be on the pumpkins. Talking about pumpkins, what do you use to mend a broken pumpkin? Well, a pumpkin patch, of course! OK l ll stop clowning around and get this newsletter going. Hey, the West Side Fall Festival is here, so come down and get your face painted. We don t hide your beauty when we face paint - we highlight it! Plus, we have the best food from sandwiches and nachos to our famous RED NOSES. Thanks to all the Funsters for all the hard work to make this year a great success. Man are we busy clowning: Fall Festival, Lake Rudolph, and a lot of other local events - so, we are calling all clowns to come out and enjoy the fun. If you re not already a clown, drop in and see us at the temple, 3rd floor, every 1st and 3rd Monday at 6:30 P.M. Guess what? The Hadi Shrine Circus is almost here, so let s get out and sell those tickets and make this the best circus ever. The Funsters will be selling circus tickets at their kiosk in Eastland Mall, so come on down and help sell to make this a top year for the Funsters. Did you hear about Bill Duster Gher breaking his knee cap? He was playing with his lawn mower, broke the rope, and fell down because he did not want to mow his lawn. Just joking! We all wish Duster a speedy recovery. We have TWO NEW CLOWNS off and running: George Tank Barker and Anthony Bubbles Miller. So when you see them give them a big SMILE. Well, that s all the BS I can think of SO KEEP SMILING..and have a great October. George Tickles Porth New Hadi Shrine Clown Anthony Bubbles Miller New Hadi Shrine Clown George Tank Barker Make sure you 10 on for the latest info!

11 Motor Corps Greetings from the Motor Corp; I would like to thank everyone who came out and donated their time to make the Eville Shingdig a huge success. I would also like to thank Bob McCarty for letting us be a part of the Shingdig. I hope everyone who came to the Sportsmen s Raffle had a good time! We still have a few fund raisers left, and the most important one is the Shrine Circus on Thanksgiving weekend. Please come out and help support it. We also need plenty of ticket sales. If you cannot sell a book of tickets, sell them as Circus Mom and Dad. Tickets are only $16 apiece for General Admission and can be exchanged for an $18 credit on Reserved seats. Circus Mom and Dad books are $40 each, and when you turn back in the whole book with the tickets and money, make sure you check the box so we can send the purchaser with a certificate. Don t forget -- our next meeting, which will be Friday, October 27. It is the nomination of 2018 officers. Our November meeting will be a week early because of the Shrine Circus -- it will be Friday, November 17. This is also our election of officers for Thanks, Ralph Pigman Daughters of the Nile Isis Temple No. 41 Just a tidbit of information! Our Daughters of the Nile temples collectively contributed nearly $3 million to Shriners Hospitals for Children last year. Isis Temple No. 41 gave roughly $16,000 to the Daughters of the Nile Foundation, once again earning us a spot in the Foundation Club, which recognizes temples who contribute over $10,000 during the year. Way to go ladies, thank you for your help and support! INVITATION We cordially invite you to attend the Official Visit of Supreme Queen Karen Keuther for our Ceremonial on Saturday, October 28, at 2:00 pm at the Masonic Temple. The banquet will immediately follow at 5:30 pm at the Masonic Temple. To RSVP for the banquet, please isisrsvp@gmail.com or contact PQ Linda Trible at Important Dates to Remember! October First Friday...Fri, Oct 6 Circus Ad Artwork & $$$ Due.. Fri, Oct 13 Fall Screening Clinic...Sat, Oct 21 Great Pumpkin Caper...Fri, Oct 27 Petitions DUE...Mon, Oct 23 October Stated Meeting...Tues, Oct 24 Fall Ceremonial... Sat, Nov 4 Veterans Day...Sat, Nov 11 Hadi Shrine Circus... Nov Thanksgiving... Thur, Nov 23 11

12 Hospital Staff September began with a very busy agenda. The Hospital Staff members helped with the Quest For a Million Pennies and parked cars for the boat races during HydroFest downtown Saturday, September 2. On Sunday, September 3, we again parked cars, helped cook for The Red Fez, and sold half-pot tickets at the Eville Shindig on Franklin Street. Our fundraising was very successful and all of the proceeds raised will go to the Hospital Staff Building Fund. We thank all members who made these events possible. Captain Butch Carl extends a big thank you to all nobles who helped make his Captain s Dinner a huge success. Great food and fellowship was enjoyed by all. The Hospital Staff promotion of the 1976 MGB Roadster raffle expired on September 23. The raffle raised a large amount of money with all proceeds to be applied to the Hospital Staff building fund. Kudos to Past Captain Richard Smith for his hard work and Past Queen Shirley Day Smith (deceased) for their vision of making the raffle possible - with a huge success! Upcoming Events - Monday, October 2: Fall Festival, we need volunteers to manage parking vehicles from 8am to 2pm daily Monday through Friday. Please call Ron Higgs at or Mike Palmer at Saturday, October 14: Dubois County screening clinic from 9 am to 12 pm ET. If you would like to help, the Hospital Staff will provide transportation and will leave the Shrine parking lot at 6:30 CT. - Tuesday, October 17: Hospital Staff monthly regular meeting at 7 pm. We will again meet in the Motor Corp Room on the 3rd floor. - Saturday, October 21: Hadi Fall Screening Clinic will be held at Hadi Temple Red Fez at 9 am to 12 pm CT. All Shriners are requested to help in reaching children who may need our expertise. Shriners Hospitals provide a variety of treatments, including a wide array of orthopedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, clef lip and cleft palate, regardless of the family s ability to pay. All services are delivered in a family-oriented environment. Don t forget to sell those Shrine Circus tickets! The price for a script ticket is $16 with an $18 value if used for exchange ticket. Now to Reserved ticket pricing: $22, $28 and $32. Mom and Dad books are $40 and are used for special promotion for our active military and Shriner kids, and their families. Don t forget, when returning a sold book or Mom and Dad books, make sure to place your Hadi membership number and Hospital Staff as unit in the appropriate space. This will ensure you and the Hospital Staff get the proper credit. Your contact person is 1st Lieutenant Mike Palmer, Circus Ad Chairman for the Hospital Staff, at Again Thanks for your continued support! Our YTD Results as of August TRIPS PATIENTS -- 41,105 MILES New Online Noble Referral Program Fraternal I.S. is excited to announce the new noble referral program through the WebFez website. Starting now, nobles may submit the name and contact information for non-shriners they feel would make good nobles. These referrals will receive a series of communications and automatically be assigned to the mentorship of his referring noble. To access the referral website just visit beashrinernow.com/referral. From there click on the button Refer a good man. The program can also be accessed by clicking the I AM RU logo on the WebFez login page. (The Hadi Petition for Initiation and Membership is also on page 5.) 12

13 Great Success at 2017 Hadi Family Picnic By Tim Goin, Family Picnic Chairman I would like to thank EVERYONE who helped in any way to make the 2017 Hadi Family Picnic the great success that it was. We had around 300 people there to enjoy the day. We had 6 different teams show up and cook all the chicken for us: The Directors The Drum & Bugle Corp. The Motor Corp The Arab Patrol The Chief Aides Gibson County The Directors took home the Golden Chicken this year. Thanks to the Brass Band for music during dinner. Thanks to the Funsters for grilling the hotdogs and hamburgers. We also raised $250 for the Hospital Building Fund. Thanks to all who helped set up and clean up. Thanks to the Family Picnic Team of 2017, the ladies in the kitchen -- you all are awesome! AND A VERY BIG THANKS TO MY WIFE Linda Goin. This couldn t have happened without her. Proud to be a Shriner. Hadi Past Potentate Ron Vanover Recognized at Imperial in Daytona At Imperial Session held recently in Daytona, Florida, Imperial Sir Jerry Gantt, president of Shriners Hospitals for Children, recognized Hadi Shrine Illustrious Sir Ron Vanover as a Colorado Corporation Representative Emeritus. Illustrious Ron was presented with his certificate and honored during the event by Imperial Sir Jerry Gantt. Congratulations Ron and thank you for your years of dedication to Hadi Temple and our mission. Hadi Shriners gift shop at the Hadi Temple Office It s not too early to think about Christmas... Ladies Items, too! Open Monday thru Friday, 7 to 5 (812) Illustrious Sir Ron Vanover being presented his Colorado Corporation Representative Emeritus certificate at Imperial Session from Imperial Sir Jerry Gantt, president of Shriners Hospitals for Children. 13

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15 Shriners Hospitals for Children Announces Free Mobile App to Check Children s Spines Shriners Hospitals for Children s SpineScreen mobile application allows a parent to perform a preliminary spine check on his or her child, in the comfort and privacy of their own home. The free app is easy to use! You simply move your smartphone along the child s spine and the app detects any abnormal curves. With the SpineScreen app, you can: Learn the signs of scoliosis and treatment options available Perform a preliminary spine check on your child at home Schedule calendar reminders for annual screenings As this is strictly an initial check, it should be followed up by a doctor s examination to determine if your child has scoliosis. If your child does have scoliosis, Shriners Hospitals for Children may be able to help. Shriners Hospitals for Children is a trusted leader in scoliosis care, with comprehensive scoliosis treatment options available at 20 of its locations in North America. Download the app for iphone at the Apple Store (bit.ly/apple_spinescreen) or for Android phones at Google Play (bit.ly/gp_spinescreen). By Shriners Hospitals for Children 15

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17 October 6 CARVED PRIME RIB OLD ENGLISH TILAPIA ROASTED PORK LOIN herb roasted red potatoes, honey glazed carrots, artisan mac & cheese, grilled seasonal veggies, rolls Call today to make your reservation! Important Info Fri, Oct 13...Artwork & Money Due for Ads Wed, Nov Last Day to Turn In Tickets Thur-Sun, Nov Hadi Shrine Circus Tues, Dec Circus Workers Dinner Steve Hawes, Ticket Chairman Rod McDonald, Liaison

18 TWO FALL SCREENING CLINICS Dubois Co. Shrine Club JASPER Saturday, October 14 8am to 12pm Line Masonic Lodge in Jasper Corner of E 32nd St & Virginia Ave. Hadi Shrine EVANSVILLE Saturday, October 21 9am to 12pm Hadi Temple in Evansville 6 Walnut Street, downtown Evansville Medical professionals evaluate children up to age 18, and when necessary, refer them to seek treatment at Shriners Hospitals for Children. Families do not need to know a Shriner to participate. ALL services are provided regardless of ability to pay. If you know of a family who could use these services or for more information, call (812) or (812) Shriners Hospitals for Children Love to the rescue. Daughters of the Nile Isis Temple No. 41 Fall Card Party Thursday, October 19 10am-4pm Hadi Shrine Ballroom -Hot Sands Article Submission Deadline: 5th Day of Prior Month EXAMPLE: Article for June Hot Sands? Send it in by May 5 Reminder- your Hot Sands articles and information to Publications@HadiShrine.org. 18

19 The Great Pumpkin Caper Friday, October 27 Hadi Shrine Temple Pumpkin Carving Costume Contest Face Painting Treats and Much More! Doors Open 5pm MEMBERS AND FAMILY ONLY Have dinner in The Red Fez before the party! Fried chicken baked ham, green beans, corn,mac & cheese hot rolls and ice cream HADI SHRINERS Fall Ceremonial NOVEMber 4 PETITIONS MUST BE TURNED IN BY OCTOBER 23 CALL WITH QUESTIONS Hours Monday - Friday 11am - 2pm 4pm - 10pm Wednesday - Friday Lunch Buffet Thursday Night Special Large 2 topping Pizza - $5 Bucket of Beer - $10 19

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21 2017 Parade Schedule Designated DIVAN Parade Date Line-Up Start County West Side Nut Club Sat, Oct 7 3:30pm CT 4:30pm CT Vand Hadi Fall Ceremonial Sat, Nov 4 1:00pm CT 1:30pm CT Vand Four Freedoms Veterans Sat, Nov 11^ 2:00pm CT 3:00pm CT Vand Christmas, Evansville Sun, Nov 19** 1:30pm CT 2:30pm CT Vand Christmas, Henderson Sat, Dec 2** 9:00am CT 10:00am CT Henderson Christmas, Rockport Sat, Dec 2 1:00pm CT 2:00pm CT Spencer ** CONFIRMED as of Feb 6 ^ CONFIRMED May 11 +CONFIRMED Aug 9 OTHER COMMUNITY ParadeS (Dates & Times not yet verified - Subject to change) OPTIONAL Parade Date Line-Up Start County Christmas, Lynnville Sun, Nov 5 12:00pm 1:00pm Warrick Christmas, Princeton Sat, Dec 2 3:00pm 5:00pm Gibson Mt. Carmel, IL Sat, Dec 2 3:30pm 5:00pm IL Christmas, Boonville Sun, Dec 3 1:00pm 2:00pm Warrick Santa Claus Sat, Dec 9 12:00pm 1:00pm Spencer All OPTIONAL parades are Central Time unless otherwise noted. HENDERSON CHRISTMAS PARADE AFTER GLOW After parade meet at Firedome Pizza & Wings, 512 S Barrett Blvd off Hwy 41 South. At first road south of Economy Inn, turn left/east onto Barrett Blvd. Firedome is behind Thornton s in the Trees-n-Trends strip mall. Treasure Hunt Raffle a Winner Every Thursday at 7pm 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 Thursday at 7pm. The 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. --Tickets just $1 ea-red Fez Bar, Buy as many as you like! -- 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, you win 1/2 the amount.) 21

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