FORT WORTH, TEXAS VOLUME XCXIII March Your 2017 Divan. In this Issue...

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1 FORT WORTH, TEXAS VOLUME XCXIII March 2017 Your 2017 Divan In this Issue... Potentate s Column...2 In Memoriam...2 Shriners International...3 Wine tasting...5 License to Party...6 Bingo...6 Easter Egg Hunt...7 Potentate s Ball Ladie s Program...12 Mr. P s Shootout...13 March Birthdays... 14, 15 Unit Reports... 15, 16 Sunshine Comm Reprt...17 TMRC...17 Calendar...18

2 Published in the interest of Shrinedom by Moslah Shrine, 1100 Henderson St., Fort Worth, Texas , under the auspices of the Imperial Council Elective Divan Phil Trew Potentate Jeff Barcafar Chief Rabban jbarcafarlincolnfinefoods.com Moe Rahmeh Assistant Rabban Jeff Eaton High Priest&Prophet Gerald Ledbetter Oriental Guide Mike Bell Treasurer Steve Jones Recorder Appointive Divan 1st Ceremonial Master...Brad Felmey 2nd Ceremonial Master...Chad Gilley Marshal...Jimmy Flippin Director General Emeritus...Malcom Clynch Director General Emeritus... Barney J. McCasland Director General...James L. Mitchell Captain of the Guard Emeritus.Norman K. Fountain Captain of the Guard... Richard A. Weigart Outer Guard...Chad McMinn Chaplain...Joe Williams Business Manager... J. John Henderson, Jr Unit/Association Presidents Band... Bill Rhyan Bedouins... Gene Kolvig Car-Vettes... R. J. Forester Chanters... Bill Kraus Clowns... Jeff Roberts Directors... Danny Turner Drum Corps... Tim Herdman Flying Fez... B. J. Young Golf... Tom Smith LOH... Paul Saywer Motor Corps... Ron Hall Mounties... Charlie Milam Mystic Wheels... Sonny Francks Patrol... David Bell Committee Chairmen Amb. to Shrine Clbs.George White Blood Bank... Gerald Ledbetter Ceremonial Divan... Steve Wolfe Colonel... Tom Crow Shriners Hosp for Children Mike Bell DeMolay... Richard P. Baker, P.P Donor Relations... David Henderson Entertainment... Paul O. Davis Hosp Fund Drive... Trace Brooks Membership... Bob Roth Photography... Brad Felmey Pilgrimage & Housing.Mike Bell Provost... Darrell A. Carothers Potentate s Column Greatful to be part of this great organization! Nobles and Ladies of Moslah: Well, we re off to the races and in the full swing of things at Moslah as I write this article. Philip H. Trew, Jr. Your Divan has been making unit and club visits during the month of February, and will continue to do so in March. We attended Divan mid-winter a couple of weeks ago, and were tasked with creating both a mission and vision statement for Moslah. The Divan, with some assistance from Nobles in our Temple, came up with a mission and vision statement which we ll vote on at the March business meeting. Thereafter, we will post these statements in the Moslah News, as well as some other conspicuous places to be a constant reminder to each of us. Lady Sarah and I extend our thanks to all Nobles and Ladies who attended the Potentate s Ball. I think a good time was had by all, and the food and music were both outstanding. Please be vigilant in your efforts to sustain our membership and growth. If you know of a Noble who you have not seen in awhile, or Fredrick L. Kennedy George N. Nelson, P.P. Shrine Hospital Board Members William Risk, M.D., P.P..Galveston Hospital Chairman Emeritus Gary E. Reynolds, P.P...Galveston Hospital Chairman Emeritus Jimmy King, Jr., P.P...Houston Hospital Board Memb Emeritus Richard P. Baker, P.P... Houston Hospital Chairman David Henderson... Houston Hospital Board Member D. Michael Wallach... Galveston Hospital Board Member 2 In Memoriam who has recently gone suspended, reach out to them. Let them know that they re still important to the Shrine, and you d like to see them. Invite them to a Shrine event. Most importantly, keep in contact with them. Our first line of defense is taking care of the Nobles that we already have in Moslah. Along those same lines, we plan on bringing back a few Games Nights, to which you can bring prospects. Dates for these functions will be announced soon. The March business meeting will have a ladies program. The Divan Ladies have several exciting programs already planned for this year. We hope that all Nobles will bring their ladies and keep them involved. TSA in Waco is just around the corner, and we know that all units are already practicing hard for their competitions. Your Divan is there to support you at every turn. As I stated at the Potentate s Ball, please be grateful for your families, friends, jobs and whatever other good fortunes you have. Also, be grateful that you re a part of this great organization and all that it has to offer. Yours in the faith, Illustrious Sir, Phil Trew Cleo Rosales James M. Fry, P.P 2017 Moslah Temple Shrine Club Presidents DCSC... Thomas Redenbaugh EMSC... Dann Druxman Gainesville... George Eierdam Lake Granbury... Gary Davis Mansfield... Phil Cottrell Mid-Cities... Ted Mastin PCSC... Don Sharlow TMRC... Paul Sawyer

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6 Friday, February 24 Doors open at 6:30 pm FREE BINGO at 7:00 pm Moslah Temple Ball Room Please bring a possible new member along with the family for a great time! 6 What s possible at Bingo????? GREAT PRIZES!!!!! Free Popcorn! Hot Dogs - $1.00 Chips - $1.00 Cookies - $1.00 Iced Tea - $1.00 Cold Drinks - $1.00

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13 Mr. P s Shootout Fund Raising for Shriner s Hospital for Children Houston March 25, 2017 Gladewater, Texas Event: 100 Sporting Clay Shoot Cost: $ per person entry fee Carts: $30.00 rental if you wish to ride. Place: Prairie Creek Ranch, Cr 3111, Gladewater, Texas Phone: Silent and Live Auction after contest. Directions: From Dallas on I 20: Going east take exit 579 turn North (left for you Aggies) on CR3111 (Joy Wright Mtn. Rd). Continue 3 miles to the Y and bear to your right, go 250 ft. to the entrance on the right (sign). The ranch is also accessible from Hwy 271. The closest good motel rooms and restaurants are located in Lindale, Texas which is a short drive to the ranch. LINDALE, TEXAS MOTELS: Hampton Inn Reservations S. Main (Hwy H I20 Lindale, Texas 2 twins beds $ Comfort Inn & Suites Reservations West Centennial Blvd Lindale, Texas 2 Queen beds $ LaQuinta Inn Reservations West Centennial Blvd Lindale, Texas 2 Queen beds $ Sr. rate. Places to eat in Lindale * Love & War - Steaks /Texas food, Looks good 114 E. North St. STE 4 Lindale Cinco De Mayo - Mexican 2610 S. Main Lindale Chilis - Chain (all the same) 3210 S. Main St. Lindale The Catch - Assume fish, probably catfish 2515 S. Main Lindale Petty s Cafe - East Texas grub 309 N. Main Lindale Posados - Mexican 3201 S. Main Lindal Eastern Buffet - Chinese Buffet 3222 Main St. #150 13

14 Moslah March Birthdays James B Parker 3/1 Albert L Davis Jr 3/1 Allen B Cole 3/1 Cecil E Talbert 3/2 Howard D White 3/2 Jeffery S Jones 3/2 David A Grobe 3/2 Jimmy O Hardin 3/3 James E Saunders 3/3 Melvin T Hagood 3/3 Daniel G Fox 3/3 Jeffrey W Barnes 3/3 Richard H Moore Jr 3/5 Bennie L Stilley 3/5 William R Cole 3/5 Walter H Foster 3/5 Eddie T Pernell 3/5 Michael E Ellis 3/5 Charles F Parkinson 3/6 A Jay Claunch 3/6 James H Hargrove 3/6 Eugene G De Bullet Jr 3/6 Richard D Williams 3/6 George F Gould 3/7 Russell W Herdman 3/7 Michael D Janeway 3/7 Don L Weston 3/8 Donald W Franz 3/8 Jerry L Barton 3/8 J W Wheat 3/8 Dale D Grandmaison 3/8 Steward C Lemin 3/9 George D Coon 3/9 Robert A Peterson 3/10 Elmer E Lewis 3/10 Donald M Barry 3/10 I Lionel Kelley 3/11 James R Helmick 3/11 Keith W Bailey 3/11 Jeffrey L Blakney 3/11 Ray Galvin Farris 3/11 C. R Corbitt 3/11 John H Sikes 3/11 Brett D Boone 3/11 Kenneth C Spicer 3/11 James H Thompson 3/12 Cal E Gibbs Jr 3/12 James M Ryan 3/12 Robert O Duncan 3/13 Herbert C Coleman 3/13 Robert Lee Taylor 3/13 Dennis C Looney Jr 3/13 James M Hughes 3/13 Alan L Cox 3/13 David G Bell 3/14 Jason L Borghesi 3/14 David I McCarthy 3/15 Walter S Layton 3/15 Harold H Benefield 3/15 Edward S Ledesma 3/15 Billy M Holt 3/16 Wallace C Larsen 3/16 Gary R Spencer 3/16 Jay W Lindsey 3/17 Travis R Stephens 3/17 Edmond D Woodard III 3/17 Chester M McKeen Jr 3/18 John B White 3/18 Clair D Horne 3/18 Raymond I Clark 3/18 Joseph J Sidawi 3/18 Dale L Reynolds 3/19 Sammy D Crocker 3/19 David K Wright 3/19 Irving Corbin 3/20 14

15 G W Welch 3/20 Aubrey L Owens 3/20 Luther R Carmichael 3/20 Douglas S Vining 3/21 John E Moore III 3/21 Daniel H Villeneuve 3/21 W M Daily Jr 3/22 Robert J Wershay 3/22 Michael W Ellingson 3/22 Grant M Williams 3/22 F Lee Montgomery 3/23 James B Walker 3/23 Billy E Kerlee 3/23 Billy F Sanders 3/23 Michael J Hardy 3/23 Robert H Roth 3/23 George H Carter 3/24 Wilbur Wayne Bruton 3/24 Ricky E Spence 3/24 Timothy E Briers 3/24 Buddy J Webster 3/25 Wendell J McClintock 3/25 Edwin S Malone III 3/25 George P Chaggaris 3/25 David L McGHEE 3/25 Matthew H McAllister 3/25 W Ray Owen 3/26 Junior Lee Newton 3/26 Larry J Smith 3/26 Jerry C Walker 3/26 Daniel Rubenstein 3/27 Horst G Burandt 3/27 Hugh D Reed 3/27 Clarence R Boles Jr 3/28 Donald O Thomas 3/28 Walter J Cox Sr 3/28 Robert J Bartruff Sr 3/28 Monty L Brown 3/28 Joseph W Gilliland 3/29 Calvin M Caraway III 3/29 E B Gralla 3/29 Cecil J Bailey 3/29 Bill Z Haley 3/29 Brian D Winters 3/29 Clifford R Harris Jr 3/30 Kenneth F Davis 3/30 Thomas W Eichenberger 3/30 James L Bilderback 3/30 John G Duke 3/30 Billy S Barnett 3/31 Nolan R Burris 3/31 Legion of Honor We are back on board with a new slate of officers. They are Past State Commander Paul Sawyer-Commander, Past Commander Ted Madsen-1 st Lt. Commander, Past State Commander Pat James-2 nd Lt. Commander, Past State Commander Rick Trimble-Adj. and Past State Commander Don Gibson-Finance Officer. We want to thank the Legion Nobles for stepping up to the plate once again to serve our Unit and Moslah Temple. We are preparing to attend the Texas Associations Legion of Honor Mid-Winter February 28-March 4. Commander Sawyer would like to take part in the In-Line Inspection and requests that those taking part to be in their Class B uniform. That means there should be nothing on your uniform shirt but your rank and ribbons. In April we have the International meeting. If you haven t signed up, time is running out. Please check the web site ialoh.org for a registration form. We need to make a big showing for International Commander Gilbert Medina. We should have a great time. Remember, we still know how to serve. YITF Jack Tuomey, PIC 15 Bedouins The Bedouins congratulate Illustrious Sir, Phil Trew and the entire 2017 Divan. It s going to be a great year for Moslah!! Calling all Bedouins Band practice has started every Tuesday at 6:30pm at the Masonic Temple. It s that time of year again and band practice is in full swing. We are gearing up for TSA 2017 in Waco, Texas. The Bedouins are proud to announce that we have been asked by Hella Shrine Potentate, Illustrious Sir Bob Moore to perform at the Hella Shrine Ceremonial on April 1, Please keep an eye out for s with the details! The Bedouin spring formal will be Saturday, March 4 at Marquis on Magnolia and the Bedouin Night Out will start up again in April. Check for information about any Bedouin activates.

16 Car-Vettes Wow, February went by pretty quickly and here we are in March. The Potentate s Ball was really something, huh? A BIG thanks to all of the behind the scene workers who helped make it a success. It s good to work and have fun together as Nobles while we support our Shrine functions. Well, I spoke with Colonel Cecil and he has called our first practice for the first Sunday in March, weather permitting. Here s an invite to the folks who may want to come out to watch our practices, laugh some and visit with us. We d really like to have you there. A Dutch-treat lunch somewhere will most likely follow. Some of our wonderful Car-vette ladies also join us to add support and class to our endeavors. The drivers who may be selected to represent our unit in competition this year in various activities are going to be honing their skills so they can represent Moslah proudly. Safety is always number one with our unit, but showmanship is right up there also. The annual IHOP venture is scheduled for the 7th of March. Just for the record, ANY Shriner who would like to work with the Car-vettes for this occasion is more than welcome. It would be a great time to find out more about our fantastic unit. Contact any of us for more details about location and times. Our first parade of this year is the Lake Dallas Mardi Gras parade which is held on the 24th of February. Nice crowd, friendly people and a good way to start our year off. When you wear green for St. Patrick s day on March 17, let it remind you about the Pickle Parade that is held on the 18th in Mansfield. Your Car-vettes will be there with our colorful cars and uniform. This is one of our favorite parades to go to. If you go, come by and visit with us in the staging area. Oh yeah, as an early heads up, another of our really great parades will be on April 8. It s the very special Medal of Honor parade in Gainesville. Same day as our temple Spring Dance, will make for a full, fantastic day! Hope to see some of you there! Gainesville Medal of Honor Parade Nobles, have you picked out or are you talking to at least one new candidate for our Shrine yet? With 12 units, 9 clubs, and 2 associations, there just has to be something that a candidate would find interesting! Yeah, yeah, I know, some of the units are struggling, but that s just because they need some new members with new ideas. The good news is there s still time to do it. Find a brother Mason who likes to have fun. Speaking of fun, did you know The story that Abner Doubleday invented baseball is false. In reality, he had nothing to do with the game. The poem, Casey at the Bat includes a rather significant error. Casey struck out in the bottom of the eighth inning - his team would have had another at bat. The story about George Washington chopping down a cherry tree is false. 16 Mystic Wheels Hello Moslah Nobles and Ladies! What a great time the Mystic Wheels had at the Potentate s Ball. This was a really nice event and everyone liked the Ft Worth Club location. Congratulations again to Illustrious Sir Phil Trew and the Moslah Divan and Ladies. The Mystic Wheels Valentine s party / Yacht Club was a huge success. Great location and very well planned by our hardworking entertainment committee, Weezy and April! A particularly fun evening voyage was enjoyed by all present. There were nice gifts for the Ladies, great food, drink, and friendship. Everyone had a fine time and returned safely to port. Both our competition teams are practicing now and preparing to defend our 2016 Championship in Waco. This drill is really going to fly. Visit our Facebook Page for even more details of events and videos of our drill teams. Hey Moslah Nobles, are you and your Lady looking for a unit home? Looking to join a great group of Masonic brothers, make lasting friendships and have more fun than you can imagine? Well check out the Mystic Wheels! We are a family oriented group with the ladies and kids (and grandkids) at all our events! We ride inexpensive, traditional, open wheel go karts that are super fun to drive. In addition, we play a key role in all temple and blue lodge activities. Call Bob Roth , Sonny Francks or Brett Wiesner for information and a visit. Come see why so many Nobles have made us their unit home! Still the LARGEST and friendliest motorized unit in Texas! Bill Dillard Car-Vettes continued Hey guys... if you are looking to join a unit that will give you a BIG return on camaraderie and fun, look no further, the Car-vettes is the one for YOU! Yep, you too can wear our flashy yellow unit shirt, just join our unit and help us with our activities. If any Noble is wondering about joining our unit and would like to test drive one of our super classy little yellow cars (pictured above), all you have to do is let us know. You can contact President R. J. Forester at , Colonel Cecil LeMond at , or really, any of our members. We are a VERY proud bunch of fellas and will be happy to talk to you about our unit. Chuck Huddleston, Car-Vettes

17 *Moslah Shrine Sunshine Committee Report* The latest up-date on Jerry & Terry Threadgill: Jerry was previously in an automobile accident. Jerry is still in the Baylor Frisco rehab and doing very well. He is walking, talking, eating and has gained 10 pounds (up to 108lbs from just 98lbs). They anticipate that Jerry may be released from rehab on or about Tuesday, Feb. 21. He gets 3 to 4 hours a day rehab exercise and eats or rests the remainder of the time. Jerry has good vision and no focus problems. Terry is very happy with his progress. Be sure to keep Jerry & Terri in your prayers. Yours in the Faith, Richard Luke, lukerichard@att.net Texas Masonic Retirement Center (TMRC) Shrine Club The first meeting the of the newly formed TMRC Shrine Club of MOSLAH Shrine was held on December 19, 2016 at the Main Chapel of the TMRC, Arlington, Texas. All Shriners, Masons & guests present were Welcomed by TMRC Shrine Club President, Paul Sawyer. Invocation was given by Chaplain Ed Malone. The Pledge to the Flag was led by Moslah Legion of Honor member, Paul Sawyer. A Welcome to TMRC was given by Gary Blair, TMRC Administrator. A reading of the Shriner s Creed and of the TMRC Shrine Club Objectives was read by President Paul Sawyer. Ill. Sir Harold Benefield, presented the Letter of Formation to President Sawyer followed by comments by Moslah Potentate Harold Benefield, Chief Rabban Philip Trew and High Priest & Prophet, Moe Rahmeh. Short presentations were made by the following: PGM Robert Bob Waters, representing the Grand Lodge of Texas; WM: Billy Bell representing Sweet Home Lodge in residence at TMRC; Gary Blair, District Deputy High Priest of District 4, Chapter & Council. Order of Eastern Star was represented by Edith J. Sawyer; June Baker represented Daughters of the Nile; Tricia Henderson spoke on the Amaranth & White Shrine followed by Jim Sharp & Dorothy Kilgore speaking on behalf of the Beauceants. A closing prayer was given by Chaplain Ed Malone, and the meeting was closed by President Sawyer, followed by a group photo of all Shriner s present. The TMRC Shrine Club is open to all Shriner s, their wives & widows, Masons, residents of the TMRC, potential Masons & Shriners and their guests residing in the Greater Arlington/Ft Worth area. Call President Paul for further information and/or meeting dates. Paul Sawyer, President TMRC Shrine Club Ill. Sir Harold Benefield Presents Letter of Formation to TMRC Shrine Club President, Paul Sawyer. TMRC Shrine Club Group Photo: Front Row: (L to R) Paul Sawyer, President; Ill. Sir Harold Benefield; Charles Kinton; WM Sweet Home Lodge, Billy Bell; Walter Echols, PP; John Parrott; Jim Cornish, Harold Baker & Secretay/Treasurer Greg Tallman. Second Row: Chaplain Ed Malone; Kay Herbert; Jack Wook;High Priest & Prophet Moe Rahmeh; John Young. Present but not pictured: Philip Trew, Chief Rabban. 17

18 MARCH Mar 7 - IHOP Pancake Day Mar 9 - Business Meeting Blood Mobile 6:00 pm - Dinner Ladies invited 7:00 pm - Meeting/Ladies Program Mar 12 - Band Concert 2:00 pm, Moslah Temple APRIL April 8 - Spring Temple Dance April 9 - Easter Egg Hunt April 13 - Wine tasting & dinner (in lieu of April business meeting) April HFD Store Front/ Street Corners Effective Now! New Shrine Office Business Hours: Monday - Friday, 1:00pm - 4:00pm. Other business, by appointment only. Call for appointment. If you know a Noble or Lady who is sick or shut-in, please contact the Shrine Office at