2014 Hospital Fund Drive You do good work, Moslah!

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1 FORT WORTH, TEXAS VOLUME XCX NUMBER 3 JUNE/JULY/AUG Hospital Fund Drive You do good work, Moslah! Potentate s Column...2 In Memoriam...2 New Members Potentate s Trip...3 Moslah online...3 Shrine Legacy...3 Sportsman Spectacular...4 Golf Tournament Info...5 Pictures...6, 7 In This Issue... CHL Course...8 Membership Initiatives...8 Casino Bus Trip...9 Dates to remember...9 Circus Info...9 Unit reports...10 Bingo...11 Ladies...11 Calendar...12

2 2 (USPS ) Published in the interest of Shrinedom by Moslah Shrine, 1100 Henderson St., Fort Worth, Texas , under the auspices of the Imperial Council, A.A.O.N.M.S. Issued January, March, May, August, October and December Periodical postage paid at Fort Worth, Texas Postmaster: send address changes to: Office of Publication Recorder s Office Moslah Shrine Center, P.O. Box 1320 Fort Worth, Texas Telephone: After hours: e mail: ellenm@flash.net ELECTIVE DIVAN Robert L. Lee Potentate 2815 London Ln., Crowley, TX D. Michael Wallach Chief Rabban 2501 Parkview Dr. Ste 303, Ft Worth, TX 76102, Harold H. Benefield Assistant Rabban 508 Oak Hollow Ln., Ft Worth, TX 76112, Philip H. Trew, Jr High Priest & Prophet 3633 Cliff View Loop, Weatherford, TX Jeffrey W. Barcafar Oriental Guide 3922 Crescent Dr., Granbury, TX Patrick D. Bobbitt, P.P Treasurer 208 Natural Spring Ln., Azle, TX Steven P. O Neal P.P Recorder 6620 Meadowridge Ct., FW, TX APPOINTIVE DIVAN 1st Ceremonial Master Lofty Harper 2nd Ceremonial Master Gerald Ledbetter Marshal Derek Lee Director General Emeritus Malcom Clynch Director General Emeritus Barney J. McCasland Director General James L. Mitchell Asst Director General Mark Christopher Captain of the Guard Emeritus Norman K. Fountain Captain of the Guard Randall L. Bowden Outer Guard Roger A. Courtney Chaplain Paul Davis Business Manager J. John Henderson, Jr UNIT/ASSOCIATION PRESIDENTS Band Kris Sandoval Bedouins Kenny Beck Car vettes dick Ensminger Chanters Bill Kraus Clowns Eddy Wood Directors Harvey Carroll Drum Corps Tim Herdman Flying Fez Donnie Rose Golf Travis Frazier Legion of Honor Richard Trimble Motor Corps Mitch Newstadt Mounties Charlie Milam Mystic Wheels Greg Illston Patrol Phil Wilder Gun Club Bill Conn COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN Ambassador to Shrine Clbs..George White Blood Bank Gerald Ledbetter Ceremonial Divan Steve Wolfe Colonel Dan Winn Shriners Hosp for Children...Mike Bell DeMolay Richard P. Baker, P.P Donor Relations David Houston Entertainment Paul O. Davis Hosp Fund Drive Streets....Jeff Ingram Hospital Fund Drive Golf...Mark Nelson Housing Jeff Eaton Membership Brett Wiesner Photography Wayne Kamper Pilgrimage Ed Woodard, Jr Provost Darrell A. Carothers VOL. XCX JUNE/JULY/AUGUST, 2014 NO 3 Potentate s Column The 3 R s: Recruitment, Restoration and Retention Robert L. Lee, Potentate After completing 100 years since Dispensation was granted to Moslah Shrine Temple on May 14, 1914, I am reminded that having completed our 99th year in July, 2014, we are now entering our 100th year since Charter was granted to our Moslah delegation on July 13, 1915 at the Imperial Session held in Seattle, Washington. According to the 1932 Moslah News article on the Early History of Moslah Temple, on the 4th day of October, 1915, the Charter of Moslah Temple was formally delivered to her Officers at the old Chamber of Commerce building at the corner of 5th and Throckmorton Streets. Without question, those were exciting times for our new Temple and membership (the creation of new Nobles) was foremost in the minds of all Moslah Nobles. In fact, during the first 18 years of her existence, Moslah created no less than 113 new Nobles per year and as many as 1262 in After 18 years, Moslah s year end membership stood at 3,759 on December 31, 1931, having reached a high of 4,879 Nobles year end December 31, So, from a historical standpoint we are made aware that there will be ups and downs, when attempting to grow our membership. Today, our membership stands below 2200 and as your 2014 Potentate, I am requesting that YOU, THE NOBLES of MOSLAH make every effort to support our SHRINE HOSPITAL BOARD MEMBERS William Risk, M.D., P.P. Galveston Hospital Chairman Emeritus Jim Harris, P.P Houston Hospital Chairman Emeritus Bill Trice Houston Hospital Board Member Emeritus Jimmy King, Jr., P.P Houston Hospital Board Member Richard P. Baker, P.P Houston Hospital Vice Chairman David Henderson Houston Hospital Board Member Gary E. Reynolds, P.P Galveston Hospital Chairman Emeritus Michael Wallach Galveston Hospital Board Member 2014MOSLAH TEMPLE SHRINE CLUB PRESIDENTS Denton County Shrine Club Tom Redenbaugh Eagle Mountain Shrine Club Steve Todd Gainesville Shrine Club Jim Creviston Lake Granbury Shrine Club Curt Vinson Mansfield Shrine Club Phil Cottrell Mid Cities Shrine Club Oliver Blankenship Parker County Shrine Club Chuck Huddleston upcoming Ceremonial scheduled for Saturday, September 6 with your time, talent, spirit and means in adherence to our Creed. Please make every effort to visit your Masonic Lodge to solicit the membership in the Shrine of every eligible Master Mason with whom you come in contact. Further, if you are aware of any former Shriners who have been recently suspended, solicit their return to our Temple. To aid you in this worthy endeavor, Moslah Shrine offers you the following: Newly created Shriners at the September 6 Ceremonial or September Temple Business Meeting will only be required to purchase the Moslah Fez. This year s dues are waived. Any Shriner who top lines 2 or more petitions (creations) this year, your dues for 2015 will be remitted by Moslah Shrine and the Noble will receive a Centennial Certificate commemorating his Distinguished Service to Moslah in its 100th year. Any suspended member of Moslah can be reinstated by completing a petition for reinstatement, providing a current Lodge dues card and paying this year s dues. Nobles of Moslah, there is no activity more important in 2014 than increasing our membership. It is absolutely necessary for our continued existence and membership solves all the issues and concerns we face today. Let s be proactive and take advantage of the concessionary offers listed above. You can do it! As Nobles of Moslah, we Continued on Page 11 IN MEMORIAM Richard D. Amick George E. Anthony Don R. Cowley Jesse L. Croxdale Jack L. Eidson Tommy Elich James R. Freeman Marshall H. Knox Louis Lang A.Eugene Lenzini Larry J. Martin Lee Roy Moorhead William L. Pokluda W. Dee Poteet Robert M. Segerstrom Elton A. Tucker

3 BY AFFILIATION: James W. Rhyan BY CREATION: Paul E. Bowling Robert G. McDonald Lonnie K. Wolfe ASSOCIATED Ben B. Boothe Urgent Request As most of you know, Moslah has been requesting that you visit and sign up for the electronic newsletter to assist with reducing expenses. ********************* *************** What Happens in Vegas... April 7-10, 2015 Come join us for our 2015 Potentate s trip to Las Vegas April 7 10, There will be a presentation in the Masonic Temple Grand Ballroom on Sept. 25. Don t miss it! ********************* **************** SHRINE LEGACY PROGRAM This is a simple request that will assist Moslah in providing the newsletter to you in a faster and more economical method. If you wish to sign up, you must visit the web page listed above, go to the bottom of the page and click on Join our Newsletter and then complete the form and submit. That s all there is to it. Help us help you! If you are currently receiving the newsletter electronically AND the hard copy, it is requested that you contact the Moslah Shrine office at to cancel the postal copy you receive in the mail. Are you a Shrine Legacy? Honor your family and yourself by sharing your legacy. The Shriners legacy program is open to any male family member such as Fathers, Grandfathers, Brothers, Uncles, Sons, Grandson, Nephews, and In laws. Any Shrine Legacy created after October 17, 2011, is eligible to receive a free Legacy pin for himself and up to two of his Shrine Legacies. Shriner Legacies prior to October 11, 2011, can order a pin and certificate for you and your Legacies for a contribution of $5.00 per pin. To start the process go to Shriners Village and log on (If you are not registered, you will need to register) and follow these steps: Click on Membership Click on Legacy Program drop down box Click on to enter our Shrine Legacy Program click here (it is in red print) Search for your Legacy members, if they are not found, you can manually add them Follow the prompts to order pins and down load certificate If you have additional questions concerning the above information, please contact The Shrine Office at or Harold Benefield at

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8 CONCEALED HANDGUN COURSE Nobles and Ladies: The date of the concealed handgun course has been moved to September 13, 2014, in order to accommodate more people who wanted to participate. The class is open to any person who will be turning 21 before the two year anniversary of the class date (or older). Cost per person will be $100. A non-refundable $25 deposit payable to Moslah Shrine is due by August 31. Please mail it in or take it to Ellen in the Temple business office. Each student will need: Handgun with 50 rounds of ammunition for the range portion. Handgun must be at least.38 caliber. You may share a firearm with someone else if necessary, as shooting will be done in shifts. Please make such sharing arrangements ahead of time. DON T BRING YOUR FIREARM TO THE CLASSROOM PORTION. A set of 2 passport photos. They are available at Walgreens for under $10. After the classroom and firing range portions, each student will need to get fingerprints done at a state authorized location. The instructor will have further information about this requirement. This should be a fun and worthwhile event. Please make every effort to attend if you have a desire to have your CHL. Phil Trew, High Priest and Prophet Shrine Ceremonial and Special Membership Initiatives Nobles: Our Shrine Ceremonial is coming up on September 6, The tentative schedule is as follows: 2:00 Business meeting to elect any new nobles who will be initiated at the Ceremonial 2:30 Formal ceremonial put on by Moslah s ceremonial degree team 3:30 Cold sands and revelry by Moslah Director s Unit 4:30 Arch Program by Moslah Mystic Wheels 6:00 Honorary dinner and beverages in the Temple ballroom Spouses are welcome to come to the Arch Program and the dinner afterwards. PLEASE REMEMBER OUR SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP INITIATIVES THAT WERE ANNOUNCED AT THE MAY BUSINSESS MEETING, AS FOLLOWS: This year s dues are waived for all new nobles who are initiated at either the Ceremonial or the September business meeting. Therefore, the cost of becoming a Shriner is merely the cost of the fez, which is $135. From now through the end of the year, any noble who top line signs two or more new Shriners (who are initiated in 2014 and pays dues for 2015) will have their 2015 dues waived. If you are aware of any suspended members, they may reinstate in Moslah by the payment of just this year s dues, provided they have a current blue Lodge dues card. LET S FINISH THIS YEAR STRONG IN MEMBERSHIP OUR FUTURE DEPENDS ON IT!!! 8

9 Casino Bus Trip It s getting to be that time of year again! This year s casino bus trip will take us to Margaritaville in Bossier City. The dates of the trip are September Departure time is 10:00 am on Sunday, September 21 and return time is approximately 5:00 pm on Monday, September 22. The cost will be $250 per couple. One buffet ticket per person is included in the price. Adjacent to Margaritaville is a shopping/dining area that is an easy stroll from the hotel. Refreshments will be served on the bus by the Moslah Divan. Please make your checks payable to Moslah Shrine and either mail them to the business office or take them to Ellen. This is always a fun trip, and we look forward to seeing you. Phil Trew, High Priest and Prophet Important Dates to Remember 2014 Circus Committee Meeting Dates September 4 and 18 October 2 and 16 November 6 Circus Ad Sale Deadlines!! September 12 last day for 20% on old sales. September 19 final Ad Sales turn in at 12noon Moslah Shrine Circus New Location!! New Venue!! Fort Worth Stockyards Two 70 foot tall Tents New Dates!! Return to November New Experience!! Come watch them set up the tents on Sunday, Nov. 9. Ya ain t ever seen nothing like this! Tell your friends and neighbors to come watch! Performances start Wednesday, November 7:00pm and continue Monday 7:00pm; 10:00am, 2:00pm, 7:00pm; and Sunday, November 2:30pm, 7:00pm; with final show Sunday, November 2:30pm. Fort Worth Texas has never before seen and experienced anything like this. Enjoy the Stockyards, Take a ride on the Train, Enjoy the Shrine Circus!!! 9

10 MYSTIC WHEELS TSA was great this year and the Mystic Wheels put on a very impactful show both teams! When all was said and done, we finished 2nd by.03%. Pretty darn close but there s next year! Congratulations to all our riders and support crews for a great job! Our TSA hospitality room was a winner and thanks again to entertainment chairman Doug Watkins and his Lady Sharon. Great job! The Mystic Wheels performed in the Granbury 4th of July parade and the Crowley city parade, both in July. What a great time and wonderful welcome by the home town folks. We enjoyed getting the Fez out in front of the world. Circus ad sales are underway and the Mystic Wheels are pushing hard on both ad sales and tickets. We are looking to improve on last year s most successful campaign. Visit the MYSTIC WHEELS FACEBOOK page for pictures and activities. If you are a Moslah Noble, looking for a unit home, check out the Mystic Wheels. You will find a very family oriented group with the ladies and kids at all our events we have a lot of kids! We ride inexpensive, traditional open wheel go karts, and you will find us heavily involved in all temple and blue lodge activities. Call Greg Illston , Brett Wiesner or Tommy Boldin for information and a visit. You ll see why so many nobles have chosen the Mystic Wheels for their unit home still the LARGEST and friendliest motorized unit in Texas! Bob Roth LEGION OF HONOR We wish to say that all who were at T S A had a good time. We took 1st place in inline inspection and color guard competition. We want all to have a safe and happy summer and are looking forward to kicking off all activities in Sepember. Hope to see all at the Ceremonial and Temple meeting and getting ready for the casino trip and our business meeting. Ernest Parrish Adjutant P/C CAR-VETTES HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY Summer everyone. Even with the Temple dark, the Car Vettes are having a very busy and fun summer. TSA in Mesquite was a lot of fun. Even though we came in second we had an excellent drill (just a little bad luck). It is always exciting to see old friends from across the state. The unit had to split up on July 4th for two parades. We had 6 cars in Granbury and 4 participating in the Ridglea Country Club Estates parade. The Granbury parade was huge. There must have been 100,000 spectators all waving flags and cheering all the entries on. Excellent exposure not only for the Car Vettes but for all the Moslah units who were there. July 12th we had 10 cars in the Independence Day parade in Crowley. This is always a fun parade that we have been in for the last few years. We are preparing to attend TSMPA Obstacle in Tyler. This is the event everyone looks forward to. Nothing but fun fun fun! Also we are looking forward to the third annual Sports Spectacular coming soon. If you have not purchased your tickets to this event you should do so. This is a fun evening and you just might get lucky and win a nice firearm. On a final note let s get out and sell those Circus ads. The circus will be here before you know it. This is the life blood for Moslah, so let s all do our best to get as many ads as possible. GRANBURY SHRINE CLUB The Granbury Shrine Club participated in the annual July 4th parade with the Potentate and his Divan joining us. We had the largest entry in the parade and the crowd this year was estimated at 100,000. If you want to see a real parade, come to Granbury. Our Moslah motorized units put on a show and entertained the crowds. We get such great PR by being in this parade. We invite all of Moslah to join us in Jack Williams, Granbury Shrine Club 10 Granbury Shrine Club entry in July 4th parade. Back seat: Winston Newman, Roland Russell. Front seat: Jack Williams, Colin Zimmerle.

11 Bingo is back!!! Greetings Nobles and Ladies, I hope all are enjoying the fun and festivities that summer brings. It was great to see so many from Moslah attend the 4 th of July parade in Granbury. Due to the Imperial schedule it is not often that the Potentate can see the Temple participating in many of the activities that brings Moslah so much pride at such a great event! What a good time was had by all! Time continues to fly by which means fall is approaching and it s time for BINGO!! Mark your calendars for September 26 and October 24, both Fridays and a perfect way to end the week. The Entertainment Committee has plans for more food and drinks for sale at a small fee as well as free popcorn. Also, the October Bingo brings back the Blue Bell Ice Cream with all the fixings served by your Divan. Please bring the entire family for a good time. The doors will open at 6:30 PM and Bingo starts at 7:00 PM. Come join us for a FUN TIME! Don t miss this opportunity to bring potential prospective members and fellowship with one another. YITF Jeffrey Barcafar, OG ATTENTION ALL MOSLAH LADIES Please join us at the First Ladies Luncheon CELEBRATING The First Half of Moslah s 100 th Anniversary A special luncheon hosted by the Past Potentate Ladies will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2014 at 11:30am at the beautiful Petroleum Club in Downtown Ft. Worth. You will enjoy a spectacular view of the city, fellowship, meet new and exciting ladies and be entertained by Rosemary Rumbley, a well known actress and humorist. The cost is $25.00 per person. THIS IS NOT A FUNDRAISING EVENT AND IS NOT FUNDED BY MOSLAH SHRINE. This is simply a celebration for the ladies to recognize Moslah s accomplishments for the past 100 years. The Luncheon is open to all Moslah ladies, their guests and the general public. Seating is limited to 250 attendees. To purchase tickets, or if you have any questions, please contact Paula O Neal at or pollyanno@charter.net. Potentate s Column Continued from page 2 look to Her as our First Lady, who we have taken great pride in over the last 100 years. Honor Her by submitting a petition for membership for the upcoming Ceremonial. In addition, I would like to extend my heartfelt appreciation, as well as congratulations to all the units of Moslah who participated in the meetings and competitions at Texas Shrine Association in Mesquite, TX. Once more, Moslah was very successful in the all the unit competitions and well represented in the leadership roles played by the many nobles of Moslah in judging the various Competitions. Congratulations to Noble Moe Rameh who was recently installed as President of TASOB for the year at TSA. Congratulations, is also extended to Noble Matthew McAlister who was installed as the 2nd Vice President of the TSPA for the year. Your Divan was extremely proud to witness and represent you at the events we were able to attend. Thank you for your support! Further, on behalf of the Divan, I would like to congratulate Moslah Noble David McCarthy and Noble Tom Crow who were installed at the 140th Imperial Session in Minneapolis, as President and 2nd Vice President, respectively, of the Association of Shrine Oriental Bands International for the year. Once more an example of the Nobles of Moslah leading the way, not only at the state, but also the Imperial level. In closing, your Divan would like to Thank You, the Nobles of Moslah, for your support of the Moslah $100 Million Honors program (instituted by then Oriental Guide, D. Michael Wallach), honoring the contributions and efforts of our first 100 Potentates. A plaque recognizing their achievements and with special recognition given to Past Imperial Potentate Sir C. Victor Thornton, who founded the $100 Million Dollar Club in 1972, was presented to Imperial Potentate John Cinotto, together with an honorary check for $10, payable to Shriners Hospitals for Children. Needless to say, the presentation was well received and roundly applauded by all in attendance. Yours in the faith, Robert L Lee, 2014 Potentate 11

12 P.O. BOX 1320 FORT WORTH, TEXAS AUGUST Saturday, August 2 Sportsman Spectacular 7:00-11:00pm Shrine Temple Sunday, August 17 - Sunday, August 24 Potentate s Alaska Cruise SEPTEMBER Saturday, September 6 Ceremonial Monday, September 8 HFD Golf Tournament Waterchase Golf Club See pg 5 of this newsletter for more info Thursday, September 11 Business Meeting 6:00pm Dinner 7:00 pm Meeting Friday, September 26 Bingo Friday, September 12 Last Day for 20% on Old Sales Saturday, September 13 Concealed Handgun License Class September continued... Friday, Septmeber 19 Final Ad Sales turn in 12:00 noon Sunday-Monday, September Casino Trip Thursday, September 25 Potentate Trip 2015 Presentation - Temple Ballroom Friday, September 26 Bingo Presentation - Temple Ballroom OCTOBER Thursday, October 9 Business Meeting 6:00pm Dinner 7:00 pm Meeting Saturday, October 11 Ladies Luncheon Tuesday, October 16 HFD sign pickup Thursday, October 18 HFD Fall Street Collections Wednesday, October 24 Bingo Thursday, October 25 Halloween Party If you know a Noble or Lady who is sick or shut in, please contact the Shrine Office at * The Ladies Without Shriners will meet each Wednesday at Old South Pancake House, University Dr. at 11:00 a.m. for games. Contact Coordinator Carol Clarkson at or moslahwidows@sbcglobal.net for details.