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1 Oasis of Rockford Tebala Gram Desert of Illinois THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF TEBALA TEMPLE A.A.O.N.M.S. John Milliren, Potentate Vol. 13, No. 2, February P U B L I C I N S T A L L A T I O N Tebala Clubs & Units Seminar 2/2 Super Bowl Party Potluck 2/3 Mixed Martial Arts Fights 2/9 Valentine s Day Dinner & Dance 2/15 Daytona 500 Race Day at Tebala Oasis 2/24 Schedule of Upcoming Events: Membership Stag Oyster Stew/Chili Dinner 2/28 Mini-Bike Chili Cook-off & Winter Golf 3/3 St. Patrick s Day Dinner & Entertainment 3/8 Alabet Fashion Show & Luncheon 3/9 Mini-Clinic & Easter Egg Hunt at Tebala 3/23

2 2 Tebala Gram February 2013 Note from the Pote... TebalaGram EDITOR: Peter J. Holm SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE: All materials, notices, and articles must be received NO LATER than the 14 th of each month previous to publication issue. Mail to: Tebala Shrine Temple 7910 Newburg Road Rockford, IL ADVERTISING: Contact Tebala Shrine Office or ADDRESS CHANGES: Direct to Mark Torrance, Recorder See a color version of the TebalaGram linked to our website at We solicit your input, and are eager to assist you. Please request clerical help from Tebala at if needed. The TebalaGram address is: tebalagram@tebala.org. Editorial Policy: All submissions to this issue of the TebalaGram have been included with minimal alteration to style, grammar, or spelling in an attempt to preserve readability and the creativity and integrity of the writers original intent. Any article or material submitted that does not meet the standard of Freemasonry or the Shrine will be stricken at the discretion of the Editor and the Divan. DISCLAIMER: Writers authoring submissions will be held accountable for accurate, inclusive, and timely info. The TebalaGram disavows assumption of any and all responsibility for inaccurate, missing, or late info included in submissions, or attributable to omitted submissions, published in this newsletter. Please keep submitting your articles, notices, and ads, and diligent TebalaGram staff will file them appropriately according to current editorial policy and confidentiality statements. Stepping Forward We are off and running. I am humbled by your electing me to serve as the 118 th Potentate of our Fraternity. I will give it all I have to make this a prosperous year in our history. I have big shoes to fill following Illustrious Sir Dave Babcock. Under Dave s leadership your Divan, along with the support of you, the Nobility, has accomplished many needed upgrades to our building. And with First Lady Laura by his side we have enjoyed many wonderful events and a beautiful trip to the Big Easy, New Orleans. Thank you, Dave & Laura. I have three goals in mind: Membership, Masonic relations, and improving our facilities marketing plan. I believe Masonic relations and Membership go hand in hand. Moving forward we have many events on the calendar including: Feb.2 nd, Club s & Unit s Seminar; Feb 3 rd, Super Bowl Party; Feb 9 th, Mixed Marshal Arts Fights; Feb 15 th, Valentine s Dinner/Dance; Feb 28 th, a STAG Oyster/Chili Dinner prepared by Dan Hartman & our kitchen staff. March also has it s fun and entertainment with St. Patrick s Dinner (March 8 th ), Family Easter Brunch & Egg Hunt for the Kids (March 23 rd ), and keep in mind the Daughters of the Nile Installation (March 17 th ). Start to plan for a relaxing riverboat trip up the Mississippi River, Labor Day weekend (August 31 st to September 2 nd ). We are leaving Rockford by bus, arrive at Le Claire, Iowa, and enjoy the historic town, dinner at one of the local restaurants and enjoy all that the town has to offer with your overnight stay. Leave the next day for the relaxing trip up the Mississippi River to Dubuque. Then back on the boat, down the river to our bus and home. Yours in Faith John Milliren Potentate T e b a l a S t e p p i n g U p F o r T h e C h i l d r e n!

3 February 2013 Tebala Gram 3 TEBALA SHRINE TEMPLE MEETING MINUTES, January 16, 2013 DAVE BABCOCK, Potentate JOHN MILLIREN, Chief Rabban LOY RICE, Assistant Rabban LARRY KEYSER, High Priest & Prophet TOM WATSON, Oriental Guide VERNON PEARSON, Treasurer MARK TORRANCE, Recorder Those present per register. THE MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:30 P.M. BY: DAVE BABCOCK, POTEN- TATE MINUTES: Motion made by Gene Gambrel., 2 nd by Siegy to dispense with the reading of the minutes, motion passed. Finance advisory committee recommended paying the bills. TREASURER S REPORT: Motion made by Tom Brawner, P.P. to accept the Treasurers report, 2 nd by Austin Kelley motion passed. INVESTMENT REPORT: Motion made by Tom Whitaker, 2 nd by Tom Brawner, P.P., to accept the investment report as presented, motion passed. PRESENTATION OF BILLS: Motion made by Tom Brawner, P.P., 2 nd by Siegy to pay the bills, motion passed. DEATHS, DEMITS, RESTORA- TIONS: Starting membership 1158, created 7;restored 0;expired 9; demits 5; suspended 52; associates 13; loss of 59; total membership REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: CIRCUS Tom Runge, PP reported that Brian Larkin is working on the contract. Circus is on. HOSPITAL Ron Obara, P.P. turned over to Matt Thomann. Matt reported that last meeting was training all day. Call Matt if you have any connections to the medical community. Help is needed to get us in contact with people that need our services. Hospital pay has been cut from the budget. Contact Matt for more info. TEBALAGRAM John Milliren said the TebalaGram will be late this month. MEMBERSHIP Jerry Minor spoke about some upcoming events for membership. See the Tebalagram. KARNIVL OF KARNAGE Mark Torrance announced that we will have a haunted house this year. RECYCLING Dave Babcock, P.P., stated to keep the cans coming! SHRINE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL GAME Dave Babcock, P.P. reported that he is going to the next meeting, and will report back next month. ROCKFORD SPEEDWAY Hollie Guist spoke on the next Racing for the Kids, to be August 17, 2013 back to school night. BLACKHAWK FARMS Dave Babcock, P.P. once again is spearheading this event, and reported that things are going forward for Father s Day weekend. OLD BUSINESS: Bistro tables are being negotiated for a better price. A motion was made by Austin Kelley, 2 nd by Gary Ackerman to make up the difference in the price of the tables out of Project Tebala with any Clubs/Units wanting to up their donations. Motion passed. Motion made by Hollie Guist, 2 nd by Gene Gambrel to ratify the actions by the Building Corp, motion passed. NEW BUSINESS: Donald Kimes, P.P., & Gene Gambrel installed the following officers for the year John Milliren Potentate; Larry Keyser Assistant Rabban; Tom Watson High Priest & Prophet; Les McClelland Oriental Guide; Tom Runge, P.P. Treasurer; Mark Torrance Recorder. Loy Rice Chief Rabban was absent. He will be installed at the Open Installation on Saturday January 19 th. John Milliren then gave a short speech by staring out thanking Dave Babcock, P.P. and then went on to tell all of us his main goals which are membership & Masonic relations. He then introduced Andy Hauser as his Masonic relations coordinator. Jerry Minor will be membership committee chairman. Motion made by Art Hass, 2 nd by Siegy to accept proposed budget for 2013, motion passed. Motion made by Jim Leason, P.P., 2 nd by Matt Thomann to nominate the top 4 elected officers to send to Imperial, motion passed. Motion made by Gene Gambrel, 2 nd by Gary Ackerman to send the O.G. to Imperial at Tebala s expense. Discussion by Martin McDaniel, PP on how we pay for the O.G.. Chuck Slater made a motion, 2 nd by Barry Kasmar that we table the motion until it has been presented to the finance committee. Motion passed to table until next month. John announced upcoming events, see TebalaGram. Submitted by: Mark Torrance, Recorder (Editor s Note: Minutes of the Tebala Temple meeting are included as reported and submitted by the Office for the Recorder to our newsletter. Questions or necessary revisions should be directed to the Recorder and Office, respectively.) P l a c e Y O U R a d v e r t i s em e n t i n t h e T e b a l a G r a m T O D A Y!

4 4 Tebala Gram February st Ralph Pullin 2 nd Richard E. Anderson Eugene T. Duncan Loren O. Wilson 3 rd Andreas Dahl Kurt P. Keene Jesse H. Miller Arthur Swanson Henry Toms 4 th Michael Barnes Warren E. Brander 5 th Ryan C. Collin Joseph Fleming 6 th Luther R. Gabriel Peter Junor 7 th Bradford Huddleston Leonard Jones Lester Krug James Olmsted Quinn Riley, Sr. NOBILITY BIRTHDAYS IN FEBRUARY 8 th Richard Michelsen Richard Peterson Frank Rutter Derek W. Ward 9 th Victor Green John R. Red 10 th Raymond Nagel Gregory Warner 11 th Douglas Carlson Erick Haglund Robert Macklin Charles Slater Patrick Sornsin 12 th William Hall Kerry Harlacher Peter Kostantacos John Markuson Gerald Strand Gary Tewksbury 13 th William Henbest Larry Margis Dennis Streid David Tuell 14 th David Babcock Harry Beattie Oscar Rodriguez 15 th Richard L. Barker Arnold J. Meyers, Jr Ronald Naden Larry Whitsel 16 th William Jolly Samuel Thomas 17 th Dennis Brinkman David Marshall Jeffrey Moll Herbert Walberg 18 th Matthew Gibbons Thomas E. King Mitchell C. Kraft James Novak Thomas R. Stone 19 th Lowell Baxter 20 th Frank McReynolds Robert E. Martin Richard Papenhausen Rollo Wagenknecht 21 st Paul Tormohlen H.C. Witzleb Ryan Zimmerman 22 nd Lee Canady Arthur Wetzell 23 rd Thomas Condon Aaron Johnson 24 th Bobby L. Armstrong T e b a l a S t e p p i n g U p F o r T h e C h i l d r e n! James Leason, PP John Reining Keith Rundle Jerald Snyder 25 th James Hackbarth Arne Larsen, Jr Eugene Morris Gene Snyder Lawrence Spence George Spires, Jr Charles Wenderoth William Wenger, PP 26 th Robert L. Hooper Richard Kennay Craig Manley 27 th James Welte 28 th Larry P. Carr Orval J. Johnson Kenneth Rodermel 29 th Henry Keyser George W. Nelson Dallas R. Smith

5 February 2013 Tebala Gram 5 Chaplain s Call Another year has been completed and January has already been experienced. Now we are entering the second month of This is a month focused upon celebrating Valentine s Day. Do you remember when you received your first Valentines Card? The one I remember took place in 3 rd grade. For me it was from a classmate who I thought was the smartest in my grade. I am not certain about what it said at this point however I can somewhat remember what I felt. I was certain that my card had a special meaning and it was not until some years later that I learned that her mother actually wrote the sentiment in the card for her. My bubble certainly was pierced and my heart became deflated. She was always nice but do you remember how you tended to inflate situations in a manner that reflected what you believe to be true but were not actually true. This is something that adults often tend to do even today. Individuals can, if they are not careful, create a scenario in their mind that is so far off the mark that anyone who would see it would be mystified. Just because a person does something does not mean that we should forever label them by that prior action. In life, more often than not we are actually judged by others by what we are doing now and not necessarily what we did months or years ago. Each moment is filled with the opportunity to let others know who we are and who we aren t by our actions. This is a gift from God! He has provided us with the wonderful capacity to change! We are able to learn from our mistakes and thereby become a better person for having committed the previous error. Sometimes individuals do not realize this and tend to carry within themselves memories of prior hurts and disappointments thereby enabling them to relive over and over the past experiences as if they are continually taking place. Many of the prophets of old, as well as other more enlightened individuals, have emphasized the importance of forgiveness. Forgiveness is not an activity that approves bad behavior; rather, it is an activity that sets us free from the disappointment, hurt and pain associated with the experience. In order to really forgive, we are required to see things from a different vantage point. This enables us to look at the experience from a higher level of understanding. This provides us with the ability to gain increased wisdom, demonstrate respect, and become a kinder, stronger, more humble person. This is not easily done in a world that consistently demands its pound of flesh. However, as a Master Mason we are called to be better than that. We are called to demonstrate greater restraint, express real concern and a willingness to do that which is of a higher level of understanding. Such improvement is made possible in our constant communication with the Supreme Being of the Universe our Heavenly Father. The common wisdom handed down to us by our forefathers informs us that our communication with God is established through prayer. Do we seek to do God s will? In prayer, we can ask God Our Father what he would have us P l a c e Y O U R a d v e r t i s em e n t i n t h e T e b a l a G r a m T O D A Y! do. But then comes the difficult part; we have to listen and try to understand what he is asking of us. I believe it takes a quiet, sincere, honest, believing, trusting and open mind. Perhaps he talks to us by something we hear or see, something burning on the stove, something we dropped on the floor, heard on the phone or saw in the paper. He can speak to us in uncountable ways; and does. Do we open our hearts to hear Him? We know that God in Whom WE PUT OUR TRUST does love us. He is the one that has given us eyes to see; ears to hear; the ability to touch, feel, smell and taste; and brains with which to interpret the messages He sends to us. Through developing an appreciation for the message contained within the enlightened writings of scripture, we can discover a set of rules and examples to follow that can guide our every thought, word, and action. So as good Nobles all, I invite you seek enhanced understanding concerning the value of your own life as well as the life of others. Seek to reach out to those around you during this month of February and let them know just how much you appreciate and care for them. As a Noble I would encourage you to personally do this rather than having another person do it for you. I remember well the disappointment I felt when I discovered that the classmate of my third grade class did not really write what was in the card. She did not even know what it said, but was more interested in getting her own cards to see what others were saying to her. Pat and I look forward to seeing you at the Valentines Dinner Dance on Friday February 15th at Tebala Temple. May God s blessings be with you throughout the month. Fraternally yours, Rev. Les McClelland Chaplain and Oriental Guide

6 6 Tebala Gram February 2013 LOVES PARK SHRINE CLUB NEWS (and random thoughts) Reminder Time: We are dark until April as previously stated. During this darkness we will be doing some repair work on our PA- RADE UNIT. The Blazer needs a new A/C and the Carousel needs some repair work. Speaking of parades we received our first invitation to participate. Noble Gene Snyder is our parade chairman and we have high expectations for a record setting year. Club President PP Leon Larsen has jaw-boned for increased insurance coverage (including dolls) for our PARADE a lower premium. Dues have been trickling in and in some cases a few extra $$$ have been included for the upkeep and repair. Our thanks to the Nobles for their thoughtfulness. Dues are still $10.15 and may be sent to the the end of this article. You are all welcome to join. Over the years many have wondered why the 15 cents? Keep reading: DAD CAN I HAVE A NICKEL? Pumpkin Festival Parade Sycamore, IL Sunday 10/31/99 It s so exciting! The Goblins, Jack-O-Lanterns in place, Ghosts, Pumpkins, all Cheery & Bright! Fall is in the air, leaves so bright, full of color, falling all around you. The Parade Units start to line up, each searching for their own spot. People, blankets & chairs, everyone is curious, who will be here? Here they come! The Loves Park Shrine Club Unit with the Little Red Jeep, and the Carousel! Just another day for them; they go around the area to about parades a year. It s a familiar site.. These men with their RED FEZS on their heads starting to uncover the six horses protected from the long ride. The riders are Six Dolls who each have their own special horse to ride. Some Shriners check the sound system, while others are getting the generator ready to start the Merry-Go-Round.. Now it s time to get acquainted with the other people. The Kishwaukee Valley Habitat for Humanity Float was just a few spaces ahead of the Loves Park Shriners Unit. A mother and three sons were in the back of the pickup truck waiting to pull the float. The boys are curious about the Shriners. The oldest child asked if they were Firemen? They responded, NO! They told the children about the Shrine, explaining they have 19 Hospitals for Children and 3 Burn Hospitals. Children from all over the world are cared for in these hospitals no matter what the families ability to pay. In 1999 the budget for the hospitals was $1,470, per day. THIS IS WHY WE ARE HERE, WE WANT TO HELP THE KIDS. While they talked the youngest son interrupted the adults, Dad, can I have a nickel? His mother quickly said, Hush, be quiet! Soon he asked again, Dad can I have a Nickel? Finally the Father says, What do you want a Nickel for? The boy replies, For the KIDS! All three boys got a nickel and each of them gave their NICKEL to the Shriners for the SHRINE HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN. VERY TOUCHING! Some of the Shriners walked away with lumps in their throats! What to do, what to say, no Trick or Treat! Just Three Nickels for the Hospitals, nickels that made a difference in a way that will always be remembered! Their parents must have been proud of their sons and their selfless actions in this present day attitude of ME FIRST! DAD, CAN I HAVE A NICKEL? will always stay with the men of the Loves Park Shrine Club who were present and came home knowing that what they do at T e b a l a S t e p p i n g U p F o r T h e C h i l d r e n! the parades does make a difference! Now the Rest of the Story The family was going to move into their new Habitat for Humanity home soon, They had put in over 500 hours of Sweat Equity and were going to realize their dream of Home ownership. The mother has a physical disability as the result of polio during her childhood. She had been the recipient of two operations in a Shrine Hospital. The boys had seen and heard their parents as they expressed thankfulness and as they gave back to others. Strangers become friends at the parades and children showed that Giving to Others is the RULE. Alene Johnson 1999 In other NEWS Rumor has it that Noble Doug Heckman received a cookbook for Christmas. He may surprise us at any time between April and October. Plan ahead to be at as many meetings as possible. Something for Everyone Time: Name a profession in 14 letters, in which the first letter is A and an O appears somewhere else in the word. If you re thinking of the right profession, you can drop the O and rearrange the remaining 13 letters to spell the plural of another profession. What is it? Hint: The 13-letter word starts with P. Keep reading for the answer. If you solve this you are MENSA material. Life s to Do s: Buy raffle tickets, candy bars, and baked goods from students who are raising money for school projects. Never go near a kid who s holding a water hose unless you want to get wet. When reading self-help books, include the BIBLE. If you are not going to use a discount coupon, leave it on the shelf with product for someone else

7 February 2013 Tebala Gram 7 to use. Remember that a couple of words of praise or encouragement can make someone s day. Ponderings: No amount of travel on the wrong road will bring you to the right destination. Jumping for Joy is good exercise. Readers make good talkers. The great thing in the world is not so much where we stand, as in what direction we are moving. Good things come to those who wait. Better things come to those who try. Best things come to those who believe in their efforts. Don t let life discourage you; everyone who got where they are had to begin where they were. The secret to success in life is to be ready for opportunity when it comes. The best way to predict the future is to create it. If you cannot do great things, do small things in a great way. Doubt who you will, but never doubt yourself. Recent T-Shirt Sightings: A team effort is a lot of people doing what I say. If I can t build it, fix it, or mow it, it must not be important. Yes, I know they pick on you at school and call you names, but you still have to go, YOU ARE THE TEACHER! On your mark, Get Set, GO AWAY! You re never too old For NAPTIME I Keep Trying to Lose Weight, But it Keeps Finding Me! It Took Me 80 Years to Look This Awesome. Who Said That? To succeed in life, you need a wishbone, a backbone and a funny bone. Reba McEntire If you don t go after what you want you ll never have it. If you don t ask, the answer is always no. If you don t step forward, you re always in the same place. Nora Roberts Someday is not a day of the week. Unknown We cannot all do great things, but we can do small things with great love. Mother Teresa My success just evolved from working hard at the business at hand each day. Johnny Carson I have not failed. I ve just found 10,000 ways that won t work. Thomas Alva Edson People ask me why do I keep compromising my artistic integrity by walking in front of Blake s cameras. Do you know what I tell them? Money. Peter Sellers I tried to think but nothing happened. Curly The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese. Jon Hammond I think there is a world market for maybe five computers. Thomas Watson, Chairman of IBM, 1943 Brain Teaser Answer: Astrophysicist, Psychiatrists Kids & Grandkids Time: Dad saw his son s shiner and demanded, Bruce, who gave you that black eye? No one, replied Bruce, I had to fight for it. Q. What goes 99, clunk, 99. clunk, , clunk? A. A centipede with a wooden leg! Q. What species of ants are the biggest? A. ElephANTS! Laugh a Little Time: The Note Pad The four daughters and one son always dashing to school activities and part-time jobs, our schedule was hectic. To add to this, we kept running out of household supplies. I instructed them all to let me know when they used the last of any item by writing it down on a note pad on the refrigerator. As a reminder, I wrote at the top: IF WE ARE OUT OF IT, WRITE IT DOWN. When I found the following message. MOM, YOU MAY BE A BIT OLD-FASHIONED, BUT YOU ARE NOT OUT OF IT. Old Age is Grand An elderly gentleman had serious hearing problems for a number of years. He went to the doctor and the doctor was able to have him fitted for a set of hearing aids that allowed the gentleman to hear 100%. The elderly gentleman went back to the doctor a month later and the doctor said, Your hearing is perfect. Your family must be really pleased that you can hear again. The gentleman replied, Oh, I haven t told my family yet. I just sit around and listen to the conversations. I ve changed my will three times! Two elderly gentlemen from a retirement center were setting on a bench under a tree when one turns to the other and says, Slim, I m 83 years old now and I m just full of aches and pains. I know you re about my age. How do you feel? Slim says, I feel just like a newborn baby. Really!? Like a newborn baby!? Yep. No hair, no teeth, and I think I just wet my pants. It s about time to duck out but first a reminder---please forward your ideas, comments, questions, complaints, atta boys, suggestions or whatever to President PP Leon Larsen at (home) or (mobile). Vice President PP Tom Runge at (home) or (mobile). Secretary Gene Snyder at home or (mobile) or Treasurer Jim Hall The mailing address remains: Loves Park Shrine Club, P.O. Box 2411, Loves Park, IL Now it s time to duck out! Jim Hall, Scribe P l a c e Y O U R a d v e r t i s em e n t i n t h e T e b a l a G r a m T O D A Y!

8 8 Tebala Gram February 2013 Legacy Corner In this edition of Legacy Corner we get a little background on a Daughter of the Nile Jan Bloom, a 42 year member and a proud Legacy of Alabet. Q: When did you first become a Daughter of Alabet, and why was it important to you to become one? A: I joined Alabet Temple #31 February 16, After I had one year of side line, I was asked to be Chaplain. That is when the why came to me. I met so many interesting ladies, when I would call on them if they were ill, had broken something or was in distress of a loss of a loved one. To this day I feel that this is one important purpose for us to do as well as helping our children. I get a tremendous feeling after I have visited these people and have helped in some small way. What a great thing if our world and people in it would just take one minute or one afternoon of their time. It would also do so much for our own organization and maybe it would bring our own people back to the fold. Q: Who in your family alive or deceased were or are in the Fraternity, and what Temples do they belong to? A: I had no affiliation with my own family. My husband s family (members) were masons and his mother was very involved with Eastern Star. I joined and immediately got involved. Different purposes but just as important. I became Worthy Matron and then proceeded to be a Grand Lecturer for thirty years. Q. Can you tell us about one or two of your fondest memories of being a Daughter? A: My most inspiring memories were when I was asked to go up the line after being in the order a short time. What a thrilling memory when the crown was placed on my head. I was determined to do my best and to see that the order went forward. I have advised seven different queens who I have tried to inspire to do likewise. Q: What positive advice or recommendations do you have for improving and enhancing the fun and spirit here at Tebala and Alabet? A: With the changes in the world everyone has a different outlook on how to proceed. I believe if we could get out of the "Me" world and back into the "We" world, it would maybe help. I think we need more togetherness with not only the Shrine but with all of the other Masonic organizations. Have fun things with all bodies that don t take money, just some gatherings that we all can express our concerns. What happened to potlucks, cards, and games for children? Get ourselves away from computer, nooks, I pods, s. What happened to face to face? Q: How many have you brought in to the order? A: I have put some people in the order but have no way of knowing how many. Thank you for asking me to express my concerns. Let s all try to turn it around. Why do we do it? For the Children!" Contact Jerry Minor, Membership, to share your Legacy. I wish you all well. Nobles, Membership is looking for enthusiastic individuals who are willing to take on the following critical positions to make up the core of our Membership Team: 1. Vice Chairman Recruitment 2. Vice Chairman Retention/Mentoring 3. Vice Chairman Restoration. 4. Membership Liaison between Shrine and Blue lodges.( active Members for their Blue Lodge and the Shrine) 5. Members to be part of Degree work. Please contact Jerry Minor, Jminoraqcs@gmail.com; Cell: ; Temple: T e b a l a S t e p p i n g U p F o r T h e C h i l d r e n!

9 February 2013 Tebala Gram 9 Assistant Rabban Larry Keyser Reports On Saturday, January 5, 2013, at the Olson Funeral Home on North Main Street, W. B. Larry Keyser, W.B. Glen Bressler and R.W.B. E. Charles Sarver conducted Masonic Funeral Services for E. William Weldon. Brother Weldon was called to the Grand Lodge on High on Monday, December 24, Brother Weldon was a member of Star in the East Masonic Lodge # 166, Freeport Scottish Rite and Tebala Shrine. Brother Weldon will live eternally in every heart he knew. On Saturday, January 5, 2013, Tebala Directors Staff held their Christmas Party at the SM & SF Club on Sandy Hollow in Rockford. In attendance were Potentate Dave Babcock and members of his Divan, Loy Rice, Larry Keyser and Tom Watson. Also in attendance were Chaplain Les McClelland, Captain of the Guard Pete Holm, P.P. Leon Larsen and P.P. Tom Brawner. It was an enjoyable evening of good food, drinks and fellowship. Thank you to P.P. Tom Brawner who was host and coordinator for the evening. Submitted by: L. R. Keyser 2013 Open Installation Photos The clown in the photo below left was a Shrine Clown in 1971 as well as Ronald McDonald. Can you name the Shriner and name his Shriner Clown name? The Oath of a Shriner Clown... A Shriner Clown pledges from his heart and soul To walk upon the Level of his own time In sharing his happiness with each child he holds For in the needs of children he is not blind Shriner Clowns are of many different styles and faces Although deep in their hearts they are all the same Caring for children of all religions and races Not for any rewards or personal...gain Their pledge is made on a journey of golden sand That they will shoulder the burdens of each child they greet. With a grin and a smile and outstretched hand And laughter and happiness now overcoming from each child they meet To all Shriners a Burned or Crippled child needs to return to play That their healing begins from the comfort of a Shriner Clown s smile This is the Oath from all Masons and Shriners yesterday and to this day From the journey they traveled along the Eastern Nile. This is why I do what I do. Jerry Minor Service is the measure of greatness; it always has been true; it is true today, and it always will be true, that he is greatest who does the most of good. Nearly all of our controversies and combats grow out of the fact that we are trying to get something from each other there will be peace when our aim is to do something for each other. The human measure of a human life is its income; the divine measure of a life is its outgo, its overflow its contribution to the welfare of all. ~ William Jennings Bryan P l a c e Y O U R a d v e r t i s em e n t i n t h e T e b a l a G r a m T O D A Y!

10 10 Tebala Gram February 2013 Clubs & Units Meeting Saturday, February 2 nd, :00 AM - Scrambled eggs, biscuits & sausage gravy 8:30AM SHARP! Meeting will Commence All Directors-Presidents-Officers and Units/Clubs Representatives are asked to attend this very important meeting. A review of all events coming up in 2013 will be conducted, with questions and answers from the Divan on the events to follow the individual presentations. A review of the State of Tebala with the Units and Clubs will be conducted by the officers of Tebala. Information to bring back to your members will be handed out. This meeting is too important for any Club or Unit to miss. If the Officers aren t available, please appoint a representative from your Club or Unit to attend. Super Bowl Party Tebala Shrine Center Potluck bring what you would like to share! 4:00 pm Cash bar Sunday, February 3 rd, 2013 Saturday, February 9, 2013 The place to be: Tebala Shrine Center Mixed Martial Arts at Tebala for Fight Night All Shriners are asked to help with this event. For more information contact Tebala Office The Shrine Hospital is always looking for patients. Doctors are being notified to see if there are children who can utilize our facilities. Scour your neighborhoods regarding possibilities for hospital admittance. We can always use community organizations to talk to. Contact me or Bill Robertson regarding this idea. The Shrine is still the best kept secret and we all need to boost our hospitals. Nobles might think about touring your hospital as they are always quite happy to see people perusing the facilities. Shrine football game meeting is January 19 and will be held again this summer in Bloomington. For further information call me or Denise at the Shrine office. Bill Condon, Donor Representative T e b a l a S t e p p i n g U p F o r T h e C h i l d r e n!

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12 12 Tebala Gram February 2013 OASIS 7910 Newburg Road Race at 1:00 PM Sub Sandwiches, Chips $ Cash Bar Bring your family or come Stag for Fellowship Get Your Race On! RSVP to Denise at by February 18. MASONIC MIXER STAG Open House Night at Tebala Shrine Center TOURS AND INTRODUCTION TO THE WORLD S GREATEST PHILANTHROPY MEET OUR POTENTATE, UNITS AND CLUBS! Fresh oyster stew and chili dinner, Hors d oeuvres, social, fun, and fellowship! Contact your Lodges and bring your Brothers! February 28, 2013 Happy Hour at 6:00 PM, Dinner at 7:00 PM $12.00 per person Dress casual RSVP by February 14, Contact Denise at T e b a l a S t e p p i n g U p F o r T h e C h i l d r e n!

13 February 2013 Tebala Gram th Annual Tebala Mini-Bike Chili Cook-Off & Winter Golf SUNDAY, MARCH 3, 2013, 2PM-4PM Tebala Mini-Bike Headquarters 7010 Tryon Grove Rd. Richmond, IL Compete For BEST Chili Prize. Bring A Pot of Chili. Each paid guest gets to vote for their favorite. GOLF CHALLENGE: Mini-Bikes vs. Divan vs. Blue Haze Choppers & anybody who wants to come out and have FUN! Can t play golf? Don t worry, it s just a fun course set up on the property by Golf Master Dan Gumballs going around the clubhouse. Mini-Bikes supply the balls and clubs or bring your own. ANY WEATHER we play golf! COST Only $10 Per Person cash bar available INFO: Call Dan Gomoll Saint Patrick s Day Dinner March 8, 2013 Social 5:30 - Dinner 6:30 Corn beef, Cabbage, Carrots, Red Potatoes, and Bread. Buffet! $12.00 Fellowship and Fun Entertainment to Follow P l a c e Y O U R a d v e r t i s em e n t i n t h e T e b a l a G r a m T O D A Y!

14 14 Tebala Gram February 2013 Passion for Fashion Show and Luncheon featuring styles from the Dress Barn Sponsored by Alabet Temple #31 March 9, 2013 $20.00 Social hour at 11:30 a.m. Lunch at noon. Hoffman House, Rockford, Illinois Please send your checks payable to Alabet Temple to: P.Q. Alice Alfredson, 1750 Meadows Circle, Rockford, IL Questions? Call Alice at , or Jane at Reservation deadline is February 28, 2013 New opportunity for personal growth at Tebala (EOE): TebalaGram is accepting applications for head of our newest section of the newsletter, the Readers Satisfaction Department. Interested parties should request application forms in person only at the Tebala Shrine Office. Please ask for the Recorder for further instructions, and he will be pleased to inform you. Submit your completed application form to the attention of the Divan who will assist the Potentate in the final selection process. Incomplete application forms will NOT be considered. The successful applicant will take charge of ordering the circular file where all previous complaints have been filed that have come in regarding production of the newsletter. Salary determination will be made commensurate with performance and will fall into line with current staff compensation. WANTED Photographers to provide digital photos of Tebala events for use in the TebalaGram and as an archive record of our various happenings. You will need to have a basic knowledge of photography and your own digital camera. Please Contact the Tebala or WE NEED YOUR HELP! T e b a l a S t e p p i n g U p F o r T h e C h i l d r e n!

15 February 2013 Tebala Gram 15 Special Event Project Help Needed I would like to request volunteers from our Nobles who might be able to assist in an ICHIP program that I will be putting on for the Pecatonica Grade School Fun Fair. The Event is March 9 th, 2013, before parade time. I will need at least 12 helpers to help run the event. Volunteers will need to fill out volunteer papers to be sent to Grand Lodge. I would like to have some of our Units representing Tebala help children who would be interested to have their pictures taken with a Big Wheel / Tin Lizzy, a mini-jet, a mini-chopper or a mini-indy Car. Tebala Klowns would be a big hit. Any and all help would be appreciated. Thanks, Jerry Minor Mini-Clinic Tebala Shrine Center Saturday, March 23, 2013 Call Tebala Office for details Tebala Easter Egg Hunt & Lunch March 23, 2013 Details to come. We are looking for new members that will be available to contribute and participate in parades and other Clowning events. We will teach you everything you need to know to become a clown. Eric "LugNut" Bergstrom Phone lugnuttheclown@yahoo.com We are looking for new members who will be available to contribute and participate in parades and other Mini Indy/NASCAR events. We will teach you everything you need to know to become a Driver. Derek Winfeild Phone Dbwwinfield101@gmail.com P l a c e Y O U R a d v e r t i s em e n t i n t h e T e b a l a G r a m T O D A Y!

16 Tebala Shrine Center 7910 Newburg Road Rockford, IL (815) Non-Profit Org. U.S. POSTAGE PAID Permit No. 64 Rockford, IL Attention, Nobles! Join the fun and get involved. Make a call today! 2013 TEBALA OFFICERS Potentate: John Milliren john@tebala.org or jcmilliren@aol.com Home: Cell: Chief Rabban: Loy Rice loy.rice@comcast.net Home: Cell: Assistant Rabban: Larry Keyser jeanmkey@msn.com Home: High Priest & Prophet: Tom Watson tewatson@comcast.net Home: Cell: Oriental Guide: Les McMclelland lesmcclelland@comcast.net Home: Cell: Treasurer: Tom Runge, P.P. tlrunge@aol.com Home: Cell: Recorder: Mark Torrance torrancemark@yahoo.com Cell: Tebala Shrine Office: 7910 Newburg Road Rockford, IL Office Hours: 8 AM 4 PM M-F Fax Blackhawk Farms Weekend Dave Babcock Cell: June 16-17, 2012 Circus Loy Rice Cell: June 1-3, 2012 Corn Boil Director s Staff Divan Aides Greg Stanbury August 15, 2012 Tebala Family Picnic DeKalb County S.C. Divan All Aides August 26, 2012 Karnival of Karnage Mark Torrance Matt Thomann Rick Jenks October 5-6, 12-14, 19-21, & 26-28, 2012 Vidalia Onions Paul Thorne Bill Fisher, P.P Arabic Patrol Charles E. Beard Chanters Ronald Pauly Director s Staff Tom Runge, P.P Guards Peter J. Holm Honda Patrol Charles E. Beard Horse Patrol Bill Heflin Klowns Dan Hartman Meeting first Tuesday at Temple,7:30p.m. Upcoming events Parade Season Marshal Aides Larry Whitsel Mini-Bikes Arthur Swanson Meeting first Thursday of the month at Zamador Club, Richmond, IL, 7:00 p.m. Motor Patrol Mike Hoeth Parade Staff Ron Lanquist Ritualistic Divan Donald Kimes, P.P Air Squadron Hollie Guist Meeting fourth Wednesday of each month; call for location. Batavia Shrine Club Bob Armstrong Big Wheels Bill Owens Cell: bigwheelbill@sbcglobal.net Blue Haze Choppers Joe Blanchard DeKalb County Shrine Club Chuck Slater Dixon Shrine Club John Red Dressers Walter Lockhart Meeting fourth Tuesday at Temple at 7:30p.m. Freeport Shrine Club Dennis Meyers Freeport T-Ten Parade Club Dean White Office: Jo-Carroll Shrine Club Walt Steffes Cell: Meeting second Wednesday of the month; call for location. Legion of Honor Glenn Klebsdel Loves Park Shrine Club Leon Larsen Cell: Meeting second Thursday, April November McHenry County Shrine Club Roland Wood Mendota Shrine Club Vade Wadmeyer Ogle County Shrine Club Hollie Guist Past Masters Jim Allen Membership Chairman Jerry D. Minor jminoraqcs@gmail.com