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1 Oasis of Rockford Tebala Desert of Illinois Gram THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF TEBALA TEMPLE A.A.O.N.M.S. Dave Babcock, Potentate Vol. 12, No. 7, July 2012 THE 2012 CIRCUS TebalaGram deadline for submissions 7/14 Shrine High School Football Game 7/14 Tebala s Family Trip to the Zoo 7/15 Tebala Shrine Temple Monthly Meeting 7/18 DeMolay Degree 7/27 Schedule of Upcoming Events: The 2012 circus is over and the attendance was up over last year. There were a number of new acts that everyone seemed to enjoy a lot. I would like at this time to thank everyone who came out this year and in the past five years to assist me as the Circus Chairman, and to support the TEBALA SHRINE CIRCUS to make it the success that it has been. There are a number of changes in the works for the upcoming years, and I am sure that you will join me in the support of our Circus. Those that submit payment for their Circus voucher will receive a 2012 Circus Pin that they can wear with pride. The start of the distribution of these pins will begin at this month s Temple meeting. For those that do not make the meeting, arrangements will be made to get your pin to you. Your dedication and support is what makes us great. Again Thank You, Loy Rice, 2012 Circus Chairman More Circus photos on page 8. Racing for the Kids 7/28 Potentate s Pirate Party 8/4 Annual Stag Corn Boil 8/15 Tebala Golf Play Day 8/18 Tebala s Family Picnic 8/26

2 2 Tebala Gram July 2012 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 without alteration to style, grammar, or spelling in an attempt to preserve 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. Greetings Nobles! I am packing to go to Charlotte as I write this! I am so excited to have the opportunity to represent all of you in Charlotte at the Imperial Session. As usual there are a lot of important issues that need to be decided. But before I go, there are a lot of people that have worked very hard on behalf of Tebala that I would like to recognize. First and foremost, I would like to congratulate Loy Rice, our Circus Chairman, on another successful Circus. Loy has been our Circus Chairman for 6 years now! I would like to thank all of the Nobles that came out and represented Tebala at Blackhawk Farms. Special Thanks go out to Tom Watson & Nancy Shickles and John & Bonnie Milliren, for being there all day on both Saturday and Sunday. We couldn t do it without these guys! I also want to thank the Air Squadron & the Blue Haze Choppers for stopping by at both the Hill Climb and at Blackhawk Farms on their way to or from parades. People really love having the opportunity to see you up close and maybe get that special photo. Every event is important to our fund raising efforts!! Thanks Again. As you are all aware, it was necessary for us to conduct a special election, and I am proud to announce that Tom Watson will be assuming the responsibilities of Oriental Guide for the remainder for the year. I would like to extend my most sincere appreciation to Roger Anderson, PP, Don Kimes, PP, & Tom Brawner, PP, for their invaluable assistance in overseeing this entire process. Two new members have been added to the Finance Committee at Tebala. First, I would like to congratulate Dr. Gene Gambrel on his election to the Finance Committee, as well Bill Robertson, PP, whom I appointed to the committee. Looking forward, on July 27 th we will be hosting a DeMolay Degree at Tebala. And on the 28 th we will be at the Rockford Speedway for our Racing for Kids Event. Let s not forget that August 4 th we will be having the Pote s Pirate Party at Tebala. Please see the ad in this Tebalagram for all of the pertinent information regarding this event. Additionally, the Family Trip to the Henry Vilas Zoo will be on July 15 th, please call Denise to register if you have not already done so. Lastly, let s all try to get to the Illinois Shrine High School East West All Star Football game on July 14 th in Bloomington, IL, at Illinois Wesleyan University. Please remember that there are potential new Shriners everywhere. Let s bring in a great class of new Nobles at out Fall Ceremonial. Thanks Again to everyone that has volunteered to make all of our events successful! Yours in Faith, Dave Babcock Potentate T e b a l a w o r k i n g m o v i n g H e a v e n a n d E a r t h f o r t h e K i d s!

3 July 2012 Tebala Gram 3 TEBALA SHRINE TEMPLE MEETING MINUTES, June 20, 2012 DAVE BABCOCK, POTENTATE JOHN MILLIREN, CHIEF RABBAN LOY RICE, ASSISTANT RABBAN LARRY KEYSER, HIGH PRIEST & PROPHET VERNON PEARSON TREASURER MARK TORRANCE, RECORDER Those present per register. THE MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:30 P.M. BY: DAVE BABCOCK, POTENTATE MINUTES: Motion made by Gene Gambrel, 2 nd by Martin McDaniel to dispense with the reading of the minutes, motion passed. Finance committee approved payment of the bills. TREASURER S REPORT: Motion made by Gene Gambrel to accept the Treasurers report, 2 nd by Bill Robertson, motion passed. PRESENTATION OF BILLS: Motion made by Pete Holm to approve paying the bills, 2 nd by Bear Barker, motion passed. DEATHS, DEMITS, RESTORATIONS: Starting membership 1187, restored 2; expired 8; associates 13; loss of 3; total membership REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: CIRCUS Loy Rice stated that the final number/s will not be available until about 1 ½ months. Income so far is 110K, expenses so far 95K. Income & expenses are still coming in. HOSPITAL Ron Obara, P.P. gave a brief report. Fund 50% of the hospital with donations, wills, gifts, and insurance. The other 50% from the endowment. TEBALAGRAM Pete Holm thanked everyone for sending in news and photos. Please continue to send info from your Clubs and Units. SHRINE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL GAME Bill Condon invited everyone to come. Larry Keyser is the parade chairman. Parade starts at 3:30 lineup at 2:30. If you want to be added, e- mail Larry & he will add you to the list. RECYCLING Dave Babcock reported that there will be over $ by next week. Thanked Tom Brawner, P.P. for his onion profit donation as well as all of the Nobles for participating in it. ROCKFORD SPEEDWAY Hollie Guist, urged all to be there on July 28 th. There will be BBQ there as well. BLACKHAWK FARMS - Dave Babcock thanked those Nobles who showed up. It was an impressive presence. Besides having fun, $3000 is going to the Transportation Fund. SHRINERS SCRAMBLE Please show up and have a great time. Friday June 22 nd. TEBALA GOLF OUTING Limited to the first 140 golfers, cost is $65.00, hurry get your tickets, they are going FAST!! LOVES PARK S.C. Leon Larsen, P.P. announced that they will purchase a round bistro table. OLD BUSINESS: Rooftop HVAC, 3 bids for the rooftop units. Parking lots 2 bids for the lots & waiting for 1 more. All were thanked for the generosity of those who purchased the bistro tables. NEW BUSINESS: July 27 th is the DeMolay Degree. Please show up. Entrance fee is $10. Food & beverage is provided. DeMolay will present the degree work. Air Squadron had an airplane in the entrance. Did 23 parades. Mini-Bikes pork chop dinner is Sept. 28 th, the raffle will be held August 11 th. Special election was held for the position of Oriental Guide. Martin McDaniel, P.P. nominated Tom Watson, 2 nd by Brian Larkin. Motion made to move to close & elect by acclamation. Bill Robertson, P.P. has accepted the position on the Finance Committee. Bill nominated Gene Gambrel to the Finance Committee, motion 2 nd by Bear Barker. Bill made a motion to close nomination & elect by acclamation, motion carried. Hospital Board of Governors has upcoming (year end) open seat. R. Duncan Brown, P.P. & Hollie Guist will be the Associate Members of the Board. Bid by Hoover Horticulture for $1300 for trimming all trees, shrubs, etc., was received. MEETING ADJOURNED: MARK TORRANCE RECORDER 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 July 2012 NOBILITY BIRTHDAYS IN JULY 1 st Loy Rice, III Thomas L. Sholl William E. Spencer 2 nd Lynn Anderson Lynn H. Anderson Aubrey Brewer Craig R. Sand, PP 3 rd Micheal Hollembeak James Kaelin, Jr. Boyd Loptien 4 th Gary Engelsen 5 th Roger Anderson, PP Robert Klazura Matthew Mitchell Adolfo Ortiz Roger Palmer Donald Schriner 6 th David Galica Ronald Lanquist 7 th Charles C. Beard Murray Johnson 8 th Leonard Davis Victor Duran Jerry Henderson Glenn Klebsdel 9 th Ferald Bryan Hugh DeGroff James Gardella Allan Geddes Dennis Harms Ted Swanson 10 th Harold Adams William Heflin Bert R. Johnson 11 th James R. Allen Ralph Chaney Gerald Reidl Edward Reuter 12 th Gary Handel Dean Raymond Arthur Stites 13 th Richard E. Berg Douglas Burrows John Saarinen 14 th Ronald Cronau Dan Loescher 15 th Robert W. Kruse 16 th Marc Bright Larry Eaglin Joseph Ebens Conrad Lantz Richard McCray Bradley Palmer 17 th Lester Bacon Herbert Knight Eric Morrow Mark Shaulis 18 th John Harder Jerome Owens, II 19 th Brian Buza Darren Phipps Ronald Ruethain Timothy Tice 20 th Thomas Etier Gary Peterson William Seper 21 st Jeffrey Anderson Thomas Ford Wayne Motley Robert O Connor Frederick Powell 22 nd Mark Indyke Ned Junor Walter Lockhart Lloyd Lomax 23 rd Donavon Goodwick Bruce Schneiderman 24 th Gary Graeff Oral Henderson Wilbur Munch 25 th David Allen James Carey Carwin Rayphole Jordan Smith Paul VanVickle 26 th Ronald Akerlow Robert C. Bell Dale Gardner James Tolle 27 th James Bittle Owen Nye Michael Patterson 28 th David Cooper Russell Edwards Terry Firch Paul Rees Leroy Sholl Dale Vogel Gayle Zajicek 29 th John E. Crull Larry Lagerhausen 30 th William Akins Bradley Blake Leonard Brezinski Duane Herrling Dan Mongan Ronald Rovner 31 st John Brinkman Carlton Bye William Doane Richard Jenks, Jr. John Marquardt William Moses T e b a l a w o r k i n g m o v i n g H e a v e n a n d E a r t h f o r t h e K i d s!

5 July 2012 Tebala Gram 5 Chaplain s Call Greetings from your Chaplain: As I write this article for the Tebalagram I am mindful that we are approaching the month of July. It is the month that as a nation our focus becomes directed toward celebrating that moment in history where individuals who had reached a point of intolerance decided to establish a new commitment to have a better life. This gave birth to the idea of a new nation. Out of that came a melding of ideas that generated a Constitution from which a new Nation was established and a will by the people to support the birthing of a new Country that today we know as the United States of America. This was not easy! A new way of doing things was required. A new government had to be established. A new set of laws, rules and regulations to live by had to be implemented. Not everyone believed in the possibility. Many wanted to stay behind in the old life style and pushed against the change. Fortunate for us there were enough of those who not only believed in this idea but were willing to sacrifice all that they had for the endeavor to establish a New Nation. Today, in the year of 2012 we are, in my humble opinion, facing a similar position with our Fraternity. Our membership is growing more mature and going quietly into the night resulting in a decrease in our numbers and the funds necessary to underwrite the functioning of our Fraternity as well as our ability to provide the resources necessary for our Hospitals. It is here that the impact of our inability to help those children yet to be discovered and recommended for admission to our hospitals that the ideal of what we stand for will be forever forgotten. This would be a tragedy! In order to change the direction in which we as a Fraternity are moving it might be wise for us to begin looking at new ways of doing things. One of the interesting and most challenging responses I receive when I talk with individuals about joining our Fraternity is I don t have enough time. The response is accurate! In today s world more is demanded from all of us just to stay ahead of the cost of living as well as have enough time to devote to our families. The sooner we accept that fact the quicker we will realize the necessity to address the issue and provide a new and better way through which recruitment can take place. The old must pass away and a new way must be allowed to rise to the surface of our minds and implemented. In the scriptures we are told that new wine cannot be poured into old wine skins. That to attempt this will cause the new wine to spoil and spill to the ground because the old wine skin cannot accommodate the new wine. In order to do justice to our fraternity I would like to suggest that we all begin to seek new ways to introduce good and honorable men to our Fraternity. There is a need to establish a new wine skin. A new process through which new men can become members in our beloved Shrine, the Blue Lodges, the Scottish Rite, and the York Rite. I ask of you a willingness to rise to the surface and become a more active member in our Fraternity. I ask of you a willingness to rise above the past and become the reason why men you know who would be an effective member in our fraternity become invited to join us. I ask of you a willingness to become an example of the difference you choose to see reflected in our fraternity. It is by deliberately choosing to become an example of that which is desired to be manifested in the fraternity that a way is ultimately found and a new wine skin becomes established and the new wine (new members) begin to appear. As you know this means that we must change ourselves before we can experience any other change. This is not easy! It was not easy to achieve Independence as a new Nation and maintain that Independence over the years so too will this be true for each of us. When faced with adversity it is imperative to always address it with the broader objective in mind. Sometimes I have had to ask myself if it is more important for me to be right and sacrifice the very objective I desire to achieve than it is to work for the greater vision? I submit to you that the mission and purpose of our fraternity is much more important than anything else. To accomplish this growth is essential! May you be blessed during the month of July and may the experience of celebrating Independence Day be a reminder of what a group of people can achieve when they commit themselves to a call that is worthy of their own sacrifice. I believe that our Fraternity is worth our sacrifice. May God s blessings be with you! Your Humble Servant, Rev. Les McClelland Chaplain Tebala Shrine Lesmcclelland@comcast.net Phone 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!

6 6 Tebala Gram July 2012 Pote s Trip: Riding on the City of New Orleans Thanks to everyone that traveled with Laura and me to New Orleans. I think we would agree that our hotel was beautiful, the location perfect, the weather great and the fellowship was terrific! We had a private tour of the Mercedes Benz Dome (formerly known as the Louisiana Super Dome), saw the Saints game day facilities and learned a lot about the effects of Hurricane Katrina on the Dome and the residents of New Orleans that took refuge there. Bourbon Street and the French Quarter, the Steamboat Natchez and Cemetery No. 1 all make New Orleans a one of a kind city. It may not have been the most restful night s sleep anyone ever had, but traveling by train was a great experience, as well. Thanks again for the memories that will last a lifetime! T e b a l a w o r k i n g m o v i n g H e a v e n a n d E a r t h f o r t h e K i d s!

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8 8 Tebala Gram July 2012 THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES! Kudos to Potentate Dave and Lady Laura! They arranged a fantastic rail journey to New Orleans that left their travelers with wonderful memories of the glorious venture. The trip began with each rider receiving a gift of delicious cookies, baked by Lady Laura the night before. How very kind and thoughtful! She planned the journey so well that every little item needed by the travelers was prepared and ready...she is really an expert! Potentate Dave's arranging of the Mercedes Benz Superdome (formerly called the Louisiana Superdome) tour was outstanding. The guide was a member of the New Orleans Saints football organization, and he was more than willing to relate many interesting details of the special Superdome and the famous team. Tebala's group was alone in the massive dome, and everyone was extremely pleased and grateful to Dave for his efforts in "paving the way" for this experience. Many lines could be written about this great trip. Just visit with any one of the New Orleans travelers and they'll tell you about their "fun times in the Big Easy". They may even show you pictures and trinkets purchased there. Again, for all of us who went, thanks for the memories, Dave and Laura! Alice Alfredson, Past Queen, Daughters of the Nile 2012 CIRCUS SNAPS T e b a l a w o r k i n g m o v i n g H e a v e n a n d E a r t h f o r t h e K i d s!

9 July 2012 Tebala Gram 9 BLUE HAZE CHOPPERS JOIN IN CELEBRATION TO HONOR OUR VETS The Blue Haze Choppers joined many others on Monday, May 28 th, at the Pecatonica Memorial Day Parade. The day started with a thank you from the Pecatonica Parade Chairman and a wish for no rain. Clouds were on the horizon all day and a few sprinkles slowed the club temporarily. After a brief shower, it was crank up time!! Time to show the great people of Pecatonica what the Blue Haze Choppers and Tebala Shrine Center are all about. This parade starts the parade season for the Blue Haze Choppers and it doesn't end until October. Our parade coordinator Brian Buza has lined up a lot of great parades this season. In addition to the scheduled parades, the Blue Haze Color Guard presented the colors on Friday, June 1, at Tebala s Circus. Also, the Blue Haze Choppers had the honor to represent the Tebala Shrine Center at the Blackhawk Raceway fund raiser, Polo Hill Climb and upcoming combined Illinois Shrine Football Game. The Club and I are looking for any Shriner who wants to have fun, and their family can join them. Ladies are invited to monthly dinner/meetings. Consider it date night! Bring your family members, too. ALL ARE INVITED! For more info, speak to any officer, Todd Kovaleski, Tom Whitaker, Todd Roberts, or our Parade Coordinator, Brian Buza, and Club Advisor, Joe Lopez. Call my office and leave me your name and address. I will send you info on the club. Joe Blanchard, Blue Haze Choppers President. 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 July 2012 PECATONICA PARADE Father's Day 2012 Bottom left: Chuck Slater has future Shriner try out his mini-jet. Bottom right: Joe Klink. Art Hass, Clem Schultz, and Chuck Slater line up for the Air Squadron. Tom Whitaker, Brian Buza, Todd Roberts, Joe Blanchard, and Joe Lopez line up for the Blue Haze Choppers. T e b a l a w o r k i n g m o v i n g H e a v e n a n d E a r t h f o r t h e K i d s!

11 July 2012 Tebala Gram 11 Blackhawk Farms Raceway With the exception of about an hour we had perfect weather at Blackhawk Farms! The Track owners are extremely generous to continue year after year to donate the Gate to Tebala s Transportation Fund. As an example of why it is so important to have you out there wearing your Fez or unit regalia, Assistant Rabban, Loy Rice was standing down in the infield of the track when he was approached by a gentleman who handed him a $ bill as a donation. I m so glad that Loy was there or we wouldn t have gotten that donation! Thanks to all of the Shriners & their wives that made the trip out to Blackhawk Farms over the Father s Day weekend. Special thanks go to Tom Watson & Nancy Shickles and John & Bonnie Milliren for being there the entire time! I would also like to thank the Blue Haze Choppers & the Air Squadron for coming out and sharing their mini jets & choppers with the race fans. Submitted by Dave Babcock, Potentate. 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!

12 12 Tebala Gram July th Birthday Open House for Tebala Shriner, Charles C. Beard Mt. Morris - Charles C. Beard will celebrate his 90th birthday at an open house hosted by his children on Saturday, July 7 from 1-4 p.m. at the Mt. Morris Moose Lodge Family Center. Also at the Moose Lodge, at 7 p.m., "Switch Track" will be playing 50's, 60's, 70's, and country music. Charles was born in Fairbank, Iowa on Friday, July 7, 1922, his father's birthday. His parents, Ira E. and Cassie Cloyd Beard, raised him on farms they rented or owned. Charles had an older sister, Margaret Beard Wilkinson (d. 2002). Charles attended Maple Grove School (at the same country schoolhouse his father attended) 3 miles west of Mt. Morris. As a youth, he was renowned for pranks, demonstrating a joie de vivre that has carried him throughout his life. He graduated from Mt. Morris High School in On August 23, 1947, Charles married Marjorie Horst (d. 2007). They were married 59 years with two children, Connie Mongan and Charles E. Beard, who reside in Mt. Morris. He has four grandchildren, one step grandson, six great grandchildren, and two step grandchildren. Charles has farmed in Mt. Morris Township since the 1940's. Though he claims he is retired, he actively participates in the farming operation, continuing to run the combine during fall harvests. Charles has dedicated his life to service: service to his family, his friends, his neighbors, and the community. He is a 50+ year member of multiple service organizations: Mystic Tie Masonic Lodge, Tebala Shrine Temple, the Valley of Freeport Scottish Rite Bodies, the Mt. Morris Lions Club, and the Mt. Morris Moose Lodge. He has been a confirmed member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Mt. Morris for 76 years. Charles joined Tebala Shrine in He has served on various Temple committees and attended many Temple events. For many, many years he has faithfully worked during performances of the Tebala Shrine Circus. He has taken great pride helping children and their families by shuttling many children with their parents to the Shriner's Children's Hospital. He was a member of the Tebala Foot Patrol, representing Tebala Shrine in parades, one as far away as California. Great news from the Arabic Patrol Long time member Charles C Beard will turn 90 years young July 7th! The family would like to invite you and your family to his party and help them celebrate this great day. (No Gifts, just come and enjoy the evening) Sat. July 7th, 7 to 10 pm. At the Mount Morris Moose Family Center, on Moose Drive. Talk, Dance, or just enjoy the band "Switchtrack" 50's 60's and Country Band The Shrine has always been a big part of Dads life and to be 90 years old, with good health, is a blessing. Let s Celebrate! Charles E Beard T e b a l a w o r k i n g m o v i n g H e a v e n a n d E a r t h f o r t h e K i d s!

13 July 2012 Tebala Gram 13 LOVES PARK SHRINE CLUB NEWS (and random thoughts) Depending on what day you read this column, 2012 is pretty much half-done. Where does all this time fly to??? Our Parade status, as of this writing is Two parades One cancelled due to rain One completed in great shape. We re batting.500! Thanks to all who helped host the June Temple meeting. Finally, thanks to all the Nobles that helped at the Circus. I didn t think Noble Roger Allen could count that high. If you didn t show up for any of the above, you missed a whole bunch of fun and COMARADERIE. Our next regular meeting will be July 12. (Second Thursday of the month) We ll gather at our new Barn/Garage, TRI-State Aluminum, and 6300 Forest Hills Rd. Bring a fellow Noble We haven t run out of chairs yet. BE THERE! Something for Everyone TIME: Brain Teaser Time: Jeanne bought a clock and some wrapping paper for a total of $55. The clock costs $54 more than the wrapping paper. How much did the wrapping paper cost? Keep reading for the answer. Miscellaneous: July 4...you know what it s about. July 13 is Balance a Peanut on your Nose Day. July 15 is Be a Dork Day. July 23 is Gorgeous Grandma Day. July 27 is Walk on Stilts Day. Ponderings: As we celebrate July 4, let s ponder the following: I believe America s best days are ahead of us because I believe that the future belongs to freedom, not to fear. John Adams There are many ways of going forward, but only one way of standing still. Franklin Roosevelt Happiness is when what you think, what you say and what you do are in harmony. Mahatma Gandhi America is too great for small dreams. Ronald Reagan I m not going to quit. Why should I quit? This country is worth fighting for. Herbert Hoover An American is a person who does things because they haven t been done before. Mark Twain Freedom is one of the deepest and noblest aspirations of the human spirit. Ronald Reagan There is nothing wrong with America that faith, love of freedom, intelligence and energy of her citizens cannot cure. Dwight D. Eisenhower Who Said That? An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest. Benjamin Franklin Good tactics can save even the worst strategy. Bad tactics will destroy even the best strategy. General George S. Patton The U.S. Constitution doesn t guarantee happiness, only the pursuit of it. You have to catch up with it yourself. Benjamin Franklin Life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it. Lou Holtz There are two kinds of egotists: Those who admit it, and the rest of us. Laurence J. Peter The whole idea of re-releasing old movies does bother me a little bit. If they re going to re-release on old movie, I should be able to get in with my old ticket. Craig Ferguson Best Buy announced they will close 50 stores in the United States while opening 50 new stores in China at the same time. Remember the old when we just sent the jobs overseas? Now we re sending the whole store. Jay Leno Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem. Woody Allen Liberty means responsibility. That is why most men dread it. George Bernard Shaw If Mark Twain had had Twitter, he would have been amazing at it. But he probably wouldn t have gotten around to writing Huckleberry Finn. Andy Borowitz Brain Teaser Answer: The wrapping paper costs $.50 and the clock costs $ Recent T-Shirt Sightings: Can t Talk I m In a Time Out To HELL with LOVE I d rather fall in CHOCOLATE! Catch a falling star and you re toast! EXPERIENCE is an excellent teacher. TO SAVE TIME, let s assume I know everything. It s a dog eat dog world, and I m still the pooper scooper. KEEP CALM and CARRY DUCT TAPE I M NOT SHORT. I M FUN SIZE! Life is like a Doughnut. You re either in the dough or in the hole. I m so clever that sometimes I don t understand a single word of what I am saying. LIBRARIES: SHHHH Happens Life s To Do s: 1. Wear expensive shoes, belts and ties, but buy them on sale. 2. Don t ever watch hot dogs or sausage being made. 3. Read, sing and listen to your children. 4. Take care of your reputation. It s your most valuable asset. 5. Every person that you meet knows something you don t, learn from them. 6. Never put a candy dish next to the phone. 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 July When visiting a small town at lunch time, choose the café on the square. 8. Never eat a sugared or powdered doughnut when wearing a dark suit. 9. Let your handshake be as binding as a signed contract. 10. Buy a red umbrella. It s easier to find among all the black ones, and it adds a little color to rainy days. Kids & Grandkids Time: Q What wears a coat in the winter and pants in the summer? A. A dog. Knock, Knock. Who s there? Luke. Luke who? Luke out the window and see. Laugh a Little Time: Why men aren t allowed to take phone messages: Note on the pad next to the phone: Someone from Gyna Colleges called. They said the Pabst Beer is normal. I didn t even know you liked beer. When making rounds a doctor points out an X-ray to a group of medical students. As you can see, she says, the patient limps because his left fibula and tibia are radically arched. Michael, what would you do in a case like this? Well, ponders the student, I suppose I d limp too. THE WASHINGTON D.C.MUGGER Late one night in the Washington, D.C. area a mugger wearing a ski mask jumped into the path of a well -dressed man and stuck a gun in his ribs. Give me your money, he demanded. Indignant, the affluent man replied, You can t do this I m a US Congressman! In that case, replied the robber, give me MY money! It s almost time to duck out, but 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) (mobile); Secretary Gene Snyder at (home) (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 The 38 th Annual Illinois High School All Star Football game will be played on Saturday evening, July 14, at Bloomington. Tickets will be in the mail, and I hope that Nobles will be enthusiastic in their response. We are doing the Dog and Pony shows at various service organizations. Rotary was presented last week and Kiwanis will be this week. The Shriners Hospital for Children at Chicago has recently appointed two women who are soliciting pediatricians for patients. Both have had considerable service at Chicago. Don t forget the kids when you are gifting or providing in your will. Regards, Bill Condon, Donor Representative Hospital Open House Everyone that attended the Open House at the Chicago Children s Hospital really had a great time. The tour of their beautiful facilities really makes you proud to be a Shriner! Having an opportunity to meet doctors & nurses one on one and hear them talk about research and the great strides they have made in recent years was extremely rewarding. And of course the Worlds Shortest Parade was a big hit. Thanks to all who went. If you have never been in to see the hospital, you should begin planning today, to go next year! T e b a l a w o r k i n g m o v i n g H e a v e n a n d E a r t h f o r t h e K i d s!

15 July 2012 Tebala Gram 15 TEBALA FAMILY TRIP TO THE Henry Vilas in Madison, WI Sunday, July 15 th, 2012 Bus leaves at 9:00 AM from Tebala. Everyone is welcome! $15.00* Ages 13 & Up $10.00* Ages 6-12 Free* 5 & Under *Covers the cost of your deluxe motor coach transportation Admission to the Zoo is free but donations are gladly accepted. Bring a Picnic Lunch or enjoy lunch at the concession stands. Minimum of 40 paying passengers Maximum 56 passengers Please sign up child s name & age, adult s name & phone number with Denise by July 1st. Seats will be filled on a first come first served basis so sign up early! 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 16 Tebala Gram July 2012 MONTHLY TEMPLE MEETING Wednesday July 18th, :30 PM At Tebala Shrine Center Attitude Adjustment 5:30 PM Dinner 6:30 PM Illustrious Sir Dave Babcock Invites all Nobles to attend. Buffet Dinner prepared by S, H, B, G & Co. Reservations are requested by Monday, July 16th, 2012 Call the Tebala Office at Hosted by: Blue Haze Choppers Aide In Charge: Anthony Kerby Hello from Noble Louie Cowan. This is a picture taken at the Temple at the Wednesday night business meeting. With my plea for a donation to the M.D.A. "make a muscle' walk, the Nobles filled my Fez with $140 which the MDA officers really appreciated. The walk collected over $ dollars and this will go toward the research to cure neurological muscle diseases...with a sincere thank you from me. I can be reached at my cell Louie Cowan (Noble since 1972) Don Kimes swears in Tom Watson to serve as Oriental Guide for Tebala after Special Election T e b a l a w o r k i n g m o v i n g H e a v e n a n d E a r t h f o r t h e K i d s!

17 July 2012 Tebala Gram 17 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!

18 18 Tebala Gram July 2012 RACING FOR THE KIDS Last year Martin McDaniel climbs into Jack s car for a spin around the track. Saturday, July 28th will be Kid s Night at the Rockford Speedway. This year s event will feature Gilley s Cool 5 Series Round III with 4 NASCAR divisions, the Smokey Burnout contest and a silent auction to ride in a Late Model stock car. Gates open at 5 pm, and the first race will be held at 7:07 pm. There will be a barbeque prior to racing for Tebala ticket holders. Kids ages 11 and under get in free. For more information, or to become a sponsor for this event, please contact Hollie Guist at or Jack Atchison at Sponsorships are $100 and sponsors will receive 5 adult tickets, 10 children tickets and a sponsor jacket and will be entered into a drawing to drive Jack s #19 race car later in the season. Adult tickets are available at the Temple and children tickets are available upon request. Call for more information. Get your tickets and join in the night of fun on the 28 th of July at the Rockford Speedway! Here (is) an actual Child from our Hospital. This is my nephew. He is a quad and was treated by our Chicago Hospital. His name is Clifford Bennett, Jr. He is why I actually got involved with Tebala. He is in the #1 Jet that I usually parade in...from Last Years Racing for the Kids event at the Rockford Speedway. Submitted by Gary Stretch Ackerman T e b a l a w o r k i n g m o v i n g H e a v e n a n d E a r t h f o r t h e K i d s!

19 July 2012 Tebala Gram 19 Gather round, Mateys, gather round! Avast! Thar be a Party Capt n Dave Babcock sez ye shall attend or walk the plank! August 4 th, 2012 Grog, Rum & Ales be served beginnin at 5PM with Grub served at 7PM. Dancin to the music of The Bel-Cats at 8PM. Yer Buckos be welcome to attend. Games, Prizes & Drawings! The cost be $20.00 cash, doubloons or gold. Be wearin yer best pirate costume er ye scurvy beach wear. RSVP to the Wench Denise at by 8/2/12 Land Lubber Translation Potentate s Pirate Party 8/4/12 5pm Cocktails 7pm Dinner $20.00 per person 8pm Dancing to The Bel-Cats Friends Welcome Wear your Pirate Costume or Beach Wear RSVP to Denise by 8/2/12 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!

20 20 Tebala Gram July 2012 NO Wednesday August 15, 2012 At Tebala Shrine Center Attitude Adjustment 5:00 P.M. Corn with all the Fixin s 6:00 P.M. Ill. Sir Dave Babcock invites all Nobles to attend. Corn & Fixin s prepared by the S, H, B, G & Co. Reservations are requested by Monday, August 13, 2012 RSVP to Denise at Hosted by: Director s Staff In Charge: all Aide s THIS IS A STAG EVENT T e b a l a w o r k i n g m o v i n g H e a v e n a n d E a r t h f o r t h e K i d s!

21 July 2012 Tebala Gram 21 TEBALA GOLF PLAY DAY AUGUST 18, 2012 WESTLAKE VILLAGE GOLF COURSE ***** SHOT GUN START 9:00 a.m. GET YOUR FOURSOME TOGETHER NOW! $75.00 Includes: Golf, Cart, Lunch and beverages ****Pay in advance and save!**** Only $65.00 If paid by july18, 2012 Open to the first 144 golfers Tickets available at Tebala Martin McDaniel Tom Watson Tebala Golf Jackets Stop by the office and check out the new Tebala Golf Jackets. Sizes Medium to X Large are only $ X Large to 4XL only $30.00 Top Quality Dockers Jackets with Tebala s Logo Embroidered on upper left chest. It s not too late to get one for Dads or Grads! Guess who our mystery model is. 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!

22 22 Tebala Gram July Tebala Family Picnic Sunday August 26 th, 2012 Bring a Dish to Pass & Your own Table Service Pop & Water are provided Games for all ages begin at 11:00AM Serving Begins at 1:00 PM Food Prepared by the Famous DeKalb County Shrine Club who will be cooking chicken breasts and pork chops. DON T MISS OUT!! RSVP to Denise by 8/22/12 at Great Lakes Shrine Association 2012 Fall Ceremonial Session This year s GLSA Ceremonial Session will be held September 12 th thru the 15 th in Cincinnati, OH at the Great Wolf Conference Center. We will be staying at the Great Wolf Lodge which has its own indoor water park and is located next door to the King s Island Amusement Park. If you are interested in attending, please contact Dave Babcock at for more information. **** REMINDER **** Parade Season is Coming Up Riding to Help the Shriners Hospital TEBALA SHRINE PAST MASTERS' CLUB JULY & AUGUST - NO MEETINGS - DARK Next Meeting - September 24 th Hoffman House, 7550 E. State, Rockford, IL Reservations Required not Later Than Wednesday Prior to Meeting Date Please call: Jim Please Plan on Joining Us For Each Meeting Individual reminders will be sent out each month. It's A Great Day To Be a Shriner! Tebala Shrine Big Wheels Looking for New Riders. If you can ride a regular bike, you can ride one of these. Call Bill Owens: C H bigwheelbill@sbcglobal.net T e b a l a w o r k i n g m o v i n g H e a v e n a n d E a r t h f o r t h e K i d s!

23 July 2012 Tebala Gram 23 Stag Steak Fry For Membership Grill your own Steak! September 27, Tebala Shrine Center Cocktails at 5:00pm - Grilling at 6:00pm Newly Petitioned Nobles eat FREE! Top Line Signers will earn $20.00 in Tebala Bucks to be used toward other Tebala Activities. All Nobles are welcome to attend & encouraged to bring a friend. Everyone that attended the last steak fry really enjoyed themselves! $20.00 per person includes steak, baked beans, potatoes, vegetables & Texas toast. **RSVP to Denise by September 24th** Tebala Gala The Tebala Gala is November 3, It will be a Black Tie/Dark Suit Affair and all monies raised will benefit The Chicago Shrine Hospital. We will be having an Organizational Meeting on July 16 th at 7:00PM. If you are interested in helping out with this event please plan to attend. We need people interested in planning the theme, décor, silent auction items, and so much more. All ideas & suggestions are welcome. Lets make this an event to remember! If you are unavailable to attend the meeting but would still like to be involved please call Dave at 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!

24 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! 2012 TEBALA OFFICERS Potentate: Dave Babcock dave@tebala.org or superd764079@aol.com Home: Cell: Chief Rabban: John Milliren john@tebala.org or jcmilliren@aol.com Home: Cell: Assistant Rabban: Loy Rice loy.rice@comcast.net Home: Cell: High Priest & Prophet: Larry Keyser jeanmkey@msn.com Home: Oriental Guide: Tom Watson tewatson@comcast.net Cell: Treasurer: Vernon Pearson vpears87@yahoo,com 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 Bill Moses 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 Speaker s Bureau J. Anthony Kerby