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Club & UnitThe Chief’s CornerHappy New Year to everyone. With2012 over and 2013 upon us, we lookforward to a busy year. We will start outwith the Annual Meeting on January 8thand the election of officers. ThePotentate’s Reception is on SundayJanuary 13th at the Osman Event Centerfrom 1:00pm to 3:00pm.Directors StaffHappy New Year Nobles,As we close out 2012, we want tothank Illustrious Sir Frank Spevak andLady Joan for their great leadership, andwe welcome our new Potentate, Sir DonHarmsen and his Lady Terrie.Our Holiday party was held atCasper's Sirloin Room and was wellattended. Chief Rabban Don Harmsenswore in our new officers for 2013. Theyare as follows; President, Ron Clarstrom--Vice President, Kent Swedberg--Treasurer,Patrick Gillespie--Secretary, Don Leslie.We had three special guests joining us.They were Bernice Graupe, Peggy Kane,and Ted Veilleux's granddaughter, Kelly.Hope you were able to attend the NewTedVeilleuxand hisgranddaughterKelly.Congratulations to our 2013Potentate, Illustrious Sir DonaldHarmsen. I would personally like to thankIllustrious Sir Frank Spevak for having agreat year and allowing me to be his Chiefof Staff.Again this year there will be the OneDay to Masonry at the Scottish RiteAl and Lady Shirley KauppiDirectors Staff newofficers for 2013 wereinstalled at the Holidayparty. L to r, Ill. Sir FrankSpevak, President RonClarstrom, Chief RabbanDon Harmsen, VicePresident, KentSwedberg, Treasurer,Patrick Gillespie and 2ndCM Mike Nehm.Secretary, Don Leslie(not pictured).Year's Day brunch at the Lost Spur. Itwas a nice way to start the new year. Ourup-coming events include the annualmeeting on January 8th, the Potentate'sReception on January 13th, Dinnermeeting January 15, 6:00 pm at Guldens(ladies always welcome), One Day ofMasonry on January 19th, and the WinterCarnival Parade on January 26th.Remember, the circus is less than 3months away.Keep on rollin' with theDirector's Staff — Kent SwedbergTemple in Minneapolison January 19th.Plans are underwayfor the Winter CarnivalParade to be held onJanuary 26th at 2:00Gary WinterPM. The Oasis will be atScottish Rite Temple on Plato starting at10:00 AM. Parking will be no problemand the Directors Staff will shuttle theNobles to the start of the Parade. TheTorchlight Parade will be on February 2ndstarting at 5:30 PM. This Parade is for theClowns and Directors Staff.Club and Unit Seminar is SaturdayFebruary 2nd at the Shriners Hospitalfrom 9:00am to 2:00pm with lunch andtours to follow after the Seminar. Pleasecome to this important meeting.MSA Winter Session is to be heldFebruary 7th -9th in Duluth.The Summer Parades are beginning tobe scheduled and we will share thisinformation with you as soon as we can,so the units can schedule other parades. Itis important that we turn out as manyShriners as possible for our TempleParades. This is our opportunity to behighly visible in these communities. Thereis an Oasis after each Parade.I would to thank all the Nobles formaking this year a great one. I could havenot done it without your help andcooperation.As always, any question or suggestions,please feel free to let me know.Fraternally yours,Gary Winter, Chief of Staffgwwinter@comcast.netCell 651-278-8060Phone 651-484-1763Chris Christensen and Lady MargeP a g e 1 2 J a n u a r y 2 0 1 3
Legion of HonorWe've had awonderful 2012, and arelooking forward to afabulous 2013. Weended the year with ourannual holiday party/installation of officers asMancini's. We had aRique Beslin great turnout, and eventhough the room was abit on the snug side for all of us, we all hada great time. We learned that Frank wasnot counting down the remaining meetingshe needed to attend, but rather wascounting down the number of dinners heand his lady Joan had left to attend thisyear! We also had a fantastic time at theChildren's Christmas time, even with thefoot of fresh new snow!We added 3 new members to theLegion of Honor in 2012. We'd love todouble that number in 2013! So if you donot yet have a unit or just want to knowmore, please contact me for moreinformation.Many of us will start off 2013 with ourfellow Osman Shriners at the annual NewYear's Day brunch at the Spur. Always aAdjutant, Todd Swedberg; Treasurer, Jim Smeby; Vice Commander, Jim Moore; andCommander, Rique Beslin, Jr. were sworn into their offices and congratulated by Divanmembers Sean Gardiner, Bruce Thomas, Mike Nehm and Potentate Frank Spevak.great way to start off your new year.Our January meeting will be held atTom Reid's on West Seventh Street in St.Paul, and the February meeting will be heldat the VFW in Mendota Heights. TheWinter Carnival Parade will be January26th. Please see the Osman for moredetails, or ask one of us for more details.As I sit writing this article, I find myselfreflecting on the tragic events of this weekin CT. I am reminded just why exactly wejoined this organization - for the kids. Inthe case of this week's events, these are kidsthat the Shrine cannot help; but we shouldall be reminded that there are those that wecan, and that we will!!With Pride and Honor,Rique Beslin, CommanderLady Frances and Jim Smeby handledreservations for the Christmas party.Lady Marjorie and PP David Park.Todd Swedberg and Lady Tara.Lady Marge Scherzer and Marv Wolf.Lady Heidi and Harris Haugen.Chuck Carroll and Lady Pat.J a n u a r y 2 0 1 3 P a g e 1 3
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