Nomads ClubThe Nomads are theclub designed to bring new<strong>Osman</strong> <strong>Shrine</strong>rs and theirLadies into a social clubsituation and give themopportunities to participatein the fund raisingactivities of <strong>Osman</strong> <strong>Shrine</strong>.Bob GolderWe further plan to presentprograms that will let ourmembers know about the events andactivities of other clubs and units.Our December meeting was held atAngelo’s Pizza in South Saint Paul, socialhour from 6 – 7 pm and the meetingstarted at 7:00 p.m. The wait staff was greatand the food was great.Attendance: Bob Golder (President),Carol Golder, Joe Kivens (Sec/Tres), Dave& Becky Boguslawski, Ed & PaulineWitter, Kerry McKnight, Jeff Olsen(Divan), Scott Osterberg, Mark Hughes,Gale and Marilyn Campbell and DaveSingewaldAnnual report for 2012 has been alreadysubmitted to <strong>Osman</strong> office.Officer election: Bob Golder wasnominated and there was a second to<strong>Osman</strong> Cycle Corpsbecome the President. Motion passedJoe Kivens was nominated and there wasa second to become the Vice President.Motion passedScott Osterberg was nominated andthere was a second to become theSecretary/Treasurer. Motion passed.Jeff Olsen (Divan, High Priest andProphet) installed the three new officers.Motion and second for the Nomads totake over the memorabilia booth at theCircus. Going forward the Nomads willsupply manpower for the booth.Next meeting will be on ThursdayJanuary 10 at 6:00 pm social start time.Location of this meeting will be AngelosPizza in South Saint Paul.Please always make sure to check the<strong>Osman</strong> for information about the Nomadsand all other events.All new <strong>Osman</strong> <strong>Shrine</strong>rs areautomatically considered to be members ofthe Nomads. First-year dues are free tothese new members and are minimal toother members of <strong>Osman</strong> <strong>Shrine</strong>. NewNobles attending the meetings receive ourNomads membership card.Bob Golder, PresidentPatrolThe well attendedannual dinner meetingand election of officersfor the <strong>Osman</strong> Black LitePatrol was held onDecember 4, 2012 at theLost Spur Event Center.Officers elected andinstalled are:GeorgeCarlsonCaptain: . . . . . . . . . . . .George CarlsonAdjutant: . . . . . . . . . . .Michael WerthLieutenants: . . . . . . . .Russell Boogren. . . . . . . . . . . . . .& Richard HolmstenSecretary/Treasurer: . .Dale CarmichaelQuartermaster: . . . . . . . . . .Jerry PayneCaptain Carlson reviewed events ofthe past year and thanked Jerry Paynefor his services as Assistant Pote’s aidand all his work with the circus andMichael Werth, Pote’s aid andManpower Chairman for the 2013circus. Patroller pledged again for fullsupport in their ushering and toyassembling duties to this year’s circusleader.Introduced as Past Captains were JimAwada and Jerry Dietrich, as PastPotentate Michael Awada. Introducedas Old Timers were Warren Nelson,who received his 50 year membershippin and Curt Bergman back from thesunny south.Patrollers we have been going since1908, so let’s have another good yearand remember “the easy road in lifeoften leads to a ditch!” Always lookingfor a Drill Master to come forward fordrill instructions!George Carlson, Captain<strong>Osman</strong> Cycle Corps presented Ill. Sir Frank Spevak with his own leather vest with theCycle Corps insignia. Left to right, Steve Davis, Frank Spevak, Dennis Sherwood andJohn Stolte.See no evil, speak no evil, hear no evil.Divan members Bruce Thomas, SeanGardiner and Mike Nehm might haveattended one too many holiday parties.P a g e 1 8 J a n u a r y 2 0 1 3
Austin Area <strong>Shrine</strong> Club & Oriental BandNobles and Ladiesmet for the annualHoliday / Installation ofOfficers Dinner onDecember 20th at theAustin Country Club.We were honored tohave Illustrious SirFrank Spevak and LadyJoan, Roger Berge, BruceThomas and Lady Terri, and Rich Purcelland Lady Sharon join us. In spite of thewinter storm that hit Southern Minnesotaon December 19-20, we made it and wethank everyone for attending.Installation of officers took place,withthe following Nobles taking office for2013: Brad Stout, President; BradMcBeain, Vice President; William Newell,Secretary; Norm Hecimovich, Treasurer;and Neil Hanson, Business Manager.Noble Max Pecht II, outgoingPresident, presided at the meeting andreviewed some of theaccomplishments of the cluband band during 2012. The<strong>Shrine</strong> Club experimentedwith a new project by“waiting tables” at PizzaRanch on two occasions.This produced 10% of thereceipts for the evening plusany tips. The club alsoparticipated in the Younker’sCommunity Day Couponevent that takes place in theSpring and Fall. In addition,they have done an excellentjob of selling Circus bannersand plaques.The Band participated inNeil Hanson19 parades and purchased, with the helpof <strong>Osman</strong> <strong>Shrine</strong>, an 18 passenger busthat will be used to transport members toevents and pull the trailer during parades.Also, the band participated in the jointCeremonial on December 8th. What agreat experience for the new Nobles.Members of both the Club and Bandparticipated in the Salvation Army RedKettle Campaign again this year bycollecting $4,000.00 on the first Friday ofDecember. A grant was submitted toMinnesota Masonic Charities for a matchof this amount.Otto Volkert plays a fulloctave higher than thescore!The Oriental Band played for the Big Tent Event Ceremonial at the Minneapolis ScottishRite. “Play for my guests,” quoth the Ceremonial Master. “Play well.”Donations from the club and band inthe amount of approximately $4,000.00were presented by Treasurer NormHecimovich to various<strong>Shrine</strong> and local entities.Door prizes and tablefavors were given to thoseattending and an auctionof several donated itemstook place. We thank thosepresent for participating inthat part of the evening.Also, gift certificates for aone year membership toKSMQ-TV, the PBSStation in Austin, weregiven to the following:one of our guestsfor the evening.The eveningconcluded withcomments fromIllustrious SirFrank SpevakAgain, thankyou to everyonewho attended andhelped make theevening special. Aspecial thank youto Noble MaxNobles MalcolmMcDonald and BruceThomas, and Ann TolandActing band director Forrest Miller chatswith Zuhrah band director David LarsonPecht II who served as President in 2012and congratulations on your upcomingyear as you serve as Worshipful Master ofFidelity Lodge in Austin.Neil Hanson, Business ManagerThe <strong>Osman</strong> <strong>Shrine</strong> Cycle Corps is a precisiondrill team made up of <strong>Shrine</strong> Masons with apassion for riding and performing.If you’re interested in joining us, call the office 651-452-5660or Jerry Schmidt, gnbschmidt@aol.comJ a n u a r y 2 0 1 3 P a g e 1 9