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WÉĮtÄw [tÜÅáxĮ - Osman Shrine

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Welcome Outer GuardMy Grandfather was a member of St.Paul, Montgomery Lodge #258, I canremember him talking about the Mason’sorganization in 1972. I was too young to bea member, but the seed was planted. After Icompleted my tour of seven years with theUnited States Air Force, Air NationalGuard, and completing my college degree,it was time to settle down. Now my planwas to start a family before I was too old. Inthe mid to late 90’s I revisited the invitationto become a Mason and took my degreesfrom Hazel Park Lodge # 312.Unfortunately my grandfather was not aliveto see me take my degrees.To gain more light in masonry, I becamea member of the Saint Paul Scottish Riteand participated in the Rose Croix. Thetwo people who were my mentors andhelped me learn the craft were RussellMeister and George Carlson. My ambitionSunday,January 131 – 3 pmat the <strong>Osman</strong> Event Center.was now to become a member of <strong>Osman</strong><strong>Shrine</strong> Temple. When I joined the <strong>Shrine</strong>, Ihad to go through the ceremonial the oldway. I was picked as a primary person forthe hot sands, thanks to my sponsor TedVeilleux. Because of the brain damagecaused by the hot sands, I decided tobecome a member of the <strong>Osman</strong> <strong>Shrine</strong>Clowns and quickly learned how to make afool of myself without anyone knowingwho I am.I became the Treasurer of the board oftrustees for Hazel Park Lodge # 312 andthen became the Master of the lodge in2000. The year after I was Master of HazelPark Lodge # 312, I was elected to be thePresident of the <strong>Osman</strong> <strong>Shrine</strong> Clowns. Iparticipated in both the Blue Lodge and the<strong>Shrine</strong> when I had some spare time.As a clown, I participated in more than100 parades. I participated in the <strong>Osman</strong>You and your Lady are invited to join Donald Harmsen and his ladyTerrie, as he celebrates the beginning of his year as Potentate of<strong>Osman</strong> <strong>Shrine</strong>.Nobles wear your Fez. Club or Unit uniform or suit & tie is theappropriate attire.<strong>Shrine</strong> Circus,Alexandria <strong>Shrine</strong>Circus, and themonthly <strong>Shrine</strong>Hospital parties asa clown. AfterGeorge Dixonmoved to Arizona Mark GallowayI organized someof the shrine clown hospital parties. Myclowning activities also expanded to severallocal communities; by teaching clowning atthe National Girl Scout jamborees, at localclown alleys, clowning at communityfestivals, county fairs, and church rally days.I participated in the mid-west conventionsand won a few clown competitions.The <strong>Shrine</strong> hospital is very important tome. I promoted the <strong>Shrine</strong> Hospital at theChisago County Fair and organized ahospital screening clinic in Rush City. Theclinic had 2 children apply for services andboth were accepted to the <strong>Shrine</strong> Hospital.Due to Brian Beerman‘s commitment tomove up in the Grand Lodge line to be theGrand Master of Minnesota, he could notcontinue to be the <strong>Osman</strong> <strong>Shrine</strong> Circusnovelty chairman anymore. John Davenportasked me if I would be interestedin taking that position for thecircus. I accepted the invitationto be the novelty chairman and all ofthe challenges that it brought. Runningthe novelties was not an easy task at first,but with a lot of work, it became lessstressful and simpler to run.I was asked by Don Harmsen to take theposition of President of the Clubs & Unitsand accepted the challenge. With the helpof Marvin Felderman Jr. and Jim Gratias,we were successful in updating the clubsand units by-laws.I am presently working for the City ofSaint Paul – Finance & Management / RealEstate and have worked there for the past25 years as a certified facility manager. Ispend most of my time at homemaintaining a hobby farm in Rush City.I was honored to be asked by DonHarmsen to be member of the Divan. Bothmy lovely Lady Lori and I will work hardand do the best we can to make the <strong>Osman</strong><strong>Shrine</strong> Temple strong and successful foryears to come.P a g e 4 J a n u a r y 2 0 1 3

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