September 2012 Volume 127 • Number 9

September 2012 Volume 127 • Number 9

Osman Shrine Officers
2012
Divan
September 2012 Volume 127 • Number 9
Frank J. Spevak III (Joan)
Potentate
fspevakgmail.com
Donald Harmsen (Terrie)
Chief Rabban
dharmsen@ci.apple-valley.mn.us
Directors Staff, Winona Area Shrine Club, Crown Jewel
Roger Berge (Jennifer)
Assistant Rabban
rberge2@yahoo.com
Osman Cycles, Pipe Band, St. Paul Zagalas
Jeffrey Olsen (Julie)
High Priest & Prophet
jjolsen09@yahoo.com
Drum & Bugle, East Central Shrine Club, Friendly Valley Shrine Club,
Mighty Mites
PICNIC!
Russ Christofk and Faye Hassie check out
the potluck. The food was great!
Bruce Thomas (Terri)
Oriental Guide
partsxpress@charter.net
Blooming Prairie Shrine Club, Cannon
Valley Shrine Club, Clubs & Units, Provost
Russell Christofk (Pauline)
Treasurer
rchristofk@comcast.net
Tom West (Rose)
Recorder
twest212@hotmail.com
Rich Purcell (Sharon)
1st Ceremonial Master
purcellrs@aol.com
Austin Oriental Band, Austin Area
Shrine Club, Clowns, Patrol
Mike Nehm (Sandy)
2nd Ceremonial Master
smnehm@comcast.net
St. Cloud Go-Karts, St. Cloud Shrine Club,
St. Cloud Zagalas, Legion of Honor
Anders Haugen (Adriana)
Marshal
ajhaugen@gmail.com
Chanters, Hi-Hats, Mankato Shrine Club,
Mankato T-Birds, Sheiks
Larry Norte (Audrey)
Captain of the Guard
mn442man@yahoo.com
Alexandria Shrine Club, Alexandria Calliope/Four Wheelers,
Nomads Club, Cigar Club
Sean Gardiner (Tracy)
Outer Guard
stigardiner@lightblast.net
Albert Lea Shrine Club and Cars, Rochester Cycles, Rochester Dragons,
Merry Medics, Rochester Shrine Club, Rochester Zagalas
Ed Smith and Ted
Veilleux from the
Directors Staff.
Rich Purcell, Mike Horn and
Andy Weiss setting up the
table.
Scott Osterberg was the speediest
watermelon cutter. Here he’s helped by
Mike Werth and Bob Golder
Anders Haugen displaces some H 2 O
Jeannette Roberge, Julie Olsen and
Joan Spevak sold raffle tickets to
benefit the Transportation & Aid Fund
Ill. Sir Frank leads the group
in the Shriner Shuffle!
Tracy Gardiner
takes a shot at
hubbie Sean.

Pote’s Notes
Honoring Tradition -
Moving Forward
What a summer for Osman Shrine. Lots
of great activities for everyone and the weather
cooperated quite a bit.
First a short recap. The Friday night gettogether
before the Gala went very well and
was our first chance to show
off the newly cleaned-up
barn. The Gala was a great
success. Family and friends
abounded. Many were
asking about the couple on
the floor that were dancing
most of the night. That
would be my brother Ed and
my sister in law Mary. Their
pastime is ballroom dancing.
Mary dances competitively
and my brother isn’t too
shabby. We would like to
thank every one that came
and especially those in
costume. We would be
remiss if we didn’t thank all
the past Potentates and their
Ladies that attended.
The following week we
held our annual Picnic, this
time at the Barn as well.
Many enjoyed being at the
Barn for the first time and
could see all of the “parade”
equipment. The choices of food were
magnificent. I couldn’t decide which dish to
sample. The plates seemed kind of small. The
dunk tank was a big hit and the DJ added
that extra touch.
Midwest followed the next week and we
had about 115 Nobles and Ladies, a very nice
turnout. Thank you to my able bodied rowers
In This Issue . . .
Osman Family Picnic - 2
Chili Cook Off - 5
Float Your Pote - 7
Membership - 8
Hufli - 9
Ceremonial - 9
Hospital Update - 10
Welcome New Shriners - 11
Club & Unit Reports - 12
At the Potentate’s Ball:
“Rick” and gypsy lady Maria
Ouspenskaya (Lon Chaney's
Mom in the Wolfman 1941
Version).
for the Float the Pote event.
They did their best to ward off
the other Pote’s and their
rowers. Welcome to all the new
Camel Herders. It appears we
have a few chemistry majors that
were able to diminish the effects of
the Camel. Others were not so
fortunate. Congratulations to
the Cycles Corps, the Mighty
Mites and the Alex 4 wheelers
for their awards at the
Midwest Motor Corps
Competition. The Cycle
Patrol won first place for their
division in the competition as
well winning awards in the
obstacle course. We had
Osman Clowns compete and
they won a second and a third
place trophy.
All of the above events
could not have been
accomplished were it not for
the time and talent of the
Aides. And we have a great
crew of Aides. In particular,
Chief Aide Rich Johnson and
Lady Linda, Assistant Chief
Aide Jerry Payne and Lady
Nancy, Assistant Chief Aides
Mike Werth and Tom Schultz.
Joan and I thank you and all
the Aides for your work
during this summer. Many Nobles don’t
know what it takes or see all the prep that goes
into a successful function at Osman. The
Aides are truly the Craftsmen in the quarry.
Now on to the fall.
We have a ceremonial
in October that is
September Birthdays - 24
Spotlight on Shriners - 25
Osman Womens
Auxiliary - 26
Pote’s Lady - 27
Daughters of the Nile - 28
Paper Supporters - 29
Calendar - 30
Gala Pictures - 31-32
being graciously hosted by Garnet
Lodge in White Bear Lake. The
Master and Secretary, being of Noble
Birth, along with Gary Winter, our
Chief of Staff, are making arrangements
for what I expect to be a great event. It
is great to be able to go to the local
lodges and bring together Minnesota
Masonry and the Shrine. The message from
the Grand Master Brian Beermann, and one
strongly supported by the Shrine in the Twin
Cites, is that we need to work together to
build our future.
With that in mind I would like to remind
all the Nobles about our Hufli dinner in
October. Like our very successful night at the
Saints Game orchestrated by Anders Haugen,
the Hufli is an opportunity to show others our
camaraderie and fun while supporting the
World’s Greatest Philanthropy.
The last part of this month’s message is
devoted to a much larger joint event to be
held December 8. Grand Master Brian along
with Zuhrah Potentate Tony Krall and I will
be hosting a full day devoted to Masonry and
the Shrine. The morning will witness a Third
Degree the likes of which has never been
experienced in Minnesota. The afternoon will
showcase the Shrine in all its splendor. The
evening will be an All Masonic Holiday Party.
Watch the Osman for more details. Letters
will be going out to Lodges informing them
of the activities and we are asking that each of
you be an ambassador to your Lodge and keep
them aware of the event and how they can
participate.
We are coming in to the home stretch of
the year and we are looking for a great finish.
Es Selamu Aleikum
Frank Spevak, Potentate 2012
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Midwest Shrine Motor Corps Association Competition
Friday, August 10 • Grand Forks, North Dakota
Osman Rochester Cycle Patrol are holding their 3 trophies for competition at MSA. They received 1st
place for Drill Competition, 2nd place for Slow Ride and 2nd Place for Obstacle Course, all in the two
wheel lightweight category.
Captain of the Cycle Patrol
Rick Dorn, receives the 1st
place trophy for Drill
Competition from the
MSMCA President Curt
Tanabe and 1st Vice
President Tony Kile.
Dave Roussopoulos, center, displays his trophy for 2nd
place, multi-wheel light obstacle course at the Grand
Forks Midwest.
The Osman Cycle Corps receives one of their 2 trophies - 2nd place Slow
Ride and 2nd Place Obstacle Course, all in the 2 wheel heavyweight
category. In the picture is 1st VP Tony Kile from Aad, Dennis Sherwood,
Captain of Osman Cycle Corps, Potentate Frank Spevak, Sean Gardiner and
Pete Staloch, Lieutenant of the Cycle Corps. All four of us competed, Sean
and Frank for the first time. Dennis and Pete were the two best times of the
four of us.
Who’s leg
hasn’t seen
the sun
since 1978?
See page 20
The Alex 4-Wheelers are now
the "Award Winning 4-Wheelers" since MSA in
Grand Forks!! The 4-Wheelers got 2nd place
in the obstacle course!! Way to go guys!!
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Please Join Us For
The First Annual Osman
The Potentate and the Osman
Membership Committee would like to
invite you, your family, friends and
your Lodge to participate in Osman’s first ever Chili Cook Off.
It will be held at the Osman Barn
on Saturday, October 6th.
Sampling will begin at Noon
and Awards will take place at 3:00
The cost to sample and vote will be $5.00 per person.
The cost to enter your favorite chili recipe will be $15.00 and a large crock pot of chili.
We will have meat raffles and bottle raffles going on throughout the event.
There will be cash prizes for the best chili.
First place will get 60% of the pot, 2nd will win 30% and 3rd will get 10% of the pot.
The amounts will be determined by the number of participants. All proceeds will benefit our
philanthropy.
Please RSVP to Mike Nehm at smnehm@comcast.net or 651-269-2826 especially if you will be
entering your chili.
We may limit the number of entrants to the first 20 RSVP’s.
Bring your cash for the raffles. A great time will be had by all.
Thank you,
O.M.C.
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Osman
Shriners’
The Legion of Honor brought the jeep and
was part of the mini caravan that took the
leisurely cruise through the countryside
on the way to Elko.
The morning of Saturday, July 21
started off with a few sprinkles, then
came thunder, lightning strong winds
and a heavy downpour. Everything but
hail. Consequently, the classic cars did
not show up for our annual car show.
It was bound to happen. This was the
first time in eight years that we were
rained out. Despite the rain, we had a
good turnout of Masonic helpers,
including Zuhrah Shrine, Job’s
Daughters and Demolay representation.
Thank you to all that braved the storm.
Late morning, when we knew for
sure that the sun was not coming out in
Burnsville, we packed up and continued
the cruise to Shakopee. The sun was
shining there, but the morning rain in
Burnsville crushed all hopes of
continuing the car show in Shakopee.
Waiting for the rain to stop. Gary Winter,
Mike Nehm and Paul Kuehl
None the less, we
continued our cruise to
Elko Speedway for the
races. We did manage
to pick up a couple of
car enthusiasts in
Shakopee that were
interested in taking the
cruise to Elko.
The Legion of
Honor brought the
jeep and was part of
the mini caravan that
took the leisurely cruise
through the countryside
on the way to Elko. Elko
Speedway gave
us preferential
parking, let us
follow the
pace car to
present the
colors and
allowed us in
to the pit area
to get an up
close look at
the race cars
and a chance
to talk with
the drivers.
What started
out as a bad
day ended up
being a
smokin’,
roarin’ good
time at the
races!
A big thank you goes out to our
sponsors this year-Inspiration Design
Center, Genz-Ryan Heating and Air
Conditioning, Qdoba Mexican Grill
and Elko Speedway. Also, the metro
At the screening clinic for Shriners Hospital for Children-
Twin Cities were Dean Brown, Staffer Mary Kautto, Madison
Overmoen, Jim Smeby and Jerry Payne.
Elko Speedway gave us preferential parking, let us follow the pace car
to present the colors and allowed us in to the pit area to get an up
close look at the race cars and a chance to talk with the drivers. What
started out as a bad day ended up being a smokin’, roarin’ good time
at the races!
area Ruby Tuesday restaurants donated
20% of sales that day from patrons that
requested them to “give back” to the
Shriners Hospitals for Children. We
look forward to working with them
again next year.
Jeff Olsen
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Float Your Pote
Who will be the winning Shrine in the first ever Float Your Pote
competition during the 2012 MSA in Grand Forks? The Potentate
of each Shrine will be charged with finding their best two men
within their Shrine membership to propel their Potentate across
the finish line ahead of the rest of the competition. This event was
held in the pristine filtered waters of the kayaking and canoeing
channel in front of the new Grand Forks Wellness Center.
Rules allowed two men to paddle the canoe carrying their
Potentate in an event that also featured a media and a Mayoral
race. The winning Shrine won bragging rights and a very
handsome trophy to carry back to their Shrine Center.
Canoes, life vests and paddles were supplied by Cabela’s.
Potentate Frank Spevak in the commander’s seat, waiting for
Bruce Thomas and Sean Gardiner to paddle him to victory.
Above , Imperial Sir Al Madsen took his
turn on the Float Your Pote boats.
Counterclockwise from top: The
Potentate’s hand-picked superpaddlers
stir up quite a wake. Bottom left,
heading for a boat ram on their
opponents. Bottom right, time to get
wet. Immediate right, the mighty
warriors make it to shore!
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Membership / Mentoring
Greetings Nobles and Ladies
Summer is fleeting by and the kids
are going back to school. (After 24
years of kids at home,
Sharon and I are empty
nesters, Wow!) Our Ill. Sir
Frank Spevak II reminds us
to keep seeking good men
to become Osman
Shriners! Invite them to
one of our upcoming
events such as the
upcoming Shrine Sunday
Fun Day on Sunday, Sept.
16th, the upcoming “Chili
Cookoff” on Saturday,
Oct. 6th at the warehouse!
Prizes will be awarded for
best chili! Invite potential
Nobles to join us tailgating
prior to the University of
Minnesota Golden Gopher
home football game, and to attend the
always exciting Hufli dinner on
Monday, Oct. 29th.
Don’t be shy, invite potential
members that may not even yet be a
Mason but who you think would be
great Masons and Shriners, someday!
Let them experience the fun we have as
members of a great fraternity, with the
goal to help children, through our
hospitals.
I would also like to encourage all
Osman Nobles to follow a few simple
and easy mentoring guidelines. If you
are a first or second line
signer on a Nobles
petition, follow up with
that new Noble. Invite
him and his family to
attend our many social
events. Offer to pick that
Noble up and drive
together to an event or
stated meeting. We all
appreciate those personal
phone calls of concern
and reminders.
Remember …
Together Everyone
Achieves More
Go TEAM!
Rich Purcell
Membership Committee
Hang out with your family - and
Shriners - every third Sunday
The next event is Sunday, September
16. All interested Nobles, Ladies,
children, friends and family are
invited to golf 9 holes, golf
beginning approx. 2 PM
A good time was had by all
those that have been golfing.
Cost is $10 for golf + $10 for
cart per person. This is a
DEAL! Golf reservations are
to be called in or emailed to
2nd Ceremonial Master Mike
Nehm at smnehm@comcast.net
or 651-269-2826. Games and
dinner are from 4-7 PM
Let's get the message out in the
upcoming weeks. If you are out and
about visiting your Blue Lodge or other
Masonic organization or Club and Unit
The final Shrine
Sunday Fun Day for
2012 is Sept. 16, with
dinner served from
4:00-7:00. Cost is
$15.00 for adults, and
children 12 and under
pay their age.
activity, bring this up and invite
people to come out to these
651-454-
2330 ext. 1.
Future
Shrine Sunday Fun
Days are: August 19 Italian and
September 16 Buttermilk Chicken.
Think Membership! Thank you.
"Shrine Sunday-Fun Day"
events!
A prepared dinner is
available from 4-7 PM in the
lower level of the Lost
Spur/Osman Event Center for the
modest charge of $15.00 including tax
and tip!
RSVP your meal to Geri Lockrem
SHRINE SUNDAY
Fun Day
Osman is so fortunate in
having our beautiful new event
center plus a wonderful golf course.
Let’s take advantage of these
facilities with our new golf league
and Shrine Sunday Fun Days!
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Osman Shrine’s
20th Annual
Hufli
TURKEY DINNER
Monday,
October 29, 2012
Turkey, Mashed Potatoes,
Dressing, Gravy,
Vegetable, Cole Slaw,
Cranberries, Rolls & Butter,
Coffee & Milk and,
of course, Pumpkin Pie
NOBLES, WEAR YOUR FEZ
$24.00 per person
Tables of 8
5:30pm Social Time
7:00pm Carve Time
Call the Osman Office 651-452-5660
to reserve your table today
Deadline for reserving your table
is October 19 th!
Ceremonial
Brian Beermann
Jackie Beermann
embracing and
assisting
positive change
Jackie: (651) 379-2823
Brian: (651) 379-2822
Fax: (651) 379-2821
The Garnet Masonic Lodge
#166 is very pleased and
proud to host the Fall
Ceremonial for the Osman
Shrine Temple on Saturday,
October 20th.
The Ceremonial is an open
ceremony, and so all family
members, wives, parents,
children, grandchildren
and friends are welcome.
Agenda:
1:00-2:00 Registration
2:00 Ceremonial
3:00 Socializing
4:00 The Feast Begins
Contact the Osman office to get
your candidates signed up for
this very special Ceremonial.
Cost; $10/ person for dinner
4923 Stewart Ave.
White Bear Lake, MN
Fraternally,
Michael Brady, Master
Garnet Lodge 2012
KELLER
WILLIAMS
INTEGRITY REALTY ®
email:
beermannpartners@kw.com
www.beermannpartners.com
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Olympic runner inspires
Minnesota kid
Sportscasters called it “a landmark
moment in the Olympics.” It was the
moment South African runner and
double amputee, Oscar Pistorius, took
the track in London.
People around the world watched
in awe as “Blade Runner” sprinted his
way into the men's 400 meter
semifinals. Perhaps no one was more
interested than an 8-year-old boy in
Coon Rapids.
"I think it makes me want to run
GOOD■
CHEER
William Weinand
Marvin Felderman
Gordon Eddy
John Drake
If you know or hear of a sick or deceased Noble,
please call Doreen at the Shrine office
651-452-5660 Email doreen@osmanshrine.org
or send a fax 651-683-0231.
around and be in the Olympics and
be kind of like him," says Eli Guthrie.
Eli has the same congenital birth
defect as Pistorius. He too, had both
his legs amputated below the knee as
an infant. And, just like the
Olympian, Eli doesn't let it stop him.
"He's always been able to do what
he's wanted to do. He can adapt," says
mom Jodi Evans.
Jodi says she thinks it's because of
Eli's great attitude and Shriners
Hospitals for Children in
Minneapolis. The folks at Shriners
make hundreds of prosthetics every
year for children in seven states and
just like the world around us,
technology is having an impact on
what they do.
"We're getting a lot more
technology like microprocessors and
computers being able to control some
of the moves that we do that allow us
to have a better daily life," says Matt
Morel, a certified Prosthetist at
Shriners.
At age 8, Eli doesn't much get into
the reasons why his legs work, he just
knows that because they do, and
because of a runner named Oscar
Pistorius, he can do anything he sets
his mind to.
"Anybody can do it if he can do it,"
says Eli.
http://www.kare11.com/news/article/98
5892/24/Olympic-runner-inspires-
Minnesota-kid
Permission to reprint.
Eli’s mom Jodi says she thinks it's because
of Eli's great attitude and Shriners
Hospitals for Children in Minneapolis.
Oscar Pistorius made history at the
London 2012 Olympic Games by
becoming the first double amputee to
compete on the track and make an
Olympic final. After the South African
management appealed, the squad was
reinstated in the competition and given
lane one out of nine lanes in the Olympic
final.
The following evening Oscar and his
teammates Shaun de Jager, LJ Van Zyl
and Willie de Beer competed against a
world class field with Oscar on the anchor
leg, finishing in eighth place in the
Olympic final.
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Welcome
New
Shriners!
Robert Hoven, center , was flanked by his dad and first
line signer Martin, and brother Gary, Mighty Mites all!
Christopher Zack’s first line
signer was Daniel Skoog.
James Hooper gets fezzed by his Lady
Janice. First line signer was Marvin
Felderman
Jason Carey will be joining the Rochester
Cycle Patrol. First line signer was Larry
Norte.
Cole Tousignant, whose first line signer
was Grandpa PP Frank Peterson, right.
Men’s Suits/Tuxes/Blazers/Sports Coats
BLACK CAMEL
■ Edward Schliek 5/29/2006
■ Dale J Hawk 5/24/2011
■ Virgil Plattner 6/27/2011
■ John Rutz 7/20/2011
■ Arthur Rentmeester 9/6/2011
■ Harald Dinesen 10/16/2011
■ Dale W. Teich 6/13/12
■ Robert Dewitz 8/5/12
Jason Moran’s first line signer
was David Peterson
Michael Meyer’s first line signer is David
Peterson, from the Mankato Shrine Club.
■ Austin Harris 8/19/12
Richard N. Purcell, Divan Dennis W. Boom PP Earl J. Holcomb
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Club & Unit
The Chief’s Corner
MSA is now behind
us and we did have a
great time. I would like
to thank all the Nobles
and Ladies who did
attend MSA. I would
also like to thank Rich,
Jerry, Mike and all of Gary Winter
the Potentate Aides and
thanks to everyone who helped. Huge
events like this don’t just happen unless
a lot of people cooperate. Thank you.
We did have our units in the
competition and did take home some
hardware. Congratulations to all for a
fine Job.
The annual Osman/Masonic Family
Picnic was a success at the warehouse.
We had a lot of people who enjoyed the
games and the great food. As always
everyone did a nice job of setting up
and then cleaning up. The Nomads did
a great job at running the concession
wagon.
We have one more Parade left this
season. River Falls Wisconsin on
Saturday September 29th Line-up at
10:30 AM and Step-off at 11:00 AM.
Oasis is at the Woodwinds Restaurant
starting at 8:30 AM. The start of the
Parade is only 1/2 of a block from the
Oasis. Let’s all turn out for the last
parade of the season.
We will have a Ceremonial at Garnet
Lodge on October 20th. Let’s have a lot
of candidates for this Ceremonial.
Our annual Hufli Turkey Dinner is
October 29th (start setting up your
table for this dinner).
Club and Unit Meeting on
November 13th at the Osman Event
Center.
Fraternally yours,
Gary Winter, Chief of Staff
gwwinter@comcast.net
Cell 651-278-8060
Phone 651-484-1763
Mighty Mites
Greetings from the
award winning Mighty
Mites. Once again one of
our champion drivers
skated very close to first
place glory at the MSA
obstacle course. Dave
Roussopoulos dazzled the
Tim Gangnon crowds at the MSA with a
champion performance
but sadly took second place. Nice job, Dave
The Mighty
Mites would like
to thank Jake of
the Rochester
Dragon Patrol for
helping us at a
recent parade
when GPS
problems delayed
the arrival of our
trailer and crew.
Thanks again Jake,
The Mighty Mites practice some maneuvers around the traffic cops
at the St. Paul Park Parade.
The Mighty Mites crew came flying over the river from North
Dakota.
and by the way rumor
has it you were a natural
behind the wheel.
We recently realized
that we have missed the
opportunity to
recognize true
mediocrity in one of
our own. Art Lemke
has for year’s expounded
greatness to all Mighty Mites (even though
no one cared). So during the River Falls
parade Art will be honored as the Mighty
Mites perform their high risk maneuvers in a
less than mediocre fashion. So let’s hear it for
our own Purveyor of wisdom and a truly
mediocre guy.
Remember to be safe as the parade season
wanes to a close.
Tim Gangnon
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Austin Area Shrine Club & Oriental Band
September brings the
end of the parade
season, and we will wind
down with our last
parade at Mantorville on
Sunday, September 9th.
Sure hope to see some of
the other Osman Units Neil Hanson
again.
We have enjoyed the
eighteen parades we have been involved in
this summer. The interaction of the
crowd, visiting with other Nobles and
Ladies when there had been an Oasis.
And, speaking of an Oasis, we would
Max Pecht II charms a snake.
certainly like to thank the
Cannon Valley Shrine Club
for their hospitality following
the parade in Kenyon on
Saturday, August 18th. What
a great time. THANK YOU
TO ALL WHO MADE IT
SUCCESSFUL!
The summer also brought
a new addition to Oriental
Band. We have acquired,
with the help of Osman
Shrine, an eighteen
passenger bus. This vehicle
will be used as our transport
and tow vehicle in parades.
Hopefully, we’ll also be able to use it for
other Shrine activities.
The bus was previously owned, and
required quite a bit of work (which is
ongoing). After several hours of sanding
and stripping of letters, it was ready for
paint. It was primed and painted. After
it was painted it was ready for the road,
and we learned that it had plenty of power
to handle the hills in SE
Minnesota. After proving
itself, it was Osmanized.
The bus is currently
continuing its
Osmanization. President
Max Pecht II formed a
committee that was
responsible for the
transformation and it
included Brad Stout,
Charles Van House, Dean
Johnson and Neil Hanson.
The Band Bus committee is well on it’s way to having the
band bus “Osmanized.”
Several other members of the band
assisted in the sanding, taping of windows
and trim, cleaning, etc. Dean Johnson is
our official photo man, and we thank him
for sharing.
The September meeting of the Shrine
Club / Oriental Band will be September
9th at George’s of Geneva. Details will be
provided by the calling committee.
Neil Hanson, Business Manager
The Osman Band Bus at the Kenyon parade.
Osman Shrine
Stated Meeting
September 4th, 6:30 pm
Osman Shrine Center
Dinner available beginning at 5:00 pm
All Osman Nobles are encouraged to attend this meeting.
Attest. Frank Spevak, Potentate • Thomas West, Recorder
Meeting starts promptly at 6:30 p.m.
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Albert Lea Shrine Club
Past Pres. Derald Morfitt, daughter Nancy
and son Greg
Greetings Nobles,
Ladies and friends. The
parade season is coming
to an end. Our last few
parades have been more
enjoyable just because it
has not been as hot and
humid. I for one look
forward to our last
parade in Mantorville,
which is September 9th,
just because we all enjoy
a wonderful meal at the
famous Hubbell House. Our parade
season has been pretty good. We didn’t do
as many parades as a couple years ago
because some of the smaller towns had
budget problems. Hopefully next year will
add a couple more.
Upcoming Events:
September 9th – ALSC Mantorville.
The new tow vehicle arrived just in time for the late season
parades.
GREAT TIME
September 16th – Shrine Sunday Fun
Day (Buttermilk Chicken)
Go to an Osman Shrine event, stated
meeting, club and unit meeting and shake
Potentate Frank Spevak’s hand. You’ll be
glad you did!!!
Greg Morfitt, Secretary, ALSC
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Greetings Nobles & Ladies!
Chang just returned from his 31st
Midwest session. It was a great time in
Grand Forks as we were reunited with
many of our Shrine friends. We were
well received in both parades down the
street to East Grand Forks where a nice
Oasis waited us. Several nobles from the
Dragon Patrol are now experienced
Camel Herders, having been fully
trained.
Eleven of us (right) attended
Midwest, and we had some help from
Nobles Gary Winter, Sean Gardiner,
Mike Nehm, and Al Christofk. Thanks
Guys!
Art Pavlish and Bruce Thomas.
Front - Bill Hubbard, Al Shufelt, Bruce Thomas, President Brent Kisro. Back - Bert Aikens,
Ill Sir John Brockman, Art Pavlish, Bob Pavek, Chris Koenig, Bob Stedman, and Doug
Brick at the Texas Roadhouse for our traditional night out. Picture by Terri Thomas.
Helpers under Chang’s skin:
Above, Mike Nehm. Right,
Sean Gardiner.
Baby Chang trying to hitch a ride with Don Harmsen and Russ
Christofk.
After returning home
from Midwest, Chang had a
parade (our 23rd this year) at
Kasson scheduled for the next day.
Before the parade the rain was on and
off, no rain as the parade started but
halfway through it
started again. The
boys got a bit wet
as did Chang.
The
committee for the
30 year Dragon
book met this
week, We
continue to
proceed on the
progress. We're
finding out this is
a major
undertaking!
We continue to review our
cart and are taking donations
for our cart fund. Thank you to
all who have contributed!
Truck repairs - Noble Doug Brick
informed the group he
contacted Jeff Hartson who
repairs rock chips in
windshields. He repaired the
chip that was starting to
crack. He was happy to do
this for free saying "Thanks
for all the good work you
guys do". A thank you was
sent to Jeff. (The
windshield looks great!)
Our sympathies and
prayers to Noble Len Hislop on the
death of his daughter Linda McCarthy
on Aug 25th.
Check us out at
www.rochesterdragon.com or rochester
dragon on facebook.
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Legion of Honor
The 2012 MSA was
great! Butch Schmit and
Jim Moore represented
the LOH at MSA this
year. They drove Noble
Moore’s truck with the
colors to lead Osman, at
the Thursday and
Rique Beslin Saturday parades.
Grand Forks was a
wonderful experience and everyone seemed
to enjoy the fun and fellowship. Noble
Moore had a very entertaining afternoon
on the Red River walk with fellow Shriners
from Abu Bekr from Sioux City Iowa. The
food/oasis/entertainment were all great.
Thanks to all the Potentate’s Aides and staff
who put a great amount of effort into
making Osman’s MSA experience
memorable.
We will have almost completed the
2012 Parade season by the time this
newsletter reaches you. We will have carried
colors and driven the Jeep at the St Paul
Park and Kenyon parades on Aug 18th.
The final parade of the season is Sept 29th
in River Falls. We would appreciate all of
the members to try and make this final
parade. Remember the LOH will continue
our tradition of celebrating the end of the
parade season at this parade. Be sure and be
there to help celebrate.
The LOH didn’t hold a formal August
meeting, rather we joined in to support
Osman at the St Paul Saints game. This
family fun event was also an opportunity to
recruit new members to both Osman as
well as LOH.
Our next meeting will be Sept.
20th at the Osman Event Center.
This is the last meeting at the
Spur due to the golf and snack
bar closing for the season. Agenda
will include choosing a
nominating committee for 2013
Officers.
The Oct. 18th meeting will be
held at Dakota Lodge #7 in
Hastings. 2103 Vermillion St. We
will have a catered meal brought
in for the members. Anyone who
brings a candidate for
Masonry/Shrine and especially
the LOH will get a free meal! Of
course the candidate will get his
meal free. We will need an
accurate count for food so please
RSVP your attendance by Oct.
15th. The nominating committee
will report on 2013 officer
nominations.
Reminder, we need to reserve
tables for the LOH for the Hufli Dinner on
Oct 29th! Get your reservations in to Jim
Smeby ASAP! Great opportunity to bring
a candidate for Osman and the LOH! Also
in Oct there is a Ceremonial at Garnet
Lodge on Oct 20th, and we will need to
bring colors!
Nov 13th is Club and Unit meeting. All
LOH members are encouraged to attend!
It’s not just for the Officers!
The November 15th meeting will be at
the Mendota VFW. We will hold our
Legion of Honor headed the Osman parade units at the St. Paul Park parade.
Jim Moore and Butch Schmidt took care of the flags
at Midwest Grand Forks.
annual elections that night for 2013
Officers.
Our December Holiday Party is Dec
12th at Mancini’s, where we will continue
another LOH tradition of fun, great food,
and installation of our 2013 Officers. Don’t
miss this meeting either as it always a
wonderful evening.
As a reminder, we have quotes on light
jackets, polos and hats. We need to
understand the number of members who
need or want new hats, new polos and/or
new light jackets before we commit funds.
Please get in touch with Vice Commander
Jim Moore with any questions. If anyone
would like to volunteer to contact the
LOH members to see if they are interested
in these items, please let me know ASAP.
If you are new to Osman Shrine and
haven’t made a decision about a unit, please
attend any of the above functions and see
what the LOH is about. You don’t have to
be a veteran to belong to a unit that
supports Osman and the colors of this great
country we live in!
Feel free to contact myself, or any of the
other members or officers, if you have any
questions or have interest in joining our
unit.
With Pride and Honor,
Rique Beslin, Commander
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Ramblings from the Potentate’s Aides
Just a quick note to
add my THANKS to all
the Potentate’s Aides
who really stepped up to
help this summer. We
had a lot of events that
needed extra help, such
as the Friday Night
Rich Johnson
Oasis before the Pote’s
Gala, which was held at
the Barn — the first “official” Osman
event to be held there!
Then just a week later we hosted the
Osman Family Picnic, which entailed
cooking weinies and burgers, plus cutting
Clowns
watermelon, setting up the pot luck tables
and assisting with the kids’ games.
The Midwest was also a huge success,
with a sellout of sloppy joes and lots of
great snacks, food and beverages to keep
everyone happy.
Potentate’s Aides this year include:
Assistant Chief Aides Ernie Flury, Jim
Gratias, Jerry Payne, and Tom Schultz,
and Aides Tim Beck, Mike Elwell, John
Hawthorne, Norm Hodge, Dave
McKinnon, Bob Misner, Don Nelson,
Dan Ochocki, Al Ouradnik, Ron Pew,
John Watson, Andy Weiss, and Mike
Werth. A special thanks to their Ladies
for allowing them to take time to help us.
Look for these hard-working Aides at
various events during the year and thank
Osman Cycle Corps
Jeff Olsen helps Mike Elwell and Norm
Hodge cook burgers and brats at the
Family picnic.
them for making these events more fun.
Rich Johnson
Chief Potentate’s Aide
The Osman Shrine clowns have
survived another Midwest. We sent three
clowns into the depths of competition,
with success.
Tom Schultz came home with a solid
2nd place for being a Character Clown,
Mark Galloway achieved a 3rd place in
the Tramp/Hobo, and last but not least,
Travis Rather came home with the packet
that he was given when he arrived on
Thursday. However: Travis should have
placed in both in the White faced clown
competion and in parade-ability using the
three-piece chicken dinner skit. There will
be a chance next year for Travis to take the
gold.
The clowns were well represented by
the three clowns that were at the Midwest,
Thank you!
Dizzie (Mark Galloway)
The Corps getting ready to head home after the Saturday morning MSA parade.
Roaring down the street at the St. Paul Park parade.
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Alexandria Shrine Club and 4 Wheelers
The Alexandria Shrine Club met at the
shrine building in Alexandria in Jul. We
had good weather and a good pot luck
meal with burgers and brats. Noble Loren
conducted the meeting and noble Ralph
Berg gave the invocation.
Noble Mike Denke’s Grandma is doing
well after the loss of her twin sister. Noble
Ron Williams is doing well
and looking good.
Brother Allan
LaValley passed
away recently.
Amelia still
has a few
DVD’s of the
presentation
she gave at
the
Christmas
party last
year.
Ron and Fran
Williams
We are busy with parades with MSA
coming up soon. The rides have been
looking pretty good so far, but the end of
the season is coming up.
Circus co-chair Ralph Berg thanked
everyone for their wonderful co-operation
on the circus. Noble Ralph and Bill
Weaver will be retiring from the position
this year. Thanks for the great job.
Revenues were up
this year, but
expenses were also
up, should have
final totals in the
August meeting.
Good news
from the last
Imperial Session is
that the wife
and
children
of a
Shriner
are
allowed
to be in a
motorized
vehicle
during a nonshrine
sponsored
parade. There are
some exceptions to
this, but overall,
great job Imperial.
This is a giant step
forward for Shriners
everywhere.
October is our
last payment on the
four wheelers. A big thank you to all that
have been a part of this, it’s greatly
appreciated.
Got told from Jim G. to mention that
the Alex 4-Wheelers are now the "Award
Winning 4-Wheelers" since MSA in
Grand Forks. The 4-Wheelers got 2nd
place in the obstacle course. Way to go
guys!!
Brion Golde, Secretary
Ward and Carol Sonsteby
Alexandria Shrine Club
& Four Wheelers
ALEXANDRIA, MN
Meeting the Third Tuesday of Every Month
Amelia Golde, daughter of Alexandria 4 Wheeler Brion Golde,
found this website called wordle.net and have used it for school
projects and decided to use it to do a Shrine Wordle!!
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Rochester Shrine Club
Greetings Nobles and
Ladies,
Can you believe it, the
summer is winding
down. What a HOT
summer for parades.
We are all in need of
Art Pavlish rest and refreshment
after this parade season.
We had an awesome night for the
RASC picnic in June, I think all that
attended had a great time and the food
was delicious.
There was also a great attendance at
the Glen Paulin golf outing, thanks to
Dick Thompson and John Brockman
who set it up! It was a very nice day.
Thanks to everyone who attended these
two outings!
It was nice to see so many of you at
Midwest in Grand Forks. Two great
parades and some very interesting fun
times and Oases!
It's time to start the fall and winter
Rochester Area
Shrine Club
2012 Schedule
Tentative Schedule
September 5 - Wine Tasting -
Hosted by Zagalas
October - Fall Fundraiser
October 3 - 1st Wed - RASC
Board meeting at the Clarion
in Shrine Room
October 29 - Monday -
Hufli/Turkey Shoot
November 7 - 1st Wed - ANNUAL
MEETING - RASC Meeting,
Clarion in Shrine Room
November 9-10 - Herberger
Community Days
December 21 - Christmas Ball,
Rochester Event Center
www.RochesterAreaShrineClub.org
programs for the Shrine Club. We are
starting off with a wine tasting on
Wednesday, September 5th at the
Rochester Event Center. It will be
similar to last year's event and include
some of that rest and refreshment I
mentioned before. Bring your ladies
out for a fun evening.
October 3rd we will have a RASC
board meeting at the Clarion Inn and
kick off our semi-annual fund raiser of
Herberger Coupon Booklets.
October 29th we will again partake
in the Hufli at the Osman Shrine
Center. November 7th is our annual
meeting and election of officers.
Lastly in December we will have our
Christmas Ball on Friday December
21st. Please mark your calendars now.
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 5th -
WINE TASTING - Hosted by Zagalas
Rochester Event Center 6:00 PM -
7:30 PM - Door Prizes, Hors d'oeuvres,
Free Parking, Cash Bar.
Tickets are available for $10.00 per
person. Bring your ladies for a relaxing
get together. Hors d'oeuvres are being
catered by Canadian Honker.
Wear your FEZ. RSVP requested by
Monday September 3rd - call or email
Art Pavlish 507-254-6220
apavlish@charter.net
"Tip of the Fez" is a monthly
acknowledgement to those that
continue to support our Shrine.
This month I would like to recognize
Illustrious Sirs Dick Thompson and
John Brockman for their fine
work in getting the Glen Paulin Golf
Outing organized. Nice job Ill. Sirs!
FALL FUNDRAISER - HERBERGER
COUPON BOOKS
Nobles, the Herberger coupon books
are available. Two booklets are being
mailed today to members of RASC.
The booklets cost $5.00 each. RASC
gets to keep all monies collected. If you
need more than two booklets, let me
know. We sold over two hundred books
this spring with a revenue of $1,448.67
for RASC!! Let’s shoot for bringing in
$2,000.00 for this fall's campaign. The
Community Day is November 9-10.
Please offer to help!
MEMBERSHIP
Did you know RASC has 129
members of which 113 are paid up for
2012. We are always looking for
additional members to join the social
activities of the Rochester Area Shrine
Club. If you know of anyone not on
the list who would enjoy being a
member of RASC please invite them to
join! Our September event would be a
wonderful opportunity to invite them.
If they would like to become members,
they can join by paying annual dues of
$15.00 which goes towards supporting
our social activities.
Fraternally,
Art Pavlish, RASC President
LOST SPUR BAR & GRILL
Bar & Grill will be closing from November 1st –
March 1st. Your Club or Unit can still have their
meetings here, they just have to
call Geri to let her know.
Geri Lockrem 651-454-2330
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Chanters
It looks as though we are done with 90 degrees every
day. Sure was a hot summer, but we survived again.
True Minnesotans!
We had our picnic on Sunday, August 5th. It was
interesting to have it in the warehouse area, and it all
worked out just fine. All in attendance had a good
time.
We have a parade in September in River Falls,
Wisconsin. This is always a good time…brats and
caramel rolls for breakfast---a good place for Gordy with
his cast iron stomach! It’s always a nice clean parade
with lots of people on the street watching.
We can now have family members in a civic parade,
such as St. Paul Park. Our wives can ride on our float if
they wish. This is with the permission of the Potentate.
For each petal on the shamrock
This brings a wish you way---
Good health, good luck, and happiness
For today and every day
Es Selamu Aleikum
The Scribe
Rochester Cycle Patrol
Chanters added their voices to the July Ceremonial. Back row, Ray Hobot,
John Drake, Gordon Eddy, Dan Skoog, and Jeff Keehn. Front row, Gale
Campbell, Jerry Launderville, Darwin Korum, Glen Anderson and Dean
Strand.
From page 4
Who’s leg
hasn’t seen
the sun since
1978? Jeff
Olsen put on
his bootsmade-forsplashing
for
the Divan
Dunk at the
Family Picnic.
Scenes
from the
Motor Corps
competition in
Grand Forks.
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Directors Staff
Greetings Nobles,
We just returned
from the MSA in
Grand Forks, ND,
hosted by Kem temple.
There were fourteen
temples represented
Ron Clarstrom and everyone enjoyed
the festivities.
Director’s Staff put on a Camel
Herders degree with twenty-three
Gary Ness, Gene Dunne, Mike Nehm, Bill
Henry, Kent Swedberg and Ron Clarstrom
getting ready to present the Camel Herders
degree to 23 candidates, some from other
Temples.
Hauling in the camel.
candidates some from other temples.
Everybody enjoyed it. A special thanks
to Steve Hoyer and Art Lemke from the
Mighty Mites for their assistance.
Another note of thanks to Mr. Tom
Wurdeman who at one time owned
Wurdeman Piano Co. who
tunes and repairs calliopes. He
met with Kent Swedberg at the
warehouse and performed some
maintenance to our calliope at
no charge. His father installed it
in the original Osman vehicle.
We regret to inform you that
Mr. Gene Dunne and his wife
Marilyn are leaving this area for
San Diego, Ca. where they once
lived. This came about rather
quickly and they will be gone
by the end of September. Gene
has been Directors Staff
treasurer for many years.
Our August 20th dinner
meeting at DeGidio’s with
thirty plus in attendance was a great
send off for Gene and Marilyn. Thank
you Gene for all your dedication and
hard work for Osman and the Director’s
Staff. Good Luck and God bless.
Hope to see you at the events. Have
a great month.
Keep on Rollin' with the
Director's Staff
Ron Clarstrom
Makenna Thorsen, 3, or Taylors Falls, along with
Judyu Peterson got “nosed” by Dizzie the clown at
the Chisago County Fair. Dizzie represents the
Osman Shrnine Circus in support of Shriners
Hospitals for Children. A screenling clinic for
children with bone, muscle, joint or other oblems
was held July 28 in Rush City.
Even a shower didn’t help.
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 will
need to know to
become a clown.
Rick “Trickie” Arends
Phone 763-755-5508
trickietheclown@aol.com
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A Thank You Letter
from a Father and Son
By Branden Bruce Nuñez Rios,
patient at Shriners Hospitals for Children ® – Los Angeles
My name is Branden Bruce Nuñez Rios. I am 15 years
old and have been cared for at Shriners Hospitals for
Children for eight years and counting. My accident
happened November 8, 2003 at 10 a.m. My cousin and I
wanted to ride a motorcycle so we went to fill the gas,
but we did not close the gas cap firmly enough. When
we were riding, the motorcycle flipped. The gas leaked
out and caught the engine and motorcycle on fire. In
seconds, the motorcycle blew up and my whole body was burning.
knew that I was badly injured. Everything was blurry and happened so quickly.
I was taken to a local hospital and my parents were told that there was an
Children – Northern California to stabilize my burns. Once stabilized, I was
receiving multiple burn scar revisions to minimize my scars.
received from everyone at Shriners Hospitals for Children gave me strength. My
doctors were wonderful.
I really enjoy skateboarding, making music and boxing. Boxing has showed me
that nothing can stop
me. My life now is great
and I have a story to
tell. It reminds people
that life can only be
lived once. If I could
give other kids advice,
I would say never give
up. Believe in yourself
let anything in life stop
you. Keep strong!
By Jose Nuñez,
father of patient Branden Bruce Nuñez Rios
J.R. Martinez, a
burn survivor
and winner
of popular TV
show “Dancing
with the Stars,”
autographed
Branden’s
picture with an
encouraging
message.
That Saturday morning eight years ago, our life was
drastically changed when my son Branden had a motorcycle
accident. The fire burned 90 percent of my son’s body.
I remember looking at him and feeling helpless and
overwhelmed by a pain I can’t describe. I asked God for
help and did not know if I would ever overcome the pain.
I could only pray that God will save my son. Indeed, my
prayer was answered when a family member told us about
Shriners Hospitals for Children. I felt the warmth and
reassurance as soon as I walked into the hospital and
realized the expertise of my doctors. For families going
through similar experiences, I would say relax, pray and
know that your loved ones are in good hands at Shriners
Hospitals for Children.
www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org
OSMAR12ATYL
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CLUB & UNIT HEADS
OFFICERS
President:
James Gratias
320-762-1166
jgnapa@earthlink.nett
Vice President:
Dave Tabor
651-206-8574
happydavet99@hotmail.com
Secretary/Treasurer:
Brent Metcalf
651-739-3653
brent.metcalf@comcast.net
CLUBS & UNITS
ALBERT LEA SHRINE CLUB
ALBERT LEA CARS
Jerry Pineau, President
507-438-3690
jandttreasure@yahoo.comm
ALEXANDRIA AREA
SHRINE CLUB
Loren Van Wyck, President
320-283-5006
lvanwyck@runestone.net
ALEXANDRIA CALLIOPE &
FOUR-WHEELERS
Chris Fischer, Captain
320-491-8083t
AUSTIN AREA SHRINE CLUB
AUSTIN ORIENTAL BAND
Max Pecht II, President
507-437-7144
Email mapecht@smig.net
BLOOMING PRAIRIE SHRINE CLUB
Andrew Weiss, President
507-528-2533
CANNON VALLEY SHRINE CLUB
Robert Boesen, President
507-789-5820
CHANTERS
Jeffrey Keehn, President
651-774-3677
e-mail j.keehn@comcast.net
CIGAR CLUB
Mike Ordorff
612-919-0475
anawesomecarpenter@
yahoo.com
CLOWNS
Don Danielson, President
952-445-7234
ACACIA PARK
CEMETERY
A non-profit
perpetual care cemetery
serving all faiths
since 1925.
Stop by to view
our picturesque grounds,
the old stone chapel and our impressive
Veterans Memorial.
You’ll like our majestic view.
2151 Pilot Knob Road
Mendota Heights, MN 55120-1198
651-452-1555
acaciapark@aol.com • Fax 651-452-2986
DIRECTORS STAFF
Ronald Clarstrom, President
763-754-5547
e-mail rcclarstrom@gmail.com
DRUM & BUGLE CORPS
Dave Tabor, Captain
651-206-8574
happydavet99@hotmail.com
EAST CENTRAL SHRINE CLUB
Mike Carroll, President
320-358-4354
mcarroll@genesiswireless.us
FRIENDLY VALLEY SHRINE CLUB
Jim Smith, President
651-459-8320
psmith8320@msn.com
HI-HATS
Doug Pope, President
651-453-0636
douglaspope1@comcast.net
LEGION OF HONOR
William Beslin, Commander
651-322-4562
e-mail riquebeslin@gmail.com
MANKATO AREA SHRINE CLUB
Ted Hoogenraad, President
507-388-8338
tedhoogenraad@gmail.com
MANKATO T-BIRDS
Steve Igou, President
507-546-3827
tbirdsigou@yahoo.com
MIGHTY MITES
Tim Gangnon, Crew Chief
651-439-9311
timgangnon@comcast.com
NOMADS
Bob Golder, President
651-777-3781
Email curlerbob@aol.com
OSMAN CYCLE CORPS
Dennis Sherwood, Captain
952-937-5054
dennis@hometechniques.com
PAST POTENTATES
James Berg, President
651-260-9333
jim@twincitiesmagic.com
PATROL
George Carlson, Captain
651-774-7793
PIPE BAND
Greg McGee, President
651-222-6437
mcg226@comcast.net
PROVOST
Gary Winter , Captain
651-484-1763
gwwinter@comcast.net
ROCHESTER AREA SHRINE CLUB
Art Pavlish, President
507-254-6220
apavlish@charter.net
ROCHESTER CYCLE PATROL
Jerry Dohrn, President
507-380-0445
ROCHESTER DRAGON PATROL
Brent Kisro, President
507-251-5317
brent.kisro@gmail.com
ROCHESTER MERRY MEDICS
Gaylord Maxson, President
507-356-8927
pljohnson@kmtel.com
ST. CLOUD AREA SHRINE CLUB
Roger Nordean, President
320-230-3495
rogernordean@aol.com
ST. CLOUD GO-KARTS
Mike Yankovec, Captain
320-493-0776
mikeyanko@gmail.com
SHEIKS
Steve Hoyer, Captain
651-487-1089
steve.hoyer@thermofisher.com
WINONA AREA SHRINE CLUB
Robert Stedman, President
507-454-7209
rdstedman@yahoo.com
ZAGALAS – ROCHESTER CHAPTER
Scott Hippert, President
507-250-1058
sbhip@hipperts.com
ZAGALAS – ST. CLOUD CHAPTER
Roger Robinson, President
320-420-8142
rrobinson@
global-continuum.com
ZAGALAS – ST. PAUL CHAPTER
David Gagnon, President
651-436-6765
dd.gagnon@hotmail.com
Attention Clubs & Units: Make sure you have a person appointed to
make a monthly report to The Osman. Return your report by the
deadline (usually around the 15th of the month) to
doreen@osmanshrine.org or mail to
2750 Sibley Memorial Highway, St. Paul 55121
(651) 452-5660 • Fax (651) 683-0231
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55125
❑ VISA ❑ MASTERCARD
Limited edition ties and forgetme-not
pins are available as a
fundraiser for
the Transportation
& Aid Fund.
They will be
available
while supplies last.
One tie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35
One pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25
Buy together . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$50
Two ties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60
Two pins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$40
(If they need to be mailed,
add $5.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$_____
TOTAL ENCLOSED: . . . . . . . . . . . .$_____
Name
__________________________________
Address
_________________________________
City/State/Zip
_________________________________
Email
________________________________
Signature
____________________________________
Make checks payable to Osman Shrine and mail to
Joan Spevak • 9967 Starlight Drive • Woodbury, MN
EXPIRATION DATE ______________
CARD # ____________________________________________________
V-Code (from back of card) ___________________________________
Paul Allen • David Barker • Wayne Becker •
Jeffrey Bester • Lawrence Bestler • Robert Beuc •
John Bierman • Joseph Bostany • Brian Burgess •
Joseph Burnham • Charles Carroll • Estevan
Cortinas • John Davenport • Alyn Dull • Robert
Eckstrom • Lee Fielder • Fred Fielding • James
Fogarty • Lawrence Gold
Dr. Christopher Goodman • George Gossman •
James Gratias • Edward Halpaus • Donald
Harmsen • Michael Hawkins • Curtis Allen Hayes
• David Hellstern • John Henry Jr • William
Henslin • Edward Highum • Norman Horton Sr •
Gene Hustad • Bruce Johnson •
Glenn Johnson •
Wallace Johnson •
Kurt Johnson •
Steven Johnson
• Hess Kline •
Robert
Lampe •
Richard
Lange •
Sheldon
Larsen •
Edward
Lindquist •
David
Lokensgard •
James Love •
Eugene Major •
Stanley Mann •
Russell Meister • Michael
Meyer • Wayne Milburn • Jason
Mosher • Bruce Newell • Rolf Olson
P.P. David Park • Robert Pavek • Daniel Peloquin
• Richard Purcell • Delano (Don) Quinnell • R
David Reynolds • Scott Rich • Gary Sanchez •
Larry Sandburg • C Perry Schenk • Darryl
Schmidt • Laurence Schmit • Clarence Schroeder
• William Shimer • Allan Shufelt • Brian Sigstad •
Dr. Silmar Skibsted • Edwin Smith • Arthur
Stambaugh • William Stanley • Stephen
Steinmetz • Richard Stockwell • Charles Strain •
Dean Strand • Wayne Streiff • Lester Strouse Jr •
Jack Edward Swenson • Jodie Tesch • Bruce
Thomas • Alan Tuntland • Frederick Ulrich •
Donald Vaughn • William Weaver • Glenn Robert
Wiessner • Samuel Wilson • Roger Winberg
S E P T.
The Osman Shrine Cycle Corps is a precision
drill team made up of Shrine Masons with a
passion for riding and performing.
If you’re interested in joining us, call the office 651-452-5660
or Jerry Schmidt, gnbschmidt@aol.com
Needed: A few good men to provide a Color Guard for all
Osman official parades and ceremonials. We are also a social
group and work at the Circus. Call Jim at 651-455-3110.
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Ross puts on the fez
for kids
As a member of the Austin Shrine Club, Ross
Mickelsen helps children with serious medical
problems receive treatment at the Shriners
Hospital in Minneapolis.
He's been with the club for 37 years, joining
about two years after he and his wife,
Jan, moved to Austin from
Northfield. Jan also is involved in
many of the Shriners'
philanthropic activities.
Ross is one of two Austin
Shrine members to drive children
and their family members to the
Minneapolis hospital. He makes
one to four trips a month as
needed.
The hospital focuses on
orthopedic and
neuromusculoskeletal problems,
and all Shriners hospitals treat
patients for free. In 2010, they
began seeking reimbursement
from insurance companies, but the
Shriners continue to pay for any care
“There’s such a feeling of pride...” Ross said of how
he feels about helping transport these kids get to
Shriners Hospital
not covered by insurers.
Ross and Jan told me about one little
girl they got
to know by
Ross taking
her to the
Shrine
hospital for
several
appointments.
When
the girl was 2
years old, she
lost a hand
in a horrific
accident.
Since then,
she's been
fitted with
two or three
different
prosthetic
hands, and
Ross has taken
her for those
fittings.
"He has a photo of himself with this
little girl ... the first hand she got, up at
the Shrine hospital, they took a picture
of her and she put the hand out and
hung on to Ross’ hand with it," Jan
said.
"It's just ... it's almost indescribable,"
Ross said of how he felt. "Your heart
goes into your chest and there's such a
feeling of pride."
The couple also talked about a young
man Ross has taken to the Shriners
hospital for physical therapy in a pool.
The young man, now a recent high
school graduate, doesn't have use of his
legs.
"With that particular patient, I go at
least twice a year, sometimes as much as
four times. And we also furnish him
with all of his chairs," Ross said.
He talked about the hospital, saying
he’s been amazed by the children there,
who at such young ages, deal with pain
and disabilities. "And they all have such
wonderful attitudes," he said.
Ross also participates in all of the
parades the Austin Shriners walk in —
this summer, they have 23. The money
they collect at the parades goes to the
children's hospital and local charities.
Often during the parades, Ross said
he'll hear a yell from the crowd —
something like, "'Thank you! My
grandson went through your hospital!'
And, it's just great. It gives you the
shivers when somebody hollers that at
you," he said.
Edie Grossfield writes Volunteers in
Action. email
egrossfield@postbulletin.com.
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Dear Auxiliary Members and Friends of
the Auxiliary,
It has been great to see so many of you
at the many Shrine events this past month:
the Potentate’s Gala, Family Masonic /
Shrine Picnic, MSA, parades etc.
Illustrious Sir Frank and Lady Joan’s Gala
was well attended and lots of fun. Many
people came in costume which added a
flare to the evening.
You may have seen the news article that
KARE 11-TV recently ran regarding a
young boy in the Twin Cities who had
been helped by Shriners Hospital for
Children- Twin Cities (see page 10). This
young boy has the same congenital defect
that Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius has.
Shriners Hospital for Children – Twin
Cities made prosthetic legs for this young
boy and the prosthetic legs were similar to
Please print or type
❑ Memorial Gift
❑ Honorarium Gift
Made by
___________________ _______________
In Memory of/Honor of
__________________________________
Send acknowledgement to:
__________________________________
Name
__________________________________
Address
Make checks payable to: Osman Womens
Auxiliary. Send check along with this
form to: Elizabeth Ekholm, Memorial
Chairman. 1703 Lilac Lane. Mendota
Heights, MN 55118
Stephanie Norte
(daughter of Captain of
the Guard Larry Norte),
Amanda Troester and
Brooke Salfer worked on
a project for FCCLA
(Family, Careers,
Communities, and
Leaders of America) at
Pine Island school.
Their project was to
increase the awareness
of Shriners Hospital
for Children, Twin
Cities in their
community, and to
raise funds to donate
to the Womens
Auxiliary to be used for the
wheelchair fund. We want to say thank you to these
girls and their instructor for choosing this project and contributing
to our cause.
those of Oscar Pistorius. It is so wonderful
to hear about the amazing work done by
our Hospital. We are so fortunate to have
a Shrine Hospital in the Twin Cities.
Thank you to everyone who continues
to collect pop tabs for the auxiliary. The
office was overflowing with pop tabs which
were taken out to the Auxiliary office this
week. Thank you for collecting the tabs.
We have three great Auxiliary events
coming up these next three months. The
first event is scheduled for Saturday,
September 22, 2012. This will be the High
Tea Luncheon at the Lake Elmo Inn at
11:30 AM, with guest speaker, Carol
Schuelke, Director of the Radiology
Department at Shriners Hospital for
Children – Twin Cities. It is always so
interesting to hear about the new things
they are doing at the Hospital. An added
attraction again this year is that the “What
Not Boutique” across the street from the
Lake Elmo Inn will be open for our
shopping pleasure following the luncheon.
Anyone attending the luncheon will get a
15% discount on all of your purchases at
the Boutique. Hats are welcomed at the
High Tea Luncheon. If you have a hat, new
or old, feel free to wear it; however, hats are
not required.
The next event will be on Saturday,
October 27, at 11:30 AM at the Osman
Event Center. This will be a Luncheon with
guest speaker Eleanor Ostman, who is a
food writer for the St. Paul Pioneer Press.
The last event for 2012 will be on
Saturday, November 17. This will be our
Holiday event, “Christmas at the Swedish
Institute” with a luncheon and tour. This
event will be a great way to get into the
2012 ACTIVITIES
Sept. 22 - Saturday
High Tea
- 11:30 a.m. Lake Elmo Inn
3442 Lake Elmo Avenue North
Oct. 27 - Saturday
Luncheon - 11:30
Eleanor Ostman, Food Writer
for St. Paul Pioneer Press;
Osman Shrine Center/Lost Spur
November 17 - Saturday
11:15 - Christmas at the Swedish
Institute, Luncheon and Tour
2600 Park Ave., Minneapolis
Questions call: Kay Skoog (651) 653-0814
spirit of the holidays. The Swedish
Institute will be all decorated for the
holidays for this event, and they have a
great gift shop where you can start your
holiday shopping if you wish. Mark your
calendars for these events. You won’t want
to miss any of these fun luncheons.
Again, it is a pleasure and honor to
serve as your Chairman. If you have any
questions or concerns, please contact me.
Rose West, Chairman
rwest330@hotmail.com
651-459-3813
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Potentate’s Lady Joan Spevak
HAPPY TRAVELS!
We had a marvelous time enjoying the
fellowship/parades/dinners and meetings
with our Shrine friends in Charlotte, NC.
Our Imperial Lady Jan Madsen’s
fundraising project this year is "Planting A
Seed." She has created a beautiful flower
pin that will help support our Shriner's
International Research Team. Did you
know our researchers developed the
product that is now labeled "Ensure?”
The formula was created to help our
patients with their nutritional needs.
Now, it helps everyone. Just one of the
"little" things the Shrine does to help
others. If you would like information on
the fundraiser, please contact me.
So glad everyone had a great time “At
The Movies.” We were blessed to have
guests from all over the country including
Potentates from El Riad, Kem, Khartum,
Zor and Zuhrah. We received many
comments from non Shrine folks who
want to learn more about how much fun
we have! There were innovative costumes,
delicious food offerings, lots of dancing
and prizes! Thank you to our daughters,
Kate and Mari, for pulling together the
unique table decorations and all who
helped make it a very memorable event.
This year’s Osman/Masonic Family
Picnic was the first to be held at our
"Barn." The DJ was great! He helped
everyone get up and move to the "Shrine
Shuffle," provided music for the games for
the children and young at heart, and set a
jumpin' background for "Dunk The
Divan." I "accidentally" pushed the dunk
tank button when Frank was sitting on
the board. OOPS! Down he went! We
raffled off the lanterns I donated from the
Party-Lite Party held in the early Spring.
Arlene Thordson and Andrea Sandstrom
took home the lanterns. With the "Dunk
The Divan" and Lantern Raffle, we earned
over $300 for the Transportation and Aid
Fund. Thank you to all who made it such
a great day!
Kem Shrine in Grand Forks, ND,
hosted the Midwest Shrine Association
this year. We drove up on our cycle,
which I have dubbed our "Summer
Cabin." Five Imperial Officers and their
Ladies attended. The weather was
fantastic. Oasis was always open, staffed
by great Nobles and their ladies. Super
Thanks to all who made it possible.
Competitions were fierce. I attended the
Motor Corp Breakfast on Saturday with
Frank. Osman brought home many
awards which makes all of us proud!
The next weekend brought, you
guessed it, more parades! Thank you to
all who attended the Newport Lodge
Pancake Breakfast before the St. Paul Park
Parade. Then it was off to Kenyon on our
"Summer Cabin." The ride was quite
quick, parade short and Oasis a blast!
Thank you to PP Frank Peterson and his
Lady Bev for hosting and making
everyone feel welcome. It is wonderful
when we can all go out and support each
other to keep our organizations hearty.
My Mom, Joan, and son Frank rode
with us up to Pine City to share
hospitality with East Central Shrine Club.
Being "City Kids" it is not often we get to
spend a day by a lake and picnic. Baked
Ham, ooberdelicious cheesy potatoes, lots
of salads, appetizers and homemade
deserts were the fare. We invited all to
share in the upcoming events and
answered questions about what was
happening in Osmanland.
Sadly, we have to say "see you soon" to
Gene Dunne from our Directors Staff.
He is retiring to sunny California. Road
trip anyone? He was honored by his
fellow Shriners and their Ladies at a
scrumptious dinner where he was
presented a masterpiece of art created by
Kent Swedberg of a Minnesota Viking
head. There were over four different
woods used to create the piece. Maybe
Kent can be cajoled into making one for
OSMAN PROVOST
GUARD
you!
The
Membership
Committee is
really doing a
marvelous job
of hosting
events. We
attended the
St. Paul Saints
tailgate and
game in
August. Lots of new faces we may see
again at the Ceremonial being conducted
at Garnet Lodge, in White Bear on
October 20th. There will be a dinner to
follow. Ladies are always welcome.
September will bring more travel to El
Riad's Pote's Country Jamboree and the
last Temple Parade in River Falls with Zor.
We so very much enjoy visiting other
Shrine Centers and learning about their
efforts to support our great philanthropy.
There are a few remaining ties and pins
available for our Transportation and Aide
Fundraising effort this year. Consider
giving one to a friend for a gift. You will
make them happy and know you are
helping others too.
If there is an event you would like us
to attend, please contact us. We are very
much looking forward to a wonderful Fall
and Holiday Season. We will try to keep
the "Summer Cabin" open/running as
long as possible. Thank you to all who
have made our travels so very rich with
memories, there are lots more to come!
Now taking Individual and Corporate gift
orders for a mid November delivery
• Colossal Cashews in 20 and 30 oz.
• Classic Mixed Nuts in 20 and 30 oz. decanters & 14 oz Gift Tin.
• Pecan Puddles in 8 oz boxes & 19.5 oz. decanters, Milk
Chocolate and/or Dark Chocolate.
• New Sales Brochure for 201212 with over 120 gift items.
Contact any Provost Guard or:
Purchases are for the benefit of Osman Provost Unit.
Purchases are not deductible as charitable contributions.
Alan Christofk
651-274-9017 days
651-430-2559 evening or
achristofk@earthlink.net
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Mat-Sha Temple No. 62, Daughters of the Nile
Judy Moon,
Queen
The
Supreme
Queen is
coming!
This is
always an
exciting
event for
our
Temple.
Supreme
Queen Suzie Schumacher will
be at our Temple on Monday,
October 15 for our
Ceremonial and Banquet.
Mark your calendar; you
won’t want to miss this.
The Ceremonial begins at
2:00 p.m. Your spouse is
invited to join us at 5:30 p.m.
for the Social and 6:00 p.m.
for the Banquet. RSVP Jane
Larson at (651) 636-5473.
Christine (from Phantom), aka PQ Jane Larson; Queen
Judy Moon; and Scarlett in green velvet (aka Dawn
Hurd) were show stoppers at the Potentate’s Gala.
The visit and tour of the
Twin City Shriners®
Hospital with the Supreme
Queen will be on Tuesday,
October 16 at 12:30 p.m.
If you have not visited our
hospital, I encourage you
to attend. It reminds us
that we have touched the
lives of and benefited so
many children and their
families and inspires us to
continue our good work.
Stated Session
Saturday, September 15, 2012
10:00 am • Luncheon 11:30 am
Masonic Center
Official Visit of the
Supreme Queen
Monday, October 15, 2012
Ceremonial 2:00 pm • Social 5:30 pm
Banquet 6:00 pm • Masonic Center
Supreme Queen’s Tour of
Shriners Hospital
Tuesday, October 16 • 12:30 pm
Spaghetti Dinner
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Noon • Masonic Center
Stated Session
Saturday, November 17, 2012
10:00 am • Luncheon 11:30 am
Masonic Center
And don’t forget our delicious
Spaghetti Dinner on October 28 at
12:00 noon at the Masonic Center.
All events at 200 E. Plato Blvd except
the visit to the hospital.
Nile Love,
Judy Moon, Queen,
Mat-Sha Temple
Potentate’s Chief Aide Rich Johnson escorts Queen Judy
Moon at the Potentate’s Gala.
Did you know . . .
Due to the generosity of the members, their
families and friends, Daughters of the Nile has
placed Gold Plaques on the philanthropic walls of
all of the twenty-two Shriners Hospitals for
Children®. These contributions represent over $50
million dollars since 1924 when our philanthropy
was established.
Professional Service
with a Personal Touch
Queen, Daughters of
the Nile Mat Sha
Temple 2009-2010
Real Estate, Business,
Estate Planning, Elder
Law, Probate Matters
Suite 801, Rosedale Towers
1700 West Highway 36
Roseville, Minnesota 55113
651-636-5473 • Fax: 651-636-0437
jane@janejlarson.com • www.janejlarson.com
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2011 OSMAN PAPER SUPPORTERS
MEMORIALS
Warren & Doreen Lynch
In Memory of PP Mike Hildebrand,
Dick McNary, PP Tom Huppert and Doris
Plachecki
Leonard Schrade
In Memory of Carole Schrade
Wayne Longwell
In Memory of Jerry Longwell &
Richard K. Brown
Henry L. Gleason
In Memory of Henry L. Millis
Stephen Oian
In Memory of Earl, Shirley & Tim Oian
Ann Palmer
In Memory of E. Dale Palmer
Jerry & Nancy Payne
In Memory of Archie Hohenwald
Dorothee Angel
In Memory of Harold Angel
Russ, Ralph & Alan Christofk
In Memory of Joe Christofk, father &
grandfather
Russ & Ralph Christofk
In Memory of Chester Schoenrock
Bill & Bonnie Newell
In Memory of Heidi & Carter Newell
Kent & Karen Swedberg
In Memory of Kenneth Swedberg
Trudy Harper
In Memory of Oscar M. Olin
Floyd Forsberg
In Memory of Liz Forsberg
Jan Konkler
In Memory of James Konkler
Tom & Rose West
In Memory of P.P. Lloyd F. West
of El Riad
Dave Lokensgard
In Memory of Art Lokensgard, father
John E Raymond
In Memory of Albert E Raymond (Tim)
St Cloud Shrine Club
In memory of all departed St. Cloud Shriners
SUPPORT YOUR OSMAN PAPER
Hank Brimmer
In Memory of P.P. Charles Brimmer
& P.P. William Dodge
Marvin Felderman Jr.
In Memory of Lon Levitz, Billy Pinnell
and Dick McNary
Corrine Bergstrom
In Memory of Robert “Bob” Bergstrom
Pat Huber
In Memory of Bill Huber
PP Al & Anne Koenig
In Memory of PP Merlin & Ethel Kvaal
Brian Sigstad
In Memory of Harold & Pearl Sigstad
Robert & Carol Stedman
Darwin & Barbara Korum
In Memory of Roger & Ann Thompson
William H. Witte
In Memory of Doivna Rae Witte
Scott & Lorene Hough
In Memory of Dean Hough
Elinor L. Keller
In Memory of P.P. Fred J. Keller
William T. Hubbard
In Memory of Virta A Hubbard
Art Lemke
In Memory of Shieks and Mighty Mites
Marian Evans
In Memory of Wayne Evans
Roger Sorenson
In Memory of Ed Fridholm &
Paul (Tony) Snyder
Ann Erickson
In Memory of P.P. D. Sam Erickson
Hi-Hats
In Memory of Warren Hinze
Michael Horn
In Memory of Carla Horn
Joe & Carol Burnham
In Memory of Chester Perry
Theodore Veilleux
In Memory of Darlene Veilleux
Honoraria and Memorials are $35.00 and a Supporter is $25.00.
Call the office at (651) 452-5660 • Fax (651) 683-0231 •
doreen@osmanshrine.org. Thanks!
SUPPORTERS
Tom Huppert, PP
John & Bebbi Thorstad
Dennis & Elaine Boom P.P. Jim & Joan Sweitzer
Joe Hill
Russ & Bev Boogren
Peter & Dolores Kloskowski Heather Krastins Lambert
Arthur & Janice Lingo George & Arline Carlson
P.P. Peter & Elizabeth Ekholm P.P. Roger Robinson
P.P. Mike & Linda Wilk P.P. John Brockman
P.P. L.L.(Fay) Hassie
Norm Hodge
P.P. Frank & Bev Peterson Osman Drum & Bugle Corp
Cannon Valley Shrine Club Osman Legion of Honor
Ray & Dianne Hobot P.P. David & Marjorie Park
Leonard Hislop
Daughters of the Nile
Mat-Sha Temple #62
Russ & Pauline Christofk
Van and Jan Kellogg
Dr. James & Diane Tuorila
Dave Kramer
Larry R. Cook
John & Patricia Drake
Herb & Jerine Erickson
Brad & Sandra Drake
Herb & Marcia Bernick
Edware & LuWana Gerads
Hartley & Alice Hedberg
Art Lemke
P.P. Jerry Plachecki
Osman Womens Auxiliary
Edward & Audrey Highum
Members
Alexandria Area SC
Osman Director’s Staff
Provost
Alyn & Anna Dull
Mankato T-Birds
Albert Lea Shrine Club
Mankato Shrine Club
Dan & Kathy Flicek
Gary & Sharon Wettschreck
PP Rahn & Ann Lund
Chet Harvey
Dean & Marcella Strand
Austin Shrine Club
Rochester Zagalas Shrine
Austin Oriental Band
Club
Chris & Denise Koenig
Jim & Dianna Herriott
David Koenig
Lloyd & Pat Rogers
Neil & Mary Hanson
Mike Hildebrand, PP
Betty Porter
HONORARIA
Jerry & Nancy Payne
In Honor of 2011-12
Queen Heather Krastins
Lambert, Daughters of the
Nile Mat Sha Temple #62
Floyd Forsberg
In Honor of Osman
Womens Auxiliary
Larry Furman
In Honor of Gib Strasburg &
Denny Weestrand
Ernie & Becky Flury
In Honor of Nancy Fish
and Jerry Payne for all
they do for Osman
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SEPTEMBER 2012
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August 2012
October 2012
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Doreen@Osmanshrine.org
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Office Closed
Stated Meeting
6:30
Rochester SC
9 Grandparents Day 10 11 Patriot Day 12 13 14 15
Rochester Zagalas
Noon
16 17 Rosh Hashanah 18 19 20 21 22 Autumnal equinox
SHRINE SUNDAY
Fun Day -
Buttermilk
Chicken - 4-7
Provost
Austin Area SC,
Sheiks
23 / 30 24 25 26 Yom Kippur 27 28 29
Cannon Valley SC
Rochester
Dragon Patrol
Cigar Club
Friendly Valley SC
RIVER FALLS
PARADE
Joint event December 8. Grand
Master Brian along with Zuhrah
Potentate Tony Krall and Potentate
Frank Spevak will be hosting a full day
devoted to Masonry and the Shrine. The
morning will witness a Third Degree the
likes of which has never been experienced
in Minnesota. The afternoon will showcase
the Shrine in all its splendor. The evening
will be an All Masonic Holiday Party.
Watch the Osman for more details.
Thank you, photographers:
Photos are what
make this magazine
fun to look at.
Thanks to additional
photographers this
month: Art Pavlish,
Terri Thomas, Greg
Morfitt, Amelia
Golde
Upcoming Events
OCTOBER
Chili Cookoff 6th
Ceremonial – Garnet Lodge 20th
Hufli 29th
NOVEMBER
Club & Unit Meeting 13th
DECEMBER
Kid’s Holiday Party 9th
Clubs and Units, please let the office know of your holiday parties
so Divan members can plan to attend.
Osman Shrine office 651-452-5660, Doreen@Osmanshrine.org
We are looking for
new members.
Musical skills
are not
required. If
you are
willing to
practice, we
will teach
you how to
play an
instrument.
We practice on
Monday nights in
Saint Paul.
Stated Meeting 4th
Masonic 3rd Degree/
Ceremonial/Dinner 8th
Club & Unit Holiday Party/ Parade
To Glory 11th
JANUARY
New Years Brunch 1st
Reception 13th
FEBRUARY
Club & Unit Seminar 2nd
OSMAN
DRUM &
BUGLE
CORPS
Our Unit is one of
the oldest Units
in Osman and
needs new
members.
We have a
number of
social events
each year and
wives are
invited to all of
our activities.
Please call
Dave Tabor at
651-206-8574.
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John Watson getting “whipped” by
Lady Linda at the Gala’s dessert bar.
Ernie Flury and PP Dick Thompson.
Lady Phyllis and Mark Dreyer
Gala
Gala
PP Charles Ferguson with Lady Judee, Elvis,
and Lady Julie and Jeff Olsen.
The Hills are Alive . . . Terrie and Don Harmsen.
PP Lady Ann Lund and PP Lady Elizabeth Ekholm.
PP Lady Mary Ellen Paulson
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Betty Boop and The
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Gala
First Line Signer Dave Peterson, center, with his
candidates Jason Moran and Michael Meyer.
Legion of Honor members Dave
Hellstern, Dave Kompelien and
John Thordson.
Barb Korum,
pianist for the
Chanters, with
PP Henry
Paulson
PP Lady Elvie Thompson, PP Roger Robinson
and Queen of the Nile Judy Moon.
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COMMITTED TO OUR COMMUNITY: Proud sponsor of
Kaposia KidStuff, South St. Paul, for fifteen years; Grand
Marshals for Kaposia Days 2009; Nancy was 2005 Chairman
of the River Heights Chamber of Commerce, and 2011
“Visions of Excellence” award winner; board member of
local cable TV; Small Business of the Year 1999; Special
Service Award 2006 for 25 years work with Minnesota
Nursery Landscape Association
COMMITTED TO OSMAN: Jerry is recipient of Osman Temple
Jewel, Assistant Chief Potentate’s Aide, Scottish Rite
K∴C∴C∴H∴, Ushers at the Circus (Section 19 rocks!),
Members of Auxiliary; Nancy is a Daughter of the Nile and
she received a special award from Ill. Sir Roger Robinson;
Auxiliary Golf and Car Show Sponsor, taking lots of pictures
and we are very proud to be producing the national first
place Circus coloring book and the Dromedary-Award-
Winning (two years in a row!) Osman newspaper!
Grand Master Brian Beermann with
Potentate Frank Spevak at the Ceremonial
Nancy’s Favorite Pictures:
Linda Johnson resurrected
her Hula Hoop skills at the
Osman Family Picniic.