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August 2012 Volume 127 • Number 8 Osman Shrine Officers 2012 Divan 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 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 Mark Sandstrom and Mike Nehm dig through a mystery box as Kent Swedburg looks on. Everyone was a bit stumped at why a tree with a scraggly stuffed cat was stored, probaly for decades. Above, Jeff Olsen found a treasure. Left, Kent Swedburg, Pat Gillespie and Tom West. These lovely gold polyester sportcoats, shown by Matt Overmoen, are up for grabs to any unit that wants them. This is only part of the crew that came out that hot Saturday to clean out the barn. L to r, Jeff Olsen, John Loutzenhiser, Patrick Gillespie and his Dad, Dennis Gillespie, Matt Overmoen, Mike Werth, Gary Winter and Dave McKinnon. Kent Swedburg, Pat Gillespie and Tom West.
Pote’s Notes Honoring Tradition - Moving Forward Boy, nothing like summer in Minnesota. It is really hot. "How hot is it, Frank?" It's so hot that the trees are creeping around looking for shade. (rimshot) The temperature here isn’t much different than Charlotte, NC, when we were at the Annual Session of Shriners International, sometimes called the Imperial Session. Speaking of the Imperial, you should be aware of 4 things. The first is that an investigation took place into the financial activities at the Annual Session in Denver, 2011, and that Imperial Potentate Mike Severe was reprimanded for his involvement. Second, lengthy discussions took place on the situation in Arkansas. The new Imperial Potentate Al Madsen will lead a delegation to Arkansas to see if the rift between the Grand Master and the Shrine can be worked out. Third, legislation was passed to allow wives and children to take part in parades as long as they are walkers or passengers in vehicles with no less than 4 wheels and have the permission of the Potentate. The fourth item is of a happier note. At the Annual meeting of Osman Shrine, the members vote for four representatives to attend the Imperial. For Osman that usually means the top four elected officers including the Potentate. When our time on the Divan is complete, a Past Potentate may continue to attend the Annual Session at their cost and have a vote on Hospital matters. Osman is fortunate to have several Past Potentates who have continued to serve Osman at their own expense. When someone has attended 15 Annual Sessions in a row, they are eligible for Emeritus status that exempts them In This Issue . . . Cleanup Day at the Barn - 2 Summary of Imperial- 4 Fall Colors Trip - 5 Membership - 6 Picnic - 7 Gala Weekend - 6-7 Club & Unit Reports - 8 Parades - 18 Pote’s Lady Joan Spevak locks up hubbie Frank in the clown jail during barn cleanup August Birthdays - 20 Midwest Schedule - 21 Osman Womens Auxiliary - 22 Patient Ambassadors - 23 Daughters of the Nile - 24 Paper Supporters - 25 Calendar - 26 Parade Pictures - 27, 28 from traveling every year. Until this year, we had only one emeritus member, PP John Perkins. This year, another Emeritus member for Osman was granted. The recipient was PP Jerry Plachecki. We were able to hold a small dinner congratulating Jerry at a restaurant nearby our hotel in Charlotte. Osman is very proud of all the Past Potentates that are able to continue supporting the Hospital at the Annual Session and we are especially proud of Jerry for his achievement. Thank you Jerry for all your time, talent, spirit and means. As you read this we will be at the Gala. Many hours were spent working on the table favors and decorations by Joan and a number of Ladies. We hope that everyone that attended had a great time. Joan and I are very thankful that our families were able to attend. Joan’s mother is a regular at Osman events but always glad when she can be here. In addition to our children Kate, Mari and Frank, I had my father, Frank from Cleveland, my aunt Joan also from Cleveland, my uncle John from California, my aunt Evelyn and my brother Ed and my sister-inlaw Mary, they are from St. Louis, also attend. The last time we had a mini family reunion was at my brother’s wedding to Mary about 2 ½ years ago. I want to thank everyone that helped clean up the barn. We started at 9 AM and by 9:45 the 30-yard dumpster was almost full. We were able to fit in a few smaller items to top it off. We will hold another clean-up in the fall with another dumpster. Still lots of extremely old, broken down stuff that needs to be taken care of. The barn looks great and we should have a terrific time at the picnic. We have prizes, a jumping ride for the kids and a dunk tank. You can buy chances to Dunk the Divan or Float the Pote. Proceeds will go to Transportation and Aid. Games, hot dogs, hamburgers, watermelon, popcorn, soda, beer, and water will be provided. Remember to bring a dish to share. Anders Haugen has planned a terrific evening at the St. Paul Saints game on Tuesday, August 21. TRAIN! We will have food and tickets for the game. Send a note into the office to reserve your spot. TRAIN! Remember that if you bring a prospect to the event, not only are they our guest but you will be too. The trip details to Boston and Maine, September 27 to October 1, have been finalized and you will find the information on the trip on page 5 in this Osman. It is a little early for a fall color trip but from the latest news reports, because of the drought conditions that have persisted, the colors may be much earlier than usual. We are looking forward to a great time. Reservations need to be in by August 27. Lastly, thank you to everyone that participates in parades. You are representing Osman and the Shrine to the outside world; letting them know that we are still here to both entertain and to support the “World’s Greatest Philanthropy.” And a very special thank you to all the ladies. Whether you stay home with the kids letting your Shriner participate or whether you are able to attend the parades. It is always great to know that you are with us. Es Selamu Aleikum Frank Spevak, Potentate 2012 Official Monthly Publication of Osman A.A.O.N.M.S. 2750 Sibley Memorial Highway, St. Paul, MN 55121 (651) 452-5660 • Fax (651) 683-0231 E-mail: doreen@OsmanShrine.org All communications regarding editorial content or advertising should be addressed to the Editor at the address above. Published in the interest of Osman Shrine. Osman Shrine Office Staff Doreen Lynch Office Manager Ellen Maine Assistant Office Manager Doreen@OsmanShrine.org Ellen@OsmanShrine.org A u g u s t 2 0 1 2 P a g e 3
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