December 2011

The Official Publication of the El Zaribah Shriners Phoenix, Arizona

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December 2011

We Wish You

Happy Holidays!

Shriner’sGot

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January 7, 2012Shrine Auditorium

$25 per Person

Social Hour 5 - 6

Dinner 6

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Nobles and Ladies,quite often this year I’vereceived correspondencestating, “It’s been an honorto serve you this year.”

The fact is I’ve been so honored to serve you, the No-bility, over the past 5 years as a member of your ElectedDivan. Words can’t adequately portray the deep grati-tude I have for all the help I’ve received from you thesepast years. To quote Rudyard Kipling, “The strength ofthe pack is the wolf, the strength of the wolf is the pack.”

As my term closes, I must express it’s been avery exciting and rewarding year. It’s been exhil-arating to fulfill the many duties that come withthe position while juggling the calendar ofevents, OVs, Parades and other various func-tions and travel throughout the Northern halfof Arizona. It’s been exciting to spend timein the office working with Ill. Sir Jack Garretton the day-to-day business of the Temple aswell as the budget. The position of Potentatehas indeed become a full time job.

It’s been rewarding to know what we’veaccomplished as a team this year. Ill. Sir JimMiller began working on Masonic Unity in 2009.Ill. Sir Phil Houghton took it further in 2010 andthis year, with the help of our Most Worshipful GrandMasters James Rowan and Brook Cunningham, theNobility and Divan of El Zaribah have taken MasonicUnity to new heights. As of this writing, we’re in theprocess of starting a Masonic Degree Team as well asestablishing a new Masonic Lodge at El Zaribah.

New members this year nearly doubled what our av-erage annual number of new members has been overthe past several years. This is due to our restructuringthe Membership Development Team and you, all theNobility. Also, as of this writing, we’re working on cre-ating Shrine Clubs in San Luis and Hermosillo, Mexicoand I’m sure your upcoming Divan members will con-tinue to keep it going and build on it. I can foresee aShrine Club in Puerto Penasco as well.

Shrine meetings, Parades, Official Visits and at-tending meetings and events of our other Masonic Bod-ies have really kept us going. On several occasions I’vebeen told, “I just don’t know how you guys do it.” My re-sponse, “It’s like the movie, For Love Of The Game.

When you love what you’re doing, the rest doesn’tseem so hard.”

Holding true with my motto this year, “Havin’ Fun,Gettin’ It Done”, we tried some new things and resur-rected some other fun things to give you and yourLadies additional opportunities to gather and inviteFriends and Family. It started with inviting Al BahrShriners to join us for the Yuma Silver Spur Parade,a very successful “Night Before The Pote’s Ball,”Super Bowl Party, Easter Brunch, Mothers DayBrunch, a Kentucky Derby Party, Father’s Day Picnic,

the most successful Circus in our history, a won-derful Lake Havasu Ceremonial weekend, a

Victorian themed Masquerade Ball, a verysuccessful Night of the Child and a Christ-mas Spectacular concert.

This is my last Arabian Tales article asyour Potentate and it is of course so bittersweet. Speaking of the rest of the Divanmembers, Hut, Ed, Gerry, Chris, Jack andNate all made my job so much easier thisyear. You have a Divan that truly works to-gether and I want to thank each one of

them for their support. Please give themyour support.

We had a Pote’s Staff that was simply out-standing: our Chiefs of Staff, Mark & Cindy Lueck,

who we couldn’t have done without; Executive AidesBill & Trish Enloe, Larry & Pam Frank, Don & JodiLassiter, Pat & Miki McNichols and Randy & CindyPeters; Executive Consultants Bill McLemore & JeanGlover and Lyman & Lynn Hatch; Personal Aides Bob& Nancy Beffel, Mike & Ann Richards, Lee & MarilynFults, Steve & Jackie Lancaster, Jasper Nichols &Linda DuBois, and Pete & Lou Ann Speas roundedout “The Calvin Crew.”

Valerie and I wish everyone a Joyous Christmasand a New Year filled with Happiness, Good Healthand Prosperity. As your Potentate and First Lady, it’sbeen such a thrill and honor to serve all of you. Welove you all.

And Jesus said to him, “If you can!” “All things arepossible for those who believe.”Yours In The Faith, Tom Calvin, Potentate 2011“Havin’ Fun, Gettin’ It Done”

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The stated sessions of El Zaribah Temple shall

be held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month,

except January, June, July and August.

FERNANDO’S CHOICE OF ENTREE

DINNER 5:30pm STATED MEETING 7pm

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Tom Calvin, Potentate

Jack Garrett, PP, Recorder

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TABLE OF CONTENTSShriners Got Talent? 2Pote’s Notes 3Treasurer’s Message 5Recorder’s Message 6Temple Directory Request 6Election Results Request 6Membership Info 7Outreach Clinic Dates 7Club & unit Meeting Nights 8Editor’s Corner 8unit Articles 9Shrine Club Articles 12 Indoctrination, Orientation, Installation 15Life Line Screening 16Potentate’s Ball 17Ladies Organizations 18Job’s Daughters 18Notes of Thanks 18Clinic News 19 Transportation Donations 19Parade Schedule 19$100 Million Club 23Mentor Program 24Notice To Scribes 24Intermountain unit News 27Calendar 30Friends of the Tales 31

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ELECTED DIVANPOTENTATE

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CHIEF RABBAN

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ASSISTANT RABBAN

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HIGH PRIEST & PROPHET

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...Masquerade Ball Pictures...

Greetings from the bucket closet. I’m happy to report, “all is well in all our

buckets.” Of course I can’t write the actual figures, come to a Stated Meet-

ing where I report the actual dollar amount in all our accounts.

Speaking of which, if you missed the phun in our November Meeting, you

definitely need to know our good friend and “Pote-to-be” has been donned a

new nickname - as clown “Hutsy Putsy.” This actually seems a little drawn

out… I think it would be more appropriate and easier to simply call him “Putz

Man.” That would go real well with the theme song from Bat Man, except

From the Treasurer...

after the music, instead of saying “Bat Man,” fill it in with PUTZ MAN. Just

kidding PUTZ, we know you’re going to do a great job, and we’re looking for-

ward to your year.

I think all of us would agree our outgoing Pote has done a great job, prob-

ably mostly attributed to his sweet Lady Val and all her efforts, but whoever

gets the credit, it’s been a good year and we appreciate all your work. Thank

you both.

Happy Holidays to you and yours from us and ours!

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IMPORTANT ~ PLEASE NOTE!!! WE HAVE NEW E-MAIL ADDRESSES!

JACK GARRETT, PP [email protected] JANE SHELDON [email protected]

SHIRLEy SMITH [email protected] MEMBERSHIP [email protected]

TOM CALVIN [email protected] HOSPITAL OFFICE [email protected]

HuT HuTSON [email protected] ED STOLZE [email protected]

GERRy MASSEy [email protected] CHRIS HAGENIAN [email protected]

ARABIAN TALES [email protected] TALES ARTICLES [email protected]

Nobles and Ladies, I’d like to take this

time to wish each and every one of you a

Merry Christmas and a Happy, Prosper-

ous New Year. Being that this is my first

year as Recorder, it’s been an experi-

ence I will long remember. One thing I discovered is being Recorder

requires long hours and sometimes late nights before you get home.

The best thing about it is being able to work with Nobles and Ladies

like you guys. It’s been a pleasure serving you all as your Recorder.

I’d like to remind all the Unit and Club Heads our General Fund

is getting low and if you can find a way to donate to the Temple Gen-

eral Fund so we can continue to pay bills, that would be really ap-

preciated. As I’ve said before, if you donate to the General Fund, we

can transfer money to the Transportation Fund if needed, but the

Recorder’s Message...

Transportation Fund can’t transfer money to the General Fund. Iknow you can raise more money by having a charitable fund-raiser, but every so often, have a fraternal fund-raiser for yourTemple. Enough said.

So many Clubs and Units have worked so very hard again thisyear to raise money – with outstanding results, I might add!

I’d like to thank each and every one of you - Units, Clubs, No-bles and Ladies alike - who put in long hours, hard work, bucketsof sweat and tons of fun, to produce those results.

I’d also like to thank all the Sandbaggers for their generous do-nation to the General Fund. When it comes to fund-raising, youguys know how to get the job done. Yours in the Faith, Jack Garrett, PP, Recorder

OFFICIAL CALL OF THE POTENTATE:Nobility of El Zaribah

MONTHLy STATED MEETING

Wednesday, December 14, 20117:00 pm – El Zaribah Shrine Center

For the Purpose of Old and New Business Your Attendance is Urgently Requested

Attest: Jack Garrett, PP, RecorderYours in the Faith, Tom Calvin, Potentate

WEAR yOuR FEZ –

DOOR WILL BE TILED

From the Recorder’s Office...

Nobles – The 2012 Temple Directory will be com-ing out in January.

If you are or will become an Officer in a unit orClub, PLEASE contact the Shrine Office to make cer-tain your name, address (summer & winter), home &cell phone numbers are correct.

If your Shrine Club has its own address, pleasemake certain that is correct as well.

The Temple Directory is printed as a useful tool forour members – when it contains inaccurate informa-tion, it is no longer useful.

UNIt & CLUb OffICErs

Of EL ZArIbAh shrINE

Please have your Election results into the Recorder’s Office

PRIOR to December 1, 2011.Imperial requires this and it will facilitate

the printing of the 2012 Shrine Temple Directory.Thank you. Jack Garrett, PP, Recorder


Both the Intermountain (Salt Lake City) and Los Angeles

Shrine Clinic location in Phoenix is held at Maricopa Medical

Center, 2525 E. Roosevelt St., 3rd Floor.

Outreach Clinic Dates:

Jan 6, 2012 SLC Mar 2 SLC May 11 SLC

July 6 SLC Sept 14 SLC Nov 2 SLC

2012 Phoenix Outreach Clinic Dates

Passed Through The unseen Portals

Membership November 10, 2011 1,923Regular Members 1,720Associate Members 203

MeMbeRshiP NuMbeRs...

Monthly Membership Report...

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AFFILIATEDGraciano Castillo Omar G S Flores Glenn A HarrisAlberto P Loredo Luis M P Tamayo

ASSOCIATEDGeorge P Barbee Graciano Castillo Luis C CastilloJorge I A Enriquez Omar G Flores Ariel L GutierrezAlberto P Loredo Luis M Tamayo

DEMITTEDLuis C Castillo Graciano Castillo Jorge I A EnriquezOmar G S Flores Alberto P Loredo John I MorgalLuis M P Tamayo Brooke E Winter

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Attention Unit and Club LeadersThere will be a Unit & Club Indoctrination, Orientation and Installation

January 7, 2012 in the Red Fez and Fiesta Rooms.

We will begin at 9:00 am with coffee and donuts. Cold cuts, chips and

sodas will be provided for lunch.

This is a working meeting with no breaks. We will end at 1:00 pm.

Photos will be taken with your Divan Reps, so please bring your fez.


BAND ea Thursday 7:00 pm Band RoomCLOWNS 1st Monday 7:00 pm Clown RoomCULINARY 3rd Tuesday 7:00 pm Culinary RoomDESERT CHARIOTS Thurs after Std Mtg 7:00 pm Various LocationsDIRECTOR’S STAFF 4th Wednesday 7:30 pm Director’s Staff RoomEL DULABS 3rd Wednesday 7:00 pm El Dulabs RoomGREETERS 3rd Monday 8:00 pm Greeters RoomLEGION OF HONOR 3rd Monday 6:30 pm Fiesta RoomPRESCOTT LOH 4th Monday 11:30 am Golden CorralMOTORCYCLES 2nd Thursday 7:00 pm Motorcycle RoomMOUNTED PATROL 1st Monday 7:00 pm Mtd Patrol RoomORIENTAL BAND 2nd Tuesday 7:00 pm Band RoomPATROL 1st Wednesday 7:00 pm Patrol RoomPIPE BAND ea Wednesday 7:00 pm Band RoomROADRUNNERS 3rd Tuesday 6:30 pm Roadrunners RoomTEMPLE GUARD 3rd Tuesday 6:30 pm Temple Guard RoomTRANSPORTATION 1st Wednesday 7:00 pm Transportation Room

AIR PATROL SC Saturday 9:00 am Various LocationsAL JONDI SC 4th Thursday 6:30 pm Al Jondi RoomAPACHE SC 3rd Thursday 6:00 pm Miami, AZAPACHE WELLS SC 2nd Thursday 1:00 pm Apache Hall Room ACASA GRANDE SC 2nd Thursday 5:30 pm Eva’s (Pinal Ave)COCONINO SC 3rd Tuesday 7:00 pm Flagstaff, AZCOMPUTER SC 4th Monday 7:00 pm Computer Club RoomDEMOLAY SC 3rd Wednesday 7:00 pm Red Fez RoomDRUM & BUGLE SC ea Tuesday 5:30 pm Band Room HI COUNTRY REBELS SC quarterly TBA Various LocationsHILLBILLY’S CLAN #65 SC When Called Various LocationsKINGMAN SC 3rd Friday Noon Calico’sLAKE HAVASU SC 1st Thursday 6:00 pm Yacht ClubMINGUS MTN SC 3rd Tuesday 6:00 pm Post#93/Camp VerdeMISFITS SC When Called Various LocationsMOBILE NOBLES SC 3rd Thursday 7:00 pm Venture Out Art/Craft RmMOHAVE SC 1st Friday 7:30 pm Club Rivier /BullheadCityNOMADS SC ea Month When Called Various LocationsPAST MASTERS SC 4th Mon every other mo 7:00 pm Past Masters RoomPHOTO CORPS SC Unknown Unknown UnknownPROVOST SC 2nd Thursday 6:30 pm Provost RoomSANDBAGGERS SC 2nd Tuesday 6:30 pm El Zaribah Shrine SUN LAKES SC 2nd Monday 5:00 pm Sun Lakes 1 Club HseWEST VALLEYSC 3rd Wednesday 5:30 pm Briarwood Golf / CCWESTMAR SC 1st Sunday 3:00 pm Member’s homesWHITE MTN SC 3rd Sunday Noon JB’s /Show LowWINSLOW SC 2nd Friday 5:00 pm Club HouseYAVAPAI COUNTYSC 2nd Thursday 6:00 pm Wyndham GardenYOUNG GUNS SC 3rd Wednesday 6:00 pm Red Fez RoomYUMA SC 2nd Tuesday 7:00 pm American Legion #19YUMA FOOTHILLS SC 1st Monday 1:00 pm Fortuna del RayZANE GREY SC 3rd Wednesday 5:30 pm Tiny’s Rest./Payson

shrine Clubs & units Meeting Nights... January 1, 2012

Is Your Due Date

for the February Issue

of the

Arabian Tales

As we approach this Holiday Season, let’s think about giving gifts that willhelp each other and the local economy. Look to those that advertise in theArabian Tales to offer you a good deal.

Rather than that fancy item produced in a foreign country that took awayAmerican jobs — this year let’s be different. Instead of something that gets putin a box and wrapped with foreign made paper, how about a gift certificate forthe local barber shop, hair salon or a gym membership? Who wouldn’t like toget a car wash certificate? (Or a book of them?) Oil changes or auto detail-ing, house-cleaning certificates, locally owned restaurant meals.

There are many people who could use gift certificates for local grocerystores, gas or long-distance phone cards. I think you’ve got the idea by now.

Let’s help our local businesses, with their financial lives on the line, keeptheir doors open. Please don’t send me any barbershop certificates, though!

We of the Arabian Tales wish everyone a Merry Christmas, a HappyChanukah and a healthy and prosperous New Year. Fred Wulff, Editor

editor’s Corner...

1st Lt. Jim Leppert & 1st Lt. elect Roger Weber representing the Patrol at the Winslow Parade


...uniformed units...

2011’s rapidly drawing to a close. By the time you read this article

we’ll have had our OV and Christmas party.

We thank Doug “BB Clown” Fry for his serv-

ice as 2011 President. Joe “Stoolee” Couey

was also thanked for his service as Vice

President and for the contributions he made

to the Unit in memory of his wife Mary Lou.

For 2012, we elected George “Z Klown”

Mather as President; Bill “UHOO” Enloe as VP and Peter “Chick Pea”

Lantka is continuing to serve the Unit as Sec/Treas. 2012 will be a year

of training and growth. This will be the year to get started if you’ve ever

had the desire to be a Clown.

Our regular Joeys will be ending 2011 with an appearance in the Fi-

esta Bowl Parade with El Zaribah Shrine and start off 2012 with their reg-

ular meeting Jan. 2nd. For all the new Joeys, we’ll schedule classes in

make-up, costume, Parade props, skits, balloons, face painting and what

it takes to be a Shrine Clown. We’ll have a full schedule of sanctioned Pa-

rades to participate in and other events to bring laughter and joy to chil-

dren of all ages.

El Zaribah Clown Unit looks forward to representing our Shrine in all

their events in 2012. Come out and join us in making ourselves known in

2012.

Clowns...

band...

The Band Unit was chartered June 24,1896, the same time as ElZaribah. Our purposes are to furnish entertainment for the Nobility and topromote El Zaribah before Masonic Bodies

and the public.

We’ve decided to open our Rehearsals to

all those interested in Band music. Re-

hearsals are the 1st, 3rd, and 4th Thursday

nights, 7:00-9:00 pm. You’re welcome to join

us (no cost) regardless of age, sex, Masonic

or non-Masonic affiliation, or musical proficiency. John Locher (480-926-2583) is our Band Unit President. Please let him know in advance so wecan prepare a folder for you.

We have an 8-12 member EZ – Pops sub-Unit that performs lively up-tempo music, specializing in Ethnic and Oktoberfest celebrations. Com-plete repertoire’s available for Polka, Dixieland, Patriotic, Christmas, Party,Swing dancing and listening pleasure. This well-rehearsed sub-Unit’sbeen in existence since 1987. It’s free of charge to Masonic affiliates; do-nations to El Zaribah Shrine Band appreciated.

May you have a safe and happy Holiday Season and may God con-tinue to bless the USA. MEL, Sec.

Seasons Greetings from your friendly servers behind the chow line.

The year’s almost over, and one of the questions we have to ask our-

selves is, “Have we done as much as we could have for the Children”?

We’re a fraternity focused on fun and fellowship but our goal is to support

the Shriners Hospitals with “spirit, time, talent and means.”

Culinary...

To begin December’s article, we believe it only appropriate to send out

“good job” and “way to go” messages to our Chief Rabban ‘Hut’ Hutson,

who, during Nov.’s “Chief Rabban’s Night” came through with flying col-

ors. Of course, we couldn’t expect anything less from a person who, along

with his other titles, is proud to include “Greeter.”

We hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving surrounded by many

family members and friends. It’s also a time

that gives us the opportunity to pause and

reflect, at least for a moment or two, on our

good fortunes and offer up a prayer for those

less fortunate.

Nov.’s monthly meeting produced a larger

than usual turnout of members. That was as expected since it’s the time

for the annual Greeters Election for 2012 Officers. If the ease experienced

at filling the slate of Candidates was any indicator, perhaps the Greeter

Unit is facing a resurgence in interest and participation because for the

first time in a few years, a readily available number of persons made their

interests known and stepped forth to assume leadership positions. We’ll

begin the New Year in proper fashion by announcing in our next article the

names of those elected, those truly far sighted and gifted individuals who

possess the experience and skills necessary to guide our Unit through

the coming year, building even more on its stability and prominence.

In closing, I want to say a special thank you to the 2011 Elected Offi-

cers who led us through a sometimes very taxing year. To begin,

Sec/Treas Gregg Curry; 2nd VP Jim Rinehart; 1st VP Larry Howard and

Pres. Bob Richmond who, in spite of experiencing 2 heart attacks during

his tenure, is still managing to hold the gavel and take charge at every

meeting. It’s too bad we don’t have space to thank everyone in the Unit

by name for all their work in making this a successful year. Suffice it to say,

it was successful and all the members are very appreciative of your ef-

forts.

The Greeters wish a very Merry Christmas to each and every one of

you and trust the good Lord will bless you with much in the way of health,

happiness and good will.

Greeters...

I believe we could attract and retain more members by stressing the

benevolent aspect of our fraternity as much or more than the fun and fel-

lowship we enjoy. The calendar year’s almost

gone, but we still have 5 months remaining be-

fore we go dark, and I hope we put those

months to good use for the Children.

The Culinary Unit meets the 3rd Tuesday,

and fund-raising will be an important topic for

discussion. Parade participation will be on the

agenda, and we’ll have other items of great importance to consider, so

please try to be there if you can.

We decided to dispose of our Parade vehicles, so we have 2 little

Model T cars, a trailer and a towed rig with 4 bicycle seats available. Any-

one interested should contact Mike Fenno.

Remember Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7th. Other December dates to re-

member are Bill of Rights Day on the 15th, Hanukkah begins the 20th

and Christmas Day the 25th.

Remember to say Howdy to Nobles David Cole and Hal Resnikoff,

who had birthdays in November. I’ll see you soon. Ralph Jones, Scribe


Howdy Ya’ll! Hope this finds you and yours doing just fine. We’ve en-

joyed another fun and prosperous year and certainly hope you found time

to join us on one of our rides, parties or other func-

tions.

A “hats off” is in order to our retiring Captain

Charlie KOONistra. He and his Officers have done

a great job of keeping us focused and therefore suc-

cessful. Thank you Captain, and thanks to your

lovely Lady Stef, as we all know she’s primarily the

one responsible for your good actions.

Mounted Patrol...

December brings a time of hope and thanksgiving. The Oriental Band

is participating in a Christmas get together and

mini-concert with the Drum and Bugle Corp. Last

year was so much fun that we’re looking forward

to another great time with the group that shares

our rehearsal night. The food is always fantastic

and the audience is so appreciative!

Last month, the Band participated in the Tempe

and Anthem Veteran’s Day Parades with our float

and we’re planning on being in the Fiesta Bowl in

December with the float as well. We had a few new additions to the per-

formers on the float (Mike and John) and we thank them for their contri-

butions. In addition to the November Parades, we joined with 7 other

Units and Clubs in a Joint OV in the Red Fez Room Nov. 18th.

Come visit us and sit in during one of our Tuesday rehearsals or if you

feel up to it, hop on the float during a Parade and join in the fun (it beats

walking). SC

Oriental band...


Proper respect was shown throughout the Flag Burning Ceremony

Where oh where has the year gone? Already we’re looking forward to

2012. By the time this is published, the LOH will have participated in the

Tempe, Anthem and Winslow Parades and completed our first Flag Re-

tirement Ceremony.

October Stated Meeting Flag Presentation was

by Nobles Scrimager, Trundy and Johnston. The

following LOH Nobles were present participating

and/or doing their “things:” Wax, Hudson, Folker,

Massey and Hageman.

Lake Havasu Ceremony and/or Parade partic-

ipants were Nobles Hudson, Scrimager, Wax,

Folker, Hettervik, Massey and Hageman.

The LOH Officers and Membership wish everyone a Merry Christmas

and a Happy New Year.

The Legion of Honor Unit consists of Nobles who have served Honor-

ably or are currently members of the armed forces of their country. It’s an

Honor to belong to the Legion of Honor Unit. You served your country and

now have the opportunity to serve the Shrine and have fun at the same

time. We lead the El Zaribah Shrine Parades, present the Colors at Stated

meeting and various other functions as requested by the Illustrious Sir.

Nobles, those of you with computers and access to the Internet can

access the Legion of Honor Web Page at:

http://members.cox.net/johnston30/ for information regarding Legion of

Honor Scheduled Functions. Eligible Nobles and their Ladies are invited

to check us out and attend our 6:00 pm dinner meeting held the 3rd Mon-

day of the month. The business meeting is in the LOH Room at 7:00 pm

each month except June, July and August.

Scribe PC/Adj./Fin. Officer Virgil Johnston

Legion of honor...

With the Mounted Patrol on the Fall Ride John & Mike on the Oriental Band Float, Tempe VA Parade

Another good thing is we’ll be back in the Fiesta Bowl Parade. Not

quite sure of the Parada Del Sol yet, but try to make them both, they’re a

lot of fun.

If you didn’t get a chance to join us for one of our rides at the ranches,

try to come see us this year. The rides are a lot of fun for everyone.

Happy Holidays from the Mounted Patrol. Looking forward to seeing

you down the trail, and until then… Vaya Con Dios


In my humble opinion, the Patrol’s had a really good year marching in

Parades, forming the Honor Aisle, working at the Shrine Circus and gen-

erally, having a good time doing what we do. The camaraderie of the Unit

and our Ladies is what makes it all

happen.

Sally and I wish the incoming Pa-

trol Officers as much, if not more,

success in 2012. The Patrol’s fortu-

nate to have members such as our

incoming Captain Floyd Smethurst

and his Lady Susan who’ve opened their home to us for a wonderful

Christmas party.

We also wish the very best Holiday Season and New Year to all the

Masonic/Shrine Family and friends. Fred Wulff, Capt. 2011

Patrol...


Where’s the Oriental Band Genie???

The now (in)famous Cockroach Dance

WOW - what a way to finish the year and start a new one, to finish off

with the past Board and welcome new and

exciting leadership to the Unit.

The past Officers want to thank the mem-

bers for all their support and hard work done

for our Unit. Give yourselves a hand and

again, thanks.

Let’s all welcome the new Sheriff and his

deputies - Pres Jim Pitt; VP Phil Houghton, PP; Sec Ray Benson (happy

to have you back) and leading the posse Treas. Gary Woodfill. I’m sure

they’ll bring a lot to the table, and we’ll remain as strong as we have been.

Once again, kudos to all.

As the Parade season comes to a finish, it seems we saved the very

best for last. Anthem was a great turnout, and for those who went to Black

Canyon, it was done in great fashion. The Florence Parade was great as

always and again we outdid ourselves - can’t wait to see what next year

will bring.

I understand we’ve shown an interest in the Phoenix Electric Light

Parade. We have the chance for 2 or 3 of our rigs with lights in that Pa-

Transportation...

rade. I hope all of you will join in and assist with helping these brothers in

there venture… please bring home the awards.

Once again we’ve been invited to the Fiesta Bowl Parade. What a

chance to show our stuff as Shriners, supporting children. This, gentle-

men, is a chance to end the season in style, and we all look forward to it,

so get ready to roll the last of Dec. I understand after the Fiesta Bowl Pa-

rade the Unit with their Ladies are going to get together for lunch about 3

pm at the Spaghetti Company on Central, so try and make it - it will be a

blast.

Remember we do have vehicles for sale for our new members, some

of them can be owner financed so keep this in mind.

Wishing You and Yours a Safe Holiday!! John Hamilton

Getting a lift home from the Scottsdale Air Fair compliments of the Marines

Phil Houghton, PP, Transportation unit, at the Scottsdale Air Fair


Hey Hey & BB... and a flying dump truck? At the Scottsdale Air FairJasper, it’s not REALLy a race car... at the Scottsdale Air Fair

...Shrine Clubs...

December’s always a busy month for the Apache Wells Shrine Club.

The luncheon and business meeting will be held Dec. 1st at the Apache

Hall with the social starting at 12:30 and

meeting at 1:00 pm. This is an especially im-

portant meeting, as the Election of the 2012

Officers will be conducted.

The Annual OV for Illustrious Sir Tom

Calvin and Christmas Party will be combined

and held on Dec. 17th at the new Apache Hall

at 6:00 pm.

The New Year will start off with the luncheon and meeting on January

12th in Apache Hall. The Apache Wells Shrine Club Presidents Ball will be

Jan. 14th at Apache Hall at 6:00 pm. Jack Roberts, Club Scribe

Apache Wells...

Computer...

The new 2012 Officers will be published in our January 2012 Directory.

The reason is that although we elected them in November, there will be

NO COMPUTER CLUB MEETING IN DE-

CEMBER, as our regular scheduled meeting

would be the day after Christmas. Moving the

meeting to another date incurs conflicts for

the membership with other Unit and Club

meetings.

The Officers and Members of the Club all

wish a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New year for everyone read-

ing this.

All members of El Zaribah and their Ladies interested in computing are

invited to attend our Club meetings. Ladies as well as their Noble attend

and participate. The Club meets the 4th Monday of each month at 7:00

pm except June, July, and August and when there’s a conflict with Christ-

mas. The Red Fez Room is where many of us meet prior to the meeting.

Start the New Year by scheduling attendance at one of our meetings

and bring either expertise, software problems or hardware problems. Ex-

perience the camaraderie of others interested in computers.

A lot of good information is presented at each of our meetings. Don’t

be shy about bringing your problems for us to work on. There are no dumb

questions, as the answer to what might be thought dumb is what several

Thanks go to all those who attended the Joint OV for the eight Units

and Clubs on Nov. 18th. We had a good turnout and a fun evening. The

participating Units and Clubs were the Drum & Bugle

Corps, Roadrunners, Patrol, Band, Oriental Band, Sand-

baggers, Computer Club and DeMolay Club.

The Drum & Bugle Corps is completing 18 years as

a Club in El Zaribah in December. There’s not that many

Shriners around now who even remember when the

Temple didn’t have a Drum & Bugle Corps. We’ve main-

tained a good size throughout the years, but we’re al-

ways looking for those Shriners who enjoy music,

whether you’ve ever played an instrument or not. We

meet weekly on Tuesday nights at 5:30 pm, but the ca-

maraderie makes the weekly trip to the Shrine well worth it. Talk to any

Drum & Bugle Corps member if that interests you.

The Drum & Bugle Corps is pleased to have Fred & Lil Rogers as part

of our group since our inception 18 years ago, and they continue to bring

food and snacks for our meetings that everyone enjoys. Thanks, Fred &

Lil, for your willingness to contribute to our fun and fellowship.

The Drum & Bugle Corps would like to wish everyone a happy, healthy

and safe Holiday Season. Alto Bugle

Drum & bugle Corps...

members wanted to ask but were shy or perhaps had a problem ex-

pressing it. Sometimes the answer to your question brings questions in re-

lated areas from other members.

We spend little time with administrative action and most talking or work-

ing with computers. If you have a computer problem that requires bring-

ing in your computer, don’t hesitate to do that.

The Computer Club has a Web Page that can be accessed at:

http://members.cox.net/computerclub/

It can also be accessed from the El Zaribah Web Page link. The Com-

puter Club Web Page contains links to other web sites that provide use-

ful information for the use of computers. Check these links out and see

what they offer. Virgil Johnston, Club Sec.


...Shrine Clubs...

Provost...

The Shrine year’s almost over and we’ll be beginning a new year. Let’s

hope your New Year will be healthy and successful. Have a joyous Christmas

and enjoy the Holidays with your friends and family.

Points to Ponder: “If you think you’re too small to

make a difference, you’ve never been in bed with a

mosquito” Anita Roddick

Provost Club Meetings are held on the 2nd Thurs-

day of the month. You’re invited to join us in the Red

Fez Room at 5:00 for dinner and fellowship prior to

the 6:30 pm meeting. Please come and join us.

Words of Wisdom: “It’s good to have a train of

thought, providing you have a terminal.”

The Provost Club motto is “Protecting and serving the Shrine” and our mis-

sion is “to provide security at the Temple events and assist the Potentate as

requested.”

Join us if you’re interested working as security for your Shrine. Please con-

tact Captain Don Obara (480-361-6339). The uniforms will be supplied by

the Provost Club, you’ll be working with experienced Officers and I’m sure

you’ll find your participation very rewarding.

Scribe, Don Obara [email protected]

My, how time flies when you’re having fun. November was a very busy

month for the Sun Lakes Shrine Club. Nov. 12th

started with many of the Club’s Nobility and Ladies

getting all decked out in their Tux and Formals to

spend an unbelievable evening attending the “Night

of the Child” at the El Zaribah Shrine Center. The fan-

tastic Program was devoted to showing those who

don’t know what we as Shriners do to help our Kids.

Our Nov. 14th dinner meeting was well attended

and as always the food was terrific. The evening was

spent Nominating and Electing the upcoming 2012 Club Officers. The Offi-

cers are expected to be President Dick Snyder; VP Jack Pate; Treas. Ill. Sir

Roger Nicholson and Sec. Joe Inorio.

I’m happy to report our Nov. 18th Golf Tournament at the Sun Bird Coun-

try Club was the biggest and best ever – attendance was great and every-

one had a fine time. A special thanks to Noble Don Watkins and his

committee for a job well done.

sun Lakes...

Past President Stan Thomas going to his cart at the Sun Lakes Shrine Club Golf Classic at Sun Bird Country Club

We’ve been busy and yet one wonders where the time goes. Our

yearly Christmas Dinner Dance and OV for Potentate Ill. Sir Thomas

Calvin and Lady Valerie along with the Divan is scheduled for Monday,

Dec. 12th at the Sun Lakes Country Club. The Holiday festivities start

at 5:00 with a no-host Social hour, Dinner at 6:00 pm, followed with in-

troductions, presentations and comments from the Potentate. Then

we’ll enjoy dancing to the music from Time and Time Again.

Don’t forget members can bring guests to our dinners and it’s a

good way to let prospective members experience the fun the Sun

Lakes Shrine Club has to offer. For reservations contact Tim Stock

(480-460-0708).

All the Nobles of the Sun Lakes Shrine Club wish all of you a very

fine Christmas. Through the efforts of the Shrine, we hope others less

fortunate will also enjoy their holiday.

White Mountain...

Well, the flat-landers have left the mountain and just the strong of

heart remain to face the winter snows (the

first of which hit us Nov. 5th). They say it’s

supposed to be a long, cold, wet winter.

The Club members are looking forward

to assisting the White Mountain Clothe-

A-Child Dec. 10th at K-Mart in Show Low.

They hope to clothe about 150 children

this year. It will be their 26th year of service to the White Mountain

needy children. A family in Snowflake was burned out of their house

in October and the Clothe-a-Childe Club helped out 4 children and

the parents with much needed clothing.

Club Officers for 2012 were Elected at the October meeting: Pres.

Dick Doane; 1st VP Max Long; 2nd VP Larry Logan; Sec. Jim Fugate;

Treas. Jack Wade and Chaplain Joe Couey.

Our 2012 major fund-raiser will be raffling off a sleek Shriner Go-

Kart, which was one of 8 the Club used to ride in Parades. It even has

2 speakers and a boom box. This is the last one around and has been

donated to the Club by President Emeritus Max Long. Look for raffle

tickets at upcoming Stated Meetings in Phoenix. Of course, we’ll hold

the infamous “worm races” again in 2012 beginning on Derby Day,

May 5th.

Hope you all have a very Merry Christmas and successful New

Year.

Yavapai County...

At the last Yavapai County Shrine Club General Meeting Nov. 10th,

the following were voted in as 2012 Offi-

cers: Pres. Richard Guinn and Lady

Jeanne Nugent; 1st VP James Robinson

and Lady Diane; 2nd VP George Krob

and Lady Theo; Sec. is Vacant at this

time; Treas. Gene Fox.

Thanks, and Happy Holidays to all

from the Yavapai County Shrine Club! Hersh Eaton


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...Shrine Clubs...

Beginning to gather for the Flag Burning Ceremony

Yuma Foothills...

For information, contact Pres. Gary Steeves (307-689-0774)

At our stated meeting Nov. 3rd chaired by Past Pres. Lanny Kee, it was

reported that 2 of our members attended the Shrine Imperial Session in

Denver. Past Pres. Jack Cox participated in

the humongous Shrine Parade riding in a

1914 Model -T Ford, once owned by our de-

ceased member George Frohlick, who’d

been active in our Parade Unit.

Noble Darrell Fischer worked as a Volun-

teer Convention Greeter directing confused

Nobles where and when, etc. His co-workers were all Past Potentates.

Noble Darrell reported a Shrine Temple Charter was granted to Emirat

Temple in Heidelberg, Germany, formed from a Shrine Club of Aahmes,

my original Temple.

Our social dinner Oct. 19th was a huge success with nearly 50 at-

tending including many from Yuma Shrine Club. No introductions were

made, however I learned several dignitaries were present, including a

Past Potentate. Noble Fischer’s cap was top heavy with the Temple pins

he received at Imperial. While there, he passed out many of our Club

Shriner Diner Unit pins to the Nobles. Some Imperial Officers had heard

of and were impressed by the donations made by our Shriner Diners Club

Unit!

Noble George Frohlick’s widow Neva was present at our social as well

as at Imperial. Lady Neva is a close friend of our new Imperial Potentate

Illustrious Sir Michael Severe and Lady Patty.

The October annual Yuma Shrine Circus was a big success. We stood

at the gate to welcome the youngsters who knew that we men with big red

hats love children. We next gathered at Center Ring with Yuma Shrine

Club Pres. Don Plank at the mic to open the event, ending with his excit-

ing ” LET THE CIRCUS BEGIN”!

It’s GRAND to be a Shriner! Joe Elleard, News writer

Greetings Nobles and Ladies. This has been a great year for Yuma

Shrine Club and its members. As I find my-

self at the end of my term as President and

scribe for the newsletter, I must say thank

you to all who helped me make this a suc-

cessful year.

I didn’t get to accomplish all I wanted to

but must leave some for the new guys! It’s

great to be a Shriner and I’m looking forward to the New Year.

Yours in the faith, Don Plank, Pres.

Yuma...

Zane Grey...

Payson Lodge No. 70 Clothe-A-Child program will start at 7:30 am on

Dec. 3rd. Zane Grey members are asked to be Chaperons as they have

done in previous years.

The Zane Grey Shrine Club Christmas

Party will be Dec. 3rd at the Lamplighter

Community Room. Social hour will start at

5:00 and Dinner will be served at 6:00 pm.

The Caterer, Kathy Bickert, will serve the

same menu as last year with a few surprises.

The Zane Grey Shrine Club members wish everyone safe and joyous

Holidays and are looking forward to 2012.


At the Masquerade BallAt the Masquerade BallAt the Masquerade Ball

At the Masquerade BallAt the Masquerade BallTaking aim at the Mounted Patrol’s Fall Ride

There will be a Unit & Club Indoctrination, Orientation and Installation

January 7, 2012Red Fez and Fiesta Rooms

We will begin at 9:00 am with coffee and donuts.

Cold cuts, chips and sodas will be provided for lunch.

This is a working meeting with no breaks. We will end at 1:00 pm.

Photos will be taken with your Divan Reps, so please bring your fez.

Attention

Unit and Club Leaders


Guitarist Chris Hnottavange playing On Stage from 5:30 – 6:30 & 7:15 – 8:15

Special Guests Imperial Sir Michael G. Severe and Lady Patty

Grand Master of Masons, Arizona D. Brook Cunningham and Lady Lynn Steffhen

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El Zaribah Shrine Center

5:30 pm – Social Hour

6:30 pm – March In

7:15 pm – Dinner

8:00 pm – Presentations

8:30 pm - MC6 Entertainment begins

Menu: Steak and Lobster, Green Salad,

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...Ladies Organizations, Job’s Daughters News & Notes of Thanks...

We wish you all a Happy Holiday Season. We’ll be attending our Unit’s

delightful Holiday events.

We’ve been busy visiting our Sun City, Mohave Valley and Mesa Nile

Clubs. The Official Visitations were very enjoyable and we received many

wonderful items for the Hospitals.

We’re busy planning for the Official Visitation of our Supreme Queen

Laura Richardson of Tampa, FL. This event will be held Thursday, Feb.

2nd at El Zaribah Shrine Center. We hope to have a very special group

of new members at our next Ceremonial. Betty Ann Stockton, Queen

Daughters of the Nile...

Greetings from Sphinx Court #65, Ladies Oriental Shrine! Our Cere-

monial Nov. 19th was outstanding - it’s so nice to have such a lovely

group of women join our ranks. If your Lady hasn’t already become a

member of LOS, tell her to contact one of us and we’ll welcome her with

open arms.

It’s a busy season for sure. Our Christmas Parties are sure to be awe-

some - lots of good food and fellowship, and we love all the activities

planned at the Shrine! Never a dull moment around there!

We still have plenty of our LOS Cookbooks left, so if you don’t have

yours yet, please contact one of our LOS Ladies.

As always, we wish you good health and happiness and send our con-

dolences to those who are ill or have lost loved ones. Stay safe, happy

and busy working for the KIDS! Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and

Happy New Year to all! Lady Janet Mielke, High Priestess 2010-11

Ladies Oriental shrine...

Job’s Daughters of AZ has requested placement of periodic articles in

the Arabian Tales. Below is the first of those articles authored by the

Grand Bethel Honored Queen:

Happy Holidays to our Masonic Family!!!!

December and January are full of fun for our

girls and their families! In the upcoming

weeks we have Installations, Dances and our

Job’s Daughter Retreat...OH MY!

On December 2nd, Bethel 21 of Scotts-

dale has an Installation. December 17th

Bethel 25 in Tucson has their Official Visit at 10 am, while Bethel 19 of

Phoenix has an Installation. Then in the New Year, Bethel 25 of Tucson

has their Installation Jan. 7th, Bethel’s 22 and 13 have an Installation

Jan. 14th. Bethel 11 of Tucson has their Installation on Jan. 21st. Then

to end January, we have our Annual Grand Bethel Retreat up at Friendly

Pines Camp for a fun filled weekend!

All these events are open to the Public, so invite or bring your daugh-

ters, nieces, stepdaughters, granddaughters and any other girls you may

know! Everyone’s welcome to come have fun and learn what we’re all

about. Don’t be shy, come have some fun with the AZ Job’s Daughters!

We’re sure to put a smile on your face. Come join the fun!

AZ Jobie Love! Sarah Hasler, AZ- GBHQ

Job’s Daughters...

Calling All Widows Of Shriners

Are You Interested in Meeting Other Shrine Widows?Are You Interesting in Having a Good Time?

Are You Interested in Good Food?

Come to the Aramel Widows Lunch

December 14th11:30 am at Lon’s, Hermosa Inn, for our Christmas Luncheon

For Reservations:Pres. Joy Weaver 480-926-6809

VP Bonnie Kennington 602-995-6809Treasurer Julia Ayers

623-476-5994

I want to thank all of you who sent me the verynice cards. I really appreciate your thoughts andprayers! I’m doing real well, I’m trying to get backto walking alone. I had a fractured pelvic bone in 2places. I guess I need to give up dancing or go toFred Astaire.

Thanks again to all of you!! And also a thank you to the Mounted Patrol for the flowers! Marilyn Fults

Special thanks goes to the Moon Valley Tattlerand Hardy Murphy for having such a nice ad forour Christmas Spectacular featuring Seth Rye.

The Moon Valley Tattler has always been a greatsupporter of our Shrine Center and all we do forthe kids.

Thanks again to both of you! Illustrious Sir Tom Calvin, Potentate 2011


...Clinic News, Parade Schedule & Transportation Donations...

As 2011 draws to a close, I want to take this opportunity to thank Noble

Tom and Lady Jane Sheldon and their Outreach Clinic Crew for the in-

credible dedication this past year. We completed 10 Outreach Clinics at

the Maricopa County Medical Center and the tireless efforts of all the Out-

reach Clinic Volunteers should be applauded.

El Zaribah Shriners enjoy the reputation of conducting excellent Clin-

ics. This doesn’t just happen. It takes a lot of hard work and I’ve never wor-

ried about whether our volunteers are up to the task. Their only reward is

an occasional smile on the face of a Shrine patient.

I’d also like to thank Ill. Sir Tom Calvin for giving me the opportunity to

serve as your Hospital Chairman. It’s been a very rewarding experience.

Having the opportunity to work with Lady Barbara Hineman and watching

her interaction with our patients and families has been inspirational. Make

no mistake, Lady Barbara is the foundation of your Hospital Office and

her professionalism and dedication to our cause is remarkable.

I hope many of you will take the time to thank all those who are so ac-

tive working with our Shrine Children. They definitely deserve our thanks

for a job well done. Jim Miller, PP, Hospital Chairman

Clinic News...

Transportation Donations...

The Trust Estate of Eleanor V. NachemanEl Zaribah Shrine ClownsCharles P. MorrissPotentate Cockroach Dance

Feb 4 Laveen

Feb 11 Yuma Silver Spur

Feb 25 Apache Junction

Mar 3 Chandler Ostrich Days

Mar 17 Buckeye

June 16 Prescott Valley

Aug 18 Payson

Sept 15 Shrine Circus

Sept 22 Pinetop

Oct 27 Lake Havasu

Nov 10 Anthem VA Parade

Nov 11 Tempe VA Parade

TBD Gilbert

TBD Florence

TBD Fiesta Bowl

Parade Step-Off Will Be One Hour Later

All Line-Up Times Will Be Confirmed Later

Parade Chairman Jim Reid

W: 480-497-6061 Cell: 480-357-6411

2011 Parade schedule...

Destry Jetton, AZ Midday News visiting the Shrine Clinic


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...Mentor Program, Notice To Scribes & Tempe VA Parade Photos...

Nobles of El Zaribah, the Mentorship Team of the El Zaribah Membership

Committee is looking for Nobles to serve as Mentors for Candidates referred

to us from the BeAShrinerNow.Com web site. You’ll need to register on

Shriners Village as a virtual Mentor.

We’re also looking for Nobles around the State, active in their Blue Lodges,

to help our Mentorship Team when we have a Candidate interested in a Lodge

in their area, to introduce them to the Lodge and be a helping hand to their

Mentor. This will be especially useful in outlying areas of the state where we

have Candidates.

Please contact Noble George Mather (480-254-5328) or email him at

[email protected] if you’re interested in helping in either area.

Mentor Program...

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...Tempe VA Parade Photos...


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...Intermountain unit News & Mohave Shrine Club OV Photos...

SHrinErS HoSPitALS For CHiLdrEn PAtiEnt

SEtS nEw worLd rECord For LongESt wHEELCHAir wHEELiE

wEdnESdAy, oCtobEr 26, 2011

At Shriners Hospitals for Children Salt Lake City, each patient re-

ceives life-changing care for a wide variety of pediatric orthopaedic

conditions. But sometimes it’s the obstacles they overcome outside

the hospital that are truly extraordinary.

Eliza McIntosh, a patient at the hospital for 16 years, recently broke

the record for world’s longest wheelchair wheelie, setting the new stan-

dard to 12.45 miles. “There are a lot of things that go into breaking a

Guinness World Record but the one that really inspired me the most

was the outpouring of love and support from my community. In partic-

ular Shriners Hospitals for Children Salt Lake City employees Matt

Lowell and Ken Kozole helped me immensely,” Eliza said. “Without

them, my dream probably never would have happened. From the very

moment I pitched Matt and Ken the idea, they were full force behind

me, from helping me brainstorm ideas to helping me order my wheel-

chair.” The morning Eliza was set to break the record was cold and

wet, and she had to make some last minute adjustments to her game

plan, including wearing a hat, jacket and gloves, something she didn’t

have much practice with. But she hit the pavement with a positive at-

intermountain unit News...titude nonetheless.

At 8:30 am on the slippery East High School track in lane 3, Eliza

set out to break the record. Dozens of people came out to support her,

including other teens in wheelchairs, fellow students, family, friends

and even members of the fire department. Even with the obstacles in

front of her, she still beat the record with all the support and cheering

in four hours.

“I felt like I’d been training for this my whole life because I’m always

doing a wheelie,” she said after she broke the record. “I feel really ex-

hilarated that I did it and that it’s over. I’m also pretty sore.”

Eliza’s record-breaking wheelie was featured on local television

and a video clip is on KSL.com.


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...Scottsdale Air Fair Photos...


...Scottsdale Air Fair Photos...

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SuN LAKES OV C’MAS Aramel 11:00 am FISH FRy7:00 pm LOSNA mtg 5:30 - 8:30 pm

26 27 5:30 LOS dinner 28 297:00 pm LOSNA mtg

19 APACHE WELLS 20 PRESIDENTS DAy 21 22 23 24 25 APACHE JuNCTION

SPRING GOLF PARADE

12 MOBILE NOBLES 13 11 am 14 HAPPy 15 16 17 18 AL MALAIKAHOV & DANCE Nile Session/Luncheon VALENTINE’S DAy POTE’S BALL

5 yOuNG GuNS 6 7 uNIT HEAD MTG 8 STATED MTG 9 10 11 JODERA SuPER BOWL PTy 7:00 pm 7 pm WINTER FORMAL

yuMA PARADE

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29 30 LIFE LINE 31SCREENING

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22 23 LOS GRANd HiGH 24 25 26 27 FISH FRy 28 POTENTATE’SPRiESTESS OV 5:30 - 8:30 pm BALL

15 16 17 TEMPLE GuARD 18 19 20 21 EAST/WEST OV GAME TELEVISED

LODGE LEADERSHIPACADEMy

8 9 11 am 10 11 12 13 14 APACHE WELLSLOS MEMBERSHiP Nile Session/Luncheon PRES. BALL

TEA

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OFFICER LOS Fund-RaiserINSTALLATION

25 MERRy 26 27 28 Aramel 11:00 am 29 30 31 NEW yEAR’S EVECHRISTMAS FIESTA BOWL PARADE

18 19 20 21 WEST VALLEy OV 22 23 24

4 PRESCOTT 5 CLOWNS OV 6 uNIT HEAD MTG 7 8 9 GREETERS OV 10 SHRINE PATIENTCLOTHE-A-CHILD 7:00 pm C’MAS PARTy C’MAS PARTy

...CALENDAR OF EVENTS AS OF 11-22-11...DECEMBER

JANuARy 2012

FEBRuARy

SuNDAy MONDAy TuESDAy WEDNESDAy THuRSDAy FRIDAy SATuRDAy




1 2 FISH FRy 3 MTD PATROL5:30 - 8:30 pm C’MAS PARTy 5:30 pm

1 2 11 am 3 4 LAVEEN PARADE

NiLE SUPREME OV AL BAHR POTE’S BALL

...CALENDAR OF EVENTS AS OF 11-22-11...


11 MOTORCyCLE 12 11 am 13 14 STATED MTG 15 16 PATROL’S 17 BuCKEyE PARADE

COOK OFF Nile Session/Luncheon 7 pm ST PAT’S PARTy

25 26 5:30 LOS dinner 27 28 BOWLING 29 30 31 CIGAR NIGHT7:00 pm LOSNA mtg PALOOZA

18 NiLE 19 20 21 SAMSAR 22 APACHE WELLS 23 24 LOS iNSTALLATiON AWARDS DINNER FONDuE FUNd-RAiSER

4 5 6 uNIT HEAD MTG 7 8 9 10 DIR STAFF7:00 pm STEAK FRy

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...Friends of the Arabian Tales...

In an effort to raise funds and awareness for The Arabian Tales,

beginning in the February, 2012 issue, we’d like to initiate one entire page for donations.

Whether the donation is for the Hospitals, Transportation Fund, $100 Million Dollar Club, etc.

it would all appear on one page.

For example:

The Arabian Tales Supporters ——- Thank you!

Friends of The Arabian Tales for this month are:

J. Hut Hutson 01/14* Gerry Massey 01/14* Fred Wulff 01/13

Donations to this fund will help offset the cost of delivering The Arabian Tales to you and others.

A $10 donation to The Arabian Tales publishes your name for one year.

Contact or visit the Shrine office for details. *Denotes a two-year donation of $20.00

When will we see YOUR NAME here?

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El Zaribah Transportation Fund Donations for FebruaryTom Calvin in memory of Don Claxton

Order of Quetzalcoatl in memory of Robert Nicholson

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$100 Million Dollar Club Donations this month:

Thank you for your generosity. If you would like to learn more about making donations to Shrine Charities

please contact the El Zaribah Shrine Center 602-231-0300 or www.el-zaribah.org

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December 2011

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andthis year

new things

new masonic lodge

new heights

masonic degree team

shrine meetings

masonic unity

upcoming divan members