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FEBRUARY 2017 • VOLUME 132 • NUMBER 2
F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 7 V o l u m e 1 3 2 • N u m b e r 2
Rich Purcell (Sharon)Potentate
Mike Nehm (Sandy)Chief [email protected] Staff, Winona Area Shrine Club, Crown Jewel
Osman Shrine Officers2017Divan
Larry Norte (Audrey)High Priest & [email protected] & Bugle, East Central Shrine Club, Friendly Valley Shrine Club, Mighty Mites, Sportsman’s Club
Russell Christofk (Pauline)[email protected]
Mark Galloway (Lori)1st Ceremonial [email protected] Oriental Band, Austin Area Shrine Club, Clowns, Patrol
Michael Meyer [email protected], Hi-Hats, Mankato Shrine Club, Mankato T-Birds, Sheiks, Albert Lea Shrine Club & Cars
Brian Miller (Laurie) Outer [email protected] Cycles, Rochester Dragons, Merry Medics, Rochester Shrine Club, Rochester Zagalas, Daddy-O’s
Anders Haugen (Adriana)Assistant [email protected]
Osman Cycles, St. Paul Zagalas, Pipe Band, Nerd Herd
Sean Gardiner (Tracy)Oriental Guide
[email protected] Prairie Shrine Club, Cannon
Valley Shrine Club, Clubs & Units, Provost
Tom West (Rose)Recorder
Jim Gratias (Connie) 2nd Ceremonial Master
[email protected]. Cloud Go-Karts, St. Cloud Shrine Club,
St. Cloud Zagalas, Legion of Honor
Ryan Colligan (Audrey) Captain of the Guard
[email protected] Shrine Club, Alexandria Calliope/Four Wheelers,
Athletic Club, Cigar Club
Dave Alvin, Technology Instructor, Kenwood Middle School, LakevilleFred Perez, Osman Shrine Provost
Two students representing the Technology ClassMr. Alvin and the students presented a $1,200 check to the TC
Shriner’s Hospital for Children as a result of sales of pens that they fabricated and sold in the technology class.)
“Thank You” dinner for Potentates Lady Terri Thomas, from Past and Current Divan ladies. Jennifer Berge, Marge Park, Mary Ellen Paulson, Rose West, Terri Thomas, Sharon Purcell, Lori Galloway, Joan Spevak,
Connie Gratias, Audrey Colligan, Audrey Norte, Sandy Nehm, Julie Olsen, Elizabeth Ekholm, and Judy Ferguson.
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Pote’s Notes
In This Issue...Osman Annual Meeting ...............................................................5Club & Unit News ........................................................................82017 Potentates Reception .......................................................15Notes from the Ticket Booth .......................................................16Osman Paper Supporters...........................................................17Club & Unit Heads .....................................................................18Parade to Glory .........................................................................18Burn Awareness Week ...............................................................19Birthdays ..................................................................................21New Year’s Brunch ....................................................................22Osman Womens Auxiliary ..........................................................24Calendar ..................................................................................26
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I’d like to thank everyone who attended the January Potentate’s reception and for extending best wishes to our Divan, my Lady Sharon, myself and family. Thank you to
Ill. Sir Peter Ekholm and Lady Elizabeth and the many Past Potentates Ladies, my Aides, Chiefs of Staff, Sheiks, Auxiliary, Pipe Band members, Emilio Munoz, Chris Zak, Jim Smith and others for their work on the Divan/Potentate’s reception. To my Shrine father, Ill. Sir Roger Robinson and to many others, thank you for your support and efforts made for the installation of your officers. I am truly humbled to be your 2017 Potentate. I will admit that the responsibility of being Potentate is a daunting honor. I am human and I do not admit to know everything. I will try my best to find the answers to questions presented to your Divan and to “Serve You” and our hospital in the best way I am able in the year ahead.
We are off to a great start. We enjoyed the hospitality extended at the January Holiday parties. Again, congratulations to all the new C & U officers. Congratulations to Noble Gary Winter on his re-election as Trustee, to the new Master Masons who participated in the January “One-Day-To Masonry.” Thank you to Nobles Anders Haugen, Tyler
Bass, Tim Bass and the newly formed Athletic Club Nobles for hosting our first… East/West Shrine Football viewing party. We had a fantastic time representing Osman at the recent St. Paul Winter Carnival Parade. Thank you to my aides, especially Wiley and Shelly (Toots) Davis, for hosting the Oasis prior to the Winter Carnival Parade and to all of you for your participation in this annual St. Paul winter event. What an opportunity to show and remind the St. Paul community who Osman is and to promote our upcoming Shrine Circus. Thank you to Noble Sean Gardiner and our C & U officers for the work put into the recent February C & U Seminar. Your Officers and Nobles will be attending the upcoming February MSA meetings in Minneapolis.
Nobles if you have not paid your 2017 dues, please send in your dues payment after reading this article. Your prompt attention to this is appreciated. I would like to thank Noble Tim Bass for his many hours of work in this area. Nobles, please remember
to call our office with changes to your phone numbers or address. Simply call Doreen in the Shrine office with your updates or questions.
We will be away for few days in February to enjoy Maui with some Osman Nobles and Ladies. Safe travels to others enjoying a winter get away.
Looking forward; Membership is priority. As I mentioned previously we will work on strengthening your Clubs and Units. If you are interested in joining the Sportsmen Club, stay tuned for upcoming organizational meetings. This is going to happen and we hope it will be another exciting opportunity for participation.
On Friday, March 17th we will participate in the upcoming St. Paul, St. Patrick’s Day Parade followed by this years’ first Osman Ceremonial and a
traditional St. Patrick’s Day buffet at the Lost Spur. There
Rich Purcell
Cortney, Holly, Natalie, Ill Sir Rich Purcell and Lady Sharon, Sarah & Dr. Robert Millet
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Please join us......Potentate Rich Purcell and Lady Sharon’s, 2017 Mediterranean Cruise.Date of Cruise Departing: September 22, 2017, Round Trip from Barcelona, Spain.Cruise Ports of call are: Nice, France, Florence/Pisa; Rome, Italy, Salerno (Amalfi Coast), Venice, Italy (overnight stay in Venice), Ravenna (Bologna) and Kotor, Montenegro. Cabin group prices are based on double occupancy and include taxes and fees. Not included is airfare: ($900.00 in 2016), trip cancellation insurance, or shore excursions.
Cabin prices start at: Interior Cabin $3,180.08 (for 2 people); Ocean View $3,475.08 (for 2 people) and Balcony $4,244.00 (for 2 people). Single, triple and quad cabin pricing is available.
Deposit of $900.00 is due 25 days after booking.Book early to secure the best cabin selection. Space is limited at the group rate.
For further cruise information, please contact: Kathy GrauerMonarch Travel612-529-7990 or via e mail at [email protected]
or Potentate Rich Purcell [email protected] or c 651-373-0806
Please join us...... Chief Rabban, Rich Purcell and Lady Sharon's, 2017 Mediterranean Cruise.
Date of Cruise Departing: September 22, 2017, Round Trip from Barcelona, Spain.
Cruise Ports of call are: Nice, France, Florence/Pisa; Rome, Italy, Salerno (Amalfi Coast), Venice, Italy (overnight stay in Venice), Ravenna (Bologna) and Kotor, Montenegro.
Cabin group prices are based on double occupancy and include taxes and fees. Not included is airfare: ($900.00 in 2016), trip cancellation insurance, or shore excursions.
Cabin prices start at: Interior Cabin $3,180.08 (for 2 people); Ocean View $3,475.08 (for 2 people) and Balcony $4,244.00 (for 2 people). Single, triple and quad cabin pricing is available.
Deposit of $900.00 is due 25 days after booking. Book early to secure the best cabin selection. Space is limited at the group rate.
For further cruise information, please contact: Kathy Grauer Monarch Travel 612-529-7990or via e mail at [email protected]
or Chief Rabban, Rich Purcell [email protected] or c 651-373-0806
will also be some “special” St. Patrick’s Day entertainment, and favors’…don’t miss it! The St. Patrick’s Day open Ceremonial will start at 6 PM with the buffet and entertainment following immediately.
I encourage you to get the names of candidates into Doreen at the office so we can prepare to welcome new Nobles into Osman.
The Osman Shrine Circus is just around the corner…March 30-April 2nd. It takes you our “Nobility” to make this a successful/fun fraternal fundraising event. Remember, you can raise money for yourself or your Club or Unit by selling advertising for the Circus coloring book! Keep in mind it’s more than a circus. Thanks to Noble Rob Hoven for a fantastic effort in selling advertising! I challenge more C & U’s, Nobles and ladies to sell ad space like Rob! I challenge you to sell just one ad! The Circus workers Appreciation Dinner is April 9th, the Auxiliary Wine Tasting
event will be Friday, April 21st. Our Ladies Appreciation Brunch on May 7th our own Twin Cities Annual Shriners Hospital for Children Day is May 14th. Annual Memorial Day Acacia Park observance and ceremony May 30th.
We then go full-speed into the summer Parade season. The Alexandria Shrine Circus is June 16th. The Potentate’s Gala & Ceremonial (not to be missed) will be Saturday, June 24th. During our June 24th Gala, we will be having a Silent Auction to raise funds for our future warehouse improvements, watch for more on this in the months ahead. We will be hosting the Annual Family Picnic at our home in Roseville on July 29th. The Midwest Shrine Association summer sessions will be in Minneapolis August 17-18th. Our Osman Golf Classic/Social will be Sept. 10th.
The official Potentate’s trip, a Cruise to the Mediterranean will be Sept 22-Oct 4th. Please know, there is still time for you to join us and sign up for this
Mediterranean/Italian trip of a lifetime! Look for more details/info in this Osman.
We invite you to fall tailgating gatherings prior to U of M Gopher Football games. The annual Chili Cook-Off with music on October 7th and we have a Halloween Costume Pub Crawl with a bus, planned for Oct. 28th. There is something fun for everyone. Please…mark your calendars!
I am proud and excited to be your Potentate. I encourage each of you, this year to renew your “Call to Serve” your participation in any level though out the year contributes and strengthens our fraternity and Shriner’s Hospitals for Children.
If there is anything I can do to serve you, please feel free to contact me.
“Called to Serve”
Richard PurcellPotentate, 2017
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n Meeting called ot order:
Illustrious Sir Bruce Thomas called the meeting to order at 6:40 PM. All present were Nobles. Pledge recited, invocation given by Chaplin Dan Skoog.
n Introduction of Past Potentates:
Illustrious Sirs David Park PP 1979, Michael Wilk PP 1986, Peter Ekholm PP 1988, Hank Paulson PP 2003, Rahn Lund PP 2005, Charles Ferguson PP 2006, Roger Robinson PP 2008, James Berg PP 2009, Michael Awada PP 2010, Frank Spevak PP 2012, Don Harmsen PP 2013, Roger Berge PP 2014, Jeff Olson PP 2015.
n Introduction of Nobles attending their first meeting:
Jonathan Pahl and Nick Casci
n Recorder: Tom West
Motion made to accept the minutes from the Annual Meeting held January 5, 2016, as published. Motion was seconded and passed.
n Treasurer’s Report
Treasurer Russ Christofk gave the Treasurer’s report. A motion was made to accept the report as given. The motion was seconded and passed.
n Trustee’s Report
Trustee Gary Winter gave the report. Motion made to accept report. Motion seconded and passed.
n Membership report:
High Priest and Prophet Anders Haugen gave the Membership Report which showed a net loss of 19 members for the year.
2016 Membership as follows:
Regular members 1026, Associate members 38, total members 1064.
38 Creations, 12 Restoration, 3 Affiliations, 11 Demits, 38 Expired, 24 Suspensions for a total of 1026 Regular Members plus 38 Associates. Total Members as of December 31st, 2016, is 1064.
n Oriental Guide
Oriental Guide Larry Norte reported there were 3 demits: Ronald Anderson, Sean Misner, and Gary Vanalstine. There are 26 suspensions of Nobles whose dues were not paid by Dec. 31, 2016. The following Nobles were suspended effective December 31, 2016: Norm Coleman, Richard Lang, Robert Peterson, Darel Roinestad, Larry Wulff, Charles Baltos, Fred Carlson, Tom Combs, O’Brien Doyle Jr., Bernard Edmonds, Daniel Hernandez, Herman Jackson, Alfred Johannsen, Steve Johnson, Michael Kothenbeutel, Brian McKenna, Michael Ordorff, Scott Osterberg, Ramond Pederson, Mark Paulson, David Reinartz, Erik Seavey, Bradley Stephans, Leslie Swenson, Jeffrey Thompson, and Jack Swenson.
n Chief Rabban:
Chief Rabban Rich Purcell gave the report that there were 2 Affiliations: Robert Selden, and Robert Hildebrandt, were voted on and approved. 3 new candidates: Michael Tollefson, Steven Anderson, and Donald Chering who were then voted on and approved.
n Black Camel Report:
Assistant Rabban Mike Nehm read the list of Nobles who have passed since
our last meeting. A moment of silence followed the reading of their names, Malcolm McDonald 12/25/16, Jeffrey Rieger 12/19/16, and Norman Espersen 1/6/17.
n Good Cheer Report:
Norm Hodge gave the report that the following Nobles are on the Good Cheer Report: P.P. Richard Thompson, Dan Skoog, Marvin Ellison, Dean Strand, Charles VanHouse, Forrest Miller, and Norm Hecimovich.
n Hospital Report:
Illustrious Sir Roger Robinson gave the report for Shriners Hospital for Children – Twin Cities. Roger reported that the Hospital is in good shape. He also stated that the EOS Radiology Machine has been fully funded and will be installed by the end of Feb. or first of March. Illustrious Sir Roger said thanks to all for all of your efforts. Please just keep doing what you do.
n Circus Report:
Mike Nehm gave the Circus report. Mike stated that there are 11 weeks until the Circus is here, and 12 weeks until it is over.
It was announced that the Pipe Band is number 1 in presales at this time.
n Chief of Staff Report:
Jim Moore Chief of Staff gave the Chief of Staff report. Jim stated that our first parade will be the Winter Carnival Parade on Sat., Jan. 28. The oasis will be prior to the parade at the Masonic Center on Plato beginning at10:00 AM, with line-up at 1:00 PM, step-off at 2:00 PM. Shriners will be shuttled from Plato to the beginning of the parade beginning at 12:45 PM, and back to Plato following the parade. Jim also stated that Osman will have a new parade this year, the
Osman Annual Meeting, January 10, 2017
Past Potentates
Members of Osman
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St. Paul St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The parade will be on March 17 with line-up at 11:00AM and step-off at Noon. No motorized vehicles allowed. Participants must just march in the parade. Jim said the first Temple parade following the St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be Kaposia Days in South St. Paul. Watch for your Parade Blast for more information.
n Election of Officers:
Illustrious Sir Bruce Thomas covered the rules and regulations that govern Shrine elections.
The following nominations were made and uncontested. Motions were made, seconded and carried for each nomination separately. Those who were elected and accepted the position were:
• Richard Purcell as Potentate
• Mike Nehm as Chief Rabban
• Anders Haugen Asst. Rabban
• Larry Norte as High Priest and Prophet
• Sean Gardiner as Oriental Guide
• Russell Christofk as Treasurer
• Thomas West as Recorder
Trustees: Nomination was made
for Gary Winter for Trustee. This was uncontested. Motion made, seconded and passed electing Gary Winter as Trustee.
Illustrious Sir Bruce Thomas recognized Illustrious Sir Roger Robinson for a nomination of a slate of 4 nominees as representatives to the 2017 Imperial Council.
Illustrious Sir Roger Robinson nominated Potentate elect Rich Purcell, Chief Rabban elect Mike Nehm, High Priest and Prophet elect Larry Norte, and Oriental Guide elect Sean Gardiner to be elected as Osman’s representatives to the 2017 Imperial Council. Illustrious Sir Bruce Thomas asked the question three times if there were any other nominations for representatives to the 2017 Imperial Council. There being no other nominations, motion was made that nominations be closed, and the Recorder was instructed to cast a ballot electing the nominees. Motion was seconded and passed.
Illustrious Sir Bruce Thomas recognized Illustrious Sir Don Harmsen for a nomination for a slate of 7 nominees as representatives to the Midwest Association. Illustrious Sir Harmsen nominated Potentate elect Rich Purcell, Chief Rabban elect Mike Nehm, Assistant Rabban elect Anders Haugen, High Priest and Prophet elect Larry Norte, Oriental Guide elect Sean Gardiner, Treasurer elect Russ Christofk, Recorder elect Tom West to serve as our representatives to the 2017 Midwest Shrine Association.
Illustrious Sir Bruce Thomas asked the question three times if there were any other nominations for representatives to the 2017 Midwest Shrine Association. There being no other nominations, motion was made that the nominations be closed, and the Recorder was instructed to cast a ballot electing the nominees. Motion was seconded and passed. Illustrious Sir Bruce declared Nobles Purcell, Nehm, Haugen, Norte, Gardiner, Christofk and West elected as representatives to the 2017 Midwest Shrine Association.
Illustrious Sir Bruce Thomas recognized Treasurer Russ Christofk for the purpose
of approval of two Corporate Resolutions. The resolutions are as follows:
Resolution number 1:
Since it appears to be impractical to have our volunteer Comptroller to approve all bills, invoices and claims before presentation to the Osman Board of Directors, and since the Recorder has already approved them, it is recommended instead that the Comptroller audit or review such bills, invoices and claims monthly to assure compliance with all established procedures. Motion made, seconded and passed.
Resolution number 2:
I move that Osman Temple authorize by resolution the newly elected Potentate, Chief Rabban, Assistant Rabban, High Priest & Prophet, Oriental Guide, Recorder, and Treasurer, to sign corporation checks with the signatures of the Treasurer and any one other of these officers to appear on all checks. In addition, be it resolved that any of these officers, and any of the Trustees, are authorized to initiate wire transfers between banks or investment accounts, whether electronically or by signature.
Motion was made, seconded and carried on this resolution.
Illustrious Sir Bruce Thomas stated “I will now recess Osman Temple for the purpose of calling to order Osman Properties Inc. annual meeting. I call the president of Osman Properties, Noble Gary Winter, to the podium.”
President Gary Winter stated:
As president of the corporation, I inform all Nobles of Osman Temple that you are fully accredited shareholders of the corporation, and entitled to vote.
The announced purpose of this meeting is to announce the 2017 Board of Directors and to elect the 2017 Auditor, who will not be a member of the Board of Directors.
The bylaws of the corporation provide the newly elected senior Trustee of Osman Shrine, Noble Rich Johnson serve as President; the Chief Rabban-elect Mike Nehm as Vice President; the Assistant Rabban-elect Anders Haugen as Secretary;
Larry Norte being escorted by Chief of Staff Jim Moore after being elected High Priest & Prophet
Ill Sir Rich Purcell congratulating his appointed staff
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and the middle term Trustee of Osman, Noble Chris Johnson as Treasurer. Newly elected Osman High Priest and Prophet Larry Norte, Oriental Guide-elect Sean Gardiner, Recorder-elect Tom West and Treasurer-elect Russ Christofk are to serve as Directors.
I recognize Russ Christofk for the purpose of making a motion to elect the Auditor as called for in the bylaws for 2017.
I move that the firm of Messerli, Schadow, and Johnson be elected Auditor.
Are there any other nominations? No other nominations were brought forward. Is there a motion to close nominations? Motion made, seconded and passed.
I declare Messerli, Schadow, and Johnson elected as Auditor for Osman Properties, Inc. for 2017.
Is there any other business to come before the shareholders of Osman Properties, Inc. Hearing none, I will entertain a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Motion made, seconded and passed.
Illustrious Sir Bruce Thomas stated “I will now call Osman Temple from recess to continue the Annual Meeting of Osman Temple. I will turn the meeting over to Potentate elect Rich Purcell to announce his appointive Divan.”
Potentate Elect Purcell takes the podium
Potentate’s Appointments:
Potentate Elect Purcell announced his appointed Divan members.
Appointed Divan: Mark Galloway First Ceremonial Master
Jim Gratias Second Ceremonial Master
Michael Meyer Marshal
Ryan Colligan Captain of the Guard
Brian Miller Outer Guard
Illustrious Sir Bruce Thomas stated that the new officers will now be installed by Illustrious Sir Roger Robinson, Illustrious Sir Jeff Olsen and Illustrious Sir Roger Berge. Potentate Thomas stated that the new officers will be installed in short form by Past Potentates Illustrious Sir Roger Robinson, Illustrious Sir Jeff Olsen and Illustrious Sir Roger Berge. The officers elect formed into a crescent for installation, and the oath of office was administered. Illustrious Sir Roger Robinson declared the officers to have been duly installed.
Potentate Purcell stated that according to Osman Bylaws, “the Potentate, with the approval of the members at a Stated Meeting, shall appoint annually a practicing public accountant licensed by the State of Minnesota, to act as Auditor.” I hereby appoint Messerli, Schadow, & Johnson, PLLP, and put them before the members for approval. Motion made, seconded and passed.
According to Osman Bylaws Section 9.8 Life Membership- Meritorious Service, “A life membership may be granted to any member of Osman Shriners for Meritorious Service when approved by the Board of Directors and then authorized by a two-thirds affirmative vote of those present and voting at any Stated meeting provided due notice of such proposal be given the members. Each Illustrious Potentate, upon completion of his term of office, shall be eligible to be granted a life membership in Osman Shriners.”
I move that Life Membership for Meritorious Service be given to Past Potentate Bruce Thomas. Motion made, seconded and passed.
n Past Potentate Illustrious Sir Bruce Thomas’s Remarks:
Past Potentate Thomas thanked everyone for their help this year. He stated that we had a very successful year. He has enjoyed working with the Divan and the Nobles. He was also very thankful to his Shrine Father and Shrine Grandfather. He was very proud of everyone the way the “Revved It Up”! Bruce stated that we tried some new events which turned out very well because of all the work you, Nobles put into it. He met his goal of 35 new Shriners this year, and he expects that to continue to grow. He has enjoyed working with Rich and he will continue to work with the Nobility.
n Potentate’s Remarks:
Illustrious Sir Rich Purcell thanked the Nobles for having the confidence in him to be the Potentate of Osman Shrine. His motto is “We are all called to serve”. He stated that he exercises this in both his profession and personal life. He explained his new pin this year. Illustrious Sir Rich said that we will continue to focus on membership. January 21 is One Day to Masonry. The Pote’s Gala will be June 24 at the Spur. The Osman Family Picnic will be at the Illustrious Sir’s home on July 29. He also said there is still space available for his Mediterranean Cruise in September. He thanked the Pipers for piping him in tonight and the Legion of Honor and the Provost for their Honor Guard tonight. He thanked PP Bruce Thomas for a great job and a great year. Illustrious Sir Rich is looking forward to working with all of the Nobility, and he is honored and humbled to be your Potentate for 2017. He announced his Aides and Chiefs. His Chief Aide is Dan Flicek and Chief of Staff is Jim Moore. Chaplain is Dan Skoog. Membership is Gary Hoven and Burt Rovner. Illustrious Sir Rich Purcell invited everyone to his reception on Saturday, January 14, 2017, at the Lost Spur/Osman Event Center from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Illustrious Sir Rich Purcell recessed Osman Shrine at 7:47 PM.
Respectfully submitted, Tom West, Recorder
Ill Sir Rich Purcell fezzing his Outer Guard Brian Miller
Members of Osman
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The Chief’s CornerOur first parade, as
always, was St Paul’s Winter Carnival parade on January 28th. Thanks to all who do this parade in January in Minnesota! What a blast, (sometimes cold
blast), it was. This parade always brings out the best of Nobles! Who else would brave the weather to bring attention to our Shrine temple. I think it’s the challenge of doing it that makes it so much fun. Thanks again!
Special thanks to Noble Wiley Davis, and his lovely wife Shelly for taking on the Oasis prior to the parade. They, and their helpers, did a wonderful job of providing all of the brave winter carnival participants a warm meal and drink before they took to the streets. Thank you so much!!
Our next event was the Club and Unit Seminar on February 4th. Officers and members of the units attended and got to learn about what the plans were for this coming year. Lots of interesting topic’s from parades this year, to parade
procedures, to membership, hospital status and patients, and certainly the upcoming Circus, were reviewed. Opportunities to serve by joining any club to be more active were abundant.
We are going to be in St Paul, for the St Patrick’s day parade on March 17th. This parade is for walkers only, no handouts. However, we plan to carry a huge Circus banner to advertise the 2017 Circus. The parade is in downtown St Paul, and is a short one. The line up time is 11:45 and the step off is noon. We would like to get some volunteers to walk in the parade, carry our banner, wearing our fez’s and meet about 10am to pass out coupons for the Circus in the crowd and business, prior to step off. This is going to be a great fun parade!
Here are the parades for 2017 for your unit planning;
• March 17th St Paul St Patrick’s Day parade.
• March 30-April 2nd, Osman’s Shrine Circus! Come join in the hardest FUN you will ever have! There is a task for every noble, no matter how small! Get involved.
• June 23rd, South St Paul, Kaposia Days parade
• July 8th, Lakeville parade
• July 12th, White Bear Ave parade
• August 12th St Paul Park parade
• August 18th, MSA parade in Minneapolis
• September10th, Northfield DJJD’s parade
• River Falls parade, Date TBD late September or Early October
More details will be available in the coming months, regarding Oasis, line up times, locations, and special instructions for each parade. Please remember, again this year, I would like for all units participating in any given parade, to notify me in advance, so I can plan the line ups to accommodate all the motorized, walking and non- motorized units, safely.
Thanks for all the support and help I get each year!
Jim Moore,
2017 Osman Chief of Staff
Jim Moore
I’m pretty sure I’m not qualified to be president of the director’s unit. First, I’m not old enough so I don’t know everything and I don’t have a wife to do all the work and make me look
good like Kent or Mike.
I love to parade and I don’t like to walk unless I’m walking into a restaurant, so this unit is perfect for me.
I love to play with everybody at the circus so thanks to letting me participate with you. Aren’t those smiles the best?
If you want to ride in a parade, call me. If you want to go to dinner with us call me. If you want to help at the circus, call me. If you want to complain, call the Potentate. I think my election was hacked by the Russians and therefore I will let the rightful winner, Kent, take over if he wants to.
I like to laugh and I hope you do too because sometimes that’s all we have left.
So as we start a new shrine year, I look forward to seeing you. .at the circus. .or at a restaurant. ..or at the parade or maybe even at a meeting.
Mr President, “The Silver Fox”
Randy Bruso
Directors Staff
Randy Bruso
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Love to the Rescue:
Most of us by now have had the opportunity to see the new commercials that the Shrine Hospital has been using on TV this last year: They really
give the Shrine a very positive image, of love and caring. As Shriners each Year the Zagalas Vehicle Club prepares for the parade season. We are those Men in the Red Fezzes: with vehicles that may be antique or new or exotic. We spend countless hours cleaning caring and preparing for our vehicles for opportunity to drive down the road and share our vehicle with the crowd that we believe came just to see us. “LOL” we are fortunate that we can live the dream each weekend as we participate in a parade.
Every child who has the opportunity to see us, dreams of being in the driver’s seat. But not all children travel the same road. For children faced with physical challenges, fulfilling the promise of a brighter tomorrow can be a long and bumpy ride. The specialists at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Twin Cities are determined to put children in the driver’s seat and set them on the road
to independence.
The First Shrine hospital opened in Shreveport, La., in 1922, However, In November of 1921, the groundbreaking ceremony took place for Shriners Hospitals for Children — Twin Cities. This coming year the Shrine Hospitals are pleased to announce the addition of a new facility to assist the children in need of the Shrine Hospital:
Pasadena: Home of the new Shriners for Children Medical Center will open in June 2017.
The new medical center is part of Shriners Hospitals for Children, the world-renowned 22-location health care system, which specializes in pediatric specialty care, innovative research and outstanding teaching
programs for medical professionals.
This year as we prepare for our parade season let’s give thanks to all Shriners Nationwide that assist the hospitals that we all care so much for.
To the world you may be one person but to one child you may be the world.
Chris Christopherson
Rochester Zagalas
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Greetings fellow Nobles and Ladies!
Hopefully, all of you weathered the cold month of January and are ready to move on with renewed vigor as we look forward
to spring arriving soon…and another parade year that arrives right behind that. In about 100 days from when you read this, Chang should come out of hibernation and hit the street again. Are you ready!
The Dragon Patrol Christmas Party should have helped you get through the cold month and I enjoyed spending the evening with all of you.
I’m going to continue for now helping our new president, Dale Clark, by writing our monthly column as he prepares to lead us through what we’re sure will be another big year for the Dragon Patrol. I have no problem with that and it would be even better if you’d let me write about the Gophers, Twins or Vikings, like I do in my newspaper column throughout the year! I never lack for an opinion or something to say
about our teams!
But we’ll stick with unit and Osman matters.
I have a few more thank you’s as I look back on my year as president. First of all, my biggest thank you goes out to Noble Art Pavlish, for his continual “coaching” and advice as I stumbled through the year. Without him helping me out, I never would have made it. Thank you, as well, to his Lady, Donna, for her continued support and for looking after me as she did all year. She’s kind of like my second mom now, but she’s too young for that!
Thank you to Nobles Bert Aikens for keeping track of the “books,” Chris Koenig for lining up our parades, and Bill Hubbard for again keeping track of attendance. Those are big jobs done behind the scenes, so they’re easily overlooked.
Simply, thanks to all of the guys in my unit for doing what you do for our unit, for RASC and for the Shrine organization…and the children! And to our ladies for your support, as well! You are all very dedicated to our cause and are all so much fun to be with
at parades and all of our other events.
And congratulations to our fellow Dragon, Illustrious Sir Bruce Thomas, and Lady Terri, on a tremendous year! You were an awesome Potentate and while we know you were extremely busy, you still found time to help us out whenever you could. Thank you!
Best wishes to Illustrious Sir Rich Purcell on his year that has now begun!
Looking forward, our next Stated Meeting is Wednesday, February 22nd, 7 p.m., at the Eagles Club. See you there!
We also have the RASC Herberger Days February 23-25. Let Art know if you can help out a shift or two.
And the Circus and Father/Son/Daughter Banquet, hosted by the Daddy O’s, are coming up in a couple of months. We hope to see you at those events.
Fraternally yoursMike Smith
Mike Smith
Dragon Patrol
Alexandria Shrine Club and 4 WheelersThe Alexandria
Area Shrine Club, Calliope and Four Wheelers had a great year in 2016. Many parades were attended and we had an excellent circus in June
which we are looking forward to again on June 16, 2017. The club purchased a new motor home in 2016 to replace our current Big Red as it has served its purpose and now needs to be put to rest.
There is a lot of work to be done before it can be put in service, but planning to have it ready by Osman Circus if all works out. By the time this issue comes out we will have done our first parade at Winter Carnival in January.
We have our Ladies Valentines brunch on Sunday February 12th at the Arrowwood Resort in Alexandria. All nobles and ladies who would like to come are invited; we just need to know if you are coming for seating purposes. Please email me at [email protected] if interested.
Our club would like to say congratulations to Illustrious Sir Rich Purcell and Lady Sharon. We look forward to all you have planned this year and are excited to be part of it.
Respectfully Submitted,Brion Golde
Secretary Brion Golde
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Greetings from the Nobles of the Provost.
At our Christmas party in December we installed the following Nobles as our Officer corps:
• President - Captain, Fred Perez
• Vice President - First Lieutenant, Neil Clymer
• Senior Second Lieutenant, Paul Kuehl
• Junior Second Lieutenant, Dave Langer
• Secretary - Second Lieutenant, Kenneth Arehart
• Treasurer - Second Lieutenant, Alan Christofk
• First Sergeant, Mike Horn
• Quartermaster - Sergeant, Jason Perez
• Chaplain - Second Lieutenant, Tom West
• Sergeant, David Stanton
• Sergeant, Dale Johnson
• Sergeant at Arms, Mathew Petersen
The following is a roster of all members of the Provost:
John Ahlbom, Gordon Anderson, Vernon Anderson, Kenneth Arehart, Michael Brady, Wade Brooks, Alan Christofk, Russell Christofk, Eddie
Clymer, Neil Clymer, Jerome Erickson, Larry Gold, David Hakes, Donald Harmsen, Anders Haugen, Michael Horn, Mark Hughes, Dale Johnson, Jerry Johnson, Richard Johnson, Warren Johnson, Ronald Knott, Paul Kuehl, Kenneth Kumm, David Langer, Dennis Mecl, Brent Metcalf, Kay Moss, Ronald Nelson, Kelley O’neil, Gregory Patzman, Fred Perez, Jason Perez, Mathew Petersen, Vincent Peterson, Gerald Plachecki, Charles Rios, Gregory Sailer, Larry Sandburg, Mark Sandstorm, James Selbitschka, Daniel Skoog, David Stanton, Bruce Thomas, Michael Thoms, Stephen Wall, Michael Werth, Thomas West, Gary Wettschreck, Gary Winter, Edward Witter.
If you have any interest in joining our Unit contact one of these Nobles, you may know and he will give you all the information you need.
Upcoming meetings:
• Provost Annual Valentine’s Party, Monday, February 20, 2017, Social 6:00 PM, Dinner 7:00 PM, Mancini’s Char House, 531 7th St W, St. Paul; Provost dress is dinner jacket and tie
• Provost Monthly Meeting, Monday, March 20, 2016, Social 6:00 PM,
Dinner 6:30 PM, Meeting 7:00 PM, Little Venetian, Little Canada; Provost dress is winter uniform.
Other events:
• Osman Shrine Stated Meeting, Tuesday, March 14, 2017, 6:30 PM, Osman Shrine Center, Eagan; dinner buffet served prior to the meeting; Provost needed for tyling; Provost dress is winter uniform.
• Osman Shrine Circus Set-up, Monday, March 27, 2017, 12:30 (tentative time), Coliseum, Minnesota State Fair Grounds; Need help with Provost Jail set-up; sign up on the schedule worksheet.
• Osman Shrine Circus, Thursday, March 30 through Sunday, April 2, 2017, Coliseum, Minnesota State Fair Grounds; Provost dress is winter uniform.
We continue to frequently post information on the Osman Provost Facebook page. Take a look at the page, and “Like” and “Share” the postings with your Facebook friends.
Fraternally submitted,Ken Arehart, Secretary
Provost
BLACK CAMELn Malcolm McDonald 12/25/2016
n Jeffrey Rieger 12/29/2016
n Norman Espersen 1/6/2017
n Wallace Johnson 1/16/2017
St. Cloud Area Shrine Club
P.P. Roger Robinson winner Shriner of the year award
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The January 10th meeting was held at Barley’s in Austin with several members attending in spite of the rain and snow that fell throughout the week. President Brad Stout
welcomed those attending and following the Invocation and Pledge to our Flag, dinner was ordered from the menu.
We were saddened with the loss of Noble Malcolm McDonald who passed form us on Dec.25, 2016. Several of the Nobles and ladies attended his Memorial Service. Also, Noble Charles VanHouse is currently at Comfort Care in Austin, as the result of a fractured hip. Noble Forrest Miller experience foot surgery on January 6th and is rehabbing at home. Also, Noble Norm Hecimovich has experienced some health issues and is being monitored by the medical teams in Austin.
Noble Otto Volkert discussed the Circus Promotion materials and
members were given their packets of information to make contact with the businesses who support not only us but Osman Shrine.
Noble Hanson also reported that the information regarding the needed repairs for the Oriental Band Bus had been mailed to Osman. We will ask permission to speak to the request at the Officer’s Seminar on Feb. 4th. The three bids range from $4,599.00 to $4,781.00.
Noble Hanson reported that he has been working on the parade schedule, and has made contact with parade chairpersons to confirm dates for 2017. We are looking for a sponsor in St Charles. If anyone knows of a possibility, please contact us.
It was also reported that on Dec. 2nd, when the Shrine Club rings bells throughout Austin for the Salvation Army, a total of $9,400.00 was collected. This amount was matched by MN Masonic Charities. Also, Nobles assisted with the bell ringing
for Fidelity Lodge on the Fridays and Saturday between Thanksgiving and Christmas at the Hy-Vee Food Store in Austin. $14,087.00 was collected for the Area Food Shelf. Of this amount, $10,000.00 was matched by MN Masonic Charities bringing the total amount generated from the Masonic Bodies to $42,847.00.
A huge “Thank You” to Bill Newell for coordinating the Shrine Bell Ringing, and Dean Johnson for the Lodge Bell Ringing. We also owe a huge thank you to the ladies who supported us by taking time slots where needed.
The next meeting will be February 9th at a site to be determined. The calling committees will make contact with our members.
Neil HansonBusiness Manager
Greeting Nobles and Ladies,
I’d like to start off by saying “Thank you” to everyone in the RASC for allowing me the privilege of being your president for the 2017 shrine year, I look forward to serving you and Osman Shrine to the best of my ability. A big thank you to Dan Rasmussen for being the president last year and guiding us through great shrine year. Russ Billings has offered his services as Sec/Treasurer again this year with Ryan Colligan taking the second seat to Russ while we try to find a replacement for Russ in the future. Russ has served us faithfully for many years in this capacity and would like to set down. If you know anyone
that would be good at this job lets Russ or myself know.
Our next event is the Sweetheart dinner hosted by the Merry Medics. We look forward to a great night. Keep watching here and on the Rochester area shrine club website for updates.
www.rochesterareashrineclub.org
Looking ahead, I would like us to continue with all the regular events and hope to add a few events that put us in the public eye. Many folks in our communities see us in the parades but really have no idea what we are about and what our mission is. My goal this year to start changing that in the
Rochester area and the surrounding communities. Hopefully we can get back to Thursdays on First this year, and possibly add a fall event that shows off Shriners and the Shriners mission to the public.
Keep watching here and let’s have a great year.
Fraternally yours Tracy W. Saunders
RASC President
Austin Area Shrine Club & Oriental Band
Rochester Area Shrine Club
Neil Hanson
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Gentlemen and Lady,
Today we had the opportunity to surprise Amy Trunnell at her job. Amy flagged me down at the Walmart in Cottage Grove one day last week, she had notice my Osman jacket. Amy had been a patient at the Twin Cities Shriners Hospital for over seventeen years. She was very excited to share her story with me and I wanted to surprise her with a group photo. So, today six Members of the Osman Cycle Corp showed up at two O’clock this afternoon and indeed surprised her. Attached you will find the photo and I would like to personally thank John Stolte, Ray Williamson, Pete
Staloch, Doug Senn, Dave Gagnon, photographer Pat Nowland and an honorable mention to Ian Gardiner [not pictured] for joining me Steve Ingram, for taking time out of their day to bring a smile to this very special young lady. Amy made it a point to mention the Osman Shriner and her appreciation of the hospital. Our Work Matters!
Respectfully,Steve Ingram
President Cycle Corp
Osman Cycle Corps
Amy Trunnel and members of the cycle corp , just wanted to add the she was the Shrine princess in 1992 at our twin city
hospital.
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Greetings, Nobles, Ladies and Everyone,
The photos and words that are written for this article are real and true (I think…).
Greg MorfittSecretary/Treasurer
2016 President Noble Lynn Davis presenting funds at the annual Parade to Glory.
DIVAN & OFFICERS: Left to right: 2016 Potentate Bruce Thomas, Divan Member Larry Norte, ALSC Vice President Lynn Davis, ALSC President “Jake” Loper, ALSC Secretary/Treasurer Greg Morfitt,
Divan Member Jim Gratias and Divan Member Michael Meyer
Albert Lea Shrine Club and Albert Lea Cars
Greg Morfitt
My name is Noble “Jake” Loper. I have been active in the Masonic Lodge for several years working my way through the chairs and other Masonic bodies. Now I am the “President” of
the Albert Lea Shrine Club. And as you can see I’m quite happy with it. With our insurance
dos and don’ts I will no longer be able to drive our van in parades. However don’t worry, I’ll
be riding “Shot Gun” waving and smiling, something Shriner’s do BEST!
HISTORY! 2016 Potentate Bruce Thomas has honored our club many, many times over the years with his presence. And let me tell you when he shows up the feeling of fellowship
just flows. For “Bruce” is one hell of a Shriner. Our hats are off to you NOBLE BRUCE THOMAS.
FINNALLY! Noble Lynn Davis gets his “past Presidents pin”. He just got off three years of duty
as president and leader of the Albert Lea Shrine Club. And leader he is. Noble Lynn has done a
wonderful job leading our club. He was elected vice president now, which is cool because his support is
greatly appreciated. Way to go Noble Lynn!
Dean Strand
Charles VanHouse
Forrest Miller
Norm Hecimovich
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2017 Potentate’s Reception
Nobel Mark Hughes congratulating Ill Sir Rich Purcell & Lady Sharon
Lady Sharon Purcell, Lady Colleen LaVine, Zuhrah Potentate Mike LaVine, & Ill Sir Rich Purcell
Osman Nobles congratulating 2017 Divan
Outer Guard Brian Miller, Lady Sharon Purcell, Ill Sir Rich Purcell and Lady Laurie Miller
Osman Nobles and Ladies waiting in the reception line
Nobles Neil & Denise Clymer, and Greg & Christine Sailer
P.P. Dick & Evie Thompson
Osman Nobles congratulating the 2017 Divan members P.P. Roger Robinson, Lady Sharon Purcell & Ill Sir Rich Purcell, Roger is Rich’s Shrine Father
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We are less than 8 weeks to show-time!
Hotel Information -
If you need a hotel room during the circus, we again have a special deal with the Courtyard by Marriott in Roseville.
Our event name is “Osman Shrine Circus “.
Special rates are effective March 30 – April 3, 2017.
Hotel’s discounted rates are as follows:
Standard King – One king bed with full size sofa sleeper, mini-fridge $84.00 + tax
• Double Queen – Two queen beds, no pullout, mini-fridge $89.00 + tax
• Hotel room rates are subject to applicable taxes (10.125%).
Reservations for Shrine Circus must be made by individual attendees directly with Courtyard by Marriott reservations at (651) 746-8000 by February 28, 2017.
Mommy & Daddy –
Thanks to everyone who has responded to their Mommy & Daddy mailing. If you have not received yours or need more tickets let us know at 651-452-5662. This year’s Circus Mommys and Daddys are receiving a unique
94th year edition Mommy and Daddy pins, recognition in the circus program/coloring book, and the sincere thanks of thousands of kids who would not get to see a circus without them.
Nobility Sales –
Nobility Sales of advertising, plaques, tickets and sponsorships is going well! At this point the Pipe Band has edged ahead of the Directors Staff in total sales! Any Club, Unit, Noble, Lady or friend can participate. The goal again this year is for every Noble to sell at least one of anything, be it a ticket, an advertisement, a plaque or a sponsorship. The key is, we need is just a little help from everyone. Please help!
The deadline for all advertising and everything to be included in the coloring
book is Tuesday February 28, 2017.
Circus Meetings -
• February 4, 2017 - C&U Seminar.
• March 14, 2017 - The “Big Final” meeting - at 4:30pm at the Lost Spur before the Osman Stated Meeting at 6:30. Everyone is invited!
• March 29, 2017 - “Wednesday Night Walk-Around” at 6:00 on the Concourse at ramp 14.
• March 30 – April 2, 2017 – “Circus Time”!
That’s it for now, “May all your days be circus days!”
John Davenport651-452-5662
Notes from the Ticket Booth for February 2017
John Davenport
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2 0 1 6 O S M A N P A P E R S U P P O R T E R SM E M O R I A L S
Warren & Doreen Lynch In Memory of P.P. Mike Hildebrand, Dick McNary, P.P. Tom Huppert, Doris Plachecki, Nancy Fish, Jerry Payne & P.P. Al Koenig
Russ, Ralph & Alan Christofk In Memory of Joe Christofk, Father & Grandfather
Michael Meyer In Memory of Erv Kooistra
Linda Watson In Memory of Johnny Watson
Wayne Longwell In Memory of Jerry Longwell, Richard Brown & Pete Kloskowski
Shirley McNaryIn Memory of Dick McNary
Russ, Ralph & Alan ChristofkIn Memory of Joe Christofk, Father & Grandfather
ProvostIn Memory of Jerry Payne
Osman Cycle CorpsIn Memory of Patty Davis
P.P. Frank PetersonIn Memory Beverly Peterson
P.P. Charles & Judee Ferguson
In Memory of P.P. Robert Ferguson
Art LemkeIn Memory of Shieks and Mighty Mites
Shirley WrubelIn Memory of Husband Jerry Wrubel
Christopher Hans KittlesonIn Memory of Howard B Kittleson
Corrine BergstromIn Memory of Robert “Bob” Bergstrom
Tom & Diane BrockmanIn Memory of P.P. John Brockman
Pat HuberIn Memory of Bill Huber
Clarence Christensenin Memory of Marjorie Christensen
LuWana (Lu) Geradsin Memory of Edward (Ed) Gerads & Charlene Gerads
Barbara KorumIn Memory of Darwin Korum & the Chanters
S U P P O R T E R SDennis & Elaine Boom
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Stephen Oian & Lady Carolyn
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Dave [email protected]
Vice President: Mike Yankovec320-493-0776 [email protected]
Secretary/Treasurer: Brent Metcalf 651-739-3653 [email protected]
CLUBS & UNITSALBERT LEA SHRINE CLUB
ALBERT LEA CARSClarence Schroeder, [email protected]
ALEXANDRIA AREA SHRINE CLUBMike Denke, [email protected]
ALEXANDRIA CALLIOPE & FOUR-WHEELERSJohn Phillips, Captain [email protected]
AUSTIN AREA SHRINE CLUBAUSTIN ORIENTAL BANDBrad Stout, [email protected]
BLOOMING PRAIRIE SHRINE CLUBAndrew Weiss, President507-528-2533
CANNON VALLEY SHRINE CLUBDennis Monroe, President507-789-6399
CHANTERSDean Strand, President651-770-2159
CIGAR CLUBMike Ordorff, [email protected]
Attention Clubs & Units: Make sure you have a person appointed tomake a monthly report to The Osman. Return your report by the
deadline (usually around the 15th of the month) [email protected] or mail to
2750 Sibley Memorial Highway, St. Paul 55121
CLUB & UNIT HEADSPROVOST
Gary Winter, [email protected]
ROCHESTER AREA SHRINE CLUBLarry Norte, President(507) [email protected]
ROCHESTER CYCLE PATROLJosh Allen, [email protected]
ROCHESTER DRAGON PATROLDoug Brick, President507-254-6715 [email protected]
ROCHESTER MERRY MEDICSRyan Colligan, [email protected]
ST. CLOUD AREA SHRINE CLUBRoger Robinson, [email protected]
ST. CLOUD GO-KARTSMike Yankovec, [email protected]
SHEIKSSteve Hoyer, [email protected]
WINONA AREA SHRINE CLUBRobert Stedman, [email protected]
ZAGALAS – ROCHESTER CHAPTERSteve Groteboer, President281 [email protected]
ZAGALAS – ST. CLOUD CHAPTERRoger Robinson, President320-420-8142rrobinson@ global-continuum.com
ZAGALAS – ST. PAUL CHAPTERDavid Gagnon, [email protected]
CLOWNSWade Brooks, [email protected]
DIRECTORS STAFFRonald Clarstrom, [email protected]
DRUM & BUGLE CORPSDean Brown, [email protected]
EAST CENTRAL SHRINE CLUBDon Vaughn, [email protected]
FRIENDLY VALLEY SHRINE CLUBJim Smith, President651-459-8320 [email protected]
LEGION OF HONORWilliam Beslin, [email protected]
MANKATO AREA SHRINE CLUBSteve Igou, [email protected]
MANKATO T-BIRDSMichael Meyer [email protected]
MIGHTY MITESJohn Watson Crew [email protected]
NOMADSBob Golder, President651-777-3781Email [email protected]
OSMAN CYCLE CORPSDennis Sherwood, [email protected]
PAST POTENTATESMike Awada, [email protected]
PATROLGeorge Carlson, Captain651-774-7793
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Vice President:Wiley [email protected]
Secretary/Treasurer:Wade [email protected]
CLUBS & UNITSALBERT LEA SHRINE CLUBALBERT LEA CARSJerald Loper, [email protected]
ALEXANDRIA AREA SHRINE CLUBP.J. Bridenstine, [email protected]
ALEXANDRIA CALLIOPE & 4-WHEELERSMike Pray, [email protected]
AUSTIN AREA SHRINE CLUB AUSTIN ORIENTAL BANDBrad Stout, [email protected]
BLOOMING PRAIRIE SHRINE CLUBAndrew Weiss, President507-528-2533
CANNON VALLEY SHRINE CLUB Robert Boesen, [email protected]
CHANTERS Dean Strand, President651-770-2159
BOWLER BOYZ SOCIAL &CIGAR CLUBRob Hoven, [email protected]
CLOWNS Wade Harvey, [email protected]
DADDY-O’SJonathan Pahl, [email protected]
DIRECTORS STAFF Randy Bruso, [email protected]
EAST CENTRAL SHRINE CLUB David Rahm, [email protected]
FRIENDLY VALLEY SHRINE CLUBRaymond Anderson, [email protected]
LEGION OF HONOR Dave Hellstern, [email protected]
MANKATO AREA SHRINE CLUBChris Johnson, [email protected]
MANKATO T-BIRDSEric Mundt, [email protected]
MIGHTY MITESBurt Rovner, [email protected]
OSMAN CYCLE CORPSPeter Staloch, [email protected]
PAST POTENTATES Roger Berge, [email protected]
PIPE BANDEmilio Munoz, [email protected]
PROVOSTFred Perez Captain651-272-0015Email [email protected]
ROCHESTER AREA SHRINE CLUBTracy Saunders, [email protected]
ROCHESTER CYCLESDustin Hinck, President507-250-2180
ROCHESTER DRAGON PATROL Dale Clark, [email protected]
ROCHESTER MERRY MEDICSJames Randall Sr, President507-261-0457
SHEIKSSteve Hoyer, [email protected]
ST. CLOUD AREA SHRINE CLUBChris Chopp, [email protected]
ST. CLOUD GO-KARTSLarry Weyer, Captain320-240-9725
WINONA AREA SHRINE CLUBRobert Stedman, President507-454-7209
ZAGALAS – ROCHESTER CHAPTER Rahn Lund, [email protected]
ZAGALAS – ST. CLOUD CHAPTERJon Asplund, [email protected]
ZAGALAS – ST. PAUL CHAPTER Brian Miller, [email protected]
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Burn Awareness Week Kicks Off Annual Campaign
Shriners Hospitals Wants Children and Families to “Be Burn Aware”
Shriners Hospitals for Children® continues to be determined to decrease the number of preventable pediatric burn injuries by raising awareness. One program in this
effort is the annual Burn Awareness campaign, which began more than 20 years ago.
Every year, during the first full week of February, our public relations efforts emphasize Burn Awareness Week, the kickoff of a yearlong educational campaign
aimed at burn awareness and prevention, including offering free educational materials via our website. The items, including activity books and fact sheets, are designed to be a resource for firefighters, teachers, parents and others concerned with the safety and
well-being of children. Many of the items are available in both English and Spanish.
The 2017 Burn Awareness campaign will begin the week of Feb. 5-11. We are once again using the theme “Be Burn Aware,” and focusing on preventing burn injuries in the home, because the vast majority of preventable burn injuries continue to occur in residences. Homes are the sites of thousands of burn injuries to children every year, including scalds, fire-related injuries, and even electrical burns. Many of these incidents could have been easily prevented by following and implementing some basic safety tips. In the U.S., the occurrence of major pediatric burn injuries has decreased; these educational efforts do have an impact.
“Shriners Hospitals for Children is committed to providing burn awareness education year-round to help prevent burn injuries,” said Kenneth Guidera, M.D., chief medical officer of Shriners Hospitals for Children.
“Our ‘Be Burn Aware’ campaign this year will again be focused on teaching children and families ways they can avoid burn injuries, especially at home. We will be sharing information on how to prevent fire and electrical-related injuries, as well as those caused by scalds or other incidents that can transpire around the home. Shriners Hospitals for Children is aware that many of these pediatric burn injuries are preventable, and hopes to reduce their occurrences through education.”
OSJAN17SHWC
shrinershospitalsforchildren.org beburnaware.org
Materials Emphasize Burn Awareness and Prevention Education
The campaign features two child-friendly characters, Boots and Brewster – a caped, cuddly bear and a googly-eyed teapot – who are featured in activity books for children ages 3-7 and 8-12. The entertaining duo leads children through the various rooms of a house, pointing out dangers, and how to easily correct or avoid them. The coloring pages, word searches, cartoons and other activities are designed to grab children’s attention and present the information in a memorable, age-appropriate manner. The campaign also includes various tip sheets and materials that emphasize prevention of scalds, fire-related and electrical burns.
Shriners Hospitals has also created an animated video featuring the clever pair, Boots and Brewster, which kids are sure to love. In the new video, available on our website, Boots and Brewster take viewers on a fun and educational adventure to help them become more burn aware.
All materials are available for viewing and ordering at beburnaware.org. Shriners Hospitals for Children is also assisted in its burn prevention efforts by members of the Shriners fraternity, who promote the campaign in their local communities in a variety of creative ways.
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AT OSMAN EVENT CENTER/LOST SPUR EVENT CENTER2750 SIBLEY MEMORIAL HWY • ST PAUL, MN
FRIDAY MARCH 17TH, 20175:00 PM CANDIDATES REGISTRATION
6:00 PM OPEN CEREMONIAL
7:00 PM BUFFET AND ENTERTAINMENT
The cost to become a Shriner in 2017 is $200.00 which includes your 2017 dues, initiation fees and fez.
Get your candidates ready and get their Petition into the Shrine office. Cost for the Buffet is $15.00 per person, Cash Bar
No cost for the candidate and their Lady
RSVP Osman at 651-452-5660 or [email protected] by March 6th, 2017.
Everyone is welcome…. Nobles, friends and family.
“Special Entertainment” A special Potentates gift “favor” will be given to those attending
Dress in your best “St. Patrick’s Day Attire”
May be prizes for the“Best Dressed Leprechaun”
JOIN US FOR THE
2017 ST. PATRICKS’ DAY CEREMONIAL AND
PARTY
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February BirthdaysCharles Albrant • Lowell Anderson • Mark Anderson • Richard Armstrong • Ray Bean • Douglas Black • Robert Boesen •
David Boguslawski • Michael Brady • Terry Brindley • Douglas Campbell • Gerald Campbell • Paul Carlson • Randall Cirksena Jr • Dale Clark • Tommy Clymer • David Conover • Robert Darling • Jerry Dohrn • Michael Doyle • David Duncan • Louis Fritsche
• Mark Galloway • Ian Gardiner • Paul Grabitske • George Green • Dave Griep • Louis Grittner • John Halvorson • Arden Hanson • Peter Hauser • Phillip Hayek • James Herriott • Jeff Hislop • James Hooper • Peter Irvine • Herman Jackson • Walter
Jergenson • Patrick Johnson • Steven Johnson • James Judisch II • Walter Kehler • Earl Kinneberg • Jeffrey Knorr • Merle Knudson • Loren Knutson • David Kompelien • Mark Kraus • Ronald Lamkin • Wallace Larsen • Edward Larson • Jay Lietzow • Kenneth Lindstrom • P.P. Rahn Lund • Paul Main • Todd Martin • Jerry • McCormack • Charles McKenzie • David Meier • Dean Meixell • Mike Meyer • James Miller • Robert Misner • Charles Moline • Stephen Neiswanger • Colonel Nemec • David Niebuhr • Michael O’Reilly • Paul M Peterson • Roger Plath • Douglas Pope • Frederick Rauschnot • Burt Rovner • Richard Schwartz • Robert Selden • James Smith • James Solin • Tyler Stockinger • Robert Suk • Mark Swenson • Cole Tousignant • Leon Traeger
• Gayl Waldvogel • William Weinand • Grege Wennes • Thomas West • Robert Witter • Paul Wolf • John Zima Jr
ATTENTION WINE & CRAFT BEER LOVERS
Osman Shrine will be hosting its second annual
Wine Tasting featuring Wine and NEW this year Craft Beer
On April 21, 2017 from 6:30 – 8:30
At the Osman Shrine Center/Lost Spur Golf and Event Center
Tickets are $25.00, with all proceeds benefitting
The Osman Women’s Auxiliary
Sponsored by Haskell’s Wine and Spirits
For reservations call Doreen at 651-452-5660
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qNew Year’s Brunch qDivan ladies enjoying the New Year’s Brunch
Beverly & Russ Boogren
Bob & Amy Hering from Zor PP Frank Peterson, Bill Callister, Paul Bringgold and Hannelore Callister.
PP Ladies Julie Olsen, Elizabeth Ekholm and Joan Spevak
Michael Meyer, Willey Davis and Chris Johnson in deep conversation
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Now Hear ThisOsman Shrine Stated Meeting
March 14, 2017, Lost Spur/City View 5:00 pm Buffet dinner • 6:30 pm Stated Meeting
Notice of vote Due notice is hereby given that, at a Stated meeting of Osman Shrine on March 14, 2017,
the Following will be voted upon:
As required by Osman Bylaws, the Nobility will vote on the 2018 fundraiser.
There shall be a 2018 fundraiser for the Osman Shrine, a Circus to be held at the State Fair Coliseum.
Meeting starts promptly at 6:30 p.m.
Thomas West, Recorder
Attest. Richard Purcell, Potentate
Russ & Pauline Christofk visiting, Nancy Langer & Holly Christofk
Tracy Saunders with lady Maureen Lori Thompson of Zor and Linda Will visiting
Jessica & Wade Harvey
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Dear Auxiliary Members and Friends of the Auxiliary,
The Osman Womens Auxiliary had the privilege of running the coat checks for both the New Year’s Brunch and the Potentate’s Reception. Thank you, Illustrious Sir Rich, for allowing us to do the coat check at your reception, and thank you to everyone who donated “tip money” to the Auxiliary. This is one more way that we are able to raise money to help provide mobility equipment for the children at Shriners Hospital for Children – Twin Cities. Also thank you to the Auxiliary Members who manned the coat checks: Marjorie Park, Kathy Flicek, Kay Skoog,
Linda Will, Gee Winter, Donna Pavlish and Sue Doty. You did a great job!
When I think about the generosity of all of the Nobles, and their Ladies, the Auxiliary Members and everyone who so generously donates to the Osman Womens Auxiliary, I am truly humbled. You all give in so many ways donating money, toys, quilts, blankets, pop tabs, sewing holiday stockings, knitting caps, mittens and scarves, helping at the Hospital, helping with Auxiliary projects and events, the list goes on and on. We so much appreciate everyone’s ongoing support to Osman Womens Auxiliary. It is through this generosity that we are able to meet our goal to provide mobility equipment for the children at our Hospital.
I would like to extend a special thank you to Ron and Pari Pew and the members of the Rochester Area Shrine Club for all of your donations to the Osman Womens Auxiliary. Once again, Ron made beautifully hand crafted wooden rolling pins, bowls, dice shakers and little jewelry boxes to raffle at the Rochester Holiday party with all of the proceeds going to the Osman Womens Auxiliary. All of the items were gorgeous, and everyone wanted to win one of his handmade items. Ron sold $600 in raffle tickets at the Rochester Holiday party, and he once again donated all of the raffle money to
the Osman Womens
Auxiliary. Thank you, Ron, and Pari, you are amazing!! We so appreciate your generosity!
I want to say a special thank you for all of the toys that have been donated to the Auxiliary the past few months. You have definitely made a difference. The Osman Cycle Corps collected and donated many toys to the Auxiliary. The Rochester Shrine Club ran a toy drive at their Holiday Party and collected so many toys, it took two vehicles to get them all up to the Auxiliary!! Thank you so much!!!! We put out a plea for toys and you all came through!
Your Auxiliary Board has been busy planning exciting events for the upcoming year. We are going to start our year with the Auxiliary BUNCO Party at the Lost Spur/ Osman Event
Ill Sir Bruce Thomas, Ryan Colligan and Dan Rasmussen donating toys from the Rochester Area Shrine Club toy drive to Rose West for the
Osman Womens Auxiliary
Steve & Rita Ingram, Jack & Linda Kirsch, Ray & Barb Williamson, Charles Pope, Sean Gardiner, and Peter Staloch donating toys from the
Osman Cycle Corps to the Osman Womens Auxiliary
Ron and Pari Pew raffling the beautiful handmade wooden items at the Rochester
Shrine Club Christmas party with the proceeds going to the Osman Womens Auxiliary.
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Center, on Friday evening, March 24, 2017. Back by popular demand will be the Toco Bar prior to playing BUNCO. Please mark your calendar now; so, you can join us for an evening of fun at the BUNCO Party. You will be receiving your invitation by e-mail or postal mail soon. The calendar of events for the full 2017 year will be published in the
next issue of the Osman plus it will be included with your membership renewal notice.
Again, it is a pleasure and honor to serve as your Chairman, and thank you for all of your continued support to the Auxiliary. Your donations are making a difference in the lives of the children at Shriners Hospital for Children –
Twin Cities. We appreciate everything you do. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me.
Rose West, Chairman [email protected]
651-459-3813
GIVING FROM THE HEART On Behalf of the Osman Womens Auxiliary, I want to thank all of the individuals, Osman Shrine, Osman Clubs and Units for the tremendous outpouring of Gifts, Memorials and Honoraria for 2016. Because of your heartfelt gifts I have been able to send to the Womens General Auxiliary (WGA4KIDS) to the Shriners Hospital for Children-Twin Citites $49,952.00 from the Osman
Womens Auxiliary. You truly were GIVING FROM THE EART as this was the largest amount we were able to send to the WGA4KIDS in one year! Your continues support is greatly needed and appreciated. The children and their parents at the Shriners Hospital for Children-Twin Cities thank you so much. They know you are GIVING FROM THE HEART.
Those who gave Gifts, Memorials or Honoraris from October 1 thru December 31, 2016 are listed below.
Many Thanks Elizabeth Ekholm Gifts, Memorials, Honoraria Osman Womens Auxiliary
Herb Erickson Dan & Kathy Flicek Shirley McNary Bill Everling Austin Area Shrine Club East Central Shrine Club Rich & Sharon Purcell Betty Porter Bill & Barb Weinand Marian Evans Sweitzer Foundation Brian Ash Norm & Helen Hecimovich David & Carolyn Kompelien Austin Oriental Band Roger & Kathie Phelps Patricia Wilson Michael Ramy Florence Andersen David Madison Kenwood Middle School Cathi Dallman
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Alexandria SC & 4-Wheelers, Athletic Club
Rochester Dragon Patrol Daddy-O’sProvost Cannon Valley SC
Rochester SCClub & Unit seminar
St Cloud SCRochester Zagalas
To access the online Osman Shrine calendar please go to www.osmanshrine.org/node/3.
If you want to add the calendar to your personal Gmail account simply click on the Google Calendar button in the lower right and follow the instructions.
Upcoming EventsMarch 2017Stated Meeting – 14thCeremonial – 17thCircus move in dates – 27th – 29th Circus – 30th – April 2nd
April 2017Grand Lodge – 6th - 8thLadies Auxiliary Wine Tasting – 21stLynnhurst Dinner – 18th
May 2017Ladies Appreciation Brunch – 7thClub & Unit meeting – 9th
June 2017Stated Meeting – 13thAlexandria Circus – 16thS. St Paul Parade – 23rdCeremonial – 24thPotentates Gala – 24th
July 2017Imperial Session July 8th – 13thClub & Unit - 11thOsman Family Picnic – 29th
August 2017MSA Summer Session 17th – 19th
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If your Club or Unit would like your activities listed on the calendar please contact the Osman Shrine office 651-452-5660, [email protected]
NOBLES!!!Do you have a
profession, business or trade you would like
to make available to your fellow Nobles and
families?
Please consider advertising your
business, trade or service in our monthly Osman Publication…..
MSA Winter session, Minneapolis, MN
Potentates Maui Trip
Potentates Maui Trip
2017Potentate’s Reception
2017 Divan and Ladies seated Larry Norte, Mike Nehm, Ill Sir Rich Purcell Anders Haugen, Sean Gardiner, standing Laurie Miller, Audrey Norte, Lori
Galloway, Sandy Nehm, Audrey Colligan, Sharon Purcell, Rose West, Adriana Haugen, Connie Gratias, Tracy Gardiner, and Pauline Christofk, back row: Brian Miller, Michael
Meyer, Mark Galloway, Ryan Colligan, Tom West, Jim Gratias, and Russ Christofk
Office Manager Doreen Lynch with Wade Harvey
Ill Sir Rich & Sharon Purcell & Lady Elizabeth & PP Peter Ekholm
Arlene & John Thordson with Norm Hodge
Steve Hoyer & Art Lemke
Zuhrah Ill Sir Adrian & Mary Skytland congratulation Sharon and Ill Sir Rich Purcell
Ill Sir’s Family handing out the Potentates gifts
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2017Potentate’s Reception
Chief Rabban Mike Nehm, Lady Terri Thomas, Ill Sir Rich & Sharon Purcell, PP Bruce Thomas, and Lady Sandy Nehm
Past Grand Master John Cook, Ill Sir Rich Purcell, and Deputy Grand Master John Studell
Ron Pew, Grand Master Bob Darling and Ill Sir Rich Purcell holding the handmade gavel and block from Ron Pew
Jane Larson congratulation Ill Sir Rich PurcellNobles congratulating 2017 Divan members
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