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2015 Divan

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February Birthdays

Paul E. AdamsJulio AguiarGustavo Augusto Keusch Albano NogueiraRobert O. AllenGustavo AresseLeonard J. AttmanRizkallah Elia AydeWilliam C. BeallStuart A. BeckerCesar Fernando Berriel VidottoTaurean BlakeBenedito Bolzon SilvaRobert D. BradleyCaludio Rique Buono FerreiraLouis W. BurrowsLuiz Fernando CaldartCezar Moraals CamposEwaldo Duran Canelas CallauChristopher L. ChildersJohn E. CollinsJose Antonio Cortez TorrezMauri da Costa LimaRonaldo Martins da SilvaJordao Abreu da Silva JuniorValdiney Antonio de ArrudaPedro Evangelista de AvilaHeleno Bosco de BarrosHugo de OliveriaLynn Allen DeanMuneer Z. DeenDarryl D. DutyJohn E. EarleRui Bueno FerrazJose Pinheiro Coelho FilhoJohn A. FinnAdao FloresJames W. Ford, Jr.Carlos Frachelle MussioAntonio da Silva FroesIcaro Antonio GarciaJose Luis GarofaliOsvaldo GavioliMarcelo Gomes FranciscoStanley L. GordonRicardo GuisadoToni Luiz HaagRobert N. Hatch

Mansour HatefiWilton Adolfo Hernandez CondeWilliam H. Hessick, IIIWilliam G. Hinton, IIIKenneth A. HollidayVinicius Humberto NunesRufus S. JerniganWilliam F. Jiron, Jr.Robert T. JonesEduardo Jose de AraujoGustavo KatzJohn G. KeimEdward M. KerrickSam S. KhouryTodd W. KissamCarl E. LeeFrancisco da Costa Lima JuniorAmerico Muail Loredo GantierMarcos Felix LoureiroStephen LucasAbdelaziz MahfoudiRafael Nomelini MatosoWilliam D. MeansEdward C. Miller Thomas Stuart MitchellOscar Fernando Munoz ChavezRenato Caron NetoAlexander A. OlbrichDiego Clavijo PonceSheldon I. RappeportBrian S. ReiserRobert Wardi RichardsonVictor RivasPablo Alijandro RochaJames T. Rutherford, Jr.Jose Luis Sandoval LandivarFrederico Moz ScianJason C. ShafferLuiz Carlos SomenziEnrique Soria DamicoJose Ferreira Timoteo FilhoAlaor Francisco TissotHarry W. Townsend, Jr.John C. TraceyDaniel VarelaLeonardo Vaz PessoaJorge Mario Vega SandovalThomas D. VernerGlenn M. WhiteheadRichard W. WhitlowJoseph J. WisnewskiPaul A. WoodThomas Yuen

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Potentate’s Message

It is truly an honor to serve as the 129th Potentate of Almas Shiners. I would like to thank Almas for its support through the years as Elected Divan as well as the appointed Divan. During the past seven years, Almas has given me the opportunity to learn and be trained for the position of Potentate. I have attended numerous Membership classes in Tampa, Florida. I began as Oriental Guide in 2011, High Priest and Prophet in 2012, Assistant Rabban in 2013, Chief Rabban in 2014 and finally Potentate in 2015.

Since 1922, the top priority of our organization has been to provide assistance and medical care to chil-dren in need of orthopaedic, burn and spinal cord injury, and cleft lip and palate care. This year, I intend to continue our work to increase Membership. In order to accomplish this goal, the Chairman, Committee of Membership and I will be visit-ing the Blue Lodges to recruit new members to join our Fraternity. Let’s not forget we also have the sup-port of our South American Nobles especially from Brazil (with clubs in Brasilia, Espirito Santo and Sao Paulo), Bolivia and Uruguay. We know they will work hard in order to increase our Membership.

I would like to ask everyone to please join me and participate in the Super Bowl, Valentine’s, Saint Patrick’s and Easter events. The Potentate’s Ball will take place on Saturday, April 25th. The Potentate’s Cruise will be from April 28th to May 8th, The Mid Atlantic Shrine Motor Corp Installation will be on Saturday, May 9th at Almas Temple and the Ceremo-nial will be on Saturday, June 13th.

Since I became Potentate on Janu-ary 3, I have attended two installa-tions; Illustrious Sir Jim Marshall at Kena Temple in Fairfax, Virginia and Illustrious Sir Gary Freeman in Ali Ghan Shriners in Cumberland, Mary-land. Imperial Sir Raoul Frevel, Sr., prepared their installation as well as mine and I would like to take the time to thank him for the fantastic work as usual. On Wednesday, January 7th I visited the Benjamin French Lodge in Georgetown Masonic Lodge. I had the pleasure to meet WB David Yao, Master of the Lodge, whom I would like to thank for his hospitality. I promise to visit again soon.

Lady Ingrid and I are deeply thankful to everyone who attended my instal-lation. I am happy to say it was a suc-cess and we had a great time.

Special thanks to Noble Alberto Hugo Caneto who traveled from Uruguay to attend, Noble Eduardo Padilla Her-nandez and his wife Tania Otero, who traveled from Columbia and Noble Victor Rivas Mendoza, who traveled from Florida. It was an honor having everyone present.

Es Selamun Aleikum

Potentate

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Installation 2015

Hump Day Happy Hour

Wednesday,

February 11, 2015

5:00 PM till 9:00 pmOpen to all Shriners, Master Masons

and Friends.

Light refreshments will be served

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Almas Shriners Business Meeting

February 5, 2015 7:30 pm

1315 K Street, NWWashington, DC 20005

Attest:

Luis G. Cisneros, Potentate & Donald R. Ferguson, Sr., P.P., Recorder

Your 2015 Dues card is necessary for admittance.Wear you Fez.

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Almas Shrine is responsible for transporting Shrine Hospital patients, along with their parent or guardian, to the Shriners Hospital in Philadelphia. We need good driv-ers who are retired or semi retired or still working who can donate some time for periodic trips using Temple Vans. Please call 202-898-1688 and volunteer.

The Almas Transportation Fund is in need of a little boost. If you know of a friend or family member who has a birthday or some special occa-sion coming along, think of a dona-tion in their honor. We will be very happy to receive this kind donation

and acknowledge everyone for their generosity. Thank you in advance for helping the children of the Shrine Hospital system.

Remember a loved one or a friend, make a donation to the Almas Hospital Transportation Fund. Make checks payable to:

Almas Hospital Transportation Fund and mail to Almas Shriners,

1315 K Street, NW Washington, DC 20005.Donations to the Transportation Fund are tax deductible.

Date................................. Amount $..................................

In Memory of..............................................................................In Honor of................................................................................Person(s) to whom acknowledgment is to be sent:Name..........................................................................................Address......................................................................................City & State................................................... Zip.....................Name of Donor(s).....................................................................Address....................................................................................City & State.................................................. Zip...................

Almas Transportation Fund Donations

In Memory of Don LloydCarol & John Lloyd

In Honor of Joel KahnJean Lockard

Other Donations

Andrew LawlessKen & Dinora Collins

Lou ErnestBuchly Fund of Federal Lodge

DONATIONS

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Opening ceremonyIll. Sir Luis G. Cisneros opened the Business Meeting in proper form at 7:38PM.InvocationNoble Chaplain Walter F. Simon gave the InvocationPledgeIll. Sir Anthony S. Murray, P.P. led the Nobility in the Shrine Pledge of Alle-gianceIntroductionsNoble Luis G. Cisneros, PotentateNoble Fred W. Evans, Chief RabbanNoble Michael A. Gordon, Assistant RabbanNoble Jeffrey D. Holt, High Priest & ProphetNoble Frank Ireton, Oriental GuideIll. Sir Alan L. Gordon, P.P., TreasurerIll. Sir Donald R. Ferguson, Sr., P.P., RecorderThere were 7 Appointed Divan mem-bers present and 6 Past Potentates presentThere were also 2 Grand Lodge Offi-cers in attendance.Reading of MinutesA motion was made by Noble Melvin E. Harrison to dispense with the read-ing of the minutes from the December 4, 2014 Business Meeting. After a proper second by Noble Eddie Dixon the motion passed.Reading of CommunicationsNONEFinancial ReportIll. Sir Alan L. Gordon, Treasurer presented the 2015 Budget. After much discussion Noble Melvin E. Harrison made a motion to accept the 2015 bud-get as presented. After a proper second by Ill. Sir Alan L. Gordon, Treasurer the motion passed.A motion was made by Ill. Sir Alan L. Gordon to attach the following resolu-tion to the budget. 1. That the Trustee Advisory Com-mittee be charged with reviewing the health insurance expenses of the Temple, meeting with insurance agents and make a recommendation to the Board of Directors by the April Board of Directors meeting.2. That the Trustee Advisory Commit-tee be charged with reviewing the large increase in utilities cost in 2014 and make recommendations for savings for

2015 as soon as practical. 3. That the Trustee Advisory Com-mittee be charged with reviewing each employee’s job description and determine a basis for measurement in order to institute merit pay raises and bonuses as opposed to the present method being employed. This should be accomplished in sufficient time to allow for the plan to be instituted, measurement to be communicated to the employees and measurement to be taken prior to the next budget cycle.The motion was properly seconded by Ill. Sir Donald R. Ferguson, Sr., P.P. After much discussion the motion was withdrawn.Reading of Petitions1 petition for membership was readBalloting on candidatesTellers: Noble Andrew Lawless, Ill. Sir Anthony S. Murray P.P., and Noble Youssouf Dialo25 ballots were cast, the ballot was unanimous A motion was made by Ill. Sir Alan L. Gordon, P.P. and properly seconded by Noble Jeffrey D. Holt to destroy the ballot after the proper time.Report of Standing and Special CommitteesNONEUnfinished BusinessNONENew BusinessThe Potentate installed Noble Michael A. Gordon as High Priest & Prophet.Ill. Sir Donald R. Ferguson, Sr., P.P. made a motion to remit the 2015 dues for 45 members. After a proper second by Ill. Sir Anthony S. Murray the mo-tion passed.Ill. Sir Donald R. Ferguson, Sr., P.P. made a motion to allow the Potentate to issue Honorary Membership for the 2015 MASA Potentate and anyone else he sees fit. The motion was seconded by Ill. Sir Alan L. Gordon, P.P. The motion passed.Unit ReportsKlowns-Noble Walter Simon reported the Klowns were registered for the Na-tional Cherry Blossom Parade®.Greeters-Ill. Sir Alan L. Gordon, P.P. reported there would be a meet-ing within the next few months. They would approve the new bylaws at that meeting. Once the bylaws are approved

by the Greeters they would submit them to the Potentate for his ap-proval.Legion of Honor-Ill. Sir Anthony S. Murray, P.P. reported they are now meeting at the Scottish Rite Temple in conjunction with Freedom Mili-tary Lodge with the hope to attract new members.Motor Corp.-Noble Eddie Dixon announced he would be installed President of the Mid Atlantic As-sociation of Shrine Motor Corp at the Convention to be held at Almas Temple from May 8-10, 2015. More information would be available in the next few months.Club ReportsCast-Ill. Sir Alan L. Gordon, P.P. an-nounced the Cast would meet after the next Business meeting in Febru-ary.Chanters-Ill. Sir Alan L. Gordon, P.P. stated the Chanters are in the process of rebuilding.Latin Club-Noble Melvin E. Har-rison stated the next meeting will be on January 23rd. They will have dinner. The ladies are invited.NW-BCC Shrine Club-Ill. Sir Donald R. Ferguson, Sr., P.P. stated the Installation for new officers will be January 28th starting at 6:30 PM with a social hour.Shepherds-Noble Carlos Landazuri recognized several drivers for their service.Yacht Club-Noble Fred W. Evans announced the Commodores Ball on January 17th to be held at the Shera-ton Hotel in Annapolis, MD.AnnouncementsNoneSick ReportIll. Sir John R. Garrison, P.P. asked we remember our widows.BenedictionNoble Walter Simon gave the Bene-diction.ClosingThe Temple Business Meeting was closed at 9:19PM

Respectfully Submitted,

Donald R. Ferguson, Sr., P.P.Recorder

Minutes from January 8, 2015 Business Meeting

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Bolivia Shrine ClubBolivia Shrine Club recognizes the work of our Illustrious Potentate John R. Garrison and thanks on behalf of all the Nobles of Bolivia for its determination to bring together the Nobles of Brazil, Uruguay and Bolivia in a special meet-ing of Shriners Sudamericano, in our city of Santa Cruz. Bolivia Shrine Club received with joy the news of your elec-tion as Illustrious Potentate Luis Cisneros Mori of Shriners Almas Washington DC for 2015.

We appreciate your commitment and dedication to transcend the Shriners mission in space and time. The Shriners initiative has received the seed in 2008 that germinated in 2009 in Bolivia and, to date, provides fruit for those most in need: children.

Shriners - a Mason in the community!

……………............................................................... in spanish ……........................,,,,,.................................................…

Bolivia Shrine Club reconoce la labor de nuestro Ilustre Potentado John R. Garrison y agradece en nombre de todos los Nobles de Bolivia por su determinación de reunir a los Nobles de Brasil, Uruguay y Bolivia en un especial Encuentro Shriners Sudamericano en nuestra ciudad de Santa Cruz.

Bolivia Shrine Club recibe con alegría la noticia de tu elección como Ilustre Potentado Luis Cisneros Mori de Almas Shriners de Washington DC para la gestión 2015.

Valoramos tu entrega y dedicación para trascender la misión Shriners en el espacio y el tiempo. La iniciativa Shriners ha sido la semilla recibida el año 2008 que germinó el año 2009 en Bolivia y, a la fecha, brinda sus frutos para quienes más lo necesitan: los niños.

Shriners – un masón en la sociedad!

$100 Million Dollar ClubPlease enroll me as a member of the

100 Million Dollar Club

_____ I have previously made a Will leaving a bequest to the Shrine Hospital for Children. _____ I have made a provision in my Will leaving a bequest to the Hospitals.

_____ I prefer to make a cash contribution at this time of at least $100.00, which is tax deductible.

Make check payable to: Shriners Hospitals for Children and mail toAlmas Shriners, 1315 K Street, NW,

Washington, DC 20005

I am a member of _____________ Shrine.

Sign ___________________________ Shrine No. ______________

Address ____________________________

City _________ State _____ Zip ___

Please have the certificate read : _____________________________

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Super Bowl Sunday

February 1, 2015

Almas Shrine Center 1315 K Street, NW Washington, DC 20005

Doors open at 4:30 PM Game Time approx. 6:30 PM

$20.00 per person

Come join your Shrine Friends and root for your favorite team. Buffet at Half Time.

Mail your reservation and chacks to:Almas Temple, 1315 K Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005

Name: _________________ Phone Number: _________________

Enclosed is my check for $ __________ for _______ Reservations at $20.00 per person.

Make Checks payable to Almas Temple

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Almas Shriners Presents a

Valentines Day Celebration

Black Tie & Evening GownAffair

Where: Almas Shrine Temple 1315 K. Street NW Washington, DC 20005

Social: 6:30 – 7:00 p.m. Dinner: 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Dancing: 8:00 p.m. Until; Midnight

Price: $45 Children under 12 Free

Sign up Now ~~~~~

Name: ___________________Ladies Name_________________ Title: __________________ Celebration: $45 X _________ = $ ______________

Dozen Roses for your Lady: $15/Doz. _________ = $_____________

Total _________________

Send Reservations to Almas Shrine Temple at:1315 K. Street NW

Washington, DC 20005

Lady’s Name:

February 14, 2015

Proceeds from this activity are for the benefit of Almas Shriners and not tax deductible.

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Daughters of the Nile

Chief RabbanGreetings Nobles, As we look back over the events of January, we see all sorts of activities starting in the New Year. First was the Installation of a new Potentate and officers who will guide Almas through 2015. Just remember we are not “miracle workers” and we need the support of every member of Almas. Our outgoing Potentate, John R. Garrison, should be congratulated for a job well done. Our first business meeting took place on January 8th and the budget for 2015 was presented to the membership for approval. The Almas Yacht Club held its annual Commodor’s Ball on January 17th and the new Commodore, Mike Porco, was installed along with the officers for 2015. Many members of Shrine Yacht Clubs from the Mid-Atlantic area were present and had a wonderful time.

The Board of Directors met for the first time under the gavel of our new Potentate Luis Cisneros to set the agenda for the coming year. Finally, I attended the Northwest-BCC Shrine Club installation of officers. So much for January, now we look forward to the activities of February.

The first event is the Super Bowl Party on February 1. Come and root for your favorite team along with your friends and family It should be a great time. Then get dressed up and treat your Lady to a great evening of fine dining and dancing at the Almas Valentine’s Day celebration. It should be a fine evening of good food, good friends and good fellowship.

Please don’t skip out on your Unit or Club meetings. Your support and participation is critical to their success. So you can see we are off to a great start in 2015. Come on everyone and join in the fun and help make Almas the place to go.

Yours in the FaithFred EvansChief Rabban

It was my pleasure to attend the Open Installation for the Almas Shriners on January 3, 2015. It was my first time witnessing a Shrine Installation and I was very impressed! It was full of tradition and ceremony, while still keeping a light atmosphere. My grandfather was a member of the Jaffa Shriners in Altoona, PA. I used to go to parades and watch for him to march by in his fez as a Greeter, but beyond that I know very little about the Shrine. My association with the Shrine through Daughters of the Nile has helped me gain a better understanding of a part of my grandfather’s life which he really enjoyed. Thank you to the Almas Shriners for the invitation.

On January 11th, some of the ladies got together and made tray favors to send to the Philadelphia Hospital. We transformed toilet paper tubes into colorful treats using wrapping paper and filled

them with toys and small goodies for the children. We enjoyed making them and hope that the children have fun with them.

Samla Temple will be holding an open installation on March 15th at 2:00 pm. We hope you will mark your calendars and join us as we kick off a new year!

Nile Love Queen Rachael Sunderlandsamla51queen@gmail.com

Mid Atlantic Association Shrine Motor Corps. Installation

May 9, 2015

Almas Temple1315 K Street, NW

Washington, DC 20005

6:00 PM Social$40.00 per person

Dinner & Dancing to the DJOpen Bar

Rooms available at the Crowne Plaza for $99.00 ++202-682-0111

Room Code: Mid Atlantic Motor Corp

Motor Corp. InstallationMay 9, 2015

$40.00 per personMail check payable to Mid Atlantic Motor Corp. for reservation to:

Eddie Dixon, 5050 Church Road, Bowie, MD 20715

Name: ___________________________ Phone Number: _______Enclosed is my check for $ _______ for ____ Reservations at $40.00 per person

Proceeds from this event are for the benefit of the Mid Atlantic Association Shrine Motor Corp. and are not tax deductible.

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Director’s StaffHAPPY NEW YEAR from the Director’s Staff. We hope that you have had a great holiday season and are looking forward to an even greater 2015.

It now becomes our duty to inform you of the results of the 2014 White House Holiday Ornament Project.

At the Installation of Officers held on Saturday, January 3, 2015 the Al-mas Director’s Staff was proud to present to Past Potentate, John R. Gar-rison, a check in the amount of $2,362.32 for the Almas Transportation Fund. This amount reflects all the profits from last year’s project plus a generous donation.

We originally purchased 300 ornaments through Holly’s Treasure Chest which is owned and operated by Noble Jay Barmack and his wife Holly. Jay is the son of Past Potentate Sam Bar-mack and First Lady Thelma. Their shop is located at 900 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, DE so if you are in the Ocean City, Maryland area, please stop in and thank them for their support of this project and while you are there do a little shopping. They have a very large selection of items. Jay and Holly sell us the ornaments at their cost which means more money for the Transportation Fund. A special thank you goes out to Noble Jay and Holly for their contin-ued support of this project.

I also had to purchase 90 additional ornaments directly from the White House Historical Society to complete all the orders that we received. This gave us a total of 390 ornaments sold which is a 30% increase over the 2013 ornament project.

Past First Lady Christine Watson donated 12 ornaments from previous years that her sister had collected. She asked us to sell these ornaments and to donate whatever we could get for them to the Transportation Fund. We sold all 12 at a cost of $10.00 each. This helped some people to get some of the years that they had missed to complete their collec-tions. Thank you, Lady Christine, for your generous donation.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who purchased the ornaments, from those who purchased one for their own collection to those who purchased larger amount for their friends, businesses or groups. And last but not least, a HUGE thank you goes out to everyone who helped the Director’s Staff by selling and promoting the project wherever they went.

Your in the FaithGeorge WhetzelPresident

Almas Temple Sick and Shut-in Nobles, Give them a call or send them a card.

(as of 1-31-15)If you know of a Noble who is ill or shut-in please call 202-898-1688.

In Memoriam

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Warren I. Barrows1353 Becket Road

Sykesville, MD 21784

Leonard T. PhilipsCharlotte Hall Veterans Home

29449 Charlotte Hall Road Room B223A

Charlotte Hall, MD 20638301-884-8172 X 7238

Brooks C. Dodson, Jr.Dogwood Forest Assisted Living

253 North Main Street # 314Alpharetta, GA 30009

770-410-9169

William R. Thompson3/15/1927 - 10/1/2014

John G. Gosnell4/16/1927 - 12/12/2014

Larry De AngelesCharlotte Hall Veterans Home

Room D31429449 Charlotte Hall RoadCharlotte Hall, MD 20638

Paul Adams524 Hollingsworth RoadWoodstock, VA 22664

540-459-9337

Marion K. Warner6100 Westchester Park Dr. #802

College Park, MD 20740301-446-1749

Don Myers27 Amandas Teal DriveBridgeville, DE 19933

302-337-7861

M. Russell Stogsdill6/25/1923 - 1/6/2015

James R. Seawell4/21/1922 - 1/12/2015

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As part of the Transportation Fund, there has been a recent initiative to raise funds for a new van.Please contact Geoff Cleveland at (202) 661-9562 or geoff.cleveland@gmail.com with any questions.

All contributions to this fund are tax deductable.

Thursday Night Dinner

HEART OF PALM SALADChoice of Entree

FRENCH CUT CHICKENw/ Lemon Caper Beurre Blanc Sauce

POTATO CRUSTED SALMONw/ Arugula, Quinoa Salad and Lemon Beurre Blanc Sauce

GRILLED SIRLOINw/ Wild Mushroom Cognac Sauce

MUSHROON VEGAN RAVIOLIserved with Creamy Tomato Sauce

DESSERTLEMON MERINGUE TART

Lemon Curd in a Sweet Pastry with Italian MeringueSEASONAL FRESH FRUIT SALAD

February 5, 2015 is the Temple Business meeting and the Daughters of the Nile Session.

There will be dinner served starting at 6:00 pm in the dining room and it is open to all who make reservations.The cost is $12.00 per person.

Call the Temple Office at 202-898-1688 to make your reservation by Wednesday, February 4th at 12 noon.

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Looking forward to seeing everyone.

DINNER WILL BE SERVED STARTING AT 6:00 PM

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