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A RAY OF HOPE

Aahmes

NewsSEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2009

Potentate Terrance Moody and First Lady Vesta

Invite you to join them

Saturday, October 24, 20096 pm to midnight

for a Casablanca Eveningat the Potentate’s Ball

Live Band, Exquisite FoodSee page 19 for Details

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CONTENTS Page

Coming Events & 2009 Parades 4

Screening Clinics/Hospital News 5

Donations 10

Shrine Business Directory 11

Petition for membership 16

Ceremonial 17

Membership 18

Potentate’s Ball 19

Unit/Club News 20-25

2009 STATED MEETINGS

Wednesday, Sept. 23rd Aahmes Shrine Center

Wednesday, October 28th Aahmes Shrine Center

Wednesday, Dec. 16th Aahmes Shrine Center (Elections)

COMING EVENTS

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and help bring “A RAY OF HOPE” in 2009

No. Trip #2-Ukiah & Fort Bragg Sept. 4-7

Pote’s Ball October 24

Ceremonial November 14

Chief Rabban Night November 18

Holiday Party December 13

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Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

AS A COST CUTTING MEASURE THE OFFICEAT AAHMES TEMPLE WILL BE CLOSED ON FRIDAYS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

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$ $ $ $ $ SPECIAL NOTICE $ $ $ $ $

SEPTEMBER 23rd STATED MEETING

IMPORTANT FINANCIAL ISSUES

CONCERNING YOUR TEMPLE!

Please plan to attend.

Dues Card required.

SCREENING CLINIC SCHEDULE

FOR 2009

October 3, 2009 Emanuel Med. Center Rodney OwenTURLOCK 825 Delbon Ave. 209-545-5609

October 3, 2009 St. Helena Hospital George RyderCLEAR LAKE 15630 18th Ave. 707-994-1123

SOME SCREENING CLINIC DATES AND AREAS

ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS CONDITIONS ARISE.

HOSPITAL CHAIRMEN:

MARK MANLOVE and DAN MILLER

SCREENING CLINIC AREA CHAIRMANNorthern Alameda & Contra Costa Counties

BOB KRITES, 510-521-0771

Call the Chairman in your area now and let him know you want to help.This is OUR philanthropy and the smile on a kid’s face is worth it all! You’ll fi nd out just why you are a Shriner.

HOSPITAL

AND SCREENING

CLINIC NEWS

TRANSPORTATION HELPERSthrough July 25, 2009

Craig Clark Al Kappadahl

Edmund Dechant Jake Van Holland

Bob Wagle Jim Widdoes

If you have the time and would like to help with thetransportation of our “Kids” to the Hospital, pleasecall the Aahmes offi ce.

YOUR EFFORTS ARE ALWAYS GREATLY APPRECIATED!

TRANSPORTATION FUND DEFINED

Your donations to the Transportation Fund

are used solely for the following purposes for

families in need:

• Reimburse parents and drivers for gas (if requested)

to transport patients to and from the hospital in Sacra-

mento.

• Purchase Amtrak and Bus tickets to and from Sacra-

mento for those without cars.

• Pay for taxi service to and from stations during hours

when the hospital van is not available.

• Pay for overnight accomodations for needy families

when a child has an appointment or surgery.

• Occasionally help provide a small meal reimburse-

ment for those in dire need.

The families are highly appreciative

of all that we do for them. Thank you!

The 2009 Imperial Session was held in San Antonio this year and there were several items on the ballot which concerned our Shrine Hospitals throughout North America. As you may recall, our Endowment Fund has dropped from approximately 8 ½ billion dollars to approximately 5 billion as result of the world economic situation. This prompted a ballot measure regarding the closing of 5 – 6 of our Hospi-tals to deal with this serious economic situation. The del-egates voted not to close any Hospitals. However, they did give the Board the ability to defi ne what services a Hospital provides. One possible scenario is that we could consoli-date acute patient care into our larger Hospitals and use the smaller Hospitals for out patient care. There will be a lot more discussion regarding this in the near future. An-other measure was to evaluate the acceptance of 3rd party insurance at our facilities. This is a new concept to Shri-ner’s, as we currently do not accept insurance payments for services. Granted this might generate some income. However, if enacted it is not without additional expenses to operate and manage a new department for billing and collection, not to mention intervention of government agen-cies and insurance companies as to how we conduct our business. As we do not currently track insurance informa-tion regarding our patients, this will require an extensive study and I am sure our Imperial Board will exercise due diligence before making a fi nal decision. In June of this year there was a tragic fi re that swept through a day care center in Herosillo, Mexico. At the time of the incident there were 155 -160 children 3 years or younger at the center, 88 of which fortunately were not hurt. There were however a number of children injured. In fact, approximately 21 children were treated by your Shri-ners Hospital in Sacramento and on top of that we sent a medical team to Hermosillo to assist where we could. Not only did we help those in need but we also received a tre-mendous amount of publicity from TV and radio. We are currently at the mid year point of our Sacramen-to Hospitals operating budget and I am happy to say we are right on track. In fact, we are $49,000 below our very conservative budget. My congratulations to the Adminis-tration and all the employees at Shrine Hospital – Northern California in these extremely and diffi cult and trying times. We continue to serve Our Children in an exemplary fash-ion as this short list of statistics indicate:

• Operations – 1,059 performed, up 4% vs. 2008• Prostheses – 94 made, up 80% vs. 2008• Casts – 1,164, up 6% vs. 2008• Admissions – 623, up 2% vs. 2008• Applications – 958, up 1% vs. 2008Have a question about the Hospital? Give me a call or send me an e-mail. Dan Miller, SHNC – Board of Governors [email protected]

IMPORTANT NOTICE !!

There will be a

STATED MEETING

Wednesday 10/28/09

IMPORTANT DISCUSSIONS

ON PROPOSED

DUES INCREASE

PLEASE PLAN TO ATTEND.

DUES CARD REQUIRED.

RENO SNOW TRAIN- HERE WE COME!

Leave Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Return Thursday, February 18, 2010

A sellout every year so book right away!

Mardi Gras Theme “FAT TUESDAY”

Cost includes a snack going, a light lunch returning

and hospitality both ways.

We will be staying at the El Dorado Hotel

COST - per person

Singles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $302.00

Doubles/Twin. . . . . . . . . . . . $265.00

Triple/Quadruple. . . . . . . . . . $263.00

Cancellation Waiver for all is included.

(100% money back less $10.00 insurance cost

up to 48 hours before departure...for ANY reason)

Baggage handling for all is included.

TUESDAY, Feb. 16

Approximate Train Boarding Times at these locations:

Emeryville. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:45 am

Martinez. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10:35 am

Suisan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11:00 am

Sacramento. . . . . . . . . . . . .12:00 pm

Arrive in Reno approximately 5:45 pm

Depart Reno Thursday Feb. 18, 2009, 10:30 am

Must be 21 years of age or older to participate.

Open to all Masonic Bodies, families and friends!

Get a group together and join us for a fun fi lled trip.

FIRM DEADLINE FOR RESERVATIONS:

December 1, 2009

For more information call Jay Williams at 925-828-9696.

Mail your check to Aahmes Shriners, 170 Lindbergh Ave.

Livermore, Ca. 94551-9569

Please specify 1 bed or 2

Smoking or Non-Smoking

Please advise offi ce where you will be boarding.

PURVEYORS’ OCTOBERFESTSOCIAL 5 p.m. DINNER 6 p.m.

ALL YOU CAN EAT - $30.00/couple

Feast on assorted German sausages, German

potato salad, cabbage, sauerkraut, & dessert

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2009

Aahmes Shrine Center

170 Lindbergh Ave., Livermore, Ca. 94551

Assorted German beers and wine

available for purchase

Call Howard Marmor at 925-828-9688 for

reservations or contact any purveyor for tickets.

OUR 2009

AAHMES NEWS

SUPPORTERS(through July 25, 2009)

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NAME(S) _________________________________________

_________________________________________________

Proceeds from Aahmes News Supporters will be for thebenefi t of the Aahmes News only. Mail checks to:

Aahmes Shrine, 170 Lindbergh Avenue, Livermore, CA 94551-9569.

Thank you for your support of our Aahmes News. If you haven’t done so please fi ll out the coupon below and send it, with your check, to Aahmes Shriners, 170 Lindbergh Ave., Livermore 94551. We appreciate your past support and hope you will continue to support the News in 2009. Any com-ments or suggestions should be directed to Charles Langel, Editor, 2426 Longview Dr., San Leandro 94577-6321; 510 352-3687; [email protected]

Allister AllenRichard & Marie Allen

Rex & Donna AndersonErline Armstrong

Margie ArpArthur G. Ashfi eld

Jerry & Kay BabcockLeon Beck

Charlotte BeckDick & Arlene BergstromDon & Marie Blairsdale

Hans BoggsAgnes BoggsAlma BoothBud Brickell

Sandy BrickellLila Chambers

George & Carol ChristensenJoe & Francine Clare

Elvira M. ClarkCraig & Ann Clark

Cecil “Bud” CopelandMike & Norma Cornell

Charles Cross, P.P.

Darlene CrossFrank Crossfi eld

Cy & Annette CyrusRandy & Cindy Daniels

Lucille DietrichRussell DonahueBarbara Donahue

Bob & Susan DurlerAudrey & Donald Emig, P.P.

Geneva EricksonVetta M. Fair

Dick & Carol Jean FamarissJack O. Faust

Art & Barbara FlegalEdmund Foster, P.P.

Helen FosterClaire Glenn

Jack & Jonita GosneyWilliam Hagel

Bill & Darline HancockCharles J. Hansen, P.P.

Caryl P. HansenGrace Haynes

Mel & Vicki Hitch

Elfrieda HudsonArt Hughes, P.P.Mary HumphreyMarlene JacksonGene JohnsonAnne JohnsonWalt JohnsonJerri Johnson

Eunice L. JonesEva R. Jones

Jerry JourneayBarbara Journeay

Al KappadahlGloria Kappadahl

Al KelleyMimi & Gary Kenst, P.P.

Tom & Karen KillianPaul Krause

Charles Langel, P.P.Sally Langel

Floyd LangermanEdeltraud LangermanCarl & Evelyn Lawson

Chuck MakrayPat Makray

Ed & Lily MatraiaVirginia McRae

Dan MillerJann Miller

Terry Moody, PotentateVesta Moody, First LadyBear Moody, Best Friend

Robert MouzakisRegina Neace

Jim OrcuttRaymond E. Paschke

Don PodratzCarolyn PodratzEdna Prichard

H.L. “Root” RutanArdie Rutan

Virginia RobisonKen Salomon

Marti SalomonJanet Sategna

Bob & Billie SchmidtLarry L. Schmidt

Madalynn SchmidtSteve & Jan Seagren

John & Jane Simmons, P.P.George SlackBetty Slack

Jan SouthardRoger & Nancy Stange

Bernice ThomasJack Tomlinson

Jeanne TomlinsonIan & Geraldine Tough

Nell TrundleJim Updegraff

Dan VanceJackie Vance

Mrs. Helen VanWinkleJim Westfall

Ginger WestfallCarl WienkeAnita Wienke

Ida WilhiteJeanne Wilson

J.B. “Woody” & Hilda WoodsBill & Mary WorthingJim & Margie Yates

A. Ross Zuest

TRAVEL COMPANION WANTED

Loop tour of the US, Sept. 8th to Nov. ?

Adventuresome, healthy M/F to help drive

31’ smaller RV and share fun and expenses.

510-409-5484

Sherri Buffa

(Current Treasurer of Diablo Star #214, Orinda)

AAHMES 5-VALLEY SHRINE CLUB PICNIC

Come join the Modesto, Turlock, Oakdale,

Westside & Mother Lode Shrine Clubs at

their yearly picnic to support their

annual screening clinic.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2009

TURLOCK FAIRGROUNDS

10 a.m. - Social, games, fun

1 p.m. - Deep-pit BBQ lunch

followed by Special Ladies’ Raffl e

For info or reservations contact:

Ben Sivils - 209-664-1962 or

Rex Anderson - 209-667-2414

Terry’s Tree Service24-hour Emergency Service

Commercial & Residential

• Removals• Thinning• Brush Chipping• Trimming

• Yard & Tree Lighting• Stump Grinding• Bushes & Shrub Removal

FREE ESTIMATES • FULLY INSURED • LIC# 855388

The Valley's Clean Cut Tree Service!

Every phone call answered by a trained professional!

(925) 449-2087

SERVING:LIVERMORE, PLEASANTON,

DUBLIN AREAS

SERVING:SAN RAMON, DANVILLE,ALAMO,WALNUT CREEK

AREAS

21 Years Experience

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(925) 556-5286

LIC.# WE-8651A

Adults $10

Children Free

From left to right: Marg Moody, Art Moody (the Poten-

tate’s Executive Asst.) and the First Lady Vesta Moody

holding down the Fort at the Alamo.

8-10

Time to hit the Bricks!

It’s time to “continue” the path into the Shrine Cen-

ter. We are now taking orders for bricks. For $100,

you can become immortal. Great way to thank

someone or as a gift for a friend or club/unit head.

Three line maximum. If you need ideas for word-

ing, check out the existing bricks. Call Merry at

925-373-4880 or [email protected]. She will

be happy to help you!

AAHMES NEWSLETTER NOTICE

Aahmes Shrine is going paperless with the newsletter, starting in January 2010. The newsletter will be available online at our website, www.aahmes.org, and is in full color. We have been asking for Nobles to opt out of the hard copy newsletter and receive it via email. It has been available since May 2007, when I started the program. The way the program will work now is as follows; if you do not have the ability to access the internet, then contact your Unit or Club and they will print one for you and you can either get it at your next meeting or they can deliver it to you. We have already ceased distribution via US Post to the European Nobles, and they are pleased that they are now getting a better, more colorful edition online, not to mention the time frame. It is now available immediately, as opposed to waiting for two weeks for the regular mail. The real potential here is that we should be able to start publishing monthly to keep everyone in the loop even more than before. Nobles, this is the logical thing to do and it sets us above most Temples in forward thinking. We are doing an envi-ronmentally prudent thing, and we are saving the Temple thousands of dollars a year, that can surely be used for day to day operations, maintenance projects, or whatever comes along. If you have any questions whatsoever, please contact me directly at [email protected].

Yours in the Faith

Terrance A Moody Potentate

Potentate Terry Moody with Noble Dr. Aurelian Ivascu

and Imperial High Priest & Prophet Al Madsen

in Romania in June, 2009 (from left to right)

SPECIAL REMEMBRANCES and DONATIONS FROM OUR NOBLES AND FRIENDS(through July 25, 2009)

DONATIONS TO SHRINER’S

HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN

2009 POTENTATE’S PROJECT

100 MILLION DOLLAR CLUB

DONATIONS TO AAHMES HOSPITAL

PATIENT TRANSPORTATION FUND

HOSPITAL DONATIONS WITH DUES

TEMPLE OPERATING FUND

Alchemist Clowns In Honor of Farmers Insurance

Modesto Shrine Club In Honor of Jack Helsby

Truman & Barbara Jenson In Memory of John Carnock

Cecilia MillanOrren RupertJerry Schultz

Amadeu De PaivaRichard HessJerry JachettaJohn Kangas

Peter KowalskiThomas Peugh

Farmers Insurance of ConcordGeorge & Margaret Wilkerson

James H. Yates

Joe & Francine Clare - In Honor of Pat & Tom Whitten

Kathryn Bessey - In Memory of Donald D. Bevard

Ken & Kiyo Hitch - In Memory of Melvin Hitch

Rex & Donna Anderson - In Memory of James Hughes

Lila Chambers - In Memory of Jack & Kittye Hunt

Robert Price - In Memory of Walter D. Johnson

Jim & Barbara Catlin - In Memory of Wm. Russell Law

Don & Maren Giannini - In Memory of Marie Ludemann

Carl & Evelyn Lawson Ben & Barbara Race

In Memory of Edmund C. Foster, PP

Steve JonesDan & Jann Miller

In Memory of Glen Knapp

Penelope Chastain Kenneth & Susan Hardie

Jacqueline McBride Eris & Royal McCarthy

Henry Moore Shirley J. Peterson Maurice O. Shaw Jeremy P. Ward

In Memory of Robert E. Lewis

Gottfried Tidemann

In Memory of Pauline ‘Polly’ Tidemann

William & Barbara RaceGary & Brenda Jo Hardesty

In Memory of William Winegarden

Alchemist ClownsUK Anglian Shrine Club UK Dartford Shrine Club

Wonder Bros. Auto Body of Eureka

Modesto Shrine Club In Memory of Glenn Knapp

In Memory of Stella Gragg & George A. Robbins

Will O’Neill, Don Emig & Jack Warner (the ‘Ball Busters’) In Memory of Our Departed Brothers

Leon & Charlotte BeckIn Memory of Tom McKeever

DONATIONS TO AAHMES HOSPITAL

PATIENT TRANSPORTATION FUND

Leon & Charlotte Beck Frank Crossfi eld

Gary & Mimi Kenst PPSally & Charles Langel, PP

In Memory of Edmund C. Foster, PP

Elfrieda Hudson Bob & Angie Krites

In Memory of Melvin Hitch

Joe & Carol Frenzel Edna Prichard

In Memory of Art Hughes, PP

Joe & Francine Clare Gary & Mimi Kenst PP

Sally & Charles Langel, PP In Memory of William Winegarden

Potentate Terry Moody & Lady Vesta In Memory of Ed Foster PP and Art Hughes PP

Aahmes Shrine Golf Club

AAHMES SHRINE NOBLES’

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Put your business name in the Aahmes Business Directory for only $25.00 per year. Shriners name only may appear in ad. Fill out form below and send to the Shrine offi ce with your check.

ATTORNEY AT LAW

ALAN D. WEST, ATTORNEY AT LAW

19992 Redwood RoadCastro Valley, CA 94546510-889-6692

*Alan D. West 05-10

CAMPGROUND

SOUTHSIDE RV PARK

Dillon, MT 59725406-683-2244 www.southsidervpark.com *Tim Gore 05-10

CHIROPRACTIC

HIGHTOWER CHIROPRACTIC

1012 McKeever Ave.Hayward, CA 94541-4023 510-889-1432 *Jerry K. Hightower 07-10

JEWELER

MARK KAHN JEWELERS

3202 Danville Blvd.Alamo, CA925-837-3262 *Mark Kahn 12-09

PEST CONTROL

PERFORMANCE PEST MANAGEMENT

3958 Valley Ave. Suite DPleasanton, CA 94566925-484-3400 www.performancepest.com *Bill Yeoman 07-10

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THEY SUPPORT OUR AAHMES NEWS!

Let them know you saw

their ad in the Aahmes News!

NOBLE’S BUSINESS DIRECTORY

ORDER FORM

Send check to: Aahmes Shrine Center, 170 Lindbergh Ave, Livermore, CA 94551-9569

Business Category __________________________________

Business Name_____________________________________

Address/Street ______________________ City ___________

Telephone ( ) ______________________Zip___________

Noble’s Name (NO names that are not Nobles) 1. _______________________ 2._____________________

Website: www.______________________________________

Prices: $25.00-4 lines plus name $5.00 each additional line or name

Payable by: Credit Card: Acct. No:____________________________

Exp. Date:_________________

JEWELER & WATCHES

SOLANO JEWELERS

1895 Solano Ave.Berkeley, Ca. 94707 solanojewelers.com510-526-1100 *Zareh Ekmekjian 12-09

LIFE & MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT INSURANCE

MUTUAL OF OMAHA1000 Burnett Ave., Ste 450Concord, CA 94520925-798-8455 x229 *Richard Haro 08-10

RESTAURANT

DAY BREAK GOURMET RESTAURANT

1154 Arroyo Ave.San Carlos, CA 94070650-343-0907 *Patrick Farjas 12-09

CONSULTING/CONSTRUCTION

LIVE WIRE ELECTRICAL CONSULTING

4909 Santa Rita RoadRichmond, CA 94803-3233510-222-1654 *Richard A. Wincentsen 02-10

REAL ESTATE

CENTURY 21 M & M ASSOCIATES

605 Standiford Ave.Modesto, CA 95358209-557-2663 *Richard Little 08-10

MARINE SURVEYOR

CAPT. B.T. BESSELLIEU

2427 N StreetEureka, CA 95501707-442-4927 *B.T. Bessellieu 05-10

PHOTOGRAPHY

WAGLE PHOTOGRAPHY

Livermore, Ca. 94550925-455-4759 *Bob Wagle 07-10

RECORDER’S

RAMBLINGS

DUE DATES FOR 2009/2010

AAHMES NEWS ARTICLES Your articles MUST be in by the “Due Date”. It can

be mailed, faxed or E-mailed to:

Aahmes News % Aahmes Event Center

170 Lindbergh Ave., Livermore, CA 94551-9569

Tel: (925) 373-4880 – Fax (925) 373-7114

E-mail: Offi ce–[email protected]

September 25, 2009 Nov./December 2009

November 25, 2009 January 2010

December 25, 2009 February 2010

January 25, 2010 March 2010

Welcome to fall! The 2009 Imperial Session is now history, and there were several changes and excitinghappenings. One thing for sure is that all who attended commented about the weather – a nice 104 degrees with 95% humidity. At night, the temp would drop to 88 and it was still hot for those of us from Califor-nia. Look for the Imperial Session update elsewhere in this issue. Have you signed up for one of the upcoming social functions? The Shrine has so much to offer by way of its social activities, the Unit and Club events and the support of the children receiving care at the Shriners Hospitals for Children. How could you not feel good about this great Masonic Fraternity and being a Shriner? When the world seems so full of doom and gloom, it is reassuring to know that you can be with a family who have the same ideas and morals that you do, and that make such a difference in the life of a child. And by touching that child, the ripple effect comes into play as we also touch their families and friends. Sometimes I get frustrated, but this fraternity brings me back to center and I realize that I have an obligation to fulfi ll, not only to our predecessors but also to those who will come after us. Our Shrine group is an important part of the Masonic fraternity, help us to grow and add even more to the good we do in the community. Ask that special Masonic brother to join with us The next Stated Meeting is September 23rd. If you have not made plans to make this meeting, please recon-sider. As noted elsewhere in the News, there are several major issues facing your Temple and we need your input and comments on these items. This is your temple and your participation guarantees its success. And besides, it will be an honor to see you; and a pleasure to shake your hand. As I mentioned, you can view the current and past issues of the AAHMES NEWS on our Web Site – www.aahmes.org. If you haven’t checked out our Web Site, do it right now. Yours in the Faith, Jim Sloneker, Recorder

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From the Editor’s Desk

The results are in and the representatives for the Shrine Nobility at the Imperial Ses-sions in San Antonio this year have elected to keep all 22 Shrine Hospitals open. A few hospitals may have to un-dergo some changes, but the underlying heartfelt feeling amongst Shriners remains true to the fact that the Shri-ners’ Hospitals and the Shrine fraternity are defi nitely as-sociated together and that bond remains strong ever since the fi rst hospital opened in 1922. Our network of hospitals has grown between 1922 and the opening of the Northern California Shriners Hospital in Sacramento in 1997 (which replaced the San Francisco Shriner’s Hospital). This is how the ‘world at large’ has mainly perceived the Shrine. I believe our philanthropic endeavors will continue to remain our strongest selling points for our fraternity. The Galveston Burn Center was very severely damaged by hurricane forces and its future was in question. In fact, it was destined to be closed, but now the repairs will be made and the hospital will remain part of our 22 hospital system. Jack H. Jones of St. Petersburg, Fla., was elected the Imperial Potentate of Shriners International, making him the highest-ranking Shriner in the world. Imperial Sir Jack will face a challenging year and we wish him all the best. I would like to give a personal Thank You! to the Nobles and ladies who help with the Aahmes News by be-coming a part of “Our 2009 Aahmes News Supporters”. You really help in a big way. We are looking forward to seeing you at the Aahmes social events and Nobles don’t forget the Stated Meeting in September. This will be an important Stated Meeting not only to learn what is transpiring within our temple but also the directives required to keep it strong and solvent.

Yours in the Faith,

Charles Langel, P.P., Editor

IN MEMORY

EDMUND C. “ED” FOSTER

PAST POTENTATE 1998

November 27, 1931 - June 12, 2009

Edmund Foster, P.P., dearly beloved husband of Helen

Foster, passed away in Santa Rosa, Ca. on June 12, 2009 at

age 77. He was a native of Chicago, IL.

Following his passions of pistol shooting, horseback

riding and fl y fi shing, Ed moved to Santa Rosa in 1974.

As a barber, he later opened Ed Foster's Town and Country

Barber Shop. Here he served several generations of family

members.

Since 1980, Ed was very active in local Masonic orga-

nizations. He was a member and Past Master of Santa Rosa

Luther Burbank Lodge #57, F&AM.and a member of Santa

Rosa Scottish Rite Bodies where he held many leadership

positions and received the Honorary 33rd Degree in 1999.

He also was a member of the Santa Rosa York Rite Bodies

and Rose Valley Chapter #33, Order of Eastern Star.

As a member of the Shrine, Ed dedicated many years

and countless hours to Aahmes Temple, A.A.O.N.M.S. in

Livermore, CA, where he held a Life Membership. He was

a Past President of the Sonoma County Shrine Club, and

held memberships in its many clubs. As well, Ed was a

member of many other Shrine clubs throughout Northern

California. In 1998 Ed had the honor and privilege of serv-

ing as the 85th Potentate of Aahmes Temple. He was also

a Master Artisan Order of Quetzalcoat Teocali #13, and a

member of the Royal Order of Jesters Court 6.

He was a Past President of the Santa Rosa High Twelve

Club. Ed also held life memberships in the Royal Order of

Scotland and the Robert the Bruce Association. Ed was also

very proud to have served as a Rainbow Dad.

A veteran of the United States Navy, Ed was also a

member of the NRA and the California Rifl e and Pistol As-

sociation. He had the distinction of being known as The

Honorary Edmund C. Foster, having been commissioned a

Kentucky Colonel and a certifi ed Tennessee Squire.

If desired, donations in Ed's memory may be made to

the Scottish Rite Child Language Clinic, 625 Acacia Lane,

Santa Rosa, CA 9549, or to the Shriners Hospital for Chil-

dren, 2425 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95817-2215.

TREASURER 2010

Aahmes Shrine Divan is looking for someone to

step up and run for Treasurer in 2010. Orren Rupert

has given notice that he will be stepping down at the

end of this year to pursue his PGA tour card (Poor

Golfer Association), and we need to fi ll this posi-

tion. Orren has worked very hard during this year

of transition and we are most appreciative of his ef-

forts. He is now passing the fi nancial torch and it is

time to elect a new Treasurer.

The successful applicant will have a working

knowledge of Quick Books, Profi t and Loss state-

ments, Balance sheets, and of course, Microsoft Of-

fi ce. If you are interested, please contact any Noble

of the elected Divan, so that we may discuss this

position in more detail.

Terrance A Moody

Potentate

Imperial Decisions 2009

The following is a summary of

the results from San Antonio Texas

1) We now have two new Shrine Centers in the Philippines

and Puerto Rico. Germany was defeated.

2) Ritual changed to remove Moslem - passed

3) Would permit Nobles families to participate in civic pa-

rades as part of the Shrine unit – defeated, didn’t get two thirds

374 to 254

4) The closing of six hospitals was defeated. (included

Galveston staying open)

5) Past Potentates who are voting members of the Hospital

side (Colorado Corporation), can vote on the Fraternity side

(Iowa Corporation) – defeated, close vote

6) Imperial Sir Doug Maxwell was elected chairman of the

Hospital side, Simmons and Frevel Trustees

7) The defi nition of our hospitals was changed to include

patient care facilities within affi liated hospitals, as well as am-

bulatory care facilities used for day surgery and out-patient

care – passed

8) Permitting payments from third parties – passed. We will

now accept payment from both insurance companies and gov-

ernment agencies.

There of course were many other items as well. If you would

like any further clarifi cation, please contact the Recorder or

myself.

Terrance A Moody

Potentate

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING NOBLES WHO

ACHIEVED 50 YEARS OF SHRINE MEMBERSHIP IN 2009

Stanley J. Churchill

John W. Cooper, Jr.

Larry Dake

Warren M. Ehrhardt

J. Lee Erwin

Jack L. Goodwin

Donald S. Grant

David Hull

George M. Kerr

Harry K, Lepape

Richard H. Lewis

Bernard L. Martinsen

Cyrus C. Miller, Jr.

Ronald A. Polse

Walter R. Riker

Thomas E. Riley, Sr.

Jose Rodriquez, Jr.

James H. Seagrave

Ivan Stinson

Harold B. Wells

Billy J. Wright

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING NOBLES WHO

ACHIEVED 25 YEARS OF AAHMES MEMBERSHIP IN 2009

Jim W. Adams

James R. Allen

Jerry L. Babcock

Donald R. Baker

Richard C. Barham

James D. Barnes

Gus F. Beckert

Milton Bell

George A. Betker

Kenneth D. Brown

Douglas F. Case, Jr.

Douglas F. Case, Sr.

Tandy Chamberlain

Michael J. Cornell

Sam L. Davis

Philip J. Emmanuele

John W. Figg-Hoblyn

James K. Fite

Clark E. Fleming

Robert N. Foore

Melvin A. Gardner

Lin H. Griffi th

Jack L. Gosney

James E. Hapgood

Richard Heimans

Roy Klevmyr

George L. Klopping

Floyd E. Langerman

Richard A. Larson

Miles D. Mackey

John E. Madison

Stanley M. Martin

Floyd W. Mathis

Noel E. Matson

Wesleu L. Michener

Clyde D. Minar

Herbert G. Minnig, Jr.

Harry Mitchell

Danny D. Pearson

Alfred Rodi, Jr.

Eric K. Rossovich

Richard L. Royat, Sr.

Robert F. Sherod

Leonard D. Smith

Gary W. Soto

Harlen L. Stamper

Andrew Strickland

Mike Teldeschi

Jimmy Tucker

Wesley Wallstorm

Richard A. Wincentsen

Warren L. Zanutto

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUOUS SUPPORT!

From left to right: Potentate Terry Moody and “Bear”, Chief Divan Aide Rod-

ney Owen and “Lady” and the Potentate’s Personal Aide Ralph Stanfi eld in the

Fortuna, Ca. Parade on 7/18/09.

Vladimir Botnarciuc Receiving his Jewel Of Aahmes from Potentate Terry Moody

in Romania in June, 2009.

Redwood Shrine Club Djinns Band

Fortuna Parade 7/18/09

Redwood Shrine Club Joker Clowns


JEWEL OF AAHMES

Redwood Shrine Club Renegade Mini Cars


PETITION FOR INITIATION AND MEMBERSHIP -AAHMES SHRINERS

Initiation Fee - $125.00 NEXT CEREMONIAL: NOVEMBER 14, 20092010 Dues - $100.00To the Illustrious Potentate, Offi cers and Nobles 170 Lindbergh Ave.

of Aahmes Temple situated in the Oasis of Livermore Livermore, CA 94551-9569

Desert of California (925) 373-4880

I, the undersigned, hereby declare that I am a Master Mason in good standing in ______________________________________Lodge

# ___________ located at _____________________________________________ ______________________ City State which is a lodge recognized by, or in amity with the Conference of Grand Masters of North America. Furthermore, I have resided at my current address for not less than six months, as required by the Bylaws of the Imperial Shrine Council. I respectfully pray that I may be made a Noble of the Mystic Shrine, and become a member of your temple. If I be found worthy, and my request granted, I promise to conform to all the Articles of Incorporation and bylaws of the Imperial Council and the bylaws and Ceremonies of Aahmes Temple.

Last: _________________________________First_____________________________________Middle:________________________PETITIONER: Print name in full

Birthplace: City___________________________State_________Date of Birth_________________Ladies Name_________________

Fez (Hat) Size__________ Shirt Size:__________Profession or Occupation (be specifi c)____________________________________

If retired, former occupation or profession and Company name________________________________

Have you previously applied for admission in any Shrine Temple?____________________________________________

If so, what Temple?_____________________________City & State____________________________________When?____________

Were you ever a DeMolay?__________ If so, Chapter name/location___________________________________________________

HOME ADDRESS: MAILING ADDRESS: (if different from home address)

Street__________________________________________ Street ________________________________________

City ____________________________State__________ City____________________________________ State________

Zip_______________ Phone_______________________ Zip___________________Phone_____ ___________________

Bus. Phone _____________________________ Cell Phone____________________________Fax___________________________

E-mail ________________________________________________ Recommended and vouched for by:

1st Noble _____________________________________________ Member No. ______________________ (from 2009 dues card)

2nd Noble _____________________________________________ Member No. ______________________ (from 2009 dues card)

INVOLVE YOURSELF - GET ACTIVE AND HAVE FUN! JOIN A SHRINE UNIT OR CLUB.

If you are interested in any of the following, please make a mark next to the group or activity you would like to learn more about:

___Alchemist Clowns ___Band ___Dragons ___Legion of Honor ___Motorcycle Patrol ___Mounted Patrol ___Novkeps

___Past Masters ___Patrol ___Purveyors ____Temple Guard ___Alameda S/C ___Contra Costa S/C ___Fort Bragg S/C

___Garberville S/C ___Golf Club ___Lake County S/C ___Modesto S/C ___Mother Lode S/C ___Oakdale S/C

___Peace Offi cers ___Pomo S/C ___Redwood S/C ___Rod & Gun Club ___Shurafa RV Club ___Sonoma S/C

___Turlock S/C ___Westside S/C ___Yacht Club ___Anglia S/C-U.K. ___London S/C-U.K. ___Dartford S/C-U.K.

____Excelsior S/C ____ Black Sea __Hospital Volunteer ___Drive Patients to Hospital-Sacramento (S/C = Shrine Club)

Signature: ______________________________________________________ Date:___________________________________

Please attach a copy of your current Blue Lodge Dues Card along with your check.

OFFICE USE ONLY: Date Petition Rec’d________________ Date Created_________________ Member No.__________________

Dues: $100.00 includes $80.00 Aahmes Membership Dues, $15.00 Imperial per-capita, $5.00 Hospital Assessment

AAHMES SHRINERS

WHEN: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2009

WHERE: AAHMES SHRINE CENTER, LIVERMORE

COST: INITIATION FEE - $225.00 INCLUDES

2010 DUES

10:00 A.M. ASSEMBLE AT AAHMES TEMPLE

(Candidates with Sponsors check in)

10:30 A.M. ORIENTATION FOR CANDIDATES

11:00 A.M. 1ST SECTION OF CEREMONIAL

12:00 P.M. LUNCH

1:30 P.M. 2nd SECTION OF CEREMONIAL

2:30 P.M. FEZ CEREMONY AND SOCIAL TIME

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS:

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS HOTEL & SUITES 3000 Constitution Dr. Livermore CA 94551 925-961-9600 $79.00 + tax per night for a regular room $99.00 + tax per night for a suite

Cut-off date - October 23, 2009

Please call and make your own reservations,

and let them know that you are with Aahmes Shriners.

SEND RESERVATIONS TO:

AAHMES SHRINERS (925) 373-4880

170 Lindbergh Ave., Livermore, CA 94551-9569

PLEASE SEND THE CANDIDATES COMPLETED APP-

LICATION WITH A COPY OF THEIR BLUE LODGE

CURRENT DUES CARD TO THE SHRINE OFFICE

WITH A CHECK FOR THE CEREMONIAL -$225.00

(INITIATION FEE - $125, 2010 DUES - $100.00)

WE NEED RESERVATIONS FOR ALL ATTENDING.

PLEASE FILL OUT THE FORM AND RETURN IT TO THE

SHRINE OFFICE

LET’S GET WORKING NOW ON GETTING

THOSE CANDIDATES FOR NOVEMBER!!

CEREMONIAL PACKAGE

Candidates Package: $225.00

(Includes Initiation Fee, 2010 Dues, Lunch

& hospitality for Candidate and Lady)

Sponsors, Nobles & Ladies are our guests

for lunch-Please advise offi ce of # attending

Check #_____ Enclosed for $___________

Credit Card #________________________________

Visa / MC Exp. Date:_________

Name(s)____________________________________

Address_____________________________________

City/State, Zip________________________________

Telephone___________________________________

Mail to: Aahmes Shriners, 170 Lindbergh Ave.,

Livermore, Ca. 94551-9569

WELCOME

NEW NOBLES

MEMBERSHIP REPORTJuly 31, 2009

Total Membership-as of January 1, 2009 2243

Associate Members 8 Associate Members added 2 Associate Members dropped 1Total Associate Members as of July 31, 2009 9 Regular Members as of January 1, 2009 2235

Nobles created 27 Nobles Affi liated 3 Nobles Restored 8Total Gain - January 1 - July 31, 2009 38

Nobles Demitted 5

Nobles Suspended 40

Nobles Deceased 97 Nobles Resigned 2Total Loss - January 1 - July 31, 2009 144

TOTAL MEMBERSHIP AS OF

July 31, 2009 2138 Less Associate Members 9TOTAL REGULAR MEMBERSHIP AS OF

July 31, 2009 2129

SUNSHINE REPORT“May you always walk in SUNSHINE”

(through July 31, 2009)

Please write, phone, or go to see these Nobles

SHOW THEM WE CARE!

NOTE: Because of the HIPPA law we have been notifi ed that we should not print personal information concerning our Nobles. If you would like to send a card or call any of the following Nobles please call the offi ce.

Remember these Nobles who may be confi ned to home and not able to come out and be with us. Take a minute to send a card, make a call or go to visit:

Don Anderson Tom Lithicum Jack Faust Pete Peterson Don Blairsdale

Please help us keep in touch with our Nobles who are ill or confi ned. One of the duties of your Shrine Club Ambassador is to report ill Nobles to our Sunshine Chairman, so be sure you let him know of anyone who needs a card or call. You may also contact our Sunshine Chairman with the names of Nobles needing a card, call or visit.

Sunshine Chairman: Lou Cobb

1049 Plumas Court, Livermore 94551-1653

925 449-1898 [email protected]

MEMBERSHIPOUR #1 PRIORITY

Ben Race Root Rutan Bill Hancock

(through July 31, 2009)� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �� Attorney at Law

19992 Redwood Road Phone (510) 889-6692 Castro Valley, Ca. 94546 Fax (510) 889-5998

email: [email protected]

Richard C. Barham

Billy G. Bishop

Henry Boverhuis

Charles H. Brewer

William E. Caldwell

Carl T. Cherwinski

Edmund C. Foster, P.P.

Melvin A. Hitch

John T. McKeeve

Jing Ow

George A. Robbins

Russell S. Rolfe

Henry B. Romero

Jack D. Stewart

Mike Teldeschi

William Z. Vaughn

Wilford E. Voehl, Jr

H. Roger Willis.

William R. Winegarden

Herbert BrownleeStere BusuTrevor CraskeHoria Bogdan DavidescuRobert DelsmanDan DidescuArtin EkmekjianEmilian EpureCornel GeorgescuGordon “Bunny” Hare

Aurelian IvascuAlexandru OlaruRobert PolstonEmil RotarescuGlenn SaundersGheorghe StanciuAdrian VonicaTimothy WilburIan Wilson

ALCHEMISTS-CLOWNS

Visit the Unit and Club meetings! Talk to the members. You may fi nd one you’d like to join.

Read your Aahmes News for dates of Unit & Club Offi cial Visits & Special Events.

You’re always welcome to attend!

Support your Temple, Units and Clubs and enjoy everything that’s going on!

“A RAY OF HOPE” in 2009

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BAND

NEWS FROM OUR UNITS

North Trip #2- Ukiah and Fort Bragg

Friday to Monday, September 4 - 7

See July/August Aahmes News or call the offi ce.

Rod & Gun Club O/V-Saturday, Sept. 19 - 11 a.m.

Stanislaus River Park Group Picnic Area, Knight’s Ferry Cost: $18.00 adults $6.00 kids under 12

Hamburgers, hot dogs, salads, dessert, soft drinks, etc. RSVP before 9/12/09 to Sacco Lorenzini 925-846-1501 or George Christensen at 925-484-5082

Members and “Friends of the Band” enjoyed a great time at the U.C. Masonic Homes for the observance of Independence Day with a barbeque feed and concert. With a full band we relished the response from the resi-dents and guests with much applause and appreciative comments. The food was plentiful and par excellence and the outdoor setting terrifi c! I saw more than just band members in line for seconds! We recently provided a small combo for a meeting of the NARFE group by request and enjoyed the “Sing-a-long” fun. Yes, we can provide a small group for your entertain-ment by request. We welcome anyone no matter their skill level to join our groups and have fun with music. Expect some new music from us at meetings and other gather-ings. A no performance gathering was held at the Skinner home in San Leandro to present Durland with a nice tro-phy award for his many years of service and membership to the band. Roberts’ Awards created a beautiful crafting of purpleheart wood and golden baton holder for the event and we were delighted to see the expression on “The Peo-ples Friend” countenance. A feast was in order and with

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This year has been just terrifi c for the clown unit. We had a fantastic turnout for the Fourth of July parade in Modesto with 18 clowns in face and six clowns support-ing the parade in other areas. Tom “Chippy” and Karen Killian opened up their home to over 70 people following the parade for a BBQ. Thanks again to both of them and their helpers for their hospitality and hard work. Anyone who went away hungry or thirsty it was their own fault.

Congratulations to Rocky “Mr. Bubbles” Gould, Tom “Chippy” Killian and John “YOO HOO:” Utne for receiving the Hiram Award also to Jack “Snuggles” Helsby for being Mason of the Year. We have had the pleasure of welcoming two new active clowns to the unit: Herbert “Snooopy” Brownlee and Glen “Res-Q” Saunders and associate clowns Jerry Journey and Fred Orchard. We are happy to see our unit growing. Everyone continue to let people know that we are the fun unit and keep inviting them to our activities.

Upcoming Events:

August 19 - Make-up class October 31 - Carson City ParadeNovember 7 – Ladies Appreciation Night

I have had tremendous backing this year. To all men and women who have stepped up to support the unit I can not thank you enough. Because of your assistance we have been a success. WE GOT PEOPLE!

---Terry “Ole” Erlandson, Chief

Bob McCormick (left) and Dick Allen, President of the

Redwood Shrine Club wait for the start of the

Fourth of July Parade in Ferndale. Ca.

PAST MASTERS

Mark your calendars for the following, BUT FIRST !!! Congratulations to Mickey Benko who received the Hiram Award on August 13th at Crow Canyon Lodge 551 and now back to the calendar marking. Our Sept. Past Masters stated meeting and dinner has changed from Sept. 23rd to Sept. 30th reason Aahmes Stated Meeting is on Sept.23rd and don't forget to call the temple for dinner reservations , see you at Aahmes Stated Meeting. Our Nov. Past Masters stated meeting,dinner and Elec-tion Night will be on Tuesday Night November 24th and not on Wednesday night. (cont’d on page 22)

We had a wonderful time at the Modesto Parade on July 4th. Our trailer, adorned with Shriners Hospital information, was fi lled with Novkeps and other Nobles. The crowd was very appreciative of the Shrine and what we do. It kind of makes you feel good! We have concluded our parade participation for this year and have enjoyed every one of the parades. If you want to participate in a parade next season but are not able to make the walk, we encourage you to ride on our trailer on a space available basis. There is no fee for any-one to ride on the Novkeps trailer. Contact our captain if you would like to ride with us in any of the parades. It’s the time of year to start thinking about the Novkeps crab feed. For the fi rst time, our crab feed will NOT be held at Centennial Hall, but WILL be held at the Aahmes Shrine Center in either late January or early February 2010. The same great crab, other food, band, dancing, prizes and fun will be available for all to enjoy! Mark your calendars as we hope to see you there.

The Novkeps meet on the fourth Thursday of the month and everyone is welcome to attend (except August, when we are dark). We have a pot luck dinner with the ladies and guests before the meetings. The Novkeps ladies aux-iliary (Zen Sayedah) have their meeting after dinner. Social is at 6:00 p.m., dinner at 7:00 p.m. followed by the meet-ing. Contact our Treasurer Bob Wagle at (925) 455-4759 if would like to come.

---Milt Bell

Novkeps Secretary

NOVKEPS

LEGION OF HONOR

The Legion of Honor did not participate in the 4th of July parade at Modesto this year. Due to scheduling confl icts of most of our players we did not have a suffi cient number of musicians to attend. This is the fi rst time in many years we have missed this parade and we are trying to come up with a way to avoid this in the future. Our next parade will be the Veteran’s Parade in Pleas-anton on Sunday, November 1st. It is always fun to go to this parade and share in the Patriotic spirit it brings out. Our last parade of the year will be the Christmas Parade in Livermore. More information will be coming on that parade. We held our Annual Ice Cream Social and Cake Auc-tion on August 23rd and had a good turnout from the com-munity and Shrine members. Once again, everyone en-joyed the auctioning talents of Russ Donohue with his cake bringing in the most money. Thank you, Russ for his ef-forts and a huge thank you to Valerie and Howard Roberts for Chairing the event. The Legion of Honor has scheduled their Past Com-manders Night on Monday, September 28th at the Brass Door in San Ramon. The dinner theme for the meal is a Greek Soldier’s Dinner and the two entries occurred are a meat stew with vegetables or sole fi llet, both traditional Greek recipes. The meal will cost $32.50 per person. If you are interested in attending, please send a check and entry choice to Orrin Rupert, Treasurer of the Legion, c/o the Shrine’s address before Sept. 24th. Our Honored Ladies Night will be on Monday, Novem-ber 9th at Pier 29 in Alameda. There will be more details at a later date on this event. Be sure to save this date in your calendar so we can have a great turnout. Keep checking your email for any updates.

---Commander Dain Warton

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proper libations we devoured a sumptuous pot luck dinner as if musicians and their families were starving. Thanks Virginia for your fantastic culinary skill and organizing ef-fort. As Durland is enamored with music and clocks of all genre it was a great opportunity to present him with a handmade one of a kind lamp. We gave him a nice table lamp made with the fi rst fl ute purchased by the San Lean-dro School District’s music program. It was mounted on a beautiful slab of polished agate from Victoria, B.C., and above the shade a miniature working “mantle” style clock fi nial keeps a reminder of time to play! This month we learned that if the drummer plays too fast with sticks and too slow with brushes he is told to use one of each! In The Faith,

---Ken Salomon Director Aahmes Shrine Band

There are three knocks at the door! There are times that the CCSC President feels that no one answers those knocks. In the Aahmes News of July/August the President wrote of interest, communication and public relations. As we are aware, any well run club or organization can only function properly if its members participate and work together to keep interest in their organization. Our Shrine Club is for-tunate in having a few members that do most of the work that keep the CCSC as a functioning Club. They answer the knocks at the door. The message here is that we NEED the input of all members. Your President has the gavel, but his success rests in the hands of its members. With-out their help we only have a poorly attended monthly lun-cheon club. You, we, want more! You have ideas of what our our Club needs. Share those ideas and interest; help get speakers, suggest programs of interest, communicate with the Offi cers. Constructive communication(s) is required. That will go a long way in doing what was the President’s message in the July/August Aahmes news. We have in place a 'phone-tree'. The fi ve members that volunteered to call and remind our Brothers and their ladies of our lunch meetings will be calling you. Speak to them and let them know what you want; what we need. To drop attendance is not an option for improvement. Come to our meetings and speak out; be constructive. The President is aware that some of our members work when we have our lunch meetings. Would Saturday morn-

CONTRA COSTA SHRINE CLUB

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ALAMEDA SHRINE CLUB

Mel Augustine at the Concours d’Elegance May 17, 2009Proceeds benefi tted the Shriners Hospital in Sacramento

Is this year passing as fast for you as it is for me? As I write this article, August is about here and fall is just around the corner. The next Alameda Shrine Club dinner is set for Wednesday, September 9th, with no-host cocktails and hors d’oeuvres commencing at 6 PM, and dinner at 7 PM. Those attending our dinner last June enjoyed the Pier 29 Restaurant in Alameda so much, that we are going to meet there again for our September dinner. The food was great, the view of San Francisco across the bay was beautiful, and the parking was free and plentiful, so you can’t ask for much more. Our theme for this dinner is Hawaiian, so wear your brightest Hawaiian outfi t and come join us for a nice evening with your Shrine friends. The Honor Units for this dinner are the Legion of Honor, Motorcycle Patrol, and Temple Guard, so we hope many of the members of these Units are able to attend. If you would like to be placed on our mailing list or email list so that you are notifi ed of the details of this dinner, as well as our future dinners, please let me know (Jim West-fall, Secretary, Ph. 510-797-8067 or email me at [email protected]). ---Jim Westfall

CLUB CHATTER

After a quiet summer, the Purveyors are ready for a great fall and winter. Under the direction of our gourmet chef Patrick Farjas, we are starting the season cooking a great dinner for the September Stated Meeting. We are always looking for brothers who like to cook. Join us at our regular meeting on the fi rst Tuesday of the month in the kitchen at 7:00 pm. Remember that we are available to provide food at your club functions at a reasonable price. Contact us at 925/828-9688.

---Howard Marmor, Secretary-Treasurer

PURVEYORS


If you and your Lady would like to join us for Dinner, Please call Jack Abraham 510 797-0916 or Bob Hansen 510 357-0109.

---Jack Abraham, President

REDWOOD SHRINE CLUB

I’m jumping way ahead of myself on this article, as I want to make sure to be timely for submission of this article to the Temple for the Sep-Oct issue. (The wife and I will be traveling throughout the Southwest during most of the July period.) So here goes. One of the biggest Holidays of the year will be the Labor Day Weekend. A veritable host of Shriners will be attend-ing various activities as well as participating in the Ft Bragg parade. Even Clubs from Oregon travel south to join us in this venue.

Renegade Mini Cars UnitWayne Hooper - Captain

We will be continuing our efforts to assure that the cars are in working order, and looking forward to new partici-pants in our Unit. Activity is a little slow, however there are a few parades on screen: Ft Bragg Labor Day Parade and the Rio Dell Wildwood Days stand out. Hope to see you on the sidelines or as a participant.

Djinns Band UnitKen Christiansen - Sultan

The Band has been very busy during the spring months and we look forward to an increasing activity level during the summer months. Most exciting was our Steelhead Lodge weekend where we had a number of RVers and some motel users joining the festivities on the Northcoast. A potluck style brunch was served on Fri-Sat-Sun with everyone joining the com-raderie. Our unit provided breakfast for those attending. A good time had by all. Looking a goodly calendar period ahead, there is the Labor Day Weekend, Fort Bragg, Past President’s Dinner and a number of unit activities.

Joker Clowns UnitJim Widdoes - Chief Clown

Our unit, as per usual, is busy year round. We have completed the McKinleyville, Fortuna and Ferndale Parades and look forward to the Rio Dell & Ft Bragg ac-tivities, along with the Children’s Special Olympics and the Fortuna Masonic Picnic. Of special interest to us is the Children’s ID Program and various Screening Clinics that take place throughout the year. It is really pleasurable to see and talk to parents and their children that have been admitted to the Shriner’s Hos-pital for corrective procedures. We have been privileged to meet a number of these folks throughout the year and they are very happy to meet us in person and relate their experiences. ---Bruce Tannock, Secretary

It’s about time ! The weather in this section of the country is getting a lot better without the rain. ‘Course that opens up the menu to a whole lot of activity for Blue Lodg-es and Shriners alike. Sure like the idea.

The Mother Lode Shrine Club's last event was our annual FIZZ Breakfast in June at Railtown State Park in Jamestown, with 66 well satisfi ed attendees who scarfed up a great meal by our caterer. We were glad to see so many out-of-town visitors. Bob Solem's se-cret fi zz recipe was a big hit, as usual! Our Clowns made their annual trip all the way to beautiful downtown Tuolumne City to participate in the Lumberjack Parade, and our car made it all the way through withoutbreaking down, thanks to that talented shade tree mechan-ic Art Edwards. Our next event will be the 5-Valley Picnic on Septem-ber 26th, where we will again be offering those gourmet hot dogs and free popcorn. Come on out and enjoy your-selves, and remember where the proceeds go!!

---Bob Snodgrass, Secretary

[email protected].

MOTHER LODE SHRINE CLUB

ing or noon be a better time for us? As Masons I am aware that nights are out of the question, due to fact that we have obligations in our Blue Lodge, Scottish Rite or at Aahmes. With July and August dark, please fortify your thought and come prepared to express yourself at our September 17th lunch at Zio Fraedo's, 611 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill. We will try to have a speaker. Reservations are de-sired. The $20.00 is for the hors d’oeuvres, three choices of entrées, and a drink, plus that great room is a bargain. PLEASE WEAR YOUR FEZ. On September 27, 2009, the CCSC will have its “Past Presidents “Brunch” at Brass Door, San Ramon. Our So-cial hour will start at 10:00 am and the brunch at 11:00 am. The cost will be $20.00 . Please wear your fez. Please bring your lady and/or any prospective new member. The menu is eggs benedict, scrambled eggs, ham, bacon, fresh fruit, orange juice, fresh rolls, cottage potatoes and coffee or tea. Please call for reservations by September 23rd. Cal Mel Augustine:510 524-4952 or Ron Burch: 925 606-1581. Let us make this a big one. ---Mel Augustine, President


Noble Charles Aldrich receiving Honorary Membership

of the Dartford Shrine Club

Anglia Shrine Club hosted a BBQ at Long Furlong House on Sunday 14th June under the eye of Noble Robin Colton, President of the Club. Over 80 people attended a real American style BBQ. No one left hungry! We were blessed with Ill. Potentate Terry Moody of Aahmes Center and his lovely First Lady Vesta, both of them were warmly swallowed up in the event, even Terry took the lead intro into the Ceremony. A real Trooper.

The event raised £369.00 (or $597.88) for The An-glian Shrine Club John Bays Fund, Rachel Glass our 13 year old special agent, who has come through a very seri-ous illness from birth, and is still not out of the woods, to whom we have given the task to search out the children’s needs in a local hospitals or Institutions and give a cheque for £250.00 (or $405.00) from the John Bays Fund to be blown on anything the Children want over Christmas. Ra-chel Glass attended this BBQ with her Mother. Rachel was presented to Her Majesty the Queen last year for Stirling work in organising charity work on her own!

It was interesting to note that although we all called John Bays the “Big Man”, he was big but mainly had a big heart and a big involvement in the world. He believed in everything he did, 100%. To show their affection to John, members of The Farmers Lodge of Norfolk, John’s Wis-bech Masonic Lodge, The Masonic Fly Fishing Team and of course the Shriners rallied to make Sunday a special Day. John Bays was a special Ambassador for Aahmes in the UK for many years.

The Raffl e, of which many people supplied fabulous gifts, raised further monies, some of which £1000,will be sent to Aahmes Transportation Fund; for their use , and a further £100 from the Fund for The Macmillan Nurses. As we say in East Anglia “The Potentate and his Lady did us proud” and the guests and Shriners could not thank them enough for their attendance.

“As usual the sun shone on the Shriners! Some of our guests now call us the Shiners!”

---David Mostyn

U.K.-ANGLIA SHRINE CLUB

Pictured left to right: Robin Colton (President), Terry Raine (Asst. Secretary & Acting Chaplain), Terry Moody (POTEN-TATE), Charles Aldrich (Recorder), Steve Crooke (Vice Pres.), Ken Fox (Sgt. At Arms) and David Mostyn (Trea-surer and driving force behind the Anglian Shrine Club)

ROD & GUN CLUB

The Rod and Gun Club had a fi rst with a Bocce Ball lunch at Campo de Bocce in Livermore. After a lunch we played bocce ball and beware as George Christensen and both Kathy and Dain Warton toss a mean bocce ball. We plan the next meeting on Aug 17 at Campo de Bocce, this a Monday evening with all you can eat spaghetti. If any-one wishes to stay and on their own play bocce ball after we are through with the meeting, we feel it would be very entertaining. We want to plan another breakfast meeting at the Liver-more Pleasanton Rifl e range. Anyone wishing to stay after our breakfast meeting and go shooting on their own, will fi nd plenty of opportunities to enjoy at the range. Please keep in mind that the enjoyment we get out of our club is the amount of involvement we put into it. We are shooting for a date of Burgers and Bowling in Oct. Note on your calendar - Sept 19th is our OV at Knights Ferry - always a fun picnic. We hold our meetings 6:30PM on the third Tuesday in Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct and Dec at the Aahmes Shrine unless otherwise noted. Dues are $15/year. Our goal is Shrine Family Fun. ---Sacco Lorenzini, President

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POTENTATE’S & 1ST LADY’S PROJECTS PROGRESS

GOAL = $26,000

FIRST LADY’S PROJECT

GOAL = $10,000

POTENTATE’S PROJECT

The 5 Valley Special Ladies met June 3rd at the Modesto Ridgway Restaurant. For lunch there were 23 members present. We had two Past Potentates present: Charles Cross and Lady Darlene and Dan Garrett and Lady Didgie. Three Special Ladies were also present: Ann Swegles, Angie Matsen, and Mable Keir. This was our last meeting till September. Ladies, please remember to wear your name tags. There will be a 50 cent charge if we don’t see it. Also remember the 5 Valley picnic. We hope to sell lots of hats. Have a nice summer and stay well till we all get together in September.

---Inge Hickok

5-VALLEY SPECIAL LADIES

It always amuses me when September comes around and people tell you that Fall is in the air. Anyone who has lived in this area for any length of time knows that Sep-tember is our Summer. “Fall” doesn’t come around until October. At least it won’t be too long before the leaves turn color and begin to fl utter to the ground in the swirling

breezes. As I’m not a warm weather person, this is my

time of year. Let the cooling begin. Also, how can we

forget the ghosts, goblins and witches who will be visiting

us in October. I always enjoy the trick or treaters coming

to the door, especially the little ones. They don’t expect

it but I always make them do a trick for me if they want a

treat. Believe me, I’ve seen some good tricks. Also have

to admit that some of them have been “interesting”. But

they all get their treat.

There are a number of happenings in these next two

months. Sept. 4th is our fi rst Session since May. Stated

Session will begin at 3:30 p.m., dinner at 5:30 p.m. and

Ceremonial will be at 7:00 p.m. It certainly would be great,

not only for the new candidates, but also for your Temple

offi cers to see lots of members on the sidelines. Let’s

show them what a wonderful organization Daughters of

the Nile is. Don’t forget to get your dinner reservations in

to Pr. Francine Clare.

Thursday, Sept. 10th is the Theater Party in Pt. Rich-

mond with dinner at 6:00 p.m. and show,”Loot”, following

dinner. All offi cers have tickets and more information if

needed. On Wednesday, Sept. 16th is Queen Debbie’s

Offi cial Visit to So. Alameda Nile Club at noon.

October 2nd is our next session with a soup and salad

potluck dinner at 6:00 p.m. followed by Session at 7:30

p.m. Saturday, October 10th is Queen Debbie’s Offi cial

Visit to Redwood Nile Club. Thursday, October 22nd is

Queen Debbie’s Offi cial Visit to Ala-Contra Nile Club.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

November 6th: Founders Day Session-Academy Awards

Night with a special movie (sounds intriguing)

December 4th: Past Queens Potato Bake followed by

Session You know this is always great!

WORDS TO PONDER: The way to tell a child is growing

up is when he stops asking where he came from and starts

refusing to tell you where he’s going.

Courage is looking a salesperson straight in the eye and

saying you’d like something cheaper.

There are two types of roads in this country. One is under

construction and the other is under repair.

And last: If you smile when no one else is around, you

really mean it.

Til next time,

---Claire G. Glenn PQ

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AAHMES BUILDING FUND

The building at 170 Lindbergh Avenue is a won-

derful sight to see and something that we can all be

proud of. If we are to keep it in this condition, we

have to spend money on maintenance. That is why

First Lady Vesta and I chose the projects that we did

this year. While these things were of great impor-

tance and necessity, and at a cost of over $30,000.00,

it was only a drop in the bucket compared to what

is coming at us like an out of control freight train.

We are going to have to spend at least $100,000.00

or more in the next fi ve years, just to stay on top of

things like eighteen year old air conditioners, a roof

of the same age that is already leaking, and this does

not even include earthquake retrofi tting. I am not

trying to scare anyone, I am just stating the facts. We

need to trim the fat and turn this Temple into a lean

mean fraternal machine.

I think the fi rst place we should start is by looking

at the Potentate, who has somehow managed to put

on thirty fi ve pounds in the last year or so. So here

is my deal. From this day forward, I am going to

donate $10.00 to the building fund for every pound

I drop between now and December 31. I promise to

donate no less than $250.00, but I hope it is more. I

am asking you, the Nobility, to join in the fun and

donate to this project on a pound lost basis as well. It

doesn’t have to be $10.00, just do what you can do.

I have emailed the Temple attorney

with my weight as of today, July 26,

2009, and I will weigh in again on

December 31, 2009.

Terrance A Moody

Potentate

SAVE THE 2009 DATES

September 4-7...........North Trip #2

September 26............5 Valley Picnic

October 24.................Potentate’s Ball

November 18.............Chief Rabban Night

December 13.............Holiday Party

Come out and join us

and have some FUN!!!!!

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Reservation Deadline: Friday, September 18, 2009

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Telephone reservations are considered FIRM reservations unless canceled by September 16th.

For reservations call Aahmes Shrine Center - (925) 373-4880

Dress Code: Divan Dress

STATED MEETING OFFICIAL NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the next regularly scheduled

Stated Meeting of Aahmes Shrine will be held on Wednes-

day, September 23, 2009 at the Aahmes Shrine Event Cen-

ter, 170 Lindbergh Ave., Livermore, CA. commencing at

7:30 p.m. Business to be conducted will be any such busi-

ness as may come before the Nobility.

Wear your fez - Dues Card requiredAttest: James L. Sloneker, Recorder

Terrance Moody, Potentate

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in hot water, continues to sing.~~~~~

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