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Let the Good Times Roll !
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Volume 57, No. 2 Circulation 4,000 Garland, Texas March 2021
Page 2 The Camel’s Calf : Publication of Hella Shrine, Dallas, Texas
Bowie / Cass
Michael Lusk903-832-8056
Frisco / Collin CountyRobert Bell
GarlandButch Johns
Greater SouthwestDon “Typo” Camp
214.403.5870 [email protected]
Hillbilly Clan #123Steve “Tiny” Whitehead
North Collin CountySteve Brazeal214.448.3341
North East TexasRhett McCullough
North TexasJasen Davis
Plano
Bob Walton 469.261.1603
Top of DallasWayne Walker214-724-3666
U N I T H E A D S Director of Units
Ken Dillingham214.802.2930
101 AssociationSteve Conley214.558.3852
A-La-KartsDavid Sims
Arab PatrolGrady Smith214.878.2032
BarstoolsJohn Whaley972.571.5820
Black Horse PatrolLee Ragsdale903.456.0819
ClownsKevin “Scooter” Finnell
Concert / German BandAlton Polk
214.607.0633 [email protected]
Directors Staff
Ken Dillingham214.802.2930
Drum & Bugle CorpBilly Cryer
Flying FezzesJerry Reddy
GreetersBrian Cook
GuardsTerry Pryor
Gun & Rod ClubPaul Witt
Hella HamsBill Caldwell 214.500.3472
Hella VA Mixed BrewKevin Finnell214.914.6770
Hospital CommitteeFreddy Cooper 903.268.5246
Hospital TransportationJohn Rodriguez972.948.3460
Knights of MeccaC. D. Kelton469.831.0985
Legion of HonorCharlie Daniels469.562.2629
Mini PatrolAlan Robertson903.821.4241
Motor PatrolGuido Costa214.773.7931
Nobles of NoteHerman Campbell
Novice CommitteePatrick Lee
Oriental BandWarren Allen214.801.1419
Parade CommitteeSteve Leverett214.695.3016
Peace OfficersJoe Sudderath972.345.1951
Press CorpsDarrell Hefley817.846.9224
Provost GuardLarry Gammill972.841.2085
Rollin’ NoblesForest Murley972.898.2727
Sons of HellaDon Young
Temple FundraisingCharles Lee
Camel’s CalfHELLA TEMPLE
Official Publication ofHELLA TEMPLE AAONMS
2121 Rowlett Road, Garland, TX 75043Telephone 972.240.6624
www.hellashrine.orgCreated May 31, 1887
Chartered June 22, 1888at Dallas, Texas
Elective DivanMike Hall, Illustrious Potentate
Nick “Scuba” Fehrenbach Chief RabbanNate Fuller Assistant RabbanSteve Lang High Priest & ProphetCasey Bostain Oriental GuideSteve “Ace” Eason Treasurer Wayne Osborne, PP Recorder
Appointive DivanBernard “Butch” Johns First Ceremonial MasterLance “Krash” Goff Second Ceremonial MasterKen Dillingham DirectorEverett Warner MarshalWarren Allen Captain of the GuardDouglas Bankston Outer GuardSteve Leverett ChaplainJim Heisz Temple Attorney
Representatives to Imperial CouncilMike Hall Illustrious PotentateNick Fehrenbach Chief RabbanNate Fuller Assistant RabbanSteve Lang High Priest & ProphetLarry Winkle, PP Treasurer Emeritus
Don (Typo) Camp EditorDeborah Gonzalez Assistant EditorAndrew James Advertising ManagerDarrell Hefley Press CorpsJeff Haven Assistant Press CorpsJohn Rodriguez, PP Public RelationsChance “Ocho” Noble Public RelationsVivian Lopez AccountantAndrew James Sales and Catering Manager Rickey Hall Kitchen & Dining Room Manager Matt Cast Membership Chairman
Executive Aide: David SimsPotentate’s Aides: Louis Tolliver Charlie Prock Kevin Finnell Warren Allen
Hospital Board of GovernorsKen Flournoy Houston EmeritusJeff Haven TexasJim Heisz Texas Bob Moore TexasJohn Rodriguez, PP Galveston EmeritusJames W. Hendrix Trustee Emeritus
HELLA TEMPLE2121 Rowlett Road
Garland, Texas 75043
Stated Sessions: Third ThursdayExcept June, July and August
The Camel’s Calf (UPS 080590, ISSN 0164-8594) is published monthly except June and July by Hella Temple. Periodicals Postage is paid at Garland, Texas, and at all additional mailing offices. Please send address changes to Hella Temple, 2121 Rowlett Road, Garland, Tx, 75043. Subscription Rate - $.50 Per Year Fifty cents of the Annual Membership Dues are paid as a year’s subscription to the Camel’s Calf. The purpose of this publication is to report the programs and official activities of Hella Shrine Temple, Shriner’s Hospitals for Children, Shrine Associations, Masonic Bodies, and other items of particular interest to Shriners. Articles for the Camel’s Calf are typeset by the editor by the 25th of the month preceding the month of publication. To ensure that your article is included, please have your article into the Temple editor no later than the 20th of the month. Contributions of photographs and news items of interest to the Nobility are solicited, and will be returned only upon request.
S H R I N E C L U B Swww.hellashrine.org [email protected]
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Just a little note from your Potentate....
I hope everyone is safe and warm after this winter storm we went through. I know I have heard of some with busted pipes and damaged water heaters. We have not seen weather like this in my life time. So far we have been lucky not to have any damage. Of course the electric-ity going off for 35 minutes after being on for an hour did not help. We were better off than a lot of people that did not have any electricity. The main thing is that everyone is OK. I want to once again thank the Hella Shrine Decorating Commit-
tee for the spectacular job they did for the Potentate’s Ball. This Committee, headed up by Ben and Diane Wilson, went way beyond First Lady Dianne and my expectations. They did all of this and was still under budget by $500.00. The 18 wheelers were magnificent. I had told my Dianne that I would not be surprised if Ben had figured out how to get a Peter-bilt truck inside the terrace room. Instead of one he had 4. Then the Ball Room was exactly what our First Lady wanted. We did have approximately 150 people brave the cold weather to come to the Ball. It was great seeing our friends from Hella and from the other Temples. We started with a happy hour in the Terrace room then moved to the Ball room to enjoy a great meal prepared by Hella’s own Rickey Hall and his crew. Everyone was talking about how good the meal was. Then dancing with music from the Blandells. I do want to say a special thank you and Semper Fi to Noble Bill Borne. He did a great job with the music when we were introduced. Then the musician that was supposed to play background music for our happy hour and during din-ner had to cancel. I asked Noble Bill if he could help out. Not only did he agree but he did a great job. Thank you Noble Bill Borne. Don’t forget, in April we go on our Annual Paragon Casino Trip. It will be the 25th and 26th. Look for the Flyer in this month’s Camels Calf. Fraternally,Mike HallHella Potentate 2021
March Greetings from First Lady Dianne! 2021 has gotten off to a blast…an artic blast, that is! This has been a week to go in the books what with the low temps, snow and ice, and windchills in the minus degrees. I have never experi-enced a week like it. I’m ready for a “normal” Texas winter where the temps don’t get below freezing at night (very often) and in the 60’s or higher during the day. Being a Native Texan, I was NOT cut out to be a Northern girl! Mike and I were very fortunate that we did not have any broken pipes, did not have to go without water, and only had to go without electricity (in an all-electric house) for a short time. Thank goodness we had a wood burning fireplace and lots of wood to keep us warm. The only ones in the Hall household that seem to enjoy the weather were our two big dogs…Dice and Jewels. The Potentate’s Ball, considering COVID-19 and the cold, icy weather, was a HUGE success. For those of you that were not able to come, you missed the most spectacular decorations ever! Diane and Ben Wilson did a fantastic job of heading up Hella’s Decorating Committee. I have always said that Hella has the best Decorating Committee ever and they did not let me down this year at all. I still get teary eyed just thinking about it. The Ballroom was spectacular, but the Terrace Room…WOW! The four (4) eighteen-wheelers were a sight to behold. Ben, and his son Eddie, did a fantastic job making the trucks that served as the lines for the food. A big shout out and thank you goes to everyone on the Decorating Committee for their efforts, hard work and long hours. I cannot begin to thank you enough for “A Night to Remember”. Now on to the rest of the year. We have lots of things planned and hope everyone can join us. However, safety is our number one concern so only come and join us if you feel safe. In the words of Imperial Potentate, Jim Smith, let’s
“Have Fun in ’21”!
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Chief RabbanWow, what a month February was. We had a record-breaking snow storm that caused massive power outages in the State, which resulted in numerous people having frozen water pipes. I hope that each of you came through the storm with your health in tact and no major damage to your home. It is dur-ing times like this that we need to reach out to each other and make sure our fellow Nobles are safe and in good health. As bad as the storm was, it is comforting to know that as a Noble of the Mystic Shrine we did not have to go through this alone. If you know of a Noble who is having a hard time recovering from the winter storm, lets work together to try and help them out.
As we put winter weather behind us, it is time for many of our Units to have their Mid-Winter meetings and competitions. If you are traveling to a Mid-Winter meeting, be careful on road. If you are competing, represent Hella proudly. But most importantly enjoy your time with Nobles from around the State because fun and fellowship is the founding principle of the Shrine.
Nick FehrenbachChief Rabban
High Priest and ProphetGreeting Nobles,
Well.....we all survived the Ice Age of 2021! Some better than others when it comes to frozen pipes and all, but we did all come through! We have a great time ahead of us! The Fundraising Committee met this past Monday and we have several events that we are putting together to raise money for both Hella and our great philanthropy, our Shriner Hospitals for Children. WE NEED YOUR HELP! We will have op-portunities for folks to help secure raffle prizes, to get individuals or companies to sponsor an event in some way, to help at the event in the concession stand or some other way the day of the event. I’ve put on 2 cornhole tournaments and both times I have gotten so many compliments on the way we did things and the fact that nobles and their ladies showed up to help and to just BE THERE for the event. That makes
me proud and makes me feel so good to do what we do as Shriners!
We have cornhole tournaments, a BBQ cook-off, a Sportsman’s Banquet, and some other events as well. Please think about what you can do, what you LIKE to do, and how you can help in any way. If you are a social media wizard I REALLY need to talk to you about publicizing and advertising our events. That would help in SO MANY ways !! We can hold all the events we want, but if we don’t let people know about them then we did all the work for nothing. We need to be more socially visable and make sure that folks know about Hella and what we do to help the children! Look for the calendar of events and see which ones you may like to help with and please look me up at the Stated Meeting and let me know what you think you could do to help our fundraising cause. We would love to have you!
Keep in mind that we have the Potentate’s Golf Tournament coming up April 24th. Get your foursome together and let’s have a great time! Lance Goff does an AWESOME job putting this together and is appreciated more than he knows! Come out to Woodbridge Golf Club in Wylie, shoot that low score and claim a trophy! We had a great time last year and look to make it even better this year !
Let’s all have a great March and look ahead to the summer months and the chance to do a few more things! We have TSA and Imperial coming up if we have no other setbacks. Hopefully we can have a great turnout in Houston for Imperial! We just need to be diligent in our continued efforts to help slow down the spread of the virus. We certainly want to keep all our nobles safe and do the right thing when it comes to doing our part for the greater good. I’m excited to get back to normal and to get to be around my brothers again!
Fraternally!
Steve LangHigh Priest and Prophet
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Oriental GuideGreetings Nobles! The last thirty days have been like drinking from a fire-hose, but its been a blast! I really appreciate everyone going out of their way to introduce themselves and lend me a helping hand. I’ve sat in a hand-ful of meetings and listened to the leadership of this Shrine discuss back and forth our personal values, fraternal principles, and what measures we can take to make sure this lasts forever. The collective “grey matter” of this Shrine is only matched by the hearts of those who dedicate their time here. I really feel like we are a family! I pray that everyone came out of the great 2021 Winter Storm safe, sound, and with a new apprecia-tion for God’s gift of electricity, gas, and clear roads! Our beloved building sustained minimal damage
and is being repaired as I write this. Yes, we had to take an entire week off and move our activities to the following week, but it shows the willingness of each person to put the work in and get things done. As God’s imperfect children, we can suffer from a natural negative-bias until we really know how good we have it. What separates you from the pack is your positive attitude and your willingness to “make things happen,” Hella Shrine has back bone. We have might, we have grit, we have endurance, we have experience, and we have a drive for what we do here. How can we all work together as Nobles of this cherished Shrine? What would you like to see change? How can we accomplish that as partners? Teamwork makes the dream work, and we are in a very exciting time. What is your vision for Hella? If this all comes across like I’m a cheerleader....good! I am. We have a lot of wins to celebrate together, and some planning to make wins happen in the future. It is an honor and privilege for me to be a Noble of this Shrine, lets rock it! From the world’s oldest fraternity sprang the world’s greatest philanthropy: Shriners!
Fraternally, Casey Bostain Hella Shrine Oriental Guide
Chaplin’s CornerSpring is Just Around the Corner
Song of Solomon 2:11-12 11 For lo, the winter is past, The rain is over and gone. 12 The flowers appear on the earth; The time of singing has come, And the voice of the turtledove Is heard in our land. (NKJV)
As I sit here at my laptop writing this I look outside, the ground is white with snow. I ask myself is spring really just around the corner? Meteorologists and climatologists break the seasons down into groupings of three months based on the annual temperature cycle as well as our calendar; spring includes
March, April, and May. According to the weatherman it’s already Spring. Astronomically the vernal or spring equinox is on or around March 21. In that case Spring is still about three weeks away. In verse 11 above I thought about substituting snow for rain. However my brother, a retired Army Chaplin, reminded me “no substitutions in the inspired text.” After a little research I found out what King Solomon was referring to when he said “The rain is over.” Israel had two rainy seasons with the last one ending in February or March. Verse 12 reminds us that we will soon see flowers blooming, trees budding out, and hear songbird’s voices in the air. Yes Spring is just around the corner. Spring is a time to open up the house and let the sun shine in, do some spring cleaning, get the garden planted, check out the lawn mower to make sure it’s ready for the new season, as well as other tasks you do at the arrival of Spring. Try this year to spring clean you mind as well, get rid of some of the junk in your head. Forgive those who have wronged you, quit holding that grudge you may have, put last year behind you and look forward to this new season. Spring is also a time of renewal. This Spring I encourage everyone to renew your commitment to Hella Shrine, your Blue Lodge, your family, your job, but most of all your commitment to God. After all it is God, the Grand Architect of the Universe, who gives us the seasons. God told Noah after the flood: “While the earth remains, Seedtime and harvest, Cold and heat, Winter and summer, And day and night Shall not cease.” Genesis 8:22 (NKJV)Please inform the Hella office if you or anyone you know becomes ill or injured. God bless you, your family, and loved ones. Steven LeverettChaplin
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Assistant RabbanGreeting Nobles, wishing you all the utmost safety and good health. The Membership com-mittee meeting will continue, the meeting interval has changed, now on the 4th Wednesday, at 6:30 pm. Dinner WILL be served at each meeting.
As we all know, the Covid Vaccine is being distributed. Hopefully some level of normalcy will prevail as a result during this year, and allow Hella to get back to the business at hand. I hope to see you at the meeting!
It’s with great honor and humility that I accepted and was installed in January to represent Hella as Assistant Rabban. I’ll perform the duties of my office to the best of my ability. Please step forward when asked to participate in our ef-forts of encouraging new members, and welcoming them and their families to their new Hella Shrine family!
We continue to encourage each of you to be safe and adhere to social distancing when possible. If you are in a high-risk category, I strongly urge you to wear the protection during any meetings at the Temple and remain safe.
If you don’t feel comfortable within a group of 10+, certainly stay home and stay safe.
Upcoming Meetings and Events:
Membership Meeting will March 24, 2021; watch the Camels Calf for updates on Membership activity. We have a Spring Ceremonial planned for May 15, 2021
We currently have 4 petitions, and at last 3 more in the works.
My plan is to visit as many lodges as possible, encouraging Master Masons to become Nobles of the Shrine, by en-lightening them of our Activities, Fun and Fellowship that awaits them and their families!
There are 130 Masonic Lodges within our jurisdiction and 66 within a 40-mile radius of the Temple. These 66 will be my primary focus this year, though all 130 Lodge Secretaries will receive a letter to be read at their Stated Meetings about Hella and encouraging all who are interested to contact me. I will need assistance! I’ll speak to the overall plan during our Membership meeting… please come and participate!!
All Nobles must continue to exhibit an Ambassador role when communicating our purpose and activities to all Master Masons within the appendant bodies that we attend. This is VERY important!
We are HELLA, and we serve the greatest purpose in support of our Shriners Children’s Hospital and your Temple.
Please stand up and be counted when called upon to lead or participate.
Be safe, diligent and stay healthy!
Nate FullerAssistant Rabban
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Suggested Blue Lodge Program Shriners International, also commonly known as The Shriners or formerly known as the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, (AAONMS) is a Masonic society established in 1870 and is headquartered in Tampa, Florida. Shriners International describes itself as a fraternity based on fun, fellowship, and the Masonic principles of brotherly love, relief, and truth.
In The Beginning… In 1870 a group of Masons gathered frequently for lunch in New York City. Among the regulars were Walter M. Fleming, M.D. and William J. “Billy” Florence, an actor. The group frequently talked about starting a new fraternity for Masons – one centered on fun and fellowship, more than ritual. Fleming and Florence took this idea seriously enough to do some-thing about it. Billy Florence had been on tour in France, and had been invited to a party given by an Arabian diplomat. The exotic style, flavors and music of the Arabian-themed party inspired him to suggest this as a theme for the new fraternity. Walter Fleming, a de-voted fraternity brother, built on Florence’s ideas and used his knowledge of fraternal ritual to transform the Arabian theme into the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (A.A.O.N.M.S.). By June 1922 the cornerstone had been laid for the first Shriners Hospitals for Children® in Shreveport, La. The first patient to be admitted in 1922 was a little girl with a clubfoot, who had learned to walk on the top of her foot rather than the sole. In 1926 the Hella Shrine Hospital for Crippled Children in Dallas, Texas, became the Scottish Rite Children’s Hospital and the oversight and support was assumed by the Scottish Rite Bodies. Never does a Shriner stand so tall as when he stoops to help a child. Through the remarkable foresight, commitment and fundraising skills of the Shriners International (Headquarters in Tampa) nearly one million children have been treated at one of the 21 Shriners Hospitals for Children across the United States, and in Canada and Mexico. There are 196 Temples worldwide and approximately 350k members. Shriners International is a fraternity based on fun, fellowship and the Masonic principles of brotherly love, relief and truth. We strive to continue support and provide care for our Hospitals for Children with a worldwide network, no matter the families ability to pay. Shriners International is among the greatest Philanthropy’s on the planet! Shriners Hospitals for Children has 21 health systems within the United States!
Hella Hospital Fund Raisers include (not limited to): • IHOP Day - members staff the restaurants within our jurisdiction and take donations for the purpose of supporting our kids, while IHOP offers all free pancakes on this one-day event.• Bucket Drive - Annual Collection Brigades, staff designated street locations to collect money for our hospitals (Fez on the corner, branding at its best!) Usually a two-day event. Shifts are available, any time increments from 30 min to 8 hours.• Hella Classic Dirt Track Race - Usually taking place at the Greenville Super Bowl Speedway. This event usually raises 20-30k dollars for our kids. Toys and Bicycles are drawn by tickets obtained at the box office and handed out by Nobles of the Shrine. It’s always a great family activity!• Clubs and Units around the jurisdiction of Hella will conduct annual fund raisers as well, and contribute to the Hospitals, Hospital Transportation, etc.• We raised more than 75k dollars in 2020 through these events!
Fun and Fellowship activities include (not limited to):• Potentates Ball - Formal party, well decorated with live music, dancing, dinner and open bar!• New Year’s Party - Decorated Ball Room, live music, dancing, and dinner, Champagne and Black-Eyed peas at mid night!• Super Bowl Party!• Jalapeno Cook-Off!• Easter Egg Hunt!• Hella Golf Tournament!• Sanctioned BBQ Contest!• Corn Hole Tournaments!• Halloween Party• Christmas Party!• City Parade participation, at least 3 times per year (every night of the State Fair of Texas)
There are many Hella Units available to entertain your special interest:Clown Unit Directors StaffBrew Club Greeters101’s Oriental Band Just to name a few, there are many others… come and explore the options!
Hella Shrine is in NO WAY trying to attract your attention away from your Blue Lodge commitment, but instead offer additional fraternal options that include your family. You’ll meet many new friends, and be involved in as much or as little as you wish. There is NO required participation. Stated Meeting is on the third Thursday of each month, except June-August (DARK)
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Membership Committee The Membership Committee meets the first Wednesday of the month and we hope we will have our next meeting on August 5, 2020. We are always looking for motivated Nobles and their Ladies to promote Hella Shrine. The purpose of the Membership Committee is to promote the Shrine and there are many opportunities to help. We need Ambassadors to promote the Shrine in the Blue Lodges. We also are trying to put together a phone committee to reach out to Nobles to invite them to come down and enjoy the fun and fellowship that is the Shrine. We also need people to help with some of the membership events that are coming up. If you have an idea on how we can promote the Shrine, we would love to hear them. So come on down to the Shrine and join us on the Membership Committee. We will not have a light meal at 6:30 as in the past, the meeting starts at 7:00 pm on the first Wednesday of each month.
Nick Fehrenbach
Assistant Rabban
Masonry takes good men and makes them better
Shriners take Masons and
make the world better
Hella Membership CommitteeNobles So far this year we had to contend with the 19 and the cold weather. Now this month we need to look at Hella Shrine membership. Spring is here and we need petitions. Our petitions come from the Blue Lodges. Please be active in your Blue Lodge by teaching, doing the floor work, and being on the degree teams. By doing these things you will become a close friend and brother to the newly raised Master Masons in your lodge and other members. We need everyone’s help in our membership drive. Remember, the membership meeting is the 4th Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm. Please come and help in growing Hella Shrine Temple mem-bership. If you have any questions, please call and /or email me. Take care and let us grow!
Matt M. CastCell [email protected] Chairman
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Become a Shriner!!Hella Spring Ceremonial
May 15, 2021Hella Temple
Honoring Ill. Sir Morgan Robne�
Registra�on begins at 8:00 AM at Hella Shrine Temple
2121 Rowle� Road, Garland, TX
Preregistra�on cost for the Spring 2020 Ceremonial is $290, this includes a Fez, Ini�a�on Fee and dues for 2020. This does NOT
include Per Capita or Hospital Assessment which totals $35.
Any ques�ons call the Shrine office (972) 240-6624 or Lance Goff at 214.577.8462 or email: [email protected]
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HELLA SHRINE TEMPLE PETITION FOR INITIATION AND MEMBERSHIP
To the Potentate, Officers and Nobles of Hella Shrine, situated in the Oasis of Garland Texas,
Desert of Dallas County;
I, the undersigned, hereby declare that I am a Master Mason in good standing in
_______________________ Lodge # _____ Located at ___________________
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 6 months, as required by
the Bylaws of the Imperial Council, I respectfully pray that I may be made a Noble of the Mystic
Shrine, and become a member of your temple.
If I am found worthy, and my request granted, I promise to conform to the Articles of
Incorporation, Bylaws of the Imperial Council and the Bylaws/Ceremonies of your Temple.
Birthplace _________________________________________Date of Birth__________________
Were you ever a DeMolay________ If so, what was the Chapter name and location?
______________________________________________________________________________
Profession or occupation _________________________________________________________
Have you previously applied for admission to any temple of the Order? ____________________
If so, what temple____________________________________ When? ____________________
Residence Address ____________________________________City_______________________
County: _____________________ State__________ Zip ________________________________
Home phone: ____________________________________Cell ___________________________
Business Address ____________________________________ City ________________________
County: _____________________ State __________ Zip ________________________________
Business Phone: ___________________________E-Mail _______________________________
Wife’s Name: _________________Cell No: ________________Email:______________________
Date: ________________ Signature_________________________________________________
PRINT FULL NAME _______________________________________________________________
Recommended and Vouched for on the Honor of:
Noble ___________________________________ Membership No._______________________
Noble ___________________________________ Membership No. _______________________
Fez size____________________ Method of payment ___________________________________
Created _________________________________
First Middle Last
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From the Treasurer’s Chest It is now March 2021 and Hella’s Nobility has approved the budget for 2021. The task now is for the Divan to continue developing and implementing the 5-year plan to the benefit of Hella. That report is ongoing with Assistant Rabban Nate Fuller leading the way. More so than ever, the budget is at its barest as to expenses. Each year we try to pay for the normal budgetary items without necessitating the withdrawal of mon-
ies from our Reserve Operating Account. Although this account is created for the purpose of paying for items when the cash flow is not available, it is not to be used on a regular basis. As with the prior year, I will endeavor to keep the Nobility informed of Hella’s financial situation by posting on the outside of the ballroom our previous month so all can see at our Stated Meetings. It will remain there until I replace it with the following month’s report. This year we are no longer in the catering business. Instead, we are focusing on rental of the building for income. This works to cut out any expenses that we do not recoup when we cater. It will help us to better determine our cash flow on a month-to-month basis. I appreciate all of the Nobility who have timely paid their dues and to those who have brought them-selves current. At this time of the year, the funds raised from the dues support the Temple more than the rentals. We are a year out from the initial lockdowns caused by COVID and we still have issues that keep us at operating 100% for rentals. REMINDER, you must be current in your 2021 dues in order to participate in any Mid-Winter or TSA functions you attend. ANOTHER - REMINDER, all Units and Clubs are to prepare their annual reports and turn them in to the Recorder ASAP. The reports are to be completed with supporting documentation (bank state-ments, check register, etc.) These are required for Hella to maintain our non-profit status. With the change of administration in January 2021, it is more important than ever to not get in the IRS crosshairs. ANOTHER - ANOTHER - REMINDER, let’s have fun in 2021!!
Until we meet again, stay healthy, stay safe, stay Shriner Strong!!
Mission Statement of Hella Shrine TempleShriners are men committed to family, engaged in ongoing personal growth, and dedicated to providing superior healthcare improving the quality of life for children and families in need regardless of their ability to pay, and providing quality programs and services for its members, their families and friends in a spirit of fun, fellowship, and social camaraderie.
Vision Statement of Hella Shrine TempleImplement programs and activities to drive a new era for stability and growth.
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You are cordially invited to attend theOpen Installation of Ocers
OfShalman Temple No. 90
Daughters of the Nile
Sunday, the Twenty-First of MarchTwo Thousand and Twenty-One
At Two O’Clock p.m.
Hella Shrine Center2121 Rowlett RoadDallas, TX 75043
When Princess Misty CooperWill be crowned Queen
DeAnna Lang Joey Minahan , PQQueen Princess Recorder
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March Stated Meeting Menu
Hors D’oeuvres
Iced Tea, Coffee & Water
Daughters of the NileGreetings from Shalman Temple No. 90, Daughters of the Nile.
As my year as the Queen of Shalman Temple comes to an end, I look back on a year that was by no means what was planned or expected. It was a year of immense trials and unprecedented world events. We have spent a year distancing ourselves from friends and family and much-loved events and past times have been cancelled. But we made it through! I am hopeful for a better year in 2021 and wish everyone nothing but the best.
Coming up at Shalman, we have our regular monthly session on March 3rd. This will be our elections session so I hope to see lots in attendance. Session starts at 7:30 p.m. 2021 temple dues are now due - please pay Pr. Recorder as soon as possible. Unit dues are also coming due, check with your specific units for how much and who to pay.
Stay safe, stay well, keep your head up and a smile on your face – this too shall pass.
DeAnna Lang, QueenShalman Temple No. 90Daughters of the Nile
Hella VA Mixed Brew Club
We are planning to at-tend our Mid-Winter in
Waco this April. We also have our entries ready for TSA this summer. If you are interested in learning about brewing beer or ale, winemaking or home-made soda then come join us! Hella Home Brew will meet on the fourth Sunday of each month at 1:30 pm at the Shrine.
Fraternally, John Garret - BrewmasterHella Va Mixed Brew Club
Attention All Nobles, Shrine Clubs and Unit Heads!
The Camel’s Calf is a monthly maga-zine with articles written by, and for, the No-bles of Hella Temple. However, if the Nobles, Units or Clubs do not submit any articles, the magazine becomes irrelevant and can not meet its intended purpose to inform the No-bility of the events and activities that might be of interest to the Nobility and their family. Posting your pictures and informa-tion on social media outlets is not the same as sending them to the editor! Utilizing the Camel’s Calf to advertise your Blue Lodge’s activities is a great way to get exposure at no cost! - typo
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FUNDRAISING-FUNDRAISING-FUNDRAISINGWELCOME TO 2021!!
I am ALL ABOUT Fundraising this year! We’re going to do our absolute best to collect all we can for the Hospitals and for Hella! And, before I go too far….WE NEED YOU ON THE FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE!! We will meet the last Monday of each month. We are looking into possibly holding some Zoom meetings, or making it so some folks can Zoom into an in-person meeting. We want to do whatever we can to help accommodate those that would like to attend but may have scheduling issues, or may be a 45 minute or hour drive into Hella. If you want to be part of the committee we will do all we can to accommodate you! In our meetings, we’ll go over all the different fundraising events we will work and support from the Bucket Drive to IHOP day to the events we’ll hold for the benefit of Hella. We are looking into other ideas for us to be able to raise some more money for the hospitals as well. We just need to think outside the box and become creative in what we do to raise the money! Illustrious Sir Bob Moore talked about Temples, Shrine Clubs, Units and all the other groups coming down to present checks to the hospital board. I want Hella to wear out a path from Garland to Galveston to present checks to the board! I want our folks on first name basis with the board. I know we are all still waiting to see what is going to happen as far as shutdowns or restrictions go, but we also need to just get back to as much normality as we can. Get back to coming to the events at Hella, to helping like we all did in 2019. Let’s just get back to doing what we do…because we do that better than anyone else! I want Hella back in it’s rightful place at the top of the lists for donations, for awards, and for the other accolades that show NOT how great WE are…but how PROUD we are for the things we do for the kids of our hospitals! That is ALL that matters! The Fundraising Committee will be getting out some emails to the Nobility as well as talking to you personally. We need YOU to help us accomplish the goals we have set out for our committee. We need YOU to be a part of the team. As I said at the Stated Meeting….We’ll get with you, we hope you’ll get with us! Thank you and have a great month!! Steve LangHigh Priest and Prophet
Here is a list of upcoming fundraising events for March and April: March 20th - Hella Cornhole Tournament March 29th - Fundraising Committee Meeting 6:30, Terrace room April 24th - Potentate’s Golf Tournament - Woodbridge Golf Club April 26th - Fundraising Committee Meeting - 6:30, Terrace Room
Parades
Parades are the Backbone of Our Fraternity, and a window of Opportunity to gain support!
At this time these are the Parades scheduled for Hella Shrine: 3/13 — Greenville St. Patrick’s Day Parade - CANCELED 5/29 — Ennis Polka Fest Parade 5/31 — Denison Memorial Day Parade 6/05 — T.S.A. Parade - San Antonio 7/06 — Imperial Parade - Houston 9/06 — Garland Labor Day Parade 9/24 — Texas State Fair Opening Day Parade 11/11 — Veteran’s Day Parade 12/01 — Sachse Holiday Parade 12/04 — Rockwall Holiday Parade 12/04 — Paris Night Parade - Paris, Texas 12/11 — Terrell Holiday Parade 12/11 — Quinlan Holiday Parade
All Parades are subject to cancelation. As always, watch this space! — Everett Warner Marshall
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Hella Spring Party/Picnic
Saturday, April 17, 2021
11:00am to 5:00pm
Hamburgers, hotdogs & drinks will be furnished.
Bring your favorite side dish and/or dessert to share with
friends.
Director’s Staff Band will provide the entertainment.
Come out and enjoy! Hope to
see you there!
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Dear Fellow Nobles, Being a Shriner has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. I love our Fraternity and all the opportunities it affords me: To be part of a selfless, compassionate brotherhood; to improve the world and our home communities; and to make incredible differences in the lives of children. And through it all, to have fun! Sharing these experiences with other good men is why we work so hard to increase our membership numbers. So I’m especially pleased to let you know that the all-new, revamped BeAShrinerNow.com website has launched, making it easier than ever for all of us to bring new members into our fraternity.Our Shriners International marketing and membership teams have worked hard to make this tool attractive, ef-fective and very easy to use. In addition, we’ve aimed to train at least one Noble from each Temple on the ins and outs of the new website, so if you have questions, there should be someone in your Temple who can help. Together as brothers, we improve lives and communities, and we enjoy having fun together all the while. I can’t wait to start using this amazing new website to help us spread the word and bring even more men of good character into our Fraternity.
Yours in the faith,
James R. “Jim” SmithImperial Potentate
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DeMolayA Life Changing Experience !
Helping the YOUNG MEN of Today … Become the LEADERS of Tomorrow !
DeMolay is a premier leadership organization for boys from ages 12 to 21 that was founded in 1919. As a Masonic sponsored youth group with Chapters throughout America, it focuses on the following.
Leadership Confidence
Patriotism Character
Loyalty Chivalry
Integrity Fun
Respect Teamwork
Brotherhood Friendship
Responsibility Commitment
Accountability Positive Social Skills
Positive Mentoring Strong Adult Role Models
Community Awareness and Involvement
Well known DeMolays Include: Tom Leppert (recent Dallas mayor), Walt Disney (creator of Disney World), John Wayne (film star), Frank Borman & Edgar Mitchell (astronauts), Mel Blanc (voice of Bugs Bunny and others), Terry Bradshaw & Fran Tarkenton (athletes), plus many governors, legislators, journalists, businessmen, authors, attorneys, doctors & more.
Annual Events: Toys for Tots Dance, Frank Marshall Competition, Masonic Youth Camp, ‘Law Makers’ for a weekend inthe seats at the Texas State Capitol, and the Texas DeMolay State Conclave, with competitions, presentations & games.
Please share this with the parents and young men you know. More information is available at the following web sites.www.demolay.org www.texasdemolay.com
For More Information about DeMolay in the North Texas Area, Please Contact Ben Wilson at 214-402-3643.
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Hella Flying FezzesHella Flying Fezzes
TO ALL NOBLES INTERESTED IN FLYING OR AVIATION .... The Flying Fezzes are having to cool their jets here in the first part of 2021. The St. Patrick’s Day Green-ville Ave. in Dallas has been cancelled. As of the date of this writing, the Ennis Polka Festival and the Denison Memorial Day Parades in May are still a go!! With Past Commander Jerry Reddy, Jr. in charge of the Unit, we’re looking forward to assisting Hella and Illustrious Sir Mike Hall in any way we can and Having Fun in 2021!! The Flying Fezzes were originally formed in 1976 to assist in transporting burned children and those with orthopedic needs to the Shrine Hospitals. Today, we assist in raising money for the transportation fund and help bring awareness for the hospitals through active participation in parades. However, we still look to the skies as a unit as we continue to fly our own aircraft. Comprised of pilots, and those interested in flying or aviation, an open invitation is extended to who wish to join us to complete our mission.Annual dues are $25.00. The next unit meeting is scheduled for March 20. All Nobles and their lovely Ladies are invited. Come “fly with us.” Contact Steve Eason, the Unit’s Agitated Adjutant at 469-667-4274 or email him at [email protected].
Greater Southwest Shrine ClubNobles - If You Live In The Oak Cliff, Cedar Hill, Lancaster, Duncanville and DeSoto Areas, Come Join Us For Food, Fun, Fellowship and Parades!!!!!! To all Nobles and their Ladies, the GREATER SOUTHWEST SHRINE CLUB President, Don Camp, welcomes you to join us for fun, fellowship, and also participate with us in the parades. By actively partici-pating in local community parades and activities, we bring the message of Shriners to the people. Attending our meetings is a great opportunity to keep up with the activities and business at Hella. Our next meeting, with the current rules, will be March 14th, at John C. Pelt Lodge, 406 N. Main, Duncanville, Texas, at 2:00 pm. At this meeting we will discuss the upcoming activi-ties and whatever happens to come off the top of our heads! You just never know what someone might come up with! Look for us at HellaShrine.org and click on our club link. Come join us for a good ole’ Hella of a good time!!!!
Top O’ Dallas A Shrine Club’s purpose is served when all mem-bers come together for fellowship and carry that forward into the community to reflect what it means to be a Shriner. This includes fund raising for the Shriner Hospitals as well as showing everyone that we are darn good people to be around. These days that darn COVID gets in our way of meeting our mission. The Club did not meet in February because of continuing COVID concerns. Plus, the Hella Stated Meeting got moved to what was our meeting night because of the snow storm. As to March 2021, Past (and the current President) Wayne Walker extends an arms wide open invitation to all Nobles and their wonderful Ladies to join us at the Café de France, 7370 Preston Road, #505, Dallas, ph. 972-733-3400 [Preston Rd. North of Campbell Rd.] The aptly named S.K. Choudhury social time begins at 6:15 pm and dinner starts at 7:00 pm. Wondermous LIVE ENTERTAINMENT TO FOLLOW. We meet the 4th Thursday of the Month. This month it will be March 25th. The three-course dinner [4 selections of entrees with side items and tea] is $20 per person which includes gratuity. Finished off with live entertainment which will “Top” off our evening, the cost is definitely worth the tick-et. Stay for the Pot O’ Gold raffle drawing at the end. Cash bar is available. Come join us for a Lot O’ Fun and get up to speed with the activities and business at Hella. For more information about the Top O’ Dallas, contact Presi-dent Wayne Walker at 214-724-3666. COME JOIN US!!!
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The merger of Houston and Galveston Hospitals is complete. On January 18th, 2021, the hospital doors opened as Shriners Children’s Texas.
Ortho patient service began in Jan with the first ortho surgery scheduled. The sports medicine clinic is opening, and the plan is to grow this program in conjunction with the Motion Analysis Center. The first Cleft Lip and Palate patients will be seen by Dr. Blackwell in Galveston during February. A Medical Director for Inpatient Rehabilitation has been hired who will begin this summer and develop the Inpatient Rehabilitation program. Dr. Bill Phillips will be the hospital Chief of Staff for Orthopedics. He comes to the hospital from Texas Children’s in Houston. Dr. Wolf and Dr. Phillips are very excited to work together across service lines where appropriate. Burn Patients will be able to utilize the motion analysis lab. A search is in progress for a Director of Research in conjunction with UTMB. This merger has taken a lot of time and effort going thru the process with the staffs of Houston and Galveston, the Joint BOG Members, Home Office Leadership and Joint Board of Directors and Trustees all smoothly working together as a tremendous team. Over 100 employees of the Houston facility have made the transition to move to Galveston. One of the reasons for this success was the cross-training of employees from both facilities over the past several months. The leadership group promoted unity for the merged facilities under the banner of TOGETHER FOR ONE MISSION. The hospital leadership formed an in-house transitional team coined the phrase TEAM TEXAS. This team developed new identification badges which are designed to be similar to the Texas flag. This move allows for more effective and efficient care. The new renovations for the hospital will provide a bright facelift to the aging facility. You will not recognize how bright and cheery the new finishes look. The hospital cannot wait to show off the new facility later this year after the COVID pandemic gets better under control. A new roof along with all new modernized elevators are in the works. Construction is currently underway in the operational facility and should wrap up this summer. A temporary certificate of occupancy for floors 2, 4 and all of the 6th floor is in place. The State-of-the-Art Motion Analysis Lab should be operational in the next couple of months after setting up and testing has been completed. Galveston Island had several large water main breaks during the winter storm so Wednesday Feb 17, only critical patient care and support areas reported to hospital due to limited water. Arrangements have been made so that water will be delivered as needed. The hospital was affected and went into Emergency Mode. The hospital has generators so when they lose power, generators kick in and take over. All hospital staff did an outstanding job for the patients. Clinics appointments were cancelled for Thursday and Friday. Registration will be calling patients to reschedule if they were cancelled. All appointments will resume on Monday Feb 22, 2021.
This update is from the Hospital Board of Governors, Shriners Children’s Texas. Board Members are Jim Heisz, Bob Moore, PP and Jeff Haven.
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GREETINGS FROM THE HELLA GREETERS!
Salutations and felicitations from Hella Shrine’s Unit of first impressions! All Nobles with their Ladies are invited to join the Greeters Unit and become
the first Nobles that visitors see before Hella Shrine functions.
Donning blazers and white gloves, the Greeters put forth a friendly hand and
wholeheartedly welcome all Nobles and Ladies to Hella’s Stated and Special
Meetings. Assisting in any and all tasks the
Illustrious Potentate asks of us, being a Greeter is a great way to meet everyone
and stay involved at Hella Shrine!
WE WANT Y U!
The “Silent Messenger” statue that stands at the front of Hella Center was
the inspiration of Greeter Elmer Ackerman.
Find your inspiration
with the Greeters!
For more information, contact Brian Cook at
214-264-7879 or
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Alec Presents is a new digital show, hosted by Alec, national Shriners Hospitals for Children spokes-patient. Alec loves getting to know others, so to help raise awareness about our health care system, he has been video chatting with some famous friends and playing a few virtual games to learn more about them. The guest list so far has included actors Scott East-wood and Terry Crews, actress Cobie Smulders and rapper/actor Ludacris. Go to https://myshc.tv/all-episodes/ for a library of all the Alec Presents videos to date including the video shown above “Two Truths and a Lie” with actor (and son of Clint East-wood), Scott Eastwood.
For Shriners by ShrinersJamestown Shrine Club and El Zagal Shriners are raising aware-ness for the fraternity in a unique way. They have installed a giant metal fez in their community of Jamestown, North Dakota. The fez is 7 feet, 6 inches tall by 8 feet, 6 inches wide, weighs 1,050 pounds, and also has a “tassel” made of 1-inch nylon rope. The fez was made by Wrigley Mechanical, a company owned by Blake Wrigley, Past Potentate of El Zagal. The group has ap-plied to the Guinness World Records for the world’s largest fez designation. The oversized fez even gained the attention of the local media. Click the image above to read the full story.Does your temple or club have an off-the-wall way of attracting attention in your area? We would love to hear about it! Email [email protected] and let us know.
Havin’ Fun in ‘21 at Imperial Session in Houston
The 147th Imperial Session of Shriners International is planned for July 4 – 8, 2021 in “Space City” – Houston, Texas. The session committee is looking forward to presenting a safe and exciting time of fun and fellowship for nobles and their fam-ilies, particularly since we missed out on last year’s traditional gathering.In collaboration with the City of Houston, we are putting togeth-er a thorough safety plan. In addition, the George R. Brown Con-vention Center has made significant enhancements to its facility including installing a biodefense filtration technology proven to eliminate SARS-CoV-2 and other airborne contaminants.With more than 10,000 restaurants, parks and green spaces for outdoor activities, museums and attractions, and tours for all interests, there is something for each of you to experience in Houston. Imperial Session is all about Nobles gathering together for fun and fellowship, and we have a variety of social activi-ties planned for all to enjoy. Imperial Sir Jim Smith is excited to be hosting a special cornhole tournament at Session and has challenged every temple to field a team to compete. Organizers are also planning a bus trip to Galveston to tour our facility that recently merged with the Houston location to create Shriners Children’s Texas. We look forward to “Havin’ Fun in ’21” with you in Houston this summer.
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Membership & Marketing Virtual Events
The SIEF Noble Academy Membership and Marketing Virtual Event #2 was a huge success with hundreds of nobles and members of Masonic and ladies’ organizations from around the world viewing the live event. The first presenter, Christian D. Moore, Executive Di-rector of DeMolay International, spoke about the processes and tools for planning a memorable event. The second seminar featured Illustrious Sir David Krogh of Abu Bekr Shriners and Tammy Robbins, Regional Marketing Director at Shriners Hos-pitals. Tammy and David presented “10 Easy Steps for Telling Your Temple’s Story.” Click the image above to watch an excerpt from that presentation. The virtual event ended with a “fireside chat” with the presenters and Imperial Sir Matt Sturlaugson. To watch the full video of Virtual Event #2, go to https://www.bigmarker.com/series/2021-webinar-series-membersh1/series_details and enroll in the Apprentice Certifi-cate program. Registration also entitles you to watch the video of Virtual Event #1 and to attend the next two live virtual events scheduled for February 25 and June 3. *The deadline to receive the certificate for this program has passed.
Digital One-Sheet Library for Shriners
Shriners Village is your resource for a digital library of down-loadable fraternal and hospital one-sheets. One-sheets are sin-gle-page documents designed for use by members and groups of Shriners International and affiliated Masonic organizations to communicate important information about the fraternity and health care system.The site has nearly 40 one-sheets available for download on various topics including Patient Ambassadors, hospital service lines, disability awareness, membership initiatives, donor infor-mation, events and leadership bios.Some suggested uses for one-sheets are:• Include them in temple, club or unit publications• Print them as handouts to distribute at temple, club or unit meetings• Print them and hang as flyers in your temple• Post one-sheet file on your websiteLogin at https://www.shrinersvillage.com/login/login.aspx?url=%252fResources%252fMarketing%252fOneSheets to ac-cess the one-sheet library.
East-West Shrine Bowl Player Journey Panels In conjunction with the NFL, the East-West Shrine Bowl hosted two virtual Player Journey Panels that were attended by 2021 Shrine Bowl players. Despite the game being cancelled due to the pandemic, game organizers still made player selections in order to honor outstanding senior seasons. The panelists included East-West Shrine Bowl alumni and NFL greats Shaq Barrett, Nick Mullens, Nate Burleson, Cris Carter, Laurent Duvernay-Tardif and Justin Simmons. The panelists discussed important topics including career and journey expectations, and current player experience. They also con-ducted a question and answer session with players participating in the virtual event. Nate Burleson, football commentator and former NFL wide receiver, served as the moderator for the first event. Burleson said of the East-West Shrine Bowl, “This game helped set the tone for what was an 11 year career for me.” Go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRb1BZN--Ik&feature =youtu.be to watch excerpts from the panel of East-West Shrine Bowl alumni discussing their journeys.
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• Multi-Prize Raffle
• Money Shot Contest
• Food and soft drinks available for purchase
• Preregister and pay before March 10th and save $10.00 per team. For credit card payments contact Deborah at Hella Shrine: 972-240-6624
March 20—Bags fly at NOON BENEFITING HELLA SHRINE AND THE WORK WE DO FOR OUR
HOSPITAL PHILANTHROPY
Hella Shrine —2121 Rowlett Rd., Garland TX 75043
$80/TEAM—$40 Singles Only Registration / Open Boards: 11:00 AM
Doubles—12:00 pm / Singles—2:00 pm “A” Players must team with
“D” or “E” Players
“B” Players can team with
“C” or “D” Players
* Proceeds from this event are for the benefit of Hella Shrine and are not tax deductible as a charitable contribution.
Contact: Steve Lang — (214) 929-2181 or [email protected]
2/3 winners—1 game losers Top 4 places paid out
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A Message from Imperial Potentate Imperial Sir Jim Smith andFirst Lady Alice regarding their Danube River Cruise in 2021
Dear Fellow Nobles, Family, Friends and Supporters of Shriners International worldwide, First Lady Alice and I appreciate that some of you may have been somewhat apprehensive about joining us on this exciting River Cruise - BUT now it’s time to think ahead in a much more positive manner and get back to some good old Shriner Fun and Camaraderie… Vaccines have not only been approved, they are also actively being administered in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Europe and many other countries around the globe which is great news.Our River Cruise from Prague to Budapest is still some 10 months away, and we look forward to welcoming you on this exciting adventure. Our “private charter” departs on October 8 and returns October 18, 2021. We first fly to Prague, and then spend the next two nights in this vibrant capital city of the Czech Republic. Then we board the elegant Avalon Envision ... what a beauty! It will be our very own “private charter” with only 80 staterooms available. We embark from Deggendorf, Germany, with ports of call in Passau, Germany; Linz, Austria; Vienna, Austria; Hainburg, Austria, and finally arrive in Budapest, Hungary ... what a beautiful adventure. For your peace of mind, we asked ABS Travel Group to include everything in one price, so the only extras would be of a personal nature and entirely of your choosing – you can rest assured that Medical Trip Cancellation Insurance is also included with the option to up-grade to “Cancel for Any Reason” Insurance. For more information on this exciting event, please contact the Tour Organizers/Tour Escorts listed below or at https://www.abstravelgroup.com/imperial2021.html. We look forward to our trip immensely and hope to see you on-board!
Yours in the faith,Jim SmithImperial PotentateShriners International
Visit ABS Travel Group Inc. at https://www.abstravelgroup.com/imperial2021.html for all the details. To book a trip or if you have additional questions call 1-888-788-6777.
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MARKSVILLE, LOUISIANA
SUNDAY & MONDAY, APRIL 25th & 26th, 2021
GARLAND SHRINE CLUB WOULD LIKE TO INVITE YOU ON A:
Bus Trip: First stop, Paragon Casino and Resort. If you haven’t been to Paragon before or in a while it is great. The rooms are lovely. There is a movie theatre, shopping, alligator pond, six (6) dining areas, pool, hot tub, exercise room and much more.
The cost is $149.00, Per Couple (Cash or Check Only): Make checks payable to Lisa Rogers.
$10.00 Market Place Buffet Coupon or Restaurant Meal (Each Person) $25.00 Cash Perks (Per each person to gamble) Hotel Room Bus Trip & Tip for the Driver Water, Drinks & Snacks (Bring your own coffee) Games & Movies If you choose not to share a room the cost will still be $149.00 THE MONIES WILL NEED TO BE TURNED IN NO LATER THAN April 2nd! The bus will pick-up at:
7:00 a.m. @ Hella Shrine, 2121 Rowlett Road, Garland, TX 75043 (Gated Parking Lot)
Please come early, so we can leave on time.
We will arrive at the Casino about 1:00 p.m. on Sunday and leave casino on Monday about 1:00 p.m. This is “FIRST COME – FIRST SERVE BASIS” so get your money in early to reserve your
spot. We must book 25 people for this trip for the bus to roll. If you have any questions, please call Mike Hall (972-743-0884) or Lisa Rogers (903-447-9598). If no one answers, please leave a message with name and phone number and we will call you back.
Check it out: www.paragoncasinoresort.com
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Contact: Jimmie Lee McMahon 214-460-4087
TEXAS MASONIC FAMILY DAY October 9, 2021
10:00 —4:00
12th Annual Classic Car & Motorcycle Show https://yourtmrc.org/family-day/
Hosted by: TEXAS MASONIC RETIREMENT CENTER
1501 WEST DIVISION ARLINGTON, TEXAS 76012
MASONIC & GENERAL PUBLIC ENTRIES WELCOME
Car Show begins at 10:00 a.m. Judging at Noon The first 100 entries receive a Dash Plaque
Trophy Presentation at 3:00 1st, 2nd and 3rd place awards for each class in Cars and Motorcycles
NAME : ________________________________________________
ADDRESS: _____________________________________________
CITY: _____________________________ ZIP: ________________
EMAIL ADDRESS: _______________________________________
PHONE NUMBER: _______________________________________
ENTRY: ________CAR ________MOTORCYCLE
PLEASE CIRCLE ENTRY CLASS
CLASS: ORIGINAL MODIFIED STREET ROD RAT ROD PICKUP
LOW RIDER RAT BIKE IMPORT CLASSIC(25+YEARS) SPECIAL INTEREST
MAKE: ________________ MODEL _____________________
YEAR: ______________________ COLOR ___________________
PLEASE USE ONE SIGN UP FORM FOR EACH ENTRY AND CLASS
FEE OF $ 20.00 PER ENTRY AND CLASS.
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: TMRC—CAR SHOW
Sponsored by Dallas Scottish Rite
$20.00 entry fee benefits
Special Award Trophies Grand High Priest Favorite Choice
Grand Masters Favorite Choice
Activities Include Live Entertainment & Food Vendors
Children’s Activities & Arts and Crafts BBQ Cook-Off
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THINK MEMBERSHIP
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TOGETHER WE CAN grow our fraternity and philanthropy
A friend? A family member? A co-worker? Membership Growth If every current Shriner resolves to recruit or restore “Just One” noble to
Hella Temple, the brotherhood’s ranks will swell tremendously!
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Hella Potentate's Golf Tournament-� Saturday April 24, 2021
Woodbridge Golf Club 7400 Country Club. Dr. Wylie, TX.
Registration begins at 7:00 a.m. - Shotgun Start at 8:00 a.m. $100 per player- Cart, Range Balls & Lunch provided
4-man Scramble format - 2 Putt Maximum2 Mulligan Maximum - $5 each
Awards Program-1st and 2nd Place Teams Longest Drive Contest & Closest to the Pin Challenge
Lunch for Non-Player $15.00
Sponsor Opportunities: *Gold $1,000 - 4 players, 4 hole signs, advertising in HellaNewsletter & any additional advertising done, recognition atTournament & Hella meeting, banner at awards ceremony*Silver $700-4 players, 2 hole signs, advertising inHe Ila Newsletter, recognition at Tournament & Hella meeting*Bronze $400- 2 players, 2 hole sign & mention in Hella'sNewsletter & Meeting* Partner $100-1 hole sign & mention in Hella'sNewsletter & Meeting
Contact: Lance Goff 214-577-8462 [email protected]
Make checks payable to: Hella Shrine Center Memo: Golf Tournament Ck.$ ______ _ Ck.# ______ _
Credit Card Payments: Contact Debbie at Hella Shrine: (972) 240-6624 or supplyinformationcc$ _______ _CC# _______ _
Exp. _______ _ CCV#
**Deadline for Sponsorships is March 30, 2021 and Team Registration is April 6, 2021**
Proceeds from this event are for the benefit of Hella Shrine 2121 Rowlett Rd. Garland, TX 75043 and are not tax deductible as a charitable contribution.
Golf Team 2021 Registration Information
___________ Phone. _______ Email. _________ _
___________ Phone _______ Email, _________ _
___________ Phone _______ Email. _________ ....,.
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Hella Potentate's Golf Tournament� Saturday April 24, 2021
Woodbridge Golf Club 7400 Country Club. Dr. Wylie, TX.
Sponsor Opportunities: Circle level of Sponsorship desired
*Gold $1,000 - 4 players, 4 hole signs, advertising in Hella's Newsletter andany additional advertising done, recognition at Tournament & Hella meeting, banner at awards ceremony (sponsor to provide art work)
*Silver $700- 4 players, 2 hole signs, advertising in Hella Newsletter,recognition at Tournament & Hella meeting
*Bronze $400- 2 players, 2 hole signs & mention at Tournament and inHella's Newsletter & Meeting
* Partner $100- 1 hole sign & mention at Tournament and in Hella'sNewsletter & Meeting
**Deadline for Sponsorships is March 30, 2021 and Team Registration is April 6, 2021** Proceeds from this event are for the benefit of Hella Shrine: 2121 Rowlett Rd., Garland, TX 75043
and are not tax deductible as a charitable contribution.
Contact: Lance Goff 214-577-8462 [email protected]
Sponsor Name: _________________________ _
Sign Verbiage: __________________________ _
Make checks payable to: Hella Shrine Center Memo: Golf Tournament
____ Ck.# ____ _
Credit Card Payments: Contact Debbie at Hella Shrine: (972) 240-6624 or supply information
cc $ ____ cc# ______ _
Exp. ______ CCV# ___ _
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Are you committed to membership? The three “R”s of membership development are recruitment, retention, and
restoration. As Shriners, we all have accountability to our fraternity. It becomes our responsibility to educate others about Shriners International, create more
Shriners, recruit more Freemasons, and refer more patients to Shriners Hospital for Children. These concepts are critical to the future success of our organizations. Shriners International has developed a new approach to membership development
changing the membership paradigm with the introduction of a new referral program. With this new referral functionality, current nobles can now directly
refer names of friends, family members and acquaintances who they feel would make good Shriners.
We’re Counting on you!
REFER A GOOD MAN TODAY!
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Dear Noble Sirs, At the Imperial Session, we saw the unveiling of new Imperial Potentate Jeff Sowder’s “Just One” campaign to increase Shriner membership. A simple but powerful idea drives this initiative: If every current Shriner commits to recruiting or restoring “just one” noble to his temple, the ranks of our brotherhood will swell tremendously. In order to build enthusiasm for the Just One initiative and keep it going, we are instituting a multi-level program for recognizing and rewarding top-line signers in the creation/restoration process for their successful efforts bringing in new members or restoring suspended members. These are:• Level 1 – Upon creation or restoration of one member, the top-line signer will receive a postcard and Just One pin from Imperial Potentate Jeff Sowder.• Level 2 – Upon bringing in two members, the top-line signer will be listed in the Shriner Magazine.• Level 3 – With three new creations or restorations, the top-line signer will receive a certificate of appreciation and a letter of commendation from Imperial Sir Sowder.• Level 4 – After five creations or restorations, the top-line signer will receive a personal phone call from the Imperial Potentate.• Level 5 – Top-line signers responsible for 10 additional Shriner brothers will receive a special invitation to attend a Just One VIP reception with the Imperial Divan at the 2020 Imperial Session. Along with these points of recognition, your temple will probably also want to honor your brothers who embrace the challenge of helping grow local membership. As a record-keeping aid, “Just One” prospect cards were presented at Imperial Session, and will be made available to temples to share with their members. If your temple has members using the cards, you will either need to assign someone to collect them and enter the information into the WebFez MDS, or have the member enter the information himself. (https://webfez.shrinenet.org/nextstep). If you have any questions about the Just One program, please contact the Membership Office at Shriners Internation-al by email at [email protected] or call (813) 281-0300. Fraternally yours,Shriners International Membership TeamTampa, Florida
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2021 Potentate’s Ball
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Potentate’s Ball
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February 2021 Stated Meeting
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15th Annual
101Õs Jalape–o Cook-Off
Get out your favorite Jalape–o recipe and come join the 101Õs for a great time!
4 Categories: Stuffed, Sweets, Main/Side, Appetizers/Snacks
$5.00 Entry Fee
Open to all Shriners and Guests Date: June 12th Start Time 11:00 am
Judging @ 1:00 pm Place: HellaÕs Terrace Room
Outdoor Cooking Space Available
A light Lunch will be served at 1:00 pm
Beer/Margaritas provided Silent Auction, 50/50, Rafße, Door Prizes
Contact: Beau Markham @ 972-978-1069
Eddie Stutzman @ 469-713-9356
Jeff (JD) Davis @ 214-607-0902
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Go on line today to complete
the Membership Application.
www.hellashriners.org
Or Call:
972.240.6624
ALL SHRINERS ARE MASTER MASONSThe Shrine Fraternity
Is Based on Fun ,Fellowship andMasonic Principles
Together we can grow the Membership
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Strengthening Our Fraternity Trough the SHRINERSLEGACY Program
At the Hella April stated meeting we will be recognizing the Legacy Members of Hella Shriners
The qualifications for this program are easy.
The Legacy Program helps strengthen our fraternal bonds with those closest to us and allows members to honor the many men before us who laid the foundation of our great fraternity.
2018
All Nobles should have a Gold Dues Card
Does Your Dues Card Have a 2018 S�cker?
2021
It�is�that�time�of �the�year�again.�All�Nobles�
should�have�received�their�annual
notification�to�pay�your�2021�Dues!
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Insurance is underwritten by �e Travelers Indemnity Company or one of its property casualty affiliates, One Tower Square, Hartford, CT 06183. In FL: Homeownersinsurance is not currently o�ered for new business. In MA: Auto policies are underwritten by �e Premier Insurance Company of Massachusetts, One Research Drive,Westborough, MA 01581, a single-state subsidiary of �e Travelers Indemnity Company. Insurance o�ered through Premier is not guaranteed by �e Travelers Indem-nity Company or any other Travelers company. In TX: Auto insurance is o�ered by Travelers Texas MGA, Inc. and underwritten by Consumers County Mutual InsuranceCompany (CCM). CCM is not a Travelers company. Coverages, discounts, special program rates or savings, billing options, and other features are subject to availabilityand individual eligibility. Not all features available in all areas. © 2014 �e Travelers Indemnity Company. All rights reserved. Travelers and the Travelers Umbrella logoare registered trademarks of �e Travelers Indemnity Company in the U.S. and other countries.
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If your vehicle means a lot to you, you’ll be glad to know that with the Travelers AutoInsurance Program available to Shriner International Nobles, you can get thecoverage you need – at special program savings. On average, auto insurance customers who switched to this Travelers Program and reported a savings saved $538.* You can even choose to budget your premium payments through automatic payment plans.
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Our fallen brothers who have gone on to ride the black camel before us.
We will miss them!
May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make his face to shine upon you,
and be gracious unto you. May the Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace.
Baumgardner, James Daniel 02/15/2021
Denman, John Robert 11/17/2020
Schmidt, Steven Frazier 01/23/2021
Swafford, William Burton 01/25/2021
Urquhart, Henry Oliver 01/27/2021
Hella Shrine Membership Status
Membership as of 01/01/2021 1911 Current YTDCreations 0 0Affiliations 1 1Restored 4 7Associate Members 0 0 1919
Demits -2 -4Suspensions 0 0Deaths -5 -7AMD 0 0Resigned 0 0Expelled 0 0 -11Membership as of 2/24/2021 1908Net�Loss/Gain�for�2021� -3��������������������������������������������������������
Sparkman Hillcrest Memorial Park
Two Spaces in Masonic Section$3500 each plus fees
903.763.0673 W.W. Hughes
In Memorium
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All Shrine Activities Are Subject To Cancelation!
7:30 pmD.O.N. Session
8:00 amS.R.
1 Day Reunion
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Scottish Rite Stated Mtg.6:30 pm Dinner
7:00 pm Meeting@ Scottish Rite
6:30 pm Dinner
7:00 pm Finance Meeting
8:00 pm DivanMtng
Hella Stated
6:30 pm - Dinner7:30 pm - Std Mtg
D.O.N.Queen
Installation
6:30 pmHospital &Fundraising Committees
6:30 pmMembership
Mtng
10:00 amEaster Egg Hunt
D.O.N.Garage Sale
7 am Reg8:00 am Open
Grand Master’sConference
Spring PartyPicnic
Potentate’s Golf Tournament
Woodbridge GC
GoodFriday
7:30 pmD.O.N. Session
6:30 pm
Dinner7:00 pm Finance
Meeting8:00 pm DivanMtng
Hella Stated
6:30 pm - Dinner7:30 pm - Std Mtg
Scottish Rite Stated Mtg.6:30 pm Dinner
7:00 pm Meeting@ Scottish Rite
6:30 pmHospital &Fundraising Committees
6:30 pmMembership
Meeting
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Clown Mid-Winter - Wichita Falls
Paragon Trip
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Holiday Parties t School Banquets t Proms t HomecomingsCall Hella Shrine Catering office to schedule your Appointment today!
Discounts Available!