Shriners Monthly
Ben Ali Shrine
Volume 93, Issue 8, November,2015
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Shriners Monthly
Ben Ali Shrine
Shriners Monthly (USPS#374-150) is published
monthly except July and Sept. by Ben Ali Shrine,
A.A.O.N.M.S., P. O. Box 214477, Sacramento CA 958214477. Subscription paid yearly thru membership dues.
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Editor, Ben Ali Shrine,P.O. Box 214477, Sacramento,
CA 95821-4477 Attn. Tamye.
Ben Ali Shrine
Elective Divan
Sid Leutholtz — Potentate
Tom Nickens— Chief Rabban
David Kubel — Assistant Rabban
David Barnekoff— High Priest & Prophet
Chris Chediak— Oriental Guide
Treasurer-Ron Eggleston
Recorder-Lew Wentworth
Robert L. Barta — Recorder Emeritus
Appointive Divan
1st Ceremonial Master-Jairo Gomez
2nd Ceremonial Master --Bill Wells
Director General --Stan Solid
Chaplain -- Vince Lake
Master of Ceremonies -- Ralph Sahagun
Public Relations -- James Watt
Photographer -- Eldon Vipond
Potentate’s Aides
Mario Balbiani., Pote’s Executive Aide
Amadeo Romero- Chief Aide
Aides -Wayne Griess
Aides-John Henman
Aides-BobMonroe
Aides-Jeff Potts
Aides-JohnTimblin
Aides-Bill Wells
Aides-Kirk West
Ladies Personal Aide -Carol Balbiani
LadiesAide-BillieRoggenbusch
LadiesLiaison-DebbieClark
Volume 93 Issue 8, November 2015
Units & Clubs ........................................... 6-7
Folsom & Woodland Parade..................... 5
Shrine Hospital News ................................. 8
Homecoming ......................................... 13-14
Sandhill Crane Tour ................................... 8
2016 Panama Cruise .................................... 7
Donations .....................................................11
Bazaar Updates ...................................... 9-10
Gingerbread House ...................................15
Calendar .......................................................16
Christmas Wreaths ....................................16
Youth Bowl ..................................................18
Back to School .............................................17
Hops, Scotch & Cigars event ............. cover
Ben Ali Shrine
P. O. Box 21-4477
Sacramento, CA 95821-4477
Phone: (916) 920-4107
Fax: (916) 920-0690
www.benalishrine.org
e-mail:
Office: office@benalishrine.org
Magazine: office@benalishrine.org
OFFICE HOURS
M-TH 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
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POTENTATE’S
MESSAGE
SID LEUTHOLTZ, POTENTATE 2015
November and the Holidays have begun. Hopefully,
by the time this issue is out it feels like Fall with maybe a
sprinkle or two!
For those of you who didn’t hear, we lost Past Potentate Robert “Bob” Parker to the Black Camel in September. He was a great guy, always with kind words making you feel special, always encouraging you, every time
I saw him he was full of encouragement. He sure gave
me a boost! Soft and safe to thee, my brother, be thy resting place! Until then, dear brother, until then, farewell.
Our Circus was great this year! On Friday night, Margaret and I took our close friends and their three
grandkids and boy was that a hit with them! On Saturday we took our little “Erick”, even he enjoyed himself. I
was sorry I didn’t see any Fezzes besides Erick and mine.
The Divan went on opening night and they sure enjoyed
themselves (unsupervised, I might add).
The Constitution Day parade was fun this year except
for the smoke from the fires. The Clowns hosted a BBQ
with the help of the new Ben Ali Club from Nevada City
called the Tommy Knockers at the home of Allen Schafer.
Good food- and good fun.
Your Pote took the “Ben Ali chemistry class” on a field
trip in September to confirm grapes taste good smashed
as-well-as fresh off the vine. The general consensus was
they are really good out of the bottle! Just saying we may
have to do more field trips in the future, huh class?
Our Homecoming Ceremonial is right around the corner - November 6 and 7, yes, just two days - ALL at the
Ben Ali Activities Building. Friday night will be a welcome party from 6 pm - 10 pm ($10 ea) and Saturday will
be a busy day. We will start at 8 am with a Continental
Breakfast, 9 am the First Section, Lunch ($5 ea) and then
the Second Section. The ladies are invited to a Continental Breakfast at 8 am in the Ben Ali Board Room, followed by a Ladies Orientation at 9 am. Then the ladies
will be off for fun at Red Hawk Casino. The Red Hawk
bus will pick up the ladies at 9:30 am (free - reservation
required). Then the evening will begin at 5:30 pm with
No-Host cocktails, followed by a dinner by Vallejo’s
Mexican Restaurant ($35 ea). Following dinner will be
the Arch Ceremony, Shrine Child speaker, Shrine Song
& any presentations (like in the past on Sunday morning). There will not be a breakfast on Sunday. Do you
remember the anticipation in becoming a Noble of the
Mystic Shrine? The fun and excitement of being a part of
the greatest fraternity in the world. I look forward to
seeing you all out to witness the members of the last
class of 2015 become Shriners. Help me support our hard
working Teams, Ritualistic Team confirming the First
Section and our Wrecking Crew putting on the Second
Section. These Nobles practice all year improving their
productions and skits. MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS AT
THE OFFICE!
November Stated Meeting is honoring our Veterans and
Emeritus. Clancy Ward and Bill Boxell have put together
a great program come out and enjoy it.
Check out our Ben Ali WEB page- online Calendar and
flyers for upcoming events. Invite a Mason and his lady
to some of our upcoming events.
November 14 - Hops, Scotch & Cigars fundraiser - this
is something new and a possibility to show case Shrine
in a different light, and bring in outside people. If you
like Micro Brews, this event will tickle your palate. Come
meet the Nobles from Ben Ali that are planning to start a
Brew Club. Just think, we’ll soon have our own
Brewmeisters. There will also be vendors with a variety
of spirits, along with local wines and food samples. So if
you haven’t got your friends and Brothers together and
ordered your tickets ask a Divan member or call the office
and reserve your’s now.
YOUTH SHRINE BOWL - NOVEMBER 21 - Come out
and show your support to your local youth football players. This is our one opportunity of the year to show the
Sacramento area SHRINEDOM ON PARADE. We will
parade during half time. Hopefully you have built your
own foot-powered parade vehicle! Remember this is a
major source of income for our temple. Please come out
and show your support! Wear your Fez!
November 29 - Sandhill Crane tour & dinner in
Woodbridge. At dusk these magnificence birds just cover
the sky, it’s fantastic. No Hunting at this event! Just bring
your cameras and binoculars. For $50 you leave the Shrine
Center at 2:00 pm. by bus, have a breathtaking experience
then dinner at Woodbridge Lodge returning to Sacramento
at approximately 8:00 pm.
Carol Balbiani has been working very hard to put together the 2015 Bazaar. Many new ideas are coming forth
to enhance our already successful Bazaar. Bring your
friends, family, grandkids, and neighbors for a fun day.
December 5th at Sacramento Scottish Rite, 6151 H Street,
Sacramento. Doors open at 9 am and will close at 2 pm.
See Carol Balbiani’s article in this newsletter for additional information.
Election Night will be held on Tuesday, December 8th.
This will be a tiled meeting. Doors open at 5 pm, meeting
begins at 5:30 pm. Ladies are invited to the Hart House,
hosted by Lady Margaret, until the men have completed
their tiled meeting & elected the 2016 Divan.
There is a lot more fun to be had in 2015. Come and
enjoy the fellowship of Together Making a Difference!
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LIFE’S SHORT….EAT DESSERT FIRST
Ann Ward
Well, it’s November and Debbie Clark, Sally Parell and
Myself wish everyone a most Happy Thanksgiving. This is the
timetogivethanksandbegratefulforwhatwehave. Havingsaid
that…just trynot to over eatand save room forpumpkin pie.
We went to Paragary’s this time to see for ourselves what a
milliondollarrenovationlookedlike. Ourreservationwasforthe
patio,whichwasbeautifullydonewithlights, waterfalls, flowers,
a cornerfireplaceandlotsofrelaxingatmosphere. Theinsidewas
done to remind you of Napa, wines and good times.
NOVEMBER STATED MEETING
NOVEMBER 10, 2015
MENU: TURKEY WITH ALL THE TRIMMINGS
COST: $15.00 PER PERSON
DOORS OPEN-5:00 PM DINNER-6:30 PM
HONORING OUR VETERANS
CALL 916-920-4107 FOR RESERVATIONS
RESERVATIONS NEEDED BY NOVEMBER 6
CALL 916-920-4107 FOR RESERVATIONS
MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS EARLY!
Afterperusingthemenu,wedecidedtosplitanorderofDungenessCrabBeignets.Theycamewithsweetcorn,mascarponechives
andpiquillopepperaioli. Weenjoyedeverybiteofthesedelicious
concoctions;theywere a tasty treatforourtaste buds.Next onthe
list to try was Sgroppino (no I didn’t misspell the word) which
was citrus-infused vodka with house made seasonal sorbet and
Scharffenberger sparkling wine. Debbie and Sally were driving,
so I had the lions share. They didn’t like it as much as I did. We
were told it’s supposed to cleanse the palate. Debbie made an
excellent choice in the Wild Alaskan Halibut, which was served
withcherrytomatoconfit,summersquash,eggplant,manilaclams
and basil pistou. It was melt in your mouth good. Sally ordered
theSakuraPorkTenderloinwithcranberrybeans,bacon,Romano
beans,delta corn,cherrytomatoesandpickledpeaches. Themeat
was tender andthe dinner was very,very good. Idecided on the
Maine Diver Scallops, accompanied by Brentwood corn, vanilla
sauce, summersquash, golden balsamic vinaigretteand popped
sorghum. Thescallopsweren’tunderoroverdone,but“donejust
right” and very delicious. (I think scallops are tricky little sea
critters to cook.) For dessert we had Valrhona Chocolate Cake
which wascarmelia chocolate cake, strawberryChantilly cream,
strawberries, dulcey caramel, chocolate tuiles and strawberry
sorbet.Thecakewasnotonlyabsolutelyyummy,thepresentation
was beautiful.
Paragary’s is located at 1401 28th St. Sacramento. There is valet
parking so you don’t have to drive around and around to park.
ThetelephoneNo.is(916) 457-5737. Ifyougo,wehopeyouenjoy
it as much as we did. Until next time, take care, God bless and
rememberLIFE’SSHORT…EATDESSERTFIRST!!
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COMMAND PARADE DIRECTIVE
FOLSOM VETERANS DAY PARADE
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2015
TO: Divan, Parade Unit/Club Leaders and
Directors Staff.
DRESS:Divan-Uniform #2 with Fez
Units -Parade Uniforms
Directors Team – Shirts with Jackets and Fez
FORMATION AREA: Home Goods/Target
Parking Lot, 420 Blue Ravine Road at Bidwell,
Folsom
PARADE ASSEMBLY:8:00 AM
PARADE START:9:00 AM
PARADE ROUTE: Left on Montrosse Drive, right
on E Bidwell Street, right on Columa Street, right
on Natoma Street (review stand on left after Stafford
Street). End at Folsom Community Center.
PARADE ORDER:
FIRST SECTION
1. MOTOR ESCORT
2. PATROL
3. POTENTATE
4. DIVAN
5. LEGION OF HONOR
6. CLASSIC AUTO
7. PAST MASTERS
8. ORIENTAL BAND
SECOND SECTION
9. CLOWNS
10. KEYSTONE COPS
11. YOLO CALLIOPE
12. TOKAY SHRINE
13. LIONS HEAD
14. WRECKING CREW
15.MOTORCYCLE CLUB
16. CIBARA MOTOR
COMMAND PARADE DIRECTIVE
WOODLAND HOLIDAY PARADE
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2015
TO: Divan, Parade Unit/Club Leaders and
Directors Staff.
DRESS: Divan-Uniform #2 with Shrine Jacket
and Fez
Units -Parade Uniforms
Directors Team – Shirts, Jackets with Fez
THEME: “Parade of Trees”
FORMATION AREA: West Main St between
California and Cottonwood. There will be 4
divisions lining up. We should be in Div. #2
which will be in the 2nd lane from the north side
of the road.
PARADE ROUTE: West to East on Main St.
PARADE ASSEMBLY:9:00 AM
PARADE START: 10:00 AM
PARADE ORDER:
FIRST SECTION
1. MOTOR ESCORT
2. PATROL
3. POTENTATE
4. DIVAN
5. LEGION OF HONOR
6. CLASSIC AUTO
7. PAST MASTERS
8. ORIENTAL BAND
SECOND SECTION
9. CLOWNS
10. KEYSTONE COPS
11. YOLO CALLIOPE
12. TOKAY SHRINE
13. LIONS HEAD
14 WRECKINGCREW
15.MOTORCYCLE
16. CIBARA MOTOR
DIRECTORS STAFF ASSIGNMENTS:
1st SECTION: Stan Solid / David Barnekoff
2nd SECTION: Bill Zurcher
DIRECTORS STAFF ASSIGNMENTS:
1ST SECTION: Ken Wright
2ND SECTION: Richard Smith
BREAKFAST
Stan Solid, Director General
BEN ALI SHRINE
(916) 580-4583 srsolid@aol.com
BREAKFAST
The Folsom International Order of Rainbow Girls will be
having a Breakfast (pancakes, eggs, sauage, orange juice,
coffee) before the parade at Natoma Lodge #64 located at
1000 Duchow Way, Folsom, CA 95630. Cost is only $5.00.
Breakfast starts at 7:00 AM
Stan Solid, Director General
BEN ALI SHRINE
(916) 580-4583 srsolid@aol.com
STOLEN BAND ITEMS
The Ben Ali Million Dollar Band needs your help in locating some items removed from the music room at the Ben
Ali Activity Center.
Missing are a ride cymbal. It is about 22 inches across
and is polished brass. It is used with our big band drum
set. Also missing is a brown suit case marked Ben Ali Band.
It was filled with music the band uses when it plays outdoors. Much of the music is irreplaceable as it is now out
of print.
Both are very treasured by the Band. We ask that should
you see these, please let the Ben Ali office know so we can
retrieve them and put them back in the music room.
Thanks. Tip Kindel, Band President
OASIS-OASIS-OASIS
THE YOLO SHRINE CLUB WILL HOST AN OASIS
AFTER THE PARADE!
Location: Woodland Masonic Center 228 Palm Avenue
Woodland, CA
Menu: Homemade Tamales, Rice, Beans, Salad, Salsa,
Corn Chips,Soda, Beer, Coffee and Dessert.
PLEASE RSVP BY DECEMBER 4 TO:
Gerry Scott at (530) 662-8543 or boodah80@gmail.com
THANK YOU YOLO SHRINE CLUB!!!
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CIBARA - On the Road Again!
Eldon Vipond, Captain
Cibara will be in attendance at the November Ceremonial and looking for new members to join the parade fun.
Don’t forget to talk to your lodge members about becoming a Shriner.
We are also participating at the Shrine Bowl this month
and we are working on a little surprise for the Potentate.
Hope to see you all there.
As always, we will be at the Veterans Day Parade in
Folsom on November 11th. We are expecting a great turnout as always as we proudly honor those who have
served and are serving our great nation in our armed
forces. Cibara is honored to have a number of veterans in
our ranks and our thanks go to them and their families
for the sacrifices they have made.
We are always looking for new members who want to
have fun and join the Cibara Team! Our meetings are the
first Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm at the Shriner’s
Children’s Hospital. Ca ll Eldon f or details a t
916.759.3382. Don’t forget to check us out on Facebook –
Ben Ali Shrine Cibara Motor Corp.
“America was not built on fear. America was built on courage, on imagination and an unbeatable determination to do the
job at hand.” Harry S. Truman
DOGTOWN HILLBILLY CLAN #114
Ron Eggleston, Rabban o’ th’ Clan
Did ya’ll hear them gobblerz in th’ hillz ‘n hollerz o’
Ben Ali? They’ve been mitee scarce ‘round Stinky Holler,
but it iz time t’ find that tastee bird so az Ma ken roast it
up fer Thanksgivin’. ‘N it’d b’ real speshul if’n ya Pas
woud hep with sum o’ th’ fixin’ o’ th’ vittlez fer th’ feast.
But, beefore we ‘njoy Thanksgivin’ dinner with friendz
‘n familee, pleeze plan t’ join th’ memburrz o’ Central
Valee Shrine Club here at Stinky Holler Ranch fer th’
annual Nut Pickin’ Partee – that’z pickin’ th’ meatz out
o’ th’ nutz, not pickin ‘em off th’ grouynd in th’ orchard!
It’ll b’ Sundee, Novemburr 22, 9:00 am ‘til ??? (when
we’unz ‘r dun) We’ll meet at 9:00 am in th’ barn t’ pick
them nut meatz t’ sell at th’ Ladeez Bazaar in Sacramento.
There’ll b’ coffee ‘n posiblee sum o’ th’ productshun frum
th’ “still” t’ warm th’ bode, but dress fer th’ weather,
pleeze. ‘Round ‘bout hi-noon, ‘r when we git ‘nuff nut’z
readee, we’unz ‘ll haf potluck lunch…main dish provided
by Cuz’n Guy Harris whoz also th’ prez fer CVSC. Sidez/
saladz frum A-M ‘n dessertz frum N-Z. DeMolay ‘n Rainbow Girlz usually join t’ help with th’ pickin’, too.
If’n ya’ll misst t’ recent Roundeevou at Stink y Holler
Ranch, it wuz mitee fun! ‘R Pas did a Grand ‘n Glorious
Hillbilly Degree fer Noblez Dannie Stiltner, Ron Sickler
‘n Illustrious Sir John Bermudez o’ Hillbilly Clan # 97 o’
Asyia Temple, ‘n ‘r own Noble Mike O’Mera ‘n th’ Mas
version fer Ladeez Sue O’Mera ‘n Coleen Lobaugh. T’
make room fer th’ vittlez at th’ BBQ, we’unz played gamez
o’ Hillbilly Crowkay, Bocce Ball ‘n Lizard Racez in th’
shade o’ t’ walnut orchard. There wuz elk ‘n moose fer
them brave enuff t’ eat wild game ‘n tamer food fer them
weaker soulz. Thankz t’ all who hepped t’ make th’ dae
a success!
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Iz anee one interested in a holidae partee? If’n ya ‘r
pleeze kall me ‘n we’unz ‘ll make sum planz. We’ll keep
them grapez growin’ ‘n th’ still flowin’ ‘til ‘r next
Roundeevou!
KEYSTONE COP PATROL
John Timblin, Secretary
I must have had a crystal ball when I wrote the October
Shrine Magazine article. Ya have to write in the “future
tense” sometimes and talk about something that hasn’t
happened yet. Well that is what I did when I talked about
our annual Fort Bragg trip and lo and behold, pretty much
everything thing that I said was going to happen did
happen…..with a couple of exceptions. One was we attended a “cold sands” and helped welcome the Fort Bragg
Shrine Club President Bob Cauckwells son into the shrine.
Even though it was the AAHMES Shrine that he joined,
after seeing the fun that we have he expressed an interest
to join the Keystone Cops. We also got in a bit of trouble
this year when the Paddy Wagon “back fired” (it was
actually the floor mounted shotgun). It just happened at
the wrong place and at the wrong time. I heard tell the
Paddy Wagon was out and about town and was passing
between some buildings and unbeknownst to our guys
there happened to be a “Kiddy Tricycle Race” in progress
being monitored by the local police. I also heard tell that
one officer claimed he was nearly blown off his bicycle by
the “backfire” prompting him to engage in a hot pursuit
chase and pull the Paddy Wagon over at which time proceeded to read them the riot act. But hey…he didn’t really
need to pull his gun to make his point. Anyway, point
well taken. By the way, I heard our guys personally talked
to the Chief of the Fort Bragg Police after the incident and
he wasn’t at all upset with our antics. We love going to
Fort Bragg and we don’t want to offend any of the locals.
We will be more careful in the future…or don’t get caught,
one or the other. I also want to report on Past Captain Ed
Rose and his hardy crew of fishermen. Ed led an expedition of Keystone Cops and Sportsman Club members out
of the safe haven of the Fort Bragg harbor and into the
treacherous depths of the Pacific Ocean. Although some
“fed the fish” they actually did quite well. They did so
well that they put some of their catch on the grill at the
Fort Bragg Shrine Clubs Picnic later that day and was
able to give everyone a delicious taste of their success.
Thank you Ed and crew.
Cops arresting Smokey the Bear and Belle at Fort Bragg
The cops arresting Smoky the Bear in Fort Bragg
Join us at our monthly meeting to learn a little more
about our Unit. We meet the last Tuesday of the month.
We meet at the Hart House with dinner around 6 pm.
followed with a meeting at 7 pm. Contact me for details at
(916) 300-0699 or keystonecopster@gmail.com . Hope you
can make it.
LEGION OF HONOR
Tal Norwood, Commander
We were honored to support our Potentate, the Illustrious Sid Leutholtz at the Red Bluff parade on April 18, the
Elk Grove parade on May 2 and the Sutter Creek parade
on June 8 with our LOH trailer. Illustrior Sid helped us
pass our flags to the kids watching the parades. Each
community turned out in force and seemed to appreciate
our participation. We plan to be at all of the command
parades and would be very pleased to have any Shriner
and his lady ride on our trailer. We are also looking for a
driver at future parades. Please contact me (Commander
Tal at 916-488-8513 if you are interested.
The Legion held its annual picnic at the Hart House on
July 11 and in addition to the outstanding food, we had a
“Rip Roaring” Bingo game with some great prizes going
to the winners.
The Legion of Honor meets every fourth Tuesday (except for July, August & December) at the Temple. Potluck
dinner starts at 6:00 pm and the regular meeting begins
at 7:00. Our meetings have always been known for the
delicious food provided by our ladies. “Rotten” Ralph
Sahagun has begun to show his talent as a chef and his
salad with his secret dressing has been the hit of the
evening. Ralph’s “Meatball Surprise” has received many
“way to go Ralph” comments at recent meetings. You
never know what special food you will taste at our Legion potlucks.
We still have tickets for the opportunity drawing for
one of three prizes, a pistol, a shutgun or a rifle. Our
super salesmen Dusty Deryck and Jim Watt have already
sold over 50 tickets each. The money collected is used for
the purchase of flags handed out at parades. Contact any
Legion of Honor member for tickets.
We alwys have openings for any member and would be
pleased to have any Shriner who has an honorable discharge from military service join our ranks. Steve Nelson
was initiated at our April meeting and his lovely wife
Donna joined our ranks also. Please contact Adjutant Phil
Thulander at 530-626-8160 for further information.
The very talented Bob Jackson has put together a website
for the Legion. Check it out and see the many interesting
things he included.
lunch at the USCG Culinary school in Petaluma, tour
and lunch at the Merchant Marine Academy in Vallejo,
best seats on the committee boat for Opening Day on SF
Bay. We also toured and had lunch at all USCG stations
in the Bay Area, a private tour of the Dutra Museum in
Rio Vista showing the history of the dredging operations
of the SF Bay and Delta, and of course toured and had
lunch at the S hriner’s Hospita l f or Children in
Sacramento. And the list goes on!
The TSYC activities are considered extensions of the
activities of the three Shrine yacht clubs in the area. Any
member or friends of members of those clubs are free to
join us. We don’t turn anyone away! All Nobles of the
three local temples are encouraged to join their respective yacht clubs. You don’t need to have a boat, just an
interest in the sea faring culture. Even though the TSYC
does not officially exists (no bylaws, officers, roster, dues
or protocol), the International Association of Shrine
Yacht Clubs (IASYC) recognizes TSYC as bringing the
three local Shrine yacht clubs together and forming a
group of Shriner’s sharing a common interest in boating.
TSYC is promoting the Aahmes- Ben Ali Temple trip to
the Rose Parade this year. We have members from all
three Shrine yacht clubs attending along with the rear
commodore of the International Association of Shrine
Yacht Clubs (IASYC) from New Hampshire. As stated
before, we’re not a club and have no membership roster,
but we do have an email list that is used to announce our
coming events. If you would like to be on this list just
email Doug Hipsley @ djhpacifico@gmail.com.
YACHT CLUB
Jim Culver
One of the best kept secrets in the yachting community
and the Shrine in the greater Bay Area is the Tri-Shrine
Yacht Club (TSYC). In fact it is not even a club. It has no
members, no officers, no dues, or no protocol. But, It is
one of the most active group of Shriner’s in Northern
California.
The participants of the TSYC are the members of the
Aahmes, Ben-Ali, and San Francisco Shrine (Asyia) Yacht
Clubs. They meet on the last Wednesday of the month at
a local yacht club, or tour a local marine facility. Past
events include the beer can races on a racing yacht at the
Santa Cruz Yacht Club, a day aboard the Army Corp of
Engineers Command and Control Vessel, tour and lunch
aboard a USCG Cutter berthed in Alameda, tour and
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Hospital Launches New Web Site
For up-to-date news and information regarding programs
and activities taking place at your Northern California
Shriners Hospital, please visit the hospital’s new web site
and join the online conversation:
Web:shrinerschildrens.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ShrinersNorCA
Twitter: #shrinersnorca
Pediatric Surgery Program Provides Access for More Kids
The Shriners and Shriners Hospitals for Children once
again have reached out to help more children who can benefit
from expert medical care. Last fall, the Northern California
hospital expanded its programs to include pediatric surgery.
Now, children with Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis,
morbid obesity, esophageal strictures, gall bladder disease,
fecal incontinence, idiopathic constipation, inflammatory
bowel disease, ano-rectal malformations and complex chest
wall abnormalities – including sunken chest and raised chest
– can benefit from the complex, compassionate care that is
the hallmark of Shriners Hospitals. Shinjiro Hirose, M.D., is
Director of Pediatric Surgery at the hospital. For more
information go online to www.shrinerschildrens.org
Multi-Center Trial Study Published in National Journal
Shriners Hospitals for Children – Northern California
(SHCNC) was the lead site in a multi-center study that may
advance the treatment of upper-extremity cerebral palsy that
afflicts millions of children worldwide. Michelle James,
M.D., Chief of Orthopaedics at the Northern California
hospital was the senior author and a principal investigator
for the study, which involved seven Shriners Hospitals
across the country. The study was published in the April
edition of The Journal of Bone and Join Surgery. The study is
like to change medical practice regarding the use of
botulinum toxin (one brand of which is called “botox”) in
upper extremity cerebral palsy cases. Its conclusions portent
greater emphasis on tendon transfer surgery in successfully
mitigating upper-extremity muscle imbalances that cause
elbow flexion, forearm pronation, writs flexion, and clasped
thumb in children with cerebral palsy.
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Ben Ali Shrine 2015 Holiday Craft Bazaar
December 5, 2015 9am-2pm
For the Transportation Fund – Shriners Children’s Hospital-Northern California
Scottish Rite Masonic Center – 6151 H Street, Sacramento
It’s November and the Bazaar is almost here! I’m getting excited and I hope you are too!
Keep working on those projects and help your club/unit. Please volunteer to help at their table. One person cannot do
it alone during the whole Bazaar. It takes team work to make any event successful.
Speaking of a team, we are a team running the Bazaar. Here are some of the team members chairing the different
functions at the Bazaar. They give a lot of their time and efforts.
The Wrecking Crew is here every Bazaar morning to help us unload and bring in our boxes and baskets. We certainly
appreciate all that muscle.
Bill and Debi Wells are going to be setting up the Santa stage. This is an involved job. I saw Lynn getting down on her
knees last year while helping set up. Nope, not me! So many thanks to Bill and Debi for doing this. Oops! I think I forgot
to tell them about the knees part.
Paul McDaniel will again be the very ‘Santa-looking’ Santa Claus. He loves being Santa and we love him.
John Timblin, Keystone Cop, will again be taking pictures of the kids with Santa. Charge is $5 a picture. He also
provides all those box flats for our customers to use.
Kathy Campbell and her crew will be running the Opportunity Tables. Come buy some tickets and take a chance.
Better yet, donate an item to the table. You can bring it to the Scottish Rite Center Friday after 7:00pm or Saturday morning
before 8:00am. She needs time to set everything up before we open the doors. You can take items to Kathy’s house Nov 27Dec 3. Call her at 916-6782-7089. There will be 3 sections for the tables. Drawings will commence at 11:00, 12:00 noon, and
1:00 pm. If people have not picked up their item and they have a name and phone number on their ticket we will call them.
If there is no name or phone number a ticket will be redrawn for that item at the next drawing. For the 1:00 drawing we will
redraw tickets at 1:30. All items are to be picked up by 4:00pm. This will be displayed on a sign at the tables.
Billie Jean Roggenbusch always does double duty. She will be chairing the ornament table and selling tickets –
would it be a Shrine event if Billie Jean wasn’t selling tickets? We always need ornaments at the table. Make some unique
ones. You can bring them to the Shrine Center or bring them early the morning of the Bazaar. Call Billie Jean at 916-3585253 to let her know so she can plan.
Sharon Wolinski is going to handle our new Silent Auction. This is for items that are valued at $50 or more. A team
will determine if the item will be displayed in this area. We will need to review the item prior to the Bazaar. If you live a
distance away we can review pictures of the item. You determine the minimum bid. It should start at the lowest price you
would accept if selling this item. This auction will not downgrade the bidding price. If the item does not go for the
minimum bid we will return the item to the donor. Do you have a vacation home or timeshare you can donate for a week
or weekend? Couple rounds of golf? Are you an electrician, plumber or have some other skills that you can donate for an
hour or two? If you have items or time to donate call Sharon at 209-262-8128.
Paula Kubo is heading up the Trees and Wreaths Silent Auction. You might not know Paula, she is new to our Shrine.
She was a nurse at our Shriner Hospital. Our First Lady, Margaret, is showing her the ropes on the trees and wreaths. If
you have questions give Paula a call at 530-756-1257. Be kind she may have to find out an answer and get back to you. This
is a big job with a lot to learn! Shh! We didn’t tell her that.
First Lady, Margaret Leutholtz, is leading the Gingerbread House Competition. She is working on getting some
Sacramento celebrities to be competition judges. It might give us additional publicity too! For all the details on the
competition rules, the prize categories and prize amounts, go to the Shrine website and click on the ‘Events and Merchandise
Flyers’ to download the information. You could be a first prize winner!
Liz Barnekoff has taken on Publicity with open arms. Liz is a go-getter and has lots of ideas. She is including the
Divan ladies on her team and the plan is for the Divan ladies to continue chairing Publicity. She is working on having a
consistent message and logo going out in all publications. Please contact Liz at Mzleezard1@aol.com and let her know if
you have been submitting any articles for any papers or publications. I am so thankful for Liz taking on this part of the
Bazaar, it is a big, involved project. Not everything will happen this year, but Liz is creating a good path to the future
advertising for our Bazaar.
Mary Schenck will be with the Shrine fundraiser selling tickets for the quilts and Red Skelton Picture. Buy some
tickets – it could be the winning number. Last Chance! We will do the drawing for the lucky winners at the Bazaar.
Eldon Vipond is our official Shrine photographer. Smile! Eldon will be taking pictures at the Bazaar.
Mary Monroe gets the kids craft items and sets up their table so moms can shop. Then Mary goes and works in
cashiering.
Mona Brooks is the chairperson for Cashiering. She is the lady that oversees all the money handling. A big job with
a lot of responsibility.
Elaine Rose, even though she chairs a specific unit table, I just have to mention her. Her beautiful baskets for the
Keystone Cops make a lot of money during the Bazaar. They are such an integral piece of the Bazaar. She and her team
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already started putting baskets together in September. I can only imagine what her house looks like all year! Ya’ think she
keeps stuff in a storage shed? If you have been to the Bazaar and seen ALL those baskets you just have to wonder how she
does it.
Then there are all the unnamed nobles and ladies, those in the background, that make all the items that are sold at the
Bazaar. Those ladies that also staff the tables during the Bazaar. All our participating clubs/units do a wonderful job.
They must or we wouldn’t make so much money for the Transportation Fund.
We have lost 47% of our participating clubs/units since 2007. That is a lot of participation. Some of them have merged
with other clubs. But mostly units have disbanded for lack of membership. Some are very small and are not able to
participate at the Bazaar but they help in other ways. Yet, the Bazaar continues to make thousands of dollars each year.
You must be doing something right. I think it’s your dedication and love of the kids.
That’s what this Bazaar is – a team effort with a common goal. I am so thankful for all the ladies who have stepped up
to continue on with their past duties and those that have accepted new ones.
I hope this gives you an idea of who does what at the Bazaar. Many of the ladies have been doing their part for the
Bazaar for many, many years. They need new ladies to step in and help them out. You can contact your club/unit chair if
you wish to help out. If you don’t belong to a club/unit please contact me to volunteer your help. Don’t forget we can start
setting up Friday after 7:00pm, come help.
Additional details on the different categories and the reservation form can be found in prior months Shrine News
articles. Please call me if you want additional information. This is a long message but there is so much going on. Even more
than I have talked about. If you are Chairperson for a Club/Unit and did not get a copy of the reservation form and letter,
call me. I hope to see you all at the Bazaar. Your 2015 Bazaar Chairperson Carol Balbiani 916-684-7780
crbalbiani@gmail.com
MENZALEH TEMPLE # 16 – DAUGHTERS OF THE NILE
Princess Becky Dunn
Menzaleh Temple had a wonderful Fall 2015! Our Fall
Festival and Fashion Show was a big success. This was
our annual fundraiser for the Daughters of the Nile Foundation benefitting the patients at the Shriner’s Hospitals for Children. We will have the final numbers by the
first of the year.
October’s big news is that we had a successful ceremonial. We brought in four new princesses and read
five proposals for membership. Our next ceremonial is
Monday, February 1 at the Crown Plaza Hotel. This is
the Supreme Queen’s annual visit to our temple. We meet
based on her travel itinerary. Being it is on the first Monday of the month, every Masonic building is fully
booked. Thank goodness for the grand meeting rooms
available at our local hotels.
Our Patrol Unit is holding a pasta fundraiser luncheon
on Saturday, November 7 at 11:30am. This is just prior
to our 1:00pm stated session where we will celebrate
Daughters of the Nile Founders Day! Our organization
is now 102 years old! Newsletter articles for the Dec/
Jan/Feb Menzaleh Messenger are due November 7. PQ
Jane Picotte will enlighten us a little more about our
history.
December 5 is our next stated session at 1:00pm. Bring
your lunch and join us for some social time prior to session. Our Christmas Holiday Dinner will follow the December session in the dining room on Becerra Way.
See you at session, Princess Becky Dunn 408-515-0822
LADIES ORIENTAL SHRINE OF NORTH AMERICA
Ila Neb Court # 51
Lady Georgia Parker, PHP, Publicity
Our Western Area Organized Unit Meet is over and we
have seen our visiting ladies off till the next one to be held
in Medford, OR in September of 2016. The Meet was very
successful and we enjoyed entertaining all of the ladies
who attended. All officers, pages and ceremonial participants will meet on Nov 3 rd at 6:30pm at San Juan Masonic
Center for a mandatory practice for our Stated Meeting,
Grand High Priestesses Official Visit and Ceremonial. Our
High Priestess, Lady Susan Eggleston, will serve pizza at
6:00pm prior to the practice. Our Stated Meeting, Official
Visit and Ceremonial will be held on November 16 th at
the Scottish Rite Center located at 6151 H Street, Sacramento, CA 95819. A wonderful dinner will be served at
6:00 pm prior to the 7:30pm meeting. Please make your
reservations with Lady Ann Ward, PHP at 916-851-1523.
We know our Lady Joy Moore, Grand High Priestess will
be very pleased to witness such a large class of candidates joining our wonderful order. Lady Joy will be treated
to dinner on November 15 th, by the Past High Priestess
Club. Also during her stay with us she will tour our wonderful Hospital and enjoy a luncheon at which our Sewing ladies will display all of the articles they lovingly make
and donate to the Hospital. Hospital sewing this month
will be on November 10 th from 9:00am – noon. Call Lady
Jane Butler, PHP at 916-961-6789 or Lady Janet Johnston,
PHP, at 916-383-5815 if you are able to lend them a hand.
They would be thrilled to have you! Bring a sack lunch
and join them at the San Juan Masonic Center on November 24 th. They will be sewing from 10:00am until 2:00pm.
Lady Barbara Godsill will be bringing a sweet treat for
dessert.
The members of Ila Neb Court 51 wish all of you and
yours a very Happy Thanksgiving, and send to all of our
wonderful men and women who are serving our Country
and keeping us safe, our gratitude for their service and
our prayers.
DONATIONS
MEMORIAL FUND
David H. Jones in honor of Ellis Katz,
BRICK DONATIONS
Tokay Shrine Club in HONOR of Charlie Lewis
Last month had it in memory
In Memoriam
LADIES PROJECT
Siskiyou Shrine Club,
POTES PROJECT
Siskiyou Shrine Club,
TRANSPORTATION FUND
Lions Head Unit in memory of Past Potentate Bob Parker
Dr. Charles Barnett
Nor-Cal Shrine Club in memory of Bill Jasper
Chico Shrine Club
Paradise Shrine Club
Mother Lode Shrine Club
GENERAL FUND
Tabares Entertainment Inc. DBA Circus Vargas
Brookfields Resteraunt
ES SELAMU ALEIKUM
THESE WE DO NOT FORGET
BUILDING FUND
Mother Lode Shrine Club
Lee Collier
Russell Harris
Robert Maxey
Lee Roberts
Glenn Scofield
SUNSHINE NEEDED
Larry Carlson
Bob Cunningham
Dick Dunn
Ken Holloway
Calvin Kesler
Gene Kreb
Edward Lake
Greg Rogers
Byron Scoggan
Ed Vandiver
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MAGAZINE SUPPORTERS
In addition to advertising, a new program was created in 2003, called Ben Ali Shriners Monthly Supporters This program was created to assist
the Shriners Monthly Magazine with the cost of returned mail, which is .86cents per item. If you move please let us know as returned mail gets
expensive. Donations are on an annual basis, year to year. Supporters will have their name printed for $10.00 per line.
COMPLETE THE FORM BELOW AND MAIL IT ALONG WITH YOUR DONATION TO:
BEN ALI SHRINE - P.O. BOX 21-4477 - SACRAMENTO, CA. 95821 ATTN. TAMYE
Barker, Hal
Barta, Bob
Bearse, Bill
Bearse, Winifred
Bell, William
Bennett, Frank
Benton, Kenwood
Blount, Pat
Briner, Kathy
Briner, Rich
Brown, Hollis
Brown, Rena
Brown, Mary Lou
Carlson, Betty
Carlson, Larry
Carroll, Keith
Curnow, Bill
Danik, William
Danik, Pat
Entrican, Darleen
Entrican, Diana
Entrican, Ed
Entrican, Richard
Hall, Bill
Hunter, Darrel
Keystone Cops
Kiddie, Gary
Kiddie, Rae
Kutcher, Barb
Largin, Jerrol
Largin, Vesta
Lauchland, Georgia
Leidig, Leigh
Leidig, Margo
Leutholtz, Margaret
Leutholtz, Sid
Lobe, Frank
Maxwell, Chilie
McCuistion, Margaret
Meigs, Don
Meigs, Judith
Morrow, George
Mumma, Ken
Norman, Edna
Norman, Hare Bear
Parker, Bob
Parker, Mollie
Phillips, Beverly
Romero, Amadeo
Romero, Mollie
Sanborn, Norma
Scammell, Ann
Schook, Gerry
Schuh, Rudy
Schultz, John
Scoggan, Barbara
Scoggan, Byron
Schefer, Allen
Shugart, Janet
Skelton, Jerry
Snell, Ima
Solid, Carol
Solid, Stan
Thompson, John
Thompson, Dottie
Thompson, JoAnn
Thompson, Ron
Tidwell, Ed
Tidwell, Sue
Van Ornum Staples, Audi
Walker, Jean
Ward, Geri
Ward, Morris
Ware, Dick
Ware, Mary Jane
Willey, Wayne
Bold type have paid for
2016
YES, I WANT TO BE A SHRINERS MONTHLY SUPPORTER
Cut out and mail to Ben Ali Shrine Center, P.O. Box 21-4477, Sacramento, CA. 95821
Enclosed please find my check of $ ____________
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BEN ALI SHRINE
HOMECOMING CEREMONIAL
IS A”Command Event”
November 6-7, 2015
Ben Ali Shrine Temple 3262 Marysville Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95815
TO: DIVAN, AMBASSADORS, PAST POTENTATES, UNIT AND CLUB OFFICERS, AIDES AND CEREMONIAL
SUPPORT COMMITTEES AND THE NOBILITY AT LARGE.
GENERAL INFORMATION
WEEKEND ACTIVITY VENUES: (all Activities held at Ben Ali Temple)
FRIDAY, Nov 6 – HOSPITALITY - Ben Ali Activity Center Main Hall
SATURDAY, Nov 7 – NEW CANDIDATE’S LADIES ORIENTATION in Ben Ali Conference Room
1ST SECTION OF CEREMONIAL In Activity Center Main Hall
2ND SECTION OF CEREMONIAL AND MENS LUNCH In Activity Center Main Hall
SATURDAY EVENING BANQUET AND HOSPITALITY In Activity Center Main Hall
DRESS: FRIDAY HOSPITALITY CASUAL WITH FEZ
SATURDAY CEREMONIAL DIVAN –UNIFORM#1 WITH FEZ
NOBILITY – CASUAL WITH FEZ NO JEANS OR SHORTS)
SATURDAY EVENING BANQUET DIVAN – UNIFORM#1 WITH FEZ
NOBILITY – JACKET & TIE WITH FEZ LADIES – COCKTAIL / DRESSY
TICKET INFORMATION:
SEE BEN ALI OCTOBER/NOVEMBER MAGAZINE AND ONLINE (BENALISHRINE.ORG) FOR THE HOMECOMING
CEREMONIAL INFORMATION
HOMECOMING CLUB, UNIT, COMMITTEE & INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT
DIVAN MEMBERS: PLEASE SEE CEREMONIAL AGENDA ATTACHED TO THIS DIRECTIVE.
1ST SECTION - RITUAL, STAGECRAFT, AUDIO AND ORIENTAL BAND:
PLEASE COORDINATE AMONGST YOURSELVES DETAILS PERTAINING TO THE PERFORMANCE OF THE 1st
SECTION OF THE CEREMONIAL AT THE BEN ALI SHRINE TEMPLE.
2ND SECTION - WRECKING CREW:
PLEASE PERFORM THE 2nd SECTION OF THE CEREMONIAL AT THE BEN ALI SHRINE TEMPLE.
ACTIVITIES
PLEASE COORDINATE WITH THE BEN ALI SHRINE OFFICE A CONTENTIAL BREAKFAST TO BE SERVED AT
8:00AM BEFORE THE CEREMONIAL BEGINS.
AUDIO:
PLEASE SET-UP SOUND SYSTEM FOR THE SATURDAY CEREMONIAL AND THE SATURDAY DINNER.
BEN ALI SHRINE OFFICE:
PLEASE COORDINATE WITH ACTIVITIES THE SERVING OF A CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST AT 8:00 AM PRIOR
TO THE 1ST SECTION.
CHAPLAIN:
PLEASE BE PREPARED TO GIVE THE INVOCATION AT THE BEGINNING OF THE CEREMONIAL AND SATURDAY
BANQUET.
PURVEYORS:
PLEASE PREPARE AND SERVE LUNCH DURING THE CEREMONIAL. COORDINATE SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
WITH THE SHRINE OFFICE.
MASTER OF CEREMONIES: PLEASE BE PREPARED TO PERFORM YOUR FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITES AT
THE SATURDAY CERMONIAL.
NOVICE CHAIRMAN:THE PROCESSING, INTERROGATIONAND PHYSICALEXAM OFTHECANDIDATESWILLTAKE
PLACEATTHESHRINETEMPLEAFTERTHECOMPLETIONOFTHE1ST SECTIONOFTHECEREMONIALANDTHE
CANDIDATESBRIEFLUNCH.
PATROL: PLEASE HAVE COLOR GUARD, IN UNIFORM, AVAILABLE TO PRESENT THE COLORS AT THE
SATURDAY CEREMONIAL AND SATURDAY BANQUET. PLEASE BE AT THE EVENT ½ HOUR PRIOR TO THE
SCHEDULED START.
POTENTATE’S PHOTOGRAPHER:
PLEASE ARRANGE TO TAKE PHOTOS OVER THE WEEKEND; OF PARTICULAR IMPORTANCE ARE GROUP
PHOTOS OF THE CLASS AND INDIVIDUAL PHOTOS OF THE NEW NOBLES AND THE POTENTATE.
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TRANSPORTATION CHAIR:
PLEASE BE PREPARED TO PRESENT INFORMATION ON HOSPITAL TRANSPORTATION AT THE SATURDAY
CEREMONIAL.
UNIT AND CLUB REPRESENTATIVES:
UNIT AND CLUB REPRESENTATIVES ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND THE 1ST SECTION OF THE CEREMONIAL
IN THEIR UNIFORMS AND GIVE A SHORT POSITIVE PRESENTATION ABOUT THEIR UNIT OR CLUB.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2015
6:00 PM TO 10:00 PM”WELCOMING PARTY” WILL BE HELD IN AT BEN ALI ACTIVITIES MAIN HALL
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7,2015
8:00 AM CEREMONIAL CONTENTIAL BREAKFAST (Ben Ali Activities Main Hall)
9:00 AM NEW CANDIDATES LADIES ORIENTATION (Ben Ali Conference Room)
9:00AM THE CEREMONIAL WILL BE HELD AT BEN ALI SHRINE TEMPLE (1ST SECTION) AND (2ND SECTION). SEE
CEREMONIAL AGENDA ATTACHED.
5:30 PM SOCIAL HOUR (At Ben Ali Activities Main Hall)
6:15 PM CHAPLAIN - WILL GIVE THE INVOCATION
MC - WILL CALL FOR THE COLORS AND LEAD THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE”. MC - WILL MAKE
INTRODUCTIONS.
POTENTATE - WILL WELCOME EVERYONE.
“GREAT ACTIVITIES DRAWING” GIVEAWAY
“DINNER” (with Slide Show)
7:30 PM PROGRAM Arch Ceremony - Shrine Child Speaker - Shrine Song - Presentaitions
“POTENTATE CLOSES EVENING “
BEN ALI SHRINE
“NOVEMBER CEREMONIAL AGENDA”
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 7, 2015
8:00 AM A Continental breakfast will be served at the Shrine Temple.
9:00 AM (MC) will call the seminar to order, welcome everyone, introduce the Divan and kick-off the Seminar.
(MC) will introduce the Chaplain for the invocation
(MC) will call for the colors to be presented and lead the “Pledge of Allegiance” to the flag of our great country.
(MC) will introduce the Potentate for introductory remarks
9:15 AM Chief Rabban calls the Candidate roll.
9:20 AM Assistant Rabban discusses Unit and Club participation. (Unit and Club Leaders make a positive two (2)
minute review of their unit or club)
10:20 AM Lew Wentworth will discuss the Shrine Hospital
10:40 AM Transportation Chair Don Hodson will present information on Hospital Transportation
10:50 AM Potentate will close the Seminar.
11:00 AM First Section of the Ceremonial – Ritual Committee in charge.
12:00 PM All candidates eat lunch and then report to Novice Chairman for processing, interrogation and a medical
exam. Everyone else enjoys their long lunch.
1:00 PM Second Section of the Ceremonial – Wrecking Crew in charge.
2015 LADIES HOLIDAY BAZAAR
SATURDAY DECEMBER 5
SACRAMENTO SCOTTISH RITE
6151 H STREET
9:00 – 2:00
PLAN TO ATTEND AND GET ALL YOUR CHRISTMAS GIFTS BOUGHT
COME ON OUT AND ENJOY THE FESTIVITIES
GINGERBREAD HOUSE COMPETITION
SILENT AUCTION
PICTURES WITH SANTA
ENJOY ALL THE GOODIES OFFERED
TREES AND WREATHS
HOLIDAY BASKETS
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2015 BEN ALI LADIES HOLIDAY CRAFT BAZAAR
GINGERBREAD HOUSE COMPETITION & SILENT AUCTION
This year the Ben Ali Shrine Ladies Holiday Craft Bazaar will feature a Gingerbread House
Competition and Silent Auction. The location and time for this event will be at the Sacramento
Scottish Rite Masonic Center, 6151 H St, Sacramento, from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Get your family and friends together and create your own beautiful creation! Homemade
gingerbread houses will be on display Saturday, December 5, 2015. Entries will be part of a
silent auction. The winning bid will take home your gingerbread house. All proceeds will
benefit the Ben Ali Shrine Transportation Fund to transport children to the Shriners Hospital
for Children Northern California (Sacramento). Federal Tax ID #36-21-93608 (501C-3).
Entries must be registered by Monday, November 30, 2015 and delivered to Sacramento Scottish Rite Masonic Center by Saturday, December 5th by 8:00 am. (Entries may be brought Friday, 12/4 from 7-8 pm or Saturday, 12/5 from 6:30-8:00 am) Entries will be judged at 8:30 a.m.
The contest is open to all entrants in three categories, prizes awarded to the first 2 places in
each category:
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Youth (12 & under) - Prizes: 1st place $25 and 2nd place $15
Youth & Adults (13 and over) - Prizes: 1st place $50 and 2nd place $25
Professional/Business/Bakeries -Prizes: 1st place $50 and 2nd place $25
To register, send or email including your name, address, daytime and evening phone, email
address and category to Margaret Leutholtz at mluzbltz@hotmail.com, or 1331 W. Oak Street,
Lodi, CA 95242.
Gingerbread House Rules
No entry fee
Name your entry
Entries must be made of edible materials.
Entries must be built on a 18" x 18" sturdy base or smaller. Please be sure base is durable and
can be moved. (Plywood, heavy covered cardboard)
Two prizes will be awarded in each category. A panel of community volunteers will judge
the winners. Winners will be announced on Saturday by 12 noon and the silent auction will
end at 1:30 p.m.
Helpful Hints:
Consider a unique theme for your gingerbread house.
Be creative! Browse in the grocery store or candy shop for sweet inspiration. Look for unusual colors and shapes of candy, and don’t rule out other foods such as cereals, mints, dried
fruits, and cookies.
Is baking from scratch too much trouble? Make the project less fussy by purchasing a readymade gingerbread house kit, easily found in craft, grocery and party stores. No, it isn’t cheating! Ready-made houses are simple, but you can put extra creativity into the decorating. If
you have questions or would like to volunteer to help, please contact Margaret Leutholtz 209327-5040. Good Luck and Have Fun!
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Welcome to the Gethsemane Lutheran Church. We are
a small, progressive faith community, within the
Lutheran tradition, dedicated to ministry for and with
older adults. The transition from the world of work and
career into the world of retirement is much more than
the “shutting down” of a vocation. These years are not
about ending as much as they are about beginnings:
new experiences, new challenges, and new opportunities. Together, through worship, music, education, fellowship, and service we explore this wonderland of
possibilities. Come join our family. We would love to
welcome you to Gethsemane Lutheran Church.
SERVICE TIME 10:00 am
Enjoy fellowship after the service in the
new Annigoni-Barta Hall
COME JOIN US
4706 Arden Way at Mission, Carmichael
916-483-5047 Office
website www.glccca.org
Large print programs - Power Point
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Gethsamane Lutheran Church has many functions to
interest you such as potlucks, spagetti feeds, a craft fair
and even monthly movie nights to name a few.
Come try us out we may be just what you are looking
for in a small church.
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YOUTH SHRINE BOWL 2015
NOVEMBER 21st
SACRAMENTO CITY COLLEGE
SYF 8 U All Star Game 10:00 am
SYF 10 U All Star Game 12:00 pm
SYF 12 U All Star Game 2:00 pm
Shriner and his Lady can use this ticket for FREE entrance while wearing their fez. All game
information is printed on this ticket.
James Watt P.M. is awarded this plaque in recognition of his toil in the quarries of free Masonry, service to
the Ben Ali Past Masters and Sacramento Scottish Rite
Degree Teams.
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Ray Lenau, James Watt and Mario Balbiani
POKER RUN PICTURES
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