LET S TAKE A MOMENT AND REFLECT ON FEBRUARY.

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1 The Shriek FEBRUARY 2016 GREETINGS NOBLES AND LADIES. JANUARY WAS EXTREMELY BUSY. THE SUPPORT YOU GAVE THE 2016 SYRIAN DIVAN, TRUSTEES, UNIT DIRECTORS AND CLUB PRESIDENTS AT THE 2016 INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS WAS LITERALLY OVERWHELMING. LET S TAKE A MOMENT AND REFLECT ON FEBRUARY. LET S REST UP AND ENJOY THE SUPERBOWL!!!!!!!!!! PLEASE STAY WARM AND HEALTHY!!!!!!!!!!! PLEASE TREAT YOUR LADIES TO THE VALENTINE S DINNER ON SUNDAY FEBRUARY 14, 2016, STARTING AT 4:00 PM. RESERVATIONS HAVE BEEN COMING IN SINCE EARLY JANUARY. LET S PACK THE SHRINE CENTER FOR THIS DINNER IN STYLE. PLEASE REMEMBER THE SHRINE 2016 CIRCUS ON FEBRUARY 26, 27, AND 28, IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO REACH IN OUR POCKETS ONE MORE TIME FOR THE MOM AND DADS EFFORT. LET S EXTEND THE SPIRIT OF GIVING FROM THE END OF THE YEAR HOLIDAYS JUST ONE MORE TIME AND GIVE SOME KIDS THE CHANCE TO SEE THE PREMIER JORDAN CIRCUS. ANY DONATION WILL BE APPRECIATED BY ALL. WE ARE OFF TO A GREAT START. WE ARE SEEING THE NEW MEMBERS BEGINNING TO GET INVOLVED. THANK YOU AGAIN FOR ALL YOUR KINDNESS AND SUPPORT. ART WEINGARTNER POTENTATE

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6 NOBLES DECEMBER BIRTHDAY 1 MILAN SNYDER 1 LEONARD MELTON 1 FRANK STEPHENS 1 DARRELL HERRON 1 GEORGE WATSON 1 RICHARD MIDLAM 2 WALTER RUEGER 2 WILLARD HODSON 2 RICHARD SMITH 3 RONALD CAMPBELL 3 RONALD MAXSTADT 3 PHIL PATENAUDE 3 CHESTER MASTALERZ 4 NOAH MATHIAS 4 GEORGE KIEHBORTH 4 CHARLES CARMACK 4 CHUCK COWAN 5 HERMAN SCHLEGEL 5 THOMAS DRESSELL 5 CLARENCE KINGERY 5 RAY APPLEGATE 6 ROBERT ALTHERR 6 HARRY GELDREICH 6 JAMES WEISS 7 ALBERT OEHLER 7 RALPH STEELE 7 JOHN GEHLENBORG 8 ALLEN DIEHL 8 JOHN LONGSWORTH 8 PETER FEILEN 8 DAVID B. COREY 8 JOHN D PHILLIPS 9 EARL DETMER 9 RANDY C. ADAMS 9 JOHN WISHER 9 JOHN FOSTER 10 GYLES BRUIN 10 THOMAS ELAM 11 THOMAS FISHER 11 WILLIAM KILBURN 11 ORLA RENNER 11 KARL KOETT 11 WILLIAM D BROWN 12 JERRY FORBES 12 DON MASON 12 BILLY W WESLEY 12 MICHAEL BLUST 12 ROBERT A. SEAMAN 12 FRANK C COSTANTINO 13 MICHAEL D KEMPF 13 WILLIAM BOETTCHER 13 DANIEL C LIND 14 LOUIS LESSURE 14 DONALD R THOMAS 14 MICHAEL J OLIVER 15 WALLACE SMITH 16 SAM CUNNINGHAM, SR 16 ROBERT GATCH 16 JOE V PELLY THESE WE DO NOT FORGET IN MEMORIAM 16 CHARLES W SAFFIN 17 DONALD H BOWLIN 17 RICHARD STERLING JR 17 CHRIS L. SAUL 17 MICHAEL G. ONEY 18 FRANK C SEFTON 18 GARY S. CAUDILL, PhD, PP 19 CHARLES W PRATHER 19 WILLIAM HARRISON 19 TERRY G. JAMES 19 DOUGLAS J. MILLER 20 ROBERT E LYLE 20 DUANE M MAIDENS 20 MARK D SHOEMAKER 20 WARREN A. HUGHES 20 JASON REEVES 20 JAMIE L ISAACS 21 RAYMOND CAMPBELL 21 JAMES D. CATCHEN 21 WALTER A. GIORDANO 21 VERNON J DAUGHERTY 21 NORBERT DIETZ 21 DONALD R GAUTIER 22 ADRIAN P. ANDREE 22 ROY O. SWEENEY 22 SCOTT W HAGEMEYER 22 STEVEN TREPKOWSKI 22 MICHAEL E WERT 22 CHRIS LOVELY 23 DAVID M. LANCE 24 JOHN H HENGES 25 WILBUR D BERGERT 25 JOSEPH S. DURBIN 25 HORST W HARTMANN 25 CHARLES W MARRS 25 RONNIE L. WELCH 26 PRESTON COOPER 26 MITCHELL A. LIGHT 26 FLOYD D GENTRY 27 HAROLD D HIMES 27 ROBERT A KEEDY 27 RALPH L SUTTON 27 HOMER C LUM 28 DONALD L DEEKS 28 MICHAEL S DURHAM 28 JACK R. BURNES 28 BRIAN H REDMOND 29 CHARLES DETMERING Edmund J. Brendamour...10/02/2015 Harry L Finlaw... 11/13/2015 Allen Van Treese...12/21/2015 Gordon W. Kahle...12/25/2015 Stanley E. Gibson...12/24/2015 SPECIAL DATES 2016 CALENDAR OF EVENTS FEBRUARY, MARCH & APRIL FEBRUARY 1 DIVAN/TRUSTEES MEETING - 6:00 UNIT DIRECTORS/CLUB PRESIDENTS -7:00 2 FUNDRAISING MEETING - 6:30 8 BUSINESS MEETING - 7: READING ROAD, ALL WELCOME 10 ASH WEDNESDAY 14 VALENTINES DAY 15 PRESIDENTS DAY FMDOA MEETING 15 BONA COURT # 8 MEETING 7:00 16 CIRCUS MEETING - 6:30 18 MEMBERSHIP RUSH FELLOWSHIP - 6:30-9:00 19 FISH FRY 4:30 7:30 24 SHRINERS BURN HOSPITAL BOARD MEETING TH SHRINE CIRCUS BB&T ARENA (at Northern Kentucky University) MARCH 1 FUNDRAISING MEETING - 6: FISH FRIES 4:30 7:30 7 DIVAN/TRUSTEES MEETING - 6:00 UNIT DIRECTORS/CLUB PRESIDENTS -7:00 12 ST. PATRICK S DAY PARADE 14 BUSINESS MEETING - 7: READING ROAD, ALL WELCOME 15 CIRCUS MEETING 6:30 17 ST. PATRICK S DAY RUSH PARTY 21 BONA COURT # 8 MEETING 7:00 23 SHRINERS BURN HOSPITAL BOARD MEETING 25 GOOD FRIDAY & LAST FISH FRY 4:30 7:30 26 CHILDREN S BREAKFAST & EASTER EGG HUNT APRIL 4 DIVAN/TRUSTEES MEETING - 6:00 UNIT DIRECTORS/CLUB PRESIDENTS -7:00 5 FUNDRAISING MEETING - 6:30 11 BUSINESS MEETING - 7: READING ROAD, ALL WELCOME 12 DIVAN/TRUSTEE LADIES MEETING 6:30 P.M. 19 CIRCUS MEETING 6:30 21 POTES CALL MEMBERSHIP RUSH FELLOWSHIP, FUN POTENTATES BALL HOLIDAY INN MINEOLA PIKE HILLBILLY DAYS PIKEVILLE, KY Dick stood over his tee shot on the 450 yard 18th hole for what seemed an eternity. He waggled, looked up, looked down, waggled again, but didn t start his back swing. Finally his exasperated partner asked, What the hell is taking so long? My wife is watching me from the clubhouse balcony, Dick explained. I want to make a perfect shot. His companion said, You don t have a chance in hell of hitting her from here.

7 SYRIAN SHRINE UNITS Antique Caravan As we start a new year, and 2015 comes to a close, we reminisce about all the incredible things The Antique Caravan accomplished throughout the past year. We are grateful for each and every one of you for your year-round commitment to The Antique Caravan and Syrian Shrine, and for continuing to make our Unit and Shrine Center such a big part of your life. Our 1 st 2016 parade is this month, and we look forward to having 13 cars on the street Gary Well it is hard to believe it is 2016 already just whizzed by. We have a Circus and Conventions coming up. In case you have been living under a rock our circus is the last week end in February. Congratulations to our new Potentate Art Weingartner and his Divan and Trustees. Congratulations Particularly goes to our own New Trustee Hillbilly Jack Ramsey who is also recovering very bravely from Cancer. Also Congratulations goes to our now Past Pote David Reese for a fine year. The annual ISCA, International Shrine Clown Association, Convention is in Sioux City Iowa February Please let Barrels and I know if you are interested in Going Hotel Rooms are about $90 a night. Registration is $150 per Clown. If that one is too much and too far please attend the GLSCUA convention in Dayton April 7-9.Our Director is 1 st Vice president.our unit will be hosting next year. Let s support the Antioch Funsters, Our Director and President Ed Peters by competing and participating in force! It will be held in Downtown Dayton at the Crowne Plaza. Please check your Clown Chatter for details. Keep this thought during the Circus, What is the gooey red stuff between an elephant s toes? Slow clowns. If you see a child with no smile, give them yours Andy Chillie Mellman Director s Staff Cool February is here!! Buck our Director, is currently sunning in Florida while Mr. John Miller is trying to keep the staff under control Look for the Director Staff at the Circus again this year on February 26th, 27th and the 28th selling peanuts and activity books. Directors are ready to hit the year with many Parades, our early picnic and the monthly fellowship business meeting as well as our nice Christmas party. Upcoming meetings will take place at numerous restaurants to be announced by our director Buck. Directors Stall annual Convention: 2016 Melha Shriners Springfield, MA April Director s Staff history: It doesn t matter how many times we ve done it, the Nobility loves us. Instituted in 1886, this Unit organizes the stunts and goodnatured fun which highlight the initiation of candidates. This unit is the one that organized the many stunts which highlights the initiation of candidates. Our unit meets monthly for planning programs and social times. Unit members include many talented backgrounds all of whom contribute their know how to provide ceremonial entertainment The Syrian Director s Staff currently has 22 members, totaling years of Shrine service. Still counting Your brother in the Shrine Flying Fez Our second month brings back the exiting moments of our officer installations January the second, starting as early as 1:00 PM we had two Shriner limousines, a Ford One Ton Van driven by yours truly and a GMC driven by Del Tope, picking up our Ladies and Nobles bringing them to the Masonic center on 5 TH Street. The first main event took place that day starting at 3 PM. Our new officers for the year 2016 took place on this day where our new Ill.Potentate Art Weingarten, were sworn in to serve Syrian Shrine. Later that evening, after a great dinner, our Unit Directors were sworn in. May God s Speed be with our new leaders? Looking further into our leadership is the heart of our parades, the Parade Marshall Randall Proctor and his Assistant Barrels. You all know these two, so be prepared for one busy parade season and I do look forward to it. All those new officers do need our support and help. The parade season is one of my favorite time of year but it does have its down side, time spent preparing for it and taking the time to be a part of it. This is the best form of advertisement for Syrian that we can present to the world especially when close to home. This brings me to a Shriner story when the wife hit him with a frying pan on the head. What was that for? The man asked. That was for the piece of paper I found in your pants pocket with the name Jenny the wife answered. When I was at the races last week, Jenny was the name of a horse I bet on The wife apologized and went back to her housework. Three days later the man was watching TV when his wife bashed him on the head with an even bigger frying pan, knocking him unconscious. Upon re-gaining consciousness the man asked why she had hit him again. Wife replied Your horse phoned! Essalamu Aleikum. Samuel Mattar Oriental Band Dan Depenbrock, Director The Syrian Divan for 2016 was installed January 2nd at the Temple and the Oriental Band was especially proud as Members and Associates of our Unit were placed in line. Art Weingartner was installed as the Illustrious Potentate, Rob Smith, Chief Rabban, Greg Pelfrey, Assistant Rabban, Tim Redrow High Priest & Prophet, and Jerry Ulm was elected as the 2016 Oriental Guide. Let s support all of our Officers, especially Jerry and Judy as they lead us in February marked the month for the O.B. to start holding our Meetings and Practices every Wednesday night leading up to our annual Jamboree which will be held in early June at Flint, Michigan. Lots of Temple activities coming up especially our annual Shrine Circus being held on February 26 th thru February 28 th at the BB&T Arena on the Campus of Northern Kentucky University. As most are aware, this event is our Temple s Major Fundraiser and we need all Nobles and our Ladies help in making this event a successful one..until Next Month, Take Care! John Longsworth, O.B. Scribe

8 SYRIAN SHRINE UNITS Hospital Host Greetings Nobles and friends. We would like to invite any Noble interested in volunteering some free time, we can use you in this working Syrian Shrine Unit. Most of the Hosts spend two or three days each month performing various tasks at our Shriners Hospital for Children. None of the tasks are strenuous but they are rewarding to knowing that you are contributing to the function of this remarkable institution. Unit meetings are twice each month, the second and fourth Tuesday, 9:30 A.M., usually over by 10:30 A.M. We meet in the hospital auditorium and parking is convenient in the attached hospital garage. Check us out, you ll be glad you did. We are looking forward to the annual Syrian Shrine Circus, and the Hospital Hosts Unit will be transporting patients and hospital personnel to one of the performances. A task performed by this Unit each year. In addition, we will assist in manning a special table, at each performance, passing out the good news regarding the wonderful work performed at our hospital. Now a story or two. Seems an elderly Noble was stopped by the police around 2:00 A.M. and was asked where he was going at that time of night. He replied, I m going to a lecture about alcohol abuse and the effects it has on the human body, as well as smoking and staying out late. The officer asked, Really? Who s giving that lecture at this time of night? The Noble replied, That would be my wife. Then the one about the bookseller conducting a market survey asked a Noble s wife Which book has helped you most in your life? She replied My husband s check book. My friends live life laugh often love much, and keep on smiling. Dick Manifold Ishtar Temple No. 54 Daughters of the Nile Wow! What a wonderful installation of the 2016 officers, and congratulations to our Potentate s Lady Kathy who wowed everyone with a Fabulous Furs show while the men had their meetings. It was enjoyable being at the Scottish Rite Center downtown there are so many beautiful rooms. The whole afternoon and evening were memorable. Don t forget our Annual Purse Party on Saturday, February 20 th at Montgomery Lodge at Noon. All ladies are invited call our Princess Royal Karen Armstrong ( or ) for reservations. This is your opportunity to purchase a new or slightly used handbag for a small amount of money. And who doesn t like purses? Mark your calendars now for the annual Installation of Officers on March 26 th at 2:00 pm at Norwood Masonic Center. We will be installing Karen Armstrong as our new Queen of the Nile along with her newly elected and appointed officers. Come out and join us at this open installation of officers. Have a great Valentine s Day give your sweetheart a perfect gift! Marian Baird, Past Queen right next to a burning fire that gives warmth to all that are there. If you considered a Shriner Club and live in Green Township or close to it come up to the Nathaniel Greene Lodge on 6394 Wesselman Rd. We meet on the second Tuesday of the month on the second floor, doors opening at 4:00 PM and the meeting starts at 6:00 followed by our dinner that has been very good since we changed caterers. Also available with our meal is a variety of drinks from camels milk, soft drinks, water, wine and coffee. The membership dues are only $15 a year. The cost of meals will change as to what we are having that month but very reasonable. So come on up to the West Side and enjoy the games led by the one and only Howard Abraham that take place after dinner. The left, right, center is what seems to be the most exiting time with the screams and laughter echoing across the halls of the lodge. Come on up and join us and have a great time. In closing I would like to ask you a simple question. Do you know that awesome feeling when you get into bed, fall right to sleep, stay asleep all night and wake up feeling refreshed and ready to take on the world? Yeah, me neither!! Your Scribe Sam Mattar Hillbilly Clan #5 The Hillbilly Clan is making plans for the coming year, starting with the St Patrick s Day Parade on March 12th. April is the annual trip to Pikeville, Kentucky for Hillbilly Days. Please get with Judy Ulm to make your room reservation, if you are planning on attending Pikeville April The hillbillies also be serving at one of the fish fry s in March at the Shrine Center, more detail on date to be announced. All Hillbillies are encouraged to attend the monthly meeting held on the 4 th Monday of the month at the Shrine Center at 7PM. We welcome visitors to our meeting if you are considering joining the club and share in our fun. Roadsters We would like to wish Art and the Divan/Trustees a successful year. The annual Business Meeting and Installation Party was well attended with good food and friends. The ladies program was very nice - Kathy did a good job. With the parade season coming fast - you may be looking for a car to drive. Come out and see how easy it is to become a Roadster, a family oriented unit. February 9, the Mardi Gras Parade will be our first of the season. More details coming. The Shrine is getting busy with events such as the Fish Fry s and the 95th Shrine Circus. Check out the events in your Shriek, or purchase a calendar for $2.00 from the Shrine Office, and come out and get involved.syrian Shrine would like to thank the Roadster and the Lady Roadsters for their donation to the Temple Kids Christmas Party. West Side Shrine Club The West Side Shrine Club is up and active on the second month of How great it is to see all those beautiful people that fill our meeting room with a happy and cheerful approach to each other

9 MEMBERSHIP UP COMING / FUND EVENT RAISING Fundraising Committee We have great expectations for the new year of 2016 with some of our successful fundraisers in the past and with some new ones for the future Our first meeting on Jan.5th was very informative with some new ideals We will keep the nobles informed throughout the year. Yours in faith Tim Redrow and Lady Linda Membership Committee We need nobles to step up and join one of the most important committee of the Syrian Shrine, The Membership Committee. Please contact Bruce Pendleton for further details. Thanks to all the new Shriners that came out to our January meet and greet the Pote, Divan, Trustees and Unit Directors. Was a great night by all. Our list of non- payments for 2016 is high due to a later release due this year. Dues cards are new this year. They are plastic and there is some delay in sending them out to all, but they are on their way if you have paid your 2016 dues. As always Dues are needed to continue running the needs of OUR Temple. Please send that check or credit payment in to Sue or Debbie at Syrian office, at The Membership Committee is STILL reaching out to all Units/Clubs (one member) to sign up to be a Shrine Ambassador. New Shriners will be assigned to each unit to be mentored for their first year as a noble. Please contact Bruce Pendleton ( ) to be a listed mentor, supporting your club or unit. Great things happen when units and clubs recruit, active membership rises. The best way to enjoy your membership in the Shriners fraternity is to participate, and a great way to participate is to join a club or unit. Look for our upcoming rush party s in 2016 Why we are Shriners!!!!!! Hunter Woodhal He plays basketball, football and soccer; he wrestles; he runs track, snow skis, swims and roller blades, all with two prosthetic legs. Hunter Woodhall, 13, was born with fibular hemihelix of the left leg. The condition is a shortening or absence of one of the two bones in the calf, which may require amputation or bone-lengthening procedures to correct. In addition, his right ankle was fused. The Woodhalls had a difficult time finding information about Hunter s conditions. After exploring options that offered no real hope, the Woodhalls contacted Shriners Hospitals for Children. After consulting with a team of experts at the Tampa, Fla., facility, the Woodhalls proceeded with the amputation of Hunter s feet. After his surgery at just 11 months old Hunter was soon walking and running around. He hasn t stopped since. Later, the Woodhalls moved to Syracuse, Utah, where Hunter became a patient of Shriners Hospitals for Children Salt Lake City. Hunter is a straight A student and an accomplished athlete. The team of experts at Shriners Hospitals for Children Salt Lake City has always provided options to help Hunter be able to do anything he wants to do, including fitting him with some of the first Flex-Foot Cheetah custom feet that the hospital had ever provided, as well as special liners for wrestling, in addition to his prosthetic legs for daily use. Sincerely, Bruce Pendleton Membership Chairman (C) djbruce@twc.com IN SUPPORT OF Syrian Shrine and Syrian Shriek Cliff and Caryl Fullman SAUERWEIN WELDING Small Jobs a Specialty 605 Wayne Park Drive P.O. Box Cincinnati, Ohio DON SAUERWEIN Phone: (513) Fax: (513) SBE CERTIFIED Custom Fabrication AWS D1.1, D1.5

10 Widows Sons - Brazen Pillars Thanks to the Widows Sons Brazen Pillars for donating toys and games for the patients here at Shriners Hospitals for Children Cincinnati. The group worked hard to collect and shop for items that will be greatly appreciated and enjoyed by the children! UNSUNG HERO S Shriners Hospitals for Children is proud to have participated in the 127th Rose Parade for the sixth consecutive year. This year, 11 float riders were be part of the 2016 float Fezzy Races to Adventure. Fezzy Races to Adventure built and decorated by Phoenix Decorating Co. features Fezzy, a 17- foot high plush bear at the wheel of a gigantic fire truck. Fezzy s passengers included NASCAR driver, David Ragan, current patients from three different Shriners Hospitals for Children and Shriners leadership. This whimsical representation illustrates the commitment of Shriners Hospitals for Children to the overall health and well-being of their patients. The staff is committed to providing both hope and healing, helping patients to overcome challenges and become as confident and independent as possible. They encourage children to dream big and race to the adventures that the future will bring.

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otentate Art Hamilton Shrine Club Supporting Syrian Shrine

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20 Potentate: Arthur Weingartner Chief Rabban: Robert H. Smith Assistant Rabban: Greg Pelfrey High Priest and Prophet: Tim Redrow Oriental Guide: Jerry A. Ulm Treasurer: Clifford E. Fullman Recorder: Gary Caudill Trustees; Dave Sparks, Tony Bowling, Josph M. Harper, Joseph P. Hancock, Jack Ramsey Office Staff Sue Martini, Debbie Idler Syrian Temple A.A.O.N.M.S Syrian Shrine Center 9730 Reading Road Cincinnati, Ohio P: F: Office Hours: M-F 9 AM-3PM Syrian Shrine Shriek published monthly NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO CINCINNATI, OHIO New Shrine Officers for 2016 Trustee Jack Ramsey Oriental Guide Jerry A. Ulm