Oriental Band Packs The House For . - Al Kader Shriners
A Publication of Shrine Masons. March 2019 - Vol. 119, Issue 3Oriental Band Packs The House for theirWorld Famous Crab Feed!
Al Kader OASISPublished MonthlyAl Kader, Shriners International25100 SW Parkway Ave.Wilsonville, OR 97070-9600Phone: (503) 682-4420Fax: (503) 685-5080Email: ubscription Price 8.00 / yrElected DivanTodd Weedman, PotentateCarl Thompson, Chief RabbanTerry Griffith, Assistant RabbanMark Phillips, High Priest & ProphetCarl Robinson,Oriental GuideGillan Bradley, TreasurerDick Duer, RecorderAppointed DivanGreg O’Neal, 1st Ceremonial MasterJeremy Ward, 2nd Ceremonial MasterBill Hinkle, DirectorMel DeHut, MarshalKevan Snyder, Captain of the GuardCurtis Hanson, Legion of Honor AdjutantLarry Evey, Outer GuardKenton Wolfe, ChaplainZack Blalack, Outer GuardDick Crist, Outer GuardCarey Huckaba, Outer GuardBill Quier, Outer GuardJim Loenning, Outer GuardRobert Miltenberger, Outer GuardPotentate’s AidesExecutive Aides I.S. Ard and Carol PrattChief Aides Brian and Jennifer WilliamsLarry Maine, Marty Bush, Roger Reed andKristie Bjork, Alicia Moss, Lori Calkins, Johnand Barbara Wilde, Steve and Paula Levin,Nathaniel Pratt, Judy SmithTemple Unit StaffJay Carey, Director of UnitsKen Hall, Assistant Dir. of UnitsOther AppointmentsSkip Stanaway, Ambassador at LargeRon Ellenson, AmbassadorGary Scott, AmbassadorEmeritusRoy Armentrout, RecorderKenji Yaguchi, AmbassadorRobert Keller, TreasurerI.S. Dave Johnson, EditorOASISPotentate I.S. Todd Weedman, PublisherPatrick Sheehan, EditorArt Thompson, PhotographerItems must be received by the 10th of themonth to editor@alkadershriners.org fornext month’s issue.Advertising Rates on RequestFrom the Potentate’s Deskby 2019 Potentate I.S. Todd WeedmanLast month Al Kader Temple was proudto host the winter business meeting ofthe Pacific Northwest Shrine Association(PNSA). We were honored to have ourImperial Potentate, Jim Cain, ImperialOfficers Kenny Craven and Ed Stolze,and over 80 delegates from the 18associate temples in attendance. We hada dignitary visitation from the HonorableTim Knapp, Mayor of Wilsonville, whospoke of our reciprocal relationship withthe City, and a trio of flute players fromWilsonville High School who providedaccompanying music for our openingceremonies. Informative and heart-feltwords from Dereesa Reid, Administratorof the Portland Shrine Hospital, alongwith Davene Dietzler and Kathy Park, who masterfully directs PortlandShrine Hospital Business Development. We also welcomed KayleighPierson, Miss International Job’s Daughter, a delightful young lady that weare pleased to say is from Salem and represents Oregon very well.The usual topics of membership, fundraising and leadership wereadequately discussed, but the most pertinent was the future of the ShrineHospital System. Advances in medicine and medical treatments requirefewer overnight stays. In the last 10 years the percentage of outpatientshas jumped from 60 to more than 80 percent. A result of this is thatmany, if not most, of our 22 Shrine hospitals do not meet the minimalaccreditation criteria of a daily average of two patients, staying two or morenights. No question that fewer surgeries and less time away from family isa win-win for our patients and hospitals, but such a rapid change has leftus with a soon-to-be outdated hospital system. These issues and concernsnot unique to Shriners Hospitals for Children. Rising costs are driving U.S.medical reform by all service providers, with one response being the birthand brisk growth of care clinics and telemedicine - where most needs areconveniently addressed locally, or at home at a reduced cost.The hard fact is that our hospital system is not cost-efficient, and isdrawing from the endowment at a rate that could deplete funds within 15years. The choice is to reformat our hospital system or continue as we areand suffer an ever increasing, agonizing financial bleed. We know changewill take much deliberation and that the medical landscape will continueto be dynamic while we ourselves are in flux. It is likely that the ShrineHospital system will restructure into a clinic network, supported by asfew as 6 strategically located hospitals. This model would cost-effectivelyprovide care to more children and potentially be exported internationally.The process will take 10-15 years to implement, and be painful for thoseShrine Centers whose local hospital is replaced by one or more clinics.The Portland Shrine Hospital is well run, strategically located, conductsadvanced research, and provides prosthetics to 5 other Shrine hospitals,but we have no guarantees of what restructuring will ultimately dictate. Letus remember our goal is to help Children, not to own buildings. And whilecontinued on page 122Al Kader Oasis - March 2019
Fez Lunch13 Virtues6410 Milwaukie Ave., Portland, OR 97202Friday, March 29, 12-2Please RSVP to: cheflev@gmail.comor on Facebook FezLunch Group or call(971) 246-6445Notice of Stated MeetingMonday, March 25, 20195:00 p.m. Oasis6:00 p.m. Dinner7:00 p.m. Stated MeetingAl Kader Shrine - Shiners InternationalShrine Center - Wilsonville, Oregon2019 Dues Card Required. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.by Order of: Potentate I.S. Todd WeedmanAttest: Dick Duer, RecorderChaplain’s Reportby Noble Kenton WolfeAs Shrine/Masons we are taught to pray before anyimportant undertaking. We pray prior to our mealsand meetings at Lodge and Shrine.I am always impressed and inspired when I entera Lodge or other location where the famous, butcontroversial painting of George Washingtonkneeling in the snow at Valley Forge by his horsepraying for his country and his troops. Washingtonwas raised a Master Mason at age 21 and practicedits precepts as he later became a General, Presidentand Master of his Lodge.How do we pray? There are ritualistic prayers inLodge and some suggested prayers for variousoccasions in the Oregon Standard Manual. In ShrineProtocol there are guidelines that our prayersbe non-denominational as we embrace people ofall religions. In the Shrine Club/Unit Operationsmanual about page 8 there is a suggested prayer.Prayers can also be extemporaneous and from theheart. In Shrine we usually invoke the name of God,ask for the help and blessing of our Fraternity andour Philanthropy (our hospitals and the children).Our prayers do not have to be complicated.Are prayers effective? People of the clergy andmedical profession will tell you that prayer can behelpful to healing physically as well as mentally.Churches and other organizations have prayerchains or lists that people will tell you are helpful.Practice prayer as part of your life. If it is part ofyour fraternity and practiced by the Father of OurCountry, it might be a helpful part of your spirituallife as well.“Prayer is more than words. It’s listening, seeing andfeeling.”Norman Vincent Peale, Shrine/MasonWe hope that you participate in your Lodge andtake advantage of all the activities at Al Kader thismonth.Why do we only rest in peace? Why don’t we live inpeace too?Al Kader Oasis - March 20193
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Al Kader Patrolby Past Captain Lou Westwickwas prepared by the crew at the Stockpot Broiler,as in the past. Outgoing Past Captain I.S. GregJenkins presented the Patrolman of the Year to PastCaptain Lou Westwick. I.S. Greg thanked Lou forhelping him during the year as he was very busywith his position in the Grand Line of Oregon. I cansay that I was extremely surprised when I.S. Gregmade the announcement.Captain Dennis Harris will be busy this year as hewas Installed as Master of his Lodge, Washington46, in Portland, Oregon. So, Dennis will be wearinga top hat and a fez next year. I went to Dennis’second stated meeting of his Lodge and I thinkhe has some good ideas for Washington 46 and AlKader Patrol this year.I.S Todd Weedman 2019 Potentate Installing AlKader Patrol 2019 OfficersNoble Dennis Harris, Captain; Noble ForrestHatch, First Lieutenant; Noble Bill Blankinship,Secretary; and Noble Richard Blizzard, Treasurerfor the ensuing 2019 Patrol year.Look for Al Kader to have another donkeybaseball game again this summer, so look for anannouncement in the Oasis. If you have neverseen a donkey baseball game it is a real hoot, trustme. Last year the Patrol lost 3 Nobles to the BlackCamel; Past Captain Gene Stiles, Past Captain PeterThe installation was held again at The StockpotBroiler in Beaverton, Oregon. Another fine mealcontinued on page 6Spring Ceremonial, Saturday April 138:00 am9:30 am10:00 am11:30 am12:30 pm1-4 pm5:00 pmPark at Scottish Rite building, shuttle buses start taking us to the hospitalRegister and check-in at Shriners HospitalStart hospital tourCandidates leave hospital to Scottish Rite/Ladies leave hospital for a fun filled dayStated Meeting (if required)General shenanigans and initiationLadies return to the Scottish Rite for dinner and an evening celebrating our new Nobles.Expect entertainment and a cigar bar.We have an Al Kader Shriners special price for rooms next door at Hotel Deluxe at 150 for a King Room.https://www.hoteldeluxeportland.com - or - (503) 219-2094 for reservations.Al Kader Oasis - March 20195
(Petrus) Willemse, and Noble Charles (Chuck)Howard. These fine Nobles will be truly missed byour Patrol Members. When a unit looses 3 Noblesfrom their ranks in a year - it leaves a big gap.Forget Me Notsby Barbara HammerWe met for our monthly luncheon at 11:30 am atAbella Italian Kitchen in Wilsonville, OR. Therewere eight ladies and one Potentate, I.S. ToddWeedman in attendance. Our treasurer, MaryAnn announced that she will not be at Februarymeeting and that she would be taking our dues atthe March luncheon. Chrissie Jean talked abouther upcoming trip to Norway. It will be a trip forthe whole family. After lunch, IS Todd Weedmanspoke. He announced that the next social will beon March 9th and it will be the Military Social.There will be some really cool entertainment!Then on May 18th will be the Potentate’s Ballwhich will include Hillah and Affi Shrine Centers.After IS Todd spoke, we adjourned, and all wentour separate ways.Our next luncheon will be at 11:30 AM onFebruary 27th at the Village Inn, 17070 SW 72ndAve. Portland, OR 97224. Be sure to RSVP to Judyat wjalley@comcast.net.Greetersby Noble Don SlezakAre you ready? The first meeting of the new yearis March 5th at the Shrine Center. There will be asocial time starting at 6 pm and a meeting no laterthan 7. I will bring something to eat so if you wantto supplement that please bring something also.Hopefully we can have an Oasis. This will be thefirst meeting on the new day and time. Let’s havea good turnout, plus it is a great time to pay yourdues if you haven’t already.The main topic will be the 74th Annual Al KaderGolf Tournament. It will be held on August 15,2019 at the Oregon City Golf Club. The rest of thedetails are up for discussion. Now is the time tostart thinking about getting sponsors and players.If you need sign up sheets come to the meeting.Bring your ideas and suggestions to the meeting.The Military Social is March 9th. Dress is youruniform or ‘40s attire. Oasis at 5 pm and dinnerat 6 or should it be 17:00 hours and 18:00 hours.Whatever, you will need reservations either way.Plan on greeting guests at the door starting at 4:30in our blazer uniform.6Al Kader Oasis - March 2019There will be a stated meeting on March 25th.The Spring Ceremonial on April 13th will be at thePortland Scottish Rite Temple. If you have neverbeen to this temple plan on going. It is well worththe trip and there is parking next door.Live at the Shrine Dance Night March 10th.Have a happy and safe St. Patrick’s Day.Nydia Temple No. 4by Princess Royal Kathy WallikerCelebrating 100 Years of Helping Kids and MakingMemoriesI wish to extend to each Al Kader Shriner andhis family a warm invitation to attend the openinstallation of officers of Nydia Temple No. 4,Daughters of the Nile, as we begin our 100th year.It will be at 2:00 pm on Sunday, March 17, 2019, atthe Al Kader Shrine Center in Wilsonville.Nydia Temple’s theme this year is “Celebrating100 Years of Helping Kids and Making Memories.”As the wives, daughters, and female familymembers of Shriners and Masons, we thankyou for allowing us to be a part of helping theincredible kids at Shriners Hospitals for Children,as we share our time, talent, and money. Last year,and for many years, the Daughters of the Nileorganization gave 3 million dollars annually tothe hospital system through our Daughters of theNile Foundation, and last year Imperial Sir GaryBergenske honored the entire Daughters of theNile membership with an Imperial Potentate’smedallion for being the largest contributor to theShriners Hospitals system, second only to theShriners themselves. Thank you, Imperial SirGary.I look forward to seeing many of you at theinstallation, and also hope you join in the fun atmany other functions this year.Salem Shrine Clubby Don SlezakThis is a special announcement for all SalemShrine Club Members. After many months ithas become evident that club participation hasdropped to the point that it is hard to do businessbecause of a lack of a quorum at the meetings. Wehave had speakers but nothing seems to work.The only alternative is to merge with another clubor quit.continued on page 10
Al Zahrah Court #58 - Ladies Oriental Shrine of North AmericaBand, Dancers and Clowns UnitHostsThe Annual Betty KnightHat LuncheonMarch 16, 201912:00pmMilwaukie Odd Fellows Lodge10282 SE Main StreetMilwaukie, OR 97222Prizes will be awarded for best* hatsHat auction to take place following lunchCost: 10 per person - 5 for children under 10 yearsMenu includes:Burgers, Hotdogs and Picnic SaladsRSVP to Janie(call or text) 971 235-2808losrecorder@aol.comThis is a family friendly event and all are welcome to join usProceeds benefit our work with the children at the Portland Shrine Hospital*Best (up to the interpretation of the judges can include craziest, unique, favorite)Al Kader Oasis - March 20197
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The meeting on March 5, 2019 at the Keizer ElksClub at 11:30 am will be to decide to merge withthe Polk County Shrine Club or disband. Yourattendance is important for the future of the Club.If you can’t make the meeting call or email me at503 708-4872, donslezak@gmail.com with yourideas or suggestions.Tualatin Valley Shrine Clubby Noble Herb RichardsonWe want to thank all the Nobles and ladies whocame out for the Tualatin Valley Shrine Clubmeeting in January for what was scheduled tobe the installation of our officers. UnfortunatelyPresident Bill’s lady took a bad tumble outside therestaurant and had to be rushed to medical care.And we were missing a Treasurer who was onvacation. So we postponed the installation, again,and Vice President Bob Strong took over themeeting and got us through the evening in goodstead. Thanks to Potentate Illustrious Sir ToddWeedman and his lady Marti for joining us for theeveningThe Peppermill Restaurant did a little shufflingwith our table arrangements but it all worked justthe same. For the dinner we all ordered off thestandard menu instead of the brief menu like therestaurant used to prepare for us. We used to referto it as the “old folks menu” with lighter fares andsmaller servings. Oh well, times are a changing.I have nothing on my agenda for this month’smeeting in the way of entertainment orenlightenment. I know Rod gave me someinformation months ago and I have not heard fromPresident Bill so I guess we will just wing it againthis month. Let’s just all go to the next meeting ofthe Tualatin Valley Shrine Club and be surprisedwith whatever comes up. And, don’t forget to bringthose bottles and cans to the next meeting for ourrecycling fund raiser.The next business meeting and dinner will be atthe Peppermill Restaurant on Wednesday, March20, 2019 at 1800 but come early for social activity.If anything changes between now and then I’ll letyou know by mail, email or phone call.Happy St. Patrick’s Day and don’t forget to set allyour clocks on March 10th for Daylight SavingsTime.My email address is still richardsonherb@comcast.net and my home phone is 503-691-6711.10Al Kader Oasis - March 2019Desert Patrolby Noble Gib Thonstad“March” right in, parade season is almost upon us.The Dalles is a little over a month away and thereis a lot to do to get ready. However, first orderof business must be rumor control. Contrary tosupposed ‘popular’ belief, a group led by a bunchof “Clowns” started a vicious rumor about changesin the warehouse. You can rest assured IS Toddand his group of dizzy desert partners (not theritualist) say there will be no WALL. Not even aspeed bump, a curb, or any protrusion extendingupward from the floor. That’s that. Hey Cyclowns,maybe you can hang a curtain from the rafters tohide behind.On to more important stuff! The Desert Patrolhas passed on the Heppner parade in March to domaintenance and work on the ATVs. The first ofmany work parties has been called for on March2nd at 9 am. We will also be unloading the bigtrailer in preparation of selling it. This will meanthat we will need to clear some warehouse floorspace for ATV storage.Anyone interested in riding an ATV in the paradesthis year, please come on down and join us. Weare going to be working the next few monthspreparing for, among other things, Imperialsession in Nashville. Due to 10 bikes going toImperial it is really necessary that we get allthe ATVs in good working order to be able toparticipate in Tillamook and also the 4th of July,either Canby or Molalla parades. We will also needriders for these ATV’s.We have asked to help with cleaning up the ShrineCenter and disposing of those things we no longerhave a use for and are no longer using. We do havesome cabinets that need looking into. I am notsure about the garage (Warehouse). We will haveto scour the area. I am sure there are items layingaround that require some attention on our part.The Ceremonial will be at the Scottish Rite thisspring which will present a few problems withshowing off our unit. Be thinking about what wecan do to emphasize the importance of joiningour active group. Maybe we should misspell ourname and serve the new Nobles cake and pieand cookies. Ah, oh well, your right, leave thedeception to others.Keeping the rubber on the road, the pedal to themetal and one foot on the brake.
Washington Masonic Lodgeby Dennis HarrisOur Stated Meetings are held on the 2ndWednesday of each month. Dinner at 6:30, StatedMeeting at 7:30. 3612 SE 52nd Ave., Portland, OR.We will be Celebrating our 150 Year Anniversaryon Saturday June 22nd.Oriental Bandby Noble Kevan SnyderPiggy backing on the success of the Crab Feed;Noble Ralph and Lady Janelle Jubb provided thefood for a Dinner/Reception for Kayleigh Peirce,The Miss International Jobs Daughter. Bandmembers and other Nobles and Ladies helpedin the kitchen, and with the serving. The eventoccurred on Saturday, February 9th, at The ElksLodge in Oregon City.The next Live at the Shrine Dance Night isSunday, March 10th, 4:00 to 7:00 pm.Our regular meetings are every Tuesday night;Oasis at 5 pm, Dinner at 6 pm. All Nobles andLadies are welcome. Please RSVP Noble BudJames.Columbia County Shrine Clubby Noble Ron EllensonI recognize that this monthly article is a catch upcolumn, so I’m incorporating both our Februaryand March news into this single piece.Our breakfast revenues continue constant, andthe back building rental is current. That reflectsour treasurer’s report, which shows a healthyand positive checkbook. Thanks Noble HenryHeimuller for your monthly detailed and completefinancial summary. Our current building insurancepremium is due which is a hefty expense,and Noble Henry is seeking a new round ofcompetitive quotations.I.S. Todd sent his greetings and remindedeveryone that the Shrine parade season is justaround the corner. Our first parade is The DallesNo
Protocol there are guidelines that our prayers be non-denominational as we embrace people of all religions. In the Shrine Club/Unit Operations manual about page 8 there is a suggested prayer. Prayers can also be extemporaneous and from the heart. In Shrine we usually invoke the name of God, ask for the help and blessing of our Fraternity and
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