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Volume 52, No. 10 Circulation 4,000 Garland, Texas December 2016

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The Camel’s Calf : Publication of Hella Shrine, Dallas, Texas

Bowie / CassTony Uzzell

903.490.1918

Ellis CountyGuido Costa214.773.7931

GarlandSteve Conley214.558.3852

FriscoNat Rocha

210.667.3230

Peters ColonyBill Barber

214.566.5604

PlanoCharles Vining 972.516.1713

Red RiverStan Thurman903.785.9766

Top of DallasRoger Fuller214.226.7820

Greater SouthwestMario Portillo214.948.1395

North Collin CountySteve Brazeal214.448.3341

North TexasDerrick Valchar903.327.5920

North East TexasPaul Dempsey352.322.6875

U N I T H E A D S Director of Units

Horace Groff903.271.6350

101 AssociationSteve Conley214.558.3852

A-La-KartsNestor Lopez757.320.6051

Arab PatrolGrady Smith214.878.2032

BarstoolsJohn Whaley972.571.5820

Black Horse Patrol

Daniel Brown214.532.5255

Boat ClubLarry Nelson972.597.2074

BowlersDoug Strom

972.674.1310

Camel HerdersBob Foster

972.867.1558

CavaliersRicky Randall972.427.3966

Classic CarsJerry Palmer214.566.6512

ClownsLance “Krash” Goff

214.577.8462

Legion of HonorPatrick Travers214.924.6507

Mini PatrolAlan Robertson903.821.4241

Motor PatrolJerrod Neel

940.686.2539

Nobles of NoteHerman Campbell

972.347.1168

Novice CommitteePat Lee

214.762.1730

Oriental BandClyde Smith214.789.8220

Parade CommitteeEverett Warner469.363.1884

Peace OfficersJimmy Helterbrand

214.538.4861

Press CorpsDarrell Hefley817.846.9224

Provost GuardScott Brosi

972.567.1693

Rollin’ NoblesForest Murley972.898.2727

Sons of HellaDon Young

214.502.4046

Concert / German Band

Alton Polk214.701.1136

Directors StaffMike Hall

972.743.0884

DixielandersByron Parks

469.964.5242

Drum & Bugle CorpsBilly Cryer

469.569.8993

Flying FezzesSteve Eason

469.667.4274

Golf AssociationKerry Davis

214.912.6474

GreetersSteve Eason

469.667.4274

GuardsTerry Pryor

214.538.8709

Gun ClubTommy Wooten 903.267.7874

HamsBill Caldwell 214.500.3472

Hospital TransportationJohn Rodriguez972.948.3460

Knights of MeccaC. D. Kelton469.831.0985

Camel’s CalfHELLA TEMPLE

Official Publication ofHELLA TEMPLE AAONMS

2121 Rowlett Road, Garland, TX 75043Telephone (972) 240-6624

www.hellashriners.orgCreated May 31, 1887

Chartered June 22, 1888at Dallas, Texas

Elective DivanWayne Osborne, Illustrious Potentate

Bob Moore ................................................. Chief RabbanChuck “Cheetoe” Hudson .................... Assistant RabbanBob “Checkers” Mantle ................. High Priest & ProphetJohn “Spinner” Krodel ............................... Oriental GuideDr. Bob Sparks, PP .......................................... Treasurer Roger Carney, PP ............................................. Recorder

Appointive DivanS.K. Choudhury ......................... First Ceremonial MasterFred Silver ............................ Second Ceremonial MasterMike Hall ............................................................. DirectorEverett Warner .................................................... MarshalSteve Eason ................................... Captain of the GuardTerry Pryor ................................................... Outer GuardSteve Conley ..................................................... Chaplain

Representatives to Imperial CouncilWayne Osborne ............................... Illustrious PotentateBob Moore ................................................. Chief RabbanChuck “Cheetoe” Hudson .................... Assistant RabbanBob “Checkers” Mantle ................. High Priest & ProphetLarry Winkle, PP ............................... Treasurer Emeritus

Don (Typo) Camp ................................................... EditorGinger Jolly ............................................. Assistant EditorLisa Rogers ..................................... Advertising ManagerDarrell Hefley ............................................... Press CorpsJeff Haven .................................... Assistant Press CorpsMike King ............................................................ PublicityJohn Rodriguez, PP ............................... Public RelationsBill Neil ................................................... Temple AttorneyNorma Taylor ................................................. AccountantMary Sakuta ....................... Sales and Catering Manager Ronny Hampton ................. Kitchen & Dining Room Mgr. Chuck Currie ....................... Burns Awareness Chairman Bob Vinson .................................. Membership Chairman

Hella Shrine CircusPhone (972) 240-6628

Bob Moore ............................................ Circus ChairmanJerry Barrera .............................................. Circus Daddy

Chief of Staff: Buster BarrierExecutive Aide: David SimsPotentate’s Aides: Louis Tolliver Charlie Prock Ron Carney Bill McInnes Stephen Lang

Hospital Board of GovernorsKen Flournoy ...................................................... HoustonJimmy Heisz .................................................... Galveston Bob Moore ....................................................... GalvestonBill Pardue, PP .................................... Houston EmeritusJohn Rodriguez, PP ......................... Galveston EmeritusDoug Lord, PP .................................. Galveston Emeritus

HELLA TEMPLE2121 Rowlett Road

Garland, Texas 75043Stated Sessions: Third Thursday

Except June, July and August

The Camel’s Calf (UPS 080590, ISSN 0164-8594) is published monthly except June and July by Hella Temple. Periodicals Post-age is paid at Garland, Texas, and at all additional mailing offices. Please send address changes to Hella Temple, 2121 Rowlett Road, Garland, Tx, 75043. Subscription Rate - $.50 Per Year Fifty cents of the Annual Membership Dues are paid as a year’s subscription to the Camel’s Calf. The purpose of this publication is to report the programs and official activities of Hella Shrine Temple, Shriner’s Hospitals for Children, Shrine Associations, Masonic Bod-ies, and other items of particular interest to Shriners. Articles for the Camel’s Calf are typeset by the editor by the 15th of the month preceding the month of publication. To ensure that your article is included, please have your article into the Temple edi-tor no later than the 10th of the month. Contributions of photographs and news items of interest to the Nobility are solicited, and will be returned only upon request.

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Just a note from your......

Potentate and First LadyHave a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Can you believe this year is almost over?

Carol and I can’t tell you how much fun we’ve had being on the Divan these past four years, it sure went by fast.

It’s also been my honor being your Potentate this year. As we finish up this month, I would like to say congratula-tion to all the Divan Members for a job well done. Bob Moore did a great job with the Circus, Chuck Hudson has worked very hard this year to bring in all the New Nobles, we even have four more scheduled for a short form after Christmas. Thank you John Krodel for stepping in and helping out whenever needed, he’s been watching and learning all year. Congratulations to Bob Mantle, your High Priest & Prophet and Hospital Chairman for hav-ing one of the best Golf Tournaments ever.

Thanks also to Jerry Patterson and the MotorCops for Kids for their donation of $24,000 dollars, the Mad Dog Moore Fishing Tournament for $31,000 dollars and all the other donations we received this year. Wow, these are some wonderful people who donate their time and talent to raise money for Our Hospitals. Over all, the Nobles of Hella, with the help of their Ladies, have raised over $350,000 for the hospital this year. What’s the old saying, there’s nothing stronger than the Heart of a volunteer.

As I take time to reflect back over the past year, as your Potentate, although I will miss being your Potentate, Carol and I will still be around to continue to support you, and your upcoming Divan. We hope that you have enjoyed all the Parties, Dinners and entertainment we arranged for you this year. We know that we could not have achieved anything without all the support of everyone. We thank our Temple staff, Ginger Jolly and Lisa Rog-ers for running the office, Mary Sakura and Norma Taylor for heading up and scheduling all the events. Without these ladies we could not keep our doors open. It’s been told that only two things keep a man coming back to the Temple, that is the good food and the magic words, “the bar is open.” I’m kidding, it’s all about the smiles and happiness that keeps us coming. We thank Ronny Hampton for preparing all the great meals we had this year. And we thank Phelps Brown for taking care of the bar. It takes a village to take care of the Temple, The Potentate and 1st Lady. Our aides are a village unto themselves, they have been invaluable to us.

I want to give a huge Thanks to Steve Conley, Chief of the 101’s and our Chaplain, he has blessed us at all Stated Meetings and events, he confers with all that were sick and prayed for all who have passed. When I think of Steve Conley, I think of him as the essence of a brother Shriner.

We are truly blessed to have a wonderful place to meet and so many good Nobles and ladies in our Shrine.

Good Bye to all, I’m looking forward to seeing you all next year. *** Merry Christmas and Happy New Year ***

Yours in the faith,Wayne and Carol OsbornePotentate & First Lady


PARDUE, William Donald

W.D. “Bill” Pardue passed peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, November 21, 2016, after a sudden onset of Leukemia and a rapid decline. He joined his wife of 68 years, Alma Lucille “Tulie”, who had passed 8 months earlier, in heaven. Bill was born in Dallas, Texas, to William Ray and Ella Clementine Gawne Pardue on August 26, 1927. He gradu-ated from Crozier Tech High School through a special DISD pro-gram for Veterans following his service in the Merchant Marines in World War II. Bill and Tulie married on June 11, 1948. They had 3 sons and 1 daughter, W.D. “Don” Jr of Heath, Stephen Ray Pardue of Rockwall, Donna Lucille Pardue Robinson of Caddo Mills and Randal Wayne Pardue of Dallas. Bill started a concrete and construction business with a pickup and a cement mixer after the war. He grew that business to include home and apartment construction and apartment own-ership and management. His homes were featured in the Dallas Parade of Homes. His apartment developments provided housing for thousands of people across the metroplex. He had the joy of

working with his sons and grandsons in his business. His ‘retirement’ was spent running cattle operations on his W2 Ranches in Caddo Mills, Texas, and Carey, Idaho. Bill loved the outdoors. He worked outside, was an avid hunter, fisherman, gardener, snow and water skier and world traveler. He took his morning walk and did his exercises every day, rain or shine. He was obsessive about health and fitness and was in amazing shape. He cer-tainly did not look 89. Although Bill was a successful man, success was not what defined him. He was a humble man who thought about others more than himself. He was a generous man, giving to help plant churches, start businesses, fund a first home, buy a car, pay medical expenses and supporting his church, First United Lutheran Church. His deals were often sealed with a good faith hand shake. Bill helped others through his involvement with the Masons, Shriners and various hospital boards. Bill was a Scottish Rite Mason and was honored with the Thirty-Third Degree Inspector Honorary in 1995. He was a York Rite Mason and was awarded the “Red Cross of Constantine”. He was a member of the John L. DeGrazier Lodge #1349 and was a past Master Scout. He received the 65 year Service Award from the Claude L. Austin Lodge #1450. He served as a District Deputy Grand Master for the Grand Lodge of Texas. Bill was a Master Mason and received the prestigious Golden Trowel Award in 2015. He served as Potentate of the Dallas Hella Shrine in 1984. Bill served on the Board of the Shriner’s Hospi-tal in Houston for 12 years and had the title of Board of Trustees Emeritus. He donated the statue of the Shriner and child (Silent Messenger) that stands in front of the Houston hospital. Bill was a Certified Peace Officer of the State of Texas and a Dallas County Constable Deputy. Bill’s selfless generosity was felt most profoundly by his family. He cared for Tulie for 5 years as she battled Parkinsons and LBD, setting an example for all by his love and sacrifice. His W2 Ranch was the family gathering place. He taught his grandkids and great-grandkids to fish, took them for rides on the tractor and golf carts, did target practice with the bigger kids and fashioned a 9 hole golf course out of pasture land. He built a beautiful place that is now the home of special memories. Bill is survived by his 4 children and their spouses, 14 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. Family received friends on Friday, November 25, 2016 at Restland Funeral Home. Service were held on Saturday, November 26, 2016 in the Memorial Chapel at Restland. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children at Shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/donate.

Adapted from the obituary published in the Dallas Morning News on Nov. 25, 2016


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A FRATERNAL NEWSLETTER November 2016

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A Message From The Public Relations ChairmanDear Fellow Nobles,

This certainly is an exciting time of year for our Shriners organizations. The Shriners Hospitals for Children Open concluded recently – it was

a terrific tournament, and our patients were outstanding in their roles as standard bearers, presenters of the Hospital Experience, and even as golfers. We are confident their self-esteem, grace and abilities brought home the meaning and importance of Shriners Hospitals. Our nobles who helped out in so many ways, especially as official volunteers, also did a tramendous job, and we are very grateful for their hard work and dedication.

The New Year will kick-off with the annual, iconic Rose Parade. Since the parade is televised nationally and internationally, our presence in the parade brings us incalculable media exposure, and the opportunity to introduce Shriners Hospitals for Children® and Shriners International to countless people worldwide. And, later in January is the 92nd East-West Shrine Game® in St. Petersburg, Florida. We look forward to having as many of you as possible join us for a day of fun and football.

And, while it is still a few months away, it’s not too early to make your plans to attend Imperial Session, July 9-13 in Daytona Beach, Florida. We are adding several new activities that will appeal to different interests and age groups. For example, there will be a golf tournament, motorcycle ride and nightly live entertainment in the band shell on the beach. We will be providing plenty of information on these and other events throughout the coming months. Imperial Session is the time we

get together as one huge Shriner family, and we would love to see everyone there.

Thank you for everything you do for Shriners International and Shriners Hospitals for Children.

Yours in the faith,

Imperial Chief Rabban and Imperial Public Relations Chairman

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Nile News From Queen Anna GareyDecember 2016 Article

I hope that everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving and were able to spend time with those who are important to you.

Several of our Clownettes participated in the Veteran’s Day Parade on November 11th and I enjoyed being a part of this wonderful tribute to our veterans. The weather was beautiful and we all had such fun!

I want to extend a special thank you to Princess Tirzah, Carol Barrera for a fantastic Queen’s Ball/CRA Fundraiser on November 19th. She did an outstanding job and everyone had a great time! Also, thanks to all of her volunteers who assisted in making this a success-ful fundraiser. A lot of hard work and planning went into this evening and Pr. Carol went above and beyond to in hopes that it would generate generous contributions and provide everyone a great evening. My thanks to the many Nobles in attendance whose generosity and support is very much appreciated.

I want to remind all our members that we will have a BBQ dinner prior to Session at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 7th. I will provide the beef brisket and ask those who would like to add to the meal to please bring sides and desserts.

We will be honored by the presence of our Supreme Queen Cathy Carol Rose on Friday, January 6th. She will attend our Ceremonial scheduled for 2:00 p.m. that day. There will be a banquet in her honor that evening at 6:00 p.m. in the Terrace Ballroom. Tickets for the banquet are still available for $30 each (contact Pr. Amy Kirkpatrick).

In preparation for the Ceremonial, we will have an Officers practice (if you have chair, please be there) on December 14th and December 28th at 7:00 p.m.

I hope you all have a wonderful holiday season. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

In Nile Love,Queen Anna GareyShalman Temple No. 90

Upcoming events/dates:Dec. 7th D.O.N. SessionJan. 4th D.O.N. SessionJan. 6th Supreme Queen’s Visit and Ceremonial


Annual Meeting of Hella TempleTransaction of Regular Business, Election of Officers and Representatives for 2017

Thursday, December 15, 2016All members of Hella Temple are urged to attend this important meeting. Your presence will be a compliment to our retiring

Potentate and will also serve as evidence of good wishes on the part of our nobility to our new Potentate and his Divan.2016 Or 2017 Dues Card Required Please Wear Your Fez

Official Notice As required by the By-Laws of the Imperial Council of our Order, Notice is hereby tendered to the membership of Hella Shrine that the regular annual session of the Temple will be held in the Hella Shrine Ballroom, 2121 Rowlett Rd., Garland, Texas, 75043, on December 15, 2016. Dinner at 6:30 pm, Stated Meeting at 7:30 pm. Ladies entertainment 7:30 pm. At this meeting, officers for the coming year will be elected and such other business transacted as is proper and which usually comes before the annual meeting. The Imperial Council By-Laws require every Temple to quote the following Imperial Council By-Laws. Candidates MUST be in GOOD STANDING.

Section 325-10“(a) The printing, publication or distribution of resolutions, letters, telegrams, tickets or other devices, by a Noble, suggesting, recom-mending, opposing or containing the names of proposed candi-dates for office in the Temple is prohibited.(b) For any violation of (a), the Imperial Potentate may suspend any offending Noble, and he may declare the election of officers void and order a new election.(c) At least one week prior to the Annual Meeting or any election, the Temple Recorder shall mail to each member a notice contain-ing this section.”Wayne Osborne, Potentate Roger Carney, PP, Recorder

Annual Election of OfficersDivan Line Officers Must Be Selected Wisely

We are genuinely grateful that our Temple has been favored in past years and is currently favored with sin-cere, honest, able and devoted leader-ship through its elected Officers. How-ever, external vigilance must be wisely and thoughtfully exercised by the vot-ing membership in order to perpetuate a high caliber of leadership! Every Noble is a good Noble... but it does not necessarily follow that every Noble is fitted to meet the rigor-ous demands imposed upon Divan Of-ficers and Potentates. So let us be fair, honest and wise in the all important matter of electing to Office only men who are eminently qualified for the job. We all know that with honor comes respon-sibility. And while there is high honor associated with a Divan Office, the ensuing responsibilities entail a lot of time consuming, energy consuming, WORK!

So That You May Know The Nobility of Hella Temple will elect its Officers at the Annual Meeting, December 15, 2016. We believe some of the points established in this article will be very helpful to you in selecting your Offi-cers for Hella Temple. Our desire to be of help to our Temple has prompted us to present it to you for your consider-ation

The Elected Divan A Noble can be a good fellow, a hard worker and a loyal Shriner... and yet lack the basic qualifications which make a good Potentate. Unless a Noble is fully qualified for the job, it is unfair both to himself and to his Temple in seeking the Office or allowing his fel-low Nobles to support and promote his candidacy Each Shrine Temple needs and requires able leadership. The normal starting point of that leadership is dem-onstrated by what the candidate has done previously serving in the elected and appointed officers of the Temple. The following Check List may prove helpful in evaluating potential candi-dates for the vacant offices. However, no thinking man would be so naive or presumptuous as to believe that any one Noble could possibly embody all of the virtues, talents and qualifica-tions which are set forth in this Check List. Nevertheless the List has practical value... for self evaluation by the Noble whose ultimate aspiration is the Office of Illustrious Potentate and for evalua-tion of potential candidates by the vot-ing members.

Qualifications for Hella Temple Office.The candidates should have demon-strated:-Leadership-Executive Ability-Business Sense-Community Standing and Influence-Well Poised-Good Health-Diplomacy-Stage Presence-Competent Organizer and Promoter-Possess Social Graces-Financially Secure-Energy and Vitality-Free to devote ample time-Capable of building Public Relations-Good Habits and Moral Character-INTEREST IN THE SHRINE-Ability to give and get cooperation-Capable of delegating responsibility-Understanding beforehand with wife and family

When the members of a Shrine Temple elect a Noble to any office, they are placing this Noble in the Di-van Line on the assumption that he will prove qualified and worthy of advance-ment to the High Office of Illustrious Potentate. Hence, it is quite evident the nominations should be based upon a thorough and accurate evaluation of character, ability, interest and experi-ence.


2016 Parade ScheduleBelow are the dates and places of the parades that are known at this time. This schedule is subject to change. - Everett Warner

Date Event

12/10 Terrell Parade

12/10 Quinlan Parade

12/10 Plano Parade- some local units

The Divan went to visit the Bowie/Cass Shine Club in Texarkana on Friday, December 2nd. It was our honor to bring in a new Noble as well as receiving a check for $8000.00 from their Hospital Drive.

ALL APPOINTMENTS BY A POTENTATE EXPIRE AT THE

END OF HIS TERM For the information of all Nobles, when a Potentate’s term of office expires, all appoint-ments made by him during his administration terminate. Appointments include but are not limited to, the Potentate’s Staff, the Appointive Divan, Ambassadors, Membership Representa-tives, Chairman of Committees and their mem-bers, Appointive Officers and Ceremonial Divan. On Occasion, it is mistakenly believed, or assumed by some Nobles, that their appoint-ments are permanent. This is not the case. Each Potentate, when he is installed in office as chief executive of a Temple of the Mystic Shrine must make his own appointments including the 1st and 2nd Ceremo-nial Masters, Director, Marshall, Captain of the Guard, Outer Guard and Chaplain. The Potentate has the power and authority under the Imperial Shrine Law to replace every appointee or he may, if he believes it to be in the best interest of the Temple, retain all appointees by re-appointment. Traditionally many Nobles of demonstrat-ed ability are continued in office or appointment by re-appointment. But this is at the will and pleasure of the incoming Potentate. If a Noble is to continue in his appointive office or position, by re-appointment, he will be notified by the incoming Potentate, to that affect. Should any Noble not holding an appoint-ment by the current Potentate, wear a fez car-rying a title bestowed upon him by a previous Potentate, the Noble wearing that fez does so in violation of the Imperial Code. In the event a Noble is not reappointed to a position, his feelings should not be offended as there are many good Nobles that deserve an op-portunity to serve Hella Temple.


- Unit Heads -- Club Presidents -

Did you see your Unit or Shrine Club article in this issue of the Camel’s Calf? NO? Well that means no one else did either! How are you going to let your members know what is go-ing on or where the next meeting is going to be? What about the NEW NOBLES? Get your information to [email protected] by the 10th of each month and keep everyone in-formed!

-- Attention --All Shrine Clubs and Unit Heads!

With the new year comes a changing of the guard with most Shrine Clubs and Units. Please provide the Hella offices with the new leaders of your Club or Unit as soon as possible.

The Camel’s Calf is a monthly maga-zine with articles written by and for the Nobles of Hella Temple. However, if the Nobles, Units, or Clubs do not sub-mit any articles, the magazine does not meet its intended purpose, to inform the Nobility of the events and activities of the Nobility. Please get your informative articles and pictures into the Camel’s Calf by the 10th of each month to [email protected]. – Typo

Mark Your Calendars

NOW!

Attention All Shrine Clubs and Unit Heads!The most important meet-ing you can ever attend as a Unit Head or a Shrine Club President is the Potentate’s Seminar. Each Unit and Shrine Club should have a representa-tive at this meeting!

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CarWrap City Benefits Hella Temple

Nobles, CarWrap City recently wrapped our new hospital van. The company is interested in working with Hella Shriners. They have offered Hella Shrine a 10% commission on any completed wrap sale when we refer someone to them. The interested person must mention Hella Shrine in order for us to receive the commission.

This is a good fundraiser that benefits the Temple.

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Hella Greeters SALUTATIONS AND FELICITATIONS from Hella’s Unit of first impressions. 2016 Presi-dent Steve Eason welcomes and invites all Nobles with their Ladies to join the Greeters and become the first Nobles that visitors see before Hella Stated Meetings and special functions. If you’re looking for a Hella Unit with minimum time commitment, this is it!! No drilling, no cooking and no musical instrument needed. All that is required is a friendly smile and the desire to become friends with every-one at Hella. If you’re interested, please contact us. The “Silent Messenger” statue that stands at the front of Hella Center for all to see was the inspira-tion of Greeter Elmer Ackerman. Come and be a part of it! For further information, contact Captain of the Guard, Steven Eason, Greeter President for 2016 at 469-667-4274 or at [email protected].

Greater Southwest Shrine ClubNobles - If You Live In The Oak Cliff, Cedar Hill, Lan-caster, Duncanville and DeSoto Areas, Come Join Us For Food, Fun, Fellowship and Parades!!!!!! To all Nobles and their Ladies, the GREATER SOUTHWEST SHRINE CLUB 2017 President, Clark Miller, welcomes you to join us for lunch, fun, fel-lowship, and also participate with us in the upcoming parades. By actively participating in local community parades and activities, we bring the message of Shriners to the people. Attending our meetings is a great opportu-nity to keep up with the activities and business at Hella. At our next meeting, we will be discussing our plans for 2017. We have events coming up in DeSoto, Lancaster, Cedar Hill, Red Oak, Ovilla and Waxahachie to consider. Come join us at Ojeda’s Restaurant, 2109 N. Hampton Rd, DeSoto, Tx. at 2:30 pm on Sunday, February 5th. Cash Bar is avail-able. For more information please contact Secre-tary/Treasurer SK at 214.704.6699. Look for us at HellaShriners.org and click on our club link. Come join us for a good ole’ Hella of a good time!!!!

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THE PUBLIC RELATIONS VOICE November 2016

Be Burn Aware Campaign Launched

Here’s how you can help: � Be the Voice of Fire and Burn Safety in Your Community: Fresh cut Christmas trees are the most dangerous source of house fires during the holidays. One of the key ways to educate the community about tree safety is to take the information to the source – anywhere live trees are sold.

� Create a Visible Reminder: Shriners Hospitals for Children created Fezzy-themed Be Burn Aware tree tags with useful tips to keep Christmas trees safe from fire. These tree tags can be taken to local tree distributors and handed out at community events. Start your outreach as soon as local retailers beginning setting up for tree sales.

As part of our continued partnership with the National Association of School Nurses (NASN), we are pleased to announce that the Shriners Hospitals Be Burn Aware program is prominently featured in the November issue of NASN School Nurse magazine as follows:

» The ABCs of Burn Care for School-Age Children article by Philip Chang, M.D., of Shriners Hospitals for Children — Cincinnati

» A sample of the Be Burn Aware activity book, encouraging nurses to order them for their schools

» A full page ad highlighting Shriners Hospitals for Children as the leader in pediatric burn care

Additionally, a NASN Radio podcast interview with Dr. Chang will be available soon. To listen to the podcast, please visit schoolnursenet.nasn.org/resources/nasnradio.

� Click here to visit the materials ordering system on shrinersvillage.com to order your safety tip cards.

� Click here for a printable version of the tree tag.

Spread the Word: We encourage you to share this useful information with your friends, family, businesses and the public at any appropriate community event.

For more information, please visit beburnaware.org.

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Shriners Hospitals featured in November NASN School Nurse Magazine

According to a survey recently commissioned by Shriners Hospitals for Children, many Americans do not follow key fire and burn safety tips during the holiday season, which can be one of the most dangerous times of year. That is why, on November 15, Shriners Hospitals for Children once again began to promote holiday fire safety and burn prevention with the Be Burn Aware campaign.

Shriners Hospitals for Children has released public service announcements (PSAs), featuring actor Joe Minoso of NBC’s hit show Chicago Fire, that urge families to take precautions like watering live Christmas trees daily to reduce fire risks. A holiday fire safety and burn awareness quiz is also now available on beburnaware.org to test public knowledge and provide tools to learn more.


THE PUBLIC RELATIONS VOICE November 2016

CONTACT USShriners International Headquarters: Public Relations Department, 2900 Rocky Point Dr., Tampa, FL 33607

813-281-8162 | [email protected]

� Date: Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017

� Time: 3 p.m. EST

� Location: Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, Florida

� Television: Broadcast on NFL Network

� Radio: International Radio Broadcast by East-West Shrine Game Radio Network

*A link to listen live to the online radio broadcast will be available on the website on game day.

Special Tickets for Shriners and their Guests are Now Available The $30 Premium Reserved Seating Ticket Packages include a premium location reserved seat, $10 concession voucher and 2017 game calendar. Advance sale only, and payment required at time of purchase. To order, call 813-281-8686.

The 2017 Shriners Hospitals for Children College Classic returns to Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas, March 3 - 5, 2017.

The three-day tournament will feature the University of Mississippi, Baylor University, Texas Tech University, Texas A&M University, Texas Christian University and Louisiana State University.

For more information, to purchase tickets, or to watch video highlights from the 2016 Shriners Hospitals for Children College Classic, please visit houston.astros.mlb.com/hou/ticketing/college_classic.jsp.

*Earn 20 percent commission on the purchase of 10 or more Premium Reserved Seating Packages.

Host a Watch PartyThe East-West Shrine Game has proven to be a successful membership recruitment event; we encourage nobles who cannot attend the game in person to host a watch party at your temple during the live game broadcast on NFL network.

If you are planning on hosting a watch party, let us know. You will be provided with a watch party package to help promote your event, which includes game posters, brochures, trivia questions and fun giveaways. For more information, call 813-281-8686, or email [email protected].

To learn more about the East-West Shrine Game, please visit shrinegame.com.

Be sure to join us for an exciting day of football at the 2017 East-West Shrine Game. The East-West Shrine Game continues to be an important part of America’s football tradition, giving top college players a chance to showcase their talents to NFL scouts and a national television audience, while also benefiting Shriners Hospitals for Children.

Start Planning Now for the 2017 East-West Shrine Game

Save the Date » Jan. 21, 2017: 92nd East-West

Shrine Game » Jan. 28 – Feb. 5, 2017: 2017 Imperial

Potentate Caribbean Cruise » March 3 – March 5, 2017: 2017

Shriners Hospitals for Children College Classic

» May 3 – May 4, 2017: 2017 Shriners Public Relations Conference

» July 9 – July 13, 2017: 2017 Imperial Session of Shriners International

2017 Shriners Hospitals for Children College Classic


DeMolayA Life Changing Experience !

Helping the YOUNG MEN of Today … Become the LEADERS of Tomorrow !

DeMolay is a premier leadership organization for boys from ages 12 to 21 that was founded in 1919. As a Masonic sponsored youth group with Chapters throughout America, it focuses on the following.

Leadership Confidence

Patriotism Character

Loyalty Chivalry

Integrity Fun

Respect Teamwork

Brotherhood Friendship

Responsibility Commitment

Accountability Positive Social Skills

Positive Mentoring Strong Adult Role Models

Community Awareness and Involvement

Well known DeMolays Include: Tom Leppert (recent Dallas mayor), Walt Disney (creator of Disney World), John Wayne (film star), Frank Borman & Edgar Mitchell (astronauts), Mel Blanc (voice of Bugs Bunny and others), Terry Bradshaw & Fran Tarkenton (athletes), plus many governors, legislators, journalists, businessmen, authors, attorneys, doctors & more.

Annual Events: Toys for Tots Dance, Frank Marshall Competition, Masonic Youth Camp, ‘Law Makers’ for a weekend inthe seats at the Texas State Capitol, and the Texas DeMolay State Conclave, with competitions, presentations & games.

Please share this with the parents and young men you know. More information is available at the following web sites.www.demolay.org www.texasdemolay.com

For More Information about DeMolay in the North Texas Area, Please Contact Ben Wilson at 214-402-3643.


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Hella Clowns and some very strange

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2016 Hella Halloween

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2016 Hella Fall

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A lot of time and hard work goes into giving our new Nobles a fantastic Ceremonial. Thanks to everyone who made it happen!


2016 Hella military &

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We can never say Thank You enough to these brave people who have put their lives on the line to protect us and our free-doms.


2016 sHalman Queen’s

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Sales of special ticket packages have officially kicked-off for the much anticipated 2017 East-West Shrine Game®, including a special Premium Reserved Seating Ticket Package for Shriners (and their guests).

Premium Reserved Seating Ticket Package Information:

Price: $30 per person*

Package Benefits: • Reserved seat in a premium section at

Tropicana Field

• $10 concession voucher

• 2017 East-West Shrine Game calendar

Group Opportunity: Groups of all sizes can easily be accommodated with this package. Plus, your group can earn 20% commission for your temple on the purchase of 10 or more Premium Reserved Seating Ticket Packages!

Our game office will gladly provide you with posters, brochures, and fliers, to help you promote your group trip to the 2017 East-West Shrine Game!

Purchase Information: To purchase your Premium Reserved Seating Ticket Package, call our game office at 813-281-8686. This package is available to Shriners and their guests by advance purchase only. Packages cannot be held for payment; payment must be made in full at time of purchase by credit card.

*Tickets cannot be refunded or exchanged; they cannot be replaced if lost, stolen or destroyed.

92ND EAST-WEST SHRINE GAME

JANUARY 21, 2017TROPICANA FIELD | ST. PETERSBURG, FL

SHRINEGAME.COM

PREMIUM RESERVED SEATING TICKET PACKAGE FOR SHRINERS Now Available


Sales of special ticket packages have officially kicked-off for the much anticipated 2017 East-West Shrine Game®. The annual pre-sale opportunity for returning VIP Club Suite Ticket Package buyers begins on May 1 and ends June 30. General sale for new VIP guests begins on July 1. This package is available to Potentates, Divan members, and their guests, by advance purchase only.

VIP Club Suite Ticket Package Information:

Price: $50 per person*

• Exclusive access to the VIP Club Suite at Tropicana Field, which includes premium suite-level club seating, food and refreshments (cash bar available)

• Commemorative lapel pin

• 2017 game calendar

• Special recognition for the 2016 Potentate, if attending the game, to include pre-game introduction on the field and photo recognition in the official game program**

Purchase Information: To purchase your VIP Club Suite Ticket Package, call our game office at 813-281-8686.

Packages must be paid for in full at the time of purchase by credit card (packages cannot be held for payment). Space is limited; this ticket package will sell out.

*Tickets cannot be refunded or exchanged; they cannot be replaced if lost, stolen or destroyed. Only persons with a VIP Club Suite ticket will be allowed entrance to the VIP Club Suite; no exceptions.

**Potentate recognition applies to 2016 Potentates only, if attending the game.



SHRINEGAME.COM

VIP CLUB SUITETICKET PACKAGE

FOR POTENTATES AND DIVAN MEMBERS


Since 1925, the East-West Shrine Game® has helped support Shriners Hospitals for Children®. Your support by attending, watching the game live, and donating to the game, has kept this tradition strong and helped raise support for our hospitals for over 90 years. We invite all nobles, ladies, family and friends to join in celebrating your football legacy at the 92nd East-West Shrine Game on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla. Below are exciting opportunities to share with nobles, to make the East-West Shrine Game your favorite group event!

Earn 20% commission on the purchase of 10 or more Premium Reserved Seating Ticket Packages: Large groups can easily be accommodated with this package, priced at $30 per person. Included is a reserved seat in a premium section at Tropicana Field, $10 concession voucher and 2017 game calendar. Advance sale only. Your 20% commission is given at time of purchase. To order, call 813-281-8686.

Earn 20% commission on General Admission ticket sales: Groups may request General Admission game tickets to sell, in advance, for a 20% sales commission. General Admission tickets are $15 each and seating is first-come, first-serve in lower levels at Tropicana Field.

Host a watch party: Proven to be a successful membership recruitment event, we encourage nobles who cannot attend the game in person to host a watch party at your temple during the live game broadcast on NFL Network. Fun promotional items are available for your watch party, including exciting giveaways, posters, brochures and trivia!

Advertise your group in the game program: Place an ad in the 2017 East-West Shrine Game program to promote your temple to thousands of game fans from across the world! Color, full-page, half-page and quarter-page ad space is available. Ad pricing and specs available upon request.

For more information, visit shrinegame.com or call 813-281-8686.



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Our fallen brothers who have gone on to ride the black camel before us.

We will miss them!

Brecheen, James Harold 04.13.2016Brown, Bird Allen 06/20/2016Bull, Robert Francis 06.28.2016Dean, Dr. Jack Frederick 07.08.2014Decker, Maurice Burnett 10.26.2016Douthit, Carl Staton 10.18.2016Edington, Bobby Jack 08.11.2016Gaddy, Armond Lee 06.22.2016Groce, James Edgar 06.05.2016Hawes, Everett Van 08.31.2016Herron, Chester Eugene 11.06.2016Hindman, Billy Paul 06.09.2016Holt, Homer, Jr. 10.03.2016King, Charles Donald 09.03.2016Krause, Rinhart James 08.29.2016Lopez, Reymundo V. 10.15.2016Moseley, Joe Gregg, Jr. 06.24.2016Moss, Joe Dale 08.26.2016Pilant, Stephen C., Sr. 09.17.2016Reynolds, Thomas William 08.31.2016Roll, Frederick Jacob 11.2015Whitaker, Wilson Bradley, Jr. 10.11.2016

Hella Shrine Membership Status

Membership as of 01/01/2016 2688

Current Year to-dateCreations 12 Affiliations 2Restored 17Associate Members 1 32 2720Demits -7Suspensions -10Deaths -82AMD 0Resigned 0Expelled 0 -99

Membership as of 10/31/2016 2621Net�Loss/Gain�for�2016� -67


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