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Pg. 1 PotentatePg. 2 MembershipPg. 3 Chaplain

Upcoming EventsJANUARY12th: Installation of 2019 Divan and Officers

FEBRUARY2nd: Hoedown/Winter Dance18th: Stated Meeting

MARCH2nd: Ceremonial22nd - 24th: Circus

www.aladdinshrine.org Volume XCI | Issue 1 January 2019

by Todd Jones, Potentate

Welcome to the 17 NEW Aladdin Nobles!

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Thank You!Happy New Year! Hopefully 2018 was an enjoyable year for you and your family. January 2019 is here and with it the start of a brand-new year for Aladdin. I would like to thank everyone for the support they have shown Jennifer and me for the last 7 years and look forward to many more years of service to Aladdin. As we move forward I trust you will support the 2019 divan and their efforts to improve the Aladdin Shrine for its members. The shrine is an organization that needs Shriners not just members (people who have cards but do not participate). Having only people who carry cards will one day sink our organization. Not mentoring the new members and bringing them along to replace us as we each fade into the sunset, and seeking members only, does not satisfy the need for the fraternity, and in turn the support for the hospitals. Our fraternity existed approximately 50 years before the first hospital was open (Mecca Temple was created in 1872, hospitals in 1922). We have to remember when we say “fraternity first” it’s about every aspect of being a Shriner. Without Shriners the hospitals can survive. They may no longer share the fez and the name that distinguishes it, but it is a noble cause in which people will

support even without the Shriners being the motivation behind the hospitals. We desperately need to focus on finding quality long-term members. Quality is about the individual’s dedication and support for the success of our fraternity. Mentorship is a major role in our growth. When we sign a petition we need to make sure we take care of that new Noble so that he is aware of what is going on, when it is going on, and how much we need his support. As I finish this last article I again wish to extend my thanks to everyone who has supported the temple this year. The building is not what makes Aladdin what it is, it is its members. So support and be proud of Aladdin so that future members see what an amazing organization to which we belong. Let us enter 2019 with a renewed vigor and passion for our fraternity and hospitals. Our clubs and units did an outstanding job supporting our hospitals this year. Let’s make it bigger for 2019. It’s not about one person, it’s about all our members joining hands and creating hope for the children we support.

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Elected DivanPotentate: Todd Jones

Chief Rabban: Rodney L. HoldrenAssistant Rabban: Zale A. Maxwell

High Priest & Prophet: Arthur L. WilsonOriental Guide: Roscoe R. SmithTreasurer: W. Garol Rogers, P.P.

Recorder: Donald G. Goodman, P.P.Appointed Divan

1st Ceremonial Master: Mark S. Froehlich2nd Ceremonial Master: Aaron M. Langhirt

Chaplain: George L. Bell

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Chad Dennewitz, Ext. 110Executive Directorcdennewitz@aladdinshrine.org

Jeff Carter, Ext. 109Circus Directorcircus@aladdinshrine.org Kim Luckeydoo, Ext. 103ASHAC & Circuskluckeydoo@aladdinshrine.org

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Todd Jones, Ext. 104Potentatetjones@aladdinshrine.org

Don Goodman, PP, Ext. 105Recorderdgoodman@columbus.rr.com

Garol Rogers, PP, Ext. 127Treasurergrogers@aladdinshrine.org

Maureen Warner, Ext. 112Accountantmmcgill@aladdinshrine.org

Cincinnati Hospital by D. Dee Mowry, PP & Richard “Dick” Clark

New Nobles for a New Year by Robert Warner

I give a great Aladdin Shriner’s welcome to all Nobles and Ladies to 2019. This year we will continue to focus on having fun as we continue to support and help children with world-class medical care. Just think how much that over $234,000 collected from Aladdin’s Tabloid efforts in 2018 will help our kids and keep our mission strong. However, we need to continue to reach out to our Masonic brothers and encourage them to be a part of this tremendous organization. What a perfect New Year’s Resolution for all of us to have. This is a resolution we all can keep – being a first line signer for a candidate for the March 2, 2019 Ceremonial! The more new Shriners, the merrier we will be. Recruiting a qualified Mason starts with a simple statement - “I think you would enjoy being a Shriner and appreciate all the benefits it has to offer.” This year there are many great Shrine events planned for Nobles of all ages. Scheduled events include trips, fundraisers, parades, dinners with dancing, zip lining, rappelling, Tabloid garage sale, and other special themed events for Nobles to enjoy fun and fellowship. Please make a commitment to attend at least one event at your Aladdin Shrine Temple. Bring a fellow Mason with you and let him see first hand what he is missing. Also, read your Aladdin’s Lamp so you don’t miss any event. The annual membership costs are about what it would cost to take your Lady out to a fine restaurant for dinner. Your membership will pay for itself if you attend only a few low cost events at the Aladdin Shrine. One of our first events is an old fashion “Hoe Down” dance on February 2, 2019. You cannot find a restaurant that includes food, music and dancing with beverages for $40.00 a couple (tip included)! Also, please ask a Noble who is under suspension to consider restoring his membership. Tell him about all the new things that the Shrine has to offer. Times and life events are always changing. The suspended Noble you know may now have the time to be an active Shriner. Many of us don’t realize that Aladdin Shriners lose more Nobles due to suspension than to the Black Camel. Whether in a club or unit, Aladdin Shrine has something to offer members of all ages and abilities. For a restoration fee of $89.00, he and his Lady can attend the low cost, high quality events and enjoy the awesome fellowship of being an Aladdin Shriner. Let’s start the New Year off right by keeping our New Year’s Resolutions of signing up a Mason to take part in the upcoming March Ceremonial. Continue to be active in your Blue Lodge and in your Scottish and York Rite bodies. Also, visit when the opportunity presents itself our Shriner Hospitals for Children and always be ready to ask a Brother Mason to become a proud member of the greatest philanthropic fraternity in the world.

The December meeting of the Board of Governors for the Cincinnati Shrine Hospital was really in the “Spirit of Christmas” with $320,454.27 contributed to the hospital. Of course $215,000.00 was from Aladdin. This included the Tabloid monies ($79,000) and the ASHAC contributions. Imperial representative, Mark Hartz, was in attendance and expressed his appreciation. This amount collected today exceeded the stretch goal for Cincinnati. Updated Regulations and Procedural Rules for Shriners Hospitals for Children were reviewed. A major change which will impact Aladdin is that now a Shrine Temple may have only one Associate Member. A temple/divan may nominate any number of candidates who will then be interviewed by the Hospital Board of Governor’s Nominating Committee who will select just one candidate. There is no definitive information regarding possible changes to the SHC Cincinnati. Talks are ongoing with the next series scheduled for January 8-9, 2019. The January Board of Governors meeting will be January 30, 2019.

Left to Right: Imperial Sir Mark Hartz, Richard Clark, Associate Member; D. Dee Mowry, PP, BoG, Tim Mason, BoG Chair

In MemoriamDavid A. Alba

Orlan C. Cooper

John E. Davis

Donald E. Ingold

Joseph W. Pratt

Marcellus M. Truxal

69th ANNUALALADDIN SHRINE

CIRCUS

Ohio Expo Center, Celeste Center

March22-24, 2019

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Tabloid by Bob Stevenson

George Bell, Chaplain

Chaplain’s Log “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.” (Mathew 5:11-12). Beyond the first message of great light, given as the “beatitudes” in the final listing is found a foretelling of treatment extended to disciples and prophets. Shriners are given like-treatment in the fraternal networking after crossing on their journey into a vast unknown travel ahead. For us all, 2019 promises the same venture with the 4,000 and more, who have remained banded together to work in Aladdin for yet another trip! Come on board now as we seek Master Masons to achieve as Nobility, the rewards of helping deliver the “MIRACLES” for kids receiving our care every day of the new year.

“Sweet mercy is nobility’s true badge.” - William Shakespeare (1564 - 1616), “Titus Andronicus”, Act 1 scene 2 We wish all a very happy and healthy 2019. We thank all of you, and those who came before us, for all they have done for Shriners Hospitals for Children Lexington, Erie & Cincinnati. $8,154,301.44 has been raised since 1978. $234,810.05 was raised in 2018. Countless hours and miles have been driven by our RoadRunners insuring our kids get the treatment they need. The Shrine family has indeed shown sweet mercy to so many children and their families over the years, Shakespeare was right…no matter how many pins and badges we receive, this is our Nobility’s true badge! May God bless us everyone!

Aladdin Bands by Phillip Harbarger

The Jazz Band performed in Marysville as part of the Marysville concert series. There was a nice turn out the night of the concert; a little over 100 people. Thank you to the Marysville Arts Council. A “Tip of the Fez” to Chris Skudder who has done a great job chairing the Salvation Army Red Kettle program. To all the nobles, wives and friends who helped ring the bell or playing music in the two time slots; a big thank you! A special thank you to those who were able to come by and do back-to-back time slots. This has been a great year of activities for the bands; Concert, Jazz, and Dixieland. To all the musicians who showed up and played in the concerts or parades; a big thank you from the Directors and President of the Executive Board. At this time, we would like to say welcome to Mark Luckeydoo who is now the newest member of the Executive Board acting as Vice President and Phillip Harbarger who is moving up to the position of President. We give a “Tip of the Fez” and thank you to outgoing President Dave Colburn.January Dates 12 – Shrine Annual Meeting & Installation of Officers 22 – Band Annual Meeting 7:30pm – BALLROOM STAGE AREA 29 – First 2019 Concert Band Rehearsal – 7:00-8:30pm We performed at the ceremonial this year. To the new nobles: we are looking for musicians or quartermasters. If you know anyone who plays and would like to be a part of our band, please contact the Director of the band, James Esswein; you can get his email or phone number from the office or www.aladdinshrine.org. I hope to see everyone at the annual band meeting. Until next time: “Keep your feet to the ground and keep reaching for the stars.” – Kasey Kasem

Past Masters by Timothy Ward

Thank you goes to all of the nobles from our unit who participated in the Shrine Ceremonial. The Past Masters Unit was well represented at Grand Lodge on October 13th. Steve Cokonougher was reinstalled as Grand Treasurer. In addition, John Hollback, Tim Rice and Randy Cottrill were reappointed as district deputy grand masters. Our 2019 unit officers were elected at our last meeting. President Dave Gubanc, First Vice President Matt Carson, Second Vice President Keith Fields, Secretary Clayton Weber and Treasurer Ed Dressel. Bill Estell was appointed Chaplain. The executive board members are Jim Moser, John Sanborn, Jim Stelzer, Garry Fortner and Doug Hoover. Congratulations go to all and we look forward to another very successful year as a unit. Pete Hammond has agreed to become an assistant director and take over the casting from Phil Clouse. Phil announced his retirement from the assistant director position and I want to thank him for all that he has done for the unit over the past 16 years. Our Past Masters Unit Christmas Party was held on Monday, December 3rd at Der Dutchman. Dave Gubanc did an excellent job arranging the dinner and gifts for our special ladies as well as a gift for all who were in attendance. The installation of our officers and trustees was performed by Ill. Sir Ron Leonard. We will be performing the second section of the Master Mason Degree at Columbus 30 on January 8th. If you would like to participate, please give Pete Hammond a call.

Hilltop SC by Mike Martin

By the time you’ve read this we will have had our annual Christmas Party and Installation of officers for the New Year. The meeting was held at Ann & Tony’s in West Jefferson. The meal was great as usual: prime rib, walleye filet and lasagna. The officers for the 2019 year are George Buttrick, President; Michael Gliem, Vice President; Dave Minton, Treasurer; Mike Martin & Art Groves, Recording Secretaries. The officers were installed by Mike Tyne, PP. The club gave out 3 education scholarships. Nobles, our regular meetings are on the first Wednesday of the month at York Steak House on West Broad Street. Social at 6:00 p.m., meeting at 7:00 p.m. Come out, support your club and bring your significant other.

Membership StatisticsMembership As Of 1-1-2018 Regular Members 4,294Associate Members 46Total Membership 4,340 Current Year To DateCreations 13 34Affiliations 0 1Restored 5 31 Associates 0 1 Total Additions YTD 67

Current Year To DateDemits 0 13Suspensions 1 1Deaths 6 147Assoc. Dropped 0 17Reversals 0 0Resignations 2 6 Total Deletions YTD 187 Membership As Of 11/30/2018: 4,220

“Thank You” to the Aladdin Shrine Photography Club for

capturing so many memories at our events!

If you have a love for photography and would like

to join the club, contact President Mark Layman atmark.r.layman@gmail.com

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Brutal Brothers by Brutal Bill

If you are interested in chairing this event please contact Rodney Holdren

MONSTER•MOTOR•MADNESS

2019 Event Chairman Needed!

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December started out with the Ceremonial. Seventeen new nobles were welcomed into Aladdin with all the pomp and circumstance that goes with the first section and the fun and games that are part of the second section. The Brutal Brothers were out in full force to provide assistance for the entire day. Hats off to apprentice, Robert O’Brien for stepping in to the Captain of the Guard slot. That is a speaking part and he handled it like a pro.

The first “Night in the Oasis” membership event that was held in November appears to have been successful, as several attendees also joined Aladdin at the Ceremonial. By the way, the Brutal Brothers were able to secure 2 new applicants for the Unit. The second weekend of December found the Brutal Brothers hosting Illustrious Sir Todd Jones and the rest of the Divan for our annual Potentate’s Visitation. Outgoing Chief Seamus outdid himself in planning the menu of Swiss Steak and stuffed Chicken Breast. Brevity of speech was the rule of day, but all the Brutal Brothers want to thank Illustrious Sir Todd and Lady Jennifer for an outstanding year of leadership. It was delightful to see so many sweethearts come out. Beverly Healy, Barbara Braun, Mary Jones, Deborah Cohen, and Carolyn Petrie all braved the cold to join us. December 23rd found Kenji Prince holding his annual Haircut Marathon and food drive at his barbershop. In 2018, over 4,000 cans of food were collected and more than 200 heads of hair were cut. Our featured Brutal Brother this month is incoming Chief Matt Rumer. Matt became a Master Mason and a Shriner in 2000. His journey across the sands of the desert was interrupted for a time, but he renewed his interest in both Aladdin and the Brutal Brothers in 2014. Matt has served in Blue Lodge twice as Worshipful Master. 2019 will find Matt, in addition to BB Chief, serving as either Junior or Senior Wardens in Chapter, Council and Commandry; Ambassador for Scottish Rite; membership in a couple of Shrine Clubs, and the Ohio Gun Collectors Association. Matt has served on Staff and as Assistant Ceremonial Director in 2018. The later was in preparation to become Ceremonial Director in 2019. By the way, Matt will become a grandfather this year. Matt’s field of employment is Specialized Maintenance, which is a cross between engineering and maintenance. He is a whiz at electrically charged benches. Past Director’s Bob Beymer and Duane Hays are both home from recent stays in the hospital. Dennis Feyh is home recovering after recent surgery on his back. Please take a knee and pray for their speedy recovery.

Pickaway SC by Roger Fausnaugh

We hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Our meeting was called to order by President Kirk Patrick at 7:00 pm. Noble Rocky Arledge led us in prayer and Noble Mike Laws led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Noble Roger Fausnaugh read the minutes and a motion was made by Noble Carl Hemming and seconded by Noble Rocky Arledge to accept. Noble Jim Willeford gave the treasurers report and a motion was made by Noble Carl Hemming and seconded by Noble Mike Laws to accept. Members voted in favor of the motions. A get well card was sent to Noble Kevin Hulse. He is recovering from a knee replacement. We were also informed that Noble Greg Shires had fallen and broken a rib. During our business meeting, Noble Jim gave us a breakdown on the Pumpkin Show finances. Noble Roger reported that he sent out the 2019 dues notices. Newly elected officers for the coming year will be President Mike Laws, Vice President Rocky Arledge, Treasurer Richard Disbennett, and Secretary Roger Fausnaugh. For the good of the order, Noble Carl brought up the idea that we would have a steak dinner on January 28th for everyone who worked during the Pumpkin Show. The members voted in favor of the dinner. A Thank You goes out to all of last year’s officers and committee chairmen. There was a total of 9 members at the meeting. The meeting was closed at 7:45 pm by President Kirk.

Matt Rumer, Seamus Lewis, Clay Jones, Illustrious Sir Todd Jones

Jill Jones and First Lady Jennifer Jones

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Union County SC by Dave Brinson

WOW! It seems like yesterday that I was writing my first article for 2018 and now as you read this article, 2018 will be in our rear view mirror and we will be begin work on making plans for a successful 2019. December was a busy month for the Union County Shrine Club. Our Tin Lizzy club participated in parades in Milford Center and Marysville celebrating the Holiday Season. These parades are always well attended as people enjoy witnessing the antics of our drivers and little cars. We also had our annual Christmas party and once again we had good representation from the Club members as well as the Divan. With great food, fellowship and entertainment fun was had by all. Our club officers have been installed for 2019 and I know that they are all biting at the bit to make 2019 more successful than 2018. We have already begun planning events and fundraisers so if you are interested and available please feel free to attend, participate or support your Union County Brothers as they work to help children lead a better healthier life. Speaking of fundraisers, if you have not purchased a $10 raffle ticket for the opportunity to win a beautiful handmade OSU Amish quilt please check with one of your Union County Brothers to see if tickets are still available. See Page 6 for a picture of the quilt. In closing we would be remiss if we did not take a moment to remember in our hearts and prayers the Brothers and fellow Nobles who we have lost this past year for all of their hard work and dedication over all these many years. The many Brothers and Nobles who have come before us have laid the foundation on which Free Masonry and the Shrine exist. I believe that they all look to those of us still on this earth to carry forward the principles they had dedicated themselves to. With that thought we need to all strive to make 2019 a better more successful year for the Shrine. As we all make resolutions for the New Year I would suggest that on top of that list should be to resolve ourselves again to “making a difference in someone’s life” and since we are Shriners first on our list will always be children. Children are our future and therefore it is incumbent upon each of us to build that future through healthy bodies and minds. As Shriners I know we all live this resolution throughout the year in many different ways. From the Union County Shrine Club: We hope you all had a very merry Christmas and have a very happy New Year!

Erie Hospital by Bob Stevenson & Tom McNeil

The November 2018 Board of Governors meeting was held November 14th, a week earlier than normal. This year was the earliest day Thanksgiving can fall on. To even things out, 2019 will be the latest day it can fall on, the 28th, so back to normal. More information you can’t convert to cash. We are looking forward to wrapping up a very successful year of providing our kids with the very best in care and positive outcomes. The year-end numbers will be in by early February and we can review the facts and figures. What we get to review each and every day are the smiles and the appreciation we receive from the kids and the parents that we help. We continue to look for new and different ways to help the kids in need and to expand our outreach. Medicine of all types are moving toward local availability. Perhaps in your communities you are seeing major hospitals opening remote locations to bring services closer to the need. Survey after survey indicates that today the need for local service grows stronger and stronger. We at Erie look toward meeting that need in the years to come. The newly defined committee structures issued by HQ were tried for the first time in November. Given a couple more months we will probably get the hang of it, but the timing is sure different. It has given all of us a chance to re-visit exactly what we are supposed to be involved in. It’s a very positive result. Another Board of Governors year is drawing to a close. Budgets have been submitted and approvals are due any day. Our annual holiday luncheon is after the December meeting, always a wonderful time for our Nobles and Ladies to spend time together, plus very good food provided by Zem Zem Shrine. The leadership for 2019 is Treasurer Howard Merritt, Jr, Al Koran Shrine; Secretary Kim Jeffreys, Zem Zem Shrine; Vice Chairman Roger Neff, Al Koran Shrine; Chairman Bob Stevenson, Aladdin Shrine. On behalf of all the staff, the Shrine Kids and their families, we wish you a most happy and prosperous 2019 and thank you in advance for taking advantage of the opportunities to help us help them. We can’t do it without each of you. And please…if you meet a RoadRunner, give him a big THANK YOU!

Robert Burns Birthday Celebration

A Traditional Scottish Dinner

Saturday, January 26, 2019Social at 5:00 pm

Festivities & Dinner begin at 6:00 pm

$30 Per PlatePurchase tickets onine:

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1801 Gateway Circle, Grove CityA Pipes & Drums Unit Fundraiser

Spring Ceremonial is March 2, 2019.New Candidate petitions are now available on the website.

www.aladdinshrine.org under the Forms Tab. Tabloid Chairman Bob Stevenson and Reception Unit Treasurer Mike JohnsonThe Reception Unit voted to dissolve its treasury and made a $6,800 donation to Tabloid.

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Beautiful, Amish-made quilt to be raffled off by Union County Shrine Club. Proceeds will benefit the Shriners Hospital for Children in Cincinnati.

Installation of 2019 Officers

January 12 2019

Each Noble is entitled to two complimentary tickets. Extra tickets are $20 each. Reserve your tickets today at: www.locallevelevents.com

2:00 pm Reception with Ladies2:30 pm Presentations4:00 pm Stated Meeting (Aladdin Room) Ladies Presentation (Oasis Room)5:30 pm Installation of Officers Dinner served after Installation8:00 pm Dance!

Aladdin Shrine Center1801 Gateway Circle • Grove City

Potentate-Elect Rodney L. Holdren and Lady Lisa

Shriner of the MonthNomination Form

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Why do you think this Noble deserves to be the Shriner of the Month?

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Washington Court House Christmas Parade

Washington Shrine Club Nobles Hal Haymaker, PR Marshall, Ken Arnold, Brad Smith, Ben Jamison, Bill Sowash, and Mike Callahan

Potentate Todd Jones, Oriental Guide Roscoe Smith, and Recorder Don Goodman, PP

Tim “Timmers” Jones

Brutal Brothers Pete Stanford and Kenji PrinceProvost Noble Mike Brumfield

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Morgan County Shrine Club Nobles David Martin, Bruce Brock (Pres.), Jeff Brock (Treas), Rick Casto (Sec.), Grand Master Jess Raines, and Paul Lane (VP)

The Pipes and Drums Unit played at their Potentate’s Visitation.

Noble Dean Gholson received a Meritorious Service Award at the Hospitality Unit Visitation.

Noble Gary Harding was appointed to the Ambassador’s Club during the Hospitality Unit Visitation.

Hospitality Kid’s Christmas Party (Photos taken by Brenda Layman)

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Clown Unit by Mike “P.N.C. BucketHead” ClarkP.N.C. BUCKETHEAD signing on. A short article to report for this month. When this Lamp is resting before you, things that happened in December are now just memories. We had the Aladdin Hospitality Kid’s Christmas party, a Nationwide Children’s Hospital event and our Clown Christmas party. In January, Rodney “U-Hoo” Holdren should be installed as the new Potentate. And uh, eh, there’s potential for another Clown to be a member of the Divan. Possibly the requirements in 2024 or ‘25 would be that everybody has to be dress out like in da 60’s man! Dudes gotta be wearing purple tinted glasses, bell bottoms, beads, stringy leather vest, flash’n peace signs, say’n “Right On!” or “Be Cool Dude” or “What’s Happening Man!” or “Far Out!”, flow’n to the music of Hendrix, Joplin, Stones, Who... Moving on, remember those in need, the sick and infirm: Tex had knee surgery; Pozi had shoulder surgery, and the ones who are not getting around like they use to such as Hobe and his wife, Toots, Fuzzy and his wife, HoHo, and Skippy. As always please keep these folks in your thoughts and prayers and other who are not mentioned here and try to visit them if possible or send a card to let them know that they are being thought of. Speaking of being thought of, there are a few “M.I.A’S in the clown unit. If anyone sees these M.I.A. rascals, please tell them to report in. Pozi is going bald quickly! Please keep the Front Line Warriors that have our “6th” (our back) 24/7: Military, Fire/EMS and Police! God Bless you all and be at peace in this crazy world! P.N.C. BUCKETHEAD signing out...

Lady B.J. and Noble Fred Gischler at the Clown Unit Christmas Party

It is again time to start thinking of our annual pilgrimage to South Carolina to enjoy fellowship and a little golf with 40 of your best (or soon-to-be) friends. Soon-to-be installed Illustrious Sir Rodney Holdren has scheduled April 7-11 for this year’s trip. There is an ad in this month’s Lamp detailing all the particulars. This year’s trip will be dedicated to the memory of Jack Davis. Jack got us started going to Santee 12 years ago and it is fitting that we remember his part in making this one of Aladdin’s premier activities. Hustle up and get signed up, spots are limited and this year will be something special.

Santee Golf Trip by Mike Johnson

Provost Unit by Chris Baer

The December monthly Provost Unit meeting was held in the Oasis room with Roy Heflin catering another fine meal consisting of prime rib, cheddar cheese covered roasted potatoes and various other sides with carrot cake for dessert. The 2018 parade season ended November 25 with the annual Washington Courthouse parade. It was a warm and sunny day the Sunday after Thanksgiving. Attached is a picture of Roscoe the mascot horse who preceded the Provost Unit directly behind the Divan. Roscoe had on new shoes and had another immaculate performance with no clean-up required to the delight of new Provost member Mike Brumfield who donned the prisoner uniform with bucket and shovel in hand. Roscoe has faithfully attended all horse friendly parades this past season representing T.B.D.U.I.A.L. The Provost Unit approved another substantial donation to the Ohio Sled Hockey Tournament scheduled for January 19-20, 2019. Approval was also given for a generous

donation to ASHAC in memory of Provost Nobles lost to the black camel during 2018. Membership Chairman Jeff Reams conducted the second reading of candidate John Mayer. Congratulations to John Mayer who was unanimously accepted as the newest Provost member. Quartermaster Barney Barnitz has a new supply of Provost Badge Fez Tassel Holders at a reasonable cost for Provost Nobles. Sunshine Committee Chairman Bob Albright related that a few Provost Nobles and their ladies could use a prayer for healing to aid in their full recovery.

Another reminder to all Provost Nobles regarding the 2019 roster update. All Provost Nobles are encouraged to verify and update the roster information; please contact Secretary Joey Brooks. The new 2019 Provost Directory is expected to be available in February, 2019. An important upcoming event is the Installation of Officers on January 12, 2019. All Provost Nobles are encouraged to attend the installation of Provost Noble Rodney Holdren as our 2019 Potentate. Make your reservation and come support all the Provost Nobles who will be installed as officers for 2019. The next Provost monthly meeting will be January 8, 2019.

January birthdays are Dick Fogt, Don Goodman, Rob Hartsell, Ernest Howard, Dale Parish, Bill Selsam and Dick Westinghouse.

Noble Chris Baer with Roscoe the mascot horse at the Washington Court House Christmas Parade.

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Shriners Hospitals for Children – Erie recently announced Richard A. Goldberg, D.O., has joined the team at the Erie Shriners Medical Center. As the only physiatrist practicing pediatrics in Erie, PA, Goldberg will focus on non-surgical care and work with kids who have conditions that cause pain and impair normal, everyday functions. Goldberg is board-certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation. He received his Doctor of Osteopathy degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency

at Johnson Rehabilitation Institute, John F. Kennedy Medical Center. “The ability to now offer physiatry services to our children and adolescents compliments the excellent patient care our orthopaedists and healthcare professionals provide at Shriners Hospitals for Children – Erie,” says Mary Jane Antoon, administrator, “Dr. Goldberg works with each patient and family, in concert with our multidisciplinary team, to develop an individualized plan of care with the goal of improving function, mobility and quality of life.

Shriners Hospital for Children - Erie Welcomes Richard A. Goldberg, D.O.

Thebes Temple by Kathy Amspaugh, Queen

The ladies of Thebes Temple #87 have been busy tying fleece blankets and making stuffed animals for the Lexington Shriners Hospital. The fleece blankets are the most desired item. The nurses try to give one to every surgical patient when they go to their recovery room. The December stated session and lunch was enjoyable. Secret Princess gifts were distributed and the 2018 Secret Princesses were revealed. Thebes Temple will be dark in January of 2019. No sewing or stated session is scheduled for January. The next stated session will be Wednesday, February 6, 2019. Sewing will resume on Wednesday, February 13, 2019. We congratulate our Thebes Temple member Lisa Holdren on becoming the First Lady of Aladdin Shrine Center of 2019. We wish Lisa and her husband Rodney, the Potentate-Elect for 2019, an enjoyable and successful year.

Baldwin SC by Ron Mahring

Baldwin Shrine Club of Mt. Vernon met November 29th at Mazza’s Restaurant. Noble Ed Cosby stated there were six Roadrunner trips with children in Novem-ber and so far two were scheduled for December. The Club will be present at the Licking County Shrine Potentate’s Visitation on December 14th. We will again be selling cheese and trail bologna. The Club applied to ASHAC for a Thermal Im-aging Camera for the Mt. Vernon Fire Department. It has been delivered to them and will make their jobs easier. We are proud to be able to assist them with the purchase of the Thermal Imaging Camera. Election of officers was held. President-Elect is Noble Paul Phillips, 1st Vice President Noble Ed Cosby, 2nd Vice President Noble Doug Thibaut.

BALDWIN SHRINE CLUB CHEESE SALE

Cheese Tubs from Schultz Cheese in Wisconsin2 lb. Cheddar Cheese: $13.50 each or $81 for a case of 6 (Can be used in cooking.)

14 oz. Horseradish: $7.00 each or 4 oz. Crumbled Bleu Cheese: $5.00 each

2 lb. Blocks of Pearl Valley Cheese: $9.50 eachMarble, Jalapeno Pepper, Mild Swiss, Sharp Cheddar, Horseradish, Colby, Baby Swiss

12 oz. Blocks of Pearl Valley Cheese: $5.00 eachMarble, Jalapeno Pepper, Mild Swiss, Hickory Smoked, Colby, Baby Swiss

Ring of Trail Bologna: $6.50 each

TO ORDER CONTACT Chuck Law Ed Cosby Ron Mahring

(614) 563-3720 (740) 397-0916 (740) 504-3561

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Northeast SC by Bill Kutschbach

At the Northeast Shrine Club, the year continues to be in full swing. The NESC and their ladies welcomed Illustrious Sir Todd Jones and Lady Jennifer, as well as the Divan and their Ladies to our annual “Potentate`s Visit” at our November meeting. In all, sixty-seven (67) Nobles and their ladies were present for a full homemade “Thanksgiving” Dinner consisting of turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, and all of the fixin’s. The evening was filled with fun and festivities. Thank you to Illustrious Sir Todd and The Aladdin Shrine for their attendance and support.

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Senior Shriners club55+ to Join | $10 Annual Dues | $10 Lunches

Contact a member to join!

Meetings held the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Berwick Party House, 3250 Refugee Road

Social at 11:30 am, Lunch at Noon

RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. WALK-INS WILL NOT BE ACCOMMODATED.

Legion of Honor by John Iben

We had our December 10th change of command and Potentate’s Visitation at Aladdin with over fifty in attendance. IALOH Commander Ray Combs was invited for the Installation of the 2019 Aladdin LOH Officers. The newly installed officers are CMDR Robert Spencer, 1st Lt CMDR Ronald Leonard, 2nd Lt. CMDR William Baker, 3rd Lt. CMDR William Fish, 4th Lt. CMDR Paul Hammond, Adjutant Joseph Fodor, Treasurer William Fish, Chaplain John Iben, Quartermaster Jeffery Radar, Protocol and Media Dick Luckay. Commander Robert Spencer has taken Command for the third time. He previously was Commander in 2007 and 2009. He said it gets easier each time and he is there to prove it. The Black Camel took Jack Davis. He was a Shriner since December 8, 1979 and later an Honorary Member of the LOH. Jack worked several years at the Muirfield Golf tournament for us. Once a Marine, always a Marine. We will miss his Fez. The LOH volunteered to serve dinner at Aladdin for the December Stated Meeting. I remember an old military saying, “never volunteer.” I guess it is often repeated because it just isn’t in our nature and we have a hard time learning it. The Washington Court House Parade on November 25th was well attended by the LOH. A total of eight attended: PC Michael Tyne (PP), 1st CMDR/PC Robert Spencer, PC Richard Ollila, Richard Disbennett, PC David Quinn, CMDR Joseph Fodor, Paul Hammond and TREAS William Fish. A picture is included. One LOH birthday is on January 7, Robert Ward. Happy Birthday.

Legion of Honor Nobles at the Washington Court House Christmas Parade

Kambri SC by Dick Brixner

Your Kambri Shrine Club held its annual Christmas Party at the Plumbers and Pipefitters Hall on Thursday evening, December 13th, 2018, with 49 Nobles, their ladies, and special guests in attendance. Noble Club President Tim Oliver opened the event with a warm welcome to all and asked Tom Fisher for the blessing. Noble Tim introduced Past Potentate Bill Estell and his lady, Carol, as well as special guests representing our local hospital, the Eagle’s, the Elks, and several other supporting organizations. A special thank you to Debbie Stillion for her assistance with the club flyers, and to Dunning Motors for the donation of a vehicle to take children to our Shriner’s Hospitals. It was then time to eat. Our evening meal was prepared by Shirley Dolan and her family. The menu consisted of salad, desserts, baked steak, chicken, homemade noodles, green beans, rolls, and of course, a “selection” of liquid refreshments. All was very good. Following the meal, our Past Potentate Bill Estell installed the officers for 2019; some in person and some not. Your officers for next year will be: President Russell McFarland, 1st Vice President Dick Bates, 2nd Vice President David Black; At-Large Representative is Tim Oliver; Secretary is Don Huston; Tabloid Chair is Buzzy Ferguson; Membership Chair is Ron LePage; PR chair is Dick Brixner. The office of treasurer is to be announced. We “think” the swearing in was official! A special thanks to Noble Tim Oliver and his lady, Kim, for all of the decorations. Noble Tim asked that Noble Tom Fisher and his lady, Helen, stand to be recognized. Tim went to their table and presented a gift certificate for the Bear’s Den in recognition of Tom’s many years as our club treasurer. He is stepping down as of December 31st. He received a round of applause for all of his hard work as our treasurer. Noble Tim introduced the entertainment for the evening, The Love Brothers. The group is led by the father and accompanied by his three sons. They performed several gospel tunes, a couple of Christmas tunes, and they did a very good job. As they finished their performance, there was a sudden sound of hoofs on the roof, and then the sound of jingle bells coming through the door, and yes, you guessed it: Santa and his elf Buzzy arrived. Santa presented all ladies with a special gift from Mosser Glass. Santa also presented a “special gift” to Shirley Dolan. As he prepared to re-join his reindeer on the roof, you could hear him say “Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night”. Noble Tim proceeded to thank all who brought gifts for secret Santa. We filled three, eight-foot tables with gifts for the children of Guernsey County. He then awarded eight poinsettias to the lucky ticket holders. He then called upon Noble Tom Fisher for the parting prayer and all left for the parking lot. Nobles, be sure your dues are paid to both Aladdin and Kambri Shrine for 2019. Watch your mailbox for upcoming events, and plan to be more active in 2019. It is your club, we are always open to ideas and suggestions to make improvements. Please feel free to share the same. See you at the next event!

Worthington SC by Bob Stevenson

December 6th was the annual Christmas gathering at Brookside Golf and Country Club. This is always the highlight of the Worthington Shrine Club year. In addition to a beautiful setting and great food and fellowship, a large group of toys was gathered for the kids at our hospitals in Lexington, Cincinnati and Erie. We had swearing-in of 2019 officers. President Wade Grosz; Vice President Bill Fish; Treasurer Wayne Miller and Secretary Russ Fish. We will now go dark for January and February. March 7th will see us at a new venue for the first time in many years. We will gather in the 2nd floor meeting room of The Rusty Bucket, 7800 Olentangy River Road, at the bottom of Worthington Hills. You will now order from the menu and be responsible for your own food and drink bill. There is an elevator available for those who prefer and the room offers a nice private area away from the main dining rooms. We have it booked through May and will see what everyone thinks about continuing in the fall. We are working on the programs but can report that Noble Fred Hower is back on April 4th, so get your weeds (not that kind) and questions together and we’ll see if we can stump Fred.See you all March 7th!

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The November 21st meeting of the Hardin County Shrine Club was held at the Hardin Memorial Veteran’s Clubhouse with 24 Nobles in attendance. Noble Earl Rice opened the meeting with prayer and Noble Vice President Joe Cramer led the pledge to the flag and conducted the meeting. The minutes of the October meeting were read by Secretary Noble Morris Johnson. They were approved by a motion made by Noble Don Doll and seconded by Noble Kevin Ridgeway. The treasurers report was given by Noble Kevin Ridgeway. The Club celebrated with a Christmas Party on December 15th in the Community Building at the fairgrounds. Steve Leopold was welcomed as a new club member. Theron Stout was a candidate at the December 1st Aladdin Ceremonial. Nobles Bud and Morris attended as well. The nominating committee announced the following Nobles for election: Joe Cramer, President, Keith McKee, 1st Vice President; Steve Ray, 2nd Vice President; Kevin Ridgeway, Treasurer; Morris Johnson, Secretary; and Steve Ray, Membership Chairman. All were voted in the affirmative and will be installed at the January meeting. Noble Ross Lohrber announced there are several Nobles who will be receiving membership awards at the upcoming Latham Awards night. Noble Greg Hinebaugh requested a donation for the annual Christmas “Shop with a Cop” program again this year. It was voted on and approved to give $1,200.00. Thirty-plus disadvantaged children will be treated with this program. Noble Carl Musselman is at Van Crest in Ada receiving therapy after his farm tractor accident and is hoping to go home in the next few weeks. Noble Ron Smith is recovering from a recent knee replacement. Get well cards were signed and sent to both. The kitchen crew was thanked for preparing a wonderful meal. Nobles who helped were Rowe Garmon, Earl Rice, Steve Ray, and Jim Holmes. Noble Rice gave the closing prayer.

Hardin County SC by Morris Johnson

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The lowdown on the Hoedown1. We promise you don’t want to miss it! It’s time to celebrate Nashville and the music

that made it famous.2. There will be a live band playing your

favorite country tunes.3. It’s gonna be FUN! Grab your cowboy boots

and get ready for a kickin’ hoedown!4. Bring your friends! It’s always more fun

with friends.

It’s a good old-fashioned February 2, 2019

Aladdin Temple Saloon1801 Gateway Circle, Grove City

Pulled BBQ PorkSandwiches and

the fixin’sGet tickets onLocal Level

Dinner @ 6pmHoedown @ 7pm

$30 Per Person$40 Per Couple

Bar Service Included

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[ ] Bus Package Double[ ] Bus Package Single

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GOLF PACKAGE INCLUDES 4 Nights Lodging • 3 Days of Golf • 4 Breakfasts Pool Side Cookout • Banquet • Skill Game Prizes

Hospitality Room

Santee, SCPOTENTATE’S ANNUAL GOLF TRIP TO

APRIL 7-11, 2019

Play At:Lake Marion

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BUS PACKAGEDouble Occupancy: $540/PersonSingle Occupancy: $660/Person

DRIVE PACKAGEDouble Occupancy: $485/PersonSingle Occupancy: $605/Person

IMPORTANT INFORMATION50% is due with reservation form.

Balance is due by March 29th.Registration deadline is March 29th.

No Refunds after April 1st.

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Ben Owings Calvin Smith, PP Golf Coordinator Hospitality Coordinator