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Zelzah News December 2018
Zelzah News Oasis of Las Vegas Desert of Nevada Vol. 12 Issues 6
December 2018
Happy Holidays
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Potentate ……………………...………..….Joe Freeman Chief Rabban……………………………..…John Wehrly Assistant Rabban………………………..Bruce Nelson High Priest & Prophet…………Dwain Rittenhouse Oriental Guide………………………………...Alan Wise Treasurer…………………….……Michael Holmstrom Recorder………………………………...Alan Butterfield
1st Ceremonial Master………………...Alex Adams 2nd Ceremonial Master…………….David Bechtel Director General………………………..Gene Woods Marshal………………………………...Jack Richardson Captain of the Guard…………………….Fred Kieser Chaplain………………………………………….Ron Pulse 1st Outer Guard……………………..…Warren Olson 2nd Outer Guard………………………..….Mike Clark
Bill Becker, PP……………………..December 2018 Dan Erickson, PP………………….December 2019 Swannie Swenson, PP…………December 2020
Craig Ruby……………………….Treasurer Emeritus Billie McMahan, PP…………....Trustee Emeritus Don Daum………………………..Recorder Emeritus Joe Giarraputo………………..Mini Clinic Emeritus James Denney, PP…….……...Recorder Emeritus
Bicycle ……….......Ed Pierce…...……….702-332-5835 Clowns…...……….Cliff Reay………….....702-592-6717 Flivvers …………...David Harvey……….702-275-5938 Legion of Honor.….Russell Gray…….702-438-5121 Motor Patrol………Alan Morgan…….702-321-2304
Aviation……………….George Odell…..702-723-1918 Chairman …………….Eric Halberg…….612-859-9769 Hillbilly Clan #47…..Fred Boyd ...…...702-338-6883 Peace Officers……..Chuck Cortez…...206-595-6292 Ritual Divan………….Pix Pixley………..702-873-5665 Shooting Club…...Troy Scheiderman….702-282-2383
Boulder City ………..Jimmy Reed……….702-558-0088 B.C. Mini Cars……...Dan Erickson……..702-666-2122 Henderson…………..William Lowry……702-271-9381 Road Runner……….Casey Case………...928-758-9687 Weepah……………...David Cook………...775-751-6615
Dan Kelly, PP…………………………………..775-209-4590 Henry Shen…………………………………..…702-508-1942 German Tirado………………………..……..562-547-9360
Ricardo Limon…………………………...……..702-285-2617
Jim Zellers, Chairman……………………..702-873-5922
Pix Pixley, Chairman……………………….702-873-5665
Zelzah News
Official publication of Zelzah Shrines.
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January, March, May, August,
October & November.
Happy birthday to all Nobles For the Month of
December.
Fraternally, Ill . Sir Joe Freeman and Lady Paulette.
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Zelzah News December 2018
From the
Potentate
Holiday Greetings Nobles,
This is our last Zelzah News for the year. Make sure you check the Calendar for all of the holiday parties
being sponsored by the Clubs and Units. There are too many for me to list here. Most importantly, our
Kids Christmas Party will be on Sunday, December 2. It will start at 11:00 AM. As usual we will have
hot dogs and ice cream for the kids AND Lance Burton will again provide some of his magic to entertain
our precious children. We will have a real fuzzy faced Santa Claus who will hand out gifts to them as
well. I plan on decorating the Shrine Center on Saturday, December 1st starting at 9:00 AM. Please join
us in setting it up for the Kids. I’ll bring the doughnuts and coffee. See you there.
Remember, our December Stated Meeting is the THIRD Tuesday, December 18. This is when we will
elect our officers for 2019. Also, there is no oasis before the meeting and there is no dinner. We will
have a cold sands immediately after opening and prior to the voting. Make sure you attend and partici-
pate in the election of those who will lead you next year. Show them you will support them as you have
all who preceded them. Check this newsletter for the proper decorum regarding nominating, electioneer-
ing and voting protocol.
We have almost reached the end of my tenure as your Potentate. It has been an experience that I entered
with both nervousness and excitement at the same time. I can honestly say it has been one of the most
rewarding things I have ever done. You, each and every Noble I encountered, were quick to give me
your fraternal support and also to caution me when I may have started down a path that might cause tur-
moil within our ranks. I hope that when my term is completed, together, we can look back and say we
moved in the right direction.
I hope you enjoyed our dinner cruise on Lake Mead. Many thanks to Noble Alex Adams for his help in
coordinating it with the vendor. And most importantly, it could not have come together without the per-
severance and unwavering help of Mary and Elizabeth in the office. There were many Nobles, Ladies
and friends who helped me celebrate my birthday and enjoy good food and great comradery.
Thanks to all of you for a great year. And may next year be even better!
Yours in faith,
Joe “da Pote” Freeman
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These We Do Not Forget
Black Camel
In Memoriam
Official Notice
Stated Meeting
December 18, 2018
Election Night 7:00 pm
No dinner
Wear your Fez
Doors will be tiled
Zelzah Shrine
2313 S. Eastern Ave
Las Vegas NV 89104
Website: Zelzahshrine.org
Office Hours: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
702-382-5554 Fax: 702-382-2612
Richard Land…………………..……1975-76* Milton Keefer………………………. 1977* Joseph T. Klenke……………….…..1978* Joseph R. Parruli…………………...1979* LeRoy A. Wolever, MD ……………1980* Jackson Houston, PGM……………1981* George Boman……………………..1982* Phillip M. Van DeVenter…………...1983* Ross Cooke…………………………1984* Walter A. Reichenbach…………….1985* Norman S. Priddy…………………..1986* Merritt S. “Budd” Jones……….……1987* Billie G. McMahan………………….1988 Harry A. Downer……………………1989* William Wattenbarger……………...1990 Sven E. Levin……………………….1991* Tom Gailey………………………….1992* Robert E. Cook……………………..1993* Lew Kirgis…..……………………….1994* J. Linden Smith……………………. 1995 John C. Holler……………………… 1996* James “Jim” Denney………...……. 1997 William G. “Bill” Becker…...………. 1998 Earl “Joe” Darnold……...…………. 1999* Harvey A. Williams…...……..2000, 2002 William “Bill” Hollan..……………….2001 John Pennington...………………… 2003 Michael L. Rodgers……...….2004, 2011 Stephen B. Stone……...………….. 2005 William A. Burger…..…………….. 2006 Swannie Swenson…..…………… 2007 M.G. “Mike” Barry..……………….. 2008 Thomas D. “Tom” Welsh…..……. . 2009 Robert L. “Bob” Norton..………….. 2010 Roy A. Sargent……..…………….. .2011* Al Oppegard……..………………….2012 Paul Granstrom…..………………...2013 Jerry Eitel……..…………………….2014 Daniel C. Kelly…….……………… .2015 Daniel Erickson.…………………….2016 Michael Holmstrom………………. 2017 * In Memory
PAST POTENTATES
ASSOCIATED WITH ZELZAH
Frank Fiedler…………..1990… Aloha Shriners Rodney S. Petkovich…1998….Moslem Shriners Edward Jakubowsky….2009...Al Azhar Shriners
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Zelzah News December 2018
§ 325.11 Election Regulations
(a) Electioneering. A candidate for an elected office in a Shrine temple may print, publish and
circulate during the year he is seeking the elected office, a resume consisting of his educa-
tional background, his vocational history, and his Masonic and Shrine record. Except as pro-
vided in the prior sentences, the printing, publication, circulating or distribution of resolutions,
letter, telegrams, tickets, emails or other devices, by a unit, club, Nobles, or group of Nobles,
suggesting, recommending, opposing, por containing the names of proposed candidates for
office in the temple is prohibited.
(b) Expenditures Prohibited. The expenditure of money for gifts, favor, or entertainment on be-
half of a candidate for elected office is prohibited.
(c) Violation. For any violation of (a) or (b), the Imperial Potentate may suspend any offending
Noble, and he may declare the election of the officers void and order a new election.
(d) Notice. At least one week prior to the annual meeting or any election, the temple Recorder
shall mail to each member a notice thereof containing this section.
Amend. 2011
Fuhgeddaboudit !
The Gentleman of Zelzah Chairman Club are doing great, see!
We've been smoking some fine Cigars and enjoying eachotherz company, no one has gotten the cement shoes, yet.. Come Join us and we'll learn ya the secret pass-word, see.
We'z working on our 2019 Calendar and should have it completed in the next few weeks. We have a fun and educational, ah hem, year ahead.
This photo is from a recent Smoke in which we believe we have solved the world's problems.
We will be having our 1st Annual Stag Christmas Eve lunch and Capo's Speakeasy at 11:30am (That's Dec 24th if you haven't figured that out wise-guy): 5675 W Sahara Ave. Tell 'em Frank, Sammy, Deano and Boys sent ya.
Contact Eric 'Ice-Pick' Halberg (612-232-4773) or [email protected] for details and to RSVP, all Nobles, Mason's and Made Guys welcome.
"You gotta love livin', baby, 'cause dyin' is a pain in the
ass."
-Frank Sinatra
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Contributions and Donations
to the Transportation Fund
MGM Resort Foundation
Vannessa Ganter
Maria Joshua
Craig Robinson
In Memory Of Cheri Hines
Bob & Joan Norton
In Memory of Raymond “Ray” Raffety
Clara Rasmussen
Kachina Management INC
Kid Rock Concert
Zelzah Honored Ladies
There were clowns at the last outreach clinic
entertaining “ our kids” and we plan on being
at the next outreach clinic on Dec. 15th.
We had a great time celebrating Veterans day
at the Vets Hospital on Sat. Nov.10, and if you
saw all the kids with balloon animals, you can
be assured that they came from the Zelzah
Shrine Clowns.
We will have been, when you get this, at the
Chief Rabban night celebration… afterall,
Wherlybird is a Zelzah Shrine Clown!
We will be entertaining “ our kids” at Zelzah
kids Christmas party on Dec. 2nd
, and sure en-
joy watching Lance Burton do his magic.Merry
Christmas and Happy Hanukkah to all of you,
and a Happy New Year.
We have at this time planned to be in the
Boulder City and the Henderson
Parades in Dec.2018
Clowns We had our elections at the November clown
meeting, and will announce the
results in the January 2019 Zelzah News.
We meet on the 2nd
Friday of the month, and
invite all of you Nobles to visit us.
We are continually looking for new YOUNG,
clowns.
Until next time, bump a nose.
Riff Raff, Director
Zelzah Shrine Office will be
CLOSED
For the HOLIDAYS
December 24th , 25th & 31st, 2018
&
January 1st, 2019
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Zelzah News December 2018
Just got off the paddle boat from the Pote's
cruise and have a short fuse to get this article
out. First I want to say thanks to all who sup-
ported the Hillbillies during 2018. Now that the
moon is about to rise over the mountain's edge
ending 2018 we look back at some accomplish-
ments.
1. We met our yearly donation goal of
$1000.00 to the Hospital Transportation Fund
bringing our total since the 1979 Zelzah 's Clan
47 beginning to $25,000.
2. We held the 2d Annual Hillbilly and Legion of
Honor Bingo Party which was a big success.
Looking forwarded to the 3rd Annual party next
year in 2019.
3. Assisted Ballut Abyad Shriners Clan 63 at
WSA, Golden Nugget Casino with their Guy
and Gal Hillbilly Degree. We acquired --- 6 dual
members to Clan 47 representing Ballut Abyad,
Kora and Zuhrau Shrines.
4. We thank our 2018 Zelzah's Cuzzins Alex
Adams, Jim Grubbs his lady Leilani; Recorder
Alan Butterfield, his lady Linda ; Frank Callom
(WSA)and lady Laraine(WSA) for climbing dem
hills and honoring the cob. In addition, we
thank Alvida Lane for the use of her Sunrise
Mountain cabin for the "Early Summer Hillbilly
Shin-Dig", where we honored in memory, "Cuz
Hank Koppen".
With the new year approaching we find a
special date on the horizon. August 22,
2019. This date will mark the 40th Anniver-
sary of Zelzah's Hillbilly Clan 47. Yes, there
will be a party and I'm seeking ideas for a
venue. Give me a call.
Although not a Hillbilly function, in support of
our Vets, we recognize the following Hillbillies
who flipped a mean burger and turned a mad
dog at the Veterans Day Car Show & BBQ held
at the VA Medical Center: Ill Sir "Cuz" Joe
Freeman, Ill Sir "Cuz"Bob Norton pp, "Cuz"
Bruce Nelson, Assistant Rabban; "Cuz" Dwain
Rittenhouse, High Priest & Prophet; Cuz" Alan
Wise, Oriental Guide and myself.
We also thank "Cuz" Ed Pierce and Nobel Mar-
shal Jack Richardson for assisting. It was esti-
mated 2000 Vets and families were served.
If you're not one, become a Hillbilly and enjoy
the fun. Check your emails. Gatherings usually
the 2nd Sunday of the even months.
Remember, by our small contribution that one
child who may not walk today, he or she may
walk tomorrow.
" HONOR THE COB"
Fred Boyd, ROC Eric Halberg, KOC
702-338-6883 612-232-4773
HILLBILLY CLAN #47
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Seasons Greetings from your Legion of Honor
A great deal has happened within the Legion since the last newsletter. There was a mid-term Change of Command due to unforeseen circumstances. Vice Commander, Russ Gray, moved up to Com-mander, the Captain of the Guard, Mike Kearns, stepped into the Vice Commander slot, Past Com-mander Ron Krever remains our Finance Officer, and we welcomed back Illustrious Sir, and Past Commander, Bob Norton to the Adjutant position. Commander Gray is also a Lieutenant Commander with the International Association Legions of Honor.
In September, the Legion and the Hillbillies hosted a Bingo party. All in attendance had a wonderful time…especially those that won! It was a success-ful fundraiser for both units. A special thank you to the multi talented Legion and Hillbilly member, Fred Boyd, and his team for coordinating the event.
Illustrious Sir and P.C. Bob Norton and Command-er Russ Gray had the distinct honor to present the colors for the International Board of Governors, Shriners Hospitals For Children at opening of their meeting on October 31
st.
Our parade season is coming to a close with the Christmas Night Parade in Boulder City on Decem-ber 1
st and then the Henderson Parade on Decem-
ber 8th. If you’d like to participate, we’ll be depart-
ing the Shrine at 3pm both afternoons, with line-up at 4:30pm and step-off at 5:30pm.
Lastly, the Legion of Honor Christmas-Hanukah party will be held on December 12
th at Arizona
Charlie’s, on Decatur. You should have received the information via email from the Adjutant, if not please contact Bob Norton at [email protected]. We all had a great time last year, with the gift exchange, good food and much laughter. We’ll be doing it again this year. Remember to bring a gift that you’d like to receive yourself. Bring one gift for each exchange you’d like to receive. We hope to see you there.
Best of the holiday season, to include a healthy and peaceful 2019.
Legion of Honor
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Zelzah News December 2018
Our First Annual Golf Scramble on October 21st
was very successful for being our first attempt we
did have a lot of fun. The Flivvers made enough
money to start some work on some more cars.
We will be putting on a second Scramble in Octo-
ber 2019.
This photograph was taken by Las Vegas RJ of
Amelia and Lennon at the VA Car Show.
FLIVVERS The Flivvers showed the cars at the VA Hospi-
tal Car Show on November 10, 2018. We did
have a lot of fun just showing the cars and let-
ting kids sit in them and take photographs. We
met with several Shrine Kids of all ages.
During the show we were asked several times
what does the Shrine do for anybody. We
were surprised by the question and we did in-
form them what we do for kids. As Shriners we
need to get out more into the public and talk
more to the people about what we do.
Because of the Christmas party in November,
the Flivvers next meeting will be on January 9,
2019. So have a Merry Christmas and a Hap-
py New Year. If you know a Noble that would
like to join the Flivvers Please invite them to
the Meetings, we need members and Drivers.
From the Director Dave Harvey
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December 2018 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
2
Patient Xmas
Party
3 4
Henderson S.C.
5
Weepah S.C.
6 7 8
B.C. Xmas Party
9 10
Aviation
11 12
LOH Xmas Party
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Motor Patrol
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Clowns
Weepah Xmas
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Outreach Clinic
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Legion of Honor
17 18 Elections
7pm Stated
Meeting
19 20
Motor Patrol
21 22
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30 31
January 2019 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2
Weepah S.C.
3 4 5 Installation
Of Officers
6 7 8
U/C/D Meeting
9
Flivvers
10 11
Clowns
12
13 14
Aviation
15 16 17
Motor Patrol
18 19
Shooting Club
20
R.R.S.C.
21 22
Stated Meeting
23 24
B.C. S.C.
25 26
Nile -Wine Party
27
R.R.S.C.
28 29
Nile O.V.
30 31
Office Closed for Holidays
Office Closed for Holidays
Office Closed
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Zelzah News December 2018
Installation of Officers
January 5th 2019
5:00pm - Cocktails
6:00pm - Installation
Program
7:00pm - Dinner
Please R.S.V.P. to the Shrine
office
By December 28th, 2018
702-382-5554
Open to all Nobles and your
Ladies
All Unit and Club Officers
must be
present to be installed.
Let’s start 2019 off with a
bang!
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Zelzah News will be Published
every other month in 2019
The deadline for articles are as follows:
Dec 15th ……………for the Jan/Feb issue
Feb 15th……..for the March / April issue
April 15th …...…for the May / June issue
No Issue in July
July 15th………for the August/ Sept issue
September 15th ….for the Oct / Nov issue
November 15th ….for the December issue
Email articles to: [email protected]
Proceeds from any event in this publication is for the benefit of Zelzah Shriners unless otherwise
stated. Payments are not deductible as charitable contribution.
Fraternal Philosophy
Cultural Power
Every Mason has three source
of power: his government,
religion and family.
That government is won, that
religious is shared and that family
is either forced or moral.
In any use of power, issue are
the source of it’s application.
CONCLUSION: There are no
issues in life, it is all about
power. In Masonry it is moral
power….man’s finest.
John Henry
To all Nobles, their Ladies and Guests, we offer our most
sincere appreciation for your support and attendance at the
Aviation Club’s Halloween Costume Party, held Saturday
October 27th at the Zelzah Shrine Center. We sold 74 tick-
ets for our festive costume party. Most everyone who at-
tended, came in costume, many were un-recognizable,
which added to the fun, festivities and entertainment. Cos-
tume judging by Aviation Club Commander George Odell
and the Oriental Guide, Alan Wise was exceptionally dif-
ficult. But all agreed on the final selections for 1st, 2nd, 3rd.
and two runner ups. The evening’s entertainment was pro-
vided by our DJ with an excellent selection of music for
both listening and dancing. The raffle prizes were pre-
pared by Aviation Club Members and totaled 15 excep-
tional gift baskets of bathtub fun and libations. The 50/50
raffle provided additional funds to the Aviation club and
the winner donated his portion back to the club. We raf-
fled off our Grand Door Prize, a booze basket and an ad-
ditional mystery basket.
The Ladies of the Aviation Club provided exquisite Italian
cuisine. The ladies decorated with a unique decor of early
Halloween and cloth linen for the dining tables, accented
with Halloween candy. Our resident witch passed out
popcorn while other ladies sold raffle tickets for the gift
baskets and 50/50 raffle. Nobel Ron Krever, served up a
medley of tantalizing drinks, keeping everyone coming
back to the bar for stimulating libations all evening long.
Once again, our many thanks to the Nobles their Ladies
and Guests for supporting our Aviation Club Halloween
Costume Party.
Respectfully,
George Odell
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Zelzah Shrine Temple
2313 S. Eastern Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89104
Nonprofit
Organization
U.S. Postage
Up and Coming Events Events with “*” are at the Shrine Center
December Sun. 2nd — Children Christmas Party *
Tues. 11th — Unit Club Divan Meeting*
Sat. 15th — Outreach Clinic
Tues. 18th — Election Night 7:00 pm*
January Sat. 5th — Installation of officers*
Tues. 8th - Unit Club Divan Meeting*
Tues. 22nd — Stated Meeting *