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POTENTATE’S MESSSAGE...
Summer is fading fast and we sure had a better team and we thank them all for this fall and I encourage everyone to at-
have been busy around the Oasis of their dedication and for seeing us through tend these events.
Syria. In July, I had the privilege of a fun and entertaining week. Once again On October 6th we have the Syria
traveling with the Road Runners to escort Syria Shrine’s Units did a fabulous job in Divan Ladies Night at the races. This
an Amish patient to Erie Shriners the MASA Competitions and Parade. Syria promises to be a fun filled night with
Hospital for Children. This was a very Shrine brought home many trophies and we the proceeds going to benefit the Syria
rewarding experience. I encourage can be very proud of our showing in MASA Shrine Temple. Gather up your friends,
everyone to make at least one of these this year. A big (Job Well Done) goes out to family, Units, Clubs and Caravans. Come
trips when possible. Many thanks go to all who participated. out to join us for a good time.
our driver Noble Don Wiles and Noble Al September saw our Ringmasters night On October 27th we will have our Fall
Douglas, Roadrunner Chairman for which was thoroughly enjoyed by Ceremonial followed by a Fall Family
making it happen. everyone in attendance. Many thanks go to Fun Event. All Shriners and their
August brought us the annual Syria our Chairmen, Nobles Ray Anderson and Families are encouraged to come out and
Shrine and Scottish Rite Masonic Joe March for providing us with a fantastic welcome our newest Shriners and their
Family Picnic. The weather was evening of fun foods and entertainment. families. Hope to see you all there!
beautiful and everyone had a great time. Our circus rounded up the week of We are also looking forward to our
Many thanks are extended to the Picnic September 14 -16, 2018 and everyone Annual Children’s Christmas Party on
Chairman, Noble Mike Wickerham and reported having a great time and December 9th hosted by Caravan 16 and
his Co Chairman, Noble Robert Plata. appreciated having the opportunity to our Annual Youth Dance on
Their Committee Nobles Tom Edwards, experience the Circus once again. I cannot December 28, 2018 chaired by Illustrious
Joe Micikis and Jack Glass are all express how deeply grateful Syria Shrine is Sir George Polnar, Past Potentate.
commended for their dedication in to our Circus Chairman, Noble Paul Leavy, To wrap up the year 2018 we will have
making this all happen. I also thank the our Solicitors, Nobles Al Lindsay and Jock our Annual New Years Eve Celebration
Mini Rigs who ran the Children’s games Bock who worked so diligently in seeing on December 31, 2018. Please come out
and the many others who were there to the 2018 Shrine Circus come to fruition this and join us for a night of good food,
assist in any way during the day. year. Paul dedicated countless hours and music and festivities.
September brought us Fall MASA in endured many trials and tribulations in Our Gigantic Car Raffle is still active
Virginia Beach, VA. We had a fabulous seeing the circus through to completion and I encourage everyone to please
week without any hurricanes. The and we will always be eternally grateful. A purchase or sell tickets. We are also
Pilgrimage Chairman, Noble Scott heartfelt thanks also goes out to the Circus looking for people to help sell tickets at
Schultz and his lovely Lady Amy, kept Committee and to all those who helped or the various locations where we may be
the housing efficient and organized and participated in any way. You all made the showing the car. If you are able to assist
oversaw all activities. What a fabulous 2018 Shrine Circus a great one. As of this in selling tickets at these sights please
job they did! Our Hospitality Chairman, writing, we are looking forward to contact our Car Sales Chairmen Nobles
Noble Gary Ridgeway and his Lady Rocktoberfest in September. We are Don Neville or Lee Pfeifer.
Debbie were awesome in presenting us envisioning a perfect festive day in the Reminder: To those Nobility who may
with great food, decorations, music and Pavilion. I thank the Chairmen, Illustrious be interested in running for an Elected
games each night in the hospitality room. Sirs Dave Gardy, Past Potentate and Robert Divan Office, Please contact any of The
Noble Bob Barkus and his Lady Pam Addleman, Past Potentate for chairing this Leadership Search Committee members
ran the bar all week and kept everyone event. to let them know of your interest.
refreshed. The entire Committee, many Lady Linda and I have been honored to They will be happy to meet with you
being my Chanter buddies and their attend several Potentate parties and picnics and give you guidance as to what may be
wonderful Ladies, worked very hard each these past couple of months. We have expected of you as a Divan Member. The
and every day. They continually made enjoyed these events and very much leadership Search Committee consists of
sure that everything was available and appreciate the hospitality extended to us. Noble Terry Steinheiser, Oriental Guide,
running efficiently. We could not have We have some exciting events coming up (Continued on Page 5)
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