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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA FEBRUARY 2019
2019 Murat Divan
(see page 2)
P HOTO B Y J O E KR E B S BAC H
2019 Murat Divan
Mark A. Genung Scott A. Schuster Timothy Lee Whitaker
Chief Rabban Illustrious Potentate Assistant Rabban
rabban@muratshrine.org potentate@muratshrine.org arabban@muratshrine.org
William R. Stanton Joseph R. Collings William L. McKinney William B. Rasner
High Priest & Prophet Oriental Guide Treasurer Recorder
hpp@muratshrine.org oguide@muratshrine.org treas@muratshrine.org rec@muratshrine.org
Vol. 135 No. 2
© Copyright by Murat
Temple 2019. The Murat
Magazine is published ten
times per year (monthly
except for July and August)
by Murat Shriners, located
at 510 N. New Jersey St.,
Indianapolis, IN 46204.
The Magazine is mailed to
all members and others
as specified in the by-laws.
It may not be copied or
Joel J. Hall Scott A. Roberts reproduced without
Captain of the Guard Outer Guard permission.
captain@muratshrine.org outerg@muratshrine.org
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Past Potentates P O T E N TAT E M E S S AG E
Charles B. Shull 2018
Arthur B. Borton 2017
Carl E. Culmann 2016
From Your 2019 Potentate
Timothy J. Murphy 2015
William B. Rasner 2014
James N. Priest 2013
Charles L. Crabtree 2012
Kevin D. Rhodes 2011
* Craig T. Hinshaw 2010
* George E. Proctor 2009
Ronald M. Elliott 2008
* Jerry Markovich 2007
William Wimmenauer, Jr. 2006
Nobles, I hope everyone is enjoying a a great prelude to our Grand Master’s One-
Jeffery P. Zaring 2005
Barry R. Cook 2004
great start to the New Year. Murat is off to a Day Class and Ceremonial on May 4.
Edgar R. McGonigal 2003 great start and we are excited for the many One of the initiatives our Membership
John A. Friend, Sr. 2002
John A. Cinotto 2001 opportunities of our fraternity in 2019! Committee is focused on is developing a
Gary W. Lewis 2000
* Michael R. St. Pierre 1999 One of our main priorities this year and all stronger network and interaction with our
* Charles W. Griffith 1998
* Robert E. Hancock 1997 years is to continue to strengthen and grow Lodges. Many of our Clubs are excellent in
Alex L. Rogers 1996
Joey L. Scott 1995
our fraternity.We started 2018 with 4,643 supporting their Lodges and communicating
* Herbert E. Smith, Ed.D. 1994
Larry D. Jefferson 1993
members and finished the year with 4,715 their Shrine activities and events.We would
Philip C.Thrasher 1992 members. Our overall mem- like to expand and strengthen
Roger R. Mosser 1991
* Glenn H. Speckman, M.D. 1990 bership increased by 72 those efforts. Murat has devel-
* Robert L. Anderson 1989
William S. Spyr 1988 members. The increase can oped many successful events
* John R. Nichols 1987
* Wilfred K. Walther 1986 be attributed to many different that Lodge members can attend
* Wesley G. Kidwell 1985
* Ivan C. Frakes 1984 actions taken in 2018 includ- and enjoy, individually or as a
* Francis E. Preston 1983
* Ward L. Duncan 1982
ing reducing our initiation fee group.We’ll begin these efforts
* Robert W. Wilds 1981
* Harry J. Harman 1980
to $50 and the membership in reaching out to Lodges and
* Robert H. Stone 1979 efforts of you! We will continue inviting their members to learn
* Robert P. Dellen 1978
* Edward M. Evans 1977 the $50 initiation fee and look more about Murat Shrine at our
* Lee B.Townley 1976
* Joe E. Woodfill 1975 forward to everyone’s effort Shriners Hospitals and Frater-
R. Donald Edwards 1974
* Richard Alexander 1973 in achieving a net increase in nity Luncheon.
* John R. Barney 1972
* William Coons, Jr. 1971
membership for 2019. In addition to maintaining and grow-
* C. Kyle Hughes 1970
* Richard Hunt 1969
Shriners International recognizes ing membership, your Divan is focused on
* Howard D. Foley 1968 temples for their membership efforts and assessing the needs of our Shrine Club.We
* C. William Lantz 1967
* F.E.Thomburgh 1966 results. Our net increase in membership in will work with other members of the board
* Charles H. Ellis 1965
* Alex M. Clark 1964 2018 achieves us the Gold Award from Shri- in prioritizing the improvements needed in
* Evert A. Johnson 1963
* Clarence T. Drayer 1962 ners International and we’ll be recognized for our building and developing a budget and
* Floyd Gatewood 1961
* Robert H. Brown 1960 those efforts at Imperial Session in Nashville, timeline to share with you. I plan to share our
* George L. Stalker 1959
* Ben Roberts 1958
TN. Congratulations on your efforts and let’s progress in meeting these needs.
* J. Worth Baker 1957
* Edwin K. Steers 1956
continue the success! Let’s make the Gold The Potentate’s Ball is quickly approach-
* Cecil M. Byrne 1955 Award the standard for Murat! ing! If you haven’t heard, the Potentate’s
* A.J. Sieloff 1954
* Harry Geisel 1953 On March 30, we have another oppor- Ball will be held at the Grand Hall in Union
* Paul E. Rathert 1952
* Glen A. Campbell 1951 tunity to showcase our fraternity and grow Station. More information is included in this
* A. Marshall Springer 1950
* Max A. Blackburn 1949 membership.We are presenting a Shriners magazine.We are having the after party at the
* Calvin A. Richey 1948
* Wm. Bodenhamer, D.O. 1947
Hospitals and Fraternity Luncheon to Slippery Noodle.We have a private room
* William A. Hoefgen 1946
* Ray J. Sever 1945
our new 2018 and 2019 members and will reserved and access to listen to the bands in
* Ike Riley 1944 be inviting prospective new members.The the front room and back room that evening.
* F.L.Tompkins 1943
* Clyde E.Titus 1942 luncheon will be free to new members and I hope you can attend! Reservations are
* Dewey E. Myers 1941
* Fred B. McNeely 1940 prospective new members. We will have needed by February 18!
* Lloyd D. Claycombe 1939
* Granville A. Richey 1938 representatives from the Cincinnati Hospital The magazine also includes ads for the St.
* Edwin E.Temperley 1937
* C.E. Cox, M.D. 1935-36 at Murat to present on the range of services Patrick’s Day Party, Murat Shrine Pacers
* Herschel M.Tebay 1934
* Edgar Hart 1933
our hospitals provide regardless of the ability Night, Ladies Chicago Hospital bus trip,
* Edward B. Raub 1932
* Leslie D. Clancy 1931
for a patient and family to pay.We will discuss Easter Egg Hunt, Sportsman Raffle and
* Frank G. Laird 1930 the many activities and events Murat provides Imperial Session in Nashville, TN.
* Arthur R. Robinson 1929
* William H. Bockstahler 1928 and the opportunities for new members.We
* Arthur B. Wagner 1927
* George M. Spiegel 1926 will also provide tours of our facility. Yours in the Faith,
* Charles J. Orbison 1924-25
* Louis G. Buddenbaum 1923 This is an excellent opportunity for you
* John E. Milnor 1922
* Edward J. Schoonover 1921
and our Clubs and Units to promote mem- Scott A. Schuster
* Elmer F. Gay 1920
* Leon T. Leach 1918-19
bership and direct your prospects to the Murat Potentate 2019
* Henry W. Klaussman 1917 luncheon on March 30 to learn more about
* Paul H. Krauss 1916
* Charles Mayer 1914-15 our hospitals and fraternity.The luncheon is
* Denton F. Billingsley 1913
* Elias J. Jacoby 1907-12
* Horace E. Smith 1906
* A.W.W.Thomson 1903-05
* Chalmers Brown 1898-02
* John T. Brush 1884-97
* (Deceased)
FEBRUARY 2019 3
L A DY ’ S M E S S AG E
Happy February, Ladies! K A RE N S C H US T E R
F ebruary is the shortest month of the year. Although
it is short, several famous people have been born in
February.
Topping the list is one of my favorite authors, Laura
Ingalls Wilder. Mrs.Wilder was born February 7, 1867.
Interestingly, Mrs.Wilder and her family were active in
Freemasonry.The book “LITTLE LODGES ON THE PRAIRIE:
FREEMASONRY AND LAURA INGALLS WILDER” by Teresa
Lynn discusses this connection.
Four presidents of the United States were born in
February.They are: George Washington,William Henry
Harrison,Abraham Lincoln, and Ronald Reagan.Two people
whose inventions greatly changed the world were born in
February.Thomas A. Edison was born February 11, 1846, and Please sign up for the Ladies Bus Trip to the Chicago
Steve Jobs was born February 24, 1955. Hospital and Water Tower Mall.The trip is scheduled for
Although February is a short month, it is an important Friday,April 5. I am looking forward to a fun and informative
month this year for Murat as February 23 will be our trip.
Potentate’s Ball. Please join us at Union Station Grand Hall. I Ladies, if you have not already, please register to receive
look forward to enjoying the evening with you! the Murat e-mail blast.This is a weekly update of Murat
Upcoming March events are: Saint Patrick’s Day party, events sent to your e-mail.This is an excellent way to stay
Saturday, March 16, and Murat Shriners Night at the Pacers, informed on Murat happenings.To register, please e-mail Julie
Sunday, March 24. Please invite friends and family and join us Grammer at Julie@muratshrine.org and ask to be included.
at these events. Stay warm! I look forward to seeing you at Murat events!
ALL SHRINE FAMILIES & FRIENDS
ARE INVITED TO A
Shrine Easter
FREE
Egg Hunt
SATURDAY, APRIL 20
7:30 a.m. - 9 a.m. Breakfast at Compass Park
Community Center for nominal charge
9 a.m. pictures with Easter Bunny & Clowns
10 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt begins
COMPASS PARK
Indiana Masonic Home, 690 State St., Franklin, IN 46131
AGES 0-12 YEARS
* Kids, bring a basket and join the fun!
8,000 EGGS!
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Lady Karen cordially invites you to
Ladies Brunch
FEBRUARY 9, 2019 11 A.M. - 1 P.M.
TUNISIAN ROOM
$15 per person
Featuring a presentation on the
USO Bob Hope Legacy Reading Program
To purchase tickets:
www.muratshrine.org
317-635-2433
The Bob Hope Legacy is proud to partner with the USO to create the
Bob Hope Legacy Reading Program. In the spirit of Bob Hope and his
dedication for bringing military families together, the program is largely
driven by virtual, on-demand story time offerings that will help the
USO extend its reach and connect an estimated 23,000 military fami-
lies around the globe through reading this year. The Bob Hope Legacy
Reading Program focuses on:
• Bringing story time on demand around the globe
• Helping military kids stay connected through reading
• Supporting local reading programs in many USO locations
FEBRUARY 2019 5
FEATURES
MAGAZINE
Volume 135 No. 2
February 2019
Ladies Brunch
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Director of Communications
Michael A. Moxley
Managing Editor Emeritus
Shrine Night with the
Indiana Pacers
Harold Summers
Feature Writers
Gordon J Husk
Dennis A. Scott
You are invited to participate in a special, group night with the
Shrine Night at the
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Jerry B. Collins
Paul Page Indiana Pacers. Invite your friends and family as we sit together
Artist
as a group
and receive a special discounted ticket price!
Indy Fuel
John Essex II
Advertising Manager
Michael A. Moxley
Proofreading
St. Patrick’s Day
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Catherine Sayre
Gordon Husk
QUANTITY YOUR PRICE LOCATION TOTAL
Photographers
Bob Wilson
Mark McDaniel
Dennis Wood
Party
Joe Krebsbach TICKETS ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY. TICKET PRICE INCLUDES A 10% MARION
CO. ADMISSIONS TAX. NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES.
Dave McKinney
Sportsman
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Correspondents Emeritus Complete and return this form along with
Elmer H. Habicht payment to the Fraternal Office
Leonard E. Hull
Divan
Scott A. Schuster, Potentate
Mark A. Genung, Chief Rabban
Contact Name ______________________________________________
Phone_____________________________________________________
Address ___________________________________________________
Raffle
Timothy Lee Whitaker, Assistant Rabban City, State, Zip ______________________________________________
Julie Grammer
Potentate’s
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William R. Stanton, High Priest and Prophet Email _____________________________________________________
317-635-2433
Joseph, R. Collings, Oriental Guide Indicate Form of Payment Cash Check: Check #______ julie@muratshrine.org
William L. McKinney,Treasurer Checks made payable to: Murat Shriners
William B. Rasner, P.P., Recorder
Joel J. Hall, Captain of the Guard
Scott A. Roberts, Outer Guard Ball
Board of Directors
Scott A. Schuster
Grand Master’s One-Day
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Mark A. Genung
Timothy Lee Whitaker
William R. Stanton
Joseph R. Collings
William L. McKinney
William B. Rasner, P.P.
Charles B. Shull, P.P. (2021)
Class & Full Ceremonial
Brad Davis (2021)
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Gary M. Dalzell (2020) NASHVILLE
2019 Imperial
JUNE 30 - JULY 4, 2019
Larry E. Davis (2020)
Fred Johnson (2019)
Robert L. (Bob) Wilson (2019)
Session
Murat Headquarters Hotel Coach Bus Reserved
$100/person round trip
JW Marriott Nashville
201 8th Avenue South ~ Nashville, TN 37203 Coach Bus leaves Sunday morning, June
30th and returns on Thursday morning,
New hotel opened in 2018 and across the street from the Convention Center
July 4th in time to make Murat’s 4th
located within blocks of Broadway street and Honky Tonk venues of July festivities
Directory
$100 credit to Murat Shriners staying
Rooms are $220/night at JW Marriott Nashville, TN
Contact Murat Shrine office for rooms 317-635-2433
$100 credit to Murat Shriners
competing or parading at
Presidential Suite for Hospitality Room Imperial Session
Fraternal Office (317) 635-2433
Fax (317) 686-4199
Theater (317) 231-0000
E-mail: info@muratshrine.org
DEPARTMENTS
Internet: www.muratshrine.org
Publication of Murat Shriners
Oasis of Indianapolis, Desert of Indiana
Murat Shrine Center
510 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis, IN 46204-1517
The Fraternal Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 2019 Divan................................................................................ 2
4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Of course,
at stated meetings and special events, the Potentate’s Message................................................................... 3
office hours will be adjusted accordingly
to accommodate the nobility. First Lady’s Message................................................................... 4
Hospital News........................................................................... 8
Contribution List..................................................................... 20
Coming Events........................................................................ 31
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You are invited to participate in a special, group night with the
Indiana Pacers. Invite your friends and family as we sit together
as a group
and receive a special discounted ticket price!
The ticket price includes a Club Level Seat, access to the Planet Fitness Lounge including food, wine and beer.
QUANTITY YOUR PRICE LOCATION TOTAL
TICKETS ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY. TICKET PRICE INCLUDES A 10% MARION
CO. ADMISSIONS TAX. NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES.
Complete and return this form along with
payment to the Fraternal Office
Contact Name ______________________________________________
Phone_____________________________________________________
Address ___________________________________________________
City, State, Zip ______________________________________________
Julie Grammer
Email _____________________________________________________
317-635-2433
Indicate Form of Payment Cash Check: Check #______ julie@muratshrine.org
Checks made payable to: Murat Shriners
Order online at www.muratshrine.org
FEBRUARY 2019 7
H O S P I TA L N E W S
Former Patient Giving Back
GORDON J HUSK, FORMER CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF GOVERNORS, SHRINERS HOSPITAL®–CHICAGO
S eth Attinger’s mother says,“My son was born July 7, 1987.
He was diagnosed with double club feet. He was taken
to a hospital where I felt he was not getting proper
treatment. My mom insisted that I take him to Shriners
Hospital, but I was not ready to accept that my baby was
miracle had happened. He started eating again; he finally gave
me a smile that showed me he was relieved of severe pain.
Seth and I continued the journey every two weeks.When
Seth was almost a year old, doctors suggested that he have
another surgery to put pins in his feet to get them as straight
crippled. Finally, I agreed to meet with a Shriner named as they could with hopes he could get fitted for special shoes.
Cyril Conn, a volunteer hospital van driver. He explained The surgery was a success and we were so excited that Seth
how much this hospital helped children with disabilities. was getting his first pair of shoes. I never dreamed that he
After his long visit, my family and I were willing to set up an would ever wear shoes. I will never forget the day Seth got
appointment.As we entered the hospital, I saw what looked his little white shoes with a special strap that would keep his
like an indoor playground.There were children playing video legs straight. I had seen a miracle.At 14 months old, he took
games, coloring, laughing and smiling. Some of these families his first step. He had another surgery when he was 5 years
were bused in from all over to get their children help. How old.The right foot was more deformed than the left.At this
could this be a place where they could possibly give Seth the time, Seth was in kindergarten, just trying to fit in.This was a
best treatment? A lady who took us into a room explained trying time for me because I wanted to keep him home and
what Shriners Hospital was about. She explained their goal protect him. Seth was the strongest little boy that anyone had
was to try to make these children feel totally normal, even if ever met. He touched so many lives by showing them how
for just one day. She also mentioned how emotional this long determined he was to live as normally as possible. Seth was
journey was going to be and that all patients receive the same able to wear special tennis shoes. Finally, it was time to join
expert medical care, regardless of the family’s ability to pay. baseball season. His disabilities never stopped him from any
They told us about the medical care my son would receive. kind of sport. He was amazing, running and jumping like all
The treatment would stretch the tendons and cast his legs at the other kids.As we continued to travel to Shriners every
every visit, to avoid surgery.” three months, they were very pleased with how Seth was
The serial casting proved to be too difficult for Seth, so progressing. Finally, when Seth was in the fourth grade, they
doctors decided surgery would be necessary. Seth was put on told him he needed another surgery on his left foot to put
the emergency list. Seth’s mother says,“We got the call that a screw in his toe to straighten it as much as they could.As
we needed to have Seth to the hospital in two hours.After usual, Seth was a trooper. His feet kept getting stronger and
the surgery, doctors came out and told me everything went the progress he was making was incredible.”
great, and to plan for many more surgeries. He was 4 months Seth himself adds to his story,“Shriners took care of me
old when he had his first surgery.A few days later, I knew a and gave me the chance to live a relatively normal life. I was
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able to play sports with my friends, like baseball, basketball, whatever I can to help them for the rest of my life.”
and football. That would not have been possible without Seth is on a mission to become a Master Mason, then to
the help I received from Shriners. I owe a lot to Shriners become a Shriner. He wants to become active in the local
and they are still helping me to this day.They advised me Masonic Lodge and participate in Shriners activities. He
that I would get arthritis in my feet and that I should go to received his Entered Apprentice and Fellowcraft Degrees
college because I would not be able to work on my feet all at Boone Lodge #9 before the end of 2018, and the Lodge
day due to the pain.They were right. I am now 31 years old scheduled his Master Mason Degree for late January.The
and if I am on my feet longer than four hours, they begin to Master of Boone #9 asked me to be Seth’s mentor. Seth has
hurt and the next day when I wake up, they are so stiff and proven to be a quick and cooperative learner.We hope to
sore I can barely walk.Thank the Lord they warned me and engage him in many activities and perhaps he can earn
I took their advice. I graduated high school in 2006, took the Rookie Award from the Grand Lodge of Indiana. Seth
their advice and went to college in Indianapolis. I earned a attended a meeting of the Boone County Shrine Club and
Bachelor of Science in finance and accounting.That led me was very pleased with the Club members. He told the
into financial planning and advising, which I love. Most of the members of his determination to become a Shriner and to
day I am working at a desk and off my feet, so that worked give back in any way he can, because of what Shriners have
out wonderfully. It also allowed me to meet Amber, the girl done for him.
of my dreams.Amber and I are married and have a 1-year- Shriners Hospitals for Children® is a pediatric healthcare system of 22
old daughter named Kinsley who is the highlight of our life. hospitals dedicated to improving the lives of children by providing specialty care,
During the pregnancy, I prayed to God that she would not innovative research and outstanding teaching programs. Children up to age 18
with orthopaedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and palate are
have clubfoot, because I did not want her to go through eligible for care and receive all services in a family-centered environment, without
what her dad went through. God answered my prayers and regard to the patients’ ability to pay. Shriners Hospitals for Children relies on the
she is a healthy baby girl. I do not think I could ever repay generosity of donors to deliver this mission every day.
what Shriners have done for me, but it is my mission to do
Ladies Bus Trip Agenda:
7 a.m. Breakfast at Murat
After quick breakfast, will depart for
to Chicago Hospital and Chicago Hospital Tour. After hospital
Water Tower Mall tour, a box lunch is provided before
heading to Water Tower Mall for shop-
ping and enjoying views.
On return back to Murat, bus will stop
at a restaurant for dinner. Dinner will
be on your own.
COST $60
Includes breakfast at Murat before de-
parting, box lunch after tour of hospital
and transporation.
Join us for this educational
and fun event! Order tickets at
Friday, April 5
www.muratshrine.org.
FEBRUARY 2019 9
MASONIC LODGE NEWS
Noble Masonic Lodge No. 772, F. & A. M.
G reetings from the only Masonic Lodge located in the
Murat Shrine Club, Noble Masonic Lodge No. 772,
F. & A.M.Worshipful Master Mark Genung and the
2019 officers are working hard to make this your favorite
Masonic Lodge.
for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Petitions for the Grand
Master’s One-Day Class on March 2 need to be in by this
date.
February 4: Fellowcraft Degree
We are pleased to announce that we continue to grow, February 25: Stated Meeting
with two new candidates making their way through the March 2: Grand Master’s One-Day Class, to be held at
full degree work.There is also opportunity for others to the Scottish Rite Cathedral
come through in the One-Day Class in March. If you are March 4: Master Mason Degree
already members, please plan on attending the following
degree work and lending your moral support to our newest March 25: Stated Meeting
Brothers. If you are not a member, please attend anyway and If you are interested in participating in the degree work
get better acquainted with your Shrine Brothers who are with a speaking part, please let our excellent secretary, Fred
rekindling their interest in all things Masonic.All Masons are Golgart, know about it and he will try to work you in.Also,
welcome at any of our meetings or degrees.At this point, all it is not too late to be added to a committee to help with
meetings take place on Mondays in the Corinthian Room, performing many of the essential functions of the Lodge.
lower level of the Murat Shrine Club, 510 N. New Jersey St. If you have any questions about anything having to do
Many of us gather informally before the meeting for dinner with Noble Masonic Lodge, please direct them to Fred
in the Oasis Lounge. Meetings start promptly at 7 p.m. Golgart, whose contact information is set forth above in this
The current schedule of meetings and events is as article.
follows: So mote it be!
January 14: Entered Apprentice Degree (already For information, please contact Fred Golgart,
finished by the time you are reading this) Secretary, (317) 407-2371, fgolgart@gmail.com.
January 28: Stated Meeting.This is our regular meeting
night, the fourth Monday of each month, with adjustments
Daughters of the Nile
Audrey Apple
February is considered the month hard work in putting this program March 20 will be the start date for
of LOVE. Be it our parents, siblings, together. And, thank you to those who our sewing group. Princess Marcia
partners, pets, nature, eating, travel- attended. Moses reported the most recent sew-
ing, sleeping, shopping, organizations, We will have a ceremony of ing items that were made last year
pride in our country ... we all use the initiation February 9 to welcome were sent to the Shriners Hospital in
term LOVE to express our deep feel- new princesses to our temple. If Chicago. In addition to the sewing,
ings. Each of us can name so many you haven’t attended a session for a toys and money were also sent to
LOVES that we have … some too while, this is a great opportunity to the Chicago Hospital.The items were
numerous to name.The slogan for the witness our beautiful story and floor greatly appreciated. Our group DOES
SHRINE ad on TV is “LOVE TO THE work. Our February session will have help to make a difference for the
RESCUE.”Tell someone today how a memorial service to honor mem- patients.
much they are loved. bers who have passed on this year. Lots of things to look forward to
January has been off to a good You might mark your calendars for these next several weeks. Come join
start at Koran Temple #30. We had our the month of March for our annual us.
annual style show January 12. A big election of officers on the 6th.The
thank-you to Past Queen Jeana Kerr installation for these new officers will
and her committee for all of their be March 23.
10 THE MURAT MAGAZINEBARTHOLOMEW COUNTY SHRINE CLUB Kokomo Shrine Club
Tim Fisher
Sweetheart Dance
VALENTINE’S WEEKEND
Greetings to all nobles and friends. Well, we all made
it through New Year’s Eve and now on to Groundhog
Day … personally, I hope it’s an early spring. So far, this
winter has not been too bad. I have not used my snow
blower yet this season. Officers of the KSC attended the
Saturday, February 16
Leadership Seminar on Saturday, January 5, at the Murat
temple. I encourage all officers to attend these seminars.
The knowledge you acquire can be applied to all aspects
6 - 8 P.M. D.J. ~ 8 - 11:30 BAND of life and is certainly useful in conducting business
for any Club or Unit. Valentine’s Day is also in February.
Don’t forget your sweetheart. Flowers, candy and dinner
are always a good thing. February 23 is also time for the
• OPEN TO THE PUBLIC • Potentate’s Ball. My Lady Lynn and I always enjoy the
• $10 Cover • night of dinner, dancing and fellowship.This year, it will
• Kid Friendly 17 and under $5 • be held at Union Station and special room rates at the
• Cash Bar • Crowne Plaza Hotel are available. We are still having our
• 50/50 Drawing • “Out of the Blues” dances the second and fourth Friday
nights at the KSC. I remind members that our meetings
• FREE Dessert Buffet • are the first Monday of the month. Dinner is at 6 and the
• Bar and Dance Floor Separate Rooms • meeting at 7 p.m. We invite all Master Masons to attend
FEATURING MUSIC BY RETRO BETTY and have a fine meal (cocktails optional). Please try to
attend and present any ideas you might have to encour-
age new membership. We welcome all new nobles to
8630 S 150 W ~ COLUMBUS, IN the KSC and look forward to working with you.The
KSC continues to be a people-oriented Shrine Club and
one of the best Shrine Clubs in Shrinedom. As always,
keep our service men, women and their families in your
prayers and God Bless America.
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FEBRUARY 2019 11Highlanders
Jeff Zaring
“It’s only nine notes. How hard instrument. Knowing how to read
could it be?” music is not required. We can teach
Those words appear on a T-shirt that. Remember those nine notes?
sold by a bagpipe supply house.They That is all we play, although the com-
also help answer the burning ques- binations are pretty interesting. If you
tion of those who always fanaticized can remember “every good boy does
about playing the bagpipes but hesi- fine” and “f-a-c-e,” we can teach you to
tated because it must be “hard.” Let’s read music. A little bit of basic math-
dispel some myths. ematical skill probably helps because
It does not take a lot of air to play music and math share a lot in com-
the pipes. Modern day bags are pretty mon. Finally, you should know your
airtight, and they have check valves right from your left foot, but push
to prevent air from coming back out comes to shove, we can tape an “L” on
the blowpipe (the tube-like thingy If you can walk and chew gum, and your left foot and an “R” on your right
we blow into).The pipes are played maybe pat your head and rub your foot until you figure it out.
by squeezing the bag—perhaps a stomach at the same time, you might A pipe band also needs drummers,
little more pressure when taking a be a future bagpiper. the guys who keep the pipers in step.
breath and a little less when blow- No previous instrumental experi- If you have any drumming experi-
ing into the bag. It’s more a matter of ence is required. For many Highland- ence, we probably can teach you
coordination than having a lot of air. ers, the bagpipes were their first the unique syncopation of Scottish
snare drumming, the rhythm of base
drumming, and the flourish of tenor
Yacht Club drumming.
We meet on the first Monday of
Matt Mahan every month at 7 p.m. for our busi-
The Murat Yacht Club meets every Friday at 11:30 a.m. In March, we will be ness meeting, which will be followed
meeting at The District Tap, located at 3720 East 82nd St., Indianapolis, IN 46240. by rehearsals in February and March
These lunches are designed to recruit members into Freemasonry and Shrine- in preparation for St. Patrick’s Day,
dom and we feel that if we have fun at these events, our guests will desire to the High Holy Day for pipe bands. We
belong to that Mystic Tie that unites all of us in this great fraternity. rehearse on the second and fourth
You do not need a reservation for the lunches. Just show up and if you are a Monday (and fifth Monday if there
Shriner who is not a member of the Yacht Club, we would really like to explain is one), with rookies starting at 6:30
the program to you. Dues are only $20 per year and will give you reciprocal privi- p.m. and the band starting at 7 p.m.
leges with more than 700 yacht clubs in America.Any Shriner from any temple is We meet on the lower level of the
eligible for membership. Shrine Club. If you are curious about
The goal this year is to increase our membership by a substantial margin and the bagpipes or Scottish drumming,
to develop a meaningful program of assisting Shriners Hospitals and the Murat stop by and check us out. Feel free to
Transportation Unit while having fun at the same time.We hope to participate send questions to jpzpiper@sbcglob-
in all Murat activities and to have several activities of our own in addition to the al.net.
monthly lunches.As such, I have appointed a committee to brainstorm an activity
that we as a club can undertake to raise funds for the hospitals and the Transporta-
tion Unit.We hope to have the committee report out to the membership in short
order.
There was a link sent out about the Potentate’s Ball. It is getting closer to that
time. If you plan on attending, please visit the following link: http://events.con-
stantcontact.com/register/event?llr=kyvxz8jab&oeidk=a07eftt9gqu8c568ddb.
And once you make your reservations, please call Julie Grammer at the Frater-
nal Office to request that you be added to the Yacht Club Unit tables.
Kudos to Kevin Scott, P.C. for revitalizing a Facebook page that will allow our
members to be current on our activities and the page to be more useful. If you are
on Facebook, just type in “Murat Yacht Club” and you can get the latest informa-
tion.
Until next month, I wish you fair winds with following seas!
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FEBRUARY 2019 13Chanters
Phil Thrasher
Greetings from one of the busiest for the first time in the Grand Ballroom This year, we are planning on at-
and most professional Units in Murat, at Union Station, Downtown Indy. tending the Imperial Council Session
the Murat Chanters.We rehearse every Once again, the Chanters will perform in Nashville,TN, and competing with
Tuesday evening at 7 at the Murat a unique song dedicated to our new all other Chanter Units in attendance
Shrine Club, either in the Corinthian Potentate, Scott Schuster, and his Lady, for the First Place Trophy.At only a
Room or the Arabian Ballroom.We are Karen.You will really enjoy this one! five-hour drive, this is the closest the
starting some new music, so please join Besides preparing special music for Imperial Council will be for several
us. the Potentate’s Ball, we are already in years, and what better way to partici-
Hopefully, you have had the oppor- full rehearsal mode for the Spring Sing, pate than as a member of the Murat
tunity to review our latest recording to be held in the Arabian Room at 6 Chanters! Note that there is a signifi-
on YouTube, available through our p.m. on Friday,April 12, 2019.We will cant credit coming from Murat to those
Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ be sharing the stage with three other who compete and parade in Nashville!
muratchanters.As you can tell, we are excellent choirs from Indianapolis and We are also rehearsing for our tour
trying to entertain our audiences and, Greenwood.Tickets are available from of various local churches during this
in the process, we end up enjoying the Murat Fraternal Office, any Chanter, summer. So, if your church choir goes
ourselves immensely. and any member of a participating into recess in the summer and you
A special note about our perfor- choir. Please join us for some good would like to book the Murat Chant-
mance for the Order of the Q on De- food, good fun, and great choral singing. ers to sing some sacred music in your
cember 13 and an illustration of how Then, two weeks later, on Saturday, church, please give us a call so we can
professional our singers and accom- April 27, we have agreed to entertain add you to our schedule.
panist really are.We premiered a song on behalf of the Indianapolis Arts Please contact us at (317) 407-3650
entitled “Nuttin’ for Christmas,” which Chorale, which is holding its annual or philthrasher@icloud.com. See www.
is a spoof of a spoof, only nine (9) days fundraiser in our very own Arabian muratshrine.org/MuratChanters for ad-
after receiving the music. Bravo, Chant- Room, at their “Kabaret.”Tickets are ditional information and photos.
ers! available to the public, primarily from
Our next public appearance is at
the Potentate’s Ball on February 23,
their Web site, www.indyartschorale.
org. Food, libation, entertainment, and
Clowns
2019.We expect to see all active Murat a silent auction will all be available that Allan Hall
Shriners at the Ball, which will be held evening. Congratulations to the 2019 Po-
tentate, Scott Schuster, and his Divan.
Corvette Club Your clowns will be there for you. We
Greg Abney are gearing up for a great new year,
getting our parade vehicles tuned
Nobles and Ladies, up and ready to roll. We are getting
I thank the Corvette Club for welcoming Linda and me last year. As a new requests for appearances already and
member and noble, I appreciate the opportunity to be the second vice presi- I am getting them set up. If you want
dent for 2019.This is my first time to write articles for the Murat Magazine and us to come to your function, please
I’m open to suggestions. Well, here I go. call me at (317) 374-5147. We also
First of all, I wish all nobles and their ladies and families a very HAPPY just got a new shipment of Rocket
NEW YEAR. Sorry I missed the January issue. We have had a great year in 2018 Balloons, so we will have plenty.
for parades with good turnouts. Good 50/50, raffle and decal sales resulted Our new president, Phil Christy, has
in donations to our great cause for the Shriners Hospitals in our area. We all decreed that we are to have fun this
enjoy our Corvettes, but it is very fulfilling to “drive for the kids” and represent year, so be prepared to see a lot of us
Murat and Shriners International.This year, we have also welcomed a few new at all Shrine functions. We meet on
and returning members to the Corvette Club—I hope you enjoy it as much the second and fourth Wednesday of
as I do. I’m looking forward to 2019.You do not have to own a Corvette to be each month at 7:30 p.m. If you want
a member of our Club. Join us in the Oasis every third Tuesday of the month to learn to be a clown and put smiles
(except December). on people’s faces, come to a meeting
The 2019 officers are: President, Jay Potesta; First Vice President, Keith Lam- and we can start you on a fantastic
bert; Second Vice President, Greg Abney; Secretary, Richard “Gunner” Condre; journey.You can follow our escapades
and Treasurer, Randy Nail. on Facebook.Thanks for your time
Keep warm; I’m looking forward to seeing the new parade schedule and and this message has my approval.
the warm sun, leaves and green grass. Keep smiling.
14 THE MURAT MAGAZINESoutheastern Indiana Shrine Club
Carl Petty
Southeastern Indiana Shrine Club each dinner. We know 2019 will be Parade dates, our annual golf tour-
members have been busy. Since we another great steak dinner season for ney dates, and some surprise events
have missed a couple of deadlines for us! Our first dinner will be on the will be announced at this month’s
sharing our activities with you, we fourth Friday this year, NOT the third meeting.
have a bit of catching up to do.You Friday which is Good Friday and the SEISC members will be busy,
will be reading this in February and end of the Lent season. May through whether Mr. Groundhog saw his
I am writing this not knowing if Mr. September dinners will be the usual shadow or didn’t! We will continue
Groundhog even saw his shadow! But third Fridays.Time is the same, 5 until working hard in our communities, al-
we have been and will continue to be 8! Hope you will mark your calendars ways mindful of the kids being cared
busy regardless of the weather. and “come on down”! for in our hospitals.
Some catching up! 2018 ended
with several SEISC members travel-
ing to Indy to present a check for our
hospitals at the temple’s December
Stated Meeting. What an honor it is to
know that the profit from our project
work will help so many kids! We also
celebrated the start of the Christmas
season with our annual Christmas
party. We had dinner with our wives
as special guests, gifts and a great
time together.
The new year started with our
wives again as our invited guests at
our dinner and installation of 2019
officers at the Club on January 5.
New officers are: Carl Petty, President;
Joey Deck, First VP; Allen Scarber,
Second VP; Brad Lusk, Secretary; and
John Race,Treasurer. President Carl
appointed our 2019 committees at
our January meeting on the 14th and
the committee chairmen are busy
establishing project dates. We know
they will keep us quite active this
year.
Our steak dinners continue as our
major project and thanks to Brad
and his tremendous support group,
AKA as the great group of Shriners
and some of our ladies who work
with him before, during and after
FEBRUARY 2019 15500 Club Veteran Car Club
Wally Dial Dean Kyle
Greetings, nobles and ladies, from Welcome to the Veteran Car Club.
the 500 Shrine Club.The holidays are We are not all veterans of military
behind us for another year. Hopefully, service. Our Club was founded in 1975
spring will be here soon so we can and has had more than 75 members.
get back to what we enjoy—parades. We are about helping children and
The 500 Club meets on the first enjoying automobiles of all kinds—
Wednesday of each month, with antiques, hot rods, special interest,
the board meeting at 7 p.m. and the even trucks. Our cars range from old
Club meeting at 7:30 p.m. We always restored to classics. We just love cars!
welcome new members; if interested, The Club participates in parades,
contact any member or Club Presi- travels on tours to special points of
dent Larry DeVoss at (317)281-5310. interest, museums and of course, to eat.
Please check us out and like us at Our Club meets the second Monday of the month at the Murat. We usually
Facebook.com/Murat500shrineclub. get together in the A-Room for dinner around 5:30 p.m., directly behind the
As a reminder, if your 2019 dues lounge. Our ladies are always included. Our meeting is called to order at 7 p.m.
have not been paid, they are past due. in our Club Room at the Shrine. Our business meetings are usually less than an
No second invoice will be sent.Thank hour long. After the meeting, our ladies serve refreshments.
you for your prompt attention to this We are currently planning day trips to Wright-Patterson Air Force Museum,
matter. If you have questions regard- Ray Skillman Auto Museum in Greenwood, IN, the Auburn Cord Duesenberg
ing dues, please reach out to Wally Automobile Museum in Auburn, IN, and a military museum.
Dial, treasurer. If any of this sounds appealing, please come as our guest and get acquainted.
Oh, by the way, do you know what this car is? It is an IROC Z28 Camaro. It
belongs to our Club president, Joe Essex.
Mobil Nobles
Sports Car Ladies’ Oriental Shrine of North
Parading Unit America – Tarum Court #14
Fred Johnson Lady TJ Condre
WE WON OUR FIRST-EVER …WE My term is really starting to wind down with just a handful of events to go.
ARE VERY HAPPY AND EXTREMELY Last year at this time, I was preparing to start my term and worrying about
PROUD. HOW?? WE ADDED getting everything done. Now that it’s almost over, I’m wondering where the
PARADING. WHAT: MURAT SHRINE time has gone!
UNIT OF THE YEAR 2018 – MOBIL Our annual Souper Supper in the Tunisian Room of the Murat will take
NOBLES. place on Saturday, February 2, at 6 p.m. We will have multiple soups, hot dogs,
We added to our Little Pig, are muffins, desserts, opportunity baskets and a lot of fun! It is open to the public
working on the Charles Griffith Golf and provides a great opportunity to socialize. We hope you and your family
Outing and the Presidents Ball. We are can attend!
an active Unit throughout the year. Our final ceremonial of this Hearts of Gold term is on Saturday, February
We are hoping you will get that 23, in the morning. It’s early to allow plenty of time to prepare for the Poten-
sports car of yours out and join us. tate’s Ball that evening. Ask Faye Crabtree (our current membership chairman)
Please contact Fred Johnson, (317) or any member for details. I am hoping for a large class of ladies since we will
440-7942. I will get you “signed” up. be celebrating our Court’s institution 97 years ago as well as our Membership
Anyone wanting to buy Limburger Milestones. Our class motto is “Together we can make it work!” and really
cheese, please contact Wm.“Bill” represents the determination of our ladies. Join our family—you won’t be
Cothran. disappointed!
Our sewing ladies meet on the second Wednesday of each month, so Febru-
ary’s meeting will be on the 13th, weather permitting.These ladies are doing
such a great job providing needed items for our hospitals!
Thank you to all of the ladies of Tarum Court #14 and the nobles who sup-
port us. I have had a great time serving and appreciate the dedication of those
around me.
16 THE MURAT MAGAZINEBartholomew County
SAVE THE DATE
Shrine Club
David London
The Bartholomew County Shrine Club is going strong
IMPERIAL SHRINE
and keeping busy. At our December Stated Meeting, we GUILDS OF AMERICA
enjoyed a fantastic dinner followed by the installation of
our 2019 officers. Illustrious Past Potentate Charles Shull FASHION SHOW
and the Divan were on hand and did a great job installing By Brianne’s Boutique
the new officers.
I am going to try to fill some big shoes after being
installed as president. Don Kirk will take on the job of March 23, 2019
first vice president and Korry Clark is stepping in as our
second vice president. Past President Bobby Tekulve was
installed as our secretary and John Redman will continue
to be our awesome treasurer.
We are looking forward to our first event of 2019, the
BCSC Sweetheart Dance on Saturday, February 16, which
is open to the public. Check out the flyer or check our
Web site. We look forward to seeing some of our fellow
Murat nobles there. (http://bartholomewcountyshriners.
org)
Melanie Close
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FEBRUARY 2019 17THE INDY FUEL WELCOME:
MURAT SHRINERS INDIANAPOLIS
FEBRUARY 8, 2019 ~ 7:35 PM
Tickets $25 each ~ Section 207
(group seating)
Indiana Farmers Coliseum
1202 E. 38th St ~ Indianapolis, IN 46205
Order tickets at www.muratshrine.org by January 25
Drawing to ride the Zamboni machine
Invite friends and family to this inaugural event!
18 THE MURAT MAGAZINESmyrna Shrine Guild
Raynel Wilson
Greetings to all! USO Bob Hope Legacy Reading Program Ladies Luncheon
We have gotten our year started with our January on February 9, and the Potentate’s Ball on February 23.
Board and Stated Meetings. All officers have now been Read more about these events in the Murat Magazine.
installed and are eager to serve! Remember our colors are Red, White and Blue. Have a
We will be having many opportunities to raise money LOVING VALENTINE’S DAY!
for the Shriners Hospital Education Fund and want to Read, Write and Believe.
thank you in advance for your support in these projects. Maharanee Raynel
As your Maharanee, I am thrilled to be working with and
representing such a great group of ladies! February Calendar
Our first Guild Night of the year will be on Wednesday, Guild Night – Wednesday 6 @ 5:30 p.m.
February 6. We always have a great time eating, playing Board Meeting – Tuesday 26 @ 6:30 p.m.
games, sharing fellowship and other surprises. Please try Stated Meeting – Tuesday 26 @ 7 p.m.
and join us the first Wednesday of each month starting at March Calendar
5:30 p.m. (other than July and August when we are dark). Guild Night – Wednesday 6 @ 5:30 p.m.
Also join us for the Stated Meeting on Tuesday, February Board Meeting – Tuesday 26 @ 6:30 p.m.
26, at 7 p.m. Stated Meeting – Tuesday 26 @ 7 p.m.
The Potentate’s Lady, Karen Schuster, has invited us to
join her for the 2019 Miss Piggy Dinner on February 1, a
FEBRUARY 2019 19Contributions for Shriners Hospitals for
Children & Murat Transportation Fund
TRANSPORTATION FUND Allen L. Robbins Anthony & Jacquelyn Comella
Donald G. Sanders Gregory J. Baire Linda S. Gibson
Donald R. White James A. Pore Joseph S. La Rosa
Daniel R. Eichhorn Robert & Vicki Wilson PP Art & Margaret Borton
Drew P. Butler Sena M. Jessen PP Philip & Elaine Thrasher
Albert A. Hall Deborah A. St. Pierre
William H. Whyte SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR A. John Sieloff
Benton J. Moore CHILDREN - CHICAGO
Robert M. McDonald Murat Corvette Club SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN
Logansport Shrine Club Boone County Shrine Club - CHICAGO - IN MEMORY OF MICHAEL
Logansport Shrine Club ST. PIERRE, PP
IN MEMORY OF Henry County Shrine Club Kay Hinshaw
WILLIAM ARTERBERRY Murat Railroad Club
Gary & Theresa Frieden SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN
SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR - LEXINGTON - IN HONOR OF MR. &
IN HONOR OF CRIMMIE WALTHER CHILDREN - CINCINNATI MRS. WILLIAM R. WHYTE
Debra Shrum Don & Dorothy Endres PP Art & Margaret Borton
Murat Corvette Club
IN HONOR OF DAVID & SUSAN Boone County Shrine Club SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN
RADOVICH Murat Legion of Honor - LEXINGTON - IN HONOR OF MR. &
Roger Mosser Southeastern IN Shrine Club MRS. BRIAN ALBERS
Murat Railroad Club PP Art & Margaret Borton
IN HONOR OF ED & DIANE
HERNANDEZ SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR IN MEMORY OF ROBERTA RASNER
Roger Mosser CHILDREN - LEXINGTON Kirt L. Fuchs
Michael Scott - Kelmar Safety, Inc.
SHRINERS HOSPITALS Fit to Be a Shriner SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN
FOR CHILDREN Murat Corvette Club - CHICAGO - IN MEMORY OF ALANSON
Ruth & Donald Suter La-Or-Ma Shrine Club “BUD” ABEL
Wilmer H. Burns, Jr. Boone County Shrine Club Kay Hinshaw
Donald G. Sanders Henry County Shrine Club
Daniel A. Cunningham Southeastern IN Shrine Club IN MEMORY OF ALANSON “BUD” ABEL
Joe H. Avery Murat Railroad Club Gregg & Rebecca Tharp
James R. Houston Cheryl & Rhett Tharp
Christopher Huston IN MEMORY OF MICHAEL ST. Kelly & Brent Tharp
Jerry L. Melvin PIERRE, PAST POTENTATE Millers Medics
Donald E. Dearinger Paul & Kristin St. Pierre Respiratory Therapy - Richard L. Roudebush VA
Ronald G. Washburn Charles & Elizabeth Bailey Gary & Theresa Cleveland
Donald L. Shaw Mr. & Mrs. Jim Little David & Leah Coppess
Daniel R. Eichhorn Carmon Community Funeral Homes Kevin & Donna Morrow
William Harting Roger Mosser & Crimmie Walther Carolyn Darnell
Travis M. Harrison Erik & Julia Spencer Vicki Rockhill
J.A. & Mary Rouse Daniel & Edna Francis Audrey Apple
Drew P. Butler The Meeks Mortuary, Inc. Wanda Hendricks & Leah Coppess
Douglas O. Gentry Scott & Anne Gilligan Larry J. Woempner
Tim L. Martin The Patten Group, LLC PP Art & Margaret Borton
Ronald M. Eddy Ruth & Bill Hathaway, Jr.
Alan J. Barker Gary & Barbara Lewis IN MEMORY OF PHYLLIS J. STANSBURY
Samuel R. Swadley Martin & Phyllis McAfee Nancy & James A. Ritchie
Joel D. Flesher John Stretch PP Philip & Elaine Thrasher
Jack M. Workman Cheryl & Paul Christen
Jere R. Neely Conkle Funeral Home IN MEMORY OF JOSEPH E. BROWN
JoAnna & Robert Whiteis Tim & Susie Smart and Families Shirley L. Brown
Mark Kreger Mike & Sandy Beville Tom & Sandi Less
Michael Piper Randy & Rose Corgan Melissa & Rex Ennis
Larry H. Holtz Indiana Funeral Directors Association
Benton J. Moore Haskell & Sandra Ross SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN
Robert R. Storms David Shutters - LEXINGTON - IN MEMORY OF ROYCE
Gregory L. Randolph Steve Burkhardt MCCULLOUGH
Robert M. McDonald Edward & Jean Basham Bartholomew County Shrine Club
Edward E. Higgins Daniel H. Wagner
20 THE MURAT MAGAZINEIN MEMORY OF JOE & ANNE OTTO
James & Patricia Robertson Dramatic Cast
Leland Owens
IN MEMORY OF ELMER HAAS
Hazel M. Haase Welcome 2019!
Ready or not, 2019 is here … AND WE ARE EXCITED!
IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM NYBOER Congratulations to our new Dramatic Cast president, Lee Owens, and our corps
Aqua Bass Masters of officers installed at our December dinner held at Bynum’s Steak House. Lee
joined Plainfield Lodge #653 in 2005, served as Worshipful Master in 2013, then
SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR
jumped from the frying pan into the fire as its secretary for three years. Lee joined
CHILDREN - CINCINNATI- IN
MEMORY OF EARL G. HARTMAN Murat Shrine and the Dramatic Cast in 2014.
Hancock County Shrine Club The Dramatic Cast is made up of a great group of guys from Lodges all over
central Indiana. Our main purpose is to conduct and perform the ritual of initia-
SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR tion given to new nobles of Murat Shrine.While doing this, we wonderfully fulfill
CHILDREN - CINCINNATI- IN our secondary purpose: FUN and FELLOWSHIP! We meet the second Wednesday
MEMORY OF VELDON E. OLIVER of each month at 6 p.m. for dinner in the Oasis Lounge with a meeting to follow.
Hancock County Shrine Club Our fun and fellowship include several special events and outings throughout
the year. Our calendar for 2019 includes annual standards like the Brass Hat dinner
SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR
and the Cast Golf Tournament. Plus, this year we are planning a bus trip to Bel-
CHILDREN - CHICAGO - IN MEMORY
OF ARNOLD HANSELL terra Casino in July.The Brass Hat is a special meeting to be held March 13 and all
Tippecanoe Shrine Club nobles are invited to attend.We will have a great time roasting the Potentate and
giving him a very special presentation.Although not yet “set in stone,” we expect
SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR the cost per attendee to be $35 for a great dinner and open bar.
CHILDREN - CHICAGO - IN MEMORY Are you interested in joining a great uniform body? Come try us out! Let us
OF WILLIAM “ED” ROCKHILL buy you dinner at one of our regular monthly meetings. Remember, we meet the
Tippecanoe Shrine Club second Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. for dinner in the Oasis Lounge.
If you have any questions, call Lee Owens, (317) 443-2900, or Randy Snyder,
(317) 531-5709. They would love to talk to you about becoming a Murat Cast
member!
Digital Edition of Murat
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA FEBRUARY 2019
Magazine Now Available
Can’t wait for the printed copy to arrive? Now you can get the newest
copy of the magazine two weeks early!
Murat has created an online digital edition of the Murat Magazine. It is
posted at: www.muratshrinemagazine.com.
• All issues since January 2015 are available for reading.
• New issues are posted about two weeks before the printed copies arrive.
• The magazine Web site also features a free subscription feature.
• Click on the icon “I” located in the upper right-hand corner of the tool
2019 Murat Divan bar. When the dialogue box opens, click on the “enotify” box. Enter your
PH OTO
(see page 2)
B Y J O E K R E BS BACH e-mail address to receive a notification via e-mail whenever a new issue
is posted.
The magazine Web site includes links to the Murat Shrine Web site as well as to
social media. This Web site is formatted using HTML5 and is mobile friendly, so
you can read the magazine on your smartphone or on your tablet.
Also note that the Grand Lodge of Indiana offers a similar service for the Indiana Freemason Magazine.
It is posted at: www.indianafreemasonmagazine.com. All issues since Summer 2012 are available
there. New issues are also posted about two weeks before the printed copy arrives. Using the procedure
described above, you can subscribe to it also.
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JOIN POTENTATE SCOTT A. SCHUSTER AND LADY KAREN
POTENTATE’S ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARTY
Saturday, March 16 ~ 6 p.m. ~ arabian room
Live music by “Wildlife” Band from 7 - 11 p.m.
• Prizes for best costume
• Food and beverages available for purchase
FREE TO NOBLES AND GUESTS
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