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A Publication of Shrine Masons. Feb. 2020 - Vol. 120, Issue 2 Illustrious Sir for 2020, Carl Thompson and First Lady Feather.
Al Kader OASIS
Published Monthly
From the Potentate’s Desk
Al Kader, Shriners International by 2020 Potentate I.S. Carl Thompson
25100 SW Parkway Ave.
Wilsonville, OR 97070-9600 Happy February to you all! We have
Phone: (503) 682-4420 some exciting things planned for the
Fax: (503) 685-5080 year. The first and most important thing
Email: editor@alkadershriners.org is our upcoming ceremonial April 11th,
www.AlKaderShriners.org
Subscription Price $8.00 / yr
2020. Once again we will be having
the ceremony at the historic Portland
Elected Divan Scottish Rite building. Any Noble top-
Carl Thompson, Potentate line signing a new candidate will receive
Terry Griffith, Chief Rabban
Mark Phillips, Assistant Rabban
the Potentates Vision award. This award
Carl Robinson, High Priest & Prophet comes with many rights and benefits. If
Martin Klos,Oriental Guide you would like to know what they are,
Gillan Bradley, Treasurer then top-line sign a new Noble. JUST
IS Todd Weedman, Recorder ONE. When was the last time you visited
Appointed Divan
your blue lodge and shared the story of
Matt Wand, 1st Ceremonial Master joining the Shrine?
Dennis Harris, 2nd Ceremonial Master
Bill Hinkle, Director This is going to be a very special year for
Mel DeHut, Marshal Al Kader on so many levels. This is the 100 year celebration for the vote to
Kevan Snyder, Captain of the Guard start our hospital system. That vote was secured and the Imperial Session
Larry Evey, Temple Outer Guard
was hosted by none other that Al Kader right here in Portland, Oregon.
Steve Levin, Chaplain
Zack Blalack, Outer Guard This year we will not be having a Potentates ball. Our event on May 9th
Dick Crist, Outer Guard is called the Potentates Salute. The evening will be full of entertainment,
Larry Evey, Outer Guard exciting people, history, and it is not to be missed. If you put one thing on
Bill Quier, Outer Guard your social calendar in 2020 this is the one. Tickets are selling out fast so
Carey Huckaba, Outer Guard
call the shrine office as soon as you can to reserve your table.
Potentate’s Aides
Chief of Staff: I.S. Ron Gamble
This is the first “digital copy” of the Oasis. The board has elected to only
Deputy Chief of Staff: IS Bud James send out email copies of this communication at this time. If you have
Chief Aide: Larry Maine received this or found it on the web, then congratulations! You have been
Aides: Austin Bennington, Rodge Hodge dragged into the future. Printing and mailing was extremely costly and
II, Eric Peterson, Nate Neff, Marty Bush, hopefully everyone will continue to send in articles and communications
Patrick Sheehan, Chris Chuculate, Jean
Stuekerjuergen, Alicia Moss, Lori Calkins,
regularly and in a timely manner. The more things change, the more
John Wilde, Richard King, Horacio Arellano, they stay the same. Change is a constant and natural part of life. It is a
Jeremy Ward, Hunter Thompson natural quality of “things.” Constant change of things is part of staying the
same. Once you realize this, you actually stop seeing each small change
Temple Unit Staff
as something exceptional (and maybe threatening). Stare at the waves
Jay Carey, Director of Units
Robert Baugh, Assistant Dir. of Units coming in on the beach. Watch a fire. Watch the rain drops, river flowing,
sunset, sunrise ... everything’s changing and nothing’s changed. There
Staff is a story of a man who came across three Operative Masons busy at
Attorney: Matt Wand work. The man asked the first bricklayer what he was doing. “I’m laying
Ambassador at Large: IS John Nerski
Ambassador at Large: Skip Stanaway
bricks,” the worker replied. He then asked the second bricklayer the same
Ambassador: Ron Ellenson question. “I’m putting up a wall,” he said. The passerby then asked the
Ambassador: Gary Scott question one more time, this time to the third bricklayer. The response:
“I’m building a cathedral!” Three different men can do the exact same
Emeritus task but for very different reasons. The first may have labored exclusively
Roy Armentrout, Recorder
Kenji Yaguchi, Ambassador
for the paycheck. He saw his work as exactly that: A task that needed to
Robert Keller, Treasurer be completed regardless of the outcome. When the bell rang, he was out
IS Dave Johnson, Editor the door. The second was likely motivated by a sense of completion and
was proud that his bricklaying would result in the construction of a wall.
OASIS
Potentate IS Carl Thompson, Publisher
Perhaps he would add a few extra minutes here and there in order to see
Patrick Sheehan, Editor the goal to completion. But the third was no doubt driven by a deep desire
Art Thompson, Photographer to fashion a religious structure that would enhance worship and bring
Items must be received by the 10th of the
month to editor@alkadershriners.org for
next month’s issue. continued on page 3
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From the Potentate’s Desk continued ...
glory to the divine. Every brick was a step towards
that grandiose vision and aspiration. No doubt Chaplain’s Report
that such a person would do whatever was needed by Noble Steven Levin
in order to see his glorious visualization come to Please allow me to address the Nobility and
fruition. In your vision of Al Kaders future is there their families with a degree of austere thoughts
a deep desire to keep our fraternity healthy and regarding our dire circumstance in this tumultuous
secure? What is your why? Why are you a Shriner? world today. It would seem we have once again,
Lets work together to get new Nobles and build an found ourselves the object of hatred and targeted
exciting future for Al Kader together. How can I help because of our freedoms and way of life. We refuse
you? to bend to the demands of terrorist groups and we
have avowed to never give in to their demands.
When individuals announce to the world that our
deaths will be imminent lest we convert to their
religion and law, we respond by doing as we have
in the past. We send our valiant warriors to defend
our lives and way of life. I humbly ask of you my
brothers and sisters, please join me in offering this
plea to the Lord our God and creator of heaven and
earth. “Please keep those who serve out of harm’s
way. We ask thee too, please end these threats and
preserve peace worldwide. AMEN”
Al Kader Oasis - February 2020 3
Tualatin Valley Shrine Club meeting starting at 1800. But come early for some
by Noble Herb Richardson social activity. If anything changes between now
and then, the Secretary will let us know by email or
We want to thank all the Nobles and ladies who phone call.
came out for the Tualatin Valley Shrine Club
Happy Groundhog Day, Valentine’s Day and
meeting and December Christmas party. The
Presidents’ Day.
Peppermill Restaurant did not do a holiday buffet
but instead did a plated holiday dinner, complete
with desert, for a very reasonable cost. And it Multnomah Mayan Report
looked like everyone enjoyed the selection and by Noble Ron Gamble
had plenty to eat.
The Multnomah Mayan Tribe #1 held the
After the meal there was a short business meeting Installation of Officers on December 10, 2019 at
and then the Potentates Representative Noble Saylor’s Old Country Kitchen with 32 including
Larry Evey installed the new club officers. ladies in attendance. I.S. Todd Weedman installed
Congratulations to our new President Ralph Jubb, the officers. I.S. Ron Gamble as K’uhul, Larry
First Vice President I.S. Art Hermanson, Secretary White as First High Noble, Phil Stother as Second
Steve Levin, Treasurer Rod Hevland, and Chaplain
(by appointment) Frank Brewington.
The fun part of the evening was the gift exchange
where each attendee was given an opportunity to
select a wrapped gift from the gift table or swipe
one that had already been opened. The person
having their gift taken was entitled to make
another trip to the gift table. Of course everyone
eventually ended up with something to take home.
Lots of fun was had by all.
I have nothing on my agenda for this month’s
meeting in the way of entertainment or
enlightenment but I know President Ralph will
come up with something for our pleasure or
enjoyment. Let’s just all go to the next meeting of
the Tualatin Valley Shrine Club and be surprised
with whatever comes up. And, don’t forget to bring
those bottles and cans to the next meeting for
our recycling fund raiser or better yet, if you are
using the new blue bags, take them right to the
collection site.
The next business meeting and dinner will be
at the Peppermill Restaurant on Wednesday,
February 19, 2020 with dinner at 1730 and the
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High Noble, Kevin Snyder as First Day Keeper
and Ralph Jubb as Second Day Keeper. We also
honored High Noble Ted Balestreri on serving
as our First K’uhul in 2019. High Noble Ted
presented I.S. Todd a check for $1,000 to the
Transportation Fund
The purpose of this social club is having dinner
events with our Ladies and raise money for Al
Kader Transportation Fund. K’uhul Gamble
announced a Flower Basket Sale starting in
January and baskets would be delivered in May,
just in time for Mother’s Day. I.S. Bud James
will be chairman of the flower basket project.
Additionally. The Mayans will host a taco feed at
the spring ceremonial and plans to host the fall
ceremonial dinner. All the net proceeds will go to
Al Kader Transportation Fund. Clatsop County Shrine Club
by Noble Carey Huckaba
The Mayan Tribe currently has 22 members and
will continue to grow to have fun social events and Over a dozen Shriners and Ladies braved strong
a purpose in supporting transportation for our winds and high waters for the installation of Clatsop
children at our hospital. County Shrine Club’s 2020 officers. The installation
was held in the Warrenton Masonic Lodge at noon
on December 20th.
Legion of Honor Mid-Valley
by Noble Carey Huckaba Despite 50 MPH winds and a foot of water over the
highway in several places, fourteen of Al Kader’s
We had a very good attendance at the Legion of finest braved the elements to be a part of this
Honor Mid-Valley Platoon meeting on Dec. 11, joyous event. And, if the high wind and deep water
2019 at the Scottish Rite Center in Salem. We was not enough of a hardship, the storm left the
had 22 Nobles and 7 Ladies. Potentate IS Todd entire city of Warrenton without electricity, yet the
Weedman was in attendance and Installed the resourceful Nobles in upper God’s Country served
2020 officers of the Mid-Valley LOH. The officers a sumptuous lasagna dinner, with salad, garlic and
installed were Commander Frank Brewington, rosemary toast, with an ample portion of apple pie a
Lieutenant Commander Alan Harrison, Adjutant la mode for dessert.
Ron Henderson, and Sgt. Of Arms JB Dick. IS
Weedman also swore in two new nobles in to Al Kader’s First Lady Marti remarked of how
LOH. They were Noble John Birch and Noble romantic it was enjoying a delicious luncheon with
Jim Sonsteng. There were three Nobles from Todd by candlelight.
North Coast Platoon LOH and appreciated their
attendance. Our next meeting is Jan. 8th and Clatsop County Shrine Club’s 2020 officers are:
would like to see a large attendance. President Victor Kee, 1st Vice President Ronald
Atkins, 2nd Vice President Richard Lee, Treasurer
Norman McLaren and Secretary Ronald Collman.
President Victor Kee, Treasurer Norman McLaren
and Secretary Ronald Collman were installed by
Ill. Sir Todd Weedman by candlelight following the
luncheon.
continued on page 9
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Installation 2020 Al Kader Oasis - February 2020 7
Flower Baskets
Mothers Day May 10th
Fundraiser for transportation of patients to Shriners Hospitals for Children providing medical care for children
including orthopedic, burns, cleft lip and palate, and spinal injuries – regardless of the family’s ability to pay.
Order your beautiful flower basket now and they will be ready for Mothers Day.
Pickup at Al Kader Shrine Center in Wilsonville on May 6, 2020 from 12-4:00 p.m..
12” Mixed Basket $25
All baskets will be a mix of flowers in bloom.
Make checks payable to:
Al Kader Mayan Tribe
Baskets @ $25 Each Totals:
Name:
Send orders c/o Bud James Address:
1535 NE 128th Ave
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 706-8811 Phone: Email:
budjames03@gmail.com
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Greeters
By Noble Don Slezak
Happy Groundhogs Day. I hope you know a couple
of groundhogs to celebrate with.
Plan on meeting April 7, 2020 at 6 pm at the Shrine
Center. This will be the official start for the 75th
Annual Al Kader Golf Tournament. There are
several important details we need to take care
Pictured (left to right) Treasurer Norm McLaren; of. All Greeters are expected to attend and all
Secretary Ron Collman; President Victor Kee; Ill. nobles with an interest in the golf tournament
Sir Todd Weedman, Potentate are cordially invited. Everything about the
tournament except for the date and place are open
Columbia County Shrine Club for discussion. For example we need a new sign
by Noble Carey Huckaba maker. The date is August 13, 2020 at the Oregon
City Golf Course at Lone Oak in case you forgot.
On January 4th Columbia County Shrine Club The shotgun start is scheduled for 9 am.
started the new year with a full agenda for the first
stated meeting in the second decade of the 21st Now is the time to start getting your team
century. President Terry Pea opened the meeting together. It is probably still raining so quit playing
by introducing First Vice President Mark Reed, with your umbrella and get your team together.
Treasurer Henry Heimuller and Secretary Carey This is a perfect event to involve non-shriner
Huckaba as the shrine club’s 2020 officers. masons and friends or relatives for a day of fun and
good fellowship. You don’t have to be a good golfer
to enjoy the day since you are part of a team.
Where else can you have more fun on a beautiful
day in August with your clothes on?
Some other activities for you is the Superbowl
Party and Chili Cook Off February 2nd at the
Shrine Center at 2 pm.
Live at the Shrine Dance Night: February 9th and
March 8th from 4 - 7 pm.
Are you having FUN yet?
Al Kader Patrol
Lou Westwick, Past Patrol Captain
Patrol had their annual installation at the Stockpot
in Beaverton on January 5, 2020. The meal was
As the programs we are planning become realities very good as usual. Our officers were installed for
we are looking forward to welcoming new their 2nd year of their term.
members with new ideas. Columbia County Shrine
Club meets the first Saturday each month at about At our first meeting of the year we discussed
10:30 a.m., following a bountiful country breakfast another unit get-together that will a tour
consisting of pancakes, waffles, biscuits & gravy, the Portland underground. The Portland
bacon, sausage, eggs, fruit and coffee, tea, juice underground, also known as the Shanghai tunnels,
and milk, served from 7:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. So, are among the weirdest and most depressing of
join us for a great breakfast and the fun meeting Portland’s historical attractions: An underground
on the first Saturday of each month. tunnel system, not unlike a smaller version of
the Paris catacombs, that human smugglers
Pictured (left to right) President Terry Pea, 1st Vice used to transport unsuspecting victims in the
President Mark Reed, Treasurer Henry Heimuller late 19th century. The best, and only completely
and Secretary Carey Huckaba.
continued on page 10
Al Kader Oasis - February 2020 9
legal way to access the tunnels is beneath old because of the care they received they are successful
town Chinatown by taking a 90 minute guided today, or when a parent throws their arms around
tour operated by Cascade Geographic Society your neck and thanks you for giving their child the
(CGS), a local nonprofit that donates a portion of opportunity to be a child. These moments are the
its proceeds to the fight against modern human pay-off for everything we do to support Al Kader and
trafficking. Tours come in several flavors. CGS the Shrine philanthropy.
provides flashlights, but you’re welcome to bring
your own. They also recommend dust masks for Each of us has our own deeply personal reasons why
people with respiratory issues, as the underground we give of our time and energy to the Shrine. As an
air quality is pretty poor. We will need is an RSVP added bonus, Al Kader extends many opportunities
before the event, February 14, 2020, so that we can to link our giving with other activities that also
plan for the dinner afterwards, just send Captain bring us joy and excitement. For some, it’s riding
Dennis Harris a email back letting him know if you a motorcycle in formation or controlling traffic, for
will be attending. This tour is open to all Units. others it might be greeting Nobles and guests at
Shrine functions, or carrying flags in a parade. For
those of us in the Concert Band the added joy is
Concert Band derived from making music with others, perfecting
By Noble Jeff Zimmerman the harmonies, hearing a new or difficult piece of
“Tell them why!” indeed! music grow and improve through the process of
working together as a team to produce a sound we
While listening to I.S. Carl Thompson’s address are proud to share with an audience.
to the Nobility and guests at his installation, one
of the most impactful phrases to reach my ears The Concert Band was very pleased and proud to
was, “tell them why.” Out of context it might leave play for the crowd at the Officers Installation last
you wondering about this seemingly random month. It would make us happy to include many
statement. But when you realize the scenario from more musicians in our merry-making. If you play
which this statement is quoted, it really tugs at a a standard band instrument, or if you used to in
Shriner’s heart. I.S. Carl was projecting a situation days gone by, come sit in with us any time, we are
that every Shriner and probably every Lady and confident you will have fun. Very little experience
relation of that Shriner have been in more than required, if you know which end of the horn to blow
once. During a conversation with just about into, we can help you with the rest. It will be a short
anybody relating to being a Shriner the question time until you are feeling the joy of harmonizing with
always comes up, “what do Shriners do?” That’s this group, and when asked you’ll be ready to “tell
when we in the Shrine/Mason family talk about them why!”
our hospitals and the children we help, and the Fine for now.
research we support. Then the dialogue comes
around to how does driving a tiny car in a parade
or making balloon animals help kids. We all have Unit and Club Parade Season
the answers to that; attracting attention, raising by Jay Carey, Director of Units
awareness, being seen by the public, etc.
Welcome to the 2020 parade season. I am attaching a
But the question is seldom asked, and perhaps copy of the parade schedule as it is currently known.
easiest to answer is, “Why do you do it?” To my As always the final confirmation of each parade will
understanding, that is the point of I.S. Carl’s be sent out to you as soon as I receive confirmation
message: “Tell them why!” and application info from the parade organizers.
The simplest answers, but no less important than In order to have the most current and up to date
the others, is for the children, to help to make listing for each unit and club, I am asking that each
their lives normal. For the research to help future send me an email with the 2020 officers and contacts
children reach normalcy easier. For the doctors (I’ll be able to update the “Blast” list) to include each
and staff that pour all their energy into making life Nobles email address.
better for those who need help. In that same email I am asking that each unit/club
But the true, soul awakening answer to “why” list the parades that you have agreed to participate
is the emotional and spiritual jolt of pleasure in after each has met and are agreeable to attend.
we receive when a child in leg braces sees your I will be getting with I.S .Carl and Noble Terry to
FEZ and walks over to hug your legs, or when an schedule our Unit/Club Head meetings and will
adult tells you that they were a Shriner child and send out notices for those meetings. My personal
10 Al Kader Oasis - February 2020desire is to keep the need for the meetings to
a minimum and communicate via emails and
temple calendar.
Finally, I want to thank Noble Robert Baugh
for agreeing to assume the Assistant Director
of Units position when asked by the IS Carl
and Noble Terry. I am looking forward to a
great year and showing our Fez’s in the various by Dereesa Reid, Executive Director
communities.
As we ring in the New Year, it is important to
recognize some of the milestones achieved
03/14 Heppner Voluntary in 2019. I am excited to let you know that
04/25 The Dalles All Unit we have two new Master Masons within the
05/02 Newport All Unit Portland Shriners Hospital team. Alex, Clinical
Transformation Specialist, became both a Master
05/16 Florence Voluntary Mason in Washington and has already became a
05/16 Scio Voluntary Shriner with Afifi Temple. Most recently, Dr. Matt
05/30 Starlight Special Bernstein, Chief of Staff, also became a Master
06/06 Lebanon All Unit Mason of Oregon. We are very proud of both Alex
and Dr. Bernstein as they continue the tradition of
06/06 Turner Voluntary
Masonry and Shriners.
06/06 Sisters Voluntary
06/13 St Helen’s All Unit Our daily fracture and sports injury clinic
continues to stay busy. It is not only faster than a
06/13 Waldport Voluntary
visit to the emergency room, but it gives patients
06/20 Tillamook All Unit access to quality pediatric orthopedic care. When
06/27 Prineville Voluntary it comes to pediatric orthopedic care, kids are
07/04 Canby Voluntary not mini-adults. Many thanks to our physicians,
07/04 Independence Voluntary outpatient clinic, and registration team for
providing excellent service.
07/04 Stayton/Mill City Voluntary
07/04 Gleneden Beach Voluntary With the closing of 2019, I want to thank all of
07/04 Creswell Voluntary our physicians and staff for providing excellent
quality of care and supporting a number of medical
07/11 Philomath Voluntary education programs. A special thanks to both our
clinical and basic science research departments as
Questions? wjaycarey@yahoo.com your efforts are changing the lives of kids today
and for years to come.
Al Kader Oasis - February 2020 11February Birthdays!
Jack Cooper 2/1 James R Webb 2/9 David R Timm 2/19
Rodney C Lippert 2/1 Marvin S Soreng 2/10 Fadi S Arnaout 2/19
Johnny D Garner 2/1 Ronald G Risberg 2/10 Richard C Wise 2/20
Norman G McLaren 2/1 David R Newgard 2/10 Dana A Tawney 2/20
Leslie W Geren 2/1 Welmon Smith Jr 2/12 Steven W McCathern 2/20
Richard D Okita 2/1 John A Bennett 2/12 William B Allphin 2/20
Peter W Dorsett 2/2 Rodney E Thompson 2/12 Louie E Sansing 2/21
Gary Snyder 2/2 R. M Wick 2/12 Donald L Williams 2/21
Steven E Boos 2/2 Theodore A Moan 2/13 Clyde C Nobles 2/21
David M Cramblett 2/2 James T Farmer Jr 2/13 William H Davis 2/21
Sam M Wade 2/4 Gary L Moe 2/14 Clyde R Oliver 2/22
Jason Z Levin 2/4 Kervyn L Harned 2/15 Benjamin F Carson 2/23
Bruce W Dyar 2/5 David P Billings 2/15 Manuel B Britt 2/23
Malcolm A McInnis 2/5 Steven R Gardner 2/15 Milton H Johnson 2/25
Richard P Gerety 2/5 Justin R Mathis 2/15 Kenneth W Zapp 2/25
Ronald J Eggers 2/5 Gary L Lentz 2/16 Clarence E Salter 2/25
James F Godier 2/6 Alan D Strong 2/17 Jaren E May 2/25
Terry L Griffith 2/6 Claude A Weldin 2/17 Melvin P Brink 2/26
Ralph K Jubb III 2/7 William R Heintz 2/17 Joseph W Jarvis 2/26
Herbert R March 2/7 Jack R Burton 2/18 Chad E Rice 2/26
John L Nerski P.P. 2/7 David H Khal 2/18 Robert Gedlick 2/27
Robert W Baugh Jr. 2/8 Blair C Hill 2/19 Richard J Gamble 2/27
Robert C Westerberg 2/9 Eldon F Thomas II 2/19 Francis R Weatherly 2/29
Michael T Marshall 2/9
Nobles Visited by the Black Camel:
Wayne W. Gilbert 12/16/19
David C. Lawson 12/13/19
O.T. Logan 12/16/19
Richard G. Ray 12/16/19
Job H. York 1/7/20
We do not lose the ones we love, They only go before.
Where there is everlasting life, Where sorrow is no more.
And there the soul will always live, And peace is everywhere.
We do not lose the ones we love, God takes them in his care.
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in a certain area, trying to purchase an item or continue with this community event.
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Al Kader Oasis - February 2020 15PROPOSED BYLAW CHANGES It is the recommendation of Shriners International that the Al Kader Bylaws be corrected as follows: • Article II -§323.13 should be changed to §323.12, because there is no §323.13. • Article IV, Section 8 -§325.9 should be changed to §325.10, which is the correct section for election of Representatives, and "Imperial Bylaws" should be corrected to "bylaws of Shriners International", which is the correct identity of the corporation. • Article IV, Section 9 -§325.9 should be changed to §325.11, which is the correct section for Election Regulations. • Article V, Section 2 -"The Imperial Council" should be changed to "Shriners International", which is the correct identity of the corporation. • Article VII, Section 1-§332.1(i) should be changed to §332.1(e), which is the correct section for changes to initiation fees. • Article VII, Section 3, (A) -"the Imperial Council" should be changed to "Shriners International", which is the correct identity of the corporation, and "Imperial By-laws" should be changed to "bylaws of Shriners International", for the same reason. • Article VII, Section 5, (A)-"Article 23 -§323.12" should be changed to "Article 32 -§332.6", which is the correct section for life memberships for Meritorious Service. • Article VIII, Section 3 -"Article 27 -§327.8(d) and" should be stricken because that section relates to notices for meetings of the Board of Directors and is unrelated to budgeting. • Article VIII, Section 8 -§334.5 should be changed to §334.6, which is the correct section for audits. Furthermore the Executive Board has recommended the following changes to the bylaws: • Article IX, Section 1, (A) and (B) – The Property Management Committee be renamed the Facilities Committee and all references thereto be changed accordingly. • Article IX, Section 1, (A) – The Facilities Committee shall be comprised of the Chief Rabban, Assistant Rabban, and the Facilities Manager. In addition, the executive board shall appoint no less than one Past Potentate, and two Nobles to the committee. • Article X, Section 4, – The Director of Units or one of his Staff Officers shall issue directives approved by the Potentate to the Units and hold meetings as instructed by the Potentate with the executive officers of the units to discuss unit involvement in Temple activities and other concerning Temple matters. 16 Al Kader Oasis - February 2020
Donors to the Transportation
Fund in December 2019
James Akers
T.S.Andrews
Al Kader Greeters
Linda Bierle
I.S. Stuart Boos, P.P.
Marie Capizzo
Stanley Clifton
Gary Cook
Tammy Cain
Forget Me Nots
Gail Gilbert
Forrest Hatch
Bradley Hanson
JoAnne Holeva
I.S. David Johnson, P.P.
Kane Leone
Multhomah Mayans No. 1
Hasib Mohammed
Yamhill Shrine Club
LIVE AT THE SHRINE PRESENTS A MUSIC FESTIVAL
Second Annual
A weekend of fun • Three bands
dancing, listening, • Two dance floors
food, and beverages.• Continuous music
Black Swan Classic Jazz Band with Marilyn Keller
Marilyn Keller Vocalist and Gospel Hour
Columbia Classic Jazz Band
Gypsy Hicks Hot Club Swing
Jass Two plus One ‘20s,, ’30s, ‘40s
John Bennett Dance Band
Shrine Center
Saturday and Sunday, March 7-8, 2020
25100 SW Parkway Ave., Wilsonville, Oregon 97070. No host bar, food available.
Tickets and info: Earline, 503-789-5608 or Sarah, 503-682-4420, Shrine Center Office.
Noon-7 pm Saturday; Noon-4pm Sunday. Schedule TBA. Both days only $50.
Proceeds from this event benefit the Al Kader Shrine Oriental Band
Al Kader Oasis - February 2020 17Potentate’s Centennial
Salute Ball MAY 9, 2020
Presented by Al Kader Shriners
Join us at the Portland Art Museum Downtown Portland
(formerly Al Kader Shrine Temple) in the spectacular
Kridel Grand Ballroom as we celebrate the beginning of the
“Greatest Philanthropy in the World”.
Featuring a Grand Variety of DINNER TICKETS | $100 per person
Entertainment including: Includes hors d’oeuvres and dinner (featuring local fare)
Beer, wine and champagne included.
Music
LIMITED TABLES AVAILABLE
Shriner $1000 for 10 people
(includes souvenir wine glass, VIP treatment,
Ambassador acknowledgement during event and on event materials)
Dancing Sponsorships levels also available
Historical LODGING DETAILS
Special Embassy Suites
Presentation Downtown Portland
This was the Multnomah Hotel used
Silent Auction during the 1920 Imperial Session.
319 SW Pine Street - 503-279-9000
Ask for the special Shriner Rate.
($179 including self parking &
PRESENTATION OF A breakfast) Shuttle available.
SPECIAL SHORT STORY BY
JOHNNY ROYAL, WRITER For information please contact:
AND DIRECTOR OF 33 &
Al Kader Shriners
BEYOND: THE ROYAL ART OF
Sarah Gourde, 503-682-4420
MASONRY
25100 SW Parkway Ave, Wilsonville
Oregon 97070
SHRINERS, MASONS AND PUBLIC ARE WELCOME
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Al Kader Oasis - February 2020 192020-21
Combined Potentates Trip
January 31-February 11, 2021
Join Us For an Amazing
10 Day Panama Cruise
Aboard the Crown Princess
Fort Lauderdale, Grand Turk, Columbia,
Panama Canal, Panama, Costa Rica,
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20 Al Kader Oasis - February 2020PETITION FOR INITIATION & MEMBERSHIP
AL KADER SHRINE - 2020
Shriners International
25100 SW Parkway Ave. Wilsonville, Or
Office 503-682-4420 Fax 503-685-5080
Email: info@alkadershriners.org
To the Illustrious Potentate, Officers and Members of Al Kader Shrine, Oasis of Wilsonville: I am a Master Mason in good standing in _______________ Lodge No. A. F. & A. M. and
have been since (Date) ______________ Address __________________________________________ City/State __________________________ which is recognized by or in amity with
the Conference of Grand Masters of North America. Furthermore, I have resided at my current address for not less than six months, as required by the Bylaws of the Imperial Council. I
respectfully pray that I may be made a Noble of the Mystic Shrine, and become a member of Al Kader Shrine. If I be found worthy and my request granted, I promise to conform to the
Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of The Imperial Council and the Bylaws and ceremonials of your Al Kader Shrine.
Have you previously applied for admission to any Shrine Center of the order? _____ Name? _________________ When? __________________
SIGNATURE _____________________________________________________ DATE ________________________
CANDIDATE INFORMATION
PRINT FULL NAME _____________________________________________SPOUSE NAME ______________________
RESIDENCE __________________________________________________ CITY ___________________ STATE ______
ZIP _______ HOME PHONE (___) _______________ CELL (___) ______________ BUSINESS (___) ________________
EMAIL: ______________________________________________
HAT SIZE _______ PROFESSION OR OCCUPATION _______________________________________
BIRTHPLACE CITY _______________________ STATE _____ DOB: MONTH _________ DAY ________ YEAR ________
SPOUSE EMAIL: ________________________________________
Are you Sr DeMolay? ______ Member of Scottish Rite? _____ York Rite ____
SPECIAL NOTE: PLEASE ATTACH A COPY OF YOUR CURRENT BLUE LODGE DUES CARD
This petition must be signed by two (2) Nobles in good standing in Al Kader Shrine
Top line signer
Noble _____________________________ Print Name _________________________ Member # ________________
Second line signer
Noble _____________________________ Print Name _________________________ Member # ________________
Involve yourself! Get active. Join a Shrine Club or Committee. If you are interested in any of the following, please
make a mark next to the group you would like to learn more about.
Al Kader Brew Club ____ Calliope Corps ____ Caravaners (RV Club) ____ Classic Cars ____ Concert Band ____
Cyclowns ____ Desert Patrol ____ Emerald Patrol ____ Greeters ____ Golf Tournament ____
Hospital Guide ____ Hospital Support Club ____ Legion of Honor ____ Motor Escort ____ Oriental Band ____
Patrol ____ Ritualists _____ Shrine Club in my area _____ Shurtah (police club) ____
Initiation fees, in full, must accompany Petition. The special 50/50 fee is $50*. The first year’s dues may be prorated,
based on date of initiation. *Cost of Fez not included.
New Velour Fez $175.00, Fez Case and Accessories $50.00. Some used fezzes available in select sizes for $20
Call the Shrine Office for details 503-682-4420.
2020 Ceremonials will be held Total 50/50 Fees for Initiation $50.00– Total Fees for Shrine Year 2020 $140.00
April 11th and October 3rd
Anyone desiring to schedule additional Enclosed is payment in the amount of $ ______________ Check No. _________
Cold Sands initiations, please contact
The Recorder or Potentate Please charge my Credit Card No.______________________________________ Exp ________
For Office Use:
Recorders Record: Elected _________ Check $ __________ Created _____________ Member No. ________________
Al Kader Oasis - February 2020 21Calendar of Events
Please note that all dates and events shown here are subject to change without notice.
February March April
Saturday February 1 March 7, 12-7 pm April 10-11
East-West Football Committee Meeting March 8, 12-4 pm Spring Ceremonial
Roseburg, OR Jump, Jive & Shrine!
9:00 am - 12:00 pm Sunday, April 12
Monday March 9 Live at the Shrine Dance Night
Sunday February 2 Board Meeting 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Superbowl Party and Chili Cook-Off 6:00 pm
Al Kader Shrine Center Saturday, April 25
2:00 pm Sunday March 15 The Dalles Parade
Nydia Temple Installation
Sunday February 9
Live at the Shrine Dance Night 2:00 pm
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Monday March 16
Monday February 10 Divan Meeting
Board Meeting Dinner 6:00 pm / Meeting 6:30 pm
6:00 pm
Monday February 17
Divan Meeting
Dinner 6:00 pm / Meeting 6:30 pm
Thursday February 27-
Saturday February 29
Winter PNSA
Calgary, Canada
Photo Courtesy Craig Fransen
For all club/unit meeting dates and times, visit AlkaderShriners.org
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