Fezzing the Grand Master - A Publication of Shrine Masons. June, 2021 - Vol. 121, Issue 6 - Al Kader Shriners
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A Publication of Shrine Masons. June, 2021 - Vol. 121, Issue 6 Fezzing the Grand Master.
Al Kader OASIS
Published Monthly
From the Potentate’s Desk
Al Kader, Shriners International by 2021 Potentate Terry Griffith - potentate@bendbroadband.com
25100 SW Parkway Ave.
Wilsonville, OR 97070-9600 The first six months of this year, albeit
Phone: (503) 682-4420 unique, have flown by and gives me the
Fax: (503) 685-5080 opportunity to ponder what we have
Email: editor@alkadershriners.org
www.AlKaderShriners.org
accomplished. These accomplishments
Subscription Price $8.00 / yr have shown a resilience by the Al Kader
Nobility and Ladies, in several different
Elected Divan forms.
Terry Griffith, Potentate
email: potentate@bendbroadband.com • The inside of our facility has received
Mark Phillips, Chief Rabban a face lift and looks remarkable
Carl Robinson, Assistant Rabban
Martin Klos,High Priest & Prophet • We have initiated 10 new Nobles into
Marty Bush, Oriental Guide
Gillan Bradley, Treasurer
our Temple
IS Todd Weedman, Recorder
• Several during a virtual Ceremonial
Appointed Divan via zoom
Jeff Zimmerman, 1st Ceremonial Master
Dennis Harris, 2nd Ceremonial Master • Our finances are slowly rebounding,
Bill Hinkle, Director Allowing us to pay off our Line of Credit from our construction projects
Curtis Hanson, Marshal
Bruce Fish, Captain of the Guard • A continued analysis of our overhead is ongoing with multiple cost
Larry Evey, Temple Outer Guard saving measures put in place, saving us thousands of dollars
Steve Levin, Chaplain
Potentate’s Emissaries; Forrest Hatch, These items were completed, often times not by one individual, but
Rod Thompson, Larry Evey, Bill Quier, Ted
collectively by several. Your Nobles and Ladies who have given of
Balestreri, Frank Brewington, Rodger Hood
themselves for the betterment of your Temple. It has been said that
Support Services Staff when it gets tough, the tough gets going and I believe that. We have had
Chief of Staff: Mel De Hut times that challenge all of us during these past 19 months but through
Deputy Chief of Staff: John & Barb Wilde perseverance we have emerged stronger.
Staff; Rich & Janet Ling, Alicia Moss, Judy
Smith, Al & Sue Harris, JB & Linda Dick, We are gradually reopening our Temple, with the opportunity to have
Horacio Arellano, Richard King, Forrest &
Linda Hatch, Dannie & Addie Adamson, Tom
in-person meetings and gatherings, as well as participating in parades,
& Jane Chappelle, Roger H.Hodge II, Lori heading back to some normalcy. It was exciting to have our first in-person
Calkins, Hap & Patti Baldwin stated meeting last month. We had a great turnout, in person and also
on Zoom. Included in our guests was IS Steve Parkinson from Hillah (in
Temple Unit Staff person) and IS Marty Alexander from Aloha Temple (not in person).
Robert Baugh, Director of Units
Vacant, Assistant Dir. of Units
Our Grand Master MWM Mike McGuyer attended this meeting and was
presented with his Grand Master Fez, which was an exciting opportunity.
Potentate’s Appointments Our next Stated Meeting is at the end of June (see Stated Meeting article)
Attorney: Matt Wand and will be back to having an Oasis, dinner and meeting.
Ambassador at Large: IS John Nerski
Ambassador at Large: Skip Stanaway The next six months will go by quickly but will hopefully be filled with
Ambassador: Gary Scott
several opportunities for us all. Take advantage of some of the offerings
Emeritus that will become available and enjoy what Al Kader has to offer, become
Robert Keller, Treasurer involved and bring a friend!
IS Dave Johnson, Editor
Live the Masonic Way
OASIS
Potentate IS Terry Griffith, Publisher
Patrick Sheehan, Editor
Art Thompson, Photographer
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2 Al Kader Oasis - June 2021
First Lady’s Report
by Lady Debby Griffith
First Lady’s project nearly complete!
Only through the remarkable generosity of our Clubs,
Units and Nobles and their Ladies can I say that my First
Lady’s project is almost completed, in only six months!
That means so much to me to know that you have
supported my project, to make Al Kader Temple a little
bit better. Every time you walk into Harrington Hall, you
can say “I helped buy those curtains” and be extremely
proud of that!
Not only did we have the funds to purchase the front
curtains, but we were also able to buy the drapes and
rods for the alcove areas, as well as drapes for the west
windows of Harrington Hall, giving it a completed look.
However, we are not quite done yet! After the painting
of the stage area, the rear red crushed velvet curtain
just doesn’t fit and so with six months to go and the re-
opening of our Temple, we are now working on replacing
those curtains.
The bid for the rear curtains is $4,250 and we already
have half of that. With that we will actively continue
selling raffle tickets for the two quilts at all of our
upcoming events, as well as displaying and selling the
Al Kader drink glasses. So there is still time to donate
towards the purchase of the rear curtains.
FIRST
It is so very exciting to have the response that we LADY'S
PROJECT
received for my project. Although it was not directly a
project related to the Hospital, it greatly benefits our
Temple and in turn allows us to help the Hospital. Thank
you so much. REPLACING
REAR STAGE
CURTAINS
New
shipment
of glasses
Balance are in!
$2,664 Thank you:
Direct $500 - The Al Kader Greeters
contributions
accepted, please
contact Sarah
Al Kader Oasis - June 2021 3
YOU'RE INVITED!
WE'RE HAVING
AN OPEN HOUSE
Come and have a tour around your Shrine Center and
see the new changes as well as the Showcase of
Units & Clubs
June 12 • 11 AM to 4 PM
Al Kader Shrine Center
Free beverages and snacks included in the tour, so you can fully
enjoy and immerse yourself in your Temple!
Music provided by the Oriental and Concert Bands
4 Al Kader Oasis - June 2021
Al Kader Oasis - June 2021 5
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S uisers
Cr D in n
Fez ights
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Join Carl Thompson and Terry Griffith
& their ladies for their postponed
Potentates Panama Canal Cruise
January 18-28, 2022 - Round trip from
Ft Lauderdale, into the Panama Canal
aboard the Crown Princess
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Da ings
Starting at $949.00
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Ga
Cruise + fees only
Air, transfers,
Lodging being negotiated
Contact Bernie
This is not to be confused with the Getaways Travel
Potentates Trip of 2022 541-317-1274
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Chaplain’s Report Come have fun, and help us show case our
community partnerships.
by Noble Steven Levin
Dear Nobles and lovely ladies of Al Kader Shrine, Al Kader’s New ERP
As the sun shines down upon us, so does the by I.S. Terry Griffith
benevolence of our Supreme Architect Of The From time to time, every business will endure
Universe. some type of an emergency, from a fall to a
Indications show an end to the horrific pandemic devastating fire, including our Shrine Center.
may actually be in sight. A return to normalcy will Preparedness is vital for the continuity of business,
eventually be possible, and we have much to be but more especially for the safety of everyone
thankful for. involved. Being able to respond quickly may
create a life safety issue.
Yet, with all of the optimism there are still those
who are suffering. Still those like the children in Two of our newest Nobles have expertise in the
our hospitals. Still those who have lost life and limb realm of public safety preparedness and were
through no fault of their own. taxed with creating an Emergency Response
Plan for our Center. Noble Frank Ehrmantraut
I am asking you to join me if you will, in taking (a Captain with Dallas Fire & Rescue) and
a few moments each day to reflect upon how Noble Justin Guinan (Statewide Traffic Incident
fortunate we are to have our Shriner Family. It has Management Program Coordinator for ODOT)
for many of us, become a “way of life” as opposed to utilized their experience and backgrounds to
what some might consider membership in a club. create this plan. Although you can’t create a plan
that will address every possible emergency, this
This has been made abundantly clear to me on a plan takes into consideration the majority of the
personal level and I shall be forever grateful for the more common types of emergencies we can
incredible gift being a Shrine is. anticipate.
God bless and keep you all safe and well. This plan was put in red three ring binders
and placed strategically throughout our facility
Director of Units including: the kitchen, behind the bar, in the
by Noble Robert Baugh Sun Room and in the front office. The plan not
only gives direction on how to respond to an
2020 was a challenging year for all of us, and this emergency but also contains contact information
one started off much the same! As the world, for utilities and other important information. When
nation, state, and our local communities build an emergency occurs, this will be very helpful so
immunity to the Covid Virus we find ourselves in that you do not have to try to locate necessary
a position to resume our parade activities. This is phone numbers.
exciting news. In the very near future a number of
parades will be scheduled, and announced by the Harrington Hall before and after
charted organizations that plan and run them. I by I.S. Terry Griffith
have been notified by many of our clubs that they
have received notice to participate by the parade For the past 17 months, we have been working on
organizers. Please let me know as soon as you doing a makeover for Harrington Hall, to create
can. Coordination takes time. We need to provide an improved venue for rentals. It is exciting to say
insurance coverage and track our participation so that we are now finished with sprucing up our
we are all covered. If you have parade applications, facility and this is only because of the hundreds
and planning your parade schedule, this is the time of hours that our members have volunteered.
to present your plan. The Shrine has an activity Several actions went into redoing Harrington Hall
forecasting form I need to share with you. This including:
will simplify our processes, and give us all advance
notice of your club and unit participation in local • Total repainting
events through the reaming year.
• Replacement of the Carpet
On June 12th we have an Al Kader open house.
The event is to encourage our new members to join • Enhanced lighting
your clubs and units. It is open to all new Shriners, • Replacement of the theater curtains
and any interested Freemasons and all Shriners.
Al Kader Oasis - June 2021 7
• Replacement of the alcove curtains Painting / cleaning Saturday
• Replacement of the window curtains by I.S. Terry Griffith
• New bar counter On May 15th, a good size group of Nobles, Ladies
and Boy Scouts met at your Temple to finish
• New bar facing painting and spruce up our campus to get it ready
for our Open House! The priority was the complete
• Replacement of floor covering behind bar Harrington Hall, prior to the arrival of the new
and at kitchen door theater curtains. The stage are and behind the
scimitar was painted, completing the repainting of the
• Placement of photo of Noble Harrington and Hall. Additionally, new curtains were painstakingly
explanation hung on the north wall alcoves and on the west wall.
• Replacement of electrical plugs The downstairs men’s bathroom accent wall was also
repainted.
• Installation of alcove art and plaques
Upstairs in the Sun room, all the cubbies were
All of us should be very pleased with the results cleaned out and decontaminated due to the rodent
and the increased potential for generating funds droppings. All other items were removed from the
through renting our venue. bar area as well as the refrigerator, which was also
cleaned. The east side of the Sun Room received a
fresh coat of silver paint, instead of the two-toned
paint job that it previously had.
Other areas cleaned includes the breezeway, the east
side of the shop, the mezzanine, the retaining wall
and the swale area. A group of Boys Scouts and their
parents did a great job on removing the majority of
the storm damaged trees from the swale area as well
as cutting the grass. New molding was also put in
place in the entry way, finishing the newly installed
flooring.
The entire project of the repainting of Harrington
Hall was all accomplished with the help of the dozens
of Nobles and their ladies who volunteered their
time to make this happen. As I have said many times
before, it is important for several reasons, but I think
the most important benefit is that you have pride
of ownership in your Temple. You can attend any
function and look at what YOU did! Be proud of your
accomplishment and it will last for a very long time.
Congratulations!
(Open the table/chair storage and check out who
helped, as they signed their names)
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Shriner Work Party Al Kader Oasis - June 2021 9
Al Kader
Pilgrimage
This is NOT a Potentates Trip
but a special Pilgrimage to share
ideas and awareness of our
Temples, with fun & fellowship
Accompany IS Terry and 1st Lady Debby on a Pilgrimage to visit our
Alliance Temple, ALHOHA in Hawaii. Leaving Portland on August 17,
returning August 24. Superior accommodations at the Prince Waikiki
Westin, overlooking the Marina and Pacific Ocean ($249/night, includes
some breakfasts). Planning on Honolulu Hospital visit and Potes Luau.
Contact IS Terry for additional information and assistance in planning.
10 Al Kader Oasis - June 2021AL KADER SHRINERS Al Kader Classified Ads
Membership If you have something that you would
like to include in our “want ad section,”
Dashboard
please feel free to send it to Terr y at griff@
bendbroadband.com. Please include
pictures if you have them.
Help Wanted:
GENERAL LIGHT MECHANIC NEEDED
Ok, maybe not a mechanic, but we
As of May 26,2021 could use someone who wants to
work on our van (which hasn’t been
started for a few years). We need
988 Current Regular Members to get it cleaned up so we can sell
it. Sooner than later would be
11 Current Associate Members
great. Possibly buy a new battery
and get it running.
999 Total Members
VOLUNTEERS WANTED
2 Losses
Are you anxious to get out and do
0 Creations something, somewhere other than
your home? We could use some help
17 Candidates in doing some little clean up/pick
up. Nothing too strenuous, but jobs
These numbers are for
that will help clean up the Center
your reference in and have it operating like you want
tracking our Nobles, so
that you know exactly
it to, so please volunteer. Contact
where we stand. We the Potentate and he will be happy
Need YOUR help! THIS to get you lined out!
IS EVERYONE'S JOB.
For Sale:
RADIAL ARM SAW
A “vintage” almost collectors item,
Montgomery Ward Power Kraft 10”
radial arm saw, but works well.
True American made craftsmanship!
$75. Call Terry at 503-910-2162.
CHAMPION DUAL FUEL GENERATOR
Almost brand new with few hours.
Runs on gas or propane, perfect
backup generator. $800
Weed eater needed:
Looking for someone to help with
the trimming of the grass. Weed
eater provided along with a mower.
Should take much over an hour or
two to complete this job. We really
need some help with this. Contact
the Pote for more info (503-910-
2162)
Al Kader Oasis - June 2021 11LET’S “Z O O M” TOGETHER
Come and join the fun – fellowship
This Photo by Unknown Author is
Join us every Tuesday evening around 6:10.
Register with Ralph Jubb at rjubb@comcast.net with this info.:
Your name
Your email address
!!”BINGO”!! He may even email you a fun BINGO card so you can
play too - ask him! Your Unit, Club or you can use these ZOOM
meetings to help the Al Kader Shriner’s Family stay together.
You will need a computer or ipad or iphone with a camera and
microphone.
All Shriners and non-Shriners – join us and
“KEEP THE AL KADER FIRES BURNING” during these “I miss you” days.
Al Kader Shrine NON PROFIT
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Old Address ________________________ PAID
City ______________State ___ Zip ______ PERMIT NO. 497
25100 SW Parkway Ave PORTLAND, OR
NEW Address ______________________
Wilsonville, OR 97070-9600 Dated Material
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25100 SW Parkway Ave.
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12 CALENDAR
Al Kader Oasis - June 2021 OF COMING EVENTS
Please note that all dates and events shown here are subject to change without noticeWin these quilts
King sized
1st Lady's Project
Quilt Raffle
Two beautiful quilts, graciously
donated by Lady Pam Gamble
TICKETS COST $5. FOR THE BENEFIT
OF AL KADER SHRINE (THEATER
CURTAIN PROJECT) RAFFLE DAWING
DURING THE AL KADER AWARDS
BANQUET, DECEMBER 11, 2021
Need not be present to win.
Tickets available by contacting 1st Lady
Debby at griffith@bendcable.com, any of
your elected Divan members or Sarah at
the Shrine Center.
Al Kader Oasis - June 2021 13Potentate’s Calendar - January 2021
June
Potentate’s Calendar
2021
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5
6pm-COSC Grand Lodge Office
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
1pm - Office 8am - Office 6pm- Exec Board 11a – 4pm - Open House
Meeting - zoom
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
6pm- Santiam SC – Cold 6pm- Potentates
Sands Campfire
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
10am-Office 6am-Office 6pm-Unit Head Meeting 10am-Prineville Parade
6pm-Divan Meeting 10am-To bend - zoom
27 28 29 30
5:30p- Oasis
6:00pm – Dinner
7:00pm – Stated
Meeting
TIP OF THE FEZ
This month’s Tip of the Fez goes out to:
IS Ron Gamble, Noble Ralph Jubb and Noble
Roger Bishop & Lady Joanne for stepping up and
becoming our Hosts for our rentals. These are
paid positions but more importantly represent
our Temple, acting as liaisons between us and our
rentals. Thank you for your continued devotion to
your Temple.
To everyone who helped with the painting and
clean-up on May 15th. Your help was invaluable! A
special shout out to our new Nobles Manase Selma
and Frank Ehrmantraut with his Lady Caroline for
joining us and pitching in.
14 Al Kader Oasis - June 2021June Birthdays!
Jay R Johnson 6/1 Gregory L O’Neal 6/11 Charles R Kirby 6/22
Douglas S Hess 6/1 Daniel L Meeks 6/11 Dave Steele 6/22
Sherman N Weisgerber 6/1 Gregory K Johnson 6/13 Jeremy M Smith 6/22
Richard C Southard 6/1 Chuck E Anderson Sr 6/13 Robert A Burleson P.P. 6/23
Gibson M Morrison 6/1 Brian Williams 6/13 William E O’Neill 6/23
Duane F Cartwright 6/2 Roger A Phelps 6/14 David H Tucker 6/23
Leland R Sams 6/3 Frederick D Parker 6/14 Linn A Crader 6/23
David I Munson 6/3 Jerry Solis 6/14 George W Beringer 6/24
Leo A Deg 6/4 John S Fox 6/14 Preston W Callicott 6/24
Cleon M Cox III 6/4 Kelsy G Sullivan 6/14 Grant H McCulloch 6/25
Donald R Morrison 6/4 Larry W Philbrick 6/15 Clinton T Cantrell P.P. 6/25
Jack A Baker 6/5 Carson Bailey II 6/15 Timber J Webber 6/25
Robert M Burns 6/5 Craig R Whipple 6/15 J R Strong 6/26
John W Thomas 6/6 Kelly C Nobles 6/15 Henry B Heimuller 6/26
Todd R Dow 6/6 Phillip L Woodland 6/16 Brent C Ottmar 6/26
Seth D Balcer 6/6 Norman E Koch 6/17 Justin K Jones 6/26
William O Brown 6/7 Charles E Hofmann 6/17 James R Belshe 6/27
John A Welch 6/7 William L Hunt 6/18 Zachary A Blalack 6/27
Hillard J Fortson 6/7 Mark W Allen 6/18 James H Casper 6/28
Stanley M Mills 6/7 Robert J Fincham 6/19 Johnny Edwards 6/28
James Q Johnson 6/8 Ivan Perrin 6/19 James L Apperson 6/29
William L Offutt 6/8 Walter F Wingate 6/19 Douglas C Poletti 6/29
Derek Louw 6/8 George L Dickie IV 6/19 Harold T Johnson 6/29
John Birch 6/8 Joe D Young 6/20 Arnold H Schumann 6/30
Shaman S Anderson 6/8 Joseph C Harrison 6/20 William Newhouse P.P. 6/30
Byron S Palm 6/9 William C Korte 6/21 Lawrence L Judkins 6/30
Gary R Scott 6/9 Lowell P Cook 6/21 Robert D Beard 6/30
Jon Waldum 6/9 Del Doellefeld 6/21 Larry C Evey 6/30
Spencer E Jubb 6/9 Mark W Rasmussen 6/21 Frank W Pender Jr 6/30
Robert E Cole 6/10 Earnest B Brookshire 6/22 Arthur J Hermanson P.P. 6/30
Joseph I Smith 6/10 T R Tobias 6/22 Tyler P Snyder 6/30
Dale L Breshears 6/11 Jerome R Nudelman 6/22
Nobles Visited by the Black Camel:
Louis S Wells 5/27/21
Lowell E. Amundson 4/17/21
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.
Al Kader Oasis - June 2021 15John Smith, Historian
Roberts, Andrew – Original Petitioner and Charter Member – 1st Divan
Taylor, Col. Christopher – Original Petitioner and Charter Member – 1st Divan
Ohio welcomed his birth in 1822. Little is known about his
education or life before 1847 when he crossed the plains with General
Joel Palmer.
During the Cayuse War, he worked in the commissary
department. Afterwards, Taylor became a clerk for Pettygrove who, at
that time, owned the only store in Portland. In 1849, Taylor went to the
goldfields of California but soon returned to Oregon and settled in
Dayton where he opened a general merchandise store. Supposedly, he
was the “first Mason made” (west of the Rockies).
He played an important role in the organization of the Oregon
Militia, in 1864 he became Adjutant-General and was later promoted to
Major General. He was Grand Master of Masons in Oregon in 1889.
Taylor died in 1892 and is buried in Dayton, Or.
Source: Find-a-grave – “Christopher Taylor, Oregon”
16 Al Kader Oasis - June 2021Taylor, D.W. – Original Petitioner and Charter Member – 1st Divan
Birth: 23 Jan 1851 Muscatine, Muscatine County, Iowa, USA
Death: 12 Dec 1918 (aged 67) Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, USA
Burial: River View Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, USA
Douglas W. Taylor, son of Peter and Sarah, was born in Muscatine,
Iowa in 1851. He came to Portland on Jan. 7, 1854, by way of
Nicaragua. He became a civil engineer and was elected city surveyor.
He was appointed Surveyor General of the State of Oregon by President
Grover Cleveland in 1886. He also served as Portland Superintendent
of Streets and as Portland City Engineer. Among his surveying duties
was the survey of the Columbia River. Between terms as Portland City
Engineer, he was in charge of the laying out of River View Cemetery.
He was actively involved in many civic organizations as well.
Portland, OR. waterfront – about 1888
Al Kader Oasis - June 2021 17OREGON EAST-WEST ALL-STAR SHRINE FOOTBALL GAME TICKETS
AUGUST 7, 2021
BULDOG STADIUM
BAKER CITY, OREGON
Contact Forrest Hatch to purchase your tickets:
Email: f4knight@comcast.net Phone: 541 974 1326
Tickets Cost $15.00 Each No refunds No reserved seating.
Will Call Only
Make your check out to: Oregon East-West All Star Football Game Association
Payment must be received by July 14,2021
Send your payment to: Oregon E/W ALL STAR FOOTBALL GAME ASSOCIATION
ATTENTION: FORREST HATCH
P.O. BOX 306
Lebanon, Oregon 97355
Pre-pay Required for Stated Dinner!
In an effort to reduce costs and eliminate wasted or excess food, all meals for the Stated
Meetings in 2021 will be pre-pay ONLY. If you wish to have dinner prior to the meeting, you will
need to contact Sarah and pay for your meal no later than the Friday before the Stated Meeting.
This will allow for the proper purchase of the necessary amount of food that will be needed to
accommodate everyone who has reserved a meal. All meals will be pre-pay only eliminating
handling of money at the door.
The cost for the meals are $10 per person and for June’s meeting the dinner will consist of:
• Roast Chicken
• Baked Beans
• Coleslaw
• Twice baked potatoes
• Roll
• Dessert
Contact Sarah early to make your reservations.
18 Al Kader Oasis - June 20211:00 pm – Sunday
June 27th, 2021
Al Kader Shrine Center
25100 SW Parkway Ave
Wilsonville OR 97070
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June 25, 2021 — July 4, 2021
Shriners Hospitals for Children — Portland
Join us for the first annual Stroll, Roll, & SHINE as we start a new
tradition that brings together our patients, their families, our
medical team and our amazing community!
Everyone is invited to participate in Stroll, Roll and SHINE —
Buy dad some great Hawaiian Fudge and Support AL
regardless of where you are! Walk in your neighborhood, a local
KADER SHRINERS at the same time! Free shipping to
park, around the city or anywhere you can put in the steps – all
OREGON and anywhere in the USA. The Hawaii Fudge while supporting the kids at Shriners Hospitals for Children —
Company is providing 100% of their Profits to AL KADER Portland.
SHRINERS for ALL orders which use this specific link to
purchase. Tell your family and friends! Register on your computer at
https://www.hawaiifudge.com/discount/ALKADERSHRINERS-21t donate.lovetotherescue.org/event/stroll-roll-and-
shine/e336116/register/new/select-tickets
All proceeds from the Stroll, Roll and
SHINE virtual walk benefit Shriners
Hospitals for Children — Portland.
Al Kader Oasis - June 2021 19O L F
G tournament Aug 12, 2021
Oregon city golf club
20124 S. Beavercreek Rd
Oregon city, oR 97045
8:00 am Registration &
puTTing challenge
9:00 am Shotgun start
$125/player
$500/Foursome
huge Prizes. BBQ lunch. Entertainment.
games & challenges. free stuff. raffles.
... all with that “cyclown” vibe.
Net proceeds go to the cyclowns at al kader shrine.
sponsorships available!
Sponsorships are not deductible as a charitable contribution, but may be deductible as
an advertising expense for your business..
Call Sarah to reserve your spot (503) 682-4420
or Patrick for sponsorships (503) 734-0337
20 Al Kader Oasis - June 2021O L F
G tournament Aug 12, 2021
Sponsorships!
$150 Sign sponsorship on a hole
$1,000 Regular Sponsor: foursome, package of perks, 1/4 page ad in the Oasis for 1 year, banner (3)
$1,500 Major Sponsor: foursome, package of perks, 1/2 page ad in the Oasis for 1 year, Your company rep at
Tee Box with game, banner (3)
$2,000 Putting Contest Sponsor: Two foursomes, package of perks, full page ad in the Oasis for 1 year, Rep at
the putting contest, banner
$125/player or $500/Foursome
Registration Deadline is August 4, 2021. Players are limited to 144 players, 36 teams.
Team Captain Shriner? Shriner?
Name: Name:
E-mail: E-mail:
Phone: Phone:
Shriner? Shriner?
Name: Name:
E-mail: E-mail:
Phone: Phone:
Call Sarah with your credit card to
pay for your spot (503) 682-4420. Snap a photo of this complete
form and email to sarah.gourde@alkadershriners.org
Al Kader Oasis - June 2021 21community theatre, I was surprised that I got cast;
however, my character was killed in the first act.
After the show closed, I asked the director out on a
date; we’ve been married over thirty years now. We
spent many years together working in all aspects of
operating a small theatre, including serving on the
board of directors.
Being from Pendleton I have the Round-Up coursing
Jeff Zimmerman, 1st Ceremonial Master, Concert through my veins. In 1985, to commemorate the
Band President 75th anniversary of the Pendleton Round-Up
I was born and raised in Pendleton, where my father the directors decided to resurrect the Mounted
had an electrical contracting business. We lived Band, a marching band on horseback, musical
outside of town on 10 acres where we had horses, entertainment that predates reliable recordings
raised beef cattle and hay along with many varied 4H and public address systems. The spectacle was so
and FFA project animals. My Dad was an active Al popular that the band has continued every year
Kader Shriner, working with the East-West football since, except 2020 when the rodeo was cancelled
game when it was held in Pendleton, and later when due to COVID-19, the first time it was cancelled
it moved to Baker City. He also contributed two or since WWII. We are back on for 2021, for many
three of his shop trucks for use in the food caravan years now my wife has joined me in the Mounted
each year as it came through town on its way to Band, myself on trombone, she on trumpet. This
Portland. band has traveled the West playing in parades and
rodeos having at least as much fun as the spectators
As my high school years were coming to a close that see us.
the Viet Nam war was still in full swing and I found
myself enlisting in the Marine Corps. Hard work So how did I come to the Shrine? In March of 1997
in Schools Battalion earned me a billet at Kaneohe I was in Vernonia on business. I stepped out of the
Bay Marine Corps Air Station; interestingly, the City Hall to find my company car was blocked in
same place and time that I.S. Nerski was stationed, due to the St. Patrick’s Day Parade coming down
however, we didn’t meet until much later in life. the street. Along came the Al Kader Concert
Band riding on a flatbed truck and having a great
After the service, having no solid plans for my life, time. The truck stopped in front of a well-known
I went to work in my father’s contracting business Irish bar and the whole band filed in with their
thinking it would be temporary. After many twists instruments. It looked like a good time to me, and
and turns I retired from the electrical industry I’d been looking for a place to play more music, so I
forty years later, having been kept challenged and followed them into the bar, introduced myself, and
interested the whole time. have been playing with the band ever since. The
friendly, welcoming atmosphere of the band quickly
I moved to Forest Grove in 1989 to further my career convinced me to join Holbrook Lodge in Forest
in the Portland area. Knowing no one in the area, I Grove and from there to Al Kader. I’m happy to
looked for a way to meet people. I had experience serve with the Nobles of Al Kader and their families
on stage and backstage, so I auditioned for a play and extremely proud of Shriners Hospitals for
at the local theatre. Since I was a total stranger in a Children.
22 Al Kader Oasis - June 2021POTENTATES
CAMPFIRE
Join IS Terry and 1st Lady Debby
for a visit around the campfire
(virtual) to visit and answer your
questions
Every 3rd Thursday of the month
beginning at 6:00pm zoom invites
sent out on Tuesday by email blast
The theme for June is Fathers Day, with
best idea winning a great gift!
Join the fun!
Congratulations to Noble Farank
Brewington for his best theme in May,
sharing his history from Viet Nam
Al Kader Oasis - June 2021 23OFFICE USE ONLY:
AL KADER – HILLAH – EL KORAH – EL KATIF
ROOM # ________________
BUILDING # ____________
POSTCARD SENT _______
68 Annual th
EAST-WEST ALL-STAR SHRINE
FOOTBALL GAME
HOTEL RESERVATION
August 7, 2021
BULLDOG STADIUM, BAKER CITY OREGON
Al Kader will be responsible for all room reservations until July 7th, at the Quality Inn Baker City.
After July 7th, please call the hotel directly. 541-523-6444. Prices may differ from below.
Due to the pandemic, there will be limitations on attendance to the
football game. Parents/family of players and cheerleaders will have priority.
Date of Reservation: ____________
Name _____________________________________________________ Temple _________________________________
Title/Unit/Club ______________________________________________________________________________________
Additional Occupants Name(s) _________________________________________ Cell: ______________________
Mailing Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________
Type of Room (Circle Choice): Handicapped Accessible Double Queens King
$124.00 $114.00
Special Requests/Special Needs or Comments:
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Arrival Date: _______________ Departure Date: ________________ Approx. Expected Time of Arrival: __________________
Mail this form to:
Al Kader Shrine Center Attn: East West Hotel Reservations
25100 SW Parkway Ave. Wilsonville, OR 97070
503-682-4420, Fax 503-685-5080 or Email: office@alkadershriners.org
24 Al Kader Oasis - June 2021OREGON'S 68TH ANNUAL ALL-STAR FOOTBALL GAME
AUGUST 7th, 2021
Greetings from the East West Game Committee. I would like to report that the game is A GO for 2021. It
will be played on Saturday Aug 7th at Bulldog Stadium in Baker City, with kick off at 7PM. Last years game
had to be canceled due to the pandemic. We are planning an in person meeting on June 19th at Lyon Lodge
No. 29 in Independence, Or. Start time of the meeting will be 10 AM.
The names of the players who have been nominated to play in this game are now with the coaches for final
selection. After the selection is completed the players picked will be notified along with the necessary paper
work to accept this honor. When the selection process is done, Noble Zack Steel, 1st chair and manager of
players personnel will make the announcement, hopefully, by the June 19th meeting.
There was one nomination for the East Team Game Queen in 2020 and was accepted by the committee. She
has volunteered to again be the East Queen and we are awaiting approval from the Shrine Hospital. The
Hospital is working on finding candidates for the West Queen. We are looking for a Queen’s Mom (chaperone).
If anyone has an interest in being involved with the game please make your interest known to the committee.
The East West Game Committee is looking for volunteers to become involved with the Game. There is always
work that needs to be done. From securing Roses for the Queens, helping take bids at the footballs and steer
auctions, help man ticket will call tables, locker room clean up, sell programs, stadium clean up and etc, etc, etc.
There is one item we all need to do. Raise funds to pay for the game. Everyone is encouraged to make a one
time donation to the game. Timing and the current climate in the small business world has made selling adds
and producing a program very difficult this year. This has been a major portion of the money used to stage this
great game. Please, please, please DONATE , thank you, thank you, thank you.
Gib Thonstad,
Chairman, East West Game Committee
Al Kader Oasis - June 2021 2526 Al Kader Oasis - June 2021
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28 Al Kader Oasis - June 2021PETITION FOR INITIATION & MEMBERSHIP
AL KADER SHRINE - 2021
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 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
2021 Ceremonials will be held Total Fee for Initiation $100.00 – Total Fees for Shrine Year 2021 $140.00
May 8th and October 2nd
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 - June 2021 29Calendar of Events
Please note that all dates and events shown here are subject to change without notice.
June July August
Saturday, June 12 July 3-9 Friday, August 6
11 am - 4 pm Imperial Session 3:00 pm
Open House Stated Meeting, Baker City
Thursday, July 15
Thursday, June 17 6:00 pm Saturday, August 7
6:00 pm Potentate’s Zoom Campfire E/W Parade and Game
Potentates Campfire
Monday, July 19 Thursday, August 12
Monday, June 21 6:00 pm - Divan Meeting Golf Tournament
6:00 pm
Divan Meeting Monday, August 16
6:00 pm
Thursday, June 24 Divan Meeting
6:00 pm
Unit Head Zoom Meeting Thursday, August 19
6:00 pm
Monday, June 28 Potentate’s Campfire
5:30 pm Oasis
6:00 pm Dinner (pre-pay only) Saturday, August 28
7:00 pm Stated Meeting Al Kader Family Picnic
Please check with your Unit / Club leadership for meeting updates. All
events are subject to closure or cancellation by the Potentate.
Notice of Stated Meeting
Notice of Stated Meeting
Monday, June 28th, 2021
In-Person and Zoom
5:30 pm Oasis | 6:00 pm Dinner
(MUST pre-pay with Sarah $10 for Dinner
prior to June 25)
7:00 pm Stated Meeting
Al Kader Shrine - Shiners International, Shrine Center -
Wilsonville, Oregon, 2021 Dues Card Required.
Doors open at 5:00 p.m.
by Order of: Potentate IS Terry Griffith
Attest: IS Todd Weedman, Recorder
For all club/unit meeting dates and times, visit AlkaderShriners.org
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