March/April 2021 - Syria Shriners
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March/April 2021
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SYRIA SHRINERS DIVAN FOR 2021 IN THIS ISSUE
POTENTATE’S GALA 2
RECORDER’S DESK 4
POTENTATE’S MESSAGE 5
PATIENT AMBASSADOR 7
ROADRUNNERS 8
CARAVAN 15 GOLF 9
BAND 10
Donald I. Green IN MEMORIAM 11
Illustrious Potentate
PROVOST GUARD 11
RODE RIGS 12
CAMEL WHEELS 13
KICK OFF/WINE FEST 14
SHIRT ORDER FORM 15
Terry N. Steinheiser Jerry A. Sciullo Alan R. Tedeschi CARAVAN 20 16
Chief Rabban Assistant Rabban
POTENTATE’S STAG 17
NIGHT AT THE RACES 18-19
MASA RESERVATIONS 20-21
CASH GIVE-A-WAY 22
LADIES LUNCHEON 23
ONION ORDER FORM 25
Thomas E. Prager David J. Gardy, P.P. Robert T. Addleman, Jr., P.P.
Oriental Guide Treasurer Recorder
SC — ERIE 26
FLYING FEZZES 27
SYRIA GOLF OUTING 28-29
SHRINERS INT’L 30-31
PETITION 33-34
SUMMER MUSIC SERIES 35
Randy L. Hobaugh G. Frederick Richardson
1st Ceremonial Master 2nd Ceremonial Master CALL FOR QUARTERLY MTG. 36
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THE VOICE OF SYRIA SHRINERS — Robert T. Addleman, Jr., P.P., Editor Shrine Center Phone: 724-274-7000
Divan
Donald I. Green, Illustrious Potentate Terry N. Steinheiser, Chief Rabban Jerry A. Sciullo, Assistant Rabban
Alan R. Tesdeschi, High Priest & Prophet Thomas K. Prager, Oriental Guide David J. Gardy, P.P., Treasurer
Robert T. Addleman, Jr. P.P., Recorder Randy L. Hobaugh, 1st Ceremonial Master
Timothy L. McKiernan, Director George W. Polnar, P.P., Marshal
Executive Committee
Randy L. Hobaugh — 2021 Timothy L. McKiernan — 2021
Thomas E. Ruch — 2022 Alvin D. Douglas, Jr. — 2023
From the Recorder’s Desk
Gree ngs, Nobles, Ladies, and friends of Syria Shriners.
Things are looking up! As our long, dark winter is coming to an end
and many of us are receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, we eagerly
an cipate a return to the fun and fellowship of Syria Shriners.
We are again permi ed to hold Lodge mee ngs and Shrine
mee ngs in person and while COVID-19 mi ga on orders remain
in place, requiring us to wear masks, observe physical distancing
and occupancy restric ons, things are gradually returning to a new
sense of normalcy for Syria Shriners, our Ladies and friends.
Before the end of this month, we will come together to “kick off”
2021 with Illustrious Sir Donald Green’s “One Team, One Dream,”
pursuing “Fun in ‘21.” A reserva on form has been emailed and
can also be found on page 14.
In April, we will take a “Voyage to Paradise” with Don and Debra at
to September 4. May will also herald the beginning of our Summer Music Series. Three concerts
June 4, and runs weekly through October 14. The first season of music shows in the pavilion was a
tremendous success and we expect a bigger and be er season this year as pandemic restric ons ease.
The Syria Shriners Stage Band is preparing to resume monthly dances soon. Watch your email, our website,
Facebook page and the next issue of the VOICE for more details.
Speaking of email and social media, be sure you receive our email communica ons and like and follow us on
Facebook. Communica on is vital to our success, and if the only way we have to reach you is a bi-monthly
magazine, you will be losing much of the value of your Shrine membership. If you don’t receive our emails,
please sign up for our mailing list at syriashriners.org. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/syriashriners.
Yours in the faith,
Bob
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A Message from the Illustrious Potentate
has challenged us in many ways. I know things will eventually get back to
what will be the new normal, but no one knows when. We are s ll looking
forward to having “Fun in 21” and con nuing to plan our events. While we
wait for our regular Shrine events to resume, we must focus on suppor ng
our Shriners Hospitals and our Pi sburgh Shrine Center.
In January, we had Caravan 16 and the Directors Staff officers installed on
the same day. Big THANKS to my Chief Aide Pete Simonoff for his a en on
to details and coordina on. In February, while we were installing the
and enthusias c leaders who are ready to have “Fun in 21.”
the selec on of Shriner clothing to include both ladies and
men. At many of our events the ladies needed a clothing wrap to keep
warm. This new piece of apparel has been included in our clothing line. No inventory is needed, because the
Nobles and Ladies select the clothing then pay for the items. The items are delivered on certain pickup days
at the Shrine Center. This method saves money because of no inventory. The logos “Having Fun” and
“Helping Kids” are embroidered on the clothing to explain to the public what we do as Shriners.
Please take note of the following dates:
1. Saturday, March 27 - Our Protocol and Kick-Off Beach Party with Beach Picnic Food
2. Monday, April 5 - Quarterly Mee ng in the Ballroom
3. Saturday, April 24 - Voyage to Paradise Potentate Gala
4. Thursday, April 29 - Spring Ceremonial - Membership is the key for success
5. Sunday, May 2 - Our first lady’s luncheon in the Ballroom
Our Pi sburgh Shrine Center generates a great amount of revenue from weddings, corporate and non-profit
events, etc. The revenue is needed to help balance our budget. Because of the compe on of hall rentals in
the Pi sburgh area, we need to keep our facility first class to secure future business.
In October of 1994, Syria Shrine Nobles entered our new and current home. A er 26 years of con nual use,
we need to update the look from wear and tear. My wish list for 2021 includes:
1. Installa on of new carpe ng on the steps and ramp in the ballroom
2. Refinishing the wooden railings on all the levels in the ballroom
Installa on of new
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5. A 5-year plan to address the boiler system in the Shrine Center.
In the mean me, our Nobles have been busy improving your Pi sburgh Shrine Center.
I wish you and your family the very best and hope this year brings you con nued good health.
Yours in the faith,
Donald Green
Illustrious Potentate
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OFFICE HOURS
724-274-7000
We con nue to operate with limited staffing, as follows:
Business Office: Monday Closed
Tuesday Deanna Ga o 9am-3pm
Wednesday Peggy McKillop 9am-3pm
Thursday Deanna Ga o 9am-3pm
Friday Peggy McKillop 9am-3pm
Events Office: Monday-Friday Paule e Zano 9am-3pm
Facili es Office: Monday-Friday Fred Pa erson 9am-3pm
Throughout Shriners Interna onal, our Grand Lodges, appendant and concordant bodies under the Masonic
. Syria Shriners firmly believes that we must proac vely pursue best prac ces in each of
Shriners Interna onal’s 4 Rs Ini a ves: Rela onships, Reten on, Recruitment and Restora on. The COVID-19
pandemic has created both challenges and opportuni es for us to strengthen rela onships with our exis ng
membership. Our communica ons ini a ves during the height of the pandemic last year received strong
posi ve feedback, but at the same me, some members chose to opt out of our email list, feeling that we
were communica ng too frequently. We hope you are receiving our emails, but if you’re not currently on
the list, please visit our website at syriashriners.org and sign up.
Members of the Board of Directors made many telephone calls to encourage membership reten on. This
your share. Be sure to have a candidate in our April 29 Ceremonial class. Contact Membership Chairman Jim
Cornwell
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MEET FAITH, OUR 2021 PATIENT AMBASSADOR
School in the Steel Valley School District. She is the daughter of Syria
The Verse family resides in Munhall.
Faith is a pa ent at Shriners Childrens-Erie, where she has been treated for Right
Hemiplegic since the age of three. Thanks to
SHC, Faith no longer walks primarily on her le toe, has be er balance and can be er
navigate terrain.
A er the Verse twins had complica ons in utero, prenatal surgery was performed
on her knees. Extensive therapies and conflic ng diagnoses only served
to confuse and frustrate the Verse family.
at a local Royal Arch Chapter when they were referred to SHC-Erie. Problem solved.
Faith likes second grade at Park Elementary School, even though she is learning at
2021 Pa ent Ambassador
Faith Verse dolls, and stuffed animals with her twin sister Hope.
Faith’s favorite color is pink. She loves Disney movies and her favorite food is the chocolate chip pancakes
she makes with her mom. She loves to sing and dance to all kinds of music. She loves to hang out with her
family and she also loves to swim in the summer.
Faith is very excited to be a Shriners Ambassador child! She can’t wait to tell everyone how much she loves
Shriners Hospital and staff, especially Dr. Dede. She says, “Thank you, Shriners, for helping me walk be er!”
that I feel that it is to be a part of this en re fraternal group!”
Twin sister Hope says, “I love how the Shriners help my sister
get be er with walking! Thank you, Shriners, for doing that!”
Big sister Bailey adds, “Thank you, Shriners, for all of the care
and compassion you put into taking care of my sister Faith!!”
According to Brother Brian, Jr. “Shriners did a great job taking
care of my sister, Faith! I am so happy to see the results of her
going there! Shriners always goes above and beyond to make
sure that all of Faith’s needs are met and makes sure her family
is taken care of also!”
Look for Faith and the Verse s and be sure to say hello when
The Verse family at their home in Munhall.
you come out to have “Fun in ‘21!”
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GOLF for the KIDS
Caravan 15,, Syria 1tth annual golf event on Saturday, 5 June 2021. Loca on: Tam O
y Shriners will host its 11 O’’ Shanter Golf Course, 2961
S. Hermitage Rd, Hermitage, PA 16148..
Format: 4-person
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Mail this entry form and payment to Golf for the KIDS Ou ng c/o Jon Whi aker, 473 Timberland Trail, New Castle, PA 16102
$_______________
Team Captain: _______________________________ Enclosed: * Entry Fee
Address: ______________________________ City: ____________________ State _______ Zip: ____________
Telephone: ___________________ E-mail: ___________________________
Team Member 2: 3: 4:
Individual entries will be assigned to teams on the day of the ouƟng.
Please consider becoming an Ou ng Sponsor
Sponsor Level
Copper--Business card lis ng in the program………………….…..$ 25.00
Bronze--Full page Adver sement in the program………….…….$100.00
Silver--Hole Sponsorship (signage)…………………………….………..$150.00
Gold--Silver plus golf and dinner for 4……………………….………..$550.00
Pla num—Gold plus full page adver sement and
cer ficate of apprecia on…………………………………………..$650.00
Please make your check payable to Caravan 15 Golf Ou ng and send to Jon Whi aker, 473 Timberland Trail, New Castle, PA 16102.
Please provide a business card and what you would like on your sign (2 color, Text only). Full page adver sements in the program
may contain graphics (add full color for an addi onal $25.00). Sponsorship materials required by 15 May 2021.
All Proceeds will be sent to the Shriners Hospital - Erie
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With St. Patrick’s Day upon us, here in Band Land, we’re feeling lucky and
hope you are too. Everyone’s Irish this month, so let’s look for bright spots
just like Darrell Royal when he said, “You’ve got to think lucky. If you fall into a
mudhole, check your back pocket—you might have caught a fish.” Wiser
words have never been spoken.
It may be too early in the season to start fishing in mudpuddles but that won’t
stop fine and upstanding Shriners from looking forward to the year’s ac vi es.
In fact, we’ve already packed our bags for the Mid Atlan c Shrine Associa on
(M.A.S.A.) conven on in Virginia Beach this September. Last year’s conven on
was a no-go and 2019’s M.A.S.A. gathering enjoyed the company of Hurricane
Dorian, so we’ve got some fun stored up and can’t wait to celebrate together September 8-11. If you’ve been
to the M.A.S.A. conven on before, you know how great an event it is. If you haven’t, then your luck is about
to change, because you (yes, you) are invited to join in the fun, fes vi es, and foolishness this year. You’ll
find M.A.S.A. registra on forms in THE VOICE throughout the year.
On that note, the Shine Band is ge ng back in tune with one another.
We started socially-distanced and carefully coordinated band prac ce in
February. We are looking forward to jumping back in the saddle, ge ng
back on parade floats, stepping back onto the beau ful Shrine Center’s
ballroom stage, and maybe even falling off the wagon a li le to celebrate
but believe a Highlander or two may be thinking about at least one of
those ac vi es this St. Patrick’s Day as well.
If you’re looking to tune up your own musical chops or would like to join as a non-musical member, the
Shriners Band welcomes friendly faces of all musical abili es. We meet two Thursdays a month for rehearsal
and enjoy ge ng together for events throughout the year. To learn more about the Shriners Band, contact
Shawn Roberts at 412-977-9772.
With that, I’ll share an old Irish blessing: “May you have all the happiness and luck that life can hold—and at
the end of your rainbows may you find a pot of gold.”
“WE PLAY SO KIDS CAN”
COMING EVENTS
MON APR 5 7:30PM QUARTERLY MEETING SHRINE CENTER BALLROOM
SAT APR 24 6:00PM POTENTATE’S GALA SHRINE CENTER BALLROOM
THU APR 29 7:00PM CEREMONIAL SHRINE CENTER BALLROOM
SUN MAY 2 10:30AM LADIES LUNCHEON SHRINE CENTER BALLROOM
SAT MAY 15 12:00PM FIRST CHOICE WINE FESTIVAL SHRINE CENTER PAVILION
SAT MAY 22 7:30PM BILL TOMS RECORD RELEASE CONCERT SHRINE CENTER PAVILION
SUN MAY 23 3:00PM MEMORIAL SERVICE SHRINE CENTER BALLROOM
SUN MAY 30 4:00PM NORMAN NARDINI CONCERT SHRINE CENTER PAVILION
THU JUN 3 7:00 PM THUNDER THURSDAYS BEGIN SHRINE CENTER PAVILION
SAT JUN 5 7:00 PM GATHERING FIELD CD RELEASE CONCERT SHRINE CENTER PAVILION
SAT JUN 19 12:00PM POTENTATE’S STAG SHRINE CENTER BALLROOM
10IN MEMORIAM
Necrology Report — December 24, 2020 — February 19, 2021
Frederick C. Adams Frank A. Engel, Jr. R. David Lotz James R. Shockey
James H. Allmann Malcolm R. Fisher Michael L. McKiernan Henry A. Shoup
William L. Bilka Robert R. Heaton James B. Miller Fred J. Smith
William W. Caldwell Karl G. Kim Raymond Plummer James R. Wolfe
Robert L. Cholak Rodney B. Lipscomb Jerry L. Roth
Daniel Codan Walter E. Locher Richard K. Sbarro
As I write this in February, the snow is falling and it is bi er cold. But, believe
it or not, the Provost Guard is s ll around and ready to provide Syria
Shriners’ safety and security. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, there has
been very li le ac vity to provide safety and security for.
gatherings, which seem to eliminate most of our ac vi es here at Syria. So
many things we normally have done for years have either been postponed or
canceled.
The Provost Guard, along with Caravans 16 and 20 have had to postpone our annual dinner honoring our
new Potentate Donald Green. We are planning to reschedule this event for some me in November.
Right now, our biggest challenge is where to get the vaccine. We are planning for summer events in hopes
they materialize when the pandemic subsides. One such event in the works is a hoagie sale in partnership
with the Rode Rigs (more to come on that). Otherwise, we will see you in the fall when we will be at Virginia
Beach a ending the MASA conven on.
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For more informa on or an applica on, please contact Captain Jack Glass, at 412-427-3613 or Secretary Ray
Petronio, PC, at 412-818-2848.
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ON THE ROAD WITH THE RODE RIGS
by Dennis Conrad
Well, if it’s not the pandemic that’s got us in lock down, it’s the hard winter weather that’s got us on hold,
thanks to Punxsutawney Phil seeing his shadow and predic ng six more weeks of winter. I don’t know why he
didn’t stay at home in his borrow with his wife Punxsutawney Phyllis instead of coming out to say, “Guess
what, more six weeks of snow and cold.”
Well, enough complaining and let’s start ge ng 2021 moving in a posi ve direc on. We are hoping by June
or July things get back to normal. Parade inquiries are star ng to come in from the Prospect Memorial Day
parade and the Canonsburg Independence Day parade. I know that the guys are star ng to get restless and
want to get back out on the parade route. Some of our rigs are going to have a new look this year, and I think
everyone is going to be crazy over them.
We are making plans to have a food table at the First Choice Wine Fes val to sell our world-famous sand-
wiches. We are also looking into having our first Hoagie Sale some me in June or July, depending on what is
going on. The Rigs have been asked again this year to chair the children’s games at Kennywood and we are
working on some new games and prizes.
Calling all Shriners: If you are looking to join a motorized unit that has loads of fun, then look no further. The
Rode Rigs is the unit for you! Our unit consists of Mini-Tractor Trailers and Mini-Jeeps. We have Loads of fun
on and off the parade route or at our social events.
We offer no Membership Fee or Annual Dues, no parade quotas and we supply parts of the uniform. So, if
you want to get ac ve in a motorized unit, give us a call for all the details of how you can be an owner-
operator of your very own Mini-Rig or Mini-Jeep.
It just so happens that we have a Brand New Mini-Jeep in stock wai ng to
start parading. The cost is $2,481. Call us for the details of how you can be
parading with one of the most popular units at Syria Shriners.
For informa on Call President Joe Micikas at 724-334-0540 or Secretary
Dennis Conrad at 412-956-2245
or Membership Chairmen John Handshue at 412-877-4263
Remember Keep on Truck’n for the Kids
A Voyage to Paradise
The 2021 Potentate’s Gala
Saturday, April 24
Pi sburgh Shrine Center Grand Ballroom
See the reserva on form on the
Inside front cover
12CAMEL WHEELS SAY THE ONLY WAY IS UP!
by Vic Perry
Let’s start by doing a recap of ac vi es thus far for 2021.
Parades – 0
Social gatherings – 0
Lodge mee ngs – 0
So, from here on, the only way is up!!
Since there’s nothing happening at this me, let’s reflect on past ar cles and present thoughts describing the
unit as noted from the Syria Shriners Website. As a youngster in the Camel Wheels unit, I had to do some
digging for the history. Here is the background that I was able to find on the start of the Camel Wheels unit.
The Camel Wheels Patrol is the first motorized unit in Syria Shriners,
having formed in 1971. Accordingly, this year our unit celebrates its
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which was first used on July 31, 1971, during the Apollo 15 mission.
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Now back to the history of the unit.
The original Camel Wheels members were all from the Mon Valley and
The equipment used are three-wheeled “trikes,” powered by five and eight-horsepower engines. All of these
vehicles were manufactured by Alsport Tri-Sport in the early 1970’s and can no longer be purchased.
by the riders. Dennis Raible, Randy
Hobaugh, and Don Panzone are our expert Wheeliers (not sure if that’s
really a word or tle), but that’s what they are! Believe me, it takes real
skill to keep that trike in the wheelie posi on
The group performs swi and complicated drills during the parades, including serpen nes and figure-eights.
Audiences ranging from babies to seniors are extremely apprecia ve of their performances and we are invit-
ed back year a er year at the parades we a end.
The Camel Wheels unit par cipates in parades mostly in Southwestern Pennsylvania, but some have been as
far south as Virginia. This group prides themselves as being professional paraders and perform from March
through October, weather permi ng. Mee ngs are usually held the third Sunday of the month in the Camel
Wheels unit room at the Shrine Center. The Camel Wheels unit is currently looking for Nobles to join our unit
and you won’t find a be er deal. The only cost you will have is the ini a on fee
that covers the cost of the uniform. The trikes are available to ride for any new
member.
Please contact Herb Brant at 412-889-6113 if you are interested in learning
more about our unit.
Free to a good home!
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2021 Syria Shriners Shirt Sale!
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CARAVAN 20: THE SONG REMAINS THE SAME
by Randy Hobaugh, President
Well here it is, the second VOICE of Syria for 2021 and there is nothing new to report from the last edi on, so
we have the same things to tell you. Pandemic restric ons con nue to frustrate and control what we can
plan. As we con nue to move forward into 2021, Caravan 20 is scheduling several events throughout the
year and I hope you will a end as many of them as possible.
2021 Calendar of Events – Please note all dates are subject to change based on pandemic restric ons
Thursday, May 26 – General Membership mee ng at Pugliano’s
Friday, June 18 – Stag Corn Hole Tournament – Pi sburgh Shrine Center Pavilion
Open to all Shriners, as well as their male family members and their male friends – it is a STAG remember.
Sunday, August 22 – Summer Theater and Dinner – Place To be determined
Sunday, October 3 – Family Steelers Picnic – Sarn Castle – This could change based on the Steelers Schedule
Sunday, November 28 – Installa on of Officers, Holiday, Potentate’s and Bingo Party – TBD
2021 Caravan 20 Officers
President - Noble Randy Hobaugh – 724-858-7158
1st Vice President - Noble Jerry Silverstein
2nd Vice President - Open
Treasurer - Noble Gregory Kobasa
Secretary - Noble George Williams
Anyone interested in joining Caravan 20, please contact
one of the officers above. We are also s ll looking for
of each
month star ng on May 26, at Pugliano’s Restaurant on
Route 286 in Plum. Nobles, while we would love to have
you as a member of Caravan 20, you’re s ll welcome to
come join us for the fun and fellowship we offer even if
you’re not a Caravan 20 member. Think about it and give
our affairs a try.
you. Some recent payments may not yet have had s ck-
ers mailed from Shriners Interna onal HQ in Tampa.
16SATURDAY, JUNE 19
Pi sburgh Shrine Center Ballroom
Banquet Tickets will be available soon.
This event is for the benefit of Syria Shriners and is not Tax Deduc ble as a Charitable Contribu on
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NIGHT AT THE RACES HEADS TO THE POST IN JULY
being served at
6:00 pm, and races star ng at 7:00 pm.
This fund raiser is open to the public so,
please bring family and friends. Walk-ins
are welcomed and you can "pay at the
door". Admission is $20 per person and
includes dinner, so drinks, coffee, and
beer. You can purchase/own a horse for
$10 and if your horse wins its race, you
win $50. There will also be a Trifecta, an
AucƟon Race, 50/50's, Chinese AucƟon,
and other small games of chance.
This is a Fund Raiser for your Pi sburgh Shrine Center, so, please plan to join us Saturday, July 10,, and
come out with your family and friends and enjoy a fun filled NIGHT AT THE RACES. See the reserva on
form on the opposite page.
For informa on,, contact John Handshue at 412-877-4263, 412-461-3186, or jjhpm@aol.com.
NIGHT AT THE RACES VOLUNTEERS,
SPONSORS AND DONORS NEEDED
Our first Night at the Races for 2021 has been resched-
uled for Saturday, July 10. If you, or your Unit, Club, or
Caravan would like to sponsor a race the cost is $100. We
will also be looking for donated baskets for our Chinese
Auction. Any size or amount would be appreciated. With
all of your help and generosity, the Night At The Races
This Fund Raiser is being held to benefit your Pittsburgh Shrine Center.
For more information, to sponsor a race, to John Handshue at
412-461-3186, 412-877-4263, or jjhpm@aol.com.
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Honoring First Lady Debra Green
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SHRINE
SHRINE CENTER
CENTER
VIDALIA
VIDALIA ONION
ONION SALE
SALE 2021
NOW THRU APRIL 19
NOW THRU APRIL 19, 2021
TOTAL ITEMS TOTAL $
ONIONS 10# BAG $11.00
ONIONS 5# BAG $6.50
DRESSINGS:
CREAMY ONION - 12OZ. $6.00
CREAMY RANCH - 12OZ. $6.00
POPPY SEED - 12OZ. $6.00
RED FEZ - 12OZ. $6.00
SAUCES:
ONION STEAK SAUCE - 12OZ. $6.00
ONION BBQ SAUCE - 12OZ. $6.00
APPLE CINNAMON BBQ SAUCE -
$6.00
120Z.
ALL DRESSINGS, RELISH, AND
SAUCES COME 12 PER CASE
@ $66.00 TOTAL $
DEADLINE FOR ORDERS IS APRIL 19, 2021. DELIVERY WILL BE
APPROXIMATELY THE FIRST WEEK OF MAY 2021.
All Orders to be Picked Up at Shrine Center Pavilion when Notified by John
SEND ORDERS TO:
SYRIA SHRINERS CENTER
1877 SHRINERS WAY
CHESWICK, PA 15024
NAME: PHONE#
ADDRESS:
QUESTIONS? CONTACT: JOHN KOEDEL at 412-855-4890
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NOTES FROM SHRINERS CHILDREN’S – ERIE
by Barry Hootman, M.D., member of the SC-Erie Board of Governors
Many people may not realize the scope of the Shriners Hospital System. The system is
managed by the Colorado Corpora on, a 501(c)(3), based at Shriners
United
States, one in Mexico City, and one in Montreal.
Boston was an early Center of Excellence in burn care and cle lip and palate
(Plas c Surgery). The Springfield Shriners Children’s provides the orthopedic care for
the Massachuse s region.
at its site. Medicine was
changing and we needed to change, too. SC – Erie was
Again, medicine marches on. Tightening of regula ons and changes in surgical indica ons decreasing surgical
volume made it difficult for some sites to pass accredita ons for on-site surgery centers. Four sites have thus
evolved into the Clinic/Rehab model, where surgeries are done by Shriners Doctors at partner hospitals. This
is the model that SC – Erie, SC – Florida, SC – Minneapolis, and SC – Lexington are using.
model, the regular Hospital model, and the Center of Excellence model. SC – Philadelphia is s ll a
regular hospital, and one of the partners of SC – Erie. SC – Erie is now a Clinic/Rehab model site, providing
services such as out-pa ent clinic, Physical Therapy, Prosthe cs and Ortho cs (ar ficial limbs and braces),
Radiology, Speech Therapy, Nutri on Support, wheelchair fi ng, and Social Services and family support.
Research is done in our Gait Analysis Lab. Surgeries on our pa ents are done by our doctors at partner sites.
Our partners are SC – Philadelphia, Children’s Hospital of Pi sburgh, and UPMC Hamot in Erie. Dr. Timothy
Ward, Chairman of Pediatric Orthopedics at Children’s Hospital Pi sburgh, is our Medical Director at SC-Erie.
over the last year. Temples, Caravans, and Clubs have been unable to meet to plan and execute
fundraisers. The Temple and SC-Erie are both in need of support, both financial and with par cipa on in
events and fundraisers. Please help where you can.
or from becoming infected. The vaccine is the much safer way.
“Pi sburgh Shrine Center.” Please use that name on your flyers, and other
marke ng materials for your events. Despite what the electronic sign at our
entrance
become accustomed to using the proper branding when referring to our
organiza on
26FLYING FEZZES LOOK FORWARD TO PARADE SEASON
by Craig “Buzz” Conroy
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We are looking forward to the Parade season. The colorful
Syria Shriners Flying Fezzes Parade Plane is seen throughout
the region.
This summer, we have two airport tours planned for July
and August to visit towered airport facili es in the tri-state
area.
Here are the latest happenings with your Brother Nobles of the Flying Fezzes:
x Our own NARDO J. BERARDINELLI, owner of Nardo Airport 77PA, 1140 feet MSL, near Allison Park, is now
being used as a research venue for a CMU spinoff for a new genera on of avia on naviga on devices.
x Craig J. “Buzz” Conroy has delivered his unique programs Famous Masonic Aviators and Amazing Black
Boxes via ZOOM to numerous lodges and Masonic bodies.
x Bob Golden is working on a history of our Flying Fezzes unit.
x Bryan DeFranco, our President, is spending more me in the air in 2021 and is constantly improving his
avia on skills.
x Eric “Stormy” Stormfels, Secretary-Treasurer, and second-genera on Flying Fezzes member , looks for-
ward to training new and upgrading pilots in warmer weather at ACES AVIATION at the Beaver County
Airport. We are grateful to have clear runways without 3 inches of white dust referred to as sannoh
(snow) by the na ves.
As always, we offer the Conroy Family Mantra:
“There are Old Pilots and Bold Pilots but there are no Old Bold Pilots!”
Ask EVERY MASONIC BROTHER to become member of the Shrine. “It’s about our Future.”
We are the fun, flying unit of The Finest Fraternity on the EARTH or in the AIR who never lose sight of our
mission to serve and support Shriners Hospitals for Children™.
For membership informa on, call 412 872-1358, email bdefranco@cap602.org, or ask any member of the
Flying Fezzes at any Shrine event.
FLYING HIGH FOR FUN IN ‘21
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Presents
2021 Syria Shrine Golf Scramble
When: Monday, July 26, 2021
Where: Pi sburgh Na onal Golf Club
287 Monier Road Gibsonia Pa
Time: Shot Gun Start 9:00
Format: Four Man Golf Scramble
Golf, Cart, Lunch, Buffet Dinner, Prizes
All for the low cost of $100.00 per Golfer.
Open to Everyone
28Mail this Form
Mail entry form Randy Hobaugh, 39 Rosanne Circle, Irwin Pa 15642
Phone 724-858-7158 – Email: rhobaugh23@gmail.com
Send Payment and Make Checks to Syria Shrine.
Golfers Sign up - $100 Per Golfer X No. Golfers = $ __________
Team Captain:______________________
Address______________________________________________________________________________
City___________________________________ State __________ Zip _______________________
Telephone:______________________ Email:________________________________________________
Team member 2: ____________________ 3: _______________________ 4: _______________________
Individual entries will be accepted and assigned to teams on the day of the ou ng.
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Please consider becoming an Ou ng Sponsor
Ou ng Sponsorship
Gold Event Sponsor - $3000.00
Includes: Two foursomes Golf and Dinner, Tee Sign, Banner displayed at Sign In and Dinner.
Silver On Course Beverage Sponsor- $1500.00
Includes: One Foursome Golf and Dinner, Tee Sign and Beverage Cart Sign.
Bronze Tee Sign Sponsor - $100.00.
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Sponsors Sign-Up Form
Name of Sponsor
__________________________________________
Address______________________________________________________________________________
City___________________________________ State __________ Zip _______________________
Amount of Sponsorship $____________ Make Checks to Syria Shrine and mail to
Randy Hobaugh, 39 Rosanne Circle, Irwin PA 15642
Please supply Vendor Informa on for Signs
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our IT’S AMAZING HOW SOME32OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL
readers THINGS IN LIFE CAN COME TO YOU BY TOTAL ACCIDENT
write by Charlie Zurcher
On that first June Monday last year, I was ge ng ready in the
comfort of my home office and looking forward to logging into
Zoom and enjoying the brotherhood that’s been really missed as
of late. Earlier, I had been
occasion, didn’t have me to change my t-shirt and jean
cutoff shorts. The humidity got to my long uncut hair and it was
quite the sight to say the least. All set, logged on, admi ed to the
mee ng, the 7pm mee ng. No, but wait! No, it’s not a 7pm
mee ng but rather a 7:30 mee ng. All that rushing for naught.
Now I had some me and probably should have at least changed clothes.
that I’ve dearly missed through all this. The background music played, and we sort of stared at each other
and there was some back and forth conversa on going on. My t-shirt and unruly hair were definitely no ced
and commented on. It’s all fun and games! Just killin’ me ‘ l the start of the mee ng.
The background music con nued to play, and then it happened. I was stopped cold. In total awe, I had abso-
lutely no idea what just hit me. Perhaps one of the most beau ful and inspira onal songs and videos I’ve ev-
er heard and seen in my life just started playing. I just stared at the video and listened to the lyrics, totally
blocking out the rest of the world. It just went right through me straight to the heart. Totally unexpected and
without any reason. This music and video is everything we are as Shriners. WOW!
So inspira onal, so deep, so powerful, so real.
Since becoming a Shriner, I’ve had many different and mixed feelings and emo ons going in different direc-
ons. I’ve been in the trenches taking kids and their families to the three hospitals we work with, seeing the
posi ve results at first hand. I’ve been in that parade in my Patrol Unit uniform with those pointed up shoes,
bringing that split second smile to an unknown child as he watches with his family at the curb. I’ve been to a
wide variety of our social events just simply to relax and take in the brotherhood. Listening to this song and
watching the video seemed to put all these emo ons in perfect organized perspec ve.
Please, if you have not seen and heard it before, you need to do this. Every Shriner should watch the video
Brother Damron, you’ve le an everlas ng impression. A hear elt thank you.
I will wear my Fez with honor. I’m a Brother of the Shrine …
Special thanks to my close friend Martha for helping provide the inspiraƟon to write this. Thank you for being You!
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