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DESERT OF CALIFORNIA   •   OASIS OF SAN DIEGO   •   DECEMBER 2018

With Our thanks for a Wonderful 2018 and
 Best Wishes for the Coming New Year
With Our thanks for a Wonderful 2018 and Best Wishes for the Coming New Year
2                                                                                                                                                   DECEMBER 2018

     DESERT OF CALIFORNIA • OASIS OF SAN DIEGO
                                                                                      Potentate’s Message
                 Al Bahr Shrine                                                       Oscar Cañedo, Ph.D.
           Chartered May 13, 1913
           5440 Kearny Mesa Road
      San Diego, California 92111-1393                                                  Hello Everyone,
  Phone (858) 292-0092 •Fax (858) 292-5618                                              Here we are in December, and the best of this Holiday Season to one and
www.albahrshrine.org • office@albahrshrine.org                                       all. It's hard to believe that next month we will be installing our new elected
                                                                                     officers for the 2019 Shrine year. I wish them all the success in fulfilling their
                                                                                     duties and working in harmony. We have had a wonderful and successful
              December 2018                                        2018. My Lady Sarah and I thank you all for your kindness, cooperation, assistance and ded-
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . North Park Toyland Parade            ication to the children that need our help. "Children: Our Mission with Loving Care" has been
                           Peace Officers Holiday Party            exemplified time and time again by everyone being part of Al Bahr Shrine on both sides of the
3-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Happy Chanukah             United States-Mexico border. There are no borders for Shriners International when it comes
5  . . . . .  Scottish Rite Dinner/Stated Meeting                  to treating children at our 22 Shriners Hospitals for Children. Thank you to the Appointed and
6  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DS Hamburgers @ shed
                                                                   Elected Divan, and Ladies for all your help. Special thanks to my Executive Aide Ill. Sir Ben
                                                                   Billena, Personal Aides, Chief Aide Dan Smith, and Assistant Chief Aide Dave Winesett, and
8  . . . . . . . . . . . Honored Ladies Holiday Party              all the Aides and to my unofficial mentors: Ill. Sir Don Wierman, and Recorder Emeritus Phil
13  . . . . . . . .  Shrine Election Meeting 7 PM                  Johnson. Also, a big thank you to our Office Staff (John, Barbara, and Tim) for all your help.
15 . . . . . . . . . . Shrine Holiday Party @ Center                   At the beginning of the year, January 19th,we had an outstanding Unit and Club Reception
17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Divan Meeting     Chaired by Noble Dan Smith. This was followed by our very successful Potentate and Noblily
20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yacht Club DM   Gala Chaired by Noble Steve Walker and Lady Leighanne. Thank you to the Director's Staff
                                           DS burgers @ shed       for all your hard work. We had many wonderful events throughout the year and our sincere
24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Shrine Office Closed     thanks to our Divan members and their Ladies for making them possible.
25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Merry Christmas        I will never forget our Potentate's Pilgrimage to the Mexican States of Sinaloa and Baja
                                          Shrine Office Closed     California Sur in the month of June. We had outstanding Ceremonials in Mazatlan, Sinaloa
27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DS burgers @ shed
                                                                   and San José del Cabo in Baja California Sur. The hospitality in Mexico was outstanding!! My
                                                                   sincere thanks to Arthur Serrano Romero and Noble Mario Posada for making the arrange-
                                                    HL Game Day    ments. And speaking of Ceremonials, our Spring and Fall Ceremonials at Scottish Rite were
31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  New Year's Eve   very successful as well as our Ceremonial in Tijuana, Baja California. We had a total of five
                                          Shrine Office Closed     (5) Ceremonials for the year.
                                                                      Our Al Bahr Shrine participation in the many parades such as the St. Patrick's Day Parade,
                                                                   Fourth of July, Brawley Cattle Call, and Mother Goose was very exciting. The support of our
                                                                   Unit and Clubs such as the Tin Lizzies, Clowns, Legion of Honor, Director's Staff, Islanders,
                                                                   Antique Cars, etc at the parades was nothing but great and my thanks for your participation.
                                                                      It was indeed a pleasure and honor for me to serve as Potentate for 2018. God Bless all
          SHRINE OFFICE HOURS                                      who help children and their fellow man.
     Monday - Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM                               Ya se nos termina el año . Feliz Navidad y Próspero Año Nuevo. Les quiero dar las gracias
            SHRINE OFFICE CLOSED                                   por su dedicación y pasión cuando se trata de la salud de niños. Como su Potentado de Al
           DECEMBER 24TH & 25TH                                    Bahr Shrine, les quiero dar las gracias a todos los Q.Q.H.H. Shriners y a sus Ladies. Ha sido
       CHRISTMAS EVE & CHRISTMAS DAY
                                                                   un año tremendo para mí y para mi Lady Sarah con todas las actividades. Nuestro viaje en
              DECEMBER 31ST
                                                                   Junio a Sinaloa y Baja California Sur fue una maravilla porque estábamos presente en dos
              NEW YEAR'S EVE
                                                                   ceremonias inolvidables. Gracias a todos los Nobles por su trabajo durante las ceremonias
                                                                   en Mazatlán y San José del Cabo y por su hospitalidad.

                 DID YOU KNOW?
          THE SHRINE SALUTATION
     DR. FLEMING AND WILLIAM FLORENCE FORMULATED A                                          Shrine Holiday Party
            SALUTATION USED TODAY BY SHRINERS                                                             Saturday, December 15th
                 "ES SELAMU ALEIKUM!"                                                                   Social: 6:00 & Dinner: 7:00
                      WHICH MEANS
                 "PEACE BE WITH YOU!"                                              Hors oeuvres v Short Ribs v Au Gratin Potatoes v Fresh Green Beans
       IN RETURNING THE SALUTATION, THE GRACIOUS                                                   Fresh Garden Salad v Festive Dessert
             WISH IS "ALEIKUM ES SELAMU,"                                                                    $25.00 per person
                      WHICH MEANS                                                         Reservations are required in advance at 858/292-0092
                 "WITH YOU BE PEACE".                                                               Music, Dancing and Special Drawings
                   albahrshrine.org
                                                                                                            Festive Holiday Attire
With Our thanks for a Wonderful 2018 and Best Wishes for the Coming New Year
DECEMBER 2018                                                                                                                                                           3

Chaplain’s Message - Hal Scott                                                                         Sunshine Committee Report
Profanity has become so common that many no longer consider
it objectionable. It is printed in papers, used on camera, spoken in       In consideration of recently enacted Federal regulations, we are unable to provide full
                                                                           information on our ill and indisposed members. Please keep these nobles in your prayers
mixed company by both sexes, and used in the presence of children,         Should you wish to contact one of these members, please call the office for further information.
as if God does not object. He does. God’s name is not to be treated            Arney, Fred            Garrson, Steven          Johnston, Doug           Smith, Sidney R.
irreverently. God forbade the ancient Israelites’ taking his name in         Benson, James           Hampton, Robert           Latham, Ernest           Stanley, Morton
vain. “You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the      Burris, Alfred            Heath, Don               Lipa, Joseph              Taylor, Bill
                                                                             Condon, Howard            Hodge, Carmi           Markson, Richard           Thorpe, Lewis
Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes His name in vain” (Exodus          Crawford, Jim          Hoffmark, William        Rafferty, Alexander        Trapp, Ronald
20:7). God’s name is to be hallowed. Jesus said. “In this manner,           Domingo, Bernardo        Holmberg, Marvin          Ramos, Roy B.             Young, Wayne
                                                                             Dudley, Kenneth            Huszar, Skip          Rosemier, Dennis
therefore, pray: Our father in heaven, hallowed be your name”                  Evans, Jack             Kellner, Albert          Schoen, Frank
It may surprise you to know that profanity is more common in                 Galligan, Gordon        Johnson, Johnny            Smith, Bruce
so-called Christian America than in heathen countries. Idolaters often             Please let us know of any other ill or indisposed members
have greater reverence for their gods than some persons do for the
true and living God.                                                          In Memoriam
Al Bahr Honored Ladies - Alice Mansfield
                                                                             NAME                         BORN
                                                                                                                                 CREATED A ENTERED
                                                                                                                                     SHRINER       INTO REST
                                                                             Herbert E. Montgomery, *** 10/29/26                      11/6/75        10/4/18
The Al Bahr Honored Ladies Holiday Luncheon will be                          Earle T. McFarland         12/28/24                      12/6/75        10/6/15
Saturday, December 8th. Social time 11:30, lunch at                          Lewis F. Reyburn            10/8/16                      11/6/48        10/9/18
12:00 noon. Your entrée choice of either Coconut Chicken
or Grilled Salmon, includes salad, rolls, dessert, coffee
or tea. Cost is $20. For reservations contact Ruby Hill at                 A memorial contribution to the Shrine Hospital Transportation Fund has
(619) 473-9089, P.O. Box 534, Pine Valley, CA 91962,                       been made in memory of our member listed above.
with your choice of entrée by December 3rd. Guests are
always welcome to attend. Don’t miss out on a fun time to celebrate the            Donations and Remembrances from our
holidays with your friends. Our last Game Day of 2018 will be Thursday,                    Members and Friends
December 27th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Wishing everyone peace on                   Shrine Hospital Transportation Fund Donations
earth and good health. Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and a Happy
                                                                                               In Memory of John "Doc"Beddoe:
New Year (hard to believe it’s almost 2019)! Stay well, keep smiling and                             Patricia Montgomery
let’s all count our many blessings! Looking forward to seeing you at
the Holiday Luncheon! Remember Ladies…The more we get together,                     Shriners Hospital for Children’s Donations
the happier we’ll be!                                                                                William Mangum
                                                                                           In Memory of Melvin & Joyce Wilner:
                                                                                                 Wilner Family Living Trust
                   Past Potentate Cliff Richards and his lady                                         Marcia Montag
                   Laura, were faithful supporters of the Al Bahr                              Pillar of the Temple Donations
                   Shrine Hospital Transportation fund for many                             Wilcox Estate                              Fred Meinken Estate
                   years, donating tens of thousands of dollars
                   to its operation. Illustrious Sir Cliff was also
                   instrumental in Al Bahr receiving yearly sub-           Peace Officers Club - Eric Montgomery
                   stantial donations from his father’s Clifton            The Peace Officers Shrine Club is a Social Club that honors our
                   Richards Family Foundation, Tulsa, Oklahoma.            local First Responders. We hold bushy mustaches, mirrored sun-
  Continuing in this faithfulness, the Richards’ children arranged         glasses and clip-on ties stained with powdered doughnut residue
  to donate Cliff’s handicapped van to Al Bahr Shrine. With the            in high esteem. As 2018 comes to a close, we will be gathering
                                                                           with our Honored Ladies at Casa Machado at Montgomery Field
  assistance of Noble Chino Torres, the van was sold and the               for our annual Christmas Party on Saturday, December 1st. So-
  proceeds donated to the hospital transportation fund in memory           cial at 17:30, Dinner at 18:00. Join us for a great Mexican buf-
  of Cliff and Laura. A truly thoughtful gesture from the family to        fet and fantastic margaritas - still only $15.00. RESERVATIONS
  honor their parents and their devotion to the children entrusted         ARE REQUIRED - Please contact Bob Mars at 619/440-4160 -
     to our care.                                                          rmarsxsh204@gmail.com

                                                                           Greeters – Mike Randall
   A tip of the fez to Robert Dockery for his con-                         The Greeters continue to look for Nobles to become part of our Unit
                                                                           and who would enjoy welcoming their fellow nobles to the Shrine
    tinued work on the Shrine Center landscaping                           events Our next Unit meeting will be on Tuesday, January 8th at our
              and irrigation. Thank you!!!                                 Shrine shed meeting room Please contact me if you have any ques-
                                                                           tions, 619/299-6868. We wish all of our friends the best of the Holiday
                                                                           Season.
With Our thanks for a Wonderful 2018 and Best Wishes for the Coming New Year
4                                                                                                                          DECEMBER 2018

RV Club          - Dick Wolz                                                Mecca Temple No.34 Daughters of the Nile
Our October outing was held at Golden Village Palms RV Re-
sort in Hemet, CA hosted by Al Maliakah RV Club. This was                           Working together to benefit the children
                                                                                            of Shriners Hospitals
a joint outing with rigs from all the Southern California clubs
attending. On Thursday evening we went to Applebee’s for                  If you are a lady related by birth or marriage to a Shriner, Master
dinner, Friday we had a catered dinner and Saturday night we              Mason or Daughter of the Nile, you are eligible to become a member
had a potluck. Friday and Saturday morning, we had “Break-                of this growing organization committed to supporting the important
fast by Bunker” put on by Darrell Bunker from Al Malaikah                 work of Shriners Hospitals for Children. For more information on
                                                                          this dedicated fraternal order for women, contact Karen Shultz PQ
and volunteers. During our Saturday business meeting, we                  619-987-9855 ktshultz@cox.net or Donna Dedrick PQ 619-267-7840
had election of officers for 2019. The officers are:
		                                                                        Dec.4     Patrol Meeting, 10:00, Unity Lodge
                                                                          Dec. 5    Dancers and Pageantry Meeting, 10:00
        President			Jim McGrath                                           Dec. 10   Sewing and Chorus Meeting
        Vice President			                Rich Bauersfeld                  Dec. 17   Session, 2:00pm., Christmas Dinner to follow
        Secretary			Bob Weldon                                                                 HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL
        Treasurer			Chuck Walker
                                                                          Jan. 2    Dancers and Pageantry Meeting, 10:00
                                                                          Jan. 8    Patrol Meeting, 10:00 am, Unity Lodge
Our final outing of the year will be at the Chula Vista Marina            Jan. 14   Sewing and Chorus Meeting, 10:00, Unity Lodge
RV Resort on November 29, 30 & December 1. This will be                   Jan. 21   Luncheon, 11:00 am, Session 12:115 Merret &
our Holiday Party with the Potentate and Divan visiting.                  		        Mokattam visitation
                                                                          Jan. 24   Practice for Supreme Queen's Visit 10:00 am.,
Over the years, the Club has had many outings at this park
                                                                          		        Scottish Rite
as well as a few Western Shrine Association Shrine Campers                Jan. 31   Supreme Queen's Visit, 2:00pm., followed by dinner
rallies. Sadly, this outing will be the last as the park is closing
down early in 2019 due to reconstruction. If you have a self- Clown Unit - Dan Smith
contained RV, please join us for fun and fellowship. Happy Great News !!! With the generous donations by Nobles, ladies and
Holidays to all.                                                    friends of the Clowns, the Calliope was able to make an appear-
                                                                          ance at the Mother Goose Parade in November. It was good to
                                                                          see our parade vehicle back on the streets. The Clown unit invites
Antique & Classic Car Club - Bob Seybold                                  you nobles and ladies to take a ride with us in a parade soon.
WE, at Antique and Classic Car Club, NEED your help and/or as-            The experience will be most fun and rewarding. The Clowns will
sistance. We are looking for the Nobles of Al Bahr to suggest ways        be at the North Park Toyland parade and the Valley Center Night
that our club can assist and be of service to the other units and         time parade. The Guys Christmas party at Qualcomm December
clubs. Stop by our shed any Thursday morning and talk with us.            8. Clown Unit Christmas party @ POPO's house December 22.
And if you have looked at buying a new car and have found out             You are all invited. Our monthly meeting is the second Monday @
that the dealer will not give you anything for your trade in, see         6:30 at Montgomery Field tower restaurant. Come spend time with
us. We won’t give you anything either, but your donation could be
turned into something useful. Who knows? Stranger things have             Past Masters Shrine Club - Phil Johnson
happened. And it is all for the Kids. Help us help them                   On the evening of November 8th, the Past Masters Shrine Club had
                                                                          the honor of conferring two 3rd degrees for Imperial Lodge #390,
Motocycle Riding Club - George Page                                       Imperial, California. It was a pleasure to assist the Lodge in the
Greetings nobles, I hope this finds you well and ready to dive head-      conferral of these degrees. There were over 30 Master Masons at-
first into the holiday season. The motorcycle club has been quiet.        tending. The Lodge was gracious enough to provide a steak dinner
Mostly due to multiple repairs and many commitments. Hoping to            for all in attendance. A fine evening of fraternal assistance.
get together a little bit as we install new officers to try to keep the
club running and moving forward. Do you ride? Know someone
who does? Send them our way. Take care Merry Christmas, Happy
New Year and please motor safe.

                    Best Shrine Hamburgers
                    Served Every Thursday
                  at the Directors Staff shed
                      11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
                           Stop on by!
With Our thanks for a Wonderful 2018 and Best Wishes for the Coming New Year
DECEMBER 2018                                                                                                                                                5

                                                                               Chief Rabban - Gene Yee
               RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP!                                          Hello, Nobles and ladies. December brings us multicultural cel-
                                                                               ebrations withersoever dispersed around the globe. Hannukah, Las
                                                               Hi Noble!       Posadas, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Boxing Day, St. Silvestre’s Day, Na-
                                                                               mage, and dozens more are celebrated in December. We surely
                                                         As a reminder:        have cause for much celebration. We have much to celebrate as
                                                     Al Bahr 2019 Dues         Masons and Shriners. Blue Lodges presented Hiram Awards in rec-
                                                         are NOW DUE !         ognition of the ongoing unsung efforts of brother Master Masons.
      REMAIN A SHRINER                                                         Many are also members of our Shrine or should be. Congratula-
                                                         Al Bahr Shrine
                       2019                       5440 Kearny Mesa Rd
                                                                               tions to all with grateful thanks for your superb efforts recognized
                                                                               by your lodges. While December is generally viewed as the end of
                                                  San Diego, CA 92111          a year, it is also the beginning of a new term. Hope for the future,
             AL BAHR SHRINERS
                                                         858-292-0092          plans that have spent years maturing get ready for implementa-
                                                                               tion, and then elections, and installation of the Officers of our Blue
                                                                               Lodges, concordant bodies such as Scottish Rite and York Rite,
                                                                               and Eastern Star. I have been attending a number of these awards
                                                                               and installations. Among them: My Easter Star sisters and broth-
Rancho Bernardo Shrine Club                                                    ers warmly welcomed me home to my Chapter, La Paloma Star. I
The Club’s anniversary party was well attended and the guests                  was honored to present the colors at the Coronado Lodge Hiram
enjoyed a fine meal at Carver’s Steakhouse in Rancho Bernardo.                 Award of Brother Roberto Reyes; we shared similar professional
Our next social and dinner will be held in February at a location yet          experiences. Broke bread with Noble Hal Carter and Nobles of the
to be determined.                                                              Legion of Honor, and their ladies. I worked with Hal at the County
                                                                               since age 18. Al Bahr Shriners brings out the “fraternal” positive of
We wish all of our Masonic Family the best of the Holiday Season               our fraternity. I look forward to next year. All my best wishes to you
and a most Happy New Year!                                                     and your family for the happiest holidays season, and with you,
Phil Johnson, Secretary                                                        for you, all the blessings of the Supreme Architect of the Universe.

            Special Meeting for Election of Officers                              Al Bahr O Meter needs your support
    Be it known that a special meeting of Al Bahr Shrine is called for          Every month the Temple sends out nearly 1,800 issues.
             purpose of electing officers for the year 2019.                    The publication and mail costs for 2017 was more than
                                                                                $28,000. We are asking that you consider donating at
     The meeting will be held on Thursday, December 13, 2018                    least $35 per year for our Dime A Day DAD program to
      at the Shrine Center, 5440 Kearny Mesa Road, San Diego                    help fund the Al Bahr O Meter. Your name will appear in
      and will begin at 7:00 pm. A 2018 dues card is required for               our monthly Al Bahr O Meter and you will be assisting the
    admission. Nobles only. Light refreshments served at 6:30 pm.               Temple in continuing our publications.
                                                                                  Kay Christianson . 12/18             Tom Hom . . . . . . . 5/19
  Officers to be elected: Potentate, Chief Rabban, Assistant Rabban, High         Rocco DeLaurentis12/18               Dan Potsdam  . . . . 5/19
  Priest and Prophet, Oriental Guide, Treasurer, Recorder, 4 representatives      James Crawford . 12/18               Ed Pangilinan  . . . . 5/19
  to Shriners International, .                                                    Bartolome Briones 1/19               Betty Wong . . . . . . 6/19
  Electioneering: A candidate for an elected office in a Shrine temple may        Jeanne Cohen . . . . 1/19            Nina McDonald . . . 6/19
  print, publish and circulate during the year he is seeking the elected          John Ford . . . . . . . 1/19         John Gowen . . . . . 6/19
  office, a resume consisting of his educational background, vocational           Mary Schmid  . . . . 1/19            Barbara Drummond . . 6/19
  history, and his Masonic and Shrine record. Except as provided in the           Alice Mansfield . . . 1/19           Charles Pickett . . . . .  6/19
                                                                                  Jack Hendee . . . . . 2/19           Stephen Shultz . . . . .  7/19
  prior sentence, the printing, publication, circulating or distribution of
                                                                                  Carol Hendee  . . . . 2/19           Ruby Nyberg . . . . . . .  8/19
  resolutions, letters, telegrams, tickets, email, or other devices, by a         Nancy Merritt  . . . . 2/19          Winnie Randolph . . . .  8/19
  Noble, or a group of nobles suggesting, recommending, opposing or               Charles Webb . . . . 2/19            Ralph Davis . . . . . . . . 8/19
  containing the names of proposed candidates for office in the Temple is         Joan Webb . . . . . . 2/19           Elizabeth Davis . . . . .  8/19
  prohibited. The expenditure of money for gifts, favors or entertainment         Raymond Webb  . . 2/19               Maebelle Haslim . . . .  9/19
  on behalf of a candidate for elected office is prohibited.                      Jean Ann Webb . . . 2/19             Dora Nadeen Hanly . .  9/19
  For any violation of the above, the Imperial Potentate may suspend              Amado Supnet  . . . 2/19             Shirley Van Ess . . . . .  9/19
  any offending Noble and he may declare the election of the officers             Evangeline Supnet . 2/19             Bill Stokes . . . . . . . . .  9/19
  void and order a new election.                                                  Cely Cruz . . . . . . . 2/19         Reynaldo Cruz  . . . .  10/19
  At least one week prior to the annual meeting or any election meeting           Bill Romer . . . . . . . 2/19        Vera Plain . . . . . . . .  11/19
  the Temple recorder shall mail a notice thereof containing this section.        Richard Mansfield . 3/19             Eddie Camerino . . . .  11/19
              Fraternally,                  Attest:                               Mike Randall . . . . . 3/19          Madeline Giardina . .  12/19
                                                                                  William Hoffmark  . 4/19             Stuart Morpeth . . . .  12/19
             Oscar Cañedo                 John Harris,
                                                                                  Jeannie Hoffmark  . 4/19             Jim Zopfi . . . . . . . . .  12/19
               Potentate                   Recorder                               Richard Wolz  . . . . 5/19           Verna Zopi . . . . . . . . 12/19
                                                                                  Linda Wolz . . . . . . 5/19          Rusty Seith . . . . . . .  12/19
                                                                                  Charles Willibey  . . 5/19           Joyce Seith . . . . . . .  12/19
With Our thanks for a Wonderful 2018 and Best Wishes for the Coming New Year
6                                                                                                                                                                DECEMBER 2018

Nobles,                                                                                                Welcome to the Newest Member of Al Bahr Shrine
I am Lou Hahn and it is my desire to serve Al Bahr Shrine as                                                            Tijuana Ceremonial 10/13/18
Potentate in 2019.
                                                                                                           Candidates		                      First Line Signer
I was born and raised in New York City and served more than                                           Jose De Jesus Vasquez Betancourt		Carlos Gutierrez
32 years in the U. S. Navy, serving in various Command Master
Chief billets, both ashore and afloat, during my final 12 years of                                    Edgar Gonzalez San Pedro            Carlos Gutierrez
service. Following my military service I have been an independent                                     Daniel Javier Ruiz Villabazo        Hugo Fidel Badilla Lozano
contractor with Carefree Vacations-Frosch Travel Group.                                               Heberto Aleman Salas                Carlos Gutierrez
My first wife, Fran, and I enjoyed 42 years of marriage until her                                     Claudio Lamadrid Rodriguez          Carlos Gutierrez
passing in 2005, and we had two daughters.                                                            Gustavo Ramses Urbano Contreras     Ramon Duarte Limon
My second wife is Barbara and we have just celebrated our 11th                                        Victor Manuel Torres Aguirre        Ramon Duarte Limon
year of marriage.                                                                                     Alejandro Horacio Talavera Balbuena Ramon Duarte Limon
I am a Master Mason of Claude Morrison Lodge since 1978, where                                        Angel Ramirez Lemus                 Mario Ortiz Villacorta
I am a life member.                                                                                   Jose Carlos Fortun Cortes MM        Mario Antionio Hermosilla Garcia
In 1980, I joined the San Diego Scottish Rite Bodies and Al Bahr                                      Aurelio Rojas Navarro               Carlos Gutierrez
Shrine.                                                                                               Victor M. Perez Sanchez             Carlos Gutierrez
My service to the Shrine includes: member of the Directors Staff,                                     Xavier Maytorena Garcia             Francisco Fermin Ramirez Ruiz
member and past president of the Mt Laguna Shrine Club, member                                        Jose Alfonso Martinez Marroquin     Juan Lopez Ibarra
and president of the South Bay Shrine Club 1992, Shrine Camp
Week chairman for 6 years, Ambassador Emeritus, member of                                                                  SD Ceremonial 10/27/18
the Board of trustees for 16 years, (the last 4 as chairman of the                                         Candidates		                   First Line Signer
board). I was honored with the title of Trustee Emeritus for my                                       Oscar Zazueta                    Oscar Cañedo
service.
                                                                                                      Marcus Charles Musante           John P. Harris. Jr.
I’ve also served on the appointed divan as Captain of the Guard,                                      Quan Gu                          Eugene Yee
Marshal, and First Ceremonial Master.
                                                                                                      Apolinar A. Alo                  Louis Hahn, PP
During my Shrine years, I have sponsored more than 40 new                                             Luisito D. Mayor                 Rudy Nobleza
members and was awarded a life membership in 1982 for being
the sponsor of 12 new members that year.                                                              Mauel P. Pavia                   Rudy Nobleza
                                                                                                      Euesebio Hondolero               Rudy Nobleza
I served 5 year on the elected divan, culminating with the honor of
serving as your Potentate in 2016.                                                                    Francisco T. Ragsac              Heath A. Forney, Sr
                                                                                                      Blitz Varsi M. Barrera           Rudy Nobleza
I appreciate your consideration for election to the office of Potentate.
                                                                                                      Franklin B. Osana                Rudy Nobleza

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With Our thanks for a Wonderful 2018 and Best Wishes for the Coming New Year
DECEMBER 2018   7
With Our thanks for a Wonderful 2018 and Best Wishes for the Coming New Year
Unless otherwise stated, all proceeds from events
and activities are for the benefit of Al Bahr Shrine,
its Units and Clubs & are not deductible as a
charitable donation.

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   enhanced communication

                            Room reservations are available at the Hampton Inn, $139 per night 858/292-1482 or the
                              the Residence Inn, $149 per night 858/278-2100. Room block code) Al Bahr Shriners

                                                        DEADLINE FOR THE JANUARY ISSUE IS DECEMBER 11TH

                      Al Bahr Shrine                                       Potentate Nobility Gala 2019
                  Annual Meeting & Dinner                                                            Friday, January 11, 2019
                                                                                                     Units & Clubs Reception
                     Thursday January 3, 2019
                      Social 5:30 Dinner 6:15                                                        6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
                        Annual Meeting 7:45                                                          Snacks & Goodies
                   $20.00 per person for the dinner                                                  Provided by the
                   Advanced reservations required                                                    Units & Clubs
                     No tickets sold at the door.                                                    Special visitation of Imperial Potentate
                                                                                                     Jim Cain and Lady Patsy
      Salad v Prime Rib v Baked Potato v Vegetables v Dessert
                Come join us as we say farewell to the                                               Entertainment
                     Divan and Officers of 2018                                                      Units / Clubs Casual Attire
              and welcome the 2019 Divan and Officers

  Be it known that the annual meeting of Al Bahr Shrine will be held                         Saturday, January 12, 2019
  on Thursday January 3, 2019 at the Shrine Center, 5440 Kearny                 Nobility Gala and Units' and Clubs' Officers Installation
  Mesa Road, San Diego and commencing at 7:45 PM. Business to
  be conducted will be the reception of committee reports, petitions                         Honoring the Units and Clubs
  for membership, installation of the 2019 divan, Unit and Club officers                  Social 5:30 pm v Banquet 6:45 pm
  and such other business as may be received. A 2019 dues card is
  required for admission.                                                    Dinner Choice of Filet Mignon or Portobello a la Luna ( Vegan )
                                                                                         Salad v Vegetable Choice v Dessert
          Fraternally                                   Attest:
    Oscar Cañedo, Potentate                     John Harris, Recorder            Banquet tickets same price as last year!! $50 per person.
                                                                              Reservations required and are limited to the first 240 people.
                                                                           Please contact the Shrine office for information on room reservations
With Our thanks for a Wonderful 2018 and Best Wishes for the Coming New Year With Our thanks for a Wonderful 2018 and Best Wishes for the Coming New Year
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