Dixie Shrine Association 2017

Panama City BeaCh, Florida

Ill. Sir Mike Odom – President & Lady Shirlion

Shaddai

DIXIE SHRINE ASSOCIATION

Paul Thompson, P.P.HAMASA

H. Ron Baas, P.P.SHADDAI

Dorsey Holt, P.P.HASAN

William Sistrunk, P.P.WAHABI

Jim GrahamJOPPA

Congratulations

Mike Odom & Lady ShirlionMike Odom, P.P.

PRESIDENTSHADDAI

James A. MorganAL CHYMIA

DIXIE SHRINE ASSOCIATION

ABBA | CAHABA | JOPPA | WAHABI | ALCAZAR | HADJI | SHADDAI | ZAMORA | HASAN | MARZUQ | YAARAB | HAMASA | AL CHYMIA

Letter from the President2017 Dixie Shrine

Association

2016/17 President

Phenix City Shrine ClubSupports the

Dixie Shrine Association and

CongratulatesILL. Sir Mike Odomand Lady Shirlion

on a successful convention.

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CongratulationsIll Sir Mike Odom

Compliments of Hasan CabiriAlbany, GA

Congratulations to Mike and Shirlion Odom for another great year. Sam & Claudette ButlerDixie Webmaster & Past President

CompetitionMay 19th, 2017 @ 9 a.m.

Seahaven15238 Front Beach Rd.

Panama City Bch.

President .............................. Donald Gates

1ST Vise .......................................Chris Trim

2ND Vise .............................Barry Thompson

3RD Vise .............................. Lloyd McCarley

Secretary/Treasurer ............Larry Whisnant

IIIIIII

The Dixie Shrine Hillbilly’sSupport The D.S.A. On A

Successful 2017 Convention

Business MeetingAfter Competition

Banquet will be @ 6 p.m. at All American Diner10590 Front Beach Rd.Panama City Beach, FL

Congratulations

President Mike Odom

and Lady Shirlion

Shaddai BikersEnjoy your visit

and Best Wishes on

a successful

i ie S rine Asso iationCon ention

Shaddai CharactersBest Wishes to the Dixie Shrine Association

Convention 2017

Best Wishes for a SuccessfulDixie Shrine Association

Convention.We wish all competing and parade

units great success in the Dixie Shrine Convention.

Thanks for your participation.

1960-1961 *Roy Montgomery, Wahabi Shrine Jackson, MS

1961-1962 *Hubert Hall, Abba Shrine Mobile, AL

1962-1963 *W. L. Fiscer, El Karubah Shrine Shreveport, LA

1963-1964 *John Cox, Alacazar Shrine Montgomery, AL

1964-1965 *Paul Hancock, Zamora Shrine Birmingham, AL

1965-1966 *Jewell Boone, Abba Shrine Mobile, AL

1966-1967 *Vernon Shrine, Alcazar Shrine Montgomery, AL

1967-1968 *Herman Shields, Hamasa Shrine Meridian, MS

1968-1969 *Jess Lanier, Zamora Shrine Birmingham, AL

1969-1970 *James S. Womack, Abba Shrine Mobile, AL

1970-1971 Homer E. Presley, Alcazar Shrne Montgomery, AL

1971-1972 James A. Skelton, Hamasa Shrine Meridian, MS

1972-1973 *John Gammell, Zamora Shrine Birmingham, AL

1973-1974 O. Conrad Jackson, Abba Shrine Mobile, AL

1974-1975 *J.T. Weidlich, Hadji Shrine Pensacola, FL

1975-1976 Larry Marzella, Alcazar Shrine Montgomery, AL

1976-1977 Lucian D. McCulloch, Cahaba Shrine Huntsville, AL

1977-1978 Chester Clarke, Wahabi Shrine Jackson, MS

1978-1979 *J.B. Peavey, Hamasa Shrine Meridian, MS

1979-1980 *George L. Bailes, Zamora Shrine Birmingham, AL

1980-1981 Doug Billingsley, Abba Shrine Mobile, AL

1981-1982 Sam Armour, Hadji Shrine Pensacola, FL

1982-1983 Alvin Stephens, Alcazar Shrine Montgomery, AL

1983-1984 George Boyd, Cahaba Shrine Huntsville, AL

1984-1985 H.T. Ware, Wahabi Shrine Jackson, MS

1985-1986 James M. Carter, Joppa Shrine Gulfport, MS

1986-1987 *Dr. Leo Lancaster, Hamasa Shrine Meridian, MS

1987-1988 *Douglas Cook, Zamora Shrine Birmingham, AL

Past PresidentsDixie Shrine Association

2017

1988-1989 George M. Mitchell, Abba Shrine Mobile, AL

1989-1990 L. C. Richarson, Hadji Shrine Pensacola, FL

1990-1991 Robert L. Willford, Alcazar Shrine Montgomery, AL

1991-1992 Creed D. Dawson, Cahaba Shrine Huntsville, AL

1992-1993 Edward E. Smith, Wahabi Shrine Jackson, MS

1993-1994 Robert H. Simmons, Joppa Shrine Gulfport, MS

1994-1995 Billy B. Padgett, Hamasa Shrine Meridian, MS

1995-1996 *Roy M. Bobo, Shaddai Shrine Panama City, FL

1996-1997 Gene Lanier, Zamora Shrine Birmingham, AL

1997-1998 R. Dale “Doc” Ulmer, Abba Shrine Mobile, AL

1998-1999 S.E. “Gene” Williamson, Hadji Shrine Pensacola, FL

1999-2000 G. Hal Walker, Jr., Alcazar Shrine Montgomery, AL

2000-2001 *A.M. “Smokey” Robertson, Cahaba Shrine Huntsville, AL

2001-2002 S. Lindsay Head, Wahabi Shrine Jackson, MS

2002-2003 Roy F. Parker, Joppa Shrine Biloxi, MS

2003-2004 M. L. Loper, Hamasa Shrine Meridian, MS

2004-2005 Anthony West, Zamora Shrine Birmingham, AL

2005-2006 Christopher Thornton, Abba Shrine Mobile, AL

2006-2007 Lee Sims, Alacazar Shrine Montgomery, AL

2007-2008 ~Ron Baas, Shaddai Shrine Panama City, FL

2008-2009 Ron Baas, Shaddai Shrine Panama City, FL

2009-2010 Tommy Sims, Wahabi Jackson, MS

2010-2011 Don Powell, Joppa Biloxi, MS

2011-2012 Johnny Melvin, Zamora Birmingham, AL

2012-2013 Jerry Fulford, Abba Mobile, AL

2013-2014 Mike McCombs, Hadji Pensacola, FL

2014-2015 Jeff Johnson, Alcazar Montgomery, AL

2015-2016 Sam Butler, Cahaba Huntsville, AL

* Deceased ~ Acting President

DIXIE ASSOCIATION SHRINE MOTOR CORPS

ABBA CAHABA JOPPA WAHABI ALCAZAR HADJI SHADDAI ZAMORA HASAN MARZUQ YAARAB HAMASA

President 1st VP 2nd VP 3rd VP Jody Spears Alex Williams Chris Key John Hill Wahabi Abba Zamora Cahaba

4th VP Chief Judge Geery Tubbs Tommy Kirker Hamasa Zamora

WedneSday may 17th, 2017date .............. time.....................eVent

may 17th........ starting at 6:00 PM ... Welcome Social around the pool at Days Inn

thUrSday may 18th, 2017may 18th ..........7:00 to 9:00 AM ......... Breakfast

may 18th ..........11:00 AM ................... Golf Tournament Located at the Holiday Golf

............................Course, Joe McAdams, Charman 850-596-2030 jojomc41@yahoo.com

may 18th ..........11:00 AM to 4:00 PM .. Registration Days Inn

may 18th ..........6:00 PM ..................... President’s Banquet Social Hour (cash Bar) ,

Banquet .............6:30 (Casual Dress) . Location Harpoon Harry’s

may 18th ..........8:30 PM ..................... BLOCK PARTY Pool Deck at Days Inn

Friday may 19th, 2017may 19th ..........6:30 AM ..................... DSMC Competition (set up) Frank Brown Park

may 19th ..........7:00 to 9:00 ............... Breakfast, Days Inn

may 19th ..........8:00 AM ..................... DSMC Competition, Frank Brown Park

may 19th ..........9:00 AM ..................... Hillbilly Competition, Seahaven Beach Hotel

............................15238 Front Beach Road, (Across the street from the Hotel)

may 19th ..........11:00 AM to 4:00 PM . Registration Days Inn

may 19th ..........11:00 AM ................... Ladies Luncheon (Social Hour) Harpoon’s Harry’s

may 19th ..........1:00 PM ..................... Dixie Shrine Association Meeting - Seahaven

............................Beach Hotel 15238 Front Beach Road, (Across the street from the Hotel)

DIXIE SHRINE CONVENTION57th ANNUAL

Schedule of Events

MAY 17 - 20, 2017 | PANAMA CITY BEACH, FLORIDA

DIXIE SHRINE CONVENTION57th ANNUAL

Schedule of Events

MAY 17 - 20, 2017 | PANAMA CITY BEACH, FLORIDA

date .............. time.....................eVentmay 19th ..........3:00 to 5:00 PM ......... Dixie Shrine Hospitality

............................................................... Dixie Hospitality Room Days Inn

may 19th ..........6:00 PM ..................... Dixie Hillbilly Banquet - All American Diner

............................................................... 10590 Front Beach Rd.

We would like to ask any Temple that can bring their bus or van to please help us provide the necessary transportation.

SatUrday may 20th, 2017may 20th ..........7:00 to 9:00 AM ......... Breakfast, Days Inn

may 20th ..........7:45 to 10:30 ............. Clowns Competition - Seahaven Beach Hotel

............................15238 Front Beach Road, (Across the street from the Hotel)

may 20th ..........8:00 to 12:00 Noon .... Vendor Display, Located at Days Inn

Dixie Shrine Parade Line up at 10:30 Steps Off 11:30 Edgewater Shopping Center

may 20th ..........12:30 to 4:00 PM ....... Meet and Greet our Incoming 2017/2018

............................................................... Ill. Sir “Dorsey Holt” Days Inn Pool Deck

may 20th ..........6:00 PM ..................... DSMC Hospitality, (Cash Bar) Harpoon Harry’s

............................6:45 PM ..................... DSMC Dinner & Awards

may 20th ..........6:45 PM ..................... DSMC Dinner & Awards, Harpoon Harry’s

may 20th ..........6:00 pm ..................... Clown Banquet & Awards, All American Diner

............................................................... 10590 Front Beach Rd.

Best Wishes

to the

Dixie Shrine

Association

for a Successful

2017 Convention!

CONGRATULATIONSPresident Mike Odom

& Dixie Shrine Association

Hadji Shriners, Divan & Nobility

All American DinerWelcomes the Dixie Shrine Association

and Wishes Everyone an Enjoyable Stay.

Two Locations to Serve You.15406 Front Beach Road 10590 Front Beach Road

Left to Right: Potentate Russell Moore & Lady Alice;Chief Rabban Kem Banks & Lady Sharon; Assistant Rabban Alvin Darnell & Lady Shirley;

High Priest & Prophet Ashley Lewis & Lady Ronna; Oriental Guide Smith Rabun & Lady Christine; Treasurer Paul Thompson & Lady Rhonda; Recorder Richard Whitehead & Lady Judith

HAMASA SHRINERS5516 Dale Drive Marion, MS 39342 � (601) 693-1361 � (800) 243-1361

Divan and Ladies 2017

“God willing we’re not done yet”

The Hayseeds of Shaddai Temple

Welcome you to their porch

Best Wishes for a Successful Dixie Shrine

Association 2017 Convention

Joppa CongratulatesIll. Sir Mike Odom, PP President and Lady Shirlion

2017 Shrine Association

Mark A. Hopkins, Potentate

Jim Graham, Chief Rabban

Frank Brown, Asst. Rabban

Jeff Guice, HP & P

David Motz, Oriental Guide

Bill Sloan, PP, Recorder

Brad Slaughter, PP, Recorder

Chris Howard, Chief Aide

Shaddai ClownS

Congratulations! John Bottom

Dixie Shrine Clown Association President

Welcome you to Dixie 2017“A Child’s Laughter Is What We’re After!”

Congratulations to

2017 Dixie Shrine Association

President Mike Odom

From Illustrious Sir

Thomas “Tom” R. Gasskins

and 2017 Zamora Divan

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Welcomes the

Dixie Shrine

Association

2017Convention

Have a Greattime!!

NobleGeorge Gainer

The Evans family, along with our staff, appreciate theDixie Shrine Association for its continued trust in allowing

us to print this program booklet for the past 12 years. Thank You!

Best Wishes for another successful convention on beautiful Panama City Beach.

See you next year!

850-763-9884Building trust, making friends since 1986.

melba “Baby” and ron Baas, P.P., Secretary/treasurer

Congratulations Ill Sir Mike Odom & Lady Shirlion

Best Wishes

Dixie Shrine Association

and Congratulates

Ill Sir Mike Odom

on a Great Convention.

Al M

enah Provost Guard 2017

David McMillian2017 Potentate

Greg WilliamsChief Rabban

Alan VannAssistant Rabban

Joe PaulHigh Priest & Prophet

Ben CollinsTreasurer

Mark DragonOriental Guide

Phil d’AlbertisRecorder

Best Wishes on aSuccessful Convention