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FORT WORTH, TEXAS
Potentate’s Column ................2In Memoriam ...........................2New Members............................2Moslah History ........................3Ladies............................................3Moslah History ........................4Shreveport Bus Trip ................5Centennial Book Order Form5Tailgate Party............................5Daughters of the Nile.............5Unit Articles.........................6, 7Circus.........................................8Golf Tournament Info ............8 Calendar ...................................8
In This Issue...
VOLUME XCVIIi NUMBER 7 SEPTEMBER 2012
Welcome New Nobles!Get ready for a great
year with Moslah!
Potentate’s ColumnAfter an active summer, we’re on to an eventful fall
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(USPS 364-080)
2012MOSLAH TEMPLESHRINE CLUB PRESIDENTS
Denton County Shrine Club Sal Russo . . . . . . .940-231-4531Eagle Mountain Shrine Club Brandon Reese . . .817-994-0074Gainesville Shrine Club James Creviston . .940-580-3189Lake Granbury Shrine Club Jack Williams . . . .817-776-1777Mansfield Shrine Club Joe Williams . . . . .682-422-3100Mid-Cities Shrine Club Russell Wines . . . .817-235-9357Parker County Shrine Club Guy Tyra . . . . . . . .817-999-9718
Published in the interest of Shrinedom by Moslah Shrine, 1100 Henderson St., Fort Worth, Texas 76102-4583,
under the auspices of the Imperial Council, A.A.O.N.M.S.Issued monthly except bi-monthly in July/August,
Periodical postage paid at Fort Worth, Texas
Postmaster: send address changes to:
Office of Publication –– Recorder’s Office
Moslah Shrine Center, P.O. Box 1320
Fort Worth, Texas 76101-1320
Telephone: 817-335-9469 • After hours: 817-336-1412
e-mail: [email protected] • www.moslahshrine.org
ELECTIVE DIVAN
Patrick D, Bobbitt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Potentate208 S. Natural Spring Ln., Azle TX 76020 . . .817-291-2423
Stephen C. Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chief Rabban128 Shady Lake Ct. Hurst, TX 76054 . . . . . . .817-692-0387
Robert L. Lee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assistant Rabban2815 London Ln., Crowley, TX 76036 . . . . . .817-690-6557
D. Michael Wallach . . . . . . . . .High Priest & Prophet2501 Parkview Dr. Ste 303, Ft Worth, TX 76102, .817-366-4793
Harold H. Benefield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oriental Guide508 Oak Hollow Ln., Ft Worth, TX 76112, . . .817-819-2913
Jimmy D. Flippin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Treasurer4301 Country Ln.,Grapevine, TX 76051 . . . .817-271-2734
Ray M. Moyer, P.P. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Recorder303 Westover Dr., Euless, TX 76039 . . . . . . . .817-269-3946
APPOINTIVE DIVAN1st Ceremonial Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wayne Kamper2nd Ceremonial Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Scott A. WilliamsMarshal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B. Carter RussellDirector General Emeritus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Malcom ClynchDirector General Emeritus . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Barney J. McCaslandDirector General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .James L. MitchellCaptain of the Guard Emeritus . . . . . . . . . . . .Norman K. FountainCaptain of the Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Harold G. Gerhardt, Jr.Outer Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Randall L. BowdenChaplain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kenneth M. SappBusiness Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .John Henderson, Jr.
2012 UNIT/ASSOCIATION PRESIDENTSBand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rudy Zamora . . . . . . . .469-767-2661Bedouins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Johnnie Wallace . . . . . .817-360-3221Car-vettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ricky Jennings . . . . . .817-597-0567Chanters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bill Kraus . . . . . . . . . .817-915-9225Clowns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jim Godsey . . . . . . . . .817-733-0271Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mark Christopher . . . .817-538-1395Drum Corps . . . . . . . . . . . .Tim Herdman . . . . . . .817-454-0156Flying Fez . . . . . . . . . . . . .Roger Courtney . . . . . .972-697-8264Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jeff Barcafar . . . . . . . .817-233-4130Legion of Honor . . . . . . . . .Cal Gibbs . . . . . . . . . . .817-739-5654Motor Corps . . . . . . . . . . . .Brad Felmey . . . . . . . .817-304-3243Mounties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Charlie Milam . . . . . . .817-946-5847Mystic Wheels . . . . . . . . . .Mike Kelley . . . . . . . . .817-713-1101Patrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Trey Woodard . . . . . . .817-905-3776Gun Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bill Conn . . . . . . . . . . .817-219-2734
2012 COMMITTEE CHAIRMENAmbassador to Shrine ClbsK. George White . . . . . . . . .817-996-8845Blood Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gerald Ledbetter . . . . . . .817-475-1469Ceremonial Divan . . . . . . . . .Steve Wolfe . . . . . . . . . . .940-319-3732Colonel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dan Winn . . . . . . . . . . . . .817-829-1318Shriners Hosp for Children . . .Mike Bell . . . . . . . . . . . . .817-408-8114DeMolay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Richard P. Baker, P.P. . . . .817-239-2139Donor Relations . . . . . . . . . . .David Houston . . . . . . . . .817-228-3633Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . .Paul O. Davis . . . . . . . . . .817-228-0713Hosp Fund Drive-Streets . . . .Jeff Ingram . . . . . . . . . . . .817-914-3675Hospital Fund Drive Gala . . .Chip Rodgers . . . . . . . . . .817-762-8367Hospital Fund Drive Golf . . .Mark Nelson . . . . . . . . . .817-339-0565Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jeff Eaton . . . . . . . . . . . . .817-944-9528Medical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Valentin Gracia . . . . .817-336-0446Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brett Wiesner. . . . . . . . . .817-738-5696Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wayne Kamper . . . . . . . .817-614-7648Pilgrimage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ed Woodard, Jr . . . . . . . .817-831-6423Provost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Darrell A. Carothers . . . .817-832-4333Stewards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jim Bressert . . . . . . . . . . .817-656-3502
SHRINE HOSPITAL BOARD MEMBERSWilliam Risk, M.D., P.P. Galveston Hospital Chairman EmeritusJim Harris, P.P. . . . . . . . . .Houston Hospital Chairman EmeritusBill Trice . . . . . . . . . .Houston Hospital Board Member EmeritusJimmy King, Jr., P.P. . . . . . . . .Houston Hospital Board MemberRichard P. Baker, P.P. . . . .Houston Hospital Secy Board of GovsDavid Henderson . . . . . .Houston Hospital Assoc Board MemberGary E. Reynolds, P.P. . . . . .Galveston Hospital Chairman, Board of Govs
As the days of
summer come to an end,
Moslah is now gearing
up for all of the fall
activities. Our Business
meetings resume, we
have Bingo and Games
Nights, fall parties and
the Circus to name
a few.
Congratulations to all the new Nobles
who attended our Ceremonial in August. I
know it was a special day for them, ending
with a very well executed Arch Presentation
followed by a Hawaiian Luau and casino
party. High Priest and Prophet Michael
Wallach and Membership Chairman Brett
Wiesner did an outstanding job planning a
very memorable day. I would like to thank
Noble Steve Wolfe and the Ceremonial
Divan along with all the units and Nobles
who worked so hard to make this one of the
best Ceremonials in years.
I invite you all to our next Temple
Business meeting that will be held on
Thursday, September 13 in the Grand
Ballroom. The Ladies are invited to come
and have dinner with their Noble.
Entertainment will follow dinner in the form
of our annual Circus skit, put on this year by
our Chief Rabban and Circus Chairman
Steve Jones and his Lady Deb and featuring
the 2012 Divan. Following the silliness and
fun designed to get us all in the mood for
the Circus, the Ladies will meet for a very
special program hosted by Assistant
Rabban’s Lady Linda Lee while the men
have their meeting.
Chief Rabban Steve Jones has been
working hard for months now to bring a
great Circus to Moslah. I am personally look-
ing forward to seeing the elephants, clowns
and all the great acts of the 70th annual
Moslah Shrine Circus to be held October 12
through 20.
As you can see, September and October
will be busy months. Moslah needs your
support and I look forward to seeing you
soon.
Yours in the Faith,
Patrick Bobbitt
Patrick D. Bobbitt
VOL. XCVIIi SEPTEMBER, 2012 NO7
Alvis G. Barnes, III
Russell B. Casey
William E. Clemons
Frederick A. Custor
Robert G. Heaton
Charles R. Hoffman
Donald R. Hudson, Sr.
C. F. Kelley
Walter J. Thomas
IN MEMORIAM
NEW NOBLES:
.Mark C. Abbott
C. S. Bennett
Jeffrey M. Clark
John G. Hrisco
Stephen R. Piland
Hal R. Ray, Jr.
Robert A. Stokes
Darwin Toler
James R. Whitley
REINSTATEMENT:
Donnie D. Moore
Pete Sendejo
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Moslah HistoryPrior to 1914, Shriners in Fort Worth were a Shrine Club of that Temple
east of the Trinity River (Hella). In that year, Fort Worth’s Shriners were givendispensation to form a new Temple, Moslah. In 1915 we received our charterand officially were on our own. Since then, an incredible amount of history haswalked through the doors here. We owned a huge “mosque” on Lake Worthwhich burned in the early 20th century. We then led the way in the constructionof our Masonic Temple which opened in 1932. Our members have includedjudges, mayors, NFL football players and untold numbers of community civic andbusiness leaders. Our units have dominated TSA and we have contributed might-ily to the support of our Shriners Hospitals for Children.
Unfortunately, what we have not done well is preserve this rich history.Therefore, as part of our Centennial Celebration we hope to publish a very nicehard bound book of Moslah’s first hundred years. We are working with a localhistorical publishing house. It will feature lots of pictures and stories about ourorganization, our people and our units. To fund the project, we are hoping to“pre-sell” as many books as possible. Pre-sale price is $85.00. The final pub-lished price will probably be close to $100.00, so buy early. There is no risk toyou. If we cannot pre-sell enough books to make the project viable, all advanceorders will be refunded in full but we believe that this book will be published. Itwill make a great book for home, office reception book or gift to family andfriends, especially those connected to the Shrine.
To order, you may send in your check for $85 to the Moslah office or giveit to any of your Divan members. You may also call the Moslah office and givethem your credit card number. The sooner we get the necessary minimum number of orders the sooner we can get started, so please order soon, andmaybe even often!
Sincerely,Robert Lee & Michael Wallach
Please join us for an unforgettable eveningwith comedian Al Fike. You will not want to miss out on this chance to see this verytalented performer who has shared the stagewith Bob Hope, Lee Greenwood and othernotable celebrities.
Prepare to beentertained andinspired by aman who’sknown as “LivingProof God has aSense of Humor”.
Our meeting will begin immediately afterdinner with the men which begins at 6:30 pm.
SEPTEMBER LADIES MEETING
September 13, 2012Temple Commandary Room
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Tailgate PartySaturday, October 27
7 to 11 pmTemple Ballroom
Come dressed in your favoritecollege or professional
football attireTailgate food, beer and wine
provided; otherwise BYOBDance to the Kat Daddy Band
Go Team!!
Let’em Roll In ShreveportNovember 4-5
Get ready for a new destination this year, the
AAA Four Diamond El Dorado Resort and
Casino. Gamble at the best casino in
Shreveport and relax in a great hotel
room. Should you want to try your
luck elsewhere, Sam’s Town is right
around the corner. Nearby downtown Shreveport
provides great eating and shopping opportunities, as
well. We have negotiated a discounted rate for our
Four Diamond Hotel. However, the cost of bus
transportationwill be DOUBLE that of last year.
As a result, our cost for the trip will be somewhat
higher this year to pay for the buses.
The total cost for bus and hotel room will be
$235.00 for double occupancy (couple or 2 people
traveling together and
sharing a room)
$165.00 for single
occupancy
(one person
traveling and
rooming alone).
We will, again,
have great refreshments (including milk punch) to
make your bus journey an enjoyable adventure
hosted by your own Moslah Divan.
Moslah ShrinersCentennial Book Pre-Order Form
$85.00 each
Name:____________________________
Address:__________________________
City, St, Zip:_______________________
Check:______ Cash:______
Credit Card:
Visa____ MC____ Disc____ AmEx____
Card #____________________________
Exp Date_________ V-Code_______
Remember, the more pre-orders we get, the quicker we can start our project!
Luau Pics
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During the August Ceremonial, PC Parrish, PC Trimble and 1st.
Lt. Commander presented the Colors at the business meeting and at
the Arch Ceremonial. PC Parrish, PC Rumzek, PC Gibson, PC
Trimble, PC Davis, and 1st. Lt. Commander Clark did the Swords
for the presentation of the new nobles at the dinner that night.
Summer is over. We know what that means. The Circus is com-
ing to town Oct. 12-20. At our September meeting there will be a
sign-up sheet for working the Circus. All members should sign up to
work to sell programs. For safety, all the program cashiers will be
LOH men (who can add, which leaves the majority of us out). We
will also direct traffic on the special performances like we have done
in the past. We will meet in the Coliseum lobby at 9am on Oct. 12 to
go over duties. Anyone, any unit, can help. We will have further info
as we get closer to the Circus. Remember, it will cost you to park at
all the performances, even the special performances. Maybe we can
discuss at our September LOH meeting about the LOH paying for
the parking passes like we have done in the past for the volunteers
who work.
The Shrine Business meeting will be Sept.13 with Ladies invited
for the dinner and the annual Circus Kick-off Skit. (See Moslah
News July /August issue for further information.)
Oh yes, alerting all the LOH gambling members. The Casino bus
trip is in November this year (See page 5 or further information.).
L E G I O N O F H O N O R
What a great and fun summer we have
had filled with TSA competition, parades,
Ceremonial and parties. The luau ceremonial
was a blast. We are anticipating a great time
and many trophies from Obstacle in San
Antonio.
A big welcome to all the new Nobles who came in at the cere-
monial. Also, we welcome Chris Manning and his Lady Elizabeth to
the Car-Vette family. It is great to have them. It is really great to
have Chris, since he is big and strong enough to unload the cars.
If anyone is interested in having a lot of fun driving one of those
“little yellow cars,” all you need to do is contact President Ricky
Jennings at 817-597-0567 or Colonel Guy Tyra at 817-999-9718.
IN GOD WE TRUST.
C A R - V E T T E S
The Mystic Wheels had their annual Ritual of the Pyramid in
July and were pleased to have Illustrious Sir Pat Bobbitt, Divan, and
Divan Ladies in attendance. It was a wildly fun and crazy evening as
our nine new members got their street names! Many thanks to all
who worked to make it possible and of course the Mystic Wheels
Mighty Art Players!
We had a fine turnout and a great time at the Ceremonial and
party that followed. We are very pleased to play a key role in the
event to welcome all the new nobles into Moslah. Congratulations to
all the new nobles. The Hawaiian theme was great!
Circus ad sales are blowing the doors off and we hope to do even
better than our record sales last year! Everyone is pushing hard.
We have a large team entered in TSMPA obstacle course
competition to defend our team and individual championships.
Updates next article.
Check out the MYSTIC WHEELS FACEBOOK page.
Hey Noble, are you looking for a unit home? Before you decide,
check out the Mystic Wheels. We are a very family oriented group
with the ladies and kids at all our events. We ride inexpensive open
wheel go karts, and we are very involved in all temple
activities. Call Mike Kelley 817-515-6714, James Johnson 817-733-
6417 or Brett Wiesner 817-360-7585 for information and to arrange
a visit. Come see why so many have chosen the Mystic Wheels. Still
the LARGEST and FRIENDLIEST motorized unit in Texas!
– Doug Watkins
M Y S T I C W H E E L S
These summer months have kept the Flying Fez
hopping. We had no meeting for June, July or
August but we were very busy. Store fronts and
street corners saw a good turnout of volunteers.
We were in two parades for the 4th of July celebrations. We also had
a table at the GE Health Fair at Dallas Cowboys Stadium. We
focused on burn awareness and talked with many people about
Shrine Hospitals for Children. Our summer lunch meeting was well
attended and the fellowship was great. The highlight of this summer
was the bus trip to the Houston and Galveston Hospitals. We were
given VIP tours of both hospitals and talked at length with the many
people who do such great work for our kids. Spending the night at
the beachfront hotel in Galveston was relaxing. The restaurant we ate
at was quite good also. Big thanks go out to John & Lena Merk for
coordinating a fantastic tour. We participated in the Back2School
event at Will Rogers and helped 20,000 children get ready for school
with free school supplies. We had the opportunity to talk to hundreds
of families about Shrine Hospitals for Children. Many were told our
story for the first time. We have had 37 trips to the Shrine Hospitals
for Children in 2012.
If you are a Shriner with the time, we can use drivers. If you just
want to support us in our efforts, your presence will be a big boost.
Come join the Flying Fez if you want a very rewarding experience.
– Roger Courtney, 2012 Flying Fez Commander (972) 697-8264
F L Y I N G F E ZOur LOH meeting will be on Sept.24. Dinner will be at 1830
hours and the meeting will be at 1930 hours or earlier.
May God bless those who have served and those who are now
serving in our military.
– Paul O. Davis, 2009 Commander, Moslah Legion of Honor,
Ph: 817-346-3151
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Granbury Shrine Club Fall Golf Tournament
When: Monday, October 8, 2012Registration: 8:00 am to 8:45 amTee Time: 9:00 am
Entry fee of $65 includes cart.Door prizes plus trophies for top finishers.Advance reservations a must.
Make checks payable to the Lake GranburyShrine Club.
Granbury Shrine Club Golf TournamentP.O. Box 444Granbury, Texas 76048See you there for a great day of golf
benefitting the Shrine.Proceeds are for the benefit of Granbury Shrine Club activities. Payments are not deductible as
charitable contributions.
The unit has been very occupied with ad sales for
the circus that is just over the HORIZON! So far we
are hitting our goals and anticipate a successful
campaign for Noble Kenny Mattoon. Everybody is
busy with w**k (sorry- not supposed to use that word
in a family publication) - but we still need to get those
ads for the Circus Program turned in, too!! The summer has been hot
- but the Bedouins turned out for the parade in Granbury on July 4
and the Summer Ceremonial!!
Caliph Wallace has been quite busy this summer but still has
managed to keep us on track and on time! Sheik Mattoon is
hammering away at the membership to get ads done and of course,
Secretary Beck is paying the bills and taking names.
We extend our prayers to fellow Bedouins who have had
surgeries and problems this summer. Richard Luke has kept us
updated on Jerry Wyatt, J.R. Batesole, Gary Hawkins, Alford
Havens and Bill London, as well as family members.
B E D O U I N S
Come One, Come All, to the 70th Annual Moslah Shrine Circus!
Nobles and ladies, it is almost time for our amazing circus! Preparations have been ongoing for sometime now, and we are excited that it is drawing closer. By the time you read this, our Circus Ad Chairman,Trey Smith and his ad sales captains from each unit will have completed their sales programs. I just know that our sales will be high flying this year!
Make plans to attend the September business meeting to be held on Thursday the 13th. Remember,the ladies are invited to this meeting with dinner at 6pm and the meeting follows at 7pm. And for your(cheap) entertainment, we will perform our annual circus kick off skit. You won’t want to miss the sillinessto celebrate our circus.
Mark your calendars to attend the mini circus to be held for Moslah Shriners and their families onThursday, October 11 at 7pm. Bring the kids and grandkids!
The curbside ticket office will be open beginning October 5. Hours of operation for our ticket office are9am to 6pm until the circus begins and then 9am to 8pm during the run of the circus. The ticket office willbe closed Sunday, October 7. Tickets may also be purchased through www.MoslahShrineCircus.com or thecall center at 800-306-9014.
Don’t forget our Special Needs Children’s circus performance to be held Friday, October 12 at 10am.Once again, FWISD will join us that morning and possibly the following Friday morning. We are currently working out the logistics to accommodate their entire 2nd grade. Please come out and help uswith this performance as we know we are going to have a full house this year!
Our new novelty chairman, Scott Williams and his committee have chosen some great new items forkids of all ages, so be sure to tell your friends to check them out.
Circus Sign pick up will be Saturday, September 8 at the Circus Barn, from 7am to 12 noon. Unit officers, please have a team available to pick up and install circus signs at your assigned locations.
Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to thank each one of you for your support and hard workon our circus. We face many obstacles each year, but with your efforts, we can make our circus a success.
Steve Jones, Chief Rabban and Circus Chairman 2012
P.O. BOX 1320FORT WORTH,
TEXAS 76101
* The Ladies Without Shriners will meet each Wednesday at Old South Pancake House , University Dr. at 11:00 a.m.
for games. Contact Coordinator Carol Clarkson at 817-447-4645 or [email protected] for details.
OCTOBER
Thursday, October 11 — Media Night & Circus
7:00 pm - Will Rogers Coliseum
Friday, October 12-Saturday, October 20 -
70th Annual Moslah Shrine Circus
Will Rogers Coliseum
Friday, October 19 - Ladies Without Shriners
11:00 am Fellowship Lunch
Call Carol Clarkson for details.
All are welcome
Thursday, October 25 — Games Night
5:30 - 9:00 pm
Directors Building, 2000 Samuels Ave.
Men only
Saturday, October 27 — Tailgate Party & Dance
Stay tuned for more details!
SEPTEMBER
Saturday, September 8 — Set out circus signs
7:00 am - noon pick up signs
Directors Bldg
Thursday, September 13 - Temple Business Mtg
6:00 pm Dinner
7:00 pm Meeting
Ladies Program following dinner
Friday, September 21 - Ladies Without Shriners
11:00 am Fellowship Lunch - Mimi’s
I-20 & Bryant Irvin - All are welcome
Thursday, September 27 — Games Night
5:30 - 9:00 pm
Directors Building, 2000 Samuels Ave.
Men only
Friday, September 28 — Bingo
8:00 pm Temple Ballroom
Bring the kids
for a
“Special Surprise”!
Friday, September 28
8:00 pm
Grand Ballroom
Blue Bell
Ice Cream Sundaes If you know a Noble or Lady who is
sick or shut-in, please contact the
Shrine Office at 817-335-9469.
