Naja Nugget Nov-Dec-Jan

Volume 67 Number 4 Naja Shriners • Oasis of Deadwood • Desert of South Dakota Nov • Dec 2012 • Jan 2013

BETWEEN THE

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Hospital NewsPages 10-12

•Mud BogPage 13

•Unit News

Page 14•

From the OfficePage 24

•Calendars

Pages 26-27

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NAJA TEMPLE’S ELECTIVE DIVANIllustrious Potentate Casey Derflinger

Chief Rabban Willis KoprenAssistant Rabban Dan Arnio

High Priest & Prophet Monte TislandOriental Guide Mike Stirling

Treasurer Don LivesayRecorder Rod BaumbergerAPPOINTIVE DIVAN

2nd Ceremonial Master Jeff SchroederMarshal Jim Bacon

Captain of the Guard Mark EngleOuter Guard Jack Johnson

APPOINTMENTSAmbassador at Large Donald Humes

Chief of Staff Al JensenChaplain Joe McCarty

Membership Chairmen Russell MillarDavid Ruth Jr PPDean Cape PP

Co-Director William BieggerCo-Director Tim PalmerPublic Relations Steve Hendrickson PP

AMBASSADORSFred Geranen Red AlspawRussell Millar Neilon MillarJody Sawvell

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Greetings Nobles and Ladies,

For those of you who were not able to help at the Hermosa MudBog contest, you will w ant to make plans to attend ne xt year.We were able to raise about $1,300 from the concessions andCalcutta for the Travel Fund and have a lot of fun while doingit. In addition, the Mud Bog Association plans on making anadditional donation to the Travel Fund after they know their finalnumbers. They told us the y were in hopes of being able to

donate up to $5,000, including what we raised, to the Fund. They also want to make thisan annual event, co-sponsored by NAJA, so this could be a lucrative event for the TravelFund going forward.

Thank you to PP Ste ve Hendrickson and Moyle Petroleum for sponsoring the CommonCents Golf Tournament. This was a very successful tournament again. There were 142golfers, including 11 Nobles from NAJA and 4 from Korein. The amount raised this yearwas approximately $72,000 for 6 Temples in SD, NE, WY, ID and UT. NAJA’s share ofthis will be just shy of $23,000 that will go to our Travel Fund. This has consistently beenour largest fund raiser for the Travel Fund, so thanks again to Steve and the Moyle family.

The D.A.D.S. dinner and the Honored Ladies e vening were both well attended. Thankyou to all who showed up in support of our Dri vers and our Honored Ladies. These arealways 2 of the more enjoyable functions we have each year.

The Hospital Evaluation and Outreach Clinic was very successful again. I believe we hadapproximately 45 potential new patients attend on Friday. Thank you to Rhonda for allyour hard work in putting this together and making it such a successful event.

The last e vent we ha ve planned for this year is the Mo vie Day/Christmas P arty onDecember 8th at the Shrine Club when we in vite all of our Shrine Children to join ourfamily for a fun day of mo vies, popcorn, and a visit from Santa Claus. I hope you canmake it.

This will be the last article I write for the “Notes from the Pote” section of the Nugget,and I would like to once again thank you for the opportunity to serv e as your 2012Potentate. NAJA has had a very successful year, and it couldn’t have been accomplishedwithout the support of you and your Ladies. It has been a wonderful year because of you!

In closing, Thia and I would like to wish you and your f amily a joyous Holiday Seasonand a Happy New Year!

Yours in the Faith,

Casey Derflinger

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NAJA Earns Many Awardsat MidwestBy Larry A. Weiers, Editor

NAJA News Nugget

GRAND FORKS, ND – At the 2012 Midwest Shrine Association annual meeting, hosted this yearby KEM Shrine from August 8 and 11, NAJA Temple units were well represented with members ofthe various units garnering much-deserved recognition in several competitions.

Among the big winners were Joel “Katchup” Stephens taking a 1st place a ward in the WhitefaceMakeup category and Ron “Pokie” Nenaber who took a 3rd place award for Whiteface Makeup.

Stephens also won a 2nd place in 1-Man Skit and a 2nd place in Multi-Balloons. Stephens then tooka 3rd place award in Paradability. Rounding out his big year – teamed up with Chris “Tiny” Bukius—the pair placed 3rd in the 2-Man Skit competition.

Not to be totally outdone in clown appeal, a combination of the Belle Fourche Clown Patrol and RapidCity Clowns had six of their numbers place 2nd in Parade Competition. Those honored with the 2ndPlace plaque for Paradability were: Tom “Buster” Riley, Larry “Zippy” Weiers, Ron “Pokie” Nenaber,Chris “Tiny” Bukius, Rick “Flash” DeHa ven, and Joel “Katchup” Stephens. DeHa ven, Weiers andBukius also competed in Aguste Makeup Competitions. Weiers teamed up with Nenaber in a 2-ManSkit event. Bukius and a ne w clown, DeHaven, competed in Aguste Makeup. Naja Shriner MarkBurgaad served as an official at this year’s competition.

Fourteen Shrine Temples with members from North and South Dak ota, Iowa, Michigan, Wisconsin,Minnesota, Saskatchewan and Manitoba make up the Midwest Shrine Association.

NAJA units took part in parades through town on Thursday evening and Saturday morning of the four-day-long event. Various Temples conduct business meetings, dinners and programs with counterparts,unit competitions and contests, and v aried fun acti vities, musical performances, and muchentertainment.

Many of those attending this year from N AJA loaded onto a Dak ota Bus Service liner at the RapidCity Shrine Club Tuesday afternoon and enjoyed an over-night stop at the Fort Yates, ND Casino andHotel before arriving in Grand Forks on Wednesday. Even our Illustrious Sir Casey Derflinger and hisLady Thia rode with the bus group.


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NAJA Gets Big Welcome at Midwest Event

W GrindyBy Larry A. Weiers, Editor

NAJA News Nugget

GRAND FORKS, ND - During the 2012 Midwest Shrine Association annual meeting, hosted this yearby the KEM Shriners from August 8 to August 11, the parade units on hand from N AJA Temple weremade to feel right at home by the family of Francis Grindy of Grand Forks.

Residents’ patience was put to the test while the various Shrine Temple groups lined up for the parade onThursday evening all along the streets from 1st Avenue N all the way to 9th Avenue N with everythingfrom horses to silly cars and noisy Oriental bands blasting away.

The wait for the parade to get underway sometimes stretches into nearly three hours. Traffic is confused,pedestrians in the neighborhoods are troubled to find a path around the hubbub and the noise levels areaoften nearly out of control.

“With all this turmoil underw ay,” Francis Grindy, 92, of 412 7th Avenue N, “made us all feel lik e wewere playing outside at our Grandma’s house,” said Potentate Casey Derflinger.

A large detail of NAJA Clowns, mini go-carts, mini four -wheelers and all their hauling equipmentcrowded the street in front of her home as she and her f amily stood on the front stoop talking to all theguys and enjoying the sites. Her family convinced Francis to climb on board a gold cart and escorted herdowntown along the parade route to watch from the sidelines.

“Much to our surprise, when we came back for the Saturday morning parade lineup, Francis and herfamily had set up a picnic table and pro vided hot coffee, donuts, and cookies for all the N AJA Shrineguys lined up on her street,” smiled Derflinger.

“Everywhere we went in Grand F orks during our visit, the people ofGrand Forks made us feel right at home,” he said. “This town has greatpeople and our visit was “Grand” for all of us.”

Fourteen Shrine Temples with members from North and South Dak ota,Iowa, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Saskatchewan and Manitobamake up the Midwest Shrine Association.

In addition to parades through town on Thursday evening and Saturdaymorning of the four -day long e vent, NAJA Shriners participated inmeetings, dinners and programs with counterparts from other Temples,competitions and contests, and v aried fun acti vities, music andperformances.

Be sure to read the story on another page in this issue to see just how wellyour Shriners did in various contests and competitions during the event.


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HOSPITAL NEWS…Hospital Division HappeningsShriners Hospitals for Children have implementedthe new policies and practices that are designed toease and speed up patient access to services. Now,the old-time paper application has been eliminated,enabling patient families to contact the hospital ina number of different ways, fax, e-mail, phone andmail, and most importantly, the hospitals are ableto immediately schedule an appointment withoutthe extra steps required by the old process.

Business cards are available with the contactphone numbers and can be obtained from ourHospital Division office or if you need furtherinformation, you can call the office at 343-4279.

Evaluation and Outreach Clinics were held onOctober 5th and 6th in Rapid City. Approximately43 patients were screened by staff from ShrinersHospital for Children - Twin Cities on Friday. Thefollowing day, approximately 60 establishedpatients were seen, thankful that they did not haveto make the trek to the Twin Cities hospital.Remember, children up to age 18 are eligible forcare at Shriners Hospitals for Children if there isa reasonable possibility they can benefit from thespecialized services available. Acceptance is basedsolely on a child’s medical needs, regardless oftheir ability to pay.

Fire Prevention Week was held the week ofOctober 8th in cooperation with the Rapid CityFire Department. NAJA Nobles providededucational material on fire/burn prevention tostudents in kindergarten thru third grades. Anestimated 3,500 coloring/activity books wereprovided to the schools’ teachers for handout to thestudents. The fire departments puppet show,emphasizing their teaching points, was as usual,

very entertaining. A well-deserved thank you toNAJA’s hospital board members, Don Mattson,Lowell Holmgren and Jim Hopkins, forcoordinating Nobles to visit the schools, and thoseNobles who actually attended each performance.

The annual NAJA Shrine Hospital D.A.D.S.Appreciation Dinner was held on September 10that the Rapid City Shrine Club. Thirty-four driversand their guests, and members were treated to afine meal prepared by Nancy Miller with the helpof the Rapid City Shrine Club Board. Guestspeakers were Detective Bob Palmer andInvestigator Taylor Sperle; both are with the localDrug Task Force. Their presentation mainlydiscussed new synthetic drugs, their appearanceand affects.

D.A.D.S. officers were elected and Noble VinceSeaman was thanked for rewriting the newdriver’s manual. Vince also won the drawing forthe new jacket. Our new drivers for 2012 wererecognized, which are Pat Adkins, Ray Leeman,Howard Mehringer, and Ron Nenaber. I would liketo conclude with a thank you to NAJA’s Potentatefor continuing to support the annual D.A.D.S.dinner.

Our need for a hospital van Safety andMaintenance Coordinator was discussed. At theconclusion of the D.A.D.S. dinner, Noble GuyDonley stepped up and volunteered to take overthis highly-needed job. At this writing, twoadditional Nobles, Scott Olsen and Robert Jesso,have come forward to take over this job entirely.The three of them will work together.

Curtis L Bentz, Chairman Hospital Division

Shriners..Changing the World through Caring for KidsIf you know a child that is 17-years-old or younger and

experiencing bone, muscle or joint problems or has a burn, spinal cord injury or cleft lip and palate,

call 605-343-4279 today for more information.


D.A.D.S. News (Dads Are Dedicated Shriners)

Thank you to our D.A.D.S. for driving the Hospital Express to Minneapolis for August, September and October!They are: Tommy Schwindt(2), Ron Nenaber, Earl Kennedy(3), Guy Donley(2), Paul Holtsclaw, John Narem,Lowell Holmgren, Lowlyn Stratton, Yogi Weiss, Cub Wood, Richard Waits, Roger & Sandra Andersen, RayLeeman, Pat Adkins, Vince Seaman, Tal Lockwood, John Wise, Gary Graves, and Howard Mehringer. Thankyou to our D.A.D.S. for dri ving the Hospital Express to Chicago for August, September and October! Theyare: Lewis Osborn, Yogi Weiss, Curtis Bentz, Ken Moss, Roger & Shirley Horton (2), Jim Hopkins, and RogerAndersen. Welcome to our new drivers – Pat Adkins and Ray Leeman. Thank you for your dedication!

Childrenʼs Evaluation Clinic

We Want you…yes YOU!We are looking for more Nobles that would consider volunteering

their time to drive Shriners patients and one of their parents toShriners Hospital – Twin Cities and/or Chicago at least once per

year. Could this be you?

Call 343-4279 if you have any questions or to get started!


Hospital Division

TWIN CITIES HOSPITAL NEWSFall is coming, the leaves are falling, and time has slippedaway from me for preparing the latest news from the TwinCities hospital. I will try to gi ve everyone a shortenedversion of your hospital’s busy and challenging summer.Many changes have taken place.

Dr. Guidera is wearing tw o hats. He continues to serv eus as Chief of Staff plus he’s flying each week to Floridasince being chosen to be the interim Medical Director ofALL Shrine hospitals. Dr . Carey Mielke has beenpromoted to Assistant Chief of Staf f. Mary Kauto,Outreach Director, left us in September . We have hiredErin Jurkovich to take Mary’s position.

The hospital continues to use v arious surgeons fromMayo Clinic, Gillette Hospital, and the Uni versity ofMinnesota. We are currently in the process of hiringanother full-time orthopaedic surgeon. We are continuingto pursue an af filiation process with v arious entities.Hope to be having an exciting announcement soon. StayTuned!

Charlie Lobeck continues to have lots of activities goingon every month with all emplo yees participating. Hekeeps everyone updated with the Pulse publication on e-mail. I hope everyone is reading the Pulse as it has v eryvaluable information. If you don’ t receive it, please letme know.

Our Evaluation Clinic was held at the Rapid City ShrineClub on October 5, with the Outreach Clinic being heldon October 6 at the F amily Medicine Residency Clinic.

The Twin Cities hospital staff that attended the clinicswere very pleased with the number of ne w patients wehad to be screened. Rapid City continues to generatesome of the lar gest numbers of children we canpotentially help. Thank you to all of the nobles and ladieswho helped to make this such a success. A special thankyou to Rhonda Hook and Curtis Bentz for their hard workin making the clinics successful.

I had the privilege of going to Buffalo, SD for their OpenAir Lodge at the Slim Buttes in September . Don Engel,our hospital Donor De velopment Director, and se venmasons from Rapid City attended the e vent and werepresented a $25,000 donation to the Twin Cities hospitalfrom Mr. and Mrs. Dave Penn. A plaque was presentedto them in appreciation. Pictures are included in this issueof the Nugget.

Also, a special thank you to the NAJA Greeters for theirkind donation to the hospital again this year . Noble JimHopkins presented a check for $ 2,500 at the D.A.D.S.Appreciation dinner on behalf of the Greeters. Theircontinued support of your hospital is an e xample for allunits to follow, as these additional funds mak e such adifference in what the hospital can do for the Shrinechildren.

Yours in Faith,

Donald. E. MattsonChairman, Board of GovernorsShriners Hospital for Children, Twin Cities



Oh what fun you can ha ve with a little MUD! TheNAJA Shriners were the proud co-sponsors for the firsttime of the Hermosa Mud Bog event held on September8th. Nobles and their ladies w orked in concessionstands selling hot dogs, pulled pork sandwiches, chips,drinks, etc. Watching the trucks splash through the mudwas a big hit. The kids had great fun in the mud with arace to pick up plastic e ggs filled with money. NobleNoel Larson represented the N AJA Shriners with hisvehicle. Even the clowns got in the act by handing outtoys to all the kids there and playing around the mud.They were oh so careful not to get dirty though! Thisevent was a big hit and the money raised is going to theNAJA Shrine Travel Fund. Watch for an announcementof next year’s Mud Bog and come on out and get a littledirty with the gang.


I can’t believe this is the last issue for the year!With that thought in mind, let me wish everyone a BlessedHoliday, and a most prosperous New Year. This lastNugget is my trivia issue; and to get you in the HolidaySpirit here is a true story. This is from RWB (Past DGM from Grand Lodge ofTexas) Pete Martinez. I was working at the TexasDepartment of Transportation fair booth at the East TexasState Fair in 2000, it happened to be Senior Citizens Dayor Old Folks Day ( I can say that as I am one of them). Iwas standing behind a gondola of give-a-away items whena man spotted the Square and Compass on my lapel. Hehad a huge smile on his face and came around and stuckout his right hand and gave me that “friendly orbrotherly” grip. I then asked him what lodge he belongedto, but he just kept smiling and said nothing.After a few more questions with the same response, hiswife walked up and told me that he had Alzheimers andcould not remember what lodge he belonged to or evenwhere he was a that point in time. That Square andCompass triggered something in his memory and he knewwhat to do about it.

My eyes still get moist when I think about it—PeteMartinez!!!Oh what power the Square & Compass has! Whatincredible dedication a Mason has to his obligations. Itseems now days we just do not use common sense in ourdecisions. Masonry led our country during WWII; FDR-Truman-MacArthur and many members of Congress. Weneed more Masons in high offices; but enough of mythoughts on politics!My brothers, wear your Square and Compass and yourShrine pins proudly, spreading the word about ourwonderful organizations. By doing this, maybe we willbe able to increase our “fold” for the betterment of theworld. Have a great Holiday season and hopefully I willhave the extreme honor to serve as your Chaplain in thecoming year.REMEMBER THIS: If you are over 80 years old, goahead and buy that new car or anything you want, becauseit probably won’t wear out!See you next year. In the words of the Brother, RedSkelton – God Bless.

CHAPLAIN’S CORNER

UNIT NEWS

Greeters DonationThe photo shows Jim Hopkins presenting a check in the amount of $2,500from the Greeter's Unit to Don Mattson, Chairman, Board of Governors, ofShriner's Hospital, Twin Cities. The check represents proceeds from theGreeter's "Wine and Food Tasting" event held in January 2012. Plans areunderway for the Greeter's next event to be held January 19, 2013. Look forfurther articles in this issue of the Nugget for details concerning the e vent.Hope to see you all there!

NAJA Shrine Stated Meeting NoticesDecember 12, 2012 in Deadwood – Elections

January 9, 2013 in Deadwood – Installation of OfficersMeetings Start at 7:00 p.m.

(Monthly Divan/Finance Meeting begins at 4:30 p.m.)

Early Notice!May 5, 2013: Nydia

Club Fundraiser

Circus Workers plusanyone else Breakfast

More info in next Nugget


Air PaTrol in KeystoneThe Air Patrol rode in the Keystone Holy Terror Day Parade September 8th

NAJA HOSPITAL D.A.D.S. 2012 September

Appreciation Dinner Meeting

Meet Lady Nancy Millerwho was the chef for theevening’s fantastic dinner!

Table decorations help setthe mood of apprecitationfor the evening.

A short update on results from our annual D.A.D.S. Dinnerheld on the 10th of September at the Rapid City Shrine Club.Several Shrine Hospital caps and a D.A.D.S. coat wereawarded to members whose names were dra wn andpresented. Congratulations to Vince Seaman, as he w as thewinner of the coat.

It was reported that the (D.A.D.S.) shirt program is wellreceived and remains in effect. An updated D.A.D.S. DriversManual was handed out to those present. It’ s important thatall drivers get their copy. If you haven’t received yours, pleasesee Rhonda. You will need to fill out the included form andreturn it to the Hospital Division office. This Manual containsmost answers and directions for trips to and from the hospital.

A reminder: please read, fill out and initial the required paperwork included in the van briefcase, before and after your trip.

The annual election of of ficers was held and Don Huxfordwas elected President, Roger Andersen, Vice President andJohn Wise, Secretary for the ensuing year.

A question w as brought up about meeting times for theD.A.D.S. Unit after a brief discussion it was voted to have atleast four meetings a year. Times and dates will be researchedand announced. The annual Hospital D.A.D.S. Dinnermeeting will be dependent on the Divan’s decision to have it,as it is their appreciation dinner for the D.A.D.S.


WINE & FOOD FESTIVALThe Greeters Wine and Food Festival Is Back!

Featuring Wines from South AmericaThe Greeters will be hosting anevening to remember, an evening ofJazz, fine wine, and perfectly pairedgourmet selections, for yourenjoyment. They will be serv ed andprepared by the Greeters and theirlovely Ladies. Yes, it is that time ofyear again - the time for the GreetersAnnual Wine and Jazz Festi val. Buyyour tickets early, as tables are limited.WHEN: January 19, 2013, 6:00 pm;WHERE: The Rapid City ShrineClub. HOW: However you can.

For the 3rd year, the culinary mastersof the Greeters Unit will bring to yououtstanding wines and gourmet foods.This year the wines and food of SouthAmerica will be featured - a continentwith great di versity, peaks, v alleys,and joyous plateaus of pleasure inboth food and drink - from appetizersto entrees - aperitifs to dessert. Theplentiful and precious bounty of SouthAmerica will be experienced not onlyin the atmosphere of theprofessionally decorated venue, but inthe hearts, smiles, and happy faces ofyou, the guests. In years past, the

event has received rave reviews andoaths to return. But get your tick etsearly! Ev eryone who attended lastyear said “This event is amazing!” Soyou know…. they will sell out fast.

The esteemed Rapid City Central Jazzband will again entertain the Noblesand Ladies and guests in attendance.There will be an opportunity topurchase auction items and more.Last year f ine wines, dishes,statuettes, a St. Patrick’s Day dinner(two in f act), silverware, watches,coins, cigars, jewelry, and much moredonated by Shriners and localbusinesses were auctioned of f in asilent auction. This year the Greetersensure it will be as good or better inthat regard.

Tickets are only sold in advance andwill not be sold at the door. Alltables will be reserved. These ticketsare very reasonable when compared tosimilar (but not better) events whichcan cost $75 to $100 a plate, and withless wine! Tickets for this e vent are$35 per person, and tables seat 6 to 8.Those who attended the e vent last

year will recei ve an in vitation toreturn. If you were not able to attendand would like to join us this year ,stop by Flowers By LeRoy at 2016West Main St. for your tick ets. Askanyone who has attended; you willhave a grand evening of fun, food, andfellowship. And bring friends shouldyou wish. The Greeters want you tobring whomever you would like!

The highlight of this e vent occursafterward! Proceeds ha ve beendonated by the Greeters to theShriner’s Hospital for Children – TwinCities every year. The past two years,the Greeters ha ve donated $2,500each year! Order your tickets! Havea great time! And Support theShriner’s Hospital for Children!

3rd Annual


Common Cents Charity Golf Tournament Raises$72,000!

The 2012 Common Cents Charity Golf Tournament was again a successfulevent raising o ver $72,000, thanks to the ef forts of their suppliers,customers and especially the dedicated emplo yees of Common Cents.This year’s tournament was held on September 11th in Rapid City at theGolf Club at Red Rock to support Shriner’s Patient Transportation Fundsin their 5-state trade area.

The tournament continues to be the “must attend e vent” amongstcompetitors which is evident by this year‘s number of players – 142 whichincluded 15 Nobles, 11 from Naja and a team of 4 from the Korein Templeout of Casper , WY. Golfers constantly comment on the le vel ofprofessionalism and organization and their enjoyment of the relaxed formatof our event. With their suppliers help, we were able to net $40,000!

However, the real story again is the level of commitment exhibited by allof the Common Cents emplo yees during their annual store donationcampaign. This year they raised over $32,000 all of which will stay locallyto support the 6 Shrine Temples benefiting from the tournament. Naja willreceive a check totaling close to $23,000 to support our local transportationfund.

Thanks everyone for your support!

Steve Hendrickson, PPNAJA Public Relations Chairman

Past Potentate Ste ve Hendrickson“powers” a 400 yard drive . . . ok, it was200 yards . . . at this year’s CommonCents Charity Golf Tournament.

President Guy Donley& His Lady Chris

Cordially Invite You to AttendThe Rapid City Shrine Club's

Christmas Party

Saturday, December 15, 2012Rapid City Shrine Club @ 4091 Sturgis Road

5:00 PM - Social 6:00 PM - Dinner 7:00 - Entertainment

Nobles, Ladies, and Guests are all very welcome!Invitations to follow…


HappyAnthony Armstrong • Joseph Bauer • E E Belzer • Guy Biggerstaff • Stanley Blum • CurtisBoldt • Michael Bonef ield • Odean Bor gen • Da vid Butler • Ronald Callahan • OCChambers III • Mike Colville • Buzz Donnenwirth • David Enos • David Evans MD • RobertEwing • Glenn Freeman • Derick Huisenga • John Karjalainen • Robert Knapp • WillisKopren • Kent Larson • George Liddy • Randall Lister • Shane Lynch • John Mansfield •Donald Massa • Scott Moses • William Nordrum • Ralph O’Neill • Tim Palmer • MauricePeterson • G M Pike • Donald Pinkerton • John Rhynard • Jack Roberts • Donald Robertson• Shannon Sanderson • Jerry Scott • Scott Sharp • • La von Shearer • James Shelton •Ephriam Sieler • Howard Smith • Tom Stanton • Ronald Stewart • Hugh Thompson • RobertTubbs • Thomas Van Pelt • Kevin Weishaar • Kenneth Wesche

Malcolm Allen • Neil Anderson • Robert Arnio • Robert Bellerose • William Bolln • RobertBooth • Randall Brennick • Clark Carnaby • Robert Carr • Charles Catlett • Case yDerflinger • Warren Dunn • Travis Dupper • Gene Eddie • Myron Eggers • Jim Fernen •Alvin Goodman • Robert Haivala • Paul Helmer • Steven Hendrickson • Lyle Henrikson •Wayne Hinzman • Eldon Jensen • Christopher Jochimsen • Douglas Johnson • G A Johnson• Gerad Johnson • Robert Kelley • Jedediah Kloppel • Roger Krhounek • Donald Larson •Jeffrey Larson • Walter Leblanc • Jon Leigh • William Leschensky • Jeff Main • RayMansfield • George Marsden • Daniel Marsh • Robert Miller • Donald Nelson • CraigNeuhauser • Mitchell Norman • Olin Oedek oven • Ralph Olmstead • Joel Pine • RandallPorterfield • Douglas Rehak • Christopher Riesinger • Derek Runge • Douglas Runge •Don Sawvell • Peter Schavone • Noel Schroeder • Kelly Serr • Stan Sharp • Robert Shear• Joshua Shepherd • Wesley Sorenson • James Stokes • Ryan Swenson • Monte Tisland •David True • Monny Truman • Kip Wagner • William Waxler • John Willard Jr

Birthday!NOVEMBER 2012

DECEMBER 2012


NAJA welcomes all nobles, family,and friends to attend the totally free

Movie Day / Christmas PartyDecember 8th at the Rapid City

Shrine Club.

Lunch will be served at 11:30 withpopcorn and a movie to follow.

Also, Santa will be there to handout treats to all the kids.

NAJA ShrineFamily Movie DayChristmas Party

Shriner’s International Photo ContestSHRINERS INTERNATIONAL IS HOSTING ITS FIRST-EVER PHOTO CONTEST! WE INVITE ALL NOBLES TO SHARE YOUR IMAGES THAT BEST REPRESENT

WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A SHRINER.

Two winning photos will be chosen from each of the following categories: Fellowship/Brotherhood, Fun, Family, Community, Legacy, and CostumesWhat are the qualities of a winning image?Technical quality, clarity and composition are all important, but what will set a photoapart from the rest is the ability to capture that “picture perfect” moment thatexpresses the true spirit of the Shriners.

How will winners be recognized?Winners will receive a plaque, pin and an Amazon.com gift card.Winning photos will be published in a new publication that willdebut at the 2013 Imperial Session in Indianapolis, Indiana. Theywill also be shown on the screen with the name of the photographerduring the Public Relations report at Imperial Session. Two honorable mention photos will be chosen in each category. These photos will also be published in the new publication, and honorablemention recipients will receive a certificate and pin. Entries must be received by February 4, 2013. For rules and entry form go to www.ShrinersVillage.comPlease call 813-281-8162 or email [email protected] with questions.


2nd Annual ShrinersInternational

Personal Essay ContestWhat should I write about?

Your essay should be a story from your life as it relates to being a Shriner. A personal essaygives the reader an intimate glimpse of the author’s experience, observations, thoughts or

feelings. The individual stories of our members make up the history of our organization andby preserving them on paper you will help us tell the story of Shriners International.

It does not matter whether you are 25 or 85, if you are an experienced writer or have notformally written anything since you were in school. Please take the time to reflect on your

life as a Shriner. We love reading all your stories and appreciate your participation.

What are some of the qualities of a good personal essay?

How will the winners be recognized?The top three essays and winner photos will be printed in the 2012-2013

Annual Report as well as in a new Shriner publication that will be relased inJuly 2013. They will receive a plaque and a pin and will be recognized

at the 2013 Imperial Session in Indianapolis.Each winner will also receive an Amazon.com gift card.

Essays must be submitted to [email protected] by January 4, 2013. For an entry form and a complete list of rules and guidelines,

visit www.shrinersvillage.com or call813-281-8162.

• Reflective• Creative• Heartfelt

• Humorous• Truthful• Genuine

• Nostalgic• Inspirational

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November 14 ………………………………………………………………………… Divan/Finance meeting – RCSC

December 8 ……………………………………………..……….. NAJA Family Movie Day/Christmas Party – RCSC

December 8 ………………………………………..………… Northern Hills Shrine Club Christmas Party – Sturgis

December 12 ……………………………………………….. Stated Divan/Finance Meeting/Elections – Deadwood

December 15 ……………………………………………………………….. Rapid City Shrine Club Christmas Party

January 9 …………………………………………………… Stated Divan/Finance Meeting/Installation – Deadwood

January 19 …………………………………………………………………………… Wine and Food Festival – RCSC





Memorials and Gifts

From the OfficeThe end of this year is coming f ast andwe at the office would like to wish youthe happiest of holidays and a wonderfulnew year! Ne xt, read about what isgoing on at your Divan meetings:

AUGUSTSusan Bacon from Fischer Roundsattended the meeting to discussinsurance coverage on v ehicles. TheRapid City Clo wns will obtainappraisals on their completed vehicles.

CIF requests that were appro ved:Provost - $56.82 for fez changes; andthe Hospital D.A.D.S. -$114.48 fortaillight decals and $94.88 for shirts

The Divan voted to purchase the usedHospital Division Van for the trade-invalue of $6,000.

PP Baumberger will research andsubmit guidelines for the use of theDivan van.

The possibility of adding on to thecurrent equipment shed at the ShrineClub was discussed. Noble Palmer willobtain bids on v arious options. TheDivan decided that an y non-shrineproperty located in the shed needs to beremoved.

Hospital Division Report for the Monthof July was given by Bentz: 7 van trips,2 airline tick ets purchased using100,000 miles, and 408 total patients.

SEPTEMBERDavid Ruth, Jr. presented his report onthe 2012 Northern Hills Circus. Thecircus went very well. $15,000.00 waspresented to the NAJA Temple.

CIF requests that were granted: BelleFourche Clowns -$74.20 for shirts;Hospital D.A.D.S. - $51.68 for shirts;NAJA Air Patrol - $600.71 for suppliesand repairs; Pro vost - $48.49 for fezalterations.

Potentate Derflinger read a letter fromImperial instructing each temple toimmediately discontinue an y form ofhazing including anything that wouldmake a person feel uncomfortable.

Noble Ruth, Jr . gave a report on theMCA. Rules were mailed to allorganizations using the Deadw oodBuilding. Lead Masonic Lodge hasclosed and the y will be holdingmeetings in Deadwood.

Noble Pat Roberts spoke to the Divanregarding his emeritus status. He willhave one more year before he qualif iesfor emeritus status and asked the Divanfor their support in 2013.

OCTOBERThe Hospital Division Report was givenby Curtis Bentz for September: 7 tripswere made including 2 to Chicago. Wereceived 1 ne w patient and 2 ne wapplicants; total of 409 patients. TheClinic was very successful with 44children attending and 29 ne w patientsaccepted. At the Outreach Clinic 55children were seen.

PP Don Mattson presented a letter fromthe Imperial Potentate requesting allTemples change the wording used withregard to patient care. Instead of “freecare” or “care without cost” we need tosay that Shriners Hospitals pro vide thehighest quality medical care to children“regardless of the patient’s or family’sability to pay.” This is being done dueto the contracts Shriners Hospitals havewith many insurance carriers.

Misc. DonationsEagle Butte LodgeDakota Regional PeriodonticsGerald BergR. M. Thomas

In Memory of Dave Ruth, Sr.Silverado

In Celebration of HumeWeddingDr Graham & Alma Chesnut

In Memory of Kent RobinsonNorma Jean Stverak

In Memory of Thelma MarxJean ReeseCharles & Grace ChildsDr. Graham & Alma ChesnutUSAF Lt. Col. Neil & LeeAndersonD.J.ʼs BoutiqueJerry & Ellen FreedCharles & Sharon Piper

In Memory of Mildred HazeldineDean & Kathy Sankovich

In Memory of Gary KirpatrickLoren ChristensenLinda EngrafMike Alley

In Memory of Charlotte MaloneKennyʼs Body Shop

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AREA LODGE AND RITE MEETINGSScottish Rite:

Deadwood, Business meeting, 2nd Mon, 7:00 pmYork Rite:

Spearfish, 3rd Mon. – Feb., Apr., Sept., Dec.Rapid City, 2nd & 4th Tuesdays

Lodges:Belle Fourche, Cedar #124, 4th Tues, 7:30 pmBison, Pasque #214, 1st Thurs, 8:00 pmBuffalo, Cedar Branch #179, 3rd Wed, 8:00 pmCuster, Custer City #66, 3rd Tues, 7:00 pmDeadwood #7, 1st & 3rd Tues, 7:30 pmDupree #171, 2nd Wed, 8:00 pmEagle Butte #172, 1st & 3rd Mon, 7:30 pmEdgemont, Mt View #161, 4th Thurs, 7:00 pmFaith #168, 1st Thurs, 8:00 pmFt Pierre, Hiram #123, 3rd Mon, 8:00 pmHermosa, Battle River #92, 2nd Sat, 7:30 pmHill City, Tin City #112, 1st Wed, 7:00 pmHot Springs, Harmony #110, 1st & 3rd Tues, 7:30Isabell, Sunshine #163, 1st & 3rd Thurs, 7:30 pmKadoka, Mt Moriah #155, 2nd Mon, 8:00 pmLead, Golden Star #9, 1st Thurs, 7:30 pmLemmon #151, 1st Wed, 7:00 pmMartin, Pioneer #219, 1st Thurs, 8:00 pmPhilip #153, 3rd Tues, 8:00 pmPierre #27, 2nd Mon, 7:00 pmRapid City #25, 1st & 3rd Tues, 7:00 pmRapid City, Mt Rushmore #220, 2nd & 4th Thurs, 7:00 pmSpearfish #18, 1st Thursday, 7:00 pmSturgis, Olive Branch #47, 1st-3rd Wed, 7:30 pmWall, Crescent #210, 2nd Thurs, 7:30 pm

High Twelve Clubs:Mt. View #161, 4th Thursday, 7:00 pm, Dark July & AugustRapid City, every Thurs Noon, Masonic CenterWhitewood, 2nd & 4th Thursdays, WWD Family Restaurant

InMemory

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INTERNATIONAL SUPREME COUNCIL

ORDER OF DEMOLAY

GEORGE E. BAUDEREXECUTIVE OFFICER

IN SOUTH DAKOTA

8020 Alfalfa Ct.Rapid City, SD 57702-8977

Res: (605) 348-4153Cell: (605) 430-2725

Email: [email protected]

David Ruth, Sr.George Wendt

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OCTOBER

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December

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RC Clowns

Provost

Air Patrol

Fall RiverShrine Patrol

NAJA FinanceDivan MeetingRCSC

RCSC BoardMeeting

Southern Hills ShrineClub

Belle FourcheClowns

THANKSGIVING

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Northern Hills ShrineClub

Cowboys

Rapid CityShrine Club

Flying Aces

Pipe and Drum

VETERAN’S DAY

HappyThanksgiving

Veteran’s Day


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January

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RC Clowns

Provost Flying Aces

Pipe & Drum

Air Patrol

Naja StatedFinance/DivanMeetingElections-DWD

RCSC BoardMeeting


Belle FourcheClowns

Northern HillsShrine ClubChristmas Party,Easy Riders inSturgis

Cowboys


DECEMBER

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FEBRUARY

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RC Clowns

Provost

Greeters

Flying Aces

Air Patrol

RCSC Board Meeting


Belle FourcheClowns

News NuggetDeadline

Cowboys

MERRYCHRISTMAS

Southern HillsShrine Club

North HillsShrine Club

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NajaFinance/DivanMeeting-DWD

HAPPYNEW YEAR

2013

WINE & FOODFESTIVAL

NAJA HOLIDAYMOVIE DAY-RCSC

RCSCCHRISTMAS

PARTY

NAJA NEWS NUGGETPUBLISHED QUARTERLY

NAJA SHRINERS A.A.O.N.M.S.Oasis of Deadwood, Desert of South Dakota

Business Office: Rapid City Shrine Club4091 Sturgis Road

Rapid City, South Dakota 57702

CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED

Non-Profit Org.U.S. POSTAGE

P A I DPermit No. 351Rapid City SD

57701

December 20128 Naja Family Movie Day/Christmas

Party – RCSC

8 Northern Hills Shrine Club ChristmasParty – Easy Riders in Sturgis

12 Stated Divan/FinanceMeeting/Elections – Deadwood

15 Rapid City Shrine Club ChristmasParty

25 MERRY CHRISTMAS!

January 20131 HAPPYNEW YEAR!

4 Naja News Nugget Deadline

9 Stated Divan/Finance Meeting-Deadwood

19 Wine and Food Festival - RCSC

November 201212 Veteran’s Day

14 Divan/Finance meeting – RCSC

22 Thanksgiving

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