MASONIC MOTORCYCLE CLUB, INTERNATIONAL

NEBRASKA CHAPTER #22

                       Director                                      Brother, Noble Bob Sides

                       Secretary - Treasurer             Brother, Noble Roger Miner

The purpose of the Masonic Motorcycle Club International is to bring together Master Masons whose common interest is motorcycle riding, promoting good fellowship, and encouraging membership in the Fraternity.

Membership shall be composed of Master Masons in good standing in a Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons. While we welcome and encourage active participation, there is no requirement of attendance or service. We want you to enjoy your Masonic Motorcycle Club membership in the manner that pleases you.

There is no other group of Masons with the eyes of the public on them more than the Masonic Motorcycle Club. You will find a much greater opportunity to enlarge your circle of Masonic friends beyond the scope of your Local Lodge. You will be riding with Brothers who are dedicated to the great moral precepts of the Fraternity and who enjoy the great outdoors on a motorcycle

We are Nebraska Chapter #22 chartered by the Masonic Motorcycle Club, International of Bloomfield, Ohio. The club was founded and incorporated in the State of Ohio and underwritten by the Grand Lodge of Ohio. To learn more about the Masonic Motorcycle Club and to gain membership, contact our President, Tom Kennedy.

NEBRASKA CHAPTER #22 COMMUNICATION

 FROM OUR PRESIDENT BOB SIDES ON SUNDAY, MARCH 2ND, 2008

Good morning all,

I apologize, I wasn't clear about whether the ladies were to be included for the meal/meeting this afternoon.  Yes, ladies are always welcome and encouraged to attend all events. 

IF there were to be something that would be stag for some reason I can't think of at this time, I will make note in the invite.

Hope to see you there.

Bob

(402) 890 -7655

FROM OUR PRESIDENT BOB SIDES ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25TH, 2008

Greetings brother riders.
Hoping you were able to get out this week-end for a bit of fresh air and riding.  I rode to Neb City (and back) Sunday afternoon and it sure felt good.

This coming Sunday, March 2nd, 2008,  is the designated (first Sunday of every other month) day to get together for a meal and a short meeting.  Forecast doesn't look real good for a ride but that is still 6 days away.  We can hope.

This month, we will meet @ Legends,  84th and Holdredge in Lincoln.  Plan to be there by 1:30 PM.  We will eat first.  We don't need reservations but I would appreciate a response back if you think you will be attending.  For those of you not familiar with this establishment, it is a sports bar with a pretty good menu.  Like all of Lincoln bars/restaurants, it is non-smoking. 

Please give me a call or e-mail with any questions.

Ride safe, stay warm.

Hope to see you Sunday.

Bob Sides
(402) 890-7655 (cell)

FROM OUR PRESIDENT BOB SIDES ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4TH, 2007

We have received word that Herby (Robert Herbolsheimer) and Patti were hit by a driver running a red light last Friday night.  Herby reported being "banged up a bit" but Patti has a broken ankle.  If you know Herby and/or Patti, drop them a line or give them a call.  Everyone, keep them in your prayers for a speedy and full recovery. 

Bob

FROM OUR PRESIDENT BOB SIDES ON WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 3RD, 2007

Greetings Brothers,
We had a small turnout of riders at the meeting last week at Tangier.  (Good spaghetti).  There were 5 current or past members, two potential members and one Lady present.  By the time the meeting closed, all 7 Brothers had paid their current dues. 

Welcome Ed Raper of Pawnee City and Scott Knudsen of Omaha, our two new members.

As indicated by the new and renewed membership, there is interest in keeping Chapter 22 alive and kicking. 

There was some brainstorming on events and communication possibilities for membership.  I will contact the Grand Lodge office regarding getting information out to Nebraska Lodges and also in the Nebraska Mason paper.

Also, it was decided to begin meeting on a scheduled basis.  We are going to begin with the evening of the first Sunday of every other month, beginning in November

November 4, 07   5:30 PM      ElBees   10402 South 144th Street, Omaha  (Hwy 50, south of Werner Cycle, south of I-80)
January 6, 08    To be determined
March 2, 08      TBD
May 4, 08         TBD
July 6, 08         TBD
September 7, 08  TBD
Novemer 2, 08    TBD

I will send another notice the week before and request a head count on attendees.  Hope to see a larger turnout.  Mark your calendars. 

Bob Sides
(402) 421-2545 Home
(402) 890-7655 Cell

FROM OUR PRESIDENT BOB SIDES ON SEPTEMBER 13TH, 2007

Greetings,

I was thinking about putting together a MMCI meeting following the Apple Run but

someone said there was an ALR event conflicting with the run.  Is that so an what

is the timing?  Maybe we could still do something late afternoon, early evening.




Bob      


THE APPLE RUN WILL BE ON SEPTEMBER 23, 2007


IT WILL START AT BOTH STAR CITY MOTORSPORTS AND DUCATI OF OMAHA.   IF YOU HAVE
QUESTIONS, CALL
ANDY AT 402 580 3161


FROM GARY HAHN ON AUGUST 15th,2007

Iron Nobles 6th Annual Shrine Ride for the Children's Hospital
this Saturday, August 18
Registration 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Sign in  at Frontier Harley Davidson 205 NW 40th St, Lincoln New

Draw last card at Sesostris Shrine Center, 1717 Yolande Ave
Cash Bar and food available
$10.00 per hand (last rider in 4:30 p.m.)

Net proceeds from this event are for the benefit of Shriners Hospital
for Children
 

FROM OUR PRESIDENT BOB SIDES ON JUNE 30TH, 2007

Greetings from  MMCI and Sesostris Harleys and  ......

Just finished mowing and decided it was a good time to get out a very, very past due update on some July events coming up.

First,
ABU BEKR SHRINE MOTORCYCLE FIELD DAY in Sioux City next Sunday, July 8.  This will be held at the Lewis and Clark ball park parking lot (exit 143).  Schedule is for obstacle course events and they will also have a demo field if any unit wants to show their drill.  The obstacle course will be the Imperial standard course and there will be some prizes for different classes.  This is scheduled to start at 11:30 AM and there will also be some guided rides in the Loess Hills if anyone is interested in doing that instead.  Plan to meet at the Shrine Temple at 2 PM for lunch and refreshments with the Potentate doing the grilling. 
There are a few planning to ride up from Lincoln.  We plan to leave from 84th and Cornhusker HWY at 8:30 AM and would like to meet anyone from Omaha or ??  along the way.  Plan to take 680 around Omaha to I29. 
Please let me know who is planning to go and where you would like to meet and we will coordinate the time.  I would like to have a head count by Tuesday so I can give them an idea of how many will be coming.  (remember to invite your lady also).

Second,
I have received the following message from WB Stephen Kennedy regarding the ride they have planned for Saturday 7/14.  There were 5 of us that attended from Lincoln last year and had a very good time.  (The fact that I somehow won the top hand might have added to my enjoyment)  A very scenic route, good company and a good cause.  Please read through Stephen's message and see if this is something you can get added to your busy calendar. 

 The ride is scheduled to start @ 11 AM.  Lincoln riders will leave from McDonalds , 56th and HWY 2 @ 8:45 AM.  Anyone else wishing to ride, please plan to meet us in Auburn between 10 and 11 AM.  It is official that our Poker run will be July 14th on the second Saturday of July. We will ride for the group called, Troop Support for Iraqi Freedom. This is a parental group that sends care packages and such to Nebraska units over seas. All funds, no operating costs by us or this group, will be used to purchase or send items to the troops associated with the National Guard units from Nebraska. By ourselves we couldn't send items to local personnel, but the parental group has been sanctioned by the military and has access to addresses and such.
The lady from Weeping Water is quite enthused by our wanting to do this. We have some local parents and spouses that belong to this group and feel that everything we raise will have a direct benefit.
If your group can participate it would be great. We also are going to include
the Patriot Guard, of which several of us are members, in this event and hope to make it much bigger then last year.

W. B. Stephen

Third,
I believe the 14th is also the scheduled date for the Tangier Motor B poker run.  Maybe someone there can respond to all with details for anyone wishing to do that ride. 

Fourth,
I am going to be sending 2007 dues money to MMCI International in a couple weeks.  At the present time, I have collected dues from Chris Christiansen, Al Petersen, Andy Lasenieks, Roger Miner, Robert Herbolsheimer

FROM CHUCK SOHM ON MONDAY, SEPT. 18TH, 2006

From Bob Sides on Monday, September 17th, 2006

From Bob Sides on Saturday August 19th, 2006

From Tom Kennedy on Tuesday, August 15th,  2006

THIS FROM PRESIDENT BOB SIDES

FIRST ANNUAL JOEL SMITH MEMORIAL

POKER RUN

SATURDAY JULY 8TH, 2006

(Rain Date Saturday July 22nd, 2006)

                             $10.00 per hand    -    All Welcome

Ride on Scenic Routes from Auburn to St. Joe to Kansas and back to Peru. Will end at Cotty's Place in Peru where all cards are drawn.

All proceeds benefits the Child Identification Program of the Grand Lodge of Nebraska. Prizes for the top two hands. Door Prizes.

For more information and or maps call:

Jim Downing at 402-872-5185 or Stephen Kennedy at 402-274-5111

P.S.

W. B. Bob suggests that we go on the run early and plan on attending the Sterling Picnic Parade with stepoff at 4:30 p.m.

FROM BOB SIDES ON JULY 2ND, 2006

Brother Nobles,

Remember the Bethany Parade on May 6th, 2006

 Parade at Bethany

On Saturday, May 6th, 2006 our second Parade of the year will be take place at Bethany, Assemble at 66th and Vine for the parade which will step off at 10:30. Please be there if you can.

Also, Bennett Lodge #94 is holding a Pork Barbeque with Potato Salad and Cajun Beans at 46th & Cooper on Saturday, May 6th,2006 commencing at 4:00 and ending at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are 7:50 for Adults and $4.00 for children. After the Parade and a nap, plan on joining us for Charles White and his smoker. Tickets can be purchased at the door.    
 

 This was sent on March 25th, 2006

Our Motorcycle Clubs Support the Men and Women of the 24th Medical Evac Company of the
Nebraska  National Guard

On Friday, March 24th, 2006, Motorcycle Riders rode to support the men and women of the 24th Medical Evac Company "C" who are leaving for Fort Hood for training and then to be deployed in Iraq for one year. American Legion, Masonic Riders and other clubs from Omaha, Lincoln, and the southeast formed up at 84th & Cornhusker Hwy. and rode to East High School for the program given at 3:00.

The East High Auditorium was filled to capacity with men and women family and friends to show support for those leaving for Iraq.

A fine program was given by Nebraska's Lieutenant Governor Rick Sheehee from Hastings, Congressman Tom Osborne, Adj. General Roger Lemke, and Major Rick Gray, Commander of the  24th, Company "C". Governor Sheehee and Tom Osborne wished everyone well and to keep safe. They also gave from their own experiences. Although some dignitaries could not attend, Congressman Chuck Hagel  wished everyone a successful deployment.  Diana Schimek wished everyone a safe and successful mission from the Nebraska Legislature and said our thoughts will be with you.

From General Roger Lemke he said there were three major qualities that the men and women of the 24th had to rely upon. The first, "Focus". Pay attention every day seven days a week 24 hours a day for dangers to yourself and others. The second, "Teamwork". Watch out for your buddies. Serve together safely. Always promote safe operations. Never compromise safety. Keep up with your drill duties to save lives. To the families at home, have family programs where the families get together. Share your families experiences with others, good and bad.

From Major Rick Gray, Commander, who also rides. It was good to see support from the Patriot Guard and others who rode to support the 24th. On their deployment to Iraq, let no one forget the 46 year history of the 24 Evac Company from Bosnia, to Kosovo.

After the program, Captain Smith gave the benediction.

R.W.M.

          Motorcycles and riders lined up at the door prior to the program

                   The auditorium was practically full during the program

                                            Riders gathered in the balcony

Celebration of the Life of Garrison C. Avery

1st Lt. 101st Airborne Division

 The sad thing about war is there are always casualties. On February 1st, 2006, this very fine young man, this young officer, lost his life by a roadside bomb in Iraq. He was laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery.

On February 25th, 2006, Garrison C. Avery, was immortalized by his grieving parents and relatives, many friends, and many past and present soldiers in arms, at a church service at First  Evangelical  Free Church in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Many of our Nations Leaders, Governor Dave Heineman, Senators' Chuck Hagel and Ben Nelson, Congressman Jeff Fortenberry, and Mayor of Lincoln, Coleen Seng paid tribute to the memory of this fine young man.

It was said by those who knew him about the life he led, from when he graduated from Lincoln High School. He served in the Big Red ROTC at the University of Nebraska. He was accepted into the US Military Academy where he graduated with honors. It was said by Senator Ben Nelson that Garrison had written him a letter when he was 10 years old that he wanted to be accepted to attend the Academy and the Senator wrote back that he needed to apply when he was 17 years old but to keep up his grades. When he did apply he was accepted. It was also said of Garrison that coming up through the ranks, he was always there to help his lower classmen and never belittle anyone.

After attending the Academy, He was sent to Iraq where he led his group until he was killed by that roadside bomb. He was distinguished by receiving many medals from his country. He will be missed by the many people who knew him.

Another sad thing of the times that we live in are the people who came to Lincoln to protest against what this fine young man stood for. Thank God, they were kept well away from the family and the service by the Lincoln Police and our Patriot Riders. May these people one day grow up and see the light.

R.W.M.

      Some of our past and present military personal and friends who attended the Memorial Service

 Left - Just some of the 200 Motorcyclists that rode in 26 degree weather to the Memorial Service from Eastern Nebraska.

Right - The First Evangelical Free Church in Lincoln accommodated all of the over 500 people that attended the Memorial Service very easily.    

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West Point cadets sing hymn for Gibson film

Song will run during credits

By Lee Park
© Poughkeepsie Journal- 14 January 2002

Mel Gibson's upcoming Vietnam War film, "We Were Soldiers," has a special meaning to the West Point Cadet Glee Club.

The film, opening March 1, features the cadets singing a hymn during the closing credits. The hymn, also called "We Were Soldiers," is a fitting song to complement the true story of about a group of 400 troops from an elite combat division who become surrounded by 2,000 North Vietnamese soldiers.

"We Were Soldiers" was written, directed and produced by Randall Wallace, who also wrote "Braveheart," directed and produced "The Man In The Iron Mask" and wrote the screenplay for "Pearl Harbor."

The story is based on a book by retired Gen. Harold G. Moore and Joseph Galloway. Gibson stars as Moore, with a supporting cast featuring Madeline Stowe, Sam Elliott, Greg Kinnear and Barry Pepper, who portrays Galloway.

Maj. Augustus Fountain, officer in charge of the glee club, said the West Point superintendent received a phone call from Moore, asking that the cadets sing for a recording for the closing credits. Paramount sent engineers and recording personnel to West Point, where they set up in the Cadet Chapel.

"It's probably the best location for a choral performance at the academy," said Fountain. "The choir area is acoustically designed to boost choral sounds."

The Glee Club was a natural choice for the film, according to Michael Dalling, spokesman for Wallace.

Looking for right feel

"It was more to do with (Wallace) wanting to have the right sort of feel at the end of the film," said Dalling. "Moore was a West Pointer himself and he was very much involved in the film."

The West Point Cadet Glee Club recorded the hymn for the soundtrack last Wednesday. The music was written by Nick Glennie-Smith, who also did the scores for "Home Alone 3," "The Rock" and "The Man In The Iron Mask."

The lyrics to "We Were Soldiers" were penned by Wallace. The words include this verse:

"To fallen heroes let us sing,
where no rockets fly nor bullets wing.
Our broken brothers let us bring,
To the mansions of the lord."
 

"It's a hymn of dedication to fallen soldiers," said Fountain, noting that the glee club was rehearsing the song for several days.

"We Were Soldiers" will be in theaters everywhere on March 1. The West Point Cadet Glee Club will perform at Carnegie Hall on March 15 with the U.S. Military Academy Band, as part of West Point's year-long bicentennial celebration.

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