FROM GARY HAHN ON FRIDAY,
DECEMBER 28TH, 2007
Nobles:
Scimitar Patrol New Year's Party
New Shrine Center @1050 Saltillo Road.. Hwy. 77 & Saltillo Road Price
includes Hors D' Oeuvres, Champagne toast @ Midnight Party Favors
Breakfast at 12:30 AM
Entertainment: "Little E" Elvis Impersonator
Music by The DJ Guy
Doors open at: 7:30 PM
Cost $25. Per person.
Call 423-7979 Wayne Ruliffson for tickets, or through Shrine Center
office (new location) also
"Payments are not deductible as charitable contributions" and "Proceeds
are for the benefit of Sesostris Shriners (Scimitar Patrol Unit)
activities".
FROM GARY HAHN ON WEDNESDAY,
DECEMBER 26TH, 2007
Harry Lipert wanted you to know on Dec. 29th,
the 32 roadsters in MESA
will be in the Fiesta Bowl parade which starts at 11:00AM their time or
one hour latter in Lincoln. This is the first time a Shrine unit will be
in the parade. You will see 40 motorized little cars from Phoenix in
that parade. This is being passed on to everyone so you can see their
seven little cars.
Everett W. Larson 70, Lincoln, died Monday
(12/17/07) in Houston, Texas.
Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday (12/21/07) at Westminster
Presbyterian Church in Lincoln. A complete obituary will be in
tomorrow's paper. Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements. Condolences may be left @
www.bmlfh.com
Published in the Lincoln Journal Star on 12/19/2007
This from Our Grand Marshal, W.B.
Joe McBride on Sunday , December 2nd, 2007
Hi everyone,
It sounds like Hickman Lodge is planning on
receiving the Grand Master before the Dec. 15th cornerstone at Sesostris
Shrine Center. I will let you know the time as soon as I find out. This from Our
Sesostris Potentate, Illustrious Sir Bill Nelson on , December 12th, 2007
Roger,
We're dedicating the building and since we don't want to
cut a hole in
the wall for a cornerstone, we're having a plaque placed on the wall outside.
Joe is providing a cornerstone for us to use, so yes, I would indeed like to
have the Knights Templar there, since the Scottish Rite, Job's and DeMolay
will also be there. Since we're all family, it's only appropriate that you
guys are there. Thanks.
Bill
FROM GARY HAHN ON FRIDAY,
DECEMBER 7TH, 2007
Nobles,
Due to the potential bad weather coming in later today and the forecast
for sleet and extremely cold temperatures, I've made the decision to
cancel the Hospital Patient's Christmas party for tomorrow. We cannot
afford to have our patients or their families being subjected to bad
weather just to attend a Christmas party. At this time, the party will
be rescheduled to December 22, same time and location. If the weather
is still bad at that time, the party will be cancelled in its entirety
and gifts will be delivered to each patient.
My decision was based on a conversation with Amanda Cox, Channel 10/11
weather forecaster. She indicated the snow is south of us as of right
now and is expected to move in later today, and also expected to remain
overnight. The wintry mix (including sleet) is forecasted to arrive
later in the day, and the HIGH temperature is scheduled to only be in
the low teens!
On another note, the auction scheduled for tomorrow afternoon is still a
go. So, I would like to see as many of you there as possible as we sell
parts of Sesostris that have been around for ages!
Bill Nelson
Potentate
FROM GARY HAHN ON WEDNESDAY,
NOVEMBER 21ST, 2007
REMINDER:
LADIES HOLIDAY LUNCHEON - Reservation Deadline Monday, November 26.
All Shrine Ladies and their guest are invited to the Luncheon, Saturday,
December 1. Social 11:30 a.m. and lunch at noon.
Scottish Rite Temple, 332 S Centennial Mall.
Entertainment to follow luncheon.
$8.50 per person.
Prepayment gladly accepted with reservation no later than Monday,
November 26. Please send to Sesostris Shrine , 1717 Yolande Ave,
Lincoln NE 68521.
NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR.
FROM GARY HAHN ON OCTOBER 25TH, 2007
Reminder: LAST HALLOWEEN PARTY AT YOLANDE.
SHRINE/NILE HALLOWEEN PARTY AT SHRINE CENTER, 1717 YOLANDE AVE.
Doors Creak Open at 6:30 p.m. and Dinner $10.00 per person at
7:30 p.m.
Spooky night of fun, games and entertainment. Prizes for best costume.
COSTUMES ENCOURAGED BUT NO REQUIRED.
Halloween Party Date: Friday, November 2, 2007.
RESERVATION DEADLINE DATE: Wednesday, October 31.
TICKETS WILL NOT BE SOLD AT THE DOOR.
Call the Shrine Office today at 474-6890 to make your reservations now
before the deadline of Wednesday, October 31.
FROM GARY HAHN ON OCTOBER 20TH, 2007
HALLOWEEN PARTY DATE CHANGE
Our Halloween Party has been changed from October 31 to Friday, November
2, 2007 with a RESERVATION DEADLINE of Friday, October 26. TICKETS WILL
NOT BE SOLD AT THE DOOR.
Contact the Shrine Office today to make your reservations now before the
deadline of Friday, October 26.
FROM GARY HAHN ON OCTOBER 11TH, 2007
DON'T MISS THIS EVENT
THE NAPHIS TEMPLE #66 PATROL UNIT IS SPONSORING A SOUP SUPPER AND BAKE
SALE.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2007.
SERVING WILL BE FROM 5:00 P.M. TO 7:30 P.M. AT THE SESOSTRIS SHRINE
CENTER, 1717 YOLANDE AVE., LINCOLN NE.
THE PATROL WILL BE SERVING HOMEMADE CHICKEN NOODLE AND VEGETABLE BEEF
SOUPS.
TICKETS MAY BE PURCHASED AT SESOSTRIS SHRINE CENTER OFFICE, FROM ANY
PATROL MEMBER, OR AT THE DOOR THE EVENING OF THE SUPPER.
ADULTS $6.00 AND CHILDREN 10 AND UNDER $3.00.
10% OF PROCEEDS GO TO CEF/CRF, NOT TAX DEDUCTIBLE
FROM GARY HAHN ON OCTOBER 9TH, 2007
OKTOBERFEST
Friday October 19th, 2007
Social 5:30 Dinner 6:00
Shrine Activity Center
1717 Yolande Ave.
Adults $10, Children 12 and under $5
Buy from any Bug Eater/Keystone Kops or at the Shrine office
during business hours
Sauerbraten with Gingersnap Gravy, Braised Red Cabbage
with apples, German Potato Salad, Oktoberfest Cake.
Contests and games, silent auction, Cloggers and beer of
course.
Event will be held in the garage area of the shrine center.
Some of the prizes that will be available for you to try for are listed
below:
Blender Pressure Cooker Pizza Oven
Bike 2 Barbie’s 2 Lego sets
Sponge Bob balls Lunch box Complete set of dishes
Hand Massager Apple Peeler Party pack for Beer
Desk Set Coffee Cup Warmer Tool Kit – small one
Egg Separator
If you have not bought your tickets yet and want to attend please call the
Shrine office and
make a reservation before October 12, 2007 so we can have enough food for
everyone
attending. You can pay at the door if you have placed a reservation.
The first 70 adults through the door will receive a special OKTOBERFEST
glass.
"Payments are not deductible as charitable contributions."and " Proceeds are
for the benefit of Sesostris Shriners (Bugeaters and Keystone Kops shrine
club/unit) activities"
FROM GARY HAHN ON OCTOBER 5TH, 2007
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19 WILL BE THE OKTOBERFEST.
DON'T MISS THIS FUN EVENT SPONSORED BY OUR KEYSTONE KOPS AND BUG EATERS.
IT WILL BE AT OUR SHRINE CENTER, 1717 YOLANDE AVE.
SEE MORE DETAILS IN THE ATTACHMENT.
TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE SHRINE OFFICE OR FROM ANY KEYSTONE KOP/BUG
EATER MEMBERS.
FROM GARY HAHN ON Sept. 25th, 2007
Big Red Review this Thursday, the 27th, 2007.
Kevin Cosgrove will be speaking. We
still have some seats available. Call the Shrine Office (474-6890) for your
reservation now. Don't miss out.
FROM GARY HAHN ON SATURDAY
AUGUST 18TH, 2007
MESSAGE FROM DR. BERNARD J.
LEMIEUX, IMPERIAL POTENTATE ON AUGUST 18TH, 2007
My fellow nobles:
The 133rd Imperial Council Session is now over, and it
was my privilege to be elected as the Imperial Potentate and the
Chairman of the Board of Directors of our beloved fraternity and its
philanthropy, Shriners Hospitals for Children. Anaheim was a great host
city. Not only did we enjoy a lot of Shrine fun and fellowship, the
families had the opportunity to spend a day or two enjoying Disneyland.
The weather was perfect for this time of year, and once again, the
Shriners got to "parade their stuff" on one of the main streets in the
community, allowing us a lot of good PR.
I wish to thank all of the voting representatives for the
trust and confidence that has been placed in me, and I will do
everything in my power to ensure this organization moves successfully
through the coming year.
The Joint Boards welcomed our new Outer Guard, Gary
Bergenske from Bahia Shriners. He is an excellent addition to these
Boards; he has shown his ability to be a team player, and we all look
forward to working with him in the coming years. When his opponent Jim
Cain, Past Potentate from Al Menah Shriners conceded, voting for a
unanimous decision and announcing his candidacy for next year; he
received a standing ovation.
The voting representatives also re-elected Imperial Sir
Tad Claypool from Antioch Shriners for his second term as a Trustee, and
the same is true for Noble Bob Smith from Calam Shriners. Both of these
men have worked very hard and have helped shape a positive course of
action for our hospitals. We are gratified that the voting
representatives recognized this also, and we look forward to working
closely with them in the ensuing year. Imperial Sir Ralph Semb was also
re-elected as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees for Shriners
Hospitals.
From time to time, you will be receiving an "e-mail
blast" from me to keep you informed of what is happening throughout
Shrinedom. If, for some reason, you wish to be removed from this e-mail
distribution list, please follow the instructions below. If you would
like to respond to me with questions, suggestions, etc., feel free to
e-mail me at the following address:
Imperial_Potentate@shrinenet.org.
PLEASE DO NOT SEND OR FORWARD JOKES AND/OR PICTURE FILES. If you wish
something to remain confidential, make a note of it, and I will respect
your wishes.
The theme for this coming year is "We are Family." It is
my hope that in stressing the family image throughout the Shrine and
throughout our Masonic family, we may be able to entice new and younger
members to our fraternity.
At this past Imperial Council Session, the piece of
legislation concerning building a new hospital in London, Ontario,
Canada was defeated and we will maintain our present hospital in
Montreal.
Sincerely and Fraternally,
Bernard J. Lemieux, M.D.
Imperial Potentate
FROM GARY HAHN ON WEDNESDAY
AUGUST 15TH, 2007
SPECIAL NOTICE - DATE CHANGE
Information Night
(Ladies Included)
Bring your Candidates
MONDAY, AUGUST 27
6:00 p.m. Social with sandwiches etc.
6:30 p.m. Presentation
Nobles, don't miss this opportunity.
Let's get our petitions into the Shrine for the Fall Ceremonial,
Saturday, November 17.
FROM GARY HAHN ON WEDNESDAY
AUGUST 15TH, 2007
JUST A REMINDER:
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Patrol BBQ & Dance, this Friday, August 17
Shrine Center, 1717 Yolande Ave.
Social 5:30 p.m. - Dinner 6:30 p.m.
Band - Cash Bar - Raffle & Drawing
Open to the public - Tickets sold by Scimitar Patrolman and the Shrine
Office.
Advance Tickets $10.00 Adults
Children 5-12 $5.00
Tickets at the door $12.00 per person.
Proceeds are for the benefit of Sesostris Scimitar Patrol. Payments are
not deductible as Charitable Contributions
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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
This from Bruce Anderson on
Sunday, August 12th, 2007
Comapnions and Sir Knights, it again my sad duty to inform
you of the death of one of our Masonic Brothers. Harry A. Spencer 103,
Plattsmouth, formerly of Lincoln, died Thursday (8/9/07). Born 9/16/03 in
Bishops Waltham, England, to Richard and Mary (Richardson) Spencer. Retired
Justice of the Nebraska Supreme Court. He assumed leadership roles in many
fraternal organizations. His unwavering commitment to masonry since 1925 is
evident, as he served as Lodge 227 Master, Grand Master of the Nebraska Grand
Lodge, Potentate of Sesostris Shrine, Worthy Patron of Eastern Star, Scottish
Rite 33rd Degree, KCCH. Past Grand High Priest in 1955 , Jobs Daughter
Guardian and Demolay Dad. For over 60 years, he served on the Nebraska Masonic
Home Board, many of those as president.
Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday (8/15/07), First United Methodist
Church, 2723 N. 50th Street, Pastor Jamie Norwich McLennan officiating. Burial
in Wyuka Cemetery. There will be luncheon held at the Scottish Rite Building,
332 Centennial Mall South following burial. Roper & Sons, 4300 "O" St.
Memorials to the Nebraska Masonic Home, Alzheimers Wing, 1300 Avenue D,
Plattsmouth, NE 68048; First United Methodist Church, 2723 N. 50th St.,
Lincoln, NE (04), or donor's choice. Condolences or personal reflections may
be sent to the Masonic Home listed above.
Bruce T. Anderson, PGHP
Grand Secretary/Recorder
Grand York Rite of Nebraska
FROM GARY HAHN ON MONDAY
AUGUST 6TH, 2007
JUST A REMINDER:
STATED MEETING THIS WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8. Social 6:00 p.m. Dinner 6:10
p.m. & Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Plan to attend. Wear your FEZ and have your 2007 Dues Card.
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CAR WASH
Bethel 63
August 10,2007
3 to 7 PM
South Wal-Mart
FROM GARY HAHN ON Wednesday
JULY 27TH, 2007
SHRINE BOWL
OF NEBRASKA
NORTH CAMP
– SCRIMMAGE –
Sunday, July 22
4:00 p.m. - Able Stadium
54th & Huntington, Lincoln, NE
– PICNIC TO FOLLOW -
Nebraska Weslyan
Student Center
Adults $7.00
Children $3.50
Call Shrine Bowl Office 477-8908
For reservations by July 6th
49TH ANNUAL
SHRINE
BOWL
Saturday, July 28
9:00 a.m. - Staging for Parade
61st and Havelock Ave.
11:00 a.m. - Shrine Bowl Parade
All new Shriners and
Candidates may walk or
ride in parade with Novice Unit.
12:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. - Oasis
at Shrine Center, 1717 Yolande
Menu
Hamburgers, hot dogs, chips,
tea and coffee.
“free will donation”
Other refreshments will be available.
6:30 p.m. - Kick Off
Memorial
Stadium
Osborne Field
Lincoln, NE
Benefitting Shriners Hospital for Children
SHRINE BOWL
OF NEBRASKA
SOUTH
CAMP
– BARBEQUE –
Saturday, July 21
6:00 p.m. - Tuxedo Park
Crete, NE
Menu: 1/2 BBQ Chicken
“There will be plenty of Chicken”
– TICKETS –
$7.00 adults • $4.00 Children
(
under 7)
– SCRIMMAGE –
Sunday, July 22
6:00 p.m. - Simon Field
Doane College - Crete, NE
Tickets are available at the
Shrine Office, 402-474-6890
or
contact any of the following
Nobles from the sponsoring
Crete Lodge #37:
James Clark 402-826-2574
David Johnson 402-826-2432
Ken Krenk 402-499-9500
Gerald Pomzle 402-826-5413
SHRINE BOWL
BANQUET
Friday, July 27
Must be seated by 6:00 p.m.
State Fair Ag Hall
Banquet Honors Shrine Bowl
Players, Coaches and
Masonic All-Star Marching Band
COST AND
RESERVATIONS
Cost: $18.00
Call the Shrine Bowl Office
402-477-8908
DRESS:
Casual w/FEZ
RESERVATIONS NECESSARY
Reservation Deadline: July 6
FROM GARY HAHN ON
Wednesday
JULY 18TH, 2007
There will be a delay in the production of our
cookbooks. However, you
can place your order by sending the Shrine Office the number of
cookbooks you want and your check for them now. The cost is $15.00 plus
tax of $1.05 or $16.05 each.
We will notify you when they arrive.
FROM GARY HAHN ON
TUESDAY
JULY 12TH, 2007
Blue Valley Shrine Club Sweet Corn will be
picked July 18th and 20th. It
will be delivered to the Shrine Center the 18th & 20th after 10:00 am.
Orders need to be called in to the Shrine Center, 474-6890, by 4:00 pm
the 17th and 19th. Cost is $3.50 per dozen.
Don't miss this great corn.
FROM SEABEE VETERAN JERRY
SWIFT ON
WEDNESDAY
JULY 11TH, 2007
We lost a Member
EO1 Donald Cerny 78, passed away on Monday
07/09/07
Don drilled in Lincoln 0415 from 1970s to 1989
Services will be held at the Calvary Baptist
Church,
Wahoo, NE on Thursday 12 July @ 1100 HRS.
Noble Don was also a
Mason Shriner of Sesostris Shrine in Lincoln. He was a member
of the Flying Fez. Don was a very fine Seabee and a Fine Noble. He will
be missed by his many friends.
Jerry Swift and Roger Miner
FROM ROGER MINER ON FRIDAY,
JULY 13TH, 2007
DON CERNY OBITUARY
EO1 Donald Cerny 78, was born September 9th,
1928 in Wahoo to Otto and Helen Cerny. He went to Grade and High School in
Weston and graduated in 1947. After graduation, Don applied to Fisher Body and
went to Auto Body School and completed his auto body schooling in 1948. Don
served in the United States Navy from 1951 to 1953 aboard the USS Badoeng
Strait. In 1953, Don married Mary Ann Cerny and they resided in Weston their
entire life. In 1953, Don owned and operated Don Cerny Body and Paint until
2007. He manufactured his own wrecker from a Kenworth Tractor which he
extended and carried a third rear axle. With this truck, Don could take on
just about everything and he advertised that. He was very proud of that truck
and his picture with the truck showed it. He operated out of a building on the
corner of Main Street and Hwy. 77 in Wahoo. He also specialized in Auto Body
repair and restoration.
Over the years, Don served in many
fraternities and service clubs. He served in Masonry in many ways. He was Past
Master of Wahoo Lodge #59 A.F. & A.M. A member of Lincoln Valley Scottish Rite
of Freemasonry, and a member of Sesostris Temple Nobles of the Mystic Shrine
where he served in the Flying Fez Unit as he held a pilots license. Don always
enjoyed helping out at Shrine Circus Time where he helped sell tickets to the
elephant rides. He was a member of the Weston American Legion #308 where he
was a Past Commander. He was also a member of the VFW, Eagles Lodge, Lions
Club, and Knights of Aksarben.
He was a member of the National Civil
Defense Council, a Past President of the Nebraska Civil Defense Council a
member and Director of the Saunders County Civil Defense for 33 years. He was
a member of the Weston Fire Department for 41 years.
In 1971, Don joined the Seabees and served
in the RMCB - 1515 where he retired in 1989 as a Equipment Operator EO1. Don
was also a member of the Seabee Veterans of America, Island X-1, serving in
Nebraska.
Don was a member of Wahoo Community Church.
He enjoyed Flying, Boating, Camping, Water skiing, Ballroom Dancing, and
Gardening.
Don is survived by his daughter, Jenay,
sisters Doris and Betty, and brothers Richard, Robert, and Gary Cerny. He was
preceded in death by his mother, Helen M. Cerny, father Otto P. Cerny, and
wife Mary Ann Cerny.
Services were held at 11:00 a.m Thursday,
July 12th, 2007,at Calvary Baptist Church in Wahoo, Nebraska, Pastor Don
White officiating. Military graveside services were performed by American
Legion Post #308 of Weston and the U. S. Navy Honor Guard. Interment at St.
John Cemetery, Weston, Nebraska.
r.w.m.
FROM GARY HAHN ON
TUESDAY
JULY 10TH, 2007
Just a reminder:
Our Stated Meeting is tomorrow evening July 11th, 2007. An update on our new
building
will be given.
Social 6:00 p.m. - Dinner 6:10 p.m. and the Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Wear your FEZ and have your 2007 Dues Card.
FROM GARY HAHN ON MONDAY
JULY 2ND, 2007
Just a Reminder:
Tomorrow is the Elbon Lunch. Bring in a friend and enjoy lunch at the
Shrine Center, 1717 Yolande Ave.
Lunch served from 11:30 - 12:30 for only $6.00
Menu for tomorrow is Sloppy Joes, Potato Salad, Melons and Dessert.
FROM TOM GREENLEE ON JUN
9TH, 2007
If your Club/Unit has not signed up to sponsor
a play/parent please do
before next Wednesday, June 13th. There are some players/parents
without a sponsor. We need your help. It is only $25.00 for a
player/parent. You should have a representative from your Club/Unit
attend to be with the player/parent you sponsor. The cost to your
representative and his lady would be $10.00 each for the dinner.
Thank you for you help.
Message from Tom Greenlee
FROM GARY HAHN ON JUNE 8th,
2007
THE HILLBILLY FUNCTION FOR SUNDAY, JUNE 10TH, HAS BEEN
CANCELLED.
THIS MESSAGE IS FROM THE RABBAN OF THE CLAN, NOBLE RON HOFFMAN.
FROM GARY HAHN ON JUNE 1ST,
2007
Hi Nobles! Don't forget to attend the OPEN
HOUSE at our New Shrine Home,
1050 Saltillo
Road (Hwy. 77 & Saltillo Rd.), on Sunday, June 3,2007 from 1:00 PM until
4:00 PM. Bring the entire family, grandchildren and great
grandchildren.
Inflatable Castle Bounce House & Dual Lane Slide for the Kids and Adults
(those who are brave enough!) and
Face Painting for all.
MENU:
Hot Dogs, Brats, Potato Salad & Chips FIFTY CENTS
Pop, Bottled Water Fifty Cents
Keg Beer FREE WILL OFFERING
See you There!
Charles Heinke
Business Administrator
Sesostris Shrine
402 474 6890
From Gary Hahn on
Wednesday,
May 9th, 2007
JUST A REMINDER FOR TOMORROW DEADLINE ON DINNER
RESERVATIONS to
Spring Ceremonial
From Gary Hahn on Friday,
April 27th, 2007
PANCAKE FEED TOMORROW (before Bethany Parade)
Saturday, April 28,2007
7 AM to 10 AM
Cotner Lodge
1542 N. 65th St.
Adults $5
5 to 12 $3
Under 5 Free
From Gary Hahn on Monday,
April 23rd, 2007
Deadline for reservations for the Potentate's
Ball is Noon, Wednesday,
April 25! No more reservations can be accepted after that date/time.
Thanks
From Gary Hahn on Thursday,
April 12th, 2007
NOTE CHANGE OF DEADLINE:
TASTES OF SESOSTRIS SHRINE COOKBOOK DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO MAY 1
2007.
GET YOUR RECIPES IN.
From Gary Hahn on Thursday,
April 3rd, 2007
Please join us NOBLES AND LADIES at 1050
Saltillo Road ( Hwy 77 &
Saltillo Road) - former Lincoln Turf and Tractor Building on Tuesday
evening, April 10th at 6:00 p.m. to tour the building.
BURGERS AND BEVERAGES WILL BE SERVED.
Below is a link for more detailed information on the proposed New Home
of Sesostris.
http://www.farmers-national.com/realestate/search/search2.asp?start=61&S
tateName=Nebraska&Name=&Property_type=&CountySearch=
From Gary Hahn on Thursday,
March 29th, 2007
NOBILITY HELP NEEDED AT WILLIAMSBURG HYVEE
Please help us at the HyVee Easter Egg Hunt on April 7th.
We would like Nobles to be there by 9:00 a.m. to assist our clowns with
with crowd control of the kids. Please wear your fez and unit shrine
shirt. Any motorized units are welcome to ride / drive their vehicles
and show off a bit.
Ill. Sir Bill has given this his blessing.
Thank you for your help.
Doug Gates
Oriental Guide
From Gary Hahn on Thursday,
March 23rd, 2007
Nobles and brothers,
The New York Times newspaper ran an article on Monday, March 19, and the
Lincoln Journal Star ran an edited version of the same article on
Tuesday, March 20, questioning how monies have been handled in some
Shrine Centers and clubs. Below is the official response from the
Imperial Shrine headquarters.
Sesostris Shriners has an outstanding and deserved reputation. All
1800+ members of Sesostris have the responsibility to help maintain it.
Thank you for your efforts in this regard. The articles and this
response reminds us that the privilege of being a Shrine Mason must be
safeguarded and not taken for granted.
Fraternally,
Bill Nelson, Potentate
Sesostris Shriners
This from the Imperial Shrine
Council of North America
Response to The New York Times
March 19, 2007
We value the trust and confidence of the public, and what's most
important to us is that people know how their donations are being used.
The Shriners of North America and Shriners Hospitals for Children
represent two distinct organizations.
The New York Times story was not clear about the way we separate
fundraising activities for Shriners Hospitals for Children and Shriners
of North America. The article combined funds raised to benefit Shriners
Hospitals for Children with funds raised to support operation costs of
the 191 chapters and their affiliated clubs. There are more than 3,000
Shrine clubs, and each club is affiliated with one of 191 chapters
across the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Canada.
Our guidelines clearly state that when money is raised for Shriners
Hospitals for Children, 100 percent of the net proceeds must go to the
hospitals. No monies raised for Shriners Hospitals are allowed to be
used in support of fraternal activities. As long as Shriners clearly
state the beneficiary of the fundraising event, be it Shriners Hospitals
or Shriners of North America, they can hold fundraisers for either
cause.
All fundraising materials are required to clearly state the purpose for
which the funds are being raised. Fundraising policies and procedures
are distributed twice a year to all 191 chapters of Shriners of North
America. These guidelines require that a "statement of purpose" be
included on tickets, advertising, signage and other materials - making
clear whether the beneficiary of the fundraising event is Shriners
Hospitals for Children or Shriners of North America. In addition,
fraternal fundraising guidelines require a disclosure that "payments are
not deductible as charitable contributions."
Strict policies and procedures are in place regarding fundraising, and
we are always looking for ways to improve them.
For more than a year, we've been in the process of developing an
independent financial review committee. This committee will review the
way finances are handled throughout Shriners of North America.
The committee has been endorsed by Imperial Potentate Nick Thomas,
president of Shriners of North America, and I feel confident the board
of directors and trustees will approve this at their next meeting.
The Times story uses a broad brush to focus on a few incidents that are
totally unacceptable and are in no way representative of the way money
is handled at our 191 chapters and more than 3,000 clubs.
I hope the story will not deter the people who make it possible for us
to operate 22 hospitals at a cost of $2 million a day. Shriners
Hospitals for Children provide expert, specialized care at no charge to
children under the age of 18 with orthopedic conditions, burn injuries,
spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and palate. Since the first hospital
opened in 1922, approximately 835,000 children have received care at
absolutely no charge.
We are very proud of what we do for children.
Shriners of North America
From Gary Hahn on Thursday,
February 15th, 2007
Come join us for a review of future Husker
Recruits Presented by
Tim Cassidy UNL Assistant Administrative Director of Football Operations.
Thursday, February 22,2007 Sesostris Shrine Center 1717 Yolande
Behind Champions Fun Center off Cornhusker
$15.00 Pork Loin Dinner Doors Open 6:00 PM Dinner 7:00 PM
Reservations Deadline Monday, February 21st, 2007.
Contact Sesostris Shrine Center Office or a Sesostris Shrine Bowl Club Member
Phone 474-6890 the Shrine Center or 327-0052 Tom Greenlee
THIS FROM ILL. SIR BILL
NELSON ON FEBRUARY 13TH, 2007
Nobles, Assistant Rabban Drew Borske and I testified in support
of LB
598, the Shrine License Plate bill today. We were the only two to
testify in support of it, and there were no opponents. Senator Russ
Karpisek, Wilber, did an excellent job introducing the bill. For your
information, Senator Fischer, Transportation Committee Chair, is married
to a Shriner, as is Senator Hudkins, who is also on the committee.
Senator Stuthman has a grandson who is a Shrine child. Not that it
means anything, but they know who we are and what we do! Let's all hope
it makes it out of committee and to the general file.
If you have a chance, please drop Senator Karpisek a thank you note for
his efforts.
Yours in the faith,
Bill
Bill Nelson, Potentate
THIS FROM ILL. SIR BILL
NELSON ON FEBRUARY 12TH, 2007
The time for LB 598 regarding our License Plate will be heard
at 1:30
p.m.
Sorry this was not in the original message.
Gary Hahn
Reminder - the Shrine license plate bill, LB 598, will be
heard by the
Transportation Committee tomorrow (Feb 13) in Room 1113 at the State
Capitol.
Come show your support for this bill. Wear your fez!
Thanks.
Bill
Don't miss Potentate Bill & Lady Yvonne Nelson's New England
and Canada
Cruise Tour Presentation:
Tonight, February 12, 2007 at SESOSTRIS SHRINE CENTER, 1717 Yolande Ave.
Hospitality opens at 6:00 PM
Trip Presentation at 7:00 PM
See you there!
Lincoln Scottish Rite & Sesostris Shrine
Romantic Valentine's Day Candlelight Dinner
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Scottish Rite Temple
Social - 6:00 PM
Candlelight Dinner - 6:45 PM
Complimentary Wine
Entertainment by Ars Nova
(from Lincoln Southeast High School)
$30.00 per couple
(no tickets sold at the door)
Call for Reservations: 435-2144
Reservation Deadline - February 12
email:
scottishrite@alltel.net
phone: 402-435-2144
From Gary Hahn on Wednesday,
January 30th, 2007
ALL -- remember to get those cookbook recipes in soon! We're
looking
forward to seeing all the exotic and unique recipes in our "A Taste of
Sesostris Shrine" cookbook!
Each user may enter a maximum of 5 recipes. If you want to put in 5
under your name, then 5 under your ladies name, and then 5 with you and
your ladies name, go ahead! The more the merrier!
If you are not comfortable entering in your recipes, drop them off at
the Shrine office and they will be entered into the system for you. You
will receive appropriate name recognition for submitting recipes.
Bill Nelson
This from Bruce Anderson on
Monday, January 29th, 2007
Jerry was a very active Mason and a member of the York Rite. The list of
his Masonic accomplishments is very lengthy, including a Past Grand Master of
Masons of Nebraska.
Jerry L. Rittenburg, 70, Lincoln, died Friday (1/26/07).
Memorial services: 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800
S.14th St. Graveside services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Unadilla Cemetery.
Visitation: noon-9 p.m. today, with family receiving friends from 6-8 p.m.,
funeral home. A gathering for fellowship will immediately follow the memorial
service at the Sesostris Shrine, 1717 Yolande Ave. Memorials, in lieu of
flowers, to the Nebraska Masonic Home or the Masonic All Star Marching Band.
Condolences may be left at
www.lincolnfh.com.
Bruce T. Anderson, PGHP
Grand Secretary/Recorder
Grand York Rite of Nebraska
THIS FROM ILL. SIR BILL
NELSON ON JANUARY 25TH, 2007
From Ill. Sir Bill
All -- reminder, our first Information Night is Monday, January 29th,
starting at 6:00 PM. Bring your prospective candidates for an exciting
and informative meeting. The new membership video will be showcased at
this event. Our goal for membership is 100 new Shriners. Many of you
have promised to get a new member this year -- let's start the year off
with a bang!
Thanks.
Bill
January 22nd, 2006
Most Worshipful Brother Jerry Rittenburg
is in intensive care at Bryan LGH East. Please everyone, keep Jerry in your
prayers.
This from Jay Sinkule on Friday, January, 19th,2007
Brothers,
I got a call from Janet, Tiny's wife today. He had a colonoscopy this morning
and they found colon cancer. They took him into surgery today. He is at BryanLGH
east. He will be there for a week or so. Sounds like they got it all. He may
have to have Kemo but not sure yet. He could use your prayers.
Thanks,
Jay
From Gary Hahn on Wednesday,
January 17th, 2007
LAST CALL FOR RESERVATIONS
Don't miss the Annual Shrimp Feed at the Shrine Center, 1717 Yolande
Ave. this Friday, Jauary 19th. Reservations required (Tickets will not
be sold at the door).
$15.00 per person - Shrimp
$ 7.00 per person- Ham
From Gary Hahn on Monday,
January 9th, 2007
Come enjoy the Super Bowl Tail Gate party at the Shrine
Center! Mark
your calendar for Sunday evening, February 4, starting at 6:00 PM. Bar
will open for beverages, the kitchen will be serving Brats and wings,
and the Divan Ladies will be bringing "tailgate" goodies to sample.
Cost will be $5.00 per person. Prizes will be awarded to whomever picks
the Best and the Worst commercial of the Super Bowl.
Come and enjoy some fun with everyone! See you there!
Bill Nelson
From Bill Nelson on Friday,
January 5th, 2007
Good morning all! Come enjoy the BCS Championship game on
the Big
Screen!
The Shrine Center will be hosting the BCS Championship game on the big
screen, Monday, 8 January 2007. Doors will open at 6PM, bar will be
open for adult beverages, and Chef Curt will have the kitchen open to
cook burgers for your enjoyment. Cost will be $1.00 for burgers and
beer will also be $1.00 for draft beer. Drinks will be regular price.
:-)
Game will be on at 7PM. Hope to see you all there.
Ladies are certainly welcome to come along! Monday is my Lady Yvonne's
birthday and although I told her I'd take her out to dinner, I kinda
forgot to tell her it was to the Shrine Center for a football game!
Come help her "celebrate" her birthday! :-)
See you Monday!
Bill Nelson
2006 Entries
From Gary Hahn on
Thursday,
December 21st,
2006
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
TO ALL SESOSTRIS NOBLES AND FAMILIES
FROM YOUR
NEBRASKA SHRINE BOWL FAMILY
WE NEED YOUR HELP IN REACHING OUR GOAL OF
SELLING THE 2007 CASH CALENDAR.
All net proceeds go toward supporting
The Shriners Hospitals for Children.
Check our website
neshrinebowl.org
for Cash Calendar information by clicking on the Cash
Calendar.
To help sell and/or purchase a calendar contact Sam Nelson
before January 14th at 402-432-5930.
From Gary Hahn on Tuesday,
December 19th,
2006
The Shrine Office will be closing on Friday,
December 22 at 2:00 p.m.
and will be open Tuesday, December 26 at 8:00 a.m.
HAVE A HAPPY HOLIDAY.
From Eldon Ogorzolka on Nov.
29th, 2006
The Dine at the Shrine for Friday Dec 1st was cancelled due to many holiday
activities already schedule during December
From Gary Hahn on Wednesday,
November 22nd ,
2006
Nobles,
Check out the new Shrine Bowl WEB Page.
www.neshrinebowl.com
Also we have the names of our Hospital Patients that will be attending
the Patients Christmas Party on Saturday, December 9th. Contact the
Shrine office and we will give you the list from the patient for their
gift. Details on this are on page 16 of you FEZtivities Nov/Dec issue.
Have a great Thanksgiving.
From Harold Nelson on
Saturday, Nov. 18th, 2006
Our Spring Ceremonial is today at the Scottish
Rite. Registration is from 9 to 10 AM and we expect about 20 new Nobles to
participate. The First Section (initiation) begins at 10 AM.
We still need Directors Staff volunteers to run
the big spotlight and the trooper lights for the ceremony. Bring your Fez.
Lunch at the Shrine Center will be followed by
a Shrine presentation and then Club/Unit displays similar to last year's
Fall Ceremonial. This will be a good time to sign up new Nobles to get them
involved in a Club or Unit from the start
Please plan to attend (if you haven't already.
Harold Nelson
From Gary Hahn on Friday,
November 17th,
2006
Just a reminder Nobles:
Monday, November 20th (Nobles only)
Second Section
Sesostris Shrine
1717 Yolande Ave
Lincoln Nebraska
Time - 6:00 p.m. Dinner - no reservations needed.
Nobles - casual with FEZ
Let's all be with our new Nobles and have some fun.
FROM CAROL OGORZOLKA ON
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH, 2006
SOUP SUPPER TIME !!!
My ladies organization, Nile Patrol Unit is hosting a Soup Supper
When: Wed Nov 15th , tomorrow
5:00 - 7:30pm
Where: Shrine Activity Center
17th & Yolande
(about 17th & Cornhusker Hwy)
Price: Adults $6.00,
Children 10 & under $3.00
tickets sold at door
Ladies -- a great meal and you do not have to cook !!!
What a great deal :)
Would love to see all of you there.
Call me if any questions 489--5549
Carol Ogorzolka
From Russ Reno on
Tuesday, November 1st, 2006
Make this Veterans Day memorable by
attending the fifth annual Vacant Chair
Ceremony. This Masonic ceremony is open to the entire family, and honors
veterans and soldiers currently serving our country. Col. John Bryan, who
serves the U.S. Army Reserve in Wichita, Kans., will be the guest speaker.
The 84-year-old ceremony was first presented in Australia in 1922 to
remember those who didn't return from the Battle of Gallipoli during World
War I. Today, it stands as Freemasonry's thank you to our brave veterans and
soldiers. The ceremony is presented by members of each of Lincoln's 12
Masonic lodges.
Saturday, November 11th at 7 p.m.
Lincoln Scottish Rite Temple
332 South Centennial Mall
Russ Reno
4710 Larkwood Road
Lincoln, NE 68516-5129
402-420-1270
russ_reno@hotmail.com
From Gary Hahn on Wednesday,
October 4th,
2006
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Harleys/Corvettes - BARBECUE & BRISKET DINNER
Friday, October 6th
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Shrine Center , 1717 Yolande Ave
Advance Tickets $8.00 per person and $10.00 at the door.
Children 5-12 $4.50. Get your tickets now at the Shrine Office
or from any Harleys Unit Member.
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NOBLES ONLY
Stated Meeting
Wednesday, October 11th
1717 Yolande Ave
6:00 p.m. Social - 6:10 p.m. Dinner - 7:00 p.m. Meeting
Wear your FEZ - Must have 2006 Dues Card
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OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Keystone Kops - Oktoberfest
Friday, October 13th
Brauts, Sauerkraut & Potato Salad Dinner
5:30 p.m. Social - 6:00 p.m. Dinner
Tickets $5.00 per person
Get your tickets now at the Shrine Office
or from any Keystone Kops member.
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From Gary Hahn on Tuesday,
September 19th,
2006
REMINDER:
Don't miss the next Big Red Review September 28, 2006 at the Shrine
Center.
CALL THE SHRINE OFFICE 474-6890 FOR RESERVATION BEFORE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER
22ND.
MORE DETAILS IN YOUR FEZTIVITIES ON PAGE 5
From Gary Hahn on Wednesday,
September 13th,
2006
NOTE CHANGE
Shriner's Night for Kids has had a change in the day. It has been
changed to Saturday, September 16th. All other information in the
FEZtivities and on the Web Site concerning this event is correct.
Gary Hahn
Communications Director
PRE-CSSA PARTY
Sunday, August 27th, 2006
Ron & Bonnie Hoffman's
4040 South 30th Street
Lincoln, Nebraska
4:00 PM- Bring your own lawn chairs
From Gary Hahn on Wednesday, August 9th,
2006
CSSA-
If you would like to attend CSSA and have not made your reservation, an
extension has been provided. Please call the Shrine Office immediately.
First come - First serve
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Stated Meeting
A change has been made in the date of the Stated Meeting Scheduled on
August 9th to August 16th, the following Wednesday. Please note the
change on your callendar. This is a very important meeting.
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Sportsman's Giveaway Gun Raffle Tikets
We have 30 days to SELL-SELL-SELL.
If you have sold tickets and have not turned them into the Shrine Office
with the money, even if it requires splitting a book, please do so as
soon as possible. We need to perform the accounting procedures as soon
as possible on those sold.
Keep selling the others. If you do not have tickets to sell please
obtain some and help us. This is a very important fundraiser to
Sesostris.
From Gary Hahn on Wednesday, August 2nd,
2006
REMINDER: Don't Forget - All Favorite "Dine at the Shrine".
This Friday, August 4th. Bring your lady, friends and enjoy the evening.
Cash Bar opens 4:30 p.m. and they will be serving dinner from 5:30 p.m.
to 7:30 p.m.
Menu: Breaded Dinner Shrimp
Sirloin Steak
Chicken Breast
All dinners served with salad, potato,roll/butter, desert and coffee. All this
for only $8.00 (tax included) per dinner. Children's Menu (under12) Hotdog,
Fries & Pop $2.50
DON'T MISS OUT
From Harold Nelson concerning Bob Gillispie on July
28th, 2006
I'm informed the funeral will be next Tuesday morning
at 10 AM at Lincoln Memorial Chapel on South 14th in Lincoln.
