ALI GHAN SHRINERS

RED FEZ Issue 12—2017

Monthly Publishing December 2017

Ali Ghan Shriners P.O. Box 1416 Cumberland, MD 21501

13100 Ali Ghan Road, NE Cumberland, MD 21502

NOTICE OF TEMPLE ELECTION

MEETING

The Annual Election Meeting will take

place at the Temple on Wednesday the

6th of December 2017 at 8:00 pm.

Imperial Bylaws require that to gain ad-

mission to the meeting a noble must be

in good standing and present his cur-

rent, paid dues card at the door.

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FROM THE POTENTATE’S DESK

As November drew nigh, many memories were made by those who participated at Ali Ghan Shrine during the month. Our second trip to the Children’s Shriners Hos-pital in Philadelphia in 2017 was one of giving and receiving. Ali Ghan Temple made a monetary contribution to the hospital, and First Lady Darcy, Ladies Becky Beachy, Mary Freeman, and Marilyn Adam presented 48 children’s quilts that were the cul-mination of Ali Ghan’s First Lady’s project. We received a warm welcome from the Board of Governors and the current Chairman of the Board Fred Widmyer. The Birthday Dinner/Temple Meeting was well-attended by 50+ members and guests. Veterans of the US Armed Forces were honored for all they have done to keep our Homeland free.

Several members of the Ali Ghan Family were thanked for their services to the Fraternity, Club, and Temple. Noble Tom Paxton was recognized as the Shriner of the Year for 2017. Noble Curt Haines was recognized for his many years of service to Ali Ghan and our patients. Ladies Becky Beachy, Lil Jacobs, Regina Hansel, and Barb Sweitzer were recognized for all their efforts and hard work in keeping Ali Ghan as beautiful as it has always been.

The Black Camel has visited again as Noble Willard Kitzmiller, and Noble John Kahl laid down their working tools for the last time.

A new secretary, Stephanie Sledge, has been hired. Additional Red Fez Boosters for November 2018 are Shirley Brinkman in memory of Les Brinkman, and Charlie Hout in memory of Patricia Hout.

Dates to remember are December 6-Election Meeting at 8 PM, December 10– Children’s Christmas Party, December 15-Eggnog Party, and December 22– A Christ-mas Steak Buffet with the meal being served from 5:30-7:30 PM and drink specials and gaming until 10 PM. Please call 301-501-2231 or 301-268-4999 for reserva-tions for the Steak Buffet (required).

As I and others loosened our belts after a great Thanksgiving meal at Ali Ghan provided by Deep Creek Lake Catering, we invite one and all to come out and see your Temple decorated for the holidays.

In closing, I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Yours in faith,

E. William DuVall II

Potentate 2017

Potentate Bill and Curt Haines

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December 6 — Temple Elections

December 10 — Children’s Christmas Party

December 15 — Eggnog Party

January 7— First Lady’s Dinner

January 13— Ali Ghan Installation Ceremony

Every Wednesday night

In the dining room

4:00pm-9:00pm

Drawing is at 8:00pm

Bring your family and friends out to Ali Ghan for fun

festivities and a delicious meal!!!

Proceeds from this activity are not for the benefit of Shriners Hospitals

for Children and are not tax deductible as charitable contributions for

Federal Income tax purposes.

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Dear Nobles:

Notice of Election for 2018 Officers

The election of the 2018 Officers for the Ali Ghan Shrine Temple shall be held

at the Annual Election Meeting. The Annual Election Meeting will take place

at the Temple on Wednesday the 6th of December 2017 at 8:00pm.

In accordance to Article 25, Section 325.11 – Election Regulations, paragraph

(c) “Notice”, of the Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, Annotations & Appen-

dix of Forms of Shriners International, please take notice of the following:

Section 325.11 Election Regulations.

Electioneering. A candidate for an elected office in a Shrine temple may print,

publish and circulate during the year he is seeking the elected office, a résumé

consisting of his educational background, his vocational history, and his Ma-

sonic and Shrine record. Except as provided in the prior sentence, the printing,

publication, circulating or distribution of resolutions, letters, telegrams, tickets,

email or other devices, by a unit, club, Noble, or group of Nobles, suggesting,

recommending, opposing, or containing the names of proposed candidates for

office in the temple is prohibited.

Expenditures Prohibited. The expenditure of money for gifts, favors, or enter-

tainment on behalf of a candidate for elected office is prohibited.

Violation. For any violation of (a) or (b), the Imperial Potentate may suspend

any offending Noble, and he may declare the election of the officers’ void and

order a new election.

Notice. At least one week prior to the annual meeting or any election, the tem-

ple Recorder shall mail to each member a notice thereof containing this section.

Fraternally yours:

Bruce Whitaker

Recorder

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DATE CHANGES

The Ali Ghan New Year’s Eve Party has been canceled.

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The 2017 Ladies of the Divan

take great pleasure in inviting

you to attend a dinner honoring

First Lady Darcy DuVall

Sunday, January 7, 2018

Ali Ghan Shrine Dining Room

Social (cash bar) 1:00 pm

Dinner 1:30 pm

Chicken Chesapeake or Sirloin Tips

$25.00

(includes dinner and gift donation)

Please call the Recorder's Office at 301-

722-5970 by January 3rd to make reserva-

tions and your choice of entrée.

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Ali Ghan

Children’s Christmas Party

Sunday, December 10th

2:00 - 4:00 pm

Ali Ghan Ballroom

Join us for an afternoon filled with fun ac-

tivities and a special visitor!

Please call the Recorder’s Office at

301-722-5970 by December 4th to make

reservations.

Children up to age 12

are welcome to attend

this activity at no

charge.

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Simply Formal By Tonya

Prom and Homecoming Gowns

Bridal and Bridesmaid Gowns

Tuxedo Rentals and Suit Sales

Men’s Wear and Accessories

Tailoring, Alterations, & Repairs

Specialty Embroidery

Tonya Kesner

Owner & Tailor

301-268-5971 -Call or text

121 N. Centre St.

Cumberland, MD 21502

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Puffinburger Carpets & Floors

304-492-5814

8 - 4 Monday - Friday

8- Noon Saturday

6915 Greenspring Valley Rd

Greenspring, WV 26722

www.puffinburgercarpets.com

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JOIN US FOR SOME

FUN THIS HOLIDAY!

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My Blessings to Nobles of the Railroad Unit and of Ali Ghan Temple. I hope everyone had a happy Thanksgiving and enjoyed all the good food and fellow-ship with family and friends. It is now time to get ready for the big guy dressed in red. Don’t forget to register your children or grandchildren for the Temple Christmas party as they always have a good time.

We at the Railroad Unit have received some good news from the state of Md. in particular the Department of Labor and Licensing as this past summer we had a representative from this agency say that we had to have our train inspect-ed. Well as it turns out we received our certificate of registration from them without having to have an inspection since we are not a public amusement ride. How we got on their list to begin with is a mystery but we are good to go.

We are looking forward to our annual Christmas party on Dec. 2nd and this year

we are combining with the Ritualistic Unit for this event at our unit building. I

like this as it gives us the opportunity to meet and socialize with other members

of the Temple. I hope everyone has a good time.

We are looking forward to several Christmas parades in Dec. and if anyone is

interested in participating let us know.

Ali Ghan will again be helping the Salvation Army with it’s annual bell ringing

and our day for that is Dec. 23. We will have a signup sheet for the Railroad

Unit at our Christmas party.

One more important item is our lucky calendars for 2018 are in the Unit build-

ing and going quick so if you have not received any come down and get some

and help us sell them. They make good Christmas gifts.

As we close the books for 2017 we thank our leaders here at the Railroad Unit

and at the Temple for their guidance and wish the new leaders a successful year

in 2018.

Respectfully Submitted

Wayne D. Robertson Sr. President

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December 2017

Ernest Messick

January 2018

Neil Yommer

Barbara Rice in

memory of Ronald L.

Rice, P.P.

February 2018

Ronnie and Helen

Middleton in memory of

Susie and Bus Mowen

Norma Shaffer in

memory of Donald ‘Boo’

Shaffer P.P.

March 2018

Jane Heavner in

memory of Roger

Heavner

Emajane Marks in

memory of Lewis Marks

Ralph and Erma Buser

Janet Stutzman in

memory of Marlin “Bud”

Stutzman

Glendon and Shirley

Michael

April 2018

Bob & Marion Alkire

Nancy Hite in memory

of Lou Hite

Donald Shives Jr

Martha Handley

In memory of Charles

F. Schelble

Joan Bosley in memory

of Walt Bosley

Winnie Brode in

memory of Howard V.

Brode

RED FEZ BOOSTERS

May 2018

John H. Clark

Jean Hite in memory of

H.P. Hite

Donald Shives Jr.

Joan Evans in memory of

Donald F. Evans

Joan Evans in memory of

Raymond and Anne Mac-

Donald

June 2018

Don True

July 2018

Keith Thomas in memory

of Robert R. Golden

Keith Thomas in memory

of Charles E. Thomas

August 2018

Ruth Chapman in memory

of Ronald Chapman

Ruth Baker

October 2018

James Bosley

Janice Simpson in memory

of her father Howard V.

Brode

Harry Foreback in memory

of Arlene Foreback

David and Judy Hall

November 2018

Rosie Skidmore in memory

of Randy Skidmore

Bill and Virginia McKenzie

Robert Bosley in memory

of Betty Bosley

JoAnn Craze

Alda Wade in memory of

Donald R. Wade

Charlie Hout in memory of

Patricia Hout

Shirley Brinkman in memory

of Les Brinkman

March 2019

Wilma Thompson in

memory of Vince Thompson

G. Clifton Loar in memory of

Louise Loar

May 2019

Shirley McGregor in memory

of George McGregor Sr.

September 2019

Bill and Darcy DuVall

January 2020

Irene Brant In memory of

Harold ‘Pete’ Brant

May 2020

Lollie Fridinger in memory of

Jack Fridinger

September 2020

In memory of Mary Jane

Kershner

March 2021

Pam Shirk in memory of

Allen Shirk P.P.

May 2021 Margaret Seaber in memory of Francis R. Himmelwright

October 2022 Marilyn, J.R., John, and Jack Robinson

November 2023

Walt & Irene

Growden in memory of Sgt.

Vernon Growden

October 2027

Roy Pepper

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13100 Ali Ghan road cumberland, md 301-722-5970

Featuring:

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We offer a menu that is sure to please every palate!

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Weddings, Receptions, Banquets, Luncheons and

Business Meetings

We offer private rooms that can accommodate

20 to 250 guests

Members and Guests are always welcome

(You are invited to be a guest of the membership of Ali Ghan)

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Re Temple No. 118 Daughters of the Nile

Re Temple No. 118 Daughters of the Nile held their November stated

session recently where reports were given on the Cozy sheets and pecan

sales, and the welcome tote project. There are extra pecans, call PQ

Christina Tippen (301-722-5231) if interested and there are still a few of

the 2107 White House ornaments - cost $24.00, call Queen Trish Ryan

(301-697-5247) if interested.

Membership reported the Temple has participated in the South Cum-

berland Halloween Parade and will also be in the Frostburg Storybook

Holiday Parade. There will also be a Holiday Luncheon/Get-Together on

Dec. 9th at 2:00 p.m. at “Buddy Lou’s” in Hancock, MD

The Temple Bylaw changes concerning starting our stated sessions at

7:30 p.m instead of 7:00 p.m. and not meeting in the month of January

were approved. The Bylaw changes WILL NOT BE IN effective until we

get approval from the Supreme Temple. The Temple also voted to pur-

chase several big ticket items (X-Box, Play Stations, portable DVD players

and games & DVD’s) for the Philadelphia Shrine Hospital which will be

bought and delivered along with the holiday/winter totes during the first

part of December.

The CRA Holiday donations were collected and along with the gener-

ous donations from the Tri-State Nile Club and the White Rose Circle, the

Temple sent $500.00 this year to the CRA Holiday Sharing program.

The next stated session will be held on December 21st and

members are reminded to bring their “RIP” cards for the opportunity

drawing of a $50.00 gift card.

Judith A. Hall, P.Q.

Pr. Recorder

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Past Masters News

A meeting of the Past Masters Unit was held on November

14, 2017 at Puccini’s Restaurant in Cumberland with 8 Past

Masters and 6 ladies present.

President PM David Hall welcome the Past Masters and

their ladies with an “Thanksgiving” greeting and then called

the meeting to order. The pledge of allegiance was given and

an invocation by Past Master Gary Durr.

Communications were read, the Treasure and Unit Head’s re-

ports was given. The Treasurer stated the annual dues notice

would be mailed out with the Christmas dinner flyer.

New business consisted of nomination and election of the

following officers for 2018: President – PM Bruce Whitaker;

Vice-President PM Greg Lewis; Secretary – PM David Hall and

Treasurer PM Roger Mullenax.

The next meeting will be the annual Christmas dinner and be

held on Sunday, December 3, 2017 beginning with a social time at

1:00 p.m., entertainment at 2:00 p.m. and dinner at 2:30

p.m.

Submitted by:

David L. Hall, P. M. - President

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Recorder Bruce Whitaker, Potentate Bill DuVall, Chairman Fred Widmyer,

Noble Ebb Spiker, Board Member Mark Recard, Lady Darcy DuVall

$6,200.00 donation to Philadelphia Shrine Hospital

Donation from Ali Ghan Shriners on Nov 16, 2017 to

Philadelphia Chairman of Board of Governors , Mark Widmyer

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1st Lady Darcy DuVall, Lady Becky Beachy, Lady Mary Freeman

Ali Ghan Shriners and Lady Darcy, Lady Becky, Lady Mary

& Lady Marilyn Adam

48 Handmade Quilts for Patients

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Please join Chief Rabban

George Witherington and Lady

Karen for the Potentate’s Cruise

September 22-27, 2018

For more information, contact

Boscov’s Travel at

1.800.782.5605

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GARDEN CLUB NEWS

The new officers for the Ali Ghan Garden Club are Don

Hansel-President and Gregg Viands– Secretary-Treasurer.

A special thank you is extended to Becky Beachy, Tina Bon-

ner, Darcy DuVall, Mary Freeman, Don Hansel, Regina Hansel,

Lil Jacobs, Barb Sweitzer, Mark Sweitzer, and Regina Whitaker

for decorating the patio, dining room area, ballroom, Mecca

Room, and Sultan Bar for the holidays. Your hard work is ap-

preciated!

From Potentate Bill DuVall and the 2017 Divan

On Nov. 17th, Illustrious Sir Bill DuVall presented plaques to Regina

Hansel (left), Becky Beachy, and Lil Jacobs for their support and dedication

to Ali Ghan Shrine. Barb Sweitzer also received a plaque.

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