Oct 2019 VOL. 87, NO 10

7811 Rockwood Lane

Austin, Texas 78757 512-480-0812

www.benhurshrine.org Articles due NLT 15th of the month

DON'T FORGET

BHS Stated Meeting—Oct 17th

Vampire Ball—Oct 19th

Early Voting starts—Oct 21st

Ben Hur Shrine Parking Lot - Oct 12, 2019

Cooking starts at 10:00 am

Event open to the public so share and bring your friends

Oct 2019 2

BEN HUR SHRINE

CHARTED AUGUST 16, 1892

7811 Rockwood Lane

Austin, Texas 78757

Phone 512-480-0812

Fax 512-479-4060

www.benhurshrine.org

secretary@benhurshrine.org

recorder@benhurshrine.org

BEN HUR OFFICE HOURS

Mon - Fri 9:30am to 3:30pm

Closed on Major Holidays

ILLUSTRIOUS SIR JEFF CLARK

2019 POTENTATE jjusn78@msn.com 512-789-3038

ROMEO DENGHEL……….……...CHIEF RABBAN

rdenghel@gmail.com 512- 554-6356

PAUL PENNINGTON…....ASSISTANT RABBAN

plpennington@gmail.com 512-567-6920

DENNIS MOTLEY….HIGH PRIEST & PROPHET

dennismotley65@gmail.com 512-844-8374

CHUCK “FESTER” JONES…..ORIENTAL GUIDE

fatboyfab1955@gmail.com 512-797-0718

BILLY J JAMES………………………..TREASURER

billjjames1@gmail.com 512-925-6676

SAM STIMSON, PhD…………………..RECORDER

s_stimson@att.net 512-796-4179

Entertainment Chair

Gene & Bridgette Payne

Entertainment Committee

Brazia Payne, Starlynn Payne, Bruce & Liz Lewis

Ruth Ramirez, Ted & Charla Robertson,

Shelbie Reiswig, Craig Reiswig, Brenda W Sholin,

Russell Jones, John Cooper, John Wood,

Travis & Amanda Powell, James & Janet Heineman

Mac & Laura Cutler, Lana Stone

Insurance Chairman

Gerald “Jerry” Carruth

Insurance Committee

Ill Sir Jeff Clark, Potentate, Chief Rabban Romeo

Denghel, David Caylor,

Recorder, Sam Stimson, PhD

Legal Counsel

Gerald C. “Jerry” Carruth

Masonic Relations

Danny Kleen

$100 Million Dollar Club

John Blair

Parade Marshal

Anthony DeFrancisis

Parliamentarian

Gerald C. “Jerry” Carruth

Photographer

Gene Payne, Ramon Reyes

Public Relations

Fred “Buddy” Funderburgh

Sickness & Distress

Nobility APPOINTED STAFF

Administrative Potentate’s Aide

Ill Sir Ed Whitmore, PP

Administrative Aide-de-Campe (Protocol)

Ill Sir Ed Bromstad, PP

Administrative Assistant for Office

Lisa Hollon

Building & Grounds Manager

Stanley Anderson

Chaplain

David McBride

Colonel of Units

Ill Sir Silas Powell, PP

Donor Relations

Dennis Motley, H.P. & P.

APPOINTED STAFF (Cont)

APPOINTED DIVAN

Temple Director - Jim Kinley

Captain of the Guard - Ferril “F.C.” Smith, MD

Outer Guard - Robin Shannon

1st Ceremonial Master -

2nd Ceremonial Master - Russell Jones

STATED MEETING

Ben Hur Shrine meets on the 3rd Thursday of the

month. The next stated meeting will be Oct 17,

2019. YOUR 2019 DUES CARD IS REQUIRED!

Oct 2019 3

POTENTATE’S MESSAGE - jjusn78@msn.com

RECORDER - s_stimson@att.net

You have probably received the email from Imperial with your 2020

dues notice. You can pay your dues by sending a check to the office,

use the pay option on the website, or call the Secretary Lisa and

give her your credit card number. You dues must be paid NLT

December 31, 2019 for you to remain current. If you have already

paid your dues and have not received your 2020 sticker for your

dues card, please call the Recorder. I have a supply in my office and can mail one out

to you, or you can just drop by and pick one up.

If you are behind on your dues, remember Ben Hur will keep you on the books for 2

years. Give me a call at 512-480-0812 and lets talk about it. There are many options

available to help you get back in good standing. We don't want to loose you.

Nobles and Ladies of Ben Hur,

It is October and we are in the downhill slide of 2019. The Circus

was a great event and we had a modest turnout. The time for Fall

events is here.

October 12th is Director’s Staff Chili cook-off and be careful with the

Halloween goers. Kiddos walking to get a trick or a treat. We have

our Chief Rabban’s Vampire Ball and I hope everyone has a frightful

time.

Remember we need to have all officers elected for next year done by October 31st per

General Order Number 1.

Make sure you mark your calendar for December 14th for the Temple Christmas Party

and Toy Dance. This has always been a tradition lately to support Solomon Lodge in

their Masonic Santa to give toys to needy and deserving kids.

Our Imperial Potentates “Just One” campaign is what we have been talking about for

years. If each Noble brings in one new member, we can double our membership.

Have a great October and “See you in the Funny Paper”.

Jeff Clark-Potentate

Oct 2019 4

Chief Rabban - rdenghel@gmail.com

Ladies and Nobles,

The 2019 Ben Hur Shrine Circus is behind us. I want to thank all

the volunteers who helped make this year’s circus a success! We

had a lot of volunteers and the food was excellent. It was very

nice to see everyone working together.

This year we had approximately 12,300 people attending the

circus. For me, the most memorable moment was when I gave

away my last circus pin. It was after the last show when I decided to walk around the

HEB Center one last time to make sure things were in order. I saw a little girl about

three years old wearing one of our junior fezzes so I asked her “Do you have a fez

too?” She then started to tell me all about the circus. She was very animated and

described in detail every act she saw. Her grandparents were with her, and they had

probably heard all of it before, but they patiently waited for her to finish talking. I

reached into my pocket and took out the circus pin. When I told her that it was my last

circus pin and she could have it, her face lit up with joy. She grabbed it in her little

hand, and the pin was almost as big as her palm. She looked at it for a few seconds,

then, in a very serious voice told me “This is awesome! I’m going to keep this and put

it on something great!” I’m sure she’ll be back next year.

The carnival at the Round Rock Premium Outlets has been postponed. We are still

working on the details of that fundraiser. Meanwhile, we will have a carnival at the Dell

Diamond starting on October 24th through November 3rd. Please help your Shrine make

this a successful fundraiser by stopping by and telling your friends about the carnival.

The Vampire Ball is sold out, and the waiting list is growing. We are doing our best to

accommodate everyone. A simple way to help your Shrine with this fundraiser is to

donate items for the silent and live auctions. Please contact me at 512-554-6356 and/

or rdenghel@gmail.com for details.

Fraternally,

Romeo Denghel

Oct 2019 5

Fun at the Circus

Oct 2019 6

FUN AT THE CIRCUS Con’t

Oct 2019 7

ORIENTAL GUIDE - fatboyfab1955@gmail.com

Howdy Nobles and Ladies

The circus was mucho fun and it was a pleasure working with our group. Everyone just jumped in and did what was

needed. Thanks guys and gals, it was fun, fun, fun. While walking around the circus floor during intermission a young

lady came up, hugged me

and said she is a Shriner Kid. Tonie was treated at the

Shreveport Children’s Hospital from 16 months to

about 8 years old. She wore leg braces and had several

surgeries. She was there with her family and thanked me. She was proud of what happened and allowed me

to share it with you and told her kids that I was part of what helped her. Tonie will always support

Shriners. Pam and I have had the pleasure of meeting many Shriner kids and parents this year and listened

to their story. Makes everything worth it. Thanks to everyone for for making Tonie's story happen. Ben

Hur Shrine Proud .

Chuck "Fester" Jones

James and Janet Heineman, James and Joan McConnell, Pam and I visited the

Highland Lakes Shrine Club September Meeting. Hung out with some good folks and had a great time. Visit if you get a chance. Rich said they have some upcoming events

and could always use the help.

Shake the Bucket

10/2/19 and 11/1/19

Marble Falls Parade

(Night Parade_ 11/22/19)

OCT 2019 8

CHANGES TO GENERAL ORDER NO. 1 AFFECT CLUB/UNIT ELECTIONS/REPORTING

The 2019-20 General Order No. 1 has been posted online at Shriners Village. There is a

new article that now covers Unit and Shrine Club Leader Information. (a) Election of

Officers: The election of Club/Unit officers shall be held on or before October 31st each

year. (b) Duty of Club/Unit Secretary: On or before November 30th of each year,

provide to the Temple Recorder or update within WebFez, the presently elected Club/

Unit officers for the ensuing Shrine Year including verified name, address, telephone

number(s), email addresses and other relevant information. (c) Duty of Temple

Recorder. Ensure that all Clubs/Units of the Temple have been created within the

WebFez and populated with the current officers and members. There is more

information in the General Order 1 pertaining to this subject to include more specific

duties and requirements.

LIFE MEMBERSHIP QUESTIONS

I have been asked frequently about Endowed Membership in Ben Hur. Here is an

explanation of the current financial requirements. Dues for the Shrine are broken down

to 3 categories. Temple Dues, Per Capita, and Hospital Assessment. A Noble can be

exempt from payment of one or all three categories. Life Per Capita Member cost is 30

times the Per Capita Tax, or $900. Permanent Contributing Member cost is $150. Life

Membership at Ben Hur depends on your age. Under age 65 the cost is $1500 and over

age 65 is $750. Bottom line, if you don’t want to pay any dues at all for the rest of your

life the total cost would be: Under age 64 - $2550. Over age 65 - $1800. If you are still

confused, just call the Recorder.

LOS “CLUE” Fund Raiser

was a big hit, with a Bat in

the Courtyard

For the first time since recorded history

the board game CLUE came to life at

Ben Hur. The LOS Fundraiser had a full

house for the popular board game with

each table a player and the Butler

“Mike” narrating the play. It was a long

game, but as you can see, at least 4 of

the members of Team Divan prevailed

and solved the mystery. (Sam and

Jeannette Stimson, Fester and Pam

Jones, James and Janet Heineman).

Watch this publication for the next op-

portunity to play the game, you won’t

regret it.

Oct 2019 9

HIGH PRIEST AND PROPHET - dennismotley65@gmail.com

The Breaking Benjamin show at the Austin 360 Amphitheater has

come and gone. I would like to thank everyone who helped sell

CD’s at the show. SHC is also very grateful. I have included a few

pictures so you can see the fun we had out there.

Photographer,

Next time position

your self with your

back to the sun

Oct 2019 10

OCT 2019

BE SURE AND CHECK WWW.BENHURSHRINE.ORG FOR

LATEST DATES AND TIMES. CALENDARS CAN CHANGE.

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

01 02 03 04 05 BHS BOD

RENTAL

LOH off site

06 07 08 09 10 11 12 RENTAL TEXANA 123 MINI-Bs TRAILBLAZERS

VB Rehearsals

PROVOST

GUARD

HLSC

LOS

STATED

CHILI

COOK OFF

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 DIRECTORS

STAFF

PROVOST

PRACTICE

WILCO SC

NILE

OFF SITE

BHS

STATED

TRANSPORTER

RENTAL BHS

MURDER

MYSTERY

20 21 22 23 24 25 26 EARLY

VOTING

EARLY

VOTING

EARLY

VOTING

CLOWNS

EARLY

VOTING

CARBOYS

EARLY

VOTING

EARLY

VOTING

27 28 29 30 31 EARLY

VOTING

EARLY

VOTING

Texana

Lodge

EARLY

VOTING

EARLY

VOTING

EARLY

VOTING

Oct 2019 11

NOV 2019

BE SURE AND CHECK WWW.BENHURSHRINE.ORG FOR

LATEST DATES AND TIMES. CALENDARS CAN CHANGE.

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

01 02 VOTING

RENTAL AUSTIN #12 EVENT

03 04 05 06 07 08 09 TEXANA #123 ELECTION DAY

TRAVIS CTY RENTAL BHS BOD

LOH—OFF SITE LOS STATED CEDAR PARK PARADE

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 RENTAL MINI B’s TRAILBLAZERS

PATROL PROVOST GUARD

RENTAL NILE FEST

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 DIRECTORS

STAFF WILCO SC PROVOST PRACT.

GOLF BHS STATED TRANSPORTERS

DECORATE THE TEMPLE

24 25 26 27 28 29 30 CLOWN CARBOYS

THANKSGIVING TEMPLE CLOSED

TEMPLE CLOSED

Oct 2019 12

On September 16, 2019 Live Oak Lodge 304 in Kyle, Tx presented Ben Hur Noble PM

Steve Cook with the Golden Trowel Award. Live Oak WM Noble Ricky Hayes presented it to Steve while his mother Dorthy, wife Lynn, and son Noble Kyle looked on. The

greatest award Mason can give another Mason is the Golden Trowel. There were a large number of Ben Hur Nobles present. A great Mason brother. Steve Cook is a fairly

new member to Ben Hur, and he can be seen at most events pitching in and working hard. Congratulations Noble Steve.

Oct 2019 13

DIRECTORS STAFF CHILI COOK-OFF AT BEN HUR

OCTOBER 12, 2019 AT 10am

ENTRY DEADLINE : OCTOBER 11. 2019

ENTRY FEE FOR CHILI $50 AND $25 FOR BEANS

CASH PRIZES FOR 1ST, 2ND, AND 3RD PLACE CHILI TEAMS

CASH PRIZE FOR 1ST PLACE BEANS

COOKING STARTS AT 10AM

CHILI TURN IN AT 12:30PM

BEAN TURN IN AT 1PM

The cook-off is open to a limited number of teams while the fun is open

to all. Cook-off rules are provided on the registration form. For more

information contact John Wood at 512-902-8282.

This event is open to the public so please share this

information with anyone who may be interested!

Oct 2019 14

CROSSWORD OF THE MONTH

DISTRICT 47 & 50 LODGES

ACROSS

5 #127

6 #1354

7 #89

9 #220

10 #432

11 #123

12 #336

14 #12

15 #1190

DOWN

1 #338

2 #484

3 #222

4 #181

8 #96

Oct 2019 15

2019 CHARIOT BOOSTER CLUB

YES! I WANT TO BE A BOOSTER

Enclosed please find my check in the amount of $_______

[ ] ONE LINE (single name) - $25 per year

[ ] ONE LINE (Mr. & Mrs. or two names) - $25 per year

[ ] TWO LINES (Yours and your Lady’s name on 2 lines - $45 per year

NAME(S): _____________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

Mail to the Temple Secretary.

NOTICE: Did YOUR name get dropped this edition? Remember to check the date following your

name. Next edition will drop all dates to 09/19! Send in the form below TODAY with your

$25 to become/remain a loyal booster club member.

Greg & Ann Murrow 04/35

Ralph & Vera Reasor 01/24 Andrea & Brad Cole, PP 10/23

Margaret & Bob Kelly, PP 10/23 Imp. Sir Jim & Lady Alice Smith 07/23

Dottie Hughes & Alan Mulder 07/23 Kathy & Randy Wimbish 02/23

Heather & Rob Kelly, Jr 02/23 Louise J Hein 02/23

Dale & Barbara Dugger 09/22 Duke & Tracey Dugger 09/22

Alfred & Ellie Blaschke 03/22 Hubert & Dorothy Cook 02/22

Brian & Carol Vance 12/21 David & Samon Isbell 10/21

Vernon & Leona Milton 09/21

In Memory or Gail Carruth 09/21 Gerald "Jerry" Carruth 09/21

In Memory of Gus Carlson 02/21 Doris Grabo 12/20

Jack Neal 10/20 Forest & Doris Cruse 10/20

Ron & Jami Dewees 09/20 WILCO Shrine Club 09/20

Jim & Donna King 07/20

Herb & Shirley Canada 07/20

Jerry & Bea Hohman 07/20 James & Janet Heineman 07/20

Brenda Willis Scholin 06/20 Bill Manning 05/20

In Memory of Betty Anderson 04/20 Stan Anderson 04/20

In Memory of Russell Walker 03/20 Romeo & Holly Denghel 03/20

Chuck and Pam Jones 03/20 Charles Campbell 03/20

Mike & Marianne Barry, PP 02/20 Tom Arbuckle 02/20

Jerry Comegys 01/20 Robert Martin 01/20

Bobby G Harden 01/20

Highland Lakes Shrine Club 01/20 In Memory of Don Lee 12/19

David & Juanell Yeager 11/19 Chandler & Jo Ann Davis 11/19

Prairie Lea Lodge #114 11/19 Tom & Judy Schneider 11/19

Ron & Kay Harrison, PP 10/19 Billy D & Alice Edmondson 10/19

Oct 2019 16

BLACK CAMEL REPORT

Lawrence R House 8/8/2019

Your Ad could go here!

Oct 2019 17

Oct 2019 18

This page is

left open because no units

thought they had anything interestin

g to say.

Come on Nobles let everyone know what you

are doing.

CAPITAL CITY CARBOYS CLOWNS DIRECTORS STAFF GOLF LEGION OF HONOR

LIZZYTEERS MINI B’S PATROL PROVOST GUARD TRAILBLAZERS

HIGHLAND LAKES SHRINE CLUB MOTORCYCLE CLUB WILCO SHRINE CLUB

TRANSPORTER CLUB TRAVEL CLUB

IF PEOPLE DON’T KNOW, HOW CAN YOU GROW.

Oct 2019 19

Ben Hur Shriners

7811 Rockwood Lane

Austin, TX 78757

(512) 480-0812

NON PROFIT ORG. U.S. Postage

PAID Permit 1120 Austin, Texas

TIME DATED MATERIAL

DO NOT DELAY

BEN HUR NOBLES WITH BIRTHDAYS IN OCTOBER

10/1

Edward Whitmore, PP

Albert J Stowell

Stanford C Todd 10/2

Henry E Shoenfelt II

Robin B Shannon 10/3

Melvin W Bilich

William E Knox

Michael E Dosier

Gerald A Beathard, Jr

Daniel Vessels 10/4

Forest M Cruse, Sr

Kervin W Warnke

William E Davenport II 10/5

Danny K Bell 10/6

Gail F Duncan

Marcus J Flake

10/7

Bobby J Tiner

John H Schlueter II

10/8

Charles H Bradford

Robert C Livengood Sr

Charles W Pickering 10/11

Rev Don R Long 10/12

Greg L Roland

Robert M Mallett

Marvin G Gammage

Blair D Hibbert 10/13

Ronnie H Lee PP

Robert G Carroll 10/15

William L Brown

Zackery A Tedder

Kain T Dodd

10/16

Russel E Hain

Virgil S Wulfson, Jr

Howard C Anderson

Maxie E Brune, Jr

Christopher D Garner 10/17

Conrad J Levenduski 10/19

Richard F Smith

Marcus G Garcia

Jason M Castlebury

Clint P Chapman 10/20

Glen E Peters

Jeffrey W Moss

Boyce J Freitag 10/22

Elvin J Pederson 10/24

James W French, PE

Ronald L Agnew

10/25

Aubrey L Wallace, Jr

10/26

Sam E Stimson, PhD

Billy E Henline II 10/27

Michael A Von Ohlen 10/28

Fred E Funderburgh

Fermin Ortiz 10/29

J.R. Ferreri

James M Worley

Shawn E Moore 10/30 Richard D Carpenter

Joe E Smith

Oliver S Kitzman, Jr 10/31

Albert A Taub

Brian Price, PP