PERRYSBURG, OHIO ZENOBIA SHRINERS November 2018

November 2018 Page 9

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The Pote’s NotesSPREADTHE WORD

OFFICIAL CALL OF THE POTENTATE:NOBILITY OF ZENOBIA

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MONTHLYSTATED MEETING

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Thursday, November 8at 8048 Broadstone Boulevard

Perrysburg, OH 43551Stated Meeting 7:30 p.m.

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ATTEST: RICHARD G. FRIES, RECORDER

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The Illustrious Sir. Edward A.“Ike” Isaacson left us recently tojoin his beloved wife of 60years, Mary, in resting. He doesso with a lifetime legacy of ser-vant leadership to his commu-nity. After his Libbey HighSchool graduation in 1954, heserved two years in the U.S.Navy, leading to more than 20-plus years in the Naval Air Re-serve. Ike also had 60-plus yearsof active membership and lead-ership with Bethel LutheranChurch, 60-plus years member-ship to the International Broth-erhood of Electrical Workers,Local #8, not to mention hisfamily, Masonry and Shrine in-volvement.The Monclova, Ohio, resident

was a 32nd Degree Mason ofNorthern Light Lodge #40 and aZenobia Shriner. In the ZenobiaHighlanders he served two termsas president and seven as financeofficer. His breadth of involve-ment included multiple execu-tive roles including: trustee,president Ohio Shrine Associa-tion, president Great LakesShrine Association, ZenobiaRoadrunners, Royal Order ofJesters and commander of theLegion of Honor. With his Shrine travels for

children to and from Shrinerhospitals, assistance in puttingon numerous successful ShrineCircuses, Ike received his Divanline appointment in 1992. It wasDecember of 1997 at a stated

meeting that the Illustrious P.P.Fred Leverton nominated Ike forIllustrious Potentate of ZenobiaTemple for 1998. The ballet castwas unanimous in support ofIke’s nomination. In his free time, Ike served on

the board of BOOST (Buildingon Our Strength Together), amental health support group, theadvisory board of Beatrice W.Owens Assembly, and Interna-tional Order of Rainbows forGirls. He and Mary also volun-teered as EMTs and firefightersfor Monclova Township. In his passing, Ike leaves be-

hind four children, their spouses,10 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren with three more onthe way. His legacy of love forfamily, faith and community is alarge one. His outreach amongsthis multiple memberships, lead-ership roles and involvementtouched the lives of so many.Ike’s definition of family ex-tended beyond his relatives, butall those in life that you collectedalong the way on your journey tolove and care for each other. Ike quoted Will Rogers say-

ing, “I never met a man I didn’t

like” and always wore a smile.We celebrate Ike’s legacy as aservant leadership and willhonor all of his contributions.Ike’s outreach and involvementduring his lifetime will offer usmemories to continue movingforward with his passion formaking a difference and positivechange that touched so manylives.

EDWARD A. “IKE” ISAACSON1936 - 2018

On September 9, 2018,Shriners in Northwest Ohio losta dedicated Brother and Shriner.Ill. Sir Gerald A. (Jerry) Bryantmoved peacefully on to the ce-lestial lodge in the sky. NobleJerry served as Potentate ofZenobia in 1997 and was sup-ported by his Lady Kathy.Jerry was raised a Master

Mason in Robinson LockeLodge No. 659 and was a mem-ber of both Scottish Rite andYork Rite bodies. As a Shrinerhe was active in the Director’sStaff Unit, and served as theTemple Ceremonial Director forseveral years.Being elected to the Board of

Governors of the Shriners Hos-pital for Children - Chicago wasa proud moment for him. Hegained emeritus status after serv-ing 10 years on the board, andcontinued to attend for morethan 10 years following.

Jerry’s career was an educa-tor, with 18 years at OwensCommunity College. He was theDean of Continuing Educationand later became the Director ofAuxiliary Services. Prior toOwens, he was a coordinator/su-pervisor at Penta County JuniorVocational School for 15 years.Ill. Sir Bryant was a proud

Shriner and enjoyed serving hisfellow Nobles. He was interestedin helping Zenobia move for-ward in a proper way. He chairedthe 2000 Committee, whichguided the move from MadisonAvenue to Broadstone Boule-vard. Jerry’s support of Zenobiawill be missed.We express our sympathy to

his lady, Kathy, and his family.Ill. Sir Bryant will be remem-bered as a good leader in theZenobia Shrine and a strong sup-porter of the Shrine hospital sys-tem.

Well done good and faithfulservant. Enter now into the joyof your Lord.

Eulogy

ILL. SIR GERALD A. BRYANT1934 - 2018

It is the responsibility of the Units - Clubs -Affiliates to report any changes or

corrections in the clubs and units listings to the Hadji Editor or Zenobia Recorder

Greeting Nobles! Here’s hoping all had a great time at the Fall Ceremonial! The

Divan went to extreme efforts to make this memorable for all. Clubsand units play an integral part in generating excitement. The SpringCeremonial had over 200+ Shriners witness our new Nobles beinginitiated. It was impressive. There’s no reason it cannot happen again.Many events have taken place since my last dialogue with the

membership. GLSA was held in Grand Rapids, Michigan, this year.It was great to see our Imperial Potentate, Sir Jim Cain, and his LadyPatsy, again. We also got to see Imperial Assistant Rabban, Sir JimSmith, and his Lady Alice; Imperial High Priest and Prophet, Sir BillBailey, and his Lady Debbie, and Imperial Captain of the Guard Sir,Larry Leib, and his Lady Debbie. A tradition dating back 40+ years that occurs as GLSA, is that

the Zenobia Divan decorates the Potentate’s room while he and hisLady are at their counterpart’s dinner. The theme is whatever theDivan comes up with, but is usually based on information they’vegathered while going through the Divan line. Lady Chris and I wereentertained by our room being strewn with prescription vials (LadyChris is a pharmacist), balloons, socks, desserts and coffee. The Po-tentate loves coffee and desserts. Socks are another issue. Still find-ing socks and prescription bottles now. Drank the coffee and ate thedesserts.The Second Annual Sportsmen’s Extravaganza was a huge suc-

cess. Final numbers are being calculated, and attendance was up overlast year, so the side raffles by units, Masonic lodges and outsidevendors benefited. The revised layout of the convention center forthis fundraiser made a difference. Thank you to the Sportsmen’s Ex-travaganza committee for their efforts and to all volunteers and par-ticipants. The Divan Ladies Style Show was the following weekend and

was successful. If your lady was not an attendee at this event, pleasemake this a “can’t miss” calendar item for next year. Their attentionto detail makes this an “elegant” event. The Divan Ladies play a veryimportant role at Zenobia and keep the board members on game andfocused. Frankly, much of what you see at our Shrine events wouldnot happen without them.Safe Halloween was October 28, at the Shrine. Last year’s event

had a large turnout, and this year’s should be no different. Units,clubs and Masonic lodges participating make this a huge success.Thanks to all volunteers for their efforts.Shriners Hospitals for Children Chicago visited the University of

Findlay, October 18 and 19. This has been an annual event startedfive years ago. The Chicago Shrine Hospital Staff hosts a seminar inconjunction with the school’s medical program and students are

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ZENOBIA HADJIIssued monthly except during July and August

ZENOBIA SHRINERS8048 Broadstone Blvd., Perrysburg, Ohio 43551Telephone (419) 661-9200 • Fax (419) 661-1600

E-mail: recorder@zenobiashriners.com

EDITOR’S COMMITTEEJohn Mershon, Chairman (e-mail: jlpmershon@msn.com)Richard Reder, Assistant Editor

ELECTED DIVANTom Binder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PotentateDan Slavin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chief RabbanBoyd Durain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assistant RabbanIsaac Demarest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .High Priest & ProphetTy Stout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oriental GuideDavid Coy, CPA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TreasurerDick Fries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Recorder/Business Manager

TRUSTEESEric Anderson, Chmn. Mark Bowlick Jerry CrouchRon Stout Brian Ramsey, PP Bob Barkhimer (Em) H. “Bud” Crary (Em)

IMPERIAL COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVESTom Binder, Potentate Dan Slavin, CR Boyd Durain, ARIsaac Demarest, HP&P Oscar Oehmler, PP (Emeritus)Imp. Sir Bernard Lemieux, MD, PP (Advitam)

SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDRENChicago Board of Governors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jerry CrouchAssociate Board Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Keith Tuttle, PPEmeritus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jeffrey Kuhn, PP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gerald Bryant, PP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Imperial Sir Dr. Bernard Lemieux, PPErie Board of Governors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wallace PowellBoard Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Charles Murphy, PPEmeritus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C. Douglas Curry, PPCincinnati Board of Governors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dennis Gable, PPBoard Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Troy HawkinsEmeritus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Jerry Argabrite, PP

APPOINTED OFFICERSTodd Miller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .First Ceremonial MasterDoug McGee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Second Ceremonial MasterRev. Hugh Bowland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ChaplainKen Janicki . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Director of UnitsNorm Burrow, Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MarshalKeith Quillin, Ralph Pritts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assistant MarshalsRobert Fries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Captain of the GuardRalph Pritts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Outer Guard

AMBASSADORSChief Ambassador . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Charles E. InsleyAmbassador-at-Large . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Herm McCrearyFindlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ron StoutFirelands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Herm McCrearyFremont . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jim MannningNorthwest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Charles BowersOttawa County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ron StoutTiffin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jerry CrouchVan Wert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .George A. WinnieAdvertising of activities and fund raising in this publication are for Shrinersactivities and not for the Shrine Hospitals, unless indicated otherwise.

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Zenobia Shrine Hall can be rented. Call Dick Friesat 419-661-9200, ext. 123, for open rental dates anddetails of renting the hall.

The Pote’s NotesSPREAD THE WORD

Continued from page 9encouraged to attend. Topics revolved around the orthopedic ad-vancements and treatments used in our Shrine Hospitals.Zenobia was tasked to support a fundraiser for our Shrine Hospi-

tals at the recent Lynyrd Skynyrd Show at the Huntington Center inToledo. Shriners engaged the concert attendees and sold LynyrdSkynyrd CDs with a chance to win a Lynyrd Skynyrd autographedguitar. On short notice, Zenobia had 30 Shriners and their ladieswork through the crowds. Attendees were glad to donate. Thanks toall who participated.Be safe in your travels and we will see you at our upcoming

events.Fraternally,

Thomas Binder, PotentateZenobia Shriners

RETIRING HADJI EDITORThe present Hadji editor and his assistant editor, Noble

Richard Reder, are announcing their retirement from theirresponsibilities for the Zenobia Shrine Hadji effective afterthe January 2019 Hadji publication.

I have been the Hadji editor for just over 14 years. Itis time to pass on the responsibility of this publication ofthe Zenobia Shrine to another editor. I want to thank NobleRichard Reder for all of his help in making this publicationa success. I also want to thank the contributions of PastPotentates, and the two Recorders I worked with to com-plete each issue. I also want to thank the authors of unitand club submissions to the Hadji. There were two PastPotentates, when in office, who always called me on aSunday evening, about 8 p.m., to discuss the upcomingHadji issue, as I was about to watch my favorite programof the week. I want them to know that I knew how toquickly push the record button on my remote when Iheard the phone ring.

Next month, the Nobles will be introduced to the newHadji editor.

Noble John Mershon, Hadji Editor

Save the Date

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Doors open at 2:30 p.m.

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Or 419-310-2102 for tickets

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Dear Nobles,Grace and peace to you and

yours. The wonder of the seasonis all around us. The leaves havechanged and the trees are all butbare of foliage. It’s November innorthwest Ohio and southeasternMichigan. For you who followcollege football, this is a time ofleague championships or justwait until next year.November also is the month

of the beginning of the holidayseason. The Great AmericanFeast of Thanksgiving begins therush to buy, buy, buy. Yet, thereis more to be thankful for than aturkey and a pumpkin pie. It is inknowing that as Shrine/Masonsyou help boys and girls withphysical and developmentalneeds. What greater joy is therethan to know that a smile can begiven, a leg can be straightenedor a prosthetic can make thelame walk.Can there be a greater reason

to be thankful than to know bythe loyalty of your obligations alittle one can also be thankfulthat you cared enough to help?I ask that when you sit down

to your holiday meal, be it muchor meager, remember to givethanks to the Great Creator. Praythat on the Trestle Board of Lifeyou may be thankful for yourblessings. We can never thankour Creator enough, but as youlook around you have enough forwhich to be thankful.

Peace,Hugh W. Bowland, D.Min.Chaplain, Zenobia Shrine

PS: What day is it?

Circus, Onions, SportsmenRaffle, and now back to Circus.We do have some other things todo – parades, Imperial Session,Ohio Shrine Association, GreatLakes Shrine Association, Po-tentate’s Ball, New Year Party,East West Shrine Game, Cere-monials, stated meetings. Timeflies when you are having fun,another year is coming to aclose.We are gearing up for the Cir-

cus. The end of this month westart the two for one ticket sales.Hope everyone can sell at leastone $100 Circus ad this year. Ifwe could all sell just one $100ad, our Circus would be a greatsuccess.Fall Ceremonial is scheduled

for November 3, at Zenobia inPerrysburg. Please talk to yourfriends at lodge and see if theywould like to become a Shrinerat Zenobia. The Sportsmen Raffle is ex-

pected to be as successful as lastyear. The time at the raffle waslike a party and the flow of theevent moved along well. Thanksto all who helped with the eventand a special thanks to all whopurchased tickets. The stated meeting is Novem-

ber 8, starting at 7:30 p.m. Hopeyou can join us.

Yours in the Faith,Dick Fries, Recorder

CABIRI It is with great sadness that I

report that the Black Camel hastaken two of our Past Poten-tates – Illustrious Sirs JerryBryant (1997) and Ed “Ike”Isaacson (1998). Both Jerry andIke were very active membersand their smiles and efforts willbe missed. Our deepest sympa-thies to their families.Great Lakes Shrine Associa-

tion, which Ike was a Past Presi-dent, was held in September inGrand Rapids, Michigan. Zeno-bia’s Divan and Past Potentate’sDennis Gable, Joe Bublick andCharlie Murphy, as well as sev-eral other Nobles, were there,making a strong showing forZenobia. Thanks guys andgals.This along with our unit andclub activities is what makes ourShrine Center work.The Sports Extravaganza will

be history by the time you readthis. Hopefully, you were in-volved. I know that there were alot of folks selling tickets. I willbe coming back from the OhioMasonic Home on the day ofthe event. I hope to get there toenjoy the fun and purchase a50/50 ticket. As I recall, lastyear’s winner got $4,000.00 andmany others won a lot of differ-ent prizes.Illustrious Sir and Circus Di-

rector Dennis Gable kicked offthe 2019 Shrine Circus. Let’s sella bunch of ads and volunteer tohelp out. This is one of ourbiggest money makers and adsafter expenses are all profit. Get well wishes to Illustrious

Sirs Wayne Bishop, Carl Eakes,John Gumpf, Jack Storey andDave Walker.

Bernie Welniak P.P., 330

FINDLAY SHRINE CLUB

Greetings Nobles,It has been a wonderful sum-

mer, but fall is now upon us. Letus give thanks for all that wehave enjoyed this year and makeit be known to all our friends andfamily when we celebrateThanksgiving on November 22. The Findlay SC / K of C Ban-

quet is coming on the 27th ofNovember. Mark your calendar,we will want to make a goodshowing. Our Christmas banquet will

be Sunday, December 2, at theFindlay Country Club. Pleasemake your reservations as soonas possible by contacting Treas-urer Jim Warren or SecretaryChuck Insley. Please join any or all of these

events or others taking place inand around the Zenobia family.Area Shriners are encouraged tojoin our club and attend ourmeetings, whenever you areable. All are always welcome. If anyone wishes to receive

the Findlay SC newsletter,please get your email address toSecretary Chuck Insley. We meeton the first Saturday of eachmonth at 9 a.m., after the BlueLodge breakfast in the FindlayMasonic Complex, 303 OsbornAvenue. Call Jim / 419-894-6347 or Chuck / 419-293-3485with any inquiries.

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SHRINERS SHOULD BE FAMILIAR WITH AND VISIT THESE WEB SITES:www.shrinersvillage.com beashrinernow.com

Dan Slavin had an opportunity to tour Shriners International Headquarters in Tampa, Florida on October 4, to learn and enjoy the rich history of our fraternity. He also had the honor to meet two Nobles from Amal Shriners from the country of Brasil – Noble Raul Audi Junior, Chef Rabban, and Noble Dr. Marcelo Sans Dodson, Assistant Rabban.

SHRINERS INTERNATIONAL TOUR & MEMBERSHIP SEMINAR

Chief Rabban Dan Slavin and Lady Cindy had the honor to meetand have conversation with one of newest patient ambassadors,Riley Desin, at the recent membership seminar in Tampa, Florida.

Swearing in by Todd Miller. 2019 Highlander officers: Ben Croley, President; BobBarkhimer, Director; Dave Coy, Treasurer, and Dick Reder, Secretary.

Gerry Mazur and Chris Malhoit being installed as Trustee and Vice President ofHighlanders, by Divan Rep. Doug Magee.

HIGHLANDERSA report from Grand Rapids.Dick and Penny Reder, John

and Nancy MacPherson andChris Malhoit were scheduled toattend. Chris had to withdrawdue to personal problems.Penny and I arrived in town

around 3:00 p.m. on Friday, fartoo late to attend the piping com-

petition, which started at noon.If they had been started later inthe day, say 6:00 p.m., we mighthave had a chance to play. So far,we don’t know who participatedor the standings. We do knowthat Medinah was there in force,as well as some from Mizpah,Orak and Mocha. We were ableto get into our rooms right away,which was nice.

The parade stepped off at10:00 a.m., on Saturday, and asI was getting dressed, I found Ihad pulled a Charlie Larkins andforgotten my half hose (rats). Onreflection, I think I could havemarched anyway, somewhere inthe center, and no one wouldhave noticed. Anyway, JohnnyMac was placed dead center inthe front row, and looked great

representing Zenobia. Penny andI watched near the end, and weresurprised that we could hear theband coming several minutes be-fore we could see them. Wouldthe wind carry the sound?Friday nights meal with all

Zenobia people was excellent atthe Cork and Bottle. Saturdaynight we dined by ourselves.The weather was cool, but

bright and sunny under a cloud-less sky, the libations were plen-tiful, as were the fineconversations, altogether a goodtime in a well-attended hospital-ity room, but the trip was a bitdisappointing for us since Icould not be with the otherpipers, part of the reason we at-tended.

Pipey Giggles

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Zenobia Shrine 2019Snowbirds Luncheon

forZenobia Nobles, Ladies, Family and Friends

Monday, March 4, 201911:00 a.m.

Dutch Treat

Der Dutchman3713 Bahia Vista Street

Sarasota, FL 34232

Please RSVP by February 25, 2019Ill. Sir Jeffrey Kuhn

js.kuhn@hotmail.com419-939-3791

Last Chance to Visit Washington D.C. with NO DRIVING!

2 days to tour what you want or go on pre-planned tours, you choose.Price includes 3 nights lodging, transportation and hospitality room.

All this for less than $700 per couple! (Does not include meals).

Thursday, November 8 through Sunday, November 11, 2018.This trip is open to all Shriners, ladies, Masons, family and friends.

Travel with friendly Shrine Legion of Honor members.

Contact Adjutant Douglas LeBay at doug2ol@earthlink.net or (419) 215-5204.

Do not delay as rooms in DC are going fast due to “President’s Parade.”

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1:00 pm-3:00 pm

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Zenobia Shrine8048 Broadstone Blvd.Perrysburg, Ohio 43551RSVP to Mike or Pam Ray

@ 419-902-6132

Legion of Honor installation of officers – left to right: John Brown, Scott Harder, Doug LeBay, DickRuffier, Tom Binder, Steve Bond and Boyd Durain.

Zenobia Findlay Clowns and Tiffin Hornets make presentations in honor of Zenobia Emeritus Am-bassador Shorty Schubert, Tiffin Hornet and Findlay Clown, and Don Varnes, Tiffin Hornet member,to Shrine Transportation Fund and Shrine Hospital for Children.

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New Year’s PartyAttention All Units & Clubs!!!

SAVE THE DATEPlease tell your members that Zenobia is having its annual New Years Party

at the Zenobia Temple.

Saturday, January 5, 2019 5:00 p.m.-11:30 p.m.

Tickets are $25.00 per personHurry space is limited!!! Only 100 Tickets will be sold.

Tickets for this Adult Party are available to Shriners, Family & Friends.

We will be having Horse Racing with funnymoney & Euchre Tournament.

Hors d'oeuvres • BYOB (mixes provided)Please RSVP: Todd Miller @ 419-344-3851

Zenobia Shrine2019

InstallationOf Officers

SAVE THE DATE01.04.2019ZENOBIA SHRINE TEMPLESTARTS AT 7 PM

Fall Ceremonial Schedule

Saturday, November 3, 20189:00 a.m. / Coffee and Rolls10:00 a.m. / First Section11:30 a.m. / Second Section

12:30 p.m. / LunchUnit & Club Review

Doug McGee and Deven Buck at LynyrdSkynyrd concert.

Isaac and Heather Demarest at LynyrdSkynyrd concert.

Nobles Boyd Durain and Isaac Demarest on Stage at Lynyrd Skynyrd concert. Zenobia with the guitar winner at Lynyrd Skynyrd concert.

Zenobia at Lynyrd Skynyrd booth.

LYNYRD SKYNYRD CONCERT FUNDRAISER

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68th Annual Zenobia Shrine CircusMarch 14-17, 2019

Available only at Zenobia Shrine8048 Broadstone Blvd., Perrysburg

419-661-9200Ticket Office Hours

Monday thru Friday, 10:00 a.m. till 4:00 p.m.Saturday, 10:00 a.m. till 2:00 p.m.

November 26 thru December 21Buy 1 Ticket/Get 1 FreeGood For ALL Shows ALL Dates

ZENOBIA SHRINE HIGHLANDERS

Invites you to our annualChristmas PartySaturday, December 8, 2018

at Zenobia ShrinersLibations at 6 • Dinner at 7

Open barChicken Breast w/gravy

Prime Rib au jusEntertainment by Bob Wurst!

$35Please RSVP by December 1 to:

Chris Malhoit2553 Robinwood Avenue

Toledo, OH 43610419-349-2518 • chris@malhoits.com

Potentate Binder addressing the GLSAmembership on the Zenobia HighlandersPipe and Drum Workshop being held inOctober.

Imperial Sir Jim Smith, Past Imperial Potentate John Cinotto, Imperial PotentateJim Cain, Illustrious Sir Larry Chapel. GLSA hotel room.

GLSA Potentate Ladies.

The GLSA Ladies Luncheon was enjoyed by Zenobia ladies of the Divan and oth-ers.

John MacPherson proudly represents Zenobia as the combined Highlanders leadoff the GLSA parade in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

The “2nd Annual” SportsmanExtravaganza, Zenobia’s newestfundraiser, has been completed.Wow, what another terrificevent! But, more significant wasthe way Nobles stepped up tomake it a success. Each of youshould be proud of the way yousupported this activity. Greatjob, Zenobia! Remember, it willbe returning in 2019, the firstSaturday in October!Now, we turn our focus to the

Circus. It is time to get busy onthose Circus ads. We are already

into November. For ads to re-ceive the 10 percent discount,they must be turned in, with pay-ment, by December 1!What can you do? Contact

those who took out ads in pastyears. Complete the simplepaper work. Attach the payment(and revised ad, if there is one)and drop them off at Zenobia.That is it. Also, you can help an-other Noble get started with adsby going with him for support.Often, it only takes one time andthe Noble will take it from there.

Each Noble is asked to sell atleast one ad. If each Noble did,Zenobia would more than dou-ble its profit. Have you doneyour part?Every unit is challenged to

sell at least five new ads. This ishow everyone can contribute tothe Circus. Plus, each unit willreceived commission checks forthese ads to assist their treasury.A win-win!Finally, we will again be of-

fering the 2-for-1 Holiday Saleat Zenobia. These will be avail-able starting November 26 andending December 21. This isopen to Shriners, Masons, fam-ily and friends, so spread theword. This is the only time allperformances will be offered atthis price. If you would like toassist with ticket sales at Zeno-bia, contact Teri at (419) 661-9200 or Dennis Gable at (419)603-8053. We need your help.Get your ads. Turn them in.

Sell at least one new ad!Thank you for your continued

support of our Circus.

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November 3 – Fall CeremonialNovember 8 – Stated MeetingNovember 11 – Veterans DayNovember 14 – Circus MeetingNovember 22 – Happy Thanksgiving!

November 26-December 21 – 2 for 1 CircusTicket Sale (see ad on page 14)

December 2 – Zenobia Children’s ChristmasParty

December 13 – Stated Meeting – Elections

December 25 – Merry Christmas!December 31 – New Year’s EveJanuary 4 – Officer Installation

November 2018 Page 15

UPCOMING KEY EVENTS

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November 3 – Fall CeremonialNovember 8 – Stated MeetingNovember 11 – Veterans DayNovember 14 – Circus MeetingNovember 22 – Happy Thanksgiving!

November 26-December 21 – 2 for 1 CircusTicket Sale (see ad on page 14)

December 2 – Zenobia Children’s ChristmasParty

December 13 – Stated Meeting – Elections

December 25 – Merry Christmas!December 31 – New Year’s EveJanuary 4 – Officer Installation

LEGION OF HONOR TRIP TO WASHINGTON DC

CLOWNSHidey-Ho Nobles,October was a bit slow with

only a few events, but Novemberhas numerous parades and bal-looning. December is showingsome promise, with additionalballooning events this year. Many may think that you

must live in or near the Findlayarea to join the Zenobia ShrineClowns. You don’t. Our unit islocated in Findlay, as this waswhere the majority lived whenthe unit was formed more than50 years ago. We don’t require you to at-

tend meetings; we ask that youmake those you can. We workwith you to learn to do your

makeup, twist balloons andeverything else required. If you’re looking for a great

time with plenty of rewards,consider joining the Clowns. Allare welcome and your extent ofinvolvement or activity is en-tirely in your hands. We meet on the third Thurs-

day of each month at the ClownBuilding, 1545 Payne Avenue,Findlay. Doors open by 5:30p.m. and we eat at 6:30 p.m.,business meeting follows. Allare welcome to attend. Please letus know in advance if you’recoming, so we have enoughfood. Call Jim / 419-894-6347 orChuck / 419-293-3485 with anyinquiries.

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ZENOBIA CAMPERSHello again from all of your Zenobia Campers!I am a little sad to see No-

vember arrive. That means thatour Camp Outs have come to aclose. True, we continue to gettogether somewhere for a CampIn, however it is not the same!We go to a restaurant and orderfrom their menu, share thefriendships and stories, but nocampfires or sitting out under thestars. Boy do I miss that!!For our September Camp

Out, John and Brenda were ourWagon Masters. They madearrangements with the HancockCounty Fairgrounds in Findlay,for our Camp Out on the 13th-15th. We had our choice of sites,as we were the only ones there. It started with a trip to the

Beer Barrel Pizza and Grill forthe evening meal, then back fora campfire. Friday started with pastries

and coffee at the Wagon Mas-ters. Then a trip to the Neff Mil-itary Museum. After that, a tripto Dietsch Ice Cream for a “lit-tle?” snack. Next was a visit tothe Rail Road Museum. After thelong day, it was back to the campground for a potluck. They werejoined by myself (Rod andEllen) as we were unable to at-tend the entire weekend. Saturday started with break-

fast at Famous South SideRestaurant and then a tour of theHancock County Museum. Theevening meal was at the DarkHorse Restaurant, where theywere joined by Tom and Cindy,who were unable to join for theentire weekend.Thank you John and Brenda!Our last Camp Out for the

year was October 11-14, and hadRod and Ellen as our WagonMasters. They took us to CampPerry. Now we move into our Camp

In season. The first – Novem-ber – will have Dave and Pat asWagon Masters. This also willbe our installation of officers. Until next month, keep the

CAMPFIRES burning! Rod

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2018 - ZENOBIA’S CLUBS & UNITS A-to-ZSchedule of Meetings - Some of the Who, What & When of Zenobia

UNITS Who to Contact MeetsBAND Ron Przybylski 419-539-7753 Inactive: To resume, if new players were to join.CAMPERS John Weslow 419-448-4882 2nd Weekend of Each MonthCLOWNS Chuck Insley 419-293-3485 3rd ThursdayCORVAIRS Dave Gunn 419-592-8384 2nd WednesdayDIRECTORʼS STAFF Sonny Bunde 419-474-6022 3rd TuesdayDRAMATIC CAST Charlie Murphy 419-351-6292 1st MondayEVZONES Ron Przybylski 419-539-7753 2nd WednesdayHIGHLANDERS Bob Barkhimer 419-877-0653 Every TuesdayHORNETS Vaughn Riffle 419-585-5716 3rd Wednesday at Tiffin TempleJEEPSTERS Jack Green 419-457-6488 2nd MondayLANCERS Barry VanHoozen 419-575-3911 1st Saturday at 9:15 a.m.LEGION OF HONOR Steve Bond 419-473-9955 2nd/4th Monday (2nd E-Board, 4th Dinner Meeting)MARKSMEN Eric Anderson 419-460-5608 3rd Thursday at 7:00 p.m. at ZenobiaMOTORCYCLE ESCORT Eric Erickson 419-349-2972 1st TuesdayMOUNTED PATROL E. LeRoy Williams 419-346-2189 Meets - TBDMYSTICS Howard Shirling 419-409-0687 ORIENTAL BAND Van Evener 419-727-9225 Every TuesdayPAST MASTER UNIT Steven Hessler 419-554-4092 Last Saturday of the Month, except July and AugustPATROL Kenneth Janicki 419-882-5657 Every ThursdayPILOTS Jeff Hamons 419-304-0011 3rd ThursdayROADRUNNERS Charles “Skip” Schenck 419-490-3388 10 a.m. second Saturday of January/March/May/September/NovemberTEMPLE GUARDS Ralph Pritts 517-467-1340 1st TuesdayWISEGUYS Robbie Franks 419-514-9666 3rd SaturdayCLUBSFINDLAY Jim Warren 419-894-6347 1st Saturday a.m. (usually)FIRELANDS Tom Gilbert 419-668-5715 1st Monday (usually)FREMONT Ron Stout 419-332-9442 Third ThursdayNORTHWEST Keith Winnie 419-782-6347 4th Thursday (usually)OTTAWA COUNTY John Pekar 419-356-9737 4th Thursday (usually)TIFFIN Ken Foy 419-618-1193 4th Thursday (usually)VAN WERT D. Chris Wilson 419-447-6882 Contact for ScheduleAFFILIATESCABIRI Dennis Gable 419-603-8053 Before Stated MeetingDENDARAH COURT #10 Anita Giles 419-410-8271HILLBILLYʼS CLAN #75 Jimmy “Catfish” Snetz 419-666-3787 Regular Meetings on the 1st Friday of the Month, except July, August and December. Unless otherwise stated

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Articles from the Potentate (except Pote’s Notes), Divan members,Recorder (except Recorder’s Notes), Units, Clubs, Affiliates, ShrineCommitees, Shrine Ambassadors, etc., are DUE THE FIRST MON-DAY OF THE MONTH preceeding publication. ie. May materialsare due by the first Monday in April. This means that if any afore-mentioned groups want their material in the Hadji it is imperativethat the time line be followed. Photo(s), with captions, must besubmitted within 4 days after the event pictured has been con-cluded. If not submitted on time the picture(s) submitted maybe published in the next issue of the Hadji. No picture, withouta caption, can be accepted for publication in the new Hadji afterthe 20th of the month. It will become an item to consider for thenext issue.Clubs, Units and Affiliates are limited to 250 words fortheir column. If a picture with caption is included the article lengthshould be limited to 200 words. The Hadji Editor

OTTAWA COUNTYSHRINE CLUB

Greetings from all of the No-bles and Ladies of the OttawaCounty Shrine Club! – AWHALE OF A CLUB!!Well, we waited all summer,

and it is finally here! COOLERweather! What’s next? Waitingfor WARMER weather??Our September meeting took

place on the 26th, at the CarrollTownship Complex, north ofOak Harbor. We had 27 in atten-dance, which included our Po-tentate, Ill. Sir Tom Binder;Assistant Rabban, Boyd Durainand his Lady Georgia; OrientalGuide, Ty Stout; Divan Repre-sentative and 1st CeremonialMaster, Todd Miller, as well asAmbassador, Ron Stout and hisLady Kathy. A great showing ofour Divan! In addition, therewere 18 members of our cluband two visitors! That is a total

HILLBILLY NOTESCuzzins and Flatlanders,Hey y’all, as the new Raban

of the Clan 75, I been told I’m towrite some words to put in thishere Hadji. Good thing this unitis called the Hillbillies cause myspell’in and use of them Englishwords ain’t the best.Here goes. We welcomed

three new cuzzins into the Clanon Sunday, August 26. Themladies took in one new gal.Tiffany Harder, the lady to ScottHarder (new cuzzin). Not onlythat, Tiffany is the new PossumQueen for the 2018/2019 year.We bow to you, Queen.The next Friday night dinner at

Charlie’s Restaurant in Maumeewill be November 6, at 6:00 p.m.This will be a special thank youdinner to honor Cuzzin Catfish,Jim Snetz. Cuzzin Catfish has beenthe Raban for the past 17 years.Cuzzins, if you haven’t been for awhile, come join us for this dinner.If any Nobles and Ladies wouldlike to join us to share in this spe-cial night, ya’ll are welcome.If you ain’t a Hillbilly, drop

me a RSVP to howardshirling@yahoo.com or call 419-409-0687 just so we have plenty ofseating.I close with a thank you to all

officers and cuzzins for yoursupport.“If you ain’t a Hillbilly, you

oughta be”Ducky aka Howard

MYSTICSIt has been a fun parade sea-

son. The joy and smiles of all thepeople along the parade routesare such a feel good feeling.When your a parader and

people see a “Zenobia Shrinegroup” so many adults have toldme how it brings back fondmemories of their own child-hoods of when they would seethe Clowns and their red firetruck, or the red cars of theLancers, Hornets and their minibikes, the pretty red Jeepsters orthe Corvairs, the Hillbillies, theShrine Band and the bagpipes ofthe Highlanders and those carpetriders the Mystics. Many otherunits and groups that are now orused to represent ZenobiaShrine.The stories of these people re-

mind us that we are ambassa-dors, we should visit with andtalk to the public before and afterthe parades. That may open thedoor to talk about Masonic BlueLodges and Shrine.Let’s all work to get new

members to join a Blue Lodgethis year.Hope to see you at the next

stated meeting.Howard the Genie

FREMONT SHRINE CLUBThe Fremont Shrine Club met

at Bricklayers and Masons Hallon Thursday, September 20, at6:30 p.m. President Steve Kellywelcomed those present and ledthe Pledge of Allegiance. The in-vocation was offered by Chap-lain Ted Good. A delicioushomemade meal was enjoyed bythe 18 Nobles and their ladies.The meeting was called to orderat 7:15 p.m. Minutes from last meeting

were approved as published, aswas the treasurer’s report.Following dinner, a discus-

sion on election of officers,Noble John Avers shared infor-mation about the 2019 Circus.Next, Ambassador Kevin McCo-mas reviewed upcoming eventsincluding the Sportsman’s Ex-travaganza and the Safe Hal-loween event at Zenobia onOctober 28, from 1 to 3 p.m. Sat-urday, November 3, will be thenext Ceremonial at Zenobia.Next scheduled meeting was

on Thursday, November 15, andthen the Christmas meeting. Hope to see many of you

there.Walter Schmidt, Secretary

PATROLIt is with mixed feelings that

I inform you that the GreatLakes Shrine Patrol is no longer.VP Dennis Gable and Past Po-tentate of Zenobia chaired themeeting at GLSA held in Sep-tember. He said that in additionto Zenobia, Mizpah, Mohammedand Medinah Shrine Centerswere present. Medinah andZenobia were the last two Tem-ples to field a team and that wasseveral years back. This was a hard decision how-

ever, our members are gettingolder and a lot of us have physi-cal limitations. While we are re-placing ourselves with youngermembers, it is not happeningquickly enough. Antioch andMedinah are switching over tomotorized units, such as scootersand Segways. We at Zenobia arelooking at the very same thing. Our unit is far from dead. We

meet the first Thursday atMichael’s Restaurant in Toledo,where we hold our monthly busi-ness meeting. The second Thurs-day is Zenobia’s stated meeting.The remaining Thursdays areEuchre fun nights and believeme, they are fun. Our Old Timerssteak and corn roast and Christ-mas parties are tough to beat. Our wives meet once a month

for lunch, as well as some of ourmembers. In addition, we havebeen blessed with our invest-ments and are a top donor toZenobia. We are taking on newmembers, so come on down andlook us over on the first Thursday.We will even buy you dinner.Get well wishes to Don

Eicher, Bill Marsh, Judy Evans,the Stuckers and Fred Fether.

Bernie Welniak P.P., 330

of 27 who were able to enjoyeach other’s company!The roast beef dinner (pro-

vided by Chef’s Best Cateringfrom Port Clinton) was one ofthe best that I have had in a longtime.Our President, Jerry, opened

the meeting and conducted ourbusiness. One of our widowsbrought in some of her late hus-band’s Shrine items, and toldeveryone to feel free to takethem home, as she did not wantto throw them away.Our Circus Representative,

Leon, updated us on the goingson of the Circus Committee, todate.Jerry then had the past presi-

dents of the club stand and givetheir year. There were six, andthe years varied from 1983 to2017It was then time for some

words of wisdom from ourDivan. Jerry turned the meetingover to Divan Representative,Todd, who immediately turned itover to Potentate, Ill. Sir TomBinder. Tom filled us in on theupcoming events and answereda lot of questions from our mem-bers.After the Potentate spoke, the

meeting was closed.Our next meeting was Octo-

ber 24, at Inspiration Inn Bloom,south of Oak Harbor. After that,no meeting in November, due toit’s being Thanksgiving. The December meeting (our

Christmas party) will be on De-cember 6. That is always a greatone, held at the Catawba IslandYacht Club!That’s it for this month. Enjoy

Ottawa County! Rod