SHADDAI SHRINER’S
A.A.O.N.M.S
P.O. BOX 16115
PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA 32406
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April 2017 Volume 32, Number 2 Shaddai Shriners Panama City, FL
Inside this issue:
Directory
2
Potentate Article
3
Divan and Unit Articles
4-6
Shaddai Announcement
6
Black Camel
7
Easter Egg Hunt
8
Photos
9
Calendar of Events
14
WebFez
15
Rodeo
16
2017 Potentate
Ill. Sr. David “Mac” McMillian
And Lady Tracey
Shaddai
April 2017
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SHADDAI SHRINE DIRECTORY
ELECTED DIVAN
Potentate……………..David McMillan
Chief Rabban………...Greg Williams
Assistant Rabban…….Alan Vann
H.P. & Prophet………Joe Paul
Oriental Guide……….Mark Dragon
Treasurer……….…….Ben Collins, PP
Recorder……………...Phil d’Albertis, PP
APPOINTED OFFICERS
1ST Cer. Mst…………..Bob Shipman
2nd Cer. Mst…………..Bill Castor, Jr.
Director…………….....Adam Hood
Marshal………….........Ken Hood
Capt of Guard………...Mitch Hagan
APPOINTMENTS
Chief Aide……………Bob Reynolds
Personal Aide…….......Chuck Myers
Aides…………………Chris Bowdish,
Buck Harrell
Bobby Morrison,
Inner Guard………......Jason Adams
Outer Guard………….John Wheat
Dramatic Potentate…..Bob Shipman
Director of Units…......Ed Taylor
Children Director…….Jim Matchkus, PP
Tampa Board……Norm Karaszewski , PP
Temple Editor…………….George Hack
Web Master………………George Hack
Paper Crusade Chairman…Joe Paul
Donor Relations……..……Mark Dragon
Sunshine………..…………Don Heaton
Membership…..…………..Todd Bowden
Blue Lodge…….………....Archie Maynard, PP
York Rite……………..…..John Winfree
Scottish Rite………………Sam Fischer, PP
Potentate Ball……………..Phil d’Albertis, PP
Protocol…………………...H. Ron Baas, PP
P.R. Chairman...…………..Tom Smith
Entertainment………...…...Marshal Smith
Circus…………………......Phil d’Albertis, PP
Photographer……………...Joe Heath
Bingo……………….….….Greg Williams
1st Friday Dinner………….Greg Williams
Temple Attorney………….Steve Meadows
Parliamentarian…………...Tom Smith
Oasis………………………Kevin Smith
Terry, Clark,
Calvin Cox,
Ron Eades
PAST POTENTATE’S
1986…W.C. Hales*
1987…Roy Bobo*
1988…Ralph Rich
1989…Leland James*
1990…Louis Roux
1991…Bill Clanton
1992…Ronnie Miller*
1990…Louis Roux
1991…Bill Clanton
1992…Ronnie Miller*
1993…Sam Fischer
1994…Glenn Snyder
1995…David Baxley
1996…Rusty Lawrence
1997…Frank Luppino *
1998…H. Ron Baas
1999…Fred Cazenave Sr.*
2000…Bill Parks
2001…Dave Mitchell
2002…Ben Christmas
2003…Ralph Simmons
2004…Norm Karaszewski
2005…Mike Odom
2006…James Matchkus
2007…Mark Krautheim
2008…Phil d’Albertis
2009…Richard Cook
2010…Joe McAdam
2011-12…Archie Maynard
2013….Scott Hair
2014….Ben Collins
2015…..Ron Chaple
2016….David Jackson
PAST POTENTATE & IMPERIAL
OFFICERS ASSOCIATED WITH
SHADDAI
Ralph Semb, Past Imperial Potentate
Gene Bracewell, Past Imperial Potentate
Jay Morgan, Suez Temple
EMERITUS MEMBERS
Recorder…………..James Stone*
Recorder…………..George W. McCool*
Recorder…………..B.V. “Doc” Heaton*
Recorder…………..Ronnie Miller, PP*
Treasurer…………..John Emig*
Treasurer…………..John Williams*
Treasurer...………..Charles Smith*
Treasurer………….H. Paul Churchwell
Treasurer………….H. Ron Baas, PP
Children Director…Wally Decker*
Children Director…Wendell Allemang
Children Director…Hayward Shirey
Chief Aide………...Carl Chewning
Chief Aide…………Bo Smith
Chief Aide…………Larry Benton*
Chief Aide…………Delano Terry
Chief Aide………....Jimmy Sanders
Circus Chairman…..Bryant Foster
Director……..……..Emory Gay Hobbs*
Director……………Bobby Callahan
Editor……………...Bill A. “Boo” Griffith
Outer Guard……….Charles Mabry
* Denotes Noble Deceased
UNIT OFFICERS 2017
SHRINE CLUB OFFICERS 2017
BIKERS
President: Mitch Hagan
Secretary: Iggy Galaraza
DIRECTOR STAFF
President: Bob Clancy
Secretary: John Wheat
BLOUNTSTOWN
President: Ralph Newsome
Secretary: Woody Jones
BUCCANEERS
President: Kenny Clewis
Secretary: Gary Snyder
HAYSEEDS
President: Mo Owens
Secretary: Harry Grizzle
CAREVANS
President: TBD
Secretary: TBD
HOT RODS
President: Bobby Morrison
Secretary: Chris Bowdish
FRANKLIN
WEST FLORIDA
President: TBD
President: Ken Cain
Secretary: TBD
Secretary: Rusty Lawrence
****Please Call the Recorder and give your 2017 election results.
CAST
President: Bob Shipman
Secretary: TBD
ROAD RUNNERS
President: TBD
Secretary: TBD
CHARACTERS
President: Rolley Rosch
Secretary: TBD
SAND BLASTERS
President: TBD
Secretary: TBD
CLOWNS
President: Buck Harrell
Secretary: Doug Bastendorf
SHADDAI CRUSIERS
President: TBD
Secretary: TBD
COLOR GUARD
President: Tom Smith
Secretary: TBD
PANHANDLE
President: Alan Bush
Secretary: Gary Johns
MEETING DAYS
UNITS
SHRINE CLUBS
Bikers-2nd Thursday @ 7:00 p.m.
Blountstown — 3rd Thursday @ 6:00 p.m.
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Boogie Boys-1 Monday @ 7:00 p.m.
Franklin — 1st Monday @ 7:30 p.m. (EST)
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Buccaneers-1 Thursday ———.
Panhandle – 4th Friday @ 6:00 p.m.
Carevans-1st Wednesday @ 7:00 p.m.
West Fla — 3rd Thursday @ 7:00 p.m.
Cast-2nd Friday @ 7:00 p.m.
Characters-2nd Wednesday @ 7:00 p.m.
Clowns-1st Wednesday @ 7:00 p.m.
Color Guard-3rd Friday at 5:00 p.m.
AFFILIATIONS
Director Staff-2nd Tuesday @ 6:30 p.m. Daughters of the Nile-1st Wed. @ 7:00 p.m.
Hayseeds-1st Thursday @ 7:00 p.m.
Classic Ladies–2nd Wednesday @ 11:30 a.m.
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Hot Rods-1 Monday @ 7:00 p.m.
Road Runners-1st Thursday @ 7:00 p.m.
Sandblasters-2nd Monday @ 6:30 p.m.
Shaddai Cruisers- 3rd Thursday @ 6:00 p.m.
****Please Call the Recorder and give your 2017 election results.
The Voice of Shaddai, is your monthly paper, devoted to the
news of the Temple, Units and Shrinedom in general.
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The
POTENTATE’S
Message
David “Mac” McMillian
Illustrious Potentate
Greetings Nobles:
Hope this communication finds you and yours well. Since last we visited we have had many events that have taken place.
We have more events in our near future. Our First Friday Dinners are well attended, we well be having an EASTER EGG
HUNT for our hospital children as well as our families also if you know of some children that you would like to see have
a good time bring them also. I want all to feel free to attend all that we do here as a Shrine Temple. Remember you can't
enjoy our events unless you partake in them so be ready, be willing because the amount of participation you give no matter how small or large may be what's needed to get the job done.
Until we shall be able to be together in friendship and Shrine Love be safe and your travel be smooth and without any
sharp turns.
Mac McMillan, Your Humble Potentate
Shaddai
Chief Rabban
Greg Williams
April 2017
H.P. & Prophet
Joe Paul
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Oriental Guide
Mark Dragon
Hello Nobles!!!
Nobles and Ladies:
Nobles & Ladies:
First, I would like to thank all of you, the
Nobles of Shaddai, for electing me to the
position of Chief Rabban for 2017. I will
do my best to help make Shaddai the best
Temple we can be.
As we start a new Shrine year with Ill Sir
David and Lady Tracey, we should first
be mindful of the gifts the God gives us
each day. Also, We MUST as a Shrine
come together and support each fund
raiser that the temple has in order the
keep this temple open and able to support
our Shrine Kids and Nobles. I will be
contacting each unit and Noble to help
with the Paper Drive this year. That is on
April 22nd. If you have supporters that
pay for the plaque it is not too early to
contact them and be prepared to pick up
the money for the tab on their plaque.
“Hospital Days”, I was genuinely overwhelmed by my first visit to this annual
event. I have always been told of the
quality of care and attention to detail that
the Doctors and Staff at our Tampa Hospital for Children exhibit to our patients.
But I was not aware of the fact that our
Tampa Hospital for Children is on the
cutting edge of technology when it comes
to treatment and cures. We had the opportunity to meet and listen to two patients who are currently under the care of
our hospital. One of the young men had
broken his femur bone at about the same
age of one of my step sons. My step son
was treated locally by an orthopedic surgeon, which involved a body cast for the
summer. After treatment and therapy, he
was told that one leg would always be
shorter than the other one because of the
damage to his bone and he would have to
have a lift made for his shoes. The young
man who received treatment from our
hospital will not have to deal with one leg
shorter than the other due to the advanced
treatment and technology used by our
doctors and therapists. I left Tampa that
weekend with a completely different outlook about what it truly means to be a
Shriner and how proud I am to say that I
am one. Never forget our mission!
I hope all of you had a wonderful holiday.
I know we all get so busy at times during
the season, but remember to take a moment to remember what the season is all
about.
If I failed to mention before, the Shaddai
Banquet was a great success!!! Thank
You to everyone who helped work and
came out and supported our Temple.
Nobles, we are in a New Year which holds
wonderful things for our Temple. Let’s all
pull together and support Illustrious Sir
David McMillan as he assumes the role of
Potentate of Shaddai.
Please remember, if you ever have any
questions or concerns, I and the Divan are
always here for you. Attend stated meetings, dinners, and any other functions we
may have at Shaddai.
In closing, please remember our hospital
staff, fellow nobles and their families, and
especially our children in your daily prayers.
Better get this turned in…I promised I
would strive harder to insure my articles
in on time.
We will also be having the 2nd annual
Shrine Rodeo. I would ask each unit to
help find sponsors and food vendors for
this year.
It takes each of us working together to
make this fund raiser a success.
Thank you again for your courtesies given to Heidi and Myself. God Bless you
and your family, and May God Bless the
United States of America.
May God Bless Each & Every one of
You
Shaddai
April 2017
Recorder
Phil d’Albertis, PP
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Clowns
Doug Bastendorf
Howdy Nobles,
Nobles and Ladies,
I hope this issue of the Voice finds you happy, healthy and proud to be a Shriner! I continue to
get calls asking about dues cards and or renewal stickers. Remember that dues notices and dues
cards are sent out by Imperial. You still pay your dues at the Temple and I will update your status
in web fez. Right now it is taking 6-8 weeks from the time I receive your dues to the time you
receive your dues card/sticker. If you need a paper copy of your new dues card to show you are
current, then please call me and I can print one or send it to you electronically. You can use this
as proof that you paid your Temple dues to show your Unit or Club so that you can participate
with them until yours comes in.
On Saturday April 15th, the Shaddai Clown
Unit, along with the Potentate, Illustrious Sir:
David McMillan is sponsoring an Easter Egg
Hunt. Games, Hot Dogs and lots of prizes.
From 11:00 AM to 2 PM at the pavilion area
of the temple grounds. Come join us and see
the delight on the kids’ faces.
Have you ever stopped and wondered…what are our responsibilities as a Shriner? According to
Shriners International, each Shriner is expected to help the fraternity grow by recruiting new Nobles and being active as possible, and to support the philanthropy by helping to identify children
who may benefit from our hospital systems expert care.
A Child's laughter is what we are after. Be a
part of it and make your day brighter.
Doug Bastendorf,
Clown Secretary
I ask you to think about how you can take ACTION in the Temple!
Acceptance: We are all unique and offer different talents, contributions and skills to this organization. We need to be more tolerant of these differences to enable our temple to flourish. Be
mindful of this and strive to guide each Noble in a pathway that they can best utilize their talents
for the growth of our Temple.
Communication: Good communication skills promote a harmonious and a productive environment. Let’s strive to utilize “The Voice”, social media, stated meetings, and personal contact to
keep our Nobles informed and on track with the current activities.
Teamwork: Encourage Nobles to become more involved and provide positive feedback for their
efforts. Create opportunities for Nobles to work together in all aspects of our Temple to include
our committees, fundraisers and ritualistic work. Offer transportation assistance to those Nobles
that can no longer drive to stated meetings. Be eager to assist a struggling Noble, committee or
even Unit/Club to help them achieve their goals. The temple will always benefit in the end.
Innovative: There is always room for new ideas and improvement! Consider creating exposure
opportunities for prospective new Nobles or even new units as a means of increasing member involvement and interest. There are many themes or social activities that units can take form of
such as cigar clubs, crafted beverage units, or other motorized ideas. Don’t forget to incorporate
opportunities for fun during your social times. Organize social activities outside of the temple to
include movie nights, sports nights or just getting together for a meal. Many traditions are great,
but sometimes change is needed to carry our temple into the future.
Director Staff
Grady Broxton
And a great almost Spring day to all the great
Nobles out there. Seems as though it has
been forever since I’ve had a chat with you.
Well they say it cost a lot of money to do the
paper, so we have it now once a quarter and
maybe that’s enough anyway. Just want you
to know I miss you.
Are you having a good time? And, what do
you do for fun? I hope you are all doing
something for fun. Life is too short to work
all the time. I know, I used to do that.
I know that we are supposed to have a Staff
meeting next Tuesday and maybe a Ceremonial before lone. I just don’t know when,
everything has been so busy.
Optimism: Remember that the “Glass is half full.” Don’t let negativity invade our temple.
There are many speed bumps in life and it is through these obstacles that we become better and
stronger. Offer encouragement to those Nobles that are in need and strive to be a role model for
right thinking and acting. Work continuously towards integrating fun and excitement in our temple as this is the only way to keep our Nobles interested and attending.
Did you get your new potatoes in the ground
on February 20th? I think that is when you
should do that. I used to grow lots of them
when I lived in Millville. Ground didn’t look
too good, but it grew good potatoes.
Nurturing: We as men may not think of this one much. We need to provide support and assistance for our Nobles inside and outside of our Temple gates. We are Master Masons first and
taught to assist a brother if we are able. We often times forget about this when our own lives become hectic. Please take a moment to remember those Nobles in sickness and distress and those
Nobles that are new to our Fraternity as this organization should be a strong support system for all
Nobles.
Well, just wanted to say “Hi” and wish you a
great Spring. The Lord Bless you and yours,
our Kids and our Great Nation,.
I thank you for being a member of the world’s greatest fraternity. God Bless the Shrine, God
Bless our Troops, and God Bless America!
Shaddai
April 2017
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Ronald Chaple, PP
Hi, Nobles & Ladies,
Well, it has been a long time since I've put an
article in the Voice. I have talked to our Potentate (Ill. Sir Mac) about an Easter Egg
Hunt for our Shrine children and Temple
members' children on April 15th, 2017 from
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Clown Unit has
agreed to put one on with hot dogs and covered dishes for the meal. So, come out and
enjoy this event at the Pavilion
Also, while talking to Illustrious Sir Mac, he
wanted to know if my wife and I would put
on a Thanksgiving Dinner this year. We
agreed, so the Temple will provide the turkeys and hams. It will be a covered dish affair starting at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 23, 2017. Make plans to attend and
bring your family (with covered dishes, of
course). The last one we had there were over
120 people attending. Let's make it even bigger this year.
Well, that does it for now.
BY:
DONATIONS TO SHADDAI
SHRINERS
BINGO PARADISE
WEST FLA SHRINE CLUB
G & P BINGO
SHADDAI CLOWNS
BIKERS
BIKER BABES
IN MEMORY OF:
LADY MAY CAZENAVE
By: Sam & Wanda Fischer
LADY MARY FUSSELL
By: Sam & Wanda Fischer
Guy & Clarice Fussell
Alan & Gayle Rogers
Montine F. Spillers
Frances F. Koger
NOBLE PETE BENNETT
By: Archie & Ila Maynard
Gregory & Judy Smith
Linda & Gerald Lucante
FDOT Environmental MTG Office
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BLACK CAMEL REPORT 2016
NOBLES
DECEMBER 2016
Earle W. Browning
Joe F. Moore
Henry Day
Jay Leffert
JANUARY 2017
None reported
FEBRUARY 2017
Kenneth Algar
Addison “Pete” Bennett
Joseph J. Pippin
MARCH 2017
James David Baxley, PP
Rex Massey
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BOOSTERS OF SHADDAI SHRINERS
Shaddai Unit Voice Booster
Your name will be removed one month after your due date if you have not renewed.
January 2015-2016
Please check your name. Is it time to renew?
$15.00 per name. These dates will reflect 2014-2015.
JANUARY
Deb Collins
Kay Foster
Giulia Karazewski
Norm Karazewski
Gordon Merkel
Lois Kay Merkel
Barbara Westmoreland
FEBRUARY
Heidi Paul
Joe Paul
Katherine Jones
Alan Vann
Cindy Vann
MARCH
Barbara Chaple
Ron Chaple
Elaine Greco
Hugh Greco
Cheryl Fallon
Emma Ingle
Jacquelyn Ingle
John Eric Ingle
Mason Ingle
Dorothy Stephens
John Stephens
Larry Stone
APRIL
Melba Baas
Ron Baas, PP
Ted Beegle, SR.
Madeline Braley
Buccaneers
Charles Dickson
Elizabeth Dickson
Betty Heminway
Guy Pettis
Sandy Pettis
John Schilling
Joan Schilling
Deon Shirey
Hayward Shirey
MAY
“Yogi” Bishop
Vickie Bishop
Gabriel Collins
Steven“Gabbo” Gabbard
Lucille Hagans
Doris Morgan
Jay Morgan
JUNE
Belinda Callahan
Bobby Callahan Sr.
Bobby Callahan Jr.
Brent Callahan
Jeanne Callahan
Ben Christmas
Jeanette Christmas
Audrey Furtaw
Darian Furtaw
Emily Furtaw
Jackie Hogan
Beth Parsons
Cory Parsons
Steve Parsons
JULY
Ben Collins
AUGUST
Lady Buccaneers
Charlotte Elder
Debra Elder
Don Elder
Louise Elder
Russ Elder
Bettie Parks
Bill Parks
Jean Wright-Sims
SEPTEMBER
Joshua Collins
Dorothy Ennis
Rita Nixon
Tom Nixon
Del Pollard
Peggy Pollard
OCTOBER
Charles J. Davis
Linda G. Davis
Bettye Mathis
James Mathis
Fred Nehrings
Joan Nehrings
NOVEMBER
Jean Cowart
Thomas Cowart
Wanda Cross
Sam Fischer
Wanda Fischer
Bill Jordan
Virginia Jordan
Georgiann May
Beth McLean
J.E. McLean
Elizabeth Millard
Maurine Sawyer
Joseph H. Smith
Rhonda G. Smith
Becky Williams
Greg Williams
DECEMBER
Clyde York
Helen York
Dave Mitchell
Sue Mitchell
Virginia Scott
Robert Barker
Debbie Barker
Kermit Beaver
Christine Beaver
Robert Byrd
Sylvia Byrd
Don Coram
Bobby Callahan
Genie Callahan
Belinda Callahan
Tommy Cowart
Jean Cowart
Teddy Lipham
Judy Lipham
Tommy Loftin
Barbara Loftin
Dean Resch
Tina Resch
David Rich
Betty Rich
Darrell Scott
Jim Scott
Shirley Scott
Greg Williams
Delano Terry
Myra Terry
CLOWN UNIT BOOSTERS
John Bottoms………..”Jon Boy”
Pat Bottoms
Doug Bastendorf……”Snickers”
Pat Bastendorf
Lloyd Cramer
Norm Karazewski…..”Pole Cat”
Giuila Karazewski
Wayne Lubee……….”Wainbow”
Bill Parks……….”Tic Tock”
Kirit Patel……....”Sleepy”
Robert Reynolds
Gary Russell…....”Buzzy”
Celia Russell
Art Sims………...”O’Grins”
Kevin Smith…….”Bubbles”
James Sovel….….”Snorkels
Clyde York
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THANKS!
These businesses play a vital role in our Children’s program, by providing fuel and/or other services for our Shaddai Hospital Vans.
When you have the opportunity,
PLEASE THANK THEM!!
AMERICAN CARPET CARE
731 Airport Road, Panama City, FL
AUTO NATION FORD, INC.
(Formally Cook Whitehead Ford)
730 W. 15th Street, Panama City, FL
BAY GUNS & GEAR
3115 Hwy 77, Panama City, FL
BILL CRAMER CHEVEROLET
2251 W. 23rd Street, Panama City, FL
BINGO PARADISE
307 E. 15th Street, Panama City, FL
BILL’S TRANSMISSION
1429 Balboa Avenue, Panama City, FL
BILL BYRD KIA
2434 E. 15th Street, Panama City, FL
BUDDY GANDY SEAFOOD
3004 W. Hwy 98, Panama City, FL
BUZZ LEONARD SUBARU
622 W. 15th Street, Panama City, FL
EXPRESS LANE
1100 Jenks Avenue, Panama City, FL
BILL’S TRANSMISSIONS
The Shop That Cares
1429 Balboa Avenue
Panama City, FL 32401
(850)736-1977
HONDA OF BAY COUNTY
3605 E. 15th Street, Panama City, FL
LYNN HAVEN DRY CLEANERS
2008 S. Hwy 77, Lynn Haven, FL
MAD HATTER MUFFLER & AUTO SHOP
506 Thomas Drive, Panama City Bch, FL
MAHARAJA’S FINE JEWLERY & GIFTS
105 W. 23rd Street, Panama City, FL
MOUNT OF OLIVES
728 W. 23rd Street, Panama City, FL
PEADON A/C, PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL
618 W. Baldwin Rd. (just E of Hwy 390)
WILLIAMS GUN & PAWN
1008 Ohio Avenue, Lynn Haven, FL
Shaddai
April 2017
ANNUAL Paper Crusade
April 22nd.
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Sonny’S BBQ
Will provide their famous BBQ after the Crusade for all. Be sure
to made a day of it.
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