Volume 2, Number 1
January - February 2012
MEDINAH SHRINER
A Publication of the Medinah Shrine
Inside this issue:
The Potentate’s Perspective
3
Paul D. Barber - Year in Review
13
Annual Meeting Announcement
4
Medinah’s Fall Ceremonial
14 - 15
Black Camel Report
4
News of Units and Committees
16 - 19
Temple Communications
6
Children’s Holiday Party
20 - 21
100 Million Dollar Club
9
‘NobleFun’ Events for 2012
22
Chicago Philanthropist Helps SHC
11
Shrine Club Activities
23
A True Friend
12
Coming Events
24 - 25
FROM THE EDITOR....
MEDINAH SHRINERS
Aleikum es Selamu
A non-profit corporation operating under
the auspices of the Imperial Council,
A.A.O.N.M.S., an Iowa Corporation
ELECTED OFFICERS 2011
Potentate
Chief Rabban
Assistant Rabban
High Priest & Prophet
Oriental Guide
Treasurer
Recorder
Paul D. Barber
Steven A. Schenk
Donald R. Marquardt
Frederick J. Martin
R. Michael Keltner
James B. Stoner, P.P.
Scott W. Sonnenberg
REPRESENTATIVES TO THE
IMPERIAL COUNCIL, AAONMS, 2011
Potentate
Paul D. Barber
Chief Rabban
Steven A. Schenk
Assistant Rabban
Donald R. Marquardt
Representative
Robert O. Kuehn, P.P.
Representative Ad Vitam
Lewis K. Molnar
Representative Ad Vitam Charles G. Cumpstone, Jr.
APPOINTMENTS FOR 2011
Captain of the Guard
Outer Guard
Ceremonial Coordinator
1st Ceremonial Master
2nd Ceremonial Master
Director of Parade Units
Parade Marshall
Director of Committees
Director of Shrine Clubs
MEDINAH SHRINER
Chief Editor
Chief Photographer I
Chief Photographer II
Design & Layout
Divan Liaison
Printing Services
Craig C. Stimpert
Lyle M. Johannsen
LeRoy C. Baumann
Dwaine A. Churma
David Miley
LeRoy C. Baumann
Ronald Culen
Joseph W. Smiesko
Calvin Tazelaar
James E. Burke
R. Patrick Moore
Jeffrey Klawitter
James E. Burke
Scott W. Sonnenberg
Viking Printing
PURPOSE
Medinah Shrine was established in 1883 to provide a
social and entertaining Oasis in the Desert of Chicago. The Shrine is a fraternity based on the Masonic Beliefs of the Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of Man. Medinah was founded to further
promote the tenets of Freemasonry, brotherly love,
relief and truth. Remembering our creed – Faith,
Hope and Charity –the greatest of these being Charity – we founded our own Charity, the Shriner‟s Hospitals for Children®. Nobles, support your Fraternity
and your Charity.
SUBSCRIPTIONS
Subscriptions are included in member dues.
Cost to purchase a subscription is $15.00 per year.
Contact the Recorder‟s office if you wish to purchase
subscriptions for family members.
MEDINAH SHRINE CENTER
550 N. Shriners Drive
Addison, IL 60601
Tel: 630-889-1400 Fax: 630-705-9907
www.medinah.org www.shrinershq.org
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This publication is for you the Nobility and any and all articles that you feel
may benefit our members will be accepted and reviewed for inclusion in an
upcoming issue.
The deadlines for articles for upcoming issues are:
Volume 2, No. 1 - February 17, 2012
Volume 2, No. 2 - April 20, 2012
Volume 2, No. 3 - June 15, 2012
Volume 2, No. 4 - August 17, 2012
Volume 2, No. 5 - October 19, 2012
Volume 2, No. 6 - December 14, 2012
Send articles to:
[email protected]
ADVERTISING…
If you would like to advertise in this publication and/or the new online
“Masonic Business Directory” please contact Jim Burke in the Medinah
Office at 630-889-1400 or email [email protected].
ON THE COVER....
Philanthropist and Principal of GTCR Bruce Rauner with Medinah Potentate
Paul D. Barber.
Mr. Rauner made a large difference to Christmas for many of the Chicago
area children by making a Ten Thousand Dollar donation to be split between
“Toys for Tots” Chicago and the Shriners Hospital for Children - Chicago.
Read the full article on page 11.
Cover photo courtesy of Mike Molloy.
Do you remember that special person who made a difference in your
life? The person who took the time
to ask your name, introduce you
around or show you the ropes? If
we’re lucky, we have one person in
our lives who made a positive impact personally or professionally.
Being a Virtual Mentor is your opportunity to make the same difference in the life of a man on his
way to becoming a Master Mason and Shriner. All it takes is willingness,
enthusiasm and time.
As a Virtual Mentor, you will be paired with a Candidate with similar interests in your area. Communicating by phone, e-mail or in person, you’ll have
the opportunity to share your knowledge and enthusiasm about Masonry
and about being a Shriner. You’ll answer questions or concerns, help find
the right Lodge best suited to the Candidate’s interests, and help him with
his journey to becoming a Shriner. You will also have the opportunity to
make a new friend.
To learn more about this program please go to
www.ShrinersVillage.com
Medinah Shriner
The Potentate’s Perspective
As this is my last attempt at the “Pote‟s Perspective”, I am overcome with a dose
of melancholy. I think we had a very good year, but I know it can always be better. I look forward to the next edition of the “Medinah Shriner” to read the new
Pote‟s Perspective as I know he will be a very insightful Noble with new ideas and
approaches and, above all, I know he wants the very best for Medinah Shriners. I
urge you to heed his direction.
During the recent Thanksgiving holiday, I took some time to reflect on the things for which we Nobles and Ladies
should be thankful. Although the season of giving and celebrating is now upon us, I hope you will take a minute to
consider the many good things we Shriners enjoy. The most obvious is „Shriners Hospitals for Children”, the greatest philanthropy in the world. We are so proud of the great work our professionals do with the kids who come to us
with a wide range of ailments. Many of our children are returned to their homes with no trace of an affliction and
every child we treat is substantially improved. As Shriners it is our most important accomplishment and our greatest
success. I thank God every day for the blessings of Shriners Hospitals for Children. I hope you do too.
At Medinah Shrine Center, we have much to be thankful for. Our catering service staff, from Don Helmig and Cyrille
Girouard all the way through the staff in both the banquet facility and the Oasis always goes the extra step to assure
that the Shriners are given a little extra service and a better value than others. It‟s that little extra step that sets our
temple food service head and shoulders above the others. The catering operation is not only a great benefit financially to Medinah Temple, the Oasis operation is to all members a huge benefit of membership. There is not another
Shriner Center that has a catering service agreement such as ours. We are so lucky to have these Nobles and
friends serving us.
The Recorder‟s office staff has a duty to serve the officers and members of our Shrine. There is much information
that must be recorded and tabulated in order for our Shrine to function. Our Recorder and his staff do a terrific job of
maintaining the information necessary to operate our Shrine. They are some of the greatest benefits we enjoy at
Medinah.
At the beginning of the term, I asked the Potentate‟s Aides to serve the members as well as the Potentate. I think
they have done a superb job. They are present at every event from set-up to tear down and are always willing to
serve. This type of dedication is typical of the fraternal love I will speak about in the next paragraph. I love them all,
brother and sister, I am forever indebted to them.
Lastly on my list for today, but probably first on my list of importance is the friendships we develop. Do you have a
friend who will do whatever it takes to help you? If you said no, you are probably wrong. We are Masonic brothers.
We will help a brother in need. If you think that is just a saying, just ask when you need help. One of the blessings I
value most is the friendships I have discovered over the years as a Shriner. Because of the value of these friendships, I have dedicated myself to return the favor just as I have received it. I hope that you will do the same for the
friends who have given to you one of the greatest gifts of all, sincere friendship.
Thank you for joining me on this journey through 2011. I have done my best to be the Potentate you deserve. I
hope I have not disappointed you in any way.
Paul D. Barber,
Potentate 2011
Nov. - Dec. 2011
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NOTICE
NOTICE
NOTICE
NOTICE
FRIDAY, JANUARY 13, 2012 7:30 PM
ANNUAL MEETING, ELECTION AND INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS
You are invited and requested to attend MEDINAH'S ANNUAL MEETING, ELECTION AND INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS
on January 13, 2012. The meeting will be held at Medinah Shrine Center, 550 N. Shriners Drive, Addison, IL 60101, at
7:30 p.m. for the purpose of electing Medinah Officers and Representatives to the Imperial Council for 2012 and for
transacting such other business as may regularly come before the meeting. This meeting is STAG.
Your attention is called to Section 325.11 of the Imperial Council Bylaws
325.11 Election Regulations.
(a) 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 Masonic 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.
(b) Expenditures Prohibited. The expenditure of money for gifts, favors, or entertainment on behalf of a candidate for
elected office is prohibited.
(c) 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.
(d) Notice. At least one week prior to the annual meeting or any election, the temple Recorder shall mail to each member
a notice thereof containing this section.
Amend. 2012
Bring your 2012 dues card. If you haven’t received your new card, membership is verified at the door. You may pay for
your 2012 dues that evening at the door. Wear your Fez! Refreshments will be served after the meeting.
ATTEST:
SCOTT W. SONNENBERG, RECORDER
Paul D. Barber
ILLUSTRIOUS POTENTATE
NOBLES WHO HAVE ACHIEVED
50 YEAR MEMBER STATUS
FOR THE YEAR OF 2011
NOBLES VISITED
BY THE BLACK CAMEL
Oct. 21 to Dec. 15, 2011
Paul J. Kirst
David Ewald Jaeger
Bernard R. Davis
Gerald H. Steinhaus
Constantine D. George
Harjes W. Leineweber
Earl M. “Sam” Greene
Thomas C. Deibel
Lee Harold Stowasser
Jack Burns Cole
Clarence J. Truitt
Irving Rosenfeld
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Gerald B. Feld
Richard E. Klingler
Robert M. Mell
Carlton C. Rogers, Jr.
Paul A. Rubschlager
Sheldon A. Shapiro
Jack R. Snader
George T. Swaim
Robert D. Watkins, Sr.
Richard L. Werner
William J. Wilton
CONGRATULATIONS
TO ALL OF YOU!
Medinah Shriner
LAW OFFICES OF
John Peter Curielli, P. C.
126 SOUTH NORTHWEST HIGHWAY
BARRINGTON, IL 60010 - 4608
Phone: (847) 381 - 7555
Fax: (847) 381 - 7578
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.Curielli.com
ESTATE PLANNING
WILLS - TRUSTS
PROBATE
BUSINESS LAW
COMMERCIAL TRANSACTIONS
REAL ESTATE
PERSONAL INJURY
Nov. - Dec. 2011
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TEMPLE COMMUNICATIONS
The Recorder’s Message
Nobles, these numbers represent the donations and expenses of our Transportation Fund over the last 5 years. The numbers in
brackets are at a loss or in other words not enough money was raised during that year to cover expenses for that year.
Please consider donating to this fund because 100% of this money benefits the children who go to our hospitals.
Scott W. Sonnenberg
Recorder
Hospital Transportation
Income & Expense Totals 2007-2011
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
Hospital
Hospital
Hospital
Hospital
Hospital
Transportation Transportation Transportation Transportation Transportation
Donations
"$38,680.13"
"$83,994.32"
"$73,218.43"
"$16,592.73"
"$18,755.65"
Expenses
"$72,464.15"
"$45,573.05"
"$47,361.81"
"$34,789.14"
"$23,757.40"
"($33,784.02)"
"$38,421.27"
"$25,856.62"
"($18,196.41)"
"($5,001.75)"
Total Surplus
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Medinah Shriner
Nov. - Dec. 2011
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Medinah Shriner
100 Million Dollar Club &
Royal Order of the Rose
100 Million Dollar Club
Royal Order of the Rose
The achievement of raising $100,000,000 will assure
maintenance of the “world‟s greatest philanthropy”, and continue
on a permanent basis the work of the 22 Shriners Hospitals for
Children® in treating and restoring youngsters with orthopedic
problems and burn injuries to a normal, useful life. You can be
an important member of the 100 Million Dollar Club by sending
your check for $100 (or stating that you have provision in your will
giving at least $100) payable to the Shriners Hospitals for Children®,
to the Recorder‟s Office at Medinah Shrine Center.
In addition, when a Noble contributes $100 or more to the
Million Dollar Club in the name of a Lady, the Noble not only receives a 100 Million Dollar Club Certificate, the Lady will also receive a Royal Order of the Rose Certificate, as well as a rose pin to
wear at all Shrine Functions to commemorate her induction into the
“Royal Order of the Rose”. The donation can be designated on
behalf of, or in memory of, your wife, mother, sister, daughter,
granddaughter, grandmother, aunt, or any other special lady in
your life. So Nobles, honor your ladies by changing the lives of the
children in our care.
Nobles who make a contribution may also purchase a $100 Million
fez tassel pin, for a fee of $15.00, at the Medinah Office.
100 Million Dollar Club Donors October 22, 2011 to December 16, 2011
In Honor of Jack C. Carlson
James Sicinski
In Honor of Lyle E. Bouxsein
John R. Jorgenson
Edwin J. Alexander
Thomas R. Osborne
Jeremy M. Newman
Elaine T. Dall
Lori Bies
In Honor of Beverly Sloat
Richard W. Stevenson
Alvin Cloch
In Memory of Myrna E. Cloch
Royal Order of the Rose
Beverly Sloat
Lyle E. Bouxsein - Jorgenson
_________________________________________________
Scott W. Sonnenberg, Recorder
Medinah Shrine Center
550 N. Shriners Drive
Addison, IL 60101
My Pledge
I want to be a member of the “100 Million
Dollar Club” and a benefactor of the Shriners
Hospitals for Children®.
Signed …………………………………………………
I have enclosed my check for $100 payable to the Shriners Hospital for Children®.
I have enclosed a copy of my will (or have added a codicil to my present will)
giving at least $100 to the Shriners Hospital for Children®.
If in honor or memory of a specific person, or with other special intent,
please so indicate in the area below:
Name ……………………………………………………………………………………..
Address ………………………………………………………………………………….
City ………………………………………………………. State ………. Zip ………..
Nov. - Dec. 2011
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MEDINAH FAMILY WEDDING DISCOUNT AVAILABLE
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Medinah Shriner
Chicago Philanthropist Helps Shriners Hospitals for Children®
By - Michael Molloy
Sunday December 4, 2011 was the Annual Chicago “Toys for Tots” Motorcycle Parade, the largest motorcycle parade in the country. It was also the scene of what makes the Chicagoland area such a great place to be and was
shown by the outpouring of care it has for its children. Over twenty thousand motorcyclists paraded down Western
Avenue to deliver Toys to the Marines. The only entrance fee is a toy for a child.
Philanthropist and Principal of GTCR Bruce Rauner made a large difference to Christmas for many of the Chicago
area children by making a Ten Thousand Dollar donation to be split between “Toys for Tots” Chicago and the Shriners Hospital for Children - Chicago. In his remarks, Mr. Rauner expressed his and his wife‟s concern for the Children
of the Chicago area and felt it was their duty to help by giving back to such great organizations as Shriners Hospitals
for Children and “Toys for Tots” Chicago. He went on to say that the inspiration to make this donation came from the
very strong biker community including the Medinah Motor Corps here in Chicago and all they do to help the underprivileged children of the area.
On hand to receive the check from Mr. Rauner was Potentate Paul Barber, Commander Bill Kissane and Patrick Temesvary of Medinah Motor Corps and tons of other Masons and Shriners involved in the biker community. Potentate
Paul Barber thanked Mr. Rauner and offered a tour of the Chicago Hospital later where Mr. Rauner and his wife
would be able to see firsthand, the quality of care for the Children at our hospital.
The weather was great, the giving was unsurpassed and the parade never ending. Overall, it really shows what the
Holiday Spirit is all about to be in Chicago and a Shriner.
Mr. Bruce Rauner presents a $5,000.00 check for Shriners Hospitals for Children to Medinah Potentate Paul D. Barber.
Left to right: Bill Kissane Commander Medinah Motor Corps, Bruce Rauner Principal at GTCR,
Paul D. Barber Potentate Medinah Shriners and Patrick Temesvary Medinah Motor Corps.
Potentate Paul D. Barber gets in the spirit of giving and
makes a donation to Santa Clause for “Toys for Tots”.
Nov. - Dec. 2011
Mr. Bruce Rauner presents a $5,000.00 check to George “Lester”
Fortier President of Chicagoland “Toys for Tots” Motorcycle Parade.
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A True Friend
I received a phone call the other day from an old friend in Tucson, Arizona, Chuck Ferre.
Chuck was very active with the Medinah Greeters and other groups while he lived in the
Chicago area. He called to ask if I remembered Chester Mathison, an active Chanter
who died in 1976. Being a long time member myself, I did.
Chuck informed me that he had lost track of Chester‟s lady Charl until a few years ago
when Ruth Amundsen was able to provide the information. Since that time Chuck has
called Charl Mathison at her home in Florida every Sunday, just to see how she was doing. Sunday November 20 was no exception, but when Chuck called he was informed
that Charl Mathison passed away on November 18, 2011 at the age of 104 years.
It is not often that someone lives such a full life and Chuck wanted me to relay that story
to you knowing that most of you never knew the Matheson‟s, but that it is so unusual to
survive for 104 years, and I am happy to do that, but there is a more important story
here. Where can you develop a friendship that goes so far as having an 87 year old
Chuck with his daughter Dawn
friend calling every Sunday to check on a 104 year old widow of a friend who died 35
celebrating his 87th birthday.
years ago? The answer of course is in the Shrine, and at Medinah Shrine in particular.
Thank you, Chuck Ferre for being a great Shriner. It is men like you who are the backbone of our fraternity. I know I
speak for all of us who remember your days in Chicagoland in saying that we are proud to know a man of your character as demonstrated by the fidelity of your friendship.
Paul Barber
Potentate
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Medinah Shriner
Paul D. Barber, Potentate 2011
Year in Review
“The Potentate‟s Ball”
A truly elegant evening.
Paul and Peggy
At the Imperial Council Session.
“Medinah Ladies Fashion Show”
OUR ILLUSTRIOUS POTENTATE
This picture of Paul now joins the others that are
displayed in the Medinah Past Potentate‟s Gallery.
The traditional Imperial Session
“Dunk the Pote in the Pool”.
Enjoying time together at
the GLSA Annual Session.
Another traditional dunking at GLSA.
Paul and Peggy,
May your future years be filled with joy and happiness, and may the
good lord watch over you both, now and forever.
King of the “Hobo Ball”
Your “Medinah Family”
Nov. - Dec. 2011
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MEDINAH'S FAL
WELCOME NEW MEDINAH NOBLES
PRUDENCIO M. ALBAN, JR.
VINCENT AVILES
KYLE BAKER
ANGELO BARBARI
MARK R. BARQUEZ
DEONDRE BEDGOOD
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MICHAEL H BLASIUS
DAVID A. BORREGO
ROBERT S. BROWN
LANE CARLTON
ROBERT CARR
JAYSON CARVER
RAYSHAUN T. CLEVELAND
MICHAEL H .CONFORT
TIMOTHY R. CORR
ALGIE L. CRIVENS III
REVESTER DAVIS
DAX ARIS DE GUZMAN
RICHARD H ENGLUND
MIKE EVANS
MIKE FIELDS
FRANK DEL GIUDICE
JORGE L.GONZALEZ
KEVIN GREEN
STEVEN F. HEUBERGER
WILLIAM J. HIGGENS III
JOSEPH A. INGRAFFIA
MICHAEL ISENEGGER
MILEN RUSEV IVANOV
DWIGHT R. JENSON
LOREN P. KARNE
JOSEPH A. KOPS
WAYNE KREUTZ
MICHAEL LANDT
PETER LIMBERO
MICHAEL S. LISC
Medinah Shriner
STEVE MAYOR
GEORGE W. METZGER
DENNIS MIAO
MARTIN MICHIELS
GARY D. MUENCH
ROBERT MYRO
Nov. - Dec. 2011
DAVID R. NEWHOUSE
ART NOVAK
KARL NYGARD
GLENN ORMAN
GEORGE W PETECKI, SR.
BILL RAKES
MOISES A. RAZON
GREGORY ROHDE, Sr.
ALAN RUDERMAN
JOHN SADOFSKY
CHRISTOPHER SANCHEZ
JAMES SICINSKI
JAMES G. SIMPSON, JR.
JOSHUA J. SMITH
OWEN F. SMITH
GRANT SPOONER
MARK A. TOMANY
JASON S. TOWNSEND
SCOTT UGLINICA
JOHN URBANSKI
JORGE A. VALENCIA
STEPHEN VALLE
MARCO A. VARGAS, SR.
ENGINE VILLARINO
JOHN WILL
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News
of Units and Committees
AVIATORS
The Ceremonial was well attended by our group and our traditional performance of launching balsam gliders over the audience
on the way down the aisle to the Potentate was greeted with enthusiastic laughter and applause.
On November 20th we had another Fly-out from the DuPage Airport to the Jainsville Airport (60 nautical miles), where the group
of 12 Aviators enjoyed a great lunch and good fellowship. We traveled in 2 Cessna's and a Piper Aztec provided by Ken Phlamm
from his Travel Express Flight School.
Once again we would like to invite any Shriners who have an interest in aviation to join us on one of our Fly-outs and consider
becoming a member of our Unit if you like what you see. There is no requirement to be a pilot, but there is plenty of opportunity to
learn if that's the direction to want to take.
Call Jim Tatooles 847-373-5166 or Jeff Henson 708-297-6804 for more information.
CaptZ- Scribe
HIGHLANDERS
Season's greetings from the Highlanders,
After concluding another parade season, bringing piping and drumming joy to folks near and far, we're in a bit of a slowdown time.
But much like the fall bulbs you plant, there's activity that will burst forth in spring. Rather than go dark, we're hard at work on
Wednesday nights practicing new material, getting some of the newer members "parade ready" and generally enjoying the legendary Highlander camaraderie.
We recently hosted a pizza/beer reception for out latest class of Shriners. New or old, this is a great time to become a Highlander, no matter what your musical experience is. To a certain extent, musical desire can overcome (lack of) musical experience. We have plenty of non-musical roles too. Contact our Chief Bob Stoops for more information. And remember, we're less
than three months from St. Pat's - where men in kilts rule the day and have their way.
Reporting for the Highlanders:
John Ludwig
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of Units and Committees
HOSPITAL USHERS COMMITTEE
Nobles - Just how much do you really know about Shriners Hospital for Children® - Chicago – your hospital ??
Here are a few facts – but you should come see/visit and see for yourself first hand.
Did you know –
The Chicago hospital was #10 in a series of 22 to be built in 1926. The first was in Shreveport, LA in 1922 and the last
to be built was in Sacramento, CA in 1997.
Chicago hospital is a Pediatric Specialty Care Hospital covering –
Orthopaedics – Cleft Lip & Palate – Spinal Cord Injuries
Patients – 6 months until 18 years unless the Doctor says different then until 21.
Average stay is 4.1 days
Children helped since 1926 – 75,729
Budget for 2011 was $ 41.3 million
Research budget for 2011 as $ 370.132
Cost per day operation of the hospital is $130,000
Number of licensed beds – 60 / 30 rooms
Numbers Year 2010
Year 2011 Thru end October
Impatient admissions
1252
876
Patient days in hospital
5180
3373
Surgeries performed
1384
796
Minutes of surgeries
196,170
153,058
3268.88 hours
2550.96 hours
136.19 days
106.29 days
Outpatient Clinic visits
12753
9690
Number of new cases
1012
801
Shriners Hospital for Children® - Chicago –
Teaching hospital – Residents/Fellows – Nurses – Pharmacy
Research hospital – 2010 research department wrote about 50 research papers – 42 of them
were published in noted medical journals
Staff - +/- 325 full time and part time
Tenure of staff on the average is about 20 years – some nurses are 25+
6 full time Doctors – about 25 > 30 on call as necessary
Chief of Staff is Dr. Jeffrey Ackman – 23 years – Orthopaedics
Noble Doctor Peter Smith – 23 years – Orthopaedics
Noble Doctor Larry Vogel – 30 years – Spinal Cord Injuries
Dr. Kim Hammerberg
- 10 years – Spinal Cord Injuries
Dr. Pavin Patel – 20 years – Plastic Surgery
Dr. Haluk Altiok – 15 years – Orthopaedics
The drivers that come to the Chicago hospital come from –
Oklahoma – Colorado – Wisconsin – Michigan – Georgia – Ohio – Iowa – Illinois –
South Carolina – Indiana – Texas just to mention a few places. It all depends on the
required specialty that Chicago can provide.
The Usher Committee – Medinah 80 members - We have 2 Past Potentates – 1 Doctor – 2 members currently serving in the
Armed Forces.
NOBLES – there is so much more that we could/can tell you about YOUR hospital – Shriners Hospital for Children® - Chicago,
but it would be better that you came and see for yours self.
The Ushers continue to keep busy. Below are participation numbers for January thru November 2011 –
Number of regular tours of 10 guests or less – 59
Number of visitors on regular tours – 190
Number of Ushers available for regular tours – 108
Number of special tours of 10 guests or more – 91
Number of visitors on special tours – 1238
Number of Ushers for special tours – 93
continued on the next page….
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continued from the previous page….
Number of Ushers on duty for this reporting period – 925
Total hours of duty – 3238
Total hours on duty at dog show – 24
Total hours on duty – all – 3262
Total hours conducting tours – 142
From all of us to all of you – the Usher‟s Committee wish you and yours a very “Merry Christmas”
and a “Prosperous Happy New Year”.
See you next year –
Yours In The Faith,
Bob Gillfillan
Director/Scribe
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of Units and Committees
PAST MASTERS COMMITTEE
On November 14, 2011, in the Pyramid Room at Medinah Shrine Center, we had a great Ladies Night event at which Honorable
Noble Richard J. Elrod spoke on political involvement in the State of Illinois. We had a full house. Noble Elrod‟s speech received rave reviews. Our heartfelt thank you goes to him for the great speech. We also want to thank Medinah Banquets (Don,
Cyrille & Joanna) for the great meal. It was excellent.
We will have a Men Only Meeting on Monday, January 30, 2012, in the Pyramid Room at Medinah Shrine Center. Get your reservations in early by sending your check to our Treasurer, Noble Paul Sliva, in the amount of $15.00. (Paul‟s address is: 418 N
Waiola, LaGrange Park IL 60526-1824). Checks should be made payable to: Past Masters Committee.
The Past Masters Committee is the primary link between Medinah and the local Blue Lodges. In order to be a member of the
Past Masters Committee you need to either be a sitting Master or a Past Master of a Masonic Lodge. One of the primary functions of the Past Masters Committee is to present certificates to Masters of Lodges who are also Shriners, on behalf of Medinah.
During these presentations, if permitted by the Lodge, we will give a short presentation on the Shriners Hospitals for Children.
Dues for our Committee are only $10 a year. Please feel free to contact me email at: [email protected] or call me at: (847)
381-7555 EXT 101 if you would be interested in becoming a member.
Fraternally,
John Peter Curielli
Director
Medinah Past Masters Committee
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Children's Holiday Party
Once again, Medinah joined forces with the Scottish Rite, Valley of Chicago to
present a Christmas Party for the children of our members and their families.
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Medinah Shriner
The pictures displayed on these two pages
capture a few of the highlights of the day .
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Fellowship is fun!
Check out these NobleFun Committee events...
East West Shrine Football Game
Medinah
January 21
Come on out to the Pyramid Room to see college football‟s best players face off in the 87th annual
game at 3 pm live. Enjoy “OUR” game on our big screen with other Nobles, their families, and guests. The
game will be over about 6, just in time to enjoy dinner in the Oasis.
Bowling in the Dark
Chicago
February 3
Diversey River Bowl offers the most exciting night out in Chicago - a Rock & Bowl party! We have
a phenomenal light show, great music, and 36 lanes of the greatest game in the world... BOWLING.
Family Personal Safety Course
Medinah
February 7
This basic self awareness defense course will help you, your family members, and guests be safer
in numerous situations.
Ski Trip
Lisle
February 11
Four Lakes Alpine Snowsports offers nearby skiing fun. We‟ll meet at the hill at 10 am. Slope tickets for the day are only $25. If you need equipment, it‟s available for $20. Never skied before? $16 gets
you a one hour lesson. Bring your family and friends for a great time.
Daytona 500 Party
Medinah
February 26
See Nascar‟s top drivers run for the checkered flag in the biggest race of the year on the Pyramid
Rooms big screen.
Oscars Party
Medinah
February 26
Get together with other Nobles, ladies and guests to see Hollywood honor its best with their Academy Awards. Watch the show in the Pyramid Room and see if your favorite films win.
Beer Brewing Class
Chicago
March 4
Ever wanted to make your own beer? This class will show you how. Bring a friend.
Wii Mario Carts Tournament
Oasis
March 16
Enjoy an evening with fellow Nobles, ladies, and friends playing this fun game.
Darts Tournament
Medinah
March 23
See how your aim is against other Nobles, their ladies, and guests.
NCAA Basketball Final
Medinah
April 2
Its college basketball‟s grand finale as the final two tournament teams square off.
Check your schedule and reserve limited tickets early for...
“The Iceman Cometh”
Chicago
April 25
“A ferocious American classic that has lost none of its power” – The New York Times. Nathan
Lane and Brian Dennehy live on stage at the Goodman Theater in Eugene O‟Neill‟s drama. The Chicago
Sun Times says its as corrosive as rotgut whiskey, as morbidly funny as a funeral gone amok, as hallucinatory as an alcohol-fueled excursion into purgatory.” In order to get seating together for this play, your
$69 per ticket payment MUST be received by Mar. 15th.
Look for detailed flyers at Medinah and on our website under "Medinah Events".
To RSVP or for more information, call NobleFun Chairman Howard @ 847 778-1824.
Lets have FUN & FELLOWSHIP!
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Medinah Shriner
Shrine Club
Activities
MAINE SHRINE CLUB
This promises to be an exciting year for Maine Shrine Club.
We meet at Pinocchio‟s at 9706 N. Milwaukee (just north of Greenwood) in Niles on the 3rd Tuesday of the month. We gather at
6:30 pm for a dutch treat dinner. Their menu includes great pizza (try the barbeque, they use “Sweet Baby Ray‟s sauce), pasta,
salads, and sandwiches as well as a full bar. Our casual meetings start at 7:30 and run no more than an hour.
All Nobles are welcome to visit any of our meetings or events. If you want to join it‟s only $25 plus $25/year dues. Most of our
members are from the Maine Township communities of Des Plaines, Glenview, Niles, Park Ridge, and Prospect Heights, but anyone is welcome.
President Craig Stewart presides at his 1st meeting on February 21st. Medinah has supplied us with a set of mailing labels for all
Nobles in our area, and we will be sending them some information on what we‟re up to. With all the fun events on our calendar,
we hope to build our membership up. Feel free to invite any Nobles you know to come out and join in on the fun.
As a community service, we will again be sponsoring youth athletic teams in the Golf Maine Park District throughout the year. We
will have the various schedules and plan to visit each team at least once.
Please try and join us to watch the 87th Annual East-West Shrine Football Game at the Oasis on January 21st at 3 pm. We are
also going bowling in the dark at Diversey Bowl on Friday, February 3rd. We will also try and have a group at each of Medinah‟s
fun events throughout the year. For information on these events, please call 847 778-1824.
Hope to see you soon at Medinah‟s Maine Shrine Club.
-Howard Schermerhorn, Sec.
WIDOWS CLUB
AN INVITATION FROM THE WIDOWS OF MEDINAH NOBLES
If you are a widow of a Medinah Noble, we would love to have you join us for a luncheon on the first Saturday of every month. As
widows of our Medinah men, this club has been meeting since 1982, and we presently have a membership of about fifty ladies,
and approximately thirty ladies who meet at 11:30am once a month. We have delicious lunch and a social meeting afterwards.
We sometimes have a speaker or play games and always get news about what is going on at Medinah from our liaison officer,
Wilbur Schenk, who also attends our meetings.
It is a great way to stay in touch with what our men supported and we really have a good time knowing we are still part of that
philanthropy and what goes on at the Shrine, and the First Lady‟s project for the children at the Hospital.
Please join us if you can: The cost is only $20.00 for lunch.
For more information you may contact:
Audrey Linde, Pres. 847-455-6479 or Ida Stream, Sec. 847-965-6944
Nov. - Dec. 2011
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COMING EVENTS
Visit www.medinah.org for all of the details
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COMING EVENTS
Visit www.medinah.org for all of the details
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Potentate’s Ball
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20th ANNUAL 600 CLUB
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2011
MEDINAH SHRINE CENTER
550 N. SHRINERS DRIVE, ADDISON, IL 60101
1st PRIZE - $50,000.00
2 PRIZES OF $10,000.00
2 PRIZES OF $5,000.00
2 PRIZES OF $1,000.00
30 PRIZES OF $500.00
DONATION $100.00
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO “THE 600 CLUB”
TICKETS AVAILABLE AT MEDINAH SHRINE CENTER
For the benefit of A.A.O.N.M.S Not deductible as charitable contributions.
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A Journey into the Faith of Age
By
Robert Cotner
Director of Development
Shriners Hospitals for Children - Chicago
A Medinah Noble
Many Shriners have found this book
valuable in this time of discord.
[email protected]
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Medinah Shriner
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