58th ANNUAL MID-STATES UNIT MEET - Ladies' Oriental Shrine of North America AABA Court #4, Tulsa OK "KICKIN IT ON ROUTE 66"

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58th ANNUAL MID-STATES UNIT MEET
                                 Ladies’ Oriental Shrine of North America
                                        AABA Court #4, Tulsa OK
                                        “KICKIN IT ON ROUTE 66”
                                                  OCTOBER 22-24, 2021

Lady LaDonna Seger, Grand Directress
Grand 1st Ceremonial Lady
Lady Sheri Bradley, High Priestess
Lady Tracey Ritz, PHP, President
Lady Lisa Benn, Vice President
Lady Catherine Blair, Secretary
Lady Crystal Glasco, Treasurer

July 1, 2021

Grand High Priestess
Past Grand High Priestesses
Grand Officers
High Priestesses
Officers and Member of Ladies’ Oriental Shrine of North America

Dear Ladies,

It is with great pleasure and pride the High Priestess, Past High Priestesses, Officers and Members of
AABA Court No. 4, wish to invite to the 58th Annual Mid-States Unit Meet, “KICKIN’ IT ON
ROUTE 66” October 22-24 in Tulsa, OK.

Our Headquarter Hotel will be:
      Marriott Tulsa Hotel Southern Hills
      1902 E. 71st St Tulsa Ok 74136
      Phone Reservation Desk: (918) 493-7000 or 800-228-9290 Group Code: LOS
      Online Reservations can be made at www.tulsamarriott.com or click the link:
      Book your group rate for Ladies Oriental Shrine of North American Mid States
      Unit Meet

Room rate are $112.00 plus tax, per night up to 4 person per room. The reservation deadline is October
8, 2021.

All rooms have Express check in and Express Check out, High speed Internet Access, Complementary
High-speed internet, Complementary Public Parking, Basic room Amenities with Mini Refrigerator, and
a few offices services if needed. The Marriott Hotel has a Fitness Center and indoor pool.

Cancellation of the room must be made not later than 72 hours prior to arrival.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
The Registration fee prior to October 8, 2021, is $175.00 (USD). There will be a late registration fee of
$25.00 (USD) after October 8, 2021.

MEN’S REGISTRATION
The Men’s registration is located on the Ladies’ registration form and will include the Friday and
Saturday night dinners and hospitality room for $100.00 (USD). The Nobles of Akdar Shrine Center
(a.k.a. AABA Court No. 4 Trailers) will host the Men’s hospitality.

CANCELLATIONS
All requests for refunds are to be made in writing and postmarked by October 8, 2021, except for
death, illness, or family emergencies. Refunds only for Registration cost minus mandatory $25.00
registration fee with additional handling fee of $5.00.

REGISTRATION CHECK-IN
Registration will be open Friday, October 22 from 8:00am to 6:30pm; and Saturday, October 23 from
7:30am - 8:30am

PROGRAM AD BOOK
When placing your advertisement on the enclosed form, please remember to print your name, title as of
April 1, 2021, Court name and number. For your advertisement to be included in the 2021 Mid-States
Unit Meet program we must have your advertisement photo print ready, no later than October 8, 2021.

MARKET PLACE
The marketplace will be open on Friday, Oct 22 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and Saturday 10:00 am to
5:00 pm for shopping.

FUN NIGHT DINNER - NO FEZ
A casual Fun Night Dinner BBQ Dinner will be held on Friday evening, October 22, 2021, at 7:00 pm,
with a social hour at 6:30 pm. Special entertainment will follow the dinner. Casual dress.

58th ANNUAL MID-STATES UNIT BUSINESS MEETING - FEZ
The business meeting and breakfast buffet will be held on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 8:30 am. To
attend the meeting, you will need the following: Fez, Registration badge, and current stamped dues
card. Dress will be business attire (dress slacks, skirts and Unit or Court shirt, or dress). No one will be
allowed to leave or return to the room once the meeting is called to order.

EXHIBITION DRILLS
The Exhibition Drills will be on Saturday, October 23, 2021, beginning at 1:00 pm. Each Unit will be
assigned a rehearsal time. The Room will be open following the business meeting until 12:30 pm for
any unit wanting to practice for drills.

Ya-Ya DEGREE
The Ya-Ya Degree is a tradition in Mid-States that everyone loves to partake in. Ya-Ya- Degree will
take place 30 minutes after Drills are completed. The cost is $5 and all the proceeds to be donated to the
Shreveport Shriners Hospital for Children.
CASUAL DINNER – NO FEZ
A Social Hour will begin at 6:00 pm. A “Outsiders/Rumblefish” Themed Dinner will be on Saturday
evening at 6:30 pm. The dress for dinner will be casual attire or dress as your favorite Outsider or
Rumblefish movie character.

CARING LOTUS TRIBUTES
The Caring Lotus Tribute is a wonderful way to let someone know you care and that you would like to
honor them. Caring Lotus stickers are available for a $2.00 donation. Please order them in advance using
the enclosed form. Advance order will be in your honoree’s registration packet with a card from you.
Advance orders must be received by October 8, 2021. Additional Caring Lotus tributes will be available
for purchase at the unit meet for a $5.00 donation.

Care Bear Hugs,

Lady Tracey Ritz, PHP
Lady Tracey Ritz, PHP
President of Mid-States Unit Meet
AABA Court No.4
Tulsa, OK
58th ANNUAL MID-STATES UNIT MEET
                             “KICKIN IT ON ROUTE 66”
                              OCTOBER 21-24, 2021

OFFICIAL REGISTRATION FORM PLEASE PRINT ALL ENTERIES ON LINES PROVIDED
Name: __________________________________ Title: ___________________________________

Court Name: _____________________________ No. _____ City, State: _____________________

Address _________________________________________________________________________

City _________________________________ State ______________Zip______________

Phone __________________________ (H) ____________________________ (C)

Men’s Name ________________________________________________________

EVENT SELECTION COST                                                        TOTAL
Ladies Registration (Postmarked by October 8, 2021)            $175.00
Ladies Registration Late Fee (after October 8, 2021)           $25.00
Men's Registration (Postmarked by October 8, 2021)             $100.00
Men's Registration Late Fee (after October 8,2021)             $25.00

                                                               Per Person
Ya-Ya Degree                                                  $5.00
Caring Lotus Tribute             Number of Tributes _____X$2.00=
                             Check # ______         Grand Total Due (US$)

Special Dietary Needs please be specific (food allergies, etc.): _____________________

________________________________________________________________________

Please let us know of you have any special dietary needs.
Mail Forms and Checks to: Lady Nancy McCormick
                             PO Box 33018
                             Tulsa OK 74153

All checks should be made out payable to: AABA Court No. 4, Mid-States Unit Meet

OFFICIAL USE ONLY

DATE REC’D ________________ AMT. REC’D ________________ CHECK ______________

DATE REFUND REQ. _________ AMT. REFUNDED ____________ CHECK # ____________
58TH ANNUAL MID-STATES UNIT MEET
                              “KICKIN IT ON ROUTE 66”
                               OCTOBER 22 - 24, 2021
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This form is to be completed by the UNIT LEADER of each participating Unit. This includes walk-on, as it is a
participating Unit. The time limit is 5 minutes.

PLEASE PRINT OF TYPE

Court Name ______________________________ No. ________ City, State _________________

Unit Name ____________________________________________________________________

Unit Leader’s Name ______________________________ Phone _________________________

Audio requirements: CD or Thumb drive (circle one) Microphone: Yes / No (circle one)

Please label all items with: Court Name, No., Unit Name, Unit Leader’s Name, Name of song, Artist and Length of
song.

Please indicate any specific details. When your music is to start (ie: are you walking in to the music or starting
the music once you are assembled on the floor), where mic should be placed, etc. Each Unit will be assigned a
rehearsal time.

All CD’s or Thumb drives for the drill are to be turned in Friday after the business meeting.
and reclaimed immediately following the drills. If you would like you may send your music electronically to:
midstates2021@gmail.com

BE PREPARED—HAVE DUPLICATES OF YOUR MUSIC (No cassettes tapes will be accepted).

Return Completed Form by October 8, 2021 to: Lady Nancy McCormick
                                                    PO Box 33018
                                                    Tulsa OK 74153

High Priestess Name (as of May 2021) ______________________________________

To be Escorted by: __________________________Title________________________

Grand Officer’s Name: __________________________________________________

To be Escorted by: ___________________________ Title ______________________

Note: If AABA Court needs to provide an Escort of your Officers, please indicate “needs an Escort” in
the “To be escorted by” space above.
58TH ANNUAL MID-STATES UNIT MEET
                          “KICKIN IT ON ROUTE 66”
                           OCTOBER 22 - 24, 2021

PROGRAM AD Order Form                                   Deadline October 8, 2021

Please use a separate form for each Ad

Full Page (4.25 x 7.0) $50

Half Page (4.25 x 3.6) $25

Quarter Page (4.25 x 1.5) $15

Business Card (3.50 x 2.0) $10

Size of Ad _________________________ $___________ TOTAL (US$) $____________

NOTE: All Ads MUST be printable ready. Please provide quality photographs for best results.

COURT NAME __________________________NO. ________ CITY, STATE_________________

AD FOR: _______________________________________________________________________

CONTACT NAME: _______________________________________________________________

PHONE: ____________________________ EMAIL: ___________________________________

All checks should be made payable to AABA Court No. 4, Mid-States Unit Meet

Mail Form & Check to:       Lady Nancy McCormick
                            PO Box 33018
                            Tulsa OK 74153

Artwork can be mailed to: midstates2021@gmail.com

OFFICIAL USE
DATE REC’D_________ AMT. REC’D _________ CHECK # ___________
58TH ANNUAL MID-STATES UNIT MEET
                           “KICKIN IT ON ROUTE 66”
                            OCTOBER 22 - 24, 2021

CARING LOTUS TRIBUTES ORDER FORM $2.00 PER NAME

Deadline October 8, 2021
(This form MUST accompany your registration form)

HONOREE NAME (PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE) _______________________________________

COURT NAME & NO. _____________________________________

MESSAGE TO HONOREE:

__________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

CONTACT NAME ___________________________________________________________
PHONE _____________________________

Mail Form & Check with Registration to:   Lady Nancy McCormick
                                          PO Box 33018
                                          Tulsa OK 74153

All checks must be made payable to AABA Court No. 4, MID-STATES UNIT MEET

OFFICIAL USE DATE REC’D___________ AMT. REC’D____________ CHECK # ____________
58th ANNUAL MID-STATES UNIT MEET
                       “KICKIN IT ON ROUTE 66”

                                  Tentative Schedule

                                   Friday, October 22, 2021

                   Registration                                8:00 am – 6:30 pm
                   Marketplace                                 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
                   Men’s Hospitality                           TBD
                   Fun Night Social Hour                       6:30 pm – 7:00 pm
                   Fun Night Dinner                            7:00 pm – ??

                                  Saturday, October 23, 2021

                   Registration                                7:30 am – 8:30 am
                   Marketplace                                 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
                   Men’s Hospitality                           TBD

                   Business Meeting and Breakfast              8:30 am – 11:00 am
                   Drill Rehearsal                             after business meeting
                   Exhibition Drills                           1:00 pm - ??
                   Ya-Ya Degree                                Immediately following Drills
                   Saturday Night Social Hour                  6:00 pm – 6:30 pm
                   Saturday Night Dinner & Entertainment       6:30 pm - ??

                                  Sunday, October 24, 2021

                   Complimentary Breakfast                     7:00 am – 10:00 am
                   Check Out                                   Noon

The Units of AABA Court #4 would like to extend our appreciation and warm THANK YOU for
joining us this year. We wish you safe travels home and hope you enjoyed the weekend.
58TH ANNUAL MID-STATES UNIT MEET
                          “KICKIN IT ON ROUTE 66”
                           OCTOBER 22 - 24, 2021

REFUND REQUEST FORM

DEADLINE: POSTMARKED October 8, 2021.

Name: ____________________________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________________

City: ___________________________________ State: _____ Zip: _________

Home Phone: _________________ Cell Phone: ________________________

Email: ____________________________________________________________

Reason for refund:
_____________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

Signature: ___________________________________________

Cancellations not postmarked by October 8, 2021 shall forfeit $30.00. In the event of the death
or serious illness, cancellation will be accepted during the time prior to the Unit Meet with full
registration fee refunded.

SENT THIS FORM TO:          Lady Nancy McCormick
                            PO Box 33018
                            Tulsa OK 74153
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