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A Publication of Shrine Masons. March, 2021 - Vol. 121, Issue 3
Al Kader OASIS
Published Monthly
From the Potentate’s Desk
Al Kader, Shriners International by 2021 Potentate Terry Griffith - potentate@bendbroadband.com
25100 SW Parkway Ave.
Wilsonville, OR 97070-9600 February brought many things to
Phone: (503) 682-4420 the table including a winter blast that
Fax: (503) 685-5080 crippled much of our State, but it also
Email: editor@alkadershriners.org
www.AlKaderShriners.org
brought some very positive things.
Subscription Price $8.00 / yr On the pandemic side, many more are
receiving the vaccine and the restrictions
Elected Divan are loosening, meaning that the hard
Terry Griffith, Potentate work we have all done is paying off. But,
email: potentate@bendbroadband.com
Mark Phillips, Chief Rabban
it still means that when we are able to
Carl Robinson, Assistant Rabban meet, that we will still wear masks and
Martin Klos,High Priest & Prophet socially distance.
Marty Bush, Oriental Guide
Gillan Bradley, Treasurer This last month also brought new Nobles
IS Todd Weedman, Recorder into our Temple, through the efforts
of Noble Ted Balestreri, in creating
Appointed Divan
Jeff Zimmerman, 1st Ceremonial Master a Virtual Ceremonial. This is not the
Dennis Harris, 2nd Ceremonial Master optimum way of creating new Nobles,
Bill Hinkle, Director but during these times, it works. I also had the opportunity to visit some
Curtis Hanson, Marshal of our Clubs on the east side and initiate Tim Best in Hermiston, in a Cold
Bruce Fish, Captain of the Guard
Larry Evey, Temple Outer Guard
Sands. As we continue to open up, I look forward to visiting more Clubs
Steve Levin, Chaplain and Units, in person!
Potentate’s Emissaries; Forrest Hatch,
Rod Thompson, Larry Evey, Bill Quier, Ted The support for Lady Debby’s Project has been overwhelming. We are
Balestreri, Frank Brewington, Rodger Hood both very happy with the help that you have shown. Although the money
is great, it is more important to have the Clubs, Units and individuals
Support Services Staff taking ownership in this project for YOUR Temple.
Chief of Staff: Mel De Hut
Deputy Chief of Staff: John & Barb Wilde Our Alliance with Aloha Temple is proving to be a very good relationship.
Staff; Rich & Janet Ling, Alicia Moss, Judy
Smith, Al & Sue Harris, JB & Linda Dick,
You will see in this issue, and in emails, that we are doing a fundraiser
Horacio Arellano, Richard King, Forrest & with the Hawaii Fudge Company (a Noble-owned company). This is a
Linda Hatch, Dannie & Addie Adamson, Tom perfect opportunity for each of us to purchase a great gift, while providing
& Jane Chappelle, Roger H.Hodge II, Lori our Temple with 30% of the purchases just by ordering from this website
Calkins, Hap & Patti Baldwin
https://www.hawaiifudge.com/discount/alkadershirners-21. Lady Debby
Temple Unit Staff and I are also planning a pilgrimage to Oahu for the Alohas Potentates’
Robert Baugh, Director of Units Luau and to represent our Temple. (See the flyer in this issue.)
Vacant, Assistant Dir. of Units
Spring is around the corner and we are continuing to plan for our
Potentate’s Appointments Potentate’s Banquet on May 15th, which will involve Afifi and Hillah
Attorney: Matt Wand Temples. Hopefully, by April and into May we will be able to do some
Ambassador at Large: IS John Nerski
Ambassador at Large: Skip Stanaway
parading. We will continue to make new Nobles as soon as we can,
Ambassador: Gary Scott through our virtual Ceremonial or Cold Sands, but have cancelled the
Spring Ceremonial in the hopes of conducting one large Ceremonial in
Emeritus October. We will be inviting all of our newly made Nobles to participate so
Kenji Yaguchi, Ambassador
they get the full effect, along with the Hospital experience.
Robert Keller, Treasurer
IS Dave Johnson, Editor
Look forward to seeing everyone on the Potentate’s Campfires, on the
OASIS third Thursday of each month at 6:30pm.
Potentate IS Terry Griffith, Publisher
Patrick Sheehan, Editor Live the Masonic Way
Art Thompson, Photographer
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Chaplain’s Report
by Noble Steven Levin
Here we are with February having quickly
disappeared and March being the harbinger of what
I wish for all to be a beautiful spring.
Having said that, I realized that the past year has
left me with many opportunities to reflect and
contemplate our current universal situation. I’m
more than positive I’m not alone in that arena of
speculation regarding what has brought us to the
cataclysmic state of our existence today.
Considering the extent of all the out-of-the-ordinary
factors that have been visited upon us, it is easy
to think the G.A.O.T.U. in his infinite wisdom, is
sending us messages much like those he sent to the
Egyptians in the time of the great Exodus as related
in the Old Testament.
Is it possible, the tornadoes, floods, pandemics,
fires, climates changing, ice storms etc., resulting
from the reversed polar vortex and more are
reminiscent of the Ten Plagues he visited upon
Pharaoh and the Egyptian people?
We of the Masonic Order have professed a deep and
loving appreciation of our creator, and as Masons,
Shriners, Scottish Rite and York Rite members, we
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Mothers Day May 9th
Fundraiser for transportation of patients to Shriners Hospitals for Children providing medical care for children
including orthopedic, burns, cleft lip and palate, and spinal injuries – regardless of the family’s ability to pay.
Order your beautiful flower basket now and they will be ready for Mothers Day.
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Daughters of the Nile It is also the time of year when all locations in the
Shriners Hospitals for Children health care system
by Queen Holly Austin are preparing their annual reports to submit to
I don’t even know how to start this article. It seems headquarters in Tampa. This report captures the
that right now we are leading parallel lives in activities and successes of the previous year. If you
our organizations since, due to the “Miss Covid” would have asked me to predict whether or not we
pandemic, our interactions are limited. Personally, I would meet our goals, I certainly would not have
have developed some very special relationships due predicted the final results. Despite what seemed
to my involvement in our organizations. I lost my to be overwhelming odds against us with the
own Shriner a few years ago so I know through my COVID-19 pandemic, wildfires, and all the changes
Jerry, the tenets, values, and purpose you all have in our way of life and how we serve our patients,
as members. we were able to achieve new heights on many of
our goals. Even with lower patient volumes and
Nydia Temple is so very fortunate to be able to the three month halt on non-emergent cases,
share your beautiful facility. I miss being there. I the Portland team continued to sustain excellent
miss seeing you Shriners. I have attended some quality, strong patient satisfaction, and outstanding
virtual events and Zoom chat rooms are beginning revenue cycle and budget management.
to feel almost normal.
Donations for the Portland Shriners Hospital once
The members of Nydia Temple have continued to again exceeded our annual goal. A special thanks
work behind the scenes. Though we have been to all the Shriners, Daughters of the Nile, and
unable to have our normal type of fundraising, Ladies of the Oriental Shrine who have supported
our contribution just from our own pockets and our hospital in so many ways throughout the
clubs amassed $15,400 this year. I commend our challenges of 2020. It truly takes a village –
members for this contribution. I am sure you especially in times of change! I am so grateful for
already are aware that our donations to Portland our ability to stay united amid the challenges and
Shriners Hospital through our Foundation are overcome them together.
second only to the donations of the Shriners
themselves. The mission of Daughters of the
Nile is to support the great work of the Shriners
Picnic Update
By High Priest and Prophet Martin Klos
Healthcare System and Shriners International.
Each year recently (until the last one) the Shrine
We are winding down our year of “Angels Among
has been sponsoring a picnic for all nobles and
Us” with me as Queen and will welcome our next
families as a thank you for the dedicated work you
queen, Gail Martin, on March 22. She has informed
do. Last year we let a pesky virus get in the way,
us that this will be a virtual installation and will be
but we are hoping this year to resuscitate (one of
putting out that information.
them there doctor words) the tradition. We are
Greetings to all – Until we meet again. planning on doing this on August 28th this year.
Due to the financial issues the Temple is working
through, we decided to try something new this
year. Instead of renting space at Oaks Park we
are considering finding somewhere for a more
traditional family style picnic. We are looking at
using the property at the Yoshida estate up by
the Sandy River near Troutdale. Food will be
provided; you plan to bring the family and fun. We
do need some volunteers for planning (anyone
by Dereesa Reid, Administrator of Shriners interested in being on the picnic committee?).
We are looking for help with the cooking (ahem,
Hospitals for Children - Portland Motorcycle escort) and help with the transport
The arrival of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine and games. We are looking for game ideas for
at Shriners Hospitals for Children – Portland adults and kids, things like three legged races, egg
marked the dawn of a new day. I am so proud of drops, water balloon toss, Frisbee, Corn Hole, etc.
our infection control team, nurses, pharmacists, Any ideas please let me or Curtis Hanson know.
anesthesiologists, and support staff that quickly My email is skydoc@skydocs.com, and Curtis is at
assembled very efficient mass vaccination clinics curthanson.lear09@gmail.com.
for our staff.
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Director of Units manager as needed. If you have any questions or
concerns, please feel free to contact me.
by Noble Robert Baugh and Lady Deb
Both Deb and I hope to see everyone soon as we
As this year’s Parade Season draws near, and slowly begin our various fraternal activities. The
each of you begin to plan for your traditional work that Shriners do in our communities is vitally
parade activities, I would like to do my best important, and your willingness to serve and
to support you. I would like to serve you by volunteer speak volumes about your character. God
continuing the high standard of communications Bless you, and hope you are safe and healthy.
that Noble Jay & Lady Winnie Carey provided
the last few years. It was a very difficult time
for all our clubs and units with almost all plans Temple Alliance
being cancelled. It is my hope that this year we by Terry Griffith, Potentate
will be able to pick up where we left off in the Al Kader Temple now has an official Temple
2019 parade season. Although a lot of things Ambassador that will act as our liaison with our
have changed in the past months with Covid, Alliance Temple, Aloha. Marshall Curtis Hanson will
our goal should be to resume regular meetings, expand his duties to include Temple Ambassador.
have discussions that can make us better, and This is an exciting opportunity for both our
plan for the start of a new year. Temples and it required someone who had various
Our new Potentate Terry Griffith has asked communications strengths and would represent
me to reach out to all units and clubs as soon Al Kader professionally and appropriately, that is
as possible to give you notice that the storage why Noble Curtis was selected. Since this is a new
lockers upstairs, in the sun room at the Shrine position, he will have the ability to define his role, to
Center are going to be removed, and the space the best possible outcome.
changed for other activities. The Shrine Center
At minimum, his duties will be to participate
has been under a lot of changes as of late. On
in Aloha’s Temple stated meetings and meet
or about the 8th of February the space I refer
periodically with their Temple Ambassador, Marshall
to will be under renovation. If you have any
Jonathan Todd. He will be sharing our information,
stored items of any kind, they must be removed.
pertaining to our Ceremonials, membership and
As I understand it, these lockers or bins were
fundraising, as well as other fun and fellowship ideas.
available for clubs and units to store things
in support of activities at the Shrine Center Ambassador Curtis will keep you appraised of his
in years past, and many items have been left dealings with Aloha Temple through monthly articles
without others having any knowledge of its in the Oasis. If there is something special you would
intended use. This is a house-cleaning initiative, like to find out from Aloha Temple, feel free to reach
and an ownership identification tasking. Please, out to Ambassador Curtis.
let Todd know soon if you think you have items
stored there and need assistance to remove HAWAII PILGRIMAGE
them.
An invitation from I.S. Marty Alexander, Aloha
In March, I would like to start discussions, place Shrine, has been extended to Al Kader Shriners to
target date(s) on the calendar, and resume our attend his Potentates Luau (only in Hawaii). It will
Unit/Club monthly operations meetings. The be held at the Aloha Temples’ resort on the Island of
agenda will be the same as in years past, but Oahu on August 21st. (See flyer in this issue).
we will do it via Zoom. A Zoom meeting is not
the same as in person meetings, but we can Lady Debby and I are excited to be able to make
get things done in the comfort of your own this trip and represent our Temple and to be able
homes or where ever you are. I will work with to meet some of the Divan and Nobles from Aloha
Sarah, Todd, and our Illustrious Sir to build Temple. You are more than welcome to join us on
the invite. I still have a full-time job, I am only this pilgrimage to meet our Alliance Temple Nobles.
partially retired, and do have times of the day We have secured accommodations at the Prince
when I am hard to reach. You can reach me via Waikiki Resort in Honolulu for 6 nights. If you would
a phone call, a text message, an e-mail, a letter, like additional information regarding this trip, please
by passenger pigeon, maybe a smoke signal, let me know.
or the pony express. I will respond, but it may
take a few hours. I was sent an updated contact
list. I will be working it into my personal contact
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Al Kader
Pilgrimage
This is NOT a Potentates Trip
but a special Pilgrimage to share
ideas and awareness of our
Temples, with fun & fellowship
Accompany IS Terry and 1st Lady Debby on a Pilgrimage to visit our
Alliance Temple, ALHOHA in Hawaii. Leaving Portland on August 17,
returning August 24. Superior accommodations at the Prince Waikiki
Westin, overlooking the Marina and Pacific Ocean ($249/night, includes
some breakfasts). Planning on Honolulu Hospital visit and Potes Luau.
Contact IS Terry for additional information and assistance in planning.
Al Kader Oasis - March 2021 11Pendleton Shrine Club Membership Report
by Noble Rodney Thompson by Carl Robinson, Assistant Rabban
The Pendleton Shrine Club had a meeting at the We are constantly reminded that membership is
Pendleton Masonic Lodge on Tuesday, February the responsibility of every Noble. Our current
23, 2021. There was a cold sands ceremony at 4:30 membership is under 1,000, and as a result we have
p.m. for Timothy Best followed by our regular lost one delegate to Imperial this year. I realize that
meeting at 6:00 p.m. Ladies were not invited with the pandemic there are not a lot of chances to
because we needed to keep our numbers down. I interact with our Brothers in Blue Lodge, or even
know this was not our usual meeting day, but we our Brothers that are also Nobles. One of the ways
had other business. that I would like to approach membership as we
start to resume activities is to have each club and
Al Kader Reaching Out unit appoint a Blue Lodge liaison. I will be contacting
the leadership of our clubs and units over the next
by I.S. Terry Griffith
few weeks to work out details on how we can build
One of the issues with today’s technology is membership. To accomplish this goal, I would
that we all too often, “take the easy road,” when encourage all Nobles to access the information in Be
it comes to communicating or not even doing a Shriner Now at www.beashrinernow.com. You will
that. We have several different methods of find this to be one of the most valuable resources to
communicating, including what you are doing build membership.
now, but the tried and true method is talking to
someone. Especially now, it is important that we, Concert Band
as a Temple, reach out to all of our Nobles and by Noble Jeff Zimmerman
ladies.
Oh boy! Spring is coming. You can tell by all the
I have been a Noble for several years and do not weird weather we are having. But, as experienced
remember, ever, being contacted by someone Oregonians, we can be fairly sure it will stop raining
to just see how I was doing. Our Temple is on or about the 5th of July. Let’s just hope that the
undertaking the challenge of changing that. other major influencers of our lifestyle (COVID, for
Beginning with this reading, someone, including one) will be sufficiently under control that we can
your elected Divan, will be calling everyone on enjoy the parades and large gatherings together,
our books, just to check in and see how they are soon.
doing. This will also give us the opportunity to
make certain that they are staying in contact with It has been a year now since the Concert Band has
their Temple. gathered in person and played music, something
that we greatly desire to do, you know, “Band
Not only during this pandemic is it important to together.” Most of us, though, have not turned our
be in contact, but this is something that we should backs on music, or the band. Practicing alone is
be doing all the time. I made communications one almost always productive, albeit lonely at times.
of my focus areas because it is important for our When a musician is improving and feeling like
Nobility to know that they are valued and this is they’ve advanced their skills, even a little bit, it
the first step in making that known. makes them want to add that improved sound to the
If you would like to be part of this effort and make whole group and revel in the full, harmonious sound
some phone calls, just contact me at 503-910-2162 that is developed through everyone’s contributions.
or email me at potentate@bendbroadband.com. That’s the piece of fulfillment that the pandemic has
I have listings for you as well as an introductory robbed us of. This situation is trying our patience; it
script. You can call at your leisure and have the feels like having to play through a slow, unmelodious
opportunity to talk to some Nobles who may not waltz in unison while you’d much rather be playing a
have been contacted for years! rousing Sousa march with all your energy.
Working as a team, we can take on any challenge While we wait, patiently or not, for the time we
including contacting our entire membership! can safely gather as a band and blow melodious,
Thanks for your help. virus-free air into the atmosphere and enjoy each
other’s mellow tones and camaraderie we must
keep ourselves prepared for just that occasion. We
are keeping in touch with each other, encouraging
practice routines, and lifting each other’s spirits. Our
director, Jeff Hornick, has suggested a few musical
12 Al Kader Oasis - March 2021pieces for all of us to practice, even distributing
the music and recordings to play along with. Al Kader Classified Ads
This gives us inspiration and challenges us to by Terry Griffith, Assistant Rabban
keep up to the tempo of the recordings. Plus,
we’ll be in good shape to play together when If you have something that you would
the time comes. like to include in our “want ad section,”
please feel free to send it to Terr y at griff@
The Band has also started to meet virtually, bendbroadband.com. Please include
online. We don’t have the advanced technology pictures if you have them.
to enable us to play together, but we are
Help Wanted: General Labor: One or
conversing in real-time and exchanging
two individual to install posts in
ideas and stories. I believe it helps to fight
concrete near the entrances to our
off the feelings of abandonment. And we are
Center. This will include digging
researching ways to gather in small groups and
6 holes approximately 2” and then
make music together. Anything to keep the
planting the posts in cement. (This
music alive!
needs to be completed prior to
Fine for now. October 1st, prior to the “rainy”
season). Call or email Terry at
503-910-2162, griff@bendbroadband.
Greeters com
by Mark C. Phillips, Chief Rabban
Help Wanted: Handyman: Looking for
The next meeting for the Greeters will be something to do. Let me know, we
March 9, 2021 at 6 p.m. at the Shrine Center. have several projects at the Center
Hopefully the restrictions will be lifted and that we can use help with.
we can have a full meeting of all the Greeters.
Just a reminder dues for this year are due Help Wanted: Power Washer: A person
and payable. We gladly accept cash, check or or team of two to power wash the
money order. No charge cards please. shop area. Will need to utilize
the lift truck and should be able
There are still some golf pouches available for to work around heights. Probably a
the unbelievably low price of $10.00. These can 2-day job.
be used for your cell phone, keys, money, mask
or Kleenex. This is something that is hard to
live without. If you are interested, call me at
(503) 708-4872.
Not much has been going on with the ice
storm and the Coronavirus. I got my first
vaccination so I guess I’m ½ protected. At least
its a start. One of my pugs died while I was
without power for 5 days. It was a difficult time
but we are passed it now and things have to be
looking better.
If any noble is looking to join a unit the
Greeters are there for you. Maybe all of the
new Nobles want to join us. If we ever have a
ceremonial that is.
Al Kader Oasis - March 2021 13LET’S “Z O O M” TOGETHER
Come and join the fun – fellowship
This Photo by Unknown Author is
Join us every Tuesday evening around 6:10.
Register with Ralph Jubb at rjubb@comcast.net with this info.:
Your name
Your email address
!!”BINGO”!! He may even email you a fun BINGO card so you can
play too - ask him! Your Unit, Club or you can use these ZOOM
meetings to help the Al Kader Shriner’s Family stay together.
You will need a computer or ipad or iphone with a camera and
microphone.
All Shriners and non-Shriners – join us and
“KEEP THE AL KADER FIRES BURNING” during these “I miss you” days.
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Al Kader Oasis - March 2021 OF COMING EVENTS
Please note that all dates and events shown here are subject to change without noticeWin these quilts
King sized
1st Lady's Project
Quilt Raffle
Two beautiful quilts, graciously
donated by Lady Pam Gamble
TICKETS COST 5. FOR THE BENEFIT
OF AL KADER SHRINE THEATER
CRTAIN PROJECT) RAFFLE DAWING
DRING THE AL KADER AWARDS
BANET, DECE BER 11, 2021
Need not be present to win.
Ticets available by contacting 1st Lady
Debby at griffith@bendcable.com, any of
your elected Divan members or Sarah at
the Shrine Center.
Al Kader Oasis - March 2021 15March
Potentate’s Calendar - January 2021
Potentate’s Calendar
2021
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5 6
1pm-Office 6am-Office 6pm-COSC 12n-Tillamook SC 9a-Postponed
6pm-Desert Patrol Columbia Co
Breakfast
10:30a-Postponed
7 8 9 10 11 12 Columbia Co SC 13
1pm-Office 6am-Office 6pm-Executive
2pm-Home Board Meeting
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
6:00pm-Potentates
Zoom Campfire
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
28 29 30 31
TIP OF THE FEZ
• Noble Ron Hevland for “volunteering” to coordinate
FIRST
rides for our senior Nobles to obtain their COVID 19
vaccinations and the drivers for helping.
LADY'S
• For Noble Ted Balestreri and the Ritualists for
PROJECT
helping with a first ever Virtual Ceremonial. REPLACING
HARRINGTON
• Lady Pam Gamble for donating her talents and HALL
materials for creating two amazing quilts for the 1st Lady’s CURTAINS
Project (tickets are available at the Shrine Office). Goal -
$7,000
Thank you
-Noble Mel & Lady
Velna DeHut - $500
-Central Oregon
Shrine Club- $500
Balance -Hospital Support Club
$5,450 - $500
-Desert Patrol - $250
-Noble John & Lady
Direct Barb Wilde - $50
contributions -Lady Connie Doherty-
accepted, please$50
contact Sarah
16 Al Kader Oasis - March 2021March Birthdays!
Jack H Allen 3/2 Robert F Root III 3/12 Ronald T Highet 3/25
Russell M Michaels 3/2 Roger W Rees P.P. 3/14 William A Martin 3/25
David C Coffing 3/2 Nicholas Johns 3/14 Paul W May 3/25
Mace A Cadwell 3/3 Ronald E Bucher 3/15 Howard D Krause 3/25
James W Kinkead 3/3 Theodore J Balestreri 3/15 Eldon J Barker 3/26
Donald R Andreasen 3/3 Jacob T Stockhoff 3/15 Duane W Hugulet 3/26
Jason Zwick 3/3 Norman H Schroth 3/16 John R Goodyear 3/26
E P Estep 3/4 Patrick E Ball 3/16 Robert H Brown 3/26
Rodney J Bartholomew 3/4 Patrick G Fugere 3/16 Casey J Rucker 3/26
Hunter R Thompson 3/4 James M Sonsteng 3/17 Jeffrey W Stewart 3/27
Robert K Swan 3/5 Michael E Early 3/17 Joseph C Player 3/28
Douglas R Arnall 3/5 John C Brewer 3/18 Dannie L Adamson 3/28
Dwon K Guvenir 3/6 Robert A Chapman 3/18 Jeffery A Rollman 3/28
Gary Thomas 3/7 Kevan J Snyder 3/18 Trace O Harris 3/28
Kenton A Wolfe 3/8 Ted A Baker 3/19 Ernest H Winterton 3/29
Richard V Green 3/9 Gordon T Poole 3/20 Dennis E Johnson 3/29
Richard D Kemp 3/9 Herschell J Conklin 3/22 George E Glerup 3/29
Austin Bennington 3/9 David R Huth 3/22 Robert G Cato P.P. 3/30
Kenneth A Elliott 3/10 Ronald A Vandehey 3/23 Roger D Greison 3/30
Ard M Pratt Jr., P.P. 3/12 Lloyd W Henson 3/23 James A Michaelis 3/30
Ronald L Kunze 3/12 Ralph C Mitchell 3/24 Kelly L Barnett 3/30
Gregg S Miles 3/12 Mark L Posler 3/24 Lawrence J Luquette 3/31
Shawn Callaway 3/12 Heath R Brandenburg 3/24 David H Johnson P.P. 3/31
Damon Vanbeek 3/12 Kyle G Hatch 3/24 Rex J Harrison 3/31
Brian R Hellman 3/12 Earl D Barton 3/25 Fred J Warner Jr. 3/31
Nobles Visited by the Black Camel:
Jonathan E Strong 12/8/18
Daniel F Harmon 12/21/20
Tomey Greer 1/30/21
Kenneth H Rislow 2/1/21
Ron Ellenson 2/28/21
We do not lose the ones we love, They only go before.
Where there is everlasting life, Where sorrow is no more.
And there the soul will always live, And peace is everywhere.
We do not lose the ones we love, God takes them in his care.
Al Kader Oasis - March 2021 17in the familiar area of New England, a cousin was
getting ready to enter college in Doylestown,
PA. He was going to purchase a mobile home
as opposed to living in the dorm and thought I
might be interested in going halves in with him.
I put out some feelers and received a few offers
from dining establishments in the area. Then it
was goodbye Connecticut, hello Pennsylvania.
Noble Steve Levin I set off as fast as possible with my mustering-
out pay from the Army and a grin wrapped twice
I grew up in Stamford, CT, where my family owned around my head. The position I accepted was
and operated restaurants and a Catering Concern as Line Cook at a large complex in New Hope,
called “The Party Pantry.” As a child, I started PA known as “The Playhouse Inn.” It was a
by sweeping and mopping and by the time I was beautiful hotel and restaurant that drew big name
eighteen, it had been pretty much predetermined performers from all over. After about six months
by my parents that I would be working in the of plying my skills, the chef retired and I was
family business. I, on the other hand, felt I needed promoted to executive chef.
a broader platform from which to begin my career.
I had a strong desire to apply to a Culinary School At that time, the owner of the Hotel-Restaurant
to learn the finer aspects of Food Production and called the Doylestown Inn, who was
Management Services. encountering problems with staff, organization
and kitchen issues. asked my employers if they
At that time, the Culinary Institute of America (the would mind giving give me a short leave of
premier school of its kind) was located in New absence so I might be able to assist in getting
Haven, CT. I applied, submitted my numerous letters things properly on track (yet another step on the
of recommendation and was thrilled to have been ladder of what would be a dramatic series of life-
accepted and admitted. To pay for it, I worked two changing events in my career).
full time jobs after classes, one in a local restaurant
(Fox’s) doing pre-prep, and another at “MacTriff’s” And, during this time period, I met and fell in
(a nearby cocktail lounge and restaurant) after love with Paula, now my bride of 53 years.
which I would go back to my room in Y.M.C.A. And
study. For two years. Wednesdays were my usual days off. Of course
it’s easy to understand that weekends and
I graduated in 1961 with an associate degree in Basic holidays would be part of the work schedule
Restaurant Trades and one for Advanced Chefs of anyone in the industry. That didn’t mean I
Training.” liked it; after all, where was I supposed to take
my lovely girlfriend on a Wednesday evening?
I returned to Stamford and on the Friday following One evening, while I lamented my woes on
graduation, I began working in the Party Pantry, that subject, my prospective mother-in-law, a
only to find out my dysfunctional family was senior secretary with the Philadelphia Board of
more dysfunctional than I could have realized. By Education, intervened with a suggestion, “have
Saturday, I was so fed up I was ready to just walk out you ever thought of applying to teach cooking?”
and never look back, and Monday morning I enlisted
in the United States Army. This was one of the I reacted almost immediately, putting in an
best decisions I have ever made. It afforded me an application with the PA Board of Ed. I took and
opportunity to further my education, hone my skills, passed local, state, and national written, oral,
and build an even better foundation for the career and practical exams, and agreed to go to Temple
that would lie ahead. U. and accumulate sixty credits of assigned
curricula over a nine-year period.
Following basic training and advanced infantry
training, my secondary M.O.S. 941 (Food Service) From my first moment in the classroom, I fell in
kicked in. I received orders to report to Fort love with teaching. I decided that with the help
Lee, VA, where I quickly received certification in of the G.I. Bill, I would not only gather my sixty
Food Production which afforded me a position credits, I would also pursue and achieve my
of instructing others in all the protocols affecting BS Degree in Education as well as a Master’s
food production … according to the Army manual. Degree.
Upon my honorable discharge in 1964, I was ready
to re-enter society and resume my path to Culinary My teaching position required a large decrease
Nirvana. At the same time I was trying to find a path in salary. However, now having weekends,
18 Al Kader Oasis - March 2021holidays, and the entire summer off gave
me the opportunity to establish myself as an
independent Food Production and Management
Services Consultant which would not only
augment my meager teacher’s pay, but would
help me in my quest to romance the love of my
life. Lady Paula, 53 years my wife, is the mother
of our two sons Jason and Josh and the banker
for the Daughters of the Nile.
After thirty-five years in the public school system
I retired, only to accept a teaching position the
next day in a Catholic Vocational High School
in Philadelphia. A little more than four and a
half years later, I opted for full retirement from
teaching. My consulting still exists on a very
limited basis allowing me to enjoy the many
fruits of life here in the pacific northwest.
Some twelve years ago, we became grandparents
for the first time and this immediately gave us
impetus to sell two homes, ship the cars and
move here while bringing my 92-year-old mother-
in-law with us.
Shortly after settling here, my older son and
I demitted from our blue lodge and quickly
became enmeshed in Milwaukie #109. I joined
Al Kader and was deeply honored last year, for
the opportunity presented to me by I. S. Carl
Thompson to serve as Chaplain for the Nobility
and their families. This position has enabled a
monumental change in me as a Shriner, a man,
and a human being.
Al Kader Oasis - March 2021 19With the increase of online shopping, it is important
to remember that if Amazon is one of your favorite
online shopping sites, you can ask Amazon to donate
a percentage of your purchases to a qualified
charitable organization such as Shriners Hospitals for
Children… This Costs You Nothing at All!
First, you must sign up for AmazonSmile
https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/community/how-to-sign-up-for-amazonsmile
If you are already using AmazonSmile, go to
Your Account, scroll to the bottom of the page
and select Choose AmazonSmile Charity.
Type Shriners Hospital
and click the Search button.
Select Shriners Hospitals
for Children…
That’s it,
Amazon will now donate to Shriners
automatically.
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Al Kader Oasis - March 2021 21Noble John Smith, Al Kader Historian
John Richard Newton Bell – Original Petitioner, Charter Member and
1st Divan
Rev. Dr. J.R.N. Bell was born about 1845 in Virginia. He was a
confederate prisoner of war during the Civil War. After the war, Bell
took a teaching job to earn tuition money and later graduated from
college with a degree in theology. Bell then spent 3 to 4 years
preaching in Arkansas before coming to Oregon in 1879.
He became one of the founders of the athletic program at OR.
Agricultural College (a.k.a. OSU). Following the very first “Civil War”
football game between OSU and UofO, he got a little excited; he rushed
down the hill to the bank of Mary’s River in Corvallis and threw his top
hat into the river (see photo). After that, whenever OAC (OSU) would
defeat UofO, Bell would repeat this historic hat-dunking. From 1921 to
1953, the OSU Beavers played their football on Bell Field.
He joined Al Kader while he lived in Baker City in 1888. Bell
served as Masonic Grand Lodge Chaplain from 1877-1928 and was
named Honorary Past Grand Master.
Bell finally settled in Corvallis, OR. in 1907, where he died in 1928.
He was buried there “within a hat’s toss of the Marys River”.
Sources: “ Find A Grave” and “Hidden History of Civil War Oregon”
Scottish Rite History, Michael Robinson
22 Al Kader Oasis - March 2021Philip S. Malcom – Original Petitioner, Charter Member and 1st Divan
Noble Malcom was born in 1847 into a family whose roots
reached back to before the Revolutionary War. He was the great-
nephew of Alexander Hamilton. He was also the great-grandson of two
Revolutionary War Generals.
Malcom was educated for a mechanical and electrical engineer’s
career but, in 1868, he started traveling instead, which took him to
many parts of the earth. He first ventured to Panama where he worked
for the Panama railroad until 1876. From there he moved to London
and then Australia, where he was engaged in the mercantile business.
He came to Portland, OR in 1882 and was employed by the Oregon
Railroad & Navigation Company. In 1894, he was elected Grand Master
of the Grand Lodge of Oregon.
He entered politics in 1900 when he was elected “Recorder
of Conveyances” for Multnomah County and, in 1907, he was
appointed to the role of “Collector of Customs”. Later, he was the head
of the Colonial Fire Insurance Company.
He died in Portland in 1929 at the age of 81.
Sources: “Find A Grave” ; Scottish Rite History, Michael Robinson; the
Oregonian newspaper, 1929
Al Kader Oasis - March 2021 23John Smith, Historian
Knapp, Richard Baxter – Original Petitioner and Charter Member
Richard Baxter Knapp was born in 1838 in Ohio. After completing
a course at an academy, he went to Wis. in 1858. In 1859, he went
from New York, to Panama, to San Francisco and finally on to Oregon.
Soon after his arrival in Portland, he secured a job with what became
Knapp & Hull. For 35 years he was with the firm as implement dealer.
Later, he was president of Baggage and Omnibus Transfer Company.
Logan, Dr. Hugh - Original Petitioner and Charter Member
Dr. Logan was born in Dayton, OR in 1850. He practiced medicine
in The Dalles as an ”allopath” - one specializing in the use of anti-
biotics. He then moved to The Dalles. He regularly took the train to
Portland for Masonic meetings. He died in The Dalles in 1913.
Source: Find A Grave
24 Al Kader Oasis - March 2021Gibons, Rupp Franklin – Original Petitioner
The Dalles on the Columbia River and Mt. Hood – about 1885
“SUDDEN DEATH OF R.F. GIBONS”
“Prominent Citizen Of This City Passed Away Last Wednesday.”
Rupp Franklin Gibons, one of the prominent men of The Dalles and
Wasco County, died at his home about 12 Wednesday night, death
resulting from heart failure after a brief illness of about a week. Mr.
Gibons was born October 12, 1832 at Allentown, Pennsylvania. He
removed from there, in his early years, to Princeton. From Princeton,
he removed to The Dalles, becoming an Oregon pioneer and farmer on
Chenowith Creek. Later, he went into the hardware business with J. M.
Marden and A.S. McAllister of The Dalles. After the fire of 1891, in
which the store was destroyed, he became engaged in the real estate
and fire insurance business with Marden and devoted his time thusly
until his death. Mr. Gibons was mayor of The Dalles in 1885. He also
held the office of Wasco County Clerk for 13 years. He was Past Master
of Wasco Lodge Number 15, Past High Priest of The Dalles Chapter
Number 6. He was a Royal Arch Mason and Grand High Priest of the
State of Oregon, as well as Generalissimo of Columbia Commandery of
the Knight Templars. He was a member of the Al-Kader Temple Nobles
of the Mystic Shriners.”
Source: THE DALLES CHRONICLE’ June 11, 1909
Source: Oregonian; June 06, 1909; Sec. 4, page 10
Al Kader Oasis - March 2021 25FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES
It is natural to associate the fez with Shriners Hospitals for Children. Because of this, meticulous attention must be given to all
fundraising activities, including circuses, to make certain that such activities comply with the law of the land and that a contributor is
not led to believe that his money will be used for the Hospitals when all or a portion thereof will be used otherwise. The integrity of our
charity and of our fraternity must remain above reproach.
Your specific attention is called to the following fraternal and charitable bylaws:
§335.3 Use of Name “Shriners Hospitals For Children.” The use of the name “Shriners Hospitals for Children” or reference to the
Hospitals in connection with any fundraising activity by a temple or Noble without the written consent of the Imperial Potentate and the
chairman of the board of trustees of the Hospitals is prohibited.
§503.11 Commercial Use of Name. The use of the name “Shriners Hospitals for Children” or reference to the hospitals in
connection with any commercial product or business enterprise is prohibited unless the written consent of the boards of directors
and trustees has been first obtained.
Now, therefore, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED:
1. Fundraising for Fraternal Purposes: (a) No Noble (in his capacity as a Shriner), club, unit, organization of Nobles or affiliated or
appendant corporations, shall engage in any fundraising activity without the express written consent of the Potentate of the temple
having jurisdiction thereof.
(b) There can be no representation, express or implied, that the proceeds will be for the benefit of Shriners Hospitals for Children.
(c) The temple Potentate shall carefully examine all phases of the advertising, promotion and solicitation to determine that it
complies with §335.3 and §503.11 of the fraternal and charitable bylaws and that there is no representation, expressed or implied,
that would lead a reasonably prudent person to believe that the proceeds will be for the benefit of Shriners Hospitals for Children.
If the Potentate is in doubt, he must receive the opinion of the Imperial Potentate who, after consultation with the Director of
Temple Accounting, shall make the final determination.
(d) The temple Potentate must approve the terms and provisions of any contract for a fundraising activity after receiving the advice
of the temple attorney, and, additionally, as may be required by the temple bylaws.
(e) A copy of the temple Potentate’s written consent shall be mailed to the Executive Vice President, Shriners International. Further,
such written material pertaining to the fundraising activity, as requested by the Executive Vice President, Shriners International,
shall be promptly mailed to him.
2. Fundraising for Charitable Purposes: (a) No Noble (in his capacity as a Shriner), club, unit, organization of Nobles or affiliated or
appendant corporations shall engage in any charitable fundraising activity other than for Shriners Hospitals for Children. Permission
therefor must be first obtained in writing from the temple Potentate. The temple Potentate must then obtain written permission
from the chairmen of the boards of directors and trustees. This request for written permission shall be sent to the Executive Vice
President, Shriners International, P. O. Box 31356, Tampa, FL 33631-3356. No charitable fundraising activity shall be held in the
jurisdiction of another temple without the written permission of the Potentate of that temple.
A joint charitable fundraising activity with another 501(c)(3) charity may be authorized, provided that a minimum of 50% of the
net proceeds are for the benefit of Shriners Hospitals for Children, and the chairmen of the boards of directors and trustees
determine, on a case by case basis, that it is in the best interest of Shriners Hospitals for Children and they grant their written
permission for the activity.
A charitable fundraising activity conducted by a temple located outside of the U.S.A. may be authorized for other charities,
provided that the chairmen of the boards of directors and trustees determine, on a case by case basis, that it is in the best
interest of Shriners Hospitals for Children and they grant their written permission for the activity.
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(b) All Shrine temples and their units, Shrine clubs, Shrine Associations and their units and Imperial Sessions of Shriners
International are prohibited from engaging telemarketing firms and direct mail firms to assist with fundraising for Shriners Hospitals
for Children. Any existing contracts may be completed, but not renewed. No new contracts are permitted without first obtaining
written permission from the chairmen of the boards of directors and trustees.
(c) 100% of net proceeds (as defined in the Charitable Fundraising—Approval And Reporting provisions of this General Order) from
charitable fundraising must be given to Shriners Hospitals for Children except for such portion thereof as may be permitted to be
retained for the temple Shrine Hospital Patient Transportation Fund, pursuant to the Special Purpose Funds provisions of any
General Order. Provided, however, if the chairmen of the boards of directors and trustees determine for good cause shown, that
the law of the land requires that a portion of the net proceeds must be distributed locally, then they may, if they determine it to be
in the best interest of Shriners Hospitals for Children, grant their written permission for such distribution. The remaining net
proceeds from charitable fundraising must be given to Shriners Hospitals for Children and may not be designated or restricted in
any way other than for research at one or all of our hospitals.
26 Al Kader Oasis - March 2021(d) The temple shall report the result of each charitable fundraising activity within sixty days of the activity, pursuant to the
Charitable Fundraising—Approval And Reporting provisions of any General Order.
(e) This section shall not apply to activities exempt under §335.4(b) of the bylaws of Shriners International.
(f) Each independent corporation or entity that receives the permission of the chairmen of the boards of directors and trustees to
raise moneys for Shriners Hospitals for Children, and which does not have its financial statements reviewed pursuant to §§334.6 &
337.8 of the bylaws of Shriners International, shall have its financial statements audited by a certified, chartered or licensed public
accountant and shall submit such audit report to Shriners International within 120 days of the activity.
3. Statement of Purpose and Disclosure:(a) Every fundraising activity must contain factual information on its solicitation material,
tickets, programs and documents, including all electronically transmitted material, regarding the use of the proceeds.
Examples: “Proceeds are for the benefit of ( Shriners) ( Shrine club) activities.”
“Proceeds are for the benefit of Shriners Hospitals for Children.”
(b) Every fundraising activity which is not entirely for the benefit of Shriners Hospitals for Children shall prominently state on all
solicitation material, including tickets, programs, documents and electronically transmitted material, that “payments are not
deductible as charitable contributions.”
(c) There must be compliance with the Revenue Act of 1987 provision of any general order by U.S. temples.
4. Compliance with Applicable Laws:
It is the responsibility of the temple Potentate, after receiving the advice of the temple attorney, to determine that there is
compliance with all applicable laws in its jurisdiction for the temple’s fundraising activities.
5. Financial Records:(a) The temple shall maintain detailed financial records pertaining to all fundraising activities involving Nobles,
clubs, units, organizations of Nobles and affiliated and appendant corporations. Details of all revenues and expenditures shall be
maintained in such financial records.
(b) The temple must retain such detailed financial records for a period of seven (7) years.
(c) There must be compliance with Financial Reporting on Charitable Funds and Activities provision of any General Order.
6. Notification to Nobility:
A copy of the Fundraising Activities provisions of this General Order shall be printed in the temple publication at least once every
calendar year. If there is no temple publication, then a copy shall be mailed to each Noble in the temple not later than the last day
in March of each calendar year.
7. Prior Permission:
Every Noble (in his capacity as a Shriner), club, unit, temple, organization of Nobles or affiliated or appendant corporations is
prohibited from entering into any telemarketing agreement or contract to raise money for the benefit of Shriners Hospitals for
Children without first obtaining written permission from the chairmen of the boards of directors and trustees. This request for
written permission shall be sent to the Executive Vice President, Shriners International, P. O. Box 31356, Tampa, Florida 33631-
3356.
8. Discipline:
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Any officer, Noble or temple which violates a provision of Fundraising Activities is subject to discipline pursuant to the bylaws of
Shriners International.
9. Shriners International Education Foundation:
Notwithstanding the previous provisions of FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES stated above, Nobles may contribute, encourage other Nobles
to contribute and engage in charitable fundraising activities directly to Nobles and their families for the benefit of the Shriners
International Education Foundation.
Al Kader Oasis - March 2021 27POTENTATES
CAMPFIRE
Join IS Terry and 1st Lady Debby
for a visit around the campfire
(virtual) to visit and answer your
questions
Every 3rd Thursday of the month
beginning at 6:00pm zoom invites
sent out on Tuesday by email blast
March theme is Mexico, with best idea
winning 2 tickets to the Potentates
Banquet. Join the fun!
28 Al Kader Oasis - March 2021PETITION FOR INITIATION & MEMBERSHIP
AL KADER SHRINE - 2021
Shriners International
25100 SW Parkway Ave. Wilsonville, Or
Office 503-682-4420 Fax 503-685-5080
Email: info@alkadershriners.org
To the Illustrious Potentate, Officers and Members of Al Kader Shrine, Oasis of Wilsonville: I am a Master Mason in good standing in _______________ Lodge No. A. F. & A. M. and
have been since (Date) ______________ Address __________________________________________ City/State __________________________ which is recognized by or in amity with
the Conference of Grand Masters of North America. Furthermore, I have resided at my current address for not less than six months, as required by the Bylaws of the Imperial Council. I
respectfully pray that I may be made a Noble of the Mystic Shrine, and become a member of Al Kader Shrine. If I be found worthy and my request granted, I promise to conform to the
Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of The Imperial Council and the Bylaws and ceremonials of your Al Kader Shrine.
Have you previously applied for admission to any Shrine Center of the order? _____ Name? _________________ When? __________________
SIGNATURE _____________________________________________________ DATE ________________________
CANDIDATE INFORMATION
PRINT FULL NAME _____________________________________________SPOUSE NAME ______________________
RESIDENCE __________________________________________________ CITY ___________________ STATE ______
ZIP _______ HOME PHONE (___) _______________ CELL (___) ______________ BUSINESS (___) ________________
EMAIL: ______________________________________________
HAT SIZE _______ PROFESSION OR OCCUPATION _______________________________________
BIRTHPLACE CITY _______________________ STATE _____ DOB: MONTH _________ DAY ________ YEAR ________
SPOUSE EMAIL: ________________________________________
Are you Sr DeMolay? ______ Member of Scottish Rite? _____ York Rite ____
SPECIAL NOTE: PLEASE ATTACH A COPY OF YOUR CURRENT BLUE LODGE DUES CARD
This petition must be signed by two (2) Nobles in good standing in Al Kader Shrine
Top line signer
Noble _____________________________ Print Name _________________________ Member # ________________
Second line signer
Noble _____________________________ Print Name _________________________ Member # ________________
Involve yourself! Get active. Join a Shrine Club or Committee. If you are interested in any of the following, please
make a mark next to the group you would like to learn more about.
Al Kader Brew Club ____ Calliope Corps ____ Caravaners (RV Club) ____ Classic Cars ____ Concert Band ____
Cyclowns ____ Desert Patrol ____ Emerald Patrol ____ Greeters ____ Golf Tournament ____
Hospital Guide ____ Hospital Support Club ____ Legion of Honor ____ Motor Escort ____ Oriental Band ____
Patrol ____ Ritualists _____ Shrine Club in my area _____ Shurtah (police club) ____
Initiation fees, in full, must accompany Petition. The first year’s dues may be prorated, based on date of initiation.
Cost of Fez not included
New Velour Fez $175.00, Fez Case and Accessories $50.00. Some used fezzes available in select sizes for $20
Call the Shrine Office for details 503-682-4420
2021 Ceremonials will be held Total Fee for Initiation $100.00 – Total Fees for Shrine Year 2021 $140.00
May 8th and October 2nd
Anyone desiring to schedule additional Enclosed is payment in the amount of $ ______________ Check No. _________
Cold Sands initiations, please contact
The Recorder or Potentate Please charge my Credit Card No.______________________________________ Exp ________
For Office Use:
Recorders Record: Elected _________ Check $ __________ Created _____________ Member No. ________________
Al Kader Oasis - March 2021 29Calendar of Events
Please note that all dates and events shown here are subject to change without notice.
March April May
Thursday, March 18 Thursday, April 15 Saturday, May 1
6 :00pm 6:00 pm Newport Parade (Pending)
Potentate’s Zoom Campfire Potentate’s Zoom Campfire Sunday, May 9
Thursday, March 25 Saturday, April 10 4:00 pm
6:00 pm Hillah Installation Live at the Shrine Jazz
Unit Head Meeting Monday, May 24
Monday, April 19
6:00 pm - Divan Meeting 7:00 pm
Stated Meeting
Thursday, April 22
6:00 pm - Unit Head Meeting
Saturday, April 24
The Dalles Parade (Pending)
Please check with your Unit / Club leadership for meeting updates. All
events are subject to closure or cancellation by the Potentate.
Notice of Stated Meeting
Monday, May 24, 2021
Meeting via Zoom
Please see email from the recorder for
instructions on how to join.
7:00 p.m. Stated Meeting
Special Visitation by MWM Mike McGuyer,
Grand Master of Masons in Oregon
Al Kader Shrine - Shiners International
Shrine Center - Wilsonville, Oregon
2021 Dues Card Required.
by Order of: Potentate I.S. Terry Griffith
Attest: I.S. Todd Weedman, Recorder
For all club/unit meeting dates and times, visit AlkaderShriners.org
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