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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA APRIL 2019
Celebrate 500 Weekend
at Murat!
2019 Murat Divan
Mark A. Genung Scott A. Schuster Timothy Lee Whitaker
Chief Rabban Illustrious Potentate Assistant Rabban
rabban@muratshrine.org potentate@muratshrine.org arabban@muratshrine.org
William R. Stanton Joseph R. Collings William L. McKinney William B. Rasner
High Priest & Prophet Oriental Guide Treasurer Recorder
hpp@muratshrine.org oguide@muratshrine.org treas@muratshrine.org rec@muratshrine.org
Vol. 135 No. 4
© Copyright by Murat
Temple 2019. The Murat
Magazine is published ten
times per year (monthly
except for July and August)
by Murat Shriners, located
at 510 N. New Jersey St.,
Indianapolis, IN 46204.
The Magazine is mailed to
all members and others
as specified in the by-laws.
It may not be copied or
Joel J. Hall Scott A. Roberts reproduced without
Captain of the Guard Outer Guard permission.
captain@muratshrine.org outerg@muratshrine.org
2 THE MURAT MAGAZINE
Past Potentates P O T E N TAT E M E S S AG E
Charles B. Shull 2018
Arthur B. Borton 2017
Carl E. Culmann 2016
From Your 2019 Potentate
Timothy J. Murphy 2015
William B. Rasner 2014
James N. Priest 2013
Charles L. Crabtree 2012
Kevin D. Rhodes 2011
* Craig T. Hinshaw 2010
* George E. Proctor 2009
Ronald M. Elliott 2008
* Jerry Markovich 2007 Nobles, I hope you are enjoying the year McGee for his contribution of the beautiful
William Wimmenauer, Jr. 2006
Jeffery P. Zaring 2005 and all doing well. Murat Shrine continues door prizes.Thank you to Joe Tunney for
Barry R. Cook 2004
Edgar R. McGonigal 2003
to prosper and this would not be achievable getting everyone to the Slippery Noodle and
John A. Friend, Sr. 2002 without your efforts and support.We are back safely. Thank you to all who attended
John A. Cinotto 2001
Gary W. Lewis 2000 optimistic regarding our membership efforts and enjoyed the evening!!!
* Michael R. St. Pierre 1999
* Charles W. Griffith 1998 and already have 30 new members as of the Easter Egg Hunt, April 20: Please bring
* Robert E. Hancock 1997
Alex L. Rogers 1996
first of March.The events have been well your kids, grandkids and friends to Compass
Joey L. Scott 1995 attended and we look forward to seeing you Park in Franklin, IN, and enjoy this wonderful
* Herbert E. Smith, Ed.D. 1994
Larry D. Jefferson 1993 and your guests in upcoming activities.We have event with the children.The Easter Bunny and
Philip C.Thrasher 1992
Roger R. Mosser 1991 highlighted three significant building initiatives our Clowns are eagerly waiting to greet your
* Glenn H. Speckman, M.D. 1990
* Robert L. Anderson 1989
and are moving forward with children and enjoy the morning.
William S. Spyr 1988
* John R. Nichols 1987
designs and cost estimates. Compass Park is excited for the
* Wilfred K. Walther 1986
ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS event and is planning a breakfast
* Wesley G. Kidwell 1985
* Ivan C. Frakes 1984
Potentate’s Ball: The for a nominal charge to those who
* Francis E. Preston 1983
* Ward L. Duncan 1982 Grand Hall at Union Station attend and arrive early.Thanks
* Robert W. Wilds 1981
* Harry J. Harman 1980 lived up to its billing and was for all the Units and Clubs that
* Robert H. Stone 1979
a majestic venue for our 2019 are sponsoring the event and for
* Robert P. Dellen 1978
* Edward M. Evans 1977
Potentate’s Ball and set the stage Shelbyville Shrine Club’s efforts in
* Lee B.Townley 1976
* Joe E. Woodfill 1975 for the Time of My Life. The preparing for the event.
R. Donald Edwards 1974
* Richard Alexander 1973 Hall was beautifully decorated 500 Party, May 24: Please
* John R. Barney 1972
and welcoming to our 400 guests.The food make plans to attend our 500
* William Coons, Jr. 1971
* C. Kyle Hughes 1970
was excellent and the wine is always a good Party! Murat’s history in the 500 dates back
* Richard Hunt 1969
* Howard D. Foley 1968 addition.Twilite Nites exceeded expectations to 1955 when Past Imperial Potentate J.
* C. William Lantz 1967
* F.E.Thomburgh 1966 and kept nobles and ladies engaged in the Worth Baker helped establish the 500 Festival
* Charles H. Ellis 1965
* Alex M. Clark 1964 music throughout the evening. Congratulations and Parade. Let’s celebrate our tradition and
* Evert A. Johnson 1963
to Murat Shriner Joe Ketterman, a member involvement with the Greatest Spectacle in
* Clarence T. Drayer 1962
* Floyd Gatewood 1961
of the band, for his recommendation and Racing.We’ll have the band, Terry Lee and
* Robert H. Brown 1960
* George L. Stalker 1959 performance in the band. the Rock a Boogie Band, in the Arabian
* Ben Roberts 1958
* J. Worth Baker 1957 It’s amazing the amount of planning and Room. The Murat 500 Club is featured on the
* Edwin K. Steers 1956
preparation that goes into preparing for the cover of this magazine and will have cars at the
* Cecil M. Byrne 1955
* A.J. Sieloff 1954
Ball. I thank the many nobles and ladies who party to help set the racing spirit. Our Imperial
* Harry Geisel 1953
* Paul E. Rathert 1952 contributed to the evening.Thank you to Potentate and several other distinguished
* Glen A. Campbell 1951
* A. Marshall Springer 1950 Tim and Leslie Murphy for recommending guests will be in attendance to greet the No.
* Max A. Blackburn 1949
the venue and assisting us with the search. 1 Shrine. If you’re not sold yet, we’ll have free
* Calvin A. Richey 1948
* Wm. Bodenhamer, D.O. 1947
Thank you to Bill Stanton and Ron Elliott, appetizers and keg beer. Free beer always
* William A. Hoefgen 1946
* Ray J. Sever 1945 the chairmen of the Ball.The Ball was helps!
* Ike Riley 1944
* F.L.Tompkins 1943 perfectly choreographed and communicated Sportsman Raffle, June 1: We are able to
* Clyde E.Titus 1942
* Dewey E. Myers 1941 to all engaged.Thank you to our Master pay for the free beer by selling tickets!!! If you
* Fred B. McNeely 1940
of Ceremonies, PGM Rick Elman, for an need more tickets, please call the office at (317)
* Lloyd D. Claycombe 1939
* Granville A. Richey 1938
entertaining welcoming and congratulations 635-2433.Thanks for your assistance in our
* Edwin E.Temperley 1937
* C.E. Cox, M.D. 1935-36 to the Orak Past Potentate for becoming an largest fraternal fundraiser!
* Herschel M.Tebay 1934
* Edgar Hart 1933 honorary member of Murat Shrine.Thank you Imperial Session, June 30 to July 4:
* Edward B. Raub 1932
to the Legion of Honor for your excellent Make your plans now for this wonderful
* Leslie D. Clancy 1931
* Frank G. Laird 1930
presentation of the Colors. Thank you to the opportunity to attend the Imperial Session in
* Arthur R. Robinson 1929
* William H. Bockstahler 1928 Highlanders for the call to dinner and piping Nashville,TN. Monday, July 1, is our Temple
* Arthur B. Wagner 1927
* George M. Spiegel 1926 in the distinguished guests. Thank you to the Party at an excellent venue in the Honky Tonk
* Charles J. Orbison 1924-25
Chanters for your excellent Shriner rendition district and the parade will be on Tuesday, July
* Louis G. Buddenbaum 1923
* John E. Milnor 1922
of the Time of My Life. Thank you to the 2.There are plenty of great venues to enjoy
* Edward J. Schoonover 1921
* Elmer F. Gay 1920 Reception Unit for your efforts at all events during the Session. Murat is offering a $100
* Leon T. Leach 1918-19
* Henry W. Klaussman 1917 and especially your efforts at the Ball. Thank credit for Shriners competing or parading and
* Paul H. Krauss 1916
* Charles Mayer 1914-15 you to the Murat Photographers for your a $100 credit for staying in Murat’s host hotel, a
* Denton F. Billingsley 1913
efforts and excellent photos.Thank you to Mike new JW Marriott located across the street from
* Elias J. Jacoby 1907-12
* Horace E. Smith 1906
* A.W.W.Thomson 1903-05
Moxley for your assistance with the invitations
* Chalmers Brown 1898-02 and programs.Thank you to our Chaplain Bob
* John T. Brush 1884-97
Continued on page 15
* (Deceased)
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The Time of My Life
2019 POTEN TATE’S B ALL
PH OTO S BY BO B WI L S O N A N D J O E K R E B S BAC H
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FEATURES
MAGAZINE
Volume 135 No. 4
April 2019
2019 Potentate’s Ball
4
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Director of Communications
Michael A. Moxley
Managing Editor Emeritus
Shrine Easter Egg
Hunt
Harold Summers
Feature Writers
Gordon J Husk
Dennis A. Scott
Memorial Service
23
Jerry B. Collins
Paul Page
Artist
John Essex II
Advertising Manager
Michael A. Moxley
Proofreading
President’s Ball
24
Catherine Sayre
Gordon Husk
Photographers
Bob Wilson
Mark McDaniel
Dennis Wood
Joe Krebsbach
Dave McKinney
Sportsman
25
Correspondents Emeritus
Elmer H. Habicht
Leonard E. Hull
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Joseph R. Collings
Grand Master’s One-Day
William L. McKinney
William B. Rasner, P.P.
Charles B. Shull, P.P. (2021)
Class & Full Ceremonial
Brian Davis (2021)
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Gary M. Dalzell (2020)
Larry E. Davis (2020)
Fred Johnson (2019)
Robert L. (Bob) Wilson (2019)
Murat 500 Party and
Directory
Fraternal Office (317) 635-2433
Fax (317) 686-4199
Band Night
Theater (317) 231-0000
E-mail: info@muratshrine.org
Internet: www.muratshrine.org
DEPARTMENTS
Publication of Murat Shriners
Oasis of Indianapolis, Desert of Indiana
Murat Shrine Center
510 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis, IN 46204-1517
The Fraternal Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to
4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Of course, 2019 Divan................................................................................ 2
at stated meetings and special events, the
office hours will be adjusted accordingly Potentate’s Message................................................................... 3
to accommodate the nobility.
Hospital News........................................................................... 8
First Lady’s Message................................................................. 12
Contribution List..................................................................... 24
Coming Events........................................................................ 31
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ALL SHRINE FAMILIES & FRIENDS ARE INVITED TO A
Shrine Easter
FREE
Egg Hunt
SATURDAY, APRIL 20
7:30 a.m. - 9 a.m. Breakfast at Compass Park
Community Center for nominal charge
9 a.m. pictures with Easter Bunny & Clowns
10 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt begins
COMPASS PARK
Indiana Masonic Home, 690 State St., Franklin, IN
46131
AGES 0-12 YEARS
Kids, bring a basket and join the fun!
8,000 EGGS!
*
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H O S P I TA L N E W S
Ian McQueen’s Family Visits
GORDON J HUSK, FORMER CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF GOVERNORS, SHRINERS HOSPITAL®–CHICAGO
S hriners Hospital for Children-Chicago held its annual
holiday dinner at Medinah Shriners. Special guests were
the McQueen family. Ian is a patient of the hospital,
and the family was invited to speak at the dinner. Michele
McQueen made the following comments:
Good evening.Thank you for inviting our family here
tonight. My name is Michele McQueen.Yes, McQueen as in
Lightning or Steve, depending on what generation you are
from. My husband Luke and I have been married for 16 years.
Luke is a lieutenant with the Lebanon, Indiana, Fire Depart-
ment.Together, we have two pretty awesome children. I
mean, with a name like McQueen, how could they not be
awesome? Ava is 11 and has a heart of gold. Right now, she is
in the middle of a mission she started when she was 4 years
old, delivering stuffed animals to residents of nursing homes.
Last year, we delivered over 400 gifts and we are super proud
of her. She deserves her moment to shine too, as she has been
quite a trouper through the fuss over her little brother Ian for
the past nine years.
May 28, 2009, is the day we learned of the journey we
would be facing with Ian.We left that appointment with
so many questions and fears. I obsessively searched online
for before and after pictures of kids with bilateral cleft lip.
I was on a mission to prepare myself for the worst, while
also searching for that one glimpse of hope that our son’s couldn’t be here tonight to share this honor with us.There
lip could be fixed in such a way that he wouldn’t look so will never be a way to thank him appropriately for our love
different and people wouldn’t stare at him. I wasn’t sure I had and gratitude.
the confidence in myself to handle it.Then I came across the As Ian’s due date approached, there was no way we could
“one” picture. It was a picture of a super handsome young prepare for the unknown.We had no way of knowing the
man named Conner. I captured a mental picture of him to severity of his cleft before he was born. I felt like I was about
cling to my hopes for our baby.At that time, Shriners was to jump off a cliff where the bottom is covered in a dense fog.
nowhere near being on the scope of a reality for us.As word I didn’t know if I was going to land on my feet or if I would
of our news spread through family and friends, I eventually need a parachute. Nine years later, I have come to realize that
became a little more curious about Shriners and took to I would need a parachute because this journey was going to
Google.As I navigated through the Web site, Conner’s picture be a long and sometimes a painful one and nine years later,
appeared.The more I read about Shriners Hospitals the I now know that you all have been my parachute.You have
thoughts were that while this was pretty amazing, it had to be held me up and together we will gently land at the bottom of
too good to be true. I also thought there’s no way we would this cliff when Ian is grown.
be accepted.Things like this don’t happen to people like us. I asked our doctors about Shriners because some skep-
There’s nothing special about us that will make us stand out tics also made me feel like this was too good to be true. My
to a selection committee.That’s how it all played out in my doctors didn’t know anything about Shriners but you can be
imagination.Thank God, it was just my imagination. It wasn’t sure that they do now.They assured me that Shriners are held
even about the money at this point; I knew I needed the to the same regulations as other hospitals, but they couldn’t
people who made Conner look as great as he did had to be advise me on whether or not it would be a good decision.
the ones to care for our son. We also met with a doctor from a hospital in Indianapolis. He
For the sake of time, I have to omit several parts of this looked at our sonogram pictures and in a matter of minutes,
story that are very special to me. Most of them involve he had Ian’s treatment plan completed for his first year.We
Ian’s sponsor, Gordon Husk, and all the work he did behind were rushed and unimpressed.They had made plans to repair
the scenes before Ian was even born.We are sorry that he Ian’s lip at 3 months of age and at 6 months they would
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repair the palate if it was in fact involved, but that wouldn’t would have known of Ian’s cleft if we hadn’t shown them a
change the lip repair at 3 months. picture of him before his lip repair. I love that we get to tell
The day Ian was born, his application was complete and people that at Shriners, we had a plan that was unique to
Gordon submitted it.The very next day, we received word Ian’s needs.We have never been treated as though they were
that Ian was accepted as a patient.We were overcome with reading from a manual the best way to care for Ian, and there
gratitude. Ian’s cleft was much worse than we had hoped is so much comfort in that.
and my thoughts that Ian could ever look as good as Conner In May of 2010, we checked in for Ian’s first surgery to
vanished. Luke, however, was filled with a hope that just like repair his palate. Before Ian went back for surgery, Dr. Patel
Peyton Manning, the cleft might come with a rocket arm. let us pray for God to work through his hands. It was way
While Ian isn’t into football too much, he is a pretty awesome out of my comfort zone, but Dr. Patel agreed and I was filled
baseball player. Last year, he made the 9- to 10-year-old all-star with peace. Ian’s surgery to repair the palate and set back
team … as an 8-year-old.The last time we were in Chicago, he the nose went perfectly. Ian was a little over a year old when
was trying to decide if he would rent an apartment or buy a he had his lip repaired.This surgery was scary to me. I had
house when he plays for the Cubs someday. I hope his dream fallen head over heels for that great big smile. I knew that
becomes a reality someday; he already wants to do so much he was going to look different and I wasn’t really sure how
work for Shriners to give back. I felt about that. I even had second thoughts about it but my
We made our first trip to Shriners in December of 2009. best friend reminded me that if Ian were old enough to tell
Ian was just 6 weeks old; we had zero expectations but me to do it, he would, so he didn’t have to look so different
quickly realized this was definitely not just a hospital.We from everyone else.After his surgery, we went into his room.
knew there would be collaborative care but we were still Ian reached out for Luke, and as soon as I laid eyes on him, I
in awe that every single aspect of his care was going to be fell into the arms of the nurse. Her name was Kathy and she
taken care of in one place.We felt like we were part of an consoled me.This was not my baby. Kathy reassured me that
elite group, paying top dollar for the best care in the world. my feelings were normal and especially since Ian was older
That was the impression we left with after our first visit.We than most who have had the lip repair. I remember being
immediately felt like we had new family. scared to leave because we lived so far away.The staff was so
I once read an article written by Key Ministry that said comforting and they told us that they wouldn’t kick us out
parents of children with special needs have a divorce rate of as long as we were gone by July.They told us this was not a
80 percent while there is now research that says that data hospital run by insurance companies that dictated how long
may be skewed. I believe it and here is why. Parenting a child a patient could stay. Once again, I was incredibly thankful that
with special needs requires you to make tough decisions for we were at Shriners.
your child’s care and treatment, but sometimes you don’t In November of 2014, Ian had another surgery to help
see eye to eye and it takes a toll on your marriage because with his speech. I was thrilled to know that the team would
there is so much emotion involved.We have experienced this do several tests before determining the best procedure to
with some things we have gone through with our daughter. suit Ian’s needs.When Ian had his speech evaluation before
Parents are sometimes driven by different emotions and ideas kindergarten, he didn’t even qualify for services.We had to
and sometimes it seems that while they both have the same convince them that he needed speech therapy because of
destination in mind, they drive in opposite directions to get the structures put into place during surgery. It confirmed to
there, which prevents them from being strong together.Then us AGAIN that Shriners’ expert level of care had surpassed
there’s the financial part. I don’t have to state the obvious— what we ever thought possible for Ian.
financial stress is a major reason couples get divorced.Your The fears that consumed me prior to that first surgery will
work that makes Shriners what it is has helped keep Luke not be a factor as we prepare for his next surgery on March
and me going in the same direction to get Ian to the end of 22. Ian will have a bone graft from his hip to fuse his palate
his care.We have so much trust in the experts at Shriners, we together into one piece. If only I had as much confidence in
haven’t had to make tough decisions.We know if we do what the recovery time. No contact or ball sports for 6–8 weeks, at
the experts say, we are going to see amazing results. the beginning of baseball season.YIKES! This recovery time
We quickly learned how wonderful our doctors were will be a true test of patience and perseverance.
and that they knew exactly what was best for Ian, unlike the When I think about the ways God has blessed us through
doctor back home who told us what he was going to do with the Shriners, it is hard to imagine this journey any other way.
Ian before he was ever even born.We trusted that God had Would we still have people react with disbelief when they
put these people in our lives and we would trust their plans see his before pictures? No way. I wonder how our lives
for Ian’s treatment.This included trusting that because of the would be different with the piles of medical bills we would
severity of his lip and palate, it would be best to do the palate have if not for you all.Those bills preventing me from being
surgery first at 6 months of age. If we agreed to this plan, it able to be a mom first over a career.When the kids were
would mean that they wouldn’t fix his lip until he was a year
old.We knew Dr. Patel would not have varied so drastically
from a typical plan of care unless it would produce optimum
results. I believe that is the reason why people say they never Continued on page 14
APRIL 2019 9
MASONIC LODGE NEWS
Noble Masonic Lodge No. 772, F. & A. M.
G reetings from the Masonic
Lodge located in the Murat
Shrine Club, Noble Masonic
Lodge No. 772, F. & A.M.Worshipful
Master Mark Genung and the 2019
make yourself known to Fred Golgart,
secretary, at any time, or simply join
us at a Stated Meeting as a guest.At
this point, all meetings take place on
Mondays in the Corinthian Room,
on petitions for transfer and initiation by
degrees. Many of our committees meet at
6.
April 26: Consecration/Dedication
Ceremony for Noble Masonic Lodge,
officers, Greg Jordan, John Cazares, lower level of the Murat Shrine Club, presented by the Grand Lodge of Free
Brian Davis, Jeff Baker, Mark Elder, Fred 510 N. New Jersey St. Many of us and Accepted Masons for the State of
Golgart, Bill Stanton, Bob Beckham, gather informally before the meeting Indiana. Corinthian Room at 7 p.m. Free
and Tim Jennings, are working hard to for dinner in the Oasis at Murat. dinner in the Tunisian Room at the Murat
make this your favorite Masonic Lodge. Meetings start promptly at 7 p.m. Enter Shrine Club at 6 p.m.All Masons and their
We started with 31 Charter Members in through the Mediterranean Room, ladies are invited. Please RSVP to Fred
May 2018 and are already up to more where white aprons are available. Golgart, secretary, at the number provided
than 70 members as of February 25, The current schedule of meetings below, to reserve your seats for dinner.
2019, with more ready to join.We are and events is as follows: This is a once-in-a-lifetime event for any
active in the one-day classes as well as March 25: Stated Meeting. Last Masonic Lodge, and we invite all Shriners
the traditional three degrees. day to receive petitions for the May 4 to help consecrate your first and only
If you have an interest in ritual work, Grand Master’s One-Day Class. Many of in-house Masonic Lodge with as many in
charitable work, social events, IT, and/ our committees meet at 6. attendance as possible.
or sporting events, please give us a April 8: Lodge of Instruction, April 27: Unity Day Fellowship with
call and we will work you into one of with Ancient Landmarks Lodge in Prince Hall Lodge.Time and place TBA.
our active committees.All Masons are Freemasons’ Hall, starting at 5 p.m. May 4: Grand Master’s One-Day Class
welcome at our meetings, so please April 22: Stated Meeting.Voting and Ceremonial at Murat Shrine. 9 a.m.
until concluded.
2019 Mobil Nobles Charlie Griffith May 21–22: Annual Communication at
the Scottish Rite Cathedral.
Memorial Golf Outing May 27: Stated Meeting.Voting on all
petitions. Many of our committees meet
It’s that time again, the annual Mobil Nobles extravaganza golf
trip to Perry Park Golf Resort in beautiful downtown Perry Park, at 6.
Kentucky. Yes, it’s back again and will be the same amazing, If you would like to participate in a
MAY 28 - exciting, and awe-inspiring event it has proven to be in all the Masonic Lodge that will be making a
May 31 years past! difference, please feel free to contact Fred
And what’s included? Well, as always, three days of GOLF, your Golgart, secretary, (317) 407-2371
shared room, meals, adult beverages, and all the camaraderie or fgolgart@gmail.com, or any of the
and fellowship you can muster … It’s also a very good time! above-named officers.
So what’s this deal cost? Same as last year: $400 covers it all. So mote it be!
Send a check or break it into four easy payments of $100 or
Register whatever you can stand, BUT you gotta be paid in full no later
than May 1 or your slot will go to whoever is on the waiting list,
Now paid … Oh, forgot to tell you, Perry Park has limited us to 32—
Before that’s 32 golfers, so you better get in or be left out.
It Is Sold Do all have to be Shriners? Well, it is a Shrine deal but anybody
can get in. The first 32 paid are in, so bring your buddies.
Out!
Send check with registration: Mike Stevens, Treasurer MN;
6675 Avila Way; Fishers, IN 46038-4634
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APRIL 2019 11L A DY ’ S M E S S AG E
To All Shrine Ladies
K A RE N S C H US T E R
I n honor of our Shrine members who have served in
the military and those who are currently or have family
members serving, and due to my love of reading, I am
supporting the USO Bob Hope Reading Legacy Program. I ask
for your help with this project. In supporting this project, we
and join the fun! Please plan to attend and to bring your kids,
grandkids and friends!
May is always an exciting and busy month in Indianapolis.
This year is no exception. Murat has exciting events planned
including the Smoky Mountain Fun Fest and the Indy 500 Party.
are building goodwill and connecting service members to The Murat calendar is your guide for upcoming fun events.
the Shrine. In February, Sarah Huber from the USO presented Please keep it handy!
information about this program at our Brunch. Thank you for your support! I look forward to seeing you
The United Service Organizations, Inc. (USO) was founded soon!
in 1941 pursuant to a request from President Franklin D.
Roosevelt. Six civilian organizations (Salvation Army,YMCA,
YWCA, National Catholic Community Service, National
Travelers Aid Association and the National Jewish Welfare
Board) joined together to provide support for the troops.Today, USO of Indiana Book
the focus of the USO is to strengthen America’s military service
members by keeping them connected to family, home and
country, throughout their service to the nation.
Wish List
The USO Bob Hope Reading Legacy Program focuses on: Because I’m Your Dad by Ahmet Zappa, Dan Santat
Bringing story time on demand around the globe. A Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin, Daniel Salmieri
military service member is recorded reading a book.The book
Goodnight Moon (board book) by Margaret Wise
together with the recording is sent to his or her child.The child
Brown, Clement Hurd
can be “read to” by their loved one whenever they wish.
Helping military kids stay connected through How Do Dinosaurs…. Books by Jane Yolen and Mark
reading. As the military child gets older, they can be recorded Teague
reading and the recording is sent to the child’s loved one. I Love You, Stinky Face by Lisa Mccourt and Cyd
We ladies can help support our troops and their families by Moore
donating new books to the USO Bob Hope Reading Legacy
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Numeroff,
Program. Did you or your child have a favorite book? (My
Felicia Bond
kids loved “WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE.”) Please consider
donating a new copy of that book. Or you can choose a book If You Give a Moose a Muffin by Laura Numeroff,
from the Bob Hope Reading Legacy wish list, which is listed Felicia Bond
below.You can drop books off into designated bins at Murat. If you Give a Pig a Pancake by Laura Numeroff,
A sticker stating ‘Donated by the Ladies of Murat Shrine, Felicia Bond
Indianapolis’ will be placed in each book. Later this year, we
Little Blue Truck (board book) by Alice Schertle, Jill
will deliver the books to the local USO office. It will be exciting
McElmurry
if we hear back from the families who receive our books.
When purchasing your books, consider using Amazon and Llama Llama…. books by Anna Dewdney
its Smile program.Through the Smile program, you designate May I Have the First Dance? by Sonja P. Linsley and
a preferred charity to receive a percentage of your purchase. Paul A Linsley
You can designate Shriners Hospitals for Children. By using this
Meet Me at The Moon by Gianna Marino
program, Shriners Hospitals for Children and the USO will both
benefit from your generosity! Monster Trouble! by Lane Fredrickson and Michael
A big event for April is Murat’s Easter Egg Hunt! The Hunt Robertson
will be held at Compass Park (Indiana Masonic Home) on April Ten in the Bed by Penny Dale
20. Compass Park is hosting a breakfast prior to the Hunt.The
The Pout-Pout Fish (board book) by Deborah
breakfast will begin at approximately 7:30 a.m. Hunt festivities
Diesen
will begin at 9 a.m. and the kids will start hunting eggs at 10
a.m. Kids ages 0–12 are encouraged to bring their baskets
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APRIL 2019 13HOSPITAL NEWS because of the work you all do behind having had repairs done at their home
Continued from page 9 the scenes. I am a fundraiser deep into hospital. I have people reach out to
my soul. I have served on a board of me all the time to ask if I would talk to
younger, you gave that option to me directors and as an interim executive their friend or family member who is
and I believe my family is better be- director for a non-profit organization. expecting a baby with a cleft. I always
cause of it. I will never be able to make As I tried to prepare my speech tonight, tell them, nothing else matters until you
you understand how grateful I am for I tried to recall the things that inspired call Shriners. Everything else will fall
that. me to go to one more meeting, plan for into place.The sad part is that no one
It is so hard to thank you all without one more event or make one more ask. ever does, and I can’t understand why.
letting my emotions take over because What inspired me was a barely legible I want every mother who searches for
I don’t know that I will ever even note from an 8-year-old boy that simply hope after hearing their baby too has a
be able to fully grasp the capacity of said,“Thank you for being here.” I want- cleft to feel the peace I have. I remem-
what you all do. I pray that when other ed to tap into those emotions in hopes ber that fear. I wouldn’t wish it upon
families see a before and after picture that it may inspire you to dig deep anyone.Thank you again for allowing
of Ian, it brings them hope like Con- and not give up. I want you to know us to be here in your presence; it is
ner did for us and they will reach out how thankful our family is for all the truly an honor. Good night and Merry
to Shriners.We are honored to share meetings you attend, the asks you make Christmas.
our story if it inspires others to get and events you plan that make all our Shriners Hospitals for Children® is a pediatric
healthcare system of 22 hospitals dedicated to
involved, like my dad did after he saw opportunities possible, but I think Ian improving the lives of children by providing specialty
for himself the care Ian received. He could do a much better job summing care, innovative research and outstanding teaching
became a third generation Shriner, was this all up than I ever could. Ian wrote a programs. Children up to age 18 with orthopaedic
conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip
active in the Transportation Club with letter at school last year for Thanksgiv- and palate are eligible for care and receive all services
Murat, and he is now Chaplain with ing and he would like to share that with in a family-centered environment, without regard
Hillah Shriners in Oregon. you now. to the patients’ ability to pay. Shriners Hospitals for
Children relies on the generosity of donors to deliver
There are so many things I could Michele McQueen continues: this mission every day.
have shared tonight, but my prayer is I would like to leave you all with
that I was able to represent and speak a challenge. It seems as though every
on behalf of the thousands of families time we are at Shriners, we meet a fam-
whose lives you have made better ily that is there for the first time after
Digital Edition of Murat
Magazine Now Available
Can’t wait for the printed copy to arrive? Now you can get the newest
copy of the magazine two weeks early!
Murat has created an online digital edition of the Murat Magazine. It is
posted at: www.muratshrinemagazine.com.
• All issues since January 2015 are available for reading.
• New issues are posted about two weeks before the printed copies arrive.
• The magazine Web site also features a free subscription feature.
• Click on the icon “I” located in the upper right-hand corner of the tool
bar. When the dialogue box opens, click on the “enotify” box. Enter your
e-mail address to receive a notification via e-mail whenever a new issue
is posted.
The magazine Web site includes links to the Murat Shrine Web site as well as to
social media. This Web site is formatted using HTML5 and is mobile friendly, so
you can read the magazine on your smartphone or on your tablet.
Also note that the Grand Lodge of Indiana offers a similar service for the Indiana Freemason Magazine.
It is posted at: www.indianafreemasonmagazine.com. All issues since Summer 2012 are available
there. New issues are also posted about two weeks before the printed copy arrives. Using the procedure
described above, you can subscribe to it also.
14 THE MURAT MAGAZINEPOTENTATE’S MESSAGE a lifetime membership. Please go to kitchen which would accommodate
Continued from page 3 your lodges and work on membership! upgrades in our kitchen equipment
Our hospital philanthropy and Murat’s and functionality.
activities are a great value to all Masons. 3. Improvements to the Oasis
the convention center.We hope to see Thanks in advance for your efforts!!! lounge.
you there! Hopefully, I will have more
SHRINE CLUB BUILDING
MEMBERSHIP The Divan and Board have identified information to share soon regarding
Our membership committee is three major projects.We are currently these projects and costs. I’m
working hard to achieve our 2019 working on obtaining designs and cost communicating these projects now
membership goals! We’re off to a estimates for these projects.The three to make our Units and Clubs aware of
great start and have an opportunity projects include the following: our need for financial support of these
on May 4 to grow our fraternity. 1. ADA friendly access into our projects. Please keep these projects in
On May 4, our Grand Master Carl Shrine club, most likely via a ramp. mind as you consider how to support
Culmann has scheduled a One-Day 2. A new hood system in our Murat.
Masonic Class to be followed by
Murat’s Shrine Ceremonial.The Shrine
initiation cost is $50 and covers the
new member’s 2019 dues. A new fez
may be purchased for $75.Top-line
signers of three new members will
1981.
receive free dues for 2020 and top-
line signers of 10 new members will
receive a lifetime membership.This
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We are very excited to get started
on our 2019 camping season!
Our first campout for the season is
That was the start of a
April 26–28 and will be sponsored by
the officers.This campout is tradition-
ally called the “Shakedown” as it is the
first time we have camped since last
fall and we need to make sure our
units are in good working order.
well-coordinated plan
In May, we are traveling to Tennes-
see to attend the Smoky Mountain that’s still paying off in
2019.
Fun Fest. Our wagon masters for this
campout are Mike & Debbie Pfeiffer
and Mark & Cathy Genung.The dates
for this campout are May 9–12.
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APRIL 2019 15Chanters
Phil Thrasher
Congratulations to our Potentate, Il- that has toured in Europe as well as Murat).Tickets for that event are only
lustrious Sir Scott Schuster, and his wife the United States.We are honored that $30.
and our lovely First Lady, Karen, on an they will join with us for an evening To all new Shriners, empty-nester
outstanding Potentate’s Ball on Febru- of song and fellowship. Some food and Shriners, church choir Shriners, and
ary 23.The Chanters were honored soft drinks are included and there will Shriners with any choral experience,
to have had such a prominent role in be refreshments available.The price is the Murat Chanters are always looking
making it a memorable evening for all only $20 per person and tickets may be for a few good men.You may see and
who attended. purchased at the Murat Fraternal Office, hear us at www.muratshrine.org/units_
Our next big event is the fourth online at the Murat Chanters Web site clubs/chanters.php and click on the
Spring Sing, presented in the Arabian (see below), or at the door. Please plan link to our Facebook page, or just go to
Room on Friday,April 12, 2019.This on attending and lending your support www.facebook.com/muratchanters.
has become ever more popular each to the efforts of the Murat Chanters to We meet on Tuesdays in the Co-
year as we welcome four local choirs, support the local arts community. rinthian Room at 7 p.m. at the Murat
in addition to the Chanters, to perform By the time you read this, we will Shrine Club, 520 N. New Jersey St.,
for us and create an unforgettable have performed at the Antelope Club Indianapolis, IN. First timers, even non-
experience.This year, we have two for an outside group on March 22.We Shriners thinking of joining, get a free
new choirs and two old favorites: One will also be performing a couple of meal.The costs to join Murat Chanters
Voice Acappella Chorus, an all-ladies songs for the Indianapolis Arts Chorale are quite low, being only $30 per year.
group that will compete in the Sweet in the Arabian Room on Saturday,April Of course, your lady can join you and
Adelines competition next year; One 27, 2019.There is also another interest- us, and our ladies, at any time, including
Voice Community Choir, a group ing arts event in the Arabian Room on during rehearsals, trips, conventions,
made up of graduates from Tech and Saturday,April 13, which is a fundraiser virtually all performances, and our
John Marshall High Schools;VOCE’, an for the Guitar Society of Indianapolis, a many social events. Just give me a call
excellent group with local professional charitable organization chaired by John at (317) 407-3650 or philthrasher@
and semi-professional singers involved; Cazares, a Shriner and Junior Warden of icloud.com.
and Castlewood Singers, a great group Noble Masonic Lodge (which meets at
Kokomo Shrine Club
Tim Fisher
Greetings to all nobles and friends. ment for people to participate in.We the meetings and see for yourself how
Thank the Lord for some warmer are looking at a pool table and maybe a things have and are changing at the
weather.We all deserve it after those digital dart board (soft tips) and a video KSC for the better. If you cannot attend,
subzero days of winter.We hope every- bowling game. It’s just a little more to please send us your e-mail address and
one made it through St. Patrick’s Day offer the people who lease our facility. cell phone numbers so we can keep
okay. Now we can all look forward to I thank the Knights of Columbus you informed of the activities going
Easter Sunday, a time when Christians for having the KSC at their Club for on at the Club.As always, keep our
around the world celebrate the resur- a fine meal of their famous brats and children, service men and women and
rection of Christ.That was always a day all the fixings to go with them.The their families in your prayers and God
to enjoy church services and an Easter fellowship between our two organiza- Bless America.
meal (ham) with family.That was a tions has always been outstanding.
time for me and my sisters to get new Hospital van drivers have not been too
Sunday clothes. It is also a great time to busy this past month. Nobody wanted
do the fun part of Easter—eating candy, to make appointments until spring.
coloring eggs, hiding them and espe- We are always looking to increase our
cially finding them. Now it’s time to be membership, so if any of you know a
working in the yard and enjoying the Master Mason who might be looking to
outdoors. I, for one, have plenty of yard join our Shrine Club, please bring them
work and gardening.Thankfully, my out to a meeting.They will enjoy a fine
lady Lynn likes being outside and help- meal and fellowship (cocktails option-
ing out.We are doing some upgrades to al). Meetings are the first Monday of the
the KSC.We now have a jukebox and month, dinner at 6 and the meeting at
are working on getting more entertain- 7 p.m.All members, please try to attend
16 THE MURAT MAGAZINEBand Patrol
Skip Rethmeier Aaron Whitaker
Welcome to April, nobles. It’s baseball season once again Hello fellow nobles; hope all is well. Now that it is get-
and we’re heading toward warmer weather and all sorts ting to the warmer months, I’m looking forward to seeing
of fun outdoor activities. We in the band are preparing more of you out and about. As of right now, the Patrol Unit
for concerts at several locations. Next month we will be does not have any events etched in stone for the next few
playing a concert at the Indiana State Convention for the months, but we are always open to new ideas.
Daughters of the American Revolution. We are honored Patrol Stated Meetings are the third Tuesday of each
to be invited for the third year to help open their dinner month at Whitaker’s Speakeasy, 2002 N. Arlington Ave. All
meeting ceremony. members are welcome to come and enjoy fellowship and
We are also looking forward to another concert for the fun with your current friends and meet some new ones.
residents at Westminster North Community. Also, if you know of anyone who would like to or should
We continue to be blessed by having some good friends be a Patrol member, bring them to the meetings so they
from other bands helping us out. can meet us and we can meet them and get them signed
As always, it is our goal to increase our membership. So, up.
if you or any of your Masonic friends have played a band If you have not received your 2019 Murat Patrol Unit
instrument in the past or are currently playing, please con- dues notice via USPS yet, then we might NOT have your
sider joining the fun by becoming a member of the band. correct information. Please contact our secretary, Kevin
We rehearse every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m., except the first Scott, at kevinscott2010@gmail.com or (317) 409-0591.
Wednesday of the month, downstairs in the Corinthian You may also contact me at adv6238@gmail.com or (317)
Room. However, some of us arrive about 5 p.m. for dinner 586-1626.
or beverages in the Oasis. By the way, the food in the Oasis
is very good.
We hope to see you soon and remember, there’s plenty
of room on the bandwagon!
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APRIL 2019 17Veteran Car Club
Dean Kyle
It’s official; the Club has started Remember, our Club is not all
its spring season of tours. We toured veterans of military service. And you
the Ray Skillman Auto Museum in don’t have to have a car to join, just
Greenwood. What a collection of cars: the love of old cars.
all makes and models, from Buicks, If you decide to join our Club,
Chevrolets, Fords and Pontiacs, just there is no membership cost for the
to name a few.There were 500 race first year. Give us a try.You can also
cars, drag racing cars and even some check us out on Facebook.
motorcycles, with many neon signs Our Club meets the second Mon-
glowing above. I must not forget the day of the month at the Murat. We
restored operational carousel that tour once a month, weather cooperat- usually get together in the A-B Room
belonged to the Hulman family that ing. So, if any of this sounds interest- for dinner around 5:30 p.m., directly
stands so majestically in the center of ing, give us a try and ride along and behind the lounge. Our ladies are al-
the museum! We were given a tour see for yourself. ways included. Our meeting is called
of the restoration area where Ray Can you tell what year this Packard to order at 7 p.m. in our clubroom at
Skillman has a full team working on is? It belongs to Chris Fields. If you the Shrine. Our business meetings are
cars year around.This was a really said 1937, you are right. Chris enjoys usually less than an hour long. After
nice place to start our season off. getting this beauty out and driving it the meeting, our ladies serve refresh-
Afterward, Bo Kinder led the Club to whenever he can. He has several an- ments.
Compass Park in Franklin for a great tique cars and a truck that he drives
lunch.The Club is trying to plan a in parades.
Clowns
Allan Hall
Yacht Club Spring is in the air and your
Matt Mahan clowns are restless. We have dusted
The Murat Yacht Club is sponsor- like to work, please e-mail me at off our parade vehicles and changed
ing a huge yard sale on Saturday, April Mahan1974a@yahoo.com or just the oil and kicked the tires. We are
6, 2019, at my residence at 9302 Nora show up. After the sale, the Yacht ready to spread joy and cheer to all
Lane, Indianapolis, IN.The sale hours Club will be sponsoring a large party the people we see at parades. Be sure
are 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. We are hoping from 3 p.m. until 10 p.m.The Club to follow us on Facebook so you will
to receive from the general Shrine will provide hot dogs and soda, but know where we will be.
membership any item they wish to it will be a B.Y.O.B. to the members If you need or know someone
donate. We feel that if we can obtain and we would welcome a contribu- who needs clowns for any occasion,
property that our members do not tion for a pitch-in-dinner, but it is not please tell them about us.You can call
want, we will be helping you get rid necessary. Please also bring a lawn me at (317) 374-5147 or e-mail me at
of unwanted items and they can be chair. If your last name begins with hallallan6@gmail.com anytime. If I do
put to good use. Please mark your “A” through “I,” please bring some not answer, just leave me a message.
items with a tag or tape indicating veggies. If your last name begins with We have a new apprentice in our
your name and address and e-mail “J” through “R,” please bring chips or midst who is starting his journey
address and what you feel the item a carb dish. If your last name begins into the world of clowning. His name
is worth. We will attempt to get this with “S” through “Z,” please bring a is Mason McKinney. If you see him,
price, but we cannot guarantee it. All dessert. If your last name begins with wish him luck—he will need it. We
proceeds will go to the Murat Yacht a letter after “Z,” please don’t come! have tentatively named him Tater tot!!
Club to be disbursed at a later date to Please send me an e-mail at the above So much for this month … keep
various entities to be determined by e-mail address or call me at (317) 847- smiling.
the Club members. If you have any 6925. Please wear Shrine regalia as What bee is healthy for you?
item you wish to donate, please drop we are always recruiting for Freema- Vitamin B.
it by my home on Friday, April 5, after sonry and the Shriners at all of our
4:30 p.m. If we cannot sell it, we will functions.
donate it to Goodwill. Until next month, we wish you fair
We need volunteers (from all winds with following seas!
Clubs and Units) and if you would
18 THE MURAT MAGAZINEMobil Nobles Smyrna Shrine Guild
Raynel Wilson
Sports Car
Spring has sprung. It is so wonderful to see the beautiful colors of spring.
Parading Unit Our year is off to a great start. We had our annual Pound sale at our March
Fred Johnson Guild Night. We all had a great time and raised money for the Shriners Hospital
Education Fund.The April 3 Guild Night is our Membership Night, with our
Today is one of several days that Units performing. Please bring a friend and introduce her to the fun and fel-
are extremely sad for the Mobil lowship of the Smyrna Shrine Guild.
Nobles. Our First Lady of Murat in We will be welcoming the Imperial Maharanee, Kathleen Quinn, on April 23
2017 while her son Art Borton was at our Board and Stated Meeting night.The evening will begin with dinner at 5
Potentate, Margaret Borton, passed p.m. Mark your calendars so you can join in on this annual visitation.
away on February 28, 2019. She was All ladies have been invited on a bus trip by Lady Karen to visit the Chicago
as wonderful a lady as I have ever Shriners Hospital on Friday, April 5.There will be a side trip for fun and shop-
known. ping at the Water Tower Mall. Read more about this trip in the Murat Magazine.
Another loss we are experiencing, In Tolerance,
fortunately of a lesser nature, Bob and Maharanee Raynel
Margaret Miller have sold their house
in Greenfield and are moving to April Calendar
North Ft. Meyers, FL. Bob and Maggie Guild Night – Wednesday 3 @ 5:30 p.m.
have been stalwarts for our Unit and Board Meeting – Tuesday 23 @ 6:30 p.m. (Imperial Visit – Dinner 5 p.m.)
will be greatly missed. Please keep in Stated Meeting – Tuesday 23 @ 7 p.m. (Imperial Visit)
touch.
As they say,THE SHOW MUST GO May Calendar
ON. Our golf committee is working Guild Night – Wednesday 1 @ 5:30 p.m.
hard on our May outing as advised in Board Meeting – Tuesday 28 @ 6:30 p.m.
prior articles. I had told Mike I would Stated Meeting – Tuesday 28 @ 7 p.m.
send a picture with this, but snow
kept the Tang and Benz under cover.
Nobles: the snow will go away and
the cars will appear. We are inviting Southeastern Indiana Shrine Club
you to join us. As parade chairman for Carl Petty
the Mobil Nobles, I THANK Gunner
Condre, Murat’s parade chairman, for The month of April can be a most confusing month—rain and wet one day,
the great job he has done getting the the next full of promise of green growth to come. 2019’s weather has been
schedules ready. very confusing here in the SE corner of Indiana, but, for us, the month of April
Also, Gunner has some good ad- means the beginning of those great Steak Dinners now through October! Rain
vice in Julie’s Shrine Happenings for or shine, our grills will be hot and ready to sear those great steaks from 5 p.m.
2/26/19. until 8 p.m. For non-steak fans, the smoked pork chops, chopped steaks, and
The Presidents’ Ball has an ad in boneless chicken breasts are great. Fried biscuits, Moores Hill potatoes, Ed’s
this magazine. Hope to see you there. homemade soups, tossed salad, and our ladies’ homemade desserts are always
ready. We hope you will come for dinner, the fourth Friday this month, the
third Fridays May through October, 15626 U.S. Highway 50, Dillsboro, IN! Do
come join us and be sure to introduce yourselves—we’d love to meet you.
We recently hosted an Appreciation Dinner to thank our 2018 workers …
members, wives, kids, grandkids, and friends who prepare and serve those din-
ners each month and the local vendors who see that we have the great quality
meats and supplies that keep you coming back.
Another recent happening at our Club was a “Fun Night” of sharing the
Shrine story with members from many of our SE Indiana community Masonic
Lodge members. We accepted several Murat membership applications that
evening and are looking forward to growing our Club membership too.
On March 10 this year, our clocks all sprang forward one hour. Many think
of that date as simply losing an hour of sleep. SEISC hopes to use the present
tense spring and make 2019 a record year full of opportunities for our Club,
Murat temple and Shrine everywhere and an especially great year for the kids
in our 22 hospitals!
APRIL 2019 19Highlanders
Robert G. Horner
What a month this past March has https://www.youtube.com/
been and what a year 2019 is shaping watch?v=lls-MPVsHZo
up TO BE for the Murat Highlanders. When the Pipers Play
The Lads have just completed an- https://www.youtube.com/
other successful “Call into Spring,” also watch?v=9MOUcIp5W34
known as Saint Patrick’s Day.As I reflect Bagpipe Instrument of War
over the 30 days past and project 300 https://www.youtube.com/
days into the future, I am struck with watch?v=oy9D_zXq9hk
the sheer POTENTIAL we as Shriners
and Masons possess.We should never
lose sight of the goals of who we are …
as Men … as Masons … as Shriners. Flying Fezzes
Experts say that our “active” memory Rodney Davis
or recollection only reaches back a • Be manly in your endeavors and
couple of generations. While most of us attitude, Hello from the Flying Fezzes!
can remember our fathers and their im- • Be committed to a Band of Broth- Spring has arrived and so has the air
pact on the world and our family, many ers who are equally committed to you, show/flying season! We plan on attend-
of us say they have fewer recollections • Be prepared to stand up for all that ing local fly-in events as they occur and
of our grandfathers and the impact they is good and wholesome in Being A Man participate in parades with our noble
had created in the lives they touched. It as noted by our Brother Mason, Robert brothers this year. Please consider par-
is reported that by the third generation, Burns, Poet Laureate of Scotland, in his ticipating with us.We meet the second
“Modern Men” have all but forgotten, if poem – “A Man’s A Man For A’That,” Monday of each month at 7 p.m. here
ever we knew, the impacts, personali- • Be able to count to nine, at the Murat Shrine temple.
ties and character of our great-grandfa- • Be ready to test yourself and earn April 2–7—Sun N Fun, Lakeland, FL.
thers from three generations before. the responsibility and recognition of be- Great show for start of air show sea-
Those past times that had occurred ing a Murat Highlander and being held son!
before this third generation, those ef- to a higher standard, April 9—Indianapolis Aero Club Din-
forts, dreams and hopes of “auld folks of • Be open minded to having fun, ner/Speaker, Hillcrest Country Club.
auld affairs” are left to pass into a sort of traveling, seeing the world, and repre- April 13—Thunder over Louisville.
abyss of space and time.A place where senting one of the most colorful and Great show over the river!
time sifts lives for their important prestigious units in Shrinedom.
components, which ultimately become April 27—Shelbyville Airport (KGEZ)
“Our present is laid down in our fly-in breakfast. Open to all who drive
HISTORY in those memorized recollec- past. Our future we lay down daily -
tions of dates, places and names with or fly.
Of this, Legends are made.”
which we all were acquainted through- If you are interested in stretching May 11—P-Factor Days, Sky King Air-
out our school days. It is in that place your boundaries and BECOMING A port (3I3),Terre Haute, fly-in breakfast.
in history, where ACTIONS become LEGACY, call to schedule a Unit inter- May 14—Indianapolis Aero Club Din-
LEGENDS and those legends become view. ner/Speaker, Hillcrest Country Club.
LEGACIES.Tales of the legacies spur You do not want to miss the next May 25—Shelbyville Airport (KGEZ)
future generations to ACTION and so 365 days with THE MURAT HIGHLAND- fly-in breakfast. Open to all who drive
on.This cyclic pattern of renewal is an ERS. or fly.
important part of every organization. Let us not forget the words of an
This article is a CALL TO ACTION … June 8–9—Ft.Wayne Air Show featur-
auld Scottish Proverb … ing the USAF Thunderbirds.
a CALL TO REDEDICATION … a CALL An ni chi na big,
TO COMMITMENT to remember the ’s e ni na big June 11—Indianapolis Aero Club Din-
past and march confidently into the What the little ones see, ner/Speaker, Hillcrest Country Club.
future … A CALL TO BROTHERHOOD!! the little ones do. June 22—Shelbyville Airport (KGEZ)
The Highlanders have rookie open- If you are interested in living forever fly-in breakfast. Open to all who drive
ings for only 10 stout Lads who are 6’ in the memory of our children and or fly.
2” in height or taller, with the follow- wish to know more, contact the temple June 22–23—Dayton Air Show featur-
ing characteristics of personality and office or one of our officers. DON’T ing the USAF Thunderbirds.
nature: WAIT – CALL TODAY!
• Be interested in joining a Show- July 11–13—Freedom Fest Goshen Air
Murat Highlanders … Are ye Man Show, Goshen, IN,Airport.
case Unit of the Shrine, Enough?
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