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On February 14th Lady Sharon and I went to the Belvedere Supper Club for Valentine s fundraiser for the Zor Funsters and the Shriners Children s Twin Cities After a great brunch we were entertained by Steve Bobbitt who is a Rod Stewart Tribute Artist and Geoff Landon who was singing Buddy Holly songs when we had to leave for our next event a Valentine s Dinner with the St Croix Valley Shrine Club and the Next Door Caf in New Richmond All in all it was a fun filled day of fellowship and fun Mark Jerdee Wilton WI jerdeem hotmail com A MESSAGE FROM YOUR ZOR POTENTATE Greetings fellow Nobles We have had quite a cold spell starting off 2021 But this hasn t kept Lady Sharon and me from Having Fun in 21 The Annual Meeting was held at the LaCrosse Masonic Center Special thanks to the Firehouse Jesters and the LaCrosse Shrine Club for hosting and facilitating the meeting A special tip of the Fez to Lady Faye Kielley and her Noble Jim for preparing the lunch and to Noble Todd Wohlert for using his best cat herding skills have the facilities staffed and ready for the meeting On Jan 23rd we were joined by Chief Rabban Rod LaBlanc and Lady Mary attending the Rice Lake Snow and Dirt Club s 26th annual Pledge Ride Event for Shriners Hospitals for Children Even though there wasn t enough snow for the ride they raised 9 410 Illustrious Sir Barry and Lady Becky Ausen did the accounting work for the Shrine club The event was cosponsored by the Indianhead Shrine Club Afterwards we had a fun and fellowship with Barry Becky Rod Mary at a local restaurant We even ran into someone who knew Gary Cuskey On February 13th there was a virtual Midwest Shrine Association meeting Eight of us gathered at the Mehara Shrine Club from 9A 12P I had the honor for presenting Illustrious Sir Gary Cuskey with his jewel after being elected 3rd vice president of the Association The summer session in Sioux City is going full steam ahead Our next adventure was to attend the Vacationland Shrine Club meeting at February 21st in Baraboo There was a great turnout of Nobles and Ladies After enjoying a wonderful meal and a short meeting We held a Cold Sands for two new members Congratulation to Nobles Shawn Fahrenkamp and Ryan Ramnarace March 5th took us back to New Richmond for the St Croix Valley Shrine Club meeting After a business meeting we conducted a Cold Sands and welcomed Daniel Boerboon as a new Noble Cornhole practice ensued Noble Jack Thomas and his Lady Diane crafted and donated a set of Cornhole boards to the club There are plenty events coming up and we hope to see you all soon Mark Jerdee Potentate ZEPHYR REMINDER June July 2021 Oct Nov 2021 Be sure to email your stories by Wednesday May 10th Include information for the months of June and July 2021 Aug Sept 2021 Dec Jan 2021 VOL LXXIII NO 02 MAY APRIL 2021 Winner of ten First Place Dromedary Awards for Shrine Newspapers and seven Honorable Mentions Zor Editor Zor Imagineers Correspondent Milt Helmer Page 2 Deadline May 10th Deadline July 10th Deadline Sept 10th Deadline Nov 10th ZOR SHRINE OFFICE USPS 017 572 Published monthly under the auspices of Zor Shriners of Shriners International Address 575 Zor Shrine Place Madison WI 53719 Electronic Subscription available on website Mail Address 575 Zor Shrine Place Madison WI 53719 Phone 608 833 6343 Fax 608 833 6348 Periodicals Postage Paid Madison WI and additional mailing offices E mail address zortemp chorus net website www zorshriners com Postmaster Send changes of address to Zor Zephyr 575 Zor Shrine Place Madison WI 53719 Zor Temple Office Hours of Operation Monday Thursday 9am 4pm Closed Fridays Deadline for Submission 10th of the month prior For Advertising call Milt Helmer 715 821 5002 Zor Zephyr Magazine www zorshriners com E mail submissions to zorsubmit gmail com
Inside This Edition Imperial Potentate Jim Smith and 1st Lady Alice STORIES Zor Meme Teme A Heartfelt Story of Fellowship page 5 2021 ZOR ELECTED OFFICERS The Limitless Resource of Love page 8 1st Lady Sharon s Project page 10 Potentate Mark Jerdee Meet Zor s Newest Noble page 12 Heading to Houston in July pages 16 17 and Lady Sharon Can t You Just Taste Those Sweet Vidalia Onions page 19 PAGE 5 Havin Fun in 2021 at Wausau page 24 Honored Ladies Luncheon page 25 Wilton WI jerdeem hotmail com Chief Rabban Success Follows this Assistant Rabban pages 25 26 Rodney LaBlanc and Lady 2021 Valentines Dinner page 27 Mary FEATURES Montello WI rmlablanc85 gmail com A Minute with Milt page 15 A Word from your Chief of Staff page 31 Calendar Raffle Winners page 10 Calendar of Events page 11 Donations page 11 Friends of the Zor Zephyr page 11 Hospital Dads page 31 In Memoriam page 9 Membership Musings page 30 On the Lighter Side page 29 Potentate s Message page 2 Remember When Decade Memories back page Zor Communications page 4 Assistant Rabban PAGE 10 Al Brueggen and Lady Penny Sparta WI brueggenal gmail com High Priest Prophet Roger Keller and Lady COVER Tammy Noble Rodney LaBlanc Zor Chief Rabban presenting Imperial Sir Jim Smith his Zor Imperial Potentate Fez New Richmond WI rogerkeller2012 gmail com PAGE 19 Oriental Guide Brian Dunham HELP US SAVE PRINTING AND MAILING COSTS Sign up to get your ZEPHYR news magazine via e mail E mail zorcommunications2019 gmail com Become a Friends of Zephyr Send your donation to the Shrine Office 575 Zor Shrine Place Madison WI 53719 and Lady Linda Eau Claire WI getbrianandlinda gmail com Recorder Bob Gorsuch PP ALL CLUBS AND UNITS SHOULD BE ZEPHYR SUPPORTERS THIS IS YOUR ZEPHYR and Lady Carol 2021 APPOINTED OFFICERS 1st Ceremonial Master Steve Livernash Lady Koral Marshall Al Coenen Lady Linda Fitchburg WI rgorsuch oakbankonline com Outer Guard Ron Malcolm Lady Dawn Wisconsin Rapids WI prosticker solarus net Tomah WI dukeofcoenen yahoo com Eau Claire WI rpmalcolm6546 gmail com 2nd Ceremonial Master Captain of the Guard Chaplain Scott Pedley PGM Lady Ronda Shullsburg WI sep_2018 wisc freemasonry org Mike Kastens Lady Susan New Richmond WI mrkastens gmail com Karl Gant Blanchardville WI kgyellowstone62 gmail com Treasurer Larry Hanson PP and Lady Jill Albany WI hanso tds net APRIL 2021 MAY 2021 Zor Zephyr Magazine Page 3
ZOR COMMUNICATIONS Be well Be home Be family Whether you join our community based Wellness Connection become a member of our team or experience our full continuum of care we welcome you Visit our website for virtual tours careers fitness membership info and more Lifestyle Value Trust 410 N Main St Dousman WI 53118 800 848 5306 www threepillars org WISHING YOU A Greetings All As I look around the world seems to be coming alive again More and more people are getting the Vaccine and are starting to socialize again I know Linda and I have only gotten our first shot but by the time you read this we will have had our second one We are social people and over the last year we have missed the interactions with all of you I am seeing more and more social functions showing up on the calendar Being a Funster I see that the parade schedule is coming back alive In the Zephyr I try to keep you informed of the functions as they are coming up I use what is in the Zor Calendar for my source I have a few Clubs and Units adding their events to the Zor Calendar if you would like your events added to the calendar please send them to zorsubmit gmail com and I will ensure they get added to the calendar Chris Peters MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS CHAIRMAN ZOR IMAGINEER S PRESIDENT zorcommunication2019 gmail com When was the last time you looked at the Zor Website https zorshriners com The Zor website has so much valuable information available to you at any given time Did you know that most of the information you may be looking for can be found under one of these tabs HOME ABOUT REFER A PATIENT BECOME A SHRINER CALENDAR ZEPHYR MSA 2024 FORMS MEMBERSHIP 2021 SPORTSMAN BANQUET SOCIAL GRAPHICS STORE Pay your Dues GALLERY ONIONS VIDEOS HISTORY CLUBS UNITS OFFICERS GROUPS BURN SAFETY SUBMIT MEDIA HOSPITAL DADS LINKS and CONTACT The next time you get a chance take a look at the Zor Website and if you would like to see something added please let us know I hope everyone has a very enjoyable and Happy Easter See you next edition Chris Peters Chairman Zor Marketing and Communications Page 4 Zor Zephyr Magazine www zorshriners com
Zor Meme Teme A Heartfelt Story of Fellowship by Noble Steve Livernash 1st Ceremonial Master This meme illustrates that the Shriner family is about more than Philanthropy and Fun it is also about Fellowship As I lay in my 4th floor hospital cell after 3 days with bed alarms ringing no visitors and no diagnoses for my 20 symptoms I yearned for hope a friendly face and answers Instead I experienced extremely vivid dreams and spent my waking hours in a medically induced haze But out of that came a most powerful experience that I just had to re create for you this view from my hospital bed It started out as a little dot barely visible outside my window getting closer and closer I thought to myself that it couldn t be a bird or a plane As the object gracefully approached I could see the friendly smile of Imperial Jim Smith s face in a Jetson like spacecraft Hovering in front of my window Jimmy s thumb came up and I could read his lips as he said Brother You got this Though it was science fiction his was the only familiar face I saw while in the hospital It came to me in a dream and brought hope in a time of great darkness The meme is a re creation of the inspiration that I received From the scimitar to my thumb I can feel the rays and support and well wishes from each of you in Shrinedom bringing me tearful encouragement during a time of darkness and isolation I finally received a diagnosis of an incurable but manageable autoimmune disease GPA The love and support from my beautiful lady Koral and from family and friends has been overwhelming Appreciation of humbleness Shriners love for children is fact and always present but this fictional message of hand delivered fellowship and friendship is also true and will always be treasured by me The road to recovery is promising Imperial Session Houston Texas 2021 Zor Batman Returns Warm Regards Zor Noble Steve Livernash Granulomatosis with polyangiitis GPA Formally known as Wegener s is a type of vasculitis or swelling inflammation of the blood vessels This rare disease can cause swelling of the blood vessels anywhere in the body but mainly impacts the sinuses nose trachea windpipe lungs and kidneys The swelling can limit the flow of blood to these body parts causing damage Symptoms of the disease can include sinus pain recurrent respiratory infections joint pain tiredness fatigue and skin lesions The exact cause of GPA is unknown and incurable GPA is a type of autoimmune disease The immune system which is responsible for protecting the body from infection mistakenly attacks tissues of the body Diagnosis of GPA can be made with laboratory tests such as a blood test biopsy of affected areas and imaging of the lungs Untreated GPA typically has a poor prognosis with up to 90 percent of patients dying within two years usually of renal failure and sepsis Treated with modern medical advancements in the last 3 years prognosis is encouraging Treatment for GPA patients often includes medications such as glucocorticoids and immunosuppressants Advancement in GPA Infusion therapy has proven a high remission rate with patients Today GPA with monitoring can lead to a full life expectancy BUSINESS SOLUTIONS For all your printing and promotional needs Business Cards Banners Forms digital print signs 715 268 7295 215 Power Street t Amery WI 54001 Jerome Sorensen 715 497 2645 or Jennifer 715 497 7413 APRIL 2021 MAY 2021 Zor Zephyr Magazine Page 5
Saturday October 16 2021 Eau Claire Masonic Center 616 Graham Avenue Eau Claire WI 54701 4 30 5 00 PM Registration 5 00 6 15 PM Raffles Games Walk Around Drawings 6 30 PM Dinner 7 00 PM All Raffles Awarded The Shriners Annual Sportsman s Drawing will also be held at 7 00 PM Tickets for this raffle will be available prior to the drawing Dinner Includes Pork Chops Potatoes Beans Apple Salad Dinner Roll and Dessert Sponsor Table 800 00 100 00 Per Person Includes a table for 8 attendees meal and soft drinks chance to win a meal ticket prize and other door prizes Each sponsor table will also have one 450 00 500 00 value prize with 1 of the 8 attendees winning the prize Dinner Ticket Options Dinner Ticket 50 00 Includes Meal a soft drink chance to win door prizes Adult refreshments will be available for purchase Hotel Accommodation s Close to the Banquet The Lismore Hotel 715 835 8888 The Oxbow Hotel 715 839 0601 The Antlers Motel 715 834 5313 Super 8 1151 West Mc Arthur Ave 715 832 9731 For More Information and to Reserve Your Spot Contact Bruce Fransway 715 225 6983 franzwas gmail com or Al Brueggen 608 487 1692 brueggenal gmail com COME AND ENJOY A GREAT EVENING WITH FRIENDS WHILE HELPING TO SUPPORT OUR TEMPLE AND OPERATING EXPENSES PROCEEDS GO TO SUPPORT ZOR SHRINERS AND ARE NOT TAX DEDUCTABLE AS A CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION Page 6 Zor Zephyr Magazine www zorshriners com
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The Limitless Resource of Love by Noble Mark Hazelbaker Those of us who have not served in war have probably not experienced anything like the COVID pandemic of the last year Many times as hospitals reached capacity testing centers were full food pantries were strained we have heard of burnout and fatigue It s hardly a surprise The body can endure only so much With more than a half million deaths trillions in economic damage isolation for more than a year all the heartbreaking events we have seen think about the most amazing thing of all we may be bowed but we are not broken We may be wounded but we are not incapacitated We may be hurt but we yet remain true and steadfast We continue resiliently to hold to our love for one another our dedication to our communities and nation and our faith in God How is that possible Throughout these dark days we have believed in the power of love and compassion to sustain us and carry us through anything Some of us have been sorely ill but we have not hesitated to come to the aid of these our brothers and sisters their widows or orphans Some of us have died and we know in our deepest well of faith that they have been called home to the loving embrace of their Creator God to whose repose we all shall eventually return Our communities have suffered joblessness poverty family tensions and even disorders But we refuse to abandon allegiance to our certainty that we are one nation under God striving ever to form a more perfect union What underlies all of these resolutions and animates us on a daily basis through these adversities is the bedrock of our existence love It is the love which drew Masons divided by Civil War and fighting in the inferno of Gettysburg to come together to comfort each other in their suffering to perpetuate those mystic chords of friendship and brotherly love which have always bound us and will ever sustain us It is the realization that in this shared experience of horrible suffering and deprivation we have been humbly shown that all of us are united in the fragility of our brief existence on this planet and in our ability to do whatever within our scant capacity to relieve the pain of another It is in the end the realization that disasters pain suffering and death are part of a world which is overwhelmingly wonderful lovely and joyous and that the best part of us will always triumph because we can always tap into the endless energy with which this vale of tears was created in Love by He who presides over us all who measures our days and will one day welcome us into his bosom the Lord God With 10 words of Love God summoned the World into existence His creation the universe then became our responsibility to renew repair and rebuild The true purpose of our being is our calling to care for those less fortunate to share of ourselves that they may know that this is a world of Love and life Shortly we shall have passed through this trial to a new world in which we have been humbled by the power which a virus the smallest of things has wielded over the works we thought so mighty As we think back and recall how in the face of horrible suffering and exhausting demands our people courageously did their duty to care for others Let us remember that though many things failed us in these difficult days the power and endless renewing force of love never failed Let us take from that the lesson that love is our greatest strength and most boundless gift It is the love which brings our Masonic community to come forward to contribute what we may have toward the relief of others in distress It is the love which leads us to place a phone call to a friend send an email to an acquaintance and do a video chat with others S V V Y P U N 33 2L PU VYL UZVU 5 6 17 200 5 3LQH 6W _ 0DUDWKRQ 0DUDWKRQ ORRULQJ QHW Page 8 Zor Zephyr Magazine www zorshriners com Ill Sir Mark Jerdee presents Noble John Hanson with his 25 year certificate at the Mecca Shrine Club meeting in Tomah
Zor Relocation Committee Seeks Noble Input Nobles the Relocation Committee seeks your input for the future of Zor The Relocation Committee has been given the task of helping the Divan determine the near and long term direction Zor may take once the existing Temple is sold What are your feelings that are in the best interest of serving the Nobility A questionnaire see below has been developed to aid in the task of helping the Divan view the many various options available to Zor The Relocation Committee will attempt to personally contact all the various Clubs and Units for first hand input In case you are not currently involved with a Club Unit or would like to individually submit comments and would be willing to help us there is a copy of the questionnaire that can be completed and sent in Please respond by April 30th Your response should be sent to Barry Ausen PP 1686 W Church Rd Star Prairie WI 54026 715 377 3032 bausen frontier com Other members and their contact information are Dale Olson 262 203 0641 ddeolson gmail com Ron Boeck 608 225 0140 robo tds net Randy Webb 715 572 3807 rkwebb1 charter net Rod Rommel 608 519 1092 rodrommel charter net Kevin Sorenson 715 581 0553 sorensonkevinr charter net Bruce Fransway 715 225 6983 franzwas gmail com Nobles this is YOUR Temple and time is of the essence Zor Relocation Committee Noble Club Unit __________________________ optional Date______________ 1 Have you club or unit members visited ZOR headquarters in Madison during the past three years If so why did you go there 2 What do you like about the current headquarters location 3 What don t you like about the location 4 What do you like about the building 5 What don t you like about the building 6 If you resided closer to the Temple would you visit more often Why or why not 7 Is it important for you that ZOR should have a high visibility office Should we locate near the interstate 8 How important is it for you that ZOR build a new building buy existing space lease or share space with other organizations Who would be a good partner Is there a need for a building especially with advancement in electronics 9 How important for you is it to have ZOR hold membership meetings and activities at an office location How should the building be used 10 If the temple was relocated outside of Madison how do you feel that would impact membership How would membership be impacted by a central location 11 Should ZOR change its charter to reflect its physical location or list the counties of the designated service area 12 What outcome do you expect from your ZOR Relocation Committee IN MEMORIAM Robert A Kartman 12 31 20 Neshkoro WI James M Horsfall 02 20 21 Madison WI Thomas E Hemstock 02 24 21 Sparta WI Samuel C Retallick 03 01 21 Eau Claire WI Don L Harper 03 29 20 Spooner WI Jeffrey A Redmon Your Business Counselor in the St Croix Valley 715 386 0100 175 Second Street South Suite 300 Hudson WI 54016 APRIL 2021 MAY 2021 Zor Zephyr Magazine Page 9
1st Lady Sharon s Project WOW Due to some very generous donations and duck buyers we are already at 450 00 raised for Camp Splash And the gatherings are just beginning That is ten children being able to attend the camp Thank you all for your donations and looking forward to many more and sending even more kids to camp To all of you Irish out there Happy Saint Patrick s day and a blessed Easter to all and to any fellow Norwegians Happy Syttende Mai Calendar Raffle Winners FEBRUARY 2021 WINNERS 20 00 Kevin Greeno West Salem 20 00 Gust Fehr Colfax 20 00 Lori Lee Turtle Lake 20 00 Rolf Kulingstad Madison 20 00 Al Garthwaite Janesville 100 00 Tammy Rush Black River Falls 20 00 Teresa Rush Black River Falls 20 00 Tom Enos Tomah 20 00 Eugene C Tremelling Montfort 20 00 Steven Davis Richland Center 20 00 Tami Steve Hoesly Monroe 20 00 Renae Boydston Whitewater 100 00 Mike Bovre Verona 20 00 Greg Gaarder Tomah 20 00 Joe Ambrose Oshkosh 20 00 Danielle Hallmark Janesville 20 00 Steve Koehler Oshkosh 20 00 Melissa Paul Hayden Chippewa Falls 20 00 Robert Kendall Montello 100 00 George Kinney Blue River 20 00 Jon Scott Colfax 20 00 Kelly Shannon Evansville 20 00 Al Garthwaite Janesville 20 00 Don Komplin Madison 20 00 Rick Czerwan Edgerton 20 00 Tom Nelson Madison 100 00 Gia Collins Verona 150 00 Monte Steiber Prairie du Chien Page 10 Zor Zephyr Magazine www zorshriners com MARCH 2021 WINNERS 20 00 RA Preston Pardeeville 20 00 Shane Wyttenbach Independence 20 00 Janet Pollock Guttenberg IA 20 00 Steve Nelson Modovi 20 00 Michael Gentz Waunakee 100 00 Dan Severson New Richmond 20 00 Chance Crowther Fitchburg 20 00 Adelyn Buckli Cadot 20 00 Mark Smith River Falls 20 00 Judy Swanson Amery 20 00 Lisa Roatch River Falls 20 00 Albie Kroner Mosinee 100 00 Pat Hoepner Eau Claire 20 00 Paula Gutzmer Prairie Du Chien 20 00 Amanda Laabs Oshkosh 20 00 Gary Sweeny Durand 20 00 Trever Caturia Mondovi 20 00 Fran Jensen Cottage Grove 20 00 Abby Hines Wausau 100 00 Brynn Flanum Anchorage AK 20 00 Debbie Maly Wausau 20 00 Nellie LaBlanc Poynette 20 00 Prston Walther Mondovi 20 00 Bonnie Sanders Belvidere IL 20 00 Patti Grant Colfax 20 00 Leonard Pickett Lake Delton 100 00 Hollis Herbison Tomah 20 00 Tammy Steve Hoesly Monroe 20 00 Noah Flanum Anchorage AK 20 00 Joan Hedke Cumberland 150 00 Rod Johnson Watertown
DONATIONS ZOR SHRINE CALENDAR OF EVENTS Thursday Sunday Shriners Hospitals for Children Chicago Apr 1st 4th Wednesday SHC Chicago In Memory of Donor Dale Komplin Sarah Rasmussen Judy Dominquez Zor Mini Cars Donation Ray Barbara Burrows Curtis Abendroth Donation Ray Barbara Burrows SHC Ohio April 14th Saturday April 17th Monday April 19th SHC Twin Cities In Memory of Donor Marlene Gripson Larry Annell Nelson Doris Hoffman Robert W Nelson Jerry Wilkens Janet Howe St Croix Valley SC Zor Road Runners Larry Annell Nelson James Beebe St Croix Valley SC Eleanor Holle Dan Holle Donna Hilemanowski Doris Hoffman Doris Stafford Doris Hoffman Larry Annell Nelson Claire Murphy Doris Hoffman Max Merriman Carl Gaulke Bill Ostrom Gale Elaine Wells Robert A Kamke Kenneth Smith Joyce Bonner Joyce Bonner Jack White Craige Rachel Scott Anonymous Dan Filkins Doris Hoffman Larry Annell Nelson Charlie Christensen Dennis Schultz In Honor of Barry Ausen PP Ron Boeck Donation Donor Ruth Severson Christopher Wren Jill Robinson Wren Ray Barbara Burrows Heart of WI SC Donna M Fasel Thursday April 22nd Friday April 23rd Saturday April 24th Saturday May 8th Monday May 10th Tuesday May 18th Saturday May 22nd DONORS Ray Barb Burrows Geneva Beals Joe Mary Harker Oshkosh Area Community Foundation Bill Cushman Bob Gorsuch Gerald Berg Rod LaBlanc Kenneth Meyer James Joan Soderholm SHRINERS MASONS AND FRIENDS GET TOGETHER Ok now for something fun There will be a get together at the Tomah Lodge There will be live music Tomah Masonic Lodge 520 E Saratoga St Tomah WI 11 00 AM Eating at 1 00 PM ZOR TRUSTEE MEETING Zor Temple 575 Zor Shrine Pl Madison WI 1 30 PM 2 45 PM MINI CARS MEETING Winchester Restaurant 568 Haugen Rd Edgerton WI 6 30 PM 8 30 PM DIVAN MEETING Holiday Inn Suites Wausau Rothschild 1000 Imperial Ave Rothschild WI 1 00 PM 3 00 PM WAUSAU POTENTATE PARTY Holiday Inn Suites Wausau Rothschild 1000 Imperial Ave Rothschild WI ALL DAY WINE BEER AND SPIRIT TASTING Foxhole Pub 1215 Angelo Rd Sparta WI 1 00 PM 4 00 PM ZEPHYR DEADLINE PINE RIVER VALLEY SC MEETING Country Kitchen 1450 Veterans Dr Richland Center WI 7 00 PM 9 00 PM DIVAN MEETING Valley 60 Masonic Lodge 603 N Court St Sparta WI 1 00 PM 3 00 PM Steak fry at Ill Sir Mark s home lodge Tour of the House of Shadows the Boys Girls Club Haunted House Reported to be haunted by the WI Ghost Investigators It is located in the former infirmary of the State Public School for Dependent and Neglected Children 603 N Court St Sparta WI 5 00 PM 8 00 PM In Memory Of Donor Charles J Wussow Mecca Shrine Club Jack C White Mecca Shrine Club Thomas E Hemstock Sr Mecca Shrine Club FRIENDS OF THE ZOR ZEPHYR DIRECTORS STAFF MEETING Maple Tree Supper Club 6010 US 51 McFarland WI 6 30 PM 8 30 PM VALLEY 60 LODGE STEAK FRY HAUNTED HOUSE TOUR Hospital Transportation Donation OSMAN SHRINE CIRCUS Lee Rose Warner Coliseum Thursday Saturday June 3rd 5th WI GRAND LODGE ANNUAL COMMUNICATION Wisconsin Masonic Center 301 Wisconsin Ave Madison WI APRIL 2021 MAY 2021 Zor Zephyr Magazine Page 11
Meet Zor s Newest Noble Daniel E Boerboon received his Cold Sands at the St Croix Valley Shrine Club meeting Ill Sir Mark Jerdee presided over the ceremony with the help of his Divan members that were present Daniel is married to his Lady Leslie Let s welcome them to Zor the next time you see them From left to right Ill Sir Barry Ausen PP Noble Mike Kastens Noble Daniel Boerboon Noble Roger Keller and Ill Sir Mark Jerdee Potentate From left to right Ill Sir Mark Jerdee Potentate Ill Sir Barry Ausen PP Daniel E Boerboon Noble Mike Kastens and Noble Roger Keller Daniel being Fez d by Noble Roger Keller as Ill Sir Barry Ausen PP assists Page 12 Zor Zephyr Magazine www zorshriners com
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A MINUTE WITH MILT effort resulted in raising 49 new Shrine members one year an achievement that has never been matched to this day As Larry said We went all over the place What does that quote from Chuck Stene of the Indianhead Shrine Club mean when he talks about Past Potentate Larry Riemenschneider of Amery It means just what he says because PP Larry gives the craft his all His passion for Masonry and Shrine is very evident for this outgoing gentleman In 2012 when he was Potentate of Zor Shrine he kept up the fundraising membership drives for the St Croix Valley Shrine Club Zor Shrine earned a Bronze award for membership that year He Lives A Masonic Life Milt Helmer Zephyr Correspondent Larry first became a Mason at New Richmond Lodge 195 at the urging of his employer Curtiss Anderson of Johnson Motor Sales in New Richmond Curt was not only a Mason but also an active Shriner Riemo became a Master Mason in 1997 and went on to join the Shrine in July 2001 at Stevens Point There were some tickets on Curt s desk and Larry asked about them Curt gave them to him and told him to go out and sell He came back with 400 Larry took the money and his youngest son Scott to the Little East West Shrine game in River Falls and stopped at the Oasis Larry asked who should get the money and was introduced to prominent Shriner Rod Rommel His fundraising career was officially launched He is quick to give credit for his success as Potentate to his wife Julie She encouraged and helped me and attended events with me and still does On the Shrine side Larry belongs to the Indianhead Shrine Club as well as the St Croix Valley Shrine Club and is very active in both He is active in the Chapter of Royal Arch Masons New Richmond Masonic Lodge 195 Council of Royal and Select Masters and Commandery of Knights Templar and Willow River Chapter 37 Order of the Eastern Star Being a salesman at heart Riemo got some business cards and some thank you cards printed at Clear Choice Printing in Amery The owners of the printing company have a child who was a patient at Shriners in the Twin Cities Larry is passionate about helping kids have a better life through assistance within the clinics and hospitals of the Shrine He hits up area businesses on behalf of Shrine drives and causes often seeking out new businesses that have not participated in programs run by the Shrine In those early years he would have a trunk full of brochures explaining the good work done by the Shrine and never hesitated to share them with everyone he called on He even had custom printed foldover cards showing all the services provided by the Shrine Hospitals and Clinics Riemenschneider called on businesses in Amery as well as Deer Park Star Prairie St Croix Falls Clayton and even Richardson where the owners of a restaurant had a son who was a Shrine patient He sends each one of his donors a specially signed thank you card for their donation Now in his early 80s Larry has had to slow down a bit but he still works 4 hours a day at a local Kwik Trip Recently he had to take a month off to deal with the Covid virus but he is back to work now and is feeling fine however saying it just takes me a little longer to get my strength back Riemo and his close friend Bob Hering would attend area Masonic Lodges and deliver the message of Zor and Shrine in general They would show videos and pass out petitions He also would mail letters to brothers along with petitions This Left to right are Shrine Auxiliary members Amy Hering and Tammy Keller Bob Hering fellow fundraiser and membership leader Pearl Christensen Auxiliary fundraiser chair Gary Kruger veteran auctioneer Auxiliary member Diane Thomas and PP Larry Riemenschneider Mark B Hazelbaker Attorney at Law 599 D Onofrio Drive Suite 222 Madison WI 53719 Direct Line 608 662 2300 Fax 608 662 9977 Cell 608 220 7271 Email mh kasieta com Website www kasieta com APRIL 2021 MAY 2021 Zor Zephyr Magazine Page 15
Thinking of heading to Houston in July for the 2021 Imperial Session Here s a quick rundown of the schedule GRB George R Brown Convention Center Registration for Representatives Friday July 2 2 5pm Saturday July 3 8 30 5pm Sunday July 4 9 5pm Marriott Sugarland Marketplace Sunday July 4 12 6pm Monday July 5 9 5pm Tuesday July 6 9 4pm Wednesday July 6 9 6pm Thursday July 7 9 12pm GRB Hall A Church Service Sunday July 4 1 2pm GRB General Assembly A Public Opening Sunday July 4 3 5pm GRB Hall B3 Imperial Sessions Nobles Only Monday July 5 8 30am GRB Hall B3 Tuesday July 6 time TBD Thursday July 8 time TBD Parade Tuesday July 6 6 30pm Cornhole Tournament Sunday July 4 12 5pm Monday July 5 12 5pm Wednesday July 7 6 30 7pm finals Nobility Party Sunday July 4 6 9pm Pageant for New Imperial Potentate Wednesday July 7 GRB Hall B3 time TBD Page 16 Zor Zephyr Magazine www zorshriners com
Restaurants close to the George R Brown Convention Center 1 Biggios Sports Bar diagonal from the George R Brown Wondering what else you might see or do when you have free time or before or after the Imperial Session Here s a few ideas 2 Pappas Brothers Steak House McKinney Street3 1 Houston Visitor Center near the corner of Dallas and Caroline Streets Downtown 1302 Dallas St or 1001 Avienda de las Americas www downtownhouston org 5 Morton Steakhouse 1001 McKinney Street 2 Downtown Aquarium 410 Bagby St includes a restaurant surrounded by the aquarium www houstonaquariumtx com 7 Shake Shack 702 Main St 3 Downtown Tunnel System 20 feet below the main street and 7 5 miles long www downtownhouston org If you are driving be sure to check out a Buc ees Travel stop www buc ees com a What a Burger chicken and burgers fast food restaurant and a local Bar b que restaurant ie Spring Creek BBQ or many others Many stores and restaurants something for everyone 4 Arabia Shrine Temple 10510 Harwin Drive Home of the Arabia Shrine a beautiful Temple www arabiashriners org 5 Battleship Texas 3527 Independence Parkway South LaPorte www tpwd texas gov May still be closed for renovations but still worth the walk around 6 San Jacinto Monument and Museum One Monument Circle LaPorte A large amount of Masonic history can be found here www sanjacinto museum org 7 NASA Johnson Space Center 2101 NASA Parkway www nasa gov 8 Sam Houston Ship Channel Bridge Carries 4 lanes of Beltway 8 over the Houston Ship Channel with a clearance of 175 feet www shipchannelbridge org 9 Holocaust Museum 5401 Caroline St www hmh org 3 House of Blues Music Hall and Food 1204 Caroline Street 4 Texas Grill Sports Bar Corner of Lamar and San Jacinto Streets 6 Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant Corner of Dallas and San Jacinto Streets A number of highways around Houston are toll roads you will want to get a toll pass prior to traveling www hctra org or pay on line afterwards Although Texas Covid 19 restrictions may be less stringent than Wisconsin s you may want to check with local businesses and sites before going Whether you are driving or flying let us know your travel plans If you have questions about the best way to get to Houston or how to maneuver the 12 lanes of traffic in Houston or the Imperial Session feel free to ask 10 National Museum of Funeral History this is actually pretty interesting 415 Barren Springs Drive www nmfh org Watch for more information and a Houston Scavenger Hunt 11 The 1940 Air Terminal Museum 8325 Travelair Street www 1940airterminal org Having Fun in 21 Rodney and Mary LaBlanc 12 American Cowboy Museum 11822 Almeda Road www theamericancowboymuseum org 13 Buffalo Soldiers National Museum 3816 Caroline St www buffalosoldiermuseum com 14 Minute Maid Stadium 501 Crawford St Home of the Astros www mlb com 15 Galveston approximately 50 miles from GRB including Shriners Children s Texas 815 Market St www shrinershospitalsforchildren org currently closed to the public due to Covid restrictions the Bishop s Palace Pleasure Pier Moody Gardens the Sea Wall and Boardwalk Downtown Aquarium Downtown Tunnel System 16 Cavendars Boot City if you re looking for a pair of Cowboy Boots Battleship Texas House of Blues APRIL 2021 MAY 2021 Zor Zephyr Magazine Page 17
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Can t You Just Taste Those SWEET VIDALIA ONIONS Looks like a good crop this year Ill Sir Barry Ausen PP went to Georgia to check on them himself The pictures tell the story Please use the form below and get out and sell some onions not being able to get them last year people will be hungry for them Remember this is a good fund raiser for your Club or Unit APRIL 2021 MAY 2021 Zor Zephyr Magazine Page 19
Tabs SWINGING FOR A CURE Friday July 9 2021 HICKORY HILLS GOLF COURSE E4080 Hickory Rd off Hwy 93 Eau Claire WI 54701 The 11th annual Swinging for a Cure Golf Outing will be hosted by Hot Country B95 Z 100 and Franzwas at Hickory Hills Golf Course This 18 hole golf event unites golfers of all skill levels who like to make an impact in the lives of children Your support of the Swinging for a Cure Golf Outing will help provide funding for the Boys and Girls Club of Eau Claire and the Zor Shriners Madison From the time Janet Johnson wife of J Kevin Johnson PP started the tab project around 1990 we have had many folks who stepped up and did a great job of collecting and sorting tabs One individual really stands out above the rest his name is Duane Sturz of Eau Claire Today we picked up and delivered to the Mehara Center over 340 000 yes he counts them and this now brings his total collected for our kids to over 1 800 000 tabs I m not sure what that amounts to in pounds or dollars but he is a shinning example of someone who care If you know Duane be sure to say thank you To Sign up or for any question Please Contact Bruce Fransway at 715 225 6983 or franzwas gmail com DAY OF ACTIVITIES INCLUDES 18 Holes of Golf and Cart 10am registration shotgun start at 11 30am Raffles Games throughout the day Boxed Lunch SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES HOLE SPONSOR Cost 500 if paid before June 28 2021 or 600 if paid after June 28 2021 Hole sponsors are asked to provide a hole prize s for the day of the event Sponsorship includes Logo placement and sponsor recognition at one prominent hole on course Radio promos on Hot Country B95 and Z100 Opportunity to showcase your promotional merchandise at your designated hole Foursome of golf including golf cart and golf gift and boxed lunch GOLF OPPORTUNITY Foursome of golfers including cart 320 Single golfer 80 will be placed with a team Golf gift Boxed Lunch Page 20 Zor Zephyr Magazine www zorshriners com Nobles Receive 25 Year Certificates Past Potentate Divan Rep Larry Hanson presented 25 year membership certificates to Bob and Miles Bradley at the Mini Car meeting on January 28th The Mini cars wish to thank a patriot trucker who anonymously paid for all our meals that night We were told by another patron that when we were reciting the pledge of allegiance he removed his cap and placed his hand over his heart
Thomas Family Creates Cornhole Boards For Contest Jack and Diane Thomas of River Falls are shown with specialty created Shriners cornhole boards that will be used during the Zor Cornhole Championship The Thomases constructed the boards and will be used on May 8th 2021 during the Shriners Uncorked event at the Foxhole Pub at 1215 Angelo Rd in Sparta WI The tournament starts at 1pm The entry fee is 45 per team The teams will be determined by a local elimination and the final winners will win a trip to the 147th Imperial Session of Shriners International in Houston Tx They will represent Zor Shrine in the Cornhole Tournament Zor will furnish transportation and a two night 3 day stay and entry fee for the tournament Photo by Milt Helmer OmhOlt FOrsythe s C Wills Probate Corporations Personal Injury MANAWA 920 596 2060 LLC s Attorneys at Law Est 1939 Business Real Estate Power of Attorneys ATTORNEY DAVID L FORSYTHE IOLA 715 445 2511 Zor Cornhole Championship May 8 2021 during the Shriners Uncorked Event The winning team will win a trip to the 147th Imperial Session of Shriners International In Houston Tx They will represent Zor Shrine in the Cornhole Tournament Zor will furnish transportation and a two night 3 day stay and entry fee for the tournament As a reminder a team can be two Nobles or a Noble and Lady Location Foxhole Pub 1215 Angelo Rd Sparta WI Warm up starts at noon Tournament Starts at 1PM Entry fee 45 per team Contact Ron at rpmalcolm6546 gmail com or Mark at 608 343 1318 or jerdeem hotmail com to register Proceeds are for the benefit of Zor Shriners and payments are not deductible as a charitable donation APRIL 2021 MAY 2021 Zor Zephyr Magazine Page 21
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Havin Fun In 2021 at Wausau ZOR Shriners will gather on Saturday April 24th as HAVIN FUN IN 2021 at WAUSAU The Wausauken Shriners and their ladies are sponsoring the Wausau Potentate Party to Honor Ill Sir Mark Jerdee and Lady Sharon This year s party will be held at the Holiday Inn Suites 1000 Imperial Ave Rothschild same location as last year with the Honored Ladies Luncheon Quarterly Meeting and Cold Sands during the day Following the days activities we will have a sit down dinner with entertainment and our traditional raffle to follow following COVID 19 guidelines For those going to lunch on their own some local eating places near the Holiday Inn are Culver s Subway The Bar Denny s or Arby s All ladies are invited to the Honored Ladies Luncheon to honor our ZOR Shrine widows at 11 30 Please complete the attached coupon On Saturday morning at 9 30 Wausau Forest Lodge 130 is inviting all ZOR Shriners and ladies to tour the new Masonic Center and its history The coupons for the Honored Ladies Luncheon the Potentate dinner and details for the day are listed below A block of rooms are being held at the Holiday Inn Suites 1000 Imperial Ave Rothschild Rooms are 99 00 plus tax for a double queen or if you desire a King the cost would be 109 00 Please call the hotel to make your hotel reservations 715355 1111 To view the site go to www holidayinn Rothschild Holiday Inn Any questions contact Steve Peterson 715573 4059 The Nobles Ladies day s festivities are as follows 9 30 11 00 Social for the Honored Ladies Luncheon 11 30 Honored Ladies Luncheon 11 30 Nobles Lunch On your own see options in ZEPHYR 1 00 3 00 Nobles Cold Sands Quarterly Meeting 1 30 Ladies meet at the Holiday Inn go shopping downtown Wausau Rib Mountain see options in the ZEPHYR this is optional event 4 30 Social hour cash bar 5 30 Entertainment starts 5 45 Gather for dinner and introductions 6 00 Dinner followed by a program and entertainment This will be at The Bar at 10302 Market St Rothschild approx 2 blocks from the Holiday Inn with Social at 11 00 and lunch Leave Holiday Inn for Wausau s Forest Lodge New Masonic Center optional Address 3815 Fleet Drive Wausau 54401 Hospitality Room will be open after dinner Wausau Potentate Party 2021 Saturday April 24 Social 4 30 PM Dinner 5 45 PM Holiday Inn Hotel Suites 1000 Imperial Ave Rothschild WI 54474 Name ____________________________________________________________ Address __________________________________________________________ Phone ___________________________________________________________ Dinner Tickets _____ 27 00 Total ________________ Plated Dinner Choices _____ Walleye Lightly seasoned and pan fried _____ Apple Brandy Pork Loin Seasoned roasted sliced topped with an apple Brandy sauce _____ Herb Roasted Eye of Round and Tender medallions with a herb brown sauce Served with Garden Salad Dinner rolls Potatoes Green beans almondine Dessert and Coffee or Milk Call Steve 715 573 4059 to let him know of any special dietary needs so we may accommodate your request PLEASE MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO WAUSAUKEN SHRINERS RSVP by Friday April 16 2021 Page 24 Zor Zephyr Magazine www zorshriners com PLEASE MAIL COUPON TO Steve Peterson 1817 Roosevelt Street Wausau WI 54403
Honored Ladies Luncheon On Saturday April 24th ZOR s Potentate s Lady Sharon Jerdee and the ladies of the Wausaukan Shriners invite you to a Ladies luncheon in Wausau We will gather at The Bar 10302 Market Street Rothschild for Social Time at 11 00 and lunch will be served at 11 30 All ZOR Shrine ladies are invited to attend as we honor our ZOR Shrine widows and be entertained by Elvis Our luncheon will consist of a Cranberry Pecan Salad with grilled chicken dinner roll dessert and coffee or Iced Tea You are also invited to enjoy the day in Wausau and join us for the Potentate party in the evening If you have any dietary needs or need transportation please let us know Please complete the coupon and return by Friday April 16th to Steve Peterson 1817 Roosevelt Street Wausau WI 54403 Any questions please call Mary Ellen Peterson 715 573 4009 We look forward to seeing you in Wausau Honored Ladies Lunch 2021 All Ladies are invited Saturday April 24 Social 11 00 PM Lunch 11 30 AM The Bar 10302 Market Street Rothschild Name ____________________________________________________________ Address __________________________________________________________ Phone ___________________________________________________________ Lunch Tickets _____ 15 00 Total ________________ Cranberry Chicken Salad with candied Pecans with dinner roll dessert and Coffee or Iced Tea Please let us know of any dietary needs so we may accommodate your request PLEASE MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO WAUSAUKEN SHRINERS RSVP by Friday April 16 2021 Success follows this Assistant Rabban by Milt Helmer PLEASE MAIL COUPON TO Steve Peterson 1817 Roosevelt Street Wausau WI 54403 Al started his own commercial cleaning business in 1983 and has made it a very successful company that he still owns and operates to this day He and Penny have two daughters Jessica and Paige The couple have two grandchildren Xya and Fenyx and Al really enjoys spending time with them This year s Assistant Rabban is Alan Brueggen He grew up in Sparta Wisconsin the youngest of seven children After graduating from Sparta Senior High School he began his 34 year employment with the Federal Government working on Army lodging at Fort McCoy retiring in 2013 In 1981 Al married the girl next door Penny In 1994 Al joined the Masons at Valley Lodge 60 becoming worshipful Master in 1997 He also served as Area Administrator While being involved in numerous organizations through the years Al s passion was becoming a Shriner Al was enamored by those little parade cars the Midgets He confesses to wanting to join the Shrine just to drive those cute little cars in parades and still does so in up to 17 area parades every Summer Al loves the comradery of his fellow Shriners Official photo of Al and his lady Penny when he joined the Divan Al was asked to join the Divan by Past Potentate Bob Giesler in 2016 and he is enjoying his time on the Divan In 2012 Al and Continued on next page APRIL 2021 MAY 2021 Zor Zephyr Magazine Page 25
Continued from previous page Penny purchased the Foxhole Pub in Sparta They had tried to sell the going concern until Covid hit He says there may be increased interest from buyers this summer as regulations loosen up Al says his most memorable moment was marrying the girl next door Both he and Penny shared that they did not like each other in school but that sure did change His greatest success was in the janitorial business and in Military Army Lodging It was the time of the Cuban Refugee Crisis in 1980 Al took an army program on the hospitality industry from Penn State He traveled the country setting up barracks for soldiers and for Fort McCoy He retired in 2013 but misses it He won the Commander s award for Supervisor of the Year in 2002 and 2007 He competed with other units around the world A NEW LOOK THE SAME COMMITMENT TO DELIVERING Measurable Results Pete Gunderson Matt Gunderson DISCOVER THE SVA DIFFERENCE SVAaccountants com Milt Helmer N6356 740th St Beldenville WI 54003 715 821 5002 miltonhelmer gmail com www milthelmer Join Us BE A SHRINER Bobbi Gudis made and donated 36 blankets to the Shriners Children s Clinic in Woodbury Dora Johnston Zor Driver and a member of the Mehara Shrine Club is pictured with one as she delivers the to the Shriners Health Clinic 620 Deere Drive New Richmond WI 54017 PHONE 715 246 2261 TOLL FREE 888 674 6455 FAX 715 246 7393 www johnsonmotorsales com Truck Service Inc Est 1927 431 Perry Street Union Center WI 53962 H MARK HEDING President These are 51 blankets donated by Roberta Gudis in memory of her husband Don Pictured is president Noble Randy Johnston Merhara Shrine Club and with him is Roberta Page 26 Zor Zephyr Magazine www zorshriners com 608 462 8441 www drive4heding com Membership in the Zor Shrine means taking a break from work and the same old routine to mix with Brothers who know how to have a good time Sure you provide top notch healthcare to children worldwide but you also have fun in the process of doing good Thanks to the Zor Imagineers Zor Shriners are always looking at better ways to communicate and enjoy good fellowship If you are looking for a way to relax and unwind join the Zor Shrine Joining is easy go on line at beashrinernow com If interested contact Mike Kastens membership chair at zormembership gmail com or call 715 497 7527 JOIN US NOW
2021 VALENTINE S DINNER When the COVID 19 pandemic hit the community of New Richmond in 2020 nobody thought it would linger on into 2021 So Mike and Michelle Klintworth owners of the Next Door Caf came up with an idea to get the members of the community out and about along with helping Shriners Health Care for Children The idea was a simple one have a Valentine s Day Dinner with a portion of the proceeds being donated to the Shriners Health Care for Children There was a lot of work to get done along with some obstacles to overcome deciding the menu getting the needed items to make the evening a special event designing the flyers along with getting the information out to the public Members of the St Croix Valley Shrine Club Mike Kastens and Roger Keller worked with the Klintworth s in obtaining the licensing needed to hold the event On Sunday February 14 2021 the Klintworth s along with staff members turned the inside from a caf into a beautiful sit down restaurant There were white linen tablecloths red linen napkins and a red candle lit at each table The doors opened at 5 00 pm and guests were greeted by Server Tayler Larson and Michelle Klintworth from left to right Michelle Klintworth co owner of the Next Door Cafe Tayler Larson server The guests enjoyed a choice of a steak dinner with garlic mashed potatoes green beans choice of soup or a salad The second option was chicken parmesan with spaghetti choice of soup or a salad The dessert choices were hard to choose from as the guests could have either chocolate cake with chocolate gnash frosting with fresh raspberries or a berry tiramisu The following members of Zor Shrine were present Illustrious Sir Mark Jerdee and his Lady Sharon Chief Rabban Rod LaBlanc and his Lady Mary High Priest and Prophet Roger Keller and his Lady Tammy Captain of the Guard Mike Kastens and his Lady Susan Chief of Staff Bruce Fransway and his Lady Loretta Past Potentate Barry Ausen and his Lady Becky Past Potentate Larry Riemenschneider and his Lady Julie Other guests included Ken and Pamela Grover Jim and Sandi Thompson Randy and Sarah Zezza The night was filled with fun laughter and fellowship Nobles Mike Kastens and Roger Keller presented a long stem rose and candy to all the ladies attending Roses were also presented to both Michelle Klintworth and Tayler Larson for their outstanding service to our group Approximately 92 people were served for this event Mike and Michelle were pleased with the outcome and thanked the Nobles who were able to attend They are planning on having this event again next year No Job Too Big or Too Small 800 972 9546 from left to right Mike Kastens St Croix Valley Shrine Club Mike Klintworth co owner of the Next Door Cafe Roger Keller St Croix Valley Shrine Club Daughters of the Nile Antioch Temple No 113 Antioch has been meeting monthly via Zoom By this means we have been able to conduct business In anticipation of the sale of the Zor Center Antioch has conducted a survey of the membership Then we held a vote to move to the Doric Masonic Center on the East side of Madison Stay tuned for further session dates and time and place dependent on Government rules about meeting sizes If you are interested in joining Antioch please contact one of our members or Barb Englund P Q Membership chair 608 201 5554 or barbkente charter net ROBERTS RIVER FALLS APRIL 2021 MAY 2021 Zor Zephyr Magazine Page 27
At the Lakeland Shrine Club meeting held on February 18th Club President Dave Dewey presented Dave Stolen with his 50 year member certificate At the Lakeland Shrine Club meeting held on February 18th Past Potentates Bob Gorsuch and Roger Nitzsche showed up wearing the same sweater Talk about an awkward moment WE RE HERE for all your printing needs PROMOTIONAL ITEMS Pens Koozies Bags Key Chains Cups Mugs Raffle Tickets CUSTOM APPAREL T Shirts Hats Contact Sweatshirts day us to WE ALSO DO Business Cards Banners Signs Flyers Envelopes Brochures Raffle Tickets Coupon Books Local National Direct Mail and much more Smith union ily re June 3 2020 fam k WI Grand Par CONSIDER ADVERTISING 800 533 1635 www HelmerPrinting com Page 28 Zor Zephyr Magazine www zorshriners com Shriners If you own a business your company should consider advertising in the Zor Zephyr It reaches all Zor Shriners in the state and we can give you very attractive rates If interested please contact Milt Helmer at 715 821 5002 or email at miltonhelmer gmail com
Did you hear about the first restaurant to open on the moon It had great food but no atmosphere Q What do dentists call their x rays A Tooth pics Did you hear about the two peanuts walking in the alley late last night on the lighter side One was a salted Why did the bee get married Zor Members Last Name Word List First Name Member Since DENNIS MARINELLI 1984 WILLIAM NEWTON 1984 STANLEY NORRIS 1984 DARWIN ORMSON 1984 KERSTEN ROCKSVOLD 1984 E DON FENNIE 1984 MICHAEL GOODMAN 1984 RICHARD SAMPSON 1984 MICHAEL SAWYER 1984 ROY SCHMIDT 1984 KENT ENGLUND 1984 JOSEPH HARKER PGM 1984 ROBERT KASCHEL 1984 PP 2002 RICHARD KING 1984 CHARLES PORTER JR 1984 JOHN THORSTAD 1984 PP 2004 GERALD THURS 1984 JON GRINDE 1984 ROBERT RUSH 1983 DONALD PREISLER 1978 THOMAS BOE 1985 ALLEN HEINKEL 1985 BART HOEKSTRA 1985 VERNON JELLE 1985 WILLIAM RASMUSSEN 1985 Use Zapper App to see the answers to this puzzle Because he found his honey ZOR IMAGINEERS Created with TheTeachersCorner net Word Search Maker APRIL 2021 MAY 2021 Zor Zephyr Magazine Page 29
MEMBERSHIP MUSINGS Greetings Nobles and Ladies Supper Club Open 7 Days A Week Serving Nightly at 4pm Sunday Mornings 8 30am 1pm Banquet Facilities for Parties and Special Events 6010 Hwy 51 McFarland 608 838 5888 Rex s Innkeeper Restaurant Bar and Banquet Facility Open Every Night Lunch Mon Fri 11am 2pm 608 849 5011 301 N Century Ave Waunakee WI www rexsinnkeeper com Steal Seafood Friday Fish Fry Nightly Specials Carry Out Available Reservations Appreciated Live Entertainment Friday Saturday Private Rooms Available is to pay the amount in four payments Third option is to pay the amount over the entire year Fourth option is to pay the amount in two payments These options use either your checking account savings account or credit card to make the payments Well I think we have finally turned the corner on Winter with the nice weather that we have experienced in the first of March I know there is always a possibility of a snowstorm in April but at least the snow will not last long I also have seen that we have several Nobles who have been a Shriner for several years if not Mike Kastens many decades I want to thank New Richmond you for your continued years as a member of ZOR Shrine These individuals show just how important the Shrine is to be making Now that Spring is here I hope that we will one s life better along with helping kids through be able to start having some gatherings where out the many years of being a Shriner we can promote our great fraternity to those Here are the names of a few Nobles and their brothers who may have an interest in becoming a years of being a Shriner Noble We need to really look for those brothers who would make a great Shriner as if we do not Robert H Lauck 77 years H G Wells 72 our fraternity will cease to exist as we know it years Raymond A Larson Jr 69 years Robert today Since the first of the year we have lost L Witt 68 years Anton S Arneson Jr 67 years a few Nobles to the black camel and we have Thomas C Pearson 65 years gained three new Nobles So we are staying just It is truly amazing as I look at the longevity above our total membership for 2021 these Nobles have in our great fraternity I am I hope that everyone had a great St Patrick s Day and got your fill of corned beef and cabbage St Patrick s Day in Wisconsin is where everyone wants to be Irish to enjoy the day I also know several Nobles have not paid their 2021 dues if you have not paid your dues please do so as soon as possible The last thing you need is to be rushing to pay your dues at the end of the year to avoid being suspended for nonpayment As I have wrote before we do have the auto payment system available to you to assist with paying your dues This system is very easy to use with it starting by contacting Pat or Amy in the office at telephone number 608833 6343 and they will help you with getting setup in the program You have some choices as to how you want to pay One option is to pay the entire amount due at one time Second option sure they have some great stories to tell about their membership in the fraternity as well In closing I wish each and everyone of you great health Remember everyday is a great day to be a Shriner Fraternally yours Mike Kastens 2021 Membership Chair Comstock Tire 2413 S Park St Madison WI 53713 Wells Fargo Advisors is a trade name used by Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC Member SIPC a registered broker dealer and non bank affiliate of Wells Fargo Company 2011 2013 2016 Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC All rights reserved Page 30 Zor Zephyr Magazine www zorshriners com 608 257 1004 74127 v4 A1695 715 643 4211 Steve Schumacher CFP Managing Director Branch Manager Direct 608 758 5330 steve schumacher wellsfargoadvisors com 0718 01772 Your One Stop Shop for Tires Auto Service www comstocktire com
A WORD FROM YOUR CHIEF OF STAFF Greetings Nobles Ladies Hopefully everyone had a Great Valentine s Day and were able to spend it with the one they Love The Valentine s parties at the Belvedere Supper Club in Marshfield and also at the NextDoor Caf in New Richmond were Great and everyone enjoyed fun fellowship in 2021 Know that things are starting Bruce to warm up It s great to be getting Fransway outside to take in some of that CHIEF OF STAFF sunshine It s also nice to see some bruce franzwas com parades starting to be scheduled for the summer for many clubs Units I hope everyone had a great St Patrick s Day Having time for some corn beef Cabbage as well a couple of green beers Also start Marking your Calendars for many of the upcoming events for this summer that are listed at the Zor website calendar April Events Saturday April 17th Shriners Masons and Friends get together at Tomah Lodge Saturday April 24th Wausau Potentates Party and Quarterly Meeting Sportsman s raffle tickets handed out May events Everyone mark your calendars August 11 14th Midwest Shrine Association in Sioux city IA Check Zor website for more details Thank you Bruce Fransway Zor Chief of Staff We are also trying a New fundraiser this year for Zor in case you missed it in the Zephyr Its working at Country Fest Rock Fest in Cadott Wisconsin check back in Zephyr for article about volunteering many times open as well as jobs in which many hands make light work And all the details in this Zephyr Divan enjoys St Pat s party at St Croix Valley Shrine Club Members of the Zor Shrine Divan made a stop at the St Croix Valley Shrine Club at their St Patrick s Corned Beef and Cabbage dinner on Saturday March 13 at the New Richmond American Legion The Divan members making the trip are LR Bruce Fransway Chief of Staff Mike Kastens Capt of the Outer Guard Al Brueggen Assistant Rabban Mark Jerdee Potentate Rodney LaBlanc Chief Rabban Al Coenen Marshal and Roger Keller High Priest and Prophet HOSPITAL DADS DRIVER Dora Johnston Bob Calverley Scott Brainard Dick Jarvis Monte Steiber Monte Steiber Monte Steiber Steve Peterson John Torpy John Torpy Dora Johnston Ed Newcomb Dora Johnston Dora Johnston Wally Trouten Allen Coenen Allen Coenen Allen Coenen Dora Johnston Dora Johnston Rod LaBlanc John Torpy John Torpy Dora Johnston Scott Brainard Allen Coenen Dora Johnston Dora Johnston Bob Calverley Bob Calverley Chris Peters RIDER Sandy Calverley Bud Smith Kevin Sorenson Ken Meyer Ken Meyer Ken Meyer Mary Ellen Peterson Dale Anderson Nadine Schuh Dora Johnston Nadine Schuh Deb Longfield John Shaeffer Jim DeVoe Jim DeVoe Jim DeVoe Nadine Schuh Deb Longfield Jacob LaBlanc Joe Thompson Dale Anderson Randy Johnston Richard Dennis Jim DeVoe Deb Longfield Deb Longfield Sandy Calverley Sandy Calverley Linda Peters Photo by Milt Helmer APRIL 2021 MAY 2021 Zor Zephyr Magazine Page 31
MOVING Periodicals Postage Paid Beldenville WI COMPLETE THIS SECTION AND RETURN IT WITH THE CURRENT MAIL LABEL BELOW TO THE ZOR TEMPLE RECORDER 575 ZOR SHRINE PL MADISON WI 53719 MSA Summer Session Sioux City IA August 11th 14th Nobles and Ladies The Midwest Shrine Association 2021 summer session will be held at Sioux City IA on August 11th 14th Mehara Shrine Club honored Potentate Steve Peterson and Lady Mary Ellen Packets with maps schedules will be handed out when you arrive MSA Parades are as follows 1 Thursday August 12th 2021 Evening Parade 6 00 P M Moville IA 15 miles East of Sioux City IA on Hwy 20 2 Saturday August 14th 9 30 A M South Sioux City IA All Nobles from Zor Clubs units who participate in both parades and or competition will receive milage of 10 cents a mile and 25 per day of the Hotel room rate paid by Zor with the proper paperwork filled out So if your club or Unit is going please contact Bruce franzwas com along with a list of the Nobles names and number of rooms needed Rooms are running from 119 00 139 00 Everyone from Zor Temple will be in the same hotel Also please keep checking the web site https www msa2021 com regrisration and http www abubekr com for up to date information from Abu Bekr Shriners You can also go to https zorshriners com msa 2024 and select Abu Bekr from the list Thank you Bruce Fransway Zor Chief of Staff Our Vidalia onion grower Shad Dasher and Richard Winter in the Vidalia onion field in mid March 2011 Taken in Glennville Georgia The onions are looking good