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Mark Jerdee Wilton WI jerdeem hotmail com A MESSAGE FROM YOUR ZOR POTENTATE My Noble Brothers I would normally write a message about all the fun things that I ve had the privilege to attend as your Potentate But this time I m going to relate a problem that faces your Divan every year That is the problem of Nobles with delinquent dues As of my writing this there are 120 Nobles that haven t paid their 2021 dues This totals 10 135 of debt the temple is carrying Dues are still 85 00 a year which is only a little more than 23 cents a day A pretty good bargain to be a member of the world s greatest philanthropy The dues for 2021 were to be paid prior to January 1 to keep you in good standing as a Shriner If you are behind in your dues you can t be an A NEW LOOK officer in a club participate as a Shriner in parades THE SAME and attend other Shrine COMMITMENT functions TO DELIVERING Measurable Results DISCOVER THE SVA DIFFERENCE SVAaccountants com 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 608 833 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 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 We love all our Nobles and want to see everyone having fun everywhere All that being said let s have Fun in 21 IN MEMORIAM We dislike having to call our Brothers to ask about dues but if your having problems lets us know and we ll try and help you out We do have the autopayment system available to Mark Jerdee Potentate W Atlee Wilson 03 21 21 Monona WI John K Fabricius 12 02 20 Hudson WI Leon Grant Loy 01 06 21 Stitzer WI Donald Koeshall 01 19 21 Crystal Lake IL Eugene C Danielson 04 25 21 La Crosse WI Melvin L Sandquist 01 31 21 Wausau WI ZEPHYR REMINDER Aug Sept 2021 Dec Jan 21 22 Be sure to email your stories by Wednesday July 10th Include information for the months of August and September 2021 Oct Nov 2021 Feb March 2022 VOL LXXIII NO 03 JUNE JULY 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 July 10th Deadline Sept 10th Deadline Nov 10th Deadline Jan 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 1st Lady Sharon s Project page 6 Zor Road Runners Launch A New Season page 8 Tin Lizzies Parade Schedule page 9 Uncorked Again page 10 Active St Croix Valley Shrine Club Sets Aggressive Agenda page 11 Heading to Houston in July page 12 MSA 2021 Sioux City IA page 13 Wausauken Shriners Potentates Party pages 14 15 Hayward Musky Shrine Club page 16 SCV Shrine Club receives report on the Shriners Children s Board of Governors page 17 Madison Clown s Steak Fry page 17 Summer Ceremonial page 19 Clowning A New Potentate page 22 Shriners deliver orchids to honored ladies page 24 Mehara Shrine Club page 26 Pine River Shrine Club page 27 2021 ZOR ELECTED OFFICERS Potentate Mark Jerdee and Lady Sharon PAGE 15 Wilton WI jerdeem hotmail com Chief Rabban Rodney LaBlanc and Lady Mary Montello WI rmlablanc85 gmail com Assistant Rabban FEATURES PAGE 8 A Word from your Chief of Staff page 27 Calendar Raffle Winners page 6 Calendar of Events page 7 Donations page 7 Friends of the Zor Zephyr page 7 Hospital Dads page 27 In Memoriam page 2 Membership Musings page 23 On the Lighter Side page 25 Potentate s Message page 2 Remember When Decade Memories back page Zor Communications page 4 Al Brueggen and Lady Penny Sparta WI brueggenal gmail com High Priest Prophet Roger Keller and Lady Tammy New Richmond WI rogerkeller2012 gmail com PAGE 11 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 JUNE JULY 2021 Zor Zephyr Magazine Page 3
ZOR COMMUNICATIONS Greetings All Body The word gets out to everyone which could turn an OK event to a Great one Summer is almost here and the parade schedules are starting to fill up I am so happy to see that Zor is getting back to normal and the activities are back on Not only do we want to help you spread the word but after the event send us a story and pictures to share with everyone so that maybe the next years event will be even bigger We need to be there for each other and Get back to the Fun in 21 In the past two months Linda and I have had the opportunity to be at several of the Chris Peters Clubs and Units get togethers and have MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS CHAIRMAN had a very enjoyable time We started ZOR IMAGINEER S PRESIDENT out at the Wausauken Shriners Annual zorcommunication2019 gmail com Potentates Party which is nothing less than a great time and the party to be at Over 80 Nobles Lady s and guest were present and we even brought in three new Shriners We were also present at the Masons Shriners Family and Friends party in Tomah and enjoyed the first Duck Race The Spring Ceremonial was a one of a kind ceremonial outdoors setting with a Hillbilly theme glad we didn t miss it I am sure by now you are asking yourself whats the point of the stories Well let me tell you More and more Clubs and Units are having events coming up and the rest of the membership just might like to know and maybe even join in all the Fun with you Remember the Goal of the year is Zor Fun In 21 The Zephyr is the one means of communications that goes out to every Member Widow Candidate and Appendant Remember submitting an article for the Zephyr is as easy as zorsubmit gmail com See you next edition Chris Peters Chairman Zor Marketing and Communications S V V Y P U N 33 2L PU VY LU ZV U 5 6 17 200 5 3LQH 6W _ 0DUDWKRQ 0DUDWKRQ ORRULQJ QHW After the Valley 60 steak fry many of the attendee s took a tour of the House of Shadows a haunted house in Sparta raising money for the Boys and Girls Clubs As the pictures are the proof looks like they all had a good time The look before they went in Page 4 Zor Zephyr Magazine www zorshriners com A couple of the friends they found inside
A Message from Imperial Potentate Imperial Sir Jim Smith and First Lady Alice regarding their Danube River Cruise departing October 8 2021 Dear Fellow Nobles Family Friends and Supporters of Shriners International worldwide We still have limited availability on Royal Deck and Sapphire Deck but why not take advantage of this SPECIAL OFFER Deluxe Staterooms Indigo Deck aboard the Avalon Danube River Cruise departing October 8 2021 SAVE 500 per person or 1 000 per couple Why not give yourself a positive boost with something exciting to look forward to by joining First Lady Alice and I on this amazing adventure For more information on this exciting event please contact the Tour Organizers Tour Escorts listed below We look forward to our trip immensely and hope to see you onboard Yours in the faith James R Jim Smith Imperial Potentate Shriners International Visit ABS Travel Group Inc at https www abstravelgroup com imperial2021 html for all the details To book a trip or if you have additional questions call 1 888 788 6777 JUNE JULY 2021 Zor Zephyr Magazine Page 5
1st Lady Sharon s Project The duck sales is still going great Thank you Noble Mark Hazelbaker for the 450 00 donation which will allow 10 children to attend Camp Slash this year We had the opportunity on April 17th to enjoy our first Duck Race Congratulations to Brian Dunham the winner of the race Off to the Duck Races Calendar Raffle Winners APRIL 2021 WINNERS 20 00 Dennis Wiese Amery 20 00 Dan Jessie Black River Falls 100 00 Renee Kendall La Crosse 20 00 Diane Gode Rock Springs 20 00 Bruce Baker Tomah 20 00 Jonathon Kuhns Pardeeville 20 00 Michael Gentz Waunakee 20 00 James Hines Ellsworth 20 00 Paul Larson Johnson Creek 100 00 Pam Olejuik Oshkosh 20 00 Bob Gorsuch Fitchburg 20 00 Bob Gorsuch Fitchburg 20 00 Alex Flanum New Richmond 20 00 Jordy Boehnlien Rice Lake 20 00 Aaron Opper Wausau 20 00 Jasper Strandberg Alma Center 100 00 Charlotte Thompson Black River Falls 20 00 Arvid Olson Black River Falls 20 00 Linda Douglass Madison 20 00 Laurie Beahm Dalton 20 00 Herb Beahm Dalton 20 00 Kaye Griepentrog Waterloo 20 00 Emma McCoy Tomah 100 00 Abbie Urbanek Bangor 20 00 Brett Leanna Redganite 20 00 Charlie Brantner Mondovi 20 00 Dave Kovalik White Bear Lake MN 20 00 Kaye Griepentrog Waterloo 20 00 Cate Mattakat East Bethel MN 150 00 Lisa Wayne Durand Page 6 Zor Zephyr Magazine www zorshriners com MAY 2021 WINNERS 100 00 Tobben Flanum Anchorage AK 20 00 Kevin Klinger Wautoma 20 00 Larissa Walther Mondovi 20 00 Stephen Schmidt Onalaska 20 00 Tom Retzlaff Wausau 20 00 Donald Noble Union Grove 20 00 Ray Johnston Mondovi 100 00 Renee Kendall La Crosse 20 00 Connie Moran Platteville 20 00 Wayne Eckert Dubuque IA 20 00 Shawn P Noble Union Grove 20 00 Pamela Grover New Richmond 20 00 Candy Bradley Edgerton 20 00 Doris Esch Winneconne 100 00 Fran Jensen Cottage Grove 20 00 John Lapcewich Cumberland 20 00 Julie Swenson River Falls 20 00 Larry Drangstveit Eleva 20 00 Nellie LaBlanc Poynette 20 00 James Hines Ellsworth 20 00 Madysen Meyer Black River Falls 100 00 Bill Kayser Janesville 20 00 Jill Hanson Albany 20 00 Steven Davis Richland Center 20 00 Janet Kopinski Mondovi 20 00 Jill Poeschel Mondovi 20 00 Joe Fox Madison 20 00 Danielle Hallmark Janesville 100 00 Judy Swanson Amery 20 00 Shawn Johnson Black River Falls 200 00 Vladimir Martha Bydzovsky Star Prairie
DONATIONS ZOR SHRINE CALENDAR OF EVENTS Thursday Shriners Hospitals for Children Chicago SHC Chicago In Memory of Jeanne Silverberg Dennis Pauli Beja Circus Chairman Atlee Wilson Mary Millard Wilbur Davis Ethyle Harvey Deborrah Sharpee In Honor of Jesus June 24th Sunday Thursday Donor John Debra Thorstad Zor Clowns John Debra Thorstad Albert Anne Becker Larry Julie Riemenschneider Carol Davis Duane Harvey Thomas Sharon Hildebrandt July 4th 8th Saturday July 10th Tuesday July 13th July 18th Donor Tom Julie White Tammy Wayne Franson Steven Lasure Dennis Schultz Maritn Mary Callaway Donations The Next Door Caf Dave Giese Mike Joe Hesslink Trailer Wrap Fundraiser Zor Funsters Snowmobile Ride Indian Head Shrine Club Wednesday July 28 th Saturday July 31st DIVAN MEETING Zor Shrine Center 575 Zor Shrine Pl Madison WI 1 00 PM 3 00 PM LACROSSE SHRINE CLUB JANSKY S POTENTATES PICNIC Jansky s Eagles Nest on top of the Bluff Apple Blossom Drive Cty Rd 1 La Crescent MN 3 00 PM 9 00 PM KWAHAMOT SKI CLUB WATER SKI SHOW Zor General Fund 100 Deer Park Rd Tomahawk WI 5 00 PM 9 30 PM In Memory of Donor Steven F Emerson Lee Ann Emerson Sunday Aug 1st Wednesday Saturday ST CROIX VALLEY SHRINE CLUB PICNIC Freedom Park 200 Monroe St Prescott WI 4 00 PM 7 00 PM Aug 11th 14th Monday DONORS Al Anne Becker Allen Heinkel MINI CARS PICNIC 855 Washington Rd Edgerton WI 11 30 AM 5 00 PM SAHARA SC BRAT CORN FEED Donation Donor Snowmobile Fundraiser Indian Head Shrine Club FRIENDS OF THE ZOR ZEPHYR PINE RIVER VALLEY SC PICNIC Boaz Community Center 17010 State Hwy 171 Boaz WI VFW Post 1879 N2074 Vets Ln Fort Atkinson WI 6 00 PM 8 00 PM Hospital Transportation Donations Shriners Uncorked Mecca SC North La Crosse Masonic Lodge Budget Donation Darrell Schultz Gary Durgin Jerry Wilkens Larry Annell Nelson Robert Keene Gary Cuskey ZEPHYR DEADLINE Zor Shrine Center 575 Zor Shrine Pl Madison WI 5 00 pm 8 00 pm Fry Social will start at 5 00 pm Free Will Offering Dinner at 6 00 pm Cost 10 00 per person Sunday In Memory of Phillis Fall Sam Retallick Virgil Thoner Eugene Danielson IMPERIAL SESSION Houston TX MADISON CLOWN S STEAK FRY SOCIAL Chester Gabris Donations RA Preston Josephine Lindberg 2 SHC Twin Cities DIVAN MEETING Location TBD 1 00 PM 3 00 PM Aug 16th MSA SIOUX CITY IA Abu Bekr Shriners 820 Nebraska St Sioux City IA HEART OF WISCONSIN S C POTENTATES STEAK FRY Lions Club Park 1651 Church St Arkdale WI about 5 miles west of Hwy 13 5 00 PM Social 6 00 PM Dinner JUNE JULY 2021 Zor Zephyr Magazine Page 7
Zor Roadrunners launch a new season Meeting features Cold Sands ceremony by Milt Helmer The active Zor Roadrunners are looking for a strong parade season regardless of concerns over the pandemic The famous parade unit s first meeting of the season was held on Monday April 19th at the New Richmond American Legion In keeping with the rules Mike Kastens signed the members in attendance and checked their insurance so they were cleared to drive this year Treasurer Jack Thomas collected the dues necessary for the drivers to participate The meeting was chaired by Roadrunners Captain Randy Pfab who urged all members to participate this coming year Many towns are holding off a commitment to hold parades due to concerns over the pandemic but two towns have already made a decision to hold theirs Baldwin is set for June 12 while Woodville is scheduled for May 15th St Croix Valley Shrine Club is in the process of pre sales of the sweet onions If you have not signed up for your onions do so right away The process of deciding the new location of the Zor Shrine Temple is now underway It was decided that the Wisconsin Masonic Temple will not be considered and that another location more centrally located in the state is being considered A survey of membership with key questions for the nobility have been sent out The response of which will be used to aid in the final decision The UW River Falls Homecoming is set for October 2nd The Shrine Club plans for their usual high visibility celebration and parade Watch the papers for details There is more involved with this famous parade unit than just hopping on a cart and driving The unit s routines are choreographed for hours before they are parade ready This plus many hours of planning and practice makes their performances smooth and polished Their first practice is scheduled for Monday April 26 at 6 pm at the New Richmond American Legion Those who have not signed up to drive are asked to do so that evening before practice They also need to show proof of insurance so they are covered by Zor insurance At the conclusion of the meeting current Zor Potentate Mark Jerdee led other members of the Divan in the Cold Sands ceremony to welcome Austin Mahanke of River Falls as the newest Noble of the Mystic Shrine He was assisted by Zor Divan Marshal Al Coenen of Tomah and High Priest and Profit Roger Keller of New Richmond Past Potentate Barry Ausen gave a report on this year s Vidalia onions He said If all goes as planned the onions should be here by late in the afternoon of April 30th Nobles of the Members of the Zor Divan attended the Roadrunners meeting and participated in a Cold Sands ceremony Pictured left to right are Austen Mahanke newest Noble Lance Van Dam PP Larry Riemenschneider Current Potentate Mark Jerdee Al Coenen Zor Marshal Ty Byhr Barry Ausen PP and Roger Keller High Priest and Profit Page 8 Zor Zephyr Magazine www zorshriners com Members of the Zor Roadrunners are shown after their spring planning meeting Left to right is Captain Randy Pfab Ty Byhr Lance Van Dam Club president Ed Swenson and club secretary Larry Wiegent Nobles following the Cold Sands ceremony are left to right Al Coenen Zor Marshal Mark Jerdee Potentate newest noble Austin Mahanke Jim Wolfe of the Roadrunners and Roger Keller High Priest and Profit
The Cold Sands in progress Potentate leads the nobility in the cold sands ceremony Left to right is Potentate Mark Jerdee Marshal Al Coenen Austin Mahanke and High Priest and Profit Roger Keller No Job Too Big or Too Small 800 972 9546 ROBERTS RIVER FALLS Tin Lizzies Parade Schedule Bus always leaves from the Mehara shrine club in Eau Claire Wisconsin Date Place Time Bus Leaves Parade Starts Monday May 31st Eau Clare Line up time 8 30 am Sunday June 6th Eleva 12 noon 1 30 pm Saturday June 12th Altoona 11 30 am 1 00 pm Sunday June 20th Edgar 10 00 am 1 00 pm Sunday July 4th Augusta 12 00 pm 1 30 pm Sunday July 25th New Auburn 11 00 am 1 00 pm Sunday September 5th Kendall T B D 12 00pm Sunday September 26th Warrens T B D 1 00pm JUNE JULY 2021 Zor Zephyr Magazine Page 9
UNCORKED AGAIN Sparta area Shriners popped their tops again on Saturday May 8 at the Foxhole Pub in Sparta Over 60 guests sampled beer wine seltzers spirits cheese crackers and more for 3 hours as a fundraiser for Zor Illustrious Sir Mark Jerdee and Lady Sharon along with their Divan helped pour and run the event While this was going on the local Zor Cornhole tournament was happening Congrats to our winners Nobles Rodney and Jacob LeBlanc In addition to the sampling lots of goodies went out the door from the silent auction raffle tickets and entrance raffle ticket The event raised almost 4 000 This event doubled the attendance and amount raised over last year s event Another Shriners Uncorked will be held at the Foxhole on Saturday September 18 Mark your calendars Watch the Zephyr for more details Lady Loretta not part of the Pickle Squad Lady Loretta Fransway and Lady Becky Ausen practicing their Bean Bag tosses for the tournament 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 Page 10 Zor Zephyr Magazine www zorshriners com Noble Todd Wolert Ill Sir Mark Jerdee and Noble Al Brueggen picking the raffle winners
It s Mallards Baseball Time Join the Directors Staff for their annual Mallards game Game date July 24th Cost 33 00 Game time 6 35 pm RSVP July 8 2021 Gates open 5 35 pm Price includes game ticket food and drinks to 7th inning Brats burgers chicken plus soft drinks armband for 3 beers We have 50 seats available so send in your reservation before the tickets are gone Please include your email address in your RSVP as ticket vouchers will be sent electronically to you from the Mallards office RSVP to Chuck Porter check payable to Directors Staff at 813 Gannon Ave Madison WI 53704 ZOR CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT WINNERS The Zor Cornhole Tournament was held at the Shriners Uncorked Event the was held at the Foxhole Pub in Sparta WI The event was well attended and there were several teams working hard in the double elimination tournament Congratulations Rodney and Jacob LaBlanc on emerging as the Zor Shriners Cornhole Champions Zor will be well represented at the Imperial Session Cornhole Championship that will be held in Houston Good luck to you both ACTIVE ST CROIX VALLEY SHRINE CLUB SETS AGGRESSIVE AGENDA By Milt Helmer Members of the St Croix Valley Shrine Club board of directors met on Monday April 5th to lay out plans for the coming year President Ed Swenson of River Falls chaired the meeting Along with the usual business meeting duties the group outlined a very aggressive set of plans Among those plans were special appreciation of Shrine Honored ladies The Nobles will make arrangements for specially grown potted plants to be delivered to the ladies This was done before and proved to be well received Stag night the club s annual election of officers will be held at the River s Edge in Somerset on September 15th Recent fundraising proceeds from the club s Valentine and St Patrick s Day party will go to fund child seats for the Shriner s Healthcare van based Eau Claire In the report on Onion Sales Dan Green stepped up to assist Jerry Hauschildt with onions in Baldwin while Rick Swan volunteered to assist Jim Hines in Ellsworth and Prescott That ever popular Zor Roadrunners under the command of Randy Phab will make appearances again in area parades Among the towns scheduled so far are Baldwin Woodville and New Richmond Clayton is pending and Chetek is being reviewed because the date poses possible conflicts with available drivers There will be a Road Runners meeting and practice on April 19th at the New Richmond Legion Drivers are reminded to bring their drivers license and insurance information as Mike Kastens will get everyone registered on site Rain date will be April 26 It was reported that the annual little East West Shrine game will again be held with the potentates dinner on Oct 1st and the oasis October 2nd prior to the game at the American Legion Club on North Main in River Falls The dinner with the team is under review in light of the Covid restrictions Rodney and Jacob LaBlanc Divan member Roger Keller urged all Nobles to submit the opinion survey published in the Zor Zephyr to offer guidance to Zor Shrine on the possible relocation of the Temple JUNE JULY 2021 Zor Zephyr Magazine Page 11
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 12 Zor Zephyr Magazine www zorshriners com
The Midwest Shrine Association 2021 summer session will be held at Sioux City IA on August 11th 14th 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 JUNE JULY 2021 Zor Zephyr Magazine Page 13
Noble Rick Rausch with his top line signer Ill Sir Steve Peterson PP From left to right Noble s Bruce Fransway Zor Chief of Staff Ron Malcolm Zor s Outer Guard Mark Hink Ill Sir Mark Jerdee Potentate Noble s Keith Foulk Dan Gunderson and Brian Dunham Zor s Oriental Guide Wausauken Shriners POTENTATES PARTY Wausauken Shriners do it again hosting their annual Potentate Party Over 80 Nobles Ladies and guest were present to partake in the festivities and fun was had by all A special thanks goes out to Ill Sir Steve Peterson PP and his Lady Mary Ellen for again overseeing the event to ensure that it maintains the high standards that has been set over the many years making this an event to attend Congratulations to all involved for a wonderful time The morning started with a short drive and tour of the new Wausau s Forest Masonic Lodge building for all that was interested After Lunch the Nobles were busy with a quarterly meeting and Cold Sands where 3 new Nobles were brought into Zor The Wausauken Shriners also used that time to present to Ill Sir Barry Ausen PP his Chiefs Headdress and Indian Name Chief Vidalia While the Nobles were in their meetings the Ladies enjoyed a luncheon at The Bar complete with entertainment from Noble Nathan Randall an Elvis tribute artist Ill Sir Barry Ausen PP receiving his Chief s Headdress The banquet as always was a wonderful meal wise words from our Potentate Ill Sir Mark Jerdee exchange of gifts and of course the raffle which had many items to choose from Throughout the evening we enjoyed the live entertainment provided by Max Koepke a young Senior in High School getting ready to graduate and go on to College Best wishes Max To finish the day in the true Zor Fun In 21 fashion the hospitality room was open for everyone to get reacquainted and even some practice for the Zor Cornhole tournament A good time was had by all that attended Can t wait for next year to get here so we can do it all over again Page 14 Zor Zephyr Magazine www zorshriners com Noble Mike Kastens Membership Chairman Noble s Rick Rausch Mark Hink and Keith Foulk
Past Potentates in their Chief Headdresses L to R Illustrious Sir s John Thorstad 2004 Joe Thompson 2010 Steve Peterson 2011 Larry Riemenschneider 2012 Bob Gorsuch 2013 Larry Hanson 2014 Montie Steiber 2015 Chuck Miller 2017 Gary Cuskey 2018 Wally Trouton 2019 and Barry Ausen 2020 1st Lady Sharon and Ill Sir Nark Jerdee displaying the cake that was presented to them Zor presentation of Shriner International s Burn Prevention Materials to South Area Fire District s Public Information Officer Christy Chula Barry Ausen Steve Livernash and Larry Hanson getting in some much needed practice before the Cornhole Tournament Enjoying the Banquet JUNE JULY 2021 Zor Zephyr Magazine Page 15
Hayward Musky Shrine Club On behalf of Zor Shriners at their May shrine club meeting Past Potentate Gary Cuskey presented Noble Al Heinkel with his Level 2 Crest to add to his Samsar Award Al is a long time Shriner belonging to the Hayward Musky Shrine Club and has held several offices over the years and is currently the clubs Treasurer Noble Heinkel has also served on the Zor Divan Congratulations Noble Heinkel 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 To Sign up or for any question Please Contact Bruce Fransway at 715 225 6983 or franzwas gmail com Noble Al Heinkel and Ill Sir Gary Cuskey PP 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 16 Zor Zephyr Magazine www zorshriners com Members of the Hayward Musky Shrine Club selling Vidalia Onions in Spooner Left to right Marvin Bray Blue Lodge Member Bill Collins Gary Cuskey Bob Odell and Larry Meier
St Croix Valley Shrine Club receives report on the Shriners Children s Board of Governors By Milt Helmer In his report to the St Croix Valley Shriners Board of Directors on Monday April 5th Bob Hering of the Shriners Children s Board of Governors told the Nobles assembled that Shriner s Children s Twin Cities TCC continues to be heavily impacted by the COVID 19 pandemic Hering said the pandemic has caused an unprecedented disruption to normal operating procedures Hering said Historically 89 of the TCC patient population comes from outside the Twin Cities metropolitan area with 71 of the patient population outside of Minnesota At the time of his report it will be more than one year since we visited an outreach location at the provider clinic The inability to reach these patients in our seven state catchment area is of great concern said Hering Contributing factors are many patient s inability to travel and the business travel restrictions to protect our associates and patients Outreach and Telehealth updates Hering noted We are waiting for letters that outline plans to return to our Outreach Clinics They completed the process of updating with Boys Town and Omaha Completed vaccine process will be required for those SH TC employees going on outreach The travel bands remain in effect through the end of the month however it may be extended Madison Clown s Steak Fry is Back That s right after a long delay the Steak Fry at the Madison Shrine Center is coming back The Madison Clowns will be your hosts for the evening and doing the cooking We will have a free will offering social hour Then we will eat our great steaks with all the trimmings and of course dessert There will also be grilled chicken This great comeback is Tuesday July 13th social at 5 00 and dinner at 6 00 pm and cost of 10 00 per person but we will need your reservations by Friday July 9th Please call the Shrine office in Madison at 608 833 6343 There will be NO additions on the day of the Steak Fry We hope to see you all for a nice summer cookout so sign up early to reserve your spot SC TC at Gillette Children s Specialty Healthcare TCC continues to function with most surgery services at Gillette Children s Specialty Healthcare location Hering added All Twin Cities Child Life camps and programs are canceled until further notice The TCC Prom will be pushed back to fall of this year Save these dates The Gala is set for September 10th one of three options pending 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 1 In person event with the live stream of the program The event would be on YouTube so we can share the link and the link can be used after the event to continue to raise funds Wills 2 Total virtual event Probate 3 Event pushed back until 2022 Corporations The long awaited Open House and Groundbreaking ceremony for the Shriners Children s Twin Cities is being planned for September 11th the day after the Gala OmhOlt FOrsythe s C Attorneys at Law Personal Injury MANAWA 920 596 2060 Est 1939 LLC s Business Real Estate Power of Attorneys ATTORNEY DAVID L FORSYTHE JUNE JULY 2021 Zor Zephyr Magazine IOLA 715 445 2511 Page 17
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Zor Summer Ceremonial On May 15th Zor held its Summer Ceremonial at the home of Ill Sir Mark and Lady Sharon Jerdee in Wilton WI There were three candidates Richard Wayne Harold Bone and John Van Toll who joined the caravan that day and had the unique experience of being part of a very nontraditional Ceremonial Thinking outside of the box and in keeping with the theme of Fun in 21 the Ritual Divan team from LaCrosse conducted the degree in a more casual attire Blue jeans and bibbed overalls were the uniform of the day for the cast candidates and attendees The turn out for the day was a little slimmer that was hoped for but all present seem to enjoy themselves and didn t seem to mind the damp cool air Following the ceremonial thirteen Nobles and nine ladies became Cousins in Glacier Ridge 183 Hillbilly Clan Even though it was chilly everyone had a great time The day ended with the Fezzing of the new Nobles Ritual Divan and Candidates Front Row L R new Noble John Van Toll new Noble Richard Wayne Nobles Todd Wohlert and Nathan Randall Back Row L R Nobles Kevin Greeno Ill Sir Mark Jerdee Noble Franz Wiggert new Noble Harold Bone Zor Marshall Noble Al Coenen and Nobles Jason Robertson Jim DeVoe and Jim Kielley Chaplain Karl Gant arrived in his Amish Uber and the day could begin The Candidates being lead on their Journey Spectators enjoying the show The Ritualistic Divan at work JUNE JULY 2021 Zor Zephyr Magazine Page 19
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 20 Zor Zephyr Magazine www zorshriners com
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Zor Roadrunners hold their first practice of the parade season The Shrine members of the Zor Roadrunners are shown after a full practice session on Monday April 26 at the New Richmond American Legion Their first performance will be in Woodville on May 15th Pictured left to right Carl Gaulke Jerry Wilkens St Croix Valley Shrine Club President Ed Swenson RR Capt Randy Pfab Doug Hoffman Mike Kastens Roger Keller Ron Davis Larry Wiegand Ty Behr Jim Wolfe Austin Mahanke and Past Potentate Barry Ausen Clowning A New Potentate Save The Date What a time we have had no circus and no Clown Party Wait that is not right the clown party was just postponed until a later date The Madison Clowns are pleased to announce that the new date for the 2021 Clown Potentate party has been set We will see just what kind of a clown our Potentate Mark Jardee really is on Saturday September 25th at the Esquire Club on Sherman Ave in Madison We will be doing everything the same as it has always been this will be a taste of the new normal along with the way it always was We will have our door prize raffle with all proceeds going to the Shrine Red Sneaker Fund The entertainment of course will be the making up of a new Clown This year we had a lot of extra time to make our plans We will be served a family style meal with all the extras along with a chef choice dessert The cost will be 25 00 per person There will be a coupon for making your reservations in the next issue of the Zephyr Now all we need is for you to mark your calendar for a fun night with the Clowns Remember everyone is a clown some of us just dress the part Milt Helmer N6356 740th St Beldenville WI 54003 715 821 5002 miltonhelmer gmail com www milthelmer Page 22 Zor Zephyr Magazine www zorshriners com 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
MEMBERSHIP MUSINGS Greetings Nobles and Ladies The months of April and May have been extremely busy ones for the Divan and the clubs We were able to fez several new Nobles In the past two months we have fezzed 8 plus new Nobles that is a great start to gaining new members Please welcome these new Nobles to your clubs and have them get involved with your clubs and units One option is to pay the entire amount due at one time Second option 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 Now with the restrictions being lifted by the Grand Lodge we should be out there assisting our respective Lodges in getting new Master Masons who will make great Shriners When we help our Blue Lodges gain members we are also working on gaining possible new members for our great fraternities Mike Kastens New Richmond Also the parade season has started now the real fun starts for the clubs and units I am hoping that we see these new Nobles participate in the clubs and unit activities If your clubs or units have any pictures of having fun participating in any parades or other functions please send them in to included in the Zephyr This is a great tool to help gain new members We still have several Nobles who have not paid their 2021 dues this is unfortunate for them as they are NOT considered members of ZOR Shrine These Nobles cannot participate in any club or unit activities until they have paid their dues This means no participation in parades dinners fundraising events voting on issues that come before the clubs units and the Temple These Nobles are not covered by the insurance for parades or other fundraising events All dues are to be paid prior to January 1st of each year I am not trying to be the bearer of bad news but this is part of the by laws of both the Imperial and ZOR 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 608 833 6343 and they will help you with getting set up in the program You have some choices as to how you want to pay Est 1927 620 Deere Drive New Richmond WI 54017 608 462 8441 PHONE 715 246 2261 TOLL FREE 888 674 6455 FAX 715 246 7393 www drive4heding com www johnsonmotorsales com H MARK HEDING President Without new members our great fraternity will die off as the current Nobles pass away Membership is everyone s job to grow our fraternity 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 Pete Gunderson Matt Gunderson Join Us BE A SHRINER 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 Truck Service Inc 431 Perry Street Union Center WI 53962 If any club wishes to have a Cold Sands performed at their meeting please for a candidate let me know and I will pass the information on to Ill Sir Mark and the Divan to make sure they are available to assist with performing the Cold Sands Imitation As Ill Sir Mark has said in the past Let us know about any Cold Sands Initiations and we will be there 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 JUNE JULY 2021 Zor Zephyr Magazine Page 23
Shriners deliver orchids to honored ladies A group of dedicated Shriners of the St Croix Valley Shrine Club delivered beautiful orchids to the ladies of deceased nobles on Wednesday April 28th The flowers were arranged by James Carlson of the Baldwin Greenhouse Delivery ranged from Amery to Red Wing Minnesota and everywhere in between Left to right is Ed Swenson Diane Thomas Dennis Donath Jack Thomas Milt Helmer Larry Wiegand Larry Riemenschneider Brenda and Carl Gaulke Mavis Melstrom Prescott resident receives a beautiful orchid plant from The St Croix Valley Shrine Club Other Widows similarly honored in Prescott were Karen Wigent and Iris Most who celebrated het 94th birthday on The day she received her orchid Photo by Dennis Donath 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 24 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
on the lighter side Did you hear about the pessimist who hates German sausage He always fears the Wurst The first computer dates back to Adam and Eve It was an Apple with limited memory just one byte A cop just knocked on my door and told me that my dogs were chasing people on bikes And then everything crashed Zor Members Last Name Word List First Name Member Since JEREMY SMART 1985 JOHN THOMAS 1985 DAVID BARTLETT 1985 FRANK HALLADA 1985 RONALD SEMPF 1985 JOHN CAMPBELL 1986 FRANK LAUNDRIE 1986 RALPH MADDEN 1986 DAVID NELSON 1986 JOHN JB VANHOLLEN 1986 DAYTON DICK JONES 1974 PP 1991 LOUIS KNUTH 1974 DAVID MAHONEY 1974 KENNETH OLSON 1974 GERALD SCHROEDER 1970 LARRY SEVERSON 1970 JOSEPH SILVERBERG 1974 EDWARD TUECKE 1974 JOHN WIGGERT 1974 RICHARD WILHELM 1974 DARRELL SCHULTZ 1986 KENNETH KUHLKA 1986 DAVID RUHNKE 1986 DONALD DVORAK 1986 L KENT OLSON 1986 Use Zapper App to see the answers to this puzzle My dogs don t even own bikes Q What do you call the security outside of a Samsung Store A Guardians of the Galaxy ZOR IMAGINEERS Created with TheTeachersCorner net Word Search Maker JUNE JULY 2021 Zor Zephyr Magazine Page 25
Mehara Shrine Club has Cold Sands 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 On May 5th Mehara Shrine club held cold sands for two New candidates Matthew Mitchell and Richard William Wayne This was a very special day for Matthew who had his 92 year old grandfather Noble Richard Dick Mitchell as not only his top line signer but present to Fez him Thank you to all the Divan support to make it happen so quickly Congratulations and welcome aboard Rex s Innkeeper From left to right Nobles Dick Mitchell Mathew Mitchell Richard William Wayne and Randy Johnston 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 A very proud grandfather giving his grandson a big hug of appreciation support Randy Johnston Fezzing Noble Richard William Wayne 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 26 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 I would like to thank everyone who made it to the Mehara Shrine Club for the great night of honoring the Ladies widows of our brothers Especially the Divan that helped make the cold sands come together so quickly for our New Nobles Matthew Mitchell and Richard William Wayne It was nice to see everyone in Wausau for the Quarterly meeting Potentate Party and Cold Sands where we brought in 3 new Nobles to Zor Welcome Aboard I hope everyone had a chance to fill out the questionnaire from the relocation committee that was in the last zephyr to help them and the Divan determine the near and long term direction that Zor may take once the existing Temple is sold Now that summer is getting closer and things are starting to loosen up a bit I Hope all the mother s had an enjoyable Mother s Day M S A will be in Sioux city Iowa on August 11 14 th Bruce Fransway So I Love this quote from English Writer Jon Heywood Many hands make light work Thank you Bruce Fransway Zor Chief of Staff CHIEF OF STAFF bruce franzwas com Clubs Units are starting to do a few more events and parades after a long year for all of us due to the pandemic or Covid There was a great turn out at the Foxhole for the Shriners Uncorked Beer wine and Spirits tasting event It s great to see the familiar faces and especially all the New Ones The next Shriner s uncorked is September 18th so mark your calendars Congratulations to Rodney Jacob LaBlanc winners of the corn hole tournament We will be well represented at the Imperial Session for the corn hole tournament Imperial Session will be in Houston Texas July 4th 8th 2021 HOSPITAL DADS DRIVER Ed Newcomb Dora Johnston Dora Johnston Ed Newcomb Dora Johnston Dora Johnston Richard Jarvis Jim DeVoe Al Coenen Bob Calverley Bob Calverley Dora Johnston Dora Johnston Dora Johnston Dora Johnston Dora Johnston John Torpy Dick Jarvis Steve Peterson Steve Peterson Rod LaBlanc Dora Johnston Dora Johnston Dora Johnston Bob Calverley Bob Calverley Bob Calverley Schelley Schoville Schelley Schoville John Torpy Dale Anderson Al Coenen Al Coenen Al Coenen Monte Steiber RIDER Dora Johnston Ed Newcomb Dora Johnston Ed Newcomb Stephen Britton Lu DeVoe Jim DeVoe Sandy Calverley Sandy Calverley Nadine Schuh Debbie Longfield Nadine Schuh Debbie Longfield Debbie Longfield Dale Anderson Kevin Sorenson Mary Ellen Peterson Mary Ellen Peterson Tom Williamson Debbie Longfield Debbie Longfield Debbie Longfield Sandy Calverley Ray Quinn Sandy Calverley Wally Trouten Ken Meyer Dale Anderson Duwayne Jim DeVoe Jim DeVoe Jim DeVoe Ken Meyer The Pine River Shrine Club welcomes their newest Shriner Derek Kalish and his husband Jason Coy not pictured into our Zor family Derek went through the Cold Sands on May 11 in Richland Center Pictured left to right Marshall Al Coenen Bill Gant Milt Schott Jim Jewell Secretary Treasurer Brent Clausius Potentate Mark Jerdee President Butch Rossing JUNE JULY 2021 Zor Zephyr Magazine Page 27
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 LaCrosse Potentates Party Shriners Masons their Ladies and other guests are welcome this year s annual steak fry at Jansky s Eagles N est on top of the Bluff in La Crescent MN just across the mighty Mississippi from La Crosse The annual afternoon event brings together folks f rom all over West C entral Wisconsin to one of the most beautiful areas in the state The view is amazing as one looks over the river the lock dam and the adjoining bluffs But this is only part of the fun as the cooks prepare a delicious steak dinner with appetizers and refreshments for everyone Reservations mandatory La Crosse Potentate Party 2021 Saturday July 31st Social 3 30 PM Dinner 5 00 PM Zor Shriners at Shriners Hospitals for Children Chicago Jansky s Eagles Nest on top of the Bluff Apple Blossom Drive Cty Rd 1 La Crescent MN Dinner Tickets 20 00 each Deadline July 24 2021 PLEASE MAKE RESERVATIONS BY CALLING TODD AT 608 385 1923 June 23 26 2021 Some of the many vehicles on display at UWWhitewater volunteer shifts for a FREE FEST TICKET July 14 17 2021 VOLUNTEER TODAY AT bruce franzwas com or call text to 715 225 6983 with any questions This is a Zor Fund Raiser Many options for people to work at Bar Beer Pizza Ticket Booth Etc Potentate Steve Peterson and Lady Mary Ellen