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MSA FUN WITH ZOR IN 2024!MSA FUN WITH ZOR IN 2024!MSASpecial EditionAugust 2024
Page 2 ZOR MSA SPECIAL EDITION • www.zorshriners.comZor’s 2024 Patient AmbassadorGioia SchutteWelcomes you to MSA SummerSessionThis page sponsored by St Croix Valley Shrine Club and Zor RoadrunnersZor's 2024 Patient AmbassadorGioia SchutteWelcomes you toMSA Summer SessionThis page is sponsored by St. Croix Valley Shrine Club and Zor Roadrunners.
Page 3August 7-10, 2024 • ZOR MSA SPECIAL EDITIONWelcome to La Crosse!On behalf of Zor Shriners, Lady Tammy and myself, thank you for joining us for the 2024 MSA. We hope you all have a wonderful experience.We would also like to thank all the committee members for their hard work and dedication to making this year’s MSA a success.A special thanks goes to Ill. Sir Gary Cuskey PP, our MSA President and Lady Judy, Joe Harker, PGM our 2024 MSA Director General. Monte Steiber, PP, Deputy Director Gen-eral, and Todd Wohlert, Assistant Deputy Director General.Roger Keller Potentate and 1st Lady TammyThank You All!Thank you all for attending MSA 2024. We hope you have a wonderful time.Judy and I would like to thank Ill. Sir Roger Keller, Poten-tate, 1st Lady Tammy, all the Zor Shriners and Ladies and our event Coordinators and Chairpersons who have been working diligently for over four years to make this event a success! A very special ‘Thank You’ to Joe Harker, PGM and MSA 2024 Director General: Monte Steiber, PP, Deputy Director General, and Todd Wohlert, Assistant Deputy Director Gen-eral.Gary Cuskey, PP & Lady JudySouthwestern Wisconsin Shrine Club would like to Welcome All Shriners and their Families to MSA 2024 in LaCrosse
Richard G. Burke and 1st LadyJudy Buford, GeorgiaBrian Dunhamand LadyLindaEau Claire, WIgetbrianandlinda@gmail.comChief RabbanScott Pedley, PGMand LadyRondaShullsburg, WIscott.pedley@wimasons.orgRoger Amundsonand LadyDianeEdgerton, WIamundsonranch@gmail.comBrad Schultzand LadyMichelleWhitewater, WIschultzbrad@hotmail.comBob Gorsuch, PPand LadyCarolFitchburg, WIrgorsuch@oak.bankRon Malcolmand LadyDawnEau Claire, WIrpmalcolm6546@gmail.comMike Kastensand LadySusanNew Richmond, WImrkastens@gmail.comSteve Livernashand LadyKoralWisconsin Rapids, WIprosticker@solarus.netLarry Hanson, PPand LadyJillAlbany, WIhanso@tds.netPage 4Zor Zephyr MagazineMark Mayryand LadyCharleneNew Richmond, WImarkjmayry@gmail.comDaniel Smithburgand LadyKellyTomah , WIdansmithburg@gmail.comKarl GantBlanchardville, WIkgyellowstone62@gmail.com2024 ELECTED OFFICERSZOR SHRINERS2024 APPOINTED OFFICERS Thomas W. Stevensand 1st LadyLauraChippewa Falls, WItom.stevens@wimasons.orgRoger Kellerand 1st LadyTammyNew Richmond, WIrogerkeller2012@gmail.comPotentateImperial PotentateMost Worshipful Grand MasterAssistant RabbanHigh Priest & ProphetOriental GuideRecorderTreasurer1st Ceremonial Master2nd Ceremonial MasterMarshalCaptain of the GuardOuter GuardChaplain
Page 5August 7-10, 2024 • ZOR MSA SPECIAL EDITIONCongratulationsIll. Sir Roger Keller, Potentate & 1st Lady TammyFrom your Friends, Brothers and No-bles of the St. Croix Valley Shrine Club and the Zor RoadRunners.MSA FUN WITH ZOR IN 2024!MSA FUN WITH ZOR IN 2024! MSASpecial EditionAugust 2024Vol. LXXVI, No. 7Vol. LXXVI, No. 7JULY, 2024JULY, 2024BRING YOUR BOOKS TO LIFEWITH EVANS EXPERT BOOK AND MAGAZINE PRINTING SERVICES!CALL OR EMAIL NOW:(608) 269-979mail@evansprintmedia.comOR VISIT US:1302 RIVER ROAD | SPARTA, WISCONSIN 54656
Page 6Page 6Zor MSA Special EditionZOR SHRINERSZOR SHRINERSMSA OFFICERSDale DuchschererMSA 2nd Vice President(Kem Shriners)James Burma, Jr. MSA 4th Vice President(El Riad Shriners)Don ThomsonMSA Secretary - Treasurer(Khartum Shriners)Justin StokkeMSA 3rd Vice President(Aad Shriners)Gary CuskeyMSA 2024 President(Zor Shriners)Robert (Bob) KeepMSA 1st Vice President(WaWa Shriners)
Page 7August 7-10, 2024 • ZOR MSA SPECIAL EDITIONIMPERIAL OFFICERSShriners InternationalKevin. R. Costello Imperial Chief RabbanKevin R. Costello of Tillson, New York, is serving his ninth year as a member of the Boards of Directors for Shriners International and Shriners Children’s, He was elected Imperial Chief Rabban during the Shriners 2024 Imperial Session held June 30-July 4 in Reno, Nevada.Shriners InternationalMatthew SturlaugsonImperial Oriental Guide Matthew Sturlaugson, of West Fargo, North Dakota, is serving his fth year as a member of the Boards of Directors for Shriners International and Shriners Children’s. He was elected Imperial Oriental Guide during the Shriners 2024 Imperial Session held June 30-July 4 in Reno, Nevada.Shriners InternationalDavid C. HammImperial Captain of the GuardDavid C. Hamm, of Tyler, Texas, is serving his second year as a member of the Boards of Directors for Shriners International and Shriners Children’s. He was elected Imperial Captain of the Guard during the Shriners 2024 Imperial Session held June 30-July 4 in Reno, Nevada.Shriners Children’sWilliam B. RasnerTrusteeWilliam “Bill” Bryan Rasner, of Shelbyville, Indiana, is serving his third year in his rst three-year term on the Shriners Children’s Board of Trustees. He was elected during the Shriners 2022 Imperial Session held in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Page 8 ZOR MSA SPECIAL EDITION • www.zorshriners.comschedule of eventsschedule of eventsZor Zephyr Magazine • www.zorshriners.com778899Wednesday – August 7th Noon - ? • Registration: Envelopes from your Temple Coordinator • Problems - Radisson Hotel - 1st Floor Wisconsin Room 1. 2 pm - 5 pm Marketplace Set-up – Radisson Hotel - Ballroom 6 pm - 10 pm Welcome Reception • La Crosse Center - South Ballroom - open to registered attendees with ‘Welcome Reception Tickets’. • 6 pm Social A chance for Divans & PP to Meet & Greet! • 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Buffet Dinner • 8 pm Entertainment: Randy Riggle - Comedian / Nostalgia ShowThursday – August 8th 8 am - 4 pm • Registration: Envelopes from your Temple Coordinator • Problems - Radisson Hotel - 1st Floor Wisconsin Room 1. 7:30 am - Imperial & MSA Ofcer Breakfast – Radisson Three Rivers Restaurant. 8 am - 4 pm Marketplace Open – Radisson Hotel - Ballroom 8 am - 1 pm MSA Golf Outing – Forest Hills Golf Course 9 am - 3 pm Amish Bus Tour - Ladies Tour Activity - Bus loading in Front of Radisson (river side doors) All Day Poker Run - Walk the block to local businesses 11 am - 3 pm Axe Throwing & Escape Rooms - Driftless Axe & Arcade 2 pm – 3 pm Chief of Staff meeting – Radisson 2nd Floor Iowa Room 4 pm Parade Line-up – Onalaska, WI 6 pm Parade Step-off 7 pm - 10 pm Oasis – The Omni Center, Onalaska, WI (with A/C & Restrooms) • “A Wisconsin Tailgate Party” • BBQ Chicken or Pulled Pork, Hosted Beer & Soda - Cash Bar • Entertainment – Joe Cody - Strummin’ Guitar PlayerFriday – August 9th 7 am - 4 pm Competition as established: • Clowns – La Crosse Center South Hall • Motor Corps – First Free Church, Onalaska, WI. • Horse Patrol - La Crosse Interstate Fairgrounds, West Salem WI 8 am - 4 pm Marketplace Open – Radisson Hotel - Ballroom 9 am – 11 pm A Shuttle Bus will run between MSA Hotels and Radisson/La Crosse Center. Page 8
Page 9August 7-10, 2024 • ZOR MSA SPECIAL EDITION991010 10 am - 4 pm Poker Run - Walk the Block to Local Businesses 10 am – 3 pm Camel Herders Degree – Radisson 2nd Floor 10 am - 2 pm Ladies Luncheon - La Crosse Center - South Ballroom • Plated Lunch (Roaring Twenties Theme) – Entertainment – Basket Rafe 11 am - 3 pm Axe Throwing & Escape Rooms - Driftless Axe & Arcade Noon - 4 pm Badger Smoke-Out (Cigars) Cash Bar - La Crosse Center - Riverside Ter race 2 pm - 4 pm Packerland Hillbilly Clan (Moonshine Tasting) - Radisson 2nd Floor. 2 pm - MSA Chanters Performance - La Crosse Masonic Center - 118 8th St. South, LaCrosse, WI 5 pm - 11 pm MSA 2024 Shrine-a-Rama - La Crosse Center - South Hall - A chance for Divans & PP to Meet & Greet! • 6 pm - 8 pm Buffet Stations - 5 pm - 10:30 pm Cash Bar • Entertainment, 7 pm - 10 pm - The Dweebs “America’s Favorite Party Band” Saturday – August 10th 9 am Parade Line-up – La Crescent, MN 10:30 am Parade Step-off 11 am Grab n Go Lunch, Soda or Water.595 Veterans ParkwayLa Crescent, MN 55947INDOOR & OUTDOOR SPACE• FULL BAR • GREAT FOODSWING BRIDGE PUBGreat River Harley-Davidson1116 Oak Forest Dr, Onalaska, WI 54650608-783-6112Tue – Fri - 10:00 AM – 6:00 PMSat – 9:00 AM – 4:00 PMCONT.CONT.
Page 10 ZOR MSA SPECIAL EDITION • www.zorshriners.comZOR MSA SPECIAL EDITION • www.zorshriners.comPage 10El Zagal – Fargo, NDKem – Grand Forks, NDAbu Bekr – Sioux City, IABeja – Green Bay, WIKhartum – Winnipeg, ManitobaNaja – Deadwood, SDNot pictured: AAD – Duluth, MN | Ahmed – Marquette, MI | El Riad – Sioux Falls, SD
Page 11August 7-10, 2024 • ZOR MSA SPECIAL EDITION Page 11August 7-10, 2024 • ZOR MSA SPECIAL EDITIONZor – Madison, WIFront row L- R - Ill. Sir Bob Gorsuch, PP, Brian Dunham, Ill. Sir Roger Keller, Potentate, Steve Livernash, Ill. Sir Larry Hanson, PPBack Row L – R - Roger Amundson, Scott Pedley, PGM, Ron Malcolm, Mike Kastens, Daniel Smithburg, Mark Mayry, and Brad Schultz (not pictured)Osman, St. Paul, MNTripoli – Milwaukee, WIWawa – Regina, SK Yelduz – Aberdean, SD Zuhrah – Minnetonka, MNNot pictured: AAD – Duluth, MN | Ahmed – Marquette, MI | El Riad – Sioux Falls, SD
PARADE ROUTEPage 12 ZOR MSA SPECIAL EDITION • www.zorshriners.comOnalaska parade Thursday August 8From downtown La Crosse: 1. Drive North on Hwy 352. Turn right on Main St.3. Turn left on Sand Lake Rd/12th Ave South4. Turn left on Quincy St.5. Find starting spot for your Shrine1. Drive North on Hwy 352. Turn right on Main St.3. Turn left on Sand Lake Rd/12th Ave South4. Turn left on Quincy St.5. Find starting spot for your ShrineHwy 53Hwy 53
PARADE ROUTEPage 13August 7-10, 2024 • ZOR MSA SPECIAL EDITIONParade lineupParade routeParade routeParade route• Line up on Quincy St• Head North on East Ave N.• Turn left on Riders Club Road• Finish at Onalaska Omni Center• After Oasis, go south on Hwy 35 to return downtown to most hotels Scan here a for the interactive mapsOnalaska lineup map
PARADE ROUTEPage 14 ZOR MSA SPECIAL EDITION • www.zorshriners.comLa Crescent parade Saturday August 10From downtown La Crosse: 1. Drive West on Hwy 142. Turn right at stoplights3. Turn left on North 4th St (by Kwik Trip)4. Find starting spot for your ShrineLa Crescent parade Saturday August 10From downtown La Crosse: 1. Drive West on Hwy 142. Turn right at stoplights3. Turn left on North 4th St (by Kwik Trip)4. Find starting spot for your Shrine
PARADE ROUTEPage 15August 7-10, 2024 • ZOR MSA SPECIAL EDITIONParade route• Line up on designated streets, then feed on to Elm St.• Head South on Elm St.• Turn right on South 11th Street• Follow the road left onto Lancer Blvd• Finish at La Crescent High School• Box lunches will be available in the H.S. parking lot• Take South 14th St back to Hwy 16, then head North to get to I-90La Crescent lineup map
Page 16 ZOR MSA SPECIAL EDITION • www.zorshriners.comSIMPLY DELIGHTFUL Pine Street Ramp 605 Stalls $ Main St. Ramp 395 Stalls $ La Crosse Center Ramp 893 Stalls $ Market Square Ramp 635 Stalls $ Riverside Ramp 903 Stalls $ DOWNTOWN LA CROSSE PARKING RAMPS LEGEND Public Parking Radisson Free Parking RADISSON HOTEL LA CROSSE 200 Harborview Plaza La Crosse, WI 54601 (608) 784-6680 www.choicehotels.com/wisconsin/la-crosse/radisson-hotels/wi480 PARKING RAMPS SCHEDULES & FEES The below rates will apply at the following parking ramps in downtown La Crosse: La Crosse Center Main Street Market Square Pine Street Riverside Ramp Monday—Friday | 6 AM to 6 PM Hourly Fee $1 per hour ($8 daily max) Monday—Friday | After 6 PM until 6 AM FREE Weekend (Friday@ 6pm until Monday @ 6 am) FREE Disclaimers: • Special event fees may apply • Payment may be made by coin, coupons, or credit/debit card only • No Refunds • Ramp is under Video Surveillance STREET PARKING SCHEDULE Sunday through Saturday •Two free hours of parking on the streets every day from 8 AM—6 PM •One free hour of parking on the streets every day from 2 AM—8 AM SIMPLY DELIGHTFUL PARKING RAMP & STREET PARKING | 02 RADISSON HOTEL LA CROSSE 200 Harborview Plaza La Crosse, WI 54601 (608) 784-6680 www.choicehotels.com/wisconsin/la-crosse/radisson-hotels/wi480 PARKING RAMPS SCHEDULES & FEES The below rates will apply at the following parking ramps in downtown La Crosse: La Crosse Center Main Street Market Square Pine Street Riverside Ramp Monday—Friday | 6 AM to 6 PM Hourly Fee $1 per hour ($8 daily max) Monday—Friday | After 6 PM until 6 AM FREE Weekend (Friday@ 6pm until Monday @ 6 am) FREE Disclaimers: • Special event fees may apply • Payment may be made by coin, coupons, or credit/debit card only • No Refunds • Ramp is under Video Surveillance STREET PARKING SCHEDULE Sunday through Saturday •Two free hours of parking on the streets every day from 8 AM—6 PM •One free hour of parking on the streets every day from 2 AM—8 AM SIMPLY DELIGHTFUL PARKING RAMP & STREET PARKING | 02 RADISSON HOTEL LA CROSSE 200 Harborview Plaza La Crosse, WI 54601 (608) 784-6680 www.choicehotels.com/wisconsin/la-crosse/radisson-hotels/wi480 PARKING RAMPS SCHEDULES & FEES The below rates will apply at the following parking ramps in downtown La Crosse: La Crosse Center Main Street Market Square Pine Street Riverside Ramp Monday—Friday | 6 AM to 6 PM Hourly Fee $1 per hour ($8 daily max) Monday—Friday | After 6 PM until 6 AM FREE Weekend (Friday@ 6pm until Monday @ 6 am) FREE Disclaimers: • Special event fees may apply • Payment may be made by coin, coupons, or credit/debit card only • No Refunds • Ramp is under Video Surveillance STREET PARKING SCHEDULE Sunday through Saturday •Two free hours of parking on the streets every day from 8 AM—6 PM •One free hour of parking on the streets every day from 2 AM—8 AM SIMPLY DELIGHTFUL PARKING RAMP & STREET PARKING | 02 RADISSON HOTEL LA CROSSE 200 Harborview Plaza La Crosse, WI 54601 (608) 784-6680 www.choicehotels.com/wisconsin/la-crosse/radisson-hotels/wi480
Page 17August 7-10, 2024 • ZOR MSA SPECIAL EDITIONTHE BROTHERS AND NOBLES OFLaCrosse Masonic Lodge #190 andThe Valley of LaCrosse Scottish-RiteWOULD LIKE TO WELCOME THE MID-WEST SHRINE ASSOCIATIONTEMPLES AND SHRINERS TO LACROSSE, WI• 3-Hour and 1.5-Hour Lunch Cruises• Sightseeing Cruises• Pizza Cruises• Dinner Cruises• Brunch Cruiseslacrossequeen.com405 E. Veterans Memorial DriveLa Crosse, WI(608) 784-8523info@lacrossequeen.comImperial Outer Guard CandidateLarry Norte P.P.Larry’s Education & Experience- Bachelors Electrical Engineering, Park College- AA Electrical Engineering, Hawkeye Institute of Technology- 11 years Owner small business, 1M gross and growing- 6 years Benchmark Electronics- 12 years, IBM- 5 years, Fisher Controls- 7 years, Honeywell Keyboard- Board of Governors, Shriners Children’s, Twin Cities, 2023-Present- President, Midwest Shrine Association, 2023-2024- Treasurer, Rochester Area Shrine Club, 2022-Present- President, Capital Accounting, Shrine Circus, 2021-Present- Potentate, Osman Shrine, 2020- Sergeant of Arms, Dragon Patrol, 2019- Founding Member Wine tasting fundraiser 2017-Present- Original Founding Member, Daddy-O, Osman Shrine, 2015-Present (New parade unit)- Member, Austin Pipe Band, Osman Shrine, 2015-Present- Member, T-Bucket, Osman Shrine, 2014-Present- President, Rochester Area Shrine Club, 2013- Member, Merry Medics, Osman Shrine, 2010-Present- Member, Dragon Patrol, Osman Shrine, 2010-Present- Parade Chair, Zagalas, Osman Shrine, 2007-2018- President, Zagalas, Osman Shrine, 2006- Member, Zagalas, Osman Shrine, 2003-Present- Member, Osman Shrine, 2003-Present- Master Mason, Rochester Lodge #21, 2003Imperial Outer Guard Candidate Larry Norte P.P. Larry's Education & Experience - Bachelors Electrical Engineering, Park College - AA Electrical Engineering, Hawkeye Institute of Technology - 11 years Owner small business, 1M gross and growing - 6 years Benchmark Electronics - 12 years, IBM - 5 years, Fisher Controls - 7 years, Honeywell Keyboard - Board of Governors, Shriners Children’s, Twin Cities, 2023-Present - President, Midwest Shrine Association, 2023-2024 - Treasurer, Rochester Area Shrine Club, 2022-Present - President, Capital Accounting, Shrine Circus, 2021-Present - Potentate, Osman Shrine, 2020 - Sergeant of Arms, Dragon Patrol, 2019 - Founding Member Wine tasting fundraiser 2017-Present - Original Founding Member, Daddy-O, Osman Shrine, 2015-Present (New parade unit) - Member, Austin Pipe Band, Osman Shrine, 2015-Present - Member, T-Bucket, Osman Shrine, 2014-Present - President, Rochester Area Shrine Club, 2013 - Member, Merry Medics, Osman Shrine, 2010-Present - Member, Dragon Patrol, Osman Shrine, 2010-Present - Parade Chair, Zagalas, Osman Shrine, 2007-2018 - President, Zagalas, Osman Shrine, 2006 - Member, Zagalas, Osman Shrine, 2003-Present - Member, Osman Shrine, 2003-Present - Master Mason, Rochester Lodge #21, 2003 Imperial Outer Guard Candidate Larry Norte P.P. Larry's Education & Experience - Bachelors Electrical Engineering, Park College - AA Electrical Engineering, Hawkeye Institute of Technology - 11 years Owner small business, 1M gross and growing - 6 years Benchmark Electronics - 12 years, IBM - 5 years, Fisher Controls - 7 years, Honeywell Keyboard - Board of Governors, Shriners Children’s, Twin Cities, 2023-Present - President, Midwest Shrine Association, 2023-2024 - Treasurer, Rochester Area Shrine Club, 2022-Present - President, Capital Accounting, Shrine Circus, 2021-Present - Potentate, Osman Shrine, 2020 - Sergeant of Arms, Dragon Patrol, 2019 - Founding Member Wine tasting fundraiser 2017-Present - Original Founding Member, Daddy-O, Osman Shrine, 2015-Present (New parade unit) - Member, Austin Pipe Band, Osman Shrine, 2015-Present - Member, T-Bucket, Osman Shrine, 2014-Present - President, Rochester Area Shrine Club, 2013 - Member, Merry Medics, Osman Shrine, 2010-Present - Member, Dragon Patrol, Osman Shrine, 2010-Present - Parade Chair, Zagalas, Osman Shrine, 2007-2018 - President, Zagalas, Osman Shrine, 2006 - Member, Zagalas, Osman Shrine, 2003-Present - Member, Osman Shrine, 2003-Present - Master Mason, Rochester Lodge #21, 2003
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