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Illustrious Sir From the desk of Rodney LaBlanc From Behind the Wheel Thoughts From Good Times and Great Friends Behind the y LaBlanc On October 18th we had a Divan Meeting Wheel THANK YOU to Progressive Travel out of Steering lablanc85 gmail com followed by a stated quarterly meeting held at the Holiday Inn Express in Madison Spencer WI for helping to plan our trip Be sure to see all of the pictures in a few pages ROM YOUR ZOR POTENTATE The next day October 19th Mary and I along with 40 fellow Shriners and their onthly articles the heading did because Ladies embarked on ourthat FallIPotentate Touras ow my lovely Lady Mary and I do a lot of traveling out east It was 8 days of beautiful scenery Masonic events all over the state and across the and very interesting firstplan after and ng drives give us lots of sights time toThe think was Shipshewana for aTexas dinner avelsnoon lately have taken us toIndiana Houston to d hisshow family as well as attend the Inaugural Ball however shortly before our arrival to abiathe Potentate Ralphclipped Corky Bynumpole andand his city someone a power s we have gotten to be good friends with them the theater and restaurant we were to be at w years From Houston we flew to Las Vegas to thatShrine evening lostand all power So we turnedand West Bowl its various events a different Mennonite Restaurant The extratodays hanging out with 14 other ZOR Divan atesEssenhaus and their Ladies whoday alsowas journeyed for The next the Rockout N Roll being in Las Vegas we flew back to Houston Hall of Fame in Cleveland and from there for days with family and attended a chili cookoff at on to Niagara Falls we went The rest of the at was sponsored by the Arabia Alchemist Unit tripdrive tookback us tohome attractions throughout New entful after 12 days on the road York Pennsylvania and Ohio We ended the s to reflect on the events we had just attended trip with dinner boatthe cruise on the Ohio w weeks we lla be Behind Wheel as we travel in Newport was aa number rty River Shrine Mason DayKentucky in Tomah It and meetings fabulous trip with great people including busmydriver Gilberto specialthat I likeour to great explain Potentates PinAdesign November 4th Mary and I attended the ers Ladies Family and Friends meeting at our home to talk about how the year went and plans for next year Thank you to my wife Mary for the delicious dinner and to those that brought dessert represents the ZOR WGA4Kids Dinner and Auction held in New It was all fantastic Mavericks unit that a great time and they IRichmond have beenIt awas member raised over 11 000 for the CitiesasClinic I am looking forward to our Ceremonial on of for the past 30 years TheTwin scooter well as the uniform worn YOU by the Wheelchair Fund Abeing big THANK to rider December 3rd in La Crossse at the Radisson Hotel Ituniform is sure to be a great time and the is a close representation our scooter and present Tammy Keller Amy Hering ofand display of Christmas lights along the The Mavericks started in 1984 and were named the Mascoutin Pearl Christianson for organizing such a Mavericks as many members were part of the Mascoutin MississippiShrine River sponsored by the Rotary greatthat event again this Club is based out year of Waushara Marquette are Green Lake and to walk through always beautiful Winnebago Counties Sometime the 1990 s the name was November 6th was the Camel Patrolindinner nextMopeds month will see me making some changed to ZOR Mavericks We ride 1986 Spree in Madison another good meal and great HondaThe and participate in about 25 parades a summer We used to trips to our Hospitals and Clinics with some fellowship inI attended another participate 35 parades each dinner summer but needed to cut back of our Shrine patients to get the care that meeting on November and hosted as members aged out 8th Some of the afounding and long time they need Montello Lodge meeting at Reilly our house members of the 141 unit are Harvey and the late Paul Handa Bill Reitter Bill10th Downie Bill Seaman and Irv Heller longComeOther and join the Fun and Fellowship as we on November time members include Bill Drecktrah Jon Barthel Roger Barthel continue to Scoot Rod November 12 was Shrine Masonic Day Larry Severson Al Thru 22 Jacob LaBlanc Billour Schmitz John Ambrose of Light in La Crosse held Smith at the La Crosseplus a few new Nobles Hiatt Dick Jarvis Darrell myself who helpLodge to keepWe theraised group15 functioning well Masonic new Brothers and it was a great day of brotherhood We have lotswas of events plannedyear for end the year so we hope to November 15th the Mavericks r this year to represent me The red scooter Zephyr Reminder see you as we Scoot Thru 22 HELP US SAVE PRINTING AND MAILING COSTS Sign up to get your ZEPHYR news magazine via e mail E mail zorsubmit gmail com ds of Zephyr Send your donation to the Shrine Office 6510 Grand Teton Plaza Suite 204 Madison WI 53719 December 2022 Be sure to email your stories by ALL CLUBS AND UNITS SHOULD BE ZEPHYR SUPPORTERS S M T THIS IST YOUR W F ZEPHYR S Saturday December 10TH HELP US SAVE PRINTING MAILING COSTS Sign up to get your ZEPHYR news magazine via e mail E mail zorsubmit gmail com Include information for the month of 1 2 3 Become a Friends of the Zephyr January 2023 Send your donation to the Shrine Office 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6510 Grand Teton Plaza Suite 204 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 January 2023 Madison WI 53719 18 19stories 20 21 22 23 March 24 to email your by Thursday 10th All CLUBS AND UNITS SHOULD BE ZEPHYR SUPPORTERS Deadline December 10 TH Deadline March 10th THIS IS YOUR ZEPHYR information for the of April 2022 25 26 27 month 28 29 30 31 ZEPHYR REMINDER Page 2 April 2022 Zor Zephyr Magazine www zorshriners com USPS 017 572 Published monthly under the auspices of ZOR SHRINE OFFICE
Thoughts DECEMBERFrom 2022 Behind the Steering Wheel Rodney LaBlanc Montello WI rmlablanc85 gmail com contents Zor Annual meeting will be held on Saturday January 14 2023 at 1pm It will be located at the Radisson Hotel 200 Harborview Plaza A MESSAGE FROM YOUR ZOR POTENTATE Crosse the ZOR represents Greetings Brothers Ladies Family and Friends in downtown La attendees haveunit theirthat 2023 dues paid to attend Mavericks I gave my Monthly articles the heading that I didAll because as must NOTICE ON THE COVER many of you know my lovely Lady Mary and I do a lot of traveling for Shrine and Masonic events all over the state and across the country The long drives give us lots of time to think plan and discuss Our travels lately have taken us to Houston Texas to see our son and his family as well as attend the Inaugural Ball forPAGE the5 new Arabia Potentate Ralph Corky Bynum and his SEASON S GREETINGS Lady RuthAnn as we have gotten to be good friends with them PAGEthe9 last CHIEF RABBAN PARTY over fewCAMEL years PATROL S From Houston we flew to Las Vegas to attend the East West Shrine Bowl and its various events and PAGEa11 extra ZOR Sdays ANNUAL MEETING spent couple hanging out with 14 other ZOR Divan and Past Potentates and their Ladies who also journeyed out for game After OFFICER ELECTION FEZ back PARTYto Houston for the being in Las Vegas AND we flew a couple more days with family and attended a chili cookoff at PAGE 12 DAUGHTERS OF THE NILE Arabia Shrine that was sponsored by the Arabia Alchemist Unit We had13 an uneventful drive back home after 12 days on the road PAGE CONTACTS BIRTHDAYS which allowed us to reflect on the events we had just attended IN THIS ISSUE I have been a member of for the past 30 years The scooter as well as the uniform being worn by the rider is a close representation of our scooter and present uniform The Mavericks started in 1984 and were named the Mascoutin Mavericks as many members were part of the Mascoutin Shrine Club that is based out of Waushara Marquette Green Lake and Winnebago Counties Sometime in the 1990 s the name was changed to ZOR Mavericks We ride 1986 Honda Spree Mopeds and participate in about 25 parades a summer We used to participate in 35 parades each summer but needed to cut back as members aged out Some of the founding and long time members of the unit are Harvey Reilly and the late Paul Handa Bill Reitter Bill Downie Bill Seaman and Irv Heller Other longtime members include Bill Drecktrah Jon Barthel Roger Barthel Jacob LaBlanc Bill Schmitz John Ambrose Larry Severson Al Hiatt Dick Jarvis Darrell Smith myself plus a few new Nobles who help to keep the group functioning well POTENTATES FALL TOUR PG 14 18 PAGE 14 18 ZOR SHRINE POTENTATE TOUR as we travel In the next few weeks we llFALL be Behind the Wheel to the Clown Party Shrine Mason Day in Tomah and a number PAGE 18 POTENTATE ISSUES CHALLENGE of Club and Unit meetings DAYWeOFhaveLIGHT Rex s Innkeeper lots of events planned for the year so we 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2022 ELECTED OFFICERS ZOR SHRINERS 2022 APPOINTED OFFICERS 1st Ceremonial Master Chief Rabban Jacob LaBlanc Al Brueggen and Lady and Lady Kessa Penny Poynette WI Sparta WI jklablanc gmail com brueggenal gmail com Assistant Rabban Roger Keller and Lady Tammy New Richmond WI rogerkeller2012 gmail com Potentate 2nd Ceremonial Master and 1st Lady and Lady Rodney LaBlanc Mary Montello WI rmlablanc85 gmail com High Priest Prophet and Lady Linda Dawn Eau Claire WI Wautoma WI getbrianandlinda gmail com and Lady Koral Wisconsin Rapids WI prosticker solarus net zor22divan yahoo com Imperial Potentate Kenny Craven and 1st Lady Jennifer JJ Summerville NC Recorder hanso tds net Page 4 mrkastens gmail com Baraboo WI rgorsuch oak bank Albany WI Susan New Richmond WI Jennifer Fitchburg WI Jill and Lady and Lady Carol and Lady Mike Kastens Leonard Pickett and Lady Larry Hanson PP Captain of the Guard Outer Guard Bob Gorsuch PP Treasurer Eau Claire WI rpmalcolm6546 gmail com Kevin Reilly and Lady Steve Livernash Dawn Marshall Brian Dunham Oriental Guide Ron Malcolm Leonardpickett14 yahoo com Most Worshipful Grand Master Paul T Tourville Chaplain and 1st Lady Karl Gant Mukwonago WI paul tourville wimasons org kgyellowstone62 gmail com Kelli Zor Zephyr Magazine Blanchardville WI
Divan Chaplain Karl Gant Chief Rabban Al and Lady Penny Brueggen Potentate Rodney and Lady Mary LaBlanc and Lexie Oriental Guide Steve and Lady Koral Livernash Nobles Robert and Lady Toni Wyman Charles E White PGM Fred Dan Karen Bruce Linda and Cindy Phillip Oren David and Lady Carol Skavlen Gary and Lady Nancy Durgin and Carrie Harold and Lady June Fowler Cindy Susan Michael and Mark Jason and Lady Jennifer Nelson Tinsley and Teegan Justin and Lady Maggie Thompson Doug and Lady Jennifer Turner LaVerne and Lady Lois Jean Clifton Lady Wanda McCutchin Marv and Lady Elaine Engelke Richard and Lady Phyllis Winters Dale and Lady Deb Holmen Tom and Lady Sharon Hildebrandt Brad and Lady Peggy Andrew Lance Jared and Spencer Jason and Lady Olivia Welch and Mia Joe and Lady Mary Harker Roger and Lady Diane Amundson Rod and Lady Diana Johnson Ethan and Alyse Past Potentate Roger and Lady Judie Nitzsche 1984 Dick Jones 1991 Russell and Lady Lorraine Dunnum 1995 J Kevin and Lady Janet Johnson 1997 Jim and Lady Joan Soderholm 1998 Gerry and Lady Carol Jordan 2003 John and Lady Debbi Thorstad 2004 Jerry and Lady Diane Balschun 2005 Mark and Lady Sheri Severson 2007 Tom Nelson 2008 Joe and Lady Julie Thompson 2010 Steve and Lady Mary Ellen Peterson 2011 Larry and Lady Julianne Riemenschneider 2012 Bob and Lady Carol Gorsuch 2013 Larry and Lady Jill Hanson 2014 Wally and Lady Gayle Trouten 2019 Clubs and Units Charles E White PGM St Croix Valley SC Phillip Oren Wranglers David Skavlen Lakeland SC Lee and Lady Shannon Cushman Gary Durgin Mini Cars Gary and Lady Joyce Kiger Ron and Lady Julie Jenkins Arlen and Lady Gloria Christensen George and Lady Marcia Seybold Jim Stelsel Jr Dave Dewey Terry and Lady Renae Boydston Kevin and Lady Diane Severson Erik and Lady Paula Severson and Lilly Lance and Lady Amber Severson John Gale Hendrickson Camel Patrol James Thomas and David Sierrra and Cameron Robert and Lady Therese Severson Robert and Lady Jodi Ott Don and Lady Betty Glaaser Komplin Michael Meinke Tom and Lady Diane Thompson Bob and Lady Amy Hering Michael and Lady Gloria Gentz Al Heinkel Roxanna Jackson Musky Shrine Club Steve Mary Ellen Peterson P P Timber Shrine Club Steve Mary Ellen Peterson P P Wausauken Shriners Doug Jennifer Turner Camel Patrol Mini Cars Directors Staff Mound View Shrine Club Zor Clowns Harold Alicia Jaxon Mini Cars Steve Livingston Mini Cars Dale Deb Olson Sahara Shrine Club Rodney Mary LaBlanc Mavericks Southwest WI Shrine Club Larry Julie Riemenschneider St Croix Valley SC December 2022 Zor Zephyr Magazine Page 5
Day of Light A journal of my day November 12th 2022 GM Tourville The Shriner Masonic Day of Light was an amazing day for Wisconsin Freemasonry Nearly 60 new men raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason I thought I d journal the day as a way of sharing my thoughts 6 15 Wake up Yes I know it s nice to sleep in not miss the 4 45 wake up calls I ll be honest I loved growing up on a dairy farm but I do 8 00 I arrive at Tripoli Shrine in Milwaukee to be greeted by a huge crowd of Brothers excited about their day I was able to chat briefly with Matt Wright Tripoli Potentate to thank him for his efforts to make today happen Jeremy Koss put together one heck of an event I address the crowd of 24 men ready to begin their journey as Freemasons My brothers what a great time to be a Freemason in the State of Wisconsin I m proud to announce by the completion of today s activities we will be 100 in new Master Masons raised vs 2021 Up nearly 70 As a reminder being bigger does not make us better but it does allow us to do more things It is our responsibility to make more Masons It is also our responsibility to take good men and make them better Don t lose sight of this responsibility today I m proud of what we do Each of you that sits in this room currently as a Master Mason has found value in this Fraternity Something you do every single day For those of you that are not yet Master Masons today begins your journey It will be a very full day We have a lot to teach you The lessons of Freemasonry are absolutely amazing I encourage you to internalize as much as possible today tomorrow and every day that you are a Master Mason We will be clear on what we expect of you but you need to know a significant part of being a Freemason is self development I challenge each of you to find your value in Freemasonry every day Today is unique because these Masonic Day of Lights are being facilitated one of our appendant organizations the Shriners Becoming a Shriner may be where you find value at some point in your Masonic career Make no mistake your 1st obligation is to your Lodge After today you will need to demonstrate to your Lodge that you have learned the lessons of our degrees Once you ve proved to them that you ve internalized these lessons you are free to seek value wherever you can find it It will not be a challenge Our fraternity is amazing Let the journey begin 9 00 I m on my way to Beja Shrine On my drive I participate via phone in our III Pillars Senior Living Communities Board of Directors meeting What an amazing leadership team we have in place at III Pillars Lots of great things happening there Amazing care for our residents and a huge expansion project to dramatically increase our impact going forward You should be extremely proud of III Pillars I found out later that I could have stopped in at Sheboygan Lodge as they were conferring a Master Mason degree today Page 6 Zor Zephyr Magazine www zorshriners com
10 45 I arrive at Beja Shrine in Green Bay and greet John Van Lanen Beja Potentate Another great crowd and another 16 guys excited about their Masonic journey A big Thank You goes out to Chris Skipper Young who put together a fantastic event It s 11 30 and time to head out for my biggest drive of the day but wow the spaghetti smells great 11 30 I begin my drive across this beautiful state to greet Zor Shrine and their team My drive was interesting with several patches of blinding white snow Not enough to collect on the road but certainly impacting my vision Along the way I fulfilled my obligation as our Senior Grand Deacon Joe Thompson says by stopping at a Kwik Trip 2 45 I arrive at the LaCrosse Masonic Center to another huge crowd very excited as they re nearing the end of their day I was excited too because I knew I was able to perform one of my favorite parts as King Solomon in the 2nd section of our Master Mason degree Jacob Schultz put on a fantastic event and Rod LaBlanc Zor Potentate not only facilitated the day but took a huge part in the MM degree with me 15 more guys beginning their journey into our unbelievable Fraternity 6 00 I begin my travel home back to Mukwonago Of course I must stop for a Burger and a beverage while I catch a little bit of college football highlights at my favorite Burger joint in the Dells with our Grand Orator Kevin Gruber 11 10 I pull into my garage safely at home The total for the day 553 miles 8 hours and 31 minutes of driving Absolutely worth it Nearly 60 men join our fraternity in one day Tons of awareness created for our Shrines I know that a lot of those Brothers in attendance and several of those that joined today once they prove their knowledge of the Master Mason degree to their home Lodge will seek out membership in our Shrine Temples I look forward to the Scottish Rite Masonic Day of Lights scheduled for February 4th 2023 and the York Rite Masonic Day of Light in April I ve said many times the Masonic Day of Light is an option for your Lodge and our new Brothers It s your culture You make the decision if it s right for your Lodge and for the new Brother that s joining our Fraternity An unbelievable day We had members of Wisconsin Freemasonry Leadership team at each location All of us carry the same message and all of us work for you to make our fraternity better I d again like to Thank Tripoli Potentate Matt Wright Beja Potentate John Van Lanen and Zor Potentate Rod LaBlanc for all their help promoting and facilitating an unbelievable day The Shriner Masonic Day of Light will be a great memory for a long time I m proud to be a Freemason Paul T Tourville Grand Master Wisconsin Freemasonry December 2022 Zor Zephyr Magazine Page 7
DECEMBER Sunday Jan 1st Happy New Years Friday Dec 2nd Divan Meeting 2 nd 2 00 PM 4 00 PM Radisson Hotel La Crosse 200 Second Street South La Crosse WI Friday Dec 2nd Appreciation Dinner 2 nd Reception 5pm Dinner 6pm Saturday Dec 3rd Zor Fall Ceremonial 3 rd 8 00 AM 9 00 PM Radisson Hotel La Crosse 200 Second Street South La Crosse WI Wednesday Dec 7th Lakeland S C Christmas Party 7 th 5 00 pm Social 6 30 Dinner Stoughton Country Club 3165 Shadyside Dr Stoughton WI Friday Dec 9th St Croix Shrine Club Christmas Party 9 th Social 5 30 PM Dinner 6 30 PM Beef and Turkey Buffet 30 00 per person Ready Randy s Sports Bar Grill 1492 131st St New Richmond WI Toy drive for Shriners Children s Twin Cities 12th Monday Dec 12th First Lady Mary s Birthday Sun Dec 18th Heart of Wisconsin Shrine Club Christmas Party 18th 3 00 PM 6 00 PM Lake Arrowhead Golf Course 1195 Apache Ln Nekoosa WI 25th Sun Dec 25th Merry Christmas WGA4KIDS FUNDRAISER Page 8 Camel Patrol s Chief Rabban Party 5 00 PM 8 00 PM Rex s Innkeeper 301 N Century Ave Waunakee WI Social at 5 00 PM Dinner at 6 30 PM JANUARY Radisson Hotel La Crosse 200 Second Street South La Crosse WI Saturday Jan 7th Saturday Jan 14th Zor Shriners Annual Meeting 11 15 AM 3 00 PM Radisson Hotel La Crosse 200 Second Street South La Crosse WI Ladies Luncheon at 11 15 am Men s Luncheon at 11 45 am Annual meeting will be called to order at 1 00 pm Saturday Jan 14th Zor Shriners Fez Party 4 30 pm 10 00 pm Radisson Hotel La Crosse 200 Second Street South La Crosse WI Social hour starts at 4 30 pm Dining room opens at 5 30 pm Live entertainment starts at 7 30 PM The WGA4Kids fundraiser auction and dinner was held on Friday November 4th and raised 11 000 for the Twin Cities Wheelchair Fund Many thanks to all who came to the dinner and auction and to those who donated items bid on items and purchased items Zor Zephyr Magazine www zorshriners com
Camel Patrol s Chief Rabban Party to Honor the 2023 Potentate Zor s Camel Patrol will hold its annual Chief Rabban Party on Saturday Jan 7 2023 at Rex s Innkeeper 301 N Century Ave Waunakee WI Party Chairman Jim Stelsel said that the traditional party to honor the Chief Rabban Al Brueggen and his Lady Penny which is held before Zor s Annual Meeting and Election to honor the Noble who moves up to the post of Potentate on January 14 2023 It allows the future Potentate an opportunity to give a preview of some of the events he has planned during his year as Potentate Chairman Stelsel said the social hour will begin at 5 00 P M with dinner at 6 30 P M As in past years there will be a choice of four entrees Tenderloin Prime Rib Shrimp and Chicken Cordon Bleu all with potato salad roll and desert The cost for each entr e will include milk tea coffee dessert tax and tip Due to the choice of entrees all Nobles and Ladies must fill out the accompanying coupon and send it with their preference marked and a check made payable to Zor Shrine Camel Patrol for the number of dinners being ordered by December 23rd Stelsel said He also promised door prizes and great fun and sociability NOTE IF YOU WANT TO PAY YOUR 2023 DUES OF 10 PLEASE ADD IT TO YOUR CHECK Camel Patrol s Chief Rabban Party Saturday January 7 2023 Rex s Innkeeper in Waunakee Cocktails 5 00 PM Dinner 6 30 PM Tenderloin 47____________ Prime Rib 39_________ Shrimp 30 ___________Chicken Cordon Bleu 30 __________ Number of Reservations _________Total amount of check enclosed ________ Name________________________________________________ Phone _____________________________ Address__________________________________________________________________________ All prices include tax tip Make Checks payable to the Zor Shrine Camel Patrol Reservation Deadline Dec 23rd Send reservations to Jim Stelsel Party Chairman 1705 Hooker Ave Madison WI 53704 Calendar Raffle Winners November 2022 20 00 Lisa Kreul Madison 53711 20 00 Lisa Reilly Barneveld 53507 20 00 Charlie Webster Ellsworth 54011 20 00 Matt Rezin Warrens 54666 100 00 Becky Soderholm Cottage Grove 53527 20 00 Aaron Opper Wausau 54401 20 00 Jen Cuskey Rice Lake 54868 20 00 David Vargas Cedarburg 53012 20 00 John Tronnes Edgerton 53534 20 00 Lexie LaBlanc Montello 53949 20 00 John Reeser Berlin 54923 100 00 Karl Katuin New Lisbon 53950 20 00 Kevin Sorenson Marathon 54448 20 00 Emma Olson Watertown 53094 20 00 Fran Jensen Cottage Grove 53527 20 00 Evan Sorenson Hartland 53029 20 00 Jim Trouten Winona MN 55987 20 00 Donald Ross Elroy 53929 100 00 Mike Hedrick Watertown 53098 20 00 Larry Riemenschneider Amery 54001 20 00 Brandon Duoss Janesville 53546 20 00 Jon Rush Black River Falls 54615 20 00 Jeff Schaefer Wisconsin Rapids 54494 200 00 Dale Brathol River Falls 54022 20 00 Floyd Herschberger Pardeeville 53954 100 00 Rod Johnson Watertown 53094 20 00 Emma Zrostlik Long Grove IA 52756 20 00 Jason Bauer Durand 54736 20 00 Clarice Rush Black River Falls 54615 150 00 Ben Hurd Fond Du Lac 54935 December 2022 Zor Zephyr Magazine 1 230 00 Total Prizes Page 9
ZO R Zor Shriner s annual meeting and election of officers will be held on Saturday January 14 2023 at the Radisson Hotel 200 Harborview Plaza in downtown La Crosse Reservations for hotel rooms can be made by contacting the Radisson at 608 784 6680 and mentioning Zor Shriners 2023 Promo Code ZOR23 Rooms for both Friday January 13 and Saturday January 14 2023 are rated at 109 per night The room reservation deadline is Friday December 16 2022 The ladies and men will be having lunch in separate rooms but having a similar meal the All American BBQ Lunch consists of pasta salad smokehouse potato salad lodge chips bakery fresh rolls grilled meats all the usual and appropriate condiments assorted cheeses fresh toppings lettuce tomato onion and pickles plus cookies and brownies for dessert The ladies lunch starts at 11 15 am and will be on the 1st floor in the Wisconsin room After lunch ladies will enjoy a Sip Paint Party beginning at 12 30 pm If ladies choose not to participate in the Sip Paint you will have free time to explore La Crosse or relax at the hotel prior to Installation Those attending the Paint Sip Party will be completed in time to change and get ready for Installation The men s lunch starts 11 45 am and will be on the 2nd floor in the Minnesota Room Please RSVP by December 31st COUPON Annual Meeting Lunches Radisson Hotel La Crosse January 14 2023 Noble Name Phone Lady Name Address Ladies lunch 30 00 per person starts 11 15 am Men s Lunch Amount enclosed 30 00 per person starts 11 45 am Reservation and payment must be received by deadline date December 31 2022 Please make checks Payable To Zor Shriners MAIL TO Todd Wohlert 1116 Spruce Drive La Crescent MN 55947 ANNUAL FEZ PARTY The annual celebration to present the newly elected Potentate his official fez will follow the annual meeting and installation on Saturday January 14 2023 at the Radisson Hotel in La Crosse Following the installation a social hour starts at 4 30 p m in the hospitality room on the 8th floor in room 823 Mississippi Suite and served by the Zor Hosts The Radisson Hotel ballroom will open at 5 30 p m for a meal featuring a choice of 2 entrees house made Focaccia crusted walleye with champagne cream sauce OR bacon cherry pinwheel pork loin a mixed green salad dinner bread with butter sour cream whipped Yukon gold potatoes Chef s choice fresh vegetable and strawberry vanilla cream layer cake with coffee After dinner the Nobility will be entertained by a live performer in the hotel ballroom Following the entertainment the rest of the evening will be held in the Zor hospitality Room 823 Reservations must be made by using the coupon below and mailed by December 31 2022 to Todd Wohlert 1116 Spruce Drive La Crescent MN 55947 Meal cost is 40 00 per person and payable to Zor Shrine COUPON Annual Fez Party Radisson Hotel La Crosse January 14 2023 at 5 30 pm Name s Phone Address Pinwheel pork 40 00 per person Walleye Total amount enclosed 40 00 per person Reservation and payment must be received by deadline date December 31 2022 Please make Checks payable to Zor Shriners Mail to Todd Wohlert 1116 Spruce Drive La Crescent MN 55947 Page 10 Zor Zephyr Magazine www zorshriners com
Zor s Annual Meeting Officer Election and FEZ Party Zor Shriners annual meeting and election of officers will be held on Saturday January 14 2023 at the Radisson Hotel 200 Second Street South La Crosse WI Rooms are available for both Friday and Saturday nights for a cost of 109 00 per night use code Zor23 CUT OFF DATE FOR THE ZOR ROOM BLOCK IS DECEMBER 16th Call the hotel at 608 784 6680 and mention Zor Shriners 2023 Promo Code ZOR23 The ladies luncheon will start at 11 15 a m The men s luncheon will start at 11 45 a m The Annual meeting will start promptly at 1 00 p m Following the annual meeting and election at approx 3 00 p m ladies family and friends are invited to attend the public installation Cash Bar begins at 4 30 p m Dinner at 5 30 p m Live entertainment at 7 30 p m Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Take this time to celebrate you and your family We hope this season and the New Year are filled with warmth comfort and good cheer Christmas is a time for family and fellowship We wish you nothing but the best that the season has to offer The LaBlanc s Illustrious Sir Rodney Lady Mary and Family December 2022 Zor Zephyr Magazine Page 11
Mitch Behlke Queen Antioch Temple No 113 Daughters of the Nile 85 S Stoughton Rd Madison WI Noble Ralph and I spent 8 spectacular days with the Shriner family and friends October 19 26 2022 on the Shriners Fall Tour Potentate Rod and Lady Mary did a terrific job in organizing this awesome trip I post our pictures for all to enjoy The weather was cooperative and the autumn colors were magnificent The stop at Niagara Falls brought back memories for Ralph and me 52 years ago we stopped there on our honeymoon The Rock n Roll Hall of Fame took us back to our youth with The Beatles and Elvis music Hershey Chocolate World was sweet Enjoyed a trolley ride around the town with a docent giving us a detailed history Milton Hershey s philosophy of life and love of eduShriners Fall Tour cation is implied in his philanthropy be honest train yourself and love God and your fellowman Sounds familiar to the Masonic principles of life The Amish way of life was extremely interesting Everyone enjoyed a most delicious homecooked meal at the home of the Fisher family and was introduced to Shoofly pie The Amish social media communication is a small phone booth Their form of transportation is very basic pedal bikes for trips up to 5 miles and horse drawn buggies Enjoyed a ride on the Strasburg Railroad including a lunch in a railroad car Gettysburg was an awe inspiring historical place to stand on the same ground as the soldiers To imagine a battle in the open farm fields was unbelieveable The conditions these men went thru were brutal I think of the surgeons nurses and women volunteers Niagara Falls who cared for the wounded and how they endured the most gruesome experiences Flight 93 Memorial was a somber but proud place to visit The 93 footTower of Voices with 40 chimes represented the voices of the 40 courageous passengers and crew who gave their lives to save others Great fun with old friends and making new Waiting to play another game of euchre Had the best bus driver who exhibited his passion for what he does This is the way to enjoy a trip I was very proud of our Daughters of the Nile group who joined the tour Carol Gorsuch Dorothy Gant Diane Amundson Mitch and Ann Becker A Riverboat dinner cruise was a wonderful way to wrap up this fantastic trip I will remember this event with friends forever Nothing more important in this world than family friends and fun Thank you Potentate Rod and Lady Mary Merry Christmas to Everyone Proud to be a Daughter of the Nile Queen Mitch Behlke Mitchrn507 hotmail com 920 988 0608 Amish Phone Booth Page 12 Zor Zephyr Magazine www zorshriners com Strasburg Railroad
YOUR CONTACTS ZOR Shrine Units CAMEL PATROL Jim Stelsel Jr 608 770 5204 MADISON CLOWNS Paul McCallum 608 931 0849 DIRECTORS STAFF Mark Severson 608 628 2688 FIREHOUSE JESTERS Jim Kielley 608 788 2594 FUNSTERS Randy Webb 715 572 3807 IMAGINEERS ZOR Shrine Clubs FLAMBEAU Robert Grunseth 715 532 7311 GREEN COUNTY Nicholas Baker 608 293 0796 Paul Wharton 715 634 1320 HEADWATERS Roger Reas 715 661 1185 HEART OF WISCONSIN Jeff Schaefer 715 459 5440 INDIANHEAD Chris Peters 715 630 9143 Harlan Dodge 715 296 0485 Jacob LaBlanc 608 617 9776 Kevin Greeno 608 780 2498 MAVERICKS MIDGETS Tyson Swan 608 697 7629 MINI CARS Miles Bradley 608 289 1628 MUSKY CYCLE PATROL Chuck Stene 715 791 8240 PIPES AND DRUMS Daniel Stormont 608 426 4788 ROAD RUNNERS Mike Kastens 715 497 7527 SAWDUSTERS Mike Hayden 715 495 0258 TIN LIZZIES Edward Michels 715 877 3104 VETERANS PATROL Ray Burrows 715 228 2631 WAUSAUKEN SHRINERS Kevin Sorenson 715 581 0553 WRANGLERS Daniel Elmer 608 669 2618 Disclaimer LACROSSE LAKELAND Ron Jenkins 608 835 3588 MADISON Dale Holmen 608 513 2570 MASCOUTIN Kevin Reilly 920 765 4333 MECCA Robert Keene 608 343 0075 MEHARA Randy Johnston 715 210 0500 MOUNDVIEW Karl Gant 608 523 4714 PINE RIVER VALLEY Jon Rossing 608 604 6117 ROCK COUNTY Jeff Lichtfuss 608 752 2811 SAHARA Rodney Johnson 920 941 0235 SOUTHWESTERN WI Daniel Sedgwick 608 778 1878 ST CROIX VALLEY Carl Gaulke 715 425 6698 If this contact information for your unit club is not correct please contact the ZOR office to update the information Also please ensure that you provide a copy of your updated officers to the office as soon as you are able December 2022 Birthdays HAYWARD MUSKY TIMBER Richard Dennis 612 210 3007 Phillip Johnson Bernard Kahl Jr Robert Burgfechtel William Lind Andrew Gavin David Dewey Daniel Sedgwick Gerald Berg William Wadephul Jon Grinde Larry Ryan Benjamin Cole Walter Oravez Kenneth Claussen Alvin Arnold Jr Matthew Brigson John Peirson Richard Brommer Harold Geller John Hendricks Robert Salisbury David Dunahee Lloyd Laskowski Richard Indermuehle Vernon Smith Brian Miller Larry Meier Roger Babcock Larry Hoyer Rick Schnabel Donald Sowle Darrell Smith Lawrence Ganske Nathaniel Goehe George Seybold II Hollis Herbison Joseph Silverberg E D Fennie Jeffrey Symes William Cress Jr Arthur Leinus Jason Nelson David Frogner R W Felland Richard Mitchell Gari Spagnoletti Richard Rausch Dellar Gilbertson Robert Outhouse Lawrence Meyers P G M Carl Gaulke Jeffrey Kuschel Joseph Fleming Erick Severson Richard Hayden Wayne Steinhorst Larry Tronrud Scott Smith Mark Hink Alex Roelli Donald Havlicek Terrance Mc Shane Bruce Fransway Terry Boydston Steven Dehnert Kevin Schulte James Bossingham Jason Warnecke VACATIONLAND Leonard Pickett 608 963 0860 YOSHI Ron Malcolm 608 387 9421 December 2022 Zor Zephyr Magazine Page 13
ZOR Shrine Fall Potentate Tour Ready to Roll More than 40 Shriners Ladies and friends enjoyed 8 days of history and heritage fun and fellowship as they traveled to the Eastern United States A bus a train a trolley and a paddleboat Wisconsin Illinois Indiana Ohio New York Pennsylvania Kentucky and Canada Many of the travelers started the day before the trip with the Honored Ladies Lunch ZOR Shrine Stated Meeting a great dinner and a stay at the Holiday Inn Express in Madison The trip started with a dinner and shopping at The Das Dutchman EssenHaus Restaurant in Middlebury Indiana This was not the original destination but an accident which left an entire community without electricity led us to this great meal A stop in Cleveland at the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame proved to be an interesting stop where everyone found a favorite singer or group that brought back many memories and good times After arriving at our hotel for the evening a few travelers from our group ventured down to view the nightly Niagara Falls light display Outstanding Cincinnati River Boat Dinner Blue Gate Inn Shipshewana Indiana Page 14 Zor Zephyr Magazine www zorshriners com
Niagara Falls New York Rock N Roll Hall of Fame Cleveland OH LONG LIVE ROCK December 2022 Zor Zephyr Magazine Page 15
A short bus ride took us to the Buffalo Botanical Gardens where we were able to view a variety of plants and flowers Traveling through New York and Pennsylvania to our next stop we were able to enjoy the splendid fall colors along through the Allegheny and Appalachian Mountains and along the Susquehanna River The colors were definitely at their peak Everything Chocolate Our 4th day took us to the Hershey Chocolate World where we enjoyed a historical tour of Hershey world while riding in a Hershey Kiss Interesting to watch the process of making chocolate and enjoy the free samples Also plenty of time for shopping before we embarked on the tour of Hershey PA aboard a Trolley with a guide We learned about Milton Hershey and his failures in life before finally starting the successful Hershey Plant Mr Hershey believed in giving back and started a school for children and built numerous companies throughout Hershey His Foundation continues to provide both public and private education for youth and any student who graduates from the Hershey High School receives a large scholarship for college Hershey was quoted as saying What good is money unless you use it for the benefit of the community and of humanity in general A great philanthropy Later that afternoon we watched a film about an Amish youth and his choice to stay with the Amish or leave their community A step on guide took us around Lancaster area highlighting several Amish sites and homes Our day ended with a delicious meal of baked chicken beef roast and Shoofly pie served in an Amish home How much fun to visit with them and learn about their family history Day 5 found us on board an authentic steam train as we traveled through 2500 acres of Amish Country aboard the Strasburg Railroad America s Oldest continuously operating railroad Lunch was in a railroad car at the Casey Jones Restaurant Originally opened in 1970 you can still imagine yourself in a dining car Leaving Strasburg we drove to Gettysburg for the Cyclorama presentation of the Battle of Gettysburg and Museum giving everyone a background for tomorrow s Battlefield Tour All Aboard Gilberto The only Amish bus driver you ll ever see Strasburg Railroad Pennsylvania Page 16 Zor Zephyr Magazine www zorshriners com
Day 6 started with a step on guide gave us all a history lesson as traveled through the 6000 acre battlefield and learned about those fatal 3 days in 1863 More than 1300 monuments markers and memorials tell the story of the battle and the men who fought there From Gettysburg we drove to Stoystown PA where we saw the National Memorial for Flight 93 Due to the actions of the 40 passengers and crew the attack on the US Capital was prevented The memorial includes brick walls marking the flight path a walking path to the Wall of Names and Memorial Plaza and the open field along with many pictures giving detailed information about the day The Tower of Voices is a 93 foot tall memorial which hold 40 wind chimes representing the passengers and crew The chimes create 40 tones voices that represent the serenity of the site Day 7 took us to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton Ohio Since 1963 the Hall of Fame encompasses those in the field who were exceptional figures players coaches owners and office personnel Currently there are 362 members of the Hall of Fame Welcome to Hershey World Mighty Casey Statue Dinner in an Amish Home Pro Football Hall of Fame Gettysburg December 2022 Zor Zephyr Magazine Page 17
Our last night concluded with a dinner Cruise aboard the BB Riverboat Boarding in Newport KY we traveled up and down the Ohio River enjoying the evening skyline of Cincinnati Sightseeing and dancing were a wonderful way to end the trip As we headed back to Wisconsin new friends exchanged stories emails and phone numbers Memories we will all hold for a lifetime Riverboat Cruise on the Ohio River Flight 93 Memorial A Night of Dice Potentate Issues a Challenge to all Nobles Page 18 Zor s Potentate Ill Sir Rodney LaBlanc issues a challenge to all Zor Nobles Not only is Shrine about helping children Shrine is also about family our personal families and our Shrine Family We are all aware that our Shrine membership numbers are declining In order to keep our organization alive and functioning each one of us needs to work to help keep our membership numbers growing I challenge every Noble in Zor to join the Shrine Legacy Program Do this by bringing in family members to the Shrine sons grandsons sons in law nephews brothers cousins etc Share your pride in the Shrine with your family A special celebration will be held next fall winter for anyone who brings in new members this year and joins the Shrine Legacy Program For questions about the Shrine Legacy Program or the Challenge contact Noble Rodney LaBlanc at 608 617 6602 Zor Zephyr Magazine www zorshriners com
MIKE KASTENS NEW RICHMOND Greetings Nobles and Ladies We are closing in on the end of 2022 and there are still Nobles who have not paid their 2022 dues along with their 2023 dues Imperial by laws state all past and current dues must be paid by December 31 2022 If you fail to pay your dues on January 1 2023 you are not eligible to participate in any Shrine functions These functions include being able to vote or participate on any matters for both your respective clubs and units You will not be able to attend or vote at the Annual meeting for ZOR ZOR MEMBERSHIP MUSINGS If you are having financial difficulty or some other catastrophic issue that may prevent you from paying your dues please reach out to your respective club for assistance If for some reason your club is not able to assist you then please reach out to ZOR for assistance The goal of ZOR is not to suspend any Noble for not being able to pay your dues This can be managed discreetly and it will remain confidential with the office At the Annual Meeting on January 14 2023 we will be doing a 100 membership card check making sure everyone attending the meeting has paid their dues If you do not have your membership card with you or you are not current on your dues you will not be able to attend the meeting This is both a ZOR and Imperial by law that we follow We will be scanning every Nobles membership card for two reasons one to make sure you are current on your dues and two is to record the number of Nobles who have attended the Annual Meeting Finally I would like to wish all of the Nobles their Ladies and their families a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Remember if you have any questions or concerns about your membership please feel free to contact me Fraternally yours Mike Kastens 2022 Membership Chairman Office Number 608 833 6343 ext 5 Cell 715 497 7527 Email Address mrkastens gmail com Where HOPE and HEALING Meet This Holiday Season Providing the Most AMAZING Orthopedic Care Plastic Surgery and Rehabilitation to Children Regardless of Families Ability to Pay or Insurance Status Sprains Sports Injuries Stable Fractures Limb Differences Orthopedic Conditions of Cerebral Palsy Spina Bifida Osteogenesis Imperfecta Neuromuscular Disorders Cleft Palate Appointments Referrals 773 385 KIDS To donate visit LovetotheRescue org December 2022 Zor Zephyr Magazine Page 19
DONATIONS Shriners Children s Chicago IN MEMORY OF DONOR Susan Renn Mongiat Russ Hunt Janesville Western Star F AM 55 John Debbi Thorstad Donation Parade To Glory PTG Southwest Wisconsin Shrine Club Shriners Children s Dayton IN MEMORY OF DONOR Jerry Hauschildt Doris Hoffman Shriners Children s Twin Cities IN MEMORY OF Ted Bissell Patsy Seifert Rose Harley Eunice Moody James Sockness In Honor of Zor Road Runners DONOR St Croix Valley Shrine Club Barbara Parish Pam Mousel Carl Brenda Gaulke Pearl Christensen Chuck Vicki Ulrich Scott Tama Schmidt Jack Diane Thomas Larry Annell Nelson Indianhead Shrine Club Tom Julie White Donor Douglas Cheryl Hoffman Shriners Children s Tampa DONOR DONATIONS Robert Faye Hale Shriners Hospitals HOSPITAL TRANSPORTATON for Children IN MEMORY OF Chicago Diane Price DONOR Chuck Cheryl Porter SHC Chicago Donation Donor In Memory of Donor Dawn Beedy Parade To Glory PTG Veterans Patrol Todd Jae Werndli Norma Jenkins Heart of WI Shrine ClubNancy Peckham General Fund Donor Donations Parade To Glory PTG La Crosse Shrine Club Breakfast with Santa Fundraiser Wausaukan Shriners Cookie Sales Cycle Patrol Izzy Henze Donation Florence Sunde Donation Arlie Fahrney Membership Fund Parade To Glory PTG SHC Twin Cities Donor Heart of WI Musky Cycle Patrol HOSPITAL REPS In Memory Of Dale Viney Lori Ann Langer Gordon Behling Donation Breakfast with Santa Fundraiser In Memory of Nancy Nelson Dale Anderson Donation Page 20 with Santa Fundraiser Breakfast UWW Football Fundraiser HOSPITAL DADS DRIVER RIDER Monte Steiber Ken Meyer Allen Coenen Kevin Greeno Mark Jerdee Kevin Greeno Al Coenen Bill McClain Bob Calverley Ken Olm Dora Johnston Bob Calverley Ken Olm Schelley Schoville Rick Fry Schelley Schoville Ken Meyer DRIVER RIDER Bob Calverley Sandy Calverley Schelley Schoville Monte Steiber Schelley Schoville Monte Steiber Dale Anderson Jerry Thompson Dale Anderson Jerry Thompson Dora Johnston Sandy Wayne Dora Johnston Leonard Pickett Monte Steiber MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS Zor Shriners Membership Fund Shriners Children s Chicago Zor Shriners Endowment Fund Shriners Children s Twin Cities Zor General Fund Shriners Children s Ohio Friends of the Zephyr Fund Zor Hospital Patient Transportation Fund MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE AS MARKED ABOVE AND MAIL TO Zor Shriners 6510 Grand Teton Plaza Suite 204 Madison WI 53719 In Memory Honor Of ______________________________________________________ Please acknowledge gift to the family Name __________________________________________________________________ Address ________________________________________________________________ City ____________________________________ State ________ Zip______________ Please acknowledge gift to the Donor Via Email ____________________________________________________________ Name __________________________________________________________________ Address ________________________________________________________________ City ___________________________________ State ________ Zip ______________ GIVE PARADE TO GLORY CREDIT TO CLUB OR UNIT Donor Carl Brenda Caulke Larry Annell Nelson Christopher Libbey Dean LeMay Karen Langer Evelyn McGee Don LeMay Hospital Transportation Ronald E Gabrielson 04 25 22 Janesville WI Robert J Madalon 05 24 22 Baraboo WI Leroy Phipps 08 03 22 Austin TX Richard C Hougom 09 09 22 Onalaska WI James W Jim Craney 10 20 22 Mazomanie WI James M Sockness 10 22 22 Rice Lake WI Russell Russ Hunt 11 01 22 Baraboo WI David Herbert Finley 11 03 22 Prescott WI DaWayne Schatzka 1 8 2022 Westfield WI Robert Obmascher 2 13 2022 Prairie du Chien WI Roger Aderman 11 16 2022 Rice Lake WI Roger Sedgwich 12 2 2022 Potosi WI Dale Anderson 608 490 0158 Board of Governors Shriners Children s Chicago 773 385 5400 Matt Hughey 202 251 6913 Associate Board Member Shriners Children s Chicago 773 385 5400 Wausaukan Shriners Robert Hering 715 760 2372 HOSPITAL DADS Board of Governors Donor Miles Candy BradleyRobert Hering Matt Hughey Zor DRIVER Shriners Children s Twin Cities RIDER 612 596 6100 Monte Steiber Ken Meyer Zephyr Magazine www zorshriners com Wausaukan Shriners Nadine Schuh Dora Johnston Sahara SC
in memory of John Sigafus John Thorstad PP Debbi Jerry Balschun PP Diane been hair industry If weinallthe don t do our part toKrueger increase our membership 100 00 Kraig Maiden Rock ranks in Arlen Gloria Christensen Larry Nelson Al Penny Brueggen for 37 years and is the both the Blue Lodge and the Shrine we will cease to exist in the Magazine Lonnie Maiden Bob Rock Amy Hering John Senty Rick Coles Kopp Page 8 Zor 20 00 Zephyr www zorshriners com owner operator of her year 2035 not a one person operation takes Rodney but MaryitLaBlanc Robert KeeneMembership isThomas Julie White hair salon Creating Looks 20 00retain Trentin Holstein relationships Wisconsin Rapids allBrent of us to recruit restore build for our great Miles Candy Bradley Nancy Clausius in Wautoma WI Dawn fraternity to survive 20 00 Chet Elaine GabrisPartridge Merrill Al Anne Becker also enjoys photography If you are a first line signer forNelson a Noble no matter how long he 20 00 Teegan Pardeeville and traveling Donation 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s Ball to be held on May Berghammer Builders and 14 2022 at The Lodge of Sempf Whitley Masons Bermanis 20 00 Preston Gust Mondovi Mauston in Mauston Wisconsin So Walther ifNovitzke you have any Master Johnson Motors who becoming Shriner this isBusiness a greatSolutions opportunity 20 00 Suea Lardahl Durand are interested in Clear Choice for the candidates Another upcoming event isGrill the Shrine Mason Tac Two Bar 100 00 Josh Whitney West Allis Williamson White Fun Day on March 12 2022 at the Masonic Temple in Tomah Amery 20 00 Blue Wisconsin So there are George going toKinney be fun Chevrolet and River fellowship events Stone Creek Custom Interiors upcoming where we can build our membership 20 00 Allen Stai Colfax River Place Dental Inc Main Street Pizza 20 00 Tony Giese Daniel C Sparta Satterlund Optometrist Page 4 Technical Products Inc Zor Zephyr Magazine Amery www zorshriners com 20 00 Michael Hoffman Watertown 8 Motors Page Zor Zephyr Magazine Johnson www zorshriners com Chet 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broker dealer and non bank affiliate of WellsEFargo Mike Kastens 0718 01772 Company 2011 2013 2016 Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC All rights reserved Donald E Bergstrom Jon D Oakland 2022 Membership Chair Willis A Ostrem Scott K Brainard It is that time of year again where the Zor Office needs Robert F Wenrick Allen G Coenen the update all Clubs and Units Officers The current Marshallon H Coon 25 YEARS OF SERVICE 74127 v4 A1695 Calendar Winners FRIENDS OF Raffle THE ZOR ZEPHYR The information above was current as of February 7 2022 when I wrote my article and it could have changed some in a positive way In the future the membership information will be as current Zor 2022 Dues are now past due if you have not paid as possible Attention All Club Unit Officers list can be found on the Zor Website under the Forms tab https zorshriners com forms Please go to your 50 YEARS OF SERVICE list and verify your Officers and then inform Pat at the Louis L Chicquette Walter J Oravez Office at 608 833 6343 or accounting zorshriners Larry W Ryan John H Dodge com if theyS Hetzel are correct or what changes need to be Thomas J Wittmayer Howard made This needs to be done as soon as possible Wallace D Horner Larry L Zimmerman Thank you 55 YEARS OF SERVICE David D Hoffman B Deadman OCharles mhOlt FOrsythe s C Everett L Ellingson Peter J Hoffman Dennis L Jones RW Felland LLC s John C Van Hollen Gene S Grengs Attorneys atMarko Law Probate Business Zelich Eugene R Helgoe Steve Schumacher CFP Corporations Real Estate Managing Director Branch Manager Wills Power of Attorneys 65 YEARSEst OF1939 SERVICE Direct 608 Injury 758 5330 Personal 74127 v4 A1695 This 17 09 of our totalofmembership who have a his wayrepresents upways the ladder to all become Reillywho Motors leaving numerous we can assist owner those Nobles arebefore experiencing balance and areFor considered by Imperial to be in arrears The total the industry the last 5 years Kevin has spent his days as a rural difficult times and it can be done anonymously dollar ofdrives Nobles with abus balance is 14 455 00 Juststaying think mail amount carrier and a school in his free time Along with Upcoming major membership event is the Summer Ceremonial busy with work Kevin has as President the Waushara Area what we could be doing withserved the funds if all ourof membership wiped and Potentate s Ball to be held on May 14 2022 at The Lodge of Chamber of Commerce out that 14 455 00 Mauston Wisconsin So if WINNERS you have any GaryMaster Cuskey PPMasons Judy DONORS in Mauston Dave Stolen 2022 Kevin andattended his FEBRUARY Lady Dawn enjoy outdoor activities such as I will have the Winter session of isthe Midwest Shrine who are interested in becoming a Shriner this a great opportunity Barbara Homann Robert Gorsuch PP Martin Callaway motorcycling bicycling kayaking and hiking with their dogs Graysun 20 00 Debbie Sieinevent the Mondovi Association that was held Lyle in Green Bay middle of February I in memory of PP Garythe Shealycandidates Fox for Another upcoming is the Shrine Mason andwith Carsun Between met my counterparts from different temples on membership Homer Homann DarrellDay Schultzon March Tom Nelson PP 20 00 Tammi Hoesly Monroe Fun 12 2022 at the Masonic Temple in Tomah Kevin andagreed Dawn they and we all that we need to make a concerted effort to Ron Thompson Ray Barb Burrows in memory of Nancy Nelson Wisconsin So there are to Hoffman be fun and fellowship events have 4 daughters going 20 00 Doug Cory River Falls increase our membership in 2022 I will provide more information Allen Heinkel Jerry E Wilkens James Judy Foss upcoming where we can build our membership Megan Carissa Alyssa in Imp future Shirley Sigafus Sir Jimarticles Smith Lady Alice Aaron E DonaldSchmucker Fennie Markesan and Karlie 20 00 Dawn has steve schumacher wellsfargoadvisors com Charles E White Walter F Schar Jr ATTORNEY MANAWA IOLA Wells Fargo Advisors R is aWatson trade name used by Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC 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Mavericks December Meeting The Mavericks had their year end meeting tonight to wrap up some unfinished business from parade season Illustrious Sir Rodney was even presented with a Hiram Solomon Cigar gift box set from the Unit Other members of the Unit were given a cigar by Noble Darrell Smith and the Ladies were all given a container of honey that was made from the honey of Darrell s bees that he keeps It was a fantastic turnout for them Honored Ladies Lunch The Zor Honored Ladies Luncheon for the Madison area was held on Tuesday October 18th More than 40 Divan members and Ladies and guests 7 of them were Honored Ladies enjoyed a Family style luncheon of Broasted Chicken and Beef Pot Roast and all the fixings at Kavanaugh s Esquire Club in Madison Guests enjoyed a presentation by First Lady Mary LaBlanc on the History of Quilts and viewed several quilts she had made and the stories that went with them Several others also shared quilts or stories about quilts All ladies received a Quilted Mug Rug from Mary and flowers for the Honored Ladies A special thank you goes out to Committee members Debbi Thorstad Joan Soderholm and Carol Gorsuch Page 22 Zor Zephyr Magazine www zorshriners com
ZOR MINI CARS Continued from previous page Session 2022 Parade Athletes with either condition can usually return to sports after several months of rest and physical a back brace as part of their recovery which will be custom made for them in our orthotics departm is severely out of alignment or if a child remains in pain after other forms of treatment spinal fusion s our skilled The Zor Shrine Mini Cars finished off experienced physicians the season after doing 9 parades Whitewater Rehabilitation Jefferson Edgerton Albany Lodi McFarland Belleville and 2 in Green Bay for MSA Our team of physical and occupational therapists are highly trained in addressing a multitude of d non operative and post operative management of injuries we are able to tailor our treatment strateg 4 New members Chuck Porter Harold Bone it be using crutches to get around at school or progressing back to playing a high level sport whether 55448 4339 Jason Welch and Terry Boydston joined the We use the most current evidenced based practice when utilizing modalities and strengthening tec mail com and work closely with the medical providers to make sure the patient is making progress and meeting unit and enjoyed their 1st season of parading Specializing in treating pediatrics also gives us a clear lens of how treating a young athlete differs from At the last stated unit meeting which was the importance of using high level training when appropriate Our therapists have additional experien held on October 27th the 2022 officers wheelchair to play basketball a sled to play hockey or a prosthesis to go snowboarding It is crucial to life and not just their performance on the court or the ice but how their rehab will affect their ability to were re elected for another term Captain In conclusion Steve Livingston Lieutenant John Thorstad e 2022 IMPERIAL SHRINE SESSION back in Minneapolis Imperial Sir Bill and Lady Debby Unfortunately it is impossible to eradicate all risks our Minnesota winters or winter sports pose Ho Secretary Treasurer Harold Bone and in u your Divan your Nobility and your Ladies our 150th YEAR as a FRATERNITY our to athletes Wearing a helmet to ski or snowboard o during sports is one way to reduce the riskand of injury ParadeCHILDREN S Chairman Dave Dunahee important to provide the maximum protection to our athletes Wearing good winter attire and using a SHRINERS N and snow can help to reduce the risks of falls when out and about on slippery sidewalks and drivew First meeting for 2023 will be Januaryice26th at Shriners Children s is one of the world s greatest philanthropies and has evolved into an internatio the Winchester Restaurant in Edgerton able to treat many health care issues including orthopedic conditions spinal cord injuries burns and cle 022 care regardless of the families ability to pay Our centers vary regionally in terms of the range of condi r Nobility excited and join us for a FUN FILLED IMPERIAL SESSION IN MINNEAPOLIS We areclinic focused on the diagnosis and treatment of ped Shriners Children s Twin Cities is a specialty Katie Meyer of tions you might have Rooms are still available injuries Initially we served a six state region providing care for some of the most difficult congenital def with their feet facing the wrong way Some of our patients required over a dozen major surgeries befo we have expanded the range of services we offer to include common injuries We recently was our sponsor for the relocated to under one roof we have a skilled and knowledgeable medical team consisting of orthopedic surgeon Lodi radiology Suzie Thetechnicians Duck Dayschild parade and occupational therapists prosthetic and orthotic providers life specialis collaborative approach allows us to treat a wide spectrum of patients with diagnoses ranging from cer on think of us as a resource and partner when you have patients who may benefit from these services and Studio608 LLC Allyce Fisk PA C MMS is an orthopedic physician assistant at Shriners Children s in Woodbury Rebecca Rouse PT DPT is a physical therapist at Shriners Children s Woodbury JerryinO Brien of participating in the parade at the 2022 Imperial Session of Shriners International in ct the Zor Shrine office for more information Road Rescue Towing was our sponsor for the Belleville UFO Days parade Jeffrey A Redmon Your Business Counselor in the St Croix Valley 715 386 0100 175 Second Street South Suite 300 Hudson WI 54016 S V V Y P U N 33 2L PU VY LU ZVU 5 6 17 200 5 2413 S Park St Madison WI 53713 608 257 1004 Your One Stop Shop for Tires Auto Service 3LQH 6W _ 0DUDWKRQ 0DUDWKRQ ORRULQJ QHW MARCH 2022 Zor Zephyr Magazine Continued on next page Comstock Tire December 2022 Zor Zephyr Magazine Page 21 www comstocktire com Page 23
Whitewater Shrine Game UW W Shrine Charity Game Held November 12 2022 The November Zephyr had an article about VIP Payton Kelly In conjunction with the game a raffle drawing thank you to all to purchased tickets is held to benefit Shriners Children s and the Zor Transportation fund Here are pictures of Payton drawing the raffle winners on the field with a few characters and the signed football given the UWW Football Team Page 24 Zor Zephyr Magazine www zorshriners com
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Camel Patrol Dinner Members and their Ladies from the Camel Patrol met at the Esquire Club in Madison for their fall meeting and election of officers It was a great turnout with lots of great discussion MSA 2023 Alexandria MN Save the Date If you are planning to attend or need more information please contact Roger Keller at 651 357 3908 August 23rd 26th 2023 Osman Shriners have invited all Zor Shriners to join them in Alexandria MN for the 2023 MSA Summer Session of MSA They are promising a great time They are encouraging us to bring our families and enjoy everything the resort area of Alexandria Lakes has to offer For more information see the Website https www msa2023 org Page 26 Zor Zephyr Magazine www zorshriners com
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