Medinah Shriner 2018 Summer Magazine

Volume 8, Number 2 Summer 2018MEDINAH SHRINER A Publication of the Medinah Shrine It’s Parade SeasonFraternal Entertainment Zone

MEDINAH SHRINERS In this issue: 3-4 5 Aleikum es Selamu The Potentate’s Message 11 First Lady & Recorders MessagesA non-profit corporation operating under 100 Million Dollar Club 24 - 25 the auspices of Shriners International, 2018 Nobility Ball Pictures 6, 9, 15 Event Photos 18, 42 an Iowa Corporation Event Photos 26 - 40 News of Units, Committees, & SC’sELECTED OFFICERS 2018 William M. KissanePotentate LeRoy C. BaumannChief Rabban Keith M. KoopmanAssistant RabbanHigh Priest & Prophet George E. StimacOriental Guide Donald L. ShewmakeTreasurerRecorder Eric W. Keating Fred S. KaufmanREPRESENTATIVES TO THEIMPERIAL COUNCIL 2018Potentate William M. KissaneAssistant Rabban Keith M. Koopman Additional Photo Credits ~ Medinah Photography ClubPast Potentate 2016 Craig C. Stimpert, P.P.Past Potentate 2017 Lance M. Evans, P.P.Representative Emeritus Robert O. Kuehn, P.P.Representative Ad Vitam Lewis K. MolnarRepresentative Ad Vitam Charles G. Cumpstone, Jr.APPOINTMENTS FOR 2018 Joseph “Jay” Alfirevic ADVERTISING…Captain of the GuardOuter Guard John Wojciechowski If you would like to advertise in this publication, please contact theCeremonial Director Patrick Robin Medinah Office at 630-889-1400 or email [email protected] Ceremonial Master Dwaine A. Churma Advertising prices:2nd Ceremonial Master James Sicinski Full page - $150 per issue - $540.00 all 4 issuesDirector of Units & Frat.Committees James Brotts Half page - $75.00 per issue - $270.00 all 4 issuesParade Marshall Daniel Smith Quarter page - $50.00 per issue - $180.00 all 4 issuesDirector of Shrine Clubs Calvin Tazelaar Bus. Card - $35.00 per issue - $126.00 all 4 issues The Medinah Shriner Magazine is for you, the Nobility, and any and allMEDINAH SHRINER MAGAZINE Jodie Keating articles that you feel may benefit our members will be accepted andChief Editor Richard Schak reviewed for inclusion in an upcoming issue.Chief Photographer Stevens Group Send your articles to:Printing Services [email protected] PLEASE SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERSMedinah Shrine was established in 1883 to provide asocial and entertaining Oasis in the Desert of Chicago.The Shrine is a fraternity based on the MasonicBeliefs of the Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhoodof Man. Medinah was founded to further promote thetenets of Freemasonry, brotherly love, relief and truth.Remembering our creed – Faith, Hope and Charity –the greatest of these being Charity – we founded ourown Charity, the Shriner’s Hospitals for Children®.Nobles, support your Fraternity and your Charity.SUBSCRIPTIONSSubscriptions are included in annual member dues.Cost to purchase a subscription is $15.00 per year.Contact the Recorder’s office if you wish to purchasesubscriptions for family members.MEDINAH SHRINE CENTER550 N. Shriners DriveAddison, IL 60101Tel: 630-889-1400 Fax: 630-705-9907www.medinah.orgFollow Us On:Volume 8 Number 2Summer 20182 Medinah Shriner

The Potentate’s Perspective Summer’s here…and Medinah has been very busy!So, in typical Midwest fashion we went directly from Winter to Summer and broke a record for thewettest May ever, but that didn’t slow down “Mighty Medinah”. We have had many successfulevents since our last magazine was published.We had a full house March 23rd for our Easter Egg Hunt. We had some new entertainment this yearalong with an appearance by the Easter Bunny. “Mr. Puppet” put on a great puppet show for the kidsand we had a Raceway game with electric cars. The Therapy Dogs and the ice cream were a big hittoo.The Ladies Flower Show sold out as did the Marshal’s Whiskey Tasting on April 6th. It was a busynight at Medinah.The Nobility Ball April 14th was also sold out! The Motor Corps and Rick Miller from IdealEntertainment turned Medinah into a Nobility Disco Party that lasted late into the night. A bigTHANKS to everyone that helped and attended. What a party!!!At the Spring Ceremonial on April 28th Patrick Robin and the Ceremonial Divan put on a perfectperformance for our candidates and their families. They all deserve Oscars. Thank You.On May 12th Debbie Jo and I along with Phil Smith, Tracy Burcham (Peanut) Director of the Clownsand his Lady Nui, Eric Coners (Giggles) and the Therapy Dogs Director Jay Reed and Steve Meyn,made a few presentations to Gene Simmons from the band “Kiss” at a small venue in Chicago. Wealso received a nice donation to Medinah from a guest in the audience.That same night, in the Oasis, we hosted Karaoke Night. We packed the house and had lots of laughs. continued on the next page….Summer 2018 3

The Ladies Fashion Show on May 19th “Bling it On” had our Motor Corps presenting the Colors for thePledge of Allegiance, the Highlanders playing tunes that made all the Ladies smile, the Police Unitkeeping a close watch on everything, the Photography Club taking lots of great pictures, and theTherapy Dogs escorting the models down the runway, which was a big hit. The Fashion Show broughtin a record amount of money for Debbie Jo’s project for the Hospital. Thank you to everyone formaking this a huge success.Memorial Day began with breakfast at the Wauconda Lodge. They serve an outstanding breakfast andalso feed the sailors from Great Lakes every year. Thanks for a great job Wauconda Lodge.The Wauconda Parade went off without a hitch. We had great attendance as we showed off all theMedinah Parade Units. What a beautiful day we had. Thank you to all the Clubs and Units forparticipating.Hospital Day on June 3rd was fantastic! The hospital was in full swing with Shriners, their families, andfriends. There were activities, entertainment, and refreshments for all. Isabella Rose, the 2017-2018National Patient Ambassador for Shriners Hospital, was the guest speaker. She reminded us all why wedo what we do...what a great success story! Also, the weather couldn’t have been better for the world’sshortest parade.Keep up to date at www.medinah.org for all the current events we have planned this year.Also, check out all the new pictures taken by the Photography Club and posted by our new webmasterWalter Bamert. Thanks to everyone for their help on the website.I hope everyone enjoys the summer weather and our great Fraternity as we... “Have Fun and Help Kids”“Yours in the Faith”William M . KissanePotentate 2018 2018 Ladies Shirts Medinah Shriner GET ONE BEFORE THEY’RE GONE!! Buy yours at the Red Fez Gift Shoppe at Medinah for $30.00 Limited quantities remain.4

TEMPLE COMMUNICATIONSA MESSAGE FROM MEDINAH’S FIRST LADYI can’t tell you how happy and thrilled I am on how successful our fashion show was….and it’s all dueto you! To the Medinah ladies, the units, the clubs, the Police Unit, Medinah Motor Corps, MedinahHighlanders, the Medinah Therapy Dogs, and the Divan men: a HUGE THANK YOU for all your help inmaking our Fashion Show, “Bling It On”, such a hit. We raised a record amount of money to gotowards the new Sports Medicine program at Shriners Hospital in Chicago. And the bling waseverywhere – even on the models!In addition to all of the upcoming Official Visits, parades, and karaoke nights, there are two fun eventsfor the Ladies that I am really looking forward to. I hope you all plan on attending our GLSACeremonial Session in Grand Rapids, Michigan because my Disco~Pajama Party is BACK! What betterway to have fun than to put on your pajamas, show off your bling, dance, and have fun with ourShriners.I’ve also talked about wanting the ladies of Medinah to have a lot of fun this year. I am going to be“Blinging It Back” to you with an event only for the ladies. Block your calendar on Saturday,September 29th and meet us on the patio by the Oasis for “Everything’s Better With Bling!”. I hope youcan attend, because it’s a night of fun all about you!Until I see you next, may the Bling be with you!Debbie Jo KissaneMedinah’s 2018 First LadyTHE RECORDER’S MESSAGEGood Day Nobles and Ladies,Our parade season is well under way and I hope all of our units, clubs and committees have a safe andprosperous season.We have made some great progress here at our temple: the outside of our building brickwork and entryarea has been power washed and sealed, our landscaping cleanup for the spring and summer has beencompleted, we have installed new updated software for our key fob system, and we now have a key fobentry from the Oasis Patio (and yes all of your key fobs will work.) Our new web site is up and runningand our Medinah Magazine is now available for all to view. If you have not visited our new site pleasetake the time to see some of the new features and we have more improvements on the way. We havemade significant progress on cleaning out our back storage area and still have more to clear. Ouroutside LED lights are about 65 percent completed and should be finished by the end of July or earlyAugust.We have many events happening during our summer season so please check the Medinah websiteCalendar for any changes or additions. The Grand Masters Festival is the 30th of June and we are seeinga number of petitions for it. This festival has not been held in almost 14 years. The Imperial Session isbut a month away, my how time flies.Please remember our Hospital Patient Transportation fund is in desperate need of funds. The high costsfor transportation, food, lodging, and the increase in need has drained our fund.Lastly, if you have a meeting in any of our temple rooms, please do not leave food or pizza boxes layingaround - we get gnats and fruit flies. Remember that other units, clubs, and committees also use thosevery same rooms. And if you smoke a cigar outside please don’t throw your cigar butt on the ground.Take pride in your beautiful temple. Until Next Time Nobles 5 Fred S. Kaufman Recorder Medinah ShrineSummer 2018

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IN MEMORIAMNOBLES VISITED BY THE BLACK CAMEL Marion E. Bell “God rested them in Peace.” Aubry F. Messing David L. Churchill To the land of promised rest, Richard J. Mikyska Michael P. Eleftheriou Their work is done and the setting sun Edward A. Nedza Has sealed their life’s request. George J. Ovington Leonard Ellul They have left this earthly strand Warren C. Scott, Jr.Alexander L. Hutchison For the house beyond the sea. Jimmie N. Sells Donald R. Knapp Though the past is gone, George W. Shiff Martin J. Kuipers They still live on Bernhard C. Thompson Larry T. Laycock To us all ~ Sweet is our memory. Widows of Medinah Nobles Are you a Shriner’s widow or do you know someone who is? Are you looking for a way to stay connected to the Shrine family? Please let them know we are here for them. The Widows of Medinah Nobles was founded in 1982 by Past Potentate Milan Marecek as a way to keep Medinah widows connected. We would love to have you join us for a luncheon and meeting where we gather for fellowship, fun, and to support the Shriner’s Hospital. We meet the 1st Saturday of the month (except May, July, & September). If you are interested in joining our group, please contact Phyllis Amidei at (847) 297-3405. We look forward to meeting you!10 Medinah Shriner

100 Million Dollar Club & Royal Order of the Rose100 Million Dollar Club Royal Order of the RoseThe achievement of raising $100,000,000 will assure In addition, when a Noble contributes $100 or more to themaintenance of the “world’s greatest philanthropy”, and continue Million Dollar Club in the name of a Lady, the Noble not only receiveson a permanent basis the work of the 22 Shriners Hospitals for a 100 Million Dollar Club Certificate, the Lady will also receive a RoyalChildren® in treating and restoring youngsters with orthopedic Order of the Rose Certificate, as well as a rose pin to wear at allproblems and burn injuries to a normal, useful life. You can be Shrine Functions to commemorate her induction into the “Royal Orderan important member of the 100 Million Dollar Club by sending of the Rose”. The donation can be designated on behalf of, or inyour check for $100 (or stating that you have provision in your will memory of, your wife, mother, sister, daughter, granddaughter,giving at least $100) payable to the Shriners Hospitals for Children®, grandmother, aunt, or any other special lady in your life. So Nobles,to the Recorder’s Office at Medinah Shrine Center. honor your ladies by changing the lives of the children in our care.Nobles who make a contribution may also purchase a $100 Millionfez tassel pin, for a fee of $15.00, at the Medinah Office. 100 Million Dollar Club Donors In Honor Of Medinah Temple Member D.J. Duffy_________________________________________________Medinah Shrine Center ❑ I have enclosed my check for $100 payable to the Shriners Hospitals for Children®.550 N. Shriners Drive ❑ I have enclosed a copy of my will (or have added a codicil to my present will) giving atAddison, IL 60101 least $100 to the Shriners Hospitals for Children®.My Pledge ~ ❑ If in honor or memory of a specific person, or with other special intent, please indicateI want to be a member of the “100 Million in the area below:Dollar Club” and a benefactor of the ShrinersHospitals for Children®. Name ……………………………………………………………………………………..Signed: Address ………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………… City ………………………………………………………. State ………. Zip ……….._________________________________________________ 2018 Dues are now due. Please call the office at (630) 889-1400 to pay by credit card OR….. Pay online at medinah.org, Members, Dues & Petitions OR…. mail your check made payable to “Medinah Shriners” to: 550 N. Shriners Drive Addison, IL 60101 Please remember to include your MEMBERSHIP NUMBER.Summer 2018 11

Digital editions of the “Medinah Shriner” magazine are now available on our website Can’t wait for the printed copy to arrive? Now you can view the latest copy of our magazine early or view past issues! Medinah has created an online digital edition of the “Medinah Shriner” magazine. Each publication will be posted on our new website: https://medinah.org/ At the top of our “home page” hover over “Members” and click on “Medinah Shriner Magazines”. A new screen will appear listing the magazine issues. Click on the publication you would like to view and in a moment it will appear. You can enlarge the pages by clicking on the “full screen” icon.12 Medinah Shriner

The photo known as the \"Editorial Without Words\" is probably the most recognized symbol ofShriners Hospitals, yet it was taken almost by accident. Randy Dieter, the photographer,recalled that in 1970, he had been on assignment covering Hadi Temple's annual outing forhandicapped children at the now-defunct Mesker Amusement Park in Evansville, Indiana. \"I was taking shots of the midway and was using my telephoto lens,\" Dieter said. \"I saw a local Shriner walking by carrying a little girl in one hand and her crutches in the other. My camera wouldn't fire. Then they were too close for my lens. I ran past them, but the camera jammed. I had to take my last shot as they walked by. It was the end of the roll. If I had to think about it, I wouldn't have come up with something like that. Fate guides you.\" \"It still seems unreal,\" said Bobbi Jo Wright, the little girl in the photo. \"I have many wonderful memories of the years I was a patient at the St. Louis Shriners Hospital and remember all the fun activities. I was born with cerebral palsy, which resulted in many orthopedic problems that made walking difficult. I had many surgeries at the St. Louis Hospital. They greatly improved my ability to walk.\" Bobbi Jo received her B.A. in English from Anderson University. She is active in her church and teaches SundaySchool. \"I use a cane when I go shopping,\" she said. \"If I'm walking on grassy areas, I usecrutches.\"Today, the famous photo is an integral part of the Shriners Hospitalslogo, and has been reproduced on stained-glass windows, mosaics, tietacs, pins, and in statues. A larger-than-life replica of the \"EditorialWithout Words\" stands outside the International Shrine Headquartersbuilding in Tampa.NOTE: Noble Albert Lanier Hortman, the man in the photo carryingBobbi Jo, passed away on December 6, 2009, two months shy of his 81stbirthday. He lived a full life and was one of the fortunate ones to make aplace in history that will live in time immortal. Noble Al Hortman, 2005Summer 2018 13

Dear Friend, When Tommy was born missing his ankle and foot due to a vascular disruption in his left leg, his parents feared he might never learn to crawl or take his first steps. But thanks to generous supporters like you, Tommy has been experiencing a childhood with \"no limits\". Shriners Hospitals for Children® has treated Tommy since he was an infant. Always active, he was fitted with his first prosthesis when just 1 and he has been on the go ever since! Tommy loves wrestling, soccer, riding his bike, riding his scooter, and climbing. For nearly 96 years, Shriners Hospitals for Children has been making life better for children facing orthopaedic conditions, severe burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and palate. And because of the kindness of good friends like you, we’re able to care for every child who needs us regardless of their families’ ability to pay. Tommy’s parents and parents of other patients can count on us for help, because we can count on you. Together, we’re giving children hope and courage — the support they need to live full, active and happy lives. Thank you for being part of our Shriners Hospitals for Children family. With best wishes and warm regards, Gary J. Bergenske Chairman of the Board Shriners Hospitals for Children14 Medinah Shriner

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News of Units, Committees, & SC’s BLACK HORSE TROOP It has already been a busy Spring for the Black Horse Troop! There has been the Ceremonial, OV’s, Medinah’s monthly Family Dinners, the Flower Show (aka Nature’s Bling), the fashion show - Bling It On, parades of course, and the Hospital Day Parade. Fun times! It promises to be a busy summer as well. If you would like to join the fun, you are welcome at any time to visit the stable located at 24W280 E. St. Charles Road in Carol Stream. We ride every Monday night at 7:30pm but we are at the barn many other times as well. Give us a call and come see what we are all about. Bob @ 847-754-1056. The Medinah Stables currently has some open stalls. It is a great facility located adjacent to the Great Western Trail with 32 stalls. There is both an indoor and outdoor arena and a pasture. If you have a horse, you are looking to board, or know someone who has a horse please have them give us a call. Everyone is welcome!FOX VALLEY SHRINE CLUB2018 Onion Sales – James Mack, President, spearheaded the Club’s onion sales theweekend of May 18th to 20th. Thank you, President James. The Club sold 400 bags ofonions at our normal three sites: two in Geneva – Ace Hardware on West State Street and theformer Orlando’s Pizza location on East State Street, and Lumes Restaurant at the intersectionof Randall Road and Fabyan Parkway in Batavia…with extended sales on the following Fridayand Saturday. President James opened a new sales location at the intersection of Route 47and Route 72 for several days, contributing to the Club’s overall sales success.The following Nobles volunteered to sell one or more shifts: Robert Alley, Walter Bamert, MikeBurcham, Ronald Connelly, Jake DeKoyer, Dusty Dobbs, Dean Erickson, Hal Erickson, OrvGrammer, Glen MacArthur, James Mack, George Metzger, Rick Mickelsen, Jim Ridder, JodySwitzer, Randy Sycks, Phil Vovola, and Jim Wescott.An outstanding WELL DONE is extended to all volunteers. Again, with one or twoexceptions, the Club staffed each sales location with at least two persons for the entire event.WHAT A TEAM! Parades – The Club participated in Medinah’s Medinah Shriner Memorial Day Wauconda parade. Seven Nobles participated – Robert Alley, Walter Bamert, Ron Connelly, Dusty Dobbs, James Mack, Jim Ridder, and Jim Wescott. The Club showed off its newest parade units – the HoverBikes. WOW…what a sight for the spectators, especially the children… who you could hear saying “I want that!” The bikes are small, comfortable, easy to maneuver, requiring only your feet to do all the work. continued on page 28….26

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News of Units, Committees, & SC’s FOX VALLEY SHRINE CLUB (continued) The calliope continues as part of the Club’s parade unit with maestro Robert Alley entertaining the crowds with his magical fingers dancing over the ancient calliope keyboard, filling the airwaves with his amazing electronic music that enthuses all. Fox Valley also participated in the Hospital Day Parade with the following Nobles attending: Robert Alley, Walter Bamert, Dusty Dobbs, Mark Jacobs, Jim Ridder, and Jim Wescott. Great day for the Hospital, and, an even greater day for a PARADE! As usual…the parade was over before it began. As you can see from the smiles on their faces, all enjoyed the parades as well as showing off our antique calliope along with the introduction of the Hoverbikes.. New Member – Congratulations to Phil Vovola, Fox Valley Shrine Club’s newest member. Welcome Aboard Phil! Monthly Meeting - Fox Valley meets monthly to plan events for the year. Meetings begin at 9:30am, the second Saturday, at the Geneva Masonic Building, Second Floor rear entrance. All nobles are welcome to attend and enjoy the special fellowship that nobles exchange when they gather together to promote Medinah, the Shrine in general, our Hospitals, and the Fox Valley SC. All refreshments served are calorie-free and the coffee is brewed fresh. We will see you at our next meeting. We enjoy seeing your Masonic-Shriner smile. Jim Ridder, Scribe 28 Medinah Shriner

GENIESWOW how time flies…50 years ago, in May of1968, Wilbur Schenk and Wayne Gundlachjoined the Medinah Shriners. They jumpedright in and joined the Northwest Shrine Club.At the time, Northwest Shrine Club was one ofthe largest Shine Cubs at Medinah.Wilbur had a vision after watching the TVshow “I Dream of Jeannie” ~ he had the ideaof Genies on a Flying Carpet. He talked aboutthis crazy idea with some of the members ofthe Northwest SC and five Nobles took thebait: Ricard Dickens, Wayne Gundlach, JimRachel, Chuck Carden, and Chuck Peterson.These great nobles are the creators of the first flying carpet Ver.# 1., a go-cart frame with acouple of sticks strapped to the side, and a piece of rug to lay across the top. Now this the late60’s and the SUV at that time was a station wagon, half on the roof, half in the car, strapdown the kids, and off to a parade!! Now the legend has it that after every parade the foldinglawn chairs would come out (you know the ones with the colorful crisscross strapping wrappedaround aluminum tubing) they would open the cooler, named the “War Wagon”, enjoy someCamels Milk, and talk about how they could improve the Flying Carpets. Sometime around1974, the current version (Ver. #231) of the Flying Carpets was created and is what you seetoday. Some of those carpet frames are still in use today!Over the years, many Genies have come and gone, never forgotten, always remembered bysome story, good or bad! Many members of the Flying Carpets have been related, brothers,brother-in-laws, cousins, My Family it’s My Dad, and nephews. But doesn’t matter how you arerelated once you become a Genie…You are Family!! You’re a Genie for life!! On occasions wedo adopt lost Nobles, or their ladies, right Coletta? This year we are celebrating 50 years, just like many units and clubs have done in the past. Each Noble that has been involved with a unit or club, finds themselves with Pride, the Pride of not just being a member of the Shrine, but being active, being apart of “this is that we do”. For me it’s the friendships, not only with in the Flying Carpets, but with other units and clubs of Medinah, and members of other temples. 50 years ago men joined the Shrine and became involved with the Flying Carpets and this year we will remember them. We also celebrate our Ladies. Every other year we have aLadies Appreciation Dinner where we invite all past Genies and their Ladies. We also invite thewidows of the Genies whom have been called from their labors. Like I said before...onceyou’re a Genie, you are family for life!!Today we are very fortunate to have three of the founding members with us: WayneGundlach, Wilbur Schenk, and Richard Dickens. Both Wilbur and Wayne are also celebrating 50years as members of the Medinah Shriners. If you see them, please congratulate them on 50years. Now Richard Dickens, he has been a member of Medinah for 59 years, Richard has alsocompleted a couple of parades this year, making him the one and only Genie that has flownhis Carpet for 50 YEARS!!! continued on page 31…Summer 2018 29

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GENIES (continued)On a personal note, I grew up in Berwyn which is the home of The Houby Day Parade. Mybirthday is in October, around the same time as the Houby Day Parade. The parade was on aSunday the same time that I would have my birthday party. I remember walking up toCermak Road with my cousins to watch the parade. My favorite part of the parade was theFlying Carpets!!...I was just 5 years old.On August 11, 2018 the Medinah Flying Carpets will be hosting a 50th Anniversary PARTY!! Wewill be reminiscing about the past, telling stories, laughing, and toasting those whom havegone before us. We will also be recognizing the Genius Creators of the Flying Carpets!! Pleaseread our flyer for more information. This will be a great event and I hope that you can joinus!!If you are interested in flying a carpet and joining on the fun,please call me or one of the members of the Flying Carpets.We are looking for new members that can put together the100th Anniversary of the Flying Carets… I will leave notes forya…Remember we are all in this together. Get involved with aclub or a unit… Just get involved!! it will make your life richwith friendship!!!Tim DooleyGrand CaliphMedinah Flying CarpetsSummer 2018 31

News of Units, Committees, & SC’s HIGHLANDERS Happy summertime Nobles! The Highlanders are having a great spring and our summer season is cranking up. Just last week we had our family picnic and BBQ at the Oasis. It was a great time with food, fellowship, and a chance to play for and thank our families for the time we are away at parades and practices. Our most recent parades were Park Ridge and Wauconda and the temperature contrasts were pure Chicago. Park Ridge was all of 45 degrees and drizzly while a week later it was 90-95 in Wauconda. Crazy!! We had 21 on the street for Wauconda’s parade, including 13 pipes. Our pipe corps has grown with a number of new and motivated Nobles which is great. If you haven’t heard us lately check us out. Other recent events included playing for the Streamwood Memorial Day ceremony which is always a moving reminder of the cost of freedom. And playing for the kids at the hospital is also a moving reminder of why we do what we do. Yours in the fellowship, John Ludwig LEGION OF HONOR As we are aware from our May meeting we will be dark for June and July. We were present for the Wauconda Parade and the Hospital Day festivities. Our next meeting will be August 1st. We will be selling tickets in support of selling chances for our various raffles. We will need all hands on deck to accomplish these activities. Please reply if you will be able to help sell tickets at this event. We are having two raffles for various items and we will finalize all details at the August 1st meeting. Also, a reminder to sell your tickets for the Sportsman's Raffle as our unit will earn $5.00 back for each book sold: another opportunity to raise money for our unit. Please send all monies and ticket stubs to Scott Olson. Enjoy the weather for these next two months! Respectfully, EMIL DENEMARK, Scribe 32 Medinah Shriner

MINI CHOPPERSMedinah Mini Choppers is a small group of mighty Nobles who have received many awardsthroughout the years. Here are a few of them: * We won 3rd place in the Lombard Lilac Parade. * We were written up last month in the IUOE Union magazine for our participation in the Forest Park, Dundee, and Plainfield St. Patrick's Day parades in March 2018. * We donate thousands of dollars to Shriners Children's Hospital each year. We are proud of our efforts to raise funds for the hospital and for Medinah. * We will be receiving another award this coming November 2018 from the Chicago Archdiocese for our work in the community.Any new or current Nobles that are interested in joining our club, please contact John Blackburn,President, Medinah Mini Choppers at [email protected] 2018 33

News of Units, Committees, & SC’s MOTOR CORPS Medinah Motor Corps is in full swing for the current parade season. Following the Geneva Shrine Parade on Sunday, June 24th, we have a series of Independence Day parades scheduled for multiple riding teams to participate in - all hands-on-deck! Special thanks go to our Parade Chairman Bill Kurz for his hard work in organizing all of this. The details of dates and start times can be found on our calendar at www.MedinahMotorCorps.org Before the bikes even cool down from the July 4th parades, the Competition Team will be loading them for the trip to Daytona Beach to compete at the International Association of Shrine Motor Corps starting on the 15th of July to the 17th at the Daytona International Speedway in conjunction with Shriners International Imperial Session. Please wish the competition team, Patrick Temesvary, Chuck Wilson, Chris Rupert, Chris Goldin, Kevin Peto and Donald Shaffer - good luck! Past Commander and Medinah’s Captain of the Guard Jay Alfirevic will also be in Daytona helping run the competitions as IASMC Secretary / Treasurer. In addition, congratulations to Lester Szkodzinski whom has been nominated as Sergeant at Arms for the International Association of Shrine Motor Corps Board. Speaking of congratulations…MMC would like to congratulate Chris Rupert who has taken the reigns as Secretary of Medinah Motor Corps. Medinah Motor Corps is proud to have been able to participate in this year’s fashion show as Color Guard. Congratulations to all the ladies who made this event so successful. Past Commander Donald Shaffer and his Lady Sue Czubala have volunteered to organize this year’s Medinah’s Family Picnic on August 19th at Medinah. Thank you for your hard work. Be sure to attend this fun event. Bring the whole family! MMC had the privilege to escort the East – West Shrine Game players to the Shriners Hospital for Children in Chicago on June 13th. Thank you players for your hard word. Keep those seat belts buckled! (just a little humor between the players and MMC – you had to be there ). Special thank you to ISP for your assistance. 34 Medinah Shriner

ONIONSMedinah’s 2018 onion selling season has just come to a close. 74,000 pounds of thosedelicious Vidalia onions have been sold and distributed through the hard work of Medinah’sunit’s, clubs, and committees and the men and women associated with each. Medinah’scontinuing partnership with Shad, owner of The OnionMan Co. LLC of Glenville, Georgia is areal positive that cannot be taken for granted. Shad and those associated with his operationdo everything in their power to ensure that Medinah receives the highest quality onions to selland substitutes any product that is found to be unacceptable.Not only must the product be top quality but Medinah could not accomplish our onion sales ifit wasn’t for the distribution centers that we utilize on this yearly project. We are so fortunateto be working with Silbrico Corp. (Onion Central) and the Evergreen Sod Farm in Peotone.The owners of these facilities have been working with Medinah for years and they never askfor more than a Thank You. We could not do what we do without them.The Noble spearheading this operation and insuring that everything works as smoothly aspossible is Medinah’s own Onion Chairman John Joseph aka “Jay-Jay” the clown. I have beenassisting Jay-Jay since Don Marquardt was our Potentate and really understand and appreciatehow much time and effort is expended by him in this position. He is in constant contact withthe grower, distribution centers, arranges for shipping, is in charge of scheduling for receivingand delivery, does the billing and invoicing for the clubs, units and committees and assists inunloading and loading the onions. Thank you so much Jay-Jay for a job well done!Everyone I spoke to had success selling onions this year. We understand most groups soldout on the first weekend. This year everything went fairly smooth. We had our onionsdelivered on Wednesday and Thursday. As always pre-sales were an easy and fast way to sellonions. Since many people are empty-nesters those ½ bags were popular again this year andgenerated one dollar more than the sale of one 10 lb bag. Another great concept and big hitwas an idea used by the members of Lake County Shrine Club when potential customers reallydidn’t want onions. They were asked to purchase a bag and the Club would donate it to aSoup Kitchen or Shelter. Many bags were sold in this manner.Potentate Bill Kissane and the Divan would like to say a special thanks to the people at SilbricoCorp, Evergreen Sod Farm in Peotone, the Kankakee and Morris Shrine Clubs for meeting thetruck in Peotone, and workers at Onion Central: Rich “GOTCHA” Gottschlich, Kenny Klotz andBobby “HEY LISTEN” Drell for their help with distribution. Even the COG Jay Alfirevic came outto help for a couple of hours. We hope he returns next year. continued on page 37….Summer 2018 35

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News of Units, Committees, & SC’s ONIONS (continued) Thank You again to all the clubs, committees, Lodges, and units for selling onions this year. A BIG THANK YOU to the unit and club Onion Chairmen for all their hard work with the Onion Project. Also, we can’t forget to thank Jodie, Cheryl, and Fred in the Membership Office for making sure the web site was up to date with onion selling locations and all the back up support and help they provided. Thanks to Cheryl for mailing the onion bills to the units. A special thanks to Walter Bamert who helped with the Medinah website and posted our information on a special onion page. Fraternally, Lance Evans Past Potentate ORIENTAL BAND The sizzle of summer is upon us and the Oriental Band has been playing tunes at a scorching pace. Our band appeared as a might force to enhance the Spring Ceremonial with appropriate Arabic motif music. Joined by the Brass Band, we thrilled the folks in Elk Grove Village, Niles, Skokie, and Morton Grove. Our Director, Howard Giesen is indefatigable in readying us for future performances. We meet in the Music Room twice monthly, on Fridays. For more information, please contact Howard Giesen at (773) 339-2335. Bruce M. Allman ScribeSummer 2018 37

News of Units, Committees, & SC’s PAST MASTERS Several Certificates of Congratulations from Medinah were presented to Worshipful Masters who are also Shriners and there are still more scheduled to be presented this year. The Annual Senior and Junior Wardens and Senior Deacons Leadership Training Seminar was again a great success. M.W.P.G.M., Brother Tony Cracco and Brother Joe Malatia were the presenters. Their presentations were very well received by those in attendance. We had over sixty brothers in attendance. Thanks to the effort of Area DDGM, Brother Herb Lindberg, we had more Lodges in attendance than in any of the previous eight years. All I can say is, thank you a thousand times over. A special thank you to all the Directors of the Past Masters Committee who were in attendance and helped keep the event running smoothly. A very, very, very special thank you goes out to Brother Manny Roth who has chaired the event since its inception and Brother Sherwin Baker who makes sure that certificates are presented. Manny and Sherwin, you are true Masons. Also a special thanks goes Brother Paul Sliva, the best treasurer any organization could ask for. Last but not least, an extra thank you goes to Brother Sam Spector who was always available with guidance and advice when I faced a new challenge. This is my 15th and last year as Director of the Past Masters Committee. It has been an honor to serve as Director for all these years and I will continue to provide support in the future. I have presented Manny, Sherwin, Paul, and Sam special certificates of appreciation. We are planning a Ladies’ event for September. A notice for reservations will be sent out. If you have an incoming Worshipful Master or sitting Worshipful Master who is also a Shriner, our Committee will be happy to visit your Lodge and present him with a Certificate of Congratulations from Medinah. As always, Noble Sherwin Baker will be handling the certificate presentations. Please contact him at: (847) 732-8730 or [email protected]. Our Secretary is Noble David Truax. His contact information is: (630) 639-2338 or [email protected]. If you know of a Shriner who is a Past Master and is not receiving email communications, please have him contact Noble David. The Past Masters Committee is the primary link between Medinah and the local blue lodges. Dues for our Committee are only $10 per year. Please feel free to contact me by email at: [email protected] or call me at: (847) 381-7555, ext. 101 if you would like more information or would be interested in becoming a member. Fraternally, John Peter Curielli, Director Past Masters Committee38 Medinah Shriner

PHOTOGRAPHY The purpose of the Medinah Photography Club is the learning, teaching, and experimentation with photography and photojournalism to preserve the Medinah legacy. This group works with various equipment, software, and posting or printing of images. Further, the group fosters and promotes sociability, good fellowship, and friendship amongst its members; the group will assist with and participate in the activities of Medinah Shriners. Members of this diverse group photograph areas and sites throughout Chicagoland and are available for various Medinah functions upon request. Ladies are not only invited but play keys roles in these activities on behalf of the Photography Club and Medinah. To request photo support for a Medinah function, OV, paradeetc., please contact our group president, Rich Schak by e-mail. Rich is in the directory andsomeone will be at your event, if possible.The club normally meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, except December, 7:00pm atthe Shrine Center in Addison. Shriners, their ladies, and all Masons contemplating joining theShrine are always welcome. continued on next page…. Jimmy’s Bavarians jimmysbavarians.com 630-543-7899Summer 2018 39

PHOTOGRAPHY Some exciting things have been happening with the club. Two of us covered a Gene Simmons event in Chicago and some money was donated to the hospital. We have covered various events and OV’s this year and you can enjoy the photos on Facebook and in the galleries on the NEW Medinah web page. As it works now, photos are up on Facebook within a day and on the web page almost immediately. We’ve covered a Sweet 16 party, a 25th anniversary, and both parades this year. We welcome Sue Smith, Lady of long time Police Chief Pete Smith as a new member. We are gearing up for the Car Show, drone will be flying, Sportsmen’s Raffle, and all events that we are requested for. Got a camera, come join us! If you don't have one, go get one, we'll help, then come join us! Rich SchakPOLICEThe Medinah Police Unit would like to first remember long time member and Assistant ChiefMike Langer who passed away recently. Mike was a mainstay with the Police Unit and dividedhis time with the Radio Club. A mainstay at The United Center during Blackhawks games and agreat friend and Shriners. He is missed.The Police Unit is on the move, successful participation at the Wauconda and Hospital Dayparades.There have been a few new appointments within the unit, Rich Schak isnow Deputy Chief and long-time member, Tom Reynolds has beenappointed as one of the Captains. We had a short, fun ceremony to pinthe bars on Tom Reynolds in Wauconda.The Unit has some new members, Tom Keough and Bob Pasternack,welcome! We are always looking for more! So, if you are, or were a lawenforcement officer or any Shriner having an interest in serving Medinahas a member of the Police Unit we are your group.When I said on the move, we have assignments coming up at the Geneva Parade, theSportsmen’s Raffle, ILCHIP for the kids during the holiday party and anything else that thePotentate may request. Call on us, join us, or look hard and find another way to serve Medinahthat suits you.Rich Schak40 Medinah Shriner

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Moving? Please remember to notify the Medinah Office so that your membership data can be updated. FEZ Fraternal Entertainment Zone LET’S HAVE FUN!