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“HELPING OUR KIDS ACHIEVE
THEIR DREAM IN 2015”
APRIL, 2015
PITTSBURG, KS
Publication “164”
Vol. 45 Issue No.2
A Publication of
Mirza Shriners
2. The Mirzan
“HELPING OUR KIDS ACHIEVE THEIR DREAM IN 2015”
2015 POTENTATE MESSAGE
Hello Nobles, well here we are well
into the year. As this is being written
we have just completed our yearly
Divan visitations to the clubs. This is
always a good time as the Nobility
gets their first look at the new Divan
members. This year we have been
very lucky to have had good weather
when we were traveling from visitation to visitation. So, how do you like the new Mirzan? Your Divan has
worked very hard to try to bring you a more informative
and updated magazine. The Mirzan we have had in the
past was alright and Dustin did a good job for many years
but sometimes a change is needed to keep our Temple
moving forward. So thank you Dustin and 4 State Printing
for all you did for Mirza and the Nobility over the last
several years.
The Mirza Yearbook project has already started and if
you haven’t been contacted to have your picture taken yet
you soon will. There are several places to go around the
Mirza jurisdiction and they will have several dates at each
place, so I hope you will find a time that fits your schedule
and be included in the history of our Temple in 2015.
We have a lot of events coming up and I hope you
will all join in to enjoy friendship and fellowship with your
fellow Nobles and Ladies when these events happen. First
off, on April 4th we will have our Family Easter party. On
April 11th our Temple will have the Annual Potentate’s
Ball. Dinner will be at 7 pm and music will be provided by
the Gas Company at 8 pm. If you haven’t already made
reservations call the office. On April 15th Mirza will have a
Stated Meeting and following this meeting Mirza will hold
mirza temple 2015 officers
elected divan
Ron Venus . . .................................................... Potentate
Terry Quarles.............................................. Chief Rabban
Mike Hammon...................................... Assistant Rabban
Randy Ervin.................................. High Priest & Prophet
Mike Carnes..............................................Oriental Guide
Jerry Waltrip...................................................... Treasurer
Keith Carr.......................................................... Recorder
Paul Uttley, P.P.....................................Recorder Emeritus
Larry F. Graham..................................Treasurer Emeritus
APPOINTED DIVAN
Rick Horn......................................1st Ceremonial Master
Michael Hagerty, Jr...................... 2nd Ceremonial Master
Rick Cummings................................................... Director
Tom Zortz............................................................ Marshal
Jeremy Marshall............................. Captain of the Guard
Jeff Thyer.....................................................Outer Guard
Marvin Long...................................................... Chaplain
Next issue deadline on JUNE 20, 2015
the next issue will be out in JULY 2015
a Special Meeting for the purpose of looking into the past
finances of the Temple. This special meeting is being held
as a result of a motion made at the Annual election. April
23rd our Uniform Units will have a meeting at the Temple
at 7 pm. President Tommy Tuggle has been very busy
letting everyone know about the Uniform Units project
this year. He has donated a half a Wagu beef cow. Tickets
are being sold now and the drawing for the beef will be
held at the Fall Ceremonial. April 26th is Mirza’s Shrine
Bowl Players Banquet. We invite all the players and their
families selected from the area to play in the Shrine Bowl
to come the Temple and be honored for selection to play
in this prestigious game.
May is a very busy month and starts out with the
Potentate’s Roast on May 2nd. Then on May 9th we have
our Spring Ceremonial. We can only survive as a Temple
as long as we replace ourselves and this is the time to bring
in new Nobles to do that. If you know a good Mason that
you think would enjoy sharing our fun and fellowship,
there is a petition in this issue that you can use to apply
for their induction into Mirza. May 16th is the Potentate’s
Golf Tournament. As this is being written there are only a
few team openings left. May 23rd is a Call Parade in my
home town of Yates Center. I hope all the parade units will
be able to come and show the diversity of Units in Mirza.
Less than a week later we are off on the Potentate’s Trip
to Alaska. We have 62 people who have signed up to go
with us and we are all looking forward to a great time.
June is the month for the annual Mirza Family picnic.
This year the picnic will be at Lincoln Park in Pittsburg.
Everything starts at 2 pm so bring your family out and
enjoy the day with us. Also in June is the Oriental Band
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LIVING PAST POTENTATES
Jack Overman . . . . . 1961
Kenneth Coulter. . . . 1968
Donald Badders. . . . 1989
Tommy Thompson. . 1991
Jerry Skidmore. . . . . 1992
William Senecaut. . . 1993
Francis DeMott. . . . . 1994
Tom McAdam. . . . . . 1995
Randy Vogts. . . . . . . 1996
Johnny Gillham. . . . 1997
Wayne Gaut. . . . . . . 1999
Warren Rhuems. . . . 2000
Paul Uttley. . . . . . . . 2001
Gerald Hardy. . . . . . 2002
Harold Bryan. . . . . . 2003
Jerry James . . . . . . . 2004
Darrell Orender . . . . 2005
Jerry Allison. . . . . . . 2006
John L. Lair. . . . . . . 2007
David Titus. . . . . . . . 2008
Stan Jahay. . . . . . . . 2009
Les Thomas. . . . . . . 2011
David Hensley. . . . . 2012
Jim Kepley. . . . . . . . 2013
David Smith. . . . . . . 2014
PUBLICATION 164 VOL. 45 ISSUE NO.2
The MIRZAN MAGAZINE
is published quarterly by Mirza Shriners
110 W 5th • PO Box 776 • Pittsburg, KS 66762
Phone: (620) 231-4180 • Fax: (620) 231-4261
Email: mirzashriners@cox.net
Website: www.mirzashriners.com
Facebook.com/mirzashriners
Ron Venus Illustrious Potentate • Keith Carr Recorder
The Mirzan
“HELPING OUR KIDS ACHIEVE THEIR DREAM IN 2015” Continued from page 2
golf tournament, the SEKCAT’s car show in Chanute, and
the Bourbon County Family Picnic. That will bring us to
the next Mirzan issue and we will go over those events
then. As you can see there is something for everyone at
Mirza, so all you have to do is get up and go. Thank you
and I will see you at our events.
2015 FIRST LADY MESSAGE
I can’t believe we are already into
April of our year as Potentate and First
Lady. I guess it’s true that time flies
when you are having fun, because
we are having a lot of fun visiting the
clubs of Mirza. This is being written
before the First Ladies Luncheon
has happened but from everything I have heard, Chief
Rabban Lady Pam is working very hard with the other
Divan Ladies to make sure the First Ladies Luncheon will
be a wonderful event. I can’t wait to see what they have
planned and I hope all of you ladies are planning to attend
with me.
I am also looking forward to the Family Easter party.
Last year Lady Sheri and Illustrious Sir Dave started this
event and to see all the kids with their eyes wide open
running from station to station to see what they can do
was really great. This year we will have the same event
and all the Divan Ladies are pulling together to make sure
the kids have as much fun as last year.
This month is also the Potentate’s Ball and our Shrine
Parents, Illustrious Sir Stan Jahay and Lady Debbie have
put together a committee to make sure everything is in
place. We are looking forward to getting together with our
counterparts from the other Temples in the CSSA and all
of you. The Gas Company band will provide the music
for dancing after we have dinner.
I would also like to mention that on April 19th, the
Daughters of the Nile, Azrim No. 81, will hold their
annual Queen installation. We want to congratulate Beth
Hamman who will be installed as Queen and wish her a
wonderful year.
Every Saturday of May has a Mirza event beginning
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with the Potentate’s Roast on May 2, the Spring Ceremonial
on May 9th, the Potentate’s Golf Tournament on May
16th, a Call Parade in Yates Center on May 23rd and
we will be on our Potentate’s Trip on May 30th. Another
event I am looking forward to is the Mirza Family picnic at
Lincoln Park in Pittsburg which will be held right after we
get back from our Alaskan trip. Every year our kids have
a great time at the picnic and I think everyone has a good
time when you are at a picnic. Finally, I want to thank
everyone again for the great honor of being Mirza’s First
Lady this year. This is something that I will remember for
the rest of my life and for this I thank you from the bottom
of my heart.
Mirza’s Easter Party
for Kids!
Saturday April 4, 2015
1:00 PM
• Clowns with Balloons•
• Photo with the Easter Bunny •
• Magic Show •
• Free drinks, candy and
lots more goodies •
Mirza Shrine Center
110 E. 5th, Pittsburg, KS 66762
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“MEMBERS for the COLOR GUARD”
Carry the Nation’s Flag and the Shrine Center’s Flag while
marching in Parades. (May carry other Nation’s Flags as requested).
Required Uniforms: White Shirt, Black Pants
and comfortable walking shoes.
To join or for more information contact:
Davis Purdy at 620-232-9335 or email: milgov76@att.net
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RECORDER’s CORNER
By Keith Carr
Noble’s the Spring ceremonial will
be coming up soon. We need to commit
to getting petitions so we can keep our
membership numbers up, also we need
to get busy and work on retention. If
you have petitions, please bring them
to the April 15th stated meeting. Spring
ceremonial will be on Saturday, May 9th.
The more candidates we have the better
the Ceremonial will be.
Just concluded our annual divan visitations to Mirza’s shrine
clubs. It was great to see and visit with everyone. The hospitality
was great everywhere we went.
The Shrine Bowl office is currently sending out information
to clubs and units on the Shrine Bowl activities which will be
held in Hays on Saturday July 25th. Hope many of you can
attend and enjoy the fine hospitality put on by our Uniformed
Unit officers and ladies. The Kansas Shrine Bowl has a Players
Banquet on Friday evening July 24th, Information is also being
sent to the Clubs and Units as well.
Mirza Kick-off club will also be hosting a Players Appreciation
Banquet on April 26th at the Shrine Center in Pittsburg. This
is Mirza’s way of showing our appreciation to the Area Players
who will be playing in the Kansas Shrine Bowl in July. Make
a reservation with one of the Kick-off club officers, more
information is listed in the Mirzan.
Thanks to everyone for all that you do for Mirza.
CSSA CORNER
The Mirzan
Clay shoot
MIRZA Sporting Clay Shoot at Flint Oak
Saturday, August 22, 2015, 10:00 AM
Contact Noble Tom Zortz for more Detail
620-249-1128 or 620-248-3579 or
e-mail: tdzortz@yahoo.com
CSSA 2015
It’s the Central States Shrine Association Annual
Convention in Golden Colorado
August 26-29, 2015
MIRZA SHRINE has booked the
Hampton Inn Denver West Golden
17150 W. Calfax Ave. • Golden, CO 80401
303-278-6600 ext. 112
Email: Darren.feller@hilton.com
GROUP CODE: MZA
By Darrell Orender, PP, 4th VP CSSA & Les Thomas, PP,
Get your reservations early and get ready for a fun time with
Director General
First, congratulations to our new Potentate Illustrious Sir all the Shrine Temples and Nobles in the Central States.
Ron Venus on his ascending the throne of Mirza. In looking
at his calendar, he has a dynamite year planned. Somewhere
during the year there are activities that will appeal to every
Noble and Lady. The more you participate, the more you will
enjoy being a part of Mirza, so GET OUT THERE!!
As this is written, the Mirza delegation has its reservations
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made and is preparing for the Business Session in Golden, CO.
• catering any size party •
Your officer along with your Director General and Assistant DG
did a final review and a rehearsal of the presentation, so we feel
ready to go. We are making preparations to launch the CSSA
OPEN SUNDAYS: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
2018 website as soon as practical. The Business Session will
have taken place by the time you read this and your Mirza 2018
WEEK DAYS: 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM
team will be reporting for work.
SATURDAY: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
We will be reporting on the concluded Business Session
and upcoming Ceremonial Session in the next Mirzan, but in
the meantime, make plans to Take the High Road to CSSA
2015 in Golden, CO and join the fun in August.
Chicken Annie’s
Chaplain’s CORNER
By Chaplain Marvin Long
First Timothy 2:1-2
First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers,
intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for
kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a
peaceful and quiet life.
Being Chaplain for such a wonderful group of people is a
great honor to me and my Lady Joyce. I gladly lift the Divan and
their Ladies names in pray and ask that each Divan member,
their lady, families, and friends may have a peaceful and quiet
life. Then I ask that each Shrine member, their lady, families,
and friends may also share in a peaceful and quiet life.
But, equally important is the prayers that each of us lift up
for our hospital children and all who work to make their lives
better.
May God Bless You.
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“HELPING OUR KIDS ACHIEVE THEIR DREAM IN 2015” BOURBON COUNTY
SHRINE CLUB
By Alec Beth
The January meeting was attended by 15
Nobles. A check was presented to Potentate
Ron Venus for $250.00. Past Potentate
Stan Jahay spoke about Shrine Bowl player
Alex Fink and coach Bob Campbell both
from Bourbon County. The Club donated
$1,000.00 to sponsor both player and coach.
The Feb. Bourbon County Shrine Club meeting
was held at the Hammond Community
building. It was Mirza Divan visitation night.
70 Nobles, Ladies and Widows were in
attendance and a good time was had by all.
The meeting was called to order by President
Neil Underwood who led in the flag salute.
The prayer was given by Mirza Chaplin Marvin
Long. After a wonderful meal President Neil
called on Chief Rabban Terry Quarles who
then introduced Potentate Ron Venus who
in turn introduced various dignitaries and the
Divan members. As the members of the Divan
spoke about their duties and projects an A.A.
meeting broke out. It is unknown as to the
number, if any, that were converted.
If you are not getting the meeting
information and would like to get it call me at
629-224-6884 and I will put you on the list.
CHANUTE SHRINE CLUB
By: Sorry NO ARTICLE Submitted.
CHEROKEE COUNTY
SHRINE CLUB
By: Sorry NO ARTICLE Submitted.
COFFEYVILLE SHRINE
CLUB
By: Sorry NO ARTICLE Submitted.
CRAWFORD COUNTY
SHRINE CLUB
By Noble Jeremy Marshall, President
Fraternal Greetings from the Crawford
County Shrine Club.
2015 has started in grand fashion at the
Crawford County Shrine Club. At the time
of writing, we have had two regular meetings
this year. The food, fellowship, and FUN
have been outstanding. All Crawford County
Shriners are encouraged to attend these
meetings, you will enjoy them.
We meet on the fourth Wednesday of the
month at the Temple in Pittsburg. Our doors
open for social time at 5:30pm with our dinner
at as close to 6:30pm as possible. The Ladies
of Azrim Temple, Daughters of the Nile also
meet this night and are always welcome at
our dinners. Attendance is on the rise and the
fellowship is extraordinary. In addition to all
the fun that comes with fellowship with all the
Nobles and their Ladies, we have a lot to offer
a Noble and especially all New Nobles.
As part of our responsibility as Mirza
Shriners, I would like to extend an invitation to
all Shriners to attend our meetings, but more
especially any New Noble of Mirza Shrine who
currently live in Crawford County. Members –
I challenge you to “phone a friend” and bring
a guest with you at our next meeting.
Don’t forget to RSVP so we have enough
groceries for all who attend. You can RSVP
to President Jeremy Marshall at korbysdad@
gmail.com or at (620) 687-7500. If you
would like to be added to our e-mail list, let
the President know.
We are doing good work for Mirza and
its philanthropic efforts. We recently have
supported the Shrine Bowl Hall of Fame
Banquet by being a sponsor. We have
also committed ourselves to supporting the
Uniformed Units by buying $100.00 worth
of tickets for the ½ Wagu-Kobe beef that
will be given away at the Fall Ceremonial
in November. Come to our meetings and
donate for a drawing to win a book of five of
these tickets. That would be a great way to win
a couple hundred pounds of beef for you and
your family.
Our meals are always delicious. Recently
they have been provided by Bill Moody and
we certainly are appreciative of his efforts.
The menus this year have been Chicken
Parmesan in January, Meatloaf in February,
and Corned Beef & Cabbage in March. We’re
always trying new things to keep our dinners
at top notch levels. If you want to request
a menu just show up and let your voice be
heard. The Assistant Rabban (CCS) has
already requested stuffed bell peppers for one
of our meetings, and he’s not even a Crawford
County Shrine Club Member. If he’s willing to
drive to Pittsburg from Toronto to have these
peppers, you’ve got to know they’re good.
Noble Mike Hamman, rest easy, I’ll make sure
you’re informed of pepper night.
We are fortunate to have the Marshal
of Mirza Temple as our club representative.
Welcome to Crawford County Shrine Club
Noble Tom. Come out and let Noble Marshal
Tom Zortz fill you in on all the latest news,
the happenings, events, and opportunities
available to you within Mirza Shrine.
Our refreshment bar is open before
and after each meeting. I want to express
our deepest gratitude to one of the best
bartenders in all of shrindom, Noble Director
Rick Cummings. In my opinion, Rick and
his helpers always provide one of the best
refreshment stations in Mirza. Come on out
and see for yourselves.
We were pleased to have the 2015
Mirza Divan visit us at our February meeting.
Illustrious Sir Ron Venus and his Divan officers
were cordial, informative, and a lot of fun to
have at our meeting. They are a great bunch
of guys, (but I’m a little biased). These guys
are truly “SHRINERHOLICS,” they love the
Shrine and are leading by example. Thank
you Illustrious Sir for bringing your Divan and
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allowing us to get to know you better.
Remember our mission at Mirza, “Having
fun with a purpose”, so come out and have
some fun with the Crawford County Shrine
Club – you won’t be disappointed.
INDEPENDENCE SHRINE
CLUB
By Marvin Long
Independence Shrine Club is an active
club in Montgomery County that holds its
regular meetings in the Masonic Temple at
2000 Laurel. We meet the first Monday of
each month with the doors opened at 6:00
p.m. and dinner served at 6:30 p.m. Our
meeting are started by 7:00 p.m.
Throughout the years we have hosted
our Ladies several times with different dinner
occasions. One of the most important is Divan
Visitation when all the Ladies are invited
and everyone gets to meet our new Divan.
This year the Divan visited our club the first
Monday of March.
As money making projects we support
Mirza in their onion sales and their candy
sales. Locally we sell raffle tickets for a bottle
from the bar to make money. The monies we
make go to sponsor a football player, a band
member, or a coach for the East/West Football
game. We also host the Oasis for Shriners
following the Neewollah parade.
Officers serving this year are: Noble
Danny Henisey, President; Noble Jon
Johnson, Vice-President; Noble Jacob Glover
2nd Vice-President; Chaplain Marvin Long,
Secretary; and Noble Lee Cain, Treasurer.
KICK-OFF SHRINE CLUB
By Keith Carr
The Kick-off club started the year with
the Silent/Live Auction at the Coffeyville
Shrine Club Sweetheart Dance. Our Kick-off
Club quilt maker came through again with
an award winning quilt. Thanks Charlene
Merriman for making the quilt. A big thank
you to Coffeyville Shrine Club for allowing us
to hold the Auctions during their Sweetheart
Dance. March meeting was held in Chanute
with several of the area clubs and units
combining their meeting with ours. The meal,
and fellowship was great. Thanks Chanute for
the great place to meet. On April 26th, we will
hold the Mirza Shrine Bowl players Banquet at
the Mirza Shrine Center. Get your Reservation
in now for the Mirza Players Banquet. The
June meeting will be in Parsons, KS watch
you mail for the post card giving the location.
This year, Kansas Shrine Bowl will be in
Hays, KS we will have a great and busy year.
Be sure and get you reservation form for the
Shrine Bowl Players Banquet to be held in
Hays. The Banquet sells out fast, also see
Kick-off club officers for the flyer on the motels
available in Hays. Come join the fun.
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MIRZA SHRINE TEMPLE PRESENTS
The Mirzan
THE LIVERPOOL LEGENDS
BEATLES EXPERIENCE!
September 12th, 2015 at 7:00 p.m.
PITTSBURG MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM
Don’t miss this smashing performance by one of America’s premiere groups. They will take you back to the 60’s and 70’s with the
BEATLE’S greatest hits. This show is fun for fans who were there and the fans who will be taken back there to hear and see John, Paul
George and Ringo perform live. Tickets: Pittsburg Memorial Auditorium; VIP section that includes a greet and meet photo op with
the group for $100 each. The 2nd and 3rd row of the auditorium is $50 each and the rest of the auditorium is $25 each.
Mirza Stated Meeting Dinner
Wednesday • April 15 • 2015
beginning at 6:15 p.m.
Plan to join your Shrine friends at Mirza for a complimentary
dinner and fellowship before the stated meeting.
Mirza Stated Meeting
Official Call of the Potentate
Wednesday • April 15, • 2015 • 7:00 p.m.
Notice is hereby given that the scheduled Stated Session of Mirza Shriners, will be held at the Shrine Center for the
transaction of such business as may come before the Shrine Center.
Ron Venus, Potentate, Keith Carr, Recorder
Mirza Special Meeting
OFFICIAL CALL OF THE POTENTATE
Notice is hereby given that a SPECIAL MEETING for the purpose of discussing the Finances of the
MIRZA Shrine Temple will be held on APRIL 15, 2015 following the Regular Stated meeting on the
same date at the MIRZA SHRINE CENTER.
ALL NOBLES OF MIRZA ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE
IN THIS SPECIAL MEETING. Ron Venus – Potentate, Keith Carr - Recorder
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“HELPING OUR KIDS ACHIEVE THEIR DREAM IN 2015” LABETTE COUNTY SHRINE CLUB
By Don Clark
Lots of Shriners in Labette County
looking for a good club.
We are Looking for a place to have our
first meeting to reorganize this club.
Any suggestions for a meeting place please
contact Don Clark
Notice will be sent out to those interested
as to when and where
Thanks
LINN COUNTY SHRINE CLUB
By: Sorry NO ARTICLE Submitted.
PAST MASTERS SHRINE CLUB
By: Sorry NO ARTICLE Submitted.
TRI-COUNTY SHRINE CLUB
By Rick Horn
Nobles and Ladies, Greetings from the
High Grounds of MIRZA! It is with great
anticipation that we have began another
great year in Mirza under the Leadership
of Illustrious Sir Ron Venus and First Lady
Rhonda. Tri-County Shrine Club had the
distinct honor of being the first club visitation
of the
2015 Divan, it was held in Illustrious Sir’s
hometown of Yates Center, Kansas with an
incredible turnout of shriners and their ladies,
thanks to all for making this a great event.
By the time this article will be published, TriCounty will have met in Iola with another
ladies welcome meeting and in Piqua with
a stag meeting, all of these under the great
leadership of our new club President Mike
Byers and his lady Mary Lou.
Tri-County will be having a golf
tournament in September, details will be
published in the next MIRZAN. Anybody that
wishes to receive monthly emails from TriCounty please contact Rick Horn at rhorn@
ckt.net Tri-County meetings are held on the 4th
Tuesday of each month throughout the Allen,
Woodson, and Anderson County areas.
C-K CLOWNS
By: Sorry NO ARTICLE Submitted.
MIRZA CHEFS
By: Sorry NO ARTICLE Submitted.
COLOR GUARD
By David Purdy
We need Color Guards to March in the
Parades. White Shirt, Black Pants & good
walking Shoes.
Strong desire to carry our Nation’s,
Shriner’s National Flags and Mirza Flag.
Talk to David Purdy about what to do
and when & where parades are held.
Thanks
CHANUTE FIRE DEPT.
By: Sorry NO ARTICLE Submitted.
DIRECTORS STAFF
By
Mirza Director’s Staff is looking forward
to a fun year. We are also looking forward
to seeing as many nobles as possible at the
jOHN d. iSON
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2597 S. Broadway, Suite B
Pittsburg, KS 66762
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Fax: 888-293-5731
Outside KS: 1-800-835-0136
Toll-Free KS: 1-800-362-0396
john.ison@edwardjones.com
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Spring Ceremonial on May 9, 2015. We hope
to have many “new” nobles come into Mirza
Shrine at that time as well. The Director’s
Staff will also be raffling a shotgun to be given
away at Spring Ceremonial. Be sure to find a
member and get your chance to win.
The annual lake party will be held at
Farlington Lake on June 13. This is always a
fun time. All members of the Director’s Staff,
Past Potentate’s and Divan are invited and
encouraged to attend.
If you are interested in learning more
about being a part of the Director’s Staff,
contact John Bousfield, President or one of
the other officers.
HARDLY ABLE
By Johnny Gillham, PP
Hardly Able did not meet during Jan
and Feb as President Bill McAdam was out of
town. Our usual schedule has us missing the
Jan meeting but weather has also played a
factor in our inactivity.
We will meet in Iola for March and will
do some planning for this years parades and
travels. Fire truck cleaning day will be coming
before too long.
We congratulate Illustrious Sir Ron Venus
on his election and look forward to the coming
year which includes several Call Parades.
Until we meet, let the winds always be
favorable and the sunshine of the Shrine keep us.
HILLBILLIES CLAN#116
Love Bugs for Sale
Have four bugs, one wrecker, and a “two bug” trailer for sale
Will only sell as a “package” to a group of Mirza Shriners
that will parade them. Not interested in selling to any nonShriners or on an “individual bug at a time” transaction.
This deal will include a sixth bug at no cost in the package.
Couple of the the bugs need some mechanical small engine
TLC.
Interested Shriners can contact me at SDWheeler@ckt.net.
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Coffeyville
Shrine Club
3Wheelers
Hospital Dads
DOTN Queen
Installation
Shrine
Bowl
Players
Banquet
Provost Shoot
Oriental Band
Bourbon Co.
Shrine Club
Sultans of
Swing
Mirza Chefs
Hardly Ables
Tri County
Shrine Club
Independence
Shrine Club Sultans of Swing
Coffeyville
Shrine Club
Mirza Chefs and
Hardly Able
Bourbon
County Shrine
Tri-County
Shrine Club
3-Wheelers
Jokers –
Mounted Patrol
Independence Sultans of Swing
Shrine Club
Family Picnic
Coffeyville
Shrine Club
Bourbon County
Family Picnic
3-Wheelers
Jokers –
Mounted Patrol
Bourbon
County Shrine
Mirza Chefs and
Hardly Able
The Mirzan
By: Sorry NO ARTICLE Submitted.
JOKERS
By Marvin Long
The Joker unit of Independence is a prime
example of the Shriners need for younger
Membership
Family
Chanute Fire
members who are able to carry on the work
Meeting
Easter Party
Dept.
started by others before them. The Jokers are
the oldest unit in Mirza Shrine. The Jokers
were started in 1969. We still have a charter
Linn Co.
Hilbillies
Potentate’s Ball member, Noble Lee Cain and his Lady Ernie,
sekcats
Shrine Club
CK Shrine
serving with us. Noble Harold Parker and his
Club
Lady joined in 1971 and are still active.
CK Clowns
Bourbon Co
Stated
Provost
We meet once a month at local restaurants
Krazy Karts
Prospect
Night
Meeting 6:30 Director’s
Staff
in Independence. We did enjoy having dinner
in Fredonia and touring Wilson County Old
Uniformed
Iron Park. This year our officers are: President
Crawford Co,
Units
MG’s
Shrine Club
Chaplain Marvin Long; Vice-President Noble
Meeting
Harold Parker; and Secretary/Treasurer Noble
Lee Cain.
KRAZY KARTS
By: Sorry NO ARTICLE Submitted.
LEGION OF HONOR
By: Sorry NO ARTICLE Submitted.
MG’S
By Herb Matlock
Our last parade to finish the year was
Fall Ceremonial and it was well attended by
Potentante’s
the MG unit. We had our annual Christmas
Roast
party at Yates Center with a lot of stealing
gifts from each other and toys for the Shrine
Hospital which was a very enjoyable evening.
Spring
Chanute
Hillbillies
Ceremonial
Shrine Club
Potentate Ron Venus asked the MG’s to host
his reception after installation of officers. We
were very pleased to be asked and would
Linn County
Potentate’s
Krazy
Karts
SEKCATS
Shrine
Golf Tournament like to thank anyone that helped with it. Our
January & February meetings were held at B
CK Shrine
& b Café in Iola. February has not been very
Club
CK Clowns
good for our members, Past Potentate Don
Call Parade
Provost
Yates Center
Director’s Staff
Mohler, Jim Oler and Jim Lewis passed away.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Bernie,
Betty and Kay. Our March meeting will be with
Crawford
County Shrine
the Kick-Off Club in Chanute on March 17th.
Club
Spring is just around the corner so it is time
we get them little cars out and see what has
to be done so we can start with parades. We
have the pleasure of being asked to escort the
divan at the call parades this year. We would
encourage anyone that would like to join us
and there are some MG’s for sale if anyone is
Chanute
Membership
Shrine Club
Linn County
Shrine
Meeting
SEKCATS
Hillbillies
Oriental Band
Golf Tournament
Kick-Off Club
CK Shrine
Club
CK Clowns
Provost
Director’s Staff
Krazy Karts
SEKATS
CAR SHOW
Tri-County
Shrine Club
Crawford
County Shrine Uniformed Units
Meeting
Club
MG’s
The Mirzan
“HELPING OUR KIDS ACHIEVE THEIR DREAM IN 2015” interested.
MIRZA LOVE BUGS
By Don Wheeler
Please see For Sale ad in the Mirzan.
MOBILE NOBLES
By Johnny Gillham, PP
Winter weather has kept our units in
storage and the cold weather has not done
much to increase our interest. However the
sun is out today and fair weather is forecast
which will start the spring fever bug. Always
lots to do to get ready for the season.
We will meet during March for an informal
dinner to look at plans for the upcoming
season. Since our group is mostly retired we
have started camping during the week rather
than over a weekend. This allows some
sightseeing which might not be available over
the weekends.
We do have the first campout scheduled
for April 21 thru 23 at the Feuerborn Ranch
in Garnett, KS. Always a great start to the
camping season. Cards and conversation will
keep us entertained.
We also look forward to having Bernice
Buell and Donna Wilmoth come for some of
the activities.
Hope to see all along the byways of the
good old USA and may the brotherhood of
our fraternity keep us close.
MOUNTED PATROL
By Terry Quarles
Looking for more riders.
ORIENTAL BAND
By Gary Yackle
The Orietnal Band is getting ready for
the 2015 parade season. At our February
meeting we made our parade list. Made some
plans for our Golf Tournament June 13 at the
Country Club, Gas City, Ks We are going to
have a work day when we find good weather
and several members able to help. As Oriental
Band we will be helping at the Mirza Potentates
Golf Tournament in Chanute, May 16. Our
first parade is May 9-our Spring Ceremonial.
Our monthly meetings are the first
Sunday at Rick’s Bar in Colony. However,
April falls on Easter, so no meeting. And with
May meeting will be at the ceremonial. Hope
to see a lot of you there.
Our parade list through July are:
May 9 Ceremonial, May 25 Yates Center,
July 4 Blue Mound, July 18 Erie, July 21
Garnett, July Shrine Bowl-Hays.
RITUALISTIC TEAM
By: Sorry NO ARTICLE Submitted.
PROVOST GUARD
By: Sorry NO ARTICLE Submitted.
SEKCATS
By: Sorry NO ARTICLE Submitted.
SULTANS OF SWING
By: Sorry NO ARTICLE Submitted.
THREE WHEELERS
By Alec Beth
Not much going on, just waiting for it to
get warm. The members are looking forward
to parading. There are a few 3 wheelers that
would enjoy making you look good in the
parades.
WIND WIZARDS
By: Sorry NO ARTICLE Submitted.
JUNE 6TH @ 9:00 AM
MIRZA TEMPLE
Sponsored by Azrim Temple #81
Daughters of The Nile
For mor information call:
Beth Hamman 620-583-0290
Lindsay Deringer 620-249-9822
April 26, 2015
MIRZA SHRINE BOWL PLAYER
APPRECIATION BANQUET
5:00 PM AT
THE MIRZA SHRINE CENTER
110 W. 5TH
PITTSBURG, KS
Come out and support our
Shrine Bowl Players and their families
9.
The 42nd Annual Kansas
Shrine Bowl will be held at Fort
Hays State University in Hays, KS on
July 25th, 2015. Kickoff is 7: 00 p.m. at
Lewis Field Stadium. There are many
fun events with the Kansas Shrine Bowl
this year that are open for participation.
(Listed below):
July 24th:
8 a.m. - Golf Tournament: Fort Hays
municipal golf course. $60.00 includes
green fees, cart fees, and lunch!
6 p.m.
- Participant Appreciation
Banquet: Held at Ellis County Fairgrounds.
$25.00 each or $75.00 for sponsorship
that includes two tickets.
July 25th:
7 a.m. - Walk for Love: 5k Run/1.5 Mile
walk - $25 race fee includes, T-shirt and
one general admission ticket to the game,
starting at Lewis Field Stadium!
9 a.m. - Screening Clinic: Opportunity
to refer children who could be benefited
from treatment at Shriners Hospital for
Children.
10 a.m.
- High School Combine:
Provide high school football players with
a valuable tool for their own use and
for evaluation by colleges wishing to
recruit players. (Check in at 9am) $50.00
includes T-shirt and ticket to the game!
10 a.m. - Parade: Through downtown
Hays.
7 p.m. - 42nd Annual Kansas Shrine
Bowl game. Kick-off!
Please be aware that the Kansas
Shrine Bowl player appreciation banquet
tickets do sell out quickly, and it is
recommended to purchase them early.
Pricing for the banquet is $25.00 per
person, or $75.00 for a sponsorship that
includes two tickets. Kansas Shrine Bowl
game tickets will be mailed to the Noble’s
homes. If Noble’s are not able to use
their tickets, the Kansas Shrine Bowl asks
that they be sent back to the office (9080
Parkhill St. Lenexa, KS 66215) or feel
free to purchase and donate the tickets.
For ticket purchase or questions please
call the Kansas Shrine bowl at 800-5305524 or Email ksbevents@outlook.com
Stay up to date through our website
www.kansasshrinebowl.com and through
our social media! Facebook: Kansas
Shrine Bowl, Instagram: ksshrinebowl,
and Twitter: @KSShrineBowl.
See you in Hays!
10. The Mirzan
“HELPING OUR KIDS ACHIEVE THEIR DREAM IN 2015”
Mirza Uniformed Units
Cut Metal Collectible Pieces
Get them while you can.
Contact Mirza 620-231-4180
They can be picked up at the Shrine Center.
All Proceeds Benefit
Mirza Shrine Uniformed Units.
Brenner Mortuary, Inc.
114 East 4th Street
Pittsburg, KS 66762
STEPHEN WARD
Funeral Director
Tel (620) 231-5600
Fax (620) 231-5601
Mike & Beth Hamman
444 90th Road
Toronto, KS 66777
800.704.4313
mike@huntlonepine.com
www.huntlonepine.com
We Cater To Parties
Phone 620-232-9260
Pichler’s Chicken Annies Inc.
®
“Chicken Eaters Paradise”®
Route #3 Langdon Lane
Pittsburg, Kansas 66762
Tues. thru Fri.
4:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Saturday 4:00 - 9:30 p.m.
Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
CLOSED MONDAY
FRANK D. DUNNICK
Chairman and CEO
Columbus 620-429-1873
Girard
620-724-4911
St. Paul
620-449-2225
Mirza Shrine Uniform Units Fundraiser
1/2 Wagu-Kobe Style Beef
(cut to your specifications)
Drawing on November 14, 2015
$5.00 donation per ticket or 5 for $20.00
Proceeds benefit Mirza Uniform Units
(need not be present to win)
Contact Tommy Tuggle – 913-795-2931
WELDING • INDUSTRIAL
AUTO BODY
Thompson Bros.
Supplies Inc.
2319 W. 8th Street
Coffeyville, Kansas 67337
Over 65 Years Sales and Service
Rick Thompson – Nick Thompson – Ryan Thompson
620-251-1740
Picture Days
We are creating a yearbook & it will not be complete without you.
For an appointment to have your picture taken (free)
Noble’s, Nobell’s, Clubs and Units, Now is your chance for a good
picture and be published in 2015 Mirza Shrine Yearbook
Call Now:
1-877-764-4535 and Select Option 1
2520 South Rouse
Pittsburg, KS 66762
620-231-0300
BROADWAY ELECTRONICS, INC.
TELEVISION AND VIDEO SERVICE
Audio & Video Custom Wiring Specialist
1010 S. Broadway
Pittsburg, KS 66762
Rick Casey
620-231-5780 Business
Dick Casey
The Mirzan
“HELPING OUR KIDS ACHIEVE THEIR DREAM IN 2015” 11.
12. “HELPING OUR KIDS ACHIEVE THEIR DREAM IN 2015”
IT’S AN HONOR TO BELONG
THE LEGION OF HONOR INVITES
All Nobles who are veterans of the
Armed Forces, Reserve Units, World
War II, Merchant Marine, or currently
active service to join this Unit.
If
your
interested
in
joining
please contact the office for more
information.
hospital dads
meeting
When: Sunday, April 19th
Where: Mirza Shrine Center
Time: 2:00 p.m.
COFFEE & DONUTS
Every Wednesday 8:30 A.M.
All Nobles Welcome! Mirza Shrine Center
The Mirzan
Memorials
When Allah calls then our friends obey,
And fold their tents and and steal away
To the land where the crystal waters flow,
Where the beautiful Palms of Allah grow.
These We Do Not Forget
1. Jerry D. Watson
Coffeeville, KS
2. Marvin A. Armstrong
Pittsburg, KS
3. Robert Roy Duncan
Coffeyville, KS
4. Gary Burr
Coffeyville, KS
5. Earl Kennedy
Coffeyville, KS
6. Donald Mohler
Humboldt, KS
7. James (Jim) Oler
Yates Center, KS
8. Russell Duff
Pittsburg, KS
9. Raymond Tripp
Fort Scott, KS
10. Lawrence “Sonny” Zibert Jr. Arma, KS
11. George Kilgore
Grove, OK
12. Dewey “Jim” Lewis
Iola, KS
13. George H. Cameron
Frontenac
14. Philip McGilvra
Ft. Scott, KS
01/05/2015
11/14/2014 *
01/22/2015
01/30/2015
02/02/2015
02/08/2015
02/13/2015
02/14/2015
05/21/2014**
02/19/2015
02/14/2015
02/21/2015
03/08/2015
01/13/2013***
*Office notified 1/23/15, **Office notified 2/18/2015, ***Office notified 03/11/2015
POTENTATE’S ROAST
Joe Naylor - Funeral Director
May 2nd, 2015
Bath-Naylor
Funeral Home
Social 6:30 pm - Dinner 7:00 pm
Roast starts at 7:30
PITTSBURG
& Crematory
WEIR
COLUMBUS
522 South Broadway
104 W. Main
611 S. East Avenue
Pittsburg, KS 66762
Weir, KS 66781
Columbus, KS 66725
620-231-4700
620-396-8266
620-429-4114
Fax: 620-231-0038
Fax: 620-396-8486
Fax: 620-429-4116
email: joenaylor@yahoo.com • www.bathnaylor.com
Mirza Shrine Center
$10 per person
For Tickets contact Jeremy Marshall, or any Divan Member
or call the office 620-231-4180
You Didn’t See Your Article?!
We did not get it or it came after the deadline.
Please e-mail articles and pictures to:
mirzashriners@cox.net
Event Facility
The Ballroom
accomodates up to 400
Two Rental
areas to
choose from
The Lower Level
accomodates up to 300
Both levels have handicap accessible rest rooms and kitchens.
2
Perfect for: Wedding Receptions, Anniversary Parties,
Class Reunions, Alumni Parties, Dances,
Birthday Parties and any other memorable Occasion!
2
For viewing appointments, pricing or reservations please call the Mirza
Shrine Office at (620) 231-4180 Monday - Friday 9 am to 4 pm or stop
by the office at 110 West 5th Street, Pittsburg, Kansas
If it is sent some other way there is no telling
where it is at. Next deadline is June 13th.
Pictures tell a good story without words - if you
have some current pictures that go with a story
PLEASE Send them in. We will try to put them on
facebook if there is not room in the paper.
The Mirzan
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MIRZA SHRINERS
PETITION FOR MEMBERSHIP
TO THE POTENTATE, OFFICERS AND NOBLES OF MIRZA SHRINERS, SITUATED IN THE CITY
OF PITTSBURG, STATE OF KANSAS:
I, the undersigned, hereby declare that I am a Master Mason in good standing in
____________________________________ Lodge #_______A.F. & A.M. located at
____________________________________________________________________________________________
CITY
STATE
which is a Lodge recognized by or in amity with the Conference of Grand Masters of North America. Furthermore, I have
resided at my current address for not less than 6 months, as required by the bylaws of Shriners International. I hereby
make application to become a Noble of the Order, and a member of your temple. If granted membership, I promise to
conform to the articles of incorporation and bylaws of Shriners International and the bylaws and ceremonies of your
temple.
Have you previously applied for admission to any temple of the Order? ___ Yes ___No
If yes, what temple?____________________________________ When?_______________________________
Profession/Occupation______________________________________________________________
Birthplace____________________________________________ Date of Birth__________________
Residence:_______________________________________________________________________
Street
County
City
State
Zip
Home Phone:___________________________________Email:_____________________________________
Business Phone:________________________________Email:_____________________________________
Lady's Name__________________________________________ Fez Size:__________
Date:__________20___ Signature__________________________________________________________
PRINT FULL NAME HERE (initials are not sufficient):_____________________________________________
Recommended and vouched for on the Honor of:
NOBLE: (Sign & Print)_______________________________________________________Member No.__________
NOBLE: (Sign & Print)_______________________________________________________Member No.__________
Official Use: Fee: $__________ Paid:_________________________(Cash/Check/CC)
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There is still time to join Ron & Rhonda, and fellow Shriners aboard Celebrity Cruises
“Celebrity Solstice”. 7 night Alaska Cruise + Airfare • May 29-June 5, 2015.
SHRINERS INTERNATIONAL BENEFIT
BUDDY BASS TOURNAMENT
APRIL 25 & 26, 2015
OPEN TO ALL SHRINERS AND MASTERS IN GOOD STANDING
SHELL KNOB SHRINE CLUB
First 200 Fisherman receive
a Lew’s Rod & Reel Combo.
John Deere Gator 8251
Top Prize for Big Fish!
Over $50, 000 in Cash and
Prizes to be given away!
Contact: Tournament Chairman Steve Good at 417-858-2304 or shellknobshrineclub@yahoo.com or www.SHELLKNOBSHRINECLUB.COM
WANTED
Mirza’s Bourbon County Shrine Club Presents:
A MEAL AND A DEAL
Saturday, November 21st, 2015
Mirza Shrine Center, 110 W. 5th Street, Pittsburg, KS
$3,000 GRAND PRIZE
NEW NOBLES
$1,000 FOR 2ND PRIZE AND $1,000 FOR 3RD PRIZE
13 TICKETS WILL WIN $75 EACH
Need not be present to win
ONLY 200 TICKETS AVAILABLE
Meal Begins at 6:00 pm Music and Dance after the meal
TICKETS ARE a $75.00 per couple donation
Get tickets from any Bourbon County Shrine Club
or Mirza Divan Member.
This is a fundraiser and all proceeds are for Mirza Shrine Center and the Bourbon
County Shrine Club. Tickets are not tax deductable.
The Mirzan
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BOOSTERS HONOR ROLL
This space features names of person’s who have made a contribution
toward making our MIRZAN MAGAZINE - the finest in Shrinedome.
To be added to the list for one year mail $5.00 per name to:
Mirza Shriners: PO Box 776, Pittsburg, KS 66762
Thank You for your support!
AZRIM
MARTHA
JERRY
MIDORI
WILLIAM
MARVIN
EVERETT
JO
JAMES
HELEN
PAUL
ALEC
ANNE
DON
TERRY CRYTAL
DOROTHY
HARRY
KEITH LEONARD
SUSAN
PAULA
RICK
DON
JANET
VERNON
LAURA
DEBRA
RICK
GLENN ANN
RICHARD
ROY
LINDSAY
JEREMY
JOHN
CHERYL
DAN NADINE
RANDY
ARNOLD L.
MERWIN
GRO
WILLIAM
SUE
JOHNNY
LORRAINE
GERALD
TRACY
TROY
BARLEY
JOHN
VICKIE
TEMPLE #81 PITTSBURG
164
ALLISON
INDEPENDENCE 164
ALLISON, PP INDEPENDENCE 164
ALLRED
COFFEYVILLE 166
ALLRED
COFFEYVILLE 166
ARMSTRONG PITTSBURG
167
BABCOCK
DEARING
173
BABCOCK
DEARING
173
BAILEY
IN MEMORY
170
BAILEY
GARNETT
170
BENNER, SR. LAWRENCE
165
BETH
FT SCOTT
171
BETH
FT SCOTT
171
BRIGHT
ARCADIA
166
BRIGHT
ARCADIA
166
BURCH
FORT SCOTT 167
CANTRELL
GALENA
171
CANTRELL
GALENA
171
CARR
PITTSBURG
163
CARNES
FT SCOTT
167
CARNES
FT SCOTT
167
CHANEY
PARSONS
167
CHANEY
PARSONS
167
CLARK
ALTAMONT
165
CLARK
ALTAMONT
165
CORRELL
OSWEGO
166
CORRELL
OSWEGO
166
CUMMINGS
ARMA
167
CUMMINGS
ARMA
167
DARLINGTON BRONAUGH, MO 166
DATSON
COFFEYVILLE 164
DATSON
COFFEYVILLE 164
DAVIS
FRONTENAC
169
DERINGER
FRONTENAC
164
DERINGER
FRONTENAC
164
DIEHL
LAWRENCE
187
EDWARDS
YATES CENTER 167
EDWARDS
YATES CENTER 167
ERVIN
CHANUTE
164
ERVIN
CHANUTE
164
FLOTTMAN, JR. PITTSBURG
167
FRYE
BELLA VIST, AR 166
GIFFORD
GARNETT
167
GIFFORD
GARNETT
167
GILLHAM
HUMBOLDT
167
GILLHAM
HUMBOLDT
167
GILLMING
GALENA
167
GILLMING
GALENA
167
GLASGOW
COLUMBUS
167
GLASGOW
COLUMBUS
167
GOODWIN
OVERLAND PARK180
GOODWIN
OVERLAND PARK180
GREGORY
PITTSBURG
164
JOE
GREGORY
PITTSBURG
164
LARRY
GRAHAM
PITTSBURG
167
BARBARA GRAHAM
PITTSBURG
167
DANIKA
HAGERTY
FRONTENAC
171
MICHAEL HAGERTY
FRONTENAC
171
BILL
HAGMAN, JR. NAPLES, FL
169
BETH
HAMMAN
YATES CENTER 168
MIKE
HAMMAN
YATES CENTER 168
RUEBEN HAMMAN
YATES CENTER 168
ALI
HAMMAN
YATES CENTER 168
LUTHER
HAMMAN
WAMEGO
167
SHERRY HAMMAN
WAMEGO
167
CHARLENE HARDY
PLEASANTON 168
GERALD HARDY, PP
PLEASANTON 168
ART
HARTSHORN PITTSBURG
167
MARIAN HARTSHORN PITTSBURG
167
DANNY
HENISEY
COFFEYVILLE 166
CATHY
HENISEY
COFFEYVILLE 166
DAVE
HENSLEY, PP COLUMBUS
164
GRACE
HENSLEY
COLUMBUS
164
MEMORY OF FRANK HEY
INDEPENDENCE 169
KAREN
HEY
INDEPENDENCE 169
BEANITA HILL
FORT SCOTT 167
ROBERT HILL
FORT SCOTT 167
JODY
HINES
PARKER
167
BARBARA HINES
PARKER
167
RICK
HORN
COLONY
167
ED
HUGHES
CHANUTE
171
VICKI
HUGHES
CHANUTE
171
MARY
HUGO
INDEPENDENCE 171
TERRY
HUGO
INDEPENDENCE 171
CLEO
JAHAY
HAZELTON
177
DEBBIE
JAHAY
ARCADIA
173
STAN
JAHAY, PP
ARCADIA
173
JERRY
JAMES, PP
ARCADIA
169
MARILYN JAMES
ARCADIA
169
MAXINE JAMES
ARCADIA
167
OBIE
JAMES (DECEASED) ARCADIA 167
GARY
JOHNSON
CHANUTE
171
SHARON JOHNSON
CHANUTE
171
BETH JONES
BRONAUGH, MO 164
NORMAN JONES
BRONAUGH, MO 164
EARL
KENNEDY
COFFEYVILLE 165
DAREN
KELLERMAN OTTAWA
169
JENNIFER KELLERMAN OTTAWA
169
DESIREE KEPLEY
CHANUTE
169
JIM
KEPLEY, PP
CHANUTE
169
JOHN
KETTERMAN PITTSBURG
166
RUTH
KETTERMAN PITTSBURG
166
JULIE
KIBBLE
FT SCOTT
166
STEVE
KIBBLE
FT SCOTT
166
MARY
LEWARK
PITTSBURG
167
MIKE
LEWARK
PITTSBURG
167
JOANNE LINDBERG
SAVONBURG 182
LARRY
LINDBERG
SAVONBURG 182
MEMORY OF RAY LINDBLOOM DENVER, CO 167
BETTY LINDBLOOM
DENVER, CO
167
JOYCE
LONG
CHERRYVALE 167
MARVIN LONG
CHERRYVALE 167
JODI
LUCKE
CHANUTE
167
MIKE
LUCKE
CHANUTE
167
LESA
LUSK
DERBY
164
ROGER
LUSK
DERBY
164
JOHN
MANLEY
MULBERRY
164
JOYCE
MANLEY
MULBERRY
164
HERB
MATLOCK
CHANUTE
168
SHARON MATLOCK
CHANUTE
168
BONNIE
MCADAM
MORAN
169
TOM
MCADAM, PP MORAN
169
DON
MCCARTY
OVERLAND PARK166
LINDA
MCCARTY
OVERLAND PARK166
LEWIS
MILLEMAN
PITTSBURG
168
STEVE
MILLEMAN
WICHITA
168
AMANDA MITCHELL
PARSONS
165
MATT
MITCHELL
PARSONS
165
BERNIE MOHLER
HUMBOLDT
167
DON
MOHLER, PP HUMBOLDT
167
AMANDA MORRISON
FRONTENAC
164
STEVE
MORRISON
FRONTENAC
164
LARRY
NELSON
CHANUTE
175
DARRELL ORENDER, PP WEBB CITY
168
SHERRI
ORENDER
WEBB CITY
168
BOYD
OSHEL
MAPLETON
172
GEORGIA OSHEL
MAPLETON
172
CHARLES M. PARKER
FORT SCOTT 167
OREN
PATTERSON CHANUTE
199
DAVID
PURDY
PITTSBURG
170
MEMORY OF SHIRLEY PURDY PITTSBURG
170
JOHN
RAUSCH
CHANUTE
180
JANET
RAUSCH
CHANUTE
180
BARBARA REED
FORT SCOTT 170
RALPH
REED
FORT SCOTT 170
LARRY
REEDER
WEBB CITY
167
DEAN REDD
ORONOGO MO 166
SARAGENE RHUEMS
FRONTENAC
167
WARREN RHUEMS, PP FRONTENAC
167
TONYA
SHAUGHNESSY COLONY
167
NORMA SHIFFLET
ORONOGO MO 166
AARON SATTERFIELD BRONAUGH, MO 166
BETTY SATTERFIELD BRONAUGH, MO 166
KEITH C SHERMAN
CHANUTE
166
ROSEMARY SHERMAN
CHANUTE
166
COLLEEN SLAGLE
ENTERPRISE, AL 171
EARL
SPLECHTER
YATES CENTER 167
TAMMY
SPLECHTER
YATES CENTER 167
MARK
STAPLETON
OSWEGO
167
VICKI
STAPLETON
OSWEGO
167
JOHN
SUTHERLAND MOUND CITY 165
MAUREEN SUTHERLAND MOUND CITY 165
LENNET
THOMAS
GARNETT
167
LESA
THOMAS
GARNETT
167
DAN THOMPSON
CHANUTE
171
SANDY
THOMPSON
CHANUTE
171
LINDA
THOMPSON
COFFEYVILLE 168
TOMMY
THOMPSON, PP COFFEYVILLE 168
SUSANNA THYER
PITTSBURG
167
JEFF
THYER
PITTSBURG
167
JAMES
TILTON
EUDORA
170
BETH
TINSLEY BRONSON
164
PAUL
TINSLEY BRONSON
164
DENISE
TITUS
GALENA
167
DAVID
TITUS
GALENA
167
ALICE
TRIPP
FORT SCOTT 173
MEMORY OF RAY TRIPP
FORT SCOTT 173
KAREN
TUGGLE
FT SCOTT
167
TOMMY
TUGGLE
FT SCOTT
167
NEIL
UNDERWOOD GARLAND
166
TAMMIE UNDERWOOD GARLAND
166
GLENDA UTTLEY
FRONTENAC
166
PAUL
UTTLEY
FRONTENAC
166
GARY
VANBUREN
COFFEYVILLE 167
JEFF
VANBUREN
COFFEYVILLE 167
DEBBIE
VANDERPOOL FRONTENAC
166
TERRY
VANDERPOOL FRONTENAC
166
RHONDA VENUS
YATES CENTER 164
RON
VENUS
YATES CENTER 164
DON
WALKER
CALABASH, NC 165
MARILYNN WALKER
CALABASH, NC 165
JERRY
WALTRIP
PITTSBURG
168
PAT
WALTRIP
PITTSBURG
168
ALLEN
WARREN
FT SCOTT
171
JACKIE
WARREN
FT SCOTT
171
GOLDA
WASHBURN
CHANUTE
165
HERBERT WASHBURN
CHANUTE
165
BARBARA WELSH
GARNETT
185
THOMAS WELSH
GARNETT
185
MIKE
WILLIAMS
WICHITA
170
DONNA
WILMOTH
PARSONS
164
COLE
WITTUM
PITTSBURG
167
BILL
YOOS
BRONAUGH, MO 166
CAROLE
YOOS
BRONAUGH, MO 166
ROSE YOOS
CENTERTON AR 166
WILLIAM YOOS
CENTERTON AR 166
BOB
ZIMMERMAN CENTERVILLE 169
IRENE
ZIMMERMAN CENTERVILLE 169
DEE
ZORTZ
FRONTENAC
169
TOM
ZORTZ
FRONTENAC
169
Mirza Shrine Center Booster Honor Roll
Mirza
Name: __________________________________________________________
Uniform Units Meeting
name: __________________________________________________________
TOWN: __________________________________________________________
$5.00 per name for (4) issues (one Year)
Please send this slip with your check to: Mirza Shriners, PO Box 776, Pittsburg, KS 66762
April 23, 2015
7:00 PM
Mirza Shrine Center
16. “HELPING OUR KIDS ACHIEVE THEIR DREAM IN 2015”
MIRZA’S SPRING
CEREMONIAL
Saturday, May 9th, 2015
Schedule of Activities
8:00 - 8:30 am
9:00 am
10:45 am
11:00 am
Registration & Welcome
Welcome & Presentations
Parade Formation
Parade
12:00 pm
12:45 pm
2:00 pm
Nobles’ Program
Lunch ($5.00 for Nobles, Complimentary to Novices)
Presentation of Ritual to Novices
Second Section
Nobles & Ladies
Nobles & Ladies
6th & Pine
Broadway
12:00 pm
3:00 pm
Ladies Program
Luncheon & Program, Memorial Auditorium
$15.00 Make Lunch reservations through the
Recorder’s Office at 620-231-4180. Deadline
is May 7th. (Complimentary to Novice’s Ladies)
Return to Mirza for Fezzing Ceremony
Nobles & Ladies
Fezzing Ceremony - Lower Level
Club/Unit Hospitality - Lower Level
3:15 pm
3:30 pm
Come Welcome our New Nobles! Enjoy a Day of Fun and Fellowship!
The Mirzan
The Mirzan
“HELPING OUR KIDS ACHIEVE THEIR DREAM IN 2015” Kansas Shrine Bowl Hall of Fame Inductees
17.
Coach Craig Crespino who gave his life
to helping kids. Ray became a Shriner
because of the work that they continuously
do to help the children seeking care, the
Shrine continues to be a large part of his
life and he is honored to be a Mason and
Shriner. There isn’t a thing he wouldn’t
do to help not only the children receiving
care at the Shrine Hospitals but also the
kids that play in our game.
YOU ARE INVITED TO THE
MIRZA FAMILY PICNIC
Bio’s below are in the order of appearance
in photo (left to right)
Meritorious Award winner, Mike
Cook was President of the Kansas Shrine
Bowl Board of Directors in 2005 and went
off the board in 2009. However his work
did not stop there. Mike became involved
in the Shrine because of his wife Sally,
she encouraged him to join the Shrine
after attending a meeting where Tommy
Williams was talking about the Shrine and
Shrine Dads, it wasn’t long before Mike
was involved in both. With Mike being a
former football coach and AD, the Shrine
Bowl was the perfect place for him to get
involved, he thought it was fun to work
at the games but he also knew it was a
revenue stream for the transportation
fund. Mikes most memorable moment
to date was going to ST Louis with the
players and getting to witness them interact
with the patients and see the hospital for
the first time. He was able to watch life
changing moments in front of his own
eyes as the players always came away
with a new and different feeling about the
Shrine and the Shrine Bowl purpose. It is
obvious that Mike has a passion for the
purpose of the Shrine and continuing the
success of the Kansas Shrine Bowl.
Gene Dayton was the 1985 Kansas
Shrine Bowl East Squad MVP, he set a new
rushing record that year. Gene Dayton
played out of Pittsburg Colgan High
School and claims that the Shrine Bowl
was one of the most fun games he ever
played in. The trip to the St Louis Hospital
made a lasting impression on him and
truly gave a brand new meaning to our
game from his perspective, a day he will
never forget. Dayton continued with his
gift in football at Coffeyville Community
College. His Sophomore year he was
voted All-American and led the nation in
scoring, he also set the National Junior
College single game scoring record with 7
touchdowns in a single game. He finished
his college career at Arkansas State
University where he received a Degree in
Business. Unfortunately Dayton’s record
didn’t hang around the Shrine Bowl for
long as Barry Sanders came and broke
it the following year. However still today
he holds the record at Coffeyville for most
points and touchdowns scored in a single
game. Gene is still able to stay involved
with the Kansas Shrine Bowl as he is part
owner of Pittcraft Printing in Pittsburg,
Kansas they have printed a majority of
the Shrine Bowl programs over the years.
Gene is married to Stacy and has three
children of his own Meghan, Conner
and Drew as well as four step daughters,
Rheid, Ryan, Rhylee and Regan.
Meritorious Award winner, Ray
Terrell was the 2008 Shrine Bowl Board
President who not only served twelve
years as a board member but also was
a fourteen year camp director. After
volunteering at the game in Emporia in
1998, Ray was asked to become Camp
Director and felt it was a real pleasure after
seeing all of the work the Shrine Bowl did
to help the Shrine Hospitals. Each year
was full of memorable moments for Ray
as he met the new set of Coaches and
Players- he still stays in touch with many
of the participants and will never forget
JUNe 7, 2015
PITTSBURG’S lINColN PARK
2:00 PM
BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY FOR A
FUN DAY OF FOOD AND ACTIVITIES
Pat Waltrip, Rhonda Venus and Joyce Long at
the last Divan Visitation of 2015. The occasion
was the visitation to the Kick-Off Club in
Chanute 3-17-15.
18. “HELPING OUR KIDS ACHIEVE THEIR DREAM IN 2015”
You are cordially invited to the
The Mirzan
2015 Mirza Shrine Potentates Ball
Illustrious Sir Potentate Ron Venus and his Lady Rhonda
Request the pleasure of your company
Saturday, April 11th, 2015
Mirza Shrine Center, 110 West 5th Street, Pittsburg, Kansas 66762
6:00 PM – Cocktails 6:30 PM – Presentation of Divan and Guests
7:30 PM - Dinner 8:30 PM – Dance to the Music of “The Gas Co.”
Banquet and Dance: $75.00 per couple • Dance Only: $35.00 per couple • Dance only - admitted after 8:30 PM
Mail or call Mirza Shrine, PO Box 776, Pittsburg, KS 66762 • Phone: 620-231-4180
Requested attire is formal or coat and tie (no Jeans)
The Mirzan
“HELPING OUR KIDS ACHIEVE THEIR DREAM IN 2015” The Mirza Potentate’s Annual Pheasant
Harvest
19.
MIRZA PROVOST GUARD
WHEN: Sunday April 26th, 2015
WHERE: Chanute Elks Lake - Chanute, KS
Lone Pine Hunting Preserve, Toronto, KS.
The wind blew (again!) and the pheasants flew (too fast!)...over
the trees, past the pond...and beyond! A few of them anyway.
On Saturday March 14, 50 Shriners, friends, and family gathered
at our European Harvest circle--26 gunners in the morning, 24
gunners in the afternoon. With much laughter, good natured ribbing,
and obviously very good aim, over 400 pheasants were harvested....
destined to grace many dinner tables.
Plenty of laughter and fellowship also filled the clubhouse--card
games, party planning, and the the best thing: good old-fashioned
‘visiting’---something we don’t seem to do like we ought.
All in all--an awesome day! Over $5000.00 was raised for Mirza.
A heartfelt thank you to all who helped put on the harvest--too many
to name but each and every one much much appreciated!
AND many thanks and kudos to the gunners--without you there
would be no event--you are the best!!
TIME: 10:00 a.m. (Registration @ 9:00)
FEE: $60.00 per person (3 man teams)
100 Rounds-5 Mulligans Available
*Lunch and beverages will be provided for all
shooters registered. There will be a $5.00 fee
for all non-shooters.
*Awards presentation following lunch.
All proceeds benefit Provost Guard Unit
Kick Off Club Day After Clean Up Hunt
The ‘Day After’ clean up hunt was a big score for the Kick Off Club--eight men from the
Coffeyville area came to enjoy a day of hunting together in the field, harvesting a total of 30
birds. According to the lunch table conversation the dog work was exceptional. The guide
and dog handler-Mike Hamman-agreed!
This is the second year for this group of gentlemen-and they were gentlemen-to purchase
the hunt at the Kick Off Club Auction. I think I heard some talk of trying for a third time next
year!
Beth Hamman
NEXT CEREMONIAL MAY 9, 2015
MIRZA YEARBOOK PHOTO SHOOT
Make Your Appointment Today!
1-877-764-4535 ext 501
March 30 @
Coffeyville: The Shrine Barn, Junction of Patterson & 7th
April 3 & 4 @
Independence: The Masonic Temple, 2000 W Laurel St, Independence
Lisa Johnson
Summerfield Studios/My Church Family Album
Kansas Shrine Bowl
Poster
$5.00 donation
Contact the Kansas Shrine Bowl Office
800-530-5524
Or mail check to
Kansas Shrine Bowl
9080 Parkhill • Lenexa, KS 66215
110 West Fifth • PO Box 776 • Pittsburg, KS 66762
Phone: (620) 231-4180 • Fax: (620) 231-4261
www.mirzashriners.com
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