The Rhode Island Shriners Newspaper December 2014 January 2015 Vol.16 Issue 173 Bringing Rhode Island Shriners’ News to the Community Since 1953! Joyous Holidays & A Happy and Healthy New Year To All from The Rhode Island Shriners 2 SCIMITAR December 2014/January 2015 Greetings, I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere thanks to every Divan officer for all the support that you have extended to me this year during my second term in the office of Potentate/CEO of the Rhode Island Shriners. I further that thanks to the Shriners Ladies for all their hard work and dedication to our Shrine helping those in need and offering their support whenever it was needed. We faced many changes and tackled many obstacles throughout this year continuing to let our friends and neighbors here in Special thanks to each and every Rhode Island Shriner member and their respective Units that have shown their colors and proudly marched during the parade season and offered their support with our many indoor and outdoor events and activities this year. The New Year is upon us, and the hard work and dedication of being a Shriner continues. We still have a host of exciting events that are taking place during the month of December and a great line up of more excitement to come in 2015. Check out the current and upcoming events section and calendar pages in this issue of the Scimitar newspaper!! With pride and honor, it has once again Illustrious PP William J. Hall been my pleasure to serve the office of PoRhode Island know that the Rhode Island tentate/CEO for the Rhode Island Shriners Shriners are alive and well and ready to during the year of 2014. stand tall in each and every community when called upon to offer our assistance. William J. Hall Protecting what matters most since 1910 Artisans Unit Report........................................6 Birthdays in December and January............19 Calendars for December-February.......... 10-11 401.596.0146 www.thorptrainer.com Westerly, Rhode Island home | auto | business | life | disability Chief Rabban Message....................................4 Current and Upcoming Events................ 12-14 Cut The Bull....................................................15 Editor’s Column............................................ 3-4 Help Wanted...................................................13 History of Innovation.....................................18 Legion of Honor Unit Report............................5 Obituaries..................................................... 8-9 Potentates Message........................................2 Recorders Message.........................................5 RI Shriners Holiday Message........................17 RI Shriners 2014 Review...............................16 Scimitar-Free Copy Locations.......................20 Scimitar News Boosters..................................7 SCIMITAR December 2014/January 2015 3 Editor’s Column Award Winning Publication Dromedary Awards FIRST PLACE 2012, 2008, 2007, 2005, 2003, 2001, 1999 Honorable Mention - 2006, 2000, 1998 SCIMITAR STAFF Editor-in-Chief Wayne E. Sutton Photographer Vacant Advertising Manager Wayne E. Sutton Tel: 461-0690 Editors Emeritus Rene Boucher George F. Coombs Photographer Emeritus George Doonan The SCIMITAR is published bi-monthly for the Rhode Island Shriners by the Rhode Island Shriners located at One Rhodes Place, Cranston, Rhode Island 02905. Subscrip-tions, are $2 of the annual dues. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Rhode Island Shriners, One Rhodes Place, Cranston, Rhode Island 02905. Periodical postage paid at Providence, Rhode Island, USPS No. 016-581. RHODE ISLAND SHRINERS One Rhodes Place, Cranston, R I 02905 Toll free 1-888-A CHILD 5 Web Site: www.rishriners.com Telephone: (401) 467-7100 Office Extensions: Potentate/CEO, Bill Hall.................#14 Recorder, Paul Healy ....................#16 Secretary, Pat Deitch ...................#10 Treasurer, Bryan Martin................#15 Bookkeeper, Elaine Williams.........#18 Sales, Hillary Williamson...............#13 Restaurant, Christopher Kurtzo.....#11 Kitchen.........................................#12 Chef Chris....................................#19 Charities (Leon)............................#25 ELECTED OFFICERS 2014 Potentate/CEO PP William Hall Chief Rabban Glenn Medeiros Assistant Rabban PP Andrew Hencler High Priest/Prophet Domenic DiStefano Oriental Guide Louis Sherman Treasurer Bryan Martin Noble Wayne E. Sutton Dear Shriners, Ladies and Rhode Island Friends: The Future of our Scimitar Newspaper We have experienced another great year here at the home of the Rhode Island Shriners. We faced many changes for the good of our Shrine now and into the future. Among those many changes, we also decided that it was time to deliver our main source of communication to our membership by bringing you the Scimitar newspaper in a new, exciting and much more efficient format. Early in the year we slowly introduced our plan to deliver the Scimitar to our membership and devoted readers in full digital format with easy access of clear viewing and making it easier to read. You must have a current version of Adobe Reader on your computer before you get started. All you have to do is go to your personal computer, tablet, laptop or smart phone, click on your app that brings you to the Internet then type in: HYPERLINK “http://www.rishriners. com” www.rishriners.com . Click on the listed web site that reads: Rhode Island Shriners and Imperial Room and that will bring you to the home page of our web site. There is a list of places that you can visit. Click on the tab that reads: Read RI Shriners Newspaper. This will bring you to a page that shows a listing of each and every issue published for the current year. Pick the issue that you want to view where it reads: Click to View. Just 4 easy clicks and you’re there! When you reach the particular issue that you want to see and read, you can view it at it’s 100% original size or enlarge for easier reading. You can print any particular page that you desire like a special event in that you may want to attend, or the calendar so you can have it handy at all times. The ever-changing technology of the computer has dramatically changed the way that we communicate and obtain information. Some people can’t wait for the next change to happen and many others struggle with change or the ability to use a computer of any kind. In our plan to deliver the Scimitar to our membership and devoted readers, we gave careful and respectful consideration to make sure that any Shriner that may not have access to a computer or email or may struggle with the steps of reaching our newspaper by visiting our web site, would continue to receive a full printed version mailed directly to your door. We greatly depend on the continued advertising sponsors who make the wise decision of placing their business advertisement in our newspaper to reach a wide and diversified readership with our members and many devoted friends throughout the State of Rhode Island. In order to show our thanks for the support of our advertisers we also make the Scimitar available for free any 15-targeted news racks, offering our newspaper as a one-stop shopping guide for the many available services provided by our advertisers. More importantly, we offer our newspaper as a guide and tool for families that have children who may be suffering from severe burn, bone, cleft lip and palate problems, helping to guide them through the process of gaining expert and state of the art medical treatment at any of the 22 Nationwide Shriners Hospitals for Children regardless of their ability to pay for medical treatment. With the patience and cooperation of our membership to slowly embrace the changes that we have made to our newspaper, we have strengthened the foundation and future of our “Award Winning” Scimitar Newspaper. You will always be well informed of the most current, fresh and exciting news happening here at the home of the Rhode Island Shriners bringing you a wealth of valuable information and keeping you current for events, meetings and Shriners Hospital Nationwide news. It has been an exciting and non-stop year for the Rhode IsEditor’s Column continued on page 4 Recorder Paul Healy APPOINTED OFFICERS 2014 First Ceremonial Master Donald Williamson Second Ceremonial Master Robert St. Jean Marshal William Dawless Director Robert Chase Public Relations Chairman Wayne E. Sutton All materials for the February/March 2015 issue will be due by Monday, January 5, 2015 4 SCIMITAR December 2014/January 2015 A message from the Chief Rabban Chief Rabban Glenn Medeiros Dear Nobles and Ladies all, it will be my honor and pleasure to serve you as the 127th Potentate of the Rhode Island Shriners if elected. I have had a wonderful journey through the line of officer positions in the Divan throughout the past several years and certainly look forward to the position of Potentate if elected. The Divan is going to continue to focus on membership with the slogan of “ Gain and Retain”. Without new members our fraternity will die off and just be in the history books for people to read about. The Divan and myself would like to make history with record numbers of new creations. This is only possible with the help of each and every one of you nobles out there. Replace yourself at least once and our job will be done for now, our children are relying on us to continue supporting our 22 hospitals Worldwide that provide them with the best healthcare in the world. Lets not let the black camel continue to win this battle. In just my short career as a Shriner I have worn my Fez with pride in many parades and functions throughout the country at different shrine events and it still till this day it gives me goose bumps. I would hope all of you as well, have the pride and honor to wear the symbol of the shriners as I do. This is what I feel we need to convey to our nobles who ask “what do you have to offer me at the shrine”?, and to perspective candidates to the shrine. Some of my fondest memories are from events my lady Kerrie and I attended where 100 to 150 nobles and ladies also attended the event. These events were always sold out and you had to beg to get a ticket or two to participate. Nothing would make me happier then to see this happen once again. It was always a pleasure to see all the tables that had reserved signs on them from all the units that attended. A real fond memory that I miss was from the clowns doing their thing at these events with the shooter balloons flying around the room hitting people while they try to eat our wonderfully prepared food. I can recall one strawberry festival when you could not even see the floor because of all the balloons that were blown up and sent sailing through the air. Lets bring back the fun that this wonderful organization was based upon. As leaders, our door is always open to new and fresh ideas, or any question you might have. Please feel free to talk to any Divan member or myself with anything that you feel would help benefit the temple. Our Ladies are a big part of our success and future, without their support and help we would not be able to do what we do. In addition Hillary and Chris are doing a great job with the banquet facility and I am sure will keep the ball rolling with great events and tasty food. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Illustrious William J. Hall for all his help Editor’s Column continued from page 3 land Shriners, and the Scimitar newspaper has captured and delivered all of the news, stories and articles that you expect right to your door, at our web site or a free news rack copy. Anyway you need it; we bring the Scimitar to you! Find yourself a comfortable chair in front of your computer, laptop, tablet or smart-phone, click on our web site, sit back, relax and enjoy all of the exciting articles, stories, events and and support throughout this past year. Illustrious Hall has given me great guidance and advice to help make me a better man and leader. Bill is a true Mason and is always there when anyone needs him. I hope he will enjoy his retirement and stays around to help us youngsters take the helm and try to guide this ship to new lands. May God bless you Bill in all of your future endeavors wherever they may lead you, Thank you. In closing I look forward to working with the divan this ensuing year and continue the have a cohesive bond and ideas throughout the coming years. To my fellow officers it has been nothing less then pure joy to work with you all and I hope we can continue our friendship and work ethics for many years to come. The bond I feel with you cannot be described in words, just in the actions we show to each other as lifelong friends. Fraternally yours, Glenn E Medeiros Sr. Chief Rabban Rhode Island Shriners TM a wealth of information that we have made available to you at your fingertips in the “Award Winning” Scimitar Newspaper. Wishing everyone a Happy, Healthy and Joyous Holiday Season and New Year. Fraternally and Sincerely Yours, Noble Wayne Edward Sutton Editor-in-Chief A Gordon Food Service Company ® FOODSERVICE’S SPECIALTY BROADLINER At Perkins, we believe a distributor must back up their broadline capabilities with specialized market expertise. This has been the driving idea behind creating our eight in-house specialty departments. Combine this specialized service with the significant broadline power of our parent company, Gordon Food Service® – what you get is a company with product variety, expertise, and scale, all under one roof, delivered on one truck, and still family owned. PerkinsTM A Gordon Food Service Company • ©2014 Perkins - A Gordon Food Service Company (800) 733-5708 • Perkins1.com SCIMITAR December 2014/January 2015 5 From the Desk of the Recorder Hi Nobles, I hope everyone enjoyed their Thanksgiving Day with their families and friends. First, an update on our Car Show – approximately 80 cars were at the Masonic Youth Center. Everyone liked our new location and our concessions sold well. Thanks to all the committee workers for a successful event. The parades in October were a success as well. With our good attendance at all the parades, it was stated that the Legion won the best attendance award again. Congratulations, Legion members! Next, our annual Spaghetti Dinner was held on October 24th. Approximately 80-85 people were in attendance. Everyone enjoyed their time and as always there was plenty of food. Great job by Norm Messenger for organizing the event. Finally, our last parade of the season was held November 11th, Veteran’s Day in East Greenwich. Our election of officers was held November 10th. However, since the Scimitar dead- line was November 5th, we will not list the new officers until the next issue. As always, our meetings are held on the second Monday of each month. Please keep in mind our members with health concerns and our Military during these difficult times. This will be my last time writing for the Scimitar. I hope it was informative for you. I wish you and your loved ones a wonderful and safe Holiday Season. Fraternally Yours, Bob Kaloostian Commander R.I. Shriners Legion of Honor As the Holidays approach. I would take this opportunity to wish all of the Nobility and their families a Happy Holiday season. We should look forward to the All-Units Party scheduled for Friday , December 19 , 2014. Starting with cocktails @ 6:30 and followed by dinner @ 7:30. The ticket deadline is December 15th . Tickets cost just $ 15.00 per person and MUST BE PURCHASED in advance, and will not be held , or sold at the door. Tickets are available at the bar or the office. There is also a New Year’s Eve Gala that will feature an extensive menu including : Hors d’oeuvres , House Champagne Toast , Dancing with Bodee’s Circle of Music , Noisemakers & Hats. Cost is just $ 45.00 per person and includes tax and tip. Please note that tickets MUST BE PURCHASED by December 21st . Please come and enjoy the Holiday events at Your Shrine Center. The Annual Meeting will be held on Monday , January 5, 2015, starting @ 7:00 PM. Election of Officers and Representatives will be held. Please attend this meeting to participate in the election of the Nobles who will oversee the operation of your Shrine Center for 2015. A PUB MENU will be served in the McIntyre Room from 4:30 – 6:30 PM. On behalf of the entire office staff we wish everyone a Happy Holiday season and a Happy New Year. No dues will be accepted in the office after 12:00 noon on the day of the annual meeting, January 5, 2015. Fraternally yours: JAMIEL INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. ALL LINES OF INSURANCE Licensed in RI, MA, CT & FL Hirum A. Jamiel, II HIRUM A. JAMIEL, II President Certified Insurance Counselor Tel. 401-245-8900 • Fax 401-245-8494 Tel. 401-245-0900 • Fax 401-245-8494 429 Main Street • P.O. Box 405 Warren, RI 02885 hjii@P-Day.com Serving the community since 1961 429 Main Street • Warren, RI 02885 hjii@jamielinsurance.com Out of words for this issue and on vacation! contact@alphabetsoup.us p:(401) 295-2955 f:(401) 295-0955 1130 Ten Rod Road Suite F101 North Kingstown, RI 02852 When a child succeeds in speech and language therapy, he is finally able to communicate, to say what he is thinking and be understood. 6 SCIMITAR December 2014/January 2015 Tidbits, Tidbits and More Tidbits Merry Christmas to my Christian brethren and Happy Hanukkah to my Jewish brethren and to all a Happy New Year!! • Our New Potentate – Congratulations to Glenn Medeiros on his election and installation as the Rhode island Shriners Potentate for the year 2015. Your unit will always be there to support you. May Lady ‘Potentatris’ Kerrie and you have a very successful and fun filled year. • December/January, Who am I? I am not an Artisan. I am at every meeting. I am always on the agenda. • October/November, Who am I? John Codiero • Scimitar -The Scimitar is available on line at www.rishriners.com. All you have to do from the homepage is click on ‘Read RI Shriners Newspaper.’ If the Past Potentates can do it, anybody can. • 2015 Artisan Chief – congratulations to Craig Sherman on his election. The vote was unanimous and there were no hanging chads. • 2013/2014 Artisan Past Chief - thank you Bob for a job well done! Good luck as you progress in line at Washington Lodge # 3 and the Divan. • Bung Hole Award –the winner, more appropriately loser, will be announced in December at our unit meeting. Again, the only qualification is that you need to be yourself. Therefore, many Artisans are in the running. • Florida Unit – we went on a cruise again. We set sail on a four hour cruise on Thursday, November the 13th aboard the Big M Casino out of Fort Myers. It was great to have Mike ‘Buttercup’ Smith, Charley’ Bubbles got in my eyes’ Miller and their ladies join Dick ‘Dickie Do’ Reilly, yours truly and our ladies. • Binocular raffle – all Florida unit members should purchase a ticket. The reason is that when we go to Fort Myers or Siesta Key beach during Spring Break we will be able to see the scenery much better!!!! • November Elections –the elections are history. The question to be answered is: Did the citizens of the United States win? • Patriots – they’re looking pretty, pretty good to me! Amazing to me is the so called New York Yankees fans that root for the Pats, instead of the Giants. If you think I am referring to you, then you are definitely correct. • Movie and Character Trivia – name the movie and character who said: #1 “You’re gonna need a bigger boat.” #2 “Just when I thought I was out, they brought me back in.” #3 “Say ‘hello’ to my little friend!” #4 “What we’ve got here is failure to communicate.” #5 “You’ll shoot your eye out!” Email you answers to me at cjjsmarz@cox.net. All Artisan winners will have a choice of one beverage at our December meeting. • Always Invited – an invitation is always there for all Nobles to join us at our monthly meeting on the third Thursday, December 18th and the fourth Thursday, January 22ndat 7:30PM.HHHH Our December meeting is always a gala affair as we celebrate the holiday season. • To the Editor – the Scimitar stated that all articles are due on Friday, November 5. Therefore, submitting my article on Thursday, November 6 is either a day early or a day late. I prefer a date early. • The end of an era – this is my final Scimitar article. The time has come to pass the torch to a fellow Artisan. I have really enjoyed my years as the writer for the best unit in all of Shrinedom!! You better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout, I’m telling you why, Santa Claus is coming to town!!!! …… Ho, Ho, Ho, The Artery PS – As always, I look forward to your feedback, positive and definitely negative. warwickmall.com SCIMITAR December 2014/January 2015 Jake & Rita Bedrosian Ken & Sandra Bogosian *Rusty & Kathy Booth Mike & Barbara Christopher George & Carol Cicma Edward & Janet Dyer Stu Eddy John Edes, Anah Temple Robin Moone-Edes Eileen Ennis Peter Frageorgia PP Biff & Bev Gallagher Joe Gonsalves David & Judy Hart Al & Ruth Hollingworth Russ Kawa Phil & Barbara Lundgren *Ralph R. Matteson , Jr. Herb & Joan McGuire David McKay Dorothy Prest PP Allan & Barbara Reynolds RI Shriner Clown Unit PP Gardner Smith Dino Soscia Charles & Elma Tweedly Richard & Nancy Urquhart In Memory of PP Roy E. Wareham 2014 Divan of Officers 2014 Potentate, William Hall *Assistant Rabban, PP Andrew & Jan Hencler Treasurer, Bryan & Denise Martin 1st Ceremonial Master, Donald & Hillary Williamson 2nd Ceremonial Master, Robert & Deb St. Jean Public Relations Chairman, Wayne & Lois Sutton *Asterisked booster names are advised that their one-year booster membership expires with this issue. If you are interested in renewing your News Booster membership for another year, please complete the cut-out registration form and forward it with your payment. Thank you in advance for your kind and continued support. WEBSITE: www.qmcemetery.org 238 Robinson Street Wakefield, RI 7 8 SCIMITAR December 2014/January 2015 Shriners Obituaries OWEN, JAMES CHIPPENDALE 77, died Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at home. He was the beloved husband of Betty Jane Northup-Owen. Born in Fall River, MA, the son of the late James J. and Nora (Chippendale) Owen. He was a graduate of Monsignor Coyle High School, Taunton, MA and he attended Brown University and the University of Rhode Island. He lived in Coventry before moving to Middletown in 2003 and was a winter resident of the Sarasota, Florida area. He served in the United States Naval Reserves from 1954-1962. He worked as a Physical Plant Engineer for the State of Rhode Island State Department of Corrections at the Super Maximum Prison in Cranston. Since 1975 Jim has had strong ties to the Masonic Fraternity. His affiliations include Noquochoke Lodge A.F. & A.M., Westport, MA; St. John’s Lodge No. 1 Providence; Providence Chapter No. 1, Royal Arch Masons; the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Valley of Providence; Sahib Shriners, Sarasota, FL; St. John’s Commandery No. 1, Knights Templar.; the Rhode Island Shriners, where he was active with the Director’s Staff & Clown Unit and, the Masonic Veterans Association of RI. In Chicago, IL on August 29, 2006 Jim was coronated a 33 degree Mason, Honorary Member of the Supreme Council of North America, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite. Most recently Jim served as Regional Chairman of the Scottish Rite Character Builder Leadership Committee and was an active fundraiser for the Children’s Learning Center of RI. He also belonged to Elks Lodge 104, Newport and American Legion Post 18, Portsmouth. Jim was active in Democratic politics statewide and especially in Coventry. He was a senior arbitrator for the Council of the Better Business Bureaus, Inc. and he belonged to the Naval War College Foundation in Newport, RI. He was an accomplished clarinetist in his youth playing with well-known bands as they travelled through southeastern Massachusetts. He also was a Notary Public in Kent County. In addition to his wife, he leaves behind one son: James Thomas Owen & his wife Krista of Johnston, RI; one daughter: Linda Mello of Massachusetts; two brothers: John Arthur Owen & his wife Virginia of Westport, MA and Francis David Owen of Little Compton, RI; one sister: Mary Elizabeth Manning & her husband Alan of Tonka Bay, MN; a niece and numerous nephews & grandnephews. He loved dearly his dogs, the Mini Pin, Heidi, the Sheltie, Dolly and the conger parrot, Tony! Calling hours will be held on Monday, October 13 from 4:00 - 7:00 PM at Carpenter-Jenks Funeral Home & Crematory, 659 East Greenwich Avenue, West Warwick. A Masonic memorial service will be held Monday at 7 PM at the funeral home. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, October 14 at 11:00 am in Swan Point Cemetery, 585 Blackstone Blvd., Providence. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to: Scottish Rite Almoner Fund, P.O. Box 519, Lexington, MA 02420 or to: the Children’s Dyslexia Center of RI, One Rhodes Place, Cranston, RI 02905 or to: Shriners Hospitals For Children, 516 Carew Street, Springfield, MA 01104-2396. Remembrances may be offered on line at carpenterjenks.com TWEEDLY, CHARLES ANDREW, SR., age 89, of Greenville, husband of Elma (Truppa) Tweedly, son of the late Charles and May Lee (Denton) Tweedly. Father of Charles A. Tweedly, Jr. of Millbury, MA and Karen A. Tweedly-Allen of Barrington, grandfather of Michael C. Tweedly, brother of the late Elsie Murphy, Rosemary Hesketh and Margaret Hunt. Charles was a World War II Navy veteran and was stationed in the Philippines Sea Frontier as a radio operator. After his discharge from the Navy, he attended and graduated from the Rhode Island Technical Institute of Providence and the Franklin Technical institute of Boston. He was employed at Otis Elevator as a maintenance mechanic and retired in 1987. He was a member Local 39 of the Elevator Constructor’s Union in Providence where he served as President and Treasurer. Charles was also a 32nd degree Mason and was a member of Union Lodge #10 in Pawtucket where he served as Master and Secretary. Union Lodge merged with Jenks Lodge #24 of Pawtucket. He was also a member of Barney Merry #29 of Pawtucket where he served as secretary before they merged with St. Johns #1 of Providence. He was active as a Mason and a Shriner. He was a member of Daylight Royal Arch Chapter 17, Doric Royal Council, Select Masons #7, St. Johns Commandery #1, Knights Templar, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Valley of Providence. As a Shriner he was a member of the Temple Guard unit and served as Captain and Treasurer. He was also a member of the Road Runners Transportation Unit, the Maharba, the 100 Club, Knights of Mecca. He was past president of the Secretaries Guild and the Masonic Veterans Association. He was also a member of the Swords of Bunker Hill Gaspee Order #99. He also served as a Shriners Parade Marshall for many years. In 2008 he was honored as Shriner of the Year. He was also a member of the Rhode Island Philatelic Society. Relatives and friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial, Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at 10am in St. Luke Church, 108 Washington Rd., Barrington. Burial with Military Honors will be in R.I. Veteran’s Cemetery, Exeter. Visitation Monday from 5-8pm in the TUCKER-QUINN Funeral Chapel, 643 Putnam Ave. (Rt.44) Greenville. In lieu of flowers, donations to Shriners Hospital for Children, 516 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104. Information and Condolences, visit TuckerQuinnFuneralChapel.com Allan E. Reynolds, 95, died Friday, September 5, 2014. He was the beloved husband of M. Barbara (Tucker) Reynolds with whom he celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary on March 19, 2014. Born in Warwick, a son of the late Edward J. and Lillian H. (Allen) Reynolds, he lived in Warwick before moving to West Greenwich in 2006 and to Coventry in 2012. He served during World War II as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Army Air Force. For 35 years he worked as a Management Analyst employed by the United States Navy at NAS Quonset Point retiring in March of 1976. Allan was a member of the Masonic Fraternity for 67 years. In 1947 he was raised to the degree of Master Mason at Nathanael Greene Lodge #45, Warwick, now affiliated with Harmony Lodge #9, Cranston, where he served as Worshipful Master in 1956-1957. In 1954 he joined the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Valley of Providence. He was made an Honorary Member of the Supreme Council A.A.S.R. Northern Masonic Jurisdiction 33 Degree in St. Louis, MO on September 29, 1982. He was elected Secretary for the Valley of Providence in May of 1978 and again in June of 2007. In 1957 Allan joined Palestine Temple A.A.O.N.M.S., now Rhode Island Shriners and where he served as Potentate in 1980. He was a member of the Directors Staff; a past director of the Oriental Band and a past secretary of the Knights of Mecca. He also belonged to the Marhaba Club, the Rubba Club and the 100 Club. Since 1982 he served as Chairman of the Hodges Lawton Shrine Unit at Rhode Island Hospital. He was a member of the National Cabiri, Past Potentates Association and of Cabiri Chapter #51. His other Masonic affiliations included the Masonic Veterans Association, the National Sojourner’s, Swords of Bunker Hill, and Providence Court #71 Royal Order of Jesters. He was a member and past patron of Sincerity Chapter #24 Order of the Eastern Star, now affiliated with Adah Chapter. He was a recipient of a Grand Lodge Veterans Medal, a 50 Year OES medal and the International Supreme Council Order of DeMolay Degree of Chevalier. He also belonged to the National Association of Retired Federal Employees, Chapter 958, Warwick and the Providence Preservation Society. He was a charter member of the Sebastian Miniature Collectors Society and an Eagle Scout from Troop 2 Lakewood, Warwick, where he served for several years as assistant Scoutmaster. He was a former member of ShaObituary continued on page 9 SCIMITAR December 2014/January 2015 Obituary continued on page 9 womet Baptist Church, Warwick and Asbury United Methodist Church, Warwick; presently a member of East Greenwich United Methodist Church. He also belonged to VFW Post 916, Wakefield and was a member of the Clan Dewars Highlander. In addition to his wife he is survived by two sons: Richard A. Reynolds & his wife Nancy of Warwick and David A. Reynolds & his wife Deborah of Quakertown, PA; one sister: Beverly Thompson of Warwick; one brother: Kenneth E. Reynolds & his wife Louise of South Kingstown; seven grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at 4:00 PM at Carpenter-Jenks Funeral Home & Crematory, 659 East Greenwich Avenue, West Warwick. Relatives and friends are invited and may call on Wednesday from 2:00 – 4:00 PM. A Masonic service will be held on Wednesday at 3:30. Interment with military honors in Swan Point Cemetery, Providence will be private. Donations in Allan’s memory may be made to the Shrine Charities Trust of Rhode Island, One Rhodes Place, Cranston, RI 02905. Information and condolences at carpenterjenks.com. Pizza & Deli Local # 1261 Christopher Reed - President Craig Viens - Vice President Joseph Tougas - Treasurer Sandy Robinson - Secretary Jason Renchan - Trustee A full-service marina serving the Tiverton area for some sixty years. 1697 Main Road Tiverton Rhode Island standishboat@yahoo.com 9 10 SCIMITAR December 2014/January 2015 S SUNDAY hriner Calendar MONDAY TUESDAY 1 December WEDNESDAY 2 THURSDAY 3 4 6:30 Divan Meeting Ladies Meeting 7 9 Legion of Honor 7:30 15 FRIDAY SATURDAY 5 6 RI Shriners Supper Club 4-8pm RI Shriners Directors Staff Bingo Night 7pm, Sharp 8 14 2014 10 11 12 13 18 19 20 Ladies Luncheon 11:30 16 17 Directors Staff Meeting 7:30 RI Shriners All Units Holiday Party 6:30pm 11am Temple Guard Hanukkah begins at sundown 21 22 23 First Day of Winter 24 Christmas Eve 25 26 Artisans/Motor Corps 7:30 27 Christmas Day 28 29 30 9:30am Clown Meeting New Year’s Eve RI Shriners New Years Eve Gala 6pm - 12:30am S SUNDAY 31 hriner Calendar MONDAY TUESDAY January WEDNESDAY 2015 THURSDAY New Year’s Day 4 5 6 6:30 Divan Meeting Ladies Meeting 7 FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 8 9 10 RI Shriners Winter Wonderland Installation Banquet 6pm RI Shriners Annual Meeting 7pm 11 12 13 Legion of Honor 7:30 18 25 9:30am Clown Meeting 19 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 26 14 15 16 Ladies Luncheon 11:30 20 21 27 28 Directors Staff Meeting 7:30 17 11am Temple Guard 22 23 24 29 30 31 Artisans/Motor Corps 7:30 SUNDAY S hriner Calendar MONDAY TUESDAY 1 Super Bowl 11 SCIMITAR December 2014/January 2015 2 February WEDNESDAY 2015 THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 3 4 5 6 7 10 11 12 13 14 19 20 6:30 Divan Meeting Ladies Meeting Groundhog Day 8 9 Legion of Honor 7:30 15 Ladies Luncheon 11:30 16 Washington’s Birthday and President’s Day 17 Directors Staff Meeting 7:30 18 Ash Wednesday Lincoln’s Birthday Chinese New Year Valentine’s Day 21 11am Temple Guard Mardi Gras 22 23 24 9:30am Clown Meeting 2014 Pumpkin Patch Boosters Biff & Bev Gallagher Estelle & Bob Williams Carol Plemmons Gerald T. Plemmons Maureen McGuire Steve McGuire In Memory of P.P. Roy Wareham Glenn & Kerrie Medeiros Gordon E. Martin Jr. P.P. Joan A Martin Tony & Connie Pereira Robert Goff Teresa Ainsley Lou & Beth Sherman Colleen Sweeney Mily Givens Clyde & Ichabod Bud & Ginny Ekno Patricia Reilly Meg Cleverly Bob & Dianne O’Brien Don & Hillary Williamson Clarke & Allison Cate Rose Henry Norm & Karen Messinger Uncle Clarkie Domenic & Karielyn DiStefano The Tickler Bev & Biff Carolyn & Joe Biff P.P. 2000 Bryan & Denise Martin F. Harriet Dever 25 26 Artisans/Motor Corps 7:30 27 RI Shriners/Masonic Florida Luncheon 28 12 SCIMITAR December 2014/January 2015 Current & Upcoming Events Rhode Island Shriners Artisans Unit 9th Annual After the Holidays Game Dinner Sunday January 18, 2015 - 12:00 Noon Rhode Island Shrine Center - One Rhodes Place, Cranston, RI Donation: $35 per person $35 GLENN MEDEIROS,Tel: 401-793-0017 E-mail:gemkam@verizon.net BOB O’BRIEN, Tel: 401-487-4750 E-mail: robrien421@yahoo.com LOU SHERMAN, Tel: 401-829-7043 E-mail: lsherman9@yahoo.com SCIMITAR December 2014/January 2015 Current & Upcoming Events T he Island Rhode ners Shri aper sp New y r/Januar Decembe 2014 g Bringin rs’ News ne land Shri ity Is de ho R ommun to the C 53! Since 19 Vol.15 7 Issue 16 olidays Joyous H & ar To All ew Ye Healthy N T he nd ppy and a la from AinIserHs Rhode riners land Sh e Is The Rhod Shr aper Newsp r eptembe August/S 2014 g Bringin rs’ News rine Island Sh unity m Rhode om C e to th 53! Since 19 oin the Come Jnd Shriners Isla !! Rhode for some Events utdo or O & r Indo o Great Vol.16 1 Issue 17 ATTENTION!! SHRINER MEMBERS ONLY HELP WANTED The Rhode Island Shriners Scimitar Staff is seeking a Shriner to sell advertising space in our “Award Winning” Scimitar Newspaper. Member/Applicant should be retired but ambitious, good with meeting new people, and have good knowledge about the Rhode Island Shriners. Must have dependable transportation and some knowledge of traveling throughout Rhode Island. Working hours are flexible. Interested? Call Business Manager: Shriner, Wayne Sutton 461-0690 for more details. T Rhode he Is Shrin land Newsp ers aper August/S epte 2014 mber Vo 6 Issuel.117 1 Bringin Island Sh g riners’ to the C News omm Since 19 unity 53! Rhode Co Rhode me Join the Island Shrine Great fo rs Indo or r some & Outd o or Eve n ts!! 13 14 SCIMITAR December 2014/January 2015 Current & Upcoming Event Notices ANNUAL MEETING JANUARY 5, 2015 Notice is hereby given that the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE RHODE ISLAND SHRINERS A.A.O.N.M.S. will be held Monday, January 5, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at the Shrine Center, One Rhodes Place, Cranston, Rhode Island 02905. At that time, business pertaining to the Temple shall be transacted, reading of financial reports and the election of Officers and Representatives to serve for the ensuing year. Also, election of three (3) members to the Board of Trustees of the Shriners of Rhode Island Charities Trust for a three (3) year term, one (1) member to the Board of Directors of Hodges-Lawton Charities for a three (3) year term, and one (1) Trustee of the Temple for a three (3) year term shall occur at this meeting. A 2014 Membership Card is necessary for admission to this meeting. Attest: Paul M. Healy, Recorder Ill. William J. Hall, Potentate/CEO, Rhode Island Shriners At the same time and place shall be held the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE RHODE ISLAND SHRINERS HOLDING CORPORATION and the election of two (2) trustees to said corporation, each for a three (3) year term. Attest: Paul M. Healy, Recorder Ill. William J. Hall, Potentate/CEO, Rhode Island Shriners ELECTION OF OFFICERS ARTICLE XXV Sec. 325.4 When Elected. Each temple must elect its officers and representatives at its annual meeting in January unless its bylaws allow the election to occur at the temple’s stated meeting in December. Sec. 325.5 Ballot. (a) (b) (c) Separate Ballot. Election of officers shall be by a majority vote of those present and voting. When there is more than one Candidate for election to a particular office, a separate written ballot is required. A blanket ballot is prohibited. Retention. The ballots cast in any contested election for temple office shall be retained in the custody of the Recorder for a period of 90 days following the election, after which they may be destroyed unless the Imperial Potentate otherwise orders. Void Ballot. Blank ballots or ballots containing any markings other than the name of a candidate nominated from the floor are not votes and are not to be considered for any purpose. Sec. 325.6 Time of Election. Nominations must commence not later than 9:00 p.m. and when that hour arrives all other business must cease and none may be transacted until the election is concluded. Sec. 325.7 Other Officers. The temple may elect such other officers as its bylaws provided. Sec. 325.8 Nomination. Candidates for office and Representative must be placed in nomination from the floor. Sec. 325.9 Leadership Search Committee. The Board of Directors may appoint a committee consisting of not more than five (5) Nobles to study the qualifications of possible candidates for elective office in the temple. This committee may report their findings to the Board of Directors and/or to the temple members in the form of a nomination at a temple election. This committee may also consult with the Chief Rabban on his appointments if so requested. Sec. 325.10 Representatives. (a) Single Ballot. Where a temple elects more than one Representative, all candidates must be balloted for on one written ballot. (b) Complete Ballot. Each member voting must vote only for the total number of Representatives to be elected; otherwise his ballot cannot be counted as a vote. (c) Majority Vote. A majority vote of those present and voting is necessary to elect each Representative. (d) Election. Only those candidates who receive a majority vote shall be declared elected. (e) Successive Ballots. Successive written ballots must then be taken in the same manner on other candidates until all Representatives are elected. (f) Highest Vote. If more candidates receive a majority vote than the number of representatives to be elected, then those receiving the greatest number of votes shall be declared elected. (g) Void Ballot. Blank ballots or ballots containing any markings other than the name of a candidate nominated from the floor are not votes and are not to be considered for any purpose. Sec. 325.11 Election Regulations. (a) Electioneering. A candidate for an elected office in a Shrine temple may print, publish and circulate during the year he is seeking the elected office, a resume consisting of his educational background, his vocational history, and his Masonic and Shrine record. Except as provided in the prior sentence the printing, publication, circulating or distribution of resolutions, letter, telegrams, tickets, email or other devices, by a unit, club Noble or group of Nobles, suggesting, recommending, opposing, or containing the names of proposed candidates for office in the temple is prohibited. (b) Expenditures Prohibited. The expenditure of money for gifts, favors, or entertainment on behalf of a candidate for elected office is prohibited. (c) Violation. For any violation of (a) or (b), the Imperial Potentate may suspend any offending Noble, and he may declare the election of the officers void and order a new election. (d) Notice. At least one week prior to the annual meeting or any election, the temple Recorder shall mail to each member a notice thereof containing this section. SCIMITAR December 2014/January 2015 15 16 SCIMITAR December 2014/January 2015 Rhode Island Shriners Family Circus Day, Summershine Fund, Pawsox Night & Children’s Christmas Campaign - 2014 Review Under the direction of Public Relations Chairman and Fundraising Manager, Noble Wayne Sutton the Rhode Island Shriners proudly conduct 4 Annual fundraising projects to bring a smile to the face of less fortunate and special needs children throughout Rhode Island. Additional funds also help to support the Rhode Island Shriners. We start out the year with the Rhode Island Shriners Family Day at the Circus. A long time tradition working directly with the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus, making it possible for thousands of less fortunate and special needs children, young adults and families to experience the wonders of the greatest show on earth. Together with the continued donations that we receive from our friends here in Rhode Island, we offer a free Night at the Pawsox. Shriners pass to our special guests for the proudly march onto the playing day. field in all our colors before the start of the game and often have In the summer months we a special guest to throw the first continue our support to help pitch to the catcher. We make improve the quality of life for ourselves well known at the gate children with our Summershine entrance offering a special gift Fund. The Rhode Island Shri- on behalf of the Rhode Island ners have a long and healthy his- Shriners and the Pawtucket Red tory with the Statewide YMCA Sox to every young girl and boy Summer Camping program by that comes to enjoy the game. We offering financial assistance to also make a donation to an orgafamilies with children who re- nization that directly helps chilquire special needs that may not dren in need. otherwise have an opportunity to enjoy the experience of Summer As we make our way into the Camp. Shriners help to make that Holiday Season, we conduct our dream a reality whenever pos- Annual Children’s Christmas sible. Campaign bringing the joy and dreams to less fortunate children The Rhode Island Shriners and young adults with our Santa and the Pawtucket Red Sox Base- visit at Hasbro Children’s Hosball Club have worked together pital offering a wrapped special for many years hosting Shrine present to shut-in and terminally ill children. We also help Santa by bringing wrapped gifts to local group homes and organizations that need our help. The Shriners are proud to continue to help those in need. We cannot do it without the continued, kind and generous support that we receive each and every year from our friends and donors throughout the State of Rhode Island. For that, we offer our heartfelt thanks!! When you get a phone call or receive an envelope in the mail from the Rhode Island Shriners requesting your support, give generously. With your help, we are making a difference in the lives of those in need. PATRIOT DISPOSAL CO., INC. 2208 Plainfield Pike Johnston, RI (401) 647-7499 SCIMITAR December 2014/January 2015 Rhode Island Shriners 17 wishing everyone A Joyous, Happy and Healthy Holiday Season By: Noble Wayne E. Sutton, Public Relations Director It’s that time of the year when the weather slowly changes, leaves have fallen and a change of good spirit is in the air. In all of our busy lives, we somehow find the time during the Holiday Season to slow down our pace, reflect on the year, think about loved ones that are with us or have passed, offer a kind smile or gesture and do the things that we don’t normally do. Many Shriners or snowbirds as we call them, have flown the nest and headed down to Florida or South where the weather is warmer and the winter season is extremely different from what we experience here in Rhode Island and New England. For those that choose to stay and bunker down for winter, we welcome you to come by the Shrine during the cold and winter days and absorb some heat, enjoy a holiday libation, warm up and share some good conversation with fellow members. not be able to help themselves. This is that time of the year wish everyone a joyous, happy and healthy holiday season. We have many Winter events planned here at the home of the Rhode Island Shriners, but we never forget those who may not be so fortunate and as Shriners we stand tall in our commitment and obligation to help those that may Stay well, safe and warm. 18 SCIMITAR December 2014/January 2015 Shriners Hospitals for Children: A History of Innovation and Excellence in Burn Care Shriners Hospitals for Children® is noted worldwide as a leader in pediatric burn care. Since opening our three pediatric burn hospitals in the 1960s, our health care system has been at the forefront of innovative programs and treatment techniques that have both dramatically improved the survival rate for children with severe burns and enhanced their quality of life. Here is a brief timeline of the development of our burn care program: 1960s: In response to the growing awareness of a need for pediatric burn care, research and education, the governing body of the Shriners organization passed a resolution at the Imperial Session in 1962 to build and operate hospitals specializing in pediatric burn care. The first one opened in 1966 in Galveston, Texas, followed by those in Cincinnati and Boston two years later. The establishment of these hospitals helped raise awareness of burn injuries and appropriate care throughout the medical community. 1970s: Tremendous improvements in survival rates were made, particularly because of innovative research in excision, grafting, and intravenous feeding. In addition, pressure garments that helped lessen scarring were developed. Shriners Hospitals for Children — Cincinnati pioneered skin banking – a precursor to future methods of tissue, bone and skin procurement. In addition Shriners Hospitals for Children worked with the United States Fire Administration and Consumer Product Safety Commission to identify burn prevention programs for schools and fire departments. And finally, our Boston hospital began the first school re-entry program for patients. 1980s: Outpatient clinics were added at the three burn hospitals to provide continued care after patients are discharged. Also, researchers at Shriners Hospitals for Children discovered that early surgical excision and grafting reduces infections, shortens hospital stays and improves cosmetic outcomes for patients. Finally, Burn Awareness Week, a national education campaign, was Top left: Shriners Hospitals for Children — Boston Top right: Shriners Hospitals for Children — Cincinnati Bottom left: Shriners Hospitals for Children — Galveston Bottom right: Shriners Hospitals for Children — Northern California www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org OSMAR12SHFC created in an effort to raise public awareness and reduce the number of burn injuries in children. 1990s: Services were expanded at our burn hospitals. Care was made available for non-burn conditions such as port wine stains, congenital ear deformities and other complex wound and skin conditions. In addition, new programs were set up to help burn patients with psychological and social issues, including transitioning back to school and community. And, in 1997, Shriners Hospitals for Children — Northern California opened in Sacramento to serve children with orthopaedic conditions, burns and spinal cord injuries. The hospital has become the busiest pediatric burn center in the western U.S. 2000 - 2010s: Shriners Hospitals for Children continues to demonstrate and be recognized for their leadership in burn care. The hospitals in Boston and Cincinnati received the Press Ganey Summit Award for extraordinary patient satisfaction. All four burn hospitals have leaders who have served as president of the American Burn Association and three of the hospitals have hosted or co-hosted the World Burn Congress, an annual event of the Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors that brings together approximately 800 burn survivors and their families, caregivers, burn care professionals and firefighters to share experiences and support one another. In the years and decades to come, Shriners Hospitals for Children expects to continue its leadership in pediatric burn care, and its longstanding legacy of improving the lives of children. SCIMITAR December 2014/January 2015 For Shriners Born In: 22 23 David L. Cate Richard A. Gammell 1 Robert A. Suprenant William C. Wilkinson Bruce D. Sutcliffe Peter Iacobucci John S. Abatiello 24 Irving A. Smith Edward T. Johnson 25 Robert Wilson Rand C. Tanner 2 Howard G. Malin MD Kenneth N. Bruns 27 28 Armand J. Froment 3 Philip A. Lundgren 4 Howard M. Bromberg Philip J. Joncas George M. Morgan Sr. Ethan T. Sholes Bruce E. Cyganoski 5 6 8 Arthur F. Chapman Burton M. Gertenzang Craig S. Sherman 29 William J. Games Samuel Peterson 30 Harold R. Ekno Scott W. McNulty 31 Wallace T. Brown Charles J. Williams Jr. John S. Stroker Jr. 10 Jerrold L. Lavine Joseph D. Braga 11 William F. Bishop Richard Pilkington Thomas E. Northup 12 Donald L. Broad Neil J. MacDonald 13 12 August R. Cote Robert S. Clark Robert E. Sweet Caleb L. Minson 13 Sam Mendelowitz James J. Young 14 John W. Chaharyn Arthur E. Grant Jr. Glenn Carlson 15 George S. Hall Alfred J. Stand Peter C. Emerson 17 John E. Anderson John B. Cornell 19 Frederick J. Brown Gary C. Berard Norman R. Goodman 20 William J. Brehm Richard E. Froment John E. Del Selva Anthony A. Carcieri Neil C. McNulty 21 PP Stephen E. Carpenter Marvin S. Findling David T. Hart Jr. Frank Allen Francis M. Smith David E. McCarthy 22 Harry A. Templeton Joseph F. Cordeiro Keith P. Moan Ralph Discuillo Jeffrey D. Wilson 1 Bernard Labush 2 Warren Seward Gerald J. Turner 3 Sidney Clifford Jr. Richard H. Bloom Hirum A Jamiel John T. Trafford 4 George H. Rushford II 5 Walter B. Kelly 23 14 George A. Hodgson Harold E. Crook Jr. Frank P. Bussick Harold N. Stanley 8 Edward H. Tracy Robert L Kaloostian 24 Joseph Andrade Roger L. Breault 15 Mark S. Clark Noel J. Petisce John L. Burke Mark Reardon 9 James S. Marzalek Rodney C. Kershaw David W. Malone 26 Frederick N. Shwaery Aram A. Hinz 10 Richard L. Dillon 28 Eugene Kapinos Sr. Clarence H. Soderberg Jr., MD 16 Walter C. McFarland Mark R. Peterson Albert S. Holstius 11 Richard R. Gardin Calvin C. Overlock Richard E. Harris 29 Ralph R. Matteson Jr. William Savasta 17 Calvin C. Milton Frank S. DePetrillo Stephen A. Blanche 31 Michael P. Rego James F. Wishart 19 David A. Kingman Richard S. Urquhart David R. Surabian 20 Edward J. McDonald Peter K. Weichers Wyman P. Hallstrom III 21 Leon L. Overlock Melvin A. Tabor Albert R. Hollingworth Douglas M. 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