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Sheridan, Wyoming Volume 70, No. 43 April 2010

Greetings Nobles,
Ladies & Friends
Members, members,
members! I am asking all of our
Nobles for their help in bringing
our numbers back up. Four years ago, Kalif Temple’s
membership was at 1,000. Currently we are around 870 Heed the proclamation of the Illustrious Potentate Kelly D. Wood
members. In order to keep our temple strong, we need to A pilgrimage caravan is being formed in the Fire Hall in the desert of Wyoming to
continuously work on our membership. I am challenging cross the hot sands at Newcastle, Wyoming, Saturday April 24, 2010.
all of you to get together with your clubs, units and fellow
It is the decree, therefore, that the faithful assemble, comb the desert for the
nobles, to find ways to increase our membership.
unregenerate seeking admission to our goodly center. Gather them in and let none
A good friend and fellow noble talked to me the other
escape. Have those that are found worthy and of good reputation travel with us and at
day about our suggestion box. It is in the card room beside
journey’s end they will join the benevolent brotherhood accorded to all tried and true
the fez display. We would rather hear your suggestions
members of the Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine.
personally at our stated meetings, however, if you can not
attend, the suggestion box is there for you. Drop your Let them abide by our ancient traditions and rites, and prove themselves worthy. God is
suggestion in the box, with your name and phone number merciful and compassionate and will preserve and protect them.
on it so that we may follow up on your ideas.
March Stag Night was a full house. We had a great Salamu Es Aleikum
turnout and the Kan-a-bulls served up a great meal as
always. We presented a plaque to Fran Wells for his years
of service as bar manager and Dennis Vik presented a
check to Kalif Temple from his Super Bowl Fund Raiser.
Stag Night is the first Friday of every month starting at
Ladies Appreciation Dinner Kalif Buckskin
6:00 PM. Grab a fellow noble or grab a guest, load up the
May 7, 2010 • Kalif Temple
To Honor Our Wonderful Shrine Ladies
Horse Patrol
vehicle and come to stag night for great fellowship and a And to recognize our area Shrine Bowl Football Players Chicken Fried Steak Dinner • April 17, 2010
great meal. At the May 7th Stag Night we are honoring 5:30 pm No-host Cocktails • 6:30 pm Dinner
the Shrine Bowl’s players, cheerleaders, coaches and their Dinner: $12 per person Shriners, Ladies and Guests Welcome.
families. It is also ladies appreciation night. Grab your Reservations: 674-7110 or 674-4815
$12 per person – Reservations 674-7110 or 674-4815
lady and come out and show your support. Please call in
and let us know you are coming. Worland Chief Washakie Cody Kefar Shrine Club
Lady Heidi and I along with the Divan and their ladies Shrine Club / Divan Visitation Divan Visitation
have been busy attending visitations, potentate’s balls and Saturday, May 1, 2010 Friday, April 9, 2010
other events. It makes me so proud to see the number of At Past Potentate Dub Maxwell's – 1345 Airport Road At Sec. Riley Cooke's – 29 Teesdale Lane, Bridger, MT
nobles and their ladies attending these events. Thank you Oasis – 6:00 pm Oasis – 6:00 pm • RSVP 406/662-5252 • rlycooke@yahoo.com
to all the clubs and units who have paid for my lady’s and
my meals & drinks, and also for the wonderful gifts we
C ir cus The Kalif Shrine Circus will be in The Circ
have received. Thank you Thermopolis Shrine Club for the
The Gillette – April 13, 2010 is
us
$1000 given to the potentate’s discretionary fund. It does
is
get expensive being Potentate and I appreciate your help.
in g! Riverton – June 23, 2010 Comin
Naja and Al Bedoo Potentate’s Balls were attended Com Sheridan – June 27, 2010 g!
by the Divan and their Ladies. Gifts were presented with
Upcoming Imperial Session
Spring
good tidings for their up coming year.
At the stated meeting in March our sidelines were Sites and Web Links
Ceremonial
full. This was our first meeting for 2010 and we did have
a lot of business to cover. Motions were made to replace July 4 – 8, 2010: Toronto, Ontario Canada
the roller chairs in the temple and to allow smoking in the July 3 – 7, 2011: Denver, Colorado
lower bar at stag and at special events with the permission
July 1 – 5, 2012: Charlotte, North Carolina Kalif Shrine’s Spring Ceremonial
of the Potentate or bar manager. Both motions passed. Special Events for the Public April 23rd & 24th, 2010
After our stated meeting, our Divan went to the There will be opportunities for the public to join the Shriners Newcastle, WY.
in several events, including the public opening ceremonies
Daughters of the Nile meeting to present them with a check during which fraternal leadership, convention attendees and local Friday, April 23rd – 4:00 pm
for $600 for helping with our Potentate’s Ball. The ladies Corner Stone at Newcastle Masonic Hall.
dignitaries kick off the week’s events. 3:00-5:00 pm – Registration
did a great job cooking and serving the meal. Thank-you Families can count on having a great time at the unit 6:30 pm – BBQ Social • 7:30 pm – Minnow Races
Ladies! competitions where Shriners from clown groups, motor patrols, All at Newcastle Fire Hall. Clean up to follow.
Saturday was our St. Patty’s Day party. What a great horse patrols and band units compete for honors. Of course,
Saturday, April 24th – 7:00 am
there’s the annual Shriners parade – a Shriners’ specialty. Bloody Mary Breakfast at the Newcastle Fire Hall
showing! Thank you to Norm and his crew for all their hard Hundreds of Shriners from all over North America will participate 8:30 am – Registration
work. Norm Spangler was awarded a plaque, Potentate’s in this fun-filled event. 9:00 am – 1st and 3rd Sections at the Masonic Lodge
cap and tie for his years of service to this fun event. Summer PNSA in Spokane, Washington hosted by El Katif 11:00 am – Parade
Daughter’s of the Nile installation was Sunday. Our Temple July 28th-31st, 2010. Please make an event to attend, 12:00 noon – Lady's Luncheon at Masonic Lodge.
call (509) 624-2762 or get online at pnsa2010.org. Men's Lunch and 2nd Section at Fire Hall.
Divan escorted the new officers in and presented the new 3:00 pm – Decorate Fire Hall for Banquet
queen a gift and wished her good tidings for the up coming Inyan Kara Shrine Club 5:00 pm – Social • 6:00 pm – Meal • 6:45 pm – Fezing
year. Annual Golf Tournament 7:00 pm – Special Guest Darla Miller • 8:00 pm – Dance
Clean up to follow.
2010 Shriner Year Book is the next project. Nobles Newcastle Country Club NOTE: Kalif Temple will mail out to all members the
and Ladies, get your smiles ready. They will begin taking Sunday, June 6, 2010 Registration Forms, lists of events, motel info and message
pictures soon. Clubs and Units, please consider purchasing Get your teams together! from your Potentate.
a full page in the year book to promote your selves. This
is a great way to entice new members.
Monthly Stag Dates Potluck Schedule
God Bless and Yours in Faith April 26, 2010 • Oriental Band
April 2, 2010 • May 7, 2010 May 24, 2010 • Uniformed Units
Kelly D. Wood, Kalif Potentate
 Recorder’s
Ramblings
By “JJ” Dunlap
All roads will be leading to
Newcastle, Wyoming on April 23rd
for the 2010 Spring Ceremonial of
Kalif Temple. We have had some
great ceremonials in Newcastle and
with all the advanced planning being
done by Potentate Kelly Wood this
should be another outstanding one.
Who will ever forget the great ceremonial horse race 38 years ago
that Past Potentate Earl Christensen still insists he won even if he did
cross the finish line in the dark! Then Past Potentate Jim Dixon had
a great ceremonial even if we did get smoked out of the Newcastle
Fire Hall when the wind shifted and all the bar-b-q smoke filled the
building! Then Past Potentate Walt Christensen held his ceremonial
out at the Flying V and the designated drivers were kept busy getting Sahida Temple #86 Daughters
all of us back to Newcastle when all the festivities were over. Yes, I of the Nile
sure have some fond memories of Newcastle and sure hope all the Disability Awareness:
Nobles and their ladies are planning to head that way come April. To the Illustrious Potentate Kelly Wood, the Kalif Divan,
Load up all of your Parade Units and lets show Newcastle how Words Matter and Nobles of the Kalif Shrine:
Shriner’s have fun! Thank you for the honor you showed me, my officers
On Friday afternoon, before Saturdays Ceremonial, the Grand Children with disabilities, like all children, will learn
Lodge of Wyoming A.F. & A.M. will be laying the Cornerstone of or absorb what they are taught and react to the way they are and our Sahida Temple #86 Daughters of the Nile. Your
the new Masonic lodge building just completed by the Freemasons of treated. Every staff member at Shriners Hospitals for Children willingness to participate in the 63rd annual Installation of
Newcastle. The placing of a cornerstone is an impressive ceremony works hard to build confidence and self-esteem in their Officers was one of the highlights of a very special day. I
and if my count is correct there should be seven of us area Past sincerely hope that we continue to work together in the spirit
Grand Masters either participating or looking on. The ceremony
patients, and to help them discover and pursue their dreams,
despite their disabilities. In working with kids toward that of harmony and good will, especially when we know the
will take place at 4:00 p.m., so if you have arrived in Newcastle for
result benefits the “kids.” Thank you, as well, for including
the weekends activities by that time come on out to the new lodge goal, it’s important to remember how language can affect a
building. our meetings in the 2010 Calendar and Directory.
positive attitude.
The St. Patrick’s Party and dance was another huge success We are making preparations to attend the Spring
Words to avoid include “crippled” and “handicapped.”
and Noble Norm Spangler did his usual great job (with help from Ceremonial in Newcastle, and look forward to doing what
daughter Sharon!) in organizing the whole affair. He insists that Instead of using these words, which can be considered we can to make the upcoming Shrine Circus an event to
this was his last time as Chairman. Pushing 90 years young who negative, experts suggest using “disability” or the actual term remember.
can blame him for wanting someone to step up to the plate and take involved, such as “cerebral palsy” or “muscular dystrophy.”
over the planning and organization. By the size of the crowd at this
Nobles, I would ask that if your ladies are not yet a part
When speaking about people with disabilities, clear, of Daughters of the Nile, please encourage them to ask one
year’s party it is evident that this is one event that everyone enjoys
and one that needs to be continued. direct words are most positively accepted. For example, say, of us how to join our wonderful organization.
The Kalif House Committee needs to be commended for the “Johnny uses a wheelchair,” instead of “Johnny is wheelchair- Sincerely,
outstanding job done in overseeing the refurbishing of the Kalif bound,” or, “Johnny is confined to a wheelchair.” Wheelchairs Sharon Bedard, Queen
Oasis. The new wallpaper is up and the wood on the bar has been allow mobility from place to place, which is the opposite of
refinished and new Formica has been installed on the top of the bar
and back bar. A new flat screen television has been purchased for
confining. St. Patrick's Party 2010
the patrons enjoyment, so if you have not stopped in for a while Words and tone-of-voice can clearly indicate values, and Begorrah! Another year, and another St. Pat’s Party has
come on in and enjoy. using positive, affirmative words can make a big difference. come and gone. Thank you for all the support we received
The current project of the house committee is the cleaning Practice care when using value-laden words like courageous, from everyone. Total receipts this year were $3,029.25 for the
out of the old brass band room and converting it into a Potentates inspiration, pity, suffer, tragic, tragedy, afflicted or victim. dinner and the raffle. 123 books of raffle tickets were sold,
office. The room was cleaned out by Nobles Stan Bohnsack, Charlie which brought in $1,229.00. After expenses, which included
Guilford, and Justin Busch and then painted by Noble Stu Peterson. While courageous and inspirational may seem positive, being
the band and Job’s Daughters, we cleared $704.25. 186
New electrical wiring is being installed along with new lighting, labeled as such can be burdensome to a child. tickets were sold for the dinner for a total of $2,325.00. The
blinds, drapes and carpeting. This will be a very nice place for the It is also important to use “people-first language.” For cost of the dinner was $1,149.49. These funds will be used
out of town Kalif Potentates to have a place to conduct business example, saying, “Johnny is a child with a disability,” is for various projects of the Uniformed Units during the year.
with small groups or individuals and a place to change clothes or Thanks to all of you participating in this event.
just relax before temple events. preferred over saying, Johnny is a disabled child.” People
with disabilities sometimes feel isolated from those without We thank the cooks for a wonderful corned beef dinner;
It has been twelve years since Kalif published a yearbook that
especial thanks to Dave and Vonnie Coleman, Mo Schwartz,
contains all the pictures of Kalif Nobles and their ladies. Potentate disabilities and left out of activities. People-first language Shari Verley, Bette Hess, Don Wood, and Gene and Janis
Kelly has contracted to have a yearbook published during his term is an attempt to encourage understanding that people with
and the project will start in the very near future. When you are Shannon. And thanks to Mary Peterson for the wonderful
contacted please make every effort to make an appointment and get
disabilities are people first, and to help alleviate fear and corn bread. And what is a meal without dessert? Thanks
your pictures taken. Photographers will be visiting each area in Kalif encourage inclusion. to all who donated those awesome desserts! Thanks to the
territory and the yearbook will be coming out next fall. servers who kept the line moving, so everyone was fed in a

A Special Thank You!

The other project of Potentate Kelly is bringing back the Shrine timely manner. Our dishwashers, Pete and Carol Clark and
Circus to Sheridan. It has been years since we have had a Shrine Parke Davis, were a great help. A special thanks to the Job’s
Circus in the Sheridan area and the Kalif Uniformed Units have Daughters who served coffee and cleared the tables, so that
voted to support Kelly in this project. the dancing could begin.
At the Emergency Room, Noble Mo Schwartz explained to
Mary and I wish to thank all of you for We sincerely thank all those who generously donated
the ER Dr. why his brother Rob shot him in the rear with a load of my retirement party. The turnout was to both the raffle and the door prizes. The raffle prizes
buckshot. "Well," Mo began, "We wuz havin' a good time drinking, terrific, food great and everyone enjoyed included: 1st prize, a Deacon’s Bench donated by Norm
when my brother Rob picked up his shotgun and said, 'Hey, der ya themselves. Spangler, 2nd prize, a hand-crafted, king-sized quilt created
fellows wanna go a huntin'?'" "And then what happened?" the Dr. by Kay Bohnsack, 3rd prize, an area rug donated by Ron
interrupted. "From what I remember," Mo said, "I stood up and said, I also thank you for my many "useful" gifts Wood of The Woods, and 4th prize was a $100.00 Chamber
'Sure, I'm game!'" " Them Schwartz boy’s sure know how to keep – they were very appropriate and of course, of Commerce gift certificate donated by the Uniformed
things exciting! – (Warning! Don’t believe everything you read in sincerely appreciated. Units. Congratulations to Fr. Stuart Crawshaw who won the
this column and you should have learned that by now!!) April Fools. Deacon’s Bench, Heidi Wood who won the quilt, Sherley
Noble Fran Wells – Big Horn, WY Clark who won the area rug, and Handy Levi who won the
gift certificate.
If You Find Mistakes... We gratefully acknowledge the following who donated
door prizes: Chuck and Donna Lee; Fred and Doris Case;
In this publication, please consider that
they are there for a purpose. We publish
Articles for the Kalif Kall Evelyn Shelton; Jim and Sharon Bedard; Joan and Hal
something for everyone and some people are Harrington; Mary and Fran Wells; Vonnie and Dave Coleman;
always looking for mistakes!
To All Clubs and Units: Billie Bethurem; Mary and John Peterson; Jean and Dave
Stevenson; Kalif; Roger and Jeanette Smith; Justin Busch;
The deadline for all articles is the 15th of each Janis and Gene Shannon; Rose Steel; Mel and Viki Clark;
Memorials are the Lifeblood month for the subsequent month. (i.e. April 15 for Jack and Connie Wilson; Rob and Julie Schwartz; Joyce and
the May issue). For the proper formatting, please Tony Pelesky; Lloyd an Vernice Richmond; Skip and Ruth
of Childrens Travel Fund and do not hand-write or fax your articles. Email is the
Johnson; Steve Schlenker; Jerry and Judi Jacobson and Mr.
or Mrs. Unknown. (If I have missed anyone, please let me
Shriners Hospitals best and most expeditious way to submit them. You know, so I can make it right in the next issue of the Kall.)
Memorials given to honor the passing of loved should consider writing about upcoming events, not As always, thank you Donna Lee and Sharon Bedard for
past events. your humor and persistence as you used the microphone to
ones are the lifeblood of the Kalif Children’s Travel confirm, once again for those of us who are perennial losers,
Fund and Shriners Hospitals for Children. that no, we did not win a door prize or a raffle item. To all
A letter and a receipt to the donor and a letter of you who sold raffle tickets, thank you, especially “Arm
to the family of the deceased acknowledge every
donation. In Memoriam Twister Doris” Case, Sharon Bedard and Jean Stevenson. And
to Doris Case and Judi Jacobsen, thanks for handling the sale
All donations are tax deductible. Both the of dinner tickets at the door.
Children’s Travel Fund and Shriners Hospitals for “God rested them in Peace” Last, but not in any way least, we want to thank those
Children are 501 (c) (3) charities. To the land of promised rest, who set up for the party Saturday morning and to those who
Kalif members and their families are urged Their work is done and the setting sun has came out Sunday morning to finish the cleanup. You are
to consider either of the funds as memorials when appreciated.
making final funeral arrangements.
sealed their life’s request. We know everyone enjoyed dancing to the music of
Memorials to either of the funds can be sent to They have left this earthly strand “Boot Hill.” I believe they get better each year. I also want
Recorder’s Office, Kalif Shrine Center, P. O. Box K, For the house beyond the sea, to take this opportunity to thank all who have made the last
Sheridan, WY 82801. 11 years of the annual St. Pat’s Party such an outstanding
Though the past is gone, success. While it has been an honor to serve as chairman of
Listed below are the names of those who have
made donations as memorials to deceased members They will live on this event, it is time for me to step down. Your support of this
project each year has made a huge impact on the work the
and loved ones received since the March Kall 2010: To us all-Sweet is our memory. Uniformed Units is able to perform for Kalif Shrine Center.
Barbara J. Hampton – Sheriday, WY Nobles Mounting the Black Camel Norm Spangler, Chairman
Ronald L. Dailey – Sheridan, WY Don't stand on te sidelines waiting for
Mr. & Mrs. Dennis O. Wilson – Thermopolis, WY
Donald William Campbell – Laramie, WY things to happen, be active, our shrines
Mrs. Ada L. Smith – Sheridan, WY
Ms. Virginia E. Smith – Cary, NC William B. Carroll – Sheridan, WY need you.
Step up and ask what can be done.
 Winner of Horse Patrol Raffle
Dear Fellow Nobles, and most especially the Horse patrol:
I wish to express my gratitude to you for the trip I won
April 2010
in the Horse Patrol Raffle to the Jackson Hole Shrine Club
Cutter Races. This was not only my first experience with SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
cutter racing, but also my first trip to Jackson Hole. As those
who went can attest, weatherwise we enjoyed two of the finest 1 2 3
days God every graced Wyoming with. I had a great time due Stag
to the friendship and gracious hospitality of the Horse Patrol 6:00 pm
and the work Al Thomas put into setting up the trip.
Again, thank you, and I look forward to next year’s trip!
Floyd Huckins – Big Horn, WY 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
House Committee
Koffee Klatch Potentate's
Candidate for 5:00 pm
6:30-9:30 am Visitation
Oriental Band Kefar – Cody
Imperial Outer Guard 7:00 pm
Dear Illustrious Sir Kelly, 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Kalif Klowns Horse Patrol
I would like to take this opportunity to commend you and 5:30 pm Horse Patrol
6:00 pm Koffee Klatch Chicken Fried
your officers on a very successful PNSA midwinter session. 6:30-9:30 am Daughters of the Nile
Uniformed Units Steak Dinner
I had a great time and it was unfortunate that I had to leave Stated Meeting 5:30 pm
7:00 pm 7:30 pm
early. The associations are the heart and soul of the Shrine –
giving us the opportunity to have fun, exchange ideas, renew 18 10 20 21 22 23 24
old friendships and make new ones. Your association certainly Koffee Klatch Spring Ceremonial Spring Ceremonial
met those expectations. 6:30-9:30 am Newcastle Newcastle
The Divan Days at Portland Shrine Hospital were
outstanding. I think everyone left with a better understanding
and a renewed enthusiasm for our Hospital System. I was 25 26 27 28 29 30
very impressed with the construction and with Portland’s Potluck
6:30 pm Koffee Klatch
future plans. 6:30-9:30 am
Hosted by
The cooperation of all involved is one example of how Uniformed Units
we can work together to promote membership and retention,
leadership development, and fiscal responsibility. I feel with

LETTERS
my Fraternal, Hospital, and business experience, I can be a
valuable member of that team.
I am humbly asking for your vote for Imperial Outer
Guard in Toronto.
Wayne Lachut, PP – Candidate for Imperial Outer Guard
Home: 716-839-1297 • Office: 716-837-3943
Cell: 716-861-5229 • www.shrinerwayne.com
Thank You...
Dear Kalif Shriners,
Oriental Band News
The Booze Basket is back. The basket has over 20 bottles Thank you for your help in obtaining financial
and is growing. Tickets are $5 and the drawing will be held assistance with our travel expenses to Philadelphia
on April 24, 2010, at the Spring Ceremonial in Newcastle. for our daughter’s medical care. We received a check
(Need not be present to win.) Potentate Kelly Wood took the opportunity of the March Kalif Stag to from Mr. Locker in Powell this week. We appreciate
honor Noble Fran Wells for years of service to the Kalif Oasis.
Since it is spring time, we have had a lot of inquiries Noble Wells served as a bartender in the Oasis for over seven years and
all you have done to help our family. We have met
about the Vidalia Onions. The Vidalia Onions are expected to was Bar Manager for over half of those years. many families who have been touched by your
arrive the 1st of May. We will have tickets available in April Noble Fran has now retired and was presented a plaque for his many organization. We thank you for all you do!
for those that want to secure their onions early. years of devotion to Kalif activities.
The Needles Family
The next Oriental Band meeting and practice is Monday,
April 5th at 7 p.m.

Attention Clubs and Units Dear Shriners,

Please assign an individual as your Kalif Kall writer.
Many organizations in our Shrine have activities which Traveling to Salt Lake City Shriners Hospital
deserve attention, but go unnoticed. If you had a designated was such an eye opener for me. I had no idea of the
writer, he could put together an article on your activities magnitude of your benevolent organization. Thank
that can be shared via Kalif Kall. Photos would also be
appreciated. you for all you are doing for my great granddaughter,
Please submit your articles/photos to Kalif@actaccess. Lydia Campbell, and all of the children you touch.
net or drop them off at the Recorder’s Office. Try your best Thank you, Jimmy, for arranging for my airline
to get them to me by the 15th of each month. flight. It was all very much appreciated.
Eunice Drell
Let Us Not Forget Memorial Day The St. Patrick’s Day Party was another huge success due to the
outstanding efforts of Noble Norm Spangler.
Kalif Shrine will participate in the annual Memorial Day Noble Norm has been the chairman of this event for many years and says
Parade, Monday, May31, 2010. This will be a silent march; this is final year. Pushing 90 years of age, Norm feels it is time to retire
please wear your Fez. from his duties.
For the Nobles who are unable to march we will have a Potentate Kelly Wood presented a plaque to Norm noting his many years
to the annual event and his devotion to Kalif activities for so many years.
float and you can ride. We urge all Nobles to participate to
honor those men and women who have made that supreme
sacrifice so that we may enjoy Freedom, with Liberty and
Justice for all. Our plans are as follows:
1. Nobles and Ladies meet at the Temple starting at 7
a.m. to enjoy coffee and rolls.
2. The staging area will be in the back of Wells Fargo
Bank.
3. The parade will start at 10 a.m.
4. Sign-up sheets will be posted throughout the Temple.
It is important to the Nobles who are working to know how
many will attend. Remember Shriners Care
Questions: Contact Noble Bob Gould at 307-674-7270.
Noble Bob Gould

Read the Kalif Kall Online

The Kalif Kall is available to you via the
Noble Dennis Vik of Newcastle, Wyoming used the event of the March
Stag to present a check in the amount of $1,550. To the Kalif Divan to be
Kalif Shrine Fundraiser for 2010
miracle of internet. Go to our web site: forwarded to Shriners Hospitals for Children.
The holder of the winning ticket will receive a
www.KalifShriners.com Dennis and his wife Delores host a Super Bowl Party each year at the
West End Lounge in Newcastle. Pies, cakes and numerous other items are 2010 Polaris RZRS Four-Wheeler.
to read it for updates and articles. raffled off as well to raise money for Shriners Hospitals and the Scottish Special Thanks to Frontier Cycle, Laramie, WY.
Rite Language Clinic. A check for $1,550 for the Scottish Rite Language $10 each or 6 for $50.
Clinic was also presented to the officers of the Sheridan Scottish Rite Drawing to be held on or before October 16,
Klaybuster Activities 2010 Bodies present at the Kalif Stag.
2010. You need not be present to win!
Proceeds are for the benefit of Kalif Shrine
Shooting at Clear Creek Hunt Club the 1st and 3rd Jackson Hole Visitation Center. Payments are not deductible as charitable
Saturdays of every month at 10 a.m. Cost is $24 per Has been re-scheduled to Saturday, May 15th in Jackson contributions.
100 clays. Klaybuster Annual Spring Shoot is the Hole. Will get info on where and when at a later time. Order tickets from Recorder, P. O. Box K,
1st Saturday of June. Raffle tickets for 12 gauge Sheridan, WY 82801.
shotguns – SKB Competition shotgun with 28 inch Have You Paid Your 2009 Dues? Or, complete the following and mail to the
barrel and SKB Competition with 30 inch barrel; 2010 Are Also Now Due... Recorder’s office:
deluxe wood stocks. Tickets $10 each (only 1000
Check the old wallet; is your Kalif dues card there?
printed). One ticket is good for both drawings. Name:___________________________________
It should be. If you have not paid your 2010 dues, please
Contact Harold Biggerstaff, John Peterson or do so today. It is important to you, your community and Address:_________________________________
Mo Schwartz for more information. your hospital program.
If you have not paid your 2009 dues, please contact Telephone:_______________________________
Drawings will be held June 5, 2010. the Recorder as soon as possible. 307-674-4815 2010 Raffle
 Your Divan Shriners Hospital Salt Lake Surgeon
City Board Report Provides
Captain of the Guard
James T. Dietz A board teleconference meeting was held on Monday, International
February 22, 2010. Care
President, Shrine Bowl This January, as last January, was a slow start for
surgeries, patient days, average census and clinic visits With his shoulder length hair
of Wyoming,
were lower than the hospital likes and needs. The result in neatly held back in a ponytail,
Board of Directors low volumes is that the hospital ended the month $92,000 pediatric orthopaedic surgeon
Nobles: As President of the under budget. One indicator is a smaller than normal wait and Shriners Hospitals for
North/South Shrine Bowl, I would for surgery, especially with patients from the local area, i.e., Children – Greenville Chief of
around Salt Lake City. For reference, surgery numbers were Staff, Jon Davids, M.D. doesn’t
like to urge each and every one
85 last month, 89 in January 2009, and 126 for January 2008. fit the stereotype of a Harvard-
of you to get out and sell advertising in your communities. Staff has appointed a group within the hospital to study the educated, world recognized
Contact your local Shrine Club or me at 307-746-9570 for possible causes and solutions, since this impacts scheduling expert in pediatric orthopaedic surgery that his resume
forms for the advertisements. We need all of you helping of doctors, nurses, and support staff caring for patients. documents.
to make this a success. Advertisements need to be in to J. The number of applications between January 11 through But that’s just fine with Dr. Davids. He’s quick to note
Claunch in Casper by April 15. We also need all the units to February 19, 2010 were the highest number of applicants in that recognition is far from his mind as he meets one-on-one
participate in the parade. Anyone willing to help out at the the hospital’s history, which were 178; 9 were denied, so 169 with patients’ families immediately after their child’s surgery
were approved. to allay any concerns and to encourage nervous parents that
game would be welcome as well. Let’s join together and make
Staff reported that their return to the Juarez Outreach
this the best one yet. The parade and football game will be in their child is recovering as expected. Parents appreciate his
Clinic went well, considering the drug war issues; 162 patients
Casper, June 12, 2010. Hope to see as many of you Nobles calm, straight-forward explanations that engender comfort in
were scheduled, 120 patients seen, 38 new patients, 37 no
there as possible. It is a great game and a great fundraiser. a stressful situation. It’s a gift he has honed in the years he’s
shows, and 2 walk-ins. Staff members must volunteer to
We have already raised about $1,000,000 over the life of the participate in the Juarez Clinic. been a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon and one his patients’
At our regular Board meeting in March we will have families are quick to respond to.
game, so let us continue. Yours in the Faith.
information on the doctors who will become the Chief of What these families may not realize is that his gift is
Jim Dietz
Staff along with the Assistant. The Hospital Administrator is supported by a career dedicated to research and sharing his
team’s research with the world.
North/South Shrine Football spending a lot of time with headquarters in Tampa exploring
His recognized expertise led to Davids presenting as
the models as to how we move them forward, and to the impact
Coaching Change of Dr. Roach leaving the Shriners Hospitals. the keynote speaker at a nation-wide conference of pediatric
The Executive Director and the Board of Directors for Wyoming had 10 patient applications. Kalif had 7 orthopaedic surgeons and other specialists in California,
the Shrine Bowl of Wyoming announced a coaching change approved with 1 denied. Korein had 3 approved with 1 denied. recently. Dr. Davids is frequently requested as a presenter at
for the South Team. Dale Gilbert of Pine Bluffs is replacing Until the March meeting, Yours in the Faith, similarly prestigious conferences in other countries as well.
Heath Hayes of Saratoga. Dean S. Lewis, Board member – Jackson, WY But it is a recent mission trip to Belize that stands out
in his mind, perhaps in part because he went to help the
Independence Rock Commemorative Service children of that country rather than to present at a professional
After being forced to close its doors due to Ike, Galveston Hospital is resuming its role. conference. After all, his calling to pediatric orthopaedic
by Harvey Rice – Houston Chronicle surgery is firmly rooted in his dedication to patient care.
“I traveled to Belize to help children who otherwise had
GALVESTON – No one thought Kechi Okwuchi could have survived the fiery airplane crash in 2005 that left bodies no options for surgical care,” he said. “The patients I met
strewn beside a runway in Nigeria. And few believed that Shriners Hospitals for Children Galveston would survive in the will remain a part of me forever. The experience was life
aftermath of Hurricane Ike. changing and I plan to return to Belize this year. My work
But both defied expectations. there was just begun.”
The hospital’s reopening three months ago made a big difference for Okwuchi, who suffered burns over 65 percent of her When asked about the recent Haiti disastrous earthquake,
body. If its doors had remained shut, as the Shriners national leadership had planned, she likely would have missed surgeries Davids’ usually piercing eyes go slightly soft and he hesitates
to help her live a normal life. briefly before answering.
The hospital is at full capacity and is sending overflow burn patients to sister hospitals in Boston, Cincinnati and Sacramento,
“The suffering conveyed through pictures and televised
Calif.
“In very short order we were able to bring people back, and I was frankly amazed that people so grievously hurt by the coverage is palpable,” he said. “One of my colleagues who
shutdown that occurred after the hurricane came back to us,” said Dr. David Herndon, Shriners Chief of Staff, who also heads saw the devastation first-hand noted that Haiti is now a nation
the Blocker Burn Unit at the University of Texas Medical Branch. of amputees. To a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon, those words
A revolt by Shriners rank-and-file at the national convention in July overturned a decision by the combined boards of the have particular significance. They become a call to action.”
International Shriners and Shriners Hospitals for Children to keep the hospital closed after the Sept. 13, 2008 storm.
“It was really amazing,” said Okwuchi, 20, about the world-renowned burn center’s reopening. “I was the first patient Conversation Starters
treated after it opened.”
The Shriners burn center primarily serves burn victims from Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Mexico, but it accepts Here are some ways to start a conversation with a
patients from all over the world like Okwuchi. person who has a disability: comment on the weather. Find
Okwuchi and 60 other students at the Loyola Jesuit College boarding school in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, boarded a Sosoliso something you might share an interest in – television, music,
Airlines flight home to Port Harcourt, Nigeria, for the Christmas holiday December 10, 2005. sports, anything. In short, begin the same way you would if
Everything appeared normal on Flight 1145 until it made its final approach. The Aviation Safety Network, an independent there were no disability. Take a deep breath, look past the
organization that focuses on airline safety issues, said the pilots decided too late to abort the landing after losing sight of the obvious difference, and find the person.
ground in a downpour. When you speak to people with disabilities as people, you
Okwuchi recalled that the plane appeared to be descending too fast and passengers began to panic. “The last thing I will find yourself in a conversation with someone who has
remembered was a sharp, searing sound,” she said. had different experiences, and the exchange of views could
Her mother, Ijeoma Okwuchi, 43, and other parents were waiting at the Port Harcourt airport for the students to arrive. be very enriching for both of you.
Parents saw emergency vehicles with lights flashing and followed them to the crash site. “There were just bodies strewn as If you are interested n finding out more about the person’s
far as the eye could see,” said Ijeoma Okwuchi, who assumed her daughter was dead. disability, understand that everyone with a disability reacts to
Then she got a call on her cell phone. “Your daughter is alive,” a hospital official told her. One of the first officials to this differently and, like most subjects, there are appropriate
the crash site saw Kechi move and put her in an ambulance. At the hospital, she was able to give her mother’s name and cell and inappropriate ways – and times and places – to ask such
phone number. questions.
The first thing she remembers after the crash is feeling the pain from burns that covered 65 percent of her body. “It felt Try using words that reflect acceptance and indicate that
like my skin was going to explode,” she said. Of the 61 students from her high school, she was the only survivor. Only two a person is not defined by their disability – a message that is
of the107 passengers and crew survived. especially imperative to convey to children with disabilities.

David Ragan Autographed IHOP Fundraiser Helps Man

Diecast Car Now Available Become a Shriner
NASCAR driver David Ragan is offering a When Houston resident Mitchell Wang, owner of
special edition scale model, or diecast car, modeled two International House of Pancakes (IHOP) restaurants,
after his car featuring the special Shriners Hospitals participated in the Shriners Hospitals for Children fundraiser
for Children paint scheme. Proceeds from the sales for national Pancake Day a few years ago, he saw a worthy
will benefit the nonprofit health care system. cause and win-win situation: his customers were getting
The Shriners Hospitals-themed race car was short stacks of buttermilk pancakes in return for a donation
created for Ragan’s participation in the 2008 season to Shriners Hospitals for Children, which in turn provides
expert medical care to children, with no financial obligation
finale for the ARCA RE/MAX Series at the Toledo
to patients or families.
Speedway. The special edition die cast car, created
Wang was so impressed, that he became a Freemason
in its likeness, is available for pre-order for $29.95 at Masonic Blue Lodge 1417 in Clear Lake, the first step
plus shipping and handling at www.donate2shc.org/ in becoming a Shriner. Both Masons and Shriners are
diecastcars. Only 2,500 of these unique collector’s fraternities, and many members support charitable causes,
items, which will be signed by Ragan, will be including Shriners Hospitals for Children. Wang petitioned
available. for membership with Shriners International and has become
Ragan named Shriners Hospitals for Children his official charity of choice at the annual convention of Shriners International a fez-wearing Shriner himself.
on July 1 in St. Louis. In addition to these unique opportunities to raise funds for Shriners Hospitals, Ragan will visit as many “I never really knew how to join the Shriners until the
of the 22 hospitals as his busy NASCAR schedule permits. He has also brought national attention to the health care system second year I participated in National Pancake Day,” Wang
and the Shriners fraternity through public service announcements. said. “The wife of a Shriner said, ‘Just ask one of the men
“I look forward to a long and productive relationship with Shriners International and the health care system they help and they will show you the way.’”
support,” Ragan said. “With the help of NASCAR fans across the nation, I know we can increase donations to their worthwhile Now for this year’s National Pancake Day, Wang is
cause and ultimately help thousands more children in the future.” continuing to participate as both an IHOOP owner and a
Shriner. On Feb. 23, from 7 a.m. through 10 p.m., Wang will
Donor Brick Program be giving away pancakes and collecting donations for Shriners
Hospitals for Children.
All commemorative bricks have been sold. Learn more about becoming a Shriner at www.
beashrinernow.com.