Fall Accalette 2021 - Acca Shrine Center Acca Fall Ceremonial Flyer & Schedule Page 16 November 12-13, 2021Honoring Ill. Sir Thornton Holt & Lady Debbie
2 Fall 2021 THE ACCALETTE ACCALETTE CONTENTS Email: accalette@accashriners.com Accaba Court 10 www.accashriners.com/accalette Born in 1916, Reborn in 1992 By-Law Addition 19 Volume 135, Issue 3 Calendar 14 Managing Editor Ceremonial Cast 19 Lemuel R. “Rusty” Brinkley Director’s Staff 13 Assistant Managing Editor James S. “Jim” Deitrick Donations 26 Staff - Ad/Sales Chairman - Bobby A. Gordon From the Desk of Lady Carolyn 07Published four times a year, the ACCALETTE is the official From the Editor’s Desk 05publication of Acca Shriners of Shriners International,chartered June 9, 1886. It is directed to the interests of From the Recorder’s Pen 05Acca Shriner’s Nobility, the Masonic Fraternity and all Golf Club 11affiliated orders. Greenville Hospital 25All comments or inquiries about the ACCALETTE shouldbe addressed to the Managing Editor at accalette@ Heritage Shrine Club 20accashriners.com. Klowns 08News and Advertising deadlines are shown below toassist the Nobility in planning. The Accalette is published Legion of Honor 21quarterly. Please note the 2021 deadlines and plan Manchester Shrine Club 18accordingly. 2021 Accalette Deadline Million Dollar Band 22 December 15 Mini Patrol 23 Annual Unit or Club subscriptions may be obtained for $10.50 by sending a check and mailing instructions to Pay Your Dues Online 17 the ACCALETTE, in care of Acca Temple, 1712 Bellevue Philadelphia Hospital Report 24 Ave., Richmond, VA 23227. Potentate’s Message 03 FLYERS Valley Shrine Club 09Acca Trip 2022 12Fall Ceremonial 16 ADVERTISERSProvost Oktoberfest 27Santa Breakfast 23 Anita L. Williamson, Realtor 07Sportsman Raffle 04 Bennett Funeral Home 18Veterans Day Breakfast 22 Blanton’s Upholstery 26Walk for Love 06 City Wide Decorators 25 Edwards Travel 08 Jonathan Turner Genesis Electrical Services 10 Owner Jay-M’s Powerwashing 07 KEIL Plumbing, Heating & AC 03 (804) 658-1422 Local Electric Company 25 3308 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd. Oak Stone Properties 03 Richmond, VA 23230 Poegl’s Pest Services 10 COMPLETE AUTO SERVICE Super Structures 08 www.TurnersAutoServiceRVA.com Turners Auto Service 02
The Accalette 3 Potentate’s Message Rick MarionI ll. Sirs, Nobles and Ladies: As we are winding down the Summer of 2021,I hope everyone has had a great season Other upcoming important Temple dates include: • Veterans Breakfast November 10thand stayed healthy. • Breakfast With Santa December 11th The Spring Ceremonial was held on • Business Meeting December 14thJune 4th and 5th honoring our Acca • Potentate’s Appreciation PartySweethearts. The Saturday afternoon December 18thIrish Tea was well attended, and I believe • New Year’s Eve Dance December 31steveryone had a nice time. I want to thank with music by the Escortseveryone who helped make the weekend We are currently waiting for the permit-a success. ting process to run its course with the City The Potentate’s Ball was held on July of Richmond for the elevator/lift. Once17th with a “Celtic Nights” theme. It was the permitting process is complete, wea wonderful evening, and again, many can proceed with the installation. We havethanks to all who contributed to making it been receiving donations from severala special weekend. Units, the LOS, and individuals. We thank The Temple picnic was held on August these folks for their generosity. We are still14th and was attended by around 110 a little short of covering the complete costLadies and Nobles. It was a hot and humid day, but I so any donations will be greatly appreciated. This instal-believe everyone had a good time. Many thanks to Nobles lation will make access to the lower level of the TempleGary Westerhouse and Bruce Smith for coordinating the much easier for those who have difficulty with the stairsevent, as well as the Motor Patrol for doing the cooking. and who may otherwise avoid attending their Unit/ClubGreat job Nobles! meetings or other events downstairs. Currently there are two Acca ‘After Hours Tailgate’ As the year draws to a close, I can only pray that weevents scheduled for the Fall. Thursday, September 9th can continue to have the fun Shriners are known for. So,and Sunday, October 24th in conjunction with the Walk please plan to join us for the events listed above. It’s timefor Love. Come on out and enjoy relaxing, and listening to to put the last eighteen months behind us and “Shrinesome good music. On”! The Sportsman’s Raffle drawing is scheduled for I also want to take this moment to thank you onceSaturday, October 23rd. Come on out and join us for the again for allowing me to serve as the 116th Potentateday! of Acca Temple. There is a strong and extremely capable The Fall Ceremonial is scheduled for November 12th group of Nobles on the Divan going forward. Please giveand 13th. The Saturday evening theme will be an Acca them your support and I know Acca Temple will continueOktoberfest, complete with German cuisine for dinner, to move forward.and good ole German music during dinner, provided by Please stay safe, and may God bless.Acca’s own Sauerkrauts! We will have a casual evening of Fraternally and sincerely,fellowship and dancing after with a DJ providing music Eric H. “Rick” Marionhonoring your requests. Sam Dunn Realtor Keil Plumbing & Heating, Inc 2012 John Rolfe ParkwayOffering expert plumbing services, gas piping, gas appliance Richmond, VA 23238 installation, bathroom remodeling and much more. Office 804.740.1644 2507 Willard Road - Richmond, VA 23294 Fax 804.545.7224 Cell 804.370.1861 804-672-9180 SamDunn@oakstoneproperties.com C. Bryan Martin - President www.oakstoneproperties.com
4 Fall 2021 ACCA SHRINE 16TH ANNUAL SPORTSMAN’S RAFFLE Saturday, October 23 2021 12:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. PRICE $20.00 Free Food and Refreshments 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. 1712 Bellevue Avenue Richmond, VA 23327 A PRIZE GIVEN AWAY EVERY 4 MINUTES! HUNTING LONG GUNS, GATOR UTV, SPECIAL CASH DRAWINGS AND OTHER SPORTSMAN’S ITEMSAll prizes except UTV from Bass Pro Shop. John Deere Gator UTV from James River Equipment. Each blue ticket has 76 chances to win. You need not be present to win. Tickets available from any Shriner. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL ACCA SHRINE CENTER AT (804) 264-0509 OR ROBERT LLEWELLYN AT (804) 305-2787 All Local, State and Federal laws will be adhered to. Must be 18 years old to purchase a ticket. Ticket will be verified before going in tumbler. You must present ticket to enter or receive food. If substitution is made, the value will be equal or greater. No substitution on UTV. You need not be present to win. All winners will be notified. All firearms & prizes except UTV will be issued from Bass Pro Shop. UTV from James River Equipment in 510 West Colonial Trail Hwy Burkeville 23922, (434) 767-5578. If enough tickets not sold to cover prizes by 10/1/21, money will be returned to buyer. $600 winnings subject to 1099, copy to IRS. 2021 PRIZES1. Masterbuilt Adventure Series MES 140S Electric Smoker 27. Smith&Wesson M&P 15-22 Sport .22 LR w/scope 52. Winchester SXP Waterfowl Shotgun 12ga2. 40qt Cabela’s Equalizer - tan C3. $100.00 Cash Drawing 53. Ruger 10/22 Carbine Rifle .22lr3. Ruger American Rifle .30-06 Springfield 28. $500.00 Gift Card 54. Ruger 10/22 Carbine Rifle w/ Scope .22lr4. Ascend 12T Sit-On Kayak 29. Smith&Wesson M&P15 Sport II Semi Auto Rifle 5.56mm C6. $100.00 Cash Drawing5. $500.00 Gift Card 30. Ascend 10T Sit-On-Top Kayak enhanced seating 55. Ruger 10/22 Takedown LITE Rifle .22lr6. Mr. Steak 4-Burner Propane Grill 31. Savage Mark II GY .22lr Youth Rifle 56. Alps Mountaineering Camp Creek 4 person Tent7.Winchester Wildcat Rifle .22lr 32. Savage Axis XP Youth Bolt-Action Rifle (CHOICE) 57. Tikka T3X SuperLite Rifle .308win8. Cabelas Bow Rifle Pack - Kanati 33. Savage 10T-SR Tactical Rifle 22-250 58. Henry US Survival AR-7 Rifle .22lr9. Summit Viper Steel Climbing Stand 34. Tikka T3X Lite Rifle - .308 win 59. $500.00 Gift Card C1. $100.00 Cash Drawing 35. 40qt Cabela’s Equalizer - tan 60. S&W 642 Airweight Double Action Revolver .38 Special10. Nikon Monarch 7ATB Binoculars 36. Cabela’s Ammo Cabinet 61. Kimber Stainless Raptor II Pistol .4511. Johnny Morris Carbonlite 2.0 Rod & Reel Combo C4. $100.00 Cash Drawing 62. Browning SA-22 Grade1 Rifle .22lr12. Savage 110 Apex HunterXP Bolt 6.5Creedmoor 37. Excalibur Mirco Axe 340 Crossbow Package 63. Henry Classic Lever-Action Rifle .22lr13. $500.00 Gift Card 38. Wicked Ridge Rampage 360 Crossbow Package C7. $100.00 Cash Drawing14. Cabelas Intensity HD Compact Binoculars 39. Leupold BX2 - Alpine Binoculars 10x 64. Henry Original Lever-Action Rifle 45-70 Gov15. Lowarnce HOOK2 4xBullet GPS Plotter Fish finder 40. Vortex Diamondback BDC Riflescope 65. Savage 301 Turkey Single Shot Shotgun .41016. Alps Mountaineering Camp Creek 4person tent 41. $500.00 Gift Card 66. Johnny Morris Signature Series Baitcaster Combo17. BPS Stainless Steel Turkey Fryer 42. Mossberg 500 Pump Action Shotgun 12ga 67. Savage Arms 93R17 BTV Bolt Action 17 HMR18. Lowarance HOOK Reveal 5 Fish finder 43. Excalibur GRZ 2 Crossbow Package 68. Savage 110 Engage Hunter XP Bolt-Action w/Scope 7mm C2. $100.00 Cash Drawing 44. Yeti Hopper Flip 69. $500.00 Gift Card19. Cabela’s The Zonz XL Ground Blind 45. Tikka T3X Lite Rifle .300win 70. Beretta A300 Outlander Shotgun 12ga20. Savage Axis XP Bolt-Action Rifle .30-06 C5. $100.00 Cash Drawing 71. Beretta A300 Outlander Shotgun 12ga21. Cabelas Binoculars Intensity 12x 46. Browning AB3 Composite Stalker Rifle w/ Scope 30-06 Spg 72. Sig Sauer P365 Nitron Mirco-Compact Pistol 9mm22. Champion 3550W Weekend Generator 47. Bradley Original Electric Smoker C8. $100.00 Cash Drawing23. Benelli SuperNova Pump Action Shotgun 12ga 48. Savage A17 Rifle 17 HMR 73. Winchester XPR Hunter Rifle w/ Scope 350 Legend24. Browning AB3 Composite Stalker Rifle .270win 49. Savage A22 Precision Rifle .22lr 74. CZ Teal Over/Under Shotgun 20ga25. Savage Axis XP Bolt-Action Rifle 7mm 50. Savage 64F Takedown Rifle .22lr 75. Browning A5 Sweet Sixteen Shotgun26. Browning BPS Field Shotgun 12ga 51. Cobra Floating All Terrain Radio 76. John Deere Gator UTV w/6x12 Trailer Proceeds are for the benefit of Acca Shrine Center and are not tax deductible.
The Accalette 5 From the From the Editor’s Desk Recorder’s Pen Managing Editor Dennis Berry, P.P. L.R. “Rusty” BrinkleyN obles and Ladies, I hope this finds every one well and ready to get back out into the Shrine World. We haveseveral events coming up from now until the end of the G reetings Nobles, Ladies and Friends. As we were putting the final touches on this issue of theyear. Accalette, I could not help but reflect on how great The first major event is SASA in Myrtle Beach, from this past year has turned out. In January, we still didSeptember 16-19. We are all looking forward to heading not know when we could meet, or if fundraising wouldback after missing last year. be possible. Fast forward to the present time, and We will be having our regular business meeting on we’ve had two Tailgate Parties, a Ceremonial, and theSeptember 21st, and the election of Officers for 2022, will Potentate's Ball. Additionally, many Clubs and Unitsbe held at the December 14th meeting. Hope to see you have resumed their normal fundraisers, dinners, andthere. meetings, but have also created new ways to help On September 9th, we will be having another After Acca and our Hospitals. That speaks volumes for theHours Tailgate party on the lawn. We had two in the fact that it’s human nature to make lemonade out ofspring, and they were lots of fun. Come on out and bring lemons, but also to the great spirit of Acca Shriner’syour friends and Lodge members. members and their Ladies. We will be having our 2022 Sportsman Raffle on As presented in these pages, Acca has accom-October 23rd, and we need everyone to help sell tickets. plished a great deal this year. We still have SASA, TheThis is our biggest fundraiser of the year and, with the Sportsman Raffle, Walk for Love, Oktoberfest, a FallCovid affecting us for most of this year, it is really needed. Ceremonial, just to mention a few. So, as you read On November 11th, we will be having our Veterans this issue, note the announcements of upcoming ac-Day Breakfast, and on November 12th and 13th, our Fall tivities, and read the Unit and Club articles, with theCeremonial. Go out to your Lodge and get those petitions. pride that we are members of a world class organiza- Recently, 2022 dues notices went out by email and tion.there was a button in the email, that you could click on “Live Long and Prosper”and pay online. Please take advantage of this method, Rusty Brinkleyas it will record your dues immediately within Temple Managing Editorrecords and Imperial records. I am including an article inthis issue describing how you can pay your dues online.Also, another feature that we now have available is anoption to set up a payment plan for your dues beginning NEXT ACCALETTE DEADLINEwith the 2023 dues. You must be current, and have paid December 15, 2021your 2022 dues, to sign up. Nobles, please be current on your dues, your Temple Send Input Todepends on your dues as part of our operating expenses,and this year especially, with the lack of other fundraisers. accalette@accashriners.com
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The Accalette 7 From the Desk of Lady Carolyn T .he year is just flying by! At the Spring Ceremonial, we hosted The Irish Tea, which honored our Sweet Hearts and Gentle Sirs.The the house, tavern, entry way, and the taps player. A print of this is available at the Plantation’s gift shop. Carol is hoping to make some prints of her decor by Dana Snead, and food by Kathy Williams, paintings available to us for sale, the proceeds of Patti Williams, and Debbie Holt was so appreciated. which will go towards the Hospitals. What a lovely Irish setting, with such tasty treats In November, the Fall Ceremonial will be German- for a special group of people. themed, complete with an Octoberfest. This Our June Ladies Program featured the Child will honor Rick’s family heritage, which is mostly Life Program at the Philadelphia and Greenville German, as both of his paternal grandparents’ Hospitals. The Ladies enjoyed learning how the families and maternal grandfather immigrated emotional and social needs are supported by the from Germany. Child Life Teams. Additionally, they had fun The First Ladies Project: (Benefiting the interacting through play, with a feather toss game. Philadelphia and Greenville Hospitals Child Life In July, the Potentate’s Ball was featured: Program and ACCA’s Transportation Fund) The The theme was Celtic Nights. How beautiful was Feztival of Trees Committee determined that the ballroom?! Special thanks to Dana and her after the “Christmas in July” meeting for the Units amazing crew of helpers. It was truly a Celtic and Clubs Leadership, there wasn’t enough energy Night. We enjoyed a special evening of Celtic to make this a successful fundraiser. Fortuitously, Riverdance entertainment by the professionally I found another fundraising option, conveniently trained, Moira Regan, and the talented students online, in connection with The Pampered Chef. of Crossroads Irish Dance during dinner, and then The fundraiser ran 7 days (7/31-8/7) and netted danced to the music of The Trey Calloway Band. $584.96 towards the First Lady’s Project. I Our hospitality room at the hotel was top notch as was very pleased with this, as it required little well. Rick and I could not have been more pleased effort for a significant gain! My thanks to all who with the evening. participated in the party. Moving forward, I will Upcoming in September, the Business Meeting be raising funds through the sale of a Pandora Ladies Program will focus on Family; Family Tree Bead - A Trinity Knot, designed by Teresa Marra, as a theme. We will be providing a fun Paint Night the same designer who designed the Imperial Activity for those who would like to participate. First Lady’s beads. I hope to have them available The activity will be directed by Lady Carol Koon, for sale at Fall SASA, and if not by that time, and assisted by Lady Christi Colletti. As many then for the September Business meeting. They of you know, Carol is a wonderful artist, and has will be sold for $40.00 each. Proceeds will be put produced some beautiful paintings. One of her towards the First Lady’s Project. paintings is of the Berkeley Plantation, featuring Your First Lady, Carolyn JAY-M’S POWERWASHING Houses-Driveways-And More FREE ESTIMATES 804-730-4969 804-363-6988
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The Accalette 9 Noble Peyton Yancey’s Mustang driven by Valley Shrine Club Noble David Siever in the Bridgewater Parade Secretary Dan PerryW ith the relaxation of the Covid-19 restrictions this past Spring, the Valley Shrine Club resumed its 4thWednesday dinner meetings for the Nobles and theirLadies in April and May. In June, the VSC held its popular“steak night” stag meeting at the homes of Noble IrvingByrd and Lady Pat and Noble Danny Neese and LadyChip. Several members of the Divan attended, as well asmembers of other Shrine Clubs. Building on last year’s success, the VSC is again holdinga 50/50 raffle, selling 100 tickets for $100 per ticket, withthe winner receiving half of the ticket sales, and the other Divan members attending the VSC “Steak Night”half designated for the Shriners Hospitals for Children.The drawing will be held at the October dinner meeting.The club is planning its annual “Silent Auction” to be heldduring the November dinner meeting. The Valley Shrine Club sponsored a catered picnicprior to the start of the Bridgewater Fireman’s Parade onFriday, July 17th. In addition to the Nobles and Ladies ofthe VSC, there was great representation of Shriners bythe Motor Patrol, Heritage SC mini-truckers, Mini Patrol,Southside Shrine Club, Director’s Staff, the HospitalVan, and the Hillbillies Shrine Club. For our August 25thmeeting, another catered picnic will be held at theBridgewater Oakdale Park for all Nobles and their Ladies. Lady Doris Stone accepting a $100 Million Dollar ClubEach Noble is urged to invite, as the Club’s guest, any certificate from the VSC in memory of her husband,Mason who might be interested in becoming a Shriner. Noble John Stone , along with her daughterOur July dinner meeting featured a steamed shrimp and son-in-law Noble Mark Dotsonsupper at AmVets on the 28th. Nobles were notified thatthe Acca Sportsman Raffle tickets will be available shortly. This coming November 19th, the VSC will partner withthe Brothers Craft Brewery in Harrisonburg for anotherfund-raising event which is open to the public. Thebrewery will prepare a special cask of beer especially forthe event, and which the VSC will name appropriately. Aposter with the logo of the VSC and the brewery will beprinted and later auctioned. Proceeds from the auctionand the beer sales will benefit the Shriners Hospitals forChildren. Members of the VSC will be present during theevent with materials promoting Shriners’ membershipand activities, as well as receiving any donations fromattendees.Dan Perry VSC President Fred Ortiz with the ladies from AmVetsSecretary, VSC
10 Fall 2021 able to meet two Grand Officers, Lady Kristine Sheridan, Accaba Court Grand Treasurer, and Lady Kim Cook, Grand Outer Guard, and two Past Grand High Priestesses, Lady Dorothy Foxwell, and Lady Sandy Newby. How special for them Lady Sharon Heard, PHP to be able to meet these Ladies the day they are initiated into our organization. The same day, our Lady Kristine Sheridan, was installedG reetings. It’s nice to get out without a mask, and be able to get together with friends. We have all missedeach other! as Grand Treasurer of the Ladies’ Oriental Shrine of North America. Lady Kris was unable to go to Grand Council held in May in Arizona, but was elected Grand Treasurer. Lady Pam Brooks, our High Priestess this year, is now Lady Kris has been Grand Treasurer pro tem for a year.starting to have meetings in person and has been able to Congratulations Lady Kris, we are all so proud of you.install the new Officers for the PHP Club, as well as our Watermelon, Watermelon, Watermelon everywhere.Lady Slippers Unit, and the Klown Arounds. Hopefully, at The LOS had a tent at the Watermelon Festival heldour September meeting we will be able to start our “Sister August 8th on Cary Street. Our Ladies worked hard, andSuppers” again before our meeting. so did some of the “Trailers” who came to help. Washing, The Past High Priestess Club held their meeting on May cutting and selling watermelon all day isn’t an easy27th at Sedona Taphouse in Midlothian. After our dinner job, but as you can see our Ladies were up to the task.and our meeting, Lady Pam Brooks installed the Officers Congratulations Ladies, for a job well done.of the PHP Club: Lady Lee McAllister, President; Lady Joy Several of our Ladies attended the Potentate’s BallPainter, Secretary; and Lady Karen Little, Treasurer. Lady in July. First Lady of Acca, Lady Carolyn Marion, askedNancy English, Vice President, was unable to attend. them to provide dessert. They were delighted to be ableLady Pam had help with the installation of Officers from to do so. Great desserts were served, one of which wasLady Nancy Corker, Past High Priestess of Accaba Court. a beautiful cake congratulating Noble Rick Marion onWith Covid last year, Lady Nancy was unable to install any becoming the Potentate of Acca this year.Officers in person. Calling all family and friends, it’s happening in June was a busy month for the LOS. We had a regularly December. Due to some scheduling changes, “Dine Outscheduled meeting and it was wonderful seeing each for Charity” for the month of June was given for ALS,other in person again, instead of little squares on the and Shriners Hospitals for Children, with Accaba CourtZoom screen. Our Ladies love paint parties where we can getting the credit, was moved to December. The Officersshow off our “painting talents”. Our theme for the one in and members of Accaba Court again extend an invitationJune, held at the Glen Allen Masonic Lodge, had a patriotic to everyone in Acca Shrine, all their family and friends, totheme. Lady Christi Colletti does a great job leading come to Sedona Taphouse (Midlothian location) everythese, and sending everyone home with a “masterpiece”. Monday in December for lunch or dinner, and help us raiseHopefully, we will have another one in the fall. money for Shriners Hospitals for Children. Make Mondays Accaba Court held a meeting on June 27 for two the day to shop for Christmas, and after a day of shopping,special events. First, there was an initiation ceremony for don’t cook, come to Sedona Taphouse and help usthree new members of Accaba Court; Lady Patty Merritt, raise money for our wonderful philanthropy. Remember,Lady Amy Shifflett and Lady Melissa Brushwood. We helping our children is what brings us together.welcome these ladies to Accaba Court and look forward The Accaba Court Ladies wish each and every one ato working with you. These three Ladies experienced Happy Thanksgiving, a Merry Christmas and a Happysomething special that day, besides becoming members New Year.of the Ladies’ Oriental Shrine of North America; they were POEGL’S PEST SERVICES FREE ESTIMATES LICENSED & INSURED JAMIE POEGL CELL PHONE 804-730-4969 804-363-6988
The Accalette 11Accaba Court Photos 1 2 3 PHOTOS 1. 3 New Members and Grands 2. Paint Party 3. PHP Officers Installed 4. Providing Dessert for Pote’s Ball 4 5 5. Watermelon Festival Golf Club President Larry Koon I t has been a difficult year. One that we have never experienced before. Hopefully, the worse is behind us. always send out a flyer prior to each event. Contact any officer of the Club if you wish to be placed on the email list. Most of the people we socialize with Our Ladies Night at the Meadowbrook have received the vaccinations and are Country Club is planned. It will be on getting back to what they have enjoyed January 19, 2022. A special evening in the past. I didn’t say normal; I don’t where we show our appreciation to know if it will ever return to that plateau. our Ladies for letting us indulge in our As for the Golf Club, I guess we favorite sport. Included in the evening is 1 are one of the fortunate groups in the the selection of the “Player of the Year”. Shrine. We have been able to participate A very emotional time for the recipient. in our scheduled outings, and to my Some winners have mentioned that it knowledge, everyone came out with no is the most cherished award they have ill effects. ever received; really, some have made We have had good participation at that comment. most of the events and have had an The Golf Club has a simple focus; increase in golfers to play with our Club. to have a good time and enjoy the Most have not been Shriners, but have fellowship with our friends. The Shrine developed an interest in our fraternity. Fraternity was established for this Our year is in its final phase. We still purpose, and then we have the great have Sycamore Creek in September, philanthropy with our children, it The Hollows in October and we end the couldn’t be better. year in November at Meadowbrook. We Be Nice-Keep the Sunny-Side Up. Photos: 1. Guest Joe W. and Gary B. 2. Guest Shawn B. 2
12 Fall 2021 ACCA SHRINE TRIP MAY 18 - 22, 2022 3 Full Days & 4 Nights of Relaxation & Fun ENJOY THE BEAUTY OF THE POCONOS Join us for the 2022 ACCA Shriners Trip to Skytop Lodge in the Poconos of Pennsylvania. A short drive brings you COME, STAY, RELAX to one of the most beautiful locations on the East Coast. Located on 5,500 acres you will enjoy a room at the Inn INCLUDES BREAKFAST, DINNER, TAXES & where you will find all the comfort and amenities of a GRATUITIES prestigious hotel. Our fee includes breakfast and a 3-course dinner, taxes, gratuities, and special open bar hospitality SPECIAL ACCA events. For more information and registration, please go HOSPITALITY EVENTS to our website at www.accashriners.com. A short video OPEN TO ALL showing Skytop and what you can expect on this trip is also SHRINERS, FAMILY available on the website. AND GUESTS DOUBLE OCCUPANCY: $2,300 - SINGLE OCCUPANCY: $1,750 ACCA SHRINERS 1712 Bellevue Avenue - Richmond, VA www.accashriners.com
The Accalette 13 Ken and Steve Director Gary cutting the 1st joining in the fun melon of the day Lady Loretta Director’s Staff Corner Jim Deitrick “Enough is enough!” That sentiment is very prevalent the best machete-wielding melon cutters, the top-of-throughout our Unit concerning the Covid virus and its the-line bowl fillers, and the most flamboyant streetvariant. We are ready to move on with our regular fun and hawkers to man our Fundraising tent. The crowd thatfundraising activities. showed up at the festival that day was rather sparse, In early May, the Staff was saddened to hear of the compared to previous years, but through our enthusiasticpassing of Lady Angela Wood, wife of Noble Les Wood. efforts, we were able to raise a respectable $2,335.Lady Angela had been struggling with a dreadful disease During the day’s busyness, one of our machete-wieldersfor approximately six years, with Noble Les providing sustained a non-life-threatening wound on a finger, andloving care for her. She will always be remembered for her created an impromptu hospital exercise by our in-tentbeautiful smile and personality. We have continued to personnel. Noble Ken McSpadden came to the aid ofkeep Noble Les and his family in our prayers. Noble Brinkley and provided the appropriate cleansing of The Staff’s summer activities included an interesting the wound and a suitable bandage. You just never knowvariety of things. In May we held our annual Ladies when a fundraising event will become hazardous! At ourNight dinner at the Temple, to celebrate the valuable subsequent Staff meeting, Noble McSpadden made ancontributions our Ladies make to our Unit and the interrupting special presentation of a pair of “BlastingShrine. The beverages, a delicious meal, and our Ladies’ Gloves” (extra-heavy duty) to Noble Brinkley. We try topresenting their finery, all contributed to a very enjoyable never miss an opportunity to humiliate each other!evening. We sent several representatives to SASA in September The June Ceremonial weekend included our renown and also participated in a NASCAR fundraiser insmorgasbord of appetizers and finger foods, which attract Richmond. The upcoming Fall Ceremonial and Walk fora large and continuous stream of humanity through our Love will include many of our Staff, and hopefully raiseStaff room. We even had one of the Shriner Kids visit our lots of money for the Temple and Hospitals.room. During the Ceremonial, we were complimented The Director’s Staff would like to wish all the Accaletteby the Divan for our stunt presentations to our new readership a very Merry Christmas and a joyous and safecandidates, and Noble Ken McSpadden did a super job as New Year. Hopefully next year will bring good health andMaster of Ceremonies. happiness to us all. We conducted our annual Old Timers Night in July and Staff Murmurswere honored with a visit from Nobles Ryland Barden and The news continues to abound concerning our StaffRoger Dickinson. We enjoyed having the opportunity to “Gentleman Farmer” and his two cows named “Thelma”chat with them and catch up on their recent activities and and “Louise”. Well, we’d like to announce that boththe status of their families. As usual, the delicious picnic- ladies/heifers are ‘expecting’ and will be delivering littlestyle food presentation also enhanced the enjoyable ones later in the Fall. Some people have dogs and cats forevening. pets, we have cows! During the normally hot and humid month of August, Imagine how much sound centipedes would makewe participated in the annual Carytown Watermelon if they wore tiny flip flops.Festival. We surveyed the Staff membership and solicited
14 Fall 2021 OCTOBER 2021 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 23 4 5 6 7 8 9 Car Club LOS LOS Blue Ridge SC Sauerkrauts Masonic Home Greeters Chanters Caverns SC Day Million Dollar Band Hospital Comm Ceremonial Cast C & W Band Legion of Honor10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Chester SC BOD Meeting Glen Allen SC Sauerkrauts Hillbilly Unit Divan Meeting James River SC Million Dollar Band Chanters Southside SC Directors Staff Mini Patrol17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Klownz Uniform Council Cabiri Hillbilly Outhouse Sportsman South Hill SC Danville SC Past Masters Lake Country SC Raffle Million Dollar Band Chanters Hopewell SC Sauerkrauts C & W Band Shooters Club24 25 26 27 28 29 30Tailgate Party Scottish Rite Northern Neck SC Heritage SC Oriental Band OktoberfestWalk For Love Million Dollar Band Chanters Manchester SC Sauerkrauts Petersburg SC Piedmont SC31 Valley SC Arab Patrol C & W Band Motor Patrol NOVEMBER 2021 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 Car Club Chanters Blue Ridge SC Sauerkrauts Provost Guard Greeters Hospital Comm Caverns SC Million Dollar Band Ceremonial Cast C & W Band Legion of Honor7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Chester SC BOD Meeting Veterans Day Sauerkrauts Fall Fall Hillbilly Unit Divan Meeting Breakfast Ceremonial Ceremonial Million Dollar Band Chanters Glen Allen SC James River SC Southside SC Directors Staff Mini Patrol14 15 16 17 18 19 20 LOS LOS Cabiri Hillbilly Outhouse Klownz Danville SC Hopewell SC Lake Country SC South Hill SC Chanters C & W Band Sauerkrauts Million Dollar Band Shooters Club21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Scottish Rite UC Meeting Heritage SC THANKSGIVING Million Dollar Band Northern Neck SC Manchester SC DAY Chanters Petersburg SC Piedmont SC Valley SC Arab Patrol C & W Band Motor Patrol28 29 30 Million Dollar Band Chanters
The Accalette 15 DECEMBER 2021 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4 Blue Ridge SC Sauerkrauts Provost Guard Caverns SC Ceremonial Cast C & W Band Legion of Honor5 6 7 8 9 10 11Band Car Club BOD Meeting Glen Allen SC Sauerkrauts BreakfastChristmas Greeters LOS Christmas James River SC With SantaLuncheon & Million Dollar Band Party Southside SCInstallation Chanters Directors StaffMechanisville Hospital Comm Mini PatrolChristmas Colonial HeightsParade Parade12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Chester SC Business Meeting Cabiri Hillbilly Outhouse Potentate’s Hillbilly Unit Divan Meeting Hopewell SC Lake Country SC Appreciation Million Dollar Band Chanters C & W Band Sauerkrauts Party Shooters Club19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Klownz Danville SC Heritage SC Oriental Band CHRISTMAS South Hill SC Chanters Manchester SC Sauerkrauts DAY Million Dollar Band Petersburg SC Piedmont SC Valley SC Arab Patrol C & W Band Motor Patrol25 27 28 29 30 31 Scottish Rite Northern Neck SC Sauerkrauts New Years Eve Million Dollar Band Dinner/Dance JANUARY 2022 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 12 3 4 5 6 7 8Kena Car Club BOD Meeting 6pm Blue Ridge SC Sauerkrauts Provost KhediveInstallation Greeters LOS Caverns SC Guard Installation Million Dollar Band Hospital Comm Ceremonial Cast C & W Band Legion of Honor9 10 11 12 13 14 15Acca Chester SC Annual Meeting Glen Allen SC Sauerkrauts KazimMemorial Hillbilly Unit Dinner 6pm James River SC InstallationService 2pm Million Dollar Band Meeting 7pm Southside SC Potentate’s Office Directors Staff Day Mini Patrol16 17 18 19 20 21 22ACCA Public Klownz Potentate’s Office Past Masters Hillbilly Divan/BODInstallation South Hill SC Day Hopewell SC Outhouse Retreat2pm Million Dollar Band Danville SC C & W Band Lake Country SC Leadership Shooters Club Sauerkrauts Training Seminar 1:30pm23 24 25 26 27 28 29Divan/BOD Scottish Rite Potentate’s Office Heritage SC Oriental BandRetreat Million Dollar Band Day Manchester SC Sauerkrauts Divan & Uniform Petersburg SC Council Piedmont SC30 31 Northern Neck SC Valley SC Arab Patrol C & W Band Motor Patrol
16 Fall 2021 ACCA SHRINERS FALL CEREMONIAL Honoring Ill, Sir Thornton Holt and Lady Debbie Potentate 2017 FRIDAY EVENING NOVEMBER 12, 2021 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2021 - CONT. 3:00 - 5:00 PM Guest check into hotel 11:00 AM Ceremonial Lunch - Activity Center 3:30 - 5:30 PM Hospitality Room Open, Hampton Inn 12:00 PM Introduction of Honoree, Divan, Past Potentates & Special Guests 6:30 - 7:00 PM Welcome Program in Ballroom Noble Bill Bond 2nd Ceremonial Master Noble Bill Bond, 2nd Ceremonial Master 12:15 PM Second Section Begins 7:00 - 9:30 PM Unit & Club Open House Noble Gary Westerhouse, Directors Staff 10:00 - 11:30 PM Hospitality Room Open, Hampton Inn 1:15 PM Presentation to New Nobles Membership Cards and Pins 1:30 PM Hospital & Temple Donation Presentations from SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2021 Units & Clubs 8:30 AM Candidates & Candidate's Ladies report to 3:00 - 4:30 PM Hospitality Room Open, Hampton Inn ACCA Shrine Center 8:45 AM Instructions to Candidates Directors Staff SATURDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 13, 2021 8:45 AM New Ladies Presentation: Meeting Room 1 5:30 PM Reception/co*cktails - Assembly Room First Lady Carolyn Marion and Lady Joy Painter (Open Bar) 9:00 AM Opening of ACCA Shrine Center (6:15 PM Sauerkrauts Begin Playing in Ballroom) Balloting on Candidates 6:30 PM Dinner and Fellowship - Ballroom 9:30 AM Seven Sons and 1st & 3rd Sections 7:30 PM Introduction of Honoree, Divan, & Ceremonial Cast Special Guests 10:45 AM The Old Red Fez and Flag Oration 8:00 - 10:30 PM Dance with Music by DJ Dave Durette Ill Sir Samuel E. Dunn Dress Business Casual (Open Bar) 9:30 PM Hospitality Room Open, Hampton Inn Reception, Dinner & Dance - $80 per couple : Hotel:Hampton Inn & Suites, 5406 Glenside Dr., Richmond, VA - $136 per night (incl. tax) (non-tax deductible) (King and Queen rooms available - All rooms are non-smoking.) Hotel and Dance Reservations must be made through ACCA Shrine Office (804) 264-0509 1712 Bellevue Ave, Richmond, VA 23227 - Reservations Deadline: 10/29/2021
The Accalette 17 PAY YOUR DUES ONLINEThere are several Use WebFez to verify your personalways to do this! information, payments and Shrine activity:The first option is to log into Webfez, the How to Register for WebFez:membership data base, and register. Once • Go to your browser's address bar and type inthere you can edit your contact information, pay webfez.shrinernet.orgyour dues, etc. After you have registered, click • Click the register button on the login pageon ‘pay my bill’ and that will open a new window, • From the Registration page, choose your Temple from thegiving you the option to pay with a credit card. drop-down list, type in your Member Number and your First and Last name. • Click on the Register button. You will be directed to the CreateAll card information is kept by the card processor a New Account page. On this page, enter an E-mail addressthat Imperial uses, in a secure digital vault, just that you will use to log in with, confirm the E-mail address,as other on-line transactions. and then enter and confirm your password. • Scroll down to read the WebFez User Agreement and Privacy policy. Agree by clicking the checkbox. • After the checkbox is selected, click on Register. This will Register you for WebFez and log you into the system. The second way to pay your dues is to log into accashriners.com, click on the ‘payment tab’ and then the ‘pay dues’ tab. Enter your Shrine ID # and Member #, which can be found on your dues card.Pay Your Future Years’ Dues AutomaticallyOnce you have paid your 2022 dues, you will October of 2022. This can be a great option, sonow have the option to sign up for future that you don’t get hit with all your dues (Lodge,automatic dues payment.This option can be set Scottish Rite, York Rite) in the part of the year.up monthly, quarterly, or as an annual payment. Instead, you can have a little each monthIf you choose this option, in the fall of 2022, you taken out and be done with it. So, to recap,will not receive a due notice, but automatically just log into your WebFez account, and wherereceive your 2023 membership card sticker. the ‘Pay My Bill’ button was, you will see a ‘SetPayments will be automatically charged to the Up Automatic Payments’ button. Click on thatcredit/debit card you place on file. Beginning button, enter your card number, and select thein January, depending on the option you have option you prefer; monthly, quarterly or annualchosen, the monthly or quarterly payment will payments. You can be assured, as with all on-be withdrawn from your account. If you choose line payments, your data will be kept by thethe ‘annual’ option, you will be charged in processor in a secure digital vault.
18 Fall 2021 We were also happy to help with Illustrious Sir Al Rock’s 80th birthday surprise party. Manchester Shrine Club and its Ladies cooked a grand steamer pot, complete with mussels, shrimp, corn, and taters. Thanks to everyone who helped. It was a lot of fun, and a huge success.D ear Nobles, Ladies, and Sweethearts of Acca. As this is written, we are in the “Dog Days” of summer, plentyof pool days, and not many cool days. We had hoped to Greys Point Lot Raffle started in July, with the drawing to be held September 11th, and the day topping off with Tony Jackson in concert. Our first Raffle was last year,be clear of the awful pandemic, but it continues to hang where the lucky winner had the lot fee paid for the year,on, challenging us at every corner. We will continue to bringing in over $5,000 dollars, and the Club clearedstrive forward, and hopefully put this behind us for good. about $8,000. Since April we have been busy. We completed our The TC Atkinson Memorial 50/50 Raffle will befirst Poker Run at Greys Point, and it was a better than starting in October. The lucky winner was from our Clubexpected turn out. We had a great day selling over 300 last year and won $5,000, the second Club member in 3entries, along with a 50/50. The Club made a whopping years, and the Club raised $5,000.$4,388. By popular demand, we are looking to do Our famous Brunswick stew is back this year onanother one in September. October 15th and 16th, after a pandemic hiatus. Always We have had continued growth, as we have signed a good time, and always a sellout most of the time beforeseveral new members in the last few months. Our new we finish cooking. Please start clearing your schedule somembers continue to shine, as they bring fresh new that we have plenty of help.ideas. Our Drifters are in full swing, as they have ordered Come give us a visit, have a meal, help with fundraiser.their toys. Really looking forward to seeing them begin You never know, you may want to become the newestthis new adventure. member of the #1 club in Acca. The Manchester Shrine Club was very proud to serve Fraternally,as the host for the “Happy Hour” before the Potentate’s Manchester Shrine ClubBall. It was a great evening of Celtic music, dancers,food, and beverage. BENNETT FUNERAL HOME The Bennett Funeral Homes offer over 120 years of rich history and experience in serving families in their time of need. We are local people who care deeply about the community in which we serve. Every member of our courteous and knowledgeable staff will strive to provide you with the care, privacy and respect you and your family deserve in creating a lasting tribute to your loved one. Charles D. Morehead, President and General Manager 804-359-4481 www.bennettfuneralhomes.com WEST HANOVER-MECHANICSVILLE CENTRAL CHESTERFIELD 11020 Broad St. Rd. 8014 Lee Davis Road 3215 Cutshaw Ave. 14301 Ashbrook Pkwy. Glen Allen, VA 23060 Mechanicsville, VA 23111 Richmond, VA 23230 Chesterfield, VA 23832 270-6321 746-8665 359-4481 639-4975
The Accalette 19 Acca Ceremonial Cast William R. Bond, III The Ceremonial Cast performedthe Ritual of the Order on Saturday,June 5th, at the Acca Shrine Temple.Twenty candidates received theRitual of the Order in a very impressiveceremony. Noble Bill Bond performed the ritual of “The Seven Sons.” Nobles who participated in the ritual are: From left to right, front row: Noble Bill Eddelton, High Priest and Prophet; Noble Bruce Smith, Chief Rabban; Noble Paul Rinko, Potentate; Noble Bill Biddix, Chief Rabban; Noble Bill Bond, Oriental Guide. Second row from left to right: Noble Rodney Gallagher, President of Ceremonial Cast; Noble Jeremy The Watermelon Festival was held (Boomer) Calhoun, Slave; Noble Ken on Sunday, August 8th. Nobles fromNobles Vernon Korb, Rodney Gal- Whirley, Alchemist; Noble Vernon the Ceremonial Cast who assistedlagher and Donnie Korb welcomed Korb, 2nd Oriental Master; Noble were, From left to right: Nobles Billnew Nobles at the Spring Ceremonial Donnie Korb, 1st Ceremonial Master; Biddix, P. D. Heines, Nelson Bryant,Open House on Friday, June 4th. Noble Wallace (Billy) Farmer, Marshall; Bruce Smith, Bill Bond, Billy Farmer, Noble Nelson Bryant, Alchemist; and Rodney Gallagher. Noble Danny Muldoon, Orator; Not Respectfully Submitted: shown: Ill. Sam Dunn, Director and William R. Bond, III Orator. PROPOSED ACCA BYLAW ADDITION Article IV Election and Appointment Officers and Committees Section 5: There shall be a Board of Directors comprised of the first seven Elected Officers of the Temple as designated by Shriners International Bylaws. (a) The Trustees of Acca Temple, shall be comprised of the Board of Directors and shall be registered with the Clerk of the Circuit Court for the City of Richmond as such each year after elections. Explanation Section 5(a) to be added to update the Trustees with the Clerk of Court to act on behalf of Acca when Trustees are required. This will be presented at the September Business meeting and voted upon at the December Business meeting.
20 Fall 2021 Heritage Shrine Club Dennis Berry, P.P.H eritage Shrine Club has been busy this spring and summer. We kicked off the summer break with acookout at Noble Doug Cameron’s house, and a greattime was had by all who attended. The Heritage Mini-Trucks have been busy this year,after a workday to get the trucks ready after a year’slayoff. We have been participating in a number ofparades. We did the Colonial Beach River Fest Parade inJune; in July, we did the Elkton Field Day Parade; andthen the next week, we did the Bridgewater Fireman’sParade. In August, we traveled to Culpeper for theBrandy Station Fireman’s Parade, as we say, the“longest – shortest parade ever.” Over 130 paradeentries for a one-quarter mile parade, but we have funno matter how long the parade is. Noble Mike Riabouchinsky has gotten his golf cartready for the parades, and unfortunately, he has hadto tow a Mini-Truck in 3 of the parades. We don’t knowif he is the MVP for having his golf cart there to tow us,or is a bad luck charm, as we never seemed to breakdown before.
The Accalette 21 Legion Of Honor Stuard A. “Al” Rock, P.C., P.P. 2020I hope everyone is well and healthy. Since our monthly meetings returned, attendance has been improving.Members are encouraged to attend when you can. you, Sarah and Goldie, for the great food and providing a time for friends to get together. The Legion is looking forward to the September 2021 LOH Spring SASA was April 29-30 at Jericho Shrine Fall SASA at the Coral Beach Hotel in Myrtle Beach, SC.Center in Kingsport, TN. It was so good visiting with Hope you can attend. It is fun, and a chance for us to visitold friends and getting to know new ones. Recorder Ill. different Units and Clubs, other Temples…and there’s theHerb Kennedy, P.P. (center in photo) gave us a tour; they Market Place!have a beautiful Temple. It was very enjoyable having Let us continue to keep Supply Officer W. E. Childrey,Int’l LOH Commander Steve Walker with us. Tom and PC, in our prayers, as he recovers from a stroke. We areDana Snead and Walt and Ruth Trower rounded out our glad to report that he is making progress.group. We were respectful of the Covid restrictions until “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since astheir Governor opened the state. Great timing! There members of one body you were called to peace. And bewas good attendance at the Necrology Service. Dog tags thankful.” Colossians: 3:15.for those who had passed were placed on the cross, and Best Wishes,family members were given roses. Jericho took good care Al Rock, PPof us, and made sure we had a wonderful time. On July 8th, we lost our dear friend, William “Bill” Sears,who was Past LOH Commander, Past SASA Commanderand Chairman of the Decorating Committee. Bill was aloyal Legionnaire and wonderful friend. We will miss him.Please keep Peggy and the family in your prayers. On July 24th, we had our Commander’s Picnic,sponsored by Commander Goldie and Sarah Tomlin, atthe Tuckahoe Clubhouse in Nellysford, VA. Legionnairescame from near and far, including new member JerryHutchinson. It was a great time to show him the fun andfellowship we have in the Legion of Honor! While at the picnic, Nobles competed in the excitingHot Legs Contest. After much deliberation, the winnerswere selected: First place, Tom Snead; Second, DaleJordan; and Third, Roger Epperson. Oh, what fun! Thank
22 Fall 2021 Million Dollar Band Bill HudsonF inally, after what seemed like an eternity without rehearsing, the Band came together and played for theSpring Ceremonial. To say that we sounded good would the COVID shut us down. It was great to get back and play for these nice folks again. They really get into the tunes, sing along, and have a ball. Within three days ofbe an understatement, more appropriately the term playing there, we were contacted and invited for a return“blown away” would better describe how we sounded. performance on August 30th. How could we say no, it'sOur Director, Roger Comley, could not believe it. He kept not in our vocabulary. We also hope to play poolside atsaying, “Fourteen months, it’s been fourteen months SASA as we did in 2019. Such fun! While we are talkingwithout a rehearsal, and you guys sound like you’ve been about the Star- dusters, the Band asked me to put thepracticing every day that whole time.” It felt good, we had word out that they need a bass player. If any of youfun, and it all just came together. Boy, what a day! One of bass pluckers out there enjoy the music of the swing era,our guest musicians, Dann Ladd, a tuba player, crossed and are interested in becoming a member of this group,the hot sands that day after being goaded for over a contact Chris Frohne by way of the Million Dollar Band oryear to make his involvement official. He is a Blue Lodge the Sauerkrauts. Just drop a note into either one of theirmember from New York, who had vowed he would not mail slots outside the Temple Office.become a Shriner. However, playing with us and seeing Until next time,how much fun we have, and the joy we feel doing what we Bill Hudson, Reporterdo for our kids, he just had to throw in the towel and joinin. Congrats Dann! A short time later, the Band was contacted by a ladynamed Nancy Townsend, asking if the Band would beable to play a 4th of July concert at Sunrise Villa. She saidshe was a resident there and had fond memories of theMillion Dollar Band, and it would mean so much to her ifthe Band could arrange to put on a short concert for theguests to celebrate the fourth. Mrs. Townsend offered topay the band $1,000 out of her own money if we couldmake this concert a reality. Well, the word went out andthe answer was a unanimous YES, absolutely! Given thatweekend would be busy, and several Band members weretraveling, we still were able to put an excellent grouptogether to perform for them on Monday, July 5th. It justgoes to show how committed this fine group of musiciansare when asked to play and bring joy into the lives ofothers. Great job guys! As it turns out, Mrs. Townsend'shusband, Walter, had been a trumpet player in the Bandfor many years, thus her fond memories. Thank you,Nancy, for having us, it was truly a memorable day. Now our sights are on SASA. We are determined tomake this year a successful and rewarding outing. We'redone with hurricanes and COVID. It's time for us to getdown there, kick up our heels, play some music, and havesome serious FUN! After all we’ve been through, wedeserve it. We had a good group sign up, and now we'rerehearsing for great performances throughout. Our swing Band, The Stardusters, played our firstgig of the year at Heritage Oaks on June 28th. It just sohappens that this was the venue for our last gig before
The Accalette 23 Mini Patrol Ed Ernouf 1 2W ell, Thank Goodness! I am finally being taken out of the dark, damp. smelly box that I have been storedin for over the past year! You think the Covid restrictions trying to stay intact when our drivers get too close …. but most especially seeing the smiles on the kids’ faces. Hey Noble! If you are reading this, and feeling like you wouldare hard on humans? Well, let me tell you, it isn’t any fun also like to feel the excitement that our drivers feel, I betbeing an Acca Mini Car during a pandemic! The Nobles if you contact any Mini Patrolman, he would be glad towho call themselves Mini Car drivers started thinking talk to you about joining. And listen, my car buds who are(finally) in June that they needed to practice driving so still stuck in those dark, smelly, damp trailers (there is thatthey could participate in parades, which I think is a great word again!) would really appreciate the opportunity toidea, since we cars like social distancing of at least 3 inches take you anywhere you would want to steer them! Until(obviously the CDC with its 6-foot standard doesn’t know you see me at a parade …. check your oil … put air in youranything about performance driving). So, in July, I got tires …. fill your tank …. but most of all …. put a smile on ato feel the hot asphalt beneath my wheels, the hot air child’s face! PHOTOSagainst my nose, and hear the roar of my engine. Butwhat a disappointment! Instead of parade maneuvers, 1. From L-R: Charles Doyal, Frankie Sheridan, Gary Prock,we have been practicing for SASA competitions …. slow Mike Malcomb, Ed Ernouf…. steady …. precise …. methodical movement, instead 2. From L-R: Rebecca Ernouf, Donna Prock, Barbaraof the thrilling, fast, wind in your face, parade routine. Doyal, Steve Chambers, Kim Chambers, Kris SheridanFortunately, the drivers have seen the error in their ways,and they will be expanding practice to include both setsof maneuvers. I am really looking forward to SASA … evenif we will be the last Shrine Center in the parade. Hopefullythere will be folks on the street to witness our slick moves! The guys told me they have been doing other thingsinstead of driving. I didn’t believe them until I was shownthe pictures. In May, the Mini Patrol Ladies and Nobleshelped get the Orange County Wine Festival restarted.They tell me they had a great time. In the picture, you cansee the Commander, Steve Chambers, with the Ladies. (Idon’t understand, is that working?) You know, the Ladiesare a lot better looking than the guys, so they are the oneswho ask for donations from the festival attendees (Photo2). This past weekend, the five Mini Patrolmen in thepicture, four of whom have wives in the LOS (Ladies of theOriental Shrine), helped the LOS at their Watermelon Tentduring the Watermelon Festival (Photo 1). Like everythingelse which is restarting after this past year, attendancewas down, which meant sales were down. But the goodnews is that it was not as hot as it has been in the past. Bythe way, did you know that if a Noble’s Lady is in the LOS,he is known as a “Trailer”? Can you believe that? I alwaysthought that trailers had wheels, were towed, and carriedthings. Oh well, there are a lot of things about humans Idon’t understand. Ok, now that I have that human stuff out of the way,we cars are really looking forward to a great Fall andChristmas parade season! The thrill of it all …. being on thestreet …. hearing the crowds …. letting our engines roar ….
24 Fall 2021 Philadelphia Hospital Report Daniel L. Freye, Vice Chairman - Board of Governors - PhiladelphiaG reetings from Philadelphia! It’s been a busy summer with much to report, soI’ll get right to it. While on the subject of Houston, Lady Gloria and I had a wonderful time at Imperial Session over the July 4th week. We are steadily progressing toward We thoroughly enjoyed the hospitalityachieving pre-covid metrics for inpatient of Illustrious Sir Rick and Lady Carolynand outpatient surgeries and outpatient Marion. Noble John Conover and Ladyencounters.Appointment queues are Vicky ensured the hospitality room wasincreasing as more patients are able to well stocked and inviting. Much fun andtravel. Great news for volume! Here are fellowship was enjoyed by all of the Accaa few highlights from the most recent representatives and their Ladies!Strategic and Tactical Report. As you know, Imperial Session is not just aboutSHC-Philadelphia is licensed for 49 beds. having fun. It is also the annual businessAs of July 31, our average daily census, meeting of Shriners International andor ‘heads in beds’, was 10.4. An average Shriners Hospitals for Children. Board oflength of stay for a patient is 8.2 days. To Governors Chairmen and Vice Chairmendate there have been 1,291 referrals to our are members of the Shriners Hospitals forhospitals resulting in 1,154 new patients. Children corporation and represent theirAcca has contributed 25 referrals. While hospitals at the annual meeting. As such,on the subject of Acca referrals, I would be I was able to vote on matters affectingremiss if I neglected to send a shout out Shriners Hospitals for Children. All sevento Noble Bill Ferguson, the Acca Hospital proposed amendments and resolutionsCommittee and Transportation Team, and passed, including amendments to theour drivers. Thanks to the dedication of Articles of Incorporation and By-laws thatthose Nobles and Ladies, we are able to expand the scope of medical services thatget our kids and their families to and from may be provided by our hospitals.their appointments. Imperial Session is also the event Thanks in part to a wonderful estate where the National Patient Ambassadorsgift from a departed Acca Noble, we are for the upcoming year are introduced.well on our way to exceeding our 2021 I was privileged to meet Sydney andfundraising goal. SHC Philadelphia received $82,756 from this Seth, both Philadelphia patients, and their parents. Whatestate. We were named as a 5% beneficiary and SHC Greenville remarkable kids! Sydney is a high school junior who plays oboewas also named as a 5% beneficiary. In addition to considering and saxophone in band. Seth is a senior with his sights set onShriners Hospitals for Children in your estate planning, thanks being a professional golfer. I’m excited to see them flourish asto all who send donations directly to the hospital. As a reminder, Patient Ambassadors! To learn more about Sydney and Seth,you do not need to designate a program, an undesignated, please check out “Reaching New Heights: The Stories of Sydneygeneral fund donation is actually preferred. Also, please and Seth” on You Tube or through Shriners Village at https://indicate on your check or in your cover letter that you are an www.shrinersvillage.com/.Acca Shriner. This ensures that Acca gets appropriate credit for Once again this year, a chair that had been occupied foryour donation. many years in the boardroom is empty. As a Board, we mourned I am very pleased to announce that at its July meeting in the loss of Chairman Emeritus Richard B. “Rick” Gallier, Sr. On aHouston, Texas, the Boards of Directors and Trustees approved personal note, Ill. Sir Rick was both a friend and mentor and willthe SHC-Philadelphia Cleft Lip and Palate Business Plan. Cleft be greatly missed. Our prayers go out to the Gallier family.lip/palate are among the most common birth defects, affecting Noble Dave Eells and I are honored to serve on the1 in 700 infants in the United States. With optimum treatment, Philadelphia Board of Governors and represent Acca Shrinersmost children with cleft lip/palate do very well and lead normal, in that capacity. Please let either of us know if you have anyhealthy lives. We are thrilled to add this service line which we questions about the hospital and especially if you know of abelieve will serve a population in need. We anticipate the child who could benefit from Shriners care. As always, thanksprogram starting in mid-2022. The Joint Boards also approved to all Acca Nobles and Ladies for your continued support andthe SHC-Philadelphia Puerto Rico Outreach Clinic request. commitment to Shriners Hospitals for Children-PhiladelphiaPlanning is underway to return to the island in October. and the World’s Greatest Philanthropy.
