Minutes of the Stated Meeting
March 10, 2008
BALLUT ABYAD TEMPLE AAONMS met in regular session this 10th day of March AD 2008 at 7:30 PM.
The following officers were present:
William “Bill” Broughall, Potentate
Lonnie Hedrick Chief Rabban
P.P. William “Bill” Lord, Acting as Assistant Rabban
Duane Crapser, High Priest & Prophet
Joe Shelton, Oriental Guide
Lawrence “Larry” Bennett, Treasurer
John Blumenthal, Recorder
Richard Almeter, 1st Ceremonial Master
Daryl Wilson , 2nd Ceremonial Master
P.P. Jerry Zimmerman, Acting as Captain of the Guard
Ed Baca, Outer Guard
Phil Bergey, Marshal
George Hunsaker, Chaplain Emeritus
The meeting was called to order by the Potentate at 7:30 PM.
The Chaplain gave the invocation; the Legion of Honor presented the Colors, the Band played the National Anthem, The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and the Colors were posted.
The Potentate introduced the following Past Potentates:
P.P. Richard Driskill 1986
P.P William S. “Bill” Lord 1997
P.P. Roy Patton 2000
P.P. Jerry Zimmerman 2004
P.P. Dr. Al Chatfield 2005
The Nobility welcomed the Past Potentates
The Potentate closed the meeting and invited the ladies in to hear a special presentation by Sheriff Daren White on law enforcement. Sheriff White gave a very good review on the law enforcement in the Albuquerque Area as well as a short summery of how he came to Albuquerque and ended up as the sheriff. It was a very interesting speech.
After the presentation the Potentate asked our guests to retire and then he called the meeting to order.
A motion came from the floor to suspend reading of the minutes of the last meeting and allow them to pass as written. The motion was seconded and passed.
Three petitions for initiation were presented. They were James D. Gray; Richard Rumpf; and William L. Vera II. The Potentate referred the petitions to committee.
The Potentate then asked for the necrology report. We had 6 Nobles who rode the Black Camel this month. They were Nobles Merlin Black, Domenic DePalma, Richard Feldbush, Odell Fortenberry, Ronald Manseau, and Clinton S. Nicholson.
There were no demits or affiliations.
The Treasurer then presented the financial report and asked that it be approved. The motion was seconded and passed. A copy of the report may be obtained by contacting the Recorder.
The Potentate then called for “Unfinished Business”
Noble Ed Tanuz reminded everyone of the upcoming Memorial Service to be held April 6, 2008. He reminded us that this year the service was to be presented by a number of Masonic Groups not just the Directors Staff. He reminded us that attendance in the past has been sparse and that this ceremony is for our departed brothers’ families and that we should make an effort to attend. He asked each noble to take down the time and place. They are brunch at 11:30 AM and the ceremony to be at 1:00 PM.
Noble Bob Keers was asked to talk about the Caravan Club St. Patrick’s Day corn beef and cabbage dinner with the Knights of Columbus. This year is the 50th year that this event has taken place and is a milestone in our relationship with that group.
The Potentate asked if anyone else had any business. Chief Rabban Lonnie Hedrick mentioned that he still had not received all of the outstanding bills from the circus, but he expected that they would be arriving any day now.
Noble Jerry Scoggins asked for permission to speak and asked the Potentate why Shrine Units were not going to participate in the City St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The Potentate refrained from answering this question since this was not a Shrine sanctioned parade and was contrary to General Order #1 parade rules.
There being no further business the meeting was closed in the short form at 8:46 PM.
John Blumenthal
Recorder
Minutes of the Stated Meeting
February 18, 2008
BALLUT ABYAD TEMPLE AAONMS met in regular session this 18th day of February 2008 at 7:30 PM.
The following officers were present:
William “Bill” Broughall, Potentate
Lonnie Hedrick Chief Rabban
Ray St. John, Assistant Rabban
Duane Crapser, High Priest & Prophet
Joe Shelton, Oriental Guide
Lawrence “Larry” Bennett, Treasurer
John Blumenthal, Recorder
Richard Almeter, 1st Ceremonial Master
Daryl Wilson , 2nd Ceremonial Master
Barney Doyl, Captain of the Guard
Ed Baca, Outer Guard
Phil Bergey, Marshal
George Hunsaker, Chaplain Emeritus
The meeting was called to order by the Potentate at 7:30 PM.
The Chaplain gave the invocation; the Legion of Honor presented the Colors, the Band played the National Anthem, The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and the Colors were posted.
The Potentate introduced the following Past Potentates:
P.P. Richard Driskill 1986
P.P. Norman C. Ribble 1987
P.P. William S. “Bill” Lord 1997
P.P. Roy Patton 2000
P.P. Dr. Al Chatfield 2005
The Nobility welcomed the Past Potentates
The Potentate closed the meeting and invited the ladies in to hear a special presentation about our engagement with the rebel forces in Iraq. 1st. Ceremonial Master Richard Almeter then introduced Col. Andrew E. Salas, Commander of the 150th Mission Support Group, N.M.A.N.G. Col. Salas, who had just returned from Iraq, gave a very impressive and informative presentation. He was optimistic about the outcome of hostilities, however he cautioned us to be on guard until a final solution to the formation of a governing body was complete. He did mention that the Americans were helping the Iraqi people to build power plants, schools, universities, and other facilities to improve conditions there.
After the presentation the Potentate asked our guests to retire and then he called the meeting to order.
A motion came from the floor to suspend reading of the minutes of the last meeting and allow them to pass as written. The motion was seconded and passed.
There were no petitions, demits, communications, or deaths to report.
The Treasurer then presented the financial report and asked that it be approved. The motion was seconded and passed. Copies may be obtained from the Recorder.
The 2008 budget was then presented to the nobility. P.P. Roy Patton made a motion that the budget be accepted. It was seconded by Noble Bob Keers and passed by those present.
The Potentate then called for “Unfinished Business”
Outer Guard Joe Shelton thanked all those who participated in the I.H.O.P. sponsored pancake sale for the Shriners Hospital for Children.
P.P. Dick Driskill asked to be heard and the Potentate recognized him. Brother Driskill reminded everyone present that the sweetheart ball was on February 22nd and that Tuesday the 19th was the end of ticket sales and that no tickets would be sold at the door.
The Chief Rabban Lonnie Hedrick was recognized by the Potentate. He thanked everyone for the good support that the nobility rendered during the circus. He said that he did not have a final figure for the attendance at the circus as all outstanding bills were not received as yet. Noble Herick also mentioned the cash calendars and said that up until this date only 934 had been sold. He asked the nobility to please get busy and sell some more.
The Potentate then called for “New Business”
Assent. Rabban Ray St. John outlined how he was going to function during the 2009 circus period. He asked everyone to please serve if they were asked.
Noble Chris Mabry was presented to the nobility by the Potentate as the Assistant Vidalia Onion Representative. He will see that all of the units receive order forms.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned in the short form at 9:20 PM.
John Blumenthal
Recorder
BALLUT ABYAD TEMPLE AAONMS met in regular session this 14th day of January AD 2008 at 7:30 PM, it was the regular stated meeting for January.
The following officers were present:
William “Bill” Broughall, Potentate
Lonnie Hedrick, Chief Rabban
Ray St. John, Assistant Rabban
Duane Crapser, High Priest & Prophet
Joe Shelton, Oriental Guide
John Blumenthal, Recorder
Richard Almeter, 1st Ceremonial Master
Daryl Wilson, 2nd Ceremonial Master
Barney Doyle, Captain of the Guard
Ed Baca, Outer Guard
Phil Bergey, Director
George Hunsaker, Chaplain Emeritus
The meeting was opened in regular form at 7:30 PM.
The Chaplain gave the invocation; the Legion of Honor presented the Colors, the Pledge of Allegiance was given, the Band played the National Anthem and the Colors were posted.
The Potentate asked if there were any visitors or new members attending for the first time. There were no first time Shriners present.
The Potentate introduced the following Past Potentates:
P.P. Richard Driskill 1986
P.P. Roy Patton 2000
The Nobility welcomed the Past Potentates
The Potentate then called on the Recorder to give the annual report. The Recorder read the report. ( a copy is attached)
A motion came from the floor to suspend reading of the minutes of the last meeting and allow them to pass as written. The motion was seconded and passed.
There were no communications.
There were no petitions for initiation presented.
The Potentate then asked for committee reports.
Chief Rabban Lonnie Hedrick reported that the circus was proceeding well and asked for volunteers to come forward and help with various functions when the circus committee moves to Tingley Coliseum on February 7, 2008. He further stated that advertisements for the circus program had to be in by Friday the 18th. He asked for volunteers to deliver circus tickets to the schools, he further stated that Danny Lucero and P.P. Bill Mandely were in charge of this project.
Noble Jeff Carlile informed those present that he was forming a new group of young nobles. This group is being established so that our young Shriners can feel comfortable associating with people of their own age. The Nobility, that were present, welcomed this activity.
There being no further business, the Potentate closed the meeting in the short form at 8:15 PM.
The Ladies were then invited into the auditorium and two representatives from the hospital in Los Angles gave us a report on the new logo for our hospitals and briefly explained how the fund raising process was going to be implemented in the future.
John Blumenthal
Recorder
Recorder’s Annual Report
for the year 2007
Illustrious Potentate, Illustrious Sirs, Nobles all:
The election of officers for the year 2007 was held on December 4, 2006 with the following results:
Potentate: Wally Vigil
Chief Rabban: William”Bill” Broughall
Ass’t. Rabban: Lonnie Hedrick
High Priest and Prophet: Ray St. John
Oriental Guide: Duane Crapser
Treasurer: Lawrence Bennett
Recorder: John Blumenthal
These officers were installed on Saturday, January 6, 2007 along with the following appointed officers:
1st Ceremonial Master: Rey Sandoval
2nd Ceremonial Master: Bruce Cass
Cap’t. of the Guard: Joe Shelton
Outer Guard: James Stephenson
Marshal: Roger Lewis
Chaplain: George Hunsaker
Director: Lance Hale
The reception that followed was well attended and the year was off and running.
“007 Bonding Together For Our Children” was Potentate Wally Vigil’s motto for the year and Membership was his goal. These items were successfully pursued throughout the year.
2007 started off with the Potentate Wally and his lady Sue accompanied by 12 Shriners and their ladies going to the Shrine East/West football game, on January 19 through the 21, in Houston, Texas
The Shrine Circus was held at Tingley Coliseum on February 9 through the 11, 2007 and the result was approximately $167,000.00 for the General Fund of the Temple.
On February 17, 2007 the Shrine Center sponsored a Sweetheart Ball and a good time was had by all that attended.
The April Vidalia Onion Sales brought in an additional $20,000.00 thanks to the help of the Nobility and their Ladies.
May 9th through the 12th was the Western Shrine Association (WSA) session in Reno, Nevada. The Potentate and his lady were accompanied by 3 Shriners and their ladies.
The Los Compadres Golf Tournament and Auction was held on May 20 and 21, 2007 and netted $12,710.00. A good time was had by all of those who took part in this event.
Imperial was held in Anaheim, California, on July 2 through the 8, 2007. Once again, Ballut Abyad was well represented by 4 Imperial Delegates, 1 Hospital Delegate, 5 Nobles and their ladies. Disneyland will never be the same again.
On August 21 and 22, 2007 the Potentate and 4 members of the Divan attended “Divan Day” at the Los Angles Hospital. This was an impressive experience to be remembered for those who went.
On September 8, 2007 Ballut Abyad was well represented in the State Fair Parade by our Units and Clubs, we received awards and the spectators applauded us all along the Parade Route.
On November 4,2007 the Potentate and His Lady and 38 Nobles, their wives and friends departed for a 12 day cruise of the Mediterranean. A great time was had by all and they returned relaxed and full of adventurous tails of this exciting trip.
It should be noted that the Cash Calendar netted $6,663.00 in 2007.
Hospital Chairman Frank Hager and his helpers directed another successful year for the Hospital Program, with the Outreach Clinics in Albuquerque and Hobbs continuing to save us large amounts of money for our Transportation Fund. The statistics are as follows:
New patients added: _32_____
Examined at Clinics__255 ___
Sent to Inter-Mountain, Salt Lake: __ 1__
Galveston: __ 13___
Houston: ___ 15___
Los Angeles: _ 109__
Other Hospitals: St. Louis 1 Philadelphia 1 Chicago 1 Sacramento 6
We now have a total of 444 children in the program, with 160 of that number coming from Mexico. The total amount spent on the program this year is $ 128,000.00. Without the Outreach Clinics, the cost would be over $100,000.00 higher. Once again, thanks to the Nobility and their Ladies for supporting this program.
Membership had a high priority in 2007. Membership statistics are as follows:
Members:
Associate members--------------- 13
Regular members--------------- 1484
Total------------------------------------- 1497
Creations--------------- 52
Affiliations------------ 5
Restorations----------- 18
Associations----------- 1
For a gain of ------------------ 76
Nobles demitted-------- 18
Nobles suspended------78
Nobles expelled-------- 0
Nobles deceased-------65
Nobles resigned-------- 0
Associate members dropped 3
Total deductions---------------- 161
Total Membership as of December 31, 2007, (including associates)--------- 1409
Net Loss for the year----------- 88
I submit The Recorder’s Annual Report for your acceptance and I so move that it be accepted.
John Blumenthal,
Recorder