2008 Officers
Meets:
1st Monday of each month 7:30 PM
Captain Ron Berg (816) 779-4098 / Cell: (816) 868-6105
Email: rmb64078@fairpoint.net
Adjutant/President Steve Johnson (816) 358-5258 Email:
SJohnson@kc.devry.edu
Second Lieutenant Nick Baldi (913) 915-1539 Email: aglassshop@earthlink.net
Patrolman at Large - Richard Newport - (816) 965-0951 Email: rcnewports@att.net
Liaison - High Priest & Prophet
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Ararat Arab Patrol, sometimes referred to
as the Foot Patrol, is the oldest of the uniformed
units of Ararat Shrine.
The
purpose of the Patrol is to acquire and maintain
a high standard of proficiency in Arab and
military drills. Assist in ceremonial sessions
and assist the Potentate in other duties.
The
colorful garbed unit has won many awards,
including the Central states Shrine Association
drill competition. |
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Ararat Patrol Newsletter
February
2008
The following is a schedule of events that have been established for the forthcoming year.
Please make note on your calendars as many of the events are call outs.
Mardi Gras Party March 1st Buffet at 5PM and Cocktails at6PM
March 3rd 7PM Patrol Monthly meeting
March 15th Hospital Appreciation Day
April 7th 7PM Patrol Monthly Meeting
April 12th and 13th Swap Meet at Woodlands
April 19th Potentates Ball at the KC Mariott Downtown
April 25th Captains Meeting in Sioux City
April 25th, 26th and 27th RV Parking at the Woodlands
May 3rd Richmond Parade
May 5th 7PM Patrol Monthly meeting
May 10th Marshall Parade
May 31st Spring Ceremonial
June 2nd 7PM Patrol Monthly meeting
June 9th Practice for Central States Begins at 6:30 PM
June 28th Excelsior Springs Parade
June 29th Imperial
July 4th Sugar Creek Parade
July 5th Clinton Parade
July 7th Patrol Monthly meeting
July 20th Car Show
July 31st Patrol has Bingo
Aug 4th 7PM Patrol Monthly meeting
Aug 16th Patrol Steak Fry
Aug 28th CSSA in Oklahoma City
Aug 8th Potentates Golf Outing
Sept 12 Swap Meet
Sept 20th Higginsville Parade
Sept 27th American Royal
Oct 4th Fall Ceremonial
Oct 6th 7PM Patrol Monthly meeting
Oct 18th Festival of Champions at Warrensburg
Oct 31st Patrol Fundraiser October fest
Nov 3rd 7PM Patrol Monthly meeting
Nov 13-16th Circus
Dec 1 7PM Patrol Monthly meeting
Dec 13th Christmas Party
Dec 31st Camel’s Milk
The Mardi gras Party on March 1st will be our first social of the year and promises to be a great time. Nick Baldi, Ron Knold and Steve Johnson are all aids this year and are putting the party together with help from some of our Patrol Ladies. The buffet starts at 5PM and Cocktails at 6PM. The Patrol has purchased 2 tables, so the first 20 Patrolmen and/or their wives get in free.
The Shrine will not be going dark this year. The Patrol never does because we are already there for Central States practice.
There is a proposed change to our by laws you should be aware of. It is being sent out by email and the U.S. mail to all voting members. We have for some time had a member at large and upon review of our by laws it was noted that the position was not clearly recognized. The purpose of this proposed change is to ensure that the member at large is recognized in the by-laws. If approved, this change will be forwarded to the Divan and ultimately the Potentate for approval.
This is the proposed change: “Member at Large
Resolved, that the Ararat Arab Patrol will have a position, in the Civil Line, for Member At Large. The Member At Large will be a regular member of the Executive Board. This member will serve a 1 year term with no limitation on how many terms can be served. The primary function of this position is to serve as a liaison between the members and the Executive Board of the Ararat Arab Patrol. The position will be filled by a simple majority of those members voting:
Imperial session. I need to know by the next meeting those members who can and will make it to Imperial on the last weekend of June and first two days of July. We need a solid commitment at our March meeting so we can decide if we will compete or not.
Congratulations to Nick Baldi on his appointment as Second Lieutenant and Dave Bennifield’s appointment as membership chairman.
Our respects and condolences go out to the family and friends of George Hodle who passed away. George was an honorary member who has been living in Arizona for the past few years. He will be missed.
If you don’t but would like to get the Patrol Newsletter
via e-mail send me a note via e-mail and I can add you
to the list. My e-mail is rmb64078@fairpoint.net
Ron Berg, Captain
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