SOUTH COAST SHRINE CLUB

Celebrating over 50 Years as

"The Host of the Coast"

southcoastshrine@sbcglobal.net

Under the Jurisdiction of EL BEKAL Shrine Center

Illustrious Sir Coy Love, Potentate

CLUB OFFICERS

President Terry Ake, 949/525-0702

Secretary, Chuck Wilson 714/524-5626, 949/584-9716, 302 Patrician Lane, Placentia, CA  92870-1933

SEPTEMBER, 2009

MONTHLY DINNER MEETING

"A HALLOWEEN PIZZA DINNER & PARTY"

WEDNESDAY, September 16^th     
PALM BEACH PARK CLUBHOUSE
San Clemente
SOCIAL, 6:00 P.M., DINNER, 7:00 P.M.
Cost: $15.00 per person
DINNER SELECTIONS
Good Old Fashioned All You Can Eat Pizza and Salad
Meal includes:  soft beverage & dessert. Beer & Wine available for $1.00 donation
This is a Ladies of the Fez Holiday Fundraiser with ALL profits going to the Shriner's Hospital

While this isn't our regular dinner location, please come on out to this meeting to show your support our Ladies and their Fund Raising efforts. In the spooky spirit of Halloween, the Ladies of the Fez have made arrangements for a very special Pizza party to please your palate. Our Ladies request that you come dressed in your favorite black and orange Halloween attire and also an Outrageous Hat. There will be a contest for the most outrageously ridiculous hat. This is open to both Nobles and Ladies. Get creative, the more absurd, the better. Winners will receive a less than invaluable prize. There will be games the same as past years. All profits will go to the Shriner's Hospital. If you missed the party previously, you made a big mistake. Please don't repeat the error.

Thanks to all who joined us for our very raucous August meeting. I don't think I can recall laughing as much or as load as we did that evening. Our new venue continues to work well and has met with favorable comments. We sure had a good sized turn out and it all went well. We look forward to seeing you out to future dinner meetings.

Second Notice: Put a circle around Saturday, December 12^th. This is the date of the Club's official Christmas Concert & Party. We will be attending the wonderful, "Christmas at the Shores" musical program at South Shores Church, Floyd Reid sings in the choir, followed by dinner at Terry & Maggie Ake's home. More details will follow as the whole program shapes up but hold the date.

            Those who attended the Clowns POV and San Pedro Harbor Cruise had a really great time. It was a great day and the seafood buffet was outstanding. Over 50 Nobles, Ladies & friends showed up for a most unusual Pote's Visit. Rumor has it this party will be repeated next year. We're looking forward to it.  

 News from the El Bekal Shrine Center

Saturday, September 12^th, is the date of the Potentate's "Mystery Trip". Assemble @ Noon @ the Center, Departs @ 1:00 for parts unknown, except to the coach driver. Return 11-11:30 PM. Cost is $100/person which includes transportation all inclusive, which we take to mean food and fun. First Come, First Served. RSVP to 1^st Lady Margaret ASAP @ 949/240-0905.

Thursday, September 17^th @ 7:00 PM, Chief Rabban Gary Hooper and Lady Sharon will host a Kickoff presentation of their 2010 Panama Canal Cruise at the Center. This will be a 15 day trip leaving from Ft. Lauderdale, FL on April 29^th arriving in Los Angeles on May 14^th. The itinerary features 8 ports of call in 5 different countries. It sounds like a BLAST and it's filling up quickly so get on board ASAP. For more info and details, see the El Bekalan or better yet show up for the presentation. It's free with no obligations and there will be refreshments served. If you plan to attend, please contact the Center @ 714/563-9111.

Monday, September 21^st, starts Monday Night Football parties at the Center. Join the Nobility and Ladies for an all you can eat, until they run out of food, and drink, which ain't gonna happen, party. Invite your friends and neighbors. Come and visit with old friends and/or make new ones. These parties are open to non-Masonic friends as well. The cost is just $5/person and dress is casual. Questions, information, contact Oriental Guide George Boyd @ 714/529-2725 or e-mail: george107B@yahoo.com. These parties will continue through the end of November.

On Sunday, September 27^th, Wyland, the famous, Artist of the Sea, welcomes the Shrine to an exclusive sunset & under the stars party evening at his Laguna Beach gallery.  Wyland is a former Shriner's Hospital kid. For more information and reservation forms please see the "El Bekalan" or contact the Center @ 714/563-9111.                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

The Fall Ceremonial will be November 6-8 at the Riverside Hotel in Laughlin, Nevada. There will be a "wet" bus to and from Laughlin that will depart the Center Friday morning the 6^th at 9:00 AM returning Sunday the 8^th in mid-afternoon. All the details and the schedule appear in the El Bekalan or may be accessed on line at: elbekalshrine.com. We need Candidates. They keep them in Lodges. Petitions are available from the El Bekalan or online. Reservation DEADLINE is October 15^th.

RA-MA Court, LOS

Fall Fashion Show & Luncheon, Saturday, October 10^th @  DeMolay Center, 303 W. Lincoln Ave., Anaheim. Social hour @11 AM, Lunch @ 12 Noon. Cost: $20/person. For reservations call Pat Allen @ 714/990-5416, or hnybear97@aio.com.

HAPPY SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES to:
Happy Birthday to Noble Ron Schemm (Past Potentate, 2006), 9/19.
Happy Anniversary to Noble Ron and Lady Pat Bass, 9/20
Happy Anniversary to Noble John (CP 1990) and Lady Lorraine Wheeler, 9/30.
If we missed your date, please excuse. Please let us know so we can get the correct information 

SUNSHINE REPORT 

Your thoughts and prayers for Past potentate Ken Jahr are requested. The Illustrious Sir, and Lady Nancy, are going through some very difficult health challenges.
Noble Terry Ake is recovering at home from recent knee surgery. 24632 Ashland Drive, Laguna Hills, CA 92653.
If you are aware of any Noble or Lady who is under the weather or could use a little cheer, please contact the Prez or the Secretary.

OTHER MEETINGS

            Capistrano Valley Hi-12 meets the 2^nd Fridays at Marie Callender's Restaurant, San Juan @ Noon. All Master Masons & their Ladies are welcome.
Santa Ana Scottish Rite meets the first Monday night @ El Bekal Shrine Center. 
Irvine Valley Masonic Lodge #671 meets on first Tuesdays and Saddleback Laguna Masonic Lodge #672 meets first Thursdays, Stated Meetings @ 7:30PM, Saddleback Masonic Center, 23685 Birtcher, Lake Forest.   

"SO MOTE IT BE"