Well men it has not cooled down at all and here we are at the end of August, and the beginning of our busiest parade agenda.  I want all of you to bring plenty of fluids as we parade and keep yourself hydrated.  If any of you are not aware we lost a great Mason and past Shriner, not to mention a great brother this week.  John Downing passed away and if you all knew him, he will leave a large hole in our brotherhood.  I have been informed that the funeral service will be Saturday at 10:00AM, if any of you want to make the service, don't think twice about missing the Ringwood parade, you are excused and nothing will be said.

Mentioning parades here is our list of upcoming parades.  This Saturday September 3rd is the Ringwood parade, this is a 9:00AM show, 10:00AM go.  The next parade is Monday Cleo Springs September 5th, this is also a 9:00AM show, 10:00AM go.  Then our own Cherokee Strip parade here in Enid, September 17th, 9:00AM show, 10:00AM go, then the Wakita parade the same day 3:00PM show, 4:00PM go.  Then October 1st is the Helena parade this is a 9:00AM show, 10:00AM go.  October 8th Watonga Cheese Festival 10:30AM show, 11:30AM go.  You see we have plenty of parades coming up, also I know for the Helena parade some of you, as well as myself will be at Bikes, Blues, and Barbeque in Fayetteville, so I am placing Kelly Logan in charge of this parade, so if you have questions on the parade call Kelly.  I know some of you have asked about a steak night or cookout, guys I am holding out for cooler weather, I know it's got to be coming someday, I just don't want people trying to sit through this heat.  Well that is all for this month, may the good Lord watch over each of you.  Till next month take care and watch the heat.

Yours in Christ
Enid Shrine Club, President
"Big" Jack Kehnemund

KLOWN REPORT

Well folks it's been a long dry spell for the Klown Unit and hopefully it will cool down and our Klowning will pick up.

Now for the "Fun Report"

Aug. 27th - Waukomis Parade - Klowns were Fuzzee, Hoogie, Geezer, Shorty and Gadget. This is always a fun, but hot one.

Well that's it this time but Sept. is going to be a busy one. So watch the Fez News for upcoming events. 

From all of us Tator Tot, Hoogie, Fuzzee, Gadget, Geezer, Trouble, Shorty, and Deputy Dog.  to all of you.  Till next time.

Keep em smiling
Vernon "Fuzzee" Harger - Director

Special prayers for:

The passing of Noble John Henry.  Brother John was one of the builders of our original train and Brother in Law of Noble Boone Davidson.

The passing of Noble John Downing

Davidson Family     Loss of Family member
Harger Family         Loss of Family member
Randall Family        Loss of Family member

Noble Robert Price's wife Lady Joyce doing well at home after surgery on her ankle.

SCOOTER PATROL

Hello Nobles; well the weatherman says the hot part of the summer is behind us, I hope so, this has been one hot year.

July 30th - the Scooter Unit participated in the Fairview Parade, members that attended were; Pres. J. Kehnemund, Noble J. Hail, Noble L. Lewis, Noble T. Williams and Noble K. Logan.

July 31st - at 7:00pm the Scooter Unit had its monthly meeting, those attending were Nobles L. Lewis, R. Price and K. Logan.  Subjects discussed were a fun Run to Roman Nose Park on Aug. 28th, will leave the Shrine Bldg. at 1:00pm, ride down have lunch then ride back. Also discussed was the Scooter Unit/I.B.A. awards cook-out, it was decided to have it on Aug. 14th from 2-4pm.
Aug. 13th was the Ponca City "101 Ranch" Parade. Scooter Unit members attending were Noble J. Hail, Noble L. Lewis and Noble K. Logan.
Aug. 14th at 2pm the Scooter Unit / I.B.A. awards cook-out was held at the Shrine Bldg.  Those receiving their 2000 mile in 48 hrs or less certificates, patches and pins were; Dr. D. Olson, E. Welch, V. Stubb, Noble J. Randall, Noble J. Hail and Noble K. Logan.  We had 25 attend the cook-out.  Good food and Fellowship was had by all.  The Scooter Unit wants to Thank President J. Kehnemund and Noble M. Cowsar for their work in signing the group of riders out and then back in when we returned.  Also Noble T. McGinnis for having the paperwork all set and being the contact with I.B.A.  We want to Thank the Ladies for their help with the food and desserts, they were great, and Thanks to the Enid Shrine Club for their support of the Scooter Unit.

A 1000 mile in 24 hrs or less ride has been scheduled for Oct. 15th leave out at 5:00am that morning.  The ride has been submitted to I.B.A. for approval.  

A 3000 mile in less than 72 hrs has been attentively planned for next May 17th, 18th, and 19th.  Will leave out on the 17th at 5:00am.  Whew Whee!!!!!

Aug. 28th at 1pm The Scooter Unit had a Fun Run to Roman Nose State Park General Store for a Burger, Fellowship and lots and lots of ice water, ice tea and A/C.  Those riding were Pres. J. Kehnemund and Lady Beverly, Noble J. Hail and Lady Barbara, Noble M. Cowsar and Lady Lil, Noble T. Williams and Lady Susan, Noble K. Logan; Guest Riders were P. Brenton, S. Fallis, R. Truttnamm, D. Gerbrandt, J. Wichert, J. Buller, M. Crouch, Dr. D. Olson, T. Nicholl and R. Woods and wife Karla, E. Arns and wife Becky and Ferie Wilson and her husband.

Sept. 3rd, Ringwood Parade, 9am show, 10am go.  Will leave old Wal-Mart at 8:30am.

Sept. 5th, Cleo Springs Parade, 9am show, 10am go. Will leave old Wal-Mart at 8:30am.

Sept. 17th our own Cherokee Strip Parade, 9am Show, 10am go. (This being our home Parade, all Scooter Unit members try to make it). Will meet across from David Allen Ball Park at 9am. 

Wakita Parade same day (Sept. 17th) 3pm show, 4pm go.  

Oct. 1st, Helena Parade, 9am show, 10am go.  Will leave from United North parking lot at 8:30am.

Oct. 8th, Watonga Cheese Festival Parade, 10:30am show, 11:30am go.  Will leave from the old Wal-Mart at 9:15am

Remember next Scooter Unit meeting, Sept. 25th at 7pm at the Shrine Bldg.  Meetings are on the last Sunday of the month at 7pm at the Shrine Bldg. 

Well that's about it for this month, Soooo "Keep the Breeze On Your Knees, and the Rubber Side Down".

For Our Kids
God Bless!
Kelly "Scooter" Logan