SOUTH COAST SHRINE CLUB

Celebrating over 50 Years as

"The Host of the Coast"

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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

NOVEMBER, 2009

Let's ALL Celebrate Veterans Day & Thanksgiving

Monthly Dinner Meeting

WEDNESDAY, November 18^th

MIMI'S CAFE, 27430 LA PAZ ROAD, LAGUNA NIGUEL

SOCIAL, 6:00 P.M., DINNER, 7:00 P.M.

Cost: $22.00 per person

DINNER SELECTIONS: Pot Roast or DiJon Salmon

Dinners include, Soup or Salad, Beverage & Dessert

Please be advised that there is a 72 hour (3 day) cancellation policy for dinner reservations. Unfortunately, the Club must bill for any cancellations of less than that time and any no shows. We greatly appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter.

We all have lots to be thankful for. We live in the greatest country on the face of the earth.  November 11^th is Veteran's Day. There will be any number of celebrations honoring our country's service men and women. Let us all be supportive of our troops. If you enjoy your freedom, thank a Veteran. Thanksgiving is Thursday the 26^th, have a great day but please don't stuff yourself.

Thank you to all who attended our October Dinner meeting at Mimi's in Laguna Niguel. Our Prez had a conflicting obligation that precluded his attendance but we struggled, and I mean really struggled, through the meeting anyway. It will be good to have him back.

Nominations for Club Officers & Directors for the 2010 Shrine year where presented for the consideration of the Nobility. The November meeting will include the election, commonly referred to as the "Annual Railroad Job", for the Club Officers & Directors 2010. There will also be an opportunity to enter additional names in the election should you wish.  This year's slate of Nominees:

President: Noble Terry Ake

1^st Vice President: Noble Gary Peterson

2^nd Vice President: Noble Steve Frogue

Secretary: Noble Mike Thomas

Treasurer: Noble Chuck Wilson

Directors: Nobles Bob Bobst, Russ Cobb, Fred Gutierrez, Bill Hill,

Don Hood

Mark your social calendars for the Club Christmas Concert & Dinner Party get together on Saturday evening, December 12th. No business, just social time. First a performance of "Christmas at the Shores", the 4:30 PM performance of the annual Christmas program at South Shores Church, Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel followed by a festive Christmas dinner at the home of Noble Terry and Lady Maggie Ake in Laguna Hills. Please see the flyer and ticket order form enclosed. As there is the front end cost of the Concert tickets, we ask that you reply with your check as soon as possible.

Our Club will sponsor the November 30^th Monday Night Football at the Center and we need your support and participation as we need to supply desserts. All the Dogs, Brats & Burgers you can eat, desserts plus drinks and lots of good fellowship all for just $5/person. Cooking starts at 5:00 PM. It's a FUN party, and CHEAP. Come on and have a good time. Games & gab for the non-footballers. This is good time to bring your friends and neighbors to the Center. Show up early and stay to the end to help us clean up and put the chairs away. All assistance would be greatly appreciated.

News from the El Bekal Shrine Center

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 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. While a goodly number of candidates are anticipated, there is always room for more. So, let's get those petitions in ASAP.

The Fall Hospital Fundraiser will be Friday, November 21^st at the Center. This party is always a BLAST. The cost of dinner is just $15/person. The last time over $15,000 was donated to the Hospital. Let's hope we can do even better this time. There will be awards for all contributors but probably the biggest reward is in knowing that your donations are helping kids through the "World's Greatest Philanthropy", Shriner's Hospitals for Children. Look for your invitation & tickets in the mail. Mail in your order or call the Center @ 714/563-9111 for reservations.

HAPPY NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES to:

Noble Ray McBride (CP 74), 11/2

and to Lady Barbara Wilson, 11/25.

And Happy Anniversaries to Noble Russ Cobb and Lady Lillian, 11/29,

Noble Gene and Lady Margot Curzon, 11/21.

If we missed your date, please excuse. Please let us know so we can get the correct information

SUNSHINE REPORT

Noble Ken Cheshire is at home recovering from some recent surgery and doing very well. Give him a call @ 949/661-1668 or drop him a card at: 32422 Nautilus Way, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675.

Honored Lady Jean Willingham is resting at home after some recent challenges. You can drop her card at: 2308 Calle Las Palmas, San Clemente, CA 92672-4402 or give her a call at: 492-1216.

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.

TRANSITIONS

It is with sadness we advise of the passing of Honored Lady Lou Hagenbuch's daughter Anita Fox. There will be a Memorial service November 7^th @ 2:00 PM at the Palisades Methodist Church, 27002 Camino de Estrella, Capistrano Beach. Lou's address is: 2911 La Ventana, San Clemente, 92672-4870, phone: 949/493-6585.

OTHER MEETINGS

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.

Capistrano Valley Hi-12 meets the 2^nd Fridays at Marie Callender's Restaurant, San Juan @ Noon. All Master Masons & their Ladies are welcome.

"SO MOTE IT BE"

The South Coast Shrine Club

Cordially Invites you to A

CHRISTMAS CONCERT

AND DINNER PARTY

Saturday, December 12, 2009

CONCERT: "CHRISTMAS AT THE SHORES" @ SOUTH SHORES CHURCH

32712 CROWN VALLEY PARKWAY, LAGUNA NIGUEL @ 4:30 PM

And Then,

DINNER: AT THE HOME OF TERRY & MAGGIE Ake,

24632 Ashland drive, Laguna Hills

This will be a festive and enjoyable evening of entertainment, fellowship and good food

Just $22.00/person includes concert and dinner

And a good time

Reservation deadline: November 20th

All reservations will be confirmed

Questions or information, contact: Chuck Wilson, (949) 584-9716 or 714/524-5626

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Mail to: Chuck Wilson, 302 Patrician Lane, Placentia, CA 92870-1933