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The Alhambran
Apr/May 2013 Official Journal of the International Order of Alhambra CP Pub AGT #PM41206513
Inside... ADDITIONAL CONVENTION NEWS
55th Biennial
Convention ...1-7
Special Notice
Concerning
Mail..................9
Bulletin
Gleanings.......10
Operation Cover-
up...................16
Ocean City Get-
Together.........24
St. Francis
Camp..............25
PLUS MORE
Editor’s Pen
Supreme
Officer’s
Columns Note from our Supreme Commander
Bonjour Sir Nobles and Lady Nobles,
On behalf of the Supreme Divan, we are pleased to announce the 55th Biennial
Convention, June 29th–July 3rd in Beautiful Nashville, Tennessee. Nashville is
world renowned for its Country music and is known as Music City. Nashville has
been named among the best places to visit in 2013 and is an ideal location. The
convention site will be at the wonderful Inn at Opryland by Marriott and has many
exciting things to do in the area.
This is an exciting time for Alhambra, where friendships are renewed, where Divan Officers are elected and great discussions
about the future of the Order are held. I encourage everyone to consider running for a Divan position for the future of
Alhambra. We have a great program planned for Alhambra’s 55th biennial convention. Our Order is 110 years old and looking
forward to the next 100 years!
My Sultana Danielle and I look forward on seeing you in Nashville.
God Bless Andre Beauchamp
Supreme Commander
Dedicated to Assisting the Mentally Challenged
Convention Agenda
Saturday 6-29-2013 Monday 7-1-2013
Convention Registration Daily Mass
Scrapbook Registration Buffet Breakfast
Plaque Ceremony Delegate Registration
Open Hospitality Room Supreme Divan Meeting #1
Luncheon
Sunday 6-30-2013 Open Hospitality Room
Daily Mass Supreme Candidates Night
Buffet Breakfast
Convention Registration Tuesday 7-2-2013
Scrapbook Registration Daily Mass
Opening Convention Mass Buffet Breakfast
Lunch Delegate Registration
Council of Viziers Meeting Supreme Divan Meeting #2
Dinner Lunch
Open Hospitality Room Scrapbook Contest Judging
Supreme Commanders Ball
Open Hospitality Room
Wednesday 7-3-2013
Council of Viziers Meeting
2013 International Order of Alhambra Convention
June29th –July3rd
Nashville, Tennessee
Hotel Registration Information
Make your room reservations directly with the hotel
The Inn at Opryland
2401 Music Valley Drive
Nashville, Tennessee 37214 USA
Convention room rate of $110.00 plus tax
Reservations will be accepted until 6/06/2013.
If reserving by phone, use the Group ID of “International Order”.
You can reserve your room by calling (615)-889-0800
The Inn at Opryland
By Marriott
A stylish, beautiful and well-appointed hotel in Nashville with 303 rooms including suites and Sleep Number® bed rooms. Our spacious accommodations feature a
variety of convenient amenities, including complimentary high-speed Internet access, coffee makers and online movies. No matter your reason for visiting, our rooms
offer everything you need during your stay.
Check-in and Check-out Marriott Rewards category: 4
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 12:00 PM
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High-Speed Internet Accessibility
Public Areas: Wireless Accessible guest rooms have a 32 inch wide opening
Guest Rooms: Wired, Wireless Hotel has on site accessible self-parking
Meeting Rooms: Wired, Wireless Meeting spaces are all accessible
Pool entrances are all accessible
Complimentary on-site parking Restaurants and lounges are all accessible
3 floors , 301 rooms , 2 suites Self-operating lifts are available for all pools
13 meeting rooms, 15,000 sq ft of total meeting space Fitness center entrance is accessible
Main entrance is accessible
Smoke-free Policy Pathway to registration desk is accessible
This hotel has a smoke-free policy Registration desk is accessible
Route to accessible guest rooms is accessible
Pets not allowed Service animals allowed for persons with disabilities
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2013 International Order of Alhambra Convention
June29th –July3rd
Nashville, Tennessee
Package Registration Form
The Package Registration is $250.00 per person and includes registration fees, food and beverage
including taxes and services and social events shown in the agenda. Use this form to reserve your
package .
Checks payable to:
Order of Alhambra
4200 Leeds Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21229-5496
Sir Noble Name: _______________________________________________________________
Sultana’s Name: _______________________________________________________________
Street Address: _______________________________________________________________
City/Town: _______________________________________________________________
State or Province: _______________________________________________________________
Telephone: (home) ____________________ (cell) __________________________________
Email: _______________________________________________________________
Caravan Name: _______________________________________________________________
Caravan Number: _______________________________________________________________
Number Submitted: ___________________ @ $250.00 U.S. Currency
Total Remitted: $__________________
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The History of Nashville
The town of Nashville was founded by James Robertson, John Donelson, and a party of Overmountain Men in 1779, near the original Cumberland
settlement of Fort Nashborough. It was named for Francis Nash, the American Revolutionary War hero. Nashville quickly grew because of its strategic
location, accessibility as a river port, and its later status as a major railroad center. In 1806, Nashville was incorporated as a city and became the county
seat of Davidson County, Tennessee. In 1843, the city was named the permanent capital of the state of Tennessee.
By 1860, when the first rumblings of secession began to be heard across the South, antebellum Nashville was a very prosperous city. The city’s significance
as a shipping port made it a desirable prize as a means of controlling important river and railroad transportation routes. In February 1862, Nashville
became the first state capital to fall to Union troops. The Battle of Nashville (December 15–16, 1864) was a significant Union victory and perhaps the
most decisive tactical victory gained by either side in the war.
Within a few years after the Civil War the city had reclaimed its important shipping and trading position and also developed a solid manufacturing base.
The post–Civil War years of the late 19th century brought a newfound prosperity to Nashville. These healthy economic times left the city with a legacy
of grand classical-style buildings, which can still be seen around the downtown area.
Since the 1970s, the city has experienced tremendous growth, particularly during the economic boom of the 1990s under the leadership of then-Mayor
and later-Tennessee Governor, Phil Bredesen, who made urban renewal a priority, and fostered the construction or renovation of several city landmarks,
including the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, the downtown Nashville Public Library, the Bridgestone Arena, and LP Field.
LP Field (formerly Adelphia Coliseum) was built after the National Football League’s (NFL) Houston Oilers agreed to move to the city in 1995. The NFL
team debuted in Nashville in 1998 at Vanderbilt Stadium, and LP Field opened in the summer of 1999. The Oilers changed their name to the Tennessee
Titans and saw a season culminate in the Music City Miracle and a close Super Bowl game that came down to the last play.
In 1997 Nashville was awarded an NHL expansion team which was subsequently named the Nashville Predators. Since coming into the league the team
has made the playoffs every season except one, and has only ever had one head coach, Barry Trotz.
Today, the city along the Cumberland River is a crossroads of American culture, and one of the fastest-growing areas of the Upland South.
The downtown area of Nashville features a diverse assortment of entertainment, dining, cultural and architectural attractions. The Broadway and 2nd
Avenue areas feature entertainment venues, night clubs and an assortment of restaurants. North of Broadway lie Nashville’s central business district,
Legislative Plaza, Capitol Hill and the Tennessee Bicentennial Mall. Cultural and architectural attractions can be found throughout the city.
The downtown area of Nashville is easily accessible. Three major interstate highways (I-40, I-65 and I-24) converge near the core area of downtown, and
many regional cities are within a day’s driving distance.
Nashville’s first skyscraper, the Life & Casualty Tower, was completed in 1957 and started the construction of high rises in downtown Nashville. After the
construction of the AT&T Building (commonly known to locals as the “Batman Building”) in 1994, the downtown area saw little construction until the
mid-2000s. Many new residential developments have been constructed or are planned for the various neighborhoods of downtown and midtown. A new
high rise office building, The Pinnacle, was recently opened in 2010.
Many civic and infrastructure projects are either being planned, in progress, or recently completed. A new MTA bus hub was recently completed in
downtown Nashville, as was the Music City Star pilot project. Several public parks have been constructed, such as the Public Square. Riverfront Park is
scheduled to be extensively updated. The Music City Center, a convention center project, has been approved for the downtown area and is currently under
construction. Nashville has the largest metropolitan area in the state of Tennessee, spanning 13 counties and, as of 2009, had a population of 1,582,264.
The Nashville Metropolitan Statistical Area encompasses the Middle Tennessee counties of Cannon, Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Hickman, Macon,
Robertson, Rutherford, Smith, Sumner, Trousdale, Williamson, and Wilson. The 2009 population of the Nashville-Davidson—Murfreesboro—Columbia
combined statistical area was estimated at 1,666,210.
Perhaps the biggest factor in drawing visitors to Nashville is its association with country music. Many visitors to Nashville attend live performances of
the Grand Ole Opry, the world’s longest running live radio show. The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is another major attraction relating to
the popularity of country music. The Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, the Opry Mills regional shopping mall and the General Jackson
showboat, are all located in what is known as Music Valley.
Civil War history is important to the city’s tourism industry. Sites pertaining to the Battle of Nashville and the nearby Battle of Franklin and Battle of
Stones River can be seen, along with several well-preserved antebellum plantation houses such as Belle Meade Plantation, Carnton plantation in Franklin,
and Belmont Mansion.
Nashville has several arts centers and museums, including the Frist Center for the Visual Arts, Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art, the
Tennessee State Museum, Fisk University’s Van Vechten and Aaron Douglas Galleries, Vanderbilt University’s Fine Art Gallery and Sarratt Gallery, and
the Parthenon. Nashville West is one of the city’s newer attractions.
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Alhambra Boosters The Alhambra Convention
Booster/Sponsor Advertisements Memorial Advertisements
The International Order of Alhambra focuses its primary efforts on providing
The Alhambra 55th Biennial Convention Souvenir Book is a great way to honor
assistance to persons developmentally disables through its charitable programs
a loved one. By including a photo and a short line, prayer or psalm you’ll ensure
and projects. It perpetuates Catholic heritage through its Historical Memorials
their legacy lives.
program, an initial purpose and goal of the Order. And, the Order places emphasis
on fraternalism and sociability to provide a cohesive force of human and financial
“O Lord, grant those who have died the joy of Your Presence, and us who are
resources to achieve its purposes.
living the happiness of knowing this.”
Provide assistance to establish residences for persons with developmental

disabilities, and to provide assistance to respite care facilities and programs for
their parents. Provide assistance through the Order's scholarship program to
educate undergraduate students studying to become special education teachers,
and provide assistance to persons engaged in giving care and comfort to persons
developmentally disabled.
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The Head Fez Says procedures and produce an operating budget that was approved by the Council of Viziers
in July 2012. Gilles is a professional in every sense of the word.
by Andre Beauchamp
Andre can be reached by e-mail at In the later part of 2012, the Council of Viziers authorized the sale of our home office
[email protected] in Baltimore. The building and property was owned by the General Fund of our Order.
The sale of the building was made to the Charity Fund of our Order. Today, the building
Journey’s End remains in the hands of the Order of Alhambra.
By Supreme Commander, André Beauchamp
Since July 1, 2011, our membership has increased by 171 new members. We have processed
Being elected to the high honor and position of Supreme and paid 52 Alhambra Scholarships in the amount of $52,000.
Commander in July 2011 was a significant day in my life and that of my Sultana, Danielle.
When I began my journey as your Supreme Commander in 2011, in Dearborn, Michigan, During the recent past, I have had some medical problems and concerns. These health issues
I had this enormous good feeling about the Order of Alhambra, its headquarters staff and have prevented me from leaving Canada due to health regulations. I had to significantly
members of our governing body, the Council of Viziers. reduce my travel to caravans and to meet the good Sir Nobles and Lady Nobles in our
Order.
As my term of office comes to an end on July 2nd, I think back on the good things that
have occurred over the past twenty-two months. I recall the good friends that I have met I’m proud to say that we have initiated 51 Lady Nobles into our Order as of April 1st. They
and all the courtesies extended to me and my Sultana Danielle. We appreciate your love are welcome members of our Order in every sense of the word. I wish them every success
and warm hearts. and look forward to someday in the near future seeing them elected to high positions in
their caravans and regions. Perhaps soon we shall have our first Lady Noble as a Supreme
I was especially fortunate to have the advice and cooperation of our very popular Supreme Officer.
Chaplain, Monsignor Ricardo Bass. I thank him for shepherding our members in matters
During my term of office, we brought two new caravans into the Order. Cortez Caravan #267
of faith and morals. His wisdom and accumulated knowledge of our faith made my
was formed in Region IV, Kenner, Louisiana and Aragon Caravan #268 is in formation in
tenure as Supreme Commander an easy task. His experience and management skills were
Region IX, Longueuil, Quebec. Supreme Director Jim Rigby and Supreme Director Jean-
valuable to me. His articles in the Alhambran were timely and inspiring.
Maurice Brosseau were instrumental in the formation of these new caravans. I was very
pleased to see this happen as I believe that new caravans contribute to the overall success
I think of the cooperation extended to me by the Council of Viziers and especially the
of our Order and create excitement in the regions.
members of the Executive Committee. As you know, your Executive Committee is
comprised of the corporate officers of the Order of Alhambra. Their expertise and
The Order of Alhambra can be justly proud of our Alhambra Houses and the Sir Nobles
knowledge of the Order and its complexities made making business decisions easier for
and Lady Nobles that were involved in the formation of these group homes for the
me.
intellectually disabled in our communities. I have often said that there is no better way
to form a new caravan than to do so by building or purchasing a home for this purpose. I
I wish to thank our home office staff, for their cooperation and dedication to our Order.
urge all members to think about owning an Alhambra House. Caravans and regions can put
They made my job and the performance of my duties and responsibilities so much easier.
together plans to support a new Alhambra House. A substantial part of the initial financing
They performed their function in a professional manner and were always there when I
is available from the Order and details may be obtained by contacting our secretariat in
needed them most.
Baltimore.
Since July 2011, my concentration has been on reducing the expenses associated with the
I wish all delegates and representatives to the 55th Biennial Alhambra Convention and
operation of our Order. I extend my personal gratitude to our Supreme Chamberlain, Gilles
Supreme Divan meetings the very best of luck and convey my best wishes to the newly
Bernard. As everyone knows, Gilles worked very hard to straighten out our accounting
elected officers.
Words from the This will be the first Supreme Divan meeting that we will welcome the
participation of our new Lady Nobles. We welcome their participation and
Vice Supreme Commander
look forward to their input on the issues we will address in the meetings.
VSC Vince Braun
Vince can be reached by e-mail
[email protected] At the Council of Viziers meetings many business issues will be discussed
and decided. We will set the budget for the next year and determine the rate
of per capita. These are not easy things to deal with when the two biggest
factors that influence them seem to be out of our control. The economic
It is hard to believe how fast time goes by. It is already time to prepare for
times have greatly reduced our ability to solicit donations in almost any
the convention in Nashville. Along with the Supreme Divan meetings and
form. Then our continued inability to grow our membership limits our
social events of the convention we have the Council of Viziers meetings so
resources and burdens those that we have. The past two years the Council of
it becomes a very busy few days.
Viziers and Executive Committee have done everything possible to lessen
the burden on the general membership. They have all acted with the best
At the Supreme Divan meetings the delegates will have the opportunity
interest of the membership and the Order in mind in making their decisions
to speak the voice of the membership they represent with two major
on these issues. The best help we can give the Council of Viziers and the
responsibilities. One they will vote on any proposed changes to Al Sunna
Order in general is to increase membership.
and two they will vote to elect the members of the Council of Viziers. Each
region will elect their Supreme Director and jointly elect the Executive
With all the business that we need to take seriously it is just as important
Committee. It is an important task and Caravans should send delegates
that we enjoy the social time together as members of this great organization.
that will voice the concerns of their Caravan and Region. The choices the
The events planned at the convention will give us an opportunity to reunite
delegates make with both of these tasks will give the Council of Viziers and
and have a bit of fun.
the Executive Committee their direction and ability to run the Order for the
next two years.
I look forward to seeing all of you at the convention. Let’s make it a success
for the Order and ourselves.
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From the Desk of
Executive Director Roger Reid, PSC
OFFICIAL CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
Reference: Rules, Policies and Procedures, “Elections,” (C VI, 2), Page 3 & 4
Notice is hereby given that members in good standing in their caravan may stand for election at the Supreme Divan Meetings to be held at
“The Inn at Opryland by Marriott,” Nashville, Tennessee, Monday, July 1st – Tuesday, July 2nd, 2013.
Elections will be held on Tuesday, July 2nd, 2013, for the following officer positions.
Supreme Commander
Vice Supreme Commander
Supreme Chamberlain
Supreme Scribe
Supreme Advocate
Supreme Director for each of the ten (10) Regions of the Order.
Procedure for Nominating Candidates: Members seeking to be a candidate for elective office should mail their Letter of Intention on
caravan letterhead to Order of Alhambra, 4200 Leeds Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21229. Members having questions should contact the Executive
Director.
Certifying Candidates: The Executive Director shall ascertain the eligibility of each candidate for elective office at the time of filing. Any
candidate found to be ineligible shall be notified of the fact and reason for such determination within fourteen (14) days of filing. Prior to the
opening of the Supreme Divan meeting, the Executive Director shall cause the certification of eligible candidates to be entered into the record.
Supreme Director Nominations: The Council of Caravans of each Region shall coordinate the nomination process in its respective Region.
In the event there are no Caravan nominations, the Supreme Director and/or the Council of Caravans of such Regions shall encourage and
motivate Caravans to seek suitable candidates for nomination in the prescribe manner.
Assumption of Duties: All elected officers of the Order shall enter upon their respective duties at the close of the Supreme Divan meeting at
which they were elected.
Other Supplementary Information:
The Governing Documents of the Order state that:
• At least one-hundred and twenty (120) days prior to the scheduled Supreme Divan meeting (March 4, 2013) the Executive Director
shall publish a call for nominations for all positions to be voted on at the forthcoming election. This notification shall include a list
of requirements for each elective office.
• Ninety (90) days (April 3, 2013) in advance of the meeting a reminder notice shall be issued calling attention to the forthcoming
deadline.
• Sixty (60) days (May 3, 2013) in advance of the meeting a review of nominees and resolved any questions.
• Thirty (30) days (June 2, 2013) in advance of the meeting a list of qualified candidates for the offices sought shall be published along
with procedures for acceptance and handling of any late nominations.
Roger J. Reid, PSC
Executive Director
February 28, 2013
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Our
Supreme Chaplain
SPEAKS OUT
by Rev. Msgr. Ricardo E. Bass
Monsignor Bass can be reached by e-mail at
[email protected]
My dear friends,
My father was born in Watertown, Tennessee. Watertown is just outside Lebanon, Tennessee, which is about 45 miles from
Nashville, Tennessee. Watertown is a very, very small town indeed. I remember that while I was growing up, we made an annual
“pilgrimage” to visit my dad’s family in Watertown. This was before I-75 was built and before there was air conditioning in cars.
In those days, it was a two day trip. As a child, it seemed to me that it took forever to get there – especially in June or July (when
we always went!!). We would fill a large thermos with ice water to drink on the way to try to help alleviate some of the heat which
always seemed to encircle our car from the time we left until the time we arrived in Watertown.
However, I have wonderful memories of our trips to Tennessee and, since that time, I have always had a real fondness for the entire
Volunteer State (Tennessee). It remains a beautiful State to this day (thanks, in great part, to the wisdom of having the Tennessee
Valley Authority established there many, many years ago).
So it is with a certain sense of excitement that I am looking forward to this year’s convention. I was last in Nashville three years
ago and had the opportunity of taking a walking tour of the city. This was a great tour and very reasonably priced – and included
a stop at Ryman Auditorium – and a look around the inside of the entire Grand Old Opry. (I grew up on that music!!). I made a
point of also taking a tour to the Hermitage – the home of Andrew and Rachel Jackson. I was last there as a child – and I was not
disappointed in re-visiting the site again. It is one of the best tours I have ever taken: it is a self-guided tour but there are docents
throughout the buildings who do the explaining and the historical significance of each building.
The food throughout the city is, of course, just great and the many jazz venues are all remarkable. The weather was perfect but, this
time, in spite of the heat – we were able to find air conditioning wherever we turned!!
Hopefully, I will have the opportunity of seeing many of you at this year’s convention and hear about your Tennessee adventures.
The people are warm and hospitable – the food is great – and entertainment is easy to find. I’m sure you won’t be bored!!
It is true that in Tennessee it can be a bit difficult to find a Catholic Church. Catholics are still very much in the minority. I guess
that’s one of the better reasons for having a Supreme Chaplain: he can take care of the necessary spiritual aspects of the meeting!!
Do join us at the end of June for, what should be, a most entertaining and informative meeting – and provides us with the opportunity
of seeing one of the truly great States in the Union.
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COUNCIL OF VIZIERS The Editor’s Pen
by ID Mike Carpenter
2011 – 2013
Mike can be reached by e-mail at
SUPREME PONTIFF [email protected]
His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI REGION V – SUPREME DIRECTOR
(IL, KY, OH, IN, IA, KS, MO, NE, TN)
J. R. Black, -Sultana Barbara As you can see from the schedule of issues on Page 12 the next two
ECCLESIASTICAL PROTECTOR
8214 Wedgewood Dr., Norfolk, VA 23518-3113
His Eminence Cardinal Adam Maida issues will be bi-monthly. This is because of the requirements of
(H) 757-583-0284 (C) 757-641-3269
1234 Washington Blvd., Detroit, MI 48226-1800
(e-mail) [email protected] issuing important information concerning the upcoming convention
(B) 313-237-5816 (F) 313-237-4642
REGION VI – SUPREME DIRECTOR in Nashville. In October we will resume the quarterly publications.
(MI, MN, ND, SD, WI)
SUPREME CHAPLAIN
Richard A. Sosin - Sultana Connie
Reverend Monsignor Ricardo E. Bass
19739 Ingram St., Livonia, MI 48152-1566 The past 3 months have been very busy throughout the Order,
Pastor, St. Hubert’s Parish
(H) 248-471-2389 (C) 734-765-2100
38775 Prentiss St. especially in Region VI. I have attended 4 events along with
(e-mail) [email protected]
Harrison Twp, MI 48045-2652
our Annual Founder’s Day Mass held February 17th at St. Linus
(B) 586-463-5877
REGION VII – SUPREME DIRECTOR
(e-mail) [email protected] Catholic Church, home parish of the Region VI Chaplain, Father
(TX, CO, MT, NM. OK, WY)
Joe B. Cortinaz - Sultana Gloria Paul Ballien which was followed by a brunch. I was not able to
Executive Committee 950 CR 770, Natalia,Tx 78059-2001
attend this Mass because I was involved in a fund-raiser for St.
(H) 830-665-6217 (C) 830-832-0268
SUPREME COMMANDER (e-mail) [email protected] Francis Camp on the Lake that day.
Andre Beauchamp -Sultana Danielle
REGION VIII – SUPREME DIRECTOR
3829 Mercedes, Laval, QC H7P 1L7 Canada
(CA, AZ, ID, NV, OR, UT, WA, AK)
(H) 450-622-1624 (C) 514-953-1624 Elsewhere in this issue you will find pictures and explanations of
Chris Braun
(e-mail) [email protected]
PO Box 1010, Idyllwild, CA 92549-1010 2 other events that I have attended, the Annual Region VI/Shrine
(H) 303-319-6550
VICE SUPREME COMMANDER Circus Day and the Mark Thomas Memorial Bowling Fundraiser
(e-mail) [email protected]
Vince Braun - Sultana Kathy held by Sancho Caravan #261. Both were very successful events.
917 Citrus Edge St., Azusa, CA 91702-4736 REGION IX – SUPREME DIRECTOR
(H) 626-969--0183 (B) 562-634-7392 (QU, MARITIME PROVINCES)
(F) 562-634-2478 (C) 562-572-4674 Jean-Maurice Brosseau-Sultana Danielle Dore
(e-mail) [email protected] 1585 rue Kirouac, Laval, QC H7G 4T4
Canada
SUPREME CHAMBERLAIN (O) 514-384-4545
Gilles Bénard-Sultana Fernande St-Pierre (H) 450-668-3508
346 West Acres Cr., Dollard Des Ormeaux, QC H9G 1V1 (C) 514-235-1950
Canada (e-mail) [email protected]
(H) 514-626-1627 (C) 514-550-6467
REGION X – SUPREME DIRECTOR
(e-mail) [email protected]
(ON, WESTERN PROVINCES)
Jim DeZorzi - Sultana Joan
SUPREME SCRIBE
8438 Defore Dr RR 2, Grand Bend, ON N0M 1T0
Edward J. Smith - Sultana Kathleen
Canada
35024 Bunker Hill Dr, Farmington Hills, MI 48331-3238
(H) 519-243-1683 (C) 519-282-0059
(H) 248-848-9448 (C) 248-229-0192
(e-mail) [email protected]
(e-mail) [email protected]
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
SUPREME ADVOCATE Roger J. Reid, PSC
William A. Cubbedge - Sultana Lydia P.O. Box 1912, Nokomis, FL 34274-1912
530 E. Huntingdon St., Savannah, GA 31401-5135 (H) 941-486-0949 (C) 410-227-4545 (F) 941-486-8833
(H) 912-354-7602 (C) 606-695-0914 (e-mail) [email protected]
(e-mail) [email protected]
EDITOR
SUPREME DIRECTORS Mike Carpenter, ID
PO Box 475
Dearborn, MI 48121-0475
REGION I – SUPREME DIRECTOR
(C) 313-218-9345 (F) 313-274-8564
(CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT)
(e-mail) [email protected]
Thomas Wall –Sultana Sue
52 Edgewater Rd., Hull, MA 02045-2716
OFFICE MANAGER
(H) 781-925-0609 (C) 617-984-9533
Denise Blakely NOTICE TO ALL SUPREME OFFICERS
(e-mail) [email protected]
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Gleanings from Caravan Bulletins
Cordova #26 Buffalo NY Galicia #77 Detroit MI Alonso for further details. This event will
also be a send-off for Pat and Ellen Hammeke,
The Caravan will be hosting the 44th Annual The Caravan named PGC Ben Ancona as
long time members of Porto Caravan #104
Cantalician Picnic for the developmentally the Class Honoree for the 2013 Annual
who will be moving to Charlotte NC. The
disabled on June 12th. Contact GC Bill Ceremonial to be held April 28th. Any
Porto Derby was invented by Pat Hammeke.
Smith or PGC Bob Robinson for information Caravan in the area is welcome to join Galicia
They will be greatly missed.
or to assist them in this wonderful event. Caravan in initiating any new member to
the Order of Alhambra. Contact GC Bob Aben Zoar #133 Monrovia CA
The Caravan will be participating in the
Steinberger to inquire further about this event.
Annual Memorial Mass for their deceased Sir The Caravan joined Ronda Caravan in the 9th
Nobles and Sultanas on May 21st. Celebrant The Caravan announced the passing of SN Annual Hi Hopes Dance.
will be their Spiritual Advisor Father James Richard Bilicki. Dick has been very active in
Jaen Caravan #131 Butler PA
Kingori. It will be held in the Continental the Caravan assisting in many different events
Room at Our Lady of Hope K of C Council for God’s Special People, the most memorable
The Caravan sends a “Tip of the Fez” to Father
starting at 6 pm. Contact GC Bill Smith for is the Annual Thanksgiving Dinner for the
Ritzert for the wonderful celebration of the
further information. clients at Social Resources, the highlight of
Founder’s Day Mass at the local Veteran’s
the year for many of these clients. RIP Dick
Administration Chapel which was followed
The Caravan sent their best wishes and
Bilicki.
by a nice Sunday Breakfast together as a
blessings for Sultana Doris Mathias on her
Caravan. They also thanked everyone who
95th Birthday March 17th. Ronda #84 Los Angeles CA
were able to attend.
Bejar #56 San Antonio TX The Caravan, combined with Aben Zoar
Algarva #168 Grand Bend ON
Caravan #133, hosted the 9th Annual Hi
The Sultanas of Bejar held their Installation
Hopes Dance for the Intellectually Disabled
The Caravan will be hosting the St.
of Officers with a luncheon and Vintage
on March 2. Watch future issues for pictures
Christopher’s Parish Picnic on June 9th.
Fashion Show on February 28th. This is the
from this very successful event.
Contact PSC/GC Gerry Forster for further
65th Anniversary of this group. More about
information.
this event will appear in a future issue of The The Caravan will be participating with
Alhambran. the Region VIII Caravans in their annual
On June 19th the Caravan will be hosting the
Ceremonial on April 12 – 14. The Honoree
Annual Fun Day at Legacy Centre Thedford.
Carmona #75 Cleveland OH
for this class is Lady Noble Julianna Taber.
All volunteers are welcome. Contact PSC/
The Caravan sent out a million thanks to RP GC Gerry Forster for more details.
Porto #104 Northern VA
Neil O’Corrigan for his wonderful meal at
On July 13th the Caravan will be holding the
the March 11th Meeting consisting of party The Caravan’s Newsletter was dedicated to the
24th Annual Golf Tournament at Sandhills
trays of corned beef and other assorted cold memory of PCI President Carmen DiPlacido.
Golf Resort. Contact PSC/GC Gerry Forster
cuts along with potato salad. Thanks also There were numerous dedications in the
to participate in this wonderful event.
went out to Mary O’Corrigan famous Irish March-April issue of the Shifting Sands. He
Soda Bread. He has been doing this for many will be sorely missed by all members of Porto
Sancho #261 Warren MI
years. Caravan and Porto Charities Inc.
The Caravan will be hosting the end-of-
The Caravan donated $19,340 to various The Caravan, on February 6th at their Annual
season party for the ARC Raiders Bowlers
charities from the proceeds of their canister Founder’s Day Celebration, donated $91,800
on April 27th. Contact PGC Mike Leon for
drives in 2012. Many thanks go out to Brother to various charities. The donations were
further information.
Nick and his team of captains along with presented by Christie DiPlacido in memory
everyone in the Caravan who participated. of her dad, Carmen DiPlacido who passed On April 10th the Caravan will be
away on February 1st. participating in the Ted Bates Memorial
On April 19th the Caravan will hold a Poker
Warren Community Service Award in
Tournament at the Brooklyn-Parma K of C The Porto Derby will be held on May 4th at
conjunction with the Kiwanis, Lions and
Hall. Our Lady of Good Counsel Counsel Room
Rotary Organizations. There will be further
from 6 pm to ???. Cost is $20.00 for adults
information about this event in the next issue
and $15.00 for young adults. Contact GC Leo
of The Alhambran.
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