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The New Alhambran
Apr-Jun 2014 Official Journal of the International Order of Alhambra CP Pub AGT #PM41206513
Remember to sell your General Fund Raffle Tickets and get the stubs into Home Office along with your
Inside... check soon. Also remember that if you need more tickets contact Denise and she will be more than happy
to send them to you. For those of you who did not get tickets with the last issue of The Alhambran please let
Denise know so she can get a set out to you to sell. This is one of the most important things this year.
Operation
Cover-up...........6
Our Supreme From the Words of
Important Chaplain Desk of the Wisdom from the
SPEAKS OUT Supreme Vice-Supreme
Alhambra News
by Rev. Msgr. Commander Commander
and Insurance..8 Ricardo E. Bass
Monsignor Bass by SC Vince Braun by VSC Eddie Smith
can be reached by Vince can be reached Eddie can be reached by
e-mail at msgrbass@ by e-mail e-mail
Alhambra comcast.net vbraun_vb@yahoo. [email protected]
com
Directory...11-18
My dear friends, I would like to take this opportunity to Leadership has been described as “a process
St. Francis let you all know about some of the work of social influence in which one person
As the cold and formidable days of and challenges the Executive Committee can enlist the aid and support of others in
Camp..............25
Winter are finally coming to a close, the faces. This committee is serious about the accomplishment of a common task”
beginning sights and sounds of Spring fill doing what is best for the order. We want although there are alternative definitions of
Ocean City Get-
the air. Birds are once again singing – to use the programs of the order, such leadership. For example, some understand
Together.........25
buds are beginning to show on various as the scholarship and Alhambra House a leader simply as somebody whom people
trees and plants – people are wearing Programs to accomplish the work of the follow, or as somebody who guides or directs
Spiritual Gift lighter jackets and seem to have a bounce order and at the same time do so in a others. While others define leadership as
Cards.........26-27 in their steps as they walk along. Spring manner that will allow for a long future “organizing a group of people to achieve a
has definitely arrived. With Spring of the order. This team of officers is common goal.
PLUS MORE also comes the greatest of all Christian committed to the long term existence of
celebrations: Easter. the Order and the work all its members do Leaders are perceived as being more
Editor’s Pen for those we serve. experienced, competent, and willing to
Although March 20th is the official assume responsibility. But this may not
Supreme beginning of Spring, Easter (no matter When considering request for funds for always be the case. A leader begins to
Officer’s what date it is celebrated) more or less is Alhambra Houses and scholarships we try rely on individuals to help with especially
Columns the unofficial beginning of Spring. The to balance the purpose of these programs challenging tasks.
theme of Resurrection is everywhere: with the need to assure the ability of
the lilies on the altar – the white/gold the Order to maintain these and other A leader is someone who stands not only
vestments worn at the Masses – singing programs. It can be difficult at times to for his cause but takes responsibility and
again of the Gloria - and the strain of find ways that we can provide the benefits motivates other individuals also. There is a
“Alleluias” as part of almost every hymn of programs such as the scholarships fairly clear difference between being a boss and
we sing. Jesus Christ is Risen from the though out the Regions. We set a budget a leader. A leader is a motivation for others
dead – Jesus Christ is Lord! and do our best to provide the benefits and inspires individuals to aim high and
to those deserving. When it becomes attain that aim.
Winter brought with it thoughts of difficult is when the budget is reached
darkness and death. Spring brings with it and the majority of the benefit has been One of the single most important aspects of
centralized to just a few regions. This past a good leader is dependability. To be a leader
(See Chaplain on Page 2) year there have been scholarships granted means you have a lot of responsibilities, so
in just four regions. We are mindful of people have to depend on you to take care
this and are discussing ways that will these responsibilities. Sometimes, being a
allow these benefits to be balanced though leader comes with hard decisions, but it’s
out the order. It is a similar case with your responsibility to make those decisions.
the Alhambra house loans. We need to If people can depend on you to get them
establish requirements for these loans that through not only the good times, but the hard
would assure not only ones too.
(See Supreme Commander on Page 2) (See VSC on Page 2)
Dedicated to Assisting the Mentally Challenged
(Chaplain continued from Page 1) (Supreme Commander continued from Page 1) (VSC continued from Page 1)
thoughts of light and new life: the new life that the use of the funds meet the goals of the The essential quality of a good leader is
which we will each share one day with Jesus Order, but also assure the Order’s ability to perseverance. With determination and
Christ – the new life first brought to us with continue to support this program. That could be perseverance, we can know that our leader will
the Resurrection of Christ. In preparing for the that we need to work out terms of these loans keep focused and get us through difficult times.
great Feast of Easter, I made my annual Lenten that would more strongly protect the investment
retreat last week. the Order makes. There are hundreds of leaders in this Order, from
supreme officers, caravan officers to the persons
We are fortunate enough to have a number of Don’t get me wrong, these are two of the who organize events. Each of these leaders have
retreat centers in our area and I normally choose best programs the Order has to support our a common goal and that is to be the best. This
to make my retreat with the Capuchin Fathers mission and they are well managed now with organization has and has had great leaders and
at their retreat house. A retreat gives me the the guideline we have. We just need to be are great examples on how to lead. With hard
opportunity to “slow down the engines” which able to have the resources to continue them. I work under the guidance of these senior leaders
propel my life: no ringing of phones or ringing can assure you all the this team of officers is anyone can achieve leadership qualities and the
of doorbells – no frantically running from dedicated to making that happen. Each has confidence to be a leader.
meeting to meeting – no need to prepare for any contributed in a positive way.
number of liturgical celebrations. On a retreat,
Every organization has to have leaders to
I have the ability to just sit and listen to the Lord As well as the Executive Committee works survive.
in the quiet of prayer and to read words which well together we need the support and
help me to reflect on where I am on my journey participation of the Supreme Directors. We Are you ready to be a leader? I believe you are.
through this life. Like Springtime itself, a need make sure they are able to communicate Become a leader in your caravan and become a
retreat is, for me, a real source of relaxation, to the members of their regions with the most leader for the future of the International Order
refreshment and re-creation. For a few days, accurate information. To accomplish this I of Alhambra.
at least, the frenetic schedule of life stops and will be inviting each Supreme Director to the
the slow paced schedule of prayer and reflection Executive Committee’s next on-line meeting. We all have heard it “he’s a born leader” I believe
takes its place. This will be as observers but will give them the we are “all” born leaders.
opportunity for first hand information. We will
If you have never been on a retreat, I would
hold our next meeting in May and I will sent
certainly encourage you to do so if you have the Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller, San
out notices.
opportunity. Most retreat centers offer weekend
Antonio Texas, becomes an Alhambran
retreats programs throughout the year; usually
Also, don’t forget to sell the general fund raffle
with both a theme and a retreat director who
tickets. This could be the best way to keep
gives talks throughout the weekend. Retreats
the Order financially strong and also keep per
have a long history in the life of the Church
capita down. Remember if each member sold
and are an invaluable way to re-establish
just 5 tickets each we would be at our best.
communication with the Lord.
As we continue through this Season of Easter –
may each of you and your families be filled with
the Spirit of Resurrection and New Life. May
all of the Lord’s blessings be with you. May
this Springtime bring with it not only the new
Assisting the Grand Commander Joe B. Cortinaz
life which comes from the great Easter event
in presenting Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller,
but also the new life that comes with Spring
MSpS, of San Antonio TX his Fez, the official
itself: a time of hope – a time of new birth of headpiece of the Order, were the Grand Chamberlain
God’s creation – and a time to be in wonder of Jim Inglett and Sir Nobles Jesse Barrios and
all that God has given us, especially His gift of Luciano Domingues. The remaining members of
Christ who died and rose so that we might each Bejar Caravan No. 56 welcome the Archbishop to
be given the gift of eternal life. Members of Bejar Caravan No. 56 participate in the the order.
Charro Days Parade held in Brownsville, Texas on
May the Lord bless each of you and all of you March 1, 2014. The Archbishop will assist Bejar Caravan No. 56
and The Order to promote and provide assistance for
who so generously give of your time, talent
educating Handicapped and Special Needs Persons;
and treasure to the International Order of Bejar Caravan No. 56 members were SN Leroy
to preserve, commemorate and/or mark Catholic
Alhambra throughout the year. Your efforts Salinas, Scribe of the Exchequer SN Gene Perkins,
historical places and events; and to promote such
are praiseworthy and you are a true gift to the Grand Commander Joe B. Cortinaz (Region VII
social and intellectual associations among its
Supreme Director), PGC Carlos Camacho, SN Frank
Church. May the Lord’s many graces continue
members as shall be desirable and appropriate
Persyn, PGC Rene Valero, PGC Robert Sims, PGC
to be showered upon you and may you always
within the Archdiocese of San Antonio, TX.
Alex Camacho, PSA Jack Sims, Master of the Oasis
be a witness to the Lord’s great love for all of
SN Luis Martinez Jr., and Historiographer SN Jim
His children.
Palinkas (Not in picture.)
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From the Supreme Scribe Ryan Mullen
Ryan can be reached by e-mail
[email protected]
FATIMA’S FEARLESS FEZ PHOTO CHALLENGE
Washington Divan Calls for Evidence of Fezzes in Public
The Grand Divan of Fatima Caravan in conjunction with the Supreme Scribe has with quorum of eminent officers put forth a royal challenge of the highest degree: Send us photos of
your caravan wearing it’s fezzes in public. The more public, the better.
Yes, you heard right. Dust off your fuzzy bonnet, grab a camera and a noble friend (or noble enemy), and take to the streets. Closed events run by your caravan don’t count, there has
to be strangers present. Here are the rules:
1. At least two Alhambrans must be wearing a fez in the photo. Why two?
a. One is just weird.
b. Two is intriguing.
c. Three is a movement.
2. No photos of closed caravan events (no caravan pasta dinners, but marching in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade is perfectly acceptable).
3. There has to be at least a couple strangers in the photo.
4. Give a description of the photo and names of who’s wearing the tapered toppers.
5. Photos have to have been taken in 2014.
6. Send as many photos as you want.
7. Judges will change the rules as they see fit!
So show Fatima your fearless fez face! The most entertaining and gutsy photo will win. Wear your sequined skullcaps while shopping for groceries at Loblaws. Have dinner at Red
Lobster in your tasseled tams. Or simply take a jaunt down Sunset Boulevard in your strobilated sombreros. To start you off on the right flavor, here are some examples from Fatima
Caravan; we dare you to outdo us:

Fatimites and Al Kamellians Fellow Fatimites Cubbedge and Mullen foolishly flaunt Fatima holds every monthly meeting publicly in their wooly
posing in their fuzzy bonnets - flashy fezzes for four hours on the casino floor – Golden helmets – Bailey’s Pub, Arlington.
Parthenon, Nashville. Nugget Casino, Biloxi.

Send your photos digitally to Supreme Scribe Ryan Mullen:
[email protected]
Alternately, you can send photos via camel mail taped to the back of a 1969 Lamborghini Espada:
Illustrious Supreme Scribe Ryan Mullen
3636 16th St. NW
Apt. A743
Washington, DC 20010
The winning caravan will receive a custom-made certificate printed on actual goat parchment, as well as gloating rights to every other caravan. The gutsiest photos will appear in the
Supreme Scribe’s Column. Deadlines: June 1st in order to appear in July/Sep Alhambran. Final deadline is September 1st. Winners will appear in the Oct.-Dec. 2014 Alhambran.
May the best caravan win!=
And in closing, a selection of Moorish poetry from the personal compendium of the Supreme Scribe. This month’s selection was written in the city of Cordova in the year 1160 AD by
the Moorish poet Ibn Quzman, and is entitled, “THE RADISH” (translated, of course):
The radish is a good
And doubtless wholesome food,
But proves to vex the eater,
A powerful repeater.
This only fault I find:
What should be left behind
Comes issuing instead
Right from the eater’s head!
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COUNCIL OF VIZIERS The Editor’s Pen
by ID Mike Carpenter
2013 – 2015
Mike can be reached by e-mail at
SUPREME PONTIFF REGION V – SUPREME DIRECTOR [email protected]
His Holiness Pope Francis I (IL, KY, OH, IN, IA, KS, MO, NE, TN)
J. R. Black, -Sultana Barbara
ECCLESIASTICAL PROTECTOR 8214 Wedgewood Dr., Norfolk, VA 23518-3113
His Eminence Cardinal Adam Maida (H) 757-583-0284 (C) 757-641-3269 Well Easter is almost upon us. I plan to spend Easter with my mother
1234 Washington Blvd., Detroit, MI 48226-1800 (e-mail) [email protected] and daughter and her family in Pennsylvania. My mother’s health
(B) 313-237-5816 (F) 313-237-4642
REGION VI – SUPREME DIRECTOR has been at a low point recently but she is on the mends. We want
(MI, MN, ND, SD, WI)
SUPREME CHAPLAIN Gary A DeCarlo - Sultana Patti to get the chance for her to see two of my grandsons during that
Reverend Monsignor Ricardo E. Bass 6015 E. Ten Mile Rd., Warren, MI 48091-3802 weekend because she has not seen one of them for a few years now.
Pastor, St. Hubert’s Parish (H) 586-436-0121
38775 Prentiss St. (e-mail) [email protected] I am praying that she is well enough for us to visit with her.
Harrison Twp, MI 48045-2652
(B) 586-463-5877 REGION VII – SUPREME DIRECTOR
Now onto The New Alhambran. Based on some recommendations
(e-mail) [email protected] (TX, CO, MT, NM. OK, WY)
Joe B. Cortinaz - Sultana Gloria from the viewing audience I have made some changes to the front
Executive Committee 950 CR 770, Natalia,TX 78059-2001 page. I hope that you do enjoy these small changes. Also, included
(H) 830-665-6217 (C) 830-832-0268
(e-mail) [email protected] with this issue, there is a listing of all Supreme Officers and the top
SUPREME COMMANDER
Vince Braun - Sultana Kathy REGION VIII – SUPREME DIRECTOR officers of each caravan. This is an attempt to reduce costs at the
917 Citrus Edge St., Azusa, CA 91702-4736 (CA, AZ, ID, NV, OR, UT, WA, AK) home office along with making sure that the entire membership
(H) 626-969--0183 (B) 562-634-7392 Chris Braun
(F) 562-634-2478 (C) 562-572-4674 PO Box 1010, Idyllwild, CA 92549-1010 gets this information instead of just the top officers. There are a
(e-mail) [email protected] (H) 303-319-6550 few caravans who did not submit their annual report of elections so
(e-mail) [email protected]
we inserted last years information so every caravan is represented
VICE SUPREME COMMANDER
Edward J. Smith - Sultana Kathleen REGION IX – SUPREME DIRECTOR in the listing. Next year this won’t be the case so make sure that
35024 Bunker Hill Dr, Farmington Hills, MI 48331-3238 (QU, MARITIME PROVINCES)
(H) 248-848-9448 (C) 248-229-0192 Jean-Maurice Brosseau-Sultana Danielle Dore your caravan submits the election form immediately following the
(e-mail) [email protected] 1585 rue Kirouac, Laval, QC H7G 4T4 elections in October. Because of including this information I had
Canada
(O) 514-384-4545 to exclude some of the pictures and reports from the caravans who
SUPREME CHAMBERLAIN
(H) 450-668-3508
Gilles Bénard-Sultana Fernande St-Pierre sent me this information. I have also eliminated the Gleanings and
(C) 514-235-1950
346 West Acres Cr., Dollard Des Ormeaux, QC H9G 1V1
(e-mail) [email protected] replaced it with some of the news from the Caravans. This will be
Canada
(H) 514-626-1627 (C) 514-550-6467 REGION X – SUPREME DIRECTOR saved and inserted, where I can, into the July-September issue. This
(e-mail) [email protected] (ON, WESTERN PROVINCES) is the only issue where the listing will be included. Save these pages
Jim DeZorzi - Sultana Joan
for your reference.
SUPREME SCRIBE 8438 Defore Dr RR 2, Grand Bend, ON N0M 1T0
Ryan J. Mullen Canada
3636 16th St. NW, Apt A743, Washington, DC 20010-1146 (H) 519-243-1683 (C) 519-282-0059 Also, remember that you need to get the raffle tickets sold, if you
(C) 202-494-2221 (e-mail) [email protected]
(e-mail) [email protected] haven’t already sent in your stubs and checks. This raffle is proving
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR to be the best idea in a long time. There are already a large number
SUPREME ADVOCATE Roger J. Reid, PSC
William A. Cubbedge - Sultana Lydia P.O. Box 1912, Nokomis, FL 34274-1912 of members who have sent back their stubs and funds to the home
530 E. Huntingdon St., Savannah, GA 31401-5135 (H) 941-486-0949 (C) 410-227-4545 (F) 941-486-8833 office. I believe, because of the lower cost per ticket along with
(H) 912-354-7602 (C) 606-695-0914 (e-mail) [email protected]
the huge prize pool that we are offering, this has been why it is so
(e-mail) [email protected]
EDITOR popular. If we continue on the path we are on now, we could make
Mike Carpenter, ID
SUPREME DIRECTORS a huge impact on per capita that will be voted on at the end of July
PO Box 475
Dearborn, MI 48121-0475 in Detroit. If you need more tickets contact Denise at Home Office
REGION I – SUPREME DIRECTOR
(C) 313-218-9345 (F) 313-274-8564
(CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT) and she will be more than happy to get you as many packets as you
(e-mail) [email protected]
Thomas Wall –Sultana Sue
wish. I, for one, would love to see us sell out on all of the tickets. I
52 Edgewater Rd., Hull, MA 02045-2716
OFFICE MANAGER
(H) 781-925-0609 (C) 617-984-9533 am doing my part in helping out.
Denise Blakely
(e-mail) [email protected]
4200 Leeds Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21229-5421
(B) 410-242-0660 or 0661 (F) 410-536-5729 The other thing that would make a huge impact on per capita would
REGION II – SUPREME DIRECTOR Toll Free - 800-478-2946
(NJ, NY, PA) (e-mail) [email protected] be to invite a Catholic friend or family member to join us in our
Patrick Umbra, Jr.
wonderful organization. One way you can do that is to ask your
163 S. Washington St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-2917 WEBSITE CHAIRMAN
(H) 570-822-3597 PGC Eric Griffin parish priest if you can do a coffee and donut introduction to the
(e-mail) [email protected]
organization at a weekend Mass. Manresa Caravan #217 did just
SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
that in a recent weekend. At this writing I don’t know how successful
REGION III – SUPREME DIRECTOR Chairman: MSGR Ricardo Bass
(MD, VA, DC, DE, NC, SC, WV) that was but, if every caravan would do one or two of these a year,
Michael Stakem - Sultana Diane WEBSITE
you could possibly gather a lot of new members into your caravan.
828 Camden Ave. Cumberland, MD 21502-2605 www.orderalhambra.org
(H) 301-777-8336 (C) 301-697-6707 Think about that, if we were able to get one new member for every
(e-mail) [email protected]
member of the caravan we would double our membership which
REGION IV – SUPREME DIRECTOR would definitely lower per capita. Get out there and do your part.
(FL, LA, MS, AL, AR, GA, PR)
Jim Rigby - Sultana Carol
In closing I would like to wish every member and their families a
188 Acacia Ave. Biloxi, MS 39530-3307
(B) 228-435-5665 (F) 228-74-1556 wonderful Easter. Remember that Jesus died on the cross for us and
(e-mail) [email protected]
for our salvation.
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NEW CANDIDATES
Abd Er Rahman Caravan #1 Jamie Tamburo Abba Koval Caravan #200
Edwin G. Arriaga Galicia Caravan #77 Geraldine L.. Ryan
Dominick D’Angelo
Stephen Jack Joan Paul Fetty Garcia Caravan #230
Joshua Lopez Wayne Fetty
Raymond Lukacs Elvera Paul Caroline Annett
Cordova Caravan #26 Baza Caravan #78 Guadalupe Caravan #234
Lawrence W. Gerbec Patrick Higgins Zeferino Bazan
David J. Smith
Toloza Caravan #81 Fatima Caravan #265
Darro Caravan #29
Christiane Guy Nathaniel Peter Anderson
Travis J. Clark Denise Guy James Andrew Campbell
Benjamin Dearborn Hough
Oran Caravan #67 Alva Caravan #91 Christopher Michael Lubas
Brian Edward Stine
Mireya Alexander Manuel R. Mendoza
Roger R. Houle
Domonic Pitts Porto Caravan #104
Linda Pitts
Paul D. Pitts, Jr. David Hefferon
Mary Stafford
Leigh Michelle Adamson Algarva Caravan #168
Robert (Bob) Theriot
Shirley Lovelace Cynthia McNair
Nancy D. Rosonet John Lammers
We welcome all of you to the Order of
Alhambra and hope that you find it
rewarding and fulfilling.
Necrology
Grenada Caravan #3 Padul Caravan #69 Barcelona Caravan #143 Ramiro Caravan #241
PGC Rev. Jeddie Brooks PGC Donald A. Jones PGC Nunzio Curcuro SN Jean Hurtubise
SN Joseph J. Maniscalco PGC Fred Mercardo
Cordova Caravan #26 SN John H. Strohmeyer Sancho Caravan #261
Alcazaba Caravan #162
SN Vincent R. Scibetta Carmona Caravan #75 SN Daniel Tomasko
SN Dr. Nicholas A Mancini SN Gerald J. Murawski
Aurora Caravan #55 SN Harry A. Zaruba
Ben Ziri Caravan #218 At Large Caravan #298
PSV Edward Muldoon Galicia Caravan #77
PGC Charles H. Poorman, Jr. SN Harry A. Varacchi
REV Walter Stanievich PGC David O. D’Andrea PSC Stanley A. Matulewicz
May Perpetual Light shine upon them
and may they rest in the Peace of Christ.
St. Francis pray for them.
CANADIAN DECLARATION Magazine Mission Statement US DECLARATION
1. The Alhambran “The Alhambran” magazine is published and distributed quarterly to the officers and members of the International 1. The Alhambran
2. Agreement # PM41206513 Order of Alhambra. Members may contribute articles of interest by mailing them to: 2. April-June 2014
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4200 Leeds Ave. Dearborn, MI 48121-0475 4200 Leeds Ave.
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e-mail: [email protected] 5. Volume 58, No. 2
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Operation Coverup
Operation Cover Up is still providing Afghans for God’s Special People. Since OCU’s inception we have “covered” over 2,317 God’s Special People. We thank everyone
involved over the years who deserve a huge Al Salaam.
As most of you know we have lost one of the best supporters of Operation Cover Up, Amy Avila from Padul #69. She crocheted 296 Afghans for God’s Special People
before her death. Not only did she donate her time, but she refused any reimbursement for postage and yarn on all 296 Afghans. The International Order of Alhambra,
Operation Cover Up and all who benefited from the afghans thank Amy for her wonderful efforts over many years. We will all miss her. May she rest in peace.
Afghans Crocheted Monetary Donations
Name Caravan Amount Date Donor Amount
Sultana Amy Avila Padul #69 296 06/21/2013 Sultanas of Galicia #77 $300.00
Sultana Alma Dalinsky Valencia #138 167 10/15/2013 Alhambra Charity $600.00
Barbara Cunningham Valencia #138 95 03/06/2014 Alhambra Charity $600.00
Ruth Hetrick Lancaster, PA 78 03/06/2014 GCh John R. Krause $ 50.00
Sultana Jackie Patton Galicia #77 72 03/06/2014 Barcelona #143 $100.00
Sultana Tony Vandenberk Algarva #168 66
Sultana Catherine Landa Braga #114 63
Sultana Betty Hanzely Abba Koval #200 62
Sultana Judy Kielb Denia #196 29
Sultana Betty Nicholls Galicia #77 27 Afghans Distributed
Sultana Linda Kelleher Galicia #77 24
Sultana Lorraine Lyons Castile #63 16 Date Alhambra Representative God’s Special People # Afghans
Sultana Sandy Mihalic Galicia #77 14 Who Received Afghan
Sultana Beverly Bechtel Galicia #77 10 02/25/2013 PSD Richard Sosin Christmas Gifts for Clients 3
Linda Baumbach Abba Koval #200 7 08/22/2013 ED Russ Smith St. Francis Camp Campers 27
Sultana June Gebstadt Galicia #77 6 09/15/2013 SN William Nicholls Malinda and Amanda - 2
Linda Born Denia #196 3 St. Mary Magdalen Church
Anita Dubuque Galicia #77 3 12/13/2013 Barcelona #143 Christmas Gifts for Clients 30
Joyce Jaje Denia #196 1 02/02/2014 PSC Angelo Miele Lorrain Demi / Robert Sullivan 2
Jane Grabenstein Wamba #89 1
Mary Jo Mayer Galicia #77 1
Pamila Witkowski 1
Jessica Vostoris 1
Lisa Miller 1
Deadlines for the next three issues are
Issue Date Deadline Date Press Date
July/September June 20 July 1
October/December September 20 October 1
January/March December 20 January 1
All submissions are preferred in Microsoft Word format although we can accommodate other formats, just e-mail and let me know what format you would like to
use and I will let you know if I can handle that. Pictures are also great if you have them. jpg or tiff format preferred. Both your pictures and articles must be sent as
attachments to the e-mails addressed to [email protected]
This publication will only be as good as you make it. So get busy all you Grand Commanders, Scribes, etc. Tell me what you have been doing that you think the
whole Order should know about. Maybe you are doing something that no one else has tried yet. You may just be the start of something big.
Supreme Directors have a column in every issue and should report the happenings in their Council of Caravans or in their region’s caravans. Sometimes two heads
are better than one. You may discover something unique that one of your caravans is doing. Please share it with the rest of the membership.
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Padul Caravan #69 sponsors the Special
Olympic Swim Team “Nemo” during
the St. Patricks Day Parade. After the
parade Padul 69 members take the
swim team out for Pizza.
In January of this year SN Jean Duchesneau and Members of Bejar Caravan No. 56 support Alva
his wife Louise took on one the highest peaks, to Caravan No. 91 at the Charro Days Parade held in
escalade that of Mount Kilimandjaro...and they Brownsville, Texas on 1 March 2014.
were successful.
Bejar Caravan No. 56 members Grand Commander
Jean cherishes high objectives...so it is no surprise Joe B. Cortinaz (Region VII Supreme Director) and
that this objective was chosen. Master of the Oasis SN Luis Martinez Jr. present Alva
Caravan No. 91 Grand Commander Eddie Lucio III
The picture shown, with an Alhambra flag and logo, (State Rep. D - Harlingen, TX) a monitory donation
was hoisted at 5895 meters on January 15, 2014... to their upcoming Golf Tournament fund raiser.
what an accomplishment!
Jean is a generous and very active member of
caravan Toloza, and currently serves as well as
Chairman of the executive committee of the Society
for Handicapped Children of Québec (SEHQ).
Congratulations to Louise and Jean as well as to
Yvon Lafond, at Jean’s left on the photo, who is a
good friend, and a generous donor as well to the
cause of God’s special people.
Sultanas De Bejar Installation Luncheon and Fashion
Show held February 20, 2014.
New Board Members for year 2014/2015 are the following:
Grand Sultana - Felis P. Salinas
1st Vice President - Mistress of the Oasis - Irene Mzyk
2nd Vice President - Hospitality - Frances Gaona
3rd Vice President - Decorations - Lillian O’Berg
4th Vice President - Membership - Susan Herrera
5th Vice President - Notifications - Clem Davila
Recording Scribe - Sandy Migl
Garcia Caravan #230 gave out 19 scholarships of
$1,000 U.S.D. each to deserving students who are Correspondence Scribe - Norma Persyn
studying to educate the developmentally challenged.
Treasurer - Joyce Vllrich
This makes $29,000 that this caravan from McGregor
Ontario has been able to distribute to assist students Parliamentarian - Carol Van De Walle
with their education. This small but active group
Publicity - Marilyn Hoster
continues to encourage young people to assist those
Telephone Committee - Alicia Carrizales
who are some of the neediest in our community.
Board of Advisors - Past Grand Sultana, Doris Dettling
Past Grand Sultana, Aileen Vilim and Sultana Dorothy
Sims
Alhambra Representative - Gloria Cortinaz
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ORDER OF ALHAMBRA CARAVAN INFORMATION PAGE
CARAVAN INSURANCE COVERAGE REVISIONS TO THE “ NEW MEMBERSHIP
PROGRAM” AND “THE MATCHING GRANT
As many of you have heard in the recent past, the Order of Alhambra has
changed the insurance company that covers all of our insurance needs.
PROGRAM”
As a result of this there is a new method of requesting coverage for your
Caravan functions. To request a Certificate of Coverage for any of your On October 12, 2013, the Executive Committee voted on revisions to
events please follow the instructions below: the” New Members and Matching Grant Programs”. Please log onto our
website: www.orderalhambra.org to read the revisions. Go to member
section and you will then find them listed under membership forms.
Fax McDole Edge Corporation at 1-410-982-0060 (Preferred Method); Thank you.
Call McDole Edge Corporation at 1-800-774-6671;or
Email to [email protected].
When requesting coverage include the following:
CARAVAN TAX ASSISTANCE
1. Name and Number of the Caravan
If there are tax concerns for any Caravan you can contact SN Dennis
2. Name of the Event
Brose at [email protected] or call him at [phone]. There may be
3. Date of the Event
a nominal charge for his assistance.
4. Host names
There may be other information required, be ready to provide it when asked.
CURRENT ALHAMBRA FUND RAISING PROGRAMS
ALHAMBRA DONATIONS
There are numerous ways that you can make a donation to the Order of Alhambra. Listed
below are some of the means to make a donation:
1 - Helping Hand Pin - $100
2 - Helping Hand Charm 10K Gold - $150
3 - Helping Hand Tie Tack - $100
4 - Scallop Shell Pin - $100
5 - Scallop Shell Charm - $100
6 - Scallop Shell Tie Tack - $100
7 - Memorial Plaque - $150
8 - Appreciation Plaque - $150
9 - Plaque - $100
10 - 365 Club NEW MEMBERSHIP, REINSTATEMENT
11 - Canister
AND TRANSFER FORMS AVAILABLE
12 - Charity Contribution
13 - General Contribution The membership form, reinstatement form and transfer form
14 - Research Contribution
have been updated and are available for you to use. Go to the
15 - Scholarship Contribution
Order’s Website and click on members, enter the password,
16 - St. Francis Fez Pin - $100
then click on “Membership Application” or “To reinstate a
17 - St. Francis Pendant - $100
18 - St. Francis Gold Pendant - $150 member who is no longer active, fill out the following form”
or “To transfer from one Caravan to another, fill out the
All donations go to the Charity Fund except the St. Francis items. Those can be donated
to the Charity Fund or the General Fund. You designate which fund is to receive the following form”. You must print these out and either type in
monies when you order them. For items 10 through 15 you decide how much you wish
or clearly handwrite the information on the form. Follow the
to donate.
instructions on the bottom of the form and submit to Home
The form to order or donate is located on the Order’s Website. Click on members then
Office.
scroll down to the Contributions Form and click. Fill this form out and mail to home
office with your check. If you don’t have access to the website call home office and
Denise will mail you a form.
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Regional News
Region I Region II
(CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT) (NJ, NY, PA)
Supreme Director: Thomas Wall Supreme Director: Patrick Umbra, Jr.
52 Edgewater Rd. 163 S. Washington St.
Hull, MA 02045-2716 Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-2917
(H) 781-925-0609 (C) 617-984-9533 (H) 570-822-3597
[email protected] [email protected]
The Most Reverend Timothy Anthony McDonnell, Bishop of the Diocese Abd Er Rahman # 1 Brooklyn, NY
of Springfield, Mass., was the Principal Concelebrant of the funeral Mass Thomas Leaver Eminent Grand Commander
celebrated for the late Father Jeddie Brooks in St. Patrick’s Church, Monson,
Membership: At the Caravan meeting on January 24, 2014 Abd Er Rahman inducted
MA, on February 12, 2014.
five new members into the caravan. It increased their membership to 26. One of the

new members Edwin Arriaga, was instrumental in recruiting the other new members
Scores of priests and deacons filled the church as they joined with the
and will be honored at out next meeting with the presentation of a singled jeweled
parishioners of the parish and visitors from as far away as Hawaii to say a
membership pin to be worn on his fez.
fond farewell to Father Jeddie.

Founders Day Mass: The mass is scheduled for Sunday, March 30, 2014 12:30 pm at
Representatives from Organizations which numbered Father Jeddie among
St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 249 Fourth Street (corner of 4th Ave.) Brooklyn, NY.
their members were represented at the Mass.
Members are encouraged to wear their fez if they have one.

Father Jeddie served as Chaplain of Region One of the International Order of
Garfield Manor: On December 11 caravan members attended the annual Christmas
Alhambra.
party for the residents of Garfield Manor. As always, the evening was most enjoyable,

especially when the residents entertained the group with Christmas songs. As is our
He was a member of Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem.
usual custom, we presented them with a check for $500.00.

A Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus member, Father Jeddie lead five Alhamar Caravan # 4 Incorporated Wilkes Barre, PA
Councils as Chaplain during his priestly ministry. Paul S. Makuch Eminent Grand Commander

The Most Reverend Joseph Francis Maguire, retired Bishop of Springfield The Caravan will hold their annual Festival for the developmentally disabled in
who ordained Father Jeddie in 1977, sent his condolences. August 2014 at the Plains Polish American Veterans picnic area, 2 Oak Street
Plains, Pa 18705 from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.. This will be the second time the
During the last four years, Father Jeddie bravely bore the pain of intense Festival was held at this picnic area and had over 150 developmentally disabled and
suffering. Being the person he was, he did not complain. their staff the first time.

Cordova Caravan # 26 Incorporated Buffalo, NY
To those of us who had the pleasure of knowing Father Jeddie Brooks he was
Carl Lombardo Eminent Grand Commander
a man’s man and priest.

In Carl’s Grand Commander message for March referred to Ed Smith’s Vice Supreme
He treated the high and mighty and the ordinary person with the same love.
Commanders message for membership “Ask” relatives, members of your church

and co-workers etc.. Also advertise for new members in your church bulletins and
He never wavered from teaching people about correct Catholic protocol when
local newspapers.
he thought it necessary.

The date for their 45th Cantalician annual picnic for the developmentally disabled
In addition to St. Patrick’s, Father Jeddie was Administrator of St., Christopher
is June 11, 2014 and all members are invited to get involved.
Parish in Brimfield, Mass.
Noted: Make sure to read the Alhambran from cover to cover see what the supreme

officers have to say.
We are sure Father Jeddie was greeted in Heaven with the words “Well done,
My Good and Faithful Servant”. Learn what goes on in the Order. Keep up to date on newsworthy items such as
the 2014 general fund raffle, the new membership program and membership pin,
the matching grant program, the latest fez and jewelry prices. Find out what other
regions are doing that might work in our caravan.
Sultana Social Club News #26
Mrs. Robinson said “gather a thought that’s kind, one that’s sincere and deep,. Be
sure to pass it along for sure are to precious to keep.”
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Regional News
Region III Region IV
(MD, VA, DC, DE, NC, SC, WV) (FL, LA, MS, AL, AR, GA, PR)
Supreme Director: Michael Stakem Supreme Director: Jim Rigby
828 Camden Ave. 188 Acacia Ave
Cumberland, MD 21502-2605 Biloxi, MS 39530-3307
(H) 301-777-8336 (C) 301-697-6707 (H)228-435-5583 (F) 228-374-1556
[email protected] [email protected]
Padul #69 All of the caravans within Region IV have been very busy these past few
months.
February 2 – Special Olympics basketball tournament held at Virginia
Wesleyan College. Each of the caravans held and participated in a Founders Day Mass and event.
Oran, Darro and Cortez Caravans had the privilege of jointly hosting the
February 23 – Founder’s Day Mass held at St. Stephen Martyr. Twenty-five
Supreme Founders Day event this year. All of the Executive Officers emerged
members were in attendance for mass and breakfast.
on Biloxi MS to attend Mass at Saint Michael’s Church along with members
of the local congregation and members from the joining Alhambra Caravans.
March 15 – St. Patrick’s Day parade featuring the members of Padul Caravan
Mass was con-celebrated by Father Greg Barras, the pastor of St. Michael’s
and the Nemo Swim Team.
and our own Sir Noble, Bishop Emeritus, Bishop Lawson Howze.
March 20 – Divan meeting at the VFW
Following the Mass all were taken to the local Knights of Columbus Hall and
April 19 – Clasp Dance (Citizens Loving All Special People) held at the participated in a Mardi Gras themed event complete with locally prepared
Bayside Recreation Center. foods from New Orleans and Biloxi.
April 24 – Divan and caravan meeting
The Executive Officers also received well wishes from Muret Caravan in
western Louisiana and Diego Caravan in eastern Florida. They were also
Wamba #89
entertained by the Gulf Coast Western Variety Dancers, a group of Special
Needs Dancers that have been Square Dancing for many years.
February 1 – Memorial Mass held at the Shrine of Saints Peter & Paul.
February 5 – Winter Frolic dinner dance. This event is held jointly with the In addition to that, while the Executive Officers were in Mississippi they were
members of the Alhambra, Shriners and Knights of Columbus. also treated to a tour of the Gulf Coast after Katrina and the highlight of the
visit was the trip to the newly created Alhambra House.
February 20 – Divan meeting at the Wamba Alcazar
February 28 – Frigid Friday Party which is the kickoff to the Hooley Plunge
WAMBA CARAVAN #89 HOOLEY PLUNGE
held at the Rocky Gap Casino and Lodge.
March 1 – Hooley Plunge held. This year’s Hooley Plunge preparation was
a little more intense than normal. The Plunge committee had to remove 11
inches of ice from the lake at Rocky Gap so the plungers could make their way
into the water. This year the Hooley Plunge saw 800 brave people dressed
in their best Irish green make their way into the lake. The dedicated people
who support this event give financial pledges to the participants making the
plunge into the frigid lake waters. The proceeds fund the Allegany County
Specials Olympics and Wamba’s Scout Troop #89 in addition to school
activities and local institutions that support the needs of the intellectually
disabled of Allegany County. A group of plungers enjoying the nice Hooley Plunge Registration Committee
“COLD” waters of the lake (Members of Wamba Caravan #89)
A very profound Al Salaam and tip of the fez goes out to Sir Noble Dr. Sean
McCagh, PGC Jim Stafford, Sultana Kathy Stafford, and PGC Brad Stafford
for their dedication in chairing this successful event and to the throngs of
Wamba Sir Nobles and Sultanas who assisted.
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