on Saturday, February 6th, 2016
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Our Installation was held at our current meeting place, the Bluefield Masonic Lodge. It was catered by the Eastern Star.
The installing officer was our Immediate Past Illustrious Potentate, Chet Roberts.
We listened to an informative talk by Bluefield Eastern Star, Barbara Aguirre,
Worthy Matron of Bluefield Eastern Star, Chapter 66
Noble President Ted made announcements about awards, etc.
Vice President Scott Barker on the left, Past Potentate Chet Roberts on the right
Immediate Past Illustrious Potentate Chet Roberts swears in our officers. President Ted Hatfield on the left, then
David Bell, 1st Lieutenant of the Patrol, Jerry Belcher, Captain of the Patrol, Scott Barker, Vice President,
and Wayne Barth, Treasurer of the Club and Patrol
Immediate Past Illustrious Potentate Chet Roberts swears in our officers.
1st Lieutenant of Bluefield Shrine Patrol, David Bell and his wife Suzie
Noble President Ted Hatfield presenting Robert (Hondo) Sadler with the
Bluefield Shrine Patrol's Patrolman of the Year award.
Noble Wayne Barth announcing the Shriner of the year, who was unable to be at the installation.
Ted Hatfield with the "Past President's" plaque
Past Illustrious Potentate Chet Roberts and Divan member Jerry Belcher, board member at Lexington Shriner's Hospital for Children accepting a donation of $3,000 for Lexington's "Champion for Children" fund, made possible by Lawrence Murphy's corn meal donation concession.
Lexington Shriner's Children's Hospital board member (and Bluefield Shrine Club member) Jerry Belcher giving an update on Lexington Hospital's new construction and progress. So far it is on schedule and within budget.
Standing are Hospital van Drivers Robert (Hondo) Sadler (left), and David Bell (right)
Hospital van Driver Nindo ('Talley) Punturi (front)
Hospital van Drivers Ernie Gillespie (with Fez), Rob Catron (behind Ernie), and "Pap" Tolley to the right. Alma Belcher
Hospital van Driver Bill Bowling (standing center)
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Hospital van Driver Noble Roger "Candy Man" Miller receiving his 200,000 mile driver's pin from President Ted
Hospital van Driver Roger Miller proudly showing his 200,000 mile pin.
Immediate Past Illustrious Potentate Chet Roberts giving us all an update on Beni Kedem and the
status of the 5th Quarter Property
Noble Robert "Hondo" Sadler and Lady Pat with his Bluefield Shrine Patrolman of the Year Award
Noble Harry Harshbarger and Sheila Punturi with family
Noble Harry Harshbarger with family
Noble President Ted Hatfield
Noble President Ted Hatfield and Lady Teresa
Noble President Ted Hatfield with the Past President's Plaque
