Units and Clubs Photo Album

Shriners are welcome and encouraged to join it’s many clubs and units for fellowship; serve the needs of others by being apart of the world’s greatest philanthropy, the Shriners Hospitals for Children; being involved in their community and to develop their leadership characteristics.

Yelduz Shrine Clubs and Units

Air Patrol:

· Contact Ryan Likness Sec/Treasurer @ rlikness@amfam.com

 Band:

The Band is one of the oldest units in the Temple, starting about 1923.  The membership consists of all amateur musicians.  Because of geographical area, practices are limited to 2-3 per year. 

· Contact Robert Webb Sec/Treasurer @ 605-229-1241

 Chanters:   Meets every Tuesday 

· Contact Marlin Flint Secretary @ marlinff@abe.midco.net

 Yelduz Clowns:

· Contact Troy Stavig Sec/Treasurer @ tstavig@hotmail.com

 Color Guard:   Meets every Tuesday

· Contact John Sperry Sec/Treasurer @ 605-882-2231

 Foot Patrol:  Meets the1^st Monday – every month

· Contact Tom Holdhusen Sec/Treasurer @ 605-426-6114

Gettysburg Mini-Corvettes:

· Contact Larry Madsen Sec/Treasurer @ 605-765-2746

Greeters:

This unit serves as the Public Relations unit for the temple; assists the Potentate, at his request, to provide and operate courtesy cars at Shrine functions, visit members who are hospitalized, bedridden or confined to nursing homes or assisted living & elder care services, and promote Shrinedom and interests of the Temple.  They operate the jewelry case in the lobby of the Shrine Center for meetings and ceremonials.  They meet the 3rd Wednesday of each month.

· Contact Jon Oster Sec/Treasurer @jonoster@hotmail.com

Horse Patrol:

· Contact Larry Griffiths Sec/Treasurer @ 605-229-2963

James Valley Drovers:

The James Valley Drovers were formed in 2004 as a unit of the James Valley Shrine Club. While small in number, the group has been very active, appearing with their chuck wagon in parades around the area.  The Drivers are immediately identifiable due to their unique chaps, wrist cuffs and saddles, all bearing the symbols of the Shrine and Masons.  The main emphasis of the unit, however, is the preservation of old west skills coupled with fund raising for the Shrine through Authentic Ranch Rodeos they have produced.  Rodeos have been done in Watertown, Wessington Springs, Miller and at the South Dakota State Fair. Anyone seeking more information or interested in becoming a Drover is encouraged to contact the secretary.

· Contact Lynn Moller Sec/Treas @ lmoller@venturecomm.net

James Valley Fire Crew #1 (Huron):

The Fire Crew’s 9125 Ford Model T fire truck attends many community celebrations/parades.  They recently had their truck repainted and new signage applied—giving a better story of the Shriners help to children who have been burned or are impaired, along with information how to contact a Shriner for help.  Shriners have fun helping children and they want children to have fun growing up.  The Fire Crew, spouses and widows meet every Friday a.m. for breakfast in Huron.

· Contact Dayle Winter Sec/Treasurer @605-539-1497

James Valley Fire Crew #2 (Wessington Springs):

The Wessington Springs Fire Crew consists of a 1927 Graham Fire Truck and a van.  Both vehicles advertise the work of the Shrine.  They co-sponsor the Sickler Banquet each fall with the Masonic Lodge and Eastern Star to promote new members.  They share the aluminum can project with the Masons to benefit their fraternal organizations.  They assist Relay for Life with balloons and medallions for the survivor’s march.  This unit participates in many parades throughout the year both locally and in the surrounding area.  They meet fhe first Saturday each month for breakfast.

· Contact Dayle Winter Sec/Treasurer @605-539-1497

James Valley Motor Corps:

· Contact George Parmeter Sec/Treasurer @ georgep@hur.midco.net

Lake Region 4-Wheelers:

· Contact Rob Kading Sec/Treasurer @ rjkwsi@yahoo.com

LaCoteau Golf Carts:

· Contact Steve Swanson President @ 605-493-6458

Mobridge Scooters:

Mobridge Scooters promotes the good name of Yelduz Shrine by participating in as many functions as possible during the spring, summer and fall.  They ride their scooters in 8-10 events.  They have 11 scooters and 16 Shriners who all take turns riding.  Contact this unit if you’d like them to participate in your parade.

· Contact Bruce Redding Sec/Treasurer @ bootsredwing@hotmail.com

Northeastern Scooter Patrol:

This unit is out of Watertown, SD and presently has 10 members. They ride 80cc Yamaha scooters and participated in 10 parades in 2007.  They have extra scooters, so would welcome new members.

· Contact Frank Kitterman Sec/Treasurer @ 605-886-7159

 Provost: 

Provost was originally formed to provide security for Shrine events, especially the circus.  They currently have 10 members.  They have several fund raising events—turkey shoot, craft show and bake sale.

· Contact Ron Gage Sec/Treasurer @ 605-229-4545

 Roadrunners:   Pancakes Last Sunday – 4th Sunday every month

The Road Runners unit was started November 3, 1991 for the purpose of transporting patients to and from the Shriners’ Hospitals.  They hold meetings the fourth Sunday of the month.  They have a fund raiser at the Shrine Center every fourth Sunday of the month serving pancakes, eggs and sausage.  The fund raiser is for the transportation of patients to and from the Shrine Hospitals.  Every Shriner is welcome to join the unit.

· Contact Dan Vetter Sec/Treasurer @ vetter@nvc.net

Vintage/Classic Cars:

· Contact Tim Hosley Sec/Treasurer @ 605-225-3030

Watertown Shrine Clowns:

· Contact Troy Stavig Sec/Treasurer @ 605-520-0388

Westerners: Meets the 1^st Sunday of February, May, August, November

· Contact Jerold Zerfoss Sec/Treasurer @ 605-458-2478

Wrecking Crew: Meets the 4^th Monday – every month except July, November, December

This unit’s purpose is to assist the Potentate and Director of the Temple in handling of the Second Section initiation and other Shrine Center Activities.  This unit is the official host of the annual Luau (dinner and dance).

· Contact Clyde Mork Sec/Treasurer @ icmorksrs@nvc.net

Yelduz Racing Club:

This unit was started in 2007.  The Racing Club has purchased a Super Stock race car that will be used to advertise the Shrine.  The car will be street legal and can be driven in parades and shown at car shows.  Their long term plan is to have a second car that can actually be raced at local tracks in Aberdeen, Watertown & Huron.  Shriners interested in being a member requires only a $100 donation to the unit.  This will get their name on the car and a sticker to put on their vehicle to advertise the club.  Any unit member can drive this car in parades or take it to a show in their area.

· Contact Ryan Likness Sec/Treasurer @ rlikness@amfam.com 

Britton Shrine Club:

The Britton Shrine Club is a very active club with approximately 50 members.  Their fund raising activities include 3 can cribs set up in the area (Hecla, Britton and Langford) to collect aluminum cans. They also collect old car and truck batteries.

This club holds a spring dance, a golf tournament and steak fry.  They have golf carts for a parade until.

· Contact Alan Grupe Sec/Treasurer @ alangrupe@brittonsd.com

Gettysburg Shrine Club: Meets 3^rd Tuesday – every month

· Contact Larry Madsen Sec/Treasurer @ larry_madsen@hotmail.com

James Valley Shrine Club: Meets 2^nd Monday – every month

· Contact Joe Fritzsche Sec/Treasurer @ 605-458-2688

Lake Region Shrine Club:

The purpose of this Shrine Club is to enhance the main goals of the Shrine  - “to Make a Difference”.

This club meets on the 3rd Monday of every month at the Hot Spot in Bristol, SD.  They have fund raisers and participate in various parades.

Their goal for 2008 is to raise money for the Shrine to further assist our greatest philanthropy—the Shriners Hospitals for Children.

· Contact Leon VanderLinden Sec/Treasurer @ lvander@itctel.com

Mobridge Shrine Club: Meets 2^nd Tuesday – quarterly

The Mobridge Shrine Club participates, promotes and helps with the work of the Yelduz Shrine Center in Aberdeen.  Three of the Units and/or promotions they participate in are the Yelduz Chanters, The Shrine Circus and the Yelduz Road Runners.

The Mobridge Shrine Club not only participate and promote their own circus held during the summer, but 10-15 of their members also drive the 100 miles to Aberdeen to help Yelduz put on yet another circus that we can all be proud of. 

Their Road Runners always seem to find the time and manpower to transport patients to and from the Twin Cities Unit of the Shriners Hospital for Children, even if it means spending a night or two.

Ten out of the 24 members of the Yelduz Chanters hail from the Mobridge area. 

The Mobridge Shrine Club is proud to be a part of the Yelduz Shrine Temple.

· Contact Bruce Redding Sec/Treasurer @ bootsredwing@hotmail.com

 Northeastern Shrine Club: Meets 4^th Thursday – every month

· Contact Mike Dailey Sec/Treasurer @ 605-882-1281

 Oahe Shrine Club: Meets 3^rd Thursday – every month

Oahe Shrine Club’s primary activities focus is on Shriners Hospitals support.  They include an annual circus in St. Pierre, periodic screening and application clinics, and hospital transport of children.  On a local level, we have monthly business meetings, monthly Ladies’ Nite Dinners out, participate in area parades and annual nursing homes visitations.

· Contact James Allan Sec/Treasurer @ jallan@pie.midco.net

Ringneck Shrine Club: Meets the last Friday – every month except July, August

· Contact Duke Meyer Sec/Treasurer @ 605-472-0137

West River Shrine Club: Meets 4^th Friday – every month except June, July, August

The West River Shrine Club (WRSC) serves members from the northwest corner of South Dakota.  The WRSC was chartered as a dual-membership with Shriners being able to be members of either Yelduz Shrine Temple or Naja Shrine Temple (located in Deadwood, SD).  The WRSC sponsors a two day circus  held annually, with profits being sent to the Shriners Hospitals for Children.  The WRSC has two different parading units—classic cars and small model T’s.  The WRSC participates in 6 to 10 parades annually.

· Contact Kent Baumberger Sec/Treasurer @ kjpbaumberger@yahoo.com

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