Welcome to the "ZOB"

2002 Officers

President: Greg Arnott
Vice President: John (Grumpy) Garton

Secretary: Mark Jefferis
Treasurer: Greg Arnott
Music Director: Charles Carroll

Military

Captain Curtiss Moen
Quartermaster Van Nelson

Board of Governors

Greg Arnott
Mark Jefferis
Curtiss Moen
Charles Carroll
John (Grumpy) Garton
Richard Kunitz
Raymond Johnson

OBJECTIVES

Raise money for the operation of our orthopedic and burn unit, Shriners Hospitals for Children
Having fun, fellowship and a good time, while generating these funds
Making the public aware of charity work performed by the Masons and Shriners

The Shrine Oriental Band is the public side of the Shrine's "Sons of the Desert" identity. Our Middle Eastern type costuming is likely the most colorful in the Shrine.

It takes many men to help in this great philanthropy When you see us coming down the street, give us a wave and a smile. The Shriners Hospitals provide treatment for no charge to the child.

A musical background is not necessary to join our Shrine unit -we will train you in whatever area you wish to participate! Our authentic Arabic music, uniforms and instruments are furnished - all you need is a head scarf and your shoes!

We are proud of our many first-place accomplishments in parades, Shrine Ceremonials, Imperial (International) Competitions, Midwest Competitions and the many other Shrine and Masonic functions. We enjoy helping with the sales of Shrine Circus tickets, and the production and sale of those wonderful circus souvenir balloons!

The Z.O.B. is a close-knit organization that displays an esprit de corps that is far above most! We have many social functions annually including our ladies, the "Shebas". We are also proud to have in our membership three Past Potentates - Earl V. Ruedy, Donald A. Nelson, and Gerald D. Anderson.

COMPETITION
The band competes in parades and stage competition with other Oriental Bands. They are judged for uniforms, make up, musical presentation and overall performance

UNIFORMS
The Dress Uniform consists of a Fez with the Oriental Band lettering on it, a Red Sport Coat, Black Pants, White Shirt and Black Tie.

Parade and Ceremonial uniforms take on middle eastern look, consisting of usually very colorful outfits, with Curley-toed gold shoes, a head dress, and blousy purple shirts with green blousy pants, trimmed by a red vest, all made from satin type materials. The "GOLD CURLY TOED SHOES", a marquee of the Oriental Band, are purchased by the new member unless a pair which has been donated back to the band is available for use. These shoes are usually a current pair which are comfortable for walking and are taken to a shoe repair parlor and have the curls added to them. Prices vary and we constantly look for vendors who will do this work for us. Once made the member paints them with gold spray paint.

These uniforms are provided by the band for new active and potentially active members along with your designated instrument. The added jewelry for pageantry is the members responsibility and is often found at garage sales over the summer months. Gaudy jewelry is appropriate but must be kept in Masonic Tenants. Makeup is provided by the Band for necessary usage. The uniforms and equipment provided by the Band are the Bands property.

MAKE-UP
Make up consists of beards and mustaches, with skin darkened with makeup and shadow, to take on a weather beaten look

TYPES OF MEMBERS

Active Alternate:
A member who has petitioned for membership in the ZOB. After satisfactorily serving as an Active Alternate member for a period from 6 to 9 months, the Active Alternate shal pass military and civil examinations, then be voted into the Band by the Active and Life members of the Band.

Active:
A member who regularly attends practices, meetings and functions of the Band who after a period of time is put on the active roster with the Shrine office. Our current strength is 30 active members. An active member is entitled to voting privileges in the Band.

Reserve:
A member who attends some of the functions of the Band or who needs to be away from the Band for an extended period of time due to family or health issues. A new Noble is in theory an inactive member until placed on the active roster.

Life Member:
A member of the Band who has served the Band for many years, and who has been voted this distinction.

OFFICERS & THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES

PRESIDENT: The president is an elected officer of the Band voted into the position at the December meeting of each year. His responsibilities include the running of all business meetings, appointing the committees for his year in office, ensuring the smooth execution of the offices of his line officers and planning any activities for the social benefit of the Band during his year.

VICE-PRESIDENT: The vice president is an elected officer of the Band voted into the position at the November meeting each year. His responsibilities include filling in for the president in his absence at business meetings and assisting the president in requested functions predicated by his availability.

TREASURER: The treasurer is an elected officer of the Band voted into the position at the December meeting each year. His responsibilities include the maintenance of the funds of the Band, making timely deposits, paying the bills as approved by the Band, providing monthly statements as to the financial status of the Band, maintaining all receipts is appropriate categories for all expenditures of the Band and providing the Recorder with an annual statement on the appropriate form each year as designated by Zuhrah Shrine.

SECRETARY:The Secretary is an elected officer of the Band voted into the position at the December meeting each year. His responsibilities include the mailing of dues notices to all members annually, the maintenance of the Band's yearly roster with correct addresses and phone numbers of all members and the mailing of the same by April each year, the mailing of monthly calendar of events of the Band to each active/potentially active members, the updating and submission of new members information to the Zuhrah business office on a timely manner, the sending of all correspondence to members at the request of the president and the reading and posting of all incoming correspondence related to the general membership at each slated business meeting.

MEMBERSHIP
To join the ZOB you must be a member in good standing in both of the following:
Masonic Lodge
Shrine of North America

REQUIREMENTS
The new candidate must have an interest in music, fun, and fellowship.
He must enjoy helping children.