President’s Message
 
April 2009

     Well...here it is April already. The year 2009 is flying by. It has been a busy year so far. The Beach Bob Valentine’s party was a success, because of so many members coming out to help that night. There is no way that I can possibly name everyone that helped out that night, but you know who you are. It could not have happened without every ONE of you! Thank you, thank you , thank you.

     Some of you may have been listening to 103.3FM between 10:00am and 2:00pm lately, if you have not then you need to. The Hollywood Starlight Show with J.D. Micals and Tequila Sheila are trying to help the Greenville Shrine Club by bringing some musical legends to the club. The first one will be on May 16th with Gene Watson and Bobby Bare. Please come out and support this concert, and hopefully there will be many more.

     Our Friday night dinners this year have been a huge success. If you have not been out on Friday nights this year, please do come and enjoy a great meal. It has been possible only because of all the help in the kitchen and out front with Dale, Bobby, Mikey, and Timi. Of course Marlo takes care of you out front. I thank each and every one of you from the bottom of my heart.

     Please remember our Tuesday night dinners with the Ladies Auxiliary putting some of the best home cooked meals out for you. I personally do not know what any club would do without the Ladies tremendous help at all of the events at every club, but more especially ours. I cannot thank you Ladies enough for all that you do, we could not do it without your help.

     I also want to thank David Wilkins, Brian Wilkins, and James Bailey for all of their hard work in putting in the new doors for the ball room. Wade Strong for all of the painting that he has done. Rick Stroud, Carl Nix, and Joe Cole for all the repairs that they have done. I cannot name everyone that has done so much this year.

     Please remember that the Shrine is a brotherhood and it takes all of us working together to make it work. Let’s remember to make 2009 the year to shine.

Fraternally Yours,
Rick Pruitt
Greenville Shrine Club
 

APRIL’S MEMBER OF THE MONTH

Johnnie “JB” Beasley Jr.
Congratulations, and please enjoy your convenient Member of the Month parking space at the club!

Coming Events

Friday night Dinner and Karaoke:

The food and the crowd have gotten bigger and better! If you haven’t been out to a Friday Night dinner this year your missing out!

Dining Room opens at 4 PM, Dinner served 6-9 PM, karaoke entertainment provided by Dale Norris Starts up right at 9PM.

April 25th (and the last Sat. of every month)  Meet us at the downstairs bar at 6:30 PM for Karaoke with Don Tucker. Plan to sing the night away joined by good friends and great fellowship. Bring a covered dish or any of your favorite goodies if you’d like– we love it when you cook!

May 16th– Come Join us in the ballroom at 8 PM on May 16th for a great classic country western concert. Starlight Entertainment Presents: Honky Tonk Nights
featuring Bobby Bare and Gene Watson.
Tickets are $40.00 a person, and your ticket
reserves your seat at the event. Call: 864-546-0302

Beef Giv-A-Way

Tickets are on sale now for your chance to win 250-300 lbs. of Gov. Inspected Beef, processed and cut to the winners specifications! ALL TICKET PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT THE SHRINERS HOSPITAL! ( Thank you Randy Coggins)

You need not be present to win!
Grab your ticket for just $20 today!

Ladies Auxiliary Tuesday Night Dinner Menu

April 14th– Hamburgers, Baked Beans, Cole Slaw, and Dessert
April 21st– BBQ Chicken, Fried Okra, Potato Salad, Rolls, and Dessert
April 28th- Fried Fish, French Fries, Cole Slaw, Hushpuppies, and Dessert

May 5th– Spaghetti, Fresh Garden Salad, Garlic Bread, and Dessert

You Don’t Want To Miss These Nights!
Thank You Ladies For Your Delicious Meals!
Dinner is Only $6.00 a Person and Serving Starts Between 6:30 and 7 PM.

HONKY TONK NIGHTS May 16th @ GSC

Bobby Bare (left) is known for songs such as “Detroit City”, “500 Miles from home”, Four Strong Winds”. ”Millers Cave”, “Sylvia’s Mother”,”Marie Laveau”, Alimony”, “Come Sundown”, “Please Don’t Tell Me How The Story Ends”, and “That’s how I Got to Memphis.” Bare is also credited for introducing Waylon Jennings

Gene Watson ‘s (right) newest album was recently released back in 2007, “In A Perfect World”, and was considered one of the best country recordings of the year by the country music industry. Back in the late 70s he broke into the industry with “Where Love Begins”, “Paper Rosie”, “Nothing Sure Looked Good On You”, and “Farewell Party”. He recorded the #1 Billboard hit “Fourteen Carat Mind” , and later “Memories to Burn”. Earlier this year, 2009, he opened up the “Paisley Party “ tour performances with Brad Paisley, a fellow Shriner


Manager’s Corner

I’ve wanted to bring the Sunshine Report back to GSC for some time now, and with the world turned upside down like it is, I feel there is no better time than the present. If you know anyone whom is sick please call 864-244-6200 and let me know so we can keep them in our prayers and get by to see them. Please add Rosco Timms and Minnie Smith to your personal list. Also, please never hesitate to call me if there’s anything I could do for you! Sincerely,

Dominique Cheney