Saturday, 13 March, at 11:00 a.m. (muster); 12:00 noon (step-off):

Elmhurst’s Saint Patrick’s Day parade. As always in Elmhurst, you will have to find Petey & the trailer in our surprise staging area somewhere along the couple of miles of Spring Road betwixt Saint Charles & Butterfield Roads, and then park your car on an adjacent residential street. The parade starts at Spring Road & Wilson Street, and proceeds north. Uniform is red WSSC parade shirt and wear your fez! Roaring ‘57s jacket or old-style WSSC jacket is optional, or you can wear a blue or black sweatshirt under your blue parade shirt. Bring white trousers in case you draw marching duty. Please click here to review the protocol guide, with useful reminders about fez wear and parade cars. Email Petey to let him know you’ll be there to drive a Roaring ‘57, march, carry the banner, provide a convertible, or ride in a convertible.

Saturday Evening, at 6:30-8:30 p.m. (open libations); 7:30 p.m. (dinner begins):

33d Annual Medinah Shriners’ Dixieland night. In the main ballroom of our Medinah Shrine Centre, located at 550 North Shriners Drive, in Addison. Musical entertainment and dancing all evening. For US$55.00 per person with reservation (US$70.00 at the door if available - the last three years have been sold out), you get your choice of fish or Shrinedom's largest cut of prime beef.  Proceeds benefit the Medinah Shriners and are not deductible. Tables of eight in the Music Room or ten in the main dining room are available. Reserve now, as it sold out last year. Dress is casual attire with fez. Ladies and guests are welcome. Click here for an informative flier and reservation form.

Saturday Evening, 20 March, at 4:45 pm (reception in conference centre foyer atrium); 6:00 (introduction of Divan & Cabiri in grand ballroom); 6:45 (dinner); 8:30-11:00 entertainment & dancing); 11:30-? (hospitality suites open):

Medinah Potentate’s Ball. At the Hyatt Regency O'Hare (by Nobles' popular request), located at 9300 Bryn Mawr Avenue, in Rosemont. The hotel recently completed a 61-million-dollar renovation; everything is new. Dance to the music of The New Odyssey Band. Tickets are US$99.00 per person. Parking is free. Units, committees and Shrine clubs will be able to have their own hospitality rooms like in the good old days. Rooms are available at the "Medinah Potentates Ball" discount rate for US$85.00; ring the Hyatt at 847-696-1234. Menu will be posted once published. Nobles’ dress is black tie (for those of you from Rio Linda, ‘black tie’ means a tuxedo [preferred] or a dark suit & solid-colour tie [acceptable]) and, of course, your fez! Ladies’ dress is eveningwear. Click here for an informative flier and reservations form. Deadline for reservations is 5 March 2010.

Sunday, 21 March, at 6:00 or 6:45 a.m.:

Shriners Hospitals for Children volunteer crew at Shamrock Shuffle, morning (start times vary by crew, see registration), in Grant Park, on Chicago's lakefront.  Our Shriners Hospitals for Children Chicago Unit have asked for our help toward providing the eighty volunteers they need in order for the Hospital to receive charity monies from the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle Run.  Each volunteer shift lasts three or four hours and is open to nobles, ladies, family & friends. Let's all get out there on time and provide hands in order to help our kids.  Volunteers will work the gear check under a huge tent. Gear check is like a coat check, but for bags of coats & food etc. that the runners won't wear or carry whilst running.  Do not wear your fez; each volunteer will be given a swell yellow Shriners Hospitals for Children ball-cap. Volunteers will also be fed a nice box lunch, and the portable latrines are conveniently close our tent.  Click here to register; the password is shriners (all lower-case).  Email Cathleen Himes for more information.

Wednesday Evening, 7 April, at 6:30 p.m.:

monthly WSSC stag dinner, at our Medinah Shrine Centre, located at 550 North Shriners Drive, in Addison. Wear your fez or pay the fine. And remember that jeans, shorts and t-shirts (as outerwear) are prohibited in the Oasis and in the banquet halls. To ensure we have the proper amount of space and food, please email 3rd Vice President, Noble Glenn Player. Board members are required to attend, and will be charged for the meal unless you let Glenn know that you will not be there.

Saturday, 10 April, at 9:00 a.m.:

Hoffman Estates' Tartan Day parade. Muster at 9:00 a.m. in the parking lot of ADP, located at 1950 Hassell Road, in Hoffman Estates; don’t be late, as the streets close at 9:00.  Uniform is red WSSC parade shirt and wear your fez! Bring white trousers in case you draw marching duty. Please click here to review the protocol guide, with useful reminders about fez wear and parade cars. Email Petey to let him know you’ll be there to drive a Roaring ‘57, march, carry the banner, provide a convertible, or ride in a convertible.

Wednesday Evening, 14 April, at 6:30 p.m.:

West Suburban Shrine Club’s dinner with our ladies, at Casey's Resturant & Bar, located at 415 East North Avenue, in Lombard. Wear your fez or pay the fine.  For more information, email Noble Keith Olson.  To ensure we have the proper amount of space and food, please email 3rd Vice President, Noble Glenn Player.

Friday Evening, 16 April (exact time to be announced):

Reception for the Imperial Potentate & Illinois Grand Master, at our Medinah Shrine Centre, located at 550 North Shriners Drive, in Addison. Imperial Sir Jack H. Jones and Most Worshipful Grand Master Richard L. Swaney will be honoured at a joint reception and dinner. All Grand Lodge line officers will be in attendance. All Illinois Scottish Rite and York Rite officers have been invited, along with all current potentates of GLSA temples. Price is US$40.00 per person; tickets for Medinah candidates for the next day's ceremonial (and their ladies) are only US$20.oo per person. Attendance is strictly limited to the first five hundred paid reservations. Don't miss out on this historic event. Reserve by calling Bonnie in the office at 630-889-1400.

Saturday, 17 April, at 8:00 a.m. (registration & tours); 9:00 (stated meeting); 10:00 (ceremonial); 11:00 (potentate’s pageant); 12:30 (lunch):

Medinah Shriners’ stated meeting and full-form ceremonial. At our Medinah Shrine Centre, located at 550 North Shriners Drive, in Addison. Bring your dues card. Guests of honour include Imperial Sir Jack H. Jones, Most Worshipful Grand Master Richard L. Swaney, Most Excellent Grand High Priest Joseph H. Santisteban, Most Illustrious Grand Master Earl F. Wys, and Right Eminent Grand Commander Joseph W. Lucas. Let’s make them and Medinah’s new nobles feel welcome; let them know they are in the company of brothers on this side of the hot sands! Demonstrate to them the glory and fellowship that are the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, Medinah Shriners, and the West Suburban Shrine Club! Because of the potentate’s pageant, please wear your red WSSC shirt and slacks (not denim) (bring white trousers in case you draw marching duty). No jeans nor t-shirts (as outerwear); each is forbidden. Are you a Master Mason who would like to join us? Click here to contact Medinah's 2nd Ceremonial Master (& West Suburban Shrine Club’s webmaster), Noble Dave Miley. Find out more about the Shrine here!

Sunday, 18 April, at 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon:

Medinah Shriners’ all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast & huge bake sale. Open to the public. In the main ballroom of our Medinah Shrine Centre, located at 550 North Shriners Drive, in Addison. Breakfast includes pancakes, eggs, sausages, coffee, milk, and orange juice. The price is only US$6.00 for adults & children twelve years of age and older, and US$3.00 for children aged two to eleven years. Proceeds benefit the Medinah Shriners and are not deductible. Click here for an informative flier.

Saturday, 24 April:

Hometown’s Baseball Parade (9:00 a.m. muster), kicking off their spring-summer little league baseball season. Assemble at 9:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Loretto Church, located at 8925 S. Kostner Avenue, in Hometown, there is parking behind the church. Uniform is red WSSC parade shirt and wear your fez! Bring white trousers in case you draw marching duty. Please click here to review the protocol guide, with useful reminders about fez wear and parade cars. Email Petey to let him know you’ll be there to drive a Roaring ‘57, march, carry the banner, provide a convertible, or ride in a convertible.

Day at the races with West Suburban Shrine Club. (doors open 11:00 a.m.; brunch buffet served 11:30-2:00) At Hawthorne Horse Racing Course, located at 3501 South Laramie Avenue, in Cicero. As you watch the ponies, enjoy a 2˝-hour brunch buffet, featuring an omelette station, breakfast essentials, pasta, fajitas, carving station, Asian stir fry, assorted salads, and fruit. All of this is yours for the low, low price of US$28.00 per person or US$54.00 per pair. Reservations are due no later than 12 April. Click here for an informative flier and reservations form.

Friday-Sunday, 30 April – 2 May:

Medinah Shriners’ annual onion sale. West Suburban Shrine Club will sell sweet Vidalia^® onions at the following locations:

Emerald Bay Jewelry and Design, located at 3749 Grand Boulevard, in Brookfield; and

Willowbrook Lanes, located at 735 Plainfield Road, in Willowbrook.

Our tentative schedule will be from 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., on Friday, and from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, or until we sell out, whichever comes first. Click here for delicious gourmet recipes and Vidalia® Onion Committee recipes for your Vidalia® onions. Proceeds inure to the benefit of the Medinah Shriners and are not deductible.

Wednesday Evening, 5 May, at 6:30 p.m.:

WSSC Cinco de Mayo dinner with the ladies, at our Medinah Shrine Centre, located at 550 North Shriners Drive, in Addison. Wear your fez or pay the fine. And remember that jeans, shorts and t-shirts (as outerwear) are prohibited in the Oasis and in the banquet halls. To ensure we have the proper amount of space and food, please email 3rd Vice President, Noble Glenn Player. Board members are required to attend, and will be charged for the meal unless you let Glenn know that you will not be there.

Saturday, 15 May, at 11:00 a.m. (reception & cash bar); 12:00 noon (luncheon); 1:30 (fashion show):

Medinah Shriners’ annual ladies luncheon & fashion show, in the grand ballroom of Drury Lane Oak Brook, located at 100 Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace. Tickets are US$50.00 per person, with tables of ten available. For reservations, please contact Lady Arlene Frank or Lady Coletta Baumann. Click here for an informative flier and reservation form. Proceeds benefit First Lady Pat Beidar's project at the Chicago Shriners Hospital. Reservations are due no later than 20 April. Click here for an informative flier and reservations form.

Monday, 31 May: We’ll split the unit into two teams of four cars each. Email Petey to let him know in which parade you want to be.

Wauconda’s Memorial Day parade. (9:00 a.m. muster) Medinah-wide participation. Muster at 9:00 a.m. at the Wauconda Public Works Garage, located on Main Street at North Avenue, in Wauconda. Uniform is your choice of red or blue WSSC parade shirt, and wear your fez! Bring white trousers in case you draw marching duty. An afterglow will be held at the American Legion Hall, located at 551 S Main Street, in Wauconda. Please click here to review the protocol guide, with useful reminders about fez wear and parade cars. Email Petey to let him know you’ll be there to drive a Roaring ‘57, march, carry the banner, provide a convertible, or ride in a convertible.

Itasca’s Memorial Day parade. Muster at 9:30 a.m. at Saint Matthew’s Church, located at 733 Catalpa Avenue, in Itasca. Uniform is your choice of red or blue WSSC parade shirt, and wear your fez! Bring white trousers in case you draw marching duty. Please click here to review the protocol guide, with useful reminders about fez wear and parade cars. Email Petey to let him know you’ll be there to drive a Roaring ‘57, march, carry the banner, provide a convertible, or ride in a convertible.

June or July (date & time to be announced):

WSSC Night at the Ballpark. Join West Suburban Shrine Club at Elfstrom Stadium in Geneva as the Kane County Cougars host the Beloit Snappers. For a low, low price to be announced, you can relax on the bus and get a hot-dog and soda-pop at the game. Snacks and beverages may also be served onboard (still being negotiated). Family and friends are very welcome. The location for the bus pick-up will be determined once we see who all is coming and from where, so it will be most convenient for all. To RSVP, call Petey at 708-790-9039 or email him by clicking here.

Wednesday Evening, 2 June, at 6:30 p.m.:

monthly WSSC stag dinner, at our Medinah Shrine Centre, located at 550 North Shriners Drive, in Addison. Wear your fez or pay the fine. And remember that jeans, shorts and t-shirts (as outerwear) are prohibited in the Oasis and in the banquet halls. To ensure we have the proper amount of space and food, please email 3rd Vice President, Noble Glenn Player. Board members are required to attend, and will be charged for the meal unless you let Glenn know that you will not be there.

Saturday, 5 June: We’ll split the unit into two teams of four cars each. Email Petey to let him know in which parade you want to be.

LaGrange’s Pet Parade. (8:30 a.m. muster) Special ladies’ parade; our ladies will form a cheering section for us. Drop off your lady before 8:30 a.m. at Jac’s Custom Sewing & Embroidery, located at 700 West Burlington Avenue, and muster at 8:30 a.m. at the WSSC trailer, located on East Maple Avenue, east of South LaGrange Road. Uniform is red WSSC parade shirt and wear your fez! Bring white trousers in case you draw marching duty. Bring your furry babies to the 62nd annual Pet Parade. Over 10,000 people attend the parade, held in conjunction with the “Experience La Grange Weekend,” which offers carnival rides catering to children, food and beverage vendors and various games of skill and chance. Children of all ages have delighted in one of the Western Suburbs’ most treasured events: America’s original Pet Parade! This colourful, crowd-pleasing event is sponsored by Pets and Pals Charities Ltd., and is truly one of a kind. We hope that you will join us to witness the pageantry. From children showcasing their pets, to marching bands, floats, and clowns, the Pet Parade provides wholesome fun and entertainment for the entire family. Please click here to review the protocol guide, with useful reminders about fez wear and parade cars. Email Petey to let him know you’ll be there to drive a Roaring ‘57, march, carry the banner, provide a convertible, or ride in a convertible.

Harvard's Milk Days parade. Muster at 12:00 noon in the factory parking lot of Harvard Farms, 201 Ratzlaff Street, in Harvard. Uniform is red WSSC parade shirt and wear your fez! Bring white trousers in case you draw marching duty. Milk Days is the longest running festival in the State of Illinois, having grown from a small hay wagon stage with street dancing, to a week of more than thirty events. The two-mile parade route through town is attended by thousands of people. Please click here to review the protocol guide, with useful reminders about fez wear and parade cars. Email Petey to let him know you’ll be there to drive a Roaring ‘57, march, carry the banner, provide a convertible, or ride in a convertible.

Sunday, 6 June:

Roselle's Rose Parade. Muster at 1:00 p.m. at a location to be announced, in Roselle. Uniform is blue WSSC parade shirt, and wear your fez! Bring white trousers in case you draw marching duty. More information will be posted when published. Please click here to review the protocol guide, with useful reminders about fez wear and parade cars. Email Petey to let him know you’ll be there to drive a Roaring '57, march, carry the banner, provide a convertible, or ride in a convertible.

Medinah Shriners’ annual picnic at the Brookfield Zoo. (9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (event); 12:00 noon – 2:00 p.m. (picnic buffet) [all times tentative, based upon previous years]) We're going back to the world-famous Brookfield Zoo, located at 8400 31st Street (south-west corner of 31st Street and 1st Avenue), in Brookfield [31st Street is a.k.a. “Oak Brook Road” to our DuPage County brethren]. This is a fantastic bargain and an outstanding event for the whole family. For only US$12.00 per adult, US$10.00 per child over 2 years of age, you get parking in the north lot, zoo admission, admission to the children’s zoo, the dolphin show (assuming Seven Seas renovations and reopening is on schedule), and a two-hour picnic buffet in the Oak Grove picnic area. The zoo has undergone extensive renovations and expansions over the past decade, with massive new exhibits opening each year. This year, the new bear habitat has recently opened. The dolphin show is anticipated to have reopened by then. Dress is casual and sans fez. Make your reservations straight away. There is a strict cut-off date [to be announced of for reservations; no Medinah packages will be available after that date. ring your family. Dress is casual.

Saturday, 19 June: We’ll split the unit into two teams of four cars each. Email Petey to let him know in which parade you want to be.

Libertyville Days parade. Muster at 9:00 a.m. in the parking lot at Butler Lake, located on Lake Street, approximately three blocks west of Brainerd Avenue, in Libertyville. This parade runs south on Milwaukee from the train station to Rockland Road, and features a vast collection of helium parade balloons, including a wildcat, airplane, Uncle Sam, puppies and goose. The parade is just one event in the impressive weekend of fun in the town. Click here for more information on Libertyville Days. Uniform is red WSSC parade shirt and wear your fez! Bring white trousers in case you draw marching duty. Please click here to review the protocol guide, with useful reminders about fez wear and parade cars. Email Petey to let him know you’ll be there to drive a Roaring ‘57, march, carry the banner, provide a convertible, or ride in a convertible.

Crescent City Anniversary parade. Muster at a time and location to be announced. Uniform is red WSSC parade shirt and wear your fez! Bring white trousers in case you draw marching duty. Please click here to review the protocol guide, with useful reminders about fez wear and parade cars. Email Petey to let him know you’ll be there to drive a Roaring ‘57, march, carry the banner, provide a convertible, or ride in a convertible.

Elk Grove Village Hometown parade. Muster at 5:00 p.m. in one of the parking lots, located on Touhy Avenue between Liveley Boulevard and Tonne Road, in Elk Grove Village. Uniform is red WSSC parade shirt and wear your fez! Bring white trousers in case you draw marching duty. Prepare yourself for “Star-Spangled Salute to America,” this year’s parade theme. The parade starts at Elk Grove Boulevard and Tonne Road, heading west of Elk Grove Boulevard and ending at Lions Drive by the high school. Each unit will reflect the theme. Please click here to review the protocol guide, with useful reminders about fez wear and parade cars. Email Petey to let him know you’ll be there to drive a Roaring ‘57, march, carry the banner, provide a convertible, or ride in a convertible.

Sunday, 20 June, at 12:00 noon (muster); 1:00 p.m. (kick-off):

Oswego’s PrairieFest parade. Muster at 12:00 noon at the Oswego Presbyterian Church, located at 1976 State Route 25, in Oswego. Uniform is blue WSSC parade shirt and wear your fez! The theme for this year’s PrairieFest parade has not been announced on the park district's website. Local entertainers, organisations and businesses join to make this the best hometown parade around. WSPY review stand will be in front of the Fire Barn on Main Street. Please click here to review the protocol guide, with useful reminders about fez wear and parade cars. Email Petey to let him know you’ll be there to drive a Roaring ‘57, march, carry the banner, provide a convertible, or ride in a convertible.

Sometime this Summer, (date & time to be announced):

WSSC trip to the Illinois Railroad Museum, located at 7000 Olson Road (no relation to Keith), in Union. Open to all nobles, ladies, and family. Details will be posted when published. The Illinois Railroad Museum is a sprawling campus of engines, passenger cars, equipment, trolleys, busses, subway trains, inter alia, and is the repository of the CTA's historical equipment.

Sunday, 27 June: We’ll split the unit into two teams of four cars each. Email Petey to let him know in which parade you want to be.

Geneva’s Swedish Days grand parade. (12:00 noon muster) Medinah-wide participation. Muster at 12:00 noon at, par usuál, the Kane County government centre, located at 719 South Batavia Avenue, in Geneva. Uniform is blue WSSC parade shirt, and wear your fez! Bring white trousers in case you draw marching duty. Step-off is at 1:00 from the forward staging area. This is a great parade; the spectators are out in force even on the hottest of days, and they love to see us. The streets are wide, with plenty of room for our best show formations. Where else can you see a combination lemonade stand / rubber chicken stand? As always, there will be an afterglow back at the Government Centre. Please click here to review the protocol guide, with useful reminders about fez wear and parade cars. Email Petey to let him know you’ll be there to drive a Roaring ‘57, march, carry the banner, provide a convertible, or ride in a convertible. Click here for more information.

Waukegan American Independence parade. Muster at 12:00 noon at Bowen Park. Parking is available near the intersection of Sheridan Road and Parmalee Place, in Waukegan. Please arrive early in light of major construction on Sheridan Road. We are number 32 out of 100 in this parade. Uniform is your choice of red or blue WSSC parade shirt and wear your fez! Bring white pants in case you draw marching duty. Please click here to review the protocol guide, with useful reminders about fez wear and parade cars. Email Petey to let him know you’ll be there to drive a Roaring ‘57, march, carry the banner, provide a convertible, or ride in a convertible.

Wednesday, 30 June, (precise times to be announced):

Southwest Side Shrine Club's 1st Annual golf outing, to benefit Shriners Hospitals for Children. At Silver Lake Country Club, located at 14700 South 82nd Avenue, in Orland Park. Open to nobles, ladies and guests. Many events on and off the course will provide opportunities to win prizes: Hole-in-one on each course, closest to the pin (men & women), longest put (men & women), longest drive (men & women), highest score (foursome), lowest score (foursome), straightest drive (men & women), betting holes, split-the-pot raffle at dinner, and a silent auction at dinner. Breakfast is at check-in, featuring doughnuts, rolls, coffee & more; lunch is on the course, with hot dogs, chips, pop, and beer; dinner consists of steaks barbecued to order on the patio, garden salad, baked potatoes, vegetables, a coffee table and more. There will be an open bar for three hours before, during and after dinner. Proceeds benefit the World's Greatest Philanthropy - Shriners Hospitals for Children. Click here for an informative flier.

Friday Evening, 2 July, 5:30 p.m. (muster):

Evergreen Park’s Independence Day parade. Muster at 5:30 p.m. at the at the Brother Rice High School parking lot, located at 99th Street and Pulaski Road, in Evergreen Park. From there, we’ll convoy up to the forward line-up point. Uniform is your choice of red or blue WSSC parade shirt, and wear your fez! Bring white trousers in case you draw marching duty. Email Petey to let him know you’ll be there to drive a Roaring ‘57, march, carry the banner, provide a convertible, or ride in a convertible.

Saturday-Thursday, 3-8 July:

136th annual Shrine Imperial Council session, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in fabulous Toronto, Ontario. Hosted by Ramses Shriners. Come and cheer on many of Medinah Shriners’ marching units as they compete to be the best in all the Shrine. Toronto, Ontario is starting to roll out the red carpet for you right now. The city is truly excited that the Shriners are coming to town. The people of Toronto love us for what we do for kids through our Shriners Hospitals, plus the parades and pageantry that we will display while we are there. “Toronto Unlimited” is the theme of your host city. It is one of the premier cities in North America in terms of cultures, the diversities of attractions, and opportunities for enjoyment. As they say, Toronto is a “world within a city.” Spend a few minutes clicking onto the links in the session’s web site to wet your appetite about coming here 3-8 July 2010. You’ll see why thousands upon thousands of Shriners went there in 1989 and made it the largest Imperial convention and longest Shrine parade ever! While there, see the famous Shrine Peace Memorial dedicated during the 1930 Imperial Council Session (and tentatively planned to be re-dedicated at this year's convention).

Sunday, 4 July. As usual, we’ll split the unit, with four cars in the North team and four cars in the West team. All teams will reassemble for Wheeling. Email Petey to let him know you’ll be available to drive a Roaring ‘57, march, carry the banner, provide a convertible, or ride in a convertible. He will assign teams based on everyone’s availability. For all teams, the uniform is your choice of red or blue WSSC parade shirt, and wear your fez! Bring white pants, as it is likely that all of us who are not driving the full-sized automobiles will draw a rotation of marching duty. Please click here to review the protocol guide, with useful reminders about fez wear and parade cars. Email Petey to tell him your availability:

North Team. Assemble at 7:00 a.m. in the parking lot of Simpkins Funeral Home, located at 6521 West Dempster Street, in Morton Grove (across from McDonald’s). You will park and be transported to the beginning of the Niles where the Roaring ‘57s will be waiting. We’ll drive the cars from the Niles parade to Skokie parade, to the Morton Grove parade, and then load up onto the trailer and go to Wheeling. Telephone Dave Huffman at 847-217-0220 for any information on these parades.

Niles’ Independence Day parade. Muster at 7:00 a.m. in the parking lot of Simpkins Funeral Home, located at 6521 West Dempster Street, in Morton Grove (across from McDonald’s). You will park and be transported to the beginning of the Niles where the Roaring ‘57s will be waiting.

Skokie’s Independence Day parade. Muster at 11:00; parade kicks off at 12:00 noon. Telephone Dave at 847-217-0220 for a muster point if you want to participate in this parade but can’t make Niles.

Morton Grove’s Independence Day parade. Muster at 1:30; parade kicks off at 2:30 p.m. Telephone Dave at 847-217-0220 for a muster point if you want to participate in this parade but can’t make Skokie.

Wheeling’s Independence Day parade. Muster at 5:00 p.m. at a location in Wheeling to be announced. The North and West teams will merge for a combined appearance in this parade.

South Team: We’ll meet up with the west team after Brookfield, and with the north team after the Lyons, and all go on to Wheeling.

Riverside’s Independence Day parade. Muster information to be posted when published.

Brookfield’s Independence Day parade. Muster at 9:00 a.m. on Garfield Avenue, west of Grand Boulevard, in Brookfield, if you are not attending the Riverside parade. The parade kicks off at 10 a.m. and proceeds down Grand Boulevard from Garfield Avenue to Brookfield Avenue ending at Kiwanis Park.

Oakbrook Terrace’s Independence Day parade. Muster at 11:00 a.m. in the parking lot of the Home Depot located at 17W734 22nd Street in Oakbrook Terrace.

Lyons’ Independence Day parade. Muster at 12:00 noon, if you can’t be in the Brookfield parade; telephone Petey at 708-790-9039 for a muster point. The West team will merge with the South team for this parade.

Wheeling’s Independence Day parade. Muster at 5:00 p.m. at a location in Wheeling to be announced. The North and West teams will merge for a combined appearance in this parade.

Monday, 5 July. We’ll split the unit into two teams of four cars each. Email Petey to tell him in which parade you want to participate. Please click here to review the protocol guide, with useful reminders about fez wear and parade cars.

Palatine’s Independence Day parade. Assemble at 9:00 a.m., in the commuter parking deck at the intersection of West Colfax and North Smith Streets, in Palatine. Uniform is red WSSC parade shirt and wear your fez!  Bring white pants in case you draw marching duty. Email Petey to let him know you’ll be there to drive a Roaring ‘57, march, carry the banner, provide a convertible, or ride in a convertible.

Crystal Lake’s Independence Day gala parade. Muster at 12:00 noon at the municipal parking lot, located at the intersection of East Woodstock Street and North Walkup Avenue, in Crystal Lake. Uniform is blue WSSC parade shirt and wear your fez! Bring white trousers in case you draw marching duty. Email Petey to let him know you’ll be there to drive a Roaring ‘57, march, carry the banner, provide a convertible, or ride in a convertible.

Saturday, 10 July, at 2:30 p.m.:

Glendale Heights Fest parade. Muster at 2:30 p.m. in the parking lot of Americana Elementary School, located at 1629 President Street, in Glendale Heights. Uniform is red parade shirt, and wear your fez! Bring white trousers in case you draw marching duty. Please click here to review the protocol guide, with useful reminders about fez wear and parade cars. Email Petey to let him know you’ll be there to drive a Roaring ‘57, march, carry the banner, provide a convertible, or ride in a convertible.

Sunday, 11 July. We’ll split the unit into two teams of four cars each. Email Petey to tell him in which parade you want to participate. Please click here to review the protocol guide, with useful reminders about fez wear and parade cars.

Dixon’s Petunia Festival parade. Muster at 12:00 noon at the parking lot of the Lee County Courthouse, located at 309 South Galena Avenue, in Dixon. Uniform is blue WSSC parade shirt and wear your fez! Bring white trousers in case you draw marching duty. Please click here to review the protocol guide, with useful reminders about fez wear and parade cars. Email Petey to let him know you’ll be there to drive a Roaring ‘57, march, carry the banner, provide a convertible, or ride in a convertible.

West Chicago’s Railroad Days parade. Muster at 12:00 noon in the parking lot of Turner Elementary School, located at 750 Ingalton Avenue, in West Chicago. Uniform is blue WSSC parade shirt, and wear your fez! Bring white trousers in case you draw marching duty. Please click here to review the protocol guide, with useful reminders about fez wear and parade cars. Email Petey to let him know you’ll be there to drive a Roaring ‘57, march, carry the banner, provide a convertible, or ride in a convertible.

Mundelein’s Community Days parade. Muster at a time and location to be announced. Uniform is blue WSSC parade shirt, and wear your fez! Bring white trousers in case you draw marching duty. Please click here to review the protocol guide, with useful reminders about fez wear and parade cars. Email Petey to let him know you’ll be there to drive a Roaring ‘57, march, carry the banner, provide a convertible, or ride in a convertible.

Wednesday Evening, 14 July (note the date change), at 6:30 p.m.:

monthly WSSC stag dinner, at our Medinah Shrine Centre, located at 550 North Shriners Drive, in Addison. Wear your fez or pay the fine. And remember that jeans, shorts and t-shirts (as outerwear) are prohibited in the Oasis and in the banquet halls. To ensure we have the proper amount of space and food, please email 3rd Vice President, Noble Glenn Player. Board members are required to attend, and will be charged for the meal unless you let Glenn know that you will not be there.

Saturday Evening, 17 July, (time to be announced):

First Lady Pat's 1950s Sock Hop, at our Medinah Shrine Centre, located at 550 North Shriners Drive, in Addison. Details will be posted when published. Remember that jeans, shorts and t-shirts (as outerwear) are prohibited in the Oasis and in the banquet halls.

Sunday, 18 July:

Medinah Shriners’ all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast & huge bake sale, at 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. Open to the Public. In the main ballroom of our Medinah Shrine Centre, located at 550 North Shriners Drive, in Addison. Breakfast includes pancakes, eggs, sausages, coffee, milk, and orange juice. The price is only US$6.00 for adults & children twelve years of age and older, and US$3.00 for children aged two to eleven years. Proceeds benefit the Medinah Shriners and are not deductible. Click here for an informative flier.

We may split the unit, with one team of four cars attending the Medinah car show, and the other team of four cars earning our keep at a parade:

Medinah Shriners’ 3rd Annual Car Show, at 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (open), 3:00 p.m. (trophies awarded). At our Medinah Shrine Centre, located at 550 North Shriners Drive, in Addison. All are welcome to enter (nobles, family, friends, neighbours, and the public). Enter your car for only US$15.00 (if postmarked no later than 10 July; otherwise, the registration fee is US$20.00). Food and beverages will be available; please leave your coolers at home. Proceeds benefit the Medinah Shriners and are not deductible. Click here for an informative flier and registration form to display your classic car. For more information, ring 630-899-1400. WSSC uniform is blue WSSC parade shirt, white trousers, and wear your fez! Email Petey to let him know you’ll be there.

McHenry Fiesta Days parade. Muster at 12:30 p.m. at the Metra station parking lot, located at 4005 Main Street, in McHenry; note that Main Street will be closed, so enter from Mill Street. Uniform is blue WSSC parade shirt and wear your fez! Bring white trousers in case you draw marching duty. Please click here to review the protocol guide, with useful reminders about fez wear and parade cars. Email Petey to let him know you’ll be there to drive a Roaring ‘57, march, carry the banner, provide a convertible, or ride in a convertible.

Saturday, 24 July: We’ll split the unit into two teams of four cars each. Email Petey to let him know in which parade you want to be.

Streamwood Summer Celebration parade. Muster at 9:30 a.m. in the parking lot of Streamwood Public Works facility, located at 565 South Bartlett Road, in Streamwood. Uniform is red WSSC parade shirt, and wear your fez! Bring white trousers in case you draw marching duty. Please click here to review the protocol guide, with useful reminders about fez wear and parade cars. Email Petey to let him know you’ll be there to drive a Roaring '57, march, carry the banner, provide a convertible, or ride in a convertible.

Algonquin Founders Days parade. Muster at 10:00 a.m. in the parking lot located at parking lot at the intersection of Route 31 (Main Street) and Huntington Drive, in Algonquin. Uniform is red WSSC parade shirt and wear your fez! Bring white trousers in case you draw marching duty. Please click here to review the protocol guide, with useful reminders about fez wear and parade cars. Email Petey to let him know you’ll be there to drive a Roaring '57, march, carry the banner, provide a convertible, or ride in a convertible.

Sunday, 25 July, at 10:30 a.m. (muster); 11:30 a.m. (step-off):

Lake Zurich’s Alpine Days parade. Muster at 10:30 a.m. in the parking lot of Paulus Park, located at 200 South Rand Road, in Lake Zurich. This is Lake County’s largest parade, with six trophies up for grabs. Alpine Days draws an estimated 10,000 people to the park for the three days of carnival rides, carnival games, food, fun family events and entertainment. The final day of the festival includes the Alpine parade down main Street. It is the biggest single event of the year in Lake Zurich. Uniform is blue WSSC parade shirt, and wear your fez! Bring white trousers in case you draw marching duty. Please click here to review the protocol guide, with useful reminders about fez wear and parade cars. Email Petey to let him know you’ll be there to drive a Roaring ‘57, march, carry the banner, provide a convertible, or ride in a convertible.

Sunday, 1 August, at 11:30 a.m. (muster) – Ladies Parade:

Ottawa’s Riverfest parade. Drop off your lady at the fire station, located at 301 West Lafayette Street. Muster at 11:30 a.m., at the U.S. Silica plant, located at 701 Boyce Memorial Drive, in Ottawa. We know this is further out than most of our parades, but we had such a great time the last few years, that we had to go back – plus they love us there! After we pack up the Roaring ‘57s, please join us as we caravan to a Dutch-treat afterglow, at Ripp’s Tavern, located at 311 North Main Street, in the neighbouring town of Ladd, and serving the best known US$4.00 fried chicken in LaSalle County. Mal and Mary Condie turned us onto this place three years ago, and it was fabulous. Uniform is blue parade shirt, and wear your fez! Bring white trousers in case you draw marching duty. Email Petey to let him know you’ll be there to drive a Roaring ‘57, march, carry the banner, provide a convertible, or ride in a convertible.

Wednesday Evening, 4 August, at 6:30 p.m.:

monthly WSSC stag dinner, at our Medinah Shrine Centre, located at 550 North Shriners Drive, in Addison. Wear your fez or pay the fine. And remember that jeans, shorts and t-shirts (as outerwear) are prohibited in the Oasis and in the banquet halls. To ensure we have the proper amount of space and food, please email 3rd Vice President, Noble Glenn Player. Board members are required to attend, and will be charged for the meal unless you let Glenn know that you will not be there.

Saturday, 7 August, exact time to be announced:

Medinah Shriners’ annual chilli cook-off. At our Medinah Shrine Centre, located at 550 North Shriners Drive, in Addison. Details will be posted when published. Proceeds benefit the Medinah Shriners and are not deductible. For more information, ring 630-899-1400.

Sunday, 8 August:

Mendota’s Sweet Corn Festival parade. Muster at a time and location to be announced. Uniform is blue parade shirt, and wear your fez! Bring white trousers in case you draw marching duty. Email Petey to let him know you’ll be there to drive a Roaring ‘57, march, carry the banner, provide a convertible, or ride in a convertible.

Roundy Jewel brunch. The Medinah Shriners honour those nobles who keep Medinah strong by sponsoring new nobles, and present them the Roundy Jewel and/or appurtenances thereto, at this annual brunch. At our Medinah Shrine Centre, located at 550 North Shriners Drive, in Addison. Named for Imperial Sir Frank C. Roundy, 1899-1900 Medinah Potentate and 1907-1908 Imperial Potentate, the jewel is scimitar-and-crescent-shaped, suspended from a neck ribbon of red, yellow and green. Subsequent awards are recognized by appurtenances in the shapes of coloured arches and a star, suspended below the crescent. Details will be posted when published.

Wednesday Evening, 18 August, at 6:30 p.m.:

West Suburban Shrine Club’s dinner with our ladies, at Bohemian Crystal, located at 639 Blackhawk Drive, in Westmont. Wear your fez or pay the fine.  For more information, email Noble Keith Olson.  To ensure we have the proper amount of space and food, please email 3rd Vice President, Noble Glenn Player.

Friday Evening, 20 August, at 5:00 p.m.:

Elburn Days parade. Muster at 5:00 p.m. at the grassy area near Lion’s Park on West South Street off of Route 47 (Main Street), in Elburn. Uniform is your choice of red or blue parade shirt, and wear your fez! Email Petey to let him know you’ll be there to drive a Roaring ‘57, march, carry the banner, provide a convertible, or ride in a convertible.

Wednesday Evening, 1 September, at 6:30 p.m.:

monthly WSSC stag dinner, at our Medinah Shrine Centre, located at 550 North Shriners Drive, in Addison. Wear your fez or pay the fine. And remember that jeans, shorts and t-shirts (as outerwear) are prohibited in the Oasis and in the banquet halls. To ensure we have the proper amount of space and food, please email 3rd Vice President, Noble Glenn Player. Board members are required to attend, and will be charged for the meal unless you let Glenn know that you will not be there.

Saturday, 4 September, at 9:00 a.m. (muster):

Lake In the Hills’ Summer Sunset Festival parade. Muster at 9:00 a.m. in the festival parking area located on Miller Road, east of Haligus Road, in Lake in the Hills; please note that Haligus Road and portions of Miller Road will close at 9:00 a.m. so please be on time or we will not be able to get to our line-up location. Uniform is red parade shirt, and wear your fez! Bring white trousers in case you draw marching duty. Please click here to review the protocol guide, with useful reminders about fez wear and parade cars. Email Petey to let him know you’ll be there to drive a Roaring ‘57, march, carry the banner, provide a convertible, or ride in a convertible.

Sunday, 5 September: We’ll split the unit into two teams of four cars each. Email Petey to let him know in which parade you want to be.

Frankfort’s Fall Festival parade. Muster at 12:00 noon in the parking area located at intersection of West Nebraska and South Locust Streets, in Frankfort. Uniform is blue parade shirt, and wear your fez! Bring white trousers in case you draw marching duty. Please click here to review the protocol guide, with useful reminders about fez wear and parade cars. Email Petey to let him know you’ll be there to drive a Roaring '57, march, carry the banner, provide a convertible, or ride in a convertible.

Buffalo Grove Days parade. Muster at 1:00 p.m. in the parking lot of Cooper Junior High School, located at 1050 Plum Grove Circle, in Buffalo Grove. Uniform is blue parade shirt, and wear your fez! Bring white pants in case you draw marching duty. Please click here to review the protocol guide, with useful reminders about fez wear and parade cars. Email Petey to let him know you’ll be there to drive a Roaring ‘57, march, carry the banner, provide a convertible, or ride in a convertible.

Monday, 6 September: We’ll spit the unit into two teams. Email Petey to let him know in which parade you want to participate.

Zion’s Jubilee Days / Labour Day parade. Medinah-wide participation. Assemble at 11:45 a.m. (the streets close 30 minutes later) in Shiloh Park on Bethel Boulevard, in Zion. The trailer will probably be in at Central Junior High School like the last few years, located at the corner of Bethel Boulevard and 27th Street. Parking should be available nearby at Shiloh Park School, located a couple of blocks away, at the corner of Gabriel Avenue and 27th Street. This is a one of our longer parades, starting in the park and weaving through several streets in town, it goes a couple of miles; the spectators are out in force, and they cheer loudly. The later streets are wide, with plenty of room for our best show formations, while the earlier streets are more intimate yet still wide enough for our loops and figure-eights. Afterwards, enjoy a refreshing afterglow. Bring both red and blue shirts, and we’ll either vote or mix-and-match; but, as always, wear your fez!  Bring white trousers in case you draw marching duty. Please click here to review the protocol guide, with useful reminders about fez wear and parade cars. Email Petey to let him know you’ll be there to drive a Roaring '57 march, carry the banner, provide a convertible, or ride in a convertible.

Schaumburg’s Septemberfest parade. Muster at a time to be announced, in the Jewel/Osco parking lot, located at the intersection of South Roselle Road and Wise Road, in Schaumburg. Bring both red and blue shirts, and we’ll either vote or mix-and-match; but, as always, wear your fez! Bring white trousers in case you draw marching duty. Please click here to review the protocol guide, with useful reminders about fez wear and parade cars. Email Petey to let him know you’ll be there to drive a Roaring '57, march, carry the banner, provide a convertible, or ride in a convertible.

Saturday, 11 September, at 10:00 a.m.:

Bloomingdale’s Septemberfest parade. Assemble at 10:00 a.m. in the parking lot of DuJardin School, located at 122 South Euclid Avenue, in Bloomingdale. The Medinah Shrine Centre is only a stone’s throw from Bloomingdale, so come out and show our neighbours who the Roaring ‘57s are and what we do! After the parade, enjoy musical performances, a motorcycle show, contests, and scholarship presentations. Uniform is red parade shirt, and wear your fez! Bring white trousers in case you draw marching duty. Please click here to review the protocol guide, with useful reminders about fez wear and parade cars. Email Petey to let him know you’ll be there to drive a Roaring ‘57, march, carry the banner, provide a convertible, or ride in a convertible.

Wednesday Evening, 15 September, at 6:30 p.m.:

West Suburban Shrine Club’s dinner with our ladies, at the famous White Fence Farm, located at 1376 Joliet Road, in Romeoville. Be sure also to see White Fence Farm’s antique car museum and collections of antique dolls & hood ornaments, the miniature train display, and the petting zoo. Nobles, please wear a sport coat, with necktie and fez. For more information, email Noble Keith Olson.  To ensure we have the proper amount of space and food, please email 3rd Vice President, Noble Glenn Player.

Sunday, 19 September: We'll split the unit into two teams of four cars each. Email Petey to let him know in which parade you want to participate.

Romeoville Founders Day parade. Assemble at 1:00 p.m. at a location to be announced, somewhere in Romeoville. Uniform is blue parade shirt, and wear your fez! Bring white trousers in case you draw marching duty. Please click here to review the protocol guide, with useful reminders about fez wear and parade cars. Email Petey to let him know you’ll be there to drive a Roaring ‘57, march, carry the banner, provide a convertible, or ride in a convertible.

Dwight’s Harvest Days parade. Muster at 12:00 noon, under the grain elevator. Take I-55 south to Dwight, exit onto Illinois Route 17 and turn left; turn left again onto Old U.S. Route 66 and follow the signs to the grain elevator. Click here for an approximate MapQuest map & directions. The parade kicks off with the 10th annual Basset Hound Waddle, where hundreds of bassets and their owners parade down Mazon Avenue. We know that Dwight is a bit of a drive, but they are providing a very generous honorarium for our attendance; there is also a carnival, craft show and a petting zoo, so bring the family and make a day of it. Uniform is blue parade shirt, and wear your fez! Bring white trousers in case you draw marching duty. Please click here to review the protocol guide, with useful reminders about fez wear and parade cars. Email Petey to let him know you’ll be there to drive a Roaring '57, march, carry the banner, provide a convertible, or ride in a convertible.

Saturday, 25 September, (muster time to be announced):

Great Lakes Shrine Association convention parade. Muster at a time and location to be announced, somewhere in Rockford. Details will be posted when published. Uniform is red parade shirt, and wear your fez! Bring white trousers in case you draw marching duty. Please click here to review the protocol guide, with useful reminders about fez wear and parade cars. Email Petey to let him know you’ll be there to drive a Roaring '57, march, carry the banner, provide a convertible, or ride in a convertible.

Sunday, 26 September:

Grundy County’s Corn Festival parade, in Morris. Assemble at 1:00 p.m. at Morris Community High School, located at 1000 Union Street, in Morris. Uniform is blue parade shirt, and wear your fez! Roaring ‘57s jacket or old-style WSSC jacket optional if the weather is cool or otherwise inclement, or you can wear a blue or black sweatshirt under your blue parade shirt. Bring white trousers in case you draw marching duty. Please click here to review the protocol guide, with useful reminders about fez wear and parade cars. Email Petey to let him know you’ll be there to drive a Roaring '57, march, carry the banner, provide a convertible, or ride in a convertible.

Wednesday Evening, 6 October, at 6:30 p.m.:

monthly WSSC stag dinner, at our Medinah Shrine Centre, located at 550 North Shriners Drive, in Addison. Wear your fez or pay the fine. And remember that jeans, shorts and t-shirts (as outerwear) are prohibited in the Oasis and in the banquet halls. To ensure we have the proper amount of space and food, please email 3rd Vice President, Noble Glenn Player. Board members are required to attend, and will be charged for the meal unless you let Glenn know that you will not be there.

Sunday, 10 October, at 12:00 noon:

Franklin Park’s Fall Fest parade. Assemble at 12:00 noon in the Metra parking lot on the south side of the tracks, located at approximately 3145 North Rose Street, in Franklin Park. Uniform is blue parade shirt, and wear your fez! Roaring ‘57s jacket or old-style WSSC jacket optional if the weather is cool or otherwise inclement, or you can wear a blue or black sweatshirt under your blue parade shirt. Bring white trousers in case you draw marching duty. Please click here to review the protocol guide, with useful reminders about fez wear and parade cars. Email Petey to let him know you’ll be there to drive a Roaring '57, march, carry the banner, provide a convertible, or ride in a convertible.

Thursday, 14 October – Tuesday, 26 October:

Potentate's Pilgrimage through the Panamá Canal, Join Illustrious Sir Jerry Wilson, his lady Pat Biedar, and your Medinah Shriners friends on a ten-day cruise aboard Coral Princess, with two pre-cruise nights in exciting Acapulco. Ports of call include Huatulco México, San Juan del Sur Nicaragua, Puntarenas Costa Rica, Fuerte Amador Panamá, Cristobal Panamá, and Ocho Rios Jamaica, disembarking at Fort Lauderdale. Ship activities include pools, fitness areas, internet, shopping, casinos, shows in the Universe Lounge, constant dining options, exclusive Medinah cocktail party, and much more. Meals and beverages aboard Coral Princess and at the Camino Real Acapulco Diamante are included. Click here for a complete brochure, price guide, and reservations form.

Saturday Evening, 16 October, (time to be announced):

Roaring '57s parade appreciation dinner, at a location to be announced. Details will be posted when published.

Sunday, 31 October, at 12:00 noon:

Sycamore’s Pumpkin Festival parade. Muster at 12:00 noon in the parking lot of Ideal Industries, located at 1200 Park Avenue, in Sycamore. They liked us so much last year, they had to have us back. In addition to the parade, the festival includes a carnival and craft show. Uniform is blue parade shirt, and wear your fez! Roaring ‘57s jacket or old-style WSSC jacket optional, or you can wear a blue or black sweatshirt under your blue parade shirt. Bring white trousers in case you draw marching duty. Please click here to review the protocol guide, with useful reminders about fez wear and parade cars. Email Petey to let him know you’ll be there to drive a Roaring ‘57, march, carry the banner, provide a convertible, or ride in a convertible.

Wednesday Evening, 3 November, at 6:30 p.m.:

monthly WSSC stag dinner, at our Medinah Shrine Centre, located at 550 North Shriners Drive, in Addison. Wear your fez or pay the fine. And remember that jeans, shorts and t-shirts (as outerwear) are prohibited in the Oasis and in the banquet halls. To ensure we have the proper amount of space and food, please email 3rd Vice President, Noble Glenn Player. Board members are required to attend, and will be charged for the meal unless you let Glenn know that you will not be there.

Saturday, 6 November, at 12:00 a.m. (muster):

Hillside’s Veterans’ Day parade. Assemble at 12:00 noon in the parking lot of Saint Domitilla’s Church, located at 605 North Hillside Avenue, in Hillside. Uniform is red parade shirt, and wear your fez! Roaring ‘57s jacket or old-style WSSC jacket optional, or you can wear a blue or black sweatshirt under your blue parade shirt. Bring white trousers in case you draw marching duty. Please click here to review the protocol guide, with useful reminders about fez wear and parade cars. Email Petey to let him know you’ll be there to drive a Roaring ‘57, march, carry the banner, provide a convertible, or ride in a convertible.

Saturday, 13 November, 1:00 p.m. (muster):

Wilmette Chamber of Commerce parade. Muster at 1:00 p.m. on Poplar Drive, south of Oakwood Avenue, in Wilmette. Uniform is red parade shirt, and wear your fez! Roaring ‘57s jacket or old-style WSSC jacket optional, or you can wear a red or black sweatshirt under your red parade shirt. Bring white pants in case you draw marching duty. Please click here to review the protocol guide, with useful reminders about fez wear and parade cars. Email Petey to let him know you’ll be there to drive a Roaring ‘57, march, carry the banner, provide a convertible, or ride in a convertible.

Sunday Evening, 14 November, (time to be announced):

West Suburban Shrine Club’s Past Presidents’ dinner. For West Suburban Shriners and our ladies. This is our annual formal dinner at which we honour our past presidents, at our Medinah Shrine Centre, located at 550 North Shriners Drive, in Addison. Wear your fez or pay the fine. Details will be posted when published. For more information, email Noble Keith Olson.

Friday Evening, 26 November, we’ll spit the unit into two teams. Email Petey to let him know in which parade you want to participate.

Westmont Frosty & Friends night parade. Muster at 5:15 p.m., at Fitz Werley Park, located at the intersection of East Traube Avenue and Warwick Avenue, in Westmont. Uniform is your choice of red or blue parade shirt, and wear your fez! Roaring ‘57s jacket or old-style WSSC jacket optional, or you can wear a red, black, or black sweatshirt under your red or blue parade shirt. Bring white trousers in case you draw marching duty. Please click here to review the protocol guide, with useful reminders about fez wear and parade cars. Email Petey to let him know you’ll be there to drive a Roaring ‘57, march, carry the banner, provide a convertible, or ride in a convertible.

Crystal Lake’s Festival of Lights night parade. Muster at 6:00 p.m. in the faculty parking lot of Crystal Lake Central High School, located at 45 West Franklin Street, in Crystal Lake. Uniform is your choice of red or blue parade shirt, and wear your fez! Roaring ‘57s jacket or old-style WSSC jacket optional, or you can wear a red, black, or black sweatshirt under your red or blue parade shirt. Bring white trousers in case you draw marching duty. Please click here to review the protocol guide, with useful reminders about fez wear and parade cars. Email Petey to let him know you’ll be there to drive a Roaring ‘57, march, carry the banner, provide a convertible, or ride in a convertible.

Wednesday Evening, 1 December, at 6:30 p.m.:

monthly WSSC stag dinner, at our Medinah Shrine Centre, located at 550 North Shriners Drive, in Addison. Wear your fez or pay the fine. And remember that jeans, shorts and t-shirts (as outerwear) are prohibited in the Oasis and in the banquet halls. To ensure we have the proper amount of space and food, please email 3rd Vice President, Noble Glenn Player. Board members are required to attend, and will be charged for the meal unless you let Glenn know that you will not be there.

Sunday, 5 December, at 8:00 a.m.:

Chicagoland Toys for Tots motorcycle parade. West Suburban Shriners will once again work the intersection of Ogden and Western Avenues, controlling traffic as each tier of several thousand motorcycles, fire trucks, Marine Corps HMMWVs, inter alia pass through on their way north from the Dan Ryan Woods at 83rd Street and Western Avenue, up to Foster Avenue and the Marine Reserve Centre, each one of them carrying toys for needy Chicago-area children. The Chicagoland Toys For Tots motorcycle parade is the largest motorcycle parade in the world, with tens of thousands of bikers – and runs for nearly nineteen miles along the world’s longest street (Western Avenue is 23˝ miles long within the city, plus several more miles in the suburbs). Please, no stuffed animals; this is due to health concerns (allergies & hygiene). Uniform is blue parade shirt and unit jacket – and, of course, your fez, so everyone will see the Shriners' participation! You will be issued an orange safety vest on site. Email Petey to let him know you’ll be there to help.

Friday Evening, 31 December 2010 – Saturday Morning, 1 January 2011, 8:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.:

Medinah Shriners’ annual New Year’s Eve party, at our Medinah Shrine Centre, located at 550 North Shriners Drive, in Addison.

Details and price will be posted when published. Proceeds inure to the benefit of the Medinah Shriners and are not deductible. Reservations are required; telephone 630-458-0200 for reservations and more information.

Contact the hotels directly for hotel reservations; some suggestions from the Medinah office are: Hilton Garden Inn next door at 630-691-0500 (special pricing at the Hilton Garden Inn if you mention Medinah Shriners' event); Wyndham Northwest (in Itasca) at 630-773-4000; Wyndham Garden Wood Dale at 630-860-2900.

Saturday, 1 January 2011, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.:

Medinah Shriners’ annual New Year brunch, at our Medinah Shrine Centre, located at 550 North Shriners Drive, in Addison. Start the new year with Medinah over a brunch fit for a king and queen. Details will be posted when published. Proceeds inure to the benefit of the Medinah Shriners and are not deductible. Reservations are required; call 630-458-0200 to RSVP.

Wednesday Evening, 5 January 2011, at 6:30 p.m.:

monthly WSSC stag dinner & annual officer election, at our Medinah Shrine Centre, located at 550 North Shriners Drive, in Addison. Wear your fez or pay the fine. And remember that jeans, shorts and t-shirts (as outerwear) are prohibited in the Oasis and in the banquet halls. To ensure we have the proper amount of space and food, please email 3rd Vice President, Noble Glenn Player. Board members are required to attend, and will be charged for the meal unless you let Glenn know that you will not be there.

Friday-Thursday, 1-7 July 2011:

137th annual Shrine Imperial Council session, in Denver, Colorado. Hosted by El Jebel Shrine. Come and cheer on many of Medinah Shriners’ marching units as they compete to be the best in all the Shrine. Click here for a full schedule.

Saturday Evening, 17 September 2011 (exact time to be announced):

Reception for York Rite Grand Presiding Officers, at our Medinah Shrine Centre, located at 550 North Shriners Drive, in Addison. The Most Excellent Grand High Priest of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of the State of Illinois, the Most Illustrious Grand Master of the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of the State of Illinois, and the Right Excellent Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of the State of Illinois will be honoured at a joint reception and dinner.

July 2012:

138th annual Shrine Imperial Council session, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Hosted by Oasis Shriners. Come and cheer on many of Medinah Shriners’ marching units as they compete to be the best in all the Shrine. Details will be posted when published.