Ben Ali Shrine Units
Our Units and Clubs meet and have functions on a monthly bases. The Men and their Ladies of the Units/Clubs are the heart beat of Ben Ali and we could not function without them. If you have a special interest that you feel others may also enjoy you can also start up a Unit.
Many Units are active in 20 plus parades in Northern California. The zany Keystone Cops, and the always funny Shrine Clowns, Cibara Motor Corps, Go-Karts, the Wrecking Crew. We have something for everyone and no matter what you enjoy or where you live in Northern California we have a place for you.
For more information contact the Shrine office at 916-920-4107
Many Units are active in 20 plus parades in Northern California. The zany Keystone Cops, and the always funny Shrine Clowns, Cibara Motor Corps, Go-Karts, the Wrecking Crew. We have something for everyone and no matter what you enjoy or where you live in Northern California we have a place for you.
For more information contact the Shrine office at 916-920-4107
BandPresident/Secretary - Tip Kindel
Vice President - Secretary - ClownsPresident - Al Schafer
Vice President - Robert Matson Secretary - Dennis Davis Lions HeadPresent - Norm Clow
Vice President - Phillip Chew Secretary - Ted McCade Motor EscortCaptain - Larry Born
1st Lt. - Ken Lopez Adjutant/Treasure - Tom Pittman Peace OfficersExec. Officer Co-Chief - Hal Barker, PP
Co-Chief/Commander - Ron Allen Treasure - Bill Brewer |
Cibara Motor Corps
Captain - Art Hawkins
1st Lt. - Ralph Sahagun Secretary - Joe LaPilusa Keystone CopsCaptain - John Clover
1st Lt. - Jon Glen Secretary - John Timblin Marching PatrolCaptain - John Scofield
1st Lt. - Don McCracken Adjutant - Tom Tompkins Oriental BandSultan - Richard Heins
Rajah - David Glass Keeper of the Scroll - Tom Krummel Pipes and DrumsAdjutant - Don Roby
Sgt. Major - James "Skip" Watt Secretary - Bob Staib |
Classic AutoPresident - Leigh Leidig
Vice President - Steve "Doc" Larson Secretary - Bob Jackson Legion of HonorCommander - Gary Brown
Senior Vice Commander - Dusty Deryck Adjutant - Phil Thulander Past MastersPresident - Tom Tompkins
Vice President - Steve Larson Secretary/Treasurer - George Walrath Wrecking CrewPresident -
Vice President - Rich Lawrie Secretary - Chris Chediak PurveyoursPresident - Mario Balbiani
Secretary / Treasurer - Stan Solid |
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Band
The Band is over 90 years old and one of the original Units when Ben Ali Shrine formed. The Band is made up of about three dozen talented musicians who perform concerts at Shriner's Hospital for children in Sacrament and for ceremonials, stated meetings and other activities to support Ben Ali Shrine. The Band is an authorized and chartered Unit of Ben Ali Shrine, interested musicians may request membership of band director.
Cibara Motor Corps
Cibara Motor Corp consists of diverse backgrounds who exemplify Masonic values. We are Shriner's who like to ride 30 miles an hour 3 inches off the ground. We participate in multiple parades from April through December. We thrill and entertain the crowds with precision teamwork on the ground. We have kart practices several times throughout the season, as well as work days to perform maintenance and repairs (these are weekend days). We also participate in community events on behalf of the Shrine such as Kings games and the Shrine Bowl. Karts are provided by and property of Cibara.
Classic Auto
We consider ourselves a "family" unit, with our cars being the focal point of our interests. We enjoy displaying our cars in parades, escorting dignitaries and using them to advertise the Shrine Hospital for Children. The primary priorities of the Ben Ali Classic Auto Unit are to participate in Shrine events, and help spread the word about Shriner's Hospital for Kids, along with camaraderie and fun, which helps us to reach our goal of supporting the Hospitals.
Clowns
We are a group of Shriner's that are committed to making kids laugh and have fun doing it. Balloon animals can be the highlight to a child and we are in the highlight business. The Clowns participate in local and out-of-town parades as well as local community functions. We want to keep the Shrine name out in the community and make people aware of our great hospital and what they do.
Keystone Cops
The Keystone Cop Patrol has been actively adding colorful excitement to the Great Sacramento Valley for over 50 years. We dress as typical policeman of the 1920's movies with outfits that are modeled like English "bobby", with a long brass-buttoned overcoat. We carry long nightsticks that we (more often than not) whap ourselves with, rather than anyone else. The Keystone Cops were very slapstick-like, relying on speed and numbers to achieve their comedy, rather than sophisticated wit. Our motto in "WE Play So Children May". Check out our Website here Keystone Cops.
Legion of Honor
We are a Unit made up of military veterans that served Honorably. A major goal is to continue the love of country that we all served in defense of. The Ben Ali Shrine Legion of Honor membership requirements are that a Noble have an Honorable Discharge from any of the branches of the U. S. military services. The unit has winter and summer dress uniforms which are very distinctive, and participates in parades and formal Shrine events as well as other duties as requested by other Units and Clubs as well as the Potentate. It should go without saying that another objective of the Legion is to support the Shrine network of Hospitals for Children. Check out our Website here Legion of Honor.
Lions Head
The Lions Head Unit is the only group within Shriner's International that uses the Chinese lion and dragon theme to publicize and support the Shrines Hospital for Children. In 1956 several Chinese-American and non-Chinese Shriner's from Sacramento wanted to create a unique parade unit that featured the Chinese lion dance. Two years later, the Lion Head Unit was officially chartered by Ben Ali Shrine. Our mission is to support both our Hospital and the Ben Ali Shrine by appearing in public performances and community parades with our Lion Head Heads and Dragon parade float.
Motor Escort
The Motor Escort leads all of the Shrine Units & Clubs in all Command Parades. We participate in about 12 parades each year. We also help with parking and security at the Activities Building for the various functions at the Ben Ali Shrine. The Unit was formed in 1945 and made a Shrine Unit in 1950. At that time it consisted of active and retired law enforcement officers; however, any Shriner who has a motor cycle license can become a Motor Escort member. We are looking for a few more good men to help fill our few empty motorcycles. The Motor Escort meets the second Sat of the even numbered months, from 9am until noon with a business meeting and riding practice, weather permitting, after which we take our wives to lunch.
Oriental Band
The Ben Ali Oriental Band participates in the Shrine functions including the Ceremonials and Parades as well as an annual Jamboree with other Oriental Bands. We perform on Musettes (a reed instrument), Tambourines, Glockenspiel and a variety of Percussive Instruments. We provide free lessons and furnish most of your band dress and summer uniforms. Our Dinner Uniform consisting of the Red Jackets, White Shirt and Black Pants are on your own. (but we do issue great looking musical note ties).
Patrol
We are a marching unit that attends all command parades and we present the colors at all stated meeting, the unit also provides the Potentate his honor guard when requested. The Patrol provides your uniform and the unit fez, so their is no out of pocket expense except your installation expense.
Past Masters
We are Past Masters of the Masonic Lodge and we preform the degree work for the lodges when requested by them.
Peace Officers
We are made up of both retired and active law enforcement personnel that have common interests to protect and serve; we meet on a regular basis to better serve the Shrine Hospital and the communities in Northern California. We welcome all Shriner's with a background in the area of Law enforcement, which would include Prison personnel, probation departments, security personnel, Police and Sheriff Officers.
Purveyors
We are a group of Nobles that like having fun and enjoys cooking for others for the benefit of the Ben Ali Temple and ultimately the Shriner's Hospital for Children. We cook the Stated Meeting dinners for the benefit of Ben Ali Temple and for such other events as determined by the Purveyors. Our goal is to provide consistent, quality meals to Ben Ali Nobles and their guests. We have no dues and the only requirement for membership is a desire to have fun, cook or learn to cook for groups.
Pipes and Drums
The purpose of the Pipes and Drums is to promote Shrinedom and advance the interest in Pipes and Drums through participating in parades, ceremonials and other activities. Exhibiting the colors in both Gaelic Bagpipe music and dress of the kilt and to aid in the supporting the Shriner's Children's Hospitals, Hospital Transportation Fund and Ben Ali as a whole.
Wrecking Crew
Formed in 1928. The Wrecking Crew 45 members have the important responsibility in providing for the portion of the initiation ceremony commonly known as the “Second Section.” They construct, install, and operate the many clever devices that assist worthy candidates in the traditional journey across the “hot sands.” The ingenuity, resourcefulness and skill of the Wrecking Crew makes them a valuable adjunct of the Shrine Center activities. The Wrecking Crew Supports the Sacramento Northern California Shrine Hospital, attends all Shrine Center Command events and stages social functions throughout the year for its members and guest.
The Band is over 90 years old and one of the original Units when Ben Ali Shrine formed. The Band is made up of about three dozen talented musicians who perform concerts at Shriner's Hospital for children in Sacrament and for ceremonials, stated meetings and other activities to support Ben Ali Shrine. The Band is an authorized and chartered Unit of Ben Ali Shrine, interested musicians may request membership of band director.
Cibara Motor Corps
Cibara Motor Corp consists of diverse backgrounds who exemplify Masonic values. We are Shriner's who like to ride 30 miles an hour 3 inches off the ground. We participate in multiple parades from April through December. We thrill and entertain the crowds with precision teamwork on the ground. We have kart practices several times throughout the season, as well as work days to perform maintenance and repairs (these are weekend days). We also participate in community events on behalf of the Shrine such as Kings games and the Shrine Bowl. Karts are provided by and property of Cibara.
Classic Auto
We consider ourselves a "family" unit, with our cars being the focal point of our interests. We enjoy displaying our cars in parades, escorting dignitaries and using them to advertise the Shrine Hospital for Children. The primary priorities of the Ben Ali Classic Auto Unit are to participate in Shrine events, and help spread the word about Shriner's Hospital for Kids, along with camaraderie and fun, which helps us to reach our goal of supporting the Hospitals.
Clowns
We are a group of Shriner's that are committed to making kids laugh and have fun doing it. Balloon animals can be the highlight to a child and we are in the highlight business. The Clowns participate in local and out-of-town parades as well as local community functions. We want to keep the Shrine name out in the community and make people aware of our great hospital and what they do.
Keystone Cops
The Keystone Cop Patrol has been actively adding colorful excitement to the Great Sacramento Valley for over 50 years. We dress as typical policeman of the 1920's movies with outfits that are modeled like English "bobby", with a long brass-buttoned overcoat. We carry long nightsticks that we (more often than not) whap ourselves with, rather than anyone else. The Keystone Cops were very slapstick-like, relying on speed and numbers to achieve their comedy, rather than sophisticated wit. Our motto in "WE Play So Children May". Check out our Website here Keystone Cops.
Legion of Honor
We are a Unit made up of military veterans that served Honorably. A major goal is to continue the love of country that we all served in defense of. The Ben Ali Shrine Legion of Honor membership requirements are that a Noble have an Honorable Discharge from any of the branches of the U. S. military services. The unit has winter and summer dress uniforms which are very distinctive, and participates in parades and formal Shrine events as well as other duties as requested by other Units and Clubs as well as the Potentate. It should go without saying that another objective of the Legion is to support the Shrine network of Hospitals for Children. Check out our Website here Legion of Honor.
Lions Head
The Lions Head Unit is the only group within Shriner's International that uses the Chinese lion and dragon theme to publicize and support the Shrines Hospital for Children. In 1956 several Chinese-American and non-Chinese Shriner's from Sacramento wanted to create a unique parade unit that featured the Chinese lion dance. Two years later, the Lion Head Unit was officially chartered by Ben Ali Shrine. Our mission is to support both our Hospital and the Ben Ali Shrine by appearing in public performances and community parades with our Lion Head Heads and Dragon parade float.
Motor Escort
The Motor Escort leads all of the Shrine Units & Clubs in all Command Parades. We participate in about 12 parades each year. We also help with parking and security at the Activities Building for the various functions at the Ben Ali Shrine. The Unit was formed in 1945 and made a Shrine Unit in 1950. At that time it consisted of active and retired law enforcement officers; however, any Shriner who has a motor cycle license can become a Motor Escort member. We are looking for a few more good men to help fill our few empty motorcycles. The Motor Escort meets the second Sat of the even numbered months, from 9am until noon with a business meeting and riding practice, weather permitting, after which we take our wives to lunch.
Oriental Band
The Ben Ali Oriental Band participates in the Shrine functions including the Ceremonials and Parades as well as an annual Jamboree with other Oriental Bands. We perform on Musettes (a reed instrument), Tambourines, Glockenspiel and a variety of Percussive Instruments. We provide free lessons and furnish most of your band dress and summer uniforms. Our Dinner Uniform consisting of the Red Jackets, White Shirt and Black Pants are on your own. (but we do issue great looking musical note ties).
Patrol
We are a marching unit that attends all command parades and we present the colors at all stated meeting, the unit also provides the Potentate his honor guard when requested. The Patrol provides your uniform and the unit fez, so their is no out of pocket expense except your installation expense.
Past Masters
We are Past Masters of the Masonic Lodge and we preform the degree work for the lodges when requested by them.
Peace Officers
We are made up of both retired and active law enforcement personnel that have common interests to protect and serve; we meet on a regular basis to better serve the Shrine Hospital and the communities in Northern California. We welcome all Shriner's with a background in the area of Law enforcement, which would include Prison personnel, probation departments, security personnel, Police and Sheriff Officers.
Purveyors
We are a group of Nobles that like having fun and enjoys cooking for others for the benefit of the Ben Ali Temple and ultimately the Shriner's Hospital for Children. We cook the Stated Meeting dinners for the benefit of Ben Ali Temple and for such other events as determined by the Purveyors. Our goal is to provide consistent, quality meals to Ben Ali Nobles and their guests. We have no dues and the only requirement for membership is a desire to have fun, cook or learn to cook for groups.
Pipes and Drums
The purpose of the Pipes and Drums is to promote Shrinedom and advance the interest in Pipes and Drums through participating in parades, ceremonials and other activities. Exhibiting the colors in both Gaelic Bagpipe music and dress of the kilt and to aid in the supporting the Shriner's Children's Hospitals, Hospital Transportation Fund and Ben Ali as a whole.
Wrecking Crew
Formed in 1928. The Wrecking Crew 45 members have the important responsibility in providing for the portion of the initiation ceremony commonly known as the “Second Section.” They construct, install, and operate the many clever devices that assist worthy candidates in the traditional journey across the “hot sands.” The ingenuity, resourcefulness and skill of the Wrecking Crew makes them a valuable adjunct of the Shrine Center activities. The Wrecking Crew Supports the Sacramento Northern California Shrine Hospital, attends all Shrine Center Command events and stages social functions throughout the year for its members and guest.
