Hadi Shriners are an organization that facilitates assistance to any child whose parents are unable to pay for needed surgical, medical and hospitals and is located in Evansville Indiana. Shriners Hospitals for Crippled Children are located throughout North America. These Orthopedic and Burn Hospitals are open to all children.

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Illustrious Potentate Ron Vanover	Native of Evansville, Indiana. Graduated from F.J. Reitz High School class of 1966. In 1968 he joined the Army at Fort Knox and served in Vietnam in 1968-1969. In 1970 he returned to his job as scheduler at Kent Plastic Co. and in 1978 he joined the Carpenters Local #90 Union. In 1981 Ron started to work for Wink Construction Inc. where he will retire from in June 2008. Ron was raised a Master Mason in Evansville Lodge #64 in 1993. He became a member of Evansville Valley of the Scottish Rite in the spring of 1994. He joined the Car Club and was president for 2 years.
He is also a member of the Legion of Honor, Directors Staff, Hospital Staff, Swords of Bunker Hill, KY Colonel, and an Honorary member of the Funsters. Ron is a lifetime member of the VFW Post #1114, Evansville and an honorary member of the Horse Patrol. He and his lovely wife Pat were married in 1980 and have 5 children and 11 grandchildren.

Member of Reed Lodge #316, Scottish Rite Valley of Evansville, Hadi Shrine Divan, Arab Patrol, Hadi Mariners, Hadi Directors Staff, Legion of Honor, and honorary member of Hadi Drum & Bugle Corp, Hadi Oriental Band, Hadi Motor Corp, Hadi Horse Patrol, and Hadi Funsters. He is also member of the following Masonic and Shrine affiliated organizations: No-Ruz Grotto, Swords of Bunker Hill, Order of Ha-ya-ka-wa, and the Order of the Tong. He is a member of the following civic organizations: associate Member of the Fraternal Order of Police and Past President of Downtown Kiwanis.	Chief Rabban John Hudson
He served 6 years in the U.S. Navy. He is a graduate of Mesa College in San Diego with a degree in Business Administration. John has worked as a Financial Advisor for the last 11 years. He is an Independent Branch manager with Next Financial Group, Inc. and part owner of Paradise Ink with his fiance Julie. He has a 7 year old daughter named Mackenzie. He resides in Newburgh, Indiana.

Assistant Rabban Steve Vessel	Born March 5th, 1947 in Evansville, IN. Married to Lynda and has 4 children: Karisa, Kelly, Tommy and Sarah. Graduated F.J. Reitz High School in 1965 and attended the University of Illinois and University of Evansville. Steve is the owner and president of Pure Air, Inc. and the vice president of Metal Masters, Inc. Steve was raised a Master Mason in Evansville Lodge #64, joined the Scottish Rite Valley of Evansville and Hadi Shriners in 1993.
He joined the Hadi Director’s Staff in ’94; the Hadi Mariner’s in ’95; was President of the Director’s Staff in ’97; Served on the Arabian Room Committee 01 – 04; Circus Performance Committee ‘03; Appointed as the Outer Guard in ‘04; Received his Samsar Award in ’04 and his first Samsar Diamond In ’05; Chairman of Building & Grounds Committee, ’06 – ‘08.

Paul Egbert is a native of Darmstadt, IN. He graduated from Central High School class of 1974. he attended University of Evansville, and the University of Southern Indiana. He joined Bristol Myers Squibb in 1979 and is currently a technician at the Mt. Vernon, IN facility. Paul started the Emergency Responder Program for Bristol and is an instructor in rope and confined space rescue at Bristol and in the Tri-state area. Paul became a Master Mason in Constellation Lodge #748 in 2000.	High Priest & Prophet Paul Egbert
He became a member of Scottish Rite and a Noble of Hadi Shrine in the fall of 2000. He joined the Arab Patrol in 2000 and was President of the unit in 2003. He is also a member of the Directors Staff, Mariners, Car Club and Honorary member of the Funsters. In 2004, Paul organized Shrinersfest Car & bike Show. Paul and his wife Karen were married in 1984 and have two children.

Oriental Guide Phillip Smith	Residing in Newburgh, Indiana, Phillip served in 101st and 82nd Airborne units of the Army reaching the level of Sergeant E-5 and Captain of the Division rifle team. He graduated from Castle High School in 1964 and attended Purdue and Evansville Universities. He worked for ALCOA before starting Custom Cycle and Mobility Supply in 1969. He started the Little Sturgis Rally for Charity in Sturgis, Kentucky that has grown into the largest motorcycle rally in the state of Kentucky.
He is a member of Zion United Church of Christ in Newburgh, The River City Eagles, River Bend, The National HOG Club, Life Member of The American Motorcyle Association, Liaison Officer for the Jester on Wheels for the State of Indiana, Member of the Royal Order of Jesters Court 102, Kentucky Colonels, Travelers Protective Association, Abate of Indiana, Past Master of Constellation Lodge #748, Evansville Past Master Club, Evansville Scottish Rite, York Rite, York Rite College, No Ruz Grotto, Noble and Divan Member at Hadi Shrine Temple in Evansville. He is married to wife Charlotta, has three children and three grandchildren.

Greg Foster has been Treasurer of Hadi Shriners since 1991, he was created a noble of Hadi Shriners in 1986 and is a past President of both the Posey County Shrine Club and the Directors Staff. He is also a member of the Scottish Rite and Poseyville Lodge 632 F.& A.M. and was a Master in 1989. Greg is employed as Senior Vice President & Senioe Commercial Lender at Citizens State Bank a division of German American Bancorp. He and his wife Christy reside in Poseyville, Indiana with their son Kyle.	Treasurer G. Greg Foster

Recorder Roger Fuchs, P.P.	Born in Evansville on February 24, 1951 to Richard & Virginia Fuchs; Roger graduated from Harrison High School in 1969 and attended Vincennes University. He operated and worked in the family business (Fuchs Auto Electric) and was a VP at Service Telecom prior to starting his own business, Fox Water Management, in 1991. He was raised a Master Mason in Evansville Lodge #64, became a 32nd Scottish Rite Mason and joined Hadi Shriners in 1974.
He is Past President of the Hadi Brass Band; Past President of Warrick County Klowns; Past Master of Evansville Lodge #64 F&AM; Past Potentate of Hadi Shriners (1996); Marshal of No-Ruz Grotto; President of Hadi Highlanders; 1ST Vice President of Indiana Shrine Association; Member of DeMolay’s Legion of Honor and has been awarded the Meritorious Service Award (MSA) from the Scottish Rite Valley of Evansville. Roger was married for 27 years to the late Janey Fuchs. They had two daughters, Misty Dawn (deceased) and Lisa Michelle by whom he has a grand daughter, Elise McKenna.

Ken Cooper was raised a Master Mason in Lessing Lodge #464 in September 1999. He joined the Scottish Rite and Hadi Shrine in October 1999. Ken served as Worshipful Master of his lodge in 2004 receiving the Grand Master’s Award with High Distinction. Ken is also a member of the York Rite, No Ruz Grotto. He served as the President of the Drum and Bugle Corp in 2005 and is also an honorary member of the Hadi Funsters and the Horse Patrol.	First Ceremonial Master Kenny Cooper
He’s currently a member of the Drum and Bugle; Mariners Club and the Hospital Staff. Ken is married to wife Marilyn and is the proud father of 3 children: Cory, Alexis and Britney.

Second Ceremonial Master Ray Goff	Raymond Goff was born on June 5, 1955 and is the son of Past Potentate Bill Goff and Bernice. Ray was raised in Evansville and attended Harrison High School where he graduated in 1973, and attended ISUE. He met and married his wife Karla on June 19, 1976; they have two daughters Stephanie and Jennifer and a granddaughter Charissa.
Ray is an 18 year veteran of the Evansville Fire Department where he holds the rank of Instructor. Ray is a Past Master of Reed Lodge #316, a member of Scottish Rite Valley of Evansville, and Hadi Temple, where he is past President of the Oriental Band ’95 and ’05, and past Director. Ray is also a member of the Swords of Bunker Hill. He has served as a Potentate’s aide for his father Bill, Ron Markham and Steve Harris. Ray and his family are members of Zion United Church of Christ in Newburgh.

Director Tracy Dallas

Marshal Mike Stader	Michael S. Stader. born in Evansville Indiana. He and his wife of 29 years, Cheryl live in Newburgh Indiana. They have 5 children, 6 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren. Served in the US Army for 3 yrs. Served as MP transferred to 82nd Airborne and was honorably discharged. Employed by Red Spot Paint and Varnish and have been there for 45 years. While at Red Spot earned private pilot's license with commerical, multi and instrument rating attented U of E for 1yr.
Has life membership in the American Legion, VFW, and Eagles. VFW post commander of Newburgh, Indiana. twice. Also a Kentucky Colonel, member of Society of Plastic Enginerers and the Society of Vacum Metalizers. First male Girl Scout leader in Indiana. Star scout, Explore and troop leader. Joined Newburgh Lodge # 174 in 1982 member of Scottish Rite, York Rite later to the OPC, Hadi Shrine, Car Club, Arab Patrol, Honorary member of the Motor Corp, Mariners, International Shrine Yacht Clubs, Swords of Bunker Hill, No-Ruz Grotto, Royal Order of the Tong, and Hillbilly Clan # 52. Hobbies: Snow skiing, suba diving, Automobiles, time with family.

Brian was born in Vincennes, Indiana to Donald and Konnie Ball. He graduated from Vincennes Lincoln High School and also from Vincennes university. He is married to the love of his life Tiffany Schiber Ball and has 2 wonderful sons, Raegan Alexander Ball and Jacob Andrew Ball. Brian was raised a Master Mason in May 2003 and became a Noble of Hadi Shriners that same year. Brian is currently serving as Captain of the Guard for Hadi as well as the Public Relations Chairman.	Captain of the Guard Brian Ball
He is a member of Evansville Lodge #64, Evansville York Rite, Past Monarch of No Ruz Grotto, DeMolay Legion of Honor, Chairman DeMolay Advisory Board, Swords of Bunker Hill, Turtles, and York Rite College. He serves on the Executive Circus Committee and also as this year's Circus Ad Chairman. Past President 2004, 2005 Hadi Highlanders also Past Drum Major Hadi Highlanders 2004, 2005. Brian is an Elder of First Presbytarian Church and is a volunteer for The Evansville Freedom Festival.

Outer Guard Ken Mitz	Ken was born and raised in Evansville, Indiana. He attended Washington Grade School and graduated from Bosse High School. He attended Ball State University & Southern Indiana University. At age of 14 he joined the Morton J. Compton Chapter Order of DeMolay & at age 16, was Master Counselor and received the degree of Chevalier. He is a Charter member in the Southern Indiana Priory order of Knighthood and the Indianapolis Prior order Knighthood. Raised in 1973 in Lessing Lodge #464 and transferred to Newburgh Lodge #174 in 2006.
Raised in 1973 in Lessing Lodge #464 and transferred to Newburgh Lodge #174 in 2006. Member of the DeMolay Legion of Honor & Past Dean. Member of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Valley of Evansville, co-director of the makeup committee and have received the Meritorious Service Award (MSA). Member of Hadi Shrine and have been an active member of the Hadi Funsters since 1994, President in 1998 and co-director for approximately eight years. Past President of the Great Lakes Shrine Clown Unit Association & Great Lakes Clown of the Year in 1999. He is married to a great lady by the name of Debbie and have three children, Melissa, Chadd and Craig. One granddaughter Lexie (Alexandra Marie). Retired from the Vanderburgh County Sheriff Department and now work for Alexander Funeral Homes.

Chaplain Robert Sheets, P.P.
Please feel free to e-mail us with comments & suggestions The Divan (often pronounced with a long "i" sound) is to a Shrine temple what the board of directors is to a corporation. The Potentate is the Chairman of the Board. He presides over all meetings and has the ultimate responsibility and authority for the well being of his Shrine and its members (of which Hadi has approximately 3,000). This is a very prestigious position, the highest office attainable at the local Shrine level.

If you know of a child Shriner's Hospitals might be able to help, please call
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Gen 2 Meeting
Friday,
May 22, 2008
6 p.m. Dinner
7 p.m. Meeting
Open to
Hadi Members
under age of 49

Dart Tournament
at No-Ruz Grotto
Saturday
May 31, 2008
7 p.m.