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COLOR GUARD We Lead The Shrine Parades (Click On Pause To Stop Music) |
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| El Kahir Home | Clubs & Units |
| Officers |
President: Steve Mortimore Vice President: Jim Schultz Secretary: Stan Petersen Treasurer: Bob Hansen Divan Representative: Rod Heiden, High Priest & Prophet |
| Description and/or Purpose |
The El Kahir Color Guard had its beginning back in 1951 when it was organized as the Provost Guard. Its function then
was to act as a police unit for El Kahir Shrine--controlling parade crowds, tiling doors during ceremonials, assisting
the Potentate at his will and pleasure, and to help maintain the proper demeanor of the Nobility during ceremonials.
The uniform was military in style with epaulets, Eisenhower jackets and paratrooper boots. However, through the years,
the uniform has been transformed into a classy parade dress uniform. The Unit lacked a real purpose for existence as other units were formed to assist the El Kahir Shrine and Potentate. Subsequently, it was decided that the name would be changed to the "Color Guard". The group was then developed into a precision Flag Drill Unit with an American flag point guard, a six-man front line consisting of the American, Canadian, Mexican, Panamanian, El Kahir Shrine, and Imperial Sir Russell 'Doc' Anthony's Flags and a two-man line each carrying an American flag. Precision maneuvers were developed for the two-row flag bearers which are beautiful to watch, all this is done while the Unit still maintains a forward motion. It should be noted that these precision drills are only accomplished by many hours of concentrated drill practices. Directed by the captain, the practices are held every spring through midsummer; others are scheduled prior to any major parade activity. |
| Meetings | Monthly meetings are the first Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Shrine Center. |
| Activities & Events |
Regular social activities which includes their ladies are a mid-winter holiday dinner and a fall picnic at
Pinicon Ridge Shelter. Fund Raisers include: Omelet breakfasts throughout the year and Fish Fries in the spring. |
| Point of Contact |
Stan Petersen (319)393-1065 Click Here To Send An Email To Stan |
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Front Row: Don Twiselton, Illustrious Sir Dean Redmon, P.P. (deceased), Bob Walker, Jerry Nixon, Illustrious Sir Robert Pierson, P.P., Richard Eidemiller Middle Row: Dennis Hanna, Steve Mortimore, Robert Levi, Illustrious Sir Jim Fry, P.P., Illustrious Sir Stan Petersen, P.P. Back Row: Robert Hansen, Rick Hurlbut, Robert Walke, Duane Nesetril, Jim Schultz, Steve Fry |
| Members - 2012 |
| Ben Blackstock | Dick Eidemiller | Jim Fry - P.P. | Steve Fry |
| Dennis Hanna | Bob Hansen | Rick Hurlbut | Bob Levi |
| Steve Mortimore | Duane Nesetril | Jerry Nixon | Bob Pierson - P.P. |
| Stan Petersen - P.P. | Hal Schaefer | Jim Schultz | Don Twiselton |
| Bob Walke | Bob Walker |
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