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Tebala Parade Staff History
Rockford ILL.
The Tebala Parade Staff was formed under direction of then Potentate Harold J Pavela in 1967. It was the intent to organize all Tebala Shrine sponsored parades. At that time there was both a downtown Rockford spring and fall parade to initiate candidates into nobles into the Tebala Shrine. There was also a Fall regional GLSA parade of regional Shrine centers consisting of many parade units and clubs. The Parade staff organized and set the line up for the Tebala section of these large parades as well as organized buss transportation for Nobles and Ladies attending this three day event. The Parade staff also organized Tebala section of the shortest parade known in the realm at Hospital day at the Chicago Hospital.
In addition to parade functions, the Parade Staff parked cars for the Tebala annual Shrine circus. There were 10 members of the original Parade Staff with a waiting list for those interesting in joining. This roster remained at 10 members for many years.
As the Rockford spring and fall Ceremonial parades ceased, the Parade Staff still organized the fall Pilgrimage until the amount of parade units wained. They continued to organize the Hospital Day until that also reduced in size. We then concentrated on parking for the Circus and then the fall haunted house, until they were discontinued.
With all these changes, the Parade Staff still remains active with 5 members. We now concentrate on selling Vidalia onions, selling over 200 bags annually. We still have periodical meetings and attend the Tebala Center meetings. We still have an annual Christmas dinner and mid year dinner with spouses. If there is interest in joining a small unit that cares, please contact any Parade Staff member.[/st_text][st_text id_wrapper=”” ]
Tebala Parade Staff History
Rockford ILL.
The Tebala Parade Staff was formed under direction of then Potentate Harold J Pavela in 1967. It was the intent to organize all Tebala Shrine sponsored parades. At that time there was both a downtown Rockford spring and fall parade to initiate candidates into nobles into the Tebala Shrine. There was also a Fall regional GLSA parade of regional Shrine centers consisting of many parade units and clubs. The Parade staff organized and set the line up for the Tebala section of these large parades as well as organized buss transportation for Nobles and Ladies attending this three day event. The Parade staff also organized Tebala section of the shortest parade known in the realm at Hospital day at the Chicago Hospital.
In addition to parade functions, the Parade Staff parked cars for the Tebala annual Shrine circus. There were 10 members of the original Parade Staff with a waiting list for those interesting in joining. This roster remained at 10 members for many years.
As the Rockford spring and fall Ceremonial parades ceased, the Parade Staff still organized the fall Pilgrimage until the amount of parade units wained. They continued to organize the Hospital Day until that also reduced in size. We then concentrated on parking for the Circus and then the fall haunted house, until they were discontinued.
With all these changes, the Parade Staff still remains active with 5 members. We now concentrate on selling Vidalia onions, selling over 200 bags annually. We still have periodical meetings and attend the Tebala Center meetings. We still have an annual Christmas dinner and mid year dinner with spouses. If there is interest in joining a small unit that cares, please contact any Parade Staff member.[/st_text][/st_column][/st_row]