The Wheel

International Association

of Shrine Motor Corps

October 2009

T h e W h e e l

WE RIDE FOR THE BENEFIT OF CHILDREN

Presidents Letter

NOBLES ALL

After a HOT San Antonio we are looking for cooler places, like Kansas City in April and Toronto in July. I am proud to be elected your President and pledge to do my best to make this a fun year and leave the association in as good or better shape in Toronto.

By the time you get this I'll have made visits to TSMPA fall obstacle competition in Midland TX, Mid-West competition in Rochester MN, Central States competition in Colorado Springs CO, Great Lake Association competition in Merriville IN, and guest speak to a 200 member club in Toronto, who have not competed in the past, only participated in parades.

My mission is to show them some DVD of other competition and give them some diagrams of how to get started, Mark Smith who is one of the nobles (motorcycle rider) I am working with to get competition fields is a member of this club, and he says they have groups of two wheel and multi wheel units within the club.

During my travels I have talked to two nobles who are interested in running for the IASMC line.

Our competition is the best opportunity to show those who attend, what a great association we are, through working together, having good competition, excellent equipment, great fellowship and capped off with a grand awards banquet.

IASMC line officers are the greatest, they work together for the benefit of all members and willing to do what ever it takes to make everything work. The line officers have been visiting other association through out the country. We welcome any comments and /or recommendation that would make IASMC an organization that everyone would want to be a member of.

Yours in the Faith

Woody

Henry E "Woody Woodward

President IASMC

INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SHRINE MOTOR CORPS

MID-WINTER MEETING 2010

KANSAS CITY MISSOURI

REGISTRATION NEEDS TO BE IN BY MARCH 25TH 2010

Name___________________________ Guest______________________________

Cost of $75.00 per person. $________ X _______ = $_________

Send to Mike Allen 7353 N Rhode Kansas City, MO 64152

Shopping and Excursions Check if

you want go

Zona Rosa Shopping Center …………… NO Charge ________

Shopping on the Plaza …………………. No Charge ________

Truman Library - 5 & under Free, 6-15 $3, 15-64 $8, Seniors & Military w/ID $7 ________

WWI Memorial and Museum Museum Tower Combo ________

Adults (12-64) $8 $4 $10

Seniors (65+) $7 $3 $8

Juniors (6-11) $4 $3 $5

Active Duty Military, Career Military (20 + yrs), kids under 6 free

Harley-Davidson Plant ………………… No Charge ________

Argosy Casino ………………………….. No Charge ________

If you are planning to go to any of these event/sites, please check so transportation can be arranged.

Please make your room reservation with the Fairfield INN per insert.

International Association of Shrine Motor Corp

Mid-Winter Meeting

Kansas City, Missouri

Thursday, April 8th thru Saturday April 10th 2009

Kansas City Airport Fairfield Inn

11820 NW Plaza Circle

Kansas City. MO 64153

816-464-2424

Call Jeanie Schmitt

Tell her you are a member of "IASMC"

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVIES

Thursday, April 8th: 12:00 -5:00 Registration in lobby

12:30 Hospitality Room opens

Afternoon Free

5; 30 TBA dinner in hospitality room.

Friday, April 9th: 7:00 - 9:00 Breakfast in Hotel dining room.

TBA, Excursion: see registration sheet.

10:00 Executive Board meeting - hospitality room.

12:00 Lunch -hospitality room.

Hospitality opens 12:00 to 11:00PM

6:00 Whole hog dinner - hospitality room.

NOTE: Any that can not eat pork please let me know upon arrival .

Saturday, April 10th: 7:00 - 9:00 Breakfast in the Hotel dining room.

9:00 Excursion: see registration sheet.

10:00 Business meeting in hospitality room.

6:00 Banquet dinner in KCI Expo Center.

(one block from hotel)

Imperial Session Competition Results

International Association of Shrine Motor Corps

San Antonio Texas 2009

Precision Drill Two Wheel

Class 3     351-650 cc
1st Place Sharon Motors 85.5938
2nd Place Hella Cavaliers 80.1875

Class 4     851 cc and above
1st Place Aleppo Cycles 83.7813
2nd Place Moslah Motor Corps 78.2778
3rd Place Al Kader 58.8444

Class 5 Matched Harley Hogs
1st Place Al Menah Ultra Classics 92.7700
2nd Place Egypt Pharaohs 74.3750
3rd Place Medinah Motor Corps 72.4375

Class 6    Unclassified Touring Bikes
1st Place Hella Motor Patrol 74.898
2nd Place Hella Cavalier Knights 74.398
3rd Place Morocco Escorts 70.625

Precision Drill Multi-Wheel

Class 7 Mini Antique Cars
1st Place Aleppo Motor Patrol 86.5625
2nd Place Karem Texas “T”s 79.4583
3rd Place Alzafar Mini Wheels 77.5625

Class 8    0-500 lbs Multi Wheel
1st Place El Mina Kart Patrol 93.0375
2nd Place Sharon Jeep Patrol 90.3985
3rd Place Moslah Mystic wheels 85.1875

Class 9    500-1500 lbs
1st Place Alzafar Chaparrals 85.7083

Class 10     1501 & over
1st Place Wahabi Yellow Dogs 81.3571
2nd Place Midian Motor Patrol 71.5625

Class 11    3 Wheel Max Weight 500 lbs.
1st Place India Broncos 87.8438

Competition HIGH Point
Clayton Cramb
Two Wheel

Al Menah Ultra Classics

Competition HIGH Point
Ardys Bennett
Multi Wheel

El Mina Kart Patrol

Wayne Bray Sportsmanship Trophy

Alzafar Chapparrals

Obstacle Course

Class 3

1st Place Sharon Motor Corps

2nd Place Hella Cavaliers

3rd Place Moslah Motor Corps

Class 4

1st Place Aleppo Cycles

2nd Place Al Kader Motor Escorts

Class 5

1st Place Khedive Motor Patrol

2nd Place Egypt Pharaohs

3rd Place Medinah Motor Corps

Class 6

1st Place Morocco Motor Escort

2nd Place Hella Cavaliers

3rd Place Moslah Mutts

Class Seven

1st Place Karem Texas “T”s

2nd Place Alzafar Mini Wheels

3rd Place Egypt Tin Lizzies

Class 8

1st Place Moslah Mystic Wheels

2nd Place El Mina Kart Patrol

3rd Place Khiva Kart Patrol

Class 9

1st Place Alzafar Chaparrals

2nd Place Morocco Spitfires

Class 10

1st Place Wahabi Yellow Dogs

2nd Place Midian Motor Patrol

Class 11

1st Place India Broncos

Class 12

1st Place Boumi Motor Corps

Slow Race Two Wheel

Class 1

1st Place Bahai Gold Diggers

Class 4

1st Place Aleppo Cycles

2nd Place Al Kader Motor Escort

Class Five

1st Place Khedive Motor Patrol

2nd Place Al Menah Ultra Classics

3rd Place Egypt Pharaohs

Class Six

1st Place Morocco Motorcycle Escort

2nd Place Moslah Motor Corps Mutts

3rd Place Alzafar Motor Patrol;

Mid winter membership meeting.

Minutes March 26^th, 2009 as amended

Omar Temple Mt Pleasant SC

The meeting was opened at 10 AM with an invocation given by Imperial Sir Jim Cain. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was lead by President Elect Woody Woodward. President Medd Box thanked everyone for coming to the meeting. He warned that the weather may cause cancelation of the scheduled cruise due to small craft advisory for the bay. President Box asked for the roll call. Present were: President Medd Box, President Elect Henry “Woody” Woodward, 1^st Vice president Jim Mitch, 2nd Vice President David Vaughn, 3^rd Vice President Rick Landers, Secretary Treasurer John Anderson, Also present were Imperial Sir, Jim Cain. and Historian Jack Knight. President Box asked for a reading of the minutes of the last meeting, they were published in the Wheel and the reading of the minutes was waived as everyone had received the Wheel. The treasurer’s report was give by Treasurer John Anderson. PP Curly Byler moved that the Treasurers report be accept as presented. Seconded and passed by a voice vote. President Box introduced the officers of the association and recognized the past presidents and divan members to the Membership. The officers made their comments concerning their planning for the future. President Elect Woody Woodward, encouraged all to participate in the upcoming Session in Toronto. Be sure your passport is up to date, do not carry weapons, no more than a 5^th of liquor. Get to meet a great bunch of Shriners and learn new things. Historian Jack Knight briefed the membership on the campaign that Houston Hospital is taking advantage of concerning redeeming Campbell Soup Company Labels for needed items for the kids. Sec /Treas Anderson informed the membership that Joe Crowder was visited by the officers during the Dec executive meeting. Lavenia Smith, his fiancé, told me to pass on to you the tremendous lift that the visit gave to his spirits. That he loved everyone in the organization. She really appreciated the orchid from the association. He commended the units that are using the spread sheet to send in their membership lists. It is working great. He also stated that the deadline for the CAKRAS ads is this mid winter meeting. The CAKRAS must be published and mailed within two (2) months after the Mid-Winter Meeting per the bylaws. Also the members were briefed on the need for “Intention to Compete” so that proper purchases of trophies could be made. He asked for feedback concerning the Website, and to convey that information directly to the Secretary for correction or addition. The site link is www.iasmc.net, .org, or .com.

President Box briefed on the hotel and the competition field. He recognized Nobles Bob Holt and Danny Garcia for their help in San Antonio. Tickets for the Awards Banquet will be $35 each. President Box then asked for candidates for the position of Sgt of Arms. Bob Holt put into nomination the name of Danny Garcia for the position of Sgt at Arms. The nomination was seconded and the vote by paddle was unanimous. The potentate of OMAR Shrine made welcoming comments. The meeting was turned over to Imperial Sir Jim Cain who briefed on the financial problems of the hospitals. He strongly encouraged the membership to stay for the Imperial meeting and voice their opinion about what to do. The hospitals belong to them and they should direct in what we do, just like the stockholders that we are..

The meeting was closed with Prayer at approximately 11:55 AM.

Respectfully submitted,

John E Anderson Sec/Treasurer IASMC

Minutes of Business meeting

San Antonio Texas 2:00PM 5 July 2009

The meeting was called to order by President Medd Box, The invocation was given by Ardys Bennett along with the prayer for those called home. Shrine pledge of allegiance was led by President Elect “Woody” Woodward. President Med Box introduced the Military from the Air Force Base Training and Support Command. The officers were introduced to those present. He then asked for the representative of the various temples and associations present to introduce themselves. 3^rd VP Rick Landers stated his Imperial .competition would be from 30 June – July 4^th 2013 in Indianapolis, and his mid winter would be in Ft Worth Texas Mar 21^st - 24^th. 1^st VP Jim Mitch stated his mid Winter would be April 13^th-15^th 2011 at Stacey Square on the river. 2^nd VP David Vaughn stated his year was 2012 in Charlotte NC, and was looking forward to the fellowship that we would have at this competition. President Elect Woody Woodward stated his Mid winter meeting would be in Kansas City 8-10 April 2010 with Toronto the location of the Imperial Session He reminded the members to get their passport now if you think you might be going to Toronto.

Ardys Bennet moved the reading of the minutes be waived as they had been changed. The motion was seconded and passed by a voice vote. President Elect Woody gave the Treasurers report, the current balance is $21,207.43, and that we are looking good. Ardys Bennett moved the treasurers report be accepted as presented. Motion was seconded and passed by a voice vote. President Box asked for old business. There being none, new business was asked for. There was no new business. President Box asked for the Sgt of Arms Report. While waiting for the report a discussion concerning the gig sheets be supplied to the teams so they know what to work on. President Box briefed the members on the activities and locations of the competition and banquet. The Sgt at Arms Jack Knight reported that there were seven officers, 8 Past Presidents, and 20 Temples represented for a total of 35 votes. Past President Bruce James moved that all of the officer step up one to make room for the new officer. The motion was seconded and passed by a voice vote. President Box asked for the nomination of the Sgt at Arms. Noble Bob Holt introduced and placed into nomination Noble Danny Garcia of the Alzafar Chaparrals, after a brief description of his qualifications. The nomination was seconded and passed by a voice vote. Afterwards President Elect Woody, briefed the members on the rules of competition and judging. Proceeds of $265 from the 50-50 drawing was presented to the winner of the drawing and the Treasurer. A motion was then made at approximately 3:05pm to adjourn, was seconded and passed by a voice vote.

Respectfully submitted

John E. Anderson, Secretary/Treasurer

RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR OFFICIAL COMPETETIVE DRILL

INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SHRINE MOTOR CORPS

ELIGIBILITY

All members Corps of the International Association of Shrine Motor Corps in good standing and in compliance with Article IV Section 2-A of the International Association of Shrine Motor Corps By-laws.

SIZE OF COMPETITION AREA

Requirement for the competitive area will be 150x300 ft. In the event an area of this dimension is not available, the contest committee will notify each member Corps at the Captains’ meeting before competition.

ENTRY

A letter signed by an authorized officer of a member corps of the IASMC stating its desire to enter the contest will constitute entry. The Contest Committee should receive all entries as soon as possible or they can be turned in at the Captains’ meeting prior to competition; however, all will be permitted to compete who comply with the rules.

ENTRANTS

A minimum of four (4) riders will constitute a team for drill competition. No Corpsman may participate with any other corps other than his own, nor more than two weight classifications in his own temple. All officers drill masters, and color guards taking part in the contest are subject to judging and all other requirements, including Corps members.

CONTEST COMMITTEE

The President of the IASMC will appoint the contest committee and they shall be members of the IASMC in good standing. The number of members comprising the committee shall be at the discretion of the President.

MEETING OF THE REPRESENTATIVES

The time and place for the preliminary meeting of the Captains or designated officers of the participating Corps will be announced to the Corps upon their arrival at the Imperial Council Session. At this meeting the contest rules will be explained and the times for order of appearance of the respective Corps in the drills will be held.

JUDGES

The contest committee shall select the judges, preferably military or police personnel who have had motorcycle-riding experience. There shall be one (1) Head Judge for each drill field. Competition will be held on one or more fields and each drill field shall be under the control of a Head Judge and (5) Competition Judges.

Upon completion of the competitive maneuvers, the scoring sheets from each Judge will be collected, bound together, and submitted to the Chief Scorer and a qualified assistant for tabulation.

No Corps member or spectator shall approach, interfere, or question Judges on the field at any time.

Two (2) Judges shall judge appearance on the score sheets as follows: (Contestants must wear Fez at inspection.)

INSPECTIONS

I. Personal Grooming (Possible 5 points)

A. Haircut

B. Shoe Shine

C. Shave

II. Uniforms (Possible 10 points)

A. Uniformity

B. Neatness and Cleanliness

C. Position of Fez

D. General Appearance

EQUIPMENT (Possible 10 Points)

A. Cleanliness

B. Uniformity

C. Mechanical Fitness

D. Good Presentation

Written declarations or declarations of items other than those incurring en route to competition is prohibited. All vehicles must be aligned in a manner that will allow the inspection officers ample room to walk between said vehicles.

HEAD JUDGE RESPONSIBILITIES

IV.

TIMING (Possible 5 Points)

1. Time on Field

a. Late start (deduct no more than 2 ½ points)

b. On field under five minutes or over ten minutes (deduct no more than 2 ½ points.)

VARIETY OF DRILL (Possible 10 points)

FIVE (5) Judges shall judge riding ability on the score sheets that follow:

V. Ease Of Handling (Possible 10 points)

VI. Interval And Distance (Possible 15 points)

VII. Execution Of Drill (Possible 15 points)

VIII. Difficulty Of Maneuvers (Possible 10 points)

Each judge is to be specially qualified for that portion of the contest, that he is to judge, and the contest committee shall brief the judges on the rules for competition. No scores will be available or announced until the contest is terminated, at which time all scores will be announced and the winners presented with IASMC permanent trophies. First, second, and third place trophies will be awarded. The contest committee shall give careful attention to the selection of the judges, taking into consideration their qualifications as to the knowledge of Motor Corps activities, and shall have their selection of judges approved by the President. It is recommended that the announcement of the winners and presentation of trophies be made at the Awards’ Presentation Banquet, where practical, and only proper authority, as exercised by the contest committee, announce the decision of the judges. The President shall present all awards and trophies.

TIME AND TIMEKEEPERS

A maximum time limit of ten (10) minutes will be allowed each corps drilling on the field. Any Corps drilling less than five (5) minutes or more than ten (10) will be penalized. (SEE PENALTIES) The Head Judge is required to use stopwatches and/or other suitable signal devices to assure accurate timing.

Timing commences when the first vehicle enters the competition area and ends when the last vehicle leaves the area.

COLORS AND STANDARDS - IASMC BADGES

Any Corps may use its standards and/or colors in the contest. The use of any or all is optional and there will be no penalty or credit given for their use or nonuse. IASMC badges may be worn on shirt, as long as all members of same unit are uniform. Contestants must wear a DOT approved motorcycle helmet on the Drill Field, whether a 2 or multi wheeled rider/driver.

CONDUCT OF CORPS

Each Corps must be on the contest field no less than five (5) minutes or more than ten (10) minutes.

Timing and judging will start when the first man of the unit enters the field and will end when the last man of the unit leaves the field.

PENALTIES

Any Corps violating any of the above requirements will be penalized two and one half (2 ½) points for under time or over time during the competition. Violation of the bona fide Corps membership rule will automatically disqualify the offending Corps. Failure of a Corps to report on the inspection line at the scheduled time for its performance will be penalized two and one half (2 ½) points and position forfeited and assigned as the last unit to perform.

In addition to the trophies won by the first and second place winners of the competition, each member of the winning Corps will be entitled to wear a championship insignia on his uniform and/or his motor incorporating the date and occasion of the winning of such an award. The officers of the IASMC must approve such insignia.

DRILLS

The number of drills by each competing unit shall be at their discretion but must contain a minimum of four (4) basic maneuvers as follows:

TWOS FOURS FIGURE EIGHTS DOUBLE CIRCLE WITH INSIDE VEHICLES WHEELS MATCHING. They must be executed in a manner recognized by all Field Judges.

It is illegal to stand on the seat of any vehicle while on the competitive drill field. Standing on the footrests of a two (2) wheel vehicle is acceptable as long as the rider has full control of vehicle. Kill switches are not a requirement of the International Association of Shrine Motor Corps. It is a Federal Law that this feature be installed at the factory.

The number and types of drill maneuvers by each competing unit shall be at their discretion, but must contain a minimum of four (4) basic maneuvers. They are TWO’S, FOUR’S, FIGURE EIGHTS, DOUBLE CIRCLES WITH INSIDE WHEELS MATCHING. These required maneuvers may be performed in conjunction with optional maneuvers. Other maneuvers will be considered by the Head Judge under Category IV,

IX. Variety of Drill.

All drill maneuvers must be executed in a manner clearly recognized by the Head Judge. A list of the maneuvers that a unit is performing may be presented to the Head Judge in order to facilitate their recognition. Only the number of optional maneuvers performed is counted and not the number of times they are done.

DRILLS

The number of drills by each competing unit shall be at their discretion but must contain a minimum of four (4) basic maneuvers as follows:

TWOS FOURS FIGURE EIGHTS DOUBLE CIRCLE WITH INSIDE VEHICLES WHEELS MATCHING. They must be executed in a manner recognized by all Field Judges.

IX. Variety of Drill.

2 WHEEL CLASSES

1. Scooters and 0-90cc with 15" wheels or less, Mini-Bikes

2. 0 - 360CC

3. 361cc - 850cc

4. 851cc and over

5. Harley Hogs

Unclassified Touring Bikes

MULTI-WHEEL CLASSES

7. Miniature Antique Cars: i.e., “T Models”, “1901 Oldsmobiles”

8. 0 - 500 lbs. Lightweight

9. 501 - 1500 lbs. Middleweight

10. 1501 lbs. and over, Heavyweight

11. 3-Wheel - maximum weight 500 lbs.

3-Wheel - 501 lbs. and over

Novelty: i.e., Planes, Boats, Combines, Helicopters

Overall High Point Trophy or Plaque will be awarded on each field of competition, one for 2 Wheel and one for Multi-Wheel.

RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR OFFICIAL OBSTACLE COURSE COMPETITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SHRINE MOTOR CORPS

1. Course to be run on time.

2. A team shall consist of at least two (2) riders/drivers from the same unit. Any number of riders/drivers from the same unit may compete. The total team score shall be computed by adding together the two- (2) lowest individual total time scores posted by each rider/driver from the same unit. No rider/driver shall be allowed to compete with more than two- (2) weight classifications within his Temple.

3. The same vehicle cannot be ridden by more than one rider that are contestants. There must be two riders and two vehicles, and they are the same two vehicles used in the drill competition.
4. Each rider’s time will start as front wheel crosses starting line and end as front wheel crosses finish line.

5. There will be no penalty if a foot touches the ground.

6. One second will be added for each cone or pylon that is moved or knocked over and has to be replaced by the judge on the field.

7. If the rider leaves the course pattern as laid out, he must re-enter at the place where he left the course.

8. No contestant may ride the obstacle course before the start of competition. Anyone doing so will be disqualified. He may walk the obstacle course prior to the start of the competition.

9. If the obstacle course rider is other than competing member of his Corps, he and his equipment must stand inspection with his Corps.

10. Following Corps inspection, no equipment shall be removed. Contestants must wear a DOT approved motorcycle helmet on the Obstacle Course Field, whether a 2, 3, or 4 wheeled rider.

INSTRUCTION TO THE JUDGES

It is not the intention of the IASMC to tell the judges how to appraise each unit for the scores they think it is entitled to or has lost because of something they see. We believe that a unit should not be discounted because of minor chips in paint or bluing of exhaust pipes, so long as they are polished and neat. This could happen to a motor just coming to the drill field.

If it is their desire to award the unit all points it is allowed, then they will leave the space blank. However, if they wish to discount a unit points, they will put down only the amount they want to penalize the unit for each part on the score sheet.

A penalty of 1/10 of a point per violation will be given on inspection. Deducting points for each mistake made on the field as per the score sheets will score riding competition. Five judges will be used. The high and low scores of these judges will be discarded. The remaining three will be averaged and deducted from 100. This is the score for the participant. It is not the desire of IASMC to interfere with the nomenclature or types of maneuvers that a unit performs. The number of maneuvers (other than required) is counted as an objective count of variety. The highest number of optional maneuvers performed in each classification is used as the denominator for each other unit in the classification and that number multiplied by ten (10) determines the Score for Variety. The Chief Scorer will perform that function.

International Association of Shrine Motor Corps

"WE RIDE FOR THE BENEFIT OF CHILDREN"

INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SHRINE MOTOR CORPS

CONTEST COMMITTEE

MEETING OF THE REPRESENTATIVES

JUDGES

INSPECTIONS

TIME AND TIMEKEEPERS

COLORS AND STANDARDS - IASMC BADGES

CONDUCT OF CORPS

PENALTIES

DRILLS