SEKATS
By Marvin Long

Jan 2008
    It seems like this year has just flown by, it was so busy and so much happened. But, as I look back it seems like the years have flown by since Wayne Gaut PP started the SEKATS. We are still an active group and growing. It was great to have so many new members join this year and we still have room for others. We meet the second Thursday of the month at different restaurants for business and friendship.
    Several of our members could be seen in the different parades around the area and we certainly appreciate them. It is important for us to be out in the public eye and sponsor Shrine and all that it stands for.
    The SEKATS, like most units, had an outstanding Christmas party at The Barn in Coffeyville hosted by Wayne and Norma Gaut. Noble Norman Steel provided a delicious Christmas dinner. Norma Gaut and Vicki Gregory donated table gifts. Thank you, Ladies. We also had a dirty Santa Claus. After losing several gifts, I ended up with a very nice Craftsman socket wrench set.
    We said ‘Good-bye’ to 2007. We also said ‘Good-bye’ to our president Warren Rhuems PP. and his Lady Sarajean and said ‘Hello’ to Tom and Dee Zortz as our new president. We thank you for a great job Warren and Sarajean and are now looking forward to supporting Torn and Dee. The Outer Guard Joe Gregory was our Club Rep. He did a great job.
    All Shriners interested in classic or antique cars, we invite you and your lady to join us the second Thursday of the month for a great evening. You do not have to own an old car to join with us; just have an interest in these cars and their heritage.
We wish everyone a Happy New Year.