HELLA ORIENTAL BAND

in THE BEGINNING and 40 years later

Hella Temple Oriental Band came into being January, 1966.  The 1966  Potentate,  Morris B. Bently appointed E. C. "Dutch"  Wahrmund as Director and Bob Burns as Captain.

The Hella Oriental Band made their first appearance before the Nobility at a stated meeting on April 21, 1966.  The Band received a standing ovation for their rendition of "Slave Girl" and " The Saints".  Over the years the Hella Oriental Band has competed many times and has won many awards.

At the 1966 Shrine Convention, the band appeared as a non-competing marching unit for the first time.  The band as appeared in parades from then and until now.  Among the members of the band, four became President of TASOB.  Jim Mutzabaugh, TASOB President 2005, is active with the Band.  

The Hella Oriental Band is honored with four active members that are Past Potentates.  Illustrious Sir  Ted Lyman,   Illustrious Sir  J.W. Nelson,  Illustrious Sir  Don Moore, and  Illustrious Sir Jerry Novell.  In Memoriam, Illustrious Sir  Lonnie Welch, deceased,

The Hella Temple Oriental Band has built a history of fun loving, service oriented Masons and Shriners!  Come and join us!

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