1. society
2. welfare
3. healthcare
4. hospital

Spring 2015
Ill. Sir Doug Morton, 2015 Philae Temple Potentate.
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~ELECTED DIVAN~
Ills. Sir Doug Morton, Potentate
Harold Farrow, Chief Rabban
Mike Schmid, Assistant Rabban
Ed Corbett, High Priest and Prophet
Ken Whellans, Oriental Guide
David Fraser, Recorder
Ill. Sir Paul Frank, Treasurer
~APPOINTED DIVAN~
Gary Bowser, First Ceremonial Master
David Mosher, Second Ceremonial Master
Harold Morash, Marshall
William T. Hopkins, David Bell,
Gary Patterson
Assistant Marshalls
William Bonner, Captain of the Guard
William Cleary, Outer Guard
Bob Wells, Director
~ELECTED EXECUTIVE~
Ill. Sir Doug Morton
Ken Wheelans
Harold Farrow
David Fraser
Mike Schmid
Ill. Sir Paul Frank
Ed Corbett
Ken Conrad (E)
Ill. Sir John Cameron Graham Shauffenburg
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Potentate’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Assistant Rabban’s Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Official Call of the Potentate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Lost in the Desert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Temples of Philae . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Stated Meeting and Ceremonial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Quarterly Update from Athena Temple . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Wharf Rat Rally Packages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Samsar Jewel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Booster Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Congratulations to Kevin (Sweet P) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
In Memoriam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Parade Season Soon Upon Us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
The Power of a Smile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Kitchen Korner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Canadian Sneaker Fund Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Philae Shriners Bulletin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Philadelphia Hospital First to Perform Innovative Surgery . . .20
Philae Phunnies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Name Reflects International Importance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Help Shriners Hospitals for Children Change Lives . . . . . . . .22
Check This Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Shriners Make Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Red Oak Shriners Present Cheque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Philae Shriners Get New Web Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Imperial Session 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
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ARTICLES
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Philae Shriners News Spring 2015
Potentate’s Message
Greetings to all of the Nobles of Philae Shrine.
As I sit down to write this message, the calendar
says it is finally March, but the wind chill is -35C,
I can’t see the house across the street through the
drifting snow, and all of the schools are closed
Island wide – again. Still, we are all told that
Spring is right around the corner, and we should
be soon heading to the beach once again. (at least
for those of us who do not have the pleasure of
being able to be South for the winter).
I wish to thank each and every one of you who
have put your trust in me by electing me to be
your Potentate for 2015. It is truly an honour and
a pleasure, one for which I am most grateful.
However, I would like to stress to you that the
leadership of your Temple rests not only on the
shoulders of the Potentate, but also with the other
members of the Divan and your elected representatives. I urge you to give them your support, and
do not hesitate to contact any one of us with your
comments and suggestions.
I would also like to take this opportunity to
thank all of you who attended the Chief Rabban
Night held in January at the Ramada in
Dartmouth. A special thank you to the members
of the Halifax, Dartmouth, and Island Shrine
Clubs for hosting a very successful hospitality
suite.
The next few months promise to be busy ones
with the visitation schedule starting to kick into
full gear. Unfortunately, weather has already
cased your Chief Rabban and me to miss the
Aleppo’s Potentate’s Ball in February. We do,
however, look forward to travelling to the North
East Shrine Association Mid Winter meetings in
Lewiston, Maine (March 9-11) and to the Rhode
Island Shriners visitation in April. The Imperial
Session will take place, as usual, in July and I
hope that as many of you as possible will join
with me at the dedication of the new Shriners
Hospital – Canada in Montreal on August 20th. It
is truly an event of a lifetime, and it promises to
be a wonderful time for all. A full schedule of
upcoming visitations and events will be available
in the soon to be released Philae Directory, and
will be published periodically in the Philae News
and in or new newsletter.
As we head into our busy time of year, I would
like all Nobles to focus on what should be one of
our main priorities – MEMBERSHIP. Everyone is
aware that our numbers have been thinning out
and we are not all as young and full of vigor as we
once were. We need some new and energetic
recruits to bolster our ranks so we may continue
to carry our message to the public. Many of us
must know some masons who might wish to make
a difference in the life of a child through the work
of Philae Temple.
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Assistant Rabban
Fundraising is a Top Priority
This being my first Shriners news
since being elected to Assistant Rabban
I would like to thank the Nobles for
their support. In return I pledge to work
hard and do my best for you. If there’s
anything I can do, if you have any suggestions or would like me to come to
your club or one of your events please
don’t hesitate to ask.
The Assistant Rabbans job is to work
on fundraising for our Shrine centre.
Having said that it’s kind of an odd role.
Some of our events are set up the year
before, like the fezeroo. So what you
see going on now, the credit actually
belongs to our Chief Rabban Harold
Farrow and the Fezeroo Chairman Isaac
Gray. They have done a great job
including getting a cheaper printing
price for the tickets and getting those
tickets out quickly. One thing we have
been looking at is machines that will
allow a smart phone to take debit and
credit cards for those that “don’t have
any cash”. If you would like more information please email me. Also for next
year I hope all the clubs will help secure
locations to sell fezeroo tickets in 2016
Other fundraisers, like the calendars
don’t start a year in advance but almost.
I would ask that you start accumulating
pictures for the 2016 calendar. Club
events, patients parades anything. We
have 14 clubs and 12 months, I would
like to see something from every club
for next year’s calendar.
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The wharf rats Rally 50/50 is on
again for 2015 September 3rd to the
6th. This is great fun and a really good
fund raiser for the temple. Previously
only a few clubs were represented and I
would like to see more clubs out this
year. I realize that accommodations are
a challenge but if you start looking now
there are still some spots available.
Annapolis valley conference centre has
some good deals including breakfast
and a shuttle. The information is on the
web site philaeshriners.com
I have been discussing a fund raiser
with Bobby Curtolla. I was thinking a
sock hop with him performing of
course, proceeds to the Philae General
Fund. This project still in the planning
stages but if you have an interest, email
me and I will continue to move forward.
Although I am thinking of having it in
Halifax only because it is where I am
and I can get a venue for free, if someone wants to help outside the City or
Province to put it together in their home
town I would be all for it. In fact we
might be able to do more than one?
Further if you have any suggestions for
fundraising they are always welcome.
Working together as a team we will be
successful in 2015
That’s about all I can think of for
now as it relates to fundraising but I
want to throw a little plug out re social
events. Last year we had several new
events, we had a hot lunch for every
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stated meeting, a Hatfield farms dinner,
lobster dinner on a boat, wine tour, dinner theatre and of course the annual pub
crawl. In Bridgewater they had a couple
of events including a great country
music show. South west shrine club had
Alphie Zappacosta (another fund raiser
we are contemplating for 2015) and of
course the Community parades. Now
these are only the ones I know about
and I’m sure many clubs had events that
aren’t mentioned here. The solution, get
the information to Sandy Buchan for
the Shriners news and the Philae
Shriners web site as well as to John
Phillips for the new newsletter. Also
check our web site and Facebook page
for news on upcoming events. I believe
this kind of stuff is critical to the survival of our fraternity and not much
good if no one knows about it.
Finally, I have set a tentative date for
the Philae Shriners pub crawl of June
20th. Last year I had a conflict with the
Grand Lodge of PEI which I have
checked for this year. If you are aware
of any conflicts please let me know
before the date is final.
That’s all for now, once again thank
you for your support and Lady Kathy
and I look forward to seeing you this
year.
mike@reflectionscabaret.com
(902) 877 8001
Philae Shriners
Official Call of the Potentate
Lost in the Desert
Addresses Unknown
Listed below are the names and addresses of those Nobles “Lost in the Desert”, which is to say we do not have a current address.
Should you know the whereabouts of any of these Nobles, please contact the Recorder’s office.
Hines, Glenn
48 Dundee Close
Fall River, NS B2T 1M7
Horton, Ray
69-6837 NE Cubitis Ave
Arcadia, FL 34266
Gray, David C
30 Karen Cres
Hatchett Lake, NS B3T 1R4
Dittman, Henry Jr.
4594 Live Oak Church Rd.,
Crestview, FL 32539
Nicholson, John
201-140 East St
North Vancouver, BC V7L 4R1
Lyle, George
PO Box 300
Summerside, PE C1N 4YA
Haynes, Bruce
654 Tidnish Head Rd
Tidnish, NS B4H 3X9
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Philae Shriners
Temples of Philae
In June of this year Lady Linda and I sailed up the Nile River
in Egypt. On one of the days were lucky enough to be able to
visit the Temples of Philae Island. Philae Island is a rocky island
in the middle of the River Nile, south of Aswan . The Ancient
Egyptians built a beautiful and magnificent Temple on this
island for the Goddess Isis, but the Temple became submerged
after the first Aswan dam was built in 1906, and it was not until
the seventies that many nations attempted to save the Temple.
Many countries, together with UNESCO, selected a suitable
location 300 meters downstream. The new island was called
Egilica, and it was completely reshaped to imitate Philae Island
as closely as possible.
Firstly, a coffer dam was built around the Temple and the
water was drained. Next, the Temple was dismantled and transferred, stone by stone, from the submerged Philae Island to the
redesigned Egilica Island. Each and every stone (37,363 blocks)
had to be numbered, and then replaced, in the same position, in
the new location. It was a massive, and very complicated, project taking over 9 years to be accomplished. Philae, an elegant
temple dedicated to the Goddess Isis was rescued from the rising waters of Lake Nasser. The temple is one of the Nubian
monuments that comprise this UNESCO World Heritage Site
and was a sacred island over 2,700 years ago.
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The Temple of Philae was reopened in 1980 !!!!
Two stone lions of pink granite guard the entrance to the
Temple of Isis, the main Temple occupying three quarters of
Philae Island. They were formerly accompanied by two
obelisks, which were removed. The Philae obelisk was one of
two obelisks found at Philae in Upper Egypt in 1815 and soon
afterwards acquired by William John Bankes who had it transported to his estate at Kingston Lacy in Dorset, England. The
house now belongs to the National Trust and the obelisk can still
be seen in the gardens.
It was this Philae obelisk, now on an English country estate
that was instrumental in deciphering the Rosetta Stone!
In addition to the main Temple of Isis there are other monuments here, such as The Kiosk of Trajan, the Chapel of Osiris,
The Temple of Horus, The Temple of Hathor, The Gateway of
Tiberius, the Gateway of Diocletian, and the Temple of
Augustus.
The Temples of the island were neglected, and some of them
even destroyed, after the persecution of the Christians by the
Roman Emperors. During the reign of the Emperor Justinian
(527-565 A.D), the main Temple was converted to a church.
Today, the rescued Temple of Philae stands proud once
more!!!
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Philae Shriners
Stated Meeting and Ceremonial
Dartmouth, N.S. SATURDAY January 10, 2015
1. Opening:
The meeting was opened at 10:05 am. Our Potentate, Ill
Sir John Cameron presiding. A Prayer was given by our
Chaplain, Noble Vincent Ihaz. The flags having been placed,
the pledge of allegiance was given by Ill Sir Bert Thompson.
2. Opening remarks:
Ill Sir John Cameron welcomed everyone and thanked
them for attending. He stated that he especially appreciated
the number of Nobles who travelled a long distance to be
here.
3. Departed Nobles:
Ill Sir John Cameron requested Marshall, Noble Harold
Morash conduct the ladies to their seats. Ill Sir John thanked
the Ladies for attending and thanked them for all that they do
for Philae. The annual necrology service was led by Noble
Vincent Ihaz with the candles being extinguished by Noble
Stanley Milne. Thirty-one Nobles were remembered.
4. Minutes:
The minutes of the December 6, 2014 stated meeting were
read and approved as read.
5. Reports:
Chief Rabban: Noble Doug Morton stated that his report
was printed in the booklet handed to all Nobles and moved
the acceptance of that report. Seconded by Ill Sir Cal Myra.
CARRIED
Assistant Rabban: Noble Harold Farrow stated that his
report was printed in the booklethanded all Nobles and
moved the acceptance of that report. Seconded by Ill Sir Sam
Nahas.
CARRIED
High Priest & Prophet: Noble Mike Schmid stated that
his report was printed in the booklet handed all Nobles and
stated that he wished to add the following information. He
stated that the year end numbers regarding membership
were 938 regular members. Noble Schmid recognized Ill Sir
Bert Thompson and Recorder Noble David Fraser for their
efforts in regard to the collection of past due dues and the reaffiliation of previously suspended members. In 2014 only
seven Nobles were suspended for non payment of due versus
fifteen members in 2013. Noble Schmid announced that
Philae would be receiving a bronze award from Imperial for
our efforts regarding membership development. Noble Mike
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Schmid moved the acceptance of his report. Seconded by Ill
Sir Cal Myra. CARRIED
Oriental Guide: Noble Ed Corbett stated that his report
was included in the booklet handed all Nobles and moved the
acceptance of that report. Seconded by Ill Sir Shane Buchan.
CARRIED
Treasurer: Ill Sir Paul Frank stated that he had no formal
report and that all information related to the Treasurer was
contained in the budget. He stated that the Temple operated
with an expenditure of $6000.00 over income for 2014. Ill Sir
Paul Frank moved that Grant Thornton LLP be retained as
auditors for the Temple for 2015. Seconded by Ill Sir Shane
Buchan. CARRIED
Recorder: Noble David Fraser stated that his report was
contained in the booklet handed to the Nobility. He stated
that he only wished to announce further that the Recorder’s
Office would close on December 22, 2014 and reopen on
January 5, 2015 for the Christmas holidays. Noble David
Fraser moved the acceptance of his report. Seconded by Ill
Sir Shane Buchan. CARRIED
Finance Committee: Noble George Higgins stated that his
report was contained in the booklet handed to the Nobility.
He stated that there was nothing further to report in regards to
investments since the December 6, 2014 meeting as the report
at that meeting included all information for the last quarter
of 2014. Noble George Higgins moved the acceptance of his
report. Seconded by Ill Sir Cal Myra. CARRIED
Hospital Committee: Noble Chester Wyman stated that
his report was printed in the booklet handed to the Nobility.
He moved the acceptance of his report. Seconded by Ill Sir
Cal Myra. CARRIED
Fezeroo Committee: Noble Isaac Gray reported that all
tickets for clubs have been distributed with the exception of
two clubs who would be picking up their tickets today. He
stated that he will be mailing out the Noble’s tickets within
the next two weeks. Noble Isaac Gray moved the acceptance
of his report. Seconded by Noble Harold Farrow.
2015 Calendars: Noble Gary Bowser reported that the
calendars have available since the end of October. He stated
that 100 calendars were forwarded to each club. He stated
that to date Cumberland Shrine Club had sold 514 calendars.
He stated that Cumberland Club considered this a good
fundraiser for their club. Their commissions would amount to
close to $2600.00 and they had no monies invested and therefore no risk. Noble Gary Bowser moved the acceptance of his
report. Seconded by Noble Frank Rhoode. CARRIED
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Ill Sir Bert Thompson rose to encourage everyone to get
behind this fundraiser and do some marketing. He stated that
we were covering expenses and leaving our profits on the
table.
Hospital Governor: Noble Fred Carpenter stated that the
new hospital was reported to be progressing on budget and on
time. The opening ceremony would be on August 20, 2015
and the actual move in date was expected to be later in 2015.
He stated to date donations for the new hospital totalled
$276,266.00 and represented 92% of the goal of
$130,000,000.00. Noble Carpenter stated that to the end of
November 2014 Philae had donated $276,266.00 representing 93 % of our $300,000.00 pledge. Noble Fred Carpenter
moved the acceptance of his report. Seconded by Ill Sir
Shane Buchan. CARRIED
6. Recognition of Past Potentates:
Eleven Past Potentates were present and recognized.
7. Roll Call of Clubs
Arm of Gold Shrine Club - 0
Cape Breton Shrine Club - 0
Causeway Shrine Club - 0
Central Shrine Club - 2
Cumberland Shrine Club - 6
Dartmouth Dist. Shrine Club - 22
East Valley Shrine Club - 1
Halifax Shrine Club - 11
Island Shrine Club - 12
Pictou County Shrine Club - 1
Red Oak Shrine Club - 1
South Shore Shrine Club - 2
Sou’west Shrine Club - 7
Western Valley Shrine Club - 0
Non Club Members - 3
8: New Business:
8.1 Budget: Noble Doug Morton moved the adoption of
the 2015 budget as printed in the annual meeting booklet.
Seconded by Ill Sir Paul Frank. On the question....
Noble Mike Schmid reported that the Executive
Committee had reviewed the budget and supported it.
Ill Sir Bert Thompson questioned the donations to the
Childrens’ Travel Fund. He stated thathe felt they should be
made known to the Nobility. Ill Sir Bill Scrymgeour questioned why the expected income from the Childrens’ Magic
Show was considerably less than in 2014. Noble Doug
Morton explained that in 2015 we would only be doing one
show whereas in 2014 we did a spring and a fall show. Ill Sir
Bill Scrymgeour stated that he was disappointed with the
reduced donations from clubs and units. He stated that he felt
it was incumbent on all Potentates, when visiting, to remind
clubs how important it is to support their Temple through
contributions to the General Fund. He stated that there needs
to be more than $15,075.00 to operate the Temple.
Ill Sir Phil Beeler questioned the reason for several line
items covering insurance. The Recorder Noble David Fraser
explained that the Temple carried five different insurance
policies. (1) The Temple carries a PL&PD policy on the Jolly
Trolley (2) The Temple carries a PL&PD policy on various
trailers used by different units, as well as the Keystone Kops
Paddy Wagon. This is actually a generic vehicle policy. (3)
The Temple carries a directors liability policy as mandated by
Tampa. (4) The Temple carries a comprehensive commercial
policy covering the building, staff, parking lot, liability, etc.
Again mandated by Imperial, and (5) a PL&PD on various
small parade vehicles such a mini cars, mini bikes, etc. The
Nobles operating these vehicles receive coverage by contributing (presently $35.00) and receive PL&PD coverage for
the time they are actually operating these vehicles on parade.
All policies were reviewed and put to tender by our Insurance
advisor Noble Brian Churchill at the end of 2013.
The question was again called and the motion to accept the
budget as presented CARRIED
8.2 Noble Mike Schmid reported that a Tech Committee
had been formed and was up and running. He spoke of the
importance of communications and that this committee
would be working on improving the web site and establishing
a face book page.
8.3 Ill Sir Shane Buchan presented the following notice
of motion. “At the next stated meeting of Philae Shriners,
May 9, 2015, I will move or cause to be moved that the bylaws of Philae Shriners be amended to include the following
‘That no member of Philae Shriners be permitted to wear his
Fez in public while fundraising unless that fundraising venture is for the benefit of Philae Shriners, it’s hospitals, or it’s
Children’s Travel Fund.’
8.4 Ill Sir John Philips rose to announce that $750.00 had
been placed in Line item 7415 of the budget so that he could
try again to circulate an electronic news letter.
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8.5 Noble Ken Conrod moved that Philae participate in
the Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star 2015 program
booklet, with a one page advertisement, costing $100.00.
Seconded by Ill Sir Shane Buchan. CARRIED
8.6 Noble Ken Conrod rose to question the practice of
recognizing and recording the number of members attending
stated meetings from each club. The Recorder responded that
he had researched previous minutes of stated meetings back
at least ten years and this had always been the practice. The
Noble Recorder stated that as far as he could determine, this
was done to recognize those who had travelled considerable
distance to actively participate in the affairs of the Temple.
As an aside to this topic, the Noble Recorder was informed
after the meeting that this was indeed correct, and that the
practice had been instituted by Ill Sir Norman Thompson in
1989, for the purpose of encouraging greater attendance at
stated meetings.
8.7 Ill Sir Paul Frank rose to announce that he as Grand
Master of The Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia had convened a
meeting of members of several concordant and appendant
Masonic bodies in an attempt to eliminate the practice of conflicting events occurring on the same weekends. He encouraged all to use the calendar on the Grand Lodge website to
check for possible conflicts and to record their planned
events. He stated that if everyone from both Nova Scotia and
Prince Edward Island would used this calendar than much of
the existing conflicts could be prevented.
Ill Sir Paul Frank announced that there will be a Nova
Scotia Grand Lodge bar-b-que with entertainment to be held
in Sarasota, Florida on March 31, 2015 for masons and
friends of masons. This is being organized by Noble Mike
Schmid and the cost will be $ 22.50 USD. Ill Sir Paul welcomed all snow birds and any other visitors to the area.
9. Opportunity for Donations:
Noble Bruce Cuco for Cumberland Shrine Club
$15,000.00 Shriners Hosp. Montreal.
$150.00 Philae Children’s Travel Fund.
$2000.00 Philae General Fund
$2000.00 Shriners Hosp. Burn Unit
$5000.00 New Hosp. Capital Campaign
Noble Ken Conrod & Lady Debbie
$100.00 New Hosp. Capital Campaign
Noble Greg Blaney & Lady Patrica
$300.00 Shriners Hosp. Montreal.
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10. Presentations:
Noble Mike Schmid presented a membership trophy to
Sou’West Shrine Club for the highest percentage of new
members – four new members in 2014. Noble Mike stated
that Arm of Gold and South Shore Shrine Clubs tied for runner up position. Ill Sir John Cameron presented the Cordon
Cup to Red Oak Shrine Club recognizing their work in 2014.
Retiring Potentates Remarks: Ill Sir John Cameron stated
that his report was contained in the booklet handed out and he
only wished to add a reminder to all, that we have a Temple
and that the Temple needs to operate...we need to encourage
donations to the Temple general fund, so the Temple may
continue. Ill Sir John Cameron then presented each Shrine
Club with a booklet, that should prove helpful in the operation of their clubs. Ill Sir John then invited Ill Sir Wendell
Dawson and Marshall, Noble Harold Morash to install the
2015 Divan.
Installation: Ill Sir Wendell Dawson installed the 2015
Divan in proper form and Noble Harold Morash gave the
charge. The new officers were introduced to the Nobility and
suitably welcomed.
Potentate’s Remarks: Ill Sir Doug Morton stated that he
was proud and humbled to become Potentate of Philae
Shriners. He stated that his aim and motto for 2015 was
brotherhood, service, and integrity to each other and to others, so that we may be seen to be better men. He implored all
to be ever vigilant of our practices and transparent in our
actions. He stated that we must realign ourselves to meet the
challenges of the future. Ill Sir Doug thanked all for attending the Chief Rabban’s night. Ill Sir Doug thanked Ill Sirs
John Cameron and Wendell Dawson for their help and guidance to him. Ill Sir Doug stated that he especially wanted to
thank the Island Shrine Club for all they had done for him and
for their support over the years.
He reminded all that “Never does a man stand so tall as
when he stoops to help a child”.
The meeting was closed at 12:50 pm. The next stated
meeting to be held at the Temple, 3530 Connolly Street,
Halifax, NS on May 9, 2015 at 10:00 am
Recorder
Potentate
Athena Temple
Quarterly Update from Athena Temple
Athena Temple does not have a lot
to report for this quarter. We do not
meet in December so have our
‘Christmas’ session in November and
our February session was postponed
due to icy conditions.
One Supreme Appointee and eight
Past Queens were present for our
November session.
Princess
Recorder read correspondence from
Shirley Smith, Canadian Trustee,
reminding us of the Dedication
Ceremony for the new hospital in
Montreal and the Floor Naming
Ceremony on August 19th. Not all
Ladies of the Household will be able
to attend but all are excited about this
project.
Spouses and friends join us for our
social period following our session
when we have our annual Chinese
auction (penny auction) and refreshments where we share samples of our
favourite Christmas goodies. Some
go away arms laden with treasures
they’ve won at the auction while others go away empty-handed but a good
time is had by all.
In January, February and March
we hold our sessions in the afternoon
preceded by a soup luncheon. Our
January session had to be postponed
because of a snowstorm . . .
Sandy and Nelson Hurray have
worked very hard in getting pop tabs
to our temple from Prince Edward
Island so the ladies of the household
voted at the January session to give
them a Stepping Stone to Happiness
to show our appreciation.
We were saddened by the loss of
our Princess Pauline Veinotte and
expressed our sympathy in the death
of Princess Shirley Hatt’s husband,
Lloyd.
Zora Club continues to work hard
in the interest of the temple and made
a sizable donation to CRF which was
matched by Athena Temple. We commend these ladies on all their hard
work.
On January 11th the Ladies of the
Household were invited to a surprise
tea in honour of Past Queen Joy
Gerhardt’s 80th birthday hosted by
the ladies auxiliary of her church. PQ
Joy didn’t suspect a thing – she was
just out for a Sunday drive. There
was a wonderful turnout of family
and friends which shows how much
this special lady is loved. She continues to collect and redeem pop tabs
Protect yourself and your
family’s personal health
and lifestyle information
and Campbell’s soup labels in support
of our temple.
Princess Edith Conrod is recovering following knee replacement surgery and we are pleased to see
Princess Marion Conrad out and
about again following a session of the
flu. We wish a speedy recovery to
anyone else who has not been enjoying good health.
Our February session was postponed because of icy conditions. It is
easier to prevent a fall than it is to
repair the damage after one happens
and we want all the ladies of our
household to be safe and well.
Queen Sharon’s year is winding
down and we will soon turn another
page in the history of Athena Temple
and welcome a new queen. In March
we hold our election of officers and
Installation is in April. We hope some
of the Nobles and their ladies will be
able to join us for this impressive ceremony.
Thank you for publishing our current news notes.
Princess Clara Nieforth
Lady of the Keys, Athena Temple
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Samsar Jewel
An awards program has been ongoing for a number of years at Philae Temple called the Samsar
Jewel which all nobles can participate in working towards receiving recognition for their
participation in Temple related activities. This program has been very successful with numerous
nobles earning the basic jewel and subsequent bars.
Point qualification requirements for earning the Samsar Jewel is as follows:
100
100
100
75
50
50
50
50
25
25
25
20
10
Top Line Signer for Shrine, each new member initiated, affiliated, associated or restored
Meritorious Service (discretion of Potentate, once per year)
Chairman of major temple committees ie. Fezeroo, Christmas Fantasy, Shriners News
Editor, Hospital
Participation in a NESA or Imperial Session
Top Line Signer, Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite or York Rite member initiate or restored.
(provide copy of petition)
Drivers per trip for transporting shrine children to Hospital or Airport
NESA and Imperial Association Meetings/Seminars
Each Child application forwarded to Philae Hospital Committee
Stated Session and Ceremonial Attendance
Attendance at Magic Show
Parade participation as a Shriner
Hospital and Executive Committee Meeting Attendance
Fezeroo or Paper Crusade participation per four hour shift.
1000 Total Points – Basic Jewel
1500 Total Points – First Bar
2000 Total Points – Second Bar
2500 Total Points – Star for Complete Jewel
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Date_______________________________
Nobles Name:____________________________________
Member No:__________
Event:__________________________________________________________________
Nobles Signature:_________________________________________________________
*Authorized Signature:_____________________________________________________
Position:___________________________ Club / Unit: __________________________
Points Awarded:______________________
*This form is to be signed by an executive or chairman of the event.
It is the responsibility of each Noble to submit completed forms to the Recorder’s Office
after each event. All submissions must be in the Recorder’s Office no later than 31 March
for the points to count for the previous year.
REVISED MARCH 2014
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Philae Shriners
Booster Page
Ill Sir Bruce MacLaren congratulates Philae PEI Members and Past Potentates
In Loving Memory of Leroy Brown from Effie Brown
In Memory of Ill. Sir John Dunbar from Lady Alma Dunbar
In Memory of Noble Roger E. Eisner, PGM from Lady Donna Eisner
In Memory of Mona Ashton from Noble David Byrne
In Memory of William Byrne from Noble David Byrne
In Memory of Sandra Ashton Byrne from Noble David Byrne
In Memory of Heather Roberts from Noble Bob Roberts
In Memory of Sandra Ashton Byrne from Noble Bob Roberts
In Memory of Noble Brian Miller from Noble Bob Roberts
In Memory of Noble Leroy Brown from Noble Bob Roberts
In Memory of Noble George Crouch from Lady Mary Crouch
In Memory of Noble Darrell Thurber from Lady Lynn Thurber & Sara May
In Memory of Noble Donnie Matheson from Ill Sir Bert Thompson and Lady Pauline
In Memory of Noble Peter Campbell from Ill Sir Bert Thompson and Lady Pauline
In Memory of Ill Sir John Dunbar from Noble Ron Powell and Lady Alice Dunbar
In Memory of Noble Harlan Billard from Noble Ron Powell and Lady Alice Dunbar
In Memory of Noble Leroy Brown from Noble Ron Powell and Lady Alice Dunbar
In Memory of Lady Augusta Douglass from Noble Peter Douglass
In Memory of Frank W. Sheppard from Kennina Sheppard
In Memory of Heather Roberts from Noble Bob Roberts
In Memory of Noble Harlan Billard from Noble Bob Roberts
In Memory of Ill Sir John Dunbar from Noble Bob Roberts
In Memory of Noble George Crouch from Noble Bob Roberts
Ill. Sir John Clark, PP and Lady Sheila
In Memory of Noble David Lummen from Ill Sir Doug Waterfield and Lady Bess
In Memory of Dorothy E. Yeo from Noble David Yeo
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Clown Corner
Congratulations to Kevin (Sweet P)
Philae Clown Unit has been very
active over the past number of months
with a number of clowns recently
returning from Clown School.
Congratulations to Kevin (Sweet P)
for being awarded as Master Clown
and Harold (Boss Hog) for earning the
distinction of a Craftsman Clown.
Graham (Beeper) and Nick (Happy) attended the Judges
workshops and our lady clowns Lynn (Sparkle) and Bev
(Giggles) had a great time. As always, Lady Marylyn was
there to support the clowns and act as navigator for the trip
to and from the Northeast Clown Institute in Plymouth Mass.
The clown unit is open to any Shriner who would like to
be a Clown. There are also a number of Ladies who are
dressing as Clowns and participating in
various activities. For your planning purposes and to mark it on your calendar, the
next Clown Unit meeting will be held in
Amherst 1000 18 Apr 15, hosted by the
Amherst Shrine Club. The meeting will
start at 1000 followed by lunch and then
various workshops presented by our
clowns who have recently returned from
Clown School.
Looking ahead a number of clowns will be attending the
Klownfest in Bangor Maine 27 - 29 Mar 15. This an open
invitation so if you are interest in clowning more information
can be found at the following link.
http://klownfest.com/
Again, I would encourage the Nobles and Ladies to consider joining and participating in the most fun unit in Philae
Shriners. Further information can be found on the Clown
Unit page at Philae Shriner website
http://philaeshriners.com/clubs-units/units/temple-clown-unit/page
under Philae Clowns.
In Memoriam
Deaths Since Last SHRINERS
NEWS
“ES SELAMU ALEIKUM”
We do not lose the ones we love
They only go before
Where there is everlasting life
Where sorrow is no more…
And there the soul will always live
And peace is everywhere.
We do not lose the ones we love
God takes them in His care.
Wood, William C
Smith, David LG
Hann, Edward E
Starratt, George K
Brown, Arthur S
Boyd, Edward B
Hatt, Lloyd
Moore Allan W
Ferguson, Kenneth E
Darris, Otis J
Yours in Clowning,
John (Deckster) Philips
Boss Clown
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Landry, Paul G
Sheppard, Earl
Jolly Trolley Unit
Parade Season Soon Upon Us
Nobles, the 2015 parade season will
soon be upon us. We in the Jolly Trolley
Unit are looking forward to having the
Trolley available in as many locations /
parades as possible throughout the
coming months. However, this will take
the co-operation of every Noble within
Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.
To make the parade season successful, we are looking for Nobles to join
the Jolly Trolley Unit and become
licensed drivers. To do this will require
an upgrade of your license to a Class 4
– but hold on, the Jolly Trolley Unit will
assist Nobles wishing to upgrade their
license. We will work with you in providing the Trolley to train with and
financial assistance by covering the cost
of the written test and road test.
We hope to have the Jolly Trolley
attend all “Potentate’s” Parades
throughout Nova Scotia and Prince
Edward Island in 2015 and we want to
work with the various Club’s if they
have a parade / event that they would
like the Trolley to attend. However, the
Trolley’s attendance will depend on the
availability of licensed drivers. If you
have a parade or event that you would
like the Trolley to attend, please contact
the Jolly Trolley Unit President, Ken
Conrod to discuss / arrange ph. 902462-3919 or 902-410-7090.
To make the parade season success-
ful, it will require financial assistance
from everyone. With the cost of fuel,
maintenance, inspections and insurance, to name a few, it is quite expensive to keep the Jolly Trolley Unit on
the road. We hope that you, and the
Clubs throughout Nova Scotia and
Prince Edward Island, will assist with
the running of the Trolley this year –
donations are graciously accepted and
cheques can be made out to the Jolly
Trolley Unit and forwarded to the
Recorders office.
Look forward to seeing you on the
Parade circuit.
Ken Conrod
President - Jolly Trolley Unit
It Costs Nothing
The Power of a Smile
It cost nothing, but creates much.
It enriches those who receive it,
without impoverishing those who
give it. It happens in a flash, and the
memory of it sometimes lasts forever. No one is so rich that he can
get along without it, and no one is
so poor but that he is richer for its
benefits. It creates happiness in the home, fosters goodwill in business, and is the countersign of friends. It is
rest to the weary, daylight to the discouraged, sunshine
to the sad, and nature’s best antidote for trouble. Yet it
cannot be bought, begged, borrowed or stolen, for it is
something that is of no earthly good to anyone unless it
given away.
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Kitchen Korner
Simple Apple Pie Bites
A new quick and easy
Lodge Night Favourite!
What you need...
1 tube Crescent Rolls
1 slice apple per triangle
1 TBSP. Melted butter
Cinnamon & Brown Sugar
Method.........
1. Pre heat oven to 350
Degrees
2. Roll out the dough on
a greased cookie sheet, bush
with butter and sprinkle brown
sugar & cinnamon in the individual pieces of dough.
3. Roll up a apple slice in
the dough, forming a crescent,
brush with melted butter and
top with cinnamon. Repeat for
the others.
4. Bake for 12-15 minutess at 350 Degrees.
5. Remove from oven,
filling will be HOT! Serve
alone or with a dollop of
Vanilla Ice Cream! Enjoy!
B
N
&
B
LLP
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Philae Shriners
Canadian Sneaker Fund Report
The Sneaker Fund is a philanthropy
inside the Shrines Hospitals for Children.
The Sneaker Fund is a fund raising activity
for Shriners Hospitals for Children Burn
Research and operated only during Shrine
events. International Shrine Clown
Association
(ISCA) operates this activity under the
annual permission of the
Imperial Council, which ISCA
receives from each Imperial
Potentate. Our Canadian Fund,
which is managed by the Shrine Hospital – Canada, as of the
end of November is $49,780.80. Imperial has now approved
the change submitted to ISCA By Laws Article VI –
Philanthropy, to read “the Official Philanthropy of ISCA
shall be the Sneaker Fund. The purpose of the Sneaker Fund
shall be to provide financial support in the United Sates for
Burns Research within the Shrine Hospital Burns Program
and in Canada for Ontogenesis Imperfecta Research Program
(Brittle Bone Disease) in the Shriners Hospital for Children
Canada.
Submitted by
Ill Sir John Philips, PP
Philae Shriners E-Newsletter
Philae Shriners Bulletin
Philae Shriners are always looking for new avenues
of communication with our Nobles and Ladies. Many
of you are already receiving the Shriner News and reading the Shriners website, so we thought an electronic
newsletter would be a great way of letting you know
"What is happening in real time in Shrinedom." The
Philae Executive has authorized the startup of an electronic newsletter which will be call the "Philae Shriners
Bulletin" which will be published on a monthly basis
and more frequently if required. You'll find it packed
with current information about activities happening
within our fraternity. We hope the newsletter will also
be a useful resource for whatever else you need to know
about the Shrine. This is your e-newsletter and will only
be as good as the information received. Nobles, Ladies,
Clubs and Units are encouraged to send any items such
as events, activities, recognitions, photos etc to the editor Ill Sir John Philips, PP at jphilips@accesswave.ca
Your input into this new and exciting communication
tool complements the quarterly Shriner News and
Philae Website and helps us get current information out
to the Nobles in a timely manner.
Philae Executive Committee
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Our Philadelphia Hospital
First to Perform Innovative Surgery
Shriners Hospitals for Children Philadelphia have an
extensive treatment program for scoliosis (curvature of the
spine) that is designed to treat all forms of the condition,
using every tool available. The newest treatment being
offered for young children with schoiosis curves too large for
bracing is the MAGEC (MAGnetic Expansion Control)
Spiral Bracing and Distraction System. Typically, large and
potentiallly life-threatening scoliosis curves are treated wtih
traditional growing rods, which require a moderate surgical
procedure for implantation, then a smaller procedure every
six months to lengthen the spine. Although the lengthening
procedures are relatively minor, they still involve general
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anesthesia, anxiety and discomfort. The FAGEC rods are an
alternative to the traditional growing rods, and eliminate the
need for repeated lengthening surgeries. This results in significant safety, health, mental and phyical benefits for the
child and their family. Patients will also be able to get beck to
their activities of daily living sooner with this surgical option.
The spine team members at the PhiladelphiaShriners
Hospitals are known for being pioneers in the newest cuttingedge technology for spine care, and are proud to have completed the first surgery using the MACEG system in the
United States since the FDA granted 5 10K clearances on
February 27,2014.
One day, while strolling down the boardwalk, John
bumped into an old friend of his, Rob, from high
school. “You look great John, how do you stay
looking so young? Why you must be 60 already
but you don’t look a day over 40!” Rob exclaimed.
“I feel like I’m 40 too!” replied John.
“That’s incredible” exclaimed Rob, “Does it run in
the family? How old was your dad when he
passed?”
“Did I say he was dead?” asked John. “He’s 81
and is more active then ever. He just joined the
neighborhood basketball team!” responded John.
“Whoa! Well how old was your Grandfather when
he died?”
“Did I say he died” asked John. Rob was amazed.
“He just had his 105th birthday and plays golf and
goes swimming each day! He’s actually getting
married this week!”
“Getting married?!” Rob asked. If he’s 105, why on
earth does he want to get married?!
John looked at Rob and replied, “Did I say he
wanted to?”
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Masons and the Old West @
http://playervimeo.com/video/43013696
Western Valley
Red Oak
Shriners Make Presentation
Left to Right: Noble Dalton Lease, Noble Rollie Zwicker,
Mr. Paul Easson, Noble President George Thomson, and
Noble Cliff Oickle
Recently the Western Valley Shrine Club, presented to Mr.
Paul R. Easson, President of Easson Transport Ltd., a 100
Million Certificate for his most generous and annual purchase of Sobeys gift cards, which are donated to his employees at Christmas! Western Valley certainly appreciates Mr.
Easson’s kind generosity!
Shriners Present Cheque
These are Noble Kevin Crozier and Noble Santa Claus
(Noble Roger Clark) representing Red Oak Shrine Club,
making their annual Santa/Shriners visit to Prince County
Hospital in Summerside, PE to present gifts to kids in
Pediatrics and make a $500.00 donation for purchase of gifts
throughout the year to Nurses Sandra and Meredith.
Philae Shriners get
new Web Master!
Old Web Master, Noble Sandy Buchan recently handed
over the reins of the Web Site to the New Web Master, Noble
Graham Shauffenburg, from the South Shore Shrine Club,
new improvements and a new look are on Noble Graham’s
agenda, you can contact him at gshauffenburg@eastlink.ca
with your items for placement onto the website! All the best
for the new job Noble Graham!
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