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Al Shamal Shriners
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
December 2012 Vol. 29 No. 4
­­­­Events&
Meetings
Monday, December 3rd 2012
Dinner Meeting, Shrine Centre
Stated Business Meeting 5:30 pm
Zem Zem 6:00 pm
Dinner 7:00 pm
Meeting 8:00 pm
Saturday, December 8th 2012
Breakfast With Santa 9:00 am – 12 Noon
Biffs Lounge, Al Shamal Shrine Centre
RSVP to Shrine Office with
children’s gender, names and ages.
Saturday, January 5th 2013
Al Shamal Annual Meeting, 9:00 am
Holding Association Annual Meeting
Necrology Service 11:15 am
Luncheon 12 Noon
Friday, January 11th 2013
Chief Rabban’s Night, 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Delta South Edmonton 4404 Gateway Blvd.
Saturday, January 12th 2013
Lunch 12:30 pm
Potentate’s Ball: Cocktails 6:00 pm
Dinner 7:00 pm – Dance to follow
Delta South Edmonton 4404 Gateway Blvd.
Sunday, January 13th 2013
Breakfast 9:00 - 11:00 am
Delta South Edmonton, 4404 Gateway Blvd.
Monday, February 4th 2013
Dinner Meeting, Shrine Centre
Zem Zem 6:00 pm
Dinner 7:00 pm
Meeting 8:00 pm
Monday, March 4th 2013
Stated Business Meeting – 5:30 pm
Dinner Meeting, Shrine Centre
Zem Zem – 6:00 pm
Dinner – 7:00 pm
Meeting – 8:00 pm
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Sahida“ a warm and friendly Greeting
Elected Divan
Potentate, Ill. Sir Bob Thachuk
Chief Rabban, Noble Larry Howard
Assistant Rabban, Noble Grant Geldart
High Priest & Prophet, Noble Terry Chapman
Oriental Guide, Noble Murray Sutherland
Treasurer, Noble Jim Matheson
Recorder, Noble Gary Willis
Imperial Appointments
Imperial Public Relations Director,
Ill Sir Bruce Hogle
Canadian Shrine Hospital Board of Governors,
Ill Sir James Templeton
Portland Shrine Hospital Board of Governors,
Ill Sir Ari Hoeksema
Endowments, Wills and Gifts,
Ill. Sir Bill Miller, Al Azhar
Membership Development Specialist (MDS),
Noble Neville Bush
Appointed Divan
Director General, Ill Sir Doug Grant
Assistant Director General, Ill. Sir Jack Watt
Chief Aide, Noble Ian Skogstad
Master of Ceremonies, Ill Sir Ari Hoeksema
Parade Marshal, Noble Barrie Miller
Director Uniform Units, Noble Chris Batty
Chaplain, Noble Art Jones
Director Ritualistic Cast, Noble Bob Cameron
1st Ceremonial Master, Noble Jim Forbes
2nd Ceremonial Master, Noble Bill Martin
Captain of the Guard, Noble Dwayne Johnson
Outer Guard, Noble Tony Linchet
Public Relations Chairman, Noble Dwayne Johnson
Membership Chairman, Noble Neville Bush
Sick and Visiting Chairman, Noble Herbert Delo Rey
Hospital Chairman, Noble Darwin Harrison
Photographer, Noble Michael Cline-Fremont
Soccer Chairman, Noble Gordon Harris
Casino Chairman, Noble Walter Bouillon
Dinner Auction Chairman, Noble Ian Skogstad
Circus Chairmen, Ill Sir Doug Sharkey and Noble Bob Cameron
Circus Director of Operations, Noble Ross Cyr
Golf Tournament Chairman, Noble Jordan Gogal
Building Committee Chairman, Noble James Butlin
Shrine Club Presidents
Al-Wa, Noble Allan London
Battle River, Noble Ron Dempsey
Northern Lights, Noble Brian Poltorak
Fort McMurray, Noble James Reid
Legal Counsel Noble Iain Cameron
2012 Potentate’s Aides
Chief Aide, Noble Ian Skogstad
Noble John Harper
Noble Russ Motiuk
Noble Fred Drew
Noble Don Mah
Noble Gary Semaniuk
Noble Fred Such
Noble John Pratt
Noble Don Bauer
Noble Vern Yonkers
Noble Maurice Riopel
Noble Bob Disler
Noble Irvine Laliberte
Noble George Fitzsimmons
Noble Noel Gauthier
Noble Nick Wengreniuk
Noble Jean Deslauriers
Noble Paul Jaskiw
Noble Paul Febrey
Noble Richard Glasgow
Noble Herb Keith
Noble Barry Oberg
Noble Tim Mayner
Noble Dave Johnson
Noble Ernie Ostrom
Noble Jim Hutchinson
Noble Jay Berg
Noble Pat Shabatowski
Noble Gerard Beyersbergen
Noble Jordan Gogal
Noble Ron Townsend
Noble Mike McLean
Noble Matt Webb
Noble Louis Fradette
Noble Jim Price
Noble Wayne Barrett
Noble Mike Jaskiw
Noble Nestor Kwasnycia
Al Shamal Shriners
14511 - 142 Street NW Edmonton, AB T6V 1H9
Telephone: 780-482-6065 Fax: 780-488-4728
Web page: www.alshamalshriners.org
e-mail: shriners@telusplanet.net
Editor, Noble John Fraser
Email: jjfraser@telus.net
This publication is devoted to promoting the best interests of Al Shamal Shriners
in particular and the A.A.O.N.M.S. in general together with those of the Masonic
Fraternity and all Affiliated Orders.
Auditor Noble Chris Cameron
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Potentate’s Message
These will be my last remarks in the Sahida as your Potentate.
I have a number of people to thank for their support this year.
Noble Ian Skogstad as Chief Aide
and all the Potentate’s Aides. You
did a great job doing everything
and anything when called upon.
Noble Dwayne Johnson and the
Provo Corp. Thanks for attending
all the parades and being the
Potentate’s Unit. Also, all the
functions you guys attended and
all the work you did for me. Ill Sir
Doug Grant and Ill Sir Jack Watt
as Director Generals. You made
the ceremonials a success. To Ill
Sir Doug Grant for nominating
me for all 8 years on the Divan.
Noble Bob Cameron and the
Ritualistic cast, you made the
ceremonials very memorable for all the new candidates. Noble
Chris Batty for Director of Uniform Units, great job getting
as many of the Unit Heads out to the meetings as possible
and the way you conducted the meetings. Noble Art Jones
as Chaplain. Noble Barrie Miller, as Parade Marshall, kept us
in order at all the parades we attended. Ill Sir Ari Hoeksema
and Noble Herbert Delo Rey for being Master of Ceremonies
at all the meetings and functions this year. Noble Neville Bush
as Membership Chairman. Noble Dwayne Johnson as Public
Relations Chairman. Noble John Fraser as Editor of the Sahida.
Great job in putting all the Sahidas together and getting them
out. Noble Michael Cline-Fremont for temple Photographer,
took great pictures and lots of memories to cherish. Noble
Bob Cameron for the job as Circus Chairman. Noble Jordan
Gogal, Golf Chairman, thanks for making the tournament a
fun event and an opportunity to practice my putting. Noble
Jim Butlin and the Building Committee, you guys did a great
job in keeping up the building and improvements when money
was available. To Denise Buhay, great job and thanks for all the
extras you did for me. To the Divan for your support, working
together makes all the difference. To the Past Potentates for
your guidance and direction. Thanks to the Greeters’ Unit for
your support over the last eight years.
To all the Nobles and their Ladies, I thank you for your support,
and the opportunity and privilege of being your Potentate
representing Al Shamal Temple. I tried a lot of different things
December 2012
this year, some successful and others
not. And last but not least to my wife,
Pat. Thanks for the support over the last
8 years and especially 2012.
Lady Pat and I wish everyone Seasons
Greetings and a New Year filled with
health and happniess.
Sincerely,
Bob.
DIRECTOR’S STAFF
Director’s Staff President, Neil White, has made good his
promise of managing the Second Section for this Fall’s
October 5th and 6th Ceremonial, right here in our own
backyard. Indeed, it was done entirely by members who came
in full force that Saturday -- from the medical check-up of the
candidates, down to the last stunt. The Director’s Staff and
faithful Nobles were there from set-up to tear-down.
The Hot Sands is the culmination of a Noble’s quest to become
a complete Shriner. This, in a way, highlights the claim that
the Shrine is undeniably the fun side of Freemasonry. And
sure enough, as proven in both of the ceremonials this year,
the fun and laughter starts from the moment the candidates
dig their magic forks into that hearty meal on Friday right to
where they flash that full Shriner grin during the banquet’s
pictorials.
The Director’s Staff has been operating in Alberta for over 80
years. It is the unit whose members form the first impression
for all men who set foot in the Shrine in the quest of proudly
wearing the much-coveted fez.
The unit meets the first Wednesday of the month at Biff’s
Lounge, 7:00 pm. As for your Shriner jewels, gifts, trinkets
and other “bling-blings”, just Google Al Shamal Director’s
Staff Jewellery. Neil White is also a phone call away at 780464-7064. Keep us in mind for any special Christmas ideas
that you may need!
The Director’s Staff is right on course and its proud members
all say, “You are most welcome to join!”
WILL LEANO
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RECORDER’S RAMBLINGS
The comments below are not the opinion of the Divan or Unit
Heads. They are the opinion and comments of the Recorder.
Unit accounts to support our existence, not money from your
Casino accounts.
Those of you who belong to a Unit will already have had this
sent to you from your Unit Head Member. For those of you
who don’t belong to a Unit yet, here are my thoughts.
There are concerns about the lack of
attendance at the Unit Heads’ meetings.
At the October meeting only about 30%
of the Units were represented. This is very
discouraging when there are important items
to be discussed and there is only input from
a few.
My other concern is that only some of the Units and Clubs
are reporting what is happening at the Unit Heads Meeting.
I encourage each Unit Leader to get the message out to their
members. There are members at large who don’t belong to
a Unit or Club, how does this information get passed on to
them. They are important and would help if they knew what
was happening. They became Shriners for a reason, to support
the philanthropy, I hope. If they only became a member to
wear the FEZ and brag that they are a Shriner, they joined for
the wrong reason.
We need quality and quality will begat quantity.
Is there a reason for not attending? If so, let
the Potentate or the Recorder know.
This is the opinion and thoughts of your Recorder not the
Divan.
Firstly, all the Units and Shrine Clubs should know what events
the other Units have coming up and secondly new projects
and possibly the start up of new Units. Communication is very
important and this is the best way to get the information out
to the Units and Clubs.
Gary Willis, Recorder
Maybe the Divan needs to take ownership of new projects
and solicit the Units and Clubs to assist in putting them on.
I believe each Divan member should put on their own money
making project to help run the Shrine Centre. It can be as big
or small as you want it, every dollar counts. There are lots of
possibilities to make a few dollars. With the Circus income
being down this year a huge effort is needed to help cover the
cost to the end of this year and into 2013.
The Units and Clubs seem to be in good shape financially
but most of them are not supporting the Shrine Centre
operations. How does the Centre get needed support from
the Clubs and Units to help our operation? I know you will say
that we get Gaming funds, which is true, but most of these
funds are restricted.
The Shrine Centre applies for funds from AGLC for each Unit
to make purchases of items required to purchase equipment,
vehicles, pay for repairs, travel and many other items. This
being said we apply to spend restricted funds for your benefit.
I in turn ask each Unit and Club for a donation from your
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When: Saturday December 8th, 2012
Time:
9am until 12 noon
Where: Biffs Lounge, Al Shamal Shrine Centre,
14511-142 Street
RSVP: Required to office; call 780-482-6065 or
email shriners@telus.net
Please include gender and age of all children attending.
Santa will have a surprise in his bag.
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Hospital Sick & Visiting Committee
CONGRATULATIONS
Please contact the Shrine Centre Office or Noble Dr. Herbert
Delo Rey if you have knowledge of a Noble sick or in the
hospital.
Noble Doug Golosky, Fort McMurray Shrine Club as one
of two Inductees into the Alberta Business Hall of Fame
for 2012. This quiet and soft spoken Noble has received
many awards over the years, one of which was the Best
Achievement in Commerce Award at the Aboriginal
Achievement Awards in 2005.
Chairman Emeritus, Noble Bill Trofimuk .............. 780-466-7971
Chairman, Noble Dr. Herbert Delo Rey ............... 780-342-8924
Noble Walter Bouillon ........................................ 780-425-9469
Noble Bob Coates .............................................. 780-962-4963
Noble Frank Dove .............................................. 780-455-2244
Noble Bob Disler ................................................ 780-469-7188
Noble Clayton Elliott .......................................... 780-459-8006
Noble John Fraser .............................................. 780-478-4984
Noble Bill Harrison ............................................. 780-456-1612
Noble Bill Hite .................................................... 780-459-6131
Ill Sir Ari Hoeksema ............................................ 780-421-7776
Noble John Pratt ................................................ 780-436-7651
Ill. Sir Bruce Hogle, has been named as the Honorary Chair
for the Operation Friendship Seniors Society. Ill Sir Hogle
was awarded the Masonic Metal of Merit for his long and
outstanding service as a Master Mason to the Masonic Family
and our community as a whole, on June 16th at the Grand
Lodge Annual Communications.
The following long term members would appreciate a visit from
their Masonic or Shrine Brothers:
Noble Bill Donnelly ..................... ...... Misercordia Nursing Home
Noble Bill Hamilton ..................... ...Edmonton General, 12Y- 05
Noble Fred Hensen ......................... Miller Crossing Care Centre
Noble Everett Johnson ................ ................ Rutherford Heights
Noble Bob Lamont ...................... ...Kipness Centre, room 1336
Noble Peter Morris ....................... ......................Kipness Centre
Noble Ed Pare .............................. . Citadel, Room 96, St. Albert
Noble Paul Schorak .................... ...................... Killiam Hospital
Noble William T. Trofimuk .......... . Edmonton General, 12Y- 09A
Noble Sebastian Van Heel .......... .......... Devonshire Care Centre
Noble Ed Whitenett ..................... ................ Red Deer Hospital
Noble Harlan Woolsey ................ ...Alberta Life Care, Terra Losa
In Memoriam
To Noble Neville Bush on his appointment as the new
MDS, Membership Development Specialist, for Shriners
International.
Here are our departed Nobles who have made the Great
Pilgrimage across searing desert sands to the cool Oasis of
Eternal Life. These gentle men were our Friends and Brethren
and the void created by their leaving causes an ache in our
hearts that will not soon go away.
#1702
#198
#577
#1099
#1343
Noble Kenneth Peach
August 15th 2012
Noble Douglas Fraser
August 27th 2012
Noble Charles Weir September 24th 2012
Noble John Burrough
October 9th 2012
Noble Everett Johnson November 8th 2012
December 2012
Also Noble George Christensen, Sr. who was honoured by
Canada’s National Firearms Association in a recent issue of the
Canadian Firearms Journal, including front cover, for close to
70 years as an avid hunter. He still has his original first big
game license from 1944. George can be found most days
working behind the firearms counter at Wholesales Sports,
where he has been since their early years in Edmonton.
To all the Nobles and Ladies who help to make Al Shamal
what we are. Thank you.
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SILVER WINGS
CLOWN UNIT
Well the Wingers had a great time selling at the novelty booth
at the Shrine Circus - it is so much fun for us to mingle with
the parents and kids at the shows - thanks to all members and
wives who came to help.
We had 15 members that took part in our 64th annual Shrine
Circus along with a large number of our wives who manned
a novelty table for all shows. Our skit, the “Body Improver”
or else known as the “Sweat Box”, was performed at each
of the four shows with a good response from the crowd.
We also had our Chili and Pasta Halloween Night on November
3rd. What a night it was with over 60 adults and children
dressed in Halloween costume and many other who did not.
Thanks to all that came out for our Family Fun Night and to all
members and wives for working so hard to make it a success.
We have lots of plans and ideas for the New Year so watch
this space for more info to come.
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We had several members attend PNSA, compete and either
win or place in the top five. We gained one keen new
member and a strong possibility for another.
From all accounts, it looks like we will be having another
excellent year with over 100 move outs to our unit credit,
by far more than any other unit. This is to the credit of
our active members who may do 2 or 3 events in one day,
and especially to our President and Move Out Coordinator,
Fred “DERF” Drew, for his dedication and efforts to meet
demands for clowns. Our seconded busiest time of the year
is now upon us as the demand for clowns increases greatly
as it gets close to the festive season. We look forward to
a busy 2013 under the direction of a new slate of officers,
as the requests for both clowns and our 2nd degree team
come in.
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GREETERS UNIT
Exciting times are coming! 8 NEW KENWORTHS
ARRIVING…WE NEED DRIVERS!
be preparing the final proposal for presentation to the Divan
soon.
This is just one aspect in Shrinedom that the Greeters are
involved in. Besides doing our usual duties and responsibilities
in the regular monthly Al Shamal Shrine meetings, we are also
involved in other special activities:
In October, the Unit was involved in various capacities at the
Shrine Circus. You saw green jackets selling 50/50 tickets
and souvenir programs, helping people to their seats, and
generally just being there to greet our circus fans. The Nobles
and their Ladies were there as we have always done in the
past and will continue doing in the future.
The Greeters are there for the annual Auction. We provide
manpower support to make the event successful.
Indeed, The Greeters Unit is expanding our parade fleet.
Joining our reliable and ever loyal vintage firetruck will be a
squad of Kenworth go-karts. We are eagerly anticipating the
next round of move-outs as we firm up our plan for these gocarts in the coming months.
In our September regular meeting, the Unit unanimously
approved a motion to purchase eight brand new Kenworth
go-carts to use in our moveouts. Not only do we see our
members enthusiastically zipping along our firetruck, but
more importantly, we are anticipating more attraction and
enjoyment for our parade viewers. The excitement is in the
air and slowly but surely will continue to increase as we
move along in this endeavour. Our working committee will
December 2012
Our regular monthly meetings at The Yellowhead Casino
gives us an opportunity to socialize with our Ladies. This also
provides anyone wishing to join the unit an opportunity to
meet the unit members in a social setting and at the same
time see how the unit conducts it’s business.
So if you know of anyone who, or if you yourself, wants to
check us out, we surely welcome you and your Lady to this
monthly event. Just let our Secretary/Treasurer Noble Doug
Troock know so we can include you in our headcount for
dinner. Noble Doug can be contacted at dntroock@shaw.ca
or 780.463.6994. Alternatively, you can contact the Shrine
Centre or let any unit member know.
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LADIES AUXILIARY
It should be noted that the EVENING
GROUP is now meeting on the 3rd
Monday afternoon at 1:00 pm
upstairs. They have changed their
name to HAPPY CRAFTERS. Everyone
is welcome to come and join us. Next
meeting will be Monday afternoon,
December 17th.
The Circus has come and gone. Our Ladies operated a booth to
help our Shriners in selling novelties under the direction of Mary
McHargue, who did a great job of getting recruits and manning
the booth. A huge thank you to all that helped. Also thanks
go out to Isabel Gauthier and LaVerne Chartrand who once
again were the office ticket sellers. Our Shriners don’t know
how lucky they are to have these gals!
Our new comers pot luck luncheon was held in October and
was well attended. Some Divan members were there which
was appreciated. Ill. Sir Bob Thachuk brought us up to date
with the events he attended at the Imperial Sessions. He told
a heart warming story of a patient that was born deaf and can
now hear and who sings beautifully after the care he received
at the Shriners Hospital.
The Auxiliary Luncheon, Bazaar and Cookie Walk, which was
held Saturday November 17th 2012 at the Shrine Centre was a
huge success again.
Kudos go out to Joy Leskewich for sending out e-mail notices
to keep us informed and on track of up coming events. She
does a wonderful job!
Christmas is fast approaching and once again we wish you
Happy Holidays. See you next year.
HOSPITAL COMMITTEE
Nobles your Hospital Committee under the leadership of Noble
Darwin Harrison and assisted by Noble Don Millar have looked
after over 100 patients files this year on our behalf. Some times
they get thank you letters that brings our purpose into reality.
Following is a selection of comments from one such letter.
December 2012
“Dear Darwin,
I must start this letter by expressing my deepest apologies for
taking so long to send this to you. Our trip to Portland was
amazing, but the time went by so fast, Portland is a beautiful
city and I would have loved to stay longer to enjoy it. Our flights
down were uneventful, everyone we dealt with at all 3 airports
on the way down were very friendly, helpful, understanding
and patient; My little trooper did so well! She never slept at all
on the way down, but she was an absolute angle through it all,
no crying, whining, fussiness, just perfect! Once we landed in
Portland, I put her in her stroller to go get luggage and find a
taxi; she was exhausted and fell asleep almost instantly.
The next morning, The Shriners Hospital sent their van to
pick us up at the hotel and took us to the hospital. From the
moment you walk in the front doors, they made us feel like we
were the only special patient they had. They were very good
explaining things every step of the way, so we always knew
what was happening. The doctor we saw asked us a million
questions about me and Seanna. She did a very thorough exam
of Seanna, and more importantly to me, she handled Seanna in
a way that made her feel comfortable.
Seanna’s diagnosis is intoeing from femoral anteversion tibial
torsion. Our appointment at the hospital took less time than
we expected. We left the hospital and the shuttle van quickly
drove us to the airport so we could try and catch an earlier
flight home. In our rush to get to the airport and switch our
flights, we forgot a seatbelt strap for Seanna’s car seat in the
hospital shuttle van. Once we landed in Edmonton, I turned
my phone back on and I had 7 messages from the driver of the
shuttle van. He found the strap and drove all the way back to
the airport and tried to find us, but we had already boarded our
plane. The fact that the driver went out of his way to try and
call me he took the extra step of mailing it to me, absolutely
made my heart ache with gratefulness. I was touched by this;
it still makes me cry when I think about it even now. I did not
get his name in all of this, he truly was our guardian angel on
the trip!
I want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all the
hard work you did to make this trip possible for Seanna. The
relief I received from just having someone who knows what
they are talking about have a look at her has eased my mind
and my heart so much. I now feel like I did all that I could
to make sure that I was making an informed decision that
was best for my daughter. The work that The Shriners and its
hospitals do is absolutely wonderful, and the world is a better
place by having people like you in it.”
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2nd Annual Shriners International
Personal Essay Contest
Rules, Guidelines and Entry Form
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Your essay must be typed and double-spaced.
It must not exceed 1500 words.
All essays must be non-fiction.
You must be a Shriner in good standing.
You must not include any personal names in your essay.
Each applicant must only submit one essay. It must be the original work of the submitter.
Each applicant must complete an entry form.
Do not put your name on the pages of your actual essay. They will be reviewed anonymously.
Please spell-check your essay and use proper grammar.
A panel of personal essay contest judges decides which entries win. Three entries will be chosen.
All decisions will be final.
By submitting an essay, you acknowledge that it has not been published before, and that it will
become property of Shriners International. By submitting your essay, you give permission to
Shriners International to publish your essay and/or parts of your essay, regardless of whether your
entry is chosen as a winner. You also agree and understand that you will receive no compensation,
payment or royalties from publication of your essay, and that you agree to promptly execute any
release necessary to allow publication by Shriners International.
Winners of last year’s essay contest may not win again this year.
Shriners International has the right to announce the winners of the contest by any manner in
which it deems appropriate.
Entries must be received no later than January 4, 2013.
Name:
Temple:
Member Number:
Address:
City, State, Zip Code:
Phone:
Email:
Please submit your essay by email to shrinepr@shrinenet.org or by mail to Shriners International
Headquarters, Public Relations Department, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607. Entries must
be received by January 4, 2013. Please call 813-281-8162 with questions.
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2012 Fall Candidates
2012 Fall Candidates with their Ladies
Noble David McNalley and
Lady Bernedette
Noble Jack Poxon with Lady
Pat Thachuk
Noble Ward Oatway and
Lady Lori
December 2012
Noble Rami Abu-Zeidan
Noble Wayne McNalley and
Lady Chelsea Uganec
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AL SHAMAL SHRINE CENTRE
FESTIVE SEASON HOURS
Thursday December 20, 2012
Regular Hours 9am to 4pm
Friday December 21, 2012 to Tuesday, January 1st 2013
Shrine Centre CLOSED
Wednesday January 2, 2013
Regular Hours 9am to 4pm
The Divan wishes you and your loved ones a very
Merry Christmas and a safe and prosperous
Proceeds from this Booster column will help offset the costs of printing
and mailing the SAHIDA. Make your cheque for $25.00 payable to
Al Shamal Shriners, 14511 - 142nd Street, Edmonton, AB T6V 1H9.
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Disler, Bob & Gail
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AN EXCERPT FROM GENERAL ORDER NO. 1:
FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES
It is natural to associate the fez with Shriners Hospitals for Children.
Because of this, meticulous attention must be given to all fundraising
activities, including circuses, to make certain that such activities comply
with the law of the land and that a contributor is not led to believe that his
money will be used for the Hospitals when all or a portion thereof will be
used otherwise. The integrity of our charity and of our fraternity must
remain above reproach.
Your specific attention is called to the following fraternal and charitable bylaws:
§335.3 USE OF NAME “SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR
CHILDREN.” The use of the name “Shriners Hospitals for Children”
or reference to the Hospitals in connection with any fundraising activity by a temple or Noble without the written consent of the Imperial
Potentate and the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Hospitals
is prohibited.
§503.11 The use of the name “Shriners Hospitals for Children” or
reference to the Hospitals in connection with any commercial product
or business enterprise is prohibited unless the written consent of the
Board of Directors and Trustees has been first obtained.
Now, therefore, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED:
1. Fundraising for Fraternal Purposes:
(a) No Noble (in his capacity as a Shriner), club, unit, organization of
Nobles or affiliated or appendant corporations shall engage in any
fundraising activity without the express written consent of the
potentate of the temple having jurisdiction thereof.
(b) There can be no representation, express or implied, that the proceeds will be for the benefit of Shriners Hospitals for Children.
(c) The temple potentate shall carefully examine all phases of the
advertising, promotion and solicitation to determine that it complies with §335.3 and §503.11 of the fraternal and charitable
bylaws.
(d) The temple potentate must approve the terms and provisions of
any contract for a fundraising activity after receiving the advice
of the temple attorney, and additionally, as may be required by the
temple bylaws.
(e) A copy of the temple potentate’s written consent shall be mailed
to the Executive Vice President, Shriners International. Further,
such written material pertaining to the fundraising activity, as
requested by the Executive Vice President, Shriners International
shall be promptly mailed to him.
2. Fundraising for Charitable Purposes:
(a) No Noble (in his capacity as a Shriner), club, unit, organization of
Nobles or affiliated or appendant corporations shall engage in any
charitable fundraising activity other than for Shriners Hospitals
for Children, and said activity shall not be in the jurisdiction of
any other temple. Permission therefore must be first obtained
in writing from the temple potentate. The temple potentate
must then obtain written permission from the Chairmen of the
Boards of Directors and Trustees. This request for written permission shall be sent to the Executive Vice President, Shriners
International, P.O. Box 31356, Tampa, FL 33631-3356.
1) A joint charitable fundraising activity with another
§501(c)(3) charity may be authorized provided that a minimum of
50% of the net proceeds are for the benefit of Shriners Hospitals
for Children, and the Chairmen of the Boards of Directors and
Trustees determine, on a case by case basis, that it is in the best
interest of Shriners Hospitals for Children and they grant their
written permission for the activity.
(b) 100% of net proceeds (as defined in the Charitable Fund RaisingApproval And Reporting provisions of any existing General
Order) from charitable fundraising must be given to Shriners
Hospitals for Children except for such portion thereof as may be
permitted to be retained for the temple Shrine Hospital Patient
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3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Transportation Fund, pursuant to the Special Purpose Funds provisions of any existing General Order. Provided, however, if the
Chairmen of the Boards of Directors and Trustees determine for
good cause shown, that the law of the land requires that a portion
of the net proceeds must be distributed locally, then they may, if
they determine it to be in the best interest of Shriners Hospitals
for Children, grant their written permission for such distribution.
(c) The temple shall report the result of each charitable fundraising activity within sixty days of the activity, pursuant to the
Charitable Fund Raising–Approval And Reporting provision of
any existing General Order.
(d) This section shall not apply to activities exempt under §335.4(b)
of the bylaws of Shriners International.
(e) Each independent corporation or entity that receives the permission of the Chairmen of the Boards of Directors and Trustees to
raise money for Shriners Hospitals for Children, and which does
not have its financial statements reviewed pursuant to §334.6
& §337.8 of the bylaws of Shriners International, shall have its
financial statements audited by a certified, chartered or licensed
public accountant and shall submit such audit report to Shriners
International within 120 days of the activity.
Statement of Purpose and Disclosure:
(a) Every fundraising activity must contain factual information on its
solicitation material, tickets, programs and documents, including
all electronically transmitted materials, regarding the use of the
proceeds.
Examples:
“Proceeds are for the benefit of (
Shriners)
(
Shrine Club) activities.”
“Proceeds are for the benefit of Shriners Hospitals for
Children.”
(b) Every fundraising activity which is not entirely for the benefit
of Shriners Hospitals for Children shall prominently state on the
solicitation material, tickets and documents that “payments are
not deductible as charitable contributions.”
(c) There must be compliance with the Revenue Act of 1987 provision of any existing general order by U.S. temples.
Compliance with Applicable Laws:
It is the responsibility of the temple potentate, after receiving the
advice of the temple attorney, to determine that there is compliance
with all applicable laws in its jurisdiction for the temple’s fundraising
activities.
Financial Records:
(a) The temple shall maintain detailed financial records pertaining
to all fundraising activities involving Nobles, clubs, units, organizations of Nobles and affiliated and appendant corporations.
Details of all revenues and expenditures shall be maintained in
such financial records.
(b) The temple must retain such detailed financial records for a period of seven (7) years.
(c) There must be compliance with Financial Reporting on Charitable Funds and Activities provision of any existing general order.
Notification to Nobility:
A copy of the Fundraising Activities provisions of any existing general
order shall be printed in the temple publication at least once every
calendar year. If there is no temple publication, then a copy shall be
mailed to each Noble in the temple not later than the last day in March
of each calendar year.
Discipline:
Any officer, Noble or temple which violates a provision of Fundraising
Activities is subject to discipline pursuant to the bylaws of Shriners
International.
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MEMBERSHIP
Ill. Sirs, Nobles & Ladies,
This is my last write-up in the Sahida as Al Shamal’s Membership
Chairman as my term of serving as Chairman for the past five years
comes to a close.
I would like to first thank my wife, Lady Wilma for all her support, help,
and ideas over the last five years. She’s worked very hard for our cause
and I am grateful.
I would also like to thank Ill. Sir Barry Gogal & Ill. Sir Jim Templeton for
seeing the potential in me to become Al Shamal membership chairman.
At the 2007 Winter PNSA in Spokane they (undoubtedly with the aid of
a scotch or two) talked me into becoming the membership chairman as
they said how easy it would be. In hindsight, it wasn’t easy, but it was
rewarding.
Ann Boulanger and their children Jesse and Sarah and Noble Trevor
Morton. Thank you all.
I hope the nobility will show the same support to the next Al Shamal
Membership Chairman.
Because of Ill. Sir Barry Gogal & Ill. Sir Jim Templeton, I have been
appointed to Shriners International Membership Development Specialist
(MDS) for Team 1. I will be working with six temples on their membership.
Thank you
Noble Neville Bush
Al Shamal Membership Chairman
2008 – 2012
Thanks to Ill. Sir Jim Heron, Ill. Sir Armond Nesdoly & Ill. Sir Bob Thachuk
for their support.
The first year, 2008, with the help from Ill. Sir Doug Sharkey we got it
done. Ill Sir Doug started going to lodges (thirty-nine meetings) talking
about Al Shamal Shriners and our Shrine Hospitals.
Our Membership Committee meetings could be held in a phone booth
(meeting of two, right Doug?). But it was because of Ill Sir Doug’s lodge
visits that Al Shamal became a gold temple in 2009. We need to keep up
the hard work and get back to being a gold temple.
We started TGIF socials one Friday evening per month. It started
out strong with 35 – 100 people coming out. Unfortunately, it later
dwindled until it was just the members and family of the TLC Corps and
Silver Wings out to support it, so in 2010 we cancelled them due to lack
of interest.
We had a number of 60’s nights, which were well attended thanks to
‘Wolfman Jack’ (Noble Chad Zopf) as the DJ.
Snow, rain or sun could not stop our Easter Egg Hunts. We had anywhere
from 30 kids up to over 80 kids, with thanks to the help of the Al Shamal
Clowns and Noble Blair Hart and his family doing face painting.
Last but not least, I could not have done any of this without the help of
the Nobles and Ladies of my unit, the TLC Corps. If I needed something
done, I just needed to call on some of the members of that unit. I’d
like to recognize some for their support: Noble Greg & Lady LaVerne
Chartrand, Noble Michael Cline-Freemont, Noble Marcel and Lady Kerri-
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EDITORS COMMENTS
I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who submitted
articles and supported the Sahida over the last three years during which
I was its editor. I am a believer that change in most cases is good
and essential in some form for an organization to remain strong. We
should always encourage new ideas and thoughts from those around us,
members or not, in order to explore our full potential as Shriners. To this
end, several weeks ago I felt the editor’s position needed a change at the
end of 2012, and both Ill. Sir Thachuk and Noble Howard were informed.
The three years that I have been the editor of your Sahida have been a
thrilling, an enjoyment and challenge. Your editor for 2013 will be Ill. Sir
Allan Frado, and I offer him my support as I’m sure you will also. Joyce
and I wish each and everyone a Happy Festive Season.
Noble John Fraser
December 2012
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If you don’t see your
Unit or Club news, you
missed the deadline!
House of Commons Debates
41st PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION
Next Issue Submission Deadline
PRIVATE MEMBERS’ BUSINESS, Mrs. Anne-Marie Day (Charlesbourg—
Haute-Saint-Charles, NDP):
Mr. Speaker, today I would like to tell my colleagues the rather
extraordinary story of Jérémy Gabriel, a 15-year-old young man from my
riding. Jérémy Gabriel, from Charlesbourg, was born prematurely with
major facial deformities caused by a rare congenital disease and was also
deaf. In 2003, he underwent surgery to implant a bone-anchored hearing
aid. After the surgery, Jérémy became fascinated by sound and discovered
that he could sing. He has undergone 17 surgeries in 10 years. When he
was nine years old, Jérémy sang for Pope Benedict XVI at the Vatican and
for Céline Dion in Las Vegas. On July 4 of this year, Jérémy Gabriel was
named patient ambassador by the Shriners Hospitals for Children at the
national convention in Charlotte, North Carolina. He took to the stage in
front of more than 10,000 delegates from around the world to perform
a song and share his story. Bravo, Jérémy.
TBA at the call and direction of the Potentate and Editor.
Email your submissions to a.fredo@shaw.ca
Documents to be sent in MS Word format and pictures in JPEG format.
Late submissions will be included in a later edition of the Sahida.
AL SHAMAL DONATES TO “GNF”
Since receiving their charter in 1986, Al Shamal Shriners have been
in the forefront of providing philanthropic assistance to Edmonton
and Northern/Central Alberta charities - in addition to their ongoing
support of Shriners Hospitals for Children.
That was evident again November 8th when Potentate Bob Thachuk
presented a $5,000 cheque to the Good Neighbour Fund (GNF) at their
annual fund-raising Poor Boys Lunch, which was heavily supported by
numerous Shriners in attendance.
There has always been a close relationship between both groups
since the GNF was formed 20 years ago and started assisting children
referred to them by Al Shamal - such as a quadriplegic teen who
required a ceiling lift; a teen age girl requiring a rare operation in
Toronto where a rib was used to reconstruct her jaw; plus two blind
sisters attending MacEwen University who required computers.
Potentate Bob Thachuk summed it up succinctly: “Shriners Hospitals
were started 90 years ago by our great fraternity. But we remain
aware and cognizant of other charities and not for profit organizations
in this city and province, who share the same compassionate concerns
we have. That is why we support them . . . and the wonderful work
they also do.”
EDITED HANSARD • NUMBER 146 - CONTENTS Monday, September 17,
2012
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AL SHAMAL ORIENTAL BAND
TLC
The TLC Corps. held their annual Perogy Fest in the Shrine Centre
auditorium Saturday, September 24th. It was a full house of happy
excited people of all ages just having a good time!
The tables were set up in a very festive manner with centre pieces
provided by Wilma Bush, music for entertainment and background along
with a 50/50 draw. Fred Susun from Westmount Jewellers provided two
lovely ladies bracelets for a raffle that raised over $800! Thanks Fred!
2012 NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY AWARD
National Philanthropy Day is held annually to honour and recognize those who
contribute their time, talent and dedication to the spirit of giving. The members of
our Oriental Band excel in all these. Congratulations.
Greetings fellow sons of the desert. It is indeed an honour to serve as
Sultan for the ensuing year of such a great unit. I would like to thank
the members who stepped up to serve as an officer or a member of the
executive of the unit. I look forward to an exciting year. On a sad note,
our unit was visited by the black camel so we mourn the passing of Noble
John Burrough. I thank the members of the band for their attendance at
his memorial, Lady Janice and the family really appreciated us being there
for them.
As the year is winding down for the band we still have the Children’s
Christmas Party at the Glenrose Hospital on December 7. It is always a
treat to perform for the kids and they absolutely love our music. Later
that evening, we will be having our Unit Christmas Party and Installation
in Biff’s Lounge, where we can kick back and have a relaxing evening with
our members, their wives and treat our widows to an enjoyable evening.
Now this is the part of my article where I want to address the Shriners
who are not presently members of units. Now I know what you think “I
don’t have any musical ability”. Well neither did I when I joined the band
(although some still say I don’t have any). I just had the desire to go out
and have fun and I have made great friends while I was doing it. There is
nothing like the feeling of a small child running up to you and pointing
with the look of amazement at the curly toed shoes you’re wearing.
But the main event, of course, was the food lovingly prepared for the
10th year in a row by the Magas family. It just kept coming and coming.
Perogies, kubasa, cabbage rolls, salads, breads, and all the trimmings
followed by desserts brought by the TLC members wives and girl friends.
Again –everyone had a full tummy and the comments were all positive.
The Magas’ cooked so many perogies there were some left over which
were sold for take out in a flash!
We want to thank all the members of the Magas family who have so
kindly given of their time to expertly provide some of the best tasting
Ukranian food found in all of Edmonton. Because of them, our Perogy
Fest has grown successfully year after year and we are looking forward
to a large group of repeat patrons who appreciate good food, fun, and
fellowship! But alas, the Magas’ have advised us that this is the last
year they will be able to sponsor our event.
As we say a grateful good by to our friends, the Magas family, we will
let you know that another event is being planned for next year. Not to
replace the Perogy Fest, but to keep all of our regular guests happy and
entertained as well as raise a little money for the Shrine.
SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!
So, if you are looking to experience that feeling along with making great
friends, learning to play beautiful music, participating in parades, getting
together for barbeques, taking your Lady to Ladies nights and wrapping
a year up with a Christmas Party, then why not come out to our practices
to see what we are all about. Our practices are held on the second, third
& fourth Mondays of each month (except July, August & December) in the
Auditorium located at the Glenrose Hospital 10230 - 111 Avenue starting
at 7:30 pm. We would like to have you join us.
Till the next issue.
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December 2012
ANNUAL MEETING
AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Saturday, January 5th 2013 ~ 9:00 am ~
Al Shamal Shrine Centre, 14511 – 142nd Street NW, Edmonton, AB
BUSINESS TO TRANSACT:
1.
2.
3.
RECEIVING ANNUAL REPORTS
RECEIVING PETITIONS AND BALLOTING
NOMINATIONS, ELECTION OF OFFICERS
IMPERIAL COUNCIL OF LAWS
ARTICLE 325.11 ELECTION REGULATIONS
(a) Electioneering. A candidate for an elected office in a Shrine temple may print, publish, and
circulate during the year he is seeking the elected office, a resume consisting of his educational
background, his vocational history, and his Masonic and Shrine record. Except as provided in the prior
sentence, the printing, publication, circulating or distribution of resolutions, letters, telegrams, tickets,
email, or other devices by a unit, club, Noble, or group of Nobles, suggesting, recommending, opposing
or containing the names of proposed candidates for office in the temple is prohibited.
(b) Expenditures Prohibited. The expenditure of money for gifts, favours, or entertainment on behalf
of a candidate for elected office is prohibited.
(c) Violation. For any violation of (a) or (b), the Imperial Potentate may suspend any offending Noble,
and he may declare the election of the officer’s void and order a new election.
(d) Notice. At least one week prior to the Annual Meeting of any election, the temple Recorder shall
mail to each member a notice thereof containing this section.
TO BE ELECTED:
POTENTATE,
CHIEF RABBAN, ASSISTANT RABBAN,
HIGH PRIEST & PROPHET, ORIENTAL GUIDE,
TREASURER, RECORDER
Please note the doors to the meeting room will be Tyled; your 2013 dues card will be required for
admission. It is not only a privilege as a Noble of the Mystic Shrine to elect the Officers of your choice to
serve our Temple – it is your duty to exercise this privilege and preserve the finest traditions of the Order
through our ballots. Be sure to wear your Fez and VOTE!
The Annual Necrology Service in memory of our departed nobles will be held at approximately 11:30am with
our “Ladies without Shriners” and our Ladies present.
All our Ladies are invited to a Ladies Coffee Reception at 9:00 am in honour of our “Ladies without Shriners”,
the Necrology service at 11:15 am, and the luncheon at 12:30 pm.
AL SHAMAL SHRINERS HOLDING ASSOCIATION
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Following the election and installation of officers.
Remember – Every Noble of Al Shamal is a Member of the Holding Association.
Please attend this meeting as it is your right and your responsibility.