Volume 30, No.3, September 2013

Al Shamal Shriners
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Sept 2013 Vol. 30 No. 3
­­­­Events&
Meetings
Tuesday, September 3rd 2013
Dinner Meeting, Shrine Centre
Stated Business Meeting 5:30 pm
Zem Zem 6 pm
Dinner 7 pm
Meeting 8 pm
Monday, September 16th 2013
Unit head meeting
Biffs Lounge 7 pm
Monday, October 7th 2013
Dinner Meeting
Zem Zem 6 pm
Dinner 7 pm
Meeting 8 pm
Saturday, October 12th 2013
Ladies Night & Cold Sands
Auditorium 6 pm
Monday, October 21st 2013
Unit head meeting
Biffs Lounge 7 pm
Monday, November 4th 2013
Dinner Meeting
Zem Zem 6 pm
Dinner 7 pm
Meeting 8 pm
Wednesday, November 13th 2013
Unit head meeting
Biffs Lounge 7 pm
Noble Rod Carleton and Ill. Sir Larry Howard
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“
Sahida“ a warm and friendly Greeting
Shrine Club Presidents
Elected Divan
Al-Wa, Noble Allan London
Battle River, Noble David Page
Northern Lights, Noble Brian Poltorak
Fort McMurray, Noble James Reid
Potentate, Ill. Sir Larry Howard
Chief Rabban, Noble Grant Geldart
Assistant Rabban, Noble Terry Chapman
High Priest & Prophet, Noble Murray Sutherland
Oriental Guide, Noble Fred Susun
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 Barry Gogal
Assistant Director General, TBA
Director of Uniform Units, Noble Neville Bush
Chaplains, Noble Bob Coates, 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 Tony Linchet
Outer Guard, Noble Tom Hannah
Parade Marshal, Noble Neville Bush
Master of Ceremonies, Ill. Sir Barry Gogal
Membership Chairman, Noble Trevor Pohle, Noble Parry Chizawsky
Public Relations Chairman, Noble Don Anderson
Photographer, Noble Gerry Beyersbergen
Hospital Chairmen, Noble Darwin Harrison, Noble Don Millar
Sick & Visiting Chairman, Noble Herbert Delo Rey
Endowments, Wills & Gifts, Ill. Sir Bill Miller (Al Azhar)
Soccer Chairman, Noble Fred Susun
Casino Chairman, Noble John Fraser
Dinner Auction Chairman, Noble Dwayne Johnson
Circus Chairmen, Ill. Sir Jim Edgar, Ill. Sir Barry Gogal
Golf Tournament Chairman, Noble Jordan Gogal
Building Committee, Noble Gary Willis, Noble Neil White,
Noble Ken Fulford, Noble Richard Paquet
Special Events, Noble David Rose, Noble Mike Jaskiw, Noble Paul Jaskiw,
Noble Ross Cyr, Noble Jay Berg
Ambassadors, Noble Maurice Riopel, Noble Francis Dryden
Legal Counsel Noble Iain Cameron
Auditor Noble Chris Cameron
2013 Potentate’s Aides
Chief Aides, Noble Rod Carleton, Noble Ron Ryland
Noble Dave Allan
Noble Wayne Barrett
Noble Brett Allen
Noble Don Bauer
Noble Chris Batty
Noble Gerry Beyersbergen
Noble Bob Cantwell
Noble Jack Drebit
Noble Fred Drew
Noble Paul Febrey
Noble Earl Giebelhaus
Noble Richard Glasgow
Noble Liam Harrison
Noble Eric Heglund
Noble Will Leano
Noble Tony Lee
Noble Rod Libke
Noble Tony Linchet
Noble Allan London
Noble Scott MacKenzie
Noble Bob Mayhew
Noble Cliff McDermott
Noble Al Merrick
Noble Ken Mingo
Noble Trevor Morton
Noble Russ Motiuk
Noble Doug Paré
Noble Adrian Richardson
Noble Gary Semaniuk
Noble Fred Such
Noble Mahlon Weir
Noble Geoff Wilson
Noble Vern Yonkers
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@telus.net
Editor, Lady Diane Frado & Ill. Sir Allan Frado
Email: dianefrado@shaw.ca
This publication is devoted to promoting the best interests of Al Shamal Shriners
in particular and the Shriners International in general together with those of the
Masonic Fraternity and all Affiliated Orders.
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Potentate’s Message
and the Oriental Band. This was the biggest picnic that we have had in
a long time. Thanks to all for your assistance and attendance.
Summer is passing quickly and we have
enjoyed some busy months with many
functions that were well supported and
attended by nobles and their ladies.
Al Shamal was well represented in Lethbridge for the 2013 PNSA.
We were awarded the top Shrine Temple in the PNSA. Well done!
This was in addition to our award winnings in the competitions. The
Motor Corps, the Clowns and the TLC made us all proud again –
congratulations!
We were proud to participate in some
“first time events” like the MS walk.
Thank you for the great parade by the
Clowns, Provost Corps, Motor Corps
and the TLC unit. The Grit program
enjoyed a graduation picnic at the
Shrine Centre. The Clowns and TLC
Noble Morris Riopel were there with
balloons and rides on the fire truck. The
Grit management were most appreciative of the $2,500.00 that we
donated to them to help in their work with the challenged children.
The “Calling of the Hogs” concluded with a roasted pig feast enjoyed
by about 90 guests. A big thank you goes out to the Gold Bar Sobeys
for donating most of the food and dessert. We also want to thank
Illustrious Sir Barry Gogal for donating the pig and Noble Fred Susun
for donating the keg of beer. Thank the divan members and nobles
who assisted in the cooking using their best culinary skills. Thank you
to Noble Terry Chapman who organized this fundraiser, which netted
over $3,000.
With the help of CFCW radio, we were able to help out a former
Shrine patient, Melinda Kykosz, by donating our wheelchair equipped
van to her and her grandfather John Cooper. Their need was great as
their van was no longer road worthy.
The town of Devon hosted a very successful Special Olympics. We
attended the opening ceremonies, presented medals to the athletes
and donated $5,000 to their program.
We attended the Northern Lights Shrine Club Toll Gate held in Edson
and raised over $7,000.00. Thanks to the Clowns and Provost Corps
for attending and making this a great event.
Al Shamal members enjoyed a great time in Indianapolis and were
envied by all. Cpl. Noble Rod Carlton a member of Al Shamal and of
the RCMP impressed everyone in red dress uniform with his escort
services at the various events we attended. This was especially noted
at the Canadian breakfast and made Al Shamal very proud along with
Noble Russ Motiuk from the Provost Corps. who assisted with escort
duties.
I would like to thank Illustrious Sir Jim Templeton and his Lady Laurie
for hosting a fun afternoon of fellowship along with great food and
refreshment. Assisting with this undertaking (cooking, preparing and
serving) were Illustrious Sir Barry Gogal and Lady Janis and Illustrious
Sir Don Westdrop and Lady Carol from Al Azhar. There were over 125
guests enjoying the festivities of the afternoon.
By the time you read this the 2013 Pote’s Golf Tournament will have
taken place and most likely will sell out this year. Thanks to all who
came out for some fun and support of this fundraiser.
Ladies Night is coming up in October this year and there will be a
cold sands for new candidates open to Nobles and Ladies. Information
forthcoming.
Enjoy what is left of our summer and continue to “help make
children’s’ wishes come true”.
Larry Howard
Potentate 2013
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We came home to learn of Lady Patricia “Patti” Geldart’s passing. We
will keep the memories of Patti in our hearts forever. Our condolences
to Chief Rabban Grant Geldart and sons Greg and Troy.
The annual Shrine Picnic saw the banquet hall at the Shrine Centre
filled with happy families enjoying the hamburgers, hot dogs, chips
and ice cream. Organized by Noble Fred Susun and the rest of the
Divan and assisted by Nobles Ross Cyr, Russ Motiuk and Lady Ines,
Morris Riopel and Lady Gustine, Peter Rodgers, the TLC, the Clowns
Sept 2013
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RECORDER’S RAMBLINGS
Recorders Ramblings
Several activities have taken place since I last
sat at the computer to create this message.
We have been very fortunate to have a
good turnout of volunteers to assist in the
maintenance tasks at the Shrine Center:
• the lawn is being cut and trimmed by David
Pollack
• the vehicles are being maintained by Jim
Blake and Bob Disler
• Ray Yuk and Bob Disler have the Tuk Tuks tuned up and ready
for the parades
• Russ Motiuk is looking after lighting replacements.
Volunteering takes time away from your personal and private
time. To all of you that volunteer in the many Shrine activities your
time and efforts are much appreciated.
Membership is a concern throughout the Shrine organization,
locally as well as internationally. To date we at Al Shamal are at
a Silver Status, but as fate strikes this could change due to Black
Camels, suspensions and demits. There is a statistic which Shrine
International use that indicates we need to increase our Nobility by
36 new members. This is only a statistic but does give us a goal to
work toward. Keep a petition for membership in your wallet and
when the opportunity comes up, take advantage, petition and
welcome a new Noble to Al Shamal.
Calling of the Hogs was a very successful event and was well
attended. All those who attended enjoyed the feast and comradely
along with the social side of the occasion. The banks were emptied
and the contents counted and a profit was netted to support the
Shrine Center. Our Oriental Guide Fred Susun donated the beer
and the Pig was donated by Past Potentate Illustrious Sir Barry
Gogal. Assistant Rabban Terry Chapman and Lady Bev chaired this
event - thanks to both of you and all of the numerous other
volunteers who helped. I encourage the next years Divan to host
this event on Father’s Day in 2014. The support shown for the first
annual event indicates that it could be a bigger and better. Mark
your calendar for next year and make a date to attend the Calling
of the Hogs on Father’s Day at the Al Shamal Shrine Center.
I had the opportunity to attend the Imperial Sessions in Indianapolis.
I enjoy theses sessions because I get to see and hear what is being
done Internationally. The Pageant for the newly elected Imperial
Potentate is always impressive. This year CPL. Rod Carlton an Al
Shamal Noble represented Al Shamal, Alberta and Canada at the
Pageant. I thought this added a nice touch to our attendance.
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One of the other highlights of the sessions is the introduction of
the newly selected Shrine patient representatives and also the
success stories of the Shrine Patients. It is a emotional time, but it
also makes you feel good that you became a Shriner.
Gary Willis
Recorder
BATTLE RIVER SHRINE CLUB
We have enjoyed a great summer. We’ve attended well over half
a dozen parades so far mostly followed by great BBQ’s and parties
hosted by local Nobles.
Since we started parading back in ‘07 or so, our rule has been
‘If there’s no after-parade party then no parade’. This has been
fun, but of greater importance, it has also promoted greater unit
bonding and made us a much stronger band of Shriners.
Another highlight was when one of our Nobles, Ward Oatway, of
Clive, along with his wife Lori, were named Citizens of the Year for
their service to the community. The town showed them off in an
open convertible during their local parade. And, of course, Noble
Ward wore his Fez in the parade.
The PNSA was great fun and Al Shamal made its presence known.
We were proud to have been in the presence of such august
company.
We’ll be back to
our monthly dinner
meetings starting in
Ponoka on September
23rd. Guests from
other clubs and units
are always welcome.
David Page
President
Battle River Shrine Club
www.battlerivershrineclub.ca
Shriner Noble David Page drives a
miniature cAr in the parade. He is the
President of the Battle River Shrine Club.
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First off, TLC would like to welcome two new members and
their ladies to the corp., Nobel Wayne Barrett & his lady
Estelle, Nobel Richard Jacobs and his lady Sheila.
The TLC is having a great summer. By the end of August we
will have participated in 16 parades including the MS Walk
and K-Days parade providing us with the opportunity to
get out, have some fun and connect with the people in the
communities that we visit. We try to represent Al Shamal
Shrine with pride as we spread TLC fun far and wide.
PNSA in Lethbridge was well attended by eight TLC members
with seven riding units. Our efforts were rewarded by
receiving the “Best Overall Motorized 4 Wheel” trophy.
Congratulations Nobels.
Nobel’s Wayne Barrett, Rod Carleton, Peter Davis and their
ladies experienced PNSA for the first time and looking at
some photos, they really had a great time, we all did.
We are in the process of finalizing details for the Annual
Pyroghy Fest and if all goes well, the fest will be September
28th this year at the Shrine Center. Tickets are $25 and will
be available through any member of the TLC. We are again
capping ticket sales and we are expecting that with the help
of our Shrine family, we will be selling out, so make sure you
get your tickets early. Bring a neighbour ... bring a friend ...
bring a Mason ... just bring someone and plan on a great
evening.
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ORIENTAL BAND
Hospital Sick & Visiting Committee
Greetings Fellow Sons of the Desert, by the time this is
published we will have completed another successful parade
season and I would like to thank the members of the band for
their participation at these parades, we have had many a laugh
before during and after the parades, so as we move into fall
we continue to practice the best music to be played this side
of paradise.
Contact the Shrine Office or Noble Dr. Herbert Delo Rey if you
have knowledge of a Noble sick or in the hospital.
This summer we did have some very sad news not only given
to us but to Al Shamal, as a well known and loved Lady passed
away on July 3, I am referring to Lady Patti Geldart, and our
thoughts are with Grant and their two sons.
So I again ask the Nobles (sorry if I am sounding like a broken
record) who do not belong to a unit to consider checking us
out. You are more than welcome to attend our practices which
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.
So until the next edition be safe and healthy.
Fraternally,
Jim Forbes
Sultan
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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
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Noble Bill Hamilton...........Edmonton General Hospital; Unit 12Y
Noble Fred Hensen............................ Miller Crossing Care Centre
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Noble Dave Hunt..............................Kipness Centre; room 2333
Noble Bob Lamont...............................Rm 1336, Kipness Centre
Noble A. Harlan Woolsey.... Alberta Life Care Housing Foundation,
Terra Losa, Room 133, 17203-99 Avenue
In Memoriam
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.
John Hart
Battle River Shrine Club
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Arab Patrol
By the time you
read this our
Unit will have
completed
its
eight-parade
schedule for this
summer.
Our
trailer is serving
our needs very
well. A big “thank
you” to all
the Nobles who
Noble Pat Brown Aboard Our Trailer
participated in the
parades. Special appreciation goes out to Noble Bob Duncan Jr.
for marching with a flag to lead our Unit. Also, a hearty “atta
boy’’ to Noble Jean Deslauriers for maintaining
our trailer and using his vehicle to pull our trailer (and to Ill. Sir
Doug Grant for pitching in to pull at the Bashaw parade).
A number of our Nobles continue to faithfully volunteer at the
Castledowns Bingo Hall to help raise funds in support of our
Shrine. This requires about a day per month but is well worth
the effort as we have a great time interacting with the clientele
and each other during a typical work shift.
I hate to end on a somber
note, but there
is an
issue that I should publicly
address that affects us all.
As with some other Units,
succession planning for
our executive members
is becoming a bit of a
challenge. Why? Because
not
enough of our
newer, younger Nobles
are prepared to commit
themselves to joining a
Unit. This is becoming a
Bingo Player Extraordinaire
matter of grave concern.
Already we are seeing evidence of using ‘recycled’ former
executive Nobles to keep things going. The answer to this issue
rests in the hands our our Shrine’s junior members. We need
you fellas to step up to the plate and help keep our Units – and
our Shrine – a vibrant force in our community.
Respectfully submitted by,
Noble Mahlon Weir
Captain
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At our June meeting we decided to donate $60,000 to several
worthy charitable causes. We plan to present $5,000 to each
of the following: Winnifred Steward Association; Edmonton
Rite To Learn Foundation; Elves Special Needs Society; and,
Kids With Cancer Society. We currently have applications
submitted to AGLC to obtain permission to donate $25,000
for research at the Montreal Shrine Hospital, and $15,000 to
the Camp Health, Hope & Happiness Society.
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LADIES AUXILIARY
TO SHRINERS
HOSPITAL
September- regular meetings to plan activities for the
coming year - all groups.
Where has the summer gone?
Here we are thinking about our fall
activities.
All groups make plans for the November luncheon,
craft show and cookie walk.
N.B. this year our November event is moving to a new
location :
The auxiliary has three meetings each month. All
meetings are held at the Shrine Centre –Biff”s lounge
at 1.30 p.m.
• the afternoon group meet the first Wednesday of the
month
• the happy crafters meet the fourth Monday of the
month
• the business meeting, for all to attend, is held on the
second Wednesday of the month
Ladies may choose to attend any or all of these
meetings. It is a great way to meet others and get
involved in helping our kids.
October – a pot luck luncheon will be held October
9th at our business meeting
Woodvale Community Centre
Millwoods Golf and Country Club
4540 - 50 Street
Edmonton, AB
Saturday November 16th 2013
Doors open at 10.30 a.m.
Lunch is at 12.noon.
Tickets are $25.00
December –meetings planned party time!!
Ladies Night
and Cold Sands Ceremonial
Saturday October 12, 2013
Cocktails 6:00PM Dinner 7:00PM
Tickets will be available at the Shrine Office beginning
Friday September 6th, 2013
(Tickets will not be held at door without prior payment)
Ticket deadline is Friday October 4th, 2013
Cold Sands Installation to follow dinner
Dress: Business Attire
Entertainment to follow
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Shrine Centre
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Being a Shriner and a Mason also means being a community
leader as exemplified by Noble Ward Oatway and his wife
Lori who have been chosen as the Citizens of the Year for the
Village of Clive, east of Lacombe.
project...the building of a new community hall for Clive. The
original one is nearly 100 yrs old and is beginning to show
its age, and has in some cases become unsafe, as well as just
being too small for functions. As if all this were not enough
Lori also chaired the centennial for the Village of Clive last year,
raising nearly 20 thousand dollars. It was very successful having
the best fireworks outside of the Calgary Stampede.
Ward was born in Calgary and moved to farm in the Clive area
as a child where his grandfather raised purebred Herefords.
He attended Clive school for his elementary and Junior High
education before completing high school at Lacombe Composite
High School. He then attended Lethbridge Community College
where he received a diploma in Criminal Justice. After an 8
month agricultural exchange in New Zealand he returned to
Lacombe and began work at Alberta Agriculture, where he
was employed for 13 years and where he met his future wife
Lori.
Ward and Lori Oatway
exemplify the idea of community involvement.
Ward and Lori, who are new to the Shriner family, are active
members of their small community. Seed growers south
of the Village of Clive, Ward is president of the Clive Minor
Ball Association and he currently coaches the Under 14 Girls
Softball team, of which his daughter is a team member. The
team is currently preparing for the Provincial Tournament
in Calgary. He is also a board member of the Alberta Seed
Growers Association and sits on several committees with this
group as well as the Canadian Seed Growers Association. Ward
is Junior Warden of Eureka Masonic Lodge #10 in Lacombe
and a member of the Battle River Shrine Club and Al Shamal
Shriners.
In Ward’s words the real story is his wife Lori, who is a research
scientist at the Field Crop Development Centre, Alberta
Agriculture, in Lacombe. As well, she is chair of the parent
council at Father Lacombe Catholic School in Lacombe, a
member of Clive Agriculture and Athletic Society, and the Clive
Hall Board. As a board member of CAAS she has been in charge
of fundraising for renovations for the Clive Arena, which is
approaching its 30th anniversary. To date she has managed to
raise, through government grants and donations from industry
and citizens, over $400,000 to go toward ice plant replacement,
new boards and glass, a wheelchair lift, and numerous other
upgrades and repairs. Along with massive volunteer help, she
has made this project possible. Now she has taken on a new
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Lori was an Edmonton girl but at an early age her family
moved to Stettler where her father was the regional director
for Alberta Transportation. After completing her schooling
in Stettler she attended the University of Alberta obtaining a
degree in Agriculture. She began work at Alberta Agriculture
where she has been employed for 20 years. She received her
Masters degree in 2008 and is now in charge of the cereal
quality lab, at the Field Crop Development Centre, determining
grain quality for the breeding program there.
Ward and Lori have two children Ezri (12) and Brie(10) who
both attend Father Lacombe School in Lacombe and are active
in school sports, softball and music.
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#18 FALSTAFF AVENUE, ST. ALBERT
OFFICE (780) 460-1507
CELL (780) 699-2965
WE HAVE ENJOYED SERVING
THE PUBLIC OVER THE YEARS
Specializing in Commercial and Design Build Electrical Projects
Robert M. Heron, CA, CFP
Partner
p. 780 420 4766
f. 780 429 4817
c. 780 908 2220
rheron@krpgroup.com
Kingston Ross Pasnak LLP
2900 Bell Tower, 10104 103 Avenue
Edmonton AB T5J 0H8
www.krpgroup.com
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Sept 2013
Thank You!
To Our Supporters . . .
Hospitality, comfort and
four seasons recreation for
gatherings of all kinds in
the rugged beauty of the
Canadian Rockies
98 Geikie Street, Box 879,
Jasper, Alberta, Canada T0E 1E0
reservations@jasperinn.com
1-800-661-1933 • 780-852-4461 (T)
780-852-5916 (F)
Suite #302, 9811 - 34 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T6E 5X9
P 780-469-2361 • F 780-469-4395
www.cameronhankinson.com
Arlene G. Piper RN BScN CCPE
Business Development Manager
Accucaps Industries Limited
Cell: 780.908.9057 • Fax: 519.969.0768
Sept 2013
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Thank You!
To Our Supporters . . .
Brian Welsh
General Manager
9990 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton Alberta Canada
T5J 1P7
780-990-0123
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Telephone: 780.449.0888
Ryna & David Rose
Sherwood Park, AB T8C 2C1
2 - 41 Broadway Blvd.
Rayna@FunkyPetals.com
Sept 2013
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Legion of Honour
We have participated in four parades so far and will be in
Alberta Beach and Spruce Grove before the summer is over.
Additionally our unit, with our ladies, will attend the Hands
Across the Border at Innisfail Legion for the 13th annual joint
meeting between Al Azhar and Al Shamal.
August 24 will see us get together for some fellowship, music
and a luncheon.
Look for our new walking out Uniform this fall!
Isaac Brower-Berkhoven
Commander LOH Al Shamal
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Email your submissions to dianefrado@shaw.ca
Late submissions will be included in a later edition of the Sahida.
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May 2013
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Thank You!
To Our Supporters . . .
Armada
ELECTRICAL SERVICES LTD.
16915 - 111 Ave., Edmonton, Alberta T5M 2S4
Email: armada1@telusplanet.net
Ph: 780-484-6720 • Fax: 780-484-8892
Toll Free: 1-866-484-6720(ph) • 1-866-484-8892(fx)
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Edmonton
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Sept 2013
Thank You!
To Our Supporters . . .
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104 Bonnie Doon
Shopping Centre
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Phone: 466-9047
#15 Raybourn Crescent, St. Albert, Alberta, T8N 5C3
Sept 2013
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Daughters of the Nile
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If not, just mail a cheque for $25.00
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and it will cover part of the costs
of producing this award-winning
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P.Q .Isabel Gauthier, S.Q. Margaret Ann Risk, Queen Marian
Olyan, P.Q. Shirley Harris and P.Q. Pam Kwasnycia enjoying
a chuckle at the BBQ in honour of S.Q. Margaret Ann which
was held on Saturday, August 4, 2013, at Queen Marian
Olyan’s home. The Official Visit of Supreme Queen Margaret
Ann Risk to Al Amira Temple took
place on Monday, August 5, 2013.
After the Ceremonial at which we
welcomed three new members,
there were performances by the
Patrol, the Egyptian Dancers and the
Tap Dancers. The day ended with a
banquet at the St. Albert Inn. What a
fantastic day!
Reminder: Next session on Monday, September 9, 2013 at Al
Shamal Shrine Centre. A Gift Show is scheduled for Saturday,
November 9, 2013.
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1st Annual Bottle Drive
Please bring your empty recyclable
beverage containers to the Shrine
Centre. All proceeds to local shrine
activities and projects.
At The Shrine Centre, Sept 7th, 10:00AM - 2:00 PM
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Darwin, Don & Other
Shriner Members
We can’t thank you enough for
Connor’s bike!
He is so proud and happy to be
able to ride like his friends do!
Thank you from the bottom of
our hearts!
Love
Kim, Jason, Connor, Hayden &
Keegan
Sept 2013
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Celebration
You are invited to attend the
Potentate’s Ball of Al Shamal Shriners
on the weekend of January 11th, 2014
at the Delta Edmonton South Hotel and Conference Centre;
4404 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton
Reserve your room today quoting Al Shamal Shriners by
calling the Delta at 780-434-6415. There will be a draw for a
prize for one lucky person from all registrations completed
before November 30, 2013.
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January 10th - Chief Rabban Night: time TBA
January 11th - Luncheon: time TBA
Reception: 6:00 pm
Dinner: 7:00 pm
Dance to follow
January 12th - Breakfast
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Please come and enjoy!
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May 2013
Thank You!
To Our Supporters . . .
Ill. Sir Jim Edgar, P.P.
Noble Glenn Chomin
Ill. Sir Jack Watt, P.P.
5638 - 103A Street, Edmonton AB
Bus: 780-436-6015
Fax: 780-437-1622
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Building a better community
starts with the right foundation.
Creating a vital, healthy community is a group effort. And at the heart of it, you’ll find local organizations, fuelled by
committed people who are passionate about building a better future for us all. That’s why we celebrate communitybased organizations through the contribution of our resources, time and talents. Together we can build the right
foundation for our community.
We are proud to support the Al Shamal Shriners in its mission to promote and support local projects and community
initiatives to meet emerging needs within the Edmonton area.
Noble Bud Salloum
Sept 2013
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Shriners International
Name Reflects International Importance
Back in 1872, when the Shriners fraternity was
established, it made perfect sense to emphasize
the middle-Eastern motif of the organization by
naming it the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles
of the Mystic Shrine.
While the fraternity is still based on fun, fellowship
and the Masonic principles of brotherly love, relief
and truth, neither that tongue-twisting formal
name – nor even the more commonly-used name
of Shriners of North America – fit the organization
today.
Today, there are active members of the fraternity
located around the world, and an increasing
effort to reach and recruit new members on
an international scale. It is important they be
acknowledged in the name of the organization.
Consequently, at the 2010 Imperial Session in
Toronto a resolution was passed to officially
replace the corporate name, The Imperial Council
of the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the
Mystic Shrine for North America. The resolution
also stated that Shriners International should
replace the name or any abbreviated versions of
it (such as Shriners of North America). Nobles are
encouraged to use Shriners International when
referring to the fraternity, both in speech and in
any temple publications they produce.
Also, just as a reminder, at the 2002 Imperial
Session, a proposal to replace the word ‘temple’
with the word ‘Shriners,’ when the term is used
as a proper name for a group of nobles was
passed. For example, Mecca Temple is now
Mecca Shriners. The word temple can still be
used to designate general groups of Shriners,
or the building where Shriners often gather. For
example, there are now 195 temples located in the
U.S., Canada, Mexico, the Republic of Panama,
Philippines and Germany. There are also affiliated
clubs located around the world.
Whether we are attracting interest and members
globally or locally, we want to be sure we make
it as easy as possible for potential Shriners
to understand who we are and what we do.
Therefore, it was also decided that when speaking
to or providing materials for non-Shriners, it is fine
to refer to a temple with a secondary references of
‘chapter’, which is also a clear indication that we
are a fraternity.
All of these changes are part of an overarching
effort to increase membership by using terms
people everywhere can understand, accept and
respond to in a positive way. Additional efforts
include the website beashrinernow.com, which is
specifically for potential new members.
The future of the fraternity depends on increasing
membership. While these efforts are important,
it is equally critical for every Shriner to be willing
to share his interest in and commitment to the
fraternity with those around him.