Potentate 2009 Illustrious Sir Kevin Wilson and Lady - Mocha Shriners

More of What’s Happening in the Units!
Pal Mocha
Submitted by Noble Laverne Long.
Under the fine leadership and guidance, of our Pres. Noble
Jim Abbott, and Lady Bea, Pal -Mocha Shrine Club has
wrapped up another successful year, helping children
throughout the world who cannot help themselves. The
Vidalia Onion sales were a great success, but due to the drop
in price of aluminum, pop can recycling will not be as
fruitful. We attended many parades in our area and made our
presence known to all observers. the Summer B.B.Q. was
well attended, and our Ladies night was very enjoyable, and
special thanks to our Illustrious Potentate Noble Gail
MacKay, and Lady Marlene and members of the Divan for
attending.The Feather Party had over 100 in attendance and
raised over $ 4,000.00. Noble Jim Richardson Chairman of
Christmas Cake, and Shortbread, sales reported a great year,
and thanks to all who assisted.
Pal Mocha
“Ladies Night”
Pal-Mocha Shriners Ladies Night well attended. Pal-Mocha
Shrine Club held their annual Ladies Night recently with a
large turnout of Shriners and their ladies attending. A
singing group from Listowel, The Serenaders, entertained at
the social function. Shown are Pal-Mocha president Jim
Abbott, left, presenting a $2,000 cheque to Sandy Arlien
(Mrs. George Arlien) of Listowel, for the Listowel Hospital
Foundation. A $2,000 cheque was also presented to the
Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation through the
annual radiothon. On the right is Illustrious Sir Potentate
Gail MacKay of Mocha Temple, London.
Laverne Long photo
On Dec. 3, 2008 several members and their Ladies traveled to
Erie Hospital on a cruise bus, and was a great day,
and very educational and eye opening.
Each year several Shriners from
Waterloo, and Strathroy Clubs
attend our Feather Party, this year
was one of our best. Pictured below
are Noble John Green (L), and
drawing a ticket for one of 23 18lb.
turkeys is Paul Brown.
At the Feather Party
Illustrious Sir Gail MacKay
pulls a ticket from the drum,
assisted by Noble
John Green
Pal-Mocha Shriners hold Ladies Night. Pal-Mocha Shrine
Club held a very successful Ladies Night recently. Hosting
the social night and receiving the guests attending were
President Jim Abbott and Lady Bea, left, along with First
Lady Marlene and Illustrious Potentate Gail MacKay of
Mocha Temple, London. A singing group The Serenaders of
Listowel entertained at the event, and $2,000 cheques were
presented to each of the Palmerston Hospital's annual
radiothon, and to the Listowel Hospital.
Laverne Long photo
Page 12 February 2009 MOCHA NEWS