August, 2012 - Mocha Shriners
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MOCHA SHRINERS OF<br />
SHRINERS INTERNATIONAL<br />
PM #40010349<br />
VOL. 35 NO. 3 LONDON, ONTARIO AUGUST <strong>2012</strong><br />
Welcome......<br />
to our Newest Nobles
Canadian Publications Mail Product Sales Agreement #40010349<br />
Official Publication of <strong>Mocha</strong> Temple<br />
www.mochashriners.org Published 4 times a year<br />
Statement of Purpose: To allow members to share items of<br />
interest while promoting our commitment to children and<br />
the interests of <strong>Mocha</strong> Centre.<br />
Editor: Dwight Coughlan, 519-657-7561<br />
Editor Emeritus: Gerry Stephenson, Floyd James<br />
Public Relations: Paul Smith, 519-637-3396<br />
Office: Sharron Miller and Jody Axford<br />
468 Colborne St. London, ON N6B 2T3<br />
Phone: 519-672-1391 mochashriners@rogers.com<br />
Fax: 519-672-7723 Lounge: 519-672-2043<br />
ELECTED DIVAN <strong>2012</strong> <br />
Potentate: Dave Fickling 519-451-6724<br />
ficks@rogers.com Lady Pat<br />
Chief Rabban: Robert Parker 519-680-0032<br />
parkerrob@rogers.com Lady Deb<br />
Assistant Rabban: Jim Thomsen 519-495-1882<br />
jimmyjobillybob@rogers.com Lady Deb<br />
High Priest & Prophet: Bob Marshall 519-245-5567<br />
rcm@isp.ca Lady Vesta<br />
Oriental Guide: Brian Dayman 519-353-4332<br />
bddayman@gmail.com Lady Corrine<br />
Treasurer: Dave Fahrner, PP 519-641-4998<br />
fahrner@sympatico.ca Lady Susan<br />
Recorder: Bill Butcher 519-657-5100<br />
jelliebean@stmpatico.ca Lady Sally<br />
APPOINTED <br />
First Ceremonial Master: Wally Gr een 519-245-1207<br />
w_green@sympatico.ca Lady Darlene<br />
Second Ceremonial Master: Frank Eagleson 519-797-2067<br />
feagleson@bmts.com Lady Doris<br />
Marshall: Craig Kealey 519-389-4187<br />
kealey@bmts.com Lady Sue<br />
Captain of the Guard: Bill Baxter 519-348-8000<br />
bmbaxter@ezlink.ca Lady Mary<br />
Outer Guard: Ernie Morenz 519-243-1797<br />
emorenz@execulink.com Lady Ann<br />
Director: Tommy Hill 519-268-2409<br />
hill@sympatico.ca Lady Cheryl<br />
POTENTATE’S APPOINTMENTS <br />
Chief Aide: Doug Fickling 519-888-7448<br />
dougfickling@rogers.com Lady Sandra<br />
Assistant Aide: Brad Fickling 519-668-3323<br />
b.fickling@tvdsb.on.ca Lady Donna<br />
Assistant Aide: Norm Camp 519-858-3500<br />
camp2555@hotmail.com Lady Lynda<br />
Chaplain/Donor Relations: Rev. Canon Michael Farr<br />
519-396-8284 morkfarr@bmts.com Lady Kathleen<br />
Assistant Chaplain: Rev. Gordon Simmons 519-344-1983<br />
simmons.gord@gmail.com<br />
Membership: Harry Hewbank 519-773-7147<br />
hhewbank@eastlink.ca Lady Ruth<br />
Pubic Relations: Paul Smith 519-637-3396<br />
pjsmith@pjsmithassoc.ca Lady Terry<br />
<strong>Mocha</strong> News: Dwight Coughlan 519-657-7561<br />
editor.mochashriners@rogers.com Lady Caroline<br />
Temple Attorney: C. F. MacKewn Jr. 519-672-2171 x228<br />
fmackewn@mwlaw.ca<br />
External Auditor: John Rozeluk 519-661-0990 x228<br />
jrozeluk@wilkinsonrogers.com<br />
Facility Manager - Inside: Bent Anderson 519-672-7408<br />
krisandbent@porchlight.ca Lady Kris<br />
Facility Manager - Outside: Fraser Grant 519-657-4318<br />
sales6000@gmail.com Lady Connie<br />
Photographer: Randy Dunlop 519-264-2964<br />
rdphoto@rogers.com Lady Valerie<br />
Piper: Wilson McBeath 519-485-3496<br />
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What a GREAT<br />
Summer! Your<br />
Divan and our<br />
ladies have been<br />
active!<br />
Major Events:<br />
Sat., 28 April:<br />
167 participants<br />
enjoyed a funfilled,<br />
fantastic, Hawaiian themed<br />
Potentate's Ball at the Hilton - great<br />
food, great entertainment/music by Dr.<br />
Music, Paul Hustler and "Elvis" !<br />
Sun., 29 April: Potentate's Ball<br />
Breakfast at <strong>Mocha</strong> was again a<br />
highlight. Dimitri, Helen & Company<br />
provided a succulent breakfast buffet;<br />
with further entertainment by Dr. Paul!<br />
Sat., 5 May: Most of the Divan attended<br />
Stratford on Avon Shrine Club's<br />
annual chicken BBQ at Rotary Park.<br />
Some 1400 meals were served.<br />
Excellent entertainment was provided<br />
by <strong>Mocha</strong> Trumpet Band and Waterloo<br />
Oriental Band. Well done, Nobles!<br />
Sat., 19 May: The Ficklings, Parkers<br />
and Thomsens travelled to Flint, MI for<br />
Elf Khurafeh <strong>Shriners</strong> Potentate Ball<br />
for III. Sir AI Basner and Lady Ginny.<br />
Fri., 25 May: We celebrated the 50th<br />
Wedding Anniversary with III. Sir Jack<br />
Cumming and Lady Helen in the<br />
Elmwood Community Center. What a<br />
great evening!<br />
Fri., 1 June/Sat., 2 June: Spring<br />
Ceremonial in Strathroy! -<br />
-Friday Night's Chicken BBQ &<br />
entertainment & socialization was<br />
enjoyed by 235 patrons.<br />
-Saturday: Donations at our Opening<br />
Ceremonies totaled approximately<br />
$220,000.00! Fantastic!<br />
-The Ladies Luncheon in Mt. Brydges<br />
was most enjoyable for the 135<br />
ladies- great food, entertainment and<br />
sociability!<br />
-Noble's luncheon catered to some 240<br />
hungry sons of the desert most<br />
efficiently!<br />
-There were 37 Nobles created in the<br />
session.<br />
-The Fezzing Dinner at Mt Brydges<br />
was successful with 143 diners<br />
enjoying a relaxed buffet, ample<br />
desserts and plenty of casual<br />
socializing.<br />
Indeed, each new Noble was fezzed by<br />
his Lady, a family member or a<br />
sponsor. None needed to be "done" by<br />
the Potentate.<br />
A huge "Tip of the Fez" to Noble Paul<br />
Brown, Ceremonial Committee<br />
Potentate’s Report<br />
Chairman, Noble President Jim<br />
Pedden, Strathoca Shrine Club and all<br />
their committee members for a well<br />
organized and executed Spring<br />
Ceremonial <strong>2012</strong>! Special Thanks to<br />
the Jeepster Unit for transporting the<br />
Divan, and to all the Clubs & Units for<br />
participating and demonstrating our<br />
enjoyment of Fun & Fellowship with a<br />
Purpose- to Help Children! Enjoy the<br />
Ceremonial photos elsewhere in this<br />
magazine.<br />
Mon., 11 June: III. Sir Dave Fickling,<br />
Recorder Bill Butcher, HP & P Bob<br />
Marshall and Membership member<br />
Shayne Eldridge travelled with several<br />
members of the Camel Coach to<br />
Waterloo Shrine Club BBQ and to<br />
complete the initiation of a candidate<br />
called away from the Ceremonial by a<br />
family emergency. The "Short-Form"<br />
Ceremony was conferred in a most<br />
commendable manner. Thus we gained<br />
38 Nobles for Spring Ceremonial <strong>2012</strong>!<br />
Wed., 27 June: I welcomed the Shrine<br />
Circus to London for 2 performances.<br />
Many thanks to the Camel Coach as the<br />
Sponsor and to others for supporting<br />
this endeavor!<br />
Sun., 1 July to Thurs.5 July: Imperial<br />
Sessions in Charlotte North<br />
Carolina-Your elected Divan and Past<br />
Potentates Owen Coles, Paul<br />
Shillington, Norm Camp, Gail MacKay<br />
and Jack Cumming, and Grand Master<br />
M.W. Bro. D. Garry Dowling attended<br />
sessions daily in the Charlotte<br />
Convention Center.<br />
Wed., 4 July: Imperial Parade - 9<br />
London Oriental Band members<br />
paraded behind your Divan past an<br />
appreciative Imperial Reviewing stand.<br />
They were the only marching Oriental<br />
Band in the parade; 3 others were on<br />
floats. While the temperature was 100+,<br />
the many spectators were appreciative.<br />
The Band and their ladies enjoyed the<br />
Imperial Sir's Entertainment Night,<br />
The Public Relations Presentation and<br />
<strong>Mocha</strong>'s hospitality.<br />
Tues., 17 July to Thur.,19 July: Your<br />
Potentate and First Lady are guests of<br />
Grand Lodge in Toronto.<br />
In addition to the above noted major<br />
events, we attended a multitude of<br />
meetings, such as Divan, Stated,<br />
Managers, Renovation Project and<br />
Club/Unit Events.<br />
We are all "Driven to Help Kids"!<br />
Yours in the Faith III. Sir Dave Fickling<br />
Potentate <strong>2012</strong><br />
MOCHA NEWS
Recorder’s Corner<br />
by Bill Butcher<br />
Greetings Nobles,<br />
Here we are into summer already and<br />
somewhere along the line I missed the<br />
transition from winter into summer. As you<br />
all know we did not have much of a winter<br />
this year, of which along with myself and I<br />
believe many others we are very thankful<br />
for that. Thanks needs to go to Strathoca<br />
Shrine Club for hosting the Spring Ceremonial, a well organized<br />
and fun weekend. We initiated 38 new Nobles . After compiling<br />
all of the donations that were given by the various clubs and units,<br />
the grand total this year was approximatgely $220,000.00, which<br />
was a job well done, Nobles. My lady Sally told me that the ladies<br />
luncheon was well attended along with a great meal and excellent<br />
desserts and thanks to their speaker Pr. Sheila Eldridge who<br />
spoke on membership. Thanks to a well attended Fezzing dinner<br />
the weekend wrapped up with a success.<br />
Well as you all know the Divan has just returned from Imperial<br />
Session at Charlotte N.C. and some fun was had by all. But along<br />
with the fun came a very serious side to the approach of business<br />
of Shrine Hospitals and the many children that need and require<br />
Chaplain’s Chat<br />
Dear Nobles,<br />
As I write this on a beautiful<br />
summer day many of our younger<br />
nobles who still have children in<br />
elementary or secondary school<br />
are likely getting ready or have<br />
already started the process of<br />
buying clothing for the children<br />
and school supplies. Some of them<br />
may be figuring out school bus<br />
routes and the pick up and drop off times. Our Potentate’s<br />
theme this year is “Fill the Bus”. We too as Nobles of the<br />
Shrine should be starting the process of “filling the bus”.<br />
We should be focusing on recruiting new shriners by<br />
encouraging and if necessary subsidizing new and<br />
established masons who express an interest in shrinedom.<br />
This might mean encouraging their advance through other<br />
Masonic orders but more importantly it would mean setting<br />
an example for them of who and what we profess to be by<br />
encouraging their participation in all our activities. There<br />
are often occasions when newer members feel left out<br />
because they lack the resources to participate due to the<br />
pressures felt by young families with school age children.<br />
Our faith has always taught us to be supportive and not to<br />
walk alone. As a fraternity dedicated to helping children<br />
and dedicated to living out our faith by deed and example<br />
we need to be able to jump the bar at the highest level.<br />
When God called Moses to lead his people, Moses said that<br />
he could not do it because he was tongue tied and a slow<br />
speaker, but God said your brother Aaron will speak for you<br />
(Exodus 4:14-16). We are Nobles of the Shrine we can and<br />
must serve together as Moses and Aaron served. We begin<br />
by filling the bus, recruiting and encouraging new members<br />
and supporting one another so that our children and<br />
hospitals can thrive.<br />
Peace, Shalom, Salaam<br />
them. As you all know much work is done all over Canada and the<br />
United States and Mexico to support this philanthropy. I have<br />
neglected to mention that we have a new Imperial Potentate by<br />
the name of Imperial Ill. Sir Alan W Madson and First Lady Jan. I<br />
would also like to mention that the next Imperial Session will be<br />
held in Indianapolis Indiana in July 2013. While I was in Charlotte<br />
I attended a recorders seminar, and was updated on procedures<br />
and up coming changes which will be put into place with the new<br />
Imperial Divan.<br />
When I returned to <strong>Mocha</strong> I found that things had progressed<br />
quite nicely in the progression of the banquet hall, with all the wall<br />
board up and now the messy part comes with the mudding of all<br />
corners and seams which should be finished by the end of the<br />
week of July 20, <strong>2012</strong>. According to the contractor all is on target<br />
for the completion date of Aug. 13, <strong>2012</strong> which will be a relief, to<br />
know, that it will be ready for the Daughters of the Nile for Aug,<br />
24, <strong>2012</strong>.<br />
Ending on this note I would like to wish all nobles and their<br />
families a very happy and safe summer and until we meet again in<br />
the fall you all take care now.<br />
I picked that up in that there south.<br />
Yours In The Faith<br />
Bill Butcher<br />
<strong>Mocha</strong> Recorder<br />
MOCHA NEWS <strong>August</strong> <strong>2012</strong> Page 3
Dwight<br />
Coughlan<br />
Welcome our newest Nobles to the Greatest<br />
Philanthropy in the World. Get involved, find a<br />
mentor and most importantly stay involved.<br />
Last month I lost a friend, a brother and a<br />
noble. His name is Felix Gomez and he is the epitome<br />
of our organization. Felix had the grace the patience the<br />
heart and the wisdom to handle life’s little challenges.<br />
Felix courageously battled cancer for a few years,<br />
looking at each day as a new opportunity on life. We<br />
would meet at our favourite Starbucks for his little shot<br />
of cappuccino, and this is where we would share our<br />
funny stories, our challenges and our friendship. He<br />
had an uncanny way of taking a bad situation and<br />
making it a positive experience. His last email to me<br />
went something like this, I am doing better than my wife<br />
(Denise) who has had a few broken bones lately… Take<br />
Care the "Conquistador"...or as he always said "comekiss-da-door".<br />
The following week he passed away.<br />
Noble Felix, Brother Felix and my friend, was<br />
the perfect person in my eyes, he laughed a lot, he cared<br />
a lot, his heart was big, he was a perfect gentleman, and<br />
life was so important to him.<br />
To our new nobles, follow in the steps of Noble<br />
Felix and you to will be a great Shriner and Brother.<br />
YITF Dwight Coughlan, Editor <strong>Mocha</strong> News<br />
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editor<br />
Upcoming events<br />
Whats Happening in the Units<br />
Club News<br />
Message from Queen Sandra<br />
Lots of nice articles from Clubs and Units<br />
POTE'S NOTES FROM<br />
IMPERIAL SESSIONS<br />
Imperial Sir Alan W. Madsen of<br />
Cornelius, North Carolina was installed as Imperial<br />
Potentate of <strong>Shriners</strong> lnternational for <strong>2012</strong>-2013<br />
making him the highest ranking Shriner in the world.<br />
In this role he serves as President of the Board of<br />
Directors for <strong>Shriners</strong> International and Chairman<br />
of the Board of Directors of <strong>Shriners</strong> Hospitals for<br />
Children.<br />
Imperial Sir Douglas Maxwell was re-elected as<br />
President of the Board of Trustees for <strong>Shriners</strong><br />
Hospitals for Children.<br />
Illustrious Sir James L.McConnell was elected<br />
Imperial Treasurer.<br />
Illustrious Sir William S. Bailey was elected<br />
Imperial Outer Guard.<br />
A Resolution was passed creating Agila <strong>Shriners</strong>,<br />
(Under Dispensation) in Davos City, Philippines as an<br />
active Temple, No.19S.<br />
A Resolution to amend Section 336.2- (Public<br />
Exhibitions) in Civic/Public Events including<br />
parades was approved. A new section (b) now states:<br />
"In civic and public exhibitions, including parades,<br />
Nobles and their immediate family may participate<br />
with the approval of the Potentate." The vehicle must<br />
be in a non-competitive role and have four wheels.<br />
Current sections b.c.d, move to sections c.d,e,<br />
NOTE 1: Imperial, Association and Temple<br />
Parades are strictly for <strong>Shriners</strong>.<br />
Section a -No change<br />
NOTE 2: Units MUST request approval from the<br />
Potentate.<br />
<strong>Shriners</strong> Hospitals for Children have 2 fine<br />
Ambassadors for <strong>2012</strong>-13, both boys in their<br />
early teens: - Jeremy Gabriel from the Montreal<br />
area-born with partial ears, no ear drums,<br />
canal- received a BAHA (Bone Anchored Hearing<br />
Aid)- he is now an accomplished singer.<br />
-Hunter Woodhal from Utah-born with<br />
deformities of both lower legs which required<br />
amputation-now an accomplished multi sport<br />
participant on two prosthesis.<br />
Hopefully, you will see them either in our new TV ads<br />
or on our Public Relations Video.<br />
YITF Ill. Sir Dave Fickling, Potentate <strong>2012</strong><br />
MOCHA NEWS
MOCHA NEWS <strong>August</strong> <strong>2012</strong> Page 5
Nobles of the Mystic Shrine<br />
Cordially Invite You and Yours to the<br />
Brantford Shrine Club<br />
Centennial Anniversary Celebrations<br />
Saturday, September 8, <strong>2012</strong><br />
Please join us...<br />
in the Grand Ballroom of the<br />
Best Western Brant Park Inn<br />
19 Holiday Dr., Brantford, Ontario<br />
Hospitality Room<br />
Reception at 6:00 pm Dinner & Wine at 7:00pm<br />
Dance starting at 9:00pm<br />
Entertainment by: Matthew Disero, Comedy Magic,<br />
John McDermott, Musician and the George Rose Big Band<br />
Special Guests: Deputy Imperial Potentate,<br />
Imperial Sir John Cinotto and Lady Margaret<br />
Nobles and all welcome Dress - Business Suit <strong>Shriners</strong> - Bring Your Fez<br />
Contact:<br />
Tickets $40.00 person<br />
Noble Ray Bamsey 519-442-2413<br />
Noble Peter Loube 519-757-5575<br />
Noble Dean Bauer 519-756-2670<br />
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MOCHA NEWS
William Francis Schrantz, MD<br />
Bill Schrantz was<br />
born November 8, 1945<br />
in Quakertown, PA,<br />
the son of William and<br />
Frances Schrantz. He<br />
graduated from the<br />
Medical College of<br />
Virginia in 1970 and<br />
joined the Naval Reserves<br />
as a flight surgeon with<br />
the Marine Corps. He completed his General<br />
Surgery Residency at Bethesda Naval Hospital in<br />
1976 and completed his Orthopaedic Residency at<br />
Bethesda in 1979. Bill then worked as an<br />
orthopedist at Bethesda and in private practice. He<br />
proudly served in Desert Storm 1990-1991 with the<br />
USN Reserves.<br />
Bill completed his Pediatric Orthopaedic<br />
Fellowship at A. I. DuPont in 1992. He returned to<br />
active duty with the USN and practiced<br />
orthopaedics at Bethesda. He was named the<br />
Physician of the Year at Bethesda in 1999. Bill<br />
retired in 1999 with 20 years active duty with<br />
the USN. During the next 7 years, he practiced<br />
orthopaedics in private practice, as a consultant<br />
and locum tenens. In 2007, he completed a Spine<br />
Fellowship at SUNY Upstate. Bill joined <strong>Shriners</strong><br />
Hospitals for Children-Philadelphia as a consulting<br />
pediatric orthopedist in January 2007. On January<br />
3, 2008, he joined SHC-Erie and the rest is history.<br />
Bill was a lifelong learner, teacher, mentor,<br />
influencer and warrior. He cared deeply for his<br />
patients and families. He loved SHC-Erie, the staff,<br />
his peers, the Board and the mission and vision<br />
of <strong>Shriners</strong> Hospitals for Children. He<br />
cared deeply for the future of SHC-Erie. Bill<br />
was unselfish in his work; through long<br />
hours, his work with residents, house calls and his<br />
cell phone number to all. He had high expectations<br />
of himself and of others. He was a man with<br />
twinkling blue eyes and his little laugh who enjoyed<br />
great conversation, fine wine or an ice cold beer.<br />
Bill was a true warrior in his own health<br />
battle until his death on May 13th. His family<br />
wanted us to know that the last 4 years of Bill’s<br />
life spent with SHC-Erie were his happiest and best.<br />
He will be buried in his scrubs and SHC lab coat<br />
as there is still much work to do in heaven. The<br />
family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial<br />
donations be made in Bill’s name to <strong>Shriners</strong><br />
Hospitals for Children-Erie facility.<br />
BANQUET ROOM RENOVATIONS<br />
At the time of writing this note, we are approximately at the mid point of<br />
the time frame.<br />
Mel-Barr Construction has maintained a good schedule of work and results.<br />
Our Project Overseers, Nobles Barry O'Brian and Jim Thomsen have been<br />
diligent in their duties.<br />
Process variations have been dealt with in an expedient manner. Thanks to<br />
Barry for the progressive pictures displayed in the Lounge as work progressed.<br />
We anticipate completion within the time frame. We are still able to accept<br />
contributions to the funding for this project: thanks to those Clubs/units that have<br />
already donated to this project.<br />
YITF III. Sir Dave Fickling Potentate <strong>2012</strong><br />
MOCHA NEWS <strong>August</strong> <strong>2012</strong> Page 7
<strong>Mocha</strong> <strong>Shriners</strong> Upcoming Events<br />
AUGUST<br />
SEPTEMBER<br />
OCTOBER<br />
Fri., 24 <strong>August</strong><br />
Daughters of the Nile - Supreme Queen<br />
Visit @ <strong>Mocha</strong>-2:00pm<br />
Sat., 11 Aug.<br />
Aylmer S.C. Golf Tournament<br />
@ Pleasant Valley<br />
Sat., 18 Aug.<br />
Bruce S.C.- Corn Boil<br />
Sat., 8 Sept.<br />
Brantford SC - 100th Anniversary<br />
@ Best Western Brant Park Hotel<br />
Wed., 12 Sept.<br />
Tillsonburg SC -Annual Pork Pull<br />
Wed., 12 Sept. - Sat., 15 Sept.<br />
Great Lakes Shrine Association<br />
@ Cincinatti<br />
Tues., 25 Sept - Sun., 30 Sept<br />
Northern Trip Elliot Lake & Sault St. Marie<br />
Thur., 4 Oct.<br />
London SC - Official Visit @ <strong>Mocha</strong><br />
Wed., 10 Oct<br />
Seniors Luncheon @ <strong>Mocha</strong><br />
11:00 Greet/12:00 Lunch<br />
1:30 Stated Meeting & Pin Presentations<br />
Sat., 13 Oct.<br />
Fall Ceremonial @ <strong>Mocha</strong><br />
Wed., 24 Oct.<br />
Bluewater SC<br />
Official Visit & Ladies Night<br />
Thurs., 25 Oct.<br />
Stratford-on Avon SC - Ladies Night @<br />
Festival Inn, Stratford<br />
NOVEMBER<br />
DECEMBER<br />
Thur., 1 Nov. - Thurs., 8 Nov.<br />
Potentate's Trip to St. Maarten Island<br />
Wed., 21 Nov.<br />
Tillsonburg Installation<br />
Sun., 9 Dec.<br />
Potentate's Appreciation Dinner<br />
(by invitation)<br />
Wed., 12 Dec.<br />
<strong>Mocha</strong> Stated Meeting/Elections<br />
Dinner 6:30/ Meeting 7:30<br />
Fri., 14 Dec.<br />
<strong>Mocha</strong> Christmas Open House<br />
NOTE:<br />
other dates to be added as established<br />
Potentate's Trip<br />
- Nov. 1 - Nov. 8, <strong>2012</strong><br />
Spaces still available!<br />
Upcoming Deadlines for <strong>Mocha</strong> News submissions...<br />
ISSUE<br />
DEADLINE<br />
NOVEMBER OCTOBER 15<br />
Page 8 <strong>August</strong> <strong>2012</strong><br />
MOCHA NEWS
Membership Committee - <strong>Mocha</strong> News<br />
Noble Shayne Eldridge<br />
It's the hazy lazy days of summer - time for spending time at<br />
the beach, enjoying bbqs and recruiting new Nobles for<br />
<strong>Mocha</strong>.<br />
Summer may be a time to take a break from some things yet<br />
we should never minimize our efforts to bring new members<br />
into the world's greatest philanthropy.<br />
The Fall ceremonial will be upon us before you know it - it<br />
would be Feztastic to see as many or more candidates as we<br />
did at the Spring ceremonial!<br />
The recruitment process is not just a matter of waiting for<br />
good men to ask to become a Shriner. We need to actively<br />
inform prospective candidates about we have to offer and the<br />
good work that we do.<br />
You never know when the opportunity will present itself so<br />
make sure you always have an<br />
application form handy - have it<br />
presigned with your signature on<br />
it. In order to retain our current<br />
members we need to get them<br />
involved in clubs, units and<br />
Shrine activities. Do we have<br />
enough activities to keep all our<br />
nobles interested and involved?<br />
Are we having fun? New members should be assigned a mentor<br />
who ensures that they know the activities available and<br />
someone is there to introduce them at events and functions.<br />
We must also build on our relationships with our Blue<br />
Lodges. Membership success of our Shrine Temple is directly<br />
related to the membership success of our Blue Lodges.<br />
Remember the acronym Elvis Presley used to use - TCB<br />
(Taking Care of Business). For every Shriner, it is GTL - Go<br />
To Lodge!<br />
Technology is a great tool for reaching prospective members<br />
- we need to increase the use of the <strong>Mocha</strong> website and make<br />
use of Facebook and Twitter. The web site beashrinernow.<br />
com is an important tool for membership recruitment and we<br />
all need to do what we can to promote this website.<br />
We ALL, every Noble of the Ancient Order of the Nobles of<br />
the Mystic Shrine, have an important role to play in keeping<br />
Nobles in your Shrine and bringing in new Nobles. Remember<br />
why you became a<br />
Shriner and all<br />
those children who<br />
need our hospitals.<br />
PICCADILLY BANJO REUNION<br />
presents<br />
Performers from....Illinois, Michigan, Ontario and Tennesee<br />
"THE DIXIE FIVE" (dixieland)<br />
Sunday, October 28, <strong>2012</strong> - 12:30pm - 5:00pm<br />
<strong>Mocha</strong> Shrine Centre - <strong>Mocha</strong> Bar Lounge<br />
TICKETS $7.00 EACH<br />
Bar and Light Lunch Available Everyone Welcome!<br />
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What's Happening in the Units?<br />
<strong>Mocha</strong>'s Jeepsters<br />
The four original members petitioned<br />
<strong>Mocha</strong> Temple to form the Jeepster Unit in 1974 and<br />
permission was granted by the Potentate, III. Sir T. Ray<br />
Powell.<br />
Today, the Jeepster Unit has 30 plus<br />
members.The Unit made its first public appearance the<br />
following year. And with continual growth in<br />
members and vehicles it has been on parade in many<br />
cities and towns throughout Canada and the United<br />
States. Recently, we were represented in Charlotte,<br />
North Carolina and St. Helens, Ontario. Our current<br />
License plates MJU (<strong>Mocha</strong> Jeepster Unit) are<br />
numbered 1 to 22. Our main mandate is to provide<br />
transportation for our Potentate and Divan in Shrine<br />
Parades, as well as the Imperial Divan when requested.<br />
Our attendance in Civic parades, exhibitions, etc. is<br />
always appreciated.<br />
Each Jeepster is entirely owned and maintained<br />
by the individual member which includes the expense<br />
of travelling from our home base at <strong>Mocha</strong> to the events.<br />
Every vehicle is identical in appearance and must be<br />
properly maintained to rigid standards.<br />
In addition to parades, this unit, though<br />
relatively small in number, raises a significant amount<br />
of funds for various Shrine projects, youth soccer and<br />
other child centered needs.<br />
Membership is open to interested <strong>Shriners</strong>; talk<br />
to any current Jeepster member.<br />
YITF III. Sir Dave Fickling, Historian<br />
What a Team! At the Ball, Potentates aides <strong>2012</strong><br />
Brad, Doug and Norm<br />
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More of What's Happening in the Units?<br />
<strong>Mocha</strong>'s Historic Concert Band<br />
On June 10 our Concert Band entertained an<br />
appreciative audience during its second Cabaret in the<br />
last year.<br />
Conductor Don McKellar directed the band<br />
which played music from the big band era (Duke<br />
Ellington, Glen Miller), John Williams’ arrangements,<br />
marches and hymns. He was assisted in the presentation<br />
by emcee Noble Gerry Stephenson who introduced the<br />
arrangements to the 155 in attendance.<br />
The concert band has been supporting <strong>Mocha</strong><br />
and the community for almost 100 years by playing<br />
over 20 concerts a year with weekly practices each<br />
Tuesday attended by a very dedicated membership of<br />
40 Nobles and Associate Members.<br />
Director Don relaxing<br />
before the concert<br />
Early arrivals for the concert<br />
Getting ready<br />
Woodstock Clown Unit<br />
The crew went on to Thameford Parade. Only To find out Hillbilly Ken Forgot how to get in his pants . Almost<br />
had ot go get his Mother to help him.That what it like ot have SOMETIMERS. Everyone had a hot good time.<br />
Don't forget we are alway's looking for new faces to paint come join us be glad to have you. P.R. Noble Norman<br />
French. The turnout was small' But the fun was big for<br />
the members of the unit from Woodstock. Jack the bear<br />
was in fine form making the kid's happy with Mark<br />
Payne' Geo Acres, Vernon Johnston, Foxxy Larry.<br />
Hillbilly Ken Riley put on a great showing. Zippy<br />
French in his car of bears followed picking up the rear.<br />
P.R. Noble Norman French.<br />
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What's Happening in the Units?<br />
<strong>Mocha</strong> Classics<br />
<strong>Mocha</strong> Classic Unit enjoyed June 24th weekend, first we gathered<br />
at the home of Ron and Colleen Bilton, for a early afternoon social<br />
and dinner, then off to the Thrashing parade in Thamesville, "great<br />
turnout by the Unit."<br />
Saturday was spent at the Elgin County Railway Museum, after a<br />
tour and strawberries with ice<br />
cream we rode David Harding's<br />
railway hand pumper down the<br />
line.<br />
Jim Pedden in his1964-1/2 Mustang, Jim is a<br />
active member of <strong>Mocha</strong> Classics and recently<br />
elected President of Strathocha Shrine Club.<br />
May 23/12 The Railway City<br />
Brewery went all out for a superb<br />
tour and tasting of local beer.<br />
Pictured in front of the vats are<br />
a whole lot of happy faces.<br />
“Strawberry Social” on<br />
David Harding’s 1890 hand<br />
pumper railway car is Ken<br />
Moor and Rita, Robert and<br />
Rose White, and David.<br />
What a wild ride between the<br />
Station and Museum.<br />
“Mother’s Day” May 6, <strong>2012</strong> @ New Sarum<br />
Restaurant; John Allen hosted over<br />
80 Classic car club members to<br />
a wonderful luncheon and live performance,<br />
a marvelous day.<br />
Lynda Camp and Sue Fahrner anticipating the parade<br />
London Oriental Band<br />
Imperial parading in Charlotte, NC<br />
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Our Grand Marshall on parade!<br />
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More of What's Happening in the Units?<br />
<strong>Mocha</strong> Motor Corps<br />
Continues to please the crowds at many area fairs and events!<br />
For over 60 years now, motorcycle riding Nobles<br />
who are members of the <strong>Mocha</strong> Motor Corps have been<br />
entertaining crowds at SW Ontario fair and event parades<br />
with demonstrations of their presence and their precision<br />
motorcycle riding skills!<br />
Every year the MMC members volunteer their<br />
time and travel to communities like Brights Grove,<br />
Goderich, Woodstock, Thamesford, Dresden,<br />
Leamington, Bayfield, Mitchell, Thorndale and<br />
Kingsville to represent <strong>Mocha</strong> with performances.<br />
Through their parade activities Motor Corps<br />
members raise funds for the <strong>Shriners</strong> Hospitals and other<br />
Shriner charitable needs every year.<br />
Members of the unit live communities like<br />
Windsor, London, Woodstock, Norwich, Lucan, Brights<br />
Grove and Bayfield.<br />
They travel widely each year as volunteers and at<br />
their own expense to perform at the various parades. At<br />
one time MMC members rode smaller size motorcycles<br />
but in recent years the corps began accepting members<br />
with various sizes of motorcycles. Today, members ride<br />
a variety of different motorcycle brands, including<br />
Hondas, a BMW and Harley Davidson's Non motorcycle<br />
riders also perform in the parades riding on the units'<br />
1951 Harley Davidson golf cart which can seat 4 nobles.<br />
Good fellowship get events after each parade and<br />
a once per year "dinner with the ladies" provides a<br />
friendly social aspect for the unit as well.<br />
All motorcycle riding <strong>Shriners</strong> as well as nobles<br />
who are non-motorcycle riders are eligible and most<br />
welcome to join the unit.<br />
As with all units of <strong>Mocha</strong>, MMC always<br />
welcomes new and active members.<br />
Motor Corps uniforms are available and annual<br />
dues are only $20.<br />
Contact the <strong>Mocha</strong> office for detail on how to reach the<br />
unit secretary or email randyhenry@rogers.com/<br />
SPECIAL NOTE: On Saturday September 1, <strong>2012</strong><br />
at 11AM the Members of <strong>Mocha</strong> Motor Corps<br />
will be hosting a "PRECISON MOTORCYCLE<br />
DEMONSTRATION RIDE" featuring the famous<br />
OPP GOLDEN HELMETS riding team at the<br />
EM Diesel Plant parking lot on Oxford St E.<br />
The demonstration will be followed by a <strong>Shriners</strong><br />
Bar B Que with entertainment at the 3M Employees Park<br />
at Oxford St E. and Clark Rd.<br />
This will be a real family fun event and all<br />
<strong>Shriners</strong>, their families and friends are mosty welcome to<br />
attend. There will be a donation request to <strong>Shriners</strong><br />
charities at the gate.<br />
For more info email ewer.george@sympatico.ca/<br />
or see the ad in this issue of <strong>Mocha</strong> News<br />
MOCHA NEWS <strong>August</strong> <strong>2012</strong> Page 13
Bruce Shrine Club<br />
The Bruce Shrine Club (BSC) is having a great<br />
year so far. Members new and old alike are pitching in and<br />
making things happen for our club. It’s been said many<br />
times, “Many hands make light work!” and it is so true.<br />
We were very pleased at our BSC representation at<br />
the Spring Ceremonial in Strathroy.<br />
BSC’s Noble<br />
President Alex<br />
Cameron<br />
along with<br />
2nd VP Ken<br />
Cunningham<br />
presented our<br />
donations at<br />
the Spring<br />
Ceremonial to Ill<br />
Sir Dave Fickling.<br />
Many of our club<br />
members took part<br />
in the candidate’s<br />
luncheon before<br />
heading off to the<br />
parade.<br />
Bruce Trail Riders<br />
had 6 of their<br />
fearless riders<br />
out on the<br />
parade route.<br />
It was a great parade followed by a very good<br />
Fezzing ceremony and lovely Potentates Super.<br />
The Bruce Shrine Clubs Charity Golf Tournament<br />
was held on Saturday June 23rd and by all accounts was<br />
another great success. The Organizers, Noble Paul Zorzi<br />
and Noble Tom Zorzi sent our some very nice words of<br />
thanks to all our volunteer helpers, our supporters and<br />
sponsors for all their effort to make this event another<br />
successful venture.<br />
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Noble President<br />
Alex Cameron had<br />
his picture taken<br />
with each of the 24<br />
teams that came<br />
out to support our<br />
event, but none<br />
quite so<br />
enthusiastic as<br />
these four<br />
golfers who had<br />
home made fezz’s in an extra effort to show support for<br />
the good work that <strong>Shriners</strong> do.<br />
Organizer Noble<br />
Paul Zorzi and BSC<br />
Treasurer Noble<br />
Frank Eagleson<br />
made a last ditch<br />
effort to hit these<br />
enthusiastic golfers<br />
up for payment of<br />
dues on the putting<br />
green.<br />
It was great to see the support of our many fellow<br />
<strong>Shriners</strong> and Masons but the public support for this event<br />
was great as well. Thanks are extended to everyone and I<br />
know Nobles Paul and Tom are already working on next<br />
years tournament, so if you want to mark this event on<br />
your calendar for next year, give them a call @ 519 483<br />
6787 and they would be more than happy to get the list<br />
started for 2013.<br />
By the time you read this it will be October and<br />
our Trail Riders will have once again participated in the<br />
Women’s Triathlon in Kincardine. We will have had our<br />
Annual Steak Fry, this year being held in the Kinsman Park<br />
in Tara. We will have paraded in the Brussels and Durham<br />
Homecoming Parades. Huron Pioneers Parade and the<br />
Labour Day Parade in Port Elgin. Noble Brian Dayman<br />
and his Lady Corrine are hosting the BSC Corn Boil this<br />
year for the first time after Noble Vaughn and Lady Alberta<br />
retired from hosting this event after 30 consecutive years,<br />
what a great commitment. Many of our Fall Fair Parades<br />
will be well under way and we will be gearing up for the<br />
Fall Ceremonial in Norfolk where we will once again be<br />
on parade together and enjoying Shrine Dom Hospitality,<br />
Fun and Fellowship.<br />
Well that’s it for now but like I always say, “I’m<br />
proud to be a Shriner. I’m proud to wear the plaid. I’m<br />
proud to help the children, who need our help so bad!”<br />
Best of Wishes from Bruce County to you all!<br />
MOCHA NEWS
London Shrine Club<br />
“Bisset’s Best” Brings Hope,<br />
Strength and Joy<br />
John Bisset, a member of the London<br />
Shrine Club, is truly “Driven to Help Kids!” This<br />
year marked the 10th year that 72-year-old John<br />
Bisset has run in support of Make-A-Wish®, first<br />
participating in the Make-A-Wish Share the Power<br />
of a Wish® Run/Walk from 2003 to 2007 and raising<br />
over $54,000, then holding his own Bisset’s<br />
Best 10K Run with the support of colleagues from<br />
Chorley and Bisset Ltd. and raising over $183,300<br />
since 2008 – for a grand total of over $237,300<br />
raised in 10 years! Bisset’s Best takes place annually<br />
on Father’s Day at Springbank Gardens.<br />
Funds raised by John Bisset and his<br />
colleagues at Chorley and Bisset Ltd. help Make-A-Wish®<br />
Southwestern Ontario continue its mission of granting the<br />
wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions<br />
to enrich the human experience with hope, strength<br />
and joy. Since its inception in 1986, Make-A-Wish Southwestern<br />
Ontario has granted over 960 wishes in the 16<br />
Counties it serves, and is currently working with over 120<br />
families at various stages of the wish process.<br />
Bisset says, "As a family, we have been blessed<br />
by good health. Others, we know, have faced very difficult<br />
and heart wrenching times. This fundraising initiative<br />
is my effort to help ease the anguish suffered by the<br />
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Mr. John Bisset (second from left)<br />
and Chorley & Bisset Ltd team<br />
Make-A-Wish kids and their families for at least a short<br />
time."<br />
“John Bisset is an incredible inspiration to others<br />
in the community, creating his own personal fundraising<br />
challenge to bring hope, strength and joy to ill children<br />
and their families. We are in awe of his efforts and<br />
grateful to him for all of his generous continued support.”<br />
says Lori Quick, Chief Executive Officer of Make-A-<br />
Wish Southwestern Ontario<br />
To learn more about Make-A-Wish Southwestern Ontario,<br />
please visit HYPERLINK "http://www.swo.makeawish.ca"<br />
www.swo.makeawish.ca or call (519) 471-4900.<br />
Left to right - Mrs. Vicki Bisset, former wish child Jenna, Mr. John Bisset<br />
Mr. John Bisset running<br />
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CLUB NEWS<br />
Strathoca Shrine Club<br />
Our thanks to Illustrious Sir Dave Fickling and<br />
Lady Patricia for allowing the Strathocha Shrine Club<br />
to host the <strong>2012</strong> <strong>Mocha</strong> Spring Ceremonial under the<br />
chairmanship of Noble Paul Brown and his committee of<br />
“busy bees” and with the assistance of the Strathroy and<br />
District Chamber of Commerce.<br />
If you didn’t have a chance to attend here is<br />
what took place, we started off Friday evening with<br />
250 people attending our half chicken meal with all the<br />
trimmings which was open to Nobles, Ladies and the<br />
public. This was followed by entertainment, a live band<br />
and disc jockey for dancing with plenty of socializing.<br />
Bright and early Saturday (6:30 A.M.) “Mel’s Diner”<br />
started serving breakfast to get the gang ready for the rest<br />
of the day’s activities. The “First Section” started at 9:00<br />
A.M. and after that ended the Ladies were bused to Mt.<br />
Brydges for their Luncheon where over 130 ladies sat<br />
down to an enjoyable meal. At noon Noble Lyle Smith and<br />
his team of “BBQ chefs” served over 250 at the men’s<br />
lunch.<br />
Our thanks to all the Clubs and Units who<br />
participated in the parade and was well viewed by the<br />
citizens of Strathroy which was followed by the “Second<br />
Section”. <strong>Mocha</strong> received 42 applications to join but only<br />
38 crossed the “hot sands”. The fezzing took place in Mt.<br />
Brydges prior to the “Potentate’s Fezzing Banquet” where<br />
everyone enjoyed a great meal with desserts that were<br />
out of this world. A good crowd of over 150 attended the<br />
banquet and after much fellowship the Nobles and<br />
their Ladies departed for their homes throughout our<br />
jurisdiction. Our thanks to Noble John Cann,<br />
Transportation Chairman for recruiting non <strong>Shriners</strong><br />
Pal <strong>Mocha</strong><br />
At Pal <strong>Mocha</strong>’s regular meeting in June, the club<br />
had the privilege of meeting Danny Steves and his parents.<br />
The Pal <strong>Mocha</strong> was approached about assistance in<br />
the purchase of a manual wheelchair for Danny.<br />
Danny is 17 years old and has cerebral palsy. In<br />
the past year he has suffered numerous medical problems<br />
and is now hopefully in recovery.<br />
We donated a total of $3800.00 for his manual<br />
wheel chair which has been designed specifically to Danny’s<br />
body with supports and tilt mechanisms for his comfort<br />
and health. It will allow him access to areas his electric<br />
chair would not fit. It also allows him more comfort<br />
and more traveling experiences.<br />
to drive the many buses and vans that were available to<br />
transport the Nobles and Ladies.<br />
Strathocha Shrine Club thanks all the<br />
visiting Nobles who attended the “Ceremonial” here in<br />
Strathroy. Also a “tip of the fez” to our club members<br />
who took part and worked very hard to make this this<br />
Ceremonial a success.<br />
Our members were well rewarded 3 days later<br />
as we held our annual “Past President’s Night” and steak<br />
barbecue, this was also the Potentate’s official visit and<br />
was held at Noble Bruce McLean’s estate just south of<br />
Glencoe. Several members of the Divan attended as well.<br />
Thanks to our chefs Noble Lyle Smith and Noble Rick<br />
Collier and their helpers for a terrific meal which was<br />
followed by and interesting and informative address by<br />
our Potentate, Illustrious Sir Dave Fickling.<br />
Strathocha Nobles now have the summer off<br />
but don’t forget about our annual golf tournament on<br />
Sunday, <strong>August</strong> 12th followed by our Lobsterfest,<br />
Saturday, September 10th. Contact any member of<br />
Strahocha for information or tickets.<br />
Get well rested Nobles because soon it will be<br />
time to put your shoulder to the wheel by participating in<br />
the many different fund raising activities.<br />
Nobles, remember why we became <strong>Shriners</strong>, to<br />
raise funds for our hospitals so that they can treat our<br />
disabled and burned children.<br />
Take Care,<br />
Noble Mel Hougen<br />
Strathocha Scribe to <strong>Mocha</strong> News<br />
Danny and his parents were very appreciative of<br />
the Pal <strong>Mocha</strong> Shriner’s assistance.<br />
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CLUB NEWS<br />
Aylmer Shrine Club<br />
At the spring Cerimonial in Strathroy the Aylmer<br />
Shrine Club donated $20,000 to the<br />
Shrine Hospitals for Children.<br />
Installation of our <strong>2012</strong> President Roy Osmond.<br />
Aylmer Shrine Club was pleased to have 2 of our<br />
newest members Brent Howe (left) and Rick Lee<br />
(right) lead the way last spring in Port Elgin. Looking<br />
forward to a great <strong>2012</strong> Ceremonial in Strathroy.<br />
Come Join us starting May 16 <strong>2012</strong> for our Cruise<br />
Nights. That run every Wednesday until Mid<br />
September at the ICS parking lot in Aylmer.<br />
New or old vehicles welcome.<br />
London Shrine Club<br />
April Meeting: Norman<br />
James, CTV2L Sports<br />
editor was the guest speaker<br />
at our April meeting.<br />
June Meeting: John Winston from<br />
President Bill Middlemiss is<br />
Tourism London was the guest speaker<br />
seen presenting Norman with<br />
for our June meeting. President Bill<br />
a 100 Million Dollar<br />
Middlemiss is seen presenting John<br />
Certificate.<br />
with a 100 Million Dollar Certificate.<br />
MOCHA NEWS <strong>August</strong> <strong>2012</strong> Page 17
Strathroy Shrine Club<br />
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The <strong>Mocha</strong> Oriental Band from London<br />
was one of several bands on parade.<br />
Candidates to become members of Strathoca Shrine Club<br />
members included (left to right) Wade Milliken,<br />
Benny Sartoretto, and Anthony Beattie. They are pushing<br />
racing camels. The other local candidates are Bob Feasey,<br />
Charlie Wreath and Lawrence Richardson.<br />
Ceremonial Chairman Paul Brown gets a free ride.<br />
Strathoca Shrine Club President Jim Pedden<br />
and Dusty Sutherland, vice-president present $10,000.<br />
Donation to <strong>Mocha</strong> Potentate Dave Fickling.<br />
Strathoca <strong>Shriners</strong> were all smiles riding<br />
through downtown Strathroy.<br />
Note: Picture credits<br />
Nancy Powers, Strathroy Age Dispatch<br />
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Iron Camels<br />
The Iron Camels held their AGM @ Molly Blooms<br />
Irish Pub in Stratford, Ontario on the 17 April <strong>2012</strong>.<br />
Seven of our Noble Camels and their ladies were able to<br />
attend and partake in the fun. It was at this meeting that the<br />
Iron Camels accepted a motion to donate $300.00 at the<br />
MOCHA spring ceremonial in Strathroy on the 2nd of<br />
June. I.C.President, Noble Fraser Grant and I.C. Treasuer,<br />
Noble Gerry Hooper made the presentation to Illustrious<br />
Sir David Fickling on behalf of our group.<br />
One of our Camels, Noble Ron Duncan, AKA<br />
“Shriek” who just happened to be the DDGM for North Huron<br />
District was having his final visit to his home lodge<br />
“Tiverton Lodge # 341” so we made arrangements to<br />
surprise our Noble Friend with a motorcycle ride in for<br />
that Tiverton meeting. It was a great surprise and a lot of<br />
fun.<br />
We also made plans for a spring ride in the London<br />
area, June 14,15,16. We enjoyed the hospitality of Noble<br />
Camel Mike Anderson and his Lady Deb on the Friday<br />
night and had a wonderful trip in and around the shores of<br />
Lake Erie lead by Noble Camel President Fraser Grant and<br />
his Lady Connie.<br />
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Motorcycle line up at the Lion’s Head Marina<br />
Noble Camel Mike Anderson along with his<br />
Lady Deb hosted the Iron Camels for an open pit chicken<br />
BBQ supper. Noble Mike is pictured here being assisted<br />
on the grill by Noble Camel Kevin MacKay while<br />
Noble Camel Ron Duncan over sees the process.<br />
Tuesday July the 10th Iron Camel, Ride Captain,<br />
Noble Camel Frank Eagleson and his Lady Doris put out<br />
information that they were heading off for a ride to<br />
Tobermory. 6 riders took part in a wonderful ride on a<br />
great day of motorcycle riding and fellowship. The<br />
scenery was breath taking. Blue Skies and Blue water with<br />
just a wisp of cloud in the sky.<br />
From left to right Noble Camel Doug Gould, Noble<br />
Camel Ron Duncan, Noble Camel, Ride Captain, Frank<br />
Eagleson, Lady Karen MacKay, Noble Camel Kevin<br />
MacKay enjoy the breathtaking view from the streets of<br />
Tobermory. Photo taken by Lady Doris Eagleson.<br />
Our fall ride is being planned for around the end of<br />
<strong>August</strong> and will be a tour around the Bruce Area.<br />
If any Nobles and their Ladies wish to join a fun<br />
loving group of motorcycle enthusiasts for some great times<br />
a fellowship, please feel free to contact any of the<br />
MOCHA Iron Camels.<br />
Until next time, ride defensively<br />
and never drink and drive...<br />
Noble Camel Kevin MacKay<br />
Secretary, Iron Camels<br />
kmackay@bmts.com<br />
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Strathoca Shrine Club<br />
Wow! What a turnout to our Regular Meeting<br />
Night in February. We had over 75 <strong>Shriners</strong> and friends<br />
attend our Annual "Wild Game Dinner". Chef Noble Lyle<br />
Smith welcomed all to the "Cook Shack". Noble Smith<br />
and his helpers prepared the following wild game; deer<br />
(roast and sausages), turkey, muskrat, duck, jack rabbits<br />
and beaver. Each mouthful of meat was a great way to<br />
experience some of "Mother Natures" animals.<br />
Our guest speaker for the evening was "Noble<br />
Bill Blackwell" President of the "Anglers and Hunters<br />
Association" who gave an interesting talk on what<br />
the group has done and what it hopes to do in the<br />
future. A great way to end a theme night. A nice sight to<br />
see that evening was the five or six pairs of father/son<br />
combinations. Future members some day? In the same<br />
theme, our Lodge Night was 10 days later where we<br />
received "3 applications". May I suggest to the other clubs<br />
and units that they hold a "Special Night" and receive<br />
applications and in a year or two we have a chance of<br />
increasing membership.<br />
Speaking of membership, in the last issue of<br />
"<strong>Mocha</strong> News" it was mentioned we have purchased a<br />
"Very Long Rope" for the candidates to hold on as they<br />
parade around town but we need your help to fill the ranks.<br />
Please contact your club/unit president or secretary or<br />
<strong>Mocha</strong>'s office to pick up your application forms. The<br />
joining fee is $375 and does not have to be paid until<br />
Saturday morning, June 2nd. What does a candidate<br />
receive for this fee? A fez for life, a free breakfast 7 - 9am<br />
for him and his lady, then at noon time his lady will attend<br />
the "Ladies Luncheon" free while the candidates receive<br />
a free luncheon at the "West Middlesex Arena" where the<br />
activities are being held. Details listed in the issue. Let the<br />
CLUB NEWS<br />
sign up begin.<br />
At our regular meeting night in March we had<br />
the executive director and one of her clients from the<br />
"Middlesex Community Living" inform us of how they<br />
have incorporated the mentally challenged people into<br />
job placement and group homes. Bringing relief to their<br />
parents. Most informative.<br />
At our April meeting Nobles chefs Rick Colier<br />
and Bob Marshall served us St. Paddy's famous "corn beef<br />
and cabbage" Along with other food items. Yum - Yum! A<br />
surprise guest speaker was Mrs. Lorie Colledg a director<br />
of our Montreal Hospital. She gave us a slide presentation<br />
on what our new Shrine Hospital looks like and what fund<br />
raising is to be expected. They have already started on<br />
McGill's Hospital for training doctors, followed by<br />
building the Children's Hospital next door.<br />
Our <strong>Shriners</strong> Hospital will begin in 2013 next to<br />
the Children's Hospital. She also showed slides of how<br />
the extended areas of research and the operating rooms<br />
will look when completed, along with some of the minor<br />
departments. It was a great update to hear about our new<br />
hospital which will be ready in 2015.<br />
Also at this meeting we had 2 <strong>Shriners</strong> join our<br />
club. Great to have you fellows. If any other <strong>Shriners</strong><br />
would like to join our club, we would be more than pleased<br />
to have them. Our meetings are the 1st Tuesday of each<br />
month which are held at our "Fraternal Hall" (15 Centre<br />
Street) starting at 6:00pm with "Happy Hour" followed by<br />
supper at 7:00pm served by Noble "Chef Rick" After this<br />
we have our guest speaker followed by the clubs business.<br />
A great night out Nobles.<br />
The Blues Brothers on the search for candidates<br />
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Pal <strong>Mocha</strong><br />
Pal <strong>Mocha</strong> members have had a busy winter/spring<br />
with many activities going on.<br />
What an awesome occasion we had during our<br />
April meeting when the club held our Annual Ladies<br />
Night and the Installation of officers with Illustrious Sir<br />
Potentate Dave Fickling and Lady Pat attending, plus<br />
members of the Divan and their ladies. It was an evening<br />
too behold when we had three Potentates and their ladies<br />
CLUB NEWS<br />
attending.<br />
This past May 24th weekend we had one of the<br />
biggest Vadalia Onion Sales ever! Spear-headed by<br />
Noble George Arlein. Many thanks to George and Nobles<br />
John Blue and Don Kritzer who made the trip to London,<br />
towing a trailer to bring back the onions to Pal <strong>Mocha</strong>.<br />
As we approach the summer/fall months we will<br />
be attending the many fall fair parades in our area with our<br />
float and "Pooky" the clown.<br />
President Noble Miles Dadsun and Lady Bev Dadsun, left;<br />
with Lady Pat and Illustrious Sir Potentate Noble Dave<br />
Fickling and Lady Rita Doig and Past President Noble Jim<br />
Doig at Installation of officers and Ladies Night Banquet.<br />
Illustrious Sir Noble Dave Fickling presents Noble Jack<br />
Cronsberry, right, with one million dollar certificate and<br />
medallion.<br />
Potentate Illustrious Sir Dave Fickling hands over the<br />
gavel to the new incoming President Noble Miles Dadsun<br />
of the Pal <strong>Mocha</strong> club <strong>2012</strong>-2013.<br />
Yes I will - The president Nobles Miles Dadsun, first-vice<br />
Brad Richardson, second-vice Rev. Russel Rogers and<br />
Treasurer Gerald Metzger being sworn in.<br />
It was a night to be hold at Pal <strong>Mocha</strong>'s Installation and Ladies<br />
Night with many Shrine dignitaries attending. Shown<br />
are Past Potentates Grant Fotheringham, Jack Cumming.<br />
What an Honour to have Three Potentates at Pal <strong>Mocha</strong>'s<br />
Installations of officers and ladies night. On the left is<br />
Past Potentate Grant Fotheringham, centre, Illustrious Sir<br />
Potentate David Fickling and Past Potentate Jack<br />
Cumming, right.<br />
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I sure would<br />
love to see this<br />
excellent<br />
Jeepster find a<br />
good home<br />
with a Shriner,<br />
they are so<br />
great to see in<br />
parades, etc.<br />
Interested parties please<br />
phone for price and info.<br />
FOR<br />
Jim Thompson<br />
519-473-1709<br />
Lost in<br />
the Desert<br />
BLACK CAMEL<br />
We Cherish Their Memories<br />
The following Nobles have been<br />
listed as lost. If you have an<br />
address, please advise the office.<br />
CARROLL JOHN P<br />
HALIFAX<br />
FAULDS WILLIAM R<br />
CREVE COEUR<br />
GILLESPIE EARL W<br />
CAMBRIDGE<br />
GREGORY DAVID J<br />
BRANTFORD<br />
HOSKIN DOUGLAS G<br />
LONDON<br />
HUME STEPHEN D<br />
ST THOMAS<br />
MCKENZIE MORRIS D<br />
LONDON<br />
MCMINN GORDON E<br />
SAULT STE MARIE<br />
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ONEIL WILLIAM R<br />
OLDCASTLE<br />
PARKES GEORGE E<br />
WOODSTOCK<br />
PRATT MALCOLM<br />
ESCONDIDO<br />
RADU ARTHUR<br />
WINDSOR<br />
SCOTT RONALD A<br />
LONDON<br />
STEPHENS ARCHIE L<br />
CHATHAM<br />
THOMAS RONALD E<br />
LONDON<br />
WATMORE WILLIAM J<br />
LONDON<br />
BAIRD DOUGLAS H<br />
SARNIA<br />
BROTZEL EMANUEL J<br />
LONDON<br />
DANIEL JAMES A<br />
LONDON<br />
GARDNER JACK<br />
WINDSOR<br />
GOMEZ FELIX<br />
LONDON<br />
HAYNES MORLEY B<br />
LONDON<br />
KOZA TED<br />
TILLSONBURG<br />
LAYLAND KENNETH C<br />
LONDON<br />
LOGAN RONALD J<br />
LONDON<br />
MARTIN O. THOMAS G.<br />
WOODSTOCK<br />
MINKE ROBERT H<br />
PORT ELGIN<br />
MONTGOMERY ALAN F<br />
AYLMER WEST<br />
MUIR MURRAY R<br />
LONDON<br />
NICKEL LLOYD E<br />
FORDWICH<br />
PIPER JOEL C<br />
WOODSTOCK<br />
PYCOCK RUSSELL L<br />
OWEN SOUND<br />
SCHREITER TOM G<br />
WATERLOO<br />
SCOTT LAURENCE S<br />
DASHWOOD<br />
SILLS WILLIAM J<br />
THEDFORD<br />
SUMNER JOHN H<br />
LONDON<br />
TEAMS ROBERT H<br />
PORT FRANKS<br />
WHITTAKER ARTHUR<br />
STRATFORD<br />
MOCHA NEWS
_ JEFF TRIBE Tillsonburg News<br />
Don Millman was named Senior of the Year for Tillsoi'lburg, and thus honoured during a recent council meeting. Here, Millman poses with his<br />
award flanked by a number of supportive Tillsonburg Shrine Club compatriots. From left. are: Bob Swayze. Dennis Cook. John Standbridge.<br />
Millman, Ray Talbot, President Jerry Rasokas, AI Wittet. and Jim Withingto.n ..<br />
Millman recognized for community contribution<br />
KRISTINE JEAN<br />
Tillsonburg News<br />
.The Ontario government<br />
designates June as Senior's<br />
Month to celebrate the accomplishments<br />
and contributions<br />
of seniors across Ontario.<br />
This year, the Town of<br />
Tillsonburg recognized local<br />
Shriner Don Millman for his<br />
significant contributions tothe<br />
community over many years.<br />
"It's surprising," said Millman<br />
of the award. "It was very<br />
surprising to me .,.I was never<br />
expectingYIfything like that<br />
but r do appreciate it:' .<br />
The province established the<br />
Senior of the YearAwardin 1994,<br />
providing an opportunity each<br />
year,Jor municipalities to honour<br />
one outstanding local senior.<br />
The <strong>2012</strong> Senior of the Year<br />
Award was presented to Millman<br />
in a ceremony inside<br />
council chambers during a<br />
recent council meeting.<br />
Millman was chosen by the<br />
town from a list of nominees,<br />
for the commitment and time<br />
that he has given to his community<br />
for close to 60 years.<br />
"It's an honour and I feel<br />
very humbled about it," Millmim<br />
said of being chosen as<br />
the Tillsonburg Senior of the<br />
Year.<br />
"It's always made me feel<br />
very proud to be a member of<br />
the Shrine and it makes me<br />
very proud to see that we're<br />
helping children one way or<br />
another."<br />
Tillsonburg town council<br />
recognized Don Millman, and.<br />
awarded him a plaque signed<br />
by Mayor John Lessif, for his·<br />
outstanding contributions to<br />
the community including, the<br />
Tillsonburg District Memorial<br />
Hospital, where he volunteered<br />
as a floating porter,<br />
assisting patients for the past<br />
20 years on Wednesday mornings,<br />
his cQmmitment to St.<br />
John's Anglican Church, for<br />
his time volunteering with the<br />
Meals On Wheels program<br />
and to the Tillsonburg Shriner's<br />
Club where he has been<br />
a longstanding me:mber for<br />
many years.<br />
"I enjoyed that very much,"<br />
he said of his time spent volunteering<br />
at the ho.spital.<br />
Now age 81, Millman has<br />
lived in Tillsonburg since 1936 .<br />
.and has spent more than 45 of .<br />
those years as a member of the.<br />
Tillsonburg Shriner's Club and<br />
the Masonic Order.<br />
''I'm going to continue as<br />
aShriner until some of them<br />
carry me out of the church," he<br />
added with achuckle.<br />
Millman said Tillsonburg is·a<br />
wonderful town and is thankful<br />
for having spent many years<br />
as a member ofthe community<br />
and a volunteer her.e.<br />
He is pleased to beaShriner<br />
and have tl)e opportunity to<br />
give back to the people and the<br />
town that has meant so much<br />
to him for so many years.<br />
"This community is very<br />
·generous to all of the service<br />
clubs, with very community<br />
minded people," said Millman.<br />
''.I'm very happy to be a part<br />
of it:<br />
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MOCHA SRINES<br />
WLS<br />
IUSTRUS PERL <br />
N MDSN & DY JN<br />
Monday, November 19 th , <strong>2012</strong><br />
<strong>Mocha</strong>’s Banquet Hall<br />
468 Colborne Street, London<br />
Cocktails: 6:00 pm<br />
Appetizers: 6:15 pm<br />
Dinner: 7:00 pm<br />
Prime Rib Dinner<br />
Tickets $30 per person<br />
Advance Sales Only<br />
Purchase tickets through<br />
the <strong>Mocha</strong> Office<br />
mochashriners@rogers.com<br />
/ 519-672-1391<br />
Tickets available until<br />
Nov 12th<br />
Special Appearance by<br />
JÉRÉMY GABRIEL,<br />
Patient Ambassador of<br />
<strong>Shriners</strong> Hospitals for<br />
Children <strong>2012</strong>-2013<br />
Business Tagline or Motto<br />
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MOCHA NEWS
If you didn't make it to Strathroy....<br />
Here's<br />
what<br />
you<br />
missed...<br />
MOCHA NEWS <strong>August</strong> <strong>2012</strong> Page 25
The popular actor Brother Ernest Borgnine died 08 July <strong>2012</strong>, at<br />
the age of 95 years, at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles,<br />
California.<br />
He was a member of Hollywood Lodge No. 355, Los Angeles. In 2000<br />
Ernest received his 50-year jewel in Abingdon Lodge No. 48,<br />
Abingdon, Virginia. Bro. Borgnine was a Scottish Rite Mason of the<br />
Southern Jurisdiction, U.S.A. He joined Valley of Los Angeles in<br />
1964; received the KCCH in 1979; was coroneted a 33° Inspector<br />
General Honorary in 1983 and received the Grand Cross of the Court<br />
of Honour in 1991.<br />
(Text and pictures from the internet)<br />
Bro. Borgnine was a dedicated Freemason. Below is the detail of his<br />
joining Freemasonry and his expression of the value he placed on his membership in the order.<br />
. . Cal<br />
Why I Am a Mason<br />
Mouth to Ear<br />
By Ernest Borgnine, 33° Abingdon Lodge #48, Virginia (From The Scottish Rite Journal)<br />
In 1946, 1 traveled with a friend down to a little town called Abingdon, Virginia, to see what the<br />
Barter Theater had to offer. It offered nothing except hard work and board. My friend, not<br />
accepting the work they offered him, stayed one day - I stayed five years. In that time I grew to<br />
love the town and all it offered. The people, in particular, were simply marvelous.<br />
Occasionally I would be assigned to go down to the printing shop and get posters made for the<br />
upcoming shows at the Barter Theater.<br />
One day, in talking to the owner of the print shop, one Elmo Vaughan, I found that he belonged<br />
to the local Masonic Lodge, No. 48, in Abingdon. My father was also a Mason and had advanced<br />
to the Thirty-second Degree in Scottish Rite Masonry, and I told this to Elmo. He was pleased,<br />
and sensing his pleasure, I asked him if maybe I could join. He said nothing, continuing his work,<br />
and a short while later, I took my posters and left.<br />
The next time I saw Elmo, I asked him again about joining the Masonic Order - again he said<br />
nothing - and again my work took me away. We became good friends and finally one day I passed<br />
by and again I asked if I could join the Masons. Instantly, he whipped out an application and I<br />
hurriedly filled it out. I didn't learn 'til later, that in those days, you had to ask three times.<br />
I was thrilled! Not only was I going to be the first actor ever in Lodge No. 48, but I could just<br />
imagine my father's surprise when I would spring the old greetings on him! I wanted only to<br />
surprise my Dad - and was I surprised, when after I was made an Entered Apprentice, I found I<br />
had to remember everything that happened to me at that event and come back and answer<br />
questions about it!<br />
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I was assigned to a dear old man of about 92 years of age who, I felt, must have been there when<br />
the Lodge first started. He was really of the old school - and he started me out with the<br />
foot-to-foot, knee-to-knee and mouth-to-ear routine of teaching.<br />
Besides doing my work for the Barter Theater and a little acting to boot, I was also going to that<br />
dear Brother for my work in Masonry. I would tramp all over those lovely hills and work on my<br />
"Whence came you's" and one day - oh, one fine day - I stood foot-to-foot with my Brother and<br />
answered every question perfectly!<br />
I was ecstatic! I was overjoyed and couldn't wait to get to Lodge to show my ability as an Entered<br />
Apprentice.<br />
After I quieted down, that dear Brother said, "You've done fine, but aren't you really only half<br />
started?" I couldn't believe him! I knew my work; what else was there? He said "Wouldn't it be<br />
better if you knew all the questions too?"<br />
I couldn't believe my ears! All that hard work and only half done? He gently sat me down<br />
foot-to-foot, knee-to-knee and mouth-to-ear and taught me all the questions. That didn't come<br />
easy, because I was almost doing the work by rote, but with careful listening and by really<br />
applying myself, I was soon able to deliver all the questions and answers perfectly! The night that<br />
I stood in front of the Lodge and was asked if I were ready to answer the questions of an Entered<br />
Apprentice, I respectfully asked if I could do both - questions and answers. I was granted that<br />
wish and later found that I was the second man in my Lodge to have ever done so! I am truly<br />
proud of that, never having demitted, I am still a member in<br />
good standing in Abingdon Lodge No. 48.<br />
I tell this story not for the merit it might gain me, but to tell you<br />
that learning the Entered Apprentice obligation taught me a<br />
great lesson in acting as well: that before I ever attempt to do a<br />
part I should work, rehearse, feel, almost live that part to know<br />
what I am talking about!<br />
As I've advanced in Masonry, I have found we are an elite group<br />
of people who believe in God, country, family and neighbors. We<br />
work hard to help our fellowman; and through our charitable<br />
work, such as support for the Childhood Language Disorders<br />
Centers, we have made it possible to help many children grow<br />
Into good American citizens. We should always be proud of the<br />
Order we belong to. Where in all the world do you find so many great men and Brothers who have<br />
helped the whole wide world? But - we are hiding our light under a bushel Basket!<br />
Recently I attended a dinner for a friend, and I ran across a Brother who identified himself in a<br />
hushed voice. I asked why he spoke in a whisper when talking about Masonry, and suddenly I<br />
realized he wasn't the only one who had ever done that. I speak out loud about Masonry to<br />
everyone! I'm proud of the fact that I belong to an organization that made me a better American,<br />
Christian, husband and neighbor; and all it took was a little self-determination by going<br />
foot-to-foot, knee-to-knee, and mouth-to-ear!<br />
MOCHA NEWS <strong>August</strong> <strong>2012</strong> Page 27
Revenue Cycle Billing "Goes Live" At Erie facility on June 5<br />
The <strong>Shriners</strong> Hospitals for Children Erie facility will go live with Revenue Cycle on June 5. At that time<br />
patients' private and governmental health care coverage will be charged for the services received at our facility.<br />
Erie joins the other <strong>Shriners</strong> Hospitals for Children facilities in the U.S. that are already charging insurances for<br />
services.<br />
Under the contractual obligations with commercial insurance companies, <strong>Shriners</strong> Hospital is now<br />
required to bill patients for their co-payments and deductibles. This will not affect those who do not have<br />
insurance, or those with governmental coverage. <strong>Shriners</strong> Hospital received a waiver for collection of co-pays or<br />
deductibles from governmental insurers, such as Medicare or Medicaid.<br />
Patients will receive a statement from <strong>Shriners</strong> Hospitals for Children if their insurance requires the<br />
collection of a co-payment or deductible. These statements will be sent after the patient's visit. There will be no<br />
point of service collection or any method to accept these payments at the Erie facility. The statements will also<br />
include a phone number to call with any questions regarding the statement. Our facility will also have financial<br />
counselors on staff who can assist families if they express an inability to pay these balances.<br />
Due to the complex and sensitive nature of this topic, all questions from patients and families regarding<br />
financial obligaitons or the use of the insurance are to be directed to Karen Wagner, Director of Fiscal Services<br />
at Erie. Please do not attempt to answer these questions yourself.<br />
Questions you may receive:<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
coverage. Can the hospital NOT bill my insurance carrier for the services rendered at <strong>Shriners</strong><br />
<br />
Please remind your families and patients that <strong>Shriners</strong> Hospitals for Children will care for their child<br />
regardless of the ability to pay. Inability to pay any amount will not affect access to care at <strong>Shriners</strong> Hospitals<br />
for Children.<br />
If you have additional questions about the Revenue Cycle and the billing of insurance, please contact<br />
Karen Wagner at 814-875-8700<br />
For additional information, contact: Bob Howden 814-875-8782<br />
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SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN LAUNCHES<br />
NATIONAL CAMPAIGN: LOVE TO THE RESCUE<br />
Tampa, Florida- <strong>Shriners</strong> Hospitals for Children®, a network of non-profit pediatric care<br />
facilities specializing in orthopaedics, burns spinal cord injuries and cleft lip and palate, today<br />
introduced its new, integrated marketing campaign, Love to the rescue. The initiative is<br />
designed to raise awareness of <strong>Shriners</strong> Hospitals for Children and support their mission of caring<br />
for children by driving donations.<br />
Love to the rescue highlights <strong>Shriners</strong> Hospitals for Children's outstanding medical care<br />
and its unique ingredient - love. Every day at <strong>Shriners</strong> Hospitals for Children, love comes to<br />
the rescue through pediatric speciality care, innovative research and world-class. medical<br />
education, For nearly 90 years, <strong>Shriners</strong> Hospitals for Children has relied on self-funding and local<br />
fundraising efforts to care for nearly a million children with special medical needs, regardless of<br />
their ability to pay.<br />
"Our wide range of healthcare providers deliver exceptional, compassionate and<br />
family-centered care for children, but: until now; our story went untold. We are excited to embark<br />
on this marketing campaign to share our story with people across the nation. With continued<br />
public support, we can keep the <strong>Shriners</strong> Hospitals for Children mission alive for another 90<br />
years," said Michael G. Severe, Chairman of the Board of Directors, <strong>Shriners</strong> Hospitals for<br />
Children.<br />
The integrated marketing campaign includes national television commercials featuring<br />
<strong>Shriners</strong> Hospitals for Children patients on more than 25 channels, including CNN, Fox News<br />
Channel, TBS and E!. The campaign also includes online advertising and direct mail marketing.<br />
Public relations efforts will help tell the <strong>Shriners</strong> Hospitals for Children story through national<br />
and regional media.<br />
"My son Hunter was only six years old when he lost his lower left leg in a<br />
devastating lawnmower accident. During the initial days following the accident, Hunter's medical<br />
team referred us to <strong>Shriners</strong> Hospitals for Children for follow up surgery; Hunter has been a<br />
patient there ever since. <strong>Shriners</strong> Hospitals for Children restored my son's childhood. He<br />
received top-quality medical treatment, advanced prosthetics and therapeutic support, which<br />
helped to put him back on the athletic field for baseball and basketball and to fulfill his dream to<br />
become a successful football player," said Ron Cannon of Diamond Springs, CA. "My son and my<br />
family are happy to share our story as part of this campaign so more people will hear about<br />
<strong>Shriners</strong> Hospitals for Children's amazing mission and their positive impact on patients' and their<br />
families' lives."<br />
<strong>Shriners</strong> Hospitals for Children no longer wants to be the "best kept secret" in pediatric<br />
care. To bring Love to the rescue to life, <strong>Shriners</strong> Hospitals for Children joined forces with<br />
creative agency Leo Burnett Business, a specialist agency within Leo Burnett. Leo Burnett has a<br />
rich history in marketing and advertising.<br />
To learn more or to donate to <strong>Shriners</strong> Hospitals for Children, visit shrinershospitals.org<br />
or call (800) 241-4438.<br />
MOCHA NEWS <strong>August</strong> <strong>2012</strong> Page 29
Omar Temple 111<br />
Daughters of the Nile<br />
Message from Queen Sandra<br />
Omar Temple No. 111, Daughters of the Nile<br />
was well represented, twenty-six members and<br />
one husband at the 96th Supreme Session held in the City of<br />
Roses, Portland, Oregon.<br />
The festivities for the week were exciting,<br />
exhilarating, surprises and everlasting friendships. The Omar<br />
Dancers and Patrol performances were top notched and<br />
everyone was either swaying to the music or toe tapping. The<br />
Stated Sessions were very informative and on Monday<br />
afternoon, we had a pleasant surprise when<br />
Shirley Y. Smith, Canadian Trustee announced that<br />
Omar Temple No. 111 was first based on a membership of 300<br />
by Pr. Sheila Eldridge<br />
and over for the “2011 Total Contribution Award” to the<br />
Canadian Foundation for the Convalescent Endowment and<br />
Convalescent Relief Fund. The certificate was presented to the<br />
Queen, Sandy Rank of Omar Temple by Supreme Queen<br />
Laura Richardson. Kudos to all of the Ladies of the Household<br />
of Omar! The Daughters of the Nile of North America have<br />
donated over $1,681,000 towards the <strong>Shriners</strong> Children and<br />
the eleven Canadian Temples have donated $203,877 to the<br />
<strong>Shriners</strong> Hospitals for Children®-Canada…..yahoo!<br />
In closing, this week has been fantastic and I would<br />
like to thank all of the <strong>2012</strong> Supreme travelers for everything<br />
that you did for me as we “Stepped Out in Style”.<br />
Having fun and raising money at the<br />
London Sewing Circle Card Party and Luncheon.<br />
Presentations were made to First<br />
Lady <strong>2012</strong> Pat Fickling and First<br />
Lady 2011 Helen Cumming at the<br />
First Ladies Luncheon.<br />
Divan Ladies and Queen Sandra enjoying a<br />
great luncheon at the Spring Ceremonial.<br />
Supreme Travellers<br />
June 13, <strong>2012</strong><br />
Omar Ambassadors<br />
March 18, <strong>2012</strong><br />
DATES TO<br />
REMEMBER<br />
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Opening Ceremonies, Portland, OR<br />
June 10, <strong>2012</strong><br />
Supreme Queen's Visit & Ceremonial<br />
<strong>August</strong> 24, <strong>2012</strong> - <strong>Mocha</strong> Shrine Centre<br />
Orthopedic Tea<br />
October 21, <strong>2012</strong> - <strong>Mocha</strong> Shrine Centre<br />
Woodstock St. Marys Fashion Show<br />
April 26, <strong>2012</strong><br />
Regular Daughter of the Nile Stated Session<br />
September 5, <strong>2012</strong> - Eastern Star Temple<br />
London Sewing Circle Fashion Show<br />
October 13, <strong>2012</strong> - Eastern Star Temple<br />
MOCHA NEWS
Business Directory<br />
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Contact:<br />
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Paul J Smith, MIMA, AACI, P. App<br />
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30 Burwell Rd., St. Thomas, ON N5P 3R6<br />
519-637-4356 fx 519-637-8513<br />
pjsmith@pjsmithassoc.ca<br />
MacKewn,<br />
MW<br />
Winder LLP<br />
Lawyers<br />
“Lawyers that mean Business”<br />
Corporation & Business Law, Commercial<br />
Litigation & Negotiations, Real Estate Law,<br />
Wills & Powers of Attorney, Estate Planning,<br />
Probate & Administration<br />
C. Fred MacKewn - E. Dixon Winder<br />
Phone: (519) 672-2040 Fax: (519) 672-6583<br />
300-376 Richmond St., London, ON N6A 3C7<br />
John Rozeluk, CA, CFE<br />
T 519-660-0990 x 222<br />
F 519-661-0996<br />
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WILKINSON<br />
ROGERS<br />
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS<br />
700 Richmond Street, Suite 214<br />
London, ON N6A 5C7<br />
jrozeluk@wilkinsonrogers.com<br />
Charles Pole<br />
Family Service Counselor<br />
Needham Funeral Service<br />
520 Dundas St.<br />
London, ON N6B 1W6<br />
519-434-9141<br />
Fax 519-432-8396<br />
charles.pole@sci-us.com<br />
A Division of Service Corporation International (Canada) Ltd.<br />
Yvonne E. Carroll<br />
Advisor<br />
1202 Lambton Mall Rd<br />
Sarnia, ON N7S 5R6<br />
Tel: 519-542-7779 ext. 2214<br />
Cell: 226-678-5657<br />
yvonne.carroll@sunlife.com<br />
www.sunlife.ca/yvonne.carroll<br />
Rick McLeod<br />
Investment Fund Advisor<br />
Life & Health Insurance Advisor<br />
700 Richmond Street, Suite 204, London<br />
519-438-1730<br />
rick.mcleod@dfsin.ca<br />
DOUGLAS CASSAN<br />
Broker<br />
235 North Centre Rd. at Richmond<br />
London, Ontario N5X 4E7<br />
douglascassan@royallepage.ca<br />
Residence: (519) 227-1250<br />
Cell: (519) 857-7922<br />
BUS: (519) 661-0380<br />
FAX: (519) 661-0998<br />
www.cassans.com<br />
The referral of your friends and family is the greatest<br />
compliment you can give me. Thank you for your trust.<br />
Ray G. Bradley<br />
Director of Public Relation/Marketing<br />
Porsche of London<br />
600 Oxford Street West, London, ON N6H 1T9<br />
Phone: (519) 601-1322 Fax: (519) 601-1780<br />
Cell: (519) 859-1786<br />
rbradley@porschecarslondon.com<br />
www.porschecarslondon.com<br />
MOCHA NEWS <strong>August</strong> <strong>2012</strong> Page 31
A Final Message from<br />
Imperial Potentate Mike Severe<br />
Greetings my fellow Nobles,<br />
As I write this message, I’m in Charlotte,<br />
N.C., preparing for the <strong>2012</strong> Imperial Session. It<br />
will be an exciting week as we welcome our incoming<br />
Imperial Potentate Alan Madsen and celebrate the<br />
140th anniversary of our fraternity. I look forward<br />
to seeing many of you in just a couple of days!<br />
Last month, I had a wonderful time with<br />
several <strong>Shriners</strong> and their Ladies during the<br />
Imperial Potentate’s Trip to Alaska. Right after<br />
the trip ended, I traveled to Portland, Ore., for<br />
the Daughters of the Nile Supreme Session. At the<br />
event, the Daughters of the Nile gave our health care<br />
system a generous gift of $800,000, bringing their<br />
total donations to <strong>Shriners</strong> Hospitals for Children®<br />
to more than $50 million. In addition to monetary<br />
gifts, the Daughters of the Nile volunteer countless<br />
hours at the hospitals and provide much-needed<br />
items including clothing, quilts, books, toys and<br />
games. The organization’s dedication and support<br />
over the years has played an integral role in the<br />
success of our health care system.<br />
My next stop was Tampa, Florida, for<br />
<strong>Shriners</strong> Hospitals for Children and <strong>Shriners</strong><br />
International Committee Week. During the<br />
visit, I attended meetings for the Investment<br />
Committee, Strategic Assessment Task Force and<br />
Salary, Personnel, and Retirement Committee.<br />
The meetings were extremely productive and I’m<br />
excited about the committees’ ideas for the upcoming<br />
Imperial Year.<br />
I then traveled to Louisville, Ky., for the<br />
International Supreme Council Order of DeMolay.<br />
As part of an annual tradition, I presented a check<br />
on behalf of <strong>Shriners</strong> International to DeMolay<br />
during their opening session. I also met with key<br />
leaders of DeMolay to discuss ways we can work<br />
with their organization. As a Senior DeMolay, I<br />
believe it is important for temples to develop<br />
and maintain relationships with DeMolay; the<br />
organization can positively influence and impact the<br />
future of our fraternity.<br />
While I was in Louisville, I attended a<br />
dinner at the Kosair Temple to promote fellowship<br />
and membership. The Kosair <strong>Shriners</strong> are doing<br />
a fantastic job bringing<br />
in new members, and I<br />
congratulate them for all<br />
of their hard work. Later<br />
that weekend, I had<br />
the pleasure of attending<br />
the DeMolay Hall of Fame induction of our very<br />
own Past Imperial Potentate Nick Thomas. Also in<br />
attendance were Imperial Recorder and Executive<br />
Vice President Jack Jones and Imperial Sir Chris<br />
Smith, a Senior DeMolay. Imperial Sir Thomas has<br />
devoted 60-plus years to Masonry and I cannot think<br />
of anyone more deserving of this tremendous honor.<br />
I honestly can’t believe it was almost<br />
one year today that I became your Imperial<br />
Potentate. The past 12 months have been an<br />
incredible experience and one that I will always<br />
cherish. I’ve enjoyed traveling the country and<br />
meeting so many of you. We are a special group of<br />
people and every Noble should feel extremely proud<br />
of helping make <strong>Shriners</strong> International what it is<br />
today.<br />
In addition to numerous temple visits, I<br />
<br />
Children. At every hospital, the staff I spoke with<br />
impressed me with their knowledge, attentiveness<br />
<br />
health care system has on children and their families<br />
is always an unforgettable experience.<br />
This past year has allowed me to do some<br />
amazing things. Never in my wildest dreams did<br />
I envision I would raise a flag at Fort McHenry,<br />
participate in the wreath laying at the Tomb of the<br />
Unknowns, tour the Panama Canal, ride on a float<br />
in the Tournament of the Roses Parade and have the<br />
chance to put a Fez on my own son.<br />
It has been an honor to serve as your leader and<br />
I cannot thank you enough for allowing me this<br />
once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.<br />
“Remember Why You Became a Shriner!”<br />
Yours in the Faith,<br />
Michael G. Severe<br />
Imperial Potentate<br />
Chairman of the Board of Directors