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UNIT NEWS
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Park. This was arranged by John Conley and was well
attended by MTB members, friends and family.
On July 30th we will be in Simcoe. September 5th we’ll
be at Port Rowan for the Bay Fest Parade. Then on
October 1st a parade in Ilderton. November 5th we will
participate in the Byron Legion Memorial Service. After
this event, we will be starting fall and Christmas Parades
(I thought I would mention these latest ones to make you
feel good -- let me be the first to wish you a Merry
Christmas!)
Like many Mocha Units, the band was again successful
selling Vidalia Onions. Our Chairman of this project,
Terry Cluney, put in many hours of work and effort to
make sure that we sold our 400 bags. (He’s the only
person that doesn’t cry handling onions!)
Under the patronage of the Shriners Children’s Hospital
in Montreal the band have taken on the responsibility of
supporting a young child needing leg braces. To date we
have issued two cheques; $400 and $294 respectively to
support and help Leah live a long and fulfilling life.
On June 14th our long-serving member and MTB
Treasurer, Don Gellatly received his 60yr Masonic Pin
from RW Bro. J. Geoffrey Clays, London East DDGM
and WM Bro. Mark D. Willis. Congratulations, Don, it
was a very special evening for you and St John’s 20
Masonic Lodge. There were many Masons, Band
Members, family and friends in attendance for this presentation.
Mocha Concert Band
Graham & Sheila Paull have compiled a cost and itinerary
for our February 25 to March 5, 2012 trip (or longer
if requested) to Lake Chapala, Mexico for Anazeh
Shriners Ceremonial. This is an invitation to all so if you
wish to join the MTB, contact Owen Coles, PP
(Cambridge) 519-654-0117. Pertinent information will
be posted on our website: mochatrumpetband.org
Ways to tell if you have been in a marching band too
long:
• You can actually hear ‘music’ from the drummers
• You think trumpet (musette) players have the right to be
egotistical
• You think you have perfect pitch
• The band director is always right
• You need to stay in step with anybody you walk with
• Those lousy “Band humour” jokes are the funniest
thing you ever heard
Of course, none of these apply to the Mocha Trumpet
Band. (Oriental Band…..maybe!)
Don’t forget - come and check us out on a Monday night.
You’ll be glad you did!!
Dave Williamson
Secretary, Mocha Shriners Trumpet Band
Mocha's Historic Concert Band entertained at the
Annual Shrine Circus in July
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