Mocha August 2011.indd - Mocha Shriners
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Nobles, please see that we look after new members...<br />
I became a Shriner at the 2006 Spring Ceremonial. I am a member of the Oriental Band and proudly wear<br />
the fez that was once worn by my father.<br />
I went to my first stated meeting last night. Why was this my first one - after all I have been a Shriner for<br />
almost 3 years? Mainly because one of my Noble friends asked to go along with them - and do you know what?<br />
I was glad I did. Not only did I learn more about the amazing MSPOTS initiative, I learned about my Shrine<br />
and my temple and the serious financial situations affecting our fraternity. I say 'my' because I think it is<br />
important that each of us remember that this is 'our' Shrine and 'our' temple and we each need to<br />
consider what we, and more importantly the children, would be do without them.<br />
Many signficant decisions need to be made about the ongoing viability of my Shrine hospitals - what will my<br />
hospitals look like in 5, 10 or 25 years from now? The decisions that need to be made in San Antonio later this<br />
year will reverberate for many years.<br />
I also was reminded last night about the importance to me of my temple and that I need to do more to<br />
support it's existence.<br />
It is not an easy world out there these days - my Shrine is not alone in trying to face the many issues that affect<br />
it.<br />
I have decided that I need to show my support for my Shrine by rededicating my committment to it.<br />
I will............................<br />
• Attend more stated meetings. Not only will I enjoy an evening of camaderie, I will show my<br />
support to my Divan and be more aware of what is happening in my Shrine. (I'm already thinking<br />
of how I can support my Shrine on June 6th - Shiners International Awareness Day!.) I will ask a<br />
Noble to join me in attending the next stated meeting!<br />
• Recruit a new Noble - not only once but every year. I enjoy being a Shriner and knowing that what<br />
I do can help many children. I know I can pass on my enthusiasm to a fellow brother!<br />
• Give ideas. If I have a good idea that will help support my Shrine, I will let a member of my Divan<br />
know. We are all in this together!.<br />
• Support fund raising initiatives. I'm going to get an application for the Petro-Canada card that<br />
will donate just over a penny a litre to my Shrine - I'll get some to my family members as well.<br />
I had fun selling some onions last year - I'll do what I can to sell a few more bags this year.<br />
I'm hoping that each of you will each confirm your committment to your Shrine.<br />
If we each did this, just imagine! Noble Shayne H. Eldridge<br />
Lost in<br />
the Desert<br />
The following Nobles have been<br />
listed as lost. If you have an<br />
address, please advise the office.<br />
AGATHOS JAMES P<br />
LONDON<br />
BLAKEMORE JOHN W<br />
STONEY CREEK<br />
BROOKS C E<br />
KITCHENER<br />
FAULDS WILLIAM R<br />
CREVE COEUR<br />
FOOTE FREDERICK S<br />
LONDON<br />
FOX THOMAS C<br />
SPARTA<br />
GILLESPIE EARL W<br />
BRANTFORD<br />
GORDON HENRY D<br />
ST THOMAS<br />
GREGORY ROBERT F<br />
WATERLOO<br />
GUY EDWARD<br />
TIVERTON<br />
HOSKIN DOUGLAS G<br />
LONDON<br />
LEYLAND JUSTIN J<br />
ELMIRA<br />
MACLEOD JAMES R<br />
SEAFORTH<br />
MCKENZIE MORRIS D<br />
LONDON<br />
PROCTOR WILLIAM H<br />
ST. THOMAS<br />
SACKETT STANLEY V<br />
LEAMINGTON<br />
SHARPE TONY J<br />
ST THOMAS<br />
STEPHENS ARCHIE L<br />
CHATHAM<br />
THOMAS RONALD E<br />
LONDON<br />
MOCHA NEWS <strong>August</strong> 2011 Page 23
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