May, 2009 - Mocha Shriners

VOL. 32 NO. 2 LONDON, ONTARIO MAY 2009 

Make Mocha 

Shine in ’09 

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on the Line 

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Official Publication of Mocha Temple 

www.mochashriners.org 

Published 4 times a year 

Statement of Purpose: To allow members to share 

items of interest while promoting our commitment 

to children and the interests of Mocha Centre. 

Editor: Dennis Cook, 519-842-3064 

Editor Emeritus: Gerry Stephenson 

Public Relations: Richard Jones, 519-433-6991 

Office: Sharron Miller, Susan Rock 

and Jody Axford 

468 Colborne St. London, ON N6B 2T3 

Phone: 519-672-1391 

mochashriners@rogers.com 

Fax: 672-7723 Lounge: 672-2043 

ELECTED DIVAN 2009 

Potentate: Kevin M. Wilson 

102-8888 Riverside Dr. E., 

Windsor, ON N8S 1H2 

Home: 519-948-9851 

kbarbson@cogeco.ca 

Chief Rabban: Barry Snider 

500 Bluestream Rd., Waterloo, ON N2K 3B1 

Home: 519-885-2076 

barry.snider@sympatico.ca 

Assistant Rabban: Jack Cumming 

RR#2, Dobbington, ON N0H 1L0 

Home: 519-353-5556 

hjcumming@brucetelecom.com 

High Priest & Prophet: Dave Fickling 

14 Wadsworth St., London, ON N5V 2R2 

Home: 519-451-6724 

ficks@rogers.com 

Oriental Guide: Robert Parker 

225 Ensign Cres., London, ON N6J 4T9 

Home: 519-680-0032 

parkerrob@rogers.com 

Treasurer: Dave Fahrner, PP 

149 Normandy Gardens, London, ON N6H 4B3 

Home: 519-641-4998 

fahrner@sympatico.ca 

Recorder: Jeff Brown 

216 Seldon St., Thamesford, ON N0M 2M0 

Home: 519-285-2042 

2.browns@rogers.com 

APPOINTED 

Chaplain: Rev. Canon Michael Farr 

519-396-8284 

First Ceremonial Master: Gary Maycock 

519-353-4808 

Second Ceremonial Master: Jim Thomsen 

519-495-1882 

Marshall: Craig Kealey 519-389-4187 

Parade Marshall: Darrin Wettlaufer 

519-690-1128 

Captain of the Guard: Earl Rudd 

519-438-3693 

Provost Marshall: Larry Pickard 519-637-7542 

Outer Guard: Bill Baxter 519-348-8000 

Chief Aide: Norm Camp 519-858-3500 

Director’s Staff: Doug McConnell 

519-652-5147 

Membership Chairman: Dwight Coughlan 

519-666-3672 

Property - Inside: Bent Andersen 519-672-7408 

Property - Outside: Jim McFadden 

As I write this article 

I had hoped that winter 

was behind us 

and the warmer 

spring weather was 

finally here, alas we 

just had a light dusting 

of snow 

overnight. In these 

uncertain times, I 

wonder what 2009 

has in store for Mocha; I can only guess what 

was going through the minds of Past 

Potentates that also had to deal with recessions 

over the years. Where they concerned 

over the drop in membership, or did financial 

woes take up much of the time? I feel certain 

that the same things our Past Potentates had 

to face then are the same things that give us 

worry today. Our history has taught us that 

when there are downturns in the economy; 

people tend to move away from unproductive 

pursuits and swing back to core values and 

concentrate on the things that really matter. 

We all know that there are no greater issues 

than our families and the great accomplishments 

we make as Shriners working for the 

World's Greatest Philanthropy- our Shrine 

Hospitals for Children. And nothing matters 

more than healing our children! 

I have forgotten what it is like to have an 

almost fulltime job again. I am in the office 

several days a week and the business of running 

this Centre has kept me hopping. So far 

in the first part of this year the Divan has 

been busy with Club and Unit Installations 

and official visits, congratulations to the new 

Club and Unit officers, a busy year is ahead 

of us and together we can do anything we set 

our minds to. We had our first Stated Meeting 

in March which went smoothly. 

On March 15, 2009 Lady Barb and I, along 

with many of the Nobility attended the 

Daughters of the Nile installation of Queen 

Frances Hustler and her officers of Omar 

Temple No. 111. I would like to take this 

opportunity to say a heartfelt thank you for 

the reception and hospitality shown to Lady 

Barb and myself. On behalf of Mocha 

Shriners, I humbly thank each and every one 

of you for the support given by the Daughters 

of the Nile with the financial and material 

donations that add to the care that can only be 

found at a Shriners Hospital for Children. On 

this note, I congratulate the accomplishment 

of the Daughters of the Nile as they will 

receive a third plaque (3 Million Dollars 

donated) at a ceremony hosted by the 

Canadian Shrine Hospital located in 

Montreal. Nobles, if you and your Lady are 

Potentate’s Report 

available, why not attend the open events of 

The Daughters of The Nile's Supreme 

Session June 7-11, 2009 in London, Ontario, 

where Omar Temple's own Vesta Marshall 

will be crowned the Supreme Queen of the 

Daughters of the Nile. 

On April 08, 2009 at the Stated Meeting we 

had an update presentation on the M-SPOTS 

by Debbie Comuzzi and Penny Harman of 

the Children's Health Foundation and 

Patricia Potter Project Manager of the M- 

SPOTS Clinic. This meeting was an 

opportunity for Debbie, Penny and Patricia to 

give a very uplifting progress report and 

answer any questions that the Nobility may 

have had on the status of the Telemedicine 

project. We learned that Mocha has donated 

$619,885.16, towards the $1 Million dollar 

commitment we made. You all should be 

pleased with the great turn out of the 

Nobility; I know that I am very happy and 

proud of the support shown at the stated 

meeting. 

The summer months promise to continue our 

busy schedule. The next major event will be 

our Spring Ceremonial June 12 & 13, 2009 in 

Leamington Ontario, to be held at the Sherk 

Centre at the Leamington Kinsmen 

Recreation Complex. I would like to thank 

the Nobility of the Sun Parlour Shrine Club 

for taking on the organizing and operating of 

the Spring Ceremonial, they promise this will 

be an activity filled weekend. More information 

on tickets and schedule is printed in this 

issue of the Mocha News. On June 20, 2009 

we have the Seniors Lunch at Mocha Shrine 

Centre in the upper Banquet hall. All of our 

senior Nobility is welcome to attend and to 

be waited on by the members of the Divan. 

Lady Barb and I will be hosting an 

information session at the Shrine Centre on 

June 23, 2009 at 7:00pm for the Potentates 

trip, this year we will be travelling to the Riu 

Palace Resort, Punta Cana, Dominican 

Republic November 14 - November 21, 

2009. However, before we take off on the 

Potentates Trip, Mocha Shriners will be 

attending the Fall Ceremonial of the Great 

Lakes Shrine Association in Merrillville 

Indiana, September 17-20 2009. 

At the Stated meeting on March 11, 2009 

Noble Barry Snider, Chief Rabban, made a 

motion that the initiation fee for 2010 will 

rise from the current $300.00 to $375.00. The 

increase in fees will help to off set the 

increased cost of our materials and 

Ceremonials. The written motion is included 

in this issue and will be voted on at the next 

Stated Meeting October 14, 2009. In this new 

atmosphere of financial constraints, the 

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Potentate’s Report 

cont’d 

combined Board of Directors (Iowa and Colorado 

Corporations) will recommend at the Imperial 

Council Session in San Antonio that we should close 

up to Seven (7) Shrine Hospitals for Children. The 

future of the Shriners Hospital for Children will be in 

the hands of the voting delegates, who will have to 

vote in a 2/3rds majority to pass the motion. As our 

current operating budget for the Hospitals is nearing 

the One (1) Billion dollar mark for 2010, we will 

need to restructure our current level of service, 

because if we do not, in Ten (10) years we possibly 

may not have any Hospitals! The endowment fund 

went from eight (8) Billion dollars to five (5) Billion 

dollars almost over night, at no fault of the Hospital 

Board of Directors, but due to market failures. The 

Imperial Divan has put out directives that all Shrine 

Centres will examine their financial situations and 

find ways to cut spending. On this note, Mocha's 

Board of Directors will be studying the expenses 

incurred by Mocha Shriners, and will make the 

necessary recommendations at a stated meeting in 

the near future.. 

We are losing many members to the black camel. 

Due to economic pressures, many of our Nobles are 

finding themselves in the position of being unable to 

meet their Shrine financial obligation, i.e. DUES and 

find themselves in the arrears. Imperial bylaws state 

that anyone two years behind in dues will either be 

suspended or the Temple must remit their dues. This 

doesn't mean we don't understand our Nobles' 

position, they are always welcome to go through the 

Restoration process in the future and become active 

again when their situation improves, or their Shrine 

Club or Unit might like to step in to help save a 

valued member. Membership is the responsibility of 

all of us. Membership growth is the future of Mocha 

Shriners which allows us to continue to do what we 

do best as Shriners, helping Kids who are in our care. 

It's time to visit our Blue Lodges and talk up the 

Shrine. Nobles, I am asking for your help this year. 

One way to let your Lodge know about Shrinedom 

and Mocha is to pick up a handful of application and 

put them out for your Lodge Brothers to read. 

Lady Barb and I have a full calendar for 2009. We 

want to be involved in as many activities as possible 

and to meet as many of the Nobles and their ladies of 

Mocha as is humanly possible. Unfortunately we will 

not be able to be every where as much as we like, so 

why not come to the Mocha Shrine Centre to see us 

if we are not able to come to you? We must never 

forget our main mission as to why we all became 

Shriners, and that is the work we do for our children 

in our Shrine Hospitals. I look forward to the day that 

no child is in need of our help, but until that day 

comes we must do all we can for them. Let me again 

thank you for allowing me to be your Potentate. By 

working together we can always keep Mocha a 

healthy temple. Let Mocha Shine in 2009 

Yours in the Faith, 

Kevin M. Wilson, Potentate 

Dennis 

COOK 

editor 

Nobles please let me first take the opportunity to thank all 

those who responded to my request in last issue for 

information on the clock, I had received. Your response was 

great and showed me that some people are reading the 

Mocha News. 

In short those clocks were made in Paris On, by a 

company called Oval Frameworks, which was owned by 

Noble Earl Hotchins. The company still exists under a new 

owner. These clocks were the idea of Past Potentate Owen 

Coles, in around 2002-03. There were about 1,000 of them 

made and they were distributed to Temples, Clubs, and Units, 

and could have any name on then Rameses, Mocha, etc. 

This time I am featuring a door handle that I would like the 

history of. 

From the first day I became editor I have turned to some 

Past Pote's for advice, one of the ones I relied on most 

frequently was Dave Sloman, and I was about to call him 

when the email came to tell of his passing, and my 

admiration for him will continue well into the future, and he 

will be surely missed. 

Also I noticed that I had not received a 

article from Our Writer in Residence, Noble 

Art Racey, I was about to call him when I 

received an email of his passing, and he too 

will be missed by me, Art submitted great 

and likeable stories, for the News and we 

should all be grateful to him. 

Thanks and happy reading Dennis 

Noble this Shrine Door handle was purchased at 

a flea market, and is now in possession of Noble 

John Danbrook of Tillsonburg Shrine Club, and I 

once again would appreciate any information 

from whence it came. 

MOCHA NEWS May 2009 Page 3

ERIE SHRINE HOSPITAL BUS TRIP 

Sunday, May 31, 2009 

Once again the trip to Erie 

for the Shriners Hospital 

Open Day has sold out. 

Thank you for your 

support Nobles & Ladies. 

Over the past few years we 

have seen the prices 

increase dramatically for 

the bus to almost double what we paid at the 

outset in 2003. The Divan generously picked up 

the shortfall on the bus last year as part of their 

Public Relations budget. 

You can imagine my surprise when I was 

approached by an individual Shriner who said 

“I’ll look after that Dave”. This reflects all the 

tenets of Freemasonry in its finest form. I thank 

him for his generosity, as do; I’m sure, all of the 

other riders. But my lady Ann will not be 

deterred. She wishes to continue in my stead this 

year to see the trip through. 

A gentle reminder. 

The bus loads and leaves 

Mocha Shrine Center at 6.00 

a.m. 

Please take note 

that Ann Sloman 

wishes to carry 

on with this 

Erie Bus Trip. 

There will be “eye openers” and 

refreshments served on the bus. Later a couple 

of games of “bingo” will also be played, 

We pick up those in Woodstock at the Comfort 

Inn, Highway # 401 and Highway # 59 at the 

North West corner lower parking lot. 

There will be a further pickup on Lincoln 

Alexander Parkway (403) Hamilton. 

Upon arrival, there will be a car show, lunch; at 

your own expense, a Jewellery and clothing sale, 

and plenty of other activities to view, then after 

the tour we will be going to Zem Zem Shrine 

Center for dinner, also at your own expense. We 

shall be leaving for Canada around 5:00 p.m. 

– 5:45 p.m. 

Submitted by David Sloman P.P. 

❖ Erie Hospital Trip 

❖ Keystone Kops 

❖ The Editorial Without Words 

❖ What is a Free Mason? 

❖ Photo Book 

❖ Many good articles from 

clubs and units 

❖ Business Directory 

❖ Spring Ceremonial 

Look through and find out! 


New Shrine Unit 

Keystone Kops Unit 

Nobles of the Brantford Shrine Club are currently establishing the 

formation of a new Unit. 

The Unit will comprise of Nobles in the dress of Keystone Kops & will 

come under the direct jurisdiction of Mocha Shrine Centre. 

The purpose of the Unit is to enhance the quality of life of children, the 

elderly and the disabled by providing fun & pleasure to them. 

In addition the Unit will provide fellowship within Mocha as well as 

contributing to Mocha events. 

Membership is to be open to all Nobles within the Mocha Shrine Centre 

& dues will be kept at a minimum. 

We welcome your participation. 

Call Sid Copperthwaite @ 519.753.7319 

or e-mail - scopperthwaite@rogers.com 

Thank You, Yours in the Faith 

Sid Copperthwaite Noble, Brantford Shrine Club 

Are Your Club Financial 

Reports in the 

Recorder’s Hands? 

IF NOT, WHY NOT? 

As stated in the Investiture of Officers at 

each Club & Unit Installation: 

“You must also furnish to the Recorder's 

office a completed and detailed audit 

of your year's income and expenses 

of the Club/Unit not later than 

March 1st of each calendar year.” 

“Remember the lessons you are taught for they 

will serve you well into the future” 

Author Unknown 

Recorder’s 

Corner 

by Jeff Brown 

The biggest issue we face today is the 

health of our Shriners Hospital system 

across North America. We have been 

hearing distressing news recently about 

the state of our endowment fund and 

the catastrophic measures we are being 

asked to consider to “stop the bleeding” of our finances. The 

endowment fund went from approximately $8 billion to under 

$5 billion in a mere matter of months with the distressing economic 

downturn in the USA. 

Our hospital budget was $821 million this year and with the 

disaster at Galveston and other factors we are now losing about 

$1.2 million per day to keep our hospital system going. It 

doesn't take a math wizard to figure out that we cannot sustain 

this level of spending very long without losing our hospital 

system. After spending over $3 million on refurbishing Galveston 

after hurricane IKE, the hospital was no closer to opening 

because of the extensive mould infiltration. The Joint Boards had 

to make a very hard decision to suspend operations at Galveston 

in order to contain the financial losses to that date. 

The estimates now require our Joint Boards to find $200 million 

dollars this year to stem the flow of red ink. They have had to 

identify six hospitals for possible closure and numerous other 

measures that we, as Shriners, never thought we would ever 

have to consider. Third Party Pay is one option but one that won't 

kick in dramatic savings for several years. General donations do 

not support current year's spending let alone enriching the 

endowment fund so we have a lot to accomplish in a very short 

time. The Joint Boards warned us several years ago that 

financing the endowment fund needed to be a priority and they 

estimated it needed to grow to $12 billion before we could afford 

to consider our hospital system in good shape financially. We 

never got close to that number. 

Your elected Representatives to the Colorado Corporation at the 

Imperial Session in July have some very tough decisions to make. 

They are your reps so if you want their opinions or you want 

them to know yours, please seek them out and talk to them. 

Mocha is also facing reduced capitalization in its investments. 

Costs are increasing and membership is still declining, albeit at a 

slower rate than before. Nobles put on your thinking caps and 

consider what you can do for your Temple. New candidates, 

how about considering donations to Mocha as well as our 

Canadian Hospital, Transportation Funds and MSPOTS? We're in 

this together Nobles, we all need to work together to make our 

future bright and safe. 

On a very sad note, I mention the recent passing of Illustrious Sir 

David Sloman, Past Potentate of Mocha (2006) and one our 

finest. He will be sorely missed but never forgotten. His 

contributions to Mocha are numerous and in many cases unheralded. 

Many do not know how much he did for us behind, as 

well as in front of the scenes. His fine lady Ann has insisted on 

continuing the Erie Hospital Bus trip again this year as 

was David's custom. May God bless you 

David and may He use your many 

talents for his purpose there. 

Sympathy is extended to Lady 

Ann and their family on behalf of 

all Mocha members. 


Mocha 

Fundraising 

Nobles we all know that being a Shriner 

consists of two parts - having fun and 

helping children. While these areas are in 

many ways interchangeable, we must 

realize that when we do our many 

fundraising activities, the money we raise 

and the public who support us should 

know where that money goes. 

As Shriners we have but ONE charity - Shriners Hospitals for 

Children - and that always should be our focus. Yes as Mocha 

Shriners, we have made a one million dollar commitment to 

London Health Sciences for the MSPOTS. However, this was 

made with the intention that we would hook up with our Canadian 

unit in Montreal and perhaps other Shrine Hospitals as well. 

Smaller telemedicine setups in other communities (Waterloo, 

Chatham, and Windsor) allow children and their families we help 

to stay closer to home and reduce travel time and costs. Mocha 

Shriners are proud of that commitment but we have continued to 

fully support our Canadian unit with 2008 donations of over 

$358,000.00 an increase of nearly 80% from 2007 - to each and 

every one of our dedicated Shriners - well done. 

In our economic slowdown, fundraising is becoming increasingly 

difficult and we must redouble our efforts to support our benevolent 

efforts. As I hope all are aware no club or unit may conduct a 

fundraising project without the consent of the Potentate of Mocha 

Shriners, it must also be designated as either charitable or fraternal. 

Charitable means that a full financial statement and funds MUST 

be sent to Imperial headquarters in Tampa within 60 days of the 

completion of the project. An important thing to remember; if you 

use our Shrine hospital logo in printed advertisements, then by 

default it becomes a charitable project. 

The Mocha Board urges clubs and units to designate most projects 

as fraternal fundraising. That does not mean you can keep all 

monies raised for club activities and Mocha highly urges that most 

of that money be contributed to our hospitals or transportation 

fund. 

Yes, we have been asking that if you can to please send money to 

Mocha to help in our operation. We ask this only so that our 

Temple can better serve you its members and hopefully generate 

new members in the future who can help us in our great 

philanthropy. Many clubs also help support the operation of a 

Ceremonial in their community which is certainly encouraged as it 

gets us publicity in our own towns and has as its goal, the 

attraction of new membership and getting them involved in our 

fundraising. 

One thing many Shriners may not realize is that ALL money raised 

is in fact Mocha money NOT a clubs or units. Now please do not 

think that the Mocha Divan would swoop down and try to take 

your money - that will not happen - our clubs and units do 

outstanding jobs in both fundraising and administrating the money 

we make. Remember Mocha is not the building, the Potentate or 

the Divan - Mocha is each and every one of you, who as a member 

has an equal say in the matters of your Temple. 

Our fundraising efforts are different from our American brethren in 

that we must conform to the regulations of our city, provincial and 

federal governments. Some funds raised must be used in the 

community or province in order to meet licence requirements. In 

other instances, most of the funds should be directed towards our 

Shriners Hospitals - for that is what we do. I know each club 

receives letters or knows of individuals or groups who are in 

serious need of help and it tugs at the heart. However, we have our 

cause and we must remember it. When a person contributes to the 

Canadian Cancer Society, they expect that the money go to that 

cause - when people support the Shrine they should likewise know 

that they are supporting Shriners Hospitals and the children who 

need our help. 

Many of you might say that since we raise money in our 

communities we should give back - I agree support of our 

community should be done in some way, but not the major focus. 

When you do choose to make a local donation please send a letter 

to the Recorders office to get your Potentate's approval so we can 

know where your money is being directed. 

Nobles, fundraising is not easy and will only get more difficult. 

When you were made a Shriner, you were told that we support the 

Worlds Greatest Philanthropy and we must continue down that 

path. Mocha through its clubs, units and individuals is in the top 

10% of Shrine Temples in hospital contributions. We thank you for 

your continued commitment and support of Shriners Hospitals for 

Children. 

Barry Snider, Chief Rabban 

Mocha Shriners 

THANX... 

Mocha's most recent fund-raiser at the John Labatt 

Centre was a resounding success. Thanks go out to the 

Trumpet and Oriental Bands for their participation along 

with the 34 volunteers who sold 15,000 - 50/50 tickets. 

All funds raised have been forwarded to the Children's 

Health Foundation and M.S.P.O.T.S. 

We look forward to a repeat opportunity in the fall of 

'09. 

The Committee 

Happy belated 

70TH ANNIVERSARY 

wishes to 

Noble Don Pembleton & Lady Lela 


WHAT IS A “FREE” MASON? 

Throughout history there have been many explanations 

as to how the term, “ Free”, came to be applied to 

Masonry. 

Operative Masons of the past were frequently “Free” of 

local taxes, and in some cases were “Free” of local 

laws. Their actions were not restricted as were those of 

others. They were “Free” to travel, from country to 

country in pursuit of work for their trade. Years back 

Masons who labored on King Solomon’s temple, enjoyed 

special privileges, and were “Free” from laws which 

others had to obey. 

But what does the term “Free” mean to the modern 

Mason? 

TO SOME IT MEANS... 

“Free” from attending Lodge. 

“Free” from visiting the sick and those stuck 

in Nursing Homes. 

“Free” from obligations. 

“Free” from giving aid to Officers in the Lodge. 

“Free” from taking part in any Ritual work. 

“Free” from any responsibility. 

“Free” from criticism. 

Let’s strive to be one of the Masons who don’t wait for 

“Free” time to attend Lodge, and who doesn’t believe 

that “Free” Masonry is actually “Free”. 

We are of course ‘Free” to do as we wish about these 

things, but no one can be a Freemason in the fullest 

sense, unless he buys into the theory, that we must 

support Freemasonry with all of our energy, and the full 

use of the faculties with which we have been blessed. 

Unnamed 

Nobles, there will be an information meeting about this trip on 

Tuesday, June 23 at the temple @ 7:00 p.m. 

Mocha’s Potentate’s Trip 

Saturday, November 14 - Saturday, November 21, 2009 

Leaving form Toronto 

$1,960 

per person 

(all inclusive) 

Flight, motel, transfers, meals and drinks 

DOES NOT INCLUDE: tours, souvenirs & transportation from London to Toronto 

Riu Palace Resort, Punta Cana (Sunquest Vaacaiton Destination) 


Getting to Know the Divan’s 

Newest Appointment 

The Second Ceremonial Master, Mocha Shrine Centre - 2009 

George, James (Jim) Thomsen was born on December 20, 1950, in the City of 

London to proud parents James and Anna Thomsen. 

He met the love of his life Debbie in 1998 and between the two of them are 

blessed with three children - his daughter, Melanie living in Clifford and 

Deb's twins Kyle and Samantha both living in London. They have three 

handsome grand children - Zak aged six and the twin boys Hunter and 

Chas aged one. 

In 1990, Jim started working at Ontario Hydro and has moved about the 

province including stays in London, St. Thomas and Windsor. He is currently 

employed with The Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) and holds the 

position as the Supervising Electrical Supervisor for the Kitchener geographic 

(photo courtesy Randy Dunlop ) 

area. 

Jim was initiated into Kilwinning Lodge No. 64 in 1987 and was installed as their Master in 1993. In 1994, he was appointed President 

of the London Past Masters, Masters and Wardens Association. Jim is a member of the London Lodge of Perfection, London Sovereign 

Chapter of Rose Croix and received his 32 degree at the Moore Sovereign Consistory in 1995. 

Jim joined Mocha Shriners in 1995 at the Woodstock Ceremonial. He joined the Mocha Shrine Club in the same year and the Directors 

Staff in 2005 - and enjoys spending time in both Units. 

Jim plans on retiring in a couple of years, which will allow him more time to improve his golf game, travel and take a few more trips 

to 'Vegas! 

What do Shriners do in their 

spare time? 

Well if they are anything like Noble Dave Harding, from the Town of 

Salford, Ontario, they tend to lodge meetings, help with community 

projects or take up an interesting hobby, as can be witnessed here. 

I have had the pleasure of visiting Noble Dave in his home and 

what a fascinating collection of Model Railroad equipment he has. 

Give him a call when you're in the area at 519 851-2311 and he be 

glad to give you the full meal deal. “the Editor” 

In 1953, I bought my first Lionel train, a 2-4-2, complete with cars, 

track, and power pack, for the sum of $19.95, at the local Crest 

Hardware Store. I proudly still have this original set, in my possession 

today. With the set came a marvelous Wish Book, the 1953 Lionel 

Catalogue. On cold winter evenings I would crawl under the blankets, 

armed with a flashlight, and dream of all those 

accessories, a dream that finally came to fruition last year, and took 

only a span of 30 years, however there was a small interruption of 20 

years pursuing the HO Scale hobby, which has since dwindled off. 

It was always my preference to collect the working accessories, 

and the #6464 Box car, which always intrigued there founder 

“Joshua Lionel Cohen”. 

There was a total of 27 working accessories in that 1953 catalogue, 

come visit and see if you can count them. 

Collecting and playing with Lionel is more than a toy, 

it's a tradition. 

Lionelville; a Major part of Lionel Lines, came 

being in 1923, in Mid Central Ontario, in what 

happened to be my home town, Minden, some 50 

miles North of Lindsay, with a population of 

approx. 750. 


AROUND 

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Potentate’s Ball 


New Member Book 

Nobles, Mocha Temple is attempting to 

produce another Member Photo Book, 

please respond to this request. 

FOR THOSE THAT WERE MISSED. 

THE PHOTOGRAPHER IS 

COMING BACK. 

WOULD YOU CALL SHELLY AT THE 

NO CHARGE # 1-877-764-4535 

FOR AN APPOINTMENT. 

Owen Coles P.P. 519-654-0117 

Nobles, please see that we look after new members... 

I became a Shriner at the 2006 Spring Ceremonial. I am a member of the Oriental Band and proudly wear 

the fez that was once worn by my father. 

I went to my first stated meeting last night. Why was this my first one - after all I have been a Shriner for 

almost 3 years? Mainly because one of my Noble friends asked to go along with them - and do you know 

what? I was glad I did. Not only did I learn more about the amazing MSPOTS initiative, I learned about my 

Shrine and my temple and the serious financial situations affecting our fraternity. I say 'my' because I think 

it is important that each of us remember that this is 'our' Shrine and 'our' temple and we each need to 

consider what we, and more importantly the children, would be do without them. 

Many signficant decisions need to be made about the ongoing viability of my Shrine hospitals - what will my 

hospitals look like in 5, 10 or 25 years from now? The decisions that need to be made in San Antonio later this 

year will reverberate for many years. 

I also was reminded last night about the importance to me of my temple and that I need to do more to 

support it's existence. 

It is not an easy world out there these days - my Shrine is not alone in trying to face the many issues that affect 

it. 

I have decided that I need to show my support for my Shrine by rededicating my committment to it. 

I will............................ 

• Attend more stated meetings. Not only will I enjoy an evening of camaderie, I will show my 

support to my Divan and be more aware of what is happening in my Shrine. (I'm already thinking 

of how I can support my Shrine on June 6th - Shiners International Awareness Day!.) I will ask a 

Noble to join me in attending the next stated meeting! 

• Recruit a new Noble - not only once but every year. I enjoy being a Shriner and knowing that what 

I do can help many children. I know I can pass on my enthusiasm to a fellow brother! 

• Give ideas. If I have a good idea that will help support my Shrine, I will let a member of my Divan 

know. We are all in this together!. 

• Support fund raising initiatives. I'm going to get an application for the Petro-Canada card that 

will donate just over a penny a litre to my Shrine - I'll get some to my family members as well. 

I had fun selling some onions last year - I'll do what I can to sell a few more bags this year. 

I'm hoping that each of you will each confirm your committment to your Shrine. 

If we each did this, just imagine! Noble Shayne H. Eldridge 


Here’s What’s Happening in the Units! 

Mocha Road Runners 

This is a downtime for parades and for most Roadrunner 

members, but there is one noble who never seems to relax. 

Leon Roth, who has been a member of the Shrine for 19 years, 

has developed into a very knowledgeable, creative fabricator 

when it comes to constructing the club’s small cars. Leon is 

pictured with his newest creation, “The General Lee”, which 

has been recently built, but still needs to undergo some 

finishing touches before the final painting takes place. Since 

the Roadrunners inception in 1998 Leon has been responsible 

for creating 12 cars for the Roadrunners. Along with Leon’s 

expertise in car construction he helps some with the 

mechanical maintenance and he will assist any member who 

requests his support. 

The Mocha Roadrunner Club was started 11 years ago by Ron 

McNicol and Leon Roth and has since grown to 25 members 

and 18 small entertaining cars. This past year has been the 

club’s busiest as they attended 19 area parades and they took 

12 cars to the GLSA in Cincinnati last fall. This upcoming 

year will exhibit two more newly created cars by Leon and the 

club will be actively participating in several events including 

the Leamington Ceremonial in June. Come and visit with us 

and check out our cars and join in the Feztivities as we 

continue to entertain ourselves and the public while raising 

funds for the Shriners Hospitals for Children. 

Submitted by Noble John Parker, Mocha Road Runners 

New Unit Keystone Kops 

“Lightning McQueen” 

“Mator” 

Pictured here is our hard working Noble Leon Roth 

with his rewest creation “General Lee” 

Submitted by 

Noble Sid Copperthwaite. 

Noble,s here are some pictures of the new Unit "The Keystone Kops" as they 

practice up some of the maneuvers they will be performing at the many parades 

they hope to attend this year. We can imagine the delight of the crowd as these 

playful fellows strut their stuff. Please give them a hearty welcome when you 

see them, and good luck to the whole unit. 


What’s Happening 

in the Units! 

Mocha’s Concert Band 

Recognizes Longtime Service 

On April 17 Mocha's Concert Band held a banquet to 

recognize the long time service and dedication of trombonist 

Noble Ernie Lee and trumpeter Noble Don Webster. 

Banquet Chair Noble Fil 

Cappa arranged for the 

talented Salvation Army 

brass octet to provide the 

much appreciated entertainment. 

Submitted by Floyd James 

BLACK CAMEL 

We Cherish Their Memories 

Bodman (Ted) M 

- Waterloo 

Berbynuk, John 

- Windsor 

Carter, Bruce 

- Sarnia 

Carter, Gerald 

- London 

Caughell, William 

- St. Thomas 

Curran, Walter 

- Windsor 

Earle, George 

- Goderich 

Elliott, William 

- Thorndale 

Erhardt, Robert 

- Tillsonburg 

Hall, Norman 

- Windsor 

Hudson, Rodney 

- London 

Kirton, David 

- Tiverton 

Linton, Stanton 

- Cambridge 

Moncur, William 

- Harrow 

Morgan, Douglas 

- Clinton 

Redman, Fred 

- London 

Robertson, Robert 

- London 

Steen, Ralph 

- London 

Salter, C. David 

- Kitchener 

Symons, Donald 

- Clinton 

Sloman, David 

- London 

Warnholtz, Anthony 

- Innerkip 

Wood, John 

- Glencoe 

Wood, Roland 

- St. Thomas 

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Multi Colour Logo on each ball 

Great Gift for Father's Day 

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Limited Quantities 

Available at the Mocha Office 

$20 

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while they last! 

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Contact Mocha Office 

A brass fireplace insert stored in the basement 

MISSING furnace room at Mocha has gone missing. 

Does anyone know of its whereabouts? 

We need it to refurbish one of our heritage fireplaces in the Temple. 

Please contact: 

Bent Andersen, Inside Manager at 519-672-7408 or the Mocha Office at 519-672-1391 


What’s Happening in the Units! 

Mocha Temple 

Legion of Honour 

(submitted by Noble J.N. Smith) 

It is a great honour for me to inform you on the position that 

Noble Dan Muill has taken on. Most Wise Sovereign, in the 

Rose Croix for the London Valley. Congratulations Illustrious 

Brother Dan Muill. We know that he will do his usual superb 

job. 

With much sorrow I say, we lost a very good man recently, Ill 

Sir Dave Sloman. He was a man that was very diligent and 

knowledgeable on many topics but mostly thing Masonic and 

Shrine related. He will surely be missed. Past Commander 

Stuart Wanless is doing well after his leg surgery. 

This summer we plan on travelling to Frankenmuth, MI, to 

visit with our friends from Saginaw. This is something we 

have been doing for many years. Even though the Legion of 

Honour group in Saginaw has disbanded we still enjoy the 

visit. We will be staying at the Frankenmuth Motel from July 

10th to the 11th. Anybody interested please contact the 

Frankenmuth Motel for a room. Come and join us for so 

friendship, food, jokes, shopping and any other mischief. 

We will be travelling to Sarnia again this summer to visit our 

members and friends in that 'far off western region'. At our last 

meeting we had a show of hands and it was unanimous that we 

would like to do the boat cruise and possibly end up at the 

Casino. All are welcome but please contact Noble Don 

Lasenby at 519-337-3685 if you are interested in attending 

and inform the Adjutant at 519-474-7295. 

The circus will be in town on 24th June. We will be selling the 

programs again this year. If you can help please contact the 

RSM, Noble Jim Pargeter at 519-471-5377. The Daughtersof-the-Nile 

will be in town from 5th to the 12th of June. We 

have been asked to help as greeter, doormen and general 

helpers. If you are interested please contact RSM, Noble Jim 

Pargeter. 

Don't forget to pay your dues!!!!!!!!! 

Some Fun at 

Frankenmuth 

Guess Who? 

Potentates Ball 

Nobles as the weather is warming up and the Ceremonial, and parades are ready to happen, things are being prepared. Pictured 

here is Noble Dave Harding, preparing his El Camino. The Mocha Classics have a brand new uniform this year and Dave is 

proudly displaying it to us, complete with the name on the back, and the great symbol on the sleeve. 

Very nice looking new shirt, and we look forward to seeing all old friends at upcoming events. 

Submitted by Noble Dave Harding 


Whispering Sands of the 

London Mocha Oriental Band 

Noble David Sloman 

– Past Potentate 

1938 - 2009 

The Black Camel 

appeared Friday, 

April 3rd 2009 

The London Mocha Temple Oriental Band has honoured the 

allegiance to Noble David Sloman and now we mourn his 

untimely passing. Nobles all over this vast continent will 

most certainly miss one of our greatest Philanthropist, a Noble 

of the London Mocha Shrine, a bright light in anyone’s eye 

has been extinguished, but will carry on in spirit. An 

individual having so many affiliations and a full life of 

experiences are far in access to include in this memorial. 

Many will remember David’s address to the Chapter Rose 

Croix as Honoree speaker on March 28th. In defiance of his 

own pain David introduced his family and delivered a most 

eloquent speech on a most important subject concerning 

discipline, mentorship and membership for the craft he so 

dearly loved. 

Our condolences are most sincerely given to his dear wife 

Ann, his daughter Wendy and husband Jamie Kilgour, grand 

children, Heather and Luke, son Karl and his wife Kristine 

and grand children Taylor and Olivia; Brothers and sisters in 

law, Peter and Virginia, John and Thelma and 

Christopher Sloman living in David’s native homeland, Kent, 

Producers of the Sweetest 

Music this side of Heaven 

Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, the Nobles of the Mocha 

Oriental Band wish to “Talk to you” 

As we continue to greet Nobility everywhere. 

England. 

Although many parades and other important Band functions 

are in the wind, under the design and planning stage, 

Saturday, April 4th, marked the occasion of a preliminary 

social function held in Dufferin Hall. A social gathering of 

some 95 bandsmen with their much better ladies, were first 

intent on the remarks given by President Al Yates and Director 

Dale Hern while the inattentive, in the picture to the left, 

continued to appear intent on their own conversation. 

The Bar was opened at 6 pm. and a scrumptious lasagna 

dinner served at 7.00, 

followed by the 

entertainment by Ben 

Shane and Bobby 

‘K’, two musicians 

concentrating on the 

music belonging to 

the 50’s and 60’s. 

Door prizes and 50 / 

50 draws were won 

by the lucky few (as 

usual). The proceeds 

would have been 

donated to our 

favourite charity, but 

nothing was made. 

All in All, all had a 

wonderful time until 

midnight. 

Noble Charles Crow 

For the London 

Oriental Band 

Installation 

in Mexico City 

Mocha Nobility and there wives have been invited to 

attend the installation of Graham Paul as Potentate of 

Anezeh Temple in Mexico City in the year of 2012. 

Graham was a member of Mocha and is a frequent 

visitor to this area. 

We are in the process of seeing if there is 

enough interest in attending this function. 

Please call Owen Coles P.P. @ 519 654 0117 

or Rick Jones @ 519 433 6991 or 

email oncoles@sympatico.ca 


Chaplain’s Chat 

Dear Nobles, 

As I write this the blossoms are beginning to 

appear on the trees and the early spring flowers 

are blooming heralding the arrival of spring. I 

expect most of the nobles especially those in the 

snow-belt are glad to get out of hibernation. 

They will be polishing up their mini cars, Jeepsters and dune 

buggies, tuning up their instruments and getting their clown suits 

and other uniforms ready for another parade season. All that the 

nobles do as they prepare their vehicles, uniforms and instruments 

is for the ultimate purpose of helping those who are often unable to 

help themselves. Yes the nobles have fun doing what they do, and 

yes sometimes onlookers may think they are a bit "wacko", but the 

reality is they are a symbol and an example of the Great Architect's 

expectation of each and every believer. So remember as you dust 

off your gear and prepare for the new parade season that you are 

harbingers of God's love. You are models to others as you witness 

to your faith by helping others. You may be criticized by some for 

your actions or because you belong to an organization that they do 

not understand, but do not worry. The proof of your faith and good 

works is in the smile on the face of a child that you have helped to 

walk; or the smile on the face of a burn victim who has recovered 

with a minimum of scarring. It is in the thanks of the hundreds of 

people that you have helped in your own community through 

education projects or the equipment that you have purchased for a 

hospital, a clinic, or a fire department. It is what you have done 

quietly, often without publicity-the way Allah would want to you to 

act. Thanks for all that you do and may Allah, the compassionate, 

the merciful, the almighty, richly bless you all. 

Salaam, Shalom. Peace, Gordon Simmons 

Barber, Frank 

-London 

Babcock, Robert R. 

-Bayfield 

Bedford, John A. 

-Chatham 

Brothers, George 

-Strathroy 

Clinton, William 

-London 

Colledge, J.A. 

-Caledonia 

Coatsworth, Robert 

-Glencoe 

Chahine, Said 

-Camlachie 

Doupe, Bloss 

-London 

Forth, Donald 

-Orillia 

Francis, Robert 

-London 

Fennell, Richard 

-Powell, WY USA 

Lost in the Desert 

The following Nobles have been listed as lost. 

If you have an address, 

please advise the office. 

Hutchinson, Ralph 

-Brantford 

Hudson, Blake 

-London 

Hicks, M. Duane 

-Alymer 

Hetherington, 

Gregory 

-Morpeth 

Kirkwood, John 

-Chatham 

Kerr, John M. 

-London 

Korbich, John W. 

-Paris 

Major, Darcy 

-Simcoe 

McKee, Richard 

-Windsor 

McLean, Neil 

-Port Huron, MI 

USA 

Meyer, Wm 

-Kitchener 

Mott, James 

-Sarnia 

Nemeth, Paul 

-Stratford 

Outinen, Brian 

-Cutler 

Pycock, Russell 

-Chesley 

Rawson, Wilfred 

-Goderich 

Sauve, Albert 

-Prescott 

Sinden, Roy 

-London 

Smith, W.N. 

-London 

Stewart, Allan 

-St. Marys 

Todd, Lance 

-Oakville 

Webber, Leslie 

-London 

NOBLES, MARK YOUR CALENDARS 

MAY 

1 Lambton S/C O/V, Sarnia Masonic Lodge 

2 Bluewater S/C 50th Anniversary 

11 Waterloo S/C O/V, Waterloo Masonic Lodge 

20 Norfolk Fish Fry, Vittoria 

31 Erie Hospital Bus Trip, Erie PA 

JUNE 

2 Strathoca Steak Fry, Dennings Strathroy 

3 Bluewater Golf Tourney, Ironwood Exeter 

7-11 D. O. N., London 

12-13 Mocha Spring Ceremonial, Leamington 

17 Board of Directors, Mocha 

20 Seniors Lunch, Mocha 

JULY 

4-9 Imperial Sessions, San Antonio Texas 

14-16 Grand Lodge, Royal, York Toronto 

25 Bruce Steak BBQ- Cummings Residence 

27 Lambton S/C Golf Tourney 

30 Blenheim S/C BBQ 

AUGUST 

8 Bruce S/C Corn BBQ, Vaugan Munro 

9 Strathoca Golf Tourney 

23 Shride, Mocha 

SEPTEMBER 

3 Achom S/C O/V, Country View Golf Club 

9 Board of Directors, Mocha 

9 Tillsonburg Pork BBQ, Tillsonburg 

14 Waterloo S/C Ladies night, Police Club Ayr 

17-20 Great Lakes Shrine Association, Merrilville Indiana 

23-27 Northern Trip, EL/SSM 

OCTOBER 

1 London S/C O/V, Mocha 

12 Oktoberfest Parade-KW, Waterloo Masonic Lodge 

14 Board of Directors/Divan/Stated Meeting, Mocha 

22 Stratford Ladies Night, Arden Park Hotel 

28 Bluewater S/C O/V, Carnation Holmesville 

NOVEMBER 

7 Fall Ceremonial, Mocha 

11 Divan Meeting, Mocha 

16 Pal Mocha Ladies Night, Palmerston Legion 

18 Hillbillies Clan 59 Installation, Mocha 

20 Blenheim Fish Fry, Blenheim Masonic Lodge 

25 Tillsonburg S/C Installation, Straffordville 

DECEMBER 

1 Strathoca S/C Installation, Strathroy Masonic Lodge 

2 Directors Staff, Mocha 

3 London S/C Installation, Mocha 

6 Norfolk S/C Installation, Simcoe Armouries 

9 Board of Directors/Divan/Stated Meeting-Elections, Mocha 

13 Potentates Christmas Party, Mocha 

14 Waterloo S/C Instillation, Waterloo Masonic Lodge 

14 London Oriental & Trumpet Band Installation, Mocha 

16 Sun Parlour S/C Installation, Essex Masonic Lodge 

18 Mocha Open House, Mocha 

Nobles, we can't be everywhere but support these events if you’re able. 


Nobles there is a light at the end of the tunnel, there was a lot of ooh's 

and ah's regarding the extensive list of members who had been 

suspended, and on the upside these members have been re-instated. 

Andrew MacDonald Armstrong 

– Southhampton 

Ronald A. Bennett – St. Thomas 

Donald B. Burnard – Sarnia 

D. Neil Elliott – Mt. Brydges 

Peter Mason Fisher – Camlachie 

Donald Charles Larder – Goderich 

Randy Stephen Lee – Blenheim 

Dennis Fred MacGuire – London 

Jack Calder McGachie – Woodstock 

Russell W. O’Neil – Oldcastle 

Gregory Norman Rose – St. Thomas 

J. Paul Smibert – London 

Donald G. Stillman – Windsor 

John E. Wellwood – Echo Bay 

Welcome back Nobles 

Are you ready for The Big Show? 

The 2009 Dromedary Awards are in search of the 

very best in temple communications. For many 

years, these special awards have been recognizing 

exceptional communications throughout Shriners 

International. This is not only a great opportunity for 

temples to receive recognition for their hard work, 

but also an opportunity to gain valuable insight on 

how to develop the most effective communications 

for your temple. 

Once again, the Web site competition is 

included as an official Dromedary Award category. 

In today's world, Web sites are more than an essential 

element of successful communication, they are 

the main vehicle in which global information is 

shared and exchanged. We strongly support the 

development of temple Web sites, as well as printed 

publications. Temples that produce a publication and 

have developed a Web site are encouraged, but not 

required, to enter both categories. 

New for 2009: Dromedary Awards will be 

granted to EIGHT temples: SIX in the 

publication category and TWO in the Web site category. 

Imperial Potentate Douglas Maxwell will present 

the winning temples with the awards during the 

135th Imperial Council Session in San Antonio. 

Winning publications and Web sites will be displayed 

in the Imperial Public Relations Office for the 

duration of the Session. Winners will be notified in 

advance. 

Dromedary Awards 

2009: 

Call for Entries 

Like in past years, each temple entry will be 

reviewed and scored by a panel of non-partial, 

Tampa-based judges with experience in the fields of 

public relations, writing, marketing and communications. 

The judges will review the submissions using 

a special "Scorecard," which will later be returned to 

the temple with valuable insight and input into 

improving the communication. One award will be 

handed out to the winners of each of the eight categories, 

and 12 Honorable Mention certificates will 

be awarded to the top three runners-up in each category. 

For detailed entry guidelines and to download the 

printable entry form, click here. Please read the 

entry guidelines carefully, as some 

guidelines have changed for 2009. 

***Entries must be received by 

Friday, May 8, 2009*** 

In 2008, Tunis Shriners, Gizeh Shriners, Oasis 

Shriners and Kosair Shriners are just some of the 

temples that received Dromedary Awards for their 

publication and Web site work. We look forward to 

seeing your temple on the list for 2009! 

Good luck! 

Sincerely, 

Public Relations Department 

Shriners International Headquarters 

CC: Temple Publication Editors, Temple 

Webmasters, Temple Potentates, Imperial Public 

Relations Committee, HQ PR Department 


CLUB NEWS 

London Shrine Club 

Honour’s Ellen Rosen 

After 41 years in the Nursing and Child Care Profession, 

at the Children's Hospital of Southwestern Ontario, Ellen 

Rosen has made the decision to retire. 

Ellen has been instrumental, for a number of years, in 

organizing the annual Christmas morning visit to the 

Hospital by Nobles of the London Shrine Club, Mocha 

Concert Band, Mocha Clowns, and of course the Man 

himself, Santa Claus. Santa would hand out Christmas 

gifts that had been arranged by Ellen. The children who 

were not able to go home for this Festive Occasion greatly 

enjoyed our annual visits. 

We so appreciated Ellen's assistance over the years that 

we presented her with a $ 100 Million Dollar Club 

Certificate and a dozen yellow Roses. At the 

presentation we had the pleasure of meeting the new 

nurse Laurie Gould and look forward to working with her 

for the next 41 years, and we sincerely hope to carry on 

this annual tradition. Faithfully submitted Past Potentate 

Norm Camp. 

Pictured here from L-R are London Shrine Club 

President Noble John Bisset, Ellen Rosen, Laurie 

Gould, and P.P. Illustrious Sir Norm Camp. 

Photo courtesy of Randy Dunlop 

REMEMBER MOCHA’S 

NEXT DEADLINE 

Please have 

everything 

submitted by .... 

JULY 15 

In Memoriam 

As the warm weather of spring starts to bring 

everybody outside, many activities start to unfold 

and take place, and The Lambton Shrine Club is 

certainly no exception to this rule. 

The usual and ever popular sale of Vidalia Onions 

is another activity very well known within the 

Sarnia Lambton area, with the ever familiar 

Shriners ensuring the sales and delivery are 

always maintained. 

Unfortunately, the presence of one Noble will 

greatly be missed, Noble Jack Reid, sometimes 

referred to as "Mr.Vidalia Onions" to many people. 

John 'Jack' Reid, age 79, died July 29th 2008, at 

C.E.E. Hospital Petrolia, Funeral Services were 

held August 1st 2008 from the Chapel of the 

D.J.Robb Funeral Home. Beloved husband of Joan 

Reid, dear father of David and Susan Reid. 

Noble Jack Reid was a member of Liberty Lodge 

#419, Hiawatha Chapter #252, St. Simon of Cyrene 

Preceptory #37, Lambton Shrine Club Motor Corps 

and Mocha Temple. 

Jack Reid was definitely a Shriner, in every sense 

of the word. Whatever the Shrine event was, you 

could be sure Jack would be there, not only as a 

leader but also as a devoted worker. 

Besides the many areas of involvements he had, 

Jack still maintained and looked after The Lambton 

Shrine Hall, and The Masonic Temple in Sarnia. 

Noble Jack Reid is certainly missed, and will not 

be forgotten, his work, his friendship, his devotion 

towards Shrine activities, will always be respected 

as his legacy in life. 

Submitted by George Pitfield 

Lambton Shrine Club 

Motor Corps 


Tillsonburg SC 

Tillsonburg Shrine Club held a meeting Wed. Feb. 25th. 

at Straffordville, with 35 members, and one guest 

enjoying a nice dinner of Roast Beef, Cabbage Rolls, 

and Chicken, with all the trimmings. Then of course we 

got down to serious business. 

Our guest this evening was a visitor from Norfolk 

Shrine Club, Noble Wayne Brown, who had the 

pleasure of presenting our Club with a nice plaque of 

wood and brass. This was given as a token of Thanks 

from Norfolk Shrine Club to Tillsonburg Club for 

helping them with Christmas Cake Sales, and for the 

close fellowship between the two clubs. 

The thank you was received graciously on behalf of the 

Club by our Pres. Noble Al Wittet. 

CLUB NEWS 

Huron Shrine Club 

Major fundraiser for the Huron Shrine Club in Elliot 

Lake is the sale of Christmas Cakes. These Shriners 

fulfilled many hours at the Algo Mall, where cakes 

were sold. 

Pictured here 

are L-R Noble 

Al Wiitet and 

Noble Wayne 

Brown. 

Pictured here 

Noble Al Wittet 

graciously 

receives the 

plaque from 

Noble Wayne 

Brown. 

When you are a small Club as we are here in Elliot 

Lake , you learn to appreciate all the help you can get, 

and the help of the Ladies was greatly appreciated. This 

enthusiastic group took turns helping with the Cake 

Sales. (Thanks Ladies) 

A close up of the beautiful plaque 

showing the workmanship and 

detail. It will be an honored 

addition to our precious artifacts. 

Many Thanks to all Nobles of 

Norfolk Shrine Club for your 

kind and thoughtful gesture, from 

all Nobles of Tillsonburg Shrine 

Club. 

Pictured here are Huron Shrine Club executive being 

sworn in for 2009 (L to R) Noble Bob Prout: Secretary/ 

Treasurer, Noble Maurice MacKnight: 2nd. Vice 

President, Noble Ken Piece: 1st. Vice President, and 

Noble Jim Gibbs President. 

"Editor's Note". Great to hear from Huron Shrine Club 

again, I don't know who submitted the article, but please 

keep those cards and letters coming. Thanks and keep 

up the good work Dennis Cook Editor Mocha News. 


CLUB NEWS 

Bluewater Schrine Club 

This has been a very eventful year for our Shrine Club, 

and we had many hot dog, store front cookouts at 

Goderich Food Basics, Zehr's, and Wal-Mart. We also 

had a successful hot dog store front sale at Bender's 

Foodland in Parkhill. The Corbett fish fry was well 

attended, Once again this year Goderich Wal-Mart 

donated $500.00, matching what we had raised. 

Pictured here on 

Aug. 25, 2008 are 

Wal-Mart Goderich, 

employees presenting 

$500.00 to our Club. 

L-R Ruby, Marlene, 

Ron, Tracy Johnston, 

Joanne Doherty, 

Casey and Brenda 

Does. 

We had very good 

luck selling 

Christmas Cakes, 

Cookies, and 

Pudding in Brussels 

and Goderich. 

Pictured here on Nov. 22/08 Selling items in Brussels 

are L-R Nobles Murray Hoover, Robert Hess Pres., 

and Ron Turner. 

2008 Lottery Draw L_R Noble Don Bender, 

Potentate Gail MacKay, and Robert Hess Pres. 

Next year our 2009 Lottery Prize will be a beautiful 

painting, framed, and ready to hang on some lucky 

winners wall, donated by well known artist Paul 

Martellaci. Valued at $ 3,800.00. Tickets are on sale 

now, don't miss out on this one. 

Nov. 16/08 our salesmen at Goderich Wal-Mart. 

L-R Nobles Casey Does, John MacDonald, Ron Turner, 

Howard Aitken, and Robert Hess Pres. 

We attended parades in Goderich, Bayfield, Alsa Craig, 

Parkhill, Lucknow, and of course were rained out at the 

Ceremonial in Ingersoll. We were also on hand at the 

Temple Anniversary event with a static display. 

The Barbecue donated by Dave Karn for our 2008 

Lottery was a great success. Our Potentate Gail MacKay 

had the pleasure of drawing the winning ticket, and the 

luck was in his favor. 

Articles for the August 

issue of Mocha News 

DEADLINE: JULY 15 

Please type submissions 

or email to 

mochashriners@rogers.com 


Greetings from 

Strathroca 

At our March meeting Acting President Noble Richard 

Barkley turned the floor over to Noble Mark Fonger 

who was Chairman of the MasoniCh.I.P. Program put 

on by Beaver Lodge #83 in Strathroy and Ionic Lodge 

#328, in Napier. There were some 109 children that 

were processed through the program and had their info 

put on discs for the family to keep. 

To thank the many organizations who assisted, 

Strathocha purchased 100 Million Dollar Certificates 

which Noble Mark presented to those in attendance. 

The lovely ladies in the front row are the Dental 

Hygienists from Strathroy Dental Clinic, in the back 

row L-R are MyFM Radio Station Manager, Jeff 

DeGraw and Morning host Jeremy Riddell, Dusty 

Sutherland from London-Middlesex EMS (Strathroy 

Station), the Program Director for MasoniCh.I.P. 

Ontario, Noble Ray Dobbs and our own Noble Mark 

Fonger. Absent at the time of the photo were Constable 

Steve Pommer, Strathroy-Caradoc Police Service, 

Constable Chris Hunter, OPP (Strathroy Detachment) 

CLUB NEWS 

Woodstock Shrine Club 

Tim Roland, 11, picked up his new donated motorized 

scooter at Action Medical Thursday. The donation was 

made possible by the Woodstock Shrine Club and Action 

Medical. Pictured with Tim are Shriners Terry Simms, 

David Foster, Doug Carter, Bill Phillips and Ray Dobbs, 

Action Medical's Ron Smith along with Steven Roland 

and Holly Smith. 

and representatives from the Strathroy-Caradoc Fire 

Department (Strathroy Station). 

A second MasoniCh.I.P. event was held on April 25th, 

at 15 Centre Street Fraternal Hall in Strathroy. 

Thanks to the Brethren from Beaver and Ionic Lodges 

and the supporting groups for all their efforts. 

Ambassador Emeritus 

John V Cann 

Aylmer Shrine Club 

Aylmer Shrine Club recently donated $ 1,000.00 to 

the Abbey family of St. Thomas to assist with the 

cost of a wheelchair ramp for their son Lucas, who 

is 13 and is required to be in a wheelchair. 

Editor's note "WAY TO GO GUYS." 

Photo 

courtesy 

of Hugo 

Rodrigues, 

Woodstock 

Sentinel 

Review 

Pictured here are the Nobles of Aylmer Shrine Club 

on the day of the donation, $ 1,000.00, which was 

held at a dinner meeting of the Club. 

On the left is Noble Harry Hewbank, Lucas Abbey, 

Scott Abbey, President Noble Jim MacIntyre, Rear 

L-R, Nobles Ron Hawley, Bill Kavanagh, Rob Hiel 

(Lucas's Grandfather), Jeff Smith, and Bob 

Cresswell. Photo courtesy of Rob Perry and The 

Aylmer Express. 


CLUB NEWS 

Pal Mocha 

Pal Mocha Shrine Club has had a busy winter, and as I am preparing the 

news clips and article for this issue of the Mocha News, the part of Central 

Ontario known as Palmerston, is being blanketed again by the white stuff, 

and the date is April 6th. However we are hopeful that Spring and Golf 

season are around the corner. 

Action here in Pal mocha land has been just great, the club attended 

several Santa Claus Parades in our area, and b'gorry we even attended the 

By jove she was a day to behold as the 

Paddy's Day Parade, in Listowel, and were honored to have the Waterloo Waterloo Oriental Band paraded in the 

Oriental Band in attendance. 

annual Listowel Paddy Fest Parade. 

At our March meeting our Club donated $ 500.00 to help a needy 

family,who were using the funds to aid in the transportation of their son, in 

various trips to Montreal Children's Hospital. 

Our Jan., Feb., & Mar., meetings were chaired by our in-coming President, 

Noble Don Kritzer, and Noble Clark Richardson, all this happening while 

our Pres. Noble Jim Abbott, and Lady Bea are wintering in Arizona. 

Noble Jack Cronsberry and myself, had the distinct pleasure of paying a 

visit to Noble Gordon Rabb, and Lady Corry. Armed with Tim Horton's 

coffee, and on a cold winter morning, we had a great visit with them. 

Nobles we should all do more visiting to our older members, who can't 

make the meetings like they used to. Even a phone call to say hello would 

be a muchly appreciated and gratifying adventure. 

Vidalia Onion season 

will soon be on us, so 

Nobles when they do 

come in, get out and 

sell, sell, sell, 

remember they are 

much too delicious to 

sit in your garage. 

Cambridge S.C. 

Parade Unit 

The parade unit of the Cambridge Shrine Club held a 

meeting on January the 14th to discuss what directions to 

take for the 2009-parade season. Chairman, Noble Ken 

Simpson, opened the meeting. Noble Ken then turned the 

meeting over to the parade coordinator, Lloyd Wiebe. 

Head of maintenance, Noble Ivan Hall reported that he 

and Noble Wiebe had stripped each of the Mini Vettes 

down to the frame, and brought them back up to safety 

standards. In early spring they would be starting work on 

the Conestoga wagon, and will be looking for help from 

those Nobles with woodworking skills. 

Noble John Slack of Waterloo is shown 

riding in the cab of Pal Mocha's Fire 

Truck, looks like he's enjoying the ride. 

(drivers that day were Nobles Clark, 

and Brad Richardson.) 

All aboard: Nobles Clark Richardson (left), and Ron 

Bingham (right) are pictured with Nobles Jim Doig, Don 

Kritzer, Derek Ward, and Murray Donaldson, other riders 

not in picture were Nobles Laverne Long, Jack 

Cronsberry, Jack Gates, Brad Richardson, John Blue, 

and George. 

Pictures & story submitted by Noble Laverne Long 

Noble DougWhitfield made a presentation to the members 

of a new shirt to be worn by the Mini Vette drivers. 

The new shirts will be unveiled at the spring ceremonial 

in Leamington on June 13th. 

During the course of the meeting it was decided that the 

unit participate in more parades. If any other clubs are 

doing parades in their respective communities and 

would like more Shrine participation, give Cambridge a 

call. Noble Lloyd Wiebe, 519 623 1671. Or 

paradeunit@gmail.com 

We only ask that we have enough advance notice so that 

we can clear it with the Mocha office for insurance 

purposes. 

Submitted by Noble Lloyd Wiebe 


Adams, William 

Allistone, Wayne 

Almos, Dr. Norm 

Anderson, Francis 

Anderson, Jens 

Andrew, David 

Armstrong, John 

Arthur, William 

Astles, Chas 

Atthill, Norris 

Baldwin, William 

Barber, Edward 

Barber, George 

Barendregt, John 

Barker, Howard 

Barker, Wayne 

Barnes, Frederick 

Baron, Norman 

Baskey, John 

Beaulieu, Raymond 

Berday, Richard 

Bing-Wo, Gordon 

Bisset, John 

Blak, R.J. 

Bloxam, Lawrence 

Blue, John 

Body, Howard 

Bossons, William 

Brady, Robert 

Brand, David 

Brereton, Verney 

Brock, Allan 

Brotzel, Emanuel 

Brough, D.H. 

Brown, Jeffery 

Brown, William E. 

Brown, William T. 

Broydell, Benjamin 

Burton, Walter 

Camp, Norman 

Campbell, Gerald 

Cann, John 

Cappa, Dr. Phil 

Carmichael, William 

Carroll, Danny 

Carrothers, John 

Carruthers, Harold 

Chambers, Robert 

Charles, Raymond 

Charno, John Sr. 

Clark, Cecil 

Clays, John 

Clinton, William 

Cole, Harold 

Copp, T.B. 

Corbett, Charles 

Coulter, Harold 

THANKS TO ONE AND ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF OUR 

CIRCUS DADDY PROGRAM 

Woodstock 

Arva 

St. Marys 

Mitchell 

Clinton 

London 

St.Thomas 

Aylmer 

London 

St.Marys 

London 

London 

London 

Union 

London 

London 

Stratford 

London 

London 

London 

London 

London 

London 

Thamesford 

London 

Listowel 

London 

Strathroy 

London 

Tillsonburg 

London 

Strathroy 

London 

London 

Thamesford 

Stratford 

Stratford 

Port Stanley 

Tillsonburg 

London 

Lucan 

Strathroy 

London 

Tillsonburg 

Belmont 

London 

Glencoe 

Corunna 

London 

London 

Thamesford 

Thorndale 

London 

London 

London 

Exeter 

London 

Coward, William 

Crinklaw, John 

Crow, Charles 

Cryderman, Kenneth 

Cumming, Scott 

Dagg, Robert 

Davis, James 

Dawe, Donald 

Dawson, Ronald 

Deane, William 

Defreitas, Dennis 

Dennis, Garry 

Dickenson, James 

Diwell, Warren 

Dix, Norval 

Dockstader, Donald 

Dorazio, Dr.Louie 

Dorman, W.C. 

Dowling, D.G. 

Drawmer, Anthony 

Duff, David 

Dundas, Dr. Edward 

Dyer, John 

Elgie, Lloyd 

Emmons, Gary 

Epps, Donald 

Erharat, Robert 

Eyre, Frederick 

Falconer, J.A. 

Ferguson, James 

Fickling, David 

Fisk, Dr.Kenneth 

Fletcher, Roy 

Fowler, Harold 

Fox, Thomas 

Francis, Robert 

Fuller, Ross 

Fydenchuk, Walter 

Gardner, Ronald 

Gates, John 

Gawley, David 

Gellatly, Donald 

Gerow, Edward 

Gill, William 

Gladwish, James 

Graham, Donald 

Graham, J. 

Granton, Leo 

Gray, Wallace 

Graystone, R.A. 

Green, Thomas 

Greenberg, Syd 

Greer, C.R. 

Greer, Steven 

Grover, Colin 

Gundry, John 

Gurd, John 

Tillsonburg 

London 

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Thamesville 

Dobbington 

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St.Thomas 

Exeter 

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London 

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Ingersoll 

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Ingersoll 

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Wingham 

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London 

Harriston 

London 

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Sparta 

London 

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Crediton 

London 

Listowel 

Ingersoll 

London 

Tiverton 

London 

London 

St.Thomas 

Petrolia 

London 

London 

London 

St.Thomas 

London 

Aylmer 

Strathroy 

London 

London 

Dorchester 

Hambly, William 

Harris, A.S. 

Harrison, Murray 

Hart, Donald 

Hart, Robert 

Hayman, Donald 

Haynes, Morley 

Hayward, Mark 

Hearn, Victor 

Henry, Randall 

Hessey, Michael 

Hill, Terrence 

Hobbs, George 

Hodge, Larry 

Hodgins, Donald 

Hofer, Siegrfried 

Hoggard, Keith 

Holborn, Norman 

Horton, Charles 

Hoskin, Douglas 

Hougen, Melvin 

Howden, John 

Hudson, Glenn 

Hughes, Ken 

Hugill, Robert 

Hunt, Donald 

Hurrell, Bertie 

Hutton, Enos 

Jackson, Gregory 

Jagoe, Paul 

Jeffery, Dennis 

Johnson, G.G. 

Johnson, Verne 

Johnston, Robert 

Jones, Marvin 

Kalia, Ramesh 

Kavanagh, William 

Kinnin, Edward 

Knupp, Glen 

Kuhlmann, Ernhard 

Kyle, William 

Lane, William 

Lang, Gary 

Lang, William 

Lasenby, Stuart 

Laszewski, David 

Layland, George 

Lemaich, John 

Lewis, Cecil 

Liabotis, Gus 

Littlejohn, Disney 

Loftus, Paul 

Long, Andrew 

Loomis, William 

Lovell, Donald 

Luxton, Robert 

Lyle, Ronald 

London 

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Wyoming 

Arkona 

London 

London 

Tillsonburg 

St.Marys 

London 

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Thamesford 

London 

Woodstock 

Straffordville 

Bayfield 

London 

St.Thomas 

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Forest 

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Zurich 

Bayfield 

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London 

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Ingersoll 

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Ailsa Craig 

London 

Aylmer 

London 

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St.Marys 

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Thedford 

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Goderich 

Mount Forest 

Lucan 

London 

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London 

Ailsa Craig 

London 

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London 


Lynk, Ehman 

Macdonald, Robert 

Macintyre, James 

Mackay, Donald 

Malizia, Dr. Mario 

Malpage, Douglas 

Martin, Kenneth 

Mason, Harold 

McBeath, Wilson 

McConnell, Douglas 

McCrimmon, Ian 

McDermid, Thomas 

McFarlane, Arthur 

McGregor, Robert 

McGugan, Hugh 

McIntyre, Ross 

McKay, Lewis 

McKay, William 

McKay, William 

McKee, Donald 

McKellar, Ian 

McKenzie, Morris 

McKnight, Ronald 

McLean, Jack 

McMurachy, David 

McNaughton, Harry 

McNaughton, Robert 

Mcphail, Donald 

McSkimmings, Richard 

Meadwell, Don 

Middlemiss, William 

Mitchell, Leeland 

Monroe, John 

Moor, Herbert 

Moore, Richard 

More, Chad 

Morgan, Douglas 

Morgan, Peter 

Morriss, Richard 

Muill, Daniel 

Mullen, Paul 

Murdoch, N.S. 

Nelms, Vernon 

Neve, James 

Nevill, L. Jack 

Nickerson, Raymond 

Ohalloran, Arthur 

Oliphant, Robert 

Oneil, Douglas 

Osborne, Garrick 

Osmond, Roy 

Owen, Alan 

Palmer, John 

Parfrey, John 

Pargeter, Jim 

Park, William 

Parker, Robert 

BRINGING A SMILE TO 

CHILDRENS FACES 

London 

London 

Belmont 

Ingersoll 

London 

London 

Dorchester 

London 

Ingersoll 

London 

London 

St.Thomas 

London 

St.Marys 

Mitchell 

St.Thomas 

London 

London 

Lakeside 

Simcoe 

London 

London 

St.Marys 

London 

St.Marys 

London 

Arva 

Harriston 

London 

London 

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London 

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Lucan 

London 

London 

Clinton 

London 

St.Thomas 

St.Thomas 

London 

London 

Glencoe 

London 

London 

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Woodstock 

St.Thomas 

London 

Tillsonburg 

London 

St.Thomas 

Thamesford 

London 

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London 

Patrick, Calvin 

Payne, Frederick 

Pedden, Archibald 

Pelesh, Peter 

Pembleton, Donald 

Peters, Edward 

Peterson, Daniel 

Petrie, Scott 

Petrisor, Dr. Allan 

Petronis, Bernie 

Petrowski, Victor 

Phillips, Charles 

Polci, Gary 

Pole, Charles 

Pollock, William 

Potter, Brett 

Potter, James 

Potter, Orley 

Procunier, Donald 

Procunier, William 

Pyke, Franklyn 

Radloff, Dean 

Ragin, Murray 

Read, Cyril 

Redman, Fred 

Reeve, Glenn 

Reeves, Edward 

Reinhardt, Hans 

Richards, Charles 

Ricketts, Stephen 

Road, Adrian 

Roberts, Thomas 

Robertson, Grerar 

Roden, Keith 

Rodgers, Lloyd 

Ross, J.A. 

Routley, Larry 

Rouw, Tony 

Rudy, Robert 

Rushton, W.A. 

Saunders, Ronald 

Sewell, Ronald 

Shanahan, Paul 

Shaw, George 

Shaw, John 

Sherk, D.C. 

Shiell, Robert 

Sinclair, Fred 

Skinner, Timothy 

Sloman, David 

Sloman, Peter 

Smith, David 

Smith, William 

Sommers, Kenneth 

Speake, Victor 

Speir, Donald 

Squires, Bill 

Tillsonburg 

Strathroy 

Strathroy 

London 

London 

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St.Thomas 

London 

Woodstock 

London 

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Straffordville 

London 

London 

Strathroy 

St.Thomas 

Wyoming 

St.Thomas 

London 

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Clinton 

London 

Goderich 

London 

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Ilderton 

London 

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Woodstock 

Stratford 

London 

Tillsonburg 

London 

Grand Bend 

Morpeth 

Tavistock 

Ilderton 

London 

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Watford 

St.Thomas 

Tillsonbrrg 

Cottam 

London 

Bright 

London 

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Ingersoll 

Thorndale 

London 

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London 

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Stacpoole, R.A. 

Stankevich, Bernard 

Stanlake, E.B. 

Steen, Ralph 

Stewart, Allan 

Stewart, Douglas 

Storey, Ken 

Strain, Stuart 

Strong, Brian 

Sumner, John 

Sutherland, James 

Swayze, Robert 

Sweet, Timothy 

Thompson, Steven 

Tibando, Raymond 

Ticknor, Robert 

Todd, Earl 

Townshend, Rtrev 

Tri-County Insurance 

Tucker, Stephen 

Urquhart, George 

Vanslack, George 

Vanstone, William 

Verwolf, Cornelis 

Vize, William 

Wake, Donald 

Wales, Douglas 

Walls, J.H. 

Ward, Robert 

Warwick, Harold 

Washburn, Robert 

Watson, Charles 

Watt, Stewart 

Webber, Leslie 

Webster, Donald 

Weir, William 

Welch, Brenton 

Wilhelm, Robert 

Wilker, Nelson 

Wilkie, James 

Williams, Fred 

Wilson, Andrew 

Wilson, David 

Wise, John 

Worsley, Brian 

Wright, W.D. 

Yeo, Al 

Yoworski, Robert 

Yours in Faith, 

Charlie Pole 

Camel Coach President 

St.Thomas 

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Grand Bend 

London 

St. Marys 

Stratford 

Wiarton 

London 

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Tillsonburg 

Grand Bend 

London 

London 

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Bayfield 

Waterford 

St. Marys 

London 

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Tillsonburg 

Aylmer 

Woodstock 

Stratford 

Tillsonburg 

Kingsville 

London 

London 

London 

Exeter 

London 

London 

St. Marys 

Stratford 

London 

London 

London 

Forest 

Clinton 

London 

Clinton 

London 

Salford 


Notice of motion... 

I will move or cause to be moved at the next Mocha stated meeting that... 

1. Section 10.1 of our bylaws (fee for 

conferring degree) be changed from 

$300 to $375 

2. Section 10.3 (annual dues) the annual 

dues to Mocha Temple (not including 

hospital levy or per capita tax to Imperial) 

be changed to $71 

Submitted by Noble Barry Snider, Chief Rabban 

Ken Sommers 

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Litigation & Negotiations, Real Estate Law, 

Wills & Powers of Attorney, Estate Planning, 

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Omar Temple 111 

Daughters of the Nile 

by Audrey J. Stubbs 

Message from Queen Fran Hustler 

Thrills! excitement! Simply 

fantastic!, as Queen Fran of 

Omar No. 111, we have a 

plan," Omar will shine in 

2009". 

Special Thanks to 

Illustrious Sir Potentate 

Kevin Wilson, and the 

Divan, and their Ladies, 

for their attendance at our 

installation ceremonies. 

Our goals include friendship, and fun as we 

direct our sincere support, and efforts to our 

charity, The Shrine Children. We as Canadian 

Temples of the Daughters of the Nile, celebrate 

our great achievement, that of being "First" to 

reach the 3 Million Dollar donation level to 

Shriner's Hospitals. A Commemorative 

Ceremony will be held this summer at the 

Montreal Hospital, and a plaque will be placed 

to honor this great achievement. 

We are so proud of this endeavor. 

Our theme this year is "Autumn's Splendor", 

and in June 2009, Omar No. 111 achieve 

another First as we host the Supreme Session, 

in London, and Supreme Royal Queen Vesta 

Marshall, will be crowned Supreme Queen of 

all Temples of the Daughters of the Nile. 

Noble John (Jack) Spence Named Honouree 

for the 2009 Mocha Spring Ceremonial 

Congratulations Vesta!, 

watch out for falling 

Maple Leaves, which will 

be falling all around us, as 

we transform London, the 

Forest City, into London 

the Autumn Maple City for 2009 

Please join Queen Fran Hustler at the 

Montreal Hospital. Travel in the comfort and 

relaxation of Via Rail from London to 

Montreal. 

Train leaves London Friday July 16th. at 7:49 

AM, and Arrive in Montreal at 5:04 PM 

The Montreal Main Train Station is located in 

the lower level of the Fairmont Queen 

Elizabeth Hotel, making check-in so easy.(no 

Taxi required) 

The Shrine Hospital is located 2.5 miles from 

the Hotel and a Saturday morning visit has 

been arranged, which of course leaves us 

plenty of time shop, explore the City, and 

enjoy the sights. 

Boarding the train for the home trip will take 

place on Sunday July 19th. at 11:45 AM, and 

you will be back in London before 9:00 PM. 

Come and enjoy. 

Pr. Badoius and Don 

Officers 2009 

Install Board 

Pr. Royal 

Pr. Tirgah 

Noble Wilbur Tofflemire Named Honouree 

for the 2009 Mocha Spring Ceremonial 


Spring Ceremonial 

L E A M I N G T O N , O N T . 

Friday, June 12th& 

2009 

Saturday, June 13th 

HOSTED BY — Sun Parlour Shrine Club 

SCHEDULE 

of 

EVENTS 


Friday, June 12 

at Leamington Marina Pavillion 

5:00-7:00 p.m. Candidates Registration 

5:00-8:00 p.m. Fish Fry 

8:00-12:00 p.m. Dancing 

Saturday, June 13 

at Leamington Kinsman Recreational Complex (Heinz Arena) 

8:00-9:00 a.m. Candidates Registration 

9:30 a.m. Temple Opens...Presentations, etc. (Ladies Invited) 

10:45 a.m. Transportation for Ladies to Pelee Days Inn for Luncheon 

(Transportation to parade route at 1:30 p.m.) 

11:00 - 12:00 p.m. Nobles First Section 

12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Nobles and Candidates Luncheon 

1:00 p.m. Transportation to Parade Lineup (Candidates and Ladies) 

2:00 p.m. Parade-from Roma Club, west on Seacliff Drive, right on Erie 

St., left on Georgia St., left on Sherk St. to Recreation Complex 

3:30 p.m. Nobles Second Section (Recreation Complex) 

5:00 p.m. Fezzing Ceremony (Recreation Complex) Ladies 

7:00 p.m. Potentate’s Bash at Roma Club (NOTE: bus pick up for Ladies 

from three major hotels and Rec. Ctr. only - Pelee Days Inn, 

Comfort Inn, Howard Johnson’s) 


Accomodations 

PELEE DAYS INN - FULL 

to check for cancellations 

Tel: 519-326-8646 

Toll Free: 1-800-300-2696 

COMFORT INN - FULL 

to check for cancellations 

Tel: 519-326-9071 

Toll Free: 1-800-4choice 

HOWARD JOHNSON’S 

(Formally Ramada) 

Rooms Available 

Tel: 519-325-0260 

$100 per night (2 nights) 

$125 for one night 

TOWN n’ COUNTRY 

Tel: 519-326-4425 

Rooms Available $75/night 

SUN PARLOUR MOTEL 

Tel: 519-326-4452 

Rooms Available $75/night 

ADAMS GOLDEN ACRES 

Tel: 519-733-6531 

Rooms Available $69/night and up 

438 County Rd. 20, Kingsville, ON 

ERIE SHORES B&B 

Tel: 519-326-2936 

$90 per night, tax included with 

full breakfast 

STURGEON WOODS CAMPGROUND 

Tel: 519-325-1156 

Tickets 

NOBLE - CANDIDATE 

LUNCHEON 

$15 

(Broasted Chicken, Potatoes, 

Coleslaw, Buns, Coffee) 

LADIES LUNCHEON 

(Lady Barbara’s Favourite) 

$25 

FISH FRY 

(Yellow Perch, Frech Fries, $15 

Coleslaw, Tea, Coffee) 

POTENTATE’S BASH 

(Roast Beef, City Chicken, Penne, 

$30 

Vegetables, Salad, Buns, Dessert, Coffee, Tea) 

LEAMINGTON, ONTARIO 

Albuna Townline 

Inquiries Contact 

General Chairman 

NOBLE 

Tel: 519-839-4089 

JOHN (BUD) JACKSON Fax: 519-839-6194 

email: budmar@gosfieldtel.com 

Registration Form 

Cheque payable to “Mocha Spring Ceremonial 2009” 

Mail to: Noble Jim Valley, 900 Bayview Ave., 

Kingsville, ON N9Y 3M2 Tel: 519-733-9374 

NAME: 

Wilkinson Dr. 

Talbot St. 

Oak St. 

ADDRESS: 

PHONE #: 

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MOCHA NEWS May 2009 Page 27 

5 

7 

Sherk St. 

Hwy 20 (Seacliffe Dr.) 

To Kingsville 

8 

Erie St. 

Georgia St. 

Parade Route - Roma Club 

parking lot, Seacliffe Dr. to 

Erie St. to Georgia St. to 

Sherk St. to Leamington 

Kinsmen Rec. Complex 

4 

Hwy 77 

To 401 

12 

11 

2 

6 

Bevel Line 

Robson Rd. 

3 

1 Pelee Days Inn 

2 Roma Club 

3 Marina & Pavillion 

4 Comfort Inn 

Leamington Kinsmen 

5 

Recreation Complex 

6 Town n’ Country Motel 

7 Sunparlour Motel 

8 Howard Johnson’s 

Sturgeon Woods 

9 

Campground 

10 Erie Shores B&B 

11 Shopping Mall 

12 Uptown Shopping 

1 

10 

9 

Mersea Rd.

ANNUAL REPORT 

SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN - ERIE 

January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008 

The year 2008 began with the Shriners Hospitals for 

Children – Erie, facing numerous challenges. The 

absence of full-time pediatric orthopedic surgeons 

and a workforce reduction of 39 full-time equivalent 

employees in January saw the hospital focus on new 

operational strategies and procedures. Quality 

outpatient, inpatient and rehab medical services 

continued to be provided to the thousands of children 

served by the facility. In fact, 2008 saw a record 

number of new patients accepted for medical care at 

the Erie Shriners Hospital and other key volumes 

increased as well. 

PROGRAMS AND SERVICES 

In January, William F. Schrantz, M.D., a pediatric 

orthopedic surgeon on staff at the Philadelphia 

Shriners Hospitals for Children, began seeing 

patients at the Erie Shriners Hospital three days a 

week. In addition, Joao Tavares, M.D., who retired in 

July 2005 as the hospital’s assistant chief of staff, 

returned part-time to assist with patient care. Along 

with Karl Frankovitch, M.D., emeritus chief of staff, 

Kerry Armet, M.D., the hospital’s full-time 

pediatrician, and numerous part-time physicians from 

the region, the Erie Shriners Hospital continued to 

provide specialized orthopedic care to its patients. 

In fact, many of the key volume statistics for 2008 

reflected increases from 2007. For example, during 

2008, there were 11,401 patient visits to the hospital’s 

Outpatient areas, up from 10,784 in 2007. The rehab 

areas also maintained busy schedules, seeing more 

that 4,800 patient visits in physical therapy and more 

than 2,600 patient visits in occupational therapy (both 

increases over 2007). 

Some 600 surgeries were performed in 2008 and the 

Radiology Department conducted more than 7,800 

procedures (decreases from 2007). 

New patient applications approved in 2008 set a hospital 

record of 2,511. This broke the previous record 

of 2,383 set in 2006 and surpassed the 2007 figure of 

2,263 new applications. 

PATIENT SATISFACTION 

Patient satisfaction has always been of the utmost 

importance at Shriners Hospitals for Children – Erie. 

Like all Shriners Hospitals, Erie uses the Press Ganey 

company to gather patient satisfaction scores. 

Press Ganey is the premier patient satisfaction 

survey company and is used by hospitals throughout 

the United States. 

Although the staff faced many challenges in 2008, 

patient satisfaction scores remained high. The 

overall year-end scores for the Erie Shriners Hospital 

continued to be exceptional for both inpatient and 

outpatient services. 

On the inpatient side, scores were particularly high in 

such areas as nursing care, room cleanliness, staff 

courtesy, physician care, discharge process, patient 

privacy issues and recommending the hospital to 

others. 

Outpatient services scored well in many areas such 

as patient privacy, facility comfort, friendliness of the 

staff, radiology services, technical skills of the staff 

and likelihood of recommending the hospital to 

others. 

The Erie Shriners Hospital adopted the industry-wide 

emphasis on patient safety and infection control, 

initiating programs and practices to enhance staff 

understanding of these key issues. These efforts 

created not only a safe environment for children, but 

resulted in a hospital acquired infection rate of less 

than 1%. 

SOUND FISCAL MANAGEMENT 

For the fourth year in a row, donations to the Erie 

Shriners Hospital topped the $1 million mark in 2008, 

with the hospital receiving $1.1 million in funds. This 

success is a direct result of the fund-raising efforts of 

the 13 Shrine Centers affiliated with the Erie hospital, 

as well as community fund-raising programs, grants, 

estate planning and ongoing community awareness 

activities. 

In 2008, the Erie Shriners Hospital had a total budget 

of $15,303,651. Hard work combined with sound 

fiscal management allowed the hospital to successfully 

meet the needs of our patients and families. 

Medical excellence and fiscal stewardship continue 

to be emphasized at Shriners Hospitals for Children - 

Erie. As the staff seeks new ways to do things 

better, they remain committed to seeing that the 

patients receive the best medical care available in a 

family-centered environment. Everyone continues to 

work with the Shriners and community groups to 

enhance contributions to the hospital and identify 

children who may benefit from its services. 

At the Shriners Hospitals for Children, Erie, the spirit 

of commitment and team work has never been 

stronger. 

Bob Howden, 

MS Director of Public Relations 

Shriners Hospitals for Children, Erie 

(814) 875-8782 


The Story of the 

"Editorial 

Without 

Words" 

The photo known as the "Editorial Without Words" is probably one of the 

best recognized symbols of Shriners Hospitals, yet it was taken almost by 

accident. Randy Dieter, the photographer, recalled that in 1970, he had 

been on assignment covering Hadi Temple's annual outing for 

handicapped children at the now-defunct Mesker Amusement Park in 

Evansville, Indiana. 

"I was taking shots of the midway and was using my telephone lens," 

Dieter said. "I saw a local Shriner walking by carrying a little girl in one 

hand and her crutches in the other. My camera wouldn't fire. Then they 

were too close for my lens. I ran past them, but the camera jammed. I had 

to take my last shot as they walked by. It was the end of the roll. If I had 

to think about it, I wouldn't have come up with something like that. Fate 

guides you. 

"It still seems unreal," said Bobbi Jo Wright, the little girl in the photo. "I 

have many wonderful memories of the years I was a patient at the St. 

Louis Shriners Hospital and remember all the fun activities. I was born 

with cerebral palsy, which resulted in many orthopaedic problems that 

made walking difficult. I had many surgeries at the St. Louis Hospital. 

They greatly improved my ability to walk." 

Bobbi Jo received her B.A. in English from Anderson University. She is 

active in her church and teaches Sunday School. "I use a cane when I go 

shopping," she said. "If I'm walking on grassy areas, I use crutches." 

Today, the famous photo is an integral part of the Shriners Hospitals 

logo, and has been reproduced on stained-glass windows, mosaics, tie 

tacs, pins, and in statues. A larger-than-life replica of the "Editorial 

Without Words" stands outside the International Shrine Headquarters 

building in Tampa. Photographer Randy Dieter presently serves as 

graphics editor for the Kentucky Post. 

The Shriner who was unexpectedly immortalized carrying Bobby Joe was 

Al Hortman. Formerly of Evansville and now living in Georgia. Above in 

the original photo is Hortman's daughter, Laura, who was herself a 

patient at the Shriners Hospital in St. Louis. After Laura began receiving 

treatment at Shriners, Hortman jointed the Shrine. 


LONDON SHRINERS’ 

Mocha Motor Corps 6th Annual Shride 

Motorcycle Charity Ride 

for Children 

Supporting the Mocha Shriners Paediatric Orthopaedic Telemedicine Service and Shriners Hospitals/Charities 

Sunday, August 23, 2009 

Donate $35 or Ride 

FREE with $100 

in Pledges 

Pledge forms available at 

the Mocha Shrine Centre 

468 Colborne St., London 

just north of Queen St. 

or 

Register Online 

at 

www.shride.com 

EVERYONE WELCOME! 

Bring another couple or a group and enjoy the ride together! 

Ride begins at 

the Womens & Childrens Hospital 

(now under construction) 

at LHSC Victoria Hospital, Wellington Rd. at Baseline 

 

Free coffee and bagels 

SHRIDE Departure 

Ride through beautiful Southwestern Ontario 

1:30pm - 5:00pm prizes, refreshments, entertainment 

Mocha Shrine Centre 

Free Barbeque lunch for all riders 

 


KITCHENER 


AROUND 

AROUND 

AROUND 

AROUND 

"Deepest 

Thanks from 

the bottom of 

my heart, Ann" 

Nobles, my family and I 

wish to extend a heartfelt 

thanks to each and 

everyone, for all the 

cards, phone calls, visits 

and flowers. Thanks also 

for the beautiful floral 

arrangements at the 

service, from the Past 

Potentates, and also from the Divan. We are also so 

grateful for the generous and plentiful donations made to 

the Shrine, and to the Children's Hospitals, this was 

Dave's wish and he would have been very moved by your 

endeavors. 

The Shrine family meant so much to us, and added so 

much depth, to our lives. 

A special thanks to Dimitri and Helen for the lovely 

reception held after the service. 

Thank you all for enriching Dave's time with us. 

God Bless Ann Sloman and family 

The ladies keep the office running smoothly 

L-R Susan Rock, Jody Axford, Sharron Miller

May, 2009 - Mocha Shriners

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