February, 2010 - Mocha Shriners

February 2010 2/2/10 9:01 AM Page 1 

VOL. 33 NO. 1 LONDON, ONTARIO FEBRUARY 2010 

PM #40010349 

Barry, Cheryl, Tori 

& Aaron Snider


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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: 519-672-7723 Lounge: 519-672-2043 

ELECTED DIVAN 2010 

Potentate: Barry Snider 519-885-2076 

barry.snider@sympatico.com Lady Cheryl 

Chief Rabban: Jack Cummins 519-353-5556 

hicumming@brucetelecom.com Lady Helen 

Assistant Rabban: David Ficklin 519-451-6724 

ficks@rogers.com Lady Pat 

High Priest & Prophet: Rob Parker 519-680-0032 

parkerrob@rogers.com Lady Deb 

Oriental Guide: Gary Maycock 519-353-4808 

gmaycock@bmts.com Lady Ann 

Treasurer: Dave Fahrner, PP 519-641-4998 

fahrner@sympatico.ca Lady Susan 

Recorder: Jeff Brown 519-285-2042 

2.browns@rogers.com Lady Lynne 

APPOINTED 

First Ceremonial Master: Jim Thomsen 519-495-1882 

jimmyjobillybob@rogers.com Lady Deb 

Second Ceremonial Master: David Astle 519-537-3355 

david.astle@sympatico.ca Lady Judy 

Director: Tommy Hill 519-268-2409 

hill@sympatico.ca Lady Cheryl 

Marshall: Craig Kealey 519-389-4187 

craig.kealey@brucepower.com Lady Sue 

Captain of the Guard: Don Moeser 519-576-3257 

donmoeser@rogers.com Lady Brenda 

Guard: Lloyd Wiebe 519-623-1671 

noblewiebe@gmail.com Lady Bonnie 

POTENTATE’S APPOINTMENTS 

Chaplain/Donor Relations: Rev. Canon Michael Farr 

519-396-8284 morkfarr@bmts.com Lady Kathleen 

Assistant Chaplain: Rev. Gordon Simmons 519-344-1983 

simmons.gord@gmail.com 

Chief Aide: Rollie Galbraith 519-653-4444 

jeanrol@conestoga.net Lady Jeannie 

Mocha News Editor: Dennis Cook 519-842-3064 

thecooks@sympatico.ca Lady Diane 

Mocha News Advertising & Promotion: John Davidson 

519-657-1303 cell: 519-639-8349 

johndavidson@rogers.com Lady Cathy 

Attorney: C. Fred MacKewn Jr. 519-672-2171 x228 

fmackewn@mwk.on.ca 

Financial Review: John Rozeluk 519-471-6900 

john@rozelukandcompany.ca Lady Joanne 

Inside Facility Manager: Bent ANdersen 519-672-7408 

krisandbent@porchlight.ca Lady Kris 

Outside Facility Manager: Jim MacFadden 519-660-0185 

jimandmarilynmcf@sympatico.ca Lady Marilyn 

Pubic Relations: Paul Smith 519-637-3396 

pjsmith@pjsmithassoc.ca Lady Terry 

Piper: Wilson McBeath 519-485-3496 

Photographer: Randy Dunlop 519-264-2964 

rdphoto@rogers.com Lady Valerie 

Insurance: Paul Shillignton, Jim Sutherland, 

John Wise, C. Fred Mackewn 

The 2010 Mocha 

Installation has 

been completed 

and it is hard to 

express my gratitude 

to the many 

who attended. 

The warm wishes 

and extremely 

generous words 

that were shared 

with Cheryl and I made it a very 

touching and memorable night. Rather 

than unintentionally slight anyone, may 

I offer to all a heartfelt thank you. 

Now the real works begins. I envision a 

new beginning for those now in the fraternity 

and those who would consider 

joining our ranks. There are many critical 

issues we need to address, and with 

your help, I am prepared to offer solutions 

for the greater good of Mocha. 

I believe that change is necessary, and I 

commit to you that I have the courage 

to initiate substantive and reasonable 

change while at the same time 

maintaining those same principles that 

have made us great. 

Always remember this: If we do what 

we have always done - we will get what 

we have always gotten! 

However, no matter how much each and 

every one of us loves this great 

fraternity, we cannot overlook the need 

to conduct it as a business and also a fraternity 

that mirrors the times we live in. 

There are financial responsibilities to 

Potentate’s Report 

be considered concerning the costs of 

running our beautiful building. Our 

expenses have risen dramatically and 

our revenues have equally decreased. 

Part of the reason is that our dues and 

fees are not current with the rising 

economy, more than likely because we 

did not want to place another barrier to 

gaining new members and keeping 

current members. However, this cannot 

continue, and the solution lies either in 

raising dues or in doing a much better 

job of bringing new members into our 

fraternity. 

We will not always agree on the issues, 

but I assure each of you that all 

decisions that I make will be intended 

to make Mocha more contemporary to 

the time in which we are living and also 

better positioned for future success. 

The good of this fraternity must 

transcend all personal thoughts, ideas 

or opinions. 

I hope in some small way I can give 

back to each of you, Mocha and the 

Shrine and continue to make us the 

number one fraternal organization who 

continue to help children, remembering 

to have FUN while never forgetting our 

Masonic principles of 

brotherly love, relief and 

truth. 

Lets make 2010 a beary, 

beary good year 

Yours in the Faith 

Barry Snider, Potentate 

Mocha Shriners 

ATTENTION 

ALL CLUBS AND UNITS 

The Mocha Office is requesting a schedule of 

bookings from all the clubs and units of Mocha 

for their regular meetings, special events, etc.. 

as soon as possible. Our calendar is quickly 

filling up for 2010 and we want to accommodate 

each club or unit as best as possible. 

Please submit your dates and room choices in 

writing by email mochashriners1@rogers.com, 

fax 519-672-7723 or drop into the office. 

For those clubs and units that 

have already done so – THANK YOU!! 

Page 2 February 2010 MOCHA NEWS


Recorder’s Corner 

by Jeff Brown 

Another Christmas Season has come and 

gone and I hope everyone had an opportunity 

to enjoy the season to its fullest. We are 

now looking forward to the onset of spring 

(the sooner the better, I hope) and renewed 

vigour in fundraising efforts for our 

approved philanthropies. 

Donations for the Shrine Hospitals for Children were down significantly 

in 2009 and that could be a reflection of the downturn in 

our economy among other things. But despite all the doom and 

gloom, we had some good news that our Telemedicine project is 

well ahead of schedule. Our Patient Transportation Fund is 

holding its own for the time being and we hope this situation will 

improve this coming year. Additional guidelines for payments from 

this Fund will be issued this year to ensure everyone knows more 

about the ground rules, including our patient families. 

Membership dues continue to roll in for 2010 and although there 

has been a good response, we still have an unacceptable number 

of Nobles facing suspension again this year. There does not seem 

to be any consistent reason for this so we will need to redouble our 

efforts through our Membership Committee to reverse this trend. 

We welcomed our new Potentate, Illustrious Sir Barry Snider at his 

Installation on January 8th to be our leader in the 102nd year of 

Mocha Shriners. His inaugural speech was very noteworthy and 

I'm sure the over 200 guests present that evening were duly 

Chaplain’s Chat 

Dear Nobles, 

A few short days ago our Potentate 

Barry Snider in his inaugural address 

spoke of the importance of working 

together to build up our fraternity and to 

accomplish the goals that we hope to 

achieve. In an age where there appears 

to be a lot of "me-ism", it is all the more 

important to remember the words of 

John F. Kennedy, whom I will 

paraphrase by saying, "Ask not what the Shrine can do for you, but 

ask what you can do for the Shrine." 

In the letters of Paul to the early church, notably in Romans 12, 1 

Corinthians 12, and Ephesians 4, he speaks of the importance of 

unity and working together. He likens the membership to the 

human body and says that every member is integral to the body as 

a whole, even those parts that are not seen. I would suggest that 

impressed with his 

candour and vision for 

Mocha in 2010. We all 

need to work together 

in achieve the goals 

before us this year. 

Congratulations are due 

to all the members of the 

Divan installed that night especially our newest member, Oriental 

Guide, Noble Gary Maycock from Paisley, ON. 

Our winter season will see your elected Divan carrying out a busy 

schedule of Installations and Club & Unit visits over the next few 

months. We will also be having a Club & Unit Information Day on 

March 27th to give all our Clubs and Units an opportunity to get 

together and learn first hand some of the rules, protocols and 

details that affect us as Shriners. It also gives you the chance to 

bring in your questions and hopefully create a meaningful dialogue 

for all to learn from during the day. More details will follow. 

Let's continue to work together to achieve our goals in 

2010. Hard work and perseverance will 

pay dividends for us all in the end. 

Remember, as our Imperial 

Potentate Jack Jones says, “UNITY 

WINS”! 

the Noble who works quietly behind the scenes is just as important 

as the visible high profile member and needs to be recognized and 

encouraged by being heard and listened to. Often times, such quiet 

members have excellent ideas that are ignored. I did a 

funeral a while ago for a quiet Noble who was greatly admired by 

the local school systems because he was the quiet face of the Shrine 

who built a relationship with teachers and students alike by 

collecting pop cans and speaking at the schools. At his memorial 

service staff and students were present to pay tribute. A man with 

no children of his own had tens of children. Each Shriner is 

important; each has a role to play. Everyone is an important part 

of the body and must do his part. The Divan cannot do its work 

without the support of the membership. The work cannot be completed 

without the support of each noble and each noble must be, 

like my friend, an ambassador, an example to the world. May each 

of us do our part in serving our God, our family, our country, and 

our fraternity always bearing in mind that we are one in the body. 

Shalom 

Gordon Simmons 

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❖ Erie Bus Trip 

❖ My Little Can 

❖ Info on Imperial Session 

❖ Imperial Plan for Haiti 

Dennis 

COOK 

editor 

Nobles: 

As I write this article January is pretty well behind 

us, and as a Truck Driver, I would have to say this 

winter has been excellent so far, and maybe we can 

keep it that way. 

I sincerely hope everyone had a good Christmas 

and New Year, and that all are enjoying good health. 

I sure appreciate the Clubs and Units who are 

forwarding articles to me, my job would be in 

jeopardy without your input, in this issue you will 

see a request from the girls in the Office asking 

Clubs and Units to give them information about 

upcoming events in your respective areas, please 

respond to their request. 

On a different note my Father Walter Cook will be 

receiving his well deserved 50 year pin on Sat. 

Feb.13/2010 in Frederick Lodge No. 217 in Delhi, 

at 10:00 am. Please attend if you are able. 

Nobles I hope you are planning to attend the 

Imperial Session in Toronto this year (more info 

inside this issue,) and if you are going I have a 

room for the week, with Twin Beds, and if you need 

to stay a night or two, or whatever, please give 

me a call, and we can work out a satisfactory 

agreement. 

Keep those Cards, Letters, and E-mails coming. 

Dennis 

Upcoming Mocha Events 

SHRINERS 

Potentates Ball April 24, 2010 

Spring Ceremonial June 4 & 5, 2010 

Mocha Vegas Getaway October 14-17, 2010 

FEBRUARY 

Feb 12 Alumini Installation Mocha 

Feb 18-20 GLSA Rockford, IL 

Feb. 27 NoN Supreme Queen London Hilton 

MARCH 

March 10 Stated Meeting Mocha 

March 21 Daughters of Nile Dufferin Hall, 

Installation 

London 

March 27 Mocha Club Info Mocha 

Seminar 

APRIL 

April 12 Pal Mocha Inst. OV Palmerston 

Legion 

April 15 Aylmer OV Aylmer 

Masonic Lodge 

April 16 London SC Shrimpfest Mocha 

April 19 Bruce Inst. OV Governors Inn 

April 22 Stratford Avon OV Army Navy 

Stratford 

April 24 Mocha Potentates Ball London Hilton 

MAY 

May 1 Stratford Avon Stratford Arena 

Chicken BBQ 

May 7 Lambton Official Visit Sarnia 

Masonic Lodge 

May 10 Waterloo OV Waterloo 

Masonic Lodge 

Lots of articles from Clubs 

and Units. Lots of pictures. 

❖ Thanks from Children’s 

Health Foundation 

❖ Meet the New Divan 

❖ Request for Upcoming Events 

from the Girls in the Office 



Every child looks forward to waking up on Christmas 

morning. Year after year (just like Santa!) members 

of the Mocha Shriners visit Children's Hospital, 

London Health Sciences Centre, to deliver toys and 

ensure the kids can wake up with a smile! 

Thank you Mocha Shriners - for your generous 

spirits, and for your years of partnership with 

Children's Health Foundation and Children's 

Hospital. Your kindness brings much more than toys 

and games. Every year you give the gift of joy and 

laughter to kids and families who can't be home for 

the holidays. 

Submitted by Children's Health Foundation 

Members of the London Shrine Club and Mocha 

Concert Band Unit delivered toys this past Christmas 

with the help of Santa, the staff of Children's 

Hospital at London Health Sciences Centre, and 

special visitors from the Vancouver Organizing 

Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic 

Winter Games (VANOC). 

Visit to London 

Children’s Hospital 

Christmas Morning 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2010 Mocha 

Potentate Tie 

Get your custom made 

2010 Potentates tie 

Made exclusively for 


$25.00 each 

Available in regular 

or extra long 

All proceeds donated to 

MSPOTS 

Available from the Potentates office 

Call Barry Snider 

519 885-2076 

519 672-1391 

barry.snider@sympatico.ca 

or orders only can be taken through 

the Mocha office 

MOCHA MOTOR CORPS 

…is looking for 

new members! 

If you have an interest in becoming a 

member of the Mocha Motor Corps unit, one of 

Mocha's Great Parade units, plan to attend our spring 

“New Member Information Meeting and Parade Practice” 

Both Motorcycle Rider members who wish to join our 

Motorcycle parade group (any size/color motorcycle) and 

Social Members (non motorcycle riders) to assist with 

SHRIDE are welcome! 

Low annual dues. Uniforms provided. Great Fellowship. 

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Randy Henry, Secretary 

519-281-1301 randyhenry@rogers.com 



New Executive 

Tillsonburg Shrine Club 

L-R Nobles 

Pres. Bob Smith, 1st. 

Vice Bob Lozon, 2nd. 

Vice Jerry Rasokas, 

Treasurer Dave Dodsley, 

Trustee Don Millman, 

Sec. John Stanbridge. 

Tillsonburg Shrine 

Club Installation L-R 

Potentate Kevin Wilson, 

President Bob Smith. 

Being sworn in as 

Directors 

Shriners Hospitals for Children Pediatric Specialty Care 

Douglas E. Maxwell, President and CEO dmaxwell@shrinenet.org 

Shriners Hospitals for Children ~ Response to the Earthquake Disaster in Haiti 

Dear Nobles, 

As I am sure you are aware… Haiti received a 

devastating earthquake on Tuesday of last week. The 

next day, I had a request from our Philadelphia 

Hospital’s Chairman of the Board of Governors, 

(which currently has a clinical presence in the 

Caribbean), for permission to help the children from 

Haiti…and of course that was given. 

We also had one of our Boston surgeons, Dr. Robert 

Sheridan, down in Haiti doing “Humanitarian Work” 

when the quake occurred. Here is an excerpt from 

his message back to us via our Vice President of 

Medical Affairs…Dr. Peter Armstrong. 

Don’t we have “Great” people taking care of our 

children?… 

Our Shriners Hospitals will be helping the Children 

of Haiti by following the disaster management 

procedures as set forth by our Federal, State and 

local relief agencies, such as the Red Cross. 

Our Staff believes it is best that we participate in 

this relief effort as…“Receiving Hospitals”…for 

those children requiring…“post acute”… 

orthopedic pediatric care. 

Very soon…we expect our hospitals will start to be 

asked to accept patients from Haiti… “after their 

Dear Peter: 

There is a huge opportunity for SHC to help young 

Haitians, especially over the long haul. There will be 

large number of young amputees from this disaster. 

Most children with head and torso injuries have died. 

The survivors I'm seeing have devastating extremity 

injuries, usually isolated, that require amputation. 

No one in the world provides better care to young 

amputees than Shriners. Perhaps by creating a 

program to train Haitians in prosthetic fabrication 

and amputee training, SHC could make a unique and 

durable difference..I'd love to be part of such an 

effort. 

Best Regards, Rob 

initial care”… either in Haiti or some other primary 

trauma center… Shriners Hospitals is well 

prepared to participate in that next level of 

treatment. We expect these very needy children 

will come through the “Normal Humanitarian” 

channels… including via Haitian- American citizens. 

I ask all of you to continue to keep the people of 

Haiti in your thoughts and prayers during this most 

difficult time. 

Yours in the Faith, Douglas E. Maxwell 

Shriners Hospitals for Children 



What’s Happening in the Units! 

News from the Keystone Kops Unit 

The Keystone Kops the newest Unit established 

within Mocha Centre is still seeking 

recruits for its membership. 

Come join & enjoy the fun & fellowship to put 

a smile on the faces of children & seniors. 

Contact Chief Dean Bauer at 519.756.2670 or 

Sid Copperthwaite at 519.753.7319 

Many Thanks Dennis & a Very Happy New 

Year to you & yours. 

Yours in the Faith 

Sid Copperthwaite 

Greeters Unit 

On Thursday November 26/09 the Greeters Unit held their annual Christmas Dinner, and the Nobles and their 

Lady's enjoyed a wonderful meal prepared by that great purveyor of fine food Dimitri, and great fellowship in 

the Mocha Temple. 

At the election of Officers the following were elected: 

President: Ken Hill 

Vice Pres: Keith Hoggard 

Sec-Trea: Don Hodgins 

Directors: Dixon Winder & Jack Gurd 

Auditor: Ken Butler 

Appointments: 

Membership & Telephone: Dave Hopper 

Publicity: 

Steve Ricketts 

Special Funds: 

Jack Gurd 

Greeters & Parades: Dave Hopper 

We were also delighted to welcome Noble Jim Hignett, and 

Lady Nancy into our group.. We are always looking for new 

members if you are interested please call Dave Hopper at 

519-471-7851. 

Submitted by Noble Dave Ricketts 

Noble President Ken Hill and Lady Marion 

with new greeter Noble Jim Hignett 

and Lady Nancy. 

Mocha Greeters pose after Christmas Dinner. 

The Greeter's Ladies after Christmas 

dinner 2009 




Mocha Love Bugs 

Another year has passed and here we are 

in 2010 already. Once again we enjoyed a 

successful year selling the “Christmas 

Goodies” and promoting Shrinedom. 

Sincere thanks to all Love Bug members 

for their help at Elgin Mall and especially 

to Harold Fowler for his excellent 

organizing skills at the Mall. He has been 

doing this for our unit for approximately 20 years now 

and we thank him for his dedication. Herb Coleman 

once again was the “Super Salesman” of the unit. We 

don't know how he does it but he is tops in Cake sales 

once again. Mark Walker stores and delivers the cakes 

as well as keeps our “Bugs” in fine running order. Doug 

Walker does an excellent job organizing and obtaining 

Parades. Roy Pickard is our excellent secretary. 

President Harry Hewbank guided us through another 

successful year of parades and events and chaired our 

wonderful Christmas Party held in conjunction with the 

Clown Unit in St. Thomas. He has passed the 

President's gavel to Ross Crawford for this coming 

year. We pledge our support to Ross. I know we will 

continue to enjoy the fun and fellowship of this fine 

unit. 

We were all saddened at the passing of a long time and 

devoted member, Ed Banghart of St. Thomas. Our 

thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time. 

Regular monthly breakfast meetings are held on the 

first Saturday of every month, except January and 

February, at the New Sarum Diner where else but in 

downtown New Sarum. If you are interested in 

becoming a member or just want to find out more about 

us please contact Ross Crawford (President) at 

519-425-1966 or Roy Pickard (Secretary) at 519-773- 

5526 

Submitted by Bob Shier 

Concert Band 

Four members of Mocha's Concert Band played carols 

at London's Childrens' Hospital Christmas morning 

while our Shrine Santa delivered his gifts to the children. 

The Olympic torch along with members of the 

Olympic committee were also present for the children 

to see and enjoy. 

Nobles Dave Harding, and Ron Rohrer, at the Aylmer 

Santa Claus Parade, aboard a 1964 bicycle built for 

two, graciously donated for the parade by B/K Cycle 

works in Aylmer. 

Photo submitted by Bob Kristoff 

Left to right--Floyd James,Simon Swart, 

Rick McGhee, John Lloyd (front). 



Here’s What’s Happening in the Units! 

Mocha Road Runner 

With quick haste, 2009 has come to an end and the has also served as a 

Mocha Roadrunners have placed all their vehicles Board member on the 

safely away for the winter. Before the arrival of spring Tavistock Cheese and 

these cars will be serviced, repaired, polished and made Butter Company and as 

road worthy in order to entertain all parade onlookers. a Board member for the 

In the new year our unit will have something different South Easthope Mutual 

for our audiences to observe as we drive through our Insurance Company. 

confused formations. Noble Bill Porter has formulated 

a new car manouver, involving several cars, which is 

aimed at giving more entertainment for all. 

According to our Parade Chairman, Noble Ron 

McNicol, this has been our most profitable year to date. 

We were able to take part in 18 parades and 

unfortunately, failed to participate in only one due to a 

snowy road closure. 

In 2010 we expect our expert car builder, Noble Leon 

Roth to have another new vehicle ready for the 

pavement. Presently he is creating a Model T Hot Rod 

which is bound to be unique. 

During all our parades 

our Unit exhibits 

different types of 

automobiles. For example: 

Noble Bruce Davis 

keeps everyone on the 

straight and narrow by 

driving his black and 

white police car; Noble 

Paul Bryant delights all 

by racing around in a 

yellow Formula One 

Race car(see picture); 

Noble Glen Shackleton cheerfully, terrorizes all other 

drivers with his peacock blue tow truck. 

One of our cars definitely stands out in the parades 

because it is an “orange” Camaro (see picture). It is 

owned by Noble Jack Wettlaufer who resides in the 

Town of Tavistock with his wife of 44 years, Lady 

Claudette. Joining the Tavistock Lodge #609 in 1973, 

Jack went on to be Master in 1982 and then he 

completed the Scottish Rite in 1986. In 1987 Jack 

joined the Shrine and he became a Roadrunner Unit 

Member in 2003. 

Since the age of 15, Jack has been a farmer and has 

been accustomed to repairing machinery and this 

includes keeping his small Camaro humming. Along Please have 

with being a successful and busy farmer, and a noble, everything 

Jack and Claudette are parents of 2 boys and 1 girl. He 

Uniquely, Jack was with 

the Tavistock Volunteer 

Fire Department for 26 

years and served as 

Chief for 5 years; and he 

claimed that he never 

lost a foundation. 

The Mocha Roadrunners would like to congratulate 

Potentate Kevin Wilson and Lady Barb for a most 

successful and enjoyable year. Our congratulations 

are extended to Noble Barry Snider who has recently 

taken on the office of Potentate and to his Lady Cheryl. 

Our Unit will be available for you at any time 

throughout your upcoming year. 

Remember that the Mocha Roadrunners are always 

pleased to discuss our vehicles with you and to 

participate in your feztivities. 

Completed by Noble John Parker 

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More of What’s Happening in the Units! 

Waterloo Oriental Band 

Greetings Nobles! 

The Waterloo Oriental Band has completed another 

fantastic parade season! 

The 4km KW Santa Claus Parade on November 21st 

was the first in a string of great events (Ayr, Elmira, 

New Hamburg, St.Agatha and St.Clements). 

Unfortunately the usual melodious march through 

Milverton was cancelled this year when the parade was 

called due to weather. 

Lena Melnychuk, owner of the Queen's Tavern in Ayr, 

welcomed the band at the end of the Ayr Santa Claus 

Parade. The band even played a few songs much to the 

delight of the crowd of adults and children that had 

formed in the tavern. 

Later that day the annual dinner meeting (steak BBQ!) 

was held at the beautiful country estate of a most 

gracious host, Noble Richard Baechler. It was the 

perfect way to wind out the day. 

Front Cente: Lena Melnychuk and granddaughters. 

Front Row (L to R): Jeff Rankine, Bob Roth, Jack 

Mittelholtz, Tony Atkins, Kim McGeagh, Barry Tracey, 

Doug Fickling (Band Leader), Wooly Holmlund. Back 

Row (L to R): John Slack, Don Moeser, Rollie 

Galbraith, Klaus Burmeister, John Paynter, Richard 

Baechler, Carl Woods, Wilson Brown, George 

Whitelaw, Don McLeod, Chris Bradley, Art Ioannu, 

Bob Gregory, Watson Adams. Absent for photo: David 

Churchill, Steve Cooper, Jim Ford, Lloyd Hart, Terry 

Pook, Drew Rodgers, Barry Snider. 

Following the final parade in St. 

Clements on December 19th, the 

Nobles and Ladies were invited 

back to Noble Doug and Lady 

Sandra Fickling's residence for 

delicious hot chili, amazing 

homemade desserts, refreshments, 

and socialization. Nobles Tony 

Atkins and Jeff Rankine vied for 

the Guitar Hero Championship, but 

in the end Noble Bob Roth's 

daughter Courtney showed that 

youth does have some advantages, 

and can sometimes overcome old age and treachery! 

A special addition to the band this year was “Pooky the 

Clown” aka Noble Terry Pook. The crowds love him, 

especially the children! 

Overall it was 

a great season 

and the band 

is looking 

forward to the 

St. Patrick's 

Day Parade at 

the Listowel 

Paddyfest. The 

one sad note 

was the 

passing of 

our beloved 

brother and 

band member, 

Noble George 

Whitelaw. 

The Waterloo 

Oriental Band 

is looking for 

new members. 

No musical 

ability of any kind is required! If you have heard us you 

know this is not an exaggeration! We supply the 

uniforms and instruments, and the “music” is not 

difficult to learn. The band raises funds by 

participating in the various parades throughout the year, 

mostly the Santa Claus parades. This year the band 

has the very special honour of playing for the Mocha 

Spring Ceremonial in Waterloo. If interested, please 

contact Doug Fickling, or any Waterloo Oriental Band 

member. 



The Motorcycles 

Ill. Sir Kevin Wilson 

gets ready to ride! 

The riders keep coming 

ANOTHER... 

The members of the Mocha Motor Corps is extremely pleased that… 

..$20,804.00 WAS RAISED AT SHRIDE 2009 

ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 23/09…….THESE FUNDS HAVE 

BEEN DONATED TO MOCHA SHRINERS PAEDIATRIC 

ORTHOPAEDIC TELEMEDICINE SERVICE, SHRINERS 

HOSPITALS and SHRINERS CHARITIES. 

The 6th annual “SHRIDE” (Shriners Charity Motorcycle Ride) 

attracted about 150 motorcycle riders to this year's event in London. 

This annual outing is becoming one of this areas “must attend” events 

for motorcycle enthusiasts. Riders come from across Southern Ontario 

and from all walks of life. 

As in previous years, the 2009 ride participants (and a good number of 

non-riding supporters) gathered at the Children's Hospital of Western 

Ontario at London Health Sciences Centre. 

After everyone enjoyed coffee and bagels, a warm welcome was given 

by Motor Corps secretary Randy Henry, Illustrious Sir Kevin Wilson 

and officials of the Children's Health Foundation. 

The riders then headed off for a 10 kilometer 

“MOTORCYCLE PARADE” through south 

London finishing at The Brick parking lot on 

Wharncliffe Rd for a “group photo” ……then 

it was off for a pleasant 2 hour country tour of 

about 120kms through Middlesex and Elgin 

counties. 

Mocha's Renowned Trumpet Band once again 

provided entertainment and the official 

“send-off” with our Potentate Kevin Wilson as 

this year's Honorary Parade Captain. 

Once again, it was an awesome sight as almost 

a full “mile” of motorcycles snaked out of the 

hospital grounds onto Commissioners Road 

towards Wharncliffe and then west. 

Even Past Potentates 

come out to ride...but 

on a Vespa scooter? 

Mocha Motor Corps 

“SHRIDE TEAM/ORGANIZERS” 

MTB sends the riders off 



SUCCESSFUL SHRIDE! 

After the ride a BBQ and 

rider appreciation afternoon 

was held at the 

Mocha Shrine Center. 

Thousands of dollars in 

rider appreciation and 

draw prizes which were 

supplied by generous 

SHRIDE sponsors were 

distributed by the Motor 

Corps to the participants. 

An auction of many 

valuable items followed 

and entertainment was 

Shriners and Kids! 

provided by “The Big 8” 

band! 

All in all another excellent event for Mocha and the Motor 

Corps Unit...and the total amount raised, after all expenses 

were paid, for donations to the Mocha Shriners Orthopedic 

Telemedicine Service and Shriners Hospitals / Charities 

was $20,804.75. 

It's very exciting for everyone involved in this fundraiser 

that the event is now attracting many non-motorcycle riders 

who enjoy the camaraderie and excitement of the day, in 

addition to the rider-participants. 

Everyone is looking forward to an even 

bigger SHRIDE 2010 which is scheduled for 

Sunday, August 29, 2010. 

For this years event Mocha Trumpet Band members will 

assist in presenting the SHRIDE event along with the Motor 

Corps members. 

Mark your calendar and come out for 

SHRIDE 2010! 

Thanks to our 

“Shride Volunteer Workers” 

Barbeque lunch at the Shrine Centre 

London’s finest keep everyone safe 

It’s always 

ALL ABOUT 

THE KIDS! 

Taking in the donations 

Ill. Sir Kevin.. 

A Good Sport! 




Mocha Trumpet Band 

Presentation of a 

plaque to the 

Sloman family in 

recognition & 

memory of MTB 

Drum Major & 

Past President 

David Sloman 

“ Nothing Succeeds Like Success” (Dumas). 

A motto that is so very appropriate for the Mocha 

Trumpet Band. Under the very capable leadership of 

‘09 President, Greg Jackson, the Band attained the 

budgeted target for the year 2009. The following were 

the beneficiaries: 

Mocha Shrine Centre: $4,000.00 

Hospitals (including MSPOTS) $4,000.00 

Scottish Rite Learning Centre $500.00 

$3,500 donated to the Mexico City Shriners Hospital for 

Children, Transportation Fund on our behalf from the 

Mocha Motor Corps Shride Project. This donation was 

made possible by our band member, Randy Henry and 

his Motor Corps committee. 

You know it is always a challenge to surpass the success 

of previous years but fortune seems to shine on our unit. 

No doubt this is due to the dedication and terrific effort 

by our members and it’s a good bet that 2010 will again 

be a successful year under our new officers: President, 

Bruce Richards; Secretary, Dave Williamson; Treasurer, 

Don Gellatly; 1yr Member-At-Large, Jack Baskey and 

2yr Member-At-Large, Ron Henry. After 2 years, John 

Lloyd handed over the Directorship to Stew Taylor. 

John will continue to support the band and assist Stew. 

Our band is very active but certainly not intimidating as 

quite often we turn some of these dates into functions 

with our wives, friends and family. Here are just some 

of the 18 events or parades we participated in: Playing 

at the JLC London Knights Shrine Evening (much of the 

credit for that money-raising project for MSPOTS goes 

to MTB member Stew Murdoch and his Committee). 

Also at the JLC, was the Installation Ceremony of the 

Daughters Of the Nile, Supreme Princess Royal. 

Playing at the Toronto Varsity Stadium along with the 

other excellent Mocha Unit, the Oriental Band and what 

a fun day that was. This year we didn’t have our 

annual Bar-B-Q but instead Stew and Diane Taylor 

invited the band to their beautiful home after the 

Lambeth parade and again this December, they also had 

an open house for their neighbors, friends and Shriners 

and that included us. Thanks again, Stew and Diane, 

everyone thoroughly enjoyed 

both of these occasions. You 

are both such gracious hosts! 

John Lloyd arranged an 

evening where we invited the 

Midlanders Band to join one of 

our practices to play and then 

had a jam session. John also arranged for the band to 

attend a practice with the Tomato Soup Band at the 

Dutch Canadian Club. In September, our band’s 

Masonic Director of Ceremonies, R W Bro. Jack Baskey 

again formed an MTB degree team from the many 

talented members, to confer the 2nd degree on 

Bro. Richard Lewis in Daylight Lodge No. 735. 

During the Christmas Season, we played in 5 Santa 

Claus Parades and in addition, at the London Meadow 

Park Nursing Home. 

All Shrine Jewelry is available from the Mocha Trumpet 

Band display cabinets situated in the entrance/coat room 

to the upper Banquet Hall and can be purchased at the 

Mocha Office (and of course, we also sell jewelry 

during ceremonials). Stew Murdoch along with his 

assistant, Don Gettatly, have run this concession for 

many years. Stew has now relinquished this position as 

Chairman and we the band members, along with the 

Mocha Divan, thank him for many hours devoted to this 

important position and for making jewelry available to 

all Shriners. 

Are you planning an outside function in the coming year 

and don’t want to take a chance on the weather? Our 

unit has easily-erected marquees available for a 

donation. Please call Ken Jenkins at 519-455-1841. 

We are making plans to attend the Shrine Imperial in 

Toronto in July. 

Past Potentate, Ill Sir Owen 

Coles and his lady, Nelly have 

Cont’d on next page 




Mocha Trumpet Band cont’d 

recently been to Lake Chapala, Mexico vacationing with 

Graham and Sheila Paull. While they were there they 

made tentative plans for another Mocha Trumpet Band 

visit in late February 2012 on the occasion of Graham 

Paull being installed as Potentate of Anezeh Temple, 

Mexico. No doubt Owen will soon share information 

and plans about what Graham & Sheila have in mind. 

All those who went on the October 2005 successful trip 

will attest to the skill and ability of Sheila and Graham’s 

“vacation planning”. By the way, this will be open to 

all so if you wish to take advantage of what will be 

another fantastic visit to Mexico, call Owen at 519-654- 

0117 as early as possible, please. 

There are many excellent units in Mocha offering 

various interests and all working for the same good 

cause. Maybe you would consider joining the Mocha 

Trumpet Band if you think you would like to play in a 

marching band. Just because you can’t play an 

instrument is not a problem – we’ll help you get over the 

fear and even teach you. Even if your only desire is to 

be a part of a fun and active unit, you can always carry 

a flag in our colour party, play a Glockenspiel or even 

become a cymbal player. Our colour party captain, Bob 

Shiell would love to have more company so give him a 

call at 519-672-4244. We have three pro’ cymbal 

Mocha Provost Corps 

How often have you been at the beginning of a Shrine 

Parade and notice the blue suits that “Tell You Where 

To Go!” Who are these Nobles and what is their job? 

Nobles of Mocha Shrine, “WE ARE THE MOCHA 

PROVOST CORPS!!” 

Our duties include organization, in conjunction with the 

Parade Marshall and Potentate, the Ceremonial Parades; 

the policing of Mocha Shrine Centre events as needed; 

assist as the Potentate's Ball; plus, we are available for 

other events that require “policing” 

The Provost Corps was established to act as “ The 

Police Unit” of Mocha Shrine and to work along with 

the Divan of Mocha. Our unit meets at the Mocha 

Shrine Centre on the 4th Monday in March, April, May, 

June, September, October and November. Our October 

meeting is our Annual Meeting where elections and 

installation takes place for the officers for ensuing year. 

In future editions of the Mocha News, we will look at 

the history of our unit and introduce you some of 

members. You might be surprised as to who is a 

member of the unit. 

players, Bill Frank, Bob Brady and Owen Coles whose 

skill and music ability is beyond question … just ask 

them! 

Remember becoming a Shriner is step #1 – Joining 

Mocha Trumpet band is step #2 – Traveling with a 

bunch of great guys and gals who have fun galore is 

step #3. 

Come and check us out on our Monday night practices 

at 7:30. 

Hope to see you soon. 

Noble Dave Williamson, Secretary 

Rest assured, you will be most welcome. 

Our 2010 Executive is as follows: 

Provost Marshal: 

Noble David Nichols, 

St. Thomas 

1st Deputy Marshal: 

Noble George Parry, 

Highgate 

2nd Deputy Marshal: 

Noble John Watters, 

St. Thomas 

Secretary: 

Noble Larry Pickard, 

St. Thomas 

Treasurer: 

Noble Charlie Nichols, 

St. Thomas 

Quarter Master: 

Noble Ralph Ford, 

Highgate 

Sergeant at Arms: 

Noble Peter Matthews, 

St. Thomas 

Our unit gets together twice a year for a Summer BBQ 

and Christmas Dinner. We enjoy the fellowship as we 

get together. 

We are always looking for new members to join our unit 

and get yourself into a “Blue Suit” Please contact me at 

519-633-0029 or by email at danichols@sympatico.ca. 

We look forward to hearing from you !! 




Producers of the Sweetest 

Whispering Sands of the 

London Mocha Oriental Band 

The Black Camel arrived to claim two of our esteemed Nobles 

and members of the Mocha (London) Oriental Band 

Noble Stewart Glen Webb: Beloved husband 

to Doreen, father & grandfather, brother, 

brother-in-law and uncle. Glen was a long 

time member of the London Mocha Shrine 

and a Bandsman who passed away on 

November 16th 2009. Glen was a man of 

many talents; farmer, stonemason and a real 

estate appraiser. He was a former Reeve of 

Stephen Township, Past Warden of Huron County, 

active supporter of the Progressive Conservative Party, 

Past Master of Craig Lodge No. 574, Past Patron of 

O.E.S. Exeter Chapter No. 222, Past Director of the 

Royal Order of Jesters London Court No. 56 and a proud 

Manager of the Dashwood Tigers Baseball Team. In his 

active years with the London Mocha Shrine - Oriental 

Band, Glen was the Snake Charmer and became an 

Honorary Life Member of the Band and also the 

convener for our annual Schoolhouse Chicken B.Q., 

which has existed for many, many years. The family 

has said that they will carry on with the B.Q. in honor 

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. 

of Glen. 

Noble Ian Ellar McArthur McKellar: 

commonly known, as “Doc” was a long time 

devoted member of the Band who was 

elected President for the years 1983-1984. 

Born in St. Thomas in September 1928 and 

died on November 30th 2009 in his 82nd 

year. A Noble Supreme, an excellent horn 

player who in his prime hardly missed an occasion to 

play. His soft whit, which caused many a laugh, 

especially among his fellow bandsmen will surely be 

missed. Doc leaves behind him, his long time friend 

Betty-Lou, the father to Ann Gillis, Don of Yellowknife, 

Ian Jr. and Mary Matthias, brother Don, sister Jean 

Dollar and grandchildren Natasha, Amanda, Michael 

and Jaslin. Doc was well remembered by the Band 

members even in retirement and will most certainly live 

in our hearts and thoughts for years to come. 

Lest we forget - Nobles for all to Remember 

Noble Al Yates: Did you guess Sands in the Windsor Ceremonial on June 1st 1968. He 

correctly? Our new immediate Past 

President and what a wonderful job he 

did in serving the band as President in 

2009. Notice the cigar prominently 

placed beside the musette lodged in his 

mouth; the plaque tucked under his arm 

and cans of refreshment in his sack. 

Thanks Al for all your hard work and 

guidance. Al was presented with his award at our Annual 

Meeting on December 14th 2009 and was so depicted in 

script on his caricature as Past President - 2009. 

Bandsman Noble John Ankersmit: 

John was raised in St. Marks Lodge 

No. 94 in Port Stanley on June 11th 

1946 and is a life member. He was 

was initiated into the Mocha London Oriental Band and 

his first parade was very much enjoyed at the Stratford 

ceremonial. John can be seen in this picture receiving his 

Honoree life certificate from the Oriental Band in 2006. 

He remembers that Norm Murton was the Band 

Director, just prior to Wayne Rutherford, Circ. 1976, at 

a time when the Band was a wee financially 

embarrassed. He is also a member of the Hi-Ro Shrine 

Club of Elgin. John's other affiliations include a life 

membership in Palestine Royal Arch Chapter No. 

54;The Burleigh Preceptory No. 21 and The Knights 

Templar. 

John's family relocated from Elst, Holland in 1924 when 

John was only one year old. It's hard to believe that this 

date would make John a “young 86 year-old” bandsman, 

Master in the year 1959 and but still very much vertical and active in other interests. 

remembers that he had his original 

Master Masons apron refurbished to 

a Masters apron in time to invest him 

with it at his Installation. 

John, a farmer, bought his farm in 1952 in South 

Yarmouth and he cash cropped a rotation of Corn, Soya, 

Beans and Wheat and later equipped his farm to grow 

Flue Cured tobacco. John spent time serving on the 

John was a candidate for the Hot Tobacco Marketing Continued on page 17 




Camel Coach 

Board of Ontario and was also quite active in several 

other farming associations and organizations. I think 

John tried everything, even converted the farm to raise 

Nutria for their fur pelts and hence forming the Nutria 

Growers Co-Op of Ontario and was it's first President. 

It's interesting to know that John had the largest ever 

shipment of live Nutria breeding stock to Russia. 

John retired in 1970 and moved to the big City of St. 

Thomas becoming a Trustee on the local Board of 

Education. His family consists of, Dwain of 

Tillsonburg; Elaine who relocated from Tampa Florida 

and is now living locally; Brian, an OPP Officer in 

Massey Northern Ontario and long time friend Barbara 

Durr. John enjoys his four grandchildren and seven 

great grandchildren and who will know? He is old 

enough but young enough to perhaps become a Great, 

Great Grandfather. 

Illustrious Sir Kevin 

Wilson, Lady Barb, and 

President 

Charlie Pole, 

at Ladies night. 

Camel Coach 

Pres.Bob Elgie, 

his Lady Gayle, 

1st. Vice Pres. 

Bob Butcher, 

and Lady Sally, 

at Ladies night, 

held at Mocha 

on Nov. 19/09 

Past President Al, 

(2009) receiving his 

Past President 

Caricature and 

plaque from Noble 

Mike Sargent, 

President 2008, 

Looking on is 

President 

Bill Butcher. 

Pres. Charlie Pole, and 

Queen Fran Hustler, 

Omar Temple 111, 

Daughters of the Nile. 

Camel Coach Fantasy 

Show Chairman 

George Vanslach, 

and Steve Ricketts. 

Line of newly invested Officers: (L-R) P.P. and Past 

President of the Oriental Band, Norman Camp; 

Secretary, Roy. Fletcher; 2rd. Vice, Doug Hoeizli; 1st 

Vice, Bill Hurn; Director Dale Hern; President, 

William (Bill) Butcher, flanked by Members of the 

Divan, the Installing Team. 

Article by Noble Charlie Crow. 

Camel Coach 

members and Ladies, 

enjoy the food & 

entertainment at the 

Annual Lady's Night. 

Mocha Oriental 

Band mixing with 

the crowd at Camel 

Coach Fantasy 

Show , held Nov. 

23/09 at Banting 

Secondary School. 



Aylmer Shrine 

CLUB NEWS 

News for the New Year! 

The Nobles of the Aylmer Shrine Club hope each and 

everyone has had a very safe and Happy New Year. 

We had the pleasure on November 2009 donating $3000 

to the St.Thomas Elgin General Hospital for a Bili light 

used to treat newborn Jaundice for the pediatric Unit. 

“Photo from Newspaper” 

We have had a very busy Christmas season with 

our involvement in eight parades, London, West 

Lorne, Ingersoll, Woodstock, Aylmer, Springfield, 

Straffordville and Port Burwell. 

The Ghost Buster Car is a big hit kids both young and 

old. The cart and bikes as well keep many Nobles 

involved. 

“Photo's of Ghost Car, Cart and bikes” 

“ We have a surprise” 

The Aylmer Nobles and their Ladies welcomed our 

Chief Rabban Noble Jack Cumming and several of the 

Divan and their Ladies in a traditional Aylmer way. We 

all enjoyed a lovely roast beef meal prepared by the 

Vienna Lioness Club that was enjoyed by all. 

After the meal the evening of Installation was 

performed by ---Noble Jack Cumming, Mocha Chief 

Rabban 

Words of thanks were given from our new Past 

President Noble Jim MacIntyre for a great year. Our 

new President Noble Roy Pickard thanked everyone for 

coming as well as the Divan for their assistance in the 

evening. 

Nobles Keep Your Eyes On The Next Issue of Mocha 

News 

Tillsonburg 

Installation impressive 

Head Table 

Nurse Kelly Garrod left accepts chegue from Noble 1st vis Roy Pickard 

and Noble President Jim MacIntyre representing the Aylmer Shrine 

Club to purchase the Billi Light for the Family Centre at St Thomas 

Elgin General Hospital. 

Note: One Noble without a Fez 



CLUB NEWS 

Brant Shrine Executive 

Nobles meet the new Executive of the Brantford Shrine 

Club. l-R 

Noble Sid Copperthwaite, First Vice-President, Noble 

Jack Herron, President, Noble Dan Dawson, Second 

Vice President, Noble Bill Martin, Secretary. Missing 

from photo-Noble Rodney Skokun, Treasurer. 

London Shrine Club 

Presenting a $740. cheque to Nobles John Bisset and 

Bill Wheatley of London Shrine Club for Mocha 

Shriners Paediatric Orthopaedic Telemedicine 

Service is Phillip Gashi and Eric of Portia di Roma 

Restaurant, Dundas St. East at Crumlin Sideroad, 

London, Ontario. 

This new Italian Restaurant donated 10% of its 

dinner revenues during its opening week celebration.. 

Pal Mocha Shrine Club 

Noble Brad Richardson has lots of fun at 

Santa Claus parades in Harristonand Clifford. 

Tillsonburg Shrine 

Noble Matt Schafer 



Pal Mocha 

CLUB NEWS 

Hi Noble's Pal Mocha's yearly money maker, the 

Feather Party's being chalked up this year as another 

successful event. Attendance was down somewhat, but 

enthusiasm was up significantly. 

Tom Barber CEO of Coca-Cola, and the son of Noble 

Al & Lady Donna Barlow, of Mt. Forest, stepped up to 

the plate again this year, donating tickets for a Maple 

Leaf Game, which were auctioned off for $ 500.00, and 

a Golf Windbreaker which went for $ 50.00, many 

Thanks Tom you made the bottom line look a whole lot 

better. 

As a Club,we attended many Santa Claus Parades in our 

area which of course boosted our Public Relations. 

Noble Ambassador Laverne Long sold plenty of Cakes, 

Shortbread, and Candy this past Christmas Season for a 

sum of $ 1,450.00. 

With the help of the fine ad in the last Mocha News, it 

looks like our Antique Fire Truck has been sold. 

Finally Nobles, as the Mocha news reaches our Mail 

Boxes this winter, let us remember to take the time to 

visit, or a least phone our shut-ins, and members who for 

whatever reason can't get out to the meetings. 

Submitted by Noble Laverne Long 

Noble Ambassador 

Laverne Long 

handing out Candy 

Boxes to the 

children at the 

Christmas Party. 

Happy winner of 

a bottle of 

Gibson's Finest. 

Noble John Moir shows off the 

Golf Wind Jacket, which was 

donated by CEO Tom Barlow, 

from Coca-Cola. 

President 

Noble Din 

Kritzer, 

assisted by 

Noble Bing 

reaches into 

drum for a 

ticket. 

Busy- Noble Ron 

Bingham (Bing), 

hands out tickets to 

Nobles Wilbert 

Freeman, Brad 

Richardson, and 

Miles Dadson. 

Noble Al Barlow, 

center, hands over 

Maple Leaf tickets 

to Matt McDougall, 

left, accompanied 

by Noble John 

Green MC, 

on the right. 

First Ceremonial Master 

Noble Gary Maycock, 

along with Noble Bing, 

draws another Turkey 

Ticket. 

REMEMBER MOCHA’S 

Please have 

everything 


NEXT DEADLINE APRIL 15 



Bluewater Shrine Club 

Bluewater Shrine Club Fire Brigade Unit had another 

successful year, several parades were attended,& store 

front Hot Dog sales were excellent.Goderich Wal Mart 

again this year matched our money raised dollar for 

dollar, and gave us a check for $515.06( Many Thanks.) 

All members of the Fire Unit have been presented with 

100 Million Dollar Certificates. 

CLUB NEWS 

A well known Artist Paul Martellucii donated a painting 

to us to use as a Fund raiser.Many Thanks to all 

members who turned out to help with events, no need 

to mention all names ,you know who you are. 

Christmas Cake Sales were also very fruitful, with 

President Casey Does at the Helm. 

Receiving 100 Million Dollar 

Certificates are Nobles 

Wayne Bannon, Mike Stillwell, 

Howard Aiken, and Casey Does. 

100 Million Dollar Certificate 

presentation to, L-R Nobles Ron Turner 

Sec., Hank Morenz,Casey Does Pres., 

Robert Hesse,Brad Sykes, Andrew Miller, 

Murray Hoover, and Garry Willsie. 

Goderich Wal Mart fund 

raising match L-R Wal Mart 

Store Manager Jeff Charron, 

Joanne Doherty, Casey Does, 

Howard Aiken, Marlene 

Turner, Ruby Lagerwerf, 

Ron Turner, and Brenda Does. 

L-R Dec. 19th. Winner of Lottery #5 

Todd Andrews of Whitby, Casey Does, 

Ron Turner, Doug Russel, Ernie 

Morenz, and Artist Paul Martellucii, 

at Mr. Andrews's home. 

Checking out the fish during a 

break at the Blyth Fish fry are 

Nobles Fred Lewis (94), 

and Steve Trapp (84). 

April 26/09 Past Potentate 

Gail McKay (BBQ winner) 

Casey Does, Pres, and Peter 

Wiersma Lottery Fundraiser. 

At the Fish Fry are Nobles Don Bell, Don 

Bender, and Ron Turner. 

Mrs. Wayne Miller (Helen) drawing 2008/09 Lottery ticket 

#5 for the Painting ,which brought in $4,880. 



My Little Can 

I have been collecting cans in our Condo Complex, for 

several years, and have had a lot of fun, and met many 

great people. Experiences differ and I am amazed at 

how people react to various situations in their lives. A 

Social Science Student would have a great story just 

using cans, and bottles, as the subject. 

When I got the idea to go around on trash day, I 

thought how easy it will be to just grab the cans out of 

the recycle bins. One morning a nice grouch of a 

neighbor came out of his house and called me a thief, 

the cans he said belong to the City once they are at the 

curb, so I was not only stealing, but I was also ruining 

the City's Tax base. He even doubted that I was collecting 

them as a Shriner, and suggested I wear my Fez in 

the future. 

The guys at the breakfast club got a great laugh, as the 

encounter with the neighbor was foretold, after, they 

settled down the rules of the curb were then explained 

to me in detail, now I know. 

I spoke to the Condo Executive, and they were kind 

enough to place a notice in the next newsletter, saying 

" Watch out for Ed the Can", and folks were asked to 

leave their cans away from the curb, and near their 

garage. 

The loss of the Hospital was obviously a blow to 

several people, and it was hard to convince them that 

the decision was a tough one. 

Over the years I have lost some donors, through going 

on Holidays, and normally a note was left in mailboxes 

explaining that I would be back at this date.(some 

never restarted leaving cans). Plastic Bottles have also 

eaten up some of the donations. On the plus side their 

are a few individuals who leave them mysteriously at 

my garage door, they come and go unseen. 

A few months ago I was doing my normal can walk, 

and noticed a tiny 237ml can sitting all alone on the 

curb by itself, between two units. I must confess I picked 

it up..A small can continued appearing for several 

weeks, and they were always picked up. Then one day 

there was no little can, I was at a loss, and had become 

accustomed to seeing the lone little can.I had to keep 

telling myself, "it's just one little can", and no big deal 

in the whole scheme of things, but in reality the loss of 

this little can was a real blow to me. 

Later that day I went out my front door, and there it was 

glowing in the sunlight a precious little can that I had 

come to love. My heart began pounding, and I thanked 

the Great Architect of the Universe, and Nobles I was 

reminded that : no matter how small the gift, it will be 

thankfully applied greatly appreciated" 

So to all my 

neighbors, thank 

you for your 

patience, notes, 

and greeting 

cards, little cans 

and all the 

smiles we put on 

children's faces. 

Ed the Can 

Nobles Basil Neville (Tillsonburg Shrine 

Clubs oldest living Past President), and Dave 

Harding with his El Camino preparing for a 

parade. 

Nobles Basil Neville and Dave Harding 

participating in a Parade. 

Babcock, Robert R. 

Bayfield 

Barendregt, Richard G. 

Union 

Colledge, J. A. 

Caledonia 

Davidson, D. A. 

London 

Davidson, Paul L. 

London 

Deane, Robert W . 

Port Stanley 

Dumanski, Bryan R. 

Sault Ste Marie 

Faulds, William R. 

Creve Coeur 

Fennell, Richard H. 

Powell 

Lost in the Desert 

The following Nobles have been listed as lost. 

If you have an address, 

please advise the office. 

Fisher, William J. 

Ripley 

Goodhue, Michael W. 

Windsor 

Harris, Henry A. 

Vicksburg 

Havens, Peter A. 

La Salle 

Hutchinson, Ralph E. 

Brantford 

Kerr, John M. 

London 

Kirkwood, John G. 

Chatham 

Littlejohn, Disney I. 

St Thomas 

Macleod, James R. 

Seaforth 

Major, Darcy R. 

Simcoe 

Oneil, Dennis 

Aylmer 

Outinen, Brian L. 

Cutler 

Patterson, Shirley G. 

Wallaceburg 

Pickard, Ryan A. 

Tillsonburg 

Sauve, Albert A. 

Brockville 

Stafford, Donald D. 

Kitchener 

Thomas, Ronald E. 

London 

Youmans, Steven D. 

Plattsville 



MAKING NEWS WITH MOCHA NEWS 

Dear Nobles: 

I am pleased to share with you my good fortune to be 

appointed to the new Marketing and Development position 

allowing me to work along with Dennis Cook, editor of 

YOUR Mocha News. I am really excited and looking forward 

to sharing new features, new advertisers and better coverage 

of all of the Mocha units and upcoming events. 

We can't do it alone - we need your help. 

I can't be everywhere, so if you would like to help by meeting 

with even one potential advertiser in your area, and having 

better representation of your city or town, while helping to 

defray the costs of your News, then please call or e-mail me at 

the numbers below and I will ensure that you get a current 

rate card and advertising information. 

I am going to ask each of you to be responsible for ensuring 

that your units are showcased in each and every issue.You do 

so much, so please share what you are doing, we are a 

brotherhood, a family that needs to keep in touch. 

Please call me to lend a hand or make a suggestion. This is 

your publication, and only you can make it great! 

Yours in faith, 

Noble John Davidson, Marketing and Development 

519-657-1303 ~ johndavidson@rogers.com 

Rick McLeod 

Consultant 

519-860-6682 cell 

519-673-4544 bus 

rick.mcleod@investorsgroup.com 

www.investorsgroup.com/consult/rick.mcleod 

BLACK CAMEL 

We Cherish Their Memories 

Aitken, Archibald C. 

Sarnia 

Bloxam, Lawrence 

London 

Campbell, J.C. 

London 

Collins, Robert A. 

Ingersoll 

Cromwell, L .M. 

Port Stanley 

Fitzgerald, Gerald 

Stratford 

Forth, Donald J. 

Orillia 

Glover, Seaman B. 

Thamesford 

Goudy, Joseph E. 

Peterborough 

Harrison, Ray M. 

Blenheim 

Hooker, Thomas F. 

Woodslee 

Mccabe, Melville M. 

Southampton 

Mckellar, Ian E 

London 

Oliphant, Robert M. 

Woodstock 

Palmer, John W. 

Aylmer West 

Prangley, Mark A. 

Strathroy 

Rozak, Timothy H. 

London 

Sifton, Wm. R. 

Ridgetown 

Spence, John O. 

Essex 

Stevenson, Kenneth O. 

London 

Strangio, Joseph A. 

London 

Tofflemire, Wilbur B. 

Kingsville 

Weatherby, John 

Windsor 

Webb, S.G. 

Dashwood 

Wood, J. W. 

St Thomas 

Wyborn, William J. 

London 

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Progress Report #5 - Mocha Shriners Dec. 2009 

Background 

• In 2007, Mocha Shriners, in partnership with Children’s 

Health Foundation, agreed to reach out and help more kids 

with orthopaedic needs in more communities 

• With Mocha Shriners generous financial commitment of $1 million, we 

are establishing a Paediatrics Orthopaedic Telemedicine Clinic to 

initially serve three communities in Southwestern Ontario and to have 

the ability to consult with the Canadian Shriners Hospital in Montreal 

• What is the Paediatric Orthopaedic Telemedicine Clinic? 

Through live video conferencing, it allows doctors and the 

health care professionals at Children’s Hospital to watch, 

look and listen to children in a location closer to their home, 

rather than enduring the time and expense of travelling 

Update as of December 3, 2009 

Launch Celebration 

• Plans were underway to host a Launch Event in early November but 

in consultation with the MSPOTS Committee at the Mocha Shrine, 

it was decided that the preference would be to hold a celebration event 

when the $1M pledge has been achieved 

Dr. Kellie Leitch 

• In our last update, we reported that Dr. Kellie Leitch has advised us that 

she will taking a leave of absence for a year, effective July 1, 2009 

• We are pleased to announce that Dr. Tim Carey has agreed 

to serve as the new clinical lead for the orthopaedic surgeons involved 

in the MSPOTS project 

Sites Update 

• Since our last update, there has been much activity preparing 

for, and holding, clinical mock sessions (like a practice run) with 

each of the three children’s rehabilitation sites. 

• Dr. Tim Carey had a joint clinical mock session on November 5 with 

Kids Ability in Waterloo and the John McGivney Centre in Windsor. 

• Dr. Deb Bartley held a mock session with the Prism Centre 

in Chatham on November 25 

• The purpose of these mock sessions was to provide both the sites and 

the lead physicians from Children’s with “hands on” experience doing 

a clinical consultation using the telemedicine systems, giving them 

a chance to work out any “bugs” before they go live. 

NOBLE'S LET'S FILL THE BUS 

• To maximize the sessions, 

each site was asked to 

develop 2 to 3 scenarios 

reflective of their most 

challenging cases. 

• One example was a post-op hip surgery patient at the John 

McGivney site – Dr. Carey in London could watch the patient walk, 

perform a mat assessment and range of motion, view the patient’s x-rays 

and then determine next steps 

• Another scenario involved concern with the spinal alignment 

of a wheelchair dependent client – the client was taken out 

of the wheelchair and assessed in a seated position at the 

edge of a bench, then client laid down and range of motion 

was assessed 

• The mock sessions were very successful and resulted in much learning 

and some suggested improvements before going live, including: 

• changes to the physical layout of the exam room at one of 

the sites to maximize viewing 

• when and how to best use the hand held cameras 

• camera tracking requirements to support gait analysis 

• Dr. Bartley also identified the need for site staff to be aware 

of the facial expressions and non-verbal responses of the patients that 

would indicate pain and/or discomfort – because often the camera is 

only showing part of the patient’s body, the physician in London is 

dependent on site staff to be aware of how the patient is feeling – the 

patient’s comfort physically and emotionally is of utmost importance. 

• the first clinical session is scheduled for January 

Financial update • to date, $820,351 has been received by 

Children’s Health Foundation towards the $1 million commitment 

We want to take this opportunity to extend our best wishes to each 

of you for a wonderful holiday season and to thank you for everything 

you are doing for the kids. We look forward to keeping you 

apprised of the project’s progress in 2010. 

Prepared by: Debbie Comuzzi, President and CEO, Children’s Health Foundation 

Penny Harman, Philanthropy Director, Children’s Health Foundation 

Patricia Potter, Project Manager, Mocha Shriners Paediatric Orthopaedic 

Telemedicine Clinic, Children’s Hospital 

The annual bus trip to Erie Hospital for the Shrine Hospital Day is 

June 6th. 2010. If you have never been to a Shrine Hospital this is 

your opportunity, you will not regret going on this trip for sure. 

Why not get some friends and go as a group.You are not required 

to be a Shriner. 

The bus will leave Mocha parking lot at 6:00 am, 

June 6th, 2010, or in Woodstock at the 

N.W. Corner of the Comfort Inn, at approx. 6:30 am. 

On the bus you will be served "Eye Openers", and light 

refreshments, and scrumptious homemade goodies to munch on. 

We will play a couple games of Bingo, and someone always manages to squeeze in a few jokes. 

On arrival at the Hospital there will be lots to see and do. You can tour the Hospital with a guide or at your 

leisure, Lunch is served very reasonably, at the Hospital at your expense. We go to Zem-Zem Shrine Temple 

in Erie for Dinner, also very reasonably priced. 

DEPARTURE FOR HOME IS AT APPROXIMATELY 5:30 PM. 

COST FOR THE BUS IS $45.00 PER PERSON 

"Lets fill the bus" 

Please call Ann Sloman at 519 657-9623 or email davesloman@rogers.com 



MOCHA 

SPRING CEREMONIAL 2010 

Friday 

Waterloo Inn 

Saturday 

Waterloo Memorial 

Recreation Complex 

June 4 & 5, 2010 

Waterloo 

More details in the next Mocha News 

and on our website 

www.mochashriners.org 

Accommodations 

Waterloo Inn (HQ) 475 King St N Waterloo 

1-800-361-4708 519-884-0229 schilder@waterlooinn.com 

Comfort Inn 190 Weber St. N. Waterloo 

1-800-424-6423 519-747-9400 cn314amg@whg.com 

Coming Soon... 

WANTED 

Articles for the next issue 

of Mocha News 

DEADLINE 

APRIL 15 

Destination Inn 547 King St N. Waterloo 

1-866-222-9175 519-884-0100 info@destinationinn.com 

Please type submissions 

or email to 

mochashriners@rogers.com 


First Lady 2010 

Shrine & Family of Freemasonry Quilt 

Proceeds to 

MSPOTS 

Value over 

$1,000.00 

$5.00 per ticket 

Only 1000 tickets 

to be sold 

Licence#M625543 

Draw 

Saturday June 5, 2010 

Mocha Spring 

Ceremonial 

Waterloo Memorial 

Recreation Complex 

To buy your ticket contact 

Cheryl Snider 519 885-2076 

Cheryl.Snider@waterloo.ca or Mocha office 

Barry Snider 519 885-2076 519 672-1391 

barry.snider@sympatico.ca mochashriners@rogers.com 



Mocha Ball 2010 

Join Potentate Barry Snider and 

London Hilton 

First Lady Cheryl 

Saturday April 24, 2010 

300 King Street London ON 

Reception 5:00 PM 

Grand Entry 6:00 PM 

Dinner 6:45 PM 

Formal Dress 

$75 per person 

For tickets contact 

Mocha office 519-672-1391 


(advance tickets only) 

Entertainment 

Tom Cat Prowl 

Hilton room reservations 

1-800-210-9336 

519-439-1661 



Mocha Potentates Dinner & Ball 

Saturday April 24, 2010 

London Hilton 

Reception 5:00 PM 

Dinner 6:45 PM 

Sunday Breakfast available at Mocha 8:30 AM 

Please respond no later than April 9, 2010 

Number of Tickets ______________ @$75.00 per person 

Breakfast ________________ @$10.00 per person 

Name 

_________________________________________ 

Temple, Club or Unit Office___________________________________ 

Name of Wife or Guest 

___________________________________ 

Telephone________________Email_______________________________ 

Enclose cheque payable to – Mocha Shriners 

Total enclosed____________ 

Special meal needs ___________________________ 

RSVP by April 9, 2010 to 


468 Colborne Street London ON N6B 2T3 

Phone 519 672-1391 


Your tickets and table assignments will be held at the door for pickup 

Tickets will NOT be sold at the door 



Official International Convention of the 

Shrine of North America 

July 3 – 8, 2010 

Official Convention of Shriners International 

Travel to Toronto in Comfort and Style! 

VIA Rail offers benefits that can really make a difference to your event, both in the quality of 

your convention attendees’ travel and their overall experience. 

With the choice of affordable Economy Class travel, or premium Business Class* service with 

meal and bar service, there is an option for everyone. VIA Rail's wireless Internet access allows 

delegates to be productive as they travel to their event. Conveniently located downtown, minutes 

from the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, travelling with VIA Rail can ensure delegates arrive 

rested, refreshed and prepared to participate! 

Conference Fares for Shrine Members 

People attending your convention are able to enjoy a special discount on VIA Rail trains. We are 

offering attendees a 10% discount on the best-available fare plan in all classes (with the exception 

of Economy Special and Business Supersaver fares). 

Sample Convention Rates: 

* Starting as low as… *Business Class 

Windsor – Toronto $55 $98 

Ottawa – Toronto $67 $134 

Montréal – Toronto $73 $134 

*Based on 10% Convention rate applied to Best Available Economy Class, one-way, minimum 50 passengers *Rates 

subject to change 

How to book using the convention code #11843: 

• Book your travel online at www.viarail.ca 

• Choose the best applicable fare plan for your travel needs (see above for exceptions) 

• Review your itinerary and click “Book Now” 

• If you don’t already have a VIA Profile, you must create one 

• On the “Passenger Information” screen you must select ‘Other special discounts’ in the 

‘Discount Type’ section, and enter ‘11843’ in the ‘Discount Code’ section (no serial 

number is required). 

• Your fare will be discounted accordingly. 

• Up to 3 additional passengers (family & friends) can receive the discount as long as they 

are travelling on the same date and train. 



Chartered Car Service - A special setting for a unique experience 

For a truly spectacular event, try our private custom car service that goes beyond the ordinary. 

Impress and inspire your team with customized menus, your own on-board presentation 

complete with audio and visual equipment, or select a complete entertainment package - fully 

staffed and equipped to carry you and your guests anywhere VIA travels throughout Canada. 

Private cars are available on any VIA Rail route in Canada. Large groups can book exclusive use 

of several cars, or an entire train! Whether it's for a few hours or for a cross-Canada trip, your 

package can be customized to ensure that your guests have an unforgettable journey: 

• Choice of classes 

• Special seat configurations 

• Personalized menus 

• Audiovisual facilities available 

• Entertainment or activities 

Chartered Car Fares 

Fares are established per car, regardless of the number of travelers that will be on board. This 

means you get economical, flat-rate travel. 

One-way fare in Economy class, taxes not included: 

Sample Routes Economy Class Economy Plus Business Class 

Windsor – Toronto $4,352 $6,976 $7,840 

Kingston – Toronto $3,604 $6,784 $7,672 

London – Toronto $2,448 $4,544 $5,096 

Montréal – Toronto $5,780 $5,780 $5,780 

Chartered Car Food & Beverage: 

With Business Class Service: 

Enjoy pre-boarding, a complimentary bar before dinner, a choice of 3 main entrees, dessert, VQA wine with your 

meal and later, a liqueur for the evening service 

With Economy Plus Service: 

Economy Plus Service includes a cold meal (which consists of an appetizer, a cold plate such as chicken 

Mediterranean, non alcoholic beverages and dessert of the day) provides an economical way of treating your guests to 

the benefits of custom service 

With Economy Class Service: 

In Economy Class, there is cart service to purchase food or beverages. However, box lunches in a range of prices can 

be pre-selected and prepaid when travelling in Economy Class. 

For fares and to reserve, please 

contact: Lisa Poulin 

(416) 956-7631 

lisa_poulin@viarail.ca 



Omar Temple 111 

Daughters of the Nile 

by P.Q. Audrey J. Stubbs 

Message from the Queen 

It has been one exciting party 

for Omar Temple No. 111, 

this year. As Queen, it has 

been very special to join with 

Ill. Sir Kevin Wilson in many celebrations. 

This year marks the first time Omar has a Supreme 

Queen.Congratulations to SQ Vesta Marshall. My 

reign was highlighted by a Supreme Session in 

London with about 3000 Princesses attending 

followed by a Supreme Cruise. 

We travelled to Montreal Shriners Hospital to make 

a $3 million dollar donation. The finale will be the 

Homecoming called 'Omar's Winter Wonderland' 

where we will welcome Vesta home and celebrate 

Omar's Official Visit by our Supreme Queen. 

Thank you Mocha Shriners for your support. It has 

indeed been a ‘Frantastic Royal Year’! 

Sincerely Fran Hustler , Queen 

Orthopedic Tea Oct. 25/09 held at the Mocha Shrine 

Center, was well attended. It was hosted by Pr. Royal 

Darlene Green, assisted by Pr. Tirzah Lucy Hesse, 

and Pr. Badoura Sandra Rank. A total of 1,888 

articles, of clothing, Toys, and Gift Certificates, with 

a value of $ 12, 987.23 were taken to Montreal 

Hospital in the Camel Coach, by Nobles Barry 

O'Brien and Fred Smith, they were greeted by 

Gylaine Oulette Public Relations Manager. 

R E M I N D E R S . . . 

CEREMONIAL: Saturday Feb. 27/10 at 1:00pm 

in the Hilton Hotel, Dinner at 7:00pm 

INSTALLATION: Sunday March 17/10 

in the Red Room Masonic Building, 

Darlene Green Pr. Royal will be crowned 

as Queen of Omar Temple #11 

Back row L-R Pat Lang, Marlene McKay, Elizabeth 

Nuttal, Fran Hustler Queen, Marg Corcoran. Front 

row L-R Joyce Swayze, Marlene Dennie, Doris 

Barber, Fran Hyatt Pat Fickling, and Fran Hyatt. 

Queen Fran and 

other ladies of 

the household 

visited friends of 

Omar at Ged's 

Restaurant in 

Brantford, this 

was one of the 

Club's Christmas 

Parties. 

These ladies Margaret Schottle, 

Sally McIntyre, Jane Hackland 

all became Princesses at the 

Nov. 09 Session. 

Queen Fran Official visit to the Strathoca Nile Club, 

L-R Sec.-Trea. Fran Hyatt P.Q., V.P. Pr. Helen Sharina, 

Pres. Pr. Donalda Snell, and Queen Fran 

It will be Her Supreme Majesty Vesta Marshall who will be presiding at the Annual Session of 

the Supreme Temple. This will be the Heartland Session in Indianapolis June 13-17/09 Omar 

Temple #111 past Queens, who are appointed Officers and Appointees will have many duties. 



136th Imperial 

Council Session 

Toronto 

July 3-8 2010 

Come out, support and 

participate in this once 

in a lifetime Shrine event 

For up to the minute information 

visit our website at: 

www.toronto2010.ca 

Some of the exciting events planned include: 

• Imperial opening on Sunday July 4 • 2 Parades July 6 and 7 

• Rameses Yacht Club sail past on Sunday July 4 at 2:00 p.m. 

• Bicycle Ride for the Kids on Sunday July 4 • Ladies Luncheon on Monday July 5 

• Imperial Concert on Tuesday July 6 

• Public Relations Presentation on Wednesday July 7 

Wednesday morning celebrate the Investiture of Imperial Sir George Mitchell 

and Lady Deanne as the number one Shriner in the World. 

This is only the third time that an Imperial Fez will have Rameses on it since 1872. 

Support our local efforts financially by purchasing a 

2010 Shrine Pin or a Shrine Shirt and boldly proclaim that you are on the team. 

See the website for details and ordering information. 

If you would like to help on our many committees, please drop an email 

to me personally and let me know where your expertise could be put 

to advantage, and I will forward it to the appropriate committee. 

Barry McQuillin P.P. Director General 2010 www.toronto2010.ca 



Installation by Past Grand Lodge Officers

February, 2010 - Mocha Shriners

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