August 2009 - Mocha Shriners

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VOL. 32 NO. 3 LONDON, ONTARIO AUGUST 2009 

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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 

519-660-0185 

Well the year is 

already half gone, 

my how the time 

flies when you're 

having fun. Since the 

last issue of Mocha 

News, Lady Barb 

and I have been on 

the go, and the last 

few months have 

been both exciting 

and rewarding, and we are looking for more 

of the same in the future. The Spring 

Ceremonial was well attended by the 

Nobility and you brought in 34 new candidates, 

and an overall donation of $280,000. 

Thank you to all of the clubs and units who 

made the donations in these uncertain times. 

If you missed the ceremonial, you missed a 

good time with plenty of activity, good food 

and great fellowship. 

I want to thank the Nobles of the Sun Parlour 

Shrine Club, as always they did a fantastic 

job of organizing and running the 2009 

Spring Ceremonial. A thank you must also go 

out to the gourmet Nobles of the Bluewater 

Shrine Club who cooked up a great Fish Fry 

on the Friday night get together. I want to 

acknowledge and give a special tip of the Fez 

to three Nobles of Sun Parlour Shrine Club 

that gave that extra effort to make the ceremonial 

a success. Noble John “Bud” Jackson 

who was the General Chairman, who gave 

110% on planning and preparing, it was his 

hard work that gave us such a great ceremonial. 

I humbly say thank you Bud and the 

Nobles of Sun Parlour for you efforts, and 

congratulations on a job well done! I would 

be remiss not to mention a hardy thank you to 

our 2009 class Honouree's, Noble's Jack 

Spence and Wilbur Tofflemire, who have 

Potentate’s Report 

been dedicated Masons and Shriners. A big 

thank you goes out to the office staff, 

Sharron, Susan and Jodi, for their assistance 

was greatly appreciated. 

A special thank you goes out to the Ladies of 

the Household and Officers of Omar Temple 

No. 111 for a fantastic job on hosting the 

2009 Supreme Session of the Daughters of 

the Nile here in London. As always you make 

us proud to be associated with such a dedicated 

group of Ladies, who are now lead by 

your very own Supreme Queen Vesta 

Marshall. Congratulations Vesta I know you 

will accomplish much in your term as 

Supreme Queen. 

Your Divan has just arrived back home from 

the Imperial Council Session in San Antonio, 

Texas. I have to report that by a 2/3rd vote, 

the 1300 delegates decided to keep all of the 

Shriners Hospital for Children open. Only 

time will tell what the results of the decision 

will mean to the overall health of the Shrine 

Hospital system. The delegates also heard a 

motion that would have allowed non Shriners 

to participate with clubs/units in non Shriner 

(civic) parades. The motion was overwhelmingly 

defeated, thus we continue with only 

Shriners in all parades and performances 

Before I sign off, I would invite all of the 

newest Nobles to get involved in a club or 

unit or both. By staying involved you will see 

why and what we do for our children and the 

Shriners Hospitals. Thanks to everyone for 

your support of Mocha, Shriners Hospitals 

and our children. It is with great pride that we 

should all say that “I am a Shriner”! And 

remember the glass is not half empty- it is 

half full! 

Yours in the faith 

Kevin M. Wilson, Potentate 

Are you interested in becoming a member 

of the Divan and becoming part of 

Mocha's management team? 

✔ Are you a "TEAM" player? 

✔ Do you have business or senior management experience? 

✔ Can you conduct meetings and get the best out of the 

participants? 

✔ Do you know how the Shrine really works? 

✔ Are you interested in learning and participating? 

✔ Are you prepared to make the commitment? 

Send a confidential resume or CV to Noble Jeff Brown, Recorder. 

Page 2 August 2009 MOCHA NEWS


Chaplain’s 

Chat 

Dear Nobles: 

Some of you know that I was asked to 

conduct and preach at the first worship 

service at the beginning of the 

Daughter's of the Nile Supreme Session 

which was held the first week of June in 

London. Supreme Queen Vesta 

Marshall has demonstrated her faith in 

God by arranging for this worship service and honoured Mocha , 

me and the Concert Band by our participation in this event. From 

my point of view the women of Omar Temple #111 did a 

wonderful job of hosting the 2009 Supreme Session and I wish 

Vesta all the best for her year as Supreme Queen. 

In my sermon at the Supreme Session, I reminded those present 

that the unifying factor that brings us together is not our 

membership in any Masonic related body but it is our common 

faith in God which allowed us entrance into these Fraternal 

Organizations in the first place. It is our faith in God that allows 

us to be an influence for God in our world. In Matthew 5:13 we 

hear that God's people are to be "the salt of the earth". Salt is a 

preservative and so people of faith are to preserve what is of value 

in our world and we also add flavour to this world in which we 

live. The special fellowship in which we share in Fraternal 

Organizations contribute to our hope, joy, and purpose of life. In 

Matthew 5:14 we read that the people of God should be "the light 

of the World". People of faith function to show people the way - 

to show each other the way, to show outsiders the way. Like light, 

God's people make things flourish, they are a positive and creative 

force in this world Think of the light that has shone on the many 

children and their families who have been helped by Shriners' 

Hospitals over these many years 

God's people are the salt and the light of this world of ours which 

needs these values so very much Nobles be proud of what you do 

and keep the Faith. 

To God be the Glory 

The Rev. Canon Michael Farr 

Chaplain 

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 

Recorder’s 

Corner 

by Jeff Brown 

Well, here we are in the midst of another 

summer. I must admit it's not exactly 

what I was expecting thus far. Cooler 

temperatures and plenty of rain has 

been the menu so far but it is a 

refreshing change from the conditions in 

San Antonio, TX where the recent Imperial Session was held. It 

ranged from 98 to 105 degrees F and almost no rain which is 

unusual for them because it is their typical rainy season. The 

Imperial Session was conducted indoors anyways so the heat was 

not a real problem except for the parade. 

Many difficult issues were on the agenda this year and they 

prompted a great deal of debate and emotion amongst the 

members and delegates present. The most serious issue revolved 

around the potential closing of six hospitals. The motion was 

debated at length with amendments and amendments to the 

amendments being proposed and at the end of the day the 

whole question was withdrawn in favour of a new proposal. 

The Galveston burn hospital will re-open as a result of the vote 

although I admit I do not favour this option. The other five 

hospitals have been given a temporary reprieve to complete their 

new business plans that include partnerships with other private 

hospitals and/or Universities to facilitate severe reductions in costs 

and better overall operations. The Erie Unit in particular has been 

working on plans for some time to potentially amalgamate with 

Hamot Medical Centre and develop an integrated facility catering 

to paediatrics and orthopaedics in one location. This will utilize 

more beds in the facility and bring in revenue from Hamot as well 

as additional doctors. On that note, I am pleased to report that 

Dr. John D. Lubahn (formerly of Hamot) has been confirmed as 

the new Chief of Staff at Erie and another new paediatric 

Orthopaedist is interested in joining our staff there which will 

really bring our doctor staffing up nicely. 

Other issues include the adoption of third party pay for patient 

families who have outside medical coverage. This has been a 

very thorny issue in many jurisdictions and may take up to 

eighteen months to implement in some of our hospitals. Erie 

hopes to be fully accredited by the end of this year. 

There have also been some amendments to our ritual approved 

by the membership and two new Shrine Temples have been 

added to our numbers. One is in the Philippines and the other is 

in Puerto Rico. A proposal for a new Temple in Germany was 

defeated because of some difficulties with their financial reports 

and some issues over viability for the long term. It is expected 

another proposal will come forward for a Temple in Europe next 

year that will likely get better support. Nobles, we are truly an 

“INTERNATIONAL” body now! 

With that theme, I advise all Nobles that the new symbol for the 

Shrine is the “FEZ” with the wording “SHRINERS INTERNATIONAL”. 

The tiger claws and scimitar are relegated to a lesser role in favour 

of this new emblem. So if you're planning some new 

clothing or advertising, please be aware 

that the fez and the new wording 

should be used as much as 

possible. 

Es Selamu Aleikum 

MOCHA NEWS August 2009 Page 3


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 

❖ Stories and photos from many 

Clubs and Units 

❖ Daughters of the Nile Hospital 

Donations Reach 3 Million 

❖ Meet a New Shriner 

❖ Erie Hospital Progress Report 

❖ Ceremonial Pictures 

❖ Circus 

❖ Lots of good stuff 

Dennis 

COOK 

editor 

Hard to believe another three months have passed 

since our last Mocha News, but here we are again. 

Hope the so called summer thus far has been good 

for you and your families, and I look forward to 

seeing many of you at various functions over the 

next 3 months. 

Nobles, I don't want to fill our magazine with doom 

and gloom, but many of our loyal advertisers can 

no longer see their way clear to continue 

advertising with us, blame it on the economy, 

weather, or whatever you like but the bottom line is, 

we need advertisers to enable us to continue to 

bring you this fine publication. 

I guess what I'm asking is, if you know someone, 

or some group who may be able to let us run their 

ad in the Mocha News, please contact me or the 

girls in the office. 

Thanks again to all those people who faithfully send 

me articles for the News, I greatly appreciate them. 

Before I conclude my Nobles let me take this 

opportunity to personally welcome all the new 

Shriners into Mocha Temple, and may you all find 

your dream in one of our fine Clubs and Units. 

Thanks and happy reading Dennis 

Look through and find out! 



If you don't know where you are going, 

you'll end up someplace else. 

Yogi Berra 

In today's competitive marketplace, all 

major corporations, whether for profit or 

charitable, must operate from the vision 

of a flexible strategic plan. 

Mocha Shriners, its clubs and units as well as The Shrine of North 

America, is no exception. We must recognize the competitive 

forces vying for men's time, leadership, and humanitarian 

commitment in today's society. In addition, we recognize the need 

to examine our own internal demands - fiscal, structural and 

organizational. 

Since 1872, the Shrine of North America has provided a fraternal 

organization, coupled with its charitable opportunities, which has 

attracted men of good character, and united them in a spirit of fun, 

fellowship and social camaraderie. Through Mocha, we wish to 

continue to encourage personal growth through the perpetuation of 

moral values, leadership opportunity, family involvement, and 

service to children and young adults with special health care needs. 

Having a strategic plan is designed to set in place, at all levels of 

the Mocha Shrine and club organization, the mechanisms, structure 

and programs necessary to support the fundamental mission of the 

Shrine, which is to continue its pre-eminence as the most 

recognized and effective fraternity in North America. 

Good things are ahead for Mocha and all clubs and units if we all 

partner together, unify our efforts and support the goals and 

objectives that are before us. 

It is Important that each club look at several important areas: 

• Retain current members and attract new candidates 

• Regularly support and interact with all Masonic Lodges in your 

jurisdiction 

1. Form and promote the use of Shrine-Mason degree teams. 

2. Encourage members to be active in their respective lodges 

and to assist with membership development in Masonic bodies. 

3. Coordinate Masonic calendars with other Masonic family 

bodies. 

4. Have joint events with other Masonic family bodies. 

• Develop a meaningful relationship with our communities. 

Communicate with leaders of every non-profit, civic and 

community provider as well as media members by telling the story 

of Shriners and Shriners Hospitals for Children. 

• Disperse information and resources to all members clearly, effectively 

and in a timely manner. Keep informed and stay informed. 

• Is enough information on leadership, Shrine law, our hospital 

system and Mocha in general available to the membership? 

• Develop and maintain competent and committed leaders. 

• Ensure that each club is financially sound. Income and expense 

must be budgeted realistically in order for bottom line to be 

positive. 

• Should each club and unit continue to have separate Installations 

and events - do we need to join together - such as having tri club 

Installations - or have more events at Mocha? 

Strategic planning is an organization's process of defining its 

strategy, or direction, Strategic planning saves wasted time, every 

minute spent in planning saves ten minutes in execution.We must 

develop strategies to meet the challenges and rapid changes 

expected in the coming years. 

The time to simply talk about changes and what should be done has 

to come to an end and a plan with committed actions must emerge. 

As our Lodge ritual states 

“The heart may conceive and the head devise in vain if the hand 

be not prompt to execute the design”. 

Welcome to all new members 

and meet 2 of them here. 

L-R Noble John Paton,who was the Master of Dereham 

Lodge No. 624, in Mt. Elgin & Noble Justin Chambers, 

a relatively new member of King Hiram No. 78 in 

Tillsonburg. 

Articles for the next 

issue of Mocha News 

DEADLINE: OCT. 15 

Please type submissions 

or email to 





Camel Coach 

Shrine Circus 2009 

Great crowds at the Shrine Circus 

June 24, 2009. 

Entertainment by Mocha Concert 

Band at Camel Coach Shrine 

Circus 2009 

Camel Coach Presidnet Charlie Pole and 

Legion of Honour Workers Jim Pargeter, 

Ray Masters, Morris McKenzie, 

Keith Roden and lucky bike winnner. 

2nd show “bike” winner at Camel 

Coach Shrine Circus 2009 with Pres. 

Charlie Pole and Mark Gordon. 

Fun for the family at 

Shrine Circus 2009. 

Ticket taker and greeters Al Yeo and 

Carl Morley with Pres. Charlie Pole 

report great crowd at Shrine Circus. 

Behind the scenes at the Shrine Circus 

2009 with Pres. Charlie Pole, 

Ringmaster and 

Illustrious Sir Kevin Wilson. 

Good day at “Shrine Circus” 2009 

Camel Coach Executive 

Mark Gordon, George Vanslack, 

Pres. Charlie Pole with 

Illiustrious Sir Kevin 

Camel Coach President Charlie Pole, 

Shrine Circus Chairman Jack McLean and 

Illustrious Sir Kevin back stage at the 

2009 Circus. 



Normal Hillbilly Work Weekend Clan #59, Outhouses #1 & #3 

June 26th, parade in Thamesville, 

after a hard evening's work in the 

Thamesville parade we are up 

early at the Arkona parade. 

Having worn ourselves out at that 

there second parade we dun headed 

to Nilestown where them there 

cooks had vittles underway. 

The next thing you know we have 

the old Hillbilly degree complete 

with 4 new candidates bare down 

to just above the seat. 

And then as all Hillbillies who dun 

good, we dun sit down for a 

feed of the fud. 

News Writer: Ron Cripps 

NOBLES, MARK YOUR CALENDARS 

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. 



Thank You 

Vesta Marshall 

Supreme Queen “2009-2010” 

Supreme Temple 

Daughters of the Nile Omar Temple No.111 

London, Ontario 

Dear Nobles, 

On Behalf of all the Daughters of the Nile Omar Temple No.111” I would like to thank each and every one for 

taking the time to help make our Supreme Sessions a success. 

The work all the Mocha Shrine Units put into it was far more than expected. Everyone had wonderful comments 

to make, all the work you did never went unnoticed, running ladies to Hotels and picking them up, welcoming 

them to all the sessions, pickup at airport and events. 

Music is an important element of many occasions and we thank the Mocha units who offered their talents to 

provide musical enjoyment for us all. I know this event has helped the Nobility understand what the Daughters 

of the Nile are all about. As they say a picture is worth a thousand words. 

We are very fortunate to have the great support of the Mocha Shriners and we look forward to many more years 

of working together for the children in the Shriners Hospitals . 

Thanks again for your interest and support. 

Fraternally, 

Vesta Marshall, Supreme Queen 

8-605 Newbold St. 

London Ont. 

N6E 2T7 

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Erie Hospital Bus Trip 

Submitted by Noble Ehman Lynk 

I was one of the fortunate ones to have been able to go on the Erie Hospital Bus Trip, which was 

very ably hosted by Ann Sloman. What a great trip it was and a good time was enjoyed by all in 

attendance. Hospital Staff couldn't have been more friendly or helpful, showing us through the 

place, and explaining various instruments, and aids to help the treatment of the children. 

Here are a few photos that I hope will give you a feeling of being there. 

The Concert band was made up of Nobles 

from four different Temples in the area, and 

they never get together for a practice. 

They meet for concerts only and play 

exceptionally well, which is an indication 

of their musical ability. 

This little girl a former 

patient of the Hospital 

was proud to stroll 

around the grounds, 

capturing the heart of 

all who seen her. 

Pictured here with 

that little angel is 

yours truly 

Noble Ehman Lynk. 

What’s Happening in the Units! 

Mocha Greeters Unit 

greet The Daughters of the Nile 

Nobles Don Meadwell, Dave Hopper, John Gurd, and Ken Hill, ready to 

spring into action at the Daughters of the Nile Supreme Session. 

L-R Nobles Ehrhard Kuhlmann, Ken Hill, and 

Keith Hoggard at the entrance to the Convention 

Centre, to greet the visiting delegates. 

Mocha Greeters pose with delegates at the London 

Convention Centre, during their 93rd Annual Supreme 

Session in June of 2009. The event was hosted by Omar 

Temple 111 Daughters of the Nile. 



More of What’s Happening in the Units! 

Keystone Kops Unit 

Activities for Months of April, May, June 2009 

April 15th – Visit to the Brantford General Hospital – 

Childrens Floor for the distribution of Large Stuffed 

Animals donated by Kop Sid Copperthwaite. 

Then on to Seniors Ward for the entertainment of the 

patients which was extremely weel received with many of 

them having memories of the Keystone Kop Movies. 

April 15th – Visit to the Brantford Police Headquarters, 

introducing the Unit to the Brantford Police & a Photo 

Opportunity with Chief of Police Derek McElveny. 

May 23rd – Giant Yard Sale at the Brantford Shrine Club. 

BBQ was manned by members of the Unit & attracted 

large crowds. An overwhelming success with proceeds 

allotted for the purchase of equipment needed by the Unit. 

May 31st – Participation of Unit Members at the Special 

Olympic Bowling Event at Echo Bowling Lanes in 

Brantford. A team was entered & scores were not to be 

mentioned. Just a fun day for a great cause. 

June 13th – Several Members attended the Spring 

Ceremonial in Leamington & met with several potential 

candidates for membership in the Keystone Kops. 

June 21st – Attendance at the Shrine Tri-City Circus held 

under the Tent in Cambridge. Members of the Unit circulated 

the waiting crowd , including the newest member 

now dressed as a convict, adding to the fun & festivities. 

Members also assisted in sale of the Programs. 

Comments: 

For a newly established Unit within Mocha it has been a 

busy time. 

These are some of the “Move-outs” that we have attended 

over the past three months. Hopefully more to come. 

Our membership is growing & we have now acquired 

anew member, Noble Al Watkinson, who doubles as a 

convict. 

Are we having fun yet?? Hey we have just started!! 

To participate in this FUN Group contact, 

The Chief - Noble Bill Cunliffe @ 519.443-8375 

Or Noble Sid Copperthwaite @ 519.753.7319 

Noble/Kop Convict Al Watkinson 



Here’s What’s Happening in the Units! 

Mocha Trumpet Band 

Greetings to all Nobles from the members of The Mocha 

Trumpet Band. It is a pleasure to provide you with an 

update of our activities for 2009. 

During the winter off season the band continued practicing 

each Monday evening at 7:30pm to bring some new music 

into our 2009 performances. This all under the direction of 

John Lloyd. Our first function was to play at the John 

Labatt Centre in early April for the London Knights’ last 

home playoff game. 50/50 tickets were sold while we 

played, with the Shrine share of the proceeds donated to 

The Children’s Hospital Telemedicine Centre. 

On April 18, 2009 we performed at the Potentates Ball providing 

music during the cocktail hour and playing the 

Canadian and American national anthems. 

On May 2, 2009 we played at the Stratford Shrine Club 

BBQ at the new Stratford Rotary Complex. The dinner was 

delicious. On May 18, 2009, we participated in the 

Woodstock parade in the morning and in the Band Tattoo in 

the afternoon. It was a very full day and we all slept well 

that night. 

We participated in the Daughters of the Nile Installation 

Ceremony and the Mocha Ceremonial in Leamington in 

June and we have a challenging schedule for the remainder 

of 2009. 

Several of our members have had health problems over the 

winter and are in various stages of recovery. They are Bob 

Brady, Frank Maynard, Owen Coles, Graham Paull, Don 

Gellatly and Stew Murdoch. Ken Jenkins shocked us when 

he found out he required triple heart bypass surgery recently. 

We are pleased to report the surgery was successful and 

he is recovering nicely. 

As you are aware Noble David Sloman, Past Potentate of 

Mocha, passed away April 3, 2009. He was a strong member 

of our band serving on our drum line and latterly as our 

Drum Major. His past military experience in the Welsh 

Guards showed as he led our unit on parades and contributes 

greatly to our marching ability. At our band practice 

on May 25, 2009 a plaque commemorating Dave’s valued 

Dave Harding Classics 

contributions to our band was presented to Dave’s wife 

Ann, his son Carl (also a member of our band) and his 

daughter Wendy. 

Greg Jackson, President 

Mocha Trumpet Band President, Greg Jackson, 

presentating the Recogniton of Service Plaque in 

honour of Dave Sloman to his wife Ann and 

son Carl & daughter Wendy. 

Pictured here with his El Camino, and a 

delicious bowl of Strawberries, is Noble 

Dave Harding who on behalf of Mocha 

Classics attended a Strawberry Social 

hosted by the Canada Southern Railway 

Station, St. Thomas. The event saw 800 

people enjoy Children's activities, 

Magicians, jugglers, a display by the 

Chatham Model Railway Group, and 

Mocha Classic Cars.(due to the rain 

only one car attended, way to go Dave). 

Photos submitted by: Linda Martin 

Tourism & Events Coordinator, 

North America Railway Hall of Fame 

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Thank-you to all 20 members and ladies who attended the "Frankenmuth 

Weekend". Your support of our Unit is greatly appreciated. Thanks to 

everyone who brought food and a special thank-you to Moira Roden and 

Ann Sloman for looking after the "Picnic in the Parking Lot"! 

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Mocha Road Runners 

On May 18 the Mocha Roadrunners started the 2009 parade 

season by being one of several Shrine Units to participate 

in the Victoria Day Parade in Woodstock. The Roadrunner 

Unit is led in the parades by Noble Harry Lawry who is in 

his 83rd year and is presently the senior statesman in this 

Unit. Harry joined the Mocha Shrine in 2003 in Chatham 

and has been a Roadrunner since 2003. He enjoys his race 

car, which is a converted ATV that was modified by Noble 

Leon Roth. Being a part of all our parades, he is counted on 

to be our pace car driver. Harry often shares a car trailer and 

ride with another Roadrunner, Noble Carl Ohrling, who 

sees that Harry is safely in attendance. Most of Harry’s 

working career was spent in the RCAF. He enlisted in 1942 

and spent 34 years in the service before retiring in 1976 

with the rank of Flight Lieutenant. He worked with the 

ground crew as an engineering officer and served 4 tours in 

Europe. Presently, he resides in Tavistock. 

If you have an opportunity to visit with Harry he is always 

willing to discuss his R.C.A.F. days, his Roadrunner car 

and being a member of the Shrine. 

Our Unit started the Woodstock parade with 11 cars and 

quickly was reduced to 9. Our new vehicle, “The General 

Lee” lost a wheel very early into the parade, due to a faulty 

bolt. Another new vehicle, “Boss Hog” had to drop out due 

to a brake problem caused by following to close to others 

and having to stop suddenly. Both of these cars will be 

repaired by our main mechanic and coincidently, the creator 

of these cars, Noble Leon Roth. One can expect surprises 

during parades as there can be many mechanical 

failures. In our Spring Ceremonial in Leamington we had 

10 vehicles in attendance but Noble Doug Richardson 

developed car failure and was towed through part of the 

parade by Noble Peter Ebel. Our Roadrunner Unit has visited 

Pine Lake, and then we entertained the many spectators 

in Cambridge and Stratford for the July 1st festivities. Look 

for the Roadrunners to appear in Simcoe on August the 1st 

and in Teeswater on August 3rd and several more. All vehicles 

will be in fine running form and ready to bring enjoyment 

to all onlookers. Come and visit with us and be part 

of the feztivities. 

Submitted by Noble John Parker 

Unit News 

A Fez Good Feeling Anecdote, 

While on a courier run, I was instructing Noble Ron 

McNicol what was to be done in my absence. While at one 

bank, he was observed by one of the tellers. The following 

day while visiting the same bank the same teller 

approached me and asked if I were a friend of Ron McNicol 

whom she saw me with the day before. I told her that he 

was and that he would be working for me in the future. 

“Oh!” she said, “I assume you must also be a shriner?” 

“Yes”, I said. 

She said, “I thought you must be.” 

It is great to be recognized as a Shriner and in the company 

of other Shriners. Perhaps we should all develop goals 

that would have us known as a Shriner like Noble Ron 

McNicol has already accomplished. He is known in his 

community for his work for the Shrine’s Children and for 

the Mocha Shrine. 

Submitted By Noble John Parker 





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Whispering Sands of the 

London Mocha Oriental Band 

In Memorial - We mourn the loss of a great and spunky 

Bandsman, Noble Frank Barber. Frank met with the black 

Camel in the month of May and hardly a Bandsman missed 

the celebration of Frank’s busy life at a reception held at the 

Lambeth Legion. The band extend their sincere condolence 

to Frank’s Wife, Marjory and family. 

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. 

In Memorial - Dave Fickling; High Priest and Prophet and 

a long time member of the Band, mourn the passing of his 

Brother-in-Law, Bob Stallard, beloved brother of Dave’s, 

wife Pat. Bob of Stallard Radio and T.V. fame, passed away 

on July 6th. The band also extend condolences to Pat, 

Dave and family. 

AN INVITATION to Thirty Five new Nobles of the Mystic 

Shrine who crossed the hot sands of the desert in Leamington 

on Saturday, June 13th. 2009, are now free to accompany the 

Nobles of the London Mocha Oriental Band at their regular 

meetings held on each of the second and fourth Monday 

evenings of the month. We meet in the London Shrine Centre 

lower floor at 7.30 pm. Come and join us for the fun and perhaps 

gain an interest in establishing yourself in a carrier 

designed to improve your every ability in the use of a musical 

instrument, A knowledge of music is not a prerequisite, we 

will teach you the simple way. 

CONGRATULATIONS TO DON AND to receive their telegrams from the Mayor 

LELA PEMBLETON (pictured left) as well as from the Governor General. Don 

on celebrating their 70th anniversary, yes has been a staunch member of the Oriental 

their 70th. On January 10th 2009, 18 Band for years and still taking notes on our 

members of the family accompanied by involvements. Don, for some time, did a 

many Bandsmen and their better half’s, great job of looking after our Camel towing 

joined them at Hooks Restaurant for dinner it to parades and feeding it Tim-Bitts. The 

and then returned to Don and Lela’s place Band once again congratulates the ‘young’ 

for frolic and cards, a late snack included. couple on such a rare achievement. Best 

The weather on that day was as good as the wishes for all future years. 

company ‘Fantastic’. They were overjoyed 

CONGRATULATIONS TO ROGER AND SHIRLEY ROGERS on celebrating their 50th year together while they enjoyed a 

visit to their home by several members of the Band and of course their ladies, on Sunday May 3rd. May you enjoy many more 

years together. 

Noble Bob Rossi, General Manager for onion sales, once again did a sterling job of 

organizing the Bands top and bottom sales staff. The Band sold 670 bags and brought 

in a tidy sum of $8,030 for a net of approximately $600, the Nobles of the Oriental Band 

will love you Bob. 

Nobles pictured left from left to right: Alex Aitken, Charlie Crow and Shayne Eldridge 

hard at work selling onions in the Talbot Mall to a very happy customer. Shayne organized 

the set up in his place of employment and Faxed just about all in that towering 

building with a note to tell them just how good these Vidalia onions are and urged them 

to buy a bundle. Many were sold and a good time filled with fun and laughter delighted 

many passers by. 

$2000 to the Patient Transportation fund. Well done you 

Nobles of the Mocha Oriental Band. 

Parades galore, there were two at the JLC. The Band played 

at the 5th and final game of the play off between the London 

Knights and the Windsor Spitfires resulted with a great 

achievement, the 50/50 draw made $7,500 of which the winner 

received $3,750 and an equal amount was donated to the 

MSPOTS fund. So well was the Band received that we have 

been told, (not just invited), that we must attend another time 

in September or October. The Daughters of the Nile, their 

patrons and gests were also entertained by the Band at their 

Installation night with much the same result. 

Immediate Past President, 

Noble Mike Sargent presented 

Parades to date include Woodstock (rained out) Ingersol, 

our cheques in amount of 

Thamesville, Mount Bridges and so far, six more to go, no 

$7,000 to Mocha Shrine 

doubt that several more will follow, as well as to look forward 

Potentate, Sir Kevin Wilson, at 

to the social activities such as the Golf tournament, Grand 

the Spring Ceremonial in 

River cruse, the Fish Fry, Christmas party and the annual 

Leamington on Saturday, June 

meeting. 

13th. The amount was shared 

- $5000 to MSPOTS and Noble Charlie Crow 



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Nobles meet one of our new 

Shriners. 

I had the pleasure of attending the Spring Ceremonial and 

as usual my trusty camera was not to far away.I would take 

a picture of anything that fascinated me and I was intrigued 

by this new candidate purchasing all the items his wife 

would let him buy, from the nice display, brought to 

Leamington by Noble Stew Murdoch. 

I took the liberty of interviewing this candidate and found 

out that he was not only new to Shrinedom, but had just 

received his 3rd. Degree the month before. Once again I 

was just amazed by the enthusiasm of this young individual, 

and he must have caught the attention of Chief Rabban 

Barry Snider who sponsored this candidate,( way to go 

Barry). 

It would be interesting to follow this fellows Masonic and 

Shrine career as I believe the future is bright for this eager 

young man, and I can't be there to edge him on, but if the 

right people read this article, lets keep this pride of 

membership beating strong, help him at every turn, and lets 

see who is one of our new Potentates. 

Wouldn’t you like to 

see your ad here? 

Or elsewhere in the 

magazine? 

For more information 

please contact: 

the Editor at 519-842-3064 

thecooks@sympatico.ca 

or the Mocha office at 519-672-1391 

mochashriners.@rogers.com 

Pictured here with his wife Karri, is Chris Bradley 

Welcome to the Shrine, Chris, and let me know if 

you need help with anything. The Editor. 

Chris's masonic career goes like this: 

1st. Degree Feb. 4/09 Waterloo # 539 

2nd. Degree Mar. 25th. Brotherhood # 723 

3rd. Degree May 21 Preston # 297 

As you can see he is already a visitor, as all 3 degrees were 

in a different Lodge. 

His Father Ross L. Bradley, was also a Mason who was 

Initiated in Feb. 10 1956 in Talbot Lodge # 546, and 

affiliated in Liberty Lodge # 419 Sept. 13 1976., as was his 

Grandfather Emery Bradley. (no dates as of yet) 

Nobles lets keep this Shriner enthused, men like him are 

our future. 

Submitted by the Editor. 



CLUB NEWS 

Tillsonburg Shrine Club 

Tillsonburg Shrine was proud and honored to attend the Spring 

Ceremonial in Leamington, and what a great event it turned out 

to be. We were also privileged to have 3 candidates from our 

area sign up as new Nobles, and we wish them all the best, and 

hope to see them fulfilling Offices in our Club,assisting with 

functions, helping with parades and joining us at meetings. Who 

knows they could even go on to be Divan Members, what ever 

they decide Tillsonburg will be there to assist them in their 

endeavors. 

We were also proud to do our part in the Parade at the 

Ceremonial as can be witnessed by these photos. 

Tillsonburg Shrine Club have taken some Amish children to 

Erie Hospital, and to thank us we received a nice handmade 

quilt. We decided to sell tickets on this quilt, and the proceeds 

would go to the Transportation Fund. 

Mini Bike riders ready to ride. 

Some last minute instructions, 

and we hit the streets of Leamington. 

The driver of our Antique Fire Truck Noble Stan McIntyre. 

Blenheim Shrine Club 

submitted by Peter Paisiovich 

The onions have arrived. Left to right Blenheim Shrine Club President 

Noble Bro. Tony Bouw, Secretary Noble Bro. James Shillington, Noble 

Bro. Peter Paisiovich and in the truck Nobel Bro. Edward Bell. 

Pictured above on draw day is President Al 

Wittet, Tillsonburg Mayor Steve Molnar, and 

Noble Past President Dave Brand. 

The quilt was won by Doug Durdle of Aylmer. 

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Brantford Shriner’s 

Assumption College students, Cassie Liviero and 

Amber Pelzer are seen receiving cheques for 

$2,000.00 each from Bursary Chairman Jim Boyd 

and Brian Sherrin, President of the Brantford 

Shriner’s Club. Amber will be attending Conestoga 

College in Kitchener to study office administration in 

health care and plans on becoming a child life specialist. 

She has undergone twenty-one operations 

including brain surgery and is blind in one eye. 

Cassie will be attending Wilfred Laurier University 

in Brantford in a journalism course for four years. 

She is involved with the Youth Advisory Council and 

through her writing ability will continue advocating 

on behalf of people with disabilities. 

Strathroca 

Shrine Club 

CLUB NEWS 

Noble Bob Marshall organized a steak B.B.Q. at his home to support the celebrations 

for Daughters of the Nile Supreme Sessions where his wife Vesta became Supreme 

Queen. Noble Bob and many Strathoca Shrine Club members served at the event. 

Noble Stephen Freymond 



Pal Mocha 

Pal Mocha had a successful year selling Vidalia 

Onions, and many Thanks to Nobles George Arlein, 

Ron Bingham, and John Blue, who traveled to London 

to transport them back to Palmerston. Nobles Jack 

Cronsberry, and Laverne long contacted Al Dobson, 

who owns A.& B. Dobson Truck Sales and Service, to 

thank him for the use of the front end loader, which 

was a great help to our labors. A phone call to Al's who 

has been a active Lions Club member, had him at 

Noble Cronsberry's Garage to unload the onions and 

within 15 minutes they were off of the flatbed and into 

the garage. 

At the recent Ceremonial we had 2 members cross the 

hot sands, and we welcome them to Mocha and to our 

Club. 

As summer winds down and Fall approaches we are 

looking forward to attending the Fall fair Parades in 

our area. 

CLUB NEWS 

Potentate Kevin Wilson,on left discusses some business 

with Noble Jim Abbot, and Sec. Noble Al Donaldson. 

Past President Noble Jim Abbott, center is presented 

with 100 Million Dollar Club Certificate by Potentate 

Kevin Wilson, on left, and New President Noble Don 

Kritzer, on the right. 

Chief Rabban Noble Barry Snider hams it up with 

High Preist and Prophet Noble Dave Fickling, 

and Noble Eric Scheeringa. 

On a personal note: I was devastated to 

hear of the passing of a great Past Potentate 

Noble Dave Sloman, what a great Mason 

and Shriner he was.Dave will be missed 

greatly by both organizations. 

Although I never new Noble Art Racey, 

a person could feel like they knew him 

from his great columns, in the Mocha 

News. He was a great composer of words, 

and always had an interesting story. 

Both these Nobles will be greatly missed. 

Laverne Long. 

Ready to sell onions are Noble Jack Cronsberry and 

Laverne Long, (775 bags were sold by our Club) 

Nobles John Blue, and Ron Bingham watch 

Al Dobson unload the Onions. 



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Omar Temple 111 

Daughters of the Nile 

by Audrey J. Stubbs 

Message from the Queen 

What a fairytale story, as Omar Temple N0. 111 Daughters of 

the Nile hosted the 93rd. Supreme Session for the first time 

ever in London, Ontario, where Supreme Queen Vesta 

Marshal was crowned. From her throne she saw over 2240 

Princesses from throughout her realm, who came in a vast 

array of fantastic costumes and displays to pay Homage and 

enjoy this Royal event. Special thanks to Illustrious Sir Kevin 

Wilson for his welcome and participation, and as well to the 

Supreme Officers of Omar # 111 

Supreme Queen Vesta Marshall 

S.PR Marshall Doris Barber P.Q. 

S.PR. Chaplain Marlene Dennis P.Q. 

S.PR. Zora 

Patricia Lang P.Q. 

S.PR. Musician Joyce Swayze P.Q. 

S. Attendant Marlene McKay P.Q. 

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SUPREME: 

Total registration from Omar: 

312 

Ladies: 213 Non Members: 99 

Shriners( Trumpet Band, Royal Scots of 

mocha, Oriental Band, Concert Band, 

Greeters Unit, and individuals who joined 

in the harmonious frivolities, and added 

that extra touch to our proceedings. We 

were so very proud as Mayor Ann DiCicco 

welcomed everyone to London. This ' 

Autumn Maples Supreme Session has 

been described as the best ever, and we are 

still hearing the positive comments by 

phone and Email, how much the Princeses enjoyed our 

friendliness, enthusiasm, food, safety, and even the weather. 

When Supreme Queen Vesta appeared out of nowhere in the 

" Dance of the Falling Autumn Leaves" a breathless hush 

erupted into shouts of pure delight. As Queen of Omar for 

2009 this has been a spectacular thrill of a lifetime 

By Queen Fran Hustler 

Supreme Appointments: 

By-Laws Sub. Temples Pat Fickling P.Q. 

Goodwill Ambassadors Shirley Hawley P.Q. 

& Fran Hyatt P.Q. 

Escorts Canadian Flag Liz Nutall P.Q, 

S.Temple Banner Marg. Corcoran P.Q. 

Chorus Director PR. Helen Cummings 

Accompanist 

PR. Lois Goodall 

Canadian Temples: 527 

Meals served: 7712 

Weather Mainly sunny 

Guests: 991/2 % Happy!!!! 

D.O.N. & Shriners: Happy but 

require 7 Days vacation.!!!! 

Queen Fran 

Supreme Queen Vesta receives a cheque 

for C.E.F. from Pr. Sandra Colvin on 

behalf of the Carnival Cruise Line. 

Supreme Queen Vesta's first visit wearing 

D.O.N. Crown to St. Thomas Nile Club 

Queen Fran, Noble Paull 

Ceremonial may 2009 New Princess front left 

Woodstock, St. Marys Club 

Maureen Craig - Grand Bend, Fran Roosi - London,Sylvia Bruley - 

Friendship Night 

Port Dover, Audrey Beaulieu - London.Back Nancy Smith - Parkhill, Skit the Life of Supreme Queen Elect 

Brenda Dumonceaux - Kitchener, Audrey Orton _ Cambridge, 

Vesta Marshall. 

Margaret Wallace - Woodstock, Lorna Haight - Camlachie. 





DAUGHTERS OF THE NILE 

Contribute 3rd million to 

Shriners Hospitals for 

Children - Canada 

Montreal, July 18, 2009 -- Daughters 

of the Nile is an international 

fraternal organization for women 18 

years of age or older, who are related by birth or marriage 

to a Shriner, Master Mason or Daughter of the Nile (DON). 

On July 18, 2009, Supreme Queen Vesta Marshall made 

her official visit to Shriners Hospitals for Children (SHC)- 

Canada and unveiled a plaque recognizing the third 

million dollars contributed by the Canadian Daughters of 

the Nile. 

“This donation represents many hours of devoted time 

and talents on the part of the Canadian Daughters of the 

Nile to raise this amount of money. These ladies are 

passionate about our work and show much love for our 

Order and I thank them for their continued devotion”, said 

Mrs. Marshall during the official ceremony held at SHC- 

Canada on Cedar Avenue in Montreal. During the 

Supreme Session in London, Ontario, on June 11th, 2009 

the Daughters of the Nile crowned Vesta Marshall as 

Supreme Queen for the North American charitable 

organization. She is the 8th Canadian to receive this 

honour. 

The 2,900 Canadian members in twelve centers across 

Canada maintain a Convalescent Endowment Fund and a 

Convalescent Relief Fund, known as the Canadian Trust, 

to support the advanced medical care of the patients at 

the Canadian Shriners Hospital for Children in Montréal. 

The Trust is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency 

as a registered charity and recognized by the CRA as a 

Public Foundation. 

Founded in 1913 in Seattle, Washington, Daughters of the 

Nile now totals over 34,000 members in 147 cities 

throughout the United States and Canada. The members 

of Daughters of the Nile are proud of their long 

association with the Shrine of North America and their 

continuing support of the Shriners Hospitals for Children. 

Shriners support 22 hospitals in the United States, 

Canada and Mexico. The Montreal hospital is the first of 

the twenty-two hospitals to receive over three million 

dollars in donations from the Daughters of the Nile. 

Members have travelled from the all over the United 

States and Canada for this very special event. 

Source: 

Shirley Smith, Daughters of the Nile 

Email: kandssmith@shaw.ca 

Forest City Road Race 

Pictured here is one of the fine Nobles Bob Shier, (London 

Oriental Band) cheering on the runners at Sunday's race. I 

relieved him at his post & of course I forget his name. He 

was on the early shift at post # 55 at Talbot & Ann. 

It was a great event that was well organized & lots of fun. I'll 

see you next year. 

Fraternally Yours; 

Bro. Harry Wilkinson 

Senior Deacon 

St. John's Lodge No. 20 

Babcock, Robert R 

Bayfield 

Brothers, George 

Strathroy 

Card, Sid G. 

Tillsonburg 

Chahine, Said 

Camlachie 

Clinton, William 

London 

Coatsworth Robert 

Glencoe 

Colledge J.A. 

Caledonia 

Crocker, Edwin J. 

St. Thomas 

Dalton, Lawrence R. 

Bayfield 

Dumanski, Bryan R. 

Sault Ste. Marie 

Faulds, William R. 

Wentzville 

Fennell, Richard 

Powell WY USA 

Forth, Donald 

Orillia 

Lost in the Desert 

The following Nobles have been listed as lost. 

If you have an address, 

please advise the office. 

Francis, Robert 

London 

Hetherington, Greg 

Morpeth 

Hicks, M Duane 

Alymer 

Hudson, Blake 

London 

Hutchinson, Ralph 

Brantford 

Kerr, John M 

London 

Kilmer, Earl D. 

London 

Kirkwood, John 

Chatham 

Korbich, John W 

Paris 

Logan, Wayne W. 

Elliott Lake 

Major, Darcy 

Simcoe 

McLean, Neil 

Port Huron MI US 

Meyer, Wm. A. Jr. 

Kitchener 

Mott, James 

Sarnia 

Olver, Robert B. 

Sarnia 

Outinen, Brian 

Cutler 

Patterson, Shirley 

Gordon 

Wallaceburg 

Sauve, Albert 

Prescott 

Sinden, Roy 

London 

Stewart, Allan 

St. Marys 

Thomas, Ronald E. 

London 

Varallo, Anthony J. 

London 

Wood, Stanley W. 

St. Thomas 



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Ontario Nobles/Drivers Bring Patient 

from Canada to SCH - Chicago 

Don Muholland and Max Meharg drove nine 

hours from Mocha Shrine, London, Ontario, 

to SCH - Chicago, bringing a nine year old 

spinal cord patient for treatment. The child 

has grown three inches since his treatments 

began here six months ago. In the photo, right, 

they pose with their Shrine van in front of our 

hospital. These Nobles, take patients to both 

Montreal and Erie, besides coming to Chicago 

- and they visit us every three months. 

We welcome our Canadian guests, a part of 

the International team of Shrine drivers, who 

complete the circle of care for children. 

Thankyou, Gentlemen, for your devotion to 

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Women across Canada 

raise $1 million for 

Shriners Hospitals for 

Children - Canada 

Montreal, Saturday July 18, 2009 - This afternoon, Shriners 

Hospitals for Children - Canada received a cumulative $1 

million donation from the Daughters of the Nile (DON). The 

donation was presented by Mrs. Vesta Marshall on behalf of 

the 2900 members from the 12 Canadian Temples of the 

Daughters of the Nile (DON) who have raised these funds 

over the last 7 years through a variety of community based 

events across the country. Member of National Assembly for 

Westmount-Saint-Louis, Jacques Chagnon and Jocelyn Ann 

Campbell, Associate Councillor for families and social and 

community development at the city of Montreal were on hand 

to recognize this significant contribution to the pediatric 

orthopaedic healthcare establishment. 

The ceremony began with Shriners Headquarters Leadership 

officially recognizing the outstanding contribution and 

achievement of the DON with an official plaque presentation. 

“The Daughters of the Nile are a model of will and perseverance 

to ensure the health and well being of children today and 

tomorrow” declared Deputy Imperial Potentate George A. 

Mitchell. “This contribution is as tremendous as the size of 

their collective hearts”, added Past Imperial Potentate and 

CEO Ralph W. Semb. 

This is the 3rd million raised and presented to SHC-Canada 

by the DON, a first in the Shriners Hospitals system. The 

Canadian membership of the Daughters of the Nile has made 

this kind of exceptional contribution twice before. Past 

Supreme Queen Rhona Kerr of Oronto Temple No. 69 in 

Toronto (Ontario) presented the first million in 1995 and 

Nancelyn Ross of Sphinx Temple No.116 in Winnipeg 

(Manitoba) the second million in 2002. 

“To assure quality health care and health services to all 

Quebecers is a priority. For this reason, I salute the initiatives 

that are consistent with this goal. Thanks to this generous 

donation, young patients treated at the Shriners Hospital and 

their families will benefit from a variety of much needed services” 

declared Jacques Chagnon, Member of National 

Assembly for Westmount-Saint-Louis. 

“I am extremely pleased by this tremendous gesture of generosity 

offered to Montreal-area children and to the Montreal 

Shriners hospital, whose presence in our city has always been 

a source of pride. This donation as well as the institution 

receiving the funding will help improve the quality of life as 

well as the future of our youth, which has been an ongoing 

preoccupation for our administration,” said Jocelyn Ann 

Campbell, associate councillor for families and social and 

community development at the city of Montreal. 

than 70 profoundly deaf children have been able to hear since 

1995. The DON also provide vital funding for the purchase of 

hundreds of prosthesis and orthesis annually for hospital 

patients. 

“On behalf of our young patients and our staff, I wish to thank 

all of the Daughters of the Nile. In addition to the extraordinary 

gift they are making today, they are contributing to 

improve the quality of care and quality of life of the children 

and their families as well as addressing the day to day needs 

of the children by providing arts and crafts material and 

games for our Child Life Department” explained Gary 

Morrison, Chairman of the Board of Governors, Shriners 

Hospitals for Children-Canada. 

During the ceremony, this donation was recognized through 

the Shriners Hospitals for Children Philanthropic Society 

which honours major living donors and deceased benefactors 

who give contributions and/or bequests in excess of 

$250,000. The Daughters of the Nile were honoured with the 

placement of their third Gold Plaque for gifts of $1 million or 

more located in the philanthropic centre wall near the 

entrance of the hospital. 

About the Daughters of the Nile 

Daughters of the Nile is an international fraternal organization 

for women 18 years of age or older, who are related by 

birth or marriage to a Shriner, Master Mason or Daughter of 

the Nile. Altogether, DON counts 34,000 members in 147 

Temples across Canada and the United States. The first 

Temple - Hatasu No.1, was created in Seattle, Washington, in 

1913. The first Canadian Temple was Miriam Temple No.2 

created in Victoria (British Columbia) in 1918 and the second 

was Oasis No.46, created in Montreal (Quebec) in 1929. 

About Shriners Hospitals for Children - Canada 

Shriners Hospitals for Children (SHC) is a one-of-a-kind 

international healthcare system dedicated to improving the 

lives of children by providing pediatric specialty care, innovative 

research and outstanding teaching programs. Located in 

Montreal, SHC-Canada is a bilingual, short term, acute care 

centre providing elective pediatric orthopaedic health care. 

The role of the Shriners Hospitals is to promote health and to 

provide treatment and rehabilitation to children with 

orthopaedic and neuromuscular problems in a family-centered 

environment at no charge. The Shriners Hospital is 

affiliated with McGill University and provides for clinical 

experience and teaching for residents and allied professionals. 

Source: 

Guylaine Ouellet, Public Relations Manager 

Shriners Hospitals for Children - Canada 

T: 514.282.6990 C: 514.602.1455 

gfouellet@shrinenet.org 

Emmanuelle Rondeau, Information Officer 

Shriners Hospitals for Children - Canada 

T: 514.282.7222 C: 514.347.1114 

Daughters of the Nile funding have allowed, among other 

projects, the implementation of leadership programmes such 

as the Bone Anchored Hearing Aid programme lead by Dr. 

Lucie Lessard. Thanks to this technology and expertise, more erondeau@shrinenet.org 



Progress Report #4 

- Mocha Shriners 

July 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 from April 9 – July 15, 2009 

LAUNCH CELEBRATION POSTPONED 

TO THE FALL 

• much preparation went into planning the event that 

was to be held on June 29 at London Health 

Sciences Centre to celebrate the official launch 

of MSPOTS 

• unfortunately, due to the low number of Nobles who 

were able to attend, the decision was reached, in 

consultation with the Shriners MSPOTS Committee, 

that it would be better to postpone this event 

to the fall 

• everyone who was asked to participate in the 

June 29th program was very excited to do so, and 

they are looking forward to joining us in the fall 

• also, planning the event gave us the opportunity to 

test and perfect the connectivity of the system 

• the program for the event in the fall will include: 

• meeting Laurie Gould, who is Ellen Rosen’s 

successor as VP of Women’s and Children’s at 

London Health Sciences Centre 

• telemedicine links to: Tampa and representatives 

from the Shriners Hospital in Honolulu, Hawaii, 

and the Montreal Shriners Hospital 

• a physiotherapist from the Prism Centre in 

Chatham 

• a family who will benefit from the service at the 

McGivney Centre in Windsor 

• a patient from KidsAbility in Waterloo 

• a senior representative from Tandberg, who will 

also have a display of telemedicine equipment for 

you to see 

• we will set the new date soon so that everyone can 

mark it in their calendars 

SITES UPDATE 

• Telemedicine training for the Waterloo site has been 

completed 

• for staff at the Windsor and Chatham sites, training 

will take place in late August 

• the first clinic is scheduled for October in Chatham 

• each site will do a mock clinic first to test the 

clinical protocols and revise as needed 

TELEMEDICINE CONFERENCE 

• In the last update, we shared that the Shriners 

MSPOTS Committee had approved the Project 

Manager, Tricia Potter, attending the American 

Telemedicine Conference in Las Vegas at the 

end of April 

• This conference is the world's largest international 

meeting and exposition focusing exclusively on 

telemedicine, and is the premiere forum for the 

healthcare industry to discuss clinical and 

business issues related to telemedicine 

• Staff from many other Shriners hospitals involved 

with Telemedicine, including Hawaii, held their own 

sessions at the conference, and this provided Tricia 

an opportunity to network and share information 

about MSPOTS and the evolving collaboration with 

the Telemedicine Coordinator in Hawaii, 

Jana Lindsey, and Dr. Ono 

CONNECTIONS 

• Tricia will be participating in the Telemedicine 

Coordinators’ Networking Sessions run by 

Dr. Bria, discussing policies and procedures 

FINANCIAL UPDATE 

• to date, $738,280.16 (which includes recent 

donations from your Spring Ceremonial totaling 

$98,109.53 – thank you!!!) has been received by 

Children’s Health Foundation towards the 

$1 million commitment 

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 





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