Mocha News - February, 2013 - Mocha Shriners

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Success is having
Because many of the parades
achieved a goal and
we participate in are quite long
it was decided we should fi nd
which allows us to
having fun doing it.
an alternative to marching. Ken
manage Bingos in
That is why the Mocha Shriners Jenkins approached the executive
Elgin County. This
Trumpet continues to be
of the Camel Coach Unit on the
years presentation
successful year after year. Under possibility of renting their fl oat.
was made by
Past President, Ron Henry the The Camel Coach considered
Raban Ralph
band attained our budget for 2012. and graciously agreed to terms.
Ford and Bingo
This target was reached by being Using the fl oat has been a fi nancial
Chairman George
active in parades, activities and benefi t to both units. Trumpet
Hillman to Julie
events 21 in total. We stand proud Band member Ken Jenkins uses
Davey RN in charge
in stating that the Mocha Shrine his skilful driving and with Dave Mocha Trumpet Band Members at Lake
of Family Services.
Centre, and our Mocha Shriners Williamson’s help give up much of Chapala Mexico
Clan 59 this year is
Hospitals were the benefi ciaries of their time in getting the fl oat ready
celebrating 32 years
our contributions.
and to the parades.
Wally Hutzel and John Sweeny
as a Unit of Mocha
The highlight of the year for
It is with sadness that we have loss
Clan 59 and Out House #3 Shrine and have continuously
the band was the February 25 the skill of Jack Baskey our bass
annually make a presentation to contributed to the Children’s
to March 5, 2012 visit to Lake drum player for many, many years
the St. Thomas Elgin General needs of this Hospital, totaling
Chapala, Mexico. We went to who is now in permanent residence
Hospital Children and Family just under $100,000.
represent our 2012 Mocha Shriners in the Parkwood Hospital on the
Services Division. This is part
Potentate Illustrious Sir, David
of the licensing agreement,
News Writer: Cuzzin’ Ron Cripps
3rd fl oor. Jack is well known in Potentate of Anezeh Temple Illustrious
Fickling in support of our MTB the Shrine and a very active 33rd Sir Graham Paull & Lady Sheila at the
member and a Mocha Shriner Scottish Riter. He is always glad Potentate’s Ball. Lake Chapal Mexico.
Graham Paull. Graham was
to receive visitors. Richard Jones Graham is a Mocha Noble & MTB Member
installed as the Potentate of Anezeh another one of our talented horn
Temple, Mexico City I wonder how player has left us to take on an
MOCHA CLASSICS
many Shrine Centre’s can boast of important pharmaceutical position
having Nobles as Potentates of two in Victoria BC. He hasn’t totally
separate Shrine Temples. Quite resigned from the band and hopes
an honour for Mocha, don’t you to join us whenever possible. We
think? Graham and his wife Sheila wish Rick success and good luck
was our host. They organized in his new position
trips, activities and events. Of all
Our long time, talented leader Assistant Rabban Jim Thomsen
the events we participated in was
Stew Taylor who made the band Installing 2013 MTB Executive
at the Potentates Banquet where
the success it is today resigned
we opened the Ball by playing the
and we were fortunate to have
Mexican National Anthem proudly
So 2013 promises to be another
Pictured above is Bill
another accomplish musician Allan
lead by our lead trumpeter and
successful year under our new
Atkinson’s 1947 Panel delivery
Davidson step in and direct the
Director Stew Taylor.
Offi cers: President, Rick Hamm;
truck. There is only one door
band.
Vice President, John Powell;
lock on the outside and it is
It was a little disappointing that we
In 2012 Canada marked the The Director, Allan Davidson; Treasurer,
on the passenger side door,
were only able to recruit two Nobles
Queen’s Diamond Jubilee – the Ron Henry. Ron takes over from
I assume this was used as a
to our rank, but we are extremely
60th anniversary of Her Majesty’s Don Gellatly. Don was treasurer
delivery van as there was a
happy to welcome Gordon Walker
Queen Sandy and the Patrol present a cake to
to the throne as Queen of Canada. for eight years and was presented
cash drawer opening under
and Leo Granton. Leo and Gordon
celebrate Omar Temple No. 111, 59th anniversary. the passenger side seat.
In recognition of this auspicious with a plaque in recognition of
like many people heard our band
event, a Queen’s Diamond Jubilee his service. Secretary, Dave
and were inspired by our music
Medal was established and
Williamson; 1yr Member-At-Large,
Pictured at left is Wayne Grenon’s 1972 Chevelle SS.
and enthusiasm and though they
awarded to Canadians who have Andrew Barr; 2yr Member-At-
300 HP. 4 Barrel. He purchased in Alabama 30 years
never played an instrument, came
made signifi cant contributions to Large, Bill Frank.
ago, He is second original owner “Wow, what a power
to one of our practices. After we
their communities. One of our own
house” Bill and Wayne are “super great and dedicated
welcomed them we asked, “What
Mocha Shriner and Trumpet Band
Shriners” who travel over 250 Miles return trip to
instrument would you like to play?”
member, in the person of William
attend our monthly Classic meetings and parades.
Leo answered a Glockenspiel
Frank was selected to receive this
“Thanx guys” David Harding Pres. Want to belong
and Gordon said the cymbals.
medal. Congratulation to Bill for
to a fun filled exciting group call me at 519-851-2311
From that point on and with a little
his outstanding commitment to his
its that easy!
coaching they are ready to play at
country and community
our parades and events.
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February 2013
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