Volume 28, No.3, September 2011 - Al Shamal Shriners

sahidaTLC CorpsNobles and Ladies, as many of you know, Noble Blair Hart is amember of the Canadian Forces and is now posted to Halifax.Blair and his family came to Edmonton in August 2005 from Borden,Ontario. At that time they had a family of 4, and when he leftEdmonton the family was 8.Blair first came to an Al Shamal meeting in September 2005, wherehe sat with Noble Bob Russell and the members of the TLC Corps.The TLC Corps were talking about the up coming Peroghy FestSupper. Blair asked if they needed help. Well, you know the TLCCorps said yes. At the Peroghy Fest, Blair asked Nobles Russell andBush if the TLC Corps had a web site for the TLC Corps, and offeredto do one. Two days later Bob and Neville got an e-mail asking themto have a look at the test site he had created. The TLC Corps likedwhat he had done and went with it.Blair became a member of the TLC in October 2005. He said he wasgetting a Dog instead of building a fire truck because a dog wouldbe easier to get around. Well, at the first parade in Leduc in May2006, the 6-month-old Dacota was the hit of the parade! Blair wasrunning from one side of the street to the other. The kids loved thedog. After a while, Blair and the dog got a ride on Maurice’s unit.Blair said that the dog was tired but the members of the TLC Corpsknew it was actually Blair that was tired - not the dog. Blair endedup building a fire truck two years later.Blair has been a big part of the TLC Corps, being the recorder forlast 4 years. Blair and his family have also been a big help at theCircus and the annual Easter Egg Hunt. He helped as the recorderfor the membership team and is also a member of the LOH.Blair, on behalf of the members of Al Shamal Shriners we would liketo thank you and your family for all the hard work you have done forus and wish you and your family a safe trip. All the best in Halifax.Noble Neville Bush8 th ANNUALPYROGHY FESTWHEN: Saturday September 24, 2011WHERE: Al Shamal Shrine Centre14511-142 StreetMotor CorpsThe Motor Corps is celebrating our 45th year during 2011. Ourcelebrations included a dinner at Biffs on July 15th that was attendedby Ill. Sir Armond Nesdoly, 65 members and ladies. The historicpicture presentation covering 45 years of the Motor Corps wasenjoyed by all present. Motor Corps members and ladies proudlysupported the recent Al Shamal Golf Tournament (8 golfers and avolunteer). Attendance at 9 parades (Edson and Barrhead wererainouts) by our members and their ladies was as strong as it has everbeen. Our annual end of the parade season BBQ was held August6th with approximately 58 members, ladies, Ill. Sir Armond Nesdolyand Lady Diana in attendance. Presently members are practising ourcompetition routine twice a week as we get ready to attend PNSA insupport of Al Shamal with the hopes of another stunning victory.As a Unit, we had the misfortune of having 4 members sidelined thisyear for medical reasons. Fortunately for Nobles (new candidates orlong serving Nobles), this means we have bikes available. If you havea desire to belong to “The signature Unit”, now is the time tocontact a Motor Corps member and express your interest. You andyour lady will enjoy the special fellowship that is the hallmark ofbeing a member of the Motor Corps.2011 PNSA Competition ResultsResults of our units that competed at the 2011 PNSA held inButte, MN will be included in the next issue.Deadlinefor Next Issue Copy & PicturesMonday,November 14, 2011TIME:6pmCOST: Adults & Youth $20.00Children 5yrs to 12 yrs $10.00Children under 5yrs FreeTickets available from LaVerne Chartrand @ 780-458-0435.Avoid disappointment, don’t delay, get your tickets today, they go quickly!page 10 September 2011