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Flag Patrol
By Noble George Einarson
ince our last Khartum Khronicle, the Patrol has seen
changes and new members of the executive. At our
Sannual Christmas dinner shared with the Fife & Drum
Band, the following nobles were elected for the coming year:
President and Quartermaster:
First Vice President:
Treasurer:
Second Vice President:
Acting Secretary:
Carl Hrechka
Jim Holland
Bob Baldwin
Wayne Hudson
Rob Arms
George Einarson
Former President Bruce Barton has been appointed Chief
of Staff and Noble Brian Terin has been elected High Priest
and Prophet for 2010. Congratulations to all nobles and have
a great year!
After five years as our fearless leader on parades,
circuses, Ceremonials, and Midwests, Noble Wilf Blommaert
has turned in his Captain’s Fez and will return to the ranks
carrying a flag with a great zeal and spirit. Thanks, Noble
Wilf, for a job well done!
Great plans are underway for our 100th Anniversary
celebration to be held on Saturday, May 1, at Shrine House.
The wonderful Fife & Drum Band has invited us to share
their night and to feature the Patrol’s anniversary. There will
be a terrific meal, silent auctions, live music, and a few
surprises. More details will come as
soon as possible so please mark your
calendars – Saturday, May 1, and help
us kick off our next 100 years!
Congratulations to Illustrious Sir
John Czarnecki and his good Lady
Deanne along with the new Divan and appointed officers.
Members of the Patrol with the Fife & Drum carried
Canadian flags in honor of our new leaders on January 14
and 16, 2010.
The circus dates are now set and the Patrol and other
units will be on parade.
Another special event coming up is the annual Childrens
Hospitals Teddy Bears Picnic on Sunday, May 30, celebrating
its 24th year. The Flag Patrol and the Pipes & Drums have
performed every year on the main stage. Also, Noble Lorne
Gregorash and his Stop Burn Injuries unit have been on hand
in the “Careful Teddy” area.
Many of the Khartum Komedians are also on hand to
bring smiles to kids of all ages. The Childrens Hospital
Foundation really appreciates the participation of all
Shriners and their families. Well done, nobles!
The Midwest is coming up in August and several Patrol
nobles are planning to attend. Khartum will host the
Midwest in 2011 and many plans are underway by various
committees to ensure an outstanding success. Nobles, please
give your support in what ever way you can to make 2011 one
of the best Midwests ever.
And last, on a personal note, I sincerely thank the Patrol
for honoring me at our December annual meeting. I am most
appreciative and humbled by their thoughtful gestures.
See you at the Circus!
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