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Ill Sir Jim Templeton and Limba the elephant

Mon. April 5, 2010Dinner Meeting, Shrine Centre

Zem Zem 6.00 pmDinner 7.00 pm

Meeting 8.00 pm

April 23, 24 & 25, 201045th Masonic Spring Workshop, Kananaskis

April 30 to May 2, 2010Ceremonial, Athabasca

Mon. May 3, 2010Dinner Meeting, Shrine Centre

Zem Zem 6.00 pmDinner 7.00 pm

Meeting 8.00 pm

Mon. June 7, 2010Dinner Meeting, Shrine Centre

Stated Business Meeting 5:30 pmZem Zem 6.00 pm

Dinner 7.00 pmMeeting 8.00 pm

June 11 & 12, 2010Grand Lodge of Alberta, Calgary

July 4 – 8, 2010Imperial Sessions, Toronto, Ontario

July 28 – August 1, 2010PNSA, Spokane, Washington

Al Shamal ShrinersEdmonton, Alberta, Canada

April 2010 Vol. 27 No. 2

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“S�hid�” a warm and friendly greeting

Elected DivanPotentate Ill. Sir Jim TempletonChief Rabban Noble Armond NesdolyAssistant Rabban Noble Bob ThachukHigh Priest and Prophet Noble Larry HowardOriental Guide Noble Grant GeldartTreasurer Noble Gary WillisRecorder Noble Ian Skogstad

Appointed DivanDirector General Ill. Sir Doug GrantAssistant Director General Ill. Sir Jack WattPublic Relations Chairman Ill. Sir Doug SharkeyParade Marshal Noble Barrie MillerDir. Of Unif. Units Noble Mahlon WeirChaplain Noble Bob CoatesDir. Rit. Cast Noble Bob Cameron1st Ceremonial Master Noble Jim Forbes2nd Ceremonial Master Noble Bill MartinCaptain of the Guard Noble Russ MotiukOuter Guard Noble Don Powers

Imperial AppointmentsImperial Public Relations Director Ill Sir Bruce HogleImperial Donor Relations Director Noble Gary Bennett

Shrine Club PresidentsAl-Wa Noble Lloyd ManningBattle River Noble Don AndersonNorthern Lights Noble Brian PoltorakFt. McMurray Noble Wes JohnsonGrande Prairie Noble Rod Barrand

Membership Chairman Noble Neville Bush

Legal Counsel Noble Iain Cameron

Auditor Noble Chris Cameron

Al Shamal Shriners14510 142 Street, Edmonton AB T6V 1H9Telephone: (780) 482-6065 Fax: (780) 488-4728WEB Site http://www.alshamalshriners.orge-mail shriners@telusplanet.net

Editor Noble John Fraser

e-mail jjfraser@telus.net

Photographer Noble Don Anderson

Hospital Chairman Noble Darwin Harrison

This publication is devoted to promoting the best interests of Al Shamal Shriners inparticular and of the A.A.O.N.M.S. in general together with those of the MasonicFraternity and all Affiliated Orders.

Potentate’s MessageWhat a way to kick off 2010, a very successful ValentineDinner Auction! We extend a heart felt thank you to allthe committee members and volunteers that contributedto this success. We would also be remiss if we did notrecognize the number of you whohelped find sponsors, donors ofmerchandise and personaldonations as well as the units andclubs and their contributions. Thiswas truly a team effort and youshould all be proud of what we canachieve when we all pitch in andwork toward a common goal.

We have our Shrine Circus behindus as well, WOW. What a busy timewe have had with our two biggestfund raisers behind us. We mustagain congratulate our members,their families and the other Masonicbodies that again stepped up to theplate to make this event a huge success. Al Shamal Shrinersare the envy of many jurisdictions throughout Shrinedomwith the team efforts and results we continue to have withour many dedicated members and their families andassociates volunteering for each event. The success of eachevent is only made possible through the dedication of thoseof you who support us as you do. Again, a huge thank youfor all your time and efforts which made for the success ofthese major events for Al Shamal.

Looking forward, we invite you all to recruit some newcandidates and attend our spring ceremonial in Athabasca,Alberta 30 April 2010 through to 2 May 2010. The town ofAthabasca has the most outstanding facility we have everheld a ceremonial in and the town has been veryaccommodating and supportive of our attendance in theircommunity. Please come out and support our continuedefforts to increase our membership. Our membershipChairman, Neville Bush, has been working very hard toachieve our goal of having a second year running of anincrease of members. We are the only member of thePacific North West Shrine Association to have a positive gainfor the year 2009. Please assist us in any way you can asNeville needs all our support to make this happen for 2010.

Fraternally Yours,

J.M. Templeton2010 Potentate Al Shamal Shriners

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sahidaRecorder’s RamblingsIt has been a busy first quarter. The Dinner Auction and Circus arenow history for another year. What can I say, Edmonton always talks

about the volunteer base we have in this city. Wellwhat support we receive from Al Shamal Nobles,Ladies and family members who make our eventssuccessful. Your time and effort are greatlyappreciated. THANK YOU.I attended the Recorder’sSeminar, a most informative session. It is great to visitwith Imperial Officers and meet Recorders fromnumerous Shrine centres. This year there were 122Recorders registered. It was hard to be humble when

team Canada won the Gold medal in hockey while we werethere.We have 129 Nobles who still have not paid their 2010 dues.Please remit your cheque as soon as possible or call if you wish to usea credit card or make arrangements. Should you require informationregarding our Shrine Centre please do not hesitate to call me.

Ian Skogstad, Recorder

Valentine Dinner AuctionCONGRATULATIONS to all those volunteers that made the auctiona success, your contribution was invaluable.

A Big Thank You to theDaughters of the Nile andthe Ladies Auxiliary fortheir assistance inselling raffletickets andregistering ourguests. Theirprofessionalismand graceadded to thehigh qualityexpected by ourguests at thisannual event. Thestaff at the EdmontonPetroleum Club was veryhelpful and considerate inensuring that we had a successful event.

This year set what I believe, was a record for auction itemcontributions. We had over 330 items in total submitted. Thisgoes to show that Shriners do pull together to “Git-R-Done”. Ittakes a lot of work to sort, distribute, display, tabulate and ofcourse collect the funds. A special thanks goes out to all thosethat helped with these activities. Denise Buhay participated in allaspects of coordinating the items with great success and kept therest of us in line. A big thank you, Denise!

This year we had 184 people in attendance for the dinner and avolunteer force of approximately 30 people to make sure ourguests were well treated and looked after. The final tally offinances has not as yet been confirmed. However, a cursoryreview indicates that our net profit for the auction will be around$60,000.00.

The only negative item to report is that 3 auction items grew legsand left the premises without paying. So if any Shriners happento find these lost items, it would be appreciated if you could guidethem home to the Temple. The items we are looking for is adonated print that left the Potentate’s office without so much asa goodbye, a signed Sydney Cosby print and a set of coppercookware that left the Petroleum Club without authorization.

On March 27th, there was an auction de-briefing and thecomments of all those who attended were welcomed and willassist us in making the necessary improvements to the 2011Auction.

Thanks again everyone, your support was very much appreciated!.

Art NordholmChairperson, 2010 Valentine’s Auction

My Visit to ImperialShrine HeadquartersWhen I was down in Tampa, Florida in Januarycelebrating my mothers 80th birthday, her fivesons and one daughter got together. Our familytown is Dryden, Ontario and my father, Con Gould has been a loyalShriner of Khartum Temple for many years. Of the 5 sons, 4 areShriners, 3 belonging to Khartum and myself a member of Al Shamal.Our family keeps very active in the Masonic fraternity.

On our visit to Imperial Shrine Headquarters, I was impressed by thefountain, statue and flagstones depicting the many Shrine Temples, ajob well done. The day was beautiful and while it was Sunday and theoffices were closed, it was nice just to be there and walk the groundsand enjoy the front monument. Even though the building was closed,there was activity in the area.

The park like setting allows people to rest and let the kids burn offsome energy. Sort of like an oasis in a sea of busy traffic and concretebuildings. The area was also like a sanctuary when I noticed a vanpull up by the front drop off zone and two kids with who appeared tobe their mother. She relaxed on her cell phone while watching her kidsplay around the bushes. A couple of minutes later, another car droveup by whom I assumed was their father who helped with themovement of suitcases and toys into the car. After hugs and kisses totheir Mom, the kids drove away with the vehicles going in separatedirections. I was proud to consider that our Shrine headquarters, eventhough it is closed, still offers peace and safety to children andfamilies. I also noticed that there were piles of bags of tin foil plusbottles & cans stacked against the massive front doors, obviouslydonations dropped off. It was nice to consider that drop offs could beleft alone waiting for the staff on Monday to recover the donations.

Thank you for allowing me to share our special Shrine moment in Tampa.

Noble Terry Gould.

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MembershipI ask all Nobles of Al Shamal, have you brought a new Noble into theShrine in the past three years? If so, then have you taken the time tocall him lately and inquired as to how he and his family are doing,offered to go out for coffee, let him know of some of the upcomingevents that are occurring at the Shrine Centre, and most importantlyasked him to attend a function with you?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you are on theright path. Please remember when a New Noble walks through ourdoors and puts on his Fez for the first time, he probably still knowsvery little about the Shrine. We cannot sit back at our respective unitmeetings over coffee or a beer and say; "Yep, I brought a New Nobleinto the Shrine this year", and then do nothing else with him.Recruitment into the Shrine is very important but it does not stopthere! You must MENTOR this new Noble!

Now ask yourself this - What is a Mentor?

A Mentor is someone who has Experience and is also a Trusted Adviser.

How to be a Good Mentor:- Commit to at least one to two years with your New Noble.- Maintain a cheerful and positive attitude with him.- Demonstrate to your New Noble that you are consistent anddependable.- Be a positive role model in both words and action.- Do less talking and more listening so you can share his thoughts.- Have fun with him as you learn together.

I want to congratulate all our Nobles for making Al Shamal Shrine theonly Temple in the Pacific Northwest Shrine Association (PNSA) tohave a positive growth for the 2009 year. This is becoming a muchmore difficult achievement and it could not have been possiblewithout ALL OUR NOBLES going the extra mile in recruitment.

KEEP THEM INFORMED THEY WILL COME OUT!

KEEP THEM HAPPY & THEY WILL STAY!

CEREMONIALS: ATHABASCA, APRIL 30TH – MAY 2NDCAMROSE, SEPTEMBER 17TH – 18TH.

Noble Neville BushAl Shamal, 2010 Membership Chairmanwww.beashrinernow.com www.shrinersvillage.com

Hospital Sick & Visiting CommitteePlease Contact the Shrine Centre Office or Noble Bill Trofimuk ifyou have knowledge of any Noble sick or hospitalized.

Chair Emeritus Noble Bill Trofimuk. . . . . . . . . . . . 780-466-7971Co-Chair Noble Dr. Herbert DeloRey. . . . . . . . . . 780-342-8924Noble Walter Bouillon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 780-425-9469Ill. Sir Ari Hoeksema. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 780-421-7776Noble John Fraser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 780-478-4984Noble Clayton Elliott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 780-459-8006Noble Bob Coates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 780-962-4963Noble Bill Hite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 780-459-6131Noble Frank Dove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 780-455-2244Noble John Pratt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 780-436-7651Noble Bill Harrison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 780-456-1612Noble Fred Such. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 780-430-7936Noble Bob Disler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 780-469-7188

The following long term members would appreciate a visit fromtheir Masonic or Shrine Brothers.

Noble Alex Doull . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alberta HospitalNoble Bob Heron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kipnes Veterans CentreNoble Howard Cowan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jubilee LodgeNoble Everett Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rutherford HeightsNoble William Lobay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Capital Care Grandview

Here are our departed Nobles who have made the GreatPilgrimage across searing desert sands to the cool Oasisof Eternal Life. These gentle men were our Friends andBrethren and the void created by their leaving causes anache in our hearts that will not soon go away.

In Memoriam

#795 Noble Harry Alger January 27, 2010

#1340 Noble Arthur Heard March 13, 2010

HAVE YOUOBTAINED A

NEWMEMBER?

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With the Help of Shriners Hospitalsfor Children, Life is a Song

When Timmy Kelly sings, his unquenchable enthusiasm for life comes through loud and clear.

Perhaps the young man can sing with such a love for life because he has already endured, and overcome, so much.

for survival from the start. Born prematurely at 26 weeks, he spent four months in intensive care

emergency heart surgery, eight operations that could not save his sight, and then, he did not begin to walk.

At that point, Timmy’s family turned to Shriners Hospitals for Children — Philadelphia. Timmy was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, and a treatment plan of surgeries and therapies began.

Today, Timmy walks and plays, just like other children. He’s received awards from the Associated Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired, and The Philadelphia Unit of Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic. Timmy is also an honor student, and he was selected as part of the “Who’s Who Among Outstanding Middle School Students in America.” But his tremendous physical progress, academic achievements and awards are only part of his story.

Timmy recently starred in his high school’s production of “Grease” as the Teen Angel.

Timmy was born with an incredible singing voice and is well on his way to becoming a

of four, and he hasn’t stopped singing since. He’s performed at hundreds of public events, including Philadelphia Eagles football games, the East-West Shrine Game, the Governor of Pennsylvania’s inauguration and even at the White House.

Timmy’s tenacious spirit and incredible voice have led to numerous television appearances, including the CBS Early Show and Access Hollywood. He performed live when he was featured on the CBS Early Show’s “Extraordinary People” segment; and when he was selected to be featured on Access Hollywood, he had the opportunity to meet celebrities and perform an impromptu duet with Beyoncé Knowles during Grammy rehearsals.

Timmy Kelly is quite an impressive young man.

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If you don’t see yourUnit or Club news,

you missed the deadline!

Northern Lights Shrine ClubWell Nobles and Ladies, the club is growing a bit and work is wellunder way for the new crest design. We welcome Shriners in thedistrict from Drayton Valley, Evansburg - Entwistle, Whitecourt, Jasperand Hinton, and of course the central site of Edson. A crest design isbeing formed that will give us an important symbol that will unite usas a club and show the public who we are.

The club has also done its first BBQ fundraiser for The Brick. With allthat sunshine we had for the Olympics, The Brick store even had awide screen TV there so we could see the gold medal curling match.More fun & work is coming up with the return of the Highway Toll-gate, BBQs and not to mention the parades!

In March we were able to present to our dearest Noble René Lucas hisHonorary Life membership certificate. The first under the new name,to one of the founding Nobles of the original club. Helping childrenis first in his heart and he is proud to see members coming togetherto carry on the work together and not losing sight of the goals. Thephoto showing Club President, Brian Poltorak and High Priest &Prophet, Larry Howard with René in the center receiving the certificate.

Hope to see you all at the many functions coming up soon.BrianPoltorak, Northern Lights Shrine Club President.

P.S. Hard work & fun made for a lot of happy children at the Circus.

Legion of HonorPosthumous honour for André Juchli

On Sunday, 6 June 2010, starting at 11 00 hours, a ceremonyfor honouring our late Noble André Juchli, performed byEdmonton's naval reserve unit HMCS Nonsuch, will take placeat Pegasus Boulevard (107 Street) just north of 137 Avenue,for the purpose of renaming the street André Juchli DSM &Bar, MID Avenue. This is in Naval Centennial Park. A goodturnout of nobles, veterans and friends will be appreciated.

On the night of 12 April 1945, André prevented a disasterfrom happening to the torpedo boat which was then cruisingoff the Schelde estuary. What happened was that when hisand two other Canadian boats intercepted German E-boats ona mine-laying mission and attacked them with machine gunand 20mm gun fire at a range of just 20 metres, Petty Officerand Motor Mechanic André Juchli (pronounced Yookly) wasbelow deck when an incendiary cannon shell tore through theengine room and into the wooden bulkhead, next to a tank of23,000 litres of gasoline. With a pair of tongs, he quicklypulled the projectile out of the bulkhead, dropped it into ametal pail, carried it on deck and pitched the still burning shellinto the sea. Small wonder he was mentioned in dispatches.

This brief account of his valour fails to do justice to theactual bravery he then displayed. We certainly honour andrespect his memory and salute his ever loyal widow, HazelJuchli who still regularly attends the meetings of Al Shamal'sLegion of Honor.

Provost CorpsAll is well. We have members down south getting tanned upand ready for the next season of Ceremonials, parades, andgeneral Shrine socializing. We are looking forward to anothersuccessful season.

We, along with the Silver Wings have a Cantonese and SwingNight planned for Friday April 09th. This will include a 10course Chinese food menu that will rival if not surpass “ATaste of the Orient”. This will be family style dining with only230 tickets to be sold. We will have a big band with a largerepertoire of music for your listening and dancing pleasure.Also included for the families with little ones is free childcarein Biffs’ Lounge, administered by the Job's Daughters.

In April, we hope to be launching our meat sales. We will berunning it for only 3 months this year, April, May and June. Anorder form is included with this Sahida and will also beavailable at the Shrine April 1st. As well if you have anyquestions, you can E-mail me at motiukr@telus.net or phoneme @ (780) 459-3874 or (780) 913-3485. Do not be afraid toleave a message.

Noble, Russ Motiuk2010 Provost Captain

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sahidaAl Shamal Soccer ProgramThe Al Shamal Shrine soccer program was started with Ill BobDean when he was Potentate. Bob asked Noble Gordon Harristo set up a program where Al Shamal Shrine could helpcommunity soccer teams by providing them with jerseys. Eachyear Al Shamal Shrine, through the various Masonic Lodgesand Shrine Clubs in Northern Alberta, make requests for thenames of organizations requiring soccer jerseys. The onlyrequirement is that the jerseys be presented to the team by aShriner and/or a member of the Masonic Lodge in the area.We ask that pictures be taken and if possible an article beplaced in the local paper.

We have provided 15 to 20 sets of soccer jerseys each year toteams from Central to the far Northern area of Alberta. If youknow of a community that would to participate in thisprogram, then please contact Noble Gordon Harris for the fullinformation.

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Dress up in your60’s gear, let

your hair down

Prizes for bestcostumes: Mens,Ladies and Kids

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Daughters of the NileCongratulations to the Al Amira Temple2010-11 Officers who were installed onMarch 20th.

Queen, Hilary AlexanderPrincess Royal - Barbara Thompson,Princess Tirzah - Victoria Scott, PrincessBadoura - Marian Olyan, Princess

Recorder - Pamela Kwasnycia, Princess Banker - FrancesPeacock, Princess Marshal - Lisbeth Booth, Princess Chaplain- LaVerne Chartrand, Lady of the Keys - Princess Jill Harrison,Lady of the Gates - Princess Bim Nicols, Princess Musician -PQ Donna Kramer

Ladies in WaitingPrincess Nydia - Margaret Blue, Princess Zulieka - Judy Davis,Princess Zenobia - Barbara Slade, Princess Zora - AnastasiaBoyd, Princess Zuliema - Marilyn Bradley

AttendantsPrincess - Linda Gogal, Princess - Sharon McDonald

Other AppointmentsChoir Director - Princess Eva Weir, Canadian Flag Bearer -Princess Ella Cowan, American Flag Bearer - Princess GailHogle, Temple Flag Bearer - Princess Bernie Sherrington, Ladyof the Gong - Princess Jeannete Blue

Ladies AuxiliaryOur Ladies Auxiliary has been very busy helping out at therecent Valentine Dinner Auction. This gala evening was agreat success due in part to the volunteers. Thanks to all whoparticipated.

The Shrine Circus saw the Ladies onceagain manning the Shrine Circus office plusthe Lost Children’s area, the Auxiliary boothand selling 50/50 tickets. Where would ourguys be without us, eh?

Coming up on April 17th is our Annual Teaand Fashion Show from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Tickets areavailable from members at a price of $15.00. This is one ofour major fund raisers for the Shrine Montreal Hospital.

May 8th is the BIG one! Come and celebrate our 85thAnniversary of the Ladies Auxiliary at an afternoon tea to beheld in Biff’s lounge from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, hosted by theAuxiliary members. We would like to see as many Shriners andfriends there as possible to show their appreciation of ourefforts to help both the Shriners and the Hospital.

We have donated over (½) Half a Million Dollars to theHospital. Please join us in our Celebration!

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KANS for KIDSPlease bring your empty recyclable

beverage containers to the Shrine

Center. All proceeds to local shrine

activities and projects.

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Silver WingsThe latest news from Squadron Leader Art Nordholm on the re-fittingof the Silver Wings unit is that everything is on schedule and will beready for parade season with our new and improved look.

We thank the Divan and all the other units for the support they havegiven us as we grow as a unit. April 9th will see the Silver Wings ina joint venture with Provo Corp. hosting a Cantonese theme dinnerevening along with big band music to accompany the meal. Get yourtickets now from Provo Corps or Silver Wings members, or at theShrine Centre. Also please mark your calendars for Saturday,November 13th, as the Silver Wings will be hosting a Shrine Centrefirst - an evening of family entertainment with J.D. Hypnotist, a livefamily show . We will host a spaghetti dinner first, then our livehypnotist show followed by DJ music to dance the night away. Itpromises to be a fantastic evening so please mark your calendars now.As you can see, we have planned a lot for this year, and we promiselots of fun to go with it.Clear for takeoff --- Silver Wings.

In Focus . . .With the Temple PhotographerI would like to take this opportunity to thank Ill. Sir Jim Templeton forthe opportunity to be the Temple photographer for 2010. The role ofthe Temple photographer, as I see it, is to provide a photographicrecord of the Temple activities for the year. Yet such a record is of littlevalue if the Nobles and their families do not have the opportunity tosee and use the photos.

In this day of digital photography and the internet, it becomes veryeasy to share our photographic records of Temple events. Al Shamal isan extremely busy Temple and it is difficult for one person to attend allthe scheduled events so I am asking for your assistance. If you havephotos of an event that you would like to share please burn them toa CD and leave them at the Temple office where I will pick them upand be sure to include them with the rest of the photos I take.

With the idea of sharing in mind I will upload many of the photos tohttp://picasaweb.google.com/alshamalshriners. Everyone should beable to view and download any of the photos from the website so feelfree to use the photos in your Unit newsletters etc. To date, I haveuploaded photos from the Chief Rabban’s night and Potentate’s Ball,as well as the photos of our guest speakers from the January andFebruary general meetings. You will also find some photos from the2009 ceremonials, PNSA and the Edmonton Capital Ex. Parade. I willalso upload the photos to the computer that runs the slideshow in thefront entrance of the Shrine Centre, so be sure to stop and take a look.

I would like to thank you in advance for your patience andunderstanding as I wander around Temple events snapping photos torecord the year.

Fraternally, Don AndersonTemple Photographer

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sahidaClown UnitOn behalf of our President, Noble Gary Semaniuk, the members of theAl Shamal Clown Association and likewise Al Shamal Clown Unitunder the leadership of President Noble Dan O’Connor, we extend aheartfelt thank you to all the Nobles who supported us andvolunteered at our Casino. The results were fantastic.

Our members are busy planning for a very active summer again thisyear by attending as many parades and special requested events astime will allow. We are looking forward to see the new clownsbecoming active members of this, the most visible and recognized unitin our Temple. We can always use more clowns so if you are interestedor just curious, talk to one of our members for the lowdown on havingfun with a serious twist to it. We leave you with this poem.

A Shrine ClownThe other day a friend of mine

I’ve known for quite a spellSaid, “May I ask you something?

I really do mean well,But this has got me troubled,”

And he asked me with a frown –“Tell me just what good do you get

Being a Shrine Clown?”The question was sincere enough,

His attitude said so,And then I thought perhaps a lot

Of people do not know –Why it is that a grown man makes up

And falls down on the ground?To make these people laugh, I say,

This part time Shrine Clown!There are a few retired men,

A manager or two,Insurance, sales, employment,

railroads and farming, too,No matter what their walk in life –

It may be up or down.These lads bring people laughter

At being a Shrine Clown.But sometimes when a Shrine Clown

Makes people laugh with gleeThe makeup that is on his face

Makes it hard to see –But emotions sometimes gather there,

A tear sometimes falls down.A child in a wheel chair laughs at

This goofie Shrine Clown,A boy with braces on his legs says,

“See the Shrine Clowns come.”A clown works hard at clowningSo someday this boy might run,

So when people ask me what I get,The answer that I’ve found

Is the Inner satisfactionOf being a Shriner Clown.

Author unknown.

Donor RelationsDon’t outlive your money --- leavebehind a legacy. Remember the oldadage that you can’t take your moneywith you when the good Lord calls. Soif you cannot take your money with you,how then can your money outlive you?How can this be done? In myperception it is simple. If you have beenblessed with the good fortune ofacquiring more money than you will

need for your lifestyle and pleasure and you have provided foryour children and grandchildren now or in the future, thenthere is something that you can do that can perpetuate yourname and memory in your lifetime.

This great land of freedom and opportunity has given some ofus the means and opportunities by which we have been ableto provide for our families and, in many cases, the ability toacquire wealth. There is a cost to our freedom and, of course,it must be supported and be funded by taxes during ourlifetime and afterward by taxes on the remainder of ourestates.

Your memory and name can be everlasting. There are manyways that your money, in a sense, can make you immortal.Your name and your memorycan be everlasting byproper planning and adesire to extend thehelping hand toShrine Hospitals.By your generosity,you canimmortalize yourname inperpetuity; inother words, youcan reduce your taxburden and provide agift in part throughthis tax saving. Shrineprovides many differentopportunities for your giving andfor the appropriate legacy of your choice. Just imagine thejoy and pleasure you and your family can have through yourphilanthropy while you can still be here to enjoy what youhave done.

Whether you have been blessed with great fortune or not, nomatter how large or small, your gift will help the children inneed, and the appropriate recognition provided you. It is yourchoice ---- your money can outlive you.

Noble Gary BennettImperial Donor Relations Director - Alberta.Chairman Al Shamal Donor Relations Committee

...your giftwill help thechildren inneed...

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ATHABASCACEREMONIAL

April 30, May 1 & 2, 2010All Events to be held in the Athabasca Regional Multiplex

Evening Reception Friday, April 30Ceremonial Saturday, May 1Breakfast Sunday, May 2

Registration forms will be e-mailed oravailable at the Shrine Centre

ACCOMMODATIONS AVAILABLE AT:Special Rates for Al Shamal Shriners

Days Inn – 2805 - 48 Avenue • 780-675-7020Super 8 Motel – 4820B Wood Heights Road

780-675-8888RV Parking also available

at the Multiplex(must be self contained)

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sahidaArab PatrolNow that the circus is over, the Arab Patrol is turning theirsights towards our summer move outs. Our unit is dwindlingmore and more each year, as was evident at this year’s circus.

The members of our unit who attended had a good timethough.Our Annual Mother's Day Brunch this year will be heldon Sunday, May 9th at the Shrine Centre. This year we will beadding something new, a Silent Auction. Please let yourmothers, daughters, grandmothers and wives know about theMother's Day Brunch. Please contact me for tickets to thiswonderful event. Captain Bob Duncan Jr.780-454-0540

Captain Bob Duncan Jr.780-454-0540

Ladies withoutShriners

These Ladies are asking forassistance with everyonesaving their Campbell’s BarCode Labels. They are usedfor the Campbell’s Bar Codefor Education program.Please contact MarjorieRudolph for furtherinformation at 998-4239.

Arab Patrol

Mother’s DayBrunch

SILENT AUCTION FUNDRAISERSunday May 9, 201010:00 am to 1:00 pm

Shrine Centre, 14510 142 Street$17.00/ea

Pipes and DrumsMembers of the Pipes and Drums had a pretty exciting circus weekend.We had the pleasure of being asked by the Circus Producer if wewould like to perform in the centre ring right after the official openingof the final show on the Sunday afternoon and entertain the audiencewith our rendition of Amazing Grace. The band members agreed to dothis and when we had finished everyone in attendance gave the banda rousing reception and send off as we marched out. We would liketo thank the Potentate and Divan for allowing us to augment our bandmembers with a few pipers from Clan Mac Naughton Pipe Band alongwith a prospective new piper who is being initiated into the shrine atour upcoming ceremonial. He happens to be the grandson of a longtime shriner and former member of the Director’s Staff.

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Al Shamal’s Membership

TGIFWHEN:

On the 4th Fridayof the month

2010 DATES:April 16

May 28 • June 25September 24 • October 22

November 26

TIME:6:00 pm

WHERE:Al Shamal Shrine Centre

NO ADMISSION CHARGEDinner, snacks and barservice are available ata reasonable price

Open to Nobles, Ladies,Masons & Our Friends

Markyour

calendars!