Events& Meetings

Al Shamal ShrinersEdmonton, Alberta, Canada

Spring 2017 Vol. 34 No. 2

Monday, June 5th, 2017Stated Business MeetingDavid Neill Auditorium5:30pmDinner MeetingZem Zem 6pmDinner 7pmMeeting 8pm

Sunday, July 2nd, 2017Family BBQ &Canada 150 Birthday CelebrationShrine Centre

Sunday, July 9th, 2017Imperial SessionDaytona Beach

Thursday, July 27th, 2017PNSASeattle

Tuesday, September 5th, 2017Stated Business MeetingDavid Neill Auditorium5:30pmDinner MeetingZem Zem 6pmDinner 7pmMeeting 8pm

Saturday, September 23rd, 2017Ceremonial David Neill AuditoriumTBDLadies NightDavid Neill Auditorium5:30pm

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“Sahida“ a warm and friendly Greeting

Elected DivanPotentate, Ill. Sir Ferit (Fred) Susun

Chief Rabban, Noble Ron Ryland

Assistant Rabban, Noble Richard Shumilak

High Priest & Prophet, Noble Gary Semaniuk

Oriental Guide, TBD

Treasurer, Noble Harold Olyan

Recorder, Noble John Slade

Appointed DivanChief Aides, Noble Chris Batty & Lady Wendy

Director General, Noble Norm Milliken & Lady Arline

Director of Uniform Units, Noble Isaac Brower-Berkhoven & Lady Deidre

Chaplains, Noble Bob Coates & Lady Marion

Noble Dick Southworth & Lady Donna

Director Ritualistic Cast, Noble Bob Cameron & Lady Nina

1st Ceremonial Master, Noble Jim Forbes & Lady Lois

2nd Ceremonial Master, Noble Bill Martin

Captain of the Guard, Noble Tom Hannah & Lady Eva

Outer Guard, Noble Paul Febrey & Lady Barbara

Noble Russ Motiuk & Lady Ines

Parade Marshal, Noble David Page & Lady Jill / Noble Tom Hannah & Lady Eva

Master of Ceremonies, Noble Mahlon Weir & Lady Eva

Noble Rick Beaumont & Lady Geri

Membership Chairman, Noble Rod Ponech & Lady Marilyn

External Auditor, Dorward & Company

Public Relations Chairman, Noble Jason Tymchuk

Temple Editor (Sahida), Lady Bev Shumilak & Noble Rick

Temple Photographers, Noble Gerry Beyersbergen & Lady Robyn

Noble Tim Shewchuk & Lady Eileen

Hospital Chairman, Noble Darwin Harrison

Noble Jean Deslauriers & Lady Cecylia

Sick & Visiting Chairman, Noble Bob Disler & Lady Gail

Endowments, Wills & Gifts, Ill Sir Bill Miller & Lady Suzette

Soccer Chairman, Noble Gordon Harris & Lady Shirley

Casino Chairman, Noble Trevor Eliott & Lady Julia

Dinner Auction Co-Chairmen, Ill Sir Barry Gogal & Lady Janis/ Noble Michel Estephan & Lady Eva

Golf Tournament Chairman, Noble Tom Hannah & Noble Dave Allan

Building Committee Chairman, Noble Gordon Harris & Lady Shirley/ Noble Russ Motiuk & Lady Ines

Ill Sir Fred Susun

Insurance Chairman, Ill Sir Larry Heron & Lady Doreen

Legal CounselNoble Mark Johnson & Lady Lorna Biddeson

Shrine Club PresidentsAl-Wa, Noble Don Weeks

Battle River, Noble Ward Oatway

Northern Lights, Noble Brian Poltorak

Fort McMurray, Noble Clarence Buchanan

2017 Potentate’s Aides

Noble Chris Batty & Lady Wendy

Noble Dave Allan & Lady Theresa

Noble Cliff Armstrong & Lady Delores

Noble Wayne Barrett & Lady Estelle

Noble Jim Blake & Lady Marty

Noble Greg Chartrand & Lady LaVerne

Noble Kenn Culbertson & Lady Phyllis

Noble Peter Davis & Lady Anna Scholtz

Noble Bill Hite

Noble Mike Jaskiw & Lady Kristen

Noble Paul Jaskiw & Lady Gail

Noble Wes Johnson & Lady Bernadette

Noble Lee Konidas & Lady Korin

Noble Bienvenido Lagmay & Lady Shemelane

Noble Irvine Laliberte

Noble Russ Motiuk & Lady Ines

Noble Kevin Tobias & Lady Shannon

Noble Glenn White & Lady Carol Ann

Al Shamal Shriners14511 - 142 Street NW Edmonton, AB T6V 1H8Telephone: 780-482-6065Web page: www.alshamalshriners.orge-mail: shriners@telus.net

Editor, Lady Bev Shumilak & Noble RickEmail: bevshumilak@shaw.caThis publication is devoted to promoting the best interests of Al Shamal Shriners

in particular and the Shriners International in general together with those of the

Masonic Fraternity and all Af� liated Orders. Dkt# 177495

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POTENTATE’S MESSAGEOn behalf of your elected Divan, I want to thank each and every one of you for electing us to the of� ces that we hold this year. It is certainly an honor for all of us to be able to serve you as your elected representatives. We all pledge to work for you, the Nobility, in 2017. As we promised at the Installation we managed to cut our expenses in order to lower the cost of doing business. That being said, we still have the next promise, which is the membership and we need all the help we can get from all our members.

The year is moving fast and we have had our ups and downs already as we have lost our local caterer at the Center. It has created a bit of concern to the units but we will have corrected all this by the June Business meeting.  Nobles please be patient with the Divan because it is important that we work together on all issues.

By the time you read this Sahida we will have completed our 2017 Auction and we thank all those who volunteered and supported this event to make it successful.

The Winter PNSA in Portland was very rewarding and enjoyable, it gave the Divan a chance to get to know each other as we have a new member among us. We tried again to present the Bully Proof Guide, and we are hopeful that we might get another chance at Imperial Session. 

We are looking forward to the 2017 parade season as we move into May. Hopefully all the units have signed up for a few parades. I’m sure the summer parade season will be kicked off strong and the Al Shamal units/clubs/committees will be spreading our message as well as  entertaining crowds all over Northern Alberta. Keep up the good work!

I am looking for your support at the Lacombe Parade to join Al Azhar our Southern Neighbors. Look forward to unit support.

Your elected representatives will be in Daytona Beach Florida, at the 2017 Imperial Session in July.  A great opportunity to work with all Shrine Centers and the Hospitals.

Members, the Shrine Center is our extended home and it should be looked after as such, if anyone can lend a hand to improve our extended home so we can cut costs please step up to the plate.

It is an honor and pleasure to serve all of you and we are looking forward to a great summer.

Potentate 2017Ferit (Fred) Susun

RECORDER’S RAMBLINGSNobles having attended recorder school again this year and obtaining a greater understanding on how our database is to be updated, to make tracking and reporting more streamlined. And learning that we will eventually be moving to a paperless reporting and payment system: which again will improve and speed up the process, thereby saving us the costs of mailing. 

Whilst talking about the database I must remind all Nobles that you can individually sign up to amend your details like address, telephone numbers and email address or just con� rm that all is correct. 

As we now move forward into parade season and have more visibility for Al Shamal we all need to be aware of the Freemasons around us to see if any are interested in becoming an active member of Al Shamal and if you � nd a potential member please bring those petitions into the of� ce for processing. 

The Edmonton Masonic Day is fast approaching and I encourage all to submit your names to the of� ce. Those nobles who submit their names, entrance and the boxed lunch will be complimentary.

Recorder

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CLOWN REPORTDerf scored one for us. Teamsters rail local. sounds like they want to throw 500 bucks at us. Another one we can’t afford to miss.

ASSISTANT RABBANI had the pleasure of attending the Assistant Rabban training in Tampa in the middle of March of this year.  This training was a more comprehensive follow-up to the Oriental Guide training that I attended, a couple of years ago.  Some of the hi-lights of the training dealt with Shrine Law, Risk Management, Budgeting, Planning, Fundraising and Membership.  The Assistant Rabban Ladies also received training dealing with Shrine Protocol, Shrine Law and Fundraising ideas.  This was a very intense training for three days, and I would strongly recommend it to anyone wanting to proceed thru the Divan, to participate in. It is well worth it.

Bev and myself also had a chance to meet with our Assistant Rabban counterparts, but especially the counterparts from the Paci� c Northwest Shrine Association.  We have gained a bond of friendships that will last a lifetime.  We continually keep in touch and even have made a private Facebook account to keep up on their events and the happenings in their lives and Shrine Centers.  I cannot wait till the 2017 Summer PNSA in Washington State at the end of July, to get together for Dinner and enjoy some Fellowship again.

The training conference ended with two very interesting speakers.  The First speaker was Renaldo Wynn, a former defensive end who played with the New Orleans Saints, the New York Giants and the Washington Redskins. His talk was on Teamwork and how you can succeed if you work together. After Wynn retired in 2012, he joined his former Coach Joe Gibbs at his NASCAR headquarters and assists the marketing department at Joe Gibbs Racing, another winning venture because of Teamwork.  The other speaker was Shrine patient Gabby Falcone.  She could say nothing but great things about what the Shriner’s Hospital for Children has done for her.  It was a touching and interesting story with a lot of laughs, enjoyed by all.

I look forward to using this material from the conference in helping our Shrine Centre grow and be recognized in our community.

Rick Shumilak2017 Assistant Rabban

In Memoriam

Here are our departed Nobles who have made the Great Pilgrimage across searing desert sands to the cool Oasis of Eternal Life. These gentle men were our Friends and Brethren and the void created by their leaving causes an ache in our hearts that will not soon go away.

784 McCann, Maxwell 26-Dec-2016136 Coxford, Robert 15-Feb-2017868 Smith, Les J 18-Feb-2017328 Larson, Roy B 10-Mar-201719 Martin, Ronald 27-Mar-2017

ISCA Midwinter Convention in

Richmond Virginia.

Dan O’Connor at I.S.C.A

(International Shrine Clown Association).

Dan O’Connor placed 2nd in the Whiteface

Competition.

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LEGION OF HONORThe Legion of Honor is pleased to announce that our parade schedule is much the same as the past few years. 

This year, once again, we have invited: Jobs Daughters, DeMolay. the Ladies of the Household and Nobles who have not committed to a unit as of yet.

We need riders to join us in : https://goo.gl/qcvC3e

St. Albert ......................................................................... 27 May Stony Plain   ........................................................................ 03 JunMorinville ..........................................................................  17 JunFort Sask .............................................................................  01 JulEdmonton K days ............................................................... 21 JulLegal ................................................................................... 22 JulAlberta Beach ................................................................... 05 AugWestlock   .......................................................................... 18 Aug

Yours in the Sunshine of the ShrineNoble Isaac Brower-BerkhovenCommander LOH

“Take some interest in the future,it is where you will be spending the rest of your life”. 

13324 - 114 AvenueEdmonton, Alberta T5M 4B7Offi ce Phone: 780-451-7660www.westmountjewellers.com

Westmount Jewellers

Your Source For Shrine and Masonic JewelleryWestmount Jewelers is a family business that has almost 50 years experience in the jewellery industry.

Many of our customers have been with us for a very long time. The greatest compliment we get from our clients are the referrals we receive. The majority of our new customers come because of the positive things they hear from existing clients.

HOSPITAL SICK & VISITING COMMITTEEContact the Shrine Of� ce or Noble Bob Disler if you have knowledge of

a Noble sick or in the hospital.

Chairman, Noble Bob Disler ............................................780-469-7188

Noble Walter Bouillon .....................................................780-425-9469

Noble Bill Harrison ..........................................................780-456-1612

Ill. Sir Ari Hoeksema ........................................................780-421-7776

Noble John Fraser ..........................................................780-478-4984

Noble Ian Skogstad.........................................................780-459-4641

The following long term members would appreciate a visit

from their Masonic or Shrine Brothers:

Noble Frank Kapuscinski ............. Jasper Place Continuing Care Centre

8903-168 Street

Noble Doug McBurney ......................Norwood Extended Care - Rehab

Noble Jim McLeod ................. Room 1322, Norwood Continuing Care

Noble Donald Shaw ............................... McKenzie House Room 2128

Kipness Centre for Veterans

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LEAD THE WAYDIRECTOR’S STAFFThe Director’s Staff through the capable leadership of Noble Dave Win� eld and its ever supportive members remain on track of its program implementation this year. The Potentate himself, Ill. Fred Susun, in his desire to promote the noble objectives of Al Shamal Shrine during his term of of� ce, has been a constant attendee to the unit’s meetings every � rst Wednesday of the month at Biff’s Lounge.

Last February 12, the Director’s Staff held its Annual Valentines Luncheon which was held at the Capilano Sawmill Restaurant this year. As always, it turned out to be a lovely gathering of Nobles and their loved ones, widows and friends.

For the second quarter of 2017, the unit is busy with its Spring Beef Jerky Drive effectively chaired by Noble Perry White. Proceeds of the sales help support the unit’s operations and charitable programs. As the Shrine prepares for the parade season, Noble Rick Beaumont mentioned St. Albert, Devon, Sherwood Park, K Days, Camrose, Irma, Vegreville and Ranfurly as possible areas where the unit will participate. For the upcoming Dinner Auction, the unit has again purchased a table in support of the annual fundraiser.

For the Nobles who may have any questions with regards to jewellery and other Shrine paraphernalia, Noble Neil White surely has the answer as fresh stocks might have already arrived. And while doing that, grab a few tickets for a chance to win exciting prizes at the Dinner Draws happening every month.

Shake the hand of a Director’s Staff Noble any day!

Noble Will Leano

TLC / SILVER WINGSThe 2nd annual TLC/Silver Wings “joint maintenance day”

TLC REPORTWith the return of spring and also our “snowbirds”, the TLC Corps is now getting the units ready for the 2017 Parade Season. This year we will be participating in 12 parades.

We are excited to have recently purchased three units and have had one unit donated and would like to have any Shriners that are interested in riding one of our “� retrucks” in the parades to contact the TLC Chief Wayne Barrett or any other TLC member. We have a great time and the kids love the “� retrucks”, the � ashing lights and the sounds of the sirens.

We held our Second Annual Maintenance Day” on May 7th, when we get together with the Silver Wings Unit to shine up our units and get them parade worthy. This is followed by a potluck lunch, where the Unit members and our Ladies get to know each other better.

We welcome any Shriners that are looking to join a unit to check us out!

Silver wings members

working on their units

Nobles and their Ladies

enjoying a pot luck lunch and

fellowship.

TLC members braved a cool

morning to get their � re trucks parade ready.

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DAUGHTERS OF THE NILEOn Saturday, March 18, 2017, Al Amira Temple No. 157 held its 27th Installation of Of� cers at the Freemasons’ Hall. A young Temple by Nile standards, we are, however, a strong, vibrant, enthusiastic group. There are young members and seasoned veterans, all active in our Sessions, fund raising activities, and fun events.

Our Temple is blessed to have an exceptional group of Elective Of� cers, Appointive Of� cers, Past Queens, and, most importantly, Ladies of the Household working together in support of the Shriners Hospitals.

2017 AL AMIRA TEMPLE OFFICERS

Elective Of� cers:Queen ................................................................. Robyn BeyersbergenJPQ ................................................................................. Estelle BarrettPrincess Royal .................................................... Connie Martin ReganPrincess Tirzah ........................................................ Kendra Thompson Princess Badoura ...................................................... Dorothy TomniukPrincess Recorder ................................................................. Vikki ScottPrincess Banker ................................................................ Fran Peacock

Appointive Of� cers:Princess Marshal ............................................................ Diana NesdolyPrincess Chaplain ............................................................ Theresa AllanLady of the Keys ................................................................. Edith BrassLady of the Gates ................................................... Bernie SherringtonPrincess Musician ...................................................... Phyllis CulbertsonLady of the Gong ...................................................... Fannie Campbell

Ladies in Waiting:Princess Nydia ................................................................ Margaret BluePrincess Zulieka ................................................................... Alix WalshPrincess Zenobia ..................................................... Yvonne McGeachyPrincess Zora...................................................................... Kayla OlyanPrincess Zuliema ............................................................ Coreen Foster

Attendants:Left ................................................................................... Ines MotiukRight ................................................................................... Deb Ellard

Other Appointments:Canadian Flag Bearer ............................................... Christine LefebvreAmerican Flag Bearer ..................................................... Heather RosalTemple Banner Bearer ......................................... Barbara Ann Thomas

Upcoming events include the Spring Ceremonial on May 6th and our trip in June to Niagara Falls, NY for our “101st Supreme Session”. We will be participating in Edmonton’s Masonic Day on Saturday, June 24th. Our Membership/Public Relations Committee will have us marching in a number of parades over the summer months. The Temple has a FUN golf event planned for Sunday, July 9th.

We will be preparing for our Supreme Queen’s Of� cial Visit and Ceremonial on Monday, August 21st.

Remember: If we all do one random act of Kindness daily, we might just set the world in the right direction. (Martin Korn� eld)

A cheque in the amount of $675 was presented to the Patient Hospital Transportation Fund by Daughters of the Nile, Ambassador Unit President, Barbara Thompson and

Activity Chairman, Jaime Shumilak. This was from the proceeds of their Paint Night held in February.

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UNIT & CLUB MEETINGSAL SHAMAL

• Divan - monthly as scheduled

• Annual Meeting - 2nd weekend January

• Monthly dinner meetings; 1st Monday of the month; Auditorium 6pm (except September is 2nd Monday)

• Stated Business meetings March, June, September & December; 5:30

ARAB PATROL

• 4th Monday evening of the month; Biffs @ 10:30am (except Dec)

CABIRI

• Tuesday evening in May immediately following Dinner mtg; Biffs & Auditorium (Ladies upstairs) @ 6pm

CLOWNS

• 2nd Monday evening of the month; Biffs @ 7pm (except July & August)

DIRECTORS STAFF

• 1st Wednesday evening of the month; Biffs @ 7pm (except July & August)

GREETERS

• Last Sunday of the month; Biffs Lounge @ 3pm (refreshments@5) (except July & August)

LEGION OF HONOR

• 3rd Friday of the month; Biffs Lounge @ 10:30am (except July & August)

MOTOR CORPS

• 3rd Thursday of the month; Biffs @ 7:30pm

ORIENTAL BAND

• every Monday evening (except 1st Monday); Glenrose Hospital @ 7:30 pm

• (business meeting the 4th Monday)

PATROL ARABS

• 3rd Wednesday of the month; Biffs @ noon (lunch mtg)June & November are 6:30 pm evening w/ladies

PONOKA FIRE TRUCK

• 4th Wednesday of the month; Brittania Lodge, Ponoka @ 7pm

PROVOST CORP

• 4th Sunday of the month; Yellowhead Casino @ 11am (except January, July, August & December)

SILVER WINGS

• as needed

TLC

• 4th Saturday of the month; Biffs Lounge @ 10:30am (except July & August)

• (lunch with ladies follow mtg)

VINTAGE CARS

• as needed

MEMBERSHIP

• Unit Head Meeting

• 3rd Monday of month; Biffs @ 7pm (except July, August & December); all Nobles welcome if Monday is holiday meeting will be held on the Tuesday

AL WA SC

• 3rd Wednesday of month; 6pm Legacy Centre (April is Irma Community League) (except July & August)

BATTLE RIVER SC

• 4th Monday of month; rotates

FORT MCMURRAY SC

• 4th Tuesday of month; Wood Buffalo Brewing Company downtown

NORTHEN LIGHTS SC

• 2nd Tuesday of month; rotates between Edson & Drayton Valley (except January & February)

CHOIR

• as required - Wednesdays; Biffs @ 10:30 a.m.

LADIES AUXILIARY

• afternoon group - 1st Wednesday afternoon of month; Biffs @ 1 pm (except July & August)

• crafters group - 3rd Monday afternoon of month; Biffs @ 1pm (except July & August)

• both groups - 2nd Wednesday afternoon of month; Biffs @ 1:30 pm (except July & August)

LADIES PATROL

• 2nd Wednesday night, Auditorium 7pm (except July & August)

• 4th Wednesday night, Auditorium 7pm (except July & August)

NILE DANCERS

• every Tuesday; Auditorium @ 6 p.m.

SEWING GROUP

• 3rd Monday of the month, upstairs @ 1:30 p.m. (except July & August)

• CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

JOBIES - BETHEL 18

• 1st & 3rd Tuesday night, Upstairs @ 7pm

JOB’S COUNCIL MTG

• 4th Tuesday night, Upstairs @ 7pm

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EDMONTON LADIES AUXILIARY TO SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDRENThe Edmonton Ladies Auxiliary to Shriners Hospitals for Children held a very successful Tea and Fashion Show on Saturday, April 22nd at the Millwoods Golf and Country Club.

A “full house” of ladies, and a few gentlemen, enjoyed a delicious lunch as well as shopping at the vendors present. Following lunch, a number of Auxiliary members modeled the beautiful out� ts from Village Fashions in Stony Plain.

Thank you to all the Auxiliary members who worked so diligently to make this event a success. Congratulations to the following ladies who were presented with their “25 Year Long Service Pins” Fannie Campbell, Mary Fyffe, Marian Laberge, Joy Leskewich, Izola Mottershead, and Ilonka Wormsbecker.

The Auxiliary Garage SaleJune 22nd, 23rd and 24th30 Malvern Drive, Sherwood Park

The Annual Cookie Walk,Luncheon and BazaarSaturday, November 18thMillwoods Golf and Country Club

ARAB PATROLRecently, our Captain, Noble Bob Duncan Sr, and Noble Jean Deslauriers traveled to Lamont to present our Unit’s donation to the city’s local representatives for the installation of a park bench. The bench will recognize the outstanding support local businessman and Shriner Noble James Lopetinsky has provided Shriners attending Lamont’s annual parade. 

Our Unit is grateful for Noble Jim’s annual breakfast graciously provided to members of our Unit,  as well as other Shrines participating in Lamont’s parade.

Lamont is developing a new city park and this provided us with a � tting opportunity to honour Noble Lopetinsky this summer.  

In addition to this project, at a recent meeting we decided to make a $25,000 donation to the Canadian Shrine Hospital in Montreal. While in the past several years we have supported several non-Masonic community agencies, we have chosen to focus our attention - yet again - on a cause most aligned with our Shriners Creed.

Respectfully submitted by, Noble Mahlon Weir Unit Secretary 

(L to R): Capt. Noble Bob Duncan Sr, two localrepresentatives of Lamont, and Noble Jean Deslauriers

Members of the Ladies Auxiliary hard at workmaking the table centerpieces.

Keep Our Children SafePlease obey the flashing

warning lights indicating that students are leaving or

boarding the bus.

P.N.K. Transportation Services Ltd.

Phone: 780-922-5487 or cell 780-920-2361

The Auxiliary Garage SaleJune 22nd, 23rd and 24th30 Malvern Drive, Sherwood Park

The Annual Cookie Walk,Luncheon and Bazaar

VALENTINES DINNER & DANCE

EASTER & APPRECIATION CERTIFICATES

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PARADING FOR THE KIDS...Some time in the past 10 years, an Imperial Potentate wrote a piece about the money that comes from parading.

His points were . . .

There are many as equally good charities as our Shrine Hospitals yet we get more than our fair share of donations.

The reason, he said, is that most everybody will at some time have a discussion with a lawyer about the disposition of their estates.

Lawyers have a check list they use in asking about who should be acknowledged in the will. One of those questions is to the effect of any charity, civic group etc we would like to acknowledge.

And Bob’s your uncle as they suddenly remember the guys parading in the funny hats for all those hospitals for kids. Just sayin’ . . . .

TO VIEW OUR PARADE SCHEDULE GO TO: https://goo.gl/Lj0Odx

This lets everybody know ‘who is going where and when to be there’, known tail-gates, and Google maps and directions from the viewer’s home to the lineup point (and tail gate).

David PageParade Marshal

To view the Al Shamal Parade Photos:https://alshamalshriners.shutter� y.com

Password: forthekids

Ignore email request if it pops up

Email Your Parade Photos to Noble Kevin Tobias: kwtobias@icloud.com, or put them on a USB stick and leave them at the Shrine Centre in an envelope labelled Kevin Tobias (parade photos). He will save them and then get the stick back to you. Kevin is looking for new and old photos. If you know the year and the parade, add that info to your email

Thanks for all your hard work Kevin

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f HIGH TEA fSunday, June 25, 2017

Al Shamal Shrine Centre14511 – 142 StreetEdmonton, Alberta

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm$20.00

Tickets available from:

All Ambassador Unit Members

Al Shamal Shrine Of� ce Ph: (780) 482-6065

Bev ShumilakPh: (780) 464-7653

bevshumilak@shaw.ca

Sponsored by:Ambassadors Unit

Al Amira Temple #157Daughters of the Nile

EDMONTONMASONIC DAY

FORT EDMONTON PARKJune 24, 2017 9:30am

On June 24th, the registration desk will be located in front of the main entrance and will be manned by Daughters of the Nile, who will provide a wristband to each name that appears on our list. That wristband will provide you a complimentary entrance to the Park and a complimentary box lunch. If you register before May 25th to the Shrine Of� ce you will be on our list and will receive a wristband; if you do not register before May 25th you will still be able to attend Edmonton Masonic Day but it will be at your own expense.

NAMES MUST BE SUBMITTEDTO THE SHRINE OFFICE BY 3PM MAY 25, 2017

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Please bring your empty recyclable

beverage containers to the Shrine

Centre. All proceeds to local shrine

activities and projects.

KANS for K IDS

Thank You, Doug Pare

EASTER EGG HUNTThe Easter Egg hunt on April 1, 2017 at the Al Shamal Shrine Centre was a success with 87 in attendance, including 28 kids. It was great to see a lot of the Nobility along with their children and grandchildren enjoying the day of fun and activities. There were a few Masons in attendance, and they got to experience � rsthand how family orientated and fun the Shrine can be. The craft tables were � lled with the younger ones making Easter baskets and decorating with colors and beads. Then it was off to the next table for cookie decorating and where even the big kid’s, you know who you are Mom/ Dad, or was it Grandpa and Grandma actually doing the decorating!

Light snacks, juices, coffee and desserts were served, and the deviled eggs were a real hit thanks to Brandie. Biff’s Lounge was pretty full, we may have to use the big auditorium next year to accommodate everyone. All the kids then went into the big hall for the Easter Egg Hunt. It was hard to contain the excitement while preparing the scramble for Easter eggs. The kids laid down on the � oor and closed their eyes as chocolate eggs were spread all around them. At the count of three, the race was on to collect as many eggs as possible. The littler ones may have had a little help, but that was all part of the fun. My reward came, when a little guy came up to me, with chocolate smeared about his mouth and with a great big smile said “I got chocolate”!

A great big ‘Thanks” to all the volunteers that came out to setup and cleanup, man the tables and help with the activities. The Clowns added to the occasion by entertaining and making balloon art. Extra Kudos to the ones who made and/or brought in food. This made the event extra special. But the real bonus was, everyone who came to make it a fun � lled morning, I look forward to seeing a lot more of the Shrine families at future events.

Let’s make every event bigger and better than the last!

The Big BunnyRick Shumilak

Then it was off to the next table for cookie decorating and where even the

it Grandpa and Grandma actually doing the decorating!

PULL-TAB FAMILY PORTRAIT (Do you have any tabs that look like these?)

One might well ask what would compel someone as old as me to run around the countryside collecting scraps of aluminum. Why would a sane person gather in thousands of beverage can pull-tabs? WHY? And why, by all that is Holy, would you do this, relentlessly, for years? Believe it or not, there is a reasonable explanation.

It's for the same reason you take the time, and exert the effort, to set aside those same tiny pieces of metal for me — so that our Shrine can continue to operate; so we can get those special children the unique care they so rightfully deserve. That is our cause. That is our mission. And we accomplish it — in this instance — one tiny loving step at a time.

Please continue to set those pull-tabs aside for me to pick up. It helps us do what we are dedicated to doing — helping those who cannot help themselves.

Noble Mahlon Weirmahlon.weir@gmail.com780-434-6090

(Do you have any tabs that

One might well ask

aluminum. Why would a sane person gather in thousands of beverage can pull-tabs? WHY? And why, by all

The Edmonton Prospects Baseball Club is hosting a Shriners night to publicize

Shriners and the work done bythe Shrine Hospitals for Children

on Wednesday, July 26th.

There will be a ball game that startsat 7PM with approximately2000+ fans in attendance.

Ticket information is available from

Ryan Jagoe at780-717-6739.

More information to follow.

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EditorialWithout Words

Statues for sale

at Shrine Centre

1 foot tall$35 each

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Al Shamal Ceremonial“Shrine Children are Precious Gems”

Saturday September 23, 2017David Neill Auditorium

14511-142 Street, Edmonton

We are trying something new this year, the Ceremonial will be held on September 23rd, with the initiation of Candidates

followed by a lunch. Our normal Ceremonial banquet will actually be our Ladies Night beginning at 5:30 that evening.

Mark your calendars and keep the date open, details to follow.

Ticket deadline will be September 15th, 2017. Dress is business attire

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Yes!I WANT TO BE A BOOSTER!

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Al Shamal Ladies NightSaturday September 23, 2017

David Neill Auditorium14511-142 Street, Edmonton

Cocktails 5:30pm • Dinner 6:30pm

We are trying something new this year, Ladies Night will follow the Ceremonial on September 23rd, the Ceremonial will take place during the day with a lunch and Ladies Night will be the

evening banquet. Dress is business attire.

Mark your calendars and keep the date open, details to follow.

Ticket deadline will be September 15th, 2017.

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On June 6, 1876, the Imperial Council, the original governing body of the Shriners fraternity, was founded. To honor this important milestone in our history, Shriners International has declared June 6 as Shriners International Awareness Day. On this day, nobles everywhere are encouraged to celebrate their great fraternity and raise awareness of its importance in their communities.

The leadership of Shriners International is mindful that June 6 is also honored as D-Day, the day in 1944 when Allied forces landed on the beach in Normandy to begin the invasion of northern France. While Shriners International certainly honors the valor and courage of everyone who served on D-Day, many historic events happen on a single day; and June 6 also holds a separate, special meaning for our fraternity.

A Time to Honor and Celebrate Our Rich HeritageOn June 6, Shriners International asks all nobles to publicly display their pride in their fraternity by wearing a fez (when appropriate), hat, shirt, lapel pin, or other item with the Shriners International logo.

In addition to wearing Shriner apparel, Shriners International also encourages all temples and Shrine clubs to organize special events at their temples and in their communities to honor our fraternity’s incredible history and achievements, and invite others to participate, as well.

Along with increasing awareness, these events will also support membership efforts, because the more information we share with our communities about Shriners International, the more potential we build for membership growth. Participating in this international day of recognition will motivate potential members to learn more about us, and also inspire our current members to become more involved.

Shriners International Awareness Day is the perfect opportunity to showcase our pride; share information about our fraternity and the benefits of becoming part of an organization dedicated to fun, fellowship and philanthropy; and highlight the different ways our organizations impact the world around us.

On this day, we ask you to honor our history by sharing both our heritage and your own unique story of being a Shriner, as well as our philanthropy’s mission to improve the lives of children and make the world a better place.

During this time, we hope you also take the time to reflect on why the fraternity is important to you personally, and why you became a member. We are all a part of the greatest organization in the world – we should be proud to share our enthusiasm for the fraternity with the world around us, and Shriners International Awareness Day is a great opportunity to do so.

We hope that every Shriner and every temple will participate in this important opportunity to honor our fraternity.

▶ Wear your fez on Shriners InternationalAwareness Day when appropriate (during anofficial Shriners function).

▶ Show your pride in Shriners International bywearing a hat, shirt, lapel pin, or other item withthe fraternal logo. Your family members can alsowear appropriate clothing items that promotethe fraternity.

▶ Organize an event at your temple or in your localcommunity. Inviting the public to participate willincrease awareness and interest in both yourlocal temple and Shriners International.

▶ Promote Shriners International Awareness Dayon your temple website and social media pages.Announce the date at all club and unit meetingsto ensure all nobles are informed.

▶ Post information about our organizations on yourown social media pages on June 6.

▶ Distribute fraternal literature and pocketpetitions to potential prospects duringcommunity events.

▶ Hold an Open House at your temple.

▶ Contact your local media about your ShrinersInternational Awareness Day events.

▶ Host a Media Night.

▶ Ask family members to take fraternal literatureto their place of employment, if permitted.

Get Involved

Get Ready to Share Your Fraternal Pride on June 6

Here are a few ways both nobles and temples can get involved:

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Bev Shumilak, Editor: bevshumilak@shaw.caOR Denise Buhay: shriners@telus.net

BECOME A VIRTUAL MENTORDo you remember that special person who made a difference in your life? The person who took the time to ask your name, introduce you around or show you the ropes? If we’re lucky, we have one person in our lives who made a positive impact personally

or professionally.

Being a Virtual Mentor is your opportunity to make the same difference in the life of a man on his way to becoming a Master Mason and Shriner. All it takes is willingness, enthusiasm and time.

As a Virtual Mentor, you will be paired with a Candidate with similar interests in your area. Communicating by phone, e-mail or in person, you’ll have the opportunity to share your knowledge and enthusiasm about Masonry and about being a Shriner. You’ll answer questions or concerns, help � nd the right Lodge best suited to the Candidate’s interests, and help him with his journey to becoming a Shriner. You will also have the opportunity to make a new friend.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

1. Commit to being active in the Virtual Mentor program for 1 year.

2. Explore the Candidates interests in our fraternity. Seek to understand his

reasons for wanting to join, learn about his family, hobbies, interests and

does he have any Masonic friends.

3. Educate the Candidate about local Lodges and about the nearest Shrine

Centre.

4. Encourage the Candidate to visit local Lodges and the nearest Shrine

Centre.

5. Meet the Candidates Lady and introduce her to local Brothers and Nobles.

6. Introduce the Candidate to local Brothers and Nobles.

7. Introduce the Candidate to the local Shrine Centre and members.

8. Educate the Candidate about the Roadmap to becoming a Master Mason.

9. Educate the Candidate about the Roadmap to becoming a Shriner.

10. Introduce the Candidate to local Masonic and Temple events. Attend with

him if able.

11. Introduce the Candidate to other Shriners and to Clubs and Units.

12. Communicate regularly with the Candidate and make sure he is getting

his needs met and that he is getting properly educated about our

fraternity.

A Shiners’ Plea for Fellowship

Almighty God Speak to me let me hear your voice,

The heart of the Shrine is grieving from rancor to verbose.

Mercy to a child of need relief from infirmity and pain,Whilst in the swirl of emotions

the Shrine looks the other way.

Honor now our convent upon the square proclaimed,

Four points of fidelity and brotherhood bound by an indivisible chain.

Noble Ross J Cyr

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AL SHAMAL ANNUAL POTENTATE’S GOLF TOURNAMENTBELVEDERE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

Wednesday, August 16, 2017Continental Breakfast @ 7:00 AM

Shotgun Start @ 8:00 AM

$160. per player includes:Breakfast, Golf, Cart & Steak BBQ

Cheques Payable to:

SILENT AUCTION TO FOLLOW

DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION - AUGUST 7, 2017

Belvedere is located south of Sherwood Park on Highway 211 mile south of the intersection of Provincial Highways 14 and 21

Open to EVERYONE — bring your LADIES & FRIENDS!DRESS CODE IN EFFECT - NO JEANS, CUT-OFFS OR CASUAL T-SHIRT

HOLE SPONSORSHIP $325. YES NO Donation Only $

NAME PHONE # GOLF, CART & BBQ BBQ ONLY

Individual or TeamHandicap or

Average Score for 18 holes

$160. $45.

PAYMENT MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION

Payment Method: Cheque Visa MC CVV Code

Number

Exp Date Signature

Al Shamal Shriners14511 - 142 Street

Edmonton, AB T6V 1H8Phone: 780-482-6065 Fax: 780-488-4728

Golf Tournament Chairman: Noble David Allan 780-456-9450

300

HOLE SPONSORSHIP $300

Phone: 780-482-6065

HOLE SPONSORSHIP$300.00 o YES o NODonation Only ________

August 16, 2017Continental Breakfast @ 7:00 AM

8:00 AM Shotgun Start

$160.00 per Player includes:Breakfast, Golf, Cart and Steak BBQ

To register, contactGolf Tournament Co-Chairmen

Noble David Allan 780-456-9450

Al Shamal Shriners

14511 - 142nd StreetEdmonton, AB T6V 1H8

Phone: 780-482-6065Fax: 780-488-4728

Email: shriners@telus.net

Silent Auction to FollowApplications will close after the first 128 golfers have registered and paid.

Belvedere Golf & Country Club is located on the side of Highway #21 and 1 mile south of Highway #14

Open to everyone wanting to have a fun day! Dress code in effect - no jeans, cut-offs, or casual t-shirts.

Thank You for SupportingAl Shamal Shriners Activites

2017 Al ShamalPotentate’s Golf Tournament