Volume 31, No.3, September 2014

Al Shamal Shriners
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
September 2014 Vol. 31 No. 3
&
Events
Meetings
Tuesday, September 2nd 2014
Stated Business Meeting
Shrine Centre Auditorium
5:30pm
Dinner Meeting
Zem Zem 6pm
Dinner 7pm
Meeting 8pm
Monday, November 17th,
2014
Unit Head Meeting
Biffs Lounge 7pm
Friday, November 28th, 2014
TGIF - St. Andrews Night
Auditorium 6pm
Monday, September 15th, 2014
Unit Head Meeting
Biffs Lounge 7pm
Monday, December 1st, 2014
Stated Business Meeting
Shrine Centre Auditorium 5:30pm
Dinner Meeting
Zem Zem 6pm
Dinner 7pm
Meeting 8pm
Friday, September 19th, 2014
Ladies Night
Auditorium 6pm
Sunday, December 7th, 2014
Breakfast with Santa
Biffs Lounge 10am
Monday, October 6th, 2014
General Dinner Meeting
Zem Zem 6pm
Dinner 7pm
Meeting 8pm
Monday, December 22nd Friday, January 2nd, 2015
Shrine Centre closed for Christmas
Saturday, September 13th, 2014
Joint Ceremonial
Red Deer, Black Knight Inn
Monday, October 20th, 2014
Unit Head Meeting
Biffs Lounge 7pm
Sunday, November 2nd, 2014
Christmas decorating
Shrine Centre - all welcome 10am
Friday, January 9th, 2015
Chief Rabban’s Night
Biffs Lounge
Saturday, January 10th, 2015
Annual Meeting
Upstairs
Potentate’s Ball
Auditorium
Monday, November 3rd, 2014
General Dinner Meeting
Zem Zem 6pm
Dinner 7pm
Meeting 8pm
The FezMobile hits the road
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Sahida“ a warm and friendly Greeting
Elected Divan
Potentate, Ill. Sir Grant Geldart
Chief Rabban, Noble Terry Chapman
Assistant Rabban, Noble Murray Sutherland
High Priest & Prophet, Noble Ferit (Fred) Susan
Oriental Guide, N/A
Treasurer, Ill. Sir Ari Hoeksema
Recorder, Noble Gary Willis
Imperial Appointments
Imperial Public Relations Director, Ill. Sir Barry Gogal
Canadian Shrine Hospital Board of Governors, Ill. Sir James Templeton
Portland Shrine Hospital Board of Governors, Ill. Sir Ari Hoeksema
Endowments, Wills and Gifts, Ill. Sir Bill Miller, Al Azhar
Membership Development Specialist (MDS), Noble Neville Bush
Appointed Divan
Director General, Ill Sir Doug Grant & Lady Renate
Assistant Director General, Ill Sir Jack Watt & Lady Melva
Director of Uniform Units, Noble Neville Bush & Lady Wilma
Chaplains, Noble Bob Coates & Lady Marion
Noble Art Jones & Lady Jennie
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 Tony Linchet & Lady Claudette
Outer Guard, Noble Tom Hannah & Lady Eva
Parade Marshal, Noble Barrie Miller & Lady Elaine
Master of Ceremonies, Noble Tony Lee & Lady Karen Coates
Temple Attorney, Noble Iain Cameron & Lady Tammy
Membership Chairman, Noble Trevor Pohle
External Auditor, TBA
Public Relations Chairman, Noble Don Anderson & Lady Linda
Temple Photographers, Noble Gerry Beyersbergen & Lady Robyn,
Noble Michael Cline-Fremont & Lady Amanda Clarke
Hospital Chairman, Noble Darwin Harrison & Lady Ann, Noble Don
Millar & Lady Evelyn, Noble Calum Peace & Lady Chiarina
Sick & Visiting Chairman, Noble Herbert DeloRey
Endowments, Wills & Gifts, Ill Sir Bill Miller & Lady Suzette
Soccer Chairman, Noble Gordon Harris & Lady Shirley
Casino Chairman, Noble John Fraser & Lady Joyce
Dinner Auction Chairman, Noble Dwayne Johnson
& Lady Nathalie Thibeault
Circus Chairman, Ill Sir Barry Gogal & Lady Janis James
Golf Tournament Chairman, Noble Jordan Gogal & Lady Aeron
Building Committee Chairman, Noble Gary Willis & Lady Sharon
Shrine Club Presidents
Al-Wa, Noble Allan London
Battle River, Noble Richard Glasgow
Northern Lights, Noble Garry Hedberg
Fort McMurray, Noble Brett Allen
Legal Counsel Noble Iain Cameron
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2014 Potentate’s Aides
Noble Dave Allan
& Lady Theresa
Noble Brett Allen
& Lady Shana
Noble Daryl Aune
& Lady Brenda
Noble Howard Barnsley
& Lady Wallie
Noble Wayne Barrett
& Lady Estelle
Noble Gerry Beyersbergen
& Lady Robyn
Noble Derrick Bradley
& Lady Marilyn
Noble Jim Butlin
& Lady Diane
Noble Bob Cameron
& Lady Nina
Noble Chris Cameron
& Lady Christine
Noble Rod Carleton
& Lady Kimberly
Noble Greg Chartrand
& Lady LaVerne
Noble Ross Cyr
Noble Bob Disler
& Lady Gail
Ill Sir Jim Edgar
Ill Sir Allan Frado
& Lady Diane
Noble Ken Fulford
& Lady Patricia
Noble Noel Gauthier
& Lady Isabel
Noble Earl Giebelhaus
& Lady Penny
Noble Richard Glasgow
& Lady Stella
Ill Sir Ari Hoeksema
& Lady Kathryn
Noble Mike Jaskiw
& Lady Kristin
Noble Paul Jaskiw
& Lady Gail
Noble Dwayne Johnson
& Lady Nathalie Thibeault
Noble Nestor Kwasnycia
& Lady Pam
Noble Wayne Larson
& Lady Sharon
Noble Tony Linchet
& Lady Claudette
Noble Bill Lowrie
& Lady Joan
Noble Robin Mah
& Lady Laurie
Noble Russ Motiuk
& Lady Ines
Ill Sir Armond Nesdoly
& Lady Diana
Ill Sir Jim Robertson
& Lady Deanna
Noble Bud Salloum
& Lady Laverna
Noble Gary Semaniuk
& Lady Fiona
Noble Patrick Shabatowski
& Lady Denise
Noble Fred Such
& Lady Elsie
Ill Sir Bob Thachuk
& Lady Pat
Noble Ron Townsend
& Lady Rosemary
Ill Sir Jack Watt
& Lady Melva
Noble Neil White
& Lady Tammy
Noble Ken Williams
& Lady Patricia
Noble Vern Yonkers
& Lady Sylvia
Honourary Potentate’s Aides Noble George Christensen Sr
& Lady Dora
Al Shamal Shriners
14510 - 142 Street NW Edmonton, AB T6V 1H9
Telephone: 780-482-6065 Fax: 780-488-4728
Web page: www.alshamalshriners.org
e-mail: [email protected]
Editor, Lady Diane Frado & Ill. Sir Allan Frado
Email: [email protected]
This 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 Affiliated Orders.
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POTENTATE’S MESSAGE
The summer PNSA in Boise August 6-10 was a great event and well
attended by Nobles and ladies.
The year is half over and we always
wonder where does the time go. I
thank each and every Noble and their
ladies for the strong support in the past
six months.
The Auction was a great success thanks to the efforts of chair Noble
Dwayne Johnson and Lady Nathalie.
We have had lots of activity in June and
July. The Odyssey Tour from Montreal
was a great opportunity to showcase
our Canadian Hospital. The committee
of Noble Darwin Harrison and Lady
Ann, Noble Don Anderson and Lady
Linda along with the many volunteers
made this event a success. The FEZ
Mobile arrived in Lloydminster on June
25th and toured through to Vermillion, Vegreville, Edmonton, Ponoka
and several other areas. It was handed over to Al Azhar on Monday
June 30th. Lots of exciting events over that period including the
St. Albert Farmers market, the Political mixer with dignitaries from
Glenrose Hospital, U of A Hospital representatives, Political leaders
from Cities in our area and MLAs, the Shrine Family Children’s’
barbecue and many other activities. Thanks to the Oriental Band and
the Clown unit for their support to the Children and to Noble Bob
Disler for being the main Fez mobile driver throughout this event. Also
thanks are extended to the Daughters of the Nile for their assistance.
Your Divan participated in the Tollgate that took place in Edson and
we have attended parades in Ponoka, Edmonton K Days and Camrose.
It looks like we will be at a few more in the month of August. Please
make every effort to attend the parades where you can as it does get
our information out to the public on who Shriners are and what we
stand for.
The circus wrap up in September showed a positive for our revenues
and I thank Circus committee chairs Ill Sir Barry Gogal, Ill Sir Jim Edgar,
Noble Ross Cyr and all the volunteers for their efforts in making the
65th circus in 2014 a success.
Al Shamal participated in the opening ceremonies of the U10 boys
and girls baseball provincial championships on the July 4th weekend.
It was a great opportunity to make the event memorable by
recognizing the young athletes of today. Thank you to everyone for
their participation.
We hosted a baseball event at TELUS field at the Prospectors game
on July 13th. It was a great opportunity to market the Shriners and
we had the entire Divan to help out. A huge thanks you to Noble
Don Anderson and Lady Linda for their efforts in making this event
a success. Thanks also to the Oriental Band and the Clown Units
for their support at this event. I am extremely sorry I did not get the
opening pitch over home plate.
We are all working together to give the strength Al Shamal Shriners
needs to maintain success.
Remember our focus Stronger Together for the Children.
Ill. Sir Grant Geldart
Potentate 2014
In June it was great to attend the Steak and Lobster event held by
the Battle River Shrine Club in Forestburg. A great time was had and
the hospitality by Noble Keith and Lady Eva Fossen was certainly
appreciated. Thanks.
2014 Imperial session at Minneapolis was well attended by the Divan
and a lot of interesting discussions took place. The temple in Brazil
was granted a charter to Shriners International. The recommended
increase in Hospital levy was defeated this year. It was hard for Imperial
Sir John Cinotto to let go but he wanted to leave a strong message
that every single Shriner be dedicated to the mission of our
fraternity and philanthropy, and find ways and opportunities
for active participation. He is proud of our great organization,
and our dedication and loyalty to the members. Nobles he has
done a great job. Thank you to Imperial Sir John Cinotto and first
Lady Margaret. Your newly elected Imperial Potentate Dale Stauss is
a great individual and he wants us all to be aware of the importance
in connection and communications for maintaining relationships and
commitments. Congratulations to Imperial Sir Dale Stauss and first
Lady Cheryl. (Check out The Journey of Hope: First Lady Cheryl.) Next
year the Imperial Session will be held in Houston Texas and honoring
Deputy Imperial Potentate Jerry Gantt who is our current Canadian
hospital Imperial representative.
September 2014
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.
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RECORDER’S RAMBLINGS
JOB’S DAUGHTERS
I would firstly like to thank everyone that has lent a hand around
the Centre – from weeding the flowerbeds, to
planting flowers, to cutting grass, to changing
light bulbs, maintaining our van, etc. This is all
done behind the scenes and most of us take it
for granted however it is work that needs to be
done and without the volunteers stepping in
and taking the bull by the horns, it would not be
done so THANK YOU all.
Noble Gary (Bubbles) Semaniuk is currently the Associate Supreme
Guardian for Job’s Daughters International. To hold this position
one must be a Master Mason who freely and willingly serves as the
international Masonic Representative to the Order. During his year
Noble Gary has traveled across Canada the United States, Australia,
Brazil and the Philippines to visit, assist and provide support where
needed to the various Bethels.
Membership dues are trickling in, thank you to
everyone that is paid up. The 2015 dues notices
will be sent out in early October so if you haven’t
cleared up your 2014 dues as of yet, please do so
as soon as possible.
We held our 2nd annual Father’s Day pig roast in June and once again
it was a success. Thank you to everyone that had a part in its success
and especially to Noble Chad Gjertsen for bringing in the pig roaster
and giving up his entire Father’s Day to roast our pig.
Imperial session is complete and our new patient representatives were
introduced. This is always an emotional highlight as we listen to their
stories and see how far they have come.
PNSA just wrapped up with, thank you to everyone that made the trip
to Boise to represent Al Shamal.
What does “The Shriners Creed” mean to you? Why do you wear
the FEZ? Many times I have heard people say “He’s a Shriner, they
help kids with crippling diseases.” Doesn’t that make you stand
taller; make your chest expand just a little bit? Think about how we
can work together in fun and harmony. I urge you to settle your
differences, instead of trying to sabotage what will make our temple
and philanthropy stronger. Positives are what make for peace and
harmony. We need your support, the temple needs your support, and
the children need your support.
By the time you are reading this, the Potentate’s annual fundraising
golf tournament will be complete. Thank you to Noble Jordan Gogal
and his team for a job well done.
The joint Ceremonial is fast approaching. Have you submitted your
registration form yet? Come out and show your support to our new
candidates joining our great philanthropy in September.
Noble Gary Willis
Recorder 2014
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Noble Gary has been involved with Job’s Daughters for twelve
years - since his daughter Megan joined at the age of eleven. He
has thoroughly enjoyed engaging with the Masonic youth of today
and helping to prepare them as leaders of tomorrow. All this
commitment would not have been possible without the love and
support of his wife Lady Fiona and daughter Megan.
Noble Gary was honored for his dedication and success on May 31,
2014 at the Al Shamal Shrine centre with many Job’s Daughters,
friends and relatives in attendance. We know that Noble Gary
thoroughly enjoyed his year facing new and exciting challanges with
everlasting memories and friendships while promoting fraternal
relationships throughout the world. Well Done Gary!
Noble Gary is a member and Past Master of Edmonton Lodge No.7
and a Noble of Al Shamal Shrine Clown Unit.
Submitted by
Noble Bob (Dizzy) Disler
Noble John (Teez) Fraser
Megan Semaniuk
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DIRECTORS STAFF NEWS
It was a long time coming but we finally have Ol’ Yeller back on the
parade route. We have had our 1946 Fargo Fire Truck completely
stripped down and repainted, replaced tires and added new decals.
We think that she looks great! Unfortunately the truck was not ready
for the Devon and Leduc parades; but we were able to attend the
parades at K-Days, Camrose, Irma, Vegreville, and Ranfurly. I was
very pleased with the turnout of Director’s Staff members for the
parades and I am also happy to report that we were awarded the
prize for the “Best Community Group” at the Irma parade and “First
Place” at the Ranfurly parade.
At the beginning of this year the members of the unit passed a
motion to change the Unit Officers’ titles so that they will be in-line
with the Shrine Director’s Association and the majority of the other
Shrine Centres. The title “President” has been changed to “Director”
and “Vice-President” to “Assistant Director” all Past-Presidents will
retain that title, any member that completes a successful term as
Director will earn the title of Past Director.
The Director’s Staff are looking forward to the start of a very busy
fall season commencing with the Joint Ceremonial to be held in Red
Deer. Following that we will be holding our Annual Director’s Dinner
in October.
The Director’s Staff are happy to announce that we will be selling
Christmas cakes and 2 types of shortbread again this year. These
items sold very quickly last year so don’t be disappointed buy early!
We hope to have the product at the October Dinner Meeting.
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September 2014
Armstrong, Cliff & Dolores
Ashton, Rene & Marie
Bajc, Frank & Karen
Barnsley, Howard & Wallie
Barton, John
Bell, Alan & Alice
Butlin, Jim & Diane
Chomin, Glenn & Jennifer
Edgar, Jim
Forbes, Jim & Carol
Frado, Allan & Diane
Gauthier, Noel & Isabel
Glasgow, Richard & Stella
Hay, Catherine
Hoeksema, Ari & Kathryn
Jarvis, Bill & Geri
Johnston, Grace
King, Grant & Billielu
Koch, Murray & Karey
Krossa, Albert & Diane
Lawton, John & Carol
Lindberg, Cynthia
McBurney, Doug & Jay
McDonald, Sharon
Morter, Mort & Jean
Peacock, Fran
Pedden, Bernice
Robinson, Sandy & Jean
Rudolph, Marjorie
Salloum, Bud & Laverna
Shumilak, Rick & Bev
Simpson, Robert
Stonehouse, Terry & Elaine
Sutherland, Murray & Marilyn
Thachuk, Bob & Pat
White, Ken & Joyce
Wild, John & Jan
Wilson, Jo
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HOSPITAL SICK & VISITING
COMITTEE
Contact the Shrine Office or noble Dr. Herbert Delo Rey if you have
knowledge of a Noble sick or in the hospital.
Chairman, Noble Dr. Herbert DeloRay ......................... 780-342-8924
Noble Walter Bouillon ................................................. 780-425-9469
Noble Bob Coates ....................................................... 780-962-4963
Noble Frank Dove ....................................................... 780-455-2244
Noble Bob Disler ......................................................... 780-469-7188
Noble John Fraser ....................................................... 780-478-4984
Noble Bill Harrison ...................................................... 780-456-1612
Noble Bill Hite ............................................................. 780-451-6131
Ill Sir Ari Hoeksema ..................................................... 780-421-7776
Noble John Pratt ......................................................... 780-436-7651
The following long term members would appreciate a visit form their
Masonic or Shrine Brothers:
Noble Clay Elliott ........................................................Kipness Centre
Noble Dave Hunt ....................................Kipness Centre, Room 2333
Noble Bob Lamont ..................................Kipness Centre, Room 1336
Noble A. Harlan Woolsey ........ Alberta Life Care Housing Foundation,
Terra Losa; Room 133, 17203-99 Avenue
Noble Don Williams .................... Edmonton General Hospital, 12Y08
AL SHAMAL LADIES NIGHT
LADIES AUXILIARY
Our regular general meetings are held on the second
Wednesday of the month in Biff’s Lounge starting at
1:30 pm. The Happy Crafters meet on the third Monday
of the month also in Biff’s lounge at 1:30 pm. Please come out and
join us at either or both of these meetings – share your talents!
The upcoming events include:
October 10 - 11:30 am New Members Pot Luck Luncheon at the
Shrine Centre.
November 15 - Luncheon, Bazaar and Cookie Walk at the
Millwoods Woodvale Golf Club. Further notice will be posted soon.
The Happy Crafters enjoyed a luncheon at Milestones restaurant
recently and then browsed and shopped at the Princess Florence
Shop. It was an enjoyable outing for all!
The summer break is over - so now back to work!
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Friday September 19th, 2014
Tickets are available at the Shrine Office
(Tickets will not be held at door without prior payment)
Ticket pricing: $45 per person
Ticket deadline is Thursday September 11th, 2014
Ladies without
Shriners
Dress is business attire
Cocktails 6pm • Dinner 7pm
Entertainment to follow
LOCATION:
David Neill Auditorium, Shrine Centre
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These Ladies are asking for assistance
with everyone saving their Campbell’s
Bar Code Labels. They are used for the
Campbell’s Bar Code for Education
program. Please contact Marjorie
Rudolph for further information at
780-998-4239.
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DAUGHTERS OF THE NILE
SHRINE CIRCUS
We have been very busy with events over the
past few months. We welcomed three new
princesses, Elaine Haine, Myra Lonsbury and
Tess O’Connor at our May Ceremonial.
Twenty seven members attended the
98th Annual Supreme Session in Omaha,
Nebraska in September. A busy week was
had by all who attended business sessions,
performances, social events, meetings and installation of the 2014/
2015 Supreme Officers.
As of March 31, 2014, a cheque in the amount of $435,542.00,
monies raised by the 11 Canadian Temples, Daughters of the Nile,
was sent from the Canadian Convalescent Relief Fund to the Shriners
Hospitals for Children®, Canada. This donation makes the hospital
eligible for a fourth one million dollar Gold Plaque. I was especially
proud to receive on behalf of Al Amira Temple No. 157 the 1st
place Certificate for our contribution of $30,000 to the Canadian
Endowment and Relief Funds for the 2013/2014 fiscal year. Thank
you to the Ladies of the Household for remaining committed to
our philanthropy. You continue to care and share. Plans are being
discussed to present the plaque during the Dedication Ceremony of
the new Montreal Shriners’ Hospital, which is tentatively planned for
August 2015. At this time the naming of the second floor in honour
of Daughters of the Nile will officially be announced.
Congratulations to Princess Marjorie Rudolph and her team of ladies
who worked effortlessly collecting and cutting the bar codes from
the Campbell soup cans, Labels for Education program. This year
these ladies collected 46,720 labels which put our temple in 1st
place in Canada and 2nd out of 139 temples. Nobles and ladies
please continue to support the Campbell Labels for Education by
saving your soup labels and dropping them off at the Shrine Centre.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Ill Sir Barry and his
hard working committee for a job well done. The Circus would not
have been the success it was without the committee and all it’s hard
working volunteers.
Great job. Let us continue to work together for the children.
Ill. Sir Grant Geldart
Potentate
Congratulations to our Supreme Appointees, it is an honor for our
Temple to be recognized with these appointments.
• Isabel Gauthier, Supreme Goodwill Ambassador to the Pacific
and Mountain area,
• Wendy Batty, Supreme Temple American Flag Escort
• Pat Thachuk, Supreme Temple Canadian Flag Escort
• Victoria Scott, Supreme Temple Canadian Flag Escort
Fall will bring our Stated Session September 8th and Supreme Queen
Marsha Sowers’ Official Visit and Ceremonial will take place October
10th.
Al Amira Temple #157
Daughters of the Nile
September 2014
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SUMMER EVENTS
SUMMER EVENTS
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PUBLIC RELATIONS
In the spring we started a digital billboard advertising campaign
with Pattison Outdoor Advertising. Al Shamal has 2 digital billboards
with a variety of messages running in the City of Edmonton. We
are using these billboards to push our events and our Shriners brand
so the people of Edmonton and Northern Alberta will become
more and more aware of who we are. To date the billboards have
promoted the Shrine Circus, the Shrine Auction, the Canadian
Shriners Hospital for Children Odyssey Tour and the Al Shamal/
Edmonton Prospects Special Olympics Baseball game. We are also
running some generic ads promoting the rental opportunities of
the Shrine Centre, Shriners International and of course the Shriners
Hospitals for Children. To date we have received some very positive
feedback regarding these digital billboards.
Our goal this year is to get the Shriners “brand” more recognizable
within Northern Alberta. A second way we are trying to achieve this
goal is with the social media of Facebook and Twitter. Using social
media we have promoted all the events of the Al Shamal Shriners
and as a result have had some inquiries about the Circus, about our
philanthropy, and about providing some assistance to individuals and
groups. All these messages/requests came through either the Circus
Facebook page or the Al Shamal Shriners Facebook page. We were
also very successful in promoting the Canadian Shriners Hospital for
Children Odyssey Tour as it traveled across Canada and especially
while it was in the Edmonton area.
opportunity to have some very positive interactions with the media
in Lloydminster, Vermillion, Vegreville, Ponoka and Edmonton. These
reports included interviews, photos and editorials on the television,
in the local newspapers and on the local radio stations.
In July, Al Shamal sponsored the Special Olympians for an Edmonton
Prospects baseball game. A huge thank you needs to go out to
the Oriental Band, the Clowns, the Greeters and the Divan for
their attendance and support. This was a first for both groups and
discussions are underway for a similar event next year. Again, this
provided us with an opportunity to meet and greet the public and
to share information about Al Shamal and the Shriners Hospitals for
Children.
A big thank you to everyone who has submitted photos of events
and who are keeping me in the loop as to what the units and
clubs are doing. As we move into the fall we will continue to
promote the Shrine and Shriners Hospitals for Children through the
digital billboards, social and other more traditional media as well
as discussing some opportunities to share information with local
business leaders about Shrine in Northern Alberta and the Shriners
Hospitals for Children.
Noble Don Anderson
PR Chairman
Al Shamal Shriners of Northern Alberta
Using the opportunity provided by the Canadian Shriners Hospital
for Children Odyssey Tour we were able to participate in the St.
Albert Farmer’s Market where we had an information booth and
we handed out information on the Shriners Hospitals for Children
and the Canadian Shriners Hospital for Children. We were able to
talk to number of people about the Shrine and what we do and
had a number of people stop to thank us for what we have done
for members of their families or friends. The Tour also gave us an
KANS for KIDS
Please bring your
empty recyclable
beverage containers to
the Shrine Centre. All
proceeds to local shrine
activities and projects.
Thank You, Doug Pare - Pipes & Drums
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BRUCE HOGLE
COMMENCEMENT SPEECH
agreed, and became the first in the Commonwealth to have live
television coverage.
And so many more.
So when Bruce was introduced to the U of A grads, in his flowing
red and white gown signifying his new doctorate of law, he stepped
in front of a microphone an added one more editorial.
At 85, his passion and vision are strong as ever.
“Appreciating that not all of them (graduates) were from Canada,
and also appreciating many were Canadians, I wanted them to think
how fortunate we all are to live in a country where you truly can
become whatever it is you want to be,” Bruce says.
He urged every Canadian school – public, Catholic, private or
religious – to sing O Canada once a week.
Ill. Sir Dr. Bruce Hogle & Lady Gail
The graduation commencement address: a most dignified message
to graduates applauding them on the educational achievements
– but also challenging them to make their individual mark in the
world.
Enter, centre stage, Bruce Hogle.
Last Wednesday morning 420 University of Alberta graduates and
their families gathered in the Jubilee Auditorium for graduation
ceremonies.
They also saw Bruce receive an honorary doctor of law from the
university. Bruce is a most deserving recipient for his distinguished
career in the news business, first as a newspaper reporter and editor
followed by broadcasting.
But Bruce just didn’t report the news. He carefully thought about
stories and put his own personal spin on them, with the same
ambition.
To create a better future.
Early in his career as Medicine Hat News deputy editor, Bruce
spearheaded a traffic safety campaign. During a five-year span
Medicine Hat did not experience one automobile fatality.
Shortly after arriving in Edmonton to join CFRN he began delivering
editorials on television and radio – 15,000 in total.
They all raised points, and suggestions, with the same common
question – “What if?”.
In 1967 his documentary entitled “What About The Victim?”
sparked Alberta to create Canada’s first Crimes Compensation Board.
Six years later Bruce asked the provincial government to allow live
coverage of MLA’s debating issues in the legislature. The government
September 2014
Shortly after his address, Bruce received an e-mail from Lt. Gov.
Donald Ethell saying he would share the Bruce’s idea with the
upcoming meeting of the Canadian Lieutenant Governors and the
commissioners to Canada’s three territories.
In the crowd looking on with pride was his family: wife Gail, sons
Bill, Randy and Steve and their families.
While Bruce is humbly proud of his professional accomplishments, he
is even prouder of his family.
A day after the graduation ceremony, Bruce celebrated 60 years
of marriage with Gail, whom he met through army friends in the
1940’s.
“I have never ever sought awards of the work I have done as a
journalist or community activist. I simply gave back to the five
provinces and seven cities I lived in because I was taught that early in
life by my family,” says Bruce of last week’s honor.
His compassion for his fellow citizens made him a community leader
and builder.
Bruce’s talents of telling a story took him to newspaper and
television, giving him a platform for his thoughts.
Very few of the graduates Wednesday might not have newspaper
and media to voice their opinions.
But they still have reverence. Absolutely.
And hearing such a commencement address, from someone as
profound as Bruce Hogle, will certainly inspire graduates to take their
own stand.
Please visit my blog, taiton8.com, to read the text of Bruce’s speech.
(Cam Tait is a special projects advisor for Challenge Insurance.)
BY CAM TAIT, EDMONTON SUN
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Halloween Family Fun
CHILI & PASTA NIGHT
Saturday November 1, 2014
Shrine Centre 14510-142 Street
5:30pm Cocktails • 6:30pm Supper
DJ & Dance to follow
Prizes for best Costume
50-50 Draw
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Ticket prices to be determined
For tickets or more information please
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or call Calum at 780-463-1537
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HOSPITAL COMMITTEE
Congratulations to the TLC on
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Dylan’s heroes! Forever grateful to the Shriners and all they have done
for Dylan. I am so happy you came to spend some time with us today!
Thank you Darwin and Don!
Darrell McMow
Dylan is a long time patient with us and normally goes to Salt Lake
City. However, he is currently in the UofA hospital and has had 2 out
of his 3 operations. He will remain there until October; operation #3
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Canadian Medical First: 17 year-old patient becomes first in
Meet Our 2014-15 National Patient Ambassadors
Canada to undergo minimally invasive surgery for a chest wall
deformity
Joe Dertinger of Waconia, Minn., and Katie
MONTREAL,
Aug. 20,
2014 /CNW
year-old Mackenzie
developed a condition called pectus carinatum
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(his chest wall was pushed outward) which caused him self-esteem issues as well as exercise intolerance reducing
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his participation in his favorite sports. On July 10th, 2014, he was the first patient in Canada to undergo a groundambassadors
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correct
the anomaly. Those who are not good candidates for
was made after the premiere of their
video,
bracing now have a new option which will allow them to have more immediate results. This surgical treatment
“Born
to Inspire”
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the July
2014
Imperial
is
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Shriners
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anomalies.
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thousands of children who receive care at the health
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care system every year. The Ambassadors share
not respond to the treatment or were not good candidates for it. “For patients with pectus carinatum, we have
their stories
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others
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introduced
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co-director of the Chest Wall Anomalies Clinic at Canada Shriners Hospital. He adds “for some patients, who
still
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introduced for the first time in Canada, the reverse Nuss procedure, where a bar is
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the fall of 2014.
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