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Spring 2019
Website • www.philae-shriners.com E-mail • philaeshriners@hfx.eastlink.ca
Mailed under Canada Post Publication Agreement No. 40018257
PHILAE Philae Shriners News
SHRINERS NEWS
A Publication of PHILAE SHRINERS
A.A.O.N.M.S. Halifax, N.S.
P.O. Box 9050, Station ‘A’ Halifax, N.S. B3K 5M7
Spring 2019
Phone: (902) 454-7811 • Fax: (902) 455-8963
www.philae-shriners.com Potentate’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
PHILAE TEMPLE 2006
Official Call of the Potentate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
~ELECTED DIVAN~ Chief Rabban Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Ills. Ken Wheelans, Potentate
Shane Buchan, Chief Rabban From The Recorder’s Desk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Jim Stockman, Assistant Rabban Treasurer’s Report Spring 2019 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Gino Thibeault, High Priest and Prophet
Bob Stein, Oriental Guide 2019 Installation Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
David Penney, Recorder Two Special Nobles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Mike Schmid, PP, Treasurer
Fine Spirits Tasting Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
~APPOINTED DIVAN~ 2019 Squad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Walter Spears, First Ceremonial Master
Bill Bonner, Second Ceremonial Master 2019 Annual General Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
E. Carson Jackson, Marshall
Philae Clown Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Gary Patterson
Assistant Marshall Minutes from December Stated Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Isaac Gray, Captain of the Guard
Chief Rabban Night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
A. David Crocker, Outer Guard
Bob Wells, Director Board of Governor’s Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
~ELECTED EXECUTIVE~ Lost in the Desert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Ill. Ed Corbett Mike Schmid Your Invitation to Canadian Hospital Seminar . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Ken Wheelans Ken Conrod
Shane Buchan, PP Gary Candow 2019 Seminar Registration Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Ronald W. Clowes Bob Wells Installation Banquet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Gino Thibeault Doug Morton,PP
David Penney In Memoriam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Booster Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Sandy N. Buchan, Editor
Phone (902) 454-7811 Annual General Meeting January 2019 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
E-mail: abuchan@eastlink.ca or Black Camel Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
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Potentate’s Message
Nobles All, mishaps.
Here we are with 2019 well underway and I’m sure Lady Gwenda and I planned on attending the Aleppo
we are all looking forward to warmer weather. The Shriners Potentates visit in Boston, unfortunately our
weekend of the Installation was a huge success and I flight from Halifax to Boston was cancelled due to
would like to thank those who helped me plan and freezing rain. We are currently working on our business
implement those plans for a wonderful weekend. Thank plan and that is to form our committee to look at our
you to all who attended, everyone loved “Gold Rush” building, should we sell, if we update our building how
the 9 piece band from Yarmouth on the Chief Rabban’s much would it cost and what does it need? All good
night, featuring our own Noble Jim Stockman on the questions going forward. We are also working hard on
saxophones. As you can recall I made it a point to invite our communications and need all clubs to get any infor-
all Masons to this event and I can report that we can mation about your clubs to Ill Sir John Philips to get
count on 5 or 6 petitions coming from this weekend. that information in the enewsletter.
There were a couple of Master Masons who have been Last but not least Membership which is really our
toying with the idea of becoming a shriner and the number 1 priority, if we don’t increase our numbers we
weekend convinced them it was time to join. may not be here! All Nobles are part of the membership
Lady Gwenda and I are looking forward to visiting team so please look around in your lodge and ask those
the clubs so if your club has not yet told me when you who do not belong yet to come join us, they won’t
would like your official visit to take place let me know regret it. This should be a very exciting year and the first
as soon as possible as my commitments are filling up of our Fezeroo tickets have been sent out with a second
pretty fast. Lady Gwenda and I are also looking forward batch being printed.
to Parade season and here is where we need to put into I wanted to have our first Ceremonial in New
place a big caution for all those participating in any Glasgow on May 18th as that is where I was made a
Parade. As many of you know a 4 year old girl was Noble back in 2007, we are working on making this a
killed in the Yarmouth Santa Clause Parade, she was in very special event. I will be attending the NESA Mid-
the parade handing out candies and went back to the Winter meeting on March 7th, 8th & 9th in Corner
float to get more and unfortunately slipped beneath the Brook Newfoundland and will have a full report on my
back wheels of the float. return.
I would ask the we have spotters walking along side Until the next time.
any of our units to keep an eye on children who are Yours In The Faith
watching the parade to make sure we don’t have any Ill Sir Ken Wheelans
Spring 2019 Philae Shriners News 3
Philae Shriners
Official Call of the Potentate
Notice is hereby given of a Stated Meeting
Of Philae Shriners to be held on
Saturday the 27th of April 2019
at 10 a.m. at the Temple
3520 Connolly St., Halifax, Nova Scotia
a Ceremonial to be held in New Glasgow, N.S. on
Saturday, May 18th at 10 a.m.
Location to be determined
David Penny, Recorder Ken Wheelans, Potentate
Chief Rabban Report
Good Day Nobles I am open to suggestions and to have help getting these
I hope everyone had a great Christmas holiday and won- going again. Please contact me if you have ideas or want to
derful New Year. volunteer to help.
This year my responsibility is chairing the Executive
Meetings. Our First meeting is being held February 22nd. We I look forward to seeing you at your club meetings
will be having monthly meetings if you have any items you
wish brought up at these meetings please contact me and I Till then best regards
will have any issues you bring to me brought up at these
meetings.
I am also chairing the entertainment committee and we Shane Buchan
will be having some events this year. Please keep a eye out on Chief Rabban
the web page for events. Potentate 2010 & 2011
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Philae Shriners
From The Recorder’s Desk
Nobles All recorder.shriners@eastlink.ca of call Tracker’ awards the Shriners a 4 Star
902 454 7811. rating with almost 96% efficiency.
I hope this message find you all in As you will read in the various Shriners Hospitals for Children is a
good spirits and looking forward to the reports put forth by the members of one-of-a-kind international health care
year ahead. With all of the planned your Divan and committees, it takes a system of 22 hospitals dedicated to
activities, it promises to be another suc- village to ensure the Philae Temple improving the lives of children by pro-
cessful, exciting year of events for maintains its high level of achievement viding specialty pediatric care, innova-
everyone. and notoriety. So please consider what tive research and outstanding teaching
I am now moving into the second you can do to get involved with your programs. Children up to age 18 with
year as your Temple Recorder and as Temple as a member of the Divan, orthopaedic conditions, burns, spinal
such, I bring with me the experience Executive or any number of Committee cord injuries, and cleft lip and palate are
gained from the year before, and a few or Units you can join, such as the eligible for care and receive all services
more gray hairs. As I have mentioned Oriental Band, Clowns, Hospital etc. in a family-centered environment at no
previously, the operations of the Temple Also plan to attend our Stated Meetings charge - regardless of financial need.
are on par with any large business, with as well as the AGM. Our Executive And you are a part of it all
a level of complexity added on due to meetings are open to all Nobles and if Please ensure you take a moment to
the nature of who we are, and what we you are not able to attend in person, we stay up to date and review our website
do. Having said that, the Recorders can provide electronic access for you. https://www.philaeshriners.org
Office is first and foremost at the serv- Just let me know.
ice of the Membership. If there is any- Thank you for all the work you do to Yours in the Faith
thing you need to make your Club or support our Shrine Children, our Noble David Penney
event a success, please contact me at Hospital and your Temple. ‘Charity Recorder
Philae Shriners
Treasurer’s Report Spring 2019
First I would like to thank the Nobles Illustrious Sir Ken, Recorder Noble been one executive meeting and not
of Philae Shriners for electing me to the David Penny, the Chairman of the much else, it’s that time of year. I have
position of Treasurer. I will do my best Finance Committee, Noble Mike registered for the Treasurers seminar at
to insure you made a good choice. I Gibson and myself. We began by get- the end of March.
apologize for not being at the installa- ting up to speed with what we do now Going forward I pledge to have a
tion but I was away. and have talked to some external people financial report for the next and each
This will be a brief report as I've to see what's out there. Still a lot of stated meeting and will also keep you
been Treasurer for less than a month but work to do. posted on the banking study or any
in spite of that we do have a new proj- I've poked around in the accounting other projects. If you have any ques-
ect on the go. Illustrious Sir Ken has a bit and have updated the signing offi- tions, please email me.
asked me to form a committee to look at cers at the bank. I’ve also made contact
our current banking practices and see with our external auditor to discuss year Yours in the faith
what's available to improve the current end procedures. Illustrious Sir Mike Schmid
procedures. The Committee consists of Other than the installation there has Past Potentate (2017)/Treasurer
Spring 2019 Philae Shriners News 5
Philae Ceremonial Divan Pictou Shrine Club
2019 Installation Team Two Special Nobles
The Pictou County Shrine Club Nobles acknowledge and
commend the work of Nobles Greg MacKeen and Noble
Robert Russell “both of Antigonish and members of Pictou
County Shrine Club”, for all their efforts over the years in
selling Fezeroo tickets in Antigonish. They almost single-
handedly sold over $3000.00 worth of tickets last year and
they out did themselves by selling over $4558.00 worth of
tickets this year. “ Well done”, Nobles. Your efforts are cer-
tainly appreciated. President Paul McCracken presented
each Noble with a plaque In recognition of their efforts
Robert’s reply was "we are just doing it for the kids."
L-R: Nobles Bob SHAY ( Assistant Rabban); Frank
REINHARDT (Chief Rabban); Glenn CANDOW (High
Priest and Prophet); Bob BENNETT (Oriental Guide); Gary
CANDOW (Ceremonial Potentate)
The second photo looks more like Cast “mug shots”. We L to R – Noble Robert Russell , Noble Gregory MacKeen,
are all pretty serious looking. and Noble Paul McCracken
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New Shrine Unit
Fine Spirits Tasting Unit
Fellow Nobles! $10:00 for our annual membership fee? If so,
Are you interested in a new Shriners Unit you need to check out our Fine Spirits
that offers Fun, Fellowship and Fine Spirits all Tasting Unit (FSTU). You’ll get to sample
at an extremely low cost of $10:00 for our fine spirits, liquors, and anything else we
annual membership fee? If so, you need to decide to sample, all surrounded by your fel-
check out our Fine Spirits Tasting Unit low nobles in various locations throughout
(FSPTU). You’ll get to sample fine spirits, Nova scotia and Prince Edward Island.
liquors, and anything else we decide to sample, all surround- Probably the one of the nicest parts of our Unit is YOU get
ed by your fellow nobles in various locations throughout too say in how we organize it, how often we meet, and the
Nova scotia and Prince Edward Island. Probably the one of spirits we taste. Imagine, a Unit where you help set up the by-
the nicest parts of our Unit is YOU get too say in how we laws, when & where we meet, how often we meet, and the
organize it, how often we meet, and the spirits we taste. actual spirits we taste, all tailor made for you! If this is some-
Imagine, a Unit where you help set up the by-laws, when & thing you’re interested in, why come to our next meeting at
where we meet, how often we meet, and the actual spirits we my house, 107 St George Blvd, Hammonds Plains Thursday
taste, all tailor made for you! If this is something you’re inter- March 7 at 7PM.
ested in, why come to our next meeting at my house, 107 St There will be snacks on hand, spirits
George Blvd, Hammonds Plains Thursday March 7 at 7PM. to sample, all surrounded with our like
There will be snacks on hand, spirits to sample, all surround- Shriner’s friends. We’d love to expand
ed with our like Shriner’s friends. We’d love to expand our our knowledge of fine spirits and share a
knowledge of fine spirits and share a bit more fellowship with bit more fellowship with our fine
our fine Masonic organization. Hope to see you there! Masonic organization. Hope to see you
Are you interested in a new Shriners Unit that offers Fun, there!
Fellowship and Fine Spirits all at an extremely low cost of
Philae Legion of Honor
2019 Squad
Front row; Nobles Gary Beels, Frank
Reinhardt, Robert Bennett, Phillip Randall,
ILL Sir Bert Thompson, Nobles Frank Roode,
Barrington Grant.
Back row; Commander Gary Candow,
Noble Harold Morash, ILL Sirs Bill
Scrymgeour, John Philips, Noble John Cody
Spring 2019 Philae Shriners News 7
Philae Shriners
2019 Annual General Meeting
Ills Sir Edward Corbett opened the Calvin Myra PP 2004, Burt Thompson nations for the position of Oriental
meeting with a welcome to the ladies PP 2005, John Philips PP 2006, Sam Guide, Noble Bob was asked if he
and guests and Nobles to this, the Philae Nahas PP 2009, Shane Buchan PP would stand for the position, to which
Shriners 2018 year in review. With spe- 2010/11, Bill Scrymgeour PP 2012, he replied “with great honour” . Thus
cial acknowledgment to the families John Cameron PP 2014 Noble Robert (Bob) Stein was
and loved ones in attendance, the meet- Roll Call acclaimed Philae Temple Oriental
ing began with the Necrology Arm OF Gold Shrine Club - 0 Guide for 2019.
Ceremony lead by our Chaplain in Cape Breton Shrine Club - 1
prayer, song and remembrance of our Causeway Shrine Club - 0 2019 Budget
fellow Nobles lost to the Black Camel. Central Shrine Cllub - 5 Ills Sir Ed invited the Chief Rabban
Cumberland Shrine Club - 2 Noble Kenneth Wheelans to the podium
December 8th, 2018 Dartmouth District Shrine Club - 19 to address any matter concerning the
Stated Meeting Minutes East Valley Shrine Club - 5 2019 Budget. Noble Ken acknowledge
The reading of the minutes of the Halifax Shrine Club - 13 the assistance he received from our
December 8th, 2018 Stated Meeting Island Shrine Club - 1 treasurer at the time, Ills Sir Doug
was commenced. However, as a point of Pictou County Shrine Club - 1 Morton, as well as the input provided
order, Ills Sir Burt Thompson felt that Red Oak Shrine Club - 0 by other Past Potentates. There was
the minutes from the previous year’s South Shore Shrine Club 3 very little change to the overall numbers
AGM should be read instead of those Sou’West Shrine Club - 9 between last year’s budget and this year,
from the December 2018 Stated West Valley Shrine Club - 1 with the only slight increase being seen
Meeting Ills Sir John Cameron Non-Club Shrine Club - 5 in the cost of travel for Shrine business.
explained that as a result of a directive Questions arising from the Nobility
from our Imperial Executive, there will Committee Reports pertaining to the budge were in regards
be 4 Stated Meetings per year instead of Acceptance of the Committee to the Fezeroo Project and the addition
5, and 1 of those 4 meetings will act as Reports were moved, seconded and car- of Ills Sir Mike Schmid to the Montreal
the AGM and Stated Meeting com- ried as they were published in the AGM Hospital Board, and what if any cost
bined. This meant that the AGM min- document. impacts there would be regarding these
utes from the previous year would have matters. Noble Ken provided a full
already been published and approved in Financial Auditors for 2019 overview of the extensive steps taken to
the spring of 2018. These facts were A motion was made and seconded to manage and work with his committee to
accepted and the meeting resumed. engage the company Grant Thornton as reduce costs, and increase the opportu-
A motion was made and seconded to auditors for the year 2019. nity and options for profitability from
accept the minutes of the previous Election the Fezeroo program. Noble Ken sug-
meeting as read…. carried. Ills Sir Ed called for nominations for gested that any increased cost for the
the position of Oriental Guide over the addition of Ills Sir Mike Schmid in his
Welcome to Past Grand Masters year of 2019. Ills Ed appointed 2 position of Hospital Board member,
Ills Sir Ed welcomed the Most Nobles as scrutinisers, and there was a could fall under the Hospital Governors
Worshipful the Past Grand Masters count of 61 Nobles present and eligible budget.
Carson Jackson, 1998/99, George Grant to vote. A motion was made to accept the
2013/14 and John Cody 2017/18 to our Noble Robert (Bob) Stein was nomi- budget was made and seconded, and
AGM. nated for the position of Oriental Guide, after discussions, the motion was car-
and his lengthy and impressive creden- ried. For a complete budget report
Acknowledgement of Past tials were presented to the Nobles. please contact the Recorders office.
Potentates Noble Bob was invited to present him-
Ills Sirs’ attending included… self to the Nobles. (continued on Page 9)
Whereas there were no other nomi-
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Philae Shriners
2019 Annual General Meeting
(continued from Page 8) doing. Ills Sir John Cameron spoke on back in.
Donations the matter that the Philae Temple now Ills Sir John Cameron spoke about
Noble Kevin Kirkbride, on behalf of has a line-item for ongoing support of his experience when working during a
the Halifax Shrine Club presented a the Demolay organization, and that we change of command, and how the out-
donation of $5000.00 to the Philae should do the same for the Eastern Star. going commander would leave and not
General Fund. And on behalf of the Ills Sir Ed suggested that this matter be be heard from again, without acknowl-
Philae Clowns, he presented $560.00 to taken forward for consideration in the edgement of his achievement. So with
Red Sneaker Fund, concerning osteoge- 2020 budget. The original motion was that, John lead the Members in a stand-
nesis imperfecta. The Montreal Shrine carried as presented. ing ovation for a job well done and best
Children’s Hospital is a leading care Ills Sir Ed concluded his meeting by wishes for Ills Sir Ed in the coming
facility and authority in this field of spe- reflecting on his year as Potentate, as years.
cialty. well as his life as a Shriner. Ed stated
Noble Peter Gould from the that the work and efforts invested are far Yours In The Faith
Cumberland Shrine Club presented a outweighed by the rewards he has David Penney
cheque for $10.010.00 to the Montreal enjoyed over the years. Noble David Penney
Shriners Hospital, and $5000 to the With the thanks he offered to the Recorder
Philae general fund. Divan members who helped make his Philae Shriners
Noble Ken Conrod addressed the year a success, Ills Sir Ed expressed a Nova Scotia & Prince Edward
Members in regards to an opportunity special acknowledgement to his Chief Island
to advertize in the Eastern Star booklet Aid, Noble Ken Conrod whom Ed said, 902 454 7811
for $200. It was moved and seconded whenever he felt he was at the end of www.philaeshriners.org
that we support the Eastern Star by so the plank, Noble Ken would pull him
Philae Shriners
Philae Clown Unit
To All Joeys and those wanting to be • Other Units
one. • Active or Not
My name is Calvin Carter AKA Stitches • Contact information
and I’m looking to compile a history of the If your partner clowns, please provide
Shrine Clowns. I am asking for your help so their clown name and anything that you may
if you or someone you know was, is or want to share.
wants to be a clown, please provide that You can contact our Clown Boss Kevin
info to help us start a running history of the Kirkbride at
clowns in Nova Scotia and Prince Edward kevinkirkbride1973@gmail.com or Calvin
Island. Carter at calvincarter12@gmail.com
I like to thank you in advance for your help. Keep those
What I need is: smiles coming…
• your name
• Clown name Stitches (Calvin Carter)
• Years Clowning: First Vice Chair Clown Unit
• Awards
Spring 2019 Philae Shriners News 9
Philae Shriners
Minutes from December Stated Meeting
Ills Sir Ed opened the meeting with entirety of our Philae Region. This rec- instruments to the Iroquois Sea Cadets.
salutations of welcome to all, and rec- ommendation was commended by the Noble Philip Langford moved to
ognized the members in attendance Potentate. The motion was … Carried. empower the Philae Executive commit-
from Remises and Tunis Shrine. In conclusion of the matter, Ills Sir tee to deal with the disposal of the var-
Minutes of previous Stated Meeting Ed called for interested parties to take a ious items in question. The motion was
were circulated in the last publication position on the committee. Ills Sir Sam seconded and carried.
of the Fez magazine and as such, the Nahas recommended that the chairman c) Noble Ken Conrod rose to state
Potentate addressed the membership to of the property development committee that he has recently attained the posi-
call for any errors or omissions as writ- take a seat on the newly formed investi- tion of Worthy Grand Patron of the
ten. Hearing none, Ills Sir Ed called for gation working group. Eastern Star and as such, he and the
a motion to accept the minutes as pre- For a copy of the Vimy correspon- Worthy Grand Matron of the Eastern
sented. A motion to accept was made dence (email) concerning the issues, Star have chosen the Philae Temple
by Ills Sir Shane was seconded by please contact the Recorders office at Travel Fund as the recipient of the pro-
Noble Wheelans. Carried. 902 454 7811 or, ceeds made from the sale of special
recorder.shriners@eastlink.ca pins and calendars produced by their
Correspondence organization.
Noble Recorder David Penney read New Business d) Ills Sir Sam Nahas has recom-
a letter received from the Vimy Legion a) The Temple was fortunate to mended that a program of recognition
of Halifax, stating their interest in pur- receive instructions in regards to our be put into place offering special con-
chasing our Temple, at 3530 Connolly ceremony concerning a reference to sideration for current Nobles of distinc-
Street. Ills Sir Ed offered some back- what we call the Black Stone, and how tion regardless of rank, from across the
ground on the matter which stemmed in reality it is the Kaaba, also referred Regions.
from a conversation between the inter- as al-Ka?bah al-Musharrafah, which is e) Ills Sir Ed called for the pres-
ested parties from Vimy Legion and a building at the center of Islam's most entation of the lobster draw fundraiser,
Philae Shriners over 3 years ago. important mosque. It is important to which was arranged and conducted by
Ills Sir John Cameron moved, sec- keep this foremost in mind to ensure the the Philae Legion of Honour. Tickets
onded by Noble Ken Wheelans to form matter receives the respect it is due. were sold on 50lb of lobster and Sir Ed
a committee of competent Nobles to Also, the correct salutations to be used pulled the lucky tickets.
investigate the matter further on several in greeting each other is Es Selamu
levels. After discussion and input from Aleikum "Peace be unto you”. Replied Roll call
the Nobles including Ills Sir Phillip to by Walaikum Salam”And unto you Arm of Gold Shrine Club - 0
Beeler, Ills Sir Ed assured the members peace". Ills Sir Ed, along with the mem- Cape Breton Shrine Club - 0
that all efforts will be made to ensure bership was very appreciative to have Causeway Shrine Club - 0
the matter will be given the upmost had this important input. Central Shrine Club - 5
review, with first consideration given to b) Noble Recorder reported on the Cumberland Shrine Club - 5
whether or not there is an interest with- work being done by Noble Bob Wells Dartmouth Shrine Club - 18
in the Nobility in selling the building, and himself, in regards to the various East Valley Shrine Club - 4
placing the membership opinion high in items left in the basement of the Halifax Shrine Club - 15
any submission for consideration or Temple. Not the least of which is some Island Shrine Club - 0
conclusion. Ill Sir Ed called for a vote instruments of the former Shrine Band, Pictou County Shrine Club - 1
on the motion as set forth, and the wheel chairs and other equipment. A Red Oak Shrine Club - 4
motion was carried. Noble Phil list of the items will be prepared and South Shore Shrine Club - 2
Langford, President of the South Shore sent to membership for their opportuni- Sou’West Shrine Club - 10
Shrine Club addressed the assembly ty to purchase the items. Further sug- West Valley Shrine Club - 5
through the Potentate to suggest that the gestions were made to provide a wheel
committee on this matter should be chair to any Masonic Lodge who will (Continued on Page 11)
comprised of Nobles from across the use one, and to provide the musical
10 Philae Shriners News Spring 2019Philae Shriners
Minutes from December Stated Meeting
(continued from Page 10) and accepted as moved and seconded, Mike Schmid
and will be included in the AGM report,
Past Potentates Attending as well as in next issue of the Fez Philae Executive Committee nomi-
Ills Sirs … Philip Beeler 1992, Burt Magazine. nated and accepted will be comprised of
Thompson 2005, John Philips 2006, Ills Sir Ed called upon Noble Gary • Noble Robert (Bob) Wells
Jim Mitchell 2007, Sam Nahas 2009, Candow in his position as Chairman of • Ills Sir William (Bill) Scrymgeour
Shane Buchan 2010/11, William (Bill) the Samsar Jewel program, to speak on • Noble Everald Armstrong
Scrymgeour 2012, John Cameron the function and importance of the It was moved and seconded that the
2014, Harold Farrow 2016, Mike Samsar Jewel. Noble Gary explained 3 top line officers the Potentate, Chief
Schmid 2017 that the Jewel is awarded to Nobles for Rabban and Assistant Rabban will
Ills Sir Vern Toole stood to be recog- their commitment, dedication and par- attend the 2019 Imperial Session to rep-
nized along with the our Past Potentates ticipation in Shrine events of all types. resent Philae Temple and vote on mat-
and addressed the members to say that Accumulating points for participation ters concerning the operations of
he was our Potentate in 1972, but had are awarded towards receiving this Temples worldwide.
joined the Shrine on December the 7th, Honour. It was with pride that on
1957, 62 years ago. He laid out a chal- behalf of the Nobles within the Philae Yours In The Faith
lenge to the freshly minted Nobles of Temple, Noble Gary Candow at this David Penney
the day to follow in his footsteps which time, presented a Samsar Jewel to Noble David Penney
brought about a standing ovation. Noble Donald Philip MacKinnon. Recorder
Ills Sir Ed told the members gath- Philae Shriners
ered (especially the new member) that Moved into the elections Nova Scotia & Prince Edward
the Past Potentates are a wealth of of Officers for 2019 Island
information and inspiration to us all. He Scrutinisers appointed for the elec- 902 454 7811
encouraged us all to consult with any tion were Ills Sir Bert Thompson and www.philaeshriners.org
one of them for guidance. Noble Gerald Settle. Instruction regard-
ing the decorum and process for the The place to go …
Presentations election were given, and calls for nomi-
• Dartmouth District Shrine Club nations were made. 55 Members in to know what’s going on
$5000 attendance to vote. https://www.philaeshriners.org/
• Red Oak Shrine Club $13.000 Results This is your new website. Stay
Hospital Fund, $1000 for the Travel • Potentate - Acclaimed informed and up to date with all of
the latest news.
Fund, $1000 Children’s Burn Unit Kenneth Wheelans
To enter information about your
• South Shore Shrine Club $3.500 • Chief Rabban - Acclaimed Club events, please send your sub-
for the Hospital Fund, $1500 for the Shane Buchan missions to recorder.shriners@east-
general fund • Assistant Rabban - Acclaimed link.ca
• Central Shrine Club $1000 Helgi Stefansson
• Conrad Bros. Jolly Trolley • High Priest and Profit - Yours In The Faith
$600.00 Acclaimed Gino Thibeault David Penney
Ills Sir Ed called upon the Chief • Oriental Guide - OPEN (TBA at Noble David Penney
Rabban to make a brief presentation on 2019 AGM)
Recorder
his budget for the upcoming year. • Recorder - Acclaimed
Copies of the budget were available for David Penney Philae Shriners
perusal by the members gathered, and • Treasurer - 2 Candidates Nova Scotia & Prince
the full discussion, scrutiny and accept- Election was conducted Edward Island
ance of the budget will be sought during • Ills Sir Mike Schmid 902 454 7811
the AGM in January 2019. • Noble John MacDonald.
www.philaeshriners.org
Committee Reports were presented • Treasurer Elect -
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12 Philae Shriners News Spring 2019Shriners Hospitals for Children
Board of Governor’s Report
January was my first official meeting fact telling the families if they don’t, we b) Respond within two weeks with a
as a member of the Board Of Governors may not fund the travel. We all know date for the patient’s appointment
although I attended 3 last fall on my that wouldn’t happen, but it is an effort c) Appointment is to be inside 2
own as an observer. to get local Shriners and the patients months unless there are special circum-
It is very very interesting, and I feel together as it used to be. stances.
a real connection to this hospital, I was 3) The program for the hospital 8) During a related discussion the
born in Montreal, I've attended the sem- seminar is coming together and all question was raised, do we get dona-
inar twice, the sod turning, cornerstone Nobles are encouraged to attend. I high- tions from Patient Families? Do we
laying, and dedication events as the hos- ly recommend it. know? I didn’t have an answer.
pital was being constructed. Not many 4) Financially the hospital is on 9) And finally, its not all clinical
Shriners anywhere would have had such track for 2018/2019 with a very small or financial. At the last research sub-
an opportunity and I consider myself variance from budget, this on a 32-mil- committee meeting I attended it was
very fortunate to have had that opportu- lion-dollar budget! brought up that something had to be
nity. 5) All of the patient stats are great done with the relative humidity. It is so
Already I've learned a lot and will and in fact we are leaders in our hospi- dry the mice were not being amorous
share with you some of those things. tal system enough, birth rates were down and
1) The hospital is developing sys- 6) In all areas of performance. something had to be done!
tems where by the Temples will receive 7) A protocol has recently been That's all I have for now but if you
better information on their patients and implemented for appointments. have any questions please email me.
their progress Hospital staff have committed to;
2) The administration is encour- a) email acknowledgement 2 busi- Yours in the faith,
aging families to contact the local ness days after an application is Illustrious Sir Mike Schmid
Temples for travel agreements and in received Past potentate (2017)
Lost in the Desert
Addresses Unknown
Listed below are the names and addresses of those Nobles “Lost in the Desert”, which is to say we do not have a current address.
Should you know the whereabouts of any of these Nobles, please contact the Recorder’s office.
Howard Boone Michel Klayme
1797 Cartier Ct. 69 Lexington Ave.
Kingston, N.S. B0P 1R0 Dartmouth, N.S. B2X 3T5
Francis Dexter Edward Prentice
4791 Medway River Rd. 1861 Stewartcroft Cres.
Greenfield, N.S. B0T 1E0 Peterborough, Ont. K9K 1G7
Munakupya Hantuba
21-49A Old Ferry Rd.
Dartmouth, N.S. B2X 3T5
Spring 2019 Philae Shriners News 13Philae Shriners
Your Invitation to Canadian Hospital Seminar
May 12-13, 2019 work. There will be sessions be targeted convention in Montreal. Indoor parking
Learn about our expert care and the to them and they will have an opportu- is available at $15 and larger vehicles
services we offer: nity to share best practices. We hope have access to the outdoor parking lot.
Meet some of our new physicians that you will consider this as they play Rooms, ground transport and meals,
and specialists; a pivotal role in the relationship other than those included in the
Find out about the exciting research; between the hospital, the temple and the Seminar are at the participant’s
Discover how it can impact the lives families we treat. expense.
of children and families; Pediatric Specialty Care Additional optional activities –
Fill your heart with hope and love; Orthopaedics Tuesday, May 14th:
Meet patients and families. David Merrett Shriners can choose to attend Board
It is with great pleasure that I invite Chairman of the Board of Governors Committee meetings in the morning
you to attend the 2019 Annual Hospital 1003, Decarie Boulevard and the Board of Governors meeting in
Seminar. At the request of past partici- Montréal, Québec H4A 0A4 the afternoon at Shriners Hospitals for
pants, we are trying a new formula this Direct: 514-282-6990 children – Canada. Please note that a
year, starting the Seminar on a week- Toll free: 800-361-7256 ext. 6990 time for cheque presentations is sched-
end, immediately after the close of the Fax: 514-842-7553 uled on May 13th, during the Seminar.
Karnak Potentate’s Ball. The Seminar shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/Canada Spouses can choose to go on a spe-
will take place on Sunday, May 12, and cial tour of Montreal on May 14th from
Monday, May 13, 2019 and will be fol- The Seminar 9 am to noon, at a cost of $50 per per-
lowed by the Board of Governors meet- The official Seminar kick-off will son while their spouse attends the
ing on Tueday, May 14, 2019. You will take place at Shriners Hospitals for Board of Governors meeting.
find enclosed the registration forms or Children — Canada on Sunday, May Participants must register ahead on the
you can register online by going to 12th, 2018 at 1:30 pm and will con- registration form. Payment will be
Eventbrite.ca and entering Canada clude on the 13th at 3:00 pm in order to made ahead of time by credit card. We
Shriners Hospital Seminar 2019. All give participants the opportunity to will contact all those registered. A min-
registrations must be completed by leave prior to traffic or to catch flights. imum of 8 participants will be required
March 25, 2019. We enclose the preliminary schedule. for the tour to take place.
This Seminar is an annual event Hotel Booking Information – you Please register for the Seminar by
designed to offer you and your temple’s must book your hotel by March 25th. March 25th 20th, 2019 by filling out the
designated members a better under- For the duration of the Seminar, from registration form on paper or online at
standing of the incredible work being May 12th to 14th, inclusively, a block Eventbrite.ca (search Canada Shriners
done at Shriners Hospitals for Children of rooms has been set aside at the Hospital Seminar 2019). You may also
—Canada. You will have the chance to Nouvel Hotel & Spa located at 1740 fax in your registration at 514-842-7553
spend time one-on-one with our scien- Blvd Rene Levesque West, Montreal, or scan and email it to
tists and dedicated staff and have a priv- H3H 1R3, Canada. To book a room, erondeau@shrinenet.org.
iledged look behind the scenes. This is please contact Laila Elmtouni, Manager Should you have any questions or
a unique opportunity to get to know of group sales at (514) 931-0961 ext. concerns, please call our Director of
your Hospital and bring back knowl- 2683 or by email at lelmtouni@lenou- Business Development and Shrine
edge to your temple and clubs. velhotel.com and mention that you are Liaison Emmanuelle Rondeau at 514-
It is important to note that we wish to with the “Shriners Hospital” group. You 282-6990.
extend our invitation to your Hospital will be given the special rate of $154 / Yours in the Faith,
Chairman, Patient Transportation night (plus applicable taxes) for a studio David Merrett
Coordinator and PR Chairman as they based on single or double occupancy Chairman of the Board of
will play increasingly significant roles wifi included. Please book your room Governors Enclosures
with the changes in our healthcare net- before March 25th as there is a large
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Philae Shriners
Installation Banquet
In Memoriam
Deaths Since Last SHRINERS NEWS
“ES SELAMU ALEIKUM”
We do not lose the ones we love
They only go before
Where there is everlasting life
Where sorrow is no more …
And there the soul will always live
And peace is everywhere .
We do not lose the ones we love
God takes them in His care .
~~ ~~ ~~
Ernest L. Bradley
Frederick W. Creelman
James B. MacIntosh
M.C. Pickings
Gerald L. West
16 Philae Shriners News Spring 2019Philae Shriners
Booster Page
In Memory of Ill. Sir John Dunbar from Lady Alma Dunbar
In Memory of Noble George Crouch from Lady Mary Crouch
In Memory of Noble Gilbert Moir from Lady Shirley Moir
In Memory of Noble Richard Boyce from Ill. Sir Bert Thompson and
Lady Pauline
In Memory of Lady Phyllis Rideout from Noble Roy Rideout
In Memory of Ill. Sir Donnie Matheson from Ill. Sir Bruce MacLaren
and Lady Betty
In Memory of Noble Harlan Billard from Lady Penny Billard
In Memory of Ill. Sir Theodore (Ted) Fowler from Lady Mary Fowler
In Memory of Ill. Sir Donnie Matheson from Ill. Sir John Clark
& Lady Sheila
In Memory of Noble Roy Rideout from Noble Raymond Goldman
In Memory of Noble David Hall from Hiram Lodge No. 12
Spring 2019 Philae Shriners News 17Philae Shriners
Annual General Meeting January 2019
Prince Edward Island this weekend, and I wish the incoming REVENUES
and Nova Scotia Divan, Executive, Committee Members For 2018, our major shortfall was on
and indeed, all the members of Philae the Revenue component side. To date,
2018 In Review Temple a wonderful and prosperous we have realized revenues of $ 257,867
2019. . on a Budget of $ 347,750 (approximate-
Illustrious Sir Ed Corbett ly 71%). While Revenues are less con-
Potentate 2018 trollable than Expenditures, the Temple
Edward Corbett must be prudent not to reach beyond its
This is my last report as a member of capabilities to generate sources of
Philae Shriners Divan . Over the past income.
several years, I’ve had the good fortune Doug Morton Past Potentate The Fezeroo Campaign is the single
to meet a lot of Nobles and Ladies and Treasurer Report largest fundraiser for Philae.
now, it has been an honour and a privi- Unfortunately, revenues from this have
lege to serve as your Potentate through- January 12, 2019 been on the decline over the past few
out 2018. It gives me great pleasure to be able years. Perhaps this is a function of an
When I joined the Line 7 years ago, to present this Annual Report for the aging membership who might not be as
I made it my mandate to do the best job Year Ended December 31, 2018 as able to work as hard as in the past, but it
I could in the service of the Philae Treasurer for Philae Shriners. could also be a signal of increased com-
Temple, our members and the Children This report is based upon the petition in the fundraising market.
in our care. I truly hope I achieved that December 31, 2018 data, as available at There are only so many donation dollars
goal. January 3, 2019. It is subject to adjust- to go around, and it is important that
Shriners International is the world’s ment and amendment if additional that we try to get our share. However,
greatest philanthropy, and that is only information becomes available subse- there was a slight rebound in 2018 as a
made possible by the worlds greatest quent to that date. The information pro- result of some changes in the ticket
Nobles and ladies. Our Shrine center is vided should also be read in conjunc- process, and, with another push in 2019,
healthy but like any major organization, tion with the report on Fund Balances as the Potentate Elect is optimistic that we
there are areas we need to continue to provided by the Chair of the Finance will see a big improvement in the
improve o such as membership , com- Committee. Fezeroo for the upcoming year.
munications and fundraising to mane As of the reporting date, the current The Fundraising Calendars are
just a few. We will need to develop new operations of the Temple show a Deficit showing some stability in sales, but they
strategies for the future to remain a of $ 21,120 as compared to Budget. could always be better. Clubs and Units
vibrant organization. Although on the face of it this would are to be reminded that they share in the
As I leave my post as Potentate, I am indicate a poor operating result, some of benefits of marketing Calendars and
confident the incoming Potentate and the individual components must be Fezeroo tickets through commissions.
Divan are up to the challenges of stew- examined to gather a better overview of The Holiday Magic Show and the
ardship concerning all aspects of keep- the operations and to highlight any Comedy Show (both produced by the
ing our temple prosperous and safe . areas of concern. The numbers do not MMBO organization) have proven to be
I would like to thank all of the yet reflect receipts for any Interest and initiatives that have worked for us, even
Nobles who stood up to fill an office or Dividend Income. Although always an for relatively little effort on our part. It
position along with me, and who unknown quantity at this point of the has taken some time to cultivate these
helped me make 2018 another success- year, when these are realized during the relationships, and we must be careful
ful year . Of special consideration, I financial review process, the Deficit as that we continue to work with the
would like to thank Noble Ken Conrod reported may turn into a Surplus. At this organizers of these events in a genial
for being my Chief Aid this year with- point last year, the Deficit was $ 23,137. and co-operative manner. Additional
out whom, I may have had less hair than After the adjustments, it turned into a opportunities may be available for the
I do now ! Surplus of $ 15,982. future.
I look forward to seeing everyone (continued on Page 19)
18 Philae Shriners News Spring 2019Philae Shriners
Annual General Meeting January 2019
(continued from Page 18) the best use of Funds is being main- As you all know the world financial
An important part of the Revenue tained. markets are going crazy, but with good
side of the equation is the current mag- Even so, preliminary numbers for asset mixes the Philae Temple is in
nitude of the donations from the indi- 2018 would seem to indicate that there good financial condition for the upcom-
vidual Clubs. The 2018 total of $ will be a Deficit in the Travel Fund ing years. Although the stock market
36,075, while not quite as large as last Balance. However, this will be more prices have been very volatile it has
year, is still very significant. The opera- than offset by the effect of cumulative very little impact for the long term plan-
tion of Philae would be next to impossi- Surpluses over the past few years. ning of our investments.
ble without the support of the various Using the same criteria as above, the Many may remember the presenta-
Clubs and Units. I encourage everyone 2012 Travel Fund Balance was $ tion by our fellow Noble Sid Chedrawe
to keep up the good work in this regard, 507,657 and the 2017 Balance came in about the land on Larry Uteck , its
and to continue to support your Temple. at $ 855,654, an increase of $ 347,997 value continues to increase and the
over the six year period. money we are investing into it only
EXPENDITURES makes it even more valuable. This has
We have been fortunate in the past 2019 BUDGET been one of the smartest long term
few years of being able to live within At the December Stated Meeting, the moves of the Temple and we should all
our budgeted Expenditures. As predict- Nobility received its first exposure to extend thanks to the Nobles that helped
ed, we are very close in our estimates of the 2019 Draft Budget. At the time that us in the early days to make this possi-
most operational and administrative document was printed, it did not ble. This is one part of our long term
expenditures, and are down from the include the updated 2017 Actual num- planning.
2017 Actual total. An examination of bers as reported upon by Grant Our Nova Scotia travel fund contin-
the Operating Results shows that, for Thornton. For your information, that ues to be well funded with the help and
each Expenditure category, the Actual column has been updated to reflect generosity of the George Short Estate
Expenditure is less than the Budget those Actual amounts and the 2018 allowing us to help more with less.
Estimate. I think that this reflects in a Actual column shows the data as at I would like to thank Illustrious Sir
positive manner on the attitude of trying January 3, 2019. The Chief Rabban has Doug Morton for his hard work as the
to maintain expenditures within the spent considerable effort to draft a Treasure and welcome Illustrious Sir
established parameters. Budget for 2019. I would encourage Mike Schmid to the job as Treasurer.
In summary – at this point all we can your support for this document. As for the future, well we still very
say for certain is that we are very close I wish to take this opportunity to much need to see our numbers grow
to a breakeven position for the year and thank the Nobility for their support dur- and thecontinued hard work of all of the
may very well end up with a Surplus. It ing the past year, and indeed, over the clubs,. Let me assure all the Nobles
might be useful to look back over the past few years while I have been your that we are financially strong and I
past few years to see how we have pro- Treasurer. Finally, I wish to thank our thank each and every Noble for all of
gressed. In 2012, the value of our Recorder, Noble David Penney and our their hard workand dedication to the
General Fund was $ 365,290. At the end Administrative Staff for all their assis- Fez .
of 2017, it was $ 481,897. In a six year tance during the past year. Happy New Year to all !
span, our Accumulated Surpluses have Congratulations as well to Illustrious
grown by $ 116,607. Sir Michael Schmid on being elected Noble Ken Wheelans
Treasurer for 2019. I wish him well in 2018 Chief Rabban Report
CHILDREN’S TRAVEL FUND his endeavours.
Over the past couple of years, there It’s hard to believe that another year
has been some concern expressed over Noble Michael Gibson has passed, it seems like it was only
the viability of the Children’s Travel Shiners 2018 Annual Finance Report yesterday that we were doing all of this
Fund. The Divan is fully aware of these Nobles it is with great pleasure that I one year ago.The executive Committee
concerns and is actively looking at ways can assure all the nobles that we are in has met each month throughout the year
to streamline the process and identify a solid financial footing for the upcom- to take care of the operation of Philae.
potential problem areas to ensure that ing year. (continued on Page 20)
Spring 2019 Philae Shriners News 19Philae Shriners
Annual General Meeting January 2019
(continued from Page 19) protocol and the vision of the future for I believe we are plus 1 at 753 Nobles!
It has been a very active year with our organization ranked high. We all We had a very good year for this
parades, the North East Shrine visit in know that Shriners is a wonderful year thanks to a whole bunch of people.
Vermont and all the visit’s that your organization. But spending time with First, Illustrious Sir Ed and the
Potentate was part of. A highlight of the such a large number of people, from Executive for truly making membership
year was the Imperial session in such a wide-ranging diversity, all shar- a priority this year. The first item on the
Daytona Beach where our submission ing the same goal to help kids really Agenda at each executive meeting was
to allow Past Potentates to hold that warmed our hearts. Going to one of membership. Everyone got involved.
office more than the 2 times, as it was these events makes you realise and Second, all of the Membership
originally in the by-laws passed. appreciate the scope the depth of our Committee members including Co chair,
Ill Sir Ed was very fortunate to find organisation. Illustrious sir Shane Buchan,
the original Potentates Jewel from 1912 I had the great honour and privilege Reinstatement Chair Illustrious Sir Bert
at the Shriners village which is part of of being able to visit some of our Philae Thompson, Retention Chair, Noble Sid
the Imperial Session. clubs over this past year. It's always Chedrawe and Recruitment Chair Gerald
We need to continue our efforts to wonderful to meet and speak to our fol- Settle They all worked very hard and they
increase our membership to keep this low Nobles and is definitely something made this happen. Last but certainly not
fine organization alive and well. We I want to do more of over the coming least, you the Nobles, the most important
saw several Shrine Children travel to year while I serve the Temple as the piece of this equation for bringing for-
the IWK and the Shriners Hospital for Hight Priest and Profit. ward the names of candidates.
Children in Montreal over the past year Along with my other accomplish- Deserving special mention, Noble
all of who, were cared for because of ments this year, I also became the Ron Clowes for bringing in 10 new,
what our Nobles do. Philae Webmaster. We now have a com- young members. Noble Ron was fea-
I would like to take this opportunity pletely new website that is more user tured as Shriner of the month in the
to say thank you to all of the Nobles of friendly an interactive. I encourage all National Shriners magazine in January,
Philae for your dedication and support of you to visit our website phi- a first for Philae Temple. And at
for this organization and the Kids. It is laeshriners.org The site is up to date Imperial this year Illustrious Sir Ed
very much appreciated and without with all relevant information. The site received an award for meeting our
your commitment we would be much will be kept under development and up membership goals.
less than we are today. to date, so you can access information The winner of the membership tro-
I look forward to a very successful on organisations and upcoming events. phy this year is The Southwest Shrine
2019. There is also a member only section Club. Congratulations to the Nobles of
Yours In The Faith under the Nobility tab, that gives you the Yarmouth area for winning the tro-
access to our bylaws and other internal phy 3 of the 4 years it has been award-
Noble Gino Thibeault documents, alson with the ability to pay ed. There were 7 clubs who brought in
Oriental Guide 2018 your dues online and many other things. new members including South West,
Illustrious Sir, Illustrious Sirs Thank you for the honour of letting Central, Red Oak, Dartmouth, Eastern
Nobles, me serve as Oriental guide for 2018, Valley, Western valley, South Shore and
2018 is being very exciting new year and I look forward to working in the Pictou. Congratulations to all the mem-
for myself in lady Chantal to say the service of the Shriners across Nova bers of the Shrine Clubs for their
least. We had the great honour of rep- Scotia and Prince Edward Island as efforts.
resenting Philae Shriners at the 2018 High Priest and Profit in 2019. I would also recognize Noble Gary
Oriental guide session in Tampa Florid, Candow for his efforts at resurrecting
which gave us a great opportunity to Illustrious Sir Mike Schmid PP the Samsar Jewel program. This is an
meet and interact with our peers from 2017 Membership report 2018 important tool to help not only mem-
all over the world. At the time of writing of this report I bership, but encourages Nobles to get
Among the very enlightening ses- am unable to access the final member- involved with the Temple.
sion I attended, subjects like leadership ship numbers but if my math is correct (continued on Page 21)
20 Philae Shriners News Spring 2019Philae Shriners
Annual General Meeting January 2019
(continued from Page 20) of the inner workings and needs year for 2017. Noble Eroll Monkley
Before I sign off, I want to thank the required by the Temple as well as our presented a cheque in the amount of $
Ceremonial Divan. They do an excel- 14 Clubs, I have great expectations for 28,072.50 representing a donation to
lent job which seems to get better and the year ahead. We have exciting inno- Shriners’ Hospitals Canada on behalf of
better each time and they have always vations for modernizations on the way the Estate of the late Claire Sirois
said “yes" when we had candidates to that will move us towards a higher level Monkley.
initiate. of inclusion by all clubs, regarding the March our club participated in a
So that’s it for Membership for 2018 operation of your Temple. The incom- QMJHL Hockey game between the
but let’s not rest, lets have a positive ing Potentate Kenneth Wheelans has Charlottetown Islanders and the Acadie
number in 2019 and join the ranks of plans to enable me with more personal Bathurst Titans with the singing of the
Temples who are growing year after contact with each Club, in order to National Anthem, a puck toss and sell-
year! increase the connection between us all. ing of Fezeroo Tickets. The game was a
There are too many wonderful sell-out, with the home team coming
events and functions being undertaken back to win in overtime. There was a
Noble David Penney by the Temple and Clubs across Prince great turnout from the club and every-
From the Recorders Office Edward Island and Nova Scotia to men- one had a great time.
Nobles All tion here. However, our plan is to In July, our club had an excellent
In my first year as your Recorder, I increase the flow of information as turnout at two parades, the North
have been provided with a true insight much as possible, so we can all partake Rustico Canada Day Parade and
into the workings of our Temple, as in the ongoing support of our Children Montague River Days Parade. After the
well as the Shrine organization from a and indeed, the Temple. North Rustico Parade, Nobles had a
global perspective. The time, work and I look forward to visiting each Club potluck gathering at Noble Grant
intellectual commitment needed to fill personally over the coming year. Until Rackham’s. In August our club wel-
the position of Recorder is significant. then, please let your Recorders office comed the Potentate at the Gold Cup
However, having witnessed the actions know if there is anything you need. and Sauser Parade, the weather for the
of the other members of your leadership Yours In The Faith parade was excellent, with Nobles
team, I can say that we all work attending from all across Atlantic
extremely hard. Canada. A Maritime Gathering was
Starting with the work your Divan The Island Shrine Club held the night before the parade in the
has completed from the utter dedication Prince Edward Island Carl Peterson Hall with a reception. A
of your Potentate Ills Sit Ed to the “The Island Shrine Club had a great gathering was also held after the parade.
Temple, to the parades, fundraising 2018, with lots of activities involving Many thanks to Noble Nelson Hurry
events, fellowship, joint meetings, membership and donations to worthy and all the Nobles for organizing both
camaraderie and the list goes on. Under causes, and discussions on how to con- events.
the leadership of Ills Sir Ed, your build- tinue our mandate of fun, fellowship In December, our club ended the
ing, hospital, finance and membership and the Masonic principles of brotherly year participating in both the
committees to name a few, have been love, truth and relief. In this, we had Charlottetown and Souris Christmas
hard at work ensuring your Temple con- many discussions at our meetings on Parades and holding our election of
tinues to grow and prosper, making it how to continue our philanthropic man- officers for the 2019 year.
possible for Philae Shriners everywhere date. 2019 is looking bright as we look
meet our mandate of ‘Love to the During the February meeting, our forward to continued fun, fellowship
Rescue’. And thanks to our wonderful club hosted the Potentate and Philae and continuing our philanthropic man-
office staff members at the Recorders Divan. Noble Michael Learie was pre- date.”
office, Carol, Denise and Chris, the sented with a pen and clock set in com-
myriad of operational demands are well memoration of his term as President in Best regards,
in hand. 2017 and Noble Kevin Llewellyn has Sean Wheeler
With a year under my belt as presented a plaque and trophy for being Secretary ISC
Recorder, and a clearer understanding named Island Shrine Club Noble of the
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