vol. 36 · no. 4 november 2019 events & meetings · dec 24 - jan 1 office closed for holidays...

EVENTS & MEETINGS

Al Shamal Shriners ¥ Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Vol. 36 · No. 4 November 2019

SUNDAY, NOV 17 Shrine Christmas Decorating

MONDAY, NOV 18 Unit Head Meeting Biffs Lounge 7pm

THURSDAY, NOV 21 Divan Meeting

MONDAY, DEC 02 Dinner Meeting Zem Zem 5:30pm Dinner 6pm Stated Meeting 7pm 2020 Officer Elections

SUNDAY, DEC 15 Breakfast with Santa

DEC 24 - JAN 1 Office Closed for Holidays any inquiries contact Ill Sir Gary @ 780-477-1882

SUNDAY, JAN 05 Decoration Removal

FRIDAY, JAN 10 Chief Rabban’s Night Biffs Lounge 7pm

SATURDAY, JAN 11 Annual Meeting - Upstairs 9:30am Ladies Coffee Party - Biffs Lounge 10:30am Necrology Service - Upstairs 11:15am Fezzing of Officers - Luncheon noon Potentate’s Ball - Chateau Nova Hotel 5:30pm

THURSDAY, JAN 23 Divan Meeting

FRIDAY, FEB 14 Oil Kings - Shrine Game - Rogers Place

MONDAY, FEB 17 Family Day - Office Closed

THURSDAY, FEB 20 Divan Meeting

SHRINE CLUB PRESIDENTSAl Wa, Noble David RogersBattle River, Noble Gerald BorgelNorthern Lights, Noble Brian PoltorakFort McMurray, Noble Jason Smith

POTENTATE'S AIDES Chief Aide, Noble Bob Disler & Lady GailNoble Dave Allan & Lady TheresaNoble Jim Blake & Lady MartyNoble Greg Chartrand & Lady LaVerneNoble Peter Davis & Lady Anna ScholtzNoble Paul Jaskiw & Lady GailNoble Dwayne Johnson & Lady Nathalie ThibeaultNoble Wes Johnson & Lady BernadetteNoble Ian Skogstad & Lady SandyNoble Dick Southworth & Lady DonnaNoble Kevin Tobias & Lady ShannonNoble Chris Uchman & Lady Lanie

Noble Dave Watkins & Lady Lois

UNIT HEADSArab Patrol, Noble Bob CoatesClowns, Noble Bill HarrisonDirector’s Staff, Noble David WinfieldFlyers, Noble Neville BushGreeters, Noble Dave WatkinsLegion of Honor, Noble Isaac Brower-BerkhovenMotor Corps, Noble Rick SherboOriental Band, Noble Paul JaskiwPatrol Arabs, Ill. Sir Jack WattPonoka Fire Truck, Noble Jim DunhamProvost Corps, Noble Chuck PowellSilver Wings, Noble Jim HutchinsonT.L.C. Unit, Noble Wayne BarrettVintage Cars, Noble Larry MudgeCasino Chairman, Noble Trevor EliottParade Marshal, Noble David PageSick & Visiting, Noble Bob DislerBuilding Committee, Noble Gord HarrisShriners Hospitals for Children - Portland Officer of Board of Governors, Ill Sir Ari HoeksemaMembership Chairman, Noble Bill Allen

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ELECTED DIVAN

Potentate, Ill. Sir Gary Semaniuk

Chief Rabban, Noble Calum Peace

Assistant Rabban, Noble Kevin Peill

High Priest & Prophet, Noble Art Nordholm

Oriental Guide, Vacant

Treasurer, Noble Harold Olyan

Recorder, Noble John Slade

APPOINTED DIVAN

Chief Aide, Noble Bob Disler & Lady Gail

Director General, Ill Sir Jim Templeton & Lady Laurie

Director of Uniform Units, Noble Wayne Barrett & Lady Estelle

Chaplains, Noble Bob Coates & Lady Marion Noble Dick Southworth & Lady Donna

Director Ritualistic Cast, Noble Bob Cameron & Lady Nina

1st Ceremonial Master, Noble Jim Matheson & Lady Ina

2nd Ceremonial Master, Noble Bill Martin

Captain of the Guard, Noble Chuck Powell

Outer Guard, Noble Tom Hannah & Lady Eva Noble Russ Motiuk & Lady Ines

Parade Marshal, Noble David Page & Lady Jill

Master of Ceremonies, Noble Will Leano & Lady Rina Ill Sir Bob Thachuk & Lady Pat

Membership Chairman, Noble Bill Allen

External Auditor, Dorward & Company

Temple Editor (Sahida), Lady Bev Shumilak & Ill Sir Rick

Temple Photographer, Noble Gerry Beyersbergen & Lady Robyn

Hospital Chairman, Noble Darwin Harrison Noble Peter Dunlop & Lady Carmen

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 Chairmen, Noble Calum Peace & Lady Carol Ill Sir Jim Edgar

Golf Tournament Chairman, Noble Tom Hanna & Lady Eva

Building Committee Chairman, Noble Gordon Harris & Lady Shirley Insurance Chairman, Ill Sir Larry Heron & Lady Doreen

Nominating Committee Chairmen, Ill Sir Barry Gogal & Lady Janis Ill Sir Ari Hoeksema & Lady Kathryn

Decorating Committee Chairmen, Lady Fiona Semaniuk Lady Carol Peace Lady Lori Peill Lady Gail Disler

TEMPLE LEGAL COUNSEL

Noble Iain Cameron & Lady Tammy

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Editor, Lady Bev Shumilak & Ill. Sir RickEmail: [email protected] 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.


TABLE OF CONTENTSARTICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE

CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Potentate's Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Recorder’s Ramblings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

A Night with Nestor Pistor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Become a Virtual Mentor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Pull Tabs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Hospital Sick & Visiting Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Silver Wings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Thursday Golf Fun Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Unit Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

The Al Shamal Greeters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Al Shamal Flyers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Various Shrine Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 10

Al Shamal Shrine Annual Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Al Shamal Shrine Annual Meeting Agenda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

TLC Corps Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Membership Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Cash Calendar Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Al Shamal Membership Survey report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 16

Potentate Ball Invitation Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Al Shamal Shrine Centre Festive Season Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Statue in the Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

2020 Imperial Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Al Shamal Shriners Group Night, Ceremonial Puck Drop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover

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POTENTATE'S MESSAGEAs the fall season is upon us, and the winter season approaching we are about to come to the end of the 2019 Al Shamal year. It has been a rewarding year but also there have been a number of challenges. We need to remember why we are Shriners. We are here for our patients and need to all work together for our common goal.

There have been a number of projects that have been completed at the Shrine Center. These include the repairs, coating and drainage of the North wall; the main auditorium washrooms upgrade along with the Statue in the Park has also progressed after a number of years in discussion. Thanks to our Chief Rabban Calum Peace, our Recorder John Slade, our Treasurer Harold Olyan along with Past Potentate Ill. Sir Rick Shumilak in taking the lead on these projects. We also have a new tenant in the kitchen. Our last tenant outgrew the facility and we were lucky to quickly fill the space with a new tenant. Let’s support the new tenant by using them for our catering needs at our events.

On Friday, October 11, 2019 some members of the Divan travelled to Fort McMurray to install their new officers. We also have upcoming the Installation of Officers at the Al-Wa Shrine Club on Saturday, November 9, 2019; the Northern Lights Shrine Club on Friday, November 15, 2019 and the Battle River Shrine Club on Monday, November 25, 2019. I would like to thank all these clubs for their efforts and support this last year.

We are also coming into the season that a lot of our Units will be holding their Christmas parties. To all the Units and their members, please have a safe and Happy Christmas season. I would also like to thank all these Units for their efforts and support this last year along with the Chair of the Unit Heads, Noble Wayne Barrett.

The summer has also been busy with a number of parades that Al Shamal and various Units have participated in. The participation across the board is down this year. In the future, we must ensure that we follow Imperial

Shrine Parade Protocol in these events. There have been a number of instances and assumptions made in what can and cannot occur in these events. If you have any questions or require further clarification, please call and I would be glad to discuss any of your questions and concerns.

In September, we had a joint Ceremonial with Al Ahzar Temple in Calgary, Alberta on Friday, September 13, 2019 and Saturday, September 14, 2019. We welcomed two (2) new members that attended the hot sands along with two (2) new members that we initiated with a cold sands on Monday, October 7, 2019. With our membership numbers in decline, we must all make a concentrated effort to bring in new Members to Al Shamal. Get involved and support our membership chairman, Noble Bill Allen in his efforts to attract new members.

On another note, in running the business of the Temple, a number of individuals have been asked to assume key roles with none indicating that they would be willing to assist. We have elections at the December Stated Business Meeting and as of this writing we still require an Oriental Guide and will also require a High Priest and Prophet for the coming year. Nobles, if you are at all interested in any of these positions or helping in any way, please contact the Search Committee of Ill. Sir Barry Gogal or Ill. Sir Ari Hoeksema.

In closing, I would like to thank the Chief Aide, Noble Bob Disler, all of the Aides who assisted this year, along with everyone who has helped this past year. With your help and involvement this has been a great year. Nobles, get behind and support the 2020 Divan in supporting Al Shamal in the coming year. We have one of the best Temples in the P.N.S.A. If you are not involved, get involved; if you do not currently come to the dinner meetings, come out to the dinner meetings. To continue our success, we need your help. Get involved. Stay involved. Be active. Have some fun. We have the opportunity to be involved with a fraternity that supports the greatest philanthropy in the world. We need to be open to new ideas and to change. Change is good. If we were to continue doing the same things, the same way, how can we expect different results?

Let’s make the Shrine great again.

Ill. Sir Gary Semaniuk. Al - Shamal Potentate 2019.

RECORDER'S RAMBLINGSAs we now approach the end of another

busy year at the Shrine Centre we can look back and reflect on the achievements, they have been exceptional: I will start with the building as it is our second largest

asset behind the membership.

I have said many times before the Band-Aids were falling off this building and this year many peeled off all at once. The roof has finally been fixed with new water collection points and 3 new downspouts have been fitted. The chief Rabban has worked diligently with the contractor on the North wall so that has now been repaired, sealed and painted and the correct drainage system installed: what was done last year was totally inadequate and really a waste of our valuable finances. We had a serious leak within the centre of the building and with the above work completed further problems in that area should be alleviated. The main auditorium washrooms have now been completed: although not by the original contractor as he failed to accomplish the work to the satisfaction of the Divan. A second contractor was hired and the work completed.

Harold Olyan has pushed to have the statue erected. Thank you Harold. Although there is still more to do, again many Nobles who had promised to carry out certain tasks failed to complete any of the tasks “Talk is cheap actually doing/getting the work completed is the Hard Task”

Now to Al Shamal, again top of my list is membership we must realise that the “Good Ole Boys Club” is not working and plan to change our strategy and outlook, this will enable us possibly, to attract younger members from Freemasonry. This takes time and nurturing, we must be seen at Masonic Lodges, and at District meetings, as this is where the Shrine membership comes from. Merely stating that is the Divans job is incorrect as it is everyone’s job to attract new members to our philanthropy. So nobles attend lodges talk to Freemasons about what the Shrine does. When new members are enlisted, encourage them to join and participate in our units, make them feel welcome help them to enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of the Shrine.

Freemasonry teaches that we are to make a daily advancement in Masonic knowledge and to communicate happiness to others, we must endeavour to create a good atmosphere throughout our life and how does one do that; you may ask, well….

George Wilhelm Freidrich Hegal has some pointers for us all according to Hegel himself, the most important thing a human can achieve through philosophy is not

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knowledge, wisdom, power, will, or an unshakeable code of ethics and morals, no… the most valuable thing that one can achieve is… a good mood. “A good mood?” you may ask “how could that possibly be the best thing to achieve in life?”

Hegal continues; that the greatest mentality one can have is that of good humour, and that such a mentality can only be arrived at through a good mood. He explains that good humour is important because it enables a person to understand everything. Through good humour, anything and everything can be digested, empathized with, and related to.

How do we achieve this good mood? That is less simple to answer.

Perhaps this mood can be gained through good company... close friends… spending time with your family… reading a good book… going out into nature. And what do all of those things have in common?

Freedom.

The freedom to spend your time as you wish, assisting with our philanthropy at the Shrine centre, attending your unit functions, attending Blue lodge and generally seeing what requires care: building a stronger Shrine and Masonic lodge and living by the principles of Freemasonry “Then will be achieved the chief point of Freemasonry/Shrine to endeavor to be happy ourselves and communicate that happiness to others”.

Lady Barbara and I wish you and your families a Happy, Healthy, Uplifting and Joyful Christmas Season and a Prosperous and Safe New Year.

Yours in the faith John Slade, Recorder

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A NIGHT WITH NESTOR PISTOR

The Provost Corps hosted a “Night with Nestor Pistor” on October 18th at the Al Shamal Shrine Centre. For those of you who don’t know, Nestor Pistor is an Al Shamal Shriner. A great job was done by the Al Shamal Provost Corps, for organizing a show that can be enjoyed across the generations. There were more than 25 tables of Nobles, ladies, family, friends and general public in the auditorium. It was a sell-out! All those who attended experienced the FUN that Al Shamal can generate. The evening began with a great Ukrainian meal of chicken kiev, holubsti, nalynyky, pyrizhky, sausage and homemade desserts and pies, WOW what a meal catered by Dwayne and Donna’s Eatery.

The opening act for Nestor Pistor was our own Past Potentate, Ari Hoeksema and his buddy Dr Sigmund Fraud. Sigmund is quite the funny guy and his jokes even makes Ari laugh, now that’s good entertainment! Nestor Pistor came on and entertained us for over two hours of jokes, stories and some knowledgeable facts! The one thing I really enjoyed, was listening to him sing. His voice is amazing. Being a Winnipeg boy, Nestor came and performed at different venues there, and my family and in-laws often speak of their visits to his various shows. It sure brought back a lot of fun memories for me.

If you missed this event, you missed a good time!

Ill. Sir Rick Shumilak

Noble Don Ast AKA Nestor Pistor & Ill. Sir Larry Howard

Ill. Sir Ari Hoeksema and Lady Kathryn

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.

In Memoriam

1301...........Bill L’Hirondelle ................................................ 25-Sep-2019

1457...........Bert Braiden .................................................... 25-Sep-2019

1245...........Pat Brown ........................................................... 8-Oct-2019

1296...........Ross Cyr .............................................................1-Nov-2019

113.............Clarence Christensen .......................................16-Nov-2019

BECOME A VIRTUAL MENTORAs 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 find 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.

PULL TABS(sniffle) Darn, the summer outdoor season is over! (sigh). Sitting on the deck, gone. Picnics in the park, gone. Camp fires, gone. Makes one sad enough to

want a a refreshment of some sort. As long as it involves a pull tab, I’m happy.

Pull tab: one little piece of high-grade aluminum that in its own small way helps our beloved Shrine. It helps keep the lights on, so to speak.

To all who take the time to crank them off beverage and other containers and set them aside so that I can haul them to Maple Leaf Metals to be turned into cash, thank you. To folks like you; to Bernie Sherrington, who takes the prize so far this year for herding together the donations from her many friends; to folks like Ill. Sir Rick Shumilak for helping deliver Bernie’s “loot” to my house; to the office staff (Denise and John) for their help in squirrelling away the donations received at our Shrine; to Nobles like Howard Barnsley and Kevin Peill from the Al Wa Shrine Club; and, to all those veterans at Strathcona Legion #150 who support our cause, thank you.

And, to those who think that collecting pull tabs is not such a big deal, remember the answer to the question of how do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time.

Happy collecting!

Fraternally, Noble Mahlon Weir 780-434-6090

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HOSPITAL SICK & VISITING COMMITTEEContact the Shrine Office 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 Bob Coates ............................................ 780-962-3531

The following long term members would appreciate a visit from their Masonic or Shrine Nobles:

Noble Donald Shaw ......................................McKenzie House Room 2128 Kipness Centre for Veterans

Noble Art Jones ................................................................ Resting at Home

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THURSDAY GOLF FUN GROUPThank you to all the golfers for the fun, fellowship and fantastic 2019 golf season! It is hard to believe how quick our golf season came and went. The wet weather we had this year certainly did not help, but despite the weather we were able to get in 16 games.

The windup was held September 19th at Legends with 22 players participating, followed by a steak barbeque and all the fixings. Special thank you to the non-players that joined us for the BBQ afterwards.

This year there was no winning team or prizes awarded except for one $25 gift certificate, which was left over from a previous year. After some careful thought, the two organizers decided that the gift certificate should be presented to the individual who played all the games. We reviewed our records and the winner was Bill Martin. Congratulations, Bill! We look forward to seeing everyone next year for the 2020 season.

If you are interested in joining this fun group of golfers next season, whether it be 9 holes or 18 holes contact: LaVerne Chartrand at 780-405-6303, email [email protected] or Gail Disler at 780-469-7188, email [email protected].

SILVER WINGSFall has been a busy season for the Silver Wings with

two successful events held at the Shrine Centre. On

Saturday, September 21, the Silver Wings hosted the

‘Taste of Scotland’ scotch tasting event. On hand to

serve as the Scotch connoisseur was the Whisky Guy

and CBC Radio columnist Stephen Richmond, who

is also the owner of Vines in Riverbend. The evening

was enjoyed by over 50 whisky fans. The Silver Wings

received significant fan fare for this event, and we may

host another similar event in the future.

The Silver Wings held their 8th Annual Halloween

Spooktacular pasta and chili night on Saturday, October

26. Over 100 people enjoyed the themed event raising

almost $1,000 net proceeds for the unit while enjoying

great food and fun. The Silver Wings would like to

thank all the volunteers who helped make this event a

success.

The Silver Wings wish all Shriners and their families a

very safe and merry Christmas. We thank the Divan for

their continued support. We look forward to 2020, when

our very own Calum Peace will serve as Potentate. We

hope 2020 is filled with success for incoming Calum,

the Divan and all other Shrine clubs and units.

Noble Trevor Eliott

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UNIT MEETINGS

Al Shamal Divan - Monthly as scheduled

Annual Meeting - 2nd Saturday in January

Monthly Dinner Meetings; 1st Monday of the Month; Auditorium 6pm

(except Sept is Tuesday)

Stated Business Meetings Mar, Jun, Sept & Dec; 7pm

Arab Patrol 4th Monday of the Month; Biffs @ 10:30am (except Dec)

Cabiri Tuesday evening in May immediately following Dinner meeting; entire building @ 6pm

Clowns 2nd Monday of the Month; Biffs @ 7pm (except Jul & Aug)

Directors Staff 1st Wednesday of the Month; Biffs @ 7pm (except Feb, Apr, Jul, Aug, & Oct)

Flyers 2nd Thursday of the Month; Biffs @ 7pm (except Jan, Jul, Aug & Dec)

Greeters Last Sunday of the Month; Biffs @ 4pm (except Jul & Aug)

Legion of Honor 3rd Friday quarterly; Biffs @ 10:30am (Jan, May, Sept, Dec)

Motor Corps 3rd Thursday of the Month; Biffs @ 7pm (except Jul & Aug)

Oriental Band every Monday (except 1st Monday); Upstairs @ 7:30 pm (except Jul, Aug & Dec)

Patrol Arabs 3rd Wednesday of the Month; Biffs @ noon (lunch Meeting) (except Jul & Aug)

Jun & Nov are 6pm evening with ladies

Ponoka Fire Truck 4th Wednesday of the Month; Brittania Lodge, Ponoka @ 7pm

Provost Corps 4th Sunday of the Month; @ 11am (except Jan, Jul, Aug & Dec)

Silver Wings last Tuesday of the Month; 7pm

TLC 4th Saturday of the Month; Biffs Lounge @ 10:30am (except Jul & Aug)

Vintage Cars as needed

Unit Head Meeting 3rd Monday of the Feb, Apr, Jun, Sept & Nov; Biffs @ 7pm; ALL Nobles Welcome

Al Wa SC 2nd Wednesday of Month; 6pm Legacy Centre (Apr is Irma Community League)

(except Jul & Aug)

Battle River SC 4th Monday of Month; rotates location (except Jul & Aug)

Fort McMurray SC 4th Tuesday of Month

Northen Lights SC 2nd Tuesday of Month; rotates between Edson & Drayton Valley (except Jan & Feb)

Ladies Auxiliary afternoon group - 1st Wednesday of the Month; Biffs @ 1 pm (except Jul&Aug)

crafters group - 3rd Monday of the Month; Biffs @ 1pm (except Jul&Aug)

both groups - 2nd Wednesday of the Month; Biffs @ 1:30 pm (except Jul&Aug)

Ladies Patrol 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the Month; Auditorium 7pm (except Jul & Aug)

Al Amira Temple Monthly Dinner Meetings; 1st Monday of the Month; Auditorium 6pm

(except Sept is Tuesday)

Session 7pm Upstairs (except Jul & Aug)

Nile Ambassadors 3rd Wednesday of the Month, Biffs 6:30pm (Jun & Nov upstairs)

Nile Dancers every Tuesday; Auditorium @ 6 pm (except Sept)

Nile book club 4th Thursday of the Month; Biffs @ 6:30pm (except Jul & Aug)

Job’s - Bethel 18 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the Month; Upstairs @ 7pm (except Jul & Aug)

Job’s Council mtg 4th Tuesday of the Month; Upstairs @ 7pm (except Jul & Aug)

EGPB each Monday except the 1st Monday (except July & Aug)

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AL SHAMAL FLYERSAs winter approaches, the membership of the Flyers are waiting in anticipation for the next parade season where we will be rolling out our parade units. In the latest construction photograph, one will note how close we are to having these units complete. As mentioned in a previous edition of the Sahida, our fabricator overcame a serious health issue that took him out of commission for about 3 months this year and he is making up for lost time with value added craftsmanship.

On October 5 we held our first ever fund raiser event - Wine Survivor. Although the turn out was less than what we hoped, we had a lot of fun while playing some

very serious games. The winners of the event and their prizes were as follows:

• First Loser (First one kicked out): Greg Chartrand - One (1) bottle of wine

• Third Place - Deana Morton: Four (4) bottles of wine

• Second Place - Melissa Curran: Eight (8) bottles of wine

• First Place - Barb Woodland: Thirteen (13) bottles of wine

Putting on the event required help from a lot of people, namely: Denise and Don Buhay for tending bar, Wilma Bush and Kerri-Ann Boulanger for their tremendous help with everything (as usual!). Extra “entertainment” was provided by 10-year-old Caelyn Morton. We also had a few bottles used for prizes donated from good folks like Callum Peace. We also saw donations from Vinters Cellar Alberta from Sherwood Park. They donated some Al Shamal Shriners branded wine and a bottle of port. Thanks to Rick and Bev Shumilak who were instrumental in procuring this donation.

Finally, thanks to all who participated. We received valuable feedback for improvements and are pleased to say that we look forward to holding the next Wine Survivor event on October 3, 2020. Please mark your calendars and stay tuned for details.

Our unit meets the 2nd Thursday of the month in Biff’s Lounge at the Shrine Centre at around 6:00PM. Any Shriner (or Master Mason) who is interested in what we do is welcome to attend our meeting to find out what we are all about. Let any Flyer member know you that intend to come, and we will be sure to receive you.

Noble Trevor Morton

THE AL SHAMAL GREETERSThe Greeters, Mini Semis are now parked after the 2019 parade season, with miles on them. These little trucks are always a crowd pleaser at the different parades.

This summer saw the trucks take part in the Canada Day parade in Jasper. Their first time in this parade. A great time was had by the members who traveled out there. With just above freezing temperatures, the turn-out on the street was impressive. This parade included Lady Culbertson’s car with the Shrine message on the side, including the inflictions that are being treated and researched at the Shrine Hospitals. This was a great and visible way to get our message out to the public.

We saw four of our units driven in the Edmonton K Day parade. Lots of cheering and horn honking was heard. Global TV spent a few minutes reviewing one of our unit members. Mike Sobel, Global reporter was very intrigued with one of the semis, to the amusement of the crowd.

At the Onoway parade we received a ribbon for first place, for the Mini Semis. In this parade, Noble Dunlop, also drove his, 69 Chev pickup. The Shrine message was displayed on both sides. The truck and signs were attention getters.

As always, our trip to Ranfurly was an enjoyable day of parade and friendship. Thank you, Lady Louise, for opening your home to us.

The Greeters are in the process of obtaining a small trailer to haul one unit, to special events. These units are attention getters and by utilizing them year-round, it will allow the Shrine to be in the forefront, as we continue to look for support of our efforts.

We would like to thank and mention Don Grey, and staff from Titan Towing. They have been hauling the trailers with the units for us for the last three years. His support has been a big help to us.

Plans are underway for another parade year as we put miles on our trucks and smiles on faces of all along the parade routes.

Noble Dave Watkins

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AL SHAMAL SHRINE

ELECTION OF 2020 OFFICERS

Monday, December 2, 2019 ~ 7:15pm ~ Al Shamal Shrine Centre, auditorium

BUSINESS TO TRANSACT: 1. Financials to October 31, 2019 2. NOMINATIONS, ELECTION OF OFFICERS 3. Presentation of 2020 Preliminary Vision – Potentate Elect IMPERIAL COUNCIL OF LAWS ARTICLE 325.11 ELECTION REGULATIONS

(a) Electioneering. A candidate for an elected office in a Shrine temple may print, publish, and circulate during the year he is seeking the elected office, a resume consisting of his educational background, his vocational history, and his Masonic and Shrine record. Except as provided in the prior sentence, the printing, publication, circulating or distribution of resolutions, letters, telegrams, tickets, email, or other devices by a unit, club, Noble, or group of Nobles, suggesting, recommending, opposing or containing the names of proposed candidates for office in the temple is prohibited. (b) Expenditures Prohibited. The expenditure of money for gifts, favours, or entertainment on behalf of a candidate for elected office is prohibited. (c) Violation. For any violation of (a) or (b), the Imperial Potentate may suspend any offending Noble, and he may declare the election of the officer’s void and order a new election. (d) Notice. At least one week prior to the Annual Meeting of any election, the temple Recorder shall mail to each member a notice thereof containing this section.

TO BE ELECTED:

POTENTATE, CHIEF RABBAN, ASSISTANT RABBAN, HIGH PRIEST & PROPHET, ORIENTAL GUIDE, TREASURER, RECORDER

Please note the doors to the meeting room will be Tyled; your 2019 dues card will be required for admission. It is not only a privilege as a Noble of the Mystic Shrine to elect the Officers of your choice to serve our Temple – it is your duty to exercise this privilege and preserve the finest traditions of the Order through our ballots. Be sure to wear your Fez and VOTE!

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AL SHAMAL SHRINE ANNUAL MEETING

Saturday, January 11, 2020 ~ 9:30am ~ Al Shamal Shrine Centre, upstairs

BUSINESS TO TRANSACT: 1. RECEIVING ANNUAL REPORTS 2. PRESENTATION OF 2020 BUDGET Please note the doors to the meeting room will be Tyled; your 2020 dues card will be required for admission. Be sure to wear your Fez! The Annual Necrology Service in memory of our departed nobles will be held at approximately 11:15am with our “Ladies without Shriners” and our Ladies present. All our Ladies are invited to a Ladies Coffee Reception at 10:30am in honour of our “Ladies without Shriners”, the Necrology service at 11:15am, followed by the installation of your 2020 Officers and the luncheon.

AL SHAMAL SHRINERS HOLDING ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING

BUSINESS TO TRANSACT: 1. RECEIVING ANNUAL REPORTS 2. PRESENTATION OF 2020 BUDGET Remember – Every Noble of Al Shamal is a Member of the Holding Association -Please attend this meeting as it is your right and your responsibility.

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AALL SSHHAAMMAALL SSHHRRIINNEERRSS AANNNNUUAALL MMEEEETTIINNGG January 11, 2020

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ORDER OF BUSINESS:

1. Open Al Shamal Temple meeting

2. Minutes of last meeting

3. Reports covering the operation of the Temple for 2019 as presented

4. Financial Statements for period ending December 22ND, 2019 presented by Noble Harold Olyan (unapproved)

5. The 2020 Operating Budget presented on behalf of the Divan by Noble Calum Peace

6. Motions covering Auditors, Solicitor’s, Actions of Divan, Representatives

7. Suspension of Al Shamal Temple meeting

8. Open Holding Association meeting

9. Minutes of last meeting

10. Reports covering the operation of the Holding Association for 2019 as presented

11. Financial Statements for period ending December 22nd, 2019 presented by Noble Harold Olyan (unapproved)

12. The 2020 Holding Association Budget presented on behalf of the Divan by Noble Calum Peace

13. Motions covering Auditors, Solicitor’s, Actions of Divan

14. Close Holding Association meeting

15. Re-open Al Shamal Temple meeting

16. Necrology Service – 11:15 a.m. Noble Bob Coates

17. 12:00 pm – Installation of Officers (all Nobles and Ladies are invited to remain in the room for the installation of Officers)

LUNCH – Lunch will be served in Biff’s lounge at a cost of $20 per person. No tickets available at the door.

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MEMBERSHIP REPORTA membership meeting was held on Friday, October 25th with hopes of setting up sub-committees and vice-chairs in order to proceed effectively into the future. Unfortunately, only 8 people were in attendance. The topics discussed were mentorship, community involvement and awareness and social engagements. Media exposure is another big item. We should be working jointly, with public relations. It is my feeling that P.R. should be included under the umbrella of Membership.

I have discussed the current membership committee dilemma with a couple of members of Al Shamal. Their job situations and/or personal commitments have them out of town often, but they have agreed to help us as much as possible. I will be meeting with more in the very near future.

As we are nearing the end of another year, all clubs and units will be electing new officers for the ensuing year. It is imperative that every club and unit elect/appoint a membership chairman for their club or unit. Every club or unit should strive to holding a minimum of 6 events per year. It all can start with the Unit/Club Membership Chair!

I am personally planning to visit all Al Shamal clubs and units in next year. It all boils down to every club/unit electing or appointing a Membership Chair. After your elections, please inform the Shrine Office of your membership chair along with all his contact information. This will be a great help in opening the door to communication and assisting in coordinating Shrine events.

For all of you who responded to the survey, earlier in the year stating that you would like to see some changes. Here is your chance! But remember, change begins with you. If you don’t step up to the plate and get involved by bringing your ideas forward, nothing is going to change. Let’s come together and put the FUN back into the Shrine.

One final note, your 2020 membership is now due and is payable in several different ways. Please take a moment to check your card and get your membership up to date at your earliest convenience.

Noble Bill Allen Membership Committee Chairman

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the Al Shamal Nobles who were so kind and generous in giving their time to help us with setting up and tearing down at our Craft and Gift Show.

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TLC CORPS REPORT

The TLC Corp members sadly said goodbye to one of our long-time members. Nobel Bill L’Hirondelle passed away on September 25th, 2019, at the age of 89 years. Bill will be ever remembered for his wit, sense of humor, and his beautiful bright smile. Rest in Peace Bill, you will be missed!

This year’s Parade Season has once again come to an end, and the “firetrucks” have been stored for the winter. We are looking forward to next year’s parades and hopefully, better weather will enable us to have more move-outs in 2020.

The TLC Corps will be having our Christmas Party on November 23rd in Biff’s Lounge. Tickets are $30 per person, and we are looking forward to an evening of fun and fellowship. Join us if you can! Reserve your tickets with LaVerne Chartrand as soon as possible as there are a limited number of tickets available.

The TLC Corps would like to extend a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all Shriners, their Ladies and families.

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CASH CALENDAR REMINDERYour sold calendar stubs and monies are to be returned by November 15, 2019 so the computer input can begin. We would appreciate if these could be returned as soon as possible.

If you are unable to sell the remainder of your calendars please bring them back in as well so we can get them redistributed for sale as we would like everything back before the holiday season kicks in.

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AlShamalMembershipSurveyReportNovember4,2019

AtpresenttheAlShamalTemplehasatotalof471members.Ofthe471membersatotalof91membersrespondedtothesurvey.

SurveySummary1.Thegenerationofmembersthatresponded:

• SilentGeneration(bornbefore1945) 40• BabyBoomers(born1946to1964) 36• GenerationX(born1965to1976) 8• GenerationYandZ 7

2.Theresponders’serviceasaShriner

• Morethan50Years 3• 41to50years 9• 31-40years 8• 21–30years 21• 11-20years 25• 6–10years 15• 0-5years 10

3.RatingofcommunicationbetweenthememberandAlShamalAtotalof89membersrespondedforanaverageratingof6.84outof104.WhydidthememberjointheAlShamalShrineAtotalof87membersresponded.• 17membersrespondedthattheyjoinedtohelpkids• 5membersrespondedthattheyjoinedtoassistwillfundraisingforthehospitals• 23membersrespondedthattheyjoinedforfun,comradeshipandparades• 28membersrespondedthattheyjoinedrelativetofollowingtheirMasonicpath• Thebalanceoftherespondentshadvariousreasonsforjoining.5.WhatdoesthememberlikeaboutbeinganAlShamalShriner• Atotalof86membersresponded• 45membersrespondedthattheylikebeinganAlShamalShrinerbecauseofthefun,fellowshipofthe

temple• 15membersrespondedthattheylikebeinganAlShamalShrinerbecauseofthehelpprovidedto

childrenandtheShrineHospitals• ThebalanceoftherespondentshadvariousotherreasonsforbeingamemberoftheAlShamalShrine

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6.WhatdoesthemembernotlikeaboutbeingamemberofAlShamalAtotalof85membersresponded• 30membersrespondedthattheydislikedtheinternalpolitics,bickeringamongstmembers,member

negativeattitudes,allthecriticismbutnosolutionsforimprovementThebalanceofthemembersstatedissueslikethetotalrelianceoncasinofundingtakesawayfromourShrineractivitiestosupportthekidsandthehospitals,themeetings,communication,membersnotjoiningunits,financialmanagement,ageofourmembershipwithoutplannedreplacementmembers,tojustnameafew.7.WhatdoesthememberthinktheDivancandotoimproveintheshortterm?Atotalof78membersresponded• 19membersrespondedthattheythoughttheDivanshouldimproveuponthetransparencyofthe

organizationandimprovecommunicationstothemembershipandcraftlodges OtherideasthatcametotheattentionoftheDivanaremorefunevents,attractingnewmembers,membershipparticipation8.WhatdoesthememberthinktheDivancandotoimproveinthelongterm?Atotalof77membersresponded• PublicAwareness,communicationtomembers(clarity)The2019Divanthanksallthemembersthatprovidedtheirveryvaluablecommentstothisprocess.Restassuredthatthe2019andthe2020Divanwillbereferencingthisinformationinanall-outefforttomoveALShamalintoaverysuccessfulfuture.Ithasbecomeapparentfromtheinformationreceivedthatapossiblestartingpointwillbetocommencere-organizingandre-buildingthecurrentmembershiptooperateasMasonsandShrinerstodeliveronourvisionandpromiseofhelpingchildrenandsupportingtheShrineHospitals.(ThiswouldthenbesignedbytheDivantoshowthatallDivanmemberssupportitandthenallareresponsibleforsuccessandcompletion)

Al Shamal Flyers5%

Al Wa3%

Arab Patrol5%

Battle River5%

Clowns10%

Directors Staff7%

Greeters8%

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14%

Northern Lights Shrine Club5%

Nomads2%

Oriental Band8%

Patrol Arabs8%

Provost Corp3%

Silver Wings10%

TLC Corps3%

Distribution of Units

Al Shamal into a very successful future.

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AL SHAMAL SHRINE CENTRE FESTIVE SEASON HOURS Monday December 23, 2019 10am to 3pm Tuesday December 24, 2019 10am to Noon Wednesday December 25, 2019 Shrine Centre CLOSED Thursday December 26, 2019 Shrine Centre CLOSED Friday December 27, 2019 to Tuesday December 31, 2019 Shrine Centre will be open intermittently during the festive season;

please contact Ill Sir Gary Semaniuk to confirm opening times at 780-477-1882. Wednesday January 1, 2020 Shrine Centre CLOSED Thursday January 2, 2020 Regular hours resume Monday thru Thursday 10am-3pm Friday 10am-2pm Friday lunches will resume Friday January 17th, 2020 11:45am to 1pm The Divan wishes you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas and a safe and prosperous New Year.

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STATUE IN THE PARK

On October 6, 2019, after many years of planning and raising money for the Al Shamal Shrine Centre to have an “Editorial without Words” statue, it was finally lifted into place that sunny afternoon. Last year the decision was made to move forward with this project, a site selected, and the statue ordered. The project was headed up by our treasurer, Noble Harold Olyan.

This spring, the front of the Al Shamal Centre building was cleared out, for the statue and to make a park-like area surrounding the “Editorial without Words”

statue. Excessive rain delayed progress, but in mid September the base was poured by Brett Garden of Garden Concrete services. The statue was lifted into place by Dave Gilbert and the crew of Ultra-Traxx Inc. A BIG THANK-YOU to these 2 contractors, who donated most of their time to Al Shamal because of the work we do for the kids.

Moving forward, plans include landscaping the surrounding area with grass and a patio area with benches. A mural on the wall behind the statue will be the background for a picture perfect setting. The layout also includes trees, shrubs and lighting to highlight the statue.

It was great working with Harold on this vision of beautifying our Shrine Centre so that we can show the public what the Shriners stand for.

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Join Us in Kansas City for the 2020 Imperial SessionThe 146th Imperial Session of Shriners International will take place in Kansas City, Missouri, July 5-9, 2020. All nobles, ladies and their families are invited to join Imperial Sir Jeff Sowder and Lady Cheryl for the fraternity’s biggest event of the year.

Kansas City is such a friendly place that you’ll feel welcome from the moment you arrive. Combining a new urban spirit with traditional Midwestern sensibility, Kansas City offers an array of food, history, art and family-friendly activities. Come enjoy “the Paris of the Plains” with us while celebrating the fun, fellowship and philanthropy that makes Shriners International the greatest fraternity in the world.

America’s HeartlandThe Power & Light District is conveniently located near the Imperial Session convention center and hotels. With more than 50 restaurants, bars, shops and entertainment venues, the Power & Light District offers something for everyone. Explore the area via the Kansas City Single Loop City Tour, a 90-minute narrated event. And no trip to Kansas City is complete without a stop in The Plaza, a unique, 15-block shopping and dining district distinguished by its Spanish-inspired architecture.

Traveling with the kids? They’ll love Worlds of Fun and Oceans of Fun, a combined amusement and water park covering 300 acres. Or try Go Ape Treetop Adventure, a zip line canopy tour that your family won’t forget. For something more warm and fuzzy, check out the Kansas City Zoo, Crown Center’s Sea Life Aquarium or Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead. Don’t miss lunch at Fritz’s restaurant, where a working model train delivers your food right to your

table. Other great family venues are Union Station’s Science City and Planetarium, LegoLand, and Crayola Kansas City.

History lovers won’t want to miss the National World War I Museum and Memorial. Arranged in a narrative style, the exhibit takes visitors on an epic journey through this historical era, allowing them to experience deeply personal stories of courage, honor, patriotism and sacrifice. Students of presidential lore will recognize the Kansas City area as the birthplace of President Harry S. Truman, who was a member of Ararat Shriners for more than 50 years. Visit the Harry S. Truman Library & Museum to learn more about this fascinating citizen, president, and Shriner. Another historical highlight of the city is the Gangster Tour.

To absorb a little culture, check out the Bloch Galleries, which feature paintings by Van Gogh, Picasso, Cezanne and Monet, as well as Chinese and Contemporary art collections. The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art features everything from ancient to contemporary works. Both are free. Or take in a show at the Kansas City Rep, one of the best-kept secrets in the Midwestern theater scene.

Feeling hungry? Kansas City is known all over the world for three things – barbecue, steaks and craft beers. For barbecue, try Arthur Bryant’s, Gates BBQ or Smokehouse BBQ. Top choices for steaks include Majestic Steak House and Pierpont’s at Union Station. Craft beer breweries and small wineries can be found throughout the city.

Kansas City Convention Center The 2020 Imperial Session will be held at the Kansas City Convention

Center. Combining simple elegance and modern amenities, it’s the perfect space for our annual gathering. The Municipal Auditorium features inspiring Art Deco architecture from the inside out. With an arena, exhibition hall, music hall and the Little Theatre all under its roof, it’s a unique and inviting place for our fraternity to gather.

We Hope to See You ThereWe look forward to seeing you at our annual Shriners family reunion in this energetic and welcoming city. We promise it will be one to remember.

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Future Imperial Sessions2021: July 4-8, Houston

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