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Papyrus - Volume 28 Number 4 - September 2007Mail Number 4000 9029

Rameses Illustrious PotentateRobert “Bob” Whitmarsh attends the

Spring Ceremonial in Kingston, Ontario

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RAMESES

DIVAN 2007

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RECORDER

ROBERT R. McGREGOR, P.P.937 Alanbury Crescent,Pickering, Ontario, L1X 2S2Res: 905-839-8503Fax: 905-839-8492

ILLUSTRIOUS POTENTATE

ROBERT S. “BOB” WHITMARSH18906 McCowan RoadRR#1, Mount AlbertOntario, L0G 1M0RES: 905-473-9641FAX: 905-473-5873

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R A M E S E S

Potentate’s Message 3

Lottery Results 4

September Calendar 5

October Calendar 5

November Calendar 5

Shrine web sites 5

Recorder’s Message 6

Springfield Tour 7

Spring Ceremonial 2007 8-9

I am Freemasonry 10

Muskoka Shrine Club 10

Oshawa Shrine Club 10

Help for pie making 10

Brian’s Bulletin 11

Mel’s Musings 11

Hamilton Shrine Club 12

Bryan’s Backboard 13

Treasurer’s Report 13

Ray’s Thoughts 13

Letters to the Editor 14

Ramoca Shrine Club 15

Sheba Shrine Club 19

Oronto Temple #69 19

Welcome new Candidates 20

Directory changes 20

Oakville Shrine Club 21

Waubuno Shrine Club 21

Credit Valley Shrine Club 21

Erie Hospital Report 23

Pipe Band 23

Thanks for support 23

Imperial Session 25

Hillbilly Shrine Club 27

Shrine Parade Regulations 29

In Memoriam 30

Potentate’s Message


Illustrious Sir Robert S. “Bob” Whitmarsh, Potentate

TRAVELFORKIDS

Since my last message Doreen and I have been to many Shrine functions, includingthe Potentates Ball, Special Ladies Lunch, the Spring Ceremonial and the ImperialSession in Anaheim, CA.

Our Potentate’s Ball was a wonderful weekend and we owe a debt of gratitude toChief Rabban, Brian Davenport and his Lady Johanna for making it such a success. The460 people who attended were treated to a superb meal complimented with wonderfuldecorations. Thank you, Brian and Johanna, and please also convey my thanks to yourteam for making it such a very relaxing and enjoyable weekend for my family and friends.Everyone enjoyed every minute of the festivities.

To all the Special Ladies, I cannot thank you enough for attending the luncheon onMay 27th. You Ladies play a big part in our Fraternity and this day is but one way ofrepaying you for all the things you do for the Shrine. Thank you, Noble Don Dyson andLady Gloria for chairing this event again. With the assistance of the Appointed Divan itwas job well done.

Before we could blink an eye, the Spring Ceremonial in Kingston was upon us. Specialguest, Katie Walker, a Shrine patient from California flew in to Toronto June 3rdaccompanied by her parents and brother. This visit has been in the works for months andwith the help of Gene Kerrigan, our Marshall and Floyd Sales, Special Aide, the Walkerswere through customs and ready to board the Newbeaver Train. The Provost thenproceeded to escort the train to our home where a pot luck supper was awaiting theirarrival. Some 60 Newbeaver Shriners and their Ladies were there to greet Katie and herfamily. I can report that they were a little excited, to say the least. I can’t thank theRameses Provost Marshals and the Newbeaver Shrine Club enough for this very specialride for Katie. Monday and Tuesday were busy days as we went to Welland PortColbourne fish fry and the Parliament Buildings the next day. I thank John Mitchell forarranging the day at the Parliament Buildings for the Walkers. On Wednesday June 6thwe were off to Kingston for the long awaited Spring Ceremonial. I feel that after manyyears of planning it was a great success. There were 87 candidates initiated into theShrine. To these new Nobles please join a Club or Unit of your choice and becomeinvolved in our wonderful work. To the Ceremonial Committee, under the direction ofEric Welbanks and Lady Linda, thank you, thank you, for all the hours you and themembers of the Kingston and District Shrine Club put into making this weekend such amemorial event.

Then came the Imperial Session in Anaheim, California which was well attended. Ithank, with a deep gratitude, the Founders Unit for the effort made in bringing not onlytheir Street Car but allowing me to ship a rickshaw with them. Due to unforeseencircumstances beyond our control the chariot was not able to be taken to Anaheim. Therickshaw from my mother Club El Shamaly was my mode of transportation in the paradewith the able assistance of Noble Dale Plant, my puller. My many thanks to Past PotentateBevan Carrique and Noble Clarence Bytheway for drumming and to all the Nobility whomarched.

I wish to thank everyone for their support at all these functions and a special thankyou to Press Corps Director, Michael Parkes for attending all of the above functions totake pictures for all to enjoy on the Website and in the Papyrus.

I hope everyone had a good summer and are ready to get back into the groove againas we TRAVEL FOR KIDS.


2007 SHRINERS LOTTERY RESULTSWINNERS WILL BE PRINTED IN THE TORONTO STAR, SATURDAY EDITION, SECTION 670, PERSONAL COLUMN AND ON OUR WEB SITE:

www.rameses-shriners.ca

Draw 19, May 10, 20070474 B. Bedford Belleville Belleville $ 1001765 D. Faulkner Sturgeon Falls Rorab $ 1000226 D. Mackay Toronto Scooter $ 1003674 W. Blair Brampton Peel $ 1001084 D. Oake Ajax Manito $ 1000290 F. Collins Scarborough Security $ 2501026 R. Dixon Maple Leaside $ 2501105 D. Oake Pickering Manito $ 2500724 M. Kerr Bobcaygeon Kawartha $ 2501984 D. Hosking Oshawa Oshawa $ 5001157 S. Nixon Stayner Manito $1000

Draw 20, May 17, 20071944 G. Moraes Burlington Oakville $ 1003486 I. Nicksy Parry Sound Waubuno $ 1000241 E. Ralph North York Scooter $ 1000374 T. Kirkham Bancroft Algonquin $ 1001759 E. Cook Niagara Falls Niagara $ 1002990 D&K Gatien Lively Sudbury $ 2502079 J. Bateman Orillia Orillia $ 2502479 D. Christie Toronto Scarborough $ 2502600 Sheba Circus Unit Barrie Sheba $ 2501498 H. Mahon Bracebridge Muskoka $ 5002701 G. Richards Mississauga Sheba $1000

Draw 21, May 24, 20070451 K. Leighton Brighton Belleville $ 1001661 E&M Swec Niagara Falls Niagara $ 1001948 R. Mackay Peterborough Kawartha $ 1001610 F. Brady Sharon Newbeaver $ 1001952 R. Garside Burlington Oakville $ 1002754 B. Gibson Burlington Hamilton $ 2503014 B. Juusela Sudbury Sudbury $ 2501791 P. Brouse North Bay Rorab $ 2502175 J&B Rogers Port Perry Oshawa $ 2500282 K. Biologreki St. Catharines Security $ 5003610 H. McFarland Pickton Rameses $1000

Draw 22, May 31, 20070982 R. Scott Whitby Kingsway $ 1001915 R. Botham Oakville Oakville $ 1001683 D. Wetherup Havelock Niagara $ 1003255 M. Irwin Newmarket Timmins $ 1001210 T. Paul Buel Hamilton $ 1002995 R. Parlee Sudbury Sudbury $ 2500419 G. Jones Belleville Belleville $ 2502449 B. Radborne Owen Sound Ramoca $ 2502762 S. Rodgers Niagara Falls Niagara $ 2503327 H. Stephens Campbellford Trent Valley $ 5001383 G. Medley Bracebridge Muskoka $ 100

Draw 23, June 7, 20071482 Pt. Colborne/Welland Pt. Col/Well. $ 1002943 G. Chambers Sudbury Sudbury $ 1002366 L. Bray Wiarton Ramoca $ 1000074 V. Kalina Scarborough Drum Corp $ 1003254 C. Vezina Timmins Timmins $ 1002309 B. Korson Thornhill Hillbilly $ 2500453 J. Fox Innisfil Belleville $ 2501842 C. Tucker Callandar Rorab $ 2503426 K. O’Hearn Toronto Viking $ 2502001 F. Jolly Orillia Orillia $ 5003102 T. French Bolton Tecumseh $1000

Draw 24, June 14, 20073028 R. Galbraith Mindemoya Sudbury $ 1002004 G. Metcalfe Kirkfield Orillia $ 1000341 L. Reid Ajax Oshawa $ 1003385 A. Lang Newmarket Viking $ 1001475 J. Craig-Paul Orillia Muskoka $ 1002770 R. Lewington Hamilton Hamilton $ 2500951 I. Moore Kingston Kingston $ 2502612 M. Miller Minesing Sheba $ 2502095 P. O’Brien Lindsay Oshawa $ 2501928 K. Lewis Mississauga Oakville $ 5001666 M. Bentley Stephensville Niagara $1000

Draw 25, June 21, 20072052 G. Biggs Coldwater Orillia $ 1002007 J. Anderson Brechin Orillia $ 1001572 E. Moore Pefferlaw Newbeaver $ 1003654 J. Bakker Orillia Orillia $ 1001292 M. Zrobin Burks Falls Muskoka $ 1001929 B&N Awan Mississauga Oakville $ 2503125 B. Cook Caledon Tecumseh $ 2501407 D. MacDermott Bracebridge Muskoka $ 2502685 J. Ferguson Innisfil Sheba $ 2501199 D. Livingstone Aurora Rameses $ 5002070 R. Jones Port Sidney Orillia $1000

Draw 26, June 28, 20071055 Hartley/Stewart Agincourt Leaside $ 1000094 E. Ralph Don Mills Firefighters $ 1003307 S. Drummond Campbellford Trent Valley $ 1002669 B. Phillips Barrie Sheba $ 1002819 S. Adams Elora Guelph $ 1002032 G. Bennyh Cambridge Orillia $ 2502495 The Bertrams Barrie Sheba $ 2501581 L. Moorhead Zephyr Newbeaver $ 2500662 B. Hughes Millbrook Kawartha $ 2501530 R. Sieber Bracebridge Muskoka $ 5003442 W. Lawrence Holland Landing Viking $1000

Draw 27, July 5, 20070994 W. Rowden Port Hope Lakeshore $ 1001930 H. Furry Stoney Creek Oakville $ 1000275 P. Panowyk Scarborough Security $ 1003583 B. Greasley Brantford Sudbury $ 1003340 G. Ballard Campbellford Trent Valley $ 1002880 E. Troup Jordan Rameses $ 2503556 D. Campbell Markham Rameses $ 2500369 K. Armstrong Ennismore Algonquin $ 2500657 B. Anderson Peterborough Kawartha $ 2500210 P. Baker Fenelon Falls Sauu Nessu $ 5002567 D. Miller Barrie Sheba $1000

Draw 28, July 12, 20072051 S. Lem Orillia Orillia $ 1000903 S. Vanditti Glenburnie Kingston $ 1001778 D. Letts Corbeil Rorab $ 1000367 S. Creighton Bancroft Algonquin $ 1002516 R. Boynton Innisfil Sheba $ 1001816 H. Otto North Bay Rorab $ 2501625 G. Kitching Sharon Newbeaver $ 2502271 B. Macleod Welland Pt. Colborne $ 2501910 Hall/Roos Burlington Oakville $ 2503179 R. Cox Erin Tecumseh $ 5000965 O. Rumley Toronto Kingsway $1000

Draw 29, July 19, 20070217 A. Sutherland Lindsay Sauu Nessu $ 1001519 Go Cart Unit, Peel Brampton Rameses $ 1001619 E. Gallant Sharon Newbeaver $ 1003368 J. Cober Maple Viking $ 1000651 N. Wedlock Peterborough Kawartha $ 1003611 J. Hofman Elmvale Rameses $ 2502350 C. Stewart Mar Ramoca $ 2501877 W. Nelson Englehart Northland $ 2503395 C. Stones Newmarket Viking $ 2503113 R. French Bolton Tecumseh $ 5001008 G. Plummer Bailieboro Lakeshore $1000

Draw 30, July 26, 20072242 D. McKillop Singhampton Peel $ 1000658 W. Coombes Peterborough Kawartha $ 1002676 R. Greer Anten Mills Sheba $ 1003303 B. Cooke Carrying Place Trent Valley $ 1003080 C. Smart Bolton Tecumseh $ 1000080 R. Rosano Toronto Drum Corps $ 2500382 C. Mullett Bancroft Algonquin $ 2500706 S. Gerolamy Fraserville Kawartha $ 2500668 J. Imrie Barrie Sheba $ 2503683 C. Thiel Niagara Falls Niagara $ 5001664 I. Hanlin Stephensville Niagara $1000

RAMESES SHRINERS MONTHLY EVENT SCHEDULETHE EVENTS STATED IN THIS CALENDAR MAY HAVE BEEN POSTPONED OR CANCELLED. PLEASE CONFIRM WITH THE CLUB/UNIT PRIOR TO ATTENDING

September 2007DATE CLUB EVENT LOCATION TIME

Aug. 31-Sept 14 Rameses Potentate’s Tip Scandinavia/Russia Cruise

September 11 Waubuno Shrine Club Annual Turf & Turf Parry Sound

September 19 Candidate’s Cut-Off Date for Papyrus Listing

September 21 Circus Appreciation Night Headquarters 7:30pm

September 28-30 New York/Ontario Corning, New York

September 29 Hillbillies Hillbilly Degree Kirkfield, ON 1:00pm

October 2007DATE CLUB EVENT LOCATION TIME

October 12 Western/Thanksgiving Dinner Headquarters 6:00pm

October 20 Varsity Football Game U of T 1:00pm

October 28 Halloween Party Headquarters 2:00pm

November 2007DATE CLUB EVENT LOCATION TIME

November 9 Stated Meeting Headquarters 7:30pm

November 9 25 & 50 Year Awards Headquarters 7:30pm

November 10 Rameses Fall Ceremonial Headquarters


Belleville Shrine Club www.bellevilleshrineclub.caKingston District Shrine Club www.kingstonshrineclub.comMississauga Shrine Club www.mississaugashrineclub.netMuskoka Shrine Club www.kirk-white.com/m-p-masons/shrine1.htmOakville Shrine Club http://oakvilleshrineclub.ca/ Oronto #69 - Daughters of the Nile www.donhq.orgOshawa Shrine Club www.oshawashrineclub.com Email: [email protected] Shrine Club www.freewebs.com/peelshrineclub Email: [email protected] Toronto Headquarters www.rameses-shriners.ca Email: [email protected] Shrine Club www.ramocashrineclub.on.caShrine International Headquarters www.shrinershq.orgWaubuno Shrine Club www.kirk-white.com/m-p-masons/waubuno/shrine1_2.htmToronto Imperial Session www.toronto2010.caRameses Press Corps www.pbase.com/rameses

Shrine Club’s web sites and email addresses

Don’t forget Nobles, there are hundreds of fabulous photographs which, due to space constraints, are unableto be printed in your Papyrus. High resolution, digital pictures of all the major events are expertly photographed bythe Shrine Press Corps and their associates. These pictures may be downloaded and printed for you and your friendsto enjoy, what an excellent way to promote the Shrine.To view all the photographs, please visit our web sites at www.pbase.com/rameses AND rameses-shriners.ca


BY BOB MCGREGOR, P.P.Recorder

Recorder’sMessage

Nobles, we recently requested that all Clubs andTemple Units that intend to run a Fundraiserrequest permission on the proper form which is

contained in the procedure book that is in thepossession of all Secretaries. The form is headedApplication For Approval of Fundraising Activity/Event.

There are a few simple questions that need to beanswered by putting a check mark in whatever boxapplies, then it should be signed by the Chairman of theevent and approved by the Club President, whosesignature is the most important, for without that, wedon’t know that the function in question has his or theexecutive approval. Yes, sometimes Club Units decide togo for it on their own and it’s not the first time a ClubPresident has called the office to find out what’shappening in his Club.

The recent criticism of the Shrine by the newspapersmakes the above modus operandi an absolute must andI’m sorry if you feel we are being picky, but sincerelyNobles, we don’t have a choice.

Finally, if your fundraising ticket, flyer or promotionalpaperwork uses the words Hospital or Kids, it’s aCharitable Fundraiser. NO EXCEPTIONS.

I thank you for your support and understanding. Let’sall just keep doing it right, that way we can all sleepsoundly each night.

The Spring Ceremonial for 2007 is only just a happymemory now but from our point of view it was a verysuccessful venture with 87 candidates on Rameses booksnow as full fledged Shriners. We welcome every one ofyou and trust that by now you are having fun as a ShrineMason.

The Kingston District Shrine Club did a superb job ofhosting this event and my thanks to every one of you foryour dedicated support of Rameses. I hesitate to usenames for fear I should forget someone, however I willmention Noble Ambassador Emeritus Eric Welbanks whoserved as Director General and is directly responsible forthe success of this project. A great job Noble Eric and abig thank you to you and your team of dedicated Noblesand Ladies.

It won’t be long before we start into the elections for2008 and I wish to remind you all of an offer we madeto all Units and Clubs in 2006, that if you wished we

would do both the election and installation of your Unitor Club at the same time. The advantages are only onetrip for everyone. Usually in very bad weather, obviouslya substantial cost saving for both Temple and Club,officers elect automatically take office the minute thenew Illustrious Potentate is installed on January 5th,2008. The first time we did this, only two Clubs optedfor this idea; however, we presently have quite a fewUnits and Clubs requesting this for the coming electionnight. If your Club or Unit wishes to do it this way,please call me as soon as possible so I can set up aworking schedule. This is not a must. It’s an option andit’s your choice, however it does make a lot of sense andwe will still make that extra visit to you, but in the goodweather.

The Imperial Session in Anaheim California wasreasonably well attended and I thank everyone whoshowed support for Rameses. The Legislation was fairlyroutine and no one was surprised by the end result. Onesection that was of interest to us was Resolution 11 onthe call. This was, of course, another try at getting theCanadian Shrine Hospital moved to London, Ontarioafter which the Montreal Hospital would be closed.

Let me say for the record that I would like to see thishappen and I supported this move in 2005 in Baltimorewith passion and due diligence, regrettably it failed and Idecided then that the kids in our care were much moreimportant than the location of the hospital and I made aconscious decision to put the loss behind me andconcentrate on repairing broken bodies.

The decision reached in Anaheim was so predictablethat I was surprised that so much time was wasted on itand it should be pointed out that Rameses was notincluded in the drive to relocate, this was solely a MochaShrine resolution and like all other Canadian Temples, wewere privy only to the rumors until one week before wewent to Anaheim.

The motion was presented and with 1095 votingmembers present, the result was as follows; 265 for themove, 830 against and if that’s not bad enough, themotion required a two thirds majority to pass. As youcan see, this is not going to happen anytime soon solet’s put it behind us and move on. I think it’s fair to saythat the Potentate of Philae Temple in Nova Scotia whospoke against the move, carried the day. He wasdynamic in his presentation and had the representativesin the palm of his hand from the first statement out ofhis mouth.

By the time you read this, it will be September andthe fall activities will be well underway and as we bendto the task of our Shrine duties, let us all keep a fewsimple resolutions in mind.

1. Meetings must be businesslike but enjoyable. Funand good fellowship should be at the top of your list.

2. Membership is the lifeblood of our organization

Continued on Page 12

On Friday May 4, 2007 at 8:00 AM, forty-twoNobles and Ladies from Credit Valley, Guelphand Leaside Shrine Clubs boarded a bus at the

Credit Valley Temple in Georgetown for a weekend tripto visit our Children’s Shrine Hospital in Springfield,Massachusetts.

On the bus trip to Springfield everyone wasentertained with a selection of great movies andchallenging quizzes to pass the time. There was notrouble crossing the border either going or on thereturn trip Sunday afternoon, as nobody over-spent hisor her travel allowance. The Oasis did a steady businessboth ways, as well as the hospitality room on the Fridayand Saturday nights.

On Saturday morning we boarded the bus for theshort trip to the Springfield Shrine Hospital. Themembers of the Melha Shrine Director’s Staff greeted uswith great enthusiasm and they did a magnificent jobbeing our hospital tour guides.

Firstly, Mr. Mark Niederpruem, the HospitalAdministrator, gave a brief overview of the SpringfieldHospital in the Conference Room and showed a shortfilm about the Hospital’s history, the building of thecurrent facility and the procedures and treatments thatare administered to our children.

The Nobles and Ladies were then broken into smallergroups and given a guided tour by the Nobles fromMelha Shrine, followed by a delicious lunch in thecafeteria. After lunch, the group presented a chequefor US$500 to the Hospital on behalf of the Nobles andLadies from Rameses.

After Lunch, Noble Al “Poppie” Surpenant and hislovely wife gave us a bus tour of Springfield,Massachusetts. The tour ended at the Melha ShrineTemple where a fundraising auction sale had justfinished. This did not stop some of the Ladies frompurchasing some special treasures that did not sell inthe auction. Members of Melha Temple took a numberof the group on a tour of the facilities while thebalance of the group stayed back and enjoyed theMelha Oasis.

After returning to the hotel to drop off those thatdid not want to go shopping, the bus proceeded to theshopping centre for the balance of the afternoon.Those that stayed at the hotel enjoyed an afternoon offellowship in the Hospitality Room.

A delicious group dinner was planned on theSaturday evening in a private room at a local restaurantand the evening ended back at the hotel in theHospitality Room.

Before we departed the parking lot at the CreditValley Temple, a decision was made to visit our ChicagoShrine Hospital on the first weekend in May 2008.


Multiple Shrine Clubs trip toSpringfield a huge success

Spring Ceremonial 2007-Kingston

The spectacular Spring Ceremonial of the Rameses Shrine took placein Kingston, Ontario, during 7-10 June 2007. Nobles and theirLadies enjoyed the historic setting of Kingston, the surrounding

area and old Fort Henry for many of the ceremonies. Pictured from the top left, clockwise: The Town Crier was on hand to

add some pageantry to the proceedings. The Flea Market is alwayspopular with lots of good merchandise on parade. Original weaponsstand ready to defend Canada, “not sure how we load these things!”The grand parade into Fort Henry. This Noble gets to be kissed by a lotof people, on the right from the last edition of Papyrus (check out thecompetition) and on the left by his lovely Lady. The Ladies program waswell attended. Casino Night is always popular. The Divan, family andfriends at Fort Henry collected for a happy group shot. The bandentertains and impresses the crowd with their professionalism.

To view ALL thephotographs of this event,please visit our web sites atwww.pbase.com/ramesesANDrameses-shriners.ca

Pictured from the top left, clockwise: TheCandidates assemble for the Parade. The Ladiesare always there for encouragement. OurPotentate passing one of the many historiclimestone churches in the area. The Belleville FireTruck is ready to impress and entertain. TheHillbillies never fail to amuse the parade watcherswith their decrepit “vehicles” an antics. Twoclowns having too much fun in the sun. Anotherclown with a souped-up cart, this should get youaround Loblaws in a hurry! One of the smallest,perfect cars in the parade, only Limestone Clownsare qualified to operate these cars.

Spring Ceremonial continued

BY MICHAEL A. PARKES, EDITOR

The Ladies of Oronto Temple69, Daughters of the Nile willbe back baking their pies in

the near future and are in need ofhelp. You know this is a greatcause and the Ladies raiseconsiderable funds for theMontreal Hospital. Volunteers arerequested to bring their ownparing knife or apple peeler.

If you can be of assistance tothem please call Margaret Ironsideat 416-222-5033.

BY NOBLE PETER GLAZIER

MUSKOKA SHRINE CLUB

Iam pleased to report that everyonefrom the Muskoka Shrine Club hasa great time at the Spring

Ceremonial and we were pleased towelcome a new member.

Our annual surf and turf was wellattended in July with a great mealand dancing at the new BracebridgeSportsplex facility.

The Musquiter Mini Bike Unithosted their annual corn roast atKerr Park, August 12th and onAugust 18th a group of Lodges inMuskoka and Parry Sound hostedthe first annual Charity Poker Run.The contestants travelled aroundLake Muskoka, Lake Rosseau andLake Joseph. Following the ride, theMusquiters prepared dinner.

Muskoka Shrine Club hasattended or will be attending Fallparades in Emsdale, Magnetewanand Bracebridge. Please rememberSeptember 21st is the date for ourannual Ken Kaye Memorial GolfTournament, being played at theSouth Muskoka Golf and CountryClub. Hope to see you there.

As for November, it is shaping upto be a very busy time for us as wewill be at the Fall Ceremonial inToronto on the 10th and we hostour annual Sportsmen Dinner inBracebridge on the 23rd. Also wewill be starting our usual round ofSanta Claus Parades.

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Shriners knead your dough!

BY NOBLE VIC PHILLIPS

OSHAWA SHRINE CLUB

Kingston was a great choice byIllustrious Sir, Noble RobertWhitmarsh, to host the Spring

Ceremonial. The city is steeped inhistory and located in a greatsetting, nestled by Lake Ontario.Oshawa Club was out in force withalmost two hundred Shriners andtheir ladies enjoying the city, thegreat parade and the shopping.

Of course everyone trooped off toenjoy the Oriental Band at FortHenry on the Friday.

Within days, Oshawa werepartying it up at the annual ClownsBBQ, enjoying a sunny afternoonunder the tent at the Shrine Clubproperty.

Still to come is the OshawaCircus, a giant parade in Lindsey, theMini Bikes annual Corn Roast andthe Oshawa Hospital Gala.

We were especially pleased towatch ourselves on Rogers Televisionwhich replayed our Units in actionduring the Oshawa Fiesta Parade,which attracts thousands of peopleevery summer.

Even though our Club is large interms of membership, the morale isexcellent and many of our Shrinersand their ladies consider it asanother happy family.

Until our next issue, keep smilingand remember, bad breath is muchbetter than no breath at all.

SUBMITTED BY

NOBLE DONALD LAYCOCK

Iwas born in antiquity, in theancient days when men firstdreamed of God. I have been

tried through the ages, andfound true. The crossroads of theworld bear the imprint of myfeet, and the cathedrals of allnations mark the skill of myhands. I strive for beauty and forsymmetry. In my heart is wisdomand strength and courage forthose who ask. Upon my alters isthe Book of Holy Writ, and myprayers are to the OneOmnipotent God, my sons workand pray together, without rankor discord, in the public mart andin the inner chamber. By signsand symbols I teach the lessonsof life and of death and therelationship of man with Godand of man with man. My armsare widespread to receive thoseof lawful age and good reportwho seek me of their own freewill. I accept them and teachthem to use my tools in thebuilding of men, and thereafter,find direction in their own questfor perfection so much desiredand so difficult to attain. I lift upthe fallen and shelter the sick. Ihark to the orphans’ cry, thewidows tears, the pain of the oldand destitute. I am not church,nor party, nor school, yet my sonsbear a full share of responsibilityto God, to country, to neighborand themselves. They arefreemen, tenacious of theirliberties and alert to lurkingdanger. At the end I committhem as each one undertakes thejourney beyond the vale into theglory of everlasting life. I ponderthe sand within the glass andthink how small is a single life inthe eternal universe.

Always have I taughtimmortality, and even as I raisemen from darkness into light, Iam a way of life.

I Am Freemasonry.

I am Freemasonry New member welcomed Summer parties enjoyed


Brian’sBulletinBY BRIAN DAVENPORT

Chief Rabban

Hopefully by now everyone knows what transpiredin Kingston, Ontario by reading the other DivanArticles in this issue of the Papyrus, and of course,

by having been there. So all I have to say iscongratulations to The Kingston Shrine Club for amemorable weekend and a job well done.

Now, moving on to the Imperial Session in Anaheim,California: it is my understanding that this year’s ImperialParade was the shortest ever! Maybe, the distance wasthe problem, eh? However, Rameses was wellrepresented and our Shrine Centre does not take a backseat to anyone. Thanks Nobles and Ladies for beingthere and proudly showing our maple leaf flags.

The business portions of the 133rd. Imperial Sessionwere pretty boring. The same legislation we seem to doevery year, except that Mocha Shriners revisited therelocation of the Canadian hospital to London fromOntario. Needless to say, their proposal went over like alead balloon, 830 votes to stay in Montreal and 265votes to London. The Nobles of the Shrine of NorthAmerica have spoken. I see this as “The End”, at least inmy life time! Maybe!

One exciting trip that I would like to tell you about isan official visitation. Wor. Bro. Floyd Sales, Master ofTuscon Lodge # 99 and a Rameses Special Aide, and V.Wor. Bro. Don Emerson, Secretary of the Viking ShrineClub along with R. W. Bro. Bruce Dickson, P.D.D.G.M.(who is not a Shriner, so Viking S.C. members get youroars in the water, we need members like Bruce to join).While others drove, Floyd and I traveled to TemiskamingShores (a.k.a. New Liskeard) by motorcycles, it was agreat ride. Later that night, we all drove to Elk Lake forthe official visit of the District Deputy Grand Master toElk Lake Lodge # 507 G.R.C. Nipissing East District.Many of the Brethren in the north belong to two ormore Lodges, and must travel great distances to attendLodge.

Some of those Lodges have not had a Candidate inyears but their Lodge work and enthusiasm have notdiminished.

Note: We in the south could learn from our northernbrethren. We were treated royally and welcomed toreturn.

After Lodge, the locals warned us about our driveback to New Liskeard. They said that there would be alot of moose on the road and that we should driveslowly and carefully. We were careful, but we didn’t seeany deer or moose not even a sign of moose droppings!Maybe the locals were having some fun with us butmore than likely they were concerned for our safety. Itwas probably the furthest I’ve ever traveled for an officialvisit (1,250 kilometers return). If you ever have theopportunity to travel to a northern Lodge, make theeffort, I assure you, you will be welcomed.

In closing, come celebrate 2008 Rameses SpringCeremonial in Brampton, Ontario on June 5-8.

BY MEL J. L. RUNNALLS

High Priest and Prophet

Mel’sMusings

Gosh, as the summer moves along I’m always sopleased to see you Nobles at all the differentfunctions I attend.

The Spring Ceremonial and the Imperial Sessions arenow over and they were great successes. Lori and Ienjoyed them both and I was very proud to be one offour of your voting representatives of Rameses at theImperial Sessions in Anaheim, California.

Still the most worrisome part is our decliningmembership. Yes we brought in 87 new Shriners atKingston but we must do better.

I’d like to congratulate and welcome the new Noblesinto Rameses and I hope you get involved in the manyactivities at the Club and Unit level. Nobles, please makethem welcome they are our future.

As the fall moves in I’d like to remind you of ourannual Rameses Shrine Football Classic. The game willbe at Varsity Stadium in Toronto on 20 October 2007 at1:00 pm. The game will feature the University of Toronto

Varsity Blues vs. Queens University Golden Gaels. TheStadium holds 5,000 people so if you can, come out andsupport this worthwhile function.

In closing, I hope you all had a great summer withyour friends and families and I’m looking forward toseeing you soon.

Thanks for allowing me to serve you.

BY NOBLE JERRY MCKNIGHT

HAMILTON SHRINE CLUB

Noble Claude Saunders passedaway during the first week ofMay 2007, in his 96th year. A

dedicated Shriner and member ofour Oriental Band, Claude continuedto participate fully in all ouractivities, up until his 93rd year. Atthat time, unfortunately, he wasforced to seek assisted livingaccommodations due to poor health.

A giant of a man, hisaccomplishments were legendary,having been awarded Canada’shighest honour, The Order ofCanada and obtaining a berth inCanada’s Sports Hall of Fame. Hewas recognized as a progressive andomnipotent presence in Canadianrowing, and represented Canada inthe men’s heavy eights during boththe 1936 and 1948 Olympics. Duringthe 1936 games in Berlin, theGerman Chancellor, Adolph Hitler,shook his hand as he stepped out ofthe Canadian boat.

He brought that same kind ofattention and passion to his job atStelco, where he made importantimprovements in workplace safety.Indeed, their company slogan couldwell be, “Our product is steel butour strength is Shriners”, based ondedicated employees like Claude and


and we must all give this item our close attention.Rameses is now down to 4,600 members.

3. If you haven’t paid your dues, please do so now.There are approximately 600 Rameses Nobles that havenot paid and the time and expense of chasing this downis an unfair burden that the rest of us have to carry.

Remember, if you have a problem, out of work, onhard times; call me so I can spring into action. Beingshort of cash is not a crime. I think most of us have beenthere at some time in our life. Come on Nobles, eithersend us a cheque, give us your Visa payment or call me.It’s that simple and yes, our conversation is strictlyconfidential.

Our office at 3100 Keele Street has been open allsummer long and we have been busy on many projectswhile our Clubs and Units are at rest. We have made allkinds of repairs to our equipment, carpets have beencleaned, floors stripped and polished, chairs and tablesrepaired, a spot of paint here and there and a host ofother items that our 37,000 square foot buildingrequires to keep it in good shape. We update our filesand spend a fair amount of time on the 2008budget.Yes, Nobles, it’s still a busy time at 3100 KeeleStreet but we love it.

I appreciate all that you do for Rameses throughoutthe year and I don’t take your effort for granted. I knowthat it’s a labour of love and I thank you all for just beingShriners.

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the amount of Steel workers that areproud members of the HamiltonShrine Club.

In spite of his accomplishments,Claude was a very humble anddedicated man. Predeceased by his

wife, Florence, he is survived bychildren Claude, Lois, and Janice aswell as several grandchildren.

The Hamilton Shrine Club, theRameses Shriners and indeed all ofCanada mourn his loss.

Canada’s“Mister Rowing”

The legendary Noble Claude Saunders, OC, in his element.


BY BRYAN LAWSON

Oriental Guide

Bryan’sBlackboard

Alot has happened over the last couple of months,so where does a person start. First I would like tocongratulate all our new Nobles who crossed the

Burning Sands in Kingston. I hope that the SpringCeremonial 2007 was an exciting time and was enjoyedby you and your lady. Having one of our Shrine Kids, inthe person of Miss Katie Walker with us should havemade it a memorable occasion for you. I wouldencourage each of you to become active in one of theClubs or in one of the Temple Units. This is where youwill find fun and fellowship and each of you will learnwhat the Shrine is all about. “Having Fun, so Kids Can.”I would also encourage each of you not to be shy aboutbeing part of the activities of your Temple. There are lotsof social events I am sure that you and your lady willenjoy.

Next, just a word or two about the 2007 ImperialSession. As this was my first Imperial Session as amember of the Divan, I attended all the businesssessions, election and installation of the Officers as wellmarched in the Parade. What a warm day! I found it wasa very busy time and I learned much about the workingof our Imperial Council which I had not seen before.

As I am the Shrine Hospital Patient CommitteeDirector this year I would like to give you a brief reportof what has been happening in this area. At present,Rameses Shriners have a total of 532 active cases in our

system and in the last month there has been a total of41 appointments scheduled, 27 to our Canadian Unit inMontreal and 14 to the Erie Unit. From January 6th2007 until July 10th 2007 there have been a total of206 visits. As you can see there has been quite a bit ofactivity in the first 6 months of this year. It is yourdonations to the Transportation Fund that look after allthe expenses of getting our Shrine Kids to these Hospitalvisits. A big thanks to all the Clubs and Units who havecontributed to the Transportation Fund this year.

I would also like to personally congratulate all ourmembers who were elected to Grand Lodge Officeduring the 152nd communication of Grand Lodge. Mysincere best wishes to you for a successful term of office.

Best wishes for safe and happy travels, andremember, Shriners do it Best.

Treasurer’sReportBY ROBERT “BOB” YOUNG, P.P.Treasurer

Nobles, we are into our summer season, ImperialSessions are over and we enjoyed the fine weatherin California. The parade was short and quiet as it

was held during the workday. Our Canadian Ladies wereonce again appreciated by the marchers.

Effective September 1, 2007 the reinstatement feewill be $150.

Our expenses keep going up and our income down.This also affects the running of Rameses Building. Iwould like you to consider directing some of your fundsto the upkeep so that you have a place to be proud ofand to show off to your friends. We are very lucky toown such a fine home.

To our Nobles and families, we hope that you keepwell and to those who are distressed we wish you well.

BY RAY A. CAUSTON

Assistant Rabban

Ray’sThoughts

What a great Spring Ceremonial, congratulationsto all involved and a very special welcome to allour new Nobles and their Ladies. Nobles please

become involved with a Club or Unit, enjoy the Fun,Fraternity, Fellowship and Family atmosphere that theShrine has to offer.

Shrinedom at its best was on parade from start tofinish in Anaheim, CA, at the 133rd Imperial Sessions.Rameses was represented by many Nobles and theirLadies. What a great Shrine Temple we have.

By the time you read this, the Shrine Circus will havecome and gone. Rameses is very fortunate to have somany caring Nobles and their Ladies, who make theCircus a success. A tip of the Fez to all of you and many,many thanks.


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Noble MichaelThe June Papyrus contained a lot

of great information and mapspertaining to the Spring Ceremonialin Kingston.

Too bad that you could not havesent it out in time for us to havereceived it before the actual event.Just a reminder that we don’t all livein Toronto and get one day maildelivery.

Mine was waiting for me uponmy return from Kingston.

Noble Lorne Ritchie P.P.Rorab Shrine ClubNorth Bay ON

Noble LorneFirst let me assure you that we are

well aware of the time difference ingetting the Papyrus to our friends inthe north. I had issued instructionsto our printer that the magazineshould be in the hands of ourmembership no later than the 28thof May and they complied bycompleting the printing and shippingto the mailing company by the 18th.

Unfortunately, and these thingsdo happen from time to time, due toholidays and illness in the office staffat headquarters, the mailing list wasnot sent out until the 25th. Themagazine was mailed on the 28thwhich put us a week behind. I’veissued instructions to our mailinghouse that if they do not get theupdated mailing list within 24 hoursthey are to contact me right away.

I apologize to all of the Nobilitythat missed getting their issue priorto leaving for Kingston.Michael A. Parkes, Editor

On 12 June 2007, the first shipment of 352 eyeglasses andcases from Eyeglasses For Afghans was given to arepresentative of the Noor Eye Hospital in Kandahar,Afghanistan. The International Assistance Mission inconjunction with the Noor Eye Foundation will deliver theseglasses to needy Afghans through their rural eye clinicprogram in Afghanistan. There are an estimated 405,000people in Afghanistan who are legally blind, approximately60% of which is preventable and would benefit fromcorrective eyewear. Most rural Afghans cannot afford basiceye care; a simple eye exam can cost nearly a month’s wages!The IAM/Noor Eye Foundation is committed to makingaffordable eye care available to all Afghans throughout thecountry. More information about the International AssistanceMission is available at www.iam-afghanistan.org.

Eyeglasses For Afghans is a non-profit, grassroots initiativethat collects old, spare eyeglasses from Borden, Toronto,Petawawa, Ottawa and Cornwall, and sends them toAfghanistan for distribution through the IAM/NoorFoundation. Donations of old or spare eyeglasses can bemade wherever you see an Eyeglasses For Afghans donationbox, or at the Base Optometrist and Military PoliceDetachments in Petawawa and Borden, and Family ResourceCentres in Toronto and Borden. Moreinformation about Eyeglasses ForAfghans can be found [email protected].

Huge thanks to all those whohave donated their oldeyeglasses or eyeglass cases, forhelping the Afghan people tosee that we are not theirenemies.

Noble MichaelMy friend and brother Jim Stewart, a member of Northern

Light Lodge, Stayner, Ontario and a Canadian Soldier servingin Afghanistan, has spearheaded this initiative and asked meto send his sincere thanks to all Lodges, Royal Arch Chapters,the Rameses Press Corps and Director of the PapyrusMagazine, for their donations of eyeglasses/cases that gavehim a great start to this project.

CheersDon

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RAMOCA SHRINE CLUB

The Ramoca Shrine Club hostedthe 2007 Shriners Circus at theBayshore Community Centre for

two shows on June 21st. It was agreat day and children and parentsfrom throughout Grey and Brucecounties were in attendance.

The Nobles of Ramoca ShrineClub assisted by a number of Noblesfrom our neighbouring MochaTemple Club, Bruce Shrine Club soldprograms and collected tickets. ChiefRabban Noble Brian Davenport andOriental Guide Noble Bryan Lawson,after arriving in Owen Sound ontheir motorcycles, spoke to theaudience at each show. The secondhalf of the evening show wasopened by Ramoca President NobleJohn Miller, Circus Chairman NobleDan Ward and Ambassador RossKing taking a ride on the circuselephant. This was a once in alifetime experience or perhaps oneride in a lifetime is enough on theback of an elephant.

Our April meeting was a LadiesNight and we had a very informativespeaker, Shane Jolley. He spoke onhis adventures of riding a bike in theAndes Mountains of South America.

Five of our Special ladies, ShirleyRutherford, Margaret Ramsay, DianeWorkman, Rose Ewles and JessieGeorge accompanied byAmbassador Noble Ross King andPresident Noble John Miller attendedthe Special ladies Luncheon at the

temple. This was a wonderfulopportunity to show our SpecialLadies that they are not forgotten.

The rejuvenated Ramoca OrientalBand together with the Kids AngelsMini Choppers and the Mini Carsboth parts of the Ramoca Wheelersparticipated in the SpringCeremonial at Kingston. The Ladieswere treated splendidly and enjoyedthe program that was presented forthem.

Our June Steak Barbeque wasagain held at the home of NobleCreighton Taylor and hosted by theWheelers. Noble Paul Johnson fromMontana’s Cookhouse handled thesteaks and fixings. Noble BryanLawson, Oriental Guide, Noble JimBasinger, First Vice-President andtwelve other Nobles from ManitoShrine Club enjoyed our hospitalityand even won a few prizes.

On July 20th the 26th AnnualRamoca Shrine Club Golftournament was held at Stone TreeGolf Club and was organized byNoble Ron Todd and Noble MurrayRennie. This was another successfulfundraiser for fraternal Clubpurposes.

Noble Terry Ellis has beenextremely busy organizing different

venues to sell tickets for our 2007lottery. We have had good responsein all areas with our garden tractoron display as the first prize. Thedraw will be made in September. Anew event to bring the Nobles andLadies together in August was ourfirst Ramoca Shrine Club Pig Roast.This was a great way to end thesummer break and everyone had anafternoon and evening of fun, foodand frivolity.

September 21-23, 2007 will bethe highlight of the 2007 RamocaShrine Club year. Arrangements havebeen made to visit the ShrinersHospital for Children, Canadian Unitin Montreal. There are Nobles andLadies from Ramoca Shrine Club,Manito Shrine Club and BellevilleShrine Club travelling together asone group of over 80 people. Wewill be arriving in Montreal by VIARail and the Nobles and Ladies ofKarnak Temple are hosting areception for us on Friday night.Saturday will be the visit to theHospital and afterward enjoying thesights and features of Montreal.What better way is there to seewhat all our fundraising activities areused for than visiting our ownShriners Hospital for Children?


Elephantrides notonly forour kids

Pictured trunk to tail: President, Noble John Miller, Ambassador, Noble Ross King andCircus Chairman Noble Dan Ward enjoy the ride of a lifetime.


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Nobles, please bring you LadiesNobles we are so glad you helped

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You are cordially invited to attend ourAnnual Family

There will be entertainment, games,goody bags for each child andcomplimentary refreshments.

We look forward to having you, yourchildren, grandchildren, neighbours,

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SHEBA SHRINE CLUB

All Sheba Units attended theSpring Ceremonial in Kingstonand although we were the

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ORONTO TEMPLE #69DAUGHTERS OF THE NILE

The 91st Supreme Session ofDaughters of the Nile inSpringfield, MA, in June was

very successful and interesting tomembers of Oronto Temple #69 whowere pleased to attend the FormalInstallation of Supreme QueenEleanor Green and her Officers.

The Units of MELHA ShrineTemple performed, before theunique entrance into the arena byour Supreme Queen Eleanor, in acolorful horse drawn carriage.

It was a week of businessmeetings, lunches, banquets andentertainment by members of all148 Temples in Canada and USA.

Monies raised from Daughters ofthe Nile Temples go to assist thework done by Shriners for theirHospitals for Children. The CanadianFunds go to the Shriners Hospital forChildren in Montreal.

We were pleased to have OrontoTemple #69 participating in variousways especially our performing Units.

There were members assisting inthe Mass Choir, our Patrol in thecapacity of Escorting, our Dancersdoing an excellent dance “ComeDance With Me”, beautifully done.Our Drum Corps treated theassembly to a rendition of popularsongs, receiving a standing ovation.

Our Queen Margaret Bradfordwas pleased when introducingherself as Queen of Oronto Temple#69 being supported by forty-threeof our own members attending.

Bus traveling this year was quiteconvenient to many, especiallyentertained with guessing games,quizzes everyone winners.

The apple pie making is the firstweek of October, everyone assisting,including the Shriners, we thankyou.

second parade of the day, we wereblessed with a good turnout ofspectators and great weather.

Sheba started the summer recesswith a very successful EliminationDraw June 30th.

Chairman Noble John Wainwrightand several hard working Nobles andLadies did an excellent job for whichwe offer our most heartfelt thanks.

All Units had a function butVoyager Unit Chief Noble Earl Loginhad the big commitment ofpreparing and serving the deliciousfood. Well done Voyagers.

The big winner will be our kids.Noble John Alexander had the lastticket in the drum and won thegrand prize, ($2,000). Second last($1,000) was won by JamesRobertson, and his fiancée, Amanda.Congratulations to all the winnersand the hard-working Nobles.

By the time you read this ShebaUnit, will have attended parades inLindsay and the Great Alliston PotatoFestival. The Circus Unit BBQ andother Unit fundraising events willalso be memories.

However, Sheba President, JimAnderson, reminds us of hisPresident’s at Home Wine andCheese, September 30th, ClubTurkey Shoot November 18th, NewYear’s Eve Dinner and Dance inDecember. Also don’t forget, getyour teams ready for the ShebaWhite Fish Bonspiel January 25thand 26th 2008. All Nobles Welcome.


Left to right: Noble John Wainwright (Chairman) Sheba President 2007, Noble JimAnderson, $1,000 winner James Robertson with fiancée Amanda, Noble CamGoodman. (Announcer)

A Tribute toIllustrious Sir Ron Stewart Potentate Rameses Shriners 1973

Sheba Shrine Club, recentlyhonoured Illustrious Sir Ron Stewartwith a Tribute and Roast. PresidentJim Anderson made a presentationto the Illustrious Sir, of a donation of$10,000 to the Shriners Hospitals forchildren, Canadian Unit, which isbeing made in the name ofIllustrious Sir Ron Stewart, PotentateRameses Shriners, 1973, on theoccasion of his 80th birthday inrecognition of his commitment tothe Shrine of North America and tothe Sheba Shrine Club.

Excellent turn-out for Spring Ceremonial

Supreme Sessioninteresting andvery successful

RALPH K. BAKERSYDNEY T. BARRATTSTUART A. BIRNIEBOB BOWLAND

P. RODNEY BRAUNLEONARD J. BRITTON

S. DAVE BROWNJASON A. BURNETTPAUL W. BURNETT

RICHARD M. BURNSBARRY T. BUTLER

BRENT H. CAMERONJOHN CHAMBERLAINESTEVEN C. CONNOLLY

DAVID COWANRICHARD W. CUTTRISS

NENOS DAMERCHIECRAIG DANIELS

WALTER J. DAVIDSONROBERT N. DAVY

LESLIE W. DAYRONALD W. DEANJAMES P. DEVEAUANDREW P. DEVOS

TOM DUNCANCHARLES EDENG. BRIAN ELDER

ROBERT J. EMERSONBRUCE EVERETTSTAN R. FENTON

JAMES K. FITCHETTGIORGIO GIANNIOTTIKEVIN GLANVILLEROBERT GORDON

DOUG GRIFFIND. GERRY HARE

ROSS K. HAYWOODGEORGE E. HEBBLETHWAITE

MALCOLM L. HOLTROBIN M. HOWATPHILLIPP HROMEK

WILLIAM A. HUGHESSCOTT JAMES

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The new Ambassador for Kingston Shrine Club is Bob Haley (Muriel), 863 Crestwood Ave., Kingston, ON K7P 1S7, Phone: 613-384-5350 E-mail: [email protected]

The Treasurer of St. Catharines & District Shrine Club moved. His new address is 352 Martindale Rd. St. Catharines, ON L2R 6P9

St. Catharines Shrine Club’s new President is John Golob at 50 - 605 Welland Ave. St. Catharines, L2M 7Z7. Phone: 905-322-0391.

St. Catharines Treasurer’s address changed: Ross Pullford, 352 Martindale Rd.St. Catharines, ON L2R 6P9.

NICKOLAS KATERENCHUKROBERT KLIAMAN

PAUL H. J. LAUREYSSENSANDREW L. LONGDION P. LOUGHEEDJASON MANSFIELDSTEVE MARSHALL

WILLIAM MARSHALLDAVID MATHESON

NORM MATHIENEIL MCLEAN

D. MIKE MCLEODMICHAEL J. MILLERBRIAN MORRISON

RONALD A. MORROWDONALD B. MULLINSMICHAEL J. MUZIAPAUL M. NATALE

ROSS A. NICHOLSONRICHARD L. OSBORNE

ROBERT PAXTONRYAN R. PEAKE

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RICHARD B. TAVESJEREMY TEBBY

BRIAN W. THOMASPAUL TOLLEY

DAVID D. TURNEYBLAIR WALKER

EDWARD G. WALLERSTEINSTEPHEN WELLMAN

WILLIAM WHYTECARLTON S. WILLIAMS

JAMES WILSONBARRIE J. YOUNGSTAN ZIBRITOVSKY

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CREDIT VALLEY SHRINE CLUB

The Noble Riders Unit of the Credit ValleyShrine Club, lead by our acting Club PresidentNoble George Prior, celebrated Canada Day

in the annual Glen Williams parade. The parade route winds down Main Street into

the Town and crosses over the bridge at the CreditRiver.

A large number of the residents and visitors,standing four and five rows deep in many places,line the streets for Canada’s birthday celebration.

Nearly all of the houses in the Town aredecorated with Canadian flags and a number ofresidents along the parade route provide waterand lemonade to the participants.

This is a fun day for everyone.

Canada Day celebrated in fine style with a parade

BY NOBLE KENNETH LEWIS

OAKVILLE SHRINE CLUB

Earlier this year the Black Camel took one of ourmost devoted and dedicated Shriners, Noble ArnoldFish. Members will always remember him riding one

of his beautiful horses at the head of the band in manyparades; his ever gracious wife Ruth; the annual cornroasts at their farm; and his quiet sincerity to Shrinedom.Noble Arnold will be sadly missed.

On a happier note, at our annual Past Presidents’Night we honoured Noble Harry Troughton for his longservice and dedication to the Oakville Club. He and hisgood Lady Dorothy were presented with an oil painting.

Throughout the year, Club members and their goodladies attended several social gatherings. In May we triedour skills with chopsticks at the Mandarin restaurant. InJune, courtesy of Noble Bill Bradley, we had our annualBBQ at the Oakville Power Boat Club, and August found

Oakville loses devoted Noble

Noble Harry Troughton and Lady Dorothy are presented with apainting for his long service and dedication to the Club.

BY NOBLE NEIL DEWAR

WAUBUNO SHRINE CLUB

Hello everyone, well, have we been busy this spring!At our April dinner meeting we were honoured byhaving 24 guests participate, 22 of whom were

non-Shriners. Ill. Sir Bob Whitmarsh honoured us with asurprise visit and brought Oriental Guide Brian Lawsonwith him. Ill Sir had heard we had dedicated the eveningto our non-Shriner volunteers. We invited 30 volunteerswho regularly attend our functions and give a helpinghand wherever they’re needed. At the dinner wepresented Million Dollar Certificates to 10 volunteerswho have participated for more than 5 years, and afurther Certificate, a Commemorative Stamp and a ClubJacket to an individual who has participated, as avolunteer at our events for 30 consecutive years. (Hesays he hasn’t time to get involved with our Club as amember, but I challenge you to find members who haveparticipated at all your events for 30 years). We are truly

us at the home of Noble Marz Byramjee and his LadyKermin for our annual corn roast.

The “Welcome Mat” is always out to any Shriner tojoin us at our monthly dinner meeting on the thirdWednesday of each month. Just give Noble Ron Bothamcall so arrangements can be made.

“No time to get involved”, he gives 30 years to Shrineappreciative and proud of the accomplishment of Mr.Peter Anderson.

The following evening found us upstairs at Lodge,where a Waubuno Shrine Club 3rd Degree teamassembled and raised 3 brothers to the degree of MasterMason. I’m sure the three new Master Masons will notforget the evening or the fellowship provided by theteam, nor will the Team forget them. Well done all!

Several of us managed to make it down to KeeleStreet for the Potentates Ball, and it was an impressiveaffair. The Ball Room was well turned out, as were theShriners and their Ladies. The meal was fantastic. I can’timpress on our Nobles enough how well served and howwell received we are at Temple. If you haven’t been ableto attend an event at Temple, you really owe it toyourself to participate. Believe me, you will not bedisappointed.

Spring Ceremonial was a Parry Hoot! Congratulationsto the Kingston Shrine Club for a well run event.


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The Pipe Band has had a busysummer participating in theSpring Ceremonial and different

parades. Of special note, Clarenceand I played for the Nobles in theImperial parade.

As president of S.C.O.T.S., theImperial Pipe Band Association, itwas a pleasure to have some of themembers joining us in the parade. Iwas re-elected as 2nd Vice-Presidentand will be the President in 2010.

Rameses Pipe Band is regrettablylosing our Pipe Major, Noble CharlesKennedy has decided to move onand on behalf of the band we wishhim well and thank him for his yearsof service. Our new pipe major isNoble Ed Forsyth.

The Pipe Band would like towelcome our New Nobles into theRameses Shrine and should you belooking for a Unit to join, the PipeBand meet every Monday night atthe Shrine Temple on Keele Street.

If you would like to learn thepipes or drums, we will be morethan happy to teach you. Pleasecome join us. You can call me at705-721-7297 for more information.

In my February report, I talked about physician shortages and I have to reportthe situation has not improved.

Dr. Peter Armstrong our Chief Medical Officer in Tampa has reported that asat the end of the 1st quarter our current vacancy list for full and part timepositions is as follows:

Erie -2 Pediatric Orthopaedic SurgeonsTampa -2 Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeons

-1 AnesthesiologistHouston -1 Pediatric Orthopaedic SurgeonPhiladelphia -2.5 Pediatric Orthopaedic SurgeonsN. California -2 Pediatric Orthopaedic SurgeonsShreveport -1 Pediatric Orthopaedic SurgeonDr. Armstrong is aware of another 3-5 of our physicians that are currently

being actively recruited.Imp. Sir Ralph Semb Chairman of the Board of Trustees reported last month:

“The Joint Boards adopted the Strategic Plan that the committee was workingon for the past year. It was a giant task and we will now ask that the hospitalsdevelop their own strategic plan based upon the new system strategies, visionand values.

We have also adopted a “Vision Statement” and two new core values:Shriners Hospitals for Children will be the unquestioned leader, nationally and

internationally, in caring for children and advancing the field in its specialty areas.(The vision states SHC’s aspirations for the future and sets high-level direction forthe organization)

The following two core values, Innovation and Stewardship, wereincorporated to better support the emerging vision.

Innovation: Continuously seek to improve the services we provide and be aleader in specialty pediatric health care.

Stewardship: Responsibly manage and apply our resources to maximize thebenefit to our patients, their families, employees, fraternity members, anddonors.”

So what does all of this mean to SHC Erie?The facts are that the two young surgeons we lost in the past year went to

University of Alabama Medical Center and to Loma Linda Medical Center inCalifornia. These are children’s hospitals with all of the infrastructure likePediatric Intensive Care Units, subspecialties like pediatric anesthesiologists,neurologists, urologists etc. in house and all of the latest digital imaging anddiagnostic equipment.

Lack of advanced pediatric care in Erie is by far the most crucial issue facingour hospital.

Following our discussions with the local hospitals, it is clear that our Eriehospital must partner with one or more of the regional children’s hospitals toprovide the necessary infrastructure.

The Erie Board of Governors approved this initiative and discussion willcommence immediately with the following hospitals:

a. Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMCb. Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospitalc. Cleveland Clinicd. Women and Children’s Hospital of Buffalo

Of course, all of the activities require the approval of the Joint Boards andmust be consistent with the current Strategic Plan.

We would expect the Erie hospital to continue as an excellent rehabilitationcentre doing clinics and minor outpatient surgeries.

Certainly all of your support and encouragement is appreciated in thesesomewhat difficult times.


Erie Hospital ReportBY NOBLE KEN STAFFORD

Pipe Band always busy

FROM LADY DOREEN WHITMARSH

Iam pleased to let everyoneknow the results of myPotentates Lady’s Project. The

first prize was an afghan, won byMary McCabe and the secondprize, two professionally framedcounted cross stitchhummingbird pictures were wonby Joan Riding. The draw washeld June 9th at the CeremonialFeast in Kingston.

The $2,900 collected wenttowards the wall mural in thebar area at headquarters. Iwould like to thank all theNobles and Ladies who boughttickets and a special big thankyou to everyone who soldtickets, making this project sucha success.

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The Potentate, Ill. Sir Robert “Bob” Whitmarsh invites you,your family and friends to the Ranch House for his

Friday 12 October 2007Friday 12 October 2007

They came by car, they came by horse, they also came by camel, funny car,scooter, vintage car, Paddy wagon and every other method that you couldthink of; all to participate in and enjoy this year’s Imperial Session inAnaheim, California. Shriners from around the country and around theworld came to this annual event both for business and pleasure.Pictured from the top left, clockwise: Rameses Shrine shows its colours.The Marching Unit strut their stuff in an impressive display. Magic carpetsget you to where you want to go in style. Three wheeled ATV look likefun, don’t try this at home kiddies! The Ladies show our flag andencourage the paraders. A clown hitches a ride and gives us a tune. Thiscamel amuses the crowd. A beautiful stallion decked out in all its finery.

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Notice of Stated MeetingFriday, 9 November 2007

A Business Session of Rameses Temple A.A.O.N.M.S. will be conducted in accordance withthe Imperial Council regulations and as required by the by-laws of Rameses Temple, atRameses Temple, 3100 Keele Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on Friday, November 9, 2007,the said meeting to be held at 7:30 p.m. in Rameses I and II, for the purpose of balloting uponPetitions for Initiation and Affiliation and to conduct all other business as directly related to theaffairs of Rameses Temple A.A.O.N.M.S. and Rameses Club Incorporated. The Fall Ceremonialwill be held on Saturday, November 10, 2007, 1:15 pm, at 3100 Keele Street, Toronto,Ontario.

Dated at Toronto, this 14th day of August, 2007.

Recorder - Robert R. McGregor, P.P. Robert S. “Bob” Whitmarsh - Potentate

BY (CUZIN’) NOBLE BARRY L. JONES

HILLBILLY SHRINE CLUB

A‘Big Howdy’ friendlyneighbours from 62 (+/-)members of the Hillbilly

Shrine Club as we continue tosupport our Shrine Fraternity andthose wonderful Shriners Hospitalsfor Children. The Hillbilly Shrine Clubhas been keeping busy paradingwithin and outside the GTA in suchexotic places as Streetsville, HighlandCreek, Oshawa, East York,Scarborough and Lindsay.

The Rameses Shriners SpringCeremonial was a highlight for usand we hope the good folks inKingston not only enjoyed the hugeparade which featured so manywonderful and dedicated Shriners,Clubs and Units but also wereconvinced how much we appreciatehaving one of their ‘hometown boys’as our Potentate.

Marion O’Brien’s famous HillbillyFlea Market did a spectacularbusiness during the weekend thanksto the patronage of many Shrinersand Ladies.

Monies taken in will go far tohelp financially support ourwonderful Shriners Hospitals forChildren and the dedicated staffwho do so much to help thosespecial children of ours. Thank youone and all!

Now for more good news. If you,being a Shriner and/or your betterhalf, are interested in taking thefamous Clan 46 Hillbilly Degree(plenty of fun and food), mark downSaturday September 29th on yourcalendar. Same will be held at thesummer home of Noble Bob (andMarion) O’Brien in Kirkfield Ontario-about a 1-1/2 hour drive northeastof Toronto. Arrive by 1:00 PM or soand enjoy a great day filled withsunshine and fresh air. Those takingthe Degree will receive apersonalized certificate, Hillbilly Clan46 membership card and your veryown Hillbilly floppy hat (note: onesize fits all). Shriners taking the

Degree will also receive a one yearfree subscription to the U.S.A.Hillbilly News (after which, yourpersonal application of renewalwould be required).

A late afternoon tasty Hillbillyoutdoor meal will be available at acost of $15 per Candidate and just$20 each for those who don’t takeeither Degree but attend for themeal and fun (as do many previousDegree holders).

Hillbilly tradition requires ALLattendees to: wash your feet,change your socks, bring along yourown lawn chair(s) and, should yourhealth require it, your own“rheumatism tonic’. Hillbilly attire(jeans, checkered shirts, etc.) isrecommended, but not necessary. Ifyou plan on attending Kirkfield forthe Degrees and/or the meal pleasecontact (Noble) Bob or Lady Marion.Thank you.

Something else to consider, dear

Shriner, whether or not you take theHillbilly Degree, you may wish tofurther your Shrinedom fun byjoining the Rameses Hillbilly ShrineClub which meets at the Keele Streetheadquarters. Membership is $50plus a one-time $10 fee after which,annual dues are just $50 permember (costs less than a case of lyesoap).

Keeping your annual dues paid upwill entitle you to the regulareditions of the USA Hillbilly News(subscriptions included for ‘paid-up’members).

The Rameses Hillbilly Shrine Clubcontinues to grow by leaps andbounds with our New Outhouses:Outhouse No. 1-Hamilton; OuthouseNo. 2-Sudbury and our latest -Outhouse No. 3-Muskoka. Welcomeaboard folks!

Need information on our Club orHillbilly Clan 46? Please contact anyof the following. A special hello andbest wishes to our Shriner friendsand/or family members who may beexperiencing poor health at thistime.

Adios, dear readers and may theGood Lord take a liking to you! Yereditor - Cuzin’ Barry

President: Noble Rik Kubiak647-225-1171 1st Vice: Noble Brian Korson905-731-4355 2nd Vice: Noble Jim Rennie905-640-2143 3rd Vice: Noble Barry L. Jones416-221-7828A young hillbilly saw his Pa

leaning against the kitchen sink.‘Hey Ma, what’s the matter withPa?’. She replied ‘Well, now, he’s gota bad cough and during the night hegot up to take some coughmedicine, but by golly, as it was darkhe didn’t look close enough at thelabel and ended up drinking acouple swigs of laxative!’ The sonreplied ‘Wow did it do him anyharm?’ Ma replied: ‘I dunno, but onething I do know for sure, he’s afraidto cough!’


Clan 46 Hillbilly Degree Saturday 29 September

in Kirkfield Ontarioabout a 1-1/2 hour drive northeast of Toronto

Arrive by 1:00 PM and enjoy a great dayfilled with sunshine and fresh air.A late afternoon Hillbilly

outdoor meal will be availableat a cost of $15 per Candidate

and just $20 each for thosewho don't take the Degree but

attend for the meal and funFor more information please call

Noble Rik Kubiak647-225-1171

Hillbillies present “floppy hat” to all participants

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Kick-Off!

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Complimentary ticketsavailable at the mainVarsity Stadium Gate

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Game Time 1:00 p.m.

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Be sure to attend our 19th annual

event. Bring yourFez, family andfriends to join yourfellow Nobles insupport of thisenjoyable,worthwhile event.

Participating Units please note:Bus leaves the Temple at 11:30 a.m.

returns at 4:00-4:30 p.m.

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Shrine Parade RegulationsNobles, be advised that due to a misunderstanding of instructions, some ladies took part in the parade in Lindsay,Ontario on July 28th, 2007. This is contrary to General Order No. 1 and Imperial Bylaws and will not be allowed inany future parade, civic or otherwise.

Please note the following.SHRINE PARADE REGULATIONS

1. Non-Shriners. Other than the police escort, dignitaries and distinguished guests, only Shriners are permitted in Shrine parades.

12. Enforcement. Parade marshals shall enforce all Shrine parade regulations and they shall report any violators to the Potentate of his Temple. Failure on the part of a Temple Potentate to cooperate with parade marshals shall be reported in writing.

13. Potentate Responsibility. Each Potentate is personally responsible and accountable for knowingly permitting any violation of parade regulations. Temple Potentates are required to review parade regulations with their marshal, the Parade Marshal, and their Unit head.

CIVIC PARADES

Units and/or Clubs that participate in non-Shrine parades may do so only with approval from their Potentate. Should they be requested to participate in the jurisdiction of another temple, they will also need the permission of the Potentate of that Temple. Practice good Shrine etiquette when parading in non-Shrine parades and follow the protocol set up by the host sponsor of the parade.

Non-Shriners are not permitted to participate in Shrine Units and/or Clubs in civic parades.

TEMPLE GOVERNANCE

1. Potentate: The Potentate of each temple is reminded of his individual official responsibility for the operation of the Temple in accordance with the law of the land, Shrine law and the Temple bylaws. He is admonished to carefully review all provision of Shrine law including all provision of this General Order.

ARTICLE 36Temple Units

§ 336.1 Control by Potentate.The Units are a part of the working corps of the Temple and are under the control of the Potentate and must be composed wholly of Nobles.

§ 336.2 Public Exhibitions.(a) Shriners Only. In parades at Temples at annual sessions of The Imperial Council or in

parades or public exhibitions under the auspices of Temples or Shrine associations, only Nobles shall participate.

(b) Potentate Approval. No Temple Unit is permitted to participate in a parade or public exhibition without the express approval of the Potentate.

(c) Outside of Jurisdiction Approval. Public appearances by Units are under the auspices of the Temple with which they are identified and are not permitted in any place outside the Temple’s jurisdiction except with the consent of the Potentate of the Temple having jurisdiction.

(d) No Compensation. Units and their members are prohibited from accepting any reward or compensation for participating in parades and exhibitions.

§ 335.10 Female Organizations.(a) Prohibition. A Temple may not organize, or sponsor, a female unit or any uniformed body of

women.(b) § 336.2. A Temple may not organize, or sponsor, any body of women, or men and women,

purporting to be an organization connected with the Order composed of Nobles and female relatives or requiring such relationship as the prerequisite for membership in the organization.

§ 335.14 Compliance with Shrine Law. A temple or Noble may not violate Shrine Law.


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DECEASED NOBLES REPORTED

IN THE MONTH OF MAY

Trevor BickerstaffeApril 23, 2007

Brampton, OntarioWilliam W. Cockburn

May 12, 2007Willowdale, OntarioHerbert J. Glandfield

May 24, 2007Newmarket, OntarioWilfred A. Hardman

May 14, 2007Oakville, OntarioDavid E. JacksonMay 21, 2007

Burlington, OntarioHorace A JonesMay 16, 2007

Iroquois Falls, OntarioEdward B. Kendall

May 12, 2007Midland, OntarioWilliam LacebyMay 3, 2007

King City, OntarioCyril G. L. RutterMay 12, 2007

Kingston, OntarioT V C SaundersMay 1, 2007

Hamilton, OntarioGeorge P. Semple

May 3, 2007Toronto, Ontario

Noel G. StephensonMay 6, 2007

Barrie, Ontario


IN THE MONTH OF JUNE

Henry W. BurnsJune 24, 2007

Belleville, OntarioRalph H. W. Finch

May 24, 2007Nobleton, Ontario

John D. HobbsFebruary 27, 2007North Bay, Ontario

Otto KlevenMay 25, 2007

Scarborough, OntarioDavid Logan

April 11, 2007Toronto, Ontario

George R. D. LoringJune 25, 2007

Niagara Falls, OntarioIan A. MacDougall

June 27, 2007Foxboro, Ontario

William J. SaundersJune 19, 2007

Thorold, OntarioDonald E. TaylorJune 11, 2007

St. Catharines, OntarioIvan E. Thompson

June 11, 2007Collingwood, Ontario


IN THE MONTH OF JULY

John K. EwenJuly 28, 2007

Etobicoke, OntarioJ.W. Jack HarveyMay 26, 2007

Hamilton, OntarioGraham J. Lowater

July 28, 2007Toronto, Ontario

Leonard L. MenaryJuly 8, 2007

Mississauga, OntarioWilliam E. Phillips

July 11, 2007Don Mills, Ontario

James J. WelshJuly 26, 2007

St. Catharines, Ontario

“ES SELAMU ALEIKUM”We do not lose the ones we loveThey only go before,Where there is everlasting lifeWhere sorrow is no more. . .And there the soul will always liveAnd peace is everywhereWe do not lose the ones we loveGod keeps them in His care.

The deepest sympathy of the Illustrious Potentate, Divan and Noblesof the Rameses Shrine extended to family and friends.

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