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WA WA SHRINEWARBLINGS
M A R C H 2 0 0 6
R E G I N A , S A S K A T C H E W A N , C A N A D A
Potentate’s Message
STAFFPublisher Gerry Hodges
Editor Ron Stankov
Public Relations Richard Brown
Photo Editor Rod Stafford
Finances Doug Osbourne, P.P.
ELECTED DIVANPotentate Gerry Hodges
Chief Rabban Randy Ball
Assistant Rabban Richard Brown
High Priest & Prophet Dave Fairlie
Oriental Guide Don McDougall
Treasurer Doug Osborne, P.P.
Recorder Brent Blanchard
APPOINTED DIVAN
1st Ceremonial Master Bevin Leipert
2nd Ceremonial Master John Clarke
Director Ron McEachern
Marshall Neil Seidler
Captain of the Guard Bill Forrest
Outer Guard Ken Eskdale
APPOINTED OFFICERS
Chaplain Art Hunter
Past Potentate Don Breggs, P.P.
Chief of Staff Mel Douglas
Assistant Chief of Staff Rod Stafford
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WA WA WARBLINGSWa Wa Shriners Regina, Canada
First, I must thank all the Nobility for agreat Installation Banquet and Ball. I espe-cially thank Ill. Sir Dick Gutfriend for lead-ing the Installation, well done the new for-mat worked well. Noble Des Patton for hisfinal Memorial Service, you deserved thestanding ovation. Noble Des has set the barhigh when visiting Nobility tell us that theyhave or are going to copy our memorial serv-
ice. I also thank Ill. Sir Stu MacLachlan forappointing me to the Divan 9 years ago, andLady Pearl for all her support and encourage-ment, we have done this together and it’s notover yet. Hey, what fun with those Clowns,thanks for the makeup and haircut and wewill see you in the “alley.” The big kids hada blast, let’s all have fun this year.
It is indeed an honour to be elected toserve as Potentate of Wa Wa Shriners for2006. I will do my utmost to represent you inall functions of our organization.
Congratulations to Ill Sir Don Beggs for ayear well done. Don’t get lost in those sandtraps outside your back door. Take a welldeserved rest, and we will see you back inharness soon.
The 2006 Wa Wa pin is in support of thekids. I’m the Klown in the middle and thekids holding their crutches high as they winat improving their situation in life. Your con-tinued support of our great philanthropy –Shriners Hospitals for Children and ourPatient Travel Fund is making successes pos-sible. Keep it rolling, Nobles!
After the many years of declining mem-
bership I hope that we can take a serious lookat and a concerted effort to stem the tide andturn this trend around. Other organizationsare doing things to attract attention to them,we need to do the same, and we are going tohelp you do it. We need to attract the youngmen of our communities, with things theylike to do. How better than to invite them toan organization that helps teach them broth-erly love, relief and truth through doing inthe community, and caring for children thatcan not care for themselves.
Replace yourself plus one. If we asShrine-Masons continue to allow CraftLodges to go into darkness or amalgamate,we are endorsing our clubs to the same fate.If you’re reading this and you’re not aShriner, just ask the Noble whose name is onthe mailing label of this Warblings.
Finally, this is our 95th year of Wa WaShriners in this great province, let’s build toour 100th year with a 100% increase inmembership within the next 5 years. I’ll betyou it can be done.
Gerry HodgesPotentate, WA WA Shriners
Editor’s NoteMembership is still the number one topic
around the Shrine. Whatever the problem is inmaintaining our membership, it is very difficultto pinpoint the one cause. The MembershipReport identifies many of the causes for the lossof membership. The report indicates that wemust hold onto our present membership andrecruit new members. This year Wa Wa Shrinersare hosting the Midwest Shrine Associationsummer session. This highly visible session willno doubt have many of the public asking about
the Shrine. Take time to answer the question andtake the opportunity to recruit a new member.
Thanks to Ladies Margaret Bachynski andBetty Eskdale for their assistance on proofread-ing the Warblings. Four more eyes sure helps.
Articles and photos are more then welcomefor inclusion in the Warblings. When writingyour article remember that our proper name isWa Wa Shriners. The word temple (lower case)is defined as a group of Nobles, the word“Centre” has no meaning in Shrine law but is
used commonly to identify a temple’s mainbuilding.
Tn our case the fraternal name is Wa WaShriners. Just remember to never put “Wa Wa”and “Temple” together.
To ensure that your article get published anddoes not get lost, send them directly to [email protected].
Yours in the Faith,Ron StankovEditor
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Chief of Staff Report
Thank you to all who participated in thememorial service and Potentates ball, an excellentshowing. As we approach the summer season of
parades, performances and events, I need your listof events, both for approval and posting for othersto plan their commitments.
The bulk of this article will be on MidwestSummer Session being held in Regina, Aug 10th– 12th, 2006. The WA WA MSA 2006 committeemade its presentation to the 12 shrine centres atthe winter session held in Regina on February 9th– 11th. It was a great success with over 1200rooms committed. Details of the handouts andforms can be found on our website,www.wawashriners.org, under the links to MSA2006. This also contains the booklet we produced,in PDF format, for all to read. These are listed asV1, and will be updated as required.
On the WA WA Shriners side, John Clarke,Chairman – Housing & Registrations will besending out forms and information to the shrineclubs and units, please respond as soon as possi-ble. Rod Stafford will be Acting Chief of Staff WA WA at MSA 2006 and will be sending outforms for parades and competitions. ALL noblesmust be registered to participate in any MSAevent.
The various competition committees havebeen hard at work to put together a great packagefor all, once we start to get feedback on thoseunits attending, they will move into high gear.
We can plot and plan and have great hopes, butit still comes down to manpower, the Noble on theground spending a few hours helping out. All thevarious committees require help, from VIP driversand vehicles to clean up and moving stuff around.As Chairman of Parades and Competitions, Irequire 30 Parade Marshals to man barracks onthe Thursday night parade, a couple of vans ortrucks to move chairs for the reviewing stand andplace/recover parade form up markers. We havepresented our plan and now, over the next fewmonths, we get into the fine tuning. To thosealready committed, I thank you, to others wantingto help, email [email protected] orleave a message at the Shrine Centre.
Mel Douglas, Chief of Staff Chairman, MSA 2006 Parades & Competitions
Recorder’s ReportFrom what I hear, Shriners throughout the
Province had some great New Year’s parties. Iknow for sure the New Year’s bash in Regina wasoutstanding.
Our Annual Meeting and banquet was wellattended and went very well. I’d like to thank theNobility in allowing me to continue to act asyour Recorder. I’ll try hard to do the best job Ican. Congratulations to all the Divan and in par-ticular, our new Potentate, Ill. Sir Gerry Hodgesin being elected and appointed to your new posi-tions. We have a great team this year and with theMidwest Shrine Convention here and all theother “usual” events we have, we’re looking for-ward to a busy, exciting time.
The remainder of the winter (hasn’t it beengreat!) and spring, Units will be practicing hardin preparation for their summer parades andactivities and circus will be here before youknow it.
Membership will continue to be the mostimportant and vital thing we do. Planning andexecution of those plans will be critical to oursuccess, because without new members, nothingelse can be done. Not fund raising, parades, hav-ing fun or most essential of all, helping children.
Direction will be provided by WaWaShriner’s Membership Committee and throughthem to the Shrine Clubs and Unit committees tothe Nobles.
But it’s not committees that sign upCandidates, but Nobles. Individual Nobles whorealize, that for them to belong to a successfulorganization, they need to bring others into thefold. So with that in mind and Ceremonial beinghere before you know it, lets get those applica-tions in.
See you out there!!C.B. (Brent) BlanchardRecorder
WA WA SHRINE CENTRE2065 Hamilton Street, Regina, SK, S4P 2E1
Phone: (306) 569-2294 Fax: (306) 569-3212 Toll Free: 1-866-699-9292Email: Shrine Centre: [email protected]
Warbling: [email protected]: www.wawashriners.org
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Neil Seidler Appointed to Divan
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Neil was actively involved in the Order ofDeMolay, serving as Master Councillor ofRegina Chapter, and has been a member ofAssiniboia Lodge since 1987. Neil is a mem-ber of the Wa Wa Drum Corps and is currentlythe Regina circus chairman.
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Efforts are well underway for 2006. All ven-ues are now set but with some changes from ear-lier reports. Regina has moved their site to theNorthgate Mall following unsuccessful negotia-tions with the Regina Exhibition Board. It isexpected that the change will benefit the RSC asvisibility is super at Northgate. The mall is verysupportive of our efforts there. Saskatoon, for thesame reason, has moved to Credit Union Centrewhere the tent will be put up. The folks out there
have also been most helpful to the club.All other clubs are very busy ensuring anoth-
er very well run circus with even better profitlevels.
Marketing is the main theme for 2006. If wemake circus the thing to do in your community,we can’t fail to eclipse 2005.
What are you doing to promote your circus?Every Noble needs to ask what they can do tohelp. There are lots of jobs, some big — some
small, which need to be done.We must all take care never to say anything
which could be taken as a negative.All Nobles should now be aware that profits
are going to be split 60-40 rather than 75-25.Your club can make good money for your ownneeds.
Circus is a Provincial team effort.Respectively submittedBill Forrest
Schedule 2006DATE CITY
Thursday, May 18 Swift Current — 2 shows — 4:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 20 Moose Jaw — 3 shows — 11:00 a.m., 2:30 p.m., 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 21 Moose Jaw — 1 show — 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 23 North Battleford — 2 shows — 4:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 24 Prince Albert — 2 shows — 4:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m.
Friday, May 26 Regina — 2 shows — 4:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 27 Regina — 3 shows — 11:00 a.m., 2:30 p.m., 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 28 Regina — 1 show — 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 30 Estevan — 3 shows — 9:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, June 1 Yorkton — 3 shows — 10:30 a.m., 4:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 3 Saskatoon — 3 shows — 11:00 a.m., 2:30 p.m., 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 4 Saskatoon — 2 shows — 1:00 p.m., 4:30 p.m
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WaWa Shrine DonationsNovember 19, 2005 to February 21, 2006
P.C.M. (Permanent ContributingMembership)Tom FultonMichael SpurgeonNorman KerrLes GerhardtKeith CasewellNorman TaylorTorrens FultonBruce MarlinC. Duncan Elliott
V.C.M. (Voluntary ContributingMember)$100 Million ClubNorman KieselFrank WiddifieldBevin Leipert
Donations to Shriners HospitalsJoan DudleyGwendoline M. WrightDonald & Irene JacksonDonald RennieNorman KieselDuane MigowskyHilda GrantMr. & Mrs. T. WallaceEvan & Mary GoransonDick & Elaine GutfriendBradley BarlowEdith C. BernardJohn WilbrahamPhyllis ScottVi LeginWayne & Elaine KnibbsCameron & Jane KerrDoreen BrownMurray & Selena McGillivrayDonald & Oliveen GoransonFlorence MonteithMaye WallaceJohn D. Lee & Judy HenryArthur WallaceTed & Edna HearnAlex & Beryl ShieldsMerle Brandvold
WaWa Shrine PatientTransportation Fund DonationsDirectors StaffMoosomin Chapter #113 O.E.S.Unity-Kilwinning Lodge #73Excelsior Chapter No. 21, O.E.S.Divan DonationIndian Head Steel BandCypress ShrineCypress Shrine Ladies AuxiliaryNorth Battleford O.E.S.Wyn-El-Wa Shrine Club
Moose Jaw EquestrianSaskatoon Shrine Motor PatrolKamsack & District Donor’s ChoiceGull Lake & District Donor’s ChoiceUnited Way of ReginaSaskatoon Motor PatrolMaple Creek & District Donor’s
ChoiceRegina Ladies AuxiliaryEdam & District Board of TradeWed. Nite Bridge ClubUnity-Kilwinning Lodge #73Past Potentates AssociationDrill Corps LadiesWascana Lodge No. 2 A.F. & A.M.Denis & Irene HurrellHarry & Joanne ZummackRegina Ladies AuxiliaryUnity-Kilwinning Lodge #73Joseph K. Waddell, Jr.Carrot River Valley Shrine ClubRichard BrownLes TendlerNorman & Joyce CookDonald & Elaine LowBrian & Barbara GreenGeorge & Verla SmithDavid & Ferne HuttonHarry & Judy MooreMel DouglasDon BeggsHeather BeggsJennie MoscovitchCharles & Vera McNeilEric KaufenbergMary BrownRoy & Mary LivesleyGlenn DalrympleBruce M. SmithBill & Carolyn RuehlenLloyd CeaserClaude DobsonA. James ReidEli KilmisterEvelyn ChildsHugh & Stella HarriesHelen McInnisAlexander N. CameronGord & Pat BergBlaine & Betty MartinGrant & Margaret McKenzieHarvey & Helen LewisCharles & Rose McCarthyArnold & Jackie KrollAustin HamiltonMarian & Jack HagemeisterRobert ClacksonIngi & Valdine BjornsonPBI Staff Association
John & Janet ZondervanKen & Helen McInnisJohn & Helen BrownJohn H. GrismerLarry & Shirley WightmanBill & Jan ForrestWilliam & Martha MadinErnie OstromDon ShawGerry HodgesRoger HodgesPearl HodgesKaren CatterallIola AddieRandy BallAudrey ColhounWilliam R. ThackerAubrey & Mavis MarcotteDr. Derek HaworthRobert & Juanita PorterMary StoreyDr. & Mrs. Les ChasmarRichard W. WarrenKeith CasewellF. W. CatterallJohn & Louise SutherlandGordon & Jessie PinchesHugh & Elizabeth HauserBorden & Margaret BachynskiGlen & Shirley BoughtonHelen BeckMorley MunnRodney & Janice StaffordEarl NicholsonD. R. OsborneLena GilbertsonDel & Lorette OttenbreitJ. S. MacLachlanDick & Alice TatarynGrant & Diane BilleckBennie & Doris SteneStanley GardinerJohn & Maria SopotykHoward & Dorothy YoungF. W. CatterallJohn & Shirley HarveyOlive HeinDon BeggsElsie M. FordHerbert & Margaret CobbBlaine & Betty MartinW. Earl SmithGerald ThrelfallJo KieselNorman KieselLeola MacDonaldAlan BachynskiDorothy C. MannKen Eskdale
Vern BootyLorette ShawJack WebbJoyce StadnickDon CribbsElizabeth BookerSheila FultonVictor M. BoyachekJackie SmithRonald W. HealRay & Nancy KingAllen O. CameronJim MackayBlaine & Betty MartinLillian M. PoplackTom FultonDonald H. OnclinDon BeggsLeon & Marnie PlewisK. W. & G. S. HarrisonAnne KeithBernard KellerDon Osman & Joan WassillMerv BodnerDr. F. H. BeaPaul ArnasonWm. KelbeckMurray SmithE. GrunowE. RozdelsaGlen SquiresA. VyvyanB. DegelmanG. GriffithsT. & K. RaycroftEdwin TomblinJ. & S. PillipowIda BoleEugene MiskiwJim IsbisterMervin WarobaBill WallinAndrew McGillivrayDonald G. ScheidtGrant DrysdaleAnne BoeseJohn ClarkeJohn ClarkeDave FairlieBevin LeipertDon McDougallBrent BlanchardDon & Heather BeggsGerry & Pearl HodgesGerry HodgesMel DouglasE. G. BerryereSylvia BerryereDon & Irene Cribbs
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WaWa Shrine Donations con’tNovember 19, 2005 to February 21, 2006
WaWa 2005-2006 Cash Calendar Report
Calendar WinnersJanuary 2006
Margaret SpicerHank & Marion GerlachHope HamiltonJoyce B. MillerAlice D. RobsonErnest J. SchenherBarrie NowellShelley NicholIvan & Lois FillmoreKen & Bonnie McDougallJoe RennickWilliam RennickBorden & Margaret BachynskiDorlas J. Running
Neil & Stella MathesonS. Z. HandelGary & Carol FillmoreBea MilouxBill & Ruth BattyGeorge & Flo UrsuRoy & Mary LivesleyRon & Beth TarrJim & Dorothy NixonGrace TownsendJerrold & Merla BeckermanJo CampbellBill & Jan ForrestJean M. Carroll
Eleanor & Bill HeenanJudy MorrisonDavid & June JohnstonIvis P. YoungDonald C. FleggKen & Helen McInnisKen & Joyce CunninghamJ. Y. EvansGrant & Marjorie DrysdaleSuresh RamS. Clare & Pat PhillipsDonald NakoneshnyHelen DrewCharles & Justina Hutchinson
Blaine & Betty MartinDonald RennieDonald & Elaine LowGlenn DalrympleRod & Shirley BurnettDon RobertsonBill & Lynn JohnstoneNeil & Stella MathesonLarry & Joan EldstromKenneth & Vivian LuskLeslie A. W. Guthrie
I would like say a hearty thanks to all theShriners and their Ladies along with the Jobies whotook part in the 2005/06 Cash Calendar program.We had another banner year.
We had eight Shrine Clubs who sold out theircalendar allotment and this represents 50% of allthe Shrine Clubs.
When all the money and ticket stubs were in wehad sold 3,285 calendars which left 214 unsold.There have been a number of you that indicated tome that we would put out a special effort next year
to sell the 3,500 calendars that we purchase. Greatstuff.
The gross sales for 2005 was $65,720.00, whichreturned 413,144.00 to the Shrine Clubs and$28,806.00 to the Shrine Centre.
As you see this project is an excellent moneymaker for the Philanthropy and it doesn’t take thatmuch effort to sell them so lets all pitch in for nextyear. Remember, the person who brought a calen-dar this year will very likely buy one next year sokeep his name on your list and who knows he may
have a friend that wants one.Once again, we are planning for the 2006/07
Calendar Program so include us in your plans, andremember to have a new Unit picture taken for thecalendar.
Thanks again for all your support and I will belooking forward to working with you again nextyear.
Yours in the FaithNoble Gord Berg
Wayne Hertzog — Regina BeachLorne Hoffman — SaskatoonJan McDougall — SaskatoonGary B. Clarke — MelfortBev Mohr — ReginaCarol Wylie — SaskatoonSam Boychuk — Maple CreekStan & Madison Sandomirsky — SaskatoonJack Batty — AssiniboiaScott McMann — Moose JawDale Rings — Melfort
Louis Marcil — Moose JawSue Smith — SaskatoonGord Harrower — Indian HeadGrant Forsyth — AlamedaMichael Demofsky — WhitewoodLaurie Brockman-Fairlie — SaskatoonShelley Wilson & Robert Holben — SaskatoonPhyllis Cooke — ReginaWill Stacey — SaskatoonBetty Reardon — Calgary, ABWm. M. Wallin — Wadena
Larry Haas — YorktonNadine Royal — ReginaGlen Radloff — MelfortMary Stephenson — Croonbrook, BCTracy Glessing — WadenaBus Hillyard — ReginaCarol Todosichuk — KamsackCarol Todosichuk — KamsackCarol Wylie — Saskatoon
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WaWa EventsMarch 2006
12 Battlefords SC Regular Meeting
20 Divan Meeting Regina
24-26 Shrine Curling Moose Jaw
24 Weyburn Lodge Annual Table Lodge 6:30 p.m.
27 Ladies Regular Meeting 1400 Shrine Centre
30 PASC Meeting Prince Albert
April 2006
6 Past Potentates Dinner Regina
9 BSC Regular Meeting
15 Warblings Cut-Off
24 Ladies Regular Meeting 1400 Shrine Centre
24 Divan Meeting Regina
27 PASC Meeting Prince Albert
28 Ladies Aux. Spring Feast Regina Shrine Club
May 2006
18 Swift Current — 2 shows — 4:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m.
20 Moose Jaw — 3 shows — 11:00 a.m., 2:30 p.m., 7:00 p.m.
21 Moose Jaw — 1 show — 2:00 p.m.
23 North Battleford — 2 shows — 4:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m.
24 Prince Albert — 2 shows — 4:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m.
25 Divan Meeting & Stated Session
26 Regina — 2 shows — 4:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m.
27 Regina — 3 shows — 11:00 a.m., 2:30 p.m., 7:00 p.m.
28 Regina — 1 show — 2:00 p.m.
29 Ladies Dinner Meeting
30 Estevan — 3 shows — 9:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m.
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WaWa Events con’tJune 2006
1 Yorkton — 3 shows — 10:30 a.m., 4:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m.
3 Saskatoon — 3 shows — 11:00 a.m., 2:30 p.m., 7:00 p.m.
4 Saskatoon — 2 shows — 1:00 p.m., 4:30 p.m.
9-10 Wa Wa Ceremonial
10 Ladies Aux. Ceremonial Breakfast
10 Ladies Aux. Ceremonial Lunch
15-17 Grand Lodge Prince Albert
24 Parade 1030
24-25 Ladies Aux. Hot Dog Sale — Canadian Tire North
25 Weyburn & District SC BBQ Weyburn
29 PASC Meeting & BBQ Prince Albert
July 2006
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18 SCSC BBQ Swift Current
26 Concert in the Park 1800 Medicine Hat
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WaWa Events con’tAugust 2006
5 Buffalo Days Parade Regina
9-12 Midwest Regina
10-12 MSA Summer Session Regina
19 Warblings Cut-Off
22 Parade Lethbridge
September 2006
9-10 Ladies Aux. Hot Dog Sale Cdn. Tire East — Regina
21 Divan Meeting & Stated Session Saskatoon
25 Ladies Aux. Get Acquainted Dinner TBA — Regina
28 PASC Meeting Prince Albert
October 2006
7 PASC Octoberfest Prince Albert
14 Pote’s Event Moose Jaw
18 Pote’s Event Swift Current
26 PASC Meeting Prince Albert
27 Ladies Aux. Octoberfest Regina Shrine Club
30 Ladies Aux. Regular Meeting 1400 Shrine Centre
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Membership Report
2006 Membership Awards
Membership is the responsibility of everyShriner. The noted English author HermanMELVILLE once said: “We cannot live only forourselves. A thousand fibres connect us to our fel-low man.” We, as Shriners, being a member of theWorld’s Oldest Fraternity - the Masonic Family,must not only look internally to help ourselves butare encouraged to also look externally to help theMasonic order in providing candidates for their andour continuance.
During 2005, your Membership Committeeparticipated in three successful Temple sponsoredevents involving membership presentations, as wellas attending to matters relative to Membership.Although our main objective of having an AnnualIncrease of 1% in the net Membership of Wa WaShrine Centre, was not obtained, success wasachieved as statistically outlined hereunder.
Creation - 33 - increase of 6 (22%) over 2004(27) (goal was 8% of Membership?)
Restorations - 13 - increase of 3 (30%) over2004 (10) (goal was 20% )
Demits - 19 - decrease of 6 (30%) from 2004(25) (goal was 10% reduction))
Suspensions - 37 - increase of 1 (.0275%) over2004 (goal was 10% reduction)
Deaths - 44 - increase of 3 (.075%) over 2004During 2004, The total loss in membership was
65 Nobles (.0534% of Membership - 1222) During 2005, The total loss in membership was
54 Nobles (.0462% of Membership - 1168)The net loss in membership shows a net gain
in loss reduction of .0072%.One category (Death) is uncontrollable. Our
initiatives regarding Creations and Restorations aresatisfactory to good but we will continue to strive
for better. Demits and Suspensions are of a con-cern. Success was achieved in reducing the numberof demits in 2005, and we we hope to reduce thisnumber again in 2006. Of concern is the number ofmembers being suspended annually - 36 in 2004and 37 in 2005, a total of 73 in two years with only23 members restored in the same two years. Hadthis not have occurred, an increase in our Temple’sMembership of approx 30 members would resultedover the two years. Your Membership Committeewill concentrate on reducing suspensions andincreasing restorations, and the help of all nobles issolicited in this venture.
10 Clubs produced the 33 new Nobles whoseages range from 20 to 78 years, the average being47.75 yrs of age.
Certificates of Appreciation have been award-ed to the 24 “Top Line” signers of MembershipApplications. The efforts of these nobles is greatlyappreciated in assisting to create the total of 33 newmembers during 2005. Their participation in ourMembership program includes them in the activi-ties of the International Shrine Membership Year,June 1st., 2005 to June 10, and will assist ourTemple in meeting the quota of 42 new and 14restored members as set by our Imperial ShrineHeadquarters. The “Top Line” signers were:
Noble’s Keith BIRD, Brent BLANCHARD,Otto BOETTCHER, John BOOKER, Bill BOTT,John P. BROOKS, Ernest BUTZ, Mehmet DOK-MECI, Dave FAIRLIE, Brian FARRIES, FrancisHESTER, Gerry HODGES, Pat HUTCHISON, AlJAENEN, Bill JOHNSTONE, Greg MAR-CYNIUK, Vernon McLEAN, David POLACHEK,Bill THORN, Gordon WILES, MurrayWILLIAMS, , and Ill. Sirs Don BEGGS, Dave
HOUSTON (P.P.) and Stu MacLACHLAN(P.P.)During our Temple’s Annual Meeting held on
Jan. 21st., 2006, Ill. Sir Don BEGGS presented hisPotentate’s Membership Awards for 2005 in theform plaques to the following Shrine clubs for“Precentage increase in Membership relevant totheir Membership.”
For the most candidates - Wyn-El-Wa (18Nobles - 3 new members),
2nd place in candidates - Prince Albert (18Nobles - 2 new members),
3rd place in candidates - Moosomin (20 Nobles- 2 new members) and
Regina Shrine Club for “Their Incentive in pro-ducing the most (10) Candidates at the 2005Ceremonials.”
Ill. Sir. Gerry HODGES, in honouring theGrand Lodge of Saskatchewan A.F. & A.M. 100thAnniversary, has issued an edict that any Noblewho has been suspended for Non Payment of Duescan be reinstared for $100.00. Any questions per-taining to reinstating a suspended Noble is to bedirected to our recorder, Noble Brent BLAN-CHARD, Phone 569-2294, or (email) [email protected]
The 2006 Membership year has begun and allNobles are asked to participate. Cost of joining is$225.00 which includes the annual Temple Dues.Applications for Membership are to be sent to ourTemple by MAY 10th., 2006 for processing for theJune Ceremonial to be held in Regina on June 9thand 10th., 2006
Respectfully SubmittedStu MacLACHLAN, P.P.
Membership Chairman
Pins to be presented in 200650 YEARS PINSReginald Bing-Wo — ReginaAlice Ferris — ReginaAlex Guy — ReginaDerek Haworth — CalgaryFrancis Prentice — SaskatoonFloyd Rousell — CalgarySidney Schantz — Moose JawDonald Scheidt — Luseland35 YEARS PINST. Ballantyne — Prince AlbertS. N. Cameron — SaskatoonGary Jones — Crane ValleyLorne Kingston — Swift CurrentJ. Mandziak — YorktonJ. E. Moore — ReginaG. W. McIvor — Makota
E. J. McManus — YorktonR. McNutt — Moose JawJ. Nixon — ReginaW. R. Perry — ReginaJ. A. Pickard — Crane ValleyM. Rusnak — YorktonJ. E. Smith — St. Albert, ABR. J. Stankov — ReginaL. B. Waithe — ReginaWm. Wiwchar — SaskatoonW. S. Zarry — WeyburnK. C. Ziegler — Saskatoon25 YEARS PINSDonald Atchison — SaskatoonIngi Bjornson — SaskatoonMarvin Burk — Ft. McMurray, ABMurray Cheyne — BattlefordIver Clifton — Swift Current
Donald Costain — AssiniboiaElwood DoddsKenneth Duguid — Winnipeg, MBWm. C. Fitzsimmons — SaskatoonBill Forrest — ReginaTom Fulton — ReginaGarth Haack — ReginaKenneth Harrison — ReginaGerry Hodges — ReginaDonald Horncastle — ChelanMerlin Hungerford — EstonRonald Hutchinson — Prince AlbertEdward Lee — SaskatoonLouis Lintick — Prince AlbertRobert Little — Swift CurrentDonald McDonald — SaskatoonMervin McLean — ReginaEugene Myskiw — Lanigan
Peter Nielsen — DubucMervin Ozirny — MelvilleJ. Derek Punshon — SaskatoonVernon Reaburn — ReginaRay Reeder — Swift CurrentWilliam Ruehlen — YorktonW. Keith Setter — Pickering, ONJohn E. Smith — CochinClark Snufstead — StrongfieldGarnet Speer — BattlefordJames Tunison — ReginaW. Watson Walker — Qualicum
Beach, BCRichard Warren — Swift CurrentRobert Watson — Swift CurrentRobert Wilson — ReginaDave Zacharias — Swift Current
Masonic Family
It is written, “Formerly, through the periods ofthe Middle Ages, masonry carved its records uponpublic buildings, in the tracery of the cathedralwindows and the ornamentation of the palaces.”Freemasonry of today is content to devote itself towork of acts of kindness, charity, leadership train-ing and in them finds its highest praise and reward.
This year we celebrate the 100th anniversaryof the Grand Lodge of Saskatchewan. This marksa once-in-a- lifetime milestone that few fraterni-ties can have enjoyed. One hundred years ago, agroup of Master Masons saw the opportunity andthe necessity for forming a Grand Lodge inSaskatchewan. The Shrine Masons of Wa WaShriners want to celebrate this occasion, not as anend to a century of challenge and accomplish-ments, but as a beginning of a new century withchallenges and accomplishments yet to be ful-filled.
The history of these great institutions is punc-tuated by the vision of men who were committedto striving to improve themselves through theideals of Freemasonry. It was the visionary leader-ship of our Grand Lodge Officers throughout theyears that we celebrate today. Their decision toform the Grand Lodge has allowed us to celebratethis year and to spread the fraternity throughoutthe province. They have been men of stature anddetermination, focused on the ideals of Masonry.We point with pride to Ill Sir Pat Campbell, and IllSir Stu MacLachlan who have served as MostWorshipful Grand Master and Potentate of Wa WaShriners.
The future challenge will be to adapt to achanging world. We are sure that the GrandLodge of Saskatchewan will meet this challengewith new energy and renewed dedication. AsShrine Masons we have long supported our vari-
ous Blue Lodges and will continue to do so in thefuture. As Masons we must accept the challenge,to strengthen our Lodges, by sharing the Masonicbrotherhood with other good men. We must alsomake the public aware of the good work ofFreemasonry in your community and throughoutthe province. Be proud of your accomplishments.
Brethren, let us go forward for whatever mayawait us, with the positive assurance that withinour institution of Freemasonry, we find those prin-ciples of undying truth, justice and love, by whichour hearts are cemented together, not only to sur-vive and prosper for another 100 years, but also toimprove the lives of masons by strengthening thebridge of understanding, compassion and provid-ing opportunities for all of the brotherhood.
Noble Don McDougallOriental GuideWa Wa Shriners
100th Anniversary — Grand LodgeExtraordinary Occasions and Joyous Celebration
Shrine Ladies We’re Saving A Space For You At the Midwest 2006 Summer Session
Regina, Saskatchewan CanadaThursday, August 10th
A VIP Brunch will be held in the historic and beautifully restored Hotel Saskatchewan at 12:00 noon. The brunch willbe followed by a tour of the recently renovated Government House. This is a change from previous years when a brunchwas held on Saturday. Dress for the brunch is casual.
Friday, August 11th
The Ladies Luncheon will be an opportunity for all ladies attending MSA 2006 to experience Saskatchewan’s hospital-ity. The luncheon will be held 12:00 noon, at the headquarters Delta Hotel and Convention Centre, and will include food,fellowship and special entertainment.
There will be no marketplace this year but all registrants will receive a list of notable gift shops and shopping areasthroughout the city.
The Shrine-a-rama Friday evening will be open to all registered Nobles and Ladies and features “A Taste ofSaskatchewan”, in food and entertainment.
Please remind your Noble to register early to assist with our planning.
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Wa Wa Ladies AuxiliaryWe would like to wish everyone a very
happy New Year and we are anticipatinganother fun filled, busy year. We finished offlast year with a successful Cash Raffle inNovember and a profit of $1,005.00 was madeand donated to the Wa Wa Shrine PatientTransportation Fund. Also in November, ourChristmas party was held with the Gourmet
Club doing an awesome job of catering. It wasgreat fun.
The Ladies Auxiliary assisted Wa WaShriners at the Wascana Childrens’ Christmasparty by making and distributing gift bags tothe kids. The children thoroughly enjoyedthem.
Our Annual Meeting and Luncheon was
held in January at the Royal United ServicesInstitute in Regina and the following newExecutive for 2006 was installed:
President Margaret Bachynski, PastPresident Mary Bennett, Honorary PresidentPearl Hodges, 1st Vice President DelphineBachynski, 2nd Vice President BeverleyDonbrook, Treasurer Mervine Trimble andSue Butz, Recording Secretary ElaineGutfriend and Corresponding SecretaryYvette Blanchard.
Elsewhere in this Warblings Issue is ourCalendar of Events for 2006. We are lookingforward to participating in Ceremonial withour Ladies Breakfast and Luncheon and theMid West Summer Convention. We of coursehave coming up, our Cash Raffle, SpringFeast, Circus activities, Hot Dog Sales, getAquainted Dinner, Octoberfest and our annu-al Christmas Party.
We’re expecting another busy and fun year.Yvette Blanchard,Corresponding Secretary
BOUQUETS TOTHE LADIES
A very big THANK YOU goes out to the allthe Ladies of the Regina Auxiliary Members.
In support and help during the 2005 CashRaffle. I’m proud to see that after all the expos-es paid out we were able to donate $1,005.00 tothe Children’s Transportation Fund in Dec.For the out of town members the WINNERSWERE:
Mary Bennett $700.00Vinessa West $300.00Ron Heal $200.00
I felt that this project went very well.Submitted by;Delphine Bachynski
CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2005DATE EVENTJanuary 28, 2005 Chili Night Shrine Ctr.January 31, 2005 Regular Meeting 2 p.m. Shrine Ctr.February 28, 2005 Regular Meeting 2 p.m. Shrine Ctr.March 28, 2005 (Easter Monday) Regular Meeting 2 p.m. Shrine Ctr. April to November Holiday Money Tree Raffle April 22, 2005 Spring Feast (Happy Hour ) Shrine Ctr.April 25, 2005 Regular Meeting 2 p.m. Shrine Ctr. May 21, 2005 Ted & Edna Hearn’s Anniversary Shrine Centre May 27, 28 2005 Regina Shrine Circus (4:30 and 7:30 shows each day) (Prepare Vouchers, man phones, Make sandwiches and
prepare tickets for Reserved Section)May 30, 2005 Dinner Meeting June 10-11 2005 Ceremonial- Yorkton, Sask.September 2005 To be Announced Hot Dog Sale- Canadian Tire North September 26 2005 Get Acquainted Dinner- October 14, 2005 Octoberfest/craft sale ( Happy Hour)October 31, 2005 (Halloween) Regular Meeting 2 p.m. Shrine November 28, 2005 Christmas Party
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Daughters of the Nile
Daughters of the NileAnqet Temple No. 123
“TEN CHANCES TO GET AWAY”RAFFLE WINNERCruise to Alaska
Lauren WileyBiggar, Saskatchewan
Draw made January 4, 2006
A successful Bazaar and Tea, to celebrateSaskatchewan’s Centennial, was held onOctober 29th at the Shrine Centre by themembers of Anqet Temple No. 123,Daughters of the Nile. Queen Sharon Hester,Maple Creek and Princess Royal HelenLewis, Moose Jaw, greeted guests upon theirarrival.
Individual tables were decorated with avariety of center pieces and guest enjoyed
coffee or tea and saskatoon pie with ice-cream, as a tribute to Saskatchewan pioneers.Guest were able to purchase items from sev-eral bazaar tables and a bake table, in additionto raffle tickets on a kitchen hamper and bath-room hamper, as well as a hand-crochetedafghan made by Princess Elaine Foley. Themembers of Aurora Club, Kindersley-Rosetown-Biggar area, also provided a bazaartable of hand-crafted items. All items for sale
were donated by Nile members.General conveners for the bazaar and tea
were Princess Helen Lewis and Princess KayBlydo, Swift Current. Proceeds for this proj-ect were raised for the Convalescent ReliefFund and Convalescent Endowment Fund forthe Children at the Canadian Shrine Hospital.
Submitted byAudry Forrest, PQPublicity Chairman
Queen Sharon Hester and Princess Royal Helen Lewis welcome guests.
Guest enjoy saskatoon pie and ice cream.
What Job’s Daughters Is …It is an organization for young women between the ages of 11 and 20 whoare related to Master Masons.
It is religious in character.
It teaches love of country and obedience to its laws.
It teaches respect for parents and elders.
It teaches love of home.
It prepares young women for domestic, civic, business, religious, fraternaland social activities.
What a Job’s Daughter Is … NotIt is not a religious or a creed.
It is not a political organization.
It is not a charity organization.
It is not organized for profit.
It dictates to no member as to her beliefs, either religious or secular.
It is not a secret society as it does not conceal its existence.
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Hospital Committee Report Divan January 2006Period January 1, 2006 to January 31, 2006
Clubs & Patient Trips Booked to date:Parkland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Regina. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Saskatoon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Moose Jaw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Estevan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Battlefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Indian Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Prince Albert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Swift Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TOTAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Number of trips to hospitals to date:Montreal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Twin Cities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Cincinnati . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Philadelphia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spokane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TOTAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Costs to dateBooked Air Accomm. Ground Travel Misc.$9,799.96 $ $ $
Total dollars to date .....................$9,799.96
So lets remember our logoShriners — Having Fun — And Helping Kids
Respectively submittedKen McInnis
In MemoriamCharles David Busse Age: 60394 Powell CrescentSwift Current, SK S9H 4L7Deceased: November 24, 2005Initiated: June 11, 1988
Cyril Ray Shooter Age: 90301-3105 Hillsdale StreetRegina, SK S4S 7K8Deceased: November 27, 2005Initiated: June 13, 1987
Walter Henry Storey Age: 86211-1700 Main Street EastSaskatoon, SK S7H 5S1Deceased: November 25, 2005Initiated: June 23, 1967
William Arnold Edwards Age: 891203-730 Spadina CrescentSaskatoon, SK S7K 4H7Deceased: December 5, 2005Initiated: May 31, 1958
David Krowchenko Age: 57Box 85Tisdale, SK S0E 1T0Deceased: December 11, 2005Initiated: June 14, 2003
Elwin Maxie Schneikart Age: 63Box 22Crane Valley, SKDeceased: December 20, 2005Initiated: June 10, 1995
Ray Hellings Age: 80Box 901Moose Jaw, SK S6H 4P6Deceased: September 20, 2005Initiated: June 12, 1999
Anders Bernard Norman Aschim Age: 83402-2213 Adelaide Street EastSaskatoon, SK S7J 0J6Deceased: January 3, 2006Initiated: June 23, 1967
Robert Iver Evans Age: 73307-1130 Radway Street NorthRegina, SK S4X 4J5Deceased: January 8, 2006Initiated: June 26, 1965
Donald Douglas Age: 91201-11 Coteau Avenue NorthWeyburn, SK S4H 1M9Deceased: 2005Initiated: January 20, 1949
Mervin Carey Age: 77109-636 Heritage LaneSaskatoon, SK S7H 5P9Deceased: February 9, 2006Initiated: June 19, 1970
William Bruce Hamel Cooke Age: 704441 Acadia DriveRegina, SK S4S 4T5Deceased: February 11, 2006Initiated: June 15, 1974
John Robert Metcalfe Age: 71188 Plainsview DriveRegina, SK S4S 6L2Deceased: February 13, 2006Initiated: June 15, 1974
Jean Louis Lee Age: 833 Bayview Drive SWCalgary, AB T2V 3N7Deceased: February 3, 2006Initiated: June 13, 1958
Michael Daniel Whiting Age: 71Box 7286Saskatoon, SK S7K 4J2Deceased: February 14, 2006Initiated: June 15, 1996
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Clubs & UnitsWa Wa Pipes & Drums
Wa Wa Drum Corps
The band emerged from 2005 after a verysuccessful year (18 performances) and a partic-ularly good last month. Once again PastPotentate Gerry Armsworthy and his Lady Irmadid a fantastic job with the Highland ChristmasDinner along with the “volunteers” appointedfrom the bands men and their respective Ladies.As is the tradition, the dinner was a completesell-out.
A week later, we had our own ChristmasParty. Noble Norm Schwager and Son providinga delicious fare. A special Santa Claus was inattendance in the person of Casey Stone, a suc-cessful local singer, who led us in song followed
by closing solos.The band began the New Year learning our
new tunes in preparation for the competition atthe August Mid-West.
Then, on February 11, came the sad news ofthe sudden passing of our Pipe Major, NobleBruce Cooke. Losing our leader, was like a reg-iment losing its Colonel. If there ever was a Manfor All Seasons, it was Bruce. He was a husband,father, sailor, pilot, submariner, diver, musician,bag piper, professor and engineer. An ever-cheerful inspiring Leader once patient teacher,Bruce held high the Torch of Life. The followingpoem by Sir Henry Newbolt best explains.
There’s a breathless hush in the close to-nightTen to make and the match to win —
A bumping pitch and a blinding light,An hour to play and the last man in.
And it’s not for the sake of a ribboned coat,Or the selfish hope of a season’s fame,
But his Captain’s hand on his shoulder smote“Play up! play up! and play the game!”
The sand of the desert is sodden red, —Red with the wreck of a square that broke; —
The Gatling’s jammed and the colonel dead,And the regiment blind with dust and smoke.
The river of death has brimmed his banks,And England’s far, and Honour a name,
But the voice of a schoolboy rallies the ranks,“Play up! play up! and play the game!”
This is the word that year by yearWhile in her place the School is set
Every one of her sons must hear,And none that hears it dare forget.
This they all with a joyful mindBear through life like a torch in flame,
And falling fling to the host behind —“Play up! play up! and play the game!”
Respectfully submittedGraham Bradley.
Vitai Lampada
The End:Drum Corps performed their final show for incoming
Potentate Ill Sir Gerry Hodges on January 21st 2006, &received a standing ovation.
We have a busy year ahead as we start planning a brandnew show and gear up for M.S.A.
Mark your calendars for our Pasta Nite on March30th,2006 and Lobster Nite May 13th,2006. Both nights
are sell outs so be sure to get your tickets early from anyDrum Corps member.
Drum Corps Executive for 2006:President Roy GaebelV.President Marlow SmithSecretary Bill SmithTreasurer Gord RubinLieutenant Don McDougall
Respectfully submittedRoy Gaebel.
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Battlefords Shrine Club
Carrot River Valley Shrine Club
President Noble John Friedenstab and our new Mascot.
The Battlefords Shrine Club heldtheir monthly meeting on Saturday,February 11th, 2006 at the IonicLodge, preceded by a supper with ourLadies present. President Noble JohnFriedenstab unveiled a baby elephantcompletely dressed in Shrine Regaliato be our mascot for the year.
A report presented by our CircusChairman Noble Keith Bater indicatedwe are gearing up for the upcomingcircus. Our Unit Chairman NobleWally Bayne presented our itineraryfor the upcoming year. All indicationsare that we will have a very busy yearfor the Drums and Flags. Our Tea
Chairman Noble Darryl Leedahl madea report on our Annual Tea and hassuggested alternatives that mayinvolve youth groups in our communi-ty. We had a discussion regardingattending the Ceremonial and Mid-West. We hope to have a full contin-gent at both events. Following ourmeeting, we had a social that was wellreceived. Our President, Noble JohnFriedenstab titled this event ourValentine’s Levee. The social wasenjoyed by all.
Submitted byNoble John WelykochyPublicity Chairman
November’s meeting of theCarrot River Valley Shrine washeld at Tisdale at Chicken Delighton Sunday, November 27, 2005.There were 38 members and visi-tors present, including PotentateIllustrious Sir Don Beggs, andChief Rabban, Noble GerryHodges, Oriental Guide, NobleBevin Liepert, and Marshall,Noble John Clarke.
Following breakfast,Illustrious Sir Don Beggs andLiason Officer Bevin Liepertinstalled the officers for theCarrot River Valley Shrine Club.Noble Liepert read the Shrinerscreed.
Noble Barry Reid - PresidentNoble Bill Bott - Vice
PresidentNoble Paul Van Oene -
SecretaryNoble Frank Snorro -
TreasurerNoble Reid thanked the mem-
bership and assumed thePresidents Chair and carried onwith the meeting. The CD re:membership. Invite you to join tobe ordered from Wa Wa Centre.
Noble Les Hayward movedthat we hold our Rose Day onJune 6, 2006. Seconded by NobleMonsees. Noble Hayward toorder 1000 dozen roses.
Illustrious Sir Don Beggscommented on and commendedthe CRV Club on their successfulRose days. He also thanked theclub for hosting the Shrine Golfthis past summer, and for theirparticipation in the variousparades for Centennial. He askedall clubs to enter their units in theParade for Mid-West on June 9and 10, 2006. Also, be sure towatch for the Shrine entries in theGrey Cup Parade. He thanked theclub for their participation inhelping with the Circus in P.A.Also we are reminded of theannual meeting and the MemorialService (Black Camel) onJanuary 21, 2006.
The Potentate also presented a25-year pin to Noble McIntosh,and a gift for the outgoingPresident, Noble Caithcart. LadyRuth Caithcart accepted the giftin his absence. He also presentedmedallions to Nobles Les andNevelle Hayward for attendingCeremonial.
Noble Reid presented theDivan Members with CarrotRiver Valley Shriners hats.
Next meeting to be held at theMelfort Curling Club on January29, 2006 at 10 a.m.
Respectfully submittedPaul Van Oene.
Illustrious Sir Don Beggs installing Nobles Barry Reid, Bill Bott, Paul VanOene and Frank Snorro.
Illustrious Sir Don Beggs, presentation of 25-year pin to Noble AlMcIntosh.
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Moose Jaw Shrine Club
Moosomin Shrine Club
2006 Officers & Directors
Front Row (L-R): Darrel Conard,Jim Garner, Earl Swahm (President),Bill Johnstone, Stan Boyko (PastPresident), and Bob Patterson(Treasurer).
Back Row (L-R): Orville Brownlee,Ron Sparkes, Peter Lapointe(Secretary), Andy Filluel, Steve Sydia,Gord Shabbits (1st Vice-President),Jim Martin, and Scott McMann (2ndVice-President).
Front Row (L-R) Don Middleton, Vice President; Ray Norgan, President;Don Osman, Past President. Back Row (L-R) Allan Cameron, Director; Morgan Adam, Treasurer; 2005Potentate Ill. Don Beggs; Ron McKay, Secretary.Missing George Smith Director (In the sunny south)
(L-R) Ray Norgan, President; Ron McKay, Secretary; Don Middleton,Director; Morgan Adam, Treasurer; Allan Cameron, Director; DonOsman, Past President. Missing George Smith, Director.
Here is Ill. Sir Don Beggs installing 2006 officers of Mossomin Shrine Club
T-Bird PatrolOur annual Christmas party was held at the United Services
Institute with members & wives and widows in attendance.Several members helped at the children Christmas party at the
Wascana Hospital.Some members dropped in at the home of Norman Kiesel to help
celebrate his 91st birthday in December. Congratulations Norman.On March 17th, we will again have our Irish Stew Supper, one of
our car restoration projects.On April 8th, join us for our third T-Bird Trot with music by Len
Gadica, dancing 8:00-12:00. Lunch at 11:30 p.m. Cost $12.50 per per-son.
Tickets for both events can be purchased form any T-Bird member.Noble Albert May Norman Kiesel
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Welcome to Moose Jaw for the 2006 Provincial Bonspiel
Registration Form for Shrine Provincial BonspielMoose Jaw March 24 - 25 - 26, 2006
Return to: Moose Jaw Shrine Club 1767, Moose Jaw, Sask. S6J 1L6 orEmail: [email protected] or Fax: (306) 693-5788
Before March 20, 2006
Home Club ____________________________________________________________
Skip________________________________ Entry Fee $400.00 per Rink,includes Curling, 2 Breakfasts,
Third ______________________________ 1 Banquet and courtesy Vans
Second _____________________________Please make Cheque payable to
Lead ___________________________________ Moose Jaw Shrine Curling
All functions other than Curling will take place at the Moose Jaw Shrine Club at 1767 Main St. N.Entry Fee is as usual $400.00 per rink. Curling and registration are at the Bushell Park Curling Rink, South Airport.
Non-curlers - $35.00 includes 2 Breakfasts, Friday Buffet, Saturday Banquet & Dance.
Send all application forms to:Moose Jaw Shrine Club 1767 Main St. N., Moose Jaw, SK, S6J 1L6 or
Email to [email protected] to: (306)693-5788
AGENDAFriday 3:00 p.m. Registration at Bushell Park Curling Rink, South Airport
5:00 p.m. 1st Draw7:00 p.m. 2nd Draw9:00 p.m. Banquet at Moose Jaw Shrine Club10:00 p.m. Investment Seminar
Saturday 8:00a.m. Breakfast at the Shrine Club10:00a.m. 1st Draw12:00 p.m. Ceremonies12:30 p.m. 2nd Draw3:00 p.m. 3rd Draw5:00 p.m. Cocktails at the Shrine Club6:00 p.m. Banquet
Entertainment and dance to follow with Dusty Old Farmers
Sunday 7:30 p.m. Breakfast9:00 a.m 1st Draw11:00 a.m. 2nd Draw1:00 p.m. Last Draw3:00 p.m. Farwell Party at the Shrine Club
Vans will be available.
Rooms available at: Temple Gardens Mineral Spa - Downtown,Heritage Inn, Comfort Inn Days Inn, Super 8 Motel - All 2 blocks from Shrne Club
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Prince Albert Shrine ClubWell, It’s been awhile, but our Club Reporter
has come alive, since last reporting, PrinceAlbert Shrine Club , though small, is quiteactive, we have been busy working BINGOS,Cancer Patient Transportation – Calendar Sales,and are now working towards making the ShrineCircus a profitable undertaking. We did have aset back. In the fall, somebody broke into our
Shrine Scooter Trailer and “borrowed” four ofour Scooters. We did manage to recover one ingood shape, however one was totally smashedbeyond repair – a third is being checked over andthe fourth still missing. This will no doubt curtailour appearance in some Parades this year – how-ever Noble Lou Lintick will be there with theChoo-Choo Patrol.
Noble President John Hareuther is now look-ing at expanding activities to include a“CLOWN” unit.
We are looking forward to the return of someof our “Snow Birds” – need all the help we canget.
Respectfully submitted,Noble Bill McKAY
Past President Bill McKay making presentation to Ill. Sir. Don BEGGSwith a cheque in the amount of $8,044.68 top be used for the PatientTransportation Fund.
The New 2006 Executive of the Prince Albert Shrine Club –L to R. - Ill. Sir. Don BEGGS – Bingo Chair: Noble Otto BOETTCHER – Entertainment: Noble Harold GUY – President: Noble JohnHAREUTHER – Hospital Chair – Noble Boris SEN - Vice Pres. – NobleBob HAYES. And our Liasion Officer Noble Dave FAIRLIE.
2005 Provincial Golf TournamentAnd then the rain came. Nobles and Ladies of all sizes and shapes were
eager and excited to tame the Melfort Golf & Country Club. Teams had beenmade prior to the tournament and bragging rights were around, as to who werethe best. It was “All Good Backslapping Fun”. In a pinch, Noble GerryArmsworthy (who has a GIFT), did a masterful job as our Auctioneer thatFriday evening. As the Auctioneer that we had lined up had a cow stuck in themud and had to retrieve the poor thing. Can you believe it? Gerry, you just
might have a side job!Saturday morning, we gave the ladies enough time to prune their feathers.
Breakfast and chatter were next in order for everyone — and a great meal itwas! … Time to Golf … Let me tell you Nobles and Ladies, it was completeconfusion. We had people going every which way but loose! Where’s the 1stTee? Where’s the 10th Tee? Where’s the 14th Tee? Joe, I’m lost! etc., etc., etc.It was absolutely GREAT!!! Six hours later — the golf scores were pouring in,and all very close, making Sunday a very interesting day, indeed.
After a delicious supper and more comraderie, which lasted into the weehours — TIRED was starting to win over.
Sunday — ah, Sunday. Everyone was eager but there was a little hesitation— the sky was clouding over — should we or should we not? But someonesaid, “It never rains on Shriners!” and off they went in all directions again.About an hour later — the Rain Came and there were drenched golfers all overthe place. Laughter and chatter abounded and everyone seemed to have a goodtime. There would be no more golf today.
Illustrious Sir Don Beggs enlightened everyone present on Shrinedom andits purpose and what a great purpose it is.
As the chairman of the 2005 Shrine Golf Tournament, I want to thankeveryone who helped make it a success — we met Old Friends and we madeNew Friends and that is GOOD!
All the Nobles and Ladies were winners, no matter which way you look atit.
As ever,Joe & Wanda Ollivier
Declared winners: Noble Gerry Armsworthy, Lady Barbara Stankov,Illustrious Sir Don Beggs, Noble Bevin Leibert & Lady Inez.
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Regina Shrine ClubThe first quarter of the year is complete and
a big thank you goes to the executive, noblesand ladies for their support. The attendance atall the events were encouraging and it is a signthat our fraternity is well and prospering.Illustrious Sir Gerry Hodges has set increasedmembership as a priority for his year and wehope to meet this challenge. The Regina ShrineClub was presented the Potentate’sMembership Award at the A.G.M. on January21st, 2006. This was accepted with pride but westoll need to do much more. The new members(10) were isolated to a couple of units and wemust all do our part to attract more members toour club.
With the MSA set for August in Regina wewant to welcome all the WaWa nobility andtheir ladies to the Oasis room. We will open theclubroom for extended hours. Drop in betweenevents and enjoy the fellowship. The hours ofoperation will be;
Wednesday 6:00 p.m to 2:00 a.mThursday 12:00 noon to 2 p.m.Post Parade Party @8:00 p.m.Friday 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.mFriday 8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.A special feature of the MSA will be the
souvenir beer being offered in the Oasis Room.The Regina Shrine Club has sponsored the pro-duction of 10,000 beer by the Great WesternBrewing Company to be labeled as Shrine beer.Try one exclusively at the Oasis room.
The club sponsored to participated in thefollowing events since the Regina Shrine ClubNovember 1, 2005:• President Potentate’s Nite• New Years Levee• Wascana Kids Christmas Party• Ladies Auxiliary Chili Nite• Scotch Tasting Nite• Retail Trade Nite
Some fundraising ideas that are ongoing
include:• Raffle• Major Car Draw• Honey Pot during Happy Hour• Peanut Bar and Social during MSA
We look forward to the following events inthe second quarter:• Irish Stew Nite• Pasta Pig Out• Spring Fest• Ladies Appreciation BreakfastWe can’t forget our primary purpose, which isto support the Patient Travel Fund and theChildren’s Hospitals throughout NorthAmerica. Last year the units of the ReginaShrine Club donated over $30,379.00 to theShrine Centre. We hope to do better this yearwith the help of the car draw and otherfundraisers.
Ken ShawRSC President
4th Annual Scotch Tasting and DinnerThe Regina Shrine Club held their 4th Annual
Scotch Tasting and Dinner Night on Sat. Feb.18/06. This year was another success. We had 46 inattendance for Dinner with 34 partakers for Scotch.Also in attendance for the evening were the MostWorshipful The Grand Master, Brother BillFitzsimmons, Ill.Sir Gerry Hodges and the presi-dent of Regina Shrine Club, Noble Ken Shaw.
The Evening started with a great Scottish mealprepared by Stan’s Caterers.
It was a feast that all enjoyed. The meal startedwith:
Cock-a-Leekie with Barley Soup, Beef Collopswith Onions, Colcannon, Roasted Carrots, Parsnip,Leeks and Garlic, Scones and for desert ScottishButter Tarts. We received nothing but great reviewson this wonderful meal.
While we waited for the tables to be cleared ofthe dinner dishes and the bread and water to be setout for the tasting portion of the evening, we had afew draws for door prizes. These draws continuedthroughout the evening. In the background, thePipers and the Drummer from the WAWA Pipesand Drums could be heard warming up.
We gave away two $25.00 gift certificates fromTony Romas, five tickets on the Shrine fundraiser
car raffle for a 2006 Avero from Wheatons and abottle of AnCnoc 12yr.old Scotch. The winners ofthe door prizes were Howard Louie and BobNicholls - Tony Romas gift certificates, BillJennings, Marilyn Steinson, Carol Payne, and BobNicholls - Car raffle tickets; and the bottle of Scotchwent to Scott Shanner. Enjoy Scott!!
The Pipers Nobles Gordon Wiles and DarrelDickson and the Drummer Noble Bob Nichollsfrom the WAWA Pipes and Drums were ready. Westarted the best part of the evening by piping in thefirst three Scotches, starting with AnCnoc-12 yr.oldfrom the Highland Distillery Speyside, followed byGlenlivet French Oak Reserve - 15 yr. Old, from theHighland District Speyside (Livet) and then oldPulteney Highland District Northern Highlands.Our MC Ill. Sir Dick Gutfriend introduced each ofthe scotches for the evening followed by a discus-sion of each one.
The WAWA Pipes and Drums entertained us fora short break,
and then the next three Scotches were piped in— in the same manner as the first, starting withStrathisla-12 yr. old from the Highland District-Spreyside (Strathisla), Bowmore 12 yr.old, from theIslay District, Loch Indaal, and lastly Highland
Park from the Highlands Island-Orkney. Each ofthese scotches was tasted and discussed.
To close the evening, we had the toast to thePipers and Drummer as well as giving a final toastto one of our Pipers who just passed away unex-pectedly last week — Pipe Major Noble Dr. BruceCooke. Noble Bruce, you will be missed.
Everyone stayed around for another hour or sodiscussing the evening, as well as enjoying anotherdrink or two before leaving.
I would like to thank my Committee – Ill. SirDick Gutfriend, Ill. Sir Al Bachynski, Noble KenShaw, Lady Lorette Shaw and my Lady BetteBooker (for helping with all details I keep forget-ting), the Bartenders — Nobles Tom Fulton andBarry Ross, Stan’s Caterers staff for that greatScottish Meal, Noble Roy Gaebel and our securityguard Terry for helping with the clearing and clean-ing up, Noble Gerry MacNeill for printing the tick-ets and posters, and everyone for coming out andenjoying to our, 4th Annual Scotch Tasting andDinner.
Respectfully Submitted Noble John G. Booker Chairman of the 4th Annual Scotch Tasting and Dinner
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WAWA PROVINCIAL SHRINEGOLF TOURNAMENT 2006
at the beautiful Weyburn Golf CourseJuly 14th, 15th and 16th, 2006
Hosted by the Weyburn and District ShrinersTWO-DAY MIXED TEXAS SCRAMBLE (18 HOLES DAILY)
Entry Fee: $140.00
INCLUDES:two rounds of golf and carts (Saturday and Sunday)
Friday Evening Social, registration and lunch at the Weyburn Legion (150-3rd St.)two breakfasts, Saturday and Sunday (golf course)
steak supper & social Saturday evening (golf course)Investment seminar and lots of prizes
HOTELS:Perfect Inns — (306) 842-2691, (1-800-354-2445)
*a block of rooms has been set aside at Perfect Inns **books by June 15th**Weyburn Inn — (306) 842-6543
Travelodge Weyburn (El Rancho) — (306) 842-1411
ENTRY FORMWAWA SHRINE GOLF — WEYBURN— JULY 14TH, 15TH & 16TH, 2006
Men’s Name__________________________________________________Handicap. _____________________(18 holes)
Ladies Name _________________________________________________Handicap _____________________(18 holes)
Address _____________________________________________________Phone #_______________________________
City or Town _________________________________________________Postal Code____________________________
Golfer Entry Fee: $140.00
Non-Golfer: $40.00 (includes Fri. night social, 2 breakfasts, steak supper)
Deadline for entries is July 5th, 2006Send entries to: Dick Gutfriend, 150 Rink Ave., Regina, SK S4R 5W1 Phone: (306) 585-1425
Make Cheques payable to Weyburn Shrine Golf Amount Enclosed: $ ____________________________________
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Wa Wa Shrine Centre2065 Hamilton StreetRegina, Sk. S4P 3E1
Publication agreement#40854030
WA WA CEREMONIALJune 9 and 10, 2006 - Regina, Saskatchewan
All Wa Wa Shriners and your Ladies are invited and encouraged to attend this important annual event.Tickets will be presold and NOT available at the doorAdmission requires your Fez and 2006 membership
Ladies Special Events
Friday: 5:00 p.m. Ladies Reception - Hotel Saskatchewan5:30.p.m. Ladies Dinner (ticket required)
- Hotel Saskatchewan
Saturday: 8:30 a.m. to Ladies Breakfast10:00 a.m. Wa Wa Ladies Auxiliary
Nominal charge at the door
NOTE: For all events requiring tickets, if you forget yours, you will becharged and then reimbursed upon presentation of your ticket. If youwish to sit as a group please notify us and order tickets at the same time. Cutoff date for purchases is June 1, 2006.
Headquarters Hotel is the Hotel Saskatchewan, Radisson Plaza. Hotelarrangements are your responsibility. Call toll free 1-800-667-5828 Ask for the Shrine block of rooms.
Please consult www.wawashriners.org or call toll free to 1-866-699-9292 (Wa Wa Shrine Centre) for additional information.
Events Schedule: all events at Wa Wa Shrine Centre unless otherwise indicated
Friday: 3:00 p.m. Candidates Registration
5:00 p.m. Information Session for candidates
5:30 p.m. Candidates Dinner - RSC Club Room
7:30 p.m. Grand Entry & Introductions
all Nobles and Ladies welcome8:00.p.m. Ritualistic 1st & 3rd Sections -
all Nobles and Ladies welcome9:00 p.m. Fun Evening for Ladies and Nobles
Saturday: 7:00 a.m. Unit Breakfasts – Nobles Only
8:30 a.m. 2nd Section – Nobles Only, Fez &
Membership Card required
11:15 a.m. Fezzing Ceremony
all Nobles and Ladies welcome12:00 noon Lunch – RSC Club Rooms
Nobles & Ladies (ticket required)12:45 p.m. Parade Form Up on the parking lot across
from the Shrine Center
1:00 p.m. Parade Moves Off – refreshments at
Shrine Centre following the parade
4:30 p.m. Pictures taken – new Nobles and Ladies –
Hotel Saskatchewan
5:30 p.m. Reception for Nobles and Ladies
Hotel Saskatchewan Regency Ballroom
6:30 p.m. Head Table Piped In
6:45 p.m. Oasis Banquet (ticket required)9:00 p.m. Dancing
Ticket Request Form
Noble and Lady all Inclusive Packate $90.00Individual Event Tickets per person
Oasis Banquet $30.00 __________
Saturday Brunch $7.00 __________
Friday ladies’ Dinner $25.00 __________
Unit Breakfasts — Nominal charge at the doorLadies Breakfast — Nominal charge at the door
Total Enclosed __________Make cheques payable to Wa Wa Shriners, 2065 Hamilton Street, Regina SK, S4P 2E1
