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PM 40009029
Shrine Peace Memorial
90th Anniversary
See Pages 18 and 25
Papyrus - Volume 41 Number 4 - September 2020
Rameses Potentate’s Ball
Rescheduled - Saturday
14 November 2020
Honouring Illustrious Sir William
Sweet and Lady Barbara
Including our Newly Initiated Shriners
Nobles, as you are aware, most Shrine events had to be cancelled this year due
to the COVID-19 Pandemic, so in the spirit of Shrinedom, let’s finish the year
off by supporting this combined Fall Ceremonial and Potentate’s Ball.
At the Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel & Convention Centre
801 Dixon Road, Toronto, Toronto, M9W 1J5
416-675-6100 - still only 5 minutes south of the Shrine Centre
Cocktails 5:00 pm
Dinner/Ceremonial Feast 6:00 pm
Tickets are $90 each - Dancing follows dinner
Tables seat 8 - so book early
For reservations please contact Rameses Shrine Centre at
416-633-6317 or rina@rameses.ca - Cut-off date 5 October 2020
Chairman:
Hotel Rooms at the Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel and
Noble Shawn Hewlett
Chief Rabban 2020 Conference Centre are available for $145 plus taxes per night
Rameses Shriners Proceeds from this event are for the benefit of Rameses Shriners. Payments are not deductible as a charitable event.
POTENTATE’S BALL ORDER FORM
Name Club/uNit
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Potentate’s Message
I L L U S T R I O U S S I R W I L L I A M “ B I L L ” S W E E T - P OT E N TAT E
he COVID-19 pandemic is still here. It is also flourishing south of the border and in other countries around
T the world. In Ontario we have flattened the curve and the government, upon advice from public health
experts, has been slowly relaxing the restrictive measures that were imposed on all of us in early March.
We are in Stage 3 recovery in our complete jurisdiction.
We cannot become complacent, however. Here is what the Grand Master, a Medical Doctor, recently wrote on
the subject: “...but since those most at risk of serious complications included the elderly, large
gatherings in confined spaces which included seniors were not advised.” Let me add that the new
“COVID-19 Alert” application for your smart phones is now available to all and is very useful in learning if you
have been in, or are in, a compromising environment. All of this goes to say that we must be extra vigilant in
getting back to work to fundraise etc. I would like everyone to hold off for a while longer before engaging in
meetings. Please use a virtual meeting instead!
The Divan is now resuming frequent virtual meetings to keep pace with the relaxed demeanor of society at
large and the issues that may arise due to COVID-19. I can also state that the Lottery has been managed over
the last few months and all our bills are paid.
We did have a virtual Stated Meeting on June 11, and it attracted a larger number of Nobles and a great
group of northern Clubs than we have ever had. Every time we try something new, we achieve most gratifying
results. We balloted successfully on 30 applicants.
Canadian Association of Shrine Temples (CAST) held a virtual AGM on July 26, 2020. I joined in from
Haliburton, which says a lot regarding the subject of always being in touch. CAST has made great strides this
past year. Information is being shared across Canada and the future looks bright.
COVID-19 also induced the Kansas City Imperial session into a virtual meeting. Nine voting delegates from
Rameses met at the Temple and socially distanced themselves and participated in the meeting. Voting was
conducted very efficiently and expediently using smart phones while watching the session on the big screen.
Imperial Sir Jim Smith is our new Imperial Potentate. First Lady Alice Smith has jewelry items and ties for sale.
You can find them on Shriners Village. A little searching job for you.
Lady Barbara and I are staying well and safe. We are crossing our fingers that the
predicted second wave of the virus doesn’t negatively affect our “FALL BALL” on
November 14, 2020. In any case we are enjoying things as much as possible and we
thoroughly respect all of you for your persistence and support.
Hope to see you about the realm.
Lady Barbara and I will continue zooming around the jurisdiction.
Remember to . . .
Focus On Our Future
RAMESES RAMESES
RAMESES
DIVAN 2020
Magazine of Rameses Shriners
I LLUSTRIOUS POTENTATE Shriners International
The Rameses Shrine Centre
I NSIDE THIS EDITION WILLIAM C. “BILL” SWEET 124 Queens Plate Drive
410-106 Bard Boulevard Toronto, Ontario, M9W 0B4
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Potentate’s Message 3 Cell: 519-362-1645 No Fax
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Shriners and Shrine Hospitals for Children, Burns Institutes
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RAMESES S HRINERS MONTHLY EVENT SCHEDULE
THE EVENTS STATED IN THIS CALENDAR MAY HAVE BEEN POSTPONED OR CANCELLED. PLEASE CONFIRM WITH THE CLUB/UNIT PRIOR TO ATTENDING
September 2020 - All September events cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic
24 September Rameses Rameses Founder’s Golf Tournament Innisbrook Golf Club CANCELLED
18-20 September NYOSA 2020 Fall Session Corning, New York CANCELLED
October 2020
1 October Rameses Rameses Stated Meeting Zoom Meeting 7:00 pm
November 2020
13 November Rameses Rameses Stated Meeting 124 Queens Plate Drive 7:30 pm
14 November Rameses Fall Ceremonial 2020 Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel - See Papyrus
14 November Rameses Potentate’s Ball & Feast 2020 Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel - See Papyrus
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2020 S HRINERS LOTTERY RESULTS
WINNERS WILL BE PRINTED IN THE TORONTO STAR, SATURDAY EDITION, CLASSIFIED ADS, SERVICES SECTION
AND ON OUR WEB SITE: www.ramesesshriners.ca
Shriners Lottery May 14, 2020 Draw 20 Shriners Lottery July 2, 2020 Draw 27
2594 C. VAUGHN ST. CATHARINES ST. CATHARINES $1,000 2625 R. LEVERT SUDBURY KINGSTON $1,000
0931 W. & J. MOORE COLLINGWOOD MANITO $500 2009 M. GAVEILOVIC MISSISSAUGA PEEL $500
2886 S. GOODE PEFFERLAW TECUMSEH $250 0273 LAKESHORE CLUB PORT HOPE LAKESHORE $250
1107 S. ROWE MISSISSAUGA MISSISSAUGA $250 1148 M. ROBINSON BEAUMARIS MUSKOKA $250
3660 B. CUNNINGHAM GUELPH CREDIT VALLEY $250 1395 C. TAYLOR BRACEBRIDGE MUSKOKA $250
3149 B. WOOD KESWICK VIKING $250 2204 M. WARD OWEN SOUND RAMOCA $250
2057 J. & T. BOUTILIER NIAGARA FALLS PT. COLBORNE $100 0293 M. HAWKES ARISS CREDIT VALLEY $100
2380 W. RUSSELL BAYSVILLE SHEBA $100 1439 C. SEDORE MOUNT ALBERT NEWBEAVER $100
1058 T. LAM WASAGA BEACH MANITO $100 1504 H. LAM WASHA BEACH MANITO $100
0776 E. WILLIMS BOBCAYGEON KAWARTHA $100 1781 G. PYE ORILLIA ORILLIA $100
2273 J. GILLESPIE OWEN SOUND RAMOCA $100 1785 P. COOMBES COLBORNE ORILLIA $100
Shriners Lottery May 21, 2020 Draw 21 Shriners Lottery July 9, 2020 Draw 28
0479 B. WELLSTEAD GEORGETOWN CREDIT VALLEY $1,000 2554 V.G. HORNSBY BRANTFORD HAMILTON $1,000
2859 M. SYME PALGRAVE TECUMSEH $500 0858 R. MORROW BATH KINGSTON $500
2648 J. SKIPPEN SHEGUIANDAH SUDBURY $250 0077 M. NEISEN WASAGA BEACH MANITO $250
1914 B. RUSSELL PETERBOROUGH KAWARTHA $250 0937 M. SPUSSMAN MEDFORD MANITO $250
0902 D. HITCHINGS BRAMPTON KINGSWAY $250 1061 T.E. DONOHOE COLLINGWOOD MANITO $250
0526 D. MCNUTTY GRIMSBY EL SHAMALY $250 1333 G. FERNANDEZ BRACEBRIDGE MUSKOKA $250
2686 JAKE'S HOME CENTRE MINDEMOYA SUDBURY $100 0138 G. & W. ROBINSON ST. CATHARINES MANITO $100
2092 H. KUBIAK BRAMALEA HILLBILLYS $100 1450 L. FELDT RICHMOND HILL EL SHAMALY $100
0570 R. LARGE THORNHILL DIXON $100 1975 H. & R. WHITE OSHAWA OSHAWA $100
2815 J.D. INNES SUDBURY SUDBURY $100 2148 M. GAGNON LONDSBOROUGH RAMOCA $100
2729 R. RINTALA LIVELY SUDBURY $100 3158 W. HOOEY BARRIE VIKING $100
Shriners Lottery May 28, 2020 Draw 22 Shriners Lottery July 16, 2020 Draw 29
1929 C. RICHARDS SCARBOROUGH OSHAWA $1,000 3038 J. WATSON TIMMINS TIMMINS $1,000
0724 J. HEFFRON LITTLE BRITAIN KAWARTHA $500 1343 N. MEDLEY BRACEBRIDGE MUSKOKA $500
0592 D. HUTCHISON ELORA GUELPH $250 2370 P. TALYOR THORNTON SHEBA $250
1879 BELLEVILLE KLOWN UNIT BELLEVILLE PROVOST MARSHALS $250 2993 F. RUBINO SR PORCUPINE TIMMINS $250
3411 J. ROSS NOBEL WAUBUNO $250 3543 J. FUDERER BUCKHORN FOUNDERS $250
2967 D. FLAMINIO SOUTH PORCUPINE TIMMINS $250 3560 W. KOSOWAN ETOBICOKE KEYSTONE KOPPS $250
2539 B. PHILLIPS HAMILTON HAMILTON $100 0311 T. BACKHOUSE BRACEBRIDGE CREDIT VALLEY $100
0519 S. JESSOP GEORGETOWN CREDIT VALLEY $100 0843 S. GARROD YARKER KINGSTON $100
1634 W. NELSON CHARLTON NORTHLAND $100 2554 V.G. HORNSBY BRANTFORD HAMILTON $100
0746 C. ARSCOTT FENELON FALLS KAWARTHA $100 3049 R. RUDYK COCHRANE TIMMINS $100
3000 C. HEASLIP SOUTH PORCUPINE TIMMINS $100 3394 W.P. CHURCH MCKELLAR WAUBUNO $100
Shriners Lottery June 4, 2020 Draw 23 Shriners Lottery July 23, 2020 Draw 30
2127 D. CURRIE BARRIE YACHT CLUB $1,000 1756 C. SHEPPARD SEVERN ORILLIA $1,000
3585 J. LAJEUNESSE THORNHILL KEYSTONE KOPPS $500 2910 K. ROWELL NOBLETON TECUMSEH $500
3558 W. KOSOWAN ETOBICOKE KEYSTONE KOPPS $250 1789 R. SEANOR ORILLIA ORILLIA $250
3067 D. THOMPSON BRIGHTON TRENT VALLEY $250 2149 J. RANKIN BOGNOR RAMOCA $250
1002 J. MCPHERSON EVERETT MANITO $250 2937 A. DOYLE PETERBOROUGH TIMMINS $250
0820 K. CORCORAN KINGSTON KINGSTON $250 3492 K. MCGREGOR SCARBOROUGH DRUM CORPS $250
0642 J. & C. WILLIE PUSLINCH GUELPH $100 0364 K. VANCE BANCROFT ALGONQUIN $100
3179 W. LAWRENCE HOLLAND LANDING VIKING $100 1592 D. MOREAU NIAGARA FALLS NIAGARA $100
1747 V. BELLAMY SEVERN ORILLIA $100 1678 A. JAFRABAD MISSISSAUGA OAKVILLE $100
3383 P. SCHMIDT McKELLAR WAUBUNO $100 2999 A. GAGE TORONTO TIMMINS $100
1817 C. CURRIE OAKWOOD ORILLIA $100 3183 C. GILLESPIE BEAVERTON VIKING $100
Shriners Lottery June 11, 2020 Draw 24 Shriners Lottery July 30, 2020 Draw 31
3660 B. CUNNINGHAM GUELPH CREDIT VALLEY $1,000 3315 J. CROSSMAN AHMIC HARBOUR WAUBUNO $1,000
0582 D. GRIEVE MISSISSAUGA DIXON $500 2950 T. LUCZAK IROQUOIS FALLS TIMMINS $500
3523 P. KETCHUM TORONTO FIREFIGHTERS $250 0248 S. KOPPERS NIAGARA ON THE LAKE ST. CATHARINES $250
3353 G. BARAGER PARRY SOUND WAUBUNO $250 0266 J. ROBINSON BOWMANVILLE LAKESHORE $250
1964 M. TENNANT OSHAWA OSHAWA $250 1699 R. BOTHAM OAKVILLE OAKVILLE $250
3151 B. & N. LOEVWNMARK KESWICK VIKING $250 3613 A. DVORAK PICKERING SECURITY $250
1944 C. WILLETT AJAX OSHAWA $100 0659 G. BROCK GUELPH GUELPH $100
3481 RAMESES DRUM CORPS MISSISSAUGA DRUM CORPS $100 0686 C. CHRISTIE GUELPH GUELPH $100
2853 M. ARMSTRONG TORONTO TECUMSEH $100 0735 S. HUGHSON LINDSAY KAWARTHA $100
2041 J. CHESNIAK WELLAND PT. COLBORNE $100 1768 C. WHITFIELD ORILLIA ORILLIA $100
0959 M. LAMBIE TINY MANITO $100 3090 M. FISHER BRIGHTON TRENT VALLEY $100
Shriners Lottery June 18, 2020 Draw 25 Shriners Lottery August 6, 2020 Draw 32
1630 M. MAJOR ELK LAKE NORTHLAND $1,000 3125 J. NEIL STIRLING TRENT VALLEY $1,000
2584 G. REID ST. CATHARINES ST. CATHARINES $500 0495 D. MARSHALL GEORGETOWN CREDIT VALLEY $500
1211 F. AITKEN BRACEBRIDGE MUSKOKA $250 0204 D. KENNEDY TORONTO RAMESES $250
1945 OSHAWA SHRINE CLUB OSHAWA OSHAWA $250 1703 R. VOS OAKVILLE OAKVILLE $250
2759 M. SCOTT SUDBURY SUDBURY $250 3151 B. & N. LOEVENMARK KESWICK VIKING $250
3509 A. KOVRIAS MAPLE FIREFIGHTERS $250 3466 P. TEHRANI TORONTO DRUM CORPS $250
0725 K. CAMPBELL LINDSAY KAWARTHA $100 1540 G. ATACK THOROLD NIAGARA $100
1367 D. TAYLOR BRACEBRIDGE MUSKOKA $100 2376 G. MCCLUSKEY BARRIE SHEBA $100
2027 M. & P. CASS WELLAND PT. COLBORNE $100 2598 S. LAPINSKI ST. CATHARINES ST. CATHARINES $100
2366 A. CASE BARRIE SHEBA $100 2805 D. WALSH SUDBURY SUDBURY $100
3658 G. FERGUSON GEORGETOWN CREDIT VALLEY $100 3634 E. DEBEAUPRE PICKERING PRESS CORPS $100
Shriners Lottery June 25, 2020 Draw 26 Shriners Lottery August 13, 2020 Draw 33
1498 K. HODGSON POINTE AU BERIL WAUBUNO $1,000 3109 G. ELLISTON BELLEVILLE TRENT VALLEY $1,000
1093 L. FELDT RICHMOND HILL EL SHAMALY $500 3197 R. MUIR HOLLAND LANDING VIKING $500
2620 H. WICKENDEN SUDBURY SUDBURY $250 1372 P. NYE BRACEBRIDGE MUSKOKA $250
2842 C. ARMSTRONG MISSISSAUGA TECUMSEH $250 2730 A. GREEN SUDBURY SUDBURY $250
3490 RAMESES DRUM CORPS MISSISSAUGA DRUM CORPS $250 3304 I. LILLIE NOBEL WAUBUNO $250
3581 F. PEREIRA TORONTO KEYSTONE KOPPS $250 3583 D. NORRIS MARKHAM KEYSTONE KOPPS $250
1225 M. KINGSCOTT BRACEBRIDGE MUSKOKA $100 1330 D. BROWN PORT CARLING MUSKOKA $100
1501 N. DUFFY HORNBY WAUBUNO $100 1683 J. OGILRIE OAKVILLE OAKVILLE $100
1581 T. FANNON PORT COLBORNE NIAGARA $100 3084 J. MUIR BRIGHTON TRENT VALLEY $100
2105 A. MERILL OWEN SOUND RAMOCA $100 3088 K. DAVIDSON BRIGHTON TRENT VALLEY $100
2611 M. LANTHIER SUDBURY SUDBURY $100 3246 N. ORTIEB NEWMARKET PROVOST MARSHALS $100
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Temple dues and several are two years
H U EY ’ S H IG H LIG HTS behind. Please if you fall into this
B Y N OB LE S HAWN W. H E WLET T category, again please look after those
Chief Rabban dues, as they are what keep the machine
rolling as well as the hospital assess-
ments, the reason you joined Shrinedom
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obles, I hope this message finds you well and that this
in the first place.
terrible virus has not scathed you and your loved ones. It has
Nobles we cannot lose sight of our end
been and continues to be strange times we are in. As you
goal, and that is be part of something
are probably tired of hearing about COVID-19, I will only speak on one
“Bigger than Ourselves”, which is the
thing with its regard, and that is as I write this message we have been
Shrine and Shriners Hospital for Children.
5 days straight under the 100 mark, please remain vigilant and
We must remain steadfast even though
continue to practice social distancing and wearing a mask. “Let’s
we haven’t been able to meet for some
eliminate the curve”.
time, we will soon, and at that time we will be able to renew those
Not much has been happening in Rameses due to the above,
Shrine friendships and get back to our purpose of raising money for the
however, here are some insights from where I am sitting. We have had
greatest Hospital system in the world, “Shriners Hospital for Children”.
to cancel all of our events up to this point including the Spring Cere-
On Friday the 7th of August our Oriental Guide Noble John
monial, which was to be held in Guelph this year. My heart goes out to
Domonkos and Rameses’ Montreal Hospital Board Representative,
Ill. Sir Bill and Lady Barbara as well as the Guelph Shrine Club for all
Noble John Neil made yet another presentation to our Montreal
the hard work they have done over the last 5 years. We are planning
Shriners Hospital on behalf of Beth Fotherby of Severn Township,
on having the Fall Ceremonial November 14th at the Sheraton Hotel on
through the Orillia Shrine Club and Rameses Shriners. Another 4 bags
Dixon Road, just down Hwy 27 from the Temple, hopefully this will be a
of stuffed animals and blankets donated by Beth who continues to
go and you will be able to attend this Gala event. I say Gala event
purchase these stuffed animals and makes small blankets and coats for
because this is a combined Fall Ceremonial as well as the Potentate’s
them, the stuffed animals are given out to our children both in and out
Ball. Please support Rameses, your Potentate and 1st Lady as well as
at our Montreal Hospital. Thank you Beth for your tireless efforts, the
the new Shriners who are being initiated. As this is the only major
kids sure do love receiving your stuffed animals and blankets.
event this year your support is more important than ever.
On behalf of Lady Ann and myself, we hope that the rest of your
On July 11th 2020 the Imperial Session was held via Zoom and all
summer is an enjoyable one, that you and your loved ones remain
in all it went very smoothly. Elections were held and everything went
healthy and safe, and that your commitment to Shrinedom remains
on without a hitch. The results where in the 1st vote of a 737 possible
stronger than ever.
votes, only 631 voted, Matt Sturlaugson won the vote overwhelmingly.
As there were two positions this year for the Imperial line, the second
vote went as expected, 737 possible votes where 628 actually voted,
Marty Bartlett won this round overwhelmingly. A vote was held to T REAS U RE R ’ S R E PORT
adopt the creation of LASA (Latin American Shrine Association) this B Y I LLU STRIOU S S I R J I M M C K I N N E Y , P. P.
was not contested and adopted. An announcement of where the 2024 Treasurer
Imperial Session is to be held and Reno, Nevada was selected. We then
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went on to vote for Trustees for our Shrine Hospital system. In this vote ood summer afternoon Nobles. I hope everyone is enjoying
there were 5 Candidates running all of which are highly qualified, there these warm and sunny days.
were 1754 possible votes and only 1120 actually voted; the three The Temple finances continue to be in good shape. A
selected are James (Jim) Doel, Tunis Shriners, Leslie D. Stewart, Omar gentle reminder for those who have not paid their dues, I would ask
Shriners, and Ken Guidera, Osman Shriners. Congratulations go out to you to do so ASAP.
all the winners. The voting system used was very slick and provided From where I sit it may be some time before the borders to the USA
results almost instantaneously. We may have to use a similar system open and they might be closed for a few more months. The new
for both our upcoming Club and Unit elections as well as for our COVID-19 cases per population is about 15 - 20 times higher down
January election. Stay tuned on this one. south of the border. Let’s hope we get a vaccine or a cure soon.
Nobles, there are still several out there who have not yet paid their In the meantime please stay safe.
5) The Lord is your protector, there at your right side to shade you
C HAP LAI N ’ S C ORN E R from the sun.
B Y I LL . S I R R E VE RE N D B E VAN C ARRIQU E , P. P. 6) You won’t be harmed by the sun during the day or by the moon
Chaplain at night.
7) The Lord will protect you and keep you safe from all dangers.
Psalm 121: The Lord Will Protect His People 8) The Lord will protect you now and always wherever you go.
1) I look to the hills! Where will I find help? God answers knee-mail. We send all sorts of mail these days – snail
2) It will come from the Lord, who created heaven and earth. mail, e-mail and even overnight mail. If you are looking for a sure an-
3) The Lord is your protector, and He won’t go to sleep or let you swer, however, the best kind of mail you can send is knee-mail. Spend
stumble. some time in prayer and you will surely get your answer.
4) The protector of Israel doesn’t doze or ever get drowsy. Remember, I am here if I can be of any help.
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the acquisition of support. Remember, being elected to a Grand Lodge
D ON ’ S P OI NT office or Rameses Divan should be based solely upon knowledge, skills,
merit, and ability. It is not a popularity contest and any undue or
B Y N OB LE D ONALD A. C AM P B E LL M.O.M.
Assistant Rabban
improper solicitation should not be tolerated.
Candidate Behaviour Grand Lodge
Approximately 20 years ago, every Grand Master has issued a
The Shriner’s Lodge Dues Card written edict concerning candidates’ behaviour. Without limiting the
I hold in my hand a little gold coloured plastic card 2” x 3.25” in generality of this statement the following activities are deemed to be
size. It is of no intrinsic worth, not a bond, not a cheque or receipt for unacceptable if carried out by a candidate and/or his supporters: The
valuables, yet it is my most priceless possession. It is my membership wearing of or handing out of buttons, emblems or any other article
card for Rameses Shriners. meant to identify or encourage support for any one candidate(s); The
It tells me that I have entered into an eternal bond with my fellow preparation and dissemination of lists of candidates who are deemed
Shriners to practice charity in word and deed; to forgive and forget the acceptable by any person, District or region; The solicitation or
faults of Nobles; to hush the tongues of scandal and innuendo; to care procurement of monies to assist a candidate and or his supporters in
for the children, the hungry and the sick, and to be fair and just to all seeking a candidate election is strictly prohibited, and; the mailing
mankind. (including email and social media) of personal dissemination of written
It tells me that no matter where I may travel in the world, I am material favouring one candidate over another.
welcome to visit a place where good fellowship prevails among Nobles This edict applies equally to candidates and their supporters. Failure
and friends. to comply with this direction my cause the candidate to be disqualified
It tells me that my loved ones, my home and my household are seeking office.
under the protection of every member of this great philanthropy, who Simple answer, no electioneering by a candidate and or supporters.
have sworn to defend and protect mine as I have sworn to defend and Candidate Behaviour Rameses Shriners
protect theirs. The authority for a candidate to allow him to publish material
It tells me that should I ever be overtaken by adversity or misfor- seeking your support can be found in the Imperial bylaws, section
tune through no fault of my own, the hands of every Shriner on the 325.11. A candidate for an elected office in a Shrine Temple may print,
face of the earth will be stretched forth to assist me in my necessities. publish and circulate during the year he is seeking the elected office, a
And finally, it tells me that when my final exit from the stage of life resume consisting of his educational background, his vocational
has been made, there will be gathered around my lifeless body, friends history, and his Masonic and Shrine record.
and Nobles who will recall to mind my virtues, though they be but few, Also, the Jurisprudence and Laws Committee has interpreted
and will forget my faults, though they may be many. “Year” as the “election year”. For example, if elections were held in
It tells me that, and a great deal more, this little card, and makes January 2020, and the upcoming election is January 2021, the noble
me proud yet humble, that I can possess this passport into a Society of has January 2020 through January 2021 to campaign. Therefore, it is
Friends and Nobles. Now take out your membership card and take a not a violation of the Shriners International Bylaws for a candidate to
good look at it. Does it say 2020 at the bottom right corner? If not, campaign as long as it’s in the time frame of the “election year”.
why not. However, if the printing, publication, circulating or distribution of
Electioneering/Candidate Behaviour resolutions, letters, telegrams, tickets, email or other devices, by a unit,
I have been asked for my opinion between electioneering in club, Noble, or group of Nobles, suggesting, recommending, opposing,
Freemasonry versus Rameses Shriners. Both organizations are unique or containing the names of proposed candidates for office in the
and both have different rules and procedures on electioneering. Temple is prohibited.
Lately, there has been an increasing tendency for candidate Simple answer, electioneering is permitted by the candidate. No
supporters to go beyond what is regarded as acceptable behaviour in electioneering by supporters or detractors.
S
ummer is about over and we are still mostly shut down due to
the COVID-19 Pandemic until at least the end of October. Well, I J OE ’S J OT TI NG S
am now a Baby Boomer who is also a Zoomer to keep in touch B Y N OB LE J OS E P H “J OE ” W. J OH N SON
with our Masonic friends, Shriners, and other concordant bodies. With High Priest & Prophet
my Lodge, we started Masonic Education Zoom meetings back on
March 30th and will be on our 23rd or more by the time you read this. sales. All are practiced with social distancing, face masks, sanitizing,
I have been on a few Shrine Club Zoom meetings and several Divan and other COVID-19 safety practices. Still others are taking a few of
Zoom meetings. their parade Units out to visit local first responders, such as hospitals,
Some of the things that are missing now are fundraisers, visitations, fire stations, police stations, senior care centres, nursing homes, and
meetings with real people, and parades. As you can see in the articles others, to say thanks. This gets visibility in the eyes of the public and
of this month’s Papyrus, and even last month’s, there are some Clubs they will remember when you are trying to fundraise.
and Units doing some fundraising or giving back to the community by Clubs and Units should be staying in contact with your members,
thanking our front line workers. What can you do to fundraise? whether by phone, Zoom, or even a Newsletter. Help our Special Ladies
I have been following one of our local Jewellery shops, of which and older members who can’t get their own groceries or cut their
several of the owners are Masons and Shriners, doing online auctions lawns. Keep them in your thoughts, as this pandemic has thrown a
on Facebook. Some Clubs are making meals and selling them outside wrench in the works and some are very afraid to step out their doors.
their building to create some income. Others have had outdoor yard Joe’s Jottings Continued on Page 9
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some fresh air. When I get too much fresh air, I then decide to go down to the
J OH N ’ S J OU RNAL theatre in the basement to continue to watch the same old news. A short time
later I decided to go into the gym and looked at the heavy weights, so clean
B Y N OB LE J OH N D OMON KOS and untouched by human hands, and I just got tired looking at them. I then go
Oriental Guide into my home office to pick up my emails and then go back up to the kitchen
to eat. I then start my routine of self-isolation all over again.
P ublic Health advised us to Stay Home, Isolate and Stay Safe. Self-Isolat-
ing or working from home can lead to stress, anxiety and depression. It
is important to take care of our physical and emotional well-being.
Maintaining strong physical and mental health is extremely important, so I
decided to take my own advice from my previous June Papyrus article and give
I decided to write my article since “I gave up drinking”, when I noticed my
wife behind my back reading my report, laughing at me, and then she left, but I
can still hear her laughing in the other room.
I got tired of writing my story so I called Brother Florin, soon to be a Noble,
to meet me in Oshawa in the hangar for a Cognac and cigars and of course he
you my daily routine. immediately complied. I then told him of my disappointment with my wife
I get up in the morning, take a shower, get dressed and most important, to laughing at me. He then asked me what I said to her and what did I mean
shave daily, and then go downstairs to have breakfast with my dear wife. Then when I said, “I gave up drinking”. I quickly told him that I gave up “drinking
I go into the family room to watch the news for a while and when I get bored Raspberry Tea”. After all, I am a Shriner and cannot give up everything.
of the same news, I then go into the living room for a change of scenery. I now May God bless you and keep you safe, and I am looking forward to be with
make my phone calls to my friends and business contacts talking about the you and maybe even get a hug.
same things.
When I feel exhausted from talking, I then go out to the backyard to get P.S. Willing to Trade in Wife for a Boat.
N
obles, our world continues to be a different place than it
was 9 months ago but thankfully, in Ontario, we have R ECORDE R ’ S C ORN E R
leaders of both Government and all branches of the Ma- B Y I LLU STRIOU S S I R B RYAN W. L AWSON , P. P.
sonic family that are doing their best to protect everyone from contact- Recorder
ing the virus. We are especially fortunate to have a Grand Master who
is also a Medical Doctor and has the knowledge to guide the Masonic before receiving his certificate in the mail. Tom was also a member of
Family through this very difficult time in our history. all three bodies of the Scottish Rite in Barrie and was honoured by
We do, however, have people here and in other locations in North having a reunion named in his honour. He was an active member of
America that think that it is just a bad cold. I can tell you that Rameses the Seventh Degree Team and took part in this degree for 50
Shriners has not been hit that hard and have only lost 2 members that consecutive years. Tom was also a Life member of the Order of the
I am aware of to Covid-19. This is due to our leadership and people Eastern Star and served many times as Worthy Patron.
following the guidelines. In the Recorders Association I have been After joining Rameses Shriners and Manito Shrine Club in 1981 I
informed of 5 Recorders that have died since the first of March. would pick up Tom and Donald Jardine as it was on my way to the
On a brighter note, during the past month Rameses Shriners has Manito Shrine Club and we would travel to all the Club meetings
been able to send 18 Certificates and Pins to members who have together and many Masonic meetings as well. Don passed away in
served Rameses Shriners and Shriners International for 50 years. It is 2003 and Tom and I continued our travels until last December when he
unfortunate that each one of these could not have been presented by decided he no longer wished to travel in the winter and also did not
the Potentate in the presence of the Nobility but at the present time wish to leave his wife June alone while he was attending Masonic and
this is not possible. Shrine meetings. I will miss him, but have many good memories of our
On July 27th, I am sorry to report that I lost a very close friend and long and happy friendship.
mentor in the person of Thomas W. Montgomery who passed away in Membership seems to still be an important topic during these
his sleep in his 94th year. Tom was a member of Nitetis Lodge No. 444 times. From the Recorder’s desk I can tell you that demits and suspen-
in Creemore, a Past Master, and Secretary for over 30 years as well as sions from Rameses Shriners are down over the past few years due to
serving as a Grand Steward in 1985. He was a Charter Member and a lot of hard work by Noble Mark Smith and his membership Commit-
Past President of Manito Shrine Club and a 50-year member of tee and your Recorder but we are still losing Shriners who are young,
Rameses Shriners. Unfortunately he passed away a couple of days and have only been members a short time. My first thought is that they
are not engaged. Where are their Sponsors? Maybe the sponsor did
not know them well enough. Maybe they really could not afford to be
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a member or were talked into joining. It is very important that you
Membership retention is just as important as gaining new members. know whom you are bringing into our organization. It is the sponsor’s
We seem to have a large list of potential Candidates for our Fall job to get them engaged, make them welcome, pick them up and take
Ceremonial. Sponsors, keep in touch with them, so they know we are them to the next Shrine Club meeting. Even go as far as to pay for his
moving ahead, or if you are having a get-together via Zoom, invite meal the first time. Being a sponsor has many responsibilities and does
them out to meet their potential Club or Unit who has interest in bring- not end when you put your name on the paper. You need to make sure
ing them in. Much like a Friend-to-Friend meeting, it can be done via he will have a Fez, get it ordered for him, and in some cases the spon-
Zoom easily, and may be your only chance to socialize with them. sor also pays for it. If you cannot fulfill theses duties then it is better
Lady Joyce is very active with her Daughters of the Nile Temple and that you have someone else be the sponsor. Shriners who join and are
Clubs via Zoom. I do the same with my Lodge, Lodge District, Scottish not engaged have a short membership history.
Rite, Shrine Clubs, Rameses Divan, NYOSA, and CAST. We both hope to I would again personally like to extend my thanks to all the health
visit you in our Zoom travels, until we can meet again at live functions, care and essential workers who have continued to work for the benefit
parades, fundraising events, or other group events. Stay safe, practice of others. To ALL these people I say Thank You.
social distancing, and wear a mask. Stay safe, and enjoy being a Shriner.
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Shriners from left: Noble Jim Burke, Noble Dean Linton, and President Noble Wayne Wiggins.
By Noble Wayne Wiggins, President, ALGONQUIN SHRINE CLUB
Algonquin Shrine Club gives Recently, the Algonquin Shrine Club presented a fruit basket to the
Bancroft Hospital as a thank you to our front line workers for their
back to front line health workers service keeping us safe. This week we will also be presenting fruit bas-
kets to the other two hospitals in our area at Halliburton and Minden.
• This account has
good use of IGTV,
stories and highlights.
• This Instagram
account is fairly new,
but has grown fast and
has quickly built a history
of good content.
• There is a good mix of fraternal and hospital
content here.
• Creative and prolific use of hashtags (#) to gain
attention and followers.
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10Unlearning: We have believed for quite some time the most
profound and commonly overlooked aspect of learning is recognizing
• Leadership the necessity of unlearning. We’ve all acquired knowledge, beliefs or
• White Space positions that but for the protection of our ego, would easily admit are
outdated. We can think of no better definition for a closed mind than
• Listening someone unwilling to change their opinions. Smart leaders recognize
• Unlearning it’s much more valuable to step across mental lines in the sand than to
draw them. Here’s the thing: No one has all the answers or solutions
• Engagement hypotheses, so why even attempt to pretend that you do? Show us a
person that never changes their mind, and we will show you a static
• Read thinker who has sentenced his mind to a prison of mediocrity and
wasted potential. If the world is constantly changing, if the
By Noble Tony Fernando marketplace is always evolving, if the minds of others are continuously
MISSISSAUGA SHRINE CLUB developing, how can we attempt to be unchanging and still be
Leadership relevant? The smartest people we know are the most willing to change
Family: We are going to approach this topic a bit differently than their minds. They don’t want to be right; they want the right outcome;
many – If you’re struggling with the family balance, our advice is they want to learn, grow, develop, and mature. Subjecting yourself to
simple: don’t attempt to balance your family – make them your priority. dissenting opinion allows you to refine your good ideas, weed out the
We have simply lived too long to buy into the myth that success in the bad ideas and acquire new ideas. Moreover, it’s the ability to evolve
workplace or organization will create happiness at home. While it and to nuance thinking that leads to the change and innovation your
makes for a nice sound bite to console those with a guilty conscience, organization needs to survive. Leaders and their ability to change their
IT IS A LIE. If your business is growing, but your spouse is crying and mind demonstrate humility, confidence and maturity. It makes them
your children are neglected, it’s time to do a reality check on your approachable, and it makes them human. People are looking for
priorities. If your assistant respects you, but your spouse doesn’t, you authentic, transparent leaders willing to sacrifice their ego in favour of
have serious issues that need your immediate attention. If you would right thinking.
rather spend time with your online “friends” than with your children, Engagement: Leadership isn’t about you – it’s about those whom
it’s time to pull the ripcord on your internet connection. Here’s the cold you lead and serve. There are few things as limiting and frustrating as
hard truth, if you cheat your family to invest into your career, you and disconnected leaders. Smart leaders spend their time starting or
your loved ones will pay a very heavy price. It is simply wrong to value advancing conversations, not avoiding or ending them. The more you
your workplace or other commitments over your family commitments; engage others, the better leader you’ll become. It’s nearly impossible to
moreover it’s not necessary. If your focus is on your family, your career engender the type of confidence, trust, and loyalty a leader must
won’t suffer, it will flourish. Get this wrong and not only will your possess without being fully engaged. In person, over the phone, via
family suffer, but so will you as you someday mourn the loss of what email, via communications, through the social web, or even by sending
could have been but cannot be recovered. a good old fashion thank you note – ENGAGE.
White Space: While the mind of a leader may be most comfortable Read: There are few things which impact your thought life more
being oriented toward the future, he/she can only act in the here and than what you read. To the person, the best leaders we know are
now. The knowledge and skills required to master any endeavour only prolific readers. Our message today is a simple one – if you want to
happens when we focus on what we’re currently doing. This is the improve your station in life, as well as the lives around you – read
definition of presence and it is only when we operate in the present more. The greatest leaders throughout history have been nothing short
that real creativity, growth and innovation occur. The problem with of relentless in their pursuit of knowledge. We believe Michelangelo
being present is that many leaders confuse this with having to do said it best when he uttered the words “Ancora Imparo” which when
everything themselves. Have you ever interacted with someone who translated from the Italian means, “I am still learning.” By the way, his
deals with silence by jumping in and filling the conversational void? first public use of this phrase was noted to have been on his 87th
This same thing occurs with leaders who attempt to fill every open slot Birthday. We don’t know about you, but we are still learning (and un-
on the calendar with activity, this is a huge mistake. Smart leaders learning). Moreover, the day we stop reading, the day we stop learning
don’t fill their calendars with useless activities; they strategically plan – that’s the day we stop leading, and likely the day we stop breathing.
for white space allowing them to focus on highest and best use
endeavors. Leading doesn’t always mean doing. In fact, most often it
means pulling back and creating white space so that others can do.
This is true leadership that scales.
Listening: Want to become a better leader? Stop talking and
start listening. Being a leader should not be viewed as a license to
increase the volume of rhetoric. Rather, astute leaders know there is far
more to be gained by surrendering the floor than by dominating it. In
this age of instant communication everyone seems to be in such a rush
to communicate what’s on their mind, they fail to realize the value of
everything that can be gleaned from the minds of others. Show us a
leader who doesn’t recognize the value of listening to others and we
will show you a train-wreck in the making.
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INTRODUCING
2020-2021 National
2020-2021 NATIONAL
N IONAL
Patient Ambassadors:
PATIENT AMBASSADORS:
AMBASSADORS:
TheTHE
Stories
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STORIES
ORIES
CONNOR
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CONNOR AND
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AND MIA
Every year, Shriners Hospitals for Children® selects two National Patient Ambassadors to represent the health care system’s
®
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patients. The year, Shriners
ambassadors Hospitals
spend for Children
the year selects
sharing their two of
stories National Patient Ambassadors
perseverance in the face of to represent
adversity andthe health
the ways Shriners
care system’ss patients. The ambassadors spend the year sharing their stories of perseverance in the face of
Hospitals for Children has made a dramatic difference in their lives. Introducing our two new Ambassadors:
adversity and the ways Shriners Hospitals for Children has made a dramatic difference in their lives. Introducing
our two new Ambassadors:
CONNOR MIA
Connor,CONNOR
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was born with a bilateral incomplete cleft lip and MIA
Mia, 16, was born with a severe case of infantile idiopathic
Connor, 14, was born with a bilateral incomplete cleft Mia, 16, was born with a severe case of infantile idiopathic
complete cleft palate
lip and involving
complete thepalate
cleft hard and soft palate.
involving As aand
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soft scoliosis. Her Her
scoliosis. journey with with
journey Shriners Hospitals
Shriners for Children
Hospitals began when
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failing St. Louis location. Mia’s treatments have included halo
treatments have included halo traction to gradually straighten and
By the time he was 3 weeks old, he was failing to gain traction to gradually straighten and stretch her spine, as
to gain weight and was about to be admitted to a hospital. That’s
weight and was about to be admitted to a hospital. That’s stretch
well her spine, as
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that extends until he is 21, so that some repairs can be spoken to numerous audiences on behalf of the hospital.
and interventions that extends until
made after he has stopped growing. he is 21, so that some repairs can spoken to numerous audiences on behalf
She has also appeared in promotional videos and mediaof the hospital. She has also
be made after he has stopped growing. appeared in promotional videos and media
interviews. Mia’s passion is theater and singing, and interviews. Mia’s passion is
Connor’s condition affects not only his teeth and his she was featured singing I’ll Be Home for Christmas
theater and singing, and she was featured singing I’ll Be Home for
Connor’sability to eat,
condition but also
affects his speech,
not only his teethhearing, and social
and his ability and
to eat, our holiday commercials. Mia is also part of the Shriners
Christmas in our holiday commercials. Mia is also part of the Shriners
emotional well-being. In addition, Connor has a connective children’s choir that performed in a recent recording of
but also histissue
speech, hearing, and social and emotional
disorder that eventually made it difficult for thewell-being. In children’s choir
Foreigner’s hit thatsong
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in contact that eventually made song I Want to Know What Love Is.
it difficult for the active teen to participate in contact sports. “I am so honored to be in this position,” Mia said. “For
Still, Connor’s can-do spirit and supportive family have as long as I can remember, I have always loved Shriners
helped him to find many ways to pursue his passions. “I am so honored
Hospitals. Not justtobecause
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baseball, acts as a physical education mentor for other kids with community consists of the best people, and it truly makes my heart
most of all, Connor is a golfer. He maintains a busy training know that I will be giving back to a hospital that not only
disabilities schedule
at his school, and is an advocate and community
and hopes to one day become a pro. And with volunteer. soar
gave me a normal life but is a second home for myself that I
to know I’m a large part of it. It makes me proud to know
But most of all, Connor is a golfer. He maintains a busy training
his family , Connor is part of a large local annual fundraiser , willand
be giving
my familyback.”to a hospital that not only gave me a normal life
a golf tournament that has over the
schedule and hopes to one day become a pro. And with his family, years raised more than but is a second home for myself and my family.”
$200,000 for Shriners Hospitals for Children. We e congratulate Connor and Mia, and thank them for
Connor is part of a large local annual fundraiser, a golf tournament
their willingness to represent Shriners Hospitals for
that has over the years
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congratulateand share Connor and Mia, and thank them for
their stories.
Hospitals for Ambassador
Children. to help other kids,” Connor said. “I want their willingness to represent Shriners Hospitals for
kids to know that no matter what they look like, or how o learnand moreshare
abouttheir
Shriners Hospitals for Children, please
they walk, or what makes them different – that they Children stories.
visit shrinershospitalsforchildren.org.
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that they shouldn’t
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hospitals else Shriners.”
make them feel bad. I want to help
other kids feel good about themselves and their differences. I’m ex-
cited to make an impact on other Shriners kids’ lives and spread
awareness about our amazing hospitals and Shriners.”
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12Ceremonial cancellation agony Always looking to make a
buck for the Club, our bottle
By Noble Dave Gillies and can drive got a big
NIAGARA SHRINE CLUB boost because of COVID.
A
s a long time retired Ceremonial Director General I’m feeling Testing nurses at the
really bad. We all should be for Frank Douglas, Willy Oliver hospital next door were
and their hard working Nobles of the royal city, Guelph. The hoping to save a buck on
cancellation of their Spring Ceremonial was their parking costs so we let
necessary but none-the-less a low blow for them park in our lot. No sweat as no meetings and the lot was empty.
them. We proposed that we would trade empties for parking. It turned out to
The economic impact of the pandemic we be a bonus, as beer stores would not accept any empties for refunds
read and hear about really hits home when a because of the virus. Within a couple of weeks $200 was turned over to
group of Nobles have met, planned, the 100 million Club just from glass bottles; didn’t know nurses drank
agonized and sweated over, for two or more that much. Also we were able to load about 6 fifty-gallon barrels filled
years in trying to organize a profit with crushed pop cans so far. All we need now is for the price of
making Ceremonial. We estimated an aluminum to climb. The trailer can then go to the recycler and a bigger
economic impact to our city of 1.5 million for check written to the hospital.
the weekend back in 2011, so it’s a big deal. It’s bad enough when Hopefully it is still on, the Rice Lake fishing (?)
Illustrious Sir Bill and Lady Barbara can’t soak up the adulation due to excursion this month. I have totally ignored my
them as our top dogs but also have the Club probably lose some cash September birthday with the idea that if I do, I won’t
instead of loading up their treasury and helping Rameses ‘Focus on Our get any older. For the last few years I have been lucky
Future’. How about a big round of applause for the Guelph District to be golfing on that day. My Montreal buddy has a
Shrine Club! Add a wish for the disappearance of any grey hairs Frank lodge at J Peak in Vermont where we get together
and Willy may have acquired. Grey? Mine turned white. with some U.S. friends from my traveling days. There is
I’m pretty lucky personally as COVID-19 hasn’t really impacted me an unwritten rule there no birthday songs or wishes
other than to isolate me from all the people I really didn’t want to see only lots of cold foamy ones. I will miss them this
anyway. September but evoke the same rule with the fishing
So let me get this straight, there’s no cure for a virus that can be crew. P.S. I like them ice cold! The challenge in the April Papyrus still
KILLED by sanitizer and hand soap? goes out to fishing Nobles in the Kawartha district, meet us on the
Summer in Niagara as elsewhere water, see who’s a fisherman or a fellow brew master.
has been unusually warm but our air I did say COVID-19 hasn’t affected me
conditioning seems to have attracted but it sure has screwed up my U.S.
a small portion of our Nobility. As excursions in the travel trailer. It‘s going to
reported earlier the work around the look brand new from lack of use, just like
Club has been awesome and has President Brett’s new fez. President
continued. I told a little white lie Dickinson was elected last November, in-
when I got ahead of myself in writing stalled in February all without his new fez.
that last article and didn’t fix the It was delivered late, delayed in Buffalo
flying window. It fluttered then really flew on our mechanical test run with the welcomed closing of the border,
on Canada Day. Only the quick hands of Father Francis saved both the and then mysteriously appeared in late June. Of course no meetings
window and his possible horrible disfigurement; it really is fixed now, I and no Brett; he works out in the virus world and thankfully stays away
assure you. from us and the Club. We may have to build a glass display box, insert
The normal summer break is in the fez and only show it off at our meetings if we ever have any. Are
effect, but, every Tuesday at around you looking for a new fez? Toss your old one into the election ring; run
10:00 a coffee clutch, bun struggle, for office in November and when you’re the Prez, we’ll buy you one.
gab session has started with Even in this heat a few
someone bringing in the donuts and Nobles have been puttering
coffee helper. Someone else already around on Thursdays. They
brought the 6-foot yardstick and claim they are playing golf but
re-arranged the chairs. Coffee over, the course pro, Gibby says you
some small chores like lawn cutting, flag flying and gardening are really can’t call it that. I think
done, now our neighbours say the place is really looking good. A quick brown bottle caps are counted
lesson was learned when installing the new flag; don’t look into the rather than strokes with a
sun. We got an email asking why the flag was flying upside down but weekly awards banquet held at “Nuff” the clowns’ south coast
by then Noble Bill had already remedied the situation. A surprise lunch residence.
is usually rustled up by one of our professional hospitality guys and we We lost Noble Ken Green early but KNOCK ON WOOD; as of this
are gone by 1 or 2. It’s great to have a socially distanced get together writing all our other Niagara Nobles and Ladies are on the right side of
as normally only one Noble would show up to cut the grass or take out the grass and virus free. Hoping the same applies to all other Clubs
any trash during the summer break. under the Rameses’ umbrella.
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