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530 Topsail Road, P.O. Box 2385, St. John’s, NL A1C 6E7 North America’s Oldest City
Volume 32 - Number 1 - June 2015 Official Publication Mazol Temple / A.A.O.N.M.S. / St. John’s, NL Canada
b l e s & L a d i e s
i n g A l l N o
Wish S u m m e r
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a Safe & Ha ady Olive L
o u g l a s B e a t tie &
Ill. Sir D
www.mazolshriners.com
INVITATION!
Hospital Dedication
and Open House Days
Hospital Dedication: Public Open House
September 18, 19 & 20,
August 20, 2015 at 1:30 pm 2015 from 10am - 2pm
Registration is mandatory for the Dedication Ceremony. Registration for this is mandatory.
Your Temple will provide a registration form which must To register go to
be filled out for each person attending and returned to the www.exceptionalcare4kids.com
hospital at moncommunications@shrinenet.org or by fax and find the event under
at 514-282-6984. The form will also be available online as “Shriners Canada Open House”.
of March 30 by visiting www.exceptionalcare4kids.com.
All forms must be returned by June 1st.
Tickets will be issued by email or standard mail (only if
no email is available) by July 20th.
Info: 514-282-8544 or moncommunications@shrinenet.org
CONTENTS
Montreal Hospital Dedication Information .................................................Inside front cover
Editor.......................................................... Noble Allan W. Neil Message from the Potentate and Lady Olive..................................................................... 4
Advertising, Mazol Patrol Unit......Noble K. Maxwell Downey Chief Rabban’s Report....................................................................................................... 6
Assistant Rabban’s Report................................................................................................. 7
DIVAN 2015 High Priest and Prophet’s Report....................................................................................... 8
Oriental Guide’s Report...................................................................................................... 9
Potentate - Ill. Sir Douglas Beattie
5 Spruce St., Pasadena, NL A0L 1K0 From the Treasurer’s Desk................................................................................................. 9
(R) (709 686-5566 From the Recorder’s Desk............................................................................................... 10
Chief Rabban - Noble Elmer A. Ryzuk Chief Rabban’s Night in Pictures.......................................................................................11
60 Clearwater Drive, Clarenville, NL A5A 4P6
(R) (709) 466-3325 (O) (709) 466-1158
Stated Meeting in Pictures................................................................................................ 12
Greetings from the Grand Master ................................................................................... 13
Assistant Rabban - Noble Rolly Card
45 Stirling Crescent, St. John’s, NL A1A 4S9
District Grand Master and Lady Rosalind......................................................................... 13
(R) (709) 579-2800 Mazol Appointments for 2015........................................................................................... 14
High Priest and Prophet - Noble Paul Rose Chaplain’s Corner............................................................................................................. 16
2 Rose Blanche St., St. John’s, NL A1E 5P4 Installation Dinner & Dance in Pictures............................................................................ 17
(R) 709-368-5199 (C) 709-351-1824
Patient Chairman’s Report............................................................................................... 18
Oriental Guide - Noble Wilson Hoffe
PO Box 144, Gander, NL A1V 1W5
(R) 709-256-4351 (C) 709-424-4058 SPECIAL INTEREST
Treasurer - Noble Michael E. Bruce
9 Lawton Cres., St. John’s, NL A1A 4T6
Shriner of the Year ........................................................................................................... 19
(R) (709) 753-7683 (O) (709) 576-3578 Why?................................................................................................................................ 20
Recorder - Ill. Sir John H. Brake, P.P. Leaving a Legacy of Hope................................................................................................ 21
38 Pineridge Cres., Torbay, NL A1K 1L2 NLCA Annual Charity Auction........................................................................................... 22
(R) (709) 437-1917
Patient Transportation Fund Donations............................................................................ 23
SHRINERS’ PLEDGE OF ALLIANCE Janeway Children’s Hospital Telethon.............................................................................. 24
Canada Mazol Shrine Centre Report............................................................................................. 25
“ I pledge allegiance to the Queen and to the country for which she
stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice Summer Ceremonial and Stated Meeting........................................................................ 26
for all.” Deceased Nobles............................................................................................................. 26
United States Summer Ceremonial Registration Form........................................................................... 27
“I pledge allegiance to the Flag and to the country for which it stands,
one Nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all.” 100 Million Dollar Club...................................................................................................... 28
Friends of the Mirror......................................................................................................... 29
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF Welcome New Nobles...................................................................................................... 29
Mazol Temple A.A.O.N.M.S. Oasis of
Newfoundland and Labrador Public Relations Report.................................................................................................... 30
530 Topsail Road, P.O. Box 2385,
St. John’s, NL Canada A1C 6E7
Mazol Shriners Annual Golf Tournament.......................................................................... 31
Phone: (709) 364-1591 Fax: (709) 364-5715 Mazol Shriners Internet Website...................................................................................... 32
Website: www.mazolshriners.com
E-mail: shrine@nf.aibn.com Shriners Village: Our Communication Hub....................................................................... 33
Child Safety...................................................................................................................... 34
The Mazol Mirror is published for and by Mazol Shriners and is de-
voted to the interests of the Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine MAZOL CLUBS & UNITS
and the Masonic Fraternity.
Lewisporte Shrine Club ................................................................................................... 35
Publications mail agreement #40042782
Keystone Kops Report...................................................................................................... 36
Mazol Patrol Report.......................................................................................................... 37
Deadling for December 2015 Ladies of the Sabre Report............................................................................................... 38
issue of Mazol Mirror is Long Range Shrine Club ................................................................................................. 39
November 13, 2015 Harold W. Duffett Shriners R.V. Park Report................................................................... 42
Trinity Conception Shrine Club ........................................................................................ 43
Desktop Layout Provided by St. John’s Shrine Club ..................................................................................................... 45
Digital Printing
and Design
1170 Topsail Road
4 Boot Shrine Club.............................................................................................................. 46
Oriental.Band Report......................................................................................................... 49
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Mazol Shriners Christmas Concert................................................................................... 50
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ILLUSTRIOUS SIR DOUG AND
LADY OLIVE’S message
taught. The people we have met and the
places we have visited along the way –
just phenomenal! Being members of the
Divan is the experience of a lifetime and
we highly recommend it to anyone who
may be giving consideration to heading
down that road that turns out to be much
shorter and straighter that you might
think.
In February, I attended and worked
at the Newfoundland and Labrador
Construction Association Convention at
the Delta Hotel in St. John’s along with
Illustrious Sir Roger Tinkham, P.P., and
his team. Mazol Temple’s Patient Travel
Fund was named as the Association’s
charity of choice and as a result, the
PTF netted a very large donation. What
a fantastic experience and what great
contacts were made for next year’s event
to be held in Corner Brook!
Also in February, Right Worshipful
District Grand Master Lloyd Walters
As a kid growing up in Southern and black-topped highway. and I attended a reception at Can-Am
New Brunswick, my sister and I were Now, as Lady Olive and I head Lodge, Stephenville for the kick-off of
often herded into the back seat of the into the last 6 months of our 5 year a 50-50 campaign by that group where
family car for a trip to Bangor, Maine, commitment to the Divan of our great Can-Am Lodge members will sell tickets
Mom’s favorite place for shopping. We Shrine Temple of Mazol, I kind of get on a monthly basis with profits being
usually traveled Route 9 from Calais that same ‘trip to Bangor’ feeling all over shared between Mazol and that group.
to Bangor, a road locally known as the again. The road has had a few turns along An interesting thing about that group
Airline Route. That thing about Route 9 the way, and we did hit a little bump here of 7 or 8 Nobles, who call themselves,
being the Airline Route was a joke as the and there, but we now seem to be on ‘Bay St. George Shriners’ is that they are
gravel road twisted and turned through that long straight stretch home, and I’m members of Mazol only. The day also
the hills with more potholes than could already wondering what it will be like included discussion on the possibility of
ever be counted. But, when the road was to wake up on a cold January morning them becoming members of The Long
finally paved, it not only became smooth, in 2016 to realize that our Divan years Range Shrine Club in Corner Brook, and
but was somewhat straightened as well, are done. It’s been a fantastic 4.5 years; we look forward to the possibility of that
causing twists, turns, potholes and hair and we learned more about Mazol and becoming a reality. That day also saw
pin turns to be forgotten as we cruised our great philanthropy than a four year the Assistant Manager of the Royal Bank
into Bangor on the newly straightened university program could ever have of Canada present me with a check for
Michael E. Bruce
Chartered Accountant
3 Church Hill, St. John’s, NL A1C 3Z7
Tel: (709) 576-3578 Fax: (709) 576-2822 Email: mbruce@nfld.net
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$1,000 for our Patient Travel Fund. That and the Northeast Shrine Association Fall as always, with a hospitality suite at Hotel
visit and presentation will be further Field Days in Maine. Marystown to follow which was very
explained in a separate report from the On May 8, it was our honor to be the well attended by the Nobles and Ladies.
District Grand Master Walters, who is first Potentate and First Lady of Mazol Lady Olive and I are also looking
also President of the Long Range Shrine to be hosted in the newly renovated forward to our Summer Ceremonial
Club, and Chief Aide for Lady Olive and Clarenville/Bonavista Shrine Centre and which is to be held in Rocky Harbour,
I this year. the Nobles and Ladies of that club are Gros Morne National Park, on August
During March and April, much to be commended for the outstanding 6-8, 2015, where we will host several
work was done toward the formation work thy have done to their retired of our counterparts from Temples in
of the newly created Mazol Strategic railway station home, now designated Canada as well as the Eastern States. If
Planning and Growth Committee, as a Heritage Building. The visit went you are thinking of attending, please
which was posted to the Mazol Web wonderfully well, with a fabulous meal visit the Mazol website. You’ll find all
Site on April 15th for all to view with the of stuffed pork loin, vegetables, and of the information you need there, or
opportunity to make any comments and dessert prepared by Noble David Laite if you prefer, simply email us, or, as a
suggestions. The program was presented that was truly enjoyed by Lady Olive and more traditional method, the telephone
and explained at the Stated Meeting held I, as well as several Nobles and Ladies of call is always acceptable. We hope to see
at the Mazol Shrine Centre on May 16th, the Divan and many Nobles and Ladies you there!
and sub-committees are now ready to of the Clarenville/Bonavista Shrine Club Another highlight of our year, of
begin their work to review six categories in attendance. The meal was followed course, will be the dedication ceremony
of Mazol business practices. The plan is by an address from the President of the for the new Canadian Hospital to be held
for the six sub-committees to present their Club, a few words from the writer, and in Montreal on August 20th.
recommendations in those categories at a brief question and answer period to Thank-you for all you do as Shriners
the Stated Meeting to be held on October wind-up the evening. A social evening and always remember why you do those
31st at the Shrine Centre. For full details, of mixing with the Nobles and Ladies of things – it’s all about the children that we
please visit the Mazol Web Site. the Club and Nobles and Ladies of the serve!
With the arrival of May, Lady Olive Divan followed. In closing, Lady Olive and I would
and I have ‘hit the road’ to begin our Our next stop, on May 9, was in like to wish you a wonderful and safe
visits to the 10 Shrine Clubs Provincially Burin, where we and several Nobles and summer; we look forward to seeing you
as well as the H.W. Duffett RV Park in Ladies of the Divan were hosted once during our travels and visits.
Eastport. Our travels throughout the again by the Boot Shrine Club at the
remainder of the year will also take us beautifully restored Hiram Lodge. As
to visits at Tunis, Karnak, Luxor, and the lobster season was in full swing in Yours in the Faith,
Philae Temples in Canada and to Anah that area, we had our choice of a supper of DOUG & OLIVE BEATTIE
Temple in Maine. We will also attend ‘surf or turf’ with all the trimmings. What Potentate & First Lady, Mazol
the Imperial Sessions in Houston, Texas, a treat! The evening went extremely well,
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CHIEF RABBAN’S report
to other duties and as member of the this meeting determines your Temple’s
Finance Committee, I must work placement in the parade and I am
closely with that Committee to prepare pleased to say we are in 4th place out
the Temple budget which is to be used of 15! The method of determining
the following year. In conjunction this was playing “Texas Hold’em”. I
with the Potentate I will be responsible have to say that it was beginners luck.
for all social functions and will I’ve never played the game and know
appoint assistants as necessary to run absolutely nothing about playing
events and functions. This includes poker.
corresponding with all the Potentates One item that came up was the
and Chief Rabbans in the North East necessity to increase International dues
Shrine Association inviting them to the by $15.00. It has been almost 10 years
Summer Ceremonial and providing since the last increase and based on the
them with a schedule as required. I presentation made and the discussions
will also be available for all Mazol following I think we should all expect
Temple functions and Ceremonials. to see this become a reality. At that
During this time, as well, I must time we had a membership of 750,000
prepare for the next year by contacting and we are now in the area of 255,000
Noble Elmer Ryzuk
Nobles to fill key positions and contact and without the proposed increase we
Club Presidents to plan visitations will cease to exist!
Once again I would like to say in order to avoid conflict with other The other important issue was a
“thank you” to the Nobility for placing community activities the Club change in the dates of one of the future
me in the position of Chief Rabban for members may be involved in. Club Fall Field Days Sessions. Mazol was to
Mazol Shriners. If you look at your Presidents also need to be consulted hold the function in 2022 but will now
Temple as a business, my position on Club appointments. In addition, host the event in 2019! This is a very
is now that of Vice President of the the planning of the Installation and important event for us and we should
company and it is not a position that I Summer Ceremonial must fit in here. all consider being involved with its
will take lightly. In early March, I represented planning and procedure.
As such, it is my duty to “shadow” Mazol at the North East mid-winter Your Divan has started Club
Ill. Sir Doug in preparation for meetings which took place in Lewiston- visitations and it will now become a
next year when I may become your Auburn Maine. It was a busy, fun very busy summer. We look forward
Potentate. In the absence of Ill. Sir it filled weekend with lots being to seeing each of you at those functions
is my responsibility to preside over accomplished. Accommodations for as well as the Stated Meetings.
meetings, ceremonials and sessions of the Fall Field Days have been arranged Lady Margaret and I wish you a
the Temple. In the event that the office and we are now awaiting contracts. At safe and happy summer.
of the Potentate becomes vacant I will this point I can tell you that we will
act as Potentate until a special election share the Hilton Garden Inn, Auburn Yours in the Faith
can be held to fill the office. In addition with Karnak, Tunis & Bektash. Also NOBLE ELMER RYZUK
Chief Rabban
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ASSISTANT RABBAN’S report
progress further along the Divan path. both Hospital administrations, our
Membership was again a major topic medical team headed by Dr. Fassier
with emphasis placed on the need to and the local Gander Hospital staff,
make membership growth a top priority our patients and our Mazol patient
for our clubs. At this point membership coordination team headed by Noble
in the Shrine fraternity as a whole is Ralph Miller. It is what we all work
still declining, however, some temples for and is indeed something all Mazol
have developed and are implementing Shriners can take great pride in.
membership growth plans that have In May we also attended the
resulted in net membership growth. To Potentates visitation to Clarenville
that end, as your Membership Chair for and Marystown. However, family
2015, we have also developed a three commitments prevented us from
year membership growth plan for Mazol attending the Lewisporte visitation. In
Temple for implementation beginning both Clarenville and Marystown it was
2016. Our plan has been approved by great to meet and chat with the Nobles
the Divan and was presented at the and Ladies present. The Clarenville club
Noble Rolly Card spring stated meeting. It is available has done a great job on renovations to
on the Mazol website and we urge the old Railway Station which is now
First let me say “thank you” to all nobles to review it and provide a Mazol Temple owned property and
the Nobility for affording me the comments and/or suggestions to either home to the Clarenville/Bonavista
opportunity to be your Assistant myself rollycard@gmail.com or Ill Sir Shrine Club and Lodge Clarenville #123.
Rabban for 2015. Your support is very Doug Beattie douglasgbeattie@gmail. In July we will attend our first
much appreciated. com. Members without a computer or Imperial session which is in Houston,
While the first half of 2015 is almost internet access can receive a mail out Texas this year. Both Lady Helen and
complete, it has not been without some copy by contacting Cecilia Paddon at I are looking forward to the experience
major challenges but also with some the Temple office or from your club very much. It will provide another
progress on a number of fronts. For president or secretary. opportunity to learn and grow with the
example when presented with a leaking In May Lady Helen and I attended organization.
Mazol Shrine Centre roof this spring the Gander Outreach Clinic where 19 of Finally, summer has been a long
we were able to get a contractor in and our patients from all over the province time coming so let’s enjoy it but let’s also
now have a complete new roof covering were seen by Doctor Fassier and his be careful to do it safely. Lady Helen and
installed over the entire building. It was assistant from our Montreal Hospital. I wish everyone a healthy and happy
first thought we would be able to solve It is very gratifying to see their smiles summer and we look forward to seeing
the problem with a partial roof repair, and to get at least some appreciation those joining us in Rocky Harbour for
however, that was not to be; and, with for the great work that is being done by the 2015 Summer Ceremonial meetings
the help of some financial assistance our Doctors and the Hospital. I had the and planned events.
from the Temple to the Mazol Centre opportunity to speak with Dr. Fassier
board, we were able to do the entire about our clinic and was very pleased
roof. to learn that our outreach model is Yours in the Faith
In March Lady Helen and I attended working very well. He pointed out that NOBLE ROLAND CARD
the Assistant Rabban Seminar where to be successful there has to be a high Assistant Rabban
we were provided with instruction on degree of trust and cooperation between
what to expect and prepare for as we all of the parties involved, including
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HIGH PRIEST AND PROPHET’S report
generous financial supporter of Mazol, We are presently talking to a number
are dealing with major global industry of local performers, and are excited
issues and as a result are reducing their with the prospects of this becoming a
level of support. Nonetheless we are top notch concert, with the potential to
determined to reduce the shortfall by grow and become a much-anticipated
increasing the number of teams, and annual event. I expect tickets to go on
continuing our efforts to identify a new sale in early Fall.
major sponsor. 2015 is a monumental year for
The annual Fezeroo is also my Shriners Hospitals with the August
responsibility this year. Continuing on opening of the new Montreal Hospital.
the success of previous years, this ma- Lady Sharon and I will be attending
jor fund raiser will again feature ticket the opening ceremonies along with the
kiosks in the Avalon and Village Malls, Divan, other Mazol Nobles and Shrin-
as well as Malls in Marystown and ers from across Canada and the United
Corner Brook. Our goal this year will States. Of course, the Montreal activities
be to sell 100,000 tickets and it is vital will be preceded by the Summer Cere-
to have the support of all the Clubs and monial to be held in beautiful Rocky
Noble Paul Rose
units. We are grateful to again have the Harbour in early August. An excellent
support of the Hickman Group for the program is planned for the weekend,
2015 Fezeroo, in addition to a highly which promises to deliver considerable
It is indeed an honour to be Mazol’s professional team of commercial sellers fun and enjoyment.
High Priest and Prophet for 2015. Both at all locations. Tickets will be mailed Visitations are always a priority for
Lady Sharon and I look forward to a to Nobles shortly, and the public cam- the Divan, and having finished my year
very active year and the many challen- paign will run from July to September as Oriental Guide, I am highly aware
ges which face the Shrine in the months 26th. culminating with a public draw of the importance of these outreach
ahead. in the Avalon Mall on Saturday the 26th. activities. Effective communications
This year I am co-ordinating a Please return any unsold tickets to the and awareness are two things which
number of projects which are dedicated Temple office before the end of August. I personally stress and are vital to the
to raising funds for the Patient Travel One of the major highlights of this continued growth and harmony within
Fund. As was the case in 2014, I am year for me will come in December our great organization. We started
Chairing the organizing committee for when Mazol holds its first Annual the year with the annual visits to the
the Mazol Charity Golf Tournament, Christmas Concert at Memorial’s School Clarenville and the Boot Shrine Clubs
scheduled for the Wilds at Salmonier of Music on December 6, 2015. Mark in early May, and look forward to other
on September 10th. Last year we were that date on your calendars! Planning visits across the Island throughout the
able to contribute over $20,000 to the has been underway for several months year. Friendships which we started in
PTF after all expenses were paid. This and we have been very fortunate to have 2014 we look forward to growing in the
year as we start our Tournament plan- received a strong show of support from years ahead.
ning activities, we face the challenge the Gower Community Band and their
of no longer having a main corpor- Director, Mr. Edsel Bonnell. Through Yours in the Faith
ate sponsor. M.I. Swaco, an offshore our joint efforts we hope to develop a NOBLE PAUL ROSE
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ORIENTAL GUIDE’S report
with the Divan and visiting Shrine clubs numbers and have fun carrying out
across the Island. our fundraising projects. We have
It was with a sense of great regret every right to be exceedingly proud of
that I was unable to attend the Oriental the great work we do for our patients.
Guide’s training seminar at Tampa in Just listen to the stories being related
early March, 2015, due to Lady Shirley by patients who we have helped or by
having undergone open heart surgery the parents of these patients and try
a few days before. I know that these and keep a dry eye. I can’t. Absolutely
sessions would have proved invaluable overwhelming!
in my Shrine journey. Another Our annual ceremonial is on the
opportunity will arise I am sure. Lady west coast this year at Rocky Harbour.
Shirley is still awaiting the next round of Book early! This is a great area. I feel
medical procedures, which are expected confident that everyone will have
to be in the next couple of weeks. a wonderful time of social interaction
One of the main focuses of this year and education.
is membership retention and attracting Lady Shirley and I wish all Nobles
Noble Wilson Hoffe new members to the fold. Let us ever a safe and enjoyable summer and we
be aware that our first responsibility look forward to meeting with you at
It was a great honor for me to is to our Blue Lodges. Once this fact Shrine Functions
have been nominated and elected to is acknowledged by the brethren and
the position of Oriental Guide, during Nobility, attracting new members to NOBLE WILSON HOFFE
Mazol’s Annual Installation this past the Shrine will be much easier. Let Oriental Guide
January. I do look forward to working us all pull together and enhance our
from the TREASURER’S desk
had revenues of $160,000 (Budget Stated Meetings”. I would like to hear
-$85,000) and incurred expenses of from any noble who likes the way the
$114,000 (Budget-$85,000) for a four stated meetings are currently held
month surplus of $46,000 (Budget – or who has ideas for change. Do we
break even). These numbers reflect need to spend more or less time on
the value of West Jet passes which was financial issues? Do we want more or
$26,000 to the end of April. less financial information? What can
The Temple revenues were $65,000 be done to increase attendance? Where
for the four months and expenses for should stated meetings be held? These
the period were $66,000 for a deficit are just some of the ideas that our
$1,000. Our budget for the year is to Committee will consider. We would be
break even. All our operating expenses delighted to hear from you. My email
Noble Michael Bruce are within budget. is mbruce@nfld.net and my phone
As I write we have $6,235 number is 576-3578.
outstanding for annual dues. For those Lady Vyvyenne and I wish you
who haven’t paid please forward your and your families a safe and enjoyable
Noble Michael E. Bruce summer and look forward to seeing
payment by cheque or Visa to Cecilia
as soon as possible. many of you at the Potentate’s
I would like to take this As I am sure you are all aware Ill. visitations.
opportunity to bring you up to date Sir Doug Beattie has formed a Strategic
with our financial results for the four Planning & Growth Committee and as
months ended April 30, 2015 part of that initiative I, with two other NOBLE MICHAEL BRUCE
The Patient Transportation Fund nobles, are looking at “Restructure of Treasurer
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from the RECORDER’S desk
no apologies and will state again, if the With 4 black camel visitations, 2
Clubs don’t provide financial support demits, 3 new creations and 1 affiliation,
for Temple operations, then Mazol our membership is now 522, which is
cannot survive. down by 1 from the beginning of the
It’s very encouraging to be able year. We presently have a number of
to report that many of the Clubs now applications on file, and we expect at
recognize this, and in accordance least some of those applicants to be
with the approved 2015 budget, they initiated at the Summer Ceremonial.
have been making contributions to the We are also optimistic that several
Temple. more candidates will be initiated before
On another positive note, I have the end of the year. We therefore have
every reason to be optimistic that under the potential to have a net increase in
the leadership of Ill. Sir Doug Beattie, membership this year, and that would
who is one of the most conscientious be a huge plus for Mazol.
and dedicated Potentates we have
had, we are now on the right course to Increasing membership must
Ill. Sir John H. Brake, P.P. taking the necessary steps, which are continue to be a primary focus, and I
required to allow us to grow and be a once again urge every member to make
Nobles and Ladies, once again I strong Temple. an effort to recruit new candidates. Club
want to thank the Nobility for their At recent Potentate’s Visitations executives are encouraged to call your
confidence and support in electing me to the Clarenville/Bonavista and the Membership Chairman, Noble Rolly
for another year as your Recorder. It is Boot Shrine Clubs, and also at the May Card at any time you feel a presentation
a position I enjoy and it continues to Stated Meeting, Ill. Sir Doug outlined to in your area may be of some benefit.
be a learning experience. As a child, the Nobility, the strategic planning and Your Membership Committee will
my parents constantly drilled into my growth initiatives he is implementing respond promptly.
head, the importance of always telling this year. The Divan is solidly behind
the truth. I’m sure all of your parents him in this endeavor, and from feedback The Harold W. Duffett Shriners R.V.
did the same. I was constantly told so far from the Nobles who have heard Park in Eastport continues to be a huge
that, while telling the truth may not it, and those who have checked it out on success. We have 155 sites, 103 of which
always keep you out of trouble, the our web site, they are quite agreeable are fully booked seasonal. Bookings for
consequences will be far less than if you as well. With total support from all, Ill. all sites have been going extremely well,
don’t tell the truth. Sir Doug’s initiative can have a positive with a big demand for this year.
In the December issue of the Mirror, impact on Mazol. No further major expansions are
I stated what I firmly believe to be the I am very pleased to be able to planned at this time. Our Shriners R.V.
truth about some concerns I have with report that Westjet has once again come Park truly is a tremendous asset, which
what could happen within Mazol, if through with a donation of 130 free will become more and more valuable as
immediate steps aren’t taken to make one-way flights, a slight increase over time goes by.
changes. My parents were right; the last year. This will have a huge impact Nobles, Lady Thelma and I extend
truth doesn’t always keep you out of on our efforts to fund Patient travel our best wishes to you and your families
trouble. However, from conversations costs. We are deeply grateful for this for a safe and enjoyable summer
I have had with a fairly large number tremendous gift from Westjet, and all
of Nobles, I do believe that those who Shriners are again encouraged to use Sincerely,
agree with the truth, as I perceive it, Westjet as the airline of choice for all ILL. SIR JOHN H. BRAKE, P.P.
outnumber those who don’t. I make personal travel. Recorder
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10 To find out how to further help our kids, log on to exceptionalcare4kids.comCHIEF RABBAN’S NIGHT
Social Chair Noble Llew Hounsell with Meet and greet Getting everyone’s attention
Lady Sandra Hounsell and Lady Linda Walters
Greetings from Past and current Enjoying a refreshment More food and conversation
Noble Bruce with Lady Olive A few laughs Mazol Leaders
Hot snacks were enjoyed by all Hospital Rep. and Patient Chair Interesting point
Laying out the food The Chief Rabban’s Address A great time with friends
“Take the Tour” at beashrinernow.com 11STATED MEETING & INSTALLATION
A great turn out Memorial service Placing the Colors
Past Grand Masters Past Potentates Oriental Guide taking Oath
Happy Nobility Patient Report The New Divan
Ceremonial Divan New Oriental Guide Arab Patrol
New Potentate: Ill. Sir Doug Beattie The new Divan and Ladies Ceremonial Potentate takes charge
12 To find out how to further help our kids, log on to exceptionalcare4kids.comgreetings from the GRAND MASTER
It is with a great deal of pleasure of them and the children they care for in
that I pen these few words for the Mazol whatever way we can give it.
Mirror. Nobles, much has transpired On behalf of my wife Beverly and
since my Installation as Grand Master myself, I thank the entire nobility for
on October 18, 2014. However, with the courtesies extended to us. We are looking
wonderful support of my Brethren and forward to attending the summer session
Nobles, life for Beverly and I is made to be held in Rocky Harbour in August.
more bearable. In the meantime let us continue our good
I have always admired the wonderful work and never lose sight of our goal as
work of Shriners, and that is why I Shriners.
became a Shriner many years ago. In the God bless you all.
early years of Shrinedom the focus was
mainly on burn victims. Today, however, Sincerely and Fraternally
it has expanded to include many areas of NOBLE MW BRO. LARRY B. GRANDY
research. Shrine hospitals are top notch Grand Master
and highly regarded within the medical Grand Lodge of Newfoundland and
sphere. Let us continue with our support Labrador
Noble Larry Grandy www.glnl.ca
greetings from the DISTRICT GRAND MASTER
Newfoundland and Labrador, Grand vacation, all in listening to Shrine Masons
Lodge of Scotland. This will be the last speak and sharing some of the children’s
time that I bring greetings as the District stories first hand. It certainly was an eye
Grand Master, as my term ends June 10th, opener for both of us!” Well brethren and
2015. ladies, this was indeed an inspiration of
Lady Rosalind and I wish to thank all what Shrine Masons stand for; we were
the Ill. Potentates, members of the Divan, very humbled.
past and present, and all of the Nobility Remember brethren, it’s all about
for the courtesies extended to both of us the children and the absolute pleasure
during the last five years. of seeing their smiling faces, even when
In December of 2010, I becamea Noble they are stricken with illness. Keep up
of the Mystic Shrine and had the pleasure the amazing work that you do. In closing,
of representing the DGL at various Shrine on behalf of Lady Rosalind and I, we
functions. Rosalind and I were invited sincerely thank you and wish you all a
by Mazol Temple to attend the Imperial very warm, safe and happy summer. See
Shrine Session in Indianapolis in 2013. you in Rocky Harbour!
In Lady Rosalind’s words
“Experiencing the Imperial Shrine Session Fraternally Yours,
in Indianapolis and realizing what Shriners NOBLE OWEN T. DEVEREAUX
do for sick, burned and crippled children District Grand Master
Noble Owen T. Devereaux and Lady Rosalind all over the world goes beyond seeing this District Grand Lodge of
bunch of foolish men in their Fez’s and Newfoundland & Labrador
It is my distinct honour and pleasure little cars. I shed many tears during that Grand Lodge of Scotland
to bring you the warm fraternal greetings
from the District Grand Lodge of
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“Take the Tour” at beashrinernow.com 13APPOINTMENTS for 2015 Boot Shrine Club
Appointed Divan Membership .................................................................Noble Gary Higgins
First Ceremonial Master..................Noble Charl First Ceremonial Mas-
ter.............................................................Ill. Sir Philip H. (Den) Billard, PP Camel Herders.....................................................Noble Michael C. Billard
Second Ceremonial Master ..............................Noble Albert E. Guzzwell Noble Kevin M. Kelly
Director .......................................................... Noble Charles R. Parsons Jr. Noble Lloyd M. Mayo
Director’s Staff ....................................................Noble Michael J. Parsons Noble Woody N. Hickman
Noble John A. Buckingham Noble Cyril Dodge
Marshall .................................................................Noble Walter L. Bennett Noble Joseph J. Brenton
Assistant Marshall ............................................ Noble Harry W. Bourden Noble Sunmolu A. Beckley
Captain of the Guard..............................................Noble J. Robert Barrett Ambassador ................................................................... Noble R. Paul Pike
Outer Guard................................................................ Noble Earl W. Porter Noble Ralph Mayo
Chaplain ....................................................... Noble Rev. Ralph G. Moores Noble James C. Sykes
Assistant Chaplain .........................................Noble Rev. David W. Cook Noble Giles R. Pike
Organist ..............................................................Ill. Sir John H. Brake, P.P. Noble Shane Foote
Ceremonial Potentate ............................................Noble David J. Cooper Noble Frank Dolimount
Director General ................................................Ill. Sir John H. Brake, P.P. Noble Gerald F. Mayo
Legal Advisor ..................................................Noble William S. Kennedy Potentate’s Aide......................................................Noble C. Wayne Dodge
Patient Chairman .....................................................Noble S. Ralph Miller Noble Harvey Waterman
Assistant Patient Chairman ................................Noble Gordon J. Abbott Noble Edgar G. Fancey
Chairman – Donor Relations ......................... Ill. Sir James G. Finch, P.P. Noble R. Paul Pike
Chief Aide ............................................................. Noble Lloyd C. Walters Noble Wilson C. Piercey
Personal Aide..........................................................Noble Samuel R. Payne Noble Gerald P. Drake
Noble Stanley E. Brake Noble James R. Keating
Special Aides................................................... Noble Thomas C. Goulding Noble Harold E. Matthews
Noble Jeffrey B. Mitchell Noble Gerald F. Mayo
Noble John A. Buckingham
Noble Frederick Wall Clarenville Bonavista Shrine Club
Aide to Candidates............................................... Noble Roy D. Saunders Membership ...................................................................Noble Kevin Avery
Noble M. Scott LeDrew Camel Herders....................................................Noble R. Wayne Stringer
Quarter Master.......................................................... Noble B. Paul Benger Noble Edmund R. Dewling
Chief Greeter........................................................... Noble Stanley E. Brake Noble Gerald Spurrell
Chief Camel Herder............................................... Ill. Sir Den Billard, P.P. Noble Keith C. Johnson
Chief Ambassador .................................................Noble William G. Earle Ambassador ..................................................... Noble Gregory L. Harnum
Ambassador............................................................... Noble Gerald Mercer Noble Arthur E. (Ned) Mifflin
Chairman Sick and Visiting ....................... Noble Rev. Ralph G. Moores Noble Eldred Drodge
Chairman Publicity and P.R........................ Ill. Sir Lorne R. Warren, P.P. Noble Edward E. Stanley
Chief Editor................................................................. Noble Allan W. Neil Potentate’s Aides.......................................................... Noble Fred Powell
Web Master ...........................................................Noble David W. Reeves Noble Gilbert Elford
Assistant Web Master................................... Noble Roger M. MacDonald Noble Paul E. Baker
Chairman Insurance...............................Ill. Sir C. Gordon Hickman, P.P. Noble Kevin M. Butt
Chairman Membership ........................................... Noble Roland J. Card Noble David E. Laite
Chairman Entertainment .......................... Noble Llewellyn C. Hounsell Noble Gordon Letto
Chairman Fundraising...........................................Noble Elmer A. Ryzuk
Golf Tournament Chairman ....................................... Noble Paul R. Rose
Director of Units....................................................... Noble Wilson J. Hoffe
Photographer......................................................... Noble Lloyd C. Walters
Assistant Photographer.............................................. Noble Gary Higgins
Historian ............................................................. Noble Lawrence G. Moss
Chairman Mazol Shriners Charitable Trust............ Ill. Sir John H. Brake, P.P.
Chairman Mazol Management Board........ Ill. Sir Lorne R. Warren, P.P.
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14 To find out how to further help our kids, log on to exceptionalcare4kids.comCompass Shrine Club Long Range Shrine Club St. John’s Shrine Club
Membership ................... Noble Derek D. Tizzard Membership ............... Noble Lloyd C. Walters Membership ........................Noble Robert C.
Camel Herders............... .Noble D. Wayne Moores Camel Herders........Ill. Sir Frederick S. Hawkins, P.P. Stead
Noble Derek D. Tizzard Noble Jeffrey B. Mitchell Camel Herders......Noble Gerald W. Budden
Ambassadors...............Noble William S. Radford Noble Stanley E. Brake Noble Gary M. Rose
Noble F. James Greenland Noble Llewellyn C. Hounsell Noble Norman Hiscock
Potentate’s Aides.....................Noble Peter Kelsey Noble Michael J. Parsons Noble Bertram E. Haines
Noble David J. Cooper Noble John W. Braye Noble Ralph Cole
Noble Keith O. Hickman Ambassador ............... Noble M. Scott LeDrew Noble Robert S. Barnes
Noble Melvin J. Parsons Noble William S. Osmond Ambassadors........Noble Harold W. Duffett
Noble Larry K. Bradley Ill. Sir Douglas A. Rowe P.P. Noble E. Donald Randell
Noble Cluney W. Vincent Noble Gerald L. Cookshanks
Gander Shrine Club Noble R. Glynn Porter Noble Samuel P. Stickland
Membership ...................... Noble Lewis F. Pearce Noble Frederick Wall Noble Chesley G. Lambert
Camel Herders...................Noble David H. James Noble Herbert C. Norris Noble Albert Piercey
Noble Douglas P. Ash Noble Gerald Mercer Noble Lewis G. Crummey
Noble Chesley Carter Potentate’s Aides......... Noble G. Richard Chaffey Noble David G. Lewis
Noble James L. Dawe Noble Allan R. Skanes Noble Ralph F. Mills
Ambassador.............................Noble Neville Burt Noble Earl W. Porter Noble Malcolm N. Butt
Noble Jack L. Granville Noble Terrance Coates Ill. Sir Robert C. Stead, P.P.
Noble Leonard Norris Noble Samuel R. Payne Potentate’s Aides........Noble Douglas S. Stone
Noble Everett W. Green Noble Thomas C. Goulding Noble Raymond J. Rideout
Potentate’s Aides.................. Noble C. Roy Follett Noble Adlore Hughes Noble Edgar Thistle
Noble Gerald M. Kean Noble Wayne C. Howell Noble Percy K. Rideout
Noble Aubrey Cooper Noble Lewis R. Hounsell Noble Adam B. Stead
Noble David A. Rowsell Noble Robert (Bob) D. Mercer Noble Andrew M. Garland
Noble Gerald L. Winsor Noble J. Robert Barrett Noble T.E. David Carmichael
Noble Donald Hallingham Noble Albert E. Guzzwell
Lake Melville Shrine Club Noble Arch Kennedy
Membership ..................... Noble Shawn F. Crann Phillips Central Shrine Club Noble Simon P. Dingle
Camel Herders.....................Noble Dwight Vokey Membership ........................ Noble Jeff Manuel Noble Paul C. Reid
Noble George M. Andrews Camel Herders......... Noble Alex G. Luscombe Noble Gerald R. Boyles
Ambassadors ..................... Noble Wilfred Coates Noble K. Brian Sceviour
Noble Boyce E. Bessey Ambassador .............. Noble Kevin H. Manuel
Noble Cyril W. Bessey Noble Calvin L. Hoffe Trinity Conception
Noble Wilbur W. Patey Noble Lloyd Russell Shrine Club
Noble Reginald F. Bowers Noble R. Gordon Woolfrey Membership........... Noble Howard E. Smith
Potentate’s Aides.................Noble Melvin Bessey Potentate’s Aides............ Noble Jack A. Edison Camel Herders..... Noble William G. Mercer
Noble Sterling E. Peyton Noble Harry M. Colbourne Noble Benjamin Titford
Noble Heber Keats Noble Austin C. Peckford Noble Randell Crane
Noble Wayne M. Winsor Noble Eric J. Anstey Ambassadors.......... Noble Victor R. Jenkins
Noble Kenneth M. Grant Noble Donald Manuel, Jr. Noble William E. Smith
Noble Kenneth J. Russell Noble Wade Colbourne Noble Graham N. Osborne
Noble M. Darren Wells Noble W. Rex Cotter
Ptarmigan Shrine Club Potentate’s Aides...........Noble Eli H. Bryant
Membership ...............Noble Robert P. Wellon Noble John M. Lynch
Camel Herders................ Noble Julio Custodio Noble Fred E. Baldwin
Ambassadors........Noble Derrick L. Sheppard Noble W. Boyd Vivian
Potentate’s Aides.. Noble Frederick J. Hiscock Noble Wilson H. Peddle
The Staff of the Mazol Mirror
and Members of the Mazol Patrol Unit
Would like to take this opportunity to express our appreciation to our supporters during the past year.
This publication would not have been possible without the cooperation of the many Nobles and Ladies who took
the time to submit articles and pictures. To the Friends of the Mirror and our Advertisers, your financial support
contributed greatly to our being able to maintain the quality and frequency of our publication.
Finally to Brenda Andrews, Image4, thank you for your patience and professionalism.
Have a safe and happy summer to all Nobles and Ladies
“Take the Tour” at beashrinernow.com 15CHAPLAIN’S corner
widespread enthusiasm. fund being $110,000.00 being subscribed
There does not seem to be any over 400%. Locally, in the last edition
one factor which brings this positive of the Mirror, it was reported that our
outlook. We still encourage membership R.V. Park in Eastport, in a couple of
but we work with those who are with instances, had a therapeutic effect upon
us. Those who are involved are putting patrons. Many things point to the value
their energies in a positive direction of work that is done.
instead of a negative critical manner. Positive feedback and
Generally then, when there is a good encouragement can be a cause of greater
feeling within the organization, this is service and inspiration for bigger and
the image that is portrayed to the public. better things in directions we have not
There are sources of encouragement even thought about, if we continue
from outside the Shrine. Patients to work with the theme of making
and families, who have been helped, ourselves more extensively useful to
Noble Rev. Ralph Moores
especially when other sources have society.
failed, are very grateful. By being on Public appreciation of the value of
When I joined the Shrine, all things the leading edge of certain technologies what Shriners do and a concern for the
were in an upbeat tone. A couple of gives reason to be sought by other lessening of these services is a call for
years ago we seemed to have gone agencies that have the same concerns. us to cooperate with whatever bodies
through a brief period of lament The American government has found we can, who are seeking the well being
where we had declining membership, the benefit of the Shrine prosthetic of people. As we move forward may
declining finances, talk of closing services for disabled Armed Forces each one of us find our niche for more
hospitals and even some local problems personnel. These outside sources have devoted and worthwhile service toward
to add to the mix. Happily from where I proven to be an inspiration for Shriners the causes we advocate and support in
stand, all that tone and atmosphere has to continue their work of helping the Shrine.
changed and dissipated. We have gone patients and research to do it better.
from negativity to being positive. No Within Canada a new Shriners Yours in the Faith,
doubt there are some who have always Hospital seems a reality with its opening NOBLE REV. RALPH MOORES
been positive but now there is more this summer. Mazol’s share of the capital Chaplain
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A Safe and Happy Summer
to all Nobles and Ladies from
Trinity Conception Shrine Club
Carbonear, NL
Wishing Everyone a
Safe and Happy Summer
Clarenville/Bonavista Shrine Club
16 To find out how to further help our kids, log on to exceptionalcare4kids.comINSTALLATION DINNER & DANCE
Head table guests Our special guests Patient Coordinator’s report
Toasting the Piper Ill. Sir Doug & Lady Olive Let’s raise some money
Noble Sid and the kids Shriner of the year with his Lady The Potentate chips in
Dinner and Dance Music What we are all about A grateful dad offers thanks.
Special guests Lady Wall makes the presentation of Shriner of the Year Proud brothers with Lady Olive
“Take the Tour” at beashrinernow.com 17PATIENT CHAIRMAN’S
Report
The usual Patient activity has been
ongoing at a steady pace. As there
was no Outreach clinic scheduled for
the fall of 2014 more patients traveled
to Montreal for appointments. This
affected our travel cost.
Philadelphia Patient
On Feb 21-2015 I received a phone
call from Noble Larry Moss to inform
me that a 14 year old boy had suffered
a back injury in a skiing accident and
that he may require assistance from Patient Shanea Halleran Patient Joseph Hartery & Noble Ralph Miller
our spinal injury unit in Philadelphia.
I immediately contacted relevant Spring Outreach Clinic has made great progress with Shriners
members of the Divan, as well as The Spring Outreach Clinic was over the years and we have watched
Noble Sid Dyke Patient Co-ordinator held on May 11-12, 2015 with 19 patients him slowly but surely be able to do
for St. John’s Shrine Club. Noble attending - 17 regular patients and the things he might not have been able
Sid then visited the Family at the 2 new applicants. DR. Fassier has to do. It was just 5 years ago when he
Janeway Hospital, and with their help referred 5 Patients to Montreal Shriners found he did not need braces anymore.
arrangements were made to transport Children’s Hospital for treatment. Being given this good news he left the
the injured boy, Malcolm Hollett to As usual, I met Dr. Fassier along Examining Room and proceeded to
Philadelphia for an assessment. with his Clinical Assistant on their throw the braces down the corridor as
I have kept in touch with the arrival at Gander Airport on the he walked out of JPMH in Gander. It
patient’s father, Mr. Phil Hollett by afternoon flight of May 11- 2015. After was a great moment for him and for
phone several times since. At the a coffee break we proceed to the Hotel the Shriners present. This time it was
latest speaking with him On May 23 to check in, then on to JPM Hospital to a very memorable and heartwarming
2015 from Philadelphia Hospital he start his Clinic 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm. time again for all present. That’s the
said that Malcolm is responding to The following day, May 12 Dr. Fassier results we hope for with all our patients
physiotherapy very well with many resumed his clinic at JPM Hospital and and why we do what we do.
mussels of his legs responding. The saw the remainder of the appointments
latest is that he has been walking 300- which was completed at 11.00 am. Then Patient Stats
500 ft with ankle braces only, Good to the Airport for lunch and their return So far this year, forty-nine children
news indeed !!. Mr. Hollett wishes flight to Montreal. Many thanks to our were given 59 Appointments with 25
for me to express their most sincere Potentate, Ill Sir Doug Beattie, Assistant having been completed. There are
gratitude for the great work that the Raban, Noble Rolly Card, as well as still 33 pending - 14 for Montreal and
Mazol Shriners are doing for Malcolm their ladies along with Noble Tom 18 for Gander One Patient is still in
and his family as a whole. Malcolm is Goulding, Noble Len Norris, Noble Philadelphia -Total Cost so far this year
continuing his academic studies while Gerald Winsor and Noble Ev Green for $96,508.65. This amount includes an
in Philadelphia Shriners Hospital. their assistance to the patients and their air ambulance flight to Philadelphia =
Mr. Hollett also said that he was families at the clinic. $37,753.96.
very impressed with the staff at the For one young man Sheldon Norris
Philadelphia Hospital. They have been it was great news for him when Dr. Nobles I urge you to keep up the good
outstanding in all their dealings with Fassier advised him he will not need to work of supporting the Patient Travel
Malcolm and the family. (Mr.Hollett return for any more visits – he’s free. Fund. As you can see by the figures
has given me permission to use their I first met Sheldon in September 1999 above, at anytime we may be challenged
names in this report.) when he was 15 months old and he to support our commitment to the
On Mar 5, 2015 Noble Sid Dyke was one of the first patients I took an patients and their families who depend
made arrangements for a Shrine application for. Since then he has been on us to improve their way of life.
patient Miss Chelsea Hart and her to the Gander Outreach Clinic for many
family to attend and speak at the visits as well he’s been to The Montreal NOBLE RALPH MILLER
N.L.C.A Conference that was held in Shriners Hospital for a number of Mazol Patient Travel Chairman
St. John’s. procedures and surgeries. SheldonYou can also read
