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Al Azhar Units Al Azhar Shrine Clubs Athletic Club (Rutters) contact the Ramses for dates
Air Corps 7:30 p.m. 2nd Wednesday
Clown Unit 7:30 p.m. 1st Thursday
Directors Staff 7:30 p.m. 4th Thursday
Greeters As called
Legion of Honor 10:00 a.m. 2nd Saturday
Mounted Patrol 6:00 p.m. Wednesday
Oriental Band 7:30 p.m. Thursday
Provost Corps 9:00 a.m. 4th Saturday
Sabre Patrol (Call Swordmaster for date)
Shrine Patrol 7:00 p.m. Mondays
Tin Lizzie Corps 7:30 p.m. 3rd Tuesday
Vintage Cars 7:30 p.m. 3rd Tuesday
Alpine Shrine Club 1st Tuesday
Big Country Shrine Club 4th Tuesday
Calgary Shrine Club 2nd Friday
Foothills Shrine Club 4th Wednesday
Lethbridge Shrine Club 1st Wednesday
Medicine Hat Shrine Club 3rd Wednesday
Red Deer Shrine Club 3rd Wednesday
Wild Rose Shrine Club 1st Wednesday
THE PATROL
We at the Shrine Patrol (nicknamed the Segway Patrol),
express a warm welcome to our 10 new Nobles of the
Mystic Shrine, we hope that you and your family will
enjoy all the activities that Al Azhar has planned for the
year.
We are beginning parade season and the Patrol received
many compliments about our Segways’ during the High
River Parade on Victoria Day and we are looking forward
to participating in the Calgary Stampede Parade on July
5th and many other parades.
The PNSA is being held in sunny Lethbridge on July 25th
to 27th and the patrol will be cooking our famous
mouthwatering breakfast on Saturday morning and also
doing a demonstration on Friday, we encourage you all
to attend and enjoy the festivities.
The patrol is growing, we have 2 new members and 1
returning member so far this year and I extend a warm
welcome to Noble Ron Johnson and Noble Ramsey
Haymour and welcome back to the patrol Noble Wayne
Capper. And if you would like to join the Patrol and
learn to ride a Segway, we practice on most Mondays at
the Shrine Centre, starting around 7:00 our drill - master
Andy Pokolinski is a good teacher. Wishing you all good health and be safe. Noble David Hochman, Captain for 2013
LEGION OF HONOUR
Good day to all Nobles and Ladies from the members of
the Legion of Honor. At the end of 2012, we said “thank
you” to our Commander Noble Ace McGuire and
Adjutant Noble Charlie Frew who did an outstanding job.
We welcomed back our Quartermaster Noble John
Horrick and Treasurer Noble Henry Retzlaff and our new
Commander Noble Omar Giroux. We were very happy to
add our new Adjutant Noble Doug Clark and the Deputy
Commdander Noble James Spillott.
Our first meeting had a good turnout of members and
our Potentate and Recorder were also in attendance..
We welcomed back Noble Terry Dean to the unit and he
received a warm welcome.
We are now embarked on the new year with our parade
attendance to the following; High River, Okotoks, PNSA,
Banff, Canmore, and, ending with, Cochrane.
Pictured above is our “Flagmobil”. That’s Noble Andy
Sands baby. He takes care of the maintenance, upkeep
and transport to parades with his Second-n-Command
Noble Morris Esber. It is a very appreciated parade
entry as we carry the flags of Canada, USA, Mexico and
Panama. We will be adding to this the flags of
Philippines, Puerto Rico and the European Union.
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LEGION OF HONOUR (cont’d)
in the world and so is our flag collection.
We do very good work in our philanthropy and the
people appreciate it very much. Notice the cheers we
receive on our parades and that’s very encouraging.
Next month we host the International Legion of Honour
at the PNSA. It will be a time to renew old acquaintances
and make new friends so we hope to see our members
attending this event and partake in the parade.
To all, have a good summer and see you on parade
Noble Omar Giroux
Commander
TIN LIZZIES Hello Nobles,
Welcome to parade season 2013. We already have two
successful parades under our belts and are looking
forward to the rest of the year.
Thank you for supporting our last meat sale. If you
missed out we will be having another just in time for
your summer barbecues in July. The order by date will
be July 9th, with the delivery date being July 16th.
We would like to congratulate Potentate Gord on his
ceremonial. If any nobles would like to come to one of
our meetings, or take a Tin for a spin, we meet the third
Tuesday of the month (except for July and August) in the
Temple starting at 7:30pm.
I hope you have all registered for PNSA at the end of
July. I’m looking forward to seeing you in Lethbridge; the
place to be seen in 2013!
See you on the parade route,
Rob Sceviour
Commander 2013
AIR CORPS
By the time you read this installment of the FEZ SEZ the
summer parade season will be in full swing. The Air Corp
will be at many parades as well at a few unique events.
July 1st Airdrie, July 5th Stampede Parade, July 9th Hull
House breakfast, July 10th Kids Day at the grandstand
stampede park, July 13 and 14 Airdrie Air Show (note if
your unit would like to join us give me a call), July 24-28
PNSA Lethbridge ( I still need volunteer drivers to man
the transportation vans!!!!!) and that is just July. August
sees us going to Strathmore on August 3rd and Nanton
on August 5th winding up in Cochrane on Labor Day
September 2nd.
The Air Corps Prop Club Dinner will be held Saturday
October 19th at the Calgary Tower, Tickets are $85.00
per person and will include parking at the palliser
square. All Shriners that participate will be installed in
the Royal Order of the Prop (good fun). Tickets may be
purchased from any Air Corp member or by calling me at
403-283-1714.
Fraternally
Ron Down Captain
SUPPORT YOUR CRAFT LODGE
THAT’S WHERE SHRINERS ARE BORN
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ORIENTAL BAND Band members have had a busy start to 2013 with
involvement in many activities. We have been fortunate
to recruit two new members and it goes without saying
their Ladies too. I would like to take another
opportunity to welcome Noble Jim Dawson and Lady
Angel, along with Noble Wayne Barney and Lady Laurel,
welcome to the Oriental Band. We still meet for practice
(believe it or not) on the 1st , 2nd and 4th Thursday of the
month and the interested or just plain curious are more
than welcome to come and join in, no previous musical
experience is required, just a wish to laugh and enjoy
the company of others.
Another happy event was the marriage of Noble Guy
Cochrane to Lady Lynn on May 19th, I guess that is why
he missed the Parade on the 20th, congratulations to you
both and best wishes from all Band members for a long
and happy life together.
The Spring Ceremonial was engagingly different in its
new venue of the Fez Dome, the Band attended and
played to its usual high standard with a little help from
two young friends. We were fortunate to be able to
present to the Potentate at the banquette a cheque
from our fund raising events for $69,000 as a donation
to the Hospitals, The Transportation Fund and the Shrine
Centre. I would like to extend a big thank you to all who
contributed their time and energy in achieving this
figure.
We are into Parade season and work has been
progressing on upgrading and ensuring we improve the
safety features of the trailer. We have installed an
exhaust vent to take the truck fumes to the back of the
trailer; we have also installed new tires. New signage is
in the works and along with a lick of paint here and ------
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there we should look really sharp on parade.
The next couple of months look busy with parades every
other week. High River was our first and the weather
this year was better with no snow to contend with. We
will next be at Black Diamond, then Okotoks, Canmore,
and Bowness. This should be a good preparation for
PNSA in Lethbridge starting on the 24th of July. I hope all
of you that can, will attend. A big thank you is due to Art
Laing our Musical Director for bringing the truck and
trailer to the parades in Guy’s absence, and also to Dick
Luton for stepping in as the parade driver.
George Lister - Sultan Oriental Band
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THIS MAGAZINE
Editor’s Note:
Your editor tries to get as many pictures as possible
into the Fez Sez but is limited by the size of the Fez
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GREETERS Our big event is our Summer BBQ on July 17, 2013 on the lower patio at the Al Azhar Shrine Centre in the sunlight overlooking the lake and the fountain. Why don't you all come and join us. Dress casual or western. Everyone is welcome. RSVP to Gordon Berard - 403-620-8030 [email protected]. Looks like we will be assisting the Potentate to transport the Imperial Potentate and delegation from the Calgary Airport to Lethbridge for the PNSA. If you are free, do come and help us on July 24, 2013. Call Rich Odland - 403-255-0310 or email at [email protected]. For your information the Greeters Unit is a long-standing group (max 25 members). We enjoy a cross-section of many who also belong to other units. There always has been many past potentates and divan members. In times past we did more official "Greeting", now we function to assist the Potentate and host very good and unique social functions. Come on July 17, 2013 and meet this friendly group. Rich Odland, President Greeters Unit
RED DEER The Red Deer Tin Lizzie unit has been very busy participating in local events. Below are some pictures of
their move-out to Caroline, Mirror and Rocky parades.
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Nobles of the Tin’s; Thx to all who made their way to the Rocky Rodeo last Saturday, a great parade and a great
gathering at Noble & Lady Mel & Shirley Tessmer’s digs after. Thx Lady Shirley for your kind hospitality and ,of
course, the awesome potato salad! Thx to Lady Merrill Kean for handling the fotos, ‘twas a great time; kids loved us
and this is, indeed, Shrinedom at its finest!
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WILD ROSE For the Wild Rose Shrine Club the first half of this year is truly coming up roses, as the saying goes. Our executive is
doing an outstanding job: organized a profitable casino, spring breakfast, a busy parade season and more social
events as summer arrives. The spring breakfast was well attended as Noble Peter Proudlock rounded up his cooks
and served all who did come: families and Divan members. Thank you again vice president Peter. The High River
parade was the first of the parades scheduled for the summer. Having Past Potentate Larry McCook back to
transport and maintain the wee buses and we are pleased to report the first parade went without a hitch - both
buses performed beyond expectations. Our treasurer and driver recruiter Dale Hackinen has enlisted drivers for all
the scheduled parades over the summer - thank you Noble Dale. As to parades, we welcome Nobles and families to
attend our July 1st Airdrie Parade. Airdrie is now home to fifty thousand residents and our parade is now one of the
biggest in Alberta. Look forward to the other units that will be here.
Another rosey story - we welcome new members joining our unit, Nobles Matt Tuggle and Gary Long brother of
Allan Long. Happy to have both Nobles aboard.
Our President Ken Campbell is challenging our Nobility to take the trophy away as we enter the third annual Larry
Gauthier Golf Tournament being held in July. All nobles are welcome to join fun and fellowship. Each year we are
seeing more ladies taking part so …look out Noble Ken.
We are having a tremendous year within the Wild Rose as we work for our children so they can overcome
disabilities and hardships, always our goal, and we have fun along the way. However we have also been deeply
saddened as our Lady June Buchanan passed away in the later part of April.
June was the wife of Noble Dick Buchanan a past president of our club and a builder within our unit and our Airdrie
community. The name Lady June is most appropriate as June was truly a lady, wonderful wife, mother,
grandmother and friend to all especially those in need or in difficulty, rather it be family or friend. We the nobility of
the Wild Rose Shrine Club extend our sincere sympathies to Noble Dick and family. As a footnote, Dick underwent
major heart surgery recently and I am pleased to report he is home and doing well, and receiving great support and
assistance as he so rightfully deserved.
Have a great summer, see you on parade.
Your scribe
Noble Norm Brain
MOUNTED PATROL
The Mounted Patrol has been very busy in preparation for their participation in this year’s Calgary
Stampede Parade on July 5. The Mounted Patrol is anticipating up to 20 riders in this year’s parade.
Noble Jim Cascadden of the Mounted Patrol has arranged for a team of horses and a wagon to transport
the Divan members and others in this year’s parade. Many thanks from the Divan for this initiative!
The Mounted Patrol hosted another very successful “Father’s Day Family Picnic” at the Mounted Patrol
grounds on June 16th. The weather was great and everyone had a wonderful time eating steaks and
visiting.
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Book early because there are limited seats (Trip organized by Collette Vacations)
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Spring Ceremonial 2013 Memories
Pictures by Eric Skagen and Lorraine Weller
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PETITION FOR INITIATION AND MEMBERSHIP
AL AZHAR TEMPLE
TO THE POTENTATE, OFFICERS AND NOBLES OF AL AZHAR TEMPLE, SITUATED IN THE OASIS OF CALGARY, DESERT OF SOUTHERN ALBERTA
I, the undersigned, hereby declare that I am a Master Mason in good standing in __________________Lodge
#_________located at ______________________________________________ ________________________________________ City Province Which is a Lodge recognized by or in amity with the Conference of Grand Masters of North America. Furthermore, I have resided at my current address for not less than 6 months, as required by the Bylaws of The Imperial Council. I respectfully pray that I may be made a Noble of the Mystic Shrine, and become a member of your temple. If I be found worthy, and my request granted, I promise to conform to the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of The Imperial Council and the Bylaws and Ceremonies of your temple Birthplace ________________________________________________ Date of Birth ___________________________________ Were you ever a DeMolay? ______ If so, what was the Chapter name and Location ________________________________ Profession or occupation ___________________________________________________________________________________ Have you previously applied for admission to any temple of the Order? _____________________________________________ If so, what temple? ______________________________ When? __________________________________________________ Residence Address __________________________ _______________________________________________________ Street City
_______________________________________ _______________________________________________________ Province Postal Code
Business Address __________________________ _______________________________________________________ Street City
___________________________________________ ________________________________________________ Province Postal Code
Business Phone _____________________________ Hat Size ________________________________________
Mail Address__________________________________________________________________________________________
Home Phone ______________________________________
E-mail Address ________________________________________________________________________________________
Wife’s name __________________________________________________________________________________________
Date _______________20_________ Signature _____________________________________________________________
Print Full Name Here __________________________________________________________________________________ Name in Full, initials not sufficient
Recommended and Vouched for on the Honor of Noble _________________________________#_______________
Noble _________________________________#_______________