1990 - 2015
March 2015
Volume 1, Issue 3
Special Interest
Articles:
Halton Hills
Georgetown, Acton, Milton, Erin
• Our President
Our President – Noble Jim Gilpin
Dear Nobles:
Individual Highlights
2015 Officers P2
Sick & Visiting P2
Membership P2
CVSC History P3/4
1990 Events P5
Coming Events P6
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25 Anniversary P6
Montreal Nov 2015 P6
Noble Riders Unit P5
S.M.A.S.H. Unit P5
The Last Word P5
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Greetings for the month of March and this will be our 3 Credit Valley Shrine Club CamelLot of the year. Noble Don Thompson with assistance from Noble Greg Ferguson are once
again commended for the fine job they are doing putting the Camel-Lot together every
month.
I was pleased to see that the club once again voted to sponsor a Georgetown Soccer Club
summer house league team for 2015. I feel this is an important community event that helps
local youth and allows the club to develop and provide quality soccer programs in a fun
safe environment for the Georgetown community that our club is part of. The Georgetown
Soccer Club appreciates the support we provide every year and this is partly what
Shrinedom is all about.
Noble Don Thompson has once again put a lot of effort into arranging a social night at
Mohawk Racetrack and Casino on Saturday, April 18, 2015. I hope we will all be able to
support him in this effort by attending for a fun night and visiting with good friends.
A visit and tour of the Montreal Shrine Hospital for Children is planned for Friday,
November 06, 2015 to Sunday, November 8, 2015. Information for the trip was outlined in
the February Bulletin and more information will follow. This will be a nice fall trip, an
opportunity to see the new hospital and I hope as many members as possible will be able
to attend.
As a personal aside, they have a Masonic Club in the park where I am staying that I joined
several years ago. This is strictly a social club with Masons from Canada and the US as
members. Membership runs around 50 Masons and when I arrived in January this year I
was informed that I had been nominated for the position of Vice President for 2015. At the
February meeting of the club the executive positions were all filled by acclamation and
voted on. Very similar I thought to the way our groups often work. However it is all fun and
nice to meet Masonic brothers from across the country.
I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Noble Wayne Reid for so ably assuming
the secretarial duties of the club for the month of January during Secretary Don
Thompson’s absence. Much appreciated by everyone Noble Wayne.
Congratulations to Levon Ferguson grand dog of Noble Fergy for winning $100.00 in the
recent Shrine Lottery draw. This should keep Levon in bones for some time to come.
I will be returning in April and look forward to club meetings and activities.
Yours in faith,
Jim Gilpin President 2015 Credit Valley Shrine Club
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2015 CVSC Officers
President
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1 Vice President
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Your love is as
wide as the
oceans
As deep as the
sea
And as tall as
the heavens.
May your spirit
rise like a
mighty wave
and come and
restore those
who are ill.
Noble Bob Barker
Vice President
Noble George Power
3 Vice President
Noble Tim Somerville
Director
Noble Bill Somerville
Director
Noble Peter Marshall
Director
Noble Wayne Reid
Secretary
Noble Don Thompson
Treasurer
Noble Greg Ferguson
Auditors
Nobles Dave Manes & John Ellacott
Past President
Noble Mark Stoiko
Ambassador
Noble Larry Aldebert
Secretary Emeritus
Noble Ron Lovegrove
Mixologist Emeritus
Noble Randy White
Noble Riders
Noble Keith Perkins
S*M*A*S*H
Noble Peter Marshall
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Father,
Noble Jim Gilpin
Sick & Visiting
Noble Bill Tindall at Sunnybrook Hospital
Ward – K2 West
410-480-6100
Noble Don Cameron give him a call 905-864-0368
You are the
water of life,
You are a fresh
spring,
You are healing
rain
To all those who
are in need.
Noble Ron Lovegrove give him a call 905-877-8032
Lady Agnes Inglis is recuperating at home after having
surgery.
If you know of a Noble that’s not up to snuff, please let
Noble Rev. Peter Barrow and me know so that we can
mention them at our meetings and keep them in our
prayers.
Come Lord!
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History of Credit Valley Shrine Club
A CLUB IS BORN – THE INFIENT YEARS 1990 – 1994
The balance of 1990 was a very busy time under the direction of Noble Alfie Hutchins. The
Club held its first pot luck Ladies night. The first 50/50 draw was won by Lady Joan
Lovegrove who donated her portion back to the Club. Noble Ron Lovegrove presented the
Club with a lectern which he made and I am delighted to say that it is still in use today. That
year, the Club participated in the Georgetown Fall Fair parade. Noble Ross Dryden
donated the wood for our storage locker and Noble Ron Lovegrove built them. Lady Joan
Lovegrove and Lady Joyce Hutchins made storage bags for the flags and gavel. The Club
agreed to sell Christmas cakes. At the November meeting the 1991 budget was presented
and after some discussion approved. It was also decided at that meeting that the
December meeting would be another pot luck dinner with the Ladies. The following dress
code was approved – Light bluejackets, dark blue pants, white shirt, dark blue tie with a
single Shrine crest, black socks and black shoes. Light blue windbreakers with the Club
crest on front and a large Shrine crest on back. New standardized by-laws were received
from the Temple and over 80% of the new by-laws were the same as what the Club had
submitted to get approval to form a Shrine Club. Just a coincidence? The Club participated
in the Oakville Santa Claus Parade. The year finished with a bank balance of $6.616.31.
1991 – Noble Alfie Hutchins remained as President. The Christmas cake profit was
$1,469.55 of which half did not have to go to the Temple. A Club crest was developed and
approved. Ill Sir Ron Groshaw, Potentate installed a new 3rd Vice-President and another
Director. The first meeting of the motorized unit was called by Noble Peter Marshall at the
Ravine restaurant. Guelph Shrine Club asked for our assistance with the Spring
Ceremonial in Guelph. A Founding Members night was held in April and certificates were
presented to the Founding Members. The Club approved the Selling of Christmas Cakes
again this year. Noble Peter Marshall’s Jeep was used in the Guelph Ceremonial parade. A
pot luck dinner was held at the June meeting. Noble Ernie Anderson presented a Draft Doll
which Lady Norma Anderson had made to the Club to be used as a fund raiser. The Club
participated in the Oakville Santa Claus parade. Christmas cakes would be sold in the Erin
Mills Town Centre, Meadowvale Town Centre, Georgetown Mall and Milton Mall. A Pot
Luck with the ladies was held in December...
1992 - The Assistant Rabban conducted the installation of the Club Officers with Noble
Ron Lovegrove as President. Noble Glenn Woolfrey reported that 13 Shrine lottery tickets
were sold. The Noble Riders Unit was approved by the Temple under the direction of Noble
Glenn Woolfrey. Approval from the Temple was received to form the S*M*A*S*H Unit
The two Club Units attended the Spring Ceremonial in Hamilton. After the Erin Santa Claus
parade the Nobles were invited over to Noble Bill Tindall’s for refreshments. The C.V.S.C.
Ladies sold some crafts along with the Nobles selling cakes. $621.61 was raised and
donated to the Shrine Hospital. A Pot Luck dinner was held and Santa Claus was invited to
distribute a gift to all the Ladies.
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1993 – Noble Jack McEwen, Rameses Treasurer installed the officers as well as
Noble Al Irving as President. The Club had a rink in the Whitefish Bonspiel in Barrie.
C.V.S.C. Masonic Degree team under the direction of Noble Ron Lovegrove put on a
second degree for Friendship Lodge. 16 rooms were confirmed for the Spring
Ceremonial in Barrie. Subsequently the Club was bumped to the Nottawasaga Inn in
Alliston. Noble Ambassador Alfie Hutchins expressed the Club’s displeasure to the
Temple. The Nottawasaga Inn was cancelled and eight rooms were booked at the
Sun Dial in Orillia. The Club’s first Master Mason night was held. The Club planned
to enter six summer parades. A June Pot Luck dinner was held with the Ladies in
attendance. The Club went by Halton School Transit bus to a Blue Jay game. The
Club attended the N. Y. /Ontario Ceremonial in Niagara Falls. The Club Units
participated in the Ceremonial Parade and competition. Christmas cake sales would
be advertised on cable four. A Pot Luck dinner was held again this year with Santa
Claus and the Ladies all receiving a gift.
1994 – Noble Robert Smith, Assistant Rabban installed the Officers of the Club
including Noble Bill Tindall as President. A team would again be entered in the
Whitefish Bonspiel. Sixteen rooms were booked for the Spring Ceremonial in
Belleville. The Club’s degree team did a second degree for Credit Lodge. A
Georgetown soccer team was sponsored at a cost of $180.00. Guelph Shrine Club
requested the Club’s help with the June Circus. Noble Al Irving organized a golf
tournament at the Acton Meadows Golf Course. 31 golfers participated and Noble
Wes Goodman was the winner of the low gross. A Club BBQ was planned for July at
the home of Noble Bill Tindall. Twenty-five rooms were booked for the Spring
Ceremonial in Belleville. Accommodations in Belleville were a disaster and the
Temple was notified. A donation was received from the Belleville Shrine Club as
Compensate for the Club’s inconveniences. Trip to Erie Hospital was planned for
September. Christmas cake sale dates and locations were announced. A 1995
budget was presented and approved. A catered dinner was held in December with
the Ladies and Santa in attendance.
At most meetings there was a guest speaker and/or entertainment.
NOTE: During 1990 an attempt was made to form an Oriental Band under the
leadership of Noble Don Laycock. The interested Nobles met weekly at Noble Al
Irving’s manufacturing facilities to practice. The Nobles marched around numerous
machines trying to play various Oriental Band tunes. They were actually able to get a
couple of songs down pretty good. Lady Joyce Hutchins is a great lover of Oriental
Band music! On Joyce’s birthday the band decided to surprise her. While the family
got her out of the house the band moved in and set up in the basement. On her
return, the sweet sounds of the Oriental Band started to fill the house. Boy was she
ever surprised! The Nobles felt that they did not have sufficient musette player ability
to handle a one or two hour parade. They kept running out of wind. Due to a lack of
sufficient players the Band had to disband leaving the Oriental Music to those groups
that could.
Summary from “A New Shrine Club for the Georgetown Area – The
First Ten Years” by Noble Ron Lovegrove
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EVENTS OF 1990 – Ben Wick’s Cartoon
CHANGE of ADDRESS
Alfie Hutchins
356 Kribs Street
Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
N3C 3L6
Phone: 647-930-3623
Cell: 647-400-0879
Email stayed the same
Norm Martin
6075 6th Line
Orton, Ontario, Canada
L0N 1N0
Phone: 519-855-4960
Email: [email protected]
Tom Hayward
Email: [email protected],com
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Coming Events
Saturday, March 21, 2015 Rameses Executive Seminars 124 Queens Plate 9 am
Sunday, March 22, 2015 Charles A. Sankey Lecture Series, Brock University 3pm
Tuesday, March 24, 2015 CVSC Regular Meeting 7 pm Social; 8 pm Meeting
Saturday, April 11, 2015 Potentate Ball, Woodbine Banquet Convention Hall
Monday April 13, 2015 CVSC Visit to the Waterloo Shrine Club
Tuesday, April 14, 2015 CVSC Executive Meeting 7 pm
Saturday, April 18, 2015 a night at Mohawk Race Track – Noble Don Thompson
Tuesday, April 28, 2015 CVSC Regular Meeting 7 pm Social; 8 pm Meeting
25 Anniversary Highlights
Saturday, June 27, 2015 25th Anniversary Banquet
Get your tickets early, limited space
Raffle tickets to help with the 25th celebrations
NIGHT AT THE RACES
WHAT: An evening at Mohawk Racetrack & Casino
WHEN: Saturday, April 18, 2015
TIME: Dining Room Opens 6:30 P.M.
Buffet Opens: 7:00 P.M.
Races Start: 7:30 P.M.
Buffet Closes approximately 9:30 P.M.
Races Finish around 11:00 P.M.
COST: $50.00 per person
WHAT YOU GET: Free Parking, Program, Buffet,
Tea & Coffee and $10.00 Casino Voucher with a
Driver’s Licence or Passport.
Taxes and Gratuity Included
Sign up now for an evening of Fun and Fellowship
PAYMENT: Cash and cheques made out to me –
Don Thompson. Must be paid in full by March 24th
Please email me if you are interested as a
minimum of 20 are required to keep the group
rate.
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Montreal Trip to our New Hospital
Friday, November 6, 2015 – Sunday, November 8, 2015
Friday
Nov. 6
Saturday
Nov. 7
Leaving –
Arriving Dinner Breakfast Leaving -
Dinner Sunday
Nov. 8
Credit Temple, Georgetown at 8:30 am sharp
Hotel 4:00 pm
Time and restaurant to be arranged – not included in price
Served from 7:00 am
Tour of Montreal Shrine Hospital at 9:00 am
Light Lunch provided at Hospital
Possible Tour of Montreal Children’s Hospital
Time and restaurant to be arranged – not included in price
Breakfast - Served from 7:00 am
Leaving - Montreal Sunday at 10:00 am
Arriving - Georgetown 5:30 pm
Two Nights in a Montreal Hotel including breakfast and return bus transportation
PRICE:
Single $475.00
Couple $600.00
These prices fixed as of now but are subject to change upon booking. So get
your reservation into me as soon as possible so that I can confirm these rates.
Shriners Hospitals for Children – Montreal
The Montreal Hospital save refreshment tabs as a fund raising event. I know
a lot of other worthy groups also save tabs, but since we will be going down
there in November maybe for this year only we could save the tabs for our
hospital. Bring them to our meetings and I will collect them.
REMEMBER IT’S FOR OUR KIDS
Noble Riders & S.M.A.S.H. Units – Closed for winter
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2015 PARADES DATES:
Saturday, June 6th – Bread & Honey Festival Parade
Saturday, June 13th – Spring Ceremonial Belleville
Saturday, June 20th - Step Dance Parade Dundalk?
Wednesday, July 1st – Canada Day Parade Glen Williams
- Canada Day Parade Cambridge
Saturday, September 19th – Acton Fall Fair Parade
Legion Memorial Parades & Wreath Lying
Saturday, November 7th – Acton Cenotaph 9:45 am
Sunday, November 8th – Glen Williams Cenotaph 12 Noon
Sunday, November 8th– Georgetown Cenotaph 2:30 pm
Sunday, November 8th – Milton Victoria Park Cenotaph 1:30pm
Wednesday, November 11th - Streetsville Legion
Remembrance Day Parade
Saturday, November 14th - Acton Santa Claus Parade
- Georgetown Santa Claus Parade
Sunday, November 15th – Milton Santa Clause Parade
Saturday, November 28th – Erin Santa Clause Parade
Sunday, November 29th – Mississauga Santa Clause Parade
Sunday, December 20th – Campbellville Santa Claus Parade
TRIP TO WATERLOO
WHAT: ANNUAL VISIT TO THE WATERLOO SHRINE CLUB
WHEN: Monday, April 13, 2015
MEET: Masonic Temple, 12 Lindsay Court
TIME: 5:45 pm LEAVE 6:00 pm Car pool
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DINNER: 7:00 PM COST $20.00
Come along for fellowship and making new friends
The Last Word
“Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried
anything new.”
― Albert Einstein
Part-time Editor Noble Don
Men at 26 plays football,
Men at 40 plays tennis,
Men at 60 plays golf,
have you noticed every time you get older
your ball gets smaller
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THAT’S ALL FOR THIS ISSUE
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