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2 PHILAE SHRINERS NEWS A Publication of PHILAE SHRINERS A.A.O.N.M.S. Halifax, N.S. P.O. Box 9050, Station A Halifax, N.S. B3K 5M7 Phone: (902) Fax: (902) PHILAE TEMPLE 2006 ~ELECTED DIVAN~ Bill Scrymgeour, Potentate Wendal E. Dawson, Chief Rabban Robert Buchan, Assistant Rabban John Cameron, High Priest and Prophet Robert Kirby, Oriental Guide David Fraser, Recorder Paul Frank, Treasurer ~APPOINTED DIVAN~ Wilf Jodrey, First Ceremonial Master Phil Beeler, Second Ceremonial Master Butch Milne, Director Harold Morash, Marshall Gary Patterson, Assistant Marshall Bill Bonner, Captain of the Guard Gary Bowser, Outer Guard ~ELECTED EXECUTIVE~ Bill Scrymgeour Robert Buchan Robert Kirby David Fraser Alan Jarvis Ken Conrod Wendal Dawson John Cameron Paul Frank Shane Buchan A.N. Sandy Buchan Harlan Billard, Jeweler harlan@ns.sympatico.ca Sandy N. Buchan, Editor Phone (902) abuchan@eastlink.ca or philaeshriners@hfx.eastlink.ca Published by: For Advertising, Call: Lyndia Wellwood (902) Fax Although the greatest care is taken to ensure the accuracy of the information given in this publication, Philae Shriners News and its contributors can accept no legal responsibility for loss through any error in the information contained within. Philae Shriners News reserves the right to refuse and/or edit submitted material. Printed in Nova Scotia. All rights reserved. Contents may not be reprinted either in part or in full without the written permission of the publisher. Advertising claims herein are those of the advertisers, and do not constitute an endorsement of products and/or services featured. Philae Shriners News is published four times year. Mailed under Canada Post Publication Agreement No Philae Shriners News Summer 2012 Philae Shriners News Summer 2012 Potentate s Message Oriental Guide Report Lost in the Desert Assistant Rabban Report DeMolay Chapter Boys and Advisors Hants County DeMolay Wheelchairs Available Official Call of the Potentate Summer Camp for Burn Survivors Parade Schedule Parade Schedule Chief Rabban Report Fezeroo Dartmouth Shrine Club Camp Brigadoon A Thank You Letter An Invitation from our Potentate Philae Road Show Dates Booster Page Young Philanthropist Gives Generously Cumberland Shrine Club In Memoriam Shrine Car for Sale The Evolution of the Editorial Without Words Permanent Contributing Membership Philae Phunnies Imperial Session in Charlotte Brian Miller Memorial Auction ARTICLES Articles for the next issue, (Fall 2012), is tentatively set for August 17th, All articles to be in on this date to the editor or the temple.

3 How Time Slips Away Potentate s Message Like the song says How Time Slips Away. My year as Potentate is certainly slipping away much too quickly, but hopefully we are getting some things accomplished. We attended the Mid Winter meetings in Bangor, ME. We made arrangements regarding accommodations for Nobles and Ladies during the NESA meetings scheduled for mid September. We trust Philae will be well represented; it s not too far and great shopping for the ladies. We look forward to a good contingent of Nobles and Philae Units on parade. Specific details will be outlined in additional issue of the Philae Shriners News as well as on our website. We have accepted invitations to various Potentate Invitational s, including Rhode Island Shriners and Karnak in Montreal. We were well received and enjoyed the weekends. We also visited Philae Shrine Clubs in company with other Divan Members, including clubs in Halifax, Dartmouth, Truro and Amherst. All clubs are scheduled for visitation. We had the opportunity to attend the Daughters of the Nile installation and brought greetings from your Divan and Philae members. A couple of very important committees are being formulated. Most particularly a Facilities Committee, which is to be established to oversee the operations of Philae s Connolly St. Building and operations; with particular regards to building maintenance, instituting security for the Philae Lounge. A programme will be established to operate the building within business plan and operate the building as a business. Another important committee being established is the Search Committee. Representatives from the various Philae jurisdictions are being contacted to seek out and secure proper persons to operate your Temple in upcoming years. Immediately we will require a new Recorder and Oriental Guide. Your Temple will need to appoint a new Fezeroo Chairman, as well as a new Ceremonial Potentate. The very knowledgeable lady in our office Denise MacDonald has indicated she will be retiring in a year or two. The search committee will have a full slate of responsibilities. Members of your Divan will soon hit the road with the Road Show. This group plan to visit each and every club. They will be brainstorming, seeking input both pro and con to increase the rapport and communication between Philae and its members. How better to serve all our members and operate our Temple to the happiness of all. Membership is still our most pressing problem. We must all become involved and contact Masons, speak at Masonic functions and let them all know what we are about. It cannot be left to the Membership Chairman and his various club membership committee members. We look forward to having class of at least 25 members of our December Ceremonial. If everyone replaced themselves what a class of candidates we would have. Try and sign up one Masonic brother. As previously outlined to you, our Temple and Luxor Temple of New Brunswick will be holding a joint Potentate s Invitational. This is scheduled for Charlottetown, PEI during the annual Old Home Week August Look for more detailed information on our website soon. This could be the biggest gathering of Shriners and Units in many years. A busy and fun filled summer is about to get underway. Many parades are scheduled commencing with the Potentates Apple Blossom Parade. Stretch your able tow and be in attendance as often as you can. The annually published Philae Diary should be in your hands within the next few days. This is an invaluable source of information outlining club meeting times, venues, parade times and locations and social event information. The long awaited Year Book is getting closer and should be delivered very soon. Please keep in contact and up-todate. Attend any stated meetings, executive meetings, hospital committee meetings and club meetings as you can; you are part of Philae and welcome to attend and participate. Until next time, Sincerely, W.H. Bill Scrymgeour Summer 2012 Philae Shriners News 3

4 Oriental Guide How Quickly Time is Flying By Lost in the Desert Dear Ladies & Nobles, The last few months our Divan have been very productive as we prepare to embark on a new endeavour, the Philae Shrine Road Show which will travel across both provinces. Over the next few weeks, you will receive a letter and/or from the Temple advising you of a Road Show close to you. We are working with the club executives to canvass dates and locations. We sincerely hope that all Nobles and their Ladies will come out to this one-day session which will cover many topics of interest needed for successful business planning for the Temple. This includes, membership, fundraising, developing a mission statement, finances & budget preparation, donations, public relations, Temple leadership and what the Lady of a Shriner can expect. This session will be done through facilitation allowing everyone to actively participate in the future of your Temple. Understanding that membership in our philanthropy is a key to our success and future; we are asking that each Shriner bring at least one Master Mason and his Lady to this session. We are planning to use these sessions to tell the story of the Shrine and our affiliations to the hospitals. We will have membership kits available and will explain what they need to do, if they are interested in joining our great organization. In 1980 we had 1684 Nobles; today, we have 1047 Nobles. I encourage our clubs to use this opportunity to recruit new club members as I understand that 60% of our Philae Shriners do not belong to a club or unit. Remember, if we are to attract our Masonic brothers, we need to make sure we participate fully in our Blue Lodges. As we begin this change, we must point out the importance of maintaining our Temple; it is our identity and we need to ensure that we leave these assets in the hands of our future brothers. We cannot continue to rely on our endowment funds to cover the expenditures each year, we must all commit to looking after our home and our investment. To do this, we need to focus on our fundraising activities and rather than adding new ones, we need to capitalize on what we have and do it well. Before I close, I want to talk about Fun! In 1872 when the Shrine was formed, it was all about a group of Masons who wanted to have a fun side to Masonry. The hospitals didn t come into play until 1922, some fifty years later. We can t lose site that our fraternity is about fellowship and fun and our mission is the hospitals. We are all volunteers on a mission to support our hospitals but we need to keep our legacy of having fun paramount. Come out and have fun at the Apple Blossom Parade on Saturday, June 2, 2012!! Fraternally yours, Robert J. Kirby Oriental Guide, Philae Shriners kirbyr@eastlink.ca (902) Addresses Unknown Listed below are the names and addresses of those Nobles Lost in the Desert, which is to say we do not have a current address. Should you know the whereabouts of any of these Nobles, please contact the Recorder s office. Hines, Glen 48 Dundee Close Fall River, NS B2T 1M7 MacKay, Murray A. 5 View Street North Sydney, NS B2A 1E9 Meunier, Lloyd W. 89 Coventry Lane Dartmouth, NS B2V 2K5 Wright, Lionel R. 5 Rose Way, Unit 14 Dartmouth, NS B2Y 4L9 Johnston, Murray 384 Reservoir St., New Glasgow, NS B2H 4K4 MacLeod, Chalmers J. 24 Governors Lane Antigonish, NS B3G 2W8 Wadden, W. David th Ave., St. Paul, AB T0A 3A1 4 Philae Shriners News Summer 2012

5 Philae Shrine Center Assistant Rabban Report Es Selamu Aleikum Nobles of Philae Shrine, Hopefully this report finds you all in good health and enjoying our beautiful Maritime weather I am very pleased to announce that the Fund Raising Committee has in fact been re-instated. Currently serving on the Committee are Illustrious Sirs Paul Frank & Bert Thompson, Nobles Gordon Taylor, Albert Josey, Graham Campbell, Robert Kirby & Rob Buchan (Chairman). We are currently focusing our efforts on ironing out details with the Dutch Mason Festival and this year s Lottery Calendar. We are planning to have the Lottery Calendar distributed in September at our Stated Meeting, and there have been a few changes with the calendar this year. I will explain in greater detail at the Stated Meeting in June, hope to see you at the stated meeting Yours in the Faith, Rob Buchan, Assistant Rabban of the Philae Shrine, robbuchan@thebusboys.com (cell) (work) 311 Hants County DeMolay Chapter Boys and Advisors Hants County DeMolay is now entering it s third year. This picture was taken after our first Officer Installation Ceremony in March It was a very moving and memorable event, where the Installation Charge for each boy was read by their parents. The success of DeMolay in Nova Scotia is totally dependent upon the continued support of the Shrine and Masonic communities. Thank you Brothers and Nobles for supporting the very foundation of our fraternities. Summer 2012 Philae Shriners News 5

6 Philae Shriners Shrine Children Hants County DeMolay Hants County DeMolay is entering it s third year of operation. Philae Shriners are an ongoing supporter of this youth group. Noble Frank Reinhardt is the Advisory Board Chairman, shown here at the start of their annual bottle drive fund raiser in Windsor. Wheelchairs Available These wheelchairs are available for the use of any of our Shrine children who may need them. If any Noble has a wheelchair that you are not using, I can re-build for our use. Ill. Sir Bryce Gibson 6 Philae Shriners News Summer 2012

7 Official Call of the Potentate Official Call Notice is hereby given of a Stated Meeting of Philae Shriners to be held on Saturday, June 16, 2012 at 10:00 am. at the Temple, 3530 Connolly Street., Halifax, N.S. David O. Fraser, Recorder William Scrymgeour, Potentate NOBLES: Please be aware that two notices of motion have been presented and may be brought forward at this meeting, that if approved by two thirds vote of those present, our by-laws will be amended. Noble Rob Buchan gave notice of motion that at the next quarterly meeting June 16, 2012 that he would move or caused to be moved that the By Laws of Philae Temple Article 3 Section 3.1 (a) be amended to provide that the election of officers for the subsequent year, will be held at the December quarterly meeting of each year. Noble Rob Buchan gave notice of motion that at the next quarterly meeting June 16, 2012 that he would move or cause to be moved that an Article be added to the By Laws of Philae Temple providing for a fundraising program conducted by the Chief Rabban and or the Potentate for the express benefit of the deferment of the Potentate s travel expenses for Shrine activities during his year of office as Potentate of the Temple. Philae Shriners to Visit Camp Connect Summer Camp for Burn Survivors Nobles, with co-operation of the NS Firefighters Burn Treatment Society, Philae Temple has scheduled a visit to Camp Connect to visit with burn survivors which will be held on August 18th, This is a call to all Nobility, Clubs and Units to join with us to make this a memorable experience for the burn survivors. The event will take place at Scotia Glen Camp (just outside of New Glasgow directions below) on Thursday August 16 th. from 12 noon until 3pm. The Potentate has confirmed his attendance as well as a number of the members of the Clown Unit and the Jolly Trolly will be onsite as well. For further information on the burn camp, please visit the following link: If you are interested in attending, or would like additional information, please contact the Secretary of the Halifax Shrine Club Ken Conrod, via phone or at halifaxshrineclub@yahoo.ca Please mark the date on your calendar and we look forward to seeing you at Camp Connect as we may the day a Special Day for the kids. Directions to Scotia Glen Camp MAIN LAND ROUTE Take Hwy. 102 to Truro: Turn right at Hwy. 104 to New Glasgow: Turn left at Exit 27A First street on the right School Rd.: First road on the left Camp entrance CAPE BRETON ROUTE Take Hwy. 104 to New Glasgow: Turn right at Exit 27A: First street on the right School Rd. First road on the left Camp entrance Summer 2012 Philae Shriners News 7

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10 Chief Rabban Committees are Active and Open Fellow Nobles Your executive has been meeting regularly since our first meeting on Feb. 28th. The executive meetings are open to all nobles. This is the time to express your concerns in a timely fashion. You can attend in person or send your concerns through one of the executive. The normal committees are active and also open to input from the nobility. We have struck four new committees this year. 1. Facilities Committee under the chairmanship of Noble Ken Conrod. They are responsible for but not limited to: temple maintenance, rentals, overall operations, policy and security. 2. The Fundraising Committee under the Chairmanship of Assistant Rabban Noble Rob Buchan. They are mandated with developing long and short term fundraising proposals, goals and strategy etc for Philae. 3. The Search Committee under the direction of Ill Sir Bill has been mandated to finding nobles who will be willing to offer their names for future openings on the Divan, Executive and Committees. 4. The "Road Show" Committee is chaired by our "new kid on the block" Our Oriental Guide Noble Rob Kirby, This is a main component of our "Five Year Plan". We are enlisting the help of all our nobles in forming a strategy to take us forward. We are hoping to take advantage of our existing clubs in various parts of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island to act as a venue where all our nobles both individual, members of the clubs and members of other interested Masonic bodies could participate in an open and frank discussion. The results of this endeavor will help us form a platform for our evolving strategy as we move forward in an attempt to formulate a positive foundation for our temples future. Please! open your doors when asked to support this event and join with us in encouraging as much involvement as possible from all the nobles in you area. This will be a brain-storming session and all ideas are welcome. There have been some comments about the traveling that is done by the Divan and executive. Some assume that Philae pays for it. That is not the case. When one or more of us travel to visitations, Club meetings, executive, hospital, Divan or stated meetings etc. It is at our own expense. You have a dedicated executive and I ask you to please support their efforts on your behalf. Since the last printing of the Fez, I have attended (chaired) three executive meetings, Divan & hospital committee meetings, and the March 10th stated meeting. In March I also attended the mid-winter NSA meetings in Bangor, Maine. The last weekend in March, Lady Marjorie and I brought greetings to the "Sphinx visitation" in Hartford, Conn. on behalf of Ill Sir Bill and Philae. In April, Lady Marjorie and I brought greetings to the "Melha Visitation" in Springfield, Mass. We had an opportunity to tour the hospital during this visitation. While at the hospital, we met a very young patient and his family. I attended the Central Club meeting on April 16th with other members of the Divan. On April 21st Lady Marjorie (PQ) and I attended the installation of the new Queen and officers of Athena Temple #149 Daughters of the Nile. The last week-end of the month we attended the "Rhode Island Visitation" where Ills Sir Bill brought greetings. The majority of the 2011 Potentates along with our own Lady Janet Miller came to honor the 2012 Potentate who had to stay back a year as he fought and won his battle with Cancer. His "should have been counterparts" made a touching scene as they lined up in front of the head table to honor him. (continued on Page 11) Phone: (902) Phone: (902) Fax: Fax: (902) liner@ns.sympatico.ca liner@ns.sympatico.ca 103 Park Road Elmsdale, Nova Scotia B2S 2L Akerley Blvd., Unit 43, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B3B 1J4 whs@allstream.net W.H. Bill Scrymgeour Owner Tel: (902) Fax: (902) Cell: (902) Specializing in Products and Service to Food Processing Industries 10 Philae Shriners News Summer 2012

11 Chief Rabban Committees are Active and Open (continued from Page 10) The first weekend in May I brought greetings from Ills Sir Bill to the Grand Chapter/Grand Council "Annual Communications". Due to other commitments we were unable to attend the visitation at Karnak in Montreal on Mother's Day Weekend. We did however stop by the Montreal Hospital on our way to Ottawa. We dropped off several "clear leaf bags" filled with colorful neck, arm and leg supports (C shaped Pillows), bags of stuffed toys including huge teddy bears, jungle pants, pillow cases and shorts donated by Athena Temple #149. The staff were delighted to receive the items and said that they would put them to good use. When returning form Ottawa we took the time to drop by the site of the new hospital. Two of the hospitals are showing real signs of progress. Ours will not be started until Wednesday May 16 saw us back in Halifax to attend the official visit of Ill Sir Bill to the Halifax/Dartmouth joint event. We enjoyed a lovely roast beef dinner catered by the Daughters of the Nile. Thursday May 17, Ill Sir Bill, High Priest and Prophet John Cameron and I visited the Island Shrine Club. It has been a very busy few months. The Divan and executive committee have been working diligently on your behalf. The committees new and old have been putting many hours into their responsibilities and are assertive in their planning. Attending Visitations at other temples keeps the bonds strong in our North-East We need each other to support the Springfield, Boston and new Montreal Hospitals. These bonds of friendship and mutual respect go a long way in strengthening our association. Our counterparts group for 2013 is vibrant, cohesive, dedicated and a pleasure to be a part of. REMEMBER, You are Philae Temple and Philae needs each and every noble to feel ownership and pride in their Temple. Philae wants each noble to feel engaged and excited about the future of the Temple and how they can makes it happen. In traveling to other temples, each visit has offered a chance to learn something new, observe different ways of doing things, but most of all seeing that "The Shrine" is alive and well in the North East. We will be having our visitation in August. Please refer to Ills Sir Bills announcement in this edition of the Fez. These visitations are open to all nobles and ladies who wish to attend and enjoy the fellowship. At other Temples this is the big event of the year. We have learned some new jokes these past two months but have found out that real life events can sometime be very funny. Chief Rabban Wendell E Dawson holds a copy of The Fez magazine found in Aleppo Temple during the February Visitation. Yours for the Children Fraternally Chairman of the Executive Committee Chairman of the 2013 Budget Committee Chief Rabban Noble Wendell E Dawson Summer 2012 Philae Shriners News 11

12 Eastern Valley Fezeroo 2012 Noble Frank Reinhardt at the Fezeroo Shriner s station at the mall in New Minas. Kentville Chrysler Dodge donates the use of a new vehicle and County Fair Mall donates the use of this space every year in support of Eastern Valley Shrine Club Fezeroo and Shrine activities. 12 Philae Shriners News Summer 2012

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16 Philae Shriners News Booster Page In memory of Lady Mona Ashton, from Noble Clifford Ashton (3/8) In memory of William A. Byrne, from Noble David Byrne (3/8) In memory of Ill. Sir Brian Miller, from Ill. Sir Bruce MacLaren PP (5/8) In memory of Ill. Sir Brian Miller, from Noble Gordon Granchelli (3/4) In memory of Ill. Sir Brian Miller, from Lady Georgina Granchelli (3/4) In memory of Lady Clara MacLellan, from Noble Barrie MacLellan & Clara MacLellan (2/4) In memory of Noble Don Cooke, from Lady Barbara Cooke (2/4) In memory of Ill. Sir John Dunbar, from Lady Alma Dunbar (2/4) In memory of Noble Lester Veinotte, from Noble Mel Pickings (1/4) In memory of Ill. Sir Brian Miller, from Noble Ron Powell (1/4) In memory of Ill. Sir Fred Jewer, from Noble Ron Powell (1/4) In memory of Ill. Sir Vivian Savage, from Noble Ron Powell (1/4) In memory of Ill. Sir Gerry Buchan, from Noble Ron Powell (1/4) In memory of Noble Max Baker, from Noble Ron Powell (1/4) In memory of Noble Gordon Law, from Noble Ron Powell (1/4) In Honour of Ill. Sir Shane Buchan & Noble Rob Buchan HP&P from Lady Marion Buchan (3/4) Congratulations to Philae in recognition of 100 years from Lady Marion Buchan (3/4) 16 Philae Shriners News Summer 2012

17 Shriners Hospital for Children - Boston Young Philanthropist Gives Generously Submitted by: Shriners Hospitals for Children Boston, Public Relations Typically, birthdays are a time for celebration and for kids that means cake and presents. But instead of receiving presents for his birthday, one young philanthropist made a big decision to donate all of his gifts to the patients at Shriners Hospitals for Children Boston. said that they encourage their children to learn about giving back at a young age. Justin s family thought Shriners was the perfect place to do so after the great care Justin received when he was younger. Justin s father, Chad Demars, reflected on their experience at Shriners saying, It s comforting to know that there s lots of support here for people going through a hard time. Justin s donation not only impressed the staff and families at Shriners but it also caught the attention of the local media. During his visit in February, WBZ Radio and WBZ TV came in to interview Justin and his family. In case you missed the broadcast, Justin s story can be found on the channel s website. Justin Demars. Photo by Sue Brogna Justin Demars, a former Shriners patient, is a five year old with a giving spirit far beyond his years. Justin first came to Shriners when he was 10 months old and suffered burns on both hands from touching a steam radiator when he was just learning how to stand. Four years later, he returned with his parents and three siblings to donate all the presents he collected at his 5th birthday party. When asked how the idea came about, Justin s parents Senior Director of Public and Community Relations at SHC Boston and the Demars family. Photo by Sue Brogna. D. A. Morrison s Auto Body Blue s Mills, Cape Breton (902) Summer 2012 Philae Shriners News 17

18 Cumberland Cumberland Shrine Club Ill. Sir Harris Pipes President Bruce Cowie with the 1st Fenwick Scout & Cubs. Pres. Bruce Cowie, Mrs Warren Keizer 50/50 winner and Chief Rabban Wendal E. Dawson.Radio Day Nov Chief Rabban Wendal E. Dawson presenting our 100th Anniversary hat to Roger White 18 Philae Shriners News Summer 2012 Cumberland Shrine Club Lobster Dinner & Auction May 26, 2012 Springhill N.S.

19 Shriner Car In Memoriam Deaths Since Last SHRINERS NEWS ES SELAMU ALEIKUM We do not lose the ones we love They only go before Where there is everlasting life Where sorrow is no more And there the soul will always live And peace is everywhere. We do not lose the ones we love God takes them in His care. Crewe, Edwin Fong, William Greeno, Aubrey Keating, Arnold Thompson, Mark For Sale $ call Bill Burtt (902) Protect yourself and your family s personal health and lifestyle information Whether you re traveling or at home, MedFlash allows you and your family to have immediate access to vital health and lifestyle information, protecting you against medication errors and other life threatening events. With MedFlash Personal Health Manager you easily create, manage and store your health and lifestyle information on the MedFlash drive. MedFlash provides secure unprecedented convenience and interaction with the healthcare community thus protecting the healthcare needs of your family. For more details visit the ShrineSavers website at or call (866) Summer 2012 Philae Shriners News 19

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22 Philae Phunnies A man is walking through the recreation ground of his local park, when he notices a huge fight in full fury on the football field he is passing. What s going on? he asks a spectator watching from the sideline. The other replies: It s a match between the Shriners and the Knights of Columbus. What s the score? asks the first man. I don t know, it s a secret! ***** A small Masonic lodge had had a string of bad luck. It was preparing to initiate a candidate on steamy evening in June and its air conditioner had stopped working. After sweating their way through part of the work, The Master had asked the candidate what he most desired? The candidate replied a beer! At this juncture the WM., being startled, whispered light to the candidate. Ok, the candidate replied, a Lite beer. 22 Philae Shriners News Summer 2012

23 Make Plans to Attend the 2012 Imperial Session in Charlotte Mark your calendars now for the 2012 Imperial Session, scheduled for July 1-5, 2012, in Charlotte, N.C. This gorgeous city has become one of America s most important financial centers, second only to New York City. Charlotte offers plenty of popular tourist attractions. The Bank of America Corporate Center one of Charlotte s tallest skyscrapers offers spectacular views of the cityscape; Charlotte s Carolina Raptor Center has 25 different species of raptors; and for those in the mood for fast rides and sideshows, there is Paramount s Carowinds theme park. Some of Charlotte s main museums and art galleries include the Charlotte Museum of History; Discovery Place, which includes an Omnimax Theater, planetarium and aquarium; Charlotte Nature Museum an exciting nature center with Native American relics; North Carolina Transportation Museum with information and exhibits about various forms of historic transport and the Mint Museum of Art North Carolina s oldest art museum. The city also offers countless gardens to enjoy, including McGill Rose Garden, Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens and the UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens. Another popular attraction is Reed Goldmine State Historic Park, where America s first documented gold rush took place. Charlotte also has numerous options for those who love cars and racing. The Backing Up Classic Auto Museum and the North Carolina Auto Racing Hall Future Imperial Sessions July 1-5, 2012 Charlotte, N.C. June 30-July 4, 2013 Indianapolis July 6-10, 2014 Minneapolis July 5-9, 2015 Houston July 3-7, 2016 Tampa Photo by Patrick Schneider Photography courtesy of Visit Charlotte of Fame both offer a large collection of classic cars and car racing memorabilia. There is also Charlotte Motor Speedway, a major racing track, as well as the Richard Petty Driving Experience where racing fans can experience professional race car driving first-hand. The Oasis Shriners and Deputy Imperial Potentate Al Madsen look forward to hosting the 2012 Imperial Session in their home city. Please make your plans soon, and be a part of the fraternity s most significant week of the year Session Location Announced The latest city to be added to the Imperial Session list is Tampa, Fla., scheduled for Tampa is a vibrant city that is also the home of Shriners International Headquarters and Shriners Hospitals for Children Tampa. In addition to the fantastic weather and the area s beaches, the city also offers a wide range of interesting spots to visit, including Busch Gardens and the Tampa Museum of Art. For fans of plays, orchestras and grand operas, there is the David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts. There are also plenty of shopping options to choose from and also the possibility of catching a Rays game for all the baseball enthusiasts. Checkout www. imperial2012.com for more information. Please also note that the Imperial Session will be held in Indianapolis, Minneapolis and Houston in the intervening years. OSAUG11MPTA Summer 2012 Philae Shriners News 23

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