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MASA is over and our most hearty congratulations to the Nobles assistance. Without their leadership the Ball wouldn’t be as
of Jaffa Shrine Highlanders who took First Place in the parade. We successful as it is. As per our tradition The Haggis was
fielded five (5) players and a Drum Major. Everyone else had to presented and Piper Mark Goss performed the Ode to The
work or had family plans. For what we put out it was a fine effort Haggis. The ladies, as usual, looked beautiful, dressed to the
but Jaffa had a very large contingent and as they passed us they nines and made us look good. Our three (3) newest members
sounded very good. They deserved their win. It also broke our brought their ladies and they had a good time and all
twenty (20) year string of First Places. The Shaler Homecoming commented they had a very enjoyable time. Service stripes
Parade started with Piper Mark Goss opening his home to us were presented and Pappy Patchin was presented with the
beforehand. It’s always nice to have a downhill march. This year Highlander of the Year Award. I am humbled and thank Clan
weather was with us and our Full Dress uniforms didn’t make us Chief Rich Diehl for the honor. We played for the attendees and
stew in our own juices. Our elections were held and Drummer they gave us a great round of applause, The big screen on the
Chris Covert was elected Clan Chief, Pappy Patchin Assistant stage provided continuous images of Highlander activities and
Clan Chief. The new regulations from Imperial allow for a some of the older members provided commentary to new guys,
Military Officer to also hold an elected Civil Office, thus my ladies and guests regarding where we were, what the weather
election to Assistant Clan Chief and still be Drum Major. Also we was or what was special about it. I would like to thank our
combined Secretary/Treasurer slots and elected Piper Mark Goss. guests for their support of the Highlanders. Some families make
We made it thru the year with no reason to call a Board of Control it an evening and include the Ball as part of the family weekend
meeting to address issues, except to fill the mandated requirement when they come in from afar. For all that we do to keep Syria
to hold one. We were pretty quiet this year. Oct 20 was our Shrine great there are still a few more events we will be playing
Highlanders Ball and we had a good turn out. Piper Frank Sims at before the new year arrives and we always look forward to
did a fine job and he thanked Pipe Major Charlie Gledich for his them. Knees in the breeze!
Pappy Patchin, Drum Major

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