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The Cowichan Valley Shrine Club was established in Duncan on November 28, 1964. The first president was Noble Elvin Waldie, who remained active in the club until his death in 1997. He was well known as our Greeter for many years, and was affectionately known as the "Vancouver Island Potentate". Duncan is also home to the Gizeh Clown Unit, Duncan. Its members are all members of the CVSC and many of them have been president of both clubs. Our club has been led by many excellent presidents over the years, each one, in his own way, contributing a great deal to our philanthropy. Much work has been done to raise funds for the Shrine charities through bingos, "mums" for Mothers' Day, Christmas cake sales, walk-a-thons, Shrine circus, cook-outs, and many other activities. But it is not all work; we have a lot of fun at our meetings, family barbeques, tubing parties, parades and other events. In fact, the CVSC has become well known for hosting some of the more memorable Vancouver Island Shrine Days celebrations. The club has always been, and remains, well represented on the Divan. In fact, two of our members rose to the top: Past Potentates David Trace and Ross Scott. The Cowichan Valley Shrine Club is alive and well, and is looking forward to continued work for our philanthropy well into the 21st century with the same energy and dedication that has always been the hallmark of our club.
Noble Jack S. Gibson |