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Richard Loomes is a visionary leader and devoted Freemason whose decades of
service reflect an enduring commitment to community, leadership, and compassion. A Life Member of Shriners International, Richard serves on the Board of Governors
(Associate) for Shriners Hospital for Children – Canada, helping guide its mission of
providing world-class pediatric care. As Potentate of Tunis Shriners No. 17

9 (2022) and
Vice President of the Canadian Association of Shrine Temples (CAST), he championed
collaboration, membership growth, and renewed engagement across the fraternity. Within Freemasonry, Richard has served as District Deputy Grand Master of Ottawa
District 2 and held numerous leadership roles with The Builders’ Lodge No. 177. His
dedication to youth development is evident through his long-standing leadership with
DeMolay Canada, where he continues to mentor young men in leadership and service. Professionally, Richard is a senior management consultant with over 35 years of
international experience in business transformation and strategic planning. He brings
the same strategic vision, integrity, and heart for service to every endeavor he
undertakes.

05/30/2026

SCSA Ceremonial Day 2 was just as full as the 1st. I had the honour of serving, along with Josh, as Judge of the Motor Corp Competition. The teams were excellent and the results close. Then Lady Andrée and I were humbled in the Co****le tournament although we can save face by saying we lost to the eventual winners, Anthony and Roy :). After an excellent meal prepared by Jerusalem Shriners, we welcomed almost 50 new Water Buffalos. (See if you can spot Wilma; I mean Andrée.)

05/29/2026

Day 1 of the South Central SA Ceremonial is in the books and a full one it was. Barak Shrine put together a full agenda for the session with the first day including some s***t shooting and Hillbilly Degrees. A whole lot of new Ma's and Pa's joined Sugar Cane Still Clan 190. Thankfully, Andrée's shoulder isn't too sore from the shotgun!

05/28/2026

To think that 104 years ago, the very first Shriners Hospital opened in Shreveport, Louisiana to help children in need. Lady Andrée and I had the privilege of touring the current facility today and delivering a book from Noble Joe Radmore and Lady Niki. Laura Williams from Philanthropy did a great job telling us about the incredible history and more recent positive changes with the site such as the increase in patients seen, increase in donations, increase in operational savings, rocketship EOS, and also the 100 quilts every 3 months from Miss Eileen. What a great facility and legacy!

05/26/2026

Spring is the season for renewal and rejuvenation. So it is in the Craft with installation of officers and in the Shrine with Ceremonials. With the first, we renew the leadership in our lodges and with the second we rejuvenate the Shrine membership with new Nobles. This past month I had the pleasure of participating in a few installations and this past weekend was there to welcome 17 new Nobles to Tunis. The future is looking bright!

05/20/2026

Behind (or maybe below) all of our wonderful care is a a well maintained infrastructure. Thanks to Dominique, Frank and their team for the tour and keeping everything at Shriners Hospitals for Children - Canada humming.

05/04/2026

Lady Andrée and I had the pleasure of attending the Grand Master’s Reception last Thursday in Ottawa, hosted by the Ottawa Masonic Districts.

It was a wonderful evening of fellowship as we welcomed the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario, M.W. Bro. Jamie Ireland, along with a delegation of Past Grand Masters, Past and Current District Deputy Grand Masters, Grand Lodge Officers, members of the Board of General Purposes, and many brethren with their ladies.

Congratulations to the organizers for a well-planned and memorable evening. It was great to see the Ottawa Masonic community come together in such strong numbers.

04/25/2026

An incredible milestone with the first Shriners medical mission to Ivory Coast! What a success!

04/21/2026

What a great weekend in Toronto celebrating the Rameses Potentate's Ball and NYOSA Luncheon. Congratulations to Ill. Sir John Slessor and Lady Barbara and thanks go to Noble Michael Webb (Chief Rabban), Lady Leslie and team for organizing the wonderful event.

04/11/2026

Following the morning business meetings of Shrine Directors Association 2026 session and Ladies Luncheon, we had a tour of the beautiful iconic landmark - Shrine Auditorium, home of Al Malaikah Shriners, and past home of many award shows including the Oscars, Grammys, Emmys and ACM. What a site to behold!

04/09/2026

We got to visit Shriners Children's Southern California in Pasadena yesterday. They fill an important healthcare role in the southwest. As usual, we left impressed with the staff and facilities. Thanks to Valentina Martinez, Sr. Director of Philanthropy, for giving us the tour.

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