Given the large geographic area covered by the Tunis Shriners chapter, there are five regional social clubs that allow our members to meet locally.
Within Tunis Shriners, there are twelve sub-units in which members can participate in. They are most commonly known for their unique and fun parade costumes and their commitment to helping kids in need through charity work and fundraising.
Clubs
Meeting Night: 4th Monday of the month
President
David Cowan | (613) 900-4871
Secretary
Ron Gillis | (613) 382-9953
President
Gary Tristram | (613) 345-8370
Secretary
Mark Smith | (613) 659-4484
President
Don Mahar | (613) 742-3465
Secretary
Wayne Keech | (613) 582-5069
President
Phil Pilon | (613) 253-4926
Secretary
James Birtch | (613) 257-5215
President
Don Linssen | (613) 635-4885
Tunis Culinary Club
The Tunis Culinary Club (TCC) meets the fourth Wednesday of every month at 6:00 pm at the Masonic/Shrine Center at 2140 Walkley Road, except for the summer months of June, July, and August.
The Tunis Culinary Club met on November 28 for the first time.
No casualties were reported, all thumbs and fingers survived the chopping and dicing !! An excellent dinner and good company was enjoyed by all!
Meeting Night: 4th Monday of the month
President
Bob Conrad | (613) 737-7461
Secretary
David Riendeau | (613) 614-3074
Please note that in September the Tunis Shrine Culinary Club will meet on Friday, September 27 instead of Wednesday, September 25.
Units
This unit consists of six airplanes that fly along the road. Each pilot is uniformed to participate in numerous parades.
President
Gord Lewis | (613) 795-6715
Secretary
Winston MacDonald | (613) 824-9540
Directors Staff consists of a fleet of mini bikes that attend parades and competitions. At Tunis, the members of this unit are responsible for the setup, running, and dismantling of the Ceremony of Initiation.
Director Staff
Director
Doug Dockrill | (613) 839-1936
Secretary
Mark McLean | (613) 355-7634
The Hillbilly Moonliter Clan is a unit of costumed “Hillbillies” that participate in parades on floats depicting the Hillbilly way of life.
Hillbilly Moonliter Clan 149
Rabban of the Clan
Ken Fields | (613) 880-8383
Keeper of the Quill
Michael Jackson | (613) 226-5756
The Keystone Kops is a unit of costumed Kops and Prisoners that participates in many parades. They have a 1921 Model T Ford paddy wagon that is driven in the parades.
Keystone Kops
Top Kop
Phil Pilon | (613) 253-4926
Desk Kop
Jim Birtch | (613) 257-5215
The Kitchissippi Bootleggers Taproom No.12 is a unit for members to explore their hobby of home/craft brewing through the promotion and education of brewing beer /winemaking /distilling and other related activities while supporting Tunis Shrine and promoting the good of Shrinedom and Brotherhood.
President
Brent Legree | (613) 735-6374
Secretary
Russell Staye | (613) 558-1357
The Klowns do their routines at various hospitals, parades, fairs, Northeast Shrine Association games and other events. Some units have a face-painting section.
President
Blair Hart | (613) 370-0335
Boss Klown
Bob Conrad | (613) 737-7461
Secretary
Bob Cosh | (613) 267-5723
Treasurer
Russ Salo | (613) 523-9934
The Legion is composed of Shriners who are veterans. One of their main objectives is to keep sacred the memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice for their country.
Commander
Fred Haggart | (613) 744-5523
Adjutant
Daniel Charron | (613) 835-3000
The members of the Oriental Band are a group of talented costumed musicians that participate in parades, Initiations and perform at various requested functions.
President
Gerry Bent | (613) 224-5760
Secretary/Treasurer
Barry Burchill | (613)225-7039
The Provost Corp. is a group of Nobles that act as security with candidates at Ceremonials. They sometimes act as flag bearers at parades.
President
Geoff Roberts | (613) 433-9103
Secretary
Wayne Keech | (613) 592-5069
The Tunis Motor Corps is anew Motor Cycle Unit formed for Tunis Parades etc. to promote our fraternity.
President
Angus Gillis | (613) 248-8081
1st VP
Jim Doel P.P. | (613) 812-1995
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