RajahNewsJune2016

Rajah News
www.rajahshrine.org
Vol. 73 June-July, 2016 No.4
The Secret of
Happiness is
FREEDOM
The Secret of
Freedom is
COURAGE
POTE’S GOLF OUTING
June 24th
MEMBERSHIP PICNIC
June 26th
SHRINE NIGHT at the
FIGHTIN PHILS
July 22nd

ATTENTION RACE FANS!
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International Speedway Corporation hosted NASCAR races
International Speedway Corporation (ISC) through its wholly owned subsidiary
Americrown Service Corporation has created a new program that will contribute
a portion of ticket sales from selected ISC race events to Shriners Hospitals
for Children. This promotion is open to Shriners, potential Shriners, their
friends and families, and others, to support Shriners Hospital for Children!
ISC provides quests with superior, innovative and thrilling experiences at its
motorsports events and Shriners Hospitals shares that same passion for excellence
through expert medical care.
A portion of ticket sales from the selected ISC-hosted NASCAR Sprint Cup and
XFINITY Series race events will support Shriners Hospitals. To review this list of
race events and to purchase tickets, go to RaceTickets.com/shriners.
About The Cover
The editor wishes to thank the Legion of Honor Color Guard and its members for their cooperation
in the production of the cover for this edition of Rajah. The actual photography took
place in the rain. Nevertheless, the Nobles stood their posts and the final photograph is a winner.
Appearing from left to right is Color Guard Captain Scott Miller, Past Commander Paul Mc-
Cloughan, First Vice Commander Brian Stoudt, Commander Illustrious Sir Bill Remo, Second
Vice Commander Bill Eveland and Past Commander Joe Hagan.
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The Potentate’s Message
Es Salamu Aleikum
Nobles, Ladies and Friends:
Hello again. I was told this year would go fast and they were not kidding. We
had a very nice Good Friday breakfast. Thanks to Noble Reverend Newhart and
thanks to our trio of musical performers.
A very special thank you to Mic and Beth Frey and their committee for transforming
the Doubletree ballroom into a New Orleans club scene. Beside ourselves,
other hotel guests and employees were very impressed with their decor,
and assumed they were paid professionals. What a great compliment guys! Thanks
also to Bryan and Judithanne Snyder, Chief Aide and his Lady, and all of our
Aides and their Ladies, and everyone else that contributed to make the Pote’s Ball
a success. As mentioned to us, you’ve set the bar very high.
Lady Barbara joins me in congratulating Ladies’ Susie Lesher and Belinda Stoudt and all their helpers for making Rajah
Ladies’ Basket Bingo a roaring success. Thank you to all who sold tickets, bought tickets and participated, plus thanks to all
the Units and Clubs for their donations. We had almost 100% participation.
By the time this Rajah News gets to us, the Third Annual Cigar Night, followed by our Hospital Crusade at Redners,
will have passed. I am sure with all of the volunteering by our Units and Clubs, the Crusade will do very well, plus Cigar
Night is always a success. Thanks everyone for helping and supporting our Shriner’s activities.
June begins with the Pote’s Foodie Tour. I am hoping everyone on the trip has a good time; I know Lady Barbara and I
will. The last weekend in June is a “hat (Fez) trick”. On Friday, June 24th is the Pote’s Golf Outing. Saturday, June 25th is
the bus trip to Shriners Hospital for Children, Philadelphia’s 90th Anniversary, plus a visit to Grand Lodge with lunch and
tour. Sunday, June 26th is Rajah’s Membership Picnic. Please call the office and sign up for these three great events. You
won’t want to miss them. By the way, the Philadelphia Hospital has once again won the Fez Cup for the most contributions
received during March Madness.
July 3rd-7th puts us in Tampa for our Annual Imperial Session. Please mark your calendar for Shrine Night at the Fightin
Phils, Friday July 22nd and the Pote’s Picnic, August 3rd. These are some of the highlights of events coming up, plus all of
the parades and picnics our Units and Clubs will be involved in. So let’s all turn out and support them.
It was a surprise to me at Spring MASA when Imperial Sir Jeff Snyder used the phrase I have been using all year, “Replace
Yourself”. Of course he was referring to membership, as I have also been. If you do, Rajah will continue to flourish.
Yours in the Faith,
Larry
PS: Answering inquiries: Pote’s and Ladies Polo Shirts are still available. Please call the Rajah Office. “And let’s try to sell
as many Sportsman’s Raffle tickets as possible.”
ALIEKUM ES SELAMU
Attest:
Joe Hagan
Recorder
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RAJAH SHRINE
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ILLUSTRIOUS SIR
LAWRENCE S. BORTZ, III
POTENTATE
DAVID W. EVANS
CHIEF RABBAN
JARED R. KICHLINE
ASSISTANT RABBAN
MICHAEL J. ZERBE
HIGH PRIEST & PROPHET
MARVIN J. MILLER
ORIENTAL GUIDE
RONALD F. RAPP, P.P.
TREASURER
JOSEPH J. HAGAN, SR.
RECORDER
JOSEPH J. HAGAN, SR.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
INSURANCE COMMITTEE
Every Thursday Evening at the Rajah Shrine Complex
Doors Open at 5:00 - Bingo Starts at 6:30
• Open To The Public • Smoke Free •
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Proceeds benefit Rajah Shrine and
are not deductible as charitable donations.
Recorder’s Message
Hello Nobles,
Welcome to all of the new Nobles we have created, through Mini-Ceremonials,
since January 13, 2016. If you need any information about the Rajah
Shrine or Shriners Hospitals for Children, please contact me in the office at 610-
916-9000.
We still have some members who have not paid their dues for 2016. I realize
that there was a real problem in the beginning of the year, but Shriners International
has it under control now. If you have paid your dues and not received your
new dues card yet, please contact me. Your new dues card looks like a credit
card. You may also pay your dues with a credit card by just calling the office.
Upcoming events include the Legion of Honor Commanders Ball on June
11th, 2016, the Golf Club’s Outing at Green Acres on June 15th, the Units/Clubs
meeting on June 22nd, the Potentate’s Golf Outing on June 24th at Rich Maiden
Golf Course and the Membership Picnic at the Rajah Complex on Sunday, June
26th, from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. Shrine Night at the “Fightin Phils” is Friday,
July 22nd. More information on any of these events may be had by calling the
office at 610-916-9000.
There will be a Stated Meeting on Wednesday, July 20th, 2016 at the Rajah
Complex. The meeting will begin at 7:00 P.M.
Thank you to our Hospital Drivers who made 13 trips in March and 17 trips
in April to Shriners Hospital Philadelphia Unit. If you would be interested in
taking children to the hospital and want more information, please contact Noble
Paul Shaw at 610-965-6417.
Rajah Shrine is in need of bartenders and Nobles that would like to be part
of the Building/Property team. If you would like more information, please contact
the office.
The Rajah Complex is available for rentals to our members and their immediate
families. The Pavilion, Multi-Purpose Room and the Banquet Hall are sufficient
to handle most parties, wedding receptions, meetings, etc. Give us a call
when you are ready for your next event.
CEREMONIALS
Mini-Ceremonials shall be at the discretion of the
Potentate. To schedule, please contact the recorder at
610-916-9000.

The Brandywine Shrine Club
Greetings from the Brandywine Shrine Club. We
would like to extend to you an invitation to visit our
Club, founded and chartered in 1951 in southern
Chester County to give the Nobles in this area an opportunity
to attend a progressive and informed Club,
and keep abreast of the happenings at Rajah Shrine. If
it has been awhile since attending, why not come to our
next meeting on the third Tuesday of the month. The
June meeting will have author Bruce Mowday give a
talk on the great Phillies centerfielder, Richie Ashburn.
Additionally, I want to invite you all to visit our area
this July, especially those who have a close relationship
with the Vietnam War. Hopewell United Methodist
Church (UMC) and East Brandywine Township will
host this summer, The Wall That Heals, a 250 foot
replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Part of a national
tour, the replica memorial wall and the education
center will be on display 24 hours a day, from July 28th
to July 31st at the Community Park, 440 Dilworth Road.
There is no charge for admission.
Since its debut in 1996, more than two million people
have visited The Wall That Heals sites. It has made
stops in nearly 400 U.S. communities (also Ireland and
Canada). Hosting The Wall That Heals provides area
residents with a multi-day educational experience on the
history of the Vietnam era and The Wall. The exhibit includes
an educational center comprised of photos of
service members whose names are found on The Wall;
letters and memorabilia left at The Wall in D.C. The
names on the exhibit replicate the names on the Wall in
Washington, D.C. As on The Wall, the names are listed
alphabetically by day of casualty.
The exhibits tell the story of The Vietnam War, The
Wall and the era surrounding the conflict, and are designed
to put American experiences in Vietnam in a historical
and cultural context. The replica Wall is
approximately 250 feet in length, and like the original
Memorial is erected in a chevron shape. The replica has
24 individual panels, each containing six columns of
names. The Wall is transported by a 53 foot, fifth wheel
trailer with cases built into its sides, allowing it to serve
as a mobile Education Center.
Come with your family and visit this event that
played a decisive and devisive role in our history.
Donald Lynn, Secretary
Lebanon County
Shrine Club
It looks as if the warm temps and picnic season is upon us.
When I think of summer I naturally think of mowing grass and
picnics - Shrine Picnics. I always thought Shriners ran on camel’s
milk and ice cream; I was wrong, again. Shriners run on hot dogs,
and boy am I glad. If you’re having hot dogs, that is the picnic I
want to attend. And now, we have one, our own Shrine Units making
the ultimate condiment for hot dogs, it can’t get much better.
Anyway, the picnic season is looking pretty darn good.
At Lebanon County Shrine Club, our big Picnic and Pig Roast
is Monday, June 20th at 6 P.M. at the Tall Cedar’s Grove in
Grantville. It is a joint gathering with the Hershey Shrine Club.
Ladies are invited and they bring the desserts. One of the Nobles
from Hershey always makes the best roast pork around. Before
you ask, of course, we have hot dogs - and lots of other stuff, all
you can eat; it’s great. For reservations call Club President Eugene
Heiges, PP at 717-731-9667 or our Club Secretary.
No meeting in July, but a big night for the Dinner Theater Friday,
August 12th in Mt. Gretna. It’s always a nice evening in the
trees. Come and relax with a great meal and show. It’s great to be
a Shriner!
Yours in the Faith, Dennis Royer
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Concert Band
Franklin D. Roosevelt said, “Happiness lies in the joy of
achievement and the thrill of creative effort.” The Rajah Shrine
Concert Band presented a presidential like Pops Concert this past
May 1st. Congratulations to all the bandsmen for a job well done.
Past Potentate, Gregory Lewis executed professional song introductions
and tactful shtick. If you missed this concert, let me brag
that you missed a fantastic performance under the baton of Bandmaster
Dale Shimpf and Assistant Bandmaster Chuck Runkle. Our
lead trumpeter, Garrett Hyneman dedicated, Come Back to Sorrento,
by Kanellos Vaggelis, to honor our recently fallen brothers,
Fred Kern, Robert Hornberger and Ray Rentschler. Garrett spoke
about the great times he experienced under the mentorship of Fred
Kern and as an added tribute saluted Robert Hornberger by playing
a piccolo trumpet on the final section of this song.
Illustrious Sir Lawrence S. Bortz, III was presented to the
podium and he reflected heartfelt words of gratitude to the band
members, friends and families. President Joe McCarthy was introduced
by the band’s rendition of “Here’s Joey” and the tuba section
cut in with “If I Only Had A Brain.” Joe said he was taking applications
for new tuba players. The playing of the “Stars and Stripes
Forever”, by Noble John Phillip Sousa, brought down the house.
Robert Anthony played the infamous
piccolo solo with his BBflat tuba,
honoring Robert Hornberger. At the
conclusion of the concert everyone
enjoyed a delicious meal and great
fellowship. The Nobelaires Dance
Band concluded the program and all
the patrons enjoyed a fun afternoon.
On behalf of the band, thanks to
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Forks of the Delaware Tin Lizzies
We’re now in parade season and the Nobles of the Tin Lizzies had our annual spring car
preparation session recently. We call it Oil Change Day where the cars and the hauler are gone
over top to bottom. Our thanks to Club President Henry Faust, who is also our Chief (and only)
mechanic. Henry keeps the cars in top condition. Parade Director Garrett Newhartz has lined up
our participation in three parades in May; Newburg, Annville,
and we always have fun in Bernville. We have
two parades scheduled in June; Malvern and Lehighton.
Besides the parades we’ll be participating in several events over June and July.
For instance, Noble Bill Bray sells shoofly pies on Cruise Night at Joe’s Steak Shop
in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, and Noble Art Good does the same at the Trolley Shop
in Bangor. Some Tin Lizzies will be playing in the Pote’s Golf Outing, and the Club
will have cars at the Membership Picnic on June 26th.
The Tin Lizzies Annual Clam Bake will take place on July 9th, at Newhart Park in Stockertown. Noble Ron Barron who
is managing the event says that it will be $45.00 for a lobster dinner and $35.00 for chicken. The event starts at noon with
hot dogs and burgers, salads, soft drinks and camel’s milk. For reservations contact Sam Ellis 610-390-6188,
sellis4947@aol.com.
We had a successful Hospital Crusade at Redner’s in Easton with a good turnout of Nobles to support this important
fundraiser for the Shriners Childrens Hospital.
The Club brought in three new members recently; Wayne Smith, Harry Wagner, and Chris Yeager. Wayne lives in Jim
Thorpe, Harry lives in Mahanoy City, and Chris lives along the Delaware River in Del Haven. Welcome to the Club Nobles.
In the Faith,
Sam Ellis
Rajah Provost Guard
Hello...it’s almost summer, but you would not know it by the way Spring
has treated us. We have certainly had our share of rain and cool temperatures,
but things are looking better for the next few months. I guarantee it! Well, at
least the calendar says summer, so that usually means a lot of hazy, hot and
humid days ahead. But how, can we be so sure? Just go away for a few days
and see how much your grass and the weeds grow? However, with the warm
weather it also means there are lots of picnics and family gatherings.
This is the time to plan for the Fall MASA, too. If you have not made
your arrangements, please contact the Rajah Shrine office and see if there
are any rooms available. It is going to be a great convention...lots to see and
do in Virginia Beach, including the sun and surf, the entertainment, the activities,
the Rajah hospitality room (the best on the beach), the parade on
Saturday, but most of all the great camaraderie of being with your fellow
Shriners! And celebrating the great year our own Illustrious Sir Ron Klee,
PP had as President of MASA.
The Rajah Provost Guard will be busy, too, as we will have several of
our members on hand assisting at the convention center during the meetings,
at the parade and at the election of officers to serve the Mid-Atlantic Shrine-
Provost Guard Association. Our own President, Dennis Loch is in line to
move up in the line of officers and would like to see Rajah’s support at the
Breakfast/Election to take place in the Sheraton Hotel on Friday, September
9th.
But, before heading to the beach, we invite everyone to see and hear a
performance dedicated to one of the greatest entertainers of our time, when
Jeff Krick brings his “Salute to ELVIS” show to the Rajah Banquet Hall on
Saturday, August 27th. Tickets are now available, so get yours NOW!
And don’t forget, Saturday, October 8th will be the Provost Guard All-
You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Feast at the Rajah Complex. So come one, come all
and enjoy a feast fit for a king.
We are busy and we enjoy it. You would too. So if being a member of
the Provost Guard interests you, stop in at one of our meetings on the Third
Tuesday of each month in the All-Purpose Room on the campus of Rajah
Shrine at 7 P.M. We’ll be looking for you.
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Greg Lewis, PP, Communications Officer
Caravaners
The Caravaners began their 2016 season of
planned campouts and events with a combined
Ladies’ Night with the Anglers. The event was
well attended with good food and fellowship.
A highlight of the evening was a presentation
by Illustrious Sir Lawrence S. Bortz, III to
William and Helen Young. The Youngs were
awarded the Gold Book Society Award for
their recognition and support of Shriners Hospitals
for Children. Compassionate giving
makes it possible for us to provide comforting
care to our children and their families.
Our first campout of the season was held
at Rajah Oasis. The weather did not cooperate
as it was damp and rainy, however, there was
plenty of warm fellowship and hospitality to
brighten our spirits. During the event we welcomed
new members Gary and Sandra Mullen
to the Caravaners. The weekend was capped
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Lehigh Valley Shrine Club
Regretfully, the article I submitted for the last Rajah
News was misplaced and inadvertently not submitted to be
published. I hope it is included in this edition.
Our Annual Ladies’ Night was held on Friday, March
18th at the Barn House Inn. There were 59 Nobles and
Ladies present who enjoyed an evening of fun, fellowship
and food. We started with a cocktail hour, followed by an
“All You Can Eat” buffet of soup, salad, fish, ham, turkey,
potatoes, stuffing and several varieties of vegetables. If
there was any room left over for dessert, the ice cream bar
with many choices of toppings took care of that. Throughout,
we were entertained with jokes and music by Glenn
Miller - The One Man Band. For those of us who stay up
late, there was music for dancing after all that went before.
The Potentate and his Lady Barbara were present and
seemed to really enjoy the dance music. This annual event
is a nice way to thank our Ladies for putting up with us all
year.
April 6th was our regular monthly meeting with a
smaller attendance of thirty Nobles and Ladies. The dinner
of soup, salad, Chicken Marsala and coconut cream pie was
delicious. The Divan was represented by our Liaison, Noble
Walter G. Newruck.
Our Club President, Noble Tom Hodgdon, spoke about
the Paper Drive coming up at the end of May. Nobles, this
is a great way to interact with the community and tell the
public all that Shriners do. It raises our profile while collecting
money to support our Hospitals. What could be a
better way to spend a few hours?
An early reminder that the Annual Lehigh Shrine Club
Golf Outing will be held on Wednesday, October 12th at
Iron Lakes. Mark that date on your calendar for a day of
good golf, good food, and great prizes!
Remember to attend and support your Clubs and Units.
Without an active membership, we will cease to exist!
As always, it’s GREAT to be a Shriner!
Yours in the Faith, Noble Roger C. Reis
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Concert Band
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everyone who supported our annual program through proceeds
from advertisements, ticket sales, and the commitment
of time and talent. Let’s do it again next year!
Come to Bernville, Pennsylvania on July 16th. The
band will play its concert again for the American Legionsponsored
Community Day event at 4:00 PM. The band
needs members. Please consider joining our Unit. We still
have a few Lottery Calendars left for sale. Check with any
band member for details. Need a band for a parade, dance
or special event? Contact our Unit Director, Bryan Snyder
at 610-589-2022 or bryansnyder@comcast.net.
I want to finish this article with a quote from Godfrey
Winn, “No man succeeds without a good woman behind
him. Wife or mother, if it is both, he is twice blessed indeed.”
Thanks Judithanne for being my special Lady. (love
you too, Mom.)
Fraternally,
Bryan D. Snyder, Potentate’s Chief Aide
& Unit Director of the Concert Band
Lehigh Valley Shrine Club
Fellow Nobles,
Due to our upcoming Ladies’ Night on March 18th, we
only had one Lehigh Valley Shrine Club meeting since our last
article.
I hope many of the Nobles were able to attend the Mass
Installation on January 16th. The Lehigh Shrine Club congratulates
our new Potentate, Illustrious Sir Lawrence S. Bortz, III
and wishes him a great year, as well as all the other Officers
of the Divan. Thank you for your willingness to serve Shrinedom.
On February 3rd, there were thirty Nobles and Ladies present
at the Brass Rail for a delicious meal of pot roast, accompanied
by soup, salad, mashed potatoes with gravy and
followed by a great Boston cream pie! It was enjoyed by everyone,
as well as a few “seconds” on the cream pie.
This meeting was our Annual Memorial Service for those
members of the Lehigh Shrine Club taken by the Black Camel
in the past year. Regretfully, there were eight of our Nobles
whose names were read, a candle extinguished and a white carnation
placed upon the Bible. Always a solemn ceremony!
President Hodgdon and Nobles Neimeyer, Wieder and Zodel
participated.
We appreciate the Potentate and his Lady Barbara for joining
us for the evening.
Remember to attend and support our Clubs and Units.
Without an active membership, we will cease to exist!
As always, it’s GREAT to be a Shriner!
Yours in the Faith, Noble Roger C. Reis
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2016 SUMMER RAFFLE
Drawing Wednesday, August 3, 2016
At the Pote’s Picnic
Tickets $1 each or 6 for $5
TICKET SALES ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
License G-16-001-R
Proceeds benefit Rajah Shrine and are Not Deductible as charitable contributions.
SUMMER RAFFLE PRIZES
1 ST Prize $500 Cash 7 th Prize $200 Cash
2 nd Prize $450 Cash 8 th Prize $200 Cash
3 rd Prize $400 Cash 9 th Prize $200 Cash
4 th Prize $350 Cash 10 th Prize $200 Cash
5 th Prize $300 Cash 11 th Prize $150 Cash
6 th Prize $250 Cash 12 th Prize $100 Cash
Tickets may be purchased at the Rajah Shrine Office, located at 221 Orchard Rd,
Reading, PA 19605. Please call 610-916-9000 if you have any questions.
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Rajah Chanters
It has often been said that as one door
closes, another one opens. This is just the case
as we are observing first hand as our lead conductor,
Bryan Hartman retires after serving the
students in the Kutztown School District for
over thirty years and moves into another chapter
in his life. We at the Rajah Chanters are delighted
to have Bryan now able to devote more
time to being a member of our group and
using his spare time to help us succeed even
more.
His wife, Melanie is also glad to have
Bryan at home as now he has more time to
dedicate to doing more of the household
chores. Good Luck, Bryan!!
One of the first duties he has is to get our
Chanters ready for the competition in Virginia
Beach in September as we are aiming to be
NUMBER ONE again after leaving a hole in
our hearts as we could not convince the judges
that we are the BEST chorus in the Mid-Atlantic
Shrine Association. However, this year
things will be different.
For the first time in over 20 years, the
competition will be moved out of the church
on Pacific Avenue and will take place at the
Virginia Beach Convention Center on the Second
Floor, near the Marketplace. Secondly, we
will be working harder to bring that First-
Place trophy to where it belongs, Rajah
Shrine! As Illustrious Sir Ron Klee, PP, brings
his year as President of MASA to a close, we
are looking to make him proud and show that
we are the best of the best in MASA.
The Chanters will also be taking part in
the Memorial Service on Thursday, September
8th. We will be entertaining in the Rajah Hospitality
Room at the Sheraton and participating
in the MASA parade on Saturday,
September 10th.
Otherwise, we have been busy with several
singing performances at several locations
and looking ahead to the parade season, with
several dates already booked in the summer
and fall months
Yes, the Chanters will be singing at the
Rajah Family Picnic in June and we will be in
the Memorial Weekend Parade on Saturday,
May 28th in Wyomissing Hills and the Borough
of Wyomissing parade on Monday, July
4th to celebrate Independence Day. So look
for us and cheer us on as we represent Rajah
Shrine in these parades.
Do you love music? Love to sing? Here’s
your opportunity. Join us during one of our rehearsals
on Monday nights in the All-Purpose
Room at the Rajah Shrine Complex at 7 PM.
Greg Lewis, PP
Hospital Service Unit
Summer has arrived and it is a rather busy time for the Hospital Service
Unit. Our “Bucket List” contains a successful raffle again in 2016. We are
off and running with this project which will culminate with the drawing to
be held at Fall MASA on September 10th in Virginia Beach. The proceeds
from this year’s raffle will help the Unit to raise the necessary funds to update
and renovate our parade float. This is another project on the bucket list
and we are pleased to report that
the work has started on the float
with competition expected in
time for the MASA parade in
September.
It has been reported that
patient population in our Shrine
Hospitals is not increasing. The
health care business has become
very competitive as indicated by the number of commercials for hospitals
appearing on television and in the newspapers and magazines.
Shriners Hospitals is our philanthropy and we need to do a better job
of promoting and publicizing the great work that we do. Getting our parade
float back on the street and in front of the public is a move in the right direction
to accomplish this. One important step in the process is the need for
volunteer drivers to pull the unit once it is completed. Nobles who would
like to volunteer their time and tow a vehicle are asked to contact Paul W.
Shaw at 610-965-6417 for details and information.
June 25, 2016 is a very important day for the Shriners Hospital of
Philadelphia as we celebrate our 90th Anniversary. Rajah Shrine has put together
a great bus trip that will include a tour and buffet lunch at the Grand
Lodge of Pennsylvania. We hope to see you there.
Paul W. Shaw
Hospital Ambassador
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Greetings from the Motor Corps
We have several parades this season including:
May 28th - Annville; May 30th - Wernersville
September 28th - New Holland; November 26th - Myerstown
Contact President Bill Trusty at 610-777-7586 or 484-797-2995.
We are always looking for new members or participants.
Yours in the Faith,
Dave Evans
MASA 2016
REMINDER THAT
MASA
ROOM BALANCE
IS DUE
BY JUNE 30, 2016
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Legion of Honor
Greetings Nobles!
The Spring Legion of Honor MASA Convention is behind us! Barry Weisser is now a Past MASA Commander. Congratulations
for a very good year, Barry.
June 11th is our Commander’s Ball honoring Commander Illustrious Sir William Remo, Jr., PP and Lady Gail. We should
all have our reservations in for this!
There are several parades coming up. If you’d like to get a uniform, there are many waiting to be taken up at the clothing
locker. We’d love to have all the Legion Nobles participate that possibly can.
Nobles, the Legion needs your help at the Paper Crusades. These are Pote’s calls and all you have
to do is donate two hours of your time to help raise awareness of our Shrine Hospitals for Children.
Just four men for each two hour shift at the Redner’s Store in Kenhorst. Please sign up to help! Call
Dennis Hagan at 610-779-9268 for times you are available. Wear your Fez and let your friends and
neighbors see YOU care!
July 16, 2016 is the Legion Family Picnic!!! Everyone enjoys playing Barnyard Bingo! Last year
we showered our players with eighty dozen eggs, potatoes, cabbage, corn, onions, etc.! Everyone
walked away happy and with lots of food!
As always, we need Legion Nobles to call back numbers at Rajah Bingo the fourth Thursday of each month.
Shrine Night At The Phillies is July 22nd. We need the uniformed members to participate in this. We need to show our
pride and make this a great day at the ball game!
The August meeting will again be a daytime meeting! Starting at 9:00 A.M. for the Executive Meeting and 10:00 A.M.
for our Stated Meeting. Please mark your calendars. June, July and August is casual dress and no Fez. Please wear your
medallion
Out of town Commander’s Balls: October 22nd has two balls to choose from, Nur Shrine in Wilmington, Delaware honoring
Commander Illustrious Sir David Cauffman, PP and
Zem Zem up in Erie honoring Commander Norman
Schloser. A hard choice to make, both are nice affairs! The
28th of October, a Friday night is Syria Shrine’s Commander’s
Ball honoring Commander Ed Tanski.
Our monthly drawing is getting into some serious
money! It’s close to $380.00. Noble Ivan Meixell was drawn
in April. He was not present so the pot keeps growing!
Again, you can come to a meeting, sign the book for
$1.00. Stay for the meeting and if your name is drawn you
receive the money minus 25% for the Legion.
“A man with one watch always knows what time it is. A
man with two never does.”
Yours in the Faith,
Dennis Hagan, Adjutant
Life Changes
Rajah Anglers
Join us for our June 8 Picnic/Fish Fry at the Shrine
Complex Pavilion. 5:00-6:00 - Social Hour; 6:00-6:15
- Short Meeting; 6:15-? - Dinner; Door Prizes and 50/50
drawing. Anglers, Nobles and
guests are welcome. The cost is
easy, each couple should bring a
covered dish and/or dessert. Beer,
soda, meat, fish and chips are included.
Please respond to Dick Snell (610-217-1595 or
rsnell54@live.com) by Saturday, June 4. This is extremely
important so we know what you are bringing
and lets us know how much food to prepare.
Your priorities change,
Your needs change,
Your idea of a perfect home changes.
You don’t have to go it alone… I can help!
SAM KALBACH, ACH, REALTOR ®
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
975 Berkshire Blvd., Suite 100
Wyomissing, ing, PA 19610
484-256-4038 (cell) | 610-373-9900 (office)
www.homewithsam.com
© 2016 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker Residen l aitn
gr e fully aekorB
supports the principles of the Fair Housing
Act and the Equal Opportuni
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registered service marks owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. 85582 03/16
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Basket and Pottery Bingo
As Co-Chairwoman of the Basket and Pottery Bingo, along with Belinda Stoudt, I would like to thank everyone who
helped make it a success:
To Belinda for again offering to order the baskets and donating the items in them and to Anne Kemery for helping Belinda
with the baskets and to Brian Stoudt for being our caller. Thanks also to all the Ladies who sold the tickets and the Aides and
their Ladies for all their help in making the barbecue and soup, helping in the kitchen and selling the bingo supplies. Barb
Loos for helping me again this year and to all the Ladies that donated desserts. A big thank you to all the Divan men and the
other men we had calling back numbers on the floor. To Terry Hulsizer and Mike Quinn for selling the tear off tickets and
Mary Stahr, Sue Ketterer and Sandy Coldren for their help. A special thank you to Mary Miller for helping with the seating.
I would like to thank Barbara Quinn for her help and for answering all the questions I had. Last but not least, to Illustrious
Sir Ron Rapp and Illustrious Sir Jere Lesher for being cashiers again this year.
Susie Lesher
BASKET BINGO
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2016
17 th ANNUAL AUTO SHOW and FLEA MARKET
SUNDAY, JULY 10, 2016
8 AM to 3 PM RAJAH SHRINE COMPLEX RAIN or SHINE
RAJAH SHRINE COMPLEX, 221 ORCHARD ROAD, READING, PA 19605
ROUTE 73 BETWEEN ROUTES 222 AND 61 – ACROSS FROM LAKE ONTELAUNEE
CLASSICS-MUSCLE-ANTIQUE-TRUCKS-STREET RODS-RACE CARS
TRACTORS-GAS ENGINES-MOTOR CYCLES
Hard Surface-No Mud-No Fuss-Door Prizes-Fun & Fellowship
10 PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS
MUSIC PUBLIC WELCOME FOOD
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
FREE TEE SHIRT TO VEHICLES WHICH REGISTER BY JUNE 18
???? ANY QUESTIONS CALL ROBERT SEIFRIT at 610-670-0863 ???
SHOW VEHICLES: FREE GIFT TO FIRST 150 VEHICLES, PRE-REGISTRATION $15, INCLUDES SHIRT IF
REGISTERED BY JUNE 18. DAY OF SHOW REGISTRATION IS $15 (Do not receive a free tee shirt)
FLEA MARKET: PRE-REGISTRATION IS $15 PER SPACE. DAY OF SHOW IS $15 PER SPACE
Proceeds support Rajah Car Club activities. Payments are not deductible
as charitable contributions
----------------------------------------cut off and return bottom portion-----------------------------------------
REGISTRATION FORM (please print)
Name _____________________________________Phone #_____________________________
Address______________________________City/State______________________Zip_________
Vehicle_________________________Year_____Shirt Size________Flea Market_____________
Make check payable to RAJAH CAR CLUB, Mail completed form to:
Robert Seifrit, 973 Fritztown Road, Sinking Spring, PA 19608 – PH 610-670-0863, leave message
Please Read & Sign this waver. As a participant, I and all who accompany me, release Rajah Car Club, their
officers and anyone else connected with the management of the 17 th Annual Show from any and all known or
unknown losses, judgements and/or claims from any causes whatsoever that may be suffered by participant in this
event. Further, each entrant agrees to indemnify all of the foregoing entities, firms, persons and bodies of and
from all liabilities occasioned or resulting from the conduct of entrants or any participant assisting or cooperating
with entrant and under the direction or control of entrant.
SIGNATURE OF PARTICIPANT____________________________________________________________________
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41st ANNUAL RAJAH SHRINE NIGHT
AT THE READING FIGHTIN PHILS
FRIDAY, JULY 22, 2016 - 7:05 PM
READING FIGHTIN PHILS vs. HARTFORD YARD GOATS
FIRST ENERGY STADIUM
ROUTE 61, READING, PA
Noble Riders Of The Mystic Shrine
Greetings Nobles,
The Riding Season is here and before you know it...it will be over. Over the years I have heard
fellow Nobles and Brothers say they own a motorcycle, but they don’t have anyone to ride with. This is
why we formed The Noble Riders of The Mystic Shrine. Nobles, Brothers, Friends and Family members
getting together at least once a month to enjoy a day
together while going on a nice scenic ride. We surely
hope that you and your friends will join us on one or all
of our fun filled and scenic rides.
Our April 24th ride to the Covered Bridges of Lancaster County, was
our first ride of the year. We headed out from our Rajah Shrine Complex
at 12:00 noon. The temperature for the day was not too bad. A total of 17
Nobles, Ladies and Friends enjoyed an afternoon of Fun and Fellowship.
After our ride we stopped at The Union Barrel Works in Reamstown,
Pennsylvania.
We would like to invite you to join us at one of our upcoming events: June 26th, 2016 - Breakfast, a short ride and then
ride to the Membership Picnic at the Rajah Shrine Complex. July 24th, 2016 - Annual Ride to the Shriners Hospital for
Children in Philadelphia. August 27th, 2016 - Noble Riders Poker Run to Benefit “The Shriners Hospital for Children”.
Our 2016 Noble Riders Poker Run is in the works, so mark your calendar for August 27th. We’ll be leaving from the
Rajah Shrine Complex, Reading, Pennsylvania and ending up at Johnny & Hons Smokehaus, Robesonia, Pennsylvania.
Open to Motorcycles, Classic and Antique Cars.
Registration is 10 AM - 12:00 Noon. First group out at 11:00 AM. Pre-registration due by August 14th. - $20.00 donation
per rider, $10.00 per passengers. Price includes: Pig Roast and Live Music. For registration form go to www.fcebook.com/nobleridersofthemysticshrine.
If you are interested in more information about the Noble Riders, please feel free to contact me. Hope to see you out on
the open road sometime soon.
Remember great roads lead to great rides!
Tom Conlon, PP - Cell: 610-780-4020 or e-mail: tomtom1959@aol.com.
Caravaners
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off with a delectable chicken dinner prepared by our hosts, the Iasiellos and Bergers. The Reverend Noble David Newhart
led us spiritually with the church service, complete with communion. The rain held off on Saturday night and we were able
to have our usual campfire at the Oasis.
Nobles and their Ladies who are looking for some fun, fellowship, and hospitality are welcome to join us. You don’t
have to own an RV to be a Caravaner!!!
See you round the Campfire, Paul W. Shaw
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POTE’S PICNIC
Wednesday, August 3rd
Food Served from Noon to 4 PM
The Humongous Menu
Hot Dogs - Soup
Ring Bologna
Ice Cream - Peanuts
Pretzels - Clams
Fried Chicken
Hamburgers
Corn on the cob
Fresh Sausage
Sweet Bologna - Soda
Chips - Cheese
Gates Open at 10:00 AM
Ceremonial at 11: 00 AM
Followed by Cold Sands
Trap Shoot at 12:00 PM
Serving Clams at 1:00 PM
Visiting Shriners and
Master Masons
Are Welcome!
________________________________________________________________
South End Gun Club, Lorane Road
Opposite Reading Country club on Business route 422 East
Go approximately 2 miles on Lorane Road
Tickets may be purchased in advance from Divan Members
Or at the Rajah Shrine Office
Shrine Members $35 / Blue Lodge Masons $40
Tickets purchased after July 31st
Shrine Members $40 / Blue Lodge Masons $45
Please send a self-addressed stamped envelope
with your check made Payable to: RAJAH SHRINE
Mail to: RAJAH SHRINE
PO BOX 40, BLANDON, PA 19510
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BOOK NOW & SAVE!
- Book and deposit now and choose from 2 great offers, plus receive guaranteed
2016 pricing for 2017 cruises when booked by August 1, 2016!
- Book by June 13, 2016 and receive free air transportation and free gratuities.
- Or book by August 1, 2016 and save $700 per person from quoted rates
and free gratuities.
Join Chief Rabban Dave & Lady Sarah Evans on a 9-day Danube Symphony River Cruise
on board the beautiful Avalon Luminary September 27 to October 5, 2017. Tours include
Vienna, Durnstein, Grein, Passau, Munich, and a full day in the Bavarian Alps.
Join us for a presentation on Tuesday, June 7th at 7:00PM in the Rajah Shrine Banquet Hall.
RSVP to 800-782-5605.
Call to reserve your trip today!
Boscov’s Travel is located within select Boscov’s
Boscov’s Travel, Reading Mall: 610-779-8640
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LEGIONS OF HONOR
The MASA Legions of Honor held their Spring Reunion on April 28-29 at the Inn in Reading. The twoday
event culminated in their 56th Anniversary Ball. Outgoing Commander Berry Weisser was honored for
his year of service and Incoming Commander Robert McCormack, PP, from Nur Temple, was sworn in. MASA
President Ronald Klee, PP and Illustrious Sir Lawrence S. Bortz, II were on hand and spoke to the 80 plus
Nobles and Ladies in attendance. An excellent dinner and dancing completed the evening.
Long
may it
wave -
Have a
safe 4th
of July.
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2016
Circus
Daddies
William S. Adams
Martin Alfiero
David Althouse
Michael W. Anderson
James R. Armstrong
David R. Aten
Larry R. Bachman, Sr.
Horace A. Bailey, Jr.
Robert J. Bainbridge
Joseph J. Bannon, Jr.
Robert R. Barnett
Larry S. Barton
William P. Beard, Jr.
William F. Bechtel
Thomas O. Beck
Lloyd H. Behmer, PP
Timothy D. Beil
Russell J. Bennicoff
Eugene F. Berry
Richard F. Betz
David R. Bishop
Gregory A. Bitler
Reynolds S. Bittle, Sr.
Michael A. Black
Philip J. Bogosh
Richard A. Bohn
Kenneth R. Boltz
A. James Bomberger
Richard C. Bond
W. Craig Boyd
Robert T Boyd
Rudyard W. Boyd
Curt W. Boyer
Brian D. Boyer
John B. Bozette, Jr., PP
William A. Bray
Herbert J. Breidigam
Robert H. Bright
Gary D. Brown
Steven C. Burkey
Edward L. Carter
Charles G. Cassel
James L. Cebular, Jr.
Salvatore Checho
Daniel R. Christ
Walter R. Christ
Leroy Albert Christman
Harold A. Clay
Donald M. Coldren
Leroy D. Cressy, PP
Robert O. Davidson
Carl J. Deboer
Lee F. Degler
Richard G. Delong
George C. Desmond
David R. Deturk
Jonathon B. Detwiler
Ronald A. Dewald
Robert A. Dewalt
Edward H. Doerrman
John C. Dubbs
Raymond George
Dunckley, Sr.
Robert Dunton
Frank W. Eiler
Carl Christian Eshelman
I. Newton Evans, Jr.
David W. Evans
Barry L. Fairchild
Gary L. Fedor
Donald E. Fetter, Jr.
Roger Emerson Fichthorn
John Ivan Frankhouser, Jr.
Ronald H. Frey
Tomio Miyagishima Garray
Robert C. Gery
Ronald V. Gilbert, Sr.
Jay H. Gilbert
Ronald B. Good
Robert K. Greaser
Carl E. Gregson
Donald E. Grubb
Edward W. Grubb
Wayne E. Grunwell
Ronald F. Gumbert
Joseph J. Hagan, Sr.
Dennis L. Hagan
Mahlon E. Hariu, PP
Donald G. Harring
Lamar G. Hartline
Kenneth M. Hatt
Allen L. Henderson
Richard C. Henry
Donald H. Hepler
Guy A. Herring, Sr.
Gordon E. Hickman
Henry J. Hiddleson
Thomas F. Higgins
William T. Hill
Carl L. Hinderer
Edwin H. Hinkle, Jr.
Gerald R. Hinkle
George B. Hixon
Brian W. Holt
Paul Z. Horst
Larry S. Huber
Ronald G. Hughes
Grant W. Hummer
Wayne G. Hummer, Jr.
Edward F. John, Jr.
George D. Johnson
George Wilson Kapp
Olin C. Katzenmoyer
Orwin E. Keeney
Kim R. Kegerise
Andrew F. Kent
Rodney M. Kern
William B. Killgore
Harold B. Kirkhuff
William David Kline
Michael O. Kordilla
Clair D. Kramer
Robert L. Kramlik
Dallas L. Krapf
Arthur Eugene Kurtz
HESS
Embroidery & Uniforms
A WOMAN OWNED COMPANY
513 Reading Avenue
West Reading, PA 19611
www.hesslettering.com
Phone: 610.372.6287
Fax: 610.372.0941
E-mail: hessemb@aol.com
Gene R Kutz
Jay M. Laser
Charles Leroy Lauck
Kenneth R. Lehman
S. Regnal Leibensperger
Bertram D. Leiby
Norman F. Lengel
Jere C. Lesher, PP
Daniel E. Levengood
Edward G. Lewis
Edward M. Lewis
John Lindemuth
G. Arden Link
Dennis C. Loch
John P. Loux
Edmund S. Ludwig
Einar Lund
Gerard A. Machado
Vernon S. Mann
Michael J. Martin
Roger J. McCarty
Donald C. Meyers.
Michael A. Mickey
J. Robert Miller
Michael Lynn Miller
Herbert C. Miller, Jr.
Russell O. Miller
Dennis P. Miller
Kenneth W. Miller
Albert R. Minnich
Frederick R. Mogel
James E. Morrell
J. Richard Morrett
Marion A. Mort
Michael E. Mountz
Thomas L. Mulutzie
William G. Nathan
James Clarence Nolt
Henry L. Ohlinger
Montclair J. Onjack
William W. Otter, Jr.
Roy E. Overly
Donald G. Peters
Erich K. Pfahl
Fred L. Phelps, Jr.
Fred C. Phillips, III
Robert Lee Powell
Clair A. Pyle
William Andrew Quinn
Mike Quinn
Richard I. Reber
Richard L. Reinert
Charles H. Reinert
Stanley A. Reith
Curtis P. Rentschler
Mahlon L. Ressel
James L. Ressler
Richard R. Riegner
Gordon B. Ripkey
John S. Rohrer
Ralph W. Roseboro
Leonard E. Ruch
Sam Beam
Harold L. Schappell
Richard Branson Russel, Jr.
Harold L. Schappell
Donald G. Schimmel
William L. Schlegel
Claude C. Schneck
Randolph L. Schonour
James C. Schwab
Bradley J. Schwalm
Dalton C. Shade
Bertram H. Shafer
Charles A. Sherrer
Robert F. Smith
Richard M. Snell
Donald V. Snyder
John Snyder
Stanley S. Stephens, Jr.
Sam H. Stevens
Bruce R. Stidham
Robert K. Stine
Raymond W. Stocker
Richard F. Stoudt
Charles L. Strouphar
J Harold Summers
Joel F. Swisher
Robert Wallace Terrey
John W. Thomas
Terry L. Thompson
Allen G. Tomko
Richard K. Tower
Paul Edward Trace
Gerald A. Trate
William L. Trawitz
Robert J. Trewella
Ira K. Trout, Jr.
Michael W. Troutman
John J. Tumolo, Jr.
Robert Vandergriff
Arthur Vaughn, III
Walter A. Wagner, PP
Pierce W. Wagner
Glenn D. Wagner
Albert C. Watkins
Paul M. Weaver
Allen E. Wenrich
Mark R. Wenrich
Charles L. Wilde
David E. Wilhelm, III
Robert M. Willenbrock
Robert J. Williams
Albert C. Watkins
Carl J. Willis
Gerald S. Wingenroth
Frederick W. Wolfl
Carlton C. Wolfinger
George W. Young
William P. Young
Adam J. Zerbe
Kenneth R. Zerbe
Barry L. Zimmerman
Allen S. Zimmerman
Joseph R. Zodel
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EMBLEMS • BADGES • JACKETS
EMROIDERY • SILK SCREEN
MASONIC - SHRINE - OES
HOURS: MON., WED., THUR., & FRI. 9-5 • TUES. 9-7 • SAT. 9-1

GEORGE A. NOLAN, SC
DIED: March 19, 2016
RAYMOND D. RENTSCHLER,
Temple
DIED: March 23, 2016
MORTON SCHNEIDER, Devon
DIED: January 6, 2007
BRUCE S. STAMM, Womelsdorf
DIED: March 23, 2016
WILLIAM P. THOMAS, Reading
DIED: March 29, 2016
ADAM J. ZERBE, Robesonia
DIED: April 14, 2016
Lost
In
The
Desert
The last known address in our
records is listed below. If anyone
knows the whereabouts of the following
Nobles, please contact
Joseph J. Hagan, Sr., Recorder or
Anne-Marie at the Administration
Office, 610-916-9000.
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ALEXANDER L. GAUL
797 Teague Trl. #10104
Lady Lake, FL 32159-3149
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RALPH D. GROFF
Phoebe Home
1925 W. Turner Street
Allentown, PA 18104-5513
DONALD G. BROWN, Wyomissing
DIED: March 14, 2016
KENNETH S. CLAY, SR.,
Coatesville
DIED: March 1, 2016
SELIG COHEN, Downingtown
DIED: July 16, 2015
NESTOR L. DICKERT, Allentown
DIED: April 16, 2016
ROBERT R. HOLSCLAW, Malvern
DIED: April 19, 2016
JOSEPH Z. MECK, Ephrata
DIED: March 28, 2016
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Rajah Shrine
P.O. Box 40, Blandon, PA 19510
Vol. 73 June-July, 2016 No. 4
JUNE, 2016
BINGO EVERY
THURSDAY NIGHT
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LEGION OF HONOR
COMMANDER’S BALL June 11th
POTE’S GOLF OUTING June 24th
MEMBERSHIP PICNIC June 26th
OFFICE CLOSED July 4th
CAR CLUB CAR SHOW July 10th
STATED MEETING July 20th
SHRINE NIGHT AT FIGHTIN PHILS
July 22nd
NOBLE RIDERS TO
SHRINERS HOSPITAL July 24th
JULY, 2016