Rajah News - February

Rajah News
www.rajahshrine.org
Vol. 75 February-March 2018 No. 2
56th Annual
Rajah Shrine
Circus
An Entertainment
Extravaganza

Illustrious Sir Jared R. Kichline
Jared, 36, grew up in Saylorsburg, PA and is active in numerous
Masonic related bodies in and around Monroe County. He is a graduate
of Stroudsburg High School, the Monroe County Vocational Technical
School, and the Northampton County Community College. After
graduation, Kichline has worked for over 20 years as a manufacturing
engineering technician in New Jersey.
Jared has been married to Kimberly M. (Ande) Kichline since 2015.
He was raised a Master Mason in May, 2006 in Pocono Lodge,
F. & A. M, #780 in Cresco, PA and served as Worshipful Master in 2013
and currently serves as an elected Trustee. Upon joining the Blue Lodge, Jared immediately
became active in several other Masonic related bodies including: Monroe Royal Arch Chapter,
Past High Priest; Albion Mark Lodge; Lehigh Valley Joshua Association, Junior Grand Master of
Ceremonies; Grand Holy Royal Arch Chapter
of Pennsylvania; Bethlehem Council #36, Past
Thrice Illustrious Master and Recorder; Samuel
S. Yohe Commandery, Past Commander;
Recipient of the Convent General Knight
of the York Cross of Honor; The Valley of
Allentown Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite,
Northern Jurisdiction, 32nd Degree; Pocono
Forest #124, Tall Cedars of Lebanon; Order
of Quetzalcoatl, Apato Teocalli #63 plus
several other organizations.
Jared became a member of
Shriners International, Rajah
Shriners, Reading, PA in 2006
and was appointed First
Ceremonial Master in 2013,
having advanced through
the line of officers and was
elected Potentate for 2018. As
a member of Rajah Shriners,
Jared has been very active in
many of the units and clubs
associated with Rajah and has
held several leadership roles.
As a member of the Rajah
Shrine Board of Directors,
Jared also serves on
several committees and
is a representative to the
International Imperial Shrine
convention and the Middle
Atlantic Shrine Association.
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The Potentate’s Message
Es Selamu Aleikum
Nobles,
Greetings
Ladies
Illustrious
and Friends:
Sirs and Nobles all,
The year 2018 is here and what a great time to be a Shriner! Our philanthropy
Shriners Hospitals for Children is on the forefront of an advertising campaign that is
working to making Shriners a household name again, showing our families, friends,
and neighbors the great work that we do and how special our organization truly is.
This year my focus is on supporting our clubs and units, and in that spirit I would
like to challenge each of you to truly enjoy your Shrine. My hope is that you will attend
one club or Units event this year that you have ether never been to, or do not regularly
attend. We have so much to offer our membership through our clubs and units, which
leads to the Fraternal fun and fellowship that our organization was built on. Something that we all should remember is that Shriners
were founded on fun and fellowship 52 years before our first hospital opened its doors.
March 7 through March 11th will be our annual Shrine Circus at the Hamburg Field House, and if you have not been to this in
a few years I encourage you to come and attend. The pride that I feel when I see the stands full of people enjoying themselves is
truly priceless, and the energy in the room is contagious. As we begin the fun and productive year that 2018 is shaping up to be, we
should all be proud to be a Shriner!
Sincerely and Fraternally,
Jared
ALIEKUM ES SELAM Attest: Joe Hagan, Recorder
Contents
Recorder’s Message........................................................4
Mass Installation.............................................................6
2018 Divan......................................................................7
Basket Bingo...................................................................7
MASA Registration.........................................................8
Oriental Band .................................................................9
String Band ....................................................................9
Ceremonial....................................................................10
Shriner of the Year........................................................11
Caravaners ALIEKUM ES ....................................................................11
SELAM
Provost Attest: Guard...............................................................12
2018 Joe Hagan Directory........................................................ 13-16
Rajah
Recorder
Shrine Trips........................................................17
Lehigh Shrine Club.......................................................18
In This Issue
Rajah Ladies Group......................................................18
2018 T-Shirt Order Form..............................................19
Legion Of Honor...........................................................20
Annual Meeting............................................................20
Hospital Services..........................................................21
Forks Of The Delaware Tin Lizzies .............................22
Lebanon Shrine Club ...................................................22
Rajah Chanters..............................................................24
Motor Corp...................................................................24
Anglers..........................................................................24
Noble Riders ................................................................25
The Chaplain’s Study....................................................26
Carbon County April Fool’s Day Gala..........................26
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RAJAH SHRINE
RAJAH SHRINE
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Telephone: 610-916-9000
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ILLUSTRIOUS SIR
JARED R. KICHLINE
POTENTATE
MICHAEL J. ZERBE
CHIEF RABBAN
MARVIN J. MILLER
ASSISTANT CHIEF RABBAN
WALTER G. NEWRUCK
HIGH PRIEST & PROPHET
KRAIG W. LEIBY
ORIENTAL GUIDE
RONALD F. RAPP, P.P.
TREASURER
JOSEPH J. HAGAN, SR.
RECORDER
JOSEPH J. HAGAN, SR.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
INSURANCE COMMITTEE
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Every Thursday Evening at the Rajah Shrine Complex
Doors Open at 5:00 - Bingo Starts at 6:30
Open Every To The Thursday Public • Smoke Evening Free at • the Refreshments Rajah Shrine Available Complex for Purchase
Proceeds benefit Doors Rajah Open Shrine at and 5:00 are - Bingo not deductible Starts at 6:30 as charitable donations.
• Open To The Public • Smoke Free •
• Refreshments Available for Purchase •
RECORDER’S
Proceeds benefit Rajah Shrine and
MESSAGE
are not deductible as charitable donations.
Congratulations to our outgoing Potentate, Illustrious Sir
David W. Evans, for an outstanding year at the helm of Rajah
Shrine. Congratulations to our incoming Potentate, Illustrious Sir
Jared R. Kichline. The 2018 officers were installed at the Annual
Meeting on January 10, 2018. We are looking forward to a great
year under the guidance of Illustrious Sir Jared and the elected
and appointed Divan.
The Mass Installation of the Units and Clubs officers was held
on January 13, 2018 at the Leesport Market. This venue is large
Joe Hagan
enough to accommodate our needs for that event. They do go out
of their way to make sure we have everything we need. I can’t give
much of a report today since it hasn’t happened yet, but I’m pretty
sure that things went well and a good time was had by all.
Once again I want to welcome all the new Nobles that were created in 2017. Please get
involved, it makes it so much nicer to be a member when you do. If you need information
on any Club or Unit you will find the names of the officers in the directory included in this
publication. Please remove it and keep it handy. You will also find the names and numbers
of all the officers of Rajah Shrine, don’t be afraid to contact any of these Nobles.
The 2018 dues cards have been coming out on regular basis. If you sent your dues in
at least a month ago and don’t have your new dues sticker please contact the office. There
are 84 members who have not paid their 2017 dues and 128 that have not paid their 2018
dues. If you are one these now is the time to send them in.
There is a new petition for this year and there are changes. You will find a copy to print
on the web page. Please throw away your old ones - they are not acceptable.
Nobles, if you had an appointment under Ill. Sir Evans it ended when his term ended.
You may, or may not, have been reappointed. You can check this by looking at the directory
or calling me at the office 610-916-9000.
Wishing everyone a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year.
NEW MEMBERSHIP INITAITIVE
The potentate would like a membership drive to promote Rajah Shrine and encourage new
CEREMONIALS
candidates. The New Candidate Petitions will be voted on at the April 18, 2018 Stated Meeting
along with restorations and affiliations at that meeting. A Mini Ceremonial will take place at the
Mini-Ceremonials Units & Clubs shall Meeting be at on April the 25, discretion 2018.
Potentate. To schedule, please contact the recorder at
For more information contact Membership Chairman,
Thomas 610-916-9000.
Conlon, PP, 610-780-4020

Rajah Temple Fraternal Endowment Fund Chairman
retires after 21 years
At the December 6, 2017 Stated Meeting, Noble Don Loos stepped down from the position of Trustee of the Rajah Shrine
Fraternal Endowment Fund. In that role, he headed a committee that managed the Rajah Temple Fraternal Endowment Fund.
The fund was established in 1982 by the late Illustrious Sir Arthur L. Bustard
with the goal of assisting in the preservation, improvement, operation, and
maintenance of the Rajah facilities. After thirty-five years, with the help of club
donations and prudent investments, the initial investment of $5,000 has grown
to a value of over one million. A true success story.
Don was elected by the nobility to serve as a trustee of the Fraternal
Endowment Fund in 1995 and at the time said he would do it for three years. He
ended up serving in the position for 21 years! Don remarked “I guess I lasted
that long because nobody else wanted to do the job. I enjoyed serving Rajah in
this capacity and hope that I did a good job.”
Howard Haws, PP (1988), who also served as a trustee to the Fraternal
Endowment Fund for nearly that many years, said one of the reasons the group
was so effective is that Don is terrific at keeping records. “He was on top of it!”
Bill Remo, PP (2012) who currently serves as a trustee on the fund noted that
“Don kept the team focused.” And Jon Swartz, newly elected trustee to the fund,
who is replacing Don on the committee said at the Stated Meeting, “Looks like I have pretty big shoes to fill.”
Big shoes indeed, Don Loos is a 33 degree and has been very active in Masonry. He is a Past Commander-in-Chief of the Valley
of Reading, an officer in Q-Club, and a past master of Williamson Lodge. Don earned his 50-year pin in January of 2010.
On December 2, 2015 he was awarded the Grand Master’s Outstanding Service Medal. The medal is presented to honor Masons
who have distinguished themselves through service to their community, Lodge, or Grand Lodge. A fitting accolade to an outstanding
brother and noble. Congratulations Don Loos for your contributions to Rajah Shrine and to Masonry.
RAJAH TEMPLE BUDGET 2018
Revenue Accounts 4000-4089 $398,800.00
Fund Raising Accounts 4400-4599 $203,000.00
Other Revenue 4600-4799 $ 1,500.00
TOTAL REVENUE $603,300.00
Expenses
Imperial Council Accounts 6000-6099 $ 91,250.00
Administrative 6100-6399 $175,050.00
Building Operations 6500-6699 $250,000.00
Business Sessions/Ceremonials 6700-6999 $ 8,500.00
Social Activities/Entertainment 7000-7199 $ 7,000.00
Visitations & Pilgrimage 7200-7399 $ 34,000.00
Promotion & Publicity 7400-7599 $ 35,500.00
Unit & Club Expenses 7600-7899 $ 500.00
Donations to Fraternal Groups 7900-7949 $ 500.00
Members Relations 7950-7969 $ 500.00
Donations to Charities 7990-7999 $ 500.00
TOTAL EXPENSES $603,300.00
Summary
Excess of Revenue over Expenses $ 0
Moving Up
Congratulations to our own Noble Jon Swartz,
Esq., for assuming the
Chairmanship of the Board of
Governors of the Philadelphia
Shriners Hospital for Children.
At the December 6 Stated
Meeting, Jon replaced Don
Loos as Trustee of the Rajah
Shrine Fraternal Endowment
Fund. Up until this year, Jon
was the appointed Donor
Relations Chairman. He served
in that position under several
potentates.
Jon is a busy guy!
NOTICE - NOTICE
THE RAJAH SHRINE ADMINISTRATION OFFICE
WILL BE CLOSED ON:
FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 2018
IN OBSERVANCE OF GOOD FRIDAY
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MASS INSTALLATION 2018 “Making Wishes Come True”
2018 Rajah Shrine Potentate Illustrious Sir
Jared R. Kichline & Lady Kim
On January 13, Rajah Shrine
held a Mass Installation of the 2018
Divan and officers of the clubs
and units. Ill. Sir Jared Kichline
introduced his 2018 theme “Making
Wishes Come True”. Ed Myers,
Administrator, Philadelphia Shriners
Hospital for Children was guest
speaker.
Ill. Sir’s first official address to
officers of Rajah’s clubs and units
Chief Rabban Mike J. Zerbe
and Lady Susie
Asst. Rabban Marvin J.
Miller & Lady Marie
High Priest & Prophet
Walter G. Newruck
& Lady Gail
Oriental Guide Kraig W.
Leiby & Lady Janet
Ed Myers spoke on advances in
medical research at Shriners
Hospitals for Children
Ill. Sir & Lady Kim with
Chief Aide Michael J. Quinn & Lady Anne
Donor Relations Chairman Shane R.
Paisley & Lady Janelle
Ill. Sir Ronald Rapp, PP and
Lady Joan
Recorder, Joe J. Hagan &
Lady Joyce
Ceremonial Master David L.
Frees & Lady Brenda
2nd Ceremonial Master
Duane A. Dellecker &
Lady Barbara
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The 2018 Divan
Left to Right – Treasurer - Ill. Sir Ronald F. Rapp, PP, High Priest & Prophet - Walter G. Newruck,
Chief Rabban - Michael J. Zerbe, Potentate - Ill. Sir Jared R. Kichline,
Assistant Rabban - Marvin J. Miller, Oriental Guide - Kraig W. Leiby, Recorder - Joseph J. Hagan, Sr.
Duane A. Dellecker - Second Ceremonial Master
Noble Duane A. Dellecker was made a Mason in 1995 at Lehighton Lodge #621 F&AM.
He immediately entered the chairs and served as Master in 2000 during the 100th Anniversary
of the Lodge. He served again as Master in
2012 when his lodge received the Grand
Master’s Award. He holds dual membership
BINGO
Longaberger Basket,
Pottery & Vera Bradley
Bingo
Friday, May 11th
at the Rajah Shrine Complex
Doors open at 5:00 PM
Bingo starts at 6:30 PM
Ticket Donation - $20.00 per Package
Specials and Additional Packages are Extra
Door Prizes – Raffle Drawings –
Food Available
For tickets, contact any Divan or Aide Lady
Proceeds Benefit Rajah Shrine
We appreciate donations from the Clubs
& Units towards the purchase of baskets,
pottery, and Vera Bradley Bags
in Slatington Lodge #440, currently serving
as Worshipful Master.
He has been a member of the Allentown
Scottish Rite Cathedral since 2000 where he
enjoys participating in the degrees as a stage
character with small speaking parts.
A member of Rajah Shrine since 2000,
he is a member of the Past Master Club,
Hillbillies, Tin Lizzies and is a founding
member, former Secretary and Past President
of the Carbon County Shrine Club. He is
also a member of Pocono Forest #124 Tall
Cedars of Lebanon, Tamaqua Royal Arch Chapter #177 and the Lehigh Valley
High Twelve Club.
Duane continues to be involved with several not-for-profit organizations
where he truly enjoys coming up with new fund raising ideas and projects
to help raise money for worthwhile projects. For the Weissport Recreation
Committee, he created the Weissport Redneck Festival over ten years ago. This
festival allows the Carbon County Shrine Club to raise money selling cotton
candy, candy apples and popcorn. His latest venture was an April Fool’s Day
Gala held at the Shrine Complex in 2017; where jokes, short stories and tall tales
filled the evening. Scheduled for March 31, plans are already moving forward to
make this year’s event even more fun!
Duane resides in Lehighton with his Lady Barb, Duane’s mom Ruth, their
daughter Ami, her husband Jeff, and his adorable granddaughter Cali.
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MASA CONVENTION 2018
Virginia Beach
September 6 – 9, 2018
AGAIN - 18 th Consecutive Year at Sheraton Oceanfront Hotel,
36 th & Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, Va
$499.00 PER COUPLE/$449.00 SINGLE NO INCREASE IN PRICE SINCE 2009!
*****YOU PAY ONLY FOR YOUR THREE NIGHTS LODGING. HOSPITALITY ROOM, SATURDAY
POST PARADE LUNCHEON & PRE-REGISTRATION ALL COMPLIMENTS OF THE RAJAH SHRINE
WITH YOUR ROOM RESERVATION AT THE SHERATON!
Extra Nights Lodging available at extra cost.
DUE TO LIMITED ROOM AVAILABILITY RESERVE EARLY!!!!!!
“DO NOT CALL HOTEL ALL RESERVATIONS THRU THE OFFICE”
Light Hospitality Beginning Tuesday/Full Hospitality Room Opening Wednesday
Rajah Post Parade Party Saturday afternoon at hotel, Turtle Degree Saturday Night.
Reserve Room Early w/Payment of $150.00 Due By April 13 th
Remainder of Balance $349.00 Per Couple/$299.00 Single Due By June 29th
****Motor Coach Transportation Available to and from Virginia Beach, call Joe McCarthy 610-488-1382****
NO CANCELLATIONS AFTER AUGUST 1ST WITHOUT LOSS OF ONE NIGHTS DEPOSIT AND PRE-REGISTRATION.
DETACH AND RETURN TO ADMINISTRATION OFFICE
_____Noble & Lady - $499.00 per couple - Children age 12 and under are Free.
_____Two Nobles - $499.00 (EXTRA NOBLES ADD $50.00 PER NOBLE)
_____One Noble - $449.00
RESERVE _____ EXTRA DAY(S) - DATES: Arriving_____________________Departing________________________
_____LADIES LUNCHEON - Friday, September 7, 2018 at 10:30 AM. PRICE NOT AVAILABLE WILL BILL AT LATER DATE.
NOBLE’S NAME_____________________________________________LADIES NAME_____________________________________
UNIT/CLUB_____________________________________SHRINE #______________DAYTIME PHONE________________________
ADDRESS__________________________________________CITY_________________________STATE_______ZIP_____________
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: RAJAH SHRINE
RETURN FORM AND CHECK OR CREDIT CARD INFO TO: RAJAH SHRINE, P O BOX 40, BLANDON, PA 19510
VISA MASTERCARD DISCOVER AMERICAN EXPRESS AMOUNT OF PAYMENT_________________.
V-CODE
CARD NO.
NAME ON CARD__________________________________________EXP. DATE _____/_____
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John Grumbein
ORIENTAL BAND
Greetings from the Lehigh Valley and the home of the Oriental Band. I hope all had a great
holiday season. The Band has not been very active these past few months. The main goal for
everyone is to stay warm.
The December meeting brought with it the annual election of the new officers of the band. The
new slate includes Donald Heimbecker Sr. as President, Dennis Guignet as Vice President, Wayne
Grumbein as Secretary, Ted Werkheiser Jr. as Treasurer, and John Grumbein as Director. All were
sworn in at the Mass Installation of Officers in January.
The band has been preparing for the annual “Night at the Races” along with their counterparts
from the Motor Corps. Another sellout crowd is expected again this year.
We are also preparing for our annual Ladies Night to be held Saturday, February 24, 2018 at
the Inn at Reading. This is always a big event with the group. For information, contact John Grumbein at 610-395-6578
or jkgrumbein@aol.com.
This is all I have to report on at the present. I will have a full rundown in the next Rajah News of the events. Stay
tuned and stay warm! Remember the kids in our hospitals. They’re number 1!
STRING BAND
Greetings from your String Band,
We would like to thank Lois and Butch for hosting the great party after the Myerstown Parade,
with hot soup, sandwiches and all the fixings. What a great way to end our parade season! Thanks,
again, from all the guys and their ladies.
The Christmas Party was another
wonderful event. Thank you to
Brian and Judithanne for the hors
d’oeuvre table. And thanks to Hess
Catering for the fine hot meal.
Larry Christman
Lots of fun was had by all and we
enjoyed sharing stories about the
parades throughout the summer and
getting into the Christmas spirit.
We are starting to fill our schedule and looking forward
to the 2018 Parade Season. Rehearsals for the Circus
performance have begun. Playing the Circus is truly a
highlight for the band. We play Saturday, March 10th @
1:00. Come out and support this great fundraiser.
I would like to thank my Lady Jayne for being my editor
and chief for these articles and for making me look good.
Hope all the snowbirds are having a great winter. As
we write this article, it is 4 degrees with a windchill factor
-25 degrees. Brrrrrrr Remember...there is always an open
invitation for musicians to play in the string band. Rehearsal
is the second Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. at the
Complex.
With the support of our Ladies, our purpose is that we
might play our instruments so that someday a physically
challenged child may walk and play again.
See you at the Circus.
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CEREMONIAL.
The Five-Hundred and Eighth Ceremonial was held on December 9, 2017 at the Rajah Temple. The class was named
in Memory of Noble Kenwood “Ken” Lynn.
The Dramatic Director was Laszlo Toth, PP, the Ceremonial Director was Jared Kichline.
Ill. Sir Robert Shank, PP, as the Potentate, in the center, addresses the
candidates. Gerald Berger as Cheif Raban is on the left and
Dennis Royer as Assistant Rabban is on the right.
Walter Newruck as 1st Ceremonial Master
instructs the candidates.
Mike Quinn plays the Orator
Ill. Sir Laszlo Toth, PP, is the
High Priest & Prophet
The Scribe is played by
Marvin Miller
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Mike Zerbe as Oriental Guide Interacts with
the Potentate
Ceremonial music was played by the Rajah Oriental Band

Additional Cast Members and Crew:
Marshal: David Frees, Second Ceremonial Master: Kraig Leiby, Alchemists: Garrett Newhartz & Duane Dellecker,
Inspired Charge: Bruce Rohrbach, Slave to the High Priest: Ryan Kehm, Messenger: Wayne Grumbein, Flag Oration: Greg Lewis, PP
The Fez: Greg Lewis, PP; Chaplain: Rev. David Newhart, Prompters: Ron Rapp, PP, and Jere Lesher, PP; Organist: Harold Kremser, Jr., Choir:
Chanters, Stage Crew: Rajah Directors Staff, Wardrobe: Lehigh Shrine Club, Make-Up: Clowns,
Ceremonial Guard: Rajah Provost Guard, Posting of the Colors: Rajah Legion of Honor, Ushers: Rajah Hospital Service.
New tradition set with naming of Shriner of the Year
At the December 9 Ceremonial, Illustrious Sir Dave Evans made a
special presentation in naming Carl “Mic” Frey as Rajah Shrine’s first
Shriner of the Year. When making the presentation the potentate said,
“Mic has been an integral part of the success of the 2017 Bingo. Not only
did he act as Bingo Steward, but he willingly took on any job that needed
doing. Anytime we had any work parties, Mic showed up to help. In fact,
he often had the job done before any others arrived.
He was a true pleasure to have on our team last year. He and his wife,
Beth, did an amazing job heading up the Pote’s Ball committee, as they
have done for many years. They, Mic and Beth, also came out to help
with our Mass Installation setup. As I said, if something needed doing…
Mic was usually the first one there to work on it.” Congratulations Mic
and Beth.
Ill. Sir Earl
Binder
CARAVANERS
DO YOU ENJOY CAMPING? INTERESTED IN GETTING STARTED?
DO YOU HAVE A TENT, POP UP, PULL BEHIND, OR ANY CLASS OF CAMPER?
Join your fellow Masonic brothers. We are a fun group.
Now that the weather is starting to improve we are starting to think about getting away.
Our snow birds are thinking about coming back from down south. I overheard a couple of Nobles
talking about renting motorhomes so they could join us at one of our campouts.
The Caravaners not only camp at our own campground which we call the OASIS, located on the Rajah
Shrine Complex, we also travel to other campgrounds around the area, some close and others up to several
hundred miles away.
We try to find activities for all, sightseeing, games, meals, campfires,
puzzles, happy hours, entertainment of all
kinds and fun events.
Our camping season will start in April with a tentative
schedule of April 19 to 22 at our own Rajah Oasis; May 17 to
20 at Lickdale KOA in Jonestown, PA; June 21 to 24 back at
Rajah Oasis; July 26 to 29 at Mountain Springs, Shartlesville,
PA; August 12 to 16 at Country Acres in Lancaster, PA; August
30 to Sept. 3 at Rajah Oasis; Sept. 23 to 27 at Drummer Boy
Campground in Gettysburg, PA; with an unscheduled trip to
Delaware Seashore State Park Sept.8 to 16.
For more information, or if you would like to join us for any
or all of our campouts please contact our Wagon Master Gerald
Berger at 610-395-4866 or gberger401@rocketmail.com or our
President David Newhart at 610-842-3872 dnewhart44@gmail.
com or Secretary Earl Binder 484-357-7294 my3bloodhounds@
gmail.com, or feel free to stop and visit us!
We wonder what the Shrine office would
say if Mike brought his grandarents first
camper to the Shrine Oasis?
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PROVOST GUARD
Can it be? Can it really be 2018? At least that is what the calendar says. So, it must be true. Besides
that, the Christmas decorations are coming down, and everyone is wishing me a “Happy New Year,” so
it must be true!
And with that, we are off and running for another year…..and it looks like it will be another busy one
with all the activities that we see on the calendar. But, before we bid adios to 2017, we first must thank
our immediate Past Potentate, the Ill. Sir Dave Evans and first lady, Sarah. We owe them a boat load of
Ill. Sir thanks for all they did this past year in representing Rajah Shrine and the time spent traveling and visiting
all of the Units and Clubs. Thank you and may you always remember the fond times as the leader of Rajah
Greg Lewis, PP for 2017.
But, the good news is that as of January 10th, we are under new leadership as we welcome the Illustrious Sir Jared Kichline
to the top spot in Rajah for 2018 to serve Rajah as Potentate. We all know that he and Lady Kim will do their best to represent
us with dignity and honor.
With a new year also comes a change in officers in the Provost Guard. But, not so quick. We are happy to say that Noble
Dennis Loch has consented to stay on another year as our President and a familiar face will fill the First Vice-President’s seat, as
we welcome a past president of Provost, Noble Bob Himes to that position. As we did not have anyone stepping forward to fill
the 2nd V-P slot, that position is open, however Ill. Sir Greg Lewis, PP has agreed to stay on as Secretary and with the retirement
of Terry Boyer, Noble Tarzan Hall is taking over as Treasurer. To fill the position of Unit Director, President Dennis has again
appointed Noble Ryan Kehm.
As in the past and continuing this year, we will still meet on the third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the All-Purpose
Meeting Room on the Rajah Shrine Campus and we invite any Shriner in good standing to join us. We are very involved with
many of the activities of Rajah including; the Rajah Circus, Sportsmen’s Raffle, Pote’s Picnic, and the Pretzel Bowl just to name
a few. And ,of course, there’s our own Spaghetti Feast in October.
Along with these commitments, we still manage to have a lot of fun and invite the ladies to many of our events. If you’re
interested in joining us, stop at the next meeting. We’ll keep a light on for you!!
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RAJAH SHRINE ELECTED DIVAN - 2018
P. O. BOX 40, BLANDON, PA 19510 • TELEPHONE 610-916-9000
FAX 610-916-9100 • www.rajahshrine.org
POTENTATE
Jared R. Kichline (Kim) C. 570-656-4422
P.O. Box 279, Saylorsburg, PA 18353
CHIEF RABBAN
Michael J. Zerbe (Susie) R. 610-693-6406
301 N. Church Street, Robesonia, PA 19551 C. 484-388-1718
ASSISTANT RABBAN
Marvin J. Miller (Marie) R. 570-386-3080
159 William Penn Road, Lehighton, PA 18235 C. 570-906-7575
HIGH PRIEST & PROPHET
Walter G. Newruck (Gail) R. 610-329-9215
129 Fairfield Drive, Barto, PA 19504-9374
ORIENTAL GUIDE
Kraig W. Leiby (Janet) R. 610-926-6038
318 E. Wesner Road, Blandon, PA 19510 C. 610-334-0397
TREASURER
Ronald F. Rapp, P.P. (Joan) R. 610-916-2465
99 Cornerstone Drive, Blandon, PA 19510 O. 610-916-9000
C. 484-637-6717
RECORDER
Joseph J. Hagan, Sr. (Joyce) R. 610-582-4056
515 S. Walnut Street, Birdsboro, PA 19508 O. 610-916-9000
C. 610-587-4736
ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES TO IMPERIAL COUNCIL – 2018
Jared R. Kichline (Kim) C. 570-656-4422
P.O. Box 279, Saylorsburg, PA 18353
Michael J. Zerbe (Susie) R. 610-693-6406
301 N. Church Street, Robesonia, PA 19551 C. 484-388-1718
Marvin J. Miller (Marie) R. 570-386-3080
159 William Penn Road, Lehighton, PA 18235 C. 570-906-7575
Kraig W. Leiby (Janet) R. 610-926-6038
318 E. Wesner Road, Blandon, PA 19510 C. 610-334-0397
ELECTED EMERITUS OFFICERS - 2018
Solicitor Emeritus - Martin J. Karess, Esq. (Lorraine)
Donor Relations Chairman Emeritus – L. Donald Loos (Barbara)
Trustee Emeritus – William R. Clements (Barbara)
Goodwill Ambassador Emeritus – Ray J. Heiser (Kay)
Captain of the Guard Emeritus – Ronald C. Weitzel (Dianne)
Parade Marshal Emeritus – Joseph R. Zodel (Shirley)
Trustee Emeritus – Terry L. Hulsizer (Ruth Ann)
Webmaster Emeritus – Michael J. Huck (Pat)
Goodwill Ambassador Emeritus – William A. Quinn (Barbara)
Rajah News Editor Emeritus – Jere C. Lesher, PP (Susie)
Chief Photographer Emeritus – Robert Van Why, Jr. (Sharon)
Solicitor Emeritus – John A. Hoffert, Jr., Esq. (Deone)
CPA Emeritus - Prem N. Puri (Asha)
APPOINTED DIVAN – 2018
First Ceremonial Master
David L. Frees (Brenda) C. 610-587-2305
324 Reading Avenue, Shillington, PA 19607
Second Ceremonial Master
Duane A. Dellecker (Barbara) R. 610-377-0188
638 Iron Street, Lehighton, PA 18235 C. 610-417-2939
Captain of the Guard
Carl G. “Mic” Frey (Beth) R. 610-926-0131
497 Grove Road, Mohrsville, PA 19541 C. 484-529-8910
Outer Guard
Ryan E. Kehm (Ruth) R. 610-767-1526
4992 Trout Road, Slatington, PA 18080-4992
APPOINTED TRUSTEES – 2018
Dennis R. Snoke (Lou Ann) R. 610-779-3431
300 Spies Church Road, Reading, PA 19606-9330 C. 610-223-4998
William A. Remo, Jr., PP (Gail) R. 610-791-0828
424 East Lynnwood Street, Allentown, PA 18103 C. 610-216-7772
Lester D. Klock (Kathy) C. 610-960-7405
1009 Redwood Court, Hamburg, PA 19526-8068
Tarzan Hall (Rachel) R. 610-944-9306
3600 Pricetown Road, Fleetwood, PA 19522-8977 C. 610-763-1272
Gerald A. Mengel (Barbara) R. 610-916-4069
4601 Lahall Avenue, Reading, PA 19605 C. 484-772-0005
POTENTATE’S APPOINTMENTS – 2018
Solicitor – Zachary A. Morey, Esquire O. 610-376-5441
536 Court St., Reading, PA 19601
Chaplain – Rev. David C. Newhart C. 610-842-3872
2823 Sequoia Dr., Macungie, PA 18062
Custodial/Maintenance – Terry L. Hulsizer (Ruth Ann) O. 610-916-9000
POTENTATE’S APPOINTMENTS – Continued
Goodwill Ambassador – Harold H. Kohl (Ann) C. 717-468-7281
Goodwill Ambassador – Les A. Werley (Jane) C. 610-914-2824
Goodwill Ambassador – George W. Young (Carol) R. 610-837-5177
Hospital Ambassador - Paul W. Shaw (Donna) R. 610-965-6417
Membership Chairman – Thomas V. Conlon, Sr., PP(Brenda) W. 610-589-5919
Public Relations Chairman – Gregory J. Lewis, P.P. (Joan) R. 610-670-2920
Donor Relations Chairman – Shane R. Paisley (Janelle) C. 610-781-0035
Rajah News Editor – Sam Ellis (Kay) R. 610-252-9762
Circus Chairman – Ronald R. Klee, Jr., PP (Kathy) R. 610-775-4444
Chief Photographer – Sam Ellis (Kay) R. 610-252-9762
Photographer – Burnell E. Kreider (Loretta) R. 717-687-7473
Photographer – William A. Quinn (Barbara) R. 610-944-9036
Colonel/Parade Marshal – Michael J. Quinn (Anne) R. 610-944-5375
Asst. Parade Marshal – D. David Turner (Joan) C. 610.392.9993
Asst. Parade Marshal – Erich K. Pfahl (Mellissa) C. 610-468-1770
Pilgrimage – Ronald F. Rapp P.P. (Joan) R. 610-916-2465
Bingo Steward – Carl G. “Mic” Frey (Beth) C. 484-529-8910
Webmaster – Rajah Shrine Office O. 610-916-9000
POTENTATE’S CEREMONIAL APPOINTMENTS – 2018
Dramatic Director – Bruce D. Rohrbach (Elizabeth)
Ceremonial Director – Michael J. Zerbe (Susie)
POTENTATE’S PERSONAL AIDES – 2018
Chief Aide
Michael J. Quinn (Anne) C. 484-256-0562
46 E. Cedar St., Fleetwood, PA 19522
Aides
Samuel L. Beam (Linda) C. 484-638-8390
455 Walnuttown Rd., Fleetwood, PA 19522
Lee D. Brisan (Beverly) R. 610-562-3149
257 Schappell Rd., Hamburg, PA 19526
Donald G. Heimbecker (Carol) R. 610-417-9926
2703 John St., Easton, PA 18042
Harold H. Kohl (Ann) C. 717-468-7281
44 Bethany Rd., Ephrata, PA 17522
Jay M. Laser (Beverly) C. 717-203-8345
3100 Windsor Dr., Landisville, PA 17538
George M. Makoul (Kathy) C. 484-340-2858
280 Farmview Rd., Nazareth, PA 18064
Gregory T. Miller (Sharon) R. 610-710-1927
8867 N. Loop Rd., Slatington, PA 18080
James A. Prettyman (Beth) C. 610-476-1315
P.O. Box 26, Oxford, PA 19363
Dennis R. Snoke (Lou Ann) C. 610-223-4998
300 Spies Church Rd., Reading, PA 19606
Bryan L. Stoudt (Belinda) C. 484-599-1062
205 Lake Road, Fleetwood, PA 19522
Ronald M. Stoudt (Carol) C. 610-597-5409
436 Carriage Dr., Coopersburg, PA 18036
David J. Teter (Lori) C. 570-640-4329
91 West Catawissa Rd., New Ringgold, PA 17960
Scott A. Zechman (Leah) C. 610-823-0550
581 Snyder Road, Reading, PA 19605
PHILADELPHIA SHRINERS HOSPITAL
Hospital Chairman of the Board
Jon A. Swartz, Esq
Hospital Associate Board Member
Austin T. Kear
Hospital Board Member Emeritus
George Skaff, DDS (Jamila)
Hospital Chairman of the Board Emeritus
Franklin D. Caltagirone, P.P. (Marilyn)
MASA ASSOCIATION OFFICERS
Joseph J. Hagan, Sr. – President MASA Recorders Association
Bryan D. Snyder – Secretary MASA Band Association
Dale C. Schimpf – Treasurer MASA Band Association
Dennis C. Loch– Major, MASA Provost Guard Association
Gregory J. Lewis, PP – Second Vice President of Shrine Chanters Association
International
Daniel Heffelfinger, Sr. – President MASA Chanters
Mahlon L. Ressel – President of MASA Oriental Band
Donald G. Heimbecker – Second Vice President of MASA Oriental Band
John K. Grumbein – Secretary-Treasurer of MASA Oriental Band
William A. Remo, Jr., PP, PC – First Vice Commander MASA Legions of Honor
Barry L. Weisser, PC, PMC – Adjutant MASA Legions of Honor
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION EMERITUS OFFICER
Mahlon E. Hariu, P.P. – Secretary/Treasurer Emeritus ASOB
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LIVING PAST POTENTATES OF RAJAH SHRINE - 2018
1975 Walter H. Cressman (Sandy) R. 215-536-8011
1976 Lloyd H. Behmer R. 941-358-5897
1979 John B. Bozette, Jr. (Edna Marie) R. 570-675-6450
1980 Earl W. Binder (Amy) R. 610-395-1490
1986 Walter G. M. Schneider (Sandra) R. 610-693-5063
1988 Howard D. Haws (Elizabeth) R. 717-859-2118
1989 Ronald F. Rapp (Joan) R. 610-916-2465
1991 Franklin D. Caltagirone (Marilyn) R. 610-777-7549
1992 LeRoy D. Cressy (Billie) R. 610-507-9097
1993 Walter A. Wagner (Nancy) R. 610-317-0457
1996 Lawrence L. Hafer (Elaine) R. 610-779-4072
1997 Glenn D. Clark (Doris) R. 717-768-8831
1999 James A. Male, Sr. (Ruthmary) R. 352-454-0571
2001 Gregory J. Lewis (Joan) R. 610-670-2920
2003 William P. Ulrich C. 610-914-0284
2004 Mahlon E. Hariu (Joanne) R. 717-287-2120
2006 Jere C. Lesher (Susie) R. 717-361-3961
2007 Laszlo Toth (Maria) R. 610-366-1417
2008 Robert E. Shank (Tess) R. 717-336-3221
2010 Clyde R. Geist (Angie) R. 215-249-4807
2011 Ronald R. Klee, Jr. (Kathy) R. 610-775-4444
2012 William A. Remo, Jr. (Gail) R. 610-791-0828
2013 Edwin L. Engle (Ferne) R. 717-336-6108
2014 Thomas V. Conlon, Sr. (Brenda) W. 610-589-5919
2015 Glenn T. Sattizahn, Jr. (Janet) R. 570-449-2613
2016 Lawrence S. Bortz, III (Barbara) C. 610-780-0101
2017 David W. Evans (Sarah) C. 610-781-2147
LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS FOR 2018
Units Day Liaison Officer Liaison Aide
Antique Car Club Various David L. Frees L. Brisan
Arab Patrol Various Divan F. Einsel
Chanters Mondays 7 PM David L. Frees S. Rissinger
Clowns 4th Monday 7 PM David L. Frees S. Beam
Concert Band 2nd Sunday 1 PM Marvin J. Miller D. Schimpf
Directors Staff 1st Monday 8 PM Marvin J. Miller C. Solarek
Gun Club Quarterly 7 PM David L. Frees J. Franco
Legion of Honor 2nd Tuesday 7PM Walter G. Newruck M. Quinn
Motor Corps 3rd Monday 7 PM Kraig W. Leiby W. Trusty
Mounted Patrol 3rd Wednesday 7 PM Kraig W. Leiby T. Hall
Noble Riders Various Walter G. Newruck T. Conlon, PP
Oriental Band 1st Tuesday 7 PM Michael J. Zerbe J. Grumbein
Provost Guard 3rd Tuesday 7 PM Walter G. Newruck G. Lewis, PP
String Band 2nd Wednesday 8 PM Walter G. Newruck T. Dietrich
SHRINE CLUBS
Bethlehem 1st Monday 7 PM Michael J. Zerbe G. Makoul
Brandywine 3rd Tuesday 7 PM Kraig W. Leiby D. Lynn
Carbon 2nd Tuesday 7 PM Duane A. Dellecker M. Hopstock
Lancaster 2nd Thurs. 7 PM Marvin J. Miller B. Kreider
Lebanon 4th Monday 7 PM Duane A. Dellecker D. Royer
Lehigh 1st Wed. 7 PM Duane A. Dellecker J. Stahr, Jr.
North Penn 4th Wed. 7 PM Kraig W. Leiby C. Wahl
Rajah 1st Friday 6 PM Marvin J. Miller D. DeTurk
Schuylkill 4th Tuesday 7 PM Walter G. Newruck G. Sattizahn, PP
CLUBS
Anglers 1st Wed. 7 PM Michael J. Zerbe J. Pavlick
Caravaners Weekends 10 AM Michael J. Zerbe E. Binder, PP
Golf Club Varies (Summers) David L. Frees A. Meckley
Hospital Service Quarterly 11 AM Michael J. Zerbe C. Willis
L.C.S.C.O.B. 2nd Mon. 7:30 PM Duane A. Dellecker M. Hariu, PP
Past Masters Club Quarterly Kraig W. Leiby L. Brisan
Tin Lizzies 4th Thurs. 7 PM Marvin J. Miller S. Ellis
Rajah Ladies 1st Mon. 10 AM Lawrence S. Bortz, III, PP - J. Yorty
Units &
Clubs Committee 4th Wed. 7:30 PM Divan
T. Hall
Cabiri Quarterly 6:00 PM Divan
BUDGET COMMITTEE
Jared R. Kichline Board of Directors Ronald F. Rapp, PP
PROTOCOL AND PROCEDURE
Joseph J. Hagan, Sr.
CIRCUS COMMITTEE DIRECTORS
Ronald R. Klee, PP, Chairman
Michael J. Zerbe, Co-Chairman
Joseph J. Hagan, Sr. James A. Garrett Sam Ellis
Gregory J. Lewis, PP Dennis R. Snoke Edwin L. Engle, PP
Theodore E. Werkheiser, Jr. William A. Remo, PP Michael J. Quinn
Ronald M. Stoudt Thomas V. Conlon, PP Dennis G. Royer
Marvin J. Miller Walter G. Newruck Kraig W. Leiby
David L. Frees
Duane A. Dellecker
CIRCUS FINANCIAL COMMITTEE
Ronald F. Rapp, PP L. Donald Loos, Jr. Marvin G. Speicher, CPA
Les A. Werley
David W. Evans, PP
DONOR RELATIONS COMMITTEE
Shane R. Paisley, Chairman
Tarzan Hall, Co-Chairman
Carbon County
Michael A. Mickey
Chester County
Donald B. Lynn & James A. Prettyman
Ephrata Area
Kim R. Kegerise
Lancaster County Burnell E. Kreider & Jay M. Laser
Lebanon Area
Dennis G. Royer
Lehigh Valley
Sam Ellis
North Penn Area
James Atkins
Reading Area
Samuel L. Beam
Schuylkill County George S. Davis, Robert J. Giba
& Norman F. Lengel
Plaque Program Chairman Shane R. Paisley
FEZ COMMITTEE
Marvin J. Miller, Chairman Christopher M. Gibson
FOOD COMMITTEE
Ronald R. Klee, PP, Chairman
Ronald F. Rapp, P.P. Glenn D. Clark, P.P. Joel M. Franco
Richard Kunsman Richard F. Stoudt Terry L. Hulsizer
George W. Young James A. Prettyman Lawrence S. Bortz, P.P.
FRATERNAL ENDOWMENT COMMITTEE
Jon A. Swartz, Esq., Chairman
Zachary A. Morey, Esq William A. Remo, Jr., PP Walter G. Newruck
GOLF COMMITTEE
Joel M. Franco, Chairman
Michael J. Zerbe Marvin G. Speicher Ronald F. Rapp, P.P.
Terry L. Hulsizer Gary D. Brown Joseph J. Hagan, Sr.
INSURANCE COMMITTEE
Joseph J. Hagan, Sr Board of Directors
INVESTMENT COMMITTEE
Board of Directors
MAKE-UP COMMITTEE
Rajah Clowns
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
Thomas V. Conlon, Sr., PP, Chairman
Region 10 Membership Director
Samuel L. Beam, Co-Chairman
Marvin J. Miller David R. Deturk Ronald F. Rapp, P.P
Dennis R. Snoke Michael J. Zerbe David W. Evans, PP
Walter G. Newruck Kraig W. Leiby George M. Makoul
David L. Frees Jay M. Laser Duane A. Dellecker
NOVICE COMMITTEE
Rajah Shrine Office
OFFICE COMMITTEE
Ronald F. Rapp, P.P., Chairman
Joseph J. Hagan, Sr. Michael J. Zerbe
PILGRIMAGES
Ronald F. Rapp, P.P. – Chairman
POTENTATE’S BALL COMMITTEE
Carl G. Frey (Beth) – Chairman
David A. Teter, Sr. (Lori)
John K. Grumbein (Sharon)
Robert L. Merkt (Patricia)
Rudolf J. Hofbauer (Jeanine)
Garrett M. Newhartz (Katelyn) Potentate’s Aides
POTE’S PICNIC COMMITTEE
Ronald R. Klee, PP, Chairman
Joel M. Franco, Co-Chairman
Ronald F. Rapp, PP Joseph J. Hagan, Sr. William A. Remo, Jr., PP
Terry L. Hulsizer Michael J. Zerbe Marvin J. Miller
Walter G. Newruck Kraig W. Leiby David L. Frees
Ronald M. Stoudt William A. Quinn Duane A. Dellecker
PRETZEL BOWL COMMITTEE
Kraig W. Leiby, Chairman
Duane A. Dellecker David L. Frees
PUBLIC RELATIONS
Gregory J. Lewis, P.P., Chairman
FIGHTIN PHILS COMMITTEE
Michael J. Zerbe, Chairman
Gregory J. Lewis, PP David L. Frees
RENTAL COMMITTEE
Ronald F. Rapp, PP Joseph J. Hagan, Sr.
REPRESENTATIVE COMMITTEE
Joseph J. Hagan, Sr.
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ROBES COMMITTEE
Lehigh Shrine Club
SHRINERS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL COMMITTEE
Hospital Chairman of the Board Emeritus - Franklin D. Caltagirone, P.P.
Jon A. Swartz, Esq., Hospital Chairman of the Board
Austin T. Kear, Hospital Associate Board Member
George Skaff, DDS, Hospital Board Member Emeritus
SOCCER COMMITTEE
Joseph J. Hagan, Sr. Kraig W. Leiby
SPEAKERS BUREAU
Joseph J. Hagan, Sr., Chairman
Divan Past Masters
SPORTSMEN’S RAFFLE COMMITTEE
Joel M. Franco, Chairman
Michael J. Zerbe Ronald R. Klee, PP Ronald F. Rapp, PP
Glenn D. Clark, PP Lawrence S. Bortz, III, PP William A. Remo, Jr., PP
Terry L. Hulsizer L. Donald Loos, Jr. Dennis G. Royer
SUMMER & HOLIDAY RAFFLE
David L. Frees, Chairman
Duane A. Dellecker, Co-Chairman
BINGO COMMITTEE
Michael J. Zerbe, Chairmen
Marvin J. Miller, Co-Chairmen
David L. Frees Walter G. Newruck Kraig W. Leiby
Jere C. Lesher, PP Edwin L. Engle, PP Duane A. Dellecker
Bryan L. Stoudt
Carl G. Frey
FUND RAISING LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS – 2018
Circus
Chief Rabban, Michael J. Zerbe
Sportsmen’s Raffle Assistant Rabban, Marvin J. Miller
Potentate’s Picnic High Priest & Prophet, Walter G. Newruck
Pretzel Bowl
Oriental Guide, Kraig W. Leiby
Fightin Phils
First Ceremonial Master, David L. Frees
Soccer
Oriental Guide, Kraig W. Leiby
Holiday Raffle
Second Ceremonial Master, Duane A. Dellecker
Bingo
Chief Rabban, Michael J. Zerbe
RAJAH SHRINE UNIT OFFICERS – 2018
ANTIQUE & CLASSIC CAR CLUB - Meeting dates vary
President: Lee D. Brisan (Beverly) R. 610-562-3149
257 Schappell Rd., Hamburg, PA 19526
Secretary:Robert A. Seifrit (Jodi) R. 610-670-0863
973 Fritztown Rd., Reading, PA 19608 greasemonkey61@aol.com
Treasurer: James M. Seifrit, Jr. C. 610-678-4496
1155 Fritztown Rd., Reinholds, PA 17569
Director: Gary F. Spitler (Diane) R. 610-678-2292
867 Brownsville Rd., Wernersville, PA 19565
ARAB PATROL - Meeting dates vary
President: Frank L. Einsel (Grace) C. 610-223-4709
419 Adams Hotel Rd., Shoemakersville, PA 19555
Secretary: Open Office
Treasurer: Open Office
CHANTERS - Meets every Monday of the month
President: Bryan M. Hartman (Melanie) C. 610-780-6724
463 Sunday Rd., Lenhartsville, PA 19534
Secretary: Sheldon C. Rissinger (Betty) C. 484-818-1826
100 W. Lincoln Ave., Robesonia, PA 19551 rissinger9@aol.com
Treasurer: Donald G. Miller (Mary) R. 610-926-2315
31 Hafer Dr., Leesport, PA 19533
Director: David R. DeTurk C. 610-790-4996
P.O. Box 57, Lyon Station, PA 19536
CLOWNS - Meets fourth Monday of the month
President: John Scalia (Jackie) C. 610-698-9181
73 Weaver Rd., Morgantown, PA 19543
Sec/Treas: David R. DeTurk C. 610-790-4996
P.O. Box 57, Lyon Station, PA 19536
gettysburg93@aol.com
Director: Samuel L. Beam (Linda) C. 484-638-8390
455 Walnuttown Rd., Fleetwood, PA 19522
CONCERT BAND - Meets second Sunday of the month
President: Joe D. McCarthy (Bertha) R. 610-488-1382
301 E. Fifth St., Bernville, PA 19506
Secretary: Dale C. Schimpf R. 570-985-9308
22 N. Spencer St., Frackville, PA 17931-1505 euphonium65@hotmail.com
Treasurer: Thomas L. Shugar (Debb) R. 610-779-0621
1105 Owls Nest Dr., Reading, PA 19606
Director: Bryan D. Snyder (Judithanne) R. 610-589-2022
591 Hill Rd., Robesonia, PA 19551
DIRECTOR’S STAFF - Meets first Monday of the month
President: Gerald A. Mengel (Barbara) R. 610-916-4069
4601 Lahall Ave., Reading, PA 19605-1068
Secretary: Carl S. Solarek (Elain) R. 610-926-1937
261 Degler Ave., Leesport, PA 19533 csolarek261@comcast.net
Treasurer: Carl G. Frey (Beth) R. 610-926-0131
497 Grove Rd., Mohrsville, PA 19541
Director: Barry D. Reed (Linda) R. 610-488-1180
108 Mill Rd., Bernville, PA 19506-8724
GUN CLUB - Quarterly
President: Joel M. Franco (Carmine) C. 610-563-9258
275 W. 49th St., Reading, PA 19606-3315
Secretary: Michael J. Huck (Patricia) R. 610-921-5548
4036 Hillview Rd., Temple, PA 19560 mjhuck@comcast.net
Treasurer: Raymond F. Geiger (Barbara) R. 610-926-9162
601 Seidels Run, Leesport, PA 19533
LEGION OF HONOR - Meets second Tuesday of the month
Commander: William E. Eveland (Jackie) R. 610-916-4401
243 Callery Dr., Blandon, PA 19510
Adjutant: Dennis L. Hagan, PC, PMC (Kathy) R. 610-779-9268
329 Parkview Rd., Reading, PA 19606 adjloh@yahoo.com
Finance Officer: Jere C. Lesher, PP (Susie) R. 717-361-3961
428 Ford Dr., Elizabethtown, PA 17022
MOTOR CORP - Meets third Monday of the month
President: William E. Trusty (Janet) R. 610-777-7586
Sundown Farm, 398 Blimline Rd., Mohnton, PA 19540-7808 C. 484-797-2995
Secretary: Terry L. Hulsizer (Ruth Ann) R. 610-944-7761
4027 Pricetown Rd., Fleetwood, PA 19522-9708 C. 484-721-3866
tlhspeedinbullet@aol.com
Treasurer: Harold H. Kohl (Ann) R. 717-271-7332
44 Bethany Rd., Ephrata, PA 17522 C. 717-468-7281
Director: William E. Trusty (Janet) R. 610-777-7586
Sundown Farm, 398 Blimline Rd., Mohnton, PA 19540-7808 C. 484-797-2995
MOUNTED PATROL - Meets third Wednesday of the month
Captain: Raymond D. Haslam, Jr. (Deidre) R. 610-334-5847
2736 Mountain Rd., Hamburg, PA 19526 campertwo@comcast.net
Secretary: Tarzan Hall (Rachel) R. 610-944-9306
3600 Pricetown Rd., Fleetwood, PA 19522-8977 C. 610-763-1272
Treasurer: Thomas V. Conlon, Sr., PP (Brenda) W. 610-589-5919
508 Hill Rd., Womelsdorf, PA 19567
Director: Ryan E. Kehm (Ruth) R. 610-767-1526
4992 Trout Rd., Slatington, PA 18080-4992
NOBLE RIDERS OF THE MYSTIC SHRINE - Meeting dates vary
President: Thomas V. Conlon, Sr., PP (Brenda) W. 610-589-5919
508 Hill Rd., Womelsdorf, PA 19567
Secretary: Shane R. Paisley (Janelle) C. 610-781-0035
15 Upland Rd., Reading, PA 19609 shane@designrev.com
Treasurer: Donald B. Houston (Joyce) C. 267-371-9549
585 Summit Ln., Riegelsville, PA 18077
ORIENTAL BAND - Meets first Tuesday of the month
President: Donald G. Heimbecker (Carol) R. 610-417-9926
2703 John St., Easton, PA 18045-2614
Secretary: Wayne M. Grumbein (Julie) R. 610-434-0686
944 S. Hillview Rd., Allentown, PA 18103-6154 wayne1980@hotmail.com
Treasurer: Theodore E. Werkheiser, Jr. (Lisa) R. 610-349-3290
1416 N. 18th St., Allentown, PA 18104-1563
Director: John K. Grumbein (Sharon) R. 610-395-6578
7520 Trexler Circle, Trexlertown, PA 18087-9601
PROVOST GUARD - Meets Third Tuesday of the month
President: Dennis C. Loch (Jackie) R. 610-360-3797
291 Millcreek Rd., Kutztown, PA 19530
Secretary: Gregory J. Lewis, PP (Joan) R. 610-223-3857
108 New York Ave., Sinking Spring, PA 19608 glewis1080@gmail.com
Treasurer: Tarzan Hall (Rachel) R. 610-944-9306
3600 Pricetown Rd., Fleetwood, PA 19522
Director: Ryan E. Kehm (Ruth) R. 610-767-1526
4992 Trout Rd., Slatington, PA 18080
STRING BAND - Meets second Wednesday of the month
President: Ronald L. Miller (Rebecca) R. 610-926-4960
1203 Bellemans Church Rd., Mohrsville, PA 19541
Secretary: Thomas J. Dietrich, Jr.(Donna) R. 610-926-2467
908 Sleepy Hollow Dr., Mohrsville, PA 19541 tdietrich38@gmail.com
Treasurer: Joseph I. Aulenbach (Nancy) R. 610-775-5859
34 Matthew Dr., Sinking Spring, PA 19608
Director: Bruce D. Dengler (Marian) R. 610-916-2867
221 P Orchard Rd., Reading, PA 19605
UNITS & CLUBS COMMITTEE
Comprised of Representatives from each Unit & Club
Meets fourth Wednesday of the month
President: Harold A. Spatz (Barbara) R. 610-926-2393
552 Irish Creek Rd., Mohrsville, PA 19541
Sec/Treas: Tarzan Hall (Rachel) R. 610-944-9306
3600 Pricetown Rd., Fleetwood, PA 19522-8977 C. 610-763-1272
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SHRINE CLUB OFFICERS – 2018
BETHLEHEM SHRINE CLUB - Meets first Monday of the month
President: Garrett M. Newhartz (Katelyn) C. 484-895-9362
514 Batts Switch Rd., Nazareth, PA 18064
Secretary: George M. Makoul (Kathy) R. 610-759-2669
280 Farmview Rd., Nazareth, PA 18064
kg27@rcn.com
Treasurer: Thomas A. Male (Louise) C. 610-509-3385
5801 Helen Dr., Allentown, PA 18104
BRANDYWINE SHRINE CLUB - Meets third Tuesday of the month
President: John F. Mastrippolito (Elizabeth) R. 610-268-5908
189 Ewart Rd., Avondale, PA 19311
Secretary: Donald B. Lynn (Sandra) R. 610-269-5717
211 La Vida Via, Downingtown, PA 19335
djlynn1@verizon.net
Treasurer: Eric T. Downs (Chrissie) R. 610-347-1102
1 Rockford Crossing Lane, Kennett Square, PA 19348
Director: Carl L. Hinderer (Carol) R. 610-793-1739
1326 Bridge Rd., West Chester, PA 19382
1 Rockford Crossing Lane, Kennett Square, PA 19348
CARBON SHRINE CLUB - Meets second Tuesday of the month
President: George C. Weaver (Gail) C. 484-629-0789
222 Carbon St., Lehighton, PA 18235
Secretary: Michael J. Hopstock (Donna) C. 610-577-6521
330 S. 9th St., Lehighton, PA 18235 hopm@ptd.net
Treasurer: Edward H. Hawk C. 570-401-1189
1019 North St., Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
LANCASTER SHRINE CLUB - Meets second Thursday of the month
President: John P. Humphreys (Joanne) R. 717-871-8656
30 Magnolia Dr., Conestoga, PA 17516
Secretary: William F. Horn (Sandi) R. 717-656-2676
30 Aspen Dr., Leola, PA 17540-9615 billhorn@frontiernet.net
Treasurer: Jerold C. Kopenhaver (Cynthia) R. 717-287-2495
419 Ford Dr., Elizabethtown, PA 17022
LEBANON SHRINE CLUB - Meets fourth Monday of the month
President: Richard E. Miller (Beth) R 717-272-4079
1785 Woodridge Ct., Lebanon, PA 17046
Secretary: John R. Bainbridge, Jr. (Suzanne) R. 717-272-5466
270 Kathy Court, Lebanon, PA 17042 ccijohn2@comcast.net
Treasurer: Dennis G. Royer (Stefanie) R 717-933-5027
P.O. Box 12, Rehrersburg, PA 19550
LEHIGH SHRINE CLUB - Meets first Wednesday of the month
President: Earl J. Marlatt (Judith) C. 267-371-9451
7866 Locust Valley Rd., Quakertown, PA 18951
Secretary: John E. Stahr, Jr. (Anita) R. 610-866-8455
1677 Creek View Rd., Bethlehem, PA 18015 john.stahr@rcn.com
Treasurer: Paul A. Lizun (Nancy) R. 610-967-3785
4540 S. Mountain Dr., Emmaus, PA 18049
NORTH PENN SHRINE CLUB - Meets fourth Wednesday of the month
President: Jack Snyder (Sarah) C. 267-374-9488
2448 Trewigtown Rd., Colmar, PA 18915
Secretary: James Atkins (Renee) C. 215-262-8013
109 N. Third St., North Wales, PA 19454 jim.atkins999@gmail.com
Treasurer: Paul E. Funk (Gloria) R. 215-536-3332
301 S. 11th St., Quakertown, PA 18951
RAJAH SHRINE CLUB - Meets first Friday of the month
President: David R. DeTurk C. 610-790-4996
P.O. Box 57, Lyon Station, PA 19536
Secretary: Russel G. Hottenstein R. 610-944-8167
12 Schmehl Rd., Fleetwood, PA 19522 russhottenstein@yahoo.com
Treasurer: John W. Freeston (Janet) R. 610-678-2985
1107 Dogwood Dr., Reading, PA 19609
SCHUYLKILL SHRINE CLUB - Meets fourth Tuesday of the month
President: David A. Teter (Lori) R. 570-943-2709
146 Whitetail Ln., Orwigsburg, PA 17961
Secretary: Glenn T. Sattizahn Jr., PP (Janet) C. 570-449-2613
131 Willow St., Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972-1131 gsattizahn@alphamills.com
Treasurer: Ira C. Boyer (Sue) R. 570-385-0650
9 Margaret Terrace, Pottsville, PA 17901
ANGLERS - Meets first Wednesday of the month
President: Ronald L. Szapacs (Lois) R. 610-767-8436
7823 Rextown Rd., Slatington, PA 18080
Secretary: John F. Pavlick (Kathy) C. 610-393-5799
3347 Berger St., Allentown, PA 18103 pavlickjf@aol.com
Treasurer: Clarence E. Smith (Florence) R. 610-760-2455
8646 S. Loop Rd., Slatington, PA 18080-3615
Director: Nicholas A. Smith R. 610-767-6285
214 Second St., Walnutport, PA 18088
CARAVANERS - Meets various dates of month except Dec.,Jan., Feb.
President: Rev. David C. Newhart C. 610-842-3872
2823 Sequoia Dr., Macungie, PA 18062
Secretary: Earl W. Binder, PP (Amy) R. 610-395-1490
1433 Butz Rd., Breinigsville, PA 18031 my3bloodhounds@gmail.com
Treasurer: Terry A. Iasiello (Judy) R. 610-691-8216
1519 Colgate Dr., Bethlehem, PA 18017
GOLF CLUB - Meeting dates vary
President: Frank L. Einsel (Grace) R. 610-562-3166
419 Adams Hotel Rd., Shoemakersville, PA 19555
Secretary: Allan D. Meckley (Brenda) R. 717-682-4416
723 North Fifth St., Denver, PA 17517 Almeckley9@gmail.com
Treasurer: Allan D. Meckley (Brenda) R. 717-682-4416
723 North Fifth St., Denver, PA 17517
HOSPITAL SERVICE - Meets quarterly
President: Paul W. Shaw (Donna) R. 610-965-6417
1600 Westview Dr., Coopersburg, PA 18036 C. 484-221-0548
Secretary: Carl J. Willis (Carol) R. 610-799-6853
3338 Fairland Dr., Schnecksville, PA 18078 cjwillis@ptd.net
Treasurer: Carl J. Willis (Carol) R. 610-799-6853
3338 Fairland Dr., Schnecksville, PA 18078
LANCASTER S.C. ORIENTAL BAND - Meets second Monday of the month
President: Mahlon E. Hariu, PP (Joanne) R. 717-287-2120
623 Garfield Dr., Elizabethtown, PA 17022
Secretary: Open Office
Treasurer: William P. Ulrich, PP R. 610-914-0284
1413 Fritztown Rd., Reinholds, PA 17569
Director: Jay M. Laser (Beverly) R. 717-898-1464
3100 Windsor Drive, Landisville, PA 17538
PAST MASTERS CLUB - Meets quarterly
President: Barry L. Weisser R. 610-780-9079
1091 Pottsville Pike, Shoemakersville, PA 19555
Secretary: Lee D. Brisan (Beverly) R. 610-562-3149
257 Schappell Rd., Hamburg, PA 19526 bbri101930@comcast.net
Treasurer: Dennis R. Snoke (Lou Ann) R. 610-779-3431
300 Spies Church Road, Reading, PA 19606
Director: L. Donald Loos, Jr. (Barbara) R. 610-678-1063
108 Daisy Court, Sinking Spring, PA 19608
TIN LIZZIES - Meets fourth Thursday of the month
President: Bruce E. Johnson (Sally) R. 610-759-4948
359 Georgetown Rd., Nazareth, PA 18064
Secretary: Sam Ellis (Kay) R. 610-252-9762
2409 Treeline Dr., Easton, PA 18040-7525 sellis4947@aol.com
Treasurer: Ronald E. Barron (Cheryl) R. 610-767-6454
1169 Riverview Dr., Walnutport, PA 18088
Director: Garrett M. Newhartz (Katelyn) R. 484-895-9362
514 Batts Switch Rd., Nazareth, PA 18064
CABIRI - Meets quarterly
President: Lawrence S. Bortz, III (Barbara) C. 610-780-0101
35 Liberty St., Reading, PA 19607
Sec/Treas: Gregory J. Lewis, PP (Joan) R. 610-670-2920
108 New York Ave., Sinking Spring, PA. 19608 glewis1080@verizon.net
RAJAH LADIES - Meets first Monday of month, no Jan. & Feb.
President: Open Office
Secretary: Darlene F. Staudt R. 610-926-5830
826 Shoey Rd., Mohrsville, PA 19541
Treasurer: Judy A. Yorty R. 717-274-2129
104 Green Acres Trailer Court, Lebanon, PA 17046
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– Rajah Shrine 2018 Trip: Punta Cana –
Join Potentate Jared and Lady Kim Kichline on a 7-night stay in Punta Cana
PUNTA CANA From May 30 - June 6, 2018, experience paradise at the all-new and all-inclusive Dream
Dominicus La Romana in the town of Bayahibe on the Caribbean Sea.
- Round-trip air between Philadelphia and Punta Cana with transfers to the resort
- 7-Nights accommodation at the all-new and all-inclusive Dreams Dominicus La Romana
- 24-hour Unlimited Luxury room service, plus all included meals, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, snacks,
live entertainment, activities and more!
- Complimentary cocktail party hosted by Potentate Jared and Lady Kim Kichline
- Services of a professional Boscov’s Travel Escort (with a minimum of 30 full paying guests)
– Rajah Shrine 2018 Trip: Salem, Massachusetts –
Join Potentate Jared and Lady Kim Kichline
on a Salem Witch Weekend motorcoach trip
SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS
From October 4 - 7, 2018, explore the mystery of Salem and discovery a
city that is known for much more than witchcraft hysteria. You’ll have a
“ghostly” good time--if you dare!
- 3-Nights accommodations at the Best Western Plus North Shore with access to their hospitality room
- 5 meals, admission to multiple venues, and escorted motorcoach
- Highlights include an evening walking ghost tour; admission to the Peabody Essex Museum, Salem Witch
Museum and an interactive reenactment of a witch trial; a tour of the House of Seven Gables--inspiration for
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s novel; a visit to the Salem Maritime National Historic Site; a Boston Duck Tour; a visit to
the Shriners Children’s Hospital in Boston; and more!
Call to reserve your trip today!
Boscov’s Travel, 800-782-5605 or 610-779-8640
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Roger C. Reis
LEHIGH SHRINE CLUB
From the Officers, Board of Directors and Members, we wish you and your families a happy,
healthy and prosperous 2018!
By the time you read this article, Mass Installation will have occurred and we will have a new
Potentate; Illustrious Sir Jared R. Kichline and his Lady Kim. We know our Shrine continues in
good hands and that we will all work with the Pote and his Lady to move forward into the future.
Thank you to Past Potentate Ill. Sir David W. Evans and his Lady Sarah for their busy year and
hard work on our behalf. Both Potentates are members of the Lehigh Shrine Club (shameless
plug for our Club)!
We held our Annual Raffle drawing at our regular dinner meeting on Wednesday, Nov 1. The
Potentate and Lady Sarah, as well as 24 Nobles and Ladies, enjoyed a great pork chop meal. We gave
away $1,200 in 15 drawings. This is a fund raiser for our Club and we are grateful to
everyone who purchased a ticket. Again, as unfortunately is becoming a tradition, none of my tickets were drawn.
I help with the drawings so, at least, if someone thinks I am cheating, they know I am doing a lousy job.
December 20 was our Christmas Party, which was well attended. Each Lady left with a poinsettia plant. A string quartet from
Parkland High School entertained us with traditional Christmas songs. It is always a treat to see young men and women dressed
up and playing such wonderful music. There were also a number of door prizes given out. It really was a nice event so close to
Christmas.
Our first meeting in 2018 was on January 3. Due to some bad weather, there were only 19 Nobles and Ladies present but they
included the Potentate, Chief Rabban, and their Ladies. There was an excellent meal of pot roast and potatoes, followed
by Boston cream pie. We welcomed our new President, Noble Earl Marlett, and presented him with his gavel, which the
Chief Rabban immediately swiped. We also had a memorial service for our four Nobles taken by the Black Camel in 2017.
Many thanks to Noble William A. Remo, Jr., P.P., for filling in as Acting President for 2017. He really stepped in when needed.
Remember to attend and support your Clubs and Units. Without an active membership, we will cease to exist!
RAJAH LADIES GROUP
The Rajah Ladies met at Chef Alan’s Restaurant the
first Monday in December. For their
Christmas celebration they threw
themselves an apron party. Lady
Barbara Maxwell led a discussion of
the history and characteristics of various
styles of aprons. The ladies brought
and modeled examples that illustrated
handwork from friends, relatives, and gifts
from foreign travels. Lady Joy Taglieber
modeled her dad’s painters apron complete
with his tools, and Ill. Sir Larry Bortz, PP modeled the new bib
apron that was the raffle prize of the day. We made merry, but also
designated a gift to the Shriner’s Children’s Hospital for year end.
If you are a Rajah widow and would like to join us Monday
March 5, please contact treasurer Lady Judy Yorty at 717 274-2129.
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Lady Barbara
Maxwell
Rajah Ladies' Group: If you are the widow of a Shriner and have missed the
opportunity to visit with this group, please contact Judy Yorty, treasurer, at
(717) 274-2129. Luncheon meetings are held the first monday of each month
from March until January at Chef Alan's in West Reading.

Rajah Shrine 2018
Shirt Order Form
Nobles Shirt
Tri-Mountain Mens Grey pocket Polo Shirt
with name embroidered under Pote's Logo.
Small ($39) ____ / Med ($39) ____ / Large ($39) ____ / XL or XLT ($39) ____
2XL or 2XLT ($42) ____ / 3XL or 3XLT ($45) ____ / 4XL or 4XLT ($48) ____
5XL ($51) ____ / 6XL ($54) ____
Embroidered Name of Noble: ________________________________________
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Ladies Embroidered Shirt and Cardigan
Port Authority stretch V-neck Ladies Magenta Tee
Small ($16) ____ / Med ($16) ____ / Large ($16) ____
XL ($16) ____ / 2XL ($18) ____ / 3XL ($22) ____ / 4XL ($24) ____
Port Authority stretch Button Front Ladies Magenta Cardigan
Small ($24) ____ / Med ($24) ____ / Large ($24) ____
XL ($24) ____ / 2XL ($26) ____ / 3XL ($30) ____ / 4XL ($32) ____
Embroidered Ladies Name: _________ or check here for No Ladies Name: ____
Both Mens and Ladies shirts run true to size.
Please Indicate quantity ordered next to size, and Please circle mens Regular or Tall Size.
____ I will pick up my shirt(s) at the Rajah Shrine Office
____ Please mail my shirt(s) for an extra $6.50 per shirt
Total Amount Enclosed: $ ________________
Name: ___________________________________ Phone: _______________
Address: ________________________________________________________
City: __________________________________ State: ______ ZIP: ________
Mail completed form and check payable to Rajah Shrine:
P.O. Box 40, Blandon, PA. 19510 / Phone: 610-916-9000
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LEGION OF HONOR
Ahoy Nobles,
The Officers of Rajah L.O.H. would like to thank all who attended our annual Christmas Party with the
Caravaner’s and Clowns! I’m sure all had a great time. People were up dancing and having a ball!
Congratulations to our new Past Commander, Bryan Stoudt. He did a fine job. Our incoming Commander
for the third time is our own Santa Claus, William E. (Bill) Eveland, PC, and Lady Jackie. His elected staff
is: 1st Vice Commander Mike Quinn and Lady Ann, 2nd Vice Commander Clint Starkey and Lady Betty,
and our newest 3rd Vice Commander, Jim Cocuzza and Lady Cynthia. The Finance Officer is Ill. Sir Jere
Lesher, PP, PC, and Lady Susie. Adjutant is Dennis Hagan, PC, PMC, and Lady Kathy. Watch your mail
for a list of all the officers with phone numbers and addresses. This will be your officers guide for the year
Dennis Hagan 2018.
Commander Bill is going to do something completely different this year. His Commander’s Ball is going
to be a Hoe Down/Square Dance with professional square dance caller Legion Noble Ray Ayers! This is going to be quite an
evening so please plan on coming out to this affair! Get your best jeans & cowboy shirt, your boots or clod hoppers and come join
the fun! The Shindig will be held at the Inn At Reading. More info to follow but I did hear some of the vittles will be steak!
April 5-8 is the Mid Atlantic Shrine Assoc. Legions of Honor Spring Meeting in Harrisburg, PA. A special occasion for sure as
our own PC, Ill. Sir Bill Remo, Jr, PP, will be elevated to 1st Lt. Commander! M.A.S.A. L.O.H. is well represented by Rajah. PC,
PMC, Barry Weisser is the M.A.S.A. L.O.H. Adjutant and there are 5 living Past M.A.S.A. Commanders to represent our Shrine at
this event. Plus, many emeritus and interested Nobles and their Ladies.
DUES. Nobles, please don’t forget to get your dues in promptly. This money is used to get your mailings out and get you the
information for our Unit. Dues are due January 1st and must be paid by May or you will be suspended! Please take care of this
matter as soon as possible to avoid problems. Thank you.
July 21st is the Legion of Honor Family Picnic. This has grown to be quite the affair! Commander Bill has given the okay for
Barn Yard Bingo! I have Jakey the Amishman’s word the corn will be in, and there will be some nice fresh veggies in the cooler!
Yep, plenty of eggs too! So, mark your calendar for this one!
July 28, 2018 will be the VA Burger Burn up at the Lebanon VA Hospital. This has become very popular with our Nobles and
Legion Ladies & guests, making a nice picnic fare lunch for our shut-in veterans. It is held in conjunction with our Legion Brothers
from Zembo Shrine and their Legion Ladies. It is just a wonderful experience.
Last but not least we’d like to welcome our new Legion Nobles, Noble Harold “Bud” Kohl, Noble Dennis Little, Noble Dennis
Shaffer and Noble Raymond Kunkel to our Unit. Welcome Nobles.
ANNUAL MEETING
The installation of the 2018 Divan took place at the January 6 Annual Meeting. Illustrious Sir Ronald Rapp, PP, administered
the officers’ oaths and obligations. The honor of placing the Potentate’s Jewel and Fez on the new potentate, Illustrious Sir Jared
Kichline, fell to Illustrious Sir Edward Engle, PP, because he had originally appointed Noble Jared to the progressive line of Rajah
Shrine back in 2013.
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ATTENTION ALL NOBLES
STATED MEETING
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 2018
Please be advised that a stated meeting of the Nobility of the Rajah
Shriners will be held at 7:00 PM, Wednesday, April 18, 2018, in the
Banquet Hall at the Rajah Shriners Complex, 221 Orchard Road,
Reading, Pa. 19605.
The business of the meeting will be to present to the body, discuss and vote, if
necessary, on the following items:
• To vote on candidates for creation, affiliation and restoration.
• Any other business that may lawfully come before the body.
Illustrious Sir Jared R. Kichline, Potentate
Attest: Joseph J. Hagan, Sr., Recorder
HOSPITAL SERVICES
The Hospital Service Unit had a great year. Meetings were held by Hospital Ambassador Paul Shaw and
were well attended and productive.
At the end of 2017, 137 hours of television programs from Shriners Hospitals and the Rajah Shrine
Chapter were seen over RCN Cable Networks in the greater Lehigh Valley area, Allentown (which is the
third largest city in Pennsylvania), Philadelphia, Delaware Valley, Washington, D.C., Chicago, Boston
and New York. Thanks to RCN management: Rick Geho, Station Manager; Dan Mowdy, host of RCN
Community Spotlight; and their excellent crew.
“What It Is To Be A Shriner” was seen on RCN Television for the first time. Past Potentate, David W.
Evans, and Lawrence W. Bortz, 2016 Potentate, presented an overall view, of what it is like to be a Shriner.
Bob Bainbridge Recorder Joseph J. Hagan, Sr., helped in the production.
Congratulations to Stephanie Byrwa, Public Relations Manager; John A. Swartz, Esq., Chairman of the
Board; and Terry Diamond, Product Development; for presenting an overall view of Shriners Hospitals
helping children.
Joy Young, P.R. Specialist from Shriners Hospitals, was invited for
the second time to RCN Studio and was well received. This is the firsttime
scoliosis was presented to RCN viewing audience. Joy presented
the 30-minute program in three segments. Scoliosis is an abnormal
curvature of the spine that can limit mobility and, some of the time,
contributes to more serious health problems. It affects 6-9 million people
in the U.S. and millions more worldwide. It is a progressive condition
diagnosed when children are rapidly growing between the ages of 10-
15 years of age. There is no known cause. It can go undetected, since
not all schools check children’s’ spines. Katheryn Salinas, P.R., Social
Media Specialist, was acknowledged for her detailed outline on what
Shriners Hospitals are doing to help children with scoliosis.
Ambassador Shaw and the Hospital Service Unit are looking forward
to the leadership of incoming Potentate Jared R. Kichline and Lady Kim
to take us into 2018 for another great year.
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Joy Young, PR specialist, Shriners Hospitals,
interviewed on RCN's Community Spotlight

Forks of the Delaware TIN LIZZIES
Happy New Year Nobles,
Congratulations to Illustrious Sir
Jared Kichline, the Divan and to all
appointed and elected officers for
2018. Best wishes for a successful and
productive year, and congratulations to
our club’s new president, Noble Bruce
Johnson. Bruce is a past president and
will do a terrific job in 2018. Thanks
also to outgoing president Henry Faust
Sam Ellis
who did an outstanding job leading the
club in 2016 and 2017
At our Christmas Dinner at the Northampton Community
Center in Northampton, Sam Ellis was named Tin Lizzie of the
Year, proof that you can fool some of the people some of the
time. Noble Ron Barron picked up a special fun award. Ron
was also chairman of this year’s event. Along with Ron and his
Lady Cheryl, many nobles and ladies contributed to the success
of the Christmas party. Thanks to Henry and Patricia Faust, Bruce
and Sally Johnson, Garrett and Katlyn Newhartz, Lee and Joyce
Marsh, and Sam and Kay Ellis. The food was great, and there were
lots of gifts, and good entertainment.
Another highlight of the Christmas dinner was the presentation
of a commemorative slate clock to Illustrious Sir Dave Evans and a
Christmas bouquet to Lady Sarah. It is our way of congratulating them
for a job well done.
The Officers and nobles of the Tin Lizzies are anticipating a busy
year with our Shoofly Pie baking project resuming this month. We
bake and sell an average of 400 to 500 pies every other week until
June and beginning again in the fall. We bake at St. Johns Church in
Farmersville and we’re always looking for volunteers to help. It’s a
fun morning and we even serve lunch. If you’re interested in getting
involved, contact Sam Ellis at 610-390-6188.
On a sad note we lost two valued members in January, Nobles
Myron Hahn and Leroy Kromis. They will be missed
LEBANON SHRINE CLUB
Ron Barron with special award in center of
picture with Garrett Newhart, Parade Director on
left and club president Henry Faust on right.
The club presented Illustrious Sir Dave
Evans with a slate clock that featured an
engraving of his Potentate Logo.
Many thanks to Ill. Sir Dave Evans and Lady Sarah for a great year. Rajah stays strong because of the
hard work of its leadership. Welcome to Ill. Sir Jared and Lady Kim. 2018 will be a year full of progress
and growth for sure. There had been a rumor that the Divan had been directed to grow beards so the
official family would look like ZZ Top, but the rumor proved to be false.
Lebanon County Shrine Club needs member support to attend its meetings. We are in danger of not
being able to hold meetings because only a handful of members are attending. Come out and support us
on the fourth Monday and bring your Lady. Contact Sec. John Bainbridge Jr. at 717-272-5466 and make
your reservations.
Dennis Royer
We are getting into Circus mode and selling ads. February will be our Circus Night meeting at Midway
Diner with the Circus Chairmen from Rajah and Zembo in attendance. Maybe some clowns will do some
clown stuff like wreck the place. It is always great to be a Shriner.
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Ill. Sir
Greg Lewis, PP
RAJAH CHANTERS
When we look back on 2017, the Rajah Chanters can point with pride to several of our accomplishments.
We had a successful 25th Annual Afternoon of Music; we competed at the Shrine Chanters Association
International at the Imperial Sessions in July, placing 2nd; we took top honors in both large group and small
group at the Mid-Atlantic Shrine Association competition in Virginia Beach in Septemper; we entertained
hundreds of music lovers at several performances and participated in a few parades to the delight of
many people lining the streets, but, most of all, we sang for the children we support through the Shriners’
Hospitals for Children.
Yes, in many ways it was a most successful year! But, before we look ahead, we would like to thank our
immediate Past President, Ill. Sir Ed Engle, PP and his lady Ferne for their leadership and guidance in 2017.
As we go forward, we are happy to have a past president of the Chanters stepping up again to lead us
in two ways. Noble Bryan Hartman, who served as President a few years to take over the helm once again.
Bryan is also our lead music conductor. We know that he and Lady Melanie will once again make us proud to have them leading
our group. Melanie will do double duty, too, as on occasion she is our fill-in accompanist when Bruce Rohrbach is busy with work
or other duties.
The First Vice-President is Dave DeTurk, Second VP is Curtis Flitchner, Treasurer is Donald (Punky) Miller and Secretary is
Shel Rissinger. Also doing double duty is Dave DeTurk, serving as the Unit Director, too.
We are also proud to have two of our members serving in leadership capacities outside of Rajah. Noble Dan Heffelfinger is the
current President of the Mid-Atlantic Shrine Chanters Association and Ill. Sir Greg Lewis, PP is serving as Second Vice-President
of the Shrine Chanters International Association.
As you peruse your calendar for this year, please mark Sunday, April 15th as a very important day for again two reasons. Yes,
your income tax filing is due AND it will be the Rajah Chanters 26th Annual Afternoon of Music at Kutztown H. S. Auditorium
at 2 PM.
Having said all of that, 2018 promises to be a busy year for us and we are seeking new members to join us. If you love music
and have a desire to sing, please accept this as your invitation to join us at one of our rehearsals. We meet every Monday night at 7
at the Rajah Shrine Complex in the All-Purpose Room - no experience necessary.
MOTOR
CORP
Ill. Sir Dave
Evans, PP
Greetings from the
Motor Corps,
The Rajah Shrine Motor Corps is preparing
for their annual Horse Races on February 10th in
combination with the Rajah Shrine Oriental Band.
Tickets can be procured from either John Grumbein
or Bill Trusty. Looking further ahead, we can
always use more members for the 2018 parade
season. Please contact President Bill Trusty at 610-
777-7586 for more info.
ANGLERS
The Anglers Club completed 2017 with our
annual Christmas party that was well attended
with over 80 people. The entertainment was very
enjoyable. We had several awards presented.
Helmut Wicker received the first Anglers
100-million-dollar club award. We recognized the
ten anglers that accumulated the highest points
for this award. Marv Miller listed four candidates
Ron Szapacs and their qualifications for the Ryan Award. The
audience voted and Nick Smith was overwhelming
selected to receive the prestigous Ryan Award. Ruth Wicker was recognized
for her efforts over the past three years for scheduling anglers to work the
weekly Shrine bingo. Our Potentate, Dave Evans and his Lady Sara were
also recognized and received gifts from the Anglers.
A new event for 2018 - we are planning a fishing derby to be held at a
local lake. This event will be open to all Shriners. Stay tuned for details. The
fish fry will be held in August this year. We need more time to catch fish as
this event always has a great turn out.
The Anglers Club is excited with our new activities planned for 2018. We
wish the best year for our new Potentate Jared Kichline and the Divan. As
always, the Anglers will be available to help with all Rajah Shrine events.
We would also like to wish all the units and clubs a successful 2018.
To purchase sauerkraut, contact any Angler - $4.00 for a 2 lb. bag.
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IS FAST APPROACHING, SO GET THOSE TICKETS TURNED IN
PUT OUT FLYERS AND COUPONS, VOLUNTEER TO HELP
BRING YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS, ENJOY THE SHOW
SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL CIRCUS WITH A HUGE TURNOUT
MARCH 7TH –11TH, 2018
NOBLE RIDERS
Nobles,
Welcome to 2018. As with every new year that comes upon us, we find that we
keep improving and getting better at what we do. We expect that this year will be no
different and we are hard at it fine tuning our processes.
Thank you to our outgoing 2017 Potentate David Evans and his wonderful Lady
Sarah. You had an exciting and fast moving year and we really thank you for your
leadership. We look forward to seeing both of you back at the Noble Riders meetings
and our on our rides this season.
We wish a warm welcome to our 2018 Potentate, Jared R. Kichline and his lovely Lady Kim. Jared, of
course, is also a Noble Rider and we look forward to supporting his year. We hope the two of you can make
Richard Jessop some time to attend a few of our upcoming rides this year.
We are already well into our planning cycle for our 3rd Annual Poker Run on August 4, 2018. However
there is still a bit of snow outside the window at the moment. In the meantime, our plans are being secured for our Units 2nd annual
Cabin Fever winter covered dish social get together at our February 25 meeting.
This year will be no different for us than other years. It will be a busy one as I already count 37 dates on our calendar of activities.
These range from one- or two-day to weeklong events throughout the year. Whether supporting Shrine events locally or afar, we are
always up to the task of promoting membership and fundraising to support the children.
To all, have a fantastic 2018 and we look forward to seeing you out there.
Please remember, if you know any Nobles or any Brothers who ride, let them know of us as we are always looking for new
members. For any questions or membership applications, please contact Noble President, Thomas V. Conlon Sr. PP - tomtom1959@
aol.com (610.780.4020) or Noble CMO, Richard W. Jessop - richardjessop@hotmail.com (347.410.0177).
Remember, we are on Facebook so please like our page (and have your family and friends do so as well).
http://www.facebook.com/nobleridersofthemysticshrine.
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Rev. David
Newhart
THE CHAPLAIN’S STUDY
So here we are in the New Year and all things are now new!
Well, not exactly, but perhaps somewhat different. All things change, and we are part of a continuing
creation and so all things grow. All things must become different with the change in the world today.
I consider what has changed in our midst, like Good Shepherd Home in Allentown. That began as a
home for crippled children and it had forty to fifty permanent residents. I can remember driving by the
home in Allentown when many of those residents were set outside in their wheelchairs to watch the cars
drive by and they waved at those who honked their horns.
Today Good Shepherd has no permanent residents and does far more that tread crippled children. It has
become one of the finest rehabilitation hospitals in Pennsylvania. Good Shepherd had to adapt to the times
in which it was growing.
So, we too must adapt to the times in which we grow. Yet the lesson we have learned, to live with people
and to treat them with great care, is still important. Even though Good Shepherd has changed the style of its ministry, it still deals
with the people who need help.
We, too, are called to adapt to the world around us and still be our brother’s keeper and still help the helpless and those without
the money to care for themselves. So, we as Shriners continue to serve the children who have birth defects of their bodies and need
the medical treatment that we have continued to give so many children for so many years.
We continue to see the need and adapt to the changes in the kinds of diseases that affect the bodies of children and find new and
better ways of treating those problems.
Life Changes
The Shriners hospitals grow, and the number of patients
grow and our ability to serve them must also grow to meet the
continuing costs.
We have the great responsibility to see that children are returned
to a normal life and continue to function in a world always full of
change and new things.
May we continue to be a blessing to all through Shriner’s
Children’s Hospital.
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CARBON COUNTY
APRIL FOOL’S DAY GALA
The Carbon County Shrine Club is proud to present the 2nd
annual APRIL FOOL’S DAY Ladies Night Gala from 5-10 p.m.
on Saturday, March 31, 2018, at the Shrine Complex.
Bring your best joke, short story or tall tale and join the Carbon
County Shrine Club for an evening filled with fun & frivolity!
Doors open at 4:00 p.m. – Family style dinner at 5:00 p.m. –
Fool’s program 6:00 p.m. and dancing from 7:00-10:00 p.m.
This is without a doubt the most fun and laughter you will
have in one evening. Prizes will be awarded for the “best” (as we
see fit for an April Fool’s Day event) outfit, hat, joke, short story
and tall tale. It’s best to bring your sense of humor or not come
at all.
Dress code is fun at all cost. Speaking of cost, tickets are $35
per person or $60 per couple. For tickets or information, call
Duane Dellecker at 610-417-2939.

Obituaries
RICHARD R. MILLER
Reading
DIED: NOVEMBER 24, 2017
HAROLD G. PEFFLEY
Reading
DIED: DECEMBER 18, 2017
RICHARD E. SAMSEL
Perkasie
DIED: DECEMBER 23, 2017
JOSEPH D. SCHINKEL
Orwigsburg
DIED: DECEMBER 10, 2017
CHRISTIAN E. SHERMAN
Elizabethtown
DIED: JANUARY 1, 2018
J. HAROLD SUMERS
Ephrata
DIED: DECEMBER 7, 2017
WILLIAM S. WEILER
Birdsboro
DIED: DECEMBER 28, 2017
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.
DONALD C. COOPER
1611 Olive Street
Coatesville Pa 19320
GILBERT L. DECK
135 Main Street
Womelsdorf Pa 19567
JOSEPH J. BANNON
Bethlehem
DIED: NOVEMBER 29, 2017
RICHARD C. BOND
Kempton
DIED: DECEMBER 23, 2017
CARL A. HENNE
New Holland
DIED: JANUARY 4, 2018
MARVIN E. HILL
Wernersville
DIED: JANUARY 11, 2018
OLIN C. KATZENMOYER
Myerstown
DIED: DECEMBER 26, 2017
LEROY A. KROMIS,
Allentown
DIED: January 11, 2018
THE GETTEL PRESS
“For ALL your Advertising Specialties and Promotional Products”
Pens - Key Chains - Calendars - Pocket Planners
Call us when ordering your event/banquet favors
PHONE: 717-933-8512 REHRERSBURG, PA 19550
“Family owned and operated for more than 70 years”
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Rajah Shrine
P.O. Box 40 , Blandon, PA 19510
Vol 75 Feb.-March 2018 No. 2
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S M T W T F S
Rajah S.C.
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Concert Band
Chanters
Provost Guard
Mounted Patrol
Tin Lizzies
Oriental Band
Motor Corps
Brandywine S.C.
Ladies Night
President’s
Day
Cedars
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Noble Riders Lebanon S.C. -
Membership
Circus Night
Mtg. - 6:30 PM
Chanters
Units/Clubs -
7:30 PM
Clowns
Cedars
North Penn S.C.
BINGO-
(Anglers)
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Board of
Oriental Band
Anglers
Lancaster S.C.
Carbon S.C.
Motor Corps &
Directors
Lehigh S.C.
Valentine Dance
Oriental Band
Directors Staff
Horse Races
Chanters
BINGO-
(Anglers)
Bethlehem S.C.
Cedars
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Motor Corps &
Lancaster O.B.
Carbon S.C.
String Band
Schuylkill S.C.
Oriental Band
Chanters
Memorial
Horse Races -
BINGO-
Breakfast
Dance Band
Snow Date
(Chanters)
LOH Exec &
Stated Meeting
Valentine’s Day
BINGO-
(Legion)
March 2018
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56th Annual
RAJAH SHRINE CIRCUS
March 7 to March 11
Wednesday, Mar. 7…………………………...7:00 PM
Thursday, Mar. 8………………………………..7:00 PM
Friday, Mar. 9…………………………………..…7:00 PM
Saturday, Mar. 10……………10:00 AM, 3:00 & 7:30 PM
Sunday, Mar. 11………………………1:00 & 5:30 PM
Rajah
Bulletin
Board
Office Closed
March 30
Spring MASA
April 26-28
FEBRUARY 2018
BINGO EVERY
THURSDAY NIGHT
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Circus
Hamburg Fieldhouse
March 7-11
Good Friday
Breakfast
March 30
Stated Meeting
April 18
2018
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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February 2018
April 2018
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
Rajah S.C.
Daylight Savings Time
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Board of
Oriental Band Cedars Lancaster S.C.
Directors
BINGO - (Anglers)
Directors Staff
Chanters
Circus at Hamburg - Pote's Call
Rajah Ladies
Wed., Thurs. Fri. - Showtime at 7 PM
Bethlehem S.C.
Sat. - Showtimes at 10 AM, 3 PM & 7:30 PM
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Circus at
Hamburg
Lancaster OB
LOH Exec &
Anglers
Schuylkill SC
Showtimes:
Chanters
Stated
Mounted Patrol
Ladies’ Night
1 & 5:30 PM Dance Band Carbon S.C.
BINGO-
String Band
(Chanters)
Concert Band
Spring Forward to
St. Patrick’s
Day
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Chanters
Provost Guard
Gun Club
Tin Lizzies
Past Masters
Lehigh S.C.
Motor Corps
Brandywine S.C.
Hospital Service
Club
Ladies Night
11 AM Complex
BINGO-
Cedars
(Legion)
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Noble Riders
Lebanon S.C.
Hospital Crusade
Good Friday
Concert Band
Chanters
Kick-off Picnic
BINGO-
Breakfast -
- 6 PM
(Lehigh)
8 AM - Complex
Clowns
Units/Clubs -
7:30 PM
OFFICE CLOSED
Cedars
North Penn S.C.
Good Friday
MARCH 2018
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