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RAJAH SHRINE RAJAH SHRINE Shriners International 4 Published February, April, June, August, October, December P.O. Box 40, Blandon, PA 19510 Telephone: 610-916-9000 Fax: 610-916-9100 www.rajahshrine.org EDITOR Sam Ellis 2409 Treeline Drive Easton, PA 18040-7925 Phone: 610-390-6188 Email: sellis4947@aol.com PHOTOGRAPHERS Carl Frey, William Quinn Lady Brenda Frees and Sam Ellis NOTICE TO ALL CORRESPONDENTS Maximum article size is 450 words. Copy deadline for the next issue of the Rajah News is MAY 10, 2018 NO EXCEPTIONS E-mail or Mail your article to Sam Ellis (Address Above) 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 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 • NEW MEMBERSHIP INITIATIVE Proceeds benefit Rajah Shrine and are not deductible as charitable donations. The potentate would like a membership drive to promote Rajah Shrine and encourage new 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 Units & Clubs Meeting on April 25, 2018. For more information contact Membership Chairman, Thomas Conlon, PP, 610-780-4020 PHILADELPHIA SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN RECEIVES LARGE DONATION Ron Strohl, President of the Calvin A. King and Jean C. King Charitable Foundation, recently presented a most generous check for $75,000 to the Philadelphia Shriners Hospitals for Children. Ron is a Rajah Shriner and remarked during the presentation that he believes strongly in the mission of the Shriners Hospitals. In thanking Ron, Terry Diamond, Director of Development, said that “the Foundation’s gift was most appreciated and will make a significant and positive impact in the improved function, health and well-being of many infants, children and teens that come to our hospital. The generosity of donors is what enables the Shriners Hospitals for Children to deliver life-changing medical care without placing a burden on the families of our children.” The Calvin A. King and Jean C. King Charitable Foundation was established in 2011 for the primary purpose of helping accounting students in Tennessee become CPAs and providing for patients at St Jude Children’s Hospital in Memphis and the Shriners Hospitals for Children in Philadelphia. CEREMONIALS Pictured Aboved: L-R Kate Strohl, Director, Calvin A. King and Jean C. King Charitable Foundation, Mini-Ceremonials Ron Strohl, President, shall be Calvin at the A. discretion King and Jean C. King Charitable Foundation Potentate. presenting To a most schedule, generous please $75,000 contact donation the check recorder to Terry at Diamond, Director of Development, Shriners 610-916-9000. Hospitals for Children and Stephanie Herron, Chief Development Officer, Shriners Hospitals for Children.
“It will be like a dream come true to play with the best Shrine Band in North America” A former Shriners Hospitals patient musician is featured in this year’s Annual Pop’s Concert By Bryan Snyder For many years the Rajah Shrine Concert Band has promoted its motto: “We play so children can play.” This year is no exception. Our progressive Concert Band is expanding its horizon by looking at opportunities for improvements. Investing in young people makes sound business sense. Promoting skilled, trained musicians will result in higher productivity, competitiveness, enthusiasm and at the same time promote a new, expanded membership base. It’s a no brainer and it’s right in front of our face. It is with immense pleasure that we introduce a familiar face, the Rajah Shrine’s Pretzel Bowl King from 2005, Steven Puza. Steven has matured into that young resource that the band desires. Featured this year in the 40th Annual Pop’s Concert will be saxophonist, Steven Puza. Bryan Snyder in rehearsal with Steven for the upcoming Pops Concert Steven Puza, 15 years old, lives in Lansford, PA with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lucas. He is currently a freshman at Marian Catholic High School. Rajah Shrine’s Bandmaster, Dale Shimpf, was instrumental in catching up with Steven and offered him an opportunity to expand his musical horizon. Steven has been busy with his musical experiences playing with the Nativity Marching and Concert Band, Jazz Band and the Cressona Band. Steven stated, “It was like a dream come true to play with the best Shrine band in North America.” He was excited to start rehearsing with the band and looks forward to playing for a large audience. Unit Director, Noble Bryan Snyder is mentoring Steven (along with the rest of the band members) by guiding Steven and making him feel welcomed. One piece of advice that Bryan has offered Steven is to have fun, “fun with a purpose.” Bryan believes that Steven recognizes how life does come full circle. Steven received treatments by the Shriners’ Children Hospital of Philadelphia when he was 3 years old for problems with his feet. The Shriners’ Hospital has provided a successful outcome and Steven is now able to participate in most normal activities. Steven is pleased to pay it forward to “Play so Children Can Play.” Please come to the 40th Annual Pops Concert at the Rajah Shrine Complex on Sunday, May 6th at 4 p.m. and help support Steven Puza and the band. Reserve tickets are available, This mentorship outreach with young people will ultimately lead to gains. Through examples of discipline, good rehearsal and performance experiences, taking time to talk to each other, and learning best practices, our unit will grow and better understand the possibilities and challenges for success. Steven Puza 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 per Package - Specials and Additional Packages are Extra Door Prizes – Raffle Drawings – Food Available Limited number of tickets available, contact Barbara Quinn 610-944-9036 Proceeds Benefit First Lady Kim’s project for the Rajah Shrine Complex. We appreciate donations from the Clubs & Units towards the purchase of baskets, pottery, and Vera Bradley Bags 5
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