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Ill. Sir<br />
Greg Lewis, PP<br />
PROVOST GUARD<br />
Lots has happened since our last report in the <strong>Rajah</strong> <strong>News</strong> regarding the Provost Guard.<br />
We had a fine showing at the Pote’s Picnic in August, as many of our members came out to help park<br />
the cars of the picnic-goers.A few days later we were back at the <strong>Rajah</strong> Complex to assist well over one<br />
thousand visitors for the National Night Out.<br />
Many of the visitors came from Maidencreek and Ontelaunee Townships, Blandon and surrounding<br />
areas to celebrate a grand night out including food and beverages and a spectacular fireworks display.<br />
Despite the rain and clouds, a good time was had by all, and the hundreds of positive comments we<br />
received regarding our facility and the hospitality shown by the <strong>Rajah</strong> Shriners added to the success of the<br />
night.<br />
From Berks County to Virginia Beach we traveled and once again the Mid-Atlantic Shrine Association held a very successful<br />
convention in hosting the 25 member temples, their families and guests.<br />
The parade on Saturday, September 8th was a big success, and most of us got out before the big storm hit the Virginia coastline.<br />
We are happy to report that our President, Dennis Loch was elected and installed Lieutenant Colonel of the Mid-Atlantic<br />
Shrine Provost Guard Association. Noble Dennis will serve for a year in that capacity before assuming the top spot next year.<br />
Congratulations Noble Dennis.<br />
Also, another member of the Provost Guard was honored in Virginia Beach as Noble Mike Quinn, <strong>Rajah</strong> Shrine Parade Marshal<br />
was awarded a 3rd Place trophy for this showing in the MASA parade. Congratulations, Noble Mike.<br />
We were also happy to serve our Potentate Jared and <strong>Rajah</strong> Shrine while assisting at the <strong>Rajah</strong> reserved parking lot for the 68th<br />
annual Pretzel Bowl on Saturday, September 15th and at the <strong>Rajah</strong> Sportsman’s Raffle as we parked another record number of<br />
vehicles at the South End Gun Club for this annual event.<br />
As you read this, don’t forget the biggest feast of the year, the Provost Guard All-You-Care-To-Eat Spaghetti Dinner is on<br />
Saturday, <strong>October</strong> 13th at the <strong>Rajah</strong> Shrine Complex. So, come one, come ALL, just $7.00 per person, eat-in or take-out, it’s your<br />
choice, but don’t miss it. Tickets are available at the door. We’ll be serving from 3-7 p.m. Desserts will be available for purchase.<br />
LEGION OF HONOR<br />
At ease Nobles,<br />
There is a bit of disturbing news that has come to the attention of your humble Adjutant. A Legion<br />
Noble and his Lady showed up for the Pote’s Ball on August 4th. Nothing out of the ordinary here except<br />
the Ball was on August 11th. Exactly one week later. I was asked not to make a big deal of this incident<br />
and I promised I wouldn’t say a word. So please don’t repeat this. If only our Commander would have<br />
checked his calendar book this wouldn’t have occurred! Please don’t feel chagrined, Commander, I’m sure<br />
somewhere, some place another Noble showed up a week early for an event………or maybe not.<br />
Coming up in <strong>October</strong> is our Past Commander’s Night. We would like ALL Past Commanders to present<br />
yourselves on <strong>October</strong> 9th at our meeting. The Legion Ladies will be serving a pork and sauerkraut dinner<br />
Dennis Hagan , on behalf of the Past Commanders. Legion Nobles, please invite your Ladies to this meeting. The meal costs<br />
$5.00 per person. Past Commanders are free as always. This meal is for Legion of Honor members and their<br />
Adjutant Ladies only! Please fill out your forms and return them for a meal count.<br />
<strong>October</strong> is chock full of out of town Commander’s Balls! Saturday, <strong>October</strong> 19th is Jaffa’s Ball. Plenty of time to make it home<br />
on Saturday the 20th for the <strong>Rajah</strong> Shrine Divan Ladies Jewelry raffle! Friday, <strong>October</strong> 26th is Syria’s Commander’s Ball and the<br />
very next day is Zem Zem’s Ball. This works out well for the travelers, Friday attending Syria’s Ball then up Saturday morning and<br />
heading for Erie to attend their Commander’s Ball. A busy weekend but a fun one indeed!<br />
The Lebanon VA Burger Burn was well received by the shut-in Veterans. Chairman Barry Weisser reported around 100 people<br />
were served by the <strong>Rajah</strong> Nobles and a handful from Zembo. They deserve a hardy Thank You for volunteering for such a worthwhile<br />
cause. I’m sure this event will be done next year so think about getting involved!<br />
November is fast approaching and that means NOMINATIONS! We’ll need a third Vice Commander. Our incoming Commander<br />
will be picking his appointed Officers also. A very exciting time and Nominations Officer, PC, PMC Scott Miller will be intently<br />
eyeing the crowd for a good prospect! My advice, don’t make eye contact!!!!<br />
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