Rajah News - April

Rajah News
Winner of the 2018 Excellence in Magazine Communications award
from Shrine International
www.rajahshrine.org
2019
RAJAH SHRINE
TEAMWORK
FOR KIDS
Vol. 76 April-May 2019 No. 3
Spring Blossoms
like the Monarch
Inside This Issue
• Hi-Lites of the 57th Rajah Shrine Circus
• Lady Susie’s mission to save the Monarchs
• Horse Racing at Rajah Downs

New Membership Referral Program Introduced
Shriners International has introduced the I AM RU
program, a membership recruitment program with
a new focus, new tools and detailed plans which
is meant to bring in 12,000 new creations by the
2018 Imperial Session. The overall success of this
program depends on the commitment of individual
Shriners to “Share Your Shrine” with friends, and
on temples to meet/exceed their best number
of creations in the last five years – if every noble
and every temple does these things, we will be
very close to achieving that goal of 12,000 new
members. The new program will capitalize on the
increasing awareness of Shriners International,
and on new technology in WebFez that provides
improved information regarding the progress and
status of new member prospects, so that we can
offer timely help and encouragement as they work
through the process.
Using Technology for Membership Recruitment
The I AM RU program is a new approach to
membership development that incorporates a
referral program linked to WebFez that allows
current nobles to directly refer names of friends,
family members and acquaintances they feel would
make good Shriners. The prospective member is
linked with his referring noble, promoting natural
mentorship based on an existing friendship or
acquaintance. The new process can be tracked
and reported, and each referral triggers automatic
communications to the referring noble and the
prospect. Once a noble makes a referral, he
receives tools and resources to mentor his prospect
and hopefully lead him to creation. The program
encourages constant collaboration, so that every
noble can share their fraternity with the good men
around them.
Attracting Interest through Well-planned
Social Events
An important element of the new program is that
it encourages temples to host fellowship parties
and rush events to promote interest and attract
membership prospects, and provides guidance
that helps ensure success. For example, fellowship
parties should be in a relaxed environment and have
an open table/social concept, with no formalized
membership presentation. These events should be
open to prospective members, without pressure
for membership recruitment or restoration; and
membership literature should be available
upon request.
Rush events have an open house, social and
educational aspects, and are open to prospective
members and their families. A multi-faceted
presentation providing information on Shriners
International, including temple clubs and units,
as well as information on Masonry and affiliated
organizations, is encouraged at these events.
Membership literature should also be provided to
all attendees.
Our goal for each Imperial Year is less
suspensions, less demits and more affiliations.
The leadership of Shriners International has added
the ambitious goal of 12,000 new creations from
Session to Session. This goal is attainable if temples
focus on matching and surpassing their own best
number of creations in the last five years.
There are many resources available to help us
reach our membership goals. Using the new WebFez
referral system is the perfect place to start, and
beashrinernow.com is still a great resource. There
are also several helpful tools on Shriners Village,
including the Membership Toolkit, Roadmap to
Membership Success, and Marketing Materials
Ordering System. We encourage temples and nobles
to work with their Regional Membership Director
and the Office of Membership Development, and to
send your temple membership team to the annual
Membership Seminar for invaluable tips
and information.
To learn more about the I AM RU program, please
watch the video featuring Imperial Potentate Gary
Bergenske at http://bit.ly/BergenskeMembership.
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The Potentate’s Message
Es Selamu Aleikum
Greetings Illustrious Sirs and Nobles,
Nobles, Ladies and Friends:
I would like to start this message with a heartfelt thank you to everyone that took
time out of their busy schedules to work at the Rajah Shrine Circus. I have been
preaching that we need “Teamwork” for the success of the Shrine and that teamwork
was evident at this year’s circus. We had adults of all ages, children and grandchildren
who worked to make this year a success. The clubs and units that work the concessions
at the circus are greatly appreciated. We added a new event this year with the Johnny
Rockett Look-a-like contest, which was well received. I would be remiss if I didn’t
thank Choo Choo Jake for going above and beyond the call of duty. He transformed
your Potentate into an older version of Johnny Rockett. It was a blast and was a hit
with the members and the crowd.
April 29th is the Good Friday breakfast at the complex. Please contact the office if
you are planning to attend so enough food is ordered.
The Potentate’s trip is coming up April 26th to April 29th, stopping at Mt. Vernon, Williamsburg, and
Monticello. Contact Boscov’s travel and join the caravan to Virginia and back.
2019
RAJAH SHRINE
May 10th is Basket Bingo. Come out and support my Ladies’ Bingo.
Yours in the Faith,
Mike
TEAMWORK
FOR KIDS
ALIEKUM ES SELAM Attest: Les A. Werley, Recorder
Contents
NOTICE - NOTICE
THE RAJAH SHRINE ADMINISTRATION OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON:
MONDAY, MAY 27, 2019 IN OBSERVANCE OF MEMORIAL DAY!
Recorder’s Message........................................................4
Concert Band..................................................................5
Provost Guard.................................................................6
MASA Registration.........................................................7
Rajah Downs Horse Race...............................................8
Lebanon County Shrine Club..........................................9
Oriental Band................................................................10
ALIEKUM ES SELAM
Legion Attest: Of Honor ..........................................................10
Lady Joe Hagan Susie’s Mission To Save The Monarchs..............12
Rajah Recorder Circus............................................................ 13-14
Johnny Rockett Look-A-Like Contest Winner.............15
Rajah Ladies Group......................................................15
- THANK YOU - RAJAH SHRINE OFFICE
In This Issue
The Potentate Becomes a Clown..................................16
String Band...................................................................17
Motor Corp...................................................................17
Anglers..........................................................................17
Pote’s Golf Outing Registration....................................18
Oriental Band Ladies’ Night.........................................19
Noble Riders ................................................................20
Basket Bingo.................................................................20
Forks Of The Delaware Tin Lizzies .............................21
The Chaplain’s Study....................................................22
POPS Concert...............................................................23
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ILLUSTRIOUS SIR
MICHAEL J. ZERBE
POTENTATE
MARVIN J. MILLER
CHIEF RABBAN
WALTER G. NEWRUCK
ASSISTANT RABBAN
KRAIG LEIBY
HIGH PRIEST & PROPHET
DUANE A. DELLECKER
ORIENTAL GUIDE
RONALD F. RAPP, P.P.
TREASURER
LES A. WERLEY.
RECORDER
LES A. WERLEY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
INSURANCE COMMITTEE
Every Thursday Evening at the Rajah Shrine Complex
Doors Open at 5:00 - Bingo Starts at 6:30
Open To The Public • Smoke Free • Refreshments Available for Purchase
Proceeds Every benefit Thursday Rajah Shrine Evening and are at the not Rajah deductible Shrine as charitable Complexdonations.
Doors Open at 5:00 - Bingo Starts at 6:30
• Open To The Public • Smoke Free •
• Refreshments Available for Purchase •
Proceeds After a benefit very busy Rajah week Shrine at and the circus, I’m sitting back and
are looking not deductible at a busy as charitable rest of March donations. and April. But first the circus,
I want to thank all the Nobles and their Ladies for all their hard
work. As a team we can do anything and you proved that to be
very true.
RECORDER’S MESSAGE
Les A. Werley
With spring around the corner comes another parade season.
Please review the Rajah Shrine manual, pages 3-6, for rules
pertaining to parading. Also remember that you need written
permission from the Potentate to participate in a parade.
April 17, 2019 is a Stated Meeting at 7 p.m.; don’t forget dress
is coat and tie and bring your fez and dues card too. April 19th is Good Friday Breakfast at
the complex at 8 a.m. with the office closed for the day. We end the month with the Pote’s
Trip to Williamsburg from April 26 to April 29, 2019. In between all those dates are many
units and club meetings, bingo on Thursday nights and Easter. Please remember Ladies
Basket Bingo on May 10, 2019 and The Hospital Crusade at Redner’s Markets, which is
a Pote’s call, on Friday and Saturday, May 17 & 18, 2019. The office will be closed for
Memorial Day on May 27, 2019. Wow we are busy!
Please take some time to relax and enjoy your family and friends. Hope to see you at
the complex!
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CEREMONIALS
Mini-Ceremonials shall be at the discretion
Potentate. To schedule, please contact the recorder at
610-916-9000.

Bryan Snyder
CONCERT BAND
How to Build Unity Within the Unit or Club
Clearly, building meaningful relationships in your club or unit can have a positive impact on personal
satisfaction and, as a result, success to the unit.
On average, I would say our nobles spend about 20 hours a month performing duties for the club
or unit. Officers spend even more time. So, it’s important to like what you do and who you work with.
Accordingly, our noble volunteers who identify co-volunteers as friends (or even best friends) are seven
times more likely to be engaged in their tasks. They are more likely to be satisfied and productive.
Fortunately, building club unity just takes a little work…here is a formula to driving a successful unit.
Step 1) Clearly Define Goals. “Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision.” It is
important that every member of the unit knows and understands the goals. Without a clearly-defined finish line and plan to reach
that finish line, everyone will ultimately run in different directions.
Step 2) Clearly Define Roles. “Too many cooks spoil the broth.” This is just as true in the club or unit. Without clearly defined
roles, productivity comes to a standstill. Too many leaders – too many voices – slows progress, leads to missed opportunities and
unproductive behaviors, errors, and ultimately failures.
Step 3) Establish Trust. “To be trusted is a greater compliment than being loved.” Trust is essential to an effective relationship
and an effective team. We must trust our co-workers, our teammates. We must trust that they will do their jobs. We must trust that
they will pull their own weight and add value to the unit. But building trust is not always easy. “Learning to trust is one of life’s most
difficult tasks.” Trust must be earned, and this can take some time.
Step 4) Encourage Open Communication. The ability to communicate clearly is critical, and yet it is something that many units
take for granted. Keep in mind that blaming a lack of collaboration is just another way to escape unity and the unit fails. The general
consensus of the club officers is that effective communication skills are more important now than ever before for the club’s success.”
Step 5) Practice. Teamwork – unity – takes practice. And, sometimes, it is best to step outside of the clubs to improve productivity.
Visit other clubs and witness their dynamics. Stop, think, communicate, adjust your plan of action on the fly, and ultimately fail once
or twice before succeeding. Practice makes perfect. Continue to have fun.
Come see our club unity at the Annual Pops Concert on Sunday, May 5th, 4 p.m. at the Rajah Complex Banquet Hall. Reserved
tickets are available from any bandsmen.
ATTENTION ALL NOBLES
STATED MEETING
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 2019
Please be advised that a stated meeting of the Nobility of the Rajah
Shriners will be held at7:00 PM, Wednesday, April 17, 2019, 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 Michael J. Zerbe, Potentate
ATTEST: Les A. Werley, Recorder
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Ill. Sir
Greg Lewis, PP
PROVOST GUARD
What a week it was!! Although the
weather was a bit cold and windy for the
Wednesday and Thursday nights of the
Rajah Circus, Friday was a bit milder
with a light snow, but Saturday was bright
and sunny, although Sunday was a bit
damp and dreary. Overall the weather
cooperated and we saw thousands of
happy circus goers enjoying themselves
at the 57th Annual Rajah Shrine Circus.
Your Provost Guard Parking Crew was on the ball and everything
went extremely well by getting all our visitors in and out of the
parking area without any incidents. It was a bit touchy for a couple
of the shows, but overall, we could say that a good time was had
by all.
Our Potentate, Illustrious Sir Mike Zerbe and the entire circus
committee, led by Circus Chairman Illustrious Sir Ron Klee, PP,
did a splendid job in bringing all the elements together to make this once again a
great time for our members and visitors.
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Members of Provost Guard managing traffic.
L-R Butch Kohler, Dennis Loch, Jon Schneider,
Provost President Bob Himes
On another note: after hearing several people comment about how much they enjoyed our Provost Guard Spaghetti Dinner in
October of each year, we are extremely happy to announce that
we will not only have our annual All You Care To Eat Spaghetti
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long, as we have just completed plans to hold a Spaghetti dinner
on Saturday, June 1st of this year.
That’s right, the Provost Guard will have All-You-Care-To-Eat
Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, June 1st at the Rajah Shrine All-
Purpose Meeting Room. So, come one, come ALL. Just $7.00 per
person, eat-in or take-out, it’s your choice, but don’t miss it. Tickets
are available from all Provost members and at the door. We’ll be
serving from 3-7 p.m. Desserts will be available for purchase.
We invite you to tell all your friends and relatives that you will
not have to wait until October but can kick off your June feasting
with our all you All-You-Care-To-Eat Spaghetti Dinner in June.
So, if you like to have fun and be involved with a great unit of
Rajah, this is IT! We meet on the third Tuesday of each month at
the All-Purpose Meeting Room at the Rajah Shrine Complex. All
Rajah Members are invited and encouraged to join us.
RAJAH SHRINE
GOOD FRIDAY BREAKFAST
Friday, April 19, 2019
8:00 AM at the Rajah Shrine Complex
221 Orchard Road
Reading, PA 19605
Price is $10.00 per person - pay at the door!
PLEASE CALL THE RAJAH SHRINE OFFICE AT
610-916-9000 TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS!
DEADLINE FOR RESERVATIONS IS MONDAY, APRIL
15, 2019.

THURSDAY THRU SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 – 8, 2019
LAST
CALL
$499.00 Per Couple/$449. 00 Single
LAST
CALL
Includes Saturday Post Parade Party!
Extra Nights Lodging available at extra cost.
“DO NOT CALL HOTEL, ALL RESERVATIONS THRU RAJAH OFFICE”
Rooms are Limited Reserve “NOW”
w/Payment of $150.00 by April 30 th , Balance due by June 29 th !
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NO CANCELLATIONS AFTER AUGUST 1 ST WITHOUT LOSS OF ONE NIGHTS DEPOSIT AND PRE-REGISTRATION.
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_____Two Nobles - $499.00 (EXTRA NOBLE ADD $50.00 PER NOBLE)
_____One Noble - $449.00
RESERVE________EXTRA DAY(S) – DATE ARRIVING____________________DATE DEPARTING_____________________
_____LADIES LUNCHEON – Friday, September 6, 2019, 10:30 AM. PRICE NOT AVAILABLE, WILL BILL LATER DATE.
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UNIT/CLUB_________________________SHRINE #_____________DAYTIME PHONE_________________________________
ADDRESS___________________________________________________CITY________________STATE_____ZIP____________
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LAST CALL !!!
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Sarah Evans, Lisa Trimble, and Beth Pettyman work
the ticket window. Place your bets!
Bob Trimble and Marvin Miller
worked the gift baskets
Sharon Grumbein giving a winning payout
Congratulations to the event committee. L-R Ted
Werkheiser, Karen Guignet, Bob Shank, PP, Bill Trusty,
John Grumbein, Bud Kohl
Kim Derosa holds up a winning horse, while Ron Rapp,
PP, in the background has a winning ticket!
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Call to the Races by Kim Kegerise
Ill. Sir Mike Zerbe and Lady Susie take a break
with Bob Shank, PP who called the races
Walt Newruck tending hot dogs

Dennis Royer
LEBANON COUNTY SHRINE CLUB
The Great Rajah Shrine Circus has come and gone. Once again, our Shrine had
the opportunity to show
how we can work together
and be successful. I am proud
to be a Rajah Shriner. Thanks
to all the Nobles and ladies for their
fine work.
Lebanon County Shrine Club
helped to offset the cost of our circus
T-shirts which allowed that stand to
have record profit. I know several of
the other stands also have club or unit support and that is what
makes our circus a great event.
I am sure we all are looking forward to the warmer days of
spring and summer. Our club is holding a Steak Night in June.
More info to follow.
We are also having a fund raiser and tickets are being
prepared. The winner gets a $1000 Dinner at Stokesay Castle.
Tickets are $20 each and the winner gets to take a party of 10
people out to dinner and spend up to $1000 or a cash prize of
$500. This was very popular fund raiser a few years back, so we
are running it again. Buy a ticket and GOOD LUCK.
Hope to see everyone at the spring and summer events
including the Pote’s Ball. It’s great to be a Shriner.
T-Shirt stand with Dennis Royer and
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John Grumbein
ORIENTAL BAND
Wow! What a whirlwind couple of months for
the Oriental Band.
At a time of year when most are staying snug
and warm at home, the Band has been extra busy.
The month of February started with the annual
Motor Corps / Oriental Band Night at the Races.
The banquet hall at the Complex was full of horse
race enthusiasts ready to wager. Noble Dennis
Guignet’s Lady Karen and her kitchen crew made
sure that no one left hungry. Noble Ted Werkheiser
and his ticket sellers did a fantastic job with selling
50/50 chances, among other things. Noble Wayne
Grumbein’s Lady Julie and Noble Steve Clay kept the ladies busy at the para-mutual windows with updates on the odds for the races.
Last but not least, what more can be said for our master of ceremonies for the evening, Illustrious Sir P.P. Bob Shank. He’s the one that
keeps things moving along smoothly for the entire program. These are just a few of the people that help to make this possible. This is
certainly a big team effort of approximately 40 Nobles and their ladies from both units working together to help to provide things needed
for Rajah Shrine. Our latest project was an enclosed utility trailer for the Shrine to haul things back and forth from the Circus, Pote’s
Picnic, Sportsman’s Raffle, etc.
The next weekend was the annual Motor Corps / Oriental Band Member Appreciation dinner held at the Complex. This is our way
of thanking our members for all their help throughout the year be it parades, circus, horse races, etc. Thank you again for all your help!
The last weekend of the year always brings with it the Oriental Band Ladies Night. We hold this in conjunction with the Mid
Atlantic Shrine Oriental Band Association mid-winter meeting. This is always a terrific weekend. The Ladies of the Band again outdid
themselves with food for the hospitality room and Noble Ted Werkheiser worked his magic behind the bar. At our dinner on Saturday
evening, we were honored to have the president
of the Association of Oriental Bands, Noble Harry
Dennis Hagan ,
Adjutant
LEGION OF HONOR
At ease Nobles. Another great Rajah Circus is in
the books! Everyone had a wonderful time thanks to
all you Nobles who worked hard to make it a success!
L.O.H. Spring meeting will take place April 25,
26 & 27th at the Double Tree Hotel by Hilton in
Wilmington, DE. Our own Ill. Sir Bill Remo, PP, PC
will become Commander of the M.A.S.A. Legions
of Honor! Commander, Ill. Bill will be traveling to
all corners of the Mid-Atlantic promoting the L.O.H.
and visiting with many old friends and making new
ones throughout the region. All are welcome to join the
Commander on the visitations to the Shrine Centers for
Commander’s Balls and other functions!
Time is flying by and as usual, 1st Vice Clint Starkey, is busy working on
Commander Mike’s Ball! Lining up the Ladies to make their special delicacies
for the hospitality room! Making sure all the necessary supplies are in our storage
space. Making arrangements to have everything ready to make Commander
Mike & Lady Anne’s special evening a success! The event takes place on June
15, 2019 at the Crown Plaza. Don’t miss it!!!`
It seems like it’s a long way off but don’t forget to mark your calendars
for our Legion Family Picnic on July 20th! Barnyard Bingo is in the works!
The following weekend is the Lebanon VA Burger Burn. Give PC, PMC Barry
Weisser a call and sign up!!!
As of March 4th, there are 32 Nobles who HAVE NOT paid their Legion
dues. PLEASE if you’re one of these take care of this right away!!! Dues are
still $10.00.
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Pressman and his Lady Joni from Houston, Texas,
in attendance. Noble Pressman gave a short talk on
the Ladder of Smiles, the Oriental Band’s way of
donating to the hospital, and asked if anyone had a
donation. At the end of it all, close to $5,000 was
collected to support our philanthropy. We were also
honored to have Illustrious Sir Mike Zerbe and Lady
Susie along with 36 members of the Official Family
and their ladies in attendance with us. Rajah certainly
supports their units. Illustrious Sir Mike presented
Noble Dennis Guignet with a 5-year service award.
Time flies, doesn’t it Dennis? Congratulations.
We didn’t rest long until it was time to load
that brand-new trailer the Horse Races purchased
with novelties, snow cone machines, cotton candy
machines and who knows what. Yep, it was that time
of year again. Circus!!!!!! The Band again did their
part by inventorying and distributing novelties to the
sellers at the stands. Sales must have gone well as we
came home with a lot less than what we started with.
Thank you to all the Nobles and their ladies from all
the units who came out to support the Circus. Well
done! The only thing on the down side is after eight
shows, it takes at least 2 months to get the songs out
of your head. I guess that’s the price we must pay.
Now with the month of March halfway through
we can get some rest. Uh- oh. Pote’s Ball coming up
April 6. Here we go again. Hope to see you all there.
Please remember our kids in the hospitals.

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Susie in her garden planting milkweed
LADY SUSIE’S ONGOING
MISSION TO SAVE THE
MONARCHS
“I’m still fascinated that these beautiful fragile creatures possess the knowledge
to fly all the way to Mexico and locate an area less than 100 miles in diameter.”
Just how they do that is still a mystery. But the help they get along the way while
passing through this part of Pennsylvania is not a mystery, because Lady Susie
Zerbe has been providing a waystation for Monarchs for over twelve years.
In fact, her garden is a certified Monarch Waystation, a certified Wildlife
Habitat, and a certified Pollinator Friendly garden.
Susie became interested in the colorful creatures when she found some
caterpillars on a milkweed plant she had recently planted in her garden. When she
checked on them the next day they were gone. Probably the victims of predators
she thought. It’s said that less than one in one hundred Monarchs survive from
caterpillar to mature butterfly. With her interest piqued, Susie did a little research,
got an understanding of the life cycle of the Monarch, and decided to start tending
to them on an organized basis.
She started a terrarium outside
at first, then moved on to providing rearing tents. She
now has six tents that protect the caterpillars from the
elements and predators. The monarch has been in
decline for at least the last decade. The destruction of
their natural habitat, widespread use of insecticides
to control insects and weeds, and climate change are
just a few of the reasons.
Susie’s individual goal is to try and increase
the Monarch population by providing food and
host plants for the monarch and for other types of
butterflies. Her garden is the center of her efforts. “It
all comes together in the garden” she says, “and if there is one thing that people
can do to increase the butterfly population it would be to plant milkweed and
other host plants. They are attracted to types of plants that not only provide
nectar, like Butterfly plants, but also plants where they can lay their eggs, are
essential to their survival.” In the Monarch’s case it would be milkweed but
plants like violets and many herbs are also used by other types of butterflies as
host plants. Some plants that the monarchs and other species of butterflies love
are not native to the area. She has planted Mexican Sunflowers and Tatarian
Aster for instance that she says are sometimes covered by the butterflies and
pollinators, such as bees. “Again, it all goes back to the garden as the key to
successfully raising these marvelous creatures.”
A Monarch is released
The payoff for a year’s worth of butterfly tending is when the monarchs are
released in August and September. Last year she released over 600 to begin their
long journey to Mexico. The migration takes them 2,500 hundred miles to the
Oyamel Fir Forests just west of Mexico City. They’ll hibernate there until spring
then begin the journey back north.
Susie noted that “it’s very rewarding and a great feeling to see them off…and
kind of sad too knowing what they will be facing in the journey south.” But she
looks forward to starting the process all over again in the winter. She feels that
even though the problems facing monarch butterflies are serious, individuals can
still have a positive impact. Her success is proof.
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The garden in summer

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls of all ages, step
right up and experience
the astounding,
the breathtaking
Rajah Shrine
Circus
The Amazing 57th Annual
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It was another great year. Congratulations
to Circus Chairman Ron Klee, PP, Co-Chairman
Marvin Miller
and the
entire Circus
Committee, the
clubs, units,
and all the
volunteers.
LaRue Behar and Nancy Naus
inflating a unique dragon balloon
Circus Chairman Ron Klee, PP
Snow cones anyone? L-R Ruth Ann Seyler, Ann Kohl,
Bill Trusty, Brenda Conlon, Bud Kohl
Selling nachos & pretzels
L-R Lady Susie Zerbe, Janet Leiby,
Carol Hinderer
Carol and Mike Artim selling popcorn.
Selliing Soda, L-R Bruce Schmeck, Clint Starkey, Ill. Sir,
Dennis Hagan, Pete Laspopoulos, Ray Ayers
Ill. Sir Mike Zerbe was a clown for
the early Sunday Show
Dale Ott making cotton candy.
Kitchen Cooks, L-R Steve Zerbe, Tom Ravert,
Russ Cheer, Bob Speicher, Bob Merkt
Bryan and Belinda Stoudt with the Novelty
Cart. Their helper is Amelia, a Rainbow Girl.
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Cheryl Weiser and Barbara Quinn
work the ice cream stand
Ron Barron and Mike Hopstock peddling
peanuts and candy

JOHNNY ROCKETT LOOK-A-LIKE
CONTEST WINNER
Rajah Shrine Circus, in cooperation with Hamid Circus Productions, Inc.
sponsored a “Johnny Rockett Look-alike Contest” as part of the 2019 Rajah Shrine
Circus which was held at the Hamburg Field House on March 7, 2019.
The contestants were dressed like Johnny Rockett, renown circus performer
with Hamid Circus, in his performance costume, including his spiked hair and
accessories.
The judging and awards ceremony was hosted by Greg Lewis, PP, and the
candidates were judged by area media personalities. There were 5 contestants
in the 3 - 11 age category. There were no entries in the 12 & up category. The
winner, Levi Getz from Palmerton, was announced by Illustrious Sir Mike Zerbe.
Levi received a prize package consisting of a $100 gift card and 4 tickets to
the 2020 Rajah Shrine Circus and participated in a
skit with Johnny Rockett on Sunday, March 11, at the
1 p.m. show.
Levi and Johnny Rockett
Mike Zerbe before the show begins
Contest winner Levi Getz Johnny Rockett poses with Levi and Ills. Sir
Lady Barbara
Maxwell
RAJAH LADIES GROUP
Please excuse the late picture of our Rajah Ladies December gathering. We were all so good in 2018
that Santa paid us our own special visit during our holiday luncheon. Unfortunately, we missed our March
start-up due to inclement weather, so our next meeting will
be on April Fool’s Day. But, we Rajah Ladies are no fools;
we know that great food and fellowship await us on the first
Monday of the month. Come join us.
If you are the widow of a Shriner and have missed the
opportunity to enjoy this group, please contact Judy Yorty,
treasurer, at (717) 274-2129 to arrange for your luncheon.
Chef Alan’s American Bistro is located at 525 Penn Ave.,
West Reading, PA 19611. Rajah Ladies meet monthly from March until January
each year, on the first Monday of the month.
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The Potentate becomes a Clown
On Sunday, the 5th day of the Rajah Shrine Circus, Choo Choo Jake, (Denny Scott) did a
masterful job of makeup in transforming the potentate into an older Johnny Rockett.
The two appeared together later in the first show.
Choo Choo Pencils in the design He then adds detailing Next a base is brushed on
More detailing with the eyebrows . . .
and now a clown mouth
Fitting the Johnny Rockett wig
Gotta have the clown nose
The finished clown face. Ill. Sir poses with
Choo Choo Jake before the show
The potentate steps into the ring and joins a long tradition of
potentates who have become clowns for a day at the Shrine Circus
Ill.Sir Mike Zerbe with Johnny Rockett
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STRING BAND
Greetings from your Rajah String Band. Hope everyone had a healthy and safe winter. We are looking
forward to spring and a new parade season.
Playing on Saturday afternoon (March 9th at 2:00) at the Circus is always a highlight and kicks off the
new season after a short winter break. Our first parade is the St Patrick’s Parade at Girardville. It is always a
fun parade, but usually very cold.
There was a lot of discussion at the last meeting about teamwork and how we can grow as a fraternity and
attract new members for our band.
Some of the ideas are:
*Attend your Blue Lodge and ask your Worshipful Master to be put on the agenda. Give an update of
Larry Christman what we are doing each month.
*Playing on the float throughout the parade season creates much awareness to the public. Our float is
well recognized at each parade. It lets the public know that our mission is to support the Shriners Hospitals.
*As musicians, tell people about our String Band...who we are, what we do, and that we support the hospitals.
*There was a lot of discussion about social media and how it can help us. We can create a website and/or Facebook page. The
younger people use social media to find new events, organizations/groups activities.
*We want to do some local print advertising, i.e....newspapers, flyers, the Merchandizer. Print up business cards...we all have room
in our instrument cases and wallets to keep String Band business cards with our website and contact phone numbers. Hand them out
when speaking to perspective members or if you hear of new parades to add to our schedule. We need to keep up with technology to
stay relevant.
Thanks to Kermit and Tom for putting together the new parade books. Much time went into arranging the new music and new
folders. We will no longer yell out numbers and will be overall more professional musicians.
Congratulations to all the newly installed officers. Hope you have a very successful year. Looking forward to our snowbirds
returning. We miss you!
As always, there is an open-door invitation for musicians
to play in the String Band. If you play an instrument come
out to a rehearsal on the second Wednesday at 7 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 Parades!
Ill. Sir Dave
Evans, PP
MOTOR
CORP
Greetings Nobles,
The Motor Corps had a very
successful Horse Race event with
the Rajah Shrine Oriental Band.
A very special thanks to all the
Nobles and their Ladies from both
Units for making the evening run
so smoothly. A great time was
had by all, and the ponies have been
put up for the winter after a hard
day of racing. Again a big thanks to
John Grumbein and Bill Trusty, and their respective Units.
A wonderful example of Units working together for the
betterment of all!.
ANGLERS
Tired of watching the sporting channels
and seeing how easy it is to catch all species
of fish? Well I have been trying some
of those tips and I would not be a good
candidate for the various fishing shows. It’s
still relaxing and better than being at work,
although most of us are retired. Hopefully
Dick Snell this year the bite won’t be as late as last year
and we can all get out and enjoy the sport. By
the way, at least up north, they are declaring open season on all lying
groundhogs. One has a high bounty if you are fortunate enough to
bag him.
Hopefully, the circus was a success for all of you who put in many
hours that weekend. Our club has some great people without whom
the majority of the work would not get done. The club will be the
big loser when they can no longer serve. Speaking of members, the
membership committee has set a goal for all units and clubs to try
and get 11 new members. It’s a great goal that would even be better
if all new members came from newly inducted Shriners.
While this is a little dead time for us, stay alert for future magazine
articles as to some new ideas floating around to increase interest
in the club. When we finalize the plans, we’ll share with you any
new events on the calendar. Before you know it, we will be making
sauerkraut and enjoying the fishing experiences you so much look
forward to during the long winter months. Remember to have fun as
we share or goal “hooked on helping kids.” See you on the water!!
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RAJAH
POTES 60LF OUTIN6
Friday, June 21, 2019
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234 Rich Maiden Road, Fleetwood, PA
Come Tee up with Pote Mike
$55 per person prior to June 7th - $60 after June 8th
includes:
Golf, Cart, Refreshments, Buffet, and Prizes
Format: Four Man Scramble
Friday, June 23, 2017
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234 Rich Maiden Road, Fleetwood, PA
Come tee it up with Pote Dave
$55 per person prior to June li h - $60 after June li h
Includes:
Golf, Cart, Refres'hments, Buffet and Prizes
FORMAT: FOUR MAN SCRAMBLE
Coffee and Donuts at Course - 7:30 A.M.
Shotgun Start at 8:30 A.M. Sharp (Rain or Shine}
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Rajah Shrine
Oriental Band Ladies Night
President Donald Heimbecker
Harry Pressman, President of the Assoc.
of Shrine Oriental Bands
The Rajah Shrine Oriental held their Ladies Night on February 23, at the
Inn In Reading. President Donald Heimbecker hosted the evening, welcoming
officers from regional Oriental Band units as well as Harry Pressman,
president of the Association of Shrine Oriental Bands. Over $4,800 was
raised to support the Ladder of Smiles for the Shriners Children’s Hospitals.
Congratulations to the unit for a great evening.
Vice President Dennis Guignet
with Lady Karen
Director John Grumbein and Lady Sharon were
taking tickets at the door
President Donald Heimbecker
and Lady Carol
Ill. Sir Mike Zerbe is the victim
of some hijinks by the singer
Secretary Wayne Grumbein poses with
Treasurer Ted Werkheiser
Check presented to support the
Ladder of Smiles
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Richard Jessop
NOBLE RIDERS
Nobles, congratulations to our Circus
committee and all of the volunteers that
make this happen.
The Noble Riders were excited to
participate in this year’s event, helping where
we could.
I’m writing this in March as I look out
the window at the sunshine and watching the
temperature rise. Although our official riding
season starts in April, we are always ready
to take action on short notice for our March
meeting if the weather presents a pleasant day.
Fingers crossed.
HOLD THE DATE - Saturday, August 3rd! That’s right, the first
Saturday in August. We are busy using the off season getting ready
for our upcoming 2019 riding season including planning for our 4th
Annual Poker Run on August 3rd. Please remember, even if you don’t
ride, consider coming out for the fellowship and to raise money for a great cause, our kids.
Of course, the other big date for us Noble Riders is the last Sunday of July - July 28th this year. Although it is not our ride, we get
together and go to Philadelphia to ride in the Centurions Annual Christmas in July to raise funds directly for the Shriners Hospitals
for Children - Philadelphia. You will see more from us on that as we get closer.
As usual, you will see us throughout the year at a multitude of events in support of our other Units and Clubs such the Car Club’s
annual car show in July.
As always, keep up with all our events by liking our Facebook page. These range from one day, two day and weeklong events
throughout the year. We welcome any of our Rajah Nobles on/in any vehicle to join in the fun with us. Know a Brother who rides
and would like to join in for a ride or two? Invite them along. Whether supporting events locally or afar, we are always up to the task
of promoting membership and fundraising to support the children.
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 Jeremy Smith - iamlunchbox@
comcast.net (610.858.4515) or Noble CMO, Richard W. Jessop -
rajahnobleriders@gmail.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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Mike Hopstock (aka Happy) helping Helmut Wicker
2018 CIRCUS DADDIES
The 2018 Circus was held after the
deadline for printing this issue. In
order to get as many Circus
Daddies acknowledged as possible,
we held the list until
the June/July issue.
Longaberger Basket, Pottery & Vera Bradley Bingo
Friday, May 10th 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 Susie’s project for the Rajah Shrine Complex.
We appreciate donations from the Clubs & Units toward the purchase of baskets,
pottery, and Vera Bradley Bags

Sam Ellis
Forks of the Delaware TIN LIZZIES
It was another great year at
the Rajah Shrine Circus and
our Club was proud to have
participated in the five-day,
eight show event. The acts
were terrific, especially the
tigers and the high wire act.
Bagging the peanuts and
baking the pies is a group effort.
The ladies are an important
part of the team.
The Tin Lizzies were busy at the circus selling candy,
peanuts and shoofly pies.
Congratulations to Circus Chairman Ron Klee, PP
and all the Rajah Shrine Nobles and Ladies who helped
to make the 57th Rajah Shrine Circus a huge success.
Illustrious Sir Mike Zerbe was everywhere, lending
support and having a great deal of fun in the process.
The club held their first Membership Drive on March
16 at the Palmer Mall in Easton.
The event was a cooperative effort between the Tin Lizzies and Whitfield Lodge No 622. This effort was the idea of our president
Dean Mathews in response to the new membership initiative by Shrine International and the Rajah Membership committee.
The parade season is underway and the Tin Lizzies participated in the Girardville Parade on March 30. Annville, Bernville and
Malvern are scheduled in the spring. These are just a few of the 25 or so parades we will participate in this year.
Club members are busy selling shoofly pies at various locations around the Lehigh Valley.
Dean Mathews, Ron Barron, and Charlie Rickenbach selling
candy and shoofly pies
We were at the Blue Ridge Winery on March 4. We
sell at the Wind Gap Indoor Flea-Market and of course
at Boscov’s in Palmer Mall twice a month. Thanks to
Noble Richard Stefanovic for making the arrangements
for these venues.
The Tin Lizzies Peanut Bagging Team
L-R: Kay Ellis, Garrett Newhartz, Ron Barron, Paul
Bryant, Patricia Mathews and club president Dean Mathews
Jerry Dotter and Ron Barron selling
peanuts.
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.
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Rev. David
Newhart
else is secondary to our own care.
THE CHAPLAIN’S
STUDY
This is the church season called Lent. We take
this time to prepare ourselves for the coming
events of the Passion of the Christ and his glorious
resurrection.
Today these things seem to matter to our
society less and less. We seem more and more
obsessed with money, wealth, success, and our
possessions. This is the deadly sin of our era. We
have grown to be a self-satisfying society. We care
for ourselves and our creature comforts first. All
Lent should be a time for taking a close look at ourselves on a spiritual
level. That means we must consider what we believe and how we act on
our beliefs. That is what this time is for, an evaluation. Looking deeply into
our hearts, we need to find those moments of our lives we can remember
when life was simple, a time when we believed in God so clearly and truly.
Recalling those times will restore to us the simplicity of our faith.
This does not happen easily nor quickly. It is a matter of our taking
some special time investment to bring ourselves to this understanding and
remembrance. We do this by reading scripture and participating in worship
that helps us to renew our relationship with our God. It is the renewal of
our faith that is essential.
Let us now take this special time of Lent to return to God and his word.
Let us prepare ourselves for the Passion of Jesus Christ our Lord.
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Presents
41st
Annual
Reservations Required by April 15, 2019
Please contact Gini Bennett at 484-951-7683
SUNDAY
May 5
4 p.m. til ?
CALLING ALL SHRINERS!
Nobles:
The Rajah Shrine Membership numbers listed
below are the Nobles who still owe 2019 dues
per our Temple records. If by chance you have
misplaced your dues notice or you didn’t receive
a notice due to a recent address change, please
contact the Recorder at 610-916-9000, to assist
you in taking care of this matter. If you have paid
your 2019 dues within the past month, thank you
for your payment! Les A. Werley, Recorder
17984 19423 19555 19600 19689
20037 20158 20166 20207 20382
20451 20458 20467 20694 20753
21009 21191 21487 21789 21902
22031 22062 22179 22563 22761
22925 23071 23183 23245 23420
23463 23497 23593 23686 23691
23858 23971 23990 24038 24098
24109 24212 24289 24388 24406
24408 24434 24442 24454 24495
24581 24588 24653 24691 24809
24955 24968 24976 24984 24994
25123 25205 25359 25385 25429
25474 25483 25577 25578 25750
25800 25868 25962 26000 26032
26067 26111 26173 26184 26257
26291 26348 26365 26391 26392
26426 26486 26487 26524 26617
26620 26719 26955 26973 26981
26991 26998 27102 27149 27153
27279 27374 27470 27481 27579
27583 27665 27718 27741 27743
27744 27750 27755 27788 27905
27945 27952 27993 27994 28004
28026 28058 28107 28117 28129
28148 28170 28184 28203 28207
28212 28258 28274 28301 28315
28356 28402 28414 28416 28432
28437 28447 28481 28488 28513
28520 28531 28545 28553 28561
28577 28583 28608 28609 28615
28630 28631 28640 28644 28680
28704 28715 28724 28727 28729
28749 28751 28752 28755 28758
28767 28775 28794 28796 28803
28806 28810 28838 28842 28846
28848 28855 28856 28860 28864
28879 28902 28920 28921 28942
28943 28952 28953

Obituaries
Lost
In
The
Desert
JAMES E. BLEWITT, SR.
Germansville
DIED: JANUARY 20, 2019
NICHOLAS FELEGI
Quakertown
DIED: FEBRUARY 28, 2019
GERALD E. FETTER
Lancaster
DIED: NOVEMBER 27, 2018
FREESTON, JOHN W.
Reading
DIED: FEBRUARY 19, 2019
RONALD N. FRITZ
Lehighton
DIED: JANUARY 21, 2019
EDWARD W. GRUBB
Pottstown
DIED: FEBRUARY 3, 2019
GEORGE LAUDERBACK, JR.
Harleysville
DIED: NOVEMBER 13, 2018
GEORGE P. MOLIATU
Reading
DIED: JANUARY 25, 2019
WILLIAM J. RAHN
Reading
DIED: JANUARY 21, 2019
DONALD Q. SPROLE
Warminster
DIED: FEBRUARY 22, 2019
PAUL F. SWOPE, JR.
Lititz
DIED: JUNE 6, 2018
ALFRED F. WOLFE
ALLENTOWN
DIED: MARCH 2, 2019
The last known address in our
records is listed below. If anyone
knows the whereabouts of the
following Nobles, please contact
Les A. Werley, Recorder, or
Anne-Marie at the Administration
Office, 610-916-9000.
DURELL C. HILDEBEIDEL
2777 Rolling Green Place
Macungie PA 18062-1423
OUR
Community
YOUR
Community Bank
www.fleetwoodbank.com
Member FDIC
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Rajah Shrine
P.O. Box 40 , Blandon, PA 19510
Vol 76 April-May 2019 No. 3
Rajah
Bulletin
Board
Pote’s Ball
April 6
APRIL 2019
BINGO EVERY
THURSDAY NIGHT
Units & Clubs
Meeting - April 24
Ladies Basket
Bingo - May 10
Faces of the Circus
Stated Meeting
April 17
Good Friday
Breakfast
April 19
Hospital Crusade
May 17-18
Office Closed
May 27
MAY 2019