RajahNews, February 2020

2020 Divan
Ronald F. Rapp, P.P. , Treasurer; Duane A. Dellecker, High Priest & Prophet; Kraig W. Leiby, Chief Rabban; Marvin J. Miller,
Potentate; Joesph J. Hagan Sr., Assistant Rabban; Donald G. Heimbecker, Oriental Guide; Les A. Werley, Recorder
FIRST CEREMONIAL MASTER
The Illustrious Sir Marv Miller, has appointed Ronald L. Szapacs of Slatington to the
progressive line of officers in the postion of First Ceremonial Master.
Ron is a graduate of Northern Lehigh High School and Spring Garden Institute. Following a
long and industrius career in the Vehicle Maintantce Department of Air Porducts & Chemicals,
Inc., Allentown, Ron remained active in various other rolls in support of vehicle maintenace and
training. He also worked part-time as an engine tuner on the NASCAR circuit for over 18 years.
Ron has been a member of Slatington Lodge #440, F. & A. M., Slatington, PA since March,
2013 and became a member of Ralah Shrine in October, 2013.
As a member of Rajah Shrine, he has been involved with the Anglers Fisherman’s Club,
having served as Presdient. Ron and his wife, Lois have been married for over 50 years and have
two children, Rebecca and Andrew.
Ronald L. Szapacs
Ill. Sir
Greg Lewis, PP
very important dates on your calendar.
PROVOST GUARD
Goodbye, 2019 – Hello, 2020.
It’s a new year and a new attitude as your Provost Guard pushes forward into another year. Back as
our President is Bob Himes; Jon Schneider will remain as our First Vice-President; however, we have a
new Second V-P, coming out of the bull pen is none other than Illustrious Sir Jared Kichline, P.P. to hold
down that very important position. Remaining as Treasurer is Tarzan Hall and re-elected Secretary is Mike
Quinn.
We have already set up two dates again this year for the famous Provost Guard All you can eat spaghetti
dinners, first, Saturday June 6th and Saturday, October 10th. We’ll be serving from 3 – 7 each of those
days with a full dinner for everyone to enjoy and again we’ll have plenty of those delicious home-made
desserts to top off your spaghetti dinner. More details will be forthcoming, but for now please mark those
As we look ahead we have already consented to helping at several of the events and functions of Rajah Shrine in 2020 and we
look forward to working alongside our Illustrious Sir Marv Miller and his Divan as he has a fun filled year planned for all of us to
enjoy.
One of the highlights of the year is the Circus, which is just around the corner and we will be on hand to assist our guests as they
park their vehicles at the Hamburg Field House. But we also need your cooperation by encouraging our members and their ladies
to carpool when coming to work at the circus. We expect a large crowd and if the weather holds out, a record number of visitors.
If you would like to be a part of our fun-loving Provost Guard, please let one of the officers know, or better yet, stop at one of
our monthly meetings on the third Tuesday at 7 PM in the All-Purpose Room at the Rajah Shrine Complex.
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