Rajah News - October 2020

Sam Ellis
Now that the lodges
have opened, the club
is back to holding our
meetings at Whitfield
Lodge in Tatamy. It gives
us a reassuring feeling
during the crisis to be back
at our regular meeting
place. Solid turf so to
speak.
As I’m writing this
report, I am reminded how
much attending MASA has become a part of our
yearly Shriner routine and how Lady Kay and I look forward to attending each
year. Hopefully, the convention will be up and running again in 2021. I certainly
hope so.
On a brighter note, the Tin Lizzies held their annual clam bake on September
19th at Bady’s Grove in Wind Gap. We had seventy plus nobles and ladies in
attendance including Ills. Sir Marvin Miller and
Lady Marie. There was lots of sunshine, food, and music. Everyone had a great
time.
Bob Miller, Owner Miller
Hardware
Forks of the Delaware Tin Lizzies
Ray Barron called Bingo
Thanks to committee members Ron
Barron, Sally Johnson, Chris Yeager,
Garrett Newhartz, and Sam Ellis for
their hard work. And kudos to Ray
Barron for calling the bingo.
Wishing Well brings in $1,700.
In this time of shutdowns, and laid
off workers, I found it almost a miracle
that one of our collection boxes at a retail establishment in Easton brought in over
$1,700 In the just three months. We call them Wishing Wells and the one at Millers
Hardware in West Easton, consistently brings in large sums but the August total just
blew us away. Bob Miller said he admires the Shriners and the work our Children’s
Hospitals do. He says any tips, etc. he receives go into the box as well as customer
donations. The club has presented Mr. Miller with a Certificate of Appreciation for
his contributions over of the years. But this contribution is one for the record. All
proceeds from our Wishing Wells go directly to the hospital fund.
As always, it’s great to be a Shriner!
HOSPITAL SERVICES
Don Heimbecker, Ill. Sir Marv Miller,
Tin Lizzie President Larry Silfies pause
for a picture
at the Clam Bake
Chris Yeager, Ron Barron, and Garrett
Newhartz on the event committee handled
the raffle drawing
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Walter Lamm
The year had been a slow start for transporting patients to Shrine Hospital; at least it was after the
Pandemic stuck us. But we are beginning to pick up the pace again.
Unfortunately, we have suffered a setback in fund raising to pay for the transport vehicle rentals, etc.
Our fund-raising raffle was canceled primarily due to cancelation of MASA, where we made the majority
of our income. Moreover, donations have dwindled as well. If that sounds like a plea for help, it is!
Our President, Noble Eric Kissinger, is planning on holding our November 19 meeting as scheduled.
We will hold elections for next year’s officers.