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Rajah News
Vol. 80 February-March 2022 No. 2
Shriners
Share
the
Love
And the Fun!
Illustrious Sir Joseph J. Hagan, Sr.
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Illustrious Sir Hagan is the 94th member of Rajah Shrine to serve as Potentate of this fraternal organization. Hagan was born and
raised in Washington, PA moving with his family to Berks County in 1969. He has resided in Birdsboro since 1975.
He was initiated into Freemasonry at Stichter Lodge No. 254, F. & A. M., Pottstown in 1981 and transferred to Union Lodge No. 479,
Birdsboro in 2006. Hagan is a member of the Reading Consistory, Valley of Reading, PA and joined Rajah Shrine in 1982.
Joe served as a Trustee from 1995-97 and is a member of several Clubs and Units of Rajah Shrine, including the Rajah Legion of
Honor, a Club for Veterans, having served as their Commander in 2015.
A Veteran of the U. S. Navy, Hagan was an Aerographers Mate, weatherman and achieved the rank of Third-Class Petty Officer.
Hagan served as the Recorder of Rajah Shrine beginning in 2008 until his retirement from that position on December 31, 2018 and
was granted the title of Recorder Emeritus.
As a member of the Rajah Shrine Board of Directors, Hagan serves on several committees and is a representative to the
International Imperial Shrine Convention and the Middle Atlantic Association. He is also a member of the Order of Quetzalcoatl,
Apato Teocalli No. 63, Reading.
Illustrious Sir Hagan and his Lady Joyce (Hanna) were married November 6, 1958. They have two children – daughter Crystal,
Shillington, and son Joe Junior, Leland, NC, plus four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
In 1955, Joe was a member of the Washington, PA “All Star Baseball Team” that won the P-ON-Y League World Series. The team was
initiated into the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame, Washington-Greene Chapter in 2006.
The Potentate’s Message
Es Selamu Aleikum
Greetings Illustrious Sirs, and Nobles,
Nobles, It is my Ladies honor and and Friends: pleasure to serve as Potentate of Rajah Shrine for 2022. I will
do my very best, along with the help of the Board of Directors and the Nobility, to keep
our Shrine moving forward and upward.
Membership continues to be an obstacle, but we can reverse the downward trend
by asking our Masonic Brothers to come visit a Unit or Club meeting and introducing
them to the fun-with-a-purpose, side of Masonry.
What a great time we had at Mass Installation; it was a great day. Again, I want
to thank all the Nobles and Ladies that attended, our Aides and their Ladies for all
the work they did, the Concert Band, the Chanters, the Legion of Honor, Ill. Sir Greg
Lewis for his emcee work, our photographers Nobles Sam Ellis and Bill Quinn, and all
the other Nobles and Ladies that helped make our day a success.
Bingo is happening every Thursday night at Rajah Shrine. Please support it in any
way you can. Be a regular player, donate food items such as soups or desserts, or
help on the floor by selling tickets or calling back numbers. This is one of our largest
fundraisers.
I ask you to support the other Clubs and Units by attending their special events, your own Club
or Unit and the activities of the Rajah Shrine. Let’s make this a fun year. Together we can.
The Board of Directors is always here to help, guide and assist. If you don’t know something,
the best way to find out is to ask. Please feel free to ask any one of us.
Yours in the Faith,
Joseph J. Hagan, Sr.
ALIEKUM ES SELAM
Attest: Les A. Werley, Recorder
Contents
String Band.....................................................................4
Hospital Donation...........................................................5
Oriental Band..................................................................5
2022 Divan......................................................................6
Rajah Ladies....................................................................6
T-shirt Order Form..........................................................7
Pote’s Testimonial...........................................................8
2022 Pote’s Trips............................................................9
Chanters........................................................................10
ALIEKUM ES SELAM
Lebanon Attest: Shrine Club ...................................................10
Worthy Joe Hagan of Mention .......................................................11
Recorder
Caravaners ....................................................................11
Ceremonial....................................................................12
2022 Directory..............................................................13
Ladies Luncheon...........................................................17
NOTICE - NOTICE
THE RAJAH SHRINE ADMINISTRATION OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON:
FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 2022 IN OBSERVANCE OF GOOD FRIDAY
THANK YOU - RAJAH SHRINE OFFICE
In This Issue
Hospital Services......................................................... 17
Annual Meeting............................................................18
Rajah Shrine Golf Club ................................................18
Mass Installation...........................................................20
Lehigh Shrine Club.......................................................21
Concert Band................................................................22
Provost Guard...............................................................22
Forks Of The Delaware Tin Lizzies .............................23
Legion Of Honor...........................................................24
Anglers..........................................................................24
Director’s Staff..............................................................24
Carbon County Shrine Club..........................................25
Circus Canceled ...........................................................25
The Chaplain’s Study....................................................26
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ILLUSTRIOUS SIR
JOSEPH J. HAGAN, SR.
POTENTATE
DUANE A. DELLECKER
CHIEF RABBAN
DONALD G. HEIMBECKER
ASSISTANT RABBAN
RONALD L. SZAPACS
HIGH PRIEST & PROPHET
JOHN K. GRUMBEIN,
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
Every Doors Open Thursday at 5:00 - Bingo Evening Starts at 6:30 at the
Every Thursday • Open Evening To The at Public the Rajah • Smoke Shrine Free Complex •
Doors Rajah
• Refreshments Open at 5:00 Shrine
Available - Bingo Starts Complex
for Purchase at 6:30 •
• Doors Open Open at 5:00 - Bingo Starts at 6:30
Proceeds To The benefit Public Rajah • Smoke Shrine Free and •
Open To The • Public Refreshments are not • Smoke deductible Available Free as • charitable Refreshments for Purchase donations. • Available for Purchase
Proceeds benefit Rajah Shrine and are not deductible as charitable donations.
Proceeds benefit Rajah Shrine and
are not deductible as charitable donations.
STRING BAND
Greetings from your String Band! Hope everyone had a
happy, healthy, safe holiday season.
Congratulations to our new Pote and his officers. Hope you
have a successful year.
Welcome to our 2022 String Band Officers: President Mike
Gubich, 1st Vice President Larry Christman, 2nd Vice President
Mike Shannon, Secretary Tom Dietrich, and Treasurer Joe
Aulenbach.
A little recap of 2021…
*We did 8 parades and were able to make a nice contribution
to the Hospital this year.
*We played at the Pote’s Picnic and had a great day.
*Sadly, we lost two musicians, Randy Leibach and Bill Bechtel.They will be greatly
Larry Christman
missed.
Thank you once again to all the musicians for giving of their time and talent for the
kids.
Thanks to Chris, our driver, for his
generous donation to the band and to our
Ladies for letting us do what we love to
do…play our instruments and do parades.
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 6 p.m. at the Complex. If
you need to brush up,
CEREMONIALS
we’ll help you get
started. Just come with your instrument to
rehearsal. Mini-Ceremonials shall shall be be at the at the discretion
Potentate. To To schedule, please please contact contact the the recorder recorder at at
Looking forward to a more active 2022
610-916-9000.
on the parade routes.
Fezzy Bear was one of my Christmas
presents.
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 $125,000 to the Shriners Children’s Philadelphia. Ron
is a Rajah Shriner and remarked during the presentation that he
believes strongly in the mission of Shriners Children’s.
In thanking Ron, Terry Diamond, Director of Development,
said, “The Foundation’s gift was most appreciated and will make
a significant and positive impact on 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 Shriners Children’s to deliver life-changing medical care without placing
the burden on the families of our children.”
ORIENTAL BAND
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 care for patients at Shriners Children’s
in Philadelphia and Building Homes for Heroes.
Pictured above: L-R Terry Diamond, Dir. of Development, Shriners
Children's Philadelphia, Kate and Ron Strohl, trustees of the Calvin A.
King and Jean C. King Charitable Foundation and Stuart Sullivan, Chief
Development Officer, Shriners Children's.
Left: The Foundation plaque has been upgraded to Silver on the
permanent donor wall in the hospital lobby, representing cumulative giving
of $500,000 to $999,000
Greetings from the frozen tundra of the Lehigh Valley home of the Oriental Band.
The Band is busy right now planning the annual “Night at the Races” with the Motor Corps. Things are
coming together and many of us had to put on our thinking caps to try to remember what to do and how to
do it since we had to cancel last year.
I know we’ll figure it out and get it right and everything will be made ready for February 12. Doors at the
Complex will open at 3 p.m. and post time will be shortly thereafter. This event usually sells out, but there
may be some tickets left. You can call John Grumbein at 610-395-6578 for information and availability.
Another event we are preparing for is our annual Ladies Night on February 26. This event will be held
at the Doubletree in Reading. Our Ladies are busy getting last minute items together for our hospitality
room. This is another great event. You can call or e-mail John Grumbein, 610-395-6578, jkgrumbein@aol.
John Grumbein com for information and reservations.
This is another one we had to cancel
last year so come on out and have a great time.
We were sorry to hear that the Rajah Shrine Circus has been
cancelled. What to do with all of those novelties?
We would like to congratulate our officers for this year
for stepping up and volunteering their services. Ill. Sir Jared
Kichline as president, Wayne Grumbein as secretary, and Ted
Werkheiser Jr. as treasurer. All were installed by our Potentate
for 2022, Ill. Sir Joseph Hagan. Congratulations to all and more
especially to you, Illustrious Sir Joe! Also, congratulations to
Ill. Sir Kraig Leiby for a great 2021!
That’s all for this writing. We hope to see you at our event.
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Rajah Shrine 2022 Divan
Sitting L-R: Treasurer – Ronald Rapp, PP, High Priest & Prophet – Ronald Szapacs, Potentate – Illustrious Sir Joseph Hagan, Oriental Guide –
John Grumbein, Recorder – Les Werley. Standing: Assistant Rabban – Don Heimbecker, Chief Rabban – Duane Dellecker
Scott E. Miller - Second Ceremonial Master
Illustrious Sir Joe Hagan has appointed Noble Scott E. Miller to the progressive line of officers
to serve Rajah Shrine this year. Noble Miller, 55, of Blandon, is a member of the Hugenot Lodge
No 370, Kutztown, having been raised in January 2001. Scott joined Rajah Shrine later that year
and immediately became active in the Rajah Legion of Honor.
Scott served as Captain in 2005, became Commander in 2007 and was Commander of the
Mid-Atlantic Shrine Association Legions of Honor serving 2010 – 2011.
He is also a 30-year member of the Marine Corps League, R.M. Butterweck Detachment,
Reading, PA.
Miller is retired from Carpenter Technology, Wyomissing after a 30-year career. He and his
wife, Rebecca, have one son, Ethan.
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Lady Barbara
Maxwell
RAJAH LADIES
The Rajah Ladies celebrated the holidays with a luncheon at Chef Alan’s the first week in December.
Les Werley brought an ornament project for the Ladies and was assisted by former Chief Aide’s Lady,
Judithanne Snyder. Lady Barbara provided a treat bag for each Lady to insure that they survive the winter
months when we don’t meet. The Ladies were overjoyed to be able to share some fellowship and good
cheer. Their next luncheon will be in March.
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
December each year, now on the first Wednesday of the month at noon.
2022 RAJAH SHRINE SHIRT
ORDER FORM
NOBLE’S SHIRTS
Navy Blue Cotton/poly pique Polo Shirt, Flat knit
collar and cuffs, 3-button placket with buttons,
Left chest pocket (If available) and side vents.
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The shirt tends to run a little tight, so if you
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Small $17 ___ Med $17 ___ Large $17 ___ XL $17 ___
2X $19 ___ 3X $21 ___ 4X $23 ___ 5X $25 ___
________ I will pick up my shirt (s) at Rajah Shrine Office
________ Please mail my shirt (s) for an EXTRA $4.00 per shirt.
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Mail completed form and check payable to : RAJAH SHRINE
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POTE’S TESTIMONIAL
November 21, 2021
They Roasted & Toasted 2021
Potentate Illustrious Sir Kraig Leiby
Ill. Sir holds a watch given by Joe and Joyce Hagan
Duane & Barbara Dellecker presented Ill. Sir with
an autographed Def Leppard collector’s plaque. The
pote is a big Def Leppard fan
Invasion of the butterflies. The group swarmed in towards the end of the event.L-R Mike Zerbe, PP, John
Grumbein, Ill. Sir, Ted Werkheiser, Joel Franco. Kevin Leiby, Ron Rapp, PP, Les Werley, Don Heimbecker
The potentate spreads his wings
A collectable Cat sculpture given by
Mike & Susie Zerbe
Tin Lizzie president Larry Silfies presents
the potentate with a club jacket.
Ill. Sir showing ring given by Aides.
The Potentate’ Personal Aids presented Ill. Sir Kraig with Estate Rare Stone Ring.
Lady Janet with a Christmas
ornament given by Don &
Carol Heimbecker.
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Rajah Shrine Potentate’s Trips 2022 Hosted by
– Rajah Shrine 2020 Trip: Music & Rails in West Virginia –
CHIEF RABBAN JOE HAGAN & LADY JOYCE
Join Chief Rabban Marvin and Lady Marie Miller on a 3-night trip to
Ride the Rails in West Tuesday, Virginia April & Greenbrier 5 - Sunday, Bunker April 10, Tour, 2022 June 25 - 28, 2020
Experience the charm of the • Round southern trip transportation rails, via music private Elite and motorcoach the history equipped with of reclining the south. seats and restroom
Included
• Five (5) nights
in this
accommodations:
trip:
one (1) night at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel in Fayetteville, NC; two (2) nights at the Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown in
Charleston, SC; one (1) night at the Double Tree by Hilton Savannah Historic District in Savannah, GA; one (1) night at the Hampton inn in Rocky Mount, NC.
- Roundtrip • Eight (8) included transportation meals: five (5) breakfasts, via private three (3) motorcoach dinners * Fort Sumter equipped Boat Tour * Narrated with reclining carriage tour of seats Charleston’s and historic restroom district * Visit to Magnolia Plantation including
- 3-nights’ tram tour, hotel guided house accommodations tour and self-guided tour in of Elkins the gardens and * Two Lewisburg, (2) hour private West sunset Virginia cocktail cruise aboard the Pride of Charleston, an authentic 84-foot Tall Ship
* Guided tour of Savannah, GA * Guided tour of the Mercer William House, one of the most beautiful historic houses in Savannah, GA * Guided Ghost Trolly Tour of Savannah, GA * Guided
- Ride aboard the diesel-powered tour of Beaufort, GA Cheat * Baggage Mountain handling for Salamander one (1) suitcase per and person the * Services coal-fired of Boscov’s steam Travel Tour engine Director Durbin Rocket
trains
* All Taxes and gratuities for the included features, including the Tour Escort, Motorcoach Driver and Local Guides
- Enjoy evening performances Depart of Rajah the Gandy Shrine at Dancer 6:30 AM Dinner - Approximate Theatre return and to “The Rajah Greatest Shrine by 6:00 Show PMon Rails”
- Tour the Cold War Era Bunker at Greenbrier Resort built to house U.S. Congress in the event of a nuclear attack
- Services of a professional Boscov’s Travel Escort
Charleston, SC, & Savannah, GA
– Rajah Shrine 2020 Trip: Cruise to Canada & New England –
Join Chief Rabban Marvin and Lady Marie Miller on a
Cruise to Canada & New England aboard the
Norwegian Breakaway, Sept 27 - Oct 4, 2020
Come join friends on a cruise to Canada and New England to see the best
of the changing seasons.
Connecticut Cameos
Thursday, September 29 - Sunday, October 2, 2022
Included in this trip:
- Roundtrip transportation to the Manhattan Cruise Terminal with included baggage handling
- 7-nights’ • Round Trip accommodations transportation via private aboard Elite motorcoach the equipped Norwegian with reclining Breakaway seats and restroom and * services Three (3) night’s of a accommodation Boscov’s at Travel the Hilton Escort Garden In Mystic/Groton
* Guided walking tour of Yale University, New haven, CT
- The Ultimate Beverage Package for the first two guests per cabin ($800 per person value)
• Ride the Essex Steam Train on a 19th-century journey through the Connecticut River Valley * Cruise the Connecticut River on an authentic old-time riverboat, the Becky Thatcher *
- Four-meal specialty dining for the first two Self-guided guests tour per of Mystic cabin Seaport, and Mystic, up to CT $100 on board credit
- Includes • * Free time all to shop meals and browse and entertainment at Olde Mystick Village * while Visit to the onboard Mystic Aquarium, the Norwegian Mystic, CT * Guided Breakaway
tour of Goodspeed Opera House, East Haddam, CT * Guided tour of the
Mark Twain House, Harford, CT * Six (6) meals – Three (3) breakfasts, three (3) dinners * Baggage handling for one (1) suitcase per person * Services of a Boscov’s Travel Tour Director *
Learn more All taxes at and our gratuities upcoming for included features, presentation: including gratuities for Sunday, the Boscov’s Travel October Tour Director, 20, Motorcoach 2019 Driver following and Local Guidesthe
calendar meeting at Rajah Shrine Complex, 221 Orchard Rd., Reading, PA.
Depart Rajah Shrine at 9:00 AM – Approximate return to Rajah Shrine by 9:30 PM
Travel arrangements by Boscov’s Travel, 800.782.5605
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Ill. Sir
Greg Lewis, PP
CHANTERS
Would you believe it’s 2022 already….boy was that a fast year, good-bye 2021. It seems like just
yesterday I sat down to report on the previous year and just like that, a new year is upon us. I know at times
it seemed like the New Year was so far away, but nature has a way of keeping us in tune with the world
around us. Even though the virus did not disappear we did feel a lot more comfortable about mixing with
other people once more and more of us had our double dose of the vaccine. We became even more sure of
mixing with a larger audience once the third shot became available and more of us received the booster.
But, for now, we are feeling more comfortable going out in public without our masks, albeit we are still
being cautious and are on the lookout for the symptoms that alert us to the danger of spreading COVID and
the possiblity of us or a loved one catching the virus. So, caution is still the word and even more so, the use
of common sense to make us more aware of our surroundings. In short, be careful and stay alert!
As we plowed through last year we did mange
to have a few outings along the way. We appeared
in several parades, presented a full performance before a live audience of
over 100 persons, led the singing of the National Anthem at the Reading
Fightin’ Phils and the Rajah Pretzel Bowl and sang at the December Rajah
Ceremonial. We were also very proud to assist the new Potentate, Illustrious
Sir Joe Hagan at the Mass Installation in January, all while staying safe and
keeping our distance from each other during rehearsals.
With 2021 over, we must thank our outgoing Potentate, Illustrious Sir
Kraig Leiby and his lady Janet for all of their support during the year. Ill.
Sir Kraig made it a point to stop by our meetings several times during the
year and he even pitched in and sang with us a few times. It will be nice
to have him back among the guys again as he now has more free time to
come to our rehearsals and performances. But, be forwarned Ill. Sir Kraig,
our President Dwayne Miller has a baritone seat open next to him for you,
Music Director Bruce Rohrbach has list of new songs for you to learn and
Unit Director Dave DeTurk will be looking to place you in the line-up for
our singing engagements.
With the flip of the calendar we now bid adieu to Ill. Sir Kraig and Lady
Janet and let them know that we appreciated their service to Rajah Shrine,
and in the same breath we welcome our newly installed Potentate, Ill. Sir
Joe Hagan and Lady Joyce. Ill. Sir Joe, please be assured that the Chanters
wish you all the best for a successful year and we stand ready help, aid and
assist you in every way possible during your tenure as our leader. And we
remind everyone to keep on singing and to enjoy every day with gusto and
passion!
LEBANON SHRINE CLUB
Calendar donations are $20 each.
Contact Bryan Snyder – 610-589-2022
bryansnyder@comcast.net
or by mail:
591 Hill Road, Robesonia, PA 19551
These make nice Christmas presents.
Order early, order often.
Winners may opt to send their winning
check to the Shriner’s Hospital
Another year gone by and we get to start all over again. To Ill Sir Kraig Leiby and Lady Janet;
Congratulation’s to you both for a very successful year. Your support and encouragement went a long way
to make for fun times while still getting the job done.
As we look back we will always think of your big grin and warm hand shake for everyone.
To our new Potentate Joe Hagan and his Lady Joyce: we are ready and willing, under your steady hand
to be led down the Shrine road for a great 2022. By the way, Ill Sir Joe....everyone has waited a long time
for you--now we are behind you. Keeping in mind-- WE ARE BEHIND YOU....REMEMBER...YOU
ARE IN FRONT. Please signal all stops and always use your turn signals when walking or riding. Think
Dennis Royer safety. Thank You.
Our Club is looking forward to a great 2022 and have even brought back some members who had become
inactive. President Abe has been on the phone gathering members. Since then. Our attendance is up at meetings and we are doing
OK again. We have several Pot Pie events coming up. Do not ask when, because we do it whenever we are hungry for Pot Pie. I
can tell you that our new Club President is a potato filling eating machine. Stand clear of his hands and feet.... We are going to see
a lot of filling on the menu I am afeared.
We still meet at Heisey’s Diner every 4th Monday a 630 PM, Rt 72 North Lebanon.....Ladies welcome at all events.
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WORTHY OF MENTION
WHEELCHAIRS ARE ALWAYS IN DEMAND AT
SHRINERS CHILDREN’S . . .
Robert Neff
And thanks to Rajah Shriner Robert Neff, the hospital
acquired a very sophisticated one.
In early August, Robert, who lives in Palmerton, heard
that one of his friends, Floyd Brown, was interested in
donating an electric wheelchair to a needly organization.
He found out that the wheelchair in question was an All
Track M3 rough terrain unit made by AmySystems that
retails for over $22,000. The unit was once used by the
sister of Floyd Brown’s girlfriend, JoAnn Glover.
On learning that the unit was an all-terrain one,
Robert made an inquiry at the hospital on their need for
such a machine. He was put in contact with Mark Bulson,
Director of Rehabilitation Services. Mark assured Robert
that the hospital could indeed use the wheelchair. He
said there was a patient that could use it right away. On
hearing the hospital’s need, Floyd and JoAnn agreed to donate the unit.
Thanks to Floyd Brown and JoAnn Glover for their donation and thanks also to
Robert Neff who capitalized on an opportunity to support the Shriners Children’s
Philadelphia.
The wheelchair delivery.
L-R Mark Bulson, Dir. Rehab
Services, Robert Neff,
Robert Pownsend, Seating
Tech.
POTENTATE’S LODGE MAKES
DONATION TO SHRINERS
CHILDREN’S PHILADELPHIA
Ill. Sir Joe Hagan has been a member of Union Lodge No. 479
in Birdsboro since 2006. On the evening of Brother Joe becoming
Potentate of Rajah Shrine, his lodge donated $2,500 to the hospital
in his honor.
L-R William L. Herz, District Deputy Grand Master, 40th Masonic
District, Scott R. Reeser, WM, Union Lodge, Ill. Sir Joe Hagan, and
Jim Atkins, Board Member, Shriners Children’s Philadelphia
Walter Lamm
CARAVANERS
I heard that summer is coming! The snowbirds will be coming back to roost.
Yeah, hard to imagine at this juncture. But that will be the case in just three months. Caravaners will be
having our first campout in April, at the Oasis on the Rajah complex. Yup! At the end of April we will be
holding our first meeting of the year as well.
Sound interesting? Well, you can join us. Come to the meeting to see what we are about.
We meet at the Rajah complex, when we are camping there, on Saturday morning after a communal
breakfast. Or perhaps you would like to come to a campfire and enjoy the fellowship. Campfires are held
weather permitting. It’s a family event.
Yes, it is not the season to be thinking about camping. Or is it? It is never too early to plan for a funfilled
summer. Or maybe just a brief getaway.
You should try it. But be careful, it is addicting. Be safe, be healthy, be a happy camper. And camp on!
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CEREMONIAL
Bob Shank, PP, as the Potentate addresses the new candidates
Photography by Bill Quinn & Sam Ellis
Rajah’s 511th Ceremonial took place on December
11 at the Rajah Complex. The class was named
in honor of Noble Sam Ellis. Eleven new Nobles
were inducted. After the play, a memorial service
was held. Greg Lewis, PP, gave The Fez and Flag
Orations. Next, 43 Nobles who have been members
for 50 years were honored, including Past Potentate
Robert Shank. The traditional Club & Unit check
presentations followed. Congratulations to all who
participated in the event. The Dramatic Director was
Bruce Rohrbach. The Ceremonial director was Chief
Rabban Joseph Hagan.
Gerald Berger played the Chief Rabban
Mark Gall gave the
Inspired Charge
High Priest & Prophet was played by
Lazlo Toth, PP.
Duane Dellecker was 1st
Ceremonial Master
The Shriners Creed was given
by Don Heimbecker
The Orator was played by Mike Quinn.
Ken Flynn was the Oriental
Guide.
The Asst. Rabban was played by
Dennis Royer
Ceremonial Music by the Oriental Band. L-R John Grumbein (in
profile), Jay Huhn, Dale Reinert, Doug Paulus, Paul Shaw. Not seen
are Ted Werkheiser and Wayne Grumbein playing drums
Additional cast & play support:
2nd Ceremonial Master- Greg Miller; Marshal – Richard Snell;
1st Alchemist – Dwayne Miller; 2nd Alchemist – Ronald
Szapacs; Slave to High Priest – Ryan Kehm; Messenger – Wayne
Grumbein; Flag Oration & The Fez – Greg Lewis, PP; Chaplain
– Rev. David Newhart; Prompters – Jere Lesher, PP & Ronald
Rapp, PP; Choir – Rajah Chanters; Stage Crew – Directors
Staff; Wardrobe – Lehigh Shrine Club; Make-up- Rajah Clowns;
Ceremonial Guard – Provost Guard; Posting of Colors – Legion
Of Honor; Ceremonial Music – Oriental Band; Ushers –
Hospital Service
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RAJAH SHRINE ELECTED DIVAN - 2022
P. O. BOX 40, BLANDON, PA 19510 • TELEPHONE 610-916-9000
FAX 610-916-9100 • www.rajahshrine.org
www.facebook.com/rajahshriners
POTENTATE
Joseph J. Hagan, Sr. (Joyce) R. 610-582-4056
515 S. Walnut Street, Birdsboro, PA 19508 C. 610-587-4736
CHIEF RABBAN
Duane A. Dellecker (Barbara) R. 610-377-0188
638 Iron Street, Lehighton, PA 18235 C. 610-417-2939
ASSISTANT RABBAN
Donald G. Heimbecker (Carol) C. 610-417-9926
2703 John Street, Easton, PA 18042
HIGH PRIEST & PROPHET
Ronald L. Szapacs (Lois) R. 610-767-8436
7823 Rextown Rd., Slatington, PA 18080 C. 484-695-9867
ORIENTAL GUIDE
John K. Grumbein (Sharon) R. 610-395-6578
7520 Trexler Circle, Trexlertown, PA 18087 C. 610-704-3400
TREASURER
Ronald F. Rapp, PP (Rosie) C. 484-637-6717
99 Cornerstone Drive, Blandon, PA 19510 O. 610-916-9000
RECORDER
Leslie A. Werley (Jane) C. 610-914-2824
6 Jane Drive O. 610-916-9000
Hamburg, PA 19526
ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES TO IMPERIAL COUNCIL – 2022
Joseph J. Hagan, Sr. (Joyce) R. 610-582-4056
515 S. Walnut Street, Birdsboro, PA 19508 C. 610-587-4736
Duane A. Dellecker (Barbara) R. 610-377-0188
638 Iron Street, Lehighton, PA 18235 C. 610-417-2939
Donald G. Heimbecker (Carol) C. 610-417-9926
2703 John St., Easton, PA 18042
Ronald L. Szapacs (Lois) R. 610-767-8436
7823 Rextown Rd. C. 484-695-9867
Slatington, PA 18080
ELECTED EMERITUS OFFICERS - 2022
Solicitor Emeritus - Martin J. Karess, Esq. (Lorraine)
Donor Relations Chairman Emeritus – L. Donald Loos (Barbara)
Trustee Emeritus – William R. Clements
Trustee Emeritus – Terry L. Hulsizer (Ruth Ann)
Webmaster Emeritus - Michael J. Huck (Pat)
Goodwill Ambassador Emeritus – William A. Quinn (Barbara)
Rajah News Editor Emeritus – Jere C. Lesher, PP (Susie)
CPA Emeritus - Prem N. Puri (Asha)
Fraternal Endowment Fund Chairman Emeritus – L. Donald Loos (Barbara)
Recorder Emeritus – Joseph J. Hagan, Sr. (Joyce)
Assistant Parade Marshal Emeritus – D. David Turner (Joan)
Hospital Ambassador Emeritus – Paul W. Shaw (Donna)
Trustee Emeritus - William E. Trusty (Janet)
APPOINTED DIVAN – 2022
First Ceremonial Master
Gregory T. Miller (Sharon) C. 610-710-1927
8867 N. Loop Road, Slatington, PA 18080-3600
Second Ceremonial Master
Scott E. Miller (Rebecca) C. 484-638-3102
98 Spirit Court, Blandon, PA 19510
APPOINTED TRUSTEES – 2022
Dennis R. Snoke (Lou Ann) R. 610-779-3431
300 Spies Church Road C. 610-223-4998
Reading, PA 19606-9330
William A. Remo, Jr., PP (Gail) R. 610-791-0828
424 East Lynnwood Street C. 610-216-7772
Allentown, PA 18103
Tarzan Hall (Rachel) R. 610-944-9306
3600 Pricetown Road C. 610-763-1272
Fleetwood, PA 19522-8977
Gerald A. Mengel (Barbara) R. 610-916-4069
4601 Lahall Avenue C. 484-772-0005
Reading, PA 19605
Gary D. Brown (Karen) C. 610-301-8411
305 Titus Road
Blandon, PA 19510
POTENTATE’S APPOINTMENTS – 2022
Solicitor – Zachary A. Morey, Esquire O. 610-376-5441
536 Court St., Reading, PA 19601
Chaplain – Rev. David C. Newhart C. 610-842-3872
80 Sycamore Dr., Elizabethtown, PA 17022
Captain of the Guard – Carl G. “Mic” Frey (Beth) C. 484-529-8910
497 Grove Rd., Mohrsville, PA 19541
Outer Guard – Terrance L. Swingholm (Harvene) R. 717-866-4705
421 Royers Road, Myerstown, PA 17067 C. 717-926-1486
Custodial/Maintenance – Terry L. Hulsizer (Ruth Ann) O. 610-916-9000
Goodwill Ambassador – Harold H. Kohl (Ann) C. 717-468-7281
Goodwill Ambassador – George W. Young (Carol) C. 610-216-3081
Hospital Ambassador – Kenneth V. Flynn (Sherri) C. 610-223-5145
Membership Co-Chairman – Duane A. Dellecker (Barbara) C. 610-417-2939
Membership Co-Chairman – Donald G. Heimbecker (Carol) C. 610-417-9926
Public Relations Chairman – Gregory J. Lewis, PP (Joan) C. 610-223-3857
Donor Relations Chairman – Shane R. Paisley (Janelle) C. 610-781-0035
Rajah News Editor – Sam Ellis (Kay) C. 610-390-6188
Chief Photographer – Sam Ellis (Kay) C. 610-390-6188
Photographer – William A. Quinn (Barbara) C. 610-781-8279
Colonel/Parade Marshal – Michael J. Quinn (Anne) C. 484-256-0562
Asst. Parade Marshal – Erich K. Pfahl (Mellissa) C. 484-824-2586
Pilgrimage Chairman– Ronald F. Rapp PP C. 484-637-6717
Bingo Steward – Carl G. “Mic” Frey (Beth) C. 484-529-8910
Webmaster – Rajah Shrine Office O. 610-916-9000
POTENTATE’S CEREMONIAL APPOINTMENTS – 2022
Dramatic Director – Bruce D. Rohrbach (Elizabeth)
Ceremonial Director – Duane A. Dellecker (Barbara)
POTENTATE’S PERSONAL AIDES – 2022
Chief Aide
Michael J. Quinn (Anne) C. 484-256-0562
46 E. Cedar St.
Fleetwood, PA 19522
Aides
Dennis B. Guignet, Sr. (Karen) C. 484-788-9225
2525 W. Columbia St.
Allentown, PA 18104
Donald B. Houston (Joyce) C. 215-804-5903
585 Summit Ln.
Riegelsville, PA 18077
Terry L. Hulsizer (Ruth Ann) C. 484-721-3866
4027 Pricetown Rd.
Fleetwood, PA 19522
Harold H. Kohl (Ann) C. 717-468-7281
44 Bethany Rd. Apt. A
Ephrata, PA 17522
Dwayne G. Miller (Karen) C. 484-674-4709
1277 Railroad Rd.
Dauberville, PA 19533
Scott E. Miller (Rebecca) C. 484-638-3102
98 Spirit Court
Blandon, PA 19510
James A. Prettyman, Jr. (Beth) C. 610-476-1315
P.O. Box 26
Oxford, PA 19363
Bryan L. Stoudt (Belinda) C. 484-926-0850
205 Lake Rd.
Fleetwood, PA 19522
PHILADELPHIA SHRINERS HOSPITAL BOARD MEMBERS
Hospital Board Member
James Atkins, Jr. (Renee)
Hospital Board Member Emeritus
George Skaff, DDS (Jamila)
Hospital Board Chairman Emeritus
Jon A. Swartz, Esq
MASA ASSOCIATION OFFICERS
Ronald R. Klee, PP – MASA Secretary-Treasurer & Past President
Bruce D. Rohrbach – Vice President MASA Band Association
Bryan D. Snyder – Secretary-Treasurer MASA Band Association
Jared R. Kichline, PP – Captain MASA Provosts Guard
David R. DeTurk – President MASA Chanters
Dennis B. Guignet, Sr. – First Vice President MASA Oriental Band
Jared R. Kichline, PP – Sergeant at Arms MASA Oriental Band
John K. Grumbein – Secretary-Treasurer MASA Oriental Band
James M. Cocuzza – Commander of MASA Legions of Honor
Frederick S. Olinick – 2nd Lt. Commander MASA Legions of Honor
Barry L. Weisser, PC, PMC – Adjutant MASA Legions of Honor
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OFFICERS
Bruce D. Rohrbach – President Shrine Chanters Association International
John K. Grumbein – Mid-Atlantic Ambassador Association of Shrine
Oriental Bands
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LIVING PAST POTENTATES OF RAJAH SHRINE - 2022
1975 Walter H. Cressman (Sandy) R. 215-536-8011
1980 Earl W. Binder (Amy) C. 484-357-7294
1986 Walter G. M. Schneider (Sandra) R. 610-693-5063
1988 Howard D. Haws (Elizabeth) R. 717-859-2118
1989 Ronald F. Rapp (Rosie) C. 484-637-6717
1992 LeRoy D. Cressy R. 610-507-8929
1996 Lawrence L. Hafer (Elaine) C. 610-587-3399
1997 Glenn D. Clark (Doris) R. 717-768-8831
1999 James A. Male, Sr. (Ruthmary) C. 484-456-8228
2001 Gregory J. Lewis (Joan) R. 610-223-3857
2003 William P. Ulrich C. 610-914-0284
2006 Jere C. Lesher (Susie) C. 484-433-3545
2007 Laszlo Toth (Maria) C. 484-515-0365
2008 Robert E. Shank (Tess) C. 717-333-3467
2010 Clyde R. Geist (Angie) C. 484-553-2100
2011 Ronald R. Klee (Kathy) C. 610-781-0898
2012 William A. Remo, Jr. (Gail) C. 610-216-7772
2013 Edwin L. Engle (Ferne) C. 717-381-6755
2014 Thomas V. Conlon, Sr. (Brenda) W. 610-589-5919
2016 Lawrence S. Bortz, III (Barbara) C. 610-780-0101
2017 David W. Evans (Sarah) C. 610-781-2147
2018 Jared R. Kichline (Kim) C. 570-656-4422
2019 Michael J. Zerbe (Susie) C. 484-388-1718
2020 Marvin J. Miller (Marie) C. 570-906-7575
2021 Kraig W. Leiby (Janet) C. 610-334-0397
LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS FOR 2022
Units Day/Time Liaison Officer Liaison Aide
Antique Car Club 3rd Wed. Scott E. Miller L. Brisan
Arab Patrol Various Divan F. Einsel
Chanters 2nd & 4th Mon. - 7p.m. John K. Grumbein D. DeTurk
Clowns 4th Mon. - 7 p.m. Ronald L. Szapacs D. DeTurk
Concert Band 2nd & 4th Sun. - 1 p.m. Scott E. Miller W. Grace
Directors Staff 1st Wed. - 7 p.m. Duane A. Dellecker C. Solarek
Gun Club Quarterly - 7 p.m. Divan J. Franco
Legion of Honor 2nd Tue. - 7 p.m. Donald G. Heimbecker J. Cocuzza
Motor Corps 3rd Mon. - 7 p.m. Ronald L. Szapacs W. Trusty
Mounted Patrol 3rd Wed. - 7 p.m. Scott E. Miller T. Hall
Noble Riders 4th Sun. - Time Varies Scott E. Miller B. Dellecker
Oriental Band 1st Tues. - 7 p.m. Gregory T. Miller W. Grumbein
Provost Guard 3rd Tues. - 7 p.m. Duane A. Dellecker M. Quinn
String Band 2nd Wed. - 7 p.m. Duane A. Dellecker T. Dietrich
SHRINE CLUBS
Bethlehem 1st Fri. - 7 p.m. Gregory T. Miller G. Newhartz
Brandywine 3rd Tues. - 6 p.m. John K. Grumbein D. Lynn
Carbon 2nd Tues. - 7 p.m. Gregory T. Miller K. Heilman
Lancaster 2nd Thurs. - 7 p.m. Ronald L. Szapacs J. Kopenhaver
Lebanon 4th Mon. - 6 p.m. Gregory T. Miller D. Royer
Lehigh 1st Wed. - 7 p.m. John K. Grumbein D. Evans, PP
North Penn 3rd Wed. - 6 p.m. Donald G. Heimbecker J. Atkins
Rajah 1st Fri. - 5:30 p.m. Donald G. Heimbecker D. Frees
Schuylkill 4th Tues. - 6 p.m. Donald G. Heimbecker L. Werley
Masonic Villages Shrine Club
3rd Thurs.- 8 a.m. Jere C. Lesher, PP J. Kopenhaver
CLUBS
Anglers 1st Wed. - 7 p.m. Scott E. Miller J. Pavlick
Caravaners Weekends - 10 a.m. John K. Grumbein W. Lamm
Golf Club Varies (Summers) Divan F. Einsel
Hospital Service Quarterly - 11 a.m. Ronald L. Szapacs W. Lamm
Past Masters Club Quarterly - 6 p.m. Scott E. Miller L. Brisan
Tin Lizzies 4th Thurs. - 7 p.m. Duane A. Dellecker S. Ellis
Rajah Ladies 1st Wed.. - 12 p.m. Lawrence S. Bortz, III, PP J. Yorty
Units & Clubs Committee
4th Wed. - 7:30 p.m. Divan T. Hall
Cabiri Quarterly - 6 p.m. Divan
BUDGET COMMITTEE
Joseph J. Hagan, Sr. Board of Directors Ronald F. Rapp, PP
PROTOCOL & PROCEDURE
Les A. Werley, Recorder
DONOR RELATIONS COMMITTEE
Shane R. Paisley, Co-Chairman
Tarzan Hall, Co-Chairman
Carbon County
Michael A. Mickey
Chester County
Donald B. Lynn & James A. Prettyman
Ephrata Area
Harold H. Kohl
Lancaster County
Lebanon Area
Lehigh Valley
North Penn Area
Reading Area
Schuylkill County
Plaque Program Chairman
Jay M. Laser
Dennis G. Royer
Sam Ellis
James Atkins
Samuel L. Beam
S. Regnal Leibensperger
Shane R. Paisley
FEZ COMMITTEE
Les A. Werley, Chairman
Christopher M. Gibson
FRATERNAL ENDOWMENT COMMITTEE
Jon A. Swartz, Esq., Chairman
Zachary A. Morey, Esq William A. Remo, Jr., PP Ronald L. Szapacs
GOLF COMMITTEE
Joel M. Franco, Chairman
Ronald F. Rapp, P.P. William A. Remo, Jr., PP Terry L. Hulsizer
INSURANCE COMMITTEE
Joseph J. Hagan, Sr Les A. Werley Board of Directors
INVESTMENT COMMITTEE
Board of Directors
MAKE-UP COMMITTEE
Rajah Clowns
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
Thomas V. Conlon, Sr., PP, Honorary Chairman
Region 10 Membership Director
Duane A. Dellecker, Co-Chairman Donald G. Heimbecker, Co-Chairman
Ronald L. Szapacs John K. Grumbein Scott E. Miller
Gregory T. Miller
All Rajah Shrine Members
NOVICE COMMITTEE
Rajah Shrine Office
OFFICE COMMITTEE
Ronald F. Rapp, PP Chairman
Les A. Werley, Recorder Joseph J. Hagan, Sr.
PILGRIMAGES
Ronald F. Rapp, PP – Chairman
POTE’S PICNIC COMMITTEE
Ronald R. Klee, PP, Co-Chairman
Joel M. Franco, Co-Chairman
Ronald F. Rapp, PP William A. Remo, Jr., PP Terry L. Hulsizer
William A. Quinn Duane A. Dellecker Michael J. Zerbe, PP
Les A. Werley Donald G. Heimbecker Ronald L. Szapacs
PRETZEL BOWL COMMITTEE
John K. Grumbein, Chairman
Gregory T. Miller
PUBLIC RELATIONS
Gregory J. Lewis, PP, Chairman
Richard W. Jessop Shane R. Paisley Sam Ellis
Reginald Peoples
FIGHTIN PHILS COMMITTEE
Michael J. Zerbe, PP, Chairman
Gregory J. Lewis, PP John K. Grumbein
RENTAL COMMITTEE
Ronald F. Rapp, PP Les A. Werley
ROBES COMMITTEE
Lehigh Shrine Club
SHRINERS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL COMMITTEE
James Atkins, Hospital Board Member
Jon A. Swartz, Esq., Hospital Board Chairman Emeritus
George Skaff, DDS, Hospital Board Member Emeritus
SOCCER COMMITTEE
Les A. Werley
SPORTSMEN’S RAFFLE COMMITTEE
Joel M. Franco, Chairman
Joseph J. Hagan, Sr. Ronald R. Klee, PP Ronald F. Rapp, PP
Kraig W. Leiby, PP Donald G. Heimbecker L. Donald Loos, Jr.
Lawrence S. Bortz, III, PP Gregory T. Miller William A. Remo, Jr., PP
Terry L. Hulsizer
Dennis G. Royer
HOLIDAY RAFFLE
John K. Grumbein, Co-Chairman
Gregory T. Miller, Co-Chairman
BINGO COMMITTEE
Duane A. Dellecker, Co-Chairman
Donald G. Heimbecker, Co-Chairman
Donald G. Heimbecker
Ronald F. Rapp, PP Ronald L. Szapacs Bryan L. Stoudt
Les A. Werley Jere C. Lesher, PP Carl G. Frey
RAJAH SHRINE UNIT OFFICERS – 2022
ANTIQUE & CLASSIC CAR CLUB - Meeting dates vary
President: Allan L. Waer, Jr. (Cindy) C. 610-301-4520
6 Summer Mountain Rd., Bernville, PA 19506
Secretary: Lee D. Brisan (Beverly) C. 610-914-5641
257 Schappell Rd., Hamburg, PA 19526 bbri101930@comcast.net
Treasurer: Duane A. Dellecker (Barbara) R. 610-377-0188
638 Iron Street, Lehighton, PA 18235 C. 610-417-2939
Director: Gary F. Spitler (Diane) C. 610-587-8001
867 Brownsville Rd., Wernersville, PA 19565
ARAB PATROL - Meeting dates vary
President: Gary T. Mullen (Sandra) R. 610-777-0332
202 Amherst Ave., Reading, PA 19609
Sec./Treas.: Frank L. Einsel (Grace) C. 610-223-4709
419 Adams Hotel Rd., Shoemakersville, PA 19555 fleinsel@comcast.net
CHANTERS - Meets 2nd & 4th Monday of the month
President: Dwayne G. Miller (Karen) C. 484-638-3898
1277 Railroad Rd., Dauberville, PA 19533
Secretary: David R. DeTurk (Danielle) C. 610-790-4996
18 Mellon School Lane, Fleetwood, PA 19522 gettysburg93@aol.com
Treasurer: Dennis R. Snoke (Lou Ann) C. 610-223-4998
300 Spies Church Rd., Reading, PA 19606
Director: David R. DeTurk (Danielle) C. 610-790-4996
18 Mellon School Lane, Fleetwood, PA 19522
CLOWNS - Meets fourth Monday of the month
President: Michael F. Katz (Kelly) C. 484-467-7159
260 Beech St., Denver, PA 17517
Sec./Treas: David R. DeTurk (Danielle) C. 610-790-4996
18 Mellon School Lane, Fleetwood, PA 19522
Director: Samuel L. Beam (Linda) C. 484-638-8390
455 Walnuttown Rd., Fleetwood, PA 19522
CONCERT BAND - Meets second & fourth Sunday of the month
President: Bryan D. Snyder (Judithanne) R. 610-589-2022
591 Hill Rd., Robesonia, PA 19551
Secretary: Wayne R. Grace (Lynn) C. 610-662-3681
78 Henry Ave., Boyertown, PA 19512 wrg316@aol.com
Treasurer: Thomas L. Shugar (Debb) C. 610-468-4884
1105 Owls Nest Dr., Reading, PA 19606
DIRECTOR’S STAFF - Meets first Wednesday of the month
President:Lee D. Brisan (Beverly) C. 610-914-5641
257 Schappell Rd., Hamburg, PA 19526
Secretary: Carl S. Solarek (Elain) C. 610-413-2321
261 Degler Ave., Leesport, PA 19533 csolarek261@comcast.net
Treasurer: Carl G. Frey (Beth) C. 484-529-8910
497 Grove Rd., Mohrsville, PA 19541
Director: Barry D. Reed (Linda) C. 610-603-6466
108 Mill Rd., Bernville, PA 19506-8724
GUN CLUB - Quarterly
President: Timothy E. Esterly (Norma) C. 610-780-8270
313 S. 3rd St., Hamburg, PA 19526
Secretary: Michael J. Huck (Patricia) R. 610-921-5548
4036 Hillview Rd., Temple, PA 19560 mjhuck@comcast.net
Treasurer: Raymond F. Geiger (Barbara) R. 610-926-9162
601 Seidels Run, Leesport, PA 19533
LEGION OF HONOR - Meets second Tuesday of the month
Commander: Frederick S. Olinick (Jan) R. 610-999-9505
215 Mine Run Rd., Schwenksville, PA 19473
Adjutant: James M. Cocuzza (Cindy) R. 610-763-8079
126 Endlich Ave., Reading, PA 19606 jczzo126@gmail.com
Finance Officer: Andrew P. Moyer C. 717-926-5277
315 W. Main St., Newmanstown, PA 17073
MOTOR CORPS - Meets third Monday of the month
President: Kraig W. Leiby, PP (Janet) C. 610-334-0397
318 E. Wesner Rd., Blandon, PA 19510
Secretary: Terry L. Hulsizer (Ruth Ann) R. 610-944-7761
4027 Pricetown Rd., Fleetwood, PA 19522-9708 C. 484-721-3866
tlhspeedinbullet@aol.com
Treasurer: Harold H. Kohl (Ann) R. 717-271-7332
44 Bethany Rd., Apt. A, Ephrata, PA 17522 C. 717-468-7281
Director: Philip C. Mell (Brenda) C. 610-334-3415
106 E. 36th St., Reading, PA 19606
MOUNTED PATROL - Meets third Wednesday of the month
Captain: Raymond D. Haslam, Jr. (Deidre) R. 610-334-5847
2736 Mountain Rd., Hamburg, PA 19526 campertwo@comcast.net
Secretary: Tarzan Hall (Rachel) R. 610-944-9306
3600 Pricetown Rd., Fleetwood, PA 19522-8977 C. 610-763-1272
Treasurer: Thomas V. Conlon, Sr., PP (Brenda) W. 610-589-5919
508 Hill Rd., Womelsdorf, PA 19567
Director: Ryan E. Kehm (Ruth) R. 610-767-1526
4992 Trout Rd., Slatington, PA 18080-4992
NOBLE RIDERS OF THE MYSTIC SHRINE - Meets fourth Sunday of the
month
President: Shane R. Paisley (Janelle) C. 610-781-0035
15 Upland Rd., Reading, PA 19609
Secretary: Blaine S. Dellecker (Marybeth) C. 484-935-1551
7353 Farrier Rd., Orefield, PA 18069 bdellecker4@msn.com
Treasurer: Donald B. Houston (Joyce) C. 215-804-5903
585 Summit Ln., Riegelsville, PA 18077
ORIENTAL BAND - Meets first Tuesday of the month
President: Jared R. Kichline, PP (Kim) C. 570-656-4422
254 S. Broadway, Wind Gap, PA 18091
Secretary: Wayne M. Grumbein (Julie) R. 610-434-0686
944 S. Hillview Rd., Allentown, PA 18103-6154 wayne1980@hotmail.com
Treasurer: Theodore E. Werkheiser, Jr. (Lisa) R. 610-349-3290
1416 N. 18th St., Allentown, PA 18104-1563
Director: John K. Grumbein (Sharon) R. 610-395-6578
7520 Trexler Circle, Trexlertown, PA 18087-9601
PROVOST GUARD - Meets Third Tuesday of the month
President: Jon R. Schneider (Kathy) C. 610-223-7727
2539 Joshua Dr., Sinking Spring, PA 19608
Secretary: Michael J. Quinn (Anne) C. 484-256-0562
46 E. Cedar St., Fleetwood, PA 19522 fpd06@verizon.net
Treasurer: Tarzan Hall (Rachel) R. 610-944-9306
3600 Pricetown Rd., Fleetwood, PA 19522
Director: Ryan E. Kehm (Ruth) R. 610-767-1526
4992 Trout Rd., Slatington, PA 18080
STRING BAND - Meets second Wednesday of the month
President: Michael E. Gubich (Arlene) R. 610-285-2465
1850 Klines Mill Rd., Breinigsville, PA 18031
Secretary: Thomas J. Dietrich, Jr. (Donna) C. 610-451-0025
908 Sleepy Hollow Dr., Mohrsville, PA 19541 tdietrich38@gmail.com
Treasurer: Joseph I. Aulenbach (Nancy) R. 610-775-5859
34 Matthew Dr., Sinking Spring, PA 19608
Director: Bruce D. Dengler (Marian) R. 610-916-2867
221 P Orchard Rd., Reading, PA 19605
UNITS & CLUBS COMMITTEE
Comprised of Representatives from each Unit & Club
Meets fourth Wednesday of the month
President: Harold A. Spatz (Barbara) R. 610-926-2393
552 Irish Creek Rd., Mohrsville, PA 19541
Sec/Treas: Tarzan Hall (Rachel) R. 610-944-9306
3600 Pricetown Rd., Fleetwood, PA 19522-8977 C. 610-763-1272
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SHRINE CLUB OFFICERS – 2022
BETHLEHEM SHRINE CLUB - Meets first Friday of the month
President: Robert J. Holdorff C. 610-597-2793
3801 Southwood Dr., Easton, PA 18045
Secretary: Garrett M. Newhartz (Katelyn) C. 484-895-9362
P.O. Box 761, Saylorsburg, PA 18353 garrettnwhrtz55@gmail.com
Treasurer: Thomas A. Male C. 610-509-3385
5801 Helen Dr., Allentown, PA 18104
BRANDYWINE SHRINE CLUB - Meets third Tuesday of the month
President: John F. Mastrippolito (Elizabeth) R. 610-268-5908
189 Ewart Rd., Avondale, PA 19311
Secretary: Donald B. Lynn C. 484-888-9552
211 La Vida Via, Downingtown, PA 19335 djlynn1@verizon.net
Treasurer: Eric T. Downs (Chrissie) R. 610-347-1102
1 Rockford Crossing Lane, Kennett Square, PA 19348
CARBON SHRINE CLUB - Meets second Tuesday of the month
President: Dennis K. Holtzman (Amanda) C. 484-225-6116
200 Hahns Dairy Rd., Palmerton, PA 18071
Secretary: Kim D. Heilman (Paulette) C. 610-597-6500
915 Station St., Lehighton, PA 18235 heilmankim@yahoo.com
Treasurer: Michael J. Hopstock (Donna) C. 610-577-6521
330 S. 9th St., Lehighton, PA 18235
LANCASTER SHRINE CLUB - Meets second Thursday of the month
President: David L. Frees (Brenda) C. 610-587-2305
324 Reading Ave., Shillington, PA 19607
Sec./Treas.: Jerrold C. Kopenhaver (Cynthia) C. 717-495-5156
419 Ford Dr., Elizabethtown, PA 17022 kopenhaver@pa.net
LEBANON SHRINE CLUB - Meets fourth Monday of the month
President: Abram M. Shaffner C. 717-371-8123
25 S. 2nd Street, Lebanon, PA 17042
Secretary: John R. Bainbridge, Jr. (Suzanne) C. 717-821-3965
270 Kathy Court, Lebanon, PA 17042 ccijohn2@comcast.net
Treasurer: Dennis G. Royer (Stefanie) R 717-821-6428
P.O. Box 12, Rehrersburg, PA 19550
LEHIGH SHRINE CLUB - Meets first Wednesday of the month
President: Dennis B. Guignet, Sr. (Karen) C. 484-788-9225
2525 W. Columbia St., Allentown, PA 18104
Secretary: David W. Evans, PP (Sarah) C. 610-781-2147
916 Valley Road, Mertztown, PA 19539 dwevans@ptd.net
Treasurer: Paul A. Lizun (Nancy) R. 610-967-3785
4540 S. Mountain Dr., Emmaus, PA 18049
NORTH PENN SHRINE CLUB - Meets third Wednesday of the month
President: William C. Grimley (Anne) C. 610-316-0985
7963 South Kings Hwy., Zionsville, PA 18092
Secretary: James Atkins (Renee) C. 215-262-8013
109 N. Third St., North Wales, PA 19454 jim.atkins999@gmail.com
Treasurer: Paul E. Funk (Gloria) R. 215-536-3332
301 S. 11th St., Quakertown, PA 18951
RAJAH SHRINE CLUB - Meets first Friday of the month
President: David L. Frees (Brenda) C. 610-587-2305
324 Reading Ave., Shillington, PA 19607 remodeler@comcast.net
Secretary: Russel G. Hottenstein R. 610-944-8167
12 Schmehl Rd., Fleetwood, PA 19522 C. 484-577-9142
Treasurer: Samuel L. Beam (Linda) C. 484-638-8390
455 Walnuttown Rd., Fleetwood, PA 19522
SCHUYLKILL SHRINE CLUB - Meets fourth Tuesday of the month
President: S. Regnal Leibensperger (Julia) R. 570-366-1482
131 S. Wayne St., Orwigsburg, PA 17961
Secretary: Les A. Werley (Jane) C. 610-914-2824
6 Jane Dr., Hamburg, PA 19526 lawerley@yahoo.com
Treasurer: Les A. Werley (Jane) C. 610-914-2824
6 Jane Dr., Hamburg, PA 19526
ANGLERS - Meets first Wednesday of the month
Richard M. Snell (Barbara) C. 610-217-1595
320 Harvard Ave., Palmerton, PA 18071-1319
Secretary: John F. Pavlick (Kathy) C. 610-393-5799
3347 Berger St., Allentown, PA 18103-7017 Pavlickjf46@gmail.com
Treasurer: Clarence E. Smith (Florence) R. 610-760-2455
8646 S. Loop Rd., Slatington, PA 18080-3615
Director: Helmut Wicker (Ruthie) R. 610-799-3944
4742 Coplay Creek Rd., Schnecksville, PA 18078
CARAVANERS - Meets various dates of month except Dec.,Jan., Feb.
President: Clifford E. Fromm (Ann) C. 717-575-9095
981 Clark St., Lancaster, PA 17602
Secretary: Walter C. Lamm, Jr. (Susan) C. 484-358-7568
7386 Hillcrest Dr., Macungie, PA 18062 lammwc2@rcn.com
Treasurer: Terry A. Iasiello (Judy) C. 610-360-5990
1519 Colgate Dr., Bethlehem, PA 18017
Wagon Master: Gerald C. Berger (Truann) C. 610-428-6212
4960 Shankweiler Rd., Orefield, PA 18069
GOLF CLUB - Meeting dates vary
President: Gilbert F. Darlak (Elaine) R. 610-678-4963
508 Beckley St., Wernersville, PA 19565
Secretary: Frank L. Einsel (Grace) C. 610-223-4709
419 Adams Hotel Rd., Shoemakersville, PA 19555 fleinsel@comcast.net
Treasurer: Frank L. Einsel (Grace)
HOSPITAL SERVICE - Meets quarterly
President: Kenneth V. Flynn (Sherri) C. 610-223-5145
313 Carriage Dr., Wernersville, PA 19565
Secretary.:Walter C. Lamm, Jr. (Susan) C. 484-358-7568
7386 Hillcrest Dr., Macungie, PA 18062 lammwc2@rcn.com
Treasurer: Carl J. Willis (Carol) C. 610-751-3742
3338 Fairland Dr., Schnecksville, PA 18078
PAST MASTERS CLUB - Meets quarterly
President: David W. Evans, PP (Sarah), C. 610-781-2147
916 Vallley Rd., Mertztown, PA 19539
Secretary: Lee D. Brisan (Beverly) C. 610-914-5641
257 Schappell Rd., Hamburg, PA 19526 bbri101930@comcast.net
Treasurer: Dennis R. Snoke (Lou Ann) C. 610-223-4998
300 Spies Church Road, Reading, PA 19606
Director: L. Donald Loos, Jr. (Barbara) C. 610-780-5725
108 Daisy Court, Sinking Spring, PA 19608
TIN LIZZIES - Meets fourth Thursday of the month
President: Larry L. Silfies, Sr. (Lois) R. 610-837-1792
2659 Beacon Rd., Bath, PA 18014
Secretary: Sam Ellis (Kay) C. 610-390-6188
2409 Treeline Dr., Easton, PA 18040-7525 sellis4947@aol.com
Treasurer: Dale E. Reinert (Linda) R. 610-751-3601
150 Epler Dr., Easton, PA 18040
Director: Garrett M. Newhartz (Katelyn) C. 484-895-9362
P. O. Box 761, Saylorsburg, PA 18353
CABIRI - Meets quarterly
President: Marvin J. Miller (Marie) C. 570-906-7575
159 William Penn Rd., Lehighton, PA 18235
Sec./Treas.: Gregory J. Lewis, PP (Joan) R. 610-670-2920
108 New York Ave., Sinking Spring, PA. 19608 glewis1080@gmail.com
RAJAH LADIES - Meets first Monday of month, no Jan. & Feb.
President: Open Office
Secretary: Iris N. Ringler R. 484-947-2677
113 Legacy Blvd. E104, Sinking Spring, PA 19608
Treasurer: Judy A. Yorty R. 717-274-2129
104 Green Acres Trailer Court, Lebanon, PA 17046
POTENTATE’S BALL
Honoring Illustrious Sir
Joseph J. Hagan & Lady Joyce
Saturday, April 23, 2022
To be held at the
Double Tree by Hilton
701 Penn Street, Reading, PA 19601
Mark it on your calendars
More Information to come
Ladies Luncheon
This annual affair took place at the Rajah Complex on November 13. Lady Beth Frey, wife of Chief Aide ‘Mic’ Frey hosted the
event. Carol Heppe was the guest speaker and gave an interesting talk on Ozella’s Underground Railroad Quilt Code. The Divan
and Aides served lunch. The finale was a special gift of earrings designed by the Jewelry Store.
A gift presentation from Tess Shank
Aides Ladies L-R Belinda Stoudt, Karen Miller, Lady Janet,
Beth Frey, Ann Kohl
Luncheon Host, Chief Aide’s
Lady Beth Frey
Lady Janet holds up a gift from
Susie Zerbe.
Bryan Stoudt along with the
Aides and Divan preparing
salad for lunch.
Guest speaker Carol Heppe
Lady Joyce Hagan presented the first
Lady with the traditional gift from all
the Ladies attending
L-R Ladies Lou Ann Snoke, Carol Stoudt, Tess Shank,
Tanya Long talking before lunch was served
Ladies Carol Heimbecker and
Sharon Miller
L-R Ladies Barbara Dellecker, Lois Szapacs, and
Sharon Grumbein
HOSPITAL SERVICES
Here we go again, beginning the year with a strong start. Once again, the Lancaster area is taking the
lead in providing transports to the Shrine Hospital. While the rest of us are off to a slower start, we are
confident that the requests for transportation will increase soon.
Our list of drivers is growing as well, as we have several Nobles expressing an interest in being part of
this rewarding experience. If any Nobles are interested in joining, let us know.
An extra effort will be made this year to get our HSU parade float out of mothballs and into action.
Noble President Ken Flynn is determined to have the float displayed to the public. It serves as a great
publicity tool to make everyone on the parade route aware of our service to the Hospital and the Children
to whom we serve. This too is an opportunity for any Noble wishing to help. We will need towing vehicles
Walter Lamm and drivers for them to pull the float to and from the parades, as well as in the parade itself.
Here’s to a healthy and prosperous new year for Rajah Shrine, Shrine Children’s Hospital, and more importantly, the kids. After
all, it’s all about the kids.
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Annual Meeting
January 5, 2022
Ill. Sir Kraig Leiby conducting his last
meeting with some understandable
emotion.
Mike Zerbe, PP, gave a report on
the circus.
Nominated by Ill. Sir Kriag, Bill Trusty is elected
Trustee Emeritus
Ron Rapp, PP lightens up the ceremony.
The Potentate elect is
congratulated by
the outgoing potentate.
Bob Shank, PP, places the Fez on
the 2022 Potentate.
Congratulations between old friends
Ill. Sir Joe Hagan formally announces Noble Scott
Miller’s appointment to 2nd Ceremonial Master.
RAJAH SHRINE GOLF CLUB
Frank Einsel
Rajah Shrine Golf Club needs your help. As with most other fraternal organizations, our membership
is dwindling. Our membership has decreased from a high of 110
members to a current low of 36 members.
As a group, we play golf at different courses once a month,
currently the third Wednesday of the month in April, May, June,
July, August, and September.
We are interested in increasing participation by our members and are willing to change
our club setup as necessary. Our dues are minimal.
If you are interested in becoming part of our group, which is interested in fun, food,
and fellowship, you may contact any of the following officers: Gilbert F. Darlak at 610-
678-4963; Frank L. Einsel at 610-223-4709; Arlan J. Werst at 484-333-5316 or Lamar G.
Hartline at 610-468-2749.
We look forward to hearing from anyone who may be interested in playing golf and
becoming part of our group. Please don’t hesitate to contact any one of us. Thank you for
your consideration.
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Mass Installation
January 8, 2022
Ill. Sir Joseph Hagan &
Lady Joyce
Chief Rabban Duane
Dellecker & Lady Barbara
Asst. Rabban Don
Heimbecker & Lady Carol
High Priest & Prophet Ron
Sazpacs & Lady Lois
Oriental Guide John
Grumbein & Lady Sharon
Treasurer Ron Rapp, PP &
Lady Rosie Foxwell
Recorder Les Werley &
Lady Joan Lewis
1st Ceremonial Master
Greg Miller & Lady Sharon
2nd Ceremonial Master Scott
Miller & Lady Rebecca
Ill. Sir lining up a shot
2022 Potentate’s Aides, L-R Terry Hulsizer & Ruth Ann Seyler, Dwyane & Karen Miller, James &
Host Greg Lewis, PP, sharing a funny story about
Beth Prettyman, Harold & Ann Kohl, Ill. Sir Joseph Hagan & Lady Joyce,
Illustrious Sir.
Chief Aide Mike Quinn & Anne, Dennis & Karen Guignet, Donald & Joyce Houston
Photography by Bill Quinn, Mic Frey, Sam Ellis
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Roger C. Reis
LEHIGH SHRINE CLUB
Nobles, first, Happy New Year to all of you from all of us. The Lehigh Shrine Club wishes you a
healthy and prosperous 2022. It has got to be better then 2021!
We thank our Past Potentate Ill. Sir Kraig W. Leiby for his dedication and leadership to our Shrine
during another trying year. He did a wonderful job and we enjoyed his year as Potentate.
Congratulation to our new Potentate Ill. Sir Joseph J. Hagan Sr. We know he is filling big shoes but we
are confident he will do well. He has had a lot of experience and has a good Divan behind him for advice
and support.
Our Christmas Party was held at the Cetronia Social
Hall on Dec 3. There were 57 Nobles and Ladies present,
including the Potentate and five Past Potentates, plus the
Divan. Dinner was either pork loin or chicken marsala.
There was an Ugly Sweater contest. The men’s winner
was Ill. Sir Ron Rapp, and Lady Nancy Lizun won for the Ladies. Noble Bob
Vrancken wore a sweater with my picture on it. Although he did not win, I think
he should have gotten Honorable Mention.
We voted on two minor changes to our LSC by-laws. We elected our officer
line for 2022. Pres. Dennis B. Guignet Sr. was elected to serve another term.
Thank youn Noble President for your willingness to serve yet again. Ill. Sir
David W. Evans was elected Club Secretary. We appreciate you volunteering
to serve. A very big thank you to Noble Earl J. Marlatt for his two years in that
position. You did a great job!
The Potentate gave some remarks to wish us all a blessed holiday season and
talked about how he enjoyed his year.
Ladies Nite was Dec. 17 at the Shepherd Hills Country Club. There were 50
Nobles and Ladies, including the entire Divan and a few Past Potentates. Dinner
President Dennis Guignet, Ron
Rapp, PP, and Karen Guignet
standing with Nancy Lizun sitting
was a choice of salmon, pork or chicken. Dance music was provided by the group We3. Everyone enjoyed the evening. Noble Bill
Glose donated two unique ceramic Shrine pieces to raffle that raised $105.00 to be donated to the Hospital. Thank you Noble Bill
for your generosity. Noble Joseph J. Hagan Sr. was the lucky winner
Why not make a New Year’s Resolution to attend two or more Shrine events in 2022? You may be surprised how much fun you
have. Nobles, remember to support and attend your Clubs and Units. Without active member participation, we WILL cease to exist.
As always, it’s GREAT to a Shriner!
ATTENTION ALL NOBLES STATED MEETING
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 2022
Please be advised that a stated meeting of the Nobility of the Rajah Shriners will be
held at 7:00 PM, Wednesday, April 20, 2022, 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 Joseph J. Hagan, Sr., Potentate
ATTEST: Les A. Werley, Recorder
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Bryan Snyder,
President
CONCERT BAND
Congratulations Illustrious
Kraig and lovely Lady Janet for
an impressive 2021. The distelfink
provided us with much good luck
and happiness. You can be proud
of all you have accomplished.
Best wishes and blessings from
the Concert Band, on your future
endeavors.
Thank you to the 2021 Concert
Band Officers for a job well done.
Happy New Year to the 2022 officers. We look forward to your
renewed leadership. To our nobles, thank you for all your hard
work, service and dedication. As a celebrity once said, “Cheers
to a new year and another chance for us to get it right.”
Concert Band playing at Mass Installation
A big welcome to our newly installed Potentate, Illustrious Joe J. Hagan, Sr., and his lovely Lady Joyce. Our Rajah Shrine German
Band and the Rajah Nobelaires were delighted to entertain for everyone at the Installation of Officers’ ceremony. We ended the set with
“Old Comrades,” which is quite fitting because we are your friends, especially friends that you can share a difficult situation with. Please
know that our musicians are behind you, and we are looking forward to supporting your programs.
Our band typically meets on the 2nd and 4th Sunday at 1 p.m. at the complex. We would like to invite musicians to come out and
rehearse with us. Nobles, please bring your Lady along and she may also sit in on the fun and fellowship. We hope to promote a concert
on May 1st. More details to follow at a later time.
Thanks to everyone who purchased a lottery calendar for our annual fund raiser. Your support continues to uplift our unit. “Be at war
with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find you a better man.” —Benjamin Franklin
Best wishes and Happy New Year!
Ill. Sir
Greg Lewis, PP
PROVOST GUARD
As someone who has only been in our Provost Guard for a few years, our President, Noble Jon
Schneider, did an excellent job in leading us through 2021. Noble Jon was on the ball in communicating
with the members and leading us in right direction. During the year we helped at the Pote’s Picnic, the
Rajah Pretzel Bowl, the Sportsman’s Raffle and manning the doors at the December Ceremonial. We had
a very good year and his follow through on our assignments was exemplary.
We ended the year with our annual Ladies Night dinner and the largest crowd in years at Giannotti’s
Country Manor. We can only hope that this year will be even better and we celebrate the opportunity to
be of help to our Potentate and Divan.
With lots of uncertainty early in the year, we went ahead with our plans for the traditional Spaghetti
Dinner in October, as we had to cancel it the year before, but all went well and we had ample volunteers to
stage a successful fundraiser for our much depleted treasury.
We were extremely pleased to have several of our brother Units come out and support us. Many of the
Nobles were headed to the parade in Topton and they all went with a full belly of wholesome nourishment to sustain them through
the night. Thank you to everyone who came out. Be sure to put the date on your new calendar, Saturday, October 9th for this year’s
Provost Guard Spaghetti Dinner.
As the year sped by and there was the danger of having to adapt again to another new normal, we persevered and continued on
our course. Plans were made and we were ready to fulfill our parking duties at the circus, but alas, the circus was cancelled and we
immediately began planning for the future Rajah events.
With all that has happened last year, we did mange to see our Illustrious Sir Kraig Leiby a few times at our meetings, and we
would like to thank our Liaison Officer, High Priest & Prophet Don Heimbecker, for keeping us informed of temple happenings and
staying the course in helping us when and where needed. Thank you, Noble Don.
For now it’s a big tip of the Fez to Illustrious Sir Kraig and his Lady Janet for all of their support during last year and we wish
them only the best going forward. To our newest Potentate, the Illustrious Sir Joe Hagan and Lady Joyce, we wish you all the best
for a most successful year and, rest assured, we will be there to help you anytime or any place you so desire us to be.
The new member sign is out again, so if you need a place to go on the third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m., we meet in the
All-Purpose Room at the Rajah Complex. Consider this your invitation to join us in the Provost Guard.
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Sam Ellis
Dale Reinert presenting check
to Ill. Sir Kraig Leiby
Forks of the Delaware Tin Lizzies
Happy New Year Nobles & Ladies, 2022 is upon us, ripe with
new opportunities and challenges. As 2021 came to a close, three
noteworthy events happened for the Tin Lizzies, and they happened
on the same day.
The Ceremonial and the club’s Christmas Banquet & Ladies
Night took place on December 11. To start with, the Ceremonial
class was named in honor of a Tin Lizzie, Noble Sam Ellis (who is
writing this article). Secondly, during the check presentations, club
Treasurer Dale Reinert presented Illustrious Sir Kraig Leiby with
three checks totaling $11,000 to be disbursed among the hospital,
transportation fund and Rajah. It’s the largest donation that
the club has ever made. That evening, at the club’s
Christmas Banquet, Noble Lee Marsh was presented
with a Man of the Year plaque for his outstanding
contributions to the club throughout the year. The
presentation was made by the 2020 recipient, Richard
Stefanovic. Also at the event, President Larry Silfies
2021 Tin Lizzie Man of the
Year Lee Marsh
presented Illustrious Sir with the traditional slate clock engraved with his 2021 Pote’s seal.
In all, the day’s events were a fitting close to the year.
Looking forward, the Officers and Nobles of the Tin Lizzies are anticipating a busy
2022 with our shoofly pie baking project that begins this month.
Congratulations to outgoing potentate Ill. Sir Kraig Leiby and Lady Jane for a
momentous year. And to our 2022 potentate Illustrious Sir Joe Hagan and Divan, best
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LEGION OF HONOR
First of all, congratulations to our newly installed officers. Installation took place at the Ceremonial held
in Leesport on January 8. Overall attendance was down a bit from past years, mostly due to the &#*$%
pandemic. Here’s hoping and praying for a less chaotic 2022.
Chaotic or not, things have certainly changed. One very significant change was the end of our annual
Shrine Circus. That was another victim partially caused by this COVID pandemic. Anyone with an idea
of an event or events to make up for that lost revenue should pass their ideas to our Divan. And it’s too
late to plan attending the 2022 Norfolk International Tattoo scheduled for April 29 through May 1. Our
Commander for 2023, Ray Ayers, will start planning for that in the not-too-distant future. That is, if the
LOH plans to attend it at all.
In the not-too-distant future, the LOH Board is going to propose at one of our four meetings that Past
Commanders start paying dues (i.e., $10 per year). If approved by the body, a formal change to the by-laws
will be drafted.
If you or your Lady would be willing to help at LOH’s bingo on the fourth week of the month, please
contact our Commander. We could use help from the men to call back the numbers and the ladies to sell the
packages. Right now, it’s darned near the same people every month. It would be nice if that workload were shared by more of our
Legion members and their Ladies.
Did you notice that the calendar does not list any LOH weekend meetings? That was an idea worth trying for those who preferred
not to drive at night, but it didn’t work out too well. Attendance was poor, to say the least. Here’s hoping for smooth sailing for the
entire schedule for 2022.
Another year has come and
gone and with it some good times
on fishing trips and some sad
times as we lost some near and
dear friends. As the average age
of our members increases, we
find it more difficult to get the
volunteers we need to meet our
commitments. 2022 isn’t starting
Richard Snell out much easier as the virus
continues to challenge our efforts.
In the short run the government
and the Divan will determine what kind activities we can
participate in.
On the more positive side, we had a good sauerkraut
sale and the volunteers did a great job preparing and
bagging the kraut. While the jury is still out, I think the sale
also went well partly because of the Shriners who purchase
from the Complex freezer.
Our next meeting will be the second Monday of
February.
Our officers for the coming year are President: Dick
Snell, 1st VP Mike Artim, 2nd VP Marv Miller, Treas.
Clarence Smith and Sec. John Pavlik. Together with your
help we can continue to have fun, share stories and continue
fund raising to support our philanthropy. Jeanie could also
use more volunteers to help with supporting bingo.
Looking forward to a month of warm weather in Feb.
and I’ll bring some warm weather back with me.
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ANGLERS
Have a great 2022 and stay safe.See you on the water.
Carl Solarek,
Secretary
DIRECTOR’S
STAFF
Happy New Year to all Nobles! We pray
for all the units to be able to get back to
some sort of normality in 2022.
I want to thank all the Director Staff
Nobles who helped set up, run, and
dismantle all the stage props for the
December Ceremonial, especially Mic Frey
and Ed Austin for selling the jewelry and
lottery tickets which helps the unit financially.
It all went very smoothly because of the preplanning
by the Nobles involved.
Our elected officers for 2022: President – Lee Brisan, Vice President
– Dave DeTurk, Secretary – Carl Solarek, Treasurer – Mic Frey,
and Director – Barry Reed. The officers were sworn in at the Mass
Installation. And regarding officers, the Director’s Staff would like to
thank Gerald Mengel for serving as our president for the last few years.
He is leaving very big shoes to fill because he was an outstanding
president. Thank you, Noble Gerry!
We have a meeting date change for 2022. The membership voted
to move the meetings from the first Monday of the month to the first
Wednesday. Going forward, the rest of the winter will be spent by our
Director Barry Reed preparing our parade vehicles for the upcoming
season.
Just a reminder, we need able-bodied men, young and old, with
new ideas in order to keep the Directors Staff able to serve our Shrine.
Come out to a meeting and learn what we are all about. I know you find
your visit enjoyable and worth your time.
So, until the next issue, to everyone, stay safe and in good health
in 2022.
CARBON COUNTY SHRINE CLUB
As the new year begins, we have to mention
a highlight of 2021 for the club - our successful
annual pot-luck Christmas Party that took
place at our December meeting.
For the first time, Santa & Mrs. Claus made
a special appearance. Mrs. Claus read “The
Night Before Christmas.” Then, Santa handed
out gifts to all the children. A drawing was held
Duane Dellecker for gifts for the adults in attendance. There was
no charge for club members to participate in this
event. All that was asked was for everyone to
bring a covered dish. President Dennis Holtzman was very pleased with
the turnout and said one of his goals is to set up events that encourage
family participation and increasing membership attendance.
The club wishes to thank Illustrious Sir Kraig Leiby and Lady Janet
for a great 2021. And we are looking forward to supporting incoming
Rajah Shrine Potentate Illustrious Sir Joseph Hagan and the Divan for an
even greater 2022.
Rajah Shrine Circus Canceled
The Rajah Shrine Board of Directors and the Rajah Circus Committee have announced that the 59th Annual Rajah Circus
scheduled for March 9th to 13th, 2022, at the Hamburg Field House, has been canceled due to circumstances beyond our control.
In the best interests of personal safety and in obedience of the
Pennsylvania Department of Health recommended guidelines,
The Rajah Board of Directors and the Rajah Circus Committee
has decided that since under the current circumstances, it would
be difficult to produce a first class production, it is their belief the
best decision would be to cancel this year’s performances and all
further Rajah Shrine Circus shows.
The Illustrious Sir Joseph J. Hagan, Sr., Potentate of Rajah
Shrine, commented, “It is with deep regret that we have to make
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Santa, played by Noble Nick Lutz, and
Mrs. Santa played by Lady Charmaine
pose with the kids
this announcement, but as we are a family-oriented organization,
our first and foremost interest is in the health and safety of the
audience that would attend our annual circus. In as much as we
have over 100 volunteers working at the circus, plus over 50
performers and support staff of Hamid Circus, their health and
well-being also figured into our decision.”
In cancelling the circus, the Rajah Circus Committee felt that
we could not continue this long-standing tradition without fear of
the health concerns for all of those who have made this one of the
longest running publicly attended events in Rajah history.
Hagan continued, “We are very appreciative of our relationship
with the Hamburg Field House management and they, too, shared
our concerns to stage a safe and family-oriented event with regard
to meeting all health and safety protocols.”
The Rajah Shrine Board of Directors and the Rajah Circus
Committee very deeply regret having to make this decision and
hope that the people of this area will support us in other ways
when we stage other public events in the future.
Greg Lewis, PP
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Rev. David
Newhart
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 else is secondary to our own care.
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. This is a time is for an evalulation. 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 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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ALLENTOWN
DIED: DECEMBER 15, 2021
JAMES E. BENSCOTER
NORTHAMPTON
DIED: SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
RUDYARD W. BOYD
READING
DIED: DECEMBER 10, 2021
WARREN E. BURKHART
OLEY
DIED: NOVEMBER 15, 2021
NICHOLAS BYBEL, SR.
READING
DIED: DECEMBER 11, 2021
ROBERT S. CONWAY
FLORIDA
DIED: DECEMBER 11, 2021
ROBERT P. KIST
ELIZABETHTOWN
DIED: JANUARY 1, 2022
WALTER A. LAWRENCE, JR.,
CATASAUQUA
DIED: JANUARY 7, 2022
MICHAEL LEBEDUIK
EASTON
DIED: DECEMBER 25, 2021
JOHN H. LESSLEY
NARVON
DIED: DECEMBER 5, 2021
EDWIN W. LOOMIS
ADAMSTOWN
DIED: DECEMBER 16, 2021
JOSEPH O. MCCANN
PHOENIXVILLE
DIED: DECEMBER 10, 2021
PRESTON B. MCLAUGHLIN
ALLENTOWN
DIED: NOVEMBER 22, 2021
ALLAN D. MECKLEY
DENVER
DIED: NOVEMBER 15, 2021
LEON S. PETERS
ALLENTOWN
DIED: DECEMBER 4, 2021
DONALD R. SWISHER
LEBANON
DIED: DECEMBER 11, 2021
BRUCE W. WEST
BARTO
DIED: NOVEMBER 6, 2020
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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Oriental Band
Anglers
Directors Staff
Lehigh S.C.
BINGO-
(Shriners)
Bethlehem S. C.
Rajah S.C.
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Board of
Directors
LOH Exec &
Stated
Carbon S.C.
String Band
Lancaster S.C.
BINGO-
(Anglers)
Set up for Horse
Races
Oriental Band/
Motor Corps
Horse Races
O.B./Motor
Corps Horse
Races - (Snow
Date)
Concert Band
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Chanters
Valentine's Day
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Motor Corps
Provost Guard
Brandywine S.C.
Cedars
Mounted Patrol
Car Club
North Penn S.C.
Cedars
Membership
Mtg. - 6:30 PM
Units & Clubs -
7:30 PM
BINGO-
(Chanters)
Tin Lizzies
BINGO-
(Legion)
Schuylkill S.C.
Breakfast mtg.
Oriental Band
Ladies Night
Dance Band
Noble Riders
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Lebanon S.C.
Clowns
Chanters
Rajah
Bulletin
Board
Hospital
Crusade
Kickoff
March 23
Pote’s Trip
April 5-10
FEBRUARY 2022
Good Friday
Breakfast April 15
Office Closed
Good Friday -
April 15
Stated Meeting
April 20
Potentate’sBall
April 23
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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Concert Band
Spring Forward
to Daylight
Savings Time
Dance Band
Noble Riders
Then Recorder Joe Hagan driving a Tin
Lizzie in the MASA Parade in 2016
Oriental Band
Anglers
Directors Staff
Rajah Ladies
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Board of
Directors
LOH Exec &
Stated
Carbon S.C.
Lancaster S.C.
String Band BINGO -
(Anglers)
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
Chanters
Provost Guard
Brandywine S.C.
Mounted Patrol
Car Club
North Penn S.C.
Cedars
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Motor Corps
Schuylkill S.C.
Hospital Crusade
Kick-off Picnic
- 6 PM
Units/Clubs -
7:30 PM
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Lebanon S.C.
Clowns
Chanters
Cedars
MARCH 2022
BINGO -
(Shriners)
BINGO-
(Chanters)
St. Patrick’s
Day
Hospital Service
11 am - Complex
Tin Lizzies
BINGO-
(Legion)
BINGO-
(Lehigh)
Bethlehem S.C.
Rajah S.C.
Past Masters
Lehigh SC
Ladies’ Night