Rajah News - February '22

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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