Rajah News - August 2022

Not much to report from the club as we do not meet for the three summer months. I can report that our
May steak night was great and Ill. Joe Hagan and Lady Joyce left full of steak. I think everyone else did,
too. That is about all I remember. But I do remember the steak part. Oh yeah, and the baked potato.
We had a semi-successful hospital crusade at the Redner’s in Fredericksburg. A special thanks to Les
Keller for again serving as chairman, and for his personal donation. We found that a lot of folks that shop
at this particular Redner’s do not carry cash so that kept our total down. The blowing rain was not much
help either.
In case you have not noticed, the pavilion at the complex is getting heavy use again this summer season.
I think we sometimes forget how fortunate we are to have the great facilities at the Rajah Shrine complex.
We should also stop to appreciate the forethought and commitment of the Nobles from years past that created
what we have today. I believe that spirit is still alive and well at Rajah.
I hope to see everyone at the summer events. Do not forget Bingo and selling those Sportsman Raffle tickets.
Our next meeting for Lebanon County Shrine Club is Sept. 26 at 6:30 at Heisey’s Diner, Rt. 72 North of Lebanon. Ladies are
always invited. The dress is casual.
We have interesting programs scheduled for each meeting so please join us for great food and fellowship.
Carl Solarek,
Secretary
DIRECTOR’S STAFF
Finally, summer is here and the Potentate’s Picnic, outdoor meetings, and no masks!
It’s great to be a Shriner again!
Our unit would like to recognize Director Barry Reed for his many years serving the unit as our
Director. He was responsible for coordinating our parade schedule, keeping our vehicles running, setting
up the stage and second section for the
ceremonials and attending the S.D.A.
conventions. It was very hard to accept
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Barry’s resignation as director for
the unit. His expertise will be missed
by all.
We are still waiting for a final
decision from the International Shrine Directors on holding the
second section at the mini ceremonial at the Pote’s Picnic. We
would also like to wish Ike Boyer well. He holds many titles in
the unit but can’t attend meetings due to health issues. The unit
misses you, Ike!
Thanks to Mic, Lee, Barry, Les and Jamie for working the
food stand at the Summer Dance Recital. It was a very successful
mini fund raiser for the unit.
Our parade schedule will not begin until the fall at Topton,
Pine Grove and Hamburg. For now, if any member can help with
cleaning or small repairs on the vehicles, please contact one of
the unit officers.
Our unit will be responsible for small jobs this summer to
help the complex prepare for different events. Please come to a
meeting of the Director’s Staff at the complex, the first Wednesday
of the month at 7 p.m.. to offer your help.
That is all for this issue, Nobles. Remember, help us hold the
rope for those who can’t. Stay safe and we’ll see you on the first
Wednesday.
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Dennis Royer,
Treasurer
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