Rajah News - October 2022

Rajah News
Vol. 80 October - November 2022 No. 6
Autumn
Autumn is a Second Spring When every Leaf is a flower
In this issue”: Highlights of: MASA, Pote’s Picnic, Shrine Night at the Fightin Phils
History of Shriners Hospitals II, Meet the 2022 Pretzel Bowl King & Queen

Nobles and Ladies
The Potentate’s Aides
Cordially invite you to the
ROAST & TESTIMONIAL DINNER
Honoring
Illustrious Sir Joseph J. Hagan, Sr.
Sunday, November 20, 2022
Rajah Shrine Banquet Hall
$25.00 per person
Social Hour: 2:00 – 3:00 PM Dinner: 3:00 PM
Join us for an afternoon of fun and fellowship
To Toast or Roast Illustrious Sir Joe
Reservation Deadline is November 11, 2022
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Please complete this reservation form and return with a check, payable to:
Mike Quinn, 46 East Cedar St, Fleetwood, PA 19522, 484-256-0562
Noble___________________________ Lady _____________________
Noble __________________________ Lady _____________________
Club or Unit Name__________________________________
Total # _______________ @ $25.00 = $ ________________Enclosed
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The Potentate’s Message
Es Selamu Aleikum
Es Selamu Aleikum
Nobles, The Pote’s Ladies Picnic and Friends: was a great day. Thanks to all the Ladies and Nobles who helped
make it the success it was. Again, the folks on the clam detail worked hard and kept
them coming. I saw where there were two or three Nobles who had eaten themselves
into a light coma.
I believe everyone had a great time at MASA. Thanks to Nobles John Grumbein
and Teddy Werkheiser for getting everything for the Hospitality Room to the hotel,
setting it up and keeping it well stocked. Thanks to the Ladies and Nobles from the
various Clubs and Units who worked each evening to make sure things went well, and
they did. All the Clubs and Units that participated in the parade on Saturday looked
great.
I don’t know if we won any prizes for the parade. The only prize I’m aware of is the
Legion of Honor winning 1st Place in the In-Line Inspection on Friday. Congratulations
to them.
The Sportsmen’s Raffle will be in the past when this comes out and I hope we did as
well as last year. The second Pote’s Trip will be leaving on Thursday, September 29th, and returning on
Sunday, October 2nd. It should be great to be in New England that time of year.
Membership is still a major project. Ask your Masonic Brothers to come visit Rajah Shrine and see
where the fun is in Masonry.
Yours in the Faith,
Illustrious Sir, Joseph J, Hagan, Sr., Potentate
ALIEKUM ES SELAM
Attest: Les A. Werley, Recorder
NOTICE - NOTICE - THE RAJAH SHRINE ADMINISTRATION OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON:
THURS., NOVEMBER 24 AND FRI., NOVEMBER 25, 2022
IN OBSERVANCE OF THANKSGIVING
THANK YOU - RAJAH SHRINE OFFICE
Contents
Director’s Staff................................................................4
History of Children’s Hospital........................................5
Lehigh Shrine Club.........................................................7
Golf Club........................................................................7
Pretzel Bowl King and Queen.........................................8
Pote’s Picnic..................................................................10
Legion ALIEKUM of Honor............................................................11
ES SELAM
Attest:
MASA...........................................................................12
Joe Hagan
Provost RecorderGuard...............................................................14
Forks Of The Delaware Tin Lizzies .............................15
String Band...................................................................16
Caravaners ....................................................................16
In This Issue
Christmas in July..........................................................17
Lebanon Shrine Club ...................................................18
Oriental Band................................................................18
Holiday Raffle...............................................................19
Chanters........................................................................20
Concert Band................................................................22
Worthy of Mention........................................................23
Hospital Services......................................................... 23
Hospital Ambassadors...................................................24
Shrine Night at Fightin’ Phils.......................................25
The Chaplain’s Study....................................................26
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RAJAH SHRINE
RAJAH SHRINE
RAJAH SHRINE
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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
Rajah Shrine Complex
•
Doors • Refreshments Open at 5:00 Available - Bingo Starts
Doors Open at 5:00 - Bingo for Starts Purchase at 6:30
at 6:30 •
• Open Proceeds To The benefit Public Rajah • Smoke Shrine Free and •
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• Refreshments are not deductible Available as charitable for Purchase donations. •
Proceeds benefit Rajah Shrine and are not deductible as charitable donations.
Carl Solarek,
Secretary
Proceeds benefit Rajah Shrine and
are not deductible as charitable donations.
Fall is finally here bringing cooler weather, parade season and
outside meetings.
Thanks to our nobles Ed, Barry, Lee, and Mick who set up and
sold our jewelry at the Pote’s Picnic. This is a very important fund
raiser for the unit because it gives us funding to keep our vehicles
running. Special thanks to our Treasurer Mick Frey who buys the
jewelry and keeps the inventory updated and stocked.
This year's Pote’s Picnic unfortunately didn’t include the fun
and entertaining second section. A ruling by the International
Shrine Directors Association will not permit Temples to have the
hot or cold sands at the ceremonials because of potential lawsuits
for what might be considered harassment to the candidates?
It’s unfortunate that new candidates will not be able to look back and smile as we do,
remembering our experience going thru the second section. We as Shriners work hard
to support our Temples and should be
able to have some fun that will always be
remembered. It’s sad that a few can ruin
everything for the majority.
We didn’t have a meeting in August or
September because these dates conflicted
with the Pote’s Picnic and MASA.
The Parade schedule for October thru
December is being finalized and will be
available at the meetings which will be
the first Wednesday of the month starting
in October. Nobles, please come to our
meetings and bring some fresh help and
ideas to improve our Shrine. CEREMONIALS
In closing, Mini-Ceremonials I ask that we please shall shall pray be be at the at the discretion
for the Nobles Potentate. of our unit To To schedule, and Temple please that please contact contact the the recorder recorder at at
are going thru some difficult times with
their health. Remember our unit “holds
the rope for others who can’t.”
DIRECTOR’S STAFF
610-916-9000.
'Selling Jewelry' Sitting - Ed
Austin, standing L-R Barry
Reed, Lee Brisan, Mic Frey

RAJAH SHRINERS
THE STORY OF A TRADITION, BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE
The History of Shriners Hospitals for Children, Part 2
Ill. Sir
Greg Lewis, PP
The year of 2022 is very significant
in the history of Shriners International,
Shriners Children’s Hospitals and
Rajah Shrine. This is the fourth article
in a series published this year in an
effort to bring you a history of one
of the greatest fraternal organizations
that exists today.
In the articles published in previous
editions we looked at the history of
Shriners International and the history of
Rajah Shrine. A third article was the first of two parts dedicated
to the founding of the Shriners Hospitals for Children. Now
we present Part 2, which addresses the history of the Shriners
Children’s Network of Health Facilities.
Breaking New Ground When Shriners Children’s was
established in 1922, it was among the first specialized orthopedic
hospitals in North
In 1966 Shriners open first Burn
Institute in Galveston, TX
We Are All In This Together Every one of the more than one-half million
Shriners from around the globe are all committed to the preservation and
growth of this, “The World’s Greatest Philanthropy.” Each year, through their
hospital dues assessment and the hundreds of fund-raising events, full support
of this great cause is on display, exhibiting that “No man ever stands so tall as
when he stoops to help a child in need.”
Shriner's hospitals were pioneers in child
orthopedic care
America. Its pioneering effort in this field soon established them as authoritative figures
in the medical world. Many orthopedic surgeons had part of their training at a Shriners
Hospital and the same educational opportunity is still available to this day. As general
orthopedic medicine advanced and infections and polio were virtually eliminated,
Shriners Hospitals found themselves treating the more complicated, specialized cases
that could not be adequately treated by many local hospital facilities.
In the early 1960’s, Shriners entered two new fields. The collating of all Shrine
medical records, enabling the beginning of an orthopedic research program, additionally
the Shrine moved into the almost unexplored field of severe burn treatment for children,
by establishing their own Shriners Burns Institutes.
Today, Shriners Children’s continues its work on the causes and cures of crippling
diseases and the cause of and cures for scarring with their extensive burn research.
A New Name – A New Strategy Our Great Philanthropy finds itself in
an ever-changing landscape of healthcare. True to our aim of serving more
kids in more places, last year we saw more children than ever before, but
the majority did not receive in-patient care. As a result of the changing care
patterns in pediatric health care,
five of our facilities no longer
offer inpatient services, although the care they provide is still transformative in the lives
of these children and their families. We anticipate even more joining that number in the
near future. As a result, many states’ regulatory bodies will no longer allow us to use
our corporate name, Shriners Hospitals for Children, to describe the care we provide in
an outpatient setting. Shriners Hospitals for Children has traditionally had a very strong
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“master brand” strategy with all of our facilities holding the same name. Recent evolutions in health care have changed that.
Our five outpatient facilities each have different names such as Shriners for Children Medical Center — Pasadena or The Erie
Shriners Medical Center. The goal of any brand is to create consistency to increase brand equity.
The recent announcement of our new brand, Shriners Children’s, is a step toward unifying
all our locations, regardless of the means of providing care, under one brand. This is not a name
change, but a change in our brand strategy to compete in the constantly evolving world of health
care.
Imperial Sir Kenneth
Graven is Chairman of
the Board of Shriners
Hospitals
Currently, Shriners Children’s encompasses twenty hospitals and eight outpatient facilities.
The responsibility for oversite of this large enterprise falls on the boards of directors of all the
hospitals and facilities within the system.
Governance Shriners Children’s are governed by a Twelve-member Board of Directors,
whose members are the elected line of Imperial Officers and the Chairman of the Board of
Hospital Directors.
Shriners Children’s Board of Trustees is a separate body that oversees the entire hospital
system on a daily basis and consists of a chairman and eleven other members that are elected
on a rotating three-year basis, with the Chairman of the Hospital Board also serving as the
President of the overall Governing Board.
On the local hospital level, each hospital operating under the Shriners Hospitals for Children
Network System has a Board of Directors that tends to each hospital’s needs and concerns and
in turn report to the Imperial Shriners Children’s Board of Trustees.
Each of the hospitals/medical centers have a Board of Governors with a chairman and members selected from the Shrine
Temples affiliated in a geographical area related
to each hospital. The B. O. G. members are
nominated by the sitting Potentate of each Shrine
Temple as necessitate when vacancies occur. A
nominating committee for each hospital interviews
and evaluates each nominee’s skills, mindset and
commitment to serve and makes recommendations
to the B. O. G. for approval, which is then submitted
to the Imperial Board for final approval.
Rajah Shrine is playing a part in the management
of the Shriners Healthcare System. Noble Jon
Swartz is a recent Chairman of the Board of
Governors-Philadelphia and Noble Jim Atkins,
also of Rajah Shrine, is a current voting member of
the Board of Governors-Philadelphia.
Looking Ahead The system is in responsible
hands. Our hands. The future of Shriners Children’s
is bright and assured by the Nobles of the World’s
Greatest Philanthropy.
Jon Swartz, Esq,
Past Chairman of Board
of Directors, Shriners
Children's Philadelphia
Jim Atkins, Voting member,
Board of Directors,
Shriners Children's
Philadelphia
CALLING ALL SHRINERS
Nobles: The Rajah Shrine Membership numbers listed below are the Nobles who still owe 2022 dues per our Temple records. If by chance you have misplaced your
dues notice or you didn’t receive a notice due to a recent address change, please contact the Recorder at 610-916-9000, to assist you in taking care of this matter. If you
have paid your 2022 dues within the past month, thank you for your payment! Les A. Werley, Recorder
21144 21351 21369 22252 22563 24495 24537 24934 24966 24999 25635 25762 25941 26000 26244
26257 26277 26441 26501 26836 27673 27755 27910 27993 28040 28085 28117 28129 28146 28193
28230 28368 28379 28397 28405 28422 28481 28488 28572 28603 28608 28643 28662 28680 28762
28808 28838 28848 28878 28895 28928 28953 28986 29010 29021 29026 29028
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Roger C. Reis
Welcome to September and some (allegedly) cooler weather. I
am writing this article in the midst of packing for MASA. I hope
to see a lot of my Shrine Brothers there.
The Lehigh Shrine Club was “dark” in July, although our
Board of Directors met on the 20th. In August, on Wednesday the
17th, we had our Annual Inter-Club Nite at the Masonic Lodge
on Route 100 in Trexlertown. We had 38 members and guests,
including seven Past Potentates. There were Shriners present
from eight different Clubs and several others from Units.
The meal was All You Can Eat consisting of fruit cocktail, salad
with hot Dutch dressing, tomatoes, corn on the cob, fried potatoes, fried eggs, ham, and pie
and ice cream for dessert. Of course, beer and soda was included. If you left hungry, then
you were just not trying. This was, and always is, a fun and very social evening.
The LSC 2nd Annual Noble Ron Neimeyer Memorial Golf Outing at the Twin Lakes
Golf Course will be
held on Wednesday,
October 12. When
you read this article,
there will still be
time for you to sign
up to play. Contact
any LSC Officer for
information.
Nobles, remember
to support and
attend your Clubs
and Units. Without
active membership,
we WILL cease to
exist! As always,
it’s GREAT to be a
Shriner.
LEHIGH SHRINE CLUB
Lehigh SC Board. Sitting L-R Dave Evans, PP,
Don Hoffman, Ray Ballard, Ron Stoudt, Standing
L-R Bill Remo, PP, Bill Glose, Roger Reiss, Jared
Kichline, PP, Paul Lizun, Dennis Guignet
President Dennis Guignet
welcomes the nobles to
Interclub Night
John Grumbein gives a report at
during the Interclub Night meeting
Frank Einsel,
Treasurer
GOLF CLUB
Rajah Shrine Golf Club is continuing to seek new members who are willing to participate in our
functions. We encourage the participation of any Mason or Shriner to join us for fun and fellowship.
So far this year, the Club has hosted outings at Berkleigh Golf Course, Lebanon Valley Golf Club,
Green Acres Golf Course, Rich Maiden Golf Course and Mountain Valley Golf Course. Each and every
one of our golfers had an enjoyable day at all of those courses. Our sixth outing will be held once again at
Berkleigh Golf Club, and, as in the case of each one of our previous outings, the price per person will be
$45.00 and will include a $10.00 food voucher. In previous years we only scheduled six outings, but due
to popular demand, we are seriously considering the addition of a seventh outing tentatively scheduled for
Rich Maiden Golf Course in early October 2022.
We, the Officers of Rajah Shrine Golf Club, encourage any person interested in joining us for an enjoyable
day on the golf course to contact any one of the following and we will be more than happy to include you on our email list or our
phone list. You may contact Gilbert F. Darlak at home #620-678-4963, Frank L. Einsel at cell #610-223-4709, Arlan J. Werst at cell
#484-333-5316 or Lamar G. Hartline at cell #610-468-2749. We look forward to hearing from YOU!
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2022 PRETZEL
BOWL QUEEN
Kaydnce Sheppard
Kaydnce Sheppard was born in Zephyrhills, Florida.
At birth, her left leg was shorter than the other. It is a condition called P.F.F.D, which stands for Peferal Femur
Focal Deficiency. Kaydnce was 2 months old when she was first seen at the Tampa Shriners Hospital. The
doctors there thought that amputation was the best solution. They felt she would never walk or crawl.
Then her mother’s uncle, Curtis Beam, a Rajah Shriner and 32 degree Mason of Lodge 152 in Easton, PA,
referred the family to Shriners Children’s - Philadelphia for a second opinion. The doctors there offered a ray
of hope that the leg could be saved. So, with that more favorable outlook, the family moved to Pennsylvania
and Kaydnce began treatment. She has been a patient of Shriners Philadelphia ever since. Kaydnce has had
multiple leg-lengthening surgeries over the years and has benefited from new surgery techniques that have
been developed at the hospital and within the Shriners Hospital System.
Today, Kaydnce is an active teenager. She is in the eighth grade at Nazareth in the Nazareth school district
and loves basketball and art. She has an older half-sister named Michaela who lives in Zephyrhills, Florida,
and a stepsister named Chloe.
Her mother, Raylene, is thankful for the loving care that her daughter has received in the Shriners Hospitals.
She said “It’s a miracle, really, what the doctors have accomplished with Kaydnce. From that first heart-breaking
diagnosis when she was just 2 months old, to a young person with a bright future. Thank you, Shriners!”
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2022 PRETZEL
BOWL KING
Nathan Snyder
Nathan, age 11, son of Patrick and Jennifer Snyder, is in sixth grade. Nathan was born with a 1-in-100,000
rare condition called Larsen Syndrome. The hospital in which Nathan was born in did not have a Pediatric
Orthopedist to care for Nathan’s hip dysplasia and his vertical talus of both feet.
He was referred to Shriner’s Hospital in Greenville, South Carolina. There, Nathan was thoroughly evaluated
and placed in a Pavlik harness to allow the hips to get into their sockets. Nathan’s next experience with
Shriners Hospitals was at Texas Shriners in Houston. The Texas team focused on correcting Nathan’s feet and
molded him for his first pair of SMOs, which are special foot and ankle braces.
As Nathan began to grow bigger, more problems were discovered. Patrick and Jennifer sought a second
opinion for their son at the Springfield, Massachusetts Shriners, and from there, Nathan’s orthopedic care was
transferred to Shriners Children’s Philadelphia where he underwent bilateral foot surgery.
“How wonderful it is to see your son go from wearing braces since a newborn to just molded inserts for his
sneakers,” said Jennifer. “Nathan likes to play video games, build with Legos, and ride his bicycle in his free
time. The providers and staff at Shriners Philadelphia are top notch. We are blessed beyond measure for the
excellent care Nathan has received both, outpatient and inpatient. An extra thank you to our Shrine drivers,
who volunteer their time to get us to our appointments.”
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Pote’s
Picnic &
Ceremonial
A sunny warm day was the
background for another gathering of
Nobles at the Rajah Complex to enjoy
great food, fellowship, good music and,
of course, clams!
The traditional ceremonial was held
at noon with 17 new Nobles brought
into the fraternity.
The steaming of the clams was
supervised by Pote’s Picnic cochairman
Joel Franco with help from
a host of Nobles. Shucking the clams
began at 8:00 a.m.
Besides clams, the ladies were
serving corn on the cob, hot dogs,
burgers, sausage, and beer baloney. The
picnic wouldn’t be complete without
ice cream, which went fairly quickly
given the warm temperatures.
Everyone agreed, it was great event!
Photography by Bill Quinn, 'Mic'
Frey & Sam Ellis
Lazlo Toth, PP,
leading Novices to the Ceremonial
Novices taking their oath
Lee Brisan places a fez on David Kodash.
Pote's Picnic co-chairman Joel Franco checks out
a new batch of clams along with Cliff Andrews.
Recorder Les Werley bringing
clams to the ladies serving food
Bruce Rohrbach playing the trombone with
the Rajah Concert Band’s German Band
Bethlehem SC members Garrett Newhartz
and Gary Bruch in the clam line
Lady Joyce enjoying ice cream
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Serving corn on the cob, L-R Susie Lesher,
Beth Frey, Linda Reinert
No wonder the ice cream went so fast!
L-R Carol Stoudt, Gail Remo, Tess Shank, Carol Heimbecker, Karen Guignet

New members brought in at the Pote’s Picnic on
August 3 with the Potentate
1st row sitting L-R: Steven Madenford, Douglas Madenford, John Rodrigues, George Burke, Richard Hoffman, David Kodash,
Benjamin Robitzer, Austin Kolesnik
2nd row standing: Godstime Emonena, Scott Keller, Darrin Harvan, Thomas Bolton, Ill. Sir Joe Hagan, Keary Bortz, Michael Garman,
Hans Klotzbach, Evan Swoyer
Jere Lesher,
PP
LEGION OF HONOR
First off, the Legion of Honor took the 1st place trophy for the In-Line Inspection competition at
Virginia Beach. Those
representing our Legion
in that event were, left to
right:
3rd V. Cmdr. Rich
Abdu, Terry Swingholm,
P. Cmdr. Clint Starkey,
Glenn Wolfe, Finance
Officer Andy Moyer, P.
Cmdr. Scott Miller. Be sure
to congratulate these Legion
Nobles. They looked real
sharp.
From the Legion's point of view, things were a
wee bit disorganized since our trailer was not with
us. No one was given any info on where they were to
ride, so it was every man for himself. P-Cmdr. Bob
DeWalt and I were able to get seats on the String Band float. We thank them sincerely for that, although we were each given a
tambourine to play. I think we added another touch of quality to their music. Of course, I was better than Bob.
Two upcoming Legion events are the Past Commanders Night on October 11 when our Ladies will serve the traditional pork
& sauerkraut dinner and the Legion Christmas Party on December 18.
Once again, I’d like to remind everyone regarding our bus trip to attend the 2023 Virginia International Tattoo in Norfolk,
Virginia. Dates of that trip are April 21 & 22, 2023. You should have already received a flyer with the trip information. An initial
deposit is due by December 1. This trip is limited to 50 people and, simply by word-of-mouth, we already have some reservations.
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MASA
September 8-11
Parade Marshal
Mike Quinn
Photography by Bill Quinn, Mic Frey, Reggie Peoples, Sam Ellis
Showing their support R - L Gail Remo,
Ferne Engle, Bill Remo - PP, Ed Engle - PP
Kraig Leiby - PP and Motor Corp President
leading a line of tractors
Bud Kohl on his 1948 Alis Chalmers tractor
Robert Prettyman driving a 1954 Case Tractor
Ill. Sir Joe Hagan and the Divan ride in the Hospital Services float
Shane Paisley, Pres. of the
Noble Riders
Jeremy Smith on
his Indian MC
Kevin Leiby driving a Motor Corp car Representatives of the Provost Guard riding in Jared Kichline’s Buick
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It’s always good to see the String Band
Float in the MASA parade
Terry Hulsizer in the center smiles
as the String Band float passes by
Legion of Honor Officers
in Butch Koehler’s convertible
Garrett Newhartz leading the Tin Lizzies
Tin Lizzie Dale Reinert
Mike Zerbe PP, during a parade stop
Rajah and Syria Chanters sang
together at the Convention Center on Saturday
Ill. Sir Joe Hagan presented the trophy to the winning LOH In-Line Inspection
team. See the LOH article on page 11
Bob Shank PP sings along to
“Friends in Low Places”
Bruce Rohrbach and
the Chanters in the Hospitality Room
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Ill. Sir
Greg Lewis, PP
PROVOST GUARD
It’s OK if you missed the June Provost Guard Spaghetti Dinner. We know we caught a lot of people off
guard because you are used to attending the Fall Spaghetti Dinner, so you are excused….but there is NO
excuse for you to miss the next one….this is your final notice or else you’ll have to wait until next year.
Right on schedule we will be hosting our Annual Fall Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, October 8th at
the Rajah Complex when we will once again be serving more of that lip-smacking goodness of pasta,
meatballs, delicious sauce, fresh baked bread, crisp salad and soft drinks from 3 until 7 p.m., all for the
amazing price of just $9.00 per person. You can eat-in or take-outs will be available.
Don’t delay, it’s just a short time away! AND don’t forget the
deserts!!
Our President, Jon Schneider would like to thank the Provost
members who helped to park cars at the Sportsman’s Raffle in
September and at the Pretzel Bowl at Albright College. We may be small in number, but
our hearts are big and we love doing what we do for Rajah Shrine.
President Jon would also like to thank the members of the Rajah Official Family and
guests who once again made our Provost family picnic a great success. Yes, a good time
was had by all and we have already set in motion plans for another similar outing next year.
Big news from the recently held M.A.S.A. convention in Virginia Beach in September,
as Ill. Sir Jared Kichline, PP, moved up the ladder of the Mid-Atlantic Shrine Provost
Guard Association and now holds the position of Major. Congratulations Ill. Sir Jared.
Also, a shout out to Ill. Sir Ron Klee, PP and Past President of the Mid-Atlantic Shrine
Association, as he was re-elected Secretary-Treasurer of M.A.S.A.
Although this year is moving along at a faster clip than we would like, we are still
meeting every month and making plans for next year and beyond. If you’d like to be a
part of this hard-working unit of Rajah, consider this your invitation. We meet on the third
Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m., in the All-Purpose Room at the Rajah Complex. No
experience necessary.
RAJAH SHRINERS 71st ANNUAL
RAJAH SHRINERS 71st ANNUAL
PRETZEL RAJAH SHRINERS 71st BOWL ANNUAL
PRETZEL BOWL
PRETZEL Albright College vs. BOWL
Kings College
Albright College vs. Kings College
Albright October College vs. 15, Kings 2022
October 15, 2022 College
Game Time 12:00 PM
Game Time 12:00 PM
Eugene L. Shirk Stadium
Eugene Game Time L. Shirk 12:00 Stadium PM
October Game Time 15, 12:00 2022 PM
Jared Kichline, PP, taking
oath for new office in
MASA Provost Guard
Association
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Eugene L. Shirk Stadium
All proceeds benefit Shriners Hospital for Children
All proceeds benefit Shriners Hospital for Children
2022 Pretzel Bowl Chairman: John K. Grumbein
2022 Pretzel 2022 Committee:
Bowl Chairman: Gregory
John T.
K. Miller
Grumbein
2022 Committee: Gregory T. Miller
2022 Pretzel Bowl Chairman: John K. Grumbein
All proceeds benefit Shriners Hospital for Children

Sam Ellis,
Secretary
Forks of the Delaware Tin Lizzies
The fall brings the resumption of our shoo-fly pie bakes. We had our first bake on the 19th. We’ll bake
twice a month thru mid-November and take it up again in February.
The club participated in a couple of parades before MASA. We were at the West End Fair. We drove
around within the fairgrounds along with two tractors and a wagon that was chauffeuring the Fair Queen,
Brianna Shupp, and her court waving to the fair goers. Then there was the rainy Labor Day parade in Pen
Argyl. The rain was just light enough that we were not slipping and sliding in our Tin Lizzie cars. The rain
didn’t seem to deter the crowd who cheered enthusiastically for the Shriners.
MASA was a blast. We had twelve cars in the parade. Thanks to the Nobles who traveled down to
Virginia Beach to support the Club.
Our October parade schedule has ten events scheduled so far with more to be confirmed. It’s always fun
to be a Tin Lizzie in the Fall.
Mike Hopstock and Dave
DeTurk
Dennis Guignet and Dale Reinert
Club President Larry
Silfies in MASA parade
STATED MEETING & ELECTION OF 2023 OFFICERS
WED., DECEMBER 7, 2022 - 7:00 P.M.
Please be advised that a stated meeting and Election of 2023 Officers of the Nobility of
Rajah Shrine will be held at 7:00 PM, Wednesday, December 7, 2022 in the Banquet Hall
at the Rajah Shrine 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 and affiliation.
• Any other business that may lawfully come before the body.
• Hold Election of 2023 Officers
Illustrious Sir Joseph J. Hagan, Sr., Potentate
ATTEST: Les A. Werley, Recorder
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Larry Christman
Mike, for your expertise.
Greetings from your String Band!
We are looking forward to great fall colors and fall weather for our upcoming parades. Our confirmed
schedule to date is filling in nicely:
9/21 @ 7 p.m. Ephrata • 9/28 @ 7 p.m. New Holland • 10/1 @ 11 a.m. Rogers Truck Show in Lititz
10/8 @ 7 p.m. Topton • 10/13 @ 7 p.m. newly added Whitehall • 10/15 @ 7 p.m. Pine Grove
10/16 @ 2 p.m. Quakertown • 10/27 @ 7 p.m. Columbia • 10/30 @ 7 p.m. King Frost Parade in Hamburg
Thank you to Judithann Snyder for stepping up to organize the combined String Band/Concert Band picnic.
Since this publication was written before MASA, we will include a full update in the next Rajah News
on happenings of the String Band.
Here is continued educational information provided by master musician Mike Gubish. Thank you
Previously chord structures, slide rule were discussed. This discussion involves locating
chords on your instruments fingerboard. Based on the tuning you use, create a chart of your
instruments fingerboard with number of frets and strings on your instrument. Label your chart
with the open tuning of each string, next, using whole and half steps, label scale letters on fret
positions for each string. Example: Tenor banjo is tuned in fifths CGDA, the open “A” string on
your chart will be: “A” string open, draw a line perpendicular to the string lines to represent
the instruments nut, draw a line for the 1st fret, space is blank (SB), 2nd fret B, 3rd fret C, 4th
fret (SB), 5TH fret D, 6th fret (SB), 7th fret E, 8th fret F, etc. Continue up the neck for each
string based on that strings open tuning. Using your slide-rule, determine what notes make up
a particular chord, referring to your instruments fingerboard chart, you’ll see all the positions
on the finger brd., a particular chord can be played. AKA chord diagrams.
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, we’ll help you get started. Just come with your instrument to rehearsal.
With the support of our Ladies, our purpose is that we might play our instruments so that
some day a physically challenged child may walk and play again.
See you at the parades!
celebrations in
the area, so there
should be plenty
of entertaining things to do and see. Or
just chill out, enjoy the outdoors and
just relax.
Try it. I bet you will like it.
Be safe, be healthy, be a happy
camper. And camp on!
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Walter Lamm,
Secretary
STRING BAND
CARAVANERS
Mike Gubish with banjo
at a parade.
Another fun camping experience has come and gone. The Caravaners shared time at the Oasis with
the NCT (National Campers and Travelers) once again. The weather was great. The fellowship was even
greater. NCT provided our Saturday evening meal. What a treat!
They also provided a “drive-in” or rather walk-in movie for all. Don’t know if you have heard of it, but
the title was “Top Gun: Maverick”.
We still have two more camping events this year: September 22-25, and October 20-23, both at the
Oasis. So if you are interested in joining us, contact a Caravaner and we will make that happen. There
will be several
Octoberfest

On July 24, hundreds of motorcyclists descended
on Shriners Children’s in Philadelphia for the 26th
Annual Christmas in July Toy Run, sponsored by the
Philadelphia Police Centurion Motorcycle Club. The
event drew over 600 bikes and riders including nine
Rajah Noble Riders.
Stephanie Byrwa, Public Relations Manger for
Shriners Children’s Philadelphia, said, “These toys
make a difference for the kids. We give them out to
patients coming out of surgery, for birthdays, right up
to Christmas”.
The Centurions have raised over $650,000 to date
to support the hospital. Noble Riders President Shane
Paisley said, “The club is proud to participate in this
event every year”.
Photography by Sam Ellis
Mother selects a toy for son
Jamie Behler hands
off toys to a Hospital volunteer
Noble Riders with happy patients L-R Kermit Ohlinger, Bill Rohrbach, Don Houston, Jamie Behler, Bill
Rohrbach Sr, Club President Shane Paisley, Olin North, Dennis Loch, Calvin Ewell.
Nick Lutz from Rajah Clowns on right
with patient and a clown from LuLu
A Hospital Elf receiving a wrapped toy
from a Centurion
Entertaining a patient
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John Grumbein,
Director
The Oriental Band is alive and well in the Lehigh
Valley.
After a long, hot summer the Band journeyed
to M.A.S.A. in Virginia Beach. We did not have
enough musical balance to parade this year, so the
Band went to cheer on the other units.
At the convention we attended the Mid-Atlantic
Shrine Oriental Band Association meeting on Friday
morning. At the meeting our own Noble Dennis
Guignet was elected as President of the Association.
He is now the ninth Noble from Rajah to serve as
President. Illustrious Sir Jared Kichline was elected
as Second Vice President and John Grumbein was
again elected as Secretary/
Treasurer. Illustrious Sir
Joseph Hagan Sr. of Rajah
Shrine did the honors of
swearing in all of the new officers. Thank you, Illustrious Sir Joe!
Band members in attendance, Kneeling L-R
Ted Werkheiser, Dennis Guignet, John
Grumbein, Standing L-R Don Heimbecker,
Jared Kichline PP, Ill. Sir Joe Hagan,
Wayne Grumbein, Dale Reinert
ORIENTAL BAND
Ill. Sir Joe Hagan congratulating new
MASOBA President Dennis Guignet
The Hospitality Room at M.A.S.A. was kept busy all of the time. Thank
you to all of the units and clubs who sacrificed their time to help out keeping
the food dishes full and the beverages on ice. I would also like to thank Karan
Guignet for preparing the turkey barbecue for us and for getting the food started
in the morning. Again it was a big hit. Talking about a big hit, for any of you
who were drinking camel's milk, it certainly was cold. Thanks again to Noble
Ted Werkheiser for taking care of a most important part of the hospitality room.
The new coolers worked great! Noble Ted also transported all of the hospitality
equipment down to the hotel. It's a big undertaking to run the hospitality room
and we thank all of the committee.
That’s all I have to report at this time. Please remember the kids in our
hospitals. That’s the real reason that we’re here.
We are back. The Club had the summer off but we will be back with our regular meetings on the fourth
Monday of the month beginning September 26 at 6:30 at Heisey’s Dinner. Ladies and Masonic guests are
welcome. There are speakers already scheduled for the next several meetings. Come for great food and
an informative evening.
By the time this fall edition of the Rajah News is published and distributed, MASA and the Sportsman’s
Raffle will be a memory. Speaking about past events, the Pote’s picnic seems like a long time ago. A big
thanks to all of those who helped at these events. Some information for those who do not know, this was
the last Pote’s Picnic and Sportsman Raffle directed by long-time Chairman Noble Joel Franco, He also
played a big part in making the Pote’s Golf outing a success every year. Joel has made those events run
smoothly and profitably for many years, but you rarely saw his name listed anywhere. We all extend a huge
thank you to Joel for the thousands of hours spent and his commitment to Rajah Shrine. New Chairman
Greg Miller will take the reins from Joel next rear.
Please support Rajah by attending a Club or Unit meeting or fundraiser.
Bingo at Rajah is growing and is becoming a big fundraiser. Support bingo by helping, playing or by encouraging others to
attend. Remember there was no Shrine Circus income. Bingo is every Thursday night. It takes a lot of people and the more nobles
that help, the better.
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Dennis Royer,
Treasurer
See you at Rajah. It is great to be a Shriner!
LEBANON SHRINE CLUB

Drawing December 10, 2022
Tickets are $5 each
4 tickets (in a Book) for $20.00
PRIZES
1 ST Prize . . . $500 Cash 7 th Prize . . . $200 Cash
2 nd Prize . . . $450 Cash 8 th Prize . . . $200 Cash
3 rd Prize . . . $400 Cash 9 th Prize . . . $200 Cash
4 th Prize . . . $350 Cash 10 th Prize . . . $200 Cash
5 th Prize . . . $300 Cash 11 th Prize . . . $150 Cash
6 th Prize . . . $250 Cash 12 th Prize . . . $100 Cash
Winners will be posted on our website
www.rajahshrine.org
Tickets may be purchased at
the Rajah Shrine Office
221 Orchard Rd, Reading, PA 19605.
Please call 610-916-9000
if you have any questions.
License G-22-002607-R
Proceeds benefit the Rajah Shrine
and are Not Deductible as charitable contributions.
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Ill. Sir
Greg Lewis, PP
CHANTERS
We begin this edition of the Rajah News with the announcement of the
passing of yet another one of our members. As has been written in the book of
Ecclesiastics in the Bible, “There is a time for everything” ….and at 95 years
of age, the time had come as the Great Architect of the Universe called Noble
Ernie Heckman to come home.
Ernie was, to say the least, one of the most quiet and gentle persons you
could ever meet. He was a man who lived his Christian and Masonic teachings
every day. Ernie was a member of our tenor section and very diligent in his
attendance. Even in his later years when various illnesses prevented him from
our twice monthly rehearsals, he would check in with our leaders to make sure
we were all doing o.k.
Ernie Heckman
A member of Rajah Shrine and the Chanters for over 40 years, Ernie held many titles. In his
private life he served unselfishly in his local community, Berks County and the Pennsylvania Dept. of
Agriculture. He was a man of many talents and will be sorely missed for his ability to make everyone he met, feel important.
We salute you, Brother Ernie; well done, good and faithful servant.
Elsewhere, we are looking forward to a busy parade season this fall with a few dates already on the books, and we’re starting on
our Christmas music, so if you need entertainment for an upcoming Unit or Club holiday party, get in contact with our Unit Director
Dave DeTurk and we’ll put your group on the calendar. If you need entertainment for a special occasion for later this year or in 2023
(perhaps a dinner, ladies’ night or other function) just get in touch with us, and we’ll see how we can help.
We are also proud to have several of our members serving in leadership roles, Bruce Rohrbach finishes up his year a President
of the Shrine Chanters Association-International and Dave DeTurk is completing his term as President of the Mid-Atlantic Shrine
Chanters Association, being replaced by Noble Fritz Richardson from Syria Shrine. Dave will be taking the office of Secretary and
Lynn DeTurk moves in as the Second V-P. Thank you, Nobles, for representing Rajah in these capacities.
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CONCERT BAND
Twelve Noble musicians and two Lady musicians made the pilgrimage to the 2022 Virginia Beach
MASA Convention and provided musical entertainment in the hospitality lounge, the Convention Center,
and the MASA parade. There are no longer trophies or awards presented, but our musicians are the
best. Everyone had a fun time. Bandmaster Bruce Rohrbach was elected to the position of MASBA
President, and Bryan Snyder is continuing in the position of
MASBA Secretary/Treasurer. The plan for next year is to
promote a combined program at the convention center with the
Bandsmen and Chanters.
The Rajah Shrine Concert Band was chartered in 1896, under
President the direction of Bandmaster Noble Monroe Althouse. Our current
Bandmaster, the 11th in our history, is Noble Bruce Rohrbach. Our band motto is “We
play so that children can play.” It is our fun mission with a purpose to raise funds for
the Shriners Hospital for Children. Our band unit is family oriented. We are inviting all
musicians from our community to join us for our Annual Dinner Dance Pops Concert
to be held on Sunday, May 7th, 2023, at 3 p.m. at the Rajah Shrine Complex, located
at 221 Orchard Road, Reading, PA 19605. We rehearse on the 2nd Sunday from 1:30
p.m. to 4 p.m.
Gentlemen and ladies are encouraged to take part in our Concert Band. This is an
opportunity to network with other musicians and receive an education about what
Shriners do. It also helps us build a bigger band for a wonderful event. Musicians
participating will receive a free dinner at the event and will be afforded the opportunity
to invite friends and family to come and see you perform. For more information, please
contact the Rajah Concert Band President at bryansnyder@comcast.net or 610-589-2022.
Bruce Rohrbach was elected
president of the Mid Atlantic
Shrine Band Association
Ladies of Rajah Shrine,
10th Annual Jewelry & Fashion Event
Saturday, October 22, 2022 - 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Rajah Shrine Complex • 221 Orchard Road, Blandon, PA 19510
Benefits: Philadelphia Shriners Hospital for Children
Donation is $25 per ticket
Lunch is included for attendees • Ticket must be presented at the door for entry
Basket Raffle-Vendor Fair-Door Prizes • Jewelry Raffle Prizes by The Jewelry Source
Fashions by Ruthie’s Fashions
You need not be present to win. All winners will be notified. • Sorry, no jewelry exchanges.
Tickets are available from many Rajah Ladies and Clubs and Units
Please contact Lou Ann Snoke at 484-336-6465
or by email at scuba300@comcast.net with any questions
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WORTHY OF MENTION
Noble Dave DeTurk receives the Grand Cross of Color
The award was presented by the Pennsylvania Rainbow Girls. It is given for service
to the Order.
“The award has a very special meaning to my mother Naomi,” said Dave. “She is
the reason I was able to receive this award and become involved in the many Masonic
Organizations I am now a part of.” Dave went on to say, “It has introduced me to
various friends from all over the state and make life-long memories.”
“I am and always and will be proud to be one of the few ‘Rainbow Boys”.
Dave and Naomi DeTurk
Assistant Rabban Don Heimbecker to serve as member of
Imperial Outer Guard
The invitation came from Imperial Potentate Kenneth G. Craven in an official letter. In the letter,
Imperial Sir stated that the appointed committees are an integral part of the operation of Shriners
International and Shriners Hospitals for Children. He further stated that he looks forward to working
with Don in the coming year and that they will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on
the future of this great fraternity and philanthropy.
Past Potentate Bill Remo held a Reunion Steak Fry for his 2012 Aides
The event was held at the Rajah Complex on July 30th. Twenty-two Aides attended.
HOSPITAL SERVICES
The HSU parade float has once again appeared in public this year. It was transported to Virginia
Beach to participate in the MASA parade and used to transport and display the Rajah Divan.
What a great way to publicize our service to the children and the Shrine Hospital.
We also plan to have the float at the annual Pretzel Bowl. It will provide a great display for the local
community and a photo opportunity for anyone who may be interested.
HSU annual raffle is complete. Thank you all who participated and congratulations to the winners.
Transporting these children is a rewarding experience. If you would like to help, please contact Nobel
Ken Flynn or Les Werley to get you in contact with your area coordinator.
Because, it’s all about the Kids.
Walter Lamm,
Sec. 23

KATHERINE
PARKER
INTRODUCING OUR
2022-2023 NATIONAL
PATIENT AMBASSADORS:
MEET KATHERINE
AND PARKER
Every year, Shriners Children’s selects National Patient Ambassadors to represent the healthcare
system’s patients. The ambassadors share their stories of perseverance and the ways Shriners Children’s
has made a difference in their lives. We are honored to have these impressive young people advocating for
our healthcare system.
KATHERINE
PARKER
Katherine, 19, is a student at Northeastern University
in Boston, where she majors in nursing and plays on
the Division 1 soccer team. After a devastating car
accident in 2019, however, she wasn’t sure she’d make
it to this point.
The fiery crash left Katherine with third- and fourthdegree
burns on her lower left leg and burns on her
right calf and thigh. She was taken to a local hospital,
then transferred to Shriners Children’s Boston. She
underwent emergency surgery to save her leg from
amputation and was hospitalized for a month. During
that time, Katherine had six surgeries and procedures
and worked at physical and occupational therapy daily.
A soccer player since she was 3, Katherine had
committed to playing at Northeastern University
when she was just 15. To help Katherine achieve
her athletic goals and get back to playing the sport
she loves, Shriners Children’s therapists focused on
mobility, endurance, strength and range of motion.
After transitioning to outpatient care, Katherine has
returned for laser surgery three times.
Inspired to give back, Katherine has organized
donation drives in her community and is eager
to serve as a National Patient Ambassador for the
healthcare system. “When everything seems to be
going wrong, look for the good things that came out
of it,” Katherine said. “For me, it was the people I met
throughout my journey.”
Parker was 10 when his life changed forever. In the
car on the way to school, Parker’s mom, Sharonda,
had a seizure and lost consciousness. “When Parker
realized something was wrong, he unbuckled his
seatbelt and got to the front to take over the wheel,”
Sharonda said. Her son’s courageous action helped
steer them away from oncoming traffic before
crashing. “He saved our lives.”
Among other serious injuries, Parker suffered a badly
broken ankle. When he learned that his leg would
need to be amputated due to the injury, the athletic
youth was devastated.
Three months later and feeling hopeless, Parker
became a patient at Shriners Children’s Greenville,
where a skilled team began working to help Parker get
back to participating in the activities he loves. He was
fitted with a prosthetic leg designed for comfortable
support and lots of physical activity.
Now 13, “Parker is as strong as ever,” said Sharonda. “He
rides bikes and four-wheelers with his friends. He plays
basketball on his middle school team. He perseveres
with a positive outlook. Shriners Children’s helped
break the chains off Parker, and now he’s limitless!”
Parker said he is pleased to be a National Patient
Ambassador, “because I can give back a small portion
to Shriners Children’s, which has given me a great deal
of my life back.”
To learn more about Shriners Children’s, please visit shrinerschildrens.org.
© 2022 SHRINERS CHILDREN’S TM OSJUL22IO2N
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Ill. Sir Joe Hagan
throws out the first pitch
Rajah Shrine Night
at the Fightin’ Phils
Photography by Bill Quinn, Sam Ellis
Greg Miller, John Grumbein and Don Heimbecker
relaxing before the game
Scott Miller with Bill Quinn
who is shouldering arms Mic & Beth Frey with Ron Rapp, PP
Color Guard marching on field
led by Color Sergeant Richard Abdu
Ill. Sir addressing
the fans
Greg Lewis, PP,
introducing the Divan
Fan Cam covering Rajah activities on the field
Ill. Sir Joe with
team mascot Buckey Beaver
The Rajah Color Guard - Scott Miller and
Richard Abdu are just outside the picture
The Chanters joined by the Rajah Divan and led by Kraig Leiby, PP,
sing the National Anthem before the game
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Rev. David
Newhart
THE CHAPLAIN’S STUDY
“Simon Peter replied, ‘You are the Christ, the Son of the living God’” Matt. 19:16
We are often excited about the out-of-the-ordinary events that happen in scripture. The story of
Jesus walking on the water is the favorite of many people. Here God reveals His Son to us in this most
extraordinary way and yet we miss the point of the story. I’m sure that most of us don’t remember that not
only did Jesus walk on water, but Peter did as well. The story is really about Peter and his faith relationship
with Jesus.
What happens to Peter as he walks on the water is that he is surrounded by the wind and the waves and
loses sight of his Lord and God. That is when Peter begins to sink. While he is looking at the Lord, he is
fine but then he gets caught up in the chaos around him and cries out, “Lord save me.” Then Jesus reaches
down and takes his hand and they walk together to the safety of the boat. Peter’s faith was okay until he was
distracted by the wind and wave and that is what often happens to us.
This is a true image of our own relationship with God as we often fall away because of the chaos around
us. We are caught up in all the trials of life and lose track of Jesus our Lord and God and then we sink and all we need to do is call
out, “Lord save me.” Jesus will reach down and bring us to safety.
In the opening verse, Peter is replying to the question asked by Jesus, “Who do you say that I am?” Would we say along with
Peter, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God”? Or would we just not answer?
We dream the impossible dream of the fulfillment of the kingdom of God in our midst but forget the cost of that kingdom to God
and His Son. If we realize the fulfillment of God’s kingdom is the life and death and resurrection of His Son, then we can continue
in the faith that has been given to us. It is through that faith that we continue to live and love and serve the one True God.
Peter expressed himself from those things he had been taught: Jesus is the Christ, he is the Son of the living God. It is our pride
that often gets in the way. We want to be in charge and be self-sufficient and that is the opposite of faith. Faith is the uniqueness of
letting God be God. When we try to be God ourselves, we go against everything that we are taught. Original sin is the unwillingness
to let God be God. That is still our sin. That is the sin we must confess to Jesus, that is why we must cry to Him, “Lord save me.”
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Obituaries
CHARLES I. FAIR, SR.
WERNERSVILLE
DIED: JUNE 13, 2022
HAROLD B. GARLAND
BETHLEHEM
DIED: JULY 29, 2022
MELVIN KAPLAN
FLORIDA
DIED: FEBRUARY 21, 2020
DONALD B. LYNN, SR.
DOWNINGTOWN
DIED: SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
JEFFREY R. MOGEL
SINKING SPRING
DIED: SEPTEMBER 10, 2022
JOEL “DICK” R. STRUNK
READING
DIED: JULY 17, 2022
RICHARD H. WININGS
READING
DIED: AUGUST 25, 2022
Lost
In
The
Desert
The last known address in our
records is listed below. If anyone
knows the whereabouts of the
following Nobles, please contact
Les A. Werley, Recorder, or
Anne-Marie at the Administration
Office, 610-916-9000.
J. EUGENE ASTHEIMER
P.O. BOX 498
FREDERICK, PA 19435-0498
MICHAEL A. SCHAEFFER
219 W. MAIN STREET 2A
FLEETWOOD, PA 19522
CHARLES P. SMITH
273 TRIPLE CREEK TRL
MOCKSVILLE, NC 27028
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Rajah Shrine
P.O. Box 40 , Blandon, PA 19510
Vol 80 Oct.-Nov. 2022 No. 6
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1
Concert Band
Car Club Car
Show
POTE’S TRIP
CALENDAR
DAY MTG.
2023
Carbon S.C. Car
Show
Dance Band
Caravaners -
Rajah
Noble Riders
30
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
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Board of
Directors
Chanters
Columbus Day
Halloween
Oriental Band
LOH - Exec &
Stated
Carbon S.C.
Directors Staff
Rajah Ladies
Lehigh S.C.
Cedars
String Band
Anglers
Lehigh S.C. Ron
Neimeyer Golf
Outing
BINGO-
(Shriners)
Lancaster S.C.
BINGO-
(Anglers)
OCTOBER 2022
Bethlehem S. C.
Rajah S.C.
Provost Guard
Spaghetti
Dinner
Carbon S.C. Car
Show
Noble Riders
Margaritaville
Ladies Night
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Motor Corps Provost Guard Mounted Patrol Caravaners - Caravaners - Caravaners -
Brandywine S.C. North Penn S.C. Rajah
Rajah
Rajah
SETUP FOR DIVAN LADIES
BINGO-
LADIES JEWELRY
(Chanters)
JEWELRY SHOW
Cedars
SHOW
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Lebanon S.C.
Clowns
Chanters
Rajah
Bulletin
Board
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Membership
Mtg. - 6:30 PM
Units/Clubs -
7:30 PM
Calendar
Day Meeting
October 9
Divan Ladies
Jewelry Show
October 22
Schuylkill S.C.
Cedars
Tin Lizzies
BINGO-
(Legion))
Bingo Every
Thursday
Pote’s
Testimonial
November 20
POTE’S TRIP -
CONNECTICUT
CAMEOS
Carbon S.C.
Halloween Party
Office Closed
Thanksgiving
Nov. 24 - 25
Congratulations on the
100 th Anniversary of the
International Order
of the
Rainbow for Girls
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5
Fall Back to
Standard Time
Oriental Band
Anglers
Directors Staff
Lehigh S.C.
Rajah Ladies
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Board of
Directors
LOH - Exec &
Stated
Carbon S.C.
String Band
Schuylkill S.C.
Cedars
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
27 28 29 30
BINGO-
(Shriners)
Lancaster S.C.
BINGO-
(Anglers)
Hospital Service
11 AM - Complex
BINGO-
(Chanters)
NOVEMBER 2022
Bethlehem S. C.
Rajah S.C.
Veteran’s Day
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
Concert Band Chanters Provost Guard Mounted Patrol Tin Lizzies
LADIES
Brandywine S.C. North Penn S.C.
LUNCHEON
POTE'S
TESTIMONIAL
Noble Riders
Motor Corps
Lebanon S.C.
Clowns
Chanters
Cedars
Membership
Mtg. - 6:30 PM
Units & Clubs -
7:30 PM
NO BINGO
Office Closed
Thanksgiving
Office Closed
Carbon S.C.
Basket Raffle