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Divan

Divan & Official Family for 2024

Elected Divan - 2024

 

POTENTATE

Donald Heimbecker, Potentate

Donald G. Heimbecker
Lady Carol

 

CHIEF RABBAN

Ronald L. Szapacs, Chief Rabban

Ronald L. Szapacs
Lady Lois

ASSISTANT RABBAN

John Grumbein, Assistant Rabban

John K. Grumbein
Lady Sharon

HIGH PRIEST & PROPHET

Gregory T. Miller  High Priest Prophet Medium

Gregory T. Miller
Lady Sharon

 

ORIENTAL GUIDE

Jon R. Schneider, Oriental Guide Medium

Jon R. Schneider
Lady Kathryn

TREASURER

Ron Rapp, PP Treasurer

Ronald F. Rapp
Lady Rosie

RECORDER

Les Recorder, Recorder

Les A. Werley
Lady Jane

 

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Left to Right: Ill. Sir Ronald F. Rapp P.P., Treasurer;
Jon R. Schneider, Oriental Guide;
Ronald L. Szapacs, Chief Rabban;
Donald G. Heimbecker, 2024 Potentate;
John K. Grumbein, Assistant Rabban;
Gregory T. Miller, High Priest & Prophet
Les A. Werley, Recorder
 
Appointed Officers - 2024
 
 

1ST CEREMONIAL MASTER

Dennis B. Guignet

Lady Karen

Dennis B. Guignet, 1st Ceremonial Master 

2ND CEREMONIAL MASTER

Open Office

 

MARSHAL


Garrett M. Newhartz

Lady Katelyn 

Garrett M. Newhartz, Marshal

 
Appointed Trustees - 2024
 

 

William A. Remo, Jr., P.P
Lady Gail 

Tarzan Hall
Lady Rachel

Dennis R. Snoke
Lady Lou Ann

Dwayne G. Miller 
Lady Karen

Bruce D. Dengler
Lady Marian

Keary G. Bortz
Lady Sheila

 

    Elected Emeritus Officers

 

Solicitor Emeritus Martin J. Karess, Esquire Lady Lorraine
Donor Relations Chairman Emeritus L. Donald Loos, Jr. Lady Barbara
Trustee Emeritus William R. Clements  
Trustee Emeritus Terry L. Hulsizer Lady Ruth Ann
Webmaster Emeritus Michael J. Huck Lady Pat
Goodwill Ambassador Emeritus William A. Quinn Lady Barbara
Rajah News Editor Emeritus Jere C. Lesher, PP Lady Susie
CPA Emeritus Prem N. Puri Lady Asha
Fraternal Endowment Fund Chairman Emeritus L. Donald Loos, Jr. Lady Barbara
Recorder Emeritus Joseph J. Hagan, Sr., PP

Lady Joyce

Assistant Parade Marshal Emeritus D. David Turner

Lady Joan

Hospital Ambassador Emeritus Paul W. Shaw Lady Donna
Trustee Emeritus William E. Trusty  
Goodwill Ambassador Emeritus Harold H. Kohl Lady Ann
Goodwill Ambassador Emeritus George W. Young

Lady Carol

Trustee Emeritus Dennis R. Snoke Lady Lou Ann
Special Event Coordinator Emeritus Joel M. Franco Lady Carmine
Trustee Emeritus William A. Remo, Jr., PP Lady Gail
Trustee Emeritus Tarzan Hall Lady Rachel
Chaplain Emeritus Rev. David C. Newhart  
Public Relations Chairman Emeritus Gregory J. Lewis, PP Lady Joan
Colonel/Parade Marshal Emeritus Michael J. Quinn Lady Anne
Treasurer Emeritus Ronald F. Rapp, PP Lady Rosie

 

Potentates Appointments

Solicitor Jon A. Swartz, Esq.  
Chaplain Rev. David C. Newhart  
Asst. Chaplain Rev. Robert A. Witmyer Lady Michele
Captain of the Guard Carl G. "Mic" Frey Lady Beth
Outer Guard Terrance L. Swingholm Lady Harvene
Goodwill Ambassador Harold H. Kohl Lady Ann
Goodwill Ambassador George W. Young Lady Carol
Goodwill Ambassador Kraig W. Leiby, PP Lady Janet
Goodwill Ambassador Marvin J. Miller, PP Lady Marie
Goodwill Ambassador Michael J. Zerbe, PP Lady Susie
Hospital Ambassador Kenneth V. Flynn Lady Sherri
Membership Co-Chairman Ronald L. Szapacs      Lady Lois
Membership Co-Chairman John K. Grumbein Lady Sharon
Public Relations Chairman Gregory J. Lewis, PP Lady Joan
Donor Relations Chairman         
Hospital Crusade Chairman Sam Ellis Lady Kay
Rajah News Editor Sam Ellis Lady Kay
Chief Photographer William A. Quinn Lady Barbara
Photographer Carl G. "Mic" Frey Lady Beth
Photographer Dennis R. Snoke Lady Lou Ann
Colonel/Parade Marshal Michael J. Quinn Lady Anne
Pilgrimage Chairman Ronald F. Rapp,  PP Lady Rosie
Bingo Steward Carl G. "Mic" Frey Lady Beth

 

Potentates Ceremonial Appointments

Dramatic Director    Dennis G. Royer Lady Stefanie
Ceremonial Director Ronald L. Szapacs Lady Lois

 

Potentates Personal Aides

Potentate’s Chief Aide Dennis B. Guignet Lady Karen
     
Potentate’s Personal Aide Dale E. Bortz Lady Beverly
Potentate's Personal Aide Carl G. "Mic" Frey Lady Beth
Potentate's Personal Aide Tarzan Hall Lady Rachel
Potentate’s Personal Aide     Harold H. Kohl Lady Ann
Potentate's Personal Aide Dwayne G. Miller Lady Karen
Potentate's Personal Aide Dale E. Reinert Lady Linda

 

Philadelphia Shriners Hospital

Hospital Board Member James Atkins, Jr. Lady Renee
Hospital Board Associate Member William C. Grimley Lady Anne
Hospital Board Member Emeritus George Skaff, DDS Lady Jamila
Hospital Board Chairman Emeritus Jon A. Swartz, Esq.  

 

MASA Association Officers

MASA Secretary-Treasurer & Past President Ronald R. Klee, Jr., PP Lady Kathy
President MASA Band Association Wayne R. Grace Lady Lynn
Vice-President MASA Band Association Thomas L. Shugar Lady Deborah
Second Vice-President MASA Band Association Bryan D. Snyder Lady Judithanne
Lieutenant Colonel MASA Provosts Guard Jared R. Kichline, PP Lady Kim
First Vice-President MASA Chanters Lynn G. DeTurk Lady Naomi
Secretary MASA Chanters David R. DeTurk Lady Danielle 
First Vice-President MASA Oriental Band Jared R. Kichline, PP Lady Kim
Secretary/Treasurer of MASA Oriental Band John K. Grumbein Lady Sharon
1st Lt. Commander MASA Legions of Honor Frederick S. Olinick Lady Jan
Adjutant MASA Legions of Honor Barry L. Weisser, PC, PMC  

 

International Association Officers

Mid-Atlantic Ambassador Assoc. of Shrine Oriental Bands John K. Grumbein  Lady Sharon

 

Living Past Potentates

1986 Walter G. M. Schneider Lady Sandra
1988 Howard D. Haws Lady Elizabeth
1989 Ronald F. Rapp Lady Rosie
1992 LeRoy D. Cressy  
1996 Lawrence L. Hafer Lady Elaine
2001 Gregory J. Lewis Lady Joan
2003 William P. Ulrich  
2006 Jere C. Lesher Lady Susie
2007 Laszlo F. Toth Lady Maria
2008 Robert E. Shank Lady Tess
2010 Clyde R. Geist Lady Angie
2011 Ronald R. Klee, Jr. Lady Kathy
2012 William A. Remo, Jr. Lady Gail
2013 Edwin L. Engle Lady Ferne
2014 Thomas V. Conlon, Sr. Lady Brenda
2016 Lawrence S. Bortz, III Lady Barbara
2017 David W. Evans Lady Sarah
2018 Jared R. Kichline Lady Kim
2019 Michael J. Zerbe Lady Susie
2020 Marvin J. Miller Lady Marie
2021 Kraig W. Leiby Lady Janet
2022 Joseph J. Hagan, Sr. Lady Joyce
2023 Duane A. Dellecker Lady Barbara

Pote's Message

 

ILLUSTRIOUS SIR DONALD G HEIMBECKER

Donald Heimbecker, Potentate               

Greetings Illustrious Sirs and the Rajah Family,

Carol and I would like to thank all the units and clubs for the hospitality and support that has been provided to us. We have had a good time with our visitations so far this year. Still have more to go!

The Horse Races and Ladies Night were very well supported, and everyone had a good time. I understand that both functions will be coming back in 2025. Congratulations to all involved.

The Hospital Crusade is on the horizon. Noble Sam Ellis and his committee are doing a fine job of making this a successful campaign. Please help your club or unit at their assigned Redner’s location.

Membership – The first Happy Hour will be on March 22, 2024 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Please pass the word to your fellow nobles and to any Blue Lodge brother. We did secure a few new nobles due to our efforts last year. Hopefully we can continue this trend. Divan is offering to visit and make a presentation at your Blue Lodge. Please let us know if you are interested.

The Meat Bingo is scheduled for May 10, 2024 at the complex. Please see the flyer in this issue for more details. All proceeds go to the general fund.

Our weekly bingo program continues to be successful thanks to the efforts of our clubs and units and the support staff who do this on a weekly basis. Please come out and help us out. No experience necessary. Thanks to all involved.

A shout out to our trustees who dedicate a lot of their spare time to taking care of our complex. They have scheduled a mass clean up day at the complex for May 11, 2024. Please come out and support this endeavor.

Please continue to support the other clubs and units and their functions. Before you know it, we will be in picnic season.

Continued success and health to all!

Don

 

 

 

Restoration

    

     If a Noble loses his membership in the Rajah Shrine due to loss of membership in his Blue Lodge or was suspended for Non-Payment of his Rajah Shrine dues, he must fill out a Restoration Form in order to restore his membership to good standing in the Rajah Shrine.

 

       You can print out a Restoration Form here.

 

       Completely fill out the Restoration Form and send back to the Rajah Shrine Office along with the following:

  • Copy of your current Blue Lodge card.
  • Check made out to "Rajah Shrine"  or  Credit Card info on bottom of Restoration Form.  Please call or e-mail the Rajah Shrine Office for current Restoration Fee.
    610-916-9000 - office@rajahshrine.org

 

SEND ALL INFO TO:       RAJAH SHRINE OFFICE
                                       P O BOX 40
                                       BLANDON PA   19510-0040

 

       After the Rajah Shrine Office receives your completed Restoration form, copy of your current Blue Lodge card and Restoration Fee, you will be put back on the Rolls of the Rajah Shrine!

 



 

Meat Bingo

meat bingo

 

MEAT BINGO

HOSTED BY THE LADIES OF THE DIVAN 

 

FRIDAY, MAY 7TH, 2021

 

RAJAH SHRINE COMPLEX

221 ORCHARD ROAD

READING, PA 19605

 

Doors will open at 5:00 pm  -  Bingo starts at 6:30 pm

Ticket Donation is $20.00

 

Contact Lady Janet Leiby

318 E Wesner Rd, Blandon, PA  19510

 

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO ATTENDED

AND DONATED, MAKING THIS A VERY SUCCESSFUL

FIRST EVER MEAT BINGO AT THE RAJAH SHRINE!!!

 

Pote's Picnic

 ANNUAL POTE'S PICNIC

 Wednesday, August 7th, 2024

RAJAH SHRINE COMPLEX 

221 ORCHARD ROAD
READING, PA   19605

 

2024 DETAILS TO FOLLOW

 

 

 

NEW FOR 2023 - CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT !

GATES OPEN - 11:00 AM

Serving 12:00 NOON to 4:00 PM

CEREMONIAL - 11:30 AM

Serving Clams at 1:00 PM

 NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE GATE !!!
TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE !!! 
 
ADULTS ONLY!
 

Purchase your ticket from a Divan Member OR
the Rajah Shrine Office BEFORE AUGUST 2ND.

Tickets are no longer available to purchase Online!

SHRINE MEMBERS: $45.00 (Purchase Price after July 15th is $50.00)

BLUE LODGE MEMBERS: $50.00 (Purchase Price after July 15th is $55.00)

 

Tickets are NONREFUNDABLE,

unless the event is cancelled by the Rajah Shrine.
 The Picnic goes on RAIN OR SHINE
 
All members of the Rajah Shrine,
other Shrine Temples, 
and Master Masons are invited to attend.
 

All attendees must show a current dues card for admittance.

 

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Corn on the Cob Cheese
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