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From the Pote...
I can’t believe how
time fl ies when you
are enjoying Shrine
events!
Thank you Stewards
for your help and
your time!
Early in July we
June 20th was the
attended the 141st
Ceremonial with a
Imperial session in
Hospital tour for both
Houston, Texas. The
the Candidates and
Divan and LuLu Deltheir Ladies followed
egates attended the
by a Business Meetsessions for four days
ing while the Divan
from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Ladies led an orienta- Illustrious Sir Matthew W. We learned a lot and
Hallowell Potentate 2015
tion for the wives. It
voted on proposals
was a great opportunity for my
for 2016. At Klown competitions
Lady Bobbie and me to review
our own Doug “Finky” Fink took
with them the many LuLu Shrine
second place in make-up, was in
activities, clubs, and units. (Thirthe top five with his single man
teen men became Shriners and
skit, and was again in the top five
were fezzed at the conclusion
joining “Spanky” in the two man
of the event). Please continue to
skit. Congratulations!
encourage membership to your
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Lodge, friends, fellow
workers and family.
At the end of June,
Lady Bobbie and I were
honored to be invited
to the Stewards’ Appreciation Dinner. This
unit works behind the
scenes to add to the success of Shrine events.
September/October 2015
2015 DIVAN
Potentate . . . . . .Matthew W. Hallowell
Chief Rabban. . . . . . . . Joseph S. Rocco
Assistant Rabban . . . . . . .Zalig H. Stein
High Priest & Prophet. .Douglas H. Fink
Oriental Guide . . . . . . . . . Gerald I. Jay
Treasurer . . . . . . . . . Hugh J. McGinniss
Recorder . . . . . . Joel H. Brookstein, P.P.
LuLu Shrine
Trip Night 2016
Thursday October 8th
2015 at 1:00 pm
LuLu Shrine
MerryMac Room.
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The Voice of LuLu
From the Desk of the Recorder
Well here it is the end of July. Another Circus is
in the books, we are back from Imperial & getting
ready for the Rodeo. Imperial was interesting this
year. This was the fi rst time I have ever stayed at the
Imperial hotel.
It was a large, beautiful facility & it had a walkway
to the convention center. The convention center was
the size of three or four football fields & naturally we
were at the far end for our meetings. All the competitions were held in the center on the fi rst floor.
The horses, cycles, mini-cars, clowns all had
their separate rooms for their competitions. I hate
to give Finky a bigger head then he already has but
he & Spanky took home (3) competition awards.
Congrats guys.
Now for the sessions. For the most part the items
being voted on in the Call were non-descript. Item
#1 in the call was a raise in the per capita tax from
$15.00 to $30.00. Imperial was pretty smart in the
way they did this. They told the voting delegates that
if this item did not pass they would have to cut their
funding for Imperial Sessions.
That means their transportation, rooming, their
wife’s attendance would be cut or eliminated. That
item passed, so in 2016 LuLu dues will go from $105.00
to $125.00. Temple Dispensations & Charters fees
were raised.
Moslah & Saladin Shriners now elect members
based on a written ballot if the candidate receives
51% of the vote. The Imperial Potentate can allow
a Temple to change location of its annual meeting. There were a few Temples that requested a
change of address because they sold their building
& moved.
A Noble who has demitted from a Temple now only
has to live in the jurisdiction of the Temple he resides
in. (Not the old six months living in that Oasis) Aad
& Kem Shriners jurisdiction issue in Minnesota was
defeated. The other jurisdiction issues were passed.
Hikmat Shriners in Brazil is our newest
Temple. The Imperial “Oversite Committee” had a long
discussion & the article was amended to have the
chairman serve (1) yr. & no Imperial officers or
2
Trustees may serve
on that committee.
That amended article
passed.
If anyone wants to
see the full version
of the Call, it is in my
office. If you are bored
& want to read some
very interesting items
stop by & be my guest.
Here are the locations
for the next (5)
Imperials:
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
Joel H. Brookstein PP
Recorder
Tampa, Fl.
Daytona, Fl.
Daytona, Fl.
Nashville, Tn.
Kansas City, Ks.
Board of Trustees Chairman Doug Maxwell lost
his re-election bid to Imperial Sir Dale Staussfor Board Chairman. Lastly, on a sadder note, the
Imperial Captain of the Guard Joseph Savaglio
of Kismet Shriners, Long Island, NY resigned his
position. I knew Joe when he served on the Philadelphia Hospital Board. After (2) years running & then
(2) years on the Imperial line, it is a shame to see
that happen.
Sunday, 7/26, was “Christmas in July” at the
Hospital. If this was not the largest contingent of
bikes it had to be the closest. I know they had over
500 registered riders.
This year also had the largest group of children
present. It was nice to see LuLu by far had the most
Nobles & ladies in attendance. The Divan was well
represented with Joe Rocco, Doug Fink, Jerry Jay,
Hugh McGinniss, myself & before I forget all those
Divan ladies were also in attendance & helping out.
There were also a lot of clowns & even better
were their wives in costume. Donna O’Hara Lewis,
Charmaine Lutz & Lyn Mauer. Jackie Blum came up
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From The Pote continued
The Family Picnic was held two days after we returned from Houston.
Then on July 16th the Divan, our Ladies, and LuLu’s Hospital Board
Representatives attended the Expanded Board Day at our Shiner’s Hospital for Children, Philadelphia. We were addressed by the new Administrator, Chief of Staff, and other department managers who updated us
on advancements at the Hospital.
As soon as I fi nish writing this article, Lady Bobbie and I are packing
our bags and are joining 41 others for the LuLu Potentate’s trip to Rapid
City, South Dakota – 9 days of Western adventures. Hee Haw – here
we come!
My Lady Bobbie and I have been pleased to attend the Balls of two
of our counterparts at Irem Shrine in Wilkes Barre, PA and Nur
Shrine in Wilmington, Delaware. We are looking forward in the fall
to join the Potentate of Crescent Shrine in N.J. at his Ball. It really is a
busy year.
Shortly after our return from out West Allah Temple No. 28 Daughters of the Nile will be hosting the Supreme Queen’s visit. The Divan
members will be joining them for a reception dinner following their
ceremony.
CONTENTS
From The Pote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
From the Desk of the Recorder . . . 2-4
Birthdays for September/October. . . 5
For The Ladies of LuLu Shrine . . . . . . 6
LuLu Ladies Luncheon . . . . . . . . . 7
Honoring First Lady Bobbie Hallowell
Join Chief Rabban Joe Rocco and . . . 8
Lady Joy on Wonders of Italy Trip
Casino Night Fund-Raiser . . . . . . 10
LuLu Welcomes The New Year . . . . 10
Picnic & Bazar in July . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
by Ray Fegley
Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
LuLu Mounted Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Fall is Upon Us
LuLu Motor Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Letter from Father Lolk. . . . . . . . . . . 14
Legion of Honor Trip To . . . . . . . 16
The Tomb of The Unknowns
Longaberger Baskets . . . . . . . . . 17
Designer Handbag Bingo
Beef & Beer Comedy Night . . . . 18
Wow — who said that the Shrine “goes dark” in the summer?? But,
starting up again in September, the clubs and units will be back on
their monthly schedules. Of course, the lead off to this is MASA in
Virginia Beach, VA.
Our 16th annual charity Golf Outing will be held at Pinecrest Country Club on September 21st. Have fun playing golf, enjoying dinner
and raising funds for our great cause, supporting our Hospital system!
A stated Business Meeting will be held on September 30th. Mark
your calendar!
I would like to thank all LuLu Nobles and their Ladies whose teamwork helps toward our goal of providing care for the children. Your
efforts exemplify “Love to the Rescue”.
Yours in the Faith,
Matthew W. Hallowell
2015 Potentate, LuLu Shrine
Yacht Club at Cruising Speed! . . 19
The Black Camel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Fall Benefit Concert . . . . . . . . . . 21
History of The Shrine . . . . . . . . . 22
Ocean City Weekend
Antique Gun Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
at LuLu Shrine
Bucks County Shrine Club . . . . . 24
Keeping Our Ors in the Water
Walk for Love Event Information . . . 26
Walk for Love Funding Levels. . . . . . 27
LuLu’s House of Horrors . . .Back Cover
Visit our website often to
stay informed of the latest
news and upcoming events:
www.lulushriners.org
Or go to our
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Code by taking
a picture with a
smart phone
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From the Desk of the Recorder continued
to me to say hello & at fi rst I had no idea who she
was since she had her clownette costume on. For us
who are not clowns (yeah I know) don’t act surprised
when people like me have no idea who you are.
There were also a few Past Potentates present;
Bill Adamson & Kate, Gary Davis & Cheryl, Roy
Knauth & Manny Iglesias. Lastly we had two brand
new Nobles who attended, Bruce Gaskey & Steve
Cohen. These are the kind of Nobles we always look
for. They have the energy & enthusiasm that the
Shrine needs.
They are interested in reviving the Shepherds, so
if you guys that were in the Shepherds can get a hold
of them & maybe the other Nobles who just joined we
can get the Shepherds back in business.
At the last Hospital Board meeting we had a
doctor speak to us about cleft lip palate repair along
with facial reconstruction. I always thought that I
knew what cleft lip repair entailed. Let me tell you he
showed cases that I never would have dreamed would
be able to have the result he showed. He explained all
the other medical services that would be needed &
the list was quite extensive. They do this type of work
in the Chicago Hospital but if we decide to bring this
into our hospital I am quite sure we would become
the leader in the country for this type of surgery. Don’t
forget that Board meetings are the third Thursday of
the month except for December. You can attend any
committee meetings that day & also attend the Board
meeting at 10:30. Some just come for the breakfast
& lunch.
The building search committee chairman Barry
VanRensler met with representatives of ECRI to
iron out some of the issues that Barry had with the
preliminary paper work. More info as we get it.
We will be hosting a “Walk” for the hospital on
October 3rd. hopefully we will get some TV coverage
for this event. It would be great to have the facility
advertised so maybe we can acquire more rentals.
We will walk twice around the building & parking lot
which equals a mile. If you can’t walk don’t worry,
come out & show your support. The hospital will have
vendors & a lot of surprises. Registration is $25.00 &
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you will receive a “Tee Shirt”. Come & meet some of
the children from the hospital. It will be a fun day.
Lastly, if you are not part of the Wednesday work
crew or the office staff please do not touch the equipment in the building or in the arena area that does not
concern you. We have had issues with people turning
equipment on & off. The last & most costly situation
was someone shut off the power to the refrigerator in
the Stewards booth.
The people from the Brazilian Rodeo moved our
fries to that refrigerator. Since someone turned the
power off, all the fries were ruined & let me tell you
the smell would knock you over. After we get the fries
out, we have to pay Waste Management to remove the
refrigerator & then we have to buy the Stewards a
new refrigerator.
Someone also called the Fire Marshall to check the
seating the Brazilians installed in the arena. After
speaking to Doug & Don, we decided to remove that
seating area. Also I do not as of yet, what will happen
with the fence installed around the haunted house. I
was informed it is too high & too close to the street.
Lastly the new large propane tanks will probably
need concrete pads & bollards placed around them.
More info on these items later.
Hopefully everyone is enjoying their summer.
Stay cool.
Remember if I can be of any assistance, do not
hesitate to call. I’m in the directory.
Joel Brookstein P.P. Recorder
Secretary, Board of Governors
September 2015
Roland C. Angle
Steven R. Arch
John C. Bacon, Jr.
Robert W. Bailey
Michael Bartholetti
John A. Bauhof, Sr.
Harold F. Bernhardt, Jr.
Nicholas A. Blanck
Edward D. Blum
Wallace D. Breder
Jorge E. Bruniard
Kevin F. Carroll
John N. Chanda
Michael Clancy
David F. Clark
Michael V. Clinger
Mark Y. Cohen
Thomas R. Collins
Shane R. Couturier
Robert J. Crotts
Kenneth Curtiss
Marvin A. Cunningham
Edward L. Dence
John C. Deskiewicz
Charles R. Dipuppo
Benny J. Doman
Edward J. Donnelly
James J. Dowling
William L. Eliasson
William F. Englehart
Kenneth E. Farabee
Richard J. Farina, Sr.
Ronald Fasano
Earl L. Ferguson
Justin A. Fisher
Louis B. Foglia
Vernon D. Follin
Karl P. Forsberg
Alfred M. Gillette
Harvey L. Goldberg
Charles T. Graham
Harold C. Green
Earl J. Harris
Robert D. Hasday
Alfred E. Hawthorne
Richard A. Heath
Joseph E. Hermes
Rodney C. Hildebrand
Henry P. Hoagland, Jr.
Kenneth W. Hornberger, Jr.
Ronald J. Houseknecht
William R. Hower
Michael F. Imperial
Michael E. Jaspan
Uldis Kalnins
Charles H. Kassebohm
James N. Katsaounis
Erwin P. Kaucher
Kenneth W. Kirkpatrick
Roland Knaak
Roy L. Knauth
Charles E. Lankert
Marvin R. Levy
Walter J. Lojeski
John T. Loughran, Jr.
Alfred R. Lund
Anthony A. Maddonni
Carlo P. Malantonio, Jr.
Edward L. Malantonio
Scott W. Malantonio
Dr. Michael J. Mandarino
Edmond F. Margerum, Jr.
Clifford J. McCloskey
Michael D. McKee
Gerald McLaughlin
Robert D. Mervine
Glenn G. Miller
George Monaghan
Harold J. Myers
Robert E. Myers
Sean P. O’Laughlin
Michael A. Pale
Harry Paravicini
Nicholas Perrupato
Davis G. Phelps, Jr.
Michael I. Phillips
Charles M. Pierro
Richard W. Plummer
Gary M. Portnoy
Fred Powlus, Sr.
Steven Pribis, Jr.
William A. Pruitt
William S. Rees
Robert A. Reinecke
Raymond A. Reitz
Stephen R. Rementer
Horace F. Richter, Jr.
Wallace Frederick Richter
Joseph S. Rocco
Irvin Saltzman
Gary G. Samples
Jonathan Self
Dominic Serratore
Norman E. Miller, Jr.
Samuel T. Miller
Sean A. Miller
Herbert Millstone
James W. Murray
Charles R. Nebel
Kenneth W. Nelson
Erwin Novak
Raymond T. Pearson, Jr.
Harry J. Peppel
Mark J. Perlman
Robert E. Pletcher
Albert D. Polekoff
Joseph D. Pugles
Gary N. Read
Richard M. Reber
William G. Rech
Edward J. Rempfer
Barry W. Van Rensler
Christopher A. Ricciuti
Harry R. Richardson
Aaron S. Richman
Eugene H. Rifkind
Edward H. Roberts
Jay C. Rosen
Steven S. Ryave, MD.
Frank M. Schoendorfer
Charles W. Schubert
Glen R. Scott, DO.
James A. Shillingford
Larry Shipper
Roy A. Smith
William J. Sommers, III
Frank J. Spoltore
Gilbert Stein
Joseph Stern
Francis I. Stewart, Jr.
Ronald E. Thompson
Peter Vanderspek
John A. Vautier
Arno C. Vorwerk
Carl D. Wade
George G. Walker, Jr.
George C. Walters, Jr.
Robert Wellington
Leon Werb
Harry H. Wright
John E. Wright
Robert T. Wrigley
Charles R. Young
William G. Young, Jr.
Ronald R. Zeigenfuse
Michael J. Sherlock
John P. Shubert
Ray Small
Donald E. Smith
George A. Smith
James W. Snively
Phillip F. Speth
Michael Spletzer
Keanneard L. Steigelman
Arthur I. Steinberg
Daniel Stewart
James J. Stotz
Robert C. Trader, Jr.
Charles W. Treen, Jr.
Ronald W. Tull
Vitor A. Vicente
Wayne H. Watson
Scott D. Weisser
Carroll R. Wentz, Jr.
Frederick C. Zaberer, Jr.
October 2015
Ellis C. L. Adams
Randall Aiken
Donald R. Alcorn
James M. Anderson
Robert Anderson
James A. Armenti
Paul J. Arost
Albert C. Bailey, Jr.
David J. Baskin
James R. Bauer
Wallace B. Beaton, III
Richard R. Beddow, Jr.
W. C. Biehl
David J. Bittner
Stuart I. Blitz
Kenneth C. Blood
Robert E. Boeckle
Kevin S. Bonney, Sr.
Raymond N. Bracken
Thomas R. Brady
Donald W. Brown, III
Robert M. Bucks
Leroy D. Cartwright
Bruce L. Castor, Jr.
Dale W. Champlin, Jr.
Frank W. Charlton, Jr.
Michael C. Chaykowski
Robert J. Chepress
Martin Chernek, Jr.
Howard R. Cohen
Milton E. Coll
Christopher J. Collins, Sr.
Thomas B. Corey
Albert R. Cortese, Jr.
James R. Coulon
Gary D. Cozens
Winfield S. Culp
Stanley Czarnecki, Jr.
Lawrence P. Czlapinski
A.J. D’arcy
Kenneth E. Davidson
Robert E. Deddy
George E. DeJager
Philip H. DeLuca
Paul G. Van Dervoort
Michael R. Dinich
Richard P. Eiselen
Henry E. Eissler
David E. Elliott
Richard T. Endrick
Frank P. Fatiga
Perry J. Ferrara, Jr.
Robert J. Frantz
Joel Frederick
Henry G. Gabel
Harry Gaber
Michael John Gallagher
Peter Gergo
Franks W. Gerhart
Richard P. Getts
Matthew Giacobbe
Harry R. Glaeser
Louis a. Golin
David G. Gorbey
Jeffrey S. Greene
Joseph M. Grey
Benjamin F. Griscom, IV
Clifton H. Hamilton, III
Robert Happold
William D. Hartman
Wilson M. Heath
Walter D. Heckrote
George E. Heinly, Jr.
George R. Henderson
Michael F. Houck, Sr.
Richard S. Houpt
Donald W. Hubler
Leon Kalemkerian
Edward Katchur
Barry M. Kauffmann
Francis M. King, IV
Richard F. Kirchner
Myron L. Klein
Richard A. Kuc
Omur Kulahli
R. J. Lamontagne
Earl W. Laney
Brian P. Lanoza
Lawrence W. Leaver
Richard R. Love
William E. Marion, Jr.
Benjamin R. Marley
Walter A. Marshall
Frank A. Mayer, Jr.
Jonathan P. McSurdy
Ronald E. Meredith
Robert D. Mervine, III
William H. Metz
Leo T. Middlemiss, Jr.
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For the Ladies of LuLu Shrine
Have you ever wondered why sometimes you read
articles in the FEZ that are somewhat after the fact?
That’s because articles are due to the office one month
prior to the next FEZ. And that is also why there are
flyers for upcoming events several months in advance
in the FEZ. So, at this writing, it is still July. I’d like to
re-cap some past events.
The 141st Imperial Session was held in early July
in Houston, Texas. While the men were in sessions in
the Convention Center, we Ladies took a bus trip to
Galveston to tour the Shriners Hospital for Children,
Galveston where they treat children with burns. We
got to see a “bit” of Texas on the way because it was a
one hour ride from Houston. The tour of the hospital
was fascinating, and we saw fi rsthand the latest techniques in burn treatment and rehabilitation. Of course
we Ladies also enjoyed shopping in the Marketplace in
the Convention Center and some of us had our picture
taken with a “mega”Fezzy. Although our Nobles were
busy most of the time, we Ladies were invited to the
Pageant and Installation, the Ladies Luncheon (and
entertained by two terrific comediennes), the presentation of the Imperial’s Lady’s program for this year,
and the Public Relations program that introduced the
Shrine Children Ambassadors for this coming year.
On our fi nal evening we all enjoyed a performance by
the Texas Tenors. You might remember them as the
winners of America’s Got Talent from six years ago.
Wasn’t the Family Picnic fun?? More than 130 adults
and children attended, and there was something for
everyone. The Stewards provided us with oodles of
food---hotdogs and hamburgers cooked outside on the
grill plus lots of extras — salads, baked beans, corn on
the cob and water ice. The Philadelphia Zoo held a 45
minute show for the children who learned about the
animals and were able to touch many. Thanks to the
Mounted Guard there were four horses to provide rides
for children and adults alike. Ladies Auxiliaries provided baked goods and beautiful raffle baskets. Each
child received a gift. But some thought the highlight of
the day was their opportunity to sink Oriental Guide
Gerry Jay and Potentate Matt Hallowell into the dunk
tank. It was very entertaining! Keep in mind that this
annual event is open, not only to Shriners’ families,
but also to your friends and neighbors. The more
the merrier!
Want to “make a difference” for LuLu Shrine and also
for yourself? The Rodeo is coming in September with
fun for all ages. Volunteers are always welcomed at the
many midway booths. If you have a free day to help
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out, just show up at the
trailer by the arena and
someone will give you an
assignment.
And volunteering is also
encouraged at the Haunted
House which begins in
October. Have you ever been dressed as a spook and
scared someone? Take it from me, it is a lot of fun! The
fi rst time I volunteered I was a “dead person” in the
cemetery and found it difficult not to smile and break
out of my role when unsuspecting visitors screamed at
me! There are lots of costumes, masks, wigs, hats, and
makeup. Although the planners appreciate knowing in
advance who will be “acting”, there is always room for
those who show up.
Hopefully, by now, your Noble has been sharing the
FEZ and you Ladies have become regular readers.
However, I am concerned when I hear Ladies reply “I
didn’t know about it”. So let’s see if we can improve
communication by implementing an email listing for
you Ladies. LuLu Shrine uses Constant Contact to communicate with the Nobles. The office has agreed to take
the Ladies’ personal email addresses so that you can
receive notices and flyers. If you would like to be on
that list contact Secretary Chrissy Schultz at chrissy@
lulushriners.org or call the office 610-828-9050.
I have been contacted by two Shriner Ladies and we
will plan a weekend tour of the Shriners Hospital for
Children, Philadelphia in September or October. I still
have room for one or two more in my car. Just contact
me at 2215-918-0418 or bobbiehallowell@yahoo.com. if
you would like to join us for a tour!
The First Lady’s starfish pin represents my theme
of “making a difference”. Recently I received a lovely
email from Elaine Bleiber who resides at Masonic Village in Elizabethtown. She had read a recent article of
mine in the FEZ and related this story to me. With her
permission I wanted to share it with you. Her daughter
was the fi rst resident of the Caring Cottage for mentally challenged children at Elizabethtown. Elaine is
now known as The Angel Lady because she began creating and selling angel pins, with the proceeds being
“donated to the cottage so that the ‘kids’ could do things
for which the budget does not provide”. Over the past
eleven years $130,000 has been donated to this cause,
certainly “making a difference” in the lives of others.
Bobbie Hallowell,
First Lady, LuLu Shrine
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Join Chief Rabban, Joe Rocco, and Lady Joy
Oct. 8, 2015, 7:00pm – LuLu Shriners Merrimac Room
To explore with us our “Wonders of Italy” 11-Day Tour - July 17-28, 2016
Our LuLu trip next year will include:
• R/T Bus transfers and luggage handling from LuLu Shriners to
Newark Airport (EWR)
• Non-stop flights between Newark and Venice and Rome and
Newark via United Airlines
• Airline taxes and fuel surcharges
• 10 nights accommodations at the following 4-star hotels:
2 nights La Gare Hotel, Venice (Murano), Italy
4 nights Grand Hotel Francia & Quirinale, Montecatini, Italy
4 nights Massimo D'Azeglio, Rome, Italy
• 10 Breakfasts
• Farmhouse Lunch Tuscany
• 4 Dinners including a Welcome Dinner in Venice and a Farewell
Dinner and Show in Rome
• Glass of wine and water with dinners
• Sightseeing in modern air-conditioned motor coach
• Services of English-speaking professional tour manager from
arrival to departure
• Local professional guides
• Entrance fees per itinerary
• Luggage handling on arrival and departure at each hotel
• Whisper System on tours
Special Features:
• City tours of Venice, Florence
and Rome
• Visits to the hill towns of Lucca,
Siena, San Gimignano &
Orvieto
• Train and boat ride viewing the
spectacular Cinque Terre
National Park in Italian Riviera
• Michelangelo's' David
• Vatican Museums and Sistine
Chapel
• Colosseum and Roman Forum
• Walking tour of monuments of
Rome including Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain
• Many LuLu extras!
COME TO THE TRAVEL NIGHT:
• To learn about and receive special ‘Travel Night ‘Sign Up’ referral
& booking discount offers.
• To enjoy a taste of Italy – ‘Wine & Cheese.’
• Video presentation of some of a few of the stops on our journey.
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couples to sign up!
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CASINO NIGHT
Fundraiser for:
Daughters of the Nile
Allah Temple No 28
A portion of the proceeds will be given to the Daughters of the Nile Foundation for the
benefit of Shriners Hospitals for Children®
October 17, 2015 7-11 PM
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Join your Friends and Nobles
“Ring out the Old – Ring in the New”
December 31, 2015
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Save the Date!
Picnic and Bazaar was held
on Saturday July 11, 2015
Picnic and Bazaar was held on Saturday July 11,
2015. God was good to us as the day was beautiful
inside, and outside of the building. Many thanks to all
those who attended and worked.
Gloria Rogers was the sign in lady, the Stewards
Unit always go all out and above the call of duty. They
are there very early in the morning and afterward
to clean up and cooked outside in the heat. YOU ARE
WONDERFUL.
The food was excellent and plenty of it. I would
also like to thank the Klownz for being there all day
making balloons and the children smile. We also had
music while we ate thanks to Chrissy from the office.
Participating in the bazaar tables were Northeast
Shrine Club with their homemade baked goods, humm-m! Then the Daughters of the Nile, Allah Temple,
(They help support Shriners Hospitals), they gave
away free soft pretzels. Also they were promoting the
CASINO NIGHT AT THE SHRINE. This will be fun.
It will be held on Saturday, October 17, 205 from
7pm - 11PM reservations payable to Allah Temple.
Call Lisa Lee @ 215-887-8042 for prices. Everyone is
welcome.
The next group, Order of the Eastern Star had six
baskets they chanced off. There was a little girl there
that fell in love with the doll in the girl’s basket, and
she won. Happy, Happy, Happy!
The next table was Bucks County Shrine Club. They
chanced off three prizes, a certificate value at $100.00
toward jewelry, movies, and a large basket. The last
table had a lot of items on it. This was the Legion of
Honor Ladies. The wreath was won by Linda Endrick,
she was thrilled to win it.
The Philadelphia Zoo came with animals and
entertained the children and adults alike. Horse rides
were provided for the young and old by The Mounted
Guard. We wish to give a BIG THANK YOU to our
Potentate and First Lady.
They both worked to make this a success. Last but
not least our Potentate and Oriental Guide got very
wet in the DUNK TANK. So brave, but the potentate
forgot his towel. Thanks again Matt for not canceling
this event. You missed a good afternoon if you did
not come.
Noble Ray and Elsie Fegley
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Thursday, September 10, 2015
- Sunday, September 13, 2015
Fall MASA
Thursday, September 17, 2015
Hospital Board Meeting
Saturday, September 19, 2015
Klownz Hospital
Thursday, September 17, 2015
– Sunday, September 20, 2015
Liberty Pro Rodeo
Monday, September 21, 2015
Hospital Golf Outing
@ PineCrest Country Club
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Finance & Divan Meeting
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
LuLu Business Meeting
Thursday, October 8, 2015
2016 Trip Night
Weekend Evenings
October 10, 2015 to October 31, 2015
Haunted House
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
Finance & Divan Meeting
Thursday, October 15, 2015
Hospital Board Meeting
Saturday, October 17, 2015
DON Casino Night
Saturday, November 7
to Sunday November 8, 2015
Antique Arms Show
Sunday, November 8, 2015
LOH Tomb Trip
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Finance & Divan Meeting
Saturday, November 14, 2015
Stewards Comedy Night
Sunday, November 15, 2015
Concert Band Concert
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
2016 Planning Night
Thursday, November 19, 2015
Hospital Board Meeting
Saturday, November 21, 2015
First Lady’s Luncheon
Sunday, November 22, 2015
BCSC Ladies Night
Keep up on dates, calendar updates
daily www.lulushriners.org
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Fall is Upon Us
As you read this article the Mounted will
already be on its way to Virginia Beach to
compete and Parade for LuLu Temple.
We have been practicing
ticing all
spring and summer forr these
events. We have already
dy been
LuLu flag barriers in
the Memorial and
4th of July parades
as well as carrying LuLu’s banner
at Imperial fulfi lling our
purpose of escorting
g the
Potentate. We are continuntinuing our program of every
ery third
Saturday of the month
th as a
Trail Ride followed by a Barn
Party and you now know what
one of our Barn Parties is all about. In July one
such party was on a beautiful Friday afternoon of
taking freshly baled hay and putting it up in the
hay loft give of take about 1,000. Now that’s a lot
of Hay. So if you would like to join us on any third
Saturday, rain date the next day you know Sunday
we are always looking for a few riders and assistants at the Mounted Guard.
Houston in the summer is HOT and this years
Imperial was no exception. Our Mounted Guard
did participate in the Parade but not as we
expected to. Up to one hour before the parade
started we still had glimmer of hope of have
horses but as that glimmer faded Ill Sir’s, Manny,
Billy and I carried LuLu’s Temple Banner through
the parade. It would appear that all the practice
and the hauling of our tack was for note. Can you
believe they could not fi nd horses for us to rent in
Texas! This is only the second time I can remember that the Mounted Guard marched in a parade;
the other time was in 2000 when I was Potentate
in Virginia Beach. With our return from Imperial
the Mounted was there for the LuLu Family picnic
giving rides to all who wanted to say they were on
a horse. On a side note I was elected to President
of International Shrine Horse Patrol and our Drill
Master Ill Sir Bill is planning on taking our own
horses to Tampa Florida next year.
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Now with September upon us we are ready for
the Horse Competition at Mid Atlantic Shrine in
Virginia Beach and we are also changing up a few
things for the Parade. September is
also the b
beginning of our Third
A
Annual Raffle with the
drawing on Election
Night in December.
Remember this is a
true 50/50 so as the
sa
sales increase so do the
prizes
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the w
winner, fi fteen percent
to seco
second and ten percent for
third. Y
Your support is always
appreci
appreciated.
We will continue to carry the Temple’s
Flags this year in the rest of the parades and our
Potentate’s Honor Guard.
The Mounted Guard also is planning on riding
Security at the Rodeo, participating with Zembo’s
trail ride at Gettysburg and working the Haunted
House in October.
The end of the year is not that far away so
remember to mark you calendars for December
5th which is our annual Holiday Party we promise you a great time.
We are sill working on our new program which
we have talked about in the last few issues of the
Fez but not all of kinks have been worked out so
hopefully in our next issue I will be telling you
more about this idea we have.
So as always I will fi nish if you have an interest in horses, own a horse, or have ridden before
our meetings are on the fourth Tuesday of each
month at LuLu Temple in the Mounted Guard
Room at 7:00 , Barn Parties the third Saturday of
every month at Ill Sir Bill’s farm 8:00 am ride time
12:00 clean up time. We hope to see you soon and
again thanks for your support
Roy L. Knauth, Captain
LuLu Motor Unit
I just got off the phone with our President Carl and
he is currently on his national tour with the Flat, no
Old, no Dead, no that’s not either anyway we all know
the second part of the name, what you sit on group and
y
when I spoke to him he is currently
in Rapid City walking around a
Harley Dealership purchasing a
up
sippy-cup. He told me it was a cup
ame
holder but I then asked him if it came
is world
with a straw? Since he is still on this
able to make
wind tour about the U.S. he is unable
the head line for the Fez and I am reporting all the news
of the Motor Unit.
Although we started the year off slowly, you know no
one likes to ride their Bikes in the cold except for our
President. We were once again collecting at the front
gate for our Circus and are planning to do the same
for the Rodeo. Our membership has also increased this
year and our new members are participating in almost
all our activities.
nineteenth year for this event and it was great to see our
Divan up front at the Hospital doors when we arrived.
Again this year we are making plans for our annual
Super Bowl Party and our annual Ladies Night but I will
let Carl give you the details in the
next issue of the Fez. Mean while
w are planning to be at M.A.S.A.
we
co
collecting
for parking at the Rodeo, in
the rrest of this years parades and setting up rresidence in the Hill Billy Shack for
Ho
the Haunted House.
So if you are looking for something to do and have any
interest in things that have wheels and motors we meet
on the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 in the
Motor Unit Room, you know in the basement under the
kitchen. Hope to see you there.
Roy L. Knauth
Secretary
Plan’s were also made again this year for Christmas in
July and we had quite a turn out. Andy and I rode from
the Police Academy but fellow members were already
at the Hospital since they were doing double duty being
members of the Divan or acting as Klownz or greater’s.
It was truly a magnificent site with 517 reported Motor
Cycles in attendance.
Boumi, Crescent, Nur, Rajah and Zembo also participated with LuLu up in the front where we followed
the Centurions through the entire route. It was reported
that over $20,000 was raised this year. This was the
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Questions that Genesis answers
Father Otto Lolk
Chaplain of LuLu
Past Master,
Frankford Lodge 292
215-485-5068
Last time I shared with you
about truth, especially about
biblical truth. I said that truth
is a many splendored thing.
Since we have five sense gates
we all could tell the truth with
five different versions of the
same truth. I gave you a couple
of examples of how this works.
I am now particularly interested in the truth that Genesis
speaks of within the fi rst eleven
chapters.
The bible came into existence
long before the birth of science.
The truth that the bible contains has all five of these
kinds of truths. If one determines that the bible is
going to be fact and fact alone, then one will be faced
with the problem that have made many good thinking people to turn away from the bible. For example,
when Jesus was asked about a question concerning
truth of God, He simply answered by saying: Let me
tell you a story. If one takes the bible literally, one
will miss the truth will all its incredible insights and
revelations and wind up with just facticities. If one
looks at this, that it has to be fact, then you’ll fi nd the
scriptures to be nothing more than legend and tales
that do not bring out any truth whatsoever.
In the fi rst eleven chapters of Genesis we do not have
eye witnesses; there are no TV cameras or reporters hiding behind a tree writing down exactly how
everything happened. What we do have are inspired
stories drawn from the literatures of the near east and
drawn from a lot of other cultures. These are inspired
stories that enable us to answer, from the divine
realty, the basic questions that any thinking human
being is going to ask: what is it to be alive and to be
conscious in our kind of world? Remember these are
the foundational questions and revelatory answers of
what is important of a God who simply wants to bless.
Salvation history proceeds out of a background of a
certain vision of reality. The fi rst eleven chapters tell
us stories and answers to ultimate questions that any
human being is prone to ask, especially if one is a
thinking person. For example the question that has
always perplexed human beings is “why something
and not nothing?” That is “why does anything stand
out of nothingness and exist?” It is asking “why are we
alive and not absolutely nothing?” “Where did all this
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come from?” “Where did I come from?” “What is the
real reason in back of my aliveness?” or “Who am I?”
“What does it mean to be a human being?” “Who are
you?” “Who are we?” These questions are very perennial, significant and profound. Another question that
came to early people and still comes to us: “Why are
human beings so much alike and at the same time so
different?” such as the distinction between males and
females. In other words, what does it mean to be male
and female and why is this so characteristic of the
human race? Other questions from a negative stance
are “Why is there so much suffering when we were
created by a good God?” “Why so much anguish, why
is it so hard? “Why is it so painful for women to give
birth to a baby, or why do we have such a hard time
earning a living?” “Why are there so many confl icts
between humans, and why are there so many calamities such as hurricanes, tornadoes and floods?” “Why
are there so many languages and different cultures
and even religions?”
These are the ultimate questions that ancient as
well as modern people have wondered about. These
questions serve as a kind of background out of which
God comes to a man by the name of Abraham and
said: “I want to bless you and all your descendants
after you and I wish to bless the whole human race
through Abraham because I will bless those who
bless you, Abraham, and I will curse those who curse
you Abraham (so watch out all you Hitler’s and learn
from his cursing of the Jews).
Such inspired stories that we fi nd in the eleven
chapters of Genesis will strive to answer these aforementioned questions and serve as a background for
what God began to do in Abraham and continues to
do through the churches and synagogues in our communities of today.
Allow me to project the next session or two and
fi nd what Genesis is telling us about all the mysteries of our lives. Perhaps we’ll share about how the
two stories you fi nd about the creation of the world in
Genesis, 1and 2, give us some insights to some very
pertinent questions.
The Lord’s blessing be upon you!
The Rev. Fr. Otto Lolk
Chaplain LuLu Temple
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Legion of Honor Trip To The Tomb
of The Unknowns
Since 1929 the Legion of
Honor has traveled to Arlington
National Cemetery to lay a wreath
at the Tomb of the Unknown.
On November 8, LOH will make its 86th consecutive visit to the Tomb. The side trip for the occasion
is to the White House Visitors Center. Arrive by 8
am; departing time for the trip is 08:30 from LuLu
Shriners Merrimack Room. A light breakfast snack and
lunch will be available for pick up. Dinner at Almas
Shrine in Washington is included. Reservations are
now open. Since this trip is an open to everyone, get
your reservation in early. Cost: $70 per person. For
additional information or to register, contact Adjutant
Gary M. Portnoy, 116 Saddlebrook Drive, Dublin, Pa.
18917-2124
Legion of Honor
September 28th
Picnic.
Reminder the LOH
picnic will be held on
September 28, 2015.
Special guest will be MG
Wesley E Craig, Retired.
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November/December 2015 . . . . . October 1
All articles not submitted electronically may
not be published as submitted due to possible
errors that may occur during translation.
UPCOMING DEADLINES:
Jan/Feb . . Dec 1, 2016, Mar/Apr . . Feb 1, 2016
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LuLu Stewards of LuLu Shrine
presents
The 10th Annual
Beef and Beer Comedy Night
Saturday, November 14, 2015
At LuLu Shrine - 5140 Butler Pike, Plymouth Meeting, PA
Featuring the Entertaining
And Popular
Jimmy Carroll
With Chip Chantry
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
OPEN SEATING
$30
PER PERSON
RSVP BY 11/09/15
To Bill Enright
610-277-3619
Jimmy Carroll
6:30PM— Doors Open
7:00PM— Beef and Beer Buffet—BYOB (set ups provided)
8:00PM— Showtime
Purchase Tickets
Mail to LuLu Stewards—636 Calamia Drive, Norristown PA 19401
Name:________________________________________
Street:________________________________________
City: _____________State:_____ Zip:_______
Phone:_____________________
# of tickets________ at $30.00 ea Total: $___________
Proceeds are for the benefit of LuLu Shriners. Payments are not deductible charitable contributions.
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“Sightings From The Crow’s Nest”
“Yacht Club at Cruising Speed!”
The MAASYC Rendezvous,
at Great Oak Marina in July,
was attended by nine (9)
LuLu Nobles and Ladies. LuLu
assisted KENA Yacht Club with
Hospitality on Saturday afternoon. Only one LuLu Yacht
made the Rendezvous by water:
“ANNAMAZING”, manned by
Capt. Skip Wanner and 1st
Mate Annamay.
Yacht Club Commodore, Noble
Shane Couturier, will be promoted from Fleet Captain to Rear
Commodore in the MAASYC Line,
and we will attend a “Grand Banquet” at the Double Tree Hotel for
the “Change of the Watch”.
The Old Salt
A great Banquet was held
Saturday evening.
Departing Great Oaks on Sunday, we set our
Course North, to meet again at the home of
P.C. Chuck and Lady Barbara Quaste. This
event marked our Annual Commodore’s Picnic
and was held on Saturday, August 15th. Here,
some 28 Nobles, Ladies and Friends gathered
for a fantastic picnic and a swim at this palatial estate in Richboro.
On departing the Picnic, all eyes turned to the
Lu Lu attendees at the M.A.S.A. Convention in
Virginia Beach, VA on September 10th-13th.
On this weekend, it is expected that our LuLu
Sympathy is extended to Lady
Phyllis Biddle on the passing of
husband Noble Richard Biddle on
June 4th, 2015. He was a member
of the Yacht Club for 28 years, and he served
LuLu Shrine for many years as a Trustee of
the Permanent Life Membership Fund.
Why not consider joining this active Club.
Guess What? After you and your Lady meet
the members, you may even be invited
aboard one of our yachts and asked to “give a
Hand! Contact Noble Harry Speth, P.C. at
(215) 682-0450, for more information and
a Petition.
“Keep Both Oars in the Water and Steady
Your Course, until we meet again!”
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IN MEMORIAM
Nobles that are now traveling with the Black Camel
“May your soul be bound up in the bond
of eternal life”.
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Noble
Created
Passed
John C. Gabel, Jr.
12/15/1976
5/4/2015
Richard B. Biddle, Jr.
6/9/1973
6/4/2015
Robert Wellington
11/19/1994
6/4/2015
Robert J. Cathers
6/8/1995
6/6/2015
Dale J. Fetterman
6/5/1965
6/14/2015
Ralph Barisci
1/7/1948
7/9/2015
Robert Sarkisian
12/4/1954
7/9/2015
Edward C. Sealander
6/20/1998
7/19/2015
Walter G. Sketchley
6/20/1970
7/20/2015
4th Annual
Fall Benefit Concert
“A century of Music”
Celebrate Thanksgiving and bringing in the Holiday Season
Sunday, November 15, 2015
2:00 PM, LuLu Shrine Center
5140 Butler Pike, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
(610) 828-9050
$10.00 per Person, refreshments included
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Featuring
Rajah Shrine Nobelaires Dance Band
Concert Pianist Noble Lance Wiseman
flutist Lois Herbine , violinist Prof. Jeffrey Solow
Social Dance follows Concert
Arts International
Festival Orchestra
LuLu Shriners
Concert Band
Penn UltraSounds
Surprise Guest
Performers
All proceeds go to LuLu Shrine Center
Special feature for 2015
Centennial Celebration of famous American composer, a
celebrated Philadelphian, Vincent Persichetti
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The History of the Shrine & LuLu (16)
Chapter LXVI I (67)
Ocean City Weekend, 1920 - 2015
By Noble Harry Speth, Historian
The earliest organized interest in regular visits to the New Jersey
shore points occurred in 1920 when the Lu Lu Yacht Club, authorized
by Potentate Charles S. Bair, purchased a waterfront property on the
International Waterway, at Venice Park, Atlantic City. The property
contained a Reception Hall, Dining Room, and Kitchen on the fi rst
floor. The second floor found nine (9) bedrooms, showers and toilets.
The facility was used extensively from 1920 to 1932 by Shriners,
their Ladies and families. It was readily accessible by train from
Center City Philadelphia and by
that new mode of transportation
– the Automobile. The property
was sold about 1934, primarily
due to the Great Depression.
An early Family Weekend
occurred in 1932 under Potentate
William McKim. The Temple was
headquartered at the Flanders
Hotel in Ocean City and “it rained LuLu Units and Clubs
both days.” No further record on Parade at Ocean
of a Family Weekend appears City, N.J. (Photos
until 1964.
Courtesy of Noble
The First Official Family Week- Bill Pugliese, P.C.)
end is now recognized as occurring in 1964 when Ill. Sir Harold Gerringer, Potentate (1964), was
asked to help celebrate its 85th Anniversary with “a Weekend of
display of Units and Clubs on Parade.” This Annual Caravan has
occurred every year since 1964, on the weekend following the 4th
Monday observance of Memorial Day. It has always included a
Shrine Parade on the Boardwalk from 5th Street to 12th Street.
In the early years, the parade started at 10:30 A.M., but in recent
years, the starting has been delayed as late as 1:00 P.M. (Bicycles
are permitted on the Boardwalk until Noon). On a few occasions, the
parade was cancelled due to heavy rain. The largest parade, June
6, 1980, found 499 Nobles parading. The Mayor of Ocean City would
often present a plaque, including a piece of the Boardwalk, to LuLu’s
Potentate, at the end of the parade.
Always following the parade, a luncheon and hospitality was
available to the Shriners and their families as part of a weekend
package. This was provided at the various hotels/motels where
housed or at a nearby restaurant i.e. The Bloom N Tulip, etc. In its
early years, numerous hotels/motels were needed. In recent years,
housing has been at The Tahiti, The Forum or The Impala.
Friday afternoon, families usually arrive and check-in and head
for the beach. Some, however, particularly The Divan, the Yacht
Club members and their Ladies were hosted by the Yacht Club for a
Cocktail Hours at the home of Walter and Edith Ford at 12th & Wesley. This tradition started about 1985 until Walter’s death in ____.
Friday evenings were usually devoted to musical entertainment
by LuLu’s Concert Band and/or String Band. Originally, this was on
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the Music Pier, but later moved to the O.C. Convention Center. These
Musical Interludes ceased after 2010.
A Golf Tournament (Miniature) for Children was begun in 1998. In
2007, some (49) children participated. Somehow, every child won a
prize. There is no record of this Tournament after 2009.
Some years, a Saturday Nite Dinner was included in the Weekend
Package. In the early years, the Dinner was served on the Music Pier.
One year, over 300 were served. Other years, Dinner was at the
Flanders Hotel or The Bloom N Tulip.
Saturday evening, after dinner, it has been traditional that the
Potentate of LuLu, his Divan and their Ladies, would visit the various Hospitality Rooms.
As early as 1970, an Inter-denominational Church Service
was included on Sunday Morning, at The Tabernacle. Lu Lu
Arab Patrol members served as
Ushers. Noteworthy speakers
(religious, political and others)
brought interesting messages. LuLu
Chanters often participated. The
Church Service was not mentioned
after 1987.
Other events offered at added
cost included: a Sunday Brunch at
The Ocean City Yacht Club (1997); A Champagne Breakfast at The
Flanders Hotel (1998); a Potentate’s Dinner (several years); and a
LuLu Ladies’ Lunch and Fashion Show held at Hogates’.
Beginning in 2009, the Masonic Lodge in Ocean City, offered a
Pancake Breakfast on Saturday. This was well attended for several
years.
Various options were offered for cost of events over the years. The
“Basic Package” normally included two nights for two, Hospitality,
Saturday Luncheon and Continental breakfast (both Saturday and
Sunday). In 1967, the Basic Package for two adults was $52.00. By
1998, it reached $299.00, then returned to $245.00 for 2015.
Chairmanship of Ocean City Family Weekend is a demanding
task. In the 52 years since 1963, only seven Nobles have served in
this position for three years or more. Some chose to add Co-Chairman for specific tasks, yet still were responsible overall.
These seven Nobles are:
Ill. Sir George W. Kranich (1968 - 6 years)
Ill. Sir James Shacklett ( 1978 – 4 Years)
Albert Kammerle (1991 – 3 Years)
Noble Joseph Long (3 Years)
Noble Robert Ritter (6 Years)
Noble “Gene” Geary (4 Years)
Thank You to the above referenced Nobles and also those Nobles
who chaired fewer years. You chaired a unique event for LuLu and
kept the tradition alive and well
Antique Gun Show at the LuLu Shrine
November 7th & 8th
Free Admission to Shriners Showing their Membership Card!!
The Pennsylvania Antique Gun Collectors Association will be holding their annual Fall antique
gun show and sale on November 7th and 8th at
the LuLu Shrine Center. The show this year will
be free to Shriners showing their membership
card. This is the 76th year for the Pennsylvania
Antique Gun Collectors Association.
The PAGCA is dedicated to the education on,
research, display, sales and trading of high quality antique fi rearms, weapons and
accout rements.
The show brings
together
dealers
and collectors from
across the nation
and presents over
100 tables of items
for sale, trade and
display.
possible sale as exhibitors will often offer to purchase items of interest.
The PAGCA Fall show is restricted to antique
fi rearms manufactured up to 1898.
Modern fi rearms are not allowed to be carried or
sold at the show. The show is open to the public
on Saturday November 7 from 9AM to about 5PM
and on Sunday November 8 from 9AM to about
2PM at the LuLu Shrine at 5140 Butler Pike,
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 (Norristown Exit
of the PA Turnpike). Admission is $7.00 for
adults, Free for children up to 12 yrs old with
parent and Free to Shriners showing their
Shriner’s membership card.
Several displays will be presented this year including one on
the derringer manufacturers of
Philadelphia and Southeast Pennsylvania with items from virtually
every manufacturer including some
very rare examples. The show will
also include several presentations of
Pennsylvania (Kentucky) Rifles for
display and sale including examples
from many of the different counties
in PA. This year the “Kentucky” rifle
was officially named the Pennsylvania State rifle.
The so called “Kentucky” rifle was actually a
product of mostly German craft gunsmiths in
Pennsylvania. Each Pennsylvania County tends
to have its own characteristics and style. Experts
and Dealers in pre 1898 antique fi rearms will be
available to help provide information on items
brought in by the public.
Attendees are encouraged to bring in any antique
pre 1898 items they have for evaluation and/or
Food and beverages are available for purchase
from the LuLu Shrine kitchen. So come inspect
the antique fi rearms and learn about some of the
history of fi rearms manufacture in Pennsylvania. You will see items from all eras prior to 1898
including the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, the
Civil War, and commercial periods in between up
to 1898. The PAGCA show is a good time and educational experience for all ages.
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Bucks County Shrine Club
Keeping Our Ors in the Water
As the saying goes “remember to keep both of
your ors in the water” well it seems to appear that
Bucks County Shrine has done just that. Although
we have had some difficulties in keeping a full
time land navigator for our truck our Boat Captain
Theodore Ehlke tells me he has almost obtained a
full crew, this does not mean he is not still looking for a few good Sailor’s to help man the ors or
push off a couple of pieces of ice or even a back
up land navigator. This year Washington did cross
the Delaware at the fourth of July parade
ade
in Feasterville and Ted has made
all arrangements to take our craftt
south to Virginia Beach, so grab
you life jacket and give our Boat
Captain a little support, your call
to him could mean a whole new
experience in the Shrine.
ast
Our Membership Chairman Past
President Bob Swan is working with
our President Ray’s goal to increase
ease
membership as reported in our last
issue membership is up and participaicipation at our meeting is increasing.
The Clubs new Goal for this year is a
much larger Donation to our Hospital here in Philadelphia and is being accomplished by our Second Vice President Nate Cooper who has planned
a Designer Handbag Bingo on October 9th at
Twining Hall at Street Road and Trevose Roads in
Bensalem Pa. Our seating to this event is limited
and will be open to the public on a fi rst come fi rst
served basis so make you reservations early. The
cost is $25.00 per player and Ladies if you have
ever been to one of these affairs you know you will
not be disappointed. There is a flyer also for this
event here in the Fez.
September and October are both very busy
months not only For LuLu Temple but also for Bucks
County Shrine Club. Our First Vice President John
Casanover had a successful Walking Taco’s stand
for the Circus and is planning on doing it again
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for the Rodeo.
We also need to
congratulate him
on his upcoming
marriage. Both he
e
and his Lady Mindy
dy
worked every show at the
Circus this year and have
promised to do the same at the Rodeo.
What would be any of my articles for Bucks without mentioning our little gray friend. Fall is upon
winter is just around the corner so he
us and win
is stocking up his winter supplies so if you
are looking
looki
for a unique gift, house warming item or just want to devour them
yo
your self he will be sharing his stash
of nuts and fruits with all who want
o
tto take advantage of all his hard
w
work. He has a friend you can conttact and is willing to see that you
rreceive your order before Thanksgiv
giving. You can contact his friend
Ill Sir Roy L. Knauth 215-355-3796 or
royknauth@verizon.net and he will take
royknau
d
you order.
Our September and October meetings Dinner
Reservations are still being taken by our now
Second Vice President Nate Cooper 267-679-9137
natecooper720@comcast.net who will be assisted
by our new 3rd Vice President Charles Roberts but
please no later than Monday morning prior to each
month’s meeting but preferably the Friday before.
Remember to say hello to both Charlie and his
Lady Linda when you see them to thank him for
volunteering to fi ll that possession.
Our Ladies gift of a new Banner was well used
already in two parades again thank you Lady’s.
We are looking forward to seeing you at our
meetings.
Roy L. Knauth P.P.
Treasurer
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