Illustrious Sir John Grumbein
Greetings, Illustrious Sirs, and Nobles
We’re now in the midst of summer, and Rajah Shrine has a lot going on — as we do every year.
First of all, my heartfelt thanks to all the Nobles and Ladies who came out to support this year’s Hospital Crusade for the kids at Shriners Children’s. Your dedication lifts the children we serve, and it lifts each of us who stand together in fellowship and purpose.
A special thank‑you goes to Ed Frack for doing a terrific job managing this year’s Pote’s Golf Outing. We had a near‑record number of players and made a sizeable profit — and I personally had a blast. Kudos also to the clubs and units who supported the event through donations and volunteer work.
This year we went casual with the Pote’s Ball and held a Summer Mixer. The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. My thanks to the Aides and the Divan for pulling off a great evening — apparently Nobles dance even better without tuxedos.
We also had a good turnout of Nobles and Ladies for Shrine Night at the Fightin Phils. After throwing out the first pitch, I’m not expecting a contract offer from the big leagues just yet — but at least I didn’t bounce it.
MASA is just around the corner, and Ron Rapp reports that there are still some rooms available — so if you hurry, you can join us and avoid sleeping in your car. The Sportsman’s Raffle follows MASA, and we encourage everyone to sell tickets. And we need volunteers for this event. See Chairman Greg Miller.
Summer has a way of renewing our energy and reminding us why we do this work. The sunshine, the fellowship, and the shared purpose strengthen our commitment to the kids we serve — and to one another. Wishing all of you a safe, enjoyable, and meaningful summer.
Staying in Tune, Helping Kids
Yours in the Faith,
John Grumbein