Brass Band

2525 West 38th Street, Erie, PA 16506

We practice every Thursday at 6:30PM, March to June and September to December at Zem Zem Shrine.

We welcome new members with any level of skill.

Contact J.B. Salter for details.

Our goal for 2024 is to acquire more members in order to survive. All woodwind and brass instruments are needed. Clarinets, saxophones, flutes, trumpets, trombones, baritones, tubas and percussion. Music played is mid-level degree of difficulty.

Masons, women as well as teenagers are encouraged to join.

Concerts are played throughout the year, plus optional participation riding on a float in parades is possible.

Socializing is available in Zem Zem Well before and after practice.

President: Robert F. DuMaire

802-535-9695

rfdumaire@gmail.com

Secretary/Treasurer:William

Kay

814-833-7633

Shriner Oriental Bands of North America

‍Clowns

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‍5824 Davey Hill Rd
Pittsfield, PA 16340

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‍The Clown Unit meets at 2 pm on the 4th Sunday of each month except for the month of December

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‍Our Goal is to entertain children and adults and raise funds to support the Hospital transportation fund.

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‍If you would like to join the Clowns for fellowship email me!

‍kevin.m.rulander@gmail.com

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President & Director of Properties: Bob Murdoch

724-662-5334

robertinmercer@verizon.net

Secretary/Treasurer: Kevin Rulander

814-563-7307

kevin.m.rulander@gmail.com

‍Cycle Corps

‍2525 West 38th Street, Erie, PA 16506

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‍Meetings are second Tuesday of each month.

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‍The Zem Zem Cycle Corps was chartered in January 1983. Thirty-seven years later its members continue to participate in parades, assist with Shrine events, and support the Shriners Hospital for Children - Erie Unit. We Ride So Children Can Walk.

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‍Our Cycle Corps unit rides Honda Shadow VLX motorcycles in parades and other functions. We practice maneuvers and drills so that we can really put on a great show for the public while raising money for the Shriners Hospital

President: Blake Montour

814-688-4937

blake.montour@yahoo.com

Secretary/Captain: JJ Johnston,Jr.

814-397-4629

jjjshadow@aol.com

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‍Directors Staff

‍We meet the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:30PM.

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‍The Director’s Staff is the initiating body of the Zem Zem Shrine. It is under the direction of President Ed Ferris and our purpose is to welcome the new candidates for membership into the Shrine. We will continue to raise funds for the Shrine Hospital and keepour truck in top shape for the shrine parade season this coming year.

Ed Ferris, PP 2015

814-439-2732

eefer _24@yahoo.com

Secretary: Barry Fitzgerald

C: 724-866-4081

blfitzgerald8@gmail.com

IASMC Web Site

‍Fez Flyers

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‍12012 Monnie Ave, Box 508
Conneaut Lake, PA 16316

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‍Fez Flyer meetings will be held on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. except December. Meetings are held at theConneaut Lake Sportsmen’s Association, 11861 Sportsman Rd., Conneaut Lake, PA 16316

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‍Our goal in 2024 will be to support the Zem Zem Shrine and the Potentate. We will actively participate in Shrine functions to help support Shriners Hospitals for Children. If you are interested in having fun, join us and come along for the ride.

President: Bryan Ferguson P.P.

814-566-1462

Secretary - Ed Ferris P.P.

814-439-2732

eefer. 24@yahoo.com

Charter Members

Ill. Sir Bryan Ferguson PP 2014

Randy Ferguson

Tom Guckert

Gary Courtney

Jeff Courtney

Fred Hough

Past Presidents

2007 - Ill Sir Bryan Ferguson PP

2008 - Ill Sir Bryan Ferguson PP

2009 - Fred Hough

2010 - Fred Hough

2011 - Tom Guckert

2012 - Tom Guckert

2013 - Gary Courtney

2014 - Gary Courtney

2015 - Gaylord “ Woody” Wood

‍Hornets

‍113 West Street, Warren, PA 16365

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‍Hornet meetings will be at 7:00 p.m. on the 2nd Monday of the month.

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‍Our goals for 2024 are to promote Zem Zem Shrine and Shrine Hospitals by participating in functions and parades.

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President: Rick Dies

814-688-6645

route6motorsales@verizon.net

Treasurer/Secretary: Gary Trisket

814-730-4940
gltrisket@gmail.com

Morgan Zaffino (Warren Hornet member Mark Zaffino’s daughter) is a patient of the Shriners Hospital for Children Erie…

From The Warren Tribune Observer, August 9, 2019…

An inspirational story - Read It Here!

‍Legion of Honor

‍2525 West 38th Street, Erie, PA 16506

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‍The Legion of Honor meetings

‍are held at Zem Zem Shrine

‍on the 2nd Thursday of the month

‍Time: 1900 hours (7:00 P.M.)

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‍The Legion of Honor members are veterans of the services of our country. They carry the country’s flags and lead the parades. Our goal is to instill honor in our country and to gain more members on the street.
Remember, the Legion of Honor is always up front. Let’s try to keep it that way!

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Commander: Dale E Konen, PC
814-825-9755
camaro396425@verizon.net

Adjutant: James Huston, CP

724-301-4663
infarms1@verizon.net

‍Motor Corps

‍6650 Naeff Rd., Fairview, PA 16415

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‍Our goal in 2024 is to search for new members, have fun and fellowship while continuing to support the Shrine Center and Children’s Hospital.

‍If you would like to ride one of our motorcycles and join our unit, contact one of our officers. Thank you!

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President: Tim Prawdzik

614-206-5524

Secretary/Treasurer: Jim Ritchie

814-474-2422

IASMC Web Site

Zem Zem Patrol November 2025 Newsletter

November 20th . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BUSINESS MEETING / ELECTIONS

November 27th . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . THANKSGIVING DAY

December 4th . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Social Meeting

December 11th . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brass Band Concert and Social Meeting

December 18th . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BUSINESS MEETING

December 25th . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHRISTMAS

January 17th 2026 . . . . . . . . . . 1:00 PM ANNUAL ZEM ZEM SHRINE MEETING

January 22nd 2026 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BUSINESS MEETING

January 23rd 2026 . . . . . . . . . . 6:00 PM ANNUAL PATROL ANNUAL STAG

The Patrol’s monthly Business meeting and annual Elections is at 7:30 p.m. this Thursday November 20th. The Patrol is a Parade Unit and we proudly lead the Zem Zem Shriners in parades. No more lawn tractors, instead we ride in style now on the large Hartman Golf Cart plus other modes of perambulation, i.e. other motorized carts, our feet, carrying the banner. If you’d like to participate, call Captain Richard Brine (814 833 5007) or Co-Captain Paul Lukjanczuk (814 323 0871) who direct our activities in parades.

Birthdays for the month, Nobles: RJ Bednez, 4th; Richard Brozell, 13th; Paul Hudak, 18th; Kevin Konen, 21st; John Johnston, Jr., 28th.

Anniversaries for the month, Nobles & Ladies: Ill. Sir Keith McKnight (Past Potentate 2012) and Lady Eileen, 4th; Hon. John Austin and Lady JoAnn, 16th; RJ Bednez and Lady Pam Henning, 17th; Russell McKinsey (Past Potentate) and Lady Barbara, 17th; Ill. Sir Bryan (Past Potentate 2014) and Lady Kim Ferguson, 31st.

FUTURE EVENTS:

· December 11th Thursday (FREE-Open to the Public)) Brass Band Concert at 7:00PM to 9:00PM;

· January 17th Zem Zem Shrine Annual Meeting is at 1:00 PM. Lady’s Luncheon at 1:00 PM (Reservations Required), and Reception for Newly Elected Potentate & Divan at 4:00 PM Reservations!

· January 23rd Friday night Annual Zem Zem Patrol Stag and swearing in of officers.

The Well of Zem Zem is Open for Dining In or Taking Out: Lunch - Tuesday thru Friday 11am - 2pm and for Dinner - Thurs & Fri 4:00pm - 8:00pm. For Reservations for Dinner Phone 814-833-3391. Reservations are not required but appreciated! For more information http://www.zemzem.us or Ctrl-Click View Menus Here.

DUES FOR 2026 - $15. If you haven’t paid, please remit in the envelope previously provided.

Dave Ungerman, Secretary

522 East 6th Street, Erie, PA 16507-1762

(814) 453 4535 / E-mail D_ungerman@msn.com

‍Motor Patrol

‍493 Beechwood Ave, Farrell, PA 16121

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‍Meetings are held at 7pm on the first Monday of the month.

‍Location will be determined by the President.

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‍2024 Goals & Outlook…

‍The Zem Zem Motor Patrol will support the Potentate and the Zem Zem Shrine in all activities. We will continue to raise awareness and funds for the Shriners Hospital for Children. A large part of the outlook for the Motor patrol in 2022 is membership! Not just for our group but the Zem Zem Shrine in general. Let’s remember why we do this, and the more members we have the more fun we can have doing it…

‍THE CHILDREN!

President: John Sinopoli

724-866-8141

flstn_94@yahoo.com

Secretary/Treasurer: Steve Hale

724-977-8461

stevsaly@yahoo.com

IASMC Web Site

‍Zem Zem Patrol

‍522 East 6th Street, Erie, PA 16507

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‍The Business meeting of the Zem Zem Patrol is held on the first Thursday of the month at 7:30pm at Zem Zem Shrine.

‍Election of Officers is at the November meeting.

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‍Our goal is to promote membership and participation in parades.

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December 2025 Newsletter - Read it Here

President: Jack Hartman

814-572-4379

jmhartman602@gmail.com

Secretary: David Ungerman

814-453-4535

d_ungerman@msn.com

IASMC Web Site

‍Roadrunners

‍P.O. Box 450
Bradford, PA 16701

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‍Bradford Masonic Center

‍625 South Ave, Bradford, PA 16701

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‍Meetings are held at the Bradford Masonic Center, 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:30pm.

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‍Our goals for 2024 are to have fun and fellowship while supporting Zem Zem Shrine and Shriner’s Hospital for Children.

‍New members are welcome to join us.

President: George Anthony

716-307-0600

1985jeep@gmail.com

Secretary: Tom Madine

814-598-0450

tmadine61@gmail.com

IASMC Web Site

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‍Trykes

‍8261 Route 338, Knox, PA 16232

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‍Our goal is to have fun, hit the streets to parade, to raise money and to support the kids and Shriners Hospital.

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President: Brady Kapp, Jr.

814-657-2239

brady_kapp@yahoo.com

Secretary: Mike Orsino

814-221-9364

mike883xl@hotmail.com

IASMC Web Site

‍Tri-Wheels

‍1017 Milledgeville Rd., Cochranton, PA 16314

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‍Our goal for 2024 is to continue to recruit new riders, attend as many parades as possible and increase contributions to Shriner’s Childrens Hospital.

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President: Shane Coulter

814-392-4399

scnc2ctc@gmail.com

Secretary: Jon Andrus

814-664-8614

jandrus@crottychevy.com

IASMC Web Site

‍Wheel Patrol

‍4201LamorRd,Hermitage,PA16148

‍724-962-1560

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‍Meetings are at the Mercer CSC, Lamor Rd., Hermitage, PA on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30PM.

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‍Mercer County Shrine Club & Wheel Patrol will be an active club. We will increase our membership, participate in our community, have good fun and fellowship while continuing to support Shriners Hospitals.

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President: Garry Rhodes

724-967-4591

rhodesgj@aol.com

Secretary: Robert Ramp

724-877-8322

bmdl2010@hotmail.com

IASMC Web Site

Zem Zem Shrine

Brass Band

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‍Clowns

‍Cycle Corps

‍Directors Staff

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‍Fez Flyers

‍Hornets

‍Legion of Honor

‍Motor Corps

‍Motor Patrol

‍Zem Zem Patrol

December 2025 Newsletter - Read it Here

‍Roadrunners

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‍Trykes

‍Tri-Wheels

‍Wheel Patrol

Zailors

Zem Zem Shrine

Brass Band

Cabiri #95

‍Clowns

‍Cycle Corps

‍Directors Staff

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‍Fez Flyers

‍Hornets

‍Legion of Honor

LOH December News

‍Motor Corps

‍Motor Patrol

‍Zem Zem Patrol

December 2025 Newsletter - Read it Here

‍Roadrunners

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‍Trykes

‍Tri-Wheels

‍Wheel Patrol

Zailors