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
Secretary/Treasurer:
William Kay
814-833-7633
Shriner Oriental Bands of North America
2525 West 38th Street, Erie, PA 16506
President: Robert Hukill, PP
814-723-7248
rdihhukill@verizon.net
Secretary/Treasurer:Keith McKnight, P.P.
728-877-1375
5824 Davey Hill Rd
Pittsfield, PA 16340
The Clown Unit meets at 2 pm on the 4th Sunday of each month except for the month of December
Our Goal is to entertain children and adults and raise funds to support the Hospital transportation fund.
If you would like to join the Clowns for fellowship email me!
President & Director of Properties: Bob Murdoch
724-662-5334
Secretary/Treasurer: Kevin Rulander
814-563-7307
2525 West 38th Street, Erie, PA 16506
Meetings are second Tuesday of each month.
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.
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
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We meet the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:30PM.
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
Secretary: Barry Fitzgerald
C: 724-866-4081
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12012 Monnie Ave, Box 508
Conneaut Lake, PA 16316
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
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
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
113 West Street, Warren, PA 16365
Hornet meetings will be at 7:00 p.m. on the 2nd Monday of the month.
Our goals for 2024 are to promote Zem Zem Shrine and Shrine Hospitals by participating in functions and parades.
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…
All Legion of Honor Members:
By order of the Commander we will meet at the Temple in Erie on January 8, 2026 at 7 PM for the purpose of installing the 2026 officers.
Hope to see you in 2026!
James H. Houston, Adjutant
Zem Zem Legion of Honor
2525 West 38th Street, Erie, PA 16506
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.)
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!
Commander: Jay Karns, PC
814-638-0131
jaykarns@zoominternet.net
Adjutant: James Huston, CP
724-699-6540
jnlfarms1@verizon.net
6650 Naeff Rd., Fairview, PA 16415
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!
President: Tim Prawdzik
614-206-5524
Secretary/Treasurer: Jim Ritchie
814-474-2422
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Zem Zem Patrol May 2026 Newsletter
April 23rd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Patrol Business Meeting
April 29th . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zem Zem Shrine Quarterly Meeting
April 30th . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Patrol Game Night
May 7th . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Social Meeting
May 14th . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Social Meeting
May 21st . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Social Meeting
May 28th . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Patrol Business Meeting
The Patrol’s monthly Business meeting is on April 23rd at 7:30 p.m. sharp. We are now the proud owners of a multi passenger golf cart for those riding in the Parades. People can ride or can help carry the banner in Parades in which the Patrol usually leads the Shrine section. We will find a place for you next year when parade season comes around. Call Captain Richard Brine, 814-833-5007, if you would like to participate, either riding in luxury, or proudly carrying the banner.
Birthday’s for the month of May include: Ill Sir James Richardson, P.P., 2nd; John Johnston, Sr., 4th; Dennis Carlson, 7th; J Charles Lake, 14th; Howard Miller, 26th; Charles Reichard, 11th; Ron Bole, 27th; Ill Sir William Cook, PP, 31st.
Anniversaries for the month of May include Nobles and Ladies: Ronald and Donna Raubenstrauch, 5th; Neil and Patricia Culbertson, 13th; Howard and Wallie Miller, 18th; Ill. Sir James and Barbara Richardson, 19th; James and Catherine Bowers, 26th; Robert and Susan Oakley, 28th; John and Beverly Hartman, 29th.
Upcoming Events:
· Apr 29th Zem Zem Shrine Quarterly Meeting
· May 23rd Andover Ohio Campground Parade
· May 23rd Fryburg Parade
· May 25th MEMORIAL DAY 500 PARADE, Mercer - Point Function
· June 6th POTENTATE’S BALL
· June 7th Shriners Day @ Shriner's Children's Erie - Temple Function Patrol Volunteers needed
· June 19th 6pm PATROL STEAK FRY YOUR OWN $20/ $10 Ladies. 6pm Cocktails, 7pm Dinner AND non Shriner Masons (& Lady) cost is -0- Be our guest! Reservations by May 30th call Randy (814) 449 6936
· Sept 19th SPORTSMANS SPECTACULAR
∑ Oct 11th JEWELRY JACKPOT @ Hickory VFW - Hickory VFW Post 6166 5550 E State St, Hermitage, PA
The Restaurant and Oasis are OPEN Lunches on Tuesday through Friday from 11 AM to 2 PM and Dinners on Thursday and Friday nights from 4:30 PM to 8 PM. Go to http://www.zemzem.us/ for up to date information.
Dave Ungerman, Secretary d_ungerman@msn.com
522 East 6th Street, Erie, PA 16507-1762 (814) 453 4535
Point Functions:
May 25th, Memorial Day 500 Parade, Mercer;
June 7th, 99th Annual Shriners Day, Shriners Children’s Erie;
June 27th, Liberty Fest Parade, Franklin
July 4th, Independence Day Parade, Warren
July 18th, North East Fireman’s Cherry Festival Parade, North East
August 1st, Big 30 Parade, Bradford
August 15th, Knox Horsethief Parade, Knox
October 10th, Pumpkinfest Parade, Conneaut Lake
October 11th, Zem Zem Jewelry Jackpot, Hermitage
Other Parades:
May 16th, Tulip Festival, Clymer
May 23rd, Andover Parade
May 23rd Mayfest Parade, Fryburg.
Regards, Parade Marshal Jon Andrus
493 Beechwood Ave, Farrell, PA 16121
Meetings are held at 7pm on the third Monday of the month.
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The Zem Zem Motor Patrol will continue to have fun and fellowship while supporting our Shriners Hospital System.
If anyone is interested in joining the Motor Patrol please contact any member.
President: Chase Vassen
724-866-5329
Secretary/Treasurer: Steve Hale
724-977-8461
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522 East 6th Street, Erie, PA 16507
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.
Our goal is to promote membership and participation in parades.
President: Randall S. Hunsberger
814-449-6936
Secretary: David Ungerman
814-453-4535
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P.O. Box 450
Bradford, PA 16701
Bradford Masonic Center
625 South Ave, Bradford, PA 16701
Meetings are held at the Bradford Masonic Center, 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:30pm.
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
Secretary: Tom Madine
814-598-0450
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8261 Route 338, Knox, PA 16232
Our goal is to have fun, hit the streets to parade, to raise money and to support the kids and Shriners Hospital.
President: Brady Kapp, Jr.
814-657-2239
Secretary: Mike Orsino
814-221-9364
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1017 Milledgeville Rd., Cochranton, PA 16314
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.
President: Shane Coulter
814-392-4399
Secretary: Jon Andrus
814-664-8614
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4201LamorRd,Hermitage,PA16148
724-962-1560
Meetings are at the Mercer CSC, Lamor Rd., Hermitage, PA on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30PM.
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.
President: Garry Rhodes
724-967-4591
Secretary: Robert Ramp
724-877-8322
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303 Lincoln Avenue, Erie, PA 16505
President: Timothy Barnhart
814-490-9613
Secretary/Treasurer: Dave Runser
814-873-1740
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