The Jaffa Shrine

Jaffa Motor Corps
Text from 100th Anniversary Book

2012 Motor Corps Officers
President
Arthur J. Panaro	300 Mile Hill Rd. Duncansville, Pa 16635	814-695-1790
Secretary
Richard J. Burgan	17144 Shaw Lane, James Creek, PA 16657	814-658-9939
Treasurer
John A. Wyant	279 Raible Drive, Duncansville, Pa 16635	814-695-4383
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The Jaffa Motor Corps had its beginning in August of 1974, which began as an idea of Nobles Carl Shaw, Glenn Houser, and Joe Robinson. While attending the Mid-Atlantic Shrine Association Convention in Atlantic City, New Jersey; they observed other Motor Corps Units, and though it would be a good idea if Jaffa Shrine could have one, also.

A letter was written to Potentate James V. Meadows requesting permission to organize and be granted a charter under the name of Jaffa Shrine Motor Corps. This request was approved in October of 1974.

The Johnstown Halloween Parade in October of 1974 was the first parade in which the newly-formed unit participated. They had at that time 3 mini-cars. Several weeks later the mini-car population increased to
14, all appearing in the Altoona Christmas Parade, The original 3 cars had come from a manufacturer in St. Louis, MO. However, Noble Shaw learned of a fellow in Greencastle, PA who was making them, and all future cars were then purchased from him.

The original Motor Corps Officers elected at their December 1974 meeting for the year of 1975 were: President Carl Shaw; Vice- President Ray Cochran; and Secretary/Treasurer Glenn Houser.

From the beginning with approximately 12 members, the Motor Corps has grown to approximately 70 active members and approximately 15 Emeritus members (inactive). The Motor Corps still parades with some of the original mini-cars (Tin-Lizzie fire trucks, Tin Lizzie wreckers, and 2 Stutz Bearcats), and recently added ‘32 Roadsters to their roster. Each vehicle is owned and maintained by a Motor Corps member at his own expense. Members reside throughout Jaffa’s geographical area; Clinton, Bedford, Fulton, Huntington, Cambria and Blair Counties.

After more than 25 years, they can still be seen parading throughout Central Pennsylvania to the delight of kids both young and old. The Motor Corps routinely drives in 25 parades a year from April through December. In addition to parading, the Motor Corps also volunteers it’s time to work the concession stands during Circus Week. They sell tickets at the front door for the Sports Show, and distribute the tabloids during Jaffa’s Annual hospital Crusade.

 

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