KISMET GROTTO
The Mystic Order of Vailed Prophets of the Enchanted Realm

Newsletters

MAY 2025

MONARCH:

Welcome Prophets and Ladies, we had our first meeting for 2025 on April 17th. We had the usual number numbers attending. We would like to see a bigger turnout of members.

The Grotto wants ideas as to where we can make donations to, VFW's, American Legions, Fire Depts, and others.

This money comes come from the sale of Grotto Picnic Park, which was built by the members of Kismet Grotto by donations from its members.

At last months session it was motioned, seconded and passed for Kismet Grotto to pay members dues, starting in January 2026.

We will be presenting 50yr Pins and Certificates to Roger Dillman, Robert Keas PM, Robert Steven and Franklin Wagner, wishing all will be there.

Joe Kerr

9082 Pettis Rd.

Meadville, PA 16335

CHAPLAIN:

Keep me informed of sickness and deaths. And God bless everyone.

Bob Keas

Chaplain

1-814-547-4666

SECRETARY:

NEW ADDRESS AND PHONE, CALL AND LEAVE MESSAGE WITH NAME AND YOUR NUMBER, SO I CAN UPDATE RECORDS.

Dues notices have been sent out, please attend to them

I now have 2025 dues cards Dues are: 50yr members 0.00 , members with Enchanted Lantern $29.00, Dual members $10.00 , All others $30.00. Please remit to Secretary at address below.

If you have an e-mail address, please e-mail me, so we can save postage on the newsletters, every little bit helps.

Larry Shelhamer Secretary

12220 YMCA DR. #101

Edinboro, PA., 16412

814-218-8451

lshelh47@gmail.com

APRIL 2025

Welcome Prophets and Ladies, Kismet Grotto is starting a new year for 2025. We have some changes for the new year.

I am Joseph (Joe) Kerr, I will be the new Monarch for Kismet Grotto for the year of 2025. I have been a member for 45 years, my wife (Linda) has been a member of the Grottoettes also.

Luncheon starts at 12:00 PM, order from the menu, paid for by Kismet. Meeting follows at 1:00 PM. We welcome all members and ladies and would like to see more attendees

Being the new Monarch, I would like to see the Grotto grow in membership. We also enjoy the afternoon to get together for friendship.

Thank you for the opportunity to serve as Monarch.

Joe Kerr

9082 Pettis Rd.

Meadville, PA 16335

CHAPLAIN:

Keep me informed of sickness and deaths. And God bless everyone.

Bob Keas

Chaplain

1-814-547-4666

SECRETARY:

NEW ADDRESS AND PHONE, CALL AND LEAVE MESSAGE WITH NAME AND YOUR NUMBER, SO I CAN UPDATE RECORDS.

Dues notices have been sent out, please attend to them

I now have 2025 dues cards Dues are: 50yr members 0.00 , members with Enchanted Lantern $29.00, Dual members $10.00 , All others $30.00. Please remit to Secretary at address below.

If you have an e-mail address, please e-mail me, so we can save postage on the newsletters, every little bit helps.

Larry Shelhamer Secretary

12220 YMCA DR. #101

Edinboro, PA., 16412

814-218-8451

lshelh47@gmail.com

DECEMBER  2024

MONARCH:

Hi Prophets and Ladies,

Wishing everybody a Merry Christmas, and enjoyment with family gathering.

Election of Officers. We need somebody to take over as Monarch.

CHAPLAIN:

Keep me informed of sickness and deaths. And God bless everyone.

Bob Keas, Chaplain

814-547-4666

SECRETARY:

NOTE IF YOU HAVE A NEW ADDRESS AND PHONE, CALL AND LEAVE MESSAGE WITH NAME AND YOUR NUMBER, SO I CAN UPDATE RECORDS.

Dues notices have been sent out, please attend to them

I now have 2025 dues cards Dues are: 50yr members 0.00 , members with Enchanted Lantern $29.00, Dual members $10.00 , All others $30.00. Please remit to Secretary at address below.

If you have an e-mail address, please e-mail me, so we can save postage on the newsletters, every little bit helps.

Larry Shelhamer Secretary

12220 YMCA DR. #101

Edinboro, PA., 16412

814-218-8451

lshelh47@gmail.com

NOVEMBER  2024

Hi Prophets and Ladies,

Wishing everybody a Happy Thanksgiving, and enjoyment with family dinner.

CHAPLAIN:

Keep me informed of sickness and deaths. And God bless everyone.

Bob Keas

Chaplain

1-814-333-9548

SECRETARY:

NEW ADDRESS AND PHONE? CALL AND LEAVE MESSAGE WITH NAME AND YOUR NUMBER, SO I CAN UPDATE RECORDS.

Dues notices have been sent out, please attend to them

I now have 2025 dues cards Dues are: 50yr members 0.00 , members with Enchanted Lantern $29.00, Dual members $10.00 , All others $30.00. Please remit to Secretary at address below.
If you have an e-mail address, please e-mail me, so we can save postage on the newsletters, every little bit helps.

Larry Shelhamer, Secretary

12220 YMCA Dr. #101

PO Box 323

Edinboro, PA., 16412

1-814-218-8451

lshelh47@gmail.com

OCTOBER  2024

MONARCH:

Hi Prophets and Ladies,

We will be greeting our DDGM Mike Karkalla for one of his yearly visitations this month. Lets have a nice turn out for this event.

Anthony Bongiorno, Monarch

CHAPLAIN:

Keep me informed of sickness and deaths. And God bless everyone.

Please let me know of deaths and sickness that you might know of.

Bob Keas

Chaplain

814-333-9548

SECRETARY:

Dues notices have been sent out, please attend to them

I now have 2024 dues cards Dues are: 50yr members 0.00 , members with Enchanted Lantern $29.00, Dual members $10.00, All others $30.00. Please remit to Secretary at address below.

If you have an e-mail address, please e-mail me, so we can save postage on the newsletters, every little bit helps.

Larry Shelhamer Secretary

PO Box 323

Edinboro, PA 16412

814-734-5072

lshelh47@gmail.com

SEPTEMBER  2024

MONARCH:

Hi Prophets and Ladies,

It would be nice to see more members attend meetings.

Anthony Bongiorno, Monarch

CHAPLAIN:

Keep me informed of sickness and deaths. And God bless everyone.

Please let me know of deaths and sickness that you might know of.

Bob Keas

Chaplain

814-333-9548

SECRETARY:

Dues notices have been sent out, please attend to them

I now have 2024 dues cards Dues are: 50yr members 0.00 , members with Enchanted Lantern $29.00, Dual members $10.00, All others $30.00. Please remit to Secretary at address below.

If you have an e-mail address, please e-mail me, so we can save postage on the newsletters, every little bit helps.

Larry Shelhamer Secretary

PO Box 323

Edinboro, PA 16412

814-734-5072

lshelh47@gmail.com

AUGUST  2024

MONARCH:

Hi Prophets and Ladies,

It would be nice to see more members attend meetings.

Anthony Bongiorno, Monarch

CHAPLAIN:

Keep me informed of sickness and deaths. And God bless everyone.

Please let me know of deaths and sickness that you might know of.

Bob Keas

Chaplain

814-333-9548

SECRETARY:

Dues notices have been sent out, please attend to them

I now have 2024 dues cards Dues are: 50yr members 0.00 , members with Enchanted Lantern $29.00, Dual members $10.00, All others $30.00. Please remit to Secretary at address below.

If you have an e-mail address, please e-mail me, so we can save postage on the newsletters, every little bit helps.

Larry Shelhamer Secretary

PO Box 323

Edinboro, PA 16412

814-734-5072

lshelh47@gmail.com

JULY 2024

MONARCH:

Hi Prophets and Ladies,

It would be nice to see more members attend meetings. Kismet Grotto is yours. Need ideas for the future of Kismet Grotto.

Anthony Bongiorno, Monarch

CHAPLAIN:

Keep me informed of sickness and deaths. And God bless everyone.

Please let me know of deaths and sickness that you might know of.

Bob Keas

Chaplain

814-333-9548

SECRETARY:

Dues notices have been sent out, please attend to them

I now have 2024 dues cards Dues are: 50yr members 0.00 , members with Enchanted Lantern $29.00, Dual members $10.00, All others $30.00. Please remit to Secretary at address below.

If you have an e-mail address, please e-mail me, so we can save postage on the newsletters, every little bit helps.

Larry Shelhamer Secretary

PO Box 323

Edinboro, PA 16412

814-734-5072

lshelh47@gmail.com

JUNE 2024

MONARCH:

Hi Prophets and Ladies,

It would be nice to see more members attend meetings. Kismet Grotto is yours. Need ideas for the future of Kismet Grotto.

Anthony Bongiorno, Monarch

CHAPLAIN:

Keep me informed of sickness and deaths. And God bless everyone.

Please let me know of deaths and sickness that you might know of.

Bob Keas

Chaplain

814-333-9548

SECRETARY:

Dues notices have been sent out, please attend to them

I now have 2024 dues cards Dues are: 50yr members 0.00 , members with Enchanted Lantern $29.00, Dual members $10.00, All others $30.00. Please remit to Secretary at address below.

If you have an e-mail address, please e-mail me, so we can save postage on the newsletters, every little bit helps.

Larry Shelhamer Secretary

PO Box 323

Edinboro, PA 16412

814-734-5072

lshelh47@gmail.com

MAY 2024

Special Meeting Notice

May 16, 2024, Saegertown American Legion, Luncheon: 12:00 PM

Meeting informal: 1:00 P.M. Installation of officers by P.M. Dave Ingalls.

Officers;

Monarch: Anthony Bongiorno

Chief Justice: Leonard Rowan

Master of Ceremonies: David Orr

Secretary: Larry Shelhamer

Treasurer: Gerald Davis

Marshall: William Latta

Captain of Guard: Edward Sternby

Trustee's: Robert Kees, Leonard Rowan, David Orr

SECRETARY:

I now have 2024 dues cards Dues are: 50yr members 0.00 , members with Enchanted Lantern $29.00, Dual members $10.00, All others $30.00. Please remit to Secretary at address below.

If you have an e-mail address, please e-mail me, so we can save postage on the newsletters, every little bit helps.

Larry Shelhamer Secretary

PO Box 323

Edinboro, PA 16412

814-734-5072

lshelh47@gmail.com

JANUARY 2024

MONARCH:

Hi Prophets and Ladies;

This is one of my hardest letters to write. As I announced to the officers of Kismet Grotto, that I was stepping down and not continue as Monarch of Kismet Grotto.

At the beginning of my long stay as Monarch, I said I would stay until my health and physical well being would not let me be able to do my job as the office would demand.

As you know, during my absence since August 3, 2023, I fell and injured my ankle, collapsed talus, and what goes along with it. I have months of physical therapy, at home. Six week wait for an "Arizona Brace" and so forth. Also in that period of time I got the flu, of some type.Thanks to my family, they have kept all of my doctor and hospital appointments. I haven't driven my car, as of yet.

I have lost a lot of strength. Unassisted walking ability is out, and I rely on my family, plus the VA, Visiting Nurses and Active Aging for their assistance. They have all been a great help.

I was sorry to hear that PM Dave Ingalls was stepping down from his office of Chief Justice and Trustee. He wants only to be a member, so he and Jodi would be free to travel.

Also Captain of the Guard, Joe Kerr, has been absent due to Linda's serious accident. Keep getting better Linda, I know what and how you have been feeling.

The bright spot for Kismet is that PM Leonard Rowan stepped forward and said he would do the Trustee's job. A big "THANK YOU" Leonard.

As for the rest of our Prophets, "KISMET GROTTO NEEDS YOUR INVOLVEMENT", so please step up keep Kismet going.

Kismet Grotto will be off from labor for the months of February and March, a special evening meeting will be set up for April, please plan on attending.

"HAPPY NEW YEAR"

Fraternally yours

Bill Latta

DECEMBER 2023

MONARCH:

Hi Prophets and Ladies,

MERRY, MERRY CHRISTMAS to all and a HAPPY NEW YEAR.

It is that time of yer were we all should be happy and grateful. I wish you all good tidings and great joy to you and your families also. I hope “SANTA” will fill your stockings with great joy.

I am sorry that I couldn't be with you this past four months , due to my accident and sickness. The years seem to be catching up up with me. I hope you all have a good healthy NEW YEAR.

As I have said before, many thanks to PM Dave Ingalls for directing he meetings during my absence. He deserves all your support.

The luncheon and meeting for December will be December 21, tarting at 12:00 noon, American Legion, Saegertown PA.

Have a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

Fraternally yours,

Bill Latta

814-337-7003

CHAPLAIN:

Keep me informed of sickness and deaths. And God bless everyone.

Please let me know of deaths and sickness that you might know of.

Bob Keas

Chaplain
814-333-9548

SECRETARY:

I now have 2024 dues cards Dues are: 50yr members 0.00 , members with Enchanted Lantern $29.00, Dual members $10.00 , All others $30.00. Please remit to Secretary at address below.

If you have an e-mail address, please e-mail me, so we can save postage on the newsletters, every little bit helps.

Larry Shelhamer Secretary

PO 323 Edinboro, PA 16412

814-734-5072

NOVEMBER 2023

MONARCH:

Hi Prophets and Ladies,

Happy Thanksgiving to you all and your families. May your turkey be well done and tasty. “OH YUMMY”. I can taste that pumpkin pie right now.

Thanks again to CJ Dave3 Ingalls for directing the meeting. This injury I had had has kept me inactive for longer that I expected. I still haven't got my brace yet. So I will see how it plays out, these next couple of weeks. PM Dave seems to be lucky, to receive our visitors while I', away. Thanks to you all and PM Dave again.

Don't forget our November lunch/meeting third Thursday Nov. 16, 2023, at the Saegertown American Legion. Lunch at 12:00 PM, meeting at 1:00 PM.

“HAPPY TURKEYDAY”

Fraternally yours,

Bill Latta

814-337-7003

CHAPLAIN:

Keep me informed of sickness and deaths. And God bless everyone.

Please let me know of deaths and sickness that you might know of.

Bob Keas

Chaplain
814-333-9548

SECRETARY:

I now have 2024 dues cards Dues are: 50yr members 0.00 , members with Enchanted Lantern $29.00, Dual members $10.00 , All others $30.00. Please remit to Secretary at address below.

If you have an e-mail address, please e-mail me, so we can save postage on the newsletters, every little bit helps.

Larry Shelhamer Secretary

PO 323 Edinboro, PA 16412

814-734-5072