The Pennsylvania Grotto Association’s Spring 2026 meeting has officially concluded, marking another highly successful and memorable gathering for our members in State College. The Ramada proved to be an outstanding host for our events; the facility’s staff was exceptionally courteous, and the catering exceeded expectations. The venue even went above and beyond by securing a wedding cake topper to help us celebrate the 46th wedding anniversary of the Grand Monarch and Lady Theresa, adding a wonderful, personalized touch to the festivities.

Beyond our scheduled meetings, attendees enjoyed a unique, behind-the-scenes tour of Beaver Stadium. The guided tour offered an exclusive look at multiple restricted areas, including the press box, the team locker room, and a memorable walk down the iconic tunnel leading directly to the field. The excursion was filled with great camaraderie and a few laughs—highlighted by our President’s unexpected and humorous “tackle” by a suited mannequin.

The business portion of our meeting was highly productive, setting the stage for several exciting projects this year. Among the key initiatives discussed was the launch of our new custom knife raffle. Tickets will be available for $20 each. Pictures of the prize and official purchase instructions will be published soon, so please keep an eye out for further announcements.

We were thrilled to welcome a strong contingent of attendees, including members from Ubar, BeerSheba, Farah, Islam, and Zafar. The strength of our organization lies in the active participation of our members, and we extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who made the trip. As always, we warmly invite and encourage even more Prophets to join us at future gatherings.

As we build on the momentum of our spring gathering, please mark your calendars for the upcoming Fall Meeting, which will take place from October 23–25 in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

This highly anticipated event will feature the installation of our new officers. We strongly encourage all members to come out and support the incoming leadership of the Pennsylvania Grotto Association. These meetings are a vital opportunity not only to conduct important business but to foster the enduring fellowship that defines our organization. We look forward to seeing you in Gettysburg!

Third visit as President of PGA was at Farrah Grotto.  Traveling with me PGA Secretary and Chaplain, Jay M. Laser and Jeff Fulton.  And you never know who you will run into.  Past PGA Presidents Dan Kane, and Don Moffat.  Most important, thank you to Monarch John Huber for the hospitality.  25 Prophets and 5 visitors made it a full house.

Pennsylvania Grotto Association President Jeff Fulton, P.M. accompanied by the Second Vice President Jared Kichline, P.M., and the Pennsylvania Grotto Association Chaplain Jeff Fulton, Sr. It was a great evening of good fellowship.

A special thank you to Stephanie for presenting this award.

Call to convention! October 10-12 2025,

Prophets, ladies and guests. Our Fall Convention will be in Harrisburg, PA hosted by BeerSheba Grotto.

On the business side we will be electing 2026 PGA officers and holding a memorial service for prophets.

On the fun side we’ll be having our BEST hospitality room ever, a formal banquet and more fun.

Room rate will be $129.00 and you’ll make your reservations directly with the hotel. Just call and mention Pennsylvania Grotto Association. Hotel phone number and registration form in attached document.

REGISTRATION FORM: Flyer PDF

The second issue of our newsletter, the Penn Prophet, has been released – click each page below to see it larger. Check it out! You can also download a full .PDF file of the newsletter by clicking here.