About

The first Court of the Ladies’ Oriental Shrine of North America (LOSNA) was founded in Wheeling, WV in 1903. Soon, more Courts would be formed across North America, all continuing to support the Nobles with their Shrine activities but also conducting their own affairs, all for the benefit of the children of Shriner's Medical Centers. The Ladies' Oriental Shrine of North America is it's own distinct order and functions under the leadership of our Grand Council. Today, there are roughly sixty (60) active courts throughout North America, and growing! 

Jobel Court No. 11 was instituted on October 19, 1920. Jobel Court has been in service in Altoona, Pa for over 100 years! We meet the 2nd Thursday of each month, except July and August at the Jaffa Shrine Center in Altoona, PA. We work on various projects to support the Shriners Hospitals for Children and community based charities. We have held many fun and interesting fundraisers over the years to support our efforts that includes: homemade peanut brittle, apple dumplings, annual basket bingo, and hoagie sales. 

Jobel Court No. 11 has several units that our members can join for fun and fellowship. Our Jobel Jewlz unit is a parading unit that promotes the order at local parades and performs at the regional Mid-Eastern Unit Meet, and annual Grand Council Session. The Jovial Jobel Jokesters is a clown unit that performs at the Jaffa Shrine Circus, marches in local parades, attends community events, and performs at the regional Mid-Eastern Unit Meet and annual Grand Council Session. The Bluebelles of Jobel Court is a bagpipe group that marches in parades, performs at the regional Mid-Eastern Unit Meet, and annual Grand Council Session.

If you are interested in joining the Ladies' Oriental Shrine of North America Jobel Court No. 11, please contact us here, or talk with any member of our Court. 

We Ladies are always happy to chat.