Mike Paciorek is a Melha Shriner from Chicopee, Massachusetts. His loyalty to the Shrine is with the Directors Staff and Membership. He is the Past President of the Directors Staff, the current Chief Director, and serves on the Board of Governors – Region 1 for the Shrine Directors Association. He is also the Assistant Chairman for SDA 2025.
Mike is the Secretary and Past President of the Vintage Auto Unit, the Divan Liaison for the Melha Riders, and a member of the Legion of Honor. He became interested in the Shrine when invited to a Christmas party by the Shriners and saw a Rider walk by wearing a shirt with the words “We Ride so Kids Can Walk” printed on the back. He had to have one of those shirts.
He is the Past Master of Hampshire Lodge for 2023 and 2024 and currently serves as Chaplain. He also helped the membership committee make records at Grand Lodge.
His wife, Ginette, is a member of L.O.S.N.A. She is a lady clown and a member of the Traveling Ladies; she also holds the office of Lady Aide to the Marshal. Ginette performs as GiGi with the Laughing Ladies. They both work well together, making friends and having fun.