Members of The Artisans Order of Mutual Protection will visit Ocean City June 6 through 8 for the 69th time.
They will hold the annual Miss Artisan Pageant on Saturday, June 7, to select a young lady to represent the organization for the coming year.
The free program starts 8 p.m. at the Ocean City Music Pier (Boardwalk at Moorlyn Terrace) and is open to the public. It will feature unusual entertainment. A group of professional circus clowns will provide an amusing interlude during the evening.
The Artisans will be led by Most Excellent Master Artisan, Theresa Ludwig, who will be presented a “Key to the City” during the evening. Mrs. Ludwig’s father, Gene Geary, was MEMA 30 years ago and recently swore her into office.
The Artisans have been very supportive of Ocean City events and were one of the patrons of the Mr. Mature America Pageant that raised $1,000 for both the City’s Food Cupboard and the Philippine Recovery Effort. Every year during their visit they make a generous donation to the Food Cupboard.
The Artisans Order of Mutual Protection was formed following the Civil War to provide economical insurance to working people.
— News release from the City of Ocean City
