You are invited to learn more!

You are invited to learn more! is A Fraternity that cares.

The oldest and largest Fraternal organization in the world.

Over 3-million Masons world-wide.

1.5-million Masons in the United States. .

American Masons donate approximately $3-million A DAY to charity.

Charity offered to those who need without regard to race, national origin, or Masonic affiliation!

If you are a good man who desires to become better; who wishes to learn more about mankind and his relationship to God and to nature; to be of benefit to your fellow man; and to associate with those of a like nature; we invite you to consider becoming a part of the Masonic Family.

Freemasonry is A Fraternity that cares.

The oldest and largest Fraternal organization in the world.

Over 3-million Masons world-wide.

1.5-million Masons in the United States. .

American Masons donate approximately $3-million A DAY to charity.

Charity offered to those who need without regard to race, national origin, or Masonic affiliation!

If you are a good man who desires to become better; who wishes to learn more about mankind and his relationship to God and to nature; to be of benefit to your fellow man; and to associate with those of a like nature; we invite you to consider becoming a part of the Masonic Family. Introduction to the Masonic Family

Freemasonry is composed of a family of organi- zations bound by common purposes and ideals; dedicated to improving life by improving human kind. Blue Lodge Masonry (also known as Craft or Symbolic Masonry) is the starting point. To be affiliated with any other part of the family you must first be a Blue Lodge Mason or a member of a Blue Lodge Mason’s family. Once made a Master Mason other Masonic Or- INTRODUCTION ganizations are open for membership. These in- clude: The of Freemasonry.

The of Freemasonry.

The Shrine.

The Order of the Eastern Star, a Masonic organization open to men and women. And your children can become a part of several organizations, including DeMolay for boys, and Jobs Daughters and Rainbow for girls.

Introduction to the Masonic Family

Freemasonry is composed of a family of organi- zations bound by common purposes and ideals; dedicated to improving life by improving human kind. Blue Lodge Masonry (also known as Craft or Symbolic Masonry) is the starting point. To be affiliated with any other part of the family you must first be a Blue Lodge Mason or a member of a Blue Lodge Mason’s family. Once made a Master Mason other Masonic Or- INTRODUCTION ganizations are open for membership. These in- clude: The York Rite of Freemasonry.

The Scottish Rite of Freemasonry.

The Shrine.

The Order of the Eastern Star, a Masonic organization open to men and women. And your children can become a part of several organizations, including DeMolay for boys, and Jobs Daughters and Rainbow for girls. Blue Lodge Masonry In the Beginning ... The Blue Lodge is the beginning of Masonry. It is the foundation on which all other Masonic or- ganizations are built. Origins Many Masons believe that the Fraternity has its

origins in the building of King Solomon’s Temple MASONRY LODGE BLUE and that the three de- grees represent the three classes of workmen, the Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft, and Mas- ter Mason. In fact, these are the names of the

three degrees of the Blue Lodge. Others be- lieve that the Fraternity was born from the guilds of stone masons who built the castles and cathedrals of medieval Europe. Other “popular” theo- ries claim the Fraternity was originated by the

Blue Lodge Masonry In the Beginning ... The Blue Lodge is the beginning of Masonry. It is the foundation on which all other Masonic or- ganizations are built. Origins Many Masons believe that the Fraternity has its

origins in the building of King Solomon’s Temple MASONRY LODGE BLUE and that the three de- grees represent the three classes of workmen, the Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft, and Mas- ter Mason. In fact, these are the names of the

three degrees of the Blue Lodge. Others be- lieve that the Fraternity was born from the guilds of stone masons who built the castles and cathedrals of medieval Europe. Other “popular” theo- ries claim the Fraternity was originated by the BLUE LODGE MASONRY BLUE LODGE MASONRY

t or as a place for the t a place for or as t or as a place for the t for a place or as tion there were an estimated 250 were tion there Many in the colonies. lodges including thetime, Masons of Washington,George Nathaniel Knox were Greene and Henry claim staunch patriots.Many Inde- that the Declaration of Rights of Bill the pendence and documents were founded upon Masonic principles. tion there were an estimated 250 were tion there Many colonies. in the lodges including thetime, Masons of Washington,George Nathaniel Knox were Greene and Henry claim staunch patriots.Many Inde- that the of Declaration Rights of Bill the pendence and documents were founded upon Masonic principles. What we do know for sure is that organized organized that sure is for do know What we back traced in the United States can be Masonry What we do know for sure is that organized organized that is sure for do know What we back traced can be in the United States Masonry Pharaohs of ancient Egyp Pharaohs of Phillip by purge theto hide after Templar Knights 1307. V in Clemet France and of began four in 1717 Freemasonry Speculative when and together Goose came at the lodges London and Churchyard, Paul’s St Gridiron House, Ale . into a themselves formed Revolu- By the American colonial times. to early Pharaohs of ancient Egyp ancient of Pharaohs Knights Templar to hide after the purge by Phillip by purge theto hide after Templar Knights 1307. in V Clemet and France of began four in 1717 Freemasonry Speculative when and together Goose at came the lodges London and Churchyard, Paul’s St Gridiron House, Ale Grand Lodge. into a themselves formed Revolu- By the American colonial times. to early ORGANIZATION In the United States each state and the District of Columbia is organized independently under it’s own Grand Lodge. Individual Lodges are char- tered by the Grand Lodge and work under that charter. BLUE LODGE MASONRY BLUE LODGE

Masonry teaches good men to become better, not better than others, but better then themselves. It teaches life’s lessons through a progressive series of degrees. Symbolic, or Blue Lodge Ma- sonry is composed of the degrees of Entered Ap- prentice, Fellow Craft and Master Mason. It is the foundation upon which all other Masonic orders are based. The prescribed ritual is taught using symbolism and allegories, the interpretation and value of each is unique to each brother mason, based upon his own experiences.

ORGANIZATION In the United States each state and the District of Columbia is organized independently under it’s own Grand Lodge. Individual Lodges are char- tered by the Grand Lodge and work under that charter. BLUE LODGE MASONRY BLUE LODGE

Masonry teaches good men to become better, not better than others, but better then themselves. It teaches life’s lessons through a progressive series of degrees. Symbolic, or Blue Lodge Ma- sonry is composed of the degrees of Entered Ap- prentice, Fellow Craft and Master Mason. It is the foundation upon which all other Masonic orders are based. The prescribed ritual is taught using symbolism and allegories, the interpretation and value of each is unique to each brother mason, based upon his own experiences.

BLUE LODGE MASONRY BLUE LODGE MASONRY The three golden tenants of Masonry are Broth- Masonry of tenants The three golden The to realizes that he do Mason comes must The three golden tenants of Masonry are Broth- Masonry of tenants The three golden that to realizes The do he comes Mason must erly Love, Relief and Truth. Relief Love, erly if he hisis Lodge of thanmeeting the more attend and Freemasonry of appreciate the value to truly teachings. its underlying the principles understand erly Love, Relief and Truth.and Relief Love, erly if he hisis Lodge of thanmeeting the more attend and Freemasonry of appreciate thevalue to truly its teachings. underlying principles the understand York Rite of Freemasonry

The York Rite of Freemasonry is an appen- dant body of the Blue Lodge. It consists of three separate organizations, the Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, the Council of Royal and Select Masters and the Commandery of

Knights Templar. OFFREEMASONRY RITE YORK The organization takes its name from the City of York, where, according to Masonic Tradition, King Athelstan created the Rite as the first “Grand Lodge of All England” to re- ward the Masons and Knights who helped unify Saxon England after years of conquest by the Norsemen.

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York Rite of Freemasonry

The York Rite of Freemasonry is an appen- dant body of the Blue Lodge. It consists of three separate organizations, the Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, the Council of Royal and Select Masters and the Commandery of

Knights Templar. OFFREEMASONRY RITE YORK The organization takes its name from the City of York, where, according to Masonic Tradition, King Athelstan created the Rite as the first “Grand Lodge of All England” to re- ward the Masons and Knights who helped unify Saxon England after years of conquest by the Norsemen.

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The Ancient & Accepted Scot- tish Rite of Freemasonry traces its origins to early 18th century France. The term “Scottish” is believed to come from those Scot- tish Masons who fled to France OF FREEMASONRYSCOTTISH RITE during and following the Jacobite Rebellion. Many of the earliest degrees in the Rite were believed to have come from Scotland. Like all good things, it left France and came to America were it was perfected and grew to its current form in Charleston, South Carolina in 1801. The Scottish Rite is often referred to as the University of Freemasonry. The twenty-nine de- grees of this Rite amplify those of the Blue Lodge by offering a broader and deeper geographic, his- torical, philosophical and spiritual connotation drawn from the greatest teachings of antiquity. The Scottish Rite in the U.S. is divided into two jurisdictions. The Supreme Council of the

Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite for the South- ern Masonic Jurisdiction is located in Washing- ton, D.C., at the , one of the most impressive Masonic structures in the world. It is sovereign over all Scottish Rites in the 35

Scottish Rite of Freemasonry

The Ancient & Accepted Scot- tish Rite of Freemasonry traces its origins to early 18th century France. The term “Scottish” is believed to come from those Scot- tish Masons who fled to France OF FREEMASONRYSCOTTISH RITE during and following the Jacobite Rebellion. Many of the earliest degrees in the Rite were believed to have come from Scotland. Like all good things, it left France and came to America were it was perfected and grew to its current form in Charleston, South Carolina in 1801. The Scottish Rite is often referred to as the University of Freemasonry. The twenty-nine de- grees of this Rite amplify those of the Blue Lodge by offering a broader and deeper geographic, his- torical, philosophical and spiritual connotation drawn from the greatest teachings of antiquity. The Scottish Rite in the U.S. is divided into two jurisdictions. The Supreme Council of the

Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite for the South- ern Masonic Jurisdiction is located in Washing- ton, D.C., at the House of the Temple, one of the most impressive Masonic structures in the world. It is sovereign over all Scottish Rites in the 35 SCOTTISH RITE OF FREEMASONRY SCOTTISH RITE OF FREEMASONRY

Degree is reserved for is for reserved Degree Degree is reserved for is for reserved Degree Secret Secret Secret Secret Serpent the Temple Serpent the Temple Knight Knight rd rd rd rd - Master of the Royal the Royal Master of - - Knight of the Royal Axe Axe the Royal of Knight - - Knight of the Royal Axe Axe the Royal of Knight - the Royal Master of - - Chief of the Tabernacle - Chief of the Tabernacle - Knight of the Sun theSun of Knight - Andrew St. of Knight - Kadosh of Knight - - Prince the - of Tabernacle theBrazen Knight of - Prince - ofMercy of Commander Knight - - Prince the - of Tabernacle theBrazen of Knight - Prince - ofMercy of Commander Knight - theSun of Knight - Andrew St. of Knight - Kadosh of Knight - - Inspector Inquisitor - Noachite or Prussian Prussian or Noachite - - Noachite or Prussian Prussian or Noachite - - Inspector Inquisitor th th th st nd st nd rd th th th th st nd rd th th th th th th th st nd 23 23 21 21 24 24 31 31 29 30 25 26 27 28 25 26 27 28 29 30 32 22 22 32 as an Orient. Individual as an Orient. Individual Consistory Consistory 33 The Consistory Consistory 33 The thosehave been members who recognized for outstanding service and their community. Masonry those have been members who recognized for outstanding service and their community. Masonry and west of the Missis- of west and and west of the Missis- of west and Lodge West West Lodge - Elu of the Fifteen the of Fifteen Elu - Twelve the of Elu - Architect Master - - Royal Arch of Solomon Elu Perfect - theEast of Knight - Jerusalem of Prince - - Royal Arch of Solomon Elu Perfect - theEast of Knight - Jerusalem of Prince - - Elu of the Fifteen the of Fifteen Elu - Twelve the of Elu - Architect Master - - Grand Pontiff the Symbolic Master of - - Knight of the East & the East of Knight - - Knight RoseCroix - Knight of the East & the East of Knight - - Knight RoseCroix - Grand Pontiff the Symbolic Master of - th th th th th th th th th th th th th th - Secret Master Secret Master - - Perfect Master Secretary Confidential - - Provost & Judge the Building of Intendant - the Nine of Elu - - Secret Master Master Secret - - Perfect Master Secretary Confidential - - Provost & Judge the Building of Intendant - the Nine of Elu - th th th th th th th th th th th th th th th th th th th th 4 15 15 4 The first three degrees of the Scottish Rite are are Rite Scottish the of degrees three The first Each state is referred to Each state is referred The first three degrees of the Scottish Rite are are Rite Scottish the of degrees three The first Each state is referred to is Each state referred 5 6 7 8 9 10 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 14 16 11 12 13 19 19 20 18 18 20 17 17 Council of Kadosh Kadosh of Council Lodge ofPerfection Chapter of Rose Croix states south of the Ohio states south of Scottish as Valleys, Rites,are known located in state. the cities across The Symbolic, in Blue conferred the Lodge. or follows: as are organized other degrees Chapter of Rose Croix Kadosh of Council the of sippi states are Rivers. The part other 15 Northern Masonic Jurisdiction headquartered in Massachusetts. Scottish as Valleys, Rites,areknown located in state. the cities across The Symbolic, in Blue conferred the Lodge. or as follows: are organized other degrees Lodge ofPerfection states south of the Ohio south of states the of sippi states are The Rivers. part other 15 Northern Masonic Jurisdiction headquartered in Massachusetts. Shrine The Ancient & Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, the Shrine of North America or simply, “the Shrine”, is a fraternity that grew out of Freemasonry in the late 19th Century. Originally envisioned to be the “Playground of Masonry,” it soon realized the need to focus on philanthropy, and, as a result, in 1923 the first of its 22 Hospitals for Chil- dren was opened in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Requiring each of its members to be a Blue SHRINE Lodge Mason, the ritual of the Shrine, while ab- breviated, affords additional light in Masonry us- ing an Arabic theme. The rite is performed at a “Ceremonial” in which a pilgrimage to Mecca is enacted. Following his initiation the new Noble is encouraged to join a Unit or Shrine Club. The Shrine provides a Mason with the means to widen the fellowship first enjoyed in the Blue Lodge. The Shrine of North America is governed by the Imperial Council headquartered in Tampa, Flor- ida. Each Orient (or state) is comprised of several Deserts (or cities) each having a single Shrine Center. There is no governing body at the Orient level.

Shrine The Ancient & Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, the Shrine of North America or simply, “the Shrine”, is a fraternity that grew out of Freemasonry in the late 19th Century. Originally envisioned to be the “Playground of Masonry,” it soon realized the need to focus on philanthropy, and, as a result, in 1923 the first of its 22 Shriners Hospitals for Chil- dren was opened in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Requiring each of its members to be a Blue SHRINE Lodge Mason, the ritual of the Shrine, while ab- breviated, affords additional light in Masonry us- ing an Arabic theme. The rite is performed at a “Ceremonial” in which a pilgrimage to Mecca is enacted. Following his initiation the new Noble is encouraged to join a Unit or Shrine Club. The Shrine provides a Mason with the means to widen the fellowship first enjoyed in the Blue Lodge. The Shrine of North America is governed by the Imperial Council headquartered in Tampa, Flor- ida. Each Orient (or state) is comprised of several Deserts (or cities) each having a single Shrine Center. There is no governing body at the Orient level. SHRINE SHRINE

Philadelphia, PA (215)430-4000 Oregon Portland, 241-5090 (503) Sacramento, California 453-2000 (916) Missouri Louis, St. 432-3600 (314) Louisiana Shreveport, 222-5704 (318) Springfield, MA (413.787.2000 Washington Spokane, (509)455-7844 Florida Tampa, 972-2250 (813) Minneapolis Minnesota 596-6100 (612) Philadelphia, PA (215)430-4000 Oregon Portland, 241-5090 (503) Sacramento, California 453-2000 (916) Missouri Louis, St. 432-3600 (314) Louisiana Shreveport, 222-5704 (318) Springfield, MA (413.787.2000 Washington Spokane, (509)455-7844 Florida Tampa, 972-2250 (813) Minneapolis Minnesota 596-6100 (612) By Specialty By Specialty Orthopedic Hospitals Orthopedic Orthopedic Hospitals Orthopedic Shrine Children’s Hospitals Hospitals Shrine Children’s Shrine Children’s Hospitals Hospitals Children’s Shrine Montreal, Quebec Canada, Canada, Quebec Montreal, 842-4464 (514) Illinois Chicago, 622-5400 (773) Pennsylvania Erie, 875-8700 (814) SC Greenville, 271-3444 (864) Hawaii Honolulu, 941-4466 (808) Texas Houston, 797-1616 (713) Salt Lake City, Utah 536-3500 (801) Kentucky Lexington, 266-2101 (859) California Angeles, Los 388-3151 (213) Mexico City, Mexico 55-424-7850 011+(525) Montreal, Quebec Canada, Canada, Quebec Montreal, 842-4464 (514) Illinois Chicago, 622-5400 (773) Pennsylvania Erie, 875-8700 (814) SC Greenville, 271-3444 (864) Hawaii Honolulu, 941-4466 (808) Texas Houston, 797-1616 (713) Salt Lake City, Utah 536-3500 (801) Kentucky Lexington, 266-2101 (859) California Angeles, Los 388-3151 (213) Mexico City, Mexico 55-424-7850 011+(525) Burn Hospitals Boston, Massachusetts Galveston, Texas (617) 722-3000 (409) 770-0660 Cincinnati, Ohio Sacramento, California (513) 872-6000 (916) 453-2000

Spinal Cord Rehabilitation

Chicago, Illinois Sacramento, California (773) 622-5400 (916) 453-2000 SHRINE Philadelphia, PA (215) 430-4000

Burn Hospitals Boston, Massachusetts Galveston, Texas (617) 722-3000 (409) 770-0660 Cincinnati, Ohio Sacramento, California (513) 872-6000 (916) 453-2000

Spinal Cord Rehabilitation

Chicago, Illinois Sacramento, California (773) 622-5400 (916) 453-2000 SHRINE Philadelphia, PA (215) 430-4000

Order of the Eastern Star The Order of the Eastern Star is the largest fra- ternal organization in the world open to both men and women. Qualifications for membership in- clude a belief in a Supreme Being and a family relationship to a Mason or a member of the Star for ladies. A male applicant must be a Master Mason in good standing. STAR OF THE EASTERN ORDER The Order of the Eastern Star was organized in 1850 by Brother to provide female relatives of Masons an avenue to share the same inspirations found in the Blue Lodge. The organization, headquartered at the Interna- tional Temple in Washington, DC, governs Grand Chapters in all 50 states, all 7 provinces in Can- ada, Puerto Rico, Guam, Mexico, Saudi Arabia,

The International Temple, Washington, D.C.

Order of the Eastern Star The Order of the Eastern Star is the largest fra- ternal organization in the world open to both men and women. Qualifications for membership in- clude a belief in a Supreme Being and a family relationship to a Mason or a member of the Star for ladies. A male applicant must be a Master Mason in good standing. STAR OF THE EASTERN ORDER The Order of the Eastern Star was organized in 1850 by Brother Rob Morris to provide female relatives of Masons an avenue to share the same inspirations found in the Blue Lodge. The organization, headquartered at the Interna- tional Temple in Washington, DC, governs Grand Chapters in all 50 states, all 7 provinces in Can- ada, Puerto Rico, Guam, Mexico, Saudi Arabia,

The International Temple, Washington, D.C. ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR

The purpose of the Star is the Star beauti- the on based of The purpose Masonic every organization, East- As with the the Star is the beauti- based on of The purpose Masonic every organization, East- As with the Bermuda, Okinawa, and Scotland. Bermuda, heroiccon- of andbiblical inspiring ful examples initia- of ritual the in used values moral duct and which principles the noble portray tion which Eastern Star should of adorn lives the personal members. toern Star strives take good people and make the charitable of better. Concrete evidence them the found millions of organization is the nature of have theraised been mem- dollarswithin which bership to support jurisdictional, and national, local charities. Okinawa, and Scotland. Bermuda, heroiccon- of andbiblical inspiring ful examples initia- of ritual the in used values moral duct and which principles the noble portray tion which Eastern Star should of adorn lives the personal members. toern Star strives take good people and make charitable the of better. Concrete evidence them the found millions of organization is the nature of have theraised been mem- dollarswithin which bership to support jurisdictional, and national, local charities. Masonic Youth Organizations

Job’s Daughters is an organization for young women between the ages of 10 and 20 who are related to a Master Mason. The “Jobbies” per-

form service projects in their com- ORGANIZATIONS YOUTH MASONIC munities and support the Hearing Impaired Kids Endowment (HIKE).

The International Order of the Rainbow for Girls is a character building and service organization for girls between the ages of 11and 20 sponsored by Masons, Eastern Star or Amaranth. Its main goal is to teach belief in a Supreme Being and in the immortality of the soul; the truths contained in the Holy Bible; church mem- bership; patriotism; love of home and family,

dignity of character; effective leadership and ser- vice to humanity & community. The four main types of activities for Rainbow are: service projects, charity projects, money making projects and fun projects.

Masonic Youth Organizations

Job’s Daughters is an organization for young women between the ages of 10 and 20 who are related to a Master Mason. The “Jobbies” per-

form service projects in their com- ORGANIZATIONS YOUTH MASONIC munities and support the Hearing Impaired Kids Endowment (HIKE).

The International Order of the Rainbow for Girls is a character building and service organization for girls between the ages of 11and 20 sponsored by Masons, Eastern Star or Amaranth. Its main goal is to teach belief in a Supreme Being and in the immortality of the soul; the truths contained in the Holy Bible; church mem- bership; patriotism; love of home and family,

dignity of character; effective leadership and ser- vice to humanity & community. The four main types of activities for Rainbow are: service projects, charity projects, money making projects and fun projects. MASONIC YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS MASONIC YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS Molay International was born in Molay International was born in De and boys a phone nine 1919 call, with life. of precepts seven and man one still DeMolay teaches seven Today, the principles upon precepts or basic life DeMolay which shouldmembers build De and boys a phone nine 1919 call, with life. of precepts seven and man one still DeMolay teaches seven Today, the upon principles precepts or basic life DeMolay which shouldmembers build their lives: love of parents, reverence for sacred sacred for reverence parents, of love lives: their comradeship, cleanness courtesy, fidelity, things, and patriotism. their lives: love of parents, reverence for sacred sacred for parents, reverence of love lives: their comradeship, cleanness courtesy, fidelity, things, and patriotism. Other Masonic Organizations MEN’S ORGANIZATIONS

Royal Order of Scotland: An invitation order of the Masonic family. Members must be Master Masons of five years stand- ing. The Order has two degrees, that of OTHER MASONIC ORGANIZATONS MASONIC OTHER Heredom of Kilwinning and the Rosy Cross.

Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priests: An invitational organization with membership limitations. Members are selected on the basis of outstanding performance as a Commander of a Commandery of Knights Templar.

Membership in National Sojourners is open to citizens of the United States who are Master Masons in good standing who are serving or have served honorably as a Commissioned Offi- cer, Warrant Officer or senior Non-Commissioned Officer or to those of similar rank in an allied service during the time of war.

York Rite Sovereign College of North America: An invitational order that exists primarily to be of service to the York Rite of Freemasonry by providing ritualistic and educational support.

Other Masonic Organizations MEN’S ORGANIZATIONS

Royal Order of Scotland: An invitation order of the Masonic family. Members must be Master Masons of five years stand- ing. The Order has two degrees, that of OTHER MASONIC ORGANIZATONS MASONIC OTHER Heredom of Kilwinning and the Rosy Cross.

Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priests: An invitational organization with membership limitations. Members are selected on the basis of outstanding performance as a Commander of a Commandery of Knights Templar.

Membership in National Sojourners is open to citizens of the United States who are Master Masons in good standing who are serving or have served honorably as a Commissioned Offi- cer, Warrant Officer or senior Non-Commissioned Officer or to those of similar rank in an allied service during the time of war.

York Rite Sovereign College of North America: An invitational order that exists primarily to be of service to the York Rite of Freemasonry by providing ritualistic and educational support. OTHER MASONIC ORGANIZATONS OTHER MASONIC ORGANIZATONS A A An An

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Masons, Illustrious Master of a Council of Cryptic of Cryptic a Council of Master Illustrious Masons, of a Commandery of Commander and Masons, Knights Templar. of Cryptic a Council of Master Illustrious Masons, of a Commandery of Commander and Masons, Knights Templar. Masons. and a program of community or Masonic interest. Masonic or community of program and a Masons. and a program of community or Masonic interest. Masonic or community of program and a Each Council is limited to 27 members. to 27 is limited Council Each Each Council is limited to 27 members. to 27 is limited Council Each OTHER MASONIC ORGANIZATONS OTHER MASONIC ORGANIZATONS of of of of An An An inter- An An inter- An A benevolent benevolent A A benevolent benevolent A

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Tall CedarsLebanon of Tall CedarsLebanon of North America is a Masonic organi- is a Masonic America North zation devotedto fostering friend- Freema- among and ship fellowship North America is a Masonic organi- a Masonic is America North zation devotedto fostering friend- Freema- among and ship fellowship

organization for wives, mothers, daughters daughters mothers, wives, for organization The or- Templar. Knights of sisters and ganizationof supports the Commandery organization for wives, mothers, daughters daughters mothers, wives, for organization The or- Templar. Knights of sisters and ganizationof supports the Commandery Social Order of the Beauceant: Beauceant: Social the Order of Social Order of the Beauceant: Beauceant: Social the Order of Masons requiringin membership the Royal Arch. Masons requiringin membership the Royal Arch. Masons: Knight Masons: Knight Daughters of the Nile: Daughters of the Nile: fraternal organization for women who are birth by orrelated Shriner, marriage to a the of Daughter another or Mason Master Daughters of the Nile: Daughters of the Nile: fraternal fraternal organization for women who are birth by orrelated Shriner, marriage to a the of Daughter another or Mason Master national Christian Order whose primary pur- primary whose Order Christian national protection mutual and contact social is pose is Shrine White members. its of support and national Christian Order whose primary pur- primary whose Order Christian national protection mutual and contact social is pose is Shrine White members. its of support and White Shrine of Jerusalem: Jerusalem: White Shrine of White Shrine of Jerusalem: Jerusalem: White Shrine of LADIES’ & CO-ED ORGANIZATIONS LADIES’ & CO-ED ORGANIZATIONS opened to men and women. and men to opened opened to men and women. and men to opened Knights Templar. Nile. They contribute over a million dollars a year to a year dollars a million over contribute Nile. They the ShrineChildren’s Hospitals. Knights Templar. Nile. They contribute over a million dollars a year to a year dollars a million over contribute Nile. They the ShrineChildren’s Hospitals. sons and to all mankind. mankind. to all sons and sons and to all mankind. mankind. to all sons and Masonic Philanthropies

While every Masonic related or- ganization is proud of their charities, this section has been limited to the charities of the four major Masonic organizations, the Symbolic Lodge, York Rite, Scottish Rite and Shrine. Individual Blues Lodges adopt a wide variety of charitable contributions at the community level.

The Grand Lodge of Iowa awards 60 or more $2,000 $3,000,000 adayto charity! scholarships to graduating high seniors every year. They also fund one of the largest private libraries in the world, located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Low interest college loans are also available through the Grand Lodge. The Grand Lodge of funds a marching band camp for high school students and a very modern Child Identification Program in many communities each year.

The York Rite of Freemasonry funds research grants for central auditory prob- lems, cardiovascular and arteriolosclero- sis, and diseases of the eye. Additionally the Knights Templar offer financial assis- tance to qualified applicants for surgery of the eye. The Knights Templar also offer low interest college loans.

Masonic Philanthropies

While every Masonic related or- ganization is proud of their charities, this section has been limited to the charities of the four major Masonic organizations, the Symbolic Lodge, York Rite, Scottish Rite and Shrine. Individual Blues Lodges adopt a wide variety of charitable contributions at the community level.

The Grand Lodge of Iowa awards 60 or more $2,000 $3,000,000 adayto charity! scholarships to graduating high seniors every year. They also fund one of the largest private libraries in the world, located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Low interest college loans are also available through the Grand Lodge. The funds a marching band camp for high school students and a very modern Child Identification Program in many communities each year.

The York Rite of Freemasonry funds research grants for central auditory prob- lems, cardiovascular and arteriolosclero- sis, and diseases of the eye. Additionally the Knights Templar offer financial assis- tance to qualified applicants for surgery of the eye. The Knights Templar also offer low interest college loans. $3,000,000 a day to charity! $3,000,000 a day to charity!

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York Rite Masonry York Rite - www.yorkrite.org Knights Temlar of the USA - www.knightstemplar.org Scottish Rite Masonry Supreme Council, Southern Jurisdiction - www. scottishrite.org Shrine Shrine of North America - www.shrinershq.org Abu Bekr (in Siouxland) - www.abubekr.com

Or the Sioux City Scottish Rite phone - 712.258.7511 e-mail - [email protected]

Developed by George Harrison & Jeffrey Buchman Produced by the Sioux City Scottish Rite, Sioux City Iowa All rights reserved, May 2007. Empowering Masonry since 1906

FOR MORE INFORMATION Talk to the friend who gave you this flipchart. Go on-line to any of the following sites: Symbolic (Blue) Lodge Masonry Grand Lodge of Iowa - www.gl-iowa.org Grand Lodge of Nebraska - www.glne.org Grand Lodge of South Dakota - http://www.mastermason.com/southdakota/ Masonry in Siouxland - www.freemasonry-siouxland.org

York Rite Masonry York Rite - www.yorkrite.org Knights Temlar of the USA - www.knightstemplar.org Scottish Rite Masonry Supreme Council, Southern Jurisdiction - www. scottishrite.org Shrine Shrine of North America - www.shrinershq.org Abu Bekr (in Siouxland) - www.abubekr.com

Or the Sioux City Scottish Rite phone - 712.258.7511 e-mail - [email protected]

Developed by George Harrison & Jeffrey Buchman Produced by the Sioux City Scottish Rite, Sioux City Iowa All rights reserved, May 2007. Empowering Masonry since 1906