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The Shriners, who do many good things (and for whom I have the greatest respect, having a grandchild who has directly benefited from the efforts of Shriner's Childrens' Hospital treatment), are suffering from the end of 'fraternal lodge activity'...the same problem that afflicts the Elks, Eagles, Moose, Sons of Norway, and all sorts of other fraternal organizations now dying a slow death. The world has changed. Who has time for that stuff when we're all involved in an economic rat-race to survive (and I do not mean the statement in a derogatory sense to the Shriners or any other group).
We've come to rely upon government, rather than each other. And sometimes government has its own best interests at heart, rather than the interests of its citizens. Maybe it's time for me to wear the Shriner's fez.
We've come to rely upon government, rather than each other. And sometimes government has its own best interests at heart, rather than the interests of its citizens. Maybe it's time for me to wear the Shriner's fez.
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This is an unfortunate fact that fraternal groups such as this are losing members du to the reasons stated above and it is up to all of us to keep these organizations alive. All (most) of them are very active in the communities and do many wonderful charitable works.
To be a Shriner, you must first become a Mason. I am a Mason, but not a Shriner. I have not stepped up to that degree as of yet...but do my part as a Mason to assist in Shriner charities.
Folks - I highly recommend joining any one of the fraternal groups out there that fits what you believe. If we don't do it, the gov't will continue to step up and insert themselves. If that happens, everyone loses.
To be a Shriner, you must first become a Mason. I am a Mason, but not a Shriner. I have not stepped up to that degree as of yet...but do my part as a Mason to assist in Shriner charities.
Folks - I highly recommend joining any one of the fraternal groups out there that fits what you believe. If we don't do it, the gov't will continue to step up and insert themselves. If that happens, everyone loses.
I was Sr. Steward of my Lodge for 4 months before being appointed to Sr. Deacon to replace a fallen Brother; I had only been a Master Mason two months before being appointed to Sr. Steward. I was elected Jr. Warden of my Lodge at the next elections. I held Jr. Warden for two years due to work commitments. This year I was elected to Sr. Warden. I joined the Fraternity in 2007.
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One of the other factors facing them is that they rarely let outsiders in, thus shutting out some who may have wanted to be part of the organizations.
Simialr to Eagles, VFW's and other similar orgs, there haven't been world wars like WW1, WW2, Korea, Veitnam, and just in the last 20 years the Gulf war, Iraq and so forth.
These recent ones are a whole different breed of people with not much in common other than the fights on the battle field. Age differences keep many away from the older groups.
I too always enjoyed seeing the Shriners and there go carts and motocades of cars and Full Dressers. But then again how many parades are there any more as well?
Simialr to Eagles, VFW's and other similar orgs, there haven't been world wars like WW1, WW2, Korea, Veitnam, and just in the last 20 years the Gulf war, Iraq and so forth.
These recent ones are a whole different breed of people with not much in common other than the fights on the battle field. Age differences keep many away from the older groups.
I too always enjoyed seeing the Shriners and there go carts and motocades of cars and Full Dressers. But then again how many parades are there any more as well?
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The days of mom staying home and cooking for the family are long gone. With that goes the mens clubs. Now mom gets home as late as dad and both are worrying about dinner, kids homework and who will still have a job tomorrow.
By the way I am also open to Mom making enough money so I can stay home and cook. Then she can join the Shriners. Either way would be nice.
By the way I am also open to Mom making enough money so I can stay home and cook. Then she can join the Shriners. Either way would be nice.
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That's a sad state of affairs. My son has also benefited from the Shriner's hospital in Salt Lake. He was born with a club foot (luckily not too severe) and a friend of mine who is a Shriner sponsored him in. When he was born we still lived in Wisconsin and he was initially seen at Mayo Clinic where they did a great job on starting his treatment but after we moved we started taking him to the Shriner's Hospital. They have been absolutely great to work with and my boy is now four years old, with the only sign of the club foot being that his right calf is slightly skinnier than the left. Any of you who are Shriners have my heartfelt thanks for your contributions of time, money and effort.
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I am a Mason but not a Shriner as well. Part of the reason why is that I am on the "fast track" to become the Master of my Lodge, so I am spending too much time studying the necessary proficiencies. To give you an example of what I mean by "fast track"....
I was Sr. Steward of my Lodge for 4 months before being appointed to Sr. Deacon to replace a fallen Brother; I had only been a Master Mason two months before being appointed to Sr. Steward. I was elected Jr. Warden of my Lodge at the next elections. I held Jr. Warden for two years due to work commitments. This year I was elected to Sr. Warden. I joined the Fraternity in 2007.
I was Sr. Steward of my Lodge for 4 months before being appointed to Sr. Deacon to replace a fallen Brother; I had only been a Master Mason two months before being appointed to Sr. Steward. I was elected Jr. Warden of my Lodge at the next elections. I held Jr. Warden for two years due to work commitments. This year I was elected to Sr. Warden. I joined the Fraternity in 2007.
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I have already Initiated and Passed brethren from start to finish minus the Lectures. Next year I will be Raising at least one Brother and giving at least one Lecture.
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my grandad was a shriner,he played bass drum in the drum and bugle corp for 60 years yes 60 years he stopped after passing out in a parade in lubbock texas when he was 80 years old then he became a photographer for the shriners after that untill he was 97 when he passed away.i remember every year as a kid traviling with him and watching him march in paradwes all over the country and the shrine circus every year also.
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Unfortunatly our lives have become so fast paced that most feel that they do not have time for brotherhoods of any type. Also, the mis-information that has been applied via the internet keeps a lot of people away.
I decided a year ago to slow my pace down and become a mason. I was raised in May and appointed a Junior Deacon in the June elections. I plan on going to the Shrinners after I become a past master as I want to learn and become proficient in all aspects of my lodge before I venture out to the other avenues.
In the past year we have had several come in and go through the EA initiation but about 1/2 have not returned for various reasons.
We do a lot of charitable work with the Shriners as well as Scottish Rite Hospital and York Rite.
I would strongly reccommend anyone making the time to get involved in one of the fine orginizations that are out there.
I decided a year ago to slow my pace down and become a mason. I was raised in May and appointed a Junior Deacon in the June elections. I plan on going to the Shrinners after I become a past master as I want to learn and become proficient in all aspects of my lodge before I venture out to the other avenues.
In the past year we have had several come in and go through the EA initiation but about 1/2 have not returned for various reasons.
We do a lot of charitable work with the Shriners as well as Scottish Rite Hospital and York Rite.
I would strongly reccommend anyone making the time to get involved in one of the fine orginizations that are out there.
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