Shriners

JimS · May 28, 2016

I have a contractor who works on a property I manage. Super guy. He is in to the local Shriners organization in a big way. I
forwarded a picture of him in a parade to the owner of the property. The owner's response was, "He's into all that stuff."

Am I missing something? Yes, I have heard about the Masons' connection to the Shriners but all they do to help sick, particularly
burned children is pretty ok in my book.

buickanddeere · May 28, 2016

There is what you see and then there is what is below the surface.

Spook · May 28, 2016

I am a Mason, but not a Shriner. All the Shriner guys I know are great guys, I am proud to have them as friends. Btw, a lot of the Shriners costs come out of their own pockets. They do do fund raising, but they spend a lot of money of their own. IMHO, a great organization. Mason's are the best of the best!😎😎😎😎😎

JimS · May 28, 2016

"There is what you see and then there is what is below the surface."

You could probably say that of us all.

JD Seller · May 28, 2016

Are there many younger Mason's and Shriners??? It seems like time to be involved with these type of community organizations is getting harder. I am no longer active in any and none of my sons are involved.

HenryO · May 28, 2016

As a mason for over 60 years, and a Shriner for some of those years, I can tell you that the shriners are all about helping children. They operate 21 hospitals for children in the us AND NO ONE EVER PAYS A CENT. The hospitals are all funded by the Shriners through their many fund raising projects, their own pockets and donations from supporting others. They are the fun part of masonry. They are dedicated people everywhere you go. I have been a mason in Ohio, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia and Florida and they are all the same no matter what. Shriners are a fellowship within the greatest fellowship on earth, The Masons, which espouse honesty, faithfulness to God, your spouse and family and to be charitable to all mannkind. I could write a book on this subject but NUFF SAID. Henry

PJH · May 28, 2016

I worked with a guy who was a Shriner. He and his fellow members have the little cars that you see doing all the fancy maneuvers in the local (and distant) parades. The costs for that little car came right out of his pocket. This guy parties hard, but he and his buddies have hearts of solid gold. When I think of Shriners, I'm always reminded of the Ray Stevens song. I've always heard that Ray donated the profits from that song to the Shriners. Maybe someone knows if that's true.
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PJH · May 28, 2016

In case it isn't apparent in my post above - I have great respect for the Shriners organization.

Goose · May 28, 2016

They seem to be dying out around here. I'm not involved, but my wife is heavily into Eastern Star. At the various open functions, the average age appears to be at least 70.

You just don't see any young people.

BTW, I'm a member of the greatest fraternal organization of all, the U.S. Marine Corps.

bwillett · May 28, 2016

If you read the owner's manual, Buickanddeere, you would know that you are a fool. You must watch all the conspiracy television show.

bwillett · May 28, 2016

If you read the owner's manual, Buickanddeere, you would know that you are a fool. You must watch all the conspiracy television shows.

Paul from MI · May 28, 2016

I am not a Mason or a Shriner, but they do so much good work for others. I am an Elk, a Moose, and an Eagle and they do lots of good things for the unfortunate too. All of the fraternal organizations seem to be having trouble attracting younger active members. I don't know if it's a sign of our government trying to take care of everyone, or the busieness of our younger generation just making a living, or what. But none of my kids are active in any of the fraternal organizations--and they are missing out on some great fellowship and relationships. Just my rant.

jwmfarms · May 28, 2016

I am 48, and have been a Mason for 8 years. I am currently serving as Master of the lodge for the second time. We do a lot of good things for the community that no one ever talks about. Blood drives twice a year, with a free community breakfast, whether you give or not. Law enforcement and teacher recognition programs, support for Boy Scout projects, child ID progams, and this is just my lodge. Each is different.

I'm not a Shriner, but was do have a lot of members that we, and we support their hospitals as well.

I do belong to the Scottish Rite, another Masonic organization. We operate a Childhood Language Center that works with children who have problems talking or communicating. It relies mostly on insurance and donations.

I'm always amazed, and dismayed, by the people who will bad mouth us without really knowing who we are, what we believe, what we stand for, and what we do!

jwmfarms · May 28, 2016

I see, once again, you speak, without knowing anything about the subject! See my response above if you wish to learn. Ignore it if you wish to remain ignorant!

DC3puller · May 28, 2016

Sadly if does not involve a phone in their hand young people are not interested

markct · May 28, 2016

I think many clubs of all types are dwindling. I'm 33, so sorta at the beginning of the social media generation. Many of the people I know I have met thru the internet in one way or another. Years ago if you wanted to talk tractors and meet simular minded folks you joined a tractor club, that was the only way to exchange info, find parts etc. Now with the internet we can do all that from our computer, and some people I have met thru the internet have become good friends and see them regularly in person. Years ago Elks, Masons, Vfw etc were the social media and discussion forums. As things change and generations change unfortunately so is that.

buickanddeere · May 28, 2016

(quoted from post at 13:18:23 05/28/16) They seem to be dying out around here. I'm not involved, but my wife is heavily into Eastern Star. At the various open functions, the average age appears to be at least 70.

You just don't see any young people.

BTW, I'm a member of the greatest fraternal organization of all, the U.S. Marine Corps.

Churches, Rotary, women's Institute, Lions, Kinsmen, Masons, Odd Fellows, Agricultural Societies, ham Radio Clubs, family reunions etc. There are all suffering the same fate of entertainment and togetherness without "having to go out".
It wasn't that long ago that socializing was via a hand written, letter, attending church, weddings, funerals and "brotherhood" organizations. Even the phone wasn't worth much being a party line and expensive long distance calling.

buickanddeere · May 28, 2016

(quoted from post at 18:41:31 05/28/16) If you read the owner's manual, Buickanddeere, you would know that you are a fool. You must watch all the conspiracy television show.

What goes on at Entered, Fellow and Master Mason is a lot different than at 32nd and 33rd.
How are your buddy's Jahbulon, Osiris, Leviathan etc and the one that even I know enough not to mention his name outside of a Lodge meeting that is in session.

Goose · May 28, 2016

This is kind of a late response, but my first ever experience with Masons was not pleasant.

One of my best buddies ever in the Marine Corps was court marshaled and reduced in rank from Gunnery Sergeant to Staff Sergeant for a minor lapse that should have resulted in nothing more than a written reprimand at the most. Everyone who knew him was dumbfounded. The entire court marshal was nothing more than a Kangaroo Court with "Lets get Bill O....." written all over it.

It came to light after the fact that the two Master Sergeants and the mustang Captain who ramrodded the court marshal through, and the Major who presided over it were all members of the same Masonic Lodge in Havelock, NC. No one who knew the facts could believe that was pure coincidence.

I know, I shouldn't let the actions of four azzholes sour me on an entire organization permanently, but it has and I'm not apologizing for it.

jwmfarms · May 29, 2016

Buickanddeere, obviously you are not a Mason, but you profess to know what goes on in a Masonic ceremony
like you are an expert. But, you are not! The names of "our buddies" you have listed are not names I am
familiar with. They have not been used in any lodge meeting I have been to or presided over.

Since you are so interested in Masonry, I will tell you what we teach.

Friendship, morality, and brotherly love!

Arthur Itis · May 29, 2016

Local Shriners at a 4-way stop asking for donations. Parked nearby their big new motorhome type bus. I asked how much it cost, Shriner did not like the question. Love their hospital, but they personally. at club level, nnalert away more money than a drunken sailor.

1948CaseVAI · May 29, 2016

The Shrine is an outstanding organization made up of outstanding folks. When my wife's granddaughter lost her leg at 5 years old in a riding mower accident the Shrine paid for the flight from Kansas to Florida, fixed her up as good as could be done, paid for the parents flights and board/room in Florida, and flew them all home. They still fly her back two times a year for further work Other than time off work the parents have lost nothing financially - all paid by the Shrine.

I think part of the problem with young people is that some are waiting to be asked, and they do not realize that is not how it works. Some Shriners around here used to sport bumper stickers here that said "2B1 ask 1" but I am not sure a lot of folks know that.

the mick · May 29, 2016

I'm sorry you feel that way about masons, but just a thought! You said they were all from the same lodge? Don't you think that would of happened if they were all members of a different club too? They were apparently friends and that would of happened no matter what group they were with! It wasn't the masons fault.

buickanddeere · May 29, 2016

(quoted from post at 10:18:39 05/29/16) The Shrine is an outstanding organization made up of outstanding folks. When my wife's granddaughter lost her leg at 5 years old in a riding mower accident the Shrine paid for the flight from Kansas to Florida, fixed her up as good as could be done, paid for the parents flights and board/room in Florida, and flew them all home. They still fly her back two times a year for further work Other than time off work the parents have lost nothing financially - all paid by the Shrine.

I think part of the problem with young people is that some are waiting to be asked, and they do not realize that is not how it works. Some Shriners around here used to sport bumper stickers here that said "2B1 ask 1" but I am not sure a lot of folks know that.

Familiar with " wolves in sheep's clothing " ?

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