About Us
WHO ARE THE SHRINERS?
We are men sharing our best lives. Fun is our cornerstone and philanthropy is our keystone to fellowship. Brotherhood, family, compassion and service to others are in our foundation. Shriners are first to fun, you will have the opportunity to connect with your brothers, build your own fraternal experience and make a difference in the lives of children through your international philanthropy, Shriners Hospitals for Children.
We base our fraternity on membership in Freemasonry. To become a Shriner, a man must first be a Mason. Start your great adventure making memories with your brothers.
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WHAT’S A SHRINER?
A Shriner is a man who professes a faith in God. As a man of faith, he uses the tools of moral and Ethical truths to serve mankind. A Shriner binds himself to like-minded men in a Brotherhood that transcends all religious, ethical, social, cultural, and educational differences. In fellowship, with his brothers, a Shriner finds ways in which to serve his God, his family, his fellow man, and his country. A Shriner is dedicated. He recognizes his responsibility for justice, truth, charity, enlightenment, freedom and liberty, honesty and integrity in all aspects of human endeavor. A Shriner is such a man!!
WHAT’S A FEZ?
Shriners is a part of, a fraternity that was founded in 1870. We are a fraternity of men dedicated to brotherhood, fun, and philanthropic activities.
One of the most iconic symbols of our fraternity is the fez. Worn by members of Araba Shriners, the fez is a red felt hat that is adorned with a black tassel and scimitar logo. It was chosen as our symbol by our founder. The fez is a symbol of our commitment to our international brotherhood and philanthropy. It stands out in a crowd and has become a well known symbol that represents a true Shriner.
WHY SCIMITAR LOGO?
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The scimitar stands for the backbone of the fraternity, its members.
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The two claws are for the Shriners fraternity and its philanthropy.
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The sphinx stands for the governing body of the Shriners.
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The five-pointed star represents the thousands of children helped by the philanthropy each year.
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The emblem also bears the phrase “Robur et Furor,” which means “Strength and Fury.”
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