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Stated
Meeting:
1st Wednesday
of the Month
@ 6:00 PM
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Lodge
Secretary
Office Hours:
9AM - 12PM
(530) 893-3171
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The
Shrine of North America is known for its colorful parades, circuses
and clowns. But there is also a serious side to this international
fraternity of approximately 525,000 men belonging to 191 Shrine
Temples, or chapters, throughout North America. For 75 years, the
Shrine has operated a network of specialized hospitals that treat
children with orthopaedic problems, burns and spinal cord injuries,
up to their 18th birthday, free of charge.
The Shrine was founded in 1872 by a group of 13 men belonging to
the Masonic Order. It was originally established to provide fun
and fellowship for its members. But as the organization grew, its
members decided to dedicate their efforts to helping others by establishing
an official Shrine philanthropy — a network of specialized hospitals
that have provided expert medical care to more than 600,000 children,
free of charge.
Since the first Shriners Hospital opened in 1922, the Shrine has
supported what has come to be known as the "World's Greatest Philanthropy."
The Shrine and its 22 hospitals, while maintaining separate legal
and financial identities, are linked through the Shrine's continuing
support of Shriners Hospitals.
The best known symbol of Shrinedom is the distinctive red fez that
Shriners wear at official functions. Because Shriners are men who
enjoy life, fun is a large part of the Shrine and the activities
that help support the Shrine's philanthropy. Most Shrine Temples
sponsor Shrine Clubs and special units, such as the motor corps,
band or clown units and many other units of interest. They share
in the camaraderie, deep friendships and good fellowship that are
all part of being a Shriner.
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