Allied Masonic Organizations
( that are commonly found in the United States of America )
- Acasia · · ·
A
college social fraternity, founded in 1904, composed of Protestant men
recommended by two Master Masons. Headquarters are in Evanston, Illinois.
- American Lodge of Research · · ·
Consists of Master Masons
interested in the study of Masonic history.
- Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry · · ·
The Supreme Council of the Northern
Jurisdiction, organized in 1813, maintains headquarters in Boston. The Supreme
Council of the Southern Jurisdition, which includes the western states and the
United States' territorial possessions, was organized in 1801. It has
headquartes in Washington, D.C.
- Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine · · ·
Also known as The Shriners.
Memebership is open to Thirty-Second Degree Masons and Knights Templar.
Organized in 1872, primarily for good fellowship, and with considerable
emphasis on impressive titles, colorful regalia, and mass ceremonials. The
Order also provides extensive financial support for health work among
children, the seventeen Shriner hospitals for crippled childern have
facilities for about 800 patients, who receive free treatment upon
recommendation by a Mason. Headquartes are in Chicago, Illinois.
- Ancient Egyptian Order of Princesses of Sharemkhu · · ·
Composed of women relatives of
Shriners. It undertakes both charitable and social projects.
- Ancient Egyptian Order of Sciots · · ·
Made up of Masons who pledge to
attend their Blue Lodge meetings monthly. Its purposes are the promotion of
Masonic fellowship and aiding underprivileged and undernourished children.
Founded in 1905. Headquarters are in San Francisco, California.
- Ancient Toltec Rite · · ·
Members are Knights Templars,
Thirty-Second Degree Masons, and their women relatives. It confers its own
degrees.
- Daughters of Mokanna · · ·
A fraternal organization for women
relatives of the Prophets of the Enchanted Realm. Headquarters are in
Cleaveland Heights, Ohio.
- Daughters of the Nile · · ·
A women's group dedicated to the
encouragement of high principles. Membership is restricted to close family
relatives of Shriners, and is by invitation. Founded in 1913 with headquarters
in San Francisco, California.
- George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association · · ·
Founded in 1912
with membership limited to Grand Lodge members. It maintains the Washington
Masonic Memorial in Alexandria, Virginia.
- Grand College of Rites of the U.S.A. · · ·
Studies ancient Masonic rites.
Membership is limited to Master Masons and is by invitation.
- Grand Council of Allied Masonic Degrees of the U.S.A. · · ·
Members are Royal
Arch Masons. Organized for the practice of old Masonic Rituals.
- High Twelve International · · ·
Composed of Master Masons organized
to promote inter-Masonic friendships and to support Masonic ideals. The group
was founded in 1921 with headquarters in Maplewood, Missouri.
- Holy Order of Knights Beneficent of the Holy City · · ·
This is a group of Master Masons
organized to strengthen religious devotion. Membership is by invitation.
- Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priests · · ·
An organization of Eminent
Commanders of Knights Templar Commanderies. It confers its own degrees.
- Knights Templar · · ·
Founded in 1816, the Grand
Encampment of Knights Templar maintains headquarters in Chicago.
- Ladies' Oriental Shrine of North America · · ·
This is a group of women relatives
of Shriners dedicated to humanitarian work and fellowship.
- Legion of Honor · · ·
A national Association of Legions
of Honor was founded in 1931, and maintains headquarters in Miami. It is open
to servicemen and veterans of the United States, who are Shriners.
- Low Twelve Clubs · · ·
Maintain funds for Masonic death
benefits. Members are Master Masons.
- Masonic Clubs · · ·
Are the social organizations of
Master Masons. The Masonic order does not sponsor drinking in its lodges, but
the Masonic Club operate barrooms in most lodge halls. A National League of
Masonic Clubs was founded in 1905, and has headquarters in Cranford, New
Jersey.
- Masonic Relief Association of the U.S.A. · · ·
Founded in 1885 to administer
philanthropic aid both within and without the Masonic order. Headquarters are
in Buffalo, New York.
- Masonic Service Association of the United States · · ·
A federation of Grand Lodges which
conducts educational and welfare programs, including veterans' hospital visits
and disaster relief assistance. While a national organization, it has no
authority over state Grand Lodges. Founded in 1919, the Association maintains
headquarters in Washington, D.C.
- Mutual Guild · · ·
Promotes the unity of officers of
the Grand Jurisdictions of Knights Templar and Royal Arch. Members are
specified officers of those jurisdictions.
- Mystic Order of the Veiled Prophets of the Enchanted Realm · · ·
Known as The
Grotto. Although styling itself "the playground of Blue Lodge Masonry," the
group also sponsors cerebral palsy research. It was founded in 1890 with
headquarters in Chicago, Illinois.
- National Sojourners · · ·
Compossed of past or present
commissioned officers and warrant officers of the uniformed forces of the
United States who are Master Masons. The Heroes of the '76 is an affiliated
group. Founded in 1900. Headquarters are in Washington, D.C.
- Order of DeMolay for Boys · · ·
Compossed of teen-aged sons of
Master Masons and their friends. Its purposes are the development of
character, citizenship and the love of parents. The Order was founded in 1919.
- Order of Desoms · · ·
A group of deaf men with close
relationship to Master Masons. Its purpose is to provide assistance to its
members.
- Order of Job's Daughters · · ·
Founded in 1920. Membership
consists of girls between the ages of twelve and twenty who are related to
Master Masons. Headquarters are in Los Angeles, California.
- Order of Knight Masons (of Ireland) · · ·
Membership is open to Master Masons
by invitation. Awards the "Green Degrees."
- Order of the Amarath · · ·
A charitable organization composed
primarily of women relatives of Master Masons.They are urged to portray, by
precept and example, their belief in the Golden Rule and by conforming to the
virtues inherent in TRUTH, FAITH, WISDOM and CHARITY they can prove to others
the goodness promulgated by the Order.
- Order of the Eastern Star · · ·
One of the largest allied masonic
groups, the Eastern Star is composed of Master Masons and, primarily, women
relatives of Master Masons. Of French origin, the Order was introduced into
the colonies by Marquis de Lafayette during the Revolutionary War, and was
promoted by General George Washington and other prominent Master Masons
associated with him. The purpose of the Order are the promotion of charity and
Masonic goodwill. Headquarters are in Washington, D.C. The Order's Grand
General Chapter was founded in 1876.
- Order of the Rainbow for Girls · · ·
Founded in 1922. It consists of
girls from the ages of twelve to eighteen related to Master Masons or Eastern
Stars and friends of these girls. Its purpose is "the teaching of right
living." Headquarters are in McAlister, Oklahoma.
- Philalethes Society · · ·
Serves as a clearing house for the
international exchange of Masonic philosophy. Membership consists of Master
Masons.
- Red Cross of Constantine-United Imperial Council · · ·
Has the purposes of studying and
purifying the science of Masonry. Membership is restricted to Royal Arch
Masons. The group was founded in 1870 and has headquarters in Chicago,
Illinois.
- Royal Order of Jesters · · ·
Follows the motto, "Mirth is King."
Membership consists of Shriners and by invitation.
- Royal Order of Scottland · · ·
Composed of Christian Scottish or
York Rite Masons of at least five years' standing. The Order confers its own
degrees.
- Societas Rosicruciana in Civitatibus Foederatis · · ·
Membership is open to Master Masons
by invitation and devotes itself to the study of Masonic legend.
- Tall Cedars of Lebanon of the United States of America · · ·
This group is
composed of Master Masons organized primarily for social purposes.
- York Rite · · ·
Encompasses the Royal Arch, Council
of Royal and Select Masters, and Knights Templar.
