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Scottish Rite Emblem |
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The Scottish Rite confers the 4th through the 32 nd degrees. The 33rd degree is an honor bestowed upon an individual after years of service to the craft, and leading an exemplary life in his community having demonstrated the tenets of freemasonry with regard to brotherly love, relief, and truth toward his fellow man. It is a meritorious degree. |
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York Rite Emblems |
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This leg of freemasonry contains the Chapters, Councils, and Commanderies. The brothers are often referred to as Royal Arch , or Cryptic Masons. This branch ultimately leads to the Grand Encampment Knights Templar. In order to belong to the Scottish or York Rites one must maintain good standing with regard to their respective Blue lodges. |
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The Shiner's |
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This is perhaps the most familiar branch of freemasonry that most non-masons recognize. Who hasn’t been to a Shrine Circus or perhaps seen those funny men riding around in those little cars and funny hats in a holiday parade? The Shiner's take great joy in contribution of efforts and resource for the many Children's Hospitals they support. To join the Shrine a man must be in good standing with his Blue lodge, as well as be either a 32nd Scottish Rite Mason or A member of the York Rite in good standing. |
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Order of the Eastern Star |
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This branch contains both men and woman. Many of the wives, daughters, mothers, etc. make their mark here. Enough good cannot be said with regard to these members. If you would like to know more about them simply follow the link below. |
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Order of DeMolay |
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This order is open to young men between the ages of 12-21. They hang out together, take trips, play sports, hold dances. There are two degrees in the Order of DeMolay. They are a positive moral support to one another as much as possible. The following link is to the Arizona Order of DeMolay. |
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International Order of Job’s Daughters |
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Much like the young men have the Order of DeMolay, The young Ladies have The International Order of Job’s Daughters. Their functions are similar in nature such as sporting events, dances, travelling together. Often the dances are with DeMolay as well. They help each other develop virtue, grace, and lifelong friendships. If you would like to know more about this simply follow the link. |
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Rainbow Girls |
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The Order of Rainbow Girls is open to young ladies between the ages of 11-20. Their activities are similar to that of both Job’s Daughters and DeMolay. More can be found by following the link. International Order of Rainbow Girls and the Arizona Rainbow Girls |