Shriners, or Shrine Masons, belong to the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine for North America (A.A.O.N.M.S.). The Shrine is an international Fraternity of approximately 500,000 members who belong to Shrine Centers throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Republic of Panama. Founded in New York City in 1872, the organization is composed solely of Master Masons.
The Shrine is best known for its colorful parades, its distinctive red fez, and its official philanthropy, the Shriners Hospitals for Children, which is often called "the heart and soul of the Shrine."
Members of the Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine for North America are members of the Masonic Order and adhere to the principles of Freemasonry -- Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth.
Clown Cookbooks — On
Sale Now!
The Anah Shrine Clowns are selling Clown cookbooks in order to raise
funds for the Clown-o-rama during the 2012 Northeast Shrine Association
Field Days in Bangor, Maine. The cookbook contains over 500 recipes and
tips from the clowns, wives, family and friends. This is a great book
and a great cause. Your $12.00 donation even gets you a picture of the
Grand Master on the cover, M.W. Gerald S. "Yahoo" Leighton.
Noble Norris E. Nickerson of Holden was elected Potentate at the
Annual Meeting and Ceremonial on January 17, 2009. Noble Norris was born
in Brewer the son of the late Raymond and Velma Nickerson. He graduated
from Brewer High School and continued his education at the University of
Maine in Orono receiving a Bachelors in Education in 1962 and a Masters
in Education in 1972.
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