El Bekal Shrine
2020 Illustrious Potentate Merritt Read
The Shriners Fraternity Mission Statement
The Mission of the Shriners is to be:
** The Premiere Fraternal Organization for men of good character.
** Committed to providing attractive, quality programs and services for its members, their families and friends in a spirit of fun, fellowship and social camaraderie.
** Fostering self improvement through leadership, education, the perpetuation of moral values and community involvement.
** Serving mankind through the resources of its great philanthropy, the Shriners Hospital for Children.
The Shriners Creed
Shriners believe in God and that He created man to serve His purpose, among which is service to others in His name.
We believe that care for the less fortunate, especially children who suffer from burns and crippling diseases, is our institutional calling. We are patriots, each willing to serve his country with fidelity and courage. We cherish independence under law and freedom with responsibility.
We honor family. We respect our parents, wives and children. We should instill in our children the tenets of this creed, and the heritage from which it emanates.
As individuals, we pledge ourselves to integrity, virtue and nobility of character. Our intentions will be honorable, our relations will be trustworthy and our spirits forgiving of each other.
As brothers, we offer each other fraternal affection and respect. Together, we will support each other in adherence to this creed, so that we and our communities will be the better because of our fraternity and its principles.
As Shriners, we look beyond ourselves to serve the needs of others, especially children who cannot help themselves. We believe Shriners Hospitals to be the world's greatest philanthropy, and we covenant with each other to support these "temples of mercy" with spirit, time, talent and means.
