Why Become a Shriner? - Information français
In an ever-changing world, a fraternity like the Shriners provides you with a sense of belonging and a network of lifetime friends. The Shriners aim to have a good time for a good cause, raising much needed funds to assist the Shriners Children's Hospital. The Karnak Shrine is lucky to have a Hospital within our jurisdiction so that we can see first hand the tremendous benefits derived from our efforts. View the Shriners Creed.

How Do You Become a Shriner?
The first thing to realize is that all Shriners are Freemasons, and in order to be a Shriner you must be a 3rd Degree Freemason in good standing with a lodge recognized by the Grand Lodge of Quebec Freemasons. If you are already a Freemason, you can download the Shrine application form here. Version français disponible aussi.


Freemasonry is the world's oldest fraternity, dedicated to the brotherhood of man. Its purpose is to take good men and make them better. It is open to men of mature age, with a belief in the Supreme Being, regardless of race or creed. Because it is a voluntary association, each member must ask to join of his own free will.

If you are interested in becoming a Freemason and Shriner, please feel free to contact us for further details on how to proceed.

More information about the Shriners is available on this website, and for information about the Freemasons you may review the main GLQuebec.org website and the public relations online magazine, RoughAshlar.com.

KARNAK SHRINERS MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM
Ill. Sir John W. Hawkins, P. P.
Chairman

The Shrine of North America's vision is for the Shrine to be a viable and relevant part of society; we must stand above the rest, offering quality and excellence in everything we do and stand for. We must explain our mission and vision in clearly defined terms. The Shrine must relate to the individual member and provide for his needs: the benefits he expected on joining, the satisfaction he receives from involvement, the rights he has as a member. To do so he is the key to membership development. Our basic strategy is to focus on membership; leadership, and membership development. Membership development includes attracting new members as well as retaining current members as active, committed participants.

We understand the importance of Masonic precepts including character, responsibility and family values. We must convince the world around us, and ourselves, that we are a relevant organization, which once again appeals to good men of all ages. Society has high expectations for any organization that fails to meet these expectations. If the Shrine is to be a viable and relevant part of society, it must:

  • Be well known and understood.
  • Be active and visible in the community
  • Be attractive to potential members
  • Be endorsed by the entire family
  • Explain its mission and vision in clearly defined terms
  • Not discriminate
  • Stand above the rest by offering quality and excellence in everything it does and stands for.

    • Our mission statement is to be a dynamic fraternal organization dedicated to attracting and retaining men of good character by being committed to providing progressive quality programs and services for our members, their families and friends in a spirit of fun, fellowship and social camaraderie.

    Our membership program consists of the following divisions,

  • Creation
  • Retention
  • Restoration
  • Mentoring

    The Membership Committee is made up of the following Nobles,

    Chairman: Ill. Sir John W. Hawkins, P. P.
    Co-Chairman: Noble Avraham Kalo
    Secretary: Noble Richard Siteman
    Creation: Noble Fern Richer
    Retention: Noble Merv Wood
    Restoration: Noble Emile Chaikowsky
    Mentors: Noble Carl Carruthers
    Grand Lodge Rep. Noble John Leide
    Public Relations: Noble J.P. Bernard
    Translator: Noble Ovide Baciu

    • Our goals are to provide every member with the tools necessary for approaching and recruiting new members.

    Support and work with Masonic Lodges, Grand Lodge and other Masonic related organizations to promote our joint growth by recognizing the importance of our Masonic heritage. Recognize that the Shrine was founded to provide a vehicle in Masonry for fun and fellowship.

    Initiate a concerted effort to provide an environment that allows members to engage in meaningful communication, education, entertainment and fellowship. Recognize there is a need to provide diversified activities for family and friend involvement.

    Embrace former members through a concerted effort to identify opportunities to rekindle a positive attraction to our fraternity.

    To form a Masonic degree team comprised of Shriners.

    This committee will make itself available to our Shrine Units / Clubs and Masonic Lodges to make presentations for potential new members.

    We are proud to say we are "Shrine Masons".