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Helping Kids Defy the Odds at Shriners Hospitals PDF Print

     One of our goals is to locate children needing medical care and get them partnered within our health care system.  We support one of the finest networks of medical expertise in the country.  Nobles need to reach out to firefighters, teachers, school nurses, and local community leaders and let them know medical care is available at no charge.

     To get the process started, there is a new Patient Application Brochure, requesting information from the parent or guardian.  For more information including a complete list of frequently asked questions about completing the application, please call 1-800-237-5055.  Once approved, the family will be sent a scheduled clinic visit in the out-patient department.  This same information will be shared with the sponsoring Shriner.  At this first appointment, the burn team will assess the patient's medical history and determine a course of action.

     At the Shriners Hospital for Children-Cincinnati, 834 new applications were approved in 2007.  The seven full time physicians and 37 members of the consulting medical staff treat a variety of conditions related to burns and congenital deformities.  Listed find the types of diagnoses considered:

  • Acute Burns
  • Burn Rehabilitation
  • Cleft Lip and Palate
  • Pulpura Fulminans
  • Congenital Hairy Nevus
  • Congenital Ear Deformities
  • Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TENS)
  • Steven's Johnson Syndrome

    

     In the case of a burn related emergency, a child needs to be treated at a verified burn center as soon as possible.  Physicians or nurses from a referring hospital can call the 800 number to acitvate the referral process to transfer a child to the Cincinnati Hospital.  Once medical information has been exchanged the flight team will be on their way to make this transfer.  Families are also welcome to call to get information about the transfer process.

     No one likes to think of children in the hospital.  But when there's a need, Shriners are there.  Do your part and help the children who need our care.

Submitted by: Pat Harrison/ Cincinnati Burn Center
 
Memorial and Burial Services PDF Print

A Shrine memorial or funeral service is permitted under limited circumstances, when requested by the deceased Noble's family.  They may, under unusual circumstances, supplement the Masonic service, but they should not take its place.  Neither service should be held in place of a religious service or the traditional Masonic service.  Both services are intended as a tribute to Nobles who have performed meritorious service on behalf of a subordinate lodge or, more especially, the Shrine.
 
The Badge of a Shriner PDF Print

By the scimitar and cresent which you wear upon your coat,

You proclaim that you are a Shriner.

It's a sign for men to note;

It's a symbol that your fellows have abiding faith in you;

They believe that you are worthy and they trust in all you do;

But I wonder, fellow Noble, as I meet you here and there,

If you've really caught the meaning of that little badge you wear.

 

By the token that you're wearing, you're expected to be fine.

We have taught the world it's something to be chosen by the Shriner.

And the man who wears its emplem has his fellow guarantee

That a gentleman of honor he is known and pledged to be;

And if he should fail that standard by some thoughtless word or whim.

All Shriners, world-wide over shall be put to shame by him.

 

By the scimitar and crescent which so proudly you display,

You are bound to live and travel in a bigger, better way.

You must dignify the emblem, so that none whom you may meet,

Be he friend or foe, may whisper that the Shrine is but a cheat.

You must play the man at all times, you must keep your conduct fair,

And be worthy of the cresent and the scimitar you wear.

                                                                   -Edgar A. Guest
 
The Fez PDF Print

     The Imperial Council has adopted the fez as the exclusive type of head covering to be worn by all Nobles of the Mystic Shrine when appearing as such.  This means all Nobles must wear their fezzes at meetings, ceremonials, Shrine parades, caravans, special Shrine events, and any other Shrine-related activities.

     The fez is never worn at a Masonic lodge communication or meeting.

     At non-Shrine functions where an Imperial officer is representing the Imperial Council or a temple officer is representing a Shrine temple, he may wear his fez.  However, other Shriners in attendance are not to wear their fezzes.

     As a Noble, you are particularly admonished never to wear your fez in any company or place in which you would decline to introduce your mother, wife, sister or daughter.  Never forget this:  No other person is ever allowed to wear a Noble's fez.  The fez is not a display case or bulletin board.  The Imperial Chaplain, potentates, divan members, past potentates, and Grand Masters may have their titles embroidered in small letters in gold or silver bullion, silk or rhinestone jewels on one line beneath the emblem on the fez.  Active members of official uniformed units or official clubs of a temple may likewise have the names of their units or clubs on one line beneath the emblem on the fez.  Any official appointee of an Imperial Potentate or potentate may have his title beneath the emblem as above for the term of his appointment.

     The fez shall be worn in its proper shape without crushing, creasing or alteration; and no device, ornament, title, wording or adornment, other than allowed by Article 13 of the bylaws of the Imperial Council, shall be permitted.  Not more than two pins or clasps, without supplemental embellishments, may be used to secure the tassel in place.
 
Civic Parades PDF Print
  1. APPROVAL.  Units and clubs that participate in non-Shrine parades may do so only with approval from their potentate.  Should they be requested to participate in the jurisdiction of another temple, they will also need the permission of the potentate of that temple.  Practice good Shrine etiquette when parading in non-Shrine parades and follow the protocol set up by the host sponsor of the parade.
  2. NON-SHRINERS.  Non-Shriners are prohibited from participating in Shrine units in civic parades.
 
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