Master Masons Competitors

A Catholic fraternal organization founded in 1882 at St. Mary’s Church in New Haven, Conn., U.S.A., the Knights of Columbus has more than 1.9 million members in the Americas, Europe and Asia. For over 130 years it has provided for the financial security of its members and their families. Consistently earning the highest industry ratings for fiscal stability and ethical business practices, the Knights of Columbus has more than $100 billion of life insurance in force. Committed to providing global charity and service, the Knights of Columbus have contributed $1.55 billion and 691 million volunteer hours to charitable projects over the past decade. The opinions expressed in the articles linked on this site do not necessarily reflect the views of Knights of Columbus and Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors (KoCAA).

Shriners International is a fraternal organization with chapters around the world. Members are men of good character dedicated to fun, fellowship and the Masonic principles of brotherly love, truth and relief. Shriners are perhaps best known by their tasseled red fezzes , and the life-changing medical care provided through the organization’s signature philanthropy, Shriners Hospitals for Children®. The Shriners organization was founded in 1870 by Masons seeking a way bring more fun to their fraternity life. Membership still requires that a man first be a Master Mason. Today, Shriners International boasts more than 200,000 members who attend meetings and events at nearly 200 temples (chapters) as well as thousands of local clubs and units. Shriners enjoy a wide variety of activities and family-friendly events, and they participate in sports and recreation, motor corps patrols, homebrew clubs … among many other groups. Though the majority of Shriners are in North America, Shriners can be found on six continents, and international development is on the rise, with Bolivia, Brazil, Germany, Panama, the Philippines all having established vibrant temples. Shriners International is committed to: • Being the premier fraternal organization for men of good character • Providing attractive, quality programs and services for its members, their families and friends in a spirit of fun and fellowship • Fostering self-improvement through leadership, education, the perpetuation of moral values and community involvement • Serving humanity through the resources of its philanthropy, Shriners Hospitals for Children®, a philanthropic health system of 22 locations, outreach programs and community clinics that delivers life-changing specialty medical care to children, regardless of the family’s ability to pay.

DeMolay is the premier youth leadership organization building young men of character and dedicated to making young men better people and leaders. Providing a program based on timeless principles and practical experience, DeMolay strives to not only create the extraordinary leader, but a leader of character. DeMolays hold themselves to a higher moral standard, striving to constantly improve and be better each and every day. DeMolay is a youth-led, adult-advised organization in which young men learn to plan, organize, and facilitate their own programs. DeMolays take part in a wide-range of activities, from athletic competitions, to public speaking tournaments, to community service events. All activities are guided by the interests of the local chapter. If you can dream it, you can do it in DeMolay. DeMolay provides endless fun and friendships that last a lifetime, even with such a serious mission. When a young man joins DeMolay, he instantly gains over four million brothers across the globe. No youth organization provides such life-changing experiences like DeMolay. But words are insufficient to describe DeMolay; it must be experienced. Give it a chance and we know you will discover what we already know; DeMolay is the greatest youth organization in the world.