Affiliate Fraternities and Organizations

Elf Khurafeh Shrine is proud to be affiliated with the following organizations

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Shrine Affiliations

Shriners International

In 1870 a group of Masons gathered frequently for lunch at the Knickerbocker Cottage on Sixth Avenue in New York City. At a special table on the second floor a particularly fun-loving group of men met regularly. Among the regulars were Walter M. Fleming, M.D. and William J. “Billy” Florence, an actor. The group frequently talked about starting a new fraternity for Masons – one centered on fun and fellowship, more than ritual. Fleming and Florence took this idea seriously enough to do something about it... (read more)

Great Lakes Shrine Association

We have a great history and legacy which has been given to succeeding generations of Shriners by some very foresighted and and insightful Shriners. We owe them a debt of gratitude, respect and continued effort to be the best possible Shrine Association possible.

The Great Lakes Shrine Association was organized in 1949 and is the 12th oldest Association of the 20 Associations in Shrinedom.  It started with 22 Temples in the Great Lakes Watershed and later added MOCHA Temple from London, Ontario, Canada. thus attaining 23 members... (read more)

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Masonic Affiliations

Grand Lodge of Michigan

What is a Mason? A Mason is a member of the oldest and largest goodwill fraternity in the world, known as Masonry or Freemasonry. Masonry teaches that each man has a duty to make life better, not just for himself, but for everyone. Whether that means helping to clean up the environment, volunteering on civic projects, or helping a child learn how to read - Masons make a difference every day. Although Masonry is not a religion, members must have a belief in a Supreme Being. All religions are welcome. Masonry insists on toleration and the right for each member to think for himself in religious, social, and political matters. Like any fraternity, some of the Masonic information is privileged to only the members... (read more) 

Scottish Rite - Valley of Bay City

The Scottish Rite is one of three branches of Freemasonry in which a Master Mason may proceed after he has completed the three degrees of Symbolic Masonry, better known as "The Blue Lodge." The Scottish Rite confers twenty-nine degrees, usually in dramatic allegory, from the 4th to 32nd, at what are called "Reunions." It also confers a 33rd Degree once every two years at its Annual Conference, which is an honorary degree, given for exemplary work at a Scottish Rite or in your community. This degree cannot be applied for... (read more)

York Rite Masonry

The Companions of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Michigan work in active support of many numerous Masonic, Civic and National Charitable, Benevolent and Service Organizations and Foundations.  Below will be listed the three major charitable Organizations and Foundations that the Grand Chapter and its Companions directly support.  In addition to these the local Chapters and the Individual Companions support and work for the benefit of the Community and the members thereof, frequently without informing the Community, Organization or Individual that it is Royal Arch Masonry at work for them.  The individual Chapters support the needs of the Community when a need is known and the Chapter is able to financially or physically support them... (read more)

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Other Fraternal Affiliations

Ladies Oriental Shrine

The Ladies’ Oriental Shrine of North America (LOSNA) was founded over 110 years ago. The aim and goals of the Ladies’ Oriental Shrine, as set forth at the organizational meeting in 1903, are to promote sociability, good fellowship and the betterment of all Ladies connected with the organization. When the Shriners founded the Shrine Hospitals for Children... (read more)

Order of the Eastern Star

The members of the Order of the Eastern Star are dedicated women and men who sincerely reflect the spirit of fraternal love and the desire to work together for good. It gives them the opportunity to give a part of their time to many projects that benefit mankind.  Our lessons are scriptural, our purposes are beneficent, and our teachings are moral... (read more)

Daughters of the Nile

Daughters of the Nile is an international fraternal organization for women 18 years or older, who are related by birth or marriage to a Shriner, Master Mason, or Daughter of the Nile, or is a majority member in Good Standing of a Masonic-related organization for girls; or who was a patient, with or without Shrine or Masonic relationship, at a Shriners Hospital for Children®. Founded in Seattle, Washington in 1913, Daughters of the Nile members total 25,000 in 136 cities throughout the United States and Canada... (read more)

Job's Daughters

Job’s Daughters has a rich heritage and tradition. The group was founded in 1920 to provide an opportunity for young women to work together, to learn about themselves and to help others. Job’s Daughters is open to girls ages 10 to 20 who have a Masonic Relationship (through either a relative or sponsorship. We do not follow any specific religion, but do require that our members have a belief in God... (read more)