Annual Report 2023-2024

no Shortcuts Intentional effort is the only road to success A MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

Life teaches us that there is a relationship between the effort we put in and the result we obtain. While it is true that not every effort produces a favorable result, it is equally true that providing little or no effort does not lead to favorable results. In 2023, Shriners as a group put in a substantially increased effort, and we saw the rewards. For the first time in 20 years, Shriners International experienced a positive membership growth over a period of six months. Through commitment and cooperation, we substantially dialed back the extent of our membership loss. Although we weren’t able to maintain this momentum and post membership gain for the year, we do have something to celebrate: the shared understanding that our increased efforts in 2023 resulted in remarkably better results. The common denominator of temples experiencing membership success is effort. It is not “strategery,” temple location or the attractiveness of the temple Potentate’s pin. It is, simply, putting in the work. Even when it’s hard. We are very close to turning the corner on membership. We’re in the red zone, the nose of the football practically touching the goal line. With shared determination and sacrificial efforts, we can achieve our membership goals. But as they say, you have to play all four quarters to win. This is a team effort, and each of us has a role to play. Each can contribute to getting across the goal line of membership growth, by committing to showing up and making the effort. Help make us the winning team! Fraternally, John C. Piland Executive Vice President Shriners International

OUR MISSION Shriners International is committed to: » Being the premier fraternal organization for men of good character » P roviding attractive, quality families and their friends in a spirit of fun, fellowship and philanthropy » F ostering self-improvement through leadership, education, the perpetuation of moral values and community involvement » Serving mankind through the resources of its philanthropy, Shriners Children’s programs and services for its members, their

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