AnnualReport2020

International Growth

Continuing Growth and Success Internationally

The Shriners fraternity continues to experience growth and interest around the world. Our emphasis on fun, fellowship and the Masonic principles of brotherly love, relief and truth speak to men everywhere, leading to impressive membership numbers in our international temples. Today, Shriners can be found on six continents, and are members of nearly 200 temples and thousands of sponsored clubs located throughout the world. At Shriners International Headquarters, our global influence is visibly evident. The flags of the United States and Canada are flown at all times, and the flags of other countries or jurisdictions where temples are located are rotated monthly. International Membership Development Our fraternity includes nine international temples: Abou Saad (Republic of Panama), Agila (the Philippines), Al Rai`e Saleh (Puerto Rico), Amal (Brazil), Anezeh (Mexico), Bolivia (Bolivia), Emirat (Germany), Hikmat (Brazil) and Mabuhay (the Philippines). In 2019, six of the top 10 temples with the highest percentages of membership growth were international ones: Anezeh 45.5% (#1), Amal 25.5% (#2), Agila 9.4% (#4), Al Rai`e Saleh, 8.1% (#6), Mabuhay 7% (#7), and Emirat 7% (#8).

In addition, Bolivia, at #11, was also a Hall of Fame Member for 2019, posting 4.9% growth. With 1,153 creations, the nine international temples recorded impressive overall membership growth of 6.8%. Meeting in Panama In February 2020, Latin American Shriners gathered with fraternity and hospital leaders in Panama City, Panama. Meeting topics for the nobles included how to start and maintain a successful Shrine association and how to improve temple membership. An exciting and meaningful information session was led by the chief of staff of Shriners Hospitals for Children — Shreveport. He provided information on planning and executing a successful international outreach clinic. Imperial Potentate Jeff Sowder attended, along with his Lady Cheryl. Also present were Imperial Sirs Jim Smith and Bill Bailey and their ladies, Imperial Sir Ed Stolze, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Shriners Hospitals for Children Imperial Sir Jerry Gantt and his lady, and Shriners Hospitals for Children Trustee Peter Diaz, M.D., and his lady.

Both executive vice presidents – John Piland, EVP of Shriners International, and John McCabe, EVP of Shriners Hospitals for Children – were also present. In addition to informative meetings, an outreach clinic was held, featuring staff from both our Shreveport and Salt Lake City hospitals and assistance from Abou Saad Shriners. More than 800 children were seen over the course of four days, with many of them scheduled to come to the U.S. in the future for care at our facilities.

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