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Congratulations on your interest in becoming a Shriner and joining the "Greatest Fraternity in the World" to assist with the "Greatest Philanthropy in the World!" Following is a step-by-step guide to becoming a member of Alzafar Shrine. If you need any assistance at all, please contact our Recorder for more information.
The Shrine of North America is a fraternity that grew out of Freemasonry over a century ago. Because of this, the Shrine is dedicated to Masonic principles and to become a Shriner you must first be a Master Mason. If you are not yet a member of a Masonic Lodge, visit the Grand Lodge of Texas website for more information about Freemasonry and to find a Lodge convenient to you.
For men who would like to receive additional instruction and explanation regarding the allegory and symbolism learned in the Masonic Lodge, the Scottish Rite or the York Rite bodies elaborate on the basic tenets of Freemasonry. However, these "higher degrees" of Freemasonry are not required for membership in Alzafar Shrine.
Be willing to have a good time and join your fellow Nobles of the Mystic Shrine in promoting fraternalism and fun (NOTE: we will help you to develop this "prerequisite" if necessary!).
That's it! Now let's get down to the actual joining part...
The application to become a member of Alzafar Shrine is available as an Acrobat PDF Form, which means you can fill out the application on your computer and print out a nice, clean copy. To open the application, you'll need a copy of the free Acrobat Reader program.
Click here to download the
Alzafar Petition for Membership (395k)
Once you've filled out the petition for membership, turn it in to the Recorder, either in person or by mail, at:
901 North Loop 1604 West
San Antonio, Texas 78232-1040
Phone: (210) 496-1625
The Recorder will notify you when your petition for membership has been accepted and approved by the Nobles of Alzafar Shrine. You can then be "initiated" in a special ceremonial held during regular meetings of the Shrine or at special events throughout the year.
Download our Petition for Associate Membership (44k PDF) to become an Alzafar Shriner.
Download our Petition for Restoration (40k PDF) to rejoin your fellow Nobles in fun and fellowship!
Dallin Meet Dalin (click here) He's leading a normal life because of Shriners Hospitals For Children
Special AlertWe will have Stated Meetings in June, July and August of this year. Mark your calendar to be in town and to get to the Temple. Potentate McCombs has promised to put on a meeting worth attending.
Membership
Gentlemen please check out this link (CLICK HERE) for information on membership. It has a lot of good information from Imp. Sir George Mitchell and Alzafar Divan member Assistant Rabban Rick Reyes.
Ladies Gala