About Shriners
Ahmed Shrine serving Michigan's UP
Soo Shrine Club is a club of Ahmed Shrine, part of Shriners International, located in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Ahmed Shrine was chartered in 1910, making it a historic chapter in the Shriners organization. Ahmed Shrine focuses on charity and community engagement, supporting the Shriners Hospitals for Children. The club brings together local Shriners for various events, including parades, car shows, and fundraisers, continuing a long legacy of service.
Who are We?
Shriners International is a fraternity based on fun, fellowship and the Masonic principles of brotherly love, relief and truth. With nearly 200 local chapters and thousands of clubs on six continents, Shriners are known for their fellowship, brotherhood, compassion and generosity. The fraternity established Shriners Hospitals for Children as its official philanthropy in 1922, and continues to support it today, while striving to make the world a happier, better place.
What We Do
Shriners International helps good men become better leaders, husbands, fathers, friends and community contributors. Brotherhood is the cultural foundation that distinguishes our fraternity from other groups and associations. When you become a Shriner, you join a network of nearly 200,000 brothers around the globe who are dedicated to helping and supporting each other personally and professionally.
The Shrine Family
Shriners International is a social organization with a strong focus on family, and our Shrine Centers host events that include spouses, children, grandchildren and community members. Many members and their families say that they have formed lifelong friendships through their involvement in the fraternity. The bond of brotherhood connects nobles as they navigate through life together, lending strength and compassion in hard times, and fun and fellowship through the years.