The Winchester Shrine
Club was granted a charter from Kena Shrine in 1975
for the purpose of helping transport children in need medical attention at one of our 22 hospitals. Our
club has helped many children in the Shenandoah Valley for more
30 years.
The Shriners are
best known for our colorful parades, circuses and clowns. But
there is also a serious side to this international fraternity of
approximately 500,000 men belonging to 191
Shrine chapters, throughout North America. For 75 years, the
Shrine has operated a network of
orthopaedic problems,
burns and
spinal cord injuries, up to their 18th birthday, free of
charge. Since the first
Shriners Hospital opened in 1922, the Shrine has supported what
has come to be known as the "World's Greatest Philanthropy." The
Shrine and its 22 hospitals, while maintaining separate legal
and financial identities, are linked through the Shrine's
continuing support of Shriners Hospitals.
The best known
symbol of Shrinedom is the distinctive red fez that Shriners
wear at official functions. Because Shriners are men who enjoy
life, fun is a large part of the Shrine and the activities that
help support the Shrine's philanthropy. Most Shrine Temples
sponsor Shrine Clubs and special units, such as the motor corps,
band or clown units and many other units of interest. They share
in the camaraderie, deep friendships and good fellowship that
are all part of being a Shriner.
The founders of the
Shrine Organization is Walter Fleming and William Florence.
The Shrine has supported what has come to be known as the
"World's Greatest Philanthropy." The Shrine and its 22
hospitals, while maintaining separate legal and financial
identities, are linked through the Shrine's continuing support
of Shriners Hospitals. The Shrine was
founded in 1872 by a group of 13 men belonging to the
Masonic Order. It was originally established to provide fun
and fellowship for its members. But as the organization grew,
its members decided to dedicate their efforts to helping others
by establishing an official Shrine philanthropy — a network of
specialized hospitals that have provided expert medical care to
more than 800,000 children, free of charge.
The Shriners are
best known for our colorful parades, circuses and clowns. But
there is also a serious side to this international fraternity of
approximately 500,000 men belonging to 191
The best known
symbol of Shrinedom is the distinctive red fez that Shriners
wear at official functions. Because Shriners are men who enjoy
life, fun is a large part of the Shrine and the activities that
help support the Shrine's philanthropy. Most Shrine Temples
sponsor Shrine Clubs and special units, such as the motor corps,
band or clown units and many other units of interest. They share
in the camaraderie, deep friendships and good fellowship that
are all part of being a Shriner. 
The founders of the
Shrine Organization is Walter Fleming and William Florence.
The Shrine has supported what has come to be known as the
"World's Greatest Philanthropy." The Shrine and its 22
hospitals, while maintaining separate legal and financial
identities, are linked through the Sh
rine's continuing support
of Shriners Hospitals. The Shrine was
founded in 1872 by a group of 13 men belonging to the