My Dad was a Shriner and Mason and was very proud of it. I was in Demolay when I was a teenager. What most people don't see is the tremendous asset to a community these organizations are. It's human nature to make fun of them (in ignorance or fear). Most of the members are the movers and shakers of your town that get things done,start the business' that employ the citizens, sponsor your kids sports teams, sponsor scholarships,Shriners Childrens Hospital and on and on.Glad you found a few brothers here.