About Us

Shriners International ©  is a fraternity based on fun, fellowship and the Masonic principles of brotherly love, relief and truth with nearly 200 temples (chapters) in seven countries and thousands of clubs around the world. Our fraternity is open to men of integrity from all walks of life.

Shriners also support Shriners Hospitals for Children®, a health system of 22 facilities dedicated to providing pediatric medical care, world-class research and educational opportunities for medical professionals.

Shriners count among our ranks presidents, senators, local business leaders, professional golfers, country music stars, astronauts and racecar drivers. We believe it is also important to be a leader in your personal life. Our unique brotherhood helps good men become better – at home, at work and in business.

What do we do?

Shriners are a brotherhood of men committed to family, engaged in ongoing personal growth, and dedicated to providing care for children and families in need. Our backgrounds and interests are diverse, but we are bound together by our shared values and a desire to have fun, do good and build relationships that can last a lifetime.

Although Shriners is a brotherhood, it is also an organization focused on bringing families together. Many of our fraternity’s activities are designed to involve family members, promote our shared values and help develop the next generation of community and business leaders. A variety of affiliated groups for both women and children, emphasizing personal growth, fun and friendship, participate with Shriners.

More about our philanthropy:

Shriners Children's®, founded in 1922, maintains the goal of providing expert medical care for children with no financial burden to the patients or their families.

Today that philanthropic effort supports the health care system's 22 facilities across the U.S., Canada and Mexico, treating children up to 18 years of age who have orthopaedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and palate. Our advanced care is provided in a family-centered environment that is focused on maximizing a child’s quality of life, regardless of the family’s ability to pay.

When do we meet?

The Gaston County Shrine Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month. 

The social hour begins at 6:30 pm followed by dinner at 7:00 and our meeting at 7:30 pm. 

Typical meal cost is $7.00 (free for first-time guests).  

Ladies and children are welcome, and encouraged to attend.

Where do we meet?

The Gaston County Shrine Club is located at 505 Pinkney Road in Dallas, North Carolina. Click here to map it.

How much does it cost?

Annual dues for our club are $25.00. Oasis headquarters dues are currently $82.00 per year.

How can I join?

In order to become a Noble of Oasis Shriners, you must be a Master Mason in good standing. 

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