Topics: Organizations : Fraternal
Fraternal organizations identify themselves as brotherhoods and/or sisterhoods, with lifetime memberships, shared ideals and principles, and ritualistic traditions. These organizations may be formed with different purposes, including social interaction, public service, or mutual benefit (such as financial services or insurance for members).
Benefit Societies
Fraternal benefit societies provide social, educational and community service opportunities and offer members life, accident and health insurance and/or annuities.
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Ethnic
Fraternal organizations with membership limited to or consisting primarily of a particular ethnic group and which identifies itself with that ethnic group.
Ancient Order of Hibernians,
Emerald Societies,
Order Sons of Italy in America,
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Fraternal Order Orioles
The representatives of eleven bodies of men met in the City of Rochester, N.Y., on August 10, 1910.
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Freemasonry
Freemasonry is a worldwide social and community service organization, emphasizing personal study, self-improvement, and social betterment via individual involvement and philanthropy.
Charitable Activities and Organizations,
Chats and Forums,
Craft Masonry,
E-zines,
Masonic Research,
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Improved Order of Red Men
Fraternal organization often called Redmen Lodges.
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Independent Order of Odd Fellows
In 17th century England, it was odd to find people organized for the purpose of giving aid to those in need and of pursuing projects for the benefit of all mankind.
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Knights of Pythias
The Order Knights of Pythias is an international fraternity which was founded in Washington D.C.
Canada,
Pythian Sisters,
United States,
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Military
For military fraternaly orders not chivalric in nature.
Forty and Eight,
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Opposing Views
Sites focusing primarily on expressing opinions against Fraternal organizations.
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Parodies
Parodies of fraternal organizations.
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Professional
Fraternal organizations that serves members of a particular occupation.
Fraternal Order of Leatherheads Society,
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Public Service
Fraternal organizations with public service as a primary identity and mission.
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks,
Fraternal Order of Eagles,
Loyal Order of Moose,
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Racial Supremacy and Hate
Fraternal organizations advocating racial supremacy, hatred toward other groups, terrorist activities, or similar beliefs that are generally hostile to specific people or groups outside the organization.
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Rascals, Rogues, and Rapscallions
Men's social fraternity founded March 5, 1994, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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Religious
Fraternal organizations that are affiliated with a specific religion or have a primary mission of a religious nature.
Apprentice Boys of Derry,
Loyal Orange Order,
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Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes
An international philanthropic and charitable fraternity.
Grand Lodge of England,
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Youth
Fraternal organizations with membership primarily below the age of eighteen years.
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