Shriners International is a fraternity based on fun, fellowship and the Masonic principles of brotherly love, relief and truth. TO BE THE PREMIER FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION FOR MEN OF GOOD CHARACTER; TO PROVIDE QUALITY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR ITS MEMBERS, THEIR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS IN A SPIRIT OF FUN, FELLOWSHIP AND SOCIAL CAMARADERIE; TO FOSTER SELF-IMPROVEMENT THROUGH LEADERSHIP, EDUCATION AND PERPETUATION OF MORAL VALUES AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT; TO SERVE MANKIND THROUGH THE RESOURCES OF ITS PRIMARY PHILANTHROPY SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN.