[DouglasKC]

The Shrine is a big drinking club. The whole thing is social. Many trades people are Shriner. They like to party They really have no redeeming value except they send the money to their centers for burned and cripple children. That is good but I will tell you that is not what they are about. Its about big parties, Dont let anyone “kid” you. I think they are fading away very fast as my generation subsides. Ill bet they are gone in 15 years.

I've found that's true of many clubs. Eagles and even the American legion. The big draw is cheap booze and friends.

[raiderboy]

I think people are bored and want to get drunk and cavort .there is a lot of chasing others spouses.