Shriners Membership now 395,000, down from 943,000 in 1980

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 05:26:57 GMT

Membership in the fraternal organization - known for the archaic red hats, fezzes, its members wear - has dwindled. The average member is in his mid-60s. The Shriners need outsiders to foot more of the bill for their 22 hospitals, including one in North Philadelphia.