A fraternal organization, sometimes also known as a "fraternity", is an organization or club that represents the relationship between its members as akin to brotherhood. There is a great deal of overlap between the terms "friendly society" and fraternal organization. Most mystical organizations are also fraternal. For other uses, see Organization (disambiguation). ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Look up brotherhood in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... A friendly society (sometimes called a mutual society, benevolent society or fraternal organization) is a mutual association for insurance-like purposes, and often, especially in the past, serving ceremonial and friendship purposes also. ...

What follows is a list of contemporary fraternities.

International

• Ancient Mystical Order Rosae Crucis
• Ancient Order of Hibernians
• Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
• B'nai Brith
• Charitable trust
• Civitan
• Concatenated Order of Hoo-Hoo
• E Clampus Vitus
• Epsilon Sigma Alpha International
• Equestrian Order of the Holy Selpulchre of Jerusalem
• Fraternal Forestry (Ancient Order of Foresters, Ancient Order of United Workmen, Independent Order of Foresters)
• Fraternal Order of Eagles
• Freemasonry
  • Scottish Rite
  • York Rite
  • Shriners
  • Order of the Eastern Star
• Grand United Order of Odd Fellows
• Illuminati
• Imperial Court System
• Independent Order of Odd Fellows
• International Order of Twelve Knights and Daughters of Tabor
• Junior Chamber International (Jaycees or Junior Chamber of Commerce)
  • United States Junior Chamber
• Kiwanis
  • Circle K International
  • Key Club
  • Builder's Club
  • K-Kids
  • Aktion Club
• Knights of Columbus
  • Columbian Squires
• Knights of Pythias
• Lions Clubs International
• Militia Templi
• Optimist International
• Orange Order
• Order of the Golden Spur
• Order of Pius IX
• Order of St Gregory the Great
• Ordo Templi Orientis
• Phi Delta Theta
• International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
• Rosicrucian Fellowship
• Rotary International
• Round Table Club
• Ruritan
• Samaritans (charity)
• Sertoma International
• Soroptimist
• Venerable Order of Saint John
• Woodmen of the World
• Zonta International
• Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes

The Rosicrucian Order, Ancient Mystical Order Rosæ Crucis (AMORC) is a worldwide mystical, Rosicrucian, educational, humanitarian and fraternal organization that was founded by Harvey Spencer Lewis in 1915. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Grand Lodge in Chicago, Illinois The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks had modest beginnings in 1868 as a social club (then called the Jolly Corks) established as a private club to elude New York City laws governing the opening hours of public taverns. ... Bnai Brith Membership Certificate, 1876. ... A charitable trust is a trust established for charitable purposes. ... Logo Civitan International is an association of community service clubs founded in Birmingham, Alabama (where it is still headquartered) in 1917 by Courtney W. Shropshire, a local doctor. ... The Ancient and Honorable Order of E Clampus Vitus (ECV) is a fraternal organization dedicated to the study and preservation of Western Heritage, in particular the history of the Mother Lode and gold mining regions of the area. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The Knights and Ladies of the Holy Sepulchre walk in a procession at the First Annual Southeastern Eucharistic Congress in Charlotte, NC. The Catholic Order of the Holy Sepulchre (formally Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem) has a foundation myth that connects it with Godfrey of Bouillon or... Fraternal Forestry is a term for a movement of fraternal organizations (or friendly societies) marked by a confusing history of merger, separation and charitable activity throughout Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom. ... Fraternal Order of Eagles International is a fraternal organization that was founded on February 6, 1898, in Seattle, Washington by a group of six theater owners including John Cort (the first president), brothers John W. and Tim J. Considine, Harry Leavitt, Mose Goldsmith and Arthur Williams. ... Freemasons redirects here. ... It has been suggested that Knight Kadosh be merged into this article or section. ... The York Rite (also called the American Rite) is one of the two main appendant bodies of United States Freemasonry, which a Master Mason may join to further his knowledge of Freemasonry. ... The Shriners, A.A.O.N.M.S. or Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, established in New York City in 1870, is an appendant body to Freemasonry. ... General Grand Chapter logo The Order of the Eastern Star is the largest fraternal organization in the world that both men and women can join. ... The I.O.O.F. Hall at the corner of Yonge and College in Toronto, Ontario The Independent Order of Odd Fellows (I.O.O.F.) is a fraternal organization derived from English Oddfellows orders of the mid-1700s. ... Illuminata redirects here. ... The International Imperial Court System is one of the oldest and largest predominantly gay organizations in the world. ... The I.O.O.F. Hall at the corner of Yonge and College in Toronto, Ontario The Independent Order of Odd Fellows (I.O.O.F.) is a fraternal organization derived from English Oddfellows orders of the mid-1700s. ... The International Order of Twelve Knights and Daughters of Tabor is a black fraternal organization and was best known as the sponsor of the Taborian Hospital. ... Junior Chamber International (JCI) is a worldwide federation of young leaders and entrepreneurs with nearly a quarter of a million members and millions of alumni. ... The United States Junior Chamber (JCs, or more commonly Jaycees) is a leadership training and civic organization for people between the ages of 18 and 40. ... Kiwanis International is a service organization whose mission is Serving the Children of the World. The organization was founded on January 21, 1915 in Detroit, Michigan by Joseph C. Prance (a tailor) and Allen S. Browne (a professional event organizer). ... Circle K International (CKI) is an international collegiate service organization associated with Kiwanis International. ... Key Club International is the oldest and largest[3] service program for high school students. ... Kiwanis International is a service organization whose mission is Serving the Children of the World. The organization was founded on January 21, 1915 in Detroit, Michigan by Joseph C. Prance (a tailor) and Allen S. Browne (a professional event organizer). ... Kiwanis International is a service organization whose mission is Serving the Children of the World. The organization was founded on January 21, 1915 in Detroit, Michigan by Joseph C. Prance (a tailor) and Allen S. Browne (a professional event organizer). ... Kiwanis International is a service organization whose mission is Serving the Children of the World. The organization was founded on January 21, 1915 in Detroit, Michigan by Joseph C. Prance (a tailor) and Allen S. Browne (a professional event organizer). ... Knights of Columbus emblem The Knights of Columbus is the worlds largest Roman Catholic fraternal service organization. ... Columbian Squires logo The Columbian Squires is an international youth fraternity run by the Knights of Columbus for Catholic boys between the ages of 10 and 18. ... The Knights of Pythias is a fraternal organization founded at Washington, DC on 19 February 1864. ... Lions Clubs International logo Lions Clubs International is the worlds largest service club organization with 45,000 clubs and nearly 1. ... Cross of the Militia Templi His Eminence Cardinal Antonio Innocenti during the Confirmation in the old rite in the Magistral Church. ... Optimist International is a service club whose slogan is Bringing out the best in kids. ... Orange parade in Glasgow (1 June 2003) The Orange Institution, more commonly known as the Orange Order, is a Protestant fraternal organisation based predominantly in Northern Ireland and Scotland with lodges throughout the Commonwealth and in Canada and the United States. ... The Order of the Golden Militia / Order of the Golder Spur is a Papal order of knighthood conferred upon those who have rendered distinguished service in propagating the Catholic Faith, or who have contributed to the glory of the Church, either by feat of arms, writings, or other illustrious acts. ... The Order of Pius IX is a Papal order of knighthood founded on 17 June 1847 by Pope Pius IX. It comprises four classes: Knights of the Great Ribbon who wear a wide dark blue silk ribbon bordered with red which extends saltire-wise from the left shoulder to the... Insignia of the Pontifical Equestrian Order of St. ... This article is about the international organization incorporated in California. ... Phi Delta Theta (ΦΔΘ) is an international fraternity founded in 1848 at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. ... Red Cross redirects here. ... The Rosicrucian Fellowship Emblem The Rosicrucian Fellowship - An International Association of Christian Mystics - was founded in 1909/11 by Max Heindel as herald of the Aquarian Age and with the aim of promulgating the Rosicrucian teachings of the Mystery School of the West, the invisible Rosicrucian Order (which, according to... Rotary International is an organization of service clubs known as Rotary Clubs located all over the world. ... http://www. ... Ruritan National is a service club located in small towns and rural areas in the United States. ... The Samaritans redirects here. ... Sertoma International is an international organization of service clubs. ... Founded in 1921, Soroptimist (best for women) is an international volunteer organization for business and professional women who work to improve the lives of women and girls, in local communities and throughout the world. ... This article is about the order after its revival in the 19th century. ... Woodmen of the World is a fraternal organization in the United States. ... Zonta International is an international service organization founded in Buffalo, New York in 1919 with the mission of advancing the status of women. ... The Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes is a social and benevolent organisation whose aims are to aid members in need and the widows and orphans of deceased members, to support external charitable and philanthropic groups at national and local levels and to encourage communication, support and well-being amongst its...

Australia

• Apex

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Canada

• AKO Fraternity
• Canadian Fraternal Association
• Canadian Order for Home Circles
• Fraternal Order of Eagles
• Kin Canada
• Knights of Pythias

The AKO Fraternity Alpha Kai Omega, or the AKO Fraternity, was formed in 1929 by seven students from the Walkerville-Windsor Technical School in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. ... Fraternal Forestry is a term for a movement of fraternal organizations (or friendly societies) marked by a confusing history of merger, separation and charitable activity throughout Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom. ... Fraternal Order of Eagles International is a fraternal organization that was founded on February 6, 1898, in Seattle, Washington by a group of six theater owners including John Cort (the first president), brothers John W. and Tim J. Considine, Harry Leavitt, Mose Goldsmith and Arthur Williams. ... Kin Canada (formerly the Kinsmen and Kinette Clubs of Canada) is a Canadian non-profit service organization that promotes service, fellowship, positive values, and national pride. ... The Knights of Pythias is a fraternal organization founded at Washington, DC on 19 February 1864. ...

South Africa

• Afrikaner Broederbond

The Afrikanerbond or, formerly, the Afrikaner Broederbond, is an organisation which promotes the interests of the Afrikaners. ...

European Union

• Oddfellows
• Orange Order
• Order of Scottish Clans
• Order Tutor

• Grand Order of Water Rats

The Oddfellows refers to a number of friendly societies operating in the United Kingdom. ... Orange parade in Glasgow (1 June 2003) The Orange Institution, more commonly known as the Orange Order, is a Protestant fraternal organisation based predominantly in Northern Ireland and Scotland with lodges throughout the Commonwealth and in Canada and the United States. ... The Order of Scottish Clans was fraternal and benevolent society founded in St. ... Order Tutor is a fraternal organization (lodge) based in Aarhus, Denmark. ... The Grand Order of Water Rats is a United Kingdom entertainment industry charity. ...

United States

• AAMASU
• Afro-American Sons and Daughters
• Aid Association of Lutherans
• Alpha Phi Omega
• Aura's House
• Chautauqua Institute
• Fraternal Order of Eagles
• Fraternal Order of Moai
• Fraternal Order Orioles
• Gamma Phi Beta
• Gamma Sigma Sigma
• Improved Order of Red Men
• Knights of Columbus
• Knights of Peter Claver
• Knights of Pythias
• Knights of the Golden Eagle
• Knights of the Maccabees
• Loyal Order of Moose
• MEANA (Malayalee Engineers Association in North America)
• National Haymakers Association
• Native Sons of the Golden West
• Omega Phi Alpha
• Order of Heptasophs
• Improved Order of Heptasophs
• Order of Patrons of Husbandry (The Grange)
• Order of the Arrow (BSA)
• Order of Scottish Clans
• Order Sons of Italy in America
• Sons of Norway
• Sons of Confederate Veterans
• Sons of the American Revolution
• Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War
• Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
• Unico National
• United States Power Squadrons
• Woodmen of the World

The Afro-American Sons and Daughters was a fraternal organization in Mississippi and one of the leading black voluntary associations in the state. ... The Aid Association of Lutherans was founded in 1902 in Wisconsin as a benefit society aimed at providing low_cost life insurance to its members and supporting Lutheran communities in America. ... Alpha Phi Omega (commonly known as APO, but also ΑΦΩ, A-Phi-O, and A-Phi-Q) is a co-ed service fraternity organized to provide community service, leadership development, [1] and social opportunities to college students. ... Auras House provides funding for small-scale projects for children around the world, involving the provision of schooling, housing, clean water, and household items. ... The Chautauqua Institution is a non-profit adult education center and summer resort in Chautauqua, New York. ... Fraternal Order of Eagles International is a fraternal organization that was founded on February 6, 1898, in Seattle, Washington by a group of six theater owners including John Cort (the first president), brothers John W. and Tim J. Considine, Harry Leavitt, Mose Goldsmith and Arthur Williams. ... Fraternal Order Orioles is a social and charitable organization that was founded in August 1910. ... The tone or style of this article or section may not be appropriate for Wikipedia. ... Gamma Sigma Sigma (ΓΣΣ) is a national service sorority founded in October of 1952 at Beekman Tower in New York City. ... The Improved Order of Red Men is a Fraternal Organization established in the Baltimore, Maryland in 1834. ... Knights of Columbus emblem The Knights of Columbus is the worlds largest Roman Catholic fraternal service organization. ... The Knights of Peter Claver is a Catholic lay, fraternal organization made up primarily of black Catholics. ... The Knights of Pythias is a fraternal organization founded at Washington, DC on 19 February 1864. ... The Knights of the Golden Eagle is a Fraternal organization founded in 1873. ... The Knights of the Maccabees was a fraternal organization formed in 1878 in London, Ontario. ... Moose International is a fraternal organization comprised of Loyal Order of the Moose for men and Women of the Moose for women. ... You are not to act as mere drivers, but as advisors; you are servants, not masters[1] The National Haymakers Association was a side degree[2] of the Improved Order of Red Men, similar perhaps to the Shriners within Freemasonry. ... The Native Sons of the Golden West is a charitable and fraternal organization founded in 1875 to promote the history and lore of the early days of the state of California. ... Omega Phi Alpha (OPA, O-Phi-A, or ΩΦΑ) is an American national service sorority. ... The Order of Heptasophs is a Fraternal Organization established in the New Orleans, Louisiana in April 1852. ... The Improved Order of Heptasophs is a Fraternal Organization established in 1878 when its founding members split from the Order of Heptasophs in a dispute over offering mutual aid to its membership. ... Grange Hall in Maine, circa 1910 The Grange in the United States, officially called the Order of the Patrons of Husbandry, is a fraternal organization for American farmers that encouraged farm families to band together for their common economic and political good. ... The Order of the Arrow (OA) is the national honor society of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). ... For the Boy Scouting program within the BSA, see Boy Scouting (Boy Scouts of America). ... The Order of Scottish Clans was fraternal and benevolent society founded in St. ... It has been suggested that Order of the Sons of Italy be merged into this article or section. ... Sons of Norway is a fraternal organization representing people of Norwegian heritage in the United States. ... Sons of Confederate Veterans logo Sons of Confederate Veterans (SCV) is an organization of male descendants of soldiers who served the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War. ... The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) is a fraternal organization dedicated to historic preservation, education and patriotic endeavor. ... Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW) is the legal successor to the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR). ... The entrance sign in Appleton shows the corporate logo Corporate Center in Minneapolis Operations Center in Appleton Appleton entrance Thrivent Financial for Lutherans (first word pronounced THRIVE-int IPA pronunciation: ) is a Fortune 500 financial services organization with dual corporate headquarters based in Minneapolis, Minnesota and Appleton, Wisconsin. ... Unico National is a service organization of Italian-Americans established in Waterbury, CT in 1922 to engage in charitable works, support higher education, and perform patriotic deeds. At that time, the trial of anarchists Sacco and Vanzetti was in the news, and many stories fostered a belief that Italian-Americans... The United States Power Squadrons (or USPS) is a non-profit educational organization, founded in 1914, whose mission is to improve maritime safety and enjoyability through classes in seamanship, navigation, and other related subjects. ... Woodmen of the World is a fraternal organization in the United States. ...

Middle East

Philippines

• Alpha Kappa Rho
• Tau Gamma Phi
• Tau Gamma Sigma
• Alpha Phi Omega
• Scintilla Juris Fraternity
• Artists' Circle
• Phi Beta Epsilon (Philippines)
• Priory of Montessoria of YHVH
• Upsilon Phi Sigma
• Gamma Phi Omicron

Alpha Kappa Rho (also known as AKRHO, AKP, and SKEPTRON) is a fraternity/sorority which exists to create a bridge between all men and women who are committed to seek the social advancement of under-represented populations. ... Tau Gamma Phi also known as the Triskelions Grand Fraternity, is a fraternity founded at the University of the Philippines, Diliman on October 4, 1968. ... Alpha Phi Omega (commonly known as APO, but also ΑΦΩ, A-Phi-O, and A-Phi-Q) is a co-ed service fraternity organized to provide community service, leadership development, [1] and social opportunities to college students. ... The Artists Circle, is a fraternity based in the University of the Philippines which maintains a long history of service and association with its College of Fine Arts. ... Phi Beta Epsilon traces their humble beginnings on 28 September 1947 at Central Philippines University (CPU) where mathematician Dean Juan Sornito and Engineer Celestino Javier joined forces in forming the fellowship and called it the Phi Beta Epsilon Fraternity (Fellowship of Brother Engineers). ... There are very few or no other articles that link to this one. ...

External links

• Survey of Secret Societies and Museum of Fraternal Lithographs Survey of history and ritual covering diverse organizations including Freemasonry, and groups that have imitated Masonry such as the Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias, Improved Order of Red Men, Knights of the Golden Eagle, Knights of the Maccabees, B'nai B'rith, Orange Order, Royal Black Preceptory, Hibernians, Greek Letter Fraternities, etc. and so-called magical fraternities such as the Ordo Templi Orientis and Aurum Solis.
• Complete listing of all secret society, fraternal organizations and fraternal orders with abbreviations, with slogans and mottoes
• The Web of Hiram A Site dealing with Freemasonry at Bradford University.
• World Orders of Knighthood and Merit
• Catholic Encyclopedia entry for Military Orders