1999 ROYAL ORDER OF JESTERS ROJ Lapel Pin SHRINERS Masonic FREEMASONRY Masons

Description

Rare 1999 pinback.
Shriner's Royal Order of Jester's
Masons
Rare, good condition
See pictures for description.
1999
Director
Tom Vann, court 89
Tampa, FL
ROYAL ORDER OF JESTERS LAPEL PIN
Nice lapel pin from the Royal Order of Jesters, "ROJ 93"
Approx 7/8"
ROYAL ORDER of Jester's nice lapel pin from the Royal Order of Jesters, "ROJ 93"
The Royal Order of Jesters is a male fraternal organization, allowing only Shriners in good standing to join. Admission is by invitation only.
Formation[edit]
The original meeting resulting in the formation was held on February 20, 1911, by Shriners in the Captain’s office of the S.S. Wilhelmina on a pilgrimage to Aloha Temple, Hawaii. Noble A.M. Ellison of San Francisco, California, was responsible and the original cast included a Director and thirteen members. It was organized June 25, 1917, at an informal meeting.[1]
About the organization[edit]
"Whereas most Masonic bodies are dedicated to charity, The Royal Order of Jesters is a fun "degree," with absolutely no serious intent. The motto, "Mirth is King,” is sufficient to give voice to the purpose of the organization. The Royal Order of Jesters feel that there are times, after our hard work and dedication to family and mankind, when everyone should remember to laugh and appreciate the good work one has done."[1] The icon of the Order is theBilliken.[2]
The order is very anti-publicity. For example, a website made by one of its members was removed after intervention of the National Court of the Order. The primary reason behind this was the desire of the Board to minimize the public exposure or public access to Jester information.[3]
Membership[edit]
Local "courts" are limited to thirteen initiates yearly and membership is by invitation only. In fact, asking to join will almost certainly result in the individual never being accepted.
Museum[edit]
The Royal Order of Jesters owns a museum in Indiana. On display are items relating to the Order and some items related to William Shakespeare and other historical people who focused on humor in their works.