Kismet Temple was chartered in Brooklyn, NY, as the 37th Shriners temple in 1888. Over 130 years later, Kismet Shriners moved around from place to place until they finally settled down at its current location in Massapequa. Kismet currently has over 350 members and growing. They take their obligation very seriously and, as Shriners, pledge to integrity, virtue, nobility of character, and to support the world’s greatest philanthropy (Shriners Hospitals for Children). Their members spread awareness of the Hospitals and their varied specialty services, which treat all children, regardless of their ability to pay. They have a very devoted and active “Roadrunner” club. These Nobles drive many patients and their families to and from the Hospitals as needed. They also have an operational unit of “Kismet Clowns.” If you are lucky enough to see them perform, you will see how much joy they spread.

There is always something fun and exciting happening at Kismet Shrine. They just had their annual “Fezzing Ceremonial,” open to friends and families. They had just welcomed six new Nobles into the Shrine at that ceremonial. We, as Freemasons, love to call the Shrine “the fun arm of Masonry.” This is why Kismet usually couples their ceremonials along with holidays. They just combined Cinco De Mayo with their initiation to add to the fun, and all had a great time. Kismet Shrine holds fundraising functions and events throughout the year, so please visit KismetShriners.org.

A big thank you to Bro. Miles Maier, Oriental Guide, for all his help and hard work in our great fraternity!

And if you have a story about a Shriner or how the Shrine impacted your life, please send it to me. I would love to help spread your story as well.