High Twelve International
Kansas High Twelve Clubs
WHAT IS HIGH TWELVE?
High Twelve was founded by E. C. Wolcott in Sioux City, Iowa on May 17, 1921.
High Twelve is an association of Master Masons who desire an hour of Masonic fellowship independent of the formal ritual of Lodge but dictated to service to the fraternity.
HIGH TWELVE -- A CALL FROM LABOR TO REFRESHMENT
BASIC PRINCIPLES AND AIMS OF HIGH TWELVE
- Practicing the great lessons and truths of Freemasonry without trespassing on the principles and prerogatives of the Fraternity including perpetual encouragement to attend and participate in Blue Lodge activities.
- Unification of Master Masons in an association where fellowship develops into lasting friendships.
- Encouragement and support of the Public School System. Participation in constructive community activities.
- Preserve the principles of government, based on the rights of the individual.
ORGANIZATION AND STRUCTURE 25,000 MASTER MASONS
There are over 300 active High Twelve Clubs in the United States, Canada and Foreign Countries. Those in the United States arc chartered in States where the Grand Jurisdictions permit such appendant organizations.
The local Club is the foundation upon which the State and International organization is dependent.
STATE ASSOCIATIONS
State Associations of High Twelve Clubs are composed of representatives from every chartered High Twelve Club within their jurisdiction. These have from 5 to over 80 clubs within a jurisdiction. Every club is affiliated with a state association.
INTERNATIONAL OFFICE IN ST. LOUIS
High Twelve International spearheads the entire organization with an administrative office located at 3663 Liedell Boulevard. Suite 260, St. Louis, Missouri 63108.
Each officer is assigned a zone which consists of one or more states.
INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS
The Wolcott Foundation, Inc. provides scholarships at the Graduate Level in the fields of Government Service at the George Washington University, Washington, D.C. This project is supported by dues, gifts, memorials, and bequests.
High Twelve is one of the largest sponsors of DeMolay to Leadership Training Conferences.
INTERNATIONAL GOVERNING BOARD
An International Governing Board is the final authority through which their actions are channeled and decisions reached. The Governing Board is composed of the elected officers and the State Association Presidents. An annual International Convention is held to provide the attending members with a first hand report of the activities and accomplishments and progress of the local Clubs, the State Associations and the International.
YOUTH AND HIGH TWELVE
High Twelve supports and assists the youth of the community, which often includes sponsorship, with particular emphasis on - DeMolay, Rainbow for Girls, Job's Daughters, and other recognized Youth Groups.
IN SERVICE TO FREEMASONRY
High Twelve affords valuable assistance to the Blue Lodges in whatever manner is judged most needed. High Twelve is MASONRY IN ACTION in the community where each Club holds its meetings and in the State where the several Clubs are banded together in common purpose. High Twelvians adhere strictly to Masonic Law of that Jurisdiction.
AN INVITATION TO YOU
An open invitation is extended to all Master
Masons to visit a High Twelve Club, whether he is a local Masonic Brother
or a Sojourner.
